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"Lifted blue and black fruits of blueberry conserve, mulberry, wild blackberry... "Lifted blue and black fruits of blueberry conserve, mulberry, wild blackberry and black plum. There is a forest note that exhibits characters such as sandalwood, rosemary and wild thyme. Soft caressing tannins and voluptuous mouthfeel from plump... more

"#38 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2023Garnet red with purple hues. A complex nose... "#38 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2023Garnet red with purple hues. A complex nose of dark cherry and blackberry aromas with a hint of forest floor and spice. On the palate, vibrant dark cherry and blackberry with a hint of 'wombat rolled in allspice'... more

"The fruit is sourced from premium Shiraz growing regions including Mc Laren V... "The fruit is sourced from premium Shiraz growing regions including Mc Laren Vale and Langhorne Creek with the result being a rich, luscious Sparkling Shiraz that is well balanced and food friendly. Showing wonderful smooth integrated fruit and a... more

"This is a lithe, sinuous, bright drink of considerable finesse and allure. Wh... "This is a lithe, sinuous, bright drink of considerable finesse and allure. While quite approachable now, this is one which will greatly benefit from some years in the cellar: it will flesh up beautifully without losing its finesse. The elegant... more

"Yering Station Village family of wines are classic expressions of the varieti... "Yering Station Village family of wines are classic expressions of the varieties that the Yarra Valley does best, letting the bright, vibrant fruit flavours speak for themselves. Vibrancy offered from juicy red fruit notes, leading into a complex of... more

"#36 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2022Named for the street on which the vineyard ... "#36 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2022Named for the street on which the vineyard is located, Brooks Road Shiraz exhibits the compelling single site character of the vineyard. 2019 Brooks Road exhibits the compelling dynamic between savory and fruit... more

"Full bodied, rich and classy. A rich and complex palate with red berried frui... "Full bodied, rich and classy. A rich and complex palate with red berried fruit coupled with a dark chocolate note. A power of silken tannins carry on in step with the depth of blackberry and spicy fruit. Aromas of crushed blackcurrants,... more

"The rich and powerful fruits burst out of the gate, setting up the palate. Th... "The rich and powerful fruits burst out of the gate, setting up the palate. This initial burst creates a wave of juice and long fruits which are slowly reined in by the broad tannins. This wine is a little bit too easy to drink, it announces itself... more

"The 2022 Francis Cabernet Franc offers notes of raspberry, licorice, black ch... "The 2022 Francis Cabernet Franc offers notes of raspberry, licorice, black cherry, cardamon and pink peppercorn. Floral, fragrant, crunchy, and bright. Powdery fine-grained tannins and a core of squishy red fruits and spice. The 2022 Francis... more

"With 175 years of unbroken independence, Yalumba continues to make wine at it... "With 175 years of unbroken independence, Yalumba continues to make wine at its founder's home estate under the direction of the same family today. Samuel's Collection honors Yalumba's founder Samuel Smith, his spirit of independence and conviction... more

"Deep crimson with a dark ruby core. Fragrant and spicy aromas of blackberry, ... "Deep crimson with a dark ruby core. Fragrant and spicy aromas of blackberry, blueberry, fresh plum, cassis, violets, black pepper, sage and bay leaf with underlying notes of cedar, charcuterie, baking spices and anise. The palate is rich, plush and... more

"Beguilingly aromatic with red pomegranates, sour cherries and stalk notes, pr... "Beguilingly aromatic with red pomegranates, sour cherries and stalk notes, preceding seductively perfumed, potpourri florals and oriental spice. The palate is driven with acidity, flavor and minerality. Mouth-filling and layered, the palate mixes... more

"Pale straw in color with green hues. Intense aromas reminiscent of fine dried... "Pale straw in color with green hues. Intense aromas reminiscent of fine dried herbs, white flowers, lemon and lime. The palate shows great length and depth with grapefruit and lime, fresh rosemary, white pepper and a hint of tropical fruit. The... more

"A star of the 2019 vintage. Deep, dense purple-red in color. Seductive and al... "A star of the 2019 vintage. Deep, dense purple-red in color. Seductive and alluring florals, cool mints, red pomegranate with fine blackberry fruits and dark cherry aromas. The palate is delightfully generous with dark red cherry fruit that merges... more

"The Mc Rae Wood Shiraz was first developed in 1992 in response to growing dem... "The Mc Rae Wood Shiraz was first developed in 1992 in response to growing demand for the renowned 'The Armagh' Shiraz, which could only ever be made in limited quantities. The Mc Rae Wood draws on the best sections of low-yielding Shiraz from the... more

"What an exceptional year for Grenache. An absolute abundance of fruit on the ... "What an exceptional year for Grenache. An absolute abundance of fruit on the nose, with all the classics, blueberry, plum, liquorice, spice and earth. The palate too is full of presence. Juicy and generous but with a seam of crunchy tannin and... more

"Deep plum red. Savory notes first detected, yet quickly courted by generous c... "Deep plum red. Savory notes first detected, yet quickly courted by generous cherry liqueur/chocolate aromas. Scents of dried beef sit alongside a textbook garrigue deconstruction – dried herb/oregano/thyme/lavender. Perplexingly, an exotic emission... more