*Except Northern Territory

2016 FALLEN GIANTS SHIRAZ - $44.95

"This has classic Grampians shiraz flavours; all black fruits and a strongly structured palate with a rocky edge to the fruit on the mid-palate; spices, cracked pepper and licorice all at maximum levels. Indeed, you would never have believed it possible that an even bigger wine would exist a few metres up the hill. Let me say, however that although this is super-full-bodied, it doesn't rely on tannins . Screwcap. 14.5% alc. Drink by 2045." James Halliday - 98 points

"Grampians shiraz. All French oak, 10% new, for 18 months. A study in elegance. Such sweet control, such savoury charm. It doesn't scream the words Grampians shiraz; it purrs them into a microphone. Plums, cherries, nuts, and low-but-important-levels of peppers and associated spices. Oak has been pinned immaculately to the fruit. It all sings through the finish. Modern and traditional at once. It feels completely unforced. Bless it. Alcohol: 14.5% Closure: Screwcap. Drink: 2022 - 2040." Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front - 95 points

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2019 HODDLES CREEK ESTATE PINOT NOIR - $29.95

A beautifully made pinot noir from an outstanding vintage at a great price. Waves of red and black cherry flood the fresh and juicy palate, which has good length and a long lingering aftertaste.

"Hand-picked and sorted, wild-fermented, 21 days on skins, 10 months in French oak (25% new). Deep colour; the bouquet and palate flow with black cherry/berry fruits, violets and spices lurking in its depths. The palate has abundant power that will sustain the wine for years to come. The richness of the plush fruit looked better and better on retasting. Drink by 2030."   James Halliday - 96 points

"Nose in glass, and first impression is that this is a great vintage for HCE Pinot. Darker fruit profile, but with raspberry in there too, plenty of spice and perfume of dried rose, some lead pencil and cedar happening. It's medium-bodied, savoury and fruit sweet, almost earthy, and packed with gravelly tannin and bright cherry acidity. The finish is long, spicy, dried herb and cherry-laden, beautiful tannin pushing it out. It puts me in mind of 2013 with its grip and deep fruit. It's bloody outstanding. Tasted: April 2020; Alcohol: 13.2%; Price: $25; Closure: Screwcap; Drink: 2020-2030"   Gary Walsh, The Wine Front - 94+ points

Has the power and structure for long term aging, but I could drink it right now - Huon Hooke

2015 PENFOLDS ST HENRI SHIRAZ (375ml) - $64.95

"Medium deep colour. Expressive inky dark cherry, dark plum, blackberry aromas with roasted walnut notes. Beautifully modulated wine with a core of dark plum, mulberry, blackberry fruits, fine plentiful slinky tannins and roasted walnut herb garden notes. Finishes graphite firm with superb length and inky complexity. Lovely density, volume and texture. Has the power and structure for long term aging. The sum may well prove to be greater than the parts, so wait a while. 14.5% alcohol - Drink 2025-2045." Andrew Caillard MW - 96+ points

"A St Henri of character, depth and room-filling exuberance. The great 2015 season has yielded a wine of deep, dark, spicy fruit presence that entices from the outset. It's framed consummately in firm, fine tannin structure that propels its glorious fruit fanfare and promises effortless life in the cellar, lingering with undeterred line and great persistence. Drink 2020-2030. " Tyson Stelzer, Wine Taste - 96 points

"Deep, bright red/purple colour with a bright, fresh-fruit aroma of blueberry, blackberry and spices, with a lick of aniseed and an earthy overtone. As usual, it lacks the charry-oak and graphite note that other Penfolds shirazes possess. A lovely soft, rounded, fleshy shiraz, which is supple and smooth and yet full-bodied as well, and structured for cellaring. Full-bodied and with a core of sweet fruit, this is a delicious shiraz. Succulent, indeed. I could drink it right now." Huon Hooke - 96 points

"With more grip and tannin and also more dryness and tang, St Henri is a beauty in 2015 and it looks back to its history with butcher's apron meatiness and smoke as well as looking forward with pristine redcurrant and prune tones reflecting the freshness and depth of this wine in equal measure. Superb and also impressively regal, this is a St Henri worthy of a reverential bow before you take a sip." Matthew Jukes - 19.0+ points out of 20

"Described by Peter Gago as the antithesis of a 'show wine', Penfolds' much loved and admired St Henri Shiraz continues to plough its own furrow in glorious style. In many ways it is a superb counterpoint to the more senior Grange, having been aged in large, old oak vats. The nose here is cocoa powder and summer pudding with a touch of mocha. This segues onto a palate of red and black fruits, dark chocolate, graphite and liquorice. St Henris are usually built for the long haul thanks to their acidity, fruit and densely populated tannins, and this is no exception. Superbly structured, juicily vibrant, sweet and balanced, this is tempting to broach now. However, I'd leave it for a couple of decades and wait for the magic to unfurl. Drinking window: 2017-2040." John Stimpfig, Decanter - 96 points

"Spicy and fragrant, with a deeply ripened, earthy and meaty bouquet of dark fruits, dark flowers and cracked black pepper backed by smoky, mocha-like nuances. It's pristine and stylish, medium to fullish in weight, with a soft, penetrative core of black, red and blue fruits knit with a fine, firmish spine and wrapped with a mouthwatering acidity. Vivacious and elegant, it finishes with true length and savoury qualities. Drink: 2035-2045+." Jeremy Oliver - 95 points

2012 CAHOOTS BAROSSA VALLEY SHIRAZ - $24.95

Produced by the formidable team of Corey Ryan and Simon Cowhan (the winemaker and viticulturist behind the Sons of Eden venture), the 2012 Cahoots shiraz is a testament to what two incredibly skilled individuals can produce for less than $25 from parcels of fruit specially selected from the Barossa Valley & Eden Valley.

A ripper of a Barosssa shiraz with elegance and power seamlessly combined. Ripe, lush and intensely focussed black fruits on the full-bodied palate have great depth and complexity for such a modestly priced shiraz; the finish is lively, fresh and supple, due no doubt in part to the Eden Valley component. Wonderful value. Back-up the truck.