Henschke Mount Edelstone is one of the most important single vineyard sites in Australia. The 90 year old vines has been producing a single vineyard Shiraz since 1952 and is one of Australia's truly great wines. The nose has sweet ripe plum and blueberry aromas and the palate is intense and deeply flavoured. While enjoyable upon release, this is a wine that will enjoy a decade or more in the cellar.

This Two Hands Shiraz is full bodied but very buoyant. Bright flavours are lifted and accented by notes of fresh blue and blackberry with hints of plum. Creamy complexity through the palate adds depth and interesting texture. Palate has great depth and a coating nature but doesnt feel heavy. Tannins start mid-palate and leave a lovely rolling chewy nature. Spicy through the finish with vanilla and sweet baking spices.

Wendouree has achieved cult status with its tiny production from ancient vines. Luscious dark berry Shiraz fruits and some meaty characters run through the full-bodied palate with ripe tannins.

Proudly, a wine style that hasn’t succumbed to the dictates of fashion or commerce. St Henri is rich and plush when young, gaining soft, earthy, mocha-like characters as it ages. It is matured in old, 1,460 litre vats that allow the wine to develop, imparting minimal, if any oak character. Although a small proportion of Cabernet is sometimes used to improve structure, the focal point for St Henri remains Shiraz.

Sami-Odi is a small winery in the Barossa Valley producing the smallest about of Syrah at the highest quality. The grapes come from separate selected pots from Barossa's finest vineyards. Wine maker Fraser McKinley tends to use organic principles, producing his wines using whole bunches., and sometimes blending across barrels, sites, and vintages. In 2014 he was named the Young Gun of Wine. Sami-Odi is a boutique wine label founded by Fraser McKinley, who transitioned from being a sommelier to winemaker. Fraser is known for his commitment to producing high-quality, small-batch Syrah from the Hoffmann's 'Dallwitz' vineyard in the Barossa Valley, home to some of Australia's oldest vines dating back to 1888. His approach to winemaking combines traditional and modern techniques acquired during his time at renowned wineries like Torbreck and Standish Wine Co. Fraser carefully selects the finest fruit to craft his cuvées, resulting in wines that are highly sought after by collectors. Each vintage is a unique expression of the vineyard's terroir, showcasing the depth and complexity of Barossa Syrah. Fraser's wines are approachable in their youth and bottled with minimal sulfur added, allowing the pure expression of the Barossa to shine through. His focus on pH levels and early picking reflects his dedication to creating wines with a unique sense of place and style. The Sami-Odi ‘Little Wine’ #12 (Syrah) is an unvintaged assemblage composed of casks from various years, including 2022 (49%), 2021 (23%), 2020 (11%), 2019 (8%), 2018 (1%), 2017 (4%), 2016 (2%) and 2015 (2%). Sourced from six treasured plots within the Hoffmann’s ‘Dallwitz’ vineyard, with vines planted in 1996, 1995, 1994, 1960, 1927 and the oldest vines planted prior to 1912, a total of 6430 bottles were filled. The label features a pencil illustration drawn in 2022. This unique blend is a red wine made from 100% Syrah grapes, with an ABV of 14%. The loose-knit nature of the wine makes it conveniently approachable and best enjoyed while primal and vital over the next year or two.

The 2015 Steading has a fragrancy, purity of fruit, mid-palate concentration and savoury tannin profile that makes it an exemplary wine. Vibrant aromas of violet, star anise hints of violet and spice all unfold to reveal an impressive array of underlying fruit flavours. Silky, succulent dark fruits, black olive, savoury earth, liquorice and Asian spice. These complex yet elegant flavours are all neatly interwoven with a perfect balance of acidity and supple, silky tannins. The 2015 Steading will continue to develop with time in the cellar, and provide those with patience great enjoyment well into the next decade.