Shiraz

Bendigo, Victoria. The nose evolves towards some spicy notes (cinnamon, fresh walnut), a touch of fresh mint developing, to camphor, and a spicy oak scents finishing with ripe tomatoes and olives. The aeration keeps bringing new fragrances.  Attack is intense, with a strong texture, soft and then the structure is revealing power and tannin...

Bendigo, Victoria. The floral and more reductive character of this wine is revealing a more European approach on a savoury style, with low alcohol, good tannin structure. This sort of wines will enjoy to be put on a lunch table with provincial food...

Nagambie Lakes, Victoria. The nose and palate show a complex mixture of blackberries and spice, with underlying anise fruit characters, some mocha notes and a long and flavoursome finish balanced with firm grape tannins...

Nagambie Lakes, Victoria. "This inexpensive, everyday Shiraz wears a very important name –Tahbilk. I was worried that, given the price it might fall short of the standard set by the extraordinary portfolio at this historic estate. Well it doesn’t. The Victorian tones suit this grape so well and the floral, red fruit and herb notes are sensational." Matthew Dukes.

Nagambie Lakes, Victoria. This Estate release is defined by dark cherry and plum fruits that sit most satisfyingly alongside savoury, spice and black pepper notes. Earthy, chewy tannins will cut through the fat of a rare sirloin steak or lamb roast if enjoying your Tahbilk 2019 Shiraz now (and believe me it is enjoyable!), and equally provide the support for further cellaring should you be looking for added complexity...

Heathcote, Victoria. Intense black cherry aromas coupled with lifted raspberry notes, a compote of summer berries. Supported by hints of vanilla, chocolate and earthy complexity. Palate: Sweet black cherry fruit flavour with chalky cocoa-like chocolatey tannin. This plus good acid and length gives a well balanced palate...

Heathcote, Victoria. Intense aromas of shaved dark chocolate, mulberries, wild fennel and earthy notes flow from the lifted nose, with hints of blackberry vines and custard following close behind. Well structured tannins beautifully integrate with flavours of caramelized beetroot, mulberry jam and sweet balsamic vinegar on the juicy palate, to end this dazzling and lingering finale. It tastes excellent with slow roasted lamb shanks in red wine reduction jus, served with winter vegetables and fresh crusty bread...

Hawkes Bay, New Zealand. This wine has a fragrant nose featuring damson plums and blackberry liqueur, with touches of vanilla and spice. The palate is ripe, juicy and elegant with fresh and preserved raspberry and blackberry fruit flavours...

Hawkes Bay, New Zealand.  The palate is immediately fullflavoured; a celebration of fresh boysenberry, blueberry, mocha and fine tannin that extends to a long and satisfying finish...