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    2022 Domaine de la Vougeraie Gevrey-Chambertin Les Evocelles
    Burgundy, FRANCE
    $250. 00
    Bottle
    $3000.00 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Cork

    Fleshy and supple with an amply fruited mid length finish.

    Dark red core with black toned edges and a red to dark red hue. Nosing evokes aromas of sour to red cherries, hints of stalk, fresh herb, forest floor and spice notes. Fleshy dark cherry and strawberry fruits seamlessly integrate with subtle dried herb, forest floor, delicate cedar and spice elements. Supple mid palate feel with polished tannins and an amply fruited mid length finish.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

    Other Reviews…..
    Racked this morning. Quite a dense purple. Definitely the darker side of raspberry on the nose. A concentrated dark raspberry fruit with plenty of pepper notes behind, adding counterpoint to the ripe fruit which surges back at the finish. This adds to the argument that Evocelles is at least half way to being a 1er Cru. Drink from 2030-2037. Tasted Nov 2023.
    91-93 Points
    Jasper Morris – Inside Burgundy

    The 2022 Gevrey-Chambertin Les Evocelles, which has small berries due to millerandage, has a lilting bouquet of red and blue fruit, a touch of violet in the background, and more mineralité than the La Justice. The medium-bodied palate is cohesive and focused with fine tannins, well-judged acidity and a bright, sapid finish. This is a delightful Gevrey-Chambertin. Drink 2026-2040.
    91-93 Points
    Neal Martin - Vinous

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    2024 The Crossings Sauvignon Blanc
    Marlborough, NEW ZEALAND
    $17. 99
    Bottle
    $215.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2025-2026)
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Zesty Sauvignon Blanc with crisp acidity and a finish of admirable length.

    Brilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Pungent herbaceous gooseberry, passionfruit and green apple aromas fill the nostrils complimented by some grassy asparagus notes. Zesty gooseberry, passionfruit and green apple flavours drive the palate with some herbaceous grassy elements the back drop. Crisp acidity with a dry, mouth watering finish that shows admirable length.
    Drink over the next year.
    Alc. 12.5%

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    2022 Domaine Faiveley Mercurey 1er Cru Clos des Myglands Monopole
    Burgundy, FRANCE
    $99. 99
    Bottle
    $1199.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Cork

    Light, juicy and fresh with bright acidity and a refined amply fruited conclusion.

    Aged for 15 months in French oak barrels (30% of which are new). Deep dark red black tinged colour with a vibrant red to dark red hue. Fragrant scents of violet, freshly crushed cherries and wild strawberries sail out of the glass trailed by some anise, fresh herb and blueberry spice notes. Light, juicy and fresh, the palate sports cherry and wild strawberry fruits over a delicate back drop of anise, fresh herb infusions, earth and spice. Bright acidity and polished tannins with a refined amply fruited conclusion.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

    Other Reviews…..
    Enticing nose of black raspberries and sour cherries. Wonderful freshness and vitality. Silky tannins for this appellation. Long, clean and bright finish.
    93-94 Points
    JamesSuckling.com

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    2022 Massena The Moonlight Run Shiraz Mataro Grenache
    Barossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $26. 99
    Bottle
    $323.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Rich, weighty and lush with a chewy feel.

    Deep black dark red colour with a dark red hue. Aromas of liquorice, dark plum and black raspberry drift through the nostrils complimented by some scorched earth and peppered dried herb notes. Rich, weighty and lush the palate is swamped with black cherry, liquorice and black raspberry fruits. Imparting a chewy feel onto the otherwise opulently textured palate is a sturdy tannin structure. Terrific concentration and power with scorched earth, spicy vanillin cedar and peppered meats forming the underbelly. Concludes long, peppery and mildly muscular.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 14.5%

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    2019 Tim Adams Aberfeldy Shiraz
    Clare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $59. 99
    Bottle
    $719.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)
    ABV: 14.9%
    Closure: Stelvin

    A rich, densely concentrated Clare Shiraz saturated with opulent, dark chocolatey fruit.

    Aged in new American oak hogsheads for 24 months. Dense inky black heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Potent aromas of dark plum, liquorice and mocha waft through the nostrils complimented by toasty vanillin oak, subtle earth and spice notes. Rich, powerful and densely concentrated the palate is engulfed with lavish dark plum, liquorice, dark chocolate and vanillin oak flavours. Earthy mocha and spice elements ensue. Opulently textured it has a velvet smooth yet underlyingly sturdy tannin structure. Concludes long and plush.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 14.9%

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    2022 Benanti Etna Rosso
    Sicily, ITALY
    $54. 99
    Bottle
    $659.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Diam Cork

    Light to medium bodied with fresh acidity and some muscular tannins lending a mildly grippy feel to the elegant, red fruited finish.

    Semi translucent red to dark red colour with a light red hue. Elevated scents of spicy red raspberries, red liquorice and red cherries drift through the nostrils trailed by some crushed rock, dried herb and white pepper notes. Delicious red raspberry and red liquorice fruits make a supple entrance onto the light to medium bodied palate. Some muscular tannins firm up the back half with notions of crushed rock, earthy Mediterranean herb like infusions and pepper ensuing. Fresh acidity with a mildly grippy feel to the elegant, red fruited finish.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

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    2022 Domaine de la Vougeraie Vougeot Les Cras Premier Cru
    Burgundy, FRANCE
    $299. 00
    Bottle
    $3588.00 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2025-2033)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Cork

    Light and nicely fleshed with a refined feel to the medium to long conclusion.

    Dark red heart with a red hue. The nose slowly builds intensity to reveal a mix of sour and red cherry scents intermeshed with hints of violet, red liquorice, earth, fresh herbs and spicy cedar. Light and nicely fleshed across the palate with red to dark cherry and winter strawberry fruits overlaying a delicate earth, fresh herb and spicy cedar back drop. Velvety tannins with a refined feel to the medium to long conclusion.
    Drink over the next 6-8 years.
    Alc. 13%

    Other Reviews……
    A racily fresh purple, with a bouquet full of floral energy, as was the village Vougeot. Again, I could imagine whole bunches but there are none. Perhaps what I am tasting is the effect of retaining whole berries from the top-end destemmer which they now use, suggests Sylvie. A saline finish alongside abundant red fruit. Drink from 2030-2037. Tasted Nov 2023.
    91-94 Points
    Jasper Morris – Inside Burgundy

    The 2022 Vougeot Les Cras 1er Cru has an uncomplicated nose: black plum and briar, missing a bit of presence compared to some of the other cuvées. The palate is more promising, with a corpulent entry counterbalanced by a silver bead of acidity, quite strict, finishing with a touch of sour cherry. Quite peppery on the aftertaste. Worth seeking out. Drink 2026-2038.
    91-93 Points
    Neal Martin - Vinous

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    2021 Kay Brothers Amery Vineyard Basket Pressed Grenache
    McLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $29. 99
    Bottle
    $359.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2025-2029)
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    A rich, juicy Grenache that concludes long, succulent and spicy.

    Matured for 10 months in seasoned French oak puncheons. Dark red core with black tinged edges and a dark red hue. Spicy dark raspberry and liquorice scents fill the nostrils complimented by herb du Provence, vanillin earth and subtle pepper notes. Rich juicy dark raspberry, liquorice and dark to black cherry fruits swamp the mouth. Vanillin confectionary, subtle earth and spice elements the undercard. Excellent intensity with velvet smooth tannins and a lush, opulent feel. Concludes long, succulent and spicy.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 14.5%

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    2021 Domaine Confuron-Cotetidot Vosne-Romanne
    Burgundy, FRANCE
    $175. 00
    Bottle
    $2100.00 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2025-2033)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Cork

    Light and fresh yet concentrated with some gentle grip on the long savoury finish.

    Deep dark red core with black toned edges and a dark red hue. Pretty violet, red cherry and winter strawberry aromas infused with earthy notes are trailed by some provincial herb and spicy cedar notes. Rich red cherry and strawberry fruits are light and fresh in their feel across the palate yet show ample power and concentration. Dusty earth, dried herb and spicy cedar characters ensue. Lending some gentle grip and a subtle rusticity to the long savoury finish are firm, grainy yet integrated tannins.
    Drink over the next 6-8 years.
    Alc. 13%

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    2023 White Gate Wine Co. Grenache
    Barossa Valley, AUSTRALIA
    $36. 99
    Bottle
    $443.88 Dozen
    Minimum 6 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Diam Cork

    Rich, succulent Grenache with a prominent whole bunch influence.

    Includes 75% whole bunch fruit. Deep dark red core with black toned edges and a red to dark red hue. Rising out of the glass are red to dark raspberry, clove and red liquorice aromas followed by some smoky earth and peppered meat notes. Rich, succulent and spicy, the palate is layered with dark raspberry and liquorice fruit infused with dried clove. Sleek mouth feel with notions of scorched earth, dried meats and peppered dried herbs lying underneath. Velvet smooth tannins concluding long, fleshy and peppery.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

    Other Reviews…..
    What a flavour bomb we have here! It's melt in your mouth kind of stuff. So evocative, so expressive, it's an absolute delight to drink and demands selfishness and large pours at that.
    Picked earlier than the 2022, the fruit comes off 90+ year old vines just to the west of Nurioopta. That slight tweak with harvest has paid dividends deluxe.
    Pretty and vivid aromas explode from the glass unravelling with incredible ease. So floral and gorgeously perfumed, this is an utterly seductive drink. Think lavender, purple flowers, dried red petals and ripe blueberries smeared all over your face. And if that's not enough to get the juices flowing, well-handled fruit floods the mouth highlighted by an abundance of purple berries and blueberries driving its medium body frame. A fine milk chocolate textural presence slides through late with a lick of spice and a fine rub of brick dust tannin that lingers on a respectable finish. What an absolute winner! Go here.
    Drink to five years.
    94 Points
    QWineReviews.com

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    2023 Famille Hugel Classic Riesling
    Alsace, FRANCE
    $49. 99
    Bottle
    $599.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)
    ABV: 12%
    Closure: Diam Cork

    Energetic Riesling with frisky acidity and a mineral laced finish.

    Brilliant very pale straw colour with a subtle tinge of green around the outskirts and a watery hue. Lifted lime and red apple scents intermingle with hints of honeysuckle, quince and wet steel. Energetic lime and red apple skin flavours are underscored by frisky acidity. Some fresh pear, wet slate and mineral elements are spread across the back half. Finishes dry with a mineral laced aftertaste.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 12%

    Other Reviews….
    This is a wonderfully fresh and expressive dry riesling with a slew of citrus aromas, but also some spring flowers and meadows. The vivacity of the medium-bodied palate is as impressive as the depth in the long, crisp finish, where it bares its Alsace soul. Drink or hold.
    92 Points
    JamesSuckling.com

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    2021 Inkwell Infidels Primitivo
    McLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $27. 99
    Bottle
    $335.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2025-2027)
    ABV: 14.1%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Medium to full bodied with sweet black fruit flavours melding into a spicy raisin and cinnamon back drop.

    Dark red black tinged core with a dark red hue. Sweet black plum, liquorice and raisin scents mix with vanillin spice and cinnamon notes. On the medium to full bodied palate sweet black plum, morello cherry and liquorice flavours meld into a spicy raisin and cinnamon back drop. Polished tannins with raisin and cinnamon laced aftertaste.
    Drink over the next 1-2 years.
    Alc. 14.1%

    Other Reviews…..
    The fruit is pure, the perfumes clear, the mouthfeel soft. There’s an integrity to this wine but, at heart, it’s a crowd-pleaser. It tastes of boysenberry and earth, sweet jubey berries in general and something woody, like sandalwood. It’s a wine of grain and groove and silk. It’s most enjoyable. Drink 2024-2031.
    92 Points
    Campbell Mattinson – The Wine Front

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    2024 Buller Wines RLB Pinot Grigio
    Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $15. 99
    Bottle
    $191.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2025-2026)
    ABV: 12%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Light and refreshing with a crisp edge.

    Brilliant very pale straw colour with a watery hue. Pear, green apple and citrus scents are trailed by some mineral notes. Pear, red apple and lime fruits carry nice shape across the light refreshing palate. Some citrusy mineral elements persist through the dry finish that has a crisp edge to it.
    Drink over the next year.
    Alc. 12%

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    2024 Chateau Pontet Canet Pre-Arrival Offer
    Pauillac, Bordeaux, FRANCE
    $199. 00
    Bottle
    $2388.00 Dozen
    Closure: Cork

    Today Chateau Pontet Canet is one of the most popular and collectable wines in all of Bordeaux, and much of this success has come from the extraordinary quality of wines made in the last two decades. While ranked as a Fifth Growth in the 1855 Classification, today the property would easily be regarded as a Second Growth as the wines often rival the best in the region. Much of the emphasis at Pontet Canet is in the vineyard, and the property has converted to 100% biodynamics as of 2005. The vineyard is next to Chateau Mouton-Rothschild, and is planted to 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot.

    Other Reviews....
    The 2024 Pontet-Canet underlines the fact that daring to harvest late paid dividends in this challenging vintage, wafting from the glass with aromas of cassis, black raspberries and plums mingled with accents of rose petals, licorice and exotic spices. Medium to full-bodied, deep and integrated, with mid-palate density that's all too rare this year, it's layered, suave and seamless, concluding with a long, sapid finish. Picking began on September 26 and concluded on October 11, with the heart of the estate's old-vine Cabernet Sauvignon coming in between the seventh and the ninth, well after many châteaux had finished their harvest. Greater reactivity during the season means that Pontet-Canet's vineyards are gaining in vigor, while in the winery, a lighter touch with extraction, systematic climate control and a wholesale refinement of the estate's cooperage choices have brought new harmony and sensuality to this estate's wines. That has combined with a willingness to take risks with harvest dates to deliver what is clearly one of the wines of the vintage. The blend is roughly half Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with the balance Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc.
    94-96 points
    William Kelley - Wine Advocate

    The 2024 Pontet-Canet is one of the most elegant wines I have tasted here in some time, as in a long time. Brisk acids and beams of tannin shape a mid-weight, classically built Pontet-Canet unlike any I have tasted. The 2024 is not an obvious wine, it does not have the opulence of most recent years, rather it is a wine that impresses with its energy, tension and class. Floral, spice and mineral notes stain the palate in this vibrant, beautifully sculpted Pontet-Canet. The 2024 is seriously impressive, but it is also less immediate than what was once the norm because of a shift towards a style that favors greater energy and vibrancy than in the recent past. The evolution here is going to be fascinating to follow in the coming years. Tasted three times. Drink 2032-2044.
    94-96 points
    Antonio Galloni - Vinous

    Vibrant ruby in colour with violet edging, this is beautifully measured, with a careful release of black fruits. Puts the focus on the floral side of Cabernet Sauvignon, with rose petals, chamomile, fragrant tomato leaf and lilac. There is austerity on the opening, with tight architecture but as it opens juice begins to flow through the pumice and slate-textured tannins, and this delivers a finessed, slim-style of Pauillac, with plenty of ageing potential and quiet confidence. One of the successes of the vintage. Harvest September 26 through to October 11. 3.8ph, 50% new oak, 35% concrete amphoras. Tasted twice. Drink 2032-2046.
    94 points
    Jane Anson - Inside Bordeaux

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    2024 Giant Steps Pinot Noir
    Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $37. 99
    Bottle
    $455.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Slippery mid palate feel with juicy red to dark fruits extending through the long savoury finish.

    Matured in French oak (10% new, 90% older) for a period of 8 months. Vibrant dark red core with black toned edges and a light red hue. Fragrant and spicy, red to dark cherry, strawberry and red liquorice aromas unfurl from the glass with some gentle clove, forest floor and cedar notes also evident. Slippery mid palate feel with juicy red to dark cherry, strawberry and red plum fruits decorating the palate over a subtle dried clove, forest floor and spicy cedar back drop. Excellent intensity with slightly grainy but integrated tannins concluding long and savoury.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

    Other Reviews….
    A 50/50% mix of upper and lower Yarra estate and grower fruit. 30% whole bunches. A very bright crimson purple. Pretty and complex with aromas of red cherry skins and rhubarb together with some pink peppercorn spice and a light savoury edge. More approachable than the '23. As a young wine, the medium-bodied palate is spicy, silky and long. It'll probably age well but it's so good to drink now that there's no need to bother! Drink by 2030.
    95 points
    Philip Rich - James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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    2024 Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc
    Marlborough, NEW ZEALAND
    $47. 99
    Bottle
    $575.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2025-2027)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    A mouth watering rendition of New Zealand’s most famous Sauvignon Blanc.

    The 2024 release of the Sauvignon Blanc that put New Zealand wine on the map marks it’s 40th vintage. Brilliant pale straw colour with highlights of green around the outskirts and a watery hue. Soaring out of the glass are intense passionfruit, guava and ripe gooseberry aromas followed by hints of capsicum and grassy asparagus like notes. Mouth watering passionfruit, guava and lime fruits are delivered with excellent concentration. Herbaceous gooseberry, grassy asparagus and subtle capsicum accents lie underneath. Crisp acidity finishing long and scrumptious.
    Drink over the next 1-2 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

    Other Reviews…..
    Sleek, seamless and expressive, with notes of ruby grapefruit, Key lime, mango puree, salted and preserved lemon, and lemon basil, plus details of fresh sea salt, all on a mouthwatering frame. Shows plenty of intensity on the long, expressive finish, where a hint of green tea emerges.
    93 points
    Wine Spectator

    Lochlea Sowing Edition Third Crop Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)
    Lowlands, SCOTLAND
    $129. 99
    Bottle
    $1559.88 Dozen
    ABV: 46%

    Lochlea have scored some high ratings for a relatively young distillery, including 94 points from Whisky Advocate for their cask strength inaugural release. This limited edition is the final instalment in their seasonal whisky series. Aimed at showcasing the spirit style in a variety of casks, reflecting the farming calendar, like the First and Second Crops, Sowing Edition Third Crop has been 100% matured in first-fill Bourbon barrels. They remain the distillery's preference, as the apple notes of their new make complement the vanilla flavours typically imparted by these barrels. You might also find hints of almonds and rose petals on the nose, with apple blossom underpinned with white pepper and crisp pear on the palate. The finish is gentle, with notes of warm straw and freshly-cut grass. Like the previous editions, it comes bottled at 46% without chill filtration.

    Other reviews... We have followed the seasonal range and Lochlea's development with much interest. We are fascinated to see what the third and final round of the range will reveal and what they are planning for the future. Sowing Edition (Third Crop) is a bright, vibrant and lively whisky that is delicious and refreshing. We like youthful whiskies in good ex-bourbon casks and this is certainly one of those. - whiskyforeveryone.blogspot.com/

    Delord 25 Year Old Bas Armagnac (700ml)
    Armagnac, FRANCE
    $159. 99
    Bottle
    $1919.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    A departure from Delord's vintage-dated bottlings is this quarter-century old brandy with an age statement prominent on the label. The pricing is consistent with the rest of Delord's range, i.e. - surprisingly cheap. Apparently there is more colombard in the blend which fills out the fruitiness of the mid palate. Expect notes of cocoa, roasted nuts, baking spices, dried fruits and cinnamon.

    Founded by one of the mobile distillers of the region in 1893, Delord became a permanent operation in 1932 with an estate in the Bas Armagnac region. They distill from a mixture of ugni blanc, colombard, baco and folle-blanche, each vinified separately and then distilled using both continuous and batch stills. The former distillate is primarily used for spirits destined to age for a significant amount of time while the double distilled spirit is primarily used for younger expressions. 40% Alc./Vol.

    G.E. Massenez Butterscotch Caramel Liqueur (700ml)
    Alsace, FRANCE
    $49. 99
    Bottle
    $599.88 Dozen
    ABV: 15%

    Give a sweet and savoury twist to classic dessert cocktails with Massenez's new butterscotch caramel liqueur. Works in a crème brûlée cocktail, add a sweet twist to martinis, richen up an Old Fashioned or experiment with Rum & banana. 15% Alc./Vol.

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    2023 Moss Wood Amy’s
    Margaret River, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $32. 99
    Bottle
    $395.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Stelvin

    A Bordeaux style blend bristling with juicy red and blue fruit.

    Moss Wood’s entry level Cabernets, Amy’s, is a Bordeaux-styled blend that’s produced in an earlier drinking style loaded with generous fruit that shows plenty of flesh. Sourced from the Glenmore vineyard just north of Yallingup. It’s a blend of 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot, 6% Malbec and 5% Merlot. Maturation takes place in 228 litre older French oak barrels for a period of 18 months.
    Midnight black heart with a vibrant dark red hue. Delightful red to black currant and violet scents mix with some mulberry, red liquorice, lightly dusted vanillin cedar, tobacco and bay leaf notes. Mid weighted, the palate is layered with rich juicy red to black currant, red liquorice and blueberry fruits. Spicy vanillin cedar, delicate earth and infusions of bay leaf form the back drop. Excellent concentration with seamlessly integrated, fine grained tannins. The long, fresh finish bristling with a mix of succulent red and blue fruit.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 14%

    Other Reviews….
    This is a blend if cabernet sauvignon, petit verdot, malbec and merlot. In a good year like this one, it offers some of the best value classy red wine going around. This is as good as any in this line. Plush red fruit of tremendous intensity. A firm core of tannin and oak holds it firm as the succulent fruit washes through. Such energy and vibrancy.
    95 Points
    RayJordanWine.com.au

    Very much Cabernet Sauvignon dominant (83%), the wine also enjoys contributions from Merlot (5%), Malbec (6%) and Petit Verdot (6%). After fermentation and blending, the wine was returned to the 228-litre French oak barrels, none of them new, for maturation for a year and a half. A purple/maroon colour here, we have a nose exhibiting some of those classic Cab notes with black fruits, truffles, black cherries, cedar, cigar boxes and tobacco leaves, beef stock and graphite. There is deftly handled oak, silky tannins, excellent balance and length. This is a superb Cabernet blend and should drink beautifully for at least the next ten to twelve years. The team talk about it being approachable young and it certainly is, but I also think it has a long future – it simply has such fine balance and so much going on that it can’t miss. This is a stellar Amy’s. Drink 2024-2036.
    94 Points
    Ken Gargett – WinePilot.com

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    2024 Tahbilk Marsanne
    Nagambie Lakes, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $16. 99
    Bottle
    $203.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    A delicious rendition of Tahbilk’s ever reliable Marsanne.

    Established in 1860 and purchased by the Purbrick family in 1925, Tahbilk has the world’s largest single holding of Marsanne, a grape that plays a major role in some of the worlds most famed white wines, those of Hermitage in Northern Rhone.
    Brilliant pale straw colour with highlights of green around the outskirts and a watery hue. Fresh peach and lime aromas jump out of the glass complimented by some floral honeysuckle, apple skin and subtle spicy bees wax notes. On the palate delicious peach and red apple skin flavours meld into a back drop of lime, delicate honeysuckle and stony mineral elements. Supple in its feel it possesses solid concentration and vibrant underlying acidity. Dry, refreshing finish.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 12.5%

    Other Reviews....
    Such a steal at $22. Full of flavour, distinctive with it, long through the finish, and with a proven track record. It’s got so many ticks it feels quality certified. Stonefruit, grapefruit, slate, a pinch of salt and of course citrus. Intensity of flavour here is very good, as this wine is from all angles. Drink 2024-2035+
    93 Points
    Campbell Mattinson – The Wine Front

    Cape Byron Stone Beer Cask Single Malt Australian Whisky (700ml)
    New South Wales, AUSTRALIA
    $149. 99
    Bottle
    $1799.88 Dozen
    ABV: 46%

    Cape Byron continues as it began in 2016 - as a family owned and run operation situated on a Macadamia farm. Scotch Whisky Master, Jim McEwan is significant for his early involvement, alongside current distiller and owner, Eddie Brooks. Cape Byron's house style has been compared to Bruichladdich's "Classic Laddie" - not unwarranted, nor surprising. Full-size, 200 litre American oak ex-bourbon barrels are the mainstay, with multiple casks vatted for each release. The whiskies mature in a cool, damp environment and are bottled non-chill filtered. Here's another in a series of 'experiments', this time following a tradition more aligned with Northern European distilleries - maturation in x-beer casks. Aged in ex-bourbon barrels previously filled with Stone & Wood's rich and distinctive 'Stone Beer', a dark porter brewed with wood-fired stones, the resulting whisky offers notes of crème brûlée and indulgent vanilla custard, followed by a burst of fresh orange zest evolving into mocha and tiramisu. It concludes with a lingering honey note, leaving a sweet and satisfying finish. 46% Alc./Vol.

    Glenmorangie Single Malt Scotch Whisky Tasting Pack (4 x 100ml)
    Highlands, SCOTLAND
    $79. 99
    Bottle
    $959.88 Dozen

    Discover why Glenmorangie is one of world's best selling Single Malt Scotch Whiskies via this handsome tasting pack. The collection includes one 100ml bottle of each of the following expressions, beginning with the entry level 10 year old and building in richness as they progress.

    The Original Aged 10 Years – Bourbon cask matured.

    The Lasanta Aged 12 Years – Sherry cask finish.

    The Quinta Ruban Aged 14 Years – Port cask finish.

    The Nectar D’Or – Sauternes cask finish.

    1995 Chateau de Laubade Bas Armagnac (700ml)
    Armagnac, FRANCE
    $250. 00
    Bottle
    $3000.00 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    Château de Laubade only release these Armagnacs after a minimum of 15 years of ageing, each vintage beautifully presented in a hardwood box - in this case making the perfect gift for a 1995 anniversary of any kind! Anticipate deep, powerful flavours including candied prunes, dried fruits like figs, vanilla and coffee, all framed by fine oak tannins.

    More than eighty different vintages are currently being matured in Laubade’s cellars. The oldest vintage is from 1888. Each year tells a story dealing with the ongoing climate changes, cask quality and the cellar's temperature - all of which define the vintage identity. A culmination of rich know-how and dedication to quality from three generations, the Lesgourgues family continue to run their own 260 acre property. Planted to Ugni Blanc, Folle Blanche & Baco, each variety is distilled seperately. Notably, Laubade remains alone in coopering their own Gascon oak casks. Sustainable agriculture is also the standard here (manure is produced by 600 ewes). 40% Alc./Vol. Very limited stocks.

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    2023 Fat Bastard Chardonnay
    California, UNITED STATES
    Reduced from $14.99
    $13. 99
    Bottle
    $167.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2025-2027)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Luscious, full and sweetly fruited quaffing Chardonnay.

    The Fat Bastard brings welcome relief to those looking for a bigger, fuller style of Chardonnay amidst the current market trend of lighter, fresher and more elegant styles. Filling a gap in the market and delivering incredible value for money has made this our best selling Chardonnay over the last 9 years.
    Bright straw colour with pale gold tinged edges and a watery hue. Ripe peach, honeycomb and bacon fat scents fill the nostrils with some creme brulee and spicy butterscotch notes also evident. Rich and creamy, the palate is greeted with sweet ripe peach and crème brulee flavours which overlay a butterscotch, honeycomb, toast and spicy vanilla back drop. Soft, integrated acidity with a full, lusciously textured finish.
    Drink over the next 1-2 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

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    2023 Domaine Vincent Dancer Bourgogne Blanc
    Burgundy, FRANCE
    $145. 00
    Bottle
    $1740.00 Dozen
    ABV: 12%
    Closure: Cork

    Vincent Dancer runs a tiny operation based in chassagne-Montrachet where he crafts his wines from five hectares of well-situated vineyards. The winery is small even by the standards of Burgundy, and despite Dancer’s reclusive nature, the wines are well known to a small circle of restaurateurs and wine-lovers who reliably take their miniscule allocation year after year. Vincent is quietly individualistic, creating his own lean, bright, and savory style of wines, trusting his instincts and experience to make the best possible wine in his own way.

    Other Reviews....
    Aromas of white flowers, pear, crisp green apple and toasted nuts introduce Dancer's 2023 Bourgogne Blanc, a medium-bodied, satiny and fine-boned white with a delicate, early-picked profile. Drink 2025-2035.
    87 points
    William Kelley - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

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    2023 Domaine Vincent Dancer Bourgogne Hautes-Cotes de Beaune Blanc
    Burgundy, FRANCE
    $180. 00
    Bottle
    $2160.00 Dozen
    ABV: 12%
    Closure: Cork

    Vincent Dancer runs a tiny operation based in chassagne-Montrachet where he crafts his wines from five hectares of well-situated vineyards. The winery is small even by the standards of Burgundy, and despite Dancer’s reclusive nature, the wines are well known to a small circle of restaurateurs and wine-lovers who reliably take their miniscule allocation year after year. Vincent is quietly individualistic, creating his own lean, bright, and savory style of wines, trusting his instincts and experience to make the best possible wine in his own way.

    Other Reviews....
    From vines planted in 2019, 2020 and 2021 with high-quality selections of Chardonnay, Dancer's 2023 Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune Blanc delivers aromas of pear, white flowers and fresh mint, followed by a medium to full-bodied, satiny and incisive palate with good texture and cut, concluding with a gently aromatic finish. Drink 2025-2035.
    90 points
    William Kelley - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

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    2023 Domaine Vincent Dancer Chassagne-Montrachet
    Burgundy, FRANCE
    $280. 00
    Bottle
    $3360.00 Dozen
    ABV: 12%
    Closure: Cork

    Vincent Dancer runs a tiny operation based in chassagne-Montrachet where he crafts his wines from five hectares of well-situated vineyards. The winery is small even by the standards of Burgundy, and despite Dancer’s reclusive nature, the wines are well known to a small circle of restaurateurs and wine-lovers who reliably take their miniscule allocation year after year. Vincent is quietly individualistic, creating his own lean, bright, and savory style of wines, trusting his instincts and experience to make the best possible wine in his own way.

    Other Reviews....
    Aromas of pear, honeycomb and yeasty bread dough introduce Dancer's 2023 Chassagne-Montrachet Village, a medium to full-bodied, fleshy and layered wine with good texture and balance, though without the same precision as the Haute Côtes de Beaune that preceded it. Drink 2025-2035.
    89 points
    William Kelley - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

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    2023 Domaine Vincent Dancer Meursault Les Grands Charrons
    Burgundy, FRANCE
    $380. 00
    Bottle
    $4560.00 Dozen
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Cork

    Vincent Dancer runs a tiny operation based in chassagne-Montrachet where he crafts his wines from five hectares of well-situated vineyards. The winery is small even by the standards of Burgundy, and despite Dancer’s reclusive nature, the wines are well known to a small circle of restaurateurs and wine-lovers who reliably take their miniscule allocation year after year. Vincent is quietly individualistic, creating his own lean, bright, and savory style of wines, trusting his instincts and experience to make the best possible wine in his own way.

    Other Reviews....
    From older vines on the slope, the 2023 Meursault Les Grands Charrons unwinds in the glass with notes of peach, white flowers, hazelnuts and pastry. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and layered, with good concentration and cut, it concludes with a saline, mouthwatering finish. Drink 2027-2040.
    92 points
    William Kelley - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

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    2022 Izway Bruce Shiraz
    Barossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $49. 99
    Bottle
    $599.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 10 Years (2025-2035)
    ABV: 14.9%
    Closure: Cork

    The Bruce was the first wine Izway produced and since it’s inception in 2003 it has always been unashamedly Barossan with rich fruit, power, depth, texture and structure all hallmarks of this outstanding wine. Fruit was sourced from four different Barossa Valley vineyards located in the sub districts of Koonunga Hill, Ebenezer, Greenock and Moppa with vines varying in age between 12 to 126 years old.

    Rich, super dense and exceptionally concentrated this is powerhouse Barossa Shiraz at it’s best.

    Magnificent colour featuring an impenetrable inky black heart and an equally deep dark red black hue. Intense dark plum, liquorice and dark chocolate aromas soar out of the glass with some smoked meat, vanillin cedar and peppered earth notes also evident. Rich, super dense and exceptionally concentrated, the palate is a skyscraper of flavour, packed end to end with lavish dark plum, liquorice, blackberry and dark chocolate fruits. Boasting enormous power and torque notions of vanillin oak, subtle earthy mocha and delicate spicy fennel are detailed across the back half. Opulently textured with a velvet smooth yet underlying firm tannin structure it has an explosive finish that’s laden with decadent plush fruit.
    Drink over the next 8-10 years.
    Alc. 14.9%

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    2024 Leo Buring DWB17 Leonay Riesling
    Eden Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $39. 99
    Bottle
    $479.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2025-2033)
    ABV: 11%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Concentrated yet taut and focused with a searingly long finish.

    Brilliant water like colour with green tinged edges. Intense lemon and lime aromas infused with wet steel soar out of the glass trailed by some Granny Smith apple, chalky talc and flinty mineral like notes. Concentrated yet taut and focused, scrumptious lime, lemon and green apple fruits are shaped by a laser beam of crisp acidity. Wet steel, chalky talc and mineral elements ensue. Showing exceptional drive it finishes dry and searingly long.
    Drink over the next 6-8 years.
    Alc. 11%

    Other Reviews....
    Leo Buring Leonay. The mention of that name is enough to get any riesling lover standing to attention. Named after winemaker and the rather awesomely monikered Leo Buring Hermann Paul Leopold Buring. Anyone that has said "Winemaking isn't a matter of life or death – it's much more important than that!" is OK by me. The wine is a singularity of limey goodness. Bickford's lime cordial, freshly squeezed lime juice and green apple sorbet with hints of Christmas lily, clover blossom, crushed quartz and lemongrass. Precise and focused with a tubular core pushed across the palate by fine, vivid acidity with an umami blush on the exit. If there was a Mount Rushmore for Aussie riesling, old Leo's smiling face would be the first to be chiseled into the granite. Drink by 2040.
    98 points
    Dave Brookes - James Halliday's Australian Wine Companion

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    Santis Malt Dreifaltigkeit Edition Single Malt Swiss Whisky (500ml)
    SWITZERLAND
    $149. 99
    Bottle
    $1799.88 Dozen
    ABV: 52%

    'Dreifaltigkeit' means trinity in German, and this whisky apparently gets its name from a local Swiss mountain peak. Reportedly the barley is smoked in multiple ways – first wood-smoked in beech and oak woods, then re-smoked with local peat from the Appenzell Highmoor. It's said to be a polarising experience, even for peat freaks. An earlier edition was awarded Jim Murray's “European Whisky of the Year” for 2010. 52% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

    Other reviews... The kind of smokey infusion which just makes you purr with happiness. One of my favourite peat styles: a kind of mix between cattle sheds and bacon frying in the pan... Thick, chewy and frankly magnificent... such a long finale. The smoke pulses, the spices tingle and the fruit allays with the barley and the growing oak for a deeply pleasing sweet-dry interplay... Santis back to its most brilliant... If you see a bottle grab it and ask questions later. 95 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2024

    Peat cut from the moors in Appenzell is used to make peated malt that is then matured in beer casks. The nose has rich woodsmoke, leather, charred oak, bruised orchard fruit, and a mild pepperiness. Unsweetened chocolate, dark fruit, clove, and ginger lead to an intense spicy peak, diluting to leave hazelnut ganache, chocolate brownie, and a gentle smoky character. 88 points - whiskyadvocate.com

    [circa 2021 bottling] We're in Appenzell and unless you're a native German speaker, please try to say 'Dreifaltigkeit'. Bravo! Indeed that means 'trinity' in German. This was matured in old beer casks, a typical set-up at Säntis. Colour: deep gold/amber. Nose: with bags of pencil shavings and tons of pinewood chips, this should work well as a spread over your barbecued ribs. Seriously, I think this is awesome, totally deviant in a great way, and more and more on smoked and grilled bacon. Spectacular, I can't wait to check what will happen once water's been added. With water: same but with even more pinewood. A little aquavit, perhaps, Schinken häger… ever heard of  Schinken häger? Mouth (neat): total extreme fun. Tons of smoked bacon, litres of Jägermeister and Fernet Branca, and this feeling of drinking sauna oil. With water: more tar, myrtle liqueur (first time I'm finding this much myrtle), salty bacon… Finish: very long. Perhaps a tad too long in fact, you'll need a break before you pour another whisky. Yes, of course this is whisky. Comments: utter fun! Isn't this Whiskyfun? 86 points - whiskyfun.com

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    Santis Malt Sigel Edition Single Malt Swiss Whisky (500ml)
    SWITZERLAND
    $124. 99
    Bottle
    $1499.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    Other reviews... It is well known that I am no advocate of beer barrel matured whisky, not least because the bitterness of the hops can cause havoc with the overall balance. Santis, though, are in a league of their very own - especially when it appears to create a creamy hop-less stout like this with sugars appearing from every angle. 92 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2024

    Why is it that so many great beer-producing European nations, many of them with Germanic roots, didn't progress to whisky making? Appenzeller brewery makes this malt using old beer casks, and they have softened the edges of the malt and given it a liquid honey frame around which woody-earthy notes and unripe dates create an intriguing mix. A long, long way from the Alps to the Scottish Highlands, but a lofty malt nevertheless. [2011 bottling] 80 points -whiskyadvocate.com

    G.E. Massenez Popcorn Liqueur (700ml)
    Alsace, FRANCE
    $52. 99
    Bottle
    $635.88 Dozen
    ABV: 17%

    Massenez continue to innovate the liqueur category with the introduction of a Popcorn flavour. Delivering a buttery, slightly savoury delight that captures the nostalgic taste of freshly popped corn, it will add a novel twist to your favourite cocktails. Shake it into an Espresso Martini, stir it into a Whisky Sour, or reinvent an Old Fashioned. 17% Alc./Vol.

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    Santis Malt Himmelberg Edition Single Malt Swiss Whisky (500ml)
    SWITZERLAND
    $119. 99
    Bottle
    $1439.88 Dozen
    ABV: 43%

    Other reviews... Such an attractive, seductive nose... the fruit is so delicate it seems the oak may break through any moment. Or a rush of intense malt might happen along. But it doesn't... a sublime redcurrant freshness to that coats the palate. Muscovado sugars act as an anchor keeping the barley, fruit and charming oak in place... unquestionably the most elegant malt I have tasted from this distillery. The perfect pre-prandial whisky, even when given the full Murray method of tasting, its growth in the glass always remains studied and perfectly balanced. Such charm. 94 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2024

    Made from Alpine water and barley harvested from one of Europe’s highest growing areas, this was double matured in beer casks and red wine barrels. Spicy and fruity aromas, with apple, cranberry, allspice, nutmeg, cinnamon, and roasted chestnut. Mouth-coating, with bright apple flavors, cherry, malt, and pepper, then showing its darker side with hints of dark toffee, chocolate, blackberry, and leather. 89 points - whiskyadvocate.com

    2008 Delord Bas Armagnac (700ml)
    Armagnac, FRANCE
    $139. 99
    Bottle
    $1679.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    A relatively young release by Delord's standards. Situated in Bas-Armagnac, Delord's distillery is to be found in the village of Lannepax, the ancestral home of the Delord family. They comment, "Our old Sier Armagnac alambics, that we wouldn't part with for all the gold in the world, produce less than 30 litres of eau-de-vie an hour. Our cellars contain our old treasured vintages and include more than 700 oak barrels that protect and age the Armagnac eau-de-vie dating from the 20th Century to the present day". 40% Alc./Vol.

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    2024 Hoddles Creek Estate Pinot Noir
    Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $23. 99
    Bottle
    $287.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)
    ABV: 13.2%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Fresh, juicy and supplely textured, this is a delicious Yarra Valley Pinot Noir that delivers great value.

    Winemaker Franco d’Anna regularly fashions some of the best value Pinot Noir’s and Chardonnay’s out of the Yarra Valley and the 2024 releases are no exception.
    Red to dark red colour with black toned edges and a vibrant red hue. Perfumed like aromas of violet, wild cherry, strawberry and anise stream out of the glass with wonderful intensity. Some bramble, forest floor and spicy dried herb notes ensue. Delicious wild cherry, strawberry and anise flavours are supple yet simultaneously fresh in their feel across the palate. Supplementing the fruit are infusion of fresh herbs, delicate bramble, forest floor and spice. Polished tannins and lively acidity with a long, energetically juicy finish.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 13.2%

    Other Reviews….
    Red fruit, cherry, a little earthy, with some cinnamon oak showing, and sarsaparilla. It’s a more fruity and bouncy expression of Hoddles Pinot, some grainy chew to tannin, a bit of sap and orange rind, something of a ferrous edge, with a stiff tannic finish of good length. Needs a bit of time to come around. It’s maybe a little more robust and fruity than is usual for this wine, though it’s still good. Drink 2026-2034.
    92+ Points
    Gary Walsh – The Wine Front

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    2024 Hoddles Creek Estate Chardonnay
    Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $23. 99
    Bottle
    $287.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2025-2030)
    ABV: 13.2%
    Closure: Stelvin

    An energetic, mid weighted Chardonnay that’s amply fleshed and concentrated.

    Brilliant pale straw colour with greenish tinged edges and a watery hue. Elevated aromas of pear and nectarine mix with dried honey, biscuity oak, citrus and spicy nougat notes. Concentrated, fleshy and energetic, pear and nectarine fruits are layered across the mid weighted palate. Biscuity nougat, dried honey and spicy cashew elements the support act. Brisk acidity imparts a fresh, flinty feel onto the long and otherwise generously textured finish.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 13.2%

    Other Reviews….
    On the sample labels attached to the bottles of Pinot and Chardonnay, Franco talks about the ‘envelope’ of the wine. I’m not really sure what that means. Maybe he’s getting a lot of fan mail? Franco thinks this is the best Chardonnay since the 2021.
    Juicy white fruit, grapefruit, aniseed, a little struck match, almond paste, cinnamon and clove spice. It’s packed with flavour, white nectarine and nutty spicy characters, a flinty grip to texture, quite some intensity and power here, and in some respects it seems more Beechworth than Yarra, or so I think. Pear and citrus, lime rind, with excellent length of flavour. It’s elemental as at now, and a little raw, though I reckon it will deliver with a couple of years in bottle. It’s a cracking release. Drink 2026-2035+
    95 Points
    Gary Walsh – The Wine Front

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    Santis Malt Alpstein XIX Edition Single Malt Swiss Whisky (500ml)
    SWITZERLAND
    $174. 99
    Bottle
    $2099.88 Dozen
    ABV: 48%

    Part of the distillery's flagship series, Alpstein comes matured in a range of casks, varying with each release. XIX started life in x-beer barrels followed by a sherry cask finish. Aged for a total of seven years, these limited editions are released in runs of around 2200 bottles. 48% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

    Other reviews... Fabulous sherry trifle on the nose and a marvelously confident delivery makes for a storming start to this flavoursome malt. Indeed, despite the healthy sherry influence on the delivery, the malt makes its presence felt in both the flavour and texture. However, the bitterness on the finish, almost rubbery at times, compromises the overall balance. That said, the nose and delivery combo is sublime. 86.5 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2024

    [IV Edition tasted 2013] Whisky Advocate is moving out into the unknown, turning over the rocks and discovering beautiful and unfamiliar creatures like this one. In tiny distilleries in Switzerland, Sweden, and, er, Swansea, they're throwing the rule book up in the air and creating new whiskies based on how it falls. This has spent four years in a beer barrel and then a year in a port cask, and it's fabulous. Think licorice, aniseed, and cherry-flavored soda. Then add cream, fruit…and yowza! 88 points - whiskyadvocate.com

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    2021 Chaffey Bros. Wine Co. Synonymous Shiraz
    Barossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $22. 99
    Bottle
    $275.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    So named as Shiraz is synonymous with the Barossa, Chaffey Bros is a collaboration of brothers in law Daniel Chaffey Hartwig and Theo Engela who are at the forefront of the new wave of Barossa winemakers. From a benchmark year this sumptuous Barossa Shiraz delivers all you could wish for in a bold Shiraz at a price that delivers terrific bang for your buck.

    Rich, powerful and plush, this is one super seductive Barossa Shiraz.

    Impenetrable inky black heart with a very deep dark red black hue. Wafting out of the glass are heady scents of ripe blackberry, liquorice, dark plum and blueberry which are complimented by some fennel, subtlety smoked vanillin cedar and peppered earth notes. Rich, plush and deeply concentrated, the weighty palate is flush with succulent blackberry, liquorice and dark plum fruits. Lending further interest across the back half are notions of spicy vanillin cedar, earthy dark chocolate and peppered fennel. Opulently textured, it has velvet smooth tannins yet there’s an underlyingly sturdy structural presence. Boasting superb power, the finish is long and super fleshy.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 14.5%

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    2024 West Cape Howe Old School Chardonnay
    Mount Barker, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $17. 99
    Bottle
    $215.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2025-2029)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Stelvin

    A rich, full flavoured style Chardonnay with a creamy textural feel.

    The Old School Chardonnay is sourced from specific vineyard blocks in Mount Barker with barrel fermentation and maturation taking place in French oak of which 20% is new for a period of 10 months. Extended lees contact with fortnightly stirring and full malolactic fermentation enhance the wines texture to produce a full flavoured style Chardonnay.
    Brilliant pale straw colour with highlights of green around the edges and a watery hue. Elevated aromas of peach, apricot and honeycomb fill the nostrils followed by hints of crème brulee, butterscotch and spice. Rich and mouth filling, the weighty palate is swamped with luscious ripe peach and apricot fruits. Notions of crème brulee, honeycomb and spicy nougat form the underbelly. A full, creamy textural feel counterpointed by a lick of fresh acidity through the long intensely flavoured finish.
    Drink over the next 3-4 years.
    Alc. 14%

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    2014 Paracombe Somerville Shiraz
    Adelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $69. 99
    Bottle
    $839.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2025-2029)
    ABV: 15%
    Closure: Cork

    Medium to full bodied with rich plush fruits backed by a sturdy structure.

    Aged in new French oak for 36 months. Impenetrable inky black heart with a dark red black tinged hue. Pronounced ripe blackberry, liquorice and black cherry scents engulf the nostrils trailed by scorched earth, spicy vanillin cedar and peppered meat notes. Rich and plush, the medium to full bodied palate is soaked in blackberry, liquorice and black cherry fruits. Toasty vanillin cedar, scorched earth, subtle new leather and blackpepper characters lie in the background. Velvet smooth tannins have a sturdy backbone. Medium to long pepper laced conclusion.
    Drink over the next 3-4 years.
    Alc. 15%

    Other Reviews…..
    Interesting background. The vines date back to the late 1800s but were replanted on this Paracombe vineyard in 1990. This is a limited release wine from the best barrels. The fruit is both intense and refined. After vinification it goes into new French oak for 36 months. So, it gets a decent hit, but this is where those century old vines do their thing, ensuring the balance and restraint to avoid a heavy hand of oak. It’s seamlessly and beautifully integrated with a light cedary impact that works well with the intense plummy fruit. Will handle extended cellaring. Drink 2024-2042.
    96 Points
    Ray Jordan – WinePilot.com

    1975 Darroze Domaine de Bellair 49 Year Old Cask Strength Bas Armagnac (700ml)
    Armagnac, FRANCE
    $550. 00
    Bottle
    $6600.00 Dozen
    ABV: 45.5%

    Where else can you obtain a 49 year old wood aged spirit for well under $1000 besides Armagnac? This addition to Darroze's ongoing 'Unique Collection' of single vineyard, cask strength brandies is one of the oldest releases to date: distilled in 1975 and bottled in October 2024, look for keynotes of fig jam and brioche apple pie in a long and complex delivery. 45.5% Alc./Vol.

    Francis and Marc Darroze roam the best estates and terroirs of Bas Armagnac in search of the most beautiful and distinctive brandies. Around 30 estates contribute to their "Unique Collection" with each barrel finishing its ageing in the Roquefort and Labastide d’Armagnac cellars.These are rustic spirits, entering the alembic via small vineyards, distilled by reputable mobile distillers, each demanding several decades of careful ageing in oak barrels in order to express a sense of place and vintage. The typical Armagnac grower raises a range of animals fed by many different crops, plus a small vineyard, part of which is distilled every year and aged in one or more barrels which constitute the savings of the farm. A sick bull, a dying horse or a retiring tractor are repaired or replaced by the sale of a barrel. Multiply the number of farms and vintages and you have the dizzying variety of the Darroze collection: Different because each farm is almost as unique as each barrel. Add to this zero reduction (only through ageing), no caramel colouring as well as labeling transparency and you have Armagnacs that are all about the time in oak (once in glass, nothing improves or changes. An 1890 Armagnac bottled in 1900 is no better than a 2007 bottled in 2017, but collectors don't want you to know that!)

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    2023 Barringwood Pinot Noir
    Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
    $39. 99
    Bottle
    $479.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Light, fresh and elegant with a delicate flavour profile.

    Red to dark red colour with black toned edges and a light red hue. Perfumed like nose with aromas of violet, red to dark cherry and strawberry flowing through the nostrils. Subtle brambly rhubarb like notes, forest floor and dried herbs ensue. Light, fresh and elegant the palate has a delicate flavour profile of red cherries and winter strawberries which intermesh with hints of bramble, forest floor and spicy dried herbs. Possessing refined tannins and energetic acidity it finishes light, savoury and eloquent.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

    1995 Delord Bas Armagnac (700ml)
    Armagnac, FRANCE
    $149. 99
    Bottle
    $1799.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    The further you go back in Delord's vintage series, the richer they get. Situated in Bas-Armagnac, Delord's distillery is to be found in the village of Lannepax, the ancestral home of the Delord family. They comment, "Our old Sier Armagnac alambics, that we wouldn't part with for all the gold in the world, produce less than 30 litres of eau-de-vie an hour. Our cellars contain our old treasured vintages and include more than 700 oak barrels that protect and age the Armagnac eau-de-vie dating from the 20th Century to the present day". 40% Alc./Vol.

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    2021 Tait Basket Pressed Shiraz
    Barossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $49. 99
    Bottle
    $599.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2025-2030)
    ABV: 15.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Rich, densely concentrated and thick with a long decadent finish.

    Impenetrable inky black heart with a very deep dark red black tinged hue. Wafting through the olfactory senses are heady aromas of black plum, liquorice and Christmas cake followed by some toasty vanillin oak, mocha and spicy earth notes. Rich, densely concentrated and thick, the palate is completely saturated with waves of lush black plum, liquorice and black cherry fruits. Expansive and powerful it possesses a voluptuous texture and velvet smooth tannins. Toasty vanillin oak, earthy mocha and spice elements ensue. Long decadent conclusion.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 15.5%

    Baileys Apple Crumble Irish Cream Liqueur (500ml)
    IRELAND
    $44. 99
    Bottle
    $539.88 Dozen
    ABV: 17%

    Apple Pie and Ice Cream - the delicious duo that makes your taste buds smile. Now Baileys have infused their delicious Irish cream liqueur with the taste of homemade apple pie & vanilla ice cream! Including hints of cinnamon and spice creates a taste that can be enjoyed over ice for a quick indulgence, drizzled over ice cream, added to cocktails or mixed with baked treats. 17% Alc./Vol.

    • 91
    • Special Order Product – Delayed Dispatch
    2024 Castelli Chardonnay
    Great Southern, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $29. 99
    Bottle
    $359.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2025-2030)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin

    A nicely fleshed mid weighted Chardonnay that has good underlying freshness.

    Brilliant pale straw colour with highlights of green around the outskirts and a watery hue. Nectarine and grapefruit aromas are intertwined with biscuity oak, hints of bees wax and gun flint. Nicely fleshed the mid weighted palate features pear and nectarine fruit over a back drop of biscuity oak, subtle dried honey and infusions of gun flint. Fresh underlying acidity with a gently creamed finish.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 13%

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