Barossa Valley

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

" 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

" 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 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"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

Robert Parker 93"A complex wine owing to the sourcing of grapes from different areas, the earthy nose opens up to rich spice and black fruit characters. The big palate displays classic briary ripe Grenache fruit finishing with cinnamon spice."

" Colour: Deep red, black core. Aroma: From a milder, wetter year this wine displays great finesse. A beautiful array of lifted red fruits, including a touch of cranberry and soft jellies, subtle spice and graphite with subtle cedar and tobacco lying underneath. Palate: A touch bolder on the palate,

International Wine Cellar 91 "Dark purple. Expressive, spice-accented aromas of blackcurrant, cherry compote, pipe tobacco and candied rose. Deeply concentrated red and dark berry flavors show surprising vivacity thanks to juicy acidity and a spicy nuance. Sweet and penetrating on the finish,

Wine Spectator 90"This smooth, inviting red shows vivid plum and spice flavors that cascade into a tight, peppery finish. Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Drink now through 2016.""The colour shows a dark centre with a garnet rim. The nose displays a lovely raspberry and pastille lift

Wine Advocate 90"Blended of 77% Shiraz, 16% Cabernet Sauvignon and 7% Merlot, Tait’s 2010 The Ballbuster gives a very deep garnet purple color and pronounced notes of spiced blackberries, blueberry pie filling and stewed plums with hints of freshly cracked black pepper and fenugreek. Very full

James Halliday 93"Medium purple-red; an unashamedly full-bodied wine, with a super-abundant scrum of blackberry, plum, black cherry, licorice and ripe tannins, and oak hidden in the middle."International Wine Cellar 91"Bright purple. Intensely perfumed aromas of black raspberry, boysenberry,

Wine Spectator 92"Rich, focused and impressive for its deft balance, offering ripe cherry, rose petal, licorice and white pepper flavors that linger against refined tannins. Not a huge wine, but offers heft and depth. Drink now through 2020."

Wine Advocate 91"Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2010 Wallace Shiraz Grenache has alluring black berry and black cherry notes, violets and baking spices with just a touch of pepper. Full-bodied and richly fruited in the mouth, the generous flesh is well balanced by a medium level of velvety

Wine Advocate 90 - LPB"Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2011 Shiraz Viognier offers notes of ripe blackberries, cassis and tar with an undercurrent of mocha, raw meat and pepper. Medium-bodied, the palate is youthfully fruited and taut with a crisp acid line and low to medium level of grainy

Deep red/black colour with arich bouquet of chocolate and black forest fruits. This is a full-bodied wine with soft, velvet tannins, a long finish. Drinking beautifully now and will cellar for 5-10 years.Winery Notes

James Halliday 95"Purple-red; Barossa Valley blends of Shiraz/Grenache/Mourvedre seldom have the poise, conviction or richness of this wine; the flavours are multilayered yet not the least jammy, the tannins particularly good, the length all one can ask for. Screwcap."Wine Advocate 93"The

"Yalumba 'The Scribbler' is a wine with excellent depth of colour, richness and complexity, displaying an aroma of riper style Barossa Cabernet Shiraz. A deep crimson red, The Scribbler 2009 shows excellent concentration and lift on the nose, with redcurrant fruits, spices and licorice complementing

Robert Parker 98"The brilliant 2004 Les Amis (100% Grenache aged 18 months in new oak) is fashioned from a vineyard planted in 1903. While it does not have quite the size and power of the 2002 Les Amis, it is still a Grenache on steroids. With wonderful purity, more elegance than the 2002, and

"Equally as enjoyable as an aperitif as it is with dessert, the 2011 Bothie displays beautifully fragrant aromas of fresh pine/lime, melon and lychee accompanied by extraordinary floral notes. The subtle, clean flavours of lemon sorbet, lemon tart and orange rind balance perfectly with the

Wine Spectator 91"Smooth in texture, dripping with ripe, tarry, licorice-accented blackberry and plum flavors. Finishes on a meaty note. Drink now through 2015. 500 cases imported."–HS

Steven Tanzer 88"Bright ruby-red color. Sharply focused cherry and blackcurrant aromas are deepened by mocha and black tea. Zestier red fruit flavors are a bit wound up initially but gain sweetness and flesh with air, picking up dusty tannins as well. The nervy, brisk finish leaves behind a strong

"Dense crimson purple in color. Ripe dark cherries, summer pudding and blackberry jam with hints of cinnamon and vanilla. Rich and juicy with flavors of wild blackberries and black forest cake. The tannins are ripe and generous, while the finish is fresh, lingering and leaves the impression of ripe

"100% Shiraz . It was once customary for a small group of zealous Barossa pioneers to regularly seek the cellar retreat of an old vineyard cottage. Within the cool stone depths of this hidden refuge, these normally hard working men whiled away many a contented hour with both cards and wine. Now a

"Medium depth, red, crimson color. Lifted nose of blueberry, black currant and cassis tickle the nostrils with integrated biscuit French oak adding to the aroma. Increasing the complexity are chocolate, black olive and liquorice nuances. Lovely, bright, primary fruit flows over the tongue, mingling

Robert Parker 94"The 2004 Shiraz 'Seven Acres' was also aged for 28 months in used American oak. Inky purple-colored, it offers up an enticing perfume of smoke, earth, mineral, licorice, blueberry, and blackberry. Medium to full-bodied, ripe, and intensely flavored, it offers just slightly less