d'Arenberg The Dead Arm Shiraz 2006

A very dark, vibrant, polished appearance with a dense red crimson hue. The aroma upon opening is surprisingly elegant showing superb fruit characters dominated with red fruits, plum, spices, red cherries, cranberry, white and green pepper and blueberry notes against a back drop of very fine oak. The flavours are ... more

HdV Syrah 2002

This wine takes you right into an oriental market with hundreds of exotic aromas. Coriander, violet, rose blossom, clove, nutmeg, cinnamon, leather and fine tobacco blend together. This is a powerful wine, generous but also agile and elegant, thanks to its finely matured and delicate tannins. The nose is a ... more

Shafer Relentless 2003

In this fifth vintage, the Syrah is really developing, bringing classic earthy, meaty varietal character along with aromas and flavors of blackberry, spice, chocolate, liqueur, black licorice and cedar. This release is viscous, well-integrated, dense and massive. The fruit-weight carries the big tannins and offers a long finish. more

E. Guigal Côte Rôtie Château d'Ampuis 2003

Deep dark color with mauve tints. Spices, black fruits and delicate oak aromas. A dense, expressive and intense nose. A tannic and racy wine. Aromas of prunes, blackberry and vanilla. Powerful, concentrated and structured palate. A wine from a tannic and muscular vintage due to the hot climate. Solid tannins, ... more

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage 2004

The granite hills of Hermitage rise above the Rhone at Tain l'Hermitage where the river bends sharply to the east before resuming a southward flow. This gives the vineyards a direct southern exposure. Vines have been grown here since Roman times, and Pliney wrote favorably about the wines of the ... more

Torbreck The Struie 2005

Sourced from several elevated sites throughout the Barossa & Eden Valleys the Struie reflects the cooler side of the region and showcases the subtle nuances that are gained from hillside viticulture. Possessing a dense and completely opaque hue the 2005 Struie has a wonderfully healthy sheen and great viscosity. The ... more

Yann Chave Hermitage 2005

Color: Good intensity with hues of purple and garnet. Nose: Fresh and velvety. Mouth: Rests on concentrated tannins, full of finesse. Long. Serve: At 18 degrees with red meats, giblets, stuffed rabbit, filet of doe, goat with pepper sauce, and cheese. Wine for long keeping. more

Henschke Mount Edelstone 2004

Deep crimson in colour. Sweet ripe plum, anise and blueberry aromas with earthy/dusty hints, gentle ferny characters, spicy cedary oak and eucalypt. Sweet, juicy and ripe on the palate with a fleshy texture, good structure and depth, firm ripe tannins and a long rich finish. more

Torbreck The Factor 2005

The 2005 Factor displays the concentration & fruit purity that only the most meticulous farming can achieve. Delicate scents of wild blackberries, pipe smoke and pepper are supported by a dark core of espresso roast, black currants and coal. The palate offers tremendous texture and combines great richness with subtle ... more

Shafer Relentless 2005

The flavors and aromas are immense, round, mouthfilling and long-lived with a luscious blend of rich blackberry, black plums, meatiness from the Syrah and a dose of blueberry from the Petite Sirah. The tannins are ripe and long-lived, with a lengthy, pleasing finish. A heavyweight like Relentless complements similar concentrated ... more

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage 2005

The granite hills of Hermitage rise above the Rhone at Tain l'Hermitage where the river bends sharply to the east before resuming a southward flow. This gives the vineyards a direct southern exposure. Vines have been grown here since Roman times, and Pliney wrote favorably about the wines of the ... more

Two Hands Ares Shiraz 2005

Color: Black to the core. Aroma: Very complex amalgam of aromas such as; licorice, tar, earth, cedar, chocolate and the blackest fruits such as Boysenberry, blackberry and fresh prunes. Taste: Incredibly viscous and concentrated with excellent poise and balance for such a powerful wine, the acid and tannins work in ... more