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 ...

Juicy cherry fruit leaps out of the glass from this smooth, refreshing Barbera. A classic grape of northwest Italy, it produces an exuberant, medium-bodied style with hints of spice. ...

A rounded, medium-bodied white from Cortese, the grape of Gavi. Fresh floral aromas lead to apple & pear fruit on the palate & a delicate almond flavour on the finish. ...

Ridge has made the Geyserville as a single-site zinfandel in every year since 1966. The grapes are grown in three adjoining vineyards on a defined stretch of gravelly soil Approx. one-&-a-quarter miles long & a half-mile wide. Intense ruby colour. Ripe cherry & plum, peppermint, clove barrel spice, gravel/earth. Well-defined stone fruits on entry, medium- to full-bodied, coated tannins; a long finish with refreshing acidity. 64% Zinfandel, 20% Carignane, 12% Petite Sirah, 2% Alicante Bouschet, 2% Mataro (Mourvedre). ...

Raspberry, fig with notes of vanilla on the nose. Flavours of plum & black olive give way to well coated tannins & black olive in the lingering finish. The growing season at this hilltop vineyard began favourably with mild spring weather. Thanks to steady, warm weather throughout August, all seven parcels were ready to pick by early September. After fermenting each separately, we chose six for their exuberant fruit, elegant tannins & balanced acidity. Enjoyable upon release this exemplary zinfandel will evolve over six to seven years. Ridge has made the East Bench as a single vineyard wine since 2006, one of the few Ridge zinfandels that is 100% zinfandel. The vineyard sits high atop the bench land that overlooks Dry Creek Valley from the east. 100% Zinfandel Organically Grown. 94 Points (Editors Choice) Wine Enthusiast, 93 Points Jeb Dunnuck, 93 Points Wine & Spirits, 92 Points Wine Spectator, 92 Points Anthony Dias Blue, Blue Lifestyle, 91 Points Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media, 91 Points Erin Brooks, The Wine Advocate. ...

A light gold colour with a very fine mousse. Citrus fruit aromas with hints of melon & honey. Chardonnay dominance brings finesse, along with crisp freshness. The Pinots add depth & character leading to a beautifully balanced finish. A lovely aperitif & also perfectly suited to fresh, simple shellfish dishes. ...

Ridgeview's traditional blend Cavendish is a rich golden colour with exceptionally fine bubbles. The nose is expressive with hints of red fruits. The Pinot dominance brings depth & complexity to the palate with a long-lasting finish, whilst the Chardonnay adds finesse & freshness. ...

A delicate salmon colour with an abundance of fine bubbles. Chardonnay brings freshness & finesse, whilst the Pinots add the classic red fruits for which England is so acclaimed. A raspberry & redcurrant nose carries through to a fresh fruit-driven palate. Ideal apritif, especially on a warm summers evening. It pairs beautifully with canaps & bowls of fresh English strawberries. ...

A light salmon colour. Chardonnay dominance brings freshness & finesse, whilst the pinots add the flavours of summer fruits. Serve as a refreshing aperitif or pair beautifully with smoked salmon dishes or fresh English strawberries. Limited stock. ...