A traditional blend of Grenache & Shiraz produced using the saigne method, which involves bleeding the juice from the skins after a short period of contact. Twelve different ferments were all selected for this wine with each one showing individual characteristics unique to this style. The wine was fermented at cool temperatures to maintain delicate aromas, & then halted when the desired residual sugar level was reached. ...

The wine shows a complex nose with ripe stone fruits, rock melon & apricots on the nose. A rich & generous palate, the fruit flavour continues from the nose & layers of flavours are assisted by the wine's time on lees. A fresh, crisp & medium-bodied wine, showing good acid balance, & a delicious lingering finish. The fruit was crushed & cold-settled before starting fermentation. Juice was racked off & yeast added, so the juice could ferment in stainless steel tanks for about eight weeks. A portion of the blend underwent malolactic fermentation on yeast lees & a further 20% was aged on yeast lees for about four months to add complexity & viscosity to the wine. After settling, filtering & stabilising, the wine was then blended & bottled. ...

The wine is vivid red in colour. The nose shows complex aromas of raspberries & cherry fruit with subtle oak adding cinnamon & spice. The palate is fine with sweet ripe fruit tannins giving the wine great balance. The wine finishes with ripe fruit flavours, tempting you to go back for more. The fruit was crushed, de-stemmed & fermented in a static fermenter for 6
- 7 days on skins prior to pressing to stainless steel tanks where the wine underwent malolactic fermentation. After the completion of the secondary fermentation the wine was transferred to American & French oak hogsheads for maturation in oak for 12 months.
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This Shiraz shows deep violet colouring with pleasing aromas bursting from the glass. A highly perfumed Shiraz, the nose features red berry fruits, spice, confectionary notes & milk chocolate. A generous & round palate, the red berry flavours fill the mouth & are complimented by boiled lolly flavours, milk chocolate notes & sweet vanilla. The wine has soft tannin structure with well integrated acid that compliments the sweeter aspects of this wine. ...

The Kraft Sauvignon Blanc is pale straw in colour with vibrant green melon, fresh ripe pineapple & subtle passion fruit aromas, which are complimented by delicate florals. The palate is round with crisp fruit flavours; grapefruit, honeydew melons & the varietally characteristic green herbaceous tones. The clean fruit flavours are enhanced by refreshing lemon citrus & crisp acidity leaving a lingering & satisfying finish. 100% Sauvignon Blanc. Once the fruit was crushed & drained through a press tank, the free-run juice was cold-settled for 48 hours, before being racked off gross lees. To ensure crispness & freshness are sustained within this variety, fermentation was carried out at a low temperature & then separate batches were blended accordingly for maximum varietal flavour & balance. ...

The Sparkling Shiraz Cabernet is deep ruby red in colour, with a complex, earthy nose of smokey oak, bacon & spicy cedar along with rich fruit characters of liqueur cherries & blackberries. It is elegant & lively with the big flavours of the nose carrying through to the palate. It has a creamy mousse & elegant mouthfeel finishing with a perfect balance of acidity & fruit sweetness. ...

The Holy Trinity is a rich, deep magenta. There are vibrant fruit aromas of cherries, blackcurrant & raspberries, with underlying notes of sweet spices, liquorice & delicate florals adding complexity. The palate is silky-smooth, with fine tannins & acidity complementing the flavour of sweet dark fruit & spice, giving the wine abundant length & concentration of flavour. This wine reflects the refinement which can be achieved with this blend of varieties. The intensity, texture & structure suggest that it will continue to develop more complexity for the next 10 years. The Holy Trinity Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre is well suited to game meats such as roast duck with Chinese greens & slow-cooked venison. Limited stock, only 1 bottle of 2009 available. ...

The 2011 The Holy Trinity is brick red in colour. The elegant nose displays vibrant aromas of red cherry, raspberry & fragrant violet floral notes. Indicative of the vintage the palate shows a suppleness & fragrance with an underlying silky structure of deep cherry, blackberry & plum fruits all perfectly integrated with secondary layers of licorice, forest floor & spice. The long persistent, fleshy fruit profile is perfectly balanced with an attractive savoury finish. This release is a blend of 56% Grenache, 33% Shiraz & 11% Mourvedre. This elegant wine has the balance to develop more complexity with careful cellaring for the next 8
- 12 years & is well suited to chicken teriyaki, duck breast & wild mushroom risotto. The Holy Trinity is modelled on the wines of the southern Rhone in France, where traditionally they blend varieties such as Grenache, Shiraz & Mourvedre. The fruit for this wine is 100% Barossan, handpicked from old, dry-grown vines which range from 50 to 120 years old.
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Ale Cask is the only Scotch to be finished in barrels that once held ale, giving it an irresistible creamy maltiness. Not only perfect for bringing to friend's houses for big sporting occasions, like the boules championships, but also great for saying 'cheers for teaching me to dance' or 'thanks for lending me your horse.' ...

The master blender & his team journey to Spain each year to handpick the finest Oloroso sherry casks. That, & for the paella. The whisky is then finished in these special casks for months, giving it a truly distinctive, rich flavour. The perfect gift for a friend who knows you well, & likes you anyway. ...