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January 2, 2024

Tapanappa Definitus Pinot Noir Foggy Hill low res

Tapanappa Definitus Pinot Noir 2021

Pinot Noir - Red
This expressive wine displays impressive purity of fruit with excellent volume of dark cherry, dried herbs and terracotta aromas which...
  • 94 points
  • $90~
  • 2028-2040
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Tapanappa Foggy Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir

Tapanappa Foggy Hill Pinot Noir 2022

Pinot Noir - Red
Lovely generous aromas of berry compote, damp earth, truffle and spice are seamless intertwined with quality French oak. It then...
  • 92 points
  • $60~
  • 2028-2035
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Vasse Felix Cabernet

Vasse Felix Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Cabernet - Cabernet Sauvignon - Red
This is a more refined expression of Vasse Felix Cabernet with beautifully composed aromas of blackcurrants, dried Italian herbs, and...
  • 92+ points
  • $55~
  • 2025-2038
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NEB

Quin Wines Pyrenees Nebbiolo 2021

Nebbiolo - Red
Pretty and refined aromas to start – pure red cherry, rose petals and dried oregano in a lighter, fragrant style....
  • 93 points
  • $55~
  • 2023-2030
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EV Shiraz NV

Quin Wines Eden Valley Shiraz 2020

Red - Shiraz
This punchy Barossan Shiraz is a chameleon thanks to an initial burst of roasted meat and umami before diving into...
  • 93 points
  • $55~
  • 2026-2034
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NV Hi

Quin Wines Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2022

Chardonnay - White
This impressive young Chardonnay jumps out of the glass with incredible detail and subtlety. It opens a little shy, the...
  • 94 points
  • $33~
  • 2026-2034
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Flintlock Shiraz

Gundog Estate Flintrock Hilltops Shiraz 2022

Red - Shiraz
Now that’s more like it with equal parts intrigue and power. Brooding savoury aromas of roast meats and soy sauce...
  • 93 points
  • $75~
  • 2027-2036
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Hilltops Shiraz No

Gundog Estate Hilltops Shiraz No. 2 2022

Red - Shiraz
This is a wine of the season from Hilltops in a distinctly Syrah style with more than a nod to...
  • 91 points
  • $35~
  • 2027-2032
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Platinetti Ghemme

Platinetti Guido Ghemme 2019

As for the previous two wines from Platinetti, fruit comes from the Ronco Maso vineyard. The difference here is the vines’ age:...
  • 96 points
  • $99~
  • 2023-2045+
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Smoking Barrel Shiraz

Gundog Estate Smoking Barrel Shiraz 2022

Red - Shiraz
This in an intriguing wine, a blend of Hunter and Hilltops fruit, with plenty of detail but you have to...
  • 91 points
  • $30~
  • 2024-2028
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Henschke Keyneton Euphonium ShiCabMer EVBV S

Henschke Keyneton Euphonium 2020

Opening Euphonium soon? Consider a decant or some swishes in the glass first. Or, open the bottle, leave it for...
  • 93 points
  • $66~
  • 2023-2036
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Henschke Marble Angel S

Henschke Marble Angels Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Cabernet - Cabernet Sauvignon - Red
Marble angels is a reference to Julius Henschke, artist and sculptor, whose work is included in Adelaide’s War Memorial. Marble...
  • 95 points
  • $78~
  • 2023-2036
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Henschke Tappa Pass Shiraz S

Henschke Tappa Pass Vineyard Selection Shiraz 2021

Red - Shiraz
A meeting of parcels of old vine Shiraz (up to 70 years old) grown in the Eden Valley and the...
  • 94 points
  • $125~
  • 2023-2038
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Henschke The Rose Grower Nebbiolo 2021

Nebbiolo - Red
This perfumed and subtle Nebbiolo expression has a distinct Langhe feel about it thanks to good complexity and approachability. Seamless...
  • 92 points
  • $50~
  • 2023-2028
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Henschke Innes Vineyard Pinot Gris AH S

Henschke Innes Vineyard Adelaide Hills Pinot Gris 2023

Pinot Gris - White
There is lovely charm and delicacy to be found in this 2023 Adelaide Hills Pinot Gris as it delivers musk...
  • 91 points
  • $37~
  • 2023-2026
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La Kooki NV Rose Blonde DE

La Kooki Rosé Blonde 2023

Other - Rosé
A very light-coloured rosé; more like a golden yellow with a gingery tinge than a rosé. White cherries, wild strawberries,...
  • 95 points
  • $28~
  • 2023-2026
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Boya Chardonnay

La Kooki Boya Chardonnay 2021

Chardonnay - White
At first glance, it’s reminiscent of a textbook Margaret River Chardonnay: a medley of vanilla, fresh cream, melted butter, raw...
  • 96 points
  • $65~
  • 2023-2031
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LK Ries GS

La Kooki Riesling 2023

Riesling - White
Lemon sherbet, mandarin peel, jasmine, mint granita. A textural Great Southern Riesling with that sherbet-like acidity and plenty of flesh...
  • 94 points
  • $28~
  • 2023-2026
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Leconfield Lonicera

Lonicera by Leconfield Coonawarra Merlot Cabernet Franc 2023

Cabernet - Cabernet Franc - Merlot - Red
Mainly Merlot with some Cabernet Franc. Stylistically, it is a nod to France’s Beaujolais, a vibrant and fruity red with...
  • 92 points
  • $28~
  • 2023-2025
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M Nebbiolo

De Bortoli Yarra Valley Nebbiolo Fizz NV

Nebbiolo - Red
Nebbiolo sparkling? Don’t mind if I do. Appearing like a rosé with bubbles, the vibrant nose presents red fruits and...
  • 93 points
  • $30~
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M Este Cuvee

De Bortoli Yarra Valley Este Cuvée NV

Cuvée - Other
Made with the three traditional grape varieties of Champagne but with some added Pinot Blanc, 60% of the base wine...
  • 93 points
  • $28~
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M Ancient Soils

De Bortoli Heathcote Ancient Soils Tempranillo Touriga 2022

Red - Tempranillo
Tempranillo and Touriga appear to be thriving in Heathcote, and given the region’s continuing embrace of alternative varieties, that spells...
  • 93 points
  • $25~
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M Chill No Chill

De Bortoli Yarra Valley Chill No Chill Pinot Syrah 2023

Red - Syrah
I honestly can’t get enough of Pinot/Syrah blends, particularly when they’re done in such a fun way as this wine...
  • 92 points
  • $25~
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Leconfield Cabernet Franc

Leconfield Cabernet Franc 2022

Cabernet - Cabernet Franc - Red
A bright, dense, and uniquely Australian expression of Cabernet Franc. Ripe plum, dark cherry skin, black tea leaf, sage and...
  • 93 points
  • $36~
  • 2023-2033
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