Pacha Mama Shiraz
Pacha Mama Shiraz enfolds you in her arms. It's elegant, it's got finesse. In the glass its vibrant plum red in colour, with a complex nose of spiced plums and dark chocolate backed with earth and spice. This wine is soft and fleshy and full of all the good dark fruits; plum and blackcurrant. It's seamless in the mouth with juicy fruit favours on the palate. A light tannic structure, vibrant acid and a long savoury finish.
Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley
The Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley 1991 from Sonoma Valley, USA, is a true gem of a vintage. Its deep ruby hue hints at the rich, complex aromas that await. On the nose, notes of black cherry, plum, and blackberry mingle with subtle hints of vanilla and oak, creating a beautifully balanced bouquet. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied with a velvety texture and smooth tannins. Flavors of ripe dark fruits, such as blackberry and plum, are complemented by a touch of spice and a touch of smokiness. The finish is long and lingering, leaving a satisfying warmth on the palate. This Zinfandel is a testament to the exceptional winemaking of Dry Creek, USA, and is sure to impress even the most discerning of palates. Enjoy now, or cellar for a few more years to continue unlocking its full potential.
Zinfandel Peterson
The Zinfandel Peterson 1994 from Sonoma Valley, United States of America, is a vintage that exudes richness and complexity. Its deep ruby color is a true reflection of its bold and intense aromas of blackberry, plum, and dark cherry, accented by hints of vanilla and spice. On the palate, this wine offers a full-bodied and velvety texture, with ripe tannins and a long, elegant finish. The 1994 vintage showcases the exceptional quality of Peterson, a renowned producer from the United States of America. This Zinfandel has aged beautifully, with the perfect balance of fruit and oak, making it a true gem for collectors and wine enthusiasts. Pair it with a hearty beef dish or enjoy it on its own, as it continues to evolve and reveal its layers of flavors. Overall, the Zinfandel Peterson 1994 is a remarkable wine that embodies the finest characteristics of its terroir and vintage.
Head Red Shiraz
Head Wines was started in 2006 by Alex Head. It focuses on single site Rhône varietals from the Barossa and Eden Valleys in South Australia. Head Red is a barrel cull from Barossa vineyards including 'The Blonde', 'The Brunette' and The Contrarian single vineyard Shiraz wines. It allows a pre-view of the vintage quality to come and keeps the quality of the Single vineyard wines as high as possible. The wine receives 12 months barrel age in predominantly older French hogsheads allowing the vintage and terroir to show clearly. Bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Mr Riggs Shiraz
Made by Rockstar winemaker Ben Riggs, the McLaren Vale Shiraz is as true an expression as one could hope for. The fifth release of the wine is based around a core of pristine fruit with dark red berries, hints of spice, earth, tar and leather and with seamlessly integrated oak. Ripe tannins are apparent but not overwhelming, meaning this is a wine which can be enjoyed now or in the next 10-15 years.
Massolino Barolo
First produced in 1911. The fruit for Massolino's classic Nebbiolo cuvée is selected from seven sites, representing roughly seven hectares of prime-sited Serralunga vineyards. The oldest vines that feed this bottling are 55 years old (the youngest are 10), and it spends 24 months in large Slovenian oak (only).
Riddoch Shiraz
Pioneer of the Coonawarra region, John Riddoch, lends his name to the highway that dissects the famous 'terra rossa' dominated region which is home to some of Australia's premier red wine vineyards. The fruit for this evocative Shiraz is sourced from some of these vineyards and is aged in a combination of French and American oak for 18 months to develop increased complexity. Exuding plum and red fruit aromas with just a tiny hint of oak that supports the rich textured palate. Perfect for enjoying today or for careful medium term cellaring.
Riddoch Merlot
John Riddoch is not only a famous name in the region of Coonawarra, but an important figure in the Australian wine industry. His pioneering spirit and love of the region has been translated into this bottle of rich and smooth Coonawarra Merlot. Aromas and flavours of ripe plums, dense blueberry and a fine grain tannin structure to support. A welcome return from a highly regarded wine name that won't disappoint if opened today or cellared for the short to medium term.
Red Claw Shiraz
The Red Claw is the complimenting range to the estate Yabby Lake wines that call the Mornington Peninsula home. This Shiraz though is sourced from the Cambrian rich soils of Heathcote, a region which has quickly become one of Australia's premier Shiraz growing areas. Dark berry and spice dominated, there are underlying notes of pepper and crushed herbs. Fermented in 100% French Oak, there is a subtlety to this Shiraz that lends itself to many cuisine matches.
Elderton Shiraz
Elderton is one of Australia's great Shiraz producers, year in and year out. Brimming with ripe juicy blood-plum and chocolate flavours, this is almost like Black Forest cake in a bottle!