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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   $41.50 per bottle

2003 Cape Mentelle Zinfandel      Jeremy Oliver - 94 points; James Halliday - 92 points; Tyson Stelzer - 92 points $41.50 per bottle

2002 Cape Mentelle Zinfandel      Jeremy Oliver - 94 points; Epicure Uncorked *****; James Halliday - 92 points   $41.50 per bottle

2001 Cape Mentelle Zinfandel      Epicure Uncorked ****; James Halliday - 91 points    $42.50 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

2006 Crabtree Watervale Tempranillo     "Intensely flavoured palate, its fruitiness tempered by a slash of bright acidity" - Gourmet Traveller Wine *****; "Vibrant, lifted aromas and lovely depth of sweet and savoury flavours" - Winestate ****(*)    $19.95 per bottle

2005 Cullen Mangan       "Another long lived wine in the making" - James Halliday, 93 points; Jeremy Oliver – 92 points    $39.95 per bottle

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

2006 Epsilon Barossa Valley Tempranillo     "Has much more structure and texture than most tempranillos... deep well of dark fruits" - James Halliday, 94 points; "This is one of the best Australian Tempranillos I've ever had the pleasure of drinking and a wine I highly recommend to you" - Jim McMahon     $22.50 per bottle

2008 Foster e Rocco Heathcote Sangiovese     "There is no question whatsoever, this has varietal character in spades" - James Halliday, 94 points; "A wine very much reminiscent of Tuscany and yet somehow stil I undeniably Australian" - Paddy Kendler ****(*)    $31.50 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

2004 Hewitson Miss Harry Grenache Shiraz Mouvedre      Jeremy Oliver – 90 points    $19.95 per bottle

2005 Innocent Bystander Sangiovese Merlot    "A terrific succulent red" - Peter Forrestal; "vibrant fruit flavours" - Toni Paterson; James Halliday - 89 points  $17.95 per bottle

2008 Kalleske Clarry's Grenache Shiraz         $16.95 per bottle

2006 Kalleske Old Vine Genache      "Australian Grenache at the top level and phenomenal value for money on a world stage" - Nick Stock, 96 points; "Fabulous" - Max Allen   $44.95 per bottle

2003 Kinloch Pinot Meunier    Savoury, wonderful mouthfeel   $29.95 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

2004 Michael Unwin Acrobat Sangiovese   Superb value; Ten Best New Wineries - James Halliday; Paddy Kendler ****(*)   $19.95 per bottle

2005 Mount Burrumboot Estate Heathcote Tempranillo   ***** Gourmet Traveller Wine  - 93 points   $25.95 per bottle

2005 Murdock 'Dos Diabolos'   Lovely blend of Grenache & Tempranillo; James Halliday - 91 points  $22.50 per bottle

2001 Neagles Rock Grenache Shiraz     $19.95 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 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   $24.95 per bottle

2000 Plantagenet Omrah Merlot Cabernet     $17.95 per bottle

2006 Red Edge Tempranillo Monastrell  "Rich, round but savoury mouthfull of red" - Max Allen   $27.95 per bottle

2007 Sons of Eden 'Kennedy' Grenache Shiraz Mouvedre  TROPHY FOR BEST GSM BLEND, 2009 BAROSSA VALLEY WINE SHOW; James Halliday - 96 points; "Beautifully crafted dark, cherry-like fruits with classic garden herbs and woody spices" - Tony Love, 94 points   $19.95 per bottle

2006 Sons of Eden 'Kennedy' Grenache Shiraz Mouvedre  A wonderful wine, silky smooth, absolutely seamless with a long, lingering finish. Outstanding value; "A cascade of red and black fruits with fine-grained tannins. Great price" - James Halliday, 94 points; "Tremendously appealing... Has impressive presence" - Wine Spectator, 91 points [90-94: Outstanding]   $21.50 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    $20.95 per bottle

2008 Teusner Joshua   "By heck it smells gorgeous... just a deliciously fresh and vibrant wine" - The Wine Front, 94 points  $24.95 per bottle