Ideal vineyard conditions and gentle handling in the winery are essential to produce really good pinot. Pinot Noir is medium bodied with soft berry fruit, earthy tones, savoury characters, complexity, structure, length and balance. 

The De Bortoli Gulf Station Yarra Valley Pinot Noir shows complex red and dark berry aromas with underlying earth and forest floor characters. Medium bodied with intense berry and spice flavours, texture, length and balance. 

Tempranillo, a traditional and widely grown variety from Spain, is proving to be well suited to many regions in Australia. As is also happening in Spain, in Australia there are many contemporary styles of wines being made from the variety - fresh, juicy and vibrant. Fermentation with yeasts indigenous to the vineyard was followed by maturation in mature oak barrels.

The Running with Bulls Barossa Tempranillo is sourced from multiple growers in the western ranges of the Barossa, through to the valley floor and into the Penrice region. This provides a great range of aroma and flavour profiles, creating an interesting and varietal Barossa Tempranillo. Fermentation with yeasts indigenous to the vineyards was followed by malolactic fermentation and maturation in mature oak barrels. There aim has been to showcase the stylish fruit flavours and lovely tannins of Tempranillo and for the oak to only have a very subtle influence.

Brookland Valley is located along Caves Road, in the heart of the premium wine region of Margaret River, Western Australia. A truly beautiful estate with the Wilyabrup Brook as a breathtaking backdrop to all that Brookland Valley has to offer.

The palate is fruit driven with a soft texture. The fine tannin, fruit and oak flavours provide a wine of elegant structure whilst maintaining flavour intensity and richness. 

On the southern boundary of Coonawarra is the old Penola cricket ground, which first saw a ball bowled in anger and the flashing cover drives of the local champions in 1950. Sadly, the ground closed in 1996. Soon after Jim Barry purchased the 30 acre property and planted a Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard.

These aromas are full of complexity - offering senses of cedar, mint and eucalypt. The palate is overwhelmingly satisfying, hinting the Hallmark cabernet characters of cassis, menthol and satsuma plum. The tannins are integrated and well structured. With a long and balanced finish, this wine shows fi nesse and elegance. ‘The Cover Drive’ has been crafted to be enjoyed upon release with a view to medium term cellaring under the correct conditions.