Seppelt GREAT WESTERN Australian Sparkling Wine Brut

Colour: Dark plum turning to brick red at the rim of the glass. Nose: A very complex and layered aroma redolent of ripe berries, leather and spice. Palate: The full flavoured palate has classic blackberry and chocolate flavours, a velvety mouthfeel from soft tannins and rich fruit sweetness. These flavours are of great length, finishing fresh and dry. The persistence of flavour on the palate highlights the richness and intensity of this wine.

Harmonious elegance is the hallmark of this wine with its definite peaks of flavour and good length. Aged in American oak puncheons, the colour is brilliant crimson while the bouquet shows fresh spicy Shiraz fruit and hints of pepper. Lighter in structure than its sister Bin No 0, it is eminently drinkable now but, under good cellaring conditions, has the attributes to mature in the bottle for a number of years. Great with very hearty, robust spicy dishes or your more casual meal, such as herbed spicy Italian style sausages, lamb with olives or even grilled or roasted highly seasoned antipasta. Bin No 1 is produced entirely from Great Western Shiraz grown on our youngest vineyard, Salvation Hills situated 11 kilometres south of our historic vineyard, Concongella. A very late, extended season, with grapes and vines generally in good condition at vintage time. (12 x 75 cl)

2001 at 'Concongella' Great Western was one of the hottest years on record, following on from a relatively dry winter. A very early season until mid to late March, when late rains, while doing very little damage, changed the ripening pattern. Ripening was slowed further by winter closing in with extremes of cold. To sum up, a difficult season. Two years on and Viv Thomson and Hamish Seabrook are very satisfied with this pedigree wine, as it has certainly far, far surpassed earlier expectations. Grapes of four different planting's have been used in the 2001 Bin N0 0 Shiraz, 1966,1970, 1992 and 1994. It is the first time that the 1992 and 1994 vines have reached the standard required for Bin No 0. A lot has been talked about the age of vines and it is gratifying to see a young vineyard come to fruition. Compared to previous vintages this wine shows a little more oak, which should integrate nicely with time. The 'Bin No O' has all the hallmarks of fine Shiraz produced from grapes grown exclusively on Best's Concongella vineyard. Bin No O has complexity, power and longevity, while maturation in oak puncheons for over two years prior to bottling makes this Shiraz very approachable even as a young wine. A fruit driven, powerful yet elegant Shiraz, abundant in dark forest fruits. Great with very hearty, robust spicy dishes. However for a change, try with lamb spiced with black and green olives and mustard. The label design is almost an exact replica of Henry Best's 1800's label. (12 x 75 cl)

Cherries and rose petals, fresh uplifted, varietal fruit provide instant intrigue. A rich fruit driven structural wine with good texture and length. Great with game, especially venison but may be served with lighter dishes such as Duck Breasts sauteed with fresh herbs and served with shaved parmesan. Best's first planted Merlot on their thirteen-acre block on their Concongella vineyard in 1984. Then, with the establishment of their youngest vineyard, Salvation Hills, 12 kilometres south at Rhymney, they planted further Merlot vines in 1996. Both vineyards enjoy a cool Mediterranean climate but vastly different soils: Concongella sandy loam over deep clay, Salvation Hills complex duplex. Merlot is temperamental to establish but we feel worth the persistence and frustration. The hot dry season and resulting reduced cropping levels, provided wines with balanced grape flavours and intensity of fruit. (12 x 75 cl)

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Angas Brut NV Australian Sparkling Wine from Australia, South Eastern Australia by Yalumba Dry Sparkling (6 x 75 cl)

Straw yellow coloured Chardonnay with a clean, lifted aromas of lightly caramelised fig, mandarin and cumquat that are delicately interlaced with cashew and vanillin oak influences. The medium to full palate is showing fine acidity and great length with citrus, cashew and subtle creamy notes that linger. (6 x 75 cl)

A deep dense colour of dark plum defines this shiraz as the aroma opens with blueberry and mulberry, while a dollop of vanilla gives way to wafts of pepper, nutmeg cloaked with cedar lurking in the background. On the palate the strongly varietal structure is built for the long haul, with a sumptuous mid palate of succulent plums and blueberries that lingers as the mouth filling spice flavours enhance the long finish. (6 x 75 cl)

A Pale straw colured wine with green hues. Aromas of strong lime, wet slate, green apple, lemon and a floral citrus blossom are evident while the palate is showing bracing, tight acidity, complemented by lemon and limes and lingering citrus blossom. (6 x 75 cl)