70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon from Whitford, fermented to 13.5% alc., aged 12 months in French oak. Dark, deep, ruby-red colour with black hues, some garnet on edge. The nose is full with earthy Merlot fruit showing notes of dried herbs in the cooler spectrum, along with savoury game elements all well-integrated and balanced. Medium-bodied, softly sweet, earthy and savour plum flavours form a light, but definite core, the fruit supported by supple, gentle tannins and fresh, bright acidity. The flavours lead to a restrained, nuanced finish with some earthy berried fruits. Match this light, savoury, Merlot-based wine with pasta, poultry and pork dishes over the next 3-4 years. 16.0/20 Jun 2012 RRP $20.00

Dark, deep, ruby-red with purple hues to the colour. The bouquet is soft and elegant with ethereal, lifted aromas of red florals, raspberries and confectionary with some spice notes interwoven with mint, eucalypt and toast. Medium-bodied, black fruits and red liquorice flavours fruit flavours show with pepper and toast.. There is good fruit richness, ripeness and depth, framed within fine and supple tannins. The acidity is balanced and bright, enhancing the fruitiness and carries through to a long toasty finish. A ripe fruited and supple, fresh Shiraz with some spice and toasty flavours to match with game meat. Accessible now, drink over the next 4-5 years. 13.0% alc. Labelled ‘Preservative Free' and certified organic wine. 16.5/20 Jun 2012 RRP $24.99

Fruit from Barmera, Riverland, fermented to 13.5% alc. Labelled ‘Preservative Free' and certified organic. Dark, very deep, black-hued red colour, youthful in appearance. This is a tight and elegantly proportion on nose with aromas of dark raspberry jam and bon-bons, along with a minerally aspect. Medium-bodied, the flavours of raspberry fruit are tightly held and shy, though showing brightness and some juiciness at the core. The palate is slender with a sinewy mouthfeel, and fine tannin grip along the line, leading to a moderately long, dry finish. This is a slim and elegant, bright-fruited red to serve with pasta, pizza and barbecued meat over the next 3-4 years. 870 cases made. 16.0/20 Jun 2012 RRP $24.99