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From a sensational block of Touriga in Willunga basin, the laboriously manicured vines are trained to yield fruit that's destined for a decidedly old world style of vinification. Fruit is sorted bunch by bunch for a course of natural open ferments, basket pressed into a selection of well seasoned French oak barriques for a tasteful and timely nine months. Its bullish tannins in support of lifted Earl Grey florals and cherry blossom perfumes, plush and perfect dark fruit flavours, tensioned by fine, etching acid line. A big Touriga style that unwinds and blooms within a big wine glass.

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From an elite site between Seaview Ridge and Blewitt Springs in the McLaren Vale, cropping at a bit over two tonnes an acre. As a single vineyard wine, a limited quantity of Mad Hatter is made each year. Mad Hatter is not a reference to Alice in wonderland, rather it is the nickname Dean Hewitson's closest friends have called him for many years. And why mad? Anyone who has spent more than five minutes with Hewitson will surely be able to explain.

$4999each $599DOZEN EACH DOZEN Dean Hewitson was shut away in a tasting room with Len Evans, evaluating what Evans considered to be the nation's finest. Evans spoke of broader concepts like breeding, structure, power and the background story which gave wines context. This changed the way Dean Hewitson thought about wine and is at the heart of everything he does today. A huge amount of work goes into Mad Hatter Shiraz, finding the right oak to support the fruit. Extensive barrel samplings are made every six months to determine the ideal balance and cooperages. After three weeks fermentation on skins, Mad Hatter is matured twenty months on lees in a selection of completely new French oak, achieving remarkable integration and complexity.

Rich, intense appearance with a deep, inky, purple colour. Hedonistic aromas of licorice, creme de cassis, blackberries, flowers, minerals and spice strike the nose. These aromas are followed by an even more powerful, concentrated mid-palate with superb flavours of chocolate, blackberry and mocha coupled with fine ripe tannins. The finish is long and multi dimensional. Approachable now and will cellar well.

The Hugos are quiet achievers, McLaren Vale agriculturalists for over a century, they always made good wine, not for profit but just for their own enjoyment. Cabernet Sauvignon was planted in 1970, with a view to sharing the tremendous quality of their fruit, the vines are now fully mature and yield vintages of the most wonderful wine. Intensely perfumed and layered with bramble lozenge flavours, swathed in a robe of soft velvet tannins, the proverbial jewel in a velvet glove. Finely integrated French oak is a highlight, dine with Hugo alongside tender beef or gourmandise game.

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Bright red maroon colour. Chocolate box mint bouquets, ripe raspberry, blackcurrants and mulberry, white pepper and leafy, varietal capsicum notes over veils of perfumed French mocha oak. A lively, elegant, drying palate on a raft of classic blackcurrant and blueberry flavours, currants, regional chocolate characters and cassis, supported by crisp carob tannins, before a fine, engaging finish.

There are over thirty hectares of superior estate plantings on the Hugo family property, much of the harvest goes to some of Australia's most esteemed brands, the best parcels however, are reserved and released under the Hugo label. Consistency of quality from vintage to vintage is the objective, making wine from the pick of estate grown fruit makes it a reality. A precious component of low cropped, dry grown old vines Grenache, greatly enhances the depth of flavour and overall complexity. A Rosé of precociousness and vitality, to match with salmon recipes, duck prosciutto and all pink fare.

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The Hugo family property was a mixed farming enterprise, dairy and sheep stud, almonds and tomato, not to mention a paddock or two of grapevine for personal consumption. The first commercial vintage of Shiraz was in 1979 but a Reserve quality Shiraz was not considered for another twenty years. Limited yields from the oldest blocks are treated to an extravagant fermentation in completely new French and American oak barriques, after an inspection and barrel cull, the very finest lots are assembled into the McLaren Flat flagship Hugo Reserve Shiraz.

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Intense purple ruby hues. Clean, rich aromas of plum, dates and spice, supported by toasty vanilla oak. Concentrated dark berry fruit characters, currants and blackberry, seasoned by spice, cinnamon and black pepper, chocolates and regional spearmint. Discernibly dry grown, a classic complex, velvety mouthfeel with well integrated tannins before an intense, aromatically spiced bramble finish. A match to red wine brisket and melted cheddar pie.

Selection of site was essential to the success of the Hugo property. The climate, soils and proximity of McLaren Flat to the coast are contributing factors in maintaining the quality each and every year. Colin Hugo established Shiraz vines on the family farm during the 1950s, John Hugo followed in his father's footsteps, assuming responsibility as steward of the vineyard throughout the 1970s, ultimately taking the initiative to retain the best grapes for his own estate label. The finest parcels of Hugo Shiraz are treated to an extended term of maturation in a selection of finely coopered American oak barrels.

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Deep red with ruby/purple hues. Lifted, clean fruit scents of mulberry, raspberry and plum, seasoned by notes of nutty vanilla oak and a twist of milled black pepper. Luscious black and red fruit flavours, currants and mulberry, bramble and mineral oak notes, supported by a length of elegant tannins and hint of cinnamon spice, before a warm, lingering finish.

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The Ingoldby family has been associated with McLaren Vale grapegrowing for more than a century. Their skill at managing vines which they have husbanded for generations yields harvests of the most splendid fruit bursting with intense flavours. Ingoldby's Cabernet Sauvignon is highly valued and still sought by some of the nation's most popular brands. A highly flavoursome table red, the essential McLaren Vale Cabernet, exuding ripe aromas, sweet and savoury expressions of plum, berries and oak, to pair off with juicy meats and robust cheese.

$1799each $215DOZEN EACH DOZEN Since inaugural release Ingoldby have enjoyed a stunning run of success at national wine shows. Their fruit has been the secret ingredient in many of Australia's most esteemed wines. Cabernet Sauvignon in particular has attracted wide critical acclaim with every release. Grapes are destemmed and crushed, the must is fermented warm in ten and twenty tonne static and rotary fermenters to extract the rich colour from the skins, adding palate weight and softening the tannins. Batches are pressed off, some components are matured in a combination of seasoned American and French oak hogsheads for a year, a parcel is kept unoaked to retain vibrant fruit focus.

Deep red with purple hues. Aromas of dried plums and black cherry with subtle integrated oak. The palate of this rich, well balanced, full bodied red wine is long and captivating, offering blackcurrant flavours, liquorice allsorts and spice. The finish shows lovely length with savoury tannins. Magic with rib eye steak or lamb cutlets under red wine jus.

Ingoldby are one of McLaren Vale's most eminent winegrowing families. What they do, they do very well, achieving international acclaim ever since taking the decision to bottle fruit under their own label. The star in the crown of a curiously limited range of value packed wines by gifted growers who have been nurturing their vines for generations, Ingoldby Shiraz has claimed a swathe of wine show awards and amassed a breathtaking list of critical renown. For cohorts of great red wine who aspire to the smooth and seamless style of McLaren Vale Shiraz.

$1799each $215DOZEN EACH DOZEN The Ingoldby name has been an essential part of McLaren Vale viticulture for over a century. Choice parcels of Shiraz are sourced from premium McLaren Vale sites, including the Ingoldby family property at McLaren Flat. Fruit is earmarked on the basis of intense flavour and fine tannins. Parcels are vinified separately in a mix of fermenters and pressed off skins upon completion. Some components are matured in seasoned oak barrels to derive complexity, the balance remain unoaked to return vital fruit characters and preserve freshness. Prior to assemblage, each component is assessed to strike the perfect balance of lifted fruit and gentle tannins, supple oak and fine complexity.

Deep purple/ red colour. An enticing nose redolent of dark summer berry compote with hints of chocolate. Subtle oak lets the fruit do the talking and plays a supportive, integrated role. The palate is rich and round with purple fruits, dense but supple tannins contributing power with finesse, balance and good length.

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