Australian Wines
Regional Icons of South Australia Giftpack, each case contains two Giftpacks.
REGIONALS GIFTPACKS
Heggies Chardonnay 2010, Eden Valley
One of Australia's highest altitude vineyard sites, Heggies vineyard has cool temperatures and rocky, well-drained soil. These provide the lean and environment necessary to stress and challenge the Chardonnay vines, resulting in low yields of quality berries with intense flavour. The grapes are hand-picked, then fermented and matured in a range of new and old French oak barriques for 11 months. The wine has fresh apple and pear flavours and a creamy nougat-like fullness.
Penfolds Magill Estate Shiraz 2008
Located within Adelaide's city boundaries, Magill Estate is the place where Dr. Penfold originally settled in Australia, and remains one of the iconic South Australian vineyards. Almost the polar opposite of Grange, favouring elegance and finesse over raw power and concentration, Magill Estate's perfume and fragrance stands out. The 2006 is both restrained and opulent, elegant and complex and simply hedonistic. Fruit spices and mocha cherry on the nose with long, lingering flavours that caress rather than bludgeon the palate. A balance of spices, firm tannins and gorgeous ripe fruit will allow the wine to age for 10-15 years.
Jim Barry Shiraz 'The Armagh' 2006, Clare Valley, South Australia
Lying on a north-west-facing slope of the Clare Valley, Jim Barry's vineyard is a natural sun trap, providing superb ripening conditions for Shiraz. Dense and purple in colour, the wine has an abundance of blackberry and mulberry flavours, with notes of mint and eucalyptus adding tremendous complexity on the palate, leading to a long finish packed with cinnamon, star anise and hints of rosemary. Aged in French and American oak for 17 months, the wine is polished and generous in its youth, but will develop immeasurably given 10+ years in bottle.
Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz
Premium Shiraz grapes from some of South Australia's best vineyards have been selected to maintain this consistent style and quality. The wine has excellent structure and length, and while it is ready for drinking now, will gain further complexity over the next two to four years. This wine displays a good concentration of sweet, rich raspberry and blackberry fruit, laced with liquorice and spice.
Tapanappa Whalebone Vineyard Wrattonbully Merlot 2006 Australia 75cl
TAPANAPPA WHALEBONE MERLOT 2006
Hardys Stamp of Australia Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 75cl
HARDY'S STAMP SEMILLON SAUV BLANC 75CL
HENSCHKE - Tappa Pass Shiraz 2004/05 75cl Bottle
Very deep crimson in colour. The nose is concentrated and complex, with sweet lifted ripe aromas of spicy blackberries, blueberries and prunes, with hints of chocolate, anise and tar. The palate is sweet, ripe and lush, concentrated and complex, with intense blackberry fruits, plum, anise, cedar and tar. The texture is fleshy with silky layered tannins, excellent balance and great length. The average winter rainfall this season was a welcome relief after 2003's fourth-worst drought in history. A relatively frost-free, wet warm and thundery spring followed, creating a natural 'greenhouse' effect. The vines grew vigorously, flowered and in general set a large crop. December was the hottest for 10 years, however at the start of 2004 the weather became mild and windy and the vines thrived under virtually no heat stress. At the start of February searing heat caused sunburn and significant crop losses. Nnew records were broken with Ssouth Australia experiencing its hottest day ever. Fortunately March returned the region to glorious sunny days and cold dewy nights, with a couple of minor rain events, allowing the fruit to ripen under near perfect conditions. The vintage was almost as late as 2002 with good yields and excellent fruit quality. Matured in 55% new, 45% used French hogsheads for 18 months prior to blending and bottling. The Barossa has a core of grapegrowers of German-Lutheran descent dating back five generations, doggedly continuing the traditions of their forebears. Ooccasionally one or two parcels of fruit come over the weighbridge that just blow us away; this wine is one such example. The old, low-yielding vines are growing in devigorating Nneoproterozoic soils about 542 million years old, ranging from red-brown earths to terra rossa. The tiny-berried, fully mature black shiraz grapes were sourced from grower vineyards in Tappa Pass and Light Pass and were vinified in traditional open-top fermenters and then matured for two years in new and seasoned French oak barrels. A limited-production wine from vintages of superior to excellent quality only.
2009 Pinot Noir, Barwick Estate, Pemberton
Australia has a chequed history with Pinot Noir. Too often it's over cooked in the heat of the Australian vineyards, producing bland, unbalanced wines. However there are some glorious examples of excellent Pinot at very good prices. The Barwick Estate is one such wine. Fruit is sourced from the southerly tip of Western Australia, so it's one of the coolest of vineyard locations in the country. The Pemberton region is home to the Karri tree, and these giants create a magnificent back-drop to the vineyards at Barwick Estate. Nigel Ludlow is winemaker here and has an elegant touch when it comes to working with oak. The subtle use of French oak provides spice and leather notes to a palate of wild berries and plums. Full, ripe tannins enable this juicy wine to develop layers of complexity and a satisfying finish.
2007 Watervale Riesling, Mitchell Estate
We've been fans of this stellar Riesling for decades. Incisive and elegant, with freshly-cut grapefruit and lemon zest flavours, it's fantastically refreshing, and a favourite at Cellar and Kitchen Store tastings. Despite having so many contenders for Riesling supremacy in South Australia's Clare Valley (an area north of the Barossa Valley with slate as bedrock - just as in some top German vineyards) Jane and Andrew Mitchell effortlessly lead the pack vintage after vintage.
Geoff Merrill 'Reserve' Shiraz
The limited reserve range of wines from the Merrill stable are the result of Geoff's desire to make and release small batches of his finest wines. Top Aussie wine writer James Halliday recently rated Geoff as one of Australias finest winemakers who is right at the top of his game! This wine recently won the great Australian Shiraz Challenge scoring 96/100. Full of spice and intense medium bodied black fruit flavours and a delightful integrated toasty finish. This is an example of Australian Shiraz at it's finest.
The Celebration Case 12 x 75cl Bottles
Get your Union Jack flags out, this selection of summer dazzlers is the perfect accompaniment to your Diamond Jubilee celebrations. From Italian Pinot Grigio to Australian Shiraz; we've even thrown in a juicy Chilean Rosé. There's something in there for everyone. If you're sending this case as a gift don't forget to select a stylish gift carton for just £5.
Hamelin Bay 'Five Ashes' Chardonnay
Hand-crafted by winemaker Julian Scott this wine has a youthful colour of straw, tinged with green. It has aromas of peach, pear and dried bananas preceding a lovely toasty complex oakiness. This fantastic full flavoured and dry example, is typical of an intense cool climate Burgundian styled white wine. Fermented and aged on its lees, this delicous wine has medium depth with balanced acidity, integrated oak and a butterscotch finish.
The Italian Essentials Mixed Case
Italy is one of the world's largest wine-producing countries in the world. In fact, the region of Puglia, in the heel of the Italian boot, produces as much wine as the whole of Australia!It's no surprise that the variety of wine produced within this beautiful country is huge, and the choice can be somewhat overwhelming! That is why we have put together a mixed case for you which contains the most famous Italian wines! The Mixed Case contains:Montasolo Prosecco DOC Frizzante x 2 bottlesIn Italy, there is nothing more chic than enjoying a refreshing glass of Prosecco in the sunshine, with obligatory oversized sunglasses on! Prosecco is from the Veneto region, and the sparkling, low alcohol (10.5%) wine is really a treat to discover. This sparkling wine is characterised by apple notes on the nose. On the palate, it is well-balanced and fruity. It is fantastic with desserts, especially strawberries, but it can also be enjoyed as an aperitif. A perfect wine for those celebratory occasions!Morello Barolo DOCG 2007 x 2 bottlesMorello Barolo DOCG is a robust red wine, full-bodied and very dry. The nose is pronounced and complex with aromas of ripe strawberries, tar, roses, violets and truffles. On the palate, the wine shows a wonderful complexity with hints of smoke and chocolate. Well-balanced with a long finish. This king of wines should be decanted before drinking. Gran Maestro Valpolicella DOC Ripasso 2009 x 2 bottlesThe Ripasso technique consists of adding the pomace of leftover grape skins and seeds from the fermentation Amarone to the batch of Valpolicella wines for a period of extended maceration. This method adds greater size, complexity and ageing potential to the wine. Beautiful dark red colour with purple hues. Pleasant fragrance with notes of ripe red fruits. Velvety taste with aromas of cherries and blackberries. This wine is well-balanced and full of exciting flavours. Made from a blend of regional red grapes : 60% Corvina, 35% Rondinella, 5% Molinara.
TYRRELLS - Double Barrel 24 Shiraz 2003/05 75cl Bottle
The Tyrrell family are proud to release their new super Shiraz, DB24. This wine represents a new approach to red winemaking at Tyrrell's. The concept for DB24 was to create a contempory Shiraz that still maintains the Tyrrell stamp of finesse and elegance. Approximately 90% of the Shiraz grapes were sourced from McLaren Vale, and picked to have both the extract and fleshiness of fruit typical of the region. Approximately 10% of Heathcote Shiraz was blended back to the base wine to add structure and finesse. The double new oak maturation for 12 months each, is the derivation of the name DB24. The vintage was affected from drought conditions in the summer of 2003 which left crop levels down by as much as 50% in some instances. With the limited quantity, there was certainly no lack in quality with intense flavour and deep colour. Picking began on the 7th March, 20 days earlier than 2002. Fermented at the Hunter Valley headquarters in large potter tanks then transferred to new French oak. After 12 months the wine was then trasferred back into special new oak casks that were hand selected by Bruce Tyrrell from the Vicard Cooperage in Cognac. These barriques had profiled interior to increase the wood to wine ratio. The wine was bottled in May 2005. A modern style of Australian Shiraz that has harnessed the strengths of these two great wine regions. The Mclaren Vale gives the wine the extract and fleshiness for which it is renowned and the 10% Heathcote adds savoury undertones and gives the wine balance. The finish is long, and held together well by a thread of acidity. The lunar calendar illustrated on this label has been the vigneron's timepiece: signalling when to harvest, when to cellar and when to enjoy. This wine is matured for 12 months each in double new oak and is the derivation of the name Double Barrel 24. The concept for this wine was to create a contemporary Shiraz that still maintains the Tyrrell stamp of finesse and elegance. The grapes used for this wine come from McLaren Vale and Heathcote, two of the best Shiraz regions in the world.
Pauletts Andreas Shiraz
Great depth of color, richness of flavours spice, berry fruits, chocolate and mocha, coupled with the harmony of fruit, acid and tannin make up the rewarding mouth feel and ultimate enjoyment of this wine.
NICHOLAS FAITH - Australia's Liquid Gold Paperback Book
Limited stock. Australia is setting the pace for wine world-wide. This book examines the best elements in Australia's character - from willingness to innovate to a disregard for tradition to embracing exactly what the consumer demands - and charts the success and story of Australia's wine trade. Format: Paperback Size: 216 x 135mm Pages: 400 ISBN: 9781840007947
Ten Minutes by Tractor Estate Pinot Noir 2009, Mornington Peninsular
Mornington Peninsular is a sub-region of Victoria which, in recent years, has been identified as arguably the best area in Australia for cultivating the classic Burgundian varieties. Made in small open-topped fermenters with wild yeasts and matured for 11-15 months in French oak, this is an elegant and polished Australian Pinot.
2008 Riesling, Watervale, Tim Gramp, Clare Valley
If you're looking forward to some expensive seafood (or just quiche on the beach), you'll be delighted with this intensely citrusy Riesling from Tim Gramp and South Australia's elite Clare Valley. The area lies on rich seams of slate, like those underlying some of Germany's finest vineyards. Which makes for impressive roofing and fantastically pure Rieslings. Watervale is among the Clare's most sought-after vineyard areas, so this really is the crème de la crème.
Mayfield Estate 'Single Vineyard' Chardonnay
Archetypal Aussie Chardonnay, crafted to show the full spectrum and expression of Australia's coolest wine region. A proportion was aged on its lees in French oak barriques. The wine is brilliant straw yellow in colour, with aromas of sweet fig, melon and citrus fruits. The palate has a fine fresh texture with layers of complex flavours, creamy cracked yeast and butterscotch, and fine grained oak notes lead to a long and sophisticated finish..
2006 Sangiovese, Highwood
Sourced from South Australia's historic Langhorne Creek. . The sort of forthright style Rob Dundon of Beresford has made his stock-in-trade. Snapped up by Hardy's after graduating from wine college, he rose up the ranks over a decade. Having bought his own century-old bluestone cellars in McLaren Vale, he's gone on to win over 1,000 medals.
Jacob's Creek Three Vines Shiraz Grenache Sangiovese Rose 500ml
Medium bodied with wonderful fresh acidity. The tradtional plum raspberry, and creamy cassis are indicative of the Shiaraz and Grenache. There is also a floral note and firmer textured finish courtesy of the Sangiovese in the blend. This is very much the 'modern' style of Australian Rose. It is savoury and dry rather than confectionary and sweet making it a genuine partner to a variety of different foods.
Red Mixed Case
We have selected six fantastic red wines which will take you across the globe for your tasting discovery!Tasting notes:Cedar Wood Ruby Cabernet Central Valley 2010(California)Elegant and fruity red wine from the Ruby Cabernet grape. Bright ruby colour with juicy aromas of sweet, red fruits completed with a slightly herbal note. On the palate, the wine is fruity (sweet cherries, blackberries and raspberries). Long and seductive finish.Queensland Cellars Prestige Shiraz South-East Australia 2011 (Australia )A fantastic Shiraz-Cabernet blend. Prune and fig aromas on the nose, with a hint of spice on the palate. A great wine to warm your cockles! Aurvin Estate Reserve Merlot Moldavia 2009 (Modolva)Warm, fruity and soft red wine from the Republic of Moldova. Deep, garnet colour with fruity aromas of red fruits and poppy seeds. Soft and velvety on the palate with hints of cherries, plums, vanilla and earth. Pleasant and long finish. Serve at 16
2008 Highwood Sauvignon Blanc, South Australia
Highwood Sauvignon offers McLaren Vale finesse: glinting lime green, with refreshingly crisp, delicate kiwi fruit flavour and herbal hints. A wine for grilled fish. Maker Rob Dundon is dedicated to creating wines that showcase South Australia's most prestigious regions. Having graduated from top Australian wine college Roseworthy in 1974 he was snapped up by Hardy's and rose up the ranks over 11 years, then struck out on his own, proceeding to snare over 1,000 medals. Highwood Sauvignon offers McLaren Vale finesse: glinting lime green, with refreshingly crisp, delicate kiwi fruit flavour and herbal hints. A wine for grilled fish. Maker Rob Dundon is dedicated to creating wines that showcase South Australia's most prestigious regions. Having graduated from top Australian wine college Roseworthy in 1974 he was snapped up by Hardy's and rose up the ranks over 11 years, then struck out on his own, proceeding to snare over 1,000 medals.
The Lodge Hill Shiraz 2010, Jim Barry, Clare Valley
Clare Valley's relatively cool climate results in reds that are more elegant and freshly fruity than in many other regions of Australia. This Shiraz really epitomises the Clare style, coming from one of the highest altitude, and therefore coolest locations. The inky blackcurrant and boysenberry fruit is lifted by violet and menthol notes, with smooth tannins still providing plenty of grip and a good 5 years' cellaring potential.
2006 Entity Shiraz, Barossa Valley
John Duval is one of the great icons of Australian winemaking. Having headed up the mighty Penfolds and steered its flagship wine, Grange, to cult status, he set off on his own a few years back. From mega-corps to one-man band he now tends several patches of ancient vines in the Barossa Valley.
Pauletts Polish Hill River Shiraz
Aromas of blackberry, plum and chocolate are given an element of spice from 18 months maturation in American oak barrel. It is a powerful Shiraz, richly flavoured with candied fruits, game and mineral nuances, long and satisfying.
Wolf Blass Red Label Brut Chardonnay Pinot Noir
This sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir contains a bouquet of fresh fruit and creamy yeast. A delightful example of Australian sparkling wine.
