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Lagavulin 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - Travel Exclusive

Islay, SCOTLAND
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$119. 99
Bottle
$1439.88 Dozen

ABV: 43%

"extremely impressive, and especially for the price... The whole thing screams charm, confidence and charisma!" - whiskyfun.com
Lagavulin have released several odd age statements including a nine and an eleven year old. This one debuted in mid 2019 at Fèis Ìle (the Islay Festival of Music and Malt) and was subsequently exclusive to travel retail. Matured in x-Bourbon and freshly-charred casks, the former add sweetness while the rejuvenated (STR) casks add spicy, woody notes. Like Caol Ila, youth is a good thing when it comes to Lagavulin. The style here is closer to the cask strength 12 year old than the standard 16, showing a similar 'mineral' dryness. Powerful aromas of seashore, kelp, a little iodine, baked citrus, oatmeal, light vanilla sweetness, cured meats and white pepper follow through with the kind of complexity and length you associate with this distillery: Fresh, peppery and unmistakably maritime, finishing with a dash of creamy vanilla before the aftertaste turns austere and minerally with lingering smoke. Classic, and with decent intensity at 43%. If you follow Islay, it would be be silly to skip it.
Other reviews... A rather cool and, on paper, legitimately good value bottling that seems to have just flown under the radar in recent years. Colour: gold. Nose: feels like a younger version of the 16yo, in a very good way and in a way that, for example, the 8yo does not. Lovely fat peat, dried seaweed, soot and earthy and rooty medicinal notes, a little seawater and a little hessian. Very smart! Mouth: excellent! Jammy, sweet, oily peat, tar extracts, seawater, iodine, sooty smoke, more tar and more of these hessian cloth notes. I also find some cured meats and various notes of herbs, ointments and salty liquorice. In some ways it is also even reminiscent of some old 12 year old Lagas at 43%, which is no mean feat! Finish: good length, very peaty, sooty, salty, tarry and earthy - terrific! Comments: extremely impressive, and especially for the price. I don't do bang for your buck bottles each month on WF, but this would almost certainly qualify. There is something charmingly old school in the use of 43% here, which works extremely well. The whole thing screams charm, confidence and charisma! 88 points - whiskyfun.com
Notes from distillery... Backed by an elusive softly fruity tang of bruised pears or mature white wine the top notes are naturally powerfully peaty and fresh-clean, with peat smoke, wood tar and antiseptic cream. Maritime hints that seem to emerge from within them suggest a walk on the beach in a fresh, salty sea breeze, with wafts of sweet seaweed and hemp rope. A drop of water suppresses the fruity notes and introduces the clean, fresh aromas of a mineral oil or a salt water rock pool. Spicy, smoky, warming and drying, with a deep intensity. There’s a pleasingly smoky aftertaste with a warming spiciness, which is calmed by the addition of water.

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Laherte Freres Rose de Meunier Extra Brut Champagne

Champagne, FRANCE
$115. 00
Bottle
$1380.00 Dozen

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Diam Cork

Aurélien Laherte’s Rose de Meunier is constructed from fruit grown in Côteaux Sud d'Épernay & Vallée De La Marne. 100% Pinot Meunier, grown ecologically on limestone and chalky soils. The base wine is made up of 60% direct pressed white wine, 30% maceration (destemmed fruit is left in contact with the skins for a short while) and 10% red wine, which is fermented and matured in a combination of large format foudres and oak barrels.
An exceptionally fine and very persistent bead weaves its way through a strawberry pink coloured base after a well formed frothy white mousse dissipates. Filling the nostrils are enticing strawberry and raspberry aromatics which are complexed by some baked bread, yeast lees and light toast notes. Delightfully sculptured by refreshing acidity, the palate has delicious raspberry and strawberry fruits racing across it with yeast lees, baked bread and chalky tones lending further interest. Finishes nervy, crisp and long.
Alc. 12.5%
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The NV Extra Brut Rosé de Meunier is dazzling. Rich yet focused, with superb depth, Laherte's Extra Brut Rosé is a magical Champagne in every way. Orange peel, sweet red berry fruit, cranberry, mint and chalk are some of the many aromas and flavors that develop as this breathtaking Champagne shows off its pedigree. This release is a blend of 2017 and 2016 composed of 60% Meunier (white), 30% Meunier (macerated) and 10% Meunier (still red wine). In a word: magical. Dosage is 2.5 grams per liter. Disgorged: March, 2020.
94 points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous

Very open and fruity, showing raspberries, wild strawberries, violets and manuka honey on the nose. So pure, fun and fresh with a medium body and light bubbles. 100% pinot meunier, 60% pressed into white wine plus 30% macerated juice plus 10% still red wine. Base wine 2022. Dosage 2.5g/L. Disgorged January 2025. Drink now.
92 points
JamesSuckling.com

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Laherte Freres Ultradition Extra Brut Champagne

Champagne, FRANCE
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$99. 99
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$1199.88 Dozen

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Diam Cork

Aurélien Laherte’s Ultradition showcases vineyards from 8 villages of the Côteaux Sud d'Épernay & Vallée De La Marne. 60% Pinot Meunier, 30% Chardonnay and 10% Pinot Noir grown ecologically on limestone soils. The base wine is vinified in a combination of large format foudres, tanks and oak barrels, where it partially goes through malolactic fermentation. The assemblage contains 40% of reserve wines that have been aged in barrel. Finally, the wine spends 6 months maturing on fine lees in bottle before disgorgement for release.
Showing ample buoyancy over a pale straw coloured base is a lacy white mousse. A delicate yet very persistent bead finely threading its way through the wines core. Captivating aromatics of yeast lees and baked bread are followed by some citrus, oily toast like notes and hints of almond. Vividly sculptured the palate combines tension with intensity and richness delivering citrusy yeast lees and toasty baked bread flavours over a stimulating finish of subtle cashew and a chalky minerality. Concludes long and refined with a chiselled feel.
Alc. 12.5%
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Lovely orange and raspberry fruit on the nose, with some candied citrus and brioche. Very bright, fruity and full of joy, with lively acidity and fine bubbles. 60% meunier, 30% chardonnay and 10% pinot noir. Based on 2022, with 50% reserve wine. Disgorged December 2024. 4 g/L dosage. Drink now.
92 points
JamesSuckling.com

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Laphroaig Oak Select Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - Gift Pack with Glass

Islay, SCOTLAND
$84. 99
Bottle
$1019.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

Comes with a bonus branded tasting glass.
Considered "the easy-going one" in the Laphroaig line-up, the repackaged Oak Select is created from selected casks from each of the distillery's key styles (Quarter Cask, PX, Triple Wood, and 10 year old) with one exception - the heart of the spirit is reportedly sourced from a final maturation in virgin American oak. Seasoned whisky drinkers will be aware that new wood is rarely used in Scotch Whisky maturation. Instead, almost all whisky is put into casks that have previously held other beverages, usually Bourbon or Sherry. New wood tends to stamp its inherent flavours into the whisky in a definitive way. Can we expect this to be a battle between peat reek and coconut?
Other reviews... Missed by a trick by not being unfiltered and 46% 89 points - Jim Murrays Whisky Bible 2018
...The nose is reminiscent of freshly-treated decking, before some classic iodine creeps in. Water brings out geranium, pollen, and damp leather. The palate is simple, clean, and mild (and smoky), with bay leaf, light dried fruit, and that oily wood. Undoubtedly there's a lot going on, but it’s not married, and 40% means it lacks the necessary wallop.
82 points - whiskyadvocate.com, reviewed by: Dave Broom (Fall 2014)

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Laphroaig The Cask Legacy Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Islay, SCOTLAND
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$159. 99
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$1919.88 Dozen

ABV: 48%

"...a sherry butt away from one of the best new whiskies of the year.” - Jim Murray
Initiated by Distillery manager, John Campbell as a tribute to the managers who preceded him, this Travel Retail Exclusive Laphroaig was left to rest in first-fill, over-charred ex-bourbon barrels before further maturing in large, new European oak hogsheads. The latter provide a slower maturation than traditional casks. This is a newly introduced procedure at Laphroaig, and the result is not only a deep, but also a rich and structured whisky with notes of signature peat smoke, caramelised dark fruits and an oily, woody finish. Fans should appreciate the significantly higher ABV: - 48%, up from just 40% on Laphroaig 10.
Other reviews… almost Laphroaig in concentrated form. The saltiness has receded but is there enough to raise the flavour profiles when need be… a sherry butt away from one of the best new whiskies of the year.” 92.5 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2018

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Laphroaig Quarter Casks Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Islay, SCOTLAND
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$119. 99
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$1439.88 Dozen

ABV: 48%

"Layer upon layer of sexed up peatiness. Hits mega malt status" - Jim Murray Whisky Bible
Two hundred years ago, when the Scotts began moving whisky around the country in smaller barrels (aka quarter casks) they were improving more than methods of logistics. The smaller vessels made it easier for mules to carry and for the distillers to smuggle (what better way to inspire innovation than a ploy against the tax man!). In more recent times, with the rise of the micro distiller, smaller casks have played an important part by rapidly speeding-up the maturation process, increasing the whisky to oak contact ratio, in theory making it more palatable, at a faster rate.
For this release, after an initial period in x-bourbon barrels, the liquid was transferred into new, specially produced quarter casks for a final seven-to eight-month period. It's also bottled at a higher ABV to keep in line with older traditions. There's a serious complexity to the bouquet, with the first passing reeking of choc fudge and vanilla-laced peat. After a few minutes in the glass, the nose loses a little punch, but becomes more maritime; A subtle peppermint note combines with hints of bandaid and seaweed. In the mouth, this is a robust, oily, mouth-filling Laphroaig experience with waves of sweet smoke, salt, pepper, iodine and vanilla delivered in a creamy, warming mouthfeel with a mild prickle. The finish is refreshingly dry with cocoa, more peat and subtle baked citrus note lingering. Quarter Cask is not a gentle Laphroaig, but it’s much more compelling than the standard issue 10. If you can score a bottle close to one hundred dollars, don't hesitate. 48% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... “Nose: Burning embers of peat in a crofter’s fireplace; sweet intense malt and lovely, refreshing citrus as well; Taste: mouthwatering, mouth-filling and mouth-astounding: the perfect weight of the smoke has no problems filling every crevice of the palate; builds towards a sensationally sweet maltiness in the middle; Finish: really long and dries appropriately with smoke and spice. Classic Laphroaig. Balance: a great distillery back to its awesome, if a little sweet, self. Layer upon layer of sexed up peatiness. The previous bottling just needed an extra complexity on the nose for this to hit mega malt status. Now it has been achieved” 96 points - Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible 2015
The whisky begins sweet and creamy, with notes of vanilla, honey, and ripe malt (reminiscent of a malting floor). Then the Laphroaig signature peat smoke, seaweed, tar, and medicinal notes emerge. Bottling at 48% and without chill-filtering keeps the whisky from being dulled down. A whisky that is very dynamic. Nicely done. 90 points - whiskyadvocate.com

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Laphroaig PX Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky (1000ml)

Islay, SCOTLAND
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$169. 99
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$2039.88 Dozen

ABV: 48%

"Unquestionably one of the great malts of the year...in spite of itself". - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible
Triple aged in ex-Bourbon barrels, quarter casks and Pedro Ximénez sherry butts, this deeply coloured Laphroaig opens with a PX top note almost overwhelming the expected distillery aromas. Brandy soaked raisins and dark chocolate amid flashes of sweet peat and pepper give way to smouldering cedar, cigar box and hints of elastoplast, accenting fruit cake in later inspections. Terrific balance in the sweet, smokey-malt mid palate; vanilla and Christmas cake add richness to the finish. Prolonged and lozenge-like with Laphroaig's trademark medicinal edge and pepperiness breaking through late, finally checked by the sherry. A big PX influence here but it's deftly handled - think of it as drunken Christmas pudding, Islay-style. 48% Alc./Vol. Normally travel retail exclusive.
Other reviews... This ultra sweet wine is often paired with smokey malt, often with disastrous consequences. Here it has worked, but only because the PX has been controlled itself by absolutely outstanding oak. And the ability of the smoke to take on several roles and personas simultaneously. A quite beautiful whisky and unquestionably one of the great malts of the year...in spite of itself. 96 points - Jim Murrays Whisky Bible 2015
...truly is excellent stuff, that sweet Pedro Ximenez sherry finish has added just enough fruit & spice to balance the oak and smoke. If the sweetness was just a tad more subdued, and it stated on the label if it was chill filtered, it likely would have scored even higher! Definitely my favourite Laphroaig so far, followed closely by Quarter Cask and 18 year old. 4.5 / 5 - peatedperfection.blogspot.com/
Gold Medal - International Wine & Spirits Competition 2021

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Larmandier-Bernier Longitude Champagne Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut

Champagne, FRANCE
Reduced from $180.00
$160. 00
Bottle
$1920.00 Dozen

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Diam Cork

Other Reviews....
The Larmandier-Bernier wines are marked by a feeling of textural intensity and vinous resonance that is quite distinctive. The wines are fermented in wood, mostly larger format foudre with some smaller barrels, with spontaneous fermentations and generally minimal handling. Dosage is on the low side. In recent years, the style here has shifted towards a greater focus on energy and tension than in the past, likely a reflection of a generational change being led by Pierre and Sophie Larmandier’s sons Arthur and Georges. The wines remain compelling.
The NV Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Longitude 1er Cru is a powerful, ample wine. The Longitude builds beautifully in the glass, creamy and textured, with tons of resonance. Pear, white pepper, dried flowers, mint and chalk are all delineated in a Champagne that blends power and tension. This is all class. Dosage is 3 grams per liter. Disgorged: February, 2023.
94 Points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous (November 2023)
Scents of just ripe stone fruit, talc, faint honey and toast, a light caramel note too, all adding up to quite subtle and pretty. Creaminess in texture with very fine bead, vivacious and fresh-tasting with lovely salty-chalky feel very present through the wine and to the powdery, lightly puckering finish. Vinous in a way, gently savoury throughout, exceptionally long and runs with so much energy. Beautiful.
95 Points
Mike Bennie - The Wine Front (March 2020)

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2024 Laroche Saint-Martin Chablis

Chablis, FRANCE
$59. 99
Bottle
$719.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)

ABV: 12%

Closure: Stelvin

A delicious, gorgeously rounded Chablis.
Founded in 1850, Domaine Laroche is one of the largest owners of Premier and Grand Cru vineyards in Chablis. Their Saint Martin Chablis is a blend of the very best plots of the Domaine’s 60 hectares of Chablis appellation vineyards. 85% of it is aged on fine lees in stainless steel tanks and 15% in 55hl foudres for minimum of 6 months.
Brilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Delightful pear, lime and green apple scents sail through the nostrils overlaid by wet slate, oyster shell and mineral notes. Delicious pear and lime fruits carry a slippery flow across what is a gorgeously rounded palate. Notions of green apple, wet stone, subtle infusions of fresh herbs and a saline like minerality the undercard. Excellent intensity with brisk acidity lending a fresh feel across the long shapely finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 12%

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2024 Lawson's Dry Hills Gewurztraminer

Marlborough, NEW ZEALAND
$19. 99
Bottle
$239.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2025-2027)

ABV: 14%

Closure: Stelvin

This luscious, intensely flavoured Gewurztraminer was sourced predominately from Lawson’s Home Block vineyard which was planted in 1981. The 2024 vintage was low yielding, and the dry season meant the grapes ripened perfectly, packed with flavour.
Luscious and exotic, this is a superb example of Gewurztraminer.
Brilliant water like core with distinct highlights of green skirting the edges. Incredibly potent nose with exotic scents of lychee, rosewater, musk and Turkish delight captivating the olfactory senses. Some pear and subtle ginger spice notes also chime in. Engulfing the mouth are luscious lychee, Turkish delight and rosewater flavours with notions of musk and ginger spice the undercard. Excellent concentration and power with a long off dry finish that’s balanced by fresh acidity.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 14%

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2022 Le Baron de Malleret

Haut Medoc, Bordeaux, FRANCE
$42. 99
Bottle
$515.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

A medium to full bodied entry level Bordeaux that shows ample richness and power.
The second label of Chateau de Malleret, this wine comes from 25 year old vines and is a blend of 65% Merlot, 31% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Petit Verdot.
Midnight black dark red colour with a dark red hue. Elevated aromas of blackcurrant and liquorice are trailed by some spicy vanillin cedar, dusty earth and subtle dried herb notes. Rich and concentrated, the medium to full bodied palate is flooded with juicy blackcurrant and liquorice fruits. Some black cherry, inky earth and spicy vanillin cedar elements sit underneath. Powerful and quite opulent in nature it has ripe, slightly chewy tannins and a long deeply fruited finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 13.5%

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Longrow Peated Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Campbeltown, SCOTLAND
Reduced from $199.99
$149. 99
Bottle
$1799.88 Dozen

ABV: 46%

Collectors note: Unlike previous editions, this version was released without the original box. This is Springbank's contribution to saving the environment. Springbank's labels almost always arrive with minor wearing and markings, most often to the top of the front labels. This is unavoidable. If you are likely to be disappointed by minor label scuffing, we recommend you don't buy these whiskies.
Ever since 1973, a run of twice distilled peated malt has been produced at Springbank (Springbank itself is two and a half times distilled). Named after an earlier distillery in Campbeltown, Longrow's creation was prompted by a whisky shortage. According to Serge Valentin, it shares parallels with Tobermory’s Ledaig and Clynelish’s Brora. All were created because Islay whisky was in short supply after severe droughts in the late 1960s, and because of the temporary closure of Caol Ila.
Longrow has always been up there with some of the peatiest whiskies available, having phenol levels matching the likes of Ardbeg. Typically matured in both sherry and bourbon casks, for many whisky lovers, it's also the best non-Islay peated malt on the market - probably because it's not just about smoke. It also retains some of Campbeltown's coastal character for added interest.
Reviewed in 2020... This NAS edition replaced the Longrow C.V. bottling circa 2013 which contained 6, 10 and 14-year-old whiskies, so expect a similar composition here. Clear bright gold. Initially reticent with light citrus and grassy / farmyard notes developing to choc fudge and sooty peat. Hints of Fisherman's Friend, pipe tobacco and smoked fish in later passes. Full bodied and nicely balanced with a delicious integration of peat-soaked vanilla, peppery malt and coastal freshness. Ends dry, pleasantly spicy and vibrant with suggestions of Fisherman's Friend, kelp and cocoa in the fade. Earthy, coastal and complex. Great stuff. 46% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.
Other reviews... [+/- 2020 bottling] The plainest, purest, cheapest, simplest Longrow, and certainly not my least favourite, although I have to confess that I haven't tried it since 2015 (WF 89). This wee NAS is said to gather whiskies aged from 7 to 14, matured in a variety of casks (most refill, according to the refreshingly light colour). Colour: white wine. Nose: some pinewood burning in the fireplace, in a remote chalet in the Alps, while you're having a quick sauna (oils, ointments) with a glass of chardonnay in hand (would one do that?) and a plate of oysters on the side. There's also more spices than usual, at least that's my feeling. Curry, pepper, heavy nutmeg… Did they strengthen the oak treatment? Mouth: indeed it may be a little oakier and spicier than usual, but I'm totally fine with these notes of mustard, tobacco, mussels cooked in curry sauce, these tiny burnt touches reminiscent of burnt tyres, the ashes… Finish: very long, saltier yet, lemony, mustardy, peppery, with a sweeter aftertaste. Comments: still love it, even if I have the impression that it became more modern, so more wood-driven than before. 87 points - whiskyfun.com
Winner: Best Campbeltown Single Malt - 2013 World Whiskies Awards

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MacNair’s Lum Reek 10 Year Old Cask Strength Batch 2 Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

SCOTLAND
$109. 99
Bottle
$1319.88 Dozen

ABV: 55.8%

Lum Reek Batch 2 repeats the successful formula of Batch 1, using Islay, Speyside, and aged GlenAllachie malts, which come together in Spanish sherry casks, wine barriques & virgin oak casks. 55.8% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtrered.
Other reviews... This gives a deep peat boost, big enough to counter most of the red wine character. It shows a dry and tannic side at times, but overall it is well composed and a good option for an intense, affordable peat bomb. - whiskynotes.be
A blend by Glenallachie's famous Billy Walker. It does come with a story and, apparently, with some peat. Colour: gold. Nose: smoke and soot and ashes and dough and tons of bacon. With water: lemon peel, grass, plasticine, hand cream, garden bonfire. Mouth (neat): Islay. That's the thing, when you add 5%, you feel it. When you add 10%, it's smoky. And when you add 20% and beyond, it's a peater. With water: an excellent, crisp, chiselled, uncomplicated citrusy peater. Finish: long and peaty. Zillions of companies are having such peaty blends these days, but I believe this one's particularly, err, peaty. And good. Walnuts and teas in the aftertaste, that should be the 'sherry'. Comments: of course it's good. 83 points - whiskyfun.com
"The nose brings notes of peat together with more subtle hints of toffee, nuts and cinnamon. Moving on to the palate, there are some light sherry notes together with sultanas, toffee and a hint of smoke. The cinnamon note develops and leads in to the finish." - Bronze - World Whisky Awards 2023

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2024 Main Divide Pinot Gris

North Canterbury, NEW ZEALAND
$22. 99
Bottle
$275.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Stelvin

A rich, luscious Alsatian styled Pinot Gris.
Bright straw colour with a watery hue. Enthralling the olfactory senses are exotic scents of ripe pear, lychee, rosewater and musk with some baked apple and ginger spice notes also evident. Rich, luscious ripe pear, red apple, honeysuckle and musk flavours engulf the mouth. Flashes of lychee and ginger spice lie underneath. Viscous in it’s texture, it has a fresh off dry finish that’s long and enveloping.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 13.5%
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A hat tip to the classic style from Alsace, harvested at optimal ripeness to deliver a range of natural flavours and white spice with fresh white nectarine and pear, a satin texture, refreshing acid line and distinctive mouthfeel. The fruit is gently pressed then fermented in stainless steel tanks at a cool temperature to retain varietal purity and freshness. The wine is then lees aged (sur lie), prior to bottling. A decent acid line and fine tannins mouthfeel add length and complexity. Best drinking from 2024 through 2027.
93 Points
CamDouglasms.com

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2022 Maude Mohawk Hill Pinot Noir

Central Otago, NEW ZEALAND
$59. 99
Bottle
$719.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2025-2033)

ABV: 14%

Closure: Stelvin

Expansive, concentrated and powerful Central Otago Pinot.
Mohawk Hiil is a single vineyard wine sourced from Maude’s Lowburn vineyard planted in 2008. It is only produced in great years.
Semi translucent red to dark red colour with black toned edges and a light red hue. Fragrant red to dark cherry, strawberry and violet scents engulf the olfactory senses with some trailing anise, forest floor, fresh herb and spice notes. Delicious red to dark cherry, strawberry and rhubarb fruits are expansive, concentrated and powerful in their flow across the palate. Brambly cedar, forest floor and spicy fresh herb infusions ensue. Supple mouth feel with bright acidity, velvety tannins and a long energetic red to dark fruited conclusion.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 14%

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Maxime Trijol Selection XO Cognac (700ml)

Cognac, FRANCE
$99. 99
Bottle
$1199.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

A super buy in XO Cognac with the presentation to match.
A 'sister' bottling to our biggest selling XO cognac, Maxime Trijol's 'XO Selection' is composed of slightly younger eaux de vie, drawing on a higher proportion of Ugni Blanc from the Fins Bois appellation. The value looks to be just as exceptional as their signature XO, with no big brand house coming close to the price being offered here. 40% Alc./Vol.
Notes from the producers... Amber-mahogany dress with golden and coppery highlights. Brilliant colour. The first nose is floral (iris, jasmine) and spicy (hazelnut, vanilla wood). The attack is silky and voluptuous. The aromatic notes are intense and round (floral, fruity marmalade, woody). Very beautiful, noble and well-balanced Cognac.

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2025 Mermerus Pinot Noir

Bellarine Peninsula, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$32. 99
Bottle
$395.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Established in 1996 by Paul and Jennifer Champion the Mermerus Pinot Noir is produced from a single vineyard in the Geelong sub region of Bellarine Peninsula. The fruit was hand picked from low yielding vines (1.8 tonnes per acre), open fermented, basket pressed and matured in seasoned French oak barriques for 10 months.
Seductive, silky and powerful this is a superb expression of Geelong Pinot Noir that delivers terrific value.
Dark red core with black toned edges and a red to dark red hue. Soaring out of the glass are perfumed scents of violet, dark cherry, strawberry and anise followed by some fresh herb, forest floor and spicy cedar notes. Uber delicious, the palate is decorated with dark cherry, strawberry and anise flavours that carry a gorgeous supple feel. Unravelling across the back half are notions of dried herbs, brambly cedar, forest floor and spice. Boasting outstanding intensity, depth and power, silky smooth tannins extend across what is a very long and highly seductive finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 13.5%

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2023 Mont-Redon Reserve Cotes du Rhone

Cotes du Rhone, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
Reduced from $26.99
$22. 99
Bottle
$275.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Mont-Redon is one of Chateauneuf-du-Pape’s largest estate’s with almost 100 hectares under vine and has one of the longest histories in the entire Rhône Valley. The estate has passed through many families over the centuries, but it’s modern history really started in 1923 with the then manager, Henri Plantin. Henri was a colleague and contemporary of Baron Pierre Le Roy de Boiseaumarié, the man credited with spearheading the creation of France’s entire AOC system in 1936. It was Henri’s drive and vision that established the estate as one of the ‘Grand Crus’ in Chateauneuf du Pape. Since 2017 Mont-Redon has been managed by Pierre Fabre, Henri’s great-great-grandson who has brought with him a renewed enthusiasm for producing the very finest wines.
Mont-Redon also produce a great value Cotes du Rhone. The 2023 vintage is a blend 50% Syrah and 41% Grenache with the remaining 9% comprised of Marselan, Mourvèdre & Carignan. Destemmed and fermented in stainless steel with about two weeks on skins and gentle pump-overs to promote a fine tannin structure, it then sees a further 8 months maturation in tank.
Awash with juicy black fruits this is a dense, concentrated and chewy Cotes du Rhone that delivers fabulous value.
Pitch black heart with a dark red black tinged hue. Pronounced black cherry and liquorice scents intermingle with some black raspberry, scorched earth, herbs du Provence and peppered dried meat notes. Rich, concentrated and chewy, the weighty palate is flush with juicy black raspberry, black cherry and liquorice fruits. Infusions of herbs du Provence, scorched earth and blackpepper also chime in. Dense sinewy tannins with the amply powered finish laden with succulent black fruit and peppered earth characters.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 14.5%

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2025 Monte Tondo Mito Soave

Veneto, ITALY
$16. 99
Bottle
$203.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)

ABV: 12%

Closure: Stelvin

A mouth watering Soave detailed with delicious pear and red apple fruits.
The Monte Tondo vineyard can be found nestling in the gentle hills of Soave just a few kilometres from Verona on a slope overlooking the valley. Today it is 4th generation brother and sister team, Luca and Marta Magnabosco, who carry on their family’s passion for the land and its wines.
Twenty-five hectares of vineyards are situated on the best plots that the Soave zone can offer on predominately volcanic soils: Monte Tenda, Monte Foscarino and Monte Tondo. The wines produced, from 100% Garganaga, are intensely perfumed with an unmistakable Soave character somewhere between florals and fruitiness.
Brilliant water like core with a faint greenish tinge around the outskirts. Pear, lime and red apple skin aromas leap out of the glass trailed by some quince and wet stone notes. Delicious pear and red apple fruits drive the palate with notions of lime, wet stone and minerals lining the back half. Nicely shaped mid palate feel with crisp acidity enlivening the long, mouth watering finish.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 12%

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2024 Monte Tondo Soave Classico

Veneto, ITALY
$22. 99
Bottle
$275.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2025-2027)

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Texturally voluminous and concentrated Soave with crisp acidity and a long expressive finish.

The Monte Tondo vineyard can be found nestling in the gentle hills of Soave just a few kilometres from Verona on a slope overlooking the valley. Today it is 4th generation brother and sister team, Luca and Marta Magnabosco, who tend to the 25 hectares of vineyards situated on the best plots that the Soave zone can offer.
Brilliant water like core with a subtle greenish tinged surrounds. Elevated pear and red apple skin aromas are complimented by some lime, fresh herb and wet slate notes. Concentrated pear and red apple fruits are delivered with terrific textural volume over a spicy quince and wet stone back drop. Crisp acidity with a long expressive finish.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 12.5%

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Pleasant citrusy, peachy and floral-mineral aromas follow through to a medium-bodied palate with a silky texture and good intensity of fruit, driven by nicely balanced acidity through the long, flavorful finish. Bright peaches and a hint of almond at the end. All in good order and delicious. Sustainable. Vegan. Drink now.
92 points
JamesSuckling.com

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Morris Rutherglen Classic Muscat (500ml)

Rutherglen, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$29. 99
Bottle
$359.88 Dozen

ABV: 17.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Brown Muscat grapes from non-irrigated vines are fermented and the resulting juice fortified with high strength neutral spirit. Maturation takes place in large oak casks ranging in size from 1500 to 4500 litres.
Sienna Brown, onion skin colour with an olive green hue. Honeyed raisin and marmalade top notes meld into some well integrated spirit with toffee and subtle rancio end notes. Texturally viscous with a creamy like feel the palate is filled with sweet concentrated flavours of raisins, honey and marmalade over fine spirit, marzipan and some distinct rancio characters. Finishes with a long texturally viscous aftertaste of raisins, honey, marmalade, marzipan and rancio characters.
Alc 17.5%
Other Reviews....
World-class taste, tiny price. This amber-coloured elixir carries impressive complexity for what is only the second muscat classification level. Invites grilled fig, dried fruits, raisin fruitcake and chocolate panforte with toasted nuts and burnt toffee, launching silky smooth and long across the palate with a delightful freshness. So good. 500ml.
95 points
Jeni Port - James Halliday's Australian Wine Companion

Much younger than the AUD $90 Old Premium but still showing great depth of flavour and lusciousness, this has a medium-deep red/tawny hue with yellow tints, and a hauntingly perfumed bouquet of rose petals, flowers and spicy muscat fruit. Very sweet, deep, lush flavour and freshness. Great quality – and affordable! (screwcap)
95 points
Huon Hooke

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Morris Rutherglen Classic Tawny (500ml)

Rutherglen, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$29. 99
Bottle
$359.88 Dozen

ABV: 17.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Produced from Shiraz, Grenache and Mataro grapes this is an excellent example of entry level Tawny. Dark red onion brown colour with an onion brown hue. The nose shows medium intensity with scents of Christmas cake and honeyed walnuts over marzipan and light well integrated brandy spirit notes. Initial raisin and honey flavours meld into some marzipan and nutty brandy spirit. Dry nutty finish with the nuttiness following through to the aftertaste of walnuts, honey raisins and marzipan.
Alc 17.5%

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Morris of Rutherglen Old Premium Rare Liqueur Topaque (500ml)

Rutherglen, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$115. 00
Bottle
$1380.00 Dozen

ABV: 17.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Established in 1859, Morris Wines of Rutherglen is the continuing story of 5 generations of family winemakers. Over these 158 years, the Morris family have earned their esteemed position as one of the most prominent winemaking families in Australia. Today, David Morris continues their winemaking history combining tradition with contemporary techniques, ensuring that the Morris name remains one of the Australia’s most iconic and respected wine family dynasties.
Despite the waning interest in fortifieds over the last decade these amazing wines are unique to Australia and internationally renowned treasures that should not be lost to future generations. A warming glass of Muscat or Tokay is indispensable during the winter months.
Totally opaque sienna brown black colour with a deep walnut brown olive green hue. Such is its viscosity that it clings to the side of the glass like paint. Knockout aromatics of toffee, honey and raisins are laced with perfectly integrated spirit. Nuances of marmalade, Christmas cake and spice are also apparent in this very complex sniff. Prodigiously rich with a syrupy like texture, so thick that you could almost eat it with a spoon, the palate is completely saturated with a concentrate of raisin, honey, toffee and maple syrup flavours over traces of marmalade, well integrated spirit and spice. Exceptionally long conclusion of honey, raisins, toffee, marmalade, finely integrated spirit, maple syrup and spice. Pure decadence in a bottle. Alc 17.3%
Other reviews.... The colour is an astounding density. A myriad of dried fruit panettone, lapsang, five-spice, hoisin and roasted walnut doused in espresso and bitter chocolate, reel from a core of thoroughbred intensity. An immense wine that dichotomously, despite its sheer weight, almost evaporates from the tip of the tongue and surfaces of the cheeks, while lingering endlessly.
99 points - Ned Goodwin - James Halliday's Australian Wine Companion

Almost incomprehensible concentration here. This has a deeply aged, toasty and dark nutty edge on the nose. Roasted honey, dark chocolate, coffee and roasted malt, too. The palate has implausibly concentrated flavors that follow the same threads shown on the nose, all swooningly sweet and rich. Yet, somehow it extrudes and balances to the point of lightness, leaving a trail of long, dark and toasted flavors of almonds. Extremely impressive and complex. Drink now. Screw cap.
98 points - JamesSuckling.com

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2023 Mr Riggs J.F.R. Shiraz

McLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
Reduced from $49.99
$44. 99
Bottle
$539.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2026-2034)

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Formerly known simply as Mr Riggs Shiraz, beginning with the 2018 vintage this wine was re-branded J.F.R. as a tribute to winemaker Ben Riggs father. Fruit is sourced from three of McLaren Vale’s iconic Shiraz vineyards; Piebald Gully, Gateway and Martins Vineyard. Maturation took place in a mixture of 85% French oak and 15% American oak with 35% being new oak.
Rich, velvety and seductive, this is a magnificent McLaren Vale Shiraz that delivers a powerhouse of flavour.
Dense inky black heart with a deep dark red black hue. Potent aromas of blackberry, liquorice, dark plum and dark chocolate waft out of the glass trailed by some vanillin oak, subtle earthy mocha and spice notes. Rich, densely concentrated and velvety, the weighty palate delivers a powerhouse of flavour with plush blackberry, liquorice and dark plum fruits engulfing the mouth. Vanillin oak, dark chocolate, earthy mocha and spice nuances take a back seat. Beautifully integrated, super polished tannins have an underlying sturdiness. Opulent and deep, it boasts an ultra long finish that’s pure seduction.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 14.5%

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2023 Mr Riggs Outpost Coonawarra Cabernet

Coonawarra, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$22. 99
Bottle
$275.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)

ABV: 14%

Closure: Stelvin

Ben Riggs sourced the fruit for this excellent Cabernet Sauvignon from one of Coonawarra’s top growers - Michael Wetherall’s, Wetherall Estate. From two premium vineyards on the estate that are a combination of terra rossa and sandy loam soils, the sites are located at the northern end of the region and are traditionally some of the earlier ripening blocks that deliver lower yields but excellent concentration. Picked on different days and from different blocks to allow for optimum ripening and multiple blending options, parcels of fruit for this Cabernet were separately fermented in 5 tonne open fermenters. On skin fermentation was completed before pressings were sent to barrel to complete fermentation in a 30% new French and 5% American oak combination.
A beautifully balanced Coonawarra Cabernet that’s deeply concentrated and amply fleshed yet wonderfully refined.
Dense midnight black core with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Sailing out of the glass with plenty of intensity are enticing blackcurrant, mulberry and choc mint aromas which intermingle with vanillin cedar, tobacco and spicy dried herb notes. Rich blackcurrant, liquorice and mulberry fruits caress the mid weighted palate with ample flesh and concentration. Lending further interest are notions of spicy vanillin cedar, earthy tobacco and infusions of bay leaf. Beautifully balanced and structured it has fine grained tannins and a finish that’s long and deep yet refined.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 14%
Other Reviews....
A classic regional statement here, again sourcing the variety from outside Riggs’s home base – and unsurprisingly Coonawarra, showcasing its best-known features. Starts with a fragrant crush of black berries, bay leaf and mint providing their herbal aromatics, before easing into the palate with a certain grace and elegance, juicy, superfine tannin feels with just a delicate grab to finish, oak supportive and balanced – impressive given a decent amount is new French. Winner winner lamb shank dinner.
94 Points
Tony Love – WinePilot.com

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2025 Mulline Portarlington Pinot Noir

Geelong, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$59. 99
Bottle
$719.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2026-2034)

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Powerful and expansive yet light in it’s flow with fresh acidity, finely structured tannins and a long savoury finish.
Fermented with 30% whole bunches then matured in French oak (30% new) for a period of 8 months.
Deep dark red black tinged colour with a dark red hue. Perfumed aromatics of violet, red to dark cherry, strawberry, anise and gentle clove soar out of the glass. Bramble, rhubarb, forest floor and spicy cedar notes lend further sophistication. Possessing Pinot Noir’s classic power without weight trait, the palate is detailed with delicious red to dark cherry, strawberry and rhubarb fruits. Subtle notions of bramble, anise, dried herbs, forest floor and spicy cedar lend complexity across the back half. Fresh acidity and finely structured tannins with a very savoury and expansive finish.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 12.5%
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From a single vineyard located right on the water in Portarlington. All '98-planted MV6 clones; 30% whole bunches, 25% new oak. A bright crimson purple. A gorgeous, complex and pure-fruited bouquet of dark cherry, red rose, a hint of potpourri and subtle spice. This has real energy on the palate, which is compact and concentrated, yet light on its feet. The tannins are in perfect harmony with the fruit. Should develop beautifully over the next eight to 10 years.
97+ points
Philip Rich - James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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2025 Muto Vermentino

Murray Darling, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
Reduced from $21.99
$19. 99
Bottle
$239.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now (2025)

ABV: 12%

Closure: Stelvin

A zesty, mineral laced Vermentino brimming with lime, green apple and mango fruits.
Vermentino is native to southern Italy, most famously grown along the coastal regions of Sardinia and Liguria, where its freshness and saline edge are prized. The fruit for this wine was sourced from Chalmers Family’s Merbein vineyard in the Murray Darling region of Victoria.
Brilliant very pale straw colour with flashes of green around the edges and a watery hue. Aromas of lime juice, Granny Smith apple and mango infused with fresh herbs are trailed by some saline mineral like notes. Zesty lime, green apple and mango fruits meld into a Mediterranean herb and stony mineral back drop. Crisp acidity with a long refreshing finish that’s brimming with minerality.
Drink now.
Alc. 12%

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2023 Neldner Road by Dave Powell Barossa Valley Shiraz

Barossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$29. 99
Bottle
$359.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Stelvin

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. 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.
Rich and dense with a liqueur like concentration and voluptuous texture.
Magnificent colour featuring an impenetrable inky black heart along with a near equally deep black dark red hue. Heady aromas of dark to black plum, liquorice and ripe black cherry waft through the nostrils complimented by spicy vanillin oak and earthy mocha notes. Rich, dense and boasting a liqueur like concentration, voluptuously textured black plum, liquorice and black cherry fruits saturate every corner of the palate. Smoky vanillin oak, earthy fennel, mocha and blackpepper characters then move in. Power packed it has somewhat chewy yet velvet like tannins and a long decadent finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 14.5%

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2022 Nicks Secret BFW Barrel Selection Shiraz

Barossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
Reduced from $350.00
$49. 99
Bottle
$599.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2026-2034)

ABV: 15%

Closure: Cork

Produced from only exceptional vintages and from a selection of the very best barrels, this Shiraz sits at the very top of this estates collection. Priced accordingly at $350 you can secure some for just $49.99 on a Nicks Secret deal. Fruit was sourced from 100 year old vines in Seppeltsfield (89%) with the balance coming from a 40 year old vineyard in Stockwell. Maturation took place in premium French oak barrels for a period of 20 months.
Incredibly rich, dense and potent, this is a luxurious expression of old school Barossa Shiraz at an amazing 85% off.
Spectacular depth of colour featuring a pitch black heart and a very deep dark red black tinged hue. Incredibly potent, the nose offers up decadent aromatics of dark plum, liquorice and dark chocolate, lavishly overlaid with spicy vanillin oak and mocha. Some earthy fennel like notes also chime in. Rich, densely concentrated and opulently textured, the weighty palate is saturated with blackberry, dark plum, dark chocolate and liquorice flavours. Prominent vanillin oak inserts itself in the middle with mocha, earth, fennel and spice elements forming the undercard. Luxurious and powerful, it features a velvet smooth yet underlyingly sturdy tannin structure and a very long, plush vanillin oak and mocha laden finish.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 15%
Other Reviews….
Powerful and graceful, this brooding shiraz shows dark fruit richness, smoked game, vanilla, toasty oak, and potpourri aromas on the nose. It's concentrated and plush on the palate, with an opulent mouthfeel and a velvety texture, wonderfully framed by chalky tannins, making it robust and firmly structured with a sustained, gratifying finish. At its best: 2028 to 2042
97 Points
Sam Kim
From the excellent 2022 vintage, the fruit is sourced from two Barossa Valley vineyards, 89% from 100-year-old vines in Seppeltsfield and the remaining 11% from an estate vineyard in Stockwell, where the vines are forty years of age. A percentage of whole bunches are included in the fermentation which is with native yeasts. Maturation is for two years in French oak, 50% new, with the remainder in older hogsheads. Near black with a deep maroon rim, the nose gives us aromas of spices, cassis, root vegetables, dried herbs, cocoa powder, delicatessen meats and blackberries. There is great concentration here, with wonderful balance, and the wine has immensely impressive length. A silky texture with satiny tannins, intensity is maintained throughout. Like this a lot. Enjoy this over the next twenty years. Drink 2026-2046.
96 Points
Ken Gargett – WinePilot.com

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2020 Nicks Secret TCWR MA Barossa Shiraz

Barossa, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
Reduced from $89.99
$29. 99
Bottle
$359.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Cork

Named after the estate’s family matriarch, this Nicks Secret is sourced from the best blocks and only produced in top years. Presented in a monumentally sized bottle to match its decadent contents, everything about this wine oozes pure class. Maturation took place in American oak barrels (100% new).
A glorious, seductive bombshell of a wine at a third of it’s normal price.
Dense pitch black core with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Intoxicating scents of dark plum, liquorice, dark chocolate and toasty vanillin oak engulf the nostrils followed by some earthy mocha and spice notes. Rich, silky and exceptionally concentrated, the full bodied palate is caressed by layers of lavish dark plum, liquorice and dark chocolate flavours which carry a smooth, voluptuous feel. Detailed across the back half are notions of vanillin oak, earthy mocha and subtle spice. Boasting magnificent power and depth it has seamlessly integrated cashmere like tannins and a plush, expansive finish that’s super long.
Outstanding drinking over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 14.5%
Other Reviews….
This comes off four blocks in the Barossa, and is made in years that are considered worthy. In this case, it’s very worthy. Deep purply-red colors. The aroma is immediately captivating with its dark chocolatey fruits, a little mocha, and a touch of cedar. Engaging stuff. And then the palate starts to deliver with its dark plummy richness, a little bit of that licorice nuance and some bright fruity blackberry characters. The oak and tannins have been expertly managed ensuring the wine is perfectly balanced to suit drinking now if you wish, but with the obvious characters to support extended cellaring. Drink 2026-2046.
96 Points
Ray Jordan – WinePilot.com
This is immensely appealing on the nose, showing dark fruit richness, vanilla, star anise, clove, and toasty oak characters with a touch of dark cocoa. The concentrated palate exhibits terrific depth and power, wonderfully framed by velvety texture and beautifully melded tannins. Opulent and plush with sophistication, making it hugely appealing. At its best: now to 2038.
96 Points
Sam Kim

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2018 Nicks Secret Pyrenees Shiraz

Pyrenees, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
Reduced from $69.99
$32. 99
Bottle
$395.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)

ABV: 14%

Closure: Stelvin

From arguably the Pyrenees most iconic producer, this beautifully aged Shiraz is a serious value at less than half it’s normal price. Established in 1973, it sits at highest elevation and is the most remote of the Pyrenees district vineyards. Maturation took place in French oak barriques for a period of 20 months.
An iconic back vintage Pyrenees Shiraz at less than half price!
Magnificent depth of colour featuring a dense inky black core and a very deep dark red black tinged hue. Wafting through the nostrils are intense aromatics of blackberry, liquorice and dark plum which are trailed by some vanillin cedar, scorched earth, dried herb and peppered fennel notes. Plush and concentrated, rich blackberry, dark plum and liquorice fruits are still remarkably fresh and pure in spite of it’s bottle age. Lurking beneath are notions of spicy vanillin cedar, dried herbs, scorched earth, subtle fennel and blackpepper. Polished yet underlyingly muscular tannins and vibrant acidity provide great structure for further cellaring. Finishes long and moreish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 14%
Other Reviews….
An assemblage of the best blocks from the ****** original vineyard. Hand picked, vinified separately with some batches having 25% whole bunches included in ferment. Matured 20 months in French oak (30% new), followed by barrel selection and blending. Strikes a generous pose and colour. There's some pretty smart and attractive oak that is a big part of this wine's appeal. It contributes added gravitas, with wide-ranging influences from prominent spice to a toasty, smoky, mocha overlay. The ripe blackberry, plum, aniseed fruit loves it. Mouth-coating and long. Drink by 2030.
95 Points
Jeni Port - James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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2024 Nicks Secret HBBS TL Barossa Shiraz

Barossa Ranges, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
Reduced from $49.99
$22. 99
Bottle
$275.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)

ABV: 14.8%

Closure: Stelvin

From a producer renown for their blockbuster Barossa reds, this richly flavoured Shiraz has been made in an Amarone style whereby the grapes are rack dried to concentrate the fruit. The resulting wine was then matured in French oak for a period of 18 months. At over 50% off it delivers great value for those who like their Shiraz on the bigger side of town.
Rich, dense and concentrated with an opulent yet chewy mouth feel and power packed finish.
Magnificent colour density featuring a super saturated inky black heart along with an equally deep dark purple black hue. Peppery black cherry, black plum and liquorice scents infiltrate the olfactory senses followed by some fennel, scorched earth and spicy vanillin cedar notes. Rich, dense and concentrated, the full bodied palate is engulfed with lavish black cherry, liquorice and dark to black plum fruits. Opulent mouth feel with chewy, robust tannins providing structure. Spicy vanillin cedar, subtle scorched earth and peppered fennel characters extend across the back half. Power packed it finishes with great density, length and succulence.
Drink over the next 6 years.
Alc. 14.8%
Other Reviews....
A strikingly modern Barossa Shiraz that bursts from the glass with freshness, clarity and energy. Blueberry and dark berry fruits lead the way, vibrant and pure, before subtle notes of espresso bean, spice and crushed mineral detail add depth and sophistication.
The palate is bright, juicy and mouth-wateringly delicious, with beautifully handled fruit intensity balanced by a lively lift and fine savoury edge. There is a polished contemporary feel here, but still plenty of Barossa generosity, carried by excellent freshness and a long, moreish finish. A superb Shiraz with real style and precision.
96 Points
Vino Masters

Deep crimson. Attractive panforte, ripe plum, praline, liquorice aromas. Deeply concentrated yet lithe in structure with ample panforte/ Christmas cake, dark chocolate, liquorice, hint rum and raisin flavours,
fine dense chalky tannins and underlying wax varnish notes. Finishes firm and crispy tight. Now–2036.
95 points
The Vintage Journal Barossa Guide 2026

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2022 Nicks Secret JH FUT McLaren Vale Shiraz

McLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
Reduced from $69.99
$19. 99
Bottle
$239.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2026-2034)

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Diam Cork

From a small but highly regarded McLaren Vale estate, this is the 31st release of this wine which was first made in 1984. Sourced from a single vineyard planted in 1910, these 100 plus year old vines have delivered a rich, full bodied style of Shiraz that has a robust yet opulent feel. Maturation took place in a combination of French and American oak barrels for a period of 24 months.
Rich, bold and lavishly proportioned, this is a rare opportunity to get your hands on a superb Mclaren Vale Shiraz produced from 100+ year old vines for just $20.
Dense inky black heart with a very deep dark red black tinged hue. Ripe blackberry, liquorice and dark chocolate aromas engulf the nostrils followed by complimenting notes of spicy vanillin oak, earthy fennel and pepper. Rich, bold and lavishly proportioned, the full bodied palate is swamped with blackberry, liquorice, vanillin oak and fennel flavours. Earthy dark chocolate and spice elements linger underneath. Robust yet opulent in its feel with a firmly built tannin structure and fresh acidity supporting the sumptuous fruit. Concentrated, deep and powerful it finishes long and luxurious yet sturdy.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 14.5%
Other Reviews….
Richly fruited with stylish complexity, the wine shows dark fruit intensity, smoked game, star anise, and vanillin oak characters on the nose. The palate displays excellent weight and a plump mouthfeel, wonderfully supported by layers of polished tannins, finishing with structure and persistence. At its best: now to 2037.
95 Points
Sam Kim

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2024 Nicks Secret UC Shiraz

McLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
Reduced from $23.99
$13. 99
Bottle
$167.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Stelvin

From one of McLaren Vale’s top wineries, this is a blend of three different vineyards with maturation taking place in new and seasoned French oak hogsheads for a period of 20 months.
A big name Mclaren Vale Shiraz with big scores to boot that delivers astonishing value.
Dense pitch black heart with a very deep dark red black hue. Sailing from the glass with admirable intensity are scents of liquorice, blackberry and black cherry trailed by some vanillin cedar, subtle scorched earth, whiffs of dark chocolate and peppered fennel notes. Rich, full bodied and plush, the sumptuous palate is layered with opulent liquorice, black cherry and blackberry fruits. Fantastic concentration and depth for the price with spicy vanillin cedar, flashes of dark chocolate, fennel and peppered earth elements the undercard. Velvet smooth tannins with a long, seductive, blackpepper laced finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 14.5%
Other Reviews….
The team source the fruit used here from three different McLaren Vale vineyards – the Lower Tintara Vineyard, originally planted by Thomas Hardy in the 1880s (it is located on the well-known Kays Road), although this block was planted only two decades ago; the Picnic Grounds Vineyard, which is adjacent to Lower Tintara (it was originally owned by Thomas Hardy); and the Price Vineyard, located at what the team call the gate to McLaren Vale. Each batch was processed discretely, and blending took place just before bottling, after barrel selection. Maturation was for twenty months in new and older French oak hogsheads. Black blood red with a dark purple rim, this is generous and approachable and really does have a good future ahead of it. Finally balanced with aromas of chocolate, root vegetables, bay leaves, mocha, dried herbs, blackberries and tobacco leaves. There is a dense creamy texture through to satiny tannins and seriously impressive length. Delicious now and should remain so for the next fifteen years. In a portfolio with some really good examples of McLaren Vale Shiraz, I’m not sure this one should stand out quite as much as it does, but who’s complaining. Astonishing value. Drink 2026-2041.
96 Points
Ken Gargett – WinePilot.com
Deep inky-purple with a vibrant crimson rim. The nose is dark, seductive and intense a wild rush of blackberry, boysenberry and ripe plum laced with cracked pepper, liquorice, dark chocolate and savoury spice.
On the palate this is a powerhouse. Explosive dark fruit hits hard, then layers of mocha, smoked meat and chewy tannins take over, delivering serious grip and attitude. It’s bold, concentrated and unapologetically McLaren Vale rich, rustic and full of soul.
A gutsy, no-holds-barred Shiraz with real underground swagger.
95 Points
Vino Masters

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2023 Nicks Secret BR BDX Cabernets

Wrattonbully, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
Reduced from $39.99
$14. 99
Bottle
$179.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Stelvin

This Nicks Secret is produced by a well known Hunter Valley winery who have spread their wings to make this excellent Bordeaux styled blend from the Wrattonbully region. Matured in a combination of new and 1 year old French oak barrels for a period of 14 months, it’s a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot and Shiraz.
Elegant and refined yet beautifully fleshed, this is an excellent Bordeaux styled blend that delivers fantastic value.
Midnight black heart with a dark red black tinged hue. Pronounced blackcurrant and mulberry scents combine with cedary tobacco, dried herb, subtle earthy black olive and spice notes. Elegant and refined yet beautifully fleshed, layered across the mid weighted palate are blackcurrant, mulberry and subtle liquorice fruits which are interwoven with complexing tobacco, dried herb, spicy cedar and earthy black olive characters. Fine grained tannins with a long savoury finish that retains an underlying freshness.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 13.5%
Other Reviews….
75/11/8/6% cabernet sauvignon/cabernet franc/malbec/petit verdot. A nicely composed, youthful blend with an impressively even flow of flavour and excellent fruit density. Beautifully fragrant, with pure aromas of blackcurrant and freshly crushed leaves, creating an aura of freshness and class. The palate is supported by a cradle of papery tannins and has all the right proportions for successful ageing. Drink by 2033.
95 Points
Toni Paterson - James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion
A blend of predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon 75% with Cabernet Franc 11% and small touches of Malbec 8% and Petit Verdot 6% to round out the assemblage. This is almost as if you were perched above a foragers basket of berries and herbs. Blackberry, blueberries and Davidson plums. Some basil, rosemary and tuberose. Black soil, clove and gravelly stones. Clove and cassia bark compliment the intensity of fruit with slinky lines of acidity and firm tannins. This has the ability to age for a decade or so, becoming all the more ethereal and sexy. Drink now with pulled pork and black beans or in 10 years with an irish stew. Drink 2025-2035.
95 Points
Shanteh Wale – WinePilot.com

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2021 Nicks Secret CMKY Reserve Barossa Shiraz

Barossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
Reduced from $175.00
$32. 99
Bottle
$395.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2026-2034)

ABV: 15%

Closure: Diam Cork

Normally retailing for around $175.00, this superb Barossa Shiraz, from a well known estate, has been slashed to just $32.99 as a Nicks Secret making it an absolute must have for any cellar.
Crafted from two-thirds Eden Valley and one-third Barossa Valley fruit, the cool-climate Eden component injects structural backbone and a distinct black pepper character into an otherwise classic, opulent Barossa Shiraz.
A sumptuous yet sturdily built Barossa Shiraz that boasts terrific, richness, power and density.
Dense inky black heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Leaping out of the glass are aromas of liquorice, blackberry and ripe black cherry which are trailed by spicy vanillin oak, mocha and peppered fennel notes. The sumptuous yet sturdily built palate boasts terrific, richness, power and density with opulent blackberry, liquorice and black cherry fruits swamping the mouth. Vanillin oak, scorched earth, delicate mocha and peppered fennel elements form across the back half. Compacting the mouth feel a touch are beautifully sculptured tannins which carve out an opulent yet solidly built blackpepper laced finish of impressive length and depth.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 15%
Other Reviews….
Richly fruited and seductively complex, the wine shows dark fruit intensity, star anise, smoked meat, and cedar characters on the nose. It’s concentrated and plush on the palate, delivering excellent weight and velvety texture, wonderfully framed by layers of polished tannins, finishing impressively long and sturdy. At its best: now to 2038.
96 Points
Sam Kim – Wine Orbit
Deep, inky crimson with a dense core. The aroma is concentrated, showing blackberry, dark plum and black cherry with notes of spice, dark chocolate and integrated oak. Full-bodied and powerful, the palate delivers concentrated black fruit with depth and intensity. Sourced from Eden Valley and the Barossa floor, it balances richness and structure, with firm, ripe tannins providing a strong framework. Oak is well integrated, bringing mocha, spice and roasted nut complexity through the mid-palate. The finish is long and persistent, with excellent structure and ageing potential.
A commanding Barossa Shiraz combining power, structure and regional depth. Drink now to 2038.
96 Points
Vino Masters
This boutique little winery in the Barossa continually produces some of the most interesting and impressive wines from this region. In this case, it’s a combination of the cooler Eden Valley spicy, peppery influence with the darker rich fruits of the valley floor. This is an intense and concentrated wine delivered on a full body. Yet it retains a vibrant liveliness thanks to its acidity and bright fruit characters. It brings together slightly vanilla oak, spice and dark fruit characters into a compelling combination. It’s an intense and concentrated wine that will continue to evolve over the next fifteen years. Drink 2026-2041.
95 Points
Ray Jordan – WinePilot.com

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2019 Nicks Secret CB HB Barossa Valley Shiraz

Barossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
Reduced from $59.99
$17. 99
Bottle
$215.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2026-2029)

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Created as a side hustle by two winemakers from Treasury Wine Estates and Torbreck, this small Barossa Valley winery has occasionally appeared in our newsletters over the years.
At less than a third of it’s original price and with all of the cellaring done for you, this Nicks Secret Shiraz represents sensational drinking at just $17.99.
Rich, velvety and luxurious this perfectly aged Barossa Shiraz is an undeniable bargain at 70% off.
Impenetrable inky black colour with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Aromas of aniseed, black cherry and dark plum engulf the nostrils followed by some vanillin oak, earthy fennel and more subtle spicy mocha notes. Rich, plush and velvety the palate is layered with opulent liquorice and dark plum fruits. Unravelling across the back half are spicy vanillin oak, earthy fennel, mocha, subtle leather and pepper characters. Silky smooth yet underlyingly sturdy tannin structure, concluding long and sumptuous.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 14.5%
Other Reviews….
Wonderfully complex and enticing, the wine shows blackberry, cake spice, cured meat, and toasty oak characters on the nose with a hint of dark cocoa. The concentrated palate delivers a plush mouthfeel, backed by beautifully melded tannins, making it robust and opulent with excellent harmony and length. At its best: now to 2035.
95 Points
Sam Kim

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2021 Nicks Secret BFD Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon

Barossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
Reduced from $79.99
$24. 99
Bottle
$299.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)

ABV: 15%

Closure: Cork

From the same producer as the 2022 Nicks Secret BFD Reserve Barossa Shiraz comes this terrific Barossa Cabernet that’s presented in a formidably sized Napa Valley styled bottle.
A bold, powerful expression of Barossa Cabernet layered with deeply concentrated dark to black fruits.
Impenetrable inky black heart with an equally deep dark red black hue. Soaring out of the glass are ripe blackcurrant, dark plum, liquorice and choc mint scents which are complimented by some spicy vanillin cedar, subtle tobacco and earthy mocha notes. Rich, dense and powerful, lavish blackcurrant, dark plum and choc mint flavours are layered across the full bodied palate. Vanillin cedar, earthy mocha, liquorice and spicy tobacco characters lend further nuance. Boasting magnificent concentration and depth, it has ripe, slightly chewy tannins and a long opulent finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 15%
Other Reviews….
Cabernet sauvignon from the deep clay over limestone of the **** vineyard, matured in French oak for 30 months. Deep crimson with rich aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, cassis and black cherry, hints of star anise, bay leaf, clove, pastis, crushed herbs, cedar, tobacco, pan juices, a touch of leather, black olive, briar and earth. Full bodied and graceful in its travel, with a core of rich black fruits, superfine, powdery tannin and a blackcurrant pastille edge to the acidity. Cellaring upside here, for sure. Drink by 2046.
95 Points
Dave Brookes - James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion
Stands to reason that a vintage like 2021 should be ideally suited to Barossa Cabernet, a variety that continually shows how well it can perform in good years. This one is such a powerhouse, loaded with opulent fruit, and yet it delivers with poise and that Cabernet structure that you’re looking for. Aromas of blackberry and dark ripe plum, with a little spice and roasted character evident. It’s rich and opulent, but with a velvety mouthfeel. Lots to like here. Drink 2025-2040.
95 Points
Ray Jordan – WinePilot.com
A magnificent rendition of the variety with aromas of blackcurrant, tobacco, cured meat, and cedar on the nose. The palate displays excellent concentration and persistence, wonderfully complemented by a fleshy texture and beautifully infused, chalky tannins. It finishes with a great line and length. At its best: now to 2038.
96 Points
Sam Kim – Wine Orbit

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2024 Nicks Secret YP Single Vineyard Greenock Shiraz

Barossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
Reduced from $54.99
$24. 99
Bottle
$299.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)

ABV: 13.9%

Closure: Stelvin

Produced by a husband and wife team whose wines have previously featured under our Nicks Secret guise, this Shiraz delivers on Barossa Valley’s hallmark power and richness yet is both complex and refined. Sourced from a single vineyard planted in 1988, located in the Greenock sub district, it’s matured for 19 months in a 3000L French oak vat.
Rich and gorgeously plush, this showcases classic Barossa power within a beautifully refined framework.
Dense pitch black heart with a dark red black tinged hue. Pronounced dark plum, liquorice and dark to black cherry aromas are complexed by notions of smoked meats, vanillin cedar, scorched earth and peppered dried herbs. Rich, plush and concentrated yet not overweight, the savoury palate is redolent in dark plum, liquorice and dark to black cherry fruits. Dried herb, vanillin cedar, subtle scorched earth and peppered fennel elements lend further interest. Powerful yet refined it has seamlessly integrated, silky smooth tannins and a long, highly finessed finish that carries a polished feel.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 13.9%
Other Reviews….
Sourced from David Materne's vineyard in Greenock – 1.6ha planted in 1988 on sandy loam over rich clay. This is the 20th consecutive release from this vineyard, matured in large format French oak (17% new) for 22 months. A wine in fine form from the very strong '24 vintage. Gorgeous macerated damson plum, black cherry and blueberry fruits over hints of Medina spice, pan juices, olive tapenade, some liminal crushed herbs, wildflowers, milk chocolate, gentle cedar tones and a tendril of subtle ferrous interest. Full bodied, with a lovely fruit weight, a wisp of struck-flint reduction, fine, powdery, ironstone-flecked tannins and a long, graceful arc of flavour on the exit. Drink by 2041.
96 Points
Dave Brookes - James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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2022 Nicks Secret PE CHTY Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Cabernet Franc

Coonawarra, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
Reduced from $64.99
$16. 99
Bottle
$203.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2025-2033)

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Over 70% off! A fantastic Coonawarra Cabernet blend from a big name estate (whose wines have previously featured as a Nicks Secret), made by James Halliday’s 2024 Winemaker of the Year.
Comprised of 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot and 8% Cabernet Franc, each component was fermented and matured separately in French oak (20% new) for 12 months. After blending it then saw a further 6 months maturation in the same oak regime.
A fantastic Coonawarra Cabernet blend from one of the region's biggest names at over 70% off!
Dense midnight black heart with a dark red black tinged hue. Expressive nose with aromas of red to black currant infused with black olive intertwined with mulberry, cigar box, dried herbs and spice. Rich red to black currant, liquorice and mulberry fruits are delivered with impressive intensity and power. Cigar box, earthy black olive and infusions of bay leaf then lean in for further complexity. Slightly dusty, fine grained tannins provide great structure and lend a sculptured feel across the long, refined conclusion.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 14.5%
Other Reviews….
A crimson sunset with rouge, pink and purple tones. This shows the spectrum of fruit that's possible in these blends. Beginning with Gala apple skin, cranberry, fig hearts and moving into kirsch and plum. Some star anise and five-spice with beautifully mellow tannins. Acidity echoes right till the end and the wine feels very comfortable in its own skin, not stitched together but grown and raised together. Elegant indeed. Drink by 2032.
95 Points
Shanteh Wale - James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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2019 Nicks Secret H1 Langhorne Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz

Langhorne Creek, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
Reduced from $79.99
$29. 99
Bottle
$359.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Cork

A superb back vintage release made by winemaking maestro Ben Glaezter. Sourced from vines 70 plus years old with only the best parcels of fruit selected for the final blend, it was matured for 14 months in a combination of new and old French oak hogsheads.
A rich, seductive blend from one of South Australia’s most lauded winemakers at over 60% off!
Made from a mix of 54% Cabernet Sauvignon and 46% Shiraz it features an impenetrable inky black heart along with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Rising through the olfactory senses are pronounced aromatics of cassis, liquorice, choc mint and dark plum followed by some spicy vanillin cedar, earth, leather and pepper notes. Rich, expansive and concentrated, the palate has a dense layer of blackcurrant, liquorice and choc mint flavours flowing across it. Dark plum, spicy vanillin cedar and peppered earth elements ensue. Full in body and opulently textured it possesses velvety yet underlyingly sturdy tannins and a long seductive finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 14.5%
Other Reviews….
Winemaker Ben Glaetzer has created something special from Langhorne Creek. Captivating aromas of leafy mint, black fruits, jubey red fruits and dark chocolate. The palate is velvety smooth with silky texture, immense concentration and sustained power, yet highly drinkable. Already a pleasure, but with 20 years ahead. A wonderful regional expression. Drink 2025-2045.
97 Points
Ray Jordan – WinePilot.com
Under cork, this Cabernet Shiraz blend, a 54/46 split, from Langhorne Creek fruit, is an inky maroon colour. Plush and generous, this is ripe and rich with gorgeous aromas of blueberries coming to the fore. These are supported by notes of mocha, cocoa powder, blackberries, soy, licorice and coffee beans. Seamless but concentrated, there are abundant but ever-so-fine, silky tannins. The wine has serious length. A fifteen year proposition. Love it. Drink 2026-2041.
95 Points
Ken Gargett - WinePilot.com
This is superbly fruited, with gorgeous complexity, showing dark fruit richness, toasted spice, cured meat, and cedar characters, along with a hint of dark chocolate. The concentrated palate delivers a plush texture backed by layers of chalky tannins, making it sturdy and structured with a persistent, satisfying finish. At its best: now to 2034.
95 Points
Sam Kim

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2025 Nicks Secret Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir

Adelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
Reduced from $19.99
$14. 99
Bottle
$179.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2025-2029)

ABV: 13%

Closure: Stelvin

This delicious, vibrant Pinot Noir is produced from four different clones planted in vineyards located at Gumeracha, Forreston, Lobethal and Balhannah in the Adelaide Hills. 2025 was a warm, sunny vintage that produced excellent quality fruit of good concentration, tannin and particularly colour. Brimming with savoury red fruits it sees no oak in order to preserve freshness and purity.
A delicious everyday drinking Pinot at a bargain basement price.
Dark red heart with black toned edges and a bright red purple hue. Blossoming out of the glass are fragrant cherry, strawberry and red liquorice scents trailed by whiffs of violet, fresh herbs and spicy earth. Juicy cherry, strawberry and red plum fruits are delivered with impressive concentration over a back drop of anise, infusions of fresh herbs and spice. Displaying excellent length, it has polished tannins, a supple texture and a fresh red to dark fruited finish.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 13%
Other Reviews….
Comes together with signature Adelaide Hills fleshy fruit presence and style. Bright cherry red hues. Cherry is definitely the theme here with scents of dusty red cherry, cranberry, pepper, crushed herbs, fennel seed and hints of rose florals. There’s a real brightness and energy to the youngster with oak in balance. Cherry fruits, raspberry and cranberry shine on the palate while red liquorice, dried herbs and peppery spice mingle in the background. Delivers plenty of upfront juiciness with an easy textural flow on a bed of brisk tannins. Drink 2025-2032.
93 Points
Jeni Port – WinePilot.com
It’s fabulously fruited and inviting on the nose with aromas of sweet cherry, plum, floral, thyme, and warm spices. The palate displays succulent fruit flavours with a silky texture and supple mouthfeel, elegantly framed by polished tannins, offering delightful drinking. At its best: now to 2031.
93 Points
Sam Kim – Wine Orbit
From a warm, dry and early vintage, this new release sits more in a savoury pocket than straight out fruit bomb territory, exhibiting kitchen garden aromas, thyme especially, through to native foliage, saltbush, and more exotic Boronia, delicate and seductive, tempered a touch with subtly charry oak. All this settles comfortably into the palate that has a thread of black cherry flavour, echoing aromas, and a neatly fitting, soft velcro tannin grip to finish. Still quite tight in its youth and will unfold with further personality over the next year or two when its crazy value will increasingly reward.
92 Points
Tony Love – WinePilot.com

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2020 Nicks Secret HWBRUN Barossa Shiraz

Barossa, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
Reduced from $69.99
$29. 99
Bottle
$359.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Produced by a highly regarded Barossa winery this well cellared Shiraz is sourced from 90 year old vines in the Eden Valley. Incorporating 15% whole bunch fruit in the ferment it was matured in 30% new French barriques for a period of 12 months.
Rich, silky and seductive, this power packed Barossa Shiraz is irresistible drinking.
Dense inky black heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Alluring aromas of dark plum, liquorice and dried apricot are propelled out the glass trailed by some smoky vanillin cedar, fennel and peppered earth notes. Rich, voluptuous dark plum, liquorice and blackberry fruits are flushed out across the silky textured palate. Velvet smooth tannins with notions of vanillin cedar, scorched earth, fennel and pepper lurking underneath. Deep and power packed it finishes wonderfully long and plush.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 14.5%
Other Reviews….
The blue fruits with menthol, graphite and lavender aromas are impressive. Full-bodied with firm and chewy tannins that are polished and run the length of the wine. The dried and roasted meat character comes through at the end with the fruit. Better in two or three years. Screw cap.
96 Points
JamesSuckling.com
The red clay and ironstone that the Shiraz for this 2020 The *** Shiraz was grown on emerges in the glass—it is earthy, plush and dense and impacts both the tannins (imbuing them with an enveloping character) and the fruit (it stains it red). This is a savory wine wrapped around a core of pure red fruit. The difference between the * and * becomes preferential for style, and while the * may be a little more slimline and a little more mineral, this * dives straight into the beating heart of the Barossa and drags out the blood and earth that it holds. I thought I preferred the ***, but I love the tannins here and how this wine holds a little more back. In a nutshell, they're both excellent. Drink 2022-2037.
95+ Points
Erin Larkin – Robert Parker’s the Wine Advocate
Deep red/purple colour, with a spicy-meaty bouquet of young and slightly callow shiraz, alluring in its smoky and faintly vegetal Rhône-like complexity. The wine is elegantly framed with quite assertive but very supple tannins, the overall impression being of a delicious slinky texture. Long, long carry. A stylish shiraz.
95 Points
Huon Hooke – The Real Review

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2022 Nicks Secret LHB Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon

Coonawarra, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
Reduced from $30.00
$14. 99
Bottle
$179.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2026-2034)

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Stelvin

This Nicks Secret Cabernet Sauvignon is from one of Coonawarra’s most esteemed estates which was established in 1974. Normally sold for $30 it delivers exceptional everyday drinking at this Nicks Secret price of just $14.99. Made from vines planted between 1974 and 2000, it’s produced in a fruit forward style being aged in predominately older oak.
Without a doubt one of the buys of the year.
Dense midnight black heart with a dark red black tinged hue. Elevated scents of blackcurrant and mulberry make their way out of the glass complimented by cedary tobacco, earthy black olive, dried herb and spice notes. Displaying Coonawarra’s refinement and class, the mid weighted palate is doused with cascading waves of rich red to black currant, red liquorice and mulberry fruits. Spicy cedar, earthy tobacco, faint black olive and bay leaf elements are flayed across the back half. Offering incredible depth for the price, it has seamlessly integrated, fine grained tannins and a long-finessed conclusion. Coonawarra Cabernet of this quality doesn't get any cheaper than this – our recommendation is to load up!
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 14.5%

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2025 Nicks Secret ROCKG Riesling

Frankland River, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA
Reduced from $22.99
$13. 99
Bottle
$167.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Stelvin

From one of Western Australia’s most well known wineries and arguably the state’s premier producer of Shiraz and Riesling comes this certified organic Riesling at an amazing price.
Powerful and concentrated, this super scrumptious Riesling delivers ripping value.
Brilliant very pale straw almost water like colour with a subtle green tinge to the outskirts. Lemon and lime aromas burst out of the glass trailed by some orange rind, talc and chalky mineral notes. Super scrumptious, the palate features lime, citrus and orange rind fruits over a green apple, chalky talc and mineral back drop. Boasting superb concentration and drive, crisp acidity underlines the long, crunchy, mineral laced finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 12.5%
Other Reviews….
Plenty of juicy flavour here and I’m thinking lime, green apple, a pinch of spice and some lavender and thyme perfume. I like the chalky and stony feel it has, there’s plenty of fresh lime juice acidity, with a finish of excellent length. No shortage of energy and focus, and it’s very good vintage for this wine – the best to date I’d say. Drink 2026-2030+
94 Points
Gary Walsh – The Wine Front
A clean and clear whipcrack of a riesling that does great justice to the variety in a simple and very pleasing way. Lime, lemon curd, gingery spice, a big slosh of green apple and a core of briny minerality doing well here. Yes, thanks. Hugely refreshing, a little compact and puckering, too. Masters of this variety, the more or less entry-level offering here is an absolute ripper. Drink by 2031.
93 Points
Mike Bennie – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion
The 2025 ******* Riesling leads with lime blossom and lavender soap, green apple and brine. The palate is slatey and fine, packed with flavor and long through the finish. This is so typical of Great Southern Riesling, in all the best ways. It has fruit power and weight yet remains light and fresh. The acidity is focused and taut, and the structure is sure. These are great wines, and this is a great value. 12.5% alcohol, sealed under screw cap. Drink 2026-2036.
93 Points
Erin Larkin – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

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2024 Nicks Secret YP Barossa Valley Shiraz

Barossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
Reduced from $29.99
$14. 99
Bottle
$179.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2026-2030)

ABV: 13.4%

Closure: Stelvin

Produced by a husband and wife team whose wines have previously featured under our Nicks Secret guise, this Shiraz is sourced from a number of different Barossa sub districts with maturation taking place in seasoned French oak.
Rich, lush and plump yet possessing a savoury edge, this is a classic modern-day rendition of Barossa Shiraz that delivers unbelievable value.
Midnight black at its core with a dark red black tinged hue. Intense dark plum, liquorice and blueberry scents infused with spice and peppered fennel like accents sail through the olfactory senses. Subtle vanillin cedar and dried herb notes also chime in. Rich and plush, layered across the medium to full bodied palate are succulent dark plum, liquorice and ripe blueberry fruits. Infusions of herbs du Provence, vanillin spice, fennel and pepper lurk underneath. Velvet smooth tannins finishing long, plump and lush yet with a savoury edge.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 13.4%
Other Reviews….
Using that whole cluster and early picking approach that was adopted with the Grenache Cinsault Mourvèdre blend, the result is a wine of immense vibrancy and energy. It was treated fairly kindly in the winery, with natural fermentation in open fermenters, and then time in oak before basket pressing. It only had a short time in oak, but that was an important part of the process, bringing everything together in a harmonious way. Lovely jubey red fruits with those cherry, plummy mulberry characters evident. Smooth, textured, with almost no oak evident, but the fruit is exceptional. Drink 2025-2033.
95 Points
Ray Jordan – WinePilot.com

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2023 Nicks Secret PRH Cabernet Sauvignon

McLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
Reduced from $39.99
$16. 99
Bottle
$203.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2026-2034)

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Cork

Crafted by a prestigious McLaren Vale estate with 170 years of South Australian winemaking history, this Nicks Secret Cabernet carries serious pedigree. Going back 6 generations, the family is considered one of the industry's pioneers.
A sturdily built, richly fruited McLaren Cabernet that delivers serious value for money at just $16.99
Matured for 15 months in new and aged French oak puncheons and hogsheads. Dense inky black heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Expressive blackcurrant and liquorice scents are delivered with impressive intensity trailed by some spicy vanillin cedar, earthy tobacco, dark chocolate and mint notes. Rich, mouth filling blackcurrant, dark chocolate and liquorice fruits are married to earthy black olive, cedary tobacco and spicy mint characters. Firmly structured, a robust tannin framework imparts some gentle grip across the long, sturdy finish.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 14.5%
Other Reviews….
The team have not named this wine in honour of some Downton Abbey-like hunt where gentlemen in tweed slaughter the resident population of partridge and quail. Rather, the reason is a little more prosaic. The property is on the corner of Rifle Range and Hunt Roads in McLaren Vale. No doubt the local poultry are very grateful. The wine spent nineteen months maturing in French oak hogsheads, 20% of which were new. Under cork. Black/maroon with a very dark blood red rim, the nose reveals aromas of tobacco leaves, cassis, chocolate, mushrooms, spices, beef stock and blackberries. There are hints of freshly turned earth as well. Excellent oak integration ties everything together and we can see the early signs of complexity emerging. The palate is all about chocolate. The wine is well structured with serious length through to very fine tannins. Absolutely delicious, there is much to love here. It will surely provide immense pleasure for at least twenty years. It would probably pair very nicely with either partridge or quail, if there are any left. Drink 2026-2046.
96 Points
Ken Gargett – WinePilot.com
Saturated, glass-staining purple colour; deep-set black fruit on the nose coupled with tidy oak that's been well handled. The wine is full-bodied and concentrated, the fruit flavour well matched by firm and mouth-coating tannins. This has power and pizzazz, driving very long through a firm, authoritative finish. Smashing cabernet that will age superbly.
95 Points
Huon Hooke – The Real Review
This is an impressive example of McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon from the 2023 vintage. There’s a strong varietal blackcurrant on the nose with a slightly leafy overtone and a little black olive nuance. The palate carries plenty of richness and weight with a chalky thread of tannin and plenty of oak playing a supporting role. It’s balanced and poised, with good flavour intensity that extends effortlessly into a long, focused finish. It’s a pretty smart wine. Drink 2026-2041.
95 Points
Ray Jordan - WinePilot.com

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2021 Nicks Secret PE HYD Coonawarra Shiraz

Coonawarra, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
Reduced from $22.99
$12. 99
Bottle
$155.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Yet another fabulous value release from this highly acclaimed Coonawarra estate made by the 2024 James Halliday’s Wine Companion’s winemaker of the year. Maturation took place in French oak barrels (20% new) for a period of 9 months.
Rich, concentrated and plush, this is a super impressive Coonawarra Shiraz for the price.
Dense inky black heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Liquorice, blackberry and choc mint scents show admirable intensity with spicy vanillin cedar and peppered earth notes also chiming in. Rich, concentrated and plush, the palate is super impressive for the price with fleshy blackberry, liquorice and black cherry fruits carrying medium to full body weight. Subtlety smoked vanillin cedar and peppered earth elements lurk beneath. Velvety yet sturdily built tannins impart a robust feel across the long finish that sees the emergence of some subtle choc mint characters.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 14.5%
Other Reviews….
Fermented with 30% whole bunches then matured in all-French oak. There's a sweetness to the flavour profile here, as is shiraz's want, which gives the wine a general feeling of cuddliness. We're sinking into raspberries, red cherries and musk here, with slips of vanilla custard and cedar, too, though it's fruit, fresh and delicious, that does the bulk of the talking. Spice and stalk-like flavours are present but not dangerous. Everything here talks of balance, and it drinks a treat in result. Drink by 2030.
92 Points
Campbell Mattinson - James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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