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Other Red Varietals & Blends

 

2006 Brown Brothers Limited Release Heathcote Durif     A thoroughly moreish and juicy wine; succulent, dark fruits and spice flood the densely layered palate; "Assertive, firm and richly flavoured... It's plush and handsomely ripened, with sumptuous expression of dense, dark fruit... It finishes with length, persistence and balance" - Jeremy Oliver, 93 points  $19.95 per bottle

2004 Cape Mentelle Zinfandel      Jeremy Oliver - 92 points; The Wine Front - 91 points; Totally delicious" - Divine Magazine   $56.00 per bottle

2003 Cape Mentelle Zinfandel      Jeremy Oliver - 94 points; James Halliday - 92 points; Tyson Stelzer - 92 points $56.00 per bottle

2002 Cape Mentelle Zinfandel      Jeremy Oliver - 94 points; Epicure Uncorked *****; James Halliday - 92 points   $65.00 per bottle

2001 Cape Mentelle Zinfandel      Epicure Uncorked ****; James Halliday - 91 points    $65.00 per bottle

2005 Coriole Brunello Clone Sangiovese   "Only a 100 dozen made using the 'Brunello' clone... this is one of the best local examples of Sangiovese I have tasted... Lovely wine" - The Wine Front, 92 points    $31.95 per bottle

2009 Crabtree Watervale Tempranillo     "Honed structure, bitter dark chocolate notes and restrained, textured finish" - Gourmet Traveller Wine, Wines for the Boot; "Has layers of red and black cherries" - James Halliday, 90 points    $19.95 per bottle

2003 Cullen Mangan     "A brilliant blend ..." - Decanter Magazine; Tyson Stelzer - 92 points; James Halliday - 90 points   $44.95 per bottle

2010 Foster e Rocco Nuovo Sangiovese     "A terrific and utterly delicious wine... it's refreshing with good acidity, grainy tannins and loaded with sangiovese character. Stunning" - Jane Faulkner; "A cracker too... Fab palate" - Tim White, 93 points; "Those lucky enough to get their mitts on a bottle... " - Matt Skinner; Ralph Kyte-Powell - Wine of the Week ****(*)    $27.95 per bottle

2009 Galli Estate Nebbiolo     "A really lovely light and surprisingly approachable example of the style... plenty of personality behind it... and in terms of price point as well it's very, very accessible." Ben Edwards & Dan Sims    $27.50 per bottle

2010 Galli Estate Tempranillo Grenache Mouvedre     Brimming with gorgeous juicy plum, macerated raspberry and blackberry; a beautifully balanced wine that is very moreish and and oh so drinkable    $18.50 per bottle

2009 Glenwillow Vineyard Nebbiolo     "Brightness, rustic, savoury, good vinosity, superfine tannins, lovely Oz nebb" - Judges comments, Australian Alternative Variety Wine Show    $24.95 per bottle

2002 Grant Burge Holy Trinity Grenache Shiraz Mouvedre     "Superb wine... The best yet under this label" - Ray Jordan, 94 points; James Halliday - 94 points    $34.50 per bottle

2009 Kalleske Clarry's Grenache Shiraz    TROPHY, BEST RED WINE OF SHOW - Australia/New Zealand Organic Wine Show; "Complex in character, the fruit here blends seamlessly to offer red and black fruits, loads of spice, complex Provençal herbs... lively, fresh and more than just a little bit fun; excellent value" - James Halliday, 94 points; "A genuine length of fruit underpinned by silky tannins and punctuated by a bright acidity. One of the best of its kind" - Jeremy Oliver     $17.95 per bottle

2008 Kalleske Old Vine Genache      "Australian Grenache at the top level and phenomenal value for money on a world stage" - Nick Stock   $44.50 per bottle

2005 McHenry Hohnen Rocky Road Zinfandel    "An impressively rich and structured wine"- James Halliday, 94 points; "If you're up for the big end of town, this is a fabulous drink" - The Wine Front, 91 points   $31.95 per bottle

2005 McHenry Hohnen Tiger Country Tempranillo Petit Verdot Cabernet    "This delicious exceptionally well priced food friendly wine boasts excellent concentration, balance and structure" - Philip Rich, Top 20 Wines of 2007; Winorama - 91 points   $26.95 per bottle

2004 Michael Unwin Acrobat Durif    Stunning; Ten Best New Wineries - James Halliday   $19.95 per bottle

2005 Murdock 'Dos Diabolos'   Lovely blend of Grenache & Tempranillo; James Halliday - 91 points  $25.95 per bottle

2005 Noon Eclipse     Wine Advocate - 95 points; The Wine Front - 93 points    $69.50 per bottle

2004 Noon Eclipse     Robert Parker - 94 points     $70.00 per bottle

2003 Noon Eclipse     Very limited!!; Robert Parker - 94 points; The Wine Front - 92 points       $75.00 per bottle

2002 Noon Eclipse     Robert Parker - 97 points    $89.00 per bottle

2001 Noon Eclipse     Robert Parker - 94 points    $75.00 per bottle

2000 Noon Eclipse     Robert Parker - 92 points    $65.00 per bottle

2007 Picardy Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc    A delicious wine, made very much in the style of the Merlot dominant St Emilion/Pomerol wines; all about elegance and refinement     $24.95 per bottle

2008 Pinga Tempranillo et al   "One of the stand-out wines from the thousands I tasted this year... a delicious, slurpy, bold young red blend... It encapsulated so much of what's exciting about Australian wine right now... a wine, in short, full of energy, enthusiasm, intelligence and relevance" - Max Allen; "Full of deep red jubey fruit flavours, supple but insistent tannins and an overlay of finely-ground woody spices. Absolutely perfect for washing down tapas-style dishes" - Gourmet Traveller Wine, Best Buy Wines under $30 *****; "To be enjoyed in abundance" - James Halliday, 92 points    $24.95 per bottle

2008 Pizzini Sangiovese    "Simply, I love how light it is. It floats through the mouth with an easy juiciness... it's savoury and sweet and delicious all at once" - Campbell Mattinson, 92 points; "A real charmer" - Gary Walsh - 92 points; "Delivers a long, vibrant palate" - Jeremy Oliver *****   $23.95 per bottle

2006 Pizzini Sangiovese    "OK, it's time you grabbed yourself some of this. It is Pizzini's best sangiovese yet" - The Wine Front, 93 points; "Really enjoyable wine" - Winorama, 91 points   $25.95 per bottle

2000 Plantagenet Omrah Merlot Cabernet     $17.95 per bottle

2010 Sons of Eden 'Kennedy' Grenache Shiraz Mouvedre   $19.95 per bottle

2009 Sons of Eden 'Kennedy' Grenache Shiraz Mouvedre   A superb wine; everything would could possibly want in this classic Barossa Valley blend; silky smooth, absolutely seamless with a long, lingering finish. Outstanding value  $21.95 per bottle

1998 Tatachilla Keystone Grenache Shiraz      Top 100 of 2000 Sydney International Wine Competition    $24.95 per bottle

2006 Tar & Roses Heathcote Sangiovese     "From a restrained start, this builds and builds... then a real explosion of red and spiced blueberry fruit" - Tony Love, Top 100 Wines Red, 93 points; "Good weight and richness of palate, with plenty of fruit and flavour" - Huon Hooke    $22.95 per bottle