Crafted in the reflection of our world famous E&E Black Pepper we are proud to present our new E Minor range that pays tribute to the rich cultural and musical influence of the early Barossa Valley settlers. Quality and value ensure these wines deliver well above their price and features Chardonnay, Shiraz and Cabernet Merlot.
ALL Awards & Accolades
Cabernet Merlot 2007
The Big Red Wine Book 2011
90 Points
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This tastes much better if you decant it. Then lovely flavours of blackberry jubes and mulberries push forward - against a surprisingly strong tide of tannin. There's a lot to chew on here and we like that. Great purity through the finish, though it needs to be accompanied by a serving of protein.
James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2011
88 Points
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Recommended, Rating 88 To 2013 $15
Winestate Magazine 2010
3 Stars
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Thick, rich wine with nicely aged leathery fruit characters and supersoft tannin structure.
Cabernet Merlot 2006
James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2010
93 Points
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Deep colour; masses of blackberry fruit along with dark chocolate and a touch of licorice; a tribute to the '06 vintage and the winemaking. Tip-top value. Screwcap. 14% alc. To 2016
The Big Red Wine Book 2010
89 Points
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Value 5/5
Winestate Magazine 2010
4 Stars
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Best Wines of 2009 - South Australia - Cabernet Blends
Taste Magazine NZ 2009
87 Points
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Best Value
Deep, dense red that's packed with intense red and black fruit flavours. It's a big chewy wine with tonnes of appeal, offering very good value.
Sydney Morning Herald 2009
88 Points
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Writer - Huon Hooke
TOP AUSSIE RED - This is a commendable Barossa Valley red at a very drinkable price. It has coffee and mocha-like aromas and is slightly oak-driven in style but it has pleasing flavour and weight, finishing with a lick of astingency. A value wine. Now to five years. 88/100. Food Barbeque rissoles.
Winestate Magazine 2009
4 Stars
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Barossa & Eden Valley Regional Tasting
Good everyday drinking offering both sweet and savoury characters. Nice fleshy feel in the mouth, with soft, velvety tannins. Excellent value for money.
WineWise Publication 2009
Highly Recommended
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Volume 24, No. 6 February 2009
The impressively fresh blackcurrant characteristics carry a touch of dusty complexity. A very richly flavoured, truly varietal wine with the power and structure for ageing. An amazing Barossa Cabernet at an amazing price. Excellent value.
Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2008
Bronze
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Class 47 - Blends, 2006 vintage and younger, labeled with only Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec and Petit Verdot, in any percentage
Chardonnay 2008
Barossa Wine Show 2010
Bronze
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Class 4 - Dry White, Varietal Chardonnay, Any VIntage
Wine Spectator 2009
87 Points
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Smooth and polished, with pretty pear and spice flavours, followed by a refreshing lilt of tangerine as the finish lingers. Drink now through to 2011. 18,000 cases imported. HS.
Barossa Wine Show 2009
Silver
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Class 4 - Dry White, Varietal Chardonnay, Any Vintage
Decanter World Wine Awards 2009
Bronze
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Chardonnay
International Wine and Spirit Competition 2008
Silver
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Best In Class
International Wine Challenge 2008
Commended
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Wine Enthusiast Magazine 2008
87 points
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2006 E Minor Chardonnay
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 2008
88 Points
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Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo International Wine Competition 2008
Bronze
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Shiraz 2008
Winestate Magazine 2011
4 Stars
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Best Wines of 2010, Shiraz and blends. Rich aromas reminiscent of Black Forest cake, followed by a well-structured palate rich with varietal fruit and finishing long and smooth.
The Big Red Wine Book 2011
89 Points
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We gave last year's release 90 points, and this comes ever so close to the same rating. Maybe we're just feeling stingier this year. It's got grip and grunt, dark blackberried flavour and a fresh, clean finish. There's some toasty, coffeed oak here but it's well in check - it's a smart display of winemaking. A tasty drop - one we'd be happy quaffing.
James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2011
89 Points
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Recommended. String purple; the bouquet offers plum, prune and blackberry fruit, the full-bodied palate quickly falling into step; bold flavours, not over-much finesse. Screwcap. 14% alc. Rating 89 To 2015 $15
The Visy 2010 Great Australian Shiraz Challenge 2010
Bronze
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Winestate Magazine 2010
4 Stars
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Top 40 Best Buy - Equal Top in Category
LCBO Vintages 2010
4.5 stars
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TASTING NOTE: Reasonably dense plum, berry and spice flavours with a seasoning of black pepper. Strong, bold wine with focussed flavours. Classic Barossa offering good value. (Bob Campbell, MW, www.bobswinereviews.com,May 2010)
International Wine Challenge 2010
Silver
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Shiraz 2006
Royal Melbourne Wine Show 2008
Bronze
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Class 37 - 2005 & 2006 Red Wines, Shiraz
Wine Spectator 2008
87 Points
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Bright and lively, with juicy acidity and pretty currant and black raspberry flavors, lingering on the slightly
savory finish. Drink now.
Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2008
Bronze
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Class 44 - Shiraz, 2006 vintage and younger
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 2008
87 points
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Shiraz 2007
Wine Spectator 2009
88 Points
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Supple, ripe, plush and generous with its mineral-accented black cherry and coffee flavours. Long and seductive. Drink now through 2017. 7,000 cases imported. H.S.
WinePointer 2009
4 Stars
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No.34: August 13 2009
Medium-plus in weight and showing character from start to finish, this represents very good value. The fruit is well extracted and nicely layered, and it’s paired with well-pitched acidity to produce a texture that’s refreshing and clean on the finish. It’s a natural of grilled lamb and other red meats.
Shiraz 2005
Wine Spectator 2008
86 points
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2005 E Minor Shiraz
Dark and brooding, this lean-textured Shiraz shows a strong meaty character, finishing with leather and spice flavours. Best after 2009.
Dallas Morning News Wine Competition 2008
Silver
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Wine Spectator 2008
86 points
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New Releases - May 31 issue
