Penfolds (Barossa Valley) 2021 RWT 798 Shiraz

Penfolds 2023 allocation is here!

98+ Points - Andrew Caillard MW
19/20 Points - Matthew Jukes, mathewjukes.com
97 Points - Ned Goodwin, jamessuckling.com
98 Points - Ken Gargett, Wine Pilot

Commercial description
"The initials RWT stand for ‘Red Winemaking Trial’, the name given to the project internally when developmental work began in the early 1990s. Naturally, now no longer a ‘trial’, RWT Shiraz was launched in May 2000 with the 1997 vintage. The alphanumeric Bin designation 798 was bestowed upon the wine from the 2016 vintage. Stylistically, RWT is contemporary, opulent and finely tuned. An interesting contrast to the well-established Grange, which is a more concentrated, muscular and assertive style. RWT is made from Barossa Valley shiraz grapes primarily selected for their aromatic qualities, varietal typicity, fine tannins and plush texture. Maturation in French oak provides another contrast to Grange. The result is a wine that redefines Barossa Valley shiraz at the highest quality level. While delightfully approachable on release, RWT Bin 798 has the concentration and balance to age for many years.

GRAPE VARIETY Shiraz
VINEYARD REGION Barossa Valley
WINE ANALYSIS Alc/Vol: 14.5%, Acidity: 6.5 g/L, pH: 3.69
MATURATION 14 months in French oak hogsheads (80% new, 20% 1-y.o.)

An epic RWT, multi-layered, Barossa terroir expressed through a Penfolds/French oak lens."

PEAK DRINKING 2025 – 2055

Penfolds (South Australia) 2020 St Henri Shiraz

2023 Penfolds Allocation is here!

95 Points - Decanter, Tina Gellie
96 Points - Wine Pilot, Dave Brookes
19+/20 Points - Matthew Jukes
96 Points - Andrew Caillard MW

Commercial description
"The fruit profile is a delight, oak playing no role in the aromatics. Shiraz, unadulterated! The descriptors need to be coaxed from the glass with a gentle swirl. Fruits of the forest are first to emerge, berry conserve, strawberry flan and rhubarb tart. There is a hit of confectionary, reminiscent of red glace cherries. Savoury notes include German Blutwurst spiced sausage, pan scrapings from roast lamb and salt cured beef with black peppercorns. Ferric notes of iron filings and whetstone swarf round out an impressive showing. PALATE True to form, the palate is quite savoury. Japanese nori paper and olive brine offer a very morish umami nuance. Fresh blueberry and mulberry leaf anchor the core of the mid-palate. Exotic spices adding intrigue, Alleppey turmeric, toasted cumin, pimento. The tannins are very tactile, comparable to Dutch cocoa. A classic St Henri that will reward extended time in the cellar."

VINEYARD REGION McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley, Clare Valley
WINE ANALYSIS Alc/Vol: 14.5%, Acidity: 6.6 g/L, pH: 3.62
MATURATION 12 months in large seasoned oak vats
PEAK DRINKING Now – 2050

Peter Lehmann (Barossa) 2016 Futures Shiraz

EXCELLENCE IN BAROSSA SHIRAZ. OUR FOUNDATION AND OUR FUTURE.

The Futures wines are a tribute to our past and a celebration of our future. Recalling our Barossa story, ‘Futures’ was the wine that secured the livelihoods of the growers who were integral to establishing the Barossa region. Today these wines are made in recognition of the long-standing friendships and partnerships that will continue to prosper long into the future.
Futures wines are testament to generations of PLW winemakers working alongside renowned Barossa grape-growers, allowing us to source exceptional parcels of fruit from select low-yielding vineyards across the region.

Wine Makers Note
"This Shiraz is a deep red colour displaying a bright edge, with notes of dark fruits, chocolate and liquorice combined with a charry oak undertone and long, firm finish. The intense muscular fruit flavours are integrated perfectly, creating an approachable and supple wine that will benefit from cellaring if desired."

Peter Lehmann (Barossa) 2020 Hill & Valley Cabernet

Hilll & Valley wines showcase the great diversity of the Barossa region. From the cooler Adelaide Hills to the elevated Eden Valley vineyards to those situated on the Barossa Valley floor, these ancient soils provide the base for great wines that speak of their origins.

"Dense with a bright red edge, there are dark brooding fruit aromas with hints of blueberry and choc-mint. The palate is medium-bodied with blue fruit and fine grained tannins for a very soft finish."

Peter Lehmann (Barossa) 2021 Hill & Valley Shiraz

92 Points -  Cameron Douglas MS, June 2022 (2020 Vintage)

"Our Hill & Valley wines showcase the great diversity of the Barossa region. From the cooler Adelaide Hills to the elevated Eden Valley vineyards to those situated on the Barossa Valley floor, these ancient soils provide the base for great wines that speak of their origins.

The colour is deep with purple hues, and shows aromas of charred spice and plum. The palate is soft and abundant with fruits and fine tannins. Enjoy this Barrosa Valley Shiraz while fresh, or cellar for up to 10 years."

Peter Lehmann (Barossa) 2022 The Barossan Cabernet

Crafted by the next generation of Peter Lehmann winemakers, THE Barossan showcases the superb fruit sourced from the many fabled sub-regions across the Barossa Valley. A selection of the Barossa’s key growers, renowned for their quality and skill, have shared their passion and pristine fruit to create this quintessential Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon. Each parcel speaks to its vineyard origins, sharing a special and unique aspect of the sub-region.

Red Knot (McLaren Vale) 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon

89 Points - Cameron Douglas MS
4.5 Stars - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

The Red Knot family of wines is designed for immediate enjoyment, full of ripe, fruit driven flavours. The Red Knot Shiraz is vibrant and highly aromatic, displaying ripe berry flavours subtly framed with American and French oak. The style is bright, fragrant and varietal with the emphasis on fruit richness and a subtle oak influence, giving the wine lover a delicious wine experience at an affordable price.

Rua (Otago) 2023 Pinot Noir

93 points -  Cameron Douglas MS

Great value Otago Pinot Noir

The RUA Pinot Noir is fresh and vibrant, with concentrated raspberry, red plum and wild thyme aromas. The palate showcases soft, silky tannins and bright acidity. This wine drinks beautifully now and for the next 5+ years.

Sebastiani (California) 2021 Zinfandel

Taylors (Clare Valley) 2022 Jaraman Shiraz

Trophy - Monterey International Wine Competition 
Trophy - Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition 
Trophy - Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition 
Trophy - VinAgora International Wine Competition 
Platinum - San Diego International Wine & Spirits Challenge 
Platinum - Monterey International Wine Competition 
Platinum - Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition 
Grand Gold -  Zarcillo Awards  
Grand Gold - VinAgora International Wine Competition  
Double Gold - Sakura Japan Women’s Wine Awards 
Gold Medal - La Mujer Elige International Wine and Spirits Competition 
Gold Medal - MUNDUS VINI International Wine Awards 
Gold Medal - Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival International Wine Competition 
Godl Medal - Catavinum World Wine & Spirits Competition 
Gold Medal -  Berliner Wine Trophy
Gold Medal - Wine Showcase Magazine New Release Tasting 
Gold Medal - Pacific Rim International Wine Competition 
Gold Medal - Frankfurt International Wine Trophy 
Gold Medal -  Concurso Internacional de Vinos Bacchus 
Gold Medal -  Challenge International du Vin 
Gold Medal -  VINITASTE International Wine Contest 
Gold Medal -  Women's International Trophy 
Gold Medal -  Wine Masters Challenge World Wine Contest 
Gold Medal -  Concours Mondial De Bruxelles 
Gold Medal -  Sommeliers Choice Awards 
Gold Medal -  The Finger Lakes International Wine & Spirits Competition 
Gold Medal -  Critics Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition 

Always consistent and always a big medal winner, Jaraman Shiraz from Taylors punches well above its modest price tag. Clare Valley 54% / McLaren Vale 46%

Taylors (S. E Aus) 2021 Jaraman Cabernet Sauvignon

Gold medal - Melbourne International Wine Competition
Gold Medal - MUNDUS VINI International Wine Awards
Gold Medal - Berliner Wine Trophy
Gold Medal - London Wine Competition
Gold Medal - Global Cabernet Sauvignon masters

Clare Valley 52% / Coonawarra 48%

There are lifted aromas of dark blackcurrant fruit along with subtle choc-mint and a hint of eucalypt. On the palate, this is a rich, full-bodied wine with intense flavours of cassis and blackberry fruit along with attractive oak characters of cigar box and tobacco leaf. Overall, the wine is well balanced with complex, well-integrated, elegant tannins providing structure and an intense, persistent length to the finish. 

Te Kairanga (Martinborough) 2021 John Martin Pinot Noir

Excellent - Mark Henderson, Otago Daily Times
Top 50 Wines of 2023 - Metro Magazine
94 Points - Cameron Douglas, Wairarapa Tasting Report 2023
Gold - New Zealand International Wine Show 2023

Te Kairanga John Martin Pinot Noir is named after the founding father of Martinborough, John Martin and is crafted from the best vineyard parcels from his original landholdings and some of the oldest vines in the region.  A deep, ripe bouquet of spiced black berry and cherry with an exotic tea leaf perfume. The palate is elegant and seamless with a beautiful concentration and very fine tannins. Extremely enjoyable now with a cellaring potential of 10 years. Best paired with spiced barbequed venison

Te Kairanga (Martinborough) 2022 Runholder Pinot Noir

Runholder is made with grapes grown on the Te Kairanga Home and McLeod vineyards, which were destemmed grapes then fermented in stainless and aged in French oak for 10 months for structured, smoothness and a velvety texture. 

Winemaker John Kavanagh is one of the top Pinot Noir makers in Martinborough and has a long track record of outstanding Pinots. Crafted from our best vineyard parcels, the fruit for Runholder Pinot Noir is derived from nine clones, including the famed Abel clone. It is hand-picked block by block, hand sorted and destemmed. Fermented with wild yeast and hand plunged, The wine was aged for 10 months in French oak with balanced oak treatment and minimal fining and filtration

Deep, rich crimson hues lead to a flurry of bright red fruit and classic Martinborough savoury notes. The palate is ripe and plush with an enjoyable core of fruit. Fine grained tannins add structure with a soft spice finish. A perfect match for venison, Runholder Pinot Noir is very drinkable now but can be cellared for 5 to 8 years.

Te Kairanga TK (Martinborough) 2023 Estate Pinot Noir

Gold Medal - NZ International Wine Show 2021

Te Kairanga is one of the earliest producers of wine in Martinborough. Established in 1984 on land originally owned by the founding father of Martinborough, John Martin.  The modern enterprise consists of 250 acres of sustainably-farmed vineyards planted on ancient riverbeds

Te Kairanga Estate Pinot Noir 2020. Deep, dark intense Burgundy in colour, this Pinot Noir leads with seductive dark berry fruit. A fine savoury spice undertone on the nose leads to a ripe, intense, and pleasing palate with dark rich fruit flowing to a full savoury finish. Fine smooth tannins add a soft structure and texture to finish. The perfect match for game meat such as pan seared Venison with chimichurri and root vegetables. 

Te Mata (Hawkes Bay) 2020 Bullnose Syrah

17/20 - Jancis Robinson
96/100 - Robert Parker The Wine Advocate
89/100 - Jean-Marc Quarin
5 Stars - Yvonne Lorkin

Winery description:
A luminous deep magenta, Bullnose Syrah ’20 is immediately floral with fresh raspberry, black-cherry syrup, spiced plums and oriental peonies, all bursting from the glass. There’s cinnamon, nutmeg and earth, with mineral, ripe boysenberry and black berry-fruit on the palate adding presence and sustained, subtle power. Fine-grained tannins carry the palate on and on. Luxurious. Resplendent. Bullnose Syrah’ 20 is our most beautiful Bullnose.

Te Mata Estate (Hawkes Bay) 2022 Merlot Cabernets

Winery description

"Individual parcels of each variety from each plot were de-stemmed before a traditional warm fermentation, followed by extended maceration on skins. The resulting wines were pressed, returned to tank for malolactic fermentation, then run off to a mixture of new and seasoned French oak barrels for 12 months’ maturation before blending. The wines were regularly topped and racked throughout maturation, blended and traditionally egg-white fined before bottling. The final blend is 49% Merlot, 43% Cabernet Sauvignon and 8% Cabernet Franc. Dark crimson with a bright purple hue, Estate Merlot/Cabernet ’21 has a complex and evocative scent of plum and blackberry, with the lightest fragrance of cedar. Seamlessly integrated, the aromas deepen on the wine’s palate into succulent, concentrated dark fruit with ripe, soft tannins. Structural, savoury and long, with a salivating acid/tannin balance, Estate Merlot/Cabernet ’21 runs a long, perfect line between approachability and elegance."

Te Mata Estate (Hawkes Bay) 2023 Gamay Noir

Gamay Noir, the grape made famous in Beaujolais, produces a light bodied red wine bursting with crushed red berry characters.

The unique ‘maceration carbonique’ fermentation, which enhances the fruit and floral aromas of the wine, was used for 65% of the grapes. The other 35% received a traditional, warm, red wine fermentation. The resulting wines completed their malolactic fermentation and were matured for nine weeks in seasoned French oak barrels, before blending and bottling

Candy-apple red and edged in royal purple, Estate Gamay Noir ’21 is bursting with raspberry, Turkish delight, blueberry, wild strawberry, and ripe, black cherry. Its superfloral, red-fruit presence is balanced by subtle notes of smoke, liquorice, sandalwood, and cinnamon. A gorgeous line of bright acidity runs the length of the wine, giving incredible freshness and persistence. A supreme example, Estate Gamay Noir ’21 captivates and refreshes at the same time.

Silky, stylish, and simply stunning

Te Mata Estate (Hawkes Bay) 2023 Syrah

Winery note

"Dark and brooding in the glass, Estate Syrah ’21 is ink-black with a vivid magenta edge. The lifted aromatics of concentrated raspberry and crushed violets quickly become layer upon layer of exotic spices, fruit cake, pancetta, vanilla, and cocoa running the length of this wine’s luscious palate. Dense, saturated, ripe, and enticing in its detail – Estate Syrah ’21 delivers on every dimension."

The Guild of Fanatics (South Australia) 2023 Shiraz

Double Gold - China Wine and Spirits Awards (previous vintage)
Double Gold - Berlin Wine Awards (previous vintage)
4.5 stars 90 points Sam Kim (previous vintage)

One of our all time top selling hall-of-famer Aussie Shiraz deals. The Guild of Fermentation Fantatics is a celebration of the winemaker. This wine is superb quality and outrgeous value for money.
“My shiraz displays plenty of colour and deep ripe fruit; I didn’t use too much oak but there’s enough there to add great structure. I made it to be enjoyed young and find it goes particularly well with charcoal grilled sirloin”  Brett Duffin, winemaker.

The Sticks (Marlborough) 2020 Merlot

Unprecedented Price Drop - 100% NZ Wine
4 Stars - Wine Orbit, Sam Kim 

The Sticks label is top quality wine made by a top NZ winery. A household name in New Zealand, this company exports wine around the world and has won dozens of international and local awards over the years.

 A serious NZ Merlot. Aromas of plummy fruit and dried Mediterranean herbs. Juicy palate with fine tannin structure.

Unbelievable value at this price.

The Sticks (Marlborough) 2022 Pinot Noir

Unprecedented Price - 100% NZ Wine
4 Stars - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
"Sweetly ripe and elegantly fragrant, the bouquet shows ripe cherry, strawberry, mixed spice and floral aromas, followed by a gently weighted palate that's finely textured and lingering.bAttractively expressed with a lengthy mellow finish. At its best: now to 2025." Sam Kim

Top quality wine made by one of the most famous wine companies in Marlborough established in1978. New to the range, 'The Sticks Pinot Noir" is also exclusive to Winesale.co.nz. Red berries, toasted oak and coffee bean on the nose. The palate is fresh and bright with ripe raspberries, red cherry and a chalk like structure. There is a distinct toasted oak flavour contributing to an elegant but structured finish.

Unbelievable value at this price.

Thorn Clarke Sandpiper (Barossa) 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon

Gold Medal - Melbourne International Wine Show
Bronze Medal - Royal Hobart Wine Show
Bronze Medal - New World Wine Awards
92 Points - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

The Sandpiper range is named after the migratory bird which visits the Thorn Clarke vineyards annually from the northern hemisphere - something of a reminder of the tenacity and commitment which is required for long term viticulture.

The Sandpiper Cabernet Sauvignon is sourced from several Thorn-Clarke owned vineyards. This wine is produced in a 'fruit forward' style with 12 months in primarily French oak; the wine is ready to be enjoyed now and will comfortably cellar up to 5 years. This Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon displays great lift and intensity of fruit whilst retaining Cabernet varietal character.

Three Bridges (Barossa) 2022 Shiraz

Gold - Mundus Vini Germany
Gold - China Wine & Spirit Awards

Three Bridges (Riverina) 2022 Durif

Gold International Wine challenge

Durif, originally from France and known as Petite Sirah or Sirah. Long loved for its rich dark berried fruit flavours and oppulent soft palate.

Intense deep crimson with vibrant purple hue. An aromatic blood plum and dark chocolate nose with an array of ripe blackberries, supported by toasty American oak An elegant tannin structure of support and power.

Pair with succulent beef cheeks with polenta, braised lamb shanks or savour the flavours with vintage cheddar cheeses.