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2022 Robert Oatley Signature Series Cabernet SauvignonMargaret River, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinImpressively fleshed with rich dark to black fruits and a refined conclusion.
Matured in French oak for 12 months. Midnight black dark red colour with a dark red hue. Lifted blackcurrant and mulberry aromas mix with spicy vanillin cedar, tobacco, black olive, dusty earth and bay leaf notes. Rich dark to black currant and ripe mulberry fruits carry impressive flesh across the medium bodied palate. Spicy vanillin cedar, tobacco, subtle earthy dark chocolate and bay leaf accents unfurl across the back half. Fine grained tannins with a long refined yet deeply fruited conclusion.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 13.5%![2025 Ten Minutes by Tractor 10X Pinot Gris]()
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2025 Ten Minutes by Tractor 10X Pinot GrisMornington Peninsula, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$34. 99Bottle$419.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinConcentrated and luscious with a long, generously shaped finish.
Brilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Elevated aromas of pear, red apple, musk and honeysuckle mix with some Turkish delight and ginger spice notes. Luscious ripe pear, red apple and musk flavours are texturally full and round. Subtle Turkish delight and ginger elements lurk underneath. Excellent concentration with brisk acidity lending freshness to the long, generously shaped finish.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
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2023 Schwarz Wine Co. The Grower GSMBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$26. 99Bottle$323.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2026-2029)ABV: 14%Closure: StelvinA juicy, generously endowed GSM with a fleshy mouth feel.
A blend of 56% Grenache, 40% Shiraz and 4% Mataro, featuring a good slug of fruit from Jason Schwarz’s family vineyards in Bethany, planted 1946 and 1968. 10% whole bunches were used in the ferment, and 37% of juice was kept in small tanks, the remainder matured in seasoned French oak.
Deep dark red black tinged colour with a dark red hue. Aromas of dark plum, liquorice and raspberry flow through the nostrils followed by some vanillin spice and subtle peppered earth notes. Juicy dark raspberry and plum fruits carry medium body weight across the palate with liquorice, vanillin spice and peppered earth elements also evident. Fleshy mouth feel with velvety tannins and a generously endowed finish.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 14%Other Reviews……
A plummy GSM blend that shows a wild edge of smoked and dried meats, blood plum, boysenberry and black cherry fruits, medina spice, pressed wildflowers, turned undergrowth, wood-derived spice and something musky in the background. Savoury with an earthen edge, pure black and blue fruits, powdery tannins and a sweep of maraschino cherry tang on the exit. Drink by 2035.
92 Points
Dave Brookes - James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion ![2022 Domaine de Galuval Le Coq Volant Cotes du Rhone Villages]()
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2022 Domaine de Galuval Le Coq Volant Cotes du Rhone VillagesCotes du Rhone Villages, Southern Rhone, FRANCE$32. 99Bottle$395.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2026-2030)ABV: 14%Closure: Diam CorkA juicy and generously textured Cotes du Rhone Villages.
Made from a blend of Syrah and Grenache. Dense dark red black core with a deep dark red hue. Seductive dark raspberry, liquorice and dark cherry aromas drift from the glass followed by some scorched earth, provincial herb and pepper notes. Rich black raspberry, liquorice and dark cherry fruits are delivered with impressive concentration and carry an opulent feel. Scorched earth and peppered dried herb elements are for the most part well concealed by the lavish layers of fruit. Ripe, slightly chewy tannins with a long, sumptuous conclusion.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 14%Other Reviews….
Bottled under Diam, this wine is a wonderful example of just how far quality winemaking has come in recent decades. A while back, a Côtes-du-Rhône Villages would have been little more than a cheap quaffer. These days, there are some seriously good, enjoyable and attractive wines emerging from the appellation. A vibrant crimson/red hue, the colour is a bit reminiscent of a good, near-raw steak. The nose reveals notes of florals, cranberries, bay leaves, warm earth, dried herbs and coffee beans. The wine is of medium length, finishing with fine tannins. The team attribute notes of violets to the Syrah and red fruits to the Grenache. Youthful and with good focus, it lingers pleasantly and should provide attractive drinking over the next six to seven years. Drink 2025-2032.
92 Points
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2021 Geddes Survivor ShirazMcLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$44. 99Bottle$539.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)ABV: 14.3%Closure: StelvinRich and voluptuously textured with ample power and depth.
Sourced from 70-100 year old vines located in Blewitt Springs with maturation taking place in French oak for 22 months. Dense inky black colour with a deep dark red black hue. Dark plum, liquorice and spicy fennel aromas waft through the nostrils followed by some smoky vanillin cedar and peppered earth notes. Rich, voluptuously textured dark plum and liquorice fruits caress the full bodied palate with fennel, vanillin cedar, scorched earth and pepper elements lurking underneath. Displaying excellent power, depth and volume it has velvet smooth tannins and a long, sumptuous finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 14.3%![2024 Corymbia Rocket’s Vineyard Tempranillo Malbec]()
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2024 Corymbia Rocket’s Vineyard Tempranillo MalbecSwan Valley, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA$42. 99Bottle$515.88 DozenMinimum 6 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 13.8%Closure: StelvinJuicy and amply fleshed with lively acidity and ripe, chewy tannins.
A blend of 52% Tempranillo and 48% Malbec matured in seasoned French oak demi muids for a period of 10 months. Dense pitch black heart with a vibrant dark red black tinged hue. Expressive aromas of dark raspberry, blueberry and red liquorice are trailed by some fresh herb and spicy earth notes. Juicy dark cherry, blueberry and red plum fruits carry ample flesh across the mid weighted palate. Lively acidity lends freshness with notions of dried herbs and spicy earth sitting in the background. Ripe chewy tannins with a bright, succulently fruited finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 13.8%Other Reviews…..
An almost half-half blend of the two varieties from this significant patch of Swan Valley dirt. A rollicking, fruity, spicy, dark and chewy number that does great justice to the warmth of the region while offering a cooler refrain from there. Deep, forest berry fruitiness, jammy and fresh, with dashes of cinnamon spice, rosemary herbal inflection, choc-licorice and riffs of pumice-stone–like tannin shaping it all into a crunch and chew. Lush, lovely and warming and yet with balance an inherent motif. Delicious drinking. Drink by 2030.
93+ Points
Mike Bennie - James Halliday’s Australian Wine CompanionThe 2024 Tempranillo Malbec Rocket's Vineyard has good impact, with rich cherry, mulberry and licorice flavors providing a fleshy opening. The wine then steps up a notch in a flavorsome and unforced package, with subtle savory varietal influences and marked sinewy tannins adding depth and definition to a confident finish. An unusual blend in a hot season done well. Drink 2026-2034.
92 Points
Angus Hughson - Vinous![2025 Ten Minutes by Tractor 10X Chardonnay]()
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2025 Ten Minutes by Tractor 10X ChardonnayMornington Peninsula, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$39. 99Bottle$479.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinRich, concentrated and glossy textured with beautifully balanced acidity with a long creamy finish.
Matured for 5 months in 10% new French oak puncheons. Brilliant very pale straw almost water like core with shimmering green tinged edges. Delightful white peach, pear and dried honey scents sail from the glass followed by some biscuity nougat, crème brulee and spice notes. Rich, concentrated and glossy textured, the palate is decorated with fleshy white peach, pear and dried honey flavours. Biscuity nougat, crème brulee, faint cashew and citrus elements lend further nuance. Beautifully balanced acidity with a long creamy finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 13%Other Reviews…..
The 2024 The Struie is from Barossa Valley (70%) and the balance Eden Valley. The blend composition changes year to year. This is silky and dark, velvety and intense in the mouth. I love the hedonistic way of this wine—it carries the alcohol and the weight with ease. While ripe and powerful, it feels effortless and polished. The blue fruit/graphite component contributed by the Eden Valley fruit is an important part of the way this wine tastes. 15.5% alcohol, sealed under natural cork. Drink 2026-2039.
95+ Points
Erin Larkin – Robert Parker’s The Wine AdvocateDeep, dark red-purple colour with terrestrial aromas summning dry earth, terracotta, forest underbrush on a hot day, and chocolate. Full bodied and fleshy with loads of supple ripe tannins and smooth, supple texture. There's a subtle vegetable note that reminds us we are in Eden Valley for at least part of the wine—traces of sage and raspberry that are typical of the higher country. The wine has elegance and harmony aplenty.
96 Points
Huon Hooke – Real Review![2025 Atze’s Corner Rose]()
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2025 Atze’s Corner RoseBarossa Valley, AUSTRALIA$23. 99Bottle$287.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2026-2027)ABV: 12.8%Closure: StelvinA moreish, supplely textured Barossa Rose.
Made from a blend of 60% Grenache and 40% Graciano. Pale salmon pink tinged colour. Delightful aromas of raspberry, strawberry and pomegranate engulf the nostrils with some musk and wet stone notes also evident. Moreish raspberry, pomegranate and strawberry fruits slide across the palate with a silken feel. Musk and delicate wet stone elements then chime in. Showing excellent concentration, it has brisk underlying acidity and a long supplely textured finish.
Drink over the next year.
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2023 Pedestal ShirazMargaret River, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinRich and juicy yet tense and inky in its feel with a muscular tannin structure and vibrant acidity.
Matured for 12 months in French oak. Impenetrable inky black heart with a vibrant dark red black tinged hue. Intense blackberry, liquorice and ripe black cherry scents flood the nostrils followed by some scorched earth, spicy vanillin cedar and blackpepper notes. Rich and juicy yet tense and inky in its feel, the medium to full bodied palate is awash with blackberry and liquorice fruits. Subtle black cherry, vanillin cedar, crushed rock and blackpepper elements the undercard. Muscular
tannin structure and vibrant acidity with a slightly chalky yet generously fruited finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 14.5% ![2023 De Bortoli PHI Lusatia Park Pinot Noir]()
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2023 De Bortoli PHI Lusatia Park Pinot NoirYarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$34. 99Bottle$419.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinPerfumed aromatics with delicious red to dark fruits, a supple texture and long, savoury finish.
Fermented with a mixture of whole berries and whole bunches with maturation taking place in new and used French oak barriques for a period of 9 months. Semi translucent red to dark red colour with black toned edges and a red tinged hue. Perfumed aromatics of violet, red to dark cherry and rhubarb intermix with brambly cedar, dried herb, forest floor and spice notes. Delicious red to dark cherry, strawberry and rhubarb fruits are supplely layered across the palate. Expansive power wave with notions of spicy cedar, bramble, dried herbs and forest floor lending further complexity. Fine grained tannins with a long polished and highly savoury finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 13.5%![2023 Il Poggione Toscana Rosso]()
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2023 Il Poggione Toscana RossoTuscany, ITALY$34. 99Bottle$419.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2026-2030)ABV: 14%Closure: StelvinShow some rustic charm with red to dark fruits, lively acidity, chalky tannins and a tense yet savoury finish.
A blend of 50% Sangiovese, 30% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. Dark red core with black toned edges and a dark red hue. Attractive red currant and dark cherry scents intermix with dried herb, earth and spicy tobacco notes. Showing some rustic charm, the mid weighted palate features red currant and red to dark cherry fruits over a dried herb, earthy tobacco and spice back drop. Lively acidity and chalky tannins with a tense yet savoury finish.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 14%![2025 The Doctors’ Low Alcohol Rose]()
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2025 The Doctors’ Low Alcohol RoseMarlborough, NEW ZEALAND$19. 99Bottle$239.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2026-2027)ABV: 9.5%Closure: StelvinA light, low alcohol Rose that lacks depth and texture.
Damask pink tinged colour with a watery hue. Lifted raspberry and musk aromas mix with some pomegranate and wet stone notes. Light and fresh the palate lacks depth and texture with raspberry, pomegranate and musk flavours to the fore. Crisp acidity with some wet stone elements lingering across the modest finish.
Drink over the next year.
Alc. 9.5%![2023 S. C. Pannell Basso Garnacha]()
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2023 S. C. Pannell Basso GarnachaMcLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinJuicy and bright with muscular tannins and an edgy finish.
Deep dark red core with black toned edges and a vibrant red hue. Freshly crushed dark raspberry and red liquorice aromas carry a graphite like overlay with dried herb and vanillin spice notes also chiming in. Juicy raspberry and liquorice fruits are underscored by energetic acidity with notions of earthy graphite, vanillin spice and crushed rock the undercard. Muscular tannins imparting some grip across the bright, edgy finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 14.5%Other Reviews……
Aromas of Jolly Ranchers, raspberry confit, blackcurrants, blood oranges, graphite and potpourri. The palate is medium-bodied with a plush mouthfeel, fine-grained tannins and bright acidity, showing flavors of dark cherries, cola and dark chocolate. Well-balanced and fresh with a floral undertone. Drink or hold. Screw cap.
93 Points
JamesSuckling.com![2023 Highgate Chardonnay]()
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2023 Highgate ChardonnayHunter Valley, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA$19. 99Bottle$239.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinA fleshy fruit driven Chardonnay of medium length.
Brilliant water like core with a distinctive tint of green around the outskirts. Aromas of nectarine, lemon butter and bees wax are trailed by some spicy melon notes. Fleshy nectarine and ripe melon fruits overlay a subtle lemon butter and spice back drop. Fresh underlying acidity with a fruit driven mid length finish.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 12.5%![2025 Juniper Crossing Original White Semillon Sauvignon Blanc]()
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2025 Juniper Crossing Original White Semillon Sauvignon BlancMargaret River, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA$17. 99Bottle$215.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2026-2029)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinA refreshing dry white with some gooseberry and herbaceous grassy characters.
Brilliant water like colour with green tinged edges. Herbaceous grassy top notes intermingle with gooseberry, lime, green apple and asparagus like notes. Snappy gooseberry, lime and green apple fruits are underscored by crisp acidity with herbaceous grassy asparagus and mineral characters tailing off across the dry refreshing finish.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 12.5%![2022 Reillys GSM]()
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2022 Reillys GSMClare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$15. 99Bottle$191.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)ABV: 15.5%Closure: StelvinRich, bold and lush with chewy tannins and a long, robust finish.
A blend of Grenache, Shiraz and Mataro matured in French oak hogsheads for 24 months. Pitch black core with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Wafting from the glass are aromas of black raspberry, liquorice and black plum followed by vanillin confectionary and spicy earth notes. Rich, bold and lush, the full bodied palate is awash with opulent black raspberry, liquorice and black plum fruits. Chewy tannins with notions of scorched earth and vanillin spice lingering through the long robust finish.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 15.5%![2023 Rockburn Pinot Noir]()
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2023 Rockburn Pinot NoirCentral Otago, NEW ZEALAND$49. 99Bottle$599.88 DozenMinimum 6 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinA juicy, fleshy textured Central Otago Pinot.
Dark red core with black toned edges and a vibrant red to dark red hue. The nose is filled with dark cherry, anise, dark plum and ripe strawberry scents. Dried herb, earth, vanillin cedar and spice notes ensue. Juicy ripe cherry, plum and strawberry fruits adorn the fleshy textured palate. Some earthy anise, dried herb and spice elements lurk underneath. Polished tannins with a supple feel to the medium to long finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 13.5%![Stagg Batch #24B Barrel Proof Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml)]()
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Stagg Batch #24B Barrel Proof Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml)Kentucky, UNITED STATES$330. 00Bottle$3960.00 DozenABV: 63.9%Since Australia experienced price hikes in Buffalo Trace's Antique Collection, 'Stagg' (formerly known as Stagg Junior) is now generally considered the best buy in the distillery's portfolio. This batch has been talked up as a "return to form" according to some bloggers - whatever that means - as variation between batches is usually not that significant. Stagg 19 22B was the first edition with the new batch numbering system, where the batch details are displayed next to the proof on the label (e.g.- 22B = the second release of 2022). Hence, we can tell at a glance that this is the second release of 2024 (yes, it takes that long for these to get to Australia!) Rumoured to be matured for nearly a decade and bottled at 63.9% ABV with zero filtration, whichever batch you're lucky enough to secure, keep in mind that these high-octane Bourbons usually need taming with water, or at a minimum, we suggest letting your Stagg breathe in the glass to let it unravel and better appreciate its flavours.
Other reviews... "The sweetness, dryness, and tannins are intricately weaved together, adding complexity, depth, balance, and an overall fabulous sipping experience. This, along with batch B22, is one of my favorite recent Stagg Jr’s." - Bourbon, Whiskey & Rye
Notes from the producers... Nose: Cherry, fig, baked apples, sweet oak and leather. Taste: Cherry, caramel, vanilla, cinnamon, hint of cocoa and black pepper. Finish: Long, sweet with mild spiciness.
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Boatrocker Spiced Rum (700ml)Victoria, AUSTRALIA$99. 99Bottle$1199.88 DozenABV: 40%Boatrocker has approached the spiced category with fresh eyes and a new world palate. After over three years in oak, one in French and two in ex-bourbon barrels, a variety of botanicals were macerated in the spirit, including mountain pepperberry, Peruvian coffee beans, smoked applewood & South American tonka beans to produce a unique and cinnamon-free updated take on the classic spiced rum. 40% Alc./Vol.
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Angostura No.1 Cask Collection 16 Year Old Rum (700ml)TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO$270. 00Bottle$3240.00 DozenABV: 40%There are several expressions of Angostura No.1 in a series, each subject to a different wood regime and identified by 'editions'. This is the second, and comes aged in two types of used oak, initially x-Bourbon oak for ten years followed by six years in French oak, the latter reportedly held cognac. As such, it is the first-ever Angostura rum to be finished in French oak. The profile extends through nuts, dried fruits (dates, figs) and subtle floral notes. 40% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... This special Angostura gift is a standout in every sense. I have tried and own most of the limited run Angostura rums but this is the stand out. The initial sip opens with a gentle, natural sweetness that is rich without being heavy, setting the tone for a beautifully balanced drink. Its smooth, polished character carries through the palate effortlessly, finishing clean and refined with no harsh edges. It’s my favourite go-to rum over a few cubes, consistently satisfying yet quietly exceptional. - rumratings.com
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Boatrocker Tiramisu Amaro Liqueur (700ml)Victoria, AUSTRALIA$78. 99Bottle$947.88 DozenABV: 30%Inspired by the legendary dessert tiramisu, this collaboration between Capitano and Boatrocker showcases its classic flavours — coffee, chocolate, and cream — along with Capitano’s addition of hand-roasted hazelnuts. Combined with traditional bittering agents such as gentian root and Turkish rhubarb, Boatrocker have captured the essence of tiramisu in the form of an amaro. Enjoy it as the perfect partner to tiramisu, or simply on its own at the end of a meal. 30% Alc./Vol.
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2018 Levrier Peritas ZinfandelBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$59. 99Bottle$719.88 DozenMinimum 6 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2026-2030)ABV: 15%Closure: StelvinFull bodied and chewy with a firm tannin structure.
Matured for 24 months in new French oak. Deep black dark red core with a very dark red hue. Heady ripe black plum, dried cherry, liquorice and blackberry scents sweep through the nostrils with plenty of force. Spicy vanillin cedar and mocha elements ensue. A mix of dried cherry, liquorice and morello cherry flavours greet the palate with plenty of weight. Spicy vanillin cedar, cinnamon and earthy leather components trail off onto the back half. A firm, sturdy tannin structure imparts a chewy feel with the finish starting to dry out a touch.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 15%Other Reviews….
Single-vineyard zinfandel matured for 24 months in new French oak. Crimson in the glass with rich aromas of macerated blood plum and black cherry with hints of crème de cassis, baking spices, leather, cedar, tobacco leaf, earth and peach skin. Notes of mahogany and mocha join in on the palate, which is full bodied, with dense tannin and some fig notes on the powerful finish. Drink by 2028.
92 Points
Dave Brookes - James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion![Cazcabel Jalapeno Tequila Liqueur (700ml)]()
Cazcabel Jalapeno Tequila Liqueur (700ml)Jalisco, MEXICO$79. 99Bottle$959.88 DozenABV: 35%No need to source fresh chillies, because Hacienda Cazcabela has infused this premium Blanco with fresh jalapeño extract. It delivers an earthy, savory flavor profile with a kick, designed specifically for cocktails like Spicy Margaritas, Palomas, or simply for for spicy sipping. 35% Alc./Vol.
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Cazcabel Coconut Tequila Liqueur (700ml)Jalisco, MEXICO$79. 99Bottle$959.88 DozenABV: 34%A novel Mexican liqueur blending earthy Blanco Tequila with natural, fresh coconuts. It offers a sweet, creamy, and tropical flavour profile, designed for sipping, or cocktails such as a Coconut Margarita or Piña Colada. 34% Alc./Vol.
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2008 Signatory Vintage Royal Brackla 16 Year Old Symington's Choice Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Highlands, SCOTLAND$169. 99Bottle$2039.88 DozenABV: 58.2%"A truly great dram. The sherry notes are not overpowering and harmonize very well with the fruity Brackla distillery character." - whiskybase.com
A chance to jump on the Symington's Choice selections without emptying your wallet. The majority wouldn't have heard of this Bacardi-owned distillery, known for its role in blended whiskies. Fewer still would have tasted a Brackla quite like this. It even seems a little under-valued given the enthusiasm generated for a sub $200 malt at whiskybase.com. (Serge Valentin at whiskyfun was similarly impressed). A great introduction to the distillery for newcomers with unanimous praise, the deal sweetened by a direct import price. Sounds way too good to miss. Is anyone doing stuff like this besides Signatory? 676 bottles from an American oak first-fill sherry butt at 58.2% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.
Other reviews... "A truly great dram" / "Very, very good." / "Cake, brown sugar, tobacco, a very heavy sherry, but almost no sulphur." - whiskybase.com
...And here comes the full sherry treatment. I don’t believe Brackla is quite a distinctive enough malt to fight an onslaught, so we’re bracing ourselves for a proper bacchanalia of dried fruits and assorted nuts. Colour: full gold. Nose: well, no, this is civilised stuff, still focused on walnuts and hazelnuts, but also soft pipe tobacco, bitter orange, triple sec, chestnut purée… With water: strong ale and an old tobacco tin. Mouth (neat): very bitter, heavily cask-driven, all cedarwood, pencil shavings, bitter orange, green walnut, fresh turmeric… It feels rather like a brawler on the palate at this stage, truth be told. With water: that same strong ale again, Belgian no doubt, cellared for twenty years or more. My beer knowledge pretty much ends there, though we’ve surely gone well beyond that point already. The sherry remains squarely in the nutty corner, dry and bitter as it should be. Finish: fairly long, though a touch less dry, with notes of mead, for instance. And naturally, old amontillado. Comments: very classically Jerezian. 87 points - whiskyfun.com
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Daylesford Spirit The Hedonist Gin (700ml)Victoria, AUSTRALIA$86. 99Bottle$1043.88 DozenABV: 37%Made using local botanicals and pristine Mount Franklin water, this craft gin features a rich blend of cacao and vibrant blood orange. Expect layers of velvety chocolate, candied citrus and warming spice, underpinned by classic juniper for structure and depth. Perfect for pairing with anything chocolate! 37% Alc./Vol.
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2021 d’Arenberg d’Arry’s Original Grenache ShirazMcLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIAReduced from $19.99$16. 99Bottle$203.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2026-2030)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinFirst released in 1993, this wine was renamed d'Arry's Original in honour of third generation family member Francis d'Arenberg Osborn, universally known as d'Arry, to honour his lifelong services to the wine industry.
Decked out with succulent black fruits, this is a rich, concentrated and chewy textured blend that delivers terrific value.
A blend of 50% Grenache and 50% Shiraz matured in a mixture of new and used French oak barriques for a period of approximately 20 months. Deep midnight black heart with a dark red black tinged hue. Black cherry, black raspberry and liquorice aromas emerge from the glass complimented by vanillin oak, whiffs of scorched earth and peppered fennel notes. Rich, concentrated and opulent, the weighty palate is flush with succulent black raspberry, black cherry and liquorice flavours which are backed by a robust tannin structure that’s somewhat concealed by the volume of fruit. Vanillin cedar, scorched earth and blackpepper elements lurk underneath. Finishes long and juicy with a chewy mouth feel.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 14.5%Other Reviews….
A mighty good year is perfectly reflected in this famous wine, a tribute over many years to one of the real characters of the wine industry. It’s a tried-and-true blend from McLaren Vale offering generous plush red fruit flavours with a slightly dusty dried herb influence offsetting. There is plenty of density in the middle palate which carries effortlessly to a sustained finish. Drink 2024-2033.
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2025 Freycinet Vineyard RieslingTasmania, AUSTRALIA$32. 99Bottle$395.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2026-2034)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinConcentrated, powerful and textural with a zingy feel across the long scrumptious finish.
Established in 1979 by Geoff and Susan Bull, Freycinet was the first commercial winery on the East Coast of Tasmania. Today daughter Lindy and partner Claudio Radenti who both have extensive winemaking experience from their travels around the world carry on the tradition.
Brilliant water like core with distinct highlights of green around the outskirts. Intense lime, citrus and red apple scents bound out of the glass followed by some orange rind, floral and chalky mineral notes. Racy lime, citrus and orange rind fruits engulf the palate. Subtle green apple, chalky talc and flinty mineral elements underscore the fruit. Excellent concentration, power and textural volume with crisp acidity lending a zingy feel across the long scrumptious finish. Trophy winner at the Tasmanian Wine Show for Best Riesling.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 13%![2025 Vasse Felix Classic Dry White Semillon Sauvignon Blanc]()
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2025 Vasse Felix Classic Dry White Semillon Sauvignon BlancMargaret River, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA$18. 99Bottle$227.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinA scrumptious dry white blend that shows impressive intensity of flavour.
A blend of 66% Semillon and 34% Sauvignon Blanc. Brilliant pale straw colour with green highlighted edges and a watery hue. Leaping out of the glass are herbaceous gooseberry, lime and green apple scents followed by some grass and flinty mineral notes. Scrumptious lime, passionfruit and gooseberry flavours are delivered with impressive intensity whilst subtle herbaceous grassy and mineral elements sit underneath. Crisp acidity with a long mouth watering finish.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 12.5%![Bertrand Uberach Franchis Single Cask 9 Year Old Single Malt French Whisky (500ml)]()
Bertrand Uberach Franchis Single Cask 9 Year Old Single Malt French Whisky (500ml)Alsace, FRANCE$199. 99Bottle$2399.88 DozenABV: 49.9%A little French bomb bottled near 50% ABV! Nine years in a 1973 Grosperrin Petite Champagne Cognac barrel will have infused extra fruit and spice. Limited run of 324 bottles. Non-chill filtered.
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2024 Praeter Strange Fog NebbioloPyrenees, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$36. 99Bottle$443.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinJuicy morello cherry and liquorice fruits with slightly chewy tannins and vibrant acidity.
Dark red core with black shaded edges and a red tinged hue. Nosing offers up aromas of rose petals, dried cherry, morello cherry and red liquorice in conjunction with some dried herb, earthy leather and spice notes. Juicy morello cherry and liquorice fruits carry medium body weight with notions of dried herbs, earth and spice lying in the background. Fleshy mid palate feel with slightly chewy tannins and vibrant acidity. Some gentle tobacco characters lingering across the savoury finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 14.5%Other Reviews….
From the Malakoff vineyard, sees skins for 22 days before maturation in old French oak puncheon. An opportunity to hear Matt Large wax lyrical about nebbiolo, region and clone, is a masterpiece in and of itself. '24 saw a return to warmer growing conditions, resulting in a classic and pure expression of nebbiolo. Rose petal, orange rind, red cherry and raspberry with earthy savoury notes, leather, terracotta and bay. The tannins are spectacular, chewy and long, providing a nice framework in conjunction with bright acidity and fruit. It's a beauty. Drink by 2038.
94 Points
Katrina Butler - James Halliday’s Australian Wine CompanionExcellent fruit, excellent structure, beautiful wine to drink. Flavours of sweet cherries and pomegranate, twiggy herbs, strawberries, orange peel and assorted spices. Ultra fine-grained tannin. Fresh-feeling. Both mouth-watering and finessed through the finish. Feels crafted in the best of ways. Drink 2026-2031.
93 Points
Campbell Mattinson – The Wine Front![2024 Hamelin Bay Cabernet Sauvignon]()
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2024 Hamelin Bay Cabernet SauvignonMargaret River, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenMinimum 6 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2026-2034)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinA rich, generous Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon that concludes long and refined.
Dense pitch black heart with a deep dark red purple hue. Elevated aromas of freshly crushed blackcurrant and liquorice mix with cedary tobacco, subtle earth and bay leaf notes. Rich blackcurrant and ripe mulberry fruits are dispersed across the palate with impressive generosity. Cedary tobacco, earth and bay leaf characters sit in the background. Juicy mouth feel with fresh underlying acidity and fine grained tannins. Concludes long and refined yet well endowed.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 14.5%Other Reviews….
From a warm season in Margaret River, this cooler region allowed nice ripeness, producing an impressive cabernet. Aromas of blackcurrant leaf, chocolate and blackberry lift from the glass. The medium-bodied palate offers plush, supple fruit, supported by a firm core of tannin and oak. It will continue to evolve and is best enjoyed in the medium term.
93 Points
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2025 Provenance Henty RieslingHenty, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$26. 99Bottle$323.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinTexturally rounded with brisk acidity and a dry, gently tangy finish.
Brilliant pale straw colour with a subtle green tone around the edges and a watery hue. Aromas of pear, lime and red apple skin are trailed by whiffs of honeysuckle and orange blossom. Pear, red apple and lime fruits are texturally rounded in their feel with notions of quince and spice lying underneath. Brisk acidity with a dry, gently tangy finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 12.5%Other Reviews….
Highly aromatic both on the nose and in the mouth. Assorted blossoms, lime and mandarin among them. The palate is slatey and dry with a fair bit of grip through the finish, though it too is amply supplied with tonic, citrus, and chamomile characters. Very good wine. Distinctive. Drink 2026-2031.
93 Points
Campbell Mattinson – The Wine Front![2020 Domaine Olivier Morin Bourgogne Chitry Constance]()
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2020 Domaine Olivier Morin Bourgogne Chitry ConstanceBurgundy, FRANCE$69. 99Bottle$839.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2026-2029)ABV: 13%Closure: Diam CorkA savoury Pinot Noir with a very strong whole bunch influence.
Red to dark red colour with black toned edges and a light red hue. Very bunchy nose with aromas of dried clove and spicy bramble dominating over sour to red cherry, earth and rhubarb notes. Savoury sour to red cherry and rhubarb flavours intermix with prominent dried clove, bramble, forest floor and spicy dried herb characters. Supple mouth feel with fine grained tannins and a very spicy aftertaste of clove and dried herbs.
Drink over the next 2-3 years
Alc. 13%![2019 Penfolds St. Henri Shiraz]()
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2019 Penfolds St. Henri ShirazSouth Australia, AUSTRALIA$125. 00Bottle$1500.00 DozenCellar: Drink now - 15 Years (2026-2041)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinRich, powerful and expansive with opulent fruit backed by a muscular structure.
Impenetrable inky black heart with a near equally deep dark red black hue. Displaying impressive lift out of the glass are liquorice, blackberry and dark plum aromas which are joined by vanillin cedar, subtle whiffs of mocha and spicy earth. Rich, expansive and densely layered in its flow across the palate, opulent blackberry, liquorice and dark plum fruits are backed by a muscular tannin structure. Spicy vanillin cedar, subtle mocha, earth, leather and pepper elements sit in the background. Outstanding power and depth with a very long firm, robust yet lush finish.
Drink over the next 10-15 years.
Alc. 14.5%Other Reviews…..
A great St. Henri and, although multi-regional, this is very much a wine that speaks of the Barossa Valley, with aromas of ripe blackberries and red plums that are so fresh, together with tobacco, young-leather, earth, chocolate, coal-smoke and tarry accents. Effortless depth on the palate with summer berries, framed in fine, alabaster-like tannins that are underscored with discreet power. So long and captivating. A blend of Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Port Lincoln, Robe, Padthaway, Clare Valley and Adelaide Hills. Drink over the next decade or more. Screw cap.
99 Points
JamesSuckling.comThis can only ever be a stylistic expression of the shiraz variety, as sourcing from six SA districts eliminates regionality. (For the record, The Peninsulas is a defined GI region, this fruit coming from the outskirts of Port Lincoln on the Eyre Peninsula). The wine’s point of difference within the Penfolds range is that it has no new oak maturation and spends only 12 months in large format seasoned vats. The result is a sophisticated, dark, almost mysterious shiraz, a wine with secrets within that one suspects will reveal great joys over the next 20 to 30 years, as its forebears have proved for more than half a century. For now, in and around the black fruits there are flint, mushroom, licorice and roast meat notes. Plenty to unpack. A serious SA shiraz that remains a really enticing proposition.
98 Points
Tony Love – WinePilot.comThe St Henri Shiraz is often one of my favorite reds in the Penfolds Collection, due to the ability of the fruit to shine through the fine sheath of oak that encases it. At this stage, and I know you will hear this often, the wine still represents good value. The 2019 St Henri Shiraz is elegantly structured, with the 2019 vintage showing the warmth and intensity without overstepping balance or line. Texturally, this will only increase in its silky shape, which comes with the gentle suggestion to decant this if you insist on drinking it within five years from harvest (i.e., anytime from now to 2024). This 2019 is shaped by abundant red and purple fruit (and a splash of blue), charry spice and fine tannins. Gorgeous. Drink 2022-2042.
96+ Points
Erin Larkin – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate![2024 Nocturne Yallingup SR Cabernets]()
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2024 Nocturne Yallingup SR CabernetsMargaret River, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA$37. 99Bottle$455.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 10 Years (2026-2036)ABV: 14%Closure: StelvinA refined, mid weighted Cabernets lined with a chorus of red fruit.
A blend of 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot and 10% Malbec. Impenetrable pitch black heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Elevated red to dark currant, violet and ripe mulberry scents are dished up by the nose followed by some vanillin cedar, subtle earthy tobacco and fresh bay leaf notes. Mid weighted the palate is lined with a chorus of red currant and mulberry fruits which are quite juicy in their feel. Fresh underlying acidity and grainy, structured tannins lend tension. Spicy cedar, dusty earth, subtle tobacco and infusions of bay leaf the undercard. Finishes long and refined.
Drink over the next 8-10 years.
Alc. 14%Other Reviews….
The final blend ended up 80% cabernet sauvignon (from the Sheoak vineyard), 12% malbec and 8% merlot sourced from two other vineyards; it’s a good combo, plus brilliantly priced so it’s affordable. A dark red hue. Laden with excellent ripe fruit all spiced up with fennel, tobacco, cedary oak and some toasted nori. The palate is fuller-bodied, expanded by plentiful cocoa tannins. While very good today with food, this will garner more complexity in time. Drink by 2040.
95 Points
Jane Faulkner - James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion
From the Sheoak vineyard in Yallingup and apparently picked on the same date as the 2023, which is interesting given the hot dry vintage. 25% new oak here. I tasted this about a month ago, and again now, so I’ve probably got a handle on it. Also, the bottle is way too heavy, although I get that plenty of love has gone on to the bottle.
Blueberry and black fruit, ground spice, shag tobacco, violet, chocolate and menthol. Medium to full-bodied, kind of rustic in its presentation of tannin, though they feel deep and nutritious in a way, and vaguely Italianate, with a sort of Sagrantino thickness. It’s also fresh and quite juicy, a Marasca cherry sourness, blackcurrant, again lots of tannin and chew with an earthy thunder closing out a finish of excellent length. It’s a toss up between 94+ and 95 points, but you know, there’s a certain charismatic charm here that gets me over the line. Drink 2027-2038+
95 Points
Gary Walsh – The Wine Front![2015 Cooper's Choice The Golden Cut Collection Tamdhu 9 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)]()
2015 Cooper's Choice The Golden Cut Collection Tamdhu 9 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND$159. 99Bottle$1919.88 DozenABV: 50%Another delicious looking malt from Cooper's Choice new 'Golden Cut' collection that is reported to be "...perfectly balanced at its age". The outturn was 396 bottles after a finishing spell in a Marsala fortified wine cask. 50% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.
Other reviews... The fact is that we know Marsala can work just as well as sherry, it is simply a matter of knowing which type of Marsala was involved. Colour: deep gold. Nose: oh lovely! Mirabelles and apricots, both tinned and in jam form, coated in caramel and honey and followed by a few very juicy sultanas. With water: finger biscuits and little sponge cakes filled with orange and mandarin jam (Marsala, Sicily, get it?) Mouth (neat): very good, on walnut cake and bitter orange, preserved lemon, earthy vegetal notes… With water: we could almost believe we are in Marsala, right at the far western tip of the southern coast. A wonderful place, I warmly recommend it. Finish: long, fresh, with a slightly tangy edge that perfectly balances the whole. Comments: excellent and therefore perfectly balanced, at this age and with this treatment. 86 points - whiskyfun.com
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2025 De Bortoli 17 Trees Pinot GrigioRiverina, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA$13. 99Bottle$167.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2026-2027)ABV: 12%Closure: StelvinA dry, refreshing Pinot Grigio with zippy acidity.
Brilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Aromas of Granny Smith apple and lime juice mix with some green pear and mineral notes. Lime, green apple skin and pear flavours are underpinned by zippy acidity. Fleshy mid palate feel with some zingy mineral elements extending across the dry refreshing finish.
Drink over the next year.
Alc. 12%![2024 Serodes & Kovac Tacherons Chardonnay]()
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2024 Serodes & Kovac Tacherons ChardonnayPays d'Oc, FRANCE$39. 99Bottle$479.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2026-2029)ABV: 13%Closure: Diam CorkGenerously flavoured and beautifully shaped with a stony mineral laden finish.
Brilliant pale straw to straw colour with a watery hue. Aromas of pear, lime and green apple drift through the nostrils trailed by some wet stone notes. Generously flavoured and beautifully shaped with pear, lime and green apple fruits carrying a silken flow across the palate. Wet stone and mineral elements extend across the back half underscored by refreshing acidity. Long refined, stony mineral laden finish. Quite Chablis like.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
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2023 Woodlands Woodlands Brook Vineyard ChardonnayMargaret River, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA$49. 99Bottle$599.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinFresh and vibrant with a fleshy mid palate feel and an elegant finish.
Brilliant very pale straw colour with a subtle green tint around the edges and a watery hue. Aromas of nectarine, pear and subtle grapefruit sail through the nostrils with some biscuity oak, gun flint and mineral notes also chiming in. Fresh and vibrant, the palate is glistening with nectarine, pear and grapefruit flavours which meld into a gun flint infused back drop of roasted almond, biscuity nougat and mineral elements. Fleshy mid palate feel with lively acidity leaning into the brisk, elegant finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 12.5%Other Reviews….
At first, the sweet, cedary oak struts its stuff, muffling the fruit within. It did settle with some air, allowing the citrus and white stone fruit to appear alongside the spice, especially fennel, and nutty, creamy, nougat-like lees. Although, it’s tightly wound, with acidity leading, and while the palate is layered with flavour, this will improve with some bottle age. Drink by 2030.
93 Points
Jane Faulkner - James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion![2015 Cooper's Choice The Golden Cut Collection Aberfeldy 9 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)]()
2015 Cooper's Choice The Golden Cut Collection Aberfeldy 9 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Highlands, SCOTLAND$159. 99Bottle$1919.88 DozenABV: 50%Sweet wine finishes dominate the latest outturn from Cooper's Choice 'Golden Cut' series. Aberfeldy continue that trend with a youngster finished in Moscatel casks, elevating the distillery's naturally honeyed Highland profile, adding vibrant floral notes and a rich, grape-driven sweetness. 282 bottles produced. 50% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.
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2025 Deep Woods Estate ChardonnayMargaret River, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinA generously fleshed, fruit driven style of Chardonnay.
Brilliant pale straw colour with greenish tinged edges and a watery hue. White peach, nectarine, citrus and melon aromas fill the nostrils with some delicate biscuity nougat and gun flint notes also chiming in. Generous peach, nectarine and grapefruit flavours carry ample flesh with notions of dried honey, biscuity nougat and subtle spice sitting in the background. Fresh acidity with a long, textural, fruit driven finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 13%![2024 Kate Hill Four Winds Estate Chardonnay]()
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2024 Kate Hill Four Winds Estate ChardonnayTasmania, AUSTRALIA$39. 99Bottle$479.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 12.8%Closure: StelvinNicely fleshed and concentrated with lively acidity lending freshness.
Matured for 9 months in French oak barrels. Brilliant pale straw colour with gleaming green tinted edges and a watery hue. Pronounced grapefruit and nectarine aromas combine with biscuit, bees wax, roasted almond and gun flint notes. Nectarine, pear and grapefruit flavours are nicely fleshed and concentrated in their flow. Biscuity oak, almond, subtle bees wax and infusions of gun flint echo across the back half. Lively acidity lends freshness to the long, shapely finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 12.8%![2024 Poppies Pinot Noir]()
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2024 Poppies Pinot NoirMartinborough, NEW ZEALAND$99. 99Bottle$1199.88 DozenMinimum 6 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinLight in weight and possessing lively acidity yet quite fleshy with a spicy finish.
Deep dark red black tinged core with a vibrant red purple tinged hue. Intense anise, dark cherry, violet and red plum scents carry a clove overlay followed by some earthy graphite, bramble and spice notes. Light in weight with lively acidity yet quite fleshy, the palate features spicy dark cherry, strawberry and anise flavours over an earthy graphite, clove and bramble back drop. Showing medium power it has fine grainy tannins and a fresh, spicy finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 13%![2023 First Drop Wines Mother’s Milk Shiraz]()
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2023 First Drop Wines Mother’s Milk ShirazBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$26. 99Bottle$323.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinRich, plump fruit backed by a sturdily built tannin structure.
Midnight black heart with a dark red hue. Elevated dark plum, liquorice and ripe black cherry scents make their way out of the glass followed by some vanillin oak, scorched earth and subtle spicy leather notes. Rich and plump, the full bodied palate is swamped with opulent dark plum, liquorice and black cherry fruits. Spicy vanillin cedar, earthy fennel and pepper elements the undercard. Ripe sturdily built tannin structure with a long, sumptuous finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 14.5%Other Reviews….
Deep crimson with a plethora of ripe satsuma plum, blueberry and cherry fruits, plenty of appealing five-spice and hints of licorice, purple floral high tones, dark chocolate, olive tapenade and earth. There's a sweep of sour cherry on the palate, with ripe plum and berry fruits, fine-grained tannins and plenty of bright energy on the finish. Drink by 2034.
92 Points
Dave Brookes - James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion![2025 Dromana Estate Tuerong Park Pinot Noir]()
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2025 Dromana Estate Tuerong Park Pinot NoirMornington Peninsula, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$23. 99Bottle$287.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)ABV: 13.8%Closure: StelvinA delicious, supplely textured Mornington Peninsula Pinot with a sleek mid length finish.
Established in 1982, Dromana Estate was one of the early pioneers to recognise the potential of the Mornington Peninsula. Their Tuerong Park label are single vineyard wines produced from selected parcels of fruit and offer great bang for your buck.
Dark red core with black toned edges and a red to dark red tinged hue. Delightful nose with aromas of dark cherry, violet, ripe strawberry and anise intermingling with brambly dried herb, rhubarb, delicate forest floor and spice notes. Delicious dark cherry and strawberry fruits are supplely layered across the palate with notions of rhubarb, subtle anise, bramble and spicy dried herb characteristics on the back palate. Polished tannins with a sleek mid length finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 13.8%![2023 Marie & Sylvie Courselle Les Copinnes Le Petit Courselle]()
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2023 Marie & Sylvie Courselle Les Copinnes Le Petit CourselleFRANCE$36. 99Bottle$443.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)ABV: 12.5%Closure: Diam CorkIntensely flavoured with good textural shape and some saline mineral elements lingering across the finish.
Made from a blend of 40% Sauvignon, 40% Semillon and 20% Chardonnay. Bright pale straw colour with a watery hue. The nose is a mix of gooseberry, lime, green apple and peach aromas with subtle stony mineral notes also evident. Showing splendid intensity are fleshy pear, Jonathan apple, lime and herbaceous gooseberry flavours. Good textural shape with brisk acidity. Some wet stone and saline mineral like elements lingering across the finish.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 12.5%![Bertrand Uberach Jaune Paien Single Cask Single Malt French Whisky (500ml)]()
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Bertrand Uberach Jaune Paien Single Cask Single Malt French Whisky (500ml)Alsace, FRANCE$179. 99Bottle$2159.88 DozenABV: 49.2%Bertrand has built a reputation for high-quality fruit-based eau-de-vies. Since 2012, the owners have also been preoccupied with single malts using their Holstein still (a pot and column combo). French oak is a feature of the project. Former 'Vin Jaune' barrels are amongst the preferred selections. Known as "France's answer to sherry," these casks previously held dry white wine from Jura in eastern France, made from late-harvest Savagnin grapes. These finishes are becoming more common in French whisky, so they obviously work in a complementary fashion. Think yellow stone fruit flavours and hints of citrus. Bertrand's limited edition is produced in batches of around 400 bottles. 49.2% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.
