The Daly Road has a deep garnet colouring with flashes of royal violet suggesting the youth of this wine. The nose is intense with rich black forest aromas, blackberries & blackcurrant, dark juicy cherries with rich chocolate fudge cake & lashings of vanilla cream. Further complexities of old leather notes & earthy aromas of autumn leaves & damp soil. The palate is equally intense with dark berry fruits, dark cherries & blackberries complimented by cinnamon notes, chocolate covered coffee beans & raspberry liquorice. The earthy aromas also continue onto the palate with hints of dried oregano, basil & a touch of mint. A wine with elegant & silky smooth tannins & incredible generosity of flavours that linger long after the wine is gone. 81% Shiraz, 19% Mourvedre. The different grape varieties were fermented separately in a combination of 7 & 11 tonne open fermenters. Fermentation was generally complete after 7 days, during which time the fermenters were pumped over 3 times daily. After the completion of the fermentation & the secondary malolactic fermentation, the wine was blended & matured in a combination of American & French oak hogsheads for 18 months. ...

Filsell 2010 is a refined & elegant wine, displaying more ethereal characters than previous vintages. An incredible depth of colour gives some indication as to the vibrant aromas which arise from the glass, which has lifted notes of ripe raspberries, sweet spices (nutmeg & cinnamon) & choc-mint layered subtly with aniseed & freshly baked bread. The palate is fine, with seamlessly integrated tannins & rounded acidity. The concentration & length of flavour is excellent, with sweet red berry fruits, spice & milk chocolate lingering on the palate well after tasting. ...

Grant's Filsell vineyard with near century old vines is considered one of the best vineyards in the Barossa Valley & consistently produces fruit of great intensity & concentration. Planted in 1920, this vineyard also produces the fruit for Grant's flagship Shiraz, the highly acclaimed Meshach. Filsell is known to loyal followers as Meshach's younger brother. The cooler 2011 vintage required careful fruit monitoring in the vineyard & selective hand picking of most blocks. The wines produced are of exceptional quality, thanks in part to the lower crops of the old vines used to produce Filsell Shiraz. ...

A traditional blend of Grenache & Shiraz produced using the saigne method, which involves bleeding the juice from the skins after a short period of contact. Twelve different ferments were all selected for this wine with each one showing individual characteristics unique to this style. The wine was fermented at cool temperatures to maintain delicate aromas, & then halted when the desired residual sugar level was reached. ...

The wine shows a complex nose with ripe stone fruits, rock melon & apricots on the nose. A rich & generous palate, the fruit flavour continues from the nose & layers of flavours are assisted by the wine's time on lees. A fresh, crisp & medium-bodied wine, showing good acid balance, & a delicious lingering finish. The fruit was crushed & cold-settled before starting fermentation. Juice was racked off & yeast added, so the juice could ferment in stainless steel tanks for about eight weeks. A portion of the blend underwent malolactic fermentation on yeast lees & a further 20% was aged on yeast lees for about four months to add complexity & viscosity to the wine. After settling, filtering & stabilising, the wine was then blended & bottled. ...

This Shiraz shows deep violet colouring with pleasing aromas bursting from the glass. A highly perfumed Shiraz, the nose features red berry fruits, spice, confectionary notes & milk chocolate. A generous & round palate, the red berry flavours fill the mouth & are complimented by boiled lolly flavours, milk chocolate notes & sweet vanilla. The wine has soft tannin structure with well integrated acid that compliments the sweeter aspects of this wine. ...

The Kraft Sauvignon Blanc is pale straw in colour with vibrant green melon, fresh ripe pineapple & subtle passion fruit aromas, which are complimented by delicate florals. The palate is round with crisp fruit flavours; grapefruit, honeydew melons & the varietally characteristic green herbaceous tones. The clean fruit flavours are enhanced by refreshing lemon citrus & crisp acidity leaving a lingering & satisfying finish. 100% Sauvignon Blanc. Once the fruit was crushed & drained through a press tank, the free-run juice was cold-settled for 48 hours, before being racked off gross lees. To ensure crispness & freshness are sustained within this variety, fermentation was carried out at a low temperature & then separate batches were blended accordingly for maximum varietal flavour & balance. ...

The Grant Burge Pinot Noir Chardonnay NV is a wine of great elegance & finesse that is also balanced with flavour & drinkability. The nose has an apricot nougat aroma with plenty of honey & biscuity aromas coming through on the palate, which is rich & generous with a creamy mouthfeel & a crisp dry finish. Limited stock. ...

The Sparkling Shiraz Cabernet is deep ruby red in colour, with a complex, earthy nose of smokey oak, bacon & spicy cedar along with rich fruit characters of liqueur cherries & blackberries. It is elegant & lively with the big flavours of the nose carrying through to the palate. It has a creamy mousse & elegant mouthfeel finishing with a perfect balance of acidity & fruit sweetness. ...

The Holy Trinity is a rich, deep magenta. There are vibrant fruit aromas of cherries, blackcurrant & raspberries, with underlying notes of sweet spices, liquorice & delicate florals adding complexity. The palate is silky-smooth, with fine tannins & acidity complementing the flavour of sweet dark fruit & spice, giving the wine abundant length & concentration of flavour. This wine reflects the refinement which can be achieved with this blend of varieties. The intensity, texture & structure suggest that it will continue to develop more complexity for the next 10 years. The Holy Trinity Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre is well suited to game meats such as roast duck with Chinese greens & slow-cooked venison. Limited stock, only 1 bottle of 2009 available. ...