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2024 Coriole Sparta ShirazMcLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinRich, concentrated and juicy with black fruits exploding across the palate with impressive force.
Impenetrable inky black heart with a near equally deep dark red black hue. Pronounced liquorice, blackberry and black cherry scents fill the nostrils followed by some vanillin spice, subtle inky earth and pepper notes. Rich, concentrated and juicy, lush black cherry, liquorice and blackberry fruits explode across the palate with impressive force. Scorched earth, vanillin cedar and pepper elements lurk underneath. Polished yet sturdily built tannins with a long sumptuous blackpepper laced finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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2024 Quealy Halarah Pinot NoirMornington Peninsula, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$42. 99Bottle$515.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 13.2%Closure: StelvinSupple on entry with delicious red fruits finishing long, savoury and spicy.
Matured for 12 months in French oak hogsheads. Semi translucent, slightly cloudy red colour with a light red hue. Fragrant violet, red cherry and strawberry scents blossom out of the glass followed by some gentle clove, forest floor, rhubarb and spice notes. Delicious red cherry and strawberry fruits make a supple entrance with notions of rhubarb, forest floor, clove, brambly cedar and spice complexing the back half. Excellent power wave with refined tannins and good underlying freshness. Finishes long, savoury and spicy.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 13.2%Other Reviews…..
Given a second day chance, as it was bothering me. Still peculiar. Lots of savoury, slightly vegetal tones, wet forest, moss on stones, fresh woody spice, pine needle resin, dark amaro bitterness; this can be a difficult wine, edgy, moody, quinine-driven. But now, it’s intriguing, compelling. Has a character and made me stop; this must count for something in the AI era. Maybe needed time. Who doesn’t. Drink 2027-2030+
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2024 Elderton Ashmead Single Vineyard Cabernet SauvignonBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$115. 00Bottle$1380.00 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2026-2034)ABV: 14%Closure: StelvinRich and sumptuous yet underlyingly robust with a powerful and generously endowed finish.
Matured in French oak for 18 months. Pitch black dark red core with a dark red black tinged hue. Elevated blackcurrant and liquorice aromas mix with cigar box, black olive, earth and spice notes. Rich and sumptuous yet possessing an underlyingly robust structure, the medium to full bodied palate is flooded with blackcurrant and liquorice fruits. Subtlety smoked vanillin cedar, tobacco, earth and spicy mint elements sit in the background. Sturdy tannins impart mild grip across the powerful and generously endowed finish.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 14%Other Reviews……
An elegant, fruit-pure, single-vineyard cabernet sauvignon from the Elderton estate in Nuriootpa, matured for 18 months in new and seasoned French oak. Deep crimson with aromas of blackberry, black cherry, boysenberry and blackcurrant over hints of five-spice, some distant blackcurrant pastille, cedar, dark chocolate, dried tobacco, vanillin oak, licorice, crushed herbs and roasting meats. Full bodied yet finely structured with wonderfully pure, slender black fruits, fine-grained tannins and a long draw of flavour on the finish. No problem tucking this one away in the cellar for an extended period. Drink by 2046.
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Dave Brookes - James Halliday’s Australian Wine CompanionEstate-grown at the Nuriootpa vineyard, the fruit is sourced from a single block planted around 1944. Deep alluvial silt over red and brown earth and limestone near the banks of the North Para River allows the vines to develop deep roots, so they need minimal irrigation. As a later-ripening variety, Cabernet Sauvignon often avoids the challenging weather conditions that can affect earlier varieties during budburst and flowering. In 2024, the 80-year-old vines produced a balanced crop, naturally moderated by their low vigor. Mild seasonal conditions required careful management throughout ripening, though significant rainfall did not arrive until after harvest. After hand-picking, the destemmed fruit spent one week in open fermenters with gentle cap management prior to pressing. The wine was then matured in new French oak hogsheads from trusted coopers, selected to support fruit expression and build structure while keeping oak influence restrained.
The 2024 Ashmead Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon leads with bay leaf, cassis and sweet pouch tobacco. There are notes too of shaved fennel, star anise and licorice, with gently minty, menthol-like notes that contribute freshness to the wine. The tannins are structural and silky, offering a supple framework to the fruit, which is balanced and long on the finish. The oak leaves a tiny pinch through the finish, but given this wine's capacity for graceful aging, one would expect it to soften in time. This is an excellent wine from a marvelous vintage. 14% alcohol, sealed under screw cap. Drink 2026-2044.
95 Points
Erin Larkin – Robert Parker’s The Wine AdvocateAnother brilliant wine from the outstanding 2024 Barossa vintage. This is a stylish and expressive Cabernet Sauvignon that shows how well the variety can perform in excellent years. It comes from very old vines — in fact, the oldest Cabernet Sauvignon vines on the estate. The aromatics are a classic blackcurrant and blackberry blend, with a faint leafy bay leaf character and a touch of black olive. The palate is seamlessly woven, with fine tannins and oak framing what is quite sumptuous fruit. The oak integration is spot on, and while it will clearly age well, it is already drinking beautifully. Drink 2026-2046.
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2025 Chrismont RosatoKing Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)ABV: 12%Closure: StelvinDry, savoury and energetic.
Made from Sangiovese. Salmon pink tinged colour. Spicy cherry, raspberry and blood orange scents are trailed by citrusy wet slate and mineral notes. Delicious cherry, raspberry and blood orange fruits are both shapely and tangy in their flow across the palate. Lively acidity with citrus and slatey mineral elements extending across the dry, savoury and energetic finish.
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2025 La P’tite Pierre RoseFRANCE$19. 99Bottle$239.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)ABV: 11%Closure: StelvinSupple and flavoursome entry level French Rose.
Pale salmon pink tinged colour. Peach, raspberry and musk aromas are trailed by some strawberry and wet stone notes. The slippery textured palate features raspberry, strawberry, pomegranate and musk flavours over a stony mineral back drop. Brisk acidity, finishing supple and flavoursome.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 11% - Suntory Ao Limited Irish Edition World Whisky (700ml)JAPAN$149. 99Bottle$1799.88 DozenABV: 43%
Suntory released its inaugural World Whisky, the Suntory Ao, in 2019, made using whiskies that the Suntory Group owns across the five major whisky producing regions of Scotland, US, Canada, Japan and Ireland. In mid 2026, building on the success of the original, Suntory released Ao Irish Edition, which, as the name suggests, places Irish whiskey at the heart of the blend. Liquid is sourced from Beam Suntory's Cooley Distillery for a fruitier, lighter, and more approachable profile than the standard Ao release. There's also none of the smokiness. It's the first in a new World Travel Collection series aiming to highlight the unique characteristics of each of the world's five major whisk(e)y categories. 43% Alc./Vol.
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The Glenturret 2024 Release 10 Year Old Peat Smoked Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND$139. 99Bottle$1679.88 DozenABV: 48.4%2024 saw Glenturret near the end of its peated stocks, so if you're a fan of this style, it's essential to buy up now as the peated whiskies are discontinued as of 2026. Managing Director, Jennie Baernreuther says the decision to ditch peat was largely influenced by marketing challenges abroad. Some drinkers outside of Europe and the U.S. were confused by the distillery’s peated expressions. “When they like peat, they tend to go straight to Islay and they don’t really know about Highland peat,” she explains. “It’s very difficult for people to understand what it is, let alone be likely to choose Glenturret’s peated [whiskies].” The decision to stop using peat also aligns with Glenturret’s ongoing sustainability efforts to reduce carbon emissions. 48.4% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... Overall, I may even prefer this whisky to the already superb 2024 release of The Glenturret 15. For my palate, peat seems to elevate the distillery’s naturally earthy and wood-heavy character. I feel it gives their expressions a greater complexity and depth. - whiskybase.com
Bought this whisky because of friends suggestion of 2022 edition and I'm glad I did. Beautiful stuff. Sweet, smokey, gentle but fun. Very well crafted. - whiskybase.com
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Jean Luc Pasquet Rose Organic Pineau des Charentes (750ml)Cognac, FRANCE$49. 99Bottle$599.88 DozenABV: 18%Pasquet continues to innovate with novel variants on traditional Pineau des Charentes. Arriving in time for the Spring/Summer season, just one cask of this fresh and fruity Rose was made from organically grown Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon grapes sourced from the family estate. The unfermented juice was blended with cognac eau-de-vie. The style works as a refreshing standalone drink, but is also recommended in a simple cocktail called a 'Pineau Tonic': In a highball glass, gently crush 3-4 chunks of lime with a pestle. Pour in the rosé Pineau des Charentes. Cover with ice and stir, then top it up with Lemon Lavender Tonic and garnish with a sprig of lavender. Enjoyed straight, it offers a beautiful harmony of fruity-honeyed accents that pair with fruity desserts or as an accompaniment to cheese. 18% Alc./Vol.
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Jean Luc Pasquet Confluences #1 Tres Vieux Pineau des Charentes (750ml)Cognac, FRANCE$89. 99Bottle$1079.88 DozenABV: 17.6%Taking Pineau des Charentes to another level is this extraordinary bottling, aged for 30 years and described as "an explosion of tropical fruits." While most Tres Vieux expressions might be aged for 10-12 years for extra richness, Pasquet's super long maturation has resulted in an utterly singular wine, boasting a remarkable integration of aged notes co-mingling with fresher flavours. Ranging through dried apricot, honey and candied citrus, to hints of nuts, subtle rancio, honey, and spice - at times, even delicately oxidative, highlighting the character that only decades of ageing can bring. As one of the most compelling demonstrations of how this regional specialty can mature, Confluences N°1 is an aperitif par excellence, pairing beautifully with cheeses, foie gras, or fruit-based desserts. Recommended served slightly chilled. Extremely limited stocks. 17.6% Alc./Vol. 624 bottles produced.
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Jean Luc Pasquet XO Vieille Reserve Cognac (700ml)Cognac, FRANCE$169. 99Bottle$2039.88 DozenABV: 42.1%While standard XO requirements call for a minimum of 10 years, Pasquet’s premium Vieille Réserve releases often feature exceptionally mature blends with average ages upwards of 20 years - as is the case here. Pasquet's policy of using older material guarantees a super value offering, delivering powerful, deep flavours only afforded to Cognacs that have spent extended periods of time in the cellars. 42.1% Alc./Vol.
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2021 Brand’s Laira Blockers ShirazCoonawarra, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinRich and plush with a long amply concentrated finish.
Dense inky black heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Plummy liquorice like aromas mix with blackberry, vanillin confectionary, subtle earth and spice. Rich liquorice and blackberry fruits carry a plush feel across the medium to full bodied palate. Notions of dark plum, vanillin cedar and subtle peppered earth linger across the back half. Velvet smooth tannins with a long deeply fleshed and amply concentrated finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
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2024 Morris Rutherglen Bin No. 158 DurifRutherglen, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 14.3%Closure: StelvinRich and opulent with firm, chewy tannins.
Impenetrable inky black in colour with a very deep dark red black hue. Heady dark plum, liquorice and dark chocolate aromas mix with vanillin oak, earthy mocha and spice notes. Rich opulent dark plum, liquorice and dark chocolate flavours flood the weighty palate with vanillin oak and earthy mocha elements then moving across the back half. Youthful acidity with firm underlying tannins imparting a chewy feel. There’s an inkiness to the otherwise long, plush finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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2024 Brand’s Laira Blockers Cabernet SauvignonCoonawarra, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$22. 99Bottle$275.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 14%Closure: StelvinRich juicy blue to black fruits with bright youthful acidity and a generously endowed yet slightly chalky finish.
Pitch black in colour with a vibrant dark red black tinged hue. Freshly crushed blackcurrant and mulberry aromas mix with blueberry, vanillin cedar, subtle earth and mint notes. Rich juicy blackcurrant, liquorice and blueberry fruits are underscored by dusty vanillin cedar, mint and spice elements. Bright youthful acidity and fine grained tannins with a long generously endowed yet slightly chalky finish.
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2021 Pirathon Silver Label ShirazBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$26. 99Bottle$323.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinRich, velvety and sumptuous.
Fruit was sourced from the Marananga sub district with maturation taking place in new and old American, French and Hungarian oak for a period of 15 months. Dense inky black heart with a very deep dark red black tinged hue. Wafting out of the glass are decadent aromas of dark plum, liquorice and mocha followed by vanillin oak, subtle fennel and peppered earth notes. Rich, dense and very concentrated, the voluptuous palate is swamped with lavish dark plum, liquorice and blackberry fruits. Spicy vanillin oak, earthy fennel, subtle mocha and pepper elements follow through on the back half. Possessing hefty size, velvet smooth tannins and impressive power, it finishes long and sumptuous.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
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2024 Chateau Tanunda Grand Barossa ShirazBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinRich and seductively plush Barossa Shiraz.
Matured for 18 months in a combination of new and seasoned French and American oak barrels. Dense pitch black colour with a deep dark red black hue. Leaping from the glass are ripe blackberry, liquorice and black cherry aromas which intermingle with vanillin cedar and peppered fennel notes. Rich, opulent and concentrated, the palate is awash with lush black cherry, liquorice and blackberry fruits. Spicy vanillin cedar, fennel and blackpepper elements line the back half. Showing ample power and depth it has velvet smooth tannins and a long, seductively plush finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 14.5%Other Reviews…..
A definite contender for best value of the year, this is compelling evidence that one can drink extremely well, wines chock full of flavour, without breaking the bank. Maturation is usually for around fifteen months in a mix of new and older French and American oak. Opaque maroon in colour, on the nose we have notes of plums and mulberries, soy, tobacco leaves, coffee grinds, sarsaparilla and blackcurrants. There is a sleek texture through to the satiny tannins and the wine has excellent length. Seamless and finely balanced, this is delicious drinking now and will surely remain so for at least ten to fifteen years, if you can keep your hands off it that long. Cracking value. Drink 2026-2041.
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2024 Greenock Creek Grenache BlancBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$27. 99Bottle$335.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinGlossy textured pear and red apple fruits with a refreshing mineral edged finish.
Brilliant pale straw to straw colour with a subtle glimmer of green to the edges and a watery hue. Aromas of pear and red apple drift from the glass with hints of lime, quince and spice also evident. Delicious pear and red apple fruits are to the fore carrying with them a glossy textural feel. Delicate lime, quince and wet stone elements line the back half. Nicely integrated acidity lends a brisk feel to the refreshing mineral edged finish.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 13.5%Other Reviews……
An impressive new wine in the Greenock Creek line-up; a single-vineyard grenache blanc from the edge of Marananga, made with extended skin contact in the press and fermented/matured in equal parts clay amphora and stainless steel. Pale straw with bright grapefruit, pear and citrus characters with hints of meadow flowers, crème fraîche, a light dusting of ginger spice, crushed stone and lime zest. That pithy textural aspect is dialled in beautifully here; the wine leans dry and savoury on the back end with a minerally cadence. Super stuff! Drink by 2031.
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2023 Warrabilla Reserve ShirazRutherglen, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$32. 99Bottle$395.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 16%Closure: StelvinA large scaled and structured Rutherglen Shiraz.
Impenetrable inky black colour with a very deep dark red black hue. Liquorice, blackberry and black cherry scents storm out of the glass complimented by vanillin oak, dark chocolate and earthy mocha notes. Large scaled and structured, the palate is engulfed with rich liquorice, black cherry and blackberry fruits. Spicy vanillin oak and peppered earth elements ensue. Bright acidity and muscular tannins with an opulent yet quite tense finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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Matsui Mizunara Cask Single Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml)JAPAN$199. 99Bottle$2399.88 DozenABV: 43%Produced at the Kurayoshi Distillery in Tottori Prefecture, the Matsui range was introduced around 2018 to critical acclaim. This is a lower ABV version of the original award winning whisky which was bottled at 48%. For some of the talk dismissing Japan's Mizunara oak as just another marketing gimmick, there is something quite sensuous about the overall delivery here that is almost unlike any other. The spirit caresses the tongue, the malt has a light, vanilla-wafer-biscuit touch; dried coconut and purring spices unfurl with hints of cigar box, followed by a burst of crisp apple, fading on an exotic wood note. Though not particularly long, this is exquisite form for what must be predominately young malt (Kurayoshi only started distilling their own whisky in 2017). The export label features Katsushika Hokusai’s Thirty Six Views of Mount Fuji with a fly-by of red-crowned cranes, native to Japan. Tasted from a 20ml sample.
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2024 Gapsted Estate High Country TempranilloAlpine Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 14%Closure: StelvinMid weighted with chewy tannins, relatively bright acidity and an elegant yet robust finish.
Totally opaque black dark red in colour with a dark red hue. Elevated black cherry and liquorice scents are trailed by vanillin cedar, scorched earth and whiffs of leather. Mid weighted, chewy tannins frame dark to black cherry, liquorice, vanillin cedar, subtle earthy leather and spice flavours. Relatively bright acidity with an elegant yet robust finish.
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2025 De Bortoli Ancient Soils GrenacheHeathcote, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$22. 99Bottle$275.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)ABV: 14%Closure: StelvinJuicy and bright with muscular tannins.
Dark red in colour with black shaded edges and a red hue. Fragrant red raspberry and red liquorice scents interact with crushed rock, vanillin spice and subtle pepper notes. Juicy and bright, red raspberry, cherry and red liquorice fruits are framed by muscular tannins which impart a chiselled feel across the back half. Earthy crushed rock, vanillin spice and pepper elements lie beneath. Vibrant acidity with plenty of tension across the red fruited finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
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2025 Holm Oak Pinot NoirTasmania, AUSTRALIA$34. 99Bottle$419.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinLight, supple and fresh with juicy red fruits and an elegant finish.
Semi translucent red to dark red colour with black toned edges and a light red hue. Fragrant red cherry, subtle violet and strawberry scents are trailed by fresh herb, subtle forest floor and spice notes. Light, supple and fresh, juicy red cherry and strawberry fruits are featured over a brambly forest floor, rhubarb and spicy dried herb back drop. Polished tannins with an elegant red fruited finish of good length.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 13%Other Reviews…..
There’s a real brightness and energy about this wine, with its burst of dark cherry and strawberry, with a little raspberry character. The palate has such vibrant fruit intensity balanced with some nice subtle oak and a necessary crunchy acidity that gives it life and energy through to the finish. That complexity and textural feel have come from the wild ferments and regular hand plunging four times a day. Lovely wine of great vibrancy. Drink 2026-2032.
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2026 Forest Hill Vineyard RieslingMount Barker, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA$26. 99Bottle$323.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinLong and zesty with terrific drive and concentration.
A blend of sites across Forest Hill Vineyard, including the first harvest from two new plantings, an extension to Block 1 and a site planted with cuttings from another of the regions best vineyards.
Brilliant very pale straw colour with green tinted edges and a watery hue. Aromas of lime, citrus and green apple leap out of the glass with great intensity trailed by some talc and chalky mineral notes. Scrumptious lime, citrus, green apple and orange rind fruits engulf the mouth underscored by racy acidity. Chalky talc and steely mineral elements line the back half. Boasting terrific drive and concentration it finishes long and zesty.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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2025 Warrabilla Reserve MalbecRutherglen, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$32. 99Bottle$395.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinLuscious and fleshy textured with a generously fruited conclusion.
Midnight black core with a dark red black tinged hue. Pronounced morello cherry and ripe blueberry aromas greet the nostrils followed by some dried herb, earth and spice notes. Luscious blueberry, liquorice and morello cherry fruits carry a fleshy textured feel across the medium to full bodied palate. Notions of dried herbs and spicy earth chime in across the back half. Ripe polished tannins with a generously fruited conclusion.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
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2025 Warrabilla Reserve RieslingRutherglen, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$26. 99Bottle$323.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 12%Closure: StelvinA zesty Riesling that shows impressive tension and focus.
Brilliant water like core with green tinted edges. Lime, orange blossom and citrus aromas jump out of the glass followed by some chalky talc and flinty mineral notes. Zesty lime, citrus and orange rind fruits line the palate which shows impressive tension and focus. Some green apple and chalky talc elements sit in the background. Racy acidity with a long mouth watering finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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2026 La Prova FianoAdelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)ABV: 13.2%Closure: StelvinTextured and intensely flavoured with a long mouth watering finish.
Fifty percent barrel fermented in old French oak puncheons to enhance the wines texture. Brilliant pale straw colour with green tinged edges and a watery hue. Green apple, lime and pear aromas intermingle with fresh herb and wet stone notes. Fleshy pear, green apple and lime fruits are delivered with impressive intensity and textural shape. Infusions of fresh herbs, faint almond and a saline like minerality linger across the back half. Crisp acidity with a long mouth watering finish.
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2025 Paralian Marmont Vineyard Blewitt Springs GrenacheMcLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$42. 99Bottle$515.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2026-2034)ABV: 14%Closure: StelvinTense yet powerful with muscular tannins and a long, succulent yet chiselled finish.
Dark red core with black tinged edges and a vibrant red to dark red hue. Pronounced dark raspberry, liquorice and black cherry scents jump out of the glass trailed by some ripe blueberry, earth and peppered herb notes. Juicy dark raspberry, liquorice and blueberry fruits are underpinned by bright acidity which imparts a fresh feel. Vanillin spice, scorched earth and pepper elements are scattered across the back half. Tense yet powerful, it has muscular tannins and a long succulent yet chiselled finish.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 14%Other Reviews…..
From 1960s vines in Blewitt Springs planted to Holocene sand; 20% whole bunch, about 21 days on skins, then 10 months in an old 2500L foudre. There’s a compactness to this, a quietness on opening, fruit enmeshed presently, but there’s concentration, balance and prettiness within. Cranberry, ripe raspberry, damson plum, marasca cherry, some darker cherry, too. Hints of dusky rose, ground cinnamon, white pepper, brown cardamom, bitter herbs, the palate buoyant yet intense, the fine-boned tannins and enlivening acidity invigorating. There’s a lot yet to unfurl, but it’s all there. Drink by 2037.
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2025 Craigie Knowe White Label Pinot NoirTasmania, AUSTRALIA$32. 99Bottle$395.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinA light, savoury, red fruited Pinot.
Semi translucent dark red colour with black toned edges and a vibrant red hue. Fragrant red cherry and strawberry scents combine with violet, fresh herb, subtle bramble and rhubarb notes. Light in body, red cherry, winter strawberry and delicate rhubarb fruits meld into a forest floor, fresh herb and subtle spicy cedar back drop. Showing good freshness it has polished tannins and a savoury red fruited finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
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2026 Vasse Felix Classic Dry RoseMargaret River, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA$18. 99Bottle$227.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinA delicious, silky textured Rose.
Made from Shiraz grapes. Pale salmon pink tinged colour. Delightful peach, pomegranate and raspberry scents drift out of the glass with some musk and wet stone notes also evident. Slippery textured raspberry, strawberry and pomegranate fruits are delivered with impressive intensity over a back drop of musk and subtle stony elements. Brisk acidity lending vibrancy to the long supple finish.
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2025 Famille Perrin Cotes du Rhone Reserve RoseCotes du Rhone, Southern Rhone, FRANCE$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinSlippery textured with brisk acidity and a refreshingly, savoury finish.
This seductive Rose is made from a blend of Cinsault, Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah grapes. Pale damask pink tinged colour with enticing pomegranate, raspberry, peach, musk and wet stone aromas engaging the olfactory senses. On the palate spicy peach, raspberry and pomegranate fruits overlay a musk and wet slate infused back drop. Slippery textured with a lick of brisk acidity enlivening the refreshingly, savoury finish.
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2023 Barwon Ridge Pinot NoirGeelong, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$39. 99Bottle$479.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2026-2030)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinLight and supple with red fruits over a brambly back drop.
Semi translucent red to dark red colour with black toned edges and a light red hue. Nosing offers up aromas of red cherry, winter strawberry and rhubarb followed by some brambly cedar, forest floor and spice notes. Light and supple in its flow across the palate, red cherry and strawberry fruits are featured over a rhubarb, forest floor and spicy bramble back drop. Fine grained tannins with ample freshness across the elegant finish.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
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2023 Paul Conti Cabernet SauvignonMargaret River, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA$26. 99Bottle$323.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2026-2034)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinConcentrated, deeply fruited and grippy.
Impenetrable inky black heart with a very deep dark red black hue. Lifted blackcurrant, mulberry and liquorice aromas are interwoven with cedary tobacco, black olive and spice notes. Rich, concentrated blackcurrant and liquorice fruits are framed by firm tannins. Vanillin cedar, tobacco, minty earth and spice elements form the underbelly. Concludes long, deeply fruited and grippy.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 14.5%Other Reviews…..
No mistaking this is cabernet, and cabernet from the heart of Margaret River, not far from Cowaramup. A small amount of malbec, that often-unheralded blending partner, adds to the palate’s depth. The result is quite soft but still structured, with deep fruit characters. A touch of bay leaf and olive tapenade adds complexity. It will handle medium-term cellaring but is ideal for early drinking.
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2025 Saracco Moscato d’Asti (750ml)Piedmont, ITALY$32. 99Bottle$395.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2026-2029)ABV: 5.5%Closure: StelvinLusciously fruited and spritzy with a light, airy feel.
Described by Vinous Media wine critic Ian D'Agata as the 'DRC of Moscato d'Asti', this is a captivating example of Moscato.
Pours with a delicate fizzy mousse. A gentle spritz flows through the very pale coloured base. Freshly squeezed grape juice, mango, pineapple and subtle floral musk like notes fill the nostrils. Light, refreshingly sweet and frisky, the palate is decorated with flavours of grape juice, tropical fruits, mango and musk. Finishes long, fruity and effervescent.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 5.5%Other Reviews….
White peaches kissed with fresh mint flowing through jasmine petals and wild thyme, each aromatic layer floating like summer memories. The palate dances with perfect balance, where ripe nectarines and elegant sweetness ride waves of vibrant acidity. This is Moscato d'Asti showing its truest self, where delicate bubbles and pristine fruit linger. Pour it with spicy Vietnamese spring rolls now, save some for fresh peach tart later, this wine knows no boundaries.
95 Points
Wine EnthusiastThere’s a lot of terrible Moscato about, especially some of the gross sickly local examples, but when Moscato is good, it’s very much a refreshing treat.
Juicy white peach, mint, perfume. There’s a tickle of fine bubbles, acidity balances sweetness, and that tussle between those two things is the hallmark of good Moscato. There’s a feathering of grip and the finish is juicy and long. Bloody yum. This is a banger. Drink 2026-2027.
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2023 Peter Lehmann The Bond Cabernet SauvignonBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)ABV: 14%Closure: StelvinRich and sturdy with ample flesh and weight.
Dense inky black colour with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Nosing offers up aromas of blackcurrant, liquorice and mulberry which are complimented by vanillin cedar, tobacco and spicy mint notes. Rich blackcurrant, liquorice and mulberry fruits carry ample weight and flesh over a cedary tobacco, dried herb and spicy black olive back drop. A sturdy tannin structure imparts some gentle grip across the generous finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
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2026 Warrabilla Small Batch FianoRutherglen, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$26. 99Bottle$323.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2026-2027)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinA thirst-quenching Fiano with good mid palate shape.
Brilliant pale straw colour with green tinged edges and a watery hue. Drifting through the nostrils are aromas of pear, red apple and subtle honeysuckle which are trailed by whiffs of guava and fresh herbs. Vibrant pear, lime, green apple and guava fruits are underscored by infusions of fresh herbs. Good mid palate shape with zingy mineral infused acidity that generates an energized feel across the thirst-quenching finish.
Drink over the next year.
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2025 Pasqua 11 Minutes RoseVeneto, ITALY$33. 99Bottle$407.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)ABV: 12.5%Closure: Glass StopperA delicious, slippery textured Rose.
Made from a blend of 50% Corvina, 25% Trebbiano, 15% Syrah and 10% Carmenère. Pale damask pink tinged colour. Fragrant aromas of raspberry, white peach and musk stream out of the glass with some pomegranate and subtle wet stone notes also evident. Delicious peach, raspberry and musk flavours overlay a wet stone back drop. Slippery textured it has brisk acidity and a long supple finish.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
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2025 Tiefenbrunner Merus Pinot GrigioAlto Adige, ITALY$37. 99Bottle$455.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2026-2029)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinNicely shaped with lively acidity and a long spice laden finish.
Founded in 1848 Tiefenbrunner is considered to be a benchmark producer in the Alto-Adige region. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks followed by four months ageing on lees in concrete vats.
Brilliant pale straw colour with green flecked edges and a watery hue. Citrus, pear and green apple skin aromas are trailed by some stony mineral notes. Delicious pear, red apple skin and citrus flavours carry a shapely feel across the palate with notions of subtle dried honey, quince and spice extending across the back half. Excellent concentration with lively acidity and a long spice laden finish.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
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2024 Bass River House Block MerlotGippsland, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinMin 12
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2012 Signatory Vintage Linkwood 12 Year Old 100 Proof Edition #68 Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND$119. 99Bottle$1439.88 DozenABV: 57.1%Our first ever Linkwood from Signatory's 100 proof series looks right on target for a big, spicy, fruit-laden dram. The dark-horse distillery remains a prestigious Diageo facility providing quality fillings for a number of blended Scotch brands, including Johnnie Walker and White Horse. Signatory’s 100 Proof Edition is drawn from 1st and 2nd Fill Oloroso Sherry Butts. The higher bottling strength of 57.1% ABV aims to highlight Linkwood’s orchard fruit character with extra drive coming from rich sherry notes. Flavour-wise, think stewed fruits, soft toffee richness, and subtle nutty depths from the oloroso influence, finishing with baked apple, dried fruit and a lingering sherry glow. Alongside the modest price tag is the fact that Linkwood's market presence is very minimal, so these releases typically incite a bit of interest. Non-chill filtered.
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2024 Vasse Felix Filius ShirazMargaret River, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA$26. 99Bottle$323.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 14%Closure: StelvinMid weighted and generously fleshed with some inkiness to the pepper laced finish.
Pitch black heart with a deep dark purple hue. Peppery dark cherry and liquorice aromas intermingle with smoky vanillin cedar, earth and subtle spicy fennel notes. Mid weighted, the palate is generously fleshed with juicy dark cherry and liquorice fruits which overlay a spicy vanillin cedar, earth and peppered fennel back drop. Slightly grainy tannins with a youthful underlying freshness and a peppered earth laced finish that carries a slightly inky feel.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 14%Other Reviews…..
So aromatic, full of pepper, pimento and a touch of clove. Florals, too. Very appealing. It’s a generous style of juicy fruit, all plums and blackcurrants, concentrated and rich, with plentiful, firm tannins and bright acidity to close. Just a touch raw, although in time, or with food, that will disappear. All things considered, including the price, this is terrific. Drink by 2034.
93 Points
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2024 Gapsted Estate High Country AlbarinoAlpine Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinVibrant guava, lime and green apple fruits underscored by crisp mineral laced acidity.
Brilliant pale straw colour with gleaming green tinged edges and a watery hue. Nosing reveals aromas of guava, pear and lime followed by faint honeysuckle and wet slate notes. Vibrant guava, lime and green apple fruits line the palate underscored by crisp mineral laced acidity. Dry invigorating finish with some wet slate characters lingering across it.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
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2023 Elderton Command Single Vineyard ShirazBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$135. 00Bottle$1620.00 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2026-2034)ABV: 14.9%Closure: StelvinGorgeously rich, seductive and plush yet refined and stylish.
Since the inaugural 1984 vintage Elderton Command Shiraz has established a formidable international reputation. Planted in 1894 the Command vineyard is located on the southern edge of the Nuriootpa township and planted on deep alluvial silt over red and brown earth and limestone. The majority of the rows are orientated east-west (as opposed to the more common orientation of north-south). This enables cooling breezes from the Barossa Ranges to flow through the rows of vines rather than against them. Maturation takes place in a combination of new French and American oak puncheons for 24 months, the wine is then given a further 12 months bottle age before being released.
Dense pitch black dark red colour with a dark red hue. Wafting from the glass are decadent scents of dark plum, liquorice, vanillin oak and mocha trailed by some scorched earth, fennel and pepper notes. Gorgeously rich, seductive and plush, the opulent palate is engulfed with dark plum, liquorice, vanillin oak and fennel flavours. Scorched earth, spice, mocha and pepper elements trail off into the distance. Velvet smooth yet structured tannin framework with a slightly more finessed feel to the long, sumptuous finish. A more refined, stylish expression of Command.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 14.9%Other Reviews….
The 2023 Command Single Vineyard Shiraz is from a cool, wet vintage, as the note below will attest, not dissimilar to the 2017 vintage. Here, the fruit is sweet and nuanced, with licorice, cocoa and pomegranate. Having tasted these wines today going back to 1985, it is abundantly clear that these wines look so good with some bottle age. While their youth is attractive, nothing beats the complexity gained in time. It's over to you to decide when you choose to drink your wine, but I personally would like to see this wine with around seven years from harvest. 14.9% alcohol, sealed under screw cap. Drink 2026-2053.
96 Points
Erin Larkin – Robert Parker’s The Wine AdvocateOne of the most iconic Shiraz from the Barossa Valley, the first vintage was 1984. The release of this wine is always eagerly awaited. From a Nuriootpa Vineyard, the vines are now 132 years of age. Maturation was in a mix of new French and American oak puncheons for twenty-three months. Opaque maroon with a dark crimson rim, it offers a most evocative nose. Seriously impressive oak integration, we have aromas of chocolate, blackberries, mocha, cocoa powder, bay leaves, vanilla, coffee beans, charcuterie, cloves and a flick of gum leaf. Exhibiting a supple and seductive texture through to satiny tannins, this is beautifully balanced with great length. A wonderful Barossa Shiraz for enjoying over the next twenty to twenty-five years. At the moment, I have it scored at the same level as the stunning 2022 vintage of this wine, however, if pushed I would probably go for the older wine by a whisker. Whether that remains so over time, we look forward to finding out. Drink 2026-2051.
97 Points
Ken Gargett – WinePilot.comClassic Barossan shiraz but with a contemporary feel to its form. Pure and ripe satsuma plum, blackberry and black cherry fruits, layered with baking spices, cedar, tamari, dark chocolate, roast meats, licorice, tobacco, fruitcake and warm earth. Full bodied with unctuous black forest berry and plum fruits dredged in spice, but finely structured with a brightness and fresh line of travel, the fine, silty tannins and a sprightly line of acidity pushing the wine forward. Drink by 2046.
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2025 Warrabilla Reserve GrenacheRutherglen, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$32. 99Bottle$395.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)ABV: 15.5%Closure: StelvinRich and juicy with a long spice and pepper laden finish.
Semi translucent red to dark red colour with black toned edges and a light red hue. Spicy dark raspberry and red liquorice aromas sail through the nostrils followed by some red plum, vanillin confectionary and peppered earth notes. Rich juicy dark raspberry, liquorice and dark cherry fruits abound with subtle scorched earth, vanillin spice and pepper elements the undercard. Ripe yet gently chalky tannins with energetic acidity and a long succulent spice and pepper laden finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
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2023 La Chablisienne La Pierrelee ChablisChablis, FRANCEReduced from $49.99$44. 99Bottle$539.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)ABV: 12.5%Closure: Diam CorkA delectable Chablis with the long finish carrying a river stone like feel.
Established in 1923 by a number of winemakers as cooperative operation, the expressive Chablis La Pierrelee comes from a variety of communes in the appellation with vines on average 20 years old. Maturation is for approximately 12 months on fine lees in tanks and barrels.
Brilliant pale straw colour with green highlighted edges and a watery hue. Attractive pear and lime aromas stem from the glass with splendid intensity followed by some green apple, wet slate and oyster shell like notes. Delectable pear, lime and green apple fruits carry nice shape across the palate with notions of wet slate, oyster shell and mineral extending across the rear. Brisk acidity with a long finish that carries a river stone like feel.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
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2026 Nicks Secret PLTS Clare Valley RieslingClare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIAReduced from $22.99$13. 99Bottle$167.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 11%Closure: StelvinEstablished in 1983, this family owned and run estate is one of Clare Valley’s finest Riesling producers. Sourced from a number of sites across the Clare Valley, this is a classically styled zingy Riesling that’s bursting with flavour making it an absolute steal at the Nicks Secret price of just $13.99.
Zesty, intensely flavoured and energized, this has all the attributes of Classic Clare Valley Riesling.
Brilliant water like colour with green tinged edges. Leaping out of the glass are classic lime, citrus and orange rind scents complimented by some talc and chalky mineral notes. Zesty lime and citrus fruits are delivered with excellent intensity across the palate. Crunchy mouth feel with notions of orange rind, chalky talc, green apple and steely mineral elements sitting in the background. Crisp and energized it finishes long and scrumptious.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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Matsui Sakura Cask Single Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml)JAPANReduced from $199.00$149. 99Bottle$1799.88 DozenABV: 43%Of the three NAS whiskies in the Matsui line-up (Mizunara Cask, Peated and Sakura Cask), the latter is arguably the most intriguing. Cherry wood barrels are hardly something you come across everyday. Tasted next to Matsui's Mizunara Cask, this is more robust with a drier, spicier profile. Chocolatey malt surfaces before a flash of succulence; hints of unripe cherry and papaya tart up the finish, while echoing spices seemingly never give up. It's like an Eastern equivalent to European oak sherry-matured malt, being more vibrant and less sweet than what you typically get from American oak. Reportedly, the casks used were 'hybrids' - heads were removed and replaced with native cherry wood. Regardless, Sakura's novel character ensures it will be a talking point in any Japanese whisky collection. The species holds an important place in Japanese culture and is often used by artists as a metaphor for the ephemerality of beauty and life. The export label was painted by Japanese Master, Kikukawa Eizan. 43% Alc./Vol. Tasted from a 20ml sample.
- Arran 14 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Isle of Arran, SCOTLAND$159. 99Bottle$1919.88 DozenABV: 46%
Matured primarily in Bourbon barrels and complemented by a proportion of Palo Cortado Sherry casks, Arran 14 makes a comeback in this newly presented edition. The bourbon casks bring vibrant notes of vanilla, orchard fruit and citrus, while the Palo Cortado casks add layers of dried fruit, toasted nuts and subtle spice. As with all Arrans, the whisky comes at a decent strength and bottled without chill filtration. 46% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... A lovely, honest Arran – though with a label color I'd prefer for the garden. Good thing it doesn't taste like lavender ;) - whiskybase.com
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Hellyers Road Distillery Richly Peated 9 Year Old Single Malt Australian Whisky (700ml)Tasmania, AUSTRALIA$179. 99Bottle$2159.88 DozenABV: 48.3%Crafted from barley peated to 45-55 ppm, then matured in first-fill American oak ex-bourbon barrels sourced from Heaven Hill. Initially more fruity than smoky on the nose (apple and elderflower), otherwise a very successful, Highland-inspired drier-styled peater. Cocoa and bitter dark chocolate abound, alongside wood smoke, hints of mezcal, a burst of sweet oak and citrus. The oily, well-tuned finish continues the theme with subtle barbecue char through the aftertaste. Very tasty. 48.3% Alc./Vol. Non-chill-filtered.
Notes from the producers... Nose: Meaty, smoky and satisfying. Speck, fresh herbs, lemon zest and honey. Palate: Sweet campfire smoke, coastal green lichen, and damp bark. Distinctly Tasmanian. A sweet mid palate, toffee apple and citrus zest before a classical peat crescendo. Finish: Medium length with persistent salinity.
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Hellyers Road Distillery Olorosso de Jerez 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Matured Single Malt Australian Whisky (700ml)Tasmania, AUSTRALIA$199. 99Bottle$2399.88 DozenABV: 46.2%Other reviews... Ten years in a Spanish Oloroso Sherry cask is a significant achievement for an Australian whisky, as local wine casks are much more common, and most are much younger. "Sherry" can be a confusing term too, because companies still use the word to refer to Australian sherry-style fortified wines, which are actually "Apera". Here it's the real deal: Hellyers importing the cask from Jerez, where sherry has been made for centuries. This whisky displays all the bright fruit of a good Spanish fortified on the nose, again with that lovely orange cake note at the fore, backed up by creamy marzipan. It smells delicious, and it's not too oaky at 10 years in the Aussie climate. Light on the palate with plenty of perfume tipping just a touch into soapiness, this lovely, light whisky is perfect for those who enjoy a dry sherry. 89 points - winecompanion.com.au
















































