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The Good Doctor's Tonic 2015

McLaren Vale

A McLaren Vale GP by day, the Doctor is a fully signed up ‘shed’ winemaker by night. His tonic is BIG, bold and dark – a unique and delicious blend of locally sourced Tannat (rare), Cabernet and Shiraz. We’re not sure what it’ll cure, but it’s tasty.

Beyond the Label

Tasting notes

Smooth, complex and firm with ripe black fruit and velvety tannins

Aroma

Complex mature black fruit, spicy oak and hints of mint

Allergy information

Contains sulphites

The Good Doctor's Tonic 2015

More information

  • 15.5% ABV
  • 11.63 Units
  • 750.00 ml
  • 31 December, 2025

Being a doctor can be stressful, so what better way to unwind than tread a few grapes, hand plunge a few vats and guide your precious wines into barrel. That’s the creative path Dr Matt Cooper took, and, with a few grower friends in premium McLaren Vale and the cooler Adelaide Hills, he was well set up. During the growing season he keeps an eye on a few rows of vines and picks out the richest, ripest grapes for his tonic. He makes wine the old fashioned way – on a miniature scale with basket presses and open topped fermenters. He skilfully blended dark, ripe Tannat (renowned for Madiran in South West France) with Cabernet and Shiraz. It’s a rich mouthful with bold fruit, spicy oak and mint. Decant an hour before serving with a Sunday roast.

"Holy moly! Now this is a proper bottle of red! Had this with steak. Very impressive" Online Review
For the 2012 vintage
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