origin: Australia

Miles From Nowhere Shiraz 2019

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Miles From Nowhere
Varietal: Shiraz
Vintage: 2019
Country of Origin: Australia
Appellation: Margaret River
Retail Price: $14.99

Tasting Notes: A powerhouse of a wine with an intense nose and palate dominated by rich cherry and plum flavors. These are joined by a complex medley of pepper and spice notes combined with a smooth texture that brings it all home.
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Ninth Island Sparkling

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Ninth Island
Varietal: Sparkling
Country of Origin: Australia
Appellation: Tasmania
Retail Price: $25.00

Tasting Notes: Using the three traditional Champagne grape varities, this beautiful sparkling wine from Australia is more than just a cost effective alternative. It's textured, with multiple layers of fruit and spice. An outstanding cool weather sparkler.
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The Hermit Crab Blend

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The Hermit Crab
Varietal: Blend
Country of Origin: Australia
Retail Price: $16.00

Tasting Notes: Viognier and Marsanne blend seamlessly in this creamy wine with lots of mineral and a bit of acid to carry it through. Delicate citrus and stone fruit work perfectly with any steamed shell fish and butter.
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Leuwin Estate Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon 60/40 Siblings Blend 2016

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Leuwin Estate Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon 60/40
Fanciful Name: Siblings
Varietal: Blend
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: Australia
Appellation: Margaret River
Retail Price: $21.95

Tasting Notes: This white Bordeaux lookalike, from Margaret River, is rich, minerally and fantastic. Dry, crisp and begging for some fried seafood.
Leuwin Estate Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon 60/40 Siblings Blend 2016

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Mitolo Jester Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

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Mitolo
Fanciful Name: Jester
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: Australia
Appellation: McLaren Vale
Retail Price: $22

Tasting Notes: From a cool site in McLaren Vale in southern Australia with oceanic influences. Menthol, mint and sage leaf bring loads of interest to this engaging wine. 25% of the cabernet is dried in the Amarone style, giving the wine a bit more intensity. 
Mitolo Jester Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

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William Randell Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

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William Randell
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: Australia
Appellation: Eden Valley
Retail Price: $49.95

Tasting Notes: A dark ruby red in the glass, the wine has a lovely nose of dark fruit and minty hints. On the palate, it possesses robust dark fruit, with good tannins, and finishes with great balance.
William Randell Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

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Shinas Estate Moscato Sweet Justice Sparkling 2018

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Shinas Estate Moscato
Fanciful Name: Sweet Justice
Varietal: Sparkling
Vintage: 2018
Country of Origin: Australia
Appellation: Victoria
Retail Price: $15

Tasting Notes: The balance and energy of this Moscato gives it a refreshing quality. Hints of sweet melon fruit and dried apricots surround your palate, while a hint of effervescence causes the wine to dance across your tongue. 
Shinas Estate Moscato Sweet Justice Sparkling 2018

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Norfolk Rise Shiraz 2016

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Norfolk Rise
Varietal: Shiraz
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: Australia
Retail Price: $20

Tasting Notes: The 2016 shiraz shows an appealing nose of black cherry, which leads to a nicely extracted palate of cherry, spice and a hint of blackberry.
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Yalumba Viognier 2016

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Yalumba
Varietal: Viognier
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: Australia
Appellation: Eden Valley
Retail Price: $19.99

Tasting Notes: Brilliantly crafted quality Viognier. This white entices with delicate floral and nectarine notes. On the palate, the wine is mouth-coating: citrus, pear and apple backed with ginger spice and white pepper with a slightly bitter finish, making this an excellent wine with a variety of foods. One of the most interesting viogniers on the market.
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Mollydooker Gigglepot Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

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Mollydooker
Fanciful Name: Gigglepot
Varietal: Cabernet
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: Australia
Retail Price: $50

Tasting Notes: Rich and creamy with heaps of dark chocolate and vanilla. Nice toasty and spicy long finish that goes on forever.
Mollydooker Gigglepot Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

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Yalumba Y Series Rosé 2017

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Yalumba
Fanciful Name: Y Series
Varietal: Rosé
Vintage: 2017
Country of Origin: Australia
Retail Price: $15

Tasting Notes: Brilliant pink color to the Yalumba Y-Series Rosé, offering up lively flavors of watermelon, strawberry and lime. The long, vibrant finish features a tart refreshing quality that keeps you thirsting for more. 
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19 Crimes Cabernet 2016

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19 Crimes
Varietal: Cabernet
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: Australia
Retail Price: $10

Tasting Notes: Fun and easy drinking. Deep and dark red, with aromas of black cherry, ripe plum and vanilla. Easy fruity finish makes this a crowd-pleaser.
19 Crimes Cabernet 2016

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