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Massena The Eleventh Hour Shiraz 2009 - SPECIAL STRAIGHT DOZEN PRICE

Dan Standish and Jaysen Collins have produced Barossa shiraz (predominantly Greenock fruit) at its best…

94 points from Halliday for the 08 in his 2011 Australian Wine Companion: "Impenetrable colour; an opulent array of essency black fruits, dark chocolate, mulled spices and mocha; the palate is unctuous, showing deep levels of concentrated sweet fruit, followed by chewy tannins to conclude; a rich wine, perfect for a cold night."
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RRP $40

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Of previous vintages..... Wine Advocate: “The 2006 Shiraz “Eleventh Hour” comes from 60 to 125-year-old vines that were saved from the bulldozer at the “eleventh hour”. It spent 20 months in used French oak hogsheads. Crimson-colored, it offers an alluring aroma of vanilla, coconut, smoked meat, and wild blueberry. Medium to full-bodied, this ripe, tasty Shiraz is remarkably light on its feet. There is enough soft tannin to safely cellar this wine for 2-3 years and drink it through 2020.” 90-92 points. Jay Millar, Parker’s right hand man. International Wine Cellar: “Saturated red. Compelling bouquet of blueberry, cherry compote, violet and Asian spices. Sappy dark berry flavors are velvety and round, with peppery spice adding nerve. Gains sweetness and power with air, finishing with outstanding clarity and thrust. Deeply flavored but not heavy, this deftly combines richness with energy.” Josh Raynolds who works with Steve Tanzer - 92 Pts.

Price: $420.00

Kilikanoon Killermans Run Shiraz 2010 - STRAIGHT DOZEN BUY

Juniper Estate Margaret River Shiraz 2003

Sons of Eden Remus 2009

Amazing old vine shiraz (1.5 tonne/acre) produced from their 50 year old Eden valley vineyard (500 meters above sea level gives cooler ripening season) produces shiraz with superb aromatics, intensity and finesse. 22 mths in French oak ..This is my favourite Sons wine because of its iron fist in a velvet glove character. Decant this wine for at least two hours or cellar up to 2025!

Do not miss out..minuscule production of this top shelf drop. 96 points James Halliday “From two low-yielding vineyards with vines over 50 years old. Deep but vivid purple-crimson; given Rolls Royce treatment in the winery, including 22 months in predominantly new French oak hogsheads. A perfectly balanced medium - to full-bodied wine, with delicious dark cherry and spice aromas and flavours, the palate finishing with fine, lingering tannins. 250 dozen made.” RRP $65

Price: $56.99

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Radford Shiraz 2006

Eden valley shiraz at it's best. 500 metres altitude gives cooler nights and mornings and produces shiraz with great aromatics and acidity with raspberry kick. One of my favourite red wines at the "Artisans of the Barossa" tasting. Concentrated dark berry, raspberry, hints of mocha, aniseed, gentle use of savoury French oak. Still slightly closed but let it breathe and it will open up and it will reward!

Other reviews... The Canberra Times "Like drinking velvet and licorice with layers of bright red fruits, this is a superb modern Eden Valley shiraz that I found hard to resist sampling again and again. 5 stars"
Nick Stock from WBM rates it Top 100 August 09 "Distinctive Eden Valley spice and fragrance with enough power to place this at the front of the new-wave pack. Dark fruits and dark spices, some pepper and fragrant cedary oak all settling nicely into place; the palate moves to red fruits amid find tannins and fresh, bright acid crunch. Terrific structure and balance” 93 pts Halliday

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Ben Radford, current winemaker at Rockford, has spent close to a decade making wine in South Africa, Burgundy and Canada. Ben and his wife Gill have the oldest riesling vineyard in beautiful Eden Valley planted in 1930. Ben & Gill are making spectacular wines in miniscule quantities...5 star rating from Halliday and listed as one of the 10 best new wineries. Their Riesling and shiraz are a must-a balance of intensity and delicacy. Do not miss out.

Price: $39.99

Harewood Shiraz 2007

94 POINTS - 5 RED STAR RATING - James Halliday's 2011 Aust Wine Companion.

“Has won top awards ...and it's not hard to see why; crimson-purple, it weaves red and black fruits, French oak and silky tannins into a picture-perfect tapestry. Rating 94.” James Halliday.

Winner of 2 trophies and 2 Golds including "Best Shiraz of Show" at 2009 Australian Boutique Wine Awards.

Frankland River produces some of the best shiraz in Australia and James Kellie has sourced the fruit from the region's best low yielding vineyards. I love this wine because it is so damn complex .. ripe plum, ripe blackberry, dark chocolate and tarry/ liquorice flavours (reminiscent of the Rhone Valley). All this thanks to the regions warm days and cool nights, low rainfall and "mean" gravely soils. Rich complex red with fine grained tannins and layers of complexity. This wine needs decanting or some time (5-10 years) in the cellar.

RRP $34

Price: $29.99

Bird in Hand Nest Egg Shiraz 2008 - LIMITED STOCK!

Teusner Albert Shiraz 2009

Fuit sourced from two low yielding unirrigated 45 and 90 yr old vineyards in Barossa's Gommersal & Ebenezer district.

Smokey and tarry notes complement the rich black fruits with hint of aniseed. Full bodied with round opulent flavours of ripe blackberries and plums. The finish is long and luscious with beautifully balanced tannin, acidity and oak (24 mths in French oak). 2009 was a terrific vintage ( long season with no adverse weather). Cellar for up to 10 years. Decanting this wine is a must!

Halliday review of their 08: "Dark chocolate and savoury smoked meat nuances sit pleasantly atop rich black fruit; the palate follows the theme with impressive concentration, turned earth, tar, blackberry and chewy tannin in abundance; rich and ripe, but not overdone, the finish is long, fleshy and harmonious. 95pts" RRP $50

Price: $43.99

Teusner Astral Series FG Riebke shiraz 2006

Teusner The Riebke Shiraz 2010 - STRAIGHT DOZEN SPECIAL!

Cascading sweet dark fruit (all Ebenezer- northern Barossa fruit from the Riebke brothers vineyard), dark chocolate and savoury smoked meat character with spicy French oak and firm velvety tannins. Incredible value for money here. Winemaker Kym Teusner thinks this newly released 2010 is up there with his best riebke's..another great vintage in 2010. RRP $24

96 POINTS and Voted Top 100 Wines of 2011 and Top Red under $20 category by James Halliday "...the fragrant bouquet exudes plum and blackberry fruit, promptly picked up by the stylish medium-bodied palate; here those flavours are joined by perfect tannins, oak purring along in the background. So great is the balance that the wine will live forever, however enjoyable it is now."

STRAIGHT DOZEN SPECIAL PRICE $203.88 (that's 16.99 per bottle)

Price: $203.88

Wise Eagle Bay Margaret River Shiraz 2005

Merlin Saint Joseph Rouge 2007

François Merlin, a shy, modest man worked for René Rostaing (one of the great names of Côte Rôtie) as Chef de Viticulture for over 10 years where he gained his understanding of terroir. In 1987 he planted his first vines and was also able to buy some existing vines. The wines remain a bit of a secret but Merlin is often one of the first cited by other top producers when asked their favourite local producer..

Produced from vineyards in the north of Saint Joseph, France in 2007 (a great vintage), this wine has more in common with its near neighbour of Cote Rotie. 100% Syrah with old vine intensity (50% vines planted 1968) with perfume and elegance. His red Saint Joseph looks rather like a little Cote Rotie and comes from 2 parcels aged 18 and 40 years old located in the north of the appellation. His goal is to make fresh long complex wines rather than unctuous ones without losing the fruit purity of the vineyard. Superb Saint Joseph with depth, intensity and freshness …this wine needs to be decanted or alternatively cellar for up to 10 years.

RRP: $78 Our price $65.99

Price: $65.99

Coates Organically Grown McLaren Vale Syrah 2006

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.

A rich, profoundly complex wine made in a traditional, Old World style.
RRP: $36

Price: $30.99

Coates Consonance Syrah 2007 12 pack

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.

This McLaren Vale/Langhorne Creek blend matured in French and American oak has the goods. RRP: $25

Price: $235.00

Clonakilla Shiraz Viognier 2009

Winewriter, Max Allen is a huge fan of Clonakilla wines and describes them as: “ ..some of the country’s most breathtakingly beautiful wines”

Excellent wines and pioneers of shiraz viognier which remains the best example in Australia.
2009 vintage is no exception- producing extraordinary wine!

97 points James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2011

"Deeply coloured; the bouquet is almost backward and is slow to reveal the intricate layers of black fruits that lie therein; time reveals succulent black fruits, minerals, fine spices and a touch of fresh garden herbs; the palate delivers a wonderful mixture of opulent fruit, savoury complexity, and silky fine tannins that persist for an incredibly long time; only at the very end do you get a glimpse of the fine oak in use; certain to be long-lived. Drink 2025"

96 points - Campbell Mattinson The Wine Front: "The rise in status of Clonakilla Shiraz Viognier over the past decade has been phenomenal. It is now a contender for the mantle of ‘Australia’s best red wine’...It’s a superb release. It is so silken, so finely tannic, and so persistent. It tastes of roasted meats, dark cherries, boysenberries and a wild array of spices. The way its tannin curls through the finish is quite astonishing. This is a soft and fairly open release; it’s so well balanced, and mellifluous, and inherently complex that you can pretty much get maximum enjoyment from it now, in its extreme youth. It will of course age long-term if you desire."

Price: $99.00

Ashton Hills Lone Star Shiraz 2003

Stephen George says: “The grapes for this wine cropped at a low ton and a half per acre and the wine was matured in new and seasoned French oak for two years. ...darkly coloured and concentrated; drink now with meats or cheese ...”

James Halliday in his 2009 Australian Wine Companion said “Generous, ripe black fruits, dark chocolate and licorice, particularly meritorious for the vintage; ripe tannins, and anice savoury twist on the finish.” 90 Points. Drink to 2023.

Drank this at a dinner party recently
( coincidentally 2 bottles of this were on the table!) and everbody was so thrilled with it that we had to bring more back in! This medium bodied red ( screw cap) is a delight- rich ripe fruit, savoury twist, velvety texture finishing bright and juicy. Love this.....

RRP: $29

Price: $24.99

Hentley Farm The Beauty Shiraz 2007 - LIMITED STOCK

David Hook Old Vines Shiraz 2009

Winemaker, David Hook planted the original Pothana chardonnay vineyard 27 yrs ago in Belford, in the north of the Lower Hunter Valley on his family’s grazing property. He “cut his teeth” along side Murray Tyrrell, worked at Lakes Folly and widely as a flying winemaker in France and Spain. With 25 years experience, he makes exceptional wines with regional and varietal character to reflect the place of origin.

Sourced from the original Belford Vineyard planted 27 years ago (low yields less than 2 t/acre). Rigorous fruit selection (best fruit from original block). Handpicked fruit and fermented in open fermenters, hand plunged and basket pressed. 12 mths maturation in French oak. This full bodied red is blessed with concentrated layers of flavour of blackberries, blueberries, hints of meatiness, pepper and spice. Great length of flavour and ripe more-ish tannins. Bring on the roast! Soft and approachable now (Decant this) but will cellar for up to 6 years. RRP $45

Price: $39.99

Spinifex Bete Noir 2008

94 POINTS - James Halliday's 2011 Australian Wine Companion.

“Bright purple-crimson; a particularly expressive and fragrant bouquet with spicy black fruits, the medium- to full-bodied palate with licorice and more warm spice notes. Rating 94” James Halliday.

100% Shiraz from the Barossa and Eden Valleys Top shelf shiraz - balanced shiraz with extraordinary depth of fruit and spice, meatiness, licquorice and a very long finish. Winemaker Pete Schell had long resisted making a single varietal wine, something which was synonymous with the Barrossa and with which most people were familiar. It was hanging over him... it was his “Bete Noir”. Glad he gave into it because this wine is superb. Needs decanting (at least 4 hours - watch how the flavours evolve!) or time on the cellar. Limited.
RRP: $49

Price: $44.99

Sons of Eden Zephyrus Shiraz Viognier 2009 - LIMITED STOCK.

Torzi Matthews Schist Rock Shiraz 2009

Domenic Torzi, artisan producer from Eden Valley named this wine after the clay covered shaley schist rock bed their vineyard sits upon.
-This shiraz got us all excited! Got the critics into a buzz of excitement last year too and sold out within months of release and no doubt this will too.

Campbell Mattinson from The Wine Front is very enthusiastic: "... has become a keen favourite in recent years. Almost wait for it to come in nowadays. Sweet-fruited, supple, generous and delicious. Easy to see why it’s rapidly gained such a fan base – and why this release should too. Blueberry and blackberry fruit flavours. Maybe a minimal amount of spicy, toasty, musky oak – though the fruit quickly takes over. Modest tannin but what’s there is ripe and fine. Floral nuances. Lovely. 91 Points” .

Other reviews:
.."it certainly delivers an incredible mouthful for this minuscule price...If this came from Verona in a posh Italian bottle it would cost you $80 - $90" Phillip White, The Independent Weekly.

"Inky purple. Candied black fruits, licorice, black pepper and cocoa powder on the nose and palate, lifted by a violet nuance. Seamless and fruit-driven, with a silky texture and no obvious tannins." Stephen Tanzer (Renowned US wine writer)

90 points from eRobertParker.com

RRP $21

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Domenic Torzi (from an Italian family that settled in Adelaide Plains in the 1950s) has got Jancis Robinson’s attention. She said: "….Domenic Torzi is typical of the new generation of Australian wine artisans, hand-making wine from a small patch of vines, taking an extraordinary risk by planting vines in a frost pocket on the gentle slopes of Mt McKenzie in the Eden Valley because he and his partner Tracy Matthews were convinced that the naturally low yields on the poor soils here and the particular flavours were worth risking the frosts that had driven those who originally planted vines here in the early 20th century away. Their ten hectares of vines went into the ground in 1996 …… the beautiful Eden Valley, its unpaved roads lined with gums, is often overlooked….. “
100% estate grown fruit, wild yeasts. Top shelf Eden valley producer with 5 star winery rating from James Halliday.

Price: $17.99

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Harewood Shiraz Cabernet 2009 - STRAIGHT DOZEN SPECIAL!

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 (60% ) has been blended with selected parcels of Cabernet Sauvignon (40%) 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!

Five Stars, 94 points - James Halliday's 2012 Australian Wine Companion .."as good as they come, with its medium- to full-bodied array of black fruits, cedary oak and ripe tannins. A multi-medal winner, this is outstanding value, and has the balance to carry past 2020."
Gold Medal - 2010 Boutique Wine Show of Western Australia
Gold Medal - 2010 Royal Hobart International Wine Show
Silver Medal - 2010 Australian Small Winemakers Show
Silver Medal - 2010 Qantas Wine Show of Western Australia

Price: $210.00

Longhop Shiraz 2010

Longhop is a winemaking venture between high school friends, Tim Freeland and Dominic Torzi (of leading Eden Valley winery, Torzi Matthews) and these guys have taken the notion of overdelivering ( wine quality for price) to another realm....

Now in its 6th vintage this wine continues to amaze - serious quality fruit from 15 to 50 year old vines from the Adelaide Plains (bulk of fruit from One Tree Hill - famous for Penfolds St Henri !) - whole bunch open ferment, hand plunged, basket pressed, 14 months in French and American oak. This red should be double the price ( Don't tell Domenic!)

"It’s ripping value ..fleshy and flavoursome but dry and structured too... Blackberries, menthol, nutty oak and cloves. The texture’s creamy, the flavour substantial, the length of flavour excellent. It’s likely to be one of the best value reds of the year. " 92 points Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front.

"It's rich, spicy, aniseed-like wine, with an almost sinister fresh-hewn blackwood edge, which is from pips and skins as much as seasoned oak. It has no jam, but a tantalising elegance for its intensity, and will become a true beauty with five years under the house. 91+ points." Philip White

Flavours and layers continued to reveal themselves 4 and 5 days after opening this superb red. Do not be put off by the price, this is serious booze! A must have for this winter RRP$20

Price: $15.99

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Sons of Eden Pumpa Shiraz Cabernet 2009

VERY LIMITED! ONLY 175 CASES MADE!
Named as a tribute to Len Pumpa, a pioneering Eden Valley grower back in the 1920s who preserved the vineyards that they are custodians of today. Co-owners, Corey Ryan (cut his teeth" as winemaker at Henschke for 10 yrs) winemaker and Simon Cowham (ex-viticulturist Yalumba) have weaved their magic with this new release. A fine blend of shiraz (80%) cabernet (15%) & tempranillo (5%) from Eden Valley (50 odd yr old vineyard with minuscule yields 1- 2 ton / acre) followed by 15 months in predominantly French oak....Plush aromatic dark cherry fruit complemented by cedar and wintergreen notes of cabernet sauvignon and a touch of tempranillo which adds a savoury undertone and softens the fine grained and textured tannins. Very smart rouge.

RRP:$25

Price: $21.99

Kangarilla Road Shiraz 2009 ** STRAIGHT DOZEN BUY **

$Kangarilla Road \"Devils Whiskers\" Shiraz 2009 ** 6 pack Special **$

Kangarilla Road "Devils Whiskers" Shiraz 2009 6 pack Special

I am often afflicted with Devils Whiskers- 2 little marks appear on my top lips when drinking rouge!

Robert Parker is fan of this leading McLaren Vale winery: ".. a knack for turning out high quality efforts...all classic McLaren Vale cuvees with a sense of balance and restraint suggestive of European influence however there is no compromise of the wines flavours or ripeness levels.”

My favourite wine of the lineuop at a recent tastings- extraordinary fruit and structure for a $30 wine. Powerful shiraz with concentration , structure and moreish tar ( french oak) on finish with fragrance and suppleness on palate ( splash of viognier in blend) Definitely a wine of yin and yang. Decanting this wine revealed so many dimensions over the evening. 94 pts Halliday. Superb drinking here. RRP $37
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James Halliday says: "Slightly more purple to the colour; a very attractive medium-to full-bodied wine, with more obvious fruit richness (even though the alcohol is lower) ... but shares the balance and elegance; full-flavoured plum and black cherry fruit with integrated oak and tannins. Rating 94 Drink 2024"

Price: $168.00

David Hook Shiraz 2009 - STRAIGHT DOZEN SPECIAL

Massena The Eleventh Hour Shiraz 2008

Dan Standish and Jaysen Collins have produced Barossa shiraz (predominantly Greenock fruit) at its best…
94 points from James Halliday in his 2011 Australian Wine Companion: "Impenetrable colour; an opulent array of essency black fruits, dark chocolate, mulled spices and mocha; the palate is unctuous, showing deep levels of concentrated sweet fruit, followed by chewy tannins to conclude; a rich wine, perfect for a cold night."

RRP $40

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Of previous vintages..... Wine Advocate: “The 2006 Shiraz “Eleventh Hour” comes from 60 to 125-year-old vines that were saved from the bulldozer at the “eleventh hour”. It spent 20 months in used French oak hogsheads. Crimson-colored, it offers an alluring aroma of vanilla, coconut, smoked meat, and wild blueberry. Medium to full-bodied, this ripe, tasty Shiraz is remarkably light on its feet. There is enough soft tannin to safely cellar this wine for 2-3 years and drink it through 2020.” 90-92 points. Jay Millar, Parker’s right hand man. International Wine Cellar: “Saturated red. Compelling bouquet of blueberry, cherry compote, violet and Asian spices. Sappy dark berry flavors are velvety and round, with peppery spice adding nerve. Gains sweetness and power with air, finishing with outstanding clarity and thrust. Deeply flavored but not heavy, this deftly combines richness with energy.” Josh Raynolds who works with Steve Tanzer - 92 Pts.

Price: $38.99

Teusner Albert shiraz 2009 (6 pack)

Fuit sourced from two low yielding unirrigated 45 and 90 yr old vineyards in Barossa's Gommersal & Ebenezer district.

Smokey and tarry notes complement the rich black fruits with hint of aniseed. Full bodied with round opulent flavours of ripe blackberries and plums. The finish is long and luscious with beautifully balanced tannin, acidity and oak (24 mths in French oak). 2009 was a terrific vintage ( long season with no adverse weather). Cellar for up to 10 years. Decanting this wine is a must!

Halliday review for the 08: "Dark chocolate and savoury smoked meat nuances sit pleasantly atop rich black fruit; the palate follows the theme with impressive concentration, turned earth, tar, blackberry and chewy tannin in abundance; rich and ripe, but not overdone, the finish is long, fleshy and harmonious. 95pts" RRP $50

Price: $252.00

$L\'Oratoire P\'tit Martin Cotes du Rhone 2009$

Wise Eagle Bay Shiraz 2007 ** SPECIAL STRAIGHT DOZEN PRICE **

Radford Shiraz 2007

Winemaker Ben Radford has produced another cracking Shiraz. Of this vintage he said: "Another very dry year with extremely small yields, ... This gave a more spicy,
peppery character to the wine than previous years – quite savoury and very “Rhone like”. Great aromatic spices – white pepper, star anise & ripe berry fruits were evident during ferment which has carried through to the finished wine with additional layers of mocha chocolate and lovely rounded tannins."

James Halliday - FIVE STAR WINERY - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED - 94 POINTS "Strong purple-red; spicy peppery aromas to the bouquet are reflected in the lively medium-bodied palate, helping lift the finish, and showing none of the toughness of many '07s; excellent line and length. Drink 2022" RRP$44

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Ben Radford, current winemaker at Rockford, has spent close to a decade making wine in South Africa, Burgundy and Canada. Ben and his wife Gill have the oldest riesling vineyard in beautiful Eden Valley planted in 1930. Ben & Gill are making spectacular wines in miniscule quantities...5 star rating from Halliday and listed as one of the 10 best new wineries. Their Riesling and shiraz are a must-a balance of intensity and delicacy. Do not miss out.

Price: $38.99

Scotchmans Hill Swan Bay Shiraz 2010 - STRAIGHT CASE BUY

Bird in Hand Shiraz 2010 - STRAIGHT DOZEN SPECIAL!

SPECIAL PRICE WHEN YOU BUY A STRAIGHT DOZEN OF THIS WINE!

* Gold Medal at 2011 Adelaide Show *
Bird in Hand (Highly regarded and awarded Adelaide Hills producer) are going from strength to strength.

Beautiful aromatic nose of blackberry, balanced by hints of licorice,black olives and spice. Palate is rich, round with ripe tannins and beautifully integrated French oak. One for the cellar - recommend 3 to 8 yrs. Recommend decanting!
RRP$36

Our Price when you buy 12 bottles of this wine is only $336 (that's only $28 per bottle!)

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Review of the 2009:
"Deep purple-crimson; the aromatic bouquet is reflected in the bright red and black fruit flavours of the medium-bodied palate, with spice and pepper plus cedary French oak extending its finish. 94 Points." James Halliday 2011 Aust Wine Companion.

Price: $288.00

Spinifex La Maline 2009

96 points James Halliday and Best of the Best in Shiraz Viognier class in 2012 Australian Wine Companion

Shiraz Viognier put Spinifex on the wine map! In the words of winemaker Pete Schell .."La Maline is the finest, most feminine Shiraz cuvee that we produce each year, co-fermented with a small portion of white grapes, typically Viognier (4% in 2009).

"...the fragrant bouquet is more lifted and fruit-focused, the elegant, medium-bodied palate with impeccable balance and length, the tannins very fine." 96 points James Halliday.

"Has the candied lift of Viognier, making its immediate presence known. Some meaty, gamey notes, then a cavalcade of pretty red berries and raspberry. The palate is juicy, tinged with fruit sweetness but given a good shape with lemony, fresh acidity. Very long and fine; it’s a surprising form the wine holds as the assumption would be more cloy and richness. Still, primary fruit drives the wine, with some firmness from both oak and fruit tannin, letting the mouth hold the good, persistent, fruit flavours. Perhaps showing some infantile simplicity in its current incarnation, but attractive nonetheless." 91 points, The Wine Front.

Price: $58.99

Spinifex Indigene 2009

97 points James Halliday 2012 Australian Wine Companion and Best of the Best in Shiraz Blend category....

"Deep purple-crimson; there is a bottomless well of ripe black fruits on the bouquet and velvety rich, medium- to full-bodied palate, and no hint of elevated alcohol or dead fruit; wonderful complexity and length, and tantalising glimpses of what the wine will offer over coming decades." 97 points James Halliday.

"This is something akin to a top-end Châteauneuf-du-Pape - very approachable and keenly balanced." 93 points. Nick Stock, Good Wine Guide, 2012.

"Back to its Shiraz Mataro duel in 2009, Indigene is a yardstick wine for Spinifex; its shape and flavours pave a very original path ... Bold, seductive aromas that run from Indian spice to red berries to briar and back to herbs. It’s complex and heady, yet inviting, with plumes of scent evoking the character of the wine from afar. One of those you can whiff from the table. The palate is firm yet layered, with a textural feel that moves in an ovoid fashion – it opens with blueberry and mulberry, plumes into a soft yet dense pouch of fruit and spice, then finishes lithe and earthy, yet lingers with a very fine trail of sweet raspberry. The tickle of sweetness so very pretty. More right hook then left jab. Bring tha Mataro; a great wine."

Price: $58.99

$Cuilleron Saint Joseph \'L\'Amarybelle\' 2009$

Cuilleron Saint Joseph 'L'Amarybelle' 2009

Vines from 20-40 years old, grown on steep terraces of shallow sand over granite.
‘Inky ruby. Wilder and more assertively perfumed than the Pierres Seches, displaying scents of dark fruit compote, licorice and black cardamom. Broad, palate-coating cassis and boysenberry flavors show an attractive spiciness and become smokier with air. Chewy tannins add grip to a spicy, nicely persistent finish.’ 90 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar
RRP: $62

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“Yves Cuilleron is a superstar of the Northern Rhône” thewinedoctor.com

"Since I can remember, I've always loved tastings and good food. Wine has been part of my family's history for four generations. The estate wasn't destined for me, but my passion for winemaking drew me back to my roots, and in 1987 I took over my father's estate." Yves Cuilleron
“In the space of a decade, Yves Cuilleron has established himself as one of the leading lights of France’s Northern Rhône region. He’s a modernist, but not overly so: his wines straddle neatly the divide between traditionalists and the new-wave, in the sense that they retain their sense of place, but express their site in a slightly more approachable, immediate way. There's purity to the fruit, and where new oak is used it isn't excessive.” Wineanorack.com

Price: $56.99

$Cuilleron Saint Joseph \'Les Pierres SÃ¨ches\' Syrah 2009$

Cuilleron Saint Joseph 'Les Pierres Sèches' Syrah 2009

‘Hints of smoke and black olive. Sappy and chewy but surprisingly lithe; the red and dark berry and bitter chocolate flavors are at once taut and rich, thanks to lively minerality. Finishes with fine-grained tannins and lingering smokiness. I like this wine's energy.’ 89 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar
RRP: $56

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“Yves Cuilleron is a superstar of the Northern Rhône” thewinedoctor.com

"Since I can remember, I've always loved tastings and good food. Wine has been part of my family's history for four generations. The estate wasn't destined for me, but my passion for winemaking drew me back to my roots, and in 1987 I took over my father's estate." Yves Cuilleron
“In the space of a decade, Yves Cuilleron has established himself as one of the leading lights of France’s Northern Rhône region. He’s a modernist, but not overly so: his wines straddle neatly the divide between traditionalists and the new-wave, in the sense that they retain their sense of place, but express their site in a slightly more approachable, immediate way. There's purity to the fruit, and where new oak is used it isn't excessive.” Wineanorack.com

Price: $49.99

Old Plains Alluvium Old Vines Cabernet Shiraz 2008

Wendouree Shiraz Mataro LIMITED STOCK

We have very limited quantities available of:

Wendouree Shiraz Mataro 2001 @$79
Wendouree Shiraz Mataro 2004 @$89
Wendouree Shiraz Mataro 2006 @$89
Wendouree Shiraz Mataro 2005 @$89

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Some interesting commentary by Andrew Caillard MW:
"Wendouree Shiraz Mataro with its deep colour, blackberry liquorice fruit and iron-fisted tannins belongs to a stable of wines which intensely articulate vineyard character, regional provenance, the personalities of winemakers present and traditional winemaking practice. The fruit is generally "bigger berried and medium bodied" compared to other blocks. However the particularity of house style remains a "constant" because of the high skin to juice ratio and the exceptionally high seed content in the fruit (especially Shiraz). Vinification takes place in open stainless steel-lined open slate fermenters, with regular plunging. The wine is matured in fine grained 20% new and used Seguin Moreau oak for 12 months.

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Wendouree Shiraz Malbec LIMITED STOCK

We have very limited quantities available of:

Wendouree Shiraz Malbec 1998 @ $120 a bottle
Wendouree Shiraz Malbec 2001 @$79
Wendouree Shiraz Malbec 2005 @$79
Wendouree Shiraz Malbec 2006@$79

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Included some interesting commentary by Andrew Caillard MW:
"Vigneron Tony Brady believes his old vines, first planted in 1893, get to "seed maturity at lower Baumé levels". Wendouree Shiraz Malbec, with plenty of blackberry/plum/mulberry and menthollike fruit, fine, rusty, almost unyielding tannins, is a strong, firm maturation style wine with plenty of lasting power. The wine is vinified in open stainless steel-lined fermenters, and matured for 12 months in 20% new and seasoned French oak. This is a house style that is true to its origins and heritage. It reflects "the reality of place; the wine has been made from the same vineyards for so long the characteristics don't really change beyond the effect of vintage."

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Wendouree Shiraz LIMITED STOCK

We have very limited quantities available :

Wendouree Shiraz 1998 @$195
Wendouree Shiraz 2003 @$110
Wendouree Shiraz 2006 @$175
Wendouree Shiraz 2008 @$185

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Some interesting commentary by Andrew Caillard MW:
"The spectacularly individual Wendouree Shiraz has remained true to its origins since Alfred Percy Birks planted the vineyard in 1893. The vines, still producing fruit, are derived from the original James Busby Collection via the Adelaide Botanical Gardens. Wendouree possesses an important cultural and historical identity. The winery is listed as an "indicative place" on the register of the National Estate. Roly Birks, who put up his winemaking boots after 60 vintages, continued winemaking at Wendouree until 1983. Lita and Tony Brady, now veteran winemakers of nearly forty vintages, purchased the venerable property in 1974. The integrity and heritage of Wendouree are remarkably preserved. This is very much a 19th century working winery. The wines are strongly recognisable with an emphasis on fruit power, concentration and weight. The tannin structures are tightly knit and incredibly muscular.

The Wendouree unirrigated vineyards are located on an easterly ridge towards the northern end of the Clare Valley. The soils are shallow and meagre with red loam over "skilly" limestone. In recent years a vertical shoot positioning trellising system has been introduced to optimise sunlight and to protect the fruit from ultra violet light. Natural cultivation practices are the norm. The low-yielding (three to four tonnes per hectare), beautifully formed old Shiraz vines, tortured and serpentine (many from the original plantings), are unique, producing small berries with thick skins and a very high seed content. "Singularity of vineyard character" is achieved by being "slaves rather than masters." The fruit is vinified in stainless steel lined open fermenters. Maturation takes place in roughly 20% new oak for around a year. It typically possesses a core of blackberry/ black olive aromas with complex iodine/ wet bitumen/ animal hide characters. Although there is clarity and buoyancy of fruit on the palate, the tannins are rusty and vice-like. The oak barely shows through. It has been described as "an iron fist in velvet glove" type wine.

There are remarkably few older bottles in circulation. This is largely explained by the way Wendouree wine was sold. Until 1974, the wines were bottled and marketed by merchants. Most of these were blended rather than single varietal wines. Some old Seabrook bottlings have been sold at auction in recent times. Bottled under screw cap from the 2009 vintage.

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M. Graillot Domaine Des Lises Crozes Hermitage Rouge 2009

Maxime Graillot has served a long apprenticeship under his father, Alain Graillot the leading Domaine in Crozes Hermitage..

The Wine Spectator writes “ ..in the space of 17 years Alain Graillot has established a reputation for making his Crozes Hermitage the most sought after of the appellation. ..They are a special favourite with the most prestigious restaurants in France….”

Max's main job is winemaker at Domaine Alain Graillot but we were seriously impressed with this from his own label – fruit sourced from his 30 year old organically grown vineyard (soil comprises gravel and ‘les gallets” alluvial pepples - give minerality to the wines) located in Beaumont-Monteaux, south east of Crozes Hermitage. Handpicked fruit, 10-20% whole bunch ferment, 12 months in old Bourgogne oak. We love the fragrance, opulence, purity and savoury complexity of this medium to full bodied Syrah. Gorgeous wine, very approachable, delivering quality and value in spades! Sante!
RRP $50

Price: $43.99

Teusner Albert Shiraz 2005 - VERY LIMITED!

Mount Langi Ghiran Cliff Edge Shiraz 2005

Superb medium bodied shiraz with oodles of sophistication - predominantly estate grown fruit, french oak and some bottle age. Whiff of white pepper, mouthcoating dark berry fruit, licorice with wonderful balance and length. Bottle age has contributed complexity and silky fine grained tannins in this exceptional shiraz. Still plenty of vibrancy and life in this fine wine. Enjoy this bargain over the next year or two.

“It’s a whole new world of shiraz, spicy to its gills and full of cherry-plummed heart. Sophistication beats loud. And tannin – none of the powdery stuff here, this is fine, mature, firm and convincing. I’m a huge wrap for this. Spectacular cool-climate shiraz..” 95 Points, Campbell Mattinson

"..a fragrant, elegant bouquet with fresh red and black fruits, gentle oak and a long finish..” 93 points James Halliday. RRP $34 Special Offer

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Mount Langi Ghiran Billi Billi Shiraz 2005

Sons of Eden Zephyrus Shiraz Viognier 2007 - LIMITED STOCK!

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