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The Clydeside Distillery Fortnight Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Lowlands, SCOTLAND$79. 99Bottle$959.88 DozenABV: 46%The latest addition to the core range from The Clydeside Distillery is Fortnight, named after an annual two-week window when peated spirit is distilled. 100% Scottish barley is malted using Highland peat and then matured for six years. 46% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... a very well-rounded whisky where the price-performance ratio is also good. Not an exceptional whisky, but a solid standard. / Young but beautifully fruity and malty distillery character. Smooth and creamy with a great aromatic smoke. This style has a lot of potential. A little more alcohol would have done it good, though. Excellent value for money - not a highlight, but really fun. - whiskybase.com
Notes from the producers... Nose: Gentle smoke, stone fruit and vanilla. Palate: Bright citrus and heather honey. Finish: Warm spice and peat.
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2007 Single Cask Nation Glen Elgin 17 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND$230. 00Bottle$2760.00 DozenABV: 57.5%Finished for five years in a first-fill Spanish oak hogshead. Shy on the nose, sawdust and carpenter's workshop holding back the honey and fruits; needs time to open up, breaking through on the palate with dense spiced orange cake amid a flurry of spices and honey. Juices up with minimal water but struggles to achieve a near-perfect balance, the spice and heat not easily deterred. 230 bottles. 57.5% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered. Tasted from a 25ml sample.
Other reviews... We believe that Glen Elgin should retain its place among the great historic malts, rather than sinking to the depths of the latest loch. In our view and perhaps in an ideal world, it's the best malts that should rise to the top — and that has absolutely nothing to do with marketing budgets or tequila finishes. And let’s not even mention the ubiquitous mizunara.... Colour: full gold. Nose: here come the roasted peanuts, charred wood, malt and walnut liqueur. This is much more classic than the previous ones, and we’re rather delighted by that. With water: quality grey pepper and a few old papers. We do love the scent of old papers. Mouth (neat): almost an onslaught of spices and citrus—green pepper, zest, bitter orange and clove. Classic and modern at the same time, so that’s spot on. With water: it improves further still, on orange, coriander and shochu. White pepper and yellow curry in the aftertaste, the cask clearly having been rather active. Finish: long, more peppery, spicier still. Comments: super stuff, just very oak-driven, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. 83 points - whiskyfun.com
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2015 Single Cask Nation Ardnamurchan 9 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Highlands, SCOTLAND$199. 99Bottle$2399.88 DozenABV: 59.8%One of the older Ardnas' to come our way. The mineral-maritime note so familiar and loved in younger bottlings is barely diminished by age: Oyster shells, wet rocks, a touch of potpourri, the peat oily and understated, the intensity dropping several notches after exposure. Lashings of the same on the tongue with a potent salted-malt drive that includes flashes of baked apple, pepper and smoked dark chocolate. The oils build and melt into the finish giving this a seamlessness that belies its youth. A slightly more malt-focussed expression, perhaps, though the tongue tingling coastal vibrancy is very much intact, particularly at the finish. 207 bottles from a first-fill bourbon barrel. 59% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered. Tasted from a 25ml sample.
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2013 Single Cask Nation Ruadh Mhor 11 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Highlands, SCOTLAND$179. 99Bottle$2159.88 DozenABV: 55.9%'Ruadh Maor' is the name Glenturret use for their peated distillate. This one spent three years finishing in new charred oak. A mild roasted nuttiness to the nose, then definitively sweet and sooty in later sniffs with trace fruitiness and a dried herbal note contributing freshness. Echoes on the palate, riddled with delicious peat reek, accentuating with sweet wood smoke, chimney soot and salted vanilla completing the profile. Lively citrus and salinity pick up the finish. Unmistakably a Highland peater, though more punch than many an Ardmore, and with all the the right stuff in the right places. 307 bottles. 55.9% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered. Tasted from a 25ml sample.
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2014 Single Cask Nation Glen Moray 10 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND$220. 00Bottle$2640.00 DozenABV: 56.4%A gloriously saturated Glen Moray, the fruity malt revealing itself on the nose which achieves full concentration; Six years finishing in a PX hogshead ups the ante adding custard and hints of sticky date. More of a Summer pudding character on the palate, simple and tasty, the sherry thickening the mouthfeel. Altogether relatively feisty for this make, even with water. 56.4% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered. 329 bottles. Tasted from a 25ml sample.
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2011 Single Cask Nation Glen Garioch 14 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Highlands, SCOTLAND$220. 00Bottle$2640.00 DozenABV: 50.1%Finished in a first-fill Bourbon cask. Very pure and enticing in its drier styled bouquet that suggests hay bails, cocoa and an assortment of nuts, transitioning to hints of ripe plums and apples. A genuine softie on the palate, impeccably balanced, defying its natural strength, still not without depth. Flavours of water biscuits, poached orchard fruits (pears and apples), cocoa and old leather are easily neutralised with water, so dilute cautiously. 197 bottles. 50.1% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered. Tasted from a 25ml sample.
Other reviews... Colour: northern Californian chardonnay. Just kidding. Nose: very much in the same vein, only slightly rounder, with a little more soft honey (acacia) and peanut oil, plus touches of old paper, which we’re rather fond of. With water: the Williams pear comes through nicely. Mouth (neat): a fruit salad supercharged with eau-de-vie made from the same fruits. Not sure if that makes sense, but there you are. A bit of honey then soothes everything. With water: apples and pears. Finish: apples and pears. Comments: there’s great consistency across these vintages and ages. 85 points - whiskyfun.com
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2022 Coldstream Hills Reserve ShirazYarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIAReduced from $49.99$39. 99Bottle$479.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2025-2033)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinRich, expansive and refined, this is a classic example of Yarra Valley Shiraz.
The Coldstream Hills Reserve Shiraz has been a single vineyard wine since 2014 and is made using traditional techniques in small open fermentation pots, including in some years, the use of whole clusters. The wine was matured in seasoned and new (24%) French oak barriques and vat for seven months.
Dense midnight black heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Leaping from the glass are spicy dark plum and liquorice aromas which are complexed by notions of clove, vanillin cedar, smoked meats and peppered earth. Rich, expansive dark plum, liquorice and black cherry fruits engulf the beautifully fleshed, medium bodied palate. Smoky vanillin cedar, dried meat, clove and peppered earth elements lend further nuance. Displaying plenty of power, it has a polished yet sturdily built tannin structure and long, refined, pepper infused finish.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
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2024 Coldstream Hills Beenak Vineyard ChardonnayYarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIAReduced from $54.99$44. 99Bottle$539.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2025-2033)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinRich and creamy textured yet showing sublime finesse and sophistication.
Matured on lees for a period of 8 months in seasoned and new (48%) French oak puncheons and barriques. Brilliant pale straw colour with greenish tinged edges and a watery hue. Alluring aromas of white peach, dried honey and cashew are delivered with wonderful refinement and intensity. Biscuity nougat, crème brulee and subtle spicy bacon fat notes lend further sophistication. Rich and creamy textured yet showing sublime finesse, the palate is filled with fleshy white peach, nectarine, dried honey and cashew flavours. Lurking beneath are citrusy crème brulee like elements, biscuity nougat and spice. Vibrant, yet perfectly integrated acidity lends freshness to the long finish.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
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2024 Coldstream Hills Deer Farm Vineyard Pinot NoirYarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIAReduced from $59.99$46. 99Bottle$563.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2026-2034)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinOpen, powerful and expansive with a gorgeous supple textural feel.
From a single vineyard planted in 1994, this superb Pinot was matured in French oak for a period of 9 months of which 25% was new. Deep red to dark red heart with black tinged edges and a vibrant red hue. Alluring scents of violet, red to dark cherry, strawberry and anise waft through the nostrils with a perfumed like intensity followed by spicy cedar, forest floor and fresh herb notes. Open, powerful and expansive, delicious ripe red to dark cherry and strawberry fruits carry a gorgeous supple textural feel across the palate. Notions of spicy vanillin cedar, subtle anise, forest floor and fresh herb elements lend further nuance. Velvet smooth tannins with a finish that’s long, fresh and polished.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 13.5%Other Reviews….
From the Deer Farm vineyard in Gladysdale. 5% whole bunches. A medium, bright crimson. A pure-fruited bouquet with raspberries, red cherries, rose petal and just a little sous bois as it sits in the glass. There's a burst of flavour as it hits the medium-bodied palate, balanced by superfine, persistent tannins. And good as this is now, this has terrific ageing potential over the next six to 10 years, and probably longer. Drink by 2035.
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Philip Rich – James Halliday’s Australian Wine CompanionThe colour is deeper than the Beenak and it’s a more powerful wine. The nose is deeply intense with powerful red fruits and a slightly button mushroom character. About 5% whole bunch included to add woody notes with raspberry and cherry flavours with a little graphite. Plush and opulent with structure and poise.
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2024 Coldstream Hills Reserve Pinot NoirYarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIAReduced from $79.99$69. 99Bottle$839.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 12 Years (2026-2038)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinRich red to dark fruits make a powerful entrance framed by refined yet sturdy tannins which carry through to a long, expansive finish.
Situated in the picturesque Yarra Valley, Coldstream Hills was established in 1985 by James and Suzanne Halliday. The fruit for this wine was sourced from low yielding, mature G Block with a variety of handling and fermentation techniques, including the use of whole bunches. This wine was matured for ten months in new (47%) and seasoned French oak barrels.
Deep dark red core with black toned edges and a bright red hue. Captivating the olfactory senses are perfumed aromatics of violet, dark cherry, strawberry and subtle anise which are trailed by spicy vanillin cedar, fresh herb and forest floor notes. Rich red to dark cherry, strawberry and red liquorice fruits make a powerful entrance. Vanillin cedar, forest floor, infusions of fresh herbs and spice lie underneath. Quite supple in it’s flow, refined yet sturdy tannins provide ample structure across the back half. Long, expansive finish.
Drink over the next 10-12 years.
Alc. 13.5%Other Reviews….
While James Halliday no longer lives in the house he built at the winery, his picture-perfect vineyard photos grace the labels, and his legacy here will always live on. Sourced solely from Block G, planted in 1988, this is another impressive and, no doubt, long-lived Reserve Pinot. Dark fruits, violets and spices like nutmeg and clove pervade the nose while the palate is concentrated without being heavy. Firm, yet supple and persistent tannins round out a wine that will still be providing pleasure 10–20 years from now. Drink by 2038.
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2012 Nicks Secret JV Old Vines Museum Release Barossa ShirazBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIAReduced from $79.99$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinThis Nicks Secret Shiraz is a rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully matured Barossa Shiraz at a fraction of it’s normal price. Rich, silky textured and seductive, it pairs Barossa’s signature plush fruit with complexing tertiary elements. Situated along the banks of the North Para River at Rowland Flat in the Southern Barossa Valley and produced from old vines, it’s crafted by a seventh-generation winemaking family.
Plush and silky, this is a beautifully matured Barossa Shiraz that’s in it’s prime drinking window.
Midnight black heart with a dark brick red hue. The olfactory senses are filled with scents of dark plum, liquorice and peppered fennel. Trailing notes of vanillin oak, earthy mocha, smoked meat and subtle leather then chime in. Rich and silky, the palate is draped with a seductive wave of dark plum, liquorice and smoky fennel flavours which meld into a back drop of earthy vanillin oak, dried meat, leather and spicy mocha characters. Voluptuous mouth feel with seamlessly integrated, cashmere like tannins interwoven through the long, plush finish.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 14.5%Other Reviews….
Beautifully maturing with seductive complexity, the bouquet shows dark fruit richness, fine leather, cake spice, and assorted nut characters. The palate is wonderfully weighted and plush, complemented by silky texture and beautifully melded tannins, making it gracefully opulent and delectably appealing. At its best: now to 2030.
96 Points
Sam Kim – Wine OrbitAn impressive example of a mature Barossa Shiraz from a vineyard now more than 100 years old. Engaging from the outset with aromas of dark chocolate, liqueur cherry, a little earth, subtle leathery notes, and rich prune-like characters. The palate is dense and concentrated, with great weight seamlessly integrated with subtle oak and supported by fine tannins. It seems to be just entering a tertiary stage, and it appears to have plenty of time ahead of it, as you’d expect from this vintage. Drink 2025-2035.
95 Points
Ray Jordan – WinePilot.comNot often one comes across a new release red with this amount of time under its belt, especially at a price like this. 1926 is the year that the **** family purchased the estate. A mature red with good complexity, the colour is a dark maroon. Time has allowed the oak to merge impeccably and the nose gives us notes of tobacco leaves, dried herbs, plums and smoked meats. As we move to the palate we see more soy, beefstock and vegemite characters. There is fine balance and very good length, finishing with soft, furry tannins. Still five to eight years of pleasure ahead of it, it has matured superbly and should continue to do so.
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Ken Gargett – WinePilot.com - British Navy Pussers Coronation Reserve Navy Strength Rum (700ml)Caribbean,$139. 99Bottle$1679.88 DozenABV: 54.5%
Bottled as a salute to the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla on 6th May 2023, the latest Pusser's edition features a blend of high-ester pot and column still distillates from Caribbean countries in Great Britain’s Colonial past, namely, Guyana (Demerara) and Trinidad. Well-received by fans of traditional, dark and punchy styles, the heavy pot-still influence from Guyana is said to be significant. True to the brand's provenance, the rum comes bottled at 54.5% (Navy Proof), similar to that served on the 31st day of July 1970 when the Admiralty discontinued its daily issue of rum to Ships’ Companies, ending the longest tradition in seafaring history.
Other reviews... Reddish mahogany in color. Dried fruits, sweet and floral notes with a little alcohol on the nose. On the palate, the dried fruits are there with a hefty dose of warm alcohol taste with a spicy kick. Vanilla and almonds mix with oak and light leather too. Full-bodied, medium dry and quite long after taste. One can't go wrong with this one. - rumratings.com
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Never Never Distilling Co. Ginache Gin (700ml)South Australia, AUSTRALIA$84. 99Bottle$1019.88 DozenABV: 38%Other reviews... Paying homage to their home up in McLaren Vale, it makes perfect sense when Never Never created a wine-gin that utilises local Grenache fruit. It gives bold aromas of fresh, lithe berries, keeping the gin within the spirit range of alcohol, and bottling at 38% has helped to not only make sure the gin isn't lost with the grapes but has helped to amplify the fresher aspects of the grapes themselves. Brazen fresh raspberries, in particular, command the aroma of the gin. The more spice-forward botanicals of the Triple Juniper gin come to the forefront. On the palate, the raspberry drops off a little to make space for deeper red fruits, jammy strawberry, and plums. Juniper still stands out well in this bold style of gin, supported by a strong hit of citrus to carry through and create more intrigue in the spirit. 90 points - Jess Clayfield, winecompanion.com
- Shanky's Whip Irish Whiskey Liqueur (700ml)IRELAND$66. 99Bottle$803.88 DozenABV: 33%
An Irish whiskey-based liqueur known for its dessert-like flavour profile of creamy vanilla, caramel, and butterscotch. It's widely described as a sweet, smooth, and velvety, black-coloured elixir, best served on ice, in coffee, or in cocktails. 33% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... a distinctive Irish whiskey-based liqueur that blends aged pot still Irish whiskey and neutral spirits with rich natural flavours of vanilla, caramel and sweet spice to create a smooth, creamy-sweet profile at 33% alcohol by volume. It pours dark in colour and opens with inviting aromas of vanilla, toffee, cream and warm baking spices. On the palate it is velvety and rich, showing flavours of caramel, butterscotch, vanilla fudge and gentle spice with a lingering sweetness that’s easy-drinking and fun. Fascinating fact: Shanky’s Whip is presented under a playful legend of an Irish jockey named Shanky, and the brand aims to bring a creative twist to traditional Irish whiskey flavours with a bold black liqueur that works for sipping or mixed drinks. Serve it neat, on the rocks, in coffee drinks or mixed into cocktails like cola or espresso martinis. Food pairings: chocolate truffles, caramel dessert, coffee cake, vanilla ice cream with espresso drizzle. 94 points - nataliemaclean.com
- Rey Campero Espadin Mezcal (700mlOaxaca, MEXICO$139. 99Bottle$1679.88 DozenABV: 48.4%
Espadin Mezcals are a good place to start your journey, being characterful enough for both sipping neat or mixing in cocktails. Arguably the value buy in the Rey Campero collection, this is generally considered one of the better examples on the market - no doubt partly due to bottling at high strength. The process begins with cooking hand-picked agaves in a conical earth oven, followed by grinding in a tahona (stone mill) and fermentation in open air with wild yeasts. Double distillation is carried out in a copper still. Many batches are aged in glass before bottling, which is said to give them a much softer feel. 48.4% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... Seeing as I have loved several different batches of this one, I figured I should finally post a review! This continues to be an impressively bold, robust mezcal for the price, that nevertheless has plenty of nuance and finer details if you take the time to go looking for them. Nose is full of leather, pine, and soft touches of fruit; not as upfront with the agave sweetness as other espadín, more just a pleasantly lingering cooked yam feeling on the finish. Palate is similar to the aromatics, with some minty sharpness added in; perhaps a little sharp from the alcohol as well, but mostly in an enjoyable, perk-me-up sort of way. And if this sits in the glass 10 minutes or so, wow does it just become crazy gorgeous, with that minty note getting fuller, and mingling with the cooked yam, and some other flavors coming out: banana bread, cocoa powder, and I swear just a little thimble of an old-fashioned glazed donut. This is just a great Espadín, and a textbook example of the bold, punchy flavors that Candelaria Yegolé often delivers. - mezcalreviews.com
- Rey Campero La Herencia De Sanchez Espadin Mezcal (700ml)Oaxaca, MEXICO$109. 99Bottle$1319.88 DozenABV: 42%
'La Herencia de Sánchez' is the second brand from Romulo Sanchez Parada. Mainly sold in Mexico, it will be less familiar to mezcal lovers than his Rey Campero label which gets a wider distribution. The production process is the same for both, employing traditional tahona-crushing and copper-distillation methods. For drinkers, perhaps the most important difference will be the lower strength (42% as opposed to close to 50%ABV for the Rey Campero). That should mean the La Herencia de Sánchez will be a softer alternative while being easier on the wallet! Reviews highlight a rustic, earthy and bold profile with notes of campfire smoke, roasted agave, citrus, and herbs. It is widely regarded as a high-quality sipper.
- Rey Campero Sierra Negra Mezcal (700ml)Oaxaca, MEXICO$220. 00Bottle$2640.00 DozenABV: 49.3%
Due to the limited nature of Sierra Negra agaves, this mezcal was originally only procurable in Mexico. A single batch was finally exported in 2018 witha small-scale outturn ongoing. Often harvested from remote mountain areas, usually by hand, the variety takes about 25 years to mature making it a scarce resource. Once popular, it's no longer commonly used, partly due to over-harvesting and an extremely slow growth rate. Rey Campero's expression has been variously described, one taster noting "...all brine and smoke - like an Ardbeg 10 year old (for whisky enthusiasts)", with complex aromatics and intense flavours. 49.3% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... Aromas include sugarcane, fruit (peach, apricot), chocolate, vegetal notes, and pepper. Flavors feature agave sweetness, fruit (fig, pineapple), pepper spice, earthiness, and some bitter or ashy notes. The overall impression is positive, describing a complex spirit with balanced sweetness, enjoyable flavor, and a pleasant finish. Some find it boozy or muddled. - mezcalreviews.com
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Never Never Distilling Co. Triple Juniper Gin (700ml)South Australia, AUSTRALIA$79. 99Bottle$959.88 DozenABV: 43%The “Never Never” label speaks of the Australian bush and its people, but also something otherworldly. Established in 2016, the aim of the project is “not just to create delicious spirits, but to make the most flavoursome spirits on the market.” Combining the talents of George Georgiadis, Sean Baxter and Tim Boast, their Triple Juniper gin employs air-freighted berries for maximum freshness. The juniper is treated in three distinct ways, partially steeped, partially in the pot and partially in the vapour. The aim is to capture both the bright and the earthy qualities, and to balance the massive juniper input, a few other botanicals are used: Australian coriander provides brighter citrus and less earthiness than its English or Indian counterparts. A predominate fresh lemon citrus influence with a touch of fresh lime and liquorice adds lift over a root base of angelica and orris. Native pepperberry provides a balancing, savoury element without the heavy menthol finish of traditional peppers. Finally a hint of cinnamon hits just the right amount of warmth.
Other reviews... An impeccable expression of the classic gin flavour profile, adjusted and modelled to suit the Australian palate. Dialling up the citrus profile and playing into a more refreshing spirit. The method of extracting juniper through maceration and multiple distillation styles allows the gin to bring forward the full spectrum of juniper flavours. Pulling out pine in its fresh, green profile and richer, woodier, sappier qualities. Juniper also has an array of volatile oils that make up its flavour, including ginger, dusky rose, and citrus oil. Within this gin, the core juniper botanical brings plenty of complexity. Wrapped up with notes of Meyer lemon, sun-warm pine and subtle spice, this gin is polished and refined but maintains its sense of joyfulness. 95 points - Jess Clayfield, winecompanion.com
[Batch 1 tasted 2017] Plush and oily, juniper-heavy aromas combine with citrus, fresh sawn pine, coriander, faint anise and white pepper warmth. Follows through with a silky wave of juniper gelato, citrus peel and delicate pepper-cinnamon warmth. Leaner and more linear to finish; the spice and lime pick up where the juniper trails off. Excellent length. 43% Alc./Vol. 30ml sample.
- 2024 Les Peyrautins ChardonnayPays d'Oc, FRANCE$17. 99Bottle$215.88 DozenABV: 13%Closure: Stelvin
The Pays d’Oc lies in France’s south-west, close to the Mediterranean on the road to Spain. Traditionally a source of good value wine from traditional local grape varieties for French consumption, the region has changed in recent decades.
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2021 Nicks Secret GOTT Barossa ShirazBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIAReduced from $34.99$14. 99Bottle$179.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2025-2029)ABV: 15%Closure: StelvinThis hefty Barossa Shiraz was crafted by a seventh-generation farming family. A quintessential example of the region's powerful style it ticks all the boxes if you’re looking for a lush, weighty expression of Barossa Shiraz. Matured in seasoned oak barrels, 50% French and 50% American, for a period of 18 months, it delivers fantastic value at $20 off it’s normal retail price.
Offering superb everyday drinking, this rich, lush Barossa Shiraz punches well above its $15 price tag.
Impenetrable inky black colour with a near equally deep black dark red hue. Aromas of dark to black plum and liquorice fill the nostrils followed by some ripe black cherry, smoky vanillin cedar and peppered fennel notes. Rich, concentrated and lush, the weighty palate is swamped with opulent dark plum, liquorice and black cherry fruits. Spicy vanillin oak, scorched earth, fennel and pepper elements the undercard. Sturdy tannin structure with a long, bold and quite lavish conclusion.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
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Sweetly ripe and fragrant, the wine shows dark plum, cherry, rich floral, vanilla, and roasted hazelnut aromas on the nose. The palate is splendidly weighted and succulent, with a plump mouthfeel, backed by fine-grained tannins, and finishes long and flavoursome. At its best: now to 2036.
94 Points
Sam Kim – Wine OrbitAn alluring Barossa Shiraz with an immediately expressive nose, lifted iodine, French and American oak spice, and a deep, dark fruit core. The aroma alone draws you in. The palate is bold yet beautifully measured, delivering blackberry, mulberry and dark plum wrapped in savoury spice and a distinct chargrilled note that adds a deliciously rustic, smoky edge. There is impressive weight, texture and flavour concentration, all carried with fine balance and a sense of effortless ripeness. Tannins are supple yet present, giving the wine the structure to age gracefully for another decade, while being an absolute pleasure to drink now. Open one today, then crack a bottle every Christmas to celebrate the joy and generosity of this exquisite Barossa Shiraz.
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2022 Nicks Secret TW ADR Blewitt Springs GrenacheMcLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIAReduced from $59.99$22. 99Bottle$275.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2026-2034)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinMade from 56 year old unirrigated vines located in McLaren Vale’s famed Blewitt Springs sub district, this superb Grenache normally sells for around $60. At over 60% off as a Nicks Secret, it delivers outstanding bang for your buck at just $22.99.
Rich, succulent and peppery with a gently muscular structure, this a quintessential expression of Blewitt Springs Grenache.
Matured in 500 litre French oak puncheons and 300 litre hogsheads for a period of 9 months with 15% whole bunch fruit included in the fermentation process. Deep dark red colour with black toned edges and a bright red hue. Expressive red to dark raspberry and red liquorice aromas intermingle with ripe red cherry, scorched earth and peppered herb notes. Rich and succulent, the mid weighted palate is bursting with moreish red to dak raspberry, liquorice and ripe cherry fruits. Fresh, juicy acidity with the pepper infused back drop detailed with earthy graphite and spicy dried herb elements. Expansive and deep, it has a gently muscular tannin structure and long, peppery finish.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
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This is another Grenache from the Blewitt Springs sub-region, and it was made in a largely similar way to the other wines in the portfolio. In this case, it was aged in a mix of French oak puncheons and the smaller French oak hogsheads, so the oak uptake is a little more obvious but still not to the point of being overt. It has that slightly dusty, dried herb and spicy influence over the bright red fruits that emerge from this region. It’s seamless, it’s smooth, and there’s a velvety succulence about it, while that slightly dry savoury finish completes and balances a terrific wine. Drink 2025-2035.
96 Points
Ray Jordan – WinePilot.comThe expressive and sophisticated ***** is seamless with its layers of pristine plum and red earth with a fennel seed lift. This is generously textured with dark berry flavors and granitic layers, gliding to a long, seamless finish accented by sandy tannins. There's plenty to like here and this will build over the next decade. Drink 2027-2035.
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Giant Steps Causes & Cures Semi Dry White Vermouth (750ml)Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIAReduced from $39.99$14. 99Bottle$179.88 DozenABV: 17%"...like summer in a glass... very accomplished and unique... Highly recommended." - martiniwhisperer.com
An elite, top-tier producer, famously named the 2025 Halliday Winery of the Year, Giant Steps' focus on single-vineyard Pinot Noir and Chardonnay has consistently earned them rave reviews for elegance, purity and finesse. That same care and attention to detail has been applied in making an artisanal Vermouth. Hand harvested, certified organic Viognier grapes, whole bunch pressed, wild fermented in French oak and blended with a host of botanicals macerated separately in a distillate of the mother wine (with help of Four Pillars Distillery). Two styles of Vermouth are produced, but the Semi-Dry White is considered the best. Clean, crisp and refreshing, it resonates winemaking skill, being more akin to a structured dry white than many traditional European vermouths. Measured against bar standards like Noilly Prat, it's lighter, more elegant and fresher, accenting notes of lemon and lime zest, thyme and dried apricots, with a cooling character that finishes with a fine-tuned herbal bitterness; gentian, dried orange peel tang and hints of flor sherry. The discount is of the likes we've never seen in its category - and we may never see again. The quality means you can embrace it as a standalone drink, on the rocks with a twist of orange, or use it to create superb Martinis and modern cocktails like a white Negroni, Boulevardier or Aperol Spritz. Just one caveat - Vermouth doesn't last forever, so once opened, remember to stash it in the fridge to maintain maximum freshness. Batch 04/18 tasted.
Other reviews... a very accomplished and unique product in the range of vermouth’s available, and a thoughtful evolution on the original recipe that suits the current vogue for a grown-ups aperitif...The white version I became quite smitten with. Its like summer in a glass. On the nose its a lovely honeycomb aroma (reminded me of a ripe Marsanne wine actually). It is fuller on the palette than its sister, with a dry finish and you get a hint of citrus, a note of light bitterness at the end, very nicely integrated. It is not floral or spicy like Noilly Prat and is more akin to Dolin perhaps in weight + intensity of flavours. This makes a terrific Martini. If you like yours not so astringent, then this is ideal. You don’t need a dash of Orange Bitters and the semi sweetness rounds out of the cocktail and definitely doesn’t dominate several of the gins I tried. I used about 5ml to 10ml to be safe in the 60ml cocktail and that was plenty. Less is more. Highly recommended. - martiniwhisperer.com
Notes from the producers... Vermouth has a long and surreal history, on the fringes of apothecary, art and medicine. This vermouth has small and exacting measures of botanicals, including wormwood, juniper, gentian, bay leaf, Cinchona bark, Seville orange, Meyer lemons, blood orange, green tea, Timor Pepper, Mandarin, native limes, cumquats and orris root (and many more!). Most of the botanicals were grown on our Yarra Valley Vineyards. The medieval treatise ‘Causes & Cures’ recorded the beneficial and restorative powers of all known herbs and spices.
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2025 Yangarra Estate Vineyard Circle Blewitt Springs RoseMcLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2026-2027)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinAn incredibly moreish Rose that’s almost impossible to stop drinking.
A certified organic and biodynamic blend of 53% Mourvèdre, 41% Grenache, 4% Counoise, 1% Carignan, 1% Cinsault. Salmon pink tinged colour. Gorgeous aromatics of raspberry, strawberry and pomegranate spiral out of the glass followed by some musk and wet stone notes. Delicious raspberry, peach and strawberry fruits are delivered with wonderful intensity and carry a supple textural feel. Pomegranate, musk and wet stone elements ensue. Brisk acidity with a long silken finish that makes for irresistible drinking.
Drink over the next year.
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2024 Felton Road Block 2 ChardonnayCentral Otago, NEW ZEALAND$79. 99Bottle$959.88 DozenABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinCommencing with meticulous site selection and vineyard design in 1991, Felton Road's story is one of refusal to compromise. A strict 100% estate policy with fully organic and biodynamic viticulture ensures that the fruit arrives at the winery as pure as can be, while the entire estate comes as close to true sustainability as is possible. A commitment to hands-off winemaking: gravity flow; indigenous yeasts and malolactic; an avoidance of fining and filtration; all help preserve the wine's expression of its terroir. The result is Riesling, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir which accurately express the authenticity and complexity of the unique vineyards.
Felton Road farms four properties totaling 32 ha in the Bannockburn sub-region of Central Otago. Block 2 is positioned on a gentle east facing slope immediately north of Block 3 on The Elms vineyard and was planted in 1992.
Other Reviews....
Perfumed and subtle lemon and sliced apple aromas follow through to a medium body with so much finesse, yet it’s structured and lightly chewy. Long finish. Exceptional. From biodynamically grown grapes. Better in two or three years. Screw cap.
97 Points
JamesSuckling.comThe 2024 Chardonnay Block 2 is focused, firm and athletic. It has drive and continually propels forward. Ripe citrus and nectarine combine with sophisticated oak use that adds complexity. The 2024 is tight and compact but intense, with all the components to evolve and unfurl over the next decade and beyond. Drink 2026-2036.
94 points
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2023 Domaine William Fevre ChablisChablis, FRANCE$64. 99Bottle$779.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)ABV: 12.5%Closure: Diam CorkPear, lime and green apple fruits with a river stone like feel and an energetic, mineral laden finish.
Founded by William Fevre in 1957 the domaine has grown to now become one of the biggest land owners in Chablis with 78 hectares of prestigious vineyards, of which 15.9 hectares are classified as Premiers Crus and 15.2 as Grand Crus.
This is consistently one of the best value Chablis on the market and a benchmark of a vintages quality.
Brilliant pale straw colour with glimpses of green around the edges and a watery hue. Delightful pear and lime scents greet the nostrils followed by hints of green apple, fresh herbs and wet stone. Carrying a river stone like textural feel across the palate are delicious pear, lime and green apple fruits. Excellent intensity with notions of wet stone, infusions of fresh herbs and minerals the undercard. Crisp acidity lending energy to the long, nicely shaped, mineral laden finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
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2024 Felton Road Block 6 ChardonnayCentral Otago, NEW ZEALAND$79. 99Bottle$959.88 DozenABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinCommencing with meticulous site selection and vineyard design in 1991, Felton Road's story is one of refusal to compromise. A strict 100% estate policy with fully organic and biodynamic viticulture ensures that the fruit arrives at the winery as pure as can be, while the entire estate comes as close to true sustainability as is possible. A commitment to hands-off winemaking: gravity flow; indigenous yeasts and malolactic; an avoidance of fining and filtration; all help preserve the wine's expression of its terroir. The result is Riesling, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir which accurately express the authenticity and complexity of the unique vineyards.
Felton Road manages four properties covering 34 hectares in the Bannockburn subregion of Central Otago. Block 6, located on a mild north-facing slope within The Elms vineyard, was planted in 1993.
Other Reviews....
A dense and layered white that’s mostly from Mendoza (Wente clone). It’s full-bodied but not heavy, with excellent phenolic intensity. Long and powerful. Just a hint of creaminess. Flavorful finish. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold. Screw cap.
96 Points
JamesSuckling.comThe 2024 Chardonnay Block 6 is very complete. Firm and floral, this has more girth and expanse than Felton's Block 2, but it doesn't want for natural acidity. The 2024 is ripe but not lavish, with excellent clarity of fruit, precision and tension. Subtle nutty oak and lees-derived pastry notes linger. Drink 2026-2034.
96 points
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2025 Teusner Lucius FianoBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2025-2026)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinLime, pear and green apple fruits with brisk, saline edged acidity and a dry, refreshing finish.
Brilliant pale straw colour with a faint greenish tinge to the surrounds and a watery hue. Fresh lime and green apple aromas are trailed by some pear, fresh herb and stony mineral notes. Possessing a river stone like feel, the palate features lime, pear and green apple fruits over a fresh herb and zingy mineral infused back drop. Brisk saline edged acidity with a dry, refreshing finish.
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2023 Hentley Farm The Beast ShirazBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$99. 99Bottle$1199.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 10 Years (2026-2036)ABV: 14.8%Closure: StelvinDoused with lashings of black fruit, this is a power packed, opulent and dense Barossa Shiraz.
Selected from a single block high on the estate peak, where the soils are shallow and exposure to sunlight is long, the Beast embodies all the classic Barossa attributes of power, concentration, richness and structure. Maturation took place in French oak (60% new and 40% seasoned) for a period of 22 months.
Magnificent colour saturation featuring an impenetrable inky black heart and a near equally deep dark red black hue. Potent ripe blackberry, liquorice and dark plum scents soar out of the glass followed by some spicy vanillin cedar, mocha, earth and subtle peppered fennel notes. Rich, densely concentrated and opulent yet possessing an underlying freshness, the weighty palate is coated with lavish dark plum, liquorice and blackberry fruits. Spicy vanillin cedar, subtle earthy mocha and peppered fennel elements are also evident. Velvety yet structurally sturdy tannins. Power packed it finishes exceptionally long and sumptuous.
Drink over the next 8-10 years.
Alc. 14.8%Other Reviews…..
Shiraz from D block on the Hentley Farm estate in the western Barossa, destemmed and aged in French oak (60% new, 40% seasoned) for 22 months. Bright magenta-splashed crimson with a heady array of beautifully plush blueberry, blackberry and dark plum fruits. Hints of baking spices, cedar, vanilla pod, licorice, dark chocolate, citrus blossom, tobacco and roasting meats. Pure and opulent from woah-to-go. Travels with harmony and latent power and is backed by super-compact, silty tannins and fine mineral focus. A wine and winery in fantastic form. Drink by 2045.
96+ Points
Dave Brookes - James Halliday’s Australian Wine CompanionDeep crimson. Intense dark chocolate cedar, black berry aromas with hits of wax polish. Beautifully balanced wine with pure blackberry pastille fruits, velvety form tannins and underlying roasted chestnut, cedar notes. Finishes Claret-firm with minerally notes. A beastly good Barossa Shiraz with very good ageing potential. Drink 2028–2042.
97 Points
Ken Gargett – The Vintage Journal -
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2018 Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Barrel Proof Release 128.8 Proof (64.4%) Straight Rye Whiskey (750ml)Kentucky, UNITED STATESReduced from $1,499.00$999. 00Bottle$11988.00 DozenABV: 64.4%One of five bottlings in the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection, the 2018 Handy was matured for six years and four months in 73 hand picked barrels, then bottled uncut and unfiltered.
Other reviews.... Cereal grain notes and fresh-cut oak suggest some youthfulness here, but the stone fruits and hot caramel sundae appear dense and richly layered. On the palate the big, up-front sweetness evolves into nougat, marzipan, and caramel-covered apple, sprinkled with root beer spices, before more grain and pastry notes appear on the finish. Powerful and vibrant stuff.
93 points - whiskyadvocate.com, reviewed by: Jeffery Lindenmuth (Winter 2018) -
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George T. Stagg Barrel Proof 2018 Release 124.9 Proof (62.45%) Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml)Kentucky, UNITED STATESReduced from $1,499.00$999. 00Bottle$11988.00 DozenABV: 62.45%Other reviews... This offers up warming ginger, candied orange, and wisps of furniture polish. The lavish and leathery oak flavors are apparent but don’t overwhelm the abundance of zippy, bright citrus—orange oil and yuzu—as the palate unleashes wave upon wave of spices that keep you guessing where it will head next. In the end, more lingering ginger and dusty cocoa.
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2022 Nicks Secret Coonawarra LCFD Cabernet SauvignonCoonawarra, South Australia, AUSTRALIAReduced from $40.00$19. 99Bottle$239.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinNormally retailing for around $40, this Nicks Secret is from one of Coonawarra’s most revered estates, established in 1974. 2022 was a superb vintage in Coonawarra with regions flagship varietal, Cabernet Sauvignon, being a standout. Priced at just $19.99 under its Nicks Secret guise it represents outstanding drinking.
From a producer with an impeccable pedigree, this is a rich and polished yet refined expression of Coonawarra Cabernet that delivers exceptional value at just $20.
Dense midnight black heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Flowing through the nostrils with splendid intensity is an attractive wave of blackcurrant, liquorice and mulberry scents which are complimented by spicy vanillin cedar, tobacco, earthy black olive and subtle choc mint notes. Rich and concentrated yet refined, generous blackcurrant and liquorice fruits flood the mouth supported by a spicy vanillin cedar, ripe mulberry, subtle tobacco, earth and bay leaf background. Polished and silky it has an exquisitely fine tannin structure and long deeply fruited finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 14.5%Other Reviews….
The first thing you note is the color. It’s deep and opaque. And then the nose displays all you expect from those blackcurrant and dark berry characters of Coonawarra, but with that fine leafy lift that brings a regionality to it. The palate is both structured and yet elegantly defined, with a firm thread of fine limestone-like characters, of the tannins neatly sitting with the integration of fine oak. This is a wine that’s built for extended cellaring, and yet its balance is so supreme that it can be enjoyed right now. Super wine. Drink 2025-2045.
96 Points
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2021 Craiglee Eadie ShirazSunbury, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$44. 99Bottle$539.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinRich and juicy with slightly muscular tannins and a savoury, blackpepper infused conclusion.
The 'Eadie' is made from fruit grown on the Eadie's Block paddock, located on the southern side of Jackson's Creek. Its named after the family who first planted vines on the spot in 1863 - the Ben Eadie's. The Vineyard was re-planted in 1993 and is made using all the same techniques as the iconic Shiraz from the original old block.
Midnight black heart with a dark red black tinged hue. Blackpepper infused aromas of red to dark plum and liquorice intermix with smoked meats, earthy leather and spicy clove like notes. Rich, juicy red plum and liquorice fruits make a plush entrance with notions of smoked meats, clove and peppered earth outlined across the back half. Slightly muscular tannins lend a sense of firmness onto the savoury, blackpepper infused conclusion.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 13.5%Other Reviews……
The Eadie is a single plot wines that is made from fruit located on the southern side of Jacksons Creek in the vineyard of Craiglee, and is named for the family who first planted vines there in 1863. What a thing.
A lush and plush expression, somewhat outside the norm of the Craiglee precision, a touch more volume but all the control and charm expected of top flight shiraz from here. Depth is a thing here, so too a velvety feel, rich, ripe plum, a liqueur cassis note that flows through and then lifts with green olive, violet florals, a touch of sweet spice, dried Italian herbs, faint game meat notes, some cedar and clove in there too. A lot on. Really good. Just so, rich but refreshing, and a full experience. So unique. Drink 2026-2038+
96 Points
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2024 Bicknell FC Lance Old Vine Cabernet SauvignonYarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$79. 99Bottle$959.88 DozenMinimum 6 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2026-2034)ABV: 12%Closure: StelvinA light, elegant and fresh Yarra Valley Cabernet with juicy red fruit.
Deep black dark red colour with a vibrant red to dark red hue. Intense aromas of red currant, red liquorice and mulberry are complimented by bay leaf, subtle dusty vanillin cedar and spicy tobacco notes. Light, elegant and fresh, juicy red currant, red cherry and mulberry fruits are interwoven with infusions of bay leaf, earth and delicate spicy black olive characters. Bright acidity and fine grained tannins with a subtle chalkiness to the refined finish.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
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2021 Neldner Road by Dave Powell Herrman Kalimna ShirazBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$95. 00Bottle$1140.00 DozenCellar: Drink now - 10 Years (2026-2036)ABV: 14.5%Closure: CorkBoasting magnificent power, concentration and extraordinary depth this a stunning Shiraz from Dave Powell.
Formerly known as Powell & Son, Dave Powell, of Torbreck fame and son Callum have now decided to take separate paths on their winemaking journey. Dave rebranding his venture Neldner Road. The Herrmann vineyard is in the Kalimna subregion in the North-western Barossa with the 87 year old vines planted on yellow to grey clays over limestone. Maturation took place in new French oak barriques for a period of 24 months.
Dense inky black heart with a very deep dark red black hue. Heady scents of ripe blackberry, dark plum and liquorice waft through the olfactory senses with terrific potency. Some vanillin cedar, scorched earth, dark chocolate and pepper notes ensue. Completely engulfing the rich, weighty palate is a tidal wave of ripe blackberry, liquorice and dark plum fruit. Subtlety smoked vanillin cedar, fennel, earthy dark chocolate and traces of peppered dried herbs unravel across the back half. Boasting magnificent power, concentration and depth, it features an opulent texture and velvet smooth tannins. Finishes extraordinary long, plush and super seductive. Dave Powell at his absolute finest.
Drink over the next 8-10 years
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2023 Beechworth Wine Estates ChardonnayBeechworth, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$32. 99Bottle$395.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2025-2029)ABV: 13.4%Closure: StelvinRich, full and creamy textured with a long opulent finish.
Fermented in 500 litre French oak barrels (30% new) then matured on lees for 10 months. Brilliant pale straw colour with a distinct green tint to the edges and a watery hue. Soaring from the glass are intense ripe peach, nectarine and honeycomb aromas which are complimented by crème brulee, hints of butterscotch and spicy nougat. Rich, full and creamy textured, the mouth is engulfed with ripe fleshy peach, nectarine, honeycomb and crème brulee flavours. Subtle bacon fat and citrusy nougat elements sit in the background. A lick of brisk acidity freshens up the long opulent finish.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 13.4% -
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2023 La Renjardiere Cotes du RhoneCotes du Rhone Villages, Southern Rhone, FRANCE$23. 99Bottle$287.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2025-2028)ABV: 14.5%Closure: Diam CorkA rich, succulent Cotes du Rhone amply endowed with black fruit and possessing ripe, slightly chewy tannins.
The Dupond family has a long and respected history in the wine industry, with roots in Burgundy and the Rhône Valley. In 1880, Joanny Dupond expanded the family’s vineyards from Beaujolais to the Côtes du Rhône by founding the La Renjardière vineyard just north of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. This 309-acre vineyard, previously an oak forest called La Renjarde, was transformed by Joanny, who personally planted each vine. Today, Hervé Dupond oversees La Renjardière, and he has broadened production by building strong partnerships with longtime wine growers and carefully selecting the best plots for quality.
A blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre and Cinsault aged in cement tanks for a period of 10 months. Totally opaque black dark red colour with a dark red hue. Ripe black raspberry and black cherry sense dominate the nose with some liquorice scorched earth and peppered dried herb notes also chiming in. Rich and succulent, the amply endowed palate features black raspberry, dark to black cherry and liquorice fruits over a herbs de Provence infused backdrop of scorched earth and pepper. Ripe, slightly chewy tannins with a long, generously fruited conclusion.
Drink over the next 2 to 3 years.
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2025 Garagiste Merricks RoseMornington Peninsula, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$34. 99Bottle$419.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2025-2026)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinSappy and spicy with excellent textural volume and a long finish.
Made from Pinot Noir grapes. Salmon tinged colour. Spicy citrus and blood orange scents intermingle with some red apple skin and quince notes. Concentrated and shapely, the palate has a spicy flavour profile of strawberry, peach and blood orange fruits over some red apple and quince characters. Sappy acidity yet showing excellent textural volume, it finishes long and spicy.
Drink over the next year.
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Boatrocker Dry Cassis Blackcurrant Liqueur (500ml)Victoria, AUSTRALIA$63. 99Bottle$767.88 DozenABV: 20%Departing from the luxurious sweetness of French cremes, by comparison, this pleasingly tart and drier-styled cassis is admirable for its rustic, brambly naturalness. As the flavours proceed it takes on the garb of a young ruby port; balancing acid cuts through the jamminess, leaving ripe pomegranate, finishing tangy and fresh. Delicious on its own, or try it in Kir Royales. Made from hand-picked Tasmanian blackcurrants. 20% Alc./Vol.
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2025 Tin Shed Wild Bunch RieslingEden Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$26. 99Bottle$323.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 11.5%Closure: StelvinA crunchy, lime focused Riesling with zesty acidity.
Brilliant pale straw colour with green tinged edges and a watery hue. Lime juice top notes are joined by some lemon, green apple skin, wet steel and chalky mineral notes. Crunchy lime, lemon and green apple fruits overlay a wet steel and chalky mineral infused back drop. Zesty acidity with a mouth watering lime focused finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 11.5% -
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2023 Hay Shed Hill Cabernet MerlotMargaret River, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA$19. 99Bottle$239.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinA rich, fleshy yet quite refined Cabernet Merlot blend that concludes long and savoury.
A blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Merlot matured in French oak barriques for 12 months. Dense pitch black heart with a dark red black tinged hue. Pronounced red to black currant and mulberry scents are interwoven with vanillin cedar, tobacco, earthy black olive and bay leaf notes. Rich and fleshy yet quite refined in its flow the palate features concentrated red to black currant and mulberry fruits over cedary tobacco, earthy black olive and dried herb accents. Fine grained tannins concluding long and savoury.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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2024 Mountadam Five-Fifty ChardonnayEden Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$19. 99Bottle$239.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2025-2028)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinMid weighted with fleshy fruit and a gentle creamy feel to the finish.
Brilliant pale straw colour with subtle glints of green to the edges and a watery hue. Pear, nectarine and bees wax aromas drift from the glass with some lemon butter and spice notes also evident. Fleshy pear, peach and bees wax flavours line the palate underscored by delicate lemon butter and spice characters. Well integrated acidity with a gentle creamy feel to the mid length finish.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
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2023 O’Leary Walker Polish Hill River Armagh Cabernet SauvignonClare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$27. 99Bottle$335.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinA sturdily built Clare Cabernet that’s rich and full with a slightly grippy conclusion.
Dense pitch black heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Cassis, dark plum and toasty vanillin cedar aromas inundate the olfactory senses followed by some tobacco, black olive and spice notes. Rich and full, the palate is awash with blackcurrant, plum and mulberry fruit which is backed by a sturdy tannin structure. Extending across the back half are notions of vanillin cedar, tobacco, black olive, earth and bay leaf accents. Slightly grippy medium to long conclusion.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 14.5%Other Reviews……
Sourced from the sub-regions of Polish Hill River and Armagh. Aromas scream Cabernet: blackberry, blackcurrant, a little leaf, and syrupy dark chocolate. The palate is deeply concentrated, supported by chalky tannins and plenty of oak, yet perfectly balanced. Drives through to an extended finish. Tremendous cellaring potential yet delicious already. Drink 2025-2045.
97 Points
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2024 Denton Estate ChardonnayYarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$37. 99Bottle$455.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)ABV: 13.3%Closure: StelvinA shapely Yarra Valley Chardonnay with fresh underlying acidity and a long glossy finish.
Brilliant pale straw colour with a distinctive green tint to the edges and a watery hue. Elevating their way out of the glass are attractive white peach, nectarine and dried honey aromas which are trailed by whiffs of crème brulee, cashew, biscuity nougat and spice. Fleshy white peach, nectarine and dried honey flavours meander across the palate carrying with them a gentle creamy textural feel. Biscuity nougat, subtle creme brulee and spice elements the back drop. Fresh underlying acidity with a long glossy finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
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2025 Jim Barry Watervale RieslingClare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$22. 99Bottle$275.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2025-2033)ABV: 11%Closure: StelvinA mouth watering Watervale Riesling with terrific drive and intensity.
Brilliant water like core with green highlighted edges. Punchy lime, lemon and orange rind scents jump out of the glass trailed by some talc and chalky mineral notes. Boasting terrific drive and intensity, mouth watering lime, citrus and orange rind flavours inundate the palate. Green apple, chalky talc and steely mineral elements extend across the back half. Tense and sculptured in its feel it has crisp acidity and a long zesty finish.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 11%Other Reviews……
The 2025 Watervale Riesling is tightly coiled and water-white in flavors, with lemon zest, green apple, white flowers and a hint of pear. This is fresh and crunchy and defined by its purity and clarity. It's a wine that has a surprising ability to age despite the price point and one that looks so good in its youth. This is a compelling wine for the money….
Drink 2025-2035.
92 Points
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2022 Querciabella Chianti ClassicoTuscany, ITALY$54. 99Bottle$659.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 14%Closure: CorkQuerciabella Chianti Classico has been the centrepiece of the estate’s winemaking operations since the onset. First produced in 1974, it consistently receives high levels of critical acclaim. Maturation took place in fine to extra fine grained oak barriques (225 Litre) and tonneaux (500 Litre), and partially in larger oak vessels for a period of 14 months, before the final blend is assembled. It’s then given a further 12 months bottle age before release.
Refined and energetic, this delicious Chianti strikes a beautiful balance between varietal purity, vibrancy and depth.
Deep dark red black core with a red to dark red hue. Attractive red currant and red cherry aromas are trailed by some red liquorice, earth, subtle tobacco and spicy dried herb notes. Mid weighted, the palate is layered with expressive red currant, red liquorice and red cherry fruits which meld into a dusty earth, dried herb, tobacco and spicy cedar back drop. Energetic acidity and fine grained tannins impart a slight chalky feel yet there’s an overwhelming refinement to the wine. Long, savoury, red fruited finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 14%Other Reviews….
Pouring a youthful jeweled ruby color, the 2022 Chianti Classico is entirely Sangiovese from Greve, Lamole, and Radda. (The producers have stopped using fruit from Gaiole in the blend, as they are concentrated on vines closer to home, including the higher elevation site in Lamole for freshness.) The nose is very pretty and fruity, with aromas of mixed berries, crushed flowers, and sweet earth. Medium to full-bodied, it’s elegant on the palate, with a fresh feel, fine tannins, and a refined texture. It is elegant all the way through and is going to offer a lot of pleasure over the next 10-12 years. Drink 2025-2037.
93 Points
Audrey Frick – JebDunnuck.com -
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2023 Hollick The Bard Cabernet SauvignonCoonawarra, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$16. 99Bottle$203.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2025-2027)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinMedium bodied with blackcurrant and mulberry fruits and a savoury conclusion.
Deep dark red black core with a dark red hue. Blackcurrant and ripe mulberry scents mix with cedary tobacco, dried herb and spicy earth notes. Medium bodied, the palate is decorated with blackcurrant and mulberry fruits which meld into a dried herb, cedary tobacco and spice back drop. Fine grained tannins with a savoury conclusion of ample length.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 14.5%Other Reviews…..
Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon here. The colour is a deep blood red. An alluring and even exuberant nose with notes of red fruits, rose petals, blackcurrants, spices and warm earth with medium length and offering juicy acidity. Attractive drinking now and for the next six to eight years. Drink 2025-2033.
92 Points
Ken Gargett – WinePilot.com -
- 96
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- 96
2023 O’Leary Walker Polish Hill River Armagh ShirazClare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$27. 99Bottle$335.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinA bold, weighty Clare Shiraz that features impressive richness and power within a sturdy structure.
After building an enviable reputation working for some of Australia’s most prestigious wineries David O’Leary and Nick Walker established their own venture in 2000. Based in the Clare Valley they specialise in Riesling and Shiraz that consistently excel in the value for money stakes.
For the excellent 2023 vintage fruit was sourced from two Clare Valley sub regions, the cooler Polish Hill River and also the warmer Armagh, north of Clare. Each batch is fermented separately in two and four tonne fermenters over a 14 day period and hand-plunged. Maturation took place in French oak, 20% new, for a period of 18 months.
Dense inky black heart with a dark purple black tinged hue. Blackberry, liquorice and black cherry aromas flood the nostrils mixing with gently charred vanillin oak, black olive, fennel and blackpepper notes along the way. Rich, concentrated and succulent, black cherry, blackberry, liquorice and blueberry fruits explode across the bold, weighty palate. Scorched earth, vanillin oak, fennel and pepper elements lend further nuance across the back half. Boasting impressive power and depth, it has polished yet sturdy tannins and a long, sumptuous finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 14.5%Other Reviews……
Here is a wine that combines the power and intensity of Clare with finesse to create a stylish example of what the region does well. Fruit was sourced from the sub-regions of Polish Hill River and Armagh. Immediately strikes with dark fruits and spices, displaying blackberry, plum, dark mocha, and even a touch of black olive. The palate is deeply intense with richness and depth, yet managed with elegance. Perfectly balanced, superb value, and great cellaring potential—though beautiful now. Drink 2025-2045.
96 Points
Ray Jordan – WinePilot.com
A true-to-region shiraz that delivers a bold, rich hit of ripe forest berries, currants and raisins, dried fig and date, dark chocolate and black olive characters, all dosed up with sage leaf, salt bush and aniseed. Nicely played. Generous and full, well balanced. A ripple of drinking chocolate powder tannin and a pleasing stretch of spicy flavour make for inherent pleasure and seriousness. Serious stuff, done well. Drink by 2035.
95 points
Mike Bennie - James Halliday's Wine Companion -
- 93
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2021 Paritua Single Vineyard Cabernet SauvignonHawkes Bay, NEW ZEALAND$69. 99Bottle$839.88 DozenMinimum 6 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)ABV: 14%Closure: CorkRich black fruits intermeshed with prominent toasty oak and a firm finish.
Dense inky black in colour with a very deep dark red black tinged hue. Elevated blackcurrant, liquorice and black cherry aromas are trailed by toasty vanillin cedar, earthy black olive and spice notes. Rich blackcurrant, liquorice and black cherry fruits lean into some prominent toasty vanillin oak, black olive and spicy tobacco elements. Slightly bitter back half with grainy tannins lending a firm feel across the long finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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