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2022 Canberra District (NSW):
Mount Majura The Silurian

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A cool and wet vintage that produced elegant wines with good acidity and moderate alcohol levels. Whites, particularly Riesling, showed vibrant freshness, while reds were more restrained.

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2023 Margaret River (WA):
Voyager Estate Blanc de blanc

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A high-quality vintage with mild conditions, leading to well-balanced wines with bright fruit and fine tannins. Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay excelled, showing great precision and longevity.

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2017 Yarra Valley (VIC): Yarra Yering Blanc de Noirs

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A warm vintage with concentrated wines, showing rich fruit and soft tannins. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay stood out with excellent ripeness and depth.

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2022 Heathcote (VIC):

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A challenging year with cooler conditions, resulting in more restrained, structured wines. Shiraz showed good spice and acidity, with potential for aging.

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2017 Beechworth (VIC):

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A balanced vintage producing powerful but refined wines, particularly in Shiraz and Chardonnay. These wines exhibit depth, structure, and long aging potential.

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2006 Eden Valley (SA):

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A warm year producing bold Shiraz and age-worthy Rieslings with good acidity. These wines are now developing tertiary notes of honey, spice, and complexity.

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2014 Great Southern (WA):

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A cooler vintage that resulted in refined wines with good aging potential. Chardonnay and Shiraz show great balance and finesse.

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2020 Central Otago (NZ):

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A long cool year with a A hot and dry autumn, producing concentrated Pinot Noir with ripe tannins. These wines have depth but retain good acidity for long-term cellaring.

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2018 Champagne (FRA): Pol Roger

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A warm vintage with rich, ripe fruit and lower acidity than usual. The wines are approachable early, with generous texture and broad appeal

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2006 Champagne (FRA): Krug

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A ripe and expressive vintage, producing full-bodied wines with great aging potential. Now showing rich toasty notes alongside vibrant acidity

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2013 Champagne (FRA): Corbon Les Bacchantes

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A cool and late-ripening year, resulting in elegant wines with high acidity. These wines are linear, precise, and still developing complexity.

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2007 Champagne (FRA): Charles Heidseick Blanc des Millenaires

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A fresh and balanced vintage with excellent longevity. It produced classic, structured Champagnes with great finesse and energy.

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2017 Champagne (FRA)
Jean Josselin Aux Origines
Jerome Prevost LC17

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A challenging year with spring frosts, leading to lower yields but good concentration. Grey rot was an issue Wines show excellent intensity and structure despite the difficulties.

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2019 Savoie (FRA): Renardet Fache Pet Mat Bugey Cerdon

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A warm vintage, producing fuller-bodied wines with great aromatic intensity. Whites, particularly Jacquère, show a richer texture than usual.

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2021 Mosel (GER):

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A cooler vintage with vibrant acidity and precise Riesling character. Wines are linear, fresh, and built for long-term aging.

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2020 Mosel (GER):

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A warm year producing rich, ripe Rieslings with lower acidity. These wines are more opulent and expressive early but still have aging potential.

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2018 Mosel (GER):

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A dry and warm year with opulent fruit and softer acidity. It produced wines with immediate appeal but also enough structure to age.

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2004 Mosel (GER):

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A cool, structured vintage with excellent aging potential. These Rieslings are now showcasing honeyed complexity and deep minerality.

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2023 Mosel (GER):

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A balanced year with bright acidity and refined fruit. Early signs suggest excellent clarity and tension in the wines.

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2021 Alsace (FRA):

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A cool vintage with fresh, mineral-driven wines. Rieslings are particularly refined with high acidity and great aromatic purity.

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2015 Alsace (FRA):

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A warm vintage producing opulent and rich white wines. Gewürztraminer and Pinot Gris are particularly intense and exotic.

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2022 Wachau (AUT):

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A warm vintage with ripe, concentrated fruit and good structure. Grüner Veltliner and Riesling are particularly expressive with great depth. Rains and disease at harvest meant some picked early and the wines are bony.

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2022 Burgundy (FRA):

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A warm year, yielding ripe and generous wines. Reds are plush and approachable, while whites have good balance and length.

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2020 Burgundy (FRA):

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A dry vintage, producing powerful reds and fresh whites. The reds have structured tannins and long-term potential, while the whites are vibrant.

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2019 Burgundy (FRA):
A classic vintage with excellent balance and aging potential. Wines are elegant, structured, and show great typicity.
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2018 Burgundy (FRA):
A warm year with ripe fruit and softer acidity. The wines are generous and fruit-forward but still retain good precision
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2013 Piedmont (ITA):
A late-ripening year producing elegant, structured wines. Nebbiolo shows classic floral aromas and firm but fine tannins.
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2019 Piedmont (ITA):
A balanced year with ripe tannins and fresh acidity. The wines have excellent depth and should age gracefully.
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2020 Piedmont (ITA):
A warm vintage, yielding generous and fruit-forward wines. Barolo and Barbaresco have good concentration and smooth tannins.
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2022 Tuscany (ITA):
A hot and dry year with powerful wines and firm tannins. Sangiovese exhibits deep color, ripe fruit, and structured acidity.
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2023 Tuscany (ITA):
A balanced vintage with good acidity and depth. The wines are fresh and refined, showing great varietal expression.
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2020 Lazio (ITA):
A warm year, leading to rich, full-bodied wines. Whites, such as Malvasia, retained good freshness despite the heat.
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2022 Sicily (ITA):
A dry vintage, producing intense and structured wines. Nero d'Avola and Nerello Mascalese have great depth and aging potential.
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2021 Sicily (ITA):
A cooler year, leading to fresh, aromatic wines. Whites like Grillo and Carricante shine with bright acidity and minerality.
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1988 Loire Valley (FRA):
A structured and long-lived vintage, with wines showing excellent acidity and depth. Now fully mature, Sancerre and Muscadet exhibit complex minerality, while Chenin Blanc from Vouvray and Anjou has developed honeyed, nutty, and waxy tertiary notes with great persistence.
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2006 Bordeaux:
A warm and dry vintage that produced powerful, tannic wines with good aging potential. Now evolving, Left Bank wines show structured cassis and graphite notes, while Right Bank Merlot-based wines have softened into lush, complex profiles.
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2015 Bordeaux:
A highly acclaimed vintage with excellent ripeness and balance. Wines are rich, structured, and built for long-term aging, with both Left and Right Bank showing exceptional depth and harmony.
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2016 Southern Rhône:
A near-perfect vintage with powerful, concentrated wines. Grenache-based wines from Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Gigondas have excellent purity, freshness, and aging potential.
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2014 Rheinhessen:
A cool vintage with high acidity and precise structure. The best Rieslings are elegant, mineral-driven, and age-worthy.
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2017 Rheinhessen:
A balanced vintage producing fresh, fruit-driven wines with good clarity. Rieslings show vibrant citrus and floral notes with aging potential.
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2022 Lombardy:
A warm vintage that produced rich, full-bodied wines. Franciacorta sparkling wines are generous yet maintain good freshness and finesse.
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2020 Elgin Valley:
A cool-climate vintage with refined acidity and purity. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir performed particularly well, showing elegance and longevity.
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2022 South West France:
A warm year, leading to ripe yet balanced wines. Malbec and Tannat-based wines show excellent depth and approachability.
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2021 Loire Valley : Vincent Careme Pet Nat Plaisir l' ancestrale
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2017 Henty Crawford River Riesling
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2013 Loire Valley:
A challenging vintage with cool, wet conditions leading to lower yields. The best wines show crisp acidity and freshness but are generally lighter and less structured than other top years.
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2014 Loire Valley:
A classic vintage with bright acidity and purity of fruit. Whites like Sancerre and Chenin Blanc have excellent structure, while reds from Chinon and Bourgueil are fresh and elegant.
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2015 Loire Valley:
A warm and generous vintage producing ripe, expressive wines. Chenin Blanc and Sauvignon Blanc offer excellent concentration, while reds are rich and structured.
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2024 King & Alpine Valleys (VIC):
A young vintage with high potential, marked by moderate conditions and balanced fruit expression. Expect bright acidity in cool-climate whites and structured reds with fine tannins.
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2024 Murray-Darling (VIC)
A warm and early-ripening vintage, resulting in fruit-forward wines. Shiraz and Cabernet show ripe flavors, while whites maintain freshness despite the heat.
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2024 Great Southern (WA):
A cool-climate vintage yielding elegant, structured wines. Riesling is especially promising, with crisp acidity and vibrant citrus notes.
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2024 Margaret River (WA):
An excellent vintage so far, with balanced ripening and good weather conditions. Expect vibrant Chardonnays and deeply structured Cabernet Sauvignons.
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2021 Pfalz:
A cooler vintage that resulted in high-acid, precise Rieslings. Wines are fresh and mineral-driven, with excellent aging potential.
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2022 Alsace:
A warm vintage producing rich, fruit-forward wines. Rieslings maintain good acidity, while Pinot Gris and Gewürztraminer are particularly aromatic and opulent.
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2022 South West France:
A ripe, structured vintage with good concentration. Malbec-based wines show depth and spice, while whites have a rounder, fruit-driven profile.
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2022 Nahe
A well-balanced vintage with bright acidity and excellent clarity. Rieslings are vibrant, floral, and built for aging.
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2020 Tuscany:
A warm year that produced bold, structured wines with good freshness. Sangiovese-based wines have firm tannins and excellent depth, showing strong aging potential.
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2022 Tuscany:
A warm and generous vintage with ripe, concentrated fruit. Wines display plush textures with well-integrated acidity.
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2023 Tuscany:
A promising vintage with balanced ripeness and bright acidity. Expect wines with finesse and aging potential.
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2022 Henty (VIC)
A cooler vintage that led to fresh, elegant wines. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir have excellent balance and age-worthines
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2020 Yarra Valley Mount Mary chardonnay
Excellent vintage, late bud burst cool growing season, some smoke from Gippsland but none in yarra
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2017 Jura
50-60% down from frost in april but otherwise excellent, long and cool
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