Intensely dark reds circled by hints of purple hues. Lifted mature aromas of cedary oak with pronounced forest berry fruits and complex chocolate and leathery afternotes. A complex and well-developed palate displaying refined mulberry and chocolate flavours lend to the long, smooth savoury finish.

The bouquet has aromas of black cherry, plum, cassis and raspberry complemented with mocha and vanilla. The palate continues with rich intense fruit flavours of blackberry, plums, coconut, spice and toasted oak delivering a well-balanced wine.

The Willunga 100 'The Hundred' range exemplifies the diversity in style that can be achieved with McLaren Vale Grenache by focusing on single vineyard wines from some of the region's finest sub-zones. The dry grown bush vines for this single vineyard Grenache were planted in 1952 on ancient sandy soil is over a clay and ironstone base. The Trott vineyard is situated 21Om above sea level, on the moderate to steep hills of Blewitt Springs next to the Onkaparinga Gorge.

The Wolf Blass Grey Label Shiraz is an opulent concentrated and complex style with plenty of spicy fruit and a dash of chocolate. True to the style that Wolf himself made from the very beginning of this now iconic brand, this is very tasty and enjoyable now yet it has the weight and complexity to improve with cellaring.

The nose is opulent and complex. Dark cassis and berry compote combine with dried herb and festive spice. A generous portion of new French oak compliments the rich and full-bodied mix of dense red fruits. Complex and alluring tannins give structure and elegance with bright natural acidity providing a mouth-watering and moreish finish.

The Smidge "The Ging" Shiraz 2018 from McLaren Vale is a wine that embodies the bold and robust characteristics of the region. Upon pouring, it reveals a deep ruby red color with a hint of purple. The nose is immediately greeted with intense aromas of ripe blackberries, plums, and a touch of spicy oak. On the palate, this full-bodied Shiraz offers a rich and velvety texture, with flavors of dark cherries, blackcurrants, and a hint of dark chocolate. The tannins are well-integrated, providing a smooth and lingering finish. This vintage from Smidge Wines showcases the excellent quality of McLaren Vale's terroir, with its warm climate and ancient soils. A must-try for Shiraz lovers, this wine will continue to develop and evolve with age. Pair it with a juicy steak or hearty stew for a truly indulgent experience.

The Syrah patch was planted in the mid 1940’s and yields a microscopic 250-300 dozen per annum. The Sandown Syrah patch is west facing and features significant ironstone content. The site yields a signature incense like spice throughout the fruit and makes for a highly exotic expression of Blewitt Springs Syrah. Cola, sarsaparilla, incense, blackcurrant, blueberry, black olive, Italian leather, Sandalwood and roasted meat are all on display with recessed power woven throughout this highly perfumed and multi-layered, seamless example.

Dense midnight black core with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Nosing offers up lifted aromatics of dark plum, black cherry and liquorice with some vanillin cedar, smoked meat and peppered clove notes also evident. Mid weighted generous dark plum, black cherry and liquorice fruits carry plenty of flesh across the palate. Scorched earth, clove and peppered meat elements lie underneath. Nicely integrated fine grained tannins concluding ripe and savoury. Drink over the next 4-5 years. Alc. 14%