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  2022 Oates Ends Chardonnay

  Margaret River, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA

  $59. 99

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  ABV: 13%

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  A vibrant and refined mid weighted Chardonnay.

  Brilliant pale straw colour with a greenish glimmer to the edges and a watery hue. Nectarine and grapefruit aromas fill the nostrils followed by some citrus, gun flint and subtle roasted almond notes. Mid weighted, the palate features nectarine, citrus and grapefruit flavours over a roasted almond, biscuit and gun flint infused back drop. Fresh acidity lending a vibrant feel to the refined conclusion.
  Drink over the next 5-6 years.
  Alc. 13%

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  Some wines just make you stop worrying to enjoy what’s at hand, which is this lovely chardonnay. It has richness and depth, full of stone fruit and grapefruit with ginger spice and honeycomb. Plus, layering on the full palate from cashew-like lees and a general creaminess with oak playing its part yet neatly integrated. The tangy acidity keeps this even and refreshing all the way through. Drink by 2033.
  93 Points
  Jane Faulkner - James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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  2023 Soumah Hexham Vineyard Syrah

  Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA

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  ABV: 13.5%

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  Fragrant with juicy red to blue fruits that carry a silken feel through to the long finish that’s both savoury and fresh.

  Midnight black heart with a dark red black tinged hue. Fragrant dark plum, liquorice and dried herb scents sail through the nostrils followed by some smoked meat and peppered earth notes. Juicy plum, red liquorice and ripe blueberry fruits are cast across the palate with a silken feel. Dried herb, smoked meat, fennel and peppered earth elements lend further nuance. Polished, seamlessly integrated tannins with the long savoury finish showing plenty of underlying freshness. An excellent cool climate Syrah.
  Alc. 13.5%

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  Fermented with a mix of whole bunches and whole berries, matured in 25% new 500L puncheons. A medium bright crimson purple. Fragrant aromas of dark cherries, potpourri, star anise and cracked pepper. An elegant and energetic wine, the tannins are persistent and discreet and by the time this is released in September, it should just be starting to hit its straps. Drink by 2030.
  93 Points
  Philip Rich – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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  2024 Nomads Garden Glenmore Springs Vineyard Pinot Noir

  King Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA

  $23. 99

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  ABV: 13.4%

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  An uncomplicated, light juicy Pinot that has a vibrant feel.

  Semi translucent ruby red colour with a light red hue. Expressive red cherry and raspberry scents are trailed by some fresh herb, delicate forest floor and spice notes. Light and vibrant in its feel across the palate, juicy red cherry and red raspberry fruits overlay a fresh herb infused earthy mineral and spice background. Bright acidity and fine grained tannins with a fresh red fruited finish that has plenty of energy.
  Alc. 13.4%

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  2021 Skye Ridge Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon

  Coonawarra, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

  $26. 99

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  Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2024-2030)

  ABV: 14%

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  A medium bodied, refined Cabernet that’s generously layered with ripe fruit.

  Matured for 20 months in French oak barriques of which 27% were new. Dense inky black heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. The nose leads with pronounced ripe blackcurrant aromas followed by some mulberry, vanillin cedar, earthy tobacco and spicy bay leaf notes. The medium bodied palate is generously layered with ripe blackcurrant, liquorice and mulberry fruits. Vanillin cedar, earthy tobacco and infusions of bay leaf lie beneath. Fine grained yet sturdy tannin structure with a refined conclusion that’s medium to long.
  Drink over the next 5-6 years.
  Alc. 14%

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  2022 Oates End Tempranillo

  Margaret River, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA

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  Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2024-2028)

  ABV: 13%

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  A refined, mid weighted Tempranillo that features red to dark cherry, plum and liquorice fruits, fresh acidity and a savoury finish.

  Dark red core with black toned edges and a dark red hue. Red plum and spicy cherry scents mix with some red liquorice, dried herb and subtle spicy earth notes. The refined, mid weighted palate features red to dark cherry and plum fruits alongside some liquorice, earthy dried herb and spice characters. Fresh acidity and fine grained tannins with a subtle juiciness to the savoury mid length finish.
  Drink over the next 3-4 years.
  Alc. 13%

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  Cath Oates is chuffed with her ’22 tempranillo. Understandable – it’s delicious. An alluring dark purple-red hue with cherries of the same colour all spiced up with a touch of menthol and licorice. A little earthy and savoury, and the medium-bodied palate is alive with juicy acidity and svelte tannins with a texture of raw silk. And not a technical term but 'yum'. Drink by 2027.
  93 Points
  Jane Faulkner - James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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  2023 Brave Souls The Whaler Shiraz

  Barossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

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  ABV: 14%

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  The Whaler is a blend of Barossa Valley (49%) and Eden Valley (51%) fruit. The Barossa Valley vineyard is situated on the heavy red soils of the warm northern sub-region of Moppa. Grapes from the cooler Eden Valley are sourced from two vineyards situated at either end of the valley, in Moculta and Craneford.
  The Barossa Valley component providing fleshy dark berry fruit characters and density, while the Eden Valley component contributes elegance and bright wild berry fruited aromatic lift. A small percentage of whole bunch fruit was included in the ferment with maturation taking place in a mix of new and seasoned hogsheads for a period of 14 months.
  
  Rich, seductive and plump, this is a whaler of a Shiraz.
  
  Midnight black heart with a dark purple black tinged hue. Captivating scents of dark plum, liquorice and blackberry show plenty of intensity out of the glass and are followed by faintly smoked vanillin cedar, fennel, blueberry and peppered earth notes. Rich seductive and plump, the full bodied palate is saturated with gorgeously fleshed dark plum, liquorice and blackberry fruits. Spicy vanillin cedar, fennel and subtle peppered earth elements the undercard. Possessing silky smooth tannins and excellent power, it finishes long, plush and sumptuous.
  Drink over the next 5-6 years.
  Alc. 14%
  
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  Bright magenta-splashed crimson with aromas of juicy plum, blueberry and boysenberry fruits with hints of baking spices, violets, citrus blossom, ironstone, licorice and earth. The tannins are powdery fine, filtering down through the pure dark and black fruits. I really enjoyed the last release of this wine and it's more of the same this year. Super value again. Drink by 2037.
  94 points
  Dave Brookes - James Halliday's Australian Wine Companion

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  2022 Yeringberg Marsanne Roussanne

  Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA

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  ABV: 13%

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  Savoury and floral, with quince and sandalwood, this Rhône-style blend is lively and textured.

  Yeringberg is a historic Yarra Valley estate, first established in 1863 and now under the stewardship of the fifth generation of the de Pury family. Once one of the region’s most celebrated vineyards, production ceased in 1921 before being revived by Guill and Katherine de Pury in 1969. Today, winemaker Sandra de Pury leads the winery, working alongside her brother David who manages the vineyard. With some of the oldest vines in the Yarra Valley, Yeringberg continues to produce elegant, age-worthy wines that reflect both heritage and thoughtful custodianship.
  Yeringberg’s 2022 Marsanne Roussanne is a beautifully composed white blend of 61% Marsanne and 39% Roussanne, sourced from old vines planted in 1973 and 1983 respectively. A low-yielding vintage yielded small volumes of intensely flavoured fruit, handpicked and co-fermented before ageing in old oak to preserve purity and freshness. The result is a wine of quiet complexity and savoury elegance, with lifted aromas of honeysuckle, jasmine and orange blossom layered over quince, pear skin and sandalwood. The palate is finely textured, lively and food-friendly, with the hallmark breadth and power of this classic Rhône-inspired blend.
  Alc. 13%

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  A blend of 60/40% marsanne/roussanne, picked three days apart, fermented together in tank, then aged in old barrels for 10 months. A bright green gold. Aromas of ripe pears and apricots sit alongside some lemon conserve, pink grapefruit and orange blossom scents. It's a compelling mix that flows through onto the palate, which is gently textured, saline, and very well structured. I really like the touch of the grip on the finish too, and as good as this is now, this will age gracefully over the next five to seven years at least. Drink 2024 - 2028.
  97 Points
  Philip Rich - Halliday's Australian Wine Companion

  Complex aromas of lemon confit, beeswax, apricots and peaches. The palate is medium-bodied with wonderful viscosity supported by bright acidity and a slight phenolic edge, giving notes of honeysuckle, red apples and quince. Textural and rich with underlying freshness. Made from 61% marsanne and 39% roussanne. Drink or hold. Screw cap.
  94 Points
  JamesSuckling.com

  A 60/40 blend. “Vines planted 1973-85. The 2 varieties were picked 3 days apart but fermented and aged together. Both crushed and destemmed, some skin contact time. Fermented in tank then 10 months in old oak on light lees. No new oak, no MLF. Blend determined by vineyard not winemaker each year.”
  A complex golden wine that’s nutty and saline, and often puts me in mind of Cornflakes, though maybe that’s just me. I’m quite fond of them too, especially with some good honey on top. There’s pear and apple, fresh apricot, some flowers and spice, maybe some aniseed, fine chalk dust texture with a pithy grip, kind of waxy, but balanced in acidity with some citrus tones, and a firm finish of excellent length. Nice. Drink 2024 - 2031+.
  94 Points
  Gary Walsh - The Wine Front

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  2022 Yeringberg Chardonnay

  Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA

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  ABV: 13%

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  Finely balanced and poised, with nectarine, flint and white peach over a rich, layered palate.

  Yeringberg is a historic Yarra Valley estate, first established in 1863 and now under the stewardship of the fifth generation of the de Pury family. Once one of the region’s most celebrated vineyards, production ceased in 1921 before being revived by Guill and Katherine de Pury in 1969. Today, winemaker Sandra de Pury leads the winery, working alongside her brother David who manages the vineyard. With some of the oldest vines in the Yarra Valley, Yeringberg continues to produce elegant, age-worthy wines that reflect both heritage and thoughtful custodianship.
  Yeringberg’s Chardonnay comes from low-yielding, mature vines planted in 1974 and 1981, producing a wine of precision and power. Handpicked fruit was pressed and fermented in French oak (25% new), with partial malolactic fermentation and extended lees contact to build texture and complexity. The result is a finely balanced Chardonnay with restrained aromas of nectarine, citrus blossom and flint, opening into layers of white peach, honey and roasted nuts. The palate is poised and layered, offering both richness and drive in equal measure.
  Alc. 13%

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  A combination of natural and inoculated ferments, then racked to 25% new oak with 25% mlf. A bright green gold. Attractive scents of ripe stone fruits, lemon confiture, honey and hazelnuts that are echoed on the flavourful, silky, gently viscous and long palate. At the more hedonistic end of the Yarra chardonnay spectrum and a delicious wine to drink now and over the next three to five years. Drink 2024 - 2028.
  93 Points
  Philip Rich - Halliday's Australian Wine Companion

  Complex aromas of lemon peel, phosphorous, honeysuckle and orange blossoms. The palate is medium-bodied with a refined texture and bright acidity, giving notes of grapefruit, beeswax, lanolin and river stones. Very finely constructed, with a slight phenolic edge adding to the tactile finish. Excellent. Drink or hold. Screw cap.
  96 Points
  JamesSuckling.com

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  2022 Yeringberg Cabernets

  Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA

  $110. 00

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  ABV: 13.5%

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  The de Pury family have been farming in the Yarra Valley since 1863. Once a famed vineyard in the 19th century, the demise of fine table wines saw production cease in 1921. Guill & Katherine de Pury decided to replant the vineyard in 1969, gradually starting to rebuild the reputation of this historic estate. Today it is helmed by Sandra de Pury, becoming the fourth-generation winemaker at Yeringberg, with her brother David who manages the vineyard. Produced from some of the oldest vines in the Yarra Valley, the low-yielding vines result in wines of great age-ability and finesse.
  The 2022 Yeringberg Red, the 49th release from the estate’s old vines, is a standout vintage and a Wine Companion Top 100 selection. This field blend—determined by the vineyard and vintage—comprises 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot, 7% Malbec, and 4% Cabernet Franc. Yields were low and fruit quality exceptional. Fermented in small open-top tanks and aged for 21 months in French oak (40% new), the result is a mid-weight yet deeply complex wine. Expect aromas of blackcurrant, violet, and liquorice layered with Christmas cake, olive tapenade, and graphite. The palate is elegant, pure, and finely structured, with a generous, lingering finish.
  Alc. 13.5%

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  A blend of 63/16/10/7/4% cabernet sauvignon/merlot/petit verdot/malbec/cabernet franc. That's two great back-to-back vintages for this Yarra Valley and Australian classic. Bright crimson purple. A wonderful bouquet of perfectly ripened black cherries, blackcurrants, cedar (from the already integrated oak) and lavender. With its core of dark fruits and impeccably balanced, fully ripe yet silky tannins, this complex and harmonious wine is destined to join the ranks of the very best Yeringbergs. Drink 2024 - 2035.
  98 Points
  Philip Rich - Halliday's Australian Wine Companion

  Deeply brooding and refined aromas of blackcurrants, graphite, bay leaves, licorice and dried herbs. The palate is full-bodied with seamless tannins, giving notes of blackberries, blueberry bush, mocha, violets and cedar. A very polished and pure Bordeaux-inspired blend of cabernet sauvignon, merlot, petit verdot, malbec and cabernet franc. Excellent. Drink or hold. Screw cap.
  97 Points
  JamesSuckling.com

  Black fruit, cedar, dried herbs and flowers, the smell of damp earth and petrichor. It’s all blackberry, tobacco and dried herb, quite some chew to grainy tannin, ripe tomato acidity, a fair clip of cedar oak, and a finish of good length. This is very tightly coiled as at now, and needs some time to unfurl. It’s savoury and quite meaty, but does have plenty of potential. Drink 2027 - 2036+
  94+ Points
  Gary Walsh - The Wine Front
  

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  2023 Yeringberg Babyberg White Blend

  Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA

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  Golden and expressive, with floral aromatics and a textured, tea-like palate driven by extended skin contact.

  Yeringberg is a historic Yarra Valley estate, first established in 1863 and now under the stewardship of the fifth generation of the de Pury family. Once one of the region’s most celebrated vineyards, production ceased in 1921 before being revived by Guill and Katherine de Pury in 1969. Today, winemaker Sandra de Pury leads the winery, working alongside her brother David who manages the vineyard. With some of the oldest vines in the Yarra Valley, Yeringberg continues to produce elegant, age-worthy wines that reflect both heritage and thoughtful custodianship. To secure the future of Yeringberg, the team has spent the past three years planting new vines on phylloxera-resistant rootstock and reorienting vineyard blocks to better adapt to a changing climate. The Babyberg range will showcase wines from these young plantings (2020–2025), offering an experimental and diverse take on Yeringberg’s evolving story.
  The first Babyberg release is a fresh and playful take on Yeringberg’s classic Marsanne Roussanne blend. Comprising around 80% Marsanne fermented on skins for up to 21 days and 20% whole-bunch pressed Roussanne, the wine was matured in old oak for 10 months before bottling in February 2024. Golden in hue, it opens with aromas of honeysuckle, orange blossom and apricot. The palate is lively and textured, with a spicy, nutty richness and distinctive phenolics—thanks to the extended skin contact—that recall fine black tea. A vibrant and expressive new chapter for Yeringberg.
  Alc. 12.5%

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  80/20% marsanne/roussanne and a new wine made from young vines. Bright gold with green tinges. An opulent and attractive melange of apricot, peach and orange blossom. The medium-bodied palate is fleshy and flavoursome, balanced by soft acidity and a refreshing touch of grip on the finish. Drink 2025 - 2027.
  92 Points
  Philip Rich - Halliday's Australian Wine Companion

  Wonderfully aromatic and floral, giving notes of apricots, lavender, peaches and chamomile tea. The palate is full-bodied with a really phenolic and textural mouthfeel from 10 days of skin contact, showing notes of nectarines and honeysuckle. Unique and very interesting wine made from a young-vine blend of 80% marsanne and 20% roussanne. Drink or hold. Screw cap.
  93 Points
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  2024 William Downie Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir

  Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, AUSTRALIA

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  Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2025-2033)

  ABV: 13.5%

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  Light and energetic with delicious red fruits and a long, elegant finish.
  
  William Downie is a pioneer of minimal-intervention, site-driven Pinot Noir in Australia. Based at Guendulain Farm in Yarragon, where he and wife Rachel Needoba planted a high-density 2-hectare vineyard in 2007, he also leases top sites like Bull Swamp and Camp Hill. Downie is known for his meticulous vineyard work and dedication to expressing place through Pinot Noir.
  Fruit for the Mornington Pinot Noir is sourced from two sites planted in 1998: Mrs Nicks Vineyard in Balnarring, with MV6 on south-facing sandy loam, and Rivendel in Merricks North, home to D5V12 and Pommard clones on grey loam.

  Slightly cloudy red to dark red colour with a vibrant red hue. Fragrant violet, sour to red cherry and strawberry scents delicately infused with clove flourish through the nostrils trailed by some fresh herb, earth and spice notes. Delicious red cherry, bright red raspberry and winter strawberry fruits are underscored by lively acidity. Infusions of fresh herbs, light earth and spicy clove are also apparent. Light on its feet and energetic in its feel, it possesses excellent power and polished tannins. Finishes long, fresh and elegant.
  Drink over the next 6-8 years.
  Alc. 13.5%

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  One thing appealing with the pinots from Bill Downie is that they are immediately drinkable and deliciously so. Another difficult vintage on the Peninsula but this has a balance of aromas, flavours and texture. Dark red cherries, blood orange and zest with sumac and brown spices plus fresh herbs and a pinch of Italian bitter herbs, too. It’s a savoury wine. Tannins and acidity work in tandem to add definition across the mid-weighted palate. Drink by 2035.
  95 Points
  Jane Faulkner – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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  2024 William Downie Bull Swamp Pinot Noir

  Gippsland, Victoria, AUSTRALIA

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  Ripe dark fruits and spice with a rich palate, fine tannins and an earth like finish.

  William Downie is a pioneer of minimal-intervention, site-driven Pinot Noir in Australia. Based at Guendulain Farm in Yarragon, where he and wife Rachel Needoba planted a high-density 2-hectare vineyard in 2007, he also leases top sites like Bull Swamp and Camp Hill. Downie is known for his meticulous vineyard work and dedication to expressing place through Pinot Noir.
  Planted in 1981 on red volcanic soils at 150m elevation, this dry-grown vineyard features four parcels of Pinot Noir: two north-facing MV6 blocks, an Abel block, and a sheltered south-facing MV6 parcel. Expect ripe dark fruits and spice with fine tannins and an earth like finish.
  Alc. 13.5%

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  What a wine. Everything has come together harmoniously – the enticing aromas all spicy, floral and earthy, the flavours all juicy cherries and exotic spices with blood orange acidity. The tannins are beautiful, shapely and supple yet oh-so fine and the acid just teases out the finish to linger long. Lovely drink here folks. Alas, will sell out in a flash – be quick. Drink by 2036.
  96 Points
  Jane Faulkner – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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  2024 William Downie Camp Hill Pinot Noir

  Gippsland, Victoria, AUSTRALIA

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  Ethereal and floral, with fine tannins and a long, mountain-fresh palate.

  William Downie is a pioneer of minimal-intervention, site-driven Pinot Noir in Australia. Based at Guendulain Farm in Yarragon, where he and wife Rachel Needoba planted a high-density 2-hectare vineyard in 2007, he also leases top sites like Bull Swamp and Camp Hill. Downie is known for his meticulous vineyard work and dedication to expressing place through Pinot Noir.
  Planted in 1998 at 250m elevation, Camp Hill is the highest site between the Strzelecki and Great Dividing Ranges. Predominantly MV6 with some 115, the north-facing vineyard sits on rocky red volcanic soils, producing wines of finesse and delicacy. The 2024 release is richer than previous vintages, yet remains true to Camp Hill’s character—expect an aromatic and ethereal wine with a powerful palate and long fine tannins.
  Alc. 13.5%

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  Almost shy at first, a flutter of mint and herbs, florals and spice, not much, all hinting at what’s to come. Mid-weighted, the palate strewn with dark fruit and spice, a slight green edge coming through – almost a mix of charred radicchio and green peppercorn, but not too much, so it does blend back into the wine. There’s a lot to enjoy but it will be even better in another year or so. Drink by 2033.
  94 Points
  Jane Faulkner – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

  Fragrant, dark-fruit aromas of blackberries, cherries and licorice with earth and graphite. The palate is finely tuned with a medium-bodied mouthfeel, supple tannins and a bright acidity that leads into a mouthwatering, energetic palate. Seamless structure. The impressive level of sophistication here would hold up in any old-world lineup. Excellent. Drink or hold.
  97 points
  JamesSuckling.com

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  2023 Domaine des Hates Petit Chablis

  Chablis, FRANCE

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  Concentrated and gorgeously shaped with brisk acidity and a saline like minerality.

  Located in the north-west sector of Chablis in the village of Maligny, Pierrick Laroche runs this family estate which was established by his father in the 1970s. After getting a degree in oenology from Beaune, Patrick travelled the world, doing various internships to gain experience before returning home to start making wine and take over the family vineyards for himself. In 2010 he ceased selling grapes to the local co-operative and produced his first vintage to great acclaim.
  The domain has nearly 12ha of Petit Chablis, classified as such because the limestone tends to be the younger Portlandian rather than the older Kimmeridgian, and as such typically occupies higher sites (Portlandian overlies Kimmeridgian) and has less clay. Pierrick is convinced that his largest parcel of Petit really ought to be classed as Chablis; it makes wine like Chablis and indeed is surrounded by AOC Chablis vines.
  Brilliant pale straw colour with a faint greenish tinge around the outskirts and a watery hue. Attractive pear and lime scents laced with wet stone and an oyster shell like minerality drift through the nostrils with ample volume. Delicious pear and lime fruits are delivered with excellent concentration and carry a beautifully rounded river stone like feel. Wet stone, oyster shell, subtle infusions of fresh herbs and a saline like minerality linger underneath. Brisk acidity finishing long and shapely.
  Drink over the next 3-4 years.
  Alc. 12.5%

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  Loaded Barrel Small Batch Series Wheat & Single Malt Australian Whisky (500ml)

  Melbourne, Victoria, AUSTRALIA

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  ABV: 46.2%

  What some might call a double-malt, this limited release forms part of the distillery's new Small Batch Series. Contrasting deep virgin-oak driven flavour with the fruitiness of malted wheat and barley, the style bridges the bourbon and single malt category; sweet and soft like classic wheated styles (think Weller), but heavier and richer with the malt adding body and texture, it’s hard to tell where the grains end and the oak begins. Creamy flavours of muesli, vanilla, sticky date and milk chocolate are beautifully meshed alongside budding fruitiness. If you're looking for a delicious, seductive end-of-the-night sipper, this ticks all the boxes, however it's best over ice or left uncut. Minimal dilution quickly thins out the flavours. Batch No. 001 weighs in at 46.2% Alc./Vol.

  Notes from the producers... On the nose it’s vanilla, and banana. On the tongue it’s orchard fruits, followed by hint of banana again, all wrapped in our signature virgin American oak flavours - toffee and vanilla bean.

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• Kilchoman Port Cask Matured 2024 Release Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Islay, SCOTLAND

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  ABV: 50%

  A Kilchoman fully matured in ruby port wine casks. For balance, two contrasting ages have been combined, with the youngest component matured for six years. Aging in port wine casks adds notes of cinnamon and figs to the distillate's maritime character. 50% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

  Notes from the producers... Colour: gold with copper reflections. Nose: rich layers of stewed red berries, figs, raisins, sweet barbecue sauce, cinnamon, jam. Palate: marmalade, strawberries, cranberries, smoked meat, leather, wood, oak and thick smoke. Finish: ash, charcoal and red fruit sweetness linger, wood, spice and tobacco.

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• Le Gin de Christian Drouin Pira Gin (700ml)

  Normandy, FRANCE

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  ABV: 42%

  Pira is made according to the same principles as the original version of Guillaume Drouin's Le Gin; each botanical is macerated and re-distilled separately in order to optimise the extraction of aromas. The Perry pear takes centre stage in this edition, along with juniper, vanilla, lemon, black pepper and Iris root. A small pear with a subtle aroma combining acidity and tannins, it is the other emblematic fruit of Normandy. In the Pays d'Auge, pear trees are generally planted on the edge of apple orchards. These long-lived and quite large trees can reach more than 15 metres high, with deep roots, forming excellent windbreaks for more fragile apple orchards.

  Pira gin offers aromas and flavours of white fruits, black pepper and iris and can be enjoyed neat or as a gin and tonic, with a thin slice of pear or elderflower as a garnish. 42% Alc./Vol.

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• Papalin Haiti 4 Year Old Vatted Rum (700ml)

  HAITI

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  ABV: 53.1%

  Conceived by Velier's Luca Gargano, the Papalin project is dedicated to Caribbean styles of yesteryear, though specifically to rums of the late 1800s when Jamaican traders began to create blends from different distilleries. Myers’s and John Wray Nephew are two famous historical examples. In addition to exporting rums to Europe, they also produced their own blends, never specifying their origins. In the last seventy years an increasing number of European brands surfaced, then in the 1970s, distilleries began selling their own products. In light of all these changes, Papalin marks a return to the ancient tradition of rum blending, now with a transparency that will be welcomed by rum purists.

  The label's first release was dedicated to Jamaica. The spotlight now shifts to Haiti, with a rum distilled from sugar cane juice, sourced from five different distilleries: Sajous, Vaval, Casimir, Distillerie de Port-au-Prince and Le Rocher. A total of 32 selected casks made the cut, all entirely aged in the tropical climate, with maturations taking place in ex-cognac, ex-bourbon and ex-whisky barrels. Technically, this is classified as a vatted rum. It's considered a versatile, accessible introduction to Clairin. 6000 bottles are available globally, and despite being young, its intriguing character has surprised many seasoned tasters. 53.1% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... "Wow, a complex clairin that is really fun! Great, soft nose. The 4 years of tropical maturation bring a great creaminess. Pear and fresh sugar cane are added. Alcohol very well integrated. A real insider tip!" - Rum-x.com

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• Nosferatu Distillery Nocturro Fig Gin (700ml)

  Queensland, AUSTRALIA

  $69. 99

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  Savour the rich sweetness of 3,000 fresh dried figs, perfectly complemented by the refreshing brightness of Nosferatu's Dead Dry Gin, and enhanced by a touch of honey from North Stradbroke Island. Only the biggest, juiciest figs are sourced from the Sunshine Coast grown on trees planted by the late Peter Wise, an eighth generation farmer. The determined 82 year old who passed in January 2024, was harvesting fresh fruit from his beloved trees until the end. This luscious elixir is best paired with Fever Tree mediterranean tonic and garnished with a wedge of grapefruit. 28% Alc./Vol.

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  2019 Providence Ex-Caroni Casks 3 Year Old Haitian Pure Single Rum (700ml)

  HAITI

  $189. 99

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  ABV: 52%

  Reported to be a collaboration between the Linge family of Berling, direct descendants of a famous Haitian rum dynasty (Barbancourt), and La Maison & Velier, Providence represents the first aged rum of the Distillerie de Port-au-Prince. Based on traditional methods, it's produced using syrup from an ancestral Cristalline sugar cane variety from the fields of Michel Sajous, located in Saint-Michel de l’Attalaye, 150 kilometers north of the capital. Fermentation is carried out using selected yeasts and dunder from previous distillations, allowing for the development of impressive aromatic complexity. The must obtained after fermentation is distilled in two stages in a copper still, heated in a bain-marie, designed by German boilermaker Muller. The final distillate was matured exclusively in ex-Caroni rum casks for three years and then reduced to 52% before bottling. The aroma is intense, sweet yet breezy with a frail dried fruit character similar to some sherried single malts. The palate has a striking purity and naturalness. Creamy-yet-fresh, with suggestions of tropical fruits and rock candy countered by caney / grassy notes that become a signature flourish. Fades with gentle gingery warmth and a lick of fruit. A relaxed, medium-bodied and very accessible example of unadulterated high-strength rum, dangerously drinkable uncut! 52% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

  Other reviews... This was the odd one out and also a huge surprise. Considering the price tag you get a lot for your money. I found out that it needed to rest for at least 15 minutes and at 30 minutes the flavours just come at you. Intense and fruity with nice spices and cane. I really like the floral note from nose to finish and even the empty glass was wonderful after a while. - Kevin Sorensen, Rum-x.com

  Notes from the producers... Nose: Rich and concentrated. Camphor, powdery, mimosa, cane sugar, vanilla, lime blossom and flambeed banana. Palate: Lively and distinguished. Fresh cane juice, lemon, resin, roasted pineapple, ginger and cinnamon. Finish: Long and silky. Rose petals, oriental notes, pastry cream, praline, tobacco, coffee and medicinal notes.

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• Jean Fillioux Moulin Rouge XO Extra Grande Champagne 1er Cru Cognac (700ml)

  Cognac, FRANCE

  $399. 00

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  ABV: 40%

  Both the famous Moulin Rouge - best known as the birthplace of the can-can dance - and Maison Jean Fillioux were founded around the same time (1890). This bottling commemorates the dedication, passion and savoir-faire that have gone into both ventures over the years. Filled with Grande Champagne eaux-de-vie aged for up to 30 years, the special presentation decanter showcases the Moulin Rouge theme fittingly, accompanied by its own bespoke red display box with gold accents adding a touch of glamour. The perfect gift to a Cognac lover or Moulin Rouge enthusiast! 40% Alc./Vol.

  Notes from the producers... A tremendously dark and fully flavoured Cognac. The nose provides wonderful aromas of woodspice, vanilla bean, citrus rind, honeysuckle, tropical fruit and old sweet wine. The palate is rich in mouthfeel, with a thick vanilla custard note, a touch of sweet bananas, dense oak paneling and toasted spices. The finish lingers with exquisite dried fruits and sweet grapes that last and last. An ideal after dinner dram.

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  2021 A d'Aussieres (Domaines Barons de Rothschild Lafite) Pays d'Oc Rouge

  Languedoc, FRANCE

  Reduced from $19.99

  $14. 99

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  Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2025-2028)

  ABV: 13.5%

  Closure: Synthetic Cork

  Domaine d'Aussieres is nestled in the steep hills just back from the Mediterranean coast in Narbonne in the South of France. The estate was acquired by Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) in 1999, owners of some the most revered Chateau’ in Bordeaux which sell upwards of $2000 per bottle (Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Chateau Duhart-Milon, Chateau L’Evangile and Chateau Rieussec.) Upon assuming control Baron Eric de Rothschild undertook a vast rehabilitation program of the estate including the replanting of some 413 acres with carefully selected traditional Languedoc grape varieties: Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre and Carignan, complimented by Cabernet, Merlot and Chardonnay. The building was restored at the same time and a new winery installed in the old cellars.
  
  A delicious, bargain priced Languedoc blend utilising the winemaking know how of one of the world’s great wine estates, Chateau Lafite Rothschild.
  
  A blend of 30% Syrah, 29% Grenache, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon, along with smaller proportions of Alicante-Henri-Bouschet, Marselan, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc. Deep black dark red core with a dark red hue. Jumping out of the glass are pronounced black raspberry and black cherry aromas which are trailed by some liquorice, dried herb, scorched earth and pepper notes. Rich, juicy black cherry and liquorice fruits carry medium body weight over a back drop of black raspberry, scorched earth, dried meat and peppered dried herb elements. Possessing a chewy feel it has medium grained tannins and nicely integrated acidity. The slightly dryish mid length finish showing off some rustic charm.
  Drink over the next 2-3 years.
  Alc. 13.5%

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  2023 Munda Wurundjeri Country Pinot Noir

  Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA

  $42. 99

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  Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2024-2030)

  ABV: 13%

  Closure: Stelvin

  Matured in French oak barrels (20% new) for 10 months. Deep dark red core with black shaded edges and a red hue. Aromas of ripe dark cherry, strawberry and anise stream from the glass followed by some forest floor and spicy cedar notes. Rich, concentrated and juicy the palate is flooded with dark cherry and strawberry fruits which overlay a back drop of anise, earth and spicy cedar. Showing ample power and a fleshy texture, it has fine grained tannins and a long, spicy conclusion.
  Drink over the next 5-6 years.
  Alc. 13%

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  The first Yarra Valley Pinot from Munda comes from a mix of red-brown clay, deep red volcanic soils, and granite. It is a wine with an alluring and well-composed nose: crunchy cranberries, polished red cherries, wild violets and some lovely vanilla, musk stick, a touch of cardamom, and cedar. The palate is juicy and, once again, well composed on its fruit and oak profile. More apparent is that the blood orange and earthy character, with elegant, granular tannins, giving a texture that reminds me of a chestnut. It is a well-made, balanced wine that is still in its prime. Drink 2024-2030.
  95 Points
  Lisa Cardelli – WinePilot.com

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  2019 Castelli Cabernet Sauvignon

  Frankland River, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA

  $29. 99

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  Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2024-2030)

  ABV: 14.6%

  Closure: Stelvin

  Midnight black in colour with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Wafting through the olfactory senses with plenty of intensity are ripe blackcurrant and liquorice aromas followed by some cigar box, earthy black olive and spicy bay leaf notes. Rich blackcurrant fruit infused with black olives are framed by a sturdy tannin structure. Notions of cigar box, earthy tobacco characters and spicy dried herbs ensue. Dry, slightly grippy finish that nonetheless shows ample length.
  Drink over the next 5-6 years.
  Alc. 14.6%

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  Good lord, this is good. Initially, the nose opens with graphite and steel shavings, but the fruit beneath it rises up and absorbs almost everything in its savoury, red embrace. This will show best another year from now, when everything has come together even more. Routinely an impressive wine. This vintage no exception. Drink by 2036.
  94 Points
  Erin Larkin – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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  2023 Bella Luna Nero d’Avola

  Victoria, AUSTRALIA

  $19. 99

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  Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2024-2026)

  ABV: 13%

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  Semi translucent dark red core with black toned edges and a bright red hue. Filling the nostrils are intense morello and dried cherry aromas with some liquorice, dried herb and earthy cinnamon notes also evident. Juicy morello cherry and plum jam fruits decorate the palate with some liquorice, earth and cinnamon spice characters also evident. Plump in its feel it has polished tannins and a generously fruited conclusion.
  Drink over the next 1-2 years.
  Alc. 13%

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• Kim Crawford Chardonnay

  Hawkes Bay, NEW ZEALAND

  $15. 99

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  ABV: 13%

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  Kim Crawford Chardonnay shows a medium straw hue with lifted aromas of citrus, stone fruit, and tropical pineapple. The palate is medium-bodied and creamy, offering flavours of lemon meringue and butterscotch, with bright citrus and stone fruit at its core. Approachable yet persistent, this Chardonnay is a true expression of New Zealand winemaking, with a few years of cellaring potential. It pairs beautifully with seafood like grilled prawns or salmon, creamy pastas, and soft cheeses such as Camembert.
  Alc. 13%

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  2023 Les Peyrautins Merlot

  Pays d'Oc, FRANCE

  $17. 99

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  Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2025-2027)

  ABV: 14%

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  Review Summary: A rich, amply fleshed Merlot.

  The Detailed review: Deep dark red black colour with a dark red hue. Ripe plum and blackcurrant aromas mix with dried herb, earth and vanillin spice notes. Rich fleshy dark plum and dark cherry fruits overlay a spicy back drop of dried herbs and subtle tobacco. Good concentration with slightly chewy tannins and a ripe mid length conclusion.
  Drink over the next 1-2 years.
  Alc. 14%

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  2021 Stella Stravisan Barbera d’Asti

  Piedmont, ITALY

  $36. 99

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  Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2024-2029)

  ABV: 15%

  Closure: Diam Cork

  Midnight black dark red colour with a vibrant dark red hue. Freshly crushed black cherry and blackberry aromas combine with liquorice, scorched earth and spicy dried herb notes. Energetic and juicy the palate features blackberry juice, liquorice and blueberry over inky earth and spice elements. Slightly chalky tannins with fresh, crunchy acidity imparting a tangy feel onto the bright frisky finish.
  Drink over the next 4-5 years.
  Alc. 15%

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  2022 Rusden Black Guts Shiraz

  Barossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

  $89. 99

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  Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2025-2029)

  ABV: 14.8%

  Closure: Cork

  Review Summary: Rich, plummy and opulently fleshed.

  The Detailed review: Dense pitch black heart with a dark red black tinged hue. Potent black plum, liquorice and black cherry scents intermix with smoky vanillin oak, earth and spice. Rich and concentrated, the palate is flush with black plum, liquorice and black cherry fruits. Smoky vanillin cedar, earth and spicy dried herb accents ensue. Polished tannins and surprising underlying freshness lead into an opulently fleshed finish that shows plenty of length.
  Drink over the next 4-5 years.
  Alc. 14.8%

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  2024 Kenny Wine Watervale Riesling

  Clare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

  $32. 99

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  Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2024-2032)

  ABV: 11.5%

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  Review Summary: Zesty, dry and tense in its feel with flinty mineral elements interspersed through a long, snappy finish.

  The Detailed review: Brilliant water like core with greenish tinged edges. Intense lime and citrus aromas leap out of the glass followed by some orange rind, talc and chalky mineral notes. Zesty lemon, lime and orange rind fruits are underscored by crisp, laser like acidity. Notions of Granny Smith apple, wet steel and chalky mineral elements ensue across the back half. Dry and tense it has a long, snappy finish laced with flinty mineral elements.
  Drink over the next 6-8 years.
  Alc. 11.5%

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  2022 Coates The Syrah

  McLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

  $26. 99

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  Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2025-2033)

  ABV: 14%

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  Rich fruits carry a refined opulence across a medium to full bodied palate that finishes long and understated.

  Awarded an MW of wine in 2020, winemaker Duane Coates is by his own admission, a 'heart over head' winemaker. Inclined to make wine from almost any interesting parcel of fruit made available to him, he tends to make accountants wince. For Duane, making great wine is not about business decisions; it’s about curiosity, passion, and a little bit of folly. His wines marry Australia’s richness of fruit with the savouriness and complexity of the old world.
  Matured for 18 months in 20% new French oak. Dense midnight black heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Flooding the nostrils are intense ripe blackberry, liquorice and black cherry aromas followed by hints of dark chocolate, vanillin cedar, scorched earth, dried meat and peppered herb notes. Rich blackberry, liquorice and dark plum fruits carry a refined opulence across the medium to full bodied palate. Spicy vanillin cedar, traces of earth, dark chocolate and pepper elements extend across the back half. Excellent concentration with tightly knit, fine grained tannins providing a sturdy structure. The long understated conclusion showing ample freshness. Should unfurl gracefully over the next 6-8 years.
  Alc. 14%

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  2023 Soumah Single Vineyard U. Ngumby Pinot Noir - Last Stocks

  Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA

  $44. 99

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  Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2024-2029)

  ABV: 13%

  Closure: Stelvin

  Review Summary: Refined and brambly with red fruits carrying a supple feel through to a savoury finish.

  The Detailed review: Dark red core with black toned edges and a red hue. Wonderfully perfumed nose with scents of violet, red to dark cherry and rhubarb followed by some brambly dried herb, forest floor and spicy cedar notes. Refined red cherry, strawberry and rhubarb flavours are cast across the palate with a supple feel. Notions of brambly cedar, dried herbs and spice the undercard. Fine grained, polished tannins with a savoury medium length conclusion.
  Drink over the next 4-5 years.
  Alc. 13%

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  From the Upper Ngumby Vineyard in Yarra Glen; 25% new wood. A lively crimson. Bright aromas of red stone fruits and redcurrants complemented by a little pepper and some rose petal. Elegant and refined on the palate, with silky, fine-grained and balanced tannins rounding out a wine that can be enjoyed now but that will also reward another four to six years in the cellar. Drink by 2029.
  94 Points
  Philip Rich - James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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  2023 Coriole Songbird Cabernet Sauvignon

  McLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

  $21. 99

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  Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2024-2030)

  ABV: 14.2%

  Closure: Stelvin

  Review Summary: Mid weighted with rich fleshy red to black fruits supported by a sturdy structure.

  The Detailed review: Dense midnight black heart with a dark red black tinged hue. Red currant and mulberry aromas infused with bay leaf are followed by hints of black olive, earth and spicy cedar. Rich red to black currant and mulberry fruits show plenty of flesh across the mid weighted palate with infusions of bay leaf, subtle black olive and spicy cedar elements in the background. Sturdy fine grained tannin structure with an elegant mid length conclusion.
  Drink over the next 5-6 years.
  Alc. 14.2%

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  2024 Castle Rock Estate Porongurup Riesling

  Porongurup, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA

  $26. 99

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  Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2024-2032)

  ABV: 11.5%

  Closure: Stelvin

  Review Summary: Concentrated yet tightly coiled and tense with a steely feel.

  The Detailed review: Brilliant water like core with a faint greenish tinge around the outskirts. Lime, lemon and Granny Smith apple aromas are propelled through the nostrils with ample intensity followed by some wet steel and flinty mineral notes. Zesty lemon and lime fruits wrap themselves around a tense core of steely mineral infused acidity with some green apple accents also evident. Concentrated yet tightly coiled it finishes dry, long and refreshingly crisp.
  Drink over the next 6-8 years.
  Alc. 11.5%

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  This is a stunning Riesling and amazing value. It might sound like the proverbial broken record but anyone claiming to like Riesling who is not buying, drinking and cellaring these is not serious. Rob Diletti sees this as his flagship. The fruit is all from the estate, from six different blocks, aged between two and four decades. Only the first press of 450 litres/tonne is used here. A bright lemon hue, it is leaner and more elegant than the Skywalk, as expected, with notes of florals, oystershells, citrus including fresh lime and grapefruit pith, and a line of saline acidity. Focus and length are present. This is easily a ten to twenty year proposition. A wonderful Riesling and one which is must-have value. Drink 2024-2044.
  95 Points
  Ken Gargett – WinePilot.com

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  2023 Xanadu Chardonnay

  Margaret River, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA

  $36. 99

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  Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2024-2030)

  ABV: 12.5%

  Closure: Stelvin

  Review Summary: Elegant, focused and fresh with a frisky mid length finish.

  The Detailed review: Brilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. White peach and nectarine aromas mix with hints of cashew, dried honey, citrus and subtle flint. Very focused, fresh and elegant in it’s feel, nectarine, citrus and green apple fruits are featured over a faint biscuity oak and gun flint infused back drop. Frisky acidity with a refined mid length finish.
  Drink over the next 5-6 years.
  Alc. 12.5%

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  It’s nervy, energising and still finding its groove. It pulses, with vibrant acidity taking the lead over everything, although there’s still lemon and grapefruit flavours, spicy oak and superfine gossamer-like nutty lees. In another year, this will be more compelling. Drink by 2033.
  94 Points
  Jane Faulkner – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

  The 2023 Chardonnay hails from a mild to cool (and dry) season in Margaret River, one that, by all accounts, will be a superb vintage for Chardonnay. On the nose here, the wine leads with lemon butter and white peach, nashi pear and green apple, with brine, cashew nuts and spring flowers. The acidity in the mouth is typically intense in young Xanadu Chardonnay—part of the legacy of the house style that eschews malolactic fermentation—and so it presents as I would expect it to, in a season already imbued with zesty natural acids. There is plenty of race and pace in this wine, but there is some creaminess, too. It will be better in a few years, I believe, although much of this cuvée will be purchased and consumed early. 12.5% alcohol, sealed under screw cap. Drink 2026-2035.
  92+ Points
  Erin Larkin – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

  The nose is very focused and mineral-driven, with aromas of lemon peel, gun smoke, white peaches and sea spray. The palate is medium-bodied with focused acidity and a generous texture, giving notes of grapefruit pith, salt brine and green papayas. A very minerally and steely structure that will soften nicely in the years to come. Drink or hold. Screw cap.
  93 Points
  JamesSuckling.com

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  2022 Principia Altior Pinot Noir

  Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, AUSTRALIA

  $59. 99

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  Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2024-2032)

  ABV: 13.7%

  Closure: Stelvin

  Review Summary: An amply powered Pinot with a supple feel and juicy yet refined finish.

  The Detailed review: Dark red core with black toned edges and a red tinged hue. Sailing out of the glass with a perfumed like intensity are aromas of violet, red to dark cherry and wild strawberry trailed by some fresh herb, delicate forest floor and light brambly cedar notes. Extending across the palate with ample power and a supple feel are delicious red to dark cherry and wild strawberry fruits. Subtle earth, infusions of fresh herbs and spicy cedar lie underneath. Polished tannins and lively acidity with a juicy yet refined finish.
  Drink over the next 6-8 years.
  Alc. 13.7%

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  2019 The Old Faithful Shiraz

  McLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

  $64. 99

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  Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2024-2030)

  ABV: 14.5%

  Closure: Diam Cork

  Review Summary: Rich, weighty and opulent with a chewy feel.

  The Detailed review: Matured in 500 litre French oak puncheons for 36 months. Impenetrable inky black heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Pronounced liquorice, blackberry and black cherry scents waft through the nostrils followed by some vanillin cedar and peppered earth notes. Rich opulent blackberry, liquorice and black cherry fruits carry plenty of weight with vanillin cedar, scorched earth and pepper elements the undercard. Ripe sturdy tannins impart a chewy feel through the long luscious finish.
  Drink over the next 5-6 years.
  Alc. 14.5%

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  2022 Franz Haas Sofi Rosso

  Dolomiti, ITALY

  $34. 99

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  Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2024-2028)

  ABV: 13.5%

  Closure: Stelvin

  Review Summary: Deeply fruited with dry chalky tannins and bright acidity leading into a slightly grippy finish.

  The Detailed review: A blend of Lagrein and Shiraz along with a small amount of Merlot. Pitch black heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Elevated ripe blackcurrant, dark cherry and liquorice aromas intermix with Mediterranean herb, inky earth and spice notes. Rich juicy blackcurrant and liquorice fruits have an inky back drop of earth, fresh herb infusions and spice. Dry chalky tannins and bright, youthful acidity with a slightly grippy yet deeply fruited finish.
  Drink over the next 3-4 years.
  Alc. 13.5%

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  2021 Mountadam Vineyards Patriarch High Eden Shiraz

  Eden Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

  $34. 99

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  Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2024-2029)

  ABV: 15.5%

  Closure: Stelvin

  Review Summary: Rich, densely concentrated and powerful with a slightly chewy feel and long peppery finish.

  The Detailed review: Matured for 18 months in new and seasoned French oak barriques and puncheons. Dense pitch black heart with a dark red black tinged hue. Potent black cherry and liquorice aromas are interwoven with smoked dried meat, spicy vanillin cedar and peppered earth notes. Rich, densely concentrated and powerful, the full bodied palate is swamped with lush black cherry and liquorice fruits which are framed by a sturdy tannin structure. Scorched earth, black olive, dried meat, vanillin cedar and blackpepper characters lurk in the background. Slightly chewy in it’s feel, it concludes long, deeply fruited and peppery.
  Drink over the next 4-5 years.
  Alc. 15.5%

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• 2013 Velier Beenleigh Tropical Ageing 10 Year Old Cask Strength Australian Rum (700ml)

  Queensland, AUSTRALIA

  $199. 99

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  ABV: 59%

  Alongside its official bottlings, Beenleigh has begun a collaboration with Europe's La Maison du Whisky and the acclaimed independent bottler, Velier. After two very interesting previous releases (the 2006 15 year old and the 2015 five year old), Beenleigh is following up with a 2013 Single Vintage. Made from molasses produced and processed in Queensland and fermented for 3 - 4 days, the rum was (unusually) 'reverse distilled': First in a single column and then re-distilled in a pot still, similar to those found in Guyana at Demerara Distillers Ltd. It was subsequently aged for a decade in ex-bourbon casks at the distillery in Eagleby, in Queensland's tropical climate, with an angel's share of >25%. This new reference is quite unique in putting Australian rum on the world map. Expect something powerful and spicy. Bottled in 2023, no sugar has been added. 59% Alc./Vol.

  Notes from the bottlers... Nose : Fresh and expressive. Russian leather, prune kernel, grapefruit, rosewater, and sumac. Palate : Vanilla, dried apricot, kaffir lime, orange zest, cardamom, and lavender. Finish : Long and assertive. Guava, camphor, pine resin, black cherry, dark chocolate, and almond.

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• 2019 Habitation Velier Long Pond 3 Year Old Cask Strength Jamaica Pure Single Rum (700ml)

  JAMAICA

  $280. 00

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  ABV: 60%

  In 2016 Velier launched the Habitation Velier portfolio - the world’s only range of Pure Single Rums. These are rums from a single distillery, distilled exclusively in pot stills. Complex and typically more suitable to long ageing, Velier's selections are entirely matured in the tropics, ensuring a natural, though accelerated development of flavours at the expense of a higher angel's share (>22%).

  Always highly anticipated, Long Pond has become a Jamaican reference point for rum enthusiasts. This youthful edition was distilled from molasses in 2019 and aged for three years. It's worth noting that after closing from 2012 to 2017 for renovation, the Long Pond distillery was almost destroyed by a flash fire that sarted in the cane fields. It ravaged the fermentation room and fresh rum stocks (approximately 65,000 litres were destroyed). In that context, we're lucky to have received this rum at all. The flames spared its famous John Dore stills and no less legendary Blair column stills, prized for capturing the deeply mineral, empyreumatic and medicinal character for which this magnificent ester-rich marque is so well-known. 1200 bottles are on offer globally. No sugar has been added. 60% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... "I love it! A fine rum with balance and elegance on the palate and finish, but you have to be patient and disregard the first nose. It probably lacks age, but I definitely like Long Pond." - rum-x.com

  "Overall, a beautiful, wild Long Pond, which also makes a good figure in the Mai Tai." - rum-x.com

  Notes from the bottlers... Nose : Rich, heady. The incredible first nose is empyreumatic (apricot kernel, turpentine, diesel), exotic (persimmon, mango, guava), oxidative (balsamic vinegar, macerated fruit) and syrupy (hot cane sugar). Allowed to breathe, fragrances of vetiver, lavender honey, lime and jasmine give an idea of the breadth and complexity of the aroma palette. Palate : Taut, lively. On the attack, notes of petrol and very ripe mango appear alongside chocolatey and spicy (ylang ylang, clove, saffron) flavours. On the mid-palate, roasted pineapple and plantain banana juicily and smoothly enrich the flavour palette’s exotic register. The even fruitier end of the palate reveals notes of peach, pear, kaffir lime and coconut. Finish : Long, concentrated. The powdery finish (cocoa, rice pudding, grated ginger) is remarkably soft. The slender end of the finish gives its own take on the exotic register of the nose and palate. On the retro-nasal olfaction, a vanilla, spicy (cinnamon, ginger) and herbaceous (sugar cane) cane sugar spreads across the palate. The empty glass is in turn medicinal (elastoplast), camphoric and mellow (artichoke heart).

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  Kilchoman Sanaig 2024 Edition Cask Strength Limited Edition Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Islay, SCOTLAND

  $199. 99

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  ABV: 57.8%

  Sanaig and Machir Bay are Kilchoman’s two core products, but only the latter has had the honour of an occasional cask strength release. Prospective samples of Sanaig were floated during a 2021 Feis Isle virtual tasting. No release date was ever suggested and the label had to wait until November 2024 to finally get its own natural-strength iteration. Looking at the colour, you might think they've mistakenly filled the bottle with Loch Gorm. That's down to a high proportion of x-Oloroso sherry casks (the remaining 30% are x-Bourbon). Essentially, this release uses the same recipe as the regular Sanaig, however, we can assume casks have been cherry-picked, then bottled uncut as opposed to the regular release strength of 46% ABV. Impressive from the get go, through that’s fairly standard praise for Kilchoman, the bouquet kicks off with menthol rub, iodine, damp earth and wood smoke with bitter peel and dark chocolate in tow. Creamy on entry, then catapults into a full-throttle mid palate attack, keynotes being cocoa, Oloroso sherry and sweet peat. Bracing spices and alcohol give this a drying, bittersweet finale, trailing off with pepper, elastoplast and nutty chocolate. Feels like there's more sherry influence than your standard Sanaig. Either way, it's an absolute blast for Islay fans. No outturn is stated, but the Australian allocations are likely in the hundreds rather than the thousands. 57.8% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

  Other reviews...  From this Islay-based distillery comes an annual expression matured in both sherry and bourbon casks. Smoke on the nose, Grape-Nuts, tasty peat smoke, and barbecue. The palate has heat but is flavorful and not at all spiky, showing pleasant flavors of raspberry compote and an earthy note of pipe tobacco. The finish is long, with red berries, smoke, and peat embers. Smoky, with lively fruit notes that rise above the peat. 92 points - whiskyadvocate.com

  ...the entry is bold and spicy, with an explosive mix of black pepper, chilli, nutmeg and aniseed, anticipating a palate of dark pastry, chocolate, red fruit (sour cherries, plums, blackberries), sweet liquorice, blood orange juice, pink grapefruit and carob. Fleshy and iodised smoke that envelops the flavours like Linus’ blanket. The addition of water accentuates the marine aspect, bringing sulphurous notes to the surface. The long finish is coastal and full, with a tingle of spices that accompany red fruits and citrus, liquorice, chocolate, coffee and a vegetal, sulphurous vein. This is closer to a Loch Gorm on steroids than the original, which could be seen as either a distortion of the classic Sanaig or a liberation of its nature. A matter of opinion, mine appreciates the fullness of a slightly rambunctious but sincere dram. - Lamberto Lamarina, whiskyart.blog

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• 2022 Domaine Latour-Giraud Meursault Cuvee Charles Maxime

  Burgundy, FRANCE

  $230. 00

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  Nestled in the heart of Meursault, Domaine Latour-Giraud is a family-run estate known for crafting wines that beautifully express the village’s rich terroirs. With a focus on Chardonnay, their whites strike a balance between depth and precision, often showcasing the generous texture Meursault is famous for while retaining freshness and minerality. Whether from village-level plots or prized premier crus, Latour-Giraud’s wines reflect both tradition and a thoughtful, modern approach to winemaking.

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  Here too whiffs of petrol and phenolic character add breadth to the aromas of essence of pear, orange peel and acacia blossom. The dense, sappy and beautifully textured medium weight flavors possess excellent depth and persistence on the balanced finale. This offers excellent quality for its level and is warmly recommended. Drink through 2029+.
  90 points
  Allen Meadows - Burghound

  Mid lemon yellow. The bouquet has a little softer orchard fruit compared to the Bourgogne, and is very true to its Meursault roots. The white fruit continues on the palate and is now joined by a saline note, while the ripe apples give an immediate appeal. There are little waves of flavour towards the back of the palate. Once again the aftertaste is fine, precise and thoroughly promising. Drink from 2027-2032.
  90-92 points
  Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy

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• 2022 Domaine Latour-Giraud Meursault Les Narvaux

  Burgundy, FRANCE

  $255. 00

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  Nestled in the heart of Meursault, Domaine Latour-Giraud is a family-run estate known for crafting wines that beautifully express the village’s rich terroirs. With a focus on Chardonnay, their whites strike a balance between depth and precision, often showcasing the generous texture Meursault is famous for while retaining freshness and minerality. Whether from village-level plots or prized premier crus, Latour-Giraud’s wines reflect both tradition and a thoughtful, modern approach to winemaking.

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  Here a more elegant nose resembles that of the Charles Maxim save for a broader range of floral elements. The palate impression of the medium-bodied flavors is finer and more mineral-driven if not quite as concentrated, all wrapped in a youthfully austere, firm, balanced and bitter zest-inflected finish. One to look for. Drink through 2030+.
  90 points
  Allen Meadows - Burghound

  Fine pale yellow. The bouquet bursts out of the glass, but with a sense of tension quite different from Charles Maxime. Partly floral, partly fresh greengage, but with some riper tendrils curling round the edges. There is a backbone to this wine, and a sense of precision, which is deeply impressive. Then comes the flesh you would expect from this relatively sunny summer. This wine makes quite a statement. Good natural acidity is part of the equation. Complex and complete agrees Jean-Pierre. 55 year old vines which never over-produce. Drink from 2028-2035.
  92-94 points
  Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy

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• 2022 Domaine Latour-Giraud Meursault-Charmes Premier Cru

  Burgundy, FRANCE

  $370. 00

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  Nestled in the heart of Meursault, Domaine Latour-Giraud is a family-run estate known for crafting wines that beautifully express the village’s rich terroirs. With a focus on Chardonnay, their whites strike a balance between depth and precision, often showcasing the generous texture Meursault is famous for while retaining freshness and minerality. Whether from village-level plots or prized premier crus, Latour-Giraud’s wines reflect both tradition and a thoughtful, modern approach to winemaking.

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  Like the Bouchères, this is also relatively firmly reduced. On the palate though there is both excellent freshness and verve suffusing the finer and sleeker middleweight flavors that exude evident minerality on the impressively complex, long and impeccably well-balanced finale. This is excellent and a wine that should easily repay a decade plus of keeping. Highly recommended particularly for those who enjoy cellaring their whites. Drink through 2032+.
  93 points
  Allen Meadows - Burghound

  Medium to full lemon yellow. The nose has the sensuous richness which characterises Charmes, and the oak seems more prominent. No more new oak has been used for the Charmes but a particular barrel may have given this buttery edge. Jean-Pierre plans to fine this a little more to bring it more into line with the others. The core wine on the palate has the distinction of the other Meursaults, though the buttery note resurfaces at the finish. I have lowered the score based on today’s tasting but have confidence that the final wine will merit more. In fact, the finish encourages me to go up again. Nine barrels, two new, one an experiment, one traditional in its toasting. Drink from 2029-2036.
  91-94 points
  Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy

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• 2022 Domaine Latour-Giraud Pommard Cuvee Carmen

  Burgundy, FRANCE

  $180. 00

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  Nestled in the heart of Meursault, Domaine Latour-Giraud is a family-run estate known for crafting wines that beautifully express the village’s rich terroirs. With a focus on Chardonnay, their whites strike a balance between depth and precision, often showcasing the generous texture Meursault is famous for while retaining freshness and minerality. Whether from village-level plots or prized premier crus, Latour-Giraud’s wines reflect both tradition and a thoughtful, modern approach to winemaking.

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  Ripe and pretty aromas include those of mostly red berries and earth nuances. There is both good vibrancy and detail to the attractively textured middleweight flavors that exude a subtle minerality on the mildly austere and impeccably well-balanced finale. This is firm enough to repay up to a decade of cellaring, which is just as well as it could use better overall depth. Worth considering, especially since this is a bit finer than usual. Drink through 2029+.
  89 points
  Allen Meadows - Burghound

  Mid crimson colour. The bouquet takes a little coaxing but has a clear density of dark fruit. There is a nutty note with cherry kernels as well, this is quite austere but a sound Pommard which continues well across the palate. Drink from 2026-2030.
  88-90 points
  Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy

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• Four Pillars Bloody Bandwagon Non Alcoholic Gin (700ml)

  Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA

  $42. 99

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  We all want or need some time off the drink every now and again. But time off the drink shouldn’t mean time off decent drinks altogether. Hence, Four Pillars have been quietly working away to bring the botanical flavours of their most popular and iconic gins to life…but in an alcohol-free spirit. This was no simple feat. In fact, it’s probably the single biggest challenge they’ve faced since they started making gin in 2013. Because this isn’t gin. Gin has to have alcohol in it. To make Bloody Bandwagon, they actually do use Shiraz grapes. But because they haven’t been fermented there’s no alcohol. So you’re getting that same Shiraz flavour and colour without the alcohol. Win, win. Use Bloody Bandwagon as you would your ‘regular’ Four Pillars Gin but maybe a bit more liberally, so you can allow the flavour of the non-alcoholic spirit to shine through.

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  Glendronach 18 Year Old 100% Sherry Matured Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - New Packaging

  Highlands, SCOTLAND

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  $280. 00

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  ABV: 46%

  "Allardice" has been dropped from the title of this snappy new presentation, however it would appear nothing else has changed. All matured in oloroso sherry casks (according to the website), Glendronach 18 is what many whisky connoisseurs would describe as a sherry bomb: Rich, dark and seductive with feature notes of Christmas cake, rum and allspice married together with aged oloroso, toasted walnut bread and chocolate orange. Put it on your short list of whiskies to try before you die. 46% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... New look! Matured in Oloroso. They mention ‘Spanish oak casks’ on the label, but I’ve always thought that term could be a tad misleading (not just with Glendronach, mind). What exactly is ‘Spanish’ here, the oak, the casks, or both? That said, we were quite fond of the previous 18-year-old ‘Allardice’ (around 86 points), though it didn’t exactly have us swinging from the rafters – we used to prefer the 15-year-old. Colour: amber. Nose: there’s that Mars bar and millionaire’s shortbread note, followed by a hint of tar and damp earth. It’s got that dunnage warehouse feel, which I rather like. Then, as expected, the walnut wine shows up, with a touch of mustard and clove, before we nose into an old tin of black tea. Nothing to complain about. Mouth: perhaps a touch less precise, opening on peppered chocolate and espresso, moving into Catalan rancio, old walnuts, brown tobacco, and finally, oranges. The texture is a bit lighter than I anticipated, but it all works beautifully. Finish: medium length, with black tea, walnuts, and chocolate with a coffee edge. Comments: I’m not sure if it’s full-on Oloroso maturation or a three-year rerack or so, but I think it’s very well done. For my money, there’s absolutely no reason to think it’s any less good than the Allardice – and hey, I rather prefer the new look. 87 points - whiskyfun.com

  [2024 tasting] Densely sherried, the nose is rich and laced with oxidized aromas evoking nutty, winey Pedro Ximenez sherry over oloroso. That’s but an illusion, of course, as this is aged fully in oloroso casks. The impact is impressive all the same: Bold, brooding, and rich, the nose evokes oily leather and furniture polish alongside spicier, racier notes of cinnamon red hots and some cayenne — surprising given its generally tame 46% abv. A not-insignificant level of sea spray salinity is clearly detectable, the Highlands at work. The palate quickly pours on sweeter elements: Molasses, brown butter, warm Coca-Cola, plenty of spice notes. Rich and enveloping on the tongue, the whisky evokes austerity and intrigue: Turkish rug shops, old London barrooms, Asian spice markets. Increasingly nutty as the palate moves toward the finish, the well-sherried experience approaches Madeira at times with its intensely wine-laden quality. Dark chocolate and caramel sweeten up the lengthy, enveloping finish, a healthy baking spice quality — more ginger-driven here — clinging to the back end alongside a sweetening raspberry element. Outstanding stuff. - drinkhacker.com

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