JUNE WINE CLUB OFFERS
Majella 'The Musician' Cabernet Shiraz is undoubtedly one of Australia's most-loved red wines with a huge following of fans. The long-awaited newly released 2017 vintage of The Musician is another sensational example of this classic Aussie blend.
Over the past couple of years this has been a dominant performer on the local wine show circuit; collecting gold medals at the last two Royal Melbourne Wine Shows. It was also awarded a remarkable 96 points by the expert judging panel at the 2018 Royal Melbourne Wine Show. We're delighted to welcome this superb drinking red wine from Majella, which could well be one of the bargain red buys of the year.
Also featured this month are new vintages of benchmark Shaw + Smith Sauvignon Blanc and Bannockburn Pinot Noir, along with new releases from Torzi Matthews, Robert Oatley and the legendary John Duval.
2017 Majella The Musician Cabernet Shiraz The highly anticipated newly released 2017 Majella The Musician Cabernet Shiraz is another super impressive offering that has been a dominant performer on the Australian Wine Show circuit over the past couple of years, including a Gold Medal (96 Points) at the 2018 Royal Melbourne Wine Show.
Bursting with plenty of typical blackcurrant, raspberry, herb notes. Mouth-wateringly juicy and impressively approachable, this is another impressive release that will deliver plenty of drinking pleasure in the short to medium term.
'95 Points' - James Halliday Enter MBASAVE at checkout
2018 Mitchelton Victoria Series Shiraz One of Australia’s most historical and highly acclaimed wine producers, Mitchelton delivers an impressive range of Shiraz across various price points; this 'Victoria Series Shiraz' delivers impressive bang-for-buck.
Designed to be approachable in its youth, this is mouth-filling and soft with plenty of blackberries, raspberry and plum flavours, and licorice spice. An easy-drinking Shiraz that's perfect for any time of the year, it offers plenty of appeal in the short to medium term. Enter MBASAVE at checkout
2020 Shaw + Smith Sauvignon Blanc Shaw and Smith has firmly established itself as one of Australia's leading Sauvignon Blanc makers. The 2020 Shaw and Smith Sauvignon Blanc represents the 31st vintage of this wine, which is once again an exceptional Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc.
Offering lively and aromatic notes of passionfruit, nashi pear, and lime, the palate is typically intense with plenty of fresh limey fruit, restrained tropical fruit notes and mouthwatering acidity. The impressive purity and dry, balanced finish make this a standout example that is sure to be well-received by Shaw and Smith fans. Enter MBASAVE at checkout
2017 Ferngrove Black Label Chardonnay Chardonnay thrives in the isolated and cool climate of Western Australia's Frankland River region. This is where Ferngrove call home and regularly deliver impressive offerings under their Black Label range.
This 2017 Ferngrove Black Label Chardonnay receives plenty of care and attention from its winemakers; wild fermentation in new and old French oak with lees stirring has delivered some impressive texture and complexity, which are in fine balance with the vibrant white peach, grapefruit and citrus flavours. A vibrant, approachable Chardonnay that is ready to be enjoyed now, this offers brilliant value. Enter MBASAVE at checkout
The Lane Lois Blanc de Blanc Sparkling NV Located high in the Adelaide Hills at up to 500 meters, over the past few years the Lane Vineyard has emerged as one of the most promising wineries in this acclaimed wine region. The hot sunny days and cold evenings in the region, naturally imparts a mineral freshness and well balanced acidity to the grapes - making it ideal for the production of high quality sparkling wines.
The Lane Lois Blanc de Blancs Sparkling NV is made entirely from Chardonnay with three different clones used in this wines. A beautifully vibrant sparkling wine this offers lovely lifted aromas of lemon sorbet, nashi pear, grapefruit zest and some toastiness. Crunchy green apple, lemon and lime are all present on the palate with a fine tight bead and taut acid length. A high quality Adelaide Hills sparkling wine with enormous appeal. Enter MBASAVE at checkout
2018 Robert Oatley Cabernet Sauvignon Robert Oatley's 'Signature Series' of wine draws on a remarkable selection of vineyards, which in the hands of the highly acclaimed Larry Cherubino showcases the leading wine regions and their most successful wine styles.
The 2018 Robert Oatley Signature Cabernet Sauvignon is a full-flavoured yet finely structured Margaret River Cabernet; this is packed with flavours of blackcurrant, blackberries, dried herb and plum with fine, elegant, subtle tannins providing support. A wine of enormous appeal and a prime example of why the region is considered home to Australia's finest Cabernet Sauvignon. Enter MBASAVE at checkout
2020 Torzi Matthews Frost Dodger Riesling The just released 2020 Torzi Matthew Frost Dodger Riesling offers loads of zesty, citrus and white stone fruits aromatic, while the palate sears with vibrancy, texture and weight, finishing crisp, dry and long. A top flight example of Eden Valley Riesling with a long future ahead of it - although it's pretty irresistible now.
"96 Points. I gather Dom Torzi thinks this 2020 is one of his best releases to date. I guess he’d know. Firstly, wonderful texture and feel in the mouth with plenty of chalk and stony stuff. Flavours are green apple, lime and lemon verbena, fennel and ginger. It’s intense and crunchy, but has weight and powdery grip to go with all the sizzling acidity. It’s very long, and firm, to close. Most definitely a bit of the old mouth-watering going on here. Tasted: Jun20 12.5% alc. $28 Screwcap Drink: 2021 - 2035" - Gary Walsh, The Wine Front. Enter MBASAVE at checkout
2017 Longview Yakka Shiraz Matured for 15 months in old and new French barriques, the 2017 Longview Yakka Shiraz displays vibrant blue fruits, spice, flavours of dark chocolate and coffee. This elegant, cool-climate shiraz is medium bodied and finishes with delicious velvety texture and impressive balance and length.
"95 Points. A delicious Hills shiraz that drinks well young and has what it takes to cellar for quite a few years. There are chocolate, vanilla, blackberry aromas and the palate adds some meaty charcuterie notes while delivering power and concentration. A very smart shiraz. $30" - Huon Hooke, Gourmet Traveller Wine Magazine, Feb/ March 2020. Enter MBASAVE at checkout
2018 John Duval Plexus When it comes to Australian winemakers, few are as esteemed as John Duval. Appointed Chief Winemaker at Penfolds in 1986, Duval followed in the footsteps of Australian winemaking greats including Max Schubert and Don Ditter, and was the custodian of Penfolds Grange for almost 30 years. In 2003, John Duval established his eponymous label, with a focus on old vine Barossa Valley Shiraz, along with some select other Rhone varietals.
John Duval Plexus is a traditional Barossa blend of Shiraz, Grenache and Mourvedre made with the intention of expressing a wide spectrum of red fruit flavours whilst delivering structure and balance. Made using traditional winemaking techniques, the 2018 John Duval Plexus certainly delivers on its objective; this is a delicious, approachable red that will provide plenty of drinking pleasure over the coming decade. Enter MBASAVE at checkout
2017 Bannockburn Pinot Noir Bannockburn Vineyards was established on Victoria's Bellarine Peninsula by the late Stuart Hooper in 1974; his vision was to create a vineyard which would produce Australian wine of a quality to emulate the great wines of France, in particular top-line Burgundies.
Today, Bannockburn continues to realise Hooper's vision, and is now considered one of Australia's truly great Pinot Noir makers. This 2017 Bannockburn Pinot Noir offers lifted red fruits and savoury forest floor on the nose, bright acid and fine tannin on the palate. Immediately enjoyable and versatile with regard to food pairings, this wine will reward medium term ageing in cellar. Enter MBASAVE at checkout
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