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 »

Taltarni Cephas Shiraz Cabernet 2000

Region Pyrenees Grape Shiraz Cabernet Tasting Notes Good, bright and deep colour; the bouquet is complex, with a lot more fruit evident than in any recent Taltarni red wine, and oak likewise more apparent. The good news continues on the palate, which is more supple and has more mid-palate fruit than hitherto; the length and… Read More »

Taltarni Brut Tache 2008

Region Pyrenees Grape Chardonnay Pinot Noir Pinot Meunier Taltarni Brut Tache is a delicate and refreshing sparkling wine, Made from a classic blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir & Pinot Meunier from Victoria and Tasmania. Tache: the French word for stained. At disgorgrment Taltarni Brut Tache is stained with red wine, which imparts the unique taste… Read More »

Salitage Pemberton 2007

Region Pemberton Grape Cabernet Blend Tasting Notes Light colour, but the hue is good; fragrant cassis, mulberry and blackcurrant aromas, then a strongly savoury/spicy/cedary palate; is in a style all of its own. Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot/Cabernet Franc/Petit Verdot. -90 pts by James Halliday

Salitage Pinot Noir 2008

Region Pemberton Grape Pinot Noir Tasting Notes Clear purple; a complex bouquet with nuances of spice and herb along with the dark cherry and berry fruits that drive the palate; a touch of foresty tannin helps build the finish. -94 pts by James Halliday