Aromas of dark chocolate, fresh forest fruits and plum. The palate is intense in the dark chocolate spectrum accompanied by the ripe fruit notes. The tannins are soft and supple with the spirit integrated. Food match- Beef Ragu. This wine has a deep red colour. Founded in 1858 by William Chambers and situated just one kilometre west of Rutherglen, on the Corowa road. The original vineyards which were replanted after phylloxera attacked the area in the late 1890's now have some irrigation, and produce low tonnages with wonderful concentrated flavour. Rosewood's fifth generation winemaker Bill Chambers OAM, handed over to son Stephen in 2001. The proud tradition of winemaking continues from the rich old fortified wines made in the early 1900s by great grandfather Will Chambers who started off the wonderful Tokay and Muscat blends which today are renowned throughout the world. The Rare Muscat and Rare Tokay consistently receive perfect, 100 out of 100 scores from the influential wine writer Robert Parker Junior of the Wine Spectator who refers to Bill as the "Master of the Fortified wine business of Australia".

The wine has a tawny colour with hints of red. The aroma is a mix of ripe berry fruit, with rancio characters from extended barrel maturation. On the palate there is ripe fruit giving a generous mouth feel with hints of vanilla and chocolate. The wine has an attractive drying finish.

The wine has a rich amber colour. With aromas of raisins, candied peel and spice with notes of sweet butterscotch. The palate is intense showing the benefit of time in barrel with concentrated fruit and lovely balanced sweetness. Hip Sip does its ageing in the old oak barrels prior to bottling and will not age further in the bottle. Once opened it should be consumed in about a month.

The De Bortoli Rutherglen Estate is situated in the north-east corner of Victoria, one of the most progressive and diverse viticultural regions in Australia. A renowned Rutherglen sparkling blend, this rich, brooding and fruit driven wine is a wonderful addition to any celebratory occasion. Vibrant red and purple hues framed by soft persistent bubbles. Youthful and fresh with an inviting mixed berry and chocolate aromas, and flavours with a creamy mouthfeel and plush finish. The wine has a balanced residual sweetness with supporting tannin that adds complexity and length.

APPEARANCE: Dark bronze-gold colour with hints of amber. AROMA: Intense, fresh and fruity aromatics with characters of honey, butterscotch, crème brulee, creamy caramel, dried oranges, orange blossom, dried pears, tea-cake, malt, and green tea. PALATE: These characters are also evident on the palate which is luscious with a hint of jasmine and fresh layers of flavour which linger in the mouth. This wine has a luscious texture with the gentle warmth of clean spirit and well-balanced sweetness complementing the finish.

APPEARANCE: Light amber AROMA: Sweet berry scented nose PALATE: Fresh, long finish