Hamelin Bay Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 - LIMITED STOCK!

Margaret River produces Australia's best Cabernet Sauvignon. Concentrated ripe blackcurrant fruit, Beautiful texture and powerful fine grained tannins with more-ish savoury flavour (thanks to maturation in French Oak).

Ray Jordan from his WA wine Guide:
" This is as good as any cabernet yet produced from Hamelin Bay. Beautiful perfumed aromatics of cedary and red berry with typical mintiness. The palate is a sublimely textured seamless yet powerful statement of cabernet. Finishes very long. Great balance and poise. 94pts CELLAR: 7 years. RRP $36

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Zema Cluny 2008 ( 12 pack)

The Zema family planted their 61 hectare vineyard in 1982 on the Coonawarra terra rossa strip. 100 % estate grown fruit (very low yields) ensures wines of exceptional depth of flavour true to the Coonawarra terroir. If ever there is an example of great wines being made in the vineyard, Zema is it! This highly regarded and awarded producer was not only given the elusive 5 star winery rating by Halliday but also best of the region.


Classic Coonawarra cabernet merlot… juicy ripe fruit, hint of mint and leafiness with good complexity and earthy depth. Enjoy this medium bodied red.
RRP: $31

Price: $300.00

Zema Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 - LAST REMAINING BOTTLES!

The Zema family planted their 61 hectare vineyard in 1982 on the Coonawarra terra rossa strip. 100% estate grown fruit (very low yields) ensures wines of exceptional depth of flavour true to the Coonawarra terroir. If ever there is an example of great wines being made in the vineyard, Zema is it! This highly regarded and awarded producer was not only given the elusive 5 star winery rating by Halliday but also best of the region. Their reds are all cellarworthy.

2008 is very smart and will not dissappoint....94 pts James Halliday

Huon Hooke: “Zema is one of the class acts of the Coonawarra, making cabernet that’s ripe, balanced, elegant and usually less oaky than the region’s norm. This one has smoky bacon aromas over ample dark fruits with a hint of raisin. For the cellar 91pts ”

RRP: $31

Price: $24.99

Harewood Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 - LIMITED

Premium parcels of Cabernet Sauvignon from Mount Barker and Frankland River in WA's Great Southern Region. The individual parcels of fruit were given a special pre-ferment soak resulting in a gentler extraction of tannins, whilst enhancing fruit intensity. 20 months in French oak and rigorous selection of the best barrels produced top pedigree cabernet. Complex, perfumed nose of cassis, mint, cedar and tobacco with seamless, textured palate, long finish fine grained tannins. Decant this wine or cellar for 10 years. Favourite red in our recent Harewood tasting 91 pts Halliday.

RRP $33

Price: $27.99

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Special / Sale Price - Stella Bella Skuttlebutt Shiraz Cabernet 2008 - STRAIGHT DOZEN SPECIAL!

This fine Shiraz Cabernet blend comes from leading Margaret River winery Stella Bella and Red Winemaker of the Year (Campbell Mattinsons Big Red Wine Book). Found in the finest restaurants, Stella Bella wines were awarded the coveted 5 red star rating from James Halliday in his 2012 Wine Companion and have won countless awards and trophies at leading wine shows.

From their second label Skuttlebutt, the 2008 Shiraz Cabernet brims with blackberries, blood plums and spice balanced with ripe tannins, great length of flavour and well integrated French Oak (The Cabernet provides fine grained tannins, structure and minty complexity).
RRP$22
** $15 a bottle when you buy as a straight dozen!!**

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Juniper Crossing Cabernet Merlot 2009

This is Margaret River red at it's best! A blend of cabernet sauvignon and merlot with a splash of cab frac and malbec. Cascading flavours of blackcurrant, mulberries, plum, black olives. Plenty of spice and depth after 12 mths maturing in French oak. 2009 was another terrific vintage in Margaret River. Bargain for quality and value.
92 points James Halliday ... "a restrained and pure-fruited bouquet of black fruits, olive and cedar; the palate is soft centred, accessible and fleshy, yet has the backbone to demand attention; restraint and power in equal measure."
RRP $23

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Jed Limited Release Cabernet Franc 2008

Cabernet Franc loves a cool inland climate and that is exactly what it gets in the Uco Valley of Mendoza. From low yielding vines, hand-picked and sorted with rigorous fruit selection. 70% is matured in new French oak for 18 months.
Fragrant aromas of ripe cassis, fresh herbs with focus/concentrated purity of fruit, velvety tannins and great length. Only 10 barrels were made. Decant this incredibly complex wine. RRP $36

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Old Plains Alluvium Old Vines Cabernet Shiraz 2008

Joint venture between old friends Domenic Torzi and Tim Freeland, Old Plains Wine Co source grapes grown from the last remaining old vine vineyards in the Adelaide Plains. Full of dark fruit power that only hand made basket pressed wines can offer...the cabernet adds glorious structure and fine grained tannins. A touch of bottle age offers beautiful drinking.

94 Points from Gary Walsh at The Wine Front.. "Plenty of come-hither, nutty vanilla oak laid down over black fruits with black strap liquorice and mint adding interest. It’s full-bodied, ripe and luscious but not over-powering or heavy – layers of fruit loll on a thick mattress of velveteen tannins. Flavours of blood plums and savoury oak crop up on the finish. Somewhat obvious, although pretty and highly appealing. No question marks over quality and integrity either. "

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Coates Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Malbec 2008 - LIMITED STOCK!

Duane Coates is one of the quiet achievers of the Australian Wine Scene ( Masters in Oenology and an MBA from Adelaide University & soon to become a Master of Wine). His winemaking philosophy is simple: the highest quality fruit from sustainable vineyards ( some organic), harvest when properly ripe and a natural winemaking approach (minimal intervention - wild yeasts, unfined, no additions of tannin, enzyme and acid). Huon Hooke said: “ Every wine I’ve tasted of McLaren Vale’s Duane Coates has been excellent…” Highly impressive wines – a style that bridges the gap between fruit driven Australian style and savoury complex wines of old world Europe.

78% Langhorne Creek Cabernet, 11% Adelaide Hills Merlot, 11% Robe Malbec. 24 months in 20% new French oak. Reminds me of a fine Medoc or St Julien. Decant to reveal the true colours of this fine wine
RRP: $36

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Balnaves of Coonawarra The Blend 2010

2010 was a terrific season in the Coonawarra– blend comprises Merlot (53%) , Cabernet Sauvignon (37%) and Cabernet Franc (10%) from our Gumtree vineyard. Maturation was for 16 months in seasoned french oak. This is a classy Coonawarra cabernet blend which benefits from air.

“Fine, elegant, dusty and cedary, this polished and complete young red show true style and class. Backed by fresh cedar/vanilla oak, its minty fragrance of cassis, blackberries, dark plums and cherries reveals a hint of menthol. Long and dusty, with a chalky spine beneath its bright expression of dark berries, plums and cherries, it’s sensitively oaked and fresh to finish. Great value!” Jermey Oliver.
95 Point rating James Halliday Top 100 RRP $24 Our price $18.99


5 Red Star Winery from James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2011 ... "The wines are invariably excellent, often outstanding, notable for their supple mouthfeel, varietal integrity, balance and length; the tannins are always fine and ripe, the oak subtle and perfectly integrated. Coonawarra at its best."
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Dal Zotto Sangiovese/Cabernet 2011- Straight Dozen Buy

Vivid purple, youthful hue; an absolutely text book combination of the two varieties that have proved their pedigree in Italy; the Sangiovese provides high notes of sour cherry and brambly character, while the Cabernet provides dark fruits in abundance; medium bodied but seriously structured and generously fruited, offering a gorgeous core of sweet red fruits, rolled tobacco leaf and fine powdery tannins to conclude; salami and roasted meats will wither before the precision of this wine.

RRP: $21

Price: $192.00

Delatite Devils River 2008

The Ritchie family (from the spectacularly beautiful alpine country, the foothills of Victoria's Mt Buller) excel with aromatic varieties. Biodynamic viticulture ( produced healthier soils/more worms and better water holding capacity) his resulted in more complexity and depth in their wines.

This blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cab Franc and malbec from the foothills of Mt Buller in Victoria is a delight. Rich concentrated fruit, savoury french oak, firm yet velvety tannins. Wonderful elegance. Halliday 94pts. Cellar up to 20 yrs.

RRP: $ 33

Price: $27.99

Bird in Hand Nest Egg Cabernet 2009

GOLD MEDAL - International Wine Challenge 2011
SILVER - 2012 Royal Adelaide Wine Show.
Bird in Hand is a family owned premium wine and olive oil producer hailing from the Adelaide Hills. The Nest Egg label is reserved for the most outstanding wines of the vintage.

The best Cabernet Sauvignon fruit from the estate was selected. 2009 was a terrific long season for grapegrowing in the Adelaide Hills.

Matured for twenty four months in tightly grained french oak (30% of which was new)…the wine has a vibrant, deep colour and classic varietal lifted aromas of dark red berries, cassis and tobacco. The palate is an intense expression of the aromas, enhanced with integrated fine tannin and a deliciously long, persistent finish. Very limited individually numbered bottles. Decanting is a must. Top Shelf
RRP $100

Price: $69.99

Hamelin Bay Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

Hamelin Bay is in the (cooler) Karridale sub-region, in the southern parts of the Margaret River region. The estate is owned by the Drake-Brockman family who have long pioneering roots in the area dating back to early settlement by the Bussell family in 1830. Margaret River produces Australia's best Cabernet Sauvignon and here is a fine example. Concentrated ripe blackcurrant fruit, Beautiful texture and powerful fine grained tannins with more-ish savoury flavour (thanks to maturation in French Oak).
Silver Medal at Royal Perth Wine Show 2012
RRP $36

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Stella Bella Skuttlebutt Shiraz Cabernet 2008

This fine Shiraz Cabernet blend comes from leading Margaret River winery Stella Bella and Red Winemaker of the Year (Campbell Mattinsons Big Red Wine Book). Found in the finest restaurants, Stella Bella wines were awarded the coveted 5 red star rating from James Halliday in his 2012 Wine Companion and have won countless awards and trophies at leading wine shows.

From their second label Skuttlebutt, the 2008 Shiraz Cabernet brims with blackberries, blood plums and spice balanced with ripe tannins, great length of flavour and well integrated French Oak (The Cabernet provides fine grained tannins, structure and minty complexity).
RRP $22

(also available at special price of $15 in a straight dozen)

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Peel Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 - LAST BOTTLES LEFT!

Will Nairn planted his vineyard in Baldivis on the coast of WA between Perth and Margaret River back in 1974. His winemaking philosophy is to produce robust reds with intense flavours, complexity and balance.

Will has been a pioneer in his approach to winemaking. "My philosophy is that I love making wines which live and gain complexity through time."

The notes of fresh tobacco & spices are backed by lush cassis & forest fruits. There’s more ‘Bordeaux-like’ layers of flavour than seen in warmer vintage Peel cabernets. The palate is medium-full, perfectly balanced, fine and elegant in style. There’s real length and further cellaring potential. RRP: $36

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Stella Bella Cabernet Merlot 2008 - STRAIGHT DOZEN SPECIAL!

Winemaker, Janice McDonald can do no wrong! This leading Margaret River winery continues to excell with this outstanding wine. Intensity, purity of fruit, superb line, length and balance here. Do not hesitate here.
95 POINTS & “WINES OF THE YEAR” Tyson Stelzer, Wine 100, Wine Business Magazine.
“From a stonking vintage, this is Margaret River Cabernet at the utmost of exact! The only thing out of place is the price. Such depth of graphite, lift of violets and density of blackcurrants should come at a cost.”
93 POINTS: Gary Walsh, The Wine Front .. "Mainly redcurrant but with some blacker fruits, cocoa and a twiggy regional gum-leaf perfume. It’s medium bodied, quite firm and shapely with chocolatey richness smoothing off the fresher, brighter elements and minor astringency. Length and carry good. It’s a classic style and an excellent wine."
RRP $36 Our Price $26 WHEN YOU BUY AS A STRAIGHT DOZEN!

Price: $312.00

Stella Bella Cabernet Merlot 2008

Winemaker, Janice McDonald can do no wrong! This leading Margaret River winery continues to excell with this outstanding wine. Intensity, purity of fruit, superb line, length and balance here. Do not hesitate here.
95 POINTS & “WINES OF THE YEAR” Tyson Stelzer, Wine 100, Wine Business Magazine.
“From a stonking vintage, this is Margaret River Cabernet at the utmost of exact! The only thing out of place is the price. Such depth of graphite, lift of violets and density of blackcurrants should come at a cost.”
93 POINTS: Gary Walsh, The Wine Front .. "Mainly redcurrant but with some blacker fruits, cocoa and a twiggy regional gum-leaf perfume. It’s medium bodied, quite firm and shapely with chocolatey richness smoothing off the fresher, brighter elements and minor astringency. Length and carry good. It’s a classic style and an excellent wine."
RRP $36 Our Price $26.99

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Rocky Gully Cabernets 2010 - STRAIGHT DOZEN BUY

This second label of leading WA producer, Frankland Estate from the cooler climate of Great southern is impressive...pure concentrated cassis fruit, some cigarbox complexityand depth in this happy blend of cabernet franc, merlot and malbec ( certified organic). Beautiful bright acid, fine grained tannins- perfect drinking now or has structure to cellar up to 5 years-if you can keep your hands off it that long!
RRP $19 Only $14.99 when you buy as a straight dozen.

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Stella Bella Suckfizzle Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

Suckfizzle are Stella Bella's finest and most individual wines expressing a uniqueness from a single vineyard site, located at the south-westerly extreme of Margaret River near Augusta.

This is Margaret River Cabernet "to a T" from an excellent vintage!

94 POINTS - Gary Walsh, The Wine Front... “One of the things I like most about Stella Bella/Suckfizzle reds is that they’re not afraid to carry a bit of tannin ... Mulberry, blackcurrant and redcurrant, aniseed, bay leaf and gum leaf and subtle mocha oak. It’s medium to full bodied with firm, almost astringent, tannin grip – but the impression it gives is of a pleasant tussle, not a fight. It’s fresh and lively too, showing the verve and vivacity of the vintage. Some varietal herbal notes in there but excellent shape and length. All round good Cabernet.”

RRP: $65 Special $47.99

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Harewood Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

Premium parcels of Cabernet Sauvignon from Mount Barker and Frankland River in WA's Great Southern Region. The individual parcels of fruit were given a special pre-ferment soak resulting in a gentler extraction of tannins, whilst enhancing fruit intensity. 20 months in French oak and rigorous selection of the best barrels produced top pedigree cabernet. Complex, perfumed nose of cassis, mint, cedar and tobacco with seamless, textured palate, long finish fine grained tannins. Decant this wine or cellar for 10 years.

5 Red Stars and 94 points James Halliday 2012 Australian Wine Companion .. "Has retained excellent colour; the Great Southern's classic cabernet character, with notes of leaf, briar and even earth comes through strongly on the bouquet and palate alike, but with the essential blackcurrant/plum at its heart."

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Harewood Estate Shiraz Cabernet 2010 ( straight Dozen)

Harewood has had extraordinary success in just 5 years - awarded the elusive 5 red star rating, the highest recognition possible from James Halliday, (awarded to top 6.5% of wineries).

Rich Frankland River Shiraz (70% ) has been blended with selected parcels of Cabernet Sauvignon (30%) from Mount Barker. Rich, powerful red - black cherry, licquorice and tarriness (thanks to the Franklin River shiraz) complemented by more elegant Cabernet flavours of blackcurrant, chocolate and mint (cabernet provides aroma, structure, acid and tannin) . Gorgeous full bodied red from WA!
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Chateau Lamothe-Vincent Intense Rouge 2009 - LIMITED STOCK.

Chateau Lemothe-Vincent lies in the gentle rolling hills of the pretty Entre-Deux-Mers region of Bordeaux. Inspired by their namesake St Vincent (patron saint of wine growers), 4 generations of the Vincent family have been producing wine since 1873 and today the estate is run by brothers Christophe and Fabien. From what is regarded as the best vintage in Bordeaux for over 50 years comes this medium bodied rouge - round, fleshy with plenty of black cherry, cassis, fine grained tannins and good length. Distintictively more-ish Bordeaux with some generous new world approachability. Jancis Robinson said of Lemothe-Vincent .. "This is where the real value in Bordeaux lies, in the little, best-tended corners, run with dedication .. excellent value .. What a steal this wine is!" Gold Medal Paris Wine Competion 2010; Winner 2009 Bordeaux Red Oscars; "Powerful though elegant. 2 stars - remarkable wine." Guide Hachette 2012.
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RRP $26

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Benjamin Leroux Savigny-Les Beaune 2010 - VERY LIMITED

“You may remember that when I asked Allen Meadows, aka Burghound, on this video who he thought might be a natural heir to the late great Henri Jayer of Burgundy, one of the two people he cited was young Benjamin Leroux of Domaine Comte Armand.” Jancis Robinson, Jan 2009, www.jancisrobinson.com

“Leroux’s passion, ambition and sheer talent have already resulted in a number of stunning, beautiful wines, but my sense is that the best is yet to come.” Robert Parker Wine Advocate # 194 May 2011

“Benjamin Leroux is quiet and unassuming, but his wines more than speak for themselves. I tasted a wide range of 2010s, but was only able to revisit a handful of 2009’s as production is just a barrel or two for most wines. These are some of the most interesting wines being made in Burgundy today.” Antonio Galloni, The Wine Advocate

As the Jancis Robinson/Burghound quote above makes clear, Leroux is considered one of the most gifted and knowledgeable wine growers in the whole Cote d’Or. You just have to ask any serious Bourgogne producer about Leroux to understand the respect he has garnered amongst his colleagues in the region. He was always considered a prodigy, studying at the Lycée Viticole in Beaune from the age of 13 and taking the reins at the esteemed Domaine Comte Armand when he was only 26. Leroux’s success with the Domaine’s wines over the last decade has well justified the decision to appoint such a young man to run the show. He will continue to manage Comte Armand despite now having his own range of wines (another sign of how well respected he is). The range is fine tuned – several grand cru wines are now in barrel for example – and new vineyard acquisitions will add to the offering, however Leroux is determined only to work with vineyards that have been well managed and produce outstanding fruit, regardless of whether or not they have famous names. He actually champions lesser known regions in Burgundy which is refreshing. This makes sense, Leroux’s knowledge of Burgundy is encyclopedic and producers like him are waking up the wine world to the fact that the reputation of many Cote d’Or vineyards has as much to do with the producers who work them than any intrinsic qualities of the sites themselves.

Attended his masterclass in Sydney recently and the cat is well and truly out of the bag, Benjamin Leroux’s 2010 wines were highly impressive. I was very impressed with his Savigny-les beaune - he sees lots of potential in Savigny and relishes it as a region as it has no pretension! (Preferred these over his Gevrey Chambertin!)

This is a blinder of a Savigny village, bursting with red berries and fresh cherry fruit, hints of forest floor and tangy sappy finish. What a great drink! In 2010 this is entirely made form declassified 1re Cru fruit! Fine powdery tannins, wonderful depth of fruit and vibrancy here.

"The 2010 Savigny-les-Beaune ( from tank) shows remarkable intensity and depth at this level. Layers of dark red fruit flow though to the textured, inviting finish. This is all declassified 1re Cru fruit.” (87-88) points, Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate #199
RRP $73

Price: $62.99

Teusner Avatar GSM 2011

Kym Teusner was crowned king by Gourmet Traveller Wine Magazine as Young Winemaker of the Year in 07. He has produced extraordinary wine here!! Often referred to as the big brother to their un-oaked Joshua GMS, the 2011 Avatar release has a little more Shiraz in the blend than other recent vintages and Teusner consider it their stand out wine of the vintage. Grenache still dominates the blend with spice and red-fruited lift and Mataro adds earthiness and some resounding bass notes. This classic Rhone blend consists of Grenache 49%, Shiraz 30% Mataro 21% - the grenache and mataro fruit is all sourced from low yielding dry grown 70 to 85 yr old vineyards.

91 Points – “This rolls out with a darker colour and shows plenty of shiraz impact, with blackberry fruits and gently earthy spice, some lifted peppery notes too. The palate’s ripe and dense, with solid black and blue fruit flavours, ripe tannins and a slightly resiny oak streak”. Nick Stock, Good Wine Guide 2013.
RRP $39 (see also Straight Dozen buy)

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Hamelin Bay Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 - STRAIGHT DOZEN SPECIAL!

Hamelin Bay is in the (cooler) Karriedale sub-region, in the southern parts of the Margaret River region. The estate is owned by the Drake-Brockman family who have long pioneering roots in the area dating back to early settlement by the Bussell family in 1830. Margaret River produces Australia's best Cabernet Sauvignon and here is a fine example. Concentrated ripe blackcurrant fruit, Beautiful texture and powerful fine grained tannins with more-ish savoury flavour (thanks to maturation in French Oak).
Silver Medal at Royal Perth Wine Show 2012
RRP $36
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Juniper Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

Margaret River is Australia's leading region for Cabernet Sauvignon thanks to the long ripening season and cool maritime climate. Dry grown low yielding cabernet sauvignon from their vineyard planted back in 1973. An extraordinary wine with intense black currant fruit, fine grained tannins with more-ish savoury tar and tobacco leaf depth. Recommend decanting this wine for at least an hour. This is what top shelf cabernet is all about. Love the elegance of this wine…and yes cellaring potential here.

Winemakers notes ..."Wow, even if I do say so myself! Due to the exceptional vintage I always knew this was going to be a terrific Cabernet, but now with some time in bottle it is beautiful, showing elegance, poise and finesse. Purple-red in colour, the nose shows subtle perfume of violets mixed with bramble berry, plum fruit while balanced oak is visible only with mocha, spice are cedar notes. The palate is seamless and silky smooth with controlled concentration, fine grainy tannin and a long, long finely textured finish. An enormous drinking window of now to about 2027."

Awards and accolades galore ! Gold - 2011 Qantas Wine Show of WA; Silver - 2011 Royal Melbourne Wine Show; 95 pts Halliday.

95 Points Mike Bennie; The Wine Front ... "First of all, length of flavour and concentration. Phenomenal. Expectations were high, but the over delivery of flavour, seamless flow and coursing energy in this wine is immediately notable. Polished, perfect tannins grip and drive through the wine – a powerful tee-off that soars and drags dark berries, brambles, leafy notes long; and it’s all whipped clean by the briny breeze of acidity underneath. Flecked with tobacco and spice, but the import is serious concentration with fineness and control – oak therefore is meshed neatly; yes, present and declared in vanillin and cedar snipes. Tasted again, later, the wine still shows poise and form. Flowery language, flowery language superlative. Excellent Australian cabernet.” RRP $56

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Balnaves The Tally Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 - VERY LIMITED

Hailing from Coonawarra, this is arguably Australia’s best cabernet.

Owner, Doug Balnaves came up with the name - as a young bloke he was a shearer of merino Sheep. The Tally stands for Australian tradition, skill and hard work . Grown on the famous Terra Rossa strip and usually made up of 2 Vineyards, ‘Dead Morris’ and ‘Walker’. The grapes receive a long maceration on skins and spend about 20 months in French Oak. Only produced in the best years, the wine is initially always a very firm and tannic and has a maturation potential of more than 20 years . 2005 was an early ripening vintage with good flavour and tannin structure.

Winemaker, Peter Bissell (Qantas Winemaker of the Year 2005) has done marvels with the quality of their wines over the last decade or so. It has been listed in the Outstanding category of Langton’s Classification ans since 2001 James Halliday has scored each release with either 97 or 96 points- This is extraordinary consistency!

96 points James Halliday “… an incredibly powerful and expressive bouquet, the luscious but tightly framed blackcurrant, cassis and French oak precisely fulfilling the promises of the bouquet.”

This is gorgeous full bodied cabernet tasted Feb 2013 …up there with the finest cabernet ever tasted. A few years bottle age has softened the tannins a wee bit although this is still a baby…Decanting for a few hours is a must or cellar for another 5 or 10 years. Very limited.

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Turners Crossing Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 - STRAIGHT DOZEN SPECIAL!

Turners Crossing, planted by Paul Jenkins in 1999 and named after the local farmers crossing at Loddon River in Victoria's Bendigo in the late 1800s. Much celebrated and zealous winemaker, Sergio Carlei was so impressed with the consistent quality and balance of fruit produced on the vineyard (warm days to ripen fruit and cool nights impart vibrancy/freshness and savoury more-ish leather/tarriness in the flavour spectrum) that he was quick to strike up a business partnership with Paul to create Turners Crossing wines. The vineyard's unique red sandy clay soils over limestone (like the Coonawarra) provide great drainage and high ph ideal for vines to access all the trace elements and minerals needed in the soils which translates to consistency of quality. Low yields and much care and attention - use of organic fertilisers and dry mediteranean summers means minimal disease pressure and no need for chemical sprays in the vineyard.

Cabernet sauvignon consistently excels in the Turners Crossing vineyard and similarly this 2003 on release was tight and structured and needed bottle age to soften so the fruit could rise and shine.

Beautiful lifted nose of cassis and tobacco leaf, rich mouthfilling black fruits, hint of dark chocolate, followed by more-ish fine grained tannins of cuban cigar. This cracking cabernet offers prime drinking now after 8 years bottle age. James Halliday wrote of this wine back in 2006 "Simply needs another 5 years." .... So the wait is over! This wine is so full of life and will go easily another 2 years. Do not miss out on our Quality and value Cabernet of the Year! Stock is limited

94 points James Halliday: " ...Once again, excellent colour; medium to fullbodied, firm blackcurrant/cassis fruit and firm but controlled tannins in support. Simply needs another 5 years."
RRP $24
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Turners Crossing Cabernet Sauvignon 2003

Turners Crossing, planted by Paul Jenkins in 1999 and named after the local farmers crossing at Loddon River in Victoria's Bendigo in the late 1800s. Much celebrated and zealous winemaker, Sergio Carlei was so impressed with the consistent quality and balance of fruit produced on the vineyard (warm days to ripen fruit and cool nights impart vibrancy/freshness and savoury more-ish leather/tarriness in the flavour spectrum) that he was quick to strike up a business partnership with Paul to create Turners Crossing wines. The vineyard's unique red sandy clay soils over limestone (like the Coonawarra) provide great drainage and high ph ideal for vines to access all the trace elements and minerals needed in the soils which translates to consistency of quality. Low yields and much care and attention - use of organic fertilisers and dry mediteranean summers means minimal disease pressure and no need for chemical sprays in the vineyard.

Cabernet sauvignon consistently excels in the Turners Crossing vineyard and similarly this 2003 on release was tight and structured and needed bottle age to soften so the fruit could rise and shine.

Beautiful lifted nose of cassis and tobacco leaf, rich mouthfilling black fruits, hint of dark chocolate, followed by more-ish fine grained tannins of cuban cigar. This cracking cabernet offers prime drinking now after 8 years bottle age. James Halliday wrote of this wine back in 2006 "Simply needs another 5 years." .... So the wait is over! This wine is so full of life and will go easily another 2 years. Do not miss out on our Quality and value Cabernet of the Year! Stock is limited

94 points James Halliday: " ...Once again, excellent colour; medium to fullbodied, firm blackcurrant/cassis fruit and firm but controlled tannins in support. Simply needs another 5 years."

RRP $24

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Xanadu Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

John and Eithne Lagan planted their first vines in 1977 in what is now considered one of the oldest vineyards in Margaret River. Xanadu now has a long history of producing wines of distinction, accolades and a reputation as one of the finest wineries in the region.

The fruit for this fine cabernet comes from Wallcliffe, Willyabrup and Yallingup in Margaret River.  30 - 40 days maceration on skins has imparted plushness and softness to this concentrated wine followed by 14 month maturation in 100% French oak (40% new oak). Very impressive with great length and fine grained tannins.

"Beautifully seductive aromas of violets and blackcurrant with ripe mulberry and light cedary influences. The palate is dense and super saturated yet with finesse and stylishness. Tannins are ripe and the oak supremely judged. Generous and powerful with an elegance right to the finish." 95 points, Ray Jordan Wine Guide 2012

"Mulberry and dark fruit, perhaps blackcurrant, then a regional bay leaf/seaweed aromatic and mocha. It’s medium bodied with firm tannin that guides and shapes, yet feels silky and smooth – it may even enhance the look of your physique, but no promises. Offers a light touch but also has depth and strength. Firm and long through the finish. Pulled together well with time in the glass and could rate a little higher with time. Fine Cabernet." 93+ points Gary Walsh, The Wine Front
RRP $39

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Balnaves of Coonawarra The Tally Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 - 6 PACK BUY!

Hailing from Coonawarra, this is arguably Australia’s best cabernet.

Owner, Doug Balnaves came up with the name - as a young bloke he was a shearer of merino Sheep. The Tally stands for Australian tradition, skill and hard work . Grown on the famous Terra Rossa strip and usually made up of 2 Vineyards, ‘Dead Morris’ and ‘Walker’. The grapes receive a long maceration on skins and spend about 20 months in French Oak. Only produced in the best years, the wine is initially always a very firm and tannic and has a maturation potential of more than 20 years.

Balnaves have declared this the best vintage since 2001. 2010 was cool and even, producing wines with beautiful focused fruit.

97 points, Nick Stock, The Good Wine Guide 2013 .."The Tally, representing the top rung of Balnaves' cabernet-based reds, is given the full dose of fine French timber, and the fruit carries it off with regal style. This has cedary black fruit aromas, plums, vanillin, fresh, dark leaves and freshly tilled earthy notes. Fruit flavour bubbles up through the palate amid tannins that are supple, elongated and sturdy in character, the balance is right on and the finish leaves you salivating. Cellar with confidence; this is impeccable."

Special Price of only $79.99 per bottle when you buy a straight 6 pack.

Price: $479.94

Balnaves The Tally Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 - VERY LIMITED

Hailing from Coonawarra, this is arguably Australia’s best cabernet.

Owner, Doug Balnaves came up with the name - as a young bloke he was a shearer of merino Sheep. The Tally stands for Australian tradition, skill and hard work . Grown on the famous Terra Rossa strip and usually made up of 2 Vineyards, ‘Dead Morris’ and ‘Walker’. The grapes receive a long maceration on skins and spend about 20 months in French Oak. Only produced in the best years, the wine is initially always a very firm and tannic and has a maturation potential of more than 20 years

96 points James Halliday "Beautifully crafted and delineated cassis fruit, framed by gently toasty oak and some floral notes; the palate is rich, deep, fine and very long; the brightness of fruit at the core is the essence of this wine. Cellar 2030"

95 points Gary Walsh, The Wine Front "A huge wine flooded with Cassis, blackberry and raspberry fruit, a liberal application of complex oak offering toast, cedar, spice, nougat and play-doh with additional characters of black liquorice, mint and a few violets just poking their heads above the surface. It’s full bodied with enormous extract and flavour, dense and brooding with a big spread of chalky tannin and extreme length of flavour. A powerhouse that needs at least a decade of cellaring."

Price: $89.99