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The Shiraz is all about balance, mouthfeel and intensity of flavour, a vintage that has wonderful appeal now but will evolve slowly but surely as Heathcote Estate has proven time and time again. The wine is exceptionally poised with characteristic layers of red and black fruits, floral notes, tar, gun flint and excellent balance and concentration. The palate is seamless, elegant and plush, with beautifully ripe tannins.

Domaine Asmara, located in the heart of central Victoria where the Cambrian rich soil dominates the Heathcote wine region, showcases the very best of modern Australian Shiraz and Cabernet. They produce wines just like this Reserve Shiraz 2016 and Reserve Cabernet 2014 that is both complex and flavoursome. 'Asmara' translated from Indonesian to means 'Love & Passion' - a character than is intrinsic in this boutique Shiraz.

This pretty Tar & Roses The Rose Shiraz displays a black cherry colour. Intense aromas of shaved dark chocolate, mulberries, wild fennel and earthy notes flow from its lifted nose, with hints of blackberry vines and custard following close behind. Well structured tannins beautifully integrate with flavours of caramelized beetroot, mulberry jam and sweet balsamic vinegar on the juicy palate, to end this dazzling Shiraz in a fine and lingering finale. It tastes excellent with slow roasted lamb shanks in red wine reduction jus, served with winter vegetables and fresh crusty bread.

The Exception Shiraz 2004 is full and round with aromas of plums, spice and cedary oak, plus a hint of tobacco adding complexity to the palate. It is well balanced, with a long finish and bears a deep rich crimson colour.

Don Lewis (ex Mitchelton) and Narelle King have come together to form Tar & Roses and this is the wine that encapsulates the winery name like no other. From their Heathcote vineyards this striking red shows flavours of dark berries, sweet fruit and wild flowers.

Totally opaque black dark red colour with a dark red hue. A mixture of ripe blackcurrant, plum and mulberry fruits greet the nostrils followed by vanillin cedar, light earth and bay leaf notes. Medium bodied and quite elegant the palate sports red to blackcurrant and mulberry flavours over plum, earthy tobacco, vanillin cedar and infusions of bay leaf. Fine grained yet sturdy tannin structure with a refined medium to long aftertaste. Drink over the next 5-6 years. Alc. 14%