Guigal Cotes du Rhone Rouge
The Guigal family owns vineyards in prime locations throughout the Appellations of Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu, Hermitage and Saint-Joseph from where their iconic wines are produced. The Guigal cellars are located in the centre of the town of Ampuis, on the right bank of the Rhône River, about 40 km south of Lyon. The Côtes du Rhône region stretches 200 km from Vienne in the north to Avignon in the south. Côtes-du-Rhône is the workhorse red of the southern Rhône Valley and is blended from up to 13 grape varieties, but usually leans heavily on grenache and syrah (Shiraz). Deep, bright, garnet-red in colour, it is a fresh, crisp wine with small soft fruit and spices. A full-bodied, elegant wine, with mellow tannins, warmth and aromatic intensity.
Craggy Range Le Sol Syrah
With a name that directly translates from French as 'The Soil', the Le Sol Syrah (Shiraz) pays homage to the terroir that creates this rich and evocative wine. With the trademark Gimblett Gravels stony soil, with exhibits amazing refinement and breeding while not relinquishing body and complexity.
Paul Jaboulet Crozes-Hermitage
Founded in 1834 by Antoine Jaboulet, Paul Jaboulet Aîné is one of the most iconic names in the Rhône Valley. Renowned for its legendary Hermitage La Chapelle, the estate manages vineyards across the Northern Rhône’s most prestigious appellations, including Saint-Péray, Crozes-Hermitage, Cornas, Saint-Joseph, Côte-Rôtie, and Hermitage. Since 2006, under the leadership of Caroline Frey, the estate has focused on a holistic approach to viticulture, resulting in wines of remarkable purity and terroir expression. From the approachable Côtes du Rhône to the iconic Hermitage La Chapelle, Paul Jaboulet Aîné remains a benchmark for the region. Charming and accessible, this 100% Syrah captures the essence of the Northern Rhône with an inviting medley of wild strawberry and brambly blackberry, layered with hints of smoked meat and savory spice. Vinified and aged for 12 months in a combination of oak and stainless steel, it delivers a juicy, well-balanced profile with velvety textures and a clean, refreshing lift. A true testament to the Jaboulet legacy, it is crafted by the same elite team behind Hermitage La Chapelle but offers the immediate, approachable appeal of the Crozes-Hermitage appellation. "
Chateau Robin Cotes de Castillon
Chateau Robin is a family property, 8.7 hectares wide that produces an exquisite red, purple wine, classified “Saint Emilion” AOC certified. Robin is situated downhill of the famous town of Saint Emilion, at the very heart of the most famous and reputed French vineyards, at Saint Christophe des Bardes, near Bordeaux.The nose on the Robin is open and aromatic and pure. The texture is wonderful, with refined tannins, and plenty of salinity and length.
Teusner Albert Shiraz
Teusner Albert Shiraz is made from old vines in the northern Barossa; rich black fruits and tarry cassis with smoky undertones, the finish is long and luscious. Could easily be cellared for the medium term.
Louis Latour Pinot Noir Les Pierres Dorees
The famed house of Louis Latour once again exports its Burgundian know-how outside of the Côte d'Or. After the great successes of Ardèche and Var, they decided to repeat the experience in the heart of Beaujolais with the planting of 20 hectares of Pinot Noir. The calcareous soil rich in iron oxide gives a very particular ochre colour, and the high altitude contributes to produce a surprising wine which associates richness and freshness with a beautiful aromatic complexity.A bright and tempting wine showing a dark garnet colour with an intense nose of blackfruits, blueberry and cherries. There is fullness on the palate with flavors of currant and mocha followed by a fresh finish.
MAISON LES ALEXANDRINS CROZES-HERMITAGE ROUGE
Maison Les Alexandrins is a collaboration between two renowned winegrowers from the Rhone Valley - Nicolas Jaboulet and Alexandre Caso. Their wines are crafted in a signature style that is at once contemporary and timeless, and always from exceptional vineyards unearthed by Alexandre Caso, a specialist in the terroirs of the Northern Rhone. 100% Syrah grown mainly on alluvial soils from the south of the appellation, with some vineyards on terraces containing stones washed up by the Rhône. Beautiful deep-purple colour with shiny reflections. In this sunny vintage, the nose is particularly seductive with delicate floral notes subtly mixed with aromas of small red fruit. A remarkable balance on the palate with a beautiful crispness of fresh and light red fruit supported by very fine tannins, revealing a wine of tremendous elegance.
Red Claw Pinot Noir
Yabby Lake's 'no expense spared' approach to viticulture and winemaking, is amply demonstrated in this super Pinot; fresh and fruity with secondary nuances, will please all Pinot lovers on a budget.
Two Paddocks Pinot Noir
This Pinot noir is the flagship from Two Paddocks an organically grown barrel selection from the estate properties. As in the vineyard, the wine is hand crafted using traditional methods including a 25% whole bunch indigenous fermentation and hand plunging. Maturation is in French barriques for 11 months, using a mix of older and new (25%) barrels.
Paul Jaboulet Saint-Joseph
One of the best known producers of the Rhone Valley is Paul Jaboulet Aine. They produce an array of high quality wines from various appellations within the Rhone. Fine and delicate, Saint-Josephs wines were already on the market in the16th Century. They were appreciated at the table of the kings of France.Made from 100% syrah, the Jaboulet St Joseph exudes a ruby red colour with light purple reflections.This Saint Joseph has an expressive nose with floral and gourmet notes, chocolate and coffee. On the palate, we find a nice acidity that carries the whole length and a good structure with fine tannins.