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Juniper Crossings Cabernet Merlot 2007 is bargain for the quality!

Juniper Crossings Cabernet Merlot 2007 is Margaret River red at it’s best!  A blend of 75% cabernet sauvignon and 25% merlot with cascading flavours of blackcurrant, mulberries, plum, black olives. Plenty of spice and depth after 12 mths maturing in French oak. Bargain for quality and value.

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Juniper Crossings Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2009 – 94 points.

Juniper Crossings Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2009 made by Mark Messenger is Margaret River at its best. Intense and rich mouthfilling tropical fruit with lemon and passionfruit kick. Great length and balance-love the balance in this Margaret River nectar! James Halliday 94 points; 93 points Ray Jordan – Wine – The West Australian.

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Ashton Hills Sparkling Shiraz 2002 – “long and rich” and 94 points.

Ashton Hills Sparkling Shiraz 2002 was reviewed by Chris Plummer in his blog “Australian Wine Journal”.   A wonderfully expressive review in which he wrote: “An air of mystery surrounds the front label of this sparkling shiraz, which mentions neither maker nor its region of origin. There is however, a hint on the back label…

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Ashton Hills Sparkling Shiraz 2002 – “The finest sparkling red I’ve had..”

Ashton Hills Sparkling Shiraz 2002 was recently reviewed by Chris Plummer on his blog site “Australian Wine Journal”.  He wrote: “Given the excellent vintage conditions, Stephen George has produced the finest sparkling red I’ve had from his stable. At 8 years of age, it’s only just starting to reveal its considerable potential. Drink to 2018.…

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Don David Reserve Tannat from Argentina voted “Best Red Wine in the World”.

Don David Reserve Tannat 2008 of Michel Torino Estate has been distinguished as the BEST RED WINE IN THE WORLD in the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2010 among 6964 samples tasted from 49 different countries.  Quite an amazing feat!  We currently have the Don David Reserve Tannat 2007 in stock and believe it is certainly…

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Torzi Matthews Frost Dodger Riesling 2010 reviewed by Huon Hooke

Torzi Matthews Frost Dodger Riesling 2010 received this review from Huon Hooke in the Sydney Morning Herald “93 Points.  A steely dry riesling of tight but generous flavour, with a very long finish and excellent cellaring potential.  It has dried flowers and grass – hay aromas with formidable power. Its almost austere but saved by…

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Bird in Hand Mt Lofty Ranges Shiraz 2008 rated 93 points in 2011 Australian Wine Companion.

Bird in Hand Mt Lofty Ranges Shiraz 2008 was a great vintage – here’s what James Halliday said in his 2011 Australian Wine Companion: “Deep purple-crimson; the aromatic bouquet is reflected in the bright red and black fruit flavours of the medium-bodied palate, with spice and pepper plus cedary French oak extending its finish. 93 Points.”

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Bird in Hand Mt Lofty Ranges Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 rated 92 points by James Halliday.

Bird in Hand Mt Lofty Ranges Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 follows on from the cracking 2007 vintage.   The 08 scored well with James Halliday in his 2011 Australian Wine Companion:  “…savoury cedary streak runs through the mainstream of cassis and blackcurrant fruit; good texture and structure. Rating 92”  

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Torzi Matthews Schist Rock Shiraz 2009 has “personality and power”.

Torzi Matthews Schist Rock Shiraz 2009 received an excellent review from leading wine writer Ralph Kyte-Powell recently in The Age (Oct 2010).  He wrote: “A gluggable Eden Valley red that provides personality and power uncommon at this price. Lush plum and prune fruit is at the core, and a lifted, almost viognier-like floral note adds…

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Ashton Hills Adelaide Hills Riesling 2009 rates 95 points from James Halliday.

Ashton Hills Adelaide Hills Riesling 2009 continues on from the excellent 08 vintage.  Halliday gave the 09 vintage 95 points and this review: “Bright pal green-straw; charged with delicious lime juice flavours, the palate perfectly balanced and long. Drink now or in 15 years. Trophy Adelaide Hills Wine Show ’09.  95 Points.”

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