Our Australian Wines

Mt Jagged Shiraz 2003
This cuvee is 98% Shiraz and 2% Viognier that was blended together prior to bottling after each component had been barrel matured. This wine exudes aromas of fresh red berry fruits, spicy pepper and cinnamon. The palate is medium in body but packed with berry fruit flavors mixed with spices and cinnamon with nicely ripened cool climate tannins and a hint of dark chocolate.
Cellaring: Will reward 6-10 years.
91 Pts. - James Haliday 2008 Wine Companion
Mt Jagged Sparkling Red
A blend of all three red varieties grown at the vineyard. The 2006 Bullock Road red is a beautiful deep crimson color with a deep nose of ripe plums. Enduring flavors of red and blackberry fruit, spices and chocolate. Smooth tannins and a lingering finish.
90 Pts. - US Wine & Spirits
91 Pts. - Phillip White, The Advertiser
REVIEW
  • Parri Estate Cabernet Sauvignon-Shiraz 2004 - The blend for this vintage is 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Shiraz. The 2004 is the second vintage and it was a mild and even season in the Southern Fleurieu which resulted in excellent ripening conditions on ironstone soil. The Shiraz came from the 'Ironstone' block. The Cabernet Sauvignon component underwent malolactic fermentation and then 30% spent 10 months in 3 year old French oak hogs heads while everything else was in neutral storage before blending. This wine is a deep cherry red color. Aromas of red currants, floral notes, and hints of spice and herbs reach the nose. Berry fruits dominate a medium-bodied and elegant palate which has a restralned, soft mouth feel and fine-grained tannins. This wine drinks well now. It complements a variety of foods including pasta and red meat dishes. It will cellar for 3 years. 90 points in James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2007: "'Bright, clear colour, a light- to medium-bodied array of fresh red fruits, with touches of spice, fine tannins, and subtle oak. Excellent value." Estate bottled.
  • Parri Estate 'Pangkarra' Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 - The 'Pangkarra' designation proclaims this wine Parri's finest effort for the year. A cool and mild growing season at the Mount Compass vineyard produced grapes with good color, flavor, and varietal character. A cool open fermentation protected delicate flavor components while increasing color, flavor, tannin extraction, and mouth feel. The 2004 is the second vintage and it aged 20 months in new and used French oak hogsheads. The color is such a deep red it is almost black. Red currant and herbaceous aromas are prevalent. Elegant varietal character dominates the refined palate which has firm tannins and some spicy flavors from the oak. Drink with aged cheese or red meat dishes. 3 stars in Winestate Magazine. Estate bottled.
  • Parri Estate Shiraz-Viognier 2004 - The Parri Estate vineyard is positioned 250 meters above sea level and comprises a total of 82 acres under vine. The 2004 is the second vintage and it was a mild and even season in the Southern Fleurieu which resulted in excellent ripening conditions. The 95% Shiraz from the 'Ironstone' block and the 5% Viognier from the 'Misty' block were blended before fermentation for seamless flavor integration. The wine matured in new and used French oak hogsheads for 15 months. There was also a malolactic fermentation while in oak. The elegant character of cool climate Shiraz lifted by Viognier has created an intriguing red wine with excellent color. Aromas of rhubarb, red cherry and white pepper are evident. Red currants, spice, and a hint of cinnamon character flow on to a round and subtle palate that offers fine tannins, good length, and lovely natural acidity. Drink now or cellar 3 - 5 years. Bronze medal - Royal Adelaide Wine Show. Score 92 points by James Halliday in Australian Wine Companion 2007: "Good colour, typically lifted aromas, attractive mix of red and black fruits, supple tannins." Seal of approval - 2006 Japan International Wine Challenge. Drink to 2012. Estate bottled.

Printhie Chardonnay 2006
100% Chardonnay, pale yellow with a green hue, a peach and nutty bouquet with buttery undertones, a refined palate displaying tropical fruit characters with a creamy mid-palate and finishes long with a twist of lemony acidity and subtle toasty French oak
Printhie Merlot 2005
100% Merlot, dark ruby red with pink hue, a complex bouquet of earthy, blackberry aromas, round and soft with mouth filling mid-palate flavours finishing with gentle acidity providing structure and length
Printhie Shiraz 2006
100% Shiraz, ruby red with flashes of purple on the rim, aromas are "sweet and juicy" with fruit pulp nuances of blueberry and blackberry with a cinnamon spiced edge, the palate is initially quite thick with sweet ripe flavors and highish acidity, very soft tannins. The good density upfront extends to the middle palate and finishes long.
Printhie Shiraz`-Cabernet 2006
85% Shiraz 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, deep red with pink hue, savory bouquet displaying cedar, cinnamon and blackberry, a well balanced palate with medium to full weight and intensity with generous plum and blackberry finishing with supple tannins
Printhie Shiraz-Viognier 2005
95% Shiraz 5% Viognier, aromas of sweet cherry, berry, licorice and a little vanilla. Perfumed and a little briary too. On the palate medium bodied with bright cherry/berry fruit, sap, vanilla and spice. Good light but grainy textural tannins and clean acid. Nice long red fruit and dried herb finish. A very attractive and refined wine. It drinks beautifully and offers excellent value.