Corowa Distilling Co. The Mad Dog Morgan 46% 500 mlDan Mad Dog Morgan was a ruthless renegade that long ago roamed the Corowa region. Mad Dog wasn't your typical bushranger and this isn't your typical whisky. On the nose; cinnamon, ginger honey, orange and floral notesOn the palate; oaky with spice, honey, orange, burnt caramel and raisinsFor the finish; long and sweet with a hint of vanilla.

This is Pyramid Valley's venture down south to Central Otago, purchasing the old vine Lowburn Ferry vineyard in 2018 and renaming it Manata Estate, and currently undergoing organic and biodynamic certification. This sits on the lighter, silkier side of Otago Pinot, and has an air of elegance rather than grunt. Bright cherry and raspberry fruit, and some exotic spices, and some whole bunchy herbal notes. A sheer delight to drink. "Seductive, accessible and tantalisingly complex wine with development potential"- 96 pts, Bob Campbell MW (The Real Review)

A medley aroma of sweet citrus blossom, vanilla, mandarin peel and almonds. The palate is very intense, layered and complex with ripe nectarine, citrus rind and nutty mealy depth. There is great depth of flavour and an incredibly long and lingering finish.

Grant Burge Nebu 2024 is garnet in colour with purple hues. Aromas of violets, milk chocolate, tar and thyme come from the Cabernet followed by ground spice notes, blackberry characters from the Shiraz. Subtle oak inclusion derives vanilla and cedar notes. Flowing through to the palate, the cool climate Cabernet characters of cool mint, leaf, ground turmeric and cassis show through. The warm climate Shiraz elements provide the chocolaty plum and black currant fruit. Together they provide a sweet and savoury entry with soy and hazelnut overlayed with blackcurrant, chocolate and dried spice. The fruit and spice flavours persist over a long tight bed of tannins that drive long and directionally culminating in a velvety texture and super long finish.