Sisters Run is an independently owned and operated winery with a fierce commitment to make the best wines from family vineyards. The label pays reference to talented young winemaker Elena Brooks who wears steel cap boots in the day but carries a pair of high heels in the back of the ute, just in case of emergencies. Lovely aromas of red berries mingle delightfully with spice and black pepper notes. The palate is dry, medium-full bodied and amply rewards the promise of the nose. Suggestions of spice, plus red and black fruit, with a crisp acidity and appropriate tannins keeping everything balanced through the end of the long and tangy finish.

The Reserve Shiraz displays delicious aromas of red cherry and blackcurrant with hints of cinnamon and vanilla. The palate is rich and round with fresh plum coupled with spice and black pepper leading to a silky smooth finish. The result is intensely flavoured and long-lasting red with a balanced and elegant structure.Bellinger is a small boutique winery specializing in Shiraz & Cabernet Sauvignon. Their wines are rich and layered, elegant and nuanced with a natural harmony and balance. They meticulously blend old and new techniques to craft wines with exceptional quality and unique character. Their vineyard soils are a mix of ancient volcanic soils, clay and sandy loam which gives the vines excellent drainage and also causes the vines to grow deep into the substrate in order to seek nutrients. The days are warm and long, and the nights are cool and refreshing, enabling the grapes to ripen slowly, gently building layers of flavours and soft textural elements while retaining natural acidity. The resulting wines are rich and powerful, yet beguiling and enchanting.

At 54m above sea level Wolf Blass Altitude Shiraz develops complex fruit aromatics of dark berry and cherry stone with a touch of peppery spice. A fresh, juicy, medium-bodied palate with concentrated dark berry and cherry fruit, subtle savoury oak and finely woven, refined tannins providing length and focus. Brim full of regional limestone coast character.

The Davey estate vineyard was planted in the early 1990's by Kym & John Davey on land farmed by their Grandfather since 1950's. The Davey family members aren't just great winemakers; they are aficionados of fine food and wine. Blackberry and strawberry primary aromas are highlighted with notes of chocolate and a twist of white pepper. The cassis fruit of the medium full palate is focused into the long finish by satiny tannins and subtle roasted cashew-like oak.

Selected Shiraz from premium vineyards throughout Langhorne Creek was vinified using a combination of fermentation styles and French oak, to highlight the regional characteristics. The wine has lifted aromas of spice, dark cherry and plums, with a rich, full-flavoured palate of forest fruits and vanilla, finishing with soft tannins and excellent length. It tastes great now, and will reward patient cellaring.

The Ferngrove Frankland Shiraz is deep crimson in colour with aromas of blackberry, plum and blueberry with licks of vanilla oak. Depth of blueberry and opulent ripe plums in the flavour, it is mouth filling and flavoursome, complex and spicy with long fleshy tannin finish.

The Wolf Blass Grey Label Shiraz is an opulent concentrated and complex style with plenty of spicy fruit and a dash of chocolate. True to the style that Wolf himself made from the very beginning of this now iconic brand, this is very tasty and enjoyable now yet it has the weight and complexity to improve with cellaring.

HASELGROVE WINES Catkin Shiraz, McLaren Vale

Subtle hints of oak and soft tannins support the fruitiness of raspberries and red currents in this approachable and very smooth red. Pair with pork and beef sausages with lots of mustard and chutney.

A medium bodied wine generously flavoured with chocolate and dark berry fruit flavours. A perfect accompaniment of everything from pizza to aged cheddar and the winemaker's choice, pecorino.

An exceptional Barossan Shiraz from the artisan cult producer, Spinifex. The Miette (mee-yet) Shiraz has a delightful balance and charm with flavours of cherry, blueberry and hints of earthy spice, held by finely structured tannins. Succulent, layered and fleshy, the Miette label is a great introduction to the hand-crafted wines from Spinifex.