Charles Melton Nine Popes 2018

Chateauneuf du Pape, the stuff upon which Nine Popes is based, when translated to English means "Castle of the new Pope", but in many of the older languages the word "neuf" can mean both "nine" and "new". Casting around for clever names for the Grenache/Shiraz/Mourvedre that would become Nine Popes, winemaker Charlie drew inspiration from the aforementioned French region best known for its Grenache blends and mistranslated it to Nine Popes.

Producer Notes - "Vintage 2018 provided almost identical conditions … more

Country: Australia
Producer: Charles Melton
Region: Barossa Valley

Charles Melton Shiraz 2003 [Museum Release from Melton in 2023]

Country: Australia
Producer: Charles Melton
Region: Barossa Valley

Henschke Mount Edelstone Shiraz 2018

Deep rich crimson in colour. Succulent blue fruits, blackcurrant paste, blackberry and spiced plum aromas are interwoven with savoury Dutch liquorice, sage, cracked black pepper and cedar. The palate has lovely concentration, with layers of sweet plum, blackberry and liquorice, finishing fleshy and well-structured, with rolling chalky tannins.

Country: Australia
Producer: Henschke
Region: Barossa Valley

Izway Barossa Valley Mataro 2022

Producer Notes - "Mataro is one of the original varieties planted in the Barossa, and for good reason, it has stood the test of time to still be one of the most versatile grapes available to Barossan Winemakers

We are fortunate to have established a strong relationship with a grower that we consider the best in the Barossa; Adrian Hoffmann. This Mataro is source from two parts of his Ebenezer vineyard located in the north of the Valley. The 'Sand … more

Country: Australia
Region: Barossa Valley

John Duval Eligo Shiraz 2018

John Duval is one of the world's best known winemakers, coming from a family that boasts four generations of South Australian vignerons. He has been saluted many times on the world stage, notably International Winemaker of the Year in 1989 and twice Red Winemaker of the Year in 1991 and 2000. After 28 years with Penfolds, including 16 years as Chief Winemaker, John has created these stunning wines under the John Duval label, which has now welcomed second generation Tim … more

Country: Australia
Region: Barossa Valley

John Duval Plexus Shiraz Grenache Mourvedre 2021

Country: Australia
Region: Barossa Valley

Michael Hall Greenock Roussanne 2021

Undoubtedly one of the top Roussanne's made in Australia. A truly beautiful wine that showcases the fragrance and perfume of roussanne, with texture and power one comes to expect from the Northern Rhone, but with a superb refreshing acid line.

Producer Notes - "The Roussanne grape owes its name to the reddish or russet bloom it develops on its skin as it reaches full maturity. This grape is late ripening and ideally suited to the Barossa climate.

Hand picked on … more

Country: Australia
Region: Barossa Valley

Michael Hall Greenock Roussanne 2022

Undoubtedly one of the top Roussanne's made in Australia. A truly beautiful wine that showcases the fragrance and perfume of roussanne, with texture and power one comes to expect from the Northern Rhone, but with a superb refreshing acid line.

Producer Notes - "The Roussanne grape owes its name to the reddish or russet bloom it develops on its skin as it reaches full maturity. This grape is late ripening and ideally suited to the Barossa climate.

Hand-picked on the … more

Country: Australia
Region: Barossa Valley

Michael Hall Sang de Pigeon Shiraz 2021

"Sang de Pigeon (pigeon's blood) is a nod to my former life as a jewellery valuer. It's the trade term for the colour of the finest rubies, invariably from the Mogok Stone Tract in Myanmar. The precious grapes for this fragrant and deeply coloured wine were grown far to the south-east, in South Australia's Barossa Valley. Hand-picked from four vineyards in Stone Well, Greenock and Krondorf, 6% whole-bunch barrel fermented, the remainder destemmed to open fermenter. Pressed to French oak … more

Country: Australia
Region: Barossa Valley

Rockford "Frugal Farmer" Grenache Mataro Alicante Bouchet 2021

Winery Notes - "Barossa folklore claims the pioneers were so frugal that when they killed a pig on the farm for meat and smallgoods, they used everything but the squeal.

When we make our Alicante Bouchet Rosè, the grapes are pressed immediately so the skins are not used. As the keepers of Barossa tradition, we couldn't allow this to go on. Immediately after the juice is drained, we crush Grenache and Mataro onto Alicante skins and ferment them together before … more

Country: Australia
Producer: Rockford
Region: Barossa Valley

Rockford "Moppa Springs" Grenache Mataro Shiraz 2019

Winery Notes - "Moppa Springs, Ebenezer and Kalimna are some of the driest areas in the Barossa, where green vines grow on one side of the fence and ripened wheat on the other. This hard country is cold, wet, and frosty during pruning, then hot, dry and dusty during harvest. These are the kind of tough conditions that ensure Grenache, Mataro and Shiraz give their best. These varieties and the families who grow them earned the right to represent the … more

Country: Australia
Producer: Rockford
Region: Barossa Valley

Rockford "Rod & Spur" Shiraz Cabernet 2019

Wnery Notes - "The name Rod & Spur acknowledges the contribution of our growers who spend the cold Barossa winters hand pruning their vines in the traditional rod and spur method. This wine is a return to the great Australian reds of the 1950's and 60's, when Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon blends dominated the premium market. This very Australian blend is not common in other wine regions of the world."

Country: Australia
Producer: Rockford
Region: Barossa Valley

Rockford "Rod & Spur" Shiraz Cabernet 2020

Wnery Notes - "The name Rod & Spur acknowledges the contribution of our growers who spend the cold Barossa winters hand pruning their vines in the traditional rod and spur method. This wine is a return to the great Australian reds of the 1950's and 60's, when Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon blends dominated the premium market. This very Australian blend is not common in other wine regions of the world."

Country: Australia
Producer: Rockford
Region: Barossa Valley

Rockford Alicante Bouchet 2023

Country: Australia
Producer: Rockford
Region: Barossa Valley

Rockford White Frontignac 2023

An unusual variety these days, White Frontignac is a fascinatingly fresh yet low-acid variety that captures our romantic side. Prettily aromatic, think lovely lily petals, fresh meyer lemons pulled from the tree, musk sticks and a drop of white nectarine sweetness.

Country: Australia
Producer: Rockford
Region: Barossa Valley