Australia and tasmania

The wines of Australia and Tasmania

Bin No. preceeds wine
NEW SOUTH WALES
RED
032 KAROOLA RIDGE. SHIRAZ/CABERNET. 2006/07.
Mouth filling, juicy fruit with flavours that fill the palate
Per Bottle £4.95 Per Case £59.40

291 DALWOOD. DRY RED. 2006/07.
Light and easy drinking; very soft and approachable
Per Bottle £4.15 Per Case £49.80

293 DALWOOD. CABERNET/SHIRAZ. 2006/07.
Soft and full flavoured and full of fruit.
Per Bottle £4.60 Per Case £55.20

863 YARRAMAN ESTATE. BLACK CYPRESS. CHAMBOURCIN. 2006/07.
This fruit driven wine is generous in varietal flavours, and shows great finesse and structure. The rare Chambourcin produces an outstanding and unusual wine.
Per Bottle £9.25 Per Case £111.00

WHITE
031 KAROOLA RIDGE. SEMILLON/CHARDONNAY. 2006/07.
Combines freshness with rich fruit on a big palate
Per Bottle £4.95 Per Case £59.40

289 DALWOOD. DRY WHITE. 2006/07.
Intensely crisp and lively with lots of fruit
Per Bottle £4.15 Per Case £49.80

290 DALWOOD. MEDIUM DRY WHITE. 2006/07.
Easy drinking style with a well filled palate of rich fruit
Per Bottle £4.15 Per Case £49.80

292 DALWOOD. SEMILLON/CHARDONNAY. 2006/07.
Rich, fruity flavours with a nice mineral balance.
Per Bottle £4.60 Per Case £55.20

553 THE MILL VERDELHO.WINDOWRIE ESTATE. 2007/08. Cowra.
Bright, with a hint of bright green in colour. An unoaked Verdelho with fresh zingy fruit flavours, and crisp acidity. Good depth, and very aromatic.
Per Bottle £6.10 Per Case £73.20

862 YARRAMAN ESTATE. BLACK CYPRESS HUNTER VALLEY. GEWURZTRAMINER. 2004/05.
An interesting example of this varietal grown in a hot climate. Fermentation was in stainless steel, followed by prolonged lees maturation.
Per Bottle £9.25 Per Case £111.00

988 BERTON BOTRYTIS SEMILLON. BEELGARA ESTATE. Riverina. 2005/06.
An intensely rich honey and apricot flavoured desert wine. Excellent botrytis flavour with a clean acid finish, which is luscious yet not cloying.
Per Half Bottle £6.25 Per Case (12) £75.00

WESTERN AUSTRALIA
WHITE
551 FONTY’S POOL CHARDONNAY. 2004/05. Pemberton.
This is a clean, complex wine with freshly cut pear fruit and plenty of mineral structure, perhaps more redolent of Chablis then traditional Australian Chardonnay
Per Bottle £8.05 Per Case £96.60

567 FONTY’S POOL VIOGNIER. 2006/07. Pemberton
Lovely ripe fruit characteristics, underpinned by exotic spicy floral notes. The intense flavours are accentuated as a result of the barrel fermentation.
Per Bottle £8.05 Per Case £96.60

557 WILLOW BRIDGE ESTATE SAUVIGNON SEMILLON. 2007/08
Aromas of lifted passionfruit, citrus and asparagus, whilst the flavours are of pineapple, lime and Granny Smith apples. It has a crisp, fresh finish.
Per Bottle £6.85 Per Case £82.20

559 WILLOW BRIDGE ESTATE FAMILY RESERVE SAUVIGNON BLANC. 2007/08
Strong aromas of kiwi fruit, limes and lemon zest give the wine instant appeal and exude drinkability. The palate is richly flavoured with good length and racy acidity.
Per Bottle £10.25 Per Case £123.00

566 ALKOOMI RIESLING. BLACK LABEL. 2006/07. Frankland River.
Pale straw coloured, the wine shows aromas of lime, with hints of citrus blossom and apple. The palate is elegant and delicate, with fresh lime and citrus flavours, complimenting the crisp refreshing acidity.
Per Bottle £9.20 Per Case £110.40

RED
550 FONTY’S POOL PINOT NOIR. 2004/06. Pemberton.
Fermented using natural yeasts and matured in French oak, the wine is complex, with a full round palate. Medium-bodied and supple, it exhibits wonderful flavours of red fruits.
Per Bottle £8.05 Per Case £96.60

612 ALKOOMI CABERNET/MERLOT. WHITE LABEL. 2005/06. Frankland River
Blackcurrant and red cherry aromas with hints of spicy oak. A sweet berry palate is supported by balanced tannins and followed by a smooth finish
Per Bottle £8.10 Per Case £97.20

568 FONTY’S POOL SHIRAZ. 2002/03. Pemberton.
A stylish Shiraz, displaying typical spicy fruit flavours. Excellent palate weight resulting from maturation in French and American oak barriques.
Per Bottle £8.05 Per Case £96.60

558 WILLOW BRIDGE ESTATE SHIRAZ. 2004/05.
On the nose, aromas of mulberries, star anise and maraschino cherries give immediate appeal. This is followed by ripe and full flavours of plums, allspice and chocolate. There is a balanced finish of fine grain tannins.
Per Bottle £6.85 Per Case £82.20

560 WILLOW BRIDGE ESTATE FAMILY RESERVE SHIRAZ-VIOGNIER. 2005/06
A wine of great complexity and strength. The small amount of Viognier adds a floral lift, which is instantly attractive. It is concentrated with soft tannins and rich fruit, with a long finish.
Per Bottle £10.95 Per Case £131.40

SOUTH AUSTRALIA
WHITE
521 MIRRABOOKA CHARDONNAY. 2006/07. Wirra Wirra.
Ripe melon and citrus aromas. The palate is of clean fresh fruit complimented by a touch of spice. It has a lingering finish.
Per Bottle £5.80 Per Case £69.60

571 BETHANY. CHARDONNAY. 2004/05.
A rich and strongly flavoured Chardonnay with hints of lemon and other citrus fruit.
Per Bottle £9.95 Per Case £119.40

116 ONE WORLD OCEAN POINT CHARDONNAY. 2005/06. Riverland.
Aromas of orange zest and ripe pear lead to a round mouth-filling experience with just a slight touch of oak.
Per Bottle £4.15 Per Case £49.80

513 LINDEMANS. PREMIER SELECTION SEMILLON/CHARDONNAY. 2005/06.
Soft peach, melon and tropical fruit flavours.
Per Bottle £4.90 Per Case £58.80

230 ROCKFORDS. LOCAL GROWERS SEMILLON. 2000/01
The Semillon - ‘white wine for red drinkers’ is classic Barossa fruit of great flavour and body
Per Bottle £9.95 Per Case £119.40

223 BETHANY. BARREL FERMENTED SEMILLON. 2005/06.
The complex varietal aromas and flavours of honey and tangerine dominate this wine, followed by oak characteristics derived from time in new American oak.
Per Bottle £9.70 Per Case £116.40

990 BROKEN EARTH FIRST PICK SEMILLON CHARDONNAY. 2007/08.
Tandou winery. Riverland.
Fresh, crisp palate with bright fruit flavours. Herbal Semillon characters balanced with the riper tropical fruit-salad Chardonnay flavours
Per Bottle £4.35 Per Case £52.20

229 ROCKFORDS. EDEN VALLEY RIESLING. 2002/03
Quintessentially Australian. Strong passionfruit, tropical fruit and lime flavours.
Per Bottle £9.40 Per Case £112.80

287 PENFOLDS. RAWSONS RETREAT BIN 202 RIESLING. 2006/07.
A fresh and full aromatic wine with a clean crisp finish.
Per Bottle £5.45 Per Case £65.40

852 GRANT BURGE. LILY FARM LATE HARVEST MUSCAT. 2004/05. Barossa.
100% Frontignan Muscat shows lifted, spicy aromas. There is a luscious sweetness on the palate followed by crisp, clean acidity ensuring a fresh finish. To be drunk young.
Per Bottle £7.20 Per Case £86.40

RED
608 THOMSON ESTATE. TOOLUNKA FLAT CABERNET SAUVIGNON. 2005/06
Typical varietal characters from the Riverland, with a nose of blackberry and blackcurrants. Fine cedary tannin gives a tight structure enhanced by French oak.
Per Bottle £6.20 Per Case £74.40

232 ROCKFORDS. RIFLE RANGE CABERNET SAUVIGNON. 2001/02. Barossa.
The gentle old oak ageing has softened this wine into a delightfully blackcurrant flavoured Cabernet with soft tannins.
Per Bottle £14.25 Per Case £171.60

522 MIRRABOOKA SHIRAZ. 2006/07. Wirra Wirra.
Ripe plum and berry fruits combine with spicy French oak to give a full, fleshy palate. The wine has a soft lingering finish, well balanced by fine tannins and gentle acidity.
Per Bottle £6.15 Per Case £73.80

233 ROCKFORDS. BASKET PRESS SHIRAZ. 2000/01/02
This was one of the first wines to be produced from old vines and remains today one of the great Barossa reds. A collectors item with very limited supplies.
Per Bottle £21.95 Per Case £263.40

574 STEP ROAD. SHIRAZ. 2005/06. McLaren Vale.
Intense black pepper leads to a chocolate richness, creating a long full-bodied palate with delicious lingering flavours and firm tannins. A complex bouquet fills the senses.
Per Bottle £7.65 Per Case £91.80

117 ONE WORLD OCEAN POINT SHIRAZ. 2005/06. Riverland.
An enticing wine with a rich red-berry nose and a big but subtly fruity palate.
Per Bottle £4.15 Per Case £49.80

613 BLEASDALE MALBEC.2003/05. Potts Family. Langhorne Creek
Fruit flavours of plums, red berries, and spices, with velvety tannins, which ensure a soft, lush finish.
Per Bottle £9.65 Per Case £115.80

610 THOMSON ESTATE. WOODCUTTERS REACH MERLOT. 2005/06.
A smooth, mellow and finely structured wine. It has a bouquet of red fruits with a hint of spice. The palate is plumy and soft. Wonderfully intense colour.
Per Bottle £6.20 Per Case £74.40

991 BROKEN EARTH FIRST PICK SHIRAZ/CABERNET. 2006/07.
Tandou winery. Riverland
Ripe berry and spicy Shiraz flavours combine with hints of Cabernet mint and herbs. Medium bodied with well-rounded ripe tannins on the finish
Per Bottle £4.35 Per Case £52.20

514 LINDEMANS. PREMIER SELECTION SHIRAZ/CABERNET. 2005/06.
Full fruit plumy flavours balanced with toasty oak.
Per Bottle £4.90 Per Case £58.80

231 ROCKFORD ROD AND SPUR CABERNET/SHIRAZ. 2002/03.
Complex and superbly balanced with exceptional fruit and a luxurious finish.
Per Bottle £13.25 Per Case £159.00

874 ROCKFORD MOPPA SPRINGS. GRENACHE/SHIRAZ/MATRO. 1999/00.
A delicious, soft, slippery wine. Fragrant fruit, and a medium palate.
Per Bottle £11.30 Per Case £135.60

225 BETHANY. CABERNET SAUVIGNON/MERLOT. 2000/01.
The palate is complex and mouth filling with rich plum fruit flavours, which are offset by restrained oak tannins.
Per Bottle £14.20 Per Case £170.40

224 BETHANY. GRENACHE. 2003/05. Barossa Valley.
Most of this vineyard variety was picked for Port, but a portion of it was set aside for this wine. Skin fermented for a week the pressings were kept separate from the free run juice; hence the lingering rich raspberry flavours with a delicious soft finish.
Per Bottle £9.40 Per Case £112.80

TASMANIA - PIPERS BROOK
WHITE
281 NINTH ISLAND. CHARDONNAY. 2005/06
Complex melon and grapefruit flavours reflecting the cool growing conditions.
Per Bottle £7.95 Per Case £95.40

931 NINTH ISLAND. SAUVIGNON BLANC. 2006/07.
Extremely aromatic. Medium bodied with fresh acidity and persistent aftertaste.
Per Bottle £7.95 Per Case £95.40

RED
282 NINTH ISLAND. PINOT NOIR. 2005/06.
Cherry plum flavours with touches of mint. Good intensity of colour and flavour.
Per Bottle £8.55 Per Case £102.60

Winelist updated July 2008

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