McLaren Vale
McLaren Vale is a renowned wine region located in South Australia, known for producing exceptional Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Grenache wines. The region's Mediterranean climate, combined with its unique soil conditions, provides ideal growing conditions for a variety of grape varieties.
One of the most famous vineyards in McLaren Vale is the d'Arenberg Winery, known for its iconic red wines, including The Dead Arm Shiraz and The Ironstone Pressings Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre. The estate is committed to sustainable farming practices and is known for its focus on traditional winemaking techniques.
Another well-known vineyard in McLaren Vale is the Wirra Wirra Vineyards, which produces a range of high-quality wines, including Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Chardonnay. The estate is dedicated to sustainable farming practices and is committed to producing wines that reflect the unique terroir of the region.
The Kay Brothers Amery Vineyards is another famous vineyard in McLaren Vale, known for its exceptional Shiraz wines. The estate is one of the oldest wineries in the region, dating back to 1891, and is dedicated to traditional winemaking techniques.
In addition to these famous vineyards, McLaren Vale is home to many other wineries that produce exceptional wines. The region is particularly known for its red wines, which are characterized by their depth of flavor, complexity, and structure.
McLaren Vale is a wine region in South Australia known for producing exceptional Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Grenache wines. With famous vineyards such as d'Arenberg Winery, Wirra Wirra Vineyards, and Kay Brothers Amery Vineyards, McLaren Vale wines are gaining increasing recognition and popularity among wine enthusiasts worldwide.
McLaren Vale
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South Australia | 1 | 90 (WS) |
Inc. GST
SG$299.03 |
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Wine Spectator (90)Fresh and inviting, with a meaty character to the red berry and spice flavors, finishing with a pleasant fleshiness. Shiraz, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink now through 2018. |
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South Australia | 2 | 91 (WS) |
Inc. GST
SG$735.44 |
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Wine Spectator (91)Expressive and fragrant, a bold red with toffee, salted caramel and black walnut liqueur notes set against ripe plum, maraschino and black cherry notes. Details of cardamon and clove linger with plush tannins on the long, expressive finish. Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Drink now through 2035. 10,076 cases made, 7,193 cases imported. |
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South Australia | 1 | 96 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$440.77 |
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Wine Advocate (96)The 2016 Eclipse is 87% Grenache, 8% Graciano and 5% Shiraz, all off the McLaren Vale estate vineyard. As it almost seems to, it boasts gorgeous aromas of raspberries, accented by a range of herbs and spices that include notes of orange zest, bay leaf and rose petals. It's full-bodied, with assertive but silky tannins that should help preserve the wine's freshness as it ages. Although full-bodied, it handles its alcohol well, showing just a trace of warmth on the lingering finish. |
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South Australia | 1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$234.24 |
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South Australia | 1 | 97 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$512.71 |
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Wine Advocate (97)Even more concentrated than the impressive 2014, the 2015 Shiraz Reserve is almost painfully intense—in a good sense. Dark berries, culinary herbs and roasted meat notes combine in a mouthwatering nose, which leads into a dense, creamy-textured palate. While most Noon wines can be drunk on release (as can this one, albeit in a soft-core S&M sort of way), I would suggest holding this one for a couple of years and drinking it over the next decade. |
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South Australia | 1 | 94 (RP) |
Inc. GST
SG$271.19 |
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Wine Advocate - Robert Parker (94)A prodigious, decadently rich effort, Oliverhill’s 2003 Shiraz Jimmy Section (15% alcohol) is a 100% Shiraz aged in French oak, of which one-third is new. It offers up a luxurious aromatic display of loamy earth, new saddle leather, blackberry liqueur, charcoal, and barbecue spices. Layered, chewy, full-bodied, and opulent with extravagant richness, sweet, supple tannin, and low acidity, this is a knock-out Shiraz to drink over the next 5-12 years. |
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South Australia | 1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$1,023.95 |
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The Ox Hardy Slate Shiraz 2019 is truly an exquisite product of the historic Lower Tintara vineyard in McLaren Vale, South Australia. This exceptional shiraz combines the majestic heritage of the vineyard and outstanding winemaking craftsmanship, epitomising the grandeur of Australian red wines. The wine is lovingly crafted under the sage guidance of the legendary winemaker Andrew Hardy, a direct descendant of the vineyard's founding father, Thomas Hardy. Known for the quality of its wines, Lower Tintara vineyard's age-old vines, spanning over 160 years, bear testament to Ox Hardy's fine lineage. The Ox Hardy Slate Shiraz 2019 offers an unparalleled sensory adventure with its deep scarlet hue and complex aroma intertwining cedar, black fruits and spice. The earthy slate soil contributes to the fruit's plush palate and lingering finish. This Shiraz is an exceptional wine expressing elegance and power in balanced harmony, an emblem of Australian viticulture's rich heritage. |
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South Australia | 1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$306.75 |
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South Australia | 2 | 97 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$2,367.94 |
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Wine Advocate (97)Sourced from McLaren Vale (41%), Coonawarra, Barossa Valley and Padthaway this vintage, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Bin 707 spent 18 months in 100% new American oak hogsheads prior to bottling. Scents of vanilla, cedar and celery seed seamlessly swirl around dark notions of cassis, plum, coffee and cocoa. There's a touch of mint, but it fits well within the context of the wine. Full-bodied, concentrated and rich, this wine looks to have at least two decades ahead of it. The finish is truly special, with beguiling hints of maple syrup balanced by a smooth, enveloping wash of softly dusty tannins. |
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South Australia | 1 | 20 (JR) |
Inc. GST
SG$2,847.54 |
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Jancis Robinson (20)Delivers absolutely everything you want from Grange: the fruit is knee-weakeningly gorgeous, the oak fits in beautifully, and there's endless length that gives a thoughtful, engaging aftertaste. |
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South Australia | 1 | 96 (HWC) |
Inc. GST
SG$437.55 |
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Halliday Wine Companion (96)A beautiful grenache, clarity its watchword: colour, aroma, varietal expression and aftertaste. Perfumed red berries of every description flow through the light to medium-bodied palate where pomegranate is foremost in shaping mouthfeel and flavour. Irresistible now or in 10 years hence. |
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South Australia | 30 | 96 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$395.02 |
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Vinous (96)This young and energetic 2022 Grenache Old McDonald offers an intense core of slate and blackberry with touches of charcuterie and mixed spices providing a strong Rhône feel. It has great tannins with rusty/rocky flavors. The fruit is still tightly bound, but it has impressive power, integrity and length to seriously deliver over the coming years. |
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South Australia | 1 | 99 (HWC) |
Inc. GST
SG$996.74 |
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Halliday Wine Companion (99)A block regenerated by the Pannells since they purchased it in '12, it produces small berries in small bunches of intensely flavoured grapes. Hand-picked, 10 days on skins, pressed to French puncheons for 19 months maturation. It is the only unblended wine so far made and sold under the Koomilya banner, 4560 bottles made. It is a wine of beauty, with effortless poise and flawless fruit that is medium to full-bodied at most. How long will it live? Try 40 years. |
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South Australia | 1 | 97 (JS) |
Inc. GST
SG$390.68 |
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James Suckling (97)An outstanding grenache from old bush vines in the Smart Vineyard, perched up on the Clarendon ridge line. This has an edge of white pepper and pomegranate with notes of bright raspberries and fresh leaves. This wine fuses elegance and power with a sleekly defined palate that carries real intensity in 2018. The structure is keenly tailored. Long and taut, red-fruit finish. Drink or hold. Screw cap. |
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South Australia | 1 | 96 (HWC) |
Inc. GST
SG$362.34 |
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Halliday Wine Companion (96)A full-bodied shiraz that reflects cunning winemaking. Whole-berry fermentation has put a rich gloss on the palate without overloading the tannin structure. The predominantly black berry fruit is shot through with licorice, spice and an airbrush of dark chocolate. |
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South Australia | 1 | 97 (JS) |
Inc. GST
SG$410.30 |
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James Suckling (97)I have tasted this producer's wines for a time now and adore the grenaches. Often my preference is for the Sands of Time cuvée but in 2021, a vintage of such effortless quality, This Charming Man ascends. Bitter red-fruit, orange-pastille, tea-tree, dried-thyme, bracken and sandalwood riffs are beautifully compressed by a phalanx of brushwood tannins. Mid-weighted Nebbiolo vibes. Very fine. Extremely long. An exquisite grenache. Drink or hold. |
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Tasmania | 1 | 99 (JS) |
Inc. GST
SG$978.25 |
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James Suckling (99)This is a wine we have not yet seen from Tolpuddle. It has such well-curated complexity and whole-bunch influence (40%) sits in the sweet spot. It is concentrated, yet so elegant and the vivid freshness that pervades every aspect of the nose and palate is striking. Aromas of red fruit, such as raspberry, strawberry, red cherry and red plum are framed in spice and fragrance. The palate has such impressive definition and clarity and the tannins are so detailed, fine and clear-cut. Concentrated red and darker cherries are fleshy, yet elegantly focused, and the acidity laces it all up so clearly. So drinkable now and for a decade at least. Screw cap. |
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South Australia | 1 | 94 (WS) |
Inc. GST
SG$759.05 |
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Wine Spectator (94)Polished, generous and beautifully focused, playing its blueberry, plum and currant fruit against hints of leather and licorice, remaining sweet and refined through the open-weave, airy finish. Drink now through 2020. |
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South Australia | 1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$178.65 |
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Ulithorne Shiraz Frux Frugis 2005 exemplifies the pinnacle of Australian winemaking. Sourced from the esteemed Frux Frugis vineyard in the Barossa Valley, this Shiraz undergoes meticulous vinification techniques. Handpicked grapes are fermented in open-top stainless steel vats, allowing optimal extraction of rich fruit flavours and robust tannins. Aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, seven of which are newly toasted, the wine develops complex layers of dark plum, black pepper, and subtle hints of cocoa. Ulithorne, renowned for its commitment to quality and sustainable practices, ensures each bottle reflects the unique terroir of the region. On the palate, the Ulithorne Shiraz Frux Frugis 2005 offers a harmonious balance of power and elegance, with a lingering finish that beckons another sip. An exceptional choice for connoisseurs seeking depth and character in a fine Shiraz. |
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South Australia | 30 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$209.72 |
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South Australia | 1 | 90 (WS) |
In Bond
SG$209.00 |
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Wine Spectator (90)Fresh and inviting, with a meaty character to the red berry and spice flavors, finishing with a pleasant fleshiness. Shiraz, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink now through 2018. |
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South Australia | 2 | 91 (WS) |
In Bond
SG$548.00 |
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Wine Spectator (91)Expressive and fragrant, a bold red with toffee, salted caramel and black walnut liqueur notes set against ripe plum, maraschino and black cherry notes. Details of cardamon and clove linger with plush tannins on the long, expressive finish. Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Drink now through 2035. 10,076 cases made, 7,193 cases imported. |
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South Australia | 1 | 96 (WA) |
In Bond
SG$343.00 |
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Wine Advocate (96)The 2016 Eclipse is 87% Grenache, 8% Graciano and 5% Shiraz, all off the McLaren Vale estate vineyard. As it almost seems to, it boasts gorgeous aromas of raspberries, accented by a range of herbs and spices that include notes of orange zest, bay leaf and rose petals. It's full-bodied, with assertive but silky tannins that should help preserve the wine's freshness as it ages. Although full-bodied, it handles its alcohol well, showing just a trace of warmth on the lingering finish. |
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South Australia | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$205.00 |
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South Australia | 1 | 97 (WA) |
In Bond
SG$409.00 |
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Wine Advocate (97)Even more concentrated than the impressive 2014, the 2015 Shiraz Reserve is almost painfully intense—in a good sense. Dark berries, culinary herbs and roasted meat notes combine in a mouthwatering nose, which leads into a dense, creamy-textured palate. While most Noon wines can be drunk on release (as can this one, albeit in a soft-core S&M sort of way), I would suggest holding this one for a couple of years and drinking it over the next decade. |
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South Australia | 1 | 94 (RP) |
In Bond
SG$229.00 |
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Wine Advocate - Robert Parker (94)A prodigious, decadently rich effort, Oliverhill’s 2003 Shiraz Jimmy Section (15% alcohol) is a 100% Shiraz aged in French oak, of which one-third is new. It offers up a luxurious aromatic display of loamy earth, new saddle leather, blackberry liqueur, charcoal, and barbecue spices. Layered, chewy, full-bodied, and opulent with extravagant richness, sweet, supple tannin, and low acidity, this is a knock-out Shiraz to drink over the next 5-12 years. |
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South Australia | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$880.00 |
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The Ox Hardy Slate Shiraz 2019 is truly an exquisite product of the historic Lower Tintara vineyard in McLaren Vale, South Australia. This exceptional shiraz combines the majestic heritage of the vineyard and outstanding winemaking craftsmanship, epitomising the grandeur of Australian red wines. The wine is lovingly crafted under the sage guidance of the legendary winemaker Andrew Hardy, a direct descendant of the vineyard's founding father, Thomas Hardy. Known for the quality of its wines, Lower Tintara vineyard's age-old vines, spanning over 160 years, bear testament to Ox Hardy's fine lineage. The Ox Hardy Slate Shiraz 2019 offers an unparalleled sensory adventure with its deep scarlet hue and complex aroma intertwining cedar, black fruits and spice. The earthy slate soil contributes to the fruit's plush palate and lingering finish. This Shiraz is an exceptional wine expressing elegance and power in balanced harmony, an emblem of Australian viticulture's rich heritage. |
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South Australia | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$224.00 |
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South Australia | 2 | 97 (WA) |
In Bond
SG$2,115.00 |
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Wine Advocate (97)Sourced from McLaren Vale (41%), Coonawarra, Barossa Valley and Padthaway this vintage, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Bin 707 spent 18 months in 100% new American oak hogsheads prior to bottling. Scents of vanilla, cedar and celery seed seamlessly swirl around dark notions of cassis, plum, coffee and cocoa. There's a touch of mint, but it fits well within the context of the wine. Full-bodied, concentrated and rich, this wine looks to have at least two decades ahead of it. The finish is truly special, with beguiling hints of maple syrup balanced by a smooth, enveloping wash of softly dusty tannins. |
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South Australia | 1 | 20 (JR) |
In Bond
SG$2,555.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (20)Delivers absolutely everything you want from Grange: the fruit is knee-weakeningly gorgeous, the oak fits in beautifully, and there's endless length that gives a thoughtful, engaging aftertaste. |
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South Australia | 1 | 96 (HWC) |
In Bond
SG$344.00 |
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Halliday Wine Companion (96)A beautiful grenache, clarity its watchword: colour, aroma, varietal expression and aftertaste. Perfumed red berries of every description flow through the light to medium-bodied palate where pomegranate is foremost in shaping mouthfeel and flavour. Irresistible now or in 10 years hence. |
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South Australia | 30 | 96 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$303.00 |
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Vinous (96)This young and energetic 2022 Grenache Old McDonald offers an intense core of slate and blackberry with touches of charcuterie and mixed spices providing a strong Rhône feel. It has great tannins with rusty/rocky flavors. The fruit is still tightly bound, but it has impressive power, integrity and length to seriously deliver over the coming years. |
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South Australia | 1 | 99 (HWC) |
In Bond
SG$859.00 |
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Halliday Wine Companion (99)A block regenerated by the Pannells since they purchased it in '12, it produces small berries in small bunches of intensely flavoured grapes. Hand-picked, 10 days on skins, pressed to French puncheons for 19 months maturation. It is the only unblended wine so far made and sold under the Koomilya banner, 4560 bottles made. It is a wine of beauty, with effortless poise and flawless fruit that is medium to full-bodied at most. How long will it live? Try 40 years. |
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South Australia | 1 | 97 (JS) |
In Bond
SG$301.00 |
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James Suckling (97)An outstanding grenache from old bush vines in the Smart Vineyard, perched up on the Clarendon ridge line. This has an edge of white pepper and pomegranate with notes of bright raspberries and fresh leaves. This wine fuses elegance and power with a sleekly defined palate that carries real intensity in 2018. The structure is keenly tailored. Long and taut, red-fruit finish. Drink or hold. Screw cap. |
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South Australia | 1 | 96 (HWC) |
In Bond
SG$275.00 |
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Halliday Wine Companion (96)A full-bodied shiraz that reflects cunning winemaking. Whole-berry fermentation has put a rich gloss on the palate without overloading the tannin structure. The predominantly black berry fruit is shot through with licorice, spice and an airbrush of dark chocolate. |
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South Australia | 1 | 97 (JS) |
In Bond
SG$319.00 |
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James Suckling (97)I have tasted this producer's wines for a time now and adore the grenaches. Often my preference is for the Sands of Time cuvée but in 2021, a vintage of such effortless quality, This Charming Man ascends. Bitter red-fruit, orange-pastille, tea-tree, dried-thyme, bracken and sandalwood riffs are beautifully compressed by a phalanx of brushwood tannins. Mid-weighted Nebbiolo vibes. Very fine. Extremely long. An exquisite grenache. Drink or hold. |
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Tasmania | 1 | 99 (JS) |
In Bond
SG$846.00 |
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James Suckling (99)This is a wine we have not yet seen from Tolpuddle. It has such well-curated complexity and whole-bunch influence (40%) sits in the sweet spot. It is concentrated, yet so elegant and the vivid freshness that pervades every aspect of the nose and palate is striking. Aromas of red fruit, such as raspberry, strawberry, red cherry and red plum are framed in spice and fragrance. The palate has such impressive definition and clarity and the tannins are so detailed, fine and clear-cut. Concentrated red and darker cherries are fleshy, yet elegantly focused, and the acidity laces it all up so clearly. So drinkable now and for a decade at least. Screw cap. |
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South Australia | 1 | 94 (WS) |
In Bond
SG$635.00 |
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Wine Spectator (94)Polished, generous and beautifully focused, playing its blueberry, plum and currant fruit against hints of leather and licorice, remaining sweet and refined through the open-weave, airy finish. Drink now through 2020. |
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South Australia | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$154.00 |
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Ulithorne Shiraz Frux Frugis 2005 exemplifies the pinnacle of Australian winemaking. Sourced from the esteemed Frux Frugis vineyard in the Barossa Valley, this Shiraz undergoes meticulous vinification techniques. Handpicked grapes are fermented in open-top stainless steel vats, allowing optimal extraction of rich fruit flavours and robust tannins. Aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, seven of which are newly toasted, the wine develops complex layers of dark plum, black pepper, and subtle hints of cocoa. Ulithorne, renowned for its commitment to quality and sustainable practices, ensures each bottle reflects the unique terroir of the region. On the palate, the Ulithorne Shiraz Frux Frugis 2005 offers a harmonious balance of power and elegance, with a lingering finish that beckons another sip. An exceptional choice for connoisseurs seeking depth and character in a fine Shiraz. |
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South Australia | 30 | - |
In Bond
SG$133.00 |
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