Tahbilk Pogue Vineyard (ACO) Central Victoria Rosé 2021
Posted: July 21, 2022
Beautiful, sweet strawberry and cream style with unexpected savouriness.
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Tahbilk Pogue Vineyard (ACO) Central Victoria Chardonnay 2021
Posted: July 21, 2022
Elegant citrus/peach bouquet and well constructed flavoursome palate.
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Hunter’s Marlborough Pinot Noir 2021
Posted: July 21, 2022
Still very youthful, this graceful red was grown mostly in the Southern Valleys, hand-picked and matured for a year in French oak barrels. Deep, bright ruby, it is mouthfilling, sweet-fruited and savoury, with strong, vibrant cherry, plum and spice flavours,…
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Rockburn Central Otago Pinot Noir 2021
Posted: July 21, 2022
This very refined, savoury red was estate-grown, principally at Parkburn, in the Cromwell Basin (85%), but also at Gibbston (15%). Matured for 10 months in French oak casks (33% new), it is a bright ruby, highly approachable wine, with deep,…
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Sileni Cellar Selection Hawke’s Bay Rosé 2021
Posted: July 21, 2022
Instantly attractive, this bright pink, freshly scented wine has red berry, plum and strawberry flavours, showing very good delicacy and vibrancy, finely balanced acidity and a basically dry, smooth finish. $17
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Palliser Estate Martinborough Rosé 2021
Posted: July 21, 2022
This classy, pinot noir-based rosé was made with some use of barrel fermentation. Bright pink, it is attractively scented, with strong, lively peach, spice and watermelon flavours, a hint of apricot, and a sliver of sweetness, balanced by fresh acidity….
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McArthur Ridge Lilico Alexandra Central Otago Pinot Noir Rosé 2021
Posted: July 21, 2022
Attractively scented, this bright pink rosé was made from pinot noir, hand-picked at altitude in Alexandra. Mouthfilling, it has strong, vibrant flavours of strawberries, peaches and spices, a vague hint of sweetness and a fresh, crisp, lengthy finish. Full of…
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Rockburn Central Otago Pinot Gris 2021
Posted: July 21, 2022
Enjoyable young, this partly barrel-fermented wine was estate-grown in Gibbston. Bright, light lemon/green, it is medium-bodied, with strong, vibrant, peachy flavours, gentle sweetness, fresh acidity, and an invitingly scented bouquet. $27 (A, UK, US)
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Butterworth Te Muna Martinborough Dry Riesling 2021
Posted: July 21, 2022
This vigorous, very youthful wine was estate-grown and hand-picked. Bright, light lemon/green, it is light-bodied, with fresh, citrusy, slightly appley flavours, showing excellent delicacy and intensity, a sliver of sweetness balanced by mouth-watering acidity, and a finely balanced, lingering finish….
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Wild Earth Central Otago Chardonnay 2021
Posted: July 21, 2022
This distinctly cool-climate, very ageworthy chardonnay was grown at Pisa and Bendigo, and fermented and matured for 10 months in French oak barriques (10% new). Bright, light yellow/green, it is fragrant and savoury, with youthful, citrusy, peachy flavours, firm acid…
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Palliser Estate The Luminary Martinborough Sauvignon Blanc 2021
Posted: July 21, 2022
Forward in its appeal, this is a strongly varietal wine with fresh, green-edged aromas. Lively, it has passionfruit and green capsicum flavours, showing good depth, and a smooth finish. $19 (A)
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See Saw Organic Orange Shiraz 2021
Posted: July 21, 2022
Delicate peppery raspberry aromas and acid driven palate. Good fruit expression.
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See Saw Organic Orange Pinot Noir 2021
Posted: July 21, 2022
A purity of pinot fruit fragrances, all strawberries and forest floor with a beautifully integrated, feather light, palate.
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Ems Table Organic (SXC) Clare Valley Riesling 2021
Posted: July 21, 2022
Classic riesling. Light citrus lift to the nose and leafy lime flavours.
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Ems Table Organic Preservative Free (SXC) Clare Valley Shiraz 2021
Posted: July 21, 2022
Nose opens up to bold mulberry fruit with a high acid palate bright with crunchy fruit flavours.
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Lark Hill Vineyard (NASAA) Canberra District Riesling 2021
Posted: July 21, 2022
Steely lemon lift to the delicate nose with an elegant citrus fruit palate. Very moreish!
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Zonte’s Footstep Madrugador (ACO) Fleurieu Tempranillo 2021
Posted: July 21, 2022
Bright intensity of berry fruit fragrances and lovely dark fruit palate.
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Zonte’s Footstep Nature’s Crux (ACO) Fleurieu Shiraz 2021
Posted: July 21, 2022
Peppery berry fruit aromas and spicy red fruit flavours with upfront tannins.
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Zonte’s Footstep Lady of the Lake (ACO) Fleurieu Viognier 2021
Posted: July 21, 2022
Beautiful candied apricot lift to the nose and lightly perfumed flavours on a textured palate.
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Krinklewood (ACO) Broke Fordwich Chardonnay 2021
Posted: July 21, 2022
Nose is bright, fresh and peachy with a crisp acid driven palate.
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Krinklewood (ACO) Broke Fordwich Verdelho 2021
Posted: July 21, 2022
Light honey and citrus fragrances with fresh steely green apple characters on the palate. $32
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Krinklewood Basket Press (ACO) Broke Fordwich Chardonnay 2021
Posted: July 21, 2022
Beautifully rich wine with a decadent complexity and persistence of perfectly ripe fruit, subtle oak and attractive flintiness.
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Organic Hill Preservative Free (NASAA) Riverland Montepulciano 2021
Posted: July 21, 2022
A variety all about colour and fruit. Dark purple hues, perfumed fruit nose and intense fruit flavours with a grippy edge.
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Organic Hill Founders (NASAA) McLaren Vale Grenache 2021
Posted: July 21, 2022
A big, perfumed berry driven style. Very rich and very moreish!
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Organic Hill Preservative Free (NASAA) Riverland Sparkling Blanc de Blanc 2021
Posted: July 21, 2022
A soft creamy style with lemon curd–like characters and good bead. Great quaffer.
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Organic Hill Founders Single Vineyard (NASAA) McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Posted: July 21, 2022
Dusty nose with purple fruit underneath and generous fruit flavours with supporting oak.
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Rosily Vineyard Reserve (ACO) Margaret River Chardonnay 2021
Posted: July 21, 2022
A serious bright golden wine –rich and buttery in style with dense but delicate honeyed fruit expression and great use of oak.
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Rosily Vineyard (ACO) Margaret River Chardonnay 2021
Posted: July 21, 2022
Lemon meringue-like bouquet and a rich lifted sound fruit palate with obvious oak.
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Gemtree Luna de Fresa McLaren Vale Rosé 2021
Posted: July 21, 2022
Fresh, light and delicate. “Has a Mediterranean feel – reminds me of Greece!”
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Gemtree Luna Crescente McLaren Vale Fiano 2021
Posted: July 21, 2022
Aromas of citrus with rose nuances. True varietal palate of sweet white fruit.
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Gemtree Small Batch SBO McLaren Vale Grenache 2021
Posted: July 21, 2022
Lighter style with delicate confectionery fruit nose and luscious palate.
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Gemtree Small Batch SBE McLaren Vale Grenache 2021
Posted: July 21, 2022
Bright perfumed cherry bouquet and candied raspberry flavours. Good commercial style.
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919 Reserve TNT (SXC) Riverland Touriga Nacional Tempranillo 2021
Posted: July 21, 2022
Flower-shop of a nose – very aromatic with a vibrant blend of juicy fruit flavours. High acid.
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Horner Wines Family Reserve (ACO) Cowra Shiraz 2021
Posted: July 21, 2022
Lifted perfumed red berry nose; simple well balanced varietal palate.
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Horner Wines ASH (ACO) Central Ranges Rosé 2021
Posted: July 21, 2022
Well put together sweeter style with slight earthy/barnyard notes.
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Horner Wines Mrs H (ACO) Central Ranges Sparkling Rosé 2021
Posted: July 21, 2022
Light lifted perfumed berry bouquet and a sweet fruit driven palate. “Fun wine!”
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Horner Wines ASH (ACO) Central Ranges Verdelho 2021
Posted: July 21, 2022
A nose of white flowers and cut grass with generous juicy flavours.
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Horner Wines ASH (ACO) Central Ranges Picpoul Blanc 2021
Posted: July 21, 2022
Sweet floral fragrances and full flavoured ripe apple palate with nice grippy phenolics.
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Horner Wines Family Reserve (ACO) Central Ranges Picpoul Blanc 2021
Posted: July 21, 2022
Crisp austere style with beautiful texture and light tropical notes. Great with seafood.
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Elephant In The Room (ACO) Wrattonbully Shiraz 2021
Posted: July 21, 2022
Rich full flavoured upfront style with deep inky red fruits, spices, oaky notes and lots of acid.
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Little Giant Free (ACO) McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Posted: July 21, 2022
A big tannic wine bright purple in colour with lovely perfumed varietal fruit and crisp lively acid. “Refreshingly easy to drink.”
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Little Giant Free (ACO) McLaren Vale Shiraz 2021
Posted: July 21, 2022
Rich, inky, full-bodied shiraz with delicate red fruit aromas and subtle varietal flavours.
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Little Giant Free (ACO) McLaren Vale Grenache 2021
Posted: July 21, 2022
Sweet raspberry nose with a zephyr of lavender and firm fruit driven palate.
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Of Light & Shadow Yarra Valley Rosé 2021
Posted: July 21, 2022
Fragrances of spicy red fruits and rose petals with a lovely long lingering savoury fruit palate.
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Rutherglen Estate Rutherglen Pinot Grigio 2021
Posted: July 21, 2022
Light floral pear/apple fragrances and crisply textured, well-balanced, palate.
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Rutherglen Estate Burgoyne’s Block Rutherglen Mourvedre Shiraz Grenache 2021
Posted: July 21, 2022
A well-made commercial style that’s supple and ripe and nicely balanced with good savoury length.
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Rutherglen Estate Rutherglen Sangiovese 2021
Posted: July 21, 2022
An elegant wine with delicate spicy peppery red berry fruit and grainy tannins.
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Rutherglen Estate Rutherglen Tempranillo 2021
Posted: July 21, 2022
An intensely purple dry tannic wine with sweet berry fruits and a touch of spice.
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