Shiraz

Bendigo, Victoria.  Very deep red colour, the aroma has intense ripe red and black fruits with no overt jammy elements and some complex spiciness and savoury elements and apparent Viognier aromatics (hints of spicy apricots). The palate is complementary to the aromas, rich, round and full in weight with intense fruit and some savoury, earthy elements, lovely framing spicy persistent tannins and lingering balanced mineral acidity. The wine is very complex and represents the classical Bendigo Terroir in an excellent year. Although the wine is rich, it is ironically still "tight” and therefore, will also benefit with aging...

Beechworth, Victoria.  Aromatic is of ripe red and black fruits, pepper, and olive. The fruit profile dominates this wine, however secondary earthy aromas wind their way subtly through the aromatic. The palate is long, and rich supported by gentle acidity and ripe, structured tannin. Maturation in all old oak allows the fruit to freely express itself with a deep, satisfying softness...

Barossa Valley, South Australia. Voluptuous blackberry and plum flavours burst from the glass accompanied by hints of coffee and chocolate. Rich, satisfying and silky smooth, this has all the hallmarks of McLaren Vale Shiraz. Enjoy now or try cellaring over 4-6 years for more softness and flavour development. Delicious with any red meat dishes or rich tomato based pasta...

  

Barossa Valley, South Australia. This bold Shiraz hits the palate with power and presence. Lashings of dark fruit with notes of incense and aromatic spices, floral hints add layers and complexity. The wine rolls across the palate coating every corner of your mouth. Dense and chewy tannins complement the fruit nicely, which tighten through the finish adding a savoury graphite note. Incredibly long and complex through the finish, this is quintessential Barossa Valley...

Barossa Valley, South Australia. This red berry fruit bomb is dripping in spiced plums, vibrant blackberries and chocolate, with fresh flowers and cedary oak on the side. Its structure speaks of bright acid and tight tannins ensuring a long, pure palate. Sweet and delicious this Shiraz is all about power and intensity without heaviness. It will drink beautifully with roast beef and garlic mushrooms or sharp cheddar...

  

McLaren Vale, South Australia.  Full bodied with lashings of spice, plums, blueberry jam and milk chocolate. Tannins are round, bold and chewy then tighten through the finish. Hedonistic in style with complexing notes of mocha coffee beans, vanilla pod and clove. Incredibly long and persistant through the finish...

Padthaway, South Australia. As always, a rather polarizing palate: warm climate notes of thick black fruits crash across the palate, then just as you feel the onslaught, waves of menthol and mint chocolate rush through adding freshness and length. A lovely layered palate from a great vintage...

Barossa Valley. S.A. The Shiraz component gives the wine a nice blue fruit character and good depth of flavour, the Mataro gives the wine structure and an earthy character, while the Grenache shows plenty of juicy red fruits...

McLaren Vale, South Australia. The ‘Pilot’s View’ Shiraz shows intense fruit richness, spice and an underlying savoury earthiness, a characteristic typical to McLaren Vale Shiraz. You will see lots of dark berries and plums intermingled with mint, vanilla bean, spice and traces of well integrated oak. Supple, savoury, textured tannins leave you wanting more. Delicious drinking now, but patient cool cellaring will reward for 5-7 years!