Other Reds

Barossa Valley, South Australia. The Butchers Block Red has an attractive colour & uplifting bouquet of dark plums, rose & sweet spice. The Shiraz brings a classic element of spice and blackcurrant to the palate followed by Grenache’s typical raspberry, cherry combination. Mataro is the spine of the blend, adding supportive tannin & fragrance...

Barossa Valley, South Australia. The wine is one of power, balance and is exceptionally varietal. The nose delivers black fruit and a subtle hint of bracken. The palate follows with a rich body of fruit and layered space, bound by a deep structure and modest oak integration...

Barossa Valley, South Australia. This wine is a fresh and exciting representation of Mataro. The opening bouquet is full of blueberries and jubes. Gently savory though classy. A playful and seamless wine that coats the palate in joy. Subtle oak integration over a brief eight months add fine tannins to the finish...

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...

Barossa Valley, South Australia. "This is a svelte, stylish, easy-drinking red wine with just enough in-built complexity to set it apart from the norm. It won’t scare any horses but nor will it put anyone to sleep. On the latter point: the alcohol has been nicely tamed too. It tastes of leather and woodsmoke, blueberry and raspberry, with woody anise and resin as garnish. There’s a peppercorn note and more than a hint of reduction. It all slips down nicely..."

Toscana, Italy. ‘Aromas of chocolate and black cherries with sweet fruit undertone. Full and very soft tannins with a bright acidity underneath. Velvety texture to this wine. Drink or hold.’

Toscana, Italy. ‘Aromas of chocolate and black cherries with sweet fruit undertone. Full and very soft tannins with a bright acidity underneath. Velvety texture to this wine. Drink or hold.’

Toscana, Italy. ‘The 2018 Rosso di Montalcino is striking. A round, seamless wine that impresses for its voluptuous, caressing personality. Freshly cut roses, sweet red cherries, raspberries and spices blossom in a wine full of breadth, volume and richness. This is one of the best Rossos of the year...

Sicily, Italy.  "This is a superb set of wines from Valle dell'Acate. Not only are the wines delicious, the best bottles deliver incredible value as well. The estate uses only their best hillside plots for the Valle dell'Acate label, while the vineyards in the plains are used for the entry-level Case Ibidini range." Robert Parker (06/11)

Bierzo, Spain. Two plots of 80+ year old vines are the source for the fruit for ROC. Super fine and loaded with minerality again and the potential to age gracefully for many years. We tasted the 11 vintage on our recent visit and it was mighty impressive. Veronica feels the 13 will mature in the same way. This is Bierzo for those who appreciate the class and elegance. This wine doesn’t see any new oak and is only matured in old wood (fourth and fifth use)...