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    Amarone della Valpolicella Coste Bianche 2016/17 – Fiorebelli

    Written by Helen Wilson

    Deep, dark garnet colour, giving an inkling as to what is to come. The aroma and flavour profile of the Coste Bianche Amarone are of black cherries, chocolate, coffee, raisins and dates, with a note of baking spice to add warmth. Full bodied, with a velvety texture, the finish is long and ...

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    Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva 2017 Monte Olmi, Tedeschi

    Written by Helen Wilson

    Tasting Notes Colour: strong ruby red. Clear and transparent. Bouquet: aromas of crushed blackberries, spice and flowers combined with notes of Slavonia oak. Flavour: full-bodied, with peppery, berry character, medium tannins, and a fine finish. The aftertaste confirms the...

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    Calera Central Coast Pinot Noir 2017/18

    Written by Helen Wilson

    A beautiful bouquet of cranberry, boysenberry, redwood bark, and a hint of red licorice waft from this 2017 Pinot Noir. Then an enchantingly juicy, mouthwatering palate of parfumy raspberry, red cherry and cassis roll smoothly into a perky sweet-tart, persistent, rose petal finish.

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    Cave Springs Riesling Ice Wine 2017

    Written by Helen Wilson

    Colour Medium amber. Nose Intense aromas of spiced pear and orange zest rising atop hints of comb honey and crème brûlée. Palate Sweet and medium bodied; lusciously sweet with rich sultana raisin tones up front; lavish flavours of orange marmalade and fresh fig in the middle; this...

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    Chablis Grand Cru Bougros 2017/18

    Written by bluestone0924

    Rich bouquet with intense and mineral notes. Ample, toge-ther full bodied and firm. Matches with Fish, shellfish and other seafood, grilled or in a cream sauce. Poultry and white meat, grilled or in a cream sauce.

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    Chamonix Greywacke Pinotage 2017/20

    Written by Helen Wilson

    The Greywacke Pinotage has a deep garnet red colour with tinges of dark violet when young. The bouquet is complex with scents recalling wild berries, spice and cherries. On the palate the wine shows full body and rich dark chocolate with fruit flavours, balanced elegantly by tannins, with ...

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    Champagne Deutz – Blanc de Blancs 2017

    Written by bluestone0924

    The Champagne demonstrates a bright colour with slightly bronze tinges and a dense stream of fine bubbles. The nose shows elegance and poise, with lively aromas, equally mineral and floral, reminiscent of white flowers and plums.

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    Chateau Musar 2017 (Magnum)

    Written by bluestone0924

    Chateau Musar Red 2012 has a dark burgundy colour, a nose of matured stone fruits, plums and figs with liquorice and spicy notes. It has big developed ripe fruit on the nose and a bold taste profile of juicy, black fruits plus mocha and leather and a beautiful lingering finish. Why Go Magn...

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    Château Rahoul Blanc 2017/18

    Written by bluestone0924

    Attractive pale yellow in appearance, the wine reveals a lovely, expressive bouquet of complex floral and white fruit aromas - pear and hawthorn - with a hint of citrus.

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    Côtes du Rhône 2017 (half bottle)

    Written by bluestone0924

    The nose has fresh fruits with red berries and spices which leads to a full, round and racy palate. A good structure of smooth tannins, full-bodied, rich and intensly aromatic. Overall this wine has plenty of elegance and finesse due to the well balanced tannins and fruit.

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    Finca Vidales Rioja Reserva

    Written by Helen Wilson

    Tasting Notes Intense dark ruby in colour, ripe red and black cherry notes come through on the palate with hints of vanilla and cocoa. Velvety tannins give a rich mouthfeel and a long-lasting finish.

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    Hermandad Cabernet Franc 2017

    Written by Helen Wilson

    Intense red colour with ruby nuances. Aromas and flavours of black fruits and sweet spices, good volume with silky and structured tannins leading to a persistent and complex finish. Pair with grilled game, exotic meats, steak or miso-grilled aubergines

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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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    Pinot Noir Reserve 2017/18

    Written by bluestone0924

    Strawberries, raspberries, black cherries, oak and mushrooms. Team up with: Delicious with game, or rich roast duck and all the trimmings.

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    Quinta de Noval 2017 LBV Unfiltered

    Written by Helen Wilson

    Tasting Notes A deep ruby colour with an intense and elegant aroma. Great aromatic richness and a mouthful of ripe black fruits and spices. It has fine but solid tannins that gives it a structure of great amplitude and a long and flavourful finish.

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