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    Cabernet Sauvignon ‘Filius’ ,Vasse Felix

    Written by Helen Wilson

    Tasting notes Appearance - Light garnet. Nose - Ripe blackberry and fresh blackcurrant jam while still showing some bright red currant, strawberry and goji fruit. Wild Peppermint tree blossom with floral pot pourri notes, mixed with savoury shitake soup and Wakame seaweed. Palate ...

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    Chardonnay

    Written by bluestone0924

    On the palate, bright citrus and peach fruit with undertones of roasted cashew. Perfect with poultry and seafood dishes. Try with crispy salmon fillets.

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    Chardonnay – Drovers Hut Nugan Estate

    Written by Helen Wilson

    Tasting Notes: Light yellow. Ripe nectarine, melon and tangerine on the fragrant nose and in the mouth. In a lush, open-knit style, with a jolt of bracing acidity adding lift and focus. Picks up a stony, almost Chablis-like hint of minerality on the finish, which lingers with very g...

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    Chardonnay Vasse Felix, Margaret River

    Written by Helen Wilson

    Tasting Notes: Appearance - Pale straw with a light golden tinge. Nose - A subtle fragrance of fresh pineapple curd, crayon wax, cereal, bee pollen and chamomile. Secondary notes of hot wet stone and mushroom contribute a lovely exotic, savoury nuance. Palate - Immediately juicy u...

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    Chardonnay, De Bortoli AUS

    Written by Helen Wilson

    A fresh, bright chardonnay, full of zest. Enjoy this wine with tropical and citrus notes teamed with subtle oak. Soft and approachable acidity giving length and balance to the palate.

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    Drovers Hut Chardonnay 2020

    Written by bluestone0924

    Light yellow. Ripe nectarine, melon and tangerine on the fragrant nose and in the mouth. In a lush, open-knit style, with a jolt of bracing acidity adding lift and focus. Picks up a stony, almost Chablis-like hint of minerality on the finish, which lingers with very good tenacity and focus.

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    Geyer Wine Co (Semillon-Muscat) 2022

    Written by Helen Wilson

    Tasting notes Punchy fruit driven nose, with pink grapefruit, lemon balm and moringa flowers. Textured, nutty palate with flavours of dried mango, tangerine, lemon sherbets and a firm, grippy finish. The end of the bottle might be a little cloudier, but don't worry, it's just due to the...

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    GUNDOG ESTATE SMOKING BARREL SHIRAZ

    Written by Helen Wilson

    This modern wine is a blend of Shiraz from the Hunter Valley, and the Canberra District. The combination of contrasting regions and vineyard sites manages to deliver a wine of great interest and appeal. An exotically fragranced nose featuring dark berries, clove, and spicy French oak, lead...

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    Gundog Estate, Wild Semillon 2022

    Written by Helen Wilson

    The 2021 Wild Semillon is very aromatic, offering lemongrass, peach and some herbal tea notes. The palate is bright and fleshy with some residual sweetness there to offset phenolics (tannin) and acidity.

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    Jansz Premium Cuvee, NV

    Written by Helen Wilson

    Tasting Notes Aromas of honeysuckle, citrus zest and fresh strawberries from the Chardonnay and Pinot Noir fruit. Extended time on lees during secondary fermentation contributes more complex aromas of nougat and roasted nuts. The palate is balanced with delicate fruit flavour, fine creamy...

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    Jansz Premium Rosé

    Written by Helen Wilson

    Tasting Notes Very pale gold in colour, with a persistent fine mousse. The nose displays aromas of honeysuckle, citrus zest and fresh strawberries from the Chardonnay and Pinot Noir fruit. Extended time on lees during secondary fermentation contributes more complex aromas of nougat an...

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    Living Roots, Rizz Fizz 2021

    Written by Helen Wilson

    Producer Living Roots is a winery in both the Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York and the Adelaide Hills region of South Australia, yes really. Though Living Roots was founded in 2016, their legacy began six generations back with Thomas Hardy, Seb’s great-great-great grandfather....

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    Lucky’s Red (Syrah-Pinot Noir) 2021

    Written by Helen Wilson

    Tasting notes Syrah and Pinot Noir may not be the most commonly blended grapes, but actually, it has quite a history in Australia. The richer Syrah, with dense fruit and spice is offset with the delicacy and acid tones of Pinot Noir, guaranteeing a real crowd pleaser. A delightful suppl...

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    Maranoa Verdelho 2017, David Traeger, Victoria

    Written by Edd Simpson

    Straw colour with youthful green hues Guava and stone fruit aromas with a touch of ripe melon, rose petal and lychee notes Wonderful mouth filling flavours, an excellent fine acid structure and crispness and a lingering, stylish dry finish.

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    Old Vines Grenache, 2020 Big Rivers, Simon Hackett

    Written by Helen Wilson

    Tasting Notes Vibrant crimson red with purple hues. Fragrant fresh cherries, red liquorice, supported by hints of chocolate, cinnamon and earthy aromas. On the palate there are sweet cheery, plum and mulberry flavours with hints of cocoa wrapped up in soft and silky tannins. Food An...

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    Peccavi, No Regrets

    Written by Helen Wilson

    85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot - A medium-bodied wine with fine tannins and a succulent deep fruited finish. Attractive tannin texture in the mid-palate leading to a finish with fine fruit and some oak persistence. Deep purple colour, dark-rimmed in the glass, lifted, rich, ripe fru...

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