Shiraz/Cabernet Sauvignon

Region: Australia
Grape variety: Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and other red grape varietals

Tasting notes: Made from a blend of Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, and other red varietals, [yellow tail] Jammy Red Roo is full of fruit aromas and flavours. Aromas of natural forest fruits and strawberries and cream flow over a vanillin undertone. Flavour is sweet and vibrant, with notes of juicy red berries, vanilla and chocolate.

Region: Australia, McLaren Vale
Grape variety: Shiraz & Cabernet Sauvignon

Background: Started by the late Doug Collet in 1973, Woodstock in McLaren Vale has always had an eye on the future. As well as red, white and rose wines, Woodstock has a ken focus on fortified wines too. When his son and current owner, Scott took over in 1982, the tradition has continued with fine wine making from the old vines on the property. Ben Glaetzer is now the chief winemaker with Scott managing vines – a winning team as shown by the Heartland range.

Tasting notes: The colour is deep, dark red with an almost black centre, yet still visible bright, youthful hues on the edges. Satsuma Plums, blueberries, blackberries, beetroot and a hint of rhubarb aromas. Savoury toasted spice characters of anise, cloves and cardamom, seamlessly mingle with mouth-watering hints of fennel, caraway and min on the nose, with just a speckle of pepper.
These characters follow through on to the palate, with a fine structured vanilla oak base providing a holding pattern for the flavours to be held up generously. Elegant yet firm tannins from Cabernet Sauvignon provide a sophisticated backbone, whilst fleshy Shiraz enriches the body and blossoms in the mouth, providing warm enriching and powerful flavours. The texture is powerful with great structure and definition in its youth, this full textured wine will evolve over time and reward with more complex flavours.

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Region: Barossa Valley, Australia

Grape Variety: 100% Shiraz

Background: A family-owned boutique winery producing premium Barossa Valley wines. Ben Glaetzer makes unique, elegant wines which are treated as classics. Ben has previously won the Qantas Young Winemaker of the Year and in 2005, he was inducted as the youngest ever member of the Barons of the Barossa, a special Wine Fraternity of industry personalities.

Tasting Notes: Anaperanna is a seamless fusion of two varieties, Shiraz and Cabernet. It is the epitome of power, grace and elegance, with pure flavours of cassis, dried herbs and Asian spices.

Food Pairing: Pairs well with steak and beef, game and roasted meats, savoury and rich dishes or hearty stews.

Awards:
The Great Australian Red Competition - Silver

Critic Scores:
Ray Jordan - 96 Points
James Halliday - 95 Points
Wine Advocate - 94 Points

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Region: Langhorne Creek, Australia

Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Dolcetto/Lagrein

Background: A collaboration of industry veterans Ben Glaetzer, Scott Collet, Grant Tilbrook and Nick Keukenmeester who have developed Heartland into an award-winning winery, since producing the first vintage in 2001. They embrace the best Australian fruits and create wines of balance and texture with a uniquely Australian identity.

Tasting Notes: Vibrant, deep ruby in colour. A beautifully fragrant wine with black fruit characters of cherry, sweet plums and blackcurrant on the nose, with notes of chocolate and nutmeg spice. Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz give this wine a rich, savoury character and good structure. A splash of Lagrein contributes spice and tannin. The tightness and structure of the Lagrein, pulls the wine together and makes this blend a perfect match with food.

Food Pairing: Goes exceptionally well with grilled and barbecued meats, rich and hearty dishes, Italian-style fare and aged cheeses.

Critic Scores:
Natalie MacLean - 91 Points

Region: Australia, Langhorne Creek
Grape variety: Shiraz & Cabernet Sauvignon

Background: A collaboration of industry veterans Ben Glaetzer, Scott Collet, Grant Tilbrook and Nick Keukenmeester who have developed Heartland into an award-winning winery, since producing the first vintage in 2001. They embrace the best Australian fruits and create wines of balance and texture with a uniquely Australian identity.

Tasting notes: Dark fruit dominates the palate at this stage, while the structure is discernable and ready to support the wine.
The intensity of this wine provides all the impetus required for long term cellaring, while the deft handling of oak and the finely tuned acidity will ensure that it stays on track to be a balanced and generous wine.

Reviews
Score: 95/100 - Ray Jordan - Wine Pilot: Good vintage, classy wine. A compelling combination. This excellent blend of cabernet and shiraz from the 2016 vintage is only just, and ever so just, starting to see some initial development. But it is so far from where it will finish. Rich and smooth dark chocolate and dark fruit characters merge seamlessly with the cedary oak and fine chalky tannins. There's a slightly liqueur fruit thing happening there. A great example of what this region can do, amply demonstrating the virtues of blending these two varieties.

Points: 95/100 - Tyson Stelzer: Ben Glaetzer has long championed Shiraz Cabernet blends in the Barossa, and has tactically highlighted Cabernet to take the lead in his Langhorne Creek flagship. Redcurrants pop with crunchy acidity, gently accented with regional menthol, well married with the plush blueberries of Shiraz. Expertly deployed oak brings dark chocolate to the union, fixing an impressively fine, confident tannin frame that confirms both persistence and endurance.

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Region: Australia, Barossa Valley
Grape variety: Shiraz & Cabernet Sauvignon

Background: Langmeil’s history dates back to 1842 and the winery now draws on Barossa’s cultural beginnings and combines it with world-class winemaking. Its flagship, Freedom Shiraz, comes from what is believed to be the oldest Shiraz vines in the world, dating back to 1843. Old Barossan vines are a trademark of the winery, as are Chief Winemaker, Paul Lindner’s minimal intervention techniques.

Tasting notes: Ripe and juicy berries flow onto the palate which is medium bodied, with soft and velvety tannins adding a lovely structure and texture to the wine while sweet and briary spice balances the juicy fruit through to the finish.

Awards
Barossa Wine Show 2022 - Silver

Region: Australia, Barossa Valley
Grape variety: Cabernet Sauvignon (67%) & Shiraz (33%)

Background: The Barossa has garnered a Legendary reputation for the exceptional quality of its red wines from some of the world’s oldest vineyards. They were planted in the 1840s and are still cultivated by descendants of the original settlers. The Lindner family of Langmeil Winery has been immersed in the Barossa’s culture of farming, food, wine and community for six generations. Their commitment to quality in all aspects is unwavering and any wine that bears the Langmeil name represents the family’s pursuit of excellence in wine and community.

Aging: 13% new French oak, 5% new American oak and 82% seasoned oak. Twenty-four months in oak.

Tasting notes: Medium to deep crimson with purple hues. Lifted blue fruits on the nose with hints of raspberry and Satsuma plum joining the mix. Hints of mint and liquorice add to the complexity with cedary oak and savoury notes. Rich and juicy fruit flows through the palate which is medium to full-bodied. The Cabernet Sauvignon shines through with its blackcurrant, blueberries and brambly spice, while the Shiraz fills the palate and softens the tannins on the finish.

Food pairing: Medium-rare Bolar roast with mushrooms, grilled ‘T’ bone steak medium-rare.

Awards
International Wine & Spirits Competition 2021 - Silver

Region: Langhorne Creek, Australia

Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon & Shiraz

Background: A collaboration of industry veterans Ben Glaetzer, Scott Collet, Grant Tilbrook and Nick Keukenmeester who have developed Heartland into an award-winning winery, since producing the first vintage in 2001. They embrace the best Australian fruits and create wines of balance and texture with a uniquely Australian identity.

Tasting Notes: The colour evokes rich crimson cloaks and rubies with an opaque core of intense fruit. Old fashioned liquorice straps and ripe raspberries ride shotgun while blackberry fruit drives the wagon across the plain. The palate is all about the fruit with enough structure to see you home. The length of finish surprises while it delights.
A burst of dark primary fruit hits the palate with a compote of blueberries, blackberries and currants. These powerful fruit notes can engulf the uninitiated, but waves of spice, fresh spearmint and dried herbs can be discovered by seasoned flavour explorers.

Food Pairing: Pairs well wih grilled steak, heart meat dishes, spicy and savoury foods or vegetarian alternatives.