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Artwine Single Vineyard Grumpy Old Man Clare Valley Grenache 2015

Posted: March 2, 2018

A very good traditional style with a thick, dense and robustly oaky nose and has a massive chocolaty/earthy palate layered with spicy fruit characters.

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Artwine Hola Clare Valley Tempranillo Blend 2016

Posted: March 2, 2018

Almost black in colour with a spicy herbal bouquet and tasting savoury and chocolaty with more of the herbal characters showing.

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Artwine Single Vineyard Temptress Clare Valley Tempranillo Rosé 2017

Posted: March 2, 2018

Bright, lively and refreshing wine with vibrant fruit aromas and a palate that’s layered with red cherry and pomegranate-like fruit with phenolics adding character.

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Artwine Temptress Single Vineyard Clare Valley Tempranillo 2016

Posted: January 12, 2018

Quinces and raspberries obvious on the nose with a spicy lift. Clean, balanced and straightforward palate, slight sweetness and crisp end.

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Artwine Prego Single Vineyard Clare Valley Pinot Grigio 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

A riper style more in the tropical fruit spectrum. Pineapples on the nose and well balanced sweet/green fruit palate.

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Artwine Glass Half Full Clare Valley Riesling 2016

Posted: January 12, 2018

Soft smoky fume aromas with similar characters echoed on the well balanced palate.

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Artwine Glass Half Full Clare Valley Riesling 2013

Posted: January 12, 2018

Simple, developed savoury nose and nicely aged savoury fruit flavours with citrussy acid.

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Artwine Clare Valley Riesling 2011

Posted: January 12, 2018

Developed smoky characters to the creamy nose with some quince fruit and nougat obvious. Balanced palate has delicious mouthfilling flavours with a savoury edge.

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Artwine Wicked Stepmother Clare Valley Fiano 2017

Posted: November 9, 2017

Light fruit salad nose and palate. “Excellent quaffer that’s easy on the gums”, said one judge.

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Artwine In The Groove Adelaide Hills Gruner Veltliner 2017

Posted: November 9, 2017

Fresh, light and simple with subtle apple and citrus-like fruit characters.

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Artwine Adelaide Hills Prosecco 2017

Posted: November 9, 2017

A pleasant zesty fresh drink with full fruity aromas with a soft flavoursome palate.

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Artwine Prego Single Vineyard Clare Valley Pinot Grigio 2017

Posted: September 6, 2017

Simple fruit nose with spicy floral suppleness and pleasant sweet fruit flavours.

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Artwine Wicked Stepmother Single Vineyard Clare Valley Fiano 2017

Posted: September 6, 2017

A clean fresh dry style with lemon/citrus fruit and showing some tropical touches underscored by minerally acidity. A nice quaffer.

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Artwine Madame V Single Vineyard Clare Valley Viognier 2017

Posted: September 6, 2017

Nose has a lift of dried apricots and a dash of black pepper. Rich and creamy on the fruit palate with more of the apricot nuances.

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Artwine The Kelly Surrender Single Vineyard Clare Valley Shiraz 2015

Posted: September 6, 2017

A warm oaky/savoury wine that smells like black olive tapenade. Soft in the mouth with lovely fruit/oak balance. A good food wine.

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Artwine The Kelly Surrender Single Vineyard Clare Valley Shiraz 2015

Posted: September 6, 2017

Malty, cedary and chocolaty on the nose with plenty of upfront oak on the long, crisp palate that has some good fruit sweetness.

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Artwine The Kelly Surrender Single Vineyard Clare Valley Shiraz 2014

Posted: September 6, 2017

Another old fashioned style with light licorice notes to the nose and warming, well integrated palate. Good tannin weight; nice acid.

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Artwine Feral Farmer Clare Valley Adelaide Hills Cabernets Merlot 2015

Posted: June 30, 2017

A mellow integrated bouquet and good sweet fruit flavours with soft furry tannins and lingering after taste. 5+

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Artwine Feral Farmer Clare Valley Adelaide Hills Cabernets Merlot 2015

Posted: June 30, 2017

A mellow integrated bouquet and good sweet fruit flavours with soft furry tannins and lingering after taste. 5+

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Artwine The Grace Single Vineyard Clare Valley Graciano 2015

Posted: June 30, 2017

A dense but delicate wine with leafy herbal aromas and oodles of spiciness on a palate that has plenty of interest.

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Artwine The Grace Single Vineyard Clare Valley Graciano 2015

Posted: June 30, 2017

A dense but delicate wine with leafy herbal aromas and oodles of spiciness on a palate that has plenty of interest.

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Artwine Grumpy Old Man Single Vineyard Clare Valley Grenache 2015

Posted: June 30, 2017

A full bodied, “full-throttle”, grenache with loads of spicy fruit flavours with subtle sweet/sour characters.

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Artwine Grumpy Old Man Single Vineyard Clare Valley Grenache 2015

Posted: June 30, 2017

A full bodied, “full-throttle”, grenache with loads of spicy fruit flavours with subtle sweet/sour characters.

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Artwine Hola Clare Valley Tempranillo Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon Graciano 2016

Posted: June 30, 2017

Fragrant floral red berry nose. Warm and very juicy palate that’s full of life with plenty of length and drying tannins.

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Artwine Hola Clare Valley Tempranillo Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon Graciano 2016

Posted: June 30, 2017

Fragrant floral red berry nose. Warm and very juicy palate that’s full of life with plenty of length and drying tannins.

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ArtWine The Dog House Single Vineyard Adelaide Hills Merlot 2013

Posted: June 29, 2017

Ageing tawny hues and very gentle nutty spicy aromas. Smooth and creamy mouthfeel to the very elegant palate.

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ArtWine Feral Farmer Clare Valley Adelaide Hills Cabernet Merlot 2015

Posted: June 29, 2017

Nose developing nutty/leathery aged notes. Hints of sweetness on the beautifully balanced palate. Great flavours; hint of coffee.

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Artwine Clare Valley Riesling 2013

Posted: June 16, 2017

Some hessian-like development on the nose and a palate that is delicate and long with fine citrus/apricot flavours with toastiness.

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Artwine Glass Half Full Single Vineyard Clare Valley Riesling 2016

Posted: April 26, 2017

Hints of fresh herbs on the citrussy nose with a fine medium bodied minerally palate. Well made.

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Artwine Saint Vincent Estate Single Vineyard Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir 2015

Posted: April 20, 2017

Nice varietal characters to the nose with vanilla oak. A lovely oaky palate, a tad on the ripe side, but well made.

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Artwine Estate Single Vineyard Adelaide Hills Prosecco 2016

Posted: April 20, 2017

Lifted perfumed green apple bouquet with pleasant light citrus flavours.

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Artwine Temptress Single Vineyard Rose Tempranillo Clare Valley Rosé 2016

Posted: April 5, 2017

Turkish Delight-like aromas and great length of crisp strawberry flavours with fresh herbs.

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Artwine Leave Your Hat On Single Vineyard Clare Valley Montepulciano 2015

Posted: April 5, 2017

A powerful wine with a big cherry nose and hints of anise. A well rounded spicy licoricey palate that’s a touch acidic and tannic.

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Artwine The Grace Single Vineyard Clare Valley Graciano 2014

Posted: April 5, 2017

A good clean wine with pleasant light red fruit aromas and spicy raspberry flavours on a rich, smooth palate.

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Artwine Hola TCG Tempranillo Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon Clare Valley Tempranillo 2014

Posted: April 5, 2017

Subtle meaty nose with ageing red fruit and herbal elements. Solid fruit palate with a good long tannin structure and nice use of oak.

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Artwine Single Vineyard Adelaide Hills Prosecco 2016

Posted: April 5, 2017

Fresh apple-like aromas and a bright, well balanced palate with flavours of sweet pears underscored by lots of acid

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Artwine Wicked Stepmother Single Vineyard Clare Valley Fiano 2016

Posted: April 5, 2017

Soft passionfruit aromas and a lime and lemon-grass palate with a high level of acid.

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Artwine Saint Vincent Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir 2015

Posted: April 5, 2017

An earthy oaky savoury style with plenty of intense dark fruit characters. 5+

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Artwine The Temptress Clare Valley Rosé 2016

Posted: April 5, 2017

An attractive rose made in a European style. Smells of peaches and cream with soft fruit flavours. A great lunchheon wine.

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Artwine Glass Half Full Clare Valley Riesling 2016

Posted: April 5, 2017

An elegant nose with lovely riesling aromas. The palate is long and lingering and well balanced and is loaded with crisp dry flavours.

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Artwine Wicked Stepmother Clare Valley Fiano 2016

Posted: April 5, 2017

A fresh bouquet of peaches and herbs with malty notes. Elegant palate has a lovely softness with moderate citrus flavours.

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Artwine Prego Clare Valley Pinot Grigio 2016

Posted: April 5, 2017

Delicate tropical/guava bouquet with a hint of yeast. A palate with poise and complexity and sweet fruit flavours.

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Artwine In The Groove Adelaide Hills Gruner Veltliner 2016

Posted: April 5, 2017

An elegance of fruit salad aromas on the nose which follows through to the simple, slightly savoury, palate.

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Artwine Adelaide Hills Prosecco 2016

Posted: April 5, 2017

Light citrus bouquet with fine bead and fresh crisp green apple palate with balanced sweetness.

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Artwine Temptress Single Vineyard Clare Valley Tempranillo 2016

Posted: April 5, 2017

A “nice dry quaffing style,” observed one judge. Flavours and aromas of fresh, ripe strawberries and peaches. Nicely balanced.

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Artwine Saint Vincent Single Vineyard Clare Valley Pinot Noir 2015

Posted: April 5, 2017

Riper style driven by rich red fruits, with some subtle vanillin oak and earthy tones. “Clean, fresh and balanced” with a “well weighted palate,” said one judge.

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Artwine Wicked Stepmother Single Vineyard Clare Valley Fiano 2016

Posted: April 5, 2017

Some savoury, spice and perfumed notes on the nose with lemon pith, apricot and quince on a soft, well-structured palate.

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Artwine Leave Your Hat On Single Vineyard Clare Valley Montepulciano 2015

Posted: April 5, 2017

Dark crimson colour with a deep, dark, intense nose – hint of leather. Rich, ripe berry palate that has undertones of chocolate and some “meaty” savoury elements. “Needs food!” stated one judge.

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Artwine The Kelly Surrender Single Vineyard Clare Valley Shiraz 2014

Posted: April 5, 2017

Earthy, forest floor, mushroomy aromas and simple sweet mix of rhubarb, beetroot and blackberry flavours. Good tannin persistence.

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Artwine Wicked Stepmother Single Vineyard Clare Valley Fiano 2015

Posted: April 4, 2017

A fresh citrussy nose showing excellent varietal definition. The nicely textured palate has very good riesling fruit and mouthwatering acidity. “Be great with food”.

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