Australian Red Wine

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97 points - Wine Pilot “A wine that pays homage to Dr John Gladstones whose work was largely responsible for the development of Margaret River. This is right up there with any that have been made...read more

97 points - Wine Pilot “A wine that pays homage to Dr John Gladstones whose work was largely responsible for the development of Margaret River. This is right up there with any that have been made...read more

98-Points Ray Jordon, Wine Pilot “This is the pinnacle of the Houghton range. It comes from the famous Justin vineyard, where some of the state’s finest wines have their genesis. This is one of the most elegant...read more

98-Points Ray Jordon, Wine Pilot “This is the pinnacle of the Houghton range. IT comes from the famous Justin vineyard, where some of the state’s finest wines have their genesis. This is one of the most elegant...read more

*Available for delivery / transfer w/c 27th January*

98 Points - Andrew Caillard MW "Deep crimson. Beautiful classic Barossa Shiraz with intense dark plum, praline, paneforte aromas and roasted chestnut, wax polish, chinotto notes. Richly concentrated and vigorous...read more

Published June 2021, Halliday.com “Barrel and bottle ageing has led to the first stages of colour change; overall this cabernet sauvignon has remarkable synergy to its flavour, structure and texture inputs, resulting in a supple, ultra-smooth and beautifully balanced exercise in blackcurrant/cassis fruit”.

98 Points - Andrew Caillard MW "Deep crimson. Beautiful classic Barossa Shiraz with intense dark plum, praline, paneforte aromas and roasted chestnut, wax polish, chinotto notes. Richly concentrated and vigorous...read more

*Available for delivery / transfer w/c 27th January* Published June 2021, Halliday.com “Barrel and bottle ageing has led to the first stages of colour change; overall this cabernet sauvignon has remarkable synergy to its flavour, structure and texture inputs, resulting in a supple, ultra-smooth and beautifully balanced exercise in... read more

Stuart McCloskey “In many ways – this reminds me of Schubert Theorem from Standish. Exotic, brooding and that telltale elixir-like charm that I love so much. The palate is full throttle, enormously powerful...read more

Stuart McCloskey “In many ways – this reminds me of Schubert Theorem from Standish. Exotic, brooding and that telltale elixir-like charm that I love so much. The palate is full throttle, enormously powerful...read more

*Available for delivery / transfer w/c 27th January*

Stuart McCloskey “The bouquet is a beauty and tiptoes into claret territory but certainly has its boots firmly in the Coonawarra...read more

Stuart McCloskey "This wine delivers purity and composure. There’s as much latent power as sheer beauty – a very serious and intelligently crafted wine. True winemaking, if you like, and a direct link to its home. This is beautiful...read more

Stuart McCloskey "This has all the hallmarks of a classic Cabernet Sauvignon from the Margaret River – I love it...This feels very fancy and if given some quality air-time, will fool many a drinker into believing this is far more expensive...read more

Stuart McCloskey "Perhaps one of the most mouthwatering bouquets of the year. This is outright delicious. Utterly scrumptious…read more

Stuart McCloskey "So characterful and very impressive… I find too many Malbecs heavy however, this is medium-bodied, the fruit is wonderfully fresh and has a lovely flow of uninterrupted flavour...read more

Matthew Jukes “2019 Reserve Cab reminds me of none other than the stellar 2013 vintage of the very same wine, to which I awarded a perfect 20/20!... I wrote down the immortal initials VCC in my scribbles...read more

Stuart McCloskey "Wonderful lift and freshness too. Effortless, silky and layered... If you loved the 2012 Killibinbin, invest in a case and watch the magic develop. A very impressive Cabernet...read more

Stuart McCloskey "Wistful moments as this takes me back to my Bordeaux En-Primeur tasting days. This is young, stylish, confident, cool and calm. This is a beautiful wine that reflects its varietal and terroir perfectly...read more

Stuart McCloskey "Two-years later, this has transformed and knitted together beautifully... Simply, sit with the wine, swirl away and enjoy the heady aromatics. Highly recommended is an understatement…read more

Stuart McCloskey "It’s haunting in its perfume and provides the most welcoming of autumnal hugs...This is the kind of Pinot Noir that makes sceptics fall in love with this wonderful varietal...read more

Stuart McCloskey “Simply, delectable from the get-go… The bouquet provides bountiful scents of ripe blackberry, cassis, mulberry, fresh cedar, lead pencil, ink, sweet, red pepper, with fresh thyme...read more

Stuart McCloskey "The bouquet is very ‘Utopos’ and back to an intense Smörgåsbord of ripe, black fruits – blackberry, blueberry, raspberry, violet, Indian ink, anise, sweet, gingery spice, fruitcake, mint, rosemary and warmed earth...read more

Stuart McCloskey "What a bouquet. So distinctive – such individuality. Fresh pine needles, blueberry, blackberry, cranberry, lavender, rosemary, clove, savoury spice, bell pepper, fennel seed...read more