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This is a most stylish Shiraz from Langhorne Creek. It’s spicy and vibrant with tremendous palate energy delivered on its...

Heartland Director’s Cut Shiraz 2021

Striking from the outset, this wine’s dark ruby colour promises good things to come. The nose is alluring, with notes...

Heartland Directors’ Cut Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Love this wine. It’s from a very good year and it reflects both the vintage and region. Perfumed aromas of...

Heartland Director’s Cut Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Imposing and classy, this rendition of the Director’s Cut is a true showstopper. With its inky ruby appearance, it immediately...

Heartland Shiraz 2021

Every week, I get to enjoy ham and cheese empanadas at home—a treat I never take for granted. Paired with...

Heartland Directors’ Cut Shiraz 2021

A beautifully structured and presented Shiraz from old Langhorne Creek vines. Aromas of dark cherry and spicy plum with a...

Heartland Ilicium 2021

This is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Dolcetto. I think the key to this ready-to-drink medium-bodied blend of...

Heartland Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Always a reliable choice, this variety excels in Langhorne Creek’s cool climate. Inky in appearance, it offers aromas of plum,...

Aramis Vineyard Collector Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

A dark shadowy restaurant, enclosed in cedar and willowy candlelight; an old school steakhouse would set the scene for this...

Aramis Museum Release The Heir Shiraz 2014

Those wanting to experience a mature Aussie red, look no further. This already has more than a decade under its...

Aramis Morpheus Shiraz Viognier 2018

Red Wine - White Wine - Shiraz - Viognier

2018 is a wonderful vintage and those who have it in their cellars have been fortunate. Those who don’t have...

Aramis Nemesis Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

A very attractive Cabernet from McLaren Vale, from this special vintage. Under diam, just 1,236 (very heavy) bottles were made....

Briar Ridge Limited Release BDX Blend 2023

A blend of predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon 75% with Cabernet Franc 11% and small touches of Malbec 8% and Petit Verdot...

Apogee Alto Pinot Gris 2024

The 2024 Alto Pinot Gris shows delicious purity of fresh pear florals and nectarine aromas, oak maturation adding volume and...

Varney Wines GSM 2022

A deeper and more generous combination to the Entrada, but still with the vibrancy and bright fruit expression. Some interesting...

Varney Wines Chardonnay 2024

White Wine - Chardonnay

A lighter-bodied Chardonnay, but one that reveals both depth and intensity. It comes from different clones within the Adelaide Hills,...

Varney Wines Grenache 2024

Red Wine - Grenache

Comes off 70-year-plus old bush vines from several sites in McLaren Vale. It was picked slightly early to retain the...

Varney Wines Syrah 2022

Red Wine - Syrah

A beautiful Syrah that comes from the Adelaide Hills. Merging of plummy blackberry fruits on the nose with a sprinkle...

Ulithorne Avitus Shiraz 2022