Robert Parker, Jr.:  Rated as An outstanding wine of exceptional complexity and character.  "'Halliwell' offers scintillating scents of truffle, earth, blueberry, black cherry, and kirsch liqueur. Layered and full-flavored, with excellent depth and concentration, it has enough structure to evolve for several years. It should drink well through 2016."   Aug 2008

Winery:  "The Shiraz Grenache blend is made from grapes we select to give a 'juicy' structure and presence to the wine.  As our own young vineyards mature we are using mostly estate grown Shiraz combined with small batches of grapes we buy in from neighbors.  The Grenache comes from our prize 'Western Ridge' vineyard on the edge of the Marananga bowl... the warmth of the Barossa comes through in a wine made from grapes from vineyards along the western edge of the Barossa Valley.  To retain the luscious and rich fruit flavours, we use mostly older shaven oak, with about 10% newer oak. The true key to the wine is the Grenache. In the years Shiraz is strong and bold, the Grenache is somewhat subdued but in others, the Grenache leaps out with spice cherries and strong tannins."

Wired For Wine:  Loosen your belts everyone, this fantastic Rolf Binder is waving you over to another robust winter meal.  For the traditionalist in you, the Halliwell will be a stunner with braised lamb shanks, or a grilled, butterflied leg of lamb, with ratatouille on the side.  If you're like us and always looking for a reason to make barbecued spareribs, look no further!  The Grenache side of this blend makes it especially barbecue-friendly.  If you're recovering from the rigors of returning to work and school, the Rolf Binder is all you need to go with your favorite hamburger.  Pile on the wild mushrooms and a slice of Swiss cheese if you're so inclined, because they love a hearty Australian Shiraz/Grenache blend like this one.  Don't forget the ketchup; its sweet tang will balance the Halliwell's powerhouse fruit and impressive personality like a charm.  Make mine medium, and toast the bun!

Size:  750ml
Vintage:  2006
Varietal:  70% Shiraz, 30% Grenache
Alcohol:  14.6%
Region:  Barossa Valley, South Australia