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Totally opaque black dark red colour with a deep dark red hue. Prominent blackberry, dark chocolate and liquorice aromas emerge followed by spicy vanillin oak and a whiff of spearmint. Medium to full bodied the palate has a plush flavour profile of liquorice, blackberry and subtle dark chocolate that shows ample richness over spicy vanillin oak. Velvety tannins with a lush medium length aftertaste. Blue Gold medal winner at the Sydney International Wine Competition.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 14.5%

This single site Grenache comes from the Harris Vineyard located in Marananga on the western ridge of the Barossa Valley. Planted in 2002 and grown as bush vines in iron stone rich brown loam and clay soils the resulting wine is highly expressive with fragrant aromatics, tension and balance. Matured for 18 months in 2400 litre French oak foudre.
Very deep black dark red core with a bright dark red hue. Soaring out of the glass are potent aromatics of black raspberry, liquorice and black cherries followed by notions of incense, dried herbs, light fennel and pepper. Rich, voluptuously textured black raspberry, black cherry and liquorice flavours saturate the mouth underscored by earthy incense like characters, fennel and spicy pepper. Silky tannins show good underlying presence. Impressive power and density of fruit with a long lavish conclusion.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 14.5%

Eden Hall was established by David Hall, a well-respected spinal surgeon, and his wife Mardi when they purchased the Avon Brae property in 1996. They quickly set about re-establishing the vineyard and the first commercial release was in 2004. Today the property has over 80 acres under vine. Sourced from selected rows in Eden Hall’s Block 4 vineyard, the wine was matured for 18 months in French oak and spent more than a year in bottle prior to release. The talented Kym Teusner was the wine maker of this sizeable 2016 Shiraz.
Magnificent dense inky black colour with a deep dark red black hue. Intense liquorice and black cherry aromas have a smoky cedar overlay with elements of fennel, scorched earth and blackpepper ensuing. Boasting enormous palate weight and a level of richness that borders on being decadent, opulent liquorice, black cherry and luscious blackberry fruits flood every corner of the mouth. Smoky vanillin cedar, fennel, scorched earth and infusions of blackpepper then chime in. A firm matrix of tannins provides ample structure and imparts a muscular feel onto the long powerful aftertaste.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 14.5%

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Selected rows from a single block, open-fermented, matured for 15 months in French barriques (40% new). Inky purple-black; super rich, voluptuous, arms open wide to welcome all who come here - for it's not over-extracted nor tannic. The balance is such that much will be consumed sooner rather than later, but that wouldn't be a crime. Drink by 2041.
95 points
James Halliday – Australian Wine Companion

Leeuwin Estate are arguably Australia’s greatest Chardonnay producer and whilst it’s their Art Series Chardonnay that takes centre stage, their Prelude Chardonnay is often a close reflection of its quality at a quarter of the price. This is never more so in great Margaret River vintages such as 2018.

Entry level Margaret River Chardonnay doesn’t get any better than this.

Brilliant light straw colour with a very faint tinge of green around the outskirts and a watery hue. The bountiful nose sees scents of white peach, ripe nectarines and dried honey leap from the glass with citrusy nougat, subtle crème brulee and light cinnamon notes in hot pursuit. Rich, layered and mouthfilling, fleshy white peach and nectarine fruits decorate the palate marrying into elements of dried honey, faint crème brulee, citrus, delicate cashew and spice. Texturally full and round it still manages to finish with great freshness and exquisite balance. Superb power with a very long cream tinged aftertaste that has a lingering cashew element to it. If this is any indication of the quality from the 2018 vintage we can expect the Art Series Chardonnay to be something truly special.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 13.5%

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Leeuwin Estate has the game sewn up with this entry point wine. It's so precise, so balanced, so pure. The distinction between fruit and oak is impossible to gauge, the length magical. Drink by 2030.
96 points
James Halliday – Australian Wine Companion

Brilliant pale straw colour with tinges of green around the edges and a watery hue. Quite Chablis like in its aromatic profile the nose exhibits pear, red apple and dried honey scents with some ensuing wet slate notes. Richly flavoured with a smooth pebble stone like mouthfeel, flavours of pear, lime, fresh herb infusions and citrus have slate back drop. Finishes dry with crisp acidity and a long fresh, tasty aftertaste.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 13%

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Medium deep straw yellow with golden tinges. Ripe aromas and flavors of apricot, balsamic oils, bergamot and guava. Round and tactile but also very fresh in the mouth with hints of orange oil complicating flavors of grapefruit and mountain herbs in the mouth. Finishes long, multilayered and dense. An outstanding Catarratto. Owner Fabio Sireci tells me these are old vines of the Catarratto Lucido variety, a rare situation as the grape produces very little at the heights these vines are planted (roughly 750 meters above sea level). Still, it smells and tastes of the Lucido variety and so I’m not arguing. Drink 2019-2022.
92 points
Ian D’Agata – Vinous

Home Hill is one of your classic Australian vineyard retreats that functions as both a serious winery and a charming getaway with restaurant included. The focus here is primarily on Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sylvaner and Sparkling wine, but their track record really shines with Pinot. Over recent years they have clearly established themselves as one of Tasmania’s best and most consistent producers of the varietal, culminating in their 2014 Home Hill Reserve Pinot Noir taking out the Jimmy Watson Trophy.
Semi translucent dark red colour with black tinged edges and a bright light red hue. Violet laced scents of red to dark cherries along with traces of anise form a fragrant bouquet with lightly toasted cedar, forest floor and spicy game notes the back drop. Light in body the palate serves up a power wave of ripe cherry, wild strawberry and anise flavours which merge into subtlety toasted spicy cedar, forest floor, dried meat and fresh herb infusions. Elegant, supple mouthfeel with velvety tannins, vivid acidity and a long expansive aftertaste that leaves you craving another glass. Limited stocks.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 13.9%

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Southern Tasmania's Home Hill is one of the leaders in redefining the boundaries of world class pinot in Australia. The depth and richness of its spiced cherries, blood plums and finely ground tannins drive a finish that seems to have no end. Drink by 2033.
98 points
James Halliday - Australian Wine Companion

A 100% Chardonnay Cuvee sourced from the Premier Cru district of Côte des Blancs. Pours with a generous frothy white mousse that shows good hold. A pale straw coloured base wine with pale gold edges is threaded by a steady stream of very fine, tiny bubbles. Rich aromatics of baked bread, yeast lees and brioche fill the nostrils followed by traces of citrus and oily toast characters. Very rich and full in the mouth with an almost creamy like textural feel, flavours of yeasty baked bread and oily toast like characters fill the palate over traces of roasted almond with a refreshing crisp, citrus infused finish. Excellent concentration and length with a long aftertaste of yeast lees, baked bread, oily toast like characters, faint almond and citrus.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 12.5%

The Cheron family origins lie in Burgundy but early in the 1960’s Denis Cheron saw the untapped potential of some of Rhone’s lesser known appellations and purchased a production facility in Vacqueyras. Denis’s son Yves is in now charge of the operation and has expanded the family’s holdings in Rhone, typically producing pure, elegantly structured Grenache based reds.

An irresistible Cotes du Rhone from the Spectacular 2016 vintage.

Deep dark red black tinged colour with a bright dark red hue. Alluring aromatics of ripe dark to black cherries and liquorice laced with incense and provincial herb notes show excellent lift. Hints of earth and pepper finish things off. Medium bodied, there’s a juicy feel to the rich black cherry, dark raspberry and liquorice fruit. Elements of earthy incense, herb infusions and spicy pepper then chime in on the back palate. Balanced fresh acidity and ripe, slightly chewy tannins provide some structural attributes. Excellent length and power. Concludes with a long delicious dark fruit, liquorice, incense, earthy dried herb and spicy pepper aftertaste.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 14%