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![Glenmorangie A Tale of Ice Cream Limited Edition Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)]()
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Glenmorangie A Tale of Ice Cream Limited Edition Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Highlands, SCOTLAND$199. 99Bottle$2399.88 DozenABV: 46%"What a fun whisky! And 94? Tempted to give it a 99... " - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2025-26
Vanillin is an aromatic compound which naturally brings vanilla flavours to whisky. When you toast barrels, the lignin (which aids the wood’s structure) breaks down and releases compounds including vanillin. It's the secret to this new limited edition: New oak casks have been especially toasted to bring out more of those dessert-like qualities, hence these casks being called “high-vanillin” casks. An invitation to lean into your sweet tooth! 46% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.
Other reviews... Aged in high vanillan and bourbon casks; slightly flatter in style than normal 'Morangies, but there is a thick seam of vanilla here, warmed by spice. Love that orange / tangerine swirl. Whoa! What happened there? Now that is very, very different. Even that first sip with that unique mouthfeel has your mind screeching in surprise. This has a very fat, creamy texture (a bit like ice cream, come to think of it)... I had to wrestle this one off my PA, after she hid it. What a fun whisky! And 94? Tempted to give it a 99... 94 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2025-26
Glenmorangie’s mad scientist Dr. Bill Lumsden and master blender Gillian Macdonald worked with whiskies aged in oak that was specially toasted to draw out vanillin from the wood. The experiment worked: This whisky delivers a cornucopia of vanilla-inflected sweets, from ice cream to fudge to fresh whipped cream. The sweets are backed by a malty heart that shows honey, cinnamon, and a bit of custardy tang. 91 points - whiskyadvocate.com
I rather enjoyed the ‘Tale of Cake’ (WF 85) and found the ‘Tale of Tokyo’ (WF 88) even more to my taste, but this one comes with the note that it was ‘aged in high vanillin and bourbon casks.’ High-vanillin casks, you say? Well, more seriously, it seems that it’s a specific toasting method that enhances the vanillin content produced by American oak. So, after chocolate malt, here’s vanilla casks. Colour: gold. Nose: I’m mainly getting green tea and coconut, layered over hazelnut cake and some Streusel. You could argue that Streusel could also come filled with vanilla cream. There’s a youthful edge, but the oak knows its place. Mouth: it’s got a bit more bite to it, with a slightly green tannic quality that brings the green tea to the forefront again, followed by spices—cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg—and a touch of slightly rough peach skin. Finally, some freshly pressed oranges with a hint of saffron. Finish: medium length, with a bit of green oak. Bitter oranges linger on the aftertaste. Comments: I think I might have missed that famous high-vanillin, and the ice cream even more so. Still, I find it quite enjoyable, though I believe I preferred the earlier ‘Tale’ releases. 82 points - whiskyfun.com
![Aberlour 13 Year Old Double Cask Matured Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)]()
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Aberlour 13 Year Old Double Cask Matured Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND$149. 99Bottle$1799.88 DozenABV: 40%Other reviews... The recipe combines whiskies matured in American oak and oloroso sherry casks, and serves up hot chocolate powder, red apple, white pepper, oak char, and Asian spices on the nose. The flavor trajectory starts with red apple, sultana, and butterscotch, rolling in baking spices, especially nutmeg and cinnamon, and ending with creamy vanilla as the spices subside. The finish is slightly drying with flavors of baking chocolate and dusty spices. (Travel Retail exclusive) 90 points - whiskyadvocate.com
![Aberfeldy 18 Year Old Sangiovese Italian Wine Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)]()
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Aberfeldy 18 Year Old Sangiovese Italian Wine Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Highlands, SCOTLAND$250. 00Bottle$3000.00 DozenABV: 46%After decades of wine-influenced single malts hitting the market with variable results, some producers are starting to understand that a lot can be won with balance. When done right, wine casks can offer something a little off the beaten track. By most reports, Aberfeldy are leading the way with their "Wine Cask Series". This one comes matured in casks that previously held Italian Sangiovese red wine. 46% Alc./Vol. Non-chill filtered.
Other reviews... Aberfeldy has fully embraced wine cask maturation. Many of their limited releases now feature such a cask type. The Wine Cask Series was created late last year. First a 15-year-old was released, but today we’ll be looking at the Aberfeldy 18 Years Sangiovese Red Wine Cask Finish. Today’s 18-year-old was finished in ex-Sangiovese red wine casks sourced from Tuscany’s Valdarno di Sopra region. I don’t mind wine, like at all, but I won’t pretend to be familiar with this particular region either. Instead we’ll just dive right in... Delicate, yet nicely balanced, especially for a wine matured single malt. That may sound snobbish, but it can be a challenge to not turn whisky into winesky. In general, these types of releases seem to have improved over the years. - wordsofwhisky.com
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2025 Muto Cosmic Dusk RoseSouth Eastern Australia, AUSTRALIA$21. 99Bottle$263.88 DozenCellar: Drink now (2026)ABV: 12%Closure: StelvinA tangy, dry Rose with saline edged finish.
Made from Syrah grapes. Salmon orange tinged colour. Expressive ripe pear, strawberry and blood orange scents flow out of the glass followed by some Turkish delight like notes. Fleshy pear and strawberry fruits tangle with some blood orange, citrus and wet slate characters. Tangy acidity with a dry saline edged finish that carries a minerally, river stone like feel.
Drink now.
Alc. 12%![2022 Clos de Gamot Cahors]()
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2022 Clos de Gamot CahorsCahors, FRANCE$54. 99Bottle$659.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 13.5%Closure: CorkA rich, juicy Malbec with a firm, muscular tannin structure imparting a grippy feel across the rustic yet fresh finish.
Aged for 18-12 months in old oak. This Malbec displays an impenetrable inky black heart along with a very deep dark red black hue. Enticing red to black currant, blueberry and liquorice aromas are trailed by some dried herb, tobacco and spicy earth notes. Juicy blackcurrant and liquorice fruits decorate the mid weighted palate with an earthy underbelly of vanillin cedar, subtle blueberry, dried herbs and spice. Firm, muscular tannin structure imparts a grippy feel across the rustic yet fresh finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 13.5%Other Reviews……
Fancier malbec, in a more traditional way.
Firm tannin frames a deeply juicy, dark berries, choc-cherried, spicy/herbal, dusty, truffley wine. Serious structure for the variety, a very big palate reset in blood orange acidity and that gravelly chew of tannin – very good drinking, ideal for the stickier, richer dishes on the table. Complexity writ large here too. Fresh though. Drink 2026-2032.
93 Points
Mike Bennie – The Wine Front![2022 Campos de Luz Garnacha]()
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2022 Campos de Luz GarnachaSPAIN$19. 99Bottle$239.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2026-2029)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinA juicy Spanish Garnacha with slightly chewy tannins and a long, succulent finish that shows plenty of spice.
The Campos de Luz range of wines is sourced from the North East of Spain and aim to deliver highly flavoursome wines at a great price. Unoaked, this delicious Garnacha features a deep black dark red colour and a dark red hue. Intense black cherry, black raspberry and liquorice scents mix with scorched earth, herbs du Provence and spice notes. Juicy black raspberry, liquorice and black cherry fruits are delivered with impressive richness across the medium bodied palate. Scorched earth, peppered dried herb and vanillin spice elements lend further nuance. Slightly chewy tannins impart a meaty feel across the long, succulent finish that shows plenty of spice.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 13.5%![2024 De Bortoli Pepper and Spice Shiraz]()
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2024 De Bortoli Pepper and Spice ShirazRutherglen, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$16. 99Bottle$203.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2026-2029)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinA generously fruited, fleshy textured entry level Shiraz.
Matured for 3 months in a combination of American and French oak. Deep black dark red colour with a vibrant dark red black tinged hue. Freshly crushed blackberry, dark cherry and liquorice aromas mix with hints of scorched earth and pepper. Rich juicy dark cherry and liquorice fruits overlay a inky earth, vanillin spice and delicate pepper back drop. Fleshy textured mouth feel and polished tannins with a generously fruited mid length conclusion.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 14.5%![2025 Muto Dark Matter Malbec et al. Red Blend]()
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2025 Muto Dark Matter Malbec et al. Red BlendSouth Eastern Australia, AUSTRALIA$21. 99Bottle$263.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinA juicy medium bodied red with flavours of morello cherry, ripe mulberry fruits, dried herbs, vanillin spice and cinnamon.
A claret-style red built around Malbec, with Tinta Barroca and Touriga Nacional in support. Red to dark red core with black tinged edges and a bright red hue. The nose presents aromas of mulberry, morello cherry and dried herbs followed by hints of leather and spice. Juicy morello cherry and ripe mulberry fruits meld into a dried herb, vanillin spice and cinnamon back drop. Fine grained tannins with a savoury vanilla and cinnamon spice laced finish.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 12.5%![2023 Yalumba Hand Picked Shiraz Viognier]()
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2023 Yalumba Hand Picked Shiraz ViognierEden Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$39. 99Bottle$479.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinRich and silky with polished yet structured tannins and a long succulent finish that has a refined feel to it.
Co-fermented with 2% Voignier and including 15% whole bunch Shiraz fruit, this blend was matured for 13 months in French oak puncheons and hogsheads.
Midnight black dark red core with a dark red hue. Elevated liquorice, dark plum and black cherry scents fill the nostrils with whiffs of dried apricot, vanillin cedar, earth and pepper also evident. Rich and silky, the mid weighted palate features dark plum and liquorice fruit over a spicy fennel, vanillin cedar, subtle scorched earth and pepper back drop. Polished yet structured tannins with a long succulent finish that has a refined feel to it.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 13.5%![2024 Fraser Gallop Estate Cabernet Merlot]()
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2024 Fraser Gallop Estate Cabernet MerlotMargaret River, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenCellar: 5 - 6 Years (2031-2032)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinJuicy red currant and mulberry fruits backed by a chalky tannin structure and lively acidity.
Totally opaque black dark red core with a dark red hue. Lifted ripe red currant and mulberry scents meld into a bay leaf infused back drop of cedary tobacco and subtle earth characters. Juicy red currant and mulberry fruits are backed by a chalky tannin structure and lively acidity. Earth, subtle tobacco and spicy bay leaf elements sit underneath. Bright, slightly chewy mid length finish.
Cellar 5-6 years.
Alc. 13.5%![2023 Yalumba Paradox Shiraz]()
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2023 Yalumba Paradox ShirazBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$46. 99Bottle$563.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 10 Years (2026-2036)ABV: 14%Closure: StelvinA rich and luxurious yet refined Barossa Shiraz with a long, highly finessed finish.
One of Yalumba’s distinguished site wines, the Paradox is sourced from the Northern Barossa and is made with an emphasis on velvet like texture and the use of less new oak than many of its counterparts. Maturation taking place in French oak puncheons, with only 16% new oak employed, for a period of 14 months.
Impenetrable inky black colour with a near equally deep dark red black hue. Dark plum, liquorice and blackberry scents flow through the nostrils with impressive volume followed by delicately smoked vanillin cedar, fennel and peppered earth notes. Rich and luxurious yet refined in it’s movement across the palate, succulent dark plum, liquorice and blackberry fruits are in the driver's seat. Fennel, gently smoked vanillin cedar and peppered earth elements lurk beneath. Polished yet structural tannin framework with a long, highly finessed finish.
Drink over the next 8-10 years.
Alc. 14%![2024 Savaterre Frere Cadet Chardonnay]()
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2024 Savaterre Frere Cadet ChardonnayBeechworth, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$74. 99Bottle$899.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinRich, concentrated and creamy textured with a long, expressive finish that’s borderline opulent.
Keppel Smith established Savaterre in 1996, planting the first vines on his Beechworth property. Since then Savaterre has become revered for producing super premium Chardonnay (planted on decomposed granitic loam soil) in the unique microclimate of the Victorian Alps. Sourced from neighbouring vineyards, the Frere Cadet Chardonnay receives the same treatment as the Estate wine, but at a more approachable price point. Basket pressed to French oak barrels for 18 months of maturation on lees with a further 6 months of resting in bottle before being released.
Brilliant pale straw colour with a subtle greenish tinge around the outskirts and a watery hue. Intense white peach, dried honey and nectarine aromas are complimented by cashew, crème brulee, nougat and spice notes. Rich, concentrated and creamy textured, the palate is engulfed with fleshy ripe peach, nectarine and dried honey flavours. Notions of crème brulee, nougat, subtle cashew and spice fill out the back half. Boasting superb power and depth, it has fresh underlying acidity and a long, expressive finish that’s borderline opulent.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 13.5%Other Reviews…..
A brilliant example of Beechworth chardonnay's undoubted power formed around a core of citrus, quince, stone fruits, pear, lemon curd biscuit and hazelnut. Complex at every turn, it weaves a course across the palate, tight in nervy energy and tension. It has fine-edged acidity, ripe fruit, streamlined vanillin oak, leesy notes and a budding complexity; remember, it is very much early days for this chardonnay. Comes together well and in perfect tune to close. Drink by 2034.
95 Points
Jeni Port - James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion![2023 Marie & Sylvie Courselle Le Petit Courselle Les Copins]()
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2023 Marie & Sylvie Courselle Le Petit Courselle Les CopinsVin de France, FRANCE$34. 99Bottle$419.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)ABV: 13.5%Closure: Diam CorkA juicy, generously fleshed yet slightly chewy red.
A blend of 50% Cabernet Franc, 30% Merlot and 20% Syrah. Deep dark red core with black toned edges and a red to dark red hue. Elevated ripe red currant, morello cherry and red liquorice aromas are followed by some dried herb, earthy incense and spice notes. Juicy morello cherry and liquorice fruits meld into an earthy incense and spicy herb du Provence back drop. Slightly chewy tannins with a generously fleshed medium to long finish.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 13.5%Other Reviews…..
Outside the usual, cabernet franc, merlot and syrah.
A juicy, bright, chillable red style, with enough mettle and fine tannin to take it to the luncheon club as it would be for the picnic. Red cherry, dried Provence herbs, black pepper, aniseed. Fine swish of grainy tannin. Bright acidity. Simple, but not boring. Delicious drinking, indeed. Drink 2026-2029.
92 Points
Mike Bennie – The Wine Front![2024 Osicka Selection Colbinabbin Cabernet Sauvignon]()
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2024 Osicka Selection Colbinabbin Cabernet SauvignonHeathcote, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$27. 99Bottle$335.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinA juicy, medium weighted Cabernet Sauvignon.
Midnight black in colour with a dark red black tinged hue. Red to black currant and red liquorice aromas laced with mint are followed by some vanillin cedar, subtle earthy black olive and bay leaf notes. Medium bodied, the palate features juicy red currant and red liquorice fruits over a mint infused back drop of vanillin cedar, delicate earth, tobacco and spicy bay leaf. Fine grained tannins and youthful acidity with a delicious medium to long fruit driven conclusion.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 14.5%Other Reviews…..
Whole-berry fruit, small open fermenters, carbonic maceration pre-ferment, 24 days on skins, pressed, maturation in French oak (20% new). Year in, year out, this smart-priced cabernet over-delivers big time. There's so much to enjoy, not the least is the underrated quality of Heathcote cabernet, which simply shines in warmth, texture and oh-so lively, sweet-spiced cabernet fruit. A mild season brings forth a fine-tannined core for a wealth of violets, cassis, bracken and leaves, briar, earth, mulberry, black berries and some peppery, minty-fuelled spices that bring out the best in approachable, enjoyable drinking now… and later. Drink by 2034.
95 Points
Jeni Port - James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion![2023 Famille Perrin Cotes du Rhone Reserve]()
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2023 Famille Perrin Cotes du Rhone ReserveCotes du Rhone, Southern Rhone, FRANCE$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinDeeply fruited, succulent and chewy.
Famille Perrin is behind one of Chateauneuf du Pape’s most iconic estates - Chateau de Beaucastel. Their entry level Cotes du Rhone is made from a blend of Grenache, Mourvedre and Syrah matured in a mix of oak barrels and stainless steel vats for a period of 12 months.
Midnight black dark red colour with a dark red hue. Intense black raspberry, black cherry and liquorice aromas engulf the olfactory senses complimented by scorched earth, provincial herb and pepper notes. Rich juicy black cherry and black raspberry fruits are fleshy and concentrated with liquorice, provincial herb and peppered earth elements forming the underbelly. Ripe chewy tannins with a long, deeply fruited yet robust finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 13.5%![2022 Torbreck Hillside Vineyard Grenache]()
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2022 Torbreck Hillside Vineyard GrenacheBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$79. 99Bottle$959.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 15%Closure: CorkA decadently rich, intense and voluptuous Grenache.
Sourced from a bush vine block planted in 1949. Very deep dark red black heart with a dark red hue. Potent ripe black raspberry, liquorice and black plum scents engulf the olfactory senses followed by some ripe black cherry, vanillin oak, scorched earth and peppered dried herb notes. Decadently rich, intense and voluptuous, the weighty palate is awash with lavish black raspberry, liquorice and black cherry liqueur flavours. Vanillin oak, scorched earth and peppered dried herb elements the undercard. Silky smooth tannins finishing opulent and powerful.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 15%Other Reviews…..
Lovely dried strawberries with hints of chocolate and walnut on the nose and palate. Medium body with some floral notes and a juicy finish. A freshness and brightness here. Agile. The vineyards were planted in 1949. So attractive now but will age well. Drink or hold.
94 Points
JamesSuckling.comSourced from the 1949-planted Hillside vineyard in Lyndoch; partial whole bunches, 18 months in a 2400L French oak foudre. Mid-crimson with characters of red cherry, red plum and white peach with a touch of red apple skin. Hints of five-spice, gingerbread, cola, red licorice, redcurrant jelly, earth and pressed citrus blossom. Some nice detail and space on the palate with fine, pithy tannin grip, a bright mineral cadence and a touch of morello cherry on the savoury exit. Drink by 2035.
94 Points
Dave Brookes - James Halliday’s Australian Wine CompanionThe 2022 Hillside Vineyard Grenache is perfectly representative of the 2022 vintage. It is plush and attractive, appealing and open and offers consummate balance between its component parts: tannins, acidity and fruit notes are all performing in harmony, delivering a wine of freshness and beauty. This wine is the most recent release of this cuvée and marks the youngest wine in this vertical from 2016–2022. This has miles to go before it sleeps, but I daresay it will have all been consumed before the 2021 reaches the end of the clearing of its path. 15% alcohol, sealed under natural cork. Drink 2025-2052+
94+ Points
Erin Larkin – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate![2021 Vinea Marson Sangiovese]()
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2021 Vinea Marson SangioveseHeathcote, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$39. 99Bottle$479.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2026-2030)ABV: 14.5%Closure: Diam CorkA well fleshed, medium bodied Sangiovese with a touch of rusticity to it and a long, savoury finish.
Dark red in colour with black tinged edges and a red to dark red hue. Lifted red to black currant and red cherry aromas intermix with earth, dried herb, leather and subtle spicy tobacco notes. Rich red to dark currant and red liquorice fruits carry a well fleshed feel and medium body weight. Notions of dark cherry, tobacco, dried herbs, earthy leather and spice ensue. Quite polished in its feel yet showing some rusticity it has fine grainy tannins, fresh acidity and a long savoury finish.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 14.5%Other Reviews……
Perfumed and lifted, with aromas of red and black cherries, damson plums, violets, red apple skins, lilacs and lead pencil. The palate is plush and rounded, with a fine line of acidity and firmly framed and refined tannins. Delicious and varietal, showing plenty of floral lift and perfume, with a Tuscan touch. High-toned, with a subtle Negroni-like edge. Drink or hold.
95 Points
JamesSuckling.com
Comprises 13 clones, wild fermentation, gentle extraction, post-ferment maceration, maturation in French and Hungarian oak. Sangiovese is a big reason why the Marsons chose their new home in Heathcote. In a top year like '21, they have a solid canvas on which to paint a beautifully expressive sangiovese: fragrant, sweet fruited, earthy, savoury. Combines dark, spiced blood plums, ripe black berries and cherries with striking herbals, sage, anise, earth, woodsmoke and undergrowth. Bottle age is bringing everything together beautifully on a body of ripe tannins. Drink by 2035.
94 points
Jeni Port - James Halliday's Australian Wine Companion![2023 Domaine Vincent Gaudry La Tournebride Sancerre]()
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2023 Domaine Vincent Gaudry La Tournebride SancerreSancerre, Loire Valley, FRANCE$79. 99Bottle$959.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2026-2029)ABV: 12.5%Closure: CorkA delightful slightly fuller yet minerally Sancerre.
Brilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Elevated lime, pear and green apple scents are complimented by some wet stone, delicate herbaceous notes and minerals. Slightly fuller in style yet minerally, the palate is awash with pear, lime and green apple fruits which are underscored by a subtle herbaceousness and stony mineral elements. Brisk, gently zesty acidity with a flinty minerality lingering across the finish.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 12.5%![2025 Sentio Beechworth Chardonnay]()
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2025 Sentio Beechworth ChardonnayBeechworth, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$49. 99Bottle$599.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 12.8%Closure: Diam CorkA powerful, gorgeously fleshed Beechworth Chardonnay that’s a masterclass in refinement and texture.
Chris Catlow established Sentio wines in Beechworth in 2013 after seven vintages on the Mornington Peninsula with Kooyong Estate, Portsea Estate and Paringa Estate. Sandro Mosele was one of a handful of mentors driving Chris Catlow in his early years. He has also worked with Sorrenberg and completed 5 vintages at Benjamin Leroux.
Sourced from two vineyards planted in the 1990’s with fermentation and aging taking place in a combination of large format oak and barriques some of which were new.
Brilliant pale straw colour with flecks of green to the outskirts and a watery hue. Alluring scents of white peach, nectarine and dried honey are interwoven with biscuity nougat, cashew, faint crème brulee and spice. Rich, creamy textured and beautifully layered, the palate is engulfed with concentrated white peach, nectarine and dried honey flavours. Notions of biscuity nougat, spicy cashew, crème brulee and traces of gun flint lend further sophistication. Outstanding power with a long gorgeously fleshed finish. A masterclass in refinement and texture.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 12.8%![2023 Louis Jadot Chablis]()
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2023 Louis Jadot ChablisChablis, FRANCE$59. 99Bottle$719.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2026-2030)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinA Chablis with excellent flavour intensity, brisk acidity and a long stony mineral laced finish.
Brilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Expressive pear, lime and green apple scents intermix with some oyster shell, fresh herb and wet slate notes. Fleshy pear, lime and green apple fruits infused with fresh herbs carry a river stone like feel across the palate. Wet slate and mineral elements lie underneath. Excellent flavour intensity with brisk acidity and a long stony mineral laced finish.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 12.5%Other Reviews….
Mineral and precise with aromas of Meyer lemons, flint, apple blossoms and nectarines. The midweight palate has a tightly wound mouthfeel and bright acidity, offering lovely length and tension with a slightly saline finish. Good energy. Drink or hold.
92 Points
JamesSuckling.com![2025 Tahbilk Marsanne]()
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2025 Tahbilk MarsanneNagambie Lakes, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$18. 99Bottle$227.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)ABV: 12%Closure: StelvinNicely shaped with delicious peach, pear and apricot fruits complimented by gentle honeysuckle characters.
Established in 1860 and purchased by the Purbrick family in 1925, Tahbilk has the world’s largest single holding of Marsanne, a grape that plays a major role in some of the worlds most famed white wines, those of Hermitage in Northern Rhone.
Brilliant very pale straw almost water like core with a subtle greenish tinge to the edges. Lifted pear and apricot scents are trailed by honeysuckle, peach and floral notes. Delicious fleshy peach, pear and apricot fruits carry nice shape across the palate. Gentle honeysuckle, honeydew melon and spice elements the undercard. Fresh acidity with a long, well fleshed conclusion.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 12%Other Reviews……
So fine, so delicate and just starting its journey. With a liveliness of florals, it smells like spring itself: honeysuckle, white flowers, acacia, green almond, apple and honeydew melon. Zesty fresh, it strikes a lively balance between racy, lemony acidity and a floral, citrus prettiness. Green apple, light florals, grapefruit pith and zest run long and true and crunchy fresh. Looking good for a bright future, should you be thinking of it. Or, open with shellfish now and enjoy. Drink by 2035.
95 Points
Jeni Port - James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion![2024 Famille Perrin Cotes du Rhone Reserve Blanc]()
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2024 Famille Perrin Cotes du Rhone Reserve BlancCotes du Rhone, Southern Rhone, FRANCE$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2026-2029)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinA luscious, fruit driven blend with fleshy textural shape.
A blend of Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Roussanne and Viognier. Brilliant water like core with a subtle greenish tinge around the edges. Lifted aromas of pear, ripe red apple and honeysuckle greet the nostrils followed by whiffs of lychee and musk. Luscious peach and red apple fruits are underscored by juicy acidity with subtle honeysuckle, musk and spice elements lining the back half. Fleshy textural shape with a fruit driven finish.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
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2024 Astrale ChiantiTuscany, ITALY$19. 99Bottle$239.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2026-2029)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinMedium bodied with juicy red to dark fruit, slightly chewy tannins and a savoury conclusion.
Dark red black tinged colour with a dark red hue. Red currant and dried herb aromas mix with some earth, leather and spicy tobacco notes. Medium bodied the palate features juicy red to dark currant fruits over a dried herb, tobacco, earth and spice back drop. Slightly chewy tannins with a savoury conclusion that has a lingering spicy dried herb and tobacco element to it.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
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2020 Woodlands ClementineMargaret River, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA$44. 99Bottle$539.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinRich red to black fruits with a firm framework, refined feel and a long, deeply fruited finish.
A blend of 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 8% Malbec and 6% Petit Verdot matured in barrel for 18 months. Midnight black heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Delightful aromas of blackcurrant, mulberry and cedary tobacco characters flow through the nose with impressive intensity. Subtle earthy black olive, red liquorice and bay leaf scents ensue. Rich blackcurrant, red liquorice and mulberry fruits are firmly framed by a sturdy yet integrated tannin structure. Spicy vanillin cedar, tobacco, earth, subtle black olive and bay leaf elements lend further sophistication across the back half. Concludes long and deeply fruited with ample backbone.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 13.5%Other Reviews……
The blend of 66/20/8/6% cabernet sauvignon/merlot/malbec/petit verdot. This is well modulated, each variety in sync to make this complete and harmonious. The upfront fruit flavours, mainly cassis and mulberries, are tempered by lots of savoury inputs – the nutty, cedary oak, the waft of menthol, baking spices and an earthy fragrance, even a freshly whittled pencil, remember that? Medium bodied with densely packed tannins and textural if not a little raspy. Very good. Drink by 2038.
95 Points
Jane Faulkner - James Halliday’s Australian Wine CompanionThis blend of largely cabernet with smaller contributions from merlot, malbec and petit verdot is sourced from the Woodlands Brook Vineyard and the Wilyabrup Valley. It was introduced a few years ago and has steadily moved up in completeness and complexity. This is the best yet. It has power and poise with deep fruit intensity edged with a minerally chalky tannins and a trace of graphite. This is a serious statement of a Margaret River red blend.
95 Points
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2025 Babich ChardonnayHawkes Bay, NEW ZEALAND$14. 99Bottle$179.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinAn unwooded Chardonnay that’s rich and texturally full.
Brilliant very pale straw colour with green tinged edges and a watery hue. Lifted peach, tropical fruit and melon aromas escape from the glass with some citrusy nougat and delicate spice notes also evident. Rich, concentrated ripe fleshy peach, melon and tropical fruit flavours are texturally round and full in their shape. Subtle nougat and spice elements sit in the background. Brisk underlying acidity with a long, fruit driven finish.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 13% ![2023 Clarendon Hills Onkaparinga Old Vine Blewitt Springs Grenache]()
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2023 Clarendon Hills Onkaparinga Old Vine Blewitt Springs GrenacheMcLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$84. 99Bottle$1019.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2026-2034)ABV: 14%Closure: Diam CorkA rich, succulent Grenache with gently muscular tannins, finishing fresh, long and juicy with a sculptured feel.
Dense black dark red core with a deep dark red hue. Lavish black cherry and black raspberry scents engulf the nostrils. Liquorice, provincial herb and peppered earth notes ensue. Rich, succulent black raspberry, liquorice and black cherry fruits are underscored by vibrant acidity. Scorched earth, provincial herb and pepper elements lie underneath. Possessing excellent power and gently muscular tannins, it finishes fresh, long and juicy with a sculptured feel.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 14%Other Reviews….
The 2023 Onkaparinga Grenache is starting to come together in the glass, although I have been working hard at encouraging it to do so. The 2023 Grenaches from Clarendon Hills are aligned in their brooding, dark, tarry bouquets. I admit to being surprised by these qualities, given the plushness of fruit inherent on the palates. Here, the 2023 Onkaparinga Grenache is driven by a palate of sweet spicy fruit and shaped by gritty, pliable, sandy tannins. The chew of the wine, on the middle palate, is refreshing and satisfying, and it indicates that the wine will look even better tomorrow. Despite the cooler year and the lower alcohol (for Grenache), this is a bruisingly big wine, with a pure core of red fruit wrapped in a case of tannin, and with bracing acidity. 14% alcohol, sealed under Diam. Drink 2025-2038.
95 Points
Erin Larkin – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate![2023 Domaine Garon La Part des Vivants Côtes du Rhône]()
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2023 Domaine Garon La Part des Vivants Côtes du RhôneCotes du Rhone, Southern Rhone, FRANCE$44. 99Bottle$539.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)ABV: 14.5%Closure: CorkA rich, amply weighted Cotes du Rhone with ripe chewy tannins.
A blend of Syrah, Grenache and Mourvedre. Dense inky black colour with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Pronounced ripe black cherry and liquorice scents mix with dark to black raspberry, scorched earth and peppered dried herb notes. Rich, juicy black raspberry, liquorice and black cherry fruits carry ample weight and a fleshy textural feel. An underbelly of scorched earth, dried herbs and pepper lend further interest. Ripe chewy tannins with a long succulent yet gently firm finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 14.5%![2024 Huber Vision Gruner Veltliner]()
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2024 Huber Vision Gruner VeltlinerNiederosterreich, AUSTRIA$34. 99Bottle$419.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinDelicious pear, red apple and lime fruits underpinned by zesty, mineral infused acidity.
Brilliant pale straw colour with a subtle greenish tinge around the edges and a watery hue. Nosing reveals aromas of pear, red apple skin and quince with hints of ginger also evident. Delicious pear, red apple and lime fruits are underpinned by zesty, mineral infused acidity. Some delicate quince elements also chime in. Finishes dry with a refreshing mineral zing to the fruit driven finish.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 12.5%![2024 Ricca Terra Terra Do Rio Tempranillo]()
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2024 Ricca Terra Terra Do Rio TempranilloBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2026-2029)ABV: 13.7%Closure: StelvinJuicy black cherry and liquorice fruits with lively acidity, mildly chewy tannins and a savoury mid length finish.
Midnight black heart with a dark red black tinged hue. Black cherry and liquorice aromas mix with earthy graphite, dried herb and smoked meat notes. Medium weight the palate features juicy black cherry and liquorice fruits over a scorched earth and peppered dried herb back drop. Lively acidity and mildly chewy tannins with a savoury mid length finish.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 13.7%Other Reviews…..
A welcome confluence of fruit and savoury nuance, plum, cherry, tar, dried herbs, tomato leaf and clove. A dusting of fig, too. Really pleasing chew to the tannins and the swell of acidity through the finish makes me yearn for meats roasted over charcoal. Nice. Drink by 2029.
91 Points
Katrina Butler – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion![2021 Nicks Secret TCWR Barossa Shiraz]()
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2021 Nicks Secret TCWR Barossa ShirazBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIAReduced from $120.00$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 14.5%Closure: CorkWith a Barossa heritage going back six generations this renown family owned Estate knows a thing or two about producing top notch Shiraz. This offering is one of their icon wines that sells for around $120 but under it’s Nicks Secret guise it can be had at $90.00 off for just $29.99. Only produced in exceptional vintages and impressively packaged with a wax seal, maturation took place in American oak (40% new) for a period of 18 months with only the best barrels selected for the final blend.
Rich, thick and voluptuously textured with a decent whack of vanillin oak behind it, this is trademark old school Barossa Shiraz.
Magnificent density of colour featuring an impenetrable inky black heart and a near equally deep dark red black hue. Heady scents of dark plum, liquorice, ripe blackberry, choc mint and vanillin oak waft through the nostrils followed by some fennel, mocha and spice notes. Rich, thick and voluptuously textured, the hefty palate is saturated with lavish dark plum, liquorice and choc mint flavours. A decent wack of subtlety toasted vanillin oak, fennel, mocha and spice characteristics the undercard. Ripe velvety tannins have a sturdy underbelly. Dense and powerful, it finishes long, plush and opulent.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 14.5%Other Reviews….
It may sound like the proverbial broken record, but anyone who has not overstocked their cellar with the superb wines from the 2021 vintage in regions like the Barossa will come to regret their inexplicable dithering. The wine is named after a family ancestor who commissioned the first paddle steamer seen on the Murray River (okay, perhaps not quite the search for the source of the Nile, but still very impressive). After fermentation, maturation was in American oak, 40% of which was new, for a year and a half. The final wine is a barrel selection. Under cork. Near black in colour, with a dark maroon rim, the quality of the year shines through. We have aromas weaving through tobacco leaves, chocolate, beef stock, mocha, cocoa powder, cassis and a hint of gum leaf. There is serious concentration here with a supple, sleek and seductive texture, leading to silky tannins. The wine has balance, density and energy. Still refreshing, it offers superb length and will drink magnificently for the next twenty years. Drink 2026-2046.
97 Points
Ken Gargett – WinePilot.comA truly marvelous example of this wonderful Barossa vintage. It's made with a distinct handcrafted style from the picking through to the winery, where it's managed in small batches. Deep dark colors on the nose of plummy black fruits, dark chocolate, and subtle spices combined beautifully. The palate packs so much, and yet it is supremely balanced and poised. Spicy dark fruits with a slightly more pronounced mocha richness complementing the berries' dark chocolate notes. Has everything you want to support extended cellaring.
97 Points
Ray Jordan – WinePilot.comThis powerful and graceful Shiraz offers an enticing bouquet of dark-fruit richness, smoked game, assorted nuts, and mocha. On the palate, it exhibits superb weight and seductive complexity with a velvety texture. The wine is wonderfully harmonious and seamless, showcasing outstanding depth and opulence with an impressively long, gratifying finish. At its best: now to 2039.
97 Points
Sam Kim – WinePilot.com![Voir Blueberry Liqueur (700ml)]()
Voir Blueberry Liqueur (700ml)AUSTRALIA$64. 99Bottle$779.88 DozenABV: 20%Crafted through fivefold distillation and the use of natural flavourings, Voir Blueberry is made for classic vodka martinis with a berry twist, refreshing summer cocktails with lemonade and fresh mint, sophisticated spritzers with prosecco and soda, berry-based desserts including panna cotta, and fresh fruit platters. In short, ideal for entertaining and creative mixology! 20% Alc./Vol.
![Voir Cherry Blossom Liqueur (700ml)]()
Voir Cherry Blossom Liqueur (700ml)AUSTRALIA$69. 99Bottle$839.88 DozenABV: 20%Inspired by the fleeting beauty of Japanese culture, this Cherry Blossom Liqueur captures a delicate balance of floral elegance and subtle fruitiness. Crafted as the perfect base for sophisticated cocktails, this new flavour is the first of its kind in the world! 20% Alc./Vol.
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2024 Robert Mondavi California ChardonnayCalifornia, UNITED STATES$19. 99Bottle$239.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2026-2029)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinRich, creamy textured entry level Californian Chardonnay.
Brilliant pale straw colour with green tinged edges and a watery hue. Ripe peach and honeycomb aromas overlaid with toasty oak mix with some butterscotch, crème brulee and spice notes. Rich and creamy textured, mouth filling ripe peach, apricot and honeycomb flavours meld into a charry oak led back drop of crème brulee and spicy nougat. Fresh underlying acidity finishing full and round.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 14.5%![Shaw's Pastoral Distillery Red Wheat Australian Vodka (700ml)]()
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Shaw's Pastoral Distillery Red Wheat Australian Vodka (700ml)Gippsland, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$79. 99Bottle$959.88 DozenABV: 40%Run and operated in Gippsland, Victoria, Shaw's Distillery make spirits using grain and other produce grown on their own farm. They're committed to high-quality, sustainable, field-to-glass spirits that reflect their Gippsland heritage. This vodka is made using red wheat, a less-than-common variety, usually grown for niche products and uses. 40% Alc./Vol.
Notes from the producers... A honeycomb sweetness with a hint of grain on the palate. This is a true craft vodka that celebrates provenance, purity, and place.
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2023 Chateau de Chamiery Mercurey Clos de la MaladiereBurgundy, FRANCE$99. 99Bottle$1199.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 14.5%Closure: CorkA rich, juicy Burgundy that has a long satiny finish.
Aged in 400 litre barrels (15% new) for 16 months. Deep dark red core with black toned edges and a red to dark red hue. Fragrant red to dark cherry, strawberry and red liquorice scents are complimented by whiffs of violet, fresh herbs, earth and spicy cedar. Rich dark to black cherry, liquorice, dark raspberry and ripe strawberry fruits carry a juicy feel across the mid weighted palate. Subtle earthy incense, herb and spicy cedar elements sit in the background. Ripe polished tannins with a long satiny and generously fruited finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 14.5%![2024 Jerzu Telave Vermentino di Sardegna]()
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2024 Jerzu Telave Vermentino di SardegnaSardinia, ITALY$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinA delicious saline laced Vermentino that carries a glossy textural feel.
Antichi Poderi Jerzu is an Italian cooperative with 408 wine grower members. The vineyards, situated in the Jerzu area, lie on gentle slopes that descend from the Gennargentu mountains toward the sea, along coasts renowned for their white sands and crystal-clear waters.
Brilliant pale straw colour with green tinged edges and a watery hue. Enticing pear, lime and green apple scents infused with a mix of fresh herbs and stony mineral notes leap from the glass. Delicious pear, lime and green apple fruits slip across the palate with a glossy textural feel. Crisp acidity with fresh herb, wet stone and mineral elements extending across the long saline laced finish.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 12.5%Other Reviews…..
This has a multifaceted aromatic profile, showing orange blossoms, white peaches and broom flowers. Silky texture over medium body with precise and integrated moderate acidity. Drink now.
92 Points
JamesSuckling.com![Shaw's Pastoral Distillery Red Wheat Australian Vanilla Vodka (700ml)]()
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Shaw's Pastoral Distillery Red Wheat Australian Vanilla Vodka (700ml)Gippsland, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$79. 99Bottle$959.88 DozenABV: 40%Run and operated in Gippsland, Victoria, Shaw's Distillery make spirits using grain and other produce grown on their own farm. They're committed to high-quality, sustainable, field-to-glass spirits that reflect their Gippsland heritage. This vodka is made using red wheat, a less-than-common variety, usually grown for niche products and uses. 40% Alc./Vol.
Notes from the producers... Crafted from our premium Red Wheat Vodka, lightly sweetened and infused with natural vanilla for a soft, elegant sweetness.
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2024 Momo Organic Sauvignon BlancMarlborough, NEW ZEALAND$22. 99Bottle$275.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2026-2027)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinA mouth-watering, tropical fruit driven Sauvignon Blanc.
Brilliant pale straw colour with subtle green toned edges and a watery hue. Herbaceous gooseberry, citrus and guava scents are trailed by some grassy asparagus notes. Mouth watering passionfruit and guava flavours mix with citrus, herbaceous grassy and mineral characters. Crisp acidity with a refreshing tropical fruit led finish.
Drink over the next year.
Alc. 12.5%![2025 Nomads Garden Pinot Blanc]()
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2025 Nomads Garden Pinot BlancKing Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2026-2027)ABV: 13.2%Closure: StelvinGorgeous textural shape with delicious pear and red apple fruits.
Brilliant water like colour with a faint greenish tinge around the outskirts. Pear and red apple aromas emerge from the glass followed by hints of rosewater, fresh herbs and wet stone. Delicious pear and red apple fruits carry gorgeous textural shape across the palate with notions of musk and fresh herbs sitting in the background. Fresh acidity with a long slippery textured finish.
Drink over the next year.
Alc. 13.2%![2023 Gautheron Bourgogne Chardonnay]()
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2023 Gautheron Bourgogne ChardonnayBurgundy, FRANCE$44. 99Bottle$539.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2026-2029)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinA delicious Chablis like white with a slinky, river stone like textural feel and saline laced finish.
Crafted by renowned Chablis winemaker Cyril Gautheron. Brilliant pale straw colour with a subtle tinge of green to the edges and a watery hue. Nosing offers up aromatics of lime, green apple and delicate pear followed by some wet stone, oyster shell and mineral notes. Delicious lime and pear fruits are intermeshed with green apple, wet slate and minerally oyster shell like characters. Slinky, river stone like textural feel with brisk underlying acidity. Shapely saline laced finish.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 13%![2024 Irvine Spring Hill Pinot Gris]()
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2024 Irvine Spring Hill Pinot GrisEden Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$22. 99Bottle$275.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)ABV: 12.4%Closure: StelvinA dry, refreshing Pinot Gris with a well rounded, river stone like mouth feel.
Brilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Pear, lime and red apple skin aromas emerge from the glass followed by some delicate quince and spice notes. Carrying a well rounded, river stone like feel, the refreshing palate features pear, lime and quince fruits over a stony mineral back drop. Bracing acidity with a dry, brisk finish.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 12.4%Other Reviews…..
Aromas of nashi pear, grapefruit, green apple and lemon with hints of clover blossom, crushed stone, almond paste, dried herbs, pine nuts and pastis. There is a lovely vitality and energy to this wine, lightly textured with just a touch of pear-skin phenolics and a really enjoyable savoury shape to its dry, stony finish. Drink by 2030.
92 Points
Dave Brookes - James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion![2022 The Willows Vineyard Bonesetter Shiraz]()
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2022 The Willows Vineyard Bonesetter ShirazBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$79. 99Bottle$959.88 DozenMinimum 6 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2026-2034)ABV: 14.7%Closure: CorkA lavish, mouth coating expression of Barossa Shiraz.
Dense inky black heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Heady dark plum, liquorice, dark chocolate and toasty vanillin oak aromas spiral out of the glass followed by some earthy mocha and spice notes. Ultra rich with thick mouth coating flavours of dark plum, liquorice and dark chocolate which carry an opulent feel. Toasty vanillin oak, mocha and spicy earth elements lurk beneath. Lavish and powerful, it has velvety yet sturdily built tannins and a long, sumptuous conclusion.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 14.7%Other Reviews…..
A thick-shouldered Barossa shiraz that, if it was a human, would play full-forward for the Nuriootpa Tigers. Blackberry and black cherry fruits of considerable depth, cedar, vanillin, licorice, dark chocolate, roast meats and earth. Savoury and nicely composed on the exit; there's plenty of depth and latent power on display. Drink by 2040.
94 Points
Dave Brookes - James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion![2023 Hahndorf Hill Reserve Gruner Veltliner]()
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2023 Hahndorf Hill Reserve Gruner VeltlinerAdelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$49. 99Bottle$599.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2026-2029)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinIntensely flavoured and textural with vibrant acidity lending freshness to the long enveloping finish.
Brilliant pale straw colour with flashes of green around the edges and a watery hue. Nosing reveals aromas of lime, pear and grapefruit followed by hints of guava and wet stone. Intense pear, red apple and lime fruits are layered across the palate with plenty of textural presence. Some fleshy peach and stony mineral elements lie underneath. Vibrant acidity lending freshness to the long enveloping finish.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 13%Other Reviews…..
Complex aromas of Asian pears, white rose petals, lemon confit and talcum powder with a minerally and saline edge. The palate is mid-weighted and textural, with a great core of fruit, a creamy mouthfeel and a slight phenolic grip. Made from the oldest gruner vines on the estate and fully barrel fermented. Drink now. Screw cap.
95 Points
JamesSuckling.com![2024 Tornatore Etna Bianco]()
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2024 Tornatore Etna BiancoSicily, ITALY$46. 99Bottle$563.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2026-2030)ABV: 12.5%Closure: Diam CorkSnappy and energised yet nicely rounded texturally with a long zingy mineral laced finish.
Made from Carricante grapes aged for 4 to 6 months in a mix of steel and cement tanks. Brilliant pale straw colour with straw tinged edges and a watery hue. Aromas of pear and lime infused with Mediterranean herbs combine with some volcanic rock and saline like notes. Snappy and energised yet nicely rounded texturally, the palate features delicious pear, green apple and lime fruits over a fresh herb infused back drop of minerally crushed rock and saline like characters. Crisp acidity with a long zingy mineral laced finish.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 12.5%![2008 Single Cask Nation Inchgower 15 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)]()
2008 Single Cask Nation Inchgower 15 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND$199. 99Bottle$2399.88 DozenABV: 55.3%Located outside the fishing port of Buckie, Inchgower remains a relatively unknown Speysider. Its distillate can be somewhat salty and spicy, bordering on maritime (think Pulteney, for comparison). After a 29 month finishing in a first-fill x-Bourbon hogshead, this bottling should be accompanied by lots of vanilla and toasted coconut flavours. 234 bottles produced. 55.3% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.
Other reviews... Absolutely great value. Apples. Herbal. Salt. Peaches. Excellent bottle. - whiskybase.com
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2024 Bleasdale Cabernet FrancLanghorne Creek, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$19. 99Bottle$239.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinFragrant and spicy with juicy red fruits that show some crunch.
Semi translucent red to dark red colour with black toned edges and a red hue. Fragrant and spicy, the nose features aromas of ripe red currant and red liquorice followed by some smoky clove and earth notes. Juicy red currant and red cherry fruits flow into a clove, red liquorice and spicy earth back drop. Supplely textured it has silky smooth tannins and a spicy red fruited finish that shows some crunch.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 12.5%![2023 Ventisquero Queulat Gran Reserva Carmenere]()
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2023 Ventisquero Queulat Gran Reserva CarmenereValle del Maipo, CHILE$27. 99Bottle$335.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)ABV: 13.5%Closure: Diam CorkAn amply fleshed, mid weighted Carmenere that shows plenty of spice.
Viña Ventisquero was founded in the late 1990’s by Gonzalo Vial and has quickly gone on to become one of the countries top wine producers. With a winery based in the coastal Maipo Valley the estate sources grapes from the prestigious Casablanca, Leyda, Colchagua and Apalta Valley regions.
Aged for 12 months in medium-toast, fine-grain French oak (80%) and American oak (20%). Deep midnight black heart with a red to dark red hue. Nosing offers up aromas of red currant and mulberry which intermix with tobacco, dried herb, black olive and whiffs of spicy capsicum. Showing ample flesh, the mid weighted palate features red currant and dark cherry fruits over an earthy tobacco, dried herb, black olive, subtle tomato leaf and spicy cedar back drop. Fine grained tannins with an elegant finish that shows plenty of spice.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 13.5%![2014 Watt Whisky Miltonduff 10 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)]()
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2014 Watt Whisky Miltonduff 10 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND$149. 99Bottle$1799.88 DozenABV: 57.1%Notes from the bottlers... Honey, peaches, melon, stem ginger and toffee apples. 325 bottles from a hogshead. 57.1% Alc./Vol.
