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Russell Ives

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Jim Barry

The Benbournie Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

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9.4

2009 - beautiful velvet smooth and rich CabSav. Great drinking — 9 days ago

Flametree

Cabernet Merlot 2018

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Russell Ives

8.9

2018 was quite good. Good balance between cab and merlot (and Malbec petit Verdot) Nice berry. Good find in Fiji — 2 months ago

Cullen Wines

Diana Madeline Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2009

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9.8

A cracker Margaret River Cab blend. Have had younger vintages. This was excellent. — a year ago

Passing Clouds

Estate Macedon Ranges Pinot Noir 2017

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Russell Ives

9.4

Surprisingly full bodied Pinot; raspberry, hints of chocolate. Very enjoyable. — a month ago

Evans & Tate

Butterball Margaret River Chardonnay 2021

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9.1

2021 noice! Eminently drinkable. Oak light, melon notes. Hints (only) of old style buttery wooded Aus chardy’s — 2 months ago

Penfolds

St. Henri Shiraz 2014

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9.5

One of my favourite Shiraz. Drinking very nicely. — a year ago

Azienda Agricola Quintodecimo

"Giallo d'Arles" Greco di Tufo DOCG 2015

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9.4

Full bodied, starts a little sweet, but is full bodied, pear, melon, butter - lovely drinking! — a month ago

Bonpas

Dames de Bonpas Plan de Dieu Grenache Blend

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8.3

2019 Light, fruit forward, quite smooth. Good Cote d R example — 8 months ago

Torbreck Vintners

The Steading Barossa Valley Grenache Blend 2018

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Russell Ives

9.1

Lovely wine. Opened up with time. Very smooth. — 9 months ago

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Passing Clouds

Graeme's Blend Shiraz Cabernet

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8.5

Very smooth drop. Needs some age. Nice balance — a year ago