Penfolds RWT Shiraz 2005

Glistening purple. Giveaway, pristine Barossa Valley Shiraz fruit aromas; fresh blueberry (pie) and blood plum. A barrel-fermented vapour net entraps scents of cinnamon and nutmeg, violet and bergamot. Flirting strawberry yoghurt (creamy) and freshlycut rhubarb aromatics unwittingly entice. A nose of elevated and finessed perfumed high notes. The palate is ... more

The Colonial Estate Mungo Park Shiraz 2005

The resulting wine is therefore not just fullbodied and rich, but has a linear sense of fresh definition, with major uplift on the end palate, that is a feature of the region. more

Kaesler Stonehorse Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2006

Strong Buy – price/quality/reviewThe Kaesler family sprung from Silesian pioneers who came to the Barossa Valley in the 1840's. They cleared the scrub and in 1893 started planting out the entire holding with Shiraz, Grenache, and Mataro well into the 1930’s. Additional vines were planted in the 1960’s, 1970’s ... more

Groom Sauvignon Blanc 2007

Winemaker/Owner Daryl Groom has been around the wine industry. His foundation was producing Penfolds’ famed red wine, Grange, which he oversaw from 1984 until his move to the USA in 1990. In addition to being "Flying Winemaker" for Groom, Daryl is Winemaker and Principal of an exciting new winery project ... more

The Colonial Estate Émigré 2005

Deep grenadine with dark ruby hues. Lovely warm intense fruit reminiscent of brambles and ripe raspberries, mingling with minty chocolate and oaky vanilla aromas. Soft cashmere tannins melt in the mouth. Rich, fruity and a long, lingering finish. more

Nashwauk Shiraz 2006

The fruit for Nashwauk Shiraz was fermented in stainless steel tanks for 7 days before being transferred to 1, 2 & 3 year old French barriques to age for 1 year. The wine exhibits bright red berry fruits. Earth and spice fill the palate. more

Innocent Bystander Pinot Noir 2008

Dark cherries, cranberry juice, fresh raspberries, nutmeg, cinnamon, truffles, with underlying meaty, wet earth and mushroom characters in the nose. Palate is juicy, succulent fresh berries with a slippery, rich and slightly tart finish. Try with char grilled quail and rosemary, Peking duck pancakes, San Daniele prosciutto.  more

Charles Cimicky Trumps Shiraz 2007

The Cimicky winery, located near Lyndoch at the entrance to the Barossa Valley, was established in 1973 by Karl Cimicky and was originally called Karlsburg Wines. The main building of the estate, which sits within beautiful formal gardens, has a castellation of spires and battlements and was created by the ... more

Heartland Stickleback Red 2007

Strong Buy – price/uniqueness After successfully tackling the Barossa wine market with the likes of Amon Ra and Anaperenna, Ben Glaetzer set his sights on the up-an-coming regions of Langhorne Creek and Limestone Coast. Along with small group of wine lovers, including Geoff Hardy, vineyards were purchased in each of ... more

Penfolds Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

Brooding and boldly concentrated. There are barrel fermentation cues, yet little overt oak evident – a nuttiness (almond, Amoretti biscotti) and char/toast coupled with a flash of formic & volatile acidity, and malt. Pomegranate/mulberry pip mesh with rhubarb & spice. Firm, full-bodied. Intense, replete with a rigid tannin structure, grip. ... more

Penfolds Grange 2004

As the flagship offer from the outstanding 2004 vintage, it is no surprise to hear that PENFOLDS Chief Winemaker Peter Gago predicts that this release could become one of the greats. “The wait for this Grange release has indeed been worthwhile… arguably the finest vintage since Mother Nature’s endowment of ... more

Penfolds St. Henri Shiraz 2005

St Henri is a great example of PENFOLDS’ multi-regional approach, with fruit from the Barossa, Langhorne Creek, McLaren Vale, Robe, Clare Valley, Wrattonbully and Adelaide Hills. With 15 months in very old, large oak vats, the wine drinks well upon release, yet will cellar – as per its template. Over ... more