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Known Pleasures Gateway Shiraz 2014

9.5

Dark dense Ruby in colour - impenetrable - almost black. Intense black fruits - black currant with a note of creosote. Rich and sumptuous on the full bodied palate, approaching blockbuster. A style of Shiraz that McLaren Vale does so well. Soft smooth pliant tannins. Great length and persistence. A good cooler weather red. Made by Steve Flamsteed of Giant Steps fame. — 14 days ago

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Bob McDonald

@Ron R Sorry Ron. The message I sent to Cec was meant for you. Cheers.

Ceccherini Cristiano

All good
I remember going to the restaurant few years ago and it was like one thing the two wineries. Now i have no idea.
I still remember a great pizza there and a bad service, both stauck in my head.
Btw i had never seen this label back then.
I can ask my friends in Melbourne what's going on with that.

Ron R

No probs, @Ceccherini Cristiano Actually, I think this wine may be available in the U.S. I need to check again…

St Innocent Winery

Freedom Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir 2019

John Malcolm

9.2

Lovely wine. Bright red cherries, and a bit of chocolate and spice. Fine tannins. Paired beautifully with salmon. — 2 months ago

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Mea Culpa Yarra Valley Shiraz 2014

Bob McDonald

9.5

My last bottle of this superb Syrah. Winner of the Trevor Mast Trophy for best Shiraz in the 2015 Royal Melbourne Wine Show. Very Northern Rhone like. Rich and savoury, spicy, slightly meaty. Full bodied. Dark Chocolate with hints of bacon fat. At its peak at 11 years old. I see Antonio Galloni gave it 93 points with a drinking window through to 2027. What can’t the Yarra Valley do? Known for its excellent Pinot Noir and Chardonnay but also its fabulous Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz. Go elsewhere for Riesling. — 5 months ago

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Doug Powers

@Bob McDonald, love the label!!

Innocent Bystander

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023

K Brooks

9.0

Enjoyed again with roast turkey.
Quite nice with roast turkey. We will have to buy more. ($11) — a month ago

St Innocent Winery

White Rose Vineyard Pinot Noir 2001

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.3

Incredible bottle of old St. Innocent.
Total gem! — 2 months ago

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St Innocent Winery

Momtazi Vineyard Pinot Noir 1969

DelectableWino

9.1

Delicious. Dark fruit and still tannic after a long decant — 2 months ago

St Innocent Winery

Seven Springs Vineyard Pinot Noir 2000

Doug Powers

9.3

Lovely candied redfruits and some floral notes as well, fruit is nicely surrounded by some oak notes, soft tannins, very good acidity, long, lingering finish, very fine Oregon Pinot Noir!! — 5 months ago

with Monique and Jim

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ESF

Nice pull - these were very reasonable on release

Doug Powers

@ESF, agreed, all the St. Innocent wines I’ve ever posted on were purchased from Mark Vlossak @ St. Innocent on original release!!

St Innocent Winery

Dijon Clone Freedom Hill Vineyard Chardonnay 2022

Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

Pale lemon color with aromas of ripe fruits, citrus, vanilla and nutty scents. On the palate complex flavors of apple, peach, pineapple and lemon citrus, cinnamon notes, well balanced with acidity on a nice mouthfeel. Long finish ending with oak, vanilla, mineral and citrus notes, will continue to age. A beautiful Chardonnay. — 14 days ago

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Yarra Valley Chardonnay

Marcus Chacos

9.0

Firstly, it's not a chardonnay, it's a shiraz cienna. At a $20 price point, it's a great buy.
It has a very smooth, almost pinot noir character. It's definitely worth a repeat purchase. — 2 months ago

St Innocent Winery

Temperance Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir 1999

Doug Powers

9.0

Redfruits, still quite youthful, some tannins as well, lacks just a bit of charm for a Pinot, but also perhaps why it’s so youthful, medium-long finish, very good Oregon Pinot!! — 3 months ago

with Jim

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