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    • Biodynamic
    2021 Panzanello Chianti Classico
    Tuscany, ITALY
    $39. 99
    Bottle
    $479.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2024-2027)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Diam Cork

    Deep dark red black tinged core with a dark red hue. Spicy red currant aromas infused with dried herbs and earth drift out of the glass with hints of tobacco and leather also evident. The mid weighted palate is generously endowed with ripe red currant and red cherry fruits. Some spicy tobacco, dried herb and earth elements lend further interest. Bright acidity combined with slightly chalky tannins imparts a fresh rustic feel onto the savoury finish.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 14%

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    2021 Dinny Goonan Single Vineyard Shiraz
    Otway Ranges, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $32. 99
    Bottle
    $395.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2024-2027)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Deep dark red black tinged colour with a dark red hue. Fragrant red plum and liquorice aromas laced with clove, Mediterranean herbs, smoky earth and pepper drift from the glass. Juicy plum, liquorice and ripe blueberry fruits are layered across the supple mid weighted palate with some smoky cedar, clove and peppered earth characteristics lying underneath. Polished velvet like tannins with a succulent smoky dried herb and spicy pepper infused finish.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

    Other Reviews….
    Dark and youthful in the glass. Pretty and lifted aromas of blueberry, sarsaparilla, nutmeg, licorice, cola and sweet spice. Mid-weight and juicy on the palate, really pure and precise with lashings of blue fruits, spice and complexing oak. Very classy, cooler climate shiraz
    95 Points
    Aaron Basher – Real Review

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    • Special Order Product – Delayed Dispatch
    2022 Mrs Q Pinot Noir
    South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $14. 99
    Bottle
    $179.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now (2024)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Deep dark red black tinged colour with a dark red hue. Pronounced ripe dark cherry, plum and vanillin spice aromas mix with subtle earth notes. Ripe, plump and sweetly fruited, a hefty dose of vanillin cedar for the most part overwhelms dark plum, anise and spice flavours. Velvet smooth tannins with a juicy conclusion that has a prominent spicy vanillin cedar component running through it.
    Drink now.
    Alc. 13.5%

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    • Special Order Product – Delayed Dispatch
    2021 Gipsie Jack The Terrier Shiraz Cabernet
    Langhorne Creek, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $17. 99
    Bottle
    $215.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2024-2029)
    ABV: 14.4%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Dense black dark red colour with a deep vibrant dark red hue. Aromas of liquorice, blackcurrant and choc mint are followed by some spicy vanillin cedar and earth notes. Mid weighted fleshy dark plum, liquorice and blackcurrant fruits are underpinned by bright youthful acidity. Some vanillin cedar, inky earth and mint elements are also evident. Polished tannins with a juicy energetic mid length finish.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 14.4%

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    2021 Juniper Three Fields Chardonnay
    Margaret River, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $27. 99
    Bottle
    $335.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2024-2028)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Bright pale straw colour with distinct highlights of green around the edges and a watery hue. Lifted nectarine, pear and dried honey aromas mix with hints of roasted almond, nougat and spice. The palate is layered with rich fleshy peach, nectarine and dried honey flavours which sit atop a delicate citrusy nougat and spice back drop. Gently creamed feel finishing with ample freshness on the refined mid length conclusion.
    Drink over the next 3-4 years.
    Alc. 13%

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    2018 Domaine Clarendon Syrah
    Clarendon, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $32. 99
    Bottle
    $395.88 Dozen
    Cellar: 5 - 6 Years (2029-2030)
    ABV: 14.6%
    Closure: Cork

    Impenetrable inky black in colour with a deep dark red black hue. Wafting through the nostrils are potent scents of ripe blackberry, liquorice and black cherry which are trailed by vanillin cedar, scorched earth and peppered dried herb notes. Rich blackberry, liquorice and black cherry fruits are framed by muscular tannins. Vanillin oak, earthy fennel like characters, dried meats and blackpepper lie underneath. Dry grippy finish with a deep core of opulent fruit firmly sculptured by a tightly knit structure.
    Cellar 5-6 years.
    Alc. 14.6%

    Other Reviews….
    Still with the meat fat and spice on the nose, the 2018 Domaine Clarendon Syrah is supple, elegant, midnight dark and pure. There is clarity here, without weight through the finish. It is more polished and less meaty/complex than the 2017 tasted beside it. Drink 2022-2032.
    94+ Points
    Erin Larkin – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

    Attractive Rhône-like aromas that belie the heady alcohol. Blue fruits, smoked meats, dried seaweed and a molten core of kirsch smeared with black olive paste. A big mouthful. The tannic kit and finish bit too drying to merit a higher score. Drink by 2024.
    92 Points
    Ned Goodwin – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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    2021 Penley Tolmer Cabernet Sauvignon
    Coonawarra, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $23. 99
    Bottle
    $287.88 Dozen
    Cellar: 4 - 5 Years (2028-2029)
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Superb depth of colour featuring an impenetrable inky black heart and a very deep dark red black hue. Classic Coonawarra aromas of blackcurrant, liquorice, cigar box and black olive drift from the glass interweaving with earth and bay leaf notes along the way. Rich blackcurrant and ripe mulberry fruits are underscored by a firm yet integrated tannin structure. Notions of vanillin cedar, tobacco, earthy black olive and spicy bay leaf evolve across the back half. Excellent concentration with a ripe, chewy mouthfeel. Dry, slightly chalky medium to long conclusion.
    Cellar 4-5 years.
    Alc. 14.5%

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    • Special Order Product – Delayed Dispatch
    2022 Maxwell Little Demon GSM
    McLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $19. 99
    Bottle
    $239.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2024-2027)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Stelvin

    A blend of Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvedre. Deep black dark red colour with a dark red hue. The nose offers up expressive dark raspberry, liquorice and dark cherry aromas followed by some vanillin earth and spice notes. Rich plush blackberry and liquorice fruits are interwoven with dark cherry, vanillin earth and spice characters. Polished yet chewy tannin structure with a fleshy mid length finish.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 14%

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    2023 Maxwell Little Demon Rose
    McLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $19. 99
    Bottle
    $239.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now (2024)
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Made from Grenache. Brilliant salmon pink in colour. Uplifted aromatics of raspberry and blood orange fill the nostrils followed by hints of water melon and spice. Nicely rounded on entry with supplely textured flavours of pomegranate, strawberry and blood orange overlaying a water melon and spice back drop. Crisp citrusy acidity finishing dry, savoury and spicy.
    Drink now.
    Alc. 12.5%

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    2021 Juniper Canvas Tempranillo
    Margaret River, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $24. 99
    Bottle
    $299.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2024-2029)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Deep dark red black colour with a dark red hue. Lifted dark to black cherry and liquorice aromas are interwoven with hints of earthy black olive, dried herbs and spicy tobacco. Mid weighted the palate is juicy yet chewy in its feel with dark to black cherry and liquorice fruits to the fore. Dried herb, earth and spice elements linger underneath. Sturdy tannin structure with a savoury medium to long conclusion.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

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    2023 Liz Heidenreich Watervale Riesling
    Clare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $24. 99
    Bottle
    $299.88 Dozen
    Cellar: 6 - 8 Years (2030-2032)
    ABV: 12%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Brilliant water like core with greenish tinged edges. Jumping out of the glass are aromas of lime and lemon which are followed by some Granny Smith apple, wet steel, chalky talc and mineral notes. The tight and focused palate sees lemon and lime flavours sculpted by steely mineral infused acidity which provides a chiselled feel. Chalky elements linger underneath. Finishes very dry, taut and crisp with a flinty mineral laced aftertaste.
    Cellar 6-8 years.
    Alc. 12%

    Other Reviews…..
    This is an attractive riesling, good concentration, limey drive, faint flinty mineral characters, floral lift and a sense of precision and length. It offers up high refreshment factor with layers of flavour, texture and character. Good energy here, with great varietal and regional character. Geez, this ticks a lot of boxes, including value. Very well done. Drink by 2033.
    93 Points
    Mike Bennie – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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    2022 Babich Pinot Noir Rose
    Marlborough, NEW ZEALAND
    $19. 99
    Bottle
    $239.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now (2024)
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Pale salmon pink tinged colour. Elevated strawberry and peach aromas are followed by whiffs of raspberry, musk and wet stone. Slippery textured flavours of strawberry, raspberry and peach glide across the palate with some wet stone elements lying underneath. Vividly crisp acidity leads into a dry refreshing finish.
    Drink now.
    Alc. 12.5%

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    2020 Paul Conti Cabernet Sauvignon
    Margaret River, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $23. 99
    Bottle
    $287.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2024-2030)
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Includes a small portion of Malbec in the blend. Midnight black core with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Elevated aromas of blackcurrant and liquorice are married to cigar box, dried herbs, black olive and subtle spicy leather notes. Rich, concentrated and amply weighted the palate is flooded with fleshy textured blackcurrant, liquorice and mulberry fruits which sit atop a vanillin cedar, tobacco, scorched earth and spicy bay leaf background. Sturdy yet integrated tannin structure concluding long, juicy and bold.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 14.5%

    2017 Dumangin Balcones Batch 023 Single Cask 6 Year Old Single Malt American Whisky (700ml)
    Waco, Texas, UNITED STATES
    $260. 00
    Bottle
    $3120.00 Dozen
    ABV: 46.7%

    The Dumangin whiskies follow in the footsteps of French pioneers like Michel Couvreur - only there's another layer of expertise bought to the table. While Gilles Dumangin clearly has a 'magic touch' when it comes to selecting and maturing world class singles and grains, he isn't just a buyer and bottler. He's an acclaimed winemaker applying his know-how. Whiskies arrive in Champagne to complete their maturation in 228 litre barriques in the cellars at Chigny-les-Roses. The Ratafia finishing gives them a distinctive signature: a subtle yet delicious, creamy, fruity twist unique to Champagne.

    Balcones was discovered by Gilles during one of his sales trips. Waco, the town hosting the distillery is subject to an extreme climate. During Gilles’ August visit, the outside temperature was 48°C. As a result, the ageing of whiskies is dramatically sped up compared to cooler climes (five years here is like twelve or fifteen in Scotland). Finished for 21 months in a Ratafia Champenois barrel, batch 023 is a limited run of 265 bottles. 46.7% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

    Notes from the bottlers... Full mouthfeel with sweet tea, burnt marshmallow, cinnamon candies and marmalade with a very long finish with oak and pepper notes, followed by cardamom and roasted sweet corn.

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    2023 Paul Conti Tuart Block Chenin Blanc
    Western Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $19. 99
    Bottle
    $239.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2024-2027)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Brilliant pale straw colour with a subtle tome of green around the edges and a watery hue. On the nose green apple top notes mix with pear skin, lime and spice scents. Crunchy pear skin, lime and spicy green apple fruits overlay wet stone and mineral characters. Finishes dry and lively with crisp acidity extending right through the mineral laden aftertaste.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

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    Imbue Distillery Cut the Tux Pinot Noir Brandy (700ml)
    Melbourne, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $94. 99
    Bottle
    $1139.88 Dozen
    ABV: 54%

    Along with St.Agnes' Bartender's Cut, this high strength brandy makes a welcome addition to the category. Matured in Nillumbik Yarra Valley x-Pinot Noir barrels and bottled undiluted, it’s unashamedly big and bold but also beautifully balanced with rich dried fruit and Christmas fruit mince pie flavours backed up by a vivacious, warming finish. Sip and savour it neat or if you prefer something a little lighter (but still full of festive character) spritz up the classic "Sidecar" with some citrus tonic/soda for an arvo in the sun. 54% Alc./Vol.

    Notes from the producers... Nose: Worn leather, pepper, caremelised fruits. Palate: Green apple, dried vine fruit, salted lquorice. Finish: Medium with soft tannins.

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    • Nick's Import
    2023 Chateau Potensac Pre-Arrival Offer
    Haut Medoc, Bordeaux, FRANCE
    $51. 99
    Bottle
    $623.88 Dozen
    Closure: Cork

    Other Reviews....
    The 2023 Potensac is a solid effort, offering up aromas of dark berries, cherries, loamy soil and cigar wrapper, followed by a medium-bodied, fleshy palate that's taut and penetrating, with good depth at the core.
    89-91 points
    William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Apr 27, 2024)

    The 2023 Potensac is a seriously beautiful wine that shows just how complex and nuanced wines from this property can be. Crushed flowers, spice, red/purplish fruit, rose petal and mint are some of the notes that lift from the glass. Bright saline tones underpin the mid-palate and finish. This is one of the most complete young Potensacs I can recall tasting. Drink 2027-2043.
    91-93 points
    Antonio Galloni - Vinous

    Beautiful dark fruit with purity and freshness. Medium- to full-bodied, seamless and compact. Outstanding quality of tannins, so fine and dense. It’s muscular and taut on the mid-palate. Lingering, too. Plenty of energy. Close to 2022.
    93-94 points
    James Suckling

    Concentrated and intense, fragrant spicy notes of green peppercorn, liqourice root, smoked earth, freshly cut herbs and black tea. Plenty of lift, a little serious and austere, but this is a well balanced and enjoyable wine. Harvest Setepbmer 18 to 29, 20% new oak for ageing. No 2nd wine of Potensac since 2021, since they pulled out more than 20ha of vines to retain only the most high quality parts of the vineyard.
    92 points
    Jane Anson

    Conditions of Pre Arrival Offer:
    1. There is no minimum order unless stated.
    2. All wines are 750ml unless indicated otherwise.
    3. Payment is due at the time of ordering to secure stocks.
    4. The wines are being collected and shipped in refrigerated containers and are due to arrive in late 2026.
    5. Nicks Wine Merchants reserve the right to pass on any changes in Government duties and taxes and delivery charges from the date of order to the date of final delivery of the wine.
    6. Errors and omissions excepted.
    7. Delivery charges may apply - these can be determined by visiting the Freight Rates page.

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    • Nick's Import
    2023 Chateau de Fieuzal Pre-Arrival Offer
    Pessac Leognan, Bordeaux, FRANCE
    $64. 99
    Bottle
    $779.88 Dozen
    Closure: Cork

    Other Reviews....
    The 2023 Fieuzal reveals a bright, perfumed bouquet of mulberries and cherries mingled with floral accents of violets, lilac and spring flowers. Medium to full-bodied, layered and textural, it’s pure and seamless, with a fleshy core of fruit, bright acids and powdery, ultra-refined tannins, concluding with a mineral, penetrating finish. This blend of 50% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Petit Verdot stands out in this challenging vintage for gravelly, sandy terroirs. Under the adept guidance of Stephen Carrier, the estate—positioned on the border of the Pessac-Léognan appellation—has hit new heights in recent years. Drink 2025-2055.
    94-96 points
    Yohan Castaing - Wine Advocate (Apr 27, 2024)

    Very impressive freshness and focus here. Bright and succulent, al-dente fruit right upfront and continuing through the whole length of the wine. Notes of forest floor, sea shell and iodine. Medium body. It has bright acidity that adds tension and a lot of energy. Fine tannins, already beautifully integrated.
    93-94 points
    James Suckling

    The 2023 Château De Fieuzal is terrific, with ripe plum and cassis fruit as well as some chocolaty, leafy herb and damp earth nuances. A classic Graves, it’s medium to full-bodied and has fine tannins, good overall balance, and outstanding length. Based on 50% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 10% Petit Verdot, it should easily be an outstanding wine.
    90-92+ points
    Jeb Dunnuck

    Flowers, cherries, black raspberries, plums, and a touch of spice create the perfume. Medium-bodied, with a strong sense of purity to the fruits, coupled with elegance, sweetness, racy tannins, and touches of spice, with herbs in the mid-palate, and in the finish. The wine blends 50% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 10% Petit Verdot. 13.5% ABV. Drink from 2027-2045.
    92-94 points
    Jeff Leve - The Wine Cellar Insider

    Conditions of Pre Arrival Offer:
    1. There is no minimum order unless stated.
    2. All wines are 750ml unless indicated otherwise.
    3. Payment is due at the time of ordering to secure stocks.
    4. The wines are being collected and shipped in refrigerated containers and are due to arrive in late 2026.
    5. Nicks Wine Merchants reserve the right to pass on any changes in Government duties and taxes and delivery charges from the date of order to the date of final delivery of the wine.
    6. Errors and omissions excepted.
    7. Delivery charges may apply - these can be determined by visiting the Freight Rates page.

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    2023 Chateau Marquis d'Alesme Pre-Arrival Offer
    Margaux, Bordeaux, FRANCE
    $89. 99
    Bottle
    $1079.88 Dozen
    Closure: Cork

    Other Reviews....
    The 2023 Marquis d'Alesme is impressive. Raspberry jam, blood orange, white flowers, mint and lavender abound. Silky, elegant tannins wrap it all together in style. A closing burst of bright acids and lifted floral notes lends the last kick of resonance. Classy, elegant and polished, the 2023 is one of the best recent editions I have encountered. Tasted two times. Drink 2030-2045.
    93-95 points
    Antonio Galloni - Vinous

    This has a fresh and juicy fruit character, showing currant and citrus-peel notes. It’s medium-bodied with firm, grainy tannins. Bright and chewy at the end.
    92-93 points
    James Suckling

    Cassis, darker raspberries, spring flowers, and spicy oak emerge from the 2023 Château Marquis D'Alesme, a medium-bodied, elegant Margaux that has the fresher, lively style of the vintage while still bringing ample depth, concentration, and length.
    91-93+ points
    Jeb Dunnuck

    The perfume pops with flowers, cherries, mint, tobacco, smoke, mocha, and cedar. On the palate, the wine is elegant, soft, and lifted, with a spicy edge to the red berries. There is a chalky, marine influence that comes through on the back end of the finish. The wine blends 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot and 5% Cabernet Franc. 13% ABV. 3.5 pH. The harvest took place from September 16 - October 6. Yields were only 32 hectoliters per hectare. Drink from 2028-2055.
    93-95 points
    Jeff Leve - The Wine Cellar Insider

    Conditions of Pre Arrival Offer:
    1. There is no minimum order unless stated.
    2. All wines are 750ml unless indicated otherwise.
    3. Payment is due at the time of ordering to secure stocks.
    4. The wines are being collected and shipped in refrigerated containers and are due to arrive in late 2026.
    5. Nicks Wine Merchants reserve the right to pass on any changes in Government duties and taxes and delivery charges from the date of order to the date of final delivery of the wine.
    6. Errors and omissions excepted.
    7. Delivery charges may apply - these can be determined by visiting the Freight Rates page.

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    2023 Paladino Pinot Grigio
    Veneto, ITALY
    $13. 99
    Bottle
    $167.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2024-2025)
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    This fantastic entry level Pinot Grigio that delivers on both intensity and texture was produced by the Rocca family who have been producing wines since the late 1800’s. This wine hails from the Veneto region in northeastern Italy, renowned for its picturesque vineyards and a climate that is ideal for producing crisp white wines.

    Brilliant very pale straw colour with a light greenish tinge around the edges and a watery hue. The highly attractive nose offers up delightful scents of pear, red apple and honeysuckle followed by a faint whiff of musk with some wet stone notes also evident. Delicious pear and green to red apple fruits glide across the palate with a slippery textural feel. Some lime and stony mineral elements lie underneath. Refreshing acidity finishing dry, long and supple.
    Drink over the next year.
    Alc. 12.5%

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    2022 Tuffo Vouvray
    Vouvray, Loire Valley, FRANCE
    $33. 99
    Bottle
    $407.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2024-2028)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Synthetic Cork

    Damien Pinon is the third generation of his family to naturally farm Chenin Blanc in the chalky soils of Vernou-sur-Brenne in the appellation of Vouvray. His Tuffo vines are old, creating lush, expressive white wines.

    Bright straw colour with a watery hue. Aromas of pear, red apple skin and honeysuckle blossom out of the glass followed by some quince and subtle cinnamon notes. Rich and concentrated, fleshy peach, pear and red apple fruits are complimented by honeysuckle and quince characters. Full and round in the mouth with a luscious textural feel, brisk acidity lends freshness to the long, intensely flavoured finish.
    Drink over the next 3-4 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

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    2021 Terre a’ Terre Crayeres Vineyard Cabernet Franc
    Wrattonbully, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $26. 99
    Bottle
    $323.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2024-2030)
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    The mild 2021 vintage conditions provided the perfect framework to produce high quality Cabernet Franc. 9% Shiraz was added to the final blend in order to lift the middle palate, and the result is a very classic Cabernet Franc. Aging took place in old French oak barriques and foudres for a period of 14 months.

    Deep dark red black tinged colour with a dark red hue. Lifted red to black currant and mulberry aromas are trailed by cedary tobacco, dried herb, faint earthy black olive and bay leaf notes. A rich chorus of red to black currant and ripe mulberry fruits flow across the mid weighted palate with notions of vanillin cedar, dusty earth, black olive and infusions of bay leaf lending complexity through the back half. Fine grained yet sturdy tannin structure. Concludes long and spicy.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 14.5%

    Other Reviews…..
    This is 91% cabernet franc and 9% shiraz matured in old French oak barriques and foudres for 14 months. Red fig, black cherry and rhubarb. Pink peppercorn, damson plum and cinnamon. Oak inserts itself with a cocoa nib bitterness and espresso crema. This is a bit of an enigmatic wine with a filigree of fine but weighty tannins and a mix of sour red fruits and exotic spice. A wine with detail and complexity and of superb value. Drink by 2030.
    95 points
    Shanteh Wale – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

    I’m cray cray about Cabernet Franc.
    Red fruit, rosewater, a little mint chocolate, light nutty oak. It’s medium-bodied, red fruit and some darker berries, hazelnut, a fresh feel to it, with well-settled acidity, fine chalky tannin grip, and a finish of excellent length. All just so. Beautifully made, and lovely to drink. Drink 2023 - 2031+
    94 points
    Gary Walsh – The Wine Front

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    2022 Domaine Saint-Damien Plan de Dieu Cotes du Rhone Villages Vieilles Vignes
    Cotes du Rhone Villages, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
    $32. 99
    Bottle
    $395.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2024-2030)
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Cork

    A blend of 80% Grenache and 20% Mourvèdre sourced from the lower terraced parcels of the Plan de Dieu lieu-dit, in the commune of Violès. The Grenache vines are over 70 years old and come from two sites, one planted on red clay and the other on galets (smooth river-worn pebbles). The younger Mourvèdre vines are planted on sandy soil. The wine is fermented for 30 days in concrete vats, then matured for 10 months in a mix of concrete tanks and large old 50 hL oak foudres.

    Deep dark red black colour with a vibrant dark red hue. Delightful red to dark raspberry and red liquorice aromas emante from the glass with some scorched earth, wild herb and pepper notes also chiming in. Rich, juicy pepper infused red to dark raspberry, liquorice and black cherry fruits swamp the mid weighted palate. Infusions of herbs du Provence, scorched earth and peppered dried meat elements lie underneath. Understated in its power and concentration it shows remarkable freshness. Finishes very long and succulent with an explosion of blackpepper.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 14.5%

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    2021 Fowles Farm to Table Sangiovese
    Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $17. 99
    Bottle
    $215.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2024-2026)
    ABV: 13.1%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Semi translucent dark red colour with black toned edges and a light red hue. Spicy red currant and cherry aromas mix with earth and dried herb notes. Light in body the palate features juicy red currant and cherry fruits over an earth, dried herb and spice back drop. Supple mid palate feel with faintly chalky tannins and bright acidity. Finishes dry and savoury.
    Drink over the next 1-2 years.
    Alc. 13.1%

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    2023 3 Drops Riesling
    Great Southern, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $26. 99
    Bottle
    $323.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2024-2030)
    ABV: 12%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Brilliant water like colour with a faint greenish tinged outskirts. Nosing offers up piercing scents of lemon, lime and Granny Smith apple which are interwoven with wet steel and chalky mineral notes. Mouth watering lime and citrus fruits carry a crunchy feel with some orange rind, wet steel and flinty mineral characters lingering underneath. Excellent concentration and textural volume with zippy acidity and a long intense finish.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 12%

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    2022 Larnook Tempranillo
    McLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $27. 99
    Bottle
    $335.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2024-2029)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Deep black dark red colour with a dark red hue. Pronounced black cherry and liquorice scents fill the nostrils with some scorched earth, subtle leather and spice notes also chiming in. Rich lush black cherry and liquorice fruits drive the medium to full bodied palate with some vanillin cedar, scorched earth and spice elements ensuing. Ripe, slightly chewy tannins with a medium to long finish well endowed with black fruits.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 14%

    Other Reviews….
    Flush with fruit, velvety in texture, more-ish from start to finish. This is another winner from Larnook. Licorice red and black, musk, roasted spice characters and a garden herb note, in a ripe context. It’s an uncomplicated wine but but the flavour and texture here are drastically enjoyable. Drink 2023-2027.
    92 Points
    Campbell Mattinson – The Wine Front

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    Gamet Rive Droite Blanc de Noirs Champagne
    Champagne, FRANCE
    $89. 99
    Bottle
    $1079.88 Dozen
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Diam Cork

    Made from a blend of 85% Pinot Meunier and 15% Pinot Noir. Satiny mousse with a fine stream of tiny bubbles coursing through the pale straw, rose gold tinged base. Baked bread, yeast lees, citrus and oily toast like notes tinged with hints of hazelnut sail through the nostrils. Rich and full, flavours of baked bread, oily toast characters, dried honey, yeast lees, brioche and almond fill the mouth. Chalk tinged yet creamy textured and amply powered, it finishes dry and long with mouth watering acidity.
    Alc. 12.5%

    Other Reviews…..
    This plush Champagne has delicate apple blossom and chamomile notes wafting through finely meshed flavors of white cherry, peach skin, raw almond and fleur de sel. Well-balanced, bright and lightly mouthwatering, with a minerally finish. Disgorged December 2022. Drink now.
    92 Points
    Wine Spectator

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    Imbue Distillery Angel's Share Port Cask Single Malt Australian Whisky (700ml)
    Melbourne, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $149. 99
    Bottle
    $1799.88 Dozen
    ABV: 43%

    This pilsner grain based whisky was aged for three years in 100 litre barrels previously filled with Aussie Tawny port. A lovely, supple, rounded mouth-feel and a nice integration of fruity-malty flavours make for a dram that's dangerously easy to drink. Finishing hints of vanilla and Turkish Delight highlight the cask influence. 43% Alc./Vol.

    Notes from the producers... Nose: vintage leather, licorice, roasted  stonefruits, oak. Palate: black walnut, brown butter, treacle. Finish: fruit cake spice and dry tannins.

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    2019 Le Baron de Malleret
    Haut Medoc, Bordeaux, FRANCE
    $39. 99
    Bottle
    $479.88 Dozen
    Cellar: 4 - 5 Years (2028-2029)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Cork

    A blend of 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot & 2% Petit Verdot. Totally opaque midnight black core with a dark red hue. Blackcurrant and liquorice aromas are followed by some black olive, scorched earth, tobacco and spice notes. Rich blackcurrant fruit is tightly wound by a firm yet integrated tannin structure. Notions of black olive, cigar box, earth and spice linger across the back half. Generously endowed it finishes with a chewy scorched earth driven aftertaste.
    Cellar 4-5 years.
    Alc. 14%

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    2020 Prosper Maufoux Clos du Chateau Saint-Aubin Premier Cru
    Burgundy, FRANCE
    $125. 00
    Bottle
    $1500.00 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2024-2030)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Cork

    Brilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Intense white peach, dried honey and crème brulee scents engulf the nostrils followed by some bacon fat, butterscotch and spicy nougat notes. Rich and creamy yet refined the palate is layered with fleshy white peach and dried honey flavours which overlay a subtle crème brulee, nougat, cashew and wet stone back drop. Finishes dry with measured acidity lending freshness to the long finish which has a river stone like feel.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

    Other Reviews…..
    The first impression on the nose is of caramelized tree fruit and flint, but this Saint-Aubin is still very young. On the palate all the elements we expect for this appellation are there, from the salty minerality to the restrained lemon and crisp pear fruit. Well-structured with excellent freshness for this warm vintage. Only at the long, stony finish do you feel the oak a bit, but these are early days for a wine made to age. Drinkable now, but best from 2024.
    93 Points
    JamesSuckling.com

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    2023 Miss Zilm Watervale Riesling
    Clare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $23. 99
    Bottle
    $287.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2024-2029)
    ABV: 11%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Brilliant water like core with a distinct greenish tinge to the edges. Lime, citrus and orange aromas jump out of the glass followed by some talc and steely mineral notes. Scrumptious lime and lemon fruits possess both textural volume and concentration with orange rind, talc and subtle steely mineral elements lying underneath. Crisp acidity finishing dry, long and mouth watering.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 11%

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    2022 Bowen Estate Coonawarra Shiraz
    Coonawarra, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $32. 99
    Bottle
    $395.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2024-2032)
    ABV: 15%
    Closure: Cork

    Dense inky black heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Swamping the olfactory senses are intense aromatics of freshly crushed blackberries, dark plums and liquorice which are complimented by vanillin oak, hints of earthy dark chocolate and spice. Bold and rich yet still relatively youthful, opulent blackberry, liquorice and dark plum fruits meld into a spicy vanillin oak, earth, dark chocolate and peppered mint back drop. Concentrated and powerful it has a polished yet underlyingly sturdy tannin structure. Concludes long, deeply fruited and spicy.
    Drink over the next 6-8 years.
    Alc. 15%

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    Imbue Distillery Angel's Share Maize Australian Whisky (700ml)
    Melbourne, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $98. 99
    Bottle
    $1187.88 Dozen
    ABV: 46%

    Aged for 2.5 years in x-Bourbon and Australian Rye Solera barrels and created with American whiskey enthusiasts in mind, this blend of Australian grains opens with appealing toasted cereal aromas, the rye cask contributing a subtle oiliness (or is it the corn?); Semi-sweet grain flavours and suggestions of herbal teas turn nutty, spicy and malt-like. Lands somewhere between a malted rye and a quality Speyside single malt. 46% Alc./Vol.

    Notes from the producers... Nose:  cedar, new leather, vanilla. Palate: honey nut cornflakes,  praline. Finish: pepper, aniseed myrtle. 

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    2023 Mac Forbes Yarra Valley Pinot Noir
    Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $34. 99
    Bottle
    $419.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2024-2028)
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Dark red core with black toned edges and a vibrant light red hue. The nose features a perfumed aromatic profile of violets, sour to red cherries, winter strawberries and anise followed by hints of clove, fresh herbs and spice. Fresh and energised the savoury palate features sour to red cherry and winter strawberry fruits over a back drop of anise, clove, infusions of Mediterranean herbs and spicy earth. Lively acidity and polished tannins with a bright sour to red cherry fruited finish.
    Drink over the next 3-4 years.
    Alc. 12.5%

    Other Reviews…..
    A blend of eight vineyards. Whole bunches (20%) matured in seasoned barriques and some puncheons. A light, bright crimson. Redolent of red cherries, blood oranges and spice. The palate is youthful and brightly fruited, with discreet yet crunchy tannins adding subtle grip. Drink by 2028.
    93 Points
    Philip Rich – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

    Clay loams with some granite, from around the Yarra Valley. Mac is a bit off red volcanic soils for his wines. I asked him about vintage 2023, and he offers “I fucking love it. Cool, small yields and wet. But good substance. Slow run to ripeness. And maybe the best vintage to date for us.” To paraphrase. Beautiful floral rosy/violet perfume, leaps out of the glass. Red fruit, red cherry, a good amount of flavour, fine acidity, light soft chew to crushed rock tannin, lively on the finish and long too. What a delight. This wine really delivers the goods. It’s pure Pinot Noir. Drink 2024-2032+
    94 Points
    Gary Walsh – The Wine Front

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    2023 Chateau Kirwan Pre-Arrival Offer
    Margaux, Bordeaux, FRANCE
    $89. 99
    Bottle
    $1079.88 Dozen
    Closure: Cork

    Other Reviews....
    The 2023 Kirwan is dense, resonant and impeccably balanced. Succulent dark cherry, plum, licorice, menthol, spice and lavender are all dialed up in this decidedly intense Margaux. Kirwan packs quite the punch, but it is also neatly proportioned, not to mention incredibly delicious. Drink 2031-2053.
    92-94 points
    Antonio Galloni - Vinous

    This shows notes of ripe dark berries with hints of licorice and orange peel. It’s very polished and refined with a solid center-palate. Medium-bodied and creamy on the finish.
    93-94 points
    James Suckling

    Another brilliant wine from Margaux, the 2023 Château Kirwan reveals a deep blue/purple hue to go with a nicely oaked profile of ripe black fruits, leafy herbs, iron, violets, and spice. It's balanced, medium to full-bodied, has a supple, layered mouthfeel, remarkable purity, and a great finish. As with most 2023s, it's going to shine with just a few years of bottle age.
    93-95 points
    Jeb Dunnuck

    Flowers, espresso, mint, black cherries, and spice nuances are easy to spot. Medium-bodied, fresh, elegant, and refined, with a silky-edge to the finish, the fruits, chocolate accents, and a lifted, sweet endnote. Drink from 2028-2045.
    91-93 points
    Jeff Leve - The Wine Cellar Insider

    Conditions of Pre Arrival Offer:
    1. There is no minimum order unless stated.
    2. All wines are 750ml unless indicated otherwise.
    3. Payment is due at the time of ordering to secure stocks.
    4. The wines are being collected and shipped in refrigerated containers and are due to arrive in late 2026.
    5. Nicks Wine Merchants reserve the right to pass on any changes in Government duties and taxes and delivery charges from the date of order to the date of final delivery of the wine.
    6. Errors and omissions excepted.
    7. Delivery charges may apply - these can be determined by visiting the Freight Rates page.

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    Imbue Distillery Angel's Share Bourbon Cask Single Malt Australian Whisky (700ml)
    Melbourne, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $149. 99
    Bottle
    $1799.88 Dozen
    ABV: 43.5%

    Aged for three years in a Rye Solera barrel previously filled with Bourbon. Initially reticent aromas evoke green wood with air contact accenting dried banana and poached pear. Young yet tasty and very approachable, the palate leads with a soft, creamy entry where muesli bar and stone fruit flavours are complemented by orange spice cake and milk chocolate. Hints of cinnamon, vanilla and juicy fruit chewing gum enter through the finish. 43.5% Alc./Vol.

    Notes from the producers... Nose: Banana, eucalyptus, leather polish, light caramel. Palate: Green orchard fruits, pinch of black pepper, passionfruit acidity. Finish: A just sweet vanilla custard with long, lingering spice.

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    2023 Chateau Les Charmes Godard Blanc Pre-Arrival Offer
    Francs Cotes-de-Bordeaux, FRANCE
    $32. 99
    Bottle
    $395.88 Dozen
    Closure: Cork

    Other Reviews....
    A blend of 73% Sémillon, 18% Sauvignon Blanc and 9% Sauvignon Gris, the 2023 Les Charmes-Godard Blanc possesses a fresh, elegant bouquet of pear, white peach, lime tree leaves and white fruits, followed by a round, supple and juicy palate with bright acids, concluding with an ethereal, elegant finish. This is an excellent value. Drink 2025-2035.
    90 points
    Yohan Castaing - Wine Advocate (Apr 27, 2024)

    The 2023 Les Charmes Godard is one of the most under-the-radar dry whites in Bordeaux. Crushed rocks, mint, white pepper, pear and citrus are all finely delineated. In this vintage, Les Charmes Godard has a bit more cut than in most years, some of which may be attributable to its recent bottling. Drink 2024-2030.
    92 points
    Antonio Galloni - Vinous

    The flavors in this grab you attention with sliced lemon, lime and white pepper notes and some salt. Savory and fresh. Medium-bodied, very well integrated, long and lively. Excellent and exciting. 73% semillon, 18% sauvignon blanc and 9% sauvignon gris. Drink or hold.
    94 points
    James Suckling

    The 2023 Château Les Charmes-Godard Blanc is more exotic, with honeyed peach and orange blossom notes in a medium-bodied, beautifully fresh, focused style that brings both richness and freshness. Readers who haven't tried a dry white from Bordeaux before should snatch up bottles. It should have 7-8 years, if not more, of prime drinking.
    93 points
    Jeb Dunnuck

    White peach, yellow tropical fruit, honeysuckle, mango, and white flowers, create the nose. The palate is even better with its opulent, creamy-textured display of white, and yellow fruits, with a touch of honey on the backend. The wine blends 73% Semillon 18% Sauvignon Blanc and 9% Sauvignon Gris. Drink from 2026-2031.
    92 points
    Jeff Leve - The Wine Cellar Insider

    Conditions of Pre Arrival Offer:
    1. There is no minimum order unless stated.
    2. All wines are 750ml unless indicated otherwise.
    3. Payment is due at the time of ordering to secure stocks.
    4. The wines are being collected and shipped in refrigerated containers and are due to arrive in late 2026.
    5. Nicks Wine Merchants reserve the right to pass on any changes in Government duties and taxes and delivery charges from the date of order to the date of final delivery of the wine.
    6. Errors and omissions excepted.
    7. Delivery charges may apply - these can be determined by visiting the Freight Rates page.

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    2023 Chateau Malartic Lagraviere Blanc Pre-Arrival Offer
    Pessac Leognan, Bordeaux, FRANCE
    $125. 00
    Bottle
    $1500.00 Dozen
    Closure: Cork

    Other Reviews....
    The 2023 Malartic Lagravière Blanc, a blend of 80% Sauvignon Blanc and 20% Sémillon matured for 50% in new oak barrels, reveals a lemony, citrusy bouquet with aromas of lime tree leaves, pear and herbs. Medium-bodied to full-bodied, textural and layered, it’s framed by bright acids and a long, elegant and mouthwatering finish. Drink 2025-2035.
    90-92 points
    Yohan Castaing - Wine Advocate (Apr 27, 2024)

    The 2023 Malartic-Lagravière Blanc has a taut, correct and, in some ways, conservative bouquet that takes time to unfold in the glass. But, I appreciate the tension and mineralité. Hints of petrichor and Granny Smiths eventually take control. The palate is very well balanced with a fresh lemon sherbet-, orange pith- and lemongrass-tinged opening. There's a very appealing texture and impressive weight on the finish. Overall, this is a superb white Malartic to drink over the next 20 years. Drink 2026-2046.
    92-94 points
    Neal Martin - Vinous

    The 2023 Malartic-Lagravière Blanc is a seriously beautiful wine. Explosive aromatics meld into a core of orchard and citrus fruits. Bright acids pull it all together. I especially admire the wine's inner perfume and balance. This is one of the better dry whites of the year. A kiss of French oak lingers. Tasted two times. Drink 2025-2033.
    92-94 points
    Antonio Galloni - Vinous

    A beautifully structured and complex white with pristine, bright citrus fruit and an exotic touch. There’s a mineral character to it, too, with oyster-shell and crushed-stone notes. It’s medium- to full-bodied with racy acidity that adds energy and tension. Very long finish with fine tannins that frame it nicely.
    95-96 points
    James Suckling

    Mulled pears, subtle tropical fruits, classy oak, and subtle charcoal notes all shine in the 2023 Château Malartic-Lagravière Blanc, a gorgeously textured, medium-bodied white that has flawless overall balance, notable depth, and outstanding length.
    93-95 points
    Jeb Dunnuck

    Conditions of Pre Arrival Offer:
    1. There is no minimum order unless stated.
    2. All wines are 750ml unless indicated otherwise.
    3. Payment is due at the time of ordering to secure stocks.
    4. The wines are being collected and shipped in refrigerated containers and are due to arrive in late 2026.
    5. Nicks Wine Merchants reserve the right to pass on any changes in Government duties and taxes and delivery charges from the date of order to the date of final delivery of the wine.
    6. Errors and omissions excepted.
    7. Delivery charges may apply - these can be determined by visiting the Freight Rates page.

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    2013 Charles Heidsieck Vintage Brut Champagne
    Champagne, FRANCE
    $210. 00
    Bottle
    $2520.00 Dozen
    ABV: 12%
    Closure: Cork

    Other Reviews....
    A very striking nose with Reine Claude plums, old-fashioned apple varieties and some Nordic herbs. Structured and crisp with a very firm core, the finish driving and full of energy. Rich long finish with a chalky core. 60% pinot noir and 40% chardonnay, the make up of the blend very unconventional for this house. Drink or hold.
    94 Points
    JamesSuckling.com

    The bouquet of the 2013 Brut Millésimé is compellingly fresh and minty, complicated by notes of white fruit—notably pear and apple—citrus and gentle spices, as well as a light touch of smoke. With aeration, elegant pastry notes come to the fore. On the palate, this is a structured, tension-filled but airborne Champagne with racy acidity, fleshy and charming texture and a long, penetrating finish. It should age well over the next eight to 10 years. Disgorged in 2022 with nine grams per liter, this is a blend of 57% Pinot Noir and 43% Chardonnay. Drink 2023 - 2038.
    93 Points
    Yohan Castaing - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

    An alluring, detailed aroma that is reserved and layered rather than hugely outgoing at present. There’s some maturity though, a measured weight of light apricot, ripe pear and pale strawberry fruit. Delicacy is the main theme, with touches of blossom, white peach, and only a quiet praline and caramelised apple richness. Less austere than the 2008, more focused than the 2012 and already quietly harmonious, this superb 2013 closes with chalkiness and verve. This could well prove the most finely tuned of the recent Charles Heidsieck vintage releases. 57% Pinot Noir, 43% Chardonnay with nine years on lees. Drink 2023 - 2040.
    95 Points
    Tom Hewson - Decanter

    Disgorged in January of 2023, the 2013 Champagne Millésime Brut was the last vintage from the cellar master for Heidsieck prior to Cyril Brun. The 2013 Champagne Millésime Brut is a bright straw yellow color and is based on the crus of Les Mesnil, Avize, Averney, and Aÿ. It’s fresh with aromas of wet stones, fresh quince, and fresh jasmine flowers. It has a chalky and focused texture, with ripeness to balance it out, and a long, graceful finish. At this stage, it feels more forward with 57% Pinot Noir and the rest Chardonnay. A more mineral-tinged expression, it has a lot of charm and the promise of longevity over the coming two decades. It will be interesting to see how the Pinot shows itself over time. 8 grams per liter dosage. Drink 2024-2044
    95 Points
    Audrey Frick - JebDunnuck.com

    Aged for eight years on the lees before disgorgement, the Champagne is deliciously toasty with acidity and fine dryness. Balanced and now finely mature, this great wine is ready to drink.
    96 Points
    Roger Voss - Wine Enthusiast Magazine

    Intense aroma that combines ripe fruit – both citrus and pear – and also a touch of jasmine, as well as a deep, inviting yeasty autolytic character. Extremely complex and rewarding. On the palate, that same depth of yeasty/toasty character and the intense freshness of youthful fruit. An endless stream of very fine bubbles rising from the centre of the glass with bigger bubbles clinging to the sides – looks quite unusual. A powerful, long and vibrant wine that seems younger than its years. Extreme but balanced freshness with a slightly chewy finish as it warms up, as well as a suggestion of non-sweet honey. Excellent depth. Drink 2023 – 2032.
    17.5 / 20 Points
    Julia Harding MW - JancisRobinson.com

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    2017 Cirillo 1850 Ancestor Vine Grenache
    Barossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $69. 99
    Bottle
    $839.88 Dozen
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Cirillo is a family-owned winery situated in the Barossa Valley, that oversees and produces wine from the oldest continuously producing Grenache and Semillon vines globally. Ancestor Vine is made with fruit from vineyards planted in 1850 with maturation taking place in seasoned French oak hogsheads followed by maturation in tank for a further 5 years prior to bottling.

    Other Reviews….
    This 2017 old vine Grenache 1850 Ancestor Vine is a little shy at first but then shows breathtaking purity of dark cherry and musky plum with some more exotic cinnamon stick and red licorice hints. The 2017 is beautifully textured and weighted, and despite quite serious underlying power, it remains light on its feet. The excellent vibrancy of fruit is on show and slowly builds layer upon layer of savory roasted meat complexity. Strong ironstone adds backbone to a delightfully perfumed finish. It's a world beater with killer length and the best 1850 yet from Cirillo. Drink 2032 – 2045.
    98 Points
    Angus Hughson - Antonio Galloni's Vinous

    A cooler year that Cirillo enthuses makes for a bit of gristle, this is exceptional. Six-years in tank before release, this full-weighted wine riffs on redder fruits, rather than dark. Raspberry bon-bon, red pastille, rose petal, bergamot and a slake of tannins clad in licorice root and tea tree. Yet there is nothing drying about it as it revels with air, growing more pixelated of tannins, fresher and even more aromatic. Wonderful length. Compelling freshness. This will make fine old bones. Drink or hold.
    96 Points
    Ned Goodwin MW - JamesSuckling.com

    The vineyard that is the source for this wine was planted in 1848 and endures today. The vines are bush vines, but some of the vines have single stakes here and there to support the old wood. It's a special place. 2017 was cold and wet in the Barossa and high cropping across the region. This was a challenging combination for many producers; however winemaker Marco Cirillo openly prefers these vintages, and that can only be down to the fact that these old vines are largely self regulating with their yields and growth. So, this 2017 Ancestor Vines 1850 Grenache flows in the mouth with red berries, finely crushed rocks for tannins, tobacco and pepper berry, pastrami, pink peppercorns, raspberry seed and caper brine. It has a lovely flavor arc in the mouth, supple. It is clear, pure, sensational. I love the tannins. It's sapid and palate staining but so light! The wine was matured in a combination of tank and barrel. (Twenty percent of the wine was matured in old wood for just seven months). It then spent five years in tank prior to bottling. 14% alcohol, sealed under screw cap. Drink 2023 – 2037.
    96 Points
    Erin Larkin - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

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    2022 COS Rami
    Sicily, ITALY
    $54. 99
    Bottle
    $659.88 Dozen
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Cork

    Azienda Agricola COS was founded in 1980 in the town of Vittoria, located in the southeast of Sicily. Championing indigenous grape varietals since their inception, today they are one of the finest producers on the island. Rami is a skin-contact white blend of %50 Grecanico & 50% Inzolia produced from twelve-year-old vines thriving in red, limestone-rich soil. The wines undergo wild fermentation on skins and are matured in concrete tanks before some aging in bottle.
    Alc. 12.5%

    Other Reviews....
    The 2022 Rami, a blend of Inzolia and Grecanico, entices with its dusty florals and subtle lemony citrus tones that slowly give way to ginger-tinged apples. This is soft and supple on the palate, with a savory blend of exotic spices and flinty orchard fruits. Brisk acidity maintains a lovely inner freshness as the 2022 finishes perfumed and lightly structured. An appricot suggestion lingers on. Drink 2024 - 2029.
    91 Points
    Antonio Galloni's Vinous

    Attractive aromas of candied oranges, peach skins, dried flowers, pie crust and honey. Medium-bodied, juicy and textured with vivid acidity. A little phenolic in the end with a zesty character. From organically grown grapes. Drink now.
    92 Points
    JamesSuckling.com

    Peg Leg Porker 8 Year Old Limited Edition Tennessee Rye Whiskey (750ml)
    Tennessee, UNITED STATES
    $299. 00
    Bottle
    $3588.00 Dozen
    ABV: 52.5%

    Other reviews... After years of toiling in the bourbon trade, pitmaster cum whiskey magnate Casey Bringle is off to the world of rye, dropping this 8 year old expression of Peg Leg Porker as his first entry into the category. Made with the classic 95% rye, 5% malted barley mashbill — but in Tennessee, not Indiana — and made with his hickory charcoal finishing process, this is Bringle’s first whiskey release since 2020. How does Peg Leg do in the world of rye? Let’s not dally as we work to find out. The trademark smokiness of Peg Leg Porker bourbon is well in effect here, offering an aromatic combination of barbecue pit smoke, mint, and dry grass — classic rye character filtered unmistakably through the heat of the pit. Some chocolate and nutty elements add more approachability up top, alongside a hint of cherry, heavy on the pit. On the palate, the whiskey’s got plenty of heat, quite drying thanks to its boldly grassy quality and laden with the essence of hay being harvested out in the open field. I wouldn’t say water’s an absolute must, but it sure doesn’t hurt, coaxing out some needed sweetness in the form of honeycomb, peanut butter, and mint syrup, almost julep-adjacent at times. Toasty and mildly sweet but still a bit green on the finish, the whiskey acquits itself in the end as a hearty expression of rye that fully features the grain and lets secondary notes drift in and out as needed. - drinkhacker.com

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    Chicken Cock Double Barrel 8 Year Old Kentucky Whiskey (750ml)
    Kentucky, UNITED STATES
    $299. 00
    Bottle
    $3588.00 Dozen
    ABV: 46%

    Other reviews... For its first 7 years, this was aged in used barrels, then it was finished in new oak for 18 months. The result is a whiskey that gives off aromas of sweet cornbread, cherry cola, and apple cider. The palate turns sweeter, with candied apples, chocolate cake, and French toast. The whiskey’s unique journey finishes with cinnamon and a strong hit of oak. 91 points - whiskyadvocate.com

    Chicken Cock Garden & Gun Single Barrel Selection 9 Year Old Barrel Proof Straight Kentucky Whiskey (750ml)
    Kentucky, UNITED STATES
    $299. 00
    Bottle
    $3588.00 Dozen
    ABV: 60.1%

    Garden & Gun is the only magazine dedicated to living a life more engaged with the land, literature, music, arts, traditions and cuisine of the South. Chicken Cock Whiskey’s Master Distiller, Gregg Snyder is an avid hunter when he’s not hand-selecting white oak for aging spirits, or sampling batches - hence this collaborative edition of Chicken Cock. Snyder describes Garden & Gun’s Single Barrel Double Oak Whiskey as “just phenomenal… full-flavored, full-bodied and smooth,” with a fragrance of caramel coffee and a crème brûlée finish – an ideal bottle to open after an adventurous day of hunting. “It has the mash bill recipe for bourbon,” explains Chicken Cock Whiskey’s Brand Ambassador Will Woodington. However, due to the American white oak barrel shortage in 2014, the spirit was aged in bourbon barrels for seven years. “Then we finished it in new American white oak barrels to elevate the whiskey to our standards.” For this reason, the spirit cannot be qualified as a bourbon, but rather a Double Oak Kentucky Whiskey, though all other aspects of it align with those of a classic bourbon. Only 12 barrels of this exclusive spirit were bottled.
    “Garden & Gun is thrilled to partner with Chicken Cock Whiskey to present this limited-edition Double Oak single barrel collaboration,” shares Christian Bryant, vice president and publisher of Garden & Gun. “We know our readers will relish the warm and inviting hints of vanilla, steeped berries, and cinnamon. This bottle will add character to any home bar.” - notes partly sourced from breakingbourbon.com

    Boatrocker Nocino Liqueur (500ml)
    Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $59. 99
    Bottle
    $719.88 Dozen
    ABV: 33%

    Using hand-picked organic green walnuts from the Macedon Ranges, this liqueur is based on a traditional Italian recipe dating back centuries. Rested in alcohol for 40 days and 40 nights with the addition of select botanicals, the finished elixir yields notes of walnuts, spices and earthy tones, with a rich and full-bodied palate and just a touch of bitterness. Ideal as a sipper after dinner but also works wonderfully in a walnut Old-Fashioned or a walnut Manhattan. 33% Alc./Vol.

    23rd Street Distillery Australian Whisky (700ml)
    Renmark, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $84. 99
    Bottle
    $1019.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    Twenty Third Street's 'Australian' expression begins with a blend of locally grown barley malts. The wash is distilled through the distillery's historic Copper Pots stills with a focus on intensifying the natural flavours and sweet oils, then separated for maturation into ex-Bourbon casks and a small number of Tawny Port barrels. The warmth of the Riverland climate tempered by a well-insulated barrel hall sees maturation progress for a minimum of two years. Skillful blending of archive portions adds further depth before bottling. Look for keynotes of malt, vanilla and citrus. 40% Alc./Vol.

    Waubs Harbour PX Cask Limited Edition Single Malt Australian Whisky (500ml)
    Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
    $240. 00
    Bottle
    $2880.00 Dozen
    ABV: 51%

    Sold out at the distillery in a matter of minutes, this deep, decadent single malt was finished in a rare 300L Pedro Ximenez Sherry cask from Dutschke Wines in the Barossa following an initial spell in McWilliams Apera Sherry casks. The latter brings apple creams and beautiful biscuity malt, with sticky raisin, date like qualities from the PX cask and a beautiful long, lasting finish. The PX cask was also Waubs' first barrel to be coopered on-site at the edge of the ocean in Bicheno, Tasmania. We've just received a very limited allocation. Be quick! 51% Alc./Vol.

    Notes from the producers... NOSE: Lovely rich resinous oak, sticky wood spices and stewed fruits. Spiced apples - cinnamon, nutmeg, plenty of brown sugar and dates, made into a thick resinous jam and poured onto a hot apple pie. PALATE: There is such depth to this whisky. The initial heat of a higher strength whisky gives way to a massively oily and rich decadent spirit. The age of the PX at 21yrs old comes through. The depth in that full flavour, mmmm. Add some homemade custard to that nose. Just yum. FINISH: Long lasting, such a lovely example of maturing in quality casks. The whisky spirit joins and holds those dates and raisins on the palate long after making you to want to go back for more.

    • Nick's Import
    • Reduced
    Jose Cuervo Reserva de la Familia Colleccion 2023 Extra Anejo 100% Agave Tequila (750ml)
    Jalisco, MEXICO
    Reduced from $325.00
    $225. 00
    Bottle
    $2700.00 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    One of Mexico's crown jewels.

    First released in 1995 to celebrate the company's 200th birthday, José Cuervo Reserva de la Familia pioneered the category of extended age Tequila. Matured for a minimum of two years in a combination of American and French oak barrels, some of the reserve components are up to thirty years old. The tequila itself which has been described as "rich and brandy-like" doesn't change much from year to year. And just as consistency has become its hallmark, so too has been its high praise. What does change annually is the packaging, with a different Mexican artist making each release a collector’s item. 

    In 2023 the box has been designed by artists Rolando Flores and Gabriel Cázares of the Mexico-based Tercerunquinto Collective. The custom art titled “Structuring a Landscape”, features a geometric abstraction of the landscape of Jalisco.

    [2017 edition tasted from a 20ml sample] Pale copper gold. The bouquet combines blanco-like vibrancy with the kind of depth you'd expect from XO cognac - brine, charred capsicum, smoldering eucalyptus, beeswax, vanilla and menthol... with air contact, it also presents a drier, woody aspect including cigar box, cedar and white pepper. Likewise the silky delivery matches sappy agave and butter menthol lozenge-like flavours against drying astringency. It's delicate and somewhat fleeting through the finish, trailing off with black tea, potpourri, white pepper, hints of grilled pineapple, vanilla and trace beeswax. The overall effect strikes a fine balance between young and old.  40% Alc./Vol.

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