The Winner's Tank
The Winner's Tank draws from Langhorne Creek, a region in South Australia's Fleurieu Peninsula known for producing structured, fruit-forward Shiraz. The winery's portfolio centers on this varietal—a grape that thrives in the region's warm climate and gravelly soils, developing deep color and ripe tannin structure. The Velvet Sledgehammer Limited Release Shiraz and the core Shiraz bottling form the backbone of the range, both expressions that have attracted attention from major wine publications including Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, Wine Advocate, Falstaff, and Decanter. Langhorne Creek's maritime influence moderates temperature swings, allowing Shiraz to achieve phenolic ripeness while retaining freshness—a balance evident in wines from this corner of South Australia.
Critics
Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, Wine Advocate