Full, light golden-yellow colour with some depth. This has a softly full nose of ripe tropical and citrus fruits with buttery MLF notes, still quite tightly bound, and concentrated. Medium-bodied, this is up-front with a good core of citrussy fruit revealing layers of butterscotch MLF flavours and nutty oak. The palate is rich and smooth with a round, creamy mouthfeel and balanced acidity adding to the line and drive. The deep flavours carry through to a sustained finish of tropical fruits and butter. This is an up-front, smooth and buttery Chardonnay with citrussy fruit flavours. Serve with roast chicken and pork over the next 3-4 years. Fruit from Nelson, WBP and barrel-fermented to 14.5% alc., the wine aged 12 months in 80% French oak, one-quarter new, and 20% American oak, one-fifth new, the wine aged on lees, and 80% undergoing MLF. 500 cases made. 17.5/20 Aug 2012 RRP $17.99

85% Gibbston fruit and 15% Bannockburn, fermented to 14.0% alc., the wine on skins 15 days, then aged 10 months in seasoned French oak. Moderately deep, garnet-hued red with some bricking on edge. The bouquet is full with savoury mushroom and red berry fruit aromas, complexed by notes of game and brown spices and earth. Medium-full bodied, plump red plum and savoury, secondary undergrowth, herb and game flavours are supported by soft, grainy tannins and discreet acidity providing good mouthfeel and structure. This has liveliness and tension through the mid-palate, the finish textured and drying, and with some length. This is a full, flavoursome Pinot Noir with savoury secondary development flavours and the freshness to keep 3-4+ years. Match with mushroom and game meat. 320 cases made. 17.5-/20 Aug 2012 RRP $19.99

Deep garnet-red colour with some bricking on rim. Elegant, fresh and lifted aromas of ripe red berry and cherry fruit aromas are expressed with savoury herb nuances and a little resiny oak. Medium-bodied, this is elegant and slender in proportion, with bright, sweet red berry fruits lifted with dark red floral elements. Fine-grained tannins and gentle acidity provide a balanced and fine textured mouthfeel, and the wine flows smoothly to a reserved, but detailed fruit-nuanced finish with moderate length. An elegant, well-proportioned Pinot Noir with fresh fruit and balance. Match with Mediterranean-inspired red meat dishes over the next 4-5+ years. Martinborough fruit, Abel and Dijon clones, fermented to 14.5% alc., the wine on skins 20 days, then aged 16 months in 15% new French oak barrels. 200 cases made. 17.5/20 Aug 2012 RRP $19.99

Very full, near saturated black-red colour with purple hues, youthful in appearance. The bouquet is light and somewhat reserved at present, but showing well-ripened black berry fruits with black pepper and liquorice aromas providing some volume. Medium-full bodied, soft and elegant flavours of black fruits, spicy plums and oak run gently across the palate. The tannin extraction is moderate, enabling approachability with some alcohol warmth adds generosity. This has good acid balance which contributes to a juicy, fine-textured, lingering finish with spicy nuances. While a little shy at present, this Shiraz is ripe and juicy and easy to drink. Match with Middle Eastern cuisine and with slow-cooked meats over the next 4-5+ years. Shiraz from the High Eden district, fermented to 13.6% alc, with 5 day pump over, the wine aged 18 months in French and American oak barrels. 210 cases made. 16.5+/20 Aug 2012 RRP $19.99

Fruit from the McLaren Vale, vines 65 y.o., fermented to 14.5% alc., the wine aged 22 months in American and French oak, approx. 20% new. Very full, impenetrable black-red colour with slight garnet hues on edge. Fresh, full, ripe aromas of black berries, plums, Asian spices and cedar show with an ethereal lift. Medium-full bodied, this has elegantly concentrated flavours of sweetly ripe black plums and liquorice with chocolate, black pepper and some eucalypt. Good oaking adds a spiciness to the flavour profile. A fine tannin line underscores the fruit and with restrained acidity, the flavours have good drive which leads to a refined, grainy, dry finish with very good length. This is a concentrated and refined, ripe flavoured Shiraz with fine textures and structure. Match with spicy Asian duck and Middle Eastern lamb dishes over the next 4-5+ years. 224 cases made. 18.0/20 Aug 2012 RRP $20.50