Two Oceans Pinot Noir: Pale ruby colour with a slight hint of garnet; aromas of blueberry, cherry, and earth; dry, light-medium bodied, with flavours of toasty oak, and raspberry on the long smoky finish.

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Jackson-Triggs Proprietors' Reserve Semi-Dry Riesling Vqa: bright straw yellow, light floral, soft fruit and mineral aromas; light body, just off-dry, peach and green apple flavours

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Hillebrand Artist Series Chardonnay Vqa: Clear straw yellow colour; pear, apple and spice aromas; good fruit flavour with balanced acidity and medium length finish.

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Patriarche Pisse-Dru Beaujolais Blanc: Pale straw yellow colour; aromas of apple and citrus; dry, light to medium bodied, soft with well balanced acidity.

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Navip Riesling Fruska Gora: clear straw colour with hint of green; floral and ripe pear aromas; off dry, with light body; round fruit flavour

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Alianca Bairrada Reserva Sangalhos: Ruby red colour; blackberry and spice aromas with a touch of earth; dry, medium body; ripe blackberry flavour and medium length finish

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Sho Chiku Bai Classic Junmai Sake: Water-white in colour. Pretty nose of pear, orange blossom, mushroom and tea leaves. Just off-dry with plenty of balancing acidity. Good aroma replays, especially the pear. There's intriguing minerality on the long, stylish finish. (VINTAGES panel, June 2012)

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Nicolas Laloux Merlot:

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Schmitt Sohne Mosel Gold Riesling: Pale straw/lemon colour; light grassy aroma with a touch of petrol; apple, peach & pear flavours; crisp lively finish

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