Austalia Trade Tasting
Lindley Hall, Royal Horticultural Halls
Tasted Tuesday, January 24, 2023 by kostaslonis with 167 views
Introduction
Tasting many wines in the Australian trade tasting
Flight 1 (126 Notes)
Closing
Things to remember
Levrier Wines by Jo Irvine - great labels
Hayes Family Wines - liked every wine
Kirkston Estate - oldest wine brand 1830
Langmeil, contact Matthew McCulloch, they own the oldest Syrah vineyard in the world, "Freedom" label
2021 Rob Dolan Marsanne Black Label
Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Yarra Valley
Light in the nose, shows more density and texture in palate
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2021 Kooyong Chardonnay Clonale
Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Mornington Peninsula
Easy, light, citrus, smoky palate, med finish
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2022 Pikes Riesling Traditionale
Australia, South Australia, Mount Lofty Ranges, Clare Valley
Light, citrus, petrol, fruit forward, nice and tight
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2019 Pikes Grenache The Plantation
Australia, South Australia, Mount Lofty Ranges, Clare Valley
Light, cherry red, easy, fruit, a touch spicy, a bit hot (14%)
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2022 Chaffey Bros Riesling This is not your Grandma's
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Eden Valley
Fruit forward, nice texture, high acidity
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2021 Chaffey Bros Dufte Punkt
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Eden Valley
Gewurztraminer and Pinot Gris for this dense, european-in-style profile, a touch smoky, fruit, mineral, nice texture
Great name idea
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2021 silver lining Chardonnay
Australia, South Australia, Mount Lofty Ranges, Adelaide Hills
Fresh, fruity, with nice oak frame, nice texture, big, long finish
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2022 Mayfield Vineyard Riesling Backyard
Australia, New South Wales, Central Ranges, Orange
Nice fruit, ripe, juicy, nectarine, orange, citrus in the back, a touch green in palate, tight
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2022 Mayfield Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc Sophie's Godmother
Australia, New South Wales, Central Ranges, Orange
Very green, grassy, underripe fruit, peppery, med acidity, med finish
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2019 Corymbia Chenin Blanc
Australia, Western Australia, Greater Perth, Swan Valley
Earthy, spicy, salty, almond, peat (?), med finish
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2021 Swinney Grenache
Australia, Western Australia, South West Australia, Frankland River
Light, easy, highly drinkable, dresh, cherry notes
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2021 Swinney Syrah
Australia, Western Australia, South West Australia, Frankland River
Thicker and more dense than their's 2021 Grenache, ripe black fruit, juicy, big tannins, easy to drink
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2020 Thorn-Clarke Shotfire GSM
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
Bold, juicy, ripe fresh black fruit, some spice, light tannins, a bit green
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2020 Thorn-Clarke Grenache Single Vineyard Selection Saleyards Road Old Vine Block
Australia, South Australia, Barossa
Beautiful fruit, fragrant, floral notes, nice body and juicy tannins, 14.5% alc in balance
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2018 Thorn-Clarke Cabernet Sauvignon William Randell
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Eden Valley
Clarity, fruit, dried fruit, some earthy notes, pepper, oak frame, green palate
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2017 Thorn-Clarke Shiraz Ron Thorn
Australia, South Australia, Barossa
Bold, overripe fruit, some balsamic notes, overripe/rotten apple notes, marmelade, juicy, med finish
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2022 Knappstein Riesling
Australia, South Australia, Mount Lofty Ranges, Clare Valley
Easy, tight, few rubber notes, citrus, pear
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2021 Knappstein Riesling Ackland Vineyard
Australia, South Australia, Mount Lofty Ranges, Watervale
50-60yo vines, ripe fruit, citrus, lemon, pear, citrus peel, nice texture
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2020 Knappstein Cabernet Sauvignon
Australia, South Australia, Mount Lofty Ranges, Clare Valley
fruit forward, nice spice notes, peppery, nice fruit, juicy tannins
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2019 Knappstein Shiraz The Mayor's Vineyard
Australia, South Australia, Mount Lofty Ranges, Clare Valley
Thick, dense, fruit forward, juicy tannins, very fresh and a bit tight, warmth (14.5%)
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2021 Hayes Family Wines Grenache Sam's
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
elegant, easy, fresh, juicy, floral notes, nice acidity offering balance, showing tannins
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2021 Hayes Family Wines Grenache Koonunga Creek Block
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
Again elegant, floral notes, nice fruit, red fruit, spice frame, juicy, a few vegetal notes
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2021 Hayes Family Wines Mataro Block 3
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
A bit shy in the nose, black ripe to overripe fruit, nice palate, juicy tannins, a touch savoury, med body, 14.50% warmth
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2021 Hayes Family Wines Estate Block 8 GSM Field Blend
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
Again elegant, purity of fruit, fine, fresh fruit, palate again showing juicy tannins, highly drinkable
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2020 Hayes Family Wines Shiraz Koonunga Shiraz Ancestor Vine
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
planted 1870
Big bold palate, juicy, a few overripe fruit notes, some marmite notes, palate is huge but elegant (on its own right), insane tannic structure, overpowering for now, this will need years
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2020 Lévrier by Jo Irvine Cabernet Franc
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
Elegant, fine fruit, peppery, nice juicy tannins, beautiful texture, 14.50% in balance
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2020 Lévrier by Jo Irvine Merlot
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Eden Valley
Nice juicy, beatiful, big bold flavors, nice tannins, easy drinking, late ripening
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2018 Lévrier by Jo Irvine Merlot Mosaic Collection Cavall
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Eden Valley
Single vineyard old vines, fresh, thick dense core, savoury, a few earthy notes, nice tannins, elegant
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2015 Lévrier by Jo Irvine Shiraz Argos Single Vineyard
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Eden Valley
Much bigger in palate, nice fruit, again savory, fresh palate, nice juicy tannins, long finish, tasty despite its warmth 14.50%
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2016 Lévrier by Jo Irvine Cabernet Sauvignon Anubis
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Eden Valley
Warm, earthy, a touch green, herbal notes, green notes, the fruit lies in the back, juicy tannins, savoury, overripe notes, jammy
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2022 Lienert Vineyards Picpoul Blanc PIQ
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
easy, fresh, salty, mineral, light, vegetal, 9.5%
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2021 Lienert Vineyards Roussanne
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
ripe fruit, textured, easy drinking, nice mouthfeel, 11.7%
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2018 Lienert Vineyards Shiraz
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
Bigger bolder palate, overripe fruit flavors, juice tannins, alcohol heat 14.50%
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2021 Lienert Vineyards Grenache Estate
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
40% whole bunch, fresh ripe, red fruit, some savoury notes, juicy, easy
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2020 Lienert Vineyards Shiraz Jack West
Australia, South Australia, Barossa
bigger, overripe, savoury, hot 14.50%, smoky, lacks finesse
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2021 Lienert Vineyards Grenache Jack West
Australia, South Australia, Barossa
light, crispy, fruit forward, some savoury notes
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2019 Greenock Creek Shiraz
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
tight, bold flavours, juicy, ripe black fruit notes, nice juicy tannins, 15.50% warmth
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2020 Greenock Creek Shiraz Stone Block
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
fruit forward, black fruit, less savoury than 'normal' Shiraz 2019 tasted before, warmth, nice mouthfeel, richer
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2019 Greenock Creek Shiraz Jaensch Block Shiraz
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
Riper, earthy, spicy, black fruit, savoury, nice palate, juicy tannins, long finish
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2020 Greenock Creek Shiraz Alices
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
Savoury, nice earthy, juicy tannins, heavy handed in oak, warm, needs time but very alcoholic (16%), interesting, rich, but way too young
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2020 Greenock Creek Shiraz Casey's Block
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
Big, heady, ripe to overripe, black fruit, bold palate, big frame, nice texture, alcohol bite (16%) but not like Alices 2020
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2020 Greenock Creek Cabernet Sauvignon High Ridge
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
Light, easy, fresh, spicy, peppery, tight, welcoming, big tannins, juicy, a touch earthy
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2020 Greenock Creek Shiraz Fifteen Claims
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
Less profound, ripe red fruit, a touch spicy, oaky rich, hot 15%
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2021 Kirkton Estate Wines Shiraz The James Reserve
Australia, New South Wales, Hunter Valley
Bigger, savoury, smoky, ripe fruit, ncie fruit, red fruit, juicy tannins, a touch aggressively green (recently bottles), give it time
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2019 Kirkton Estate Wines Shiraz Triton
Australia, New South Wales, Hunter Valley
Fruity, easy, red fruit, some savoury notes, smoky, jiicy, nice fruit, nice texture, a bit hot
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2022 Kirkton Estate Wines The Sarah rose
Australia, New South Wales, Hunter Valley
Light, spicy, earthy, a touch herbal, low on red fruit
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2020 Kirkton Estate Wines Chardonnay The Agnes Reserve
Australia, New South Wales, Hunter Valley, Pokolbin
50-60yo vines, 10% new oak, nice frame, elegant, nice kick into it, fine oak frame, nice texture, great quality for price
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2022 Kirkton Estate Wines Sémillon The William
Australia, New South Wales, Hunter Valley
Easy, fruity, light citrus, light body, tight texture, very fresh, nice though
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2021 Kirkton Estate Wines Chardonnay The Matilda
Australia, New South Wales, Hunter Valley, Pokolbin
Light and easy, nice texture, ripe fruit, nice kick into it
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NV Tamar Ridge/Pirie Traditional Method Sparkling
Australia, Tasmania, Northern Tasmania
Drier than Devils Corner, yeast, nutty, more champagne like, apple, citrus, too much carbonation exploding in the palate, creamy but lacks finesse, hot
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NV Devil's Corner Pinot Noir Chardonnay
Australia, Tasmania, Tamar Valley
Ripe stone and red fruit, welcoming, nice CO2, creamy, med acidity, highly drinkable
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2020 Devil's Corner Pinot Noir
Australia, Tasmania
Light, spicy, smoky, a touch warmer, nice juicy fruit, tight harsh tannins though
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2019 Tamar Ridge Pinot Noir
Australia, Tasmania
More spicy, savoury, nice rich red fruit, easy drinking, more texture, nice frame
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2022 Philip Shaw Riesling Small Batch
Australia, New South Wales, Central Ranges, Orange
ripe, fatty, stone fruit, nice texture
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2021 Philip Shaw Viognier The Dreamer
Australia, New South Wales, Central Ranges, Orange
more floral, less fruit, stone fruit, nectarine, juicy, different
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2021 Philip Shaw Chardonnay No. 11
Australia, New South Wales, Central Ranges, Orange
nutty, oaky, fruit in the back, lacks depth, straightforward
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2019 Philip Shaw No. 17
Australia, New South Wales, Central Ranges, Orange
Cabernet Sauvingon and Cabernet Franc
Very strange, smokoy, milky, stalky tannins, low in fruit, red fruit, tight
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2015 Gundog Estate Sémillon The Chase
Australia, New South Wales, Hunter Valley
waxy, fresh, simple palate, low fruit, textured, short finish
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2021 Gundog Estate Sémillon Hunter's
Australia, New South Wales, Hunter Valley
Richer than the Chase 2015, more fruit forward, fresh, nice texture, less tight, elevated acidity
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2021 Gundog Estate Sémillon Wild
Australia, New South Wales, Hunter Valley
Very nice, fruit forward, elegant, ripe rich palate, beautiful, different, apple notes, nectarine, peach
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2020 Gundog Estate Smoking Barrel Red
Australia, New South Wales
smoky nose, ripe red fruit, spicy, nice tannins, nice mouthfeel, smoky again, bacon
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2020 Corryton Burge Chardonnay The Patroness
Australia, South Australia, Mount Lofty Ranges, Adelaide Hills
broad, ripe, fresh, elegant, buttery, "classic" aussie, med to high acidity, nutty
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2021 Corryton Burge Chardonnay
Australia, South Australia, Mount Lofty Ranges, Adelaide Hills
big, rich, nice fruit, straightforward, nice price
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2022 Corryton Burge Riesling
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Eden Valley
very fresh, nice, ripe, nice fruit, med acidity, dry, round, rather short
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2018 Corryton Burge Shiraz South Australia
Australia, South Australia
Big bold juicy, red fruit, herbs, there is also a rather smoky/spicy layer underneath, full body, ripe fruit, juicy, easy drinking
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2019 Corryton Burge Shiraz Barossa
Australia, South Australia, Barossa
Big bold smoky red ripe to overripe juicy notes, easy drinking, warm-ish (14.50%), tight tannins
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2021 Stanton & Killeen Arinto
Australia, Victoria, North East, Rutherglen
different, vegetal, same style, round, easy, kind of weird
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2015 Tahbilk Marsanne 1927 Vines
Australia, Victoria, Central Victoria, Nagambie Lakes
Veryt tight green fruit, peppery, underripe, fresh, pear, quince, palate tight, showing tannins, structured, bold
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2021 Tahbilk Marsanne
Australia, Victoria, Central Victoria, Nagambie Lakes
Tight, some fruit in palate, pear, green apple, difficult to cut through it as it is
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2021 Jim Barry Assyrtiko
Australia, South Australia, Mount Lofty Ranges, Clare Valley
Very tight, aggressive, tight textured, smoky, rubbery
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NV House of Arras A by Arras Premium Cuvée
Australia, Tasmania
high carbonation, some yeast notes, lacks depth
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NV House of Arras Blanc de Blancs
Australia, Tasmania
yeasty, fruit, citrus, lemon, layered, but again rather aggressive carbonation
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NV House of Arras Brut Elite
Australia, Tasmania
very creamy, highly carbonated, citrus, lacks depth, quince, citrus, warm
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2014 House of Arras Blanc de Blancs
Australia, Tasmania
fresh, round, citrus, quince, exploding co2 and cuts short
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2014 House of Arras Grand Vintage
Australia, Tasmania
creamy, spicy, nice fruit, again exploding co2, green texture, aggressive, better framed than the previous wines tasted, more fresh
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2019 Petaluma Chardonnay Tiers
Australia, South Australia, Mount Lofty Ranges, Piccadilly Valley
More elegant, fine frame, less profound, rich fruit, rather aggressive price though, fresu
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2021 Petaluma Chardonnay Yellow Label
Australia, South Australia, Mount Lofty Ranges, Adelaide Hills
Rich palate, buttery, rather short finish
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2017 Jansz Wine Company Vintage Cuvée
Australia, Tasmania
creamy, yellow fruit, apple, pear, cider notes, nutty, nicely layered
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2019 Yalumba Viognier The Virgilius
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Eden Valley
Fruit forward, floral notes, nice texture, elegant, rich, complex
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2020 Torbreck (Cuvée) Juveniles
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
a touch warm, elegant, finesse, fruit forward, easy palate, could even be served slighly chilled
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2020 Torbreck Shiraz The Struie
Australia, South Australia, Barossa
Big black fruit but with acidity, elegant, a few ripe notes, nice fresh and elegant, nice tannins, more red than black fruit in palate, very fresh
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2021 Tyrrell's Sémillon
Australia, New South Wales, Hunter Valley
light, very fruity, everyday wine
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2016 Tyrrell's Sémillon Vat 1
Australia, New South Wales, Hunter Valley
Much lighter and fruit forward than I remember, strong fruit, low acidity, no smoke notes yet, tight structure
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2021 Tyrrell's Chardonnay Hunter Valley
Australia, New South Wales, Hunter Valley
Light, easy, slight green/herbal, fruit, citrus peel, med body, nice underlying complexity
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2019 Tyrrell's Chardonnay Vat 47
Australia, New South Wales, Hunter Valley
Elegant, nice frame, buttery, fruit, ripe, med body, long finish
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2019 Tyrrell's Shiraz Rufus Stone Heathcote
Australia, Victoria, Central Victoria, Heathcote
Heavier oak notes, rich, black fruit and fine oak frame, beautiful fruit no sign of overipe or dried notes, elegant
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2019 Tyrrell's Shiraz Vat 9
Australia, New South Wales, Hunter Valley
Refined, elegant, fruit, fresh, a touch smoky, a fine oak frane, nutty, nice tannins, juicy, rich body
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2022 Langmeil Riesling Wattle Brae
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Eden Valley
light, easy, fresh, citrus/lemon peel, fruit forward, easy going, lacks depth, smooth
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2022 Langmeil Three Gardens Viognier Marsanne Roussanne
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
65% Viognier 15% Marsanne 15% Roussanne 5% Clairette Blanche
nice and rich, smooth fresh, light, fruit forward, nice texture,
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2022 Langmeil Chardonnay Spring Fever
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Eden Valley
Light, spring time, floral notes, light fresh notes, welcoming notes, party wine
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2022 Langmeil Chardonnay High Road
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Eden Valley
1/3 new oak, 1/3 old oak
Elegant, fine oak frame, a touch peppery/spicy, nice fruit, nice oak frame, cool wine
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2021 Langmeil Three Gardens Grenache Shiraz Mataro
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
Lovely fruit, nice, elegant and fruity, smooth texture, nice slightly spicy frame, beautiful elegant tannins, party wine
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2020 Langmeil Grenache The Fifth Wave
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
Elegant, light, fresh, juicy, welcoming, a bit green, nice fruity, juicy, elegant, fine and beautiful
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2021 Langmeil Black Widow
Australia, South Australia, Barossa
Mourvedre, Petite Shiraz, Carignan, Counoise, Cinsault
Veryu fresh, juicy, easy, herbal notes, the palate is very easy, freshness, light, juicy tannins
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2021 Langmeil Steadfast Shiraz Cabernet
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
59% Shiraz 41% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14.50%
Very big fruit in the nose, elegant, shows freshness, peppery, juicy tannins, a touch warm, lacks depth, short finish
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2020 Langmeil Cabernet Sauvignon The Blacksmith
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
Big, fruit forward, a touch herbal, peppery, spicy, nice texture, nice fruit, light body, firm tannins, med finish
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2019 Langmeil Cabernet Sauvignon Jackaman's
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
Beautiful, peppery, elegant, green notes, fresh, nice juicy tannins, med body, fine texture a touch warm (15%)
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2021 Langmeil Shiraz The Long Mile
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
12-35 yo vines, 12 months in seasoned american and french oak
Light, easier, fruit forwrard, even a touch peppery, easy smooth palate, lacks the depth of the previous wines, party wine
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2020 Langmeil Shiraz Valley Floor
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
Fine frame, dark, rich, black fruit, rich fruit, alcohol warmth (14.50%), some herbal notes, smoky notes
Beautiful palate, juicy, smooth, spicy notes, peppery, structured, nice oak frame, long finish
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2019 Langmeil Shiraz "Orphan Bank"
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
Big bold juicy, heat (15%) but elegant, some smoky notes, fresh, herbal notes too
Really beautiful texture, fruit forward, red herries, nice rich tannins, long finish
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2017 Langmeil Shiraz Lineage
Australia, South Australia, Barossa
174yo Syrah vines offering 87% in the blend plus 13% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% new french oak 90% seasoned oak, 1st vintage
Great depth, earthy, spicy, beautiful earth notes, the texture is amazing, insane fruit profile, earthy again in palate, fine tannins, long finish
No more words for this, this is true history here !!
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2021 Yangarra Estate Roussanne
Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale
harsh, vegetal, papery (?), palate is better, med fruit, green notes again
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2020 Yangarra Estate Old Vine Grenache
Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale
Light, easy, fruit forward, lacks depth, few tannins, entry level
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2016 Yangarra Estate Mourvèdre McLaren Vale
Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale
Big black notes, black fruit, a touh smoky, rich bold tanins, ripe fruit, warm 14.50%
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2020 Yangarra Estate Blanc Ovitelli
Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale
Very fresh, green fresh citrus, pear, lime peel, green apple, med body, med finish
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2019 Yangarra Estate Roussanne Roux Beaute
Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale
200 days on skin in ceramic eggs
Rich, yellow deep color, highly extracted, aggressive fruit, stone fruit, oxidized apple/cider notes, palate the same, rich, long finish
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2019 Yangarra Estate Grenache Ovitelli Grenache
Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale
fruit forward, different, a few herbal notes, juicy, red fruit, spicy, seems overpriced, lacks depth
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2019 Yangarra Estate Shiraz King's Wood
Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale
Big bold, juicy, black fruit, nice juicy tannins, smooth drinking
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2017 Yangarra Estate Shiraz Ironheart
Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale
Big spicy, red fruit, black fruit, a touch smoky, big palate and juicy, med intensity, tight tannins, welcoming
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2018 Yangarra Estate Grenache High Sands
Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale
It smells more upfront, red and black fruit, a touch smoky, black fruit mostly in palate, tight tannins, textured, hot (14.50%), needs time but it seems very highly priced
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2019 Yabby Lake Vineyard Chardonnay Red Claw
Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Mornington Peninsula
fresh, citrus, lemon, easy, a green
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2021 Yabby Lake Vineyard Chardonnay Single Vineyard
Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Mornington Peninsula
more textured than red claw, green notes, very fresh, promising, nice acidity
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2019 Distant Noises Chardonnay
Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Yarra Valley
Very fruity, green, easy going, ripe but also fresh, a touch flat
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2021 Agricola Vintners Ebenezer
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
Shiraz, big black fresh fruit, juicy, floral notes, spice notes
Big fresh juicy, beautiful tannins, rich, great texture, long finish
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2021 Agricola Vintners Flaxman Valley
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Eden Valley
Quite herbal, stalky, red fruit, big juicy palate, spicy, light tannins, freshness, light and easy, nice
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NV Sami-Odi Shiraz Little Wine #12
Australia, South Australia, Barossa
very fresh, red fruit, juicy, nice tanins, med body, elegant, high acidity (weird), med finish but finish
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2021 Sami-Odi Shiraz Hoffmann Dallwitz
Australia, South Australia, Barossa
Very dense, fruit, red and black fruit, spice note, oak note, bold, very fresh in the nose, tight tannins
Big juicy palate, very easy drinking despite the buckets of tannins, smoky, spicy
Definately needs time, quite pricey
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2016 Kanta Riesling Echunga Vineyard
Australia, South Australia, Mount Lofty Ranges, Adelaide Hills
400m altitude, 8 months on lees, nice and tight, fruit with a touch petrol notes, palate is easygoing, fruity, flinty, tightens with air in the glass
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2016 Levantine Hill Estate Pinot Noir
Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Yarra Valley
Juicy, a touch smoky, cherry, easy smooth
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2019 Peerick The Mang
Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Pyrenees
light, easy, fruit cherries, pyrazine
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2018 Sub Rosa Shiraz
Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Grampians
Big, fruity, jammy, black fruit, nice oak frame, easygoing
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2018 Faisan Estate Shiraz
Australia, New South Wales, Central Ranges, Orange
pale "old" color, very european in style, earthy, spicy, savoiry, light, juicy tannins, bacon, med finish
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2020 Byron & Harold Shiraz The Partners
Australia, Western Australia, South West Australia, Great Southern
nice bold, fruit notes, very fresh, tight tannins, juicy fruit
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2020 West Cape Howe Shiraz Cape To Cape
Australia, Western Australia
A touch green notes, spicy, showing black berry, bold, juicy
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2020 Coughlan Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Australia, Western Australia, South West Australia, Geographe
quite typical varietal expression, green pepper, eucalyptus, sweet spices, easy palate, juicy tannins, straightforward
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2018 Fraser Gallop Cabernet Sauvignon Palladian
Australia, Western Australia, South West Australia, Margaret River
nice mixture of fruit and peppery/green notes, easy, welcoming, tight palate, nice tannins, a bit hot (14%), spicy
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