The Signature has been around for almost fifty years and has developed a loyal following, due to its quality and consistency of style. The defining Australian Cabernet Shiraz, Signature has set the benchmark for this iconic style, drawing on Yalumba's baronial resource of vineyards. A sentimental favourite, with a heritage deeply rooted in Barossa viticulture, Signature has an ability to unravel a myriad of flavours when enjoyed in it's youth, and to age gracefully in the bottle.

Yalumba have drawn Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz from some of their best Barossa vineyards. The Scribbler emulates one of Australia's most revered wines Signature Cabernet Shiraz, which has been released continuously to devotees since the inaugural 1962 vintage. Scribbler is a new and recent classic, thanks to Yalumba's long established tenure as custodian of the Barossa's finest vineyards. Equal parts Cabernet and Shiraz, the revered and enduring Claret style in Australian red wine.

In 1974, Yalumba created an outstanding Cabernet Shiraz blend known simply as Fine Dry Red 1A. The wine soon became a legend in winemaking circles, appreciated both for its expression of fruit and restrained power. Released only in special vintages, FDR1A is a continuing example of Yalumba's supremacy in the quintessential Australian red wine genre which is an accord of Cabernet and Shiraz.

Yalumba can be proud of a history which dates back to 1849 and FDR1A is a wine of great significance to Australia's eldest family owned winery. Fine Dry Red 1A is only ever released in the finest vintage years, a no expense spared project to construct the ultimate accord in Cabernet and Shiraz, stylized by one of the nation's most eminent, baronial winemaking estates. The quality of fruit is second to none, vinification is assigned to the most accomplished masters and the quality of oak is an indulgence representing the pinnacle of the cooper's trade.

V & A Lane is a long, straight road that dissects Coonawarra's famous Terra rossa strip at its midpoint. Originally surveyed in the late 1840s, the lane divides the original electorates of Victoria and Albert. Traditionally it has been used as a landmark to separate northern and southern vineyards in Coonawarra, a prestigious and highly sought locality for growing exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz. The precious fruit from these vineyards exhibits a signature density and richness, the defining characteristic of this location along the Coonawarra strip.

V & A Lane is a long, straight road that dissects Coonawarra's famous Terra rossa strip at it's midpoint. Originally surveyed in the 1850s, V & A Lane divides the bygone electorates of Victoria and Albert. Traditionally, it has been used as a landmark to separate northern and southern vineyards in Coonawarra, a prestigious slice of real estate and highly sought locality for planting Cabernet Sauvignon.

Nestled in the heart of Coonawarra is the famous three gabled, heritage listed Wynns winery building. Originally constructed by Coonawarra pioneer and patriarch John Riddoch, the three gables silhouette is one of Australia's most recognizable labels, representing a distinctive marque of the finest quality Coonawarra wines. A limited release crafted from a selection of small, choice parcels of fruit, dominated by Cabernet with a slightly smaller component of Shiraz, The Gables is a special edition, fashioned for earlier drinking alongside a diverse range of cuisines.

Since 1973, Wolf Blass have amassed thousands of medals and trophies at wine competitions in Australia and around the world. Harvests of Cabernet and Shiraz are sourced from excellent vineyards, managed by the best growers. The quality of fruit is crucial, Wolf Blass focuses on ripe grapes with rich colours and heightened varietal expression. Red Label will evolve beautifully but is ultimately designed for early drinking and ready for enjoyment now. Savour this Wolf at every occasion, a superb food wine to accompany your favourite faire.

Black Label is nothing if not majestic, it's place in the annals of Australian folklore crystallized after it became synonymous with the Jimmy Watson trophy.

From the exceptional 1991 vintage, this smooth and elegant edition is a blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Shiraz, sourced from McLaren Vale, Coonawarra and Clare Valley. The bouquet has the typical Black Label intensity of rich chocolate, mint and fruit aromas complexed by vanilla oak. Plump and hedonistic, full bodied and intense with blackberry fruits, integrated wood and incredible warmth, this sumptuous and historic wine sits ready to drink alongside succulent, slowly braised meats in rich wine-based sauces.

It's well known that Shiraz and Cabernet make good bedfellows, but in a rare case of three's company, a tranche of Petit Verdot takes Scrubby Rise to another level, contributing vibrant colour and rich fragrances. All three varietals conspire to achieve the balance, elegance and structure of this sensational effort by Wirra Wirra. Scrubby Rise is a triumvirate of solid structure and generous fruit, It's the acid however which keeps the wine fresh without being weighed down by heavy tannins.

An accord of estate grown Cabernet Sauvignon from the upper rows of Jaensches Vineyard, assembled around a backbone of Shiraz from the lower slopes of Block 3. Parcels are separately treated to a traditional old world vinification in open top fermenters, followed by a fortnight of maceration for optimal uptake of flavours and tannin, the Cabernet component is matured in French oak barriques while Shiraz is sent for a term of age in a selection of American oaks, to be assembled and bottled for maximal sauvage charm, unfiltered and unfined.

The Taylors still refer to their original vineyard property as Promised Land, due to the fulfilled promise of its rich fertile soils. Made to a fashion that's universally appealing, with a hallmark of quality that's unmistakable, Promised Land delivers a rich Shiraz Cabernet wine with great mid palate presence, generous fruit and gentle tannins, skillfully assembled into a satisfying claret style red. Whether relaxing at home or dining out, Promised Land can be enjoyed immediately upon release and is the perfect wine for every occasion.

Partners is named for the founders who established the winemaking operation in 1903. An important part of the Penfolds vineyard portfolio until the 1960s, Tatachilla is now source of fruit for the nation's most prestigious brands. Fully ripe harvests of Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz are assembled into a smooth, early drinking table red that's ripe with the richness of chocolatey plum flavours and fragrant blackberry spice, its sleek velvet tannins and polished background oak, bringing the wine to a long, savoury drying finish.

Tapanappa acquired and renovated the precious Whalebone Vineyard at Wrattonbully in 2002. The thirty year old Shiraz and Cabernet vines have responded magnificently. The paradox is that despite being cooler than Coonawarra, the fruit ripens earlier and more completely. The still air, cool night and warm days particularly suit the rejuvenated vines. The quality of fruit is ideal for a masculine Medoc style, not surprising given the similarity of soil, geology and climate to that of St. Emilion in Bordeaux. By maestro Brian Croser, only a few hundred cases are made.

Soul Growers make wines which are true to the Barossa, heart and soul, the very soils which were tilled by pioneering ancestors, the distinguished old vines which have sired plantings throughout the entire nation and far abroad. The exquisite vintages of Soul Growers are defined by their eloquence of varietal character and articulation of sublime regional charm. It is the timeless accord of Barossa grown Cabernet and Shiraz which best articulates the enduring eminence of great Australian wine. An enthralling alchemy of succulent dark fruits, tarry savouriness and toothsome, chocolatey tannins.

Conceptually, an adaptation of the pulp novel Sin on Wheels, realized through an equitable coupling of Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz. Fruit is harvested off fully mature vines, crushed into fermenters and treated to maceration for the optimal extraction of colour and tannins. A course of vinification on skins and pressing into a selection of new and seasoned French oak barriques, for the completion of malolactic and term of maturation. This is Passion, a monster bigger than the three of us that leads us to soapbox, even to grandstand and sometimes pass out on the couch.

Here is the culmination of over fifty years viticultural and winemaking expertise, only ever produced in the finest years. An accord of Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon, exuding intense aromas of blackcurrant, mocha and spice, the palate is rich and robust, the tannins are mouthfiling and refined. Estate Reserve is a wine of exceptional quality, of perfectly framed fruit and pliable long lived tannins, for those wanting the reward of genuinely outstanding McLaren Vale Cabernet Shiraz, built to go the distance by a Jimmy Watson winning team.

Founded by the Redman family in 1954, Rouge Homme has established a tradition over five decades, of providing excellent quality Coonawarra wines displaying richness and warmth, while maintaining the medium to full body of the cellar style. A splendid Aussie claret style, very approachable on release, Redman evoloves handsomely. A Shiraz Cabernet that shows an abundance of fruit and a fine tannin structure, indicative of the finest Coonawarra. An immensely satisfying red wine of tradition and stature, flavoursome and long.

The Futures is a celebration of great partnerships, a toast to the uniquely Australian accord of Cabernet and Shiraz, but also a toast to the faith of those friends who believed in Peter Lehmann and played a crucial role in the establishment of the Lehmann wine company. The first wine that Peter Lehmann ever made under his own eponymous label was called the Futures. It was offered exclusive to friends and family on a pay now and we'll deliver in two years plan, essentially because Lehmann needed the cash to finance his fledgling enterprise.

The Peter Lehmann team treat every wine as a piece of art, composed with the assistance of a palette of fruit from more than 140 growers across the length and breadth of Barossa Valley. Many of the independent growers identify Peter Lehmann as mentor of the Barossa and will submit nothing but their finest fruit. Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon are synonymous with the great national icon wines of Peter Lehmann, as he has continued to make a distinguished contribution for decades to the evolution of the Barossa Shiraz Cabernet style

Strandlines are ancient dunes which mark the retreating oceanfront from what is now Naracoorte Range in Wrattonbully. This unique topography harbours the famed Terra Rossa topsoils over Gambier limestone. The significant value of these soils for viticulture lies in the near perfect drainage they provide, leading to small crops of wonderfully intense fruit. When vintage conditions are considered to be at their optimum, Pepper Tree assemble a wine from their finest barrels of Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz to be bottled into the flagship Strandlines.

Outstanding Langtons Classification. St Henri was originally modelled after a wine made at a local Adelaide Hills estate named Auldana, eventually acquired by Penfolds. The resident winemaker was married to a Henrietta and his son's name was Henri. Penfold's chief winemaker John Davoren's devoted work with St. Henri set new standards in Barossa reds. St. Henri has long established itself as an elegant, perfumed style based on exemplary fruit definition delicately backed by supple background oak, a modern St Henri classic.

Penfolds St. Henri is a counterpoint to Grange, being a highly successful, alternative expression of Shiraz that's unfettered by oak. St. Henri continues to deliver fundamentally superior quality wines of great breeding and unmatchable value, a unanimously appealing perfumed style based on fruit definition and seasoned oak. A classy and compelling wine when young, St Henri exhibits the timeless characters of historically classic vintages. Now formative and youthful, it is already completely integrated, with the potential to be a complex, long lived red.

One of the world's most recognized marques, Penfolds define the classic Aussie accord of Cabernet and Shiraz, a genre unto itself, into an approachable, freshly flavoured, early drinking style. Dr Penfold held a firm belief in the medicinal value of wine and obtained cuttings from the south of France, replanting them around his homestead in Adelaide Hills. Max Schubert called on the fruit of these ancient cuttings in the 1940s as he began his trials in formulating the mighty Grange. He now lends his name to a splendid construct of sound structure and succulence of fruit.

Koonunga Hill is very much a reflection of the Penfolds winemaking philosophy and style. Since the inaugural vintage of 1976, Koonunga Hill's reputation has been built upon widespread acclaim. The fundamentals endure, find the best fruit and spare no expense. Treat each parcel to the full course of Penfold efficacy and age the finished wine in a selection of the finest oak. Koonunga Hill continues the tradition, representing a profound experience of the enduring Cabernet Shiraz style, while carrying the Penfolds assurance of quality.

Fashioned to the timeless and enduring Australian claret styling, proud recipient of the coveted Red Wine of Year Trophy at the prestigious London International. Sourced from the finest Penfold vineyards, Koonunga Hill is known for its fully flavoured palate, solid varietal fruit character and well rounded structure. A firm backbone of Shiraz and gentle oak, in a spicey, fruit driven, early drinking style, its rich sweet palate and savoury finish makes Koonunga Hill the red wine of choice to accompany braised meats in rich tomato mushroom salsa.

Labelled very plainly as Penfolds Claret, Grange Hermitage 1967 claimed the seventh Jimmy Watson Memorial Trophy for best one year old red in the land. 1965 Grange had already claimed the same accolade two years previously. Individual bottles of vintage 1967 may be labelled as Bin 74 or Bin 95. Max Schubert describes vintage 1967 as sweet, complex and intense, stocky /truffle like. Developed with ripe, concentrated, meaty chocolate flavours, silky tannin structure and long, well balanced finish.

Grange combines the intensity and stature of peerless quality new world Shiraz, with the complementary influence of completely new, fine American oak. Grange 1965, plainly labelled as Penfolds Claret, claimed the coveted Jimmy Watson Trophy, Australia's highest and most distinguished accolade. Vintage 1965 continued to amass conspicuous wine show awards well into the 1970s. Bottles were marked with Bin numbers 69 and 70, 71 and 95. A very autumnal style of Grange, seasoned with intriguing mushroom notes, cedar and pastoral leaf.

The 1989 Grange Hermitage is beginning to show some seriously attractive older maturation characters, developing sooner by comparison to its more robust 1988 and 1990 counterparts. 91% Shiraz 9% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Kalimna and other Barossa vineyards, as well as the McLaren Vale, it has the typical solid structure and strength of character to produce another classic Grange.

The hallmark of this release is powerful fruit intensity, superb length and typical Grange complexity, showing integrated fruit and oak flavours which are very persistent, reflecting the exceptional quality of the 1988 vintage. An ideal growing season followed by a warm dry vintage, produced an elegant Grange. 94% Shiraz, 6% Cabernet Sauvignon from Kalimna and other vineyards in the Barossa, Padthaway and McLaren Vale. A classic Grange, from an outstanding vintage year, the 1988 will develop superbly until 2008 and beyond.

The pinnacle of Australian wines, Grange is always exciting and opulent.

A very great Grange, the mild and relatively dry growing season lead to a very successful vintage. This was the final release crafted by Max Schubert's successor Don Ditter.

The unique and distinctive Grange style is based on ripe Shiraz fruit and stylish American oak in fine harmony. The 1985 Grange is predominantly Shiraz with a small amount (1%) Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from the Kalimna and other superior vineyards in the Barossa, Clare Valley and Modbury (Adelaide Plains). A cool to mild growing season followed by similarly good conditions at vintage, with late rain delaying picking. An elegantly structured vintage with blackberry black olive plum flavours, and firm savoury tannins.

A meticulous regimen for vineyard selection, coupled with exacting winecraft, ensures each vintage of Grange displays a different character.

The 1983 Grange is one of the grandest ever, an exceptional wine and a standout edition from what was otherwise a disastrous vintage across most of Australia's winegrowing regions. Fires, hail, drought and heat, it all happened in 1983. Somehow Penfolds seemed to rise above the adversities of the vintage and produced monumental flagship wines. This Grange stands muscular, powerfully constructed and robust, one of the finest Granges of all time, a great Australian Shiraz with a claim to being one of the finest ever.

Intensely spicy, raspberried, honeyed wine – incredibly fragrant – with cedar and cranberry scents frollicking throughout. These characteristics work better on the nose than they do in the mouth, yet still it's as long and impressive as a freight train. Some will love this wine's fleshy, warm sweetness, others may find it too oddball – but it's in fine balance.

Winemaker John Duval called the 1981 a big, tannic Grange. It is just that, a very powerful, inky, purple-colored wine that is still almost primary and unevolved in its surprising youthfulness. This formidably endowed, broodingly backward, thick, full-bodied, muscular wine has a boatload of chocolate-infused plum, caramel, and cassis flavors. With high tannin, huge grip, and some propensity toward austerity, this is a monster Grange that may not totally assimilate the high levels of tannin, but there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic about its future.

A fabulous Grange, powerful, seamlessly constructed wine with perfect levels of glycerin and extract. The wine still seems very youthful, made in a very voluptuous, blockbuster Grange style. It is just now reaching its plateau of drinkability.

Memorable for being the last of all vintages to be bottled in the original buff white foil capsules, the first edition to be made available in magnums, nowadays there are usually six hundred magnums of Grange bottled each year. Winemaker Don Ditter describes 1979 as complex, with plenty of soft, slightly lifted tobacco, berry gamey fruit fragrances. A highly concentrated palate with rich, cedar blackberry fruit, firm and massive, all supported by dry tannins before a long flavourful finish.

The 1960 to 1977 editions of Grange Hermitage were regularly entered into Australian Wine Shows with considerable success. Max Schubert retired as chief winemaker in 1973, but remained involved as mentor and Winemaker Emeritus for another twenty years. Schubert described 1977 Grange as "Complex and vibrant, sweet, meaty truffly fruit with perfumed apricot marmalade and black fruit notes. Concentrated and textured with sweet, briary, apricot, star anise. Fine dry tannins and excellent length. A remarkable wine!"

Tastings in September 1999 confirmed that the sheer intensity, power and overall balance of 1976 Grange meant it deserved its place as one of the great vintages of the 1970s.

1975 was the year Max Schubert retired from his post as Chief Winemaker, although he remained a consultant to Penfolds and kept an office at Magill Estate. He was succeeded by Don Ditter, who had worked with Penfolds as a winemaker since 1946. Penfolds 1975 Grange won two Gold and five other medals at Australian wine shows between 1976 and 1981.

Considered a good wine from one of the most difficult vintages in memory for Max Schubert and Don Ditter. Rigorous grape selection saw one of the smallest Grange yields on record at 2300 cases. It was future Chief Winemaker John Duval's first vintage with Penfolds and the first Grange to be made at Nuriootpa in modern steel fermenters. All previous vintages were made in traditional open concrete vessels at the original Magill Estate wineworks. Winner of a Trophy, four Gold and three other medals at Australian wine shows from 1976 to 1989.

Considered an undistinguished vintage, it won a trophy, five Gold, four Silver and six Bronze medals between 1974 and 1982.

Penfolds Grange 1972 won a Gold and four other medals at Australian wine shows in 1973, 1976 and 1977. Originally described by the winemakers as, medium deep brick red in colour, intense liquoric dark chocolate blackberry violet aromas with hints of vanilla spice. A loose knit palate with herbs and camomile, meaty mocha flavours and fine cedary tannins. A single batch was unintentionally oxidized before bottling, resulting in some bottle variation. Otherwise a lovely elegant wine, and a very good Grange vintage

A good portion of Cabernet Sauvignon for this year, weighing in at 13%. 1971 created a sensation when it won gold and topped its class at the Gault-Millau Wine Olympiad in Paris in 1979, beating the best Rhone Valley wines. It also won a trophy, four gold, four silver and five bronze medals at Australian wine shows between 1971 and 1982.