1x Curtis Family Martins Vineyard Limited McLaren Vale Shiraz 2021 - 14.00% Alc 

In the glass, the bouquet reveals ripe blackberry and dark plum layered with liquorice and subtle confectionery notes. The palate is full-bodied and richly textured, delivering waves of juicy blackberry, dark chocolate, liquorice and warming spice. Soft, velvety tannins frame the fruit beautifully, creating impressive depth and a lingering finish of blackberry, cocoa and spice that carries with confidence and balance.

97 Point Rated - Sam Kim Wine Orbit
96 Point Rated – Russell Gallagher Vino Masters
95 Point Rated  – Shanteh Wale Wine Pilot
95 Point Rated - Bob Campbell MW
95 Point Rated  - Ken Gargett Wine Pilot 
95 Point Rated  - Shanteh Wale Wine Pilot
94 Point Rated  – Ray Jordan Wine Pilot
94 Point Rated – Lisa Cardelli Wine Pilot
94 Point Rated - Mike Bennie Wine Business Magazine
93 Point Rated  – Asia International Wine Competition
93 Point Rated - Campbell Mattinson
90 Point Rated  – Ned Goodwin
Gold Medal - International Sommeliers Choice Awards

1x Normans Peacock McLaren Vale Shiraz 2022 - 15.00% Alc 

The palate is generous and layered — black cherries, ripe blackberries, and licorice mingle with savoury undertones and dark cocoa. Fine, juicy tannins glide through the finish, giving remarkable length and finesse to this powerful yet beautifully balanced Shiraz. Drinking superbly now, it will continue to evolve gracefully in the cellar, gaining further complexity over time.

97 Point Rated - Australian Wine Showcase Magazine
95 Point Rated 5 Stars - Russell Gallagher Vinomasters
94 Point Rated 5 Stars - Sam Kim Wine Orbit
Gold Medal - Australian Wine showcase Magazine

1x Chateau Yaldara 1847 Grand Pappy Barossa Shiraz 2021 - 14.90% Alc 

As the wine opens, its soft, voluptuous texture and dense structural core combine to deliver remarkable balance and persistence, ensuring both immediate appeal and exceptional cellaring potential. Its outstanding pedigree is confirmed by elite critical recognition, including 97 Points from Ray Jordan, 97 Points and 5 Stars from Sam Kim Wine Orbit, and 95 Points from Ken Gargett, firmly positioning it among the most highly rated Barossa releases of the vintage.

97 Point Rated - Ray Jordan Wine Pilot
97 Point Rated 5 Stars - Sam Kim Wine Orbit
95 Point Rated - Ken Gargett Wine Pilot

1x Thistledown Wine Company GILO Special Reserve McLaren Vale Shiraz 2022 - 14.50% Alc 

Deep crimson with an opaque, inky blue/black core. Bold and concentrated, featuring blackberry, dark plum, and mocha, with distinct iron/blacksmithy notes, aniseed, cocoa powder, bay leaves, and roasted hazelnut. Medium-to-full-bodied with immense concentration and plush, velvety, mouth-coating tannins. The flavour profile includes dark berries, cured meat, thyme, and savoury, spicy oak. It is characterized by a "satiny smooth" feel, balancing deep dark fruit with structured, refined tannins. Long, persistent, and rich. 

96 Point Rated - Tony Love Wine Pilot
95 Point Rated 5 Stars - Russell Gallagher Vino Masters
95 Point Rated - Sam Kim Wine Orbit
94 Point Rated - Ken Gargett Wine Pilot 

1x Hewitson Cask 66 Barossa Shiraz 2024 - 13.50% Alc 

From the glass, it opens with an alluring bouquet of ripe plum, blackberry and violet, layered with dark chocolate, aniseed and subtle hints of smoked meat, tobacco and coffee. The palate is plush and expansive, delivering generous waves of black fruit wrapped in savoury notes of soy, clove and black pepper. Fine, supple tannins and a natural line of acidity create a seamless structure, while the oak is perfectly integrated, adding polish and depth without overwhelming the fruit. The finish is long, savoury and harmonious, leaving a lasting impression of both power and elegance. With 97-point ratings from Ken Gargett (Wine Pilot) and Vino Masters, and the previous vintage achieving an outstanding 99 points from Sam Kim (Wine Orbit), this is a wine that firmly sits among the elite tier of Barossa Shiraz.

98 Point Rated - Ray Jordan Wine Pilot
98 Point Rated - Tony Love
98 Point 5 Star Sam Kim Wine Orbit
97 Point Rated - Ken Gargett Wine Pilot
97 Point Rated - Russell Gallagher Vino Masters

1x The Colonial Estate Richard Lander Old Vine Barossa Valley Shiraz 2023 - 15.00% Alc 

The nose is dense and complex, revealing red and black forest fruits, spicy plum and black cherry alongside hints of dried fruit and cracked pepper. On the palate, this full-bodied Barossa Shiraz unfolds with layers of plum, dark chocolate and dried fig supported by savoury notes of leather saddle and white pepper. Sweet Shiraz fruit sits confidently around a firm tannin backbone, while earthy nuance and balanced acidity provide length and structure, carrying the wine through to a long, voluptuous finish.

1x Neldner Road Neldner Road Barossa Valley Shiraz 2022 - 14.50% Alc 

Matured for 18 months in seasoned barrels previously used for Kraehe, the oak integration adds depth and polish while allowing the fruit to remain the centrepiece of the wine. In the glass it reveals an opaque maroon colour with impressive concentration. The nose opens with dark Barossa fruit layered with chocolate, blackberry, cassis and mocha, while savoury nuances of liquorice, beef stock, soy and subtle earthy tones build complexity in the background. The palate is rich and powerful yet beautifully balanced, delivering remarkable intensity, depth and length supported by finely integrated oak and smooth structural tannins.

98 Point Rated - Tony Love Wine Pilot
97 Point Rated 5 Stars Sam Kim Wine Orbit
96 Point Rated - Ken Gargett Wine Pilot

1x Orlando Lawsons Padthaway Shiraz 2013 - 15.00% Alc 

The nose is powerful and layered, revealing dark red fruits, liquorice, plum and chocolate intertwined with charry French and American oak. Extended maceration on skins and 18 months maturation in a combination of premium hogsheads has shaped a palate that is rich, plush and full-bodied, delivering brooding blackberry and dark cherry wrapped in assertive, finely structured tannins. This is Shiraz built for longevity, earning seven individual 95-point ratings and ten gold medals, confirming its reputation as one of Australia’s most iconic wines from a region celebrated for power and elegance.

95 Point Rated - James Halliday Wine Companion
95 Point Rated 5 Stars - Russell Gallagher Vinomasters
95 Point Rated - Limestone Coast Wine Show 2023
95 Point Rated - National Wine Show of Australia 2019
95 Point Rated - Limestone Coast Wine Show 2019
95 Point Rated - Royal Melbourne Wine Show 2018
95 Point Rated - Limestone Coast Wine Show 2018
95 Point Rated - Limestone Coast Wine Show 2017
94 Point Rated - Campbell Mattinson James Halliday Wine Companion
91 Point Rated - Mike Bennie The Wine Front
90 Point Rated - Jack Suckling JamesSuckling.com
Top Gold - National Wine Show of Australia 2019
Gold Medal - Limestone Coast Wine Show 2023
Gold Medal - Sydney Royal Wine Show 2019
Gold Medal - Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2019
Gold Medal - Limestone Coast Wine Show 2019
Gold Medal - Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2018
Gold Medal - Melbourne Royal Wine Awards 2018
Gold Medal - Limestone Coast Wine Show 2018
Gold Medal - Limestone Coast Wine Show 2017
Gold Medal - Limestone Coast Wine Show 2015
Award Winner - Cowra Wine Show 2015
Award Winner - Rutherglen Royal Wine Show 2015
Award Winner - Royal Hobart Wine Show 2015
Award Winner - Melbourne Royal Wine Awards 2015
Award Winner - National Wine Show Of Australia 2016
Award Winner - Royal Sydney Wine Show 2016
Award Winner - Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2017
Award Winner - National Wine Show Of Australia 2017
Award Winner - Melbourne Royal Wine Awards 2017
Award Winner - Perth Royal Wine Show 2017
Award Winner - Perth Royal Wine Show 2018
Award Winner - National Wine Show Of Australia 2018

1x Kings Hill McLaren Vale Shiraz 2022- 14.50% Alc 

The palate continues the theme of power and polish, with generous layers of blackberry, black cherry and plum wrapped around a core of rich cocoa, subtle coffee bean and savoury spice. The structure is beautifully composed—fine, velvety tannins give the wine presence without heaviness, and the oak integration adds depth while allowing the purity of fruit to shine. A 96-point rating from Australian Wine Showcase Magazine underscores its quality, with the wine showing the hallmark density, length and concentration that define top-tier McLaren Vale Shiraz.

96 Point Rated - Australian WIne Showcase Magazine
94 Point Rated 5 Stars - Sam Kim Wine Orbit
Gold Medal - Australian Wine Showcase Magazine

1x Reschke Armenta Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 - 14.50% Alc

After harvest, the grapes are matured in small French oak casks, which enhances the softness and elegance of the wine. The resulting wine is fruit-driven, with vibrant notes of morello cherry, blackcurrant, and a touch of pepper spice. The palate is full-bodied and well-structured, with silky tannins and an elegant finish, perfectly balanced to highlight the varietal characteristics of Coonawarra’s iconic Cabernet Sauvignon.

95 Point Rated - Wine Showcase Magazine
95 Point Rated 5 Stars - Sam Kim Wine Orbit
93 Point Rated - Ken Gargett Wine Pilot
92 Point Rated - Shanteh Wale James Halliday Wine Companion
Gold Medal - Wine Showcase Magazine
Silver Medal - Shanteh Wale Halliday Wine Companion

1x Vinecrest Basket Pressed Barossa Valley Shiraz 2024 - 14.00% Alc 

The palate is intense and finely composed, delivering ripe blackberry, black cherry and warm spice wrapped in brambly fruit richness. Dark chocolate tannins provide tension and drive, while the savoury finish carries exceptional length and balance. 

96 Point Rated - Russell Gallagher Vino Masters
94 Point Rated 5 Stars - Sam Kim Wine Orbit

1x Schild Estate Three Springs Barossa Valley Shiraz 2021 - 14.50% Alc 

In the glass, it reveals a deep, inky crimson hue, opening with intense aromas of blackberry, plum and dark cherry, layered with subtle notes of dark chocolate, black pepper and spice. The palate is full-bodied and velvety, flowing with concentrated dark fruit flavours supported by firm, well-structured tannins and beautifully integrated oak. Despite its power, the wine maintains balance and refinement, finishing long, smooth and persistently complex.

97 Point Rated - Sam Kim Wine Orbit
96 Point Rated - James Halliday Wine Companion
96 Point Rated - Ray Jordan Wine Pilot
96 Point Rated - Ken Gargett Wine Pilot
95 Point Rated - Sean Mitchell Grape Observer
95 Point Rated - Mike Bennie WBM