Devils Lair

Having rapidly carved out a high reputation for itself through a combination of clever packaging and impressive wine quality, Devils Lair was acquired by Southcorp in 1996. The estate vineyards have been substantially increased since, now with sauvignon blanc, semillon, chardonnay, cabernet sauvignon, merlot, shiraz, cabernet franc and petit verdot, supplemented by grapes purchased from contract growers. An exceptionally successful business; production has increased from 40 000 dozen to many times greater, in no small measure due to its second label, Fifth Leg. JAMES HALLIDAY, The Australian Wine Comapanion 2013