Description
This is our go-to quintessential mixed pack which is designed for lovers of big reds. It's full of luscious, ripe reds in a variety of styles from all over the country. Malbec, Tempranillo and Petit Verdot all get a run alongside classic varieties like Shiraz, Cabernet and Grenache.
- 2022 Bondar Violet Hour Shiraz
- 2022 Torzi Matthews Old Vines G.S.M
- 2022 Somos Biodynamic Aglianico
- 2022 Nick Spencer P.A.R. Hilltops Malbec
- 2020 Living Roots Cabernet Tannat
- 2022 Brothers at War The Old Man Eden Valley Syrah
2022 Bondar Violet Hour Shiraz
The name 'Violet Hour' refers to the fading light owners Andre Bondar and Selina Kelly saw on the horizon as they picked the last bunches of Shiraz for their first-ever release, the 2012 edition of this wine. A violet sky, a beautiful wine, and a new future ahead for the couple and their vines.
The Violet Hour tastes as stylish as it looks, it hits that sweet spot for all red wine lovers - a combination of elegance and power.
The pedigree of the Bondar's Rayner vineyard in McLaren Vale is second to none - it's one of the most respected sites in the region where Seaview and Blewitt Springs meet. You get the lively, bright blue fruits of the sandy soils of Blewitt Springs with the power and structure of the Seaview terroir. It's a winning combination. The quality of the Shiraz speaks for itself. Put simply, if you like McLaren Vale Shiraz with a fresh face - this is a must-buy. Read More
95 points
"This is harmonious and poised, everything serenely balanced, unstretched. To echo an earlier review, this is a tremendous bargain." - Marcus Ellis (Halliday Wine Companion)
2022 Torzi Matthews Old Vines G.S.M
For this G.S.M., Dom Torzi sources old vine fruit from two Barossa vineyards - one in the Rowland Flat subregion planted in 1914, and the other in the Angaston subregion planted in 1932.
A mix of whole berries and whole bunches make up the ferment, getting pressed to old French oak.
It comes out as wine that brings a little bit of everything to the table - florals, herbs and vibrant, juicy red fruit. Unbeatable value at this price, too. Read More
93 points
"A light graininess to tannin, freshness too, with a juicy finish of excellent length. It’s fun and bouncy now, though I reckon it will be better again in a few years when it settles down a bit."- Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)
2022 Somos Biodynamic Aglianico
The Somos lads are on a roll and they've really stepped things up a gear here.
Somos' standard Aglianico offering has arguably been the most impressive wine in the range over the last couple of years - the guys clearly have an understanding of this late-ripening Italian variety. This is one of the more serious Aglianicos around.
It comes from Paxton's biodynamically famed vineyard, and despite being hung out to ripen and develop flavour for a longer time than other varieties, still retains remarkable acidity and freshness.
It's so perfumed, so juicy and just so interesting. If you've enjoyed Somos' Aglianico in the past, this is another level up. Bravo! Read More
93 points
"Lovely stuff, with enough heft to make winter consumption righteous, or a chill on the flipside good."
- Mike Bennie (The Wine Front)
2022 Nick Spencer P.A.R. Hilltops Malbec
P.A.R. is a new label from Nick Spencer, started with the intention of focusing entirely on emerging/alternative varieties in Australia, seeing fermentation and maturation only in sandstone amphoras.
The Malbec for this wine is sourced from a vineyard 600m above sea level with decomposed granite soils located around Young in the Hilltops region. The fruit gets picked and sent to amphora for fermentation and further ageing for 18 months.
It comes out bountiful in aromatics and flavour, with it's purple fruited heart to the fore thanks to the lack of oak.
94 points
"You can tell it’s Malbec, but also, gee, it’s a lot like a good Teroldego. I really like this."
- Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)
2020 Living Roots Cabernet Tannat
If you like your reds powerful, concentrated and muscular, this is a fantastic option.
Sourced from the K1 Vineyard in the Adelaide Hills, it shows these two varieties go famously together. Black fruits, herbs, earthen savouriness, and sandy tannins combine together into a well integrated drop. There's still a line of brightness in the wine, keeping all those bold flavours in check.
A great value red when you want something a little different than your average mid-week quaffer. Read More
95 Points
"A bit of a wow wine here. Big and bold, fuller flavoured, concentration and power on hand... Amazing Italianate tannin profile, outstanding length, succulence and vibrancy. Killer wine."
- Mike Bennie (The Wine Front)
2022 Brothers at War The Old Man Eden Valley Syrah
Second-generation vigneros Sam and Angus Wardlaw release this Shiraz as an ode to their old-man, who has inspired and driven them to become the winemakers and people they are today.
The wine itself is a ball of flavour, delicious in nature, and very much a fruit-driven expression of the Eden Valley.
The Wardlaw brothers are making a pretty broad range of wines, showcasing both regional and varietal classics, while also not being hemmed in to any one set style of finished product. As an homage, we think they’ve done pretty damn well with this wine, and we’re sure their old man would be beaming with pride. Read More
95 points
"Puts beyond doubt the proposition that elegance and freshness can be achieved without stress or strain, simply allowing the fruit to express itself... drink and be merry."
- James Halliday (Halliday Wine Companion)
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