Australia

Robert Parker 94"Rated, but no tasting note given.Although these wines are normally reviewed by my colleagues David Schildknect in his Languedoc-Roussillon and Alsace reports and Lisa Perrotti-Brown in her reviews of Australian wines, I tasted them during my visit with Chapoutier, so I will

Wine Spectator 91"Vibrant, generous and expressive, offering cherry and pomegranate flavors, with fine tannins wrapped around a hint of green tea on the finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese and Alicante Bouschet. Drink now through 2016."—H.S.

Wine Advocate 95"Produced of 100% Shiraz from a single vineyard, the 2010 Carnival of Love was aged in American oak, 97% new. Very deep purple-black in color, it is intensely scented of blueberry preserves, creme de cassis and warm black cherries with an undercurrent of baking spices, licorice,

Robert Parker 96"The 2003 Shiraz Roennfeldt Road offers up an ethereal perfume of sandalwood, incense, lavender, Asian spices, and blueberry compote. Rich, dense, and very long in the finish, the wines 18.5% alcohol pokes through with a touch of heat. For that reason, it is likely to be

Wine Spectator 93"Ripe, supple and succulent, offering a juicy mouthful of red berry, blackberry, cherry, clove and white pepper flavors that sail easily over refined tannins, picking up steam on the finish. Best from 2014 through 2020. 1,500 cases made. " (Jul 31, 2012)

" The Shiraz fruit for this wine is selected quite late in the growing season to coincide with the picking of a small parcel of Viognier. Both varieties were co-fermented on skins for 7 days then drained and pressed to seasoned oak for maturation up to 30 months. While being quite ripe the Viognier

Wine Advocate 93+"Very deep purple-black color with notes of creme de cassis, warm plums and dark chocolate with hints of licorice and fertile loam, the 2010 Reserve Red Wine is very full-bodied and voluptuous in the mouth, offering tons of ripe fruit layers that are supported by a medium to full

"Pale straw with green hues; Fresh varietal flavours of rockmelon and lemon citrus with attractive creamy nuances, subtle oak and soft acidity that leads to a well balanced fruit driven finish." ~ Winery Notes

Stephen Tanzer 92"Inky ruby. Sexy, high-pitched aromas of blackberry, cherry-cola, graphite, mint and cured tobacco. Suave, sweet red and dark berry and candied violet flavors stain the palate, with silky tannins providing shape. With air, the minty quality gains strength and carries through the

Wine Advocate 93"A blend of Langhorne Creek and McLaren Vale fruit, the 2010 Blue Eyed Boy Shiraz presents a very deep purple black color and is profoundly scented of warm black berries, blueberry pie filling, licorice and cloves with hints of Chinese five spice, mocha and cedar. Very rich,

Robert Parker 92+Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2010 Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz displays pure cassis and black cherry cordial aromas underlying notes of aniseed, violets, pepper and chocolate. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is voluptuous and wonderfully balanced between vibrant acid and a medium

"Rich tropical fruits with a creamy finish. This wine is soft yet fresh with balanced acidity and lingering melon flavors on the tongue." ~Winery Notes

" The 2011 Amon Ra reflects the absolute essence of the Amon Ra style - generosity of flavor with finesse of structure.100% dry grown Shiraz from 50-130 year old vines.Fermented in 1 and 2 tonne open fermenters, hand plunged 3 times daily. A small precentage completed primary fermentation in

Wine Spectator 94"Succulent and smooth, this tremendously complex tawny is layered with caramel, walnut, coffee, almond and orange peel flavors, long, elegant and spicy in the mouth. All this and wow, what a price -- this wine could double as a Best Buy. 5,000 cases made."

Robert Parker 90"The Dead Letter Office Shiraz is usually a McLaren Vale dominate blend, though for the 2008 Dead Letter Office Shiraz fruit harvested after the heat-wave was not used and therefore the proportions are 62% Padthaway and 38% McLaren Vale. Very deep purple-black in color, it gives

Robert Parker 90The 2010 Thomas Hyland Shiraz displays a deep garnet-purple color and aromas of ripeblackberry and cherry preserves plus hints of bacon, pepper, tree bark and cedar.Concentrated and taut on the medium-bodied palate, it has crisp acidity and a medium level ofgrainy tannins,

"[ yellow tail ] Malbec is packed with rich berry fl avors, dark spice and pepper. Oak maturation adds a delicious balance of chocolate and vanilla fl avors and the texture is soft and round with a long and persistent fi nish." ~ Winery notes

James Halliday 93"Deep purple-crimson; a medium- to full-bodied wine awash with red and black fruit, principally cherry, abundant ripe tannins and enough oak; has balance and length."Wine Spectator 89"Lean and a tad tart, this offers fleshy ripe cherry, tobacco and spice flavors that linger

Wine Advocate 91 "The 2011 Woodcutters Shiraz doesn’t miss a beat in this difficult vintage. Deep garnet-purple colored, it is scented of cassis, black plums and macerated blackberries over nuances of charcoal, black pepper, smoked duck breast and violets. Full-bodied and packed with black berry

Wine Spectator 90"This is dark and juicy, medium in weight, with focused, dense blackberry, cherry and licorice flavors, which persist on the refined finish. Drink now through 2018." ~3,375 cases imported. (Feb 29, 2012)

James Halliday 90"It hardly needs to be said that this wine is ludicrously good value. Mid- garnet in colour, it has an attractive raspberry, licorice and sage bouquet, then a medium-bodied and succulent palate, with Provencal herbs drawing out the finish. It's a very good example of the

Wine Spectator 91" Broad, supple, ripe and expressive, with a dense texture, this red is deep in flavor, roiling with black currant, mint and licorice flavors. Finishes with intensity. Drink now through 2020." ~ H.SWine Advocate 90+" Deep garnet-purple, the 2010 Avalon Tree Cabernet

"Deep garnet in color with vibrant magenta bubbles. Aromas of concentrated blackcurrant with hints of licorice, spice and dark cherries. Creamy bubbles and luscious sweetness envelop the plump blackberry mid-palate, which is enhanced with hints of savory development. The long sweet fruit finish is

Wine Spectator 90"Supple, velvety and generous with its red berry, cherry and cream flavors, mingling on the long and easygoing finish. Shiraz, Tempranillo, Mourvedre, Grenache and Counoise. Drink now through 2016."James Halliday 90"A Mediterranean blend in every respect and the fresh

"Color: Crimson, deep-red core. Nose: Delicately scented with fragrances of lavender/rosemary/rose-petal. Well-absorbed oak (cedar), and a suggestion of regional artifact —spearmint and blackcurrant pastille. Subtle background scents of fruit mince/sage/brown butter cautiously seep in to fill any