Crafted by a rising star of the Padthaway region, recipients of the South Australian Cabernet Of Year Trophy and runner-up overall South Australian Wine Of Year. Five generations of viticulture make Browns one of the few family owned labels producing conspicuous local Shiraz. Their commitment has not gone unnoticed by the world's industry press, Decanter has identified Browns as one of the 21 Hottest Wineries to Watch. To create nothing but the best, Browns have employed the peerless expertise of the stellar O'Leary Walker winemaking team.

$1299each $15588/DOZ EACH DOZEN Browns Of Padthaway have two vineyard sites that lie at the heart of the Padthaway region. The original vineyard was established in 1970 at Keppoch, predominately planted on the famed Terra rossa soils, as well as some sandy loams over limestone, free draining and fertile. In 1997 the estate's Padthaway Valley Vineyard was developed, a few kilometres to the north of the existing Keppoch property. Supplementary rainfall is sourced from aquifers of the artesian basin that lie beneath the Limestone Coast, the vines are nurtured by a very high quality of ground water. Matured in a combination of new and seasoned American and French oak hogsheads for up to two years.

Brick red with a slight purple hue. A big, generous wine with a complex earthy bouquet, magnificent fragrances, floral, chewy and spiced. Rich concentrated blackberry fruit on the bouquet with hints of pepper and anise over subtle oak. The palate features rich sweet varietal Shiraz flavours of blackberry and dark plum, balanced with good acidity and fine long tannins. The flavours are very concentrated, with good alcohol and an exceptionally fine balance between refreshing acidity and topical fruit. The seamless balance and ripe, mouthfilling berry characters make this a splendid match to wild boar or delicate provençale styled rabbit. Fully aproachable upon release and will reward those with a cellar.

Heel! Sit! Sometimes simple commands are the answer, nothing too technical, no putting on airs and graces, no fuss. Just right for pups who enjoy a lively wine. Pups like this are unrestrained yet house trained, full of the simple pleasures. A joy to all and yet showing pedigree and character nurtured with expert care. A sniff and a lick will tell you there's fun to be had with this smooth Cabernet Merlot. Fetch! Grown and trained by a family infatuated by McLaren Vale, fine wines and curly coated retrievers. A silky smooth, more-ish modern Aussie red.

$1499each $177DOZEN EACH DOZEN The historical Wylpena Vineyard on Bagshaws Road in McLaren Flat was one of the original sources for Chateau Reynella's red and white ports. A century later, it is now owned and operated by the Wright family. The viticultural team applies traditional and state of the art practices which consistently produce fabulous foundation flavours that are ideal for this modern style of wine. Named Dog Ridge for an extreme love of Curly Coat Retrievers, the ecologically driven vineyards typify why the McLaren Vale is such a great winegrowing region. After processing 100 tonnes of grapes into wine, producing about 12 tonnes CO2, the net benefit to the atmosphere is a reduction of 840 tonnes. Approx 14.0%

Deep dark purple. The overall bouquet is spicy dark forest berries with a hint of perfumed French oak. The palate is filled with big bright juicy fruit flavours that tantalise and tease, a burst of dark cassis at first, followed by a silky muscular, well structured mouthfilling lick of cocoa lined tannins. A concentrated food wine that pairs beautifully with generously flavoured dishes (aim for glazed reductions over charred cooking!).

Johann Gramp planted the Barossa's first commercial vineyard along the banks of Jacob's Creek in 1847. He had no intention of establishing a brand, he just needed wine. Today's Gramp is vinified from a collation of the finest parcels grown to superb sites in McLaren Vale. Regular inspections of vineyards with a proven record for quality, consistency and character are conducted to pinpoint the most opportune dates for harvest. Following a traditional vinification and extended ageing, only those barrels of exceptional quality are included into the finished wine.

$1799each $213DOZEN EACH DOZEN Fruit is destemmed and crushed into static fermenters, inoculated with neutral wine yeast and vinified for up to a fortnight. Temperatures are managed at 18°C to 22°C and allowed to peak at 28°C. Following a gentle but thorough extraction during maceration on skins, the fermenting batches are treated to a combination of pumpovers and rack and returns, to submerge the skin cap and liberate attractive varietal flavours, vibrant colour and ripe tannins. The nod to tradition continues after ferments are complete, as each parcel is gently pressed off skins and transferred to a selection of new and second fill French and American oak hogsheads for up to two years maturation.

Deep garnet colour. Bouquet of black and blue berries, currants and dusty herb spice. Palate of persistent fruit characters, plums, pepper and spice before a lasting finish supported by amicable tannins and mellow cedar oak. The essential Aussie Shiraz style, showing excellent colour, intense flavours with exemplary varietal expression and firm yet supple tannin structure. Bursting with fruit and quality oak, the Shiraz of choice to accompany beef with red wine onion jus or a fine matured cheddar.

An eminent Cabernet wine which can lay claim to coveted accolades such as Blue Gold Sydney International and Gold Concours Mondial de Bruxelles. Jacobs Creek retain South Australia's finest vineyards and aim to improve the quality of wine every year. Vinified to the most exacting standards, the team make regular trips to the vineyard assessing development of fruit. An reliable and enduring Australian Cabernet, displaying intense cassis characters, subtle tannins and rich French oak, right through to the smooth, lingering finish.

$1499each $177DOZEN EACH DOZEN Grapes are de-stemmed and crushed to small static fermenters, inoculated with neutral yeast and vinified for a fortnight. The sensory characteristics are checked twice daily, pumpover regimes are attenuated to maximise the extraction of flavour, colour and tannin. Ferments are pressed off skins and free run, followed by a return to add palate weight and structure. Malolactic is carried out in new and prior use French and American oak hogsheads before eighteen months maturation. The barrels are sampled and trialled, ensuring that only those parcels displaying intensity of fruit, balanced tannins and soft oak, are worthy of being included into the finished Jacobs Creek Reserve.

Deep crimson red. Displaying concentrated, lifted cassis and black fruits of the forest on the nose with subtle notes of mint, chocolate and attractive toasted oak. This vigorously fruit driven and powerfully structured wine is filled with vibrant, varietal black currant fruit characters, mint and cassis, dried herb and capsicum flavours layered over tight tannins, framed by smoothly integrated oak. An impeccably balanced Cabernet with dense fruit and a long persistent finish. Fully approachable at its youth, it will continue to develop, the ideal accompaniment to meats, cheeses and game.

From those wonderful folks who bring us Morambro Creek. The sole objective with Jip Jip Rocks is to produce the best wine possible from a unique site. Planted on own rootstock and located in the Padthaway Valley which is endowed with rich Terra rosa soils, the Morambro Creek property enjoys excellent sun exposure to achieve grapes of optimal flavours, colour and tannin. Vintages can be dry with little or no rain during fruit set and growing season. Berries are quite small and yields are minimal, flavours are concentrated and the quality superb.

$1499each $17988/DOZ EACH DOZEN Since 1851, five generations of the Bryson family have been a part of South Australia's agriculture. A pursuit of great wines begins in the meticulous management of the vineyard. The team strive for low crop yields and small grape bunches of intense flavour, harvest is only ever undertaken when the berries reach full development. Shiraz is vinified ten to twelve days in a combination of open and static fermenters, closely monitored to ensure the wine retains its natural expression of fruit character. A selection of new and older French and American oak mature the batches for thirteen months, followed by an assemblage aimed at capturing the depth and character of Morambro Creek wines. Alcohol 14.5%

Deep scarlet red. Lifted spice and ripe mulberry/ blackberry aromas are complimented by chocolate, cinnamon and cedar. Well integrated oak tannin contributes flavours of clove and vanilla, a supple texture supports the rich plum, blackberry and mocha characters. The overall structure is supple and generous with finely grained tannin on the finish enveloped by ripe fruit.

The profound efforts at Jip Jip Rocks yield some of Pathaway's most accessible and compelling wines. The salubrious vines here are nourished by unique soils and stimulated by a exhilarating maritime climes. A long, extended growing season allows for the grape tannins and seed to ripen fully, achieving wines that are rich and supple on the palate. Crafted by the emiment team at Morambro Creek, Jip Jip Rocks has claimed salient international awards within a few vintages of inaugural release, including significant awards in London and San Francisco.

$1599each $189DOZEN EACH DOZEN Morambro Creek Vineyard is planted to fertile Terra rosa soils. An environmentally friendly viticulture and low yields of the highest quality fruit are the key to the estate's internationally feted wines. Vine balance and canopy management are carefully monitored, achieving harvests of fruit which express the richness of precious soils whence they originate. A balance of Cabernet and Shiraz is vinified ten to twelve days in a combination of open and static fermenters. Vinification temperatures are critical to a retention of the vibrant regional and varietal expression of fruit. Components are matured thirteen months in a selection of new and seasoned French and American oak barrels. Alcohol 14.5%

Bright purple hue. Energetic cherry and blueberry aromas display an exotic hint of licorice. Youthful, bright red and dark berries on the palate before a long lingering finish.

Planted to original rootstock on the gently undulating plains of Padthaway Valley, the Morambro Creek vines are grown to rich Terra Rosa soils, enjoying excellent sun exposure, yielding grapes with the most concentrated flavours, deep colour and generous tannins. Heat generated during the day is moderated each evening by coastal winds that cool the vines, achieving an extended vintage. This extended time on the vine allows for grape tannins and seed to fully ripen before harvest, translating into wines that are rich and intense yet supple on the palate.

$2699each $321DOZEN EACH DOZEN Morambro Creek is assembled from select barrels of estate wines that best demonstrate the intensity of Shiraz, brought to a balance by integrated oak. The pursuit of great wine can be seen in the meticulous management of the vineyard. Low crop yields are the go, as are small bunches of grapes with intense flavour. The latest technology is employed to achieve vine balance and reduced vigour, harvest is conducted only when the fruit reaches full flavour development. Winemaking at Morambro Creek is very traditional and labour intensive. A large proportion of new oak barrels are employed for maturation. Naturally clarified with egg white and milk, there may be some harmless residue to the wine. Alcohol 15.0%

Deep inky black/ purple in colour. The nose is perfumed with violet, blackberry, vanilla and spice, a touch of earth and liquorice over white pepper in the background. Expansive palate, smooth lush ripe back fruits nicely balanced oak, plenty of concentration with a long finish. Full bodied with savoury, integrated tannins and impressive length, all in perfect harmony.

From those wonderful folks who brought us Morambro Creek. Since 1851, five generations of the Bryson family have been involved in agriculture, drawing fruit from the fertile soils of South Australia. The wines of Mount Monster express full varietal flavours, exploiting fully the advantages of Padthaway's maritime climate with its long slow ripening season and sensational soils. A fine effort by winemakers who understand and value quality, fashioned for devotees of ripe and ready, fruit driven Cabernet Sauvignon exhibiting style, structure and panache.

$1599each $189DOZEN EACH DOZEN Located in the Padthaway valley which is blessed with rich Terra rosa soils, Mount Monster employ traditional winemaking practices complemented by the latest technology, while aiming at minimal handling to ensure that the purity and integrity, texture and expression of the vineyard is preserved. Cabernet Sauvignon is inoculated and vinified in static fermenters at controlled temperatures to retain varietal expression. Once ferments are complete the wine remains on skins for several days to aide in the extraction of soft fleshy tannins while developing structure. A spell of maturation in French and American oak barrels is sparingly applied to keep the wine essentially fruit driven. Approx 14.0%

Deep purple in colour. Aromas of lifted blackberry, spearmint and cassis on the nose. The palate offers sweet fruit flavours following through from the nose with a hint of mint and a rich texture, followed by a long finish supported juicy, velvet tannins.

The sole objective at Mount Monster is to produce the best wines possible from a unique site. The pursuit of great wine can be seen in the meticulous management of the vineyard. Low crop yields and small grape bunches of intense flavour are the aim. Vine balance and reduced vigour are achieved and the harvest is commenced only when the fruit reaches full flavour development. Mount Monster is assembled from select barrels of estate grown Shiraz wines that best demonstrate the intensity of good fruit balanced by an integration of oak.

$1599each $189DOZEN EACH DOZEN Planted on own rootstock and located in the Padthaway valley which is comprised of rich Terra rosa soils, the Mount Monster vineyard enjoys excellent sun exposure, producing grapes of optimum flavour, colour and tannin development. Warm summer days are moderated each evening by coastal winds that cool the vines and result in a longer ripening period. Grapes are vinified in static fermenters at controlled temperatures to retain varietal aromatics. Once complete the wine is left for up to ten days on skins for the extraction of soft fleshy tannins and to build wine structure. French and American oak has been used sparingly to ensure maximum fruit expression is retained in the completed wine. Alcohol 14.5%

Rich purple colour. Ripe blackberry and plum nose, floral notes, satsuma plum and soft scented fruits. Subtle oak use adds complexity and provides structural framework whilst allowing primary Shiraz characters to shine through. Varietal fruit driven palate, with cherry/ berry fruit and spice flavours. Fine, soft tannins complement the spice/ berry flavours and provide support on a generous, mouthfilling finish. A beautiful drink immediately upon release.

Over forty years Bin 389 has developed a strong identity for its consistency, reliability and value. Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz has earned a reputation among wine consumers and collectors as an Australian classic. With all its ripe fruit, richness and generosity, the wine has been much loved over several generations of wine drinkers, 389 is delicious to drink, even when first released. This great and famous wine over delivers on quality, as a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz, it's a very Australian style of wine with charm and personality.

$12999each $1557DOZEN EACH DOZEN Bin 389 epitomizes the Penfolds winemaking philosophy and the art of multi regional blending. Whilst the regional characters are intertwined, it is ultimately the personality and the structure of the fruit that really matters. Bin 389 is vinified in a traditional manner, the wine is fermented in headed down, stainless steel tanks. Some components of the blend complete fermentation in barrel to enhance the complexity, richness and integration of new oak. The wine is then matured in a combination of new and one to two year old American oak hogsheads for fourteen months prior to bottling, with many of the older barrels having been used for the previous vintage of Grange. Alcohol 13.5%

Deep plum red colour. The nose shows an enticing amalgam of both warm climate Shiraz and cool ripened Cabernet fruit characters. A classic Bin 389 nose with massive fruit, smoky oak and tobacco leaf complemented by floral and vanilla bean notes. Palate is complete, rich and mouthfilling, easily handling the prominent tannins and new oak. The blackcurrant Cabernet fruit is complexed by mouthfilling plum. A full bodied wine exhibiting a large burst of concentrated spicy, plummy Cabernet and Shiraz fruits which hang on the middle palate, leading to a finish that reveals spicy oak, liquorice and packed tannins with lingering flavours of chocolate and fruit. This is a solid Bin 389, ready for hedonistic enjoyment.

Max Schubert recognized that blending Cabernet with Shiraz produced an alchemy that was greater than the sum of the parts. The highly perfumed Cabernet with it's firm structure and fine grainy tannins, mated majestically with the powerful and opulent, fleshy Australian Shiraz. In combination, they form a genre of their own, a wine of power, and generousity of fruit, richness, finesse and longevity. During the 1950s, an exciting time of experimentation at Penfolds afforded Max Scubert the resources to trial, and to create this Australian icon wine.

$15999each $1917DOZEN EACH DOZEN As always, the star performer in the Penfolds Bin lineup, consistently hitting the value and quality sweet spot of Penfold reds. Well worth queuing up for, this famous wine is a cépage of Cabernet and Shiraz grown to some of the finest vineyards in Australia. Built to a satisfying and consistent styling, Bin 389 has been revered by generations and continues to deliver in terms of quality. Major components this year are from Padthaway and the Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Coonawarra, Wrattonbully and Robe. Grapes are selectively harvested parcel by parcel, pursuing full flavours, structure and balance. The finishe Bin 389 is matured for twelve months in a mix of new and prior use American oak hogsheads. Alcohol 14.5%

Vermilion red, dense to the rim. A Penfolds nose with all the trimmings, formic/ferric, barrel ferment complexities, soy and demi glace pan scrapings. Scents of black licorice competing with corned beef brisket and peppercorn gravy, mushroom duxelle aromatics. Contented oak backstage, notwithstanding an important supporting role. Lively, intense, generous and vibrant fruits with volume. Stewed quince, rhubarb and loquat laced with cocoa, cedary oak. Mouth coating ripe tannins augment an even and sweet palate continuum, textured and complete. Structurally, everything in place, in tune. The oak and plush tannins are at one with the wine, elliciting no single dominant feature for a seamless palate.

The development of Cabernet Sauvignon has been one of the longest running projects at Penfolds. Origninally formulated by John Duval, Bin 407 can establish kinship to the mighty 707. Bin 407 remains more restrained in style than it''s older sibling, a wine of elegance, consistently showing a clear varietal blackcurrant and cassis definition backed by fine grained tannins and cedary oak. The Cabernet fruit takes centre stage, oak never overwhelms but serves to frame the wine. The styling is masculine and reminiscent of a Bordeaux or Moulis.

$5999each $717DOZEN EACH DOZEN With few notable exceptions, consistently high quality Australian Cabernet has only been available in the past one or two decades. Many of Penfolds distinguished Cabernet vineyards are entering the mature phase of their productive life and there is now a rich source of high quality fruit for the winemaking team to draw from. Bin 407 was vinified this year around a backbone of the finest harvests from sites in Coonawarra and Robe, Wrattonbully and Padthaway. Traditionally worked in tanks with wooden header boards, some components complete fermentation in barrel. Bin 407 was treated to thirteen months maturation in a combination of new and prior use French and American oak hogsheads.

A deep, bright red. As its stylistic template demands, varietally expressive. An initial rush of black olive, graphite, blackcurrant, lavender and more. Tomato puree paste and caponata, Mediterranean olives / capers / anchovies. Scents of cinnamon, sandalwood. A continuum spawn from that which is initially promised aromatically, more fruits evident, polished leather complexities awakening. At once defined, linear like the 2007 vintage, yet more assertive with stately Cabernet grip and presence. An even and full mid-palate, skirted by prominent tannins. A solid finish, neither astringent nor hot, veiled in fruits and the spoils of a ferment long past, thirteen months of elevage and twenty one months sojourn in bottle.