Syrah
| ws | 93 |
| wa | 92 |
| we | 91 |
Elegant, intense, well structured. The Syrah grapes were hand picked (at night) from the steep slopes in perfect conditions of health and ripeness. The wine has a beautiful deep ruby red color. Dry fruits, marmalade, vanilla very well integrated and dark mature fruits. In the mouth, the wine show sweet ... more
BN#180119
| we | 93 |
| ws | 91 |
| wa | 90 |
The fruit for this wine comes from the upper, western block of Benjamin Hammberschlag’s high altitude, Seaview property in the McLaren Vale. The property consists of 4 different blocks, the other 3 of which went into the Slipstream Shiraz-Grenache blend. The Fastback is made by Reid Bosward of Kaesler. The ... more
BN#216431
| wa | 93 |
| ws | 92 |
| we | 89 |
Colour: Dense ruby purple.
Nose: Youthful dark fruits of blackberry and plum combine with subtle French oak.
Palate: Well structured with good concentration of pure Barossa dark fruit. Long and rich, balanced by savoury supporting tannins. Quality French oak adds polish to the dark fruit, and allows the old vineyards ... more
BN#399808
| ws | 89 |
| we | 87 |
The 2006 is deep and concentrated with plum and dark berry, lifted with high notes of cherry, spiced with black pepper, and scented with hints of smoky dark chocolate. more
BN#406758
These days drifting the rear wheel of his 4-stroke bike on a dirt oval is Alec's idea of fun, while his 2007 vintage wine is a straight-line sprint to pleasure. 70% Syrah, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Merlot, this is one sweet ride, loaded with wild blackberries and laced with ... more
BN#274729
| wa | 91-93 |
Black plums, licorice, tobacco and pure mineral driven red fruit dominate the aroma. Fresh strawberry, spiced black plum, and partially ripe blackberries lead the forward attack while white flowers and violets complicate the inner mouth bouquet. The finish is all about fine tannins, mineral and vibrant fresh strawberry. A very ... more
BN#225901
| wa | 90 |
| we | 90 |
| ws | 90 |
The 3rd vintage of the Dead Letter Office Shiraz is deep crimson red color. Juicy rich aromas immediately strike the nose with a wide spectrum of fruits including raspberries, cherry and plum intermingle with milk chocolate, vanilla bean and roasted coffee. Evidence of the multi-regional blend can be seen with ... more
BN#262104
| wa | 91 |
| we | 89 |
The nose shows notes of higher pitched dark red fruits, then broader blueberry plumpness, and a hint of chocolate along with a subtle earth and spice component aromatically. Fuller bodied and layered the palate offers the generosity one expects from the producer and the region (Mclaren Vale), with riper, sleek ... more
BN#418056
Our 2005 Carneros Syrah boasts seductive, varietally expressive aromas of ripe black fruits, violets, white pepper, roasted coffee and sweet vanilla. On the full-bodied palate, lush blackberry, plum and fig flavors mingle with savory, roasted spice tones, with supple tannins and a long, toasty finish completing the package. Delicious now ... more
BN#271798
| ws | 91 |
Offers blueberry, plum and meat aromas and flavors, with velvety tannins and lots of vanilla and cream intertwining with raspberry and ripe strawberry. Sappy and a little salty. Needs some time to come together. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese and Syrah. Best after 2010. more
BN#259838
All sizes are 750mL unless otherwise noted.
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Vintages and ratings subject to change at any time.
All pricing and availability subject to change.

