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Tasting date: Tuesday 16th February 2021

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Freycinet Riesling 2019

East Coast Tasmania, Australia

Price: $35

Rating: 96

Source: Gaswork Cellars

Description: Straw colour. Rockmelons, limes, basil and botrytis on the nose. The palate was intense, balanced and rich with with pure fruit, lovely acidity and a bone dry finish.

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Vasse Felix Chardonnay 2015

Margaret River, Australia

Price: $35

Rating: 94

Source: Cellar

Description: Dark straw colour. Cashews, grapefruit, nectarines and lees on the nose. The palate was intense and opulent with good length and terrific acidity.

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Montalto Pennon Hill Pinot Noir 2019

Mornington Peninsula, Australia

Price: $28

Rating: 95

Source: Parkhill Cellars

Description: Medium pink colour. Cherries, raspberries, spice and earthiness on the nose. The palate was savoury and balanced with well controlled acid and tannin and delicious fruit.

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Fighting Gully Road La Longa Sangiovese 2017

Beechworth, Australia

Price: $60

Rating: 94

Source: Parkhill Cellars

Description: Pale ruby colour. Red fruit, beetroot, rhubarb and spice on the nose. The palate was savoury, structured and minerally with chalky tannins and good acidity.

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Greenock Creek Apricot Block Shiraz 2004

Barossa Valley, Australia

Price: $45

Rating: 96

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Source: Cellar

Description: Dark ruby colour. Mushrooms, liquorice, apricots, spice and perfume on the nose. The palate was intense and profound with rich, savoury fruit, fine tannins and a depth of flavour.

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Sandalford Prendiville Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

Margaret River, Australia

Price: $100

Rating: 95

Source: Cellar

Description: Dark ruby colour. Vanilla, capsicum, blackcurrants, aniseed and mushrooms on the nose. The palate was intense and spicy with fine tannins, pure fruit and an acidic, dry finish.

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