The Big Guns, Coonawarra Shiraz 2015
$100.00
♥ Organically grown
♥ Vegan Friendly
♥ Low in sulphur
♥ Dry wine
♥ No residual sugar
The Big Guns is a tribute to my father Trevor Reschke, who was in the Australian national team for clay target shooting, and the state team over 20 times. More often than not you would find him shooting crows in this vineyard just before vintage. To this day crows still avoid it.
We aged this wine for 24 months in the finest French Oak barrels. From these, only the most complex flavours from the finest barrels were selected. This year only 3 barrels made the cut, creating only 100 cases.
The Big Guns will age well until 2030. Here’s to you Trev.
96 Points James Halliday
Download tasting notes PDF for 2015 vintage
Download tasting notes PDF for 2012 vintage
Critics Review: Award winning Coonawarra Shiraz
Our The Big Guns, Coonawarra Shiraz 2012 vintage was awarded:
• 96 points by James Halliday “The 1.2ha vineyard produced 5 tonnes (100 dozen bottles); matured for 24 months in French hogsheads. A seriously good shiraz, wielding its power through persuasion, not brute force; high quality French oak is certainly obvious, but the waves of black fruits and ripe tannins carry the oak – or vice versa. Extended cellaring will be handsomely repaid.”
• Gold at the Melbourne International Wine Competition.
Additional information
| Region | 100% Coonawarra |
|---|---|
| Variety | 100% Shiraz |
| Vineyard | Single Vineyard – Ezra\\'s Gift |
| Alcohol | 14.2% Alc/Vol |
| Closure | Diam Cork |
| Harvest | April 2015 |
| Cellaring | Made to age, drink now until 2042 |
The Guardian Angel, Sparkling Chardonnay 2019
Our Wine, White Wines♥ Vegan Friendly ♥ Low in sulphur ♥ Dry wine
When wine is aged in fine oak barrels, a portion of it evaporates - winemakers call this the ‘angel’s share’. It was on this sentiment the Koonara angel was born. Mount Gambier is the coolest region in mainland Australia, allowing flavours in the grapes to develop longer while still keeping their crispness. This produces rich lemon and lime Chardonnay. A complexity of minerality, flavours and long finish. Food match: Coconut crusted lobster medallions with chilli and lime zest on a bed of pear, rocket and mango. Silver - International Cool Climate Wine Show 2019 Download tasting notes PDF - 2019 vintage Download tasting notes PDF - 2018 vintage Download tasting notes PDF - 2016 vintage
Ambriel’s Gift Cabernet 2014 – 12 bottles
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Region: 100% Coonawarra | Single vineyard
Ambriel is the angel of communication and guides us to truth and clarity.
Winemakers comments
No expense has been spared to make the best wine possible: these grapes were grown with only organic additions in the vineyard (for the past ten years), and minimal intervention, with only 4 organic sprays for the season.
A tiny 1 tonne per acre was grown, and aged in 100% new fine grain French Grand Reserve Hogshead (300 litre) barrels for 26 months.
A dense, deep mocha and blackberry wine, with velvety tannins. The colour is still a deep red with purple hues, so will hold colour well for the next 20 years.
James Halliday - Tasting notes
“Estate-grown, matured in French oak (some obviously new) for 26 months, custom made, strongly branded bottles. Deeply coloured, the flavours range through cassis, choc mint and strong pencilly oak. The tannins are substantial due to small berries and bunches - the wine cries out for time.” 94 Points - James Halliday
Download tasting notes PDF – 2014 vintage
Ambriel’s Gift, Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
Monthly Wines, Our Wine, Red Wines♥ Organically grown ♥ Vegan Friendly ♥ Low in sulphur ♥ Dry wine ♥ No residual sugar
“The nose is leathery, earthy and tarry with fruit in the cassis spectrum. Silky smooth in the mouth with powerful oak characters sitting on top of an abundance of varietal fruit.” Equal Top In Category, Winestate Magazine 2018
- Equal Top In Category, Winestate Magazine 2018
Ezra’s Gift Coonawarra Shiraz 2016
Monthly Wines, Our Wine, Red Wines♥ Organically grown ♥ Vegan Friendly ♥ Low in sulphur ♥ Dry wine ♥ No residual sugar
Koonara is the name of our Coonawarra property, where our family have lived for 100 years. When wine is aged in fine oak barrels, a portion of it evaporates - winemakers call this the ‘Angel’s Share’ - the rest is their gift to us. It was on this sentiment the Koonara angel was born. Ezra is the angel that encourages writers, and helps people unlock their abilities and self expression. Grown at a tiny 1 tonne per acre, and aged in the finest French oak 300 litre Hogshead barrels for 18 months before bottling. Strengthening our vines through nutritional balance and bringing in beneficial bugs means no pesticides or herbicides have been needed or used in our Coonawarra vineyards for over 10 years.“Deep red colour with strong purple tints. The bouquet is mineral and metallic, with a stony crushed-rock note. It has chocolate and concentrated black fruits on the palate. Some warmth and afterglow from elevated alcohol. A big wine with lots of ripe flavour and richness. Satisfying! A very powerful Coonawarra shiraz.” - 96 points, Huon Hooke 2019
This wine will age well until 2030 and beyond. We are very proud of our wines - we hope you enjoy them. Our 2016 vintage was awarded:- 96 points - Huon Hooke, The Real Review
- 92 points - Mike Bennie, Wine Writer
- Silver - Australian Small Winemakers Show