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Schoolhouse Single Vineyard Coonawarra Shiraz 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Still fresh and very drinkable with bright plush red berry fruits, hints of violets and chocolaty oak.

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The Inventor Coonawarra Shiraz 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Deep crimson wine with attractive chocolaty aromas laced with berries and licorice and has a powerful tannin structure to the palate with peppery black fruit flavours.

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Schoolhouse Headmaster Coonawarra Shiraz 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Intensely red licorice/raspberry-like nose and very pleasant peppery fruit flavours on the bright and lively palate.

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Schoolhouse Single Vineyard Coonawarra Shiraz 2018

Posted: December 2, 2021

Dark lifted cherry fruit with a medicinal edge and soft mocha oak characters.

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Reschke R-Series Limestone Coast Shiraz 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Pungent jubey blackberry bouquet with savoury elements and straightforward boysenberry flavours with licorice nuances.

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Reschke Bull Trader Coonawarra Shiraz 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Bright tight and nicely focused wine. Lovely, lifted fruit/oak aromas and flavours.

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Taylors Wines Reserve Parcel Limestone Coast Clare Valley Shiraz 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Excellent aromatic combination of oak and plum-like fruit. The-full bodied palate is rich with ripe dark fruit flavours and has powerful balancing tannins.

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Majella Coonawarra Shiraz 2016

Posted: December 2, 2021

A dense crimson wine that, according to one judge, “Shows maturity and wisdom!” Has rich ripe dark fruit characters, lots of oak and velvety tannins.

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Mt. Monster Limestone Coast Shiraz 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Nice cool climate style with spicy boysenberry bouquet showing leathery undertones and plush dark fruit flavours with lovely spiciness and fine but grippy tannins.

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Jip Jip Rocks Padthaway Shiraz 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Slightly mature peppery blackberry fragrances. Powerful sweet ripe fruit flavours with a strong tannin structure to the palate.

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Morambro Creek Padthaway Shiraz 2018

Posted: December 2, 2021

An elegant style with slightly maturing fruit, some spiciness and velvety soft tannins.

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Farmers Leap The Brave Padthaway Shiraz 2018

Posted: December 2, 2021

A big, mature and full flavoured shiraz with a cola edge to the fruit and strong oak.

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Farmers Leap Padthaway Shiraz 2018

Posted: December 2, 2021

Powerful oak characters sitting on top of some pretty varietal fruit with coffee/mocha elements.

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Penley Estate Hyland Coonawarra Shiraz 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Powerful pungent dark fruit characters, obvious oak and greenish tannins.

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Olivia Coonawarra Shiraz 2016

Posted: December 2, 2021

Treacle-like characters to the nose with cola notes and a fresh and energetic palate, rich with licorice and jubey fruit flavours.

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Andrew Peace Wines Masterpeace Victoria Shiraz 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

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Salena Estate Organic (ACO) Riverland Shiraz 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

A fragrant black cherry bouquet with a very sound soft plum and red berry palate.

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Bellevue Estate McLaren Vale Shiraz 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Inky-like ripe complexity of black fruits and fresh oak nicely balanced by the silky tannins.

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Sandalford Prendiville Reserve Margaret River Shiraz 2018

Posted: December 2, 2021

Subtle fruit/oak aromas with sweet vanillin oak tending to override the fruit flavours.

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Z Wine Julius Barossa Valley Shiraz 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Sweet oak and raisined-like fruit aromas with perfumed notes. The full-bodied palate is rich with flavour.

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Z Wine Rustica Reserve Barossa Valley Shiraz 2018

Posted: December 2, 2021

Ripe stewed fruit characters nicely integrated with an intensity of sweet oak.

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Z Wine Rustica Barossa Valley Shiraz 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Upfront oak dominates the rich plum fruit with subtle vanillin oak and ripe tannins.

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Barossa Valley Wine Company Stockyard Barossa Valley Shiraz 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Nicely matured wine with lovely ripe fruit, lifted oak and grainy tannins.

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Forester Estate Home Block Margaret River Shiraz 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Cool climate Rhone-like style with fragrant red cherry fruit, subtle use of cedary oak and long silky tannins. “Looks better after each mouthful!” said one judge.

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Salena Estate Organic (ACO) Riverland Shiraz 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

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Haycutters McLaren Vale Shiraz 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Intense purple wine with ripe fleshy plum fruit showing subtle mint influence.

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Inner City Winemakers Smoking Gum Hilltops Shiraz 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Sweet punchy oak nose with a dark fruit lift and super powerful oak/fruit flavours.

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Buller Wines The 1928 Block Rutherglen Shiraz 2018

Posted: December 2, 2021

Rich ripe ageing style with leathery spicy notes and velvety smooth tannins.

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Fifth Estate Wines Michele’s Vine Geographe Shiraz 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Seamless integration between red berry fruit, spicy/cedary oak and fine tannins.

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Beklyn Single Vineyard Currency Creek Shiraz 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Silky smooth wine rich with fleshy plum fruit and lifted by chocolaty oak.

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Gralyn Estate Reserve Margaret River Shiraz 2017

Posted: December 2, 2021

Bright purple savoury/meaty oak driven style with tight tannin structure.

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Allegiance Wines The Artisan Aged Release McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016

Posted: December 2, 2021

Developing savoury shiraz with cola-like notes to the nose and sweet berry/nutty oak flavours.

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Mr Riggs Burnt Block McLaren Vale Shiraz 2018

Posted: December 2, 2021

A well made and stylish wine with a dark berry nose showing subtle leathery aged notes and a big generous sweet and fleshy fruit palate.

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Nietschke Julius Barossa Valley Shiraz 2018

Posted: December 2, 2021

Dark sweet plum fruit with meaty notes, subtle oak and silky-smooth tannins.

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Shanahans Silence Is Golden Barossa Valley Shiraz 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Rich plum-like varietal fruit nicely complemented by a subtle use of oak.

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Reillys Clare Valley Shiraz 2018

Posted: December 2, 2021

Blackberries and plums here carried by plenty of sweet chocolaty oak characters.

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Reillys RCV ‘Epitaph’ Clare Valley Shiraz 2016

Posted: December 2, 2021

Powerful rich sweet dark plum fruit, plenty of oak and good tannin structure. Years ahead of it!

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Reillys RCV ‘Pressings’ Clare Valley Shiraz 2016

Posted: December 2, 2021

Obvious concentration of smart varietal fruit with lashings of oak. Tannins are a highlight here; they are silky and there are lots of them! 5+

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Reillys Dry Land Clare Valley Shiraz 2017

Posted: December 2, 2021

Rich fig-like bouquet and generous varietal fruit flavours seamlessly layered with spicy oak.

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Gumpara Wines The Bake House Barossa Valley Shiraz 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Deep purple wine with lots of perfumed oak and lifted sweet blackberry fruit.

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Gumpara Wines Mader Reserve Barossa Valley Shiraz 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Rich meaty aromatics and a nice solid core of sweet rich fruit flavours.

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Gumpara Wines Victor’s Old Vine Barossa Valley Shiraz 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Big old school style with sweet ripe fruit, subtle oak and mouth puckering tannins.

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Tellurian Redline Heathcote Shiraz 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Silky smooth wine with great depth and intensity of rich fruit with chocolaty notes.

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Tellurian Pastiche Heathcote Shiraz 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Chunky style with an intense core of simple lifted dark fruits and soft tannins.

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Hereford Heathcote Shiraz 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Full flavoursome chocolaty style with hint of mint and gentle tannins.

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The Pawn Wine Co. Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Mocha/chocolate bouquet and a peppery blackberry palate with a racy acid finish.

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Sidewood Mappinga Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Blackberry/mocha nose with a peppery lift and sweet fruit tannins across the palate.

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Totino Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2018

Posted: December 2, 2021

A big hit of spicy black fruit on the nose with a dash of pepper and lovely warm ripe red/black fruit flavours.

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K1 Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2018

Posted: December 2, 2021

Serious quality oak on the nose matched with pristine fruit that continues on to the palate. Lingering finish.

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K1 Middle Hill Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2018

Posted: December 2, 2021

Spicy black fruit aromas with a minty lift and similar characters echoed on the palate.

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