Our Wines

Rich Aussie Shiraz meets the cherry fruit and savoury finish of Italy’s Sangiovese. This seventh release of ‘il briccone’ (the rogue) is a blend of 55% Shiraz and 45% Sangiovese from vineyards in and around Adelaide, South Australia. Our aim is to make an Australian wine with a little ... read more.

Deeply coloured, the 2005 Curly Red has great depth of damson plum and blackcurrant fruit on the nose framed by aromas of cedarwood cigar box and spice. On the palate the Cabernet gives structure and the merlot fleshes out the heart of the wine with its sweet ripe fruit: a classic example of the synergy ... read more.

WE▪88 and RP▪90 COLOUR • Very deep red crimson.NOSE • Intense black currant and blueberry fruits with hints of black olive, menthol and lovely sweet, biscuity French oak. A very rich and complex aroma.PALATE • The complexity of the aroma really flows onto the palate of this ... read more.

Bright red. Seductive red berry and cherry aromas show impressive purity and a fresh floral tone. Silky and sweet, with energetic redcurrant and strawberry flavours, racy minerality and seemingly invisible tannins. Almost pinot-like in weight and finesse, finishing on vibrant mineral and floral notes.

JH▪90 COLOUR: Medium intensity ruby red with purple huesBOUQUET: Lifted, bright, spicy red berry fruit with some floral notes.PALATE: Bright spicy berry fruit, flavour filled with a fine tannin profile and a lingering savoury back palate. Smooth, even and balanced.

A black/purple color is accompanied by tantalizing aromas of lead pencil shavings, creme de cassis, pepper, white chocolate, and blackberries. This heady, intoxicating Syrah boasts abundant quantities of flavor as well as body.

WS▪91 The wine exhibits an intense and enticing bouquet of ripe fruits and spicy oak that leads to a balanced medium-bodied palate with ripe fruit and fresh acidity. While Al Passo drinks well upon release, it has potential for several years of bottle development.

Appearance: Brilliant and clear, with greenish yellow colourAroma: Fresh and aromaticPalate: Floral notes and citrus fruit recently peeled with supple and lightly creamy texture

IWC▪90 Dark black. The nose shows lifted notes of spice, followed by an amalgam of fresh espresso, rich chocolate, dark cherries and freshly roasted almonds. The mouthfeel is long, dense and coating with luscious liquorice, mocha, spice and blackberry flavours. With more fruit weight and tannin ... read more.

IWC▪94 Aphrodite is the second wine in our Flagship line up, representing the very best cabernet sauvignon made by Two Hands Deep, almost impenetrable black in the glass.Very aromatic and concentrated aromas of; cassis, Satsuma plum, tar, scorched earth, mineral, tobacco and candied licorice.Wow! ... read more.

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A vivacious red that will fill out your glass with an abundance of ripe, succulent fruits. One of Italy’s most compatible food wines, this modern Barbera is super concentrated, and a natural pair with tomato sauce, cheese and cured meats.

WS▪89 Brilliant ruby red colour with garnet rims. The bouquet opens with hints of dried roses, crushed prunes, to then reveal suggestions of woodland flowers, liquorice and spices. A wine of great and youthful exuberance. A floral, spiced nose and attractive sweet dark fruit on a medium-bodied, classic frame.

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RP▪89 The colour is golden with green reflections, Bubbles crystalline and sharp. The nose is intense, with the molten fragrances of white flowers (acacia, lime) and of Queen of the rennets. Original flavour of Chardonnay, Frank and very pure. The palate appears mineral and silky, with the nuances ... read more.

RP▪90 Full-bodied, rich mouthfeel and loaded with crushed blackberry and black currant fruit, dark chocolate and espresso notes ca mia.

Ripe, luscious fruit aged in French oak makes this wine beautiful for drinking now. With a nose of bright red fruit and undertones of plum, the palate follows through with soft tannins and hints of ripe red berries blended in subtle complexity not often found in a wine of this price point.

RP▪93 and WS▪95 Offers loads of plum, flowers and herbs on the nose. Full-bodied, with chewy tannins and a long, long finish. Very rich and layered. Fabulous. The selection of grapes from Scavino’s three cru vineyards, Rocche di Castiglione, Cannubi and Bric dël Fiasc, gives balance ... read more.

Displays bright apple and tropical fruit aromas with creamy, toasty oak tones adding complexity. Fruit-forward apple, pear and citrus flavors coat the palate while oak nuances add interest and sur lie charcter enriches the finish. Pair it with seafood and chicken dishes, game hens, pork roast and cream sauce pastas.

WS▪89 COLOUR • Dark purpleNOSE • Thyme, rosemary and other herbs typical of the “garrigue,” or Mediterranean scrublandPALATE • Ripe fruit and licorice mingle with smooth tannins, and culminate in a long, impressive finish

RP▪89-91 Deep intensity. Full bodied with red cherry, hibiscus, mineral notes and bergamont. Very nice integration of structural components, with fine tannins, very good acidity to balance the sweet fruit. Profound, should age very well.

IWC▪92 and RP▪92 Deep crimson in colour with purple tints. Complex, ripe blackberry, mulberry and plum aromas with smoke and savoury elements, both incredibly vibrant and perfumed and well integrated. The palate is of ripe berries with black olives notes and some vanilla and chocolate characters ... read more.

A Coulée de Serrant is different from all the other white wines in the world. It is a true monument, and leaves no one cold. The grapes come from the steepest and best site with the oldest vines. They are a gleaming gold, with exotic aromas of a particular clarity, and added to this is a complex ... read more.

RP▪91 A statement in refined purity, showing powerful fragrance on the nose, while on the palate it is elegance restrained. Mouth-filling in its intensity, the long silken finish marries well with the pebbly phenolics. An enduring wine, its crisp acidity and hint of nutty complexity imply that ... read more.

Dark garnet-red colour with bluish reflections. The bouquet shows aromas of berries, blackberry, pomegranate, marasca cherry, black truffle, hints of spices, pepper and cloves. On the palate soft, velvety, long, great structure, on the finish rich sensations of cocoa.

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Intense purple, bright. Seductive nose of small red fruits, coriander, and bay leaf. Fresh and silky, the aromas follow through on to the mouth and are prolonged by notes of liquorice and spices. A friendly, supple wine with well rounded tannins with good persistence.

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WS▪89 This straddles the Old and New worlds, offering lots of fresh, juicy cherry and black plum fruit against a spicy, ferrous background. It's as intense as the fuchsia-ringed color suggests, a Crozes for roast game.

Golden colour with many, tiny, fast moving bubbles. A very complex nose of wood, vanilla, forest. In the mouth expressive, well-balanced structure, long finish.

Appearance: Good concentration of deep red colour.Nose: Hints of wood with vanilla balsamic fragrances.Mouth: Medium-bodied, sweet powerful tannins with a delicate finish.

Big and concentrated, the front of this wine is comprised of a red fruit driven nose, hinting of watermelon, raspberry, cherry, rhubarb, vanilla cocoa and oak. This showy red fruit quality is reinforced in the palate. An additional cream characteristic is apparent in the mid palate accompanied by bitter-sweet ... read more.

Creme de cassis, cola nut and sweet blackberry aromas comprise a fragrant introduction to 2006 Duel. The wines rich, supple and earthy core is enveloped by decadently layered flafours of bittersweet chocolate and dark French roast. Undertones of nutmeg and cedar are revealed in the long, polished finish.

Enigma is made from fruit harvested from one vineyard site, Suma Kaw, planted in volcanic soil at the elevation of 3,000 feet. From this sweeping North slope we harvested the Viognier on October 4th, the Marsanne on October 18th and the Roussanne on October 31st in 2006. This high, cool elevation allows ... read more.

Racy yet very textural. Powerful nose with an interesting combination of fruit and mineral whilst the palate has extreme impact and focus. Signature Giaconda flavours of meal and hazelnut, great length and balance. This is all about concentration with great finesse. Don't miss this as it should turn ... read more.

A beautiful, ripe wine made from 100% Montepulciano. Most of the reds from Apulia (the heel of the boot) feature either Primitivo or Negroamaro or are blends of the two, so we were surprised to find this grape (the mainstay of Abruzzo and Marches) to have 'wandered' this far south. Whatever the reason, ... read more.

RP▪90, WS▪91 and IWC▪90 Fruit for this wine is sourced from a single steeply-sloped, south-facing vineyard in Villafranca de Bierzo. The vineyard is between 700-800 meters in elevation and is planted to 60 year old vine Mencia. The soils are comprised of Bierzo’s two main soil ... read more.

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IWC▪92 and RP▪91 Deep gold colour. An enticing bouquet of fresh apricots, honey, lemon rind, tropical fruits and fresh baking spice aroma all backed by a steeliness that brings you back for more. Extremely viscous with energy and verve. It explodes across a core of sweet fruit that rolls ... read more.

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JH▪95 To ‘honour the past and help define the future of winemaking in the Barossa Valley’ is the passion of the people at Murray Street Vineyard. They use the latest technologies from around the world, together with traditional, old world techniques in their winemaking and produce really ... read more.

RP▪93 Nikolaihof, a family domain owned by Nikolaus and Christine Saahs, has the distinction of being the first biodynamic wine estate in Europe, and the oldest wine estate in Austria, whose history goes back almost 2000 years to Roman times. The Saahs work with old vines (40 to 50 years old), ... read more.

Color: Very deep crimson with purple huesNose: Lifted, Sweet, Satsuma Plum, Rasberry and Peach aromas dominate with hints of Biscuity French OakPalate: Lovely Sweet Fruit gives a Full, Rich Mouthfeel and is balanced by Briary Spice and Fine Drying Tannins. The combination brings about a Luscious, ... read more.

RP▪94 Roman Bratasiuk, with a background in bio-chemistry produced his first vintage in 1990 - he is now considered by experts as one of the world’s top winemakers. The winery is located just 40 kilometres outside Adelaide, where vines have been planted since 1845 - Roman produces 19 single ... read more.

RP▪97+ COLOUR • Blackened crimson.NOSE • Ginger and white pepper spice the edges of black fruits, liquorice and Kalamata skins, smokey bacon and bitter chocolate.PALATE • Virgin tight tannins, liqueur‐like richness within the flavour profile is defined with remarkably focused ... read more.

WS▪90 and IWC▪89 The colour is deep purple with a strong ruby red hue. The aroma is varietal with a complex of berry ripeness with huge intensity reflecting the vintage conditions. Strong lifted aromas of ripe berry and spice, with complex savoury elements and some smoky oak. The flavour ... read more.

RP▪89 and JH▪94 Deep crimson in colour. Sweet spicy blackberry, raspberry and plum aromas with hints of anise, lanolin, tar and subtle vanilla oak. Sweet fruit with a fleshy, soft textured palate, nicely balanced with soft silky tannins, good length with just a hint of 2000 vintage sappiness.

RP▪88 This is a soft luscious white wine that perfectly combines the aromatics of Sauvignon and the fruit of Chardonnay with persistent notes of minerality and ending with a refreshing clean finish thanks to the balanced acidity.

RP▪90 Vivid crimson in colour. Sweet, perfumed aromas of violets, mulberries, blueberries and cassis with hints of sage oil, vanilla bean and cedar. A sweet, lush, fleshy, textured palate with layers of fine-grained, velvety tannins, balanced acidity and great length.

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WE▪95 PRODUCTION:Handcrafted in the UK and quadruple distilled, BULLDOG is a London Dry Distilled Gin, infused with the taste and aromas of its selected botanicals, using traditional copper pot stills. As part of the process, the gin is passed through a condenser and liquefied to produce the natural ... read more.

W&S▪90 One of Argentina's top Malbecs: traditional with a claret-like structure not often achieved in the New World. Deep colour with a hint of liquorice and big, jammy, peppery fruit. Great length, full-bodied and generous.

At Dog House, the focus is on good premium varietal wines that are dependably delicious, approachable and affordable. The grapes are sourced from pedigreed vineyards in California’s acclaimed North Coast and Central Coast growing regions. Softly textured and easy-drinking, they’re delicious ... read more.

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RP▪92 Very ripe, blackberry and currant aromas with a trace of vanilla. Broad, expansive and even across the mid-palate, with a candy-like middle and chewy tannins. Soft edges and tremendous length. Merlot for Cab people!

RP▪91 Lawrence Cortez and Romel Rivera are the two winemakers for Corté Riva Vineyards. Romel Rivera is the Head Winemaker, while Lawrence Cortez is the Assistant Winemaker and heads the cellar work.These two men emigrated from the Philippines with their families in the late 1970’s. ... read more.

Rich dark black berry herby fruit with hints of spice and smoke. Full flavoured organic wine with succulent savoury tannins.

RP▪90 Emidio Pepe is a singular producer creating amazingly complex age worthy reds and whites in a region of mass produced, overly engineered versions of Montepulciano d'Abruzzo. Though the family has been producing wines here since the end of the 19th Century, the winemaking has remained unchanged ... read more.

WE▪88 and RP▪88 The inaugural vintage of Monterey Chardonnay shows exotic floral and tropical fruit on the nose, punctuated by appealing butterscotch, lemon peel and spice notes. The palate expands into bright peach, grilled pineapple and honeysuckle with subtle toast and caramel adding richness ... read more.

RP▪95 and WS▪94 COLOUR • Blackened crimson.NOSE • Leather, gunpowder, crushed rock, coffee‐edged blue fruits and roasted meats dominate this Cornas styled expression. The seductively integrated and modestly amplified Syrah characters identify the Moritz vineyard’s modern ... read more.

RP▪97 and WS▪92 Deep crimson in colour. Sweet ripe lifted blackberry, plums, prunes and anise with tar and bacon oak characters. The palate is sweet, fine and solid with a chunky texture; big and rich. Lots of tannins, firmer structure and good length.

RP▪89 Offers a wonderful balance of flavors grown on various different sites throughout the Napa Valley. The wine offers dense and opulent flavors of ripe cherries, black cassis, cedar and vanilla.

As always, shows that hint of trademark musk that denotes its Grenache heritage, but that muskiness then combined with the earth and spice of the two other varieties (Shiraz and Mataro) gives a degree of complexity. Swirl this wine around your mouth for a while to warm it up and release the other flavours...aniseed, ... read more.

Opulent chardonnay, made with all the trappings, and now glowing with bottle maturity. The malolactic fermentation has given the wine softness and subtle palate weight whilst maintaining freshness. Chardonnay grown on the rich silt - clay soils of the Poverty Bay valley gives the wine a soft, warm mouth ... read more.

Velvety Merlot softness and spicy, robust Cabernet Franc fruit lend our organic Cabernet Merlot a great deal of depth and complexity. A full-bodied red, round and well balanced, with earthy blackberry, ripe plum, and lively cassis flavours, a hint of peppery spice, and well integrated tannins.

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The 2004 vintage displayed outstanding ripening ability which produced Petit Verdot grapes with superior varietal flavours. The resultant wine is deep purple in colour with lifted sweet black cherry and delicate violet and floral notes on the nose. The palate displays complex fruit with lingering soft ... read more.

RP▪89, JH▪91 and WS▪89 The colour is bright crimson with hints of dark purple due to its oak maturation and specific handling techniques. The fragrant aroma consists of ripe wild berry and integrated spice of the Cabernet grape with strong varietal character typical of the 2007 Coonawarra ... read more.

Hints of apple, pear and citrus on the nose reward with a very balanced palate. Just the right amount of alcohol and a pleasing hint of acidity on the finish. Surprisingly rounded and complex for a varietal that is sometimes very simple.

The 2008 Pinot Gris is a mouth filling wine with strong ripe stonefruit and slightly honeyed flavours, a creamy texture and a sliver of sweetness on the back palate.

COLOUR • A rose red miniscus deepens to mid-ruby hues, in the body of the wine, gleaming and brilliant in the glass.NOSE • The bouquet shows impressive dimensions and structure. Dominant black cherry and subtle plum perfumes permate the senses in league with a delicious savoury edge; a hallmark ... read more.

Nose: Dark cherry, chocolate, raspberry and herbal aromas with hints of savoury, chary oak.Palate: Red cherry and dark berry flavours with some earthy forest floor and spicy notes. A well structured, fruity Pinot Noir with a lovely lingering finish. Enjoy with salmon, roast poultry or red meats.

The 7th of this most winsome blend is more than just "best of the rest of the cellar" estate wine. It's everyone's favorite party, pizza, picnic, BBQ and bistro wine thanks to the spirited joy it brings to the palate. The somewhat unvonventional blend lends it an exotic charm. We use our best ... read more.

RP▪89 This fine aperitif sparkling shows lifted fruit characters and complexity. Very pale straw in colour with a fine bead and persistent mousee. The Jansz Non Vintage Cuvee is a Chardonnay dominant style that has finesse and balance with complexity and length of flavour. The bouquet shows some ... read more.

COLOUR: pale yellow slight golden reflections and with a quite fine and persistent perlage.AROMA: fruity with hints of flowers and tropical fruit.PALATE: soft, fresh with a pleasant bitterness.Excellent as an aperitif, also very good with fish dishes, vegetables and white meat.

RP▪94, IWC▪93 and WS▪91 Bodegas y Vinedos Pujanza was established in 1998 by Carlos San Pedro, a fifth generation grape grower and third generation winemaker. In 2001, the winery introduced its first wine, Pujanza. Carlos San Pedro considers himself to be a vine-grower, conscious of ... read more.

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Bright garnet colour. Delicate nose, with elegant aromas, where the shades of red fruit are consequence of the varietal mixture and their soil of origin. Level on the mouth, silky, good red fruit intensity, velvety tannin, with mineral shades (smooth edges).

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WS▪94 and W&S▪91 Muenchberg means the "monk mountain". Many centuries ago, monks first cultivated vineyards in this South orientated valley at the foot of the Vosges mountains. The 2006 has a very nice yellow color, with yellow fruits (mango and peach) and citrus fruits aromas,and ... read more.

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Clean and fresh fruit. Clean and pure fruit from the grapes being in stainless only. Medium body and nice structure make this an easy to drink palate pleaser for everyday.

Shows a very expressive true Russian River Valley aromatic nose, bursting with floral cherry, dark plum, ripe strawberry, integrated with hints of leather, cinnamon and cocoa wood. The mid-palate is full, with bright acidity filling-out the backend. With its alluring classic Russian River characteristics ... read more.

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Appearance: Brilliant. Dark ruby red.Aromas: Cherry, berry, mineral, plum, leather, vanilla, chocolate.Flavours: Mild touch of CO2. Nice fruit. Lively finish.

The every day drinking wine from this estate. Aged for eight months, including four in barrels, it has medium structure from its blend of 70% Sangiovese and 30% Merlot.

Dry white wine, made from Sauvignon Blanc grapes. Straw colour with green tinge; gooseberry and tropical fruit; lively and fresh, finishing dry.

The grapes for the Clos de la Bergerie come from the somewhat larger Appellation Savennieres Roche aux Moines, which is right beside the Coulée de Serrant vineyard. The basic features of this wine do not really differ from the “great Coulée de Serrants,” but are somewhat less pronounced.

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A boutique winery committed to the production of a singlered blend of Syrah, Mourvedre and Grenache grapes & a single white blend of old vine Chenin Blanc, Grenache Blanc, Viognier and Roussanne. Traditional vinification. Through obeying the environment, we may produce wines that truly reflect their ... read more.

RP▪87 and WS▪88 COLOUR • Deep ruby-purple, nearly opaque. NOSE • Blackberry, raspberry, blueberry, plus a blackened, smoky bacon note, and hints of vanilla and pepper. PALATE • The mouthfeel is medium-bodied with a tartness, a lightly sweet mid-palate and a black pepper astringency. ... read more.

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Named after six foot six convict, William Buckley, an English convict who jumped ship to live out his days with an Aboriginal tribe around Geelong; this wine exhibits classic varietal characters of pears, honeysuckle, apple and lime. The palate offers balanced delicate fruit wth a cleansing finish and ... read more.

COLOUR • Intense deep and dark red hues gleam in the glass, sultry and inviting.NOSE • Luscious blackberry and plum pudding characters in league with delicate black pepper spice made more complex by subdued suggestions of licorice and black olives.PALATE • Aromatic, rich fruit supported ... read more.

In the glass, our 2008 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir offers expressive aromas of ripe cherry, spicy clove and licorice punctuated by fresh floral notes. Bright cherry continues in the mouth, joined by plum, orange peel and tea leaves, giving a mouth-watering juiciness to this wine. Balanced acidity and sturdy ... read more.

This highly aromatic Viognier is bursting with notes of citrus blossom, honeysuckle and jasmine flower. Completely stainless steel fermented, with no malolactic conversion, this dry wine possesses a textured mid-palate reminiscent of banana crème brulee, giving way to a bright and zesty long finish.

Almost black to the core with a purple rim. A lively aromatic boquet that resonates with cooler climate tones of aromatic spice and mint. The nose on this wine belies the palate. Underneath the perfumed aromatic fruit and clove, pepper spice is a powerful intense wine, rich and full bodied. Fine grainy ... read more.

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RP▪95+ The San Giuseppe Winery takes its name from the sharecropping estate established by Giuseppe Martelli in 1910. Abandoned in 1940, the estate was then acquired by our family in 1992.The Winery is located to the south of the town of Montalcino, just a stone's throw from Saint Antimo Abbey. ... read more.

WS▪90 Dark purple colour. Aromas of blueberry, orange blossoms, anise and black pepper signify our first release Syrah blend. With steady aeration, these aromas continue to unravel and become intense. Upon taste, this Syrah is very engaging with silky texture and flavours of chocolate. Whether ... read more.

RP▪95 This is the third release of our super premium Barossa Shiraz and is the best to date in our opinion. The Election is only made in the best years unlike many so-called super premiums or reserve styles. The selection process for the Election begins with our best vineyards and continues in ... read more.

COLOUR • Very deep crimsonNOSE • Aroma of cedar, vanilla, toasted oak, dark chocolate, plum and spicePALATE • This is an intense wine that throws huge mouthfuls of rich, ripe fruits. A mouth-filling palate with flavours of spice, black pepper and cedar overlaid with vanilla and liquorice. ... read more.

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RP▪96 and WE▪92 The grapes (a blend of mostly Riesling) were picked on December 1st and are all botrytis-affected. Complex with honey, apricot, brioche and floral aromatics, this bottle is rich and perfect for a cheese course.

A Chianti of immense charm and elegance, the perfect expression of Fiano terroir. Four-fifths of the grapes from which the Chianti Colli Fiorentini is produced come from over 30 different types of sangiovese; the Fattoria di Fiano possesses, in fact, some ten distinct sangiovese vineyard selections, ... read more.

Youthful, rich dark fruit, berry and cassis aromas meld with notable French oak spice. On the palate, Valdisanti is full-bodied with deep but reservedfruit flavours framed by rich oak. The excellent balance of fruit intensity with fine tannins indicates a cellar worthy wine.

COLOUR • Dark pink clean colorNOSE • Red fruits and spicesPALATE • Clean flavours, balancing youth and elegance