Rich and expressive, this 2023 McLaren Vale Shiraz offers concentrated aromas of ripe blackberries and blueberries, intertwined with hints of vanilla and oak. On the palate, it reveals layers of dark fruit, black pepper, and earthy undertones. The finish is long and velvety, with well-integrated tannins.

Full-bodied and rich, the wine delivers juicy dark fruit flavors balanced by velvety tannins and a hint of spice. Notes of cocoa, licorice, and subtle earthy undertones add complexity and depth. A bold nose of ripe blackberry, plum, and dark cherry, layered with subtle smoky oak, vanilla, and a touch of black pepper.

Ingoldby McLaren Vale Shiraz is deep red in colour with purple hues. Red berries and plums on the nose, a spicy, peppery, plummy palate with good length of flavour and a smooth, lingering finish.

Pete Bissell from Balnaves consistently produces Cabernet of highest order and this little beauty that falls under the $20 mark is just perfect as a cellar starter. Gentle mintiness on the nose. Dusty tannins frame a fantastic medium weighted structured wine. Lovely fruit intensity terrific with BBQ lamb or all on its own.

The Black Chook is another fantastic 'big fruit' style from Ben Riggs. The nose is complex with aromas of black cherries and violets and the palate is rich and spicy with great mouth feel and excellent length.

Pirramimma Stock's Hill McLaren Vale Cabernet is deep brick red in colour with lifted fruit on the nose. The palate shows excellent blackcurrant varietal flavour with well integrated American oak. A great wine for the price.

This is definitive McLaren Vale Shiraz rich and generous in flavour with vibrant pepper and spice on the nose and a typically strong hint of dark chocolate.Little Road is estate-grown by a leading McLaren Vale (and Coonawarra) producer and made by veteran, Jimmy Watson Trophy-winning winemaker Paul Gordon, who matured it for 16 months in mainly French (with some American) oak.

Lots to like about this wine. It has plenty of generous ripe fruit with a hint of chocolate and sweet vanillin oak. Sure to steal the hearts of the many devoted fans of the famous region - fantastic value!