Theme: Wines by the Numbers
Wine 1
Rieslingfreak No 34
Tale of Two Valleys, 2025
Riesling
Eden and Clare Valleys, South Australia
Pale straw in colour, bright and lively in the glass.
Delicate aromas of white flowers, lemon rind, talc, bath salts and melon skin.
The palate has purity, poise and precision, with a drive of crunchy lemon and lime goodness.
Alcohol 11 %
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Wine 2
10X
Ten Minutes by Tractor, 2025
Pinot Gris
Mornington Peninsular, Victoria
This wine is a blend of Pinot Gris parcels from three vineyards.
It displays citrus peel, perfumed musk, pear skin, and a touch of spice.
It has great depth with a fine textural drive and phenolic grip, which provides an alluring finish.
Alcohol 13.5%
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Wine 3
19 Crimes, 2024
Chardonnay
Barossa Valley, South Australia
This full-bodied Chardonnay displays ripe stone fruit flavours with hints of spice and honey with toasty oak.
The finish is long and creamy with notes of butterscotch and vanilla.
Alcohol 12.5%
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Wine 4
Ninth Island 2024
Pinot Noir
Tamar Valley, Tasmania
This wines’s aroma is a delightful fusion of cherries, raspberries, and boysenberries, with a hint of earthy spice.
Each sip reveals an abundance of cherry and berry notes, accented by dark chocolate and velvety tannins.
Alcohol 13.5%
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Wine 5
George Wyndham, Bin 555 2017
Shiraz
Barossa Valley, South Australia
This wine displays a deep crimson hue, releasing aromas of ripe blackberry, plum, and dark cherry, supported by hints of spice and subtle vanillin oak.
The palate is plush and mouth-filling, offering layers of juicy dark fruit framed by fine savoury tannins that add structure and persistence. Oak maturation adds warmth and depth, complementing the wine’s natural richness.
Alcohol 14.5%
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Dessert Liqueur
Bethany’s
Nougaretto Honey Nougat
Margaret River, WA
This liqueur is highly regarded by reviewers for its smooth, sweet profile that closely mimics the taste of handmade honey and almond nougat.
The flavor is defined by local Southwest honey and toasted almonds, reflecting the ingredients of the company’s signature French-style soft nougat.
Alcohol 18%