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Cabernet Shiraz 2005

Vintage: 2005

Alc/Vol: 15.0%

Region: Hunter Valley

Tasting Notes:Vibrant with deep purple hues, followed on the nose by rich and alluring aromas of cherry and blackcurrant which are further characterized by hints of spice and vanilla. These aromas carry over to the palate which is round and generous with intense fruit flavors and well integrated oak. Fine grained tannins and prefect balance of acidity gives this wine an elegant mouth feel finish.

 

Cabernet Shiraz 2005
Cabernet Shiraz 2005

Oyster Bay Chardonnay 2012

Vintage: 2012

Alc/Vol: 13.0%

Region: New Zealand

A delightful cool climate Chardonnay with the clean pure varietal character that typifies the best whites from Marlborough. Flavours of stone-fruit and citrus are perfectly balanced with creamy nutty oak.

 

oyster1Oyster Bay Chardonnay 2012

Oyster Bay Chardonnay 2012

Merlot 2008

Vintage: 2008

Alc/Vol: 14.2%

Region: Hunter Valley

Tasting Notes: This Merlot Grape was grown under dry and cool conditions with careful handling of this parcel of well ripen fruit draws out natural Merlot Flavours and nuances. This wine was aged both in American and French Oak, producing light body with invigorating tannins and a drawn to medium finish.

 

Merlot 2008
Merlot 2008

Old Brush Vine Shiraz 2007

Vintage: 2007

Alc/Vol: 14.0%

Region: Hunter Valley

Tasting Notes: The Old Bush Vine Shiraz which was ripen under dry and cool conditions is deep crimson in colour with a complex nose. With careful handling draws out natural characters of ripe plum, wild berries and dark chocolate with a soft hint of spice and subtle oak which are evident in this premium wine. Produced from some of the oldest vines in New South Wales, this full bodied wine was aged in American oak which enhances the flavours and smoothness, resulting in a well balanced finish.

 

Old Brush Vine Shiraz 2007
Old Brush Vine Shiraz 2007

The Opal Shiraz Cabernet 2007

Vintage: 2007

Alc/Vol: 14.0%

Region: Hunter Valley

Tasting Notes: Rich plum red, aromas of blackcurrant and fruit cake come through with a hint of coffee. Rich flavours of fruit are lightly overlay on the well integrated oak with hints of cherries and pepper on the mid palate. This wine has smooth tannins with a sweet vanilla character and a balanced savoury finish.

The Opal Shiraz Cabernet 2007
The Opal Shiraz Cabernet 2007