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  2021 Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnay

  Margaret River, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA

  $155. 00

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  Cellar: Drink now - 10 Years (2024-2034)

  ABV: 13.5%

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  Firmly standing at the top of the tree of Australian Chardonnays, Leeuwin Estate have turned out yet another spectacular release from the 2021 vintage. Barrel fermented and matured in new French oak barriques with regular lees stirring for a period of 11 months.
  Brilliant pale straw colour with a subtle tint of green around the edges and a watery hue. Captivating aromas of white peach, nectarine and dried honey delicately infused with gun flint engulf the nostrils. Biscuity oak, subtle cashew, citrusy nougat and spice notes add a further dimension of complexity. Beautifully shaped, expansive and refined the palate is layered with fleshy white peach and nectarine fruits which overlay a biscuity nougat, subtle dried honey, ginger spice, roast almond and gun flint back drop. Tremendously powerful yet relatively light on its feet it has a fresh silken like feel. Finishes with exceptional length and finesse.
  Drink over the next 8-10 years.
  Alc. 13.5%

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  The 2021 Art Series Chardonnay leads with a distinctly floral nose: jasmine and white garden rose, wisteria and lemon blossom. The season was a challenging one in Margaret River, defined by the rainfall, which was constant. The temperatures were modest (not cool, as plenty of rain might suggest),and given that the region is so diverse in terms of distances between vineyard areas, this created quite a patchwork of outcomes for producers. On the palate, the wine is powerful and savory—it leans heavily on exotic dry spice and cracked honeycomb, with hints of salted butter on fresh white bread, beeswax and salted pink grapefruit. Stylistically, it is not dissimilar to the 2017; however, the dovetailing of acid and fruit feels seamless and well matched here. The wine is piercing and structural, tightly coiled and almost rigid, in the best of ways. It's an impressive wine, one that, at this stage of its life, is defined by its penetrating acid line. Sealed under screw cap.
  97+ points
  Erin Larkin – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

  There’s always an anticipation when a new vintage arrives. This doesn’t disappoint – it’s archetypal Art Series: powerful, rich and layered with flavour from stone fruit, pink grapefruit and Meyer lemon to a touch of mandarin. The palate builds with creamy lees, oak spice and some phenolics – the oak is superbly integrated, and pure acidity leads this to a persistent finish. Impressive as always. Drink by 2034.
  97 points
  Jane Faulkner – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

  I seem to have missed tasting the 2020 LEAS Chardonnay, which is kind of disappointing. It’s a blip in my Leeuwin radar, given I’ve tasted every one of them on release since the 1992 vintage. Anyway, teeth gnashing aside, the bottle seems to be lighter these days, which is very good.
  Pear, lime, grapefruit, floral too, with a distinct mint/aniseed top note, backed with discreet spicy cinnamon/ginger oak. It’s fresh and lively, quite saline too, flinty and chalky, a honey ginger drink character in the mix, along with a cucumber coolness and biscuit spices, a whole lot of presence and power here, delivered in a kind of understated, but confident way. The finish is very long, and refreshing. Gee, this is good wine. It ripples through the mouth like a flat white stone pitched across a cool lake. That’s an image for you, and I’ll leave you with that. Drink 2025-2040+
  97 points
  Gary Walsh – The Wine Front
  
  Extremely complex and classy on the nose with aromas of lemon peel, flint, nectarines, sea salt and minerals. The palate is tightly wound with high-tension acidity, generous mouthfeel and an underlying power, showing notes of lime curd, mandarin pith, orange blossoms, baking spices and gunsmoke. Very complete and made for the ages. Excellent. Drink or hold. Crown cap.
  97 points
  JamesSuckling.com

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  2022 Mr Riggs Montepulciano d’Adelaide

  Adelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

  $24. 99

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

  ABV: 14.5%

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  Whilst still a travelling consultant winemaker, on Ben Riggs’ list of favourite wine regions to visit and work was central and southern Italy. It was there that his love of Montepulciano began, and those memories have inspired him to make this Aussie version from fruit grown in the Adelaide Hills. Montepulciano is the name of both a grape variety and a town in Tuscany, Italy, which causes confusion as the two are not actually connected in any way.
  Dense inky black colour with a very deep dark red black hue. Dark to black cherry and liquorice aromas engulf the nostrils followed by some dark plum, spicy vanillin cedar and scorched earth notes. Rich and full in body, the juicy palate is flush with morello and black cherry, liquorice as well as dark plum fruits. Slightly chewy in its mouthfeel it boasts excellent concentration and textural volume. Subtle dried herb, scorched earth and spice elements linger underneath. Ripe, sternly built tannin structure with a long, generously fleshed conclusion.
  Drink over the next 4-5 years.
  Alc. 14.5%

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  2021 Neldner Road by Dave Powell Barossa Valley Shiraz

  Barossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

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  $27. 99

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  ABV: 14.5%

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  Formerly known as Powell & Son, Dave Powell, of Torbreck fame and son Callum have now decided to take separate paths on their winemaking journey. Dave rebranding his venture Neldner Road.  From the outstanding 2021 vintage Dave Powell has hit the bullseye with this entry level release. Sourced from mature Barossa Valley vineyards, the majority located along the region’s North-Western ridge in Marananga and Seppeltsfield with a component also coming from Lyndoch Valley in the Southern Barossa. Fruit parcels are vinified separately in concrete vats before being basket pressed and assembled into large format 4,500 litre French oak foudres for 15 months maturation.

  Sumptuous, dense and opulently rich, this is Woodcutter’s Shiraz on steroids.

  Outstanding colour featuring an impenetrable inky black heart along with a near equally deep black dark red hue. Aromas of ripe blackberry, liquorice, dark plum and black cherry waft out of the glass and integrate with fennel, smoky vanillin oak and peppered earth notes. Lavishly rich, deeply concentrated and super seductive, the large scaled palate still manages to maintain a deft balance. Completely saturating the mouth is a tidal wave of liquorice, blackberry, black cherry and dark to black plum fruits which carry a thick, dense texture. Notions of scorched earth, vanillin cedar and peppered fennel lie underneath. Boasting outstanding power and a very polished yet sturdy tannin structure it finishes very long and succulent yet slightly robust. The master of seductive Shiraz hasn’t lost his magic touch.
  Drink over the next 5-6 years.
  Alc. 14.5%

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  2021 Nicks Secret BSD Reserve Shiraz

  Langhorne Creek, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

  $14. 99

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

  ABV: 14.5%

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  From arguably Langhorne Creek’s most famous estate that has a history dating back to the 1860’s, this winery was also awarded James Halliday’s Wine Companion ‘2024 winery of the year’. Fruit was sourced from a combination of vineyards planted in 1952, 1962 and 1970 with maturation taking place in French and American oak for a period of 18 months.
  
  A rich, fleshy Langhorne Creek Shiraz that delivers an abundance of flavour at a miserly price.
  
  Dense midnight black core with a dark red black tinged hue. Lifted dark plum and liquorice aromas are trailed by some spicy vanillin cedar, blackberry and peppered earth notes. Rich, juicy dark plum, blackberry and liquorice fruits carry a plush feel over a back drop of vanillin oak, scorched earth, blueberry and pepper. Refined with medium to full body weight it possesses velvety tannins and sufficient freshness. Finishes long, succulently fruited and well fleshed.
  Drink over the next 4-5 years.
  Alc. 14.5%
  
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  An absolute cracker. Deep blood red in colour, this is ripe and alluring. The nose gives up aromas of chocolate, plums, cherries, licorice, soy, beef stock and miso. There really is so much packed in here and yet, everything remains in balance. The wine is seamless with good intensity and silky tannins. Very good length here too, which persists impressively. Will drink well for the next ten to fifteen years and anyone with a case in the cellar in a decade will think themselves to be a most astute wine buyer. Drink 2024-2039.
  95 points
  Ken Gargett - WinePilot.com

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  2018 Nintingbool Vineyard Pinot Noir

  Ballarat, Victoria, AUSTRALIA

  $29. 99

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  Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2021-2026)

  ABV: 13.8%

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  Matured in predominately in older French oak barrels. Dark red core with black tinged edges and a dark red hue. Fragrant aromas of ripe dark cherries, plum and anise meld into subtle spicy cedar and fresh herb notes. Delicious dark cherry, plum and wild strawberry fruits flood the mouth with anise, spicy cedar and infusions of fresh herbs lying underneath. Supplely textured it has superb power, silky tannins and a long intensely flavoured finish.
  Drink over the next 4-5 years.
  Alc. 13.8%

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  In the style of previous releases with its distinctive firm, linear structure and cool, leafy, herbals, but showing more depth of flavour and intensity. The 2018 year seems to have been very kind. Brambly, dark berry fruits, wood smoke, earth notes, deep spice, with a spray of fine tannins from edge to edge. A work of some complexity. Drink by 2027.
  95 points
  Jeni Port – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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  Old Pulteney 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Highlands, SCOTLAND

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  ABV: 40%

  "yesss! Spot on Pulteney character with the malt bristling the taste buds..." 91 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible.

  Suitably marketed as 'The Maritime Malt’, Pulteney’s sweet and fruity style comes with a lick of salt and sea air. It's one of a small number of coastal distilleries turning out a very distinctive style, further distinguished by its extreme northern location. Owned by a relatively small company without the promotional muscle of the major players, many whisky enthusiasts only 'discovered' Pulteney after Jim Murray named the now discontinued 21 year old World Whisky of the Year, (replaced by the superb 18YO). Choose any age statement and Pulteney promises a solid northerner, frequently matured in x Bourbon where you get the best feel for the distillate, but also suited to sherry when handled with care. Apart from the notable saline character, we often find hints of beeswax and light smoke that give it a Clynelish-like feel.

  Established in 1826, for a long time the distillery was only accessible by sea. Barley was brought in by boat, the whisky shipped out and many of the distillery workers were also employed as fishermen. The herring fishing industry is no longer part of daily life in Wick, but the heritage of the region is referenced in the packaging of Old Pulteney, the labels incorporating the depiction of a traditional Wick herring drifter.

  The twelve year old presents a pale gold colour in the glass and a minor sulphur note is evident beneath the light, salty, peppery malt that leaves one with an overall impression similar to fino or manzanilla sherry; it sweetens slightly with aeration releasing hints of fruit. The medium dry, biscuity palate has a pleasantly spicy burst - over all, dry and saline. The finish is crisp and fresh with delicate bready notes followed by a late coastal tang. In the spectrum of single malts, this belongs at the aperitif end, and is all the more refreshing for its individuality. 40% Alc./Vol. [2007 batch tasted].

  Other reviews... Remarkably consistent.... The salt continues to ensure lustre, though this bottling has a little extra - and welcome - barley gristiness. 91 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2022

  ...The only survivor from Old Pulteney’s core range shake-up of 2018, this has been matured in first and second-fill bourbon casks. The nose is delicate, with almonds, honey, and floral notes. Malt and toffee on the palate, with spicy oak and a hint of brine. The medium-length finish is nutty, with wood spices. 87 points - whiskyadvocate.com, reviewed by: Gavin Smith (Winter 2018)

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  2023 Pierro L.T.C.

  Margaret River, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA

  $32. 99

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

  ABV: 13.5%

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  In 1979 Mike Peterkin produced Australia’s first Semillon Sauvignon Blanc. Working at Cullen’s at the time, the wine went on to win a trophy at the Perth Royal Show. He never claimed any originality for the idea, he simply borrowed it from the French. In 1980 he was so convinced of the blend’s potential in Margaret River he devoted a third of the Pierro plantings to the varieties.
  The 2023 L.T.C. is made up of 50% Semillon, 43% Sauvignon Blanc and 7% Chardonnay. Twenty five percent of the blend was fermented and matured in new and one & two year-old French oak barrels for a period of 2-3 months with the balance fermented and matured in stainless steel.
  Brilliant water like colour with a distinct greenish tint to the edges. Intense passionfruit, lime and green apple scents burst out of the glass trailed by some delicate white peach and subtle grassy notes. Scrumptious passionfruit, green apple, lime and fleshy white peach fruits are underscored by mouth watering acidity. Fantastic concentration, drive and textural volume with delicate herbaceous grassy characters and zingy minerals flowing through the back half. Finishes dry and crisp with a long zippy aftertaste.
  Drink over the next 2-3 years.
  Alc. 13.5%

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  50/43/7% semillon/sauvignon blanc/chardonnay. There’s a lot of energy and drive to this blend – it works so well. Enticing with its lemon-lime flavours, lemon zest and freshly sliced ginger/galangal. Some texture across the otherwise linear palate, electrifying acidity seals the deal.
  95 points
  Jane Faulkner - James Halliday's Australian Wine Companion
  
  It’s Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc, with a little touch of Chardonnay.

  Lime, lime rind, white pepper, aniseed, sweet snapped snow pea, some cream and spice. It’s bright, pops with mixed citrus of some sweetness and intensity, has some flinty texture, a kiss of dried herbs, a subtle saline character, and finishes long and crisp. Such a pleasing and refreshing wine. Lovely. Drink 2024 - 2031+
  94 points
  Gary Walsh - The Wine Front
  
  Such a good year for white varieties and this consistently first-rate wine has delivered again, but with the addition of even more natural crunchy vibrant fruit thanks to the vintage. The palate is more intense than previous vintages but still with that structure and precision that comes with the approach of using a combination of semillon and sauvignon, with a light touch of chardonnay. This really is a terrific wine. A cracker.
  95 points
  Ray Jordan - WA Wine Review 2024

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  Redbreast 18 Year Old Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey (700ml)

  County Cork, IRELAND

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  $299. 00

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  ABV: 46%

  "...a silky and dessert-filled experience that is unlike any other Redbreast I’ve encountered." - drinkhacker.com

  Bridging the gap between the distillery's older and younger offerings, Redbreast 18 Year Old is a novel and welcome addition to the range. While ex-bourbon casks are included, this new expression relies mostly on first-fill oloroso casks, also sporting whiskeys aged in barrels that previously held cream sherry - a first for the brand. Says Master Blender, Ian McCabe, "By incorporating cream sherry casks sourced from the Antonio Páez Lobato cooperage, we’ve created a whiskey that boasts a rich profile of dark chocolate, blackcurrants and hazelnuts.” It contrasts against its nearest neighbour, the 15-year-old, which he describes as more savoury and herbaceous. Also notable is the addition of liquid aged in Ruby Port, a component that was until now used exclusively in the top-of-the-line 27-year-old and the even rarer Dream Cask. By all reports, Redbreast 18 year old is a cracker that ups the richness on others in the line up, making for a superb dessert whiskey. 46% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... The nose is luxuriously appealing, with milk chocolate, maraschino cherry, bramble, black currant, Nutella, baked citrus, apricot, mango, oak spices, toasted nuts, and cinnamon bark. Smooth and polished on the palate, the complex cask regime serves up flavors of milk chocolate, licorice, black grape, sultana, date, ginger root, currants, and clove. The finish serves up dried fruit and licorice, with hints of leather and coffee bean. 94 points - whiskyadvocate.com

  ...The nose is rich and expressive and clearly inspired by those newer cask types. Top notes of strawberry shortcake, sugared almonds, and black cherry are airy but still decadent, acquiring an almost creamy texture with time in the glass. The aroma is elevated further by undertones of vanilla bean and crème brulee with fresh berries. A hint of peppery pot still spice adds some energy to an otherwise silky and dessert-filled experience that is unlike any other Redbreast I’ve encountered. The palate follows a similar theme, lush and syrupy initially with cherry cordial and blackberry jam, veering almost too far into the dessert dram lane. Things course correct however on the midpalate with more traditional Redbreast notes of white pepper, breakfast cereal, banana pudding, and candy apple before finding remarkable harmony on a long, warm finish accented with ripe red berries, vanilla cream, and candied ginger. Truly impressive. Without having sampled the 27-year-old, I have to say this is my favorite Redbreast to date. - drinkhacker.com

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  2021 Sons of Eden Zephyrus Shiraz

  Barossa, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

  $39. 99

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  Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2023-2031)

  ABV: 14.5%

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  Sons of Eden is a partnership between winemaker Corey Ryan and viticulturist Simon Cowham who both learnt their trades in the vineyards and cellars of Eden Valley. The name of this wine is taken from Zephyrus, the Greek god of the west wind who is often depicted as a horse. The vineyards of the Barossa are regularly buffeted by cooling Westerly winds creating an ideal temperature range in which to slowly ripen Shiraz.
  The 2021 Zephyrus is a blend of 10 different Shiraz parcels located throughout a wide range of vineyard sites within the cooler climate Eden Valley (46%) and warmer Barossa Valley (54%) regions. The vines are aged between 25-60 years old. Each parcel of fruit was fermented with varying levels of whole-bunch fruit clusters (between 10% to 35%). Maturation took place in a mix of new (35%) and seasoned French oak hogsheads for a period of 12 months.

  Gorgeously textured, powerful and richly fruited this is a textbook example modern styled Barossa Shiraz.

  Magnificent colour featuring a saturated inky black heart along with a very deep dark red black hue. Engulfing the nostrils are potent aromas of dark plum, liquorice and blackberry infused with fennel followed by hints of blueberry, subtle smoky cedar and peppered meat notes. Rich, concentrated and gorgeously textured the palate is awash in opulent dark plum, liquorice, blackberry and ripe blueberry fruits. Notions of spicy vanillin cedar, fennel and peppered dried herb characters the back drop. Outstanding power, volume and depth with seamlessly integrated cashmere like tannins. Finishes long, sumptuous and plush.
  Drink over the next 6-8 years.
  Alc. 14.5%

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  The 2021 Zephyrus Shiraz is a brilliant wine. Luscious tannins frame a bounty of black and purple fruit in the mouth, peppering it with coal dust/graphite/black tea and black olive tapenade. It's a really good, structural, balanced, spicy, exciting Shiraz. It is polished but earthy, too, really well handled. 14.5% alcohol, sealed under screw cap. Drink 2023-2031.
  95 points
  Erin Larkin – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

  This is very good, for those after quality Barossa. 2021, an unimpeachable vintage by virtue of its cooler mien, refined tannins and palpable natural degrees of freshness. While the winemaking hand is evident, with smoky barrel fermentation notes, mocha oak and a clutch of floral reduction, the flowing fruit is pure and impressive. The structural attributes are well applied, integrated and serving to compress the inherent largesse of Barossa into a nourishing, drinkable whole. A class act. Drinkable now, but best after 2027. Screw cap.
  95 points
  JamesSuckling.com

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  2023 Tim Gramp Watervale Riesling

  Clare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

  $22. 99

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  Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2024-2032)

  ABV: 12.5%

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  Tim Gramp is a fifth generation member of the family that made Orlando famous. The Gramp family sold the company based in the Barossa Valley in the early ‘70’s, but Tim has continued the tradition by under his own personal label.
  Brilliant water like core with a distinctive tinge of green to the edges. Jumping out of the glass are intense lime and citrus aromas which are trailed by green apple, chalky talc and steely mineral notes. Boasting fantastic concentration and drive, mouth watering lime, lemon and Granny Smith apple fruits are wrapped up in a steely core of mineral laced acidity. Finishes dry with laser like precision. Some chalky mineral and wet steel elements lingering through the long, powerful yet highly energised conclusion.
  Drink over the next 6-8 years.
  Alc. 12.5%

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  2022 Trenel Coteaux Bourguignons

  Burgundy, FRANCE

  $19. 99

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

  ABV: 13.5%

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  The Coteaux Bourguignons A.O.C. was created in 2011 and borders on the entire Burgundy region, from Chablis to the gates of Lyon. Red, white and rosé wines and can be either made of a blend or a single grape variety. Trénel’s Coteaux Bourguignons is produced from Gamay with vines aged between 40-60 years located near Villefranche and le Bois d'Oingt on the characteristic limestone soils of South Beaujolais.
  Deep dark red purple core with black toned edges and a bright purple red hue. Escaping from the glass are fragrant violet, red to dark cherry and clove scents with some earthy incense and spice notes also evident. The delicious, deeply fruited palate features an abundance of dark cherry, raspberry and red liquorice flavours over an earthy incense, clove and spice back drop. Juicy mouth feel with polished yet underlyingly sturdy tannins. Both spicy and smoky it concludes long and succulent. A great value, easy drinking red.
  Drink over the next 2-3 years.
  Alc. 13.5%

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  2020 Xanadu Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

  Margaret River, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA

  $120. 00

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

  ABV: 14%

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  Elegant but powerful this mimics the great wines of Bordeaux.

  Xanadu’s Reserve range of wines represent the very best that the estate is capable of producing in a given vintage. The 2020 vintage is a blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Malbec and 5% Petit Verdot with maturation taking place in French oak (40% new) for a period of 14 months.
  Exceptionally deep in colour it features a pitch black heart and deep dark red black tinged hue. The highly sophisticated and intensely perfumed nose features a classy aromatic profile of red to black currants, violets and mulberry intermeshed with some dusty cedar, tobacco, subtle black olive and bay leaf notes. Rich and concentrated yet possessing Bordeaux like refinement the palate is embellished with delicious red to black currant and mulberry fruits. Traces of red liquorice, vanillin cedar, subtle earthy tobacco characters and delicate infusions of bay leaf play a supporting role. Beautifully framed with a fine grained tannin structure it has an expansive feel across the palate. Finishes very long and aristocratic.
  Drink over the next 10-15 years.
  Alc. 14%

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  What’s the point of writing anything about this wine? Really. But you’ve come this far so I’ll add the reason: It’s complete, exceptional and beguiling. The best Margaret River cabernet exemplifies those alluring characters. OK, you want to know more. It’s heady with mulberries, cassis and damson plum, wakame and squid ink. Medium bodied, plush and velvety across the palate thanks to sublime tannins with an outrageously long finish. This is irresistible. Drink by 2048.
  97 points
  Jane Faulkner – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

  There have been some wonderful 2020 cabernets from Margaret River but none better than this. What a glorious statement of the region and a great vintage. Highly perfumed aromas of mulberry, dark chocolate and blackcurrant with a little plum and dried herb edging in. The palate is full-bodied with immense power. Black fruit, dark plum and some wild berry action with oak that has been almost lyrically laid. Bright and vital with a lithe expressiveness that is pure joy. Cellar 20 years.
  99 points
  RayJordanWine.com.au

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  2023 XO Wine Co Small Batch Pinot Noir

  Adelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

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  $29. 99

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

  ABV: 13.5%

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  Fruit was sourced from three vineyards in the Southern Adelaide Hills with a varying portion of whole bunch ferments for each parcel. Maturation took place in French oak (15% new) for a period of 7 months.
  Semi translucent red to dark red in colour with a light red hue. Displaying a perfumed like intensity the nose offers up alluring aromatics of violets, red cherries, strawberries and subtle rhubarb which are followed by hints of anise, forest floor and brambly dried herbs. Silken and supple in its feel the delicious palate is layered with red to dark cherry and strawberry fruits. Subtle anise, rhubarb, forest floor and dried herb elements sit underneath. Excellent power wave with velvet smooth tannins and juicy acidity. Finishes long, expansive and spicy.
  Drink over the next 5-6 years.
  Alc. 13.5%

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  There was so much to love in this Pinot, from its complexity to its sapidity to its long length. With a ruby hue and a slight tinge of purple, it is bright in colour but also aroma, showing bountiful red cherry, strawberry, raspberry, confectionery, forest floor and musk. The palate is full of flavour yet it’s refined and not over the top, with the brightness of fruit carrying from the first sip to the last. A highly enjoyable wine.
  94 Points
  Brendan Black – WinePilot.com

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