South Australia

A fine example of cool climate Australian Shiraz with a vibrant nose of dark cherries, violets, a hint of clove and pepper and delicate cedar oak and tastes of dark chocolate and cherry fruit, forest berries, a touch of peppery spice.

James Halliday Rating 95 Points.  This incredible shiraz was released at a price of $30 back in 2004 when the vintage was released.  Halliday felt this would be drinking well until 2015 and we certainly feel it can improve little from here, it is really drinking well now, this is a very fine Shiraz.

Although it might sound like a wine of Italian origin, it's 100% McLaren Vale Shiraz made by Mike Farmilo, a long deputy to former Penfolds chief winemaker John Duval and now one of McLaren Vale's - and Australia's - most respected red winemakers.

"This is a classy, refined wine. Balanced, intense and complex, the palate is tight and spicy with perfect oak integration. One to enjoy with barbequed meats or hard cheeses." James Halliday - 92 out of 100

This wine has been made by two leading South Australian winemakers, both of whom lead James Halliday five star rated vineyards.  ... don't put it in the cellar, it is at its peak right now, make this your new house red.

...a beautiful and classy vintage shiraz cabernet made by two highly respected winemakers.  The wine has balanced out with age and is drinking exceptionally well now ... this can become your house red at this price.

Shiraz - 91 points, Robert Parker
Shiraz Cabernet - 89 points, Robert Parker
SGM (Smooth Gorgeous Masterpiece!)

This is a grand classic Cabernet Sauvignon, critics love it, Halliday 94 points, Oliver 91 Points.  We love it more!  An excellent wine from former Wynns Coonawarra Estate Chief Winemaker Peter Douglas.  

"The top wine (of 217 entries) and trophy winner at the 2002 Visy Board Great Australian Shiraz Challenge... Great colour, then dark berry, licorice, leather and spice aromas flow into a rich, complex palate, with fruit, oak and tannins in harmonious abundance."
96 Points - James Halliday

"Invariably excellent, often outstanding" sums up James Halliday's view of Balnaves of Coonawarra.  He might as well have been referring to the 2001 Shiraz which he awarded 95 points.

Gold & 2 Trophies, Best International Rhone Varietal, Decanter World Wine Awards
91 points - James Halliday

Rich old Barossa Shiraz, hand selected, with mulberry, tobacco, leather and light oak overtones. A big wine with long flavours and rewarding characters. Full of plummy fruit balanced by abundant soft tannins. Matured in a combination of French and American oak.