Malbec is a grape close to Sam's heart. His wife Maria, who works with him, is from Argentina, so perhaps that's not surprising. He also has a passion for th Durif grape and has done for decades. His car licence plate even reads 'DURIF'. What he loves most though is making wines that wine lovers adore. And he has been doing that for years very well indeed. We've worked with him for decades, and this shy, modest man is a simply brilliant at creating wines that show judges - and our customers love! His Grandfathers back in Italy began thhe winemaking tradion of the Trimboli family, they would be very proud of Sam.

Not only has this family estate won 60 Golds in a decade, but also 'Best Wine in the World'. That was for their 2005 Shiraz in 2008! The secret to this weighty, spice packed red is the sandy soils, which hold little rain for the vines, plus the unrelenting hot sun. The result is a modest yield of small berries crammed with juicy flavour. With this style of wine, award winning winemaker Jaime Quendera is now forging a reputation for Setúbal's rich, bold reds. Mostly Shiraz along with a splash of local variety Alicante, Jaime finished the wine in expensive oak barrels to add a gorgeous spicy vanilla lift to the blueberry, blackberry and peppery fruit. A fine treat to serve with spicy chorizo sausages, a hearty stew or the Sunday roast.

You’ve probably heard of ‘Super Tuscan’ wines (red wines from Tuscany which often include both local and international grapes varieties in the blend). Well, this is the concept behind this new Sicilian star. Winemaker Domenico De Gregorio (known as Mimmo to his friends) calls it a ‘Super Sicilian’. He has taken local charmer Perricone and blended it with dark berry-spiced Syrah and ripe red plum Merlot. The result? A juicy, berry-intense red with a soft, mouth-coating texture. Capturing the warm heart of Sicily, it’s so good, Mimmo put his name on it! Silky-smooth, it’s great to savour slowly on its own. Or why not pair with some delicious Sicilian classics, such as arancini or pasta alla norma (with aubergine), for the best experience?

Deep, dark red in colour. The nose is pure and unobstructed by newoak, lifted with dark fruit flavours of blackberry, chocmint, and anise. Dustings of white pepper spice, vanilla, and black olive tapenade provide an intriguing savoury counterpoint to the more primary fruit characters. On the palate is a concentrated, uscious rolling texture packed with fresh blackberry, dark chocolate and liquorice flavours. The wine is juicy and plush with silky tannins that linger, providing a drying, savoury finish.

Gold medal-winning Limestone Coast rosé with a very appropriate name! A deliciously dry Rosé with crisp acidity and notes of strawberries and cream. With less than 0.1% of sugar per bottle, this Rose is light-bodied, vegan friendly, and incredibly refreshing. A deliberate move away fom old-fashioned cloying, sweeter pinks of the past – "Now we have fresh, energetic and dry wines, just like this. 100% Shiraz, this Rosé saw twenty-one days ferment. The colour here is a very gentle faded orange. The nose has a range of aromas, including herbs, florals, citrus, red fruits and a hint of salami. Rather juicy acidity helps keep everything rivetingly fresh." (Ken Gargett, WinePilot)

Bleasdale is “one of the most historic wineries in Australia... in 2015 celebrating 165 years of continuous winemaking by the direct descendants of the founding Potts family.” (Halliday). Among many major awards, they’ve won the Jimmy Watson Trophy and they recently made the 2023 Shortlist for the Halliday Wine Companion's Best Value Winery. Winemaker Paul Hotker, a “master blender”, was named Halliday’s Winemaker of the Year 2018. This fine red is another example of why Langhorne Creek Shiraz is regarded by many as delivering Australia’s best-value reds, vintage after vintage. Intense aromas of blackberries, plums and Asian spice. Juicy dark fruits define the medium-to-full palate, with clove and liquorice notes dancing up back. Soft tannins.

A very exciting new venture promising lavish quality and exceptional value – as well as intrigue and mystery. Our Yelverton label is used to represent elite wines made using secretly-sourced fruit of immaculate quality and regional distinction. The Yelverton range of wines promises very classy, characterful and delicious drinking This Reserve Shiraz Cabernet combination brims with Margaret River freshness and vibrancy.

Relish the 93pt flagship Shiraz from high altitude Eden fruit. As Dave Brookes in The Halliday Wine Companion writes, it boasts: "… aromas of pure red and dark cherry, blackberry and Doris plum fruits with hints of mixed spice, sage, peppercorn, roast meats, licorice, crushed stone, violets, dark chocolate and cold tea. There is a savoury lean on the palate, but that fruit is juicy and pure, showing itself with clarity and detail. Fine-grained tannins, too…" The ‘Walter’ (formerly known as the ‘Patriarch’) has always been Mountadams flagship Shiraz, recognising the Patriarch and founder of Mountadam, David Wynn. The wine is named after Jennis’s father, Walter Small. Traditionally known as the best Shiraz from the Estate the 2022 vintage saw this wine sourced from the oldest plantings on the estate in Block 12 and Block 40, located in High Eden, a sub-region of the Barossa, approximately 550 metres above sea level. Soils are 500 million years old and although it’s an inhospitable place to grow vines, fruit quality is exceptional.

Tahbilk Estate Shiraz features a dark purple colour lined by garnet hues. This beautiful Shiraz flaunts scintillating aromas and rich flavours of plum, blackberry, mulberry, anise, spice and black pepper. Dry black tea tannins integrate with these fruity characters to offer a savoury and supple finish. Drink this mouthwatering red wine immediately upon release or within a cellaring term of 11 to 13 years. Pair it with medium rare rib-eye steak, Peking duck or fried potatoes to appreciate its rich fruit flavours.