Juniper Crossing Shiraz 2017

Juniper Crossing Shiraz 2017

  08:30    Stu.

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Hal Bibby, Juniper Distribution and Marketing Manager, is a generous soul and good for a yarn. The accompanying info for the sample pack this wine was included in was preceded by a great summary (though perhaps that word itself undersells it) of the vintage conditions...

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Hastwell & Lightfoot Montepulciano 2017

Hastwell & Lightfoot Montepulciano 2017

  20:38    Stu.

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"Wines made for eating", nice tagline from the Hastwell and Lightfoot crew - a brand name I feel I've known for an age.  Initially deep and dark, before the onset of lighter and brighter fruit sitting at its core. It's boysenberry, perhaps a suggestion of raspberry...

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Shaw Estate Riesling 2018

Shaw Estate Riesling 2018

  19:03    Stu.

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Beautifully fragrant from Canberra District's Shaw Estate here. It's all manner of things, ranging from crisp green apple and kaffir lime, to a little bath salt and delicate soft tropical fruit. I'd personally be looking to harness those aromatics and marry to some spice,...

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Harewood Estate Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2018

Harewood Estate Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2018

  15:59    Stu.

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Grassy, citrus, over a milky sage like aroma. Certainly speaking of its lead component. Assertive acidity combined with the tropical nuances provide the wines initial energy. The passionfruit essence giving way to an amalgam of spice and flint-like notes. Good blending...

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Alkoomi White Label Sauvignon Blanc 2018

Alkoomi White Label Sauvignon Blanc 2018

  15:56    Stu.

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Alkoomi's White Label range offers some of the best value wines amongst their respective varieties. This Sauvignon Blanc no exception, offering what the variety does from the cool Frankland River region in Western Australia's South-East corner. Exuding the grassy, herbaceous...

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