Torbreck Woodcutter's Shiraz
Torbreck's Woodcutter's Shiraz is produced from hand-tended low-yielding vines. Bold and hearty it shows ripe sweet fruit flavours with supple tannins. Has quickly become a firm favourite of all the full-bodied Barossa red wine lovers out there.
Penfolds Bin 150 Marananga Shiraz
The Penfolds Bin 150 Marananga Shiraz is a relatively new addition to the Penfolds stable, sourced from the Barossan sub-district, Marananga. Simply a revelation, this wine is an inky, black beast in the glass with lashings of dark chocolate and coffee accented fruit, yet this years offering shows a lingering, soft structured finish that will see the wine cellar very nicely.
Yalumba The Menzies Cabernet Sauvignon
Yalumba continue to produce amazing quality, premium wines for a fraction of the price they could demand. The Menzies is prime example with rich, blackcurrant and cassis fruit with integrated oak that fills the mouth.
Capanna
Castellare di Castelina I Sodi di S. Niccolo Toscana IGT
Poggio Antico Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
Shaw & Smith Shiraz
The trailblazers of the Adelaide Hills have created another outstanding wine. A superb expression of modern cool-climate Shiraz; Shaw & Smith is elegantly spicy and brimming with supple red-fruit flavours matched by fine tannins. An absolute ripper.
Henschke Tappa Pass Shiraz
Henschke have in recent years begun to identify and single out great quality parcels of Shiraz fruit that deserves to be bottled seperately and released as part of their Vineyard Selection. The Tappa Pass Shiraz is sourced from old low yielding Barossa vineyards that shows amazing depth and concentration. Rich, lush and intense it will develop further complexity with bottle age.
Yalumba The Octavius Shiraz
Australia's oldest family owned winery, Yalumba produce a quintessential Barossa Shiraz here with the Octavius. Refined and elegant, its full of incredible fruit complexity that never looks over-ripe or jammy. A true Australian classic.
Poggio Alle Gazze Dell' Ornellaia
The 2020 Poggio Alle Gazze Dell' Ornellaia from Tuscany, Italy is a true delight for the senses. Upon pouring, the wine reveals a brilliant pale straw color, reminiscent of a summer sunrise. The nose is immediately greeted with a bouquet of floral notes, including delicate white flowers and hints of citrus blossom. As the wine opens up, aromas of ripe tropical fruits, such as pineapple and mango, emerge, adding depth and complexity to the bouquet. On the palate, this wine is equally impressive. The initial sip brings a burst of bright acidity, followed by a rich and creamy texture. Flavors of juicy peach and tangy grapefruit dance on the tongue, while subtle hints of vanilla and toasted almonds linger on the finish. Overall, the 2020 Poggio Alle Gazze Dell' Ornellaia is a beautifully balanced and sophisticated wine, showcasing the rich terroir of Tuscany. It is sure to impress even the most discerning palates and is best enjoyed alongside a fresh seafood dish or a creamy risotto.
