Wynns Michael Limited Release Shiraz 2016 75cl
£92.90
A beautifully refined Shiraz, with the texture of top Burgundy, this has fragrant, delicate aromas of freesia, clove, allspice and cinnamon, with allusions to both a summertime dusty vineyard track and the barrel cellar After sitting in the glass a while, sumptuous, generous plum and cherry fruit builds in intensity The wine caresses the palate, with its super-silky texture gorgeous fruit and the merest touches of eucalyptus and liquorice Beautifully-proportioned, with just the right levels of acidity and tannin, this is fully ready to enjoy straight away If you want to cellar some, it should also be very long-lived and should evolve beautifully over at least another 15 years Michael Limited Release is made from the top 2% of Wynns Shiraz production, and only produced in top vintages Shiraz was the first variety planted here in 1857 by John Riddoch, and the fruit of some of the earliest vines planted is used in this wine
Teusner Wines Righteous FG Shiraz 2018 75cl
£73.75
Intense black fruits, plum and blueberry aromatics give way to layers of dark chocolate, licorice and warm spices while hints of charcuterie add extra complexity The fine oak tannins focus in on the palate, driving a line of dark, rich fruit before relaxing in confident fashion to unveil savoury complexity and a long finish
D Arenberg The Dead Arm Shiraz Magnum 2018 150cl
£84.85
The heady aroma is both powerful and pretty with notes of fennel, purple flowers and blossom mingling with ripe, varietal purple fruits and black pepper The oak is hardly evident which allows fruit and soil complexities to emerge with edges of rhubarb and red mulberry and savoury characters of dried herbs, game and spice The palate opens with anise, black pepper, graphite and restrained dark cherries before it gives way to seductive mulberry, plum, liquorice and spice It has great power, depth and length with very vibrant, gritty fruit tannins providing immense structure Notes of anise and spice linger for a long time after the last sip The Dead Arm 2008 strikes a rare balance of power, complexity and finesse with impressive structure that will reward those with patience to cellar it
Corymbia Rocket's Vineyard Tempranillo Malbec 2019 75cl
£27.01
Vibrant and intense, with a beautifully perfumed aroma of crunchy pomegranate, mulberry and summer pudding An inky palate with texture and verve framed by lip-smacking tannins It tastes of maraschino cherries, blueberries and salted liquorice with precise ripeness and a near perfect balance of density and freshness
Swinney Farvie Syrah 2019 75cl
£78.74
An awe-inspiring wine with the aroma of Hermitage and the texture of Richebourg, Farvie Syrah is a selection of fruit picked exclusively from the 'morning' side of the vine rows, which ripens more slowly and gently than fruit exposed to the afternoon sun 2019 was a cooler vintage than 2018 and 2020, and this is reflected in the fresh vibrancy of the wine It has fabulously precise, bright acidity and beautiful refinement of texture Undoubtedly a great wine, it will be intriguing to watch this evolve for 15 years or longer - but give it an hour in a decanter and it will be irresistible to drink now
Swinney Farvie Grenache 2019 75cl
£78.74
2019 was a colder vintage than 2018, and this is reflected in the fresh vibrancy of the wine It has fabulously precise, bright acidity and beautiful refinement of texture It tastes less ready than either the 2018 or 2020 vintages Drink 2026-2036 People told Matt Swinney that he was insane when he planted Grenache in the Frankland River region The 'Albany Doctor' wind blows along the river valley direct from the Southern Ocean, meaning that summertime afternoons and evenings can be distinctly chilly Combined with reliable sunshine, this promotes the long, slow ripening shared by many of the world's finest wine regions Was Matt right? Does the Grenache ripen? Absolutely, and reliably so: under cool but dry and sunny conditions, and helped by the impoverished ironstone gravel soils, well-drained hilltop sites and established bush vines Farvie Grenache is the result of a ridiculously painstaking selection effort, involving visiting each vine three times to pick out the fruit that has reached the 'sweet spot' of optimal ripeness - neither too exposed to the sun, nor too shaded
Regal Rogue Wild Rose Vermouth 50cl NV
£19.34
Regal Rogue Wild Rose is led by tropical fruit and fruit spice notes, marrying a pale and dry Barossa Shiraz Rose from the Adelaide Hills with native illawara plums, rosella and strawberry gum, and rhubarb and kina Regal Rogue follows a natural production process with no wood interaction and finishes semi-dry with a lingering after-taste
Regal Rogue Lively White Vermouth 50cl NV
£19.24
Regal Rogue Lively White is bursting with citrus and floral notes, marrying an Orange, NSW, Organic un-wooded Chardonnay with native Lemon myrtle, Desert limes, Finger limes and Native Thyme with elderflower, lemongrass, grapefruit and chamomile
Regal Rogue Bold Red Vermouth 50cl NV
£19.34
Regal Rogue Bold Red is one of the world s first dry Red vermouths, led by aromatic spice and rich dried fruit Marrying a deep, rich naturally spiced Organic Shiraz with Orange, NSW, Organic un-wooded Chardonnay and native Pepper berry, Wattle seed and Native Thyme followed by Cinnamon, clove, star anise, nutmeg, ginger, bitter orange, dried fig and dried cherry
Regal Rogue Daring Dry Vermouth 50cl NV
£19.60
Regal Rogue Daring Dry is led by savoury and light salty notes creating an umami finish It marries a grassy Sauvignon Blanc from South Australia with native anise myrtle, quandong and native thyme coupled with white pepper, gentian, olive leaf and juniper This gives an earthy, salty and very herbaceous character Regal Rogue follows a natural production process with no wood interaction and finishes semi-dry with a lingering after-taste
Swinney Farvie Grenache 2018 75cl
£78.74
Glorious, deep raspberry juice colour Cherry and black raspberry on the nose open to nuances of cassia, black truffle salted caramel and beef stock In the mouth, it has an astonishingly seamless texture for such a young wine, with flavours of stewed cherries and bittersweet 'Moro' - Sicilian blood orange There is fine acidity and a rounded, warm finish The wine's harmonious character will lead to many a bottle being enjoyed early, although like a fine Burgundy, this is intended to develop with age People told Matt Swinney that he was insane when he planted Grenache in the Frankland River region The 'Albany Doctor' wind blows along the river valley direct from the Southern Ocean, meaning that summertime afternoons and evenings can be distinctly chilly Combined with reliable sunshine, this promotes the long, slow ripening shared by many of the world's finest wine regions Was Matt right? Does the Grenache ripen? Absolutely, and reliably so: under cool but dry and sunny conditions, and helped by the impoverished ironstone gravel soils, well-drained hilltop sites and established bush vines Farvie Grenache is the result of a ridiculously painstaking selection effort, involving visiting each vine three times to pick out the fruit that has reached the 'sweet spot' of optimal ripeness - neither too exposed to the sun, nor too shaded
Swinney Farvie Syrah 2018 75cl
£78.74
An awe-inspiring wine with the aroma of Hermitage and the texture of Richebourg, Farvie Syrah is a selection of fruit picked exclusively from the 'morning' side of the vine rows, which ripens more slowly and gently than fruit exposed to the afternoon sun Whortleberry, aronia and purple grape lead into nuances of clove, star anise, stargazer lily, musk, leather and iron as it opens in the glass In the mouth, it is super-refined, intense and concentrated in flavour; with gorgeous soft succulence of texture There is a sprinkling of powdery tannin - discernible but utterly delicate Undoubtedly a great wine, it would be intriguing to watch this evolve for 15 years or longer - but oh, it's so irresistible already Utterly harmonious
D Arenberg Pollyanna Polly 75cl NV
£24.07
As uplifting as Pollyanna herself, this South Australian fizz emits darts of lemon zest, white blossom and marzipan, followed by a mouthful of stone fruit and a lovely lick of salt
Fowles Wine Are You Game? Sparkling 75cl NV
£16.93
With a delicate straw colour and aromas of strawberries and apples with subtle savoury notes, this sparkling is light and fresh with a fine bead and yeasty complexity Matt Fowles - self-taught hunter, chef, winemaker and jazz trumpet player - was an unfulfilled lawyer before buying a winery out of administration and creating Fowles Wine