We've selected a very sentimental pair of museum wines for release for Father's Day, offering them exclusively in your choice of a twin pack ($99) (normally $160)or a case of six ($250) (normally $480) with three of each.
These wines have been carefully cellared, aged and ready to pour now .
You'll enjoy our special 2018 releases:
The Mandala Rock Shiraz -
Derived via Latin and Greek words "Petra / Petros" meaning "stone" or "rock", this wine is attributed to Charles' father Peter, who is the infamous "rock" of the Smedley family, as well as a lover of a bold cool-climate Shiraz.
As reviewed by Ray Jordan:
A Yarra Shiraz bursting with vibrant red fruits, lifted with a zippy pepper character. This is a wonderful expression of cool climate Shiraz with fine bony tannins and well-weighted oak, where it spent 18 months with 40% new French. The palate has an effortless feel about it as it extends to a long, focused finish. Impressive wine.
Rich bouquet of blackberry, caramelised fig, licorice, hints of white pepper, and a sweet oak lift. Salted plum, dark chocolate, and raisins brooding.
Dark berries, cherries, and cinnamon espresso tones on the palate, a fine tannin structure and persistent length.
The Mandala Butterfly Cabernet Sauvignon -
This wine is lovingly dedicated to Charles' late sister Vanessa, whose name in Greek means "butterfly". Vanessa enjoyed her heavy red wines, especially a good Cabernet Sauvignon.
Rich scents of cassis, cigar box and black olive with a balanced blueberry and black fruit profile on palate. Red currant and cherry fruit also quite pronounced. Tannins fine and melty.