Orin Swift Machete, an iconic Californian red, artfully blends Petite Sirah, Syrah, and Grenache from Napa and Sonoma, aged for 10 months in French oak for vanilla-spiced depth; and layer upon layer of complexity. A full-bodied lover's delight with dominant dark fruit aromas, raspberry-plum-chocolate flavours, medium tannins, and a smooth, lasting finish—perfectly paired with grilled meats, cheese, and charcuterie. Vivino Rating: 4.3 (Jul 2024) Tasting Note A dark mauve core with a neon purple r

93 / 100 Points - Descorchados - This Gold Medal winning blend of 55% Syrah and 45% Carménère was 100% hand-harvested in the early hours of the morning to retain freshness. Concentrated, with crisp, refreshing acidity, it is well-structured with firm well-rounded  tannins which underpin a gentle and elegant background of French oak, in which vanilla and black chocolate intermingle with wild fruit. Taste Deep violet red with ruby tones at the rim. This elegant and complex wine reveals notes of wi

Award Winning Vineyard - Two plots of Syrah vines from Chanos-Curson and Veaunes with an average age of over 20 years go into making this intense, silky and balanced Crozes-Hermitage. Drink now, or lay down to increase in complexity over the next 5-10 years. This wine reveals the characteristic nose of the Syrah grape variety, both crisp and mellow with hints of red berries ripened in the sun. An initial tender attack on the palate, soft tannins and a refreshing aftertaste revealing an overall c

The husband-and-wife team behind A23’s wines, Thomas and Gunhild, have a unique approach to winemaking. Above all else, they aim to produce wines that capture the essence of the grape they are using. While many winemakers are all about terroir and a taste of place, for Thomas and Gunhild, the grape’s the star. The A23 Syrah is a fantastically complex, silky-textured, well-structured wine. Deeply coloured, the bouquet blends black fruits and black pepper with a touch of purple flowers. The powerf

Gold Medal / 95 Points - Victorian Wine Show. An award winning Shiraz (with a dash of Cabernet Sauvignon for added complexity) showing aromas of ripe dark plum with lifted florals and hints of vanilla oak and pepper spice with notes of juicy dark plum and black cherry underlined with cool climate spice. Medium bodied with lovely integrated oak, silky tannins and peppery spice to finish. Fowles Wine vineyards are situated on a similar latitude to renowned wine regions like Gisborne in New Zealand

96 Points - Decanter. The Man O' War Dreadnought 2018 is a classically styled Syrah with really lifted spice and floral notes overlaying a more savoury umami character. Underneath the aromatic lift is a layer of red berry fruit characters which lead into a soft and supple palate following with a clear focused acidity and fine tannins, all finishing with a trademark long persistence that is fresh and slightly salty. Vivino Rating: 4.3 (July 2024) Wine Press Ratings 96 Points - Decanter (2019) "Po

A small family-owned business, driven by a profound passion for winemaking. The wines for the Pilgrim Wines brand are thoughtfully crafted by the renowned Winemaker Henry Kotzé, previously associated with Morgenster and currently at the iconic Mulderbosch. The vines for their Shiraz produce amazing fruit on the slopes of Stellenbosch Mountain. The production style is aimed at harnessing fruit and extraction, with focus on spice. The palate exudes fine tannins with a long serious focus on the len

96 Points - James Halliday / Halliday 5 Red Star Winery. Award winning Briar Ridge's single vineyard Shiraz is produced in very limited quantities from their unique 'Dairy Hill' vineyard block, only when vintage conditions have yielded the highest standard of quality fruit. This wine reveals a lovely intense red fruit palate complemented by savoury and spice characters in classic Hunter Valley style. Matured in the finest French oak puncheons, this wine displays a well-structured and elegant fin

Fresh and fruity, encompassing all the emotions of the Sicilian summer. Its colour is that of a summer sunset. Its fresh aromas make it a marvellously friendly wine and easy to drink. A beautiful and excellent value Rosé from an iconic producer. Taste Fresh and fruity, encompasses all the emotions of the Sicilian summer. Its colour is that of a summer sunset. Its fresh aromas make it a marvellously friendly wine and easy to drink. Enjoy Planeta’s Rosé in good company, from aperitif to fruit. Awa

Rated as "Top Value Wine" in Australia by The Real Review, the Grove Estate Hilltops cool climate shiraz has lashings of blue fruits, sour cherry, anise, cola, brambles and all with a sappy, complexing edge. The acidity and the tannins work beautifully with the lively and plush fruit and provide cut, structure and grip. Awards Ranked The Real Review’s No.1 Shiraz in Australia for 2021. Awarded Top Value Wine, Top Rank and Gold Medal.  Taste Purple and delightfully youthful in the glass. Lifted a

91 Points - Decanter / Silver Medal. Intense lifted aromas of ripe red berries play with notes of violet, pepper and dark chocolate. Full bodied with complex forest fruits, plums, spice and velvety tannins. Situated on a similar latitude to renowned wine regions like Gisborne in New Zealand, Sonoma and Napa Valleys in the USA, Mendoza in Argentina, Sicily in Italy, and Jerez in Spain, Victoria stands as the southernmost and coolest state on mainland Australia and has gained fame for its diverse

On the doorstep of the National Capital, the Canberra District is situated between the Southern Tablelands of Murrumbateman and the shores of Lake George. Set within a tranquil rural countryside, the area is one of the most promising emerging wine regions of NSW, producing world class Shiraz and Chardonnay. Bright and direct with crunchy fruit flavours of ripe cranberry, red cherry and white pepper, with a seamless silken finish of slatey tannins bringing great length, this is a wonderful cool c

96 Points (2019) - Decanter. The Man O' War Dreadnought 2018 is a classically styled Syrah with really lifted spice and floral notes overlaying a more savoury umami character. Underneath the aromatic lift is a layer of red berry fruit characters which lead into a soft and supple palate following with a clear focused acidity and fine tannins, all finishing with a trademark long persistence that is fresh and slightly salty. Vivino Rating: 4.1 (July 2020) Wine Press Ratings 96 Points - Decanter (20

Decanter World Wine Awards: 2019 – 90 Points. The grapes for 'The Graduate' are sourced from a single Syrah block in the Upper Hemel-en-Aarde, overlooking the coast. Enjoying the cool sea breeze, this limited production (only 3000 bottles) Syrah is a hand crafted, premium wine from a Wine Maker dedicated to quality and refinement.  Vivino Rating: 4.1 (July 2024) Awards National Wine Challenge (Top 100): 2019 – Double Silver (2019) Decanter World Wine Awards: 2019 – 90 points (2019) About the Pr

A blend of Shiraz (37%), Petit Verdot (24%), Merlot (19%), Grenache (10%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (10%), the Thelema Mount Red is a must have everyday red. Generous and juicy fruit with soft tannins and a long finish, perfect for those long winter nights by the fire or summer BBQ. About the Producer Situated on the South Easterly side of the Simonsberg Mountain with elevations 530m above sea level with mainly south-facing slopes, possessing some of the highest elevations in Stellenbosch. The hig

The 2020 Garibaldi is a wine Grove Estate has been contemplating for 10 years. This is a 50/50 blend of Nebbiolo and Shiraz made in the difficult year of 2020. The two previous years were in drought but the fires of 2020 topped it off with only a fraction of normal crop, but they remained undaunted, and created this well-balanced wine. The fresh strawberry flavours of the Nebbiolo blend perfectly with the soft peppery chocolate flavour of their finest Hilltops Shiraz. Taste The fresh strawberry

Light, fruity, delicious and accessible, Cuvee Irresistible lives up to its name and is to be enjoyed with friends. A bright purple colour, this wine exudes aromas of black fruits and violets on the nose. On the palate, it offers a supple texture with notes of spices. Provence in a glass, from the largest Cru Classé Côtes de Provence. Blend: Syrah 85% | Mourvèdre 15% Taste A bright purple colour, this wine exudes aromas of black fruits and violets on the nose. On the palate, it offers a supple t

Domaine de Margüi can trace its roots back to Roman times through ruins and amphorae discovered in 2002. In 2017, the Domaine was fully renovated and became part of the Skywalker Vineyards collection. Château Margui, the Domaine's emblematic Cuvée, boasts a nose of black fruits such as cherry, maraschino and fresh blackcurrant, enhanced by garrigue and a toasty finish in the background. On the palate the wine has a balanced acidity offering a sensation of freshness, integrated into the silky, al

Standing at an impressive altitude of 1,800 meters, the highest in the Northern Hemisphere, IXSIR Winery crafts exceptional wines, including their Altitudes Rouge, a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Caladoc and Tempranillo. Displaying notes of red fruits, currants and raspberries, with a touch of spice. It is a very elegant and pleasant wine with a good standing and an overtone of softness. IXSIR's commitment to sustainable agriculture is reflected in their vineyards, spread across Lebanon's

Halliday 5 Red Star Winery. Referencing Briar Ridge's over 50 year history of winemaking, this is a blend of Shiraz from two of their oldest family-owned vineyards in the Hunter Valley (40 years) & Wrattonbully, SA (25 years). Hints of white pepper and lifted violet notes leading into a palate of rich, juicy red fruits with bright crunchy acidity. Fine grained, silky tannins provide great structure and length supported by clove and aniseed oak spice notes. Awards Halliday 5 Red Star Winery "

The Domaine de La Croix vineyard, the largest of the Crus Classés Côtes de Provence, and 1 of only 18, enjoys a geographical location by the sea with an exceptional microclimate. Cuvee Éloge has a beautiful maturity in its aromas of blueberries, blackcurrants, and a hint of spice. On the palate, the tannins express themselves with elegance, accompanied by notes of pepper and black olive. The finish is long and persistent, capturing the origin and beauty of its terroir. Blend: Syrah 85% | Mourvèd

The most elegant wines of the Domaine, imbued with the terroir of the Saint Tropez peninsula, Cuvee Bastide Blanche Rouge is an intense, yet elegant and aromatic red with beautiful balance and a refreshing quality, presenting itself as a powerful wine with slightly spicy tannins.  Taste Deep red, this wine boasts an intense, elegant, and aromatic nose. On the palate, it reveals a beautiful balance and refreshing quality, presenting itself as a powerful wine with slightly spicy tannins.  Blend: S

Crafted by the esteemed winemaker Jean-Michel Cazes, renowned owner of the 5th Growth Classified Château Lynch-Bages in Pauillac, this wine draws its name from the exquisite 'Estibals' parcel of the domaine. A harmonious blend of grape varieties, it captures the essence of the Minervois appellation with finesse. Aged meticulously in French oak barrels for 12 months, it showcases a blend of 60% Syrah, 20% Grenache, and 20% Carignan, resulting in a wine of unparalleled balance and character. Blend

Domaine de Margüi can trace its roots back to Roman time through ruins and amphorae discovered in 2002. In 2017, the Domaine was fully renovated and became part of the Skywalker Vineyards collection. The Bastide de Margui is the Domaine's Grand Vin, and the grapes are rigorously de-budded, hand-picked, and sorted to produce a wine of exceptional quality. Aged for 20 months in new French oak barrels, on the nose, there is an abundance of black fruits with notes of plums, blackcurrants, hints of v