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Red Wine by Two Hands from South Australia, Australia. The Garden Series is a Super Premium range of six Shiraz from six of the finest Shiraz producing regions in Australia. Sophie's Garden reflects the unique terroir of Padthaway. Color: Almost black at the core with a purple rim. Aroma: Aromatic bouquet that resonates with cooler climate tones of aromatic spice and mint. Taste: Behind the perfumed aromatic fruit aromas and clove, pepper spice is a powerful intense wine, rich and full bodied. Grainy but fine tannins mingle with the rich plum and blackberry fruit characters.

Red Wine by Two Hands from McLaren Vale, Australia. Dark black. The nose shows lifted notes of spice, followed by an amalgam of fresh espresso, rich chocolate, dark cherries and freshly roasted almonds. The mouthfeel is long, dense and coating with luscious licorice, mocha, spice and blackberry flavors. With more fruit weight and tannin than previous vintages, this is a lot of fun to drink now but will age nicely.

Red Wine by Two Hands from Barossa Valley, Australia. Lifted aromas of raspberries, spice,fennel, espresso and milk chocolate. The palate is very clean and fruit friendly, of medium body with firm but textured tannins. The acid and tannins balance the wine's red and dark cherry flavors. The wine has the ability to reward in the medium term, 5-8 years if cellared correctly.

Red Wine by 2 up from South Australia, Australia. The 2006 Shiraz is vibrant crimson with purple hues. It has aromas of rich dark berry fruits with hints of plum, dark cherry and integrated oak. The palate displays lifted blackberries with spicy stewed plums and dark cherries. The long lingering finish reflects the dark berry fruits and fine tannins. Try with Italian food, ribs and grilled beef or lamb.

Red Wine by Tyrrell's from Australia. The 2003 Lost Block shiraz is deep red in color with a bright purple rim. The nose displays aromas of ripe plums, chocolate and vanilla essence. Sweet Shiraz fruit and spicy white pepper are evident on the palate which is supported by form tannins, along with good length and complexity.

Red Wine by Tyrrell's from McLaren Vale, Australia. The wine has great color and structured tannins, and the flavors and natural acidity make for well balanced wines, some of the best ever seen in McLaren Vale. A full flavored style that encapsulates the wonderfully rich varietal characters of McLaren Vale Shiraz. There are fresh aromas of ripe berry fruit, a touch of spicy pepper and a sweet lift of vanillin oak. The palate is full bodied with smooth supple tannins, an intense middle palate with a long finish that is reminiscent of pure cocoa chocolate with a savory edge.

Red Wine by Wishing Tree from Australia. This wine delivers classic Shiraz characters. Fruit has been sourced from a number of our most renowned growing regions, creating a wine with the delicious red and black fruit characters, and enticing spice and pepper nuances. Pop a bottle to enjoy with food and friends, or sip a glass under your favorite Wishing Tree. John Larchet, Proprietor.

Red Wine by Wolf Blass from Barossa Valley, Australia. Wolf Blass Platinum Label Shiraz is the ultimate expression of their winemakers' masterful skills, showcasing a blend of the finest parcels of fruit from selected South Australian vineyards. Made in extremely limited quantities from low yielding vines, Wolf Blass Platinum Label is, quite literally, the pick of the crop, a wine crafted to epitomize the best of vintage, variety and vineyard. Wolf Blass Platinum Label 2003 Shiraz is deep purple in color. The lifted, fragrant nose shows spicy, ripe berry and dark chocolate characters. The palate is elegant, rich and concentrated, with complex layers of blackberry, freshly ground coffee and spice supported by integrated, smoky oak, a seamless, balanced structure and long, fine tannins. Enjoy with rare-roasted eye filet of beef, venison or kangaroo. This wine's aromas may well draw you in, black and electric with mineral tension. Then the flavor delivers with sliver-thin layers of earthy complexity. This is a wine for the long haul, its gritty Barossa power restricted by French oak aging. The potential is there, as is the polish to decant it now for lamb. -Wines & Spirits

Red Wine by Wolf Blass from South Australia, Australia. The 2005 Wolf Blass Presidents Selection Shiraz is rich red in color with deep purple hues. The wine displays aromas of raspberries and plums supported by varietal characteristic white pepper and spice notes. The palate is rich, round and soft, with concentrated berry fruit and great length of flavor. 14 months barrel maturation in seasoned and new American and French oak has enhanced the complexity and integration of the fine, velvety tannins. Suggested food: Eye-fillet steak with peppercorn sauce Cellaring: Enjoy now or cellar for up to five to seven years.

Red Wine by Wolf Blass from South Australia, Australia. The 2006 Wolf Blass Yellow Label Shiraz is deep red in color. The nose shows notes of lifted, dark plum fruits, complemented with attractive spicy oak. The palate is full bodied with dark rich berry flavors and spice and long fine tannins on the finish. Ideal with hearty meat dishes.

Red Wine by Wynns from Coonawarra, Australia. Color: Vibrant, cherry red. Nose: The nose shows floral tones and notes of raspberry and cream against a subtle vanilla-chocolate oak background. Palate: Vibrant cherry and raspberry fruit flavors on the palate complement the silky tannins and plump, generous flavors. A lingering warm, creamy oak finish with hints of cloves and nutmeg completes this medium bodied wine showing its classic, cool climate origins. Ideally suited to beef, duck & game, lamb.

Red Wine by Yalumba from Barossa Valley, Australia. Yalumba The Octavius has established a reputation as one of Australia's icon Shiraz wines, an amazing feat considering the first release was the 1990 vintage. The 2002 vintage was exemplary. The weather remained mild and dry over the long ripening period - in fact the month of January experienced the lowest day temperatures on record. The end result was wines with great color, varietal flavors and intensity. Yalumba The Octavius Barossa Shiraz 2002 is vibrant deep ruby red in colour. Deep, dark, brooding aromas of plum, blackberry and chocolates are lifted by nuances of ground coffee, licorice, violets and cassis. Soft, velvety and sumptuous, the palate is a voluptuous concoction of blackberries, cherries, dark chocolates and creamy vanilla oak, all framed by tight knit tannins. The length is remarkable and the balance exceptional.

Red Wine by Yalumba from Barossa Valley, Australia. Yalumba The Octavius has established a reputation as one of Australia's icon Shiraz wines, an amazing feat considering the first release was the 1990 vintage. In addition to being sourced from a number of very old vineyards in the Barossa, The Octavius is matured in American oak octaves of 90 liters capacity. It is the only red wine in the world that is matured in such small barrels. The secret of the wine not becoming overpowered by the oak lies in the wood which is seasoned at Yalumba's own on-site cooperage for eight years before the octaves are crafted. Yalumba The Octavius 2003 is very dark, impenetrable, deep black purple red in colour. A fine nose of ripe dark fruits, plums, prunes and licorice exudes scents of violets, dark chocolate and espresso. A smooth, silky textured palate seamlessly integrates inky black berry flavours. Beautifully refined with supple tannins, this is a wine of outstanding poise, elegance and length.

Red Wine by Yalumba from Barossa Valley, Australia. The 2004 Shiraz is a knock out bargain. Boasting plenty of peppery, tapenade, blackberry, currant, spicy oak, and earth notes, this intense, rich, full-bodied red will provide a generous mouthful of silky Shiraz over the next 2-3 years. -The Wine Advocate

Red Wine by Yalumba from Barossa Valley, Australia. A brilliant effort, the 2004 Shiraz/Viognier (95% of the former and 5% of the latter) was aged 12 months in both American and French 300 liter barrels (only 10% new). Super-rich, heady, and full-bodied, it offers aromas of roasted meats, Provencal herbs, blackberries, cassis, new saddle leather, and licorice, terrific fruit as well as texture, and a supple, explosive finish. Drink it over the next 4-5 years. -The Wine Advocate

Red Wine by Yalumba from Barossa Valley, Australia. Blend: 95% Shiraz, 5% Viognier. Color: Deep, dark and dense reds. Aroma: Smooth, silken and flooded with plums, cedar, vanilla and sweet jubey raspberries with just subtle whiffs of the florals of Viognier. Palate: The wine shows rich black fruits with peppery spices, cloves and cardamon seeds, finishing with a lingering jubey coffee anise texture. Cellar: Great now, but will also reward 5-7 years in the cellar. Food: Perfect with a creamy veal pasta.

Red Wine by Yalumba from South Australia, Australia. The Y Series Shiraz Viognier showcases the excellent varietal characters of these two grape varieties, co-fermented capturing their synergy. On the nose initial aromas of violets and sweet berry fruits are meshed with the subtle fragrance of apricot and musk. The palate is fresh with black currant and licorice. Berry-rich mid-palate fruits with a soft even texture and fine tannin finish.

Red Wine by Yellow Tail from Australia. An intensely concentrated wine, this Shiraz initially reveals aromas of ripe cherries, blackberries, chocolate and mocha. Delving deeper into this complex wine, cracked pepper and spice fragrance are apparent with sweet French oak aromas always present. The vanilla softness on the nose leads into a full palate crammed with ripe fruits reminiscent of a basket of sweet summer berries. Seamless and well structured tannins complete this full bodied red wine. Cellaring potential: Drink now or with correct cellaring will mature for up to four years. Suggested food: A perfect accompaniment to this wine would be rich rare char-grilled beef and asparagus or a rich confit de canard to bring out its juicy palate.

Red Wine by Yering Station from Yarra Valley, Australia. Deep purple. Uplifted aromas of blackberry, violet, spice and licorice accentuated by the addition of 5% Viognier on the ferment. Rich and elegant with floral aromas, blackberry and spicy cool climate characters. Fine tannins with a silky and supple finish.