The Scorpion Venom Mixed Dozen is a formidable collection of powerhouse Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon from Australia’s most prestigious regions, designed for collectors and connoisseurs who seek intensity, complexity, and highly acclaimed wines. This dozen unites Barossa, McLaren Vale, Eden Valley, Wrattonbully and Coonawarra prestige into one bold showcase of award-winning craftsmanship.

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

Intense and complex this full-bodied wine is rich and velvety with firm tannins and a long, lingering finish. Flavours of blackberry, plum and cherry with subtle notes of dark chocolate and black pepper round out this robust and well-balanced wine.

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

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

This hand-selected parcel of Cabernet fruit delivers a rich and fruit-driven wine with flavours of morello cherry and blackcurrant, followed by hints of pepper spice. The wine provides a full-bodied structure, silky tannins, and excellent varietal characteristics – for that lasting impression.

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 Mitolo Angela McLaren Vale Shiraz 2020 - 14.50% Alc 

The Mitolo Angela McLaren Vale Shiraz 2020 is a stunning wine that showcases the elegance and depth of McLaren Vale Shiraz. Named in tribute to Angela, the matriarch of the Mitolo family, this Shiraz is plush, elegant, and beautifully structured. The wine opens with aromas of satsuma plum, ripe raspberry, and blueberry, framed by silky tannins and a very fine texture. Delicate flickers of fresh herbs add savoury complexity, enhancing the aromatic profile of the wine.

94 Point Rated Erin Larkin Wine Advocate
94 Point Rated Sam Kim Wine Orbit
93 Point Rated Ken Gargett Wine Pilot
Silver Medal - Ned Goodwin Halldiay Wine Companion 

1x Bayliss Road Single Vineyard McLaren Vale Shiraz 2023 - 14.80% Alc 

The wine presents a big, round palate dominated by dark fruits of blackberry and plum, supported by savoury olive and licorice undertones. Aged in new French oak for 12 months, it delivers integrated oak spice that drives flavour and length. The finish is seamless, with silky smooth tannins tying together the wine’s powerful fruit and refined structure.

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

1x Stonehaven Limited Vineyard Release Wrattonbully Shiraz 2021 - 14.50% Alc 

This Shiraz is an intense fruit driven wine with abundant juicy, red fruit flavours and a rich round palate. Lingering dark fruits, pepper spice and subtle oak complete this wine for balanced and impressive finish.

96 Point Rated James Halliday Wine Companion
94 Point Rataed 5 Stars Sam Kim Wine Orbit
Gold Medal - Wine Showcase Magazine
Silver Medal - Cairns Show Wine Awards 2023

1x Saltram No 1 Shiraz 2017 - 14.50% Alc 

The Saltram No 1 Shiraz 2017 showcases the depth and power typical of iconic Barossa Shiraz. It was crafted using traditional methods in open fermenters, followed by maturation in French oak to bring out its complex, structured flavour. This wine is rich in both colour and flavour, with prominent aromas of ripe plums, black olives, and dark cherries, complemented by hints of cocoa and anise. The palate is dense and velvety, with a seamless integration of rich dark fruits, spices, and chalky tannins that deliver an exceptional finish.

97 Point Rated Tyson Stelzer Halliday Wine Companion
Gold Medal - Royal Adelaide Wineshow 2022
Gold Medal - Tyson Stelzer Halliday Wine Companion
Silver Medal - Barossa Wine Show 2022 

1x Schild Estate Angus Brae Barossa Valley Shiraz 2022 - 14.50% Alc 

The Schild Estate Angus Brae Barossa Valley Shiraz 2022 is a rich, full-bodied wine that perfectly captures the power and elegance of Barossa Valley Shiraz. With layers of dark chocolate, pepper spice, and ripe blackberries and plums, this Shiraz offers a complex and captivating profile. Fine-grained tannins and a touch of smoky cedar provide structure and depth, leading to a long, velvety finish that lingers on the palate.

96 Point Rated Sam Kim Wine Orbit
93 Point The Vintage Journal
92 Point Rated Ray Jordan Winepilot
Silver Medal - Dave Brookes Halliday Wine Companion 2025 

1x Monolith Vintners Monolithic Old Vine Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 - 14.50% Alc 

The nose is massive and intense, opening with exotic dark fruits before mellowing into waves of blackberry, dark cherry, and cassis. The French oak is still vivid, offering toasty spice and structure, while secondary notes of earth and leather saddle reflect the wine’s age and evolution. On the palate, the wine is dense and brooding, with immense richness and finely woven tannins, showcasing power, poise, and depth. This is a wine built to last and must be decanted for 1–2 hours prior to drinking to reveal its complexity.

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

1x Kellys Promise Reserve McLaren Vale Shiraz 2017 - 14.50% Alc 

The 2017 vintage opens with deep crimson-to-ink hues and an aromatic profile of black fruits, violets, kalamata olives, spice, and earthy undertones. The palate is muscular yet polished, with impressive mid-palate weight and layers of cassis, game meat, spice, and firm but integrated tannins.

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

1x Cape Barren Rare Bird McLaren Vale Shiraz 2019 - 14.50% Alc 

This Shiraz is a complex mix of power and elegance. Rich in texture and bursting with dark berry flavours, the wine lingers long on the palate with fine silky tannins.

97 Point Rated 5 Stars Sam Kim Wine Orbit
95 Point Rated Wine Showcase Magazine
94 Point Rated Ray Jordan Wine Pilot
Gold Medal - Wine Showcase Magazine
Award Winner - McLaren Vale Wine Show 2024

1x Kilikanoon Omen Shiraz 2017 - 14.50% Alc 

Deep inky purple in colour, the wine opens with seductive aromas of vanilla, blackberry, pepper, eucalyptus, and subtle liquorice. The palate is rich and smooth, with plush plum and blackberry at the core, evolving into a spicy, heady mix of dark chocolate, mint, and liquorice. The fine, powdery tannins and vibrant acidity carry the wine to a long, velvety finish that is both refined and deeply satisfying.

97 Point Rate 5 Stars - Sam Kim Wine Orbit
95 Point Rated Australian Wine Showcase Magazine
Gold Medal - Australian Wine Showcase Magazine

The Scorpion Venom Mixed Dozen is a collection of Australia’s fiercest reds, each a highly rated and medal-winning wine, built to impress now and evolve gracefully in the cellar.