Alkina Polygon #1 Shiraz 2022

There are three polygons that have, since the very early days, looked like they could stand apart as Single Polygon wines. Polygon 3 is 0.274 hectares (ha) and approximately 200 vines. Its soil profile is shallow red brown earth over deep chalky, sedimentary limestone which contains fractured schist and limited iron. Polygon 5 comprises two similar parcels of 0.12ha and 0.25ha, a total of 0.37ha. These Polygon 5 sections have deeper soils and well fractured schist with ferric clay (within the fractures).  Polygon 1 was defined in Pedro’s second visit in 2018. The block is 0.4ha which Pedro divided into separate areas and recommended that we exclude one section of 0.097ha which lacks the fractured schist of the other sections.

Penfolds French II Cabernet Shiraz 2019 (Gift Box)

The creation of this limited release cabernet shiraz began in a quest to create something real, different, and aspiringly lofty, together with our trusted partner Dourthe Bordeaux. The French component of this wine was made at two of the Dourthe-owned wineries. Australian components of this wine were made at Penfolds Nuriootpa Winery (South Australia). The French and Australian components were blended and bottled in South Australia.

Yalumba Sanctum Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

The Menzies Vineyard, Yalumba's premium  Cabernet Sauvignon Estate, was established in  the world famous region of Coonawarra in 1975.  Just 2 kilometres wide and 20 kilometres long,  the Coonawarra terroir is defined by a long,  narrow strip of terra rossa soil over limestone -  perfect for growing full-bodied, structured  Cabernet. Grapes were selected from vines  planted between 1975 and 2010.

d'Arenberg The Anthropocene Epoch Mencia 2021

Walking the vineyard rows and tasting grapes, fourth generation family member, Chester Osborn, determines the ideal picking time for each individual vineyard. Small batches of grapes are gently crushed and then transferred to open fermenters. Foot treading is undertaken two thirds of the way through fermentation, the wine is basket pressed and transferred to old French oak to complete fermentation and mature for nine months. An aromatic wine full of pretty flowers and berry aromas, best enjoyed young.

d'Arenberg The Laughing Magpie Shiraz Viognier 2018

An enticing mix of primary fruit characters entwined with flowers, ginger and stone fruit. Another impeccably good offering from Chester Osborne combining rich and voluptuous McLaren Vale Shiraz with lifted fragrant Viognier. d'Arenberg is one of the pioneers of this style, the 'Magpie' continues to go from strength to strength.

John Duval Plexus Shiraz Grenache Mourvedre 2022

The 2022 vintage marks the 20th release of the Plexus Shiraz Grenache Mourvèdre. The ethos behind Plexus has not wavered: expressing a wide spectrum of fruit flavours from the three classic Barossa varieties. Shiraz provides rich, dark fruits and mid-palate weight, grenache brings brightness of red fruits and spice while mourvedre delivers a firm backbone, savoury tannin and length.  A benchmark example of its style, Plexus has twice been included in Wine Spectator’s Top 100 Wines of the world, and is also included in Langton’s Classification of Australian Wine, one of only 100 wines selected.

Leogate Malabar Reserve Shiraz 2019

The Malabar Shiraz is produced from an isolated parcel of fruit selected from Leogate Estates, 55 year old, Brokenback Vineyard and produced in very limited quantities from low yielding, dry grown vines. The 2019 vintage received 95 points in the James Halliday Wine Companion and is currently served on Qantas First Class.

de Bortoli Wizardry Grenache 2020

Clever, surprising, magical… with a bit of the dark arts thrown in. This wine style is light, gentle, textured. The wine of the warmer regions.

Wirra Wirra The Absconder Grenache 2022

Absconder Grenache is made from a vineyard planted in the time of Wirra Wirra’s founder Robert Strangways Wigley. Wigley was an eccentric whose lust for life had at times seen him fall foul of the law in his home town. In fact, one episode involving the ‘acquisition’ of the famous Adelaide pie-cart and a joy ride through the city streets was the catalyst for banishment to McLaren Vale. However Wigley did not abscond into the wilderness. He became known for his world class wines - including fortifieds made with the grenache of the day - and helped to build the reputation of McLaren Vale.

Lenton Brae Margaret River Cabernet Merlot 2022

A classic Margaret River blend, the tannin of cabernet sauvignon beautifully complements the mid palate fruitiness and softness of the merlot. The tannins are very fine, and  soft, adding structure and length to the immediately approachable  palate.

de Bortoli Gundagai Shiraz 2019

Regional Classic encompasses releases that are a true testament to the varietals from well-known and highly acclaimed wine regions of Australia.

Munda Kaurna Country Blewitt Springs Syrah 2021

Munda Wines is majority Indigenous owned and tells stories from Country through its fine wines. Munda is the Wirangu & Kokatha word for land or country, or our depiction of the French term 'terroir.' Kaurna Country, also known as McLaren Vale, from the sub-region of Blewitt Springs prized for its deep, sandy soils which gives a grippiness to the Syrah and a fine texture. Partially de-stemmed with 10% whole bunch with the remaining fruit retained whole with wild yeast fermentation. Cellared for 16 months in 2nd & 3rd use French Oak puncheons. Medium to full bodied, blueberry, plum and layers of spice.

Frankland Estate Isolation Ridge Mourvedre 2021

A vibrant, translucent ruby colour. The nose has notes of rose petals, musk and lavender with cranberry, redcurrant, morello cherry, pastrami, sweet spices and terracotta. Though complex, the nose presents as pretty and compact with underlying stoniness, which precisely mimics the first impression in the mouth. There’s small red-berry brightness to the medium-bodied palate, and gradually those charcuterie and dry-earth notes emerge with iodine and graphite. Musky, petally perfumes waft over terracotta on a pin-point finish with powdery tannins. An understated wine with real intrigue. 

Forest Hill Estate Mt Barker Vineyard Shiraz 2021

The original Forest Hill old blocks with contributions from select parcels of the best younger vineyards on the property are used in the crafting of the Estate Wines. Varietal and distinctive to the sites they are grown at, these wines purvey fruit purity and definition. Our Estate Wines express our history but also excite us in what we are seeing from our emerging sites.

Castel Firmian Lagrein 2021

The Castel Firmian Lagrein 2021 offers an intense perfume with black currant wild-berries aromas, eucalyptus and liquorice, dark chocolate and graphite, the brief refinement in wood releases spicy and toasty notes. This wine is well-structured, dry and full-bodied with velvety tannin and elegance. Perfect for a meal with family.

MMAD Vineyard Grenache 2021

Lovely mild ripening conditions produced Grenache of great intensity. There is a purity and a density, but also a lightness that belies the energy and power of the fruit.  The aromatics are intense and perfumed with notes of raspberry coulis, cinnamon and a hint of fennel seed which unfurl in the glass. The grapes were mostly destemmed and fermented as whole berries in open concrete and stainless steel before ageing in used 500 litre puncheons.

Karman Tinto Rioja Garnacha 2020

Kármán Wines is a new side project of Gómez Cruzado based in Haro, Rioja, initially to produce Garnacha wines from the alto Najerilla zone. The fruit, mostly old and head-pruned vines, is purchased from growers in the Cárdenas Valley in the villages of Badarán, Cárdenas, Cordovín and Cañas.

Marnong Estate Miscela Rossa 2022

Hailing from Sunbury, a small wine region with a big future. A delicious dry red blend of shiraz (54%), montepulciano (39%), sangiovese (6%), and pinot noir (1%) from one of Victoria's best kept secrets.

Nightfall Draco Iron Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Nightfall wines are the epitome of luxury, style and exclusivity. Crafted from a pristine single vineyard site in the heart of Coonawarra. One of the largest constellations in the northern sky, Draco means “the dragon” in Latin. Draco represents Ladon, the dragon that guarded the gardens of the Hesperides in Greek mythology.

Bleasdale Inveniam Viam Cabernet Malbec 2019

‘Inveniam Viam’ means ‘I Shall Find a Way’ in Latin. MMXIX is the Roman Numerals for the vintage 2019. The story on the back label: “ Never has a phrase better embodied Bleasdale’s founder, Frank Potts. A man who joined the navy at age nine, emigrated to South Australia at age 21 with naught but a carpentry set to his name, who then proceeded to establish a vineyard and winery that would carry on his legacy for more than 170 years and counting.”   The story on the inside of the presentation box: “Inveniam Viam perfectly captures the spirit of Bleasdale’s founder, Frank Potts, and his unwavering determination to overcome challenges and pursue innovation. In 1836 at the age of 21, Frank Potts emigrated to South Australia with nothing but a carpentry set to his name. He built a sailing boat to trade salt, which led to a commission to build a ferry. During his work on the ferry, Frank passed through Langhorne Creek, where he would later purchase the first sections of land and establish Bleasdale in 1850. Frank planted vineyards and developed an innovative system of levees and floodgates to take advantage of the natural flooding from the Bremer River, which still benefits the region today. In addition to his winery and house, Frank built a forge and became a skilled blacksmith to craft his own metal tools and equipment. Upon his retirement, he returned to his passion for boat-building and created several more river vessels.

Red Wine

Alkina

Penfolds

Yalumba

d'Arenberg

d'Arenberg

John Duval

Leogate Estate Wines

De Bortoli

Wirra Wirra

Lenton Brae

De Bortoli

Munda Wines

Frankland Estate

Forest Hill

Castel Firmian

MMAD

Karman

Marnong Estate

Nightfall Wines

Bleasdale