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Morris of Rutherglen Mia Pale Flor Rutherglen Apera NV

Posted: October 4, 2018

Appealing flor characters obvious on the nose with intense and vibrant sherry flavours showing some interesting orange peel-like characters and a nice crisp finish.

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Morris of Rutherglen Rutherglen Sparkling Shiraz Durif NV

Posted: October 4, 2018

Delightful savoury aromatics with a palate that is an integrated medley of soft fruit, gentle tannins and excellent oak

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Brown Brothers King Valley Prosecco NV

Posted: October 4, 2018

A fine lifted bouquet of citrus and jasmine/floral nuances. Elegant apple pear palate with an impression of sweetness

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Gapsted Wines High Country King Valley Prosecco NV

Posted: October 4, 2018

Subtle toffee apple aromatics with a fuller flavoursome style of palate and nice toasty/yeasty elements.

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Dal Zotto Wines Pucino No 1 King Valley Prosecco NV

Posted: October 4, 2018

Pale straw wine with a very fine bead and delicate nuances of citrus blossom aromas. Vibrant lemon and apple-like flavours are balanced by good acidity. Very drinkable!

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Tomich Sparkling M Adelaide Hills Chardonnay Pinot Noir NV

Posted: October 4, 2018

Smells like a raspberry tart with strawberry nuances and has a subtle but complex palate with nice interplay of fruit, yeast and acid.

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Tomich Sparkling T Adelaide Hills Chardonnay NV

Posted: October 4, 2018

Slight meatiness on the nose with hints of pinot fruit. Very fresh estery musky flavours with candied fruit characters.

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Sidewood Adelaide Hills Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir NV

Posted: October 4, 2018

Nice complexity of strawberry fruit and biscuity yeasty aromas and flavours with a fresh core of lemon citrus and persistent acidity.

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Perelada Brut Reserva Spain Cava NV

Posted: October 4, 2018

Flinty toasty bouquet and firm phenolic grip to the citrus driven palate.

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Albrecht-Bleger Marie et Cecile Cremant de Alsace Brut Reserve Alsace France Cremant NV

Posted: October 4, 2018

Nice biscuity autolysis nuances to the nose and sweet/sour characters to the creamy palate with sharp acidity.

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Alexandre Bonnet Perle Rosee Champagne France Rosé Brut NV

Posted: October 4, 2018

Aromatic strawberry bouquet with subtle yeastiness. Soft generous fruit palate with biscuity notes and sweet dosage.

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Alexandre Bonnet Harmonie De Blancs Champagne France Brut NV

Posted: October 4, 2018

A gentle mix of yeast autolysis and subtle primary fruit fragrances on the nose. Good balance between the fruit flavours and creamy secondary characters.

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Alexandre Bonnet Champagne France Blanc de Noirs NV

Posted: October 4, 2018

Complex integration of red berry fruit aromas and brioche-like yeastiness with a leaner style of palate tasting of citrus.

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Alexandre Bonnet Grande Reserve Champagne France Brut NV

Posted: October 4, 2018

Complex creamy brioche, fruit and Macadamia-like fragrances. Good length of green apple and citrus flavours with sweeter dosage.

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Andreola Verv Extra Dry DOC Treviso Italy Prosecco NV

Posted: October 4, 2018

Excellent lifted citrus sorbet-like bouquet with a very fine bead and estery fruit flavours.

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Zonte’s Footstep Bolle Felici Fleurieu Peninsula Prosecco NV

Posted: October 4, 2018

Delicate floral bouquet with subtle peach aromas. Creamy in the mouth and tasting of limes.

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Babydoll Marlborough NZ Sparkling Blush NV

Posted: October 4, 2018

Pale salmon hues with estery floral fragrances and a generous sweet palate. Good commercial style.

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Trentham The Family Murray Darling Prosecco NV

Posted: October 4, 2018

Nice fine bead, dried fruit aromas and flavours of figs and quinces with soft acid balancing the residual sugar.

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Tamburlaine Organic Wines Jake Orange Sparkling Rosé NV

Posted: October 4, 2018

Soft fruity style with strawberry ice-cream-like characters on nose and the palate. Slight sweetness and grassy notes.

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Tamburlaine Organic Wines Au Naturel Premium Orange Cuvée NV

Posted: October 4, 2018

Appealing floral fragrances with nutty almost peanut butter-like characters on the palate.

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Saddler’s Creek Wines SA Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir NV

Posted: October 4, 2018

An upfront ripe melon nose and richer style of palate with a hint of toastiness.

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Singlefile Wines Great Southern Chardonnay Pinot Noir NV

Posted: October 4, 2018

Nose has a fruity lift and subtle background complexity with creamy autolysis driven flavour profile.

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Shingleback Black Bubbles McLaren Vale Sparkling Shiraz NV

Posted: October 4, 2018

Ripe plum pudding aromas with a drier style palate full of big black fruit flavours and tannins.

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Cassegrain Edition Noir NSW Sparkling Chambourcin NV

Posted: October 4, 2018

A complexity of aged spicy aromas with loads of secondary characters and fine tannins on the palate.

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Riversdale Estate Crux Coal River Valley Tasmania Chardonnay Pinot Noir Pinot Meunier NV

Posted: October 4, 2018

Toasty herbaceous bouquet and good length of sweet and sour-like characters on a fresh palate.

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Paracombe 2016 Release Adelaide Hills Sparkling Pinot Noir Chardonnay NV

Posted: October 4, 2018

Lovely red fruit and brioche aromas and creamy citrussy flavours with a hint of secondary complexity and nice linear acid structure.

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Jacob’s Creek Prosecco NV

Posted: October 4, 2018

Floral fragrances with a citrus influence and nice drier style of palate with fresh persistence of citrus flavours.

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Perrier Jouet Blason Champagne France Rosé NV

Posted: October 4, 2018

Pale copper hues with subtle restrained strawberry aromas, beautifully balanced, totally faultless and very creamy palate with quite delicate strawberry flavours.

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Perrier Jouet Champagne France Blanc de Blancs NV

Posted: October 4, 2018

Subtle developed aromas with primary fruit notes. Long, clean and fresh in the mouth with good dosage balance.

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Mumm Grand Cordon Champagne France Rosé NV

Posted: October 4, 2018

Restrained red berry bouquet with a background of yeasty complexity. The elegant palate offers a generous hit of tasty fresh cherry flavours. Lovely acid drive.

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Mumm Grand Cordon Champagne France Champagne NV

Posted: October 4, 2018

Lovely secondary toasty/biscuity characters here with citrus and sour cherry fruit underneath, good dosage and a fine bead.

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Osawa Wines Prestige Collection Methode Traditionelle Hawke’s Bay NZ Brut NV

Posted: October 4, 2018

Leesy cheesy edge to the lemon curd aromas with pure lemon driven flavours on the elegant palate.

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McLaren Vale III Associates Squid Ink Estate Grown McLaren Vale Sparkling Shiraz NV

Posted: October 4, 2018

A very pretty spicy Turkish Delight nose and lots of complexity to the well balanced, oak driven palate.

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Minuet By Majella Coonawarra Sparkling Riesling NV

Posted: October 4, 2018

An elegant nose with delicate citrussy fruits and attractive toasty yeasty complexity. Full flavoured creamy palate with pure citrussy varietal characters.

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Johanneshof Cellars Methode Traditionnelle Marlborough NZ Blanc de Blanc NV

Posted: October 4, 2018

Lots of leesy complexity on the nose and a very fresh acid driven palate with a lovely creamy mouthfeel.

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Champagne Ayala Champagne France Brut Majeur NV

Posted: October 4, 2018

Muted nose; some nutty ginger-like notes with a generous strawberry and cream palate.

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The Black Chook South Australia Sparkling Shiraz NV

Posted: October 4, 2018

Menthol, eucalyptus and spices lift off the pretty fruit nose with more of those characters on the palate.

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K1 by Geoff Hardy Adelaide Hills Sparkling Pinot Noir Chardonnay NV

Posted: October 4, 2018

The bouquet has an attractive mix of strawberry and yeast autolysis aromas. Fresh, clean fruity palate with subtle complexity.

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Fox Creek Vixen McLaren Vale Sparkling Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc NV

Posted: October 4, 2018

A rich lingering wine ripe with raspberry fruit characters and loads of vanillin oak.

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Finniss River Currency Creek Brut Cuvee NV

Posted: October 4, 2018

Candied citrus notes to the nose with a simple fresh palate with appley/sherbet flavours.

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Achille Princier Grande Tradition Champagne France Champagne NV

Posted: October 4, 2018

Lovely crunchy apple aromas with good yeastiness. Long and creamy in the mouth with fresh acid drive and excellent dosage level.

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Jeeper Premier Cru Champagne France Chardonnay Pinot Noir Pinot Meunier NV

Posted: October 4, 2018

A fuller buttery developed champagne with hints of ginger and toast on the nose and a generously flavoured, well balanced palate.

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Jeeper Extra Brut Naturelle Champagne France Chardonnay Pinot Noir NV

Posted: October 4, 2018

Aromas of bruised fruits and citrus elements with an acid driven palate with restrained citrus flavours underneath.

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Jeeper Grande Champagne France Rosé NV

Posted: October 4, 2018

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Jeeper Grande Reserve Champagne France Chardonnay NV

Posted: October 4, 2018

Lots of toasty secondary characters on the nose with a slight green edge which follows through to the soft palate.

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Clover Hill Tasmania Cuvée Rosé NV

Posted: October 4, 2018

Salmon pink fruit driven wine with pretty berry accents on the restrained nose. Quite a “chunky” palate, creamy in the mouth and tasting of fresh strawberries. A tad dry.

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Clover Hill Tasmania Cuvée NV

Posted: October 4, 2018

Aromas of citrus, cherries and apples with biscuity notes. Creamy mouthful of citrus flavours with persistent acid line.

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Morris Coonawarra Sparkling Shiraz Durif NV

Posted: October 4, 2018

Smells of plums and blueberries with a prune-like edge and simple but well constructed palate with a raisined finish.

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Bubbly Summers Riverland Sparkling Verdelho NV

Posted: October 4, 2018

Nice estery fruit and toasty secondary complexity with lifted primary fruit flavours.

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Bottega Vino Dell Amore Veneto Italy Moscato NV

Posted: October 4, 2018

A well made moscato exhibiting clean, fresh and vibrant floral fragrances and full of soft sweet pineapple-like flavours.

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