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Renzaglia Wines 2024 #bathurstnsw #shiraz lively purple in colour, #coolclimate bouquet of subtle, elegant red & black berries. Silky smooth deeply flavoured palate that enthrals the senses & has a luxurious finish. DELIGHTFUL!!
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December 23, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Gloryville AT THE LAKE BY BLUE" M/V #hebeichina #cabernet/ #marselan -Light ruby in colour, bright vanillin oak with a hint of olives & red berries on the attractive bouquet. The palate is silky smooth, with lashings of lovely flavours & a crisp, lingering finish.
VERY DRINKABLE!!
December 21, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Spook Hill Wines THE DARK 2017 #riverland #durif Almost black in colour, the complex bouquet has plenty of vanillin oak with some red fruits, a dash of eucalypt & some spicy herbs. There is a hint of fruit sweetness on the front palate, leading to a big, rich, round,complicated palate- REARING TO GO
December 20, 2025 at 5:34 PM
First Ridge 2025 #mudgeeregion #fiano- Delightful bouquet of peaches, limes & a splash of melon. Divine palate, crisp yet creamy, rich, mouth filling with a beautiful texture & a refreshing finish.
UTTERLY DELIGHTFUL!!
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December 20, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Spook Hill Wines 2017 #riverland NOR'WEST BLEND #mourvedre/ #alicantebouschet/ #durif. Deep crimson complex bouquet-mainly maturation characters, with a hint of dark berries & a dash of spice. Sublime silky smooth, well rounded, deeply flavoured palate with a delightful, lingering finish.MARVELOUS!
December 16, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Spook Hill Wines THE SHADOW 2016 #riverland #nebbiolo- Onion peel in colour, Interesting aromas of nutmeg, rhubarb & maturation complexity. WOW what a beautiful, flavour laden complex palate with a dash of roast vegetables, well balanced, excellent depth & a slick finish. MAGNIFICENT & RARING TO GO
December 15, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Have you ever tasted Chinese wine? the top wines are excellent likethe 2022 Puchang Vineyard #rkatsiteli from #Xinjiang. Deep complex bouquet which includes pineapple & stone fruit- lots going on there. The palate is very creamy, loaded with attractive still tight & restrained flavours- will grow
December 13, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Spook Hill Wines WRAITH 2023 #riverland #malbec Deep dense in colour, vibrant bouquet with vanillin oak, fresh cherries & a hint of earthiness. Magnificent rich, round, deeply flavoured palate with stacks of mulberry & cherries & a lingering vibrant finish.
BRILLIANT!!
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December 12, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Spook Hill Wines PETTY CRIMINAL 2014 #riverland #petitverdot An 11 yr old current release!! Dark red/purple in colour, classic PV bouquet with a hint of Lifesaver Fruit Tingles. Gorgeous, rich deep, round palate with lashings of divine flavours & elegant tannins.
RARING TO GO!!
TRULY OUTSTANDING!!
December 10, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Spook Hill Wines FANTASMA 2023 #riverland #touriganacional #portugal finest red #emergingvarieties, big rich bouquet of Xmas pudding, raisins,dates & just a hint of white pepper.The palate is deep, rich, round,bursting with delightful complex flavours & a elegant lingering finish TRULY MAGNIFICENT
December 9, 2025 at 4:00 AM
MDI 2024 #Mildura #ribollagialla #unfiltered A rare Italian #emergingvarieties wine with a soft elegant bouquet of nectarines & talc, big full on creamy palate with oodles of flavour & stacks of crisp acidity. GREAT DRINKING!!
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December 8, 2025 at 6:29 AM
Spook Hill Wines TEMPREMENTAL BLOKE 2016 #riverland #tempranillo- 9 yr old Current release! bouquet of old oak, cherries & strawberries with a splash of herbs.Lashings of fruit with a delightful savoury character on the superb palate which leads to an elegant, lingering finish.
UTTERLY DELICIOUS!!
December 6, 2025 at 11:12 PM
MDI 2023 #Mildura #Grillo - #unfiltered, lively floral bouquet with a good dollop of herbs, crisp bone dry palate with appealing citrus flavours & a degree of minerality leading to a refreshing finish.
BELLISSIMO!!
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December 5, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Spook Hill Wines THE APPARITION 2013 #riverland #cabernetsauvignon -WOW a 12yr old current release Awesome!, delightful bouquet of maturation characters, cherry ripe & chocolate. The palate is big, rich, superbly balanced, masses of divine deep flavours & still a bit tight on the lingering finish.
December 4, 2025 at 5:31 AM
MdiWine · მდივაინი 2023 #Mildura #refosco Light bright purple in colour, subtle bouquet of red berries with a hint of cherries. Lovely medium bodied palate offering a mouthful of enticing flavours & a silky smooth finish - EASY DRINKING!!
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December 4, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Spook Hill Wines 2020 SILENT PARTNER Riverland Wine #shiraz- Still almost black in colour at 5yrs old, big bouquet of plums, beetroot & plenty of vanillin oak. The palate is super smooth, rich, round with masses of flavour and tight tannins on the lingering finish. TOP STUFF!!
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December 3, 2025 at 4:33 AM
Freeman Vineyards ALTURA VINEYARD fortified #aleatico (375ml) #hilltopsregion Light amber in colour, sweet aromatic bouquet with rose petals & candied fruit. Divine sweet palate that finishes crisp & dry. Gorgeous, silky flavours of cherries & Xmas pudding.
DROP DEAD GORGEOUS!!
December 2, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Spook Hill Wines 2023 #riverland 'GUN ALLEY' #alicantebouschet- light bright red/purple in colour, subtle bouquet of red berries & a dash of spice. Tasty, rich palate which leads to a excellent crisp drying, lingering finish. VERY ATTRACTIVE
Bronze Medal Melbourne Int. Wine Competition 2025
December 1, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Spook Hill Wines WITHIN THE PALE 2024 #riverland #chardonnay- gentle aromas of vanillin oak & lychees. Creamy, tasty palate with subtle citrus, stone fruit flavours & elegant acidity on the finish.
RARING TO GO!!!
Gold Medal Melbourne Int Wine Comp 2025.
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November 30, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Happs Wines THREE HILLS #margaretriver #nebbiolo 2012 Wow- perfectly matured & raring to go!! The bouquet belies it age with vanillin oak, herbs & a dash of earthiness. The palate is magnificent, rich well rounded, stacks of delicious red berry flavours yet still quite tight with elegant tannins.
November 30, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Spook Hill Wines BONA FIDE #riverland 2012 #barbera blend. UNBELIEVABLE!! a 13 yr old current release!!! What a wine- Big rich aromas of cherry ripe, herbs & spices. Gorgeous mouthful of deep flavours with a dash of spiciness & elegant tannins- lingers on the finish. MAGNIFICENT NOW!!
November 29, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Hill Smith Family "LA MASCHERA" #barossa #prosecco- Aromas of green apples & yeast autolysis, great mousse, bright, crisp palate packed with lovely flavours, well balanced & a refreshing finish. Quite sophisticated & elegant- OH SO DRINKABLE!!
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November 28, 2025 at 6:52 AM
Smith and Hooper 2025 #wrattonbully #PinotGrigio- #wildferment #vegan- Elegant bouquet of apples & pears with just a hint of florals. Silky smooth, yet crisp palate with oodles of delightful flavours READY TO ROCK!!
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November 26, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Heggies Vineyard 2024 #edenvalley ESTATE #chardonnay- #veganfriendly Elegant sophisticated bouquet of stone fruit & citrus. bright tight #coolclimate palate with subdued fruit & good acidity leading to a lovely appealing finish.Will evolve magnificently over the next few years to become a CLASSIC!
November 25, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Hill-Smith Family "ROGERS & RUFUS" 2025 #barossa Rose #grenache- #veganfriendly- Light bright salmon in colour subtle bouquet of florals with a hint of red berries, crisp bright tasty palate with elegant red berry & apple flavours. VERY CLASSY!!
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November 24, 2025 at 4:54 AM