Domaine Asmara Bistro & Cellar Door

Spent a couple of nights in Heathcote in early August 2012 intent on visiting a winery or two. Somehow we ended up at Domaine Asmara - in part as the facility includes a restaurant. Situated along a poorly sealed road. 'DA' definitely doesn't offer a very strong presence. I guess you could say it is unpretentious. Anyway, we were the only ones there, however the hosts were more than happy to 'stoke up' the kitchen to provide us with some basic food (we didn't want much) in the shape of genuine home made spring roles which were absolutely delightful! Beautifully presented and tasty beyond belief! To the wines... The winery, as is typical of the area, specialises in reds with a penchant for Shiraz. With all of their reds highly rated by James Halliday, I was hopeful of some nice drops. And I wasn't disappointed. Three stood out to me: Their 90 point 2008 Shiraz Heathcote was extremely easy drinking and at a very good price. Next up the 2008 Reserve Shiraz; nice and finally, DA's flagship 2008 Infinity Shiraz. I am far from a wine connoisseur, all I can say is when I like something, I like it, and the Infinity Shiraz was to die for! I have a fair collection of 90+ (mainly 94+) reds (I love my reds), several relatively expensive drops, and I would have to say that the Infinity is right at the top of the list. The wallet is now throbbing:-)