Shiraz

Mount Barker, Western Australia. dense mulberries dominate nose, with plums, spice and a hint of pepper, with cedary characters, from the quality French oak, in the background. Intensely flavoured, rich and powerful, yet still shows finesse and balance. Ripe plum fruit fills the front palate, the cedary French oak characters add to the fleshy mid palate. The back palate has a firm tannin structure, enhanced by a wonderful acid line. The finish is lively, fresh and not at all tough...

Frankland River, Western Australia. Because some people might think Frankland River's a little isolated - but if you want to make great Shiraz in WA, it's right where you want to be...

Frankland River, Western Australia. Deep crimson with purple hues.  Lifted notes of violets, black pepper and cherries. Medium to full bodied with intense flavours of black cherries, spice and a savoury tannin profile with a juicy cool climate acidity on the finish…

Rutherglen, Victoria. Deep in colour with aromas of crushed berries and dried herbs, this is a classic shiraz. Richly flavoured with spicy plum, dark fruits and smooth vanilla and chocolate...

 

Margaret River, W.A. This wine displays lovely aromas of plum, cherry and mulberries, with hints of mocha and spice...

Margaret River, W.A. A rich palate of black and blueberry fruits supported by smooth velvety tannins...

Heathcote, Victoria. This is a wine that marries the inherently fleshy and rich character of Heathcote Shiraz with fragrance and perfume. It’s bursting with aromas of blackberry, blueberry and dark cherry as well as chocolate, musky perfume and attractive oak spice. The palate has lithe and juicy texture, really full and round, the core flavours of red cherry, blueberry and dark plum fruits are wrapped in fine long and smooth tannins. Finishes with tangy plum stone freshness...

Heathcote, Victoria. This is a wine that marries the inherently fleshy and rich character of Heathcote Shiraz with fragrance and perfume. It’s bursting with aromas of blackberry, blueberry and dark cherry as well as chocolate, musky perfume and attractive oak spice. The palate has lithe and juicy texture, really full and round, the core flavours of red cherry, blueberry and dark plum fruits are... .

Bendigo, Victoria. Combines the powerful ripe fruit flavours & spice of Central and Western Victoria. The Shiraz was co-fermented with a small amount of Viognier which makes the wine soft and supple...

 

WINERY RATING
James Halliday,	Australian Wine Companion 2009