Berton Vineyard, 'The Bonsai', High Eden, Shiraz Cabernet 2019 75cl
£25.84
An intense, opulent and full flavoured Shiraz blend with cassis, vanilla and mint chocolate notes culminating in a rich finish
Rojomoma Red Art Petit Verdot 2008 75cl
£28.24
Juicy, velvety and full-bodied, with deep black fruit, pepper and leather The late-ripening Petit Verdot is an inspired choice for the northern Barossa's warm and sunny climate
D Arenberg The Love Grass Shiraz Organic 2020 75cl
£17.50
Love Grass grows wildly in the vineyards surrounding the winery During vintage, the sticky, long stemmed flowers of the Love Grass affectionately attach themselves to the vineyard workers' socks They even get caught in the coat of the winery dog, Coco, and have to be brushed out by chief winemaker, Chester Osborn The additional varieties in this wine cling to Shiraz the same way that the Love Grass does, making a complex and food friendly Shiraz that is fresh and lively, black and red fruits, pepper, clove and cinnamon Ensure you take a moment to savour this wine and its complex mix of fruits evolving from tight and linear at first to rich, dark and exotic
D Arenberg The Dead Arm Shiraz 2018 75cl
£40.88
Dark fruit and savoury characters leap from the glass; liquorice and blackberry, laced with a hint of char Complexity in the shape of iodine and soil-like notes follow The wine is powerful and structured After decanting, the core of sweet black fruits, plums and mulberries permeates through the savoury layers of earth, shiitake mushrooms and cedarwood spice The wine is quite compact and focused A powerful yet refined expression of Shiraz with balance, complexity and persistence
Rojomoma Red Art Petit Verdot 2011 75cl
£28.24
Full rich flavours of violets and ripe black fruit with bright acidity and freshness Full, luscious savoury tannins, well suited to the sunny climes of this Northern Barossa hamlet
Kooyong Haven Pinot Noir 2020 75cl
£49.01
This could easily be Premier Cru Volnay: transparent red appearance and a very Burgundian nose of frosted rosehips, mushrooms and leather In the mouth, gently perfumed fruit with complex truffle, tobacco and black tea flavours starting to emerge Crisp acidity and just a nip of tannin mean this benefits from decanting if drunk now, or may be enjoyed over at least the next 5-10 years
Swinney Frankland River Syrah 2021 75cl
£29.15
As soon as you take a sip, it's apparent why this is named 'Syrah' and not 'Shiraz:' it has a freshness and finesse that is far more closely allied to the Rhone valley than to the Barossa or McLaren Vale With an impressively glass-staining black colour, it has glorious, soaring, damson and loganberry fruit, a sprinkling of Chinese five spice, and fine marzipan and cherry kernel notes Adding substance to the fruit and spice character, there is a certain juicy rare steak quality to it - un vrai Syrah! On the palate it shows superb, super-silky, sensuous smoothness that at first disguises its downright depth and density As with the other Swinney wines, it's full of freshness, sophistication, beautiful balance and persistence on the palate There is a tiny hint of oak character, so skillfully integrated that you scarcely notice
Kooyong Clonale Chardonnay 2021 75cl
£24.88
Tastes like Chassagne-Montrachet that costs twice as much! Bright limey-straw colour An aromatic nose with fresh lime/ lemon and quartzy silica mineral characters, balanced with notes of toasted nuts, white peach and a soft creaminess Palate is bright and again minerally with the same attractive balance of pert citrus zing and layers of texture
Pikes Traditionale Riesling 2022 75cl
£18.58
Pikes make one of the world s finest, most classic dry Rieslings in the Clare Valley: renowned as a prime location for this variety In pursuit of natural purity and finesse, 100% free-run juice (no pressing) is used for this top-quality wine Traditionale is vivid, bright and aromatic, and seems to leap out of the glass with fragrant white floral and kaffir lime character Full of citrus and lime on the palate, it is intense and concentrated, with mouth-watering acidity to keep everything in check The lingering finish is beautifully-balanced
Pete's Pure Wine Shiraz Rose 2022 75cl
£11.40
Light pale strawberry pink in colour, bright and clear Fresh, clean, lifted nose of strawberries and cream Notes of red fruit characters Well structured, medium bodied palate A well balanced varietally expressive Rose
Chaffey Bros Wine Co Lux Venit Rose 2022 75cl
£16.49
A delicious, dry, structural and textural premium rose Think bright cherries and berry aromas; peaches and cream with a hint of savoury spice on the palate, the French Oak maturation and malolactic fermentation contributes to the indulgent mouthfeel and creamy finish
Pikes Luccio Novello 2021 75cl
£15.29
A vibrant showing of fresh red fruits, boiled lollies, red confectionary, pomegranate and crushed rose petals Slight hints of dried herbs as the wine warms and opens in the glass Following through from the aroma is a mouthful of delicious red fruits Redcurrant, red cherries, pomegranate, and red plums Light to medium bodied, the popping acid line keeps things lively until whispers of savoury tannins bring things to a close
Stargazer 'Tupelo' Pinot Gris, Riesling, Gewurztraminer 2021 75cl
£32.69
This unusual blend mirrors the famous Alsatian Gentil styles marrying the body of Pinot Gris with the spicy aromatics of Gewurztraminer and finishing with the finesse of Riesling Pale yellow in colour, the nose is fragrant and perfumed showing some lychee and musk lolly spiciness with a hint of ginger and Turkish delight The palate is glossy and textural, with positive phenolics, in conjunction with some acid tension, playing an important role in framing the richness of the mouthfeel
Teusner Wines The Gentleman Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 75cl
£19.33
Stylish, elegant and generously fruited - a delicious Barossa Cabernet The Eden Valley fruit is showcased by lifted red currant and blue fruit notes, whilst the Barossa Valley fruit contributes aromas of dark chocolate and rich black fruits The savoury tannins run fine and long with a crunchy red fruit freshness and sweet cassis flavours on the palate
D Arenberg The Ironstone Pressings GSM 2018 75cl
£41.52
On the nose we are struck by the typical dark fruits Plums, mulberries, fresh soil and more developed peaty like notes are all apparent, with an underlying lick of exotic Indian spice An abundance of fresh fruits on the palate marry well with the more complex characters of quince paste, cinnamon, nutmeg, star anise and earthy beetroot Driving the core of the wine is that vintage trademark in the form of graphite and wet stone This wine, while appearing open and generous already, will continue to age well thanks to the lively line of acidity and the abundance of fine gritty tannins