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Charles Heidsieck Rose Reserve Champagne

Champagne, FRANCE
$145. 00
Bottle
$1740.00 Dozen

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

ABV: 12%

Closure: Cork

This excellent Rose Champagne is typically composed of Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay grapes from a single vintage which makes up 80% of the blend. The remaining 20% is made up of reserve wines with an average age of 5 years.

A salmon pink base, interspersed by an exceptionally fine and persistent bead, carries a buoyant lacy mousse well. On the nose delicate peach and winter strawberry aromas meld into elements of toast, yeasty baked bread and citrus notes. Very refined and long there’s a subtle creaminess to the winter strawberry, peach, toast, baked bread, yeast lees and citrus flavours. Crisp acidity lends itself to a dry refreshing finish. Long winter strawberry, peach, citrus, baked bread, light toast and yeast lees aftertaste.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 12%

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2023 Charles Melton Rose of Virginia

Barossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$31. 99
Bottle
$383.88 Dozen

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

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Made from a blend of 56% Grenache, 29% Shiraz and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Translucent rose red colour. Captivating the olfactory senses are alluring scents of pomegranate, raspberries and strawberries which are interwoven with hints of Turkish delight, musk and delicate spice. Delicious pomegranate, raspberry and strawberry fruits flood the mouth with some musk and spicy Turkish delight elements lying underneath. Supple yet brisk in its feel, it has lively acidity and finishes dry, fruity and long.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 12.5%

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- Nick's Import
2020 Chateau Beauregard Ducasse Cuvee Albert Duran

Graves, Bordeaux, FRANCE
$24. 99
Bottle
$299.88 Dozen

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

ABV: 14%

Closure: Cork

Chateau Beauregard Ducasse was established in 1850 by Albert Duran and is now run by Albert Perromat, who is the 7th generation of the family to own and run the estate. The winery is situated in Mazeres in the south of the Graves AOC where the vineyards sit on complex soils of gravel, sand and iron. Reaching elevations of up to 113 meters above sea level, it is one of the highest vineyards in the appellation.
A delicious entry level Bordeaux, clearly demonstrating that great value is still to be found in this prestigious terroir.
A blend of 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Petit Verdot. Totally opaque black dark red colour with a vibrant dark red hue. Delighting the olfactory senses are aromas of violets, red currant and red liquorice which are complimented by some vanillin cedar, earth, tobacco and spice notes. The beautifully balanced mid weighted palate is layered with delicious ripe red currant and red liquorice fruits which are framed by a refined, graphite like tannin structure. Slightly grainy feel with a dry sturdy finish. Notions of vanillin cedar, tobacco, earth and spice interspersed throughout the long, elegant aftertaste.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 14%

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- Organic
- Biodynamic
2022 Chateau des Ferrages Roumery Rose

Provence, FRANCE
$27. 99
Bottle
$335.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2023-2025)

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

From the Chapoutier stable this has to be one of the best value Provence rose’s on the market. Produced from a blend of Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah, Rolle and Clairette. Pale salmon pink in colour, alluring scents of peach, raspberry and pomegranate drift from the glass followed by some musk and wet stone notes. Slippery textured, delicious peach, raspberry and strawberry fruits make a beautifully rounded entrance onto the palate. Notions of musk and wet stone ensue. Dry and brisk it finishes long, silky smooth and ultra moreish.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 12.5%

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- Nick's Import
2020 Chateau Fontis

Medoc, Bordeaux, FRANCE
$36. 99
Bottle
$443.88 Dozen

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

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

Château Fontis is located in the town of Ordonnac. The vineyard has an elevation of up to 38 metres on the highest ridge of the Médoc, offering a beautiful view of the Gironde estuary. About twenty years old, it has 10 ha of vines planted with equal parts Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon resting on soils made up of Pyrenean gravel and limestone. The wine is aged in vats and new barrels.
Made from a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 50% Merlot. Totally opaque black dark red colour with a dark red black tinged hue. Charming the olfactory senses are delightful red to black currant aromas which are trailed by hints of tobacco, dusty cedar, black olive and spicy dried herb notes. Rich yet elegant and finessed, the mid weighted palate is blessed with delicious red to black currant and red cherry fruits which overlay vanillin cedar, earthy tobacco characters, dried herbs and spice. Fine grained yet structural tannins make their presence felt yet remain in perfect balance. Concludes long, savoury and refined.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 13.5%

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- Nick's Import
2020 Chateau Haut-Bergeron Sauternes (375ml)

Sauternes, Bordeaux, FRANCE
$39. 99
Bottle
$479.88 Dozen

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

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Diam Cork

Many experts consider Chateau Haut Bergeron to be the best of the non classified Sauternes. Part of the secret of the success of Robert Lamothes and his sons Patrick and Herue is the terroir. The 28 hectare vineyard is split on such a way, that part of the vines are in Barsac, (next to Chateau Climens), part are at Preignac and a large slice next to Chateau d’Yquem. At one stage the label used to boast this fact, with the words 'CONTIGU d’YQUEM'. Son, Herue is a dedicated and passionate winemaker who ages wine in 25% to 50% new oak casks. The exact percentage depends upon the vintage conditions. The 2020 vintage comes replete with special packaging to celebrate 200 years of the Lamothe family being vignerons.
Brilliant pale gold core with golden tinged edges. Potent honey drenched ripe peach and apricot aromas mix with marmalade, dried pineapple and spice notes. Rich and lusciously textured, the palate features honeyed peach and apricot flavours alongside sweet ripe pineapple, marmalade and candied citrus characters. Outstanding power and depth finishing very long with ample freshness and mouth feel.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 13.5%
Other Reviews…..
Pale gold in color, the 2020 Haut-Bergeron has a seductive nose of honey-drizzled peaches, baked pineapple and candied ginger, plus hints of coriander seed and candle wax. The palate delivers with tropical fruit and citrusy goods with a racy backbone and earthy accents, finishing with a compelling burst of freshness. Drink 2024-2040.
91-93 points
Lisa Perrotti-Brown – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate
The 2020 Haut-Bergeron is a very pretty, alluring Sauternes. It offers up hints of orange marmalade, apricot, passionfruit and lightly burnt sugar, with no hard edges and fine balance. Drink 2023-2030.
92 points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous
The 2020 Haut-Bergeron, which incidentally comes with a special label to celebrate its bicentenary, has a very pure and perfumed nose with dried honey, white peach, saffron and Japanese yuzu. Impressive delineation. The palate is well-balanced with impactful concentration, pretty spicy with stem ginger and lemongrass. Very fine. Drink 2024-2040.
92 points
Neal Martin – Vinous

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- Nick's Import
2018 Chateau Haut-Bergeron Sauternes

Sauternes, Bordeaux, FRANCE
$69. 99
Bottle
$839.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2022-2028)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Diam Cork

Many experts consider Chateau Haut Bergeron to be the best of the non classified Sauternes. Part of the secret of the success of Robert Lamothes and his sons Patrick and Herue is the terroir. The 28 hectare vineyard is split on such a way, that part of the vines are in Barsac, (next to Chateau Climens), part are at Preignac and a large slice next to Chateau d’Yquem. At one stage the label used to boast this fact, with the words 'CONTIGU d’YQUEM'. Son, Herue is a dedicated and passionate winemaker who ages wine in 25% to 50% new oak casks. The exact percentage depends upon the vintage conditions.
Bright straw gold tinged colour. Potent honeyed apricot, lemon and dried pineapple aromas mix with hints of marmalade, candied citrus and spice notes. Underpinning the lush, honey drenched apricot and peach fruits is a refreshing line of acidity. Sweet tropical fruit, marmalade, citrus and spice characters ensue. Superb power and concentration yet possesses an elegant freshness. Concludes long, rich, exotic and creamy textured.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 13.5%
Other Reviews….
The 2018 Haut-Bergeron is pale to medium lemon-gold colored and has a seriously citrusy nose of key lime pie, baked lemons and pink grapefruit with touches of allspice, beeswax, Manuka honey and coriander seed. The palate is rich, spicy and decadent with a pleasant oiliness to the texture and a seducing finish.
90-92 points
Lisa Perrotti-Brown – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

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- Nick's Import
2018 Chateau Jamard Belcour

Lussac Saint Emilion, Bordeaux, FRANCE
$26. 99
Bottle
$323.88 Dozen

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

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

A blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc from the satellite Saint-Emilion commune of Lussac on Bordeaux's right bank. From vines with an average age of 45 years old this wine sees no oak and is aged in concrete tanks for a period of 12 months.
Deep dark red black tinged colour with a dark red hue. Lifted red to black currant aromas mix with hints of red liquorice, earth, black olive and spice. Mid weighted, nicely fleshed and possessing good richness, a mix of red to black currant and liquorice fruits are featured over an earth, dried herb, spice and faint leather back drop. Nicely integrated fine grained tannins. The savoury finish showing good depth.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 13.5%
Other Reviews…..
I loved the nose on the 2018 Château Jamard Belcour, including its classic Right Bank red and black fruits, chalky minerality, chocolate, and cedar pencil aromatics. These carry to a medium-bodied, beautifully balanced, elegant, seamless red that shines on all accounts. I'd be thrilled with a bottle on the dinner table, and while it's drinking great today, I see no reason it shouldn't keep for at least 7-8 years. Drink 2022-2030.
91 points
JebDunnuck.com

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- Nick's Import
- Organic
2022 Chateau Juvenal Perseides Ventoux

Ventoux, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
$44. 99
Bottle
$539.88 Dozen

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

ABV: 15.5%

Closure: Diam Cork

Certified organic this is blend of 99% Grenache and 1% Syrah is only produced in exceptional years and comes from the two best plots of Grenache on the estate with vines aged between 50 to 70 years old.
A liquid dynamite, pleasure bent Grenache.
Deep black dark red core with black tinged edges and a red to dark red hue. Intense red to dark raspberry, red liquorice and dark cherry aromas flood the nostrils followed by notes of fresh herbs, subtle incense and peppered earth. Rich, exuberant and succulent the lavish palate is awash with a super concentrate of dark to black raspberries, dark cherries and liquorice that possess incredible torque and dynamite like power. Infusions of provincial herbs, scorched earth and peppered dried meats are largely obscured by the gobs of gorgeous, seductive fruit. Silky yet structured tannins concluding exceptionally long and juicy yet slightly chewy in its feel.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 15.5%

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- Nick's Import
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2020 Chateau Juvenal La Terre du Petit Homme Ventoux

Ventoux, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
$26. 99
Bottle
$323.88 Dozen

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

ABV: 15.5%

Closure: Cork

A delicious certified organic blend of 50% Grenache, 40% Syrah and 10% Mourvedre produced from vines between 30-50 years old. The Grenache was raised in stainless steel tanks whilst the Syrah and Mourvedre were aged in barrel for a period of 15 months.
A rich, voluptuous Ventoux that concludes with a blockbuster finish.
Deep black dark red colour with a dark red hue. Pronounced black raspberry, black cherry and liquorice aromas engulf the nostrils with notions of cassis, provincial herbs, scorched earth and spice also evident. Rich and lush the full bodied palate is a concentrate of black raspberry, liquorice and black cherry fruits interspersed with infusions of provincial herbs, scorched earth, spice and pepper. Voluptuous texture with ripe chewy tannins and a long blockbuster finish that’s full of succulence.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 15.5%
Other Reviews…..
The 2020 Ventoux La Terre Du Petit Homme is mostly Grenache and Syrah but includes 10% Mourvèdre. It's a complex, red and black-fruited, peppery 2020 delivering medium to full-bodied richness, a supple, sexy, seamless profile, and a great finish. It's for the hedonists out there! Drink bottles over the coming 4-6 years. Drink 2023-2029.
93 points
JebDunnuck.com

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- Nick's Import
- Organic
2021 Chateau Juvenal Les Ribes du Vallat Ventoux

Ventoux, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
$22. 99
Bottle
$275.88 Dozen

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

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Diam Cork

A rich, exuberant explosion of flavour.
A blend of 70% Grenache and 30% Syrah from vines aged between 10 to 50 years. Deep dark red core with black shaded edges and a red purple tinged hue. Alluring scents of dark raspberry, liquorice and dark cherry intoxicate the olfactory senses with some herbs du Provence, scorched earth and pepper notes also evident. Rich juicy dark to black raspberry, liquorice and ripe dark cherry fruits explode across the sumptuous palate with notions of scorched earth, provincial herbs and spicy pepper lying underneath. Opulent yet fresh it’s bursting with power and possesses ripe, slightly chewy tannins. Concludes long, succulent and spicy.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 14.5%

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- Nick's Import
- Organic
2022 Chateau Juvenal Les Ribes du Vallat Ventoux Blanc

Ventoux, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
$22. 99
Bottle
$275.88 Dozen

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

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Diam Cork

Made from predominately Clairette (90%) with a little Viognier also included, this is full-flavoured white Rhône is sourced from certified organic vineyards with vines 40 years old.
Bright straw colour with yellow straw tinged edges and a watery hue. Lifted fresh peach and apricot aromas are married to honeysuckle, baked apple and ginger notes. Round and full in the mouth yet fresh, the palate is well endowed with pear, apricot and peach fruits. Delicate honeysuckle and ginger spice elements also chime in. Finishes dry with well integrated, brisk acidity and a long textured aftertaste.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 13.5%

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2022 Chateau Tanunda The Chateau Single Vineyard Grenache

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

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

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Partially whole bunch fermented and gently basket pressed followed by 12 months maturation in seasoned French oak puncheons.
Deep dark red black shaded colour with a dark red hue. Intense dark raspberry and red liquorice scents laced with dried clove jump out of the glass trailed by some scorched earth and pepper. Succulent dark raspberry, liquorice and dark cherry fruits flood the mouth underscored by gentle vanillin cedar, earth and peppered dried clove elements. Rich and plush with velvet smooth tannins it finishes long and juicy laden with dark fruits.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 14.5%

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Chopin Potato Vodka (700ml)

POLAND
Reduced from $89.99
$72. 99
Bottle
$875.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

Launched in 1992, this is one of Poland's super premium brands made exclusively from Stobrawa potatoes, mostly sourced from nearby the distillery to maximise freshness. The vodka is distilled four times following a six century old tradition. Founder and CEO, Tadeusz Dorda sums up the brand's philosophy: "We believe that the definition of vodka – “a flavorless, odorless, neutral spirit without distinctive character, aroma, taste or color” – is simply incorrect. We also reject the popular notion that all vodkas are the same. The flavor profile of our marquee product, Chopin Potato Vodka, is distinctively creamy with earthy notes and sets the standard in its category."
Master Distiller, Waldemar Durakiewicz, has worked with the Dorda family (who still own and run the company) since he graduated from university in 1978. Named after Poland's favourite son, the vodka is packaged in a frosted, cork-finished bottle which has since been copied by the likes of Belvedere Vodka and others.
Other reviews… Clear. Clean flinty aromas gives way to a supple, silky, light-to-medium bodied palate with confectioner's sugar, lemon zest and mineral flavors and a pointed peppery fade. A smooth and elegant vodka for martinis. 40%Alc./Vol.
International Review of Spirits Award: Gold Medal
93 points (Exceptional) - tastings.com

The first sniffings unearth a soft, slightly sour and vegetal aroma; more time adds minor scents of ash and unsmoked cigarette. The bittersweet palate entry taste flashes on cocoa bean and sap; at midpalate toasty, sooty flavors of tobacco leaf, wood smoke, wood resin and vanilla are found. Ends up semisweet, succulent and roughly spirity. 85-89 points - wineenthusiast.com

“Potato vodkas have never been as well-received as their grain-based competitors, but Chopin—which appeared on the American market in 1997—should go a long way toward changing their lowbrow reputation. It's the smoothest vodka we tried, with a slight oiliness (specific to potato vodkas) that cut beautifully against the briny funk of black caviar and held its own against the thickest black bread I'd been able to find. We found Chopin itself to be 'slightly sweet' and 'well-rounded' with 'perhaps a hint of apple.' Chopin also had a 'medium-length, pleasing burn,' but 'very little aftertaste—it's remarkably clean.' To top it off, Chopin's tall frosted bottle was the prettiest we'd seen...the panel unanimously called Chopin 'far and away the best vodka we tried.” – Alex Abramovich, “Hit me With Your Best Shot”, Slate Magazine, 2004.

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Chopin Wheat Vodka (700ml)

POLAND
Reduced from $84.99
$69. 99
Bottle
$839.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

Chopin Wheat is the third of three premium vodka's now produced at the Podlaska Wytwórnia Wódek Polmos distillery in Poland, which also include Potato and Rye. Each release aims to showcase the unique textures and flavours found through production of each primary ingredient, as opposed to total neutrality. This edition is crafted from 100% Polish wheat.
Other reviews... Clear. Lovely delicate aromas of anise, citrus and orange blossoms with a silky, off-dry medium body and a smooth, grain, wax, powdered sugar and mineral accented finish.
International Review of Spirits Award: Gold Medal
91 points (Exceptional) - tastings.com

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Chopin Rye Vodka (700ml)

POLAND
Reduced from $79.99
$69. 99
Bottle
$839.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

Chopin Rye is the second of three premium vodka's now produced at the Podlaska Wytwórnia Wódek Polmos distillery in Poland, which also include Potato and Wheat. Each release aims to showcase the unique textures and flavours found through production of each primary ingredient, as opposed to total neutrality. The final product is created utilising golden rye, grown in the Podlasie countryside of eastern Poland. The mash is distilled four times and five times filtered to create a texturally soft and fruity flavoured Vodka synonymous with the Rye grain.

Other reviews... Clear. Mild grain pastry and creamy meringue aromas and flavors with a soft, off-dry medium body and a smooth, mineral, vanilla taffy and delicate pepper accented finish. A very clean, silky vodka with a sweet spicy snap.
International Review of Spirits Award: Gold Medal
92 points (Exceptional) - tasting.com

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2003 Clarendon Hills Astralis Syrah Magnum (1500ml)

Clarendon, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
Reduced from $1,200.00
$899. 00
Bottle
$10788.00 Dozen

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

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Cork

This is a rare opportunity to acquire one of Australia’s greatest Shiraz in magnum format at a bargain basement price with over 20 years bottle age behind it. Priced at or below most vintages of Penfolds Grange in 750ml format this is a once off offer that can never be repeated.
"Frankly, along with Penfold's Grange, this may be the greatest Shiraz being made in Australia." - Robert Parker
Impenetrable pitch black heart with a very dark red hue. Hedonistically scented, sent wafting from the glass are dark plum, liquorice and blackberry aromas which are complimented by leather, vanillin cedar, earthy dark chocolate and spice notes. Rich, silky and super intense, the seductive palate is saturated with voluptuous waves of aniseed, blackberry and dark plum which gradually evolve into a leather, dusty vanillin cedar, black olive and pepper back drop. Exceptionally powerful and expansive it possesses cashmere like tannins and finishes tremendously long and plush. Tasted from a 750ml bottle we expect the magnums to look even more impressive and show less development.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 14.5%
Other Reviews……
It’s hard to believe the 2003 Syrah Astralis Vineyard could be better, but it offers riveting richness, intensity, purity, and equilibrium. Structurally, it is similar to the Piggott Range, revealing abundant amounts of sweet, ripe tannin, and huge extract, richness, and depth. Meant for true connoisseurs who are willing to forget it for 5-8 years, it represents what Roman Bratasiuk and Clarendon Hills do so well ... show respect for the great traditions of France, but recognize the extraordinary raw materials that emerge from old vines planted in McLaren Vale. This fabulous wine offers both power and elegance, and showcases the extraordinary talent of Roman Bratasiuk. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2030.
99 points
Robert Parker – The Wine Advocate

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- Nick's Import
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2017 Claxton's Exploration Series Islay 5 Year Old Single Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Islay, SCOTLAND
Reduced from $140.00
$119. 99
Bottle
$1439.88 Dozen

ABV: 50%

Another 50% ABV flavour hit. Despite the provenance, the peat is dialled down allowing the soft stone fruits to get a showing. The texture is mouthwatering and comes with a keen sense of cured meats; Rich cereals are the keynote. Oily peat rises through the finish, but never asserts first place. The overall effect is very pleasing - perfect for drinkers who don't mind a wisp of smoke in their whisky. Bourbon cask matured. 50% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.
Notes from the bottlers... NOSE: Currants with samphire. Very coastal – smoked mackerel. Brazil nuts. PALATE: More samphire/seaweed notes with a salty-sweet kick (sweet peppers). FINISH: Salty-tingly finish. Smoked meats on the finish.

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- Nick's Import
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2012 Claxton's Exploration Series Glen Spey 10 Year Old Single Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
Reduced from $119.99
$89. 99
Bottle
$1079.88 Dozen

ABV: 50%

Lovely light to medium bodied malt with a faint grassiness throughout, more-so on the nose. Otherwise soft and accessible at 50%ABV, with suggestions of cracker biscuits, peppercorns and fruity dark chocolate evolving sequentially. Easygoing feel but slightly curtailed at the finish. Matured in a hogshead. 50% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

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- Nick's Import
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Claxton's Exploration Series Dalmunach 6 Year Old Single Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
Reduced from $109.99
$89. 99
Bottle
$1079.88 Dozen

ABV: 50%

This will be new to most whisky lovers. Given the recent boom in both blends and single malts, companies like Pernod Ricard have been challenged to invest in expanding existing capacity or in building new projects, like Dalmunach. Established in 2015 on the site of the now closed 'Imperial Distillery' and named for a nearby pool in the River Spey, Dalmunach is one of the industry's babies but with a nod to the past - several of Imperial’s key design features have been adapted into the design. Pernod Ricard is the parent company of Chivas, so no doubt the majority of Dalmunach's output will be making its way into leading blends like Chivas, Ballantine’s and Royal Salute. From a 2015 distillation, Claxton's have bottled up a youngster, with an added twist of been matured in a red wine barrique. 50% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.
Other reviews... Right, a red wine finish, so I doubt we'll manage to get to the core of Chivas's Dalmunach today. Colour: salmon/blush wine. Thighs of a moved nymph, as 18th century painters would have said. Nose: fun. Burnt strawberry cake, natural rubber, Lambrusco and stewed peaches. Whiffs of peonies. With water: a little smoke, hints of bay leaves, Timut pepper, leaven, baker's yeast…Mouth (neat): but-this-is-good. Strawberry cake, touch of rubber once more, vine peaches and now wham-bam raspberries and cassis. Phew. With water: pretty good! No deviant berries, rather more malt, kriek, maraschino and just one goji berry. For glory. Finish: medium, perhaps more on blood oranges, with some terry pepper and some discreet cloves. Comments: this has been done with restraint. Extremely far from the disaster I was expecting, even more so after I had checked the colour. 84 points - whiskyfun.com

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2023 Clos Clare Watervale Riesling

Clare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$27. 99
Bottle
$335.88 Dozen

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

ABV: 12.1%

Closure: Stelvin

Third generation winemakers Tom and Sam Barry of Jim Barry fame run the Clos Clare operation. This is their sixteenth vintage from Clos Clare's Riesling patch of 53 year old dry grown vines which adjoins the historic Jim Barry 'Florita' vineyard in Watervale.
Brilliant water like core with a faint greenish tinge around the outskirts. Intense lemon and lime scents leap from the glass followed by orange rind, chalky talc, wet steel and mineral notes. A pure concentrate of Riesling, the palate is awash with mouth filling lime, citrus and orange rind flavours. Possessing outstanding power and drive the back half sees chalky talc and steely mineral elements race across it. Crunchy acidity finishing exceptionally long and scrumptious.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 12.1%
Other Reviews…..
The Clos Clare patch is comprised of 53-year-old riesling vines, for this wine. It's such a pristine, bony and tense expression, refreshing and moreish as it comes. Scents of lime and green apple, chamomile, ozone and flinty mineral qualities, the palate a reflection of these descriptions through and through. A chalky pucker to texture, light on – let's say delicate – but packed with fruit and mineral qualities. Beautiful poise and precision. Lots of words to say 'this is a ripper drink', and wonderful in the prime of its youth. Drink by 2035.
94 Points
Mike Bennie – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion
Am I right in thinking 2023 was a good vintage for Clare Valley Riesling? On the back of 2021 and 2022.
A whole lot of flint and crunch and energy here. It’s bony but has flavour, there’s lime zest, lemongrass and spice, bath salts, a grapefruit and lemon sherbet zing, and a smattering of green herbs. Acidity is pure and firm, and the finish is very long and tight, with white pepper to close. No shortage of texture. Excellent. Drink 2023-2036+
94 points
Gary Walsh - The Wine Front

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2019 Clos Manou

Medoc, Bordeaux, FRANCE
$64. 99
Bottle
$779.88 Dozen

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

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Synthetic Cork

Magnificent colour featuring an impenetrable inky black heart along with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Intense blackcurrant aromas are complimented by some liquorice, hints of dark chocolate, vanillin cedar, tobacco, scorched earth and spice notes. Medium to full bodied, a mix of rich red to dark fruits are layered across the medium to full bodied palate with a refined yet fleshy feel. Vanillin cedar, liquorice, earthy graphite like characters, tobacco and spice lie underneath. Polished yet structurally firm tannins form a sturdy framework and lead into a long deeply fruited and earthy yet elegant conclusion that shows good freshness.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 14.5%
Other Reviews…..
Deep purple/ruby-hued, the 2019 Clos Manou has a terrific bouquet of ripe red and black fruits as well as cedar pencil, savory flowers, spice box, and tobacco. Gorgeously balanced and medium to full-bodied, with ripe, present tannins and both elegance and richness, it's one heck of an impressive Médoc readers should snatch up. It will easily keep for 10-15 years. Drink 2022-2037.
92 Points
JebDunnuck.com
From an 18-hectare estate planted at a density of around 10,000 vines per hectare, the 2019 Clos Manou is a serious wine. Unwinding in the glass with aromas of dark berry fruit, cigar wrapper, licorice and espresso roast, it's medium to full-bodied, deep and layered, with terrific concentration, lively acids and plenty of ripe, powdery tannin that will reward a bit of bottle age. It's closed with an Ardeaseal technical cork as used by Burgundy's Domaine Ponsot among others. This estate merits a mention in any list of Bordeaux's finest under-the-radar producers. Drink 2025-2050.
92+ Points
William Kelley – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate
The 2019 Clos Manou is superb. Dense, plush and explosive, the 2019 is packed with inky dark fruit, chocolate, spices, new leather and licorice. This extroverted Médoc is super plush. Drink 2024-2035.
92 Points
Antonio Galloni – Vinous

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2019 Petit Manou

Medoc, Bordeaux, FRANCE
$29. 99
Bottle
$359.88 Dozen

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

ABV: 14%

Closure: Synthetic Cork

The second wine of Clos Manou made from a blend of 83% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Cabernet Franc entirely matured in French oak (50% one-year-old, 50% two-year old) for a period of 12 months.
Deep black dark red core with a dark red hue. Delightful red currant and mulberry scents stream out of the glass with some earth, subtle dried herb, light tobacco and spicy cedar notes also chiming in. Mid weighted, elegant and showing classic Bordeaux structure, the palate is layered with delicious red currant fruits which meld into a spicy cedar, dusty earth, tobacco and dried herb background. Sturdy in it’s feel with fine, graphite like tannins, it shows ample freshness and has an appealingly firm, spicy red fruited conclusion. Great everyday drinking Bordeaux.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 14%

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Clynelish The Jazz Crescendo 10 Year Old (Special Release 2023) Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Highlands, SCOTLAND
Reduced from $199.99
$149. 99
Bottle
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ABV: 57.5%

Clynelish chasers will be pleased to get their hands on the latest Special release, which reportedly delivers on that sought-after waxiness - but water is needed to draw it out. Uncut, it's somewhat tense and unyielding with notes of biscuity malt, vanilla, dried mango and banana bread, the latter heightening at the finish with light beeswax and nectarine after a small addition of water. 57.5% Alc./Vol. Tasted from a 20ml sample.
Other reviews... Finely ground spice, honey, shortbread, vanilla sponge, and lightly toasted oak, with a muted hint of salted caramel on the nose. The palate offers juicy mandarin oranges, lime zest, and pepper. It develops a plump texture with flavors of sweet vanilla sponge cake, ground hazelnut, cinnamon, and caramel syrup over toasted waffles. This takes water beautifully, boosting the vanilla and adding sanded oak without turning down the spices. 90 points - whiskyadvocate.com
...Two of my favourite things in life, Clynelish and jazz, connected in a bottle of whisky! The label seems to show a young Sonny Rollins playing the trumpet in a rather 'Miles' stance (trumpet heavily pointing downwards), an unusual sight indeed but why not? One day I'll tell you about the time I almost had an argument with Dizzy Gillespie and Clark Terry at a Miles Davis concert at the Nice festival, but that's a story for another time… Yes, I know, I've already promised I'd tell it. Colour: pale gold. Nose: quite an unusual nose, initially on adhesives and varnishes, then on dough, cut grass, and apple peel. Water should awaken all this (in lieu of using a trumpet). With water: the proverbial wax, absent at cask strength, suddenly comes out of the woodwork, so to speak. It becomes both simple and beautiful at once. Old apples, beeswax, tangerine peel. Palate (neat): it's very tense, very lemony and on green apple, with a bit of cane sugar and quite a bit of green tea. Citrus liqueur but no wax so far. With water: water works miracles, here is a pure Clynelish, taut, without frills. Finish: long, fresh, and, you guessed it, on wax, citrus, and apple. Comments: water is mandatory here, without any this baby Clynelish remains hidden in its shell. 88 points - whiskyfun.com

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2022 Coates The Grenache

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

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

ABV: 14%

Closure: Stelvin

Matured in seasoned French oak for a period of 10 months. Deep dark red core with black tinged edges and a vibrant red to dark red hue. Lovely red to dark raspberry, red liquorice and blueberry scents drift from the glass accompanied by hints of violet, fresh herbs, delicate earth and subtle pepper notes. Rich and concentrated yet quite light on its feet, the mid weighted palate is awash with dark raspberry, liquorice, dark cherry and more subtle blueberry fruits. Scorched earth and peppered herb accents ensue. Slightly grainy tannins and lively acidity lend structure. Understated in its power, it concludes very long and peppery.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 14%

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2021 Coates The Cabernet Sauvignon

Langhorne Creek, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$32. 99
Bottle
$395.88 Dozen

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

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Awarded an MW of wine in 2020, winemaker Duane Coates is by his own admission, a 'heart over head' winemaker. Inclined to make wine from almost any interesting parcel of fruit made available to him, he tends to make accountants wince. For Duane, making great wine is not about business decisions; it’s about curiosity, passion, and a little bit of folly. His wines marry Australia’s richness of fruit with the savouriness and complexity of the old world.
A rich, mouthfilling Cabernet that boasts tremendous power.
Matured for 18 months in French oak. Dense midnight black heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Powerful blackcurrant and ripe mulberry aromas flood the nostrils followed by cedary tobacco, black olive, earth and bay leaf notes. Rich, concentrated and powerful but not overweight, the medium to full bodied palate is engulfed with blackcurrant, mulberry and red liquorice fruits. Tailing off through the back half are notions of vanillin cedar, tobacco, black olive and spicy bay leaf. Fine grained tannin structure concluding very long, deeply fruited and polished.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 13.5%

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2021 Coates The Syrah

McLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$26. 99
Bottle
$323.88 Dozen

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

ABV: 14%

Closure: Stelvin

Awarded an MW of wine in 2020, winemaker Duane Coates is by his own admission, a 'heart over head' winemaker. Inclined to make wine from almost any interesting parcel of fruit made available to him, he tends to make accountants wince. For Duane, making great wine is not about business decisions; it’s about curiosity, passion, and a little bit of folly. His wines marry Australia’s richness of fruit with the savouriness and complexity of the old world.
Matured for 18 months in 20% new French oak. Impenetrable pitch black core with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Pronounced blackberry and liquorice top notes meld into black cherry, subtle dusty vanillin cedar, earthy dried herb and pepper scents. The medium to full bodied palate is flush with rich blackberry, liquorice and black cherry fruits which are complexed by scorched earth, vanillin cedar and peppered dried herb elements. Gorgeous fleshy mouthfeel with velvet like tannins leading into a long, ripe yet polished and highly refined conclusion.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 14%

Other Reviews....
This is fine, the clutch of reduction pressed ever so gently against a framework of oak, serving to infuse a sense of tension as much as a lattice of structure. Cooler climatic allusions of iodine, blue fruits, tapenade, salumi and violet. The drive, long and fresh, belying any sense of warm-climate origins. Little wonder given the top cru portions of Clarendon and Blewitt Springs fruit in the mix. Drink by 2030.
95 points
Ned Goodwin - James Halliday's Australian Wine Companion

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2022 Colle Marianna Soave

Soave, ITALY
$29. 99
Bottle
$359.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2023-2024)

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Coming from the commune of Ronca in the heart of Garganega country, Monte Ronca is a creation of local specialist, Antonio Fattori, an acknowledged Soave-master. Most the fruit for wines comes from the hills to the north of this commune, a specific site called Monte Calvarino, which peaks at 680 m (the inactive volcano from which the wine takes its name). At this altitude, this beautiful cool site provides a perfect environment for a higher grade, single site Soave. The hills around Monte Calvarino (in comparative terms to the region in general) are particularly steep, and from a viticultural perspective, pose some challenges. But to Antonio, this is critical to capture depth of flavour and structure, as the best expressions of Soave are never found on the valley floor where it gets too warm. Here, the ancient volcanic soils impart a flinty minerality to the hand-harvested fruit, while in the cellar, lees stirring and subtle oak ageing and varying levels of appassimento add a rich texture and further complexity to the wine.
Brilliant pale straw colour with a distinctive greenish tinge to the outskirts and a watery hue. Intense pear, red apple and lime aromas engulf the nostrils with some wet stone and fresh herb notes also evident. Delicious juicy ripe pear and red apple fruits flood every corner of the mouth with some lime and wet stone characters lingering underneath. Boasting terrific concentration, volume and brisk acidity it finishes long, textured and incredibly moreish. A fantastic example of Soave.
Drink over the next year.
Alc. 12.5%

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Colonel E.H. Taylor 100 Proof Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey (750ml)

Kentucky, UNITED STATES
Reduced from $240.00
$149. 99
Bottle
$1799.88 Dozen

ABV: 50%

"the epitome of truly great Bourbon." - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2023
These BIB releases are what Australian Bourbon lovers really miss out on. Even if you can find them, the prices are often prohibitive. Score one as good as this and the deal gets sweeter. From a fresh bottle, it's a little prickly and smells like varnish, leather and hazelnuts, but later goes deeply caramelly, nutty, dried fruit and Bounty Bar-like after additional exposure. Spirity and warm, though not without a serious injection of sugars; by mid palate it turns buttery, maple-like, rounded, even soft. The finish offers toasted tea biscuits, bitter chocolate, crushed mint and a gentle, oaky astringency. The reigned-in spirit is nicely harmonised and the quality of the wood really shines. You have to love the evolving character of this ballsy, compelling, and at moments, luscious Bourbon that demands patience to show its very best. 50% Alc./Vol. No mash bill stated.
Other reviews... "Just balances out so beautifully." 94.5 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2021
"...the epitome of truly great Bourbon..." 97 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2023
F. Paul Pacult's Spirit Journal rating: 5 stars/Highest Recommendation.
...The mouthfeel is nicely balanced and more floral than I expected based on the nose. Overall fantastic in terms of being not too heavy, not too light, just the perfect balance that allows you to hold it in your mouth and really chew on it. It’s not overly complex, but that doesn’t make it any less enjoyable... E.H. Taylor Small Batch is really a contrasting bourbon. On one hand you have a really full-flavored bourbon that can almost go head to head with it’s bigger brother E.H. Taylor Single Barrel and holds it’s own. On the other hand you're paying slightly more for the presentation of the packaging for the bourbon it contains. While I wish this sold for [a little] less, there’s no denying that it’s a really solid bourbon that most individuals will enjoy. The palate is delectable and sans the heavy alcohol upfront, the overall flavor profile is enjoyable. If you haven’t had a chance to experience this yet make sure to seek it out, as it truly is a good introduction into the E.H. Taylor line of whiskeys. - breakingbourbon.com
2013 Double Gold Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition
2013 Chairman’s Trophy Finalist - Ultimate Spirits Challenge
2013 Extraordinary/Ultimate Recommendation – Ultimate Spirits Challenge

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2012 Conde Valdemar Gran Reserva

Rioja, SPAIN
$56. 99
Bottle
$683.88 Dozen

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

ABV: 14%

Closure: Cork

For 124 years, five generations of the Bujanda family have produced some of the finest wines from Rioja. It was Joaquín Martínez Bujanda who started the company with 10 hectares of vines in Rioja Alavasa and over the years the estate has expanded to include vineyards across the region.
A blend of 85% Tempranillo, 7% Mazuelo, 6% Graciano and 2% Garnacha aged for 30 months in a mixture of French (70%) and American (30%) oak barrels. Deep black dark red core with a dark red hue. Pronounced liquorice, dark raspberry and black cherry aromas are interwoven with vanillin oak, earthy mocha, leather and spice notes. The medium bodied palate is flush with liquorice and black raspberry fruits which meld into a back drop of earth, vanillin oak, spicy mocha and leather. Slightly chewy mouth feel with integrated yet grainy tannins. Concludes long and savoury.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 14%

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Craigellachie 13 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
$124. 99
Bottle
$1499.88 Dozen

ABV: 46%

"A statement whisky that is a must-try". - Dave Broom
First released in 2014, Craigellachie's 13 year old is a perfect introduction to the distillery's heavy distillate, partly the result of short fermentations but also due to enormous stills with straight lyne arms adding reflux. Even from a 30ml sample, it's a whisky with terrific depth. Fruity, almost floral aromas hint at lucerne mulch and new leather, slowly giving way to ripe orchard fruits - especially green apples. The palate sports delicious, buttery-malt and spicy pear flavours with more pepper, late fruitiness and lingering spices. Some tasters also note a slightly sulphury / smokey edge (think spent matches). This style won't be for everyone, but it is undeniably one of the more distinctive malts in its price bracket. 46% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... Light amber. The initial impression is one of bulk. There are heavy florals — think lilies and stewed white fruit, and just-overripe banana — but this is given a mysterious extra heft by an underpinning of a light meatiness, accompanied by a tiny lift of (good) sulfur. The palate is, unsurprisingly, thick and creamy with huge fruit that fills the mouth. A highly physical, old-style Speyside dram with classic distillery character. A statement whisky that is a must-try. 90 points - whiskyadvocate.com, (Winter 2014) Reviewed by: Dave Broom
...You couldn’t make a label look more ‘retro’, could you! Unless you start using hieroglyphs or cuneiform alphabet. Colour: straw. Nose: it is a milder, rounder and sweeter version of the 2003, but the background is similar. Wee touches of mezcal again, a little earth, a little sulphur (spirit sulphur) that borders almondiness (what?), plenty of apples and then a few raisins and a touch of vanilla. It’s got a style, and that’s just great, even if it does nose a little young, almost as much so as the DL. Mouth: a few burnt notes in the attack, notes of distillation, cooked sugar and herbs… But it gets then cleaner, maltier and slightly smoky, with a bitterish edge. May lack a part of the DL’s vibrancy (as the pros say.) Finish: rather long, between candy sugar and this bitter side. Grapefruit skin. Comments: mixed feelings here. On the one hand, I find the honesty and the nakedness fantastic, it’s not botoxed whisky at all. On the other hand, I find it a little raw and bitter. Let’s try the older ones… 79 points - whiskyfun.com

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2022 Craiglee Chardonnay

Sunbury, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$46. 99
Bottle
$563.88 Dozen

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

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Stelvin

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

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Crown Royal Peach Flavoured Canadian Whisky (1000ml)

CANADA
$99. 99
Bottle
$1199.88 Dozen

ABV: 35%

Another addition to a growing line up of vibrant and deliciously sweet flavoured Canadians is Crown Royal Peach. Boasting the light and luscious character of Canadian whisky alongside the freshness of Georgia peaches, it's ideal for entertaining in the warmer months. Conversely, Crown Peach will work as an addition to warm winter cocktails. Alternatively, simply enjoy it on the rocks or add a splash to iced tea. 35% Alc./Vol.

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Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye Blended Canadian Whisky (1000ml)

CANADA
$109. 99
Bottle
$1319.88 Dozen

ABV: 45%

Another chance to snap up the World's Best Whisky for 2016 in a one litre format.
The Gimli Distillery situated on the shores of Lake Winnipeg in central Canada is one of the world’s most remote distilleries, as well as being home to the Crown Royal brand. Although Canadian whisky is commonly known as rye, this new CR edition is one of only a handful which is actually made from near 100% rye grain. Most others are distilled from corn or wheat with rye and other flavourings added. Jim Murray gave the Northern Harvest Rye a record-qualifying 97.5 out of 100 points in his 2016 Whisky Bible commenting: “Rye, that most eloquent of grains, not just turning up to charm and enthral but to also take us through a routine which reaches new heights of beauty and complexity. To say this is a masterpiece is barely doing it justice.”
While the whisky was never scheduled for release here, we've managed to secure a small quantity in 1 litre format for Australian whisky lovers. Find out what all the fuss was about!
Tasting note: Brilliant amber gold. Fabulous purity with whiffs of apple/peach tart and fresh-picked mint over vanilla wafer biscuit, pencil shavings, hints of gum and green banana. Crisp and spicy in the mouth. The rye is assertive, oily, dense. An almost brittle mouthfeel. Finish offers buttered ryvita biscuit, vanilla custard, cocoa, pepper and sustained mint freshness. Long, concentrated and beautifully harmonised. 45% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... A blend of 95% rye-grain flavoring whisky with a variety of base whiskies. Its big whisky cocktails will tempt mixers into sipping. Very fruity and floral, with prunes, peaches, red apple skins, and bouquets of spring flowers all boosted by vibrant peppery spices on a slightly oaky base. Crown Royal’s signature balsam resin note and hints of vanilla round it out. The long, spicy finish ends with hints of citrus pith. A complex, tightly woven blend. 91 points
- whiskyadvocate.com, (Fall 2015) Reviewed by: Davin de Kergommeaux

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Crown Royal Black Blended Canadian Whisky (1000ml)

Ontario, CANADA
$109. 99
Bottle
$1319.88 Dozen

ABV: 45%

"...oaked to within an inch of its life, but Crown has taken it just to the edge — and brought it back again." - drinkhacker.com
Crown Royal Black is a more robust and intensely flavoured take on traditional Canadian whiskies, which often place emphasis on 'mellowness'. This expression is not only extra-oaked, but also bottled at 45% abv, which is unconventional given that high-proof bottlings fell out of common practise in Canada around the 1950s. It pours a deep bright copper / mahogany colour and follows with sweet, heavy scents of dilute maple syrup, vanilla wafer and cocoa. A soft, light entry leads into a semi sweet burst of vanillan oak, light maple syrup and lively spices with a touch of rye kicking in the finish. It's finally medium dry and gently peppery with fresh cut wood emerging late into the aftertaste. All-round a richer offering than your standard CR, and with zipped up spiciness, bourbon drinkers should enjoy this as an alternative, as should lovers of PX matured malts. 45% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... Defintely and imprvement from the last time I tasted this, which was something akin to being hit over the head by a branch from a maple tree... Chewier and sweet sugars now seem to enjoy a pleasant toing and froing with the toasty oak and spice. Plenty to grapple with here. 87 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2023
...Not exactly black. (More like russet, but Crown Royal Russet isn't as catchy.) It's nice to see the higher strength, and there's definitely more flavor here than the standard Crown Royal or Crown Royal Reserve. But it's missing the smoothness and elegance I cherish in other Crown Royal whiskies. Notes of molasses and maple syrup, accentuated by burnt fig, hints of pedro ximenez sherry, and raisin. There are suggestions of dark rum and bourbon in here. (Perhaps an alternative to both?) A whisky to drink on the rocks or as a mixer. 78 points - whiskyadvocate.com
Crown Royal Black is, as you may expect, an added-oak version of the venerable Crown Royal Canadian whisky. In this case, “black” is no joke. It may very well be the darkest color whiskey I’ve ever encountered, a deep hazelnut color in the glass. The spirit in a full bottle is nearly opaque. This concerned me. Over-oaking is a serious risk in whiskey, and the worry of a ruined whisky was on the top of my mind. The good news is that Crown Royal Black isn’t too far gone. Yes, it is oaked to within an inch of its life, but Crown has taken it just to the edge — and brought it back again. The body is sweet like standard Crown Royal, but laced with intense oily wood notes, cinnamon, black pepper, and dried figs. Surprisingly mild for 90 proof, that wood character even overpowers the alcohol out of the spirit. Long and smoldering finish, like a campfire turning to ash. That, of course, has good and bad connotations. I expect CR Black may be too much whisky for many. Others will find it’s got a rustic, frontier character that also finds a bit of balance in its own odd way. - drinkhacker.com

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Crown Royal Regal Apple Flavoured Canadian Whisky (1000ml)

CANADA
Reduced from $99.99
$89. 99
Bottle
$1079.88 Dozen

ABV: 35%

A blend infused with Regal Gala apples resulting in a delicious Canadian whisky with notes of crisp orchard fruit.
Notes from the producers... The palate is slightly tart with crisp, apple balanced with caramel & light spice, finishing with crisp apple and a hint of sweetness. 35% Alc./Vol.

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Dailuaine Flora & Fauna 16 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
Reduced from $199.99
$119. 99
Bottle
$1439.88 Dozen

ABV: 43%

"Substantial. One for a cigar." - Dave Broom, whiskyadvocate.com
Pronounced "dal-u-ayn", many visitors to Speyside would be blissfully ignorant of the existence of this gem. A mile off the main Aberlour to Grantown road, the only evidence of its whereabouts are the plume of steam and unmistakeable smell of the Dark Grains plant. The location inspired Alfred Barnard to write, “Never was there such a soft, bright landscape of luxuriant green, of clustering foliage, and verdant banks of wildflowers, ferns and grasses." The undoubted beauty was not the reason the site was chosen - good quality water from the Bailliemullich Burn, the local supply of barley and the proximity to the Speyside Railway Line are more likely reasons.
Built in 1865 the distillery was once part of the Dailuaine-Talisker Distilleries Co Ltd which owned the renowned Skye distillery and later went on to build Imperial. Dailuaine has seen several significant changes. A Dark Grains plant was commissioned to process pot ale and draff into a high protein cattle feed. The splendid granite double-storey dunnage cask warehouses lie empty, as all Dailuaine whisky is tankered away to be filled into casks at a central warehousing complex. Today this whisky forms a major part of Dewars blends thanks to its robust flavours, but is also offered in smaller quantities as a single malt.
Other reviews… These days the mighty Mortlach is a known quantity, but Diageo’s two other meaty sites—Benrinnes and Dailuaine—remain in the shadows. This is big, boisterous, and sherried, but there’s less of the gravy-browning elements you get from the other two; at Dailuaine it is fruit that is promoted alongside Seville orange, treacle, and the inevitable raisin and date. There are nods to PX sherry as well. Every bit as good as Mortlach.
88 points- whiskyadvocate.com (Summer 2013), reviewed by: Dave Broom
...I last tried the F&F around the year 2000, so even before Whiskyfun. WF 81 but a lot of water has gone under the bridge since those heroic (ahem) times. Colour: gold. Nose: cake and grasses, a touch of plasticine and soap, sulphur stones, mown lawn, ink, roasted walnuts… This really is a singular style. Shall we call it ‘un-commercial’? Mouth: rather un-commercial indeed, malty and grassy, with something burnt, notes of Mars bars (or any other bars, really, Twix, whatever…) and growing notes of chicory and office coffee. Finish: medium yet fatter, and very malty. Was it finished in Ovaltine casks? Comments: this humble taster hasn’t changed one iota within 18 years. Is that bad, doc? 81 points - whiskyfun.com
...Nose: Clean. Sweetish. Pronounced barley sugar. Some sherry. Palate: Medium-bodied. Very smooth indeed. Clean, malty, nutty. Finish: Nice balance of fragrant smoky dryness. Overall: Almost too perfect. Beautifully put together, but not quite memorable.
- Michael Jackson, whiskymag.com

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2021 Nicks Secret DVL McLaren Vale Shiraz

McLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
Reduced from $23.99
$16. 99
Bottle
$203.88 Dozen

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

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Stelvin
From a husband and wife team, this very well know winery crafts wines from many of South Australia’s premium wine regions most notably McLaren Vale and Barossa Valley. Consistently receiving high praise from critics and plastered with awards, this vintages highlights include:
- 2022 Sommelier Challenge IWSC San Diego – Platinum 94 Points
- Melbourne International Wine Competition 2023 – Gold Medal 95 Pts
- Great Australian Shiraz Challenge 2022 – 95 Points, Gold Medal
A rich, plush and youthfully energetic McLaren Vale Shiraz.
Matured in some new but predominantly older French and American oak barriques for 18 months. Magnificent colour saturation featuring an inky black heart along with a very deep black dark red hue. Sailing out of the glass are aromas of dark plum and liquorice infused with smoky cedar and graphite followed by some dried meat and blackpepper notes. Rich, plush and youthfully energetic the generously weighted palate is swamped with luscious, freshly crushed blackberry, liquorice and blueberry fruits. Fine grained tannin structure with inky earth, spicy vanillin cedar and pepper characters lingering through the back half. Finishes fresh, long and succulent with plenty of blackpepper shining through.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 14.5%
Other Reviews….
Hand picked and fermented in open-tops, before 18 months maturation in French barriques, mostly used. Highly regional aromas of baking spices and dried fruits meld with a contemporary whiff of florals and blueberry, affirmed by a pulpy mid-palate, a grind of pepper and considerable energy driving the finish. A full-weighted wine of a crunchy levity, ensuring that nothing gets too sweet or out of hand. Very good drinking and exceptional value. Drink by 2027.
92 points
Ned Goodwin – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion
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2021 Dandelion Vineyards Menagerie of the Barossa Grenache Shiraz Mataro

Barossa, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$24. 99
Bottle
$299.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2022-2027)

ABV: 14%

Closure: Stelvin

A highly appealing Grenache based blend sourced from three adjoining blocks in the Gomersal district of the Barossa. Maturation takes place in old French oak barriques for a period of 12 months.
Deep dark red black colour with a dark red hue. Pronounced spicy dark raspberry, red liquorice and plum aromas fill the nostrils with some fragrant fresh herb, light scorched earth and pepper notes also evident. Rich juicy dark raspberry, plum and red liquorice fruits cast a plush textural feel across the medium to full bodied palate. Spicy dried herb, vanillin cedar and pepper characters linger in the background. Finishes fresh with velvety tannins and a long sumptuous aftertaste.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 14%

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2022 DCB Wine Pinot Noir

Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$23. 99
Bottle
$287.88 Dozen

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

ABV: 13%

Closure: Stelvin

Chris Bendle’s entry level Pinot Noir is a blend of two vineyards in Kangaroo Ground and Woori Yallock, from the Northern and Southernmost points of the Yarra Valley. With a similar ripening period, but distinctly different soils, MV6 pinot noir from both vineyards was picked within a period of 1 week and treated in a near identical manner whilst being kept entirely separate.
Dark red in colour with black toned edges and a vibrant red to dark red hue. Pretty and fragrantly expressive out of the glass the nose is grabbed by scents of dark cherries, strawberries and violets which are flanked by some fresh herb, subtle forest floor and delicate spicy cedar notes. Light and elegant yet richly fruited, red to dark cherry and winter strawberry flavours overlay a violet infused back drop of fresh herbs, forest floor and spice. Possessing excellent freshness, depth and drive it has polished tannins and a long persistent finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 13%

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2022 DCB Wine Chardonnay

Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$23. 99
Bottle
$287.88 Dozen

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

ABV: 13.1%

Closure: Stelvin

Winemaker Chris Bendle’s day job is at Hoddles Creek Estate but he still finds time to work on his own venture, DCB wine, sourcing fruit from a vineyard in Gladysdale in the picturesque Upper Yarra. The 28 year old vines are planted on an east facing slope and maturation takes place in a mixture of barrique and demi muid barrels.
Rich yet wonderfully refined, this delightful Yarra Valley Chardonnay possesses a degree of sophistication rarely seen at this price.
Brilliant pale straw to straw colour with a greenish tone to the edges and a watery hue. Drifting out of the glass are aromas of white peach and nectarine which are complexed by hints of dried honey, cashew, nougat and spice. Rich yet wonderfully refined, the mid weighted palate is greeted with a flavour profile of white peaches, nectarine, dried honey, cashew, nougat and spice that are delivered with more than ample concentration. A gentle creamy textural feel is complimented by deftly balanced acidity. Finishes long with a degree of sophistication rarely seen at this price.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 13.1%

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De Bortoli Show Liqueur Muscat (500ml)

Riverina, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA
$22. 99
Bottle
$275.88 Dozen

ABV: 18%

Closure: Stelvin

Aged for 8 years in oak this excellent liqueur Muscat opens with a deep sienna brown colour with a green olive hue. Exhibiting aromas of honeyed raisins, Christmas cake, toffee, light marmalade and rancio characters, the nose displays great intensity. Rich and mouthfilling the palate possesses luscious flavours of honey raisins, toffee, caramel and marmalade that coat the palate with an oil like viscosity followed by some Christmas cake and rancio characters. Well integrated spirit with a very long honeyed raisin, toffee, marmalade, Christmas cake and rancio aftertaste. Trophy winner at the 2015 International Wine Challenge.
Alc 18%

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2020 Deep Woods Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot

Margaret River, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA
$24. 99
Bottle
$299.88 Dozen

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

ABV: 14%

Closure: Stelvin

Deep Woods Estate has firmly established itself as one of Margaret Rivers brightest stars. Lead by the highly talented Julian Langworthy the winery has been awarded more than 70 trophies and 250 gold medals under his stewardship.
Gloriously fruited, supple and refined in structure this a beautiful Margaret River blend that delivers great value.
A blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 5% Malbec that was matured in French oak barriques (20% new) for a period of 18 months. Totally opaque black dark red colour with a dark red hue. Attractive scents or red to black currant and mulberry show excellent intensity out of the glass as they morph into vanillin cedar, tobacco, earthy black olive and bay leaf notes along the way. Richly fruited, the mid weighted palate features supplely textured blackcurrant and mulberry fruits over a cedary tobacco, earthy black olive and spicy bay leaf back drop. A fine grained tannin structure lends polish to the long, refined finish that’s brimming with sublime red and black fruit.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 14%
Other Reviews…..
2020 was a glorious vintage and it's here for all to see. Structural, dense, concentrated and broody, the length of flavour tails out through the long finish – in fact, far longer than any $35 wine has any business being. Drink by 2035.
94 points
Erin Larkin – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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2008 Diplomatico Single Vintage Rum (700ml)

VENEZUELA
$299. 00
Bottle
$3588.00 Dozen

ABV: 43%

Created from reserve stocks carefully assembled into vintage batches from a single year of distillation. After spending twelve years ageing in ex-bourbon, ex-single malt whisky, and new American oak casks, the spirit is then further matured for an additional year in first-fill Oloroso sherry casks. Expect aromas and flavours of smoked wood, coffee, and chocolate, followed by hints of vanilla and ripe fruits. The beautiful heavy-weight decanter will bring a sense of occasion to every pour. 43% Alc./Vol.

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Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva Rum (700ml)

VENEZUELA
Reduced from $109.99
$84. 99
Bottle
$1019.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

If you haven't been inspired to try the aged rums of the Caribbean then you’ve got a lot to look forward to. This applies not only to those who’ve never moved beyond Bundaberg and Coke since high school, but more so to those who are serious about wine, whisky and brandy - in short, those of us who are passionate about ‘flavour’. Quality Caribbean rum has as many permutations of aromas, tastes, textures and strengths as any group of wines or spirits. The rum market in Australia has increased exponentially and the overall quality is superb. We now have access to many small and large producers who are vying for attention and the very reasonable prices mean rum is not just a passing fad.
Aside from the familiar Caribbean island groups, more and more people are becoming aware of a ‘mainland’ rum tradition. Think Nicaragua, Gautemala, Panama or Venezuela. The latter, already famous as the spiritual home of the rum based medicinal bitters, Angostura, is now finding its rums eclipsing that legacy. The country has a number of highly regarded offerings, but those from the Distilerias Unidas in La Miel on the northern slopes of the Andes lift the bar highest.
Their Diplomatico label is the international reference.
We prefer to let what’s inside the bottle do the talking, but it is impossible to overlook this venture’s remarkable accumulation of twenty plus international awards since 2007 (54 medals in contests worldwide), including the SIP Awards, San Francisco World Spirits Competition, Miami Rum XP, Monde Selection and other big guns. Even if the show circuit is irrelevant to you, a different kind of achievement came in October 2011 when the company’s Maestro, Tito Cordero, was honoured at the Golden Rum Barrels Awards as the World’s Best Master Blender. He was the first Venezuelan to receive the award. Given that so much depends on how the distiller and blender create their product, this was the rum world's supreme commendation of Cordero's skill and outright quality fanaticism.
A reinvigorated project that stemmed from an early Seagrams investment in the 1950s, passed on to Diageo, and is now in the custody of the Ballesteros family, the distillery is adjacent to the Hacienda Saruro, where much of the sugar cane is grown. Average daytime temperatures of 30-31C drop by 6-7C at night, a differential which when coupled with high humidity benefits cane growth: it concentrates the sugars and favours the ageing process. Different varieties are grown to make sugar honey and molasses. Molasses is preferred for the light rums, sugar cane honey for the heavy. While many producers are struggling to get molasses with a sugar content above 45%, Diplomatico are ahead of the pack before they even begin. Venezuela regularly achieves upwards of 60%.
Not unlike other distilleries, here pot stills are for richness and weight, column stills for adding freshness and elegance. Between the two are batch kettles that carry out secondary distillations of semi-heavy rums. Varying proportions of each create a hierarchy of styles. Barrel regimes vary, including ex-bourbon with some re-filled single malt whisky casks. Sherry casks are now being experimented with to great effect, as the 2000 Vintage release bears testimony. Finishing departs from the mainstream, as most Diplomatico rums are given only a delicate filtration prior to bottling - gentle enough to maintain fatty acids and maximum mouthfeel - then filtered using 3 micron-thick filter pads. It is minimal interference by world standards, Cordero considering it a formality to ensure the rums retain their clarity and brilliance when exported to cooler climates.
Diplomatico's flagship cuvee is aged for up to twelve years and typically blended from around 80% pot still rums; the remaining 20% are lighter styles from column stills. Cordero mixes a little cane sugar prior to blending which is another reason why the flavour seems amplified compared to some others in the stable. Stylistically this edges Ron Zacapa 23 for satisfaction and sheer saturation and is the one that many of our customers measure other rums by. Those whose taste preferences tend towards the savory may misunderstand what is an unashamedly dessert / quasi- liqueur styled effort that falls into a sub-category of its own. Almost as decadent as a rum can get without cloying the mouth and falling out of balance - there are more complex rums around, but not near this price, nor do they have the same uncanny ability to incite superlatives. The packaging depicts Don Juancho Nieto Melendez, who was a noted rum enthusiast in the town close to the distillery. It's reported that, being something of a globe trotter, over many years "...he amassed a large collection of rums which he took great pleasure in offering his guests at the lavish dinner parties he held at his house."
Tasting note: Brilliant copper with a gold hue. Heady and decadent scents of creme caramel, fresh coffee, chocolate fudge, vanilla and spice. A silky, creamy mouthfeel yields a plush array of dried fruits, raisins and coffee-caramel, counterpointed by a gently warming spirit heat. Perfect balance, seamless integration. Very long, mouth coating aftertaste of vanilla and liquorice strap with a subtle dark chocolate finale. Avoids the too sweet trap. A stunning rum that will instantly convert many a Muscat or PX Sherry drinker. This remains one of the most re-purchased spirits on our shelves. 40% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... Gold Medal: Ministry of Rum Tasting Competition, New Orleans
Gold Medal, Best in Category: International Cane Spirits Festival, Florida
• Silver Medal: Monde Selection, Brussels
• Silver Medal: Concours Mondiale, Brussels
• Silver Medal: San Francisco World Spirits Competition
• Gold Medal: The Rum Experience, London

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2023 Dog Point Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc

Marlborough, NEW ZEALAND
Reduced from $31.99
$27. 99
Bottle
$335.88 Dozen

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

ABV: 13%

Closure: Stelvin

Sourced from eight estate-owned vineyards within the Wairau Valley with vines on average 26 years old. The fruit is whole bunch pressed to tank for fermentation and matured on lees for 4 months before bottling.
Brilliant water like colour with a greenish tone to the edges. Leaping out of the glass are pungent scents of passionfruit, grapefruit and herbaceous gooseberries followed by some green apple, grassy asparagus and flinty mineral notes. Zesty passionfruit, lime and gooseberry fruits race across the intensely flavoured palate with some herbaceous grassy characters, green apple, subtle asparagus and mineral elements lying underneath. Finishes dry and crisp with a long zippy aftertaste.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 13%

Other Reviews.....
If you’d like to taste Sauvignon Blanc in its modern day glory, look no further. The Marlborough sunshine and pinpoint precision in the vineyard and winery is all found here. Sourced from estate fruit in the Wairau Valley you’ll find star fruit, passion blossom, juicy pineapple and guava. The abundance of fruit continues on the palate with an electric line of acidity and sea spray finish. The dryness of the wine takes elegance to another dimension. Sith purity and drive, this is a triumph of a vintage and its magic is captured in the bottle. Drink now with raw scallop ceviche.
95 points
Shanteh Wale – WinePilot.com

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2013 Dom Perignon Champagne

Champagne, FRANCE
Reduced from $425.00
$379. 99
Bottle
$4559.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 15 Years (2023-2038)

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

A fine satiny mousse sits over a pale straw coloured base that has pale gold tinged edges and is finely threaded by a very persistent bead of nibble bubbles. Pronounced citrus and oily toast aromas are to the fore with some pear, roasted almond and yeast lees notes ensuing. Finessed and elegant, mouth watering flavours of pear, citrus and baked bread dance vibrantly across the palate underscored by yeast lees, almond and subtle dried honey characters. Creamy tinged texture finishing dry with chalk tinged acidity and a long buttered toast like aftertaste.
Drink over the next 10-15 years.
Alc. 12.5%
Other Reviews….
A driven and serious DP with aromas of chalk, biscuits, apricot stones and lemons. Some spice and dried flowers, too. So sleek and sophisticated. Elegant. Yet, it’s long and powerful, with a sharp minerality. Tight and precise. Reminds me of bottles from the 1980s, such as 1988. It really takes off. Disgorged October 2021. Drinkable on release in January 2023, but better in a couple of years. A DP for the cellar.
98 Points
JamesSuckling.com
Disgorged in October 2022, the 2013 Dom Pérignon is a charming and elegant vintage for this cuvée. It reveals complex aromas of buttery pastry, spices, citrus oil, almonds, honey and, with aeration, a touch of smoke. The palate is medium to full-bodied, perfectly balanced, with a chiseled and tightly wound profile. The long, cool growing season has brought freshness and a delicate earthy note to the finish. Drink 2023-2043.
95 Points
Yohan Castaing – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

There’s no such thing as a non-vintage Dom, just 6 million or so bottles for every vintage released. The 2013 vintage weather was a game of ping pong – crop losses of every kind slashed yields but the reduced crop ripened perfectly. This wine has Dom Perignon’s typical airy elegance, length and balance.
98 points
James Halliday's Top 100 2023

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2019 Domaine Asmara Private Collection Shiraz

Heathcote, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$26. 99
Bottle
$323.88 Dozen

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

ABV: 14.8%

Closure: Stelvin

In 2008, former chemical engineer Andreas Greiving followed his lifelong dream to own and operate a vineyard. Domaine Asmara takes it’s name from the Indonesian word "Asmara" which means love and passion. Located in the heart of Heathcote wine region on red cambrian soil, Domaine Asmara is a neighbouring vineyard of what was previously the old Tatiarra estate. Maturation takes place in French oak barriques for a period of 10 months.

A rich, voluptuous Heathcote Shiraz that finishes long and plush

Impenetrable inky black heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Heady lush blackberry, liquorice and black cherry scents waft out of the glass followed by toasty vanillin oak, dark chocolate and peppered fennel like notes. Rich, concentrated and voluptuous the full bodied palate is engulfed with lavish blackberry, liquorice, dark plum and dark chocolate flavours which overlay a vanillin oak, earthy fennel and subtle pepper back drop. Excellent power and volume with velvet smooth tannins and a long opulently fruited finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 14.8%

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