Barossa Valley Mixed - 6 Pack Value
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Barossa Valley Mixed - 6 Pack Value
Barossa Valley Mixed - 6 Pack Value
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Barossa Valley Mixed - 6 Pack Value

Barossa Valley Mixed Red - 6 Pack Value

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Selection that celebrates the bold flavors and rich heritage of one of Australia's most renowned wine regions. Each bottle captures the essence of the Barossa Valley's terroir, showcasing the region's unique microclimates and soil characteristics. Ideal for sharing with friends and family or stocking your cellar with premium Australian wines, our Barossa Valley Mixed - 6 pack value is sure to impress. Cheers to unforgettable taste experiences!

1 x Hewitson LuLu Shiraz 2019 - Barossa Valley, South Australia

93/100 Ken Gargett, Winepilot.com
92/100 Regan Drew, Winepilot.com
92/100 Aaron Brasher, The Real Review
92/100 Campbell Mattinson, Wine Front
91/100 Ray Jordan, Winepilot.com
91/100 Angus Hughson, Winepilot.com
90/100 James Suckling
90/100 Annette Lacey, Winepilot.com
90/100 Andrew Graham, Winepilot.com
90/100 James Suckling (2018 vintage)

Halliday Wine Companion - 5 Star Winery
James Halliday Top 100 Wine 2018
James Halliday Top 100 Winery 2017
James Halliday Top 100 Wine 2017

Ken Gargett, Winepilot.com "A soft deep red here. The nose offers chocolate, spices, florals and excellent oak integration. There is a little of the oak still evident, but the life which is ahead of this wine will see it more than melt away. There are red fruits, red currants, soft dry herbs, tobacco leaf characters and more. A really lovely nose here. Good density and fine length on the palate, right through to fine tannins. A delicious red, brilliant value, and one which not only offers much now, but has a decade or more ahead of it."

Regan Drew, Wine Pilot "Abounds with fragrant dark fruits of black cherry, blood plum and wine gums, tempered by anise and clove spice. A briny earthiness grounds it all. The maturation in older oak brings frisky fruit freshness to the fore as it slips silkily along the medium bodied palate, plumped just enough with those spiced dark fruits and a coda of easy, yet firm tannins."

Aaron Brasher, The Real Review “Young, dark and purple in the glass. Aromas of mulberry, geranium, dried herbs, anise and bouquet garni. Full-flavoured, fresh and really bright on the palate, with blackberry, spice, dark cherry. There's crunchy acidity, textured tannins, smart length and mouth-feel. A lovely Barossa shiraz in the modern genre.”

Ray Jordan, Winepilot.com "This spicy medium bodied Barossa sourced shiraz was previously only sold in the US. Nice to see it here. It’s made to be an early approachable shiraz but there’s plenty of fruit weight in the palate. Light sprinkle of pepper finishes things nicely."

James Suckling "A ripe and approachable shiraz with red-plum and berry aromas and flavors, delivered in a youthfully fresh style. Juicy and approachable."

Annette Lacey, Winepilot.com "Vibrant purple wine oozing youthful vibrancy. Juicy red and black plum with a candied perfume note. Mid weight with juicy acid and soft chalky tannins and upfront fruit and florals taking the lead. Pretty and peppery with enough fruit and texture to not notice the 14% warmth. Great value for money and lovely to see this warm climate style have some restraint so you can enjoy with or without food, as you wish."

Andrew Graham, Winepilot.com "...this broad-brushed, concentrated and slightly tarry red is very ripe and concentrated with a big personality. Plenty of flavour at this price."

James Suckling "From parcels at both ends of the Barossa, this is blended and selected for a cooler, lighter style. This has deep, dark-berry aromas and flavors as well as plenty of tarry dark plums. Smooth. Plenty of flavorful punch here." (2018 vintage)

Qantas "The palate showcases flavours of fresh fruits, fine tannins and soft fruit finish." (2018 vintage)

The Winemaker “Dark red with purple hues. Classic cooler climate aromas of red fruits, pepper and spice. Fresh fruits, fine tannins and soft fruit finish.”

In early 2021, leading global publication Wine Enthusiast included Hewitson in its top 10 list of “Vineyards Behind the World’s Most Famous Wines” alongside heralded blocks in Burgundy, Champagne, Piedmont and Napa Valley.

Australian Wine Companion "Established in 1998 Hewitson winery is situated in the heart of the Barossa Valley on the historic Seppeltsfield Road and boasts some of the oldest vines in the world. Hewitson fruit is sourced from historic, dry-grown vineyards in the Barossa Valley and also from single site vineyards in Eden Valley, McLaren Vale and the Adelaide Hills."

Frederick Wildman "Dean Hewitson founded his eponymous winery in 1998. He is a highly respected Australian winemaker ...Hewitson has worked at wineries in Australia, France, Italy and Oregon. Hewitson then moved to the U.S. where he earned a Masters from UC-Davis. On his return home, Dean brought a wealth of knowledge, practical experience and a driving passion to produce wines not only from Barossa Valley but also from the McLaren Vale and the Adelaide Hills regions.

Hewitson fundamentally believes great wines are the expression of the soils they are grown in and the season in which they are grown. With his longstanding focus on terroir—specific terroir plots in fact—many of Hewitson’s wines are single vineyard. He sources grapes from not only his own vineyards but also from long-standing grower contracts including a few sourced from some of the oldest living, still productive vines on plots that date back to the mid-19th century and are pre-phylloxera. His ‘Old Garden’ Mourvèdre is a single-vineyard wine, whose vines were planted in 1853 in Barossa Valley and are reputed to be the oldest Mourvèdre vines in the world. Hewitson’s ‘Miss Harry’ is sourced from a Grenache vineyard planted in 1880, also thought to be the oldest Grenache in existence.

Due to Hewitson’s education and experience in Australia, California and France, Hewitson wines combine Old-World traditions with New-World fruit purity. And while he clearly excels with Rhône Valley grape varieties, Hewitson also produces award-winning Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc. A practitioner in solar energy, water recycling and encouraging natural biodiversity, Hewitson produces wines in an environmentally sustainable fashion."

James Halliday "Dean Hewitson was a winemaker at Petaluma [one of Australia's leading wineries] for 10 years, during which time he managed to do three vintages in France and one in Oregon as well as undertaking his Masters at the University of California, Davis. It is hardly surprising that the wines are immaculately made from a technical viewpoint. Dean sources 30-year-old Riesling from the Eden Valley and 70-year-old shiraz from McLaren Vale; he also makes a Barossa Valley Mourvedre from vines planted in 1853 at Rowland Flat, and Barossa Valley Shiraz and Grenache from 60-year-old vines at Tanunda."

1 x Kalleske Pirathon Shiraz (Organic) 2013 - Barossa Valley, South Australia

94/100 James Halliday
93/100 Brett Smith, Wine Jury
92/100 Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front

Bronze - International Wine Challenge
Double Gold - China Wine & Spirits Awards Best Value
Silver - AWC Vienna International Wine Challenge
bronze - Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Competition

International Wine Challenge (2009) - Winemaker won 'Best Australian Shiraz' Trophy

James Halliday "5-star" vineyard, Wine Companion

Organic

Brett Smith, Wine Jury “Outstanding value....Excellent fruit flavours are full-bodied, rich and intense. Good support from unobtrusive oak and chalky tannins add to the structure and the finish is long.....This is a robust, distinguished wine with excellent balance and drinkable now and well into the future. ”

John Lewis “this big Barossa drop is tremendous value ... The nose has fruitcake scents and vibrant blackcurrant flavour comes through on the front of the palate. Satsuma plum, Turkish delight, chocolate and spice fruit characters meld with nutty oak on the middle palate and dusty tannins hold sway at the finish”.

International Wine Challenge "Attractive cherry and blackberry fruit on the nose lead to a rich, long palate."

In South Australia's Barossa Valley, the Kalleske family have been farming and growing grapes since 1853 near the town of Greenock. They are one of the region's leading grape-growing families consistently growing some of the Barossa's best quality grapes.

Winemaker Troy Kalleske is a sixth-generation Barossa vintner. Formerly part of the winemaking team at Penfolds, Kalleske is considered one of the Australia’s best young winemakers.

The 120 acre vineyard is planted to Shiraz, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, Semillon, Chenin Blanc, Mataro, Petit Verdot, Durif, Viognier, Tempranillo and Zinfandel. Vines vary in age with the oldest remaining vineyard dating back to 1875 and an overall average vine age of about 50 years. The vineyard is low yielding with grapes grown organically and biodynamically and the winery is also certified biodynamic/organic.

1 x JJ Hahn "Reginald" Shiraz Cabernet 2018 ~ Barossa Valley, Australia

James Halliday "Good depth to the colour; a robust, full-bodied blend with layers of black fruits and tannins"

Winemakers notes "A full-bodied, full-flavoured classic is the promise behind the very deep brick red colour. Notes of tea leaf, cedar, sweet berries, spice, chocolate and cigar box aromas fill the glass. Ripe black forest fruits and spice are balanced by rounded tannins and seamless structure. The palate reflects the nose with flavours of cedar, stewed fruit and cigar box. Fine drying tannins. A pleasant lingering finish with restrained oak notes of mocha and tobacco. A fresh vibrant palate with good depth of flavour and layers of fruit. Very tight wine that is complex but not confusing."

JJ Hahn is a result of a partnership with gun winemaker Rolf Binder and the Hahn family who have been growing grapes in the Barossa since 1845. JJ Hahn's 'Reginald' has become known as a consistently high quality and great value example of the classic Australian blend of Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon.

This 2013 vintage of JJ Hahn Reginald is a full-flavoured Barossa red wine offering up ripe black forest fruits and mocha flavours, along with some attractive spice, rounded soft tannins and excellent persistent weight on the palate. A complex yet approachable red - this will appeal to the many fans of this outstanding Aussie red.

1 x Hewitson Ned & Henry’s Shiraz 2019 - Barossa Valley, South Australia

95/100 Ray Jordan, Wine Pilot
94/100 Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
92/100 Jamie Goode, Wineanorak
91/100 Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front
94/100 James Suckling (2018 vintage)
94/100 Sam Kim, Wine Orbit (2018 vintage)
92/100 Gary Walsh, The Wine Front (2018 vintage)
95/100 - James Halliday, Halliday Wine Companion (2017 vintage)
94/100 James Suckling (2017 vintage)

Silver - Paris Wine Cup
Gold - Mundus Vini International Wine Awards (2018 vintage)
Gold - Catavinum World Wine & Spirit Competition (2018 vintage)

Halliday Wine Companion - 5 Star Winery
James Halliday Top 100 Wine 2018
James Halliday Top 100 Winery 2017
James Halliday Top 100 Wine 2017

Ray Jordan, Wine Pilot "Super wine. Brilliant and bright while still with that power and length. The palate is dense and super concentrated with dark plum and blackberry flavours swirling with a dark liqueur chocolate richness. Cellar: 10 years. The hint of ironstone and chalk emerges on the nose to complement the dark fruit characters of this true Barossa Shiraz."

Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front "This is brimful of sweet fruit flavour. ...Ripe plum, blackberry, graphite and clove. It oozes its way through the mouth. In fact it’s almost jellybean-esque. It’s simple but it’s very effective."

James Suckling "Attractive purple berries with bergamot, coal-smoke and tarry notes. Violets, earth and some herbal and chocolate nuances, too. The palate has plenty of tannin and a long, juicy red and blackcurrant core. Big, juicy finish that makes some real impact." (2018 vintage)

Gavin Hubble "Dean has access to some outstanding old vine grape parcels, from vineyards grown on red soil over limestone, the classic 'terra-rossa' vineyards; provide the quality fruit for this Ned & Henry's Shiraz / Mourvèdre. Traditionally grown, low cropping vines produce the rich flavours and expressive tannins found in this wine. After careful fermentation, the wine was then pressed into selected French oak barriques, where the wine also went through malolactic fermentation.....While the base wine has always been Shiraz, each year Dean blends in a small proportion of Mourvèdre, which accentuates the fruit and adds another subtle layer of complexity." (2018 Vintage)

James Halliday, Halliday Wine Companion "A stylish Barossa Valley shiraz that presents its blackberry, plum and fine spices in a supple, medium-bodied palate, tannins and oak both playing valuable support roles. Will go the distance without flinching." (2017 vintage)

Australian Wine Companion "Established in 1998 Hewitson winery is situated in the heart of the Barossa Valley on the historic Seppeltsfield Road and boasts some of the oldest vines in the world. Hewitson fruit is sourced from historic, dry-grown vineyards in the Barossa Valley and also from single-site vineyards in Eden Valley, McLaren Vale and the Adelaide Hills."

Frederick Wildman "Dean Hewitson founded his eponymous winery in 1998. He is a highly respected Australian winemaker ...Hewitson has worked at wineries in Australia, France, Italy and Oregon. Hewitson then moved to the U.S. where he earned a Masters from UC-Davis. On his return home, Dean brought a wealth of knowledge, practical experience and a driving passion to produce wines not only from Barossa Valley but also from the McLaren Vale and the Adelaide Hills regions.

Hewitson fundamentally believes great wines are the expression of the soils they are grown in and the season in which they are grown. With his longstanding focus on terroir—specific terroir plots in fact—many of Hewitson’s wines are single vineyard. He sources grapes from not only his own vineyards but also from long-standing grower contracts including a few sourced from some of the oldest living, still productive vines on plots that date back to the mid-19th century and are pre-phylloxera. His ‘Old Garden’ Mourvèdre is a single-vineyard wine, whose vines were planted in 1853 in Barossa Valley and are reputed to be the oldest Mourvèdre vines in the world. Hewitson’s ‘Miss Harry’ is sourced from a Grenache vineyard planted in 1880, also thought to be the oldest Grenache in existence.

Due to Hewitson’s education and experience in Australia, California and France, Hewitson wines combine Old-World traditions with New-World fruit purity. And while he clearly excels with Rhône Valley grape varieties, Hewitson also produces award-winning Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc. A practitioner in solar energy, water recycling and encouraging natural biodiversity, Hewitson produces wines in an environmentally sustainable fashion."

James Halliday "Dean Hewitson was a winemaker at Petaluma [one of Australia's leading wineries] for 10 years, during which time he managed to do three vintages in France and one in Oregon as well as undertaking his Masters at the University of California, Davis. It is hardly surprising that the wines are immaculately made from a technical viewpoint. Dean sources 30-year-old Riesling from the Eden Valley and 70-year-old shiraz from McLaren Vale; he also makes a Barossa Valley Mourvedre from vines planted in 1853 at Rowland Flat, and Barossa Valley Shiraz and Grenache from 60-year-old vines at Tanunda."

1 x Teusner 'The Riebke' Shiraz 2020 ~ Barossa Valley, South Australia

92/100 Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion
Bronze - Gabrielly Poy, The Real Review
94/100 Huon Hooke, The Real Review (2019 vintage)
90/100 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (2019 vintage)
90/100 Decanter (2019 vintage)
Bronze - James Halliday, Halliday Wine Companion (2019 vintage)
92/100 Campbell Mattinson, Halliday Wine Companion (2018 vintage)
91/100 The Wine Front (2018 vintage)
90/100 CellarTracker (2018 vintage)

5 Stars - Halliday Wine Companion

Silver - International Wine Challenge (2019 vintage)

Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion "Shiraz sourced from the Riebke vineyards in the famous northern Barossa growing area of Ebenezer. The Riebke always represents solid value and this release is no different, with oodles of deep blackberry, black cherry and dark plum fruits laden with baking spices, black licorice, dark chocolate and earth. There is a fine, sandy tannin frame, super-ripe unctuous black fruits and plenty more to like."

Gabrielly Poy, The Real Review "Blackberry compote with some red berry highlights take the lead on the nose. On the palate a savoury twist tempers the fruit bringing balance to the plush fruit. The fruit holds freshness and the oak component has been well-judged. This is an approachable full-bodied red that offers a broad appeal."

Huon Hooke, The Real Review "Deep red/purple colour. Earthy, pepper and graphite aromas, hints of dried spices, the palate full-bodied and rich, well concentrated and powerful, with a core of deep, sweetly super-ripe black fruit flavour. The tannins quickly wash in and balance the opulence of the fruit. A big, generous, in-your-face shiraz with much to enjoy, now or for many years to come. Impressive stuff and great value." (2019 vintage)

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate "...possessed of beautiful pure fruit that is wrapped in a cloak of oak and tannin. It finishes quickly, but its good while it's there. The Riebke is a reliable midweek drink, the 2019 confirming this position." (2019 vintage)

Decanter "A fruity Barossa Valley Shiraz, with 3% Mataro and 2% Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend. The black fruit aromas have a herbal note and there's a savoury touch of black olive on the palate too. Lush black fruit and supple tannins, supported by well-judged oak – 12 months in new and used French barrels. Will certainly continue to evolve in bottle." (2019 vintage)

James Halliday, Halliday Wine Companion "Wild blackberry and bramble move through a structure of savoury tannins and acidity. Interesting dynamics on display here." (2019 vintage)

Campbell Mattinson, Halliday Wine Companion "It offers a mouthful of fruit-filled flavour and it does so in good, comfortable style. Licorice and blackberry flavours aplenty. Uncomplicated in a good way. Satisfying." (2018 vintage)

90% shiraz, 10% grenache

The Riebke family grows outstanding quality fruit on old, low-yielding Barossa Valley vines…something they’ve been doing for six generations. For their faith in what we do and their assistance in the birth and growth of Teusner Wines, we’ll be forever thankful.

The Winemaker "The Riebke tradition continues…rich, abundant flavour and serious drinkability whilst also being easy on the pocket. The wine is jam-packed with Barossa Shiraz This is a plush, vibrant wine of immense generosity and incredible value."

Teusnér's "The Riebke" Shiraz has been praised by both the wine press and wine drinkers in recent years for consistently over-delivering on quality at an unbeatable price. The wine's name is a tip of the hat to the Riebke family, who produce some of the best grapes in the Ebenezer district. Teusner takes a lot of fruit from the old Riebke vineyards in north Barossa around Ebenezer, Kalimna, and Moppa.

The Barossa Valley is an extremely important wine-producing region within the Barossa zone of South Australia, particularly associated with powerful red wines from the red wine grape variety Shiraz. A prestigious and internationally renowned region, it is not only home to some of the oldest vineyards and wineries in Australia but produces some of its most recognizable and sought-after brands. The region lies in the (very flat) 'Valley' created by the North Para River, which connects the main towns of Nuriootpa, Tanunda, and Lyndoch.

Shiraz, also known as Syrah is a popular red wine. Though the spiritual homeland of this red grape is France, Syrah has been planted throughout the world to great success. It expresses itself differently depending on the climate, soil and regional style.

Syrah is typically bold and full-bodied, with aromatic notes of smoke, black fruit and pepper spice. Stylistically, it can be round and fruity, or dense and tannic. And in warmer New World regions like Australia, Syrah is most often be called Shiraz.

Winemakers who work in cooler-climate growing regions, both in the Old World and New World, tend to call their wines Syrah. The most famous examples come from the northern Rhône Valley of France, notably Hermitage and Côte-Rôtie. In the New World, in regions like Sonoma Coast, California; Yarra Valley, Australia; and parts of Chile, the wines are called Syrah because they emulate the leaner, acid-driven, savory styles of the Old World French classics.

Shiraz tends to come from warmer growing climates, namely the South Australian regions of Barossa, McLaren Vale and Adelaide Hills. Stylistically, these wines are lush, fruit-forward examples that embody the warmer, sunnier climate. Shiraz is so important to Australian viticulture that it is the most planted grape variety in the majority of Australian vineyards and has become virtually synonymous with the country's wine regions, and in particular the Barossa Valley.

1 x Bruno Shiraz 2021 - Barossa Valley, South Australia

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sourced from old-vine vineyards across the Barossa Valley, this wine delivers as you expect at a price you perhaps don’t. Blackberry, anise, salted plum and clove.

Bruno is a homage. A local grower whose commitment to his vines and contribution to wine are so outstanding, he deserves a nod. Bruno captures an individual’s passionate dedication to their life amongst the vines. In this release, our hero has hand selected premium blocks of Barossan Shiraz, to craft his name sake.

The Barossa Valley is an extremely important wine-producing region within the Barossa zone of South Australia, particularly associated with powerful red wines from the red wine grape variety Shiraz. A prestigious and internationally renowned region, it is not only home to some of the oldest vineyards and wineries in Australia but produces some of its most recognizable and sought-after brands. A striking feature of the Barossa Valley's wine landscape is the presence of very old vines, proudly showcased on many wine labels and during vineyard tours.

Shiraz, also known as Syrah is a popular red wine. Though the spiritual homeland of this red grape is France, Syrah has been planted throughout the world to great success. It expresses itself differently depending on the climate, soil and regional style.

Syrah is typically bold and full-bodied, with aromatic notes of smoke, black fruit and pepper spice. Stylistically, it can be round and fruity, or dense and tannic. And in warmer New World regions like Australia, Syrah is most often be called Shiraz.

Selection that celebrates the bold flavors and rich heritage of one of Australia's most renowned wine regions. Each bottle captures the essence of the Barossa Valley's terroir, showcasing the region's unique microclimates and soil characteristics. Ideal for sharing with friends and family or stocking your cellar with premium Australian wines, our Barossa Valley Mixed - 6 pack value is sure to impress. Cheers to unforgettable taste experiences!

1 x Hewitson LuLu Shiraz 2019 - Barossa Valley, South Australia

93/100 Ken Gargett, Winepilot.com
92/100 Regan Drew, Winepilot.com
92/100 Aaron Brasher, The Real Review
92/100 Campbell Mattinson, Wine Front
91/100 Ray Jordan, Winepilot.com
91/100 Angus Hughson, Winepilot.com
90/100 James Suckling
90/100 Annette Lacey, Winepilot.com
90/100 Andrew Graham, Winepilot.com
90/100 James Suckling (2018 vintage)

Halliday Wine Companion - 5 Star Winery
James Halliday Top 100 Wine 2018
James Halliday Top 100 Winery 2017
James Halliday Top 100 Wine 2017

Ken Gargett, Winepilot.com "A soft deep red here. The nose offers chocolate, spices, florals and excellent oak integration. There is a little of the oak still evident, but the life which is ahead of this wine will see it more than melt away. There are red fruits, red currants, soft dry herbs, tobacco leaf characters and more. A really lovely nose here. Good density and fine length on the palate, right through to fine tannins. A delicious red, brilliant value, and one which not only offers much now, but has a decade or more ahead of it."

Regan Drew, Wine Pilot "Abounds with fragrant dark fruits of black cherry, blood plum and wine gums, tempered by anise and clove spice. A briny earthiness grounds it all. The maturation in older oak brings frisky fruit freshness to the fore as it slips silkily along the medium bodied palate, plumped just enough with those spiced dark fruits and a coda of easy, yet firm tannins."

Aaron Brasher, The Real Review “Young, dark and purple in the glass. Aromas of mulberry, geranium, dried herbs, anise and bouquet garni. Full-flavoured, fresh and really bright on the palate, with blackberry, spice, dark cherry. There's crunchy acidity, textured tannins, smart length and mouth-feel. A lovely Barossa shiraz in the modern genre.”

Ray Jordan, Winepilot.com "This spicy medium bodied Barossa sourced shiraz was previously only sold in the US. Nice to see it here. It’s made to be an early approachable shiraz but there’s plenty of fruit weight in the palate. Light sprinkle of pepper finishes things nicely."

James Suckling "A ripe and approachable shiraz with red-plum and berry aromas and flavors, delivered in a youthfully fresh style. Juicy and approachable."

Annette Lacey, Winepilot.com "Vibrant purple wine oozing youthful vibrancy. Juicy red and black plum with a candied perfume note. Mid weight with juicy acid and soft chalky tannins and upfront fruit and florals taking the lead. Pretty and peppery with enough fruit and texture to not notice the 14% warmth. Great value for money and lovely to see this warm climate style have some restraint so you can enjoy with or without food, as you wish."

Andrew Graham, Winepilot.com "...this broad-brushed, concentrated and slightly tarry red is very ripe and concentrated with a big personality. Plenty of flavour at this price."

James Suckling "From parcels at both ends of the Barossa, this is blended and selected for a cooler, lighter style. This has deep, dark-berry aromas and flavors as well as plenty of tarry dark plums. Smooth. Plenty of flavorful punch here." (2018 vintage)

Qantas "The palate showcases flavours of fresh fruits, fine tannins and soft fruit finish." (2018 vintage)

The Winemaker “Dark red with purple hues. Classic cooler climate aromas of red fruits, pepper and spice. Fresh fruits, fine tannins and soft fruit finish.”

In early 2021, leading global publication Wine Enthusiast included Hewitson in its top 10 list of “Vineyards Behind the World’s Most Famous Wines” alongside heralded blocks in Burgundy, Champagne, Piedmont and Napa Valley.

Australian Wine Companion "Established in 1998 Hewitson winery is situated in the heart of the Barossa Valley on the historic Seppeltsfield Road and boasts some of the oldest vines in the world. Hewitson fruit is sourced from historic, dry-grown vineyards in the Barossa Valley and also from single site vineyards in Eden Valley, McLaren Vale and the Adelaide Hills."

Frederick Wildman "Dean Hewitson founded his eponymous winery in 1998. He is a highly respected Australian winemaker ...Hewitson has worked at wineries in Australia, France, Italy and Oregon. Hewitson then moved to the U.S. where he earned a Masters from UC-Davis. On his return home, Dean brought a wealth of knowledge, practical experience and a driving passion to produce wines not only from Barossa Valley but also from the McLaren Vale and the Adelaide Hills regions.

Hewitson fundamentally believes great wines are the expression of the soils they are grown in and the season in which they are grown. With his longstanding focus on terroir—specific terroir plots in fact—many of Hewitson’s wines are single vineyard. He sources grapes from not only his own vineyards but also from long-standing grower contracts including a few sourced from some of the oldest living, still productive vines on plots that date back to the mid-19th century and are pre-phylloxera. His ‘Old Garden’ Mourvèdre is a single-vineyard wine, whose vines were planted in 1853 in Barossa Valley and are reputed to be the oldest Mourvèdre vines in the world. Hewitson’s ‘Miss Harry’ is sourced from a Grenache vineyard planted in 1880, also thought to be the oldest Grenache in existence.

Due to Hewitson’s education and experience in Australia, California and France, Hewitson wines combine Old-World traditions with New-World fruit purity. And while he clearly excels with Rhône Valley grape varieties, Hewitson also produces award-winning Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc. A practitioner in solar energy, water recycling and encouraging natural biodiversity, Hewitson produces wines in an environmentally sustainable fashion."

James Halliday "Dean Hewitson was a winemaker at Petaluma [one of Australia's leading wineries] for 10 years, during which time he managed to do three vintages in France and one in Oregon as well as undertaking his Masters at the University of California, Davis. It is hardly surprising that the wines are immaculately made from a technical viewpoint. Dean sources 30-year-old Riesling from the Eden Valley and 70-year-old shiraz from McLaren Vale; he also makes a Barossa Valley Mourvedre from vines planted in 1853 at Rowland Flat, and Barossa Valley Shiraz and Grenache from 60-year-old vines at Tanunda."

1 x Kalleske Pirathon Shiraz (Organic) 2013 - Barossa Valley, South Australia

94/100 James Halliday
93/100 Brett Smith, Wine Jury
92/100 Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front

Bronze - International Wine Challenge
Double Gold - China Wine & Spirits Awards Best Value
Silver - AWC Vienna International Wine Challenge
bronze - Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Competition

International Wine Challenge (2009) - Winemaker won 'Best Australian Shiraz' Trophy

James Halliday "5-star" vineyard, Wine Companion

Organic

Brett Smith, Wine Jury “Outstanding value....Excellent fruit flavours are full-bodied, rich and intense. Good support from unobtrusive oak and chalky tannins add to the structure and the finish is long.....This is a robust, distinguished wine with excellent balance and drinkable now and well into the future. ”

John Lewis “this big Barossa drop is tremendous value ... The nose has fruitcake scents and vibrant blackcurrant flavour comes through on the front of the palate. Satsuma plum, Turkish delight, chocolate and spice fruit characters meld with nutty oak on the middle palate and dusty tannins hold sway at the finish”.

International Wine Challenge "Attractive cherry and blackberry fruit on the nose lead to a rich, long palate."

In South Australia's Barossa Valley, the Kalleske family have been farming and growing grapes since 1853 near the town of Greenock. They are one of the region's leading grape-growing families consistently growing some of the Barossa's best quality grapes.

Winemaker Troy Kalleske is a sixth-generation Barossa vintner. Formerly part of the winemaking team at Penfolds, Kalleske is considered one of the Australia’s best young winemakers.

The 120 acre vineyard is planted to Shiraz, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, Semillon, Chenin Blanc, Mataro, Petit Verdot, Durif, Viognier, Tempranillo and Zinfandel. Vines vary in age with the oldest remaining vineyard dating back to 1875 and an overall average vine age of about 50 years. The vineyard is low yielding with grapes grown organically and biodynamically and the winery is also certified biodynamic/organic.

1 x JJ Hahn "Reginald" Shiraz Cabernet 2018 ~ Barossa Valley, Australia

James Halliday "Good depth to the colour; a robust, full-bodied blend with layers of black fruits and tannins"

Winemakers notes "A full-bodied, full-flavoured classic is the promise behind the very deep brick red colour. Notes of tea leaf, cedar, sweet berries, spice, chocolate and cigar box aromas fill the glass. Ripe black forest fruits and spice are balanced by rounded tannins and seamless structure. The palate reflects the nose with flavours of cedar, stewed fruit and cigar box. Fine drying tannins. A pleasant lingering finish with restrained oak notes of mocha and tobacco. A fresh vibrant palate with good depth of flavour and layers of fruit. Very tight wine that is complex but not confusing."

JJ Hahn is a result of a partnership with gun winemaker Rolf Binder and the Hahn family who have been growing grapes in the Barossa since 1845. JJ Hahn's 'Reginald' has become known as a consistently high quality and great value example of the classic Australian blend of Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon.

This 2013 vintage of JJ Hahn Reginald is a full-flavoured Barossa red wine offering up ripe black forest fruits and mocha flavours, along with some attractive spice, rounded soft tannins and excellent persistent weight on the palate. A complex yet approachable red - this will appeal to the many fans of this outstanding Aussie red.

1 x Hewitson Ned & Henry’s Shiraz 2019 - Barossa Valley, South Australia

95/100 Ray Jordan, Wine Pilot
94/100 Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
92/100 Jamie Goode, Wineanorak
91/100 Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front
94/100 James Suckling (2018 vintage)
94/100 Sam Kim, Wine Orbit (2018 vintage)
92/100 Gary Walsh, The Wine Front (2018 vintage)
95/100 - James Halliday, Halliday Wine Companion (2017 vintage)
94/100 James Suckling (2017 vintage)

Silver - Paris Wine Cup
Gold - Mundus Vini International Wine Awards (2018 vintage)
Gold - Catavinum World Wine & Spirit Competition (2018 vintage)

Halliday Wine Companion - 5 Star Winery
James Halliday Top 100 Wine 2018
James Halliday Top 100 Winery 2017
James Halliday Top 100 Wine 2017

Ray Jordan, Wine Pilot "Super wine. Brilliant and bright while still with that power and length. The palate is dense and super concentrated with dark plum and blackberry flavours swirling with a dark liqueur chocolate richness. Cellar: 10 years. The hint of ironstone and chalk emerges on the nose to complement the dark fruit characters of this true Barossa Shiraz."

Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front "This is brimful of sweet fruit flavour. ...Ripe plum, blackberry, graphite and clove. It oozes its way through the mouth. In fact it’s almost jellybean-esque. It’s simple but it’s very effective."

James Suckling "Attractive purple berries with bergamot, coal-smoke and tarry notes. Violets, earth and some herbal and chocolate nuances, too. The palate has plenty of tannin and a long, juicy red and blackcurrant core. Big, juicy finish that makes some real impact." (2018 vintage)

Gavin Hubble "Dean has access to some outstanding old vine grape parcels, from vineyards grown on red soil over limestone, the classic 'terra-rossa' vineyards; provide the quality fruit for this Ned & Henry's Shiraz / Mourvèdre. Traditionally grown, low cropping vines produce the rich flavours and expressive tannins found in this wine. After careful fermentation, the wine was then pressed into selected French oak barriques, where the wine also went through malolactic fermentation.....While the base wine has always been Shiraz, each year Dean blends in a small proportion of Mourvèdre, which accentuates the fruit and adds another subtle layer of complexity." (2018 Vintage)

James Halliday, Halliday Wine Companion "A stylish Barossa Valley shiraz that presents its blackberry, plum and fine spices in a supple, medium-bodied palate, tannins and oak both playing valuable support roles. Will go the distance without flinching." (2017 vintage)

Australian Wine Companion "Established in 1998 Hewitson winery is situated in the heart of the Barossa Valley on the historic Seppeltsfield Road and boasts some of the oldest vines in the world. Hewitson fruit is sourced from historic, dry-grown vineyards in the Barossa Valley and also from single-site vineyards in Eden Valley, McLaren Vale and the Adelaide Hills."

Frederick Wildman "Dean Hewitson founded his eponymous winery in 1998. He is a highly respected Australian winemaker ...Hewitson has worked at wineries in Australia, France, Italy and Oregon. Hewitson then moved to the U.S. where he earned a Masters from UC-Davis. On his return home, Dean brought a wealth of knowledge, practical experience and a driving passion to produce wines not only from Barossa Valley but also from the McLaren Vale and the Adelaide Hills regions.

Hewitson fundamentally believes great wines are the expression of the soils they are grown in and the season in which they are grown. With his longstanding focus on terroir—specific terroir plots in fact—many of Hewitson’s wines are single vineyard. He sources grapes from not only his own vineyards but also from long-standing grower contracts including a few sourced from some of the oldest living, still productive vines on plots that date back to the mid-19th century and are pre-phylloxera. His ‘Old Garden’ Mourvèdre is a single-vineyard wine, whose vines were planted in 1853 in Barossa Valley and are reputed to be the oldest Mourvèdre vines in the world. Hewitson’s ‘Miss Harry’ is sourced from a Grenache vineyard planted in 1880, also thought to be the oldest Grenache in existence.

Due to Hewitson’s education and experience in Australia, California and France, Hewitson wines combine Old-World traditions with New-World fruit purity. And while he clearly excels with Rhône Valley grape varieties, Hewitson also produces award-winning Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc. A practitioner in solar energy, water recycling and encouraging natural biodiversity, Hewitson produces wines in an environmentally sustainable fashion."

James Halliday "Dean Hewitson was a winemaker at Petaluma [one of Australia's leading wineries] for 10 years, during which time he managed to do three vintages in France and one in Oregon as well as undertaking his Masters at the University of California, Davis. It is hardly surprising that the wines are immaculately made from a technical viewpoint. Dean sources 30-year-old Riesling from the Eden Valley and 70-year-old shiraz from McLaren Vale; he also makes a Barossa Valley Mourvedre from vines planted in 1853 at Rowland Flat, and Barossa Valley Shiraz and Grenache from 60-year-old vines at Tanunda."

1 x Teusner 'The Riebke' Shiraz 2020 ~ Barossa Valley, South Australia

92/100 Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion
Bronze - Gabrielly Poy, The Real Review
94/100 Huon Hooke, The Real Review (2019 vintage)
90/100 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (2019 vintage)
90/100 Decanter (2019 vintage)
Bronze - James Halliday, Halliday Wine Companion (2019 vintage)
92/100 Campbell Mattinson, Halliday Wine Companion (2018 vintage)
91/100 The Wine Front (2018 vintage)
90/100 CellarTracker (2018 vintage)

5 Stars - Halliday Wine Companion

Silver - International Wine Challenge (2019 vintage)

Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion "Shiraz sourced from the Riebke vineyards in the famous northern Barossa growing area of Ebenezer. The Riebke always represents solid value and this release is no different, with oodles of deep blackberry, black cherry and dark plum fruits laden with baking spices, black licorice, dark chocolate and earth. There is a fine, sandy tannin frame, super-ripe unctuous black fruits and plenty more to like."

Gabrielly Poy, The Real Review "Blackberry compote with some red berry highlights take the lead on the nose. On the palate a savoury twist tempers the fruit bringing balance to the plush fruit. The fruit holds freshness and the oak component has been well-judged. This is an approachable full-bodied red that offers a broad appeal."

Huon Hooke, The Real Review "Deep red/purple colour. Earthy, pepper and graphite aromas, hints of dried spices, the palate full-bodied and rich, well concentrated and powerful, with a core of deep, sweetly super-ripe black fruit flavour. The tannins quickly wash in and balance the opulence of the fruit. A big, generous, in-your-face shiraz with much to enjoy, now or for many years to come. Impressive stuff and great value." (2019 vintage)

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate "...possessed of beautiful pure fruit that is wrapped in a cloak of oak and tannin. It finishes quickly, but its good while it's there. The Riebke is a reliable midweek drink, the 2019 confirming this position." (2019 vintage)

Decanter "A fruity Barossa Valley Shiraz, with 3% Mataro and 2% Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend. The black fruit aromas have a herbal note and there's a savoury touch of black olive on the palate too. Lush black fruit and supple tannins, supported by well-judged oak – 12 months in new and used French barrels. Will certainly continue to evolve in bottle." (2019 vintage)

James Halliday, Halliday Wine Companion "Wild blackberry and bramble move through a structure of savoury tannins and acidity. Interesting dynamics on display here." (2019 vintage)

Campbell Mattinson, Halliday Wine Companion "It offers a mouthful of fruit-filled flavour and it does so in good, comfortable style. Licorice and blackberry flavours aplenty. Uncomplicated in a good way. Satisfying." (2018 vintage)

90% shiraz, 10% grenache

The Riebke family grows outstanding quality fruit on old, low-yielding Barossa Valley vines…something they’ve been doing for six generations. For their faith in what we do and their assistance in the birth and growth of Teusner Wines, we’ll be forever thankful.

The Winemaker "The Riebke tradition continues…rich, abundant flavour and serious drinkability whilst also being easy on the pocket. The wine is jam-packed with Barossa Shiraz This is a plush, vibrant wine of immense generosity and incredible value."

Teusnér's "The Riebke" Shiraz has been praised by both the wine press and wine drinkers in recent years for consistently over-delivering on quality at an unbeatable price. The wine's name is a tip of the hat to the Riebke family, who produce some of the best grapes in the Ebenezer district. Teusner takes a lot of fruit from the old Riebke vineyards in north Barossa around Ebenezer, Kalimna, and Moppa.

The Barossa Valley is an extremely important wine-producing region within the Barossa zone of South Australia, particularly associated with powerful red wines from the red wine grape variety Shiraz. A prestigious and internationally renowned region, it is not only home to some of the oldest vineyards and wineries in Australia but produces some of its most recognizable and sought-after brands. The region lies in the (very flat) 'Valley' created by the North Para River, which connects the main towns of Nuriootpa, Tanunda, and Lyndoch.

Shiraz, also known as Syrah is a popular red wine. Though the spiritual homeland of this red grape is France, Syrah has been planted throughout the world to great success. It expresses itself differently depending on the climate, soil and regional style.

Syrah is typically bold and full-bodied, with aromatic notes of smoke, black fruit and pepper spice. Stylistically, it can be round and fruity, or dense and tannic. And in warmer New World regions like Australia, Syrah is most often be called Shiraz.

Winemakers who work in cooler-climate growing regions, both in the Old World and New World, tend to call their wines Syrah. The most famous examples come from the northern Rhône Valley of France, notably Hermitage and Côte-Rôtie. In the New World, in regions like Sonoma Coast, California; Yarra Valley, Australia; and parts of Chile, the wines are called Syrah because they emulate the leaner, acid-driven, savory styles of the Old World French classics.

Shiraz tends to come from warmer growing climates, namely the South Australian regions of Barossa, McLaren Vale and Adelaide Hills. Stylistically, these wines are lush, fruit-forward examples that embody the warmer, sunnier climate. Shiraz is so important to Australian viticulture that it is the most planted grape variety in the majority of Australian vineyards and has become virtually synonymous with the country's wine regions, and in particular the Barossa Valley.

1 x Bruno Shiraz 2021 - Barossa Valley, South Australia

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sourced from old-vine vineyards across the Barossa Valley, this wine delivers as you expect at a price you perhaps don’t. Blackberry, anise, salted plum and clove.

Bruno is a homage. A local grower whose commitment to his vines and contribution to wine are so outstanding, he deserves a nod. Bruno captures an individual’s passionate dedication to their life amongst the vines. In this release, our hero has hand selected premium blocks of Barossan Shiraz, to craft his name sake.

The Barossa Valley is an extremely important wine-producing region within the Barossa zone of South Australia, particularly associated with powerful red wines from the red wine grape variety Shiraz. A prestigious and internationally renowned region, it is not only home to some of the oldest vineyards and wineries in Australia but produces some of its most recognizable and sought-after brands. A striking feature of the Barossa Valley's wine landscape is the presence of very old vines, proudly showcased on many wine labels and during vineyard tours.

Shiraz, also known as Syrah is a popular red wine. Though the spiritual homeland of this red grape is France, Syrah has been planted throughout the world to great success. It expresses itself differently depending on the climate, soil and regional style.

Syrah is typically bold and full-bodied, with aromatic notes of smoke, black fruit and pepper spice. Stylistically, it can be round and fruity, or dense and tannic. And in warmer New World regions like Australia, Syrah is most often be called Shiraz.