Big Bold RRP $1201 Barossa Mixed Dozen

The Big Bold Barossa Mixed Dozen offers a premium selection of exceptional Barossa Valley wines, showcasing rich, powerful Shiraz, Cabernet, and Grenache blends that reflect the region's renowned terroir. Featuring top-rated wines with impressive complexity, this mixed dozen is ideal for Shiraz lovers and collectors alike. The 1x Fu Barossa Valley Shiraz 2020 (16.00% alc) presents deep dark black with crimson hues. It is intensely aromatic, offering layers of blackberry, white pepper, leather saddle, coffee, and dark chocolate. The full-bodied palate is brooding and muscular, with rich plum liqueur, earth, smoked meat, and toasty oak. The finish is long and velvety, framed by ripe tannins, ensuring cellaring potential for 15+ years. The 1x Monolith Vintners Monolithic Old Vine Barossa Valley Shiraz 2016 (15.00% alc) opens with a massive, brooding nose of dark plum, cranberry, and scorched earth, evolving into blackcurrant, dark chocolate, and spicy pepper. The wine delivers richness and balance with dense tannins and a palate of black olive, toasted oak, and dried herbs, showcasing power and depth. The 1x Grant Burge Filsell Barossa Valley Shiraz 2022 (14.50% alc) offers intensely layered aromas of dark chocolate, mocha, and plum, complemented by caramel and sweet spice. On the palate, dark fruit flavours are supported by cacao nibs, vanilla, earth, and juniper, with firm yet refined tannins providing a luxurious texture and a long, balanced finish. The 2x Limb Vineyards Barossa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 (14.50% alc) features vibrant red berry aromas, complemented by savoury herb notes and red pepper. On the palate, clean tannins and layers of savoury depth unfold, supported by soft oak. The finish is long and refined, epitomising top-tier Barossa Cabernet. The 1x Peter Lehmann Radical Barossa Shiraz 2022 (14.00% alc) presents a ruby-red hue with bright garnet. It offers aromas of blueberry, plum, and dark fruits intertwined with violet and spice. The full-bodied palate has a textured mid-palate of bright red fruits, with nuances of dark fruits, chocolate, and cedar oak, finishing vibrant and satisfying. The 2x Jackman Vineyards Estate Range Barossa Valley Shiraz 2023 (14.50% alc) showcases a medium-bodied, fruit-forward style, highlighting blackberry and plum fruits, layered with fruitcake, summer berries, and subtle floral notes. The wine is beautifully balanced with fine tannins and carefully integrated oak. The 2x Jackman Vineyards Barrel Reserve Barossa Valley Shiraz 2016 (14.50% alc) features aromas of ripe blackberry, blood plum, and black cherry, underscored by complex licorice, dark chocolate, and warm spice. The full-bodied palate delivers dark berry fruit, raisin, ironstone, and earthy minerality, with a luxurious finish. The 1x Shanahans The Old Dog Barossa Valley Shiraz 2021 (14.00% alc) offers intensity with dark plum, blackberry, and blueberry aromas. The palate delivers rich mouthfeel, balanced by silky tannins and subtle oak, harmonising with the wine’s earthy characters. This wine has won numerous accolades, including Trophy Winner - Barossa Shiraz Winery Of The Year. The 1x The Colonial Estate Envoy Barossa Valley Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2021 (14.00% alc) presents lifted aromas of violets, red berries, and black cherry. The palate features juicy red and dark berry fruits, with raspberry, white pepper, and spice, framed by a smooth, silky finish. The Big Bold Barossa Mixed Dozen showcases the true essence of the Barossa Valley with its powerful and full-bodied reds, offering both current enjoyment and long-term cellaring potential. Ideal for collectors or anyone who enjoys big, bold wines that reflect the region’s iconic character.