McLaren Vale - Other

2009 Ingoldby McLaren Vale Shiraz

Normally $21. An incredibe 94/100 from James Halliday and star rated which means it offers special value for money. Superb Shiraz Buying. Halliday writes "Whether the small percentage of barbera included has played a role is debatable, for this deep crimson-purple wine is a perfect expression of terroir and variety; plum and blackberry fruit with a coating of dark chocolate set the scene on the bouquet, seductively luscious, smooth, velvety palate then follows. Surprise packet. Drink to 2024." The Ingoldby family has been associated with the McLaren Vale wine region for more than 100 years. However, it was not until 1973 that Jim Ingoldby adorned the label of some traditional McLaren Vale wines with the family name.

2008 Mr Riggs McLaren Shiraz

2009 Serafino McLaren Vale Shiraz

"This powerful Shiraz shows distinctive regional characters of dark chocolate, black prunes, pepper, licorice and spicy cedary oak on the palate, with ripe loganberry fruit and oak perfectly integrated. This well structured wine is approachable now, however has the power and concentration to guarantee longer term cellaring up to 10 years under the right conditions."

2006 Shingleback D Blk Reserve McLaren Vale Shiraz

Rated a 5 star winery by Halliday who writes "Shingleback has substantial vineyards in McLaren Vale, all of which are vinified for the Shingleback labels...Quality has risen greatly. It has followed its 2006 Jimmy Watson Trophy for its '05 D Block Cabernet Sauvignon with continuing success for that wine and similar wines in both domestic and overseas wine shows."

2009 Shingleback D Blk Reserve McLaren Vale Cabernet

The 2005 of this wine won the Jimmy Watson Trophy which is Australias most prestigous wine award.

2010 Two Hands Angels Share McLaren Vale Shiraz

2005 Shingleback McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon

2009 Shaw and Smith Adelaide Hills Shiraz

Normally $50. ( limited availabilty ) 97/100 from James Halliday and in his Top 100 for 2011. Shaw + Smith specialize in Chardonnay and cool climate Shiraz. "Deep colour, vibrant hue; deep and compelling levels of ripe black fruits, savoury spices and well handled toasty oak; the palate is unctuous and silky, with black and red fruits combining with silky fine-grained tannins expanding across the palate with true grace and harmony; long and luscious. Drink to 2025." James Halliday

2010 Shaw and Smith M3 Adelaide Hills Chardonnay

One of Aussie's best chardonnays. Normally $52 ( limited availabilty) 96/100 from Halliday and in his Top 100 Wines of 2011. "The formula is tried and true: hand-picked, whole bunch-pressed in a cool environment; wild yeast barrel fermentation in a refrigerated cuverie, lees contact and partial mlf with a neutral innoculant; stone fruit, citrus, cashew and fig all combine seamlessly on the long and flawless palate. Drink to 2018." James Halliday