Fruit for our 2021 Reserve Shiraz was selected from quality low yielding Barossa Valley vineyards, fermented on skins for 10 days and then matured in a combination of new and aged American oak hogsheads for 22 months to add additional complexity and finesse.

Aromas of dark plum and chocolate combine perfectly with flavours of blackberry and liquorice to produce a balanced full bodied wine with structure and length.

FOOD SUGGESTION: One for me, one for you - best served with and in Shiraz & Mandarin Braised Lamb Shanks (click for recipe).

CELLARING: Drinks beautifully now and will reward cellaring for a further 15 years

SERVING TEMPERATURE: 16-18 ̊C

ALCOHOL: 14.8%

AWARDS & ACCOLADES:
94pts - 2022 Winestate Magazine Shiraz Challenge
95pts; GOLD - 2022 Wine Showcase Magazine
SILVER - 2022 Great Australian Shiraz Challenge

94pts; “Gorgeously ripe and perfumed on the nose showing dark and purple fruit intensity, cedary oak, cocoa and warm spice aromas. The palate delivers excellent concentration and density, wonderfully complemented by fleshy texture and finely woven tannins. Powerful yet stylish with wonderful balance and structure.” - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

”Shiraz sourced from low-yielding vines with an average age of 20 years, aged in a combination of new and old American oak for 22 months. Bright dark plum and blackberry fruits, baking spice, licorice, dark chocolate and a whiff of mint. Smooth fruit entry with some red-fruit high tones and a shock of sappy oak that gradually retires back into the fruit.” - Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion

Shiraz and Mataro for the 2022 Lyndoch Road was selected from our quality low yielding Gomersal vineyard, fermented on skins for 10 days before being matured in new and seasoned American oak hogsheads for 22 months to add further complexity and finesse.

Aromas of black cherry, Christmas cake and cedar, combine with flavours of spiced plum and dark fruits, producing a balanced wine with structure and a lingering finish.

FOOD SUGGESTION:One for me, one for you - best served with and in Mushroom & Creamy Cheese Ragu (click for recipe).

CELLARING: Drinks beautifully now and will reward patient cellaring for a further 10 years

SERVING TEMPERATURE: 16-18 ̊C

GRAPE VARIETAL: 85% Shiraz, 15% Mataro

ALCOHOL: 15.0%

AWARDS & ACCOLADES:

TROPHY WINNER FOR ‘BEST DRY RED BLEND’ ~ 2022 Marananga Wine Show

GOLD; 94pts ~ 2020 Wine Showcase Magazine
BRONZE ~ 2021 Winewise Small Vigneron Awards

GOLD; “The impact on the palate is fluid and aromatic, in perfect harmony with the olfactory qualities, the tannic constitution is silky. The finish balances between soft heat and freshness, leaving a saline flavor. The beauty of this wine is due to the magical symbiosis of these exuberances.” ~ 2020 Vinalies- Paris Wine Show

92pts; “Deep, dense, dark red/purple colour. The bouquet is fresh and bright with dark fruit aromas, touches of oak-char, spice and graphite. The wine is rich and deep in the mouth, intense and satisfying, with a touch of lushness, lovely balance and poise. Drinkability is high, but it would also take some age. A serious glass of red and great value.” ~ Huon Hooke, The Real Review

92pts; “A deep, dense purple colour. Dark chocolate and ripe plums, a vivacious nose - black olives and hoisin, oak is soft and subservient. A luscious and generous mouthful. Chocolate and blackberries, tannins soft and acidity measured. A true crowd-pleaser.” ~ Nick Butler, The Real Review

4.5 STARS; Eligible for Wine of The Year Taste off ~ 2020 Winestate Barossa & Eden Valley
90pts ~ 2021 Halliday Wine Companion

Cabernet Sauvignon from selected Barossa Valley vineyards has been carefully fermented to preserve the traditional fruit flavours and the matured using French and American oak to add further complexity.

This Cabernet Sauvignon combines vibrant aromas of chocolate and black currant with flavours of ripe plum and mint, to produce a full bodied wine.

FOOD SUGGESTION: One for me, one for you - best served with and in Herb Crusted Topside Roast
with Sweet Potato Hasselbacks (click for recipe).

CELLARING: drinks beautifully now and will reward cellaring for a further 6 to 8 years

SERVING TEMPERATURE: 16-18 ̊C

ALCOHOL: 14.0%

ALCOHOL:
92pts; Deep colour with the faintest purple tinge, the bouquet smacks of smoked charcuterie, toasted barrels, linseed oil and black olive, the palate full bodied and firm with good concentration and solid structure, promising to cellar well. The berry characters come through with prolonged time in the glass. A pretty smart Barossa cabernet. Very good value too. – Huon Hooke, The Real Review