Padthaway is known for creating wines that are genuinely a pleasure to drink, that's pretty much the perfect description of the Dead Letter Office. A true crowd-pleaser, this unmistakably Australian expression of shiraz has everything you'd expect from a producer of this quality. Full bodied, full flavoured with peppery notes, dark fruits and a roundness brought about by 15 months in 100% French oak barrels - this is a wine for sharing, and sharing confidently. A real people pleaser.

The geographical location of this estate vineyard is only 2km from Henschke and it's famous 'Hill of Grace'. The world-class winemaker believes in doing things the old-school way: machinery cannot replace the human taste necessary in the wine production process. Smell, vision, judgment and experience are needed, so, she strictly requires hand-picking of grapes to ensure nothing but pristine, high-quality fruit makes the cut. This old-school thinking is carried through the wine too; big, full, rich and ripe, with plenty of oak and plush tannins. The lively acidity, and effortless elegance, of this wine are a result of the specific conditions and climate of the tiny, single vineyard. Entirely too much wine for this price - a steal.

This wine is, without doubt, one of the most popular we’ve ever seen at Vinomofo. How popular is popular, you ask? Well, thirsty mofos took over 30,000 bottles of a previous vintage straight out of our hands. Yup. We know it’s a great wine deal but when our mofo members are this unanimous in their desire for this drop; well it’s simply cause for one big shiraz gluggin’ celebration.

Full bodied and silky smooth with lashings of plums and earthy spice; if you’re quaffing this Frankland River gem on a week night, know you’re in good company alongside many a mofo. With one fist in the air (and the other holding a glass of this wine) we salute you!