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1998 Douglas Laing & Co. Old Particular Single Cask North British 25 Year Old Single Grain Scotch Whisky (700ml)Lowlands, SCOTLAND$179. 99Bottle$2159.88 DozenABV: 51.5%Just outside of Edinburgh sits North British, busy since 1887 distilling unmalted grains like corn and wheat via column stills. The plant's focus is to supply grain whisky for use in blends such as Cutty Sark, Famous Grouse, Chivas Regal, J&B, Isle of Skye and Johnnie Walker. Their standalone whiskies are generally considered very good, especially when given decades to mature, allowing creamy textures, deep notes of vanilla, caramel and sometimes, tropical fruit to develop. We think the price/age ratio speaks for itself in this value 25-year-old direct import from Laing & Co. 190 bottles at 51.5% ABV make up the outturn. Non-chill filtered.
Notes from the bottlers... Nose: Anticipate a big, dulcet, indulgent and interestingly spiced, gently oaked, gristy quality. Palate: Shows a peppered, warmly piquant style with late cereal, fruit, and crystallised honey. Finish: Carries all the aforementioned, tailing attractively to subsequent toffee and mocha.
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2023 Woodstock Deep Sands ShirazMcLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$19. 99Bottle$239.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2026-2029)ABV: 14.9%Closure: StelvinRich, lush and full bodied with a long opulent conclusion.
Pitch black in colour with a dark red hue. Elevated ripe dark plum and liquorice scents mix with vanillin spice, black cherry and subtle peppered earth notes. Rich and lush, the full bodied palate is swamped with dark plum, liquorice and black cherry fruits. Vanillin spice, scorched earth and blackpepper elements lurk beneath. Ripe, gently chewy tannins with a long opulent conclusion.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
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2020 Greenock Creek Roennfeldt Road ShirazBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$299. 99Bottle$3599.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2026-2034)ABV: 16%Closure: CorkAn ultra rich, monumentally sized Barossa Shiraz.
Super dense inky black heart with a very deep dark red black hue. Potent aromas of dark plum, liquorice and dark chocolate waft through the nostrils followed by vanillin oak, mocha, subtle earth and spice notes. Ultra rich, thick and voluptuous, the monumentally sized palate is coated with dark plum, liquorice, dark chocolate and vanillin oak flavours. Exceptional concentration, density and power with earthy mocha, faint leather and spice elements the undercard. Sturdy in their structure yet velvet like in their feel, the tannins are seamlessly interwoven through the long decadent yet slightly chewy finish.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 16%Other Reviews……
An incredibly proportioned shiraz sourced from 120-year-old vines on the Greenock Creek estate in western Barossa. I'm always amazed at the balance Greenock Creek achieve in these wines. Now, this is full-bodied to be sure, but the line and flow shows a distinct elegance and grace, tannins fine and chewy, the fruit pure and a mix of red and dark tones studded with spice, floral facets and roasting meats. Jeez Louise ... very nicely done. Drink by 2044.
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2018 Barossa Boy Lifeblood ShirazBarossa, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$79. 99Bottle$959.88 DozenMinimum 6 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 14.5%Closure: CorkRich, full in body and opulently textured with a long, sumptuous yet gently chewy conclusion.
Aged for 22 months in French oak hogsheads. Dense pitch black heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Potent dark plum, liquorice and dark chocolate aromas waft out of the glass complimented by some vanillin oak, earthy mocha and spice notes. Rich, full in body and opulently textured, the palate is drenched in a tidal wave of plush dark plum, blackberry, dark chocolate and liquorice fruits. Earthy mocha, spicy vanillin oak and subtle leather elements sit in the background. Velvety yet sturdy tannin structure with a long, sumptuous yet gently chewy conclusion.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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2023 Sons of Eden Romulus Old Vine ShirazBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$69. 99Bottle$839.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 10 Years (2026-2036)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinRich, exceptionally concentrated and opulent with a long, sumptuous finish.
Sons of Eden is a partnership between winemaker Corey Ryan and viticulturist Simon Cowham who both learnt their trades in the vineyards and cellars of Eden Valley. Their labels Romulus and Remus come from the fable of the legendary founders of Ancient Rome. These twins were abandoned at birth and reared by a she-wolf. Romulus murdered his twin Remus in a fit of rage over the naming of Rome, the city which both had built. Legend presents Romulus (Barossa Valley) as the stronger, more powerful of the brothers, while Remus (Eden Valley) was more refined, focused and elegant.
Fruit was sourced from the Nuriootpa and Light Pass sub regions of the Barossa Valley with vines aged between 60- 80 plus years old. Maturation took place in French oak hogsheads of which 45% were new for a period of 18 months.
Magnificent super dense inky black heart with an equally deep dark red black hue. Potent dark plum, liquorice, blackberry and black cherry scents waft out of the glass trailed by some smoky vanillin oak, dark chocolate and peppered earth notes. Rich, exceptionally concentrated and opulent, the full bodied palate is doused in lavish blackberry, dark plum, liquorice and black cherry fruits. Subtlety smoked vanillin oak, earthy dark chocolate and pepper elements extend across the back half. Boasting outstanding power and depth it has velvety yet underlyingly sturdy tannins and a long, sumptuous finish.
Drink over the next 8-10 years.
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2023 Yamanashi de GraceYamanashi, JAPAN$64. 99Bottle$779.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2026-2030)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinLight and elegant with a supple feel and a fresh, eloquent finish.
A blend of 54% Muscat Bailey A, 23% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot aged in neutral French oak barrels. Dark red core with black tinged edges and a dark red hue. Aromas of red currant, plum, blueberry and red liquorice intermingle with dried herb, subtle earthy leather and spice notes. Light and elegant, supple red plum, cherry, blueberry and red liquorice fruits flow across the palate. Earthy dried herb and subtle spicy leather elements linger underneath. Fine grained tannins with a fresh, eloquent finish.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
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2011 Douglas Laing & Co. Old Particular Single Cask Blair Athol 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND$99. 99Bottle$1199.88 DozenABV: 48.4%A key source for Bell's blended whiskies, Blair Athol is another Diageo-owned distillery with very few official releases. What is marketed as a single malt is usually out of sherry barrels, however the tasting note for this edition read like Laing's have opted for x-Bourbon wood. 285 bottles from a refill barrel. 48.4% Alc./Vol. Non-chill filtered.
Notes from the bottlers... Nose: Carries some Bourbon cask heritage ahead of its dulcet and rich Highland Malt. Palate: Catch a little peppery zing before some later toffee, imbued with muscovado sugar. Finish: Clove studded orange zest opens, followed by that "All American" sweet flavour.
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2025 Catlin Lorna Starr Pinot GrisAdelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$32. 99Bottle$395.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2026-2027)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinRipe and fleshy with a long, shapely finish.
Bright straw colour with a watery hue. Pear and ripe apple aromas mix with whiffs of honeysuckle and spicy quince. Ripe and fleshy, the palate is filled with juicy apple and pear skin flavours which meld into a quince and subtle honeysuckle back drop. Balanced acidity with a long, shapely finish.
Drink over the next year.
Alc. 12.5%Other Reviews……
Fruit is sourced from a single site in Oakbank. This is serious gris. Wild ferment, a touch of skin contact and barrel-rolling lees in French oak. The texture reverberates flavours of green apple, grapefruit, pear and crystalline ginger, with just a waft of lychee over the top. And then, within, it has a deeply saline and savoury backbone – umami notes of herbal salts and almonds. Mouthwatering. Drink by 2029.
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2025 Allegrini Corte Giara Pinot GrigioVeneto, ITALY$22. 99Bottle$275.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinSlippery textured with impressive concentration and a long, moreish finish.
The Corte Giara range is an offspring of the famous Allegrini family in the Valpolicella region. Together with a few select winegrowers, they created a concept centred around modern and eclectic wines, representing great value for money, with international varietals through to Amarone, Recioto and other classic wines of the Veneto region.
Brilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Aromas of pear and red apple drift out of the glass with ample intensity mixing with some honeysuckle, musk, delicate quince and wet stone notes along the way. The slippery textured palate shows impressive concentration with delicious pear and red apple fruits overlaying a dried honey, lime and stony mineral back drop. Refreshing acidity with a long, slinky finish that’s highly moreish.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
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2024 Collector Marked Tree Red ShirazCanberra, Australian Capital Territory, AUSTRALIA$37. 99Bottle$455.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinA juicy mid weighted Shiraz with a savoury, pepper laced finish of ample length.
The Marked Tree Red comprises hand-worked parcels of shiraz from vineyards in and around Murrumbateman. The mix of granite and shale soils produce fruit which is both perfumed and elegantly structured as well as savoury, textured and rich.
Pitch black core with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Up front liquorice, black cherry and clove scents display good aromatic lift trailed by some smoky vanillin cedar and peppered meat notes. On the mid weighted palate juicy black cherry and liquorice fruits combine with infusions of clove, spicy vanillin cedar, dried meats and peppered earth characters. Fine grained tannins with a savoury pepper laced finish of ample length.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 13%Other Reviews…..
What a beautiful shiraz. Everything just so; it’s perfectly poised and immediately appealing, although it will age gracefully if you can wait. It’ll be hard though, because of the gorgeous aromatics of exotic spices and florals, with a little meaty reduction alongside the ripe, fleshy fruit doused in a touch of pepper. Silky tannins sashay across the medium-bodied palate and, with the lithe acidity, the finish is long and lingering. Drink by 2036.
95+ Points
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2022 Cape Mentelle Cabernet SauvignonMargaret River, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA$59. 99Bottle$719.88 DozenMinimum 6 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2026-2034)ABV: 14.4%Closure: StelvinRich and fleshy upfront with firm, chalky tannins imparting a dry, grippy feel across the mid length finish.
Matured for 18 months in fine grained French oak. Midnight black core with a dark red hue. Expressive blackcurrant, mulberry and red liquorice aromas evolve out of the glass followed by some dusty vanillin cedar, tobacco, black olive and spicy bay leaf notes. Rich, fleshy textured blackcurrant and liquorice fruits are to the fore with notions of mulberry, earthy black olive, cedary tobacco and spicy dried herb characters lining the back half. Firm, chalky tannins impart a dry, grippy feel across the mid length finish.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
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2024 Whipbird ChardonnayPemberton, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA$22. 99Bottle$275.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinRich, full and creamy textured.
Bright straw colour with subtle flashes of green around the edges and a watery hue. Elevated peach and honeycomb aromas mix with bacon fat, nougat and spice. Rich, full and creamy textured, the palate is decorated with mouth filling peach, honeycomb, bacon fat, nougat and spice flavours. Nicely balanced acidity with a long, well rounded conclusion.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
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2002 Douglas Laing & Co. Old Particular Single Cask Girvan 21 Year Old Cask Strength Single Grain Scotch Whisky (700ml)Lowlands, SCOTLAND$169. 99Bottle$2039.88 DozenABV: 51.5%From one of the largest alcohol producing facilities in the world: Girvan routinely proves how good a single grain can be. If you like bourbon or sweeter-styled American oak-influenced malts, this is worth consideration. At 21 years, it straddles the line for single grain - is it young or old? Only taste will tell! 190 bottles were charged from a refill hogshead at 51.5% Alc./Vol. Non-chill-filtered.
Notes from the bottlers... Nose: Wood shavings with brown sugar and candied peels alongside cinnamon. Palate: Creamy and thick with home baking, honeyed cereal and suagry candy floss. Finish: Butterscotch and fudge linger on with more that earlier cereal richness.
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2022 Mollydooker Carnival of Love ShirazMcLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$95. 00Bottle$1140.00 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2026-2034)ABV: 16%Closure: StelvinA Shiraz of pure opulence and prodigious power.
Super saturated pitch black colour with an equally deep black dark red hue. Potent blackberry and liquorice aromas flood the olfactory senses followed by black cherry, vanillin cedar, fennel and peppered earth notes. Boasting monumental size and concentration, the densely textured palate is overwhelmed by a tidal wave of rich black cherry, liquorice and blackberry fruit. Subtlety smoked spicy vanillin cedar, fennel and peppered earth elements fan out across the back half. Prodigious power with velvety yet underlyingly sturdy tannins and an exceptionally long, blackpepper laced finish that’s pure opulence.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
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2024 Turkey Flat Butcher’s Block Grenache Shiraz MataroBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$27. 99Bottle$335.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinRich and juicy with a long, generously fruited finish.
Matured for 12 months in French oak hogsheads and puncheons. Deep dark red black tinged core with a red to dark red hue. Dark raspberry, ripe dark cherry and liquorice scents jump out of the glass followed by some vanillin spice notes. Rich and juicy, the mid weighted palate features dark raspberry, cherry, liquorice and dark plum fruits over a subtle earth and vanillin spice back drop. Nicely fleshed it has polished tannins and ample underlying freshness. Long, generously fruited finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 14.5%Other Reviews……
This is a hit. This is a buy. This is $27 well spent.
Raspberries and rust, florals and aromatic herbs, a slip of chocolate and dives into deeper, darker berry flavours. This is lively, pretty and solid at once; it has a bit of a negroni-Campari-orange aspect to it; it’s easy-going but it has substance. Drink 2026-2030+
92 Points
Campbell Mattinson – The Wine Front - Bruichladdich The Classic Laddie 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Islay, SCOTLAND$119. 99Bottle$1439.88 DozenABV: 50%
First offered as a Tenner back in 2011, but at a lower ABV, the distillery's signature bottling returns, now bottled at 50%. Its predecessor was a favourite ‘entry-level’ Islayer , dangerously drinkable and not particularly expensive. Expect the same here. Showcasing the classic, floral and elegant Bruichladdich house style, it's made from 100% Scottish barley, trickle distilled, non-chill filtered and colouring free.
Other reviews... Nose: It’s fresh and bright with waxy orchard fruits of apples and pears in abundance along with peach, honey, floral meadows, dry grass and light oak. Palate: It’s those orchard fruits again, but more sweet juicy red apples this time and there’s lemon citrus bringing the sour too. There’s a peppery spice, but it’s never too assertive and is joined by honey, creamy vanilla and salt. The finish is creamy, with oak and green apple skins. The green apple note lingers for an age on the palate...This is undoubtedly good, spirit-forward whisky with plenty of flavour. There’s a really nice light and fruity profile and I love that we get 50% ABV here rather than the integrity base of 46%. - dramface.com
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2025 De Iuliis SemillonHunter Valley, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA$19. 99Bottle$239.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 10.5%Closure: StelvinTense and focused with steely acidity and a dry, snappy finish.
Brilliant almost water like core with distinct green tinted edges. Elevated lime and green apple aromas laced with flinty mineral and fresh herb accents are trailed by whiffs of lemon butter and wet steel. Tense and focused, lemon, lime and green apple fruits are framed by a line of steely like acidity. Some mineral flint and fresh herb elements linger across the back half. Bracing and snappy it finishes dry and tightly wound, carrying with it a steely feel.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 10.5%Other Reviews……
One of the great bargains of the '25 vintage. Extremely well made, with lemon blossom aromas and a beautiful core of soft citrus fruit. Gentle breadth, purity, freshness and weight. Essential drinking, whatever the season. Drink by 2029.
93 Points
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2024 Rainoldi Alpi Retiche IGT NebbioloLombardia, ITALY$49. 99Bottle$599.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)ABV: 12.5%Closure: Diam CorkLight, fresh and gently chewy with an elegant red fruited conclusion.
Semi translucent red colour with black toned edges and a light red hue. Aromas of red currant, subtle rose petal and red liquorice are intertwined with earth, dried herbs and spicy tobacco notes. Light, fresh and gently chewy, the palate is lined with red currant and red liquorice fruits which meld into earthy crushed rock like characters, dried herbs and faint spicy tobacco accents. Slightly muscular tannins and bright acidity with an elegant and savoury conclusion.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
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2025 De Bortoli The Estate Vineyard Pinot NoirYarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$21. 99Bottle$263.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2026-2029)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinSupple and juicy with medium length to the ripe, fleshy conclusion.
Dark red in colour with black toned edges and a vibrant red hue. Fragrant violet, red plum, dark cherry and anise aromas drift through the nostrils trailed by some dried herb and spice notes. Supple and juicy, flavours of dark plum, cherry and anise greet the palate with some subtle rhubarb and spicy dried herb elements sitting in the background. Polished tannins with medium length to the ripe, fleshy conclusion.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
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2024 Warrabilla Reserve DurifRutherglen, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$32. 99Bottle$395.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 15.5%Closure: StelvinIncredibly rich, concentrated and powerful yet also showing plenty of tension and a muscular feel.
Features Warrabilla Durif’s trademark colour saturation with an impenetrable inky black core and an equally deep dark purple black hue. Ripe morello cherry, liquorice and black plum scents waft from the glass complimented by some vanillin oak and spicy earth notes. Incredibly rich, concentrated and powerful yet also showing plenty of tension and a muscular tannin structure, the full bodied palate is overwhelmed with ripe morello cherry, liquorice, black cherry and black plum fruits. Chiselled feel with bright acidity. Vanillin oak, earth and spice elements sit in the background. Concludes long and dense with a vibrant chewiness.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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2021 Zema Estate Coonawarra ShirazCoonawarra, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$27. 99Bottle$335.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinA rich, mouth filling Coonawarra Shiraz.
Matured for 15 months in a combination of French and American oak. Pitch black in colour with a dark red black tinged hue. Nosing offers up dark plum, blackberry and liquorice aromas which are interwoven with vanillin cedar, earth and subtle leather overtones. Rich, mouth filling liquorice and blackberry fruits drive the palate with notions of dark plum, spicy vanillin cedar, scorched earth, subtle leather and pepper characters extending across the back half. Sturdy yet polished tannin structure with a long, opulently fruited finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 14.5%Other Reviews…..
Blood plums, Bing cherries and staining mulberries. Cracked black peppercorns and cassia bark. Dried pine cone and caraway seed. A shower of natural acidity that shows the brightness of fruit to its full potential. Oak tones are complementary and woven into the wine. This is light on its feet but not on flavour. Pillowy tannins; a wine that dances with enthusiasm. Drink by 2029.
92 Points
Shanteh Wale - James Halliday’s Australian Wine CompanionThe latest collection from the Zema winery in Coonawarra is from the exceptional 2021 vintage. That alone should have people racing to the store. If your cellar is not overflowing with wines from this stunning vintage, then you are doing yourself a disservice. You won’t get many more opportunities. The wine spent fifteen months maturing in a mix of French and American oak. The colour is an opaque maroon. The wine exhibits deftly handled oak with notes of chocolate, blackberries, mint, mulberries, tobacco leaves and coffee beans. There are some sappy and briary notes along with vibrant acidity, good focus and excellent length. Showing a lingering finish with sleek tannins, this is an excellent Coonawarra Shiraz, which should be terrific drinking over the next ten to twelve years. Good buying. Drink 2025-2037.
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2026 Lobethal Road Pinot GrisAdelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinFresh fruits with a river stone like feel and vibrant acidity.
Brilliant pale straw colour with a faint greenish tinge around the edges and a watery hue. Lifted pear and Jonathan apple aromas intermingle with quince and delicate musk notes. Fresh pear and Jonathan apple fruits drive the palate with notions of quince, subtle musk and spice sitting in the background. Carrying a river stone like feel, it has vibrant acidity and a refreshingly dry finish.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
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2024 Petit Detours Pinot NoirFRANCE$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2026-2029)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinJuicy morello cherry and anise flavours with a fleshy mid length finish.
Dark red in colour with black toned edges and a dark red hue. Dark cherry and rhubarb aromas mix with some earthy anise like scents, dried herbs and spice. On the palate juicy morello cherry and anise flavours overlay a back drop of earth, dried herbs and spice. Ripe faintly chewy tannins with a fleshy mid length finish.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
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2025 Maude ChardonnayCentral Otago, NEW ZEALAND$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenABV: 13%Closure: StelvinFresh and generous with a gently creamed feel finishing long and rich yet quite vibrant.
Sourced from 30 year old vines, this generous Chardonnay is fermented with indigenous yeasts and undergoes maturation in seasoned French oak.
Brilliant pale straw colour with gleaming green tinged edges and a watery hue. Filling the nostrils are aromas of white peach, nectarine and dried honey which are intertwined with biscuity nougat, subtle cashew and spicy crème brulee notes. The mid weighted palate is both fresh and generous with fleshy peach and nectarine fruits layered across it. Crème brulee, citrusy nougat, biscuity oak and flint elements extend across the back half. Displaying excellent concentration and a gently creamed feel it finishes long and rich yet quite vibrant.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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1997 Douglas Laing & Co. Old Particular Single Cask Invergordon 26 Year Old Single Grain Scotch Whisky (700ml)Highlands, SCOTLAND$199. 99Bottle$2399.88 DozenABV: 51.5%Cara Laing, Managing Director of Douglas Laing comments “Grain offers a completely different spectrum of flavour and texture. Both Fred and I are huge Grain enthusiasts. This Invergordon shows that beautifully. Aged Single Grain has become a category I take real pleasure in working with and Invergordon always takes me back to my days at Whyte and Mackay.” This expression was charged from a refill hogshead yielding just 143 bottles. 51.5% Alc./Vol. Non-chill filtered.
Notes from the bottlers... Nose: Archetypically sweetly sugared, with coconut and maple syrup amongst its cereal backdrop. Palate: Carries a chewy molasses style, developing into rich corn oil with vanilla toffee. Finish: Coffee now appears, building to a wonderful sugar dusted, butter biscuit flavour.
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2023 Josmeyer Le Fromenteau Pinot GrisAlsace, FRANCE$56. 99Bottle$683.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)ABV: 13%Closure: Diam CorkRich and texturally mouth filling with a long, dry yet viscously fleshed finish.
Bright yellow straw colour with pale gold tinged edges and a watery hue. Aromas of pear, bees wax and dried apple mix with quince and subtle ginger spice notes. Rich and texturally mouth filling, flavours of ripe pear, Jonathan apple and dried honey overlay a quince, delicate almond and ginger back drop. Balanced acidity with a long, dry yet viscously fleshed finish.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 13% - Experimental de Christian Drouin Planteray Clarendon Cask Finish 16 Year Old Calvados (700ml)Normandy, FRANCE$220. 00Bottle$2640.00 DozenABV: 47.5%
Continuing their exploration of rum terroirs, Drouin's Calvados Experiment #13 makes a stop in Jamaica. Finished for five months in casks that previously held high-ester Clarendon rum, it's a limited edition of 1788 bottles. The result is a brandy with notes of ripe apple, pear compote, tropical fruits, honey, toffee, and the funky, pungent molasses character typical of Clarendon. 47.5% Alc./Vol.
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2023 Antinori Villa Antinori Chianti Classico RiservaTuscany, ITALY$59. 99Bottle$719.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 14%Closure: CorkA medium bodied, generously endowed Chianti that finishes savoury and a shade rustic.
Midnight black dark red colour with a dark red hue. Elevated blackcurrant aromas are tied to liquorice, earth, tobacco, vanillin cedar and spicy dried herb notes. The medium bodied palate is generously endowed with red to black currant and dark cherry fruits which meld into a back drop of dusty earth, subtle liquorice, tobacco, dried herbs and spice. Grainy tannins impart a sturdy feel. Concludes medium to long, savoury and a shade rustic.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 14%Other Reviews…..
A lush and ripe wine with pristine black cherries, pressed violets, subtle black pepper and licorice on the nose. Medium-bodied with brilliant acidity, velvety tannins and a bony finish. Well balanced. Drink or hold.
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JamesSuckling.com - Sullivans Cove Single Cask SC0749 French Oak Ex-White Wine Cask Single Malt Australian Whisky (700ml)Hobart, Tasmania, AUSTRALIA$550. 00Bottle$6600.00 DozenABV: 47.5%
Rather than chasing overt wine influence, at Sullivan's Cove, each cask is chosen for its ability to complement and elevate the whisky's character over time. This is particularly true of French oak ex-white wine casks which are inherently challenging in the Australian context. High in tannin and structure, they demand both resilience from the spirit and careful, ongoing management in the bond store. Less a stylistic flourish, more of a considered exploration of structure, balance, and longevity, the result is a range of malts that continues to set a benchmark, demonstrating that with the right approach, wine casks can produce whiskies of remarkable depth, precision and enduring character. That was affirmed by another similar batch being awarded "World's Best Single Cask Single Malt" at the 2026 World Whiskies Awards in London. Single Cask SC0749 was distilled in mid 2018 and bottled in February 2026 with an outturn of 457 bottles. 47.5% Alc./Vol. Non-chill-filtered.
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2025 Estandon Heritage RoseProvence, FRANCE$23. 99Bottle$287.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinSlippery textured with energetic acidity and a long, dry, savoury finish.
Estandon is one of the largest winemakers in Provence, supporting over 500 different small growers, farming an area of 2000 hectares, much of which is certified organic. With such an unparalleled selection of vineyards and cuvées Estandon is able to deliver remarkable consistency vintage to vintage.
Produced from a blend of Cinsault, Grenache and Syrah grapes, this delicious Rose is sourced from some of the best terroirs in the Cotes de Provence.
Pale salmon pink tinged colour. Blood orange, peach and citrus aromas intermingle with some delicate musk and wet slate notes. Slippery textured, the palate features peach and blood orange fruits over a strawberry and slatey mineral back drop. Energetic acidity with a long, dry, savoury finish.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
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2025 Ad Hoc Hen & Chicken ChardonnayPemberton, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA$19. 99Bottle$239.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2026-2030)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinA generously flavoured Chardonnay with lively acidity and a nicely fleshed finish.
Winemaker Larry Cherubino has fashioned a generously flavoured Chardonnay from the favourable 2025 vintage in Pemberton. Aged in a combination of new and two year old French oak barrels, it regularly delivers great value.
Brilliant pale straw colour with a glimmer of green to the surrounds and a watery hue. Aromas of nectarine and white peach are interwoven with biscuity oak, nougat and faint gun flint notes. Delicious nectarine, grapefruit and white peach fruits overlay a subtle biscuity nougat, melon and gun flint infused back drop. Lively acidity lending a brisk feel to the otherwise nicely fleshed finish.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
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2026 Clonakilla Viognier NouveauCanberra, Australian Capital Territory, AUSTRALIA$32. 99Bottle$395.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2026-2029)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinVibrant and fresh yet gorgeously textured.
Brilliant water like core with green highlighted edges. Fragrant peach and fresh apricot scents sail out of the glass followed by whiffs of honeysuckle, musk and delicate ginger spice. Displaying excellent intensity and textural shape, the mouth is filled with delicious peach, pear and apricot fruits which are supported by subtle honeysuckle, musk and ginger spice elements. Supple in it’s flow, it has lively acidity and a long vibrantly refreshing yet gorgeously rounded finish.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 12.5%Other Reviews…..
This wine has stepped up in recent years and this is another very good release. It tastes of fennel, apricot kernels, tonic water, brine and aromatic citrus, the latter stepping into blossom-like territory. There’s also a smidgen of mandarin. It’s effusive and it’s delicious, though it’s just a bit serious too. I like it very much. Drink 2026-2030.
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Campbell Mattinson – The Wine Front - The Bitter Truth Golden Falernum Liqueur (500ml)GERMANY$54. 99Bottle$659.88 DozenABV: 18%
This rum-based falernum has a distinctive feature in its category: It can be sipped neat or over ice, but it's also a great companion for aged spirits like whiskey, rum, and brandy. And of course, it’s an indispensable ingredient in numerous Tiki drinks. On the nose, fresh lime, seashell, and ginger with just a hint of Christmas. On the palate, allspice gives into a splash of lime and a delicate hint of Bajan sweet pepper sauce-like heat. An elixir that can perk up any aged spirit and instantly turn it into a drink worthy of some elaborate tropical adornment beyond the obligatory paper umbrella! 18% Alc./Vol.
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2025 Paralian Lacey Vineyard FianoMcLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$33. 99Bottle$407.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinZingy and mouth filling with a long scrumptious finish.
Brilliant pale straw colour with subtle flashes of green around the edges and a watery hue. Aromas of lime juice and green apple skin mix with fresh garden herb, wet slate and saline like notes. Intense lime, Granny Smith apple and green pear fruits engulf the palate with a mouth filling like effect. Zingy acidity with infusions of Mediterranean herbs and slatey mineral elements the undercard. Excellent textural volume and drive with a long scrumptious finish.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 12.5%Other Reviews…..
From the Lacey family’s Tatachilla vineyard; mainly in steel, with a small parcel in an old barrel. Vintage '25 was warm – that’s been well reported – and while that means a bit more fruit intensity for fiano, the best examples, such as this, show no lack of vibrancy. Crisp golden apple, Meyer lemon, pomelo, Tahitian lime on a very fragrant, though far from simple, nose. There are subtle hints of spice and a flintiness, and the palate flows with gentle texture, temperate pithiness and resolved yet tangy acidity. Very good indeed. Drink by 2029.
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2024 Peter Lehmann The Bond ShirazBarossa, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)ABV: 14%Closure: StelvinRich and plump with ripe velvety yet underlyingly sturdy tannins.
Dense inky black in colour with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Plummy vanillin oak like notes are followed by some liquorice, confectionary and spice notes. Rich blackberry, liquorice and dark plum fruits carry a plump textural feel with notions of vanillin oak, dark chocolate and spicy earth lying underneath. Ripe velvety yet underlyingly sturdy tannins with a long opulent conclusion.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
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2025 Hirsch Hill Signature Pinot NoirYarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2026-2030)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinFresh, juicy and supple.
Matured for 10 months in oak, 40% new with a mix of whole bunch and whole berries included in the fermentation process. Semi translucent dark red colour with a light red hue. Fragrant wild strawberry, violet and sour to red cherry scents blossom out of the glass trailed by some fresh herb, forest floor and spicy cedar notes. Delicious strawberry and red cherry fruits make a supple entry with notions of fresh herbs, forest floor, subtle rhubarb and spicy cedar unfolding across the back half. Polished fine grained tannins concluding fresh and juicy.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
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2025 Giant Steps ChardonnayYarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIAReduced from $37.99$34. 99Bottle$419.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)ABV: 12.8%Closure: StelvinRich and beautifully fleshed with an almost creamy like texture.
Brilliant pale straw colour with green highlighted edges and a watery hue. Elevated nectarine, pear and white peach aromas are interwoven with subtle dried honey, biscuity nougat, delicate cashew and gun flint notes. Rich and beautifully fleshed with an almost creamy like texture, moreish white peach, nectarine and dried honey flavours are featured over a biscuity nougat, cashew and spice back drop. Possessing great intensity and shape it finishes long and expansive.|
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 12.8%Other Reviews……
An even split of Upper and lower Yarra fruit; both estate grown and from growers. 20% new oak. Brightly coloured. An immediate and attractive bouquet of white nectarine, lemon verbena, a little flint and salted almonds. Brightly fruited, with vibrant acidity that gives the wine freshness and energy. Drink now and over the next three to four years.
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2026 Henschke Peggy’s Hill RieslingEden Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIAReduced from $27.99$22. 99Bottle$275.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2026-2034)ABV: 11.7%Closure: StelvinRacy and concentrated with a long, zesty finish.
This Riesling takes its name from a local landmark, Peggy’s Hill, located at the top of the range between the villages of Eden Valley and Keyneton. It is produced from a selection of longstanding Eden Valley Riesling growers, whose vines range from 10 to 70 years of age, growing in low-vigour, ancient Cambrian soils at around 500m altitude.
Brilliant water like core with green tinted edges. Jumping out of the glass are intense lime, citrus and orange rind aromas which intermingle with talc, green apple and chalky mineral notes. Displaying terrific concentration and drive, racy lime, citrus and orange rind fruits burst across what is a mouth-watering palate. Notions of green apple, chalky talc and flinty mineral characters linger across the back half. Crunchy acidity with a long, zesty finish.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
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2010 Douglas Laing & Co. Old Particular Single Cask Teaninich 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Highlands, SCOTLAND$119. 99Bottle$1439.88 DozenABV: 48.4%A working distillery whose spirit is almost entirely destined for blends. Uncommon, but the indies offer some from time to time: Teaninich is typically for fruity Highland malt lovers, however this bottling is more intriguing than most in that there are references to a light smokiness in the tasting notes. Fascinating. 373 bottles were decanted from a refill hogshead. 48.4% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.
Other reviews... Wow, this is a lovely Teaninich! I'm fond of this profile. The juicy is honest and very light in colour, yet at the same time soft and well matured in character...The light smoke is at the front now, accompanied by sweet liquorice, apples, citrus fruits and sugared almonds. The 'industrial touch' that I love so much with Teaninich also develops (metallic and coal dust?). - whiskybase.com
Notes from the bottlers... NOSE: Wonderfully barley sugared as it opens, with a mix of milky oats and honey. PALATE: Amongst all its sweetness, catch liquorice and a little trace of wafting smoke. FINISH: Sense a tiny hint of soot before toffee, then a late night warm malted drink.
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2013 Edradour Oloroso Cask Batch #7 12 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Highlands, SCOTLAND$149. 99Bottle$1799.88 DozenABV: 59%"If you absolutely love a sherry bomb, then this is one you should not skip." - whiskybase.com
Direct-from-the-distillery stocks continue to deliver terrific value for Nick's customers. Depending on when and where you buy Edradour's 'Batches', prices fluctuate significantly. Batch #4 landed at $250. Batch #6 was $170. Batch #7 is our sharpest offering to date, while also maintaining the style and quality set by past releases. Some would say it surpasses them all (community tasters have drawn comparisons to premium Glendronach). A few comments paint the picture: "great modern sherry whisky from wet Oloroso", "...ticks all the boxes", "The colour is fantastic. The finish is ridiculously long", "thick, oily and juicy" , "A true sherry monster with a few rough edges..." etc. Straight out of 1st and 2nd fill ex-sherry butts. Sit back and let the true value of the bottle reveal itself. You'll have no regrets buying this. One shipment only at direct from Edradour pricing. 6402 bottles produced. Sold out at the distillery. 59% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.
Other reviews... "If you absolutely love a sherry bomb, then this is one you should not skip. Mr Symington has done a great job in bringing prices down making this a very good value dram. The flavour is obviously a very rich sherry note. However the cask influence is not overpowering the spirit. Yes the influence is heavy, but it's not musty or stale, it still has some fresh fruits in there from the spirit. The flavour of the sherry reminds me very much of the older bottlings of Glendronach 21y/o Parliament. This being at near on a third of the price makes that high praise. At 59% ABV this is a hefty one. Apart from a teaspoon to add water you might want to bring a knife and fork for this one. It's thick and oily and coats the mouth. The finish is very long and rich. This is a fantastic winters dram and will certainly accompany me during the holiday season's festivities". - whiskybase.com
"An excellent, vibrant, cask-strength whisky concentrate with a tart amber sherry, burnt sugar and icing sugar tones – surprisingly softly warming, envelopingly warm and thoughtfully profound – perfect for sipping by the fireplace!" - whiskybase.com
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Puss & Mew Distillery Distichon Port Barrel Release Australian Single Malt Whisky (500ml)Melbourne, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$149. 99Bottle$1799.88 DozenABV: 44%Named after Hordeum distichon (the scientific name for 2-row barley), this whisky spent time in first-fill casks from Portugal. Port pick-up is well-defined on the nose, sweet yet savoury, yielding mixed ripe berries over a deep vanilla backdrop. Slightly tense on entry, relaxing into a superb, port-soaked plum pudding delivery with hints of cinnamon and pepper. An undercurrent of dark chocolate carries the residual fortified fruitiness, coating the mouth. Fine tannins and oak spices bring structure to the whole. Excellent new Australian whisky. 44% Alc./Vol.
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2008 Douglas Laing & Co. Old Particular Single Cask Jura 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Isle of Jura, SCOTLAND$119. 99Bottle$1439.88 DozenABV: 48.4%In 2026, Cara Laing celebrated twenty years as the Managing Director of family-owned independent whisky bottler, Douglas Laing. To mark the occasion, she selected a series of casks to join the Old Particular collection. Of this release, she comments, “Jura marked the start of my career in Scotch Whisky and this bottling captures so much of what first drew me to the island style. It is light, honey’d and quietly complex with the gentlest coastal quality and fruit notes that make Jura Whisky so individual. I always get excited when a cask sample from Jura crosses my desk.” Evidently, cask DL17232 was another one of her personal favourites. The outturn equates to 308 bottles from a refill hogshead. 48.4% Alc./vol. Non chill filtered.
Notes from the bottlers... NOSE: Light in colour but kicks off with spices, vanilla pods, fruit boxes, herbs and cereals. PALATE: Honeyed, quite "mainland" in style with piquant and engaging cough-drop spices. FINISH: Shows early Scottish tablet ahead of that amalgam of spiced fruit and grist.
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2024 Bass River 1835 ChardonnayGippsland, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$32. 99Bottle$395.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2026-2030)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinPear and tangy lemon flavours underscored by lively acidity with tertiary flavours lingering across the brisk, linear finish.
Fermented in oak puncheons (8% new), then matured on fine lees for 10 months. Bright yellow straw colour with a watery hue. Aromas of ripe peach and pear intermix with honeycomb, lemon butter, roasted almond and spice notes. Pear and tangy lemon flavours are underscored by lively acidity. Buttered almond, subtle toasty kerosene and spice characters lie underneath. Brisk, linear finish.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 12.5% - Distilleries de Provence Grande Absente Moulin Rouge 69 Absinthe (1000ml)Provence, FRANCE$220. 00Bottle$2640.00 DozenABV: 69%
For absinthe enthusiasts and collectors comes this limited edition, born from the encounter between the iconic world of the Moulin Rouge and the expertise of Distilleries et Domaines de Provence. Offered in a one-litre bottle with a special label, this absinthe reveals intense notes of wormwood, mint, and star anise. 69% Alc./Vol.
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Puss & Mew Distillery Navy Strength Gin (700ml)Melbourne, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$104. 99Bottle$1259.88 DozenABV: 58%A deliciously creamy, full-bodied Navy Strength expression bursting with flavours of lemon gelato, crushed pine buds, citrus cough lozenge and white pepper. Tangy, sustained and super-fresh to the last. 58% Alc./Vol.
Gold Medal - Melbourne Royal Show Distilled Spirits Awards 2023
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2007 Three Brothers Reunited Shiraz - Museum ReleaseSouth Eastern Australia, AUSTRALIA$14. 99Bottle$179.88 DozenABV: 14.5%Closure: Screw CapPlease note: Due to the age of this wine, some bottles may show signs of advanced maturity and we recommend enjoying it sooner rather than further cellaring.
The Three Brothers Reunited Shiraz has earned a reputation few Australian wines can match. For more than two decades it has delivered remarkable consistency, outstanding value, and an unwavering commitment to quality, building a loyal following that has made it one of our most enduring and popular red wines. This limited Museum Release offers a rare opportunity to experience a mature example from the brand's history. Carefully cellared since vintage, the 2007 release showcases the longevity and pedigree that have helped establish Three Brothers as a customer favourite year after year. While many value-priced wines come and go, Three Brothers has remained true to its original philosophy: prioritising quality over volume and maintaining the standards that first won over Australian wine drinkers. Nineteen years on, that dedication continues to be rewarded, making this museum release a fascinating snapshot of one of Australia's great value wine success stories.
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2012 Three Brothers Reunited Shiraz - Museum ReleaseSouth Australia, AUSTRALIA$14. 99Bottle$179.88 DozenABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinPlease note: Due to the age of this wine, some bottles may show signs of advanced maturity and we recommend enjoying it sooner rather than further cellaring.
The Three Brothers Reunited Shiraz has earned a reputation few Australian wines can match. For more than two decades it has delivered remarkable consistency, outstanding value, and an unwavering commitment to quality, building a loyal following that has made it one of our most enduring and popular red wines. This limited Museum Release offers a rare opportunity to experience a mature example from the brand's history. Carefully cellared since vintage, the 2012 release showcases the longevity and pedigree that have helped establish Three Brothers as a customer favourite year after year. While many value-priced wines come and go, Three Brothers has remained true to its original philosophy: prioritising quality over volume and maintaining the standards that first won over Australian wine drinkers. Fourteen years on, that dedication continues to be rewarded, making this museum release a fascinating snapshot of one of Australia's great value wine success stories.
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2010 Three Brothers Reunited Shiraz - Museum ReleaseSouth Australia, AUSTRALIA$14. 99Bottle$179.88 DozenABV: 14.5%Closure: Screw CapPlease note: Due to the age of this wine, some bottles may show signs of advanced maturity and we recommend enjoying it sooner rather than further cellaring.
The Three Brothers Reunited Shiraz has earned a reputation few Australian wines can match. For more than two decades it has delivered remarkable consistency, outstanding value, and an unwavering commitment to quality, building a loyal following that has made it one of our most enduring and popular red wines. This limited Museum Release offers a rare opportunity to experience a mature example from the brand's history. Carefully cellared since vintage, the 2006 release showcases the longevity and pedigree that have helped establish Three Brothers as a customer favourite year after year. While many value-priced wines come and go, Three Brothers has remained true to its original philosophy: prioritising quality over volume and maintaining the standards that first won over Australian wine drinkers. Sixteen years on, that dedication continues to be rewarded, making this museum release a fascinating snapshot of one of Australia's great value wine success stories.
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