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James Halliday, September 2012 -94 Points - Good purple-crimson; as is so often the case, defies commonly accepted views about the Barossa’s (ie including Eden Valley) ability to produce high quality examples of a Bordeaux blend; there is an invigorating freshness and lightness of touch to this berry-fruited wine that draws it through to a long, lingering finish.

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2 bottles each of 3 wonderful wines from the Barossa Valley, from its historic makers, and cutting edge Boutique producers.

So the best of the Barossa Valley, at fantastic prices, makes this the way to try some of the newest and best wines available today. It also makes a perfect gift for that wine loving friend or relative.

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The result is a brooding, complex wine dripping in dark, aromatic, spicy fruit that sings of the earth from where it came, as well as the toil of those who tended the vines. The 2011 Indy over delivers on every front!!!!!

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Deep rich red in colour: the nose is typical of Barossa Shiraz, showing dark plums and chocolate, with attractive sweet cedar notes and a hint of black pepper. The palate has a good depth of dark berry flavours with a touch of savoury fruits and a good tannin structure in harmonious balance to the fruit. Learn More

Dark fruit bursts onto the palate. The vibrant acid carries the juicy plummy fruit and bitter chocolate seamlessly through the palate and continues to roll on and on balanced by firm, but fine tannins. This wine is from probably our best vintage to date and will need a few months to settle down, but will age over the medium to long term and will drink well for at least the next decade.

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powerful, impenetrable black depth is densely packed with liquorice, coal, black olives, black jubes, plum pudding and every black fruit you could conjure. It’s a testimony to Pete Schell’s mastery that, in the midst of this maelstrom, it never deviates from its linear focus to become broad or soupy. Rather, impeccably handled tannins and tangy acidity pull the finish in straight and true.  94 points Tyson Tselzer

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Complex aromas, perfumed almost, inviting, beguiling, sweet but in a savory way, never tripping the fine line of stunning fullness and over extraction. Licorice, dark berries, herbs, spice, cherries and earth on the nose leads to more of the same on the palate, with depth, length and power in lovely balance. Oak plays its supporting role beautifully, with fine tannins and subtle acidity rounding out the palate. A wonderful, must have wine from a fantastic vineyard and talented wine maker. the auswine panel Learn More

An attractive pale yellow with green tints, it shows delightful citrus characters and hints of
nectarine. The palate shows zesty lemon flavours and a taut clean finish. Learn More

Deep Amber with an olive edge. Lifted and vibrant with varietal tealeaf aromas, honeyed richness and a touch of nutty complexity, balanced by a delicate spirit lift.

The palate displays fresh, sweet tealeaf and malt flavours with raisined intensity and impressive length. The sweet fruit flavours are balanced by natural acidity and well-integrated spirit ensuring a clean finish. Learn More