Argyle Nuthouse Pinot Noir 2005

The aroma is tumescent with blueberry fruit! Blended with this wonderful robust blue fruit one can find Moroccan spices, a hint of butterscotch, and believe it or not a sense of gravel earthiness. As the aroma implies and promises, the flavor is concentrated blueberry and blackberry juice, which aids integration ... more

Wise Donnybrook Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2003

Golden straw in colour with enticing aromas of fig and nectarine. The palate has a silky texture and great depth of flavour with an abundance of stonefruit and pear characters and an underlying lift of pink grapefruit. The palate is further intensified with the integration of vanillan oak. Enjoy this ... more

Taz Fiddlestix Vineyard Pinot Noir 2003

A more elegant Pinot than other vintages, rounded out by the supple influence of 13 months in 50% new French oak. This is still a young vineyard, and it’s only starting to reveal the many sides of its personality. more

Provisor Syrah 2003

Classic rock red soil and a gentle southern exposure help ensure full ripeness in the fruit. With a leap of faith, we planted clon 99 (Beaucastel), distinct for the Kirsh-like (cherry-eau-de-vie) fruit character it lends to Syrah. It is our typical practice to ruthlessly thin the crop to one cluster ... more

Forrest Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2005

Quintessential Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, pungent fruity flavours on the nose that spring from the glass. Tropical fruits, paw paw, mango and pineapple; berry fruit, blackcurrant, elderberry, gooseberry and aromatic herbs of rosemary, thyme and sage. The fruit intensity on the nose is mirrored on the palate with persistent flavour, full ... more

Torii Mor Oregon Pinot Noir 2006

The aromas consist of boysenberry and dark cherries with hints of graham cracker and caramel oak. Earth layers lie behind the fruit and will come forward with age. The flavors show cocoa, prunes and barrel toast. The soft, silky mouth feel is enhanced by a variety of ripe, juicy flavors. ... more

Piper Heidsieck Brut

Eye: A sparkling clarity, pale gold in colour. Nose: The very first impressions are of bright, fresh mornings. It is reminiscent of spring blossom such as hawthorn. They lead into more fruity notes such as summer apple and pear, then citrus, with hints of warm toastiness. Palate: The first impression ... more

Palliser Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2004

Vibrant, lifted aromas of passion fruit, green herbs and a hint of stone fruits on the nose. The palate is explosive with succulent fruit characters and excellent mid-palate texture and weight. The refreshing acidity gives clean mouthfeel, and the flavours last and last. It is a lovely expressive Sauvignon with ... more

Taylor Fladgate Vintage Port 2003

Inky purple black with narrow magenta rim. Classic Taylor nose, with exotic scents of violet and gumcistus set against an impenetrable background of intense dark berry fruit. Stylish and racy palate, displaying a tight fabric of sinewy tannins and packed with concentrated grapey flavours which intensify through the seemingly endless ... more

Patianna Fairbairn Ranch Syrah 2003

The aromas forecast the wine's rich flavors and supple texture: ripe plum, black fruits, rose petals, beef bouillon and coffee bean. Multi layered flavors unfold on the palate, revealing luscious black cherries, wild blackberries, cocoa powder, earthy minerality and a hint of cinnamon & white pepper. Well structured, rich & ... more

Gloria Ferrer Royal Cuvée Brut 1996

A wine with intriguing quality, the 1996 Royal Cuvée strikes a balance between high-toned fruit flavors and complex elements realized from seven years of yeast aging. In the bouquet one finds tangerine, slate and citrus blossom, all held together by a distinct toast aroma. On the palate, a cascade of ... more

d'Arenberg The Stump Jump Red 2005

This is a rich, soft and flavoursome red in the traditional McLaren Vale style. Mulberry and plum flavours from the Grenache combine with the blackberry, spice and white pepper of the Shiraz. Best served at room temperature, this wine will gain added complexity with careful cellaring over the next 2 ... more