Hi all,
Decided to put this here instead of as a bargain because wine sellers like this one post 'the most marvellous' deal every day…But this one seemed better than most, so thought it was worth mentioning.
http://www.getwinesdirect.com/mixed-dozens/cream-of-the-crop…
$1,004.95 worth for $149
DESCRIPTION
WHY TO BUY
- OUR MOST AWARDED MIXED DOZEN EVER.
- INCLUDES FOUR TROPHY WINNING WINES.
- TOP THREE IN THE WORLD SHIRAZ.
- TOP TEN IN THE WORLD BUBBLES.
- BONUS JAMES HALLIDAY WINE COMPANION FEB/MAR EDITION
WHAT YOU GET
2 x The Colonial Estate Exile Shiraz 2010.
Triple Gold Medal Winner The World Over.
2 x Songlines Estates McLaren Vale Shiraz 2010.
Double Gold Medal Winner Including No.3 Best Shiraz In The World.
1 x The Colonial Estate Exile Barossa Cab Sauv 2009.
Outpointed Chateau Margaux selling at $1140 a bottle.
1 x Griffith Park Sparkling Rose NV.
Trophy Winner at Hong Kong 2010.
1 x Lawson's Dry Hills Marlborough Pinot Rose 2011.
Trophy Winner Sydney International Wine Competition 2012.
2 x Clarence Hill McLaren Vale Grenache Shiraz 2010.
Trophy Winner McLaren Vale Wine Show 2012.
2 x Brancott Estate Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2011
Trophy Winner Critics Challenge International Wine Challenge 2011.
1 x Vega Portuguese Red Douro 2009.
90 Points - Wine Enthusiast Magazine.
TASTING NOTES
The Colonial Estate Exile Barossa Valley Shiraz 2010.
An explosion of perfumed scents with sweet black fruits, graphite, cherries, acacia flowers, liquorice, blackcurrants, smoke, truffle and spice box.
SONGLINES ESTATES MCLAREN VALE SHIRAZ 2010.
Deep, dark, plum with a crimson rim. Bright plum, blueberries and raspberry fruits rush you initially on the nose with more complex aromas of aniseed, leather and dark bitter chocolate adding depth.
THE COLONIAL ESTATE EXILE BAROSSA CAB SAUV 2009.
Medium bodied and very crisp in the mouth, it offers just enough vibrant, juicy Cabernet fruit with a medium to firm level of chewy tannins, featuring powerful blackcurrant fruit and dark chocolate, it finishes grainy, chocolatey and fresh with lingering acidity and it all balances.
GRIFFITH PARK SPARKLING ROSE NV.
Vibrant pink, this wine has strawberry and raspberry fruit aromas. Has a red berry taste, a smooth and creamy texture with refreshing finish. Produced from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir - with a dash of Shiraz.
LAWSON'S DRY HILLS MARLBOROUGH PINOT ROSE 2011.
This wine has a beautiful strawberry hue, with a wonderfully lifted nose, reminiscent of wild strawberries and red cherries. The palate is fresh and crisp with berry fruit flavours and a creamy texture..
CLARENCE HILL MCLAREN VALE GRENACHE SHIRAZ 2010.
Deep cherry red. Fresh lifted raspberry and light sage aromatic is nicely weighted by subtle oak. Pretty aromatics with a touch of lavender and rose.
BRANCOTT ESTATE MARLBOROUGH SAUVIGNON BLANC 2011.
The wine is pale straw in colour with green highlights. Aromas of rock melon, lemongrass and ripe gooseberry dominate with top notes ranging from tropical grapefruit to sweet capsicum adding interest to the nose.
VEGA PORTUGUESE RED DOURO 2009.
Rich and full bodied but very smooth. Delicious, intense fruit with a complex and elegant finish. Wine is aged in American, French of Allier and Portuguese oak barrels.