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| Andrew Nugent grew up next door to the ancient Penfold winery at Magill in Adelaide Hills. Enthused by a consuming desire to make great wine, he honed his craft as viticulturalist and winemaker amongst the vines of McLaren Vale before returning to the Adelaide Hills where he established his very own wineworks at Woodside. Bird In Hand» |
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| The higher altitudes and slower ripening climes of King Valley are a blessing to wine growers. Some of the more fortuitous sites boast soils and aspects which are nothing short of idyllic, yielding harvests of vibrant Cabernet Sauvignon. Gracebrook» |
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| The long, late ripening conditions and continental microclimes of Barwang Vineyard, marked by cold nights and warm summer days, produce red wines of considerable flavour profile, power and extract. Since the 1996 edition, Barwang Cabernet Sauvignon has claimed trophies and prestigious accolades, with every vintage collecting at least one gold medal.. McWilliams» |
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| Warre's has re established itself as the most innovative marque in Port, balancing a long tradition with innovation and ongoing appeal to new generations of enthusiasts. The clean, modern style makes an excellent fortified wine that continues to claim gold medals at the world's leading competitions year after year.. Warres» |
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| Chapel Hill is built around an historic stone church, so it's entirely appropriate that the estate's flagship wine be named The Vicar. More wine Vicar? A McLaren Vale icon which has previously claimed the prestigious Australia Trophy and twice collected Silver at the London International. Chapel Hill» |
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| Leconfield's highly cherished flagship has been in fine form for years. Vintage 2006 won South Australian Cabernet of the Year at the Advertiser Hyatt Awards and Trophy at the prestigious London International. Leconfield» |
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| Judges Trophy and Best Wine West Victorian Wine Challenge, a consistent wineshow awards and gold winner. A stunningly soft wine, rich and fruity with dark berry flavours and a deep purple colour that's opaque like dark winegums.. Garden Gully» |
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| Winemaker Rob Dolan established his affinity for Pinot Noir on the international stage when he claimed the prestigious Bouchard-Finlayson Trophy for Champion Pinot Noir at the London International Wine Show. Sticks represents an immensely satisfying and approachable Pinot Noir, crafted from fruit grown to some of the Yarra Valley's most splendid vineyards, tended by loyal friends and long time associates.. Sticks» |
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| Nillumbik means shallow earth, so named by the original inhabitants to signify a lack of top soils lost to undulating terrains. The western edges of Yarra Valley are covered by a harsh and hilly topography which can challenge winemakers as the unaccomodating soils and aspects produce grapes of concentration and intensity. Nillumbik Estate» |
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| Clancy is a perennial favourite for enthusiasts of good red wine everywhere around the world. Peter Lehmann starts with a firm backbone of Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon, totting up the cépage with a component of Merlot, to fashion a rich yet soft, fully approachable young wine. Peter Lehmann» |
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| Brookland Valley Estate made a lasting impression through their stirling efforts at Cabernet Merlot when they claimed three significant trophy wins, including the hotly contested Qantas Best Wine of Show. Expressing fully the generous palate structure and aromatic richness of the established Margaret River Cabernet Merlot accord, Verse 1 is fashioned to a contemporary, drink now styling. Brookland Valley» |
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| Paringa is one of Mornington's leading estates, having previously claimed Royal Melbourne Most Successful Winery Trophy and much international acclaim for it's founder. Class fruit, good oak, and a Houdini-like deftness in the handling of Pinot Noir, this is the middle edition of three sensational Cuvées, from some of the finest vines in the locality.. Paringa Estate» |
