True to the meaning of the word essence, a wine that expresses the heart and soul of New Zealand's premiere Pinot Noir growing region of Central Otago. The parched little berries with thick skins grown to the ultra cool ripening mesoclimes are characterised by their intensely concentrated flavours, yielding intense wines with redolent bouquets and mighty tannins. "A mouthfilling pinot noir which can match standing rib and fat potatoes. Trade spice, cabbage and black cherries with accents of campfire and stalk, field mushrooms and musk!" -Pinotfiles.com |
Time has shown the Eden Valley to be a natural home for Riesling, which to quote Peter Lehmann, is the noblest white wine variety. Lehmann's Eden Valley editions can boast the unique distinction of winning Best Riesling in the World Trophy at the prestigious London International on no fewer than five occasions, more than any winemaker in the world. "A firmly bodied palate tight with fine minerally textures, and even now, a sense that its future has a honey glow!" -Adelaide Advertiser, "Peter Lehmann Rieslings shine regularly on the world stage!" -Telegraph UK |
Penfolds Bin 28 is a showcase for warm-climate Australian Shiraz - ripe, robust and generously flavoured, rich and cakey, without reliance on new oak or excessive alcohol. "A straightforward Shiraz with loads of flavor, good balance. It is a very good value!" -eRobertparker.com, "It's not what you're given in life that matters, but what you do with it. This year's Bin 128 takes things a step further by introducing a sleekness and sophistication of oak handling that could easily be matched by some of the nation's top flagship reds Rating? 5 Stars!" -Wine Mag.com.au |
Central Otago produces the world's most distinctive and well defined Pinot Noir. The winemaking technique at Quartz Reef is very much in keeping with the traditional practices of the old world style. "Deeply coloured, it is rich and sweet fruited, with fresh, strong plum and cherry flavours, a hint of liquorice, subtle oak and fine, supple tannins. A bold, fleshy, generous red!" -Michael Cooper's, "Central Otago Pinot Noirs are dramatic – they taste like no others. Happily, wineries such as Quartz Reef deliver such multi dimensional goods!" -Pursuing the Wild Pinot |
Metala Original Plantings Shiraz is sourced from the original Metala Old Block and Cellar Block vines planted in 1891 and 1894 respectively. The superior vineyard sits right on the edge of the Bremer River, flooded during the winter, it's nourished by rich alluvial soils that provide natural irrigation to the vines. Planted on single wire trellises, which was at the time, cutting edge viticultural practice and nearly unheard of in the region, the ancient low-yielding vines enjoy a natural balance of fruit and leaves. Only ever released in exceptional vintages, the 1994 is an extremely rare flagship wine |
Delight in the fresh sparkling flavours of Emeri and transform the everyday into a truly unexpected moment. One sip makes life so very Emeri! "De Bortoli were amongst the first of the pro-active modern day estates to sow vines around the sunnier climes of the Sunraysia. To date their earliest efforts have translated into classics, here's one that's destined for preeminence amongst it's peers. A ribald purple fizz with absorbing aromas and indulgent palate, pepper with currant, violets, eucalypt, dark coffee and Frais de bois!" -Wine Mag.com.au |
Super Bin 389 & 407
Value packed Bin 128 & 28
Over the last forty years Penfolds Bin 389 has developed a strong identity for consistency, reliability and exceptional value. Components of the wine are matured in the same barrels that held the previous vintage of Grange. Wine lovers enjoy it because it's delicious and ready to drink immediately upon release. |
A textbook Cabernet, the varietally expressive Bin 407 highlights the virtue of sensitive vineyard blending, bold Cabernet flavours are supported by a judicious use of soft oak. Magnificent Cabernet, bursting with a rich panoply of cedary highlights which wrap themselves around the thick berry fruit flavours. |
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Introduced as one of the first Bin wines within the Penfolds portfolio, it has become an Australian classic. Penfolds Bin 28 is a ripe fleshy warm-climate Shiraz offering structure and generosity of flavour. Bin 128 has claimed an impressive chestful of awards and was twice named Red of the Year at the London International. |
In 1960 Bill Redman persuaded Max Schubert to acquire a parcel of Coonawarra, and the Bin 128 experience began. The only Penfolds to be pure Coonawarra, it was originally labelled as Claret, and whilst the quality has increased immeasurably, very little has changed about how Bin 128 is made. |
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"The wines have been impressive over the years!". "Dalwhinnie is one of Victoria's greatest wine estates, making wines that are regional highpoints!" -Ralph Kyte-Powell. "Sit back and watch as Dalwhinnie etches a name for itself among the great wines of the world!" -Huon Hooke |
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Bright citrus in colour with straw gold tinge. There are voluptuos aromas of tropical fruits, sweet melon, buttery brioche and creamy dried red fruit essences. Bouquets that are florid, impressively vital with nuances of soft spice and elegant dessert cakes
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Riccadonna Asti is a pale gold colour with a fine persistent bead. The bead is finer due to the lower fizziness, a character of quality Asti. The finish is soft and lingering with soft fruit, nuances of outdoors picnics, and hints of summer blossom flavours
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Medium straw in colour with subtle green hues. Omni has lifted fruit aromas complimenting a rich and flavoursome palate. There's balanced citrus and tropical nuances that are harmonized into a delightful sparkling wine of universal appeal
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Pale straw. Fresh and attractive fruity nose with citrus characters. Smooth and creamy taste with tingling fruit flavours and delicious lingering finish
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