Shiraz

Lot 462 Tana Shiraz 2018

A compote of blue and black fruits, black plums, blueberries, blackberries and gentle spice. Texture and balance are the stars here; restrained power. Fantastic use of perfectly judged subtle oak. Unbelievable value. The winemaking philosophy at Lot 462 is simple: less is more. Earlier harvests; long, slow and gentle extractions; judicious use of oak; wild […]

Yangarra Shiraz Museum Release 2015

Estate fruit, 50% whole berries, a portion of whole bunches, wild ferment and aged in French oak 25% new for 17 months. Excellent dark-purple hue; succulent and velvety texture with some power to the chiselled tannins, savoury yet pristine fruit the keys. 95 Points – Jane Faulkner, Halliday Wine Companion 2018  

John Duval Entity Shiraz 2019

A stunning vintage for the Entity 2019. Lifted notes of dark berries, plum and boysenberry, supported by hints of anise and clove. Dark and brooding, with excellent concentration of layered rich dark fruits with hints of dark chocolate and earth finishing long with youthful tannins. Click here for our full John Duval range

Frankland Estate Shiraz 2018

Open-fermented, extended maceration, 14 months’ maturation in French puncheons. The deep purple colour sets the scene for a powerful, fragrant wine with poached spiced plum and ripe tannins, the French oak beating a delicate tattoo on the finish. 95 Points – James Halliday, The Weekend Australian 2018 was one of the great vintages in the […]

Bondar Violet Hour Shiraz 2020

As always, Bondar’s Violet Hour Shiraz is handpicked from the Rayner vineyard. A blend of block vines, both young and old (some up to 70 years old). Wild fermented naturally with a high portion of whole-bunches and matured in older French oak (no new barrels were used this year). The wine spent six months resting […]

Yangarra Shiraz 2019

This superb shiraz has a rich core of dark fruits, blueberries, chicory, juniper and dark chocolate. It’s big, voluptuous and brilliantly balanced with great fruit sweetness, grippy finely grained tannins and fresh acidity. Perfect drinking now but will cellar for another 6-8 years if preferred. If you like big, rich McLaren Vale reds, this one’s […]

Wild Duck Creek Springflat Shiraz 2018

There is a ‘brilliance’ to the colour of this wine, really purple with a red hue. Taken from four sites, 60% of the blend comes from the south of Heathcote and the remainder from the northern sites. Combination of American and French oak, 45% being new. Intense aromas of bright red fruits, chocolate and strawberry […]

JC’s Own Greenock Shiraz 2018

The 2018 single vineyard Greenock is a strong but sensual Shiraz  – big on fruit intensity but with a supple, svelte palate. Mouth-wateringly good! Bold, brash, assertive red of booze-soaked stewed berries, sweet spice, earthy savouriness, brined black olives with a match between the fog of scent and wall of flavour. A freight train through […]

Toolangi Shiraz 2019

Toolangi’s 2019 Shiraz is a finely drawn, cool climate Shiraz with smoky charcuterie aromas layered with dried herbs and black fruits, a hint of restrained oak, pepper and spice. The palate is long and elegant, with a pristine core of dark berries and plums, tightly knit with gentle oak and supported by fine, dusty tannins. […]

Tyrrell’s Mother’s Shiraz 2018

The 2018 Mothers is darker than the Stevens and more closed. Darker fruits and Christmas cake spice from whole bunches. Sweet red fruits, plush palate. Focused and linear with strong spicy notes on the finish. Glorious wine and the best wine made from this vineyard. Waters Wine Co. Click here for our full Tyrrell’s range […]

Yangarra King’s Wood Shiraz 2019

“Incredibly vibrant deep purple colour in the glass. Subdued nose, dark loam and black fruits lurk with intent. Remarkable poise for such a young wine, dark fruits, blood and ironstone all meld seamlessly. Full of palate yet has a feeling of compression from acid and tannin so it pushes very deep and long. Time will […]

Wild Duck Creek Reserve Shiraz 2018

Almost black with a dark purple hue, yet the wine is bright, rich and seductive. 5% whole bunch here, adding a vibrant lift from the glass. The nose is all black pastel, charcoal, spice and red fruit compote. The palate has a wonderful electricity about it, with beautiful acids and a smooth finish. It’s full […]

Ox Hardy Upper Tintara Shiraz 2017

Deep inky ruby in colour. The Ox Hardy Upper Tintara Shiraz 2017 is generous and elegant; with bright notes of blackberry and dark plum. Good backbone of acid before a savoury finish showing hints of black pepper and dark chocolate. Drying tannins. “One of the legendary stories of Australian wine history has just been reborn. […]

Savage Red 2018

Duncan Savage is unquestionably proudest of both his eponymous signature white blend and of course his Savage red, and rightly so. These wines represent the true essence of the Savage brand however many new labels may be added to the range now or in years to come. Since 2017, this flagship wine has been made […]

Dune Desert Sands Shiraz 2018

The yield is less than 1t/acre, open-fermented, matured for 12 months in 10% new oak. It’s hard to separate the intensity, acidity, fruit and tannins – don’t waste valuable drinking time. 97 Points – Halliday Wine Companion 2021 Slick and concentrated, wonderful slippery feel and silky but firm tannins helping everything along. Scents of lathed […]

Frankland Estate Isolation Ridge Syrah 2019

The core of this wine is “Winery Block” (original clone sourced from the Justin Vineyard). The wine contains 4.5% Viognier and 2% Mourvèdre. Some 20% of the ferment was whole clusters (half of that sourced from “Winery Block”, the other half from the GDC – Geneva Double Curtain – block). 15 months’ maturation on lees […]

Savage Girl Next Door 2020

Tyrrell’s Old Hut Shiraz 2018

More lifted nose, with greater spice elements and geraniums. Red fruits mainly, with a glorious, tight and focussed palate. Remarkably tannins, velvety and persistent, hanging on and on. Complete wine and a masterclass of wine production. The best Old Hut ever made – a game changing Australian shiraz. Waters Wine Co. Click here for our […]

Dewey Station Mars Express Shiraz 2019

The 2019 Mars Express is bursting with concentrated cherry and plummy fruits. Distinct layers of anise, olive and fresh tobacco combine with beautifully integrated toasty french oak. This supports the bold yet velvety tannin structure leading to a long smooth finish. A full-bodied offering – a must for the traditional Barossan Shiraz drinker. Click here […]

Samuel’s Gorge Shiraz 2020

Very McLaren Vale with milk chocolate, lavender, pastille black fruits, soy, black olive and dark cherry. Rich and mouth filling, not heavy, tight, suave and with velvet tannins. Gorgeous wine of impeccable poise. Waters Wine Co The 2020 is deeply coloured and intensely aromatic. Notes of pink peppercorns, charr and cacao nibs form the savoury […]