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

d'Arenberg The Coppermine Road Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

This wine has a deep, dark, vibrant black appearance suggesting a full-bodied dry red. The aroma is dense and complex with a mix of fragrant fruit dominated by cassis, blackcurrants, mulberries, coffee, toffee and dark chocolate with fine cedar oak developing in the background. The palate shows a lighter, fresher, ... more

d'Arenberg The Cadenzia 2006

Intense red cherry appearance when poured suggests a full bodied complex dry red. This really needs to be poured into a big glass as the wine is clearly suppressed. Quickly though intense red cherry, cranberry, kirsch notes to appear with a subtle background of pepper, stone fruit kernels and nutty ... 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

d'Arenberg The Galvo Garage 2005

The 2005 Galvo Garage offers an exotic array of classical cabernet characteristics: blackcurrants, dark cassis notes, and an underlying mix of dark chocolate and earthy minerality. As the wine opens there are perfumed notes apparent with cherry, prune, violets and fine cedar oak. The ripe palate has an impressive elegance, ... 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

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

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

Matilda Plains Sauvignon Blanc 2006

Matilda Plains is an exciting new range from the Bremerton stable. Bremerton is a small family owned winery in the prestigious Langhorne Creek region of South Australia. Matilda Plains provides modern, unique, and delicious wines. The distinctive label features the Willson family’s much loved border collie Matilda (or ‘Tilly’ for ... more

The Black Chook Shiraz Viognier 2008

As the bigger sibling of Woop Woop (see below) The Chook once again represents a collaboration between Ben Riggs (the wine maker at Penny's Hill), and Tony Parkinson (proprietor of Penny's Hill). The Black Chook is sourced from McLaren Vale, known for it's consistent, Mediterranean-type climate and Langhorne Creek which ... more