This irresistible black beauty is made from fabulously intense Shiraz and Grenache grapes grown on the craggy hillsides of France's Roussillon region. Look up from the vines and you will see ruins of castles perching precariously on rocky peaks. This inhospitable landscape and these ancient strongholds were home to medieval Cathars who lived in awe of evil god Rex Mundi ('King of the World'). He corrupted the faithful with promises of earthly pleasures and the forbidden delights of mortal flesh. Don't even try to resist, just sip and enjoy this lusciously ripe, juicy marriage of liquorice scented Shiraz and lush, silken Grenache. Gloriously easy to quaff on its own, it also goes well with barbecued meats, Cajun chicken or lamb chops.

As close as you get to genuine Châteauneuf power – and with a Gold medal pedigree too, winning Gold for the last eight vintages. Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre are the three mainstays of this champion that boasts layers of velvety ripe black fruit, liquorice and spicy complexity. It's from the only co-operative cellar in Châteauneuf du Pape, the top appellation of the southern Rhône, and is owned and run by local growers. The grapes are from vineyards that abut the famous name appellation and share the same stone strewn soil that promotes superb ripeness and richness of fruit. The vines are old and gnarled, producing few grapes but with rare concentration of flavour. It's made by Châteauneuf winemaker Thierry Ferlay ... and it's very, very good!

Very deep robe. Aromas of raspberry, redcurrant, blackcurrant, spices and mint. Very complex and round palate with a long silky finish

APPEARANCE: The Fiumeseccu Rosé is pale in colour. AROMA: Very distinctive in style with characterised remarkably elegant aromas of grapefruit and red fruits (berries and pomegranate).

translucent pale ruby; bramble fruits, spice, dried herbs and coffee grounds; fresh red plum and cherry fruit, mint, savouriness and very gentle tannins; well-made from good fruit; adept, elegant and rounded. Improves with aeration and will gain some complexity with more bottle age. Fresh enough to serve without food, match with pizza, sausages or roast chicken.

The creation of this limited release cabernet shiraz began in a quest to create something real, different, and aspiringly lofty, together with our trusted partner Dourthe Bordeaux. The French component of this wine was made at two of the Dourthe-owned wineries. Australian components of this wine were made at Penfolds Nuriootpa Winery (South Australia). The French and Australian components were blended and bottled in South Australia.

APPEARANCE: Pale cherry in colour. AROMA: Very distinctive in style, dominated by fruity (pomegranate) aromas which evolve towards notes of pepper and spice on the finish. PALATE: It is light yet with some good fruit flesh over racy acidity and fine, delicate tannins.