A moderately warm and early spring brought flowering on earlier than the long term average. Gentle slow ripening from summer months without extreme heat allowed for gradual ripening of tannins while retaining high levels of natural acidity in the fruit. Perfect for Cabernet Sauvignon. The fruit from the 20121 ‘Sfera’ Cabernet Sauvignon was harvested from our Block 5 Cab Sauv. Machine harvested at night to retain freshness, before haulage to the winery. For us ‘oxygen’ is a bad word while in the winery. Only small amounts of gentle pumping over was needed for the 2021 year as the colour and tannin were already present from the vineyard. Pressing of skins took place on day 6 and the wine was transferred to stainless tanks. The 2021 Cabernet has hints of spearmint, dark chocolate and classic cigar box. Gliding tannin’s will see this wine sit in the tomb for many years to come. Pair with smelly cheeses or another bottle.

A beautifully fragrant nose of blackberry and all spice. The palate is long and luscious, displaying excellent fruit intensity with black and blueberries and a hint of black pepper.

A deep purple red wine with black cherry flavours and a dusty oak finish. Spicy, earthy, dried herb notes and soft, well-balanced tannin structure finish create a distinctive Coonawarra Cabernet. Perfect served alongside traditional roast lamb with mint sauce.

Handcrafting Wines from the Longbottom family vineyards in Padthaway, South Australia, we show admiration for the 19th century mail coach service that once drove through our property. A Pillar Box is a mail box from that same era.

This Cabernet Sauvignon embodies a fruit-driven wine with bold notes of dark plum and cherry. Touches of subtle oak, liquorice, and vanilla bean complete the rich round palate for instant enjoyment.

The shiraz is an intense fruit driven wine with abundant bright black fruit flavours and a rich round pallet. Lingering dark red fruit, spice and subtle oak completes this shiraz that is ready for immediate enjoyment and will continue to improve over the next 10 years.

This Shiraz delivers rich notes of dark-bodied fruits along with aromatic red-berry concentrates. With hints of subtle oak and touches of spicy pepper notes to complete the palate allowing for instant enjoyment.

This Cabernet Sauvignon embodies bold notes of dark juicy plum and dark cherry. Touches of subtle oak, liquorice, and vanilla bean complete the rich round palate for instant enjoyment.

The lead into the 2021 vintage was a brilliant vintage at Wirrega Vineyard, with good crop levels of gorgeous, varietal and complex fruit. The fruit from the 2021 ‘Sfera’ Shiraz was harvested from our most southerly block (Block 1). Machine harvested at night to retain freshness, before haulage to the winery. For us ‘oxygen’ is a bad word while in the winery. Vinified in stainless fermenters, plunged twice daily, before pressing off skins on day 5 and transferring to stainless tanks. This ensures we capture the fresh flavours straight from the vineyard and make sure each bottle reflects our unique home. ‘Sfera’ Shiraz has excellent primary fruit intensity, while maintaining the herbaceous-ness and spice that is to be expected from our cooler region. Bold plum and chocolate flavours are met with notes of juniper and black pepper. This wine will reward up to 15 years of cool cellaring. Pair with steak, bold cheeses or a cigar and an open fire.