Hardys VR Merlot
The Hardy's R&R label provides uncomplicated wines that display true varietal character making them perfect for everyday enjoyment. Enjoy the lively plum and cherry flavours of this Merlot with duck or lamb or share a glass with some cheese.
Wolf Blass Red Label Shiraz Grenache
Wolf Blass Red Label Shiraz Grenache is extremely soft and approachable, displaying rich plum and cherry characters with a hint of spice. Awarded the best-value red trophy at this year's Royal Sydney Wine Show, this punches way above value. It selects vibrant cherry fruit in first gear, then shifts into an easygoing drinkability with a dash of spice to liven up the palate. Dependable in the glass it suits light, Mediterranean foods. - Daily Telegraph, Sydney, 07 Jun 2014, Tony Love.
Lachlan Ridge Cabernet Merlot
This 2 litre cask displays a fruit driven bouquet consisting of red berry-fruit, cherry and plum characters. The palate is light, soft and well-balanced with a lingering fruity finish.
Capel Vale Regional Cabernet Sauvignon
A cool moderate summer with consistent flavour development . The season produced rich flavours and ripe tannins. Distinctive Margaret River regional Cabernet Sauvignon aromas, with rich dark fruit flavours. Soft fruit tannins on the finish. Beef casserole or dukkah crusted lamb cutlets. A delicious wine to drink young for its primary fruit charcaters. The wine will gain complexity and smoothness with cellaring 5 to 8 years.
McPherson The Full Fifteen
Punnets of strawberry, blackberry and raspberry flavour are miraculously shoehorned into a standard size bottle, while ageing in American oak adds a spicy, toasty finishing touch. 'Big Mac' McPherson grew up in the world of wine, tutored by his father Jock, who had established a winery in the Hunter Valley. Andrew went on to set up wineries at home and abroad and work for some Australia's top names. These days he crafts characterful wines by himself at great value prices. The Full Fifteen is perfect with roast beef or lamb and a wonderful companion to barbecues.
The Stubborn Few Pinot Noir
This is a celebration of ‘The Stubborn Few’ - A minority who, threw caution to the wind and forged the way for modern Australian wine making. One of them, a South Australian, defied preconceptions and invented wine cask, breaking the rules just to keep his wine fresh. A box makes perfect sense. It’s airtight, economical and environmentally friendly.The Stubborn Few Pinot Noir is aromatic and has soft generous flavours of luscious red berries and lingering finish. Matches harmoniously with a creamy pasta dish. So kick back and raise a glass to thinking outside of the box.
Porta Luna Cab Merlot
Porta Luna personifies the dynamic orbit of the moon. A drop that is otherwordly, this Cabernet Melot is medium bodied with an abundance of red cherry, plum and raspberry characters. Soft tannins on the palate leave a lingering finish. Perfect match for a slow cooked roast lamb or caramelised roasted vegetables.
Penfolds Koonunga Hill Cab Sauv (CLR)
The well-regarded Koonunga Hill Cabernet Sauvignon showcases the typical cellar worthiness that all Penfolds wines are renowned for. The wine has excellent structure and length, ready to drink now or gain further complexity with short-term cellaring. Plush , dark berry fruits together with gentle cedar, spice and vanilla notes highlight a palate that's full bodied and destined to offer great drinking in the short to medium term.