The bouquet shows great density, ripe concentrated blackcurrant, anise, black cardamom and lifted lavender with hints of black olives and plum aromas. The entry on the palate is soft and succulent whilst displaying a subtle texture with a black core of fruit including boysenberry, dark cherries and olive tapinade. The tannin and acid are seamlessly integrated from the front through to the long and lingering finish.

Since 1992, Madfish have been producing an exciting range of contemporary, cool climate wines inspired by the wild, coastal and pure characterises of Australia's South West. The wines are made by the dedicated team led by chief winemaker Janice McDonald. Black and blue berries, red currants, plum compote and roasted chestnuts mingle with coffee, cocoa and hallmark Cabernet minty earthiness to create a quite beautiful wine.

One of our most popular customers picks here at first Choice. Church Block was the first wine the late Greg Trott produced under the Wirra Wirra label back in 1972. He took the name from one of the original vineyards, which runs next to the small Bethany Church (Est 1854) across the road from Wirra Wirras century old ironstone cellars. The wine is a blend of 50% cabernet with 37% shiraz and 13% merlot delivering vibrant colour then true cabernet blackberry and cassis aromas and dominant flavour as well, while the rest of the varietal makeup adds a sweeter fruit-cored palate, full with bright red energy and comforting, easy drinking textures. Enjoy with Beef, mushroom and red wine pie.

This new Pepperjack wine is dynamic and imaginative. Lifted earthy notes and a rich concentration of dark cherries, blackberries and chocolate. Flavours of dark fruits with hints of plum, blackberry and red licorice.

Sourced from the South Australian regions of Barossa, McLaren Vale and Coonawarra. The wine is full of sweet, spicy dark fruit, rounded out by the quality oak from barrels usually used for Bins 128, 138 and 389. A well-structured, medium bodied wine with a medium finish. Sweet coconutty oak, ripe fruit and an upfront nose of bright red cherry gives this age-worthy red its unique style.

With 7 Gold medals and a Trophy, this wine has wowed judges around the world. Similarly our team at Vintage Cellars believe this is one of the best value wines to pass our tasting bench in a very long time. A restrained, intricate blend with an elegant, concentrated palate layered with a complex meld of flavours. A seamless structure, silky texture and lingering finish are focused by fine tannins and perfectly balanced acidity.

Incredibly deep and dark in the glass, this Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon blend comes from the highly respected Guinaudeau family. With fruit sourced from Fronsac, just north of Pomerol, this wine offers charm among layers of fresh dark fruit and soft texture.

Penfolds Max's Shiraz Cabernet, South Australia Penfolds Maxs series of wines pay tribute to legendary Australian winemaker and creator of Grange, Max Schubert. Classic Australian style, the Shiraz Cabernet is made to be enjoyed immediately, no need to cellar.

Aromas of luscious berry fruits and sweet spicy oak. Chocolate and berry flavours further develop on the palate and end with a balanced, dry finish. What a coincidence that in the early 1800s, two nations were racing across the oceans to claim the uncharted land of Australia. Frenchman Nicholas Baudin captained Le Geographe and at the same time, Matthew Flinders, an Englishman, captained The Investigator. When Eastern bound Flinders met Western bound Baudin off the coast of the Barossa, they named the meeting point Encounter Bay. Perhaps not coincidentally this Cabernet Shiraz were also sourced from the Barossa in South Australia.

Coonawarra is renowned as one of Australias finest wine regions, and is world renowned for its high class Cabernets. Its secret lies in the internationally recognised rich, red terra rossa soil, limestone, pure underground water, cool nights and a long, mild growing season. Enjoy the bright fruit characters of this red blend now or cellar up to five years and it will be worth the wait.

The Shiraz integrates seamlessly with the Cabernet to create a blend which is greater than the sum of it's parts. With it's firm tannin structure this is a no risk cellar investment.