La Curio Reserve Shiraz

Aromas of stewed fruits, liquorices and blackberries dominate the nose. Complex chocolate and clove notes balance with the alluring use of the oak. The palate delivers a generous weight of plum, licorice and dark chocolate with hints of black pepper spice. A full bodied wine with supple consistency and solid structure, a reflection of the harmonious addition of the nearly 50 years old Shiraz vineyard from Blewitt Springs to our collection. Drink now to 2015; 220 cases produced.

Gold in Australia Small Winemakers Show,
Silver in McLaren Vale Wine Show
92 James Halliday points

Blewitt Springs bush vine vineyard

Our ultimate escape! A complex wine fashioned from 80 years old bush vines and polished in French oak. Lifted raspberry, notes of cream and a sprinkling of white pepper abound on the nose. The palate is a medley of raspberries and sweet musk, complemented by oak spices of cedar and hints of nutmeg. This wine is an excellent example of the concentration of 2004 vintage in McLaren Vale. The majority of fruit comes from a single bush vine vineyard located on the Blewitt Springs hilltops (see picture). Drink now to 2013; 120 cases produced

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Bronze in Australia Small Winemakers Show,
Bronze in McLaren Vale Wine Show
91 James Halliday points

2004 The Nubile Grenache Shiraz

The wine is a 70% Grenache, 30% Shiraz Blend. Strawberries, plum and hints of raspberry lift on the nose, characteristics typical of our 50 years old ‘Lazarus’ Grenache vineyard, supported by oak spice of cinnamon and vanilla. The generous palate delivers more raspberry and plum, layered with savoury notes of bitter chocolate and coffee. As this Shiraz vineyard is coming into age its concentrated tannins show on the pallet, making the 2004 Nubile bolder than its predecessor the 2003. Drink now to 2010; 190 cases produced.

Bronze in Australia Small Winemakers Show
91 James Halliday points