Australia
The market for Australian wine has experienced dramatic ups and downs since the first meaningful exports arrived on our shores some 35 years ago. From dominating the entry price range of every supermarket and off-licence in the country, adversely fluctuating exchange rates have forced prices up making it more difficult for the bulk producers to provide the variety of discounted offerings. Sales growth has now been entrusted to the vast majority of small, quality-driven producers to show that paying a little more delivers a more pleasurable drop. Highlighting the regionality and points of difference between the main production areas in such a vast country helps to explain this change of focus.
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House of Certain Views Unwooded Chardonnay, Hunter Valley 2010
Product Code: AW03510
Made by Andrew and Lisa Margan from grapes sourced from contacts around the Hunter Valley. Well balanced and filled with fresh fruit flavours. The inspiration for the name came when Andrew used to work in Bordeaux and passed Vieux Château Certan every day More »
Hunter Valley
Australia
Chardonnay
White - Dry & full
Still White Wine
13.5%
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Grilled gravadlax with saffron noodles
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Trentham Estate Pinot Noir, New South Wales 2011
Product Code: AR02311
Winemaker Anthony Murphy owns and runs this family estate on the Victoria border at Mildura. He is a big fan of Pinot as demonstrated by this well-structured number, full of red berry fruit, toasty oak and a soft, lingering finish. More »
New South Wales
Australia
Pinot Noir
Red - Medium-bodied
Still Red Wine
13.5%
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Wild mushroom risotto with truffle oil
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House of Certain Views Shiraz, Orange, Margan Wines 2009
Product Code: AR03009
We can't be certain what views Andrew Margan gets from his house; hopefully they're as stunning as this wine. Black berry fruit meets smoky bacon and wait for those soft, silky tannins to kick in. Pure velvet and a great view! More »
Orange
Australia
Syrah/Shiraz
Red - Full & round
Still Red Wine
14.0%
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Peppered steak with a port, brandy and cream sauce
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Margan Shiraz Saignée Rosé, Hunter Valley 2011
Product Code: AP00111
Another innovative wine from Lisa and Andrew Margan who have created a dry rosé from Shiraz grapes, packed with spicy pepper and strawberry fruit and perfect for chilling. Saignée means the juice is run-off from the red grapes. More »
Hunter Valley
Australia
Syrah/Shiraz
Rosé - Dry & fruity
Still Rosé Wine
13.5%
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Steamed trout fillets with tomato and ginger
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Margan Chardonnay, Hunter Valley 2011
Product Code: AW03711
When Andrew Margan started producing his own wine in 1989, his aim was to harness the best possible flavours from his grapes. This rich and powerful Chardonnay delivers with a flavour fusion of peaches, melons and creamy vanilla oak. More »
Hunter Valley
Australia
Chardonnay
White - Soft & buttery
Still White Wine
13.0%
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Screwcap
Oriental chicken with sesame seeds, peppers and mangetout
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Margan Verdelho, Hunter Valley 2009
Product Code: AW00909
Lisa and Andrew Margan selected the beautiful Broke Fordwich sub-region of the Hunter to plant their own vineyards in 1989. This is a big, rich, zesty wine with crunchy acidity, aromas of green apple and tropical fruit palate. More »
Hunter Valley
Australia
Verdelho
White - Dry & crisp
Still White Wine
14.0%
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Lemon and garlic gnocchi with warm borlotti beans
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Margan Shiraz, Hunter Valley 2007
Product Code: AR03307
Spectacular vineyards set amongst the hills of Broke in the Hunter provides Andrew Margan with the best Shiraz fruit. Smoky bacon and red berries leap out of the glass, echoed by soft tannins, weight and a long finish. More »
Hunter Valley
Australia
Syrah/Shiraz
Red - Full & round
Still Red Wine
13.5%
Drink or Keep
Screwcap
Medallions of pork with prunes and root vegetables
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Margan Shiraz, Hunter Valley 2009
Product Code: AR03309
Spectacular vineyards set amongst the hills of Broke in the Hunter provides Andrew Margan with the best Shiraz fruit. Smoky bacon and red berries leap out of the glass, echoed by soft tannins, weight and a long finish. More »
Hunter Valley
Australia
Syrah/Shiraz
Red - Full & round
Still Red Wine
13.5%
Drink or Keep
Screwcap
Medallions of pork with prunes and root vegetables
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Margan Botrytis Semillon, Hunter Valley 2009 - Half
Product Code: AS00409H
The Hunter Valley has the perfect humid climate for making naturally sweet botrytis-affected wines. Produced in small quantities, this lemon, fig and honey sticky is ripe with clean balancing acidity. More »
Hunter Valley
Australia
Sémillon
Dessert - Sweet & rich
Dessert White
11.5%
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Vanilla panna cotta wirh rhubarb and strawberries










