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Vatellina: Tyrrell’s Vat 9 Shiraz 1972 – 2019

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Bentley Wine Vault Tasting March 2022

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Piper Heidsieck Hors-Serie Champagne 1971

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Beechworth Photo Essay

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Penfolds Superblend 802-A and Penfolds Superblend 802-B 2018

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Produttori del Barbaresco Riservas 2016

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WE WERE NOT MEN

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TWF Chardonnay in 2020 – The Year in Review

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Max Allen’s Intoxicating new book

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Produttori del Barbaresco Riservas 2015

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The gifts wine writers get

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Tyrrell’s Johnno’s Shiraz 2004 – 2019

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2015 Henschke Hill of Grace Shiraz video

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Kay Brothers Block 6 Shiraz historical tasting event 2019

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Inkwell High Violet Preservative Free Grenache Mataro 2021

26 May 2022

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Delamere Vineyard Blanc de Blancs 2015

26 May 2022

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Delamere Vineyard Cuvée 2016

26 May 2022

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Tyrrell’s Vat 8 Shiraz Cabernet 2021

25 May 2022

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Tyrrell’s Mother’s Vineyard Shiraz 2021

25 May 2022

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Tyrrell’s Old Hillside Shiraz 2021

25 May 2022

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Tyrrell’s Vat 9 Shiraz 2021

25 May 2022

Chris Tyrrell commented that reds ca... A subscription to The Wine Front is needed to read reviews and scores. Either log in if you are an existing subscriber, or consider joining via our subscription page - HERE. If you're an existing member who's subscription has expired, then please check your account status HERE. Thank you.

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Tyrrell’s NVC Vineyard Shiraz 2021

25 May 2022

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Tyrrell’s Estate Grown Chardonnay 2021

25 May 2022

This now all HVD vineyard, from the 1984... A subscription to The Wine Front is needed to read reviews and scores. Either log in if you are an existing subscriber, or consider joining via our subscription page - HERE. If you're an existing member who's subscription has expired, then please check your account status HERE. […]

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Mac Forbes RS95 Riesling 2020

25 May 2022

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Riposte The Sabre Pinot Noir 2021

25 May 2022

Muted aromatics lead to a closed-but-pro... A subscription to The Wine Front is needed to read reviews and scores. Either log in if you are an existing subscriber, or consider joining via our subscription page - HERE. If you're an existing member who's subscription has expired, then please check your account status HERE. Thank you.

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Riposte The Cutlass Shiraz 2021

25 May 2022

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Tapanappa Definitus Foggy Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir 2019

25 May 2022

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Lake’s Folly Red 2020

24 May 2022

Tasted at cellar door, and looked ok, bu... A subscription to The Wine Front is needed to read reviews and scores. Either log in if you are an existing subscriber, or consider joining via our subscription page - HERE. If you're an existing member who's subscription has expired, then please check your account status HERE. […]

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Tyrrell’s Johnno’s Shiraz 2021

24 May 2022

Vineyard planted in 1908. A bit autum... A subscription to The Wine Front is needed to read reviews and scores. Either log in if you are an existing subscriber, or consider joining via our subscription page - HERE. If you're an existing member who's subscription has expired, then please check your account status HERE. Thank […]

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Tyrrell’s 8 Acres Shiraz 2021

24 May 2022

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Tyrrell’s 4 Acres Shiraz 2021

24 May 2022

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Tyrrell’s Old Patch Shiraz 2021

24 May 2022

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Mount Pleasant Rosehill Shiraz 2021

24 May 2022

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Mount Pleasant Old Paddock & Old Hill Shiraz 2021

24 May 2022

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