NINTH ISLAND PINOT NOIR, PIPERS BROOK VINEYARD, TASMANIA 2004
DESCRIPTION: THE LIFTED AROMA OF DARK CHERRIES, RED & BLACK CURRANTS AND STRAWBERRIES, WITH A FAINT BACKGROUND OF MOCHA CHOCOLATE WITH UNDER TONES OF SPICE. THE PALATE IS CONCENTRATED AND LONG, WITH THE CHARACTERISTIC HALLMARK OF GOOD PINOT NOIR. A SENSUAL, VELVETY MOUTH-FEEL. SWEET FRUIT ON THE MID-PALATE AND IS BALANCED BY SATISFYINGLY INTEGRATED TANNINS AND LONG FINISH. (88)

TYRRELL’S "LOST BLOCK" SHIRAZ, HUNTER VALLEY 2003
DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM PURPLE / RED COLOUR, THIS SHIRAZ IS FULL OF RICH, SPICY PLUM FRUIT CHARACTERS. THIS WINE DISPLAYS A MEDIUM BODIED, SOFT FLESHY PALATE WITH FINE GRAINED TANNIN ON THE FINISH. THE RIPE FRUIT AND DISTINCT VARIETAL CHARACTERS COMBINED WITH A HINT OF OAK MATURATION AN ELEGANT, BALANCED WINE. (89)