Guigal is synonymous with Cotes-du-Rhone for many, a reliable benchmark of quality and value. The newly arrived 2004 is no exception - supple, suave and savoury, great with food and great without! [ Read more ]

Whilst the label is out of this world, the wine follows the quintessential Aussie blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (Langhorne Creek) 85%, Shiraz (Clare Valley) 15%. Just like the label this wine is seductive, vibrant, almost strawberry like fruit on the nose, with dry cherries and plum rounding out on the palate. [ Read more ]

"Rich and generous with good concentration of dark fruit. The tannins provide a good frame for the wine but are fine, ripe and balanced. The structure has restrained power but remains elegant and finishes with excellent fruit intensity." John Duval [ Read more ]

After the huge success of the 2006 Joshua, comes this little ripper. A wine that displays copious amounts of fresh red berry fruits and dusty tobacco leaf, without the intrusion of oak influence. A splash of mataro adds to the earthy complexity, whilst a little shiraz is used for structure and weight. [ Read more ]

The new Esprit explodes from the glass; there is so much vibrancy and life hiding in this bottle. The blend has moved to Mataro leading this Rhône inspired wine, followed by Grenache, Shiraz and a dash of Cinsault for lift and good times. It is the mataro that grabs you instantly: violets, macerated mulberries, vanilla beans all dance around the palate, striking a real chord in the mid-palate. [ Read more ]

Talk about balance and structure. Daryl Groom is a master in this department, able to capture the rich intensity of the variety whilst maintaining style, poise and a wonderful, silky texture. Dark berries, earth and spice abound. Put this wine away and watch it grow. [ Read more ]

The grapes are hand-selected from their own vineyard... [ Read more ]