Cruel Mistress Pinot Noir Ad Hoc, from the Great Southern region of Western Australia, is modern in presentation (the tongue-in-cheek note reads "hints of lipstick and leather!") But inside the bottle, this is a sappy, refined Pinot, with lovely cherry, red fruit aromas and a soft, velvety palate vibrant acidity.
Jim Barry's The Barry Brothers Shiraz is a full bodied and smooth wine with rich dark berried fruit layered with hints of elegant spice and mint chocolate through to a long, satisfying finish.
Ad Hoc Middle of Everywhere Frankland River Shiraz, from Western Australia, is aged for 8 months in 30% new and 2-year old French oak barrels. Aromas of blueberries, gentle spice and white pepper. On the palate, soft berry fruit and nuances of aromatic spices of cinnamon and nutmeg. Medium bodied, with a persistent finish.
Varietally expressive with ample plum and blackberry fruits, there is a warm earth and spicy savouriness that immediately appeals with a backbone of fine, opulent tannins and a rich, persistent finish.
Distinctive cassis, dark plum and mulberry notes are enhanced by nuances of Asian 5 spice, mint and touches of mocha. Deliciously approachable now, a ripe tannic grip underpins the fruit and leads to a hint of spice on the persistent finish.
Bold flavours of mulberry, liquorice and dark brooding fruits, finishing with a divine spiciness akin to chilli, perfectly complementing the dark chocolate and cherry nuances.
Dark crimson red, loaded with blackberry, raspberry and hints of pepper, finishing with a luscious mocha espresso quality. There is ample tannin, but with a soft gentle presence., and aromas of berry fruits with hints of violet.
Showcasing the best of the Margaret River region, this deep, inky purple wine shows intense classic Cabernet aromas of blackcurrant. Ample notes of blackcurrant and bay leaf are layered with hints of cedar and chocolate on the palate. Medium bodied, this wine has velvety soft tannins and a long smooth finish.
Lake Breeze Bernoota Shiraz Cabernet shows dark fruit characters of blackberry and plums, with a hint of choc mint and smoky oak aromas. The palate encompasses all of the trademark Langhorne Creek fruit sweetness and soft tannins.
The nose shows dark cherry, blackberry, and plum combined with toasty French oak and hints of rum and raison. The palate reveals layers of red berry fruits, with fine tannins and a refreshing finish.
Earthy beetroot, red cherry and red/flowery fruit bouquet are supported by spicy oak aromas. The palate follows suit with beetroot, cherry and flowery/red fruit, fine tannins and a soft texture.
A bouquet of black cherries is enveloped in subtle mineral nuances and supporting oak spice. Red flowery fruit flavours dominate, with subtle slate-like minerality following through onto the elegant palate, all framed by fine tannins through to a long finish.
A complex array of black fruit, cherry. tobacco and liquorice flavours, are braced by delicate and silky tannins which give the wine a supple and generous mouthfeel. Savoury and mineral notes come through, with the perfectly balanced acidity adding freshness to the finish.
Made from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz, producing an intense compact concentrated wine, with luscious, long, warm and spicy fruit flavours, and lingering aftertaste.
Packed with Barossa Shiraz flavours... plums, black fruits and warm spices, with light oak to allow the fruit to take centre stage - this is a plush, vibrant wine of immense generosity and incredible value.
The pale colour belies the heady aromas of wild cherries, flowers and spice that burst out of the glass. The palate is full of ripe red fruit flavours, framed against notes of bitter almonds and herbs, whilst the delicate, chalky tannins and vein of acidity lift the finish.
Opulent aromas of rich, bright red fruits are supported by a core of classic Clare Valley spice. Beautifully structured with fine savoury tannins and terrific length of vibrant fruit on the palate. Not your typical Clare Valley Shiraz!
A wonderfully poised wine showing aromas of perfumed floral notes, cassis and blackberry briary fruits complemented by an attractive earthiness. The berried fruits are framed by well integrated and savoury tannins through to an exquisite finish.
A mix of light and dark fresh ripe berried fruits, cured meats and lifted spice on the nose sets you up for mouthful of savoury and gamey flavour in the mouth.