The flagship 2004 Run Rig is 96.5% Shiraz and 3.5% Viognier with the Shiraz component aged for 30 months in a mixture of new and used French oak. Yields were a minuscule 14 hl/ha (about 1 ton per acre). Saturated opaque purple/black, it has a remarkably kinky, exotic perfume of ... more
The 'Two Hands' are Michael Twelftree and Richard Mintz who formed the company in 1999 with the clear objective of making the best possible Shiraz-based wines from prized Shiraz producing regions within Australia. In 2000 they started with just 17 tonnes of fruit from the McLaren Vale and Padthaway wine ... more
Amon-Ra has become one of Australia’s icon wines. Made from 100% Shiraz sourced from vineyards ranging in age from 80-120 years and with microscopic yields of 0.5 tons per acre, the 2006 Amon-Ra was aged for 15 months in new French and American oak. The wine is a thick, glass-coating, ... more
The 2004 Shiraz “Command” comes from a single block of 104-year-old vines. It was aged in 100% new oak puncheons (400 liter barrels). Opaque purple-colored, this Shiraz has fabulous aromatics of smoke, melted tar, licorice, espresso, game, and blueberry compote. Layered but tight, this full-bodied wine is thick, rich, and ... more
The 'Two Hands' are Michael Twelftree and Richard Mintz who formed the company in 1999 with the clear objective of making the best possible Shiraz-based wines from prized Shiraz producing regions within Australia. In 2000 they started with just 17 tonnes of fruit from the McLaren Vale and Padthaway wine ... more
From humble beginnings in the 1950s, Grange has maintained its place as Australia's most prestigious red wine over four decades. Today, it is a wine of international renown, with each vintage eagerly awaited by collectors both in Australia and overseas. The 2002 is made of 99% Shiraz and 1% Cabernet, ... more
Torbreck was established in 1994 by David & Christine Powell and is located on the western ridge of the Barossa Valley. It is named after a forest in the Highlands of Scotland. David Powell is a former lumberjack who picked up his oenological skills working in various vineyards. His vines ... more
Torbreck was established in 1994 by David & Christine Powell and is located on the western ridge of the Barossa Valley. It is named after a forest in the Highlands of Scotland. David Powell is a former lumberjack who picked up his oenological skills working in various vineyards. His vines ... more
Ben Glaetzer has been touted as the most gifted Australian winemaker of the new generation...his father, uncle, two brothers and sister-in-law are all winemakers. And the whole family believes that great wines are made in the vineyard. Ancient dry-grown vineyards and minimal intervention are at the heart of this shared ... more
The fruit for the 2006 comes once again from Sarah & Sparky's vineyards - Prime and Gateway. Sparky loves blending varieties together and capturing the beauty and strength of each variety to make a wine with richness, elegance, balance and harmony. more
Ben Glaetzer has been touted as the most gifted Australian winemaker of the new generation...his father, uncle, two brothers and sister-in-law are all winemakers. And the whole family believes that great wines are made in the vineyard. Ancient dry-grown vineyards and minimal intervention are at the heart of this shared ... more
Named a Top 100 Wine of the Year by Wine Spectator in 2009, the Stump Jump is made by the folks who own D'Arenberg winery. Established in 1912, the name D’Arenberg is synonymous with high quality Aussie wines. Fourth generation winemaker/owner Chester Osborn has produced this delightful value-driven Shiraz, and ... more