Cumulus Estate Wines
Chardonnay 2011
A tight, refined style of chardonnay, showing excellent balance between white stonefruit flavours and creamy nutty oak. Finishes with crisp, moreish fruit acidity.
GOLD @ 2012 NSW Wine Awards
PRICE: $35 CELLAR: 0-5yrs
Cumulus Wine Estates
Climbing Chardonnay 2011
Optimal flavour ripeness provides the foundation for a clean, elegant Chardonnay with great fruit intensity. Dry and crisp with an attractive mineral tang & subtle French oak complexity.
AWARDED 90 points in James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion 2013
PRICE: $23.99 CELLAR: Drink now
“Deep, dark red-purple: impressive for a merlot. This is a concentrated merlot, powerful and deep, ripe and loaded with extract … surprisingly big and dark for an Aussie merlot. Its development will be interesting to follow.” © HuonHooke.com April 2012
“Rich, tense, nutty and savoury flavours of good intensity and harmony. Integrated and long. Very smart wine.” © HuonHooke.com April 2012
Cumulus Estate Wines
Rolling Pink
Made from the finest cool-climate Shiraz this wine is a vibrant pink colour, packed full of lifted strawberry and raspberry aromas and a fresh juicy palate of the same berries with good fruit weight and crisp acidity.
Trophy Best Rosé 2011 New Zealand International Wine Show
PRICE: $17.00 CELLAR: Drink now
Small Acres Cyder
Appscato 2010
Intense rich, full apple flavours with aromas of apple blossom and a clean crisp medium sweet finish. Summer beckons for this appley take on Moscato. Serve chilled with a brunch of pancakes and fruit or a fresh fig and goats curd salad.
Bronze medals Australian Cider Awards 2011; Orange Wine Show 2011
PRICE: $16.00 CELLAR: Drink now
Small Acres Cyder
Norfolk Still 2010
Fresh crunchy red apple flavours with a crisp clean medium dry finish. A full flavoured cider using proper old fashioned cider apples. Serve chilled with an Indian curry or on a sunny afternoon.
Best in Class & Bronze medal, Australian Cider Awards 2011. Bronze medal 2011 Orange Wine Show
PRICE: $16.00 CELLAR: Drink now
Small Acres Cyder
Somerset Still 2010
Earthy green apple flavours with a very crisp clean dry finish. This is for the more serious cider drinker or homesick Pom. Serve chilled with slow roast pork or mushroom risotto.
Bronze medals – Australian Cider Awards 2011; Orange Wine Show 2011
PRICE: $16.00 CELLAR: Drink now
Pig in the House
2010 Shiraz
A single vineyard flavoursome wine with bright and fresh varietal characters of plum, berry fruits and spice, well balanced by American oak maturation.
James Halliday rating 90
FOOD: Roast meats and vegetables, pasta or pizza
PRICE: $25.00 CELLAR: 0-3 years
Cumulus Estate Wines
2008 Shiraz
With rich and intense fruit flavours of red berries, blueberries, cherries and cream with a refined cool-climate Shiraz backbone, it’s no wonder this wine was just voted one of the best Shiraz in the world.
Gold & Top 10 wine – Syrah Du Monde 2011
PRICE: $30.00 CELLAR: 5-15 yrs
WINDOWRIE
The Mill Verdelho 2010
A bright and lively wine with fresh passionfruit, banana and paw paw aromas. Tropical notes continue through to compliment lime zest flavours on the palate. The crisp structure and clean finish are trademarks of Windowrie’s Mill Verdelho.
3.5 stars Recommended – Winestate; Silver Medal NZ Intern’l Wine Show
PRICE: $16.99 CELLAR: 0-2 yrs
tallowwood
2009 Shiraz
A delicate, medium-bodied Shiraz with vibrant colour, rich raspberry and plum flavours and subtle tannins. The wine is drinking beautifully now and will develop further complexity.
Silver Medal 2010 NSW Small Winemakers Wine Show
FOOD: Lamb & chargrilled vegetables
PRICE: $26.00 CELLAR: 3-5 years
WINDOWRIE
The Mill Cabernet Merlot 2010
An excellent example of the harmony these two varieties can achieve when blended. It displays a fine balance between blackberry fruit, earthy characters and vanillin oak.
4.5 stars Winestate top of class
FOOD: Aged and blue cheeses or rich slow cooked ragout
PRICE: $16.99 CELLAR: 0-5 years
Rosé 2010
Pinot Noir & Pinot Meunier were chosen to create this lovely fresh Rosé which is bright translucent pale pink in colour. Aromas of glazed cherries and cream follow onto the palate with strawberry fruit flavours and a clean balanced finish. Enjoy chilled with friends and family!
Gold Medal, Le Concours de Vins
FOOD: Grilled Barra & Quinoa salad
PRICE: $18 CELLAR: 0-3 yrs
Sparkling Shiraz NV
Bright ruby red in colour and appealing aromas of ripe plummy fruit, cardamom spice, subtle oak and mature chocolate. The flavours generally follow on from the aromas with sweet dark plum fruit up front, a rich chocolate mid palate and a lingering soft tannin and spicy finish.
Trophy for Best Sparkling Wine, Victorian Wine Show
PRICE: $24 CELLAR: Drink now
Tertini Wines
2009 Rosé
Light ruby in colour with subtle purple hues. The aroma suggests bright forest fruits while the palate is fresh with berry flavours, crisp acidity and a dry finish. This is a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon from the Southern Highlands. Perfect for alfresco summer dining.
Bronze 2010 Southern Highlands Wine Show
PRICE: $20.00 CELLAR: 0-2 yrs
Mirabella Vineyards
Sparkling Shiraz 2009
This wine is a deep red garnet colour with purple hues. The nose exhibits red cherries, white pepper and cedary notes. The palate has generous upfront shiraz fruit harmoniously integrated with a subtle acid finish.
Bronze Medal, Inland Wine Show 2010
PRICE: $20.00 CELLAR: Drink now
Blue Pyrenees
Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
This multiaward winning wine has aromas of red berry fruit, regional mint and French oak.
A full bodied wine with flavours of ripe dark berries, eucalypt, mint
leaves, earth and cedary oak. Fine tannins create an elegant finish with lingering chocolate flavours.
Trophy for Best Cabernet Sauvignon at Victorian Wine Show
PRICE: $22 CELLAR: Now – 8yrs
Mirabella Vineyards
Single Vineyard 2009 Shiraz
Impressive blueberries on the nose with white pepper, spice and cedary notes. The balanced, fine tannins are harmoniously integrated with a subtle oak finish.
GOLD MEDAL RIVERLAND WINE SHOW 2010. BRONZE MEDAL INLAND WINE SHOW 2010
PRICE: $17 CELLAR: drink to 2015
A beautifully defined wine. Big rich berries, stylish spice and a light coat of fine tannins
combining intricately with a crumbly earthiness. (Tony Love, The Advertiser)
Long Flat
Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2008
The warm & dry 2008 vintage produced small berries resulting in concentrated rich flavours. This lovely zippy blend has aromas of lemon zest & floral undertones. The palate is refreshing & crisp with citrus characteristics of lemon and grapefruit.
James Hallidays Top 10 Best Value Wines under $10
PRICE: $9.90 CELLAR: Enjoy now!
Brown Hill Estate
Bill Bailey Shiraz Cab 2008
This quintessential Shiraz Cabernet from low-yielding vines, was aged in top quality French oak. The grapes were picked six weeks later than usual, resulting in a silky medium-bodied wine of great fruit intensity with attractive dusty tannins. The Nation’s top palates love it too!
96 points. Best of the Best by variety. Halliday Aust Wine Companion 2011
PRICE: $50.00 CELLAR: 2020
Cumulus Estate Wines
Shiraz 2008
100% estate grown and picked from a single vineyard, 615 meters above sea level. The wine offers rich and intense fruit power with a classic structure and has excellent length and depth. Vibrant crimson purple in colour, aromas of black cherry and exotic spices.The palate shows redberries, blueberries and finishes with subtle aniseed.
94 Points – James Halliday
PRICE: $30 CELLAR: 5-15 years
Long Flat
Cabernet Merlot 2008
Known for its ‘drinkability’ factor at a terrific pricepoint, this wine has been finessed and refined over 40 vintages. The Cabernet contributes structure and ripe blackcurrent flavours, complimented by plum and dusty raspberry characters of Merlot. A nice and uncomplicated balance of juicy flavours and soft velvetty tannins.
The Age: Epicure – Wine of the Week
PRICE: $9.90 CELLAR: Drink now
Cuttaway Hill
2010 Semillon Sauvignon Blanc
A delicate wine with a pale straw colour with a vibrant green tint, intense gooseberry, spice and herbaceous aromas and crisp citrus mineral and tropical flavours with a long elegant finish.
Gold Medal & Trophy NSW Small Winemakers Wine Show 2010
PRICE: $20.00 CELLAR: 0-4 yrs
Tertini Wines
2005 Riesling
This is a superb wine showing all the signs of a classic Riesling – a fruit driven Riesling showing the quality of our “Yaraandoo” vineyard. Pale yellow colour. Lemon and lime fruit. This intense Riesling has depth and freshness with good acidity and length.
Gold medal Sydney Royal Wine Show 2010
PRICE: $27.00 CELLAR: 5-10 yrs
Cuttaway Hill
Sauvignon Blanc 2010
Palate of fresh citrus fruit with passionfruit and herbaceous characters with a long crisp finish.
“If you like the smell of passionfruit you’ll love this … and considering its assertive flavours, this wine has wonderful elegance” Jeff Collerson
FOOD: Salt and pepper squid
PRICE: $20.00 CELLAR: 2013
Five Friends
Cabernet Shiraz 2008
Five Friends Cabernet Shiraz 2008 is crafted from grapes grown in the Central Ranges, Australia. A well balanced palate with bright juicy cherry and plum flavours underpinned by classic Cabernet Sauvignon flavours of chocolate and bell peppers and supple, ripe tannins.
Gold Medal, Cairns Wine Show 2010
FOOD: Moroccan Lamb
CELLAR: 0-3 years
Mirabella Vineyard
2008 Shiraz
Vibrant, deep cherry red colour, with blue hues on the rim. The nose is alive with generous blueberries and spicy oak notes. The velvety palate has great structure and abundant varietal shiraz fruit, silky tannins and a more-ish aftertaste.
Silver Medal 2009 Riverland Wine Show
PRICE: $12.99 CELLAR: 5-7 yrs
Wine By Brad
Cabernet Merlot 2008
This stand out wine is rich with dark chocolate, dense blackcurrant and red berries. A subtle touch of mint is rounded out by some stylish French oak. Full of flavour yet well balanced and smooth with great structure and character.
Top 20 under $20 2010/11 Big Red Wine Book
PRICE: $17 CELLAR: 1-8 years
Nepenthe
Adelaide Hills Tempranillo
The bouquet shows savoury herbs and spice with vibrant berry notes. The palate has lifted fruit with complex, savoury characters and finishes with the late palate tannins that are the signature of the variety.
Trophy – Adelaide Hills Wine Show
FOOD: Roast Lamb
PRICE: $25 CELLAR: 5-8 yrs
Cuttaway Hill
2006 Chardonnay
The nose is a lovely combination of elegant peach and lime fruit and complexity of oak characters. Soft and creamy in the mouth. This wine will match any pork or chicken dish with white wine and cream sauce.