Chateau Lalande-Borie 2008 Chateau Lalande-Borie 2008

AOC – Saint Julien Cru Bourgeois Grape Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Cabernet Franc Rating & Awards Rated GOOD by Robert Parker in his Bordeaux – Comprehensive Guide Tasting Notes Another sleeper of the vintage, this very stylish St.-Julien has a dark ruby/purple color, light tannins, but beautiful berry fruit intermixed with some underbrush, mocha, and floral… Read More »

Kangarilla Road Chardonnay 2011

Region: McLaren Vale Grape: 100% Chardonnay Tasting Notes Palate: Fragrant orange blossom and aromatic limes jump from the glass. Lively citrus and green apple and a creamy mid palate. A long finish reminiscent of lemon sorbet. – by Offical Website Pale quartz-green; early picking has a marked impact, giving it a quasi-sauvignon blanc edge to… Read More »

Wynns John Riddoch Cabernet Sauvignon 1997

Region Coonawarra Grape Cabernet Sauvignon Tasting Notes Dark, dense and supple, soft enough to be almost watery, with odd mint and vegetal overtones to the ripe Cabernet fruit. Drink now through 2007. 8,532 cases made. -85 pts by Wine Spectator N/A -82 pts by Jeremy Oliver Deep purple-red; sweet cassis fruit and powerful but integrated… Read More »

Wynns John Riddoch Cabernet Sauvignon 1996

Region Coonawarra Grape Cabernet Sauvignon Tasting Notes Firm and flavorful, a bit muddled but has blackberry, herb, earth and currant flavors. Tannins wrap around the finish. Needs cellaring. Best from 2002 through 2010. 725 cases imported. -85 pts by Wine Spectator Dark, deep red-purple; the bouquet is as concentrated and rich as one would expect,… Read More »

Wirra Lost Watch Riesling 2007

Region Adelaide Hills Grape Riesling Tasting Notes A fresh and vivacious bouquet leads into fine passionfruit and citrus flavours on the palate; elegant but intense. -94 pts by James Halliday

Wirra Wirra Church Block Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz Merlot 2009

Region McLaren Vale Grape Cabernet Shiraz Merlot Tasting Notes Composed of Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Merlot, the 2009 Church Block has a medium to deep garnet-purple color and intense aromas of black cherry and blueberry plus hints of chocolate box, baking spices and vanilla. Rich, ripe and with mouth-filling, vibrant flavors on the medium to… Read More »

Wendouree A.P. Birks Shiraz 2005

Region Clare Valley Grape Shiraz Tasting Notes Bright, clear crimson; medium-bodied, supple and smooth, remarkably so for Wendouree; has great length and elegance, revealing ever more of its future with each sip. -95 pts by James Halliday A superlative and evenly ripened wine from this hot vintage, with a deep, dark and brooding bouquet whose… Read More »

Vasse Felix Cane Cut Semillon 2008 (375ml)

Region Margaret River Grape Semillon Tasting Notes Beautifully made, with sweetness and acidity balanced to perfection; has a citrussy cast which could fool the unwary into guessing it is a riesling; drink while it has all this vibrancy. -95 pts by James Halliday

Two Hands Aphrodite Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Region Barossa Valley Grape Cabernet Sauvginon Tasting Notes Dense, ripe and plush, with savory sage and cilantro grace notes adding interest to the ripe cherry and prune flavors, picking up sweet spice character as the finish sails on smoothly. Tannins are present, but well-submerged, and this persists impressively. Cabernet Sauvignon. Best from 2010 through 2020.… Read More »