Heartland

Always a reliable choice, this variety excels in Langhorne Creek’s cool climate. Inky in appearance, it offers aromas of plum, blackberry, clove, and iodine. The dish on offer is homemade beef lasagne, featuring beef mince, sliced onion, carrot, pumpkin, mushroom, courgette, and baby spinach—a generous serving of vegetables. The wine has a dense palate with a flavourful, layered profile, its polished tannins providing definition. Bigger than previous vintages, fresh acidity balances the richness, giving way to long, deep flavours of dark chocolate. Earthy and spicy complexities emerge as the wine interacts with the tomato sauce and diced tomatoes, blending all the elements for full satisfaction. This harmonises perfectly with the ricotta and egg in the dish, enhancing the overall gastronomic experience. Whether paired with food or enjoyed alone, this wine is generous and expressive. Its back-palate weight sets it apart from the crowd. A concentrated wine that offers great value for money.

A big, chiseled Cab from South Aus's Langhorne Creek region, this is minty with a layer of chocolatey oak over the cherry-preserve fruit. It feels a bit tired, despite its relatively young age. The palate is wound tightly in raspy tannins, but tangy fruit peeks between the cracks and the acidity is nicely balanced.