H - Vintage Longbottom Syrah Adelaide Hills 2020
Brilliant, medium ruby/purple color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of violet and raspberry with supporting notes of wet stones and dried herbs. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of red cherry, pomegranate, baking spices, and black tea. The finish is tart with firm tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a chewy texture. $29.99 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
H - Vintage Longbottom Sauvignon Blanc Adelaide Hills 2021
Brilliant, light straw color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of red grapefruit and lime with supporting notes of green tea, pineapple, and wild flowers. The palate confirms the nose delivering a citrus-driven core with flavors of green apple, lemon, quince, and bees wax. The finish is tart. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $29.99 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
Henry's Drive - Vintage Longbottom Shriaz/Grenache/Mourvedre McLaren Vale 2020
Brilliant, dark ruby/purple color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of boysenberry and dried herbs with supporting notes of black tea, cassis, five spice, and cigar box. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of blackberry, plum, mineral, and cocoa. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with an opulent texture. Made with a blend of 60% Shriaz, 23% Grenache, and 17% Mourvedre. $49.99 – 4 Stars – 93 points
Henry's Drive - Vintage Longbottom Shriaz/Cabernet Sauvignon McLaren Vale 2020
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of mulberry and five spice with supporting notes of fruitcake, plum, and cedar. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black currant, boysenberry, and mineral. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins with tart black fruits. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with an opulent but vibrant texture. Made with a blend of 55% Shriaz and 45% Cabernet Sauvignon. $49.99 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Henry's Drive - Vintage Longbottom Magnus Shiraz McLaren Vale 2019
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of blackberry and five spice with supporting notes of anise, mocha, lavender, and hints of hibiscus flower. The palate echoes the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black plum, cassis, mineral, black truffle, and vanilla bean. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. $79.99 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Henry's Drive - Vintage Longbottom Shiraz McLaren Vale 2020
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of boysenberry and forest floor with supporting notes of black currant, dried herbs, leather, and tapenade. The palate echoes the nose delivering a black and red fruits-driven core with flavors of black plum, cocoa, black tea, and five spice. The finish is long and lingering with dry tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a meaty texture that is quite austere until it aerates and opens. $49.99 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Wakefield The Visionary Cabernet Sauvignon Clare Valley 2013
Brilliant, deep crimson color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of blackberry, blueberry, and cigar box with supporting notes of black tea, cassis, and slate. The palate echoes the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of ripe black plum and black currant. The finish is long and lingering with dense and chewy tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a rich texture. This is a complex and dense Cabernet with decades of cellar potential. $140 – 4 Stars – 93 points
Wakefield The Pioneer Shiraz Clare Valley 2014
Brilliant, crimson/purple color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of cassis, plum, and baking spices with supporting notes of saddle leather and rich black tea. The palate echoes the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black fruits, dark chocolate, and fruitcake. The finish is long and lingering with silky tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a opulent texture. $140 – 4.5 Stars – 96 points
Wakefield St. Andrews Riesling Clare Valley 2018
Brilliant, light gold/green color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of lemon and acacia flowers with supporting notes of green tea, grapefruit, and slate. The palate confirms the nose delivering a citrus-driven core with flavors of Asian pear, kiwi, and green apple. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a loads of bright acidity creating a vibrant texture. $40 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Wakefield St. Andrews Cabernet Sauvignon Clare Valley 2016
Brilliant, deep ruby/purple color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black currant and cocoa with supporting notes of dried herbs, cassis, and subtle oak notes. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of plum, wild mint, and baking spices. The finish is long and lingering with supple tannins and accents of cigar boxes on the finish. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a opulent texture. $70 – 4 Stars – 91 points
