The Boss is in town, and so are 11 of its mates! Hold onto your glasses people - this pack is the SHIRAZ vs CABERNET edition. Get excited for the most valuable BOSS we have ever offered worth a whopping $450- as well as 11 classic mates.
Each case contains 12 bottles, featuring the below:
THE BOSS
Hewitson Barrel 1853 Shiraz Blend 2020
Barossa Valley, SA
1 bottle
95pts Andrew Caillard MW | Old Vine
This wine is like a solid marriage; an equal union of two varieties that independently are celebrated for their beauty, charm and individuality, but together; they offer so much support to one another. One particular MW, or ‘master of wine’ has awarded this marvellous wine 95 points. As we know, every marriage is different: the makers here have respected the old vines of an ancient vineyard, showing the best of the best in one bottle. Dense, rich and brooding chocolate-y mourvèdre (or mataro for those wondering) alongside svelte, slinky and flavourful shiraz, using ridiculously high quality grapes. You can taste the jubilation. We recommend putting a bottle in the cellar for a few years, gifting a bottle (if you’re feeling generous), and opening one now.
YOU’D PAY $450 full price.
The 11 Other Mates
Farmer’s Leap Random Shot Shiraz 2020
Padthaway, SA
2 bottles
96pts Limestone Coast Wine Show | Gold Medal Limestone Coast Wine Show | Mofo Fave Producer
From a little-known corner of South Australia, somewhere along the Riddoch Highway, comes this exceptional value shiraz. It’s absolutely jam-packed with stewed fruit, chocolate and liquorice. Ripe and delicious flavour that packs a real punch is carried on the back of bright acidity, lifting blackberries, bramble, black cherry and prosciutto notes alike to a long and delectable finish. This has to be up there in terms of best value buys. Whether you’re shopping for a pantry-stocking quaffer or something to share with the family over Sunday lunch, this is a great value contender with a foot in both camps.
Part of our Women in Wine Collection
We are committed to ALWAYS having wines available that are made by women. In an industry that’s still dominated by men, we believe in celebrating the incredible work women are doing. Here’s to our Women in Wine!
This one has a female winemaker, but because it’s a Black Market wine we’re sworn to secrecy. She’s a deadset legend, though.
YOU’D PAY $20 full price.
Thistledown The Opportunist Shiraz 2021
Langhorne Creek, SA
3 bottles
93pts Wine Orbit | Five Stars Wine Orbit | Five Red Star Halliday Rated Winery | Vegan
Hello amazing value South Aussie shiraz! If you are a shiraz lover, keen on the generosity and flavour-power of the South Australian style... keep reading. This wine is from one of the leading (warmer) regions and a producer who really knows what they are doing in the vineyard and winery. It’s classic full-bodied shiraz with fruit aplenty - rich plums, dark cherries and fresh dates. The nose is full of spice, which continues on the palate, which is plush and full of soft smooth tannins.
YOU’D PAY $22 full price.
Patrick of Coonawarra P Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
Coonawarra, SA
3 bottles
This is classic Coonawarra cabernet coming from a producer who delivers consistent and precise wines year after year. It’s six years old and looking good, showing those deep tertiary flavours of leather and tobacco that round out the bright and fruit forward cabernet intensity. There are dusty red soil notes, herbaceousness, red and dark berries. The palate is firm and supported by acid drive, with layers to explore. This is your reminder of classic Coonawarra cabernet, and all at under a tenner!
YOU’D PAY $20 full price.
Geoff Hardy GMH Shiraz 2019
South Australia
3 bottles
This producer is a legend in the industry and every drop they release never fails to satisfy – from classic varieties to more experimental blends, there’s always a special touch to these wines. Jam-packed with wild berries, juicy blackcurrants, lush dark chocolate, a splash of mint and a memorable, firm finish - this is an elegant Shiraz that doesn’t ask for your attention, rather it commands it.
YOU’D PAY $19 full price.
