A clear, deep yellow colour with gold highlights. Elegant and powerful aromas with grilled and vanilla notes. Some exotic fruit flavours after aeration. Well-bodied offering a good vinosity. Well-integrated tannins ensure a good balance and give a lovely and vibrant long finish. Fermented and aged in oak barrels, lees stirring, minimum of 12 months, racking and bottling in springtime. Located in the heart of Maconnais vineyard, the cellar of Azé, founded in 1927, follows the authentic Burgundy tradition. Winemaker Denis Charlot aims for the perfect balance between modernity and traditional winemaking practices in a cellar that dates back over 90 years. Gaston Roupnel, brilliant historian and a bright spirit of Burgundy, would say about these wines that they "allow the wine-loving world to drink the health of France !

Penfolds Max's Shiraz is a tribute to former Chief Winemaker, Max Schubert, a legend in Penfolds history. His constant pursuit of excellence paved the way for those who followed in his footsteps, growing the brand's status and heritage in the process. Fruit-driven and generous in flavour, this fine red has a contemporary, persistent palate with subtle tannins leading to a soft, oak finish.

Color: Pale gold with greenish glints Nose: Rich and ripe nose will full of flowers revealing fruity aromas along with sweet and suave scents Palate: Powerful palate with a pronounced mineral character that enhances the flavors of fruits. Brilliant structure with a nice balanced finish

It has an enticing ruby colour with aromas of raspberry, black cherry and a hint of spice. On the palate, the wine has a velvety texture with a nice balance of bright and dark fruits leading to a refreshing finish. There are also subtle notes of toasty oak, allspice, and mocha.

This wine is dark purple with intense aromas of violets, blackberries, plums and clove spice. Drinking well now, but with the potential to be a long term cellaring prospect if desired. Lightly fined and racked before bottling without filtration, it is normal for some sediment to form. Decanting one hour before drinking is recommended. Bleasdale is not only one of the oldest wineries in the Langhorne Creek region, but one of the oldest in Australia. Frank Potts, who founded Bleasdale in 1850, has a fascinating history. Born with sea legs, he joined the British Royal Navy at 9 years old and served on Lord Nelsons famous ship HMS Victory. He sailed around the world before landing in South Australia in 1836. He planted the first vines in 1858 and sold fruit to Thomas Hardy. He then expanded the vineyards in the 1860s. He was an innovator and a pioneer who played his role in establishing Australias wine industry. The Potts family still own Bleasdale and descendants Michael and Ben Potts handle the winemaking duties, along with Paul Hotker. They make wines from fruit grown on their 61 hectares of vineyards from varietals like Verdelho, Shiraz and Malbec in sparkling, table and fortified styles. Each parcel of fruit is carefully selected to produce a range of wines that can be enjoyed immediately, or cellared for that special occasion.

TASTING: Limpid color with golden reflections. The nose is flattering, fruity and fresh. The mouth is pure, long chiselled on a nice mineral-saline background.