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Shiraz is the thrust of this operation for wines produced by Wayne Dutschke from vines belonging to his uncle, Ken Semmler. St Jakobi, with an virtually coconutty American-oak influence (60%), displays a deep fruit succulence and plenty of extract. Even though oaky it has depth and character and deserves to be judged with five years’ bottle age or much more. By contrast, Oscar Semmler, the best cuvée, is aged in 100% French oak. It is marvellously profound with terrific potential if cellared for at least 5–8 years. Whilst not cheap, quality is commensurate with price. Willowbend (a second label), Chardonnay both still south australia wine guide jinx mobafire and sparkling, Merlot, Cabernet and Shiraz/Merlot/ Cabernet are enthusiastically consumed locally. Some fortified wines are also produced to a large common.

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