Viking Grand Barossa Valley Shiraz 2015

Deep dark black/purple with red hues. Aromatic nose with plum, black fruits and lovely spice. Notes of Christmas cake, dark chocolate and violets. Uncompromising Shiraz that is both elegant and powerful at the same time. There is exceptional structure, that delivers blackberry, raspberry and hints of pepper, finishing with impeccably polished tannins which balance the natural fruit acid to ensure the longevity of this exceptional wine from another great Barossa vintage.

Bin 1838 Premium Reserve Shiraz 2017

Full of dark fruit aromas including blackberry and plum. Freshly cut fruit flavours of blood plum, blackcurrant and cherries. A complex wine from well integrated oak which provides a spicy kick whilst the tannin balance is impeccable ensuring a smooth full bodied wine.

Monolith Vintners Old Vine Barossa Valley Shiraz 2015

Deep black to crimson red with purple highlights. A massive all encompassing nose when allowed to breathe, forest fruits, blackberries, kalamata olive, and black pepper which are supported by a dark core of espresso bean, leather saddle and dried raisons. The palate shows superb concentration offering up tremendous texture and combines great richness with notes of chocolate, white truffle, leather, blackcurrant, black olive and alcohol. This style of wine requires decanting and time to breathe to soften prior to consuming although will be cellared prior to release the wine has the fruit, alcohol and tannin structure to ensure cellaring for many more years where it will continue to evolve. A wonderfully example of big and bold Barossa Shiraz which will stand the test of time, ensure it is allowed to breathe for at least 3 hours prior to consuming.

Normans Estate Est 1853 Vine Ancestry 2017 Shiraz

Well-balanced elegant nose with soft freshly cut plum, blackberry and blueberry notes showing its youthfulness at this stage. This is complimented with star anise spice giving depth to the highly aromatic bouquet. Full and vibrant with an initial surge of juicy fruit flavours of blackberry, plum and mulberry. The oak and tannins are smooth and subtle with the under lying taste whilst some spice and natural fruit acid give length and definition. An outstanding match with all full flavoured red meat dishes. I find it goes well with the over powering delicious flavour of barbequed spare ribs!