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Michael Lillis is our regular wine specialist

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Jane Eyre Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir 2015

John Michael Pacholli -
$48.00 (original price) At 8 years old I think I have caught it at a good time while it is still relatively young. Don't get me...
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VIGNA CANTINA Sangiovese 2017 Barossa Valley $28.00

Michael Lillis -
I met Torzi Matthews some years back, my memory is not so good these days, however, the story he told me was his real...
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Domaine Laroche Chablis – Saint Martin – France 2020

John Michael Pacholli -
$39.00 - 350 ml  In the glass a slight green tinge around the rim. In the mouth, this Chablis has a good balance between fruit and...
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Alte Reben Mataro 2008 – $85.00 – Barossa Valley

Michael Lillis -
Kaesler estate Mataro vines were planted in 1930, Alte Reben means "Old Vines" in German.  2008 was the first release of a single vineyard Mataro,...
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William Downie Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir 2013 Original price $72.95

John Michael Pacholli -
In the glass, Impossible to see through, black-purple colour with an aged brick red ring around the edge of the glass. On the nose the...
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DOMAINE CLARENDON Syrah 2013 Clarendon $29.00 (original price)

Michael Lillis -
8 years old, would have easily done 10+, the first thing you can't help to notice is the depth of colour its black, pitch...
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MESH Riesling 2004 Eden Valley $24.00 – Original price tag

Michael Lillis -
Colour: Bright straw yellow, for a 18 year old wine, the slight golden colour hints at richness rather than age. In the mouth: Super fresh lime juice...
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Mortellito – Viarìa Vino Bianco 2019 Moscato $40.00

Michael Lillis -
Ok, I know what's going through your mind he's drinking an orange wine (Number-1). (Secondly) - It's a Moscato! What on earth is going on? Well,...
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Ouriet – Pature Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Brut $110

Michael Lillis -
Ambonnay France 100% Chardonnay Wine facts: In 1935, Ambonnay appellation was among the original 12 out of 320 champagne villages. To receive Grand Cru status. In the glass: A...
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Grosset Gaia 2006 (Red blend) Clare Valley

Michael Lillis -
A blend of cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc and merlot. Call it a French blend call it what you want. For me it's unmistakably Australian...
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