Archives: Wines

Fruit for our Flagship 171 is sourced from our number one block of Cabernet Sauvignon, which was planted in 1971 on the famous Terra Rossa soils adjacent to Coonawarra Township. Lovely to drink now but with careful cellaring this wine will continue to improve over the next 20 years. Winemaker Notes Pure dark brambly cassis […]

Sourced from our ‘Estate Owned’ vineyard that was planted in 1935, this vineyard was one of the first to install a high trellis system earning it the name of ‘Tall Vines’. This block produces outstanding Shiraz and holds a place in history for standing tall when bush vines were the norm. Winemaker Notes A rich […]

Paying homage to the previous life of Captain Stentiford’s beloved ship the ‘Laira’, August Tide Dry Red wine is inspired by the classic dominant blends originating from the Left Bank in Bordeaux, France which offer a complex and powerful wine displaying pure cassis. Winemaker Notes The palate displays intense and pure juicy dark fruits with […]

Named in honour of founder Eric Brand, one of the original ‘Blockers’ (landholders who sold their grapes to larger wineries in the 1950s and 60s). Our Blockers Cabernet is one of the icons of our range. Made in classic Coonawarra style, it is the perfect combination of rich fruit, complexity and elegance. Winemaker Notes The […]

Named in honour of founder Eric Brand, one of the original ‘Blockers’ (landholders who sold their grapes to larger wineries in the 1950s and 60s). The warm days and cool nights of 2013 provided superior ripening conditions leading to wines with excellent varietal characters.  Our Blockers Shiraz exhibits excellent fruit concentration, high colour density and […]

Light and crisp, showing lovely fresh aromas and flavours of strawberry and cherry with a hint of tropical fruit.

Fresh and fragrant with lime, citrus and green apple flavours beautifully balanced with a lingering textural yet juicy finish.

Subtle oak complemented by crisp acidity on the finish. Ripe melon and stone fruit flavours accompanied by creamy nutty oak characters.

Crimson red in colour with aromas of blackberry, plum and spiced fruit. Complex, medium weight palate with fine velvet tannins.