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Wolf Blass RED LABEL Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon South Australia |
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Where it's from:
Australia, South Australia
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£47.64
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6 x 75 cl |
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Powerful Reds |
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Deeply coloured red wine with sweet berry fruits, peppery spice and a hint of warm oak (6 x 75 cl)
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Australia, South Australia |
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Wolf Blass |
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20591 |
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Linton Park CAPELL'S COURT Shiraz Wellington Paarl RSA
Description: Indy-dark in colour, dense and concentrated with a potent core of currant, black plums, nuts and juicy summer fruits stacked up, finishing with a sweeter, spicy edge and soft but plush tannins. It all comes together nicely on the harmonious finish. The second range from Linton Park, the best grapes remaining from the harvest are bottled under the Capell's Court label. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £99.72
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McGregor Shiraz Robertson RSA
Description: McGregor village lies across the Breede River from Robertson, sheltered by the Langeberg Mountains to the north and the Riviersonderend to the south. It was settled by the Rev. Andrew McGregor in 1861 and this Scottish heritage is apparent in both the architecture of the village and the labelling of the wine. In the vineyards and cellars, however, thoroughly modern techniques are employed to produce wines with excellent fruit and character. Careful canopy management and an ideal climate produce high quality fruit on 680 hectares of vineyard. Vinification is carried out at cool temperatures and with clean juice to produce lively, vibrant wines. A young, juicy style of Shiraz with bold spicy black fruit character, soft creamy palate and good length. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £87.72
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Horse Mountain Shiraz Voor-Paardeberg Paarl RSA
Description: Horse Mountain Wines embody a new spirit of adventure in winemaking in the Cape with a fresh, entrepreneurial approach, unfettered by conventional tradition but rooted in the tried and tested philosophy that fine wine is made in the vineyard. These wines come from a former dairy farm on the slopes of the Paardeberg mountain between Paarl and Wellington. The 217ha property was acquired in 1997 after its potential as a suitable terroir for quality wine production had been identified. Since then, energetic owner Craig Lardner, a former property developer with a new-found passion for winemaking, and innovative consultant viticulturist Paul Wallace, have systematically selected nearly 50ha of the 150ha of viticulturally viable ground for painstaking preparation and careful cultivation to five grape varieties. The grapes grown include Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz that flourish on the high-lying, high-potential Vilefontes soils. While the Merlot and Pinotage have settled in the lower-lying, rich red Swartland/Glenrosa soils and Cabernet Franc does well in the similarly low-altitude Estcourt soils. Such significant variations in soil comnbined with an exceptional climate compared with conditions in the surrounding Paarl wine growing district, earned this new viticultural pocket its own 'ward' status in 2003. Horse Mountain wines thus proudly bear the designation Wine of Origin Voor-Paardeberg on their labels. The fruit came from single block of four-year-old vines planted in rich red, well-drained Vilefontes soil types on south east slopes of Far Horizons Wine Estate in Voor Paardeberg, Paarl about 50km north of Cape Town. The 12 hectares are trellised on the progressive Australian VSP trellising system resulting in the intense fruit being grown on the vine. Made for Horse Mountain Wines by winemaker Charles Stassen, the wine underwent ageing in new French and American oak barrels for 9 months. Full of fruit, this is a big styled shiraz reflecting the intense fruit from the Voor Paardeberg ward within Paarl. A deep, complex, intriguing wine already approachable but with French and 20% American oak ageing will also show wonderfully in years to come. (6 x 75 cl)
Price: £63.08
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McGuigan BLACK LABEL Shiraz Australia
Description: Colour: Dense Purple Nose: Shiraz fruit dominates the nose with nuances of cassis and blackberry. Some toasty oak is also apparent.. Palate: A full bodied fleshy palate structure showing peppery Shiraz and blackcurrant flavours. The wine has a soft tannin structure with warm alcohol finish and good persistence. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £75.71
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Best's GREAT WESTERN Bin No 0 Shiraz Great Western Victoria
Description: 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)
Price: £292.31
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Nelson's Creek Wine Estate NELSON'S ESTATE Shiraz Paarl RSA
Description: Alan Nelson's committment to quality is reflected in the hand-crafted wines carrying the Nelson's Estate Label. These wines come from carefully chosen highest quality grapes on the Estate and have been nurtured along at every stage in their creation. Deep red with a full colour to the rim, it is soft, rich and full-bodied wine combines blackberries, dark/bitter chocolate and allspice to result in a long, lingering finish. The grapes were picked fully ripe and pump overs were vigorous and frequent while being done by hand and not by irrigation. Next, the wine was fermented completely dry before pressing which, due to the super ripe grapes, allowed a harded pressing to draw out more of the rich extracts from the grapes. After malolactic the wine received 18 months ageing in 100% French oak barrels and finally the wine was lightly filtered prior to bottling. (6 x 75 cl)
Price: £85.20
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Engelbrecht Els Vineyards GUARDIAN PEAK Shiraz Stellenbosch RSA
Description: The second label of the Rust en Vrede Estate with part of the fruit coming from this source plus their other vineyards further north in the Oliphants River region., This Wine : ''Well balanced, with a mix of dark chocolate, cherries, plums and stewed fruit. This wine has a firm tannin structure and good length. Excellent follow-through of Cherry flavours on palate with strong hints of smoked ham and pepper. The wine has a long finish complimenting any cuisine.'' Soil : A diverse composition of soil and typography add complexity and an array of different characteristics to the wine. Vinification / Maturing : This wine is blended with young wine to enhance the fresh fruit flavours very evident in this wine. Aged for 6 months in 225L American oak barrels. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £104.06
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Horse Mountain QUAGGA RIDGE Red Voor-Paardeberg Paarl RSA
Description: Horse Mountain Wines embody a new spirit of adventure in winemaking in the Cape with a fresh, entrepreneurial approach, unfettered by conventional tradition but rooted in the tried and tested philosophy that fine wine is made in the vineyard. These wines come from a former dairy farm on the slopes of the Paardeberg mountain between Paarl and Wellington. The 217ha property was acquired in 1997 after its potential as a suitable terroir for quality wine production had been identified. Since then, energetic owner Craig Lardner, a former property developer with a new-found passion for winemaking, and innovative consultant viticulturist Paul Wallace, have systematically selected nearly 50ha of the 150ha of viticulturally viable ground for painstaking preparation and careful cultivation to five grape varieties. The grapes grown include Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz that flourish on the high-lying, high-potential Vilefontes soils. While the Merlot and Pinotage have settled in the lower-lying, rich red Swartland/Glenrosa soils and Cabernet Franc does well in the similarly low-altitude Estcourt soils. Such significant variations in soil comnbined with an exceptional climate compared with conditions in the surrounding Paarl wine growing district, earned this new viticultural pocket its own 'ward' status in 2003. Horse Mountain wines thus proudly bear the designation Wine of Origin Voor-Paardeberg on their labels. The wine is made from a balance of fine quality Merlot and Pinotage grapes from the Voor Paardeberg region. As a result this wine has a soft, smooth berry ripeness produced from a fine marriage of noble red grape varieties. The wine has a delicious juicy middle palate with no evidence of excessive sharpness or tannins. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £74.69
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d'Arenberg THE STUMP JUMP Grenache/Shiraz/Mouvedre McLaren Vale South Australia
Description: Tasting Note Soft, friendly and full of beans with bags of ripe, sun-packed black and red fruit with just a hint of peppery spice. Silky tannins and fresh acidity keep the fruit within the bounds of decency. Ready to go now, this will give some serious pleasure over the next year or three. 14.5% The d'Arenberg Story Joseph Rowe Osborn, founder of d’Arenberg and patron of the turf, bought his first McLaren Vale vineyards with the winnings of his racehorse, Footbolt, whose name lives on in Shiraz form. His grandson d’Arry and great-grandson Chester inherited the business and have built it into one of Australia’s best loved wineries. The last decade has seen Chester develop a range of white wines every bit as individual and thrilling as the reds with which the company made its name. With the iconic red stripe labels and funky names d’Arenberg’s wines have a loyal following, eager for more of the rich, concentrated fruit for which they are famous. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £91.19
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Clonakilla Canberra District Shiraz Viognier New South Wales
Description: Clonakilla is recognised as the leading estate in New South Wales, and was the first producer in Australia to label a wine as Shiraz/Viognier. The cooler climate gives gentle spices and red berry flavours to their iconic Canberra District Shiraz /Viognier, which is softened by the addition of 6% Viognier to the blend. (6 x 75 cl)
Price: £191.54
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John Duval ENTITY Shiraz Barossa Valley South Australia
Description: Dense ruby purple in colour, this superb Entity Barossa Valley Shiraz vintage has perfumes of youthful blackberry and blueberry fruit with savoury French oak. Rich and generous, with good concentration of dark fruit, the tannins are fine, ripe and balanced. The structure has restrained power but remains elegant, and finishes with excellent fruit intensity. Entity is sourced from old Shiraz vineyards from the Stockwell, Light Pass, Ebenezer and Krondorf regions in the north and east of the Barossa Valley. Duval is a legendary name. As only the third winemaker to be entrusted with the making of Australia’s most famous wine, Penfolds Grange, John worked for Penfolds for 28 years until his departure in 2002. He now makes two wines under his own label. (6 x 75 cl)
Price: £116.09
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Brokenwood GRAVEYARD VINEYARD Shiraz Hunter Valley New South Wales
Description: The Graveyard Vineyard’is the jewel in the Brokenwood crown, responsible for the company's flagship wine. The 14 hectare vineyard was initially planted with Shiraz vines in 1970. With extremely heavy clay soils, yields are low, but fruit flavour is intense through employment of meticulous vinification techniques. It has lifted aromas of dark cherry, clove and ‘sweet’ earth. These are complimented by soft mocha oak and flavours of dark chocolate, plums and spice/pepper characters. The tannins are ripe with a dry, cedar edge. There is a perfect weight of fruit, alcohol and tannin. Established in 1970, Brokenwood Wines has evolved from a weekend venture for self-professed hobby winemakers into one of Australia’s most reputable wine labels. (6 x 75 cl)
Price: £276.23
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Forest Hill Winery INDIS Shiraz Viognier Western Australia
Description: One of Western Australia’s newest labels represents two of the state’s oldest families. Indeed, it could be said that the wines of Forrest Hill, from its 24.5ha Karriedale vineyard at the southern end of Margaret River, are steeped in history. The Indis wines are made at the Forest Hill winery by Larry Cherubino, one of Australia's most successful and highly regarded young winemakers. The Forest Hill winery was completed in 2003 and has state of the art technology to ensure a best practice approach from crushing right through to bottling. Indis offers a select range of handcrafted wines made from fruit grown in Western Australia's leading cool climate viticultural regions. A Shiraz that combines elegance with power. The aromas of fresh berry, spice and chocolate compliment a complex, richly flavoured palate with red berry flavours, attractive pepper and spice notes, soft tannins and understated oak. (6 x 75 cl)
Price: £63.66
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Mitchelton PRINT Shiraz Goulburn Valley Victoria Australia
Description: Print displays attributes of ripe black cherries, violets, plum pudding and spice combined with nuances of ash and earth developing with bottle maturation. Print shiraz is our flagship wine and is the pinnacle of red wine maing at Mitchelton. It is made from highly prized parcels of fruit and is the most intense expression of regional shiraz in the Mitchelton style. It is sourced from the best vineyard blocks and crafted by veteran winemaker Don Lewis. These blocks are targeted with specific viticultural techniques and are nurtured by hand to achieve optimum quality of fruit. The original print works, upon which each label has been based, are on permanent display at the Mitchelton winery, at Nagambie in Central Victoria (6 x 75 cl)
Price: £119.67
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Bremerton MATILDA PLAINS Cabernet Shiraz Merlot Langhorne Creek South Australia
Description: Matilda Plains is an exciting new range from the Bremerton stable. Bremerton is a small family owned winery in the prestigious Langhorne Creek region of South Australia. The Bremerton story began in 1985 when Craig and Mignonne Willson purchased the property and established a long term restoration and development plan. The winery was established in 1988 and now has 110 acres planted at Langhorne Creek and is joint owner and manager of another 180 acres from which it selects the best fruit each year for its wines. The winemaking team headed by family member and winemaker Rebecca Willson has taken the quality of the wines to new standards. Rebecca seeks the best possible fruit from the Bremerton Estate and other specialised Langhorne Creek vineyards to craft traditional, full bodied, full flavoured, mouth filling Langhorne Creek wines that show a consistency of style whilst encouraging the true varietal grape characteristics to be expressed. Matilda Plains provides a modern, unique, and delicious range of wines. The distinctive label features the Willson family's much loved border collie Matilda helping in the vineyard. Matilda Plains Winery is located in Langhorne Creek, South Australia where Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, and Merlot have been traditionally grown for over 100 years. This wine is a blend of 44% Shiraz, 43% Cabernet Sauvignon and 13% Merlot. It was fermented in open top fermenters allowing maximum extraction of colour and flavour. The wine was then matured in American oak for 12 months prior to blending and bottling. This wine is a deep opaque purple colour with aromas of dark forrest fruits as well as hints of earth, chocolate and mocha. A well balanced blend with soft well-integrated tannins, spicy flavours and a long finish. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £87.26
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