From a vineyard planted in 1858 which makes it one of the oldest. A top Grenache in the modern reserved style. Aromas focused on red fruits including cherry, raspberries as well as a touch of sweet spice. Lovely soft velvet wine which just makes it into medium bodied....
Flaxman Sparkling Shiraz NV, Barossa and Eden Valley, SA
Earthy, cedar and blackberries on the nose. The palate has a lovely refreshing mousse with a hint of rich creaminess. Elegant with good length the wine has liquorice and black cherry flavours. The wine finishes clean and crisp inviting you to come back for more. This...
Henschke Keyneton Euphonium 2017, Barossa Valley, SA
Showing some early signs of development with earthy, leather and a hint of sulphides. Dry, medium bodied and elegant on the palate with chalky tannins and earth and cedar oak flavours. Gentle finish. Drinking really well. 62% Shiraz 24% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11%...
Henschke Mount Edelstone Shiraz 2016, Eden Valley, SA
Complex nose showing earthy, cedar, leather notes as well as primary fruits of ripe mulberries and blackberries. Gloriously smooth and velvet palate with rounded chalky tannins seamlessly integrated acidity and sweet fruit. Touches of menthol and dried herbs...
Flaxman Estate Shiraz 2018, Eden Valley, SA
The nose displays attractive earth, sweet vanilla oak and black pepper. Dry palate with ripe blackberries and black cherries and a touch of mint. Well balanced medium bodied wine. More Cabernet like than Shiraz, which I often see in the Eden Valley, maybe it is the...
Flaxman Double Up Shiraz 2018, Barossa and Eden Valley, SA
New leather, oaky driven nose with a touch of black cherry. The palate has sweet fruit, well balance, with supple and velvet tannins. Elegant medium bodied wine where the Eden valley fruit seems to dominate. Pre-release tasting so price is only an indication.
Flaxman The Stranger Shiraz/Cabernet Sauvignon 2018. Barossa Valley and Eden Valley, SA
Complex nose displaying earthy, cedar oak and a touch of pepper and herbs. Dry medium plus body with some tomato leaf, violets and sweet plums on the palate. The blend is 62/38 in favour of Shiraz but the Cabernet seems to dominant this elegant blend.
Thorn-Clarke William Randell Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Eden Valley, SA
Ripe cassis and cooked black plums with strong vanilla and new pencil shaving oak aromas. Dry, smooth, velvet palate. Full bodied with chocolate and vanilla confectionary flavours. Sticky tannins build on the warm finish. Accomplished wine.
Henschke The Wheelwright Shiraz 2016, Eden Valley, SA
Deep inky in appearance. On the nose the wine displays blackberries and blueberries, supported by cedar and earthy notes. Palate is medium bodied with black cherry but also some tertiary, earthy, cedar flavours. Well integrated tannins, medium intensity and finish.
Flaxman Shh Cabernet 2018, Eden Valley, SA
Earthy, cedar, vanilla and blackberry aromas. Dry full bodied with a sweet supple fruit driven front palate. Lovely textured wine with fine dry tannins and a slightly warm finish. Good potential for ageing, but equally good to drink now.