Wine Tasting Flight - Aussie Shiraz's & Cabernet Sauvignon, St Emilion, and a Napa Merlot

Wine Tasting Flight - Aussie Shiraz's & Cabernet Sauvignon, St Emilion, and a Napa Merlot

Progressive wine tasting flight featuring:

• David Arthur Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2007, 
• Three Aussie Shiraz';
• Flinders Run, Southern Flinders Ranges Shiraz 2005, 
• HazyBlur Adelaide Plains, South Australia Shiraz 2001,
• Marquis Philips McLaren Vale '9' Shiraz 2002, 
• Marquis Philips 'S2' Cabernet Saugivnon 2007, 
• Clos De L'Oratoire St Emilion Grand Cru Classe Bordeaux 2000, 
• Paloma Napa Valley Spring Mountain Merlot 2003.

Tasted at home w/ L, Eric & Cathy, Bill & Beth, and Dan and Linda, with mini Beef Tenderloin on toast points and artisan cheeses, then at Bob & Gloria's gala end of summer dinner party w/ roast beef dinner.

David Arthur Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2007 -

Very light yellow very weak tea color, bright and crisp, aromas and smooth notes of lime and honeydew with hint of  grapefruit, turning to subtle tropical notes of guava, kiwi and hint of peach on a moderate acidic finish. Nice complement to soft mild cheeses, red raspberrry and strawberry fruits.

RM 88 points.

http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=594108 

HazyBlur Adelaide Plains, South Australia Shiraz 2001 -

Deep dark purple color - full bodied, forward fruit - layer of leather with hint of anise and tar predominate, then give way to smooth black currant, black cherry, hint of ripe plum and black raspberry turning to classic subtle creme' brulee burnt sugar with a long soft vanilla nut finish.

RM 91 points.

http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=4996


Flinders Run, Southern Flinders Ranges, Baroota, Australia Shiraz 2005

Elegant rich thick chewy symphony of flavors of blueberry, sweet currant, ripe plum, red raspberry, a hint of pepper, vanilla, and spice, and a lingering essence of creme brulee' burnt sugar and cedar on the soft finish. 

RM 92 points.

http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=421985








Marquis Philips '9' South Australia, McLaren Vale Shiraz 2003

Dark inky purple color, full bodied, chewy, intense complex concentrated flavors of smoke, roasted pepper, and hint of leather flavors predominate diminishing the black berry fruits, with a layer of anise on a lingering full tannin finish. Less fruit focused than other releases of this wine, one of our perennial favorites.

RM 89 points. 
93 points, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate October 2004
89 points, Stephen Tanzer's IWC

http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=17771 

Marquis Phillips McLaren Vale 'S2' Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 

Another Marquis Philips release, the 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon shows slight initial tartness upon opening but soon gives way to full bodied forward fruit of black currant, blackberry, layer of cedar and tones of oak and mocha on a lingering finish.

RM 90 points.

http://www.cellartracker.com/list.asp?fInStock=0&Table=List&szSearch=marquis+philips+s2


See Index of Australian Wines posted on Rick's Wine Journal. 

Clos De L'Oratoire St Emilion Grand Cru Classe Bordeaux 2000 -
Great example of 'all ships rise with the tide'... in that so many wines such as this one are exceptionally good in a great vintage. Medium-full bodied, smooth polished, complex but pleasant easy drining with its nicely integrated flavors of blackberry, black cherry, red berry, a layer of anise, kirsch and a hint of spice with a soft tannin lingering finish.

RM 92 points.

Blend of 90% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon shows very well and is just coming of age at eleven years old.

http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=6340

Paloma Napa Valley Spring Mountain Merlot 2003.
Medium-full bodied , full forward rich, intense vibrant harmonious fruit flavors of black currant, black raspberry and blackberry turning to nutmeg spice, hint of cedar, and sweet oak on a long lingering flavorful tannin finish.

RM 92 points, 90 points Wine Spectator:


http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=109466

Marquis Philips '9' South Australia, McLaren Vale Shiraz 2003

Marquis Philips '9' South Australia, McLaren Vale Shiraz 2003

Dark inky purple color, full bodied, chewy, intense complex concentrated flavors of smoke, roasted pepper, and hint of leather flavors predominate diminishing the black berry fruits, with a layer of anise on a lingering full tannin finish. Less fruit focused than other releases of this wine, one of our perennial favorites.

RM 89 points. 
93 points, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate October 2004
89 points, Stephen Tanzer's IWC

Tasted with L, Mark and Gayle B, at Angeli's Italian, our favorite neighborhood trattoria. Also, tasted, David Arthur Napa Valley Meritaggio 2003.

http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=17771 

David Arthur Napa Valley Meritaggio 2003

David Arthur Napa Valley Meritaggio 2003

Dark garnet color - full bodied - bright, virbrant, rich, mouthful of black raspberry, currant, ripe plum, layer of anise and hint of spice with nicely integrated fine tannins. Delicious.

RM 93 points.

Serious wine with fun name - Meritaggio, a play on the word Meritage - a US instantiation of a Bordeaux Blend, this is a rendition of a Sangiovese based Bordeaux style blend, with fruit sourced from Napa Valley. This vastly exceeded expectations with vibrant bright flavored dark and red berry fruits with layers of complementary flavors. Complex and sophisticated but easy drinking wine. 

Tasted w/ L, Mark and Gayle B at Angelis', our favorite Italian tratorria. Also tasted, Marquis Philips '9' South Australia, McLaren Vale.


http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=85665

Oakville Ranch Vineyards, Oakville, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1996

 Oakville Ranch Vineyards, Oakville, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1996 

Dark garnet color, medium-full bodied, subdued nose but complex, concentrated, chewy wine, with black cherry fruits, intense, forward dense chocolate and cassis flavors, hint of smoke with lingering smoky black berry fruits on a long lingering black cherry finish.

While not an easy drinking wine, it was a great complement to grilled steak and caprese cheese with tomato on toast points. Amazingly, still life left in this fifteen year old showing no signs of aging diminution.

Oakville Ranch vineyards owners Bob and Mary Miner purchased the 350-acre ranch in 1989, slowly increasing plantings from an initial 55 acres to today's 75 acres of predominantly Bordeaux varietals. They produce wines that represent the finest of the Oakville Appellation (click to see map) at a great value. The winemaker today is Anne Vawter from Walla Walla, Washington who studied Viticulture and Enology at UC Davis. 

Another wine discovered during our Napa Wine Experience trips in the late 90's, we purchased and drank this wine at the Cantina and drank it at Tra Vigne (below) in St. Helena. 

RM 90 points.
http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=592449

 Lunch in the garden terrace at Tra Vigne in St Helena with the Cantina in the background where one could order BYOB carry-out wines. Pictured at left, Rick, Linda, Yolanda and Dave Del Dotto with Liat and Andy M. 

Del Dotto Vineyards Napa Valley Rutherford Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 1996

Del Dotto Vineyards Napa Valley Rutherford Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 1996

Del Dotto Vineyards
Napa Valley Rutherford Estate
Cabernet Sauvignon 1996

Dark garnet color - starting to develop a slight brownish tinge showing its age. Medium-full bodied, the black cherry and black currant fruits are starting to fall off as well as this wine starts to reach the end of its prime drinking profile. The fruit is giving way to a slight earthy leather but it still retains a layer of toasty oak with a hint of spice on moderate lingering tannins on the finish. True to form as Robert Parker noted in the late 90's the anticipated maturity through 2012 and Wine Spectator said best through 2010.

RM 89 points.

Cabernet Sauvignon 90%, Merlot and Cabernet Franc 5% each.

Tasted with Linda, Erin and Alec at Angeli's Italian our favorite neighborhood Italian trattoria celebrating our anniversary, Erin's new job, and Alec heading back to school at IU for his final Senior year this week.

Del Dotto is one of our perennial favorite producers and was one of Erin and Johnny's favorite winery visits on their Napa Valley getaway. Del Dotto has always put on one of the best tasting experiences in California wine country and their new winery in Napa is spectacular and carries on the tradition.

http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=846486  

http://www.deldottovineyards.com/ 

We first tasted this wine when we met the producers Dave and Yolanda Del Dotto  (center, below) at our fifth Napa Wine Experience in 1999. 

Rick & Linda, Yolanda & David Del Dotto,
Liat and Andy at Tra Vigne in St Helena.

During our Napa Wine Experience visits of 1997 through 2000 we hosted gala tasting dinners with the 'Undisccovered Dozen' emerging new wine producers to watch, featured in an article in Wine Spectator Magazine. Many of these producers released their inaugural vintage releases in or about the 1994 vintage. Those producers and winery visits included Plumpjack, David Arthur, Clark-Claudon, Robert Craig, Del Dotto, Elan,  Paradigm, Pride Vineyards, Snowden, Nils Venge and White Cottage and are featured on my winesite http://www.unwindwine.com. I'm missing one which will come to me at some point - I don't remember what I don't remember!  

An complete index of my tasting notes of these wines over the years is on the site at this link to California Producers Index. These producers make up a foundation of our wine cellar collection yet today. In many of these wines, we still have vertical selections of these wines, some dating back to those early release vintages.

Del Dotto Vineyards Connoisseur's Series
2001 Napa Valley Rutherford Estate Cabernet
Sauvignon, aged in a variety of different oak barrels.

We poured a horizontal selection (shown left) of the Del Dotto Connoisseur Series at a gala dinner at our home last winter - featuring wines from the same vintage release, aged in barrels comprised of different oaks - a unique experience available only from Del Dotto Vineyards.

Del Dotto Vineyards
Napa Valley Rutherford
Estate mini-vertcal
1994-1996.

As these wines reach end of their prime drinking profile, some more faint hearted souls who favor the younger profile are releasing these wines to auction. Pictured at left is a mini-vertical of 1994-96 Del Dotto Cabernet Sauvignon (including this featured tasting selection), that I picked up recently. The 1995 vintage release tasted recently was still showing remarkably well and had vibrant life left in it. If you find these, they represent great values since they can often be bought today for near their price points at release a decade ago. I should'nt reveal that since I now have to compete for those wines! Enjoy!

 

Alexander Valley Vineyards Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

 Alexander Valley Vineyards Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 

Medium bodied - pleasurable easy drinking wine, not very complex but showing a predominant layer of sweet oak tinged vanilla and mocha with a hint of anise integrated into the black cherry and dark berry fruit flavors. Very nice complement to the grilled filet of beef with lettuce wedge, blue cheese, red onions and tomato salad at the Grand Cafe at Grand Geneva Resort in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.

Good value in this modestly priced Sonoma Cabernet generally available for $16-18.

RM 88 points.

Shiraz flight - Jim Barry "The McRae Wood" Mount Lofty Ranges, Clare Valley, South Australia, Shiraz 2004 & Hage Family Vineyards Troll Creek Barossa Valley Shiraz 2002

Shiraz flight - Jim Barry "The McRae Wood" Mount Lofty Ranges, Clare Valley, South Australia, Shiraz 2004 & Hage Family Vineyards Troll Creek Barossa Valley Shiraz 2002

Mini flight of two South Australian Shiraz' - both are dark purple colored, full bodied, rich and concentrated - the Troll Creek was forward extracted dark berry and ripe plum fruits with a layer of mineral, hints of smoke and tar on a full long tannin finish.

The McRae Wood exhibited similar black cherry and black berry fruits but exhibited a layer of graphite and bacon that detracted from the fruit. Both had moderate, nicely integrated tannins on a lingering finish.

Tasted at home with L over beef tenderloin dinner. 





Troll Creek - RM 88 points. RP 93 points.

http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=461107

McRae Wood - RM 87 points.

http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=390097

Duckhorn Vineyards Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2009

Duckhorn Vineyards Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2009

 Straw colored, light, crisp, clean with balanced acid - flavors of green apples and floral with a nice tangy finish.
RM 89 points.
 
 Tasted w/ L, Johnny & Erin, Alec, Bill & Beth C. at Roy's Hawaiian Fusion Restaurant in Chicago  with great service from Jared G.
Perfect complement to the sushi, calamari and seafood entrees.


http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=878604

Also tasted:

Tobin James Notorious Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

Patz & Hall Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2008

Patz & Hall Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2008

Patz & Hall Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2008

Medium full bodied - nicely balanced and polished - complex forward ripe fruit - black cherry, black raspberry with an undercurrent of licorice, kirsch and clove and a hint of floral on a long full flavorful moderate tannin finish.
RM 90 points.

http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=836866 

Tasted w/ L, Johnny & Erin, Alec, Bill & Beth C. at Roy's Hawaiian Fusion Restaurant in Chicago with great service from Jared G. This was a great compliment to Roy's pork shank with pear, cheese and bourbon sauce. 

Also tasted:

Duckhorn Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2009 and 

Tobin James Notorious Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

Tobin James Notorious Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

Tobin James Notorious Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

Medium-full  bodied - surprisingly smooth, polished and well balanced - essence of blackberry gives way to a layer of smooth clove and vanilla with a touch of anise on the lingering moderate tannin finish.
RM 88 points.

http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=786634 


Tasted w/ L, Johnny & Erin, Alec, Bill & Beth C. at Roy's Hawaiian Fusion Restaurant in Chicago  with great service from Jared G. This was a offered by the glass and was a great compliment to the steak and pork chops and the chocolate lava cake souffle desert.

Also tasted:



Duckhorn Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2009 

Straw colored, light, crisp, clean with balanced acid - flavors of green apples and floral with a nice tangy finish.
RM 89 points.


http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=878604

Perfect complement to the sushi, calamari and seafood entrees.


Also tasted:

Patz & Hall Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2008

Medium full bodied - nicely balanced and polished - complex forward ripe fruit - black cherry, black raspberry with an undercurrent of licorice, kirsch and clove and a hint of floral on a long full flavorful moderate tannin finish.
RM 90 points.

This was a great compliment to Roy's pork shank with pear, cheese and bourbon sauce. 

http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=836866

 Achával Ferrer Mendoza Malbec 2009 at Trump Tower Terrace Chicago

Dark purple color - medium-full bodied - nicely balanced and somewhat complex - blackberry and black raspberry fruits are laced with a graphite, leather and mineral structure that grips throughout the long lingering moderate tannin finish. Pleasant easy drinking wine that is sufficiently complex for food. 
One of  Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines for 2010. 91 points from the Wine Spectator:

RM 89 points.

Tasted at the Terrace Bar on Sixteen at Trump Tower, Chicago. Make sure you come for the view and pick a good day and time since you'll pay for a bottle in the single by-the-glass price. Not bad when tasting a high/over achiever such as this one.




Views from Trump Tower terrace.

Trump Tower Chicago Terrace Bar on Sixteen

Chicago Cityscape looking southeast from
Trump Tower Terrace

Chicago River and Lake view from
Trump Tower Terrace Bar

Iconic Tribune Tower and Wrigley Buildings
from Trump Tower Terrace Bar

Owen Roe Abbot's Table Washington State Columbia Valley Red Wine 2007

Owen Roe Abbot's Table Washington State Columbia Valley Red Wine 2007

Dark inky color - full bodied - big bold complex so forward as to be almost overpowering, overly ripe black fruits, almost raisiny with a layer of tar with a subtle tone of chocolate trying to break out - a bit awkward - not for the feint of heart - needs big food to stand up with. From a producer with a sense of humor given some of his other outrageous wines/labels such as Sinister Hand.... 

RM 86 points.

Took to Bob & Gloria's for dinner. Wife Linda liked it.

http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=541531

David Arthur Napa Valley Atlas Peak Pritchard Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2003

David Arthur Napa Valley Atlas Peak Pritchard Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2003

Deep dark garnet color, full bodied - spicy, vibrant forward dark berry throughout, slight earthy layer currants, cola berry, tobacco and hint of cedar. Slight hot alcohol on opening bleeds off after an hour or so. A blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, 7% Petite Verdot, and 3% Merlot. From vineyards 1200 feet high in the Vaca Range above the eastern slope of Napa Valley. 

RM 92 points.

http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=85664

Atlas Peak Pritchard Hill vineyards (left) from our 2009 Napa Valley Wine Experience. Tasted at home w/ L, Sherry ZM and Alex - great complement to grilled tenderloin, sauteed green beans, roasted corn, and finale of dark chocolate cake and fresh berries.

Peay Pomarium Estate Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2006

Peay Pomarium Estate Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2006

Medium light bodied - garnet color - flavors of black cherry, spice, subtle red raspberry, strawberry, dusty rose and slight earthiness, with hints of vanilla toast; fine grained tannins throughout.

RM 89 points. 

Tasted w/ L, Sherry ZM and Alex, BYOB at Angeli's Restaurant, our favorite neighborhood trattoria.

http://cellartracker.com/w?526186

$49.99 at Binny's Beverage Depot.

Index of all California Wines Tasting Notes featured on Rick's Unwindwine.com.

Burgess Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1997 Library Release

Burgess Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1997 Library Release

Medium bodied - a bit flabby - leathery subdued slightly tart black cherry turning to a tight black berry with a slight earthy graphite and a hint of floral on a modest finish.

RM 86 points.

From Bill & Beth's cellar - served with artisan cheeses and grilled chicken and salmon dinner.

Also served  ...

Elan Vineyards Napa Valley Atlas Peak Cabernet Sauvignon 2002
Chateau Graville-Lacoste Graves Kermit Lynch Selection 2009
Freeman Vineyards & Winery Sonoma County Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2006...

Chateau Graville-Lacoste Graves Kermit Lynch Selection 2009

Chateau Graville-Lacoste Graves Kermit Lynch Selection 2009

Crisp clean balanced acidity - bright, citrus and pear with a  layer of green apple on a supple finish.

RM 89 points

Also served ...

Elan Vineyards Napa Valley Atlas Peak Cabernet Sauvignon 2002
Freeman Vineyards & Winery Sonoma County Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2006.
Burgess Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1997 Library Release

Freeman Vineyards & Winery Sonoma County Russian River Valley Ryo Fu Chardonnay 2006

Freeman Vineyards & Winery Sonoma County Russian River Valley Ryo Fu Chardonnay 2006 Features select grapes from three prime vineyards in west Sonoma - medium-full bodied,  golden yellow colored - crisp nicely balanced acidity, citrus, lemon chiffon, subtle pear, a hint of apple with layer of toasty vanilla oak on the finish.  RM 89 points. Taken to tasting dinner at Beth & Bill C's. http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=477250 Chateau Graville-Lacoste Graves 2009 Crisp clean balanced acidity - bright, citrus and pear with a  layer of green apple on a supple finish. RM 89 points. Also tasted .... Burgess Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1997 Library Release  Elan Vineyards Napa Valley Atlas Peak Cabernet Sauvignon 2002.

Elan Vineyards Napa Valley Atlas Peak Cabernet Sauvignon 2002

Elan Vineyards Napa Valley Atlas Peak Cabernet Sauvignon 2002

Elan Vineyards
Napa Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon 2002

From Atlas Peak on the eastern slope above Napa, - medium-full bodied - a bit tight and closed on opening - opened to reveal a whisp of floral notes, and softened a bit over the evening - still, firm black berry fruits were tightly knitted with a hint of creosote and a tone of dark tea with moderate tannins on a lingering finish. Served by Bill & Beth C with artisan cheeses, grilled chicken and salmon dinner with green beans and roasted fingerling potatoes.  

RM 88 points.

http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=234337 

Also tasted Freeman Vineyards & Winery Sonoma County Russian River Valley RYO FU Chardonnay 2006.



We first met winemaker Richard Elliott Smith and his wife Linda (center, below) at our Napa Wine Experience in 1998.

See my Elan Vineyards Wine Label Library on unwindwine.com.

More to come... 

Marquis Philips '9' South Australia, McLaren Vale Shiraz 2007

Marquis Philips '9' South Australia,  McLaren Vale Shiraz 2007

Marquis Philips 9
McLaren Vale Shiraz
2005 shown

Deep dark opaque purple color - full-bodied, thick and firm mouthfeel, blueberry, blackberry, spice, hints of mineral, tea and tobacco on a oaky full tannin finish.
One of our perennial favorite wines, the 2007 vintage is another winner amongst their top releases.

RM 92 points. WA 91 points.

Tasted BYOB w/ L, Pat, and Ryan at 90 Mile Cuban Cafe near Lincoln Square.

http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=651009

See Index of Australian Wines posted on Rick's Wine Journal. 

Rick's Index of Australian Producer's Wines Tasting Notes

Rick's Index of Australian Producer's Wines Tasting Notes
Barossa Old Vines Company Shiraz 2003 - June 24, 2007, February, 5, 2009 Barton Vale Smith's Folly Barossa Valley Shiraz 2001 - May 18, 2006. January 29, 2009 BlackWing McLaren Vale Langhorne Creek Shiraz 2005 - June 19, 2007 Branson Coach House Greenock Barossa Valley Rare Single Vineyard Coach House Block Shiraz 2002 - March 24, 2005 Branson Coach House Greenock Barossa Valley Rare Single Vineyard Coach House Block Shiraz 2002 - May 17, 2006 Branson Coach House Greenock Barossa Valley Single Vineyard Greenock Block Shiraz 2004 - March 29, 2008, February 6, 2009 Branson Coach House Greenock Barossa Valley Single Vineyard Greenock Block Shiraz 2002 - March 1, 2008 Brokenwood Vineyard 1997 Shiraz - June 13, 2001 Brothers in Arms Langhorne Creek Shiraz 2000 - 12/06/03 Cape Barren Old Vines Shiraz 2001 - Feb 12, 2004 Cape Mentelle Cabernet Merlot Margaret River 2002 - Aug 29, 2004  Chateau Tanunda 'The Château' - '100 YEAR OLD VINE' Shiraz 2008 - May 12, 2011  Clarendon Hills Baker's Gully Vineyard Clarendon Syrah 2003 - February 26, 2011  Clarendon Hills Brookman Vineyard Shiraz 1999 - April 7, 2007 Clarendon Hills Clarendon Liandra Vineyard Syrah 2001 - July 13, 2004 Clarendon Hills Clarendon Piggott Range Vineyard Shiraz 1999 - Oct 25, 2003 Clarendon Hills Romas Vineyard Old Vines Grenache 2003 - March 8, 2007 Clarendon Hills Merlot 1997 - Sept 25, 2000 Colonial Estate 'l'Explorature' Barosa Valley Shiraz 2004 - November 16, 2006 Connor Park Winery Bendigo, Australia The Honour Shiraz 2002 - Dec 23, 2005 Craneford Allyson Parsons Barossa Valley Shiraz 2003 - March 21, 2006 Craneford John Zilm Barossa Valley Adelaide Hills Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 - Jan 25, 2005 d'Arenberg The Custodian McLaren Vale Grenache 1996 - Dec 06, 2003 d'Arenberg The Dead Arm McLaren Vale Shiraz 2006 - November 1, 2008 d'Arenberg The Dead Arm McLaren Vale Shiraz 2003 - Jan 7, 2006, October 23, 2008 d'Arenberg The Dead Arm McLaren Vale Shiraz 2002 - Aug 7, 2004, February 26, 2009 d'Arenberg The Dead Arm McLaren Vale Shiraz 2001 - Collectables - March, 2004 d'Arenberg The Dead Arm McLaren Vale Shiraz 1999 - Dec 23, 2003, November 19, 2006 d'Arenberg The Dead Arm McLaren Vale Shiraz 1997 - Dec 29, 2004 d'Arenberg The Dead Arm McLaren Vale Shiraz 1995 - Sept 1, 1999, May 20, 2005 Davey Family Vineyard "The Gate" McClaren Vale Shiraz 2002 - November 19, 2006 De Lisio McLaren Vale Krystina Shiraz 2005 - January 25, 2009  Devil's Lair Margaret River Red Blend Wine 2004 - April 13, 2009 Diggers Bluff Watchdog Barossa Valley Cabernet Shiraz 2001 - March 1, 2008 Dutschke St Jakobi Barossa Valley Shiraz 2002  - July 17, 2010 John Duvall 'Entity' Barossa Valley Shiraz 2004 - November 17, 2006, April 24, 2010 John Duvall Plexus Barossa Valley GSM 2003 - Nov 16, 2005 Elderton Friends Barossa Shiraz 2003 - Mar 3, 2006 Elderton Barossa Valley Shiraz 2003 - June 10, 2007 Elderton Estate Barossa CSM 2000 - Aug, 23, 2005 Elderton Command Single Vineyard Barossa Valley Shiraz 2003 - August 20, 2008 Elderton Command Single Vineyard Barossa Valley Shiraz 2002 - May 16, 2006 Elderton Command Single Vineyard Barossa Valley Shiraz 2001 - August 20, 2008 Elderton Command Single Vineyard Barossa Valley Shiraz 2000 - Dec 3, 2004 Fairview Paarl (South Africa) Beacon Block Shiraz 2002 - May 15, 2004  Flemings Langhorne Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 - June 13, 2011 Flinders Run Southern Ranges Baroota, Australia, Shiraz 2006 - November 4, 2010, December 10, 2010, - January 18, 2011   Flinders Run, Southern Flinders Ranges, Baroota, Australia, Shiraz 2005 - April 13, 2008, April 24, 2008,  May 21-22, 2008, September 19, 2008, November 11, 2008, December 3, 2008, January 14, 2009,  March 18, 2009, May 2, 2009, June 21, 2009, October 23, 2009, February 13, 2010, May 1, 2010, November 19, 2010 Fox Creek McLaren Vale Shiraz Reserve 1996 - Sept 2, 2000 Gibson Barossa Vale Shiraz 2003 - June 4 & 10, 2007 Ben Glaetzer Barossa Valley Amon Ra 2005 - March 27, 2007 Ben Glaetzer Barossa Valley Godolphin Shiraz 2005 - January 14, 2009 Glen Eldon Dry Bore Shiraz Barossa 2002 - Aug 27, 2005 Grateful Palate Airwines Boarding Pass South Australia Shiraz 2005 - December 2, 2007 Green Point Victoria Shiraz 2002 - Nov 17, 2004 Groom Barossa Valley Shiraz 2004 - January 15, 2009 Groom Barossa Valley Shiraz 2003 - March 22, 2009, March 7, 2009 Groom Barossa Valley Shiraz 2002 - Nov 13, 2003, May 8, 2005, Oct 27, 2005 Groom Barossa Valley Shiraz 2001 - Jan 31, 2004 Haan "Prestige" Barossa Valley Shiraz 2003 - March 3, 2007, December 30, 2009 Haan "Prestige" Barossa Valley Shiraz 2002 - Dec 4, 2004, Feb 9, 2006, May 17, 2006 JJ Hahn "1928" Barossa Valley Shiraz 2001- April 12, 2005 Hardy's Eileen Hardy McLaren Vale Clare Valley Padthaway Shiraz 1995 - Feb 11, 2005 Heathcote II  Shiraz 2004 - July 7, 2007, July 10, 2007, August 19, 2007 Henry's Drive Barossa Shiraz 2004 - August 25, 2007 Henry's Drive Australia Padthaway Shiraz 2003 - June 24, 2006 Henry's Drive Padthaway Reserve Shiraz 2002 - July 31 2005 Henry's Drive Padthaway Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 - Sept 12, 2004, July 30, 2007 Hazyblur South Australia Kangaroo Island Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 - December 4, 2010 HazyBlur Baroota Shiraz 2004 - May 18, 2006, December 31, 2007, December 31, 2009 HazyBlur Baroota Shiraz 2003 - Oct 16, 2006 HazyBlur Adelaide Plains South Australia Shiraz 2004 - December 23, 2008, January 7, 2008, April 4, 2008 HazyBlur Adelaide Plains South Australia Shiraz 2003 - April 20, 2005 HazyBlur Adelaide Plains South Australia Shiraz 2001 - January 20, 2009 HazyBlur South Australia Kangaroo Island Shiraz 2006 - July 17, 2010 HazyBlur South Australia Kangaroo Island Shiraz 2004 - February 14, 2007, December 31, 2009 HazyBlur McLaren Vale Shiraz 2004 - December 31, 2009 Hentley Farm 'Clos Otto' Barossa Valley Greenock Creek Shiraz 2008 - May 12, 2011   Hewitson Mad Hatter McLaren Vale Shiraz 2002 - Dec 27, 2005 Hope Hunter Valley Australia Verdelho 2009 - October 2, 2010  Jacobs Creek Barossa Valley Shiraz Reserve 1997 - 11/23/03 Jip Jip Rocks Limestone Coast Australia Syrah - Cabernet 2005 - July 17, 2008 John Duvall 'Entity' Barossa Valley Shiraz - November 17, 2006 John Duvall Plexus Barossa Valley GSM 2003 - Nov 16, 2005 Kaesler Avignon Barossa Valley Shiraz 2003 - Nov 27, 2004 Kaesler Barossa Valley Old Vines Shiraz 2004 - April 20, 2008 Kaesler Barossa Valley Old Vines Shiraz 1996 - Oct 10, 2002 Kaesler Old Bastard Barossa Shiraz 2001 - May 22, 2004 Kaesler Old Bastard Barossa Shiraz 1998 - March 11, 2002 Kaesler Stonehorse Barossa Shiraz 2004 - February 28, 2007 Kaesler Stonehorse Barossa Shiraz 2003 - Sept 22, 2005 Kalleske Greenock Vineyard South Australia Barossa Valley Shiraz 2005 - April 9, 2009, April 24, 2010 Kangarilla  Road Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 - Aug 27, 2005 Ken Norman Cabernet Merlot 1998 - Apr 21, 2000 Kilikanoon Clare Valley Covenant Shiraz 2002 - Kilikanoon Oracle Clare Valley Shiraz 2005 - January 10, 2009 Kilikanoon Oracle Clare Valley Shiraz 2004 - February 15, 2009, December 28, 2009 Kilikanoon Oracle Clare Valley Shiraz 2003 - May 6, 2006, May 16, 2006 Kilikanoon Oracle Clare Valley Shiraz 2001 - Apr 21, 2004 Kilikanoon Oracle Clare Valley Shiraz 1999 - February, 27, 2010 Killikanoon Killerman's Run South Australia Shiraz 2005 - August 5, 2007, February 9, 2008 Kilikanoon Parable Barossa Valley Shiraz 2004 - July 22, 2007 Killikanoon 'R' Reserve Barossa Valley Shiraz 2002 - May 22, 2009 Kilikanoon Testament Clare Valley Shiraz 2004 - February 24, 2007, October 24-25,2007 Kim Crawford Marlborough Dry Riesling 2007 - Nov 7, 2009  Koonowla Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 - January 9, 2007 Leeuwin Estate Margaret River Art Series Cabernet Sauvignon 1998 - 12/14/03 Liebich CW's Block Barossa Valley Shiraz 2002 - March 1, 2005 Lindeman's Pyrus Coonawara Blend 1994 - Aug 15, 2005 Marquis Phillips Southeast Australia Shiraz 2006 - September 17, 2008 Marquis Phillips Southeast Australia Shiraz 2003 - Aug 8, 2004 Marquis Phillips McLaren Vale Shiraz '9' 2007 - July 23, 2011 Marquis Phillips McLaren Vale Shiraz '9' 2006 - February 10, 2009, June 11, 2009 Marquis Phillips McLaren Vale Shiraz '9' 2005 - April 8, 2007, June 20, 2007, August 19, 2007, November 11, 2008 Marquis Phillips McLaren Vale Shiraz '9' 2004 - August 6, 2010 Marquis Phillips McLaren Vale Shiraz '9' 2003 - Aug 14, 2004 Marquis Phillips McLaren Vale Shiraz '9' 2002 - Dec 17, 2003 Marquis Phillips McLaren Vale Shiraz '9' 2001- Oct 10, 2003, May 8, 2005, Dec 29, 2005, June 5, 2006, February 21, 2007, February 23, 2008 Marquis Phillips McLaren Vale Shiraz '9' 2000 - July 17, 2003 Marquis Phillips McLaren Vale 'S2' Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 - June 30, 2011  Marquis Phillips McLaren Vale 'S2' Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 - June 26, 2002, October 1, 2007, April 2, 2008, June 16, 2011 Marquis Phillips McLaren Vale Cabernet 'S2' 2001 - Oct 1, 2003 Marquis Phillips Proprietary Red Sarah's Blend 2003 - Oct 30,2004 Maxwell's Ellen Street Shiraz 2001- July 31, 2004 Mitolo Jester McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 - July 17, 2007 Mitolo G.A.M McLaren Vale Shiraz 2002 - Dec 31, 2003 Mitolo Reiver Barossa Valley Shiraz 2004 - July 28, 2007 Mollydooker Shiraz Blue Eyed Boy 2006 - August 19, 2010 Mollydooker "Carnival of Love" McLaren Vale South Australia Shiraz 2005 - Feb 10, 2007 Mollydooker Enchanted Path Cabernet Shiraz 2006 - August 17, 2010 Mollydooker Goosebumps Sparkling Shiraz 2006 -  March 14, 2009 Mollydooker T"wo Left Feet" Mclaren Vale Shiraz Red Blend 2008 - October 27, 2010 Mollydooker "Two Left Feet" McLaren Vale Shiraz Blend 2006 - January 27, 2008 Mollydooker "Two Left Feet" McLaren Vale Shiraz Blend 2005 - November 26, 2006, September 8, 2007 Mollydooker "The Boxer" McLaren Vale Shiraz 2005 - November 24, 2006 Mollydooker Velvet Glove Shiraz 2009 - May 12, 2011    Mollydooker Violinist Verdehlo 2007 - February 13, 2010 Mr. Riggs Adelaide Shiraz Viognier 2004 - Feb 25, 2006 Mr. Riggs Adelaide Shiraz Viognier 2003 - Sept 9, 2004 February 26, 2009 Mr. Riggs McLaren Vale Shiraz 2002 - February 26, 2009 Muddy Water Waipara New Zealand Pinot Noir 2008 - March 26, 2011, March 27, 2011  Noon Winery Langhorne Creek Reserve Shiraz 2003 - Oct 21, 2005 Greg Norman Estates - Cabernet/Merlot 1997 - Mar 21, 2000 Greg Norman Estates - Cabernet Merlot 1995 - Nov 15, 1999 Oliverhill Winery Jimmy Section McLaren Vale Shiraz 2005 - March 17, 2007 Oliverhill Winery Jimmy Section McLaren Vale Shiraz 2003 - Jan 16, 2004 Paringa Shiraz South Australia Individual Vineyard 2001 - Oct 4, 2003 Penfolds Bin 28 Kalimna Shiraz 2001 - Jan 29, 2004 Penfolds Bin 28 Kalimna Shiraz 1997  - Mar 26, 2000 Penfolds South Australia Bin 389 Cabernet-Shiraz 2001 - Jan 19, 2004 Penfolds Shiraz-Cabernet South Australia Koonunga Hill 1996 - Apr 23, 2004 Penfolds 'Thomas Hyland' South Australia Shiraz 2005 - January 3, 2008 Peter Lehman Clancey's Barossa Shiraz 1997 - 11/15/03 Peter Lehmann Clancy's Barossa Shiraz 1998 - Apr 28, 2000, March 14, 2009 Peter Lehman Barossa Shiraz 1999 - Oct 15, 2002 Peter Lehman Barossa Shiraz 1998 - Jan 8, 2001 Peter Lehmann Barossa Shiraz 1997 - Apr 28, 2000, June 18, 2005 Pirramimma 1998 McLaren Vale Shiraz Stocks Hill Vineyard - Mar 27, 2003 Pirramimma 1998 McLaren Vale Shiraz - Dec 14, 2000 Passing Clouds Bendigo Reserve Shiraz 2003 - January 16, 2007 Poonawatta Estate Eden Valley Shiraz - March 8, 2007 Possum Vineyard McLaren Vale Shiraz 2002 - Feb 12, 2004 Possum Vineyard McLaren Vale Shiraz 2001 - Apr 17, 2004 Punters Corner Spartacus Reserve Shiraz 1998 - May 20, 2006 Punters Corner Cabernet Sauvignon Coonawarra 1998 - Sept 23, 2001 Pure Love Wines "Layer Cake" Barossa Valley Shiraz 2005 - October 13, 2007 Ravenswood Vintners Blend Australian Shiraz 2004 - May 22, 2007 Ravenswood Vintners Blend Australian Shiraz 2002 - Mar 8, 2004, April 12, 2005 RedHeads Studio - Return Of The Living Red N.V. - February 26, 2011 Red Ochre 1997 McLaren Vale Red Wine - Sept 8, 2000 Chateau Reynella McClaren Vale Basket Pressed Shiraz 1994-11/13/02, 12/7/2000, 7/28/05 Rosemount Estates Balmoral McLaren Vale Syrah 2002 - October 7, 2008,  May 15, 2011 Rosemount Estates Balmoral McLaren Vale Syrah 2001- May 26, 2009 Rosemount Estates Balmoral McLaren Vale Syrah 2000 - Sept 1, 2005, April 22, 2011 Rosemount Estates Balmoral McLaren Vale Syrah 1999 - Aug, 19, 2003, Nov 23, 2002 Rosemount Estates Balmoral McLaren Vale Syrah 1998 - Aug 30, 2001, Apr 14, 2001, March 18, 2007, May 8, 2009 Rosemount Estates Balmoral McLaren Vale Syrah 1997 - Mar 19, 2001, June 2, 2000, Feb 13, 2007, December 30, 2007, December 31, 2007 Rosemount Estates Balmoral Mclaren Vale Syrah 1996 - June 29, 2008 Rosemount Estates Balmoral McLaren Vale Syrah 1995 - 8/28/03, 12/18/99, 04/08/05, Feb 21, 2006, June 5, 2006, January 4, 2007, May 9, 2010 Rosemount Estates Balmoral McLaren Vale Shiraz 1992 - Nov 5, 2009 Rosemount Estates Mudgee Mountain Blue Shiraz Cabernet 1997 - May 2, 2001 Rosemount GSM (Grenache Syrah Mouvedre) McLaren Vale 2002 - June 9, 2006 Rosemount GSM (Grenache Syrah Mouvedre) McLaren Vale 1998 - Dec 15, 2000 Rosemount GSM (Grenache Syrah Mouvedre) McLaren Vale 1997 - June 11, 2006 Rosemount Estate Coonawara Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 1997 - June 14, 2000 Rutherglen Estate Red 2004 - March 24, 2006 Schild Estate Barossa Shiraz 2005 - April 14, 2008 Shingleback McLaren Vale, South Australia, Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 - July 20, 2011 Shingleback D Block McLaren Vale Shiraz 2002 - May 30, 2006 Shingleback McLaren Vale Shiraz 2003 - June 2, 2006 St. Hallett Barossa Faith Shiraz 2001- Sept 6, 2001 The Standish 'Single Vineyard Shiraz' Barossa Valley Shiraz 2002 - August 2, 2008, August 16, 2008 Steve Hoff Barossa Valley Shiraz 2006 - May 6, 2011 Tait Ballbuster Barossa Valley 2005 - January 27, 2007 Tapestry McLaren Vale Shiraz 2004 - April 22, 2006, June 10, 2007 Tapestry McLaren Vale Shiraz 2001- April 12, 2005 Tapestry McLaren Vale Shiraz 2000 - Nov 26, 2005 Tatiarra Heathcote Shiraz Pressings 2003 - Dec 4, 2004 Te Kairanga Cesarina Reserve Chardonnay North Island, Wairarapa, Martinborough, New Zealand 2005 - December 9, 2010 Thorn-Clark Barossa Shotfire Ridge Shiraz 2006 - August 19, 2007 Thorn-Clark Barossa Shotfire Ridge Shiraz 2004 - April 14, 2006 Thorn-Clark Terra Barossa Shiraz 2006 - December 12, 2008 Three Rings Barossa Valley Shiraz 2004 - Nov 18, 2005 Hardy Wines, Tintara Winery McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 - October 10, 2007 Tir Na N'Og McLaren Vale Grenache Old Vines 2003 - Nov 11, 2005 Torbreck Vineyards Cuvee Juveniles Barossa Valley 2008 - April 6, 2010 Torbreck Vineyards Barossa Valley Woodcutters Shiraz 2005 - May 16, 2007 Torbreck Vineyards The Struie Barossa Valley Shiraz 2004 - May 12, 2007 Torbreck Vineyards Barossa Valley Woodcutters Shiraz 2003 - Nov 28, 2004 Torbreck Vineyards Juveniles Barossa Valley 2002 - Apr 2, 2004 Tower Barossa Valley Shiraz 2000 - Nov 26, 2004 Trevor Jones Barossa Valley Cabernet Merlot 1995 - July 16, 2008 Trevor Jones Dry Grown Barossa Shiraz 1996 - Feb 4, 2000, Aug 2, 2004 Troll Creek Shiraz, Barossa Valley 2002 - May 16, 2006 Turkey Flat Barossa Valley Shiraz 2002 - Dec 3, 2004 Two Hands Angels Share McLaren Vale Shiraz 2004 - Nov 9, 2005 Two Hands Angels Share McLaren Vale Shiraz 2003 - Sept 6, 2004 Two Hands 'Brave Faces' Barossa Valley Shiraz Red Blend 2007 - December 2, 2010 Two Hands Lily's Garden McLaren Vale Shiraz 2005 - February 14, 2009 Two Hands 'Zippy's Block' Single Vineyard Ronnefeldt Road Marananga Barossa Valley Shiraz 2007 - May 12, 2011  Wakefield Claire Valley Shiraz 2005 - September 26, 2007 The Willows Vineyard Bonesetter South Australia Barossa Shiraz 2002 - June 14, 2010 The Willows Vineyard Barossa Valley Shiraz 2002 - October 21, 2008,  March 14, 2009, January 15, 2011 Hope Estate Verdelho Estate Grown Hunter Valley 2006 -  March 14, 2009 Yalumba Hand Picked Barossa Eden Valley Shiraz 2001 - Feb 2, 2005 Yalumba Victoria Museum Release Muscat NV - 12/06/03 Yalumba Museum Release Old Reserve Muscat - Dec 11. 2001 Yangarra McLaren Vale GSM Grenache/Shiraz/Mourvedre 2003 - June 28, 2006