Generosity of rich fruit combined with a firm structure; Monte is the best of both worlds. The fruit characters are warm spice and violets and the palate is velvety with a touch of herbal earthiness.
Nebbiolo is responsible for some of the finest wines of Italy and has now found a natural home in Australia on the red volcanic soils of the cool-climate Hilltops region of NSW. Light in colour but intense flavours of dried cherries, violets and roses.
The Hunter Valley can produce standout Cabernet with power, structure and balance when grown on the right vineyard. From 50-year-old vines, concentrated cassis and black fruit abound with a perfectly balanced palate.
Sangiovese is one of the oldest known varieties in the world. This Sangiovese is a perfect example of this accessible, ready to drink style; perfectly medium bodied with red fruit flavours and a deliciously savoury finish.
Continuing his love of Italian varietals this is a new arrival from David Hook. A bouquet of dark brooding red fruits and earth, sweet and savoury, firm but smooth. The perfect antipasto wine.
Barbera is a medium bodied wine with aromas of dried cherry and plums. The beautiful savoury flavours on the palate are followed by a firm acidity and lingering soft tannins.
They say Barbera is the most food friendly variety in the world. With its plush fruit characters of currants and blackberries and its soft, supple tannins this is a wine that is dangerously more-ish.
Winemaker Ian Little spent years of his childhood in Argentina and has returned many times to explore the wine regions and culture of what is a vast and fascinating country. Llamas is a fun project showcasing Malbec, the signature variety of Argentina.
