Last year we were lucky enough to get our hands on the Golden Lion RESERVE shiraz from Lou Miranda. We thought it was a rare occasion, but we’ve played our cards right and are ecstatic to bring you the 2018. It’s an equally as excellent wine that feels kinda like welding a jet engine to the back of their regular shiraz. Power and other-worldly levels of deliciousness.

In the glass, the colour is a deep crimson red and there’s lifted aromas of plum, pepper, vanilla and dark chocolate. The palate is full and generous with dark fruits, interwoven spice and savoury tannins. Lou Miranda has included American oak in the ageing regime on this, adding a touch of coconut and further vanilla to the wine. It’s ready to go with a big ole’ steak right now or will happily nap in your cellar for 15 years. This big boy is here for you now and in the future. 

From an organically managed vineyard, this is big, classic Central Otago pinot, from superstar duo who only craft the best. This wine from the Bendigo subregion is only made in exceptional vintages. A ten day cold soak is followed by small batch fermentation, and all whole berry fruit (no whole bunch) plus only a modicum of oak allows the wine to express place in its best light. Dark fruit, molasses and a smoky nuttiness are all wrapped up in exuberant form, but it’ll show off more layers given time.

Château de Braude (owner and operated by Château Mongravey) has created a truly impeccable wine here. Rich and fruity, dark and dense, it’s a juicy drop that’s “firmly tannic with both wood and fruit,” according to Wine Enthusiast's rave review. Blackberry and plum form the core of this wine, which is classic and typical in all the right ways. It doesn't stop playing all the Bordeaux hits there, either; cedar, tomato leaf, rich wet earth, tobacco - this is a certifiable regional masterclass. Epic wine with the right (and, for Bordeaux of this style, borderline necessary) amount of age.