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Chain of Ponds Amelia’s Letter Adelaide Hills Pinot Gris 2022

Posted: November 2, 2022

A clean translucent pinot with very subtle fruit characters and zippy acidity.

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Chain Of Ponds Section 400 Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir 2021

Posted: November 2, 2022

Slight savoury/funky characters with fresh fruit underneath and supporting tannins.

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Chain of Ponds Ledge Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2019

Posted: September 3, 2022

A density of ripe fruit and oak fragrances with primary/tertiary fruit characters on the tannic palate.

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Chain of Ponds Graves Gate Adelaide Hills Syrah 2020

Posted: September 3, 2022

Earthy savoury bouquet with a lovely rich chocolaty/truffle-like palate.

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Chain Of Ponds Novello Adelaide Cabernet Merlot 2019

Posted: July 21, 2022

An earthy, complex and tannic wine of dark berry fruits with forest floor notes.

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Chain Of Ponds Amadeus Adelaide Hills Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Posted: July 21, 2022

A big, firm and complex wine that’s dark and spicy and maintaining its varietal integrity throughout with grippy tannins and lots of oak.

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Chain Of Ponds Black Thursday Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2021

Posted: May 12, 2022

A cut grass and green pea nose with lovely tropical fruit pungency on the palate.

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Chain Of Ponds Section 400 Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir 2021

Posted: May 12, 2022

A big, rich, firm and complex grippy young wine with aromas of plums and licorice and flavours of stewed fruits.

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Chain Of Ponds Miller’s Creek Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2021

Posted: April 14, 2022

A nicely focussed chardonnay with gentle white stonefruit fragrances and a zesty fruit driven palate.

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Chain Of Ponds Amelia’s Letter Adelaide Hills Pinot Grigio 2021

Posted: December 3, 2021

Bright lively style with pleasant citrus characters, sweet spiciness and long finish.

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Chain Of Ponds Black Thursday Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2021

Posted: December 3, 2021

Described by one judge as being, “Simple, sunny and warm!” A perfect summer drink. Has a lively tropical nose and tight mineral palate.

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Chain Of Ponds Unchained Adelaide Hills Gruner Veltliner 2021

Posted: December 3, 2021

Floral/green apple bouquet with similar flavours supported by a good level of acid.

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Chain Of Ponds Millers Creek Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Plump youthful melon fruit nose with a crisp and lively lemon-like palate. On the austere side.

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Chain Of Ponds Cachet Adelaide Hills Cabernet Shiraz 2018

Posted: December 2, 2021

Smells of blackberry jam with a rich ripe palate. Good length of sweet tannins.

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Chain Of Ponds Corkscrew Road Single Vineyard Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

An intense and complex “old school” style chardonnay with lovely tropical and stonefruit characters, excellent use of oak and lemon-like acidity.

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Chain Of Ponds Novello Adelaide Hills Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2020

Posted: November 30, 2021

Pungent herbaceous nose and well-balanced tropical fruit palate with a zesty finish.

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Chain Of Ponds Black Thursday Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2020

Posted: November 30, 2021

Subtle asparagus fragrances and tight acid palate with perfumed fruit pushing through.

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Chain Of Ponds Innocence Adelaide Hills Rosé 2020

Posted: November 30, 2021

Pretty rose petal nose with subtle spiciness. Creamy in the mouth with good fruit weight, zippy acid and savoury finish.

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Chain Of Ponds Amadeus Adelaide Hills Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Posted: November 30, 2021

Lovely compote of varietal fruit aromas with a warming palate that is rich with persistent prune-like flavours and has tightly wound tannins in abundance.

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Chain Of Ponds Ledge Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2018

Posted: November 30, 2021

Lifted inky fruit bouquet and a bright tight red licorice palate with good level of acidity.

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Chain Of Ponds Stopover Adelaide Hills Barbera 2018

Posted: November 30, 2021

An aromatic mix of minty, spicy and gamey elements with a full bodied minty/herbal flavoured palate and coffee-like oak. 3-5

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Chain Of Ponds Graves Gate Adelaide Hills Syrah 2018

Posted: November 30, 2021

A rich full bodied ruby red shiraz smelling of perfumed plums and vanilla with an intense chocolaty plum palate. 3-5

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Chain Of Ponds Ledge Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2018

Posted: November 30, 2021

An inky wine with a ripe plum bouquet showing hints of licorice. Deliciously smooth in the mouth with spicy and peppery red fruit flavours and drying tannins. 3-5

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Chain Of Ponds Corkscrew Road Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2018

Posted: November 30, 2021

A beautiful buttery bouquet with a lift of spices. The palate is big and vibrant with great depth and complexity of chardonnay fruit flavours with a lingering finish. 3-5

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Chain Of Ponds Amadeus Adelaide Hills Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Posted: November 30, 2021

Savoury leathery characters on the nose and a palate rich with black fruits and firm tannins. $

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Chain Of Ponds Novello Adelaide Hills Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2020

Posted: November 30, 2021

Big expressive blend of gooseberry, passionfruit and honeydew melon characters. Good acid drive.

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Chain Of Ponds Amelia’s Letter Adelaide Hills Pinot Grigio 2020

Posted: November 30, 2021

A well-made grigio – true to style with subtle spiciness to the nectarine/citrus nose and a high acid palate with more of the spicy citrus characters evident.

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Chain Of Ponds Corkscrew Road Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2018

Posted: April 8, 2020

Buttery melon bouquet and lifted lemon fruit palate supported by vanillin oak with strong acidity. 3-5

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Chain Of Ponds Millers Creek Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2018

Posted: April 8, 2020

A lifted and balanced wine, slightly savoury with citrusy elements and oaky notes.

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Chain Of Ponds Innocence Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir Rosé 2019

Posted: January 11, 2020

A subtleness of ripe varietal fruit on both the nose and the slightly drying palate

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Chain Of Ponds Amadeus Adelaide Hills Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Posted: December 10, 2019

An elegant cabernet, fresh and bright with leafy cassis varietal fruit characters with mineral notes and soft tannins. 3-5

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Chain Of Ponds Amadeus Adelaide Hills Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Posted: December 10, 2019

Slightly stewed blackcurrant bouquet and very tannic palate but good weight of cassis fruit balances it. 3-5

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Chain of Ponds Section 400 Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir 2018

Posted: September 4, 2019

Red and blue fruits burst from the nose. Firm red berry palate with a hint of licorice. Still closed and yet to fully reveal itself!

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Chain of Ponds Grave’s Gate Adelaide Hills Syrah 2017

Posted: September 4, 2019

Cherry Kirsch-like aromas with some obvious spiciness and huge sweet oak palate tending to cover the fruit. 3-5

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Chain of Ponds Black Thursday Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2018

Posted: July 3, 2019

A gentle pungent asparagus bouquet with just a dash of citrus and similar characters evolving on the palate. Good use of acid with crisp herbaceous finish.

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Chain of Ponds Innocence Adelaide Hills Rosé 2018

Posted: July 3, 2019

Light salmon wine with slight peppery citrus/mandarin-like aromas and more of the citrus characters echoed on the long palate. Good acidity.

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Chain of Ponds Morning Star Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir 2017

Posted: July 3, 2019

Dusty raspberry bouquet with hints of blackcurrants and a balance of minty cherry flavours.

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Chain of Ponds Corkscrew Road Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2017

Posted: July 3, 2019

Toasty nutty nose with a pear-like lift and a flinty thread. Creamy and oaky on the palate. 3-5

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Chain of Ponds Acquaintance McLaren Vale Shiraz 2017

Posted: May 1, 2019

An uncomplicated shiraz layered with red cherry fruit, oak and soft tannins. 5+

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Chain of Ponds Corkscrew Road Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2017

Posted: March 7, 2019

A wine with class! The oak is prominent giving plenty of power and weight to the nose and palate with a slightly restrained gunflint-like thread.

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Chain Of Ponds Innocence Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir Rosé 2018

Posted: January 12, 2019

A simple subtle lifted red berry fruit style with a tight acid backbone and a finely balanced sweetness.

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Chain Of Ponds Amelia’s Letter Adelaide Hills Pinot Grigio 2018

Posted: November 7, 2018

Subtle but very lifted citrussy aromas with hints of herbs and a pretty, slightly restrained, palate with good line of crunchy acidity.

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Chain Of Ponds Ledge Single Vineyard Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2016

Posted: October 4, 2018

A classic Aussie shiraz bouquet that is all fruit cake and oak. Rich full bodied palate with generous dark fruit flavours. 5+

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Chain Of Ponds Graves Gate Adelaide Hills Syrah 2016

Posted: October 4, 2018

Slight medicinal characters to the perfumed fruit nose and a touch meaty on the palate.

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Chain Of Ponds Amadeus Adelaide Hills Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Posted: July 4, 2018

A well balanced, cool climate, cabernet. Hints of mint on the nose with a richer more concentrated sweet fruit palate

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Chain Of Ponds The Cachet Adelaide Hills Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz Merlot 2013

Posted: July 4, 2018

Subdued aromas with nutty leathery age evident and a rich sweet concentration of flavours on a lighter palate.

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Chain Of Ponds Stopover Adelaide Hills Barbera 2017

Posted: July 4, 2018

“A style that has potential,” thought one judge. It’s savoury and meaty and has dark cherries and sweet spiciness.

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Chain Of Ponds Stopover Adelaide Hills Barbera 2016

Posted: July 4, 2018

A lighter style showing a touch of development but still holding some freshness.

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Chain Of Ponds Morning Star Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir 2017

Posted: July 4, 2018

Different! “Stands out in the crowd!” Red fruits with smoky bacon notes and stalky complexity.

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Chain Of Ponds Morning Star Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir 2016

Posted: July 4, 2018

Some nice earthy cherry fruit, strong tannins and good acidity holding it all together.

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