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Mixed By DJ Deadly Turntable Barossa Valley Grenache Mataro Shiraz 2019

Posted: April 14, 2022

A ripe oak driven blend with a mix of both sweet and sour fruit characters.

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Paisley Cashmere Eden Valley Riesling 2021

Posted: April 14, 2022

A great wine. Lime-like aromas with a honeysuckle-like lift. More jasmine on the nicely textured palate with orange zest and lemon peel flavours.

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Berton Vineyards High Eden Chardonnay 2019

Posted: April 14, 2022

An old school peaches and cream style with delicate stewed fruit nose. Subtle use of oak and good line of acid.

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Berton Vineyards Bonsai High Eden Shiraz Cabernet 2019

Posted: April 14, 2022

Lifted blue fruit/spicy oak bouquet and good fruit flavours, obvious oak and tight tannins.

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Berton Vineyards Limited Release Barossa Valley Shiraz 2018

Posted: April 14, 2022

Big, ripe and dense with dark raisined fruit, a firm oak edge and good tannins.

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Z Wine [SAUL] Eden Valley Riesling 2021

Posted: April 14, 2022

Bright and light with some secondary characters developing and slight toffee sweetness.

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Z Wine [ROMAN) Old Vine Barossa Valley Grenache Shiraz Mataro 2021

Posted: April 14, 2022

“A very smart wine!” It is a complexity of licorice, spices, raspberries and cherries. Good tannins.

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Z Wine [AUGUST] Old Vine Barossa Valley Grenache 2021

Posted: April 14, 2022

Vibrant purple wine with a savoury nose; all earthy and licorice-like and a pretty red fruit palate with a nice savoury note and sweet fruit underneath.

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Reillys Moonvine Shiraz 2018

Posted: April 14, 2022

Lifted blueberry and plum fragrances edged with forest floor-like characters. Dark and brooding spicy fruit flavours with lovely plush tannins.

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Reillys White Frontignac 2021

Posted: April 14, 2022

Musky spicy lychee bouquet and fresh musk/ginger spice palate. Great example.

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Tempus Two Copper Barossa Valley Shiraz 2019

Posted: April 14, 2022

Typical Barossa nose of spicy plums with good integration of oak, fruit and tannins on palate.

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Tempus Two Pewter Barossa Valley Shiraz 2020

Posted: April 14, 2022

Jubey black fruit nose and palate with silky tannins and good level of acid.

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Hemera Estate Barossa Valley G.S.M. 2020

Posted: April 14, 2022

Good colour, shy nose and nicely structured palate rich with varietal fruit and a good tannic finish.

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Hemera Estate Estate Barossa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Posted: April 14, 2022

A jubey fruit and licorice nose with raisined fruit flavours, silky tannins and a long lingering finish.

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Hemera Estate Barossa Valley Grenache Rosé 2021

Posted: April 14, 2022

Pale pink wine with a rose petal nose. Simple, warm and creamy in the mouth.

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Yalumba The Virgilius Eden Valley Viognier 2018

Posted: April 14, 2022

Ageing spicy apricot fruit nose and generous upfront tropical/apricot flavours.

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Gumpara Victor’s Old Vine Barossa Valley Shiraz 2019

Posted: April 14, 2022

Slight briary green characters to the nose but the palate is rich with dense dark fruit and sweet oak.

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Gumpara Frieda’s Old Vine Barossa Valley Semillon 2021

Posted: April 14, 2022

Lovely inviting lift of grassy/snow pea aromas with a nicely poised, seamlessly balanced, palate with persistent flavours and very good acid backbone.

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Corryton Burge Brigadier Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Posted: April 14, 2022

Lovely deep red wine with currant-like aromas and some olive/menthol-like characters adding complexity. Vibrant palate rich with fruit and grainy tannins.

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Corryton Burge Percival Norman Barossa Shiraz 2019

Posted: April 14, 2022

A density of plums, blueberries, spices and cloves lift off the nose and fill the mouth with rich flavours. Judicious use of oak and excellent tannins.

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Corryton Burge Kith Barossa Shiraz 2018

Posted: April 14, 2022

Lean, sweet uncomplicated crimson wine with rich slightly stewed fruit characters and smooth tannins.

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Corryton Burge Kith Barossa Grenache 2020

Posted: April 14, 2022

A riper style with earthy/savoury aromas and strong upfront tannins.

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Corryton Burge Kith Eden Valley Riesling 2021

Posted: April 14, 2022

Bright light and spicy floral fruit fragrances. Fresh and lively in the mouth with a zesty, varietally pure, citrus/lemon flavour profile.

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Barossa Boy Little Tacker Barossa G.S.M. 2018

Posted: April 14, 2022

A lovely, lifted nose – smells like black forest cake! Good drive of aged savoury red fruit flavours on the nicely balanced palate with upfront tannins and a lingering finish.

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Barossa Boy Cheeky Tilly Eden Valley Riesling 2021

Posted: April 14, 2022

Muted estery citrus bouquet with great length and elegance of melon and lemon flavours with balancing acidity.

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Brockenchack Wines Miss Bronte Single Vineyard Eden Valley Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Posted: April 14, 2022

Obvious fruit nose with subtle oak. Silky smooth in the mouth with generous fruit flavours.

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Paulmara Estates Cellar Reserve Barossa Sangiovese 2020

Posted: April 14, 2022

Aromatic lift of plum/dark cherry and spicy oak with a savoury palate.

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Paulmara Estates Marananga Barossa Shiraz 2020

Posted: April 14, 2022

Slightly greener style of shiraz. Vibrant cassis bouquet with olive notes and a lovely even flow of blue/black fruit flavours across the palate. Good tannins.

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Kurtz Family Vineyards Unwooded Barossa Valley Grenache 2021

Posted: April 14, 2022

Perfumed and spicy on the nose – juicy and flavoursome in the mouth with chalky tannins.

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Kurtz Family Vineyards Seven Sleepers Barossa Valley Shiraz 2019

Posted: April 14, 2022

Subtle blueberry and licorice fragrances and good upfront fruit and tannins.

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Kurtz Family Vineyards Uncle Tony’s Barossa Valley Mataro 2018

Posted: April 14, 2022

Spicy richness to the nose with lovely flavours in the blackcurrant spectrum. Good tannins and lingering finish.

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Kurtz Family Vineyards Charlie’s Barossa Valley Grenache 2019

Posted: April 14, 2022

Dark ripe plum bouquet, rich juicy fruit flavours and good acid backbone.

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Kurtz Family Vineyards Boundary Row Barossa Cabernet Shiraz 2019

Posted: April 14, 2022

Plum/blueberry bouquet with a menthol lift and dense dark fruit palate with good tannin structure and long finish.

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Kurtz Family Vineyards Boundary Row Barossa Valley Shiraz 2019

Posted: April 14, 2022

Very lifted aromas of blueberries and plums with a menthol note and rich blackcurrant fruit palate with a tight tannin structure and lingering finish.

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Two Towns Barossa Valley Shiraz 2019

Posted: April 14, 2022

Ruby red wine with purple highlights. Mocha/oak aromas and “pretty” silky smooth palate.

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Winton Road Barossa Valley Eden Valley Riesling 2021

Posted: April 14, 2022

A delicate nose reminiscent of Granny Smith apples with similar characters on the long juicy palate. Some residual sweetness balanced by the acid.

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Basedows of Barossa Barossa Valley Shiraz 2019

Posted: April 14, 2022

Raisined characters to the nose and warm ageing fruit palate with lingering finish.

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James Busby ‘Vineyard Series’ Barossa Valley Shiraz 2019

Posted: April 14, 2022

Inviting sweet vanilla nose with raisined fruit characters to the solid palate.

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Kalleske Old Vine Barossa Valley Grenache 2020

Posted: April 14, 2022

Lifted blackcurrant nose with aged fruit flavours, hints of cola and spicy characters and obvious oak.

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Kalleske Greenock Barossa Valley Shiraz 2020

Posted: April 14, 2022

Premature secondary characters developing on the nose with oak dominating the ripe fruit palate.

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Welland Valley & Valley Barossa Shiraz 2019

Posted: April 14, 2022

Tarry/cola aromas with an attractive simple lightweight sweet fruit palate.

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Gatt Barossa Valley Late Harvest Semillon 2009

Posted: April 14, 2022

Orange marmalade-like aromas with typical kero-like aged notes. Generous upfront candied fruit flavours on quite a short but weighty palate. $25

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Gatt High Eden Eden Valley Riesling 2021

Posted: April 14, 2022

Subtle floral fruit nose and good citrus drive to the generous palate. Some melon notes, strong acid and zippy finish.

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Gatt High Eden Eden Valley Riesling 2017

Posted: April 14, 2022

A toasty nose showing typical kero-like aged characters and a lemon butter palate with youthful acid backbone.

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Gatt Barossa Valley Sparkling Shiraz 2015

Posted: April 14, 2022

Lifted fruity nose with “serious” base material on the complex lifted and slightly sweet palate.

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Haan Estate Classic Barossa Valley Shiraz Viognier 2018

Posted: April 14, 2022

Pungent savoury bouquet; hints of spiced apricots. Bright fruit flavours, silky tannins and a warming finish.

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Haan Estate Prestige Barossa Valley Merlot 2018

Posted: April 14, 2022

Rich savoury aromas with dense red fruit flavours, silky tannins, a good line of acid with a hint of sweetness.

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Haan Estate Prestige Barossa Valley Shiraz 2018

Posted: April 14, 2022

Lifted dark fruit aromas, quite savoury with earthy notes and lovely concentration of sweet dark fruit flavours, soft tannins and a warm finish.

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Haan Estate Wilhelmus Barossa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Cabernet Franc Malbec Petit Verdot 2018

Posted: April 14, 2022

“A real crowd pleaser!” Lots of juicy fruit, spicy and silky tannins.

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Ross Hill Lily Orange Sauvignon Blanc 2021

Posted: April 14, 2022

Citrus lift to the floral/tropical nose with similar characters on the palate.

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