Appearance: Vibrant & deep ruby red. Aroma: Savoury aromas of cranberry & sour cherry are counterpoised by sweet & supple red berry fruits then seasoned with dusty fruit tannin & oak spice. Palate: The cherry & berry fruit leather texture & concentration on the front palate is focused by the defining, chewy grape tannins of Sangiovese. In time the wine will unfold as the tannins soften & the fruits blossom. Food Ideas: Capretto, BBQ Lamb, Pizza or Parmigiano-Reggiano Cellaring: 8 years plus & best from 2010 to 2016. The original premium exotic & the first red wine made under the Stella Bella br&. This blend of the esteemed & traditional grape of Tuscany & Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon, brings into being, a wine of grape contrast. As a young wine, the savoury dry cherry fruit & chunky tannins of Sangiovese juxtapose the sweet red berries & long, fine tannins of Cabernet Sauvignon. With time these components meld in a bricks & mortar fashion
- more heterogeneous than homogenous yet supple in structure, rich in fruits & contrasts. Grape: 80% Sangiovese, 20 % Cabernet.
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Appearance: Pale straw. Aroma: Elder flowers, black currants & gooseberries with nettles & sweet herbs, yellow & pink citrus zest & just a dash of vanilla pod spice. Palate: A bundle of flavours layers & textures. Lemon /lime citrus all fresh & crunchy. Exotic veils of sweet herbs, nettles, gooseberry, stone fruits & cardamom spice. A citrus oil & lemon thickness is finished with a fruit tingling acidity. Food Idea: Goat's cheese, pistachio & rocket salad or marinated, barbecued prawns. ...

Pale green/gold in colour. The wines fragrant aromas of stone fruits, cashew & white flowers show great intensity & harmony. The palate reflects this with layered flavours of juicy ripe nectarine, a touch of fig & nuances of honey, dairy, almonds & nougat. The texture is glossy with a wonderfully creamy mouthfeel complimented by a really fine mineral acidity the melding of nutty oak & fruit is faultless. A wine of elegance & finesse with dazzling breadth, depth & persistence of flavour. ...

Appearance: Vibrant, deep red with a violet hue. Aroma: An enticing bouquet of Damson plum, mulberry & dark chocolate, with notes of anise & charry, spiced vanillin oak in the background. Palate: The wine is medium to full bodied & the palate plush & velvety. The tannins are ripe & finely grained. The nose follows through sea mlessly to the palate, enhanced by nuances of blueberry, sweet spice & varietal black pepper. The flavour lingers, finishing with fresh acidity & a fine slate?like minerality. Food ideas: Serve with roasted leg of lamb with rosemary or sticky five-spice pork ribs. Drink until 2020. ...

92pts James Halliday Wine Companion 2010 Edition. Vibrant fresh fruit aromas of citrus, passionfruit & gooseberry. Bountiful flavours of zesty citrus, juicy ripe melon & fleshy stone fruits. The bright acidity adds a crisp & tangy finish. Food Ideas: Seafood & Thai. Drink It: Now & over the next 2 years. The antiquated nautical term for the source of drinking water on sea-going vessels has the derived meaning of slang, gossip, chitta chatta, rumour etc. The site of this life- sustaining liquid on board was also the bed from which the grapevine of social gossip did sprout. As such, the chance to catch up with friends over a glass of good wine is the perfect occasion for Skuttlebutt. Grape: 57% Sauvignon, 35% Semillon, 8% Chardonnay. ...

86/100 Ray Jordan Cellar Notes The West Australian. Crystalline ruby red colour & flushed with the spring-time aromas of seasonal red fruits
- cherry, strawberry, raspberry & rose-hip. The palate is tangy & full of these same fresh & fleshy bright red fruits, yet luscious, rich & creamy. Food Ideas: Thai Green Chicken Curry or Warm Duck Salad. Drink It: Now & over the next 2 years. The antiquated nautical term for the source of drinking water on sea going vessels has the derived meaning of slang, gossip, chitta chatta, rumour etc. The site of this life- sustaining liquid on board was also the bed from which the grapevine of social gossip did sprout. As such, the chance to catch up with friends over a glass of good wine is the perfect occasion for Skuttlebutt. Grape: 60% Shiraz, 40% Merlot.
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Classic cabernet aromas of red & black berry fruits, sweet mint, freshly rubbed herbs & bay leaf mingle with oak characters of mocha, chocolate & cedar. The palate is medium bodied claret balance with meticulous layering of soft berry fruits, plentiful lithe tannins & fine French oak. The tannins more cradling than restraining impart a velvety mouth feel to the palate. With time both tannins & fruit will further engage & evolve into a stylish & classic Margaret River Cabernet. Food ideas: Barbecued lamb or goat & aged cheddar. Drink it: 12 years plus & best from 2008 to 2020. ...

Limited stock, only 1 bottle left. Appearance: Dark red. Aroma: The nose is strikingly perfumed with ripe mulberries, dark chocolate & freshly picked mint lifted by hints of both tobacco & cherry. The background expression of mocha & vanillin from selected Tronais French oak barrels inte grates well with the rich fruit flavours. Palate: Medium to full bodied in the mouth, with a persistence of flavour. The powdery, brick dust tannins provide a silky, linear transition from the front to the back of the palate, with a salivating finish. The balance of savoury & sweetness of fruit & the suppleness of the tannins is integrated with redcurrant, sour cherry, anise, tar & subtle liquorice. Finely balanced & elegant with a beautiful easy weight. Food ideas: Warm salad of wood pigeon with pommes Anna, cabernet sauvignon, walnut oil & frise. ...

The nose is strikingly perfumed with ripe mulberries, blackberries & redcurrants lifted by a hint of both star anise & sage. The background expression of mocha & vanillin from selected Tronais French Oak barrels integrates well with the opulent fruit flavours. Medium to full-bodied in the mouth, with a significant density of flavour. The tannins are fine, providing a silky, linear transition from the front to the back of the palate. The sweetness of fruit & the suppleness of the tannins are integrated with the blackcurrant, mulberry & redcurrant fruit flavours. Finely balanced, complete & with great charm; the wines retro-nasal persistence & length of flavour are stupendous. A perfect match with grass-fed steak fillet cooled to perfection with roasted root vegetables. ...

The nose is strikingly perfumed with ripe mulberries, blackberries & redcurrants lifted by a hint of both star anise & sage. The background expression of mocha & vanillin from selected Troncais French Oak barrels integrates well with the opulent fruit flavours. Medium to full-bodied in the mouth, with a significant density of flavour. The tannins are fine, providing a silky, linear transition from the front to the back of the palate. The sweetness of fruit & the suppleness of the tannins are integrated with the blackcurrant, mulberry & redcurrant fruit flavours. Finely balanced, complete & with great charm; the wines retro-nasal persistence & length of flavour are stupendous. ...