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Not ITB but did the WSET Diploma in London "for fun". :-)

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Henschke

Louis Eden Valley Sémillon 2007

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9.0

We had our last bottle ten years ago and this little beauty is still going strong. It's mellowed a touch but still fresh as a daisy. No toasty elements here, it's all mouthfilling goodness. Fresh acid holds it all together. Not amazingly complex but still good for another 10 years I reckon. — a year ago

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Domaine Epis

Chardonnay 2013

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9.2

A beautiful wine. Full of life, energy and flavour. Not cloying, but refreshing. Delicate across the palate for a wine displaying aged Chardonnay characteristics and so full of flavour. Drink now or hold for another few years. — 2 years ago

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Delinquente Wine Co.

Pretty Boy Nero D'Avola Rosato 2023

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8.1

Refreshing, slight sour twist. Not overly complex but has a slight grip. Drink now. — 2 years ago

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No.4 Eden Valley Riesling. 2022

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8.3

Light and refreshing, beautiful acid with a delicate mouth-feel. A touch "simplistic" but maybe all the better for it. Drink now. Not sure it's got the stuffing for the long haul but I think my palate might be more tuned to Clare Riesling. — 2 years ago

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Giaconda

Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

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8.7

A gentle, well balanced, crunchy Victorian Cab. Less blueberries/blackcurrant/fruit, more structure and finesse. A wet vintage and I'm not sure whether to keep our other bottle or to drink it now. Went well with pizza. 😁🍕 — a year ago

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Pokolbin Estate

Ken Bray Sémillon 2009

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8.5

Started off with a bang and then faded. Alas, probably should have taken my own advice, as per my previous note here ten years ago, and tried this about five years ago. It looks to have not developed into a complex beast nor kept much of its early thrill. Definitely Sémillon on the nose and palate but after 30 minutes, and/or a few glasses, it seemed to fade to generic white wine 101. Shame, as we've got two more bottles. — 2 years ago

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Sawyer Cellars

Adelaide Hills Fumé Blanc 2022

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7.8

Not sure what's going on here. Didn't seem to be made in a classic Fumé Blanc style. Very simplistic. Drank over a few hours while waiting for something to happen. Nothing much did. Lovely label. — 2 years ago

Domaine les Pallières

Au Petit Bonheur Rosé Grenache Blend 2019

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9.0

Absolutely delicious. Super pale salmon pink. Quite an incredible palate, almost peach-like in texture (peach skin) and flavour. A refreshing sour twist on the finish. More please. — a year ago

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Howard Park

Great Southern Riesling 2009

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9.0

Lovely bright mid gold with a fleck of green. Nose fresh and lifted, clean as a whistle (no Kero) pithy citrus. The palate is alive. Gripping fine acid keeps you coming back to the glass. Not overly complex but beautifully balanced. This bottle still has time in its legs. — 2 years ago

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Gibson Wines

Discovery Road Graciano Rosé 2023

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7.8

Gorgeous pale pink/musk colour. Lovely nose of rose petals and promises so much. Alas on my palate it just fell apart. A touch too much residual sugar? Not enough grip on the finish. Shame. Drunk over two nights. — 2 years ago