Colour: intense red colour. Nose: Tropical flavour, developing into red berry aromas. Palate: Very round structure,
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Limited stock. Soil: Red sandy loams layer with a thickness between 10cm & 60cm, overlying a several deep draining limestone bed. Harvest: Harvest at full maturity, avoiding over ripeness. Vinification: The grapes are destemmed & fermented in cement or stainless steel tanks. The maceration could last 3 to 4 weeks, with a gentle work on the marc, in the matter of extracting soft & elegant tannins. Maturing: 50% of the wine is aged for 10-12 months in French oak barrels. The rest matures in tanks in order to encourage the fruit aromas.

Colour: intense red colour. Nose: complex with black fruit aromas (blackcurrant & blueberries) some peppery smoky notes. Palate: very round structure, slightly woody, very soft. Discrete round tannins with fruit aromas showing through. This fruity wine is ready to drink now but should improve after 2-3 years cellaring. Ageing: it is a new style of Syrah in Australia, a wine meant to favour finesse.

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Colour: dark red colour. Nose: complex nose of black fruits (cheery, blackberry) with hints of tobacco (havana cigar).
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In 1997, true to his pioneering spirit, Michel Chapoutier set out to explore the terroirs of the oldest continent. He wanted to meet people, people like him with a passionate interest in bringing out the true character of vines. A matter of convictions, too, prompting discovery & observation. He found land awaiting its revelation. Chapoutier's aim is to invent properties, not to follow the example of others. He buys land & joins forces with major winemaking families, playing on their complementary know-how & experience The result is exceptional Shiraz wines, displaying great elegance & mineral purity. In 2002 he joined forces with Ron & Elva Laughton (Jasper Hill) in central Victoria, & at Heathcote, north of Melbourne, on a very unusual, early Cambrian soil. He has also worked with Rick Kinzbrunner on the Giaconda vineyard at Beechworth, in northeast Victoria, on a granite soil. After a brief experimental joint venture with his US importer (Terlato & Chapoutier), Maison M. Chapoutier bought two other Australian vineyards (Shays Flat & Landsborough) in the Victorian Pyrenees & set up the fully owned Domaine Tournon.

Colour: brilliant, dark ruby colour. Nose: deep with black fruits & pepper aromas. Palate: supple & generous with silky & elegant tannins. Lamb, charcuterie, soft cheeses, goat's cheese.

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An expressive bouquet of green plums & apples & a hint of something more exotic lead to a lively & refreshing palate. Warm citrus fruits & mouth-watering mineral characters are in perfect balance. ...

Aromatic with a aromas of fresh yellow fruits, citrus fruits & fresh herbs. On the palate it is dry, fresh & fruity with a persistent finish. ...

Struck-match minerality on the nose, leading into a joyously ripe palate of white peach, apricot & tangerine zest. Lots of grippy dry extract on the ?nish. A demonstrative wine, bright & charming, with sweet, cedary spice. ...

Chateau Romassan is located in the Bandol appellation where the land is comprised of limestone, sandstone & marl of the late Cretaceous marine period. These poor soils are offset by the large amount of stone in the soils throughout this appellation. The Bandol appellation is known for its terraced landscapes built from the hard stone with vines, which are planted into vast terraces with varying exposures. Cultivation methods are traditional & the soil is mechanically tilled & young shoots are trained with the greatest care to the plant. The following grapes are used in making this Rose Cabernet Sauvignon for its complexity, blending elegance & vigour, Cinsault for its finesse & fullness Grenache to add warmth to the wine Syrah in small quantities to round of the wine, give colour & a touch of liquorice. The grapes are all hand picked & go through a stringent selective grape sorting, & then go through an extremely delicate pressing process. Fermentation is done in thermo-regulated vats followed by ageing in oak casks for 6-9 months. This Rose has a bouquet reminiscent of plants with notes of fruits & spices, apricot & grapefruit pulp. An outstanding alliance with scallops, salmon marinated in dill, sweet & sour pork. It is best served at 50-54 degrees Fahrenheit. Limited Stock. ...

A beautifully clear, pale peach hue & a fresh, fruity nose. The aromas evolve towards notes of apricot & grapefruit. The wine opens up with delicate spicy & citrus notes intertwined with aromas of white stone fruits. The palate is fresh, appetising, complex & characterised by its well-defined structure. A refreshing touch of acidity on the finish creates lovely breadth & delightful lingering flavours. ...

This bright ruby coloured wine is primarily mourvedre, which gives the wine a spicy character, which is complimented by a generous bouquet of blackcurrant & morello cherry. The wine is rich with tannins yet highly balanced making it an excellent choice for pairing with beef ribs, spicy dishes & cheese. Limited stock. ...