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Tasting date: Tuesday 23rd February 2021

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Mansard Brut Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier NV

Champagne, France

Price: $43

Rating: 95

Source: Cellar

Description: Straw colour with a fine bead. Yeast and green apples on the nose. The palate was intense and fresh with terrific length and good acidity.

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Streicker Ironstone Block Chardonnay 2014

Margaret River, Australia

Price: $41

Rating: 96

Source: Cellar

Description: Straw colour with a green tinge. Melons, nectarines, grapefruit, lees and toastiness on the nose. The palate was rich with a huge mouthfeel, great length and driving acidity.

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Daniel-Etienne Defaix Premier Cru Vaillon Chardonnay 2000

Chablis, France

Price: $77

Rating: 97

Wine of the week

Source: Cellar

Description: Golden colour with a green tinge. Peaches, apricot, lime, liquorice and nougat on the nose. The palate was balanced, intense and powerful with a bit of minerality and a clean, acidic finish.

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Handpicked Collection Pinot Noir 2019

Tamar River, Australia

Price: $60

Rating: 94

Source: Dan Murphy's

Description: Deep pink colour. Cherries, plums, pepper, earthiness and rhubarb on the nose. The palate was rich with good length and a dry, acidic finish.

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Les Hauts de Tour Prignac Medoc Cabernet Merlot 2007

Bordeaux, France

Price: $30

Rating: 94

Source: Cellar

Description: Medium ruby colour. Red fruit, capsicum, menthol and pepper on the nose. The palate was lean and savoury with firm tannins, a bit of greenness and a dry, acidic finish.

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Bowen Estate Shiraz 1999

Coonawarra, Australia

Price: $30

Rating: 93

Source: Cellar

Description: Medium ruby colour. Pepper, forest floor, earthiness and dark berries on the nose. The palate was savoury with firm tannins, good length and terrific acidity.

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Henri et Gilles Remoriquet 1st Cru Rue de Chaux Pinot Noir 2012

Nuit Saint Georges, France

Price: $77

Rating: 95

Source: Cellar

Description: Deep salmon colour. Mushrooms, spice, raspberries and earthiness on the nose. The palate was intense, spicy and structured with drying tannins.

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Best's Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Great Western, Australia

Price: $25

Rating: 93

Source: Dan Murphy's

Description: Medium purple colour. Vanilla, redskins, sherbet and a bit of sulphur on the nose. The palate was savoury and delicious with pure fruit, good acidity and a dry finish.

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