At 50% (100 proof) this is the strongest of the rhum collection. The flavours have been smoothed out to give this rhum less 'burn' sensation that is often associated with agricole rhums. Limited to 23, 000 bottles per year around the world, Cool is a flexible base for good quality ingredient cocktails & ti punch, which is our perfect serve. The flavours are light
- hints of citrus with a taste of vegetation & damp earthy flavours. R. St Barth blanc is slightly oily on the palate so the flavours linger for a little longer. Cool is rested in stainless steel vats for 12 months before being bottled.
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Contains real fruit juice No added sugar No artificial colours No artificial flavours Rich in Vitamin C. ...

Ricard is the number one pastis, or aniseed-flavoured beverage in the world. A refreshing apperitif, Ricard is a long-time favourite in France & is a blend of natural ingredients, unaltered since its creation by Paul Ricard in 1932. The principal ingredient of Ricard is star anise, a rare spice that grows near the southern Chinese border & the north of Vietnam. Others include licorice from Syria & aromatic herbs from provence. The quality & harmony of the ingredients are the reason for its success & unique flavour. This refreshing beverage is traditionally served with 5 parts water & 1 part Ricard, making it ' The French Milk' where it 'louches' or turns cloudy & white in appearance. ...

This interesting blend is intensely floral with plentiful aromas of lemon zest & musk. The palate is deftly balanced with fresh acidity & great length. ...

Dark ink colour with some opaqueness. Scrummy dark nose of liquorice, plum, cola & black fruits, ending with a hint of smoke & tobacco. ...

Almond Grove has obtained its name from the Almonds which were widely grown in McLaren Vale on land which now bears our vineyards. Richard Hamilton is noted as the first to have planted Chardonnay in McLaren Vale (in 1972) Medium straw with attractive green tints. The aromas are restrained & elegant showing some peach blossom characters with a subtle oak influence that gives a hint of vanilla. This is a medium bodied, tightly structured wine that shows graceful yet persistent nectarine fruit flavours. It finishes clean with a bright, soft acidity. An excellent companion for poultry, seafood or pasta. The wine should drink well over the next 4-6 years. Expect the colour to show more golden tints in four or so years & the nose & palate to develop attractive French toast flavours. ...

Named after the picker's hut at the front of the property, our Hut Block vineyards are planted on sand & black clay loam soils over a substructure of clay. We think that the intensity of our Cabernet Sauvignon can be attributed to these soils, while the mild maritime climate of McLaren Vale, in which cool evening & night breezes from the gully winds moderate the day time temperatures, suits this variety. Our emphasis is on low yielding vines that are pruned & trained to allow dappled light to reach the fruit zone to slow ripening & enhance aroma & flavour. Deep red with scarlet highlights. Cassis fruit with hints of mint make this wine a definitive Cabernet Sauvignon. Hints of vanilla, cinnamon & mocha from oak maturation have augmented the fruit & contribute complexity. The palate, with excellent blackberry fruit flavours within a medium bodied structure, has a beautiful persistence & long, soft tannins. Serve with Venison, Beef Wellington, rich pasta. Appealing on release & has sufficient structure for 6-8 years of cellaring. ...

Fruit from vines planted in 1975 on our Winery Block & 1985 from the Farm Block in McLaren Vale form the backbone of this wine, while the aromatics tended to come from 1998 plantings on our Hut block. The components of the blend were pressed prior to dryness with selections allowed oak fermentation. Following malo-lactic fermentation & oak maturation, the wine was blended, then bottled in September 2011. The style of wine to which we aspire is one that shows good length & sweet fruit with well structured tannins & excellent length
- a more up-market Australian style. Full red with crimson highlights. Attractive savoury dark olive & cherry fruits, lifted with aromatic nuances of cloves & vanilla. This is an elegant, medium bodied wine showing a silky texture & soft acidity. The spectrum of fruit flavours include cherry & plum characters. An excellent match with medium to full flavoured courses, such as tender rare beef. Try it with Italian influenced dishes. Excellent on release & will age over the next 4 to 6 years.
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This wine has an excellent heritage of vines planted in 1972 & 1985. Each year these vineyards produce fruit of excellent flavour & depth with both varieties contributing citrus characters with an extra dimension of limes, snow peas & gooseberries. Light-medium straw with attractive green tints. This is a fragrant wine displaying ripe gooseberry & fresh squeezed lime juice characters. Zesty, flavoursome palate showing tropical flavours surrounding a long middle palate that finishes with a clean, refreshing, soft acidity This wine makes an excellent aperitif & complements antipasti, fish & poultry Best enjoyed in its youth over the next 3 years ...

Richard Hamilton is the fifth generation of his family to be involved in wine production in Australia. The wine is crafted to present excellent fruit definition & length & typifies both the Shiraz fruit & the McLaren Vale region. The Hamilton family celebrated 175 years of involvement in the Australian wine industry in 2012. Deep dark red with attractive crimson hues. This is a fruit dominant wine showing mint, plum & black pepper. Oak derived spice characters of cinnamon & nutmeg augment the nose. Expect to see cedar characters as the wine matures. A very stylish, medium bodied Shiraz showing soft tannins, lovely sweet fruit & good length with hints of pepper & plum flavours. The wine will best match full flavoured meals, such as tender beef, or full flavoured vegetarian dishes. Cellaring potential 6-8 years ...