Cape Barren Wines first vintage was in 1999, and the philosophy has and always will be to source the very highest quality of grapes, from regions most suited to each variety, and then craft exceptional world class wines of outstanding value. Summers in McLaren Vale are often accompanied by the arrival of magnificent Cape Barren Geese. These rare and striking birds, once feared near extinction, are the inspiration for the name.

It is immediately provocative with heady fragrance of blackberry, toasted spice, dried flower, mocha and cedar characters on the nose. The palate is concentrated and deeply flavoured with velvety texture combined with seamlessly infused tannins, finishing superbly long and engaging. It’s symphonic and sumptuous with staggering power, while remaining gorgeously balanced and alluring. At its best: now to 2045. Rating: 97 Points; Sam Kim; Wine Orbit

The warm summers in Blewitt Springs, South Australia are often accompanied by the arrival of magnificent Cape Barren geese. Since 1999 Cape Barren have been producing exceptional wines that capture the essence of the McLaren Vale region’s distinctive flavours.

This Shiraz features aromas of ripe plum and fresh red berries. Intense berry fruits are complemented by notes of mixed spices, nutmeg, cinnamon and cedar. A lengthy palate complexed by nuances of mocha and balanced by fine oak. A persistent finish of velvet fruit over.