Oliver's Taranga Vineyards HJ Reserve Shiraz
Sourced from vines over 60 years old, Olivers Taranga's reserve shiraz is a powerful wine. Rich, dark fruit balanced against notes of dark chocolate and spice. Throw in some super silky tannins and you've got one seriously smooth McLaren Vale beauty.
Smidge S Smitch Shiraz
In the glass the 2010 S has a black core with a deep red rim. There are elegant aromas of red black fruits, and spicy earthy notes with a hint of grilled meats, graphite and controlled oak. On the palate the fruit continues with rich plums, and blueberries and delicate spice and chocolate which all roll on to a juicy palate with fine tannins that go on ... and on. Smidge recommends drinking this wine betwen 2014 and 2030.
Mr Riggs The Chap Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon
The Chap is Ben Riggs interpretation of classic blending traditions. Tailor-made to each vintage, this wine is bespoke, well-cut and is an homage to past blending masters.
Hickinbotham Clarendon Vineyard The Nest Cabernet Franc
Under Wraps Premium McLaren Vale Shiraz
Rich and opulent displaying aromas of deep plum and black cherry with hints of complex herb and delicate oak spice. The palate is full flavoured yet elegant with dark fruits and bright red berries, framed by firm, structural tannins and moreish acidity.
Monterra Reserve McLaren Vale Shiraz
Select parcels of premium McLaren Vale Shiraz were chosen from 4 different vineyards (Connors Farm blocks 4 and 7, Vassarelli, and Farmilo) each crushed separately. Following extended barrel fermentation over 18 months, the four parcels were blended to create this superb wine.Tasting NotesOur Reserve McLaren Vale Shiraz is deep crimson in colour with a bright purple rim. Dark plums and spice leap from the glass and the palate is rich and smooth with blackberries, milk chocolate and toasty French Oak characters. CellaringDrinking beautifully now, alternatively it will age well from careful cellaring over the next 5 to 10 years. Alcohol14.5% - 8.6 Standard drinks Food PairingCharred fillet steak served with chat potatoes and a red wine jus.
Robert Oatley McLaren Vale Pennant Shiraz
Haselgrove Wines Dileab Shiraz, McLaren Vale
Hickinbotham Clarendon Vineyard Brooks Road Shiraz
Exceptionally potent and powerful, initially giving the (false) impression its alcohol is more than 14%. Retasting brings it back into perspective, the two varieties bonded, yet each preserving its varietal integrity and structural architecture. A classic Australian blend of exceptional quality, destined to outlive most who taste it.
Hickinbotham Clarendon Vineyard Trueman Cabernet Sauvignon
His upland vineyard raises fruit of rare elegance without losing any of its perfumed intensity. Lithe tannins underlie a strap of lively blackberry, and perfect amounts of sinew, flesh and bright acidity guarantee a highly rewarding decade or two.
