Murray Street Vineyards Semillon 2016

Murray Street Vineyards Semillon 2016

  15:00    Stu.

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Citrus, lemon butter, a little white floral.

Gentle citrus on entry, before a sharp acidity. It's really all about the lemon, gentle length on this one - drying on the length. 

A great luncheon wine, perfect entree. 90 

Tasted on: Friday 14th October, a Flower to Leaf day
Source: Sample
Price: $23
Alcohol: 11%
Closure: Screwcap
Website: http://www.murraystreet.com.au/

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Pertaringa ‘Rampart’ Vintage Fortified 2015

Pertaringa ‘Rampart’ Vintage Fortified 2015

  10:00    Stu.

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A blend of Shiraz and Grenache from McLaren Vale that just exudes these dense, heady choc-cherry-raspberry aromatics, the kind that you want to just want to just sink your head into, seeking solace and comfort as its aromatics envelope you.

It’s like liquid black forest gateau: black and red berry fruit, liquid ganache - yes it’s sweet, unctuous, layered velvet cascading across the palate.

Its spirited body retreats slowly, putting a little fire into your hearth. A lingering memory of what came before. 92 

Tasted on: Sunday 2nd October
Source: Sample
Price: $40
Alcohol: 19.8%
Closure: DIAM
Website: http://www.winesbygeoffhardy.com.au/

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Lerida Estate Lake George Pinot Noir 2014

Lerida Estate Lake George Pinot Noir 2014

  15:00    Stu.

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Sour Cherry, dark and mulchy, smoky oak and seasoning. Good Pinosity.

Juicy, acidic, the aromatics don't flow on the palate in the manner one would hope. Seems somewhat flat, dry. Lacks the finesse of what would be a better example. 87 

Tasted on: Thursday 29th September, a Root day
Source: Sample
Price: $26.50
Alcohol: 14.1$
Closure: Screwcap
Website: http://www.leridaestate.com.au/

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Gartelmann 'Benjamin' Hunter Valley Semillon 2016

Gartelmann 'Benjamin' Hunter Valley Semillon 2016

  09:01    Stu.

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Herb and citrus rendition of this Hunter Valley  stalwart. There's a little something sweeter in the background too. 

Energetic citrus on the onset of the wine, the requisite acid of this early picked variety that will serve it well in years to come. Calms down a little, fading Gently. 

Really about the citrus. A little textural ebb and flow across the back. Enjoyable. 90 

Tasted on: Thursday 29th September, a Root day
Source: Sample
Price: $25
Alcohol: 11.8%
Closure: Screwcap
Website: www.gartelmann.com.au

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Tonic Wines Mataro 2015

Tonic Wines Mataro 2015

  16:30    Stu.

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Tonic Wines is a little side label of love for industry pros Glenn Barry and Dan Coward. Both hold senior roles within their respective companies, and their paths crossed at Lion/ Fine Wine Partners. This Mataro - long since sold out ex-winery - sits well within a growing portfolio.

Unmistakably Mataro: redolent of liqueur soaked black fruit with a more than liberal sprinkling of herb and spice. 

Medium-full bodied, carries an elegance before a sense of rustic charm. Tannin is well composed, fine and beautifully meshed into the wine. Brambly fruit, a slight rub of powdery pucker, a gentle tang on its finish. 

Cracking length, gentle and persistent. The kind of wine you savour, forget you've actually swallowed it and find yourself reaching back for the glass. And repeat. 93 

Tasted on: Wednesday 1st February, a Leaf day
Source: Retail, Bests Cellars
Price: $39
Alcohol: 13.7%
Closure: Cork
Website: http://tonic-wines.com/

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Gartelmann 'Wilhelm' Hunter Valley Shiraz 2014

Gartelmann 'Wilhelm' Hunter Valley Shiraz 2014

  12:28    Stu.

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Underlying savoury hints, with a black fruit topping sitting nicely over things. Hints of vanilla oak add a final layer. 

Medium bodied, sweet fruit tinged, a juicy representation. 

Perfect mid-week libation. 90 

Tasted on: Tuesday 27th September, a Leaf to Fruit day
Source: Sample
Price: $25
Alcohol: 13.8%
Closure: Screwcap
Website: www.gartelmann.com.au

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Tim Adams Mr Mick Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2014

Tim Adams Mr Mick Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2014

  12:30    Stu.

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Ripe sweet plum, juicy blackberry, gum leaf.

Smooth, sweet, a little menthol rolls around the palate - its easy going, black fruited ways all backed up with a little pastille hardness. 

Good going, nothing complex, en point for the price. Solid. 88  

Tasted on: Friday 23rd September, a Root to Flower day 
Source: Sample
Price: $17
Alcohol: 
Closure: Screwcap
Website: http://mrmick.com.au/

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