Rich plum and damson fruit, vanilla notes, plus a lovely lift of violet aromas. Drinking beautifully. First class!

After several years of experimentation with varying toast levels and various barrel producers, Susana Balbo has created a Torrontés that takes this varietal into a whole new sphere of influence. The exuberant floral and fruity notes that we know and love have become delicately muted and are complemented with the most ethereal and subtle oak influences. Although still distinctly Torrontés, this actually noses a little like a great Viognier, dare we say it something akin to Condrieu from a very good vintage?

Catalpa Pinot Noir comes from a single vineyard located in Tupungato, Uco Valley in Mendoza – one of the best wine-growing regions in Argentina. It takes its name from an American tree that grows 10 to 12m high and has beautiful, aromatic white flowers. Bright red ruby in colour. Aromas of blueberry and gooseberry jam, with hints of caramel and chocolate. In the mouth, it is elegant and well-balanced, with smooth tannins and intense red fruit notes. Great with soft cheeses, poultry and lamb. The wine has an aging potential of 8 years.

Produced in very limited quantity, Susana Balbo’s 2015 vintage Chardonnay was fermented and aged in medium-toast French oak barrels for 6 months. The result is an elegant and complex expression of one of the world’s finest grape varieties. Subtle citrus and vanilla notes on the nose, lean and delicate on the palate with exceptional balance and length.

Syrah is one of Mauricio Lorca's favourite grape varieties; he loves its fickle nature, the bold influence it can bring to a blend and, most of all, the song it sings flying solo. This delicious Syrah packs a big, spicy, chocolate-infused punch in its youth but after a few years in bottle, as here, it mellows into a most sultry and complex wine, a delight if you fancy an askew take on the northern Rhône.

A propriety blend of Malbec, Cabernet Franc,Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. This is a rich, multi layered wine with lashings of dark berry fruit all integrated with a light touch of oak and very fine tannins. Lovely.

Hints of violets on the nose, red fruits and a touch of cocoa and chocolate leads to a complex and voluptuous palate with firm silky tannins and a long finish. Delightful.

A lovely pale salmon pink colour and a fine florality, with hints of wild strawberry and cherry. It shows freshness and clarity, with natural acidity lifting the finish.

From one of Argentina's foremost winemakers, Susanna Balbo leads the field with this superbly crafted malbec. Terrific quality of fruit, with a light touch of oak. Classy.

A rich, hedonistic wine, with emphasis on superb ripeness. An unusual blend of 40% Tempranillo, 40% Malbec, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10 % Touriga National. A real treat, drinking nicely now.

Serious Malbec for those who like their Malbecs BIG. Lush, upfront fruit packed into a sophisticated palate. This oozes class and finesse.Blackberries, fig, mocha and a suggestion of coffee. Fabulous with a rare rib eye steak or drink by itself for maximum impact. Worth every penny.

A bit of a monster actually. Highly complex with rounded tannins and an intense fruit core pulsing through every sip.

Expresivo is harvested from Gualtallary Terroir, which translates in mineral notes, firm fine grained tannins and great length. This wine has aromas
of blackberry, peppercorn tree with balanced natural acidity.

Wonderful aromas of blackcurrant and plum.
Vibrant berry fruit flavours on the palate with notes of vanilla, eucalyptus and a touch of mint A full-bodied yet elegant and supple wine with soft tannins and lingering complex finish.

From one of Argentina's foremost winemakers, Susanna Balbo leads the field with this superbly crafted malbec. Terrific quality of fruit, with a light touch of oak. Classy. Tastes even better in Magnum form!

Our first "Orange" wine, with the white grapes fermented on their skins to extract a rich golden colour. Once you over the shock of the gold, this is a delicious smooth textured wine. White peach, apricot and grapefruit compete for attention on the palate. The finish is persistent and impressive with lively mouthwatering acidity.
Highly recommended!

Brilliant Shiraz from this impressive winery just outside Canberra.

Classic, elegant Heathcote Shiraz with fine structure, good red fruit and traditional leathery complexity. More restrained than most Australian Shiraz's.

An intense wine with layers of dark berry fruit flavours. Chalky tannins layered with mulberry, olive and dark plum compote give elegance and finesse.

The Bird in Hand range is a limited release of premium quality wines created from the best parcels of fruit from every vintage.

A 2nd Label sitting nicely with the Art series. This is a tasty, straight forward Shiraz with top quality results from younger vines. Plenty of black fruit and smoky spice make for an enjoyable drinking experience.

A delicate bouquet of blossom and citrus, with hints of ripe yellow apple leading to a palate of peach white nectarine and spice

A complex, plush yet stately wine, with all the characteristic Cabernet notes of a savoury nature with nuances of blackberries and vanilla with just a hint of hedgerow. A svelte yet seductive palate with depth and length, layers of fruit with a core of fine tannins and balance that will reward long term cellaring.

This really is something special. The wine is a fusion of the slatey/minerally style of the Saar with the ebullience of Australian Riesling. A completely dry wine has both delicacy and richness. Kanta gives elegant, restrained citrus aromas with notes of lemon zest and grapefruit peel plus nuances of acacia honey, chalk and wet slate. The palate is concentrated and tight-knit, very young and steely, giving plenty of green apple and citrus flavours, refreshing acid and a long mineral finish.

Aromas of black berry with notes of fresh rubbed herbs and freshly tilled earth and cocoa. A medium to full weight palate with moderate length. Encompassing lovely earthy flavours lead to a strong savoury tannic finish.