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2016 Moon Bridge Sauvignon BlancSouth Australia, AUSTRALIA$13. 99Bottle$167.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now (2017)ABV: 12%Closure: StelvinBright pale straw colour with a watery hue. Aromas of tropical fruits and ripe red apples overlay subtle citrus and spice. Light in body the palate has guava and fresh apple flavours which intermix with some lime and light spice. Finishes with tangy acidity and a moderate aftertaste of limes, fresh apples and citrus.
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Alc 12% -
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2021 Motley Cru Sauvignon BlancKing Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$14. 99Bottle$179.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2021-2022)ABV: 11.2%Closure: StelvinBrilliant water like colour with the faintest tinge of green to the edges. Lifted passionfruit, green apple and lime scents have subtle herbaceous grassy overtones. Crunchy lime, green apple and herbaceous gooseberry flavours are underpinned by subtle grassy and flinty mineral elements. Finishes dry with crisp acidity and a zippy aftertaste.
Drink over the next year.
Alc. 11.2% -
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2021 Motley Cru Pinot GrigioKing Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$14. 99Bottle$179.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2021-2022)ABV: 12.8%Closure: StelvinBrilliant water like core with light straw tinged hues. Aromas of pear, apple and citrus mix with subtle musk and spice notes. Delicious pear and red apple fruits show good intensity with a support act of musk and spice lying underneath. Finishes dry with crisp acidity and a long beautifully textured aftertaste.
Drink over the next year.
Alc. 12.8% -
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2020 Motley Cru Pinot GrigioKing Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$13. 99Bottle$167.88 DozenCellar: Drink now (2021)ABV: 12.9%Closure: StelvinBrilliant water like colour with a light tinge of green around the outskirts. Pear and apple aromas mix with hints of honeysuckle and light quince. Richly fruited and quite luscious in its feel, the palate is filled with ripe pear, Jonathan apple and honeysuckle with a dash of spice making an appearance on the fresh yet well rounded finish. Long delicious aftertaste.
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Alc. 12.9% -
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2021 Mount Avoca Moates Lane Sauvignon BlancVictoria, AUSTRALIA$14. 99Bottle$179.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now (2022)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinBrilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Aromas of gooseberry and tropical fruits mingle with light asparagus and herbaceous grassy notes. Nicely rounded palate with pear and tropical fruit flavours to the fore. Relatively soft acidity with some delicate capsicum and herbaceous grassy characters emerging on the medium length finish.
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Alc. 12.5% -
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2019 Mount Avoca Moates Lane ChardonnayMount Avoca, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$13. 99Bottle$167.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2019-2021)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinBrilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Fresh peach, pear and melon aromas are trailed by some light spice. Full and texturally round in the mouth, flavours of ripe peaches and tropical fruits show good intensity underpinned by toasty clove and spice nuances. Finishes dry with brisk acidity and a medium to long aftertaste full of ripe fruits.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 13.5% -
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2019 Mount Avoca Moates Lane Sauvignon BlancVictoria, AUSTRALIA$13. 99Bottle$167.88 DozenCellar: Drink now (2020)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinBrilliant water like colour with a faint greenish tinge to the outskirts. Lifted aromas of passionfruit and green apple are followed by some ripe lime and faint herbaceous notes. Intensely flavoured passionfruit, pineapple and lime fruits drive the palate. Finishes dry with crisp acidity and a long fruit driven aftertaste.
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Alc. 13% -
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2017 Mount Avoca Moates Lane ChardonnayVictoria, AUSTRALIA$13. 99Bottle$167.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now (2018)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinBrilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. The nose dispels aromas of peach, tropical fruits, subtle dried honey and citrus. Round in the mouth the simplistic palate has flavours of peach and tropical fruits over spicy vanillin oak. Clean dry finish with relatively soft acidity. Moderate aftertaste of peach, tropical fruits and spicy vanillin oak.
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Alc. 13% -
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2021 Mr Riggs Ein Riese RieslingAdelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$19. 99Bottle$239.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2021-2027)ABV: 10%Closure: StelvinBrilliant water like colour with a distinct greenish tinge running around the outskirts. Delicate lime, mandarin and orange blossom scents emerge followed by hints of flinty minerals. Showing less restraint than the nose, the palate features scrumptious red apple, lime and subtle honeysuckle flavours which are underscored by infusions of orange blossom. Crisp off dry finish with a light tang to the elegant aftertaste.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 10% -
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2019 Mrs Q Pinot GrigioAdelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$13. 99Bottle$167.88 DozenCellar: Drink now (2021)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinBright pale straw colour with a watery hue. Aromas of ripe pear, apple and honeysuckle are trailed by light spice. Quite full with soft acidity, the palate has an even spread of ripe pear, red apple, honeysuckle and spice flavours. Finishes dry with a well rounded and textured aftertaste that’s generously endowed.
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Alc. 12.5% -
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2015 Mt Duneed Estate Moscato 375mlVictoria, AUSTRALIA$13. 99Bottle$167.88 DozenMinimum 24 bottlesCellar: Drink now (2016)ABV: 7.5%Closure: StelvinLight strawberry pink colour with a watery hue and delicate spritz. The nose displays aromas of sweet mango and tropical fruits followed by a grapey sweetness and sherbet. Refreshing mango and tropical fruit flavours with a sweet grapey finish. Modest aftertaste of sweet mango and tropical fruits.
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Alc 7.5% -
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2016 Mt. Monster ChardonnayLimestone Coast, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$14. 99Bottle$179.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: 1 - 2 Years (2018-2019)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinBrilliant pale straw colour with greenish tinged edges and a watery hue. Aromas of tropical fruits and ripe peaches dominate the nose with some citrus and melon notes also chipping in. Fruit driven palate with flavours of tropical fruits and ripe melon to the fore over some refreshing citrus. Clean crisp finish with an aftertaste of tropical fruits, melon and citrus.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc 13% -
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2016 Mt. Monster Sauvignon BlancLimestone Coast, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$14. 99Bottle$179.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now (2017)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinBrilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Lifted aromas of tropical fruits are followed by guava and citrus. The palate is dominated by ripe tropical fruit flavours with citrus, guava and spice also chiming in. Crisp finish with an aftertaste of tropical fruits, guava, citrus and subtle spice.
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Alc 13% -
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2012 Nine on the Roof Sauvignon BlancAdelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$13. 99Bottle$167.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesABV: 13%Closure: Screw CapBrilliant water like colour with distinctive greenish tinge around the edges and watery hue. The nose reveals passionfruit and tropical fruit top notes followed by some ripe gooseberry and citrus. The palate is filled with passionfruit and ripe gooseberry flavours followed by some citrus with a clean crisp finish. Aftertaste of passionfruit, gooseberry and citrus.
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Alc 13% -
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2012 Norfolk Rise Vineyard Sauvignon BlancMount Benson, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$13. 99Bottle$167.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: 1 - 2 Years (2014-2015)ABV: 12.5%Closure: Screw CapBrilliant very pale straw colour with watery hue. Aromas of citrus, green apple, some light herbaceous grassy characters and mineral end notes. On the palate citrus flavours are overlaid with some herbaceous grassy characters followed by some light asparagus on the back palate. Clean crisp acid finish. Medium to long gooseberry, herbaceous grassy character and citrus aftertaste.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc 12.5% -
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2017 Norfolk Rise Vineyard Pinot GrigioLimestone Coast, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$13. 99Bottle$167.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2017-2019)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinBrilliant very pale straw colour with a watery hue. Lifted aromatics of pears and apples with a light musk overlay are followed by spice end notes. Nicely textured with a fresh finish and vibrant acidity the palate has flavours of pears, Jonathan apples and citrus over subtle spicy musk infusions. Dry conclusion with an aftertaste of pears, apples, light musk and spice.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 12.5% -
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2016 Nugan Estate Cookoothama Darling Point ChardonnayDarlington Point, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA$13. 99Bottle$167.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2019-2021)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinBrilliant very pale straw colour with a faint tinge of green to the outskirts and a watery hue. Ripe peach and tropical fruit aromas intermix with toasty oak and spice. Medium bodied with a very rounded feel, the palate sports ripe peach, tropical fruit and melon flavours with spicy vanillin oak undertones. Finishes dry with a good bite of freshness and a medium length aftertaste.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 13.5% -
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2013 Paringa ChardonnaySouth Australia, AUSTRALIA$11. 99Bottle$143.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now (2016)ABV: 12.9%Closure: StelvinBrilliant water like colour with a distinctive greenish tinge around the edges and a watery hue. Lifted aromas of ripe white peaches and tropical fruits are followed by melon and citrus. Rich with a creamy like, full textural feel the palate is filled with fruit driven flavours of ripe peaches, tropical fruits, melon and citrus. Finishes fresh with relatively crisp acidity. Aftertaste of ripe peaches, tropical fruits, melon and citrus.
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Alc 12.9% -
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2014 Peter Lehmann H&V Pinot GrisEden Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIAReduced from $19.99$14. 99Bottle$179.88 DozenCellar: 2 - 3 Years (2016-2017)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinBrilliant water like colour with a faint greenish tinge around the edges and a watery hue. Lifted aromas of ripe pear, Jonathan apple and musk are followed by some quince and spice end notes. On the palate fresh ripe pear and apple flavours are followed by nuances of quince and spice. Clean dry finish with an aftertaste of fresh pear, apple and lightly spiced quince.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc 12.5% -
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2013 Possingham & Summers ChardonnayAdelaide, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$13. 99Bottle$167.88 DozenCellar: 1 - 2 Years (2015-2016)ABV: 14%Closure: StelvinBrilliant very pale straw colour with the faintest of green tinges around the edges and watery hue. The nose shows fresh white peach top notes followed by a hint of apricot, melon and citrus. Full of pristine fruit the palate features a well rounded texture and mouthfilling flavours of ripe peach, tropical fruits, melon and spice. Clean crisp dry finish with aftertaste of ripe peach, tropical fruits and spice. An excellent unwooded Chardonnay.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc 14% -
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2013 Possingham & Summers ViognierAdelaide, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$13. 99Bottle$167.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: 1 - 2 Years (2015-2016)ABV: 14%Closure: StelvinBrilliant water like colour with greenish tinged edges and watery hue. The nose displays a delicate aromatic profile of tropical fruits, apricots, citrus and spice. The palate has flavours of tropical fruits intermixed with some spicy apricot followed by citrus finishing dry. Clean crisp acidity with aftertaste of spicy apricot and tropical fruits.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc 14% -
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2019 Quarisa Johnny Q Pinot GrisAdelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$11. 99Bottle$143.88 DozenCellar: Drink now (2021)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinBrilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Aromas of granny smith apple and lime are followed by hints of green pear and flinty mineral notes. Light and zesty, pear, crunchy green apple and lime fruits meld into a subtle minerality. Finishes dry with crisp acidity and a zippy aftertaste that’s more akin to Pinot Grigio than Pinot Gris in style.
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Alc. 12.5% -
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2020 Quarisa Johnny Q Pinot GrisSouth Eastern Australia, AUSTRALIA$11. 99Bottle$143.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now (2021)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinBrilliant very pale straw colour with hints of green around the edges and a watery hue. Aromas of pear and green apple are followed by some lime zest and light mineral notes. Vibrant pear, green apple and lime flavours drive the palate with subtle stony mineral nuances lying underneath. Crisp acidity with a dry refreshing finish.
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2010 Quarisa Treasures Padthaway ChardonnayPadthaway, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$13. 99Bottle$167.88 DozenABV: 13%Closure: Screw CapBrilliant pale straw colour with greenish tinge around the edges and watery hue. The nose displays ripe peach and tropical fruit aromas along with a touch of melon. The palate possesses good body weight with an almost creamy like mouthfeel. Generous flavours of ripe peach and tropical fruits dominate followed by a touch of spice. Soft acid finish with aftertaste of ripe peach, tropical fruits and spice.
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Alc 13% -
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2015 Quarisa Johnny Q Pinot GrisAdelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$10. 99Bottle$131.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now (2015)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinBrilliant very pale straw colour with a watery hue. Aromas of ripe pear and tropical fruits are overlaid by some musk with faint spice end notes. The palate is quite dry lacking any real textural qualities with flavours of pear, apple and citrus. Fresh dry finish. Modest aftertaste of pear, apple and citrus.
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Alc. 13% -
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2014 Quarisa Johnny Q ChardonnaySouth Australia, AUSTRALIA$10. 99Bottle$131.88 DozenCellar: 1 - 2 Years (2017-2018)ABV: 14%Closure: StelvinBrilliant straw colour with a watery hue. Aromas of ripe peach, tropical fruits and melon with some spice end notes. Full rounded mouthfeel with flavours of ripe peaches and tropical fruits dominate over some melon and spicy vanillin oak. Clean dry finish with sufficient acidity to keep everything in balance. Aftertaste of ripe peaches, tropical fruits and spice.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc 14% -
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2016 Quarisa Johnny Q ChardonnaySouth Australia, AUSTRALIA$11. 99Bottle$143.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2018-2020)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinBright pale straw colour with a faint tinge of green around the outskirts and a watery hue. Aromas of fresh peaches and tropical fruits are followed by some melon, citrus and light spice. A fruit driven palate of ripe peaches and tropical fruits sits over some melon, subtle vanillin oak and spice. Clean dry finish with good balanced freshness. Aftertaste of ripe peaches, tropical fruits, subtle vanillin oak and spice.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 13.5% -
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2018 Quarisa Johnny Q Pinot GrisAdelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$11. 99Bottle$143.88 DozenCellar: Drink now (2019)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinBrilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Aromas of ripe apples and pears mix with subtle honeysuckle and musk. Light with a rounded mid palate, flavours of pears and apples overlay subtle dried honey characters finishing dry with some citrusy freshness. Crisp acidity with a medium length aftertaste.
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Alc. 13% -
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2022 Redbank Victorian Pinot GrigioVictoria, AUSTRALIA$13. 99Bottle$167.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2022-2023)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinBrilliant very pale straw colour with a watery hue. Elevated pear and red apple aromas mix with hints of musk and faint honeysuckle. Delicious pear and red apple fruits flood the mouth with traces of lime and honeysuckle also present. Excellent intensity with a beautifully rounded textural feel finishing with brisk acidity and a lengthy, highly flavoursome aftertaste. A very moreish Pinot Grigio at a great price.
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Alc. 12.5% -
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2012 Reilly's Barking Mad Sauvignon BlancSouth Australia, AUSTRALIA$12. 99Bottle$155.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesABV: 12.5%Closure: Screw CapBrilliant water like colour with light greenish tinge around the edges and watery hue. Aromas of tropical fruits, passionfruit and citrus. The palate delivers simplistic tropical fruit and passionfruit flavours along with a trace of citrus. Clean crisp finish with aftertaste of tropical fruits and passionfruit.
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2015 Reillys R Sauvignon BlancAdelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$14. 99Bottle$179.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now (2015)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinBrilliant water like colour with the faintest of greenish tinges around the edges and a watery hue. Vibrant passionfruit and tropical fruit aromas dominate the nose followed by hints of very ripe apple and citrus. Fresh mouthfilling flavours of passionfruit, tropical fruits, ripe lime and citrus adorn the palate. Clean crisp finish with an aftertaste of passionfruit, tropical fruits and ripe lime.
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2016 Reillys R Pinot GrisAdelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$14. 99Bottle$179.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now (2016)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinBright pale straw colour with a watery hue. Aromas of ripe pear and Jonathan apple are intermixed with honeysuckle and musk notes. Medium weight with a fullish textural feel the palate sports flavours of honeyed pears and Jonathan apple followed by musk and spice. Clean dry finish with good freshness. Aftertaste of honeyed pears, Jonathan apple and spicy musk infusions.
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2017 Reillys R Sauvignon BlancAdelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$15. 99Bottle$191.88 DozenCellar: Drink now (2017)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinBrilliant very pale straw almost water like colour. Elevated passionfruit aromas overlay subtle green apple and citrus with faint herbaceous end notes. Mouthfilling flavours of passionfruit dominate the palate underscored by green apple, citrus and light lime infusions. Excellent intensity, although quite simple and straight forward. Crisp finish with an aftertaste of passionfruit, lime, citrus and subtle herbaceous characters.
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Alc. 12.5% -
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2017 Rockridge Watervale Sauvignon BlancClare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$9. 99Bottle$119.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now (2018)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinBrilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Aromas of tropical fruits and guava intermix with melon and citrus. Generous tropical fruit, green apple and citrus flavours preside over some light melon and spice. Finishes dry with crisp acidity and an aftertaste of tropical fruits, green apple, melon and spice.
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2017 Rockridge Watervale RieslingClare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$9. 99Bottle$119.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2018-2021)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinBrilliant very pale straw colour with a light tinge of green to the edges and a watery hue. Lifted lemon and lime scents are followed by hints of orange rind and talc. Good intensity on the palate with lime and citrus flavours dominate over green apple and chalky minerality. Finishes with crisp acidity and an aftertaste of lime, citrus, green apple and mineral.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
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2018 Rutherglen Estates Shelley's Block Marsanne Viognier RoussanneRutherglen, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$13. 99Bottle$167.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2020-2022)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinA great value Rhone styled blend fermented using a mix of tank fermentation and French oak barrels. Following fermentation, the wine was then aged on lees for 7 months. Brilliant very pale straw coloured base with a vibrant greenish tinge around the outskirts and a watery hue. Pronounced ripe peach and apricot aromas intermix with honeycomb, nougat and spice. Lush and round with a creamy mouthfeel, fresh ripe peach and apricot fruits show excellent intensity over a back drop of honeycomb, citrusy nougat characters and spice. Finishes dry and fresh with a long moreish aftertaste.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 13.5% -
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2017 Rutherglen Estates Shelley's Block Marsanne Viognier RoussanneRutherglen, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$14. 99Bottle$179.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2019-2021)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinBrilliant pale straw colour with a greenish tinged outskirts and watery hue. Lifted honeycomb like scents mix with peach and ripe pear followed by hints of ripe apricot and spice. Rich and quite full in terms of its weight and texture, the palate is filled with ripe pear, apricot and honeycomb fruit which is underpinned by some spiciness. Well rounded in its mouthfeel and possessing good depth it finishes medium to long and richly textured.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
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2018 Rutherglen Estates White Sauvignon BlancRutherglen, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$13. 99Bottle$167.88 DozenCellar: Drink now (2019)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinBrilliant very pale straw colour with a watery hue. Aromas of tropical fruits and lime are trailed by some light herbaceous grassy notes. Nicely textured mouthfeel with flavours of lime and tropical fruits sitting over subtle herbaceous gooseberry and citrus characters. Finishes dry with brisk acidity and a medium length conclusion.
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2013 Ryder Watervale RieslingClare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$9. 99Bottle$119.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2014-2017)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinGreat value.
The Clare Valley is just over 100km north of the city of Adelaide and is one of the oldest wine producing regions in Australia. It's become synonymous with outstanding Riesling, often sold at bargain basement prices.
Customers returning from holiday in Germany (the traditional home of Riesling) invariably remind us just how lucky we are to be able to purchase superb Rieslings at a fraction of a price of their European counterparts. This wine is a case in point.
Brilliant pale straw colour with watery hue. The nose shows good intensity with a combination of lime, citrus and orange rind followed by some minerality. Mouth watering flavours of lime and citrus are followed by a touch of talc with underlying minerality and a clean crisp finish. Long lime, citrus and talcy mineral aftertaste.
Drink over the next 2-3 years (2014-2017).
Alc 12.5% -
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2016 Ryder Watervale Sauvignon BlancClare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$10. 99Bottle$131.88 DozenCellar: Drink now (2016)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinBrilliant very pale straw colour with a tinge of green around the outskirts and a watery hue. Passionfruit and green apple scents are overlaid by some light herbaceous grassy characters with citrusy mineral end notes. Zesty passionfruit, green apple and lime flavours fill the palate with some subtle herbaceousness on the crisp dry finish. Aftertaste of passionfruit, citrus, green apple and light herbaceous characters.
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2017 Ryder Watervale RieslingClare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$10. 99Bottle$131.88 DozenCellar: 1 - 2 Years (2018-2019)ABV: 12%Closure: StelvinBrilliant very pale straw almost water like colour with a faint tinge of green around the outskirts. The nose displays good intensity with lime, citrus and green apple aromas prevalent over some talc and chalky minerality. Excellent flavour intensity for the price with ripe lime, citrus and orange flavours followed by some talc and subtle minerality. Fullish textural feel, almost rounded with an undercurrent of vibrant acidity. Excellent length with a long lime, citrus, orange and talcy mineral aftertaste.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc 12% -
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2016 Ryder Watervale RieslingClare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$10. 99Bottle$131.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2016-2018)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinA fantastic quaffing Riesling displaying exemplary flavour concentration for its price point.
Brilliant very pale straw colour with a slight greenish tinge around the edges and a watery hue. Displaying excellent intensity pronounced lemon and lime aromas over shadow some orange rind and talc notes. Well and truly over delivering in terms of its concentration and fruit richness the palate features mouthfilling lime and citrus flavours over some talc and mineral. The crisp acidity is sufficient for short term cellaring but this is really begging to be drunk now. Long lime, citrus, orange rind and talcy mineral aftertaste.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
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2018 Ryder Watervale RieslingClare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$11. 99Bottle$143.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2018-2021)ABV: 12%Closure: Screw CapBrilliant water like colour with greenish tinged edges. Intense lemon and lime scents leap out of the glass with orange rind and talcy mineral notes also present. Concentrated lemon and lime flavours fill the mouth with an undercard of orange rind, talc and mineral. Finishes dry with mouth watering acidity. Long lemon, lime, orange and talcy mineral aftertaste. Great value.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 12% -
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2019 Ryder Watervale RieslingClare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$11. 99Bottle$143.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2019-2023)ABV: 12%Closure: StelvinBrilliant pale straw colour with a slight tinge of green to the outskirts and a watery hue. Pronounced lime and citrus top notes intermingle with some orange rind, light talc and steely characters. Racy lime and citrus flavours fill the palate leading into a mouth watering finish that has subtle talc and steely mineral elements to it. Excellent intensity with crunchy acidity and a long aftertaste.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 12% -
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2017 Ryder Pinot GrisAdelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$11. 99Bottle$143.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2017-2019)ABV: 12%Closure: StelvinBrilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Aromas of ripe pears laced with honeysuckle intermingle with some musk and confectionary notes. Quite full and round in the mouth the palate has generous flavours of ripe pears and red apples with infusions of musk and light spicy citrus also evident. Clean dry finish with fresh acidity. Aftertaste of ripe pears, red apples, a touch of musk and subtle spicy citrus.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 12% -
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2015 Ryder Sauvignon BlancClare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$9. 99Bottle$119.88 DozenCellar: Drink now (2015)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinThis great value Sauvignon Blanc will be a real crowd pleaser
Brilliant very pale straw almost water like colour with a watery hue. The nose shows good intensity with passionfruit top notes dominate over tropical fruits, citrus and green apple. Lively and inviting the palate possesses a level of concentration that’s well beyond its price point. Mouthfilling flavours of passionfruit, tropical fruits, citrus and a touch of green apple on the crisp acid finish. Aftertaste of passionfruit, tropical fruits and citrus. A fantastic quaffer.
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Alc 13.5% -
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2013 Seppelt The Victorians ChardonnayVictoria, AUSTRALIA$14. 99Bottle$179.88 DozenMinimum 6 bottlesCellar: 2 - 3 Years (2018-2019)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinBrilliant pale straw colour with light tinges of green around the outskirts and a watery hue. Nosing reveals aromas of nectarine, citrus and hints of grapefruit over spice and light toast. Light to medium weight the palate has flavours of nectarines and grapefruit over some citrus and spicy, toasted biscuity oak. Clean dry finish with bright acidity. Aftertaste of nectarine, grapefruit, toasted biscuity oak and spice.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
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2015 Sheep Shape Sauvignon BlancAUSTRALIA$9. 99Bottle$119.88 DozenCellar: Drink now (2016)ABV: 12%Closure: StelvinBrilliant water like colour with a very faint tinge of green around the outskirts and a watery hue. Aromas of zesty gooseberries, tropical fruits, green apple and citrus are present. Light and lively the palate has flavours of passionfruit, lime, green apples and citrusy mineral. Clean crisp dry finish. Aftertaste of passionfruit, limes and citrus.
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Alc 12%