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    2021 Bleasdale The Wild Fig Shiraz Grenache Mourvedre
    Langhorne Creek, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $17. 99
    Bottle
    $215.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2024-2029)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    A blend of 67% Shiraz, 23% Grenache and 10% Mourvedre aged for 6 months in French oak puncheons and stainless steel to retain freshness. Opaque dark red black core with a dark red hue. Elevated dark raspberry and liquorice scents evolve out of the glass followed by some vanillin confectionary, scorched earth and pepper notes. Juicy liquorice and dark raspberry fruits are layered across the mid weighted palate with some scorched earth and blackpepper characteristics lying underneath. Good flesh and polished yet slightly chewy tannins with a peppery mid length finish.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

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    2021 Bleasdale Frank Potts Cabernet Blend
    Langhorne Creek, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $24. 99
    Bottle
    $299.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 10 Years (2023-2033)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    The founder, the highly inventive, industrious and resourceful Frank Potts (1815 - 1890), to whom this wine is dedicated, was a 19th century genius, and a pioneer who has been described as being “made of the right stuff and well worthy of the grand old land that gave him birth.” He arrived in Australia as a 21 year old, having set sail from Plymouth England, and landing late in 1836. By the 1860’s, he had planted the original 30 acres of vineyard on the banks of the Bremmer Creek. Potts was highly admired - “One meets with extraordinary characters through life, but I doubt whether his equal could be found. In appearance a stranger would take him to be a poor labourer, with a thin, spare figure and long unkempt hair and invariably wearing his shirt sleeves tucked up. Although a most uncouth-looking person, and yet this man is a perfect genius! There is not a single thing mechanical or otherwise undertaken by him which he does not succeed in...” So remarked Inspector Tolmer, who was later to become Commissioner of Police, South Australia. Frank was one of the first to recognise the benefits of red gum. After building several houses for himself, he made tools and a bullock dray to cut down and haul these massive timbers in order to construct a gigantic twin wine press and several enormous wine vats. He also created the irrigation system that's still in place today. What little spare time he might have had was spent building a piano and various race winning yachts!

    A triple Trophy winning Cabernet blend that combines rich red to dark fruits with wonderful finesse and polish.

    A blend of 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Malbec, 8% Petit Verdot, 6% Merlot and 1% Cabernet Franc with maturation taking place in French oak puncheons and hogsheads (25% new) for a period of 12 months. Dense midnight black colour with a deep dark red hue. Sailing out of the glass are delightful red to black currant and red plum scents laced with violets and bay leaf. Also evident are dusty cedar, faint black olive and spicy tobacco notes. Showing wonderful finesse are rich red to dark currant, red plum and mulberry fruits which caress the mid weighted palate with a supple feel. Tobacco, dusty earth and infusions of bay leaf lurk underneath. Polished, seamlessly integrated tannins with a long, refined conclusion. Winner of 3 trophies.
    Drink over the next 8-10 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

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    This is a blend of 68/17/8/6/1% cabernet sauvignon/malbec/petit verdot/merlot. Bright crimson-purple hue heralds a very complex wine that has no need of time thanks to its balance, texture and length. It is an outstanding achievement and offers equally exceptional value for money. Top gold at Royal Adelaide Wine Show ’22, gold at Perth Royal Wine Show Awards ’22. Drink by 2041.
    97 points
    James Halliday – Australian Wine Companion

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    2021 Bleasdale Mulberry Tree Cabernet Sauvignon
    Langhorne Creek, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $17. 99
    Bottle
    $215.88 Dozen
    Cellar: 5 - 6 Years (2028-2029)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Dense inky black heart with a dark purple hue. Pronounced blackcurrant and plum scents mix with vanillin cedar, tobacco and bay leaf notes. The elegant mid weighted palate sees red to black currant and red plum flavours meld into a dusty vanillin cedar, subtle tobacco and bay leaf back drop. Slightly dryish finish with fine grained tannins and lively acidity. Concludes with a savoury mid length aftertaste.
    Cellar 5-6 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

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    Destemmed and crushed to open fermenters; matured for 12 months in French puncheons (10% new). Finesse and elegance are the last words expected for a young cabernet, but they describe this most attractive wine. Has won a string of silver and gold medals. Drink by 2038.
    95 Points
    James Halliday – Australian Wine Companion

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    2020 Bleasdale Bremerview Shiraz
    Langhorne Creek, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $19. 99
    Bottle
    $239.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2023-2027)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Totally opaque black dark red colour with a dark red hue. Nosing offers up aromas of dark plum, liquorice and choc mint which are interwoven with earth and spicy vanillin cedar notes. Generously fruited and fleshy in its feel the mid weighted palate features spicy dark plum and liquorice flavours over vanillin cedar and subtle earthy choc mint characters. Slightly dryish finish with grainy tannins and a medium length aftertaste.
    Drink over the next 3-4 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

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    Open fermented with 15% whole berries, left 9–12 days on skins and matured for 12 months in French puncheons and hogsheads (10% new). A pleasant medium-bodied shiraz that is bright and fresh, with savoury black fruits and balanced tannins. Attractive price!
    92 Points
    James Halliday – Australian Wine Companion

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    2021 Bleasdale Cabernet Franc
    Langhorne Creek, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $19. 99
    Bottle
    $239.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2023-2026)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Dark red in colour with black shaded edges and a vibrant red hue. Fragrant red currant, red cherry and mulberry aromas are intermeshed with tobacco and spicy dried herb notes. Light to medium bodied, ripe red currant, red cherry and rhubarb flavours are intertwined with a dried herb and spicy tobacco element. Quite juicy and fleshy with velvet smooth tannins it finishes long with ample freshness and savoury red fruits.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

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    Bleasdale has been using cabernet franc in blends for over 25 years, but the ’21 vintage demanded this should be bottled as a 100% varietal. Destemmed for whole-berry open fermentation, pressed at 4 baumé, matured in used French puncheons and tank for 5 months. Low SO2 usage. Magenta-crimson hue, brilliant clarity. High-toned bursts of raspberries and flowers lead the way into a light-bodied, delicious wine that demands immediate consumption.
    92 points
    James Halliday – Australian Wine Companion

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    Bleasdale Sparkling Shiraz
    Langhorne Creek, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $23. 99
    Bottle
    $287.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2020-2025)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Diam Cork

    A multi vintage Sparkling Shiraz that contains reserve wines going back to 1997, Bleasdale freshening up the base blend every Spring by adding a portion of new vintage Shiraz to it. Fermentation takes place in open vats before maturation in a mixture of seasoned oak barrels and stainless steel tanks.

    A plush, richly flavoured sparkling Shiraz.

    A frothy purple tinge mousse shows good hold over a black dark coloured base wine that’s finely threaded by a nibble stream of tiny bubbles. Lifted blackberry, dark chocolate and liquorice scents combine with vanilla, light toast and traces of earth. Rich, full and satiny, the palate is awash with blackberry and liquorice fruits which create a luscious textural feel. Vanillin oak, subtle dark chocolate and earth elements also chime in. Excellent depth and concentration with a long succulent aftertaste. A great match for the Christmas Turkey.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

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    2020 Blind Corner Quindalup Cabernet
    Margaret River, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $29. 99
    Bottle
    $359.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2022-2027)
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Certified biodynamic with maturation taking place in old oak barrels for 12 months. Totally opaque dark red black colour with a dark red hue. Spicy red currant and mulberry scents are joint by cedary tobacco leaf, black olive and bay leaf notes. Medium bodied mulberry and red currant fruits overlay cedary tobacco, subtle gurkin and bay leaf characters. Fine grained tannins with an elegant mid length conclusion.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 12.5%

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    2022 Bodega Chacra Cincuenta Y Cinco Pinot Noir
    Patagonia, ARGENTINA
    $120. 00
    Bottle
    $1440.00 Dozen
    ABV: 12%
    Closure: Cork

    Bodega Chacra was formed in 2004 by Piero Incisa della Rocchetta, the grandson of Sassicaia’s founder, Marchese Mario Incisa della Rocchetta. Piero always wanted to do his own thing independent of family ties, and in 2004 he heard about an abandoned Pinot vineyard in Patagonia that was originally planted in 1932 and knew immediately it was the opportunity he had been looking for. And so began what is now Bodega Chacra, generally recognised as the greatest Pinot Noir produced in South America. Over time another vineyard from 1955 was added, while a conversation between friends has turned into a partnership with esteemed Burgundian Chardonnay producer Jean-Marc Roulot joining Piero in Patagonia in planting, farming, and vinification of Chardonnay at Chacra.

    Located in the Rio Negro Valley in northern Patagonia, Argentina, Bodega Chacra is comprised of 24 hectares of vineyards planted mainly to Pinot Noir, along with a small amount of Chardonnay. Piero also values responsible farming as demonstrated by his grandfather at Sassicaia, and each of the vineyards are tended using organic and biodynamic principles. After hand harvesting, the fruit is handled the gentlest way possible, with movements transferred by gravity, fermentation occurring in concrete, minimal new oak usage, and no fining or filtration at bottling. Piero's aim is to retain greater purity and transparency, and it's this ability for his wines to so clearly express their origin that's so engaging with Chacra wines. It's also one of the key attributes that only the finest Pinot Noir and Chardonnay across the globe are able to achieve.

    Cincuenta y Cinco comes from vineyards planted in 1955 which gently rest on a sea of pebbles, typical in riverbed soils. It is fermented whole cluster at very low temperatures, enhancing the floral characteristics of the wine. Cincuenta y Cinco has the highest amount of tension of all the Chacra wines while it still retains a comfortable ease.

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    Fresh and floral nose with tiles, vibrant red berries and pomegranate. Stony, mineral verve. Pure and expressive with good tension on the medium-bodied palate. Silky, very nimble and elegant. Acidic red berries in the finish that cleanse the palate. So much drinkability. Drink or hold. From biodynamically grown grapes.
    96 points
    JamesSuckling.com

    From 1955 plantings. One thing to note, is that for premium wines, the bottles are pretty lightweight. Good!
    Raspberry and cherry pip, spice, a liquorice/fennel perfume, stony, a little peppery. Medium-bodied, spicy red fruit, some rhubarb and strawberry pie, kind of juicy, but also tight, sappy, and controlled with a distinct cool ‘mineral’ feel to it. Tannin is dusty and gently peppery, and the finish is stony and long. Outstanding. Love these wines. Drink 2024 - 2034+.
    96 points
    Gary Walsh - The Wine Front

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    2021 Bodega Chacra Sin Azufre Pinot Noir
    Patagonia, ARGENTINA
    $110. 00
    Bottle
    $1320.00 Dozen
    ABV: 12%
    Closure: Cork

    Bodega Chacra was formed in 2004 by Piero Incisa della Rocchetta, the grandson of Sassicaia’s founder, Marchese Mario Incisa della Rocchetta. Piero always wanted to do his own thing independent of family ties, and in 2004 he heard about an abandoned Pinot vineyard in Patagonia that was originally planted in 1932 and knew immediately it was the opportunity he had been looking for. And so began what is now Bodega Chacra, generally recognised as the greatest Pinot Noir produced in South America.

    Over time another vineyard from 1955 was added along with more plantings. Vineyards are tended using organic and biodynamic principles. The old vines are planted on their own rootstocks, producing tiny bunches with incredibly concentrated flavours. Fruit is hand harvested, fermented in concrete, transferred by gravity and treated in the gentlest way possible without fining or filtration in order to produce wines with transparency.

    Sin Azufre is a passion project for Piero, with zero sulphur additions the team take extreme care and attention to detail with this wine. Precise selection of bunches within the 1955 vineyard, which is then aged mostly in concrete.

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    The 2021 Sin Azufre is the no-sulfur-added cuvée of Pinot Noir from organic and biodynamic grapes from vines planted in 1955. It fermented in concrete with indigenous yeasts for 15 days and matured 60% in French oak barrels, 30% in concrete tanks and 10% in clay amphorae for nine months. It's light and fresh with 12% alcohol. The first vintage of this wine in 2013 changed everything, and today all the wines have very little sulfur. The nose is alive and expressive, denoting a living wine with hints of organic earth and tons of flowers and translucent red berries. It's clean, precise and chiseled, with pungent flavor, weightless but full of energy and light, with purity of flavors and symmetry. There are no hints of a wine with no sulfur added. It's just a superb expression of Pinot. Purity without funkiness. 12,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in November 2021. Drink 2022 - 2028.
    94+ points
    Luis Gutiérrez - Wine Advocate (Dec 2022)

    Very fresh aromas of cranberries, fresh blueberries, stones, pomegranates, stems, violets and lemon zest. It’s medium-bodied with very fine, powdery tannins. So clean and juicy. Mineral, layered and transparent. Taut finish. Fruit from Cincuenta y Cinco vineyard. No sulfites added. Drink from 2023. From biodynamically grown grapes.
    96 points
    JamesSuckling.com

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    2021 Bodegas Albamar Fusco Mencia
    Ribeira Sacra, AUSTRALIA
    $39. 99
    Bottle
    $479.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2023-2027)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Cork

    Deep dark red black colour with a dark red hue. Pronounced ripe black cherry and liquorice aromas mingle with black raspberry, scorched earth and peppered dried meat notes. Rich black cherry and liquorice fruits line the palate with ripe chewy tannins in the background. Scorched earth and peppered dried herb elements are also evident. Finishes with a lick of freshness on the mid length aftertaste.
    Drink over the next 3-4 years.
    Alc. 13%

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    2018 Bodegas Mas Que Vinos El Senorito de Ercavio Tinto Tempranillo
    La Tierra de Castilla, SPAIN
    $49. 99
    Bottle
    $599.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: 4 - 5 Years (2027-2028)
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Cork

    Totally opaque black dark red colour with a dark red hue. Aromas of black cherry, liquorice, earth and leather are trailed by hints of dark chocolate and spice. Rich chewy black cherry and liquorice flavours are interwoven with scorched earth, old leather and spicy cedar. Firm grippy tannins with a muscular feel to the rustic finish.
    Cellar 4-5 years.
    Alc. 14.5%

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    The very spicy 2018 Viña El Señorito de Ercavio is a single-vineyard Cencibel planted 25 years ago on limestone-rich soils. It fermented with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel and matured in second use French oak barrels for nine months. It's ripe, fruit-driven and modern but with the rustic Cencibel character and some dusty tannins. Drink 2022-2028.
    93 Points
    Luis Gutiérrez – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

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    2015 Boekenhoutskloof Franschhoek Cabernet Sauvignon
    Franschhoek Valley, SOUTH AFRICA
    $110. 00
    Bottle
    $1320.00 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2023-2026)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Cork

    A blend of 96% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Cabernet Franc with maturation taking place in French oak barriques. Dense black dark red heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Intense blackcurrant and liquorice aromas jump out of the glass trailed by some ripe mulberry, vanillin cedar, tobacco, spicy dried herb and earthy black olive notes. Rich opulent blackcurrant, liquorice and mulberry fruits are supported by a sturdy tannin structure which imparts a ripe chewy feel. Cedary tobacco, dried herb, earthy black olive and spice characters linger in the background. Excellent concentration and depth finishing a touch dryish with some leather characters emerging through the aftertaste.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 14%

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    2021 Bon Bon Rose
    Provence, FRANCE
    $44. 99
    Bottle
    $539.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2022-2023)
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Cork

    A blend of Cinsault, Syrah and Grenache. Translucent pale pink in colour. Fragrant raspberry, peach and strawberry scents blossom from the glass followed by some musk and subtle wet stone notes. Delicious peach and raspberry fruits have a supple textural feel with notions of strawberry and wet stone lying underneath. Finishes dry with a subtle tangy feel to the acidity and a mouth watering aftertaste.
    Drink over the next year.
    Alc. 12.5%

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    2020 Bonny Doon Vineyard Vin Gris de Cigare Pink Wine of the Earth
    Central Coast, California, UNITED STATES
    $39. 99
    Bottle
    $479.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now (2023)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Made from a blend of 71% Grenache, 11% Cinsault, 5% Clairette Blanche, 5% Grenache Blanc, 4% Mourvedre and 4% Vermentino. Pale salmon pink in colour with a watery hue. Aromas of raspberries, peaches and strawberries are trailed by hints of spicy blood orange and wet stone. Full, concentrated and possessing a supple texture, delicious blood orange, peach and strawberry fruits overlay a wet stone back drop. Finishes dry with soft acidity and a long delicately spiced aftertaste.
    Drink now.
    Alc. 13.5%

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    Joyous aromas of strawberry are splashed with lemon juice and pink rose petals on the nose of this bottling. The palate tightens up a bit, providing melon, tangerine-cream and wet gravel flavors atop a chalky texture.
    92 points
    Wine Enthusiast

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    2016 Borgogno Barolo Liste
    Piedmont, ITALY
    $180. 00
    Bottle
    $2160.00 Dozen
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Cork

    Borgogno are known for their classic and unforced style, producing complex wines that age extremely well. The Borgogno team harvest from 31 hectares of vineyards, 60% planted to Nebbiolo, with the balance Dolcetto, Barbera and Freisa, along with a tiny amount of Riesling and Timorasso. Vineyard management has been organic and eco-friendly for many years, while they will be certified from the 2019 harvest.

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    Dried fruit with orange peel and spice on the nose. Full-to medium-bodied with rather firm, austere tannins and a chewy finish. Slightly dry at the end. Needs time to soften. Try after 2024.
    93 points
    James Suckling

    Fleshy textured with earthiness, sour cherry, dried meats, amaro too. Orange juice, blood orange, dried herbs and fennel notes, mint and dark cherry. Such a great expression here. Tannins slightly gummy but wrap beautifully around the palate. Charming wine of rustic nature but great beauty.
    96+ points
    Mike Bennie - The Wine Front

    Red fruit, earthy and biscuity, spicy strawberry, minty perfume. Fine boned, some orange juice character alongside a clip of orange peel bitterness, brick dusty tannin, slight warmth and tang, some development to colour here too, though that’s not so much of an issue with Barolo. Spicy and a little meaty on the finish. Classic feel. Approachable now too, I feel. Drink 2023 - 2033+.
    94 points
    Gary Walsh - The Wine Front

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    2019 Domaines Bournet-Lapostolle Clos Du Lican
    Apalta, CHILE
    $220. 00
    Bottle
    $2640.00 Dozen
    ABV: 15.5%
    Closure: Cork

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    Intense and heady nose of black fruit, black truffles, peppered meat, mahogany, mocha and grilled herbs. Some burnt caramel, too. It’s full-bodied with a rich, plush and creamy palate. So much to offer. Velvety, polished tannins. Hot chocolate marries savory meat. Delicious finish. Big and generous. A new and exciting single-vineyard 100% syrah. Drink or hold.
    98 points
    James Suckling

    All Syrah that spent 23 months in new barrels, the 2019 Clos Du Lican is a gorgeous effort that brings solid depth and richness, yet it's the purity and finesse, as well as the quality of the tannins, that really set it apart. Revealing a deeper ruby/purple hue as well as lots of blackberry and mulberry fruits, it has perfectly integrated oak, medium to full body, silky tannins, and just a complex, incredibly impressive bouquet of peppery herbs, sandalwood, violets, and baking spices. Despite solid levels of ripeness (the alcohol is over 15%), it has a terrific sense of freshness, and again, the purity and balance are something to behold. This gorgeous Syrah will evolve for 15+ years. Drink 2022 - 2038.
    96 points
    Jeb Dunnuck

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

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

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    2022 Bowen Estate Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon
    Coonawarra, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $31. 99
    Bottle
    $383.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2024-2032)
    ABV: 15%
    Closure: Cork

    Still family owned and operated, this small Coonawarra vineyard has been evolving over the past 40+ years and now involves their daughter, Emma who has taken on the winemaking role whilst Doug is looking after the viticultural side of things. The Estate consists of 33 hectares of vines planted on the prized Coonawarra Terra Rosa soils. Established in 1972, the first vintage in 1975 was greeted with considerable enthusiasm.
    Dense pitch black heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Elevated red to black currant, liquorice and ripe mulberry aromas are followed by vanillin cedar, subtle dusty earth, tobacco and a faint whiff of bay leaf. A wave of rich red to black currant flood the medium to full bodied palate with notions of liquorice, subtle dark chocolate, vanillin cedar, earthy black olive, tobacco and bay leaf lining the back half. Showing ample power and depth is possesses a polished yet sturdy tannin structure. Finishes long, refined and spicy.
    Drink over the next 6-8 years.
    Alc. 15%

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    2019 Brand’s Laira Blockers Shiraz
    Coonawarra, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $21. 99
    Bottle
    $263.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2023-2027)
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Matured for 18 months in a combination of used French, American and Hungarian oak barrels.
    Totally opaque black dark red colour with a dark red black tinged hue. Elevated liquorice, dark plum and black cherry scents rise out of the glass followed by vanillin cedar, scorched earth and pepper notes. Bold and rich, the full bodied palate is decorated with mouth filling black cherry and liquorice fruits which meld into vanillin oak, scorched earth and blackpepper characters. Ripe, slightly chewy tannins finishing with a medium length black fruit loaded aftertaste.
    Drink over the next 3-4 years.
    Alc. 14.5%

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    2018 Brand's Laira Blockers Cabernet Sauvignon
    Coonawarra, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $17. 99
    Bottle
    $215.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2023-2029)
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Established by Captain Stentiford in 1893 the Laira Vineyards was purchased by Eric Brand and his wife Nancy in 1950. Throughout the 1950’s and 1960’s they sold their fruit to larger wineries before releasing the first Brand's Laira wine in 1966. Eric and his sons continued to produce wine at Brand’s Laira until 1994 when the McWilliam’s family purchased the property. Casella wines now own the vineyard.

    A rich, expressive Coonawarra Cabernet that delivers exceptional value.

    Midnight black heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Drifting through the nostrils are red to black currant and mulberry scents which intermingle with some subtle cedary tobacco and spicy bay leaf notes. Rich blackcurrant, liquorice and mulberry fruits show excellent depth and concentration across the mid weighted palate with notions of dusty vanillin cedar, tobacco, black olive and spicy bay leaf lingering through the back half. Texturally polished with seamlessly integrated, fine grained tannins, it finishes long, refined and generously fruited.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 14.5%

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    2022 Brave Souls The Able Seaman Grenache
    Barossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $22. 99
    Bottle
    $275.88 Dozen

    Dark red core with black toned edges and a bright red hue. Intense dark raspberry and red liquorice scents sail out of the glass followed by some red plum, vanillin confectionary and subtle spicy earth notes. Juicy dark raspberry, ripe cherry and liquorice fruits flood the mouth with vanillin earth, dried herb and spice elements flowing through the back half. Fleshy textured and possessing good freshness it has velvet smooth tannins and concludes long, plush and succulent.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 14.5%

    Other Reviews….
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    Here’s a good wine in a more throaty style. Dark cherry, plum, liquorice, sage and spice. Medium to full-bodied, sandy tannin, plum, and chocolate dipped strawberries, baking spices, with a grainy finish of good length. Plenty of flavour and a good amount to chew on. Value is bang on. Drink 2023-2027.
    92 Points
    Gary Walsh – The Wine Front

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    2022 Brave Souls The Whaler Shiraz
    Barossa, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $21. 99
    Bottle
    $263.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2024-2030)
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    The Whaler is a blend of Barossa Valley (75%) and Eden Valley (25%) fruit. The Barossa Valley vineyard is situated on the heavy red soils of the warm western ridge. Grapes from the cooler Eden Valley are sourced from two vineyards situated at either end of the valley, in Moculta and Craneford.
    The Barossa Valley component providing fleshy dark berry fruit characters and density, while the Eden Valley component contributes elegance and bright wild berry fruited aromatic lift. A small percentage of whole bunch fruit was included in the ferment with maturation taking place in a mix of new and seasoned hogsheads for a period of 14 months.

    Powerful fruits, glossy tannins and a plush texture make for an incredibly seductive Barossa Shiraz.

    Midnight black core with a dark red black tinged hue. Engaging the olfactory senses are elevated aromatics of dark plum, liquorice and blackberry which are intertwined with hints of dried herbs, vanillin cedar and peppered fennel. Rich, plush and sumptuous, the incredibly seductive palate is flooded with a tidal wave of dark plum, liquorice and blackberry fruits. Evolving across the underbelly are vanillin cedar, fennel, delicate scorched earth and blackpeper elements. Possessing undeniable power and silky smooth tannins it finishes long, super succulent and peppery. A triumphant return to top form for the Whaler.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 14.5%

    • 94
    2020 Bremerton Tamblyn Cabernet Shiraz Malbec Merlot
    Langhorne Creek, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $19. 99
    Bottle
    $239.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2022-2027)
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    A blend of 49% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Shiraz, 6% Malbec and 5% Merlot. Deep black dark red colour with a dark red hue. Aromas of dark plum and blackcurrant are followed by some liquorice, vanillin cedar, earth and dried herb notes. Medium bodied the palate is generously endowed with blackcurrant, liquorice and dark plum fruit. Spicy vanillin cedar, earth and dried herb characters lie underneath. Fine grained tannins show good integration, concluding with good length and ample dark fruits.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 14.5%

    • 91
    1997 Bremerton Old Adam Shiraz
    Langhorne Creek, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $99. 99
    Bottle
    $1199.88 Dozen
    Closure: Cork

    Other Reviews....
    Medium to full purple-red; dark plum, prune and blackberry fruit aromas introduce a wine with sweet, rich dark berry fruit flavours flooding the palate. Oak and tannins are undoubtedly there, but you barely notice them.
    91 points
    James Halliday's Wine Companion

    • 93
    • Biodynamic
    2021 Brezza Dolcetto d’Alba
    Piedmont, ITALY
    $39. 99
    Bottle
    $479.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2023-2027)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Synthetic Cork

    Deep dark red black core with a bright purple red hue. Fragrant rose petal, red raspberry and red liquorice scents infused with fresh herbs are followed by inky earth and subtle incense like notes. Light and fresh, the elegant palate is decorated with delicious red cherry and red liquorice fruits which meld into a fresh herb laced back drop of earth and delicate spices. Vibrant acidity and polished tannins with an energetic red fruited conclusion.
    Drink over the next 3-4 years.
    Alc. 13%

    • 94
    2019 Briar Ridge Old Vines Shiraz
    Hunter Valley, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA
    $19. 99
    Bottle
    $239.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2022-2027)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Deep dark red black colour with a dark red hue. Pronounced aniseed top notes mix with ripe dark plum, leather, vanillin cedar, dried meats and peppered earth. Rich and fleshy the palate features ripe spicy dark plum and liquorice fruits over a back drop of scorched earth, vanillin cedar and peppered meats. Ripe but chewy tannins with a slightly meaty mouth feel. Long generously fruited conclusion with a touch of leather emerging.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 14%

    • 95
    • 95
    2019 Briar Ridge Stockhausen Shiraz
    Hunter Valley, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA
    $37. 99
    Bottle
    $455.88 Dozen
    Cellar: 5 - 6 Years (2027-2028)
    ABV: 13.8%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Totally opaque black dark red colour with a dark red hue. Nosing offers up meaty scents of black cherry and liquorice trailed by smoky cedar, earth and peppered herb notes. Mid weighted, savoury and bright, spicy red plum and liquorice fruits infused with dried clove meld into smoked meats, spicy vanillin cedar and peppered earth characters. Lively acidity and polished tannins with a long slightly rustic aftertaste.
    Cellar 5-6 years.
    Alc. 13.8%

    Other Reviews….
    This is a fine '19: extract harnessed by inimitable Hunter savouriness, judicious French oak (17% new) and a steady hand. Plenty of whole berries in the mix to impart a juiciness, floral lift and an effusive joy. Sour cherry, Damson plum, baking spice and vanilla pod. Mid weighted, lithe and long, as the tannins expand with air and the acidity tows the flavours. Delicious. Drink by 2028.
    95 points
    Ned Goodwin – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

    • 96
    • Hot Item
    2021 Brockenchack Zip Line Single Vineyard Shiraz
    Eden Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $22. 99
    Bottle
    $275.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2023-2029)
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    A relative new comer to the Barossa wine scene, long time Barossa enthusiasts Trevor and Marilyn Hatch purchased an established vineyard in Eden Valley’s Keyneton region in 2007. The long time Sunshine Coast residents made many visits to the Barossa Valley over the years and fell in love with the wines so much so that they purchased the historic Tanunda Cellars bottle shop in the late 1990’s. Trevor also became involved in wholesale and retail sales of Barossa wines in Queensland. With a farming background in avocado and persimmon Trevor decided to combine this with his experience and knowledge of the wine industry and purchased a vineyard to produce his own wine. The property, a working vineyard for well over a century boasts what is believed to be some of the oldest Riesling vines in Australia - planted back in 1896. The Shiraz vines planted in in the 1930’s and 1950’s  have previously supplied fruit that has gone into making Yalumba’s flagship Octavius Shiraz.

    Resistance will prove futile to this plush, seductively rich and complex Eden Valley Shiraz.

    The Zip Line Shiraz fruit comes from a mixture of vines planted in 1927, the mid 1980’s and some younger vines planted in 2008. Dense inky black heart with a deep dark red black hue. Captivating the olfactory senses are dark plum, liquorice and fennel aromas which are complimented by vanillin cedar, dried herb, hints of mocha and spice. Rich, concentrated and silky textured the medium to full bodied palate is saturated with cascading waves of dark plum and liquorice fruit. Notions of vanillin cedar, fennel and peppered dried herbs lend further interest. Boasting outstanding power, its plush and opulent, has cashmere like tannins and finishes long, sleek and lavish.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 14.5%

    • 96
    2018 Brockenchack Jack Harrison Single Vineyard Shiraz
    Eden Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $64. 99
    Bottle
    $779.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2022-2028)
    ABV: 15%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Magnificent impenetrable inky black heart with a very deep dark red black hue. Wafting out of the glass are hedonistic scents of ripe blackberries, liquorice and dark plum which meld into vanillin oak, hints of mocha and spice. Decadently rich and voluptuously textured the palate is awash with succulent blackberry, dark plum and liquorice fruits. Outstanding concentration and power. Spicy vanillin oak, traces of dark chocolate, subtle fennel and pepper characters also chime in. Silky smooth tannins finishing long plush and sumptuous.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 15%

    • 94
    2023 Brokenwood Pinot Noir
    Beechworth, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $32. 99
    Bottle
    $395.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2024-2030)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Matured in predominantly used French oak barrels and puncheons for a period of 9 months with 30% whole bunch inclusion.
    Semi translucent red to dark red colour with black toned edges and a light crimson red hue. Seductive violet, red cherry and strawberry aromas carry a perfumed like intensity out of the glass followed by fresh herb, forest floor and spicy cedar notes. Delicious red to dark cherry and strawberry fruits are both vibrant and juicy with notions of vanillin cedar, forest floor and spicy dried herbs lying underneath. Fresh acidity and polished tannins with a long elegant red fruited finish.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 13%

    • 92
    • 92
    2022 Brokenwood Rosato
    AUSTRALIA
    $27. 99
    Bottle
    $335.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now (2023)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Made from a blend of Nebbiolo, Sangiovese and Tempranillo. Translucent salmon pink colour. Fragrant aromas of cherry, raspberry and musk have a spicy end note. Appealing raspberry, cherry and musk flavours overlay wet slate and traces of blood orange. Finishes very dry with a stony feel and tangy acidity. The aftertaste both savoury and spicy.
    Drink now.
    Alc. 13%

    Other Reviews….
    A 60/22/18% blend of sangiovese, nebbiolo and tempranillo. Well above average quality and context. Its pale magenta colour introduces a crisp offering of red berry flavours strung along a glistening necklace. Drink by 2023.
    92 Points
    James Halliday – Australian Wine Companion

    • 91
    • Reduced
    2019 Bromley Pinot Noir
    AUSTRALIA
    Reduced from $42.99
    $35. 99
    Bottle
    $431.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2022-2025)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Deep dark red core with black shaded edges and a dark red hue. Lifted ripe dark cherry and strawberry aromas mix with anise, earth and spicy cedar. Medium bodied, ripe dark plum and strawberry flavours meld into anise, earth and spicy cedar characters. Fleshy mouthfeel with polished tannins concluding supple and amply fruited but somewhat simplistic for the price.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

    • 93
    • 91
    • Special Order Product – Delayed Dispatch
    2021 Bruna Grimaldi Scassa Barbera d’Alba Superiore
    Piedmont, ITALY
    $59. 99
    Bottle
    $719.88 Dozen
    Minimum 6 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2024-2028)
    ABV: 15%
    Closure: Diam Cork

    Dense inky black coloured core with a bright dark red hue. Filling the olfactory senses are aromas of ripe blackberries, liquorice and black raspberries which are followed by some vanillin earth and crushed rock like notes. Rich energetic blackberry, dark raspberry and liquorice fruits flood the mouth with some crushed rock and pepper elements lying underneath. Polished tannins finishing fresh and juicy.
    Drink over the next 3-4 years.
    Alc. 15%

    Other Reviews…..
    Attractive mix of ripe dark and blue fruit, chocolate and orange peel. Dried thyme and mint, too. Medium-bodied, vivid and fresh. Tannins are polished and fine. Juicy finish. Drink now.
    91 Points
    JamesSuckling.com

    • 98
    • 94
    2015 Bruno Giacosa AA Falletto Barolo Falletto
    Piedmont, ITALY
    $499. 00
    Bottle
    $5988.00 Dozen
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Cork

    Other Reviews....
    Superb aromas of ripe fruit, such as plums and berries with peaches and tar. Very intense. Full body, great depth and density. Incredible richness and power with superb length and persistence. One of the most dense and vertical Falletos I have tasted. Try in 2025.
    98 Points
    Jamessuckling.com

    Dense and firmly structured, this red features a distinctive saltiness underlying the floral, cherry, mineral and tobacco flavors. A bit standoffish now, but all the components are in the right proportions. Best from 2023 through 2048.
    94 points
    Bruce Sanderson - Wine Spectator

    • 93
    • 90
    2022 Bruno Rocca Trifole Dolcetto d’Alba
    Piedmont, ITALY
    $39. 99
    Bottle
    $479.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2024-2028)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Cork

    Deep dark red black colour with a bright purple hue. Attractive dark raspberry and blueberry scents show ample aromatic lift with some red liquorice, inky earth, fresh herb and spice notes also evident. Deliciously fresh and juicy raspberry, blueberry and red liquorice fruits sit over an inky earth and spice back drop. Dry slightly chalky tannins combine with youthfully bright acidity to form a vibrantly fruited finish.
    Drink over the next 3-4 years.
    Alc. 13%

    Other Reviews….
    The 2022 Dolcetto d'Alba Trifolè is a very pleasant, easygoing wine to drink now and over the next few years. Floral and fruity, with lovely balance, the 2022 is impeccably done. Crushed flowers, sweet red berry fruit, mint and lavender build nicely into the finish. This laid back Dolcetto is a charmer. Drink 2023-2028.
    90 Points
    Antonio Galloni – Vinous

    • 93
    2020 Buckshot Vineyard Heathcote Primitivo
    Heathcote, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $26. 99
    Bottle
    $323.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2023-2027)
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Planted in 2001, this 1.4-acre patch is located on the cooler east facing slope of the Mt Camel range, at an elevation of 200m.
    Deep black dark red colour with a very dark red hue. Liquorice allsort top notes intermix with plum, blackberry, vanillin confectionary and subtle pepper notes. Rich and plush yet not heavy, luscious liquorice, plum and blackberry fruits overlay a vanillin confectionary, faint mint and pepper back drop. Velvet smooth tannins with a long liquorice dominated finish that has a dash of spice and pepper to it.
    Drink over the next 3-4 years.
    Alc. 14.5%

    • 93
    2022 Buckshot Vineyard Heathcote Shiraz
    Heathcote, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $27. 99
    Bottle
    $335.88 Dozen
    Cellar: 6 - 8 Years (2029-2031)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Super saturated inky black heart with an equally deep dark purple black hue. Freshly crushed blackberry, violet and liquorice aromas drift from the glass followed by hints of vanillin cedar, blueberry and peppered earth notes. Juicy and energetic the mid weighted palate features youthful freshly crushed blackberry and blueberry fruits over some liquorice, inky earth, vanillin cedar and pepper characters. Vibrant acidity and slightly chewy tannins with a youthful blue to black fruited finish that has an inky feel to it.
    Cellar 6-8 years.
    Alc. 14%

    • 95
    • Hot Item
    2020 Bud Burst GSM
    Barossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $17. 99
    Bottle
    $215.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2024-2028)
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Bud burst refers to the first emergence of new grapevine shoots in early spring, signalling the beginning of the all-important growing season for vignerons. Made by Barossa Valley legend Rolf Binder, the Bud Burst wines are styled for maximum slurpability, with both flavour intensity and plush, opulent textures to the fore.

    Rich, deeply fruited and opulent this seductive GSM delivers terrific bang for your buck.

    A blend of 46% Grenache, 44% Shiraz and 10% Mataro matured in a combination of new and seasoned oak hogsheads. Very deep black dark red colour with a dark red hue. Heady dark raspberry, liquorice and dark plum aromas fill the nostrils with some earthy dark chocolate and vanillin spice notes also chiming in. Rich, plump and concentrated, the medium to full bodied palate is swamped with dark plum, liquorice and dark raspberry fruits with some dark chocolate and earthy vanillin like characters lurking beneath. Fleshy mouth feel and polished tannins with a long spicy, deeply fruited and opulent conclusion. Great value.
    Drink over the next 3-4 years.
    Alc. 14.5%

    • 95
    • Hot Item
    • 94
    2021 Bull Lane Heathcote Shiraz
    Heathcote, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $27. 99
    Bottle
    $335.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2023-2029)
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Simon Osicka (of Heathcote's longest running producer Paul Osicka) started Bull Lane Wine Company with his partner Alison Phillips in 2011. Simon has made wine both in Australia as well as France, Germany, Italy and Canada whilst Alison has extensive viticultural experience both in Australia and the United States.
    Fruit is sourced from 8 rows from a single vineyard on the eastern side of the Mt Camel Range.  This part of the vineyard is located half way up the hill where the red soil in less deep, which naturally reduces the yield. 
    Dense black as night heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Elevated scents of dark plum, liquorice and blackberry fill the nostrils with hints of choc mint, vanillin oak and spicy earth also evident. Rich succulent blackberry, liquorice, dark plum and dark chocolate flavours engulf the full bodied palate. Subtlety toasted vanillin oak, earthy fennel and spice characters lie underneath. Plush and opulently textured it possesses velvet smooth tannins and concludes long, deeply fruited and seductive.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 14.5%

    Other Reviews....
    Very Australian aromatically, with red pastilles, peppermint after-dinner mint and menthol notes. Yet the tannins are svelte and plush, conferring class and an element of impressive refinement to what initially comes across as a burly, four-square wine. With that in mind, this is a large-framed wine of two parts: the Aussie attack and the burlesque finish, all satin velour and linger. Drink or hold. Screw cap.
    94 points
    JamesSuckling.com

    • 94
    2020 Buller Wines The Nook Durif
    Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $19. 99
    Bottle
    $239.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2022-2026)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Midnight black in colour with a deep dark red black hue. Lifted ripe morello and black cherry scents combine with liquorice, vanillin oak and spicy earth. Rich, luscious morello cherry, liquorice and black plum fruits overlay spicy vanillin oak and subtle earth elements. Ripe chewy tannins provide structure. Finishes long, ripe and bold. An excellent entry level Durif.
    Drink over the next 3-4 years
    Alc. 14%

    • 91
    • Special Order Product – Delayed Dispatch
    2022 Buller Wines The Nook Durif
    Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $22. 99
    Bottle
    $275.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2024-2027)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Deep black dark red colour with a dark red hue. Pronounced ripe dark cherry, liquorice and dark chocolate aromas are interwoven with vanillin oak, earth and spice. Medium to full in body, rich dark cherry and dark plum fruits meld into a prominent vanillin oak, earthy dark chocolate and spice back drop. Fleshy textured with polished tannins it concludes ripe and juicy with a lingering spicy vanillin oak component.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 14%

    • 91
    • Special Order Product – Delayed Dispatch
    2023 Buller Wines The Nook Rose
    King Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $22. 99
    Bottle
    $275.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2024-2025)
    ABV: 11%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Founded by Reginald Langdon Buller in 1921, Buller Wines originated in Rutherglen, North-East Victoria. Over the past century, it has evolved into a prominent Victorian winery, extending its presence to premium wine regions such as Rutherglen, King Valley, Swan Hill, and Heathcote. The Nook series highlights varieties that thrive in their respective regions, with this Rose sourced from The King Valley.
    Pale salmon pink tinged colour. Intense raspberry, strawberry and musk scents jump out of the glass with some Turkish delight notes also evident. Delicious raspberry, strawberry and musk flavours are layered across the palate with a silken feel. Some pomegranate accents lurk in the background. Refreshing acidity finishing dry, fruity and smooth.
    Drink over the next year.
    Alc. 11%

    • 91
    • Special Order Product – Delayed Dispatch
    2022 Buller Wines The Nook Shiraz
    Heathcote, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $22. 99
    Bottle
    $275.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2024-2027)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Founded by Reginald Langdon Buller in 1921, Buller Wines originated in Rutherglen, North-East Victoria. Over the past century, it has evolved into a prominent Victorian winery, extending its presence to premium wine regions such as Rutherglen, King Valley, Swan Hill, and Heathcote. The Nook series highlights varieties that thrive in their respective regions, with this Shiraz sourced from Heathcote.
    Deep black dark red colour with a dark red hue. Dark plum and liquorice aromas mix with earth, spicy vanillin oak and hints of dark chocolate. Medium to full bodied rich dark plum, liquorice and dark chocolate flavours meld into a dusty vanillin oak and spice back drop. Sturdy slightly dryish tannins with an earthy dark chocolate conclusion of medium length.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 14%

    • 91
    • Special Order Product – Delayed Dispatch
    2022 Buller Wines The Nook Pinot Noir
    King Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $22. 99
    Bottle
    $275.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2023-2026)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Dark red core with black shaded edges and dark red hue. Dark cherry and ripe strawberry aromas mix with vanillin cedar, subtle earth and spice. Rich fleshy dark cherry and strawberry fruits decorate the medium bodied palate with notions of vanillin cedar, earth and spice lying underneath. Velvet smooth like tannin structure with a ripe juicy finish.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 14%

    • 91
    2021 Buller Wines Balladeer Cabernet Sauvignon
    Rutherglen, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $29. 99
    Bottle
    $359.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2023-2028)
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Aged in French oak hogsheads for 12 months. Totally opaque black dark red colour with a dark red hue. Aromas of blackcurrant and dark cherries intermingle with liquorice, vanillin cedar, tobacco and spice. Luscious morello cherry and blackcurrant fruits are framed by a firm tannin structure with prominent toasty vanillin oak and spicy tobacco characters lying underneath. Concludes ripe and robust with a mid length finish.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 14.5%

    • 93
    2021 Buller Wines Balladeer Durif
    Rutherglen, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $29. 99
    Bottle
    $359.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2023-2029)
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Aged in American oak hogsheads for 12 months. Dense midnight black core with a bright red black tinged hue. Pronounced morello cherry and liquorice scents sail out of the glass with some dark plum, vanillin cedar and spice notes also evident. Rich fleshy morello cherry, dark plum and liquorice fruits overlay a vanillin oak and spicy dark chocolate back drop. Ripe chewy tannin structure finishing fresh and juicy with a sturdy feel.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 14.5%

    • 93
    2022 Buller Wines The Nook Sangiovese
    Rutherglen, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $21. 99
    Bottle
    $263.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2023-2025)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    From 35 year old vines. Dark red core with black shaded edges and a dark red hue. Emanating from the glass are spicy dark cherry and subtle red liquorice scents followed by dusty earth and tobacco notes. Rich dark cherry and liquorice fruits fill the mouth with vanillin cedar, spicy earth and dried herb characters lying underneath. Generously weighted and textured it finishes with slightly dryish tannins and a ripe fleshy aftertaste.
    Drink over the next 1-2 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

    • 91
    2021 Buller Wines Calliope Durif
    Rutherglen, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $42. 99
    Bottle
    $515.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2023-2029)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Matured in American oak hogsheads for 18 months. Inky black in colour with a very deep dark red black hue. The nose serves up ripe dark plum and liquorice aromas followed by some vanillin confectionary and spice. Fleshy dark plum and liquorice fruits are underscored by bright acidity on the mid weighted palate. Vanillin oak and spice elements linger on the back half. Sturdy but relatively polished tannin structure. A touch simplistic it finishes with a moderately powered aftertaste.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 14%

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