McWilliams Hanwood Classic Tawny
This multiple award winning classic tawny port starts off lusciously sweet and then dries off beautifully to a clean, persistent finish. Well worth a try from the masters of fortified wine in Australia.
McWilliams Hanwood Classic Muscat
A classic Australian Muscat, matured in oak for 5 years featuring a rich and luscious raisined palate with a silky smooth finish.
Cosme Palacio Cosecha Rioja
Upon much deliberation, our overall masked winner revealed a style and character that provided us with a fairly clear cut insight into the modern day advances of a region etched in history and tradition. Cosme Palacio consistently produces one of our favourite Riojas that always offers incredible value for money. Produced predominantly from Tempranillo grown in cool, relatively high altitude sites, this is modern Rioja that's bright and ready to go thanks to a touch of bottle age. It's medium bodied with fine tannins and juicy in the mouth. Black fruits dominate the flavour profile with some delicate cedar and earthy notes adding complexity to a delicious example from this much loved region.
Campo Viejo Garnacha
Three Bridges Botrytis Semillion
Elegant bouquet of pineapple, marmalade, touch of cinnamon & nutty vanillan oak. A luscious palate of apricots, honey & citrus flavours combines with botrytis sweetness, finishing with an alluring freshness. Ideal accompaniment to caramelised pear with marscapone cream, drizzled over seasonal fruit with ice cream, blue vein cheese, dried fruit and nuts. Fruit sourced from the Riverina, New South Wales, Australia.
Maxwell Mead Liqueur
Mead is the oldest fermented drink known to mankind. Liqueur Mead is made by fortifying Mead with a neutral spirit and a selection of herbs and spices. After up to 3 years in oak barrels, it is ready to drink neat or over ice.
Kalleske JMK Shiraz VP
Kalleske JMK Vintage fortified has been made in honour of John Malcolm Kalleske who has hand tended the vineyard where the fruit for this fabulous VP is sourced from for over 50 years. Kalleske's first attempt at a vintage fortified has seen it excel beyond belief. A very 'serious' style fortified without any of the candied sweetness sometimes evident in Australian 'ports', but a lip-smacking sweet/savoury blend that is at home more in Portugal than in the Barossa Valley. Outstanding.
Harveys Bristol Cream Sherry
A British classic - blending some of Jerez's finest Sherries: fino, amontillados and olorosos. This provides a smooth and silky mellow finish with a rich complex palate.
Gonzales Byass Tio Pepe Fino
Named after the founder's uncle, Tio Pepe is a Fine, dry and savoury Sherry that is best served chilled.
Gonzales Byass Elegante Fino
A light, delicate Sherry showing a slight dryness on the finish. The perfect match for soups.