Aficionado – Reds which are unique, rare or aged

Mount Langi Ghiran Cliff Edge Shiraz (6 Bottles) 2006 Excellent fine grained tannins supporting blackcurrant and black berry fruit characters withunderlying spice and savoury complexity.
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92100 Epitomising the philosophy that the whole is greater than the sum of the parts, and highlighting Dan Buckle's skill as a blender, this is a complex and structured wine with brooding black cherry and plum fruit, supported by fine well-balanced tannins and lively acidity. Dark chocolate oak falls into line in the background.Tyson Stelzer, Wine100, August 200994100Similar in many ways to Billi Billi, but with a riper fruit spectrum and much more juicy plum and spice fruit on the finish; controlled oak too.James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion 2009 

Yering Station Yarra Valley Heathcote Shiraz Viognier 2007 Here is a shiraz viognier that really nails the mix perfectly. The viognier just adds a little perfume and spice, while it is the shiraz that is the main show in town. Rich intense and powerful palate with great concentration. Most impressive wine for this style. 93 Points (The West Australian)
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93 PointsHere is a shiraz viognier that really nails the mix perfectly. The viognier just adds a little perfume and spice, while it is the shiraz that is the main show in town. Rich intense and powerful palate with great concentration. Most impressive wine for this style. The West Australian, 432010 

Tolley Elite Mt Benson Barossa Valley Shiraz (6 Bottles) 2007 As its name suggests, Tolley Elite is made using the very finest fruit of the vintage. This 2007 release was sourced from Barossa vineyards ranging from 1525 years old, resulting in greater intensity and character. At one of the worlds largest wine competitions, the 2011 London International Wine Challenge, this won Silver in 2010 and Gold in 2011, drawing praise from judges: Sweet oak, fruit. Complex, balanced, a very fine wine.
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1 Gold  4 Silver  11 Bronze  Rated 90100 James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2012. Wines above 90 = Highly recommended. Wines of great quality, style and character, worthy of a place in any cellar. 

Clearview Estate Winery Old Olive Block Hawkes Bay Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Cabernet Franc Malbec 2009 The palate is generous, warm and spicy with complex flavours of cassis and plum.Savoury oak and long tannins finish this wine beautifully.
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1 Gold  1 Trophy  GOLD Medal TROPHY Spieleglau International Wine Competition 2011 

Kairos Fait Main Martinborough Pinot Noir (6 Bottles) 2009 Fait Main is French for By Hand. The inaugural release from Steve Bennett, Master of Wine is one of the most complex, Burgundian-styled, hand-crafted Pinots ever made in New Zealand. This is a Pinot to meditate over, delivering new layers of complex flavour with every sniff and sip.
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Babich Irongate Gimblett Gravels Hawkes Bay Cabernet Merlot Franc 2008 A dense, silken red from the Gimblett Gravels district of Hawkes Bay. Elegant wine with an array of red berry, cassis, new leather and spiceanise flavours together with an influence of classy oak. Impressive wine with excellent cellaring potential. 5 STARS 93 POINTS, Bob Campbell MW
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5 Stars Bob Campbell MW4.5 Stars Winestate4.5 Stars Wine Orbit