Deeply flavoured with blackcurrant and blackberry fruit with lifted vanilla and spicy notes from new tight-grained French oak. Strong with rich black fruit flavours and structured with a long, complex palate and fine tannins.

The 2021 Geoff Merrill Mount Hurtle GSM from Coonawarra is a true gem of the South Australian wine region. This blend of Grenache, Shiraz, and Mourvèdre is a testament to Geoff Merrill's skilled craftsmanship and dedication to producing exceptional wines. The wine's deep ruby color alludes to its rich and complex aromas of dark berries, plums, and hints of spice. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied with a velvety texture and layers of flavors including black cherry, blackcurrant, and a touch of pepper. The tannins are well-integrated, giving the wine a smooth and elegant finish. This 2021 vintage is a prime example of Coonawarra's ideal growing conditions, resulting in a wine that is both bold and balanced. Enjoy now or cellar for a few years to fully appreciate its potential.

St Hugo GSM is aromatic and bright, yet exudes the style and pedigree which are hallmarks of the St Hugo label. This Grenache Shiraz Mataro blend shows lifted fruit aromas of Turkish delight and briary complexity. The palate is plush, full and complex. Ripe fruit flavours are complemented by silky tannins and subtle oak.

Matured in vats and casks for 7 months. Dark red in colour with black shaded edges and a dark red hue. Lifted dark raspberry and liquorice aromas combine with vanillin oak, earth and spice. Juicy dark raspberry, liquorice and dark cherry fruits carry medium body weight over an earth and vanillin spice back drop. Good flesh and freshness with slightly chewy tannins and a lively dark fruited conclusion. Drink over the next 2-3 years. Alc. 14.5%

A brooding and strongly varietal grenache style showing concentrated dark cherry, tobacco, spice, iron and raspberry fruits. Full-bodied, dry and firm on the palate with significant tannins well supported by complex fruit, it finishes long and robust, typical of classic Grenache.

A wine who’s reputation proceeds it, 0f particular note is the interesting winemaking on show here – it’s old school, yet cleverly so, with all the components co fermented, everything relying on the juice, rather than new oak to tell the story. I like that blend of old and new – its what the Barossa does best. A mid red colour, this has dried herbs, cherry, a waft of VA and tomato paste on the slightly forward savoury nose. There is even a hint of saddle, though its more winey than bretty. The palate is medium bodied, pleasurably soft and somewhat evolved, with spicy old oak the only influence, the rest derived from integrated, maturing fruit. It feels like a pair of favourite jeans – worn in all the right places and comfortable from the get go, yet without losing its style. Suffice to say its one very drinkable, enjoyable, medium bodied drink and its all the better for it. It probably won’t seduce you with its intensity and some will be looking for more primary fruit freshness (I’d like to see it in a screwcap too because I’m a stelvinista or even a vino-loker: now they are pretty sexy too) but I’d drink a ton more of this than so many heavier Barossan reds. 18.0

Yangarra Ovitelli Blanc 2021 is an exquisite wine that offers a truly captivating sensory experience. As you uncork the bottle and pour yourself a glass of Yangarra Ovitelli Blanc 2021, you'll be greeted by a beautiful, pale straw color that hints at the wine's freshness and vibrancy. Take a moment to appreciate its clarity and brilliance, a visual testament to the quality that lies within. As the wine touches your lips, you'll be captivated by its complex and alluring aromas. The bouquet offers an enticing blend of ripe stone fruits like peaches and apricots, intertwined with delicate floral notes and a subtle hint of citrus. The harmonious symphony of scents promises a delightful tasting experience that is both sophisticated and approachable. The wine envelops your palate with a rich and luscious texture, showcasing its well-rounded and velvety mouthfeel. The flavors burst forth, revealing an exquisite fusion of juicy white peaches, honeydew melon, and a touch of zesty lemon zest. These vibrant fruit notes are elegantly balanced by a mineral undertone, adding depth and complexity to every sip.