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The Love Grass Shiraz, d'Arenberg~The Love Grass Shiraz will linger with you in much the same way as the sticky flowers of the same name does…~A wild grass, the Love Grass, often grows in the vineyards surrounding the winery. During vintage, the sticky, Velcro-like, long stemmed flowers of the Love Grass affectionately attach themselves to the vineyard workers’ socks.

This Shiraz will linger with you in much the same way as the sticky flowers do and, as such, the family thought it fitting to name this wine ‘The Love Grass’.

The palate is juicy with weighty, red-fruited Shiraz dominated by plums, rhubarb, cherries, strawberries, mulberry, smoked bacon, white pepper and flower characters then a level of black currants and fragrant spice from the Cabernet and Petit Verdot appear.

On the second sip a lovely mulberry tar-like character of Merlot starts to fill the palate with vivid, deep-red cherry flavours mixed with a hint of sage leaf, cloves and turmeric from the Petit Verdot which fans out across the finish with a grippy but polished finish.

While the label does state ‘Shiraz’ small parcels of fruit of other varieties are also included (3% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Merlot, 3% Grenache, 2 % Petit Verdot 2% Tempranillo and 1% Pinot Noir)
McLaren Vale 2004, 14.5%~The Love Grass Shiraz, d%27Arenberg 75cl|dare10|~720~2916~australia, australian, aussie, australian red, australian reds, aussie reds, darenberg, d%27arenberg, arenberg, d arenberg, mclaren vale, love grass shiraz, love grass, shiraz, the love grass shiraz, love shiraz, love grass, the love grass, grass, aussie shiraz, australian shiraz~

Mad Fish Shiraz~The palate explodes in flavour; ripe fruit flavours tempered by spicy, savoury characters all given structure from elegant French oak…~Dark and dense it raises the expectations. The nose is rich and multi-layered; dark cherries, chocolate, spice and pepper combine to produce an intriguing, seductive bouquet. The palate explodes in flavour; ripe fruit flavours tempered by spicy, savoury characters all given structure from elegant French oak.

The objective was to produce an elegant Shiraz withcomplex aromas and characters and with texture and structure that would reward cellaring, the use of French oak instead of traditional American oak gives rise to a wine of greater sophistication.
Western Australia 2004, 14.5%~Mad Fish Shiraz 75cl|mfsh04|~720~1482~australian red, australia, aussie red, western australia, western australian shiraz, mad fish, madfish, mad fish shiraz, madfish shiraz, mad, fish, aussie shiraz~

Mad Fish Pinot Noir~The palate has strong cherry and strawberry and cream flavours with underlying feral characters of forest floor…~The nose is highly perfumed being dominated with sweet strawberry and cherry fragrances with a hint of mushroom. The palate similarly has strong cherry and strawberry and cream flavours with underlying feral characters of forest floor.

100% Pinot Noir
Western Australia 2006, 14.5%~Mad Fish Pinot Noir 75cl|mfsh05|~720~1461~australian red, australia, aussie red, western australia, western australian pinot, mad fish, madfish, mad fish pinot, madfish pinot, mad, fish, western australian pinot noir, mad fish, madfish, mad fish pinot noir, madfish pinot noir, mad, fish,~

McHenry Hohnen Shiraz~Rich aromas lead to a lush and rich palate. This is all tied together with firm but unassertive tannins and gentle acid.…~Rich aromas of currant muffin, plum, briar berry and smoked ham-hock lead to a lush and rich palate. This is all tied together with firm but unassertive tannins and gentle acid.

Shiraz grapes were sourced from the northern half of the Margaret River region. The warm northerly exposure delivers a richness and full flavoured ripeness to the wine.

There's nothing too fancy required in making red wine when you start with good grapes.

A warm ferment that facilitates tannin, colour and flavour extraction by the pump-over technique is all that is needed. The wine is matured for ten months prior to assembling the blend in the lead up to the next vintage.
Western Australia 2005, 14.5%~McHenry Hohnen Shiraz 75cl|mchh02|~720~1487~mchenry, hohnen, mchenry hohnen, mchenry hohnen, mchenry hohnen, aussie, australian, australia, australian red, aussie red, western australia, western aus, shiraz, machenry hohnen shiraz, hohnen shiraz, mch shiraz, margaret river, aussie shiraz, australian shiraz, mchenry shiraz,~

Rockbare Shiraz~The palate has great balance, integrated oak and an array of dark fruits. A complex, layered wine without undue aggression or rough edges…~Strong coffee aromas with an underlying spice and rich home made jams.

The palate has great balance, integrated oak and an array of dark fruits, predominantly blackberry and blackcurrant. A complex, layered wine without undue aggression or rough edges - the result of choosing old vine fruit, open fermentation, gentle pressing, and a little quite time in the barrel.

Winemaker Tim Burvill’s approach to Shiraz is find the oldest, gnarliest vines possible, crop them low, nurture them through the ferment and then allow them to mature in oak for a year or so. Grapes are sourced from a small group of vineyards, producing fruit of exceptional quality – with quality like this the wine pretty much makes itself.

Drink with lamb chops and mint or ratatouille.

100% Shiraz
McLaren Vale, South Australia 2006, 15.5%~Rockbare Shiraz 75cl|rbare01|~720~2055~rockbare shiraz, shiraz, rockbare,south australia, aussie, australian, australia, australian red, aussie red, aussie shiraz, australian shiraz, maclaren vale, mclaren vale shiraz, mclaren shiraz, aussie shiraz~

d'Arry's Original Shiraz Grenache, d'Arenberg~ d’Arry’s original blend, first launched some four decades ago, was as is it appears today - a blend of Shiraz and Grenache grown on d’Arenberg’s low yielding, 19th century vineyards…~This wine was made in honour of d’Arenberg principal, Francis ‘d’Arry’ d’Arenberg Osborn. It is the culmination of more than half a century d’Arry’s winemaking career at his family winery in McLaren Vale. d’Arry’s original blend, first launched some four decades ago, was as is it appears today- a blend of Shiraz and Grenache grown on d’Arenberg’s low yielding, 19th century vineyards. The d’Arry’s Original has enjoyed huge success at shows through the years and has been fundamental in building the reputation of d’Arenberg.

When poured the wine displays a bright dark plum colour with a dark brick-red hue. The aroma immediately suggests a cooler year due to its level of intensity and spicy edges. The savoury mineral aromas and tighter-than-normal palate structure also indicates a cool year.

The fruit characters are distinctively d’Arenberg; very red with a savoury spiced plumy fruit character, mulberry, prunes mixed with dark, tarry chocolate notes. As the wine breathes, a punchy array of cranberry, Satsuma plum, fragrant red berry notes and hints of spiced Grenache appear, The wine further develops with liquorish and a potpourri, earthy meaty element with edges of mineral herbaceous notes. The palate is delightfully balanced with fine tannins, just the correct level of oak and zippy acidity. Very controlled, vibrant and poised.

The palate is young, tight and still quite suppressed. This vintage has all the hallmarks of a classic d’Arry’s Original and, given the right conditions, will cellar for a considerable time. To serve now this wine will respond to a vigorous decant before serving in a large glass.
McLaren Vale 2004, 14.5%~d%27Arry%27s Original Shiraz Grenache 75cl|daresg01|~720~2917~australia, australian, aussie, australian red, australian reds, aussie reds, darenberg, d%27arenberg, arenberg, d arenberg, mclaren vale, footbolt shiraz, footbolt, shiraz, d%27Arry%27s Original Shiraz Grenache, aussie shiraz, australian shiraz, d%27Arry%27s Original, dArrys Original Shiraz Grenache, dArrys Original, grenache~

The Footbolt Shiraz, d'Arenberg~The Footbolt Shiraz palate is consistently well structured with terrific fruit and totally integrated oak tannin providing great texture…~The young Footbolt Shiraz has a deep red-purple, then the immediate hallmarks of spicy, lifted ripe peppery mulberry and blackberry fruit aromas. Richer chocolate, stewed plum mint and spicy, cedary pepper smells and often cinnamon follow the initial attack of primary fruit characters.

d’Arenberg’s The Footbolt Shiraz palate is consistently well structured with terrific fruit and totally integrated oak tannin providing great texture to support plum, blackcurrant and rolling blackberry flavours especially on the mid-palate. Often dark chocolate characters are quite evident too. This is followed by a traditional, long, velvety, fine grained tannin finish.

The Footbolt Shiraz will gain complexity with age, as with all d’Arenberg red wines. The aromas slowly incorporate developed cedar, coffee and developed dark chocolate smells with leather, tobacco and earthy aromas while always maintaining great fruit characters from spicy through to very ripe, depending on the vintage.. More often than not distinctive peppery-spicy characters come to the fore after a little time in bottle.

On the tongue, the Footbolt Shiraz maintains a wonderfully textured palate with significant bottle age. Gentle, grainy black olive flavours balance the sweeter coffee, chocolate and occasional mint characters. The hallmarks of McLaren Vale, d'Arenberg, and The Footbolt Shiraz; a soft, rich middle palate, terrific texture and a long rolling finish, can reside with this wine for a number of years, even decades, as more than four decades of previous vintages have shown.
McLaren Vale 2005, 14.5%~The Footbolt Shiraz, d%27Arenberg 75cl|dare07|~720~2918~australia, australian, aussie, australian red, australian reds, aussie reds, darenberg, d%27arenberg, arenberg, d arenberg, mclaren vale, footbolt shiraz, footbolt, shiraz, the footbolt shiraz, aussie shiraz, australian shiraz~

Yalumba Bushvine Grenache~A full flavoursome palate, showing an excellent depth of sweet fruit flavours and fruit cake-like complexity…~Winter rains promised a good start to the 04/05 growing season and were followed by a wonderfully mild spring. Summer provided an even and long ripening period, resulting in red wines with excellent fruit flavour and richness.

Yalumba is extremely fortunate to have amongst its growers a resource of very old, gnarled bush vines which produce low yields of concentrated Grenache. A range of terroir can be seen across the different vineyards, from sandy soils to sandy loam to red-brown earth over red clay.

Yalumba Barossa Bush Vine Grenache 2005 is deep red in colour with purple hues. The wine shows great Barossa regional character, opening with bright red cherries and mixed berry fruits and exhibiting sweet spicy characters with hints of savoury characters. The palate is stylish and typically Barossan. The wine is full and rich, but not cloying, showing red fruits, spices and seamless textured tannins.
Barossa Valley 2005, 14.5%~Yalumba Bushvine Grenache 75cl|ylbbvg01|~720~2888~australian red, australia, aussie red, barossa, barossa valley, bushvine, bush vine grenache, grenache, yalumba, barossa grenache, yalumba bushvine grenache, bushvine grenache, yalumba grenache, yalumba bush vine grenache,~

The Lodge Hill Shiraz, Jim Barry~Dark and chewy, dense with licorice-scented blackberry and dark plum flavors. Intense and powerfull aromas, picking up a spicy cedary edge as they linger…~A brilliant deep red colour, with aromas of aniseed and black cherry.

The palate shows dense and complex flavours of black cherry and mulberry fruit, with some subtle spice and vanillin oak. The long, juicy finish is balanced by soft and fine grained tannins.

Smooth easy-drinking wine with soft, typical Clare Valley spice on the palate.

Aged for 12 months in American and French oak.
South Australia 2006, 15%~The Lodge Hill Shiraz, Jim Barry 75cl|jbrry01|~720~1489~australian red, australia, aussie red, jim barry, the lodge hill, lodge hill, jim barry lodge hill, jim barry the lodge hill, shiraz, , lodge hill shiraz, the lodge hill shiraz, aussie shiraz, australian shiraz~

The Fighting Flat Shiraz, Redbank~Intense deep red in colour, with a complex nose of lifted plum, eucalyptus, violets and menthol supported by coffee and chocolate,typical of Shiraz aged in French oak…~Intense deep red in colour, with a complex nose of lifted plum, eucalyptus, violets and menthol supported by coffee and chocolate,typical of Shiraz aged in French oak. Finely structured Shiraz typifies the King Valley. Flavours of dark plums and berries, violets and spice, complemented by elegant tannins, an even palate and wonderful length.

A dispute in the mining camps of the 1800s was often settled in a small clearing nearby where a good old-fashioned bout of fisticuffs would take place. After trading punch for punch and letting off the necessary “steam”, the miners would return to their camp.

Today the Fighting Flat is honoured by a feisty Shiraz with a reputation for packing a punch!
King Valley, Victoria 2002, 14.5%~The Fighting Flat Shiraz, Redbank 75cl|fight01|~720~1465~australian red, australia, aussie red, fighting flat shiraz, redbank, red bank shiraz, redbank shiraz, redbank fighting flat shiraz, fighting flat shiraz redbank, shiraz, victoria, king valley, aussie shiraz, australian shiraz~

The Cover Drive Cabernet Sauvignon, Jim Barry~Purchasing the disused Penola Cricket Ground and planting vines there in the late 90s provided Jim Barry with a whole new ball game, if you’ll excuse the pun…~The Cover Drive Cabernet Sauvignon is a blend from the Barry family’s recently established Coonawarra vineyard and its long-held vineyards in Clare.

“Being able to purchase the disused Penola Cricket Ground and plant vines there in the late 90s has provided our winemaking team with a whole new ball game, if you’ll excuse the pun,” said Peter Barry, son of the late Jim.

“By combining the leaner, tighter, more herbaceous aspects of Coonawarra cabernet with the richer, softer flavours from Clare they have been able to create a full-bodied red with distinctive varietal characters and immediate drinkability."

Try it with a hearty beef casserole or rack of lamb.
South Australia 2006, 15%~The Cover Drive Cabernet Sauvignon 75cl|jbrry02|~720~1488~australian red, australia, aussie red, jim barry, the cover drive, cover drive, jim barry cover drive, jim barry the cover drive, cabernet sauvignon, cab sauv, cab sauvignon, cover drive cabernet sauvignon, the cover drive cabernet sauvignon~

Yalumba Organic McLaren Vale Shiraz~The wine is deep purple in colour and shows a complex rich, ripe black fruit nose. The palate is dense but soft with dark fruits, lots of weight and texture and lingering sweet oak flavours…~Vintage 2005 shaped up beautifully, with a cool wet winter and good spring rains. The summer was very mild but also dry, and we experienced very low disease and pest pressure in the vineyards. The end of summer and autumn continued with perfect cool, dry weather for the vintage, and the grapes presented in wonderful condition.

The wine is deep purple in colour and shows a complex rich, ripe black fruit nose. The palate is dense but soft with dark fruits, lots of weight and texture and lingering sweet oak flavours.
McLaren Vale 2005, 14.5%~Yalumba Organic McLaren Vale Shiraz 75cl|ymborgsz01|~720~2922~australian red, australia, aussie red, yalumba, organic, organic shiraz, mclaren vale shiraz, mclaren vale, yalumba organic shiraz, Yalumba Organic McLaren Vale Shiraz~

3 Amigos Red, McHenry Hohnen~Plum and briar berry with whiffs of mettwurst and gun smoke. On the palate the wine is bright and juicy with a sweetness balanced by ripe tannins.…~Plum and briar berry with whiffs of mettwurst and gun smoke. On the palate the wine is bright and juicy with a sweetness balanced by ripe tannins.

The first amigo calls Rocky Road its home, the other two hail from a similar bit of dirt down Sebbes Road, at McLeod Creek. Both vineyards lie in the southern half of the Margaret River wine region. Shiraz enjoys a great site; tough soils but a balmy northern exposure.

The grenache and mataro have their roots in gnarly, sandy gravels on the top of a hill that cops a full-on ‘Southerly Buster’. Lesser varieties would falter but these two robust and sturdy amigos struggle and thrive.
Shiraz Grenache Mataro
Western Australia 2004, 15%~3 Amigos Red, McHenry Hohnen 75cl|mchh04|~720~1471~Shiraz, Grenache, Mataro, 3 amigos, amigos, three amigos, 3 amigos red, three amigos red, mchenry, hohnen, mchenry hohnen, 3 amigos mchenry hohnen, three amigos mchenry hohnen, aussie, australian, australia, australian red, aussie red, western australia, western aus,~

The High Trellis Cabernet Sauvignon, d'Arenberg~Parcels of wine that make up the Coppermine Road come from a nearly extinct low-yielding clone which is characterized by its perfume, concentration and great acidity…~Upon release, d’Arenberg’s The Coppermine Road Cabernet Sauvignon has a deep vibrant young deep red - purple colour.

The nose shows intense blackcurrant fruit, slight cedary cinnamon spice barrel ferment & oak derived aromas, violet and mint scents as well as liquorice & chocolate smells. Primary Mulberry aromas are also evident on the palate. Combined with some blueberry, cassis and sweet rhubarb flavours dominating the typically rich & intense sweet, cedary middle palate flavours.

These are followed by a typically firm but fine- grained vibrant tannins, extended texture overlaying soft plum which deceptively disguise the rich powerful cassis and blackcurrant flavours.

The emphasis is on powerful full- bodied varietal fruit flavour with totally integrated barrel fermented and oak matured characters falling into the subtle cedary, smoky and cashew spectrum.

After time in bottle The Coppermine Road Cabernet Sauvignon should gain more chocolate, truffle, cigar box and earth aromas and flavours. Nevertheless it should maintain its freshness, persistent flavour, linear acidity and varietal tannin hold. Mushroom, black olive, stewed rhubarb and cooked beetroot may also play a part.

Varietal eucalyptus and bell pepper hints may also come to the fore but be well integrated with the other developing characters, maintaining an even palate weight with a seamless & persistently rolling length.
McLaren Vale 2003, 14.5%~The High Trellis, d%27Arenberg 75cl|dare08|~720~1470~australia, australian, aussie, australian red, australian reds, aussie reds, darenberg, d%27arenberg, arenberg, d arenberg, mclaren vale, maclaren, cabernet, cabernet sauvignon, cab sauv, the high trellis cabernet sauvignon, the high trellis, high trellis, high trellis cabernet sauvignon, high trellis cabernet, high trellis cab sauv~

The Custodian Grenache, d'Arenberg~Rich plum and sweet blackberry fruit flavours are lifted by gentle vanillin and coffee-mocha oak derived flavours and crunchy fine-grained fruit and oak tannins…~As a young wine, the Custodian shows a dark ruby purple hued colour and distinctive rich ripe lifted plum, cherry and deep blackcurrant aromas on top of lighter lolly- like violet, musk and raspberry smells, the essences of Grenache.

Touches of white pepper, tobacco, cinnamon and spice follow onto the medium to full-bodied juicy palate. The rich plum and sweet blackberry fruit flavours are lifted by gentle vanillin and coffee-mocha oak derived flavours and crunchy fine- grained fruit and oak tannins.

After some bottle ageing the colour becomes red-brown and the young fruit scented aromas and flavours gradually transform into velvety rich, spicy, strawberry jam, creamy chocolate, earthy and smoky edged aromas.

This integration and complexity develops on the palate too, where the young tannin slowly falls away to reveal a seamless, soft sweet rolling middle palate mulberry and prune like fruit with tertiary biscuit, coffee and chewy old leather flavours before a long, soft, dry mouth filling fine acid finish.
McLaren Vale 2000, 14.5%~The Custodian Grenache, d%27Arenberg 75cl|dare09|~720~1472~australia, australian, aussie, australian red, australian reds, aussie reds, darenberg, d%27arenberg, arenberg, d arenberg, mclaren vale, custodian grenache, grenache, custodian, the custodian grenache, the custodian~

Battle of Bosworth Shiraz Viognier~With a classic McLaren Vale palate, the Shiraz Viognier has soft tannins, great structure and dark berries that follow through from the nose…~Wonderful lifted floral characters emerge on the nose, with blackberry, fresh liquorice and forest ‘funk’ following on after a few minutes in the glass. With a classic McLaren Vale palate, the Shiraz Viognier has soft tannins, great structure and dark berries that follow through from the nose. There is a definite hint of musk from the Viognier, which, combined with excellent lengthmake this a wine of balance, texture and great flavour.

This Shiraz Viognier was traditionally made in open fermenters, finishing fermentation in a mixture of old and new French and American oak. Both Shiraz and Viognier were picked at the same time with the Shiraz at approximately 14.5 degrees Baumé and the Viognier at about 14 degrees Baumé. Shiraz and Viognier were then co-fermented, leaving the final blend at about 90% Shiraz and 10% Viognier.
McLaren 2005, 15%~Battle of Bosworth Shiraz Viognier 75cl|bob01|~720~1476~australian red, australia, aussie red, battle of bosworth shiraz viognier, shiraz viognier, battle of bosworth, mclaren vale, mclaren, shiraz, viognier, mclaren vale shiraz, mclaren vale red, aussie shiraz, australian shiraz~

The Cadenzia GSM, d'Arenberg~The Cadenzia by d’Arenberg is an exotic full bodied wine dominated by red berries, dark spice, roasted black tea and mulberry fruits…~The inspiration behind this name came from the word ‘Cadenza’ which is an impassioned improvisation played by a virtuoso soloist toward the end of a musical performance. Cadenzia is made in celebration of the winemakers’ opportunity, after vintage, to blend an exceptional McLaren Vale wine based on the Grenache variety.

This wine is dominated by an amazing fragrance of dark rich aromas such as blueberries, plums and cardamoms with a back ground of kirsch and dark-spiced fruit notes. As the wine opens, a developing mix of red berries, prune notes, spice and anise evolve giving the wine a depth which isn’t initially apparent.

The palate is full bodied and silky smooth. Flavours are dominated by cranberries, mulberries and blueberries and then levels of dried fruit and herbs intertwine. As the wine opens up, a mix of raspberry, mulberry, dark spiced fruits and licorice appear with a backdrop of iodine and lavender. The palate is beautifully layered with flavours and shows excellent complexity with fine integrated tannins and a slightly elevated level of acidity. Clearly the Grenache and Shiraz are working as soul-mates while the Mourvèdre gives the wine a tannic, dried herb edge that adds another dimension to the juicy finish defined by these classic varieties.

The Cadenzia range of wines are all sealed utilizing the innovative South Australian designed ‘Zork’ seal in place of the traditional cork stopper. Initial industry trials have proven Zork sealing qualities eliminating the effects of wine spoilage from oxidation and cork taint.
McLaren Vale 2005, 14.5%~The Cadenzia GSM, d%27Arenberg 75cl|dare06|~720~1468~australia, australian, aussie, australian red, australian reds, aussie reds, darenberg, d%27arenberg, arenberg, d arenberg, mclaren vale, maclaren, gsm, cadenzia, cadenzia gsm, grenache, shiraz, mataro, the cadenzia gsm, the cadenzia, aussie shiraz, australian shiraz~

Langmeil 'The Blacksmith' Cabernet Sauvignon~A big fruit driven wine balanced with fine drying tannins resulting in a long and flavoursome finish…~Very deep red crimson in colour and on the nose shows ripe blackcurrant and mulberry fruits mingled with lifted spicy notes and hints of cedary French oak.

Full and firm on the palate, displaying all the fruit characters passed from the aroma.

A big fruit driven wine balanced with fine drying tannins resulting in a long and flavoursome finish.
Barossa Valley 2003, 14%~Langmeil Cabernet Sauvignon 75cl|dare06|~720~1479~australia, australian, aussie, australian red, australian reds, aussie reds, barossa, barossa valley, langmeil, langmeil cab sauv, langmeil cabernet sauvignon, blacksmith, the blacksmith, blacksmith cabernet sauvignon, the blacksmith cabernet sauvignon, langmeil the blacksmith cabernet sauvignon, langmeil blacksmith cabernet sauvignon~

Maestro Sangiovese~Deep purple red, aromas of mulberries and cedar. Medium bodied with soft velvety tannins. A great food wine.…~Scottish Baron, exile from the House of Lords and former racing driver, Robin Tedder MW is an evangelist for New South Wales' wines.

This Sangiovese is deep purple red with aromas of mulberries and cedar.

Medium bodied with soft velvety tannins. A great food wine.

100% Sangiovese
New South Wales 2003, 15.5%~Maestro Sangiovese 75cl|maest01|~720~1481~australia, australian, aussie, australian red, australian reds, aussie reds, maestro, maestro snagiovese, maestro sangiovese, sangiovese, sangiovese, orange, new south wales, nsw, robin tedder~

Ferngrove Orchid Dragon Shiraz~The Dragon Shiraz is a limited release wine that contains parcels of fruit especially selected by Ferngrove’s winemaker for its high quality and regional characteristics…~The Dragon Shiraz is a limited release wine that contains parcels of fruit especially selected by Ferngrove’s winemaker for its high quality and regional characteristics. A wine of great intensity and complexity.

Blueberry, spice and hints of cracked pepper and licorice on the nose.

Dark berries and plums on the palate with integrated French oak and long, layered tannins.

A full flavoured wine with elegance. Will benefit from 10 years careful cellaring.

Enjoy with Mediterranean style meat, vegetable or pasta dishes.

100% Shiraz
Western Australia 2003, 14%~Ferngrove Orchid Dragon Shiraz 75cl|fern03|~720~1486~australia, australian, aussie, australian red, australian reds, aussie reds, western australia, western, ferngrove, ferngrove shiraz, ferngrove dragon shiraz, dragon, dragon shiraz, shiraz, aussie shiraz, australian shiraz~

The Laughing Magpie Shiraz Viognier, d'Arenberg~The Love Grass Shiraz will linger with you in much the same way as the sticky flowers of the same name does…~The vineyards and bushland that surround the d’Arenberg winery are home to the unique nativeAustralian bird, the Kookaburra, famous for its distinctive laughing call. Much to the amusement of thefamily, Chester Osborn’s daughters, Alicia and Ruby, named their two wild pet Kookaburras the“Laughing Magpies”.

The Magpie plumage is black with a stripe of white feathers and bears no resemblance to its famouscousin, but to this day the name has stuck. The Osborn’s thought the name was a good choice for McLarenVale’s first ever Shiraz Viognier blend combining the (black) Shiraz and its white partner, Viognier and forit being such a cheerful wine (with colour & life) it resembles this cheeky native bird.

Very dark saturated appearance and a violet-crimson hue suggesting a complex dry red.The aroma is very intense with mix of dark Maraschino cherries, spiced fruit skins andobvious notes of apricot stones, crushed ginger and mandarin peel. As the wine opens upfurther notes of black roasted teas, black olive and smoky tarry notes evolve with a fragrantlift of violets and lilies. The palate is full flavoured with ripe, juicy, soft, mouth-filling, fruitflavours with notes of cranberries, blueberries, blackcurrants, cherries and darkchocolate/carob. The herbaceous edges keep the palate in check.

Overall balance is excellent with the oak suppressed by dark fruit while the floral tea-liketannins are abundant and silky acidity gives the wine great definition. The finish is long, juicyand pointed with blackcurrant and jube flavours and a mineral note pushing through.The concentration and life of this wine suggests it will greatly benefit with further bottle agingfor 10 years or more.
McLaren Vale 2006, 15%~The Laughing Magpie Shiraz Viognier, d%27Arenberg 75cl|darelm01|~720~2919~australia, australian, aussie, australian red, australian reds, aussie reds, darenberg, d%27arenberg, arenberg, d arenberg, mclaren vale, love grass shiraz, love grass, shiraz, the love grass shiraz, love shiraz, love grass, the love grass, grass, aussie shiraz, australian shiraz, shiraz viognier, laughing magpie, laughing magpie shiraz viognier~

Battle of Bosworth Shiraz~Pitched perfectly in the fruit vs weight stakes, and coupled with the concentrated fruit and fresh Chinese Five Spice characters on the palate…~A first nose at this wine gives a hint of the small percentage of Shiraz which was fermented on Viognier skins; a floraland slightly perfumed lift which develops further to include coffee oils, chicory and overall lush, bright fruit. There is a savoury edge to the wine to, which acts as a wonderful counterbalance to this trademark McLaren Vale bright fruit character, adding a further level of complexity and interest to this single vineyard wine.

The 2003 Shiraz is pitched perfectly in the fruit vs. weight stakes, and coupled with the concentrated fruit and fresh Chinese Five Spice characters on the palate succeed in making this a wine which will drink well now, age well and show earth, spice, balance and flavour at every stage throughout. An excellent McLaren Vale Shiraz with a savoury edge.
McLaren Vale 2003, 14.5%~Battle of Bosworth Shiraz 75cl|bob02|~720~1477~australian red, australia, aussie red, battle of bosworth shiraz, shiraz, battle of bosworth, mclaren vale, mclaren, shiraz, mclaren vale shiraz, mclaren vale red~

Undercover Shiraz, Petaringa~Undercover Shiraz has a rich palate with lingering juicy fruit balanced by fine grained oak tannin with a persistent long finish…~A brilliant purple wine with a most seductive nose displaying intense aromas of dark cherries and blackberries with a floral apricot lift. Undercover Shiraz has a rich palate with lingering juicy fruit balanced by fine grained oak tannin with a persistent long finish.

In recognition of McLaren Vale’s tradition of supplying other varieties and regions with our finest red grape, this Pertaringa Shiraz is named Undercover. The Undercover is made from old vine Shiraz fruit hand selected from Pertaringa’s five decade old vineyard and made by winemaker Mr Ben Riggs. Pertaringa hopes that this very bottle of Undercover can reveal the essence of McLaren Vale Shiraz.
McLaren Vale 2003, 15%~Undercover Shiraz, Petaringa 75cl|petr01|~720~1490~australian red, australia, aussie red, undercover shiraz, shiraz, undercover, mclaren vale, mclaren, shiraz, mclaren vale shiraz, mclaren vale red, petaringa shiraz, petaringa undercover shiraz~

Rifle & Hunt Cabernet Sauvignon, Petaringa~A real mouth filling wine with savoury soft juicy fruit and a lovely firm tannin structure, well balanced with long lingering crunchy fruit finish…~This deep crimson red wine is a classic Cabernet Sauvignon. It is a complex blend of ripe blackcurrant fruit with hints of green capsicum, mint, lavender and spicy cedar overtones. The wine is powerful on the palate. A real mouth filling wine with savoury soft juicy fruit and a lovely firm tannin structure, well balanced with long lingering crunchy fruit finish. The extended finish leaves you wanting another sip of this McLaren Vale Cabernet. Drink this now or cellar for several years to enjoy the complexity of age.

Pertaringa’s Rifle and Hunt Cabernet is so named as the vineyard and cellars are on the corner of Rifle Range and Hunt Roads, McLaren Vale. The best and typically generous fruit from the maritime McLaren Vale Hunt and Rifle vineyard is augmented with typically finer, more tightly structured cooler climate Cabernet from the Adelaide Hills. Although officially from another region, the K1 vineyard in Kuitpo also owned by Pertaringa principal Geoff Hardy, is only a few miles away as the crow flies. The Rifle & Hunt Cabernet Sauvignon is selected from the best barrels of our old vine Cabernet fruit, traditionally vinified and aged in the best new French Oak.

McLaren Vale / Adelaide Hills 2002, 15%~Rifle & Hunt Cabernet Sauvignon 75cl|petr02|~720~1491~australian red, australia, aussie red, rifle and hunt, rifle and hunt cabernet sauvignon, petaringa, petaringa rifle and hunt, rifle & hunt, rifle & hunt cabernet sauvignon, cabernet, sauvignon, cabernet sauvignon, cab sauv, rifle and hunt cab, rifle and hunt cabernet, rifle and hunt cab sauv, rifle hunt, rifle hunt cabernet~

Cape Mentelle Cabernet Merlot~An initial sensation of sweet fruit and cassis leads into a rich palate showing hints of licorice and dark chocolate…~Delicious blackcurrant and cherry aromas waft over an undercurrent of cinnamon and cloves. On the palate an initial sensation of sweet fruit and cassis leads into a rich palate showing hints of licorice and dark chocolate along with more savoury black bean and cedar characters. The tannins are dusty and focused providing great structure and length.

Cabernet sauvignon and merlot are sourced from the Estate's Trinders Vineyard and three long-term growers within the Margaret River region.
Margaret River 2006, 14.5%~Cape Mentelle Cabernet Merlot 75cl|ment03|~720~1462~australian red, australia, aussie red, western australia, cape, mentelle, cape mentelle, cape mentelle cabernet merlot, cape mentelle cabernet, cape mentelle cab merlot, mentelle cab merlot, merlot, cabernet sauvignon, aussie cabernet merlot, cape mentelle cabernet merlot, cabernet merlot,~

The Coppermine Road Cabernet Sauvignon, d'Arenberg~Parcels of wine that make up the Coppermine Road come from a nearly extinct low-yielding clone which is characterized by its perfume, concentration and great acidity…~Upon release, d’Arenberg’s The Coppermine Road Cabernet Sauvignon has a deep vibrant young deep red - purple colour.

The nose shows intense blackcurrant fruit, slight cedary cinnamon spice barrel ferment & oak derived aromas, violet and mint scents as well as liquorice & chocolate smells. Primary Mulberry aromas are also evident on the palate. Combined with some blueberry, cassis and sweet rhubarb flavours dominating the typically rich & intense sweet, cedary middle palate flavours.

These are followed by a typically firm but fine- grained vibrant tannins, extended texture overlaying soft plum which deceptively disguise the rich powerful cassis and blackcurrant flavours.

The emphasis is on powerful full- bodied varietal fruit flavour with totally integrated barrel fermented and oak matured characters falling into the subtle cedary, smoky and cashew spectrum.

After time in bottle The Coppermine Road Cabernet Sauvignon should gain more chocolate, truffle, cigar box and earth aromas and flavours. Nevertheless it should maintain its freshness, persistent flavour, linear acidity and varietal tannin hold. Mushroom, black olive, stewed rhubarb and cooked beetroot may also play a part.

Varietal eucalyptus and bell pepper hints may also come to the fore but be well integrated with the other developing characters, maintaining an even palate weight with a seamless & persistently rolling length.
McLaren Vale 2000, 13.5%~The Coppermine Road, d%27Arenberg 75cl|dare05|~720~1467~australia, australian, aussie, australian red, australian reds, aussie reds, darenberg, d%27arenberg, arenberg, d arenberg, mclaren vale, maclaren, cabernet, cabernet sauvignon, cab sauv, coppermine, coppermine road, coppermine cabernet, the coppermine road cabernet sauvignon, coppermine cab sauv, coppermine road, the coppermine road, coppermine cabernet sauvignon, coppermine road cab~

The McRae Wood Shiraz, Jim Barry~A big, full-bodied Shiraz, showing colours of inky, deep red and purple hues. The nose displays ripe red/black fruit aromas, floral notes, strawberries, black cherry, raspberry, sweet fruity oak, charry and black pepper…~A big, full-bodied Shiraz, showing colours of inky, deep red and purple hues. The nose displays ripe red/black fruit aromas, floral notes, strawberries, black cherry, raspberry, sweet fruity oak, charry and black pepper.

The palate is rich and concentrated, with plummy, liquorice, cherry, blackberry and some charry, toasty oak. The tannins are finely grained and well integrated.

Aged for 17 months in 65% New American, 12% New French and 23% older American oak.

Background Information: This Shiraz honours the vision of pioneer Clare Valley winemaker Jim Barry.

In 1964 Jim purchased 70 acres of prime land from Duncan McRae Wood and planted his first vineyard with Shiraz. It was an inspired choice of both grape variety and location.

The wine is made from a selection of the best fruit from the mature, low-yielding vines that surround the famous Armagh vineyard.
South Australia 2004/5, 15%~The McRae Wood Shiraz 2004/5, Jim Barry 75cl|mcrae01|~720~2928~australian red, australia, aussie red, jim barry, the mcrae wood, mcrae wood, jim barry mcrae wood, jim barry the mcrae wood, shiraz, , mcrae wood shiraz, the lodge hill shiraz, aussie shiraz, australian shiraz, mcrae~

The McRae Wood Shiraz Museum Release, Jim Barry~Dark and chewy, dense with licorice-scented blackberry and dark plum flavors. Intense and powerfull aromas, picking up a spicy cedary edge as they linger…~The wine is deep red to black in colour. The nose displays spicy aromas of sweet plum, blackberry and liquorice. The palate carries rich fruit characters and velvety tannins followed by a long, elegant finish with plums.

Some time ago a decision was made to hold back a portion of three great vintages of the McRae Wood - 1998, 1999 and 2000 - to illustrate the advantage of ageing red wines of this calibre.

This Shiraz honours the vision of pioneer Clare Valley winemaker Jim Barry.

In 1964 Jim purchased 70 acres of prime land from Duncan McRae Wood and planted his first vineyard with Shiraz. It was an inspired choice of both grape variety and location.

The vineyard is situated 350 metres above sea level and is a mixture of three types of soil, terra rossa, black alluvial and red loam over limestone. Shiraz vines for this wine are all taken from the original Armagh vineyard plantings.
South Australia 1998, 13.5%~The McRae Wood Shiraz 1998, Jim Barry 75cl|jbrrymcra01|~720~2942~australian red, australia, aussie red, jim barry, the mcrae wood, mcrae wood, jim barry mcrae wood, jim barry the mcrae wood, shiraz, , mcrae wood shiraz, the lodge hill shiraz, aussie shiraz, australian shiraz, mcrae~

Yalumba The Menzies Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon~The palate opens with the sweet berry richness of red currants and dark chocolates, merging into a full bodied wine with a nice fleshy extract…~The season leading up to the 2002 vintage was cool and wet with above average rainfall across the south east of South Australia. The wet conditions during flowering reduced fruit set considerably with fewer berries per bunch than normal across all varieties, particularly red grapes. The upside of these lower yields were enhanced colour and fruit concentration.

Menzies is made by small lot vinification, maintaining the integrity of each harvest parcel throughout vinification and maturation. The grapes are crushed to small static fermenters and the liberation of colour and tannin is controlled either by plunging the skins, irrigating the fermenting wine over the cap or draining all the wine from the skins then flooding it back. Selected parcels were given extended skin contact before pressing.

The majority of the oak the wine is matured in is French but this year saw the inclusion of a small number of well seasoned new American oak barriques. Once the bottling blend was finalised, the wine was given a further four months in oak to harmonise.

Yalumba The Menzies Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 is deep crimson red. The aroma is a meld of briar, red currant and black olive flavours through to black cherry and plum skins. The palate opens with the sweet berry richness of red currants and dark chocolates, merging into a full bodied wine with a nice fleshy extract. Good density and lashings of soft tannins building towards the finish.
Coonawarra 2002, 14%~Yalumba The Menzies Cabernet Sauvignon 75cl|ymbmenz01|~720~2923~australian red, australia, aussie red, yalumba, the menzies, menzies, yalumba the menzies, yalumba menzies, Yalumba The Menzies, Yalumba The Menzies Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon~

Yalumba The Signature Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz~Beginning with the 1962 vintage, 'The Signature' wines of Yalumba have saluted the very best of the vintage…~Beginning with the 1962 vintage, 'The Signature' wines of Yalumba have saluted the very best of the vintage. They also have acknowledged the skills and dedicated service of people who have enhanced the traditions and culture of Yalumba.

The Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz blend is a distinctively Australian style, and The Signature has set the benchmark for this iconic style, drawing heavily on Yalumba's great Barossa resource of Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz vineyards. Deep and intense - a wine made for longevity, very much "The Signature" style.

The 2002 vintage was indeed exemplary. The weather remained mild and dry over the long ripening period, in fact the month of January experienced the lowest day temperatures on record. The end result was wines with great colour, varietal flavours and intensity.

Yalumba The Signature Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2002 is a dense, plum red colour, that abounds with dark brooding aromas of black fruits, plum and currants, with suggestions of licorice and spice tightly interwoven with creamy oak. Long smooth and silky flavours fill the plump concentrated palate. Powerful but restrained, the wine finishes with a mouthful of fine layeredtannins.
Barossa 2002, 14.5%~Yalumba The Signature Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 75cl|ymbsig01|~720~2925~australian red, australia, aussie red, yalumba, the signature, signature, yalumba the signature, yalumba menzies, Yalumba The signature, Yalumba The signature barossa Cabernet Sauvignon shiraz, shiraz, shiraz cabernet, shiraz cab~

Cape Mentelle Cabernet Sauvignon~Taking on the mantle of maturity, a bouquet of violets and brambley fruit complexed with brandy snaps, vanilla and tobacco…~Taking on the mantle of maturity, a bouquet of violets and brambley fruit complexed with brandy snaps, vanilla and tobacco. The wine evolves over time to an array of aromas that let your imagination run wild. Dense and luscious palate, which is offering immediate appeal now but will continue to develop beautifully for years to come.

The oak for the barrels originates exclusively from the forests of Nevers, Allier and Troncais and coopered in France. The wine underwent periodic barrel to barrel rackings and regular toppings with a final assemblage done in spring of '00. The early blending allows time for a harmonious marriage of the components to occur. After 18 months in barrel the wine was blended together and coarsely filtered into bottle, mid December 2001.
Margaret River 2000, 15%~Cape Mentelle Cabernet Merlot 75cl|ment03|~720~1463~australian red, australia, aussie red, western australia, cape, mentelle, cape mentelle, cape mentelle cabernet sauvignon, cape mentelle cabernet, cape mentelle cab sauv, mentelle cab sauv, sauvignon, cabernet sauvignon, aussie cabernet sauvignon, cape mentelle cabernet sauvignon, cabernet sauvignon,~

The Dead Arm Shiraz, d'Arenberg~A spectacular example of McLaren Vale Shiraz – concentrated, multi-dimensional with huge fruit, length and texture, immense balance and ageing potential…~The Dead Arm is a spectacular example of McLaren Vale Shiraz – concentrated, multi-dimensional with huge fruit, length and texture, immense balance and ageing potential.

Upon release d’Arenberg’s The Dead Arm Shiraz has a vivid young deep purple colour. The nose shows intense and complex cedary, fig, blackberry and blueberry like smells occasionally pepper/spice smells too.

Vanilla mocha oak smells and attacking blackberry, cassis characters are also evident on the palate. Full, intense sweet, cedary middle palate flavours have a distinctly silky, svelte texture deceptively disguises the rich powerful cassis and toffee-mocha flavours.

The accent is on powerful full-bodied berry fruit flavour, with a little sweet English toffee- like oak evident on the juicy, rolling finish.

After time in bottle the d’Arenberg’s Dead Arm gains a biscuity, cinnamon, caramel and eucalyptus based bouquet on top of rich blackberry pie smells. Tobacco, mushrooms, malt, and earth aromas play a part on the long, elegant fleshy, chocolate mint flavours.

Restrained tannin and acidity coupled with rich alcohol, produce a seamless, peppery, velvety rolling length.
McLaren Vale 2005, 14.5%~The Dead Arm Shiraz, d%27Arenberg 75cl|dare04|~720~1466~australia, australian, aussie, australian red, australian reds, aussie reds, darenberg, d%27arenberg, arenberg, d arenberg, mclaren vale, maclaren, shiraz, dead arm, the dead arm, dead arm shiraz, the dead arm shiraz, aussie shiraz, australian shiraz~

Yalumba The Octavius Shiraz~Yalumba The Octavius has established a reputation as one of Australia's icon Shiraz wines, an amazing feat considering the firstrelease was the 1990 vintage…~Yalumba The Octavius has established a reputation as one of Australia's icon Shiraz wines, an amazing feat considering the firstrelease was the 1990 vintage. In addition to being sourced from a number of very old vineyards in the Barossa, The Octavius is matured in American oak 'octaves' of 90 litres capacity. It is the only red wine in the world that is matured in such small barrels.The secret of the wine not becoming overpowered by the oak is that the wood is seasoned at Yalumba for eight years before theoctaves are crafted. Yalumba is one of a select few wineries in the world who boast their own coopers practising the ancient craft of barrel making.

A combination of weather conditions affected the 1999/2000 growing season and led to a slightly earlier than normal harvest. Very low cropping levels accompanied the harvest and resulted in a vintage which has produced dense, rich and concentrated wines.

Shiraz grapes for Yalumba The Octavius are sourced from both Eden Valley and the Barossa Valley and are taken from very old, dry grown vines. These vines produce very low crops of intensely flavoured small berries, producing richly concentrated wines.
Barossa 2000, 13.5%~Yalumba The Octavius Shiraz 75cl|ymboct01|~720~2926~australian red, australia, aussie red, yalumba, Yalumba The Octavius Shiraz, The Octavius Shiraz, octavius, the octavius, octavius shiraz, shiraz, barossa shiraz, barossa~

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