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You Simply Can't Go Wrong With Rawson's Retreat

The Rawson's Retreat wines are an affordable, everyday, easy-drinking range that is the classic Australian marriage of fruit, power and structure.

The case includes the following:

x 4 Penfolds Rawson's Retreat Shiraz Cabernet

x 4 Penfolds Rawson's Retreat Merlot

x 4 Penfolds Rawson's Retreat Cabernet Sauvignon

The Always Rich, Soft and Plush St Henri

Penfolds St Henri is a highly successful and alternative expression of Shiraz and an intriguing counterpoint to Grange. It is unusual among high quality Australian red wines as it does not rely on any new oak. It was created in the early 1950s (first commercial vintage 1957) and gained a new lease of life in the 1990s as its quality and distinctive style became better understood.

While Grange is now seen as the quintessential Australian wine, John Davoren's work with St. Henri is of equal importance. Indeed both these wines set new standards for their day with St. Henri establishing an elegant, perfumed style based on fruit definition and maturation in old oak.

The aroma is fragrant, spicy and immediately recognisable as... Read more »

"This is a great value red"

4 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"This is a great value red with dark plum, blackberry and spice flavours well supported by a fruity mouthfeel and elegant tannins. Not too heavy, this medium-full-bodied red is supple and beautifully balanced for everyday drinking. At its best: now to 2013" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Bouquet: Ripe blueberry, dark cherry and Satsuma plum-fruit aromas combined with liquorice. Chocolate and black pepper spice with a hint of sweet vanillin oak.

Palate: Soft, round and full bodied with rich plum, mulberry fruit complexed by aniseed, vanilla and clove spice. Seamless and well integrated with... Read more »

MULTI AWARD WINNING AUSSIE SHIRAZ

Gold Medal: Finger Lake International Wine Competition

4 stars & Best Buy: Cuisine Magazine

4 stars: Winestate Magazine

A likeable, affordable young red ready todrink now, perhaps with chargrilled meats. Boysenberry, wine gum and raspberry jam aromas lead the way with touches of spice. best buy Cuisine Magazine

Winemaker John Quarisa has over 24 years experience and along the way has been awarded some of the industries highest... Read more »

4 STARS: Sam Kim; Wine Orbit

This is full of ripe berries and plums with subtle spice notes. An appealing youthful wine showing classic Shiraz suppleness and fruit intensity on the palate with a pleasantly drying finish. It's uncomplicated and immediately pleasing with a smooth mouthfeel. At its best: now to 2013. Sam Kim; Wine Orbit

"You'd be hard pressed to find better wines at their price anywhere in Australia and arguably, the world" Paddy Kendler, Herald Sun

Deakin Estate wines are produced near Red Cliffs in North West Victoria. Red Cliffs was established as an agricultural settlement in the 1880's... Read more »

CLASSIC AUSSIE CAB/SAV

Damn fine value. It's clean and pure with good varietal characters on nose and palate. Soft tannins and gentle oak introduction. Current drinking quaffing at the right price. Ray Jordan, The West Australian

"You'd be hard pressed to find better wines at their price anywhere in Australia and arguably, the world" Paddy Kendler, Herald Sun

Deakin Estate wines are produced near Red Cliffs in North West Victoria. Red Cliffs was established as an agricultural settlement in the 1880's by former Australian Prime Minister Alfred Deakin. Deakin wines are proudly named in his honour.

OVERSEAS PRODUCER OF THE YEAR: Mundus Vini Wine Awards 2009

Merlot is made with grapes sourced from the highest quality vineyards. The grapes are fermented on skins in contact with oak. Temperatures are kept high to ensure maximum colour and tannin extraction. The wine is bottled on the estate.

Merlot jumps from the glass with ripe plum aromas and a touch of that typical Aussie spice. Soft tannins complement the ripe fruit flavours and deliver a fine fruit-driven wine which is rich, soft and simply delicious.

Yellow Tail Merlot is created with a simple philosophy in mind, to make a great wine that everyone can enjoy, anytime, any place. This is a great Aussie red that can be enjoyed with antipasto, good times and great friends.

94/100: James Halliday

Deep bright red in colour. The nose shows aromas of fragrant dark plums and violets, attractive dark fruit bouquets with lifted notes of mint, florals and spice. A medium bodied wine with flavours of berries and plums. There are upfront, bright cassis fruit flavours of Cabernet, intense yet soft with further elements of cherry combining with the light oak flavours. Shiraz shows harmoniously integrated black pepper highlights, and the Merlot contributes softness and mint to the finish. Well defined fruit flavours, supple tannins and gentle acid structure complete the offering. Elegant and finely textured, this is a stylish wine with pleasing balance and integrity. Winemakers Notes

Wynns Coonawarra Estate was the first winery to be established in the Coonawarra,... Read more »

Gold Medal: New World Wine Awards 2009

4 STARS: Cuisine Magazine June 2010

94/100: James Halliday

4 STARS: Bob Campbell MW

Plums and fruit cake come together with chocolate and liquorice flavours upon which soft fine tannins and
fragrant oak combine for an even round finish. Winemakers Notes

Since 1952 this wine has long upheld Wynns Coonawarra Estate’s reputation as a producer of premium Coonawarra Shiraz. Typically, the Wynns Coonawarra Estate Shiraz has aromas reminiscent of... Read more »

A pristine Merlot with plenty of appealing flavours"

4 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

A youthful and lively red showing ripe red berry and subtle spice characters on the nose. The palate is equally bright showing a fruity mouthfeel and fine tannins. A pristine Merlot with plenty of appealing flavours" Sam Kim

The Rawson's Retreat wines are an affordable, everyday, easy-drinking range that is the classic Australian marriage of fruit, power and structure.

The wine's aroma is full of bright red cherry and plum characters with a hint of spicy aromatics from the subtle use of oak. A medium bodied style with a plush, velvet textured... Read more »

AWARDED 91/100: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

4 STARS: Cuisine Magazine

BEST BUY: Cuisine Magazine

"Medium-deep red/purple in colour. It's ripe, fragrant and rich on the nose displaying blue/blackberry, floral and dark plum characters. The palate is succulent and beautifully textured with a rich, fruity finish. If you love generously flavoured Aussie red for little money, you can't do much better than this. Outstanding value. At its best: now to 2013" Sam Kim

Penfolds Koonunga Hill has established itself as one of Australia's favourite red Wines.

Koonunga Hill is very much a reflection of the Penfolds winemaking style... Read more »

AWARDED 91/100: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"Medium-deep red/purple in colour. It's ripe, fragrant and rich on the nose displaying blue/blackberry, floral and dark plum characters. The palate is succulent and beautifully textured with a rich, fruity finish. If you love generously flavoured Aussie red for little money, you can't do much better than this. Outstanding value. At its best: now to 2013" Sam Kim

Penfolds Koonunga Hill has established itself as one of Australia's favourite red Wines.

Koonunga Hill is very much a reflection of the Penfolds winemaking style and philosophy. Since the first vintage of 1976 of Koonunga Hill Shiraz Cabernet, the brands' reputation has been built on widespread acclaim.

"Premium Shiraz grapes from some of South Australia's best vineyards are selected... Read more »

4 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"Medium-deep red in colour. A really perfumed bouquet displaying red plum, spice and subtle eucalyptus characters. The palate is well rounded and nicely framed showing smooth texture and supple tannins providing a gently drying finish. A very appealing medium-full-bodied red with excellent drinkability. At its best: now to 2013"Sam Kim

The nose is redolent of fresh pudding mixture and mixed red berries (raspberry and strawberry. There's an immediate fragrance that jumps out the glass, with subtle glace fruit and sorbet edges and just the right inflection of cedary, seasoned oak. The palate reflects the nose, with deeper plum and red-fruits, although there is further depth, akin to rhubarb compote. Texturally there is a rolling

LATEST RELEASE FROM AUSTRALIAN LEGEND

The Wolf Blass Yellow Label Merlot is deep red in colour. The nose shows aromas of spearmint, blackberry, Dutch liquorice and plums, interwoven with cedary oak. On the palate the wine is medium to full bodied, finishing with sweet fruit flavour and fine tannins. Winemakers Notes

First released from the 1966 vintage, Wolf Blass Yellow Label Cabernet Shiraz Malbec was the first ever wine to carry the Wolf Blass name on the label. Over time this wine has evolved into a straight Cabernet Sauvignon and is our there most successful wine across all countries where Wolf Blass wines are sold.

Wolf Blass Yellow Label has developed a strong reputation for quality and consistency and today, extends to seven balanced and fruit driven wines sourced predominately from South... Read more »

LATEST RELEASE FROM AUSTRALIAN LEGEND

4.5 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

The Wolf Blass Yellow Label Cabernet Sauvignon is a deep red with purple hues. The nose shows fresh, blackcurrant fruit with subtle nutty oak integration and just a touch of varietal leafiness. The palate is medium to full bodied, offering dark berry fruit flavour with a touch of cassis, finishing with fine Cabernet tannins. Wine makers notes

First released from the 1966 vintage, Wolf Blass Yellow Label Cabernet Shiraz Malbec was the first ever wine to carry the Wolf Blass name on the label. Over time this wine has evolved into a straight Cabernet Sauvignon and is our most successful wine across all countries... Read more »

GOLD MEDAL: Perth Wine Show 2009

The fruit for this wine was sourced from premium Riesling vineyards in South Australia. Drought conditions continued in 2008, pushing vintage forward, beginning in mid to late February. Spring was frost free followed by an unseasonally cool February, allowing optimum ripening conditions for maximum flavour development with balanced acidity. However, the State struggled through one of the longest heat waves in South Australian history, with temperatures staying above 35 degrees Celcius for two weeks. Fortunately fruit picked before the heat spike arrived at the winery in excellent condition. Winemakers Notes

First released from the 1966 vintage, Wolf Blass Yellow Label Cabernet Shiraz Malbec was the first ever wine to carry the Wolf Blass name on the... Read more »

GOLD MEDAL: NZIWS 2009

GOLD MEDAL: Liquorland Top 100

GOLD MEDAL: Sydney Royal Wine Show 2010

GOLD MEDAL: Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2009

GOLD MEDAL: Royal Melbourne Wine Show 2009

The 2008 Chardonnay is a vibrant straw yellow colour in the glass. The nose shows intense peach and melon aromas with some nutty oak influence while the palate develops tropical fruit flavours supported by integrated subtle oak characters. This rich, full-bodied wine has a creamy mouthfeel and a soft lingering finish.

The wines created for the Gold Label range are an ever-evolving proposition: emerging varieties, groundbreaking techniques,... Read more »

TROPHY & GOD MEDAL: Royal Perth Wine Show 2009

GOLD MEDAL: Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2009

The highly acclaimed Wolf Blass Gold Label Riesling inspired our winemaking team to produce a range of wines that provide a premium drinking experience across regions and varietals.

The wines created for the Gold Label range are an ever-evolving proposition: emerging varieties, groundbreaking techniques, and the most progressive regional styles are incorporated into the range as they become available. All vineyard parcels are kept separate until final blending and bottling and production levels are dictated by vintage quality.

90/100 & 4.5 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"What a beauty! It's varietaly pure and ripe, displaying cassis, dark plum and a hint of tobacco leaf characters on the nose. The palate is medium-full, smooth and almost lusciously fruity with firm tannins providing a lovely lingering dry finish. Great value for money. At its best: now to 2013." Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"The 2008 Y Series Cabernet Sauvignon displays exceptional varietal characters, with aromas of briar, black cherry, mint, eucalypt, and violets. These are complemented by hints of cinnamon, vanilla and chocolate. The palate offers flavours of black cherry and cedar wrapped in a medium bodied frame with velvety tannins. A wine that is ready to be enjoyed... Read more »

4 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

4 STARS: Ralph Kyte-Powell, Epicure - The Age

BLOODY GOOD "Another pearl in Yalumba's brilliant value-for-money range. It is rich, ripe and concentrated with blackcurrant and black cherry flavours, fleshy, silky texture, and substantial, ripe, fine-knit tannins. Drink with an elegant lamb roast dish or the best new season's lamb chops." Peter Forrestal, Quaff 2009

The Yalumba Y Series of varietal wines express the lively personality and colourful 150-year history of the Hill Smith family of Yalumba, Australia's oldest family owned winery. These are fresh and flavoursome fruit-driven wine styles of quality and... Read more »

THE 2010 OBERON KANT AWARD FOR THE QUINTESSENTIAL QUAFFER

BEST BUY: Cuisine Magazine 2010

5 STARS: Campbell Mattinson & Gary Walsh, The BIG Red Wine Book 2010

4.5 STARS & 90/100: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

91/100: James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion 2010

2010 QUAFF 2010 WINE OF THE YEAR

"It's beautifully perfumed on the nose displaying blackberry, spice and a touch of floral notes. The palate is equally engaging and appealing with silky... Read more »

93/100: James Halliday

"An exotic bouquet of apricot kernel, cinnamon and some white pepper; generous and thickly textured, with good persistence and freshness on the finish; a terrific example of the variety, and very well priced; enjoy in the full flush of youth." James Halliday

"Bright yellow straw with green tinges, the 2009 Y Series Viognier has an eclectic mix of aromas, namely orange blossom, fresh ginger, camomile floweres and hazelnuts. The palate displays richness and texture from wild fermentation and lees aging with the flavours characterised by grapefruit pith, ginger and lemongrass. A clean, persistent finish, complemented by some exotic spices, this wine will reward if served with Thai-style dishes such as pad thai or pandan chicken."... Read more »

BIG, VELVETY & COMPLEX SHIRAZ. BENCHMARK BAROSSA FROM AUSTRALIA'S OLDEST FAMILY WINERY

93/100 & 5 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

90/100: Nick Stock, The Penguin Good Australian Wine Guide 2010 

"An impressive Barossa Shiraz displaying blackberry, dark plum and vanillin oak characters on the nose. The palate is saturated with ripe fruits and velvety texture in a perfect frame of ripe tannins. The wine is intense and powerful yet rounded and cuddly at the same time. Absolutely delicious drinking. At its best: now to 2017." Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"Dense... Read more »

GOLD MEDAL: Liquorland International Wine Competition 2010

"Rich red in colour with deep purple hues, the 2008 Wolf Blass Presidents Selection Shiraz displays aromas of
raspberries and plums supported by varietal white pepper and spice characters. The rich, round, soft palate shows concentrated berry fruit notes and great length of flavour. Maturation in seasoned and new American and French oak has enhanced the complexity and integration of the fine, velvety tannins." Winemakers Notes

Sourced from premium South Australian vineyards, President’s Selection wines are true to their varietal characteristics. Matured in a combination of French and American oak, our Chardonnay delivers a balanced palate of ripe stone fruits whereas the Cabernet... Read more »

4 STARS: Sam Kim; Wine Orbit

SILVER BEST IN CLASS: International Wine & Spirit Competition 2009

"You'd be hard pressed to find better wines at their price anywhere in Australia and arguably, the world" Paddy Kendler, Herald Sun

"A very drinkable chardonnay for this price point. Layers of creamy fruit worked neatly with a light touch of oak. Has a slightly nutty character with a fine lingering acid." Peter Forrestal, The West Australian

Deakin Estate wines are produced near Red Cliffs in North West Victoria. Red Cliffs was established as an agricultural settlement in the 1880's by former Australian Prime Minister Alfred Deakin. Deakin wines... Read more »

4.5 STARS & 90/100: Sam Kim; Wine Orbit

Why is Shiraz so popular? Because a delicious wine like this sells for under $20. It's fruity and smooth with plenty of blackberry and plum flavours. The palate is medium-full, rounded and supple with a pleasantly dry finish. A fabulous drink. At its best: now to 2014. Sam Kim; Wine Orbit

First released from the 1966 vintage, Wolf Blass Yellow Label Cabernet Shiraz Malbec was the first ever wine to carry the Wolf Blass name on the label. Over time this wine has evolved into a straight Cabernet Sauvignon and is our most successful wine across all countries where Wolf Blass wines are sold.

Wolf Blass Yellow Label has developed a strong reputation for quality and consistency and today, extends to seven balanced and fruit driven wines... Read more »

5 STARS & BEST BUY CUISINE - 2010

5 STARS: Cuisine Magazine 2010

BEST BUY: Cuisine Magazine 2010

GOLD MEDAL: Liquorland Top 100

"This elegant, fresh, fragrant wine has floral, berry and liquorice characters of great aromatic quality, no doubt due in part to the five percent Viognier. It tastes persistent and` tangy with a firm tannin backbone. Try it alongside lamb with Middle Eastern flavours." Cuisine

(95% Shiraz | 5% Viognier)
 

"The palate is juicy and rounded"

84/100: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"It's nicely fruited on the nose displaying dark plum, spice and a hint of dried herb characters. The palate is juicy and rounded with the classic Cabernet tannins leading to a gently drying finish. An ideal red to partner pastas and pizzas, or flavoursome savoury dishes. At its best: now to 2012" Sam Kim, Wine orbit

Brick red with purple hues, this wine exhibits a mixture of berry fruits and ripe plum with underlying notes of dried herbs and mint. The subtle spicy oak with hints of chocolate and vanilla adds to the complexity... Read more »

"The palate is lively and mouthwatering with racy acidity "

4.5 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"A lovely crisp dry Riesling showing intense lemon/lime characters with a touch of bottle matured toasty notes. The palate is lively and mouthwatering with racy acidity leading to a lengthy finish. If you love dry Riesling, buy this amazing value wine by the case. At its best: now to 2013" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit  

"Pale straw with green hues, this wine displays fresh lemon/lime zest aromas, coupled with sweet passionfruit and citrus... Read more »

GOLD MEDAL: Liquorland International Wine Competition 2010

"The 2005 Pepperjack Cabernet Sauvignon is plum red in colour. This wine shows complex aromas of blackcurrant, spice and a touch of mint. The soft, full palate is well balanced with a firm and complex structure." Winemakers Notes

The Pepperjack range is a tribute to the Barossa’s rich heritage. Our winemaking team, headed by Nigel Dolan, has respect for traditional winemaking techniques and is also dynamic and imaginative. The Pepperjack winemakers are conscious of modern wine styles, and are creating wines that reflect our passion for this special region. The Pepperjack wines are rich and honest - showcasing the Barossa’s outstanding qualities. The 2005 Pepperjack Cabernet Sauvignon is plum red in colour.... Read more »

GOLD MEDAL: Sydney Royal Wine Show 2010

GOLD MEDAL: Liquorland Top 100 2009

GOLD MEDAL: Liquorland International Wine Competition 2010

"The Pepperjack Shiraz is rich red in colour with soft purple hues. Aromas of blackberry and plum are supported by pepper and spice characters on the nose. The rich, round, soft palate shows concentrated berry fruit, complex oak and star anise notes. This wine is intricate and elegant with velvety tannins and great length of flavour." Winemakers Notes

The Pepperjack range is a tribute to the Barossa's rich heritage. Our winemaking team has respect for traditional winemaking techniques and is also dynamic and imaginative. The Pepperjack winemakers are conscious of modern wine... Read more »

"smooth and mouth-filling plate with a generous sweet ripe plum and stewed red berry fruit flavour"

4 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"Cabernet and Shiraz complement so well in this wine providing both fruit intensity and a smooth mouthfeel. The nose is nicely lifted showing red/black plum, spice and floral characters. It's medium-bodied on the palate with good fruit weight and supple tannins. Very pleasant drinking. At its best: now to 2012". Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Dark crimson with a red rose hue, this wine displays bright cassis and dark cherry notes with subtle hints of bay leaf mixed with... Read more »

"A softly flavoured Pinot "

80/100: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

It's pretty and light, displaying red cherry, strawberry and spice characters on the nose. The palate is juicy and easy with fine tannins. A softly flavoured Pinot with a refreshing mouthfeel. At its best: now to 2011. Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

A blend of Sunraysia and Riverland fruit, this youthful Pinot Noir shows ripe strawberry and cherry fruit along with spice and vanillin oak. The flavoursome palate has cherry, mint and a hint of sappyness which are complemented by sweet oak characters. A fine tannin structure and lingering fruit integrate... Read more »

"An easy-going, good value Chardonnay"

83/100: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"This is a fruit-forward and vibrant Chardonnay displaying citrus, stonefruit and a hint of nutty characters on the nose. The palate is gently weighted and smooth with nicely pitched acidity providing a pleasant dry finish. An easy-going, good value Chardonnay. At its best: now to 2011" Sam Kim , Wine Orbit

A well balanced wine with plenty of stone fruit and lively citrus characters, giving great flavour and a lingering finish. Seamlessly integrated vanillin oak gives complexity, while a tight acid structure provides... Read more »

"shows fruit of dark plum and cherry with integrated sweet toasty oak"

83/100: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"A gently flavoured Merlot with bottle matured savoury characters are nicely backed up by ripe plum and cherry flavours. The palate is medium-light and smooth with supple tannins, making it a pleasant red for any occasion. At its best: now to 2012" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Medium to deep plum with ruby hues, this wine displays red berry fruit layered with charred oak and hints of bay leaf and mint on the bouquet, with underlying earthy notes combined with warm spice and subtle vanilla. A round,... Read more »

"vibrant red and blackberry flavours, lively spices with great length of fruit and supporting oak"

"Strong, bold wine with focussed flavours. Classic Barossa offering good value" Bob Campbell M.W

Vivid deep red in colour, with a purple hue. Aromas of dark fruit, lifted spice and subtle oak. Palate shows vibrant red and blackberry flavours, lively spices with great length of fruit and supporting oak. Medium bodied with ripe flesh and rich mouth feel. Firm acid backbone retains the freshness of ripe fruit.

Although 2008 vintage saw a brief spell of record heat in March, the majority of vineyards were harvested prior to this heat. Traditionally... Read more »

GOLD MEDAL: Berliner Wein Trophy

OVERSEAS PRODUCER OF THE YEAR: Mundus Vini Wine Awards 2009

Yellow Tail Cabernet Sauvignon is made with grapes sourced from the highest quality vineyards and fermented on skins in contact with oak. Temperatures are kept high to ensure maximum colour and tannin extraction. The wine is bottled on the estate.

Cabernet Sauvignon leaps from the glass with a touch of mint and aromas of blackberries, chocolate and vanilla. The seamless structure shows rich berry flavours, peppered with spice. The palate is tremendously long and well-structured with toasted oak supporting soft fruit and velvety tannins.
 

4.5 STARS RATING: Herald Sun, Paddy Kendler

SILVER MEDAL: New Zealand International Wine Awards 2009

OVERSEAS PRODUCER OF THE YEAR: Mundus Vini Wine Awards 2009

Yellow Tail Pinot Noir is created with a simple philosophy in mind, to make a great wine that everyone can enjoy, anytime, any place. But if you are looking for a a food match we would suggest it is a perfect partner with pork tenderloins and great friends.

Pinot Noir leaps from your glass with aromas of coffee, chocolate and ripe raspberries. Great berry fruits and spicy oak on the nose are enhanced by underlying dark cherry and cigar box aromas. Superb structure and finely textured tannins make... Read more »

AWARDED 4 STARS: Sam Kim Wine Orbit

OVERSEAS PRODUCER OF THE YEAR: Mundus Vini Wine Awards 2009

As with all Yellow Tail wines the Shiraz Cabernet is created with a simple philosophy in mind, to make a great wine that everyone can enjoy, anytime, any place.

Shiraz Cabernet is a classic Australian blend of Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon that leaps from the glass displaying rich plum, cassis and raspberry aromas. Subtle mint and chocolate notes are complemented by vanillin oak. The palate is bursting with red berry flavors and soft, round tannins.

"rich and sumptuous"

4 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

A youthful and intensely flavoured red displaying medium-deep purple/red colour, lifted bouquet of blueberry, dark cherry and spice. The palate is fruity and smooth with a rounded mouthfeel and gentle tannins. This is an easy-going red yet it's rich and sumptuous. Great value for money. Sam Kim

The Rawson's Retreat wines are an affordable, everyday, easy-drinking range that is the classic Australian marriage of fruit, power and structure.

The name Rawson's Retreat is an informal reference to the stone cottage built in 1845 by Dr Christopher
Rawson Penfold at the famous Magill vineyard in... Read more »

"An impressive wine for the price"

4 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"This is a little beauty. A young red displaying loads of ripe plum and blackberry characters on the nose. It's well fruited and medium-full on the palate with silky texture and a gently drying finish. An impressive wine for the price" Sam Kim

The Rawson's Retreat wines are an affordable, everyday, easy-drinking range that is the classic Australian marriage of fruit, power and structure.

Penfolds Rawson's Retreat wines present classic, single-varietal and varietal blends in an approachable, fresh-flavoured... Read more »

"THE ORIGINAL AUSSIE BATTLER!"

90/100: The Wine Spectator

5 STARS: The Canbera Times

4 STARS: Ralph Kyte-Powell

Winery of the Year 2008 - Winestate Magazine

The name 'Stump Jump' pays homage to a significant South Australian nvention - the Stump Jump Plogh. As well as clearing the land around McLaren Vale, it was adopted worldwide in the late 19th century because of its ability to ride over stumps and gnarlled roots, saving valuabnle time and energy.

Previous releases of this GSM (Grenache/Shiraz & Mourvedre) blend have won Gold and Trophies at both Australian and international wine shows. The wine is choke full of plum, blueberry and cherry aromas. The palate shows... Read more »

“Fresh, Vibrant, Fruity and Delicious”

"A textbook example of a cool-climate Shiraz from a warm year. Flavours & structure genetically aligned to its source Coonawarra." Penfolds Chief Winemaker - Peter Gago.

Created in 1962, Penfolds Bin 128 is a regional wine that reflects the unique climate and growing conditions of South Australia's Coonawarra district and the relatively elegant style of coolclimate Shiraz. From the 1980 vintage, French oak replaced American, highlighting the pepper, spice and floral characteristics that define this style. Since the mid-1980s, a greater attention has been paid to fruit ripeness, resulting in a wine that is fuller in style and structure.
 

"One of the first 2008 Penfolds reds to be unleashed:Sumptuous / Seamless / Substantial... yet charmingly unpretentious! Hard to separate the blend into its contributory varietal components - an entrapment / entanglement of Barossa fruits / soil / sun." Penfolds Chief Winemaker - Peter Gago.

The Barossa Valley was planted extensively with Shiraz, Mourvedre and Grenache by the early settlers. In the 1950s Penfolds started experimenting with blending Shiraz and the robust grape variety Mourvedre. It wasn't until 1995, in response to a growing international market for the highly perfumed wines of the Southern Rhone, that Penfolds introduced the 1992 vintage of the Old Vine Barossa Valley Shiraz Grenache Mourvedre. The wine was elevated to the Bin range with the 1998 Penfolds Bin 138. Sourced from old, low-yielding Barossa Valley vines,... Read more »

Penfolds, arguably Australia’s most famous winery, continues to perform at a high level under the leadership of Head Winemaker, Peter Gago. Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate

Penfolds Bin 28 is a showcase for warm-climate Australian Shiraz- ripe, robust and generously flavoured. First made in 1959, Bin 28 is named after the famous Barossa Valley Kalimna vineyard purchased by Penfolds in 1945 and from which the wine was originally sourced. Today, Bin 28 is a multi-region, multivineyard blend, with the Barossa Valley always well represented, providing a substantial proportion of the fruit for this vintage.

Saturated ruby color. A seductive bouquet displays fresh red berry and cherry aromas, with notes of vanilla and tobacco. Lush, creamy raspberry and cassis flavors dominate the pallet. Ready to drink but will keep for... Read more »

RATED 4 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit 2009

"Deep red/purple in colour. A ripe and dense wine displaying blackberry, dried herb and subtle spicy oak characters. The palate is full and well weighted with firm tannins providing excellent structure and a lengthy finish. A sturdy and bold red ideally suited to partner rich meat dishes. At its best: now to 2013. 13.5% Natural cork" Sam Kim.

Deep crimson colur. Intense varietal aromas of blackberry, violet and cassis precede sweet oak expressions of coconut, vanillan and warm spice. Vibrant bouquets of dark fruits and blueberry are matched by savoury elements of seaweed and soy, leather with tobacco. More intense dark fruit on the palate, blackberries and currant combine with the complexity of chocolates with ginger, green peppercorn and piment.... Read more »

4.5 Stars (91/100): Sam Kim; Wine Orbit

"It's ripe and dense on the nose displaying blackcurrant, spice and a touch of dried herb characters. The palate is full and generously flavoured showing lovely smooth texture and pleasantly drying fine tannins. A beautifully harmonised and balanced red with plenty of ripe fruit intensity".

Rouge Homme has established a tradition of creating wines of an excellent quality since 1952. This 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot blend was made with fruit sourced from the viticultural regions of Padthaway and Coonawarra, within South Australia's rugged Limestone Coast region.

RATED 4 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit 2009

"Deep red/purple in colour. A ripe and dense wine displaying blackberry, dried herb and subtle spicy oak characters. The palate is full and well weighted with firm tannins providing excellent structure and a lengthy finish. A sturdy and bold red ideally suited to partner rich meat dishes. At its best: now to 2013. 13.5% Natural cork" Sam Kim.

Deep crimson colur. Intense varietal aromas of blackberry, violet and cassis precede sweet oak expressions of coconut, vanillan and warm spice. Vibrant bouquets of dark fruits and blueberry are matched by savoury elements of seaweed and soy, leather with tobacco. More intense dark fruit on the palate, blackberries and currant combine with the complexity of chocolates with ginger, green peppercorn and piment.... Read more »

Australian Royalty (If there is such a thing!!)The Thomas Hyland Cabernet Sauvignon, a multi-district wine, draws fruit from Adelaide, Coonawarra, and Robe.

Whilst the style is essentially fruit-driven, Thomas Hyland Cabernet Sauvignon shows the classic varietal elements of ripe blackcurrant/cedar aromas and fine-grained tannins.

The nose shows sappy, varietal berried fruits with hints of nutmeg, background oak. The wine captures plum, mocha coffee and vanillin flavours. A firm palate, yet one that shows the balanced Penfolds oak maturation influence, and chunky, yet ripe tannins. Ready to drink now like other South Australian cabernet sauvignons.

The Wolf Blass Winemakers Have Crafted a Rich and Superb Everyday Drinking Chardonnay

"A good style that would appeal to most palates. Complex melon fruit nose with malolactic complexity and subtle oak. Honest varietal fruit flavours. Palate soft but not broad. Creamy in the middle with a fine acid balance!"
- Winestate Magazine

"Bright yellow colour. Sunny aromatics of mango and paw paw, peaches and lively sweet greener elements like avocado and pea. Nice expressions of melons and creamy oak, vanillan and grapefruit, it moves gyratingly between fine fruit and nice quenching minerality. A moderately sweet palate of ripe melons and tropical fruit, lemons and cocoa, creamy with oak. The well integrated fruit characters are balanced by the clean acidity, subtle oak and length of this wine. Red Label offers good length, is... Read more »