Grenache

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  2020 Aphelion Welkin Grenache

  McLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

  $26. 99

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  $323.88 Dozen

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  Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2020-2023)

  ABV: 13.6%

  Closure: Stelvin

  Bright dark red colour with black tinged edges and a vibrant light purple red hue. Fragrant ripe raspberry, dark cherry and red liquorice scents fill the nostrils with hints of vanillin confectionary and spicy pepper also present. Delicious cherry and raspberry fruits dominate the lighter bodied palate with some liquorice, confectionary and light pepper also present. Juicy mouthfeel with fresh acidity and silky tannins leading into a medium to long aftertaste.
  Drink over the next 2-3 years.
  Alc. 13.6%

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  2019 Aphelion Confluence Grenache

  McLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

  $34. 99

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  $419.88 Dozen

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  Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2021-2027)

  ABV: 13.8%

  Closure: Stelvin

  Sourced from 85 year old bush vines in Blewitt Springs with 20% of the wine under going whole bunch fermentation. Deep dark red colour with black tinged edges and a light red hue. Spicy red to dark raspberry, ripe cherry and red liquorice fruits show excellent lift out of the glass with subtle earth and peppered herb notes ensuing. Succulent dark raspberry and ripe cherry flavours display terrific richness over notions of liquorice, subtle infusions of dried herbs and lightly scorched earth. Slippery and lush in its feel with silky smooth tannins. Nicely balanced juicy acidity lending freshness to the long sumptuous aftertaste.
  Drink over the next 5-6 years.
  Alc. 13.8%
  
  Other Reviews….
  This is just ripe enough, noting the tendency in these parts to pick earlier to retain freshness. The problem, of course, is that this approach results in green tannins and a firm pucker across the finish. This has none of that, partly due to a majority whole-berry ferment, old vines and a judicious seasoning (30%) of whole-bunch for herbal complexity and tannic build. Yet the overall impression is one of imminent drinkability. Slurpy, even. A compote of red berry notes, bitter orange and cranberry. The finish long and juicy, with a granular sandy edginess. A delicious wine. Drink by 2025.
  95 points
  Ned Goodwin – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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• • 94

  2018 Aphelion The Confluence Grenache

  McLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

  $29. 99

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  $359.88 Dozen

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  Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2019-2024)

  ABV: 14.3%

  Closure: Stelvin

  Sourced from 80 year old Blewitt Springs bush vines. Vibrant dark red core with black tinged edges and a bright red purple hue. Fragrant crushed raspberry scents intermix with violets, plum, ripe cherries, liquorice, subtle notions of incense and spice. Juicy crushed red berry flavours including raspberry, plum juice and liquorice have a silky feel gliding effortlessly across the palate. Finishes with subtle incense, infusions of fresh herbs and lively acidity. Wonderful freshness and intensity with a supple feel to the tannins and a long delicious aftertaste.
  Drink over the next 4-5 years.
  Alc. 14.3%
  
  Other Reviews…..
  Old bush vines make up this wine. Part of a trio of grenaches to emerge as the latest Aphelion release. Bright and full perfume of rose hip tea and faint Turkish Delight characters, maraschino cherry and strawberry. The palate teeters into sweetness but has a lovely, supple flow, good length and a fine, gently puckering, fresh-feeling finish. A sense of elegance here, with a wine ready to roll but also just that little bit enticing for future drinking too. Texture is beautiful. Delicious. Drink 2019-2023.
  93 points
  Mike Bennie – The Wine Front

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• • 92

  2018 Atlas Grenache

  Clare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

  $24. 99

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  $299.88 Dozen

  Minimum 12 bottles

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  Cellar: 3 - 4 Years (2023-2024)

  ABV: 14%

  Closure: Stelvin

  Fermented wild with whole bunches and matured for 5 months in seasoned French oak. Semi translucent bright dark red colour with black tinged edges and a light red hue. A mix of red to dark raspberries, ripe red cherries and subtle liquorice notes are followed by subtle dried herbs and spice. Juicy raspberry, cherry and liquorice fruits fill the light to medium bodied palate which has good underlying freshness. Elements of confectionary are also present. Vibrant finish with a dash of spice, velvety tannins and a delicious medium length aftertaste.
  Drink over the next 3-4 years.
  Alc. 14%

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• • 92

  2022 Atze’s Corner Indulgent Grenache

  Barossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

  $21. 99

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  $263.88 Dozen

  Minimum 12 bottles

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  Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2023-2027)

  ABV: 14%

  Closure: Stelvin

  Dark red core with black tinged edges and a light vibrant red hue. Fragrant raspberry, cherry and red liquorice scents drift through the nostrils with some earth and vanillin spice notes also evident. Juicy dark raspberry and liquorice fruits flood the mouth with some vanillin oak and spice elements lying underneath. Fleshy textured with velvet smooth tannins it concludes long and succulent.
  Drink over the next 3-4 years.
  Alc. 14%

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  2018 Atze's Corner Old Vine Grenache

  Barossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

  $54. 99

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  $659.88 Dozen

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  Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2020-2026)

  ABV: 15.5%

  Closure: Cork

  Deep dark red colour with black tinged edges and a dark red hue. Heady black raspberry and black cherry aromas intermingle with liquorice, plum, vanillin cedar, scorched earth and spicy pepper notes. Lush, super concentrated and voluptuously rich the palate is flooded with intense black raspberry, black cherry and liquorice fruits which overlay a back drop of vanillin cedar, subtle dried herbs, light scorched earth and spice. Slippery tannins with the merest hint of heat on the finish. Exceptional power and depth with a long lavish black fruited aftertaste.
  Drink over the next 5-6 years.
  Alc. 15.5%

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• • 91

  2016 Barking Mad High Trellis Grenache Shiraz

  Clare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

  $13. 99

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  $167.88 Dozen

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  Cellar: 2 - 3 Years (2020-2021)

  ABV: 15.5%

  Closure: Stelvin

  A blend of 70% Grenache and 30% Shiraz aged in French oak hogsheads for 15 months. Opaque dark red black core with a dark red hue. Ripe dark raspberry and dark cherry aromas intermingle with some liquorice over vanillin cedar and spicy scorched earth notes. The full bodied palates rich black raspberry and liquorice flavours somewhat smothered by charry vanillin cedar. Traces of earth are also apparent on the spicy finish. Slightly grippy tannins give the wine some structure. Aftertaste of spicy black raspberries, liquorice and toasty vanillin cedar.
  Cellar 2-3 years.
  Alc. 15.5%

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  2021 Dhillon Col Mountain Grenache Rose

  Heathcote, Victoria, AUSTRALIA

  $31. 99

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  $383.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 13%

  Closure: Screw Cap

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  I adore everything about this rosé, from its pastel pink-bronze hue, its cherry blossom and rose aroma to its flavour profile – watermelon, alpine strawberries and cinnamon. It has texture, length and is delightfully dry and crisp. Drink by 2024.
  96 Points
  Jane Faulkner - James Halliday's Wine Companion (January 2022)

  Notes from the producer....
  Rosé you say! The delicious 2020 came and went in a flash, thankfully we made more in 2021. This wine sees a few hours skin contact while being pressed, ferments without the addition of yeast to dryness in old French barrels and spends six months maturing on yeast lees. It is a delicately coloured rosé, fresh and fragrant of roses, red currant and under-ripe strawberry with a vibrant, dry, textured, bright palate. It balances the line of having enough texture and flavour without having too much. It's proven to be a pleasurable wine to make as the harvest date/ripeness is critical and the amount of pressing, mixture of barrels, amount of time on lees and number of barrels to go through malo-lactic are all impactful decisions.
  Michael Dhillon (October 2021)

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  2022 Bink Wines Sergeant J Grenache

  Barossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

  $29. 99

  Bottle

  $359.88 Dozen

  Minimum 12 bottles

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  Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2023-2026)

  ABV: 12.6%

  Closure: Diam Cork

  A blend of 85% Barossa Valley fruit and 15% Langhorne Creek with 20% whole bunch inclusion. Semi translucent, slightly cloudy red colour with a light red hue. Fragrant scents of red raspberry, liquorice, spicy red cherries and cranberries infused with fresh herbs and peppered earth greet the nostrils. Vibrant red raspberry and red liquorice fruits drive the light energetic palate with traces of sour to red cherries, earth and spicy herbs lying underneath. Lively acidity providing some crunch to the elegant, spritely finish.
  Drink over the next 2-3 years.
  Alc. 12.6%

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  Barossa Valley/Langhorne Creek grenache (85/15%); 20% whole bunches. A light, almost pinot-esque cherry red hue in the glass with bright aromas of crunchy red fruits, cranberry and watermelon cut through with hints of jasmine, gingerbread, amaro herbs, turned earth, dried meats, exotic spice and cola. That heady perfume from the nose carries through to the palate, too, where it sports a musky-edged natty vibe with gentle chalky tannin and a sapid briney twang to the acidity. Super fun, lighter drinking ... don't be afraid to pop it in the fridge. Drink 2023 - 2027.
  93 Points
  Dave Brookes - Halliday's Australian Wine Companion

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• • 94

  2017 Brave Souls Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre

  Barossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

  $21. 99

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  $263.88 Dozen

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  Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2018-2023)

  ABV: 14.5%

  Closure: Stelvin

  A blend of 46% Grenache, 29% Shiraz and 25% Mourvedre. Opaque dark red black core with a dark red hue. Fragrant ripe dark raspberry, cherry and liquorice aromas are overlaid by a whiff of incense with some earth and spicy herb notes ensuing. Rich with a plush, velvety feel and good underlying vibrancy the palate is awash with spicy black raspberry and liquorice flavours which sit over subtle black cherry, scorched earth and traces of dried herbs. Peppery finish with silky smooth tannins. Long spicy pepper infused aftertaste of black raspberries, dark cherries, liquorice and light scorched earth.
  Cellar 4-5 years.
  Alc. 14.5%

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• • 89

  2014 Brini Grenache

  McLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

  $19. 99

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  $239.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 14.5%

  Closure: Screw Cap

  Other Reviews…
  From bush vines planted '57 on the sandy loams of Blewitt Springs, matured in French oak for 18 months. Has excellent colour and good length, but the long period in oak seems to have flattened the red fruits, which might well have been brighter if bottled 6+ months earlier. Drink Now. 
  89 points
  James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion (Mar 2017)

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• • 94

  2016 Brini Single Vineyard Old Bush Vine Grenache

  McLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

  $23. 99

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  $287.88 Dozen

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  Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2021-2023)

  ABV: 14.5%

  Closure: Stelvin

  Matured in French oak for 18 months. Semi translucent dark red core with black tinged edges and a light red to brick red hue. Fragrant dark raspberry and ripe cherry scents mix with red liquorice, vanillin cedar, earth and spice notes. Delicious spicy dark raspberry fruits flood the mouth mixing with juicy cherry, liquorice, vanillin cedar and subtle peppered earth elements along the way. Finishes with good freshness, velvet smooth tannins and a long succulent aftertaste.
  Drink over the next 1-2 years.
  Alc. 14.5%

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• • 92

  2013 Brini GSM Grenache Shiraz Mataro

  McLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

  $22. 99

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  $275.88 Dozen

  Minimum 12 bottles

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  Cellar: 3 - 4 Years (2020-2021)

  ABV: 14.5%

  Closure: Stelvin

  A blend of 50% Grenache, 40% Shiraz and 10% Mataro matured in seasoned oak. Deep dark red colour with black tinged edges and a dark red hue. The nose opens with ripe dark raspberry top notes which sit alongside some dark plum, a hint of liquorice and vanillin confectionary aromas. Medium bodied the juicy palate has plenty of spice to it with ripe dark raspberry and plum flavours to the fore over a touch of liquorice and earthy incense infusions. Finishes with plenty of spice. Finely grained tannins. Aftertaste of dark raspberries, subtle liquorice, earthy incense and spice.
  Cellar 3-4 years.
  Alc 14.5%

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• • 93

  2016 Brini Old Bush Vine Single Vineyard Grenache

  McLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

  $23. 99

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  $287.88 Dozen

  Minimum 12 bottles

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  Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2019-2024)

  ABV: 14.5%

  Closure: Stelvin

  Matured in French oak for 18 months. Deep dark red colour with black tinged edges and a light red hue. Aromas of dark raspberries, liquorice and ripe cherries overlay faint earth and vanillin confectionary notes. Light to medium bodied the palate is filled with juicy dark raspberry, subtle liquorice and dark cherry flavours which are underscored by vanillin oak and spice. Silky smooth tannins. Good depth with a lingering dark raspberry, red liquorice, dark cherry and spicy vanillin oak aftertaste that’s totally delicious.
  Drink over the next 4-5 years.
  Alc. 14.5%

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• • 94

  2021 Buller Wines The Nook Grenache

  Victoria, AUSTRALIA

  $19. 99

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  $239.88 Dozen

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  Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2022-2025)

  ABV: 14%

  Closure: Stelvin

  Dark red in colour with black shaded edges and a red hue. Intense raspberry and ripe red cherry scents are followed by some liquorice, vanilla pod and spicy earth notes. Rich, concentrated and juicy in its feel the palate is awash with delicious dark raspberry, cherry and liquorice fruits which are underscored by spicy vanilla characters. Velvet smooth tannins combine with nicely balanced acidity. Excellent power finishing with a long super succulent aftertaste.
  Drink over the next 2-3 years.
  Alc. 14%

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  2022 Calcannia Grenache

  Clare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

  $22. 99

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  $275.88 Dozen

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  Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2023-2028)

  ABV: 14.5%

  Closure: Stelvin

  Sourced from up to 100 year old bush vine Grenache. Deep dark red core with black shaded edges and a bright red hue. Sailing from the glass are vibrant aromatics of raspberry, red cherry and red liquorice infused with fresh herbs followed by some delicate spicy earth notes. Rich succulent dark raspberry, ripe cherry and red liquorice fruits are delivered with excellent intensity across the mid weighted palate. Subtle notions of scorched earth and peppered dried herbs lie underneath. Polished tannins finishing with a nicely balanced youthful freshness and long juicy aftertaste.
  Drink over the next 4-5 years.
  Alc. 14.5%

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• • 92

  2019 Campos de Luz Garnacha

  Carinena, SPAIN

  $19. 99

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  $239.88 Dozen

  Minimum 12 bottles

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  Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2020-2023)

  ABV: 13.5%

  Closure: Stelvin

  Superb depth of colour featuring a midnight black heart and a deep bright dark red hue. Pronounced black cherry, liquorice and black raspberry scents flow through the nostrils with notions of scorched earth and peppered dried herbs also present. Medium bodied with a plush mouthfeel, the palate is marked with juicy black raspberry, black cherry and liquorice fruits but they don’t have the same level of intensity as the nose. Slightly chewy tannins with some scorched earth and peppered dried herb elements drifting onto the aftertaste.
  Drink over the next 2-3 years.
  Alc. 13.5%

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• • 88

  2016 Campos de Luz Old Vine Garnacha

  Carinena, SPAIN

  $19. 99

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  $239.88 Dozen

  Minimum 12 bottles

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  Cellar: 3 - 4 Years (2021-2022)

  ABV: 13.5%

  Closure: Stelvin

  Opaque black dark red colour with a dark red purple hue. The nose is a little closed with dark raspberry, graphite, herb and pepper aromas emerging. On the palate lush dark to black cherry and liquorice flavours meld into earthy graphite, spicy herb and pepper nuances. Finishes dry with bright acidity and slightly chalky tannins. Modest aftertaste.
  Cellar 3-4 years.
  Alc. 13.5%

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• • 94

  2019 Chaffey Bros. Wine Co. Pax Aeterna Old Vine Grenache

  Barossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

  $26. 99

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  $323.88 Dozen

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  Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2020-2025)

  ABV: 13.7%

  Closure: Stelvin

  Incorporates 27% whole bunch fruit. Semi translucent bright red colour with a light red hue. Fragrant red raspberry, ripe cherry and strawberry scents have a dried herb overlay with red liquorice and spicy earth notes ensuing. Light to medium weight the palate is both juicy and silky, flooded with succulent red raspberry, cherry, strawberry and liquorice fruit. Bright balanced acidity and velvet smooth tannins with the finish shaded by some light earth and spice nuances. Long delicious aftertaste.
  Drink over the next 4-5 years.
  Alc. 13.7%

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• • 93

  2017 Chalk Hill Grenache Tempranillo

  McLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

  $19. 99

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  $239.88 Dozen

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  Cellar: 2 - 3 Years (2020-2021)

  ABV: 14%

  Closure: Stelvin

  A delightful blend of 50% Grenache, 36% Tempranillo and 14% Graciano matured in old French oak barrels for 10 months. Deep bright dark red core with black tinged edges and a light purple crimson hue. Fragrant ripe dark raspberry aromas intermingle with dark cherry and liquorice over subtle vanillin cedar, traces of earth and spice notes. Light in body and very savoury the palate is filled with bright red fruit flavours of raspberry, ripe cherry and red liquorice with an undercard of inky earth and spice. Finishes fresh with bright acidity and slightly grainy tannins. Excellent length with an aftertaste of juicy raspberries, ripe cherries, liquorice, subtle inky earth and plenty of spice.
  Cellar 2-3 years.
  Alc. 14%

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• • 94

  2016 Charles Melton The Reformation Old Vine Grenache

  Barossa, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

  $42. 99

  Bottle

  $515.88 Dozen

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  Cellar: 5 - 6 Years (2023-2024)

  ABV: 14.5%

  Closure: Stelvin

  Deep dark red colour with black tinged edges and a dark red hue. Expressive ripe cherry and dark raspberry aromas emanate from the glass followed by liquorice, vanillin confectionary, hints of pepper and spice. Deliciously rich dark cherry, raspberry and liquorice flavours fill the mouth with an undercard of vanillin confectionary and spice. Silky smooth tannins melt into a voluptuous textural feel. Long spicy finish of luscious black cherries, juicy dark raspberries, liquorice and vanillin confectionary.
  Drink this seductive Grenache over the next 5-6 years.
  Alc. 14.5%

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  2015 Charles Melton Nine Popes

  Barossa, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

  $79. 99

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  $959.88 Dozen

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  Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2018-2024)

  ABV: 14.5%

  Closure: Stelvin

  Produced from predominantly dry grown bush vine Grenache (50%) co-fermented with old vine Shiraz (48%) and a small percentage of dry grown Mataro (2%), the 2015 Nine Popes was aged on its lees for 24 months in almost exclusively French oak barriques (86% French and 14% American).

  A ripe seductive Grenache blend that emulates the great wines of Chateauneuf du Pape.

  Very deep dark red black core with a very dark red hue. Lifted aromatics of ripe dark raspberries, liquorice, dark plum and a hint of dark chocolate rise out of the glass with subtle earthy vanillin cedar and spice ensuing. Rich and seductive there’s a feeling of great opulence to the mouthfeel, the palate saturated with decadently ripe dark raspberry, liquorice and black cherry flavours which merge into some chocolatey vanillin cedar, earth and spice. Fleshy and round with silken tannins the palate boasts fantastic concentration and power. Very lengthy finish of succulent dark raspberries, chocolate bullets, black cherries, vanillin cedar, earth and spice.
  Drink over the next 5-6 years.
  Alc. 14.5%
  
  Other Reviews.....
  An iconic label and iconic wine that's been a feature of the Barossa Valley for the better part of 45 years. Dry-grown bushvine grenache is the dominant variety, co-fermented with old vine shiraz and a small percentage of mataro. It is matured for 2 years in French barriques, and although the colour isn't deep, it has retained purple notes, and also great depth to the mouthfeel and sumptuous multifaceted red and purple flavours. Drink by 2030.
  97 points
  James Halliday - Australian Wine Companion

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  2015 Charles Melton La Belle Mere GSM

  Barossa, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

  $23. 99

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  $287.88 Dozen

  Minimum 12 bottles

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  Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2018-2022)

  ABV: 14.5%

  Closure: Stelvin

  Deep dark red colour with black tinged edges and a very dark red hue. Fragrant aromas of spicy dark raspberries and ripe dark cherries fill the nostrils followed by some liquorice, chocolatey vanillin oak and confectionary. Rich dark raspberry and dark plum flavours flood the palate alongside some liquorice, vanillin cedar and spice. Soft plush mouthfeel with velvety tannins. Long aftertaste of ripe dark raspberries, dark plums, liquorice, vanillin cedar, light earth and spice.
  Drink over the next 3-4 years.
  Alc. 14.5%

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  2015 Chateau Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape

  Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $199. 00

  Bottle

  $2388.00 Dozen

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  Cellar: 10 - 15 Years (2028-2033)

  ABV: 14.5%

  Closure: Cork

  Excellent depth of colour displaying a totally opaque black dark red core with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Flowing from the glass are intense aromas of black raspberry, liquorice and black cherry with nuances of scorched earth, incense and subtle dried herbs also evident. Rich, powerful and structured this blockbuster Chateauneuf du Pape is flooded with black raspberry, black cherry and liquorice flavours which meld into a back drop of earthy dried herbs, subtle infusions of incense, dried meats and spice. Outstanding concentration with a robust tannin structure underpinning the lavish black fruits. Slightly chewy finish with a very long black cherry, black raspberry, liquorice, dried meats, earthy incense and spicy dried herb aftertaste.
  Cellar 10-15 years.
  Alc. 14.5%

  Other Reviews….
  A stunner from the get-go, with waves of thoroughly seductive boysenberry, plum, blueberry and raspberry reduction forming the core, while roasted apple wood, rooibos tea, bergamot, and anise notes flash throughout. This has plenty of bass, with a Turkish coffee accent and a hint of alder driving underneath. Everything moves in lockstep through the seriously long finish. Best from 2020 through 2045.
  97 points
  Wine Spectator

  The 2015 Chateauneuf Du Pape is a blend of 30% each of Grenache and Mourvèdre, 10% Syrah, 10% Counoise and the rest a mix of permitted varieties. It's unquestionably one of the successes of the vintage. Black cherries, currants, garrigue, crushed rocks, and tapenade all soar from the glass of this beautiful, layered, ripe, decadent red that’s going to keep for 2-3 decades. Drink 2018-2048.
  96 points
  Jeb Dunnuck

  Bottled in late July, the 2015 Chateauneuf du Pape is an amazing effort, especially when one considers the production volume. Loaded with black cherry fruit and cola-like spice, this full-bodied, richly textured wine never seems heavy or warm, while exotic Indian spice notes linger on the finish. It should drink well for at least 20 years. Drink 2018-2035.
  96 points
  Joe Czerwinski – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

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  2007 Chateau Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape Hommage A Jacques Perrin

  Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $999. 00

  Bottle

  $11988.00 Dozen

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  Other Reviews….
  No Hommage a Jacques Perrin was made in 2008, but the 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape Hommage a Jacques Perrin is an utterly perfect wine. Composed of 60% Mourvedre, 20% Syrah, and the rest Counoise and Grenache, this prodigious effort boasts an inky/blue/purple color to the rim in addition to an exceptional bouquet of camphor, roasted meats, blueberries, black cherries, black currants, truffles, beef blood, pepper, and incense. The sumptuous aromatics are followed by a wine of compelling intensity, full-bodied power, perfect balance, laser-like focus, and a finish that lasts more than a minute. The 2007's texture reminds me of the 1998 Jacques Perrin, and the freshness of the fruit and explosive aromatics are to die for. There are only 500 cases of this legend in the making, but for those lucky enough to find any, it will last for 40-60 years.
  100 points
  Robert Parker – The Wine Advocate

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  2018 Chateau Clarettes Rose

  Provence, FRANCE

  $21. 99

  Bottle

  $263.88 Dozen

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  Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2019-2021)

  ABV: 12.5%

  Closure: Cork

  Translucent water like colour with a light pink tinge to the edges. On the nose there’s aromas of spicy peaches, citrus, melon and stony notes. Very rounded yet fresh the palate has flavours of spicy peaches and melon underpinned by wet stone elements. Brisk acidity finishing dry and spicy with a medium length aftertaste.
  Drink over the next 1-2 years.
  Alc. 12.5%

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  2016 Chateau Juvenal Les Ribes du Vallat Ventoux

  Ventoux, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $24. 99

  Bottle

  $299.88 Dozen

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  Cellar: 4 - 5 Years (2022-2023)

  ABV: 15%

  Closure: Cork

  A superb blend of 70% Grenache and 30% Syrah, the 2016 Chateau Juvenal Les Ribes du Vallat is an exciting new discovery for us. Certified organic fruit is sourced from vines aged between 10-50 years old with legendary Rhone winemaker Philippe Cambie acting as consultant.

  '…one of the best values I’ve seen in a long time…’ - Jeb Dunnuck.

  Excellent depth of colour displaying a black dark red heart with a bright purple red hue. Pronounced aromatics of black cherries, liquorice and black raspberries are overlaid by notions of incense with subtle scorched earth and spicy pepper notes also apparent. The palate delivers on both richness and concentration with succulent black raspberry, liquorice and black cherry flavours flooding the mouth. Deep, dense and boasting superb power, elements of provincial dried herbs, scorched earth, pepper and spice kick in on the back palate. Ripe, slightly chewy tannins provide structure whilst perfectly integrated fresh acidity gives the wine vitality and energy. Long delicious black raspberry, black cherry, liquorice, incense and spicy pepper aftertaste. An absolute belter for the money.
  Cellar 4-5 years.
  Alc. 15%

  Other Reviews….
  Even better and one of the best values I’ve seen in a long time, the 2016 Ventoux Les Ribes du Vallat checks in as a blend of 70% Grenache and 30% Syrah brought up all in stainless steel. It offers a huge nose of garrigue, saddle leather, rare meat and loads of blackcurrant fruit. With full-bodied richness, a ripe, decadent, opulent profile and no hard edges, it’s a no-brainer purchase and ideal for drinking over the coming 2-4 years.
  93 points
  Jeb Dunnuck

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  2016 Chateau Mont-Redon Chateauneuf du Pape

  Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $84. 99

  Bottle

  $1019.88 Dozen

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  Cellar: 5 - 6 Years (2024-2025)

  ABV: 14.5%

  Closure: Cork

  Impenetrable black as night core with a deep dark red black hue. Lifted fresh black raspberry and black cherry aromas are trailed by liquorice allsorts, subtle earth, garden herbs and peppered incense notes. Dense, rich and bold, the palate is loaded with ripe black cherry, liquorice and blackberry fruit which oversees a back drop of lightly scorched earth, dried meats and spicy blackpepper characters . Robust tannins impart a slight firmness to the finish. Excellent depth with a long deeply fruited aftertaste.
  Cellar 5-6 years.
  Alc. 14.5%

  Other Reviews….
  Showing similar to last year, the 2016 Châteauneuf Du Pape offers a classic bouquet of black raspberries, garrigue, and spice box, with a touch of minerality. It’s more rounded, fleshy, and layered than the more concentrated 2017, has plenty of upfront appeal, and will keep for 15+ years.
  Drink 2019-2034.
  93 points
  JebDunnuck.com

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  2015 Chateau Mont-Redon Lirac

  Lirac, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $37. 99

  Bottle

  $455.88 Dozen

  Minimum 12 bottles

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  Cellar: 5 - 6 Years (2023-2024)

  ABV: 14%

  Closure: Cork

  Totally opaque black dark purple colour with a bright purple red hue. Nosing offers up aromas of blackberries and dark cherries subtlety laced with dried clove followed by some earth, dried meats and pepper. Medium to full bodied with rich black cherry and liquorice flavours overlaid by some dried clove characters. Ensuing are elements of scorched earth, some meatiness and pepper. Lively finish. Slightly chewy mouthfeel and tannins with an aftertaste of spicy black cherries, liquorice, dried clove, scorched earth and peppered dried meats.
  Cellar 5-6 years.
  Alc. 14%

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  2022 Cirillo Centenarian Vine The Vincent Grenache

  Barossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

  $21. 99

  Bottle

  $263.88 Dozen

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  Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2023-2029)

  ABV: 14%

  Closure: Stelvin

  Made with fruit from vineyards planted in 1901 and 1906 with maturation taking place in seasoned French oak. Deep dark red purple core with black shaded edges and a red purple tinged hue. Exotic dark raspberry, morello cherry, liquorice and red plum scents flood the nostrils followed by some dried herb and vanillin spice notes. Caressing the succulent, mid weighted palate are dark raspberry, red liquorice and dark cherry fruits with vanillin spice, delicate earth, dried herb and pepper elements lying underneath. Opulently textured it has velvet smooth tannins and finishes long, spicy and seductive.
  Drink over the next 5-6 years.
  Alc. 14%

  Other Reviews….
  This strikes me as among the best value wines yet tasted this year. Full-weighted. Balanced by old-vine tannic torque, as much by a thread of chalky freshness joining the attack to the long, resinous finish. Cirillo likes to guzzle this as one would a Cotes-du-Rhone, such is its giddy effortlessness. Sassafras, kirsch, tea-tree menthol notes and a redolent echo of persimmon. Delicious! Drink or hold.
  94 Points
  JamesSuckling.com

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  2018 Clandestine Vineyards Grenache

  McLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

  $24. 99

  Bottle

  $299.88 Dozen

  Minimum 12 bottles

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  Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2021-2025)

  ABV: 14.5%

  Closure: Stelvin

  Deep dark red colour with black tinged edges and a bright red hue. Spicy dark raspberry and liquorice aromas are trailed by vanillin confectionary and peppered earth notes. Medium bodied the palate is generous in its feel with a simple flavour profile of dark cherries over subtle liquorice, earth and spicy pepper. Finishes with a lick of vibrant acidity, slightly dusty tannins and an aftertaste of modest length.
  Drink over the next 3-4 years.
  Alc. 14.5%

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  2020 Clarendon Hills Romas Old Vine Grenache

  Blewitt Springs, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

  $99. 99

  Bottle

  $1199.88 Dozen

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  Cellar: 6 - 8 Years (2028-2030)

  ABV: 14.5%

  Closure: Diam Cork

  Deep dark purple black colour with a bright purple red hue. Alluring freshly crushed dark raspberry, red liquorice, red plum and cherry aromas meld into crushed rock, spicy vanilla, provincial herb and pepper notes. Very intense and youthfully energetic, explosive dark raspberry, luscious cherry and red liquorice fruits swamp the palate. Vibrant acidity and a stern yet balanced tannin structure provide a great framework. Muscular feel with infusions of fresh herbs, crushed rock and pepper also chiming in. Superb power with a long robust finish that’s pulsating with energy.
  Cellar 6-8 years.
  Alc. 14.5%

  Other Reviews….
  The 2020 Romas Grenache is resplendent with fresh oregano, red apple skins and Sichuan peppercorn. This has intensity and line and concentration and is mouthfilling and supple. It's a kaleidoscopic, powerful, restrained wine. It has coiled power and presence, crushed rocks, Chinese five spice and brine. The tannins are omnipresent, silty, flooding the palate. Seductive. It's impossible to overstate the pleasure here. A wine of structure and density with lightness and life, too. We’re discussing the lifetime of these wines, and the 15-year mark is where Alex and Roman agree that the time for primary fruit recedes and it morphs into its older self. So, given that I enjoy primary fruit in all wine, this is where I set the window—of course, they will live beyond this. Magic. Drink 2022-2042.
  98 points
  Erin Larkin – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

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  2012 Clarendon Hills Clarendon Grenache

  Clarendon, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

  Reduced from $59.99

  $29. 99

  Bottle

  $359.88 Dozen

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  Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2022-2025)

  ABV: 14.5%

  Closure: Cork

  Clarendon Hills are without doubt one of Australia’s top exponents of Grenache delivering powerful wines of exceptional richness and structure that have the ability to age. Described by Robert Parker as "...one of planet earth's greatest winemakers" Roman Bratasiuk and son Alex take their inspiration from the classed growths of Bordeaux and the great Shiraz and Grenache wines of the Rhone Valley. Located in the Clarendon sub region of McLaren Vale, the Clarendon vineyard is located on the cooler, more shaded south/south westerly side of the hill at around 310 metres where the soils are shale, ironstone and quartz. At 50% off this is rare opportunity to sample back vintage Old Vine Grenache at its best.

  Rich and voluptuous with explosive power and a sculptured finish.

  Deep very dark red black colour with a dark red hue. Intense dark to black raspberry and liquorice scents leap out of the glass with subtle notions of black cherry, vanillin cedar, earth and light spicy leather also evident. Rich, full bodied and voluptuous, the fruit is holding up magnificently – lavish black raspberry, black cherry and liquorice flavours driving the sumptuous palate. Vanillin cedar, earth and spicy pepper characters also chime in. Superb concentration and power with a muscular tannin structure leading into a sculptured finish. Very long and super moreish aftertaste with some light grip adding further intrigue.
  Outstanding drinking over the next 2-3 years.
  Alc. 14.5%

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  1996 Clarendon Hills Merlot

  McLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

  $79. 99

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  $959.88 Dozen

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  Closure: Cork

  Other reviews....
  Medium garnet-brick in color, the 1996 Merlot exudes notes of Chinese dried plums, truffles, earth and spice box accented by hints of game and tobacco. On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied with rich, spicy and savory flavors framed with balanced acid, medium to firm, grainy tannins and a long finish. Mature for drinking now.
  92 points
  Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - The Wine Advocate 211, 27th Feb 2014

  Medium to full red-purple; a tremendously powerful, concentrated and dense bouquet with a mix of earthy, briary and spicy notes foreshadows an ultra-powerful palate which takes no prisoners. There is so much structure there, it is hard to see the flesh or really understand where the wine will head over the next ten years.
  86 points
  James Halliday's Wine Companion

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  2004 Clarendon Hills Romas Vineyard Grenache Magnum (1500ml)

  Clarendon, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

  $399. 00

  Bottle

  $4788.00 Dozen

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  Cellar: 8 - 10 Years (2014-2016)

  ABV: 14.5%

  Closure: Cork

  A magnificent Grenache and the pick of the set.  This is what Clarendon Hills is about - concentration, power and a sensational drinking experience.  Opaque black crimson colour with deep black crimson mauve hue.  Superb, lifted nose of violets and raspberry followed by spice, blackberry juice and vanilla.  Velvet smooth palate structure, with magnificent power - flavours of white pepper, blood plum and raspberry concentrate.  Strong re-emergence of white pepper on the back palate.  Great length and depth.
  Cellar 8-10 years (2014-2016)
  Alc/Vol: 14.5%
  

  Robert Parkers Review:
  The top Grenache cuvee (essentially a selection of the finest fruit from the Blewitt Springs vineyard) is the 2004 Grenache Old Vines Romas Vineyard. Cropped at 1/2 ton of fruit per acre, it boasts a deep ruby color, fabulous density, and a big, earthy bouquet of loamy soil, minerals, black raspberries, kirsch liqueur, flowers, and spice box. With great intensity as well as purity, and an expansive, savory mouthfeel, it is a fabulous offering to drink over the next 10-12 years.
  (94-96) Points
  Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #161 (Oct 2005)

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  2003 Clarendon Hills Blewitt Springs Vineyard Old Vines Grenache

  Clarendon, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

  $76. 99

  Bottle

  $923.88 Dozen

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  Cellar: 10 - 12 Years (2014-2016)

  ABV: 14.8%

  Closure: Cork

  Outstanding colour extraction! Black purple colour with purple hue. The nose is a touch subdued, but reveals aroma of violets, liquorice and blood plum followed by a touch of raspberry and soy. The palate is relatively tight, much more tightly knit than previous vintages from the same vineyard. The grapes for this wine were picked in 4 sessions over a two week period. Bratasiuk flavour profiles his vineyard, as well as paying attention to the ‘numbers’ that evolve from fluid testing.

  Flavours of liquorice, plum and violet emerge followed by a white pepper back palate and a warm spicy sensation. The tannin structure is fine, much drier than the previous wines, however perfectly balanced with exceptionally long spicy, plum and white pepper aftertaste.
  Cellar 10-12 years (2014-2016)
  Alc/Vol: 14.8%

  Robert Parker's Review
  According to Roman Bratasiuk, the “Dolly Parton” of Grenache is the 2003 Grenache Old Vines Blewitt Springs, from a vineyard whose soils include quartz, sand, and loam. This opulent, voluptuous, deep ruby/purple-colored effort offers a heady mixture of red and black fruits, incense, licorice, and full-bodied, viscous, exuberant flavors. Drink this delicious offering over the next decade.
  (Notes sourced from Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #155)
  ROBERT PARKER'S RATING: (92-94) points

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  2001 Clarendon Hills Blewitt Springs Grenache Magnum (1500ml)

  Blewitt Springs, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

  $175. 00

  Bottle

  $2100.00 Dozen

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  Cellar: 5 - 8 Years (2007-2010)

  ABV: 14.5%

  Closure: Cork

  The Blewitt Springs Vineyard is the original source of Grenache for Clarendon Hills and has traditionally being referred to as the Dolly Parton of the Clarendon Hills Grenache collection. It was certainly the case before the extraordinary Kangarilla Grenache appeared. The 2001 vintage conditions were amongst the hottest experienced at Clarendon Hills and the Grenache thrived. Cropped at around 2 tonnes per acre the wine has been made and handled in the same way as the previous Grenaches in the collection.

  Tasting Note: The colour of this wine is fantastic with very deep crimson mauve purple clinging to the glass. The nose is a touch subdued, but as with the other Grenache wines it has recently been moved from barrel to tank awaiting bottling. The nose displays spicy notes followed by hints of pepper, raspberry and earth. The palate flavours explode in the mouth displaying powerful Clarendon Hills concentration of flavour. The flavour profile is almost Shiraz like, except that voluptuous raspberry flavours are evident. The liquorice, blackpepper and spice back palate flavours are outstanding and have remarkable persistence. The palate weight does not quite match the Kangarilla Grenache, on a comparative basis, however that’s nothing to despair about. Fine grained, perfectly balanced tannins with exceptionally long blackpepper, spice aftertaste.
  Cellar 5-8 years. (2007-2010)
  Alc./vol. 14.5%

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  2019 Clos Clare The Hayes Boy Grenache

  Clare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

  $24. 99

  Bottle

  $299.88 Dozen

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  Cellar: 6 - 8 Years (2027-2029)

  ABV: 14.2%

  Closure: Stelvin

  Deep dark red colour with black tinged edges and a bright dark red hue. A mixture of red to dark raspberry, ripe cherry and red liquorice aromas greets the nostrils. Subtle scorched earth, dried herb and blackpepper scents then ensue. Juicy dark raspberry, red liquorice and cherry fruits are given structure by a tightly knit matrix of tannins and bright acidity. Dry, slightly firmish finish with light scorched earth and blackpepper elements chiming in. Concludes with a medium to long pepper infused aftertaste that is both focused and robust in its feel.
  Cellar 6-8 years.
  Alc. 14.2%

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  2016 Clos des Papes Chateauneuf du Pape Magnum (1500ml)

  Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $550. 00

  Bottle

  $6600.00 Dozen

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  Cellar: 8 - 10 Years (2026-2028)

  ABV: 15.5%

  Closure: Cork

  Impenetrable midnight black core with a deep dark purple hue. Potent black cherry top notes waft out the glass with black raspberry, dark plum and liquorice scents in hot pursuit. Provincial herbs, traces of incense, light scorched earth, some meatiness and spice are also evident. Incredibly rich and powerful, the palate captures the intensity and freshness of the vintage brilliantly. A tidal wave of succulent ripe black cherry, black raspberry, dark plum and liquorice fruit cascades through the mouth leaving in its wake background elements of incense, scorched earth, provincial herbs, dried meats and spicy pepper. Ripe, rippling tannins impart a slight chewiness and give the wine its muscle. Prodigious length with an enthralling black fruit soaked finish.
  Cellar 8-10 years plus
  Alc. 15.5%

  Other Reviews…
  Paul-Vincent Avril continues to be one of the most talented and passionate winemakers in Châteauneuf-du-Pape today. From his estate located on the southern end of the village and pulling from roughly 90 acres of vines spread throughout the appellation, he makes a single white and red Châteauneuf-du-Pape and has resisted the urge to produce any special cuvées. The wine is always a blend of 60% Grenache 20% Mourvèdre, 10% Syrah and the rest a mix of permitted varieties, aged all in older foudre in a temperature-controlled and humidified cellar. His Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a staunchly traditional and world-class wine that always shines for its elegance and texture. Time will tell, but my money is on his 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape being the greatest wine ever made at this address, although the 2007 from my cellar will give it a run for its money.
  Another perfect wine from this brilliant estate is the 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, which matches the otherworldly 2007. A classic blend of 60% Grenache, 30% Mourvèdre and 10% Syrah brought up all in old foudre, this beauty's deep purple color is followed by a mammoth bouquet of kirsch liqueur, black currants, blueberries, Asian spices, and garrigue. Full-bodied, concentrated, and powerful, it nevertheless is as graceful as a ballerina on the palate and has ultra-fine tannins, a silky, seamless texture, and a finish that just won't quit. Hats off to vigneron Paul-Vincent Avril!
  100 points
  Jeb Dunnuck

  The 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape is full-bodied but balanced, with plenty of richness and concentration but also a certain paradoxical lightness. It offers complex garrigue and anise notes, a blend of cherry and raspberry fruit, a silky texture and a long finish that shows no sign of the wine's 15.8% alcohol. For technocrats, the wine's pH is 3.7, which is sufficient acidity to maintain a fine sense of balance. This lovely wine should drink well for at least two decades. Together with the 2015 and the 2017, it will be a compelling trio of wines to follow over the years. Drink 2020-2040.
  97+ points
  Joe Czerwinski- Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

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  2016 Clos des Papes Chateauneuf du Pape

  Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $250. 00

  Bottle

  $3000.00 Dozen

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  Cellar: 8 - 10 Years (2026-2028)

  ABV: 15.5%

  Closure: Cork

  Impenetrable midnight black core with a deep dark purple hue. Potent black cherry top notes waft out the glass with black raspberry, dark plum and liquorice scents in hot pursuit. Provincial herbs, traces of incense, light scorched earth, some meatiness and spice are also evident. Incredibly rich and powerful, the palate captures the intensity and freshness of the vintage brilliantly. A tidal wave of succulent ripe black cherry, black raspberry, dark plum and liquorice fruit cascades through the mouth leaving in its wake background elements of incense, scorched earth, provincial herbs, dried meats and spicy pepper. Ripe, rippling tannins impart a slight chewiness and give the wine its muscle. Prodigious length with an enthralling black fruit soaked finish.
  Cellar 8-10 years plus
  Alc. 15.5%

  Other Reviews…
  Paul-Vincent Avril continues to be one of the most talented and passionate winemakers in Châteauneuf-du-Pape today. From his estate located on the southern end of the village and pulling from roughly 90 acres of vines spread throughout the appellation, he makes a single white and red Châteauneuf-du-Pape and has resisted the urge to produce any special cuvées. The wine is always a blend of 60% Grenache 20% Mourvèdre, 10% Syrah and the rest a mix of permitted varieties, aged all in older foudre in a temperature-controlled and humidified cellar. His Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a staunchly traditional and world-class wine that always shines for its elegance and texture. Time will tell, but my money is on his 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape being the greatest wine ever made at this address, although the 2007 from my cellar will give it a run for its money.
  Another perfect wine from this brilliant estate is the 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, which matches the otherworldly 2007. A classic blend of 60% Grenache, 30% Mourvèdre and 10% Syrah brought up all in old foudre, this beauty's deep purple color is followed by a mammoth bouquet of kirsch liqueur, black currants, blueberries, Asian spices, and garrigue. Full-bodied, concentrated, and powerful, it nevertheless is as graceful as a ballerina on the palate and has ultra-fine tannins, a silky, seamless texture, and a finish that just won't quit. Hats off to vigneron Paul-Vincent Avril!
  100 points
  Jeb Dunnuck

  The 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape is full-bodied but balanced, with plenty of richness and concentration but also a certain paradoxical lightness. It offers complex garrigue and anise notes, a blend of cherry and raspberry fruit, a silky texture and a long finish that shows no sign of the wine's 15.8% alcohol. For technocrats, the wine's pH is 3.7, which is sufficient acidity to maintain a fine sense of balance. This lovely wine should drink well for at least two decades. Together with the 2015 and the 2017, it will be a compelling trio of wines to follow over the years. Drink 2020-2040.
  97+ points
  Joe Czerwinski- Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

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• 2011 Clos des Papes Chateauneuf du Pape

  Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $189. 99

  Bottle

  $2279.88 Dozen

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  Other Reviews….
  One of the stars of the vintage and coming from absurdly low yields of 18 hectoliters per hectare, the 2011 Chateauneuf du Pape is a full-bodied, seamless effort that exhibits copious kirsch, ground pepper, dried flowers and underbrush as well as incredibly fine tannin, great mid-palate concentration and ample length on the finish. Relatively forward by this estate’s standards, it will be approachable at an earlier age than normal. Nevertheless, it will have 20+ years of evolution and is an awesome effort in the vintage. Drink 2015-2030.
  96 points
  Jeb Dunnuck – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

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  2015 Clos Saint Jean Chateauneuf du Pape

  Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $69. 99

  Bottle

  $839.88 Dozen

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  Cellar: 3 - 4 Years (2021-2022)

  ABV: 16%

  Closure: Cork

  Deep dark red core with black tinged edges and a dark red hue. Nosing reveals ripe dark raspberry and liquorice aromatics with a hint of black cherry, subtle earthy cedar and spice notes also evident. Very ripe and juicy the palate is filled with both dark and black raspberries, liquorice and black cherries over earthy incense like infusions and spicy pepper. There’s some heat to the finish from the lofty 16% alcohol. Opulent mouthfeel with lurking tannins providing some chewiness. Aftertaste of spicy dark to black raspberries, liquorice, ripe black cherries, traces of earth and pepper. A big ripe Chateauneuf du Pape with some warmth on the finish detracting from the wines score.
  Cellar 3-4 years.
  Alc. 16%

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• 2016 Clos St Jean La Combe des Fous Chateauneuf du Pape

  Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $199. 00

  Bottle

  $2388.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 16%

  Closure: Cork

  Other Reviews….
  Deep ruby-colored and offering a heavenly bouquet of black raspberries, toasted spiced, cured meats, licorice, and cured meats, the 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Combes des Fous is awesome on the palate, with a silky, seamless profile that just keeps on going. Possessing ultra-fine tannin, no hard edges, and a huge finish, it’s a phenomenal bottle of wine. The fact that it was bottled just one month ago makes this showing even more impressive. Drink 2021-2041.
  98 points
  Jeb Dunnuck

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• 2016 Clos St Jean Chateauneuf du Pape

  Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $79. 99

  Bottle

  $959.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 16%

  Closure: Cork

  Other Reviews….
  The Maurel brothers, along with rock star consultant Philippe Cambie, continue to knock it out of the park in just about every vintage, and since taking over control of the estate in 2002, they’ve yet to put a foot wrong. Even in the more difficult vintages, they’re able to produce charming, balanced, delicious wine, and in top vintages, they produce some of the greatest wines on earth. As I’ve written in the past, Clos Saint Jean is at the top of their game and producing some of the most singular, hedonistic and brilliant wines in the world.

  Moving to the reds and 85% Grenache and the rest Syrah and Mourvèdre, the base 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a beauty and boasts appealing notes of spiced red and black fruits, cedar, and garrigue. Full-bodied, ripe and undeniably sexy, it’s going to benefit from a year or three in the cellar and drink nicely for over a decade. Drink now to 2028.
  93 points
  Jeb Dunnuck

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  • Organic

  2022 Cobaw Ridge Grenache

  Pyrenees, Victoria, AUSTRALIA

  $69. 99

  Bottle

  $839.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 14.5%

  Closure: Diam Cork

  The inaugural release of Cobaw Ridge's "Negociant Wines" is sourced from M. Chapoutier's certified organic vineyards in the Pyrenees. These vineyards are cultivated with skill and care, fitting seamlessly with Cobaw Ridge's vision and objectives of honest wines produced from Organic Fruit. Crafted from fruit harvested from the outstanding "Landsborough" vineyard, this Grenache reflects the distinct qualities of the mudstone, quartz, and shale soil, which are wonderfully expressed in the wine. The grapes are delicately destemmed, with approximately 15% of whole bunches included in the process. After basket pressing, the wine is matured in large oak barrels and bottled with a minimal addition of sulphur.

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  For grenache enthusiasts, and those that know their way around a Cobaw Ridge wine or two, this should be a pretty exciting proposition even before pouring a glass. Shay’s Flat vineyard, Pyrenees, organic (certified) vines and the x-factor of the great Cooper family. A coup. New wine, new horizon away from the family farm.
  While it ‘s got some concentration and slurp to it there’s a strong sheath of lacy, minerally tannin, some grunty, dried herb/minty/alpine elements and shiitake mushroom in the mix of scents and flavours, alongside a blood orange tang of acidity and a rise of gravelly earthiness. It’s substantial in its way but tightens up to a lingering chew and pucker. Structure galore. A serious feeling grenache but with that succulence and drinkability of best-of grenache examples from cooler places around the globe, and can we say a nebbiolo-like energy and draw of tannin. Fantastic, is the message. Drink 2023 - 2028.
  95 Points
  Mike Bennie - The Wine Front

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  2018 Colab and Bloom Grenache

  McLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

  $19. 99

  Bottle

  $239.88 Dozen

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  Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2019-2022)

  ABV: 14%

  Closure: Stelvin

  Vibrant dark red colour with black tinged edges and a bright red hue. Fragrant ripe red raspberry, cherry and liquorice allsorts scents are trailed by some spice. Light to medium weight the palate has a ripe juicy feel with succulent flavours of raspberries, ripe cherries and subtle liquorice abound. Finishes fresh with a dash of spice. Velvet smooth tannins with a long bright, juicy aftertaste littered with delicious ripe red fruits.
  Drink over the next 3 years.
  Alc. 14%

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  • 95
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  2020 Comando G Rozas 1er Garnacha

  Sierra de Gredos, SPAIN

  $125. 00

  Bottle

  $1500.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 14%

  Closure: Cork

  It’s time to leave your preconceptions at the door, as Comando G produce Garnacha (Grenache) unlike anyone else in Spain. Comando G’s Daniel Landi and Fernando Garcia craft Garnacha up in the near inaccessible hills of the Sierra de Gredos mountains which are miles away (figuratively and literally) from the dark, powerful, brooding wines of Priorat that hit the scene 20 years or so ago. These are a different breed of Garnacha, light, ethereal, built on tension and finesse. There’s no lack of concentration however, and they have much more in common with high-end Burgundy than what you would normally associate with Spain. Word is well and truly out on these special wines, with demand far outstripping supply and prices skyrocketing on the secondary market.

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  There's one vineyard in the 2020 Rozas 1er Cru that does not make it to the final blend in warmer years (2019, 2017, 2022) but does in cooler ones (2021, 2020), so there's a little bit more wine of this vineyard blend from the village of Rozas de Puerto Real that follows the work in previous years. Due to COVID-19, there were no events or travels, so they focused on their vineyard work like never before in their lives, and this wine combines the floral character (rose petals) with the austerity of the granite. It's a little more generous than in 2018 and 2016 due to the last few days before the harvest when the weather got very warm. The texture shows the silt and iron from Rozas, which makes it tight. 13,186 bottles and 150 magnums produced. It was bottled in January 2022. Drink 2023 - 2032.
  95 points
  Luis Gutiérrez - Wine Advocate (Jun 01, 2023)

  A savory herbal touch to the fresh, airy red berry fruit. Some white pepper, wild strawberries, game and licorice, too. Racy and bright with grapefruit zest and pomegranate to the palate. Firm tannins but remains very silky and bright on the palate, showing great drinkability here. Drink now.
  95 points
  jamessuckling.com

  Gorgeous nose, exuding rose petals, violets, wood smoke and pine needles. Light-to medium-bodied, with very fine, almost imperceptible tannins, and vibrant acidity, leading to a tight, tense finish. Great finesse and balance, this is highly distinctive. It has intensity, but it’s light on its feet. Pure Grenache grown as bush vines on granite soils at 900m altitude. Drink 2023 - 2028.
  95 points
  Matt Walls - Decanter

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  2020 Comando G La Brena 1er Garnacha

  Sierra de Gredos, SPAIN

  $250. 00

  Bottle

  $3000.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 13.5%

  Closure: Cork

  It’s time to leave your preconceptions at the door, as Comando G produce Garnacha (Grenache) unlike anyone else in Spain. Comando G’s Daniel Landi and Fernando Garcia craft Garnacha up in the near inaccessible hills of the Sierra de Gredos mountains which are miles away (figuratively and literally) from the dark, powerful, brooding wines of Priorat that hit the scene 20 years or so ago. These are a different breed of Garnacha, light, ethereal, built on tension and finesse. There’s no lack of concentration however, and they have much more in common with high-end Burgundy than what you would normally associate with Spain. Word is well and truly out on these special wines, with demand far outstripping supply and prices skyrocketing on the secondary market.

  Other Reviews....
  The vino de paraje (lieu-dit) 2020 La Breña 1er, which they consider a premier cru within their internal classification of wines, is from a slightly younger vineyard (60 years old) and some nearby small plots that they started working in 2018. It has seen a progression toward finesse and complexity but without reaching the level of Rumbo al Norte, which is only a few hundred meters away. In 2020, they aged this subtler version exclusively in concrete, equalizing the ripeness down. It has 13.5% alcohol and very fine minerality, like very fine-grained chalky granite. 3,826 bottles and 100 magnums produced. It was bottled in March 2022. Drink 2023 - 2030.
  96 points
  Luis Gutiérrez - Wine Advocate (Jun 01, 2023)

  A thin, fine gauze of minerality shades the grilled herbs, burnt blood oranges, tea leaves, and grapefruit. Wet stones and subtle red berries. Juicy and expressive on the palate, with stone-firm and minerally-textured tannins before a long, effusive finish. Subtle but very long. Irresistible now, but will hold.
  96 points
  James Suckling

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