Red Wine Archives

A firm yet refined and quite elegantly presented red blend of Margaret River, it’s Cabernet with five per cent Malbec....

Walburra Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Whole bunch pressed fruit and into 30% new French oak for 18 months maturation. A core of raspberry compote surrounded...

Walburra Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

This is an incredibly elegant and ethereal style of Cabernet from the Wilyabrup region of Margaret River. Layered cassis, fresh...

Parker Estate Terra Rossa Shiraz 2022

At first look, some generous winemaking stats might tell one story, but the taste tells another. This Coonawarra Shiraz boasts...

Parker Estate Kidman Block Shiraz 2022

Leaves a big impression from the very first swish of the glass and the lifted scent, aromatic, enticing, complex and...

Parker Estate Terra Rossa Merlot 2022

Red Wine - Merlot

My pick of the 2022 Parker Estate Terra Rossa trio. That lovely, velvety lush mouthfeel and gorgeous florals are exactly...

Kilikanoon Blocks Road Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

An elegant and refined Cabernet sourced from 48-year-old vines around the winery. Aromas of blackcurrant, plum and dark chocolate immediately...

Castle Rock Estate Pinot Noir 2023

Estate fruit, machine harvested and handpicked. 10 months on medium lees of which 25% was new oak and 15% whole...

Castle Rock Estate Diletti Pinot Noir 2023

Estate fruit, utilising carbonic maceration and matured in French oak for 10 months on medium lees. 14% in new oak...

Castle Rock Estate A&W Pinot Noir 2023

Estate fruit from their 1986 plantings matured in French oak for 10 months of which 18% was new. 27% whole...

Zonte’s Footstep Baron Von Nemesis Shiraz 2021

A refined and elegant expression of Barossa Shiraz, but still one with plenty of punch and drive. Earthy plummy aromas...

Zonte’s Footstep Z-Force Shiraz 2020

Draws its name from the famous Australian commando unit in World War II. A marvellous expression of McLaren Vale, combining...

Rosenthal Collector Mount Barker Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

A deluxe powerful Cabernet statement from Mount Barker. Nice merging of blackcurrant, bay leaf and black olive on the nose....

Rosenthal Richings Frankland River Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

The beautiful, perfumed Cabernet fruit of Frankland River is immediately evident. Seductive blackcurrant and violet with a little glazed cherry...

Rosenthal The Marker Pemberton Pinot Noir 2023

A very pretty and delicious young Pinot that offers immediate drinking appeal but has the structure and core to support...

Yering Station Pinot Noir 2023

Wonderfully perfumed aromas of sour cherry and violets with a subtle spicy nuance. The palate displays excellent cherry and subtle...

Yering Station Village Shiraz 2021

A delightful fleshy and plush Shiraz. Bright and brilliant red fruit luminosity with faint crimson hues. The nose shows a...

Mount Langi Ghiran Talus Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Such a stylish and thoroughly beautiful expression of Grampians cooler climate cabernet. Highly perfumed aromas of blackcurrant and a touch...

Mount Langi Ghiran Talus Shiraz 2021

The colour is brilliant and bright with deep crimson hues. The nose offers a lovely combination of cherry and chocolatey...

Mount Langi Ghiran Cliff Edge Shiraz 2021

Beautiful, perfumed aromas greet from the start, cherry and dark plum with a spicy raspberry nuance. The palate is medium...

Xanadu Circa 77 Shiraz 2021

You’re getting a decent bang for your buck with this excellent value red wine. Red fruits with a subtle spicy...

Hewitson Barrel 1853 Shiraz Mourvèdre Barossa Valley 2021

Red Wine - Mourvèdre - Shiraz

A 50/50 split barrel blend of the best selections of the 2021 Monopole Mother Vine Shiraz and the 2021 Old...

Hewitson The Dorrien Bank Cabernet Sauvignon Barossa Valley 2022