Innocent Bystander Pinot Noir
Innocent Bystander eminates from Victoria's Yarra Valley and is the brain child of owner, Phil Sexton. With winemaker Steve Flamsteed on board, the Innocent Bystander wines are fantastically varietal and extremely approachable. The Pinot Noir is packed full of black cherry and cedary notes with a perfect balance of soft, but fine grained tannin.
Fraser Gallop Cabernet Merlot
Since the first release in 2002, Fraser Gallop Estate have gone from strength to strength, picking up a Jimmy Watson Medal along the way. The Cabernet Merlot is a lovely example of the blend which is so at home in Margaret River. Leafy mulberry on the nose with cassis in the background, and a soft , flavoursome palate. Delicious!
Yering Station Yarra Pinot Noir
Yering Station Yarra Pinot Noir is a classic Pinot Noir with red/black cherry complimented with brooding earthy undertones and subtle savoury spice on the nose. The palate hints of violets and lavender. Rich black cherry spice surrounded by vanillin oak. Lovely middle palate concentration supported by fine velvet like tannins.
Lethbridge Ménage a Noir Pinot Noir
Lethbridge Ménage a Noir Pinot Noir is made from a low yielding vineyard in Bannockburn near Geelong in Victoria. The result is distinctly Geelong in character - intense spicy and cherry nose with a silky mid-palate and a strong lingering finish.
Ferngrove Orchid Diamond Chardonnay
Ferngrove Wines, in Frankland River, is one of the world's most isolated wine estate. While this isolation makes the logistics of wine-making tough, it is also what makes Ferngrove wines distinctly different. This Chardonnay is aromatic, complex lemon zest, pear skin and pink grapefruit in harmony with complex toasty French oak and toasted nuts. Piercing grapefruit, lime and pear with a creamy texture and vanilla French oak with lingering mineral acidity.
Deep Woods Hillside Cabernet Merlot
A unique expression of the Margaret River, Deep Woods Hillside Cabernet Merlot exhibits aromas of cassis and dried herbs. The palate is a rich mixture of red and black berries and is medium bodied with elegant silky tannins. Great length with a touch of sweet spice and dark chocolate notes.
Oakridge Over The Shoulder Pinot Noir
The team at Oakridge are going from strength to strength these days and they are taking the Over The Shoulder range with them. Dry maraschino cherry and gently gamey yet clean mouthful of delicious Pinot! Really great finishing length for this sort of price!
Howard Park Granite Ridge Shiraz
Garnet in colour with a lively bouquet of black and red fruits with subtle spice, musk and hibiscus notes. The palate is fleshy and mouthfilling with Satsuma plum, mulberry, boysenberry fruit flavours plus Hoisin sauce notes and sweet spice flavours. 15% wholebunch fermentation adds wild depth of flavour and pleasant chewy tannins; balanced by refreshing natural acidity and fine-grained oak texture.
The Lake House Denmark Postcard Series Merlot
A rich complex nose of mulberry, plums and spicy vanillin oak with floral hints. An impressive, ripe combination of black cherry and plums with a soft, chocolaty mid palate leading to a long finish of tasty oak and fine tannins.
Exalta Great Southern Pinot Noir
Delicate wafts of ripe cherries, raspberryand hints of violets intertwine in this light-bodied Pinot Noir that awakens the tastebuds with a bright acidity. A red fruit medley of cranberries,raspberries, cherries and red currantsis balanced by gentle tannins, providing structure in this delicate light-bodiedwine. Subtle hints of white pepper spice meld deliciously with red fruits and a refined minerality so reminiscent of its cool-climate origins. There’s a graceful persistence in this wine with its vibrant fruit expression, balanced acidity and graceful texture that leaves a lasting impression.