Quarisa Enchanted Tree South Australian Shiraz
John Quarisa has been variously described as a “magician” and a “sorcerer” by Halliday. His wines do have a magic knack of winning Gold. His secret? Over 20 years of experience as a winemaker and wine judge – and a great attitude. As John says, “you just can’t take life too seriously”. His ‘Enchanted Tree’ Shiraz certainly has the magic Midas touch, winning a rare Double Gold. It's dark and sumptuous, with silky raspberry and plum flavours, with a dash of creamy oak and lovely sweet spice.
The Old Red River Gum Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz
It’s wine like this, made using fruit from premium sites throughout the region, that make South Australia a first choice destination for lovers of big, generously rich and velvety Aussie reds - consider it the state’s great gift to the wine world, not just at home but all over the globe. This red shows distinctive characters of black fruit, eucalypt and spice, smoothed out by delicious dark chocolate and a touch of smoky oak.
The Great Bonza Reserve Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon
It's made by the talented John Quarisa, who has enjoyed a “distinguished career as a winemaker spanning over 20 years” (Halliday). John likes his wines to express big personality and juicy fruit and value for money – he’s certainly achieved that here! Ripe and round blackberries conspire with flavours of plum and cinnamon spice. On the palate, rich red berries and brewed coffee make for a very appealing wine.
Quarisa Enchanted Tree South Australian Cabernet Sauvignon
The unstoppable John Quarisa really is unstoppable! He has been variously described as a “magician” and “a sorcerer” by Halliday. His wines do have a magic knack of winning Gold. His secret? Over 20 years of experience as a winemaker and wine judge – and a great attitude. As John says, “you just can’t take life too seriously” . Today, taste his Double Gold-winning ‘Enchanted Tree’ Cabernet. It's juicy and rich, with delicious dark plum, blackcurrant, blackberry, and subtle eucalypt and mint. The tannins are fine and smooth... a little bit of magic in the glass!
Willow Bridge 'Dragonfly' Geographe Shiraz
Boscwood Petit Verdot Shiraz
You don’t often see Bordeaux’s inky Petit Verdot blended with spicy Shiraz. But here in Australia, there are no rules so winemakers are free to blend them. The result? Gorgeous layers of dense black fruit with a rich helping of smoky spice. This is a beautiful wine that “tip toes and tapdances over your palate”.
Angove Organic Shiraz
Angove Family Winemakers is proud to introduce Australias leading range of organic wines. Angove organic vineyards have no artificial herbicides, fungicides or pesticides and they only use natural fertilisers - organic winemaking with the gentlest touch. Certified organic + vegan friendly with minimal preservatives. Organics by the Angove Family is a range of certified organic wines from our greatest assetour soil and vineyards. Every grape, and every wine, is family grown, certified organic, hand crafted and estate bottled. Aromas of raspberry, red cherries and spice followed by subtle pepper and chocolate with soft oak flavours on the palate and a soft earthy finish. Have it with... Organic free range pork ribs or a vegan lasagne.
16 Little Black Pigs Cabernet Sauvignon
If you love the big rich wines from bestselling The Black Pig label, then don't miss their latest 16 Little Black Pigs offering - a luscious South Australian Cabernet showing all the intensity that you know and love. Get ready for billowing black fruit, cedary oak and grippy tannins on a long, intense finish. It's waiting for sizzling barbecue.
Adaptaur Reserve Durif
Small parcels of the best quality fruit from across top regions in South Australia were chosen for this Reserve Durif – and it shows! It’s big, rich and mouthcoating, a ‘black red’ with some serious heft. Take that as a warning! The wine is named after a type of cattle (Hereford/ Shorthorn cross) bred for the harsh conditions of Australia’s far north, and has been crafted with steak in mind. Hints of black pepper and dark chocolate coat the palate with layers of rich red fruit and black cherry.
Marauding Vintners Mr Noir Pinot Noir
Introducing the impeccable Mr Noir... well-dressed and well-connected! A stunning Pinot Noir, an iron fist in a velvet glove. On the one hand there’s unbridled power. Then there’s a silky softness that smoothes and rounds, creating an incredible mouthfeel.