{"title":"Izway","description":"\u003cp\u003eShop Izway from Barossa Valley at Cellar Link Auctions. Boutique producer. Buy online with fast Australian delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2017-izway-bruce-shiraz-750ml-3-bottle-pack","title":"2017 Izway Bruce Shiraz 750mL - 3 Bottle Pack - Joined to 2 PK as SIngles","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0591\/7674\/7071\/files\/Screenshot_2025-07-05_175704.png?v=1751702686\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe personal story of Izway began during the 2002 harvest in France, but the story of our wine began in 2003 when we made one barrel of wine from a great vineyard in the Northern Barossa. We named it Bruce. This single barrel held the first 300 bottles crafted by us and was named after Kathryn’s father, who passed away the year the wine was bottled. This is the most iconic and personally significant wine that we produce. The remaining bottles of this first harvest are held dearly in our cellar. The wine is unashamedly and passionately Barossan, with power, depth, texture and structure. It to be consumed as a young wine or kept in the cellar for many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2017 saw a continuation of the stellar run of great vintages in the Barossa Valley, and although each display striking differences, all harvests since 2012 will stand the test of time. The summer was warm but not hot and there were no extended heat waves. The bountiful rain and cool growing conditions we experienced in 2017 presented us with fantastic yields and perfect fruit. With an abundance of fruit, this vintage of sBruce is crafted from some exceptional sites (25% Don Vineyard, 19% Harold Vineyard). In 2017 we had a record crop in the Harold vineyard, and it meant that for the first time the Bruce is a Barossa Valley \u0026amp; Eden Valley Shiraz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe wine is intensely aromatic pure and fresh. The bright red fruits flow into cinnamon, spice, clove and cherry. This is a classically high-toned wine, and reminds me of the 2005 release, which is still drinking beautifully. The palate is initially structural and spicy, with the added Eden Valley component complementing the Barossa Shiraz perfectly. After decanting, the wine evolves into a rich and textural beast, with silky smooth ripeness supported by fine, grainy tannin. A great example of how the neighboring Valleys can complement each other. This is the fifteenth consecutive release of the Bruce, an achievement that we are very proud of. This wine, above all others, tells the story of our journey in wine and the evolution of Izway. 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We named it Bruce. This single barrel held the first 300 bottles crafted by us and was named after Kathryn’s father, who passed away the year the wine was bottled. This is the most iconic and personally significant wine that we produce. The remaining bottles of this first harvest are held dearly in our cellar. The wine is unashamedly and passionately Barossan, with power, depth, texture and structure. It to be consumed as a young wine or kept in the cellar for many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2017 saw a continuation of the stellar run of great vintages in the Barossa Valley, and although each display striking differences, all harvests since 2012 will stand the test of time. The summer was warm but not hot and there were no extended heat waves. The bountiful rain and cool growing conditions we experienced in 2017 presented us with fantastic yields and perfect fruit. With an abundance of fruit, this vintage of sBruce is crafted from some exceptional sites (25% Don Vineyard, 19% Harold Vineyard). In 2017 we had a record crop in the Harold vineyard, and it meant that for the first time the Bruce is a Barossa Valley \u0026amp; Eden Valley Shiraz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe wine is intensely aromatic pure and fresh. The bright red fruits flow into cinnamon, spice, clove and cherry. This is a classically high-toned wine, and reminds me of the 2005 release, which is still drinking beautifully. The palate is initially structural and spicy, with the added Eden Valley component complementing the Barossa Shiraz perfectly. After decanting, the wine evolves into a rich and textural beast, with silky smooth ripeness supported by fine, grainy tannin. A great example of how the neighboring Valleys can complement each other. This is the fifteenth consecutive release of the Bruce, an achievement that we are very proud of. This wine, above all others, tells the story of our journey in wine and the evolution of Izway. The 2017 Bruce is one for the\u003cbr\u003ecellar, with ideal drinking at 2025-2030, although decanting will reward the impatient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVineyard: (J.B.A) Kalleske Shiraz ‘Bruce’ Block Vineyard: Kleinig Old Shiraz Vineyard: Liersch\u003cbr\u003eSub Appellation: Koonunga Hill Sub Appellation: Moppa Sub Appellation: Moculta (Eden Valley)\u003cbr\u003ePlanted: 1980’s Planted: 1896 Planted: 1994\u003cbr\u003eSoil: sandy loam over deep clay Soil: sandy loam over deep clay Soil: Shallow Loam over Red clay\u003cbr\u003eVineyard: Hoffmann Dimchurch\u003cbr\u003eSub Appellation: Ebenezer\u003cbr\u003ePlanted: 1950\u003cbr\u003eSoil: Red\/brown earth over dark red clays with a separating layer of chalky limestone\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JC2025","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41853901897791,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0591\/7674\/7071\/files\/IMG_1185.heic?v=1751703322"},{"product_id":"2017-izway-bruce-shiraz-750ml-1-bottle-pack-lotjc98799","title":"2017 Izway Bruce Shiraz 750mL - 1 Bottle Pack - LotJC98799","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0591\/7674\/7071\/files\/Screenshot_2025-07-05_175704.png?v=1751702686\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eMinor Wax Capsule Damage as Pictured\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe personal story of Izway began during the 2002 harvest in France, but the story of our wine began in 2003 when we made one barrel of wine from a great vineyard in the Northern Barossa. We named it Bruce. This single barrel held the first 300 bottles crafted by us and was named after Kathryn’s father, who passed away the year the wine was bottled. This is the most iconic and personally significant wine that we produce. The remaining bottles of this first harvest are held dearly in our cellar. The wine is unashamedly and passionately Barossan, with power, depth, texture and structure. It to be consumed as a young wine or kept in the cellar for many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2017 saw a continuation of the stellar run of great vintages in the Barossa Valley, and although each display striking differences, all harvests since 2012 will stand the test of time. The summer was warm but not hot and there were no extended heat waves. The bountiful rain and cool growing conditions we experienced in 2017 presented us with fantastic yields and perfect fruit. With an abundance of fruit, this vintage of sBruce is crafted from some exceptional sites (25% Don Vineyard, 19% Harold Vineyard). In 2017 we had a record crop in the Harold vineyard, and it meant that for the first time the Bruce is a Barossa Valley \u0026amp; Eden Valley Shiraz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe wine is intensely aromatic pure and fresh. The bright red fruits flow into cinnamon, spice, clove and cherry. This is a classically high-toned wine, and reminds me of the 2005 release, which is still drinking beautifully. The palate is initially structural and spicy, with the added Eden Valley component complementing the Barossa Shiraz perfectly. After decanting, the wine evolves into a rich and textural beast, with silky smooth ripeness supported by fine, grainy tannin. A great example of how the neighboring Valleys can complement each other. This is the fifteenth consecutive release of the Bruce, an achievement that we are very proud of. This wine, above all others, tells the story of our journey in wine and the evolution of Izway. 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We named it Bruce. This single barrel held the first 300 bottles crafted by us and was named after Kathryn’s father, who passed away the year the wine was bottled. This is the most iconic and personally significant wine that we produce. The remaining bottles of this first harvest are held dearly in our cellar. The wine is unashamedly and passionately Barossan, with power, depth, texture and structure. It to be consumed as a young wine or kept in the cellar for many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Vintage\u003cbr\u003eDuring the 2018\/2019 growing season, the Barossa was affected by frost, strong wind, heat and parched soils, yet once the fruit started to arrive in the winery all these difficulties were forgotten as it was obvious that we were in for yet another great Vintage.\u003cbr\u003eThe lower yields resulted in deep, rich colours, fine tannins and high tone aromatics and the cold nights meant that the wines have purity, freshness and great acid balance. It will certainly be a Vintage for the lovers of powerful Barossa Shiraz, and the ripeness of the fruit is something that we are comfortable handling. The harvest seemed to flow effortlessly for us in the winery and the stresses of the build-up evaporated with every press load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2019 Bruce returns to a Barossa\/Eden blend, with the cracking wine we made for the 2019 Harold used to ‘structure up’ the original North Barossa Bruce blocks. The wine opens quite shy and will benefit from a decant before use. Once the aromatics are revealed they are familiar for Bruce lovers, with coffee, cacao, star anise and vanilla all displayed vibrantly. The palate is dense, dark and ripe, exquisitely structured with a depth and complexity that can be attributed to the addition of the Eden Valley vineyard. The fine grain tannin initially lurks in the background and then evolves into an integral part of the wine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVineyard: (J.B.A) Kalleske Shiraz ‘Bruce’ Block Vineyard: Kleinig Old Shiraz Vineyard: Liersch\u003cbr\u003eSub Appellation: Koonunga Hill Sub Appellation: Moppa Sub Appellation: Moculta (Eden Valley)\u003cbr\u003ePlanted: 1980’s Planted: 1896 Planted: 1994\u003cbr\u003eSoil: sandy loam over deep clay Soil: sandy loam over deep clay Soil: Shallow Loam over Red clay\u003cbr\u003eVineyard: Hoffmann Dimchurch\u003cbr\u003eSub Appellation: Ebenezer\u003cbr\u003ePlanted: 1950\u003cbr\u003eSoil: Red\/brown earth over dark red clays with a separating layer of chalky limestone\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JC2025","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41855380783167,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0591\/7674\/7071\/files\/2019-izway-bruce_1.jpg?v=1754315386"},{"product_id":"2019-izway-harold-shiraz","title":"2019 Izway Harold Shiraz - Lot 6576598JC","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0591\/7674\/7071\/files\/Screenshot_2025-07-05_175704.png?v=1751702686\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNote \u003c\/span\u003eMinor Wax Capsule Damage, no evidence of Leakage as shown\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Harold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI grew up in the Wimmera in Victoria at a time when the creeks and lakes flowed bountifully with water. We regularly fished for trout in these lakes and Dad, being a tragic angler, would never be short of gear. Sometimes we would share 20 fishing rods between our family of five, which eventually caused issues as we could not tell which rod was\u003cbr\u003ebiting. We decided to name the rods, and in doing so they took on their own personalities. Harold Fisher was an old, traditional, grain farmer that Dad sold tractors to, and he wasn’t renowned for his abilities as a scholar or fashionista.\u003cbr\u003eIt was obvious to name a rod after Harold, but little did we know that this rod was to become as much a part of the family as the rest of us. A legend in and out of the water, Harold was purchased in the 1950’s and is still used to this day. He is old and grumpy yet freakishly talented.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuring the 2018\/2019 growing season, the Barossa was affected by frost, strong wind, heat and parched soils, yet once the fruit started to arrive in the winery all these difficulties were forgotten as it was obvious that we were in for yet another great Vintage. The lower yields resulted in deep, rich colours, fine tannins and high tone aromatics and the cold nights meant that the wines have purity, freshness and great acid balance. It will certainly be a Vintage for the lovers of powerful Barossa Shiraz, and the ripeness of the fruit is something that we are comfortable handling. The harvest seemed to flow effortlessly for us in the winery and the stresses of the build-up evaporated with every\u003cbr\u003epress load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter a gap year in 2018, the 2019 Harold ventures back to the undulating hills of the Northern Eden Valley. The first vintage off this new vineyard has embodied the hot summer of 2019 and is closer to the Barossa Valley in style than a traditional Eden profile. Ripe, punchy, fresh, bright and clean, the aromatics are impressive, bold and distinctive.\u003cbr\u003eThe similarities to Harold’s of the past are immediate, with this release reminiscent of both the 2008 and 2013 releases. The palate displays zippy acid, grippy tannin and has a plush, velvety texture. An ultimately ripe Eden Valley Shiraz that is a cracking first release from what we hope will be a long-term home for Harold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVineyard: Fechner Shiraz\u003cbr\u003eSub Appellation: Moculta (Eden Valley)\u003cbr\u003ePlanted: 1995\u003cbr\u003eElevation: 369m\u003cbr\u003eSoil: Gravelly Loam over Limestone and Clay\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JC2025","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42615865016383,"sku":null,"price":79.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0591\/7674\/7071\/files\/IMG_6537.jpg?v=1763965651"},{"product_id":"2019-izway-harold-shiraz-lot-6576599jc","title":"2019 Izway Harold Shiraz - Lot 6576599JC","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0591\/7674\/7071\/files\/Screenshot_2025-07-05_175704.png?v=1751702686\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNote \u003c\/span\u003eMinor Wax Capsule Damage, no evidence of Leakage as shown\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Harold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI grew up in the Wimmera in Victoria at a time when the creeks and lakes flowed bountifully with water. We regularly fished for trout in these lakes and Dad, being a tragic angler, would never be short of gear. Sometimes we would share 20 fishing rods between our family of five, which eventually caused issues as we could not tell which rod was\u003cbr\u003ebiting. We decided to name the rods, and in doing so they took on their own personalities. Harold Fisher was an old, traditional, grain farmer that Dad sold tractors to, and he wasn’t renowned for his abilities as a scholar or fashionista.\u003cbr\u003eIt was obvious to name a rod after Harold, but little did we know that this rod was to become as much a part of the family as the rest of us. A legend in and out of the water, Harold was purchased in the 1950’s and is still used to this day. He is old and grumpy yet freakishly talented.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuring the 2018\/2019 growing season, the Barossa was affected by frost, strong wind, heat and parched soils, yet once the fruit started to arrive in the winery all these difficulties were forgotten as it was obvious that we were in for yet another great Vintage. The lower yields resulted in deep, rich colours, fine tannins and high tone aromatics and the cold nights meant that the wines have purity, freshness and great acid balance. It will certainly be a Vintage for the lovers of powerful Barossa Shiraz, and the ripeness of the fruit is something that we are comfortable handling. The harvest seemed to flow effortlessly for us in the winery and the stresses of the build-up evaporated with every\u003cbr\u003epress load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter a gap year in 2018, the 2019 Harold ventures back to the undulating hills of the Northern Eden Valley. The first vintage off this new vineyard has embodied the hot summer of 2019 and is closer to the Barossa Valley in style than a traditional Eden profile. Ripe, punchy, fresh, bright and clean, the aromatics are impressive, bold and distinctive.\u003cbr\u003eThe similarities to Harold’s of the past are immediate, with this release reminiscent of both the 2008 and 2013 releases. The palate displays zippy acid, grippy tannin and has a plush, velvety texture. An ultimately ripe Eden Valley Shiraz that is a cracking first release from what we hope will be a long-term home for Harold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVineyard: Fechner Shiraz\u003cbr\u003eSub Appellation: Moculta (Eden Valley)\u003cbr\u003ePlanted: 1995\u003cbr\u003eElevation: 369m\u003cbr\u003eSoil: Gravelly Loam over Limestone and Clay\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JC2025","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42615872454719,"sku":null,"price":79.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0591\/7674\/7071\/files\/IMG_6540.jpg?v=1763966164"},{"product_id":"2019-izway-harold-shiraz-1","title":"2019 Izway Harold Shiraz","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0591\/7674\/7071\/files\/Screenshot_2025-07-05_175704.png?v=1751702686\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Harold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI grew up in the Wimmera in Victoria at a time when the creeks and lakes flowed bountifully with water. We regularly fished for trout in these lakes and Dad, being a tragic angler, would never be short of gear. Sometimes we would share 20 fishing rods between our family of five, which eventually caused issues as we could not tell which rod was\u003cbr\u003ebiting. We decided to name the rods, and in doing so they took on their own personalities. Harold Fisher was an old, traditional, grain farmer that Dad sold tractors to, and he wasn’t renowned for his abilities as a scholar or fashionista.\u003cbr\u003eIt was obvious to name a rod after Harold, but little did we know that this rod was to become as much a part of the family as the rest of us. A legend in and out of the water, Harold was purchased in the 1950’s and is still used to this day. He is old and grumpy yet freakishly talented.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuring the 2018\/2019 growing season, the Barossa was affected by frost, strong wind, heat and parched soils, yet once the fruit started to arrive in the winery all these difficulties were forgotten as it was obvious that we were in for yet another great Vintage. The lower yields resulted in deep, rich colours, fine tannins and high tone aromatics and the cold nights meant that the wines have purity, freshness and great acid balance. It will certainly be a Vintage for the lovers of powerful Barossa Shiraz, and the ripeness of the fruit is something that we are comfortable handling. The harvest seemed to flow effortlessly for us in the winery and the stresses of the build-up evaporated with every\u003cbr\u003epress load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter a gap year in 2018, the 2019 Harold ventures back to the undulating hills of the Northern Eden Valley. The first vintage off this new vineyard has embodied the hot summer of 2019 and is closer to the Barossa Valley in style than a traditional Eden profile. Ripe, punchy, fresh, bright and clean, the aromatics are impressive, bold and distinctive.\u003cbr\u003eThe similarities to Harold’s of the past are immediate, with this release reminiscent of both the 2008 and 2013 releases. The palate displays zippy acid, grippy tannin and has a plush, velvety texture. 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