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The 2021 Franc Mayne (BIO ORGANIC) from Bordeaux, France is a standout vintage from the esteemed Château Franc Mayne. This wine exudes a deep ruby hue with glints of purple, hinting at its youthful vibrancy. On the nose, it offers a bouquet of ripe blackberries and cassis, intermingled with subtle notes of cedar and tobacco. These aromas translate seamlessly onto the palate, where the wine reveals a velvety texture and a perfect balance between tannins and acidity. The bold fruit flavors are complemented by a touch of spice and a long, lingering finish. Made with organic methods, this wine embodies the essence of the terroir and showcases the Château's commitment to sustainable winemaking. The 2021 Franc Mayne (BIO ORGANIC) is a true expression of Bordeaux's finest, and it promises to age gracefully for years to come.

The 2020 Fonroque (BIO ORGANIC) is a vibrant and expressive wine from the renowned Bordeaux region of France. The wine is produced by the esteemed Chateau Fonroque, known for their commitment to organic and sustainable farming practices. In the glass, the wine boasts a deep ruby hue, offering a glimpse into its complexity. The nose is filled with enticing aromas of ripe blackberries, plums, and hints of dark chocolate, all complemented by subtle notes of earth and spice. On the palate, this wine truly shines, with a medium body and silky tannins that coat the mouth. Flavors of black cherry, cassis, and a touch of vanilla dance on the tongue, leading to a long and satisfying finish. This 2020 Fonroque is a perfect representation of the terroir and dedication to quality that this chateau is known for. Enjoy now or cellar for further development.

Put a quadruple Gold, 96pt Hunter Valley Shiraz Cabernet on your table. It’s from Hungerford Hill’s always impressive Bryan Currie, and boasts: “Incredible depths of dark, delicious fruit flavours make this wine easy to love. The shiraz imparts a beautiful plushness to the blend while the cabernet provides structure. Bright and harmonious, with ripe, chewy, integrated tannins. Excellent balance and even flow. Good ageing potential. 96pts. (Toni Paterson, The Halliday Wine Companion).” Shanteh Wale, WinePilot adds that finds it “A well balanced wine in almost every vintage I have tried…93pts” and Huon Hook calls it “Very tidy red wine.93pts” in The Real Review.

Tuck into an opulent McLaren Vale Shiraz Cab brimming with classic regional richness, class and complexity from the perfectly-sited vineyards of Dowie Doole, now in the confident and skilled hands of winemaker Chris Thomas. Enjoy rich plummy Shiraz showing classic McLaren Vale generosity and complexity, balanced by firm, fine grained tannins and savoury Cabernet backbone. Notes of dark fruit, hints of cassis, bay leaf, coffee bean and liquorice carry through to a long luxurious finish. Founders Drew Dowie and Norm Doole, both visionary and passionate about sustainability, have always been nuts about McLaren Vale geology – the sandy soils of Blewitt Springs and the ancient rocks of Tatachilla in particular. They paired up to form DOWIE DOOLE in 1995, and then, in 2015, sold it to their chief winemaker and fellow devotee Chris Thomas, who has worked at many top wineries including Fox Creek and Serafino Wines in McLaren Vale – as well as in Burgundy, France. Norm and Drew own neighbouring estates, one in each locale mentioned above, and both have sold one of their premium vineyards to ‘DD’ in order to boost its overall potential. Norm Doole’s California Road vineyard and Drew Dowie’s Tintookie vineyard at Blewitt Springs.

A stones throw from the famed Chateau Beychevelle, the estate is set in the south of the St Julien appellation and notable for vitality, finesse and elegance. The wine here is produced by Patrick Maroteaux whose increasingly influence is in turn elevating the quality and reputation of these wines.