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Saronsberg Shiraz 2015

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Saronsberg Shiraz 2015   Saronsberg Shiraz 2015 (Tulbagh, South Africa) Alc 14.5% Multiple Awards (SA Top 12 Shiraz) Deep violet colour with cherry and dark fruits, oak and spices. Full bodied, medium tannin. Overall, a well crafted shiraz, best to drink after 5 years of cellaring.

甕覗(かめのぞき)kamenozoki sake

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甕覗(かめのぞき)Kamenozoki Sake 甕覗(かめのぞき)Kamenozoki (Niigata, Japan) 100% Gohyakumangoku Rice, 50% Polished The sake was originally packed in jar/urn, sake will be served using a ladle. The shipping and transportation makes it troublesome, therefore bottle type are made available. Pleasant nose of pear and apricot with subtle musky note. Medium dryness and paired easy with Chinese cuisine.

Dalwhinnie Moonambel Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

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Dalwhinnie Moonambel Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Dalwhinnie Moonambel Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 (Pyrenees, Victoria Australia) Alc 13.5% James Halliday 94 Points Expressive notes of cassis, plum, spice, herbs and earth (truffle). Dark fruits, chocolate, cedar, soft tannin. Acidity showing great potential to age for another 10-15 years.

Domaine Daniel Dampt et Fils Cote de Lechet, Chablis Premier Cru 2013

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Domaine Daniel Dampt et Fils Cote de Lechet, Chablis Premier Cru 2013 Burgundy, France   Domaine Daniel Dampt et Fils Cote de Lechet, Chablis Premier Cru Burgundy France, 100% Chardonnay Excellent chablis Premier Cru, with floral, subtle honey and citrus peel. Superb balance of acidity and minerality, finish off with sweet buttery touch.

Big Wave Golden Ale

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Big Wave Golden Ale   Big Wave Golden Ale (Kona Brewing Co., Hawaii) Lightly cloudy gold, light foam with some lacing. Whiff of apricot, mango and pineapple. Airy & crispy, nutty & malty. Overall refreshing golden ale leaving with an Aloha feel.

Charlie Well's Triple Hopped IPA

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Charlie Well's Triple Hopped IPA Charlie Well's Triple Hopped IPA (Wells & Young's Brewery) ABV 5.2% Clear yellow pour with one inch head. Malt, Cereal, Hop on the nose. Clean after taste, subtle pine and caramel. Overall, nothing impressive.

Bridge Road Brewers Bling Indian Pale Ale

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Bridge Road Brewers Bling IPA Bridge Road Brewers Bling IPA (Bridge Road Brewers, Beechworth) ABV 5.8% Hoppy, Pine and Citrus. Medium finish.