The 1884 Limited Production Cabernet Sauvignon is a rich and meticulously structured red wine, presenting a deep ruby hue with a subtle touch of purple. Its delicate aroma combines smoky notes with the lush essence of blackberries, culminating in a nuanced hint of cloves. The palate is marked by bold flavors, including prominent plum chutney, black currant, and subtle undertones of leather, tobacco, and vanilla. Aged in barrels with graceful curvature, this wine acquires a distinctive character with supple yet distinct tannins. The maturation process enhances its overall complexity, introducing refinement and creating a harmonious interplay of flavors and textures.
The philosophy behind this Australian cabernet sauvignon was to create the perfect pairing for beef. They succeeded! Deep ruby colour, with aromas and flavours of chocolate, cedar, black plum, floral and herbal notes. Medium to full-bodied and smooth, with a long finish, this is made for grilled steak and roasted potatoes.
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Ruby colour; upfront aromas include dark berry and fruit – plum, blackberry, fig, with spice notes – cinnamon and vanilla; medium body; layers of ripe fruit and rich flavours with a long finish
‘Puritan’ is young, very young, and the colour reflects its youth – it is bright, vibrant purple. There are black cherries and violets on the nose with a hint of liquorice weed. On the palate there are black and red fruits with a blueberry and black cherry finish. The wine is bright, zippy and even. Think fresh upfront fruit, almost as if you’ve taken a glass and dipped it into a vat of fermenting Shiraz, it’s THAT fresh. The wine is Vegan Suitable, has no added preservative and is Certified Organic.
Displaying strong regional characters, this is a prime example of well made McLaren Vale Shiraz. The nose offers ripe red and black fruits with an overlay of chocolate. The palate is medium bodied, imparting rich flavours of black fruit, warm spice and a lovely underlayer of toasty oak, all well balanced with fine tannins. Plenty of flavour, spice and intrigue keep you coming back to this impressive wine.
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Belle Glos Altar Pinot Noir is a premium, single-vineyard Pinot Noir from Sonoma Coast, California. It is known for its rich, full-bodied style with flavors of dark cherries, blackberries, and hints of spice and oak. It pairs well with grilled meats and roasted poultry and has good aging potential.
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Dark red colour with crimson hues. Aromatic with black currant and cedar notes. Exceptional concentration and purity of fruit combined with excellent structure and balance.
The 2020 Black Sage Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon offers a pleasing nose of cassis, black forest cake, toasted oak, leather, and spice. On the palate, it presents flavors of dark cherries, cassis, toast, and spice with approachable tannins and a long finish. The grapes were gently destemmed, fermented in stainless steel tanks for 14 days, and underwent malolactic fermentation in French and American oak barrels during a 15-month aging period to enhance flavor concentration and soften tannins.
Black Sage Vineyard Merlot is an elegant red wine aged for 18 months in French and American oak. It offers intense aromas of red and dark fruit, with hints of plum and vanilla. On the palate, it showcases flavors of jammy plum, blueberry, vanilla, and a touch of smokiness. The tannins are soft, and the finish is long-lasting. This Merlot pairs well with grilled meats, roasted root vegetables, pork roast, mushroom burgers, and firm cheeses.
An exuberant fusion of five varietals creates this delightful wine. It opens with notes of dried cherries and strawberries, leading into a mid-palate filled with plum and chocolate flavors. The tannins gradually build, culminating in a well-balanced finish.
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Blasted Church Merlot is a captivating red wine with a focus on showcasing the Merlot grape’s characteristics. It presents inviting aromas of ripe red fruit, such as cherry and plum, along with subtle hints of spice and oak. On the palate, the wine offers flavors of blackberry, dark chocolate, and a touch of vanilla, with smooth and well-integrated tannins. This Merlot is often medium to full-bodied with a pleasant finish. It pairs excellently with a variety of dishes, including grilled meats, hearty pasta dishes, and roasted vegetables.
Bonanza Cabernet Sauvignon is a bold and flavorful red wine known for its rich dark fruit flavors, velvety tannins, and balanced acidity. It offers a smooth and enjoyable drinking experience, with versatility in pairing with various dishes.
“Deep, brooding crimson-purple. This is a reproduction of variety and place of the highest quality. It’s velvet in the mouth, and mines all the black fruits, dark chocolate, licorice and spice hoped for. The tannins are polished, the oak absorbed by the fruit. Drink to 2051.” 97 points, top 20 red wines over $40, James Halliday.
Lovely, floral nose with lifted spice, rose petal and high toned cherry/plum fruit, and yes, some pretty whiffs of violet too. The palate is medium weight, showing good vibrancy for a Mclaren Vale shiraz, and delicious, juicy flavours that echo the nose, unhindered by new oak. The texture is silky and fine, giving an overall impression in the mouth of pure class winemaking. Impressive.
“This is the violet hour, the hour of hush and wonder, when the affections grow again and valor is reborn, when the shadows deepen magically along the edge of the forest and we believe that, if we watch carefully, at ant moment we may see the unicorn.” – Bernard DeVoto, “The Hour”.
La Fiole du Pape is a renowned red wine from Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône Valley, France. It’s a blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre grapes, offering a complex bouquet of dark fruits, spices, and herbs. The wine is rich, full-bodied, and well-balanced, with ripe fruit flavors, refined tannins, and fresh acidity. It pairs excellently with hearty dishes, roasted meats, game, and aged cheeses. La Fiole du Pape is known for its potential to age gracefully, developing further complexity over time.
A blend of two vineyards – Burn Cottage Vineyard (Lowburn) and Sauvage Vineyard (Bannockburn). Rarely is a Pinot Noir from Central Otago so supple, delicious and easy to drink as this little number. Cherry and squishy berries, dried herb and plenty of spice, a little fresh mint and rose perfume. Tannin is fleshy and plentiful, yet soft and gently mouth-coating. Finish is all spice and strawberry with a subtle meaty character, leaving emery board tannin in its wake.