Castagna Genesis Syrah
Beechworth has carved out a reputation as one of Australia's most amazing, yet largely unknown, wine producing regions. Castagna have crafted a Shiraz of incredible poise and complexity from an outstanding vintage.
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Yalumba Steeple Vineyard Shiraz
Yalumba has always had a policy of keeping exceptional grape parcels or batches of wine separate, when possible, regardless of quantity. The Steeple Vineyard Shiraz is a special example. Sourced from antique vines within the Yalumba Steeple Vineyard on the Barossa Valley floor, this Shiraz is a strong expression of terroir, with a dynamic scent, energetic freshness and cooling, earthy tannins. Win an instant cellar Langtons has partnered with Yalumba to offer you the chance to win an instant wine cellar with a Vintec 110 bottle Vintec wine cabinet, 24 bottles of Yalumba wines (including three bottles of The Caley), Riedel Amadeo Decanter and a Coravin Deluxe Bundle.
Bleasdale Vineyard The Iron Duke Cabernet
The Iron Duke is a premium Langhorne Creek Cabernet from Bleasdale the regions oldest winery, founded in 1850. The wine, made in limited quantites, is a blend of the best parcels of Cabernet fruit from the vintage. Rich, medium bodied and showing sublime regional and varietal typicity, The Iron Duke is racked before bottle without filtration. Named not after Arthur Wellesley, the Duke of Wellington, but after founder Frank Potts own rifle. The wine honours Franks readiness is organising Langhorne Creek locals to defend against a potential Imperial Russian Invasion a real fear at the time.
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Hardy's Thomas Hardy Cabernet, Coonawarra, Margaret River
HARDY'S Thomas Hardy Cabernet, Coonawarra, Margaret River
Torbreck Struie Shiraz
Old vines Shiraz grapes were used in the making of this beautifully crafted Torbreck The Struie Shiraz. With the blend of two great regions, Eden and Barossa Valley, the flavours and aromas intensified yet still worked harmoniously together. A more elegant exotic floral aromas are supported by the more brooding notes of tar and chocolate on the nose. Combined with luscious flavours of stew dark fruits and structured tannins, this wine has bold and silky smooth finish.
Chateau Malartic-Lagraviere Rouge Cru classe
Riddoch Federator Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon
This wine epitomises Coonawarra at its very finest. Deep magenta in colour with rich blackberry aromatics and hints of spiced cedar oak. Lush blackberry plays on the palate, while the fine tannin structure creates an elegant, balanced finish with persistent length. Aged in a combination of old and new French Oak for 15 months with an additional 24 months of bottle maturation prior to release, this wine will drink well now but also reward careful cellaring for 10-15 years.
Penfolds Bin 128
Created in 1962, Penfolds Bin 128 is a regional wine that reflects the unique climate and growing conditions of South Australia's Coonawarra district and the relatively elegant style of cool climate Shiraz. From the 1980 vintage, French oak replaced American, highlighting the pepper, spice and floral characteristics that define this style. Since the mid-1980s, a greater attention has been paid to fruit ripeness, resulting in a wine that is fuller in style and structure.
