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The Little Wine Company 2025 #huntervalley #albarino- #vegan Big vibrant bouquet of limes with a hint of sea spray. Gorgeous, mouth filling, crisp steely flavours leading to a magnificent, refreshing finish. TRULY OUTSTANDING!!
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October 5, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Hahndorf Hill Winery 2024 #adelaidehills #pinotgrigio- very attractive bouquet of pears & florals, delightful flavours of ripe apples & crisp pears with crispy, zingy acidity on the vibrant finish.
OH YUM!!
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November 26, 2024 at 11:56 PM
First Ridge 2025 #mudgee #vermentino Attractive bouquet of pears, citrus & a hint of pineapple. Silky smooth, well rounded palate oozing with citrus flavours & having a lovely texture.
MAGNIFICENT
Winner of 2 Trophies (Mudgee + A &NZ Boutique wine awards)
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December 23, 2025 at 8:06 PM
ALDI Australia 2024 BLACKSTONE PADDOCK #LimitedRelease #tasmania #pinotgris- Alluring complex bouquet of ripe peaches, nectarines & a dash of pear with a hint of spice. Gorgeous mouth filling, rich flavours on the multi-faceted palate, with an elegant finish. SO REFINED-TOP STUFF!
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November 4, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Lake Breeze Wines 2023 #langhornecreek #nerodavola- lovely depth of red/purple colour, alluring bouquet of red berries, florals & a splash of spice. Silky smooth, well rounded,mid-depth tasty palate with a tight finish making it a superb pasta & pizza wine.
MAGNIFICO!!!
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December 3, 2024 at 5:15 AM
Mitolo Wines 2022 #mclarenvale JESTER #malbec mid depth purple colour, elegant bouquet of plums & mulberries with a smidge of herbs. Superb, silky smooth palate with enticing flavours & slightly grippy, lingering finish. AN EXCELLENT FOOD WINE!!
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November 13, 2024 at 8:33 PM
Yangarra Estate Vineyard 2023 #mclarenvale #blewitsprings #biodynamic #roussanne- STUNNING!!- delightful bouquet of ripe pears, florals & a whiff of honeysuckle. Superb textural palate of rich pears + a dollop of honey, silky smooth yet crisp & vibrant.
TRULY OUTSTANDING

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October 9, 2024 at 3:43 AM
Wines By Farquhar 2021 #barossavalley #lagrein a great example of #emergingvarieties thriving in Oz. Deep, almost black in colour, aromas of dark plums with a dash of spice & musk on the bouquet. Round, rich, deep flavours on the palate, subtly elegant & sophisticated.
VERY CLASSY
November 13, 2024 at 2:44 AM
First Ridge 2023 #mudgee #montepulciano - Deep purple colour, lovely bouquet of plums, cherries & blackberries. Gorgeous juicy, vibrant palate with mountains of delightful flavours & a nice tight, grippy lingering finish. BELLISSIMO!!!
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September 8, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Yalumba 2025 #edenvalley #Roussanne #vegan- An attractive, floral bouquet with a goodly dash of lavender. Gorgeous palate of smooth silky peach flavours with a smidge of citrus & a hint of spices. VERY ELEGANT!!
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March 3, 2026 at 3:43 AM
Doing a talk tonight at the Blackwood Winemakers & Brewers Club in Adelaide on the exciting new #spanish white #emergingvarieties #verdejo
Presenting a Spanish Verdejo + the excellent Bassham Wines #riverland Verdejo!!
January 15, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Cargo Road Wines 2022 #orangensw #gewurztraminer- gorgeous vibrant aromatic muscat like bouquet- fresh & very appealing. Slightly zingy, ubber tasty palate with an enchanting finish.
HOT TO TROT!!
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May 5, 2024 at 7:46 PM
First Ridge wines 'ALIRA' 2024 #mudgee #singlevineyard #prosecco. Bright crisp citrus bouquet with a gorgeous palate of zippy lemons, limes & a dash of green pears. The finish is long, crisp and very refreshing.
UTTERLY DELIGHTFUL!!
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February 21, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Smith and Hooper 2025 #wrattonbully #PinotGrigio- #wildferment #vegan- Elegant bouquet of apples & pears with just a hint of florals. Silky smooth, yet crisp palate with oodles of delightful flavours READY TO ROCK!!
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November 26, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Paracombe Wines- 2021 #adelaidehills #tempranillo #veganfriendly- Vivid purple in colour, bright aromas of cherries & black berries with a dash of spice. Superb mouth filling, rich palate with deep, well structured flavours of dark fruits, leading to a crisp finish. OUTSTANDING!
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March 3, 2026 at 5:27 AM
Berton Vineyards 2025 ALFRESCO #riverina #fiano -#veganfriendly Charming bouquet of limes, lemons+ a dash of florals. Bright, crisp palate, beautifully balanced with great depth, lively citrus flavours & a zingy, crisp. refreshing finish. DELIGHTFUL!!
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November 4, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Topper's Mountain Wines 2023 #NewEngland "SEEKERS RED" - #tempranillo-Subtle bouquet of red berries, strawberries & just a hint of dried herbs. The palate is beautifully juicy with rich elegant flavours leading to a slightly grippy, lingering finish, making it
A GREAT FOOD WINE!!
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June 1, 2026 at 7:21 AM
Kilikanoon Wines SMALL BATCH 2023 #clarevalley #cabernetfranc- Vibrant purple in colour, blousy bouquet of red berries & violets with a hint of white pepper. Gorgeous, juicy, fruit driven palate with lashings of exciting flavours & a long lingering finish. FANTASTIC!!
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September 30, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Kilikanoon Wines 'SMALL BATCH' 2024 #clarevalley Rose #sangiovese Light bright salmon pink in colour, alluring bouquet of strawberries & red berries with a dash of spice. Juicy, delightfully flavoured palate- silky smooth & very elegant. A TOP DROP!!
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September 29, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Kilikanoon Wines SMALL BATCH 2022 #clarevalley #montepulciano- Inky purple in colour, lovely bouquet of plums, red berries & a dash of dried herbs. On the palate it is hugely tasty, silky smooth, beautifully structured with a divine long lingering finish. MAGNIFICENT!!
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October 3, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Angullong Wines 2023 FOSSIL HILL #orangensw #Barbera- gorgeous bright red colour, enticing aromas of red & black berries with a superb mouthful of scrumptious red berry flavours, a degree of complexity & subtle tannins. MOST ATTRACTIVE INDEED!!
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July 2, 2025 at 5:54 AM
Spook Hill Wines WRAITH 2023 #riverland #malbec Deep dense in colour, vibrant bouquet with vanillin oak, fresh cherries & a hint of earthiness. Magnificent rich, round, deeply flavoured palate with stacks of mulberry & cherries & a lingering vibrant finish.
BRILLIANT!!
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December 12, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Willunga 100 2025 #mclarenvale #grenacheblanc- a rare but exciting #emergingvarieties- Vibrant,zesty citrus with a splash of green apple on the attractive bouquet + a hint of florals. Smooth creamy yet crisp palate with bright citrus & green apple flavours & a refreshing finish. C'EST MAGNIFIQUE!
September 28, 2025 at 4:31 AM
ArtWine Estate 2022 'PACK LEADER' #adelaidehills #cabernetfranc rich vanillin oak & vibrant red berries on the attractive bouquet. Divine palate, oh so drinkable with delightful flavours + a hint of spice & herbs on the back palate. UTTERLY DELICIOUS!!
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July 18, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Longview Vineyard 2023 #adelaidehills ROSATO #nebbiolo/ #pinotnero- gorgeous light salmon pink colour, fragrant, floral bouquet with a splash of strawberries & rose petals. Elegant, classy, ubber tasty palate with a delightful finish. TOP SHELF!!
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April 10, 2024 at 7:03 PM