AWines

Specializing in imported wines from boutique producers in Australia, New Zealand & France.
Wines with flavour, personality and a terroir! Dam fine wines!

Australia -

Whistling Eagle : A cult wine in Australia from the world famous region of Heathcote in Victoria. A wine that, consistently has scored in the 90s by Robert Parker Jnr (The Wine Advacote). The Eagles Blood Shiraz produced at Whistling Eagle vineyard is the ultimate expression of transition from Cambrian Earth to wine that displays spectacular colour, depth of flavour and balance.

Eagles Blood Shiraz Current Vintage 90 Points - Robert Parker Jnr.

Pondalowie : Superstar flying winemakers Dominic & Krystina Morris own Pondalowie. Dominic also makes wines for Quinta do Crasto in Portugal. Numerous Quinta do Castro wines have received 90+ points by Robert Parker & in Wine Spectator Top 100 wines for 2008 the 2005 Quinta do Castro Douro Reserva Old Vines (made by Dominic) was in the top 3, 3rd with 95 Points.

Named "Next Icon of the New world" by Decanter Wine Magazine, 5 stars three times by international wine critic James Halliday. Beautifully crafted true terrior driven wines.

Coates Wines : Duane Coates nurtures organic fruit that speaks of regionality, intensity, individuality, & terroir and then crafts it into great wine. Duane, also combines New & Old world winemaking techniques; wild yeast, Russian oak, no fining and no filtration to add even further complexity to the wine. Individuality at it's best; Coates!


New Zealand -

TerraVin

The Eaton family own a beautiful vineyard named Hillside, in the heart of the famous wine region; Marlborough, New Zealand. Here, TerraVin wines are made. This unique name comes from;  TERRA- Latin for EARTH (but also an all-encompassing word related to the viticulture - climate, rootstock, clonal choice and viticultural practices) for and VIN -French for Wine.           

Rated ***** Excellent ROBERT PARKERS BUYERS GUIDE NO.7 - 01 JANUARY 2009

Wines imported:

2008 Sauvignon Blanc
2008 Te Ahu Sauvignon Blanc
2006 Noble Sauvignon
2008 Pinot Gris
2008 Pinot Pinot Noir
2006 J Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot & Malbec


France (Burgundy)

Domaine Boyer-Gontard

This Domaine is steeped in traditional. The Domaine can be found in the heart of the Cote-D’or’s famous Cote de Beaune town of Meursault.  In 1836, the Gontard family became the first producer of sparkling wine from Burgundy, effectively creating Crémant de Bourgogne.