Deep red and displaying a perfume of plum, cherry and black pepper, which carry through in the mouthfeel and taste via the support of balanced tannins.

The altitudinal influence (to 600 metres) of this Central Ranges Shiraz is defined and embedded in a parcel of freshness. This mid-weighted wine displays red fruit flavours with hints of blackberries and pepper spice. An easy-going dinner shiraz, perfect with steak and roasted beef.

Our 2014 Cradle Shiraz is ruby red in colour bordering on black. The nose carries hints of dark chocolate and plum, with a suggested waft of rich pudding.nOn the palate, the well balanced combinations of oak introduces a rich, smooth and velvety mouthfeel, with intense sweet grape and fruit flavours underscored by great length and a lush soft finish.nAnother great example of a McLaren Vale Shiraz, this wine drinking beautifully now will also cellar well over next 8 to 12 years.

This medium-bodied vegan friendly and organic Merlot exhibits an inviting array of plum, chocolate and mixed berry aromas, integrated nicely by soft and velvety tannins and rounded off with a touch of sweet spice and savoury oak to finish.

The Tasting Panel was extremely impressed by this wine. An excellent example of Malbec, with loads of varietal fruit power yet manages to retain a degree of elegance.Dense crimson black saturation. Immense cola and prune with perfect freshness and ripeness. Dense palate richness with cola and blackberry, mouth-filling chocolatey power, and superb tannin richness and depth. A very well made example of the variety.

A beautifully juicy and spicy modern Hunter Valley Shiraz with fruit taking centre stage rather than oak.

First Creek are really winning over a lot of new fans, especially wine drinkers who may have previously not given the Hunter Valley its fair dues. In the glass: Deep garnet to purple. On the nose: Black and blueberry fruit, and spice. On the palate: Medium to full-bodied with luscious texture and soft tannins. Showing black cherry, blueberry and vanilla alongside red liquorice notes. Long and moreish.

This is a rich red wine displaying layers of red and blue fruits that are well complemented by sweetness ands tructure from the oak barrels. The presence of fine tannins and spicy notes contributes to the seamless palate, delivering a wine of greater character, intensity and balance. The wine is ready for immediate drinking but also has excellent potential for careful cellaring up to 10+ years.

David Hook's Shiraz is medium bodied, some vibrant characters of spicy red berries and soft rounding tannins with hints of vanilla oak on the palate. Ripe fruits richness with a lengthy finish. A great number to have handy when friends drop by.

One of the great wines of Australia, Hunter Shiraz is powerful as it is subtle. Everything is in balance: Pure ripe blackberry fruit flavours, some spice and earthy characters and round soft tannins.