Schubert Estate - schubertestate.com.au

The late Max Schubert was not a close relative of Steve and Cecilia Schubert, but I am sure that he would be impressed with the estate's Shiraz. Output is tiny, but the quality is truly outstanding, and will repay prolonged cellaring - a feature which Max Schubert sought to achieve when he embarked on the creation of Grange in the early 1950s. (text from James Halliday Wine Companion 2005) Awarded Top 10 New Winery

Wine Advocate Results with a fabulous 97 points... Gander - This is a total hedonistic turn-on that will offer prime drinking... Goose Yard Block offers a full-throttle, room-filling aromatic array ... for more info

	Le Jars Blanc Viognier - The White Gander Le Jars Blanc (it’s French for “The White Gander”) was introduced into the Schubert Estate stable especially for North Adelaide's award winning restaurant Blanc Bistro. Viognier is a wine known for its floral aromas and is a versatile companion to foods that are not traditionally wine-friendly. Viognier pairs well with Seafood and many of Blanc’s signature dishes as well as spicy foods such as Chinese, Thai or Vietnamese cuisine and is also a perfect match for Sushi and Sashimi. Viognier also complements many cheeses. Le Jars Blanc Viognier is light gold-coloured with a nose of spring flowers, apricots, and white peach. On the palate it reveals a touch of oak, vibrant acidity, and racy flavours.
	The Lone Goose Shiraz Viognier Beautifully fragrant, tautly structured and displaying exceptional fruit purity the 2006 Lone Goose is an example of fastidious farming at its finest. Jet black, with a dense purple rim and mirror-like sheen, the wines deep-set aromatics indicate the sheer density and concentration with notes of Parfait Armour, rose petals and pipe smoke giving way to an underbelly of black currants, melted tar and peppercorns. Although immensely concentrated the palate has so much grace and fruit sweetness that one could miss the depth and latent richness beneath. A precise spine of acidity and silken tannins give the wine a satin-like texture and although its youthful charms can be enjoyed upon release, will greatly benefit from a few years in a cool cellar. Screwcap Closure. Non-paper label gold painted directly on to bottle
	The Gosling Shiraz Inky black with crimson hues, the Gosling Shiraz offers a deep, dark, brooding nose with traces of smoke, charcoal and cedar giving way to loads of blackberry and roasted herbs. The full bodied palate is well delineated and loaded with rich black fruits, mocha roast, kirsch and subtle hints of silken French oak. Velvety tannins ensure a long, cuddly, sofa-like finish making the wine thoroughly enjoyable in its youth and ideally suited to a cool winters evening and a generous serve of game. Screwcap Closure
	The Sentinel Shiraz This wine (the 2006 vintage) was first released in 2010 The dense purple-coloured 2006 Shiraz, The Sentinel, shows a splendid aromatic array of smoke, game, pepper, blueberry, and black cherry. This is followed by a full-bodied, lustrous, layered Shiraz with concentrated flavours, depth, and a long, fruit-filled & velvet finish. Excellent value, drink over the next twelve years…” the first release was awarded 95 points as well as a red star value wine.
	Goose-yard Block Shiraz Possessing a dense, saturated black/crimson hue the Goose-yard Block Shiraz displays the concentration, poise and elegance that only the greatest of terroirs can achieve. This wine has weight; its finesse and intent are both immediately apparent with delicate scents of wild blackberries, acacia flowers, slate and vanilla bean all contributing their subtle nuances. The palate offers tremendous texture and combines glorious fruit purity with subtle notes of saddle leather, baked earth, melted liquorice and white truffles. Multi-dimensional and incredibly intricate the wine finishes with a cloak of beautifully ripe tannins that seem as comfortable and pure as a handshake with Steve Schubert himself. This stylish wine will undoubtedly reward those with patience. Cork Closure With every Goose-yard Block vintage made all were awarded 5 Glasses: 94 -100 rating by James Halliday: "Outstanding. Wines of the highest quality, usually with a distinguished pedigree."
	The Gander Reserve Shiraz Halliday & 97 points WiNE ADVOCATE There were only 50 cases of the 2004 Shiraz The Gander, and even less of the 2007 this wine is not released with every vintage. Only when a certain barrique shows great merrit is it set aside for another year and then bottled, Cork closure with waxed seal. The 2004 received an outstanding 97 points from Robert Parker Wine Advocate - with the comment: "This is a total hedonistic turn-on that will offer prime drinking from 2015 to 2031." What more can we say about this wine? It offers even better aromatics, complex flavors of underbrush, floral elements, bacon, blueberry, black raspberry, and licorice, and enough stuffing to evolve for 6-8 years. The Gander 2007 is the current release. Limited to 1 per customer.