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Grandeur Wellington McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Posted: March 7, 2023

A complex oak dominated bouquet and an intense vanillin oak driven palate.

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Grandeur Wellington McLaren Vale Shiraz 2018

Posted: March 7, 2023

A big oaky old school shiraz with sweet licorice and chocolate on the nose and a palate brimming over with blueberry and licorice flavours and a soft tannin structure.

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Grandeur Wellington Gen 69 McLaren Vale Shiraz 2018

Posted: May 12, 2022

Good spicy nose with hints of cola and lingering acidity gives freshness to the red fruit flavours.

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Grandeur Wellington Artisan McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2018

Posted: May 12, 2022

Well-made wine with big rich sweet nose and a complexity of vanilla/oak and fruit flavours.

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Grandeur Wellington Artisan McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Posted: May 12, 2022

Leafy cabernet nose and a fresh blackcurrant palate at the green end of the spectrum. Enjoyable!

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Grandeur Wellington Artisan McLaren Vale Shiraz 2018

Posted: May 12, 2022

Lifted bouquet that’s both fresh and complex with hints of earthy red fruits. The palate is firm and grippy with vibrant fruit and juicy acid.

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Grandeur Wellington Artisan Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2021

Posted: April 14, 2022

Easy drinking, style. A balance of stonefruit and floral characters with sweetness holding it together.

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Grandeur Wellington Artisan McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2019

Posted: April 14, 2022

Blackcurrant fruit characters mingle with the oak on the nose and palate with an abundance of smooth savoury tannins.

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Grandeur Wellington Artisan McLaren Vale Shiraz 2018

Posted: April 14, 2022

Dark chocolaty fruit nose and a long bold palate with great depth and intensity of dark fruit flavours with furry tannins. “Still looking amazingly fresh!”

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Grandeur Wellington Artisan Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2021

Posted: December 3, 2021

Bright varietal nose; pretty and subtle with a fine, flinty and firm palate.

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Grandeur Wellington GW Odyssey McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016

Posted: December 2, 2021

Meaty/Bonox-like nose and a savoury palate with soy-like notes. “Has lots of personality,” said one judge.

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Grandeur Wellington Cellar Reserve McLaren Vale Shiraz 2018

Posted: December 2, 2021

A luscious luxurious wine that is a potent complexity of ripe black fruits and plum jam characters with loads of lovely oak, roasted spices and a hint of alcohol heat.

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Grandeur Wellington GEN 69 McLaren Vale Shiraz 2018

Posted: December 2, 2021

A subtle complexity of spicy/toasty aromas with lots of cedary oak on the tight, slightly drying, spicy plum palate that shows some alcohol warmth.

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Grandeur Wellington Artisan McLaren Vale Shiraz 2018

Posted: December 2, 2021

Mature chocolaty bouquet and slight leathery palate with hints of olives.

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Grandeur Wellington Cellar Reserve McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Posted: December 2, 2021

There is a hint of crushed nuts to the oak driven nose with an intense richness of fruit on the well-structured palate that is perfectly balanced by the oak.

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Grandeur Wellington Cellar Reserve McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Posted: December 2, 2021

A big bold oak driven cabernet with sweet toasty characters on top of the briary fruit. Will improve further.

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Grandeur Wellington Gen 62 McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Posted: December 2, 2021

Cigar box characters on the nose with a minty lift and a ripe fruit palate.

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Grandeur Wellington Gen 69 McLaren Vale Shiraz 2018

Posted: December 2, 2021

A nutty nose with spicy rhubarb-like lift. Dark brooding fruit palate, well-judged acidity and good use of oak.

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Grandeur Wellington Gen 62 McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Posted: December 2, 2021

A lovely lifted varietal fruit bouquet and a generous briary fruit palate with chewy tannins.

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Grandeur Wellington Gen 69 McLaren Vale Shiraz 2017

Posted: December 2, 2021

Nose has a chocolaty/cola complexity with sweetness running through the fruit palate.

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Grandeur Wellington Artisan Adelaide Pinot Gris 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Nose in the tropical spectrum and a long warming palate with a sweet finish.

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Grandeur Wellington Gen 62 McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Posted: November 30, 2021

A wine with old school charm and complexity and an abundance of dark fruits and chocolate.

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Grandeur Wellington Bin 62 McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Posted: November 30, 2021

Nicely ageing wine with lifted leafy aromas. The cassis palate is still lively with fine assertive tannins.

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Grandeur Wellington Gen 69 McLaren Vale Shiraz 2017

Posted: November 30, 2021

Gentle spicy aromas with a full-bodied palate showing secondary characters developing.

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Grandeur Wellington Cellar Reserve McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Posted: April 24, 2020

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Grandeur Wellington Cellar Reserve McLaren Vale Shiraz 2017

Posted: April 24, 2020

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Grandeur Wellington Bin 69 McLaren Vale Shiraz 2017

Posted: April 24, 2020

Lovely dark chocolaty/mocha bouquet with a dash of cedar and great persistence of dark fruit flavours on a soft and juicy palate balanced by the toasty oak.

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Grandeur Wellington Bin 62 McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Posted: April 24, 2020

Dense red currant bouquet with plenty of rich sweet fruit on the palate carrying the acid and tannins.

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Grandeur Wellington Cellar Reserve McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Posted: December 10, 2019

Lifted sweet berry and cassis fruit with a violet nuance and has savoury/cigar box characters. “Balance is the key to this complete and elegant wine.” 5+

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Grandeur Wellington Bin 62 McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Posted: December 10, 2019

Aged aromatics with blackcurrant notes. Developed varietal flavours framed by tannins. 3-5

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Grandeur Wellington Bin 62 McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Posted: December 10, 2019

Chocolaty nose with a dried fruit edge and cedary/cigar box flavours supported by soft tannins. 1-2

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Grandeur Wellington Bin 62 McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Posted: December 10, 2019

A huge, full flavoured, well-developed, cabernet that’s big but balanced with loads of ripe fruit characters and slightly woody complexity. 1-2

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Grandeur Wellington Reserve McLaren Vale Shiraz 2007

Posted: September 4, 2019

Very developed nutty nose and a complex somewhat maderised and tannic palate.

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Grandeur Wellington Cellar Reserve McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016

Posted: September 4, 2019

A lovely well balanced classic shiraz style starting to show some aged characters. High level of tannins and a warm finish.

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Grandeur Wellington Cellar Reserve McLaren Vale Shiraz 2012

Posted: September 4, 2019

Nicely balanced and well-aged wine with a dense mature colour. Ripe fruit fragrances swell from the glass with a warm palate full of sweet fruit flavours.

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Grandeur Wellington Cellar Reserve McLaren Vale Shiraz 2008

Posted: September 4, 2019

“Very mature but well preserved,” thought one judge. Ripe and tarry on the nose with a huge tannic varietal palate, plenty of acidity and a long warming finish.

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Grandeur Wellington Bin 69 McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016

Posted: September 4, 2019

Lovely combination of raspberry, mulberry, licorice and black pepper on both the nose and palate. Showing chocolaty maturity.

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Grandeur Wellington Bin 69 McLaren Vale Shiraz 2015

Posted: September 4, 2019

Nicely developed oaky aromas and rich dark fruit flavours with a savoury finish.

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Grandeur Wellington Bin 69 McLaren Vale Shiraz 2014

Posted: September 4, 2019

Lifted licoricey aromas and silky smooth palate with persistent flavour complexity.

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Grandeur Wellington Cellar Reserve McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Posted: May 1, 2019

An elegant cabernet with youthful shades of purple and showing a refreshing mix of mature menthol fruit characters.

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Grandeur Wellington Cellar Reserve McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016

Posted: May 1, 2019

A full ripe mocha, blueberry and stewed plum nose with a powerful tannic driven palate showing excellent balance between the ripe shiraz fruit flavours and the oak. 5+

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Grandeur Wellington Bin 69 McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016

Posted: May 1, 2019

An elegant varietal nose that’s all plums, herbs, malt and oak. Very good intensity and weight of the mulberry fruit flavours. 5+

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Grandeur Wellington Cellar Reserve McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Posted: May 1, 2019

A complex mature cabernet but still quite fruity with great spicy characters and interesting cola-like notes. Has energy and vibrancy.

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Grandeur Wellington Cellar Reserve McLaren Vale Shiraz 2015

Posted: May 1, 2019

Dense young spicy nose with a long, soft and straightforward palate with leathery age.

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Grandeur Wellington Bin 62 McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Posted: May 1, 2019

Very good wine developing some lovely bottle age characters but still has freshness with an abundance of inky berry fruit, roasted nut notes and cleansing tannins.

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Grandeur Wellington Bin 69 McLaren Vale Shiraz 2015

Posted: May 1, 2019

A delicious complexity of chocolate oak and cherry fruit nicely supported by furry tannins.

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Grandeur Wellington Cellar Reserve McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016

Posted: March 7, 2019

Subtle perfumed fruit nose developing some tarry age with a firm seamlessly balanced palate.

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Grandeur Wellington Bin 69 McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016

Posted: March 7, 2019

Dense chocolaty bouquet with sweet spicy plum notes that carries through on to the palate. Ageing beautifully. A keeper. 5+

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Grandeur Wellington Bin 69 McLaren Vale Shiraz 2012

Posted: October 4, 2018

A hugely complex wine reminiscent of a rich chocolate fudge cake with intense aromas and a well structured palate that still shows some fruit freshness.

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Grandeur Wellington Cellar Reserve McLaren Vale Shiraz 2012

Posted: October 4, 2018

Great depth of colour – almost black. Excellent complexity of powerful oak and strong vibrant varietal fruit supported by good acid and tannin backbone. Old fashioned style.

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