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  2019 Torbreck The Laird Shiraz

  Barossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

  $849. 00

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  Cellar: Drink now - 15 Years (2024-2039)

  ABV: 15.5%

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  In Scottish terminology, ‘The Laird’ refers to the Lord of the Manor. This single vineyard Shiraz comes from an old vineyard in Marananga planted in 1958, a plot which remains the focus of envy amongst many of the region's winemakers. Previously owned and operated by the legendary Malcolm Seppelt, the vineyard was purchased by Torbreck in 2014 and is perfectly sited with the dry grown, original Barossa clone vines facing south east. The berries are typically small and concentrated and usually harvested in two separate passes.
  The French oak selected for the maturation of this wine is considered to be some of the finest in the world. Referred to as Dominique Laurent's 'Magic Casks', the wood is selected from the incredibly tiny and highly prized Troncais forest. The staves are hand split in the French tradition and twice as thick as machine split staves. As a result of the extra thickness the barrels are able to sustain an extended maturation process due to the tighter porosity that comes with the extra wood. Maturation took place in the new hand crafted French oak barriques for a period of 36 months. The barrels were stored in their own temperature controlled, ancient stone shed. In short, no expense has been spared.
  Magnificent colour density featuring an impenetrable inky black heart and a deep dark red black hue. Hedonistically scented, unfurling from the glass are potent aromas of blackberry, liquorice, black plum and black cherry which are followed by toasty vanillin oak, earthy mocha and spice notes. Super rich, densely textured and possessing a liqueur like concentration, the palate is greeted with an engulfing tidal wave of blackberry, liquorice, black plum and black cherry fruits. Firm and chewy yet voluptuous in its feel, prominent charry (yet high quality) vanillin oak, earth and spicy mocha elements linger through the back half. Possessing a robust tannin structure and exceptional power it finishes very long and decadent.
  Drink over the next 10-15 years.
  Alc. 15.5%
  
  Other Reviews….
  Sourced from a single block of 1958-planted shiraz on the border of Maranaga and Seppeltsfield; matured for 36 months in new French oak coopered by Dominique Laurent. This wine always makes my head spin, in the best way possible. It's prodigiously proportioned with superb concentration and fruit density: blackberry, black cherry, cassis cut with hints of tobacco leaf, dark chocolate, Christmas cake, vanilla bean, bay leaf, sarsaparilla, wood spice, roasting meats, panforte, cedar and mahogany and earth. All at volume. All singing from the same hymn sheet. Layers of spice with thick-shouldered powdery tannins sedimentary and melting back into the fruit. For a wine of such horsepower, it has grace and balance and there is no doubt it will age for decades. A stunner. Drink by 2050.
  98 points
  Dave Brookes - James Halliday's Australian Wine Companion
  
  The 2019 The Laird is savory, earthy and dense, a true Darth Vader wine in every sense: black, firm, gently rasping, authoritative and powerful. On the nose, the wine leads with resin and kicked black dirt, pipe tobacco, charred sandalwood, blackberries and blood plum. On the palate, the wine is laden with black peppercorns and black olive brine, lashings of charcoal, black tea and every other manner of black thing (clove, arnica, salted licorice and balsamic poached strawberries). It is an eloquent product of the dry 2019 season (300 or so days without effective rain!), and ultimately, it is this that makes the wine great—its ability to express the year and the vineyard with such expressiveness is thrilling. Actually, going back to the wine now, it is opening up (it was poured straight from bottle without decanting) and becoming more fleshy, defined by Satsuma plum and mulberry and detailed aromatically. This wine will evolve gracefully over the years. 15.5% alcohol, sealed under natural cork and wax. Drink 2024-2039.
  96+ points
  Erin Larkin – Robert Parker The Wine Advocate
  
  A warm, low-yielding vintage. Sourced from vineyards dating from the 1960s, prone to cooling afternoon breezes that facilitate a long hang-time and supple tannins. Violet, clove and cardamon notes. A complex potpourri of spices confers savoriness to the blue and black fruit. The oak is toasty but well placed to corral and compress the fruit rather than overwhelm it. Drinkable now, but best from 2028.
  96 points
  JamesSuckling.com

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• Sullivans Cove Single Cask French Oak Barrel TD0039 Single Malt Australian Whisky (700ml)

  Hobart, Tasmania, AUSTRALIA

  $1399. 00

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  ABV: 47.6%

  Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product pictured.
  
  Extra note: This particular cask is rumoured to be very similar to the infamous HH0525. Helpfully written by the previous owner on top of the box (see image).
  
  These French oak expressions tend to be a little spicier and drier than the American oak bottlings. Single cask TD0039 was filled in 2005 yielding 512 bottles in Jan 2018 at 47.6% Alc./Vol.

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  2021 Pikes Dogwalk Cabernets

  Clare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

  $22. 99

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  ABV: 13.5%

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  Notes from the producers....
  This luscious blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc is elegantly perfumed with concentrated blackcurrant flavours and long, fine tannins. Enjoy now or hide away for seven to ten years. 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc.
  
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  A blend of 80% cabernet sauvignon and 20% cabernet franc. It's a pretty, pleasing cabernet(s) with light tannin strapping in dark and stewed forest berry fruit characters, a suggestion of cassis, some woody spice and minty herbal notes. Flows nicely with, good vigorous perfume of blueberry, leafy herbs and cedar. There's no hair out of place here, albeit a simple, easy drinking style in front of us.
  89 Points
  Mike Bennie - Halliday's Australian Wine Companion

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  2023 Chateau Haut-Marbuzet Pre-Arrival Offer

  Saint Estephe, Bordeaux, FRANCE

  $89. 99

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  Always one of the Médoc's most sensual wines, the 2023 Haut-Marbuzet wafts from the glass with aromas of dark berries, cassis and cherries mingled with cigar wrapper in violets, revealing little trace of its maturation in new barrels. Medium to full-bodied, supple and layered, it's deep and seamless, with an enveloping core of juicy, fleshy fruit framed by sweet, melting tannin. It's a blend of 50% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot.
  92-94 points
  William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Apr 27, 2024)

  The 2023 Haut-Marbuzet is terrific. Dark, vibrant and quite virile in its expression, the 2023 Haut-Marbuzet has so much to offer. Plum, blood orange, pomegranate, spice and new leather are some of the notes that leap from the glass. Today, the 2023 is quite primary in its intensity, yet all the elements are very nicely balanced. This is a fine showing. Drink 2028-2043.
  92-94 points
  Antonio Galloni - Vinous

  This is super-refined and polished with a lot of depth and richness, offering a mix of blueberry and deep dark chocolate that adds up to its captivating character. It shows impressive intensity and length, achieving a harmony that is both beautiful and elegant. The tannins are already well integrated. Long finish.
  94-95 points
  James Suckling

  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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  2011 Foursquare Exceptional Cask Selection 12 Year Old Full Proof Single Blended Rum (700ml)

  BARBADOS

  $189. 99

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  ABV: 60%

  “To drink Foursquare Rum, one must only possess a dream of tasting some of the finest things that money can buy…” -Warren Bobrow, Forbes.com

  For those serious about rum, Foursquare needs no introduction. Within an industry dominated by corporations, marketing hype and additives, the distillery has become a byword for classic Caribbean styles. Master Blender and Distiller, Richard Seale continues to fight for transparency in production and labelling. His talent and drive led noted drinks authority, Fred Minnick to describe Foursquare as "the Pappy of rum."  The Exceptional Cask Selections are the personal passion of Seale, often delivering the kind of purity, poise and elegance at 60% that leans towards XO cognac. Give these sensational spirits time to breathe in order to experience them at their best.

  The 24th release (Mark XXIV) for the Exceptional Cask Selection series has just arrived along with the very limited Covenant and Touchstone bottlings (both now sold out at the distillery and most of Europe). The 2011 vintage is a blend of traditional column and pot still rums aged for 12 years in ex-bourbon barrels and bottled at a high strength of 60% ABV. As with previous editions, this represents the most unique and coveted rum from the distillery. Seale's commitment to purity is maintained with no added sugar, colouring, or other additives and zero chill filtration.

  Notes from the importers...  a bouquet of caramelised grapefruit, dark cocoa, butterscotch, clove, and allspice, then morphing into notes of sandalwood, brine, overripe pineapple, candied banana, and molasses, with hints, in the background, of apricot and plums. The palate is big, expressive, and rich, serving up, amid the almost unctuous unfolding, an array of tropical fruits and dried berries; there is an intricacy here, too, a kind of embroidered quality, with notes of black tea, citrus peel, and baking spices all making themselves felt. The finish is dry and lengthy, with a marvellous and subtle tannic quality.

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  Kozuru The Banana Shochu (900ml)

  JAPAN

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  ABV: 25%

  Komasa Brewery make this unusual schochu by combining a wine yeast from Sauvignon Blanc with sweet potato. The bouquet opens soft and vodka-like with a subtle perfume of semi-ripe banana that's echoed on the palate where it turns medium dry and lightly fruity. A gentle peel tang and crisp aftertaste brings a winey feel. Like many Japanese drinks, this is all about delicacy and restraint, so don't expect overt flavours. 25% Alc./Vol.

  Trophy at the International Spirits Challenge 2021.

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  Kyoya Purple & Pear Shochu (720ml)

  JAPAN

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  ABV: 40%

  Founded in 1834, Kyoya is leading the way in the Japanese Gin category while staying true to its roots in premium shochu. Made with purple sweet potato and black koji, this pleasingly spicy, fruity example has a vibrancy and character comparable to unaged grappa. Floral soft aromas of fresh-sliced pear are complexed in a silky, medium-bodied delivery hinting at sour dough bread and fruit cake, ending with a light spirit kick. The aftertaste accents juicy dried fruits and pepper warmth. Recommended as a base for cocktails. 40% Alc./Vol.

  Notes from the producers... Floral & pear notes with balanced hints of soft umami.

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  Warninks Scharreleieren (Free-range eggs) Advocaat Liqueur (700ml)

  NETHERLANDS

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  ABV: 14%

  Advocaat is derived from the Dutch word "Advocatenborrel" which means 'the drink of Advocates and Lawyers'. Its rich content of protein and minerals with fine brandy obviously provided food for legal argument! This special edition is made from egg yolks derived from free range chickens. It has a soft, creamy taste and texture. Spoon it neat with a dollop of whipped cream, also delicious over ice cream, cake or custard. 14% Alc./Vol.

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• Old Monk The Legend Indian Rum (750ml)

  INDIA

  $69. 99

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  ABV: 42.8%

  This rather quaint, unpretentious brand is a spirits icon in its homeland. Launched in 1954, it's garnered a massive following despite little to no advertising. Indeed, word of mouth and a loyal customer base has seen it maintain its title as one of the leading dark rums in the world. The seven year old remains the most popular, with the "Supreme" & "Legend" fast gaining ground. The latter are aged for 12 years and blended with much older spirits. Beyond India, Old Monk is now widely exported - from Africa to the Middle East and now, good news for homesick Indians - a small volume of Old Monk Rum has finally made it to Australia! Described as a "Very Old Vatted" Rum, this is the pinnacle of the collection, presented in a special 'head' decanter. 42.8% Alc./Vol.

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  Brondums Snaps Aquavit (700ml)

  DENMARK

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  ABV: 40%

  Produced from a recipe dating back to 1840. 'Brondums Snaps' is a crystal clear akvavit with a milder caraway flavour. Enjoy ice-cold as an aperitif or digestif, with beer as a chaser or with cold dishes and all sorts of cheese. Brondums is also the first choice amongst Danes who like to experiment by adding their own flavourings to aquavit, such as herbs, spices and fruits. 40% Alc./Vol.

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  Bakery Hill Eldorado Second Edition Single Malt Australian Whisky (500ml)

  Victoria, AUSTRALIA

  $225. 00

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  ABV: 55%

  Taking a slightly different route from the previous release, this year's El Dorado was filled into a Seppeltsfield Barossa Valley Apera cask for eighteen months before a final maturation in an ex-Bourbon barrel for just on three years. An immediate richness to the nose yields vanilla, caramel fudge and date cake, perfectly mirrored on the palate where there's also fabulous mouthfeel and balance, the whisky finishing with hints of salted crackers, bittersweet dark chocolate, American oak shavings and wood spices. Despite the dessert themed profile, big malt remains at its core. Alongside a handful of single casks, this is one of the most impressive Bakery Hills we've tasted in recent years. 345 bottles at 55% Alc./Vol.

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  2023 Le Petit Mouton de Mouton Rothschild Pre-Arrival Offer

  Pauillac, Bordeaux, FRANCE

  $399. 00

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  Aromas of dark berries, cassis and cigar wrapper introduce the 2023 Le Petit Mouton, a medium-bodied, fleshy wine with good depth and density, its lively core of fruit framed by sweet, powdery tannins, concluding with a penetrating finish. It's a blend of 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot.
  91-93 points
  William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Apr 27, 2024)

  The 2023 Le Petit-Mouton is fabulous. It could easy be a Grand Vin at another address. Rich, ample and beautifully resonant in the glass, the 2023 impresses with its notable palate presence. Dark red cherry, pomegranate, cinnamon, rose petal and new leather are some of the many notes that build. The 2023 is seriously impressive. Wow! Drink 2027-2043.
  93-95 points
  Antonio Galloni - Vinous

  This is a tighter and more compact Petit Mouton with a full-bodied, compact palate that is framed nicely by the tannins. Savory and juicy. Structured. Contained. 79% cabernet sauvignon, 12% merlot, 7% cabernet franc and 2% petit verdot. Better than 2022?
  95-96 points
  James Suckling

  Cigar box, tobacco, flowers, smoke, truffle, mint, and creme de cassis form the nose. On the palate, the wine is packed with ripe, juicy, flavorful currants, herbs, spice, and black raspberries. There is length, purity, and freshness. Perhaps, most importantly, you have lift, sweetness, and creamy textures on the mid-palate, and finish. The wine blends 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12.% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot.13.3% ABV, 3.74 pH. Drink from 2028-2050.
  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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  Glenmorangie The Quinta Ruban 14 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - Older Bottling

  Highlands, SCOTLAND

  $150. 00

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  ABV: 46%

  Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product not pictured.
  
  Note: No gift box supplied.
  
  This is the previous incarnation of Quinta Ruban, also with an extra two years added to the age statement. Initially matured in x Bourbon barrels, it spent a finishing period in x Ruby Port casks. It's a controversial upgrade with some tasters preferring the earlier, younger edition. Pretty autumn leaf gold. Whiffs of pristine barley arrive with suggestions of berry muffins and strawberry sponge cake. A full bodied and spicy 'Morangie offering a delicious oily quality, - quite chocolatey too, plus a hint of Turkish delight. The port pick-up is slight. 46% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

  Other reviews... Mind bending complexity...but the Murray method and a half hour of your time is essential to fully understand the extraordinary heights and depths this malt reaches. 95 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2024

  Orange segments sprinkled with black pepper on the nose, then spicy dark chocolate and coffee with cream. More dark chocolate and Jaffa orange on the palate, plus walnuts, almonds, and marzipan. Lengthy in the finish, with soft spices and continuing dark chocolate. 91 points - whiskyadvocate.com

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• Bruichladdich First Growth Series Cuvee C Margaux 16 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Islay, SCOTLAND

  $599. 00

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  ABV: 46%

  Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product pictured.
  
  Bruichladdichs six-part release entitled 'First Growth' showcases the effect that high-end French Oak casks from the best vineyards in Bordeaux have on their base 16 year old spirit. The Cuvee C Margaux is the third release in the series with production reaching 12,000 bottles. Initially matured in bourbon, it is then finished in Chateau Margaux Frist Growth oak casks. Rated very highly by internet based pundits, this is a must try for any 'Laddie enthusiasts. 46% Alc./Vol.

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  Stauning Smoke Danish Single Malt Whisky (700ml)

  DENMARK

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  ABV: 47%

  Made using barley smoked over heather and local peat, this is a nice addition to Stauning's core range. The style echoes Ardmore or peated Arran's with more sweet wood smoke or Highland peat than maritime character; the whisky glides across the tongue with a creamy, malty middle that gets lightly fruity and finely tannic towards the finish. Spices build, the smokiness persisting like a silky glaze over the malt, adding texture and length, ending with a delicious warming tang. Matured for 5-6 years in a mix of first-fill Bourbon, Madeira, Jamaica Rum and Virgin American oak casks. 47% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered. Batch 1-2022 tasted from a 50ml sample.

  Other reviews... Gold color. Grainy aromas and flavors of whole grain bread dough, roasted sesame, cedar, arugula, incense, and wet barrel with a round, crisp, medium body and a tingling, medium-length finish displaying accents of green peppercorns. A young, zesty Whisky with a flashy, oaky style. Gold Medal - tastings.com

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  Stauning Floor Malted Danish Rye Whisky (700ml)

  DENMARK

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  ABV: 48%

  Stauning's first official product remains one of their best. Direct-fire distilled from floor malted rye and matured for 3-4 years in new American oak, this big yet balanced Danish whisky offers generous rye character from start to finish. Dense, toasty grains on the nose follow through to a full bodied, rounded, spiced-up delivery that pulls through flavours of crusty rye fruit bread as well as hints of caraway, vanilla bean and dark chocolate, ending tactile, oily and intense. Slightly restrained in terms of overall length, but lots of oomph for rye lovers to enjoy and experiment with. 48% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered. Batch 4-2022 tasted from a 50ml sample.

  Other reviews... The best [malted ryes] I have encountered is from Alberta. Stauning has a different persona, retaining some of the sharper elements of unmalted rye, too. And from this evidence it is taking a quite and now magnificent shape. 94.5 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2023

  Distilled predominantly from floor-malted locally grown rye, the first impression is one of spiciness, with peppercorn, clove, cardamom, dark rye bread, dried apple rings, cinnamon bark, and pear. It's like a country kitchen in the fall. The taste is initially light and creamy, like malted milk, though the body fattens up with red apple, cranberry, clove, and pepper, ending with Bramley apples and a pleasant spiciness. 88 points - whiskyadvocate.com

  ...A captivating whisky full of intriguing complexity. Broad flavours of bacon and smoky peat balance beautifully with the zesty tang of citrus fruit, sweet corn and pepper. A hint of tea gives an extra level of deliciousness. Incredibly drinkable. 96 points - International Wine & Spirits Competition

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  Imbue Distillery Citrus Agave Spirit (700ml)

  Victoria, AUSTRALIA

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  ABV: 37%

  You can't call it Tequila because it falls outside of the designated production area, but this novel spirit is actually made using Mexican Blue Agaves, fermented and distilled by Imbue right here in Melbourne. It tastes nothing like Tequila, instead the flavour focus is on ripe blood orange and pink grapefruit. That's because it's blended with Imbue's citrus liqueur which employs a mix of seasonal off-cuts (oranges, lemons and limes are also included). The production process not only minimises wastage but also results in a very convincing alternative to Triple Sec - silky, sweet and juicy, though perhaps slightly lighter than most European equivalents. Super easy for your Summer Margaritas, Palomas and Sunrises - just grab your shaker and mix up the joy! 37% Alc./Vol.

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• The Lark Distillery Dark Lark 2024 Release Single Malt Australian Whisky (500ml)

  Tasmania, AUSTRALIA

  $250. 00

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  ABV: 43%

  The 2024 edition of Dark Lark has a re-vamped presentation featuring the Tasmanian Aurora Australis. Expect an approachable after-dinner malt with layers of mocha, honeycomb, light oak and caramalised pineapple aromas and flavours. 43% Alc./Vol.

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  Dead Reckoning Three Continents Blended Rum (700ml)

  Adelaide, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

  $139. 99

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  ABV: 50.3%

  Dead Reckoning call this their 'hot house' rum – otherwise known as Dead reckoning TCB. Justin Boseley wanted to create a blend using three rums from three distilleries from three different continents. He also wanted to use cane juice as well as molasses based rums. The final blend is a trifecta of rums: 8% Guyanese (Diamond distillery), 56% South African (Mhoba) and 36% Vietnamese (Sampan distillery) created from three different stills - a Port Mourant double wooden vat single retort, an Enmore Coffee twin column and a Diamond Versailles single wooden vat single retort.

  The final twist in this bottling was when Justin decided to age the barrel in his steel-sided garage in Adelaide. The vessel of choice was a level three char 200L x-Makers Mark bourbon barrel. He made a rack and wheeled the barrel into the afternoon sun for the 18 month period, also agitating the liquid and sloshing it around. Overnight it was brought inside where it naturally cooled, opening and contracting the internal grain, helping the spirit to cycle in and out of the wood. The rum's temperature reached a maximum of 52° and a minimum of 2° over the aging period and experienced a huge 7.8% increase in ABV and a 27% loss to the angel's share. The end result feels well beyond its true age; Intense and viscous with layers of funk, super ripe tropical fruit and a lipsmacking caney freshness; it tastes like a wild Jamaican with more pot still than column in the mix. Given the diverse components and the punishment the cask was subject to, you can't help but be impressed by just how well this experiment turned out. 185 bottles are on offer. 50.3% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... Palate: The mix of still types gives this a creamy mouthfeel, but still a sense of ‘crispness’ of the column still. A medium pepper hit – but that tames very quickly and is much subdued by the second sip. There’s more funky tropical fruit here, but also liquorice, sweet caramel and even some very tame leather notes. Finish: That big sweet funky ester train just keeps on a-rollin’. The pot still percentage keeps the oilyness going well into the finish – real chewy stuff. So many sweet fruits and lolly-memories tumble and spin and dash in and out. This is a big, juicy and utterly delightful rum that is also a bit of a chameleon on your palate. Just when you think you’ve got it pegged, you pour another glass and find a new note that reminds you of something almost-forgotten from your childhood. In the subsequent drams since first penning these notes I’ve also picked up milk-bottle lollies, honey-jumble biscuits, tinned pineapple, sherbet and even a bubble gum from my very early days as a kindy kid in Switzerland who’s name I’ve forgotten – but I certainly remember that taste. It’s a rum you’re going to want another of to see if you did taste that… and another just to be sure. - rumtribe.com.au
  

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• Belgrove Wholly Shit Smokin' Barrel Rye Whisky (500ml)

  Tasmania, AUSTRALIA

  $149. 99

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  ABV: 52%

  The smokey flavours in whiskies are usually made by burning peat to dry the freshly malted (sprouted) grain. Sometimes different materials are burnt to produce different flavours. There are many compounds in smoke that get carried through the production process. When these compounds are distilled only some of them boil off and are captured in the final product. To produce this very smokey Tassie Rye, Peter Bignell injected the smoke from burning sheep dung into an empty wet barrel, capturing more of those genuine smoke compounds. It's a very different profile from the normal peated whiskies, summed up by Bignell as "bush fire in a bottle." 52% Alc./Vol.

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  2022 Fat Bastard Chardonnay

  California, UNITED STATES

  $14. 99

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  Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2024-2026)

  ABV: 13.5%

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  The Fat Bastard brings welcome relief to those looking for a bigger, fuller style of Chardonnay amidst the current market trend of lighter, fresher and more elegant styles. Filling a gap in the market and delivering incredible value for money has made this our best selling Chardonnay over the last 8 years.
  Bright pale straw to straw colour with a glimmer of green around the edges and a watery hue. Elevated ripe peach, honeycomb and crème brulee aromas are trailed by hints of butterscotch, bacon fat and spice. Rich, full and creamy textured the palate is layered with luscious peach, crème brulee and butterscotch flavours with toasty oak and spicy cinnamon nuances lying underneath. Nicely balanced acidity with a long mouth filling finish. A much improved Fat Bastard after the disappointing 2021.
  Drink over the next 1-2 years.
  Alc. 13.5%

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  Kozuru Mellowed Excellence Shochu (700ml)

  JAPAN

  $109. 99

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  ABV: 41%

  Produced from 100% rice and matured in American oak puncheons for three to six years, this Japanese specialty blurs the lines between whisky and shochu bearing a resemblance to middle-aged Lowland grain or blended Scotch. Vanilla wafers and sweet cereals on the nose follow in a light, silky delivery with malty, biscuity flavours, delicate vanilla, budding citrus oils and a spicy, finely tannic, dried grass and vanilla finish. This spirit's delicate character is easily lost with too much dilution. A few ice cubes are sufficient, or use it as a base for Summer long drinks. 41% Alc.Vol.

  Other reviews... Gentle aromas of baked apples, plums and sweet vanilla with a complex and well-integrated palate. A powerful creamy texture and a soft oaky finish with dried fruits giving a balanced touch of sweetness. 98 points - International Wine & Spirits Competition

  ...Colour me (pleasantly) surprised! I found the Mellowed Kozuru really fantastic! It was incredibly vibrant and flavor forward but at the same time mellow and rounded, with a great flavour palette of florals and honey. This would be comparable to a hybrid of a sweet Sauternes white wine meeting a slightly dry Sake, moving from one profile to the latter. It’s got a really delightful creamy texture, depth and richness too - bright flavours surrounded by spices over an almost syrupy texture. It really striked me as elegant. The cask aging really did a great job of mellowing it out - and to that end, I couldn’t tease out any sense of the cask. There was no tannins or oakiness to be had, which I found really interesting as well. It’s as if the aging took place sans the woodiness of the cask. This was really approachable and friendly, very enjoyable to drink and definitely a stunner, quite unlike any other Shochu I’ve had in terms of depth, elegance and complexity. Top tier stuff! - 88bamboo.co

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  2023 Chateau Bastor-Lamontagne (375ml) Pre-Arrival Offer

  Sauternes, Bordeaux, FRANCE

  $35. 99

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  The 2023 Bastor-Lamontagne is terrific. In fact, this is one of the best vintages I have tasted. Passion fruit, pineapple, tangerine peel and mint are all beautifully lifted. Bastor-Lamontagne is always on the lighter, more airy side of Sauternes. The 2023 offers plenty of that finesse, but with a bit more mid-palate creaminess than in recent years. This is very fine effort. Drink 2026-2043.
  92-94 points
  Antonio Galloni - Vinous

  Medium-sweet with a subtle spiciness. Lots of dried fruit with a floral and lemongrass undertone. Honeysuckle. Hints of lemon and dried apple. Excellent balance and finesse. 80% semillon and 20% sauvignon blanc.
  93-94 points
  James Suckling

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  2023 Chateau La Tour Blanche (375ml) Pre-Arrival Offer

  Sauternes, Bordeaux, FRANCE

  $61. 99

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  The 2023 La Tour Blanche is a deep, heady Sauternes. Apricot, mint, white flowers and orange confit are some of the many notes that build as the 2023 shows off its class. There is a real sense of creaminess married with power and intensity that distinguishes this edition of La Tour Blanche. Drink 2030-2053.
  93-95 points
  Antonio Galloni - Vinous

  There’s a density to this, with some caramel and spice to the dried-apricot and apple character. It’s medium-bodied and medium-sweet with a medium finish.
  90-91 points
  James Suckling

  Bright floral character, intensely spiced, this is exuberant and silky, with bright citrus and lime zest, fresh fig and white pear, great quality that maintains lift despite a tiny 3.5hl/ha yield.
  94 points
  Jane Anson

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  2023 Chateau Sigalas Rabaud (375ml) Pre-Arrival Offer

  Sauternes, Bordeaux, FRANCE

  $58. 99

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  The 2023 Sigalas Rabaud is still taking shape in barrel, yet it possesses notable depth and textural richness, even in this somewhat unsettled state. I especially admire its dynamic energy and overall vibrancy. White peach, jasmine, spice, mint and exotic flowers all grace a Sauternes that is distinguished by its flavor concentration and complexity. Drink 2027-2043.
  92-94 points
  Antonio Galloni - Vinous

  This has a sweet spiced-pear, apple-tart and light honey character. Sweet, medium-bodied palate and a salty, spicy finish. Fresh and balanced.
  92-93 points
  James Suckling

  This has lovely bitter orange zest with grip and tension wrapped up in luscious perserved lemons and marmalade. Super enjoyable, lifts through the palate, and showcases the pleasures of the vintage. Great quality. 140g/l residual sugar. Lambert des Granges family.
  95 points
  Jane Anson

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  2023 Chateau Rayne Vigneau (375ml) Pre-Arrival Offer

  Sauternes, Bordeaux, FRANCE

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  The 2023 Rayne Vigneau is a wild, exotic Sauternes. Pear, jasmine, tropical fruit and hints of white truffle are some of the many aromas and flavors that give the 2023 its complex, wonderfully dynamic personality. Understated, airy and nuanced, Rayne Vigneau is compelling in 2023. Drink 2030-2048.
  92-94 points
  Antonio Galloni - Vinous

  There’s spice, botrytis, dried-apple and orange-peel character. Medium-bodied, sweet and refined. Not the richest example, but there’s purity to it.
  91-92 points
  James Suckling

  Enjoyably concentrated and intense, highly spiced as are many of the Sauternes wines in this vintage due to small yields, which gives focus and a welcome edge of bitterness to the exuberant nectarine, pineapple and fresh fig flavours. Silky texture. Vincent Labagère director.
  93 points
  Jane Anson

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  2021 Principia Pinot Noir

  Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, AUSTRALIA

  $44. 99

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  ABV: 13.7%

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  Darrin Gaffy ferments his six pinot noir clones separately (that seems to be a lot of extra work) then blends them to make up this estate wine, which is delicious. It’s packed with flavour yet not a big wine as the vibrant acidity takes centre stage. The chorus is all spiced red cherries, charred radicchio, amaro and blood orange, so it’s mouth-watering and refreshing at the same time. Just medium bodied, tannins are silky fine and the acidity drives this to a resounding finish. Moreish to the last drop. Drink 2022 - 2031.
  95 Points
  Jane Faulkner - Halliday's Australian Wine Companion

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  2021 Principia Kindred Hill Pinot Noir

  Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, AUSTRALIA

  $59. 99

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  ABV: 14.2%

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  Beautiful definition across the trio of Principia pinots, this is the most savoury yet still excellent fruit in the mix. Rhubarb, dark cherries, blood orange and chinotto with heady aromas of damp forest floor and baking spices. Fuller bodied with shapely, velvety tannins and fine acidity all add to the wine’s terrific length and carry. Best of all, this is so delicious. Classy wine. Drink 2023 - 2033.
  96 Points
  Jane Faulkner – Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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  2023 Ministry of Clouds Riesling

  Clare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

  $29. 99

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  Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2024-2030)

  ABV: 12.5%

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  After almost three decades of shared experience in the wine industry, Bernice Ong and Julian Forwood decided to have a crack at their own venture sourcing fruit mainly from high quality vineyards in McLaren Vale to produce wines under their Ministry of Clouds label. Further broadening their portfolio they also added other varieties including Riesling from the Clare Valley.

  2023 was the third year in a row to experience a cool growing season in the Clare Valley resulting in intensely flavoured Rieslings with healthy natural acidity and exceptional length. 93% of the grapes were sourced from the terrarossa/ red loam laid over limestone of the renowned Watervale subregion often referred to as "The Golden Mile", with picking times staggered to retain natural acidity. The balance was sourced from the lean, hungry and rocky soils characteristic of the cooler and later ripening hills of Penwortham.

  A glorious explosion of scrumptious lime and citrus fruit.

  Surrounding the brilliant water like core are distinct highlights of green. Intense aromas of lime, citrus and orange rind soar out the glass combining with talc, green apple and chalky mineral notes along the way. The explosive, super scrumptious palate sees lime and citrus fruits burst across it with terrific force, concentration and textural volume. Green apple, orange rind, chalky talc and flinty mineral characters ensue. Juicy, mouth watering acidity finishing exceptionally long, pure and crunchy.
  Drink over the next 5-6 years.
  Alc. 12.5%

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  Watervale and Penwortham. I sat down to taste these wines with co-winemaker Julian Forwood, and I said, this smells of lavender, and he was quite happy about that.
  Pretty, perfumed, lavender, and pink grapefruit, lime. Juicy, firm powdery texture, pure and long, with a cinch of refreshing tonic bitterness. The mouth-feel of it is excellent, but not at the expense of purity and classic expression of Clare Riesling. Top shelf. Drink 2023-2033+
  95 points
  Gary Walsh – The Wine Front

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  2022 Nardello Meridies Soave Classico

  Veneto, ITALY

  Reduced from $34.99

  $27. 99

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  Cellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2024-2025)

  ABV: 12.5%

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  Siblings Daniele and Federica Nardello have 14 ha of historical vineyards in Monteforte d’Alpone, a southerly location in the Soave Classico zone. Their historic winery dates back to the early 1900’s, but Daniele, an oenologist, and Federica, in charge of business, have been producing the Nardello wine as it is today, since 2000.
  Brilliant water like colour with highlights of green around the edges. Green apple and lime aromas infused with fresh herbs jump out of the glass followed by some wet stone and mineral notes. Zippy like pear and green to red apple fruits are underscored by racy acidity with infusions of fresh herbs and stony mineral elements also chiming in. Nicely rounded mid palate feel finishing dry with crisp acidity and a long scrumptious aftertaste.
  Drink over the next year.
  Alc. 12.5%

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  2022 Craiglee Chardonnay

  Sunbury, Victoria, AUSTRALIA

  $46. 99

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  Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2024-2029)

  ABV: 13.5%

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  Craiglee is one of the most important historic vineyards in Australia, with vines originally planted there in 1863 by one of Melbourne’s founding fathers, James Johnston.  Energy was injected back into Craiglee when enthusiastic agricultural science graduate, Pat Carmody replanted it in 1976.
  Brilliant pale straw to straw colour with subtle flashes of green around the edges and a watery hue. Nosing offers up ripe peach and honeycomb aromas followed by hints of bacon fat, butterscotch, crème brulee and spicy nougat. Rich fleshy ripe peach, apricot and honeycomb flavours carry a silky feel with notions of crème brulee, subtle bacon fat and spicy nougat sitting underneath. Nicely measured acidity finishing long, full and creamy textured yet fresh.
  Drink over the next 4-5 years.
  Alc. 13.5%

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  2022 Miss Zilm Pinot Gris

  Clare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

  $23. 99

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  Cellar: Drink now (2024)

  ABV: 12%

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  Brilliant very pale straw colour with subtle flashes of green around the edges and a watery hue. Aromas of pear, ripe apple and dried honey are trailed by light musk notes. Delicious fleshy pear, ripe apple and dried honey flavours are amply concentrated and show plenty of textural volume. Traces of citrus and musk linger through the back half. Brisk acidity enlivens an otherwise lusciously fruited finish.
  Drink now.
  Alc. 12%

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  2022 Yangarra Estate Vineyard GSM

  McLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

  $29. 99

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  Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2024-2030)

  ABV: 14.5%

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  A certified organic and biodynamic blend of 42% Grenache, 33% Shiraz and 25% Mourvedre matured in a mix of old French oak puncheons and foudre, ceramic eggs and amphora for a period of 11 months. Deep black dark red colour with a vibrant dark red purple hue. Unfurling from the glass with plenty of intensity are dark raspberry, liquorice and plum scents which are trailed by subtle vanillin earth and pepper notes. The succulent mid weighted palate is generously endowed with rich dark raspberry, plum and liquorice fruits which meld into a vanillin earth, delicate dried herb and spice back drop. Terrific concentration and depth with a slightly grippy tannin structure well concealed beneath the wealth of juicy fruit. Finishes long, fresh and luscious with a dash of pepper.
  Drink over the next 5-6 years.
  Alc. 14.5%

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  A blend of 42/33/25% grenache/shiraz/mourvèdre. Gentle extraction across a variety of regimes, with some extended skin contact for parcels of grenache; matured for 11 months in a mix of older French puncheons, foudre, ceramic eggs and amphorae. This is the wine to drink while the Old Vine Grenache slumbers for a few years yet. There’s the tannin drive and savoury cast of grenache from the vintage still, but the shiraz contributes some prettier red fruits (usually the other way around, perhaps, but such seems the year). Cherry, sour plum, dried raspberry, scrubby herbs, struck iron, brown cardamom and mace. This, too, could rest for a bit before broaching, but it’s fine drinking either way. Drink by 2028.
  93 Points
  Marcus Ellis – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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  2023 Riposte The Dagger Pinot Noir

  Adelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

  $19. 99

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  ABV: 13%

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  Winemaker Tim Knappstein and son Nick are the names behind the Riposte range of wines, sourcing fruit from dedicated growers in the Adelaide Hills.
  ‘A very moreish everyday drinking Pinot Noir.’
  Semi translucent bright red to dark red colour with black toned edges and a light red hue. Alluring scents of red cherries and strawberries infused with a combination of violets and fresh herbs sail through the nostrils with terrific intensity. Delicate rhubarb and spice notes ensue. Expansive and highly seductive, the palate is flooded with juicy red cherry, strawberry and anise flavours which overlay a subtle dried herb, forest floor and spice back drop. Boasting superb power and concentration for it’s price, it has a gorgeous silky feel, velvet smooth tannins and finishes long, fresh and spicy.
  Drink over the next 3-4 years.
  Alc. 13%

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  Sourced from the Gumeracha and Lobethal districts, this pours without pretension, light ruby in the glass, cherry fruit and tree-wood fragrance to get you interested. Then pure and straight Pinot flavour profiling with a little anise to add some spice. Bright and perky in the finish, with enough lingering Pinot forest-like earthiness to convince you it’s the real deal, even in its “lite” styling. Very drink-easy.
  92 Points
  Tony Love – Winepilot.com

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  2020 Balgownie Estate Bendigo Shiraz

  Bendigo, Victoria, AUSTRALIA

  $39. 99

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  Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2024-2030)

  ABV: 14.2%

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  Totally opaque black dark red heart with a dark red hue. Elevated dark plum and liquorice aromas mix with vanillin cedar, scorched earth and blackpepper notes. Rich blackberry, liquorice and dark plum fruits carry a plush feel over a toasty vanillin oak, earth and blackpepper back drop. Polished yet structured tannins concluding with a fleshy medium to long aftertaste.
  Drink over the next 5-6 years.
  Alc. 14.2%

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  Aged 14 months in French and American barriques and puncheons (30% new) followed by four months in older oak. Balgownie is a shiraz specialist, bringing a sense of individuality to each incarnation. Sunny in disposition and warm-hearted in style. Plum and mulberry aromatics ignite with nutmeg, cinnamon, licorice and vanilla. Layers of flavour entwine nicely with well-placed vanillin oak and well-crafted tannins. The winemaker has given the fruit his best attention. It shows. Drink by 2030.
  92 Points
  Jeni Port – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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  2022 Jericho Selected Vineyards Grenache

  McLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

  $22. 99

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  ABV: 14.5%

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  Matured for 8 months on lees in seasoned French oak. Dark red in colour with black shaded edges and a vibrant light red hue. Fragrant scents of red raspberry, red liquorice and red plum infused with fresh herbs captivate the olfactory senses. Some subtle earth and pepper notes are also evident. Juicy red raspberry, ripe cherry and red liquorice fruits are delivered with terrific intensity over a back drop of fresh herbs and peppered earth characteristics. Bright supple feel with polished tannins. Loaded with succulent red fruits it concludes long and fresh.
  Drink over the next 4-5 years.
  Alc. 14.5%

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  From the Bracken Vineyard in Blewitt Springs, now owned by Jericho, off 1955-planted dry-grown vines on Maslin sands. This does bright, modern grenache well, with a tilt towards fresh fruit, but no dip into confection. It’s still a juicy affair, leaning into berry Danish, liqueur cherry and raspberry. Light grapey tannins pull the finish together neatly in what is best a drink soon-ish proposition to fully appreciate its fruitful charms. Drink by 2027.
  92 Points
  Marcus Ellis – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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  2022 Domaine des Hates Chablis

  Chablis, FRANCE

  $52. 99

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  Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2024-2028)

  ABV: 13%

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  Brilliant pale straw colour with highlights of green around the outskirts and a watery hue. Green apple and lime scents are interspersed with pear, wet slate and flinty mineral notes. Nicely shaped the palate features fleshy pear and lime fruits over a stony mineral and chalky oyster shell back drop. Brisk acidity finishing dry and long with a river stone like feel.
  Drink over the next 3-4 years.
  Alc. 13%

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  A very good, modern style, with great concentration on the palate and attractive stone fruit notes kept in check by the lively acidity and a mineral note to finish. Will appeal to many different types of consumers. Drink 2024-2028.
  92 Points
  Decanter

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  2013 Patrick of Coonawarra Grande Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

  Coonawarra, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

  $95. 00

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  Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2024-2029)

  ABV: 13.8%

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  Patrick’s Grande Reserve is produced from only top vintages using the best fruit. Single vineyard parcels from the 60 year old Home Block Vineyard are selected and then aged in 100% new French oak for 32 months. The wine is then cellared for a minimum of 6 years before release.
  Dense pitch black in colour with a deep dark red hue. Soaring from the glass are gorgeous scents of ripe blackcurrant and liquorice followed by mulberry, vanillin cedar, subtle choc mint, tobacco, earth and spice notes. Rich, silky and refined the palate is flooded with a powerful wave of blackcurrant and ripe mulberry fruits which seamlessly meld into a vanillin cedar, tobacco, dark chocolate, earth, mint and spice back drop. Velvet smooth tannin structure concluding long, deep and finessed.
  Drink over the next 4-5 years.
  Alc. 13.8%

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  2021 Balgownie Estate Yarra Valley Chardonnay

  Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA

  $42. 99

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  Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2024-2029)

  ABV: 13.2%

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  Fermented in French oak barriques (30% new) then matured in the same barrels on lees for 11 months. Brilliant pale straw colour with a distinctive greenish tinge to the edges and a watery hue. Lifted white peach and ripe nectarine aromas mix with melon, toasty oak, nougat and spice notes. Fleshy white peach and nectarine fruits are delivered with good concentration and freshness over a toasty oak, citrus and spicy almond background. Elegant mid length finish.
  Drink over the next 4-5 years.
  Alc. 13.2%

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  2022 Praeter Strange Fog Nebbiolo

  Pyrenees, Victoria, AUSTRALIA

  $39. 99

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  Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2024-2029)

  ABV: 14.5%

  Closure: Stelvin

  Dark red in colour with black toned edges and a brick red hue. The nose is greeted with a mix of red and dried cherries, hints of rose petals, dried herbs, earth and light tobacco. Juicy dark cherry, raspberry and dried cherry fruits are framed by vibrant acidity and muscular tannins with notions of dried herbs, earthy tobacco and spicy leather lingering through the back half. Ripe, sturdy finish laced with spice, dried herbs and earthy tobacco characters.
  Drink over the next 4-5 years.
  Alc. 14.5%

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  2023 Artis Jacopin Nero d'Avola

  Adelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

  $24. 99

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  Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2024-2028)

  ABV: 13.3%

  Closure: Stelvin

  Includes 4% Pinot Noir. Bright dark red colour with black shaded edges and a vibrant red hue. Lifted dark cherry, red liquorice and peppered meat scents emanate from the glass followed by some scorched earth and dried clove like notes. Juicy raspberry and red liquorice fruits bounce across the energetic palate with notions of scorched earth, vanillin spice and peppered herbs lying underneath. Polished tannins with a delicious, fresh red fruited finish.
  Drink over the next 3-4 years.
  Alc. 13.3%

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  2022 Le Caillou Cotes du Rhone

  Cotes du Rhone, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $39. 99

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  Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2024-2027)

  ABV: 14%

  Closure: Cork

  Dark red core with black toned edges and a bright red hue. Pretty ripe red cherry and red raspberry aromas infused with provincial herbs drift out of the glass followed by some red liquorice, subtle scorched earth and pepper. Delicious red to dark raspberry and red liquorice fruits flood the mouth with some ripe cherry, scorched earth and peppered fresh herbs echoing through the back half. Juicy feel with energetic acidity and polished tannins. Finishes fresh, long and succulent.
  Drink over the next 2-3 years.
  Alc. 14%

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  2023 Penley Francis Cabernet Franc

  Coonawarra, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

  $23. 99

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  Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2024-2027)

  ABV: 12.5%

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  Vibrant dark red colour with black shaded edges and a light red purple tinged hue. Fragrant violet, freshly crushed red currant, red cherry and raspberry aromas are followed by fresh herb and subtle spicy earth notes. Fresh, juicy and light across the palate, red currant and red cherry fruits overlay delicate spicy herb and dusty earth nuances. Very fine grained tannins with crunchy like acidity leading into a bright, playful finish.
  Drink over the next 2-3 years.
  Alc. 12.5%

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  The last time we saw a Penley Cabernet Franc at The Winefront it was 14.5% alc and rich and generous.
  This release is fresh to the point of refreshment, floral, pretty even, with crunchy acidity and drinkability writ large. It’s red fruited and washy-in-a-good-way, with a keen juiciness and fine, perfectly-judged tannin. It’s spot on. For shape, for flavour, for aroma; it works on all levels. It’s a modern red. It’s another example of just how good Penley is now. Drink 2024-2029.
  92 Points
  Campbell Mattinson – The Wine Front

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  2023 Clos du Marquis Pre-Arrival Offer

  Pauillac, Bordeaux, FRANCE

  $125. 00

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  The 2023 Clos du Marquis is a rather serious, structured wine, evocative of cherries, dark berries and kirsch, framed by a touch of creamy new oak. Medium to full-bodied and fleshy but structured, it's a taut, concentrated wine that will reward some patience.
  91-93 points
  William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Apr 27, 2024)

  The 2023 Clos du Marquis might very well be the best Clos du Marquis I have ever tasted. A wine of freshness and verve, the 2023 is all nuance. Sweet red plum, blood orange, spice, flowers, mint and white pepper are all finely cut. The 2023 shows more vibrancy, less oak extraction and more refined tannins than in the past. It’s a glorious wine in every way. This early tasting is hugely promising. Clos du Marquis could turn out to be one of the real surprises of 2023. Drink 2028-2043.
  93-95 points
  Antonio Galloni - Vinous

  This offers beautiful blackcurrants and blackberries with hints of chocolate and walnuts. Medium- to full-bodied with vivid acidity that adds tension and freshness to the mid-palate. It’s full of life and vibrancy, very fine and polished, and with nicely integrated tannins. Long finish. 56% cabernet sauvignon, 35% merlot and 9% cabernet franc. What will be better between 2022 and 2023?
  95-96 points
  James Suckling

  Squid ink, cassis, bilberry, roses, love the intensity and gorgeous salinity of this wine. Captures the sense of energy and florality in the best Cabernets of 2023, although retains the austerity that you expect from this site in its early years. First vintage in the new cellars, moving from 40 vats to 80 vats, with 30 microvinification vats. Harvest September 6 to October 5, 50% new oak for ageing, 44hl/h yields.
  94 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 Lafaurie-Peyraguey (375ml) Pre-Arrival Offer

  Sauternes, Bordeaux, FRANCE

  $93. 99

  Bottle

  $1127.88 Dozen

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  Closure: Cork

  Since new owners took over at Chateau Lafaurie-Peyraguey in 2014 it has undergone a complete renovation of the cellars and winemaking facilities, along with a decrease in yields to ensure only the best grapes go into their top label. Their renewed attention to detail is also evident in the new bottle design, introduced from the 2013 vintage and featuring a smart engraved logo. The 41 hectare vineyard is planted on clay over limestone soils, with a varietal mix of 93% Semillon, 6% Sauvignon Blanc and 1% Muscadelle.

  Other Reviews....
  The 2023 Lafaurie-Peyraguey has a pure and perfumed bouquet with dried honey, peony, orange blossom and quince aromas that are very well defined. The palate is well balanced with a viscous opening and superb acidity, flush with very pure marmalade, quince and apricot flavors. Incredibly persistent on the finish, this is a very impressive Sauternes. Drink 2028-2048.
  94-96 points
  Neal Martin - Vinous

  A dense and very intense Sauternes with spiced pear, apple and orange peel. Caramel and spice with some brown sugar. Full and deep. Very sweet. Flavorful finish. Shows depth and intensity. 160 g/L residual sugar. Reminds me of 2003. 100% semillon.
  94-95 points
  James Suckling

  Intense golden amber in colour, reflecting a small yield, this has the rich intensity of the appellation, succulent and opulent and yet bursting with powerful lime zest, orange peel, preserved lemons, white truffle, pineapple, mandarin peel and slate. Luscious with grip and lift, and a clear return to form after a challenging 2022 here. Now majority owned by the Lalique luxury goods company rather than its owner Silvio Denz, with the sale completed in October 2023 (the same group owns The Glenturret whisky).
  97 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 Lafaurie-Peyraguey Pre-Arrival Offer

  Sauternes, Bordeaux, FRANCE

  $188. 00

  Bottle

  $2256.00 Dozen

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  Closure: Cork

  Since new owners took over at Chateau Lafaurie-Peyraguey in 2014 it has undergone a complete renovation of the cellars and winemaking facilities, along with a decrease in yields to ensure only the best grapes go into their top label. Their renewed attention to detail is also evident in the new bottle design, introduced from the 2013 vintage and featuring a smart engraved logo. The 41 hectare vineyard is planted on clay over limestone soils, with a varietal mix of 93% Semillon, 6% Sauvignon Blanc and 1% Muscadelle.

  Other Reviews....
  The 2023 Lafaurie-Peyraguey has a pure and perfumed bouquet with dried honey, peony, orange blossom and quince aromas that are very well defined. The palate is well balanced with a viscous opening and superb acidity, flush with very pure marmalade, quince and apricot flavors. Incredibly persistent on the finish, this is a very impressive Sauternes. Drink 2028-2048.
  94-96 points
  Neal Martin - Vinous

  A dense and very intense Sauternes with spiced pear, apple and orange peel. Caramel and spice with some brown sugar. Full and deep. Very sweet. Flavorful finish. Shows depth and intensity. 160 g/L residual sugar. Reminds me of 2003. 100% semillon.
  94-95 points
  James Suckling

  Intense golden amber in colour, reflecting a small yield, this has the rich intensity of the appellation, succulent and opulent and yet bursting with powerful lime zest, orange peel, preserved lemons, white truffle, pineapple, mandarin peel and slate. Luscious with grip and lift, and a clear return to form after a challenging 2022 here. Now majority owned by the Lalique luxury goods company rather than its owner Silvio Denz, with the sale completed in October 2023 (the same group owns The Glenturret whisky).
  97 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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  2023 Marchand & Burch Villages Chardonnay

  Mount Barker, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA

  $39. 99

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  $479.88 Dozen

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  Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2024-2030)

  ABV: 12.5%

  Closure: Stelvin

  Brilliant pale straw colour with greenish toned edges and a watery hue. Refined white peach, pear and dried honey aromas unfurl from the glass followed by some citrusy nougat, biscuit and faint gun flint notes. Rich and concentrated yet beautifully proportioned and balanced the palate is eloquently layered with white peach, nectarine and dried honey flavours which have a nicely fleshed feel. Biscuity nougat, citrus, subtle cashew and spice elements linger underneath. Gently creamy it finishes long and fresh.
  Drink over the next 5-6 years.
  Alc. 12.5%

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  2022 Nicks Secret Martinborough Pinot Noir

  Martinborough, NEW ZEALAND

  $19. 99

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  $239.88 Dozen

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  Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2024-2028)

  ABV: 13.5%

  Closure: Stelvin

  The Nicks Secret Martinborough collection are produced by one of the pioneers and most renowned wineries of the region who are synonymous with producing world class Pinot Noir. Normally selling for anything up to $40 per bottle, this delicious Pinot delivers fantastic bang for your buck especially when one takes into account the difficulties of finding a decent $20 Pinot to begin with.

  A rich and beautifully polished Martinborough Pinot which delivers out of the box value.

  Matured for 10 months in French oak barrels. Semi translucent red to dark red core with black tinged edges and a light red hue. Unfurling from the glass with plenty of intensity are alluring dark cherry, violet, ripe strawberry and anise aromas followed by hints of forest floor, dried herbs and spice. Incredibly moreish and supple in texture the palate serves up dark cherry, anise and strawberry flavours which meld into a spicy cedar, dried herb and subtle forest floor back drop. Expansive and powerful it possesses silky smooth tannins, finishing long and spicy.
  Drink over the next 3-4 years.
  Alc. 13.5%

  Other Reviews….
  Sweetly fruited and spicy at the same time, the enticing bouquet shows dark cherry, dried herb, warm mushroom and toasted nut aromas. The richly textured palate delivers expansive mouthfeel together with refined texture and beautifully infused tannins, finishing splendidly long and comforting. At its best: now to 2032.
  94 points
  Sam Kim - Wine Orbit

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