Balgownie Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 Balgownie Cabernet always attracts attention, vintage 2005 displays the elusive grail of varietal definition and rich fruit, a tradition that has seen Balgownie positioned as one of Victoria's most respected Cabernet wines. All the fruit comes from vines that are over twenty five years of age, grown at the Estate vineyard around Bendigo, where the first vines were planted in 1969; fully mature, superior Cabernet vines to rich Bendigo soils, the secret of Balgownie's success. A swelling rich combination of sweet red persimmon, violets and cranberry, dutch chocolate and cassis. "Dark red.

Barossa Valley Estate Ebenezer Cabernet 2006 A regal Cabernet wine, full bodied, intense with powerful varietal fruit and distinctive regionality. The dry grown old vines at Ebenezer are appellation supérieur, a principal source of grapes for the premium John Duval, Henschke and Glaetzer labels. Deep and brooding palate of ripe, dark berries over supporting oak interwoven into the fruit. Firm tannin and flesh with great length of fruit and oak characters.

Barwang Hilltops Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 The long, late ripening conditions and continental climate of the Barwang Vineyard, marked by cold nights and warm summer days, produces red wines of considerable flavour, power and extract. Since the 1996 edition, Barwang Cabernet Sauvignon has claimed trophies and gold, with every vintage collecting at least one gold medal. Generous lashings of nutmeg and mocha oak are also prevalent. Fleshy fruit driven wine with dominant flavours of cassis, licorice and dark chocolate.

Blackjack Cabernet Merlot 2006 A wine of individuality and extraordinary personality, built around the prominent tannins of Cabernet Sauvignon, cushioned by the plummy softness from a smaller component of good Bendigo Merlot. The philosophy at Blackjack is to not interfere with the vinification, in a sense, to let the grapes and the vintage do the talking. A medium weight palate with sweet, clear cassis fruit, soft rounded tannins and a firm, fleshy finish. "Bold, spiced Bendigo region red, garnet-hued, cherry brandy and licorice scents.

Bleasdale Frank Potts 2006 Frank Potts founded Bleasdale in 1850, his eponymously labelled wine commemorates a legacy of innovation and resourcefulness. Frank Potts is a Cabernet based Bordeaux style which may contain varying portions of Malbec, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc and Merlot depending on the performance of fruit each vintage. A delightfully soft, round palate with pleasing sweet fruit richness, elegant and with silky tannins the blend is a delight to enjoy either in its youth, or after cellaring. "Dark ruby.

Bleasdale Mulberry Tree Cabernet 2006 Bleasdale is Australia's second oldest family owned winery, established in 1850 by English migrant Frank Potts. A prolific accumulator of trophys and gold medals, Bleasdale claimed Best Australian Red Trophy at the prestigious International Wine Challenge in London. Spice box and cedar, black currant and tobacco in a medium to full bodied cabernet wine. The palate is plump and fleshy, rich and round, yet displays elegance with fine tannins, splendid acids and a long, lingering finish.

Brown Brothers Australian Tawny Port The richness of Shiraz and the softness of Grenache together with smaller quantities of Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignane, Mataro and other varieties, combine together in the Port Soleras at Milawa to produce this Tawny style Port. The fortifying grape spirit is subtle and the wood maturation of this young tawny port has enhanced the developed qualities of the wine. On the palate this delectable port is ample and rich with dried fruit and rancio flavours, indicating a wholesome integration of mature blended port material. It is not a cloying port, with sweetness balanced by the drying sensations that is derived from long ageing in oak barrels.

Buller Beverford Cabernet Sauvignon Reginald Langdon Buller served in the Australian Navy during both world wars. In 1951 he acquired land at Beverford near Swan Hill for the purpose of expanding his winemaking operations outside of Rutherglen. Good palate weight, velvety mouthfeel dries noticably as the tannins become evident. Richness on the finish, which is dry, with fruit flavours lingering.

Chapel Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Chapel Hill is piously crafted to showcase the attractive and distinctive attributes of superfine Cabernet Sauvignon. Sourcing fruit from carefully husbanded vineyards ensures consistency, as it articulates the richness and diverse flavour spectrum of all good things McLaren Vale. An evocative array of flavours. Blackcurrant and beetroot, cloves and brooding mulberry, dark cherries and liquorice, roasted chestnut flavours all mingle harmoniously in the wine.

Chapel Hill The Vicar 2007 Chapel Hill is based around an historic stone church, so it is entirely appropriate that the flagship red be named The Vicar. More wine Vicar? A McLaren Vale icon that has previously claimed the prestigious Australia Trophy and twice collected Silver at the London International. Layers of opulent blackberry mocha and liquorice flavours are seamlessly interlinked by sublime savoury textures. A classic Australian red of astoundingly harmonious complexity and richness, almost of biblical proportions.