TASTING NOTE
Dark purple and ruby appearance with a pink rim leads to a bouquet of ripeness, concentration and power. This wine bursts with fresh crushed blackcurrant, dark cherry, smoky bacon and cocoa beans. The palate is firm, with depth and complexity, yet is elegant and fluid. It is velvety in texture, well poised with bramble characters and lovely structure from the whole bunch portion. This wine is both intense and delicate, and displays the attributes of our Waiheke Vineyard and winemaking. A lovely reflection of the season.

Alc 13%

Peak Drinking: 2027-2060

The original and most powerful expression of Penfolds’ multi-vineyard, multi-district blending philosophy, Grange is arguably Australia’s most celebrated wine and is officially listed as a Heritage Icon of South Australia. Crafted utilising fully-ripe, intensely-flavoured and structured shiraz grapes, the result is a unique Australian style that is now recognised as one of the most consistent of the world’s great wines. With an unbroken line of vintages dating back to the experimental 1951, Grange clearly demonstrates the synergy between Shiraz and the soils and climates of South Australia.

Tasting Notes:

Colour: Dense and deep, bright and lively crimson-red.

Nose: Rampant scents derived from the kitchen (winery) and garden (vineyard) …
A wine-loving forensic sniff or two reveals: Venison carpaccio with a sweet balsamic reduction and olive oil. Or, uncured pastrami? A salsa verde type-emulsion with an emphasis on the parsley and extra virgin olive oil.  Wafts of sticky rice pudding, apricot pip, vanilla pod and coconut husk. Spiced sandalwood, ground cumin and wintergreen notes remind of an eighteen-month sabbatical in oak.

Palate: An advancing wave of flavours, understated power and charm. The swell builds and a more persuasive wave follows …and then more, with each sip. The flavours: Laden with shiraz fruits from the Barossa to the North and McLaren to the South – ‘maritime’ and ‘continental’ climatic/varietal diversity. Liquorice, soy and malt, burnt vanilla marshmallow …Dark chocolate, wrapped in a satiny candle-like coating. Supple oak nuances – dexterously integrated, no doubt compliments of barrel ferment. The texture is creamy and velvety, with tannins that are tight and have a ‘rusty’ edge. Ebullient acidity, whilst lively and racy, is well-managed.

TASTING NOTES:

Black crimson in colour, this wine leaps from the glass with powerful aromatics of blueberries, fresh plum, licorice and nuances of chocolate biscuit. The seamless texture is laced with fresh berry fruit, coffee, vanilla cream and warm spice, giving us a full-bodied Shiraz with an endless depth of flavour and great length.

TECHNICAL NOTES:

The grapes were grown on the Coppermine Road, Gateway, Long Gully Road and Mollydooker Home vineyards in McLaren Vale, and Joppich vineyard in Langhorne Creek. Barrel fermented and matured in 100% American oak, using 55% new and 45% one year old barrels. The required Marquis Fruit Weight for the Family Series is 75% – 85%. The Actual Fruit Weight for 2021 Blue Eyed Boy is 79%.

ABV-15.5% Alc

We’ve shrunk the bottle and kept what matters: great tasting wine and a perfectly portioned pour that fits your life, your fridge door and your weekend plans. Wine doesn’t need to be complicated, exclusive , or serious. That’s why we created Poco Vino.

Abv 12.5%

187ml

The Landing’s vineyard extends over 33 rolling coastal acres, bordering forest and wetlands where kiwi and other native birds roam.

Floral notes and red fruits are complemented by earthy and dried herb aromas.

The palate is soft upon entry, showing fine structure and a juicy finish.

The Landing Syrah 2023 will give an extra punch to your barbecue. Try it with New Zealand grilled lamb chops or chargrilled eggplant.

Abv 13%

Winery notes (2022 Vintage)
“A pastoral run dating back to 1839, and originally named Wolta Wolta, the 329-acre Lodge Hill Vineyard is situated on the Eastern Ranges, five kilometres east of the Clare township. Jim Barry purchased the land for The Lodge Hill Vineyard in 1977 as he was sure it would “produce some of the best Riesling in the Clare Valley.” However, in 1979, Jim Barry planted his first Shiraz in this location, producing our award-winning Lodge Hill Shiraz.

Spiced blue and black fruits lead the nose, intertwined with high-class oak. The wine is youthful and vibrant with hints of black pepper, black plum, and a spicy lift. On entry, the palate is all blue and black fruits with integrated oak, then moves into a bunch-like spice, married with violets and black pepper, finishing back in the blue compote spectrum. A layered and detailed for those on the lookout. Delicious!”

Gold medal (NZ Int’l Wine Show 2024)
Gold medal (Royal Hobart Wine Show 2024)
Gold medal (Perth Royal Wine Show 2024)
Gold medal (Royal Sydney Wine Show 2024)

Drink now to 2030.

The 2022 Boxer boasts a robust foundation of dark fruit, black cherries, mocha, and a hint of clove spice that comes alive in the glass. Its velvety texture delivers notes of fresh plum, balanced tannins, and a subtle touch of toasted oak, all of which enhance the richness of the fruit. This wine offers a complex experience with multiple layers that are sure to impress.

TECHNICAL NOTES:

The grapes were grown in vineyards in McLaren Vale and Langhorne Creek.

The Boxer has been Barrel fermented and matured in 100% American oak, using 38% new, 49% one-year-old, and 13% two-year-old barrels. The required Marquis Fruit Weight for the Lefty Series is 65% – 75%. The Actual Fruit Weight for 2021 The Boxer is 68%.

Alcohol: 16.0%

The palate is medium-weight, relative to the likes of the warm climate Bin 28 shiraz. The blue fruits noted on the nose are quite apparent on the flavour profile. However, the wine is orientated towards the savoury end of the spectrum. Cured meats, pepper, olives and paprika flavours vying for attention. On further inspection, almond kernels and cardamom add to the allure.

The tannins are silken, finely woven around the fruit. The acid line is as neat as a pin. Everything is in the right place, a lovely wine now with decades of potential for those who can wait.

But they are also ancient, dating back to this legendary wine’s first vintages in the 1950s. So the wine’s deep smoky spice comes from the old vine Shiraz itself, which shines here as in no other.

From the fruit too comes the pure, powerful flavour and tannin structure, which will sustain an incredible future in cellar.