Sharktooth is an apt name of this wonderfully balanced wine. Razor sharp flavours of dark mulberry and blackcurrant are sliced by a freshness and vibrancy not often seen in full-bodied wines from McLaren Vale. A supreme example of modern Australian red winemaking is on display here and despite the unctuous concentration this wine dances across the palate and leaves you with a delightful length of flavour.

Eden Valley gets the full Torbreck treatment here, a small plot of Eden fruit transformed into a rich lush full bodied wine. Drink now for a velvet sledge hammer, or cellar for a wine of elegance and finesse.

The 2019 Manfredi Patrizi Barbaresco DOCG is a true expression of the Piedmont region in Italy. This vintage showcases the skill and expertise of Manfredi himself, who has crafted a truly exceptional wine. On the nose, aromas of ripe red fruits such as cherry and raspberry intermingle with earthy notes of tobacco and leather. The colour is a deep ruby red, hinting at the intensity and complexity of the wine. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied with a velvety texture, boasting flavours of dark cherry, plum, and a touch of spice. The tannins are well-integrated, providing a long and elegant finish. This Barbaresco is a testament to Manfredi’s dedication to producing high-quality wines that represent the best of Piedmont. Enjoy now or cellar for further development.

Made by Rockstar winemaker Ben Riggs, the McLaren Vale Shiraz is as true an expression as one could hope for. The fifth release of the wine is based around a core of pristine fruit with dark red berries, hints of spice, earth, tar and leather and with seamlessly integrated oak. Ripe tannins are apparent but not overwhelming, meaning this is a wine which can be enjoyed now or in the next 10-15 years.

Farnese Edizione gives a very deep garnet red colour. The nose is intense and persistent with notes of cherry and blackcurrant, herbs, cinnamon, cloves, cocoa, liquorice and hints of mineral. The palate has great structure, good balance between alcohol and freshness, velvety tannins, very persistent with a long finish, ready to drink, or can be put in the cellar for a few years.

This classic Yarra Valley Shiraz from Yeringberg is showing those trademark Shiraz characters of cracked black pepper and great fruit weight, there is also some good concentration and a long powdery tannin finish.