Battle of Bosworth Puritan McLaren Vale Shiraz
Battle of Bosworth started conversion to organic in 1995. Now, fully organic certified, they have a significant holding of 20 years and older vines. Their Puritan Shiraz is modelled on the young Tempranillos that come out of Rioja in Spain – no oak, just straight into bottle, so the fruit flavours really shine. (And they really do shine!) No added preservatives make this a top choice for the sulphur-sensitive.
Lindemans Gentlemans Collection Tawny
With spicy raisin flavours infused seamlessly with specially selected spirits, Lindemans Gentleman's Collection is matured in seasoned oak. The result is a soft, rounded Tawny with a long, nutty finish.
Yalumba Premium Cabernet Merlot
A cask wine at the top of its game, Yalumba Premium Cabernet Merlot is intensely rich and full of blackberry and plum flavours with hints of spice. Keep it fresh and on hand in this convenient two litre cask.
Penfolds Special Shiraz
The limited edition release of Special Shiraz celebrates the varietal at the heart of Penfolds, honouring the grape that has shaped its identity and defined Australian fine wine. Its lineage sets it apart, with a small inclusion of matured Grange drawn from barrel. Silky and sleek, it reveals pecan pie, hazelnut and berry coulis, lifted by goji berry brightness, with fine, chalky tannins and a polished, persistent finish.
19 Crimes Mid Strength Shiraz
Go with the flow. Follow the crowd. Do what's expected. OR DON'T. Enjoy this MID STRENGTH wine with the bold, FULL FLAVOUR expected of a 19 CRIMES Shiraz. Up-front flavours of berry fruits with a smooth velvety texture, followed by a vanilla and cocoa powder finish.
Cottonwood Grove Shiraz
Fruit flavours of cherry berries, fleshy mid palate and spicy oak supported by fine tannins.
d'Arenberg The Ironstone Pressings McLaren Vale Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre
A favourite of many of the cellar workers, this classic blend needs some time to unwind. The nose is fragrant, with intense McLaren Vale Grenache blood orange character, supported with ferrous and iodine notes. There's some initial fruit sweetness on the front palate, quickly morphing into a long line of concentrated red fruit and spice. The finish is tangy, with young, crunchy tannins, resulting in a wine with fantastic structure and incredible length.
Penfolds Bin 28 Shiraz 750MLx6
Penfolds landmark Cabernet Sauvignon. The grapes selected for Bin 707 are intensely flavoured, with thick skins and small bunches. Like Grange, it is a blend of the best Cabernet fruit from the vintage. Full-bodied with proven cellaring potential.
Zonte's Footstep Violet Beauregard Langhorne Creek Malbec
If you thought that Argentina was the only place to find fine Malbec, think again! Zonte's Footstep have triumphed with this luscious Langhorne Creek example boastinga berryfest of flavour, FIVE Gold medals and 93 points from Halliday: "Violets, boysenberries, redcurrant and leather. Bright and characterful at once. Sweet and vibrant through the mouth, dry and firm through the finish. Mid-weight. In lovely form...93pts" (Halliday).
Bleasdale The Wild Fig Langhorne Creek Shiraz Grenache Mourvedre
This is delicious, a beautifully layered and lively red. Here's the tasting note from Bleasdale – complete with a terrific occasion-match (as opposed to a food-match! "Medium weight red wine with lifted blueberry fruit and cherry cola notes, wild thyme, savoury & earthy characters. Depth and personality from the Shiraz with notes of rain on hot gravel, clove and citrus. Rich fruit flavour with a fine chalky finish. Perfect when watching a summer thunderstorm..."