Brands Laira Vineyard Shiraz 2009
Brand’s is one of the Coonawarra’s heritage wine labels although no longer owned by the Brand family. It is now owned by the McWilliam family who are working hard to keep the heritage of the label intact. Originally, the vineyard was called Laira after the first owner’s, Captain Stentiford’s ship.
This rich and plump shiraz serves up fresh black fruit, with lashings of banoffee tart oak and a hint of garden herbs. A smooth and elegant, early drinking style of red. Bring on your roast beef with all the trimmings and don’t skimp on the gravy.
Date: October 2012 Price: $20 Value: $$ Drink: Now – 5 years
image: McWilliams
Mention Majella Wines and the Coonawarra comes to mind and with it Brian Lynn’s larger than life personality. The Lynn family focus on producing a classic regional selection of wines that consistently deliver excellent quality for their price. Being their flagship wine, The Malleea celebrates the exquisite marriage of older vine Coonawarra cabernet sauvignon and shiraz. Only the best for this wine and there should be at least a couple in everyone’s cellar.