Australian Red Wine
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£23.99Tasting Note: ‘Mataro, ‘The Dog Strangler’ , translated from Estrangle-Chien, as it is known in parts of France. Rarely seen as a single varietal – this wine is a standout. A lovely, deep, darkly impenetrable, purple/black colour. Deep purple, good name for a band. Blueberries, anise, smoked-meats, Asian spice, really […]
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£24.50Grown on very old bush vines, d’Arenberg is one of the only estates in Australia still to use the backbreaking basket press. This gentler method of extraction extracts less of the bitter, rougher phenolics from the grapes. But that’s not all, they also foot tread all their red wines during […]
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£25.99Handcrafted with minimal intervention as to truly reflect the purist expression of vineyard, vintage and variety. From the vineyard to the bottle, only the gentlest techniques are utilised; harvest by hand, whole berry de-stemming, open-vat temperature controlled fermentation, gentle basket-pressing and no finning or filtration prior to bottling. A deep […]
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She’s Electric Single Vineyard Old Vine Grenache | Thistledown | Grenache | McLaren Vale | Australia
£29.99Some vineyards have a remarkable story to tell and at the Seaview end of Chapel Hill Rd is just such a vineyard, its old bush vines contrasted by a planting of much younger Grenache. Apparently, half of the vineyard was burned when a bird caught light on a power line, […]
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£19.99This vineyard was planted in the 19th century, and received its nickname as it was the first in the region to be trained above knee height. Over the past four decades, Cabernet Sauvignon from the High Trellis vineyard has been released under the d’Arenberg label to consistent critical acclaim, and […]
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£22.99Lifted aromas of cherry conserve, violets and cassis. Underlying sweet liquorice, black olives and dark chocolate are moderated by subtle earthy notes. Soft forest fruits fill a silky palate that abounds with cassis and savoury tobacco elements. The silky mid-palate is supported by firm yet velvety tannins and light cedar […]
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£169.99The Henschke family have made wine at their estate in the Eden Valley since 1868, with fifth-generation winemaker Stephen Henschke taking over in 1979. Together with his viticulturist wife, Prue, they have taken their two single vineyards, ‘Hill of Grace’ and Mount ‘Edelstone’ and transformed them into two of Australia’s […]
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£75.00The grapes are from the clay and ironstone pebbly soils prevalent on the McHenry Hohnen Vineyards south of Margaret River. With a northerly aspect, the vines enjoy long days of sunshine, moderated by the vineyard’s southern location. Made with minimal additives, this bold natural wine is unfined and unfiltered. Each […]
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£22.99Rich yet savoury blend of Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon, lightly floral on the nose and packed with flavours of raspberries and cocoa. Hand picked fruit from hand pruned vines located in the hamlet of Ebeneezer in the North of the Barossa Valley. These Shiraz vines are 20 years old.
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£36.99The Albert is a quintessential ‘new wave’ Barossa Valley Shiraz – finesse and balance a hallmark. A fragrant, medium weight red with boysenberry and fresh plum flavours tempered by spice. Fine-grained tannin and a subtle meatiness complete an elegant, fine-boned picture.’ Campbell Mattinson -James Halliday Wine Companion Published 01 August […]
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£11.50This wine truly captures the essence of the Riverina region’s warm climate, known for producing exceptional red classics like Shiraz. Mino & Co, with their dedication to both traditional and innovative winemaking, continue to showcase their Italian heritage and passion in every bottle they produce. On the nose, it reveals […]
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£19.99Thorny Devil Grenache was originally sourced from a vineyard in the southern edges of the Barossa, around the town of Lyndoch – old vine and dry grown, this site produced delicious, crunchy Grenache with some typically Barossan “grunt”. The grapes for Thorny Devil come from some of the best vineyards […]
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£22.50The fruit is sourced from the Rocky Road Vineyard which lies in the headwaters of the Chapman Brook, near Witchcliffe in the south of the Margaret River region. Vineyard management takes a back to basics approach at McHenry Hohnen embracing sustainable ‘Old School’ practices that were used before the rise […]
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£30.99Mount Horrocks Wines, in Clare Valley, is owned by winemaker Stephanie Toole, who purchased the estate in 1993 after a career selling fine wines in Perth. By April 1998, she had renovated the historic Auburn Railway station as her cellar door and by 2000 she had acquired land in Watervale […]
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£21.99A Shiraz-Viognier blend from this well-known South Australian producer, predominantly a mouthful of black plum, earth and spice, with a pleasing hit of black olive, sage and dried herbs adding complexity on the finish.
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£40.99The fruit was sourced from an outstanding parcel at McHenry Hohnen Hazel’s Vineyard in southern Margaret River. The Cabernet Sauvignon vines grow on coarse lateritic soils with a northerly aspect and produce elegant wines. Intense aromas of red currants, violets and cedar are complemented by savoury black olive, tobacco and […]
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£46.50This wine is bright ruby in colour, with complex aromas of ripe blue plum, blueberry, raspberry and violets. There are notes of charcuterie, nutmeg and black pepper, with undertones of lemongrass and turmeric. A rich and supple medium-bodied palate with flavours of raspberry and baked plum. Fine-grained tannins complement the […]
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£11.50The striking labels on the Growers Touch range of wines pay homage to the vignerons and growers growing these grapes, with the bold hands and faces on each label featuring the grower responsible for the grapes in that wine. This wonderful Durif has typical notes on the nose of mulberry, […]
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£16.99With a family history of making alcoholic drinks in South Australia that dates back to 1886, the Pikes family who originally emigrated from Dorset are firmly established in the Clare Valley. At an altitude of 450 meters above sea level, their wines retain a beautiful freshness and acidity. 15% Tempranillo […]
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£13.50by Thistledown is all about good, clean fun. Working hand-in-hand with their merry (in a good season) band of growers, they craft wines of supreme quality without taking it too seriously. Their ethos is great fruit, grown by great people and made with love in the sure knowledge that wine […]
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