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2022 Il Cattivo GrenacheMcLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)ABV: 13.4%Closure: StelvinSucculent and plush with a spicy finish.
Dark red core with a light red hue. Ripe raspberry and liquorice aromas fill the nostrils with some cherry, vanillin confectionary and peppered earth notes also evident. Plush and juicy, the medium bodied palate features rich raspberry, liquorice and cherry fruits over vanillin spice and earth. Polished tannins with a succulent and spicy, dark fruited conclusion.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
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2024 Mendes & Symington Contacto AlvarinhoVinho Verde, PORTUGAL$37. 99Bottle$455.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)ABV: 12.5%Closure: Diam CorkBrisk and lively with a river stone like feel and a refreshing, saline edged finish.
Contacto Alvarinho is made from the Alvarinho grape variety grown exclusively in the sub-region of Monção and Melgaço. The location of this sub-region provides it with a temperate climate, being surrounded by a range of mountains on the Spanish and Portuguese borders, which provides perfect condition for maturation of grapes.
Brilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Pronounced ripe pear, green apple and lime aromas are trailed by some wet stone and subtle saline notes. Brisk and lively with a river stone like feel, delicious pear, green apple and lime fruits overlay a wet slate and mineral laced back drop. Energetic acidity with a refreshing, saline edged finish.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 12.5%Other Reviews…..
A nervy nose of wet stones with a briny lift and a distinctly saline edge. The palate is bright and vertical, medium- to full-bodied, with fresh green nuances and a fine saline thread that carries through to the finish. Drink now.
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2023 Seresin Pinot GrisMarlborough, NEW ZEALAND$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2026-2027)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinA dry yet generously textured style of Pinot Gris.
Bright straw colour with a watery hue. Lifted ripe pear and red apple aromas are joined by some quince, honeysuckle and spice notes. Luscious pear and ripe apple fruits are full and round in their flow across the mid weighted palate. Some musk, delicate quince and spice elements sit in the background. A lick of brisk acidity lends some freshness to the ripe, textural finish.
Drink over the next year.
Alc. 13%Other Reviews…..
A focused, dry pinot gris with subtle marzipan and dried-pear character throughout. Medium body. Spicy and flavorful with dried violets at the end. Really delicious. Drink now. Screw cap.
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2023 Il Cattivo TempranilloAdelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinA fresh mid weighted Tempranillo with tart like acidity and slightly chalky tannins finishing light and elegant.
Dark red core with black shaded edges and a red to dark red hue. Aromas of red cherry and spicy herbs are trailed by some earthy graphite, black olive and pepper notes. The fresh mid weighted palate features juicy red cherry fruits over dried herb, black olive and earth characters. Bright tart like acidity and slightly chalky tannins finishing light and elegant.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
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2022 Parker Estate Scarlett Block Cabernet SauvignonCoonawarra, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$22. 99Bottle$275.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)ABV: 14%Closure: StelvinRichly fruited with an elegant yet spicy finish.
Matured for 12 months in old French oak barriques and hogsheads. Midnight black core with a dark red hue. Spicy blackcurrant and black olive scents mix with cedary tobacco and capsicum notes. Rich blackcurrant fruits decorate the mid weighted palate with some mulberry, cedary tobacco, earthy black olive and spice elements sitting in the background. Fine grained tannins with an elegant yet spicy finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
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2022 Catena Alta Historic Rows MalbecMendoza, ARGENTINA$110. 00Bottle$1320.00 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinMedium bodied, elegant and fresh with juicy blue to dark fruits.
Catena Alta is an assemblage of historic rows within the Catena family Estate vineyards. Fruit was sourced from five different vineyards with maturation in a mix of new and older oak for a period of 12-18 months.
2022 was an exceptional year at Catena Zapata from every possible qualitative standpoint. Alejandro Vigil, Catena Zapata’s Head Winemaker says: “This is the best year that I have lived through”.
Dense inky black heart with a bright red to dark red hue. Wonderfully fragrant nose with aromas of ripe blueberry, violet, dark cherry and liquorice followed by whispers of vanillin cedar, earth, dark chocolate and spice. Medium bodied, elegant and fresh, the palate is layered with juicy blueberry, cherry and red liquorice fruits. Spicy vanillin cedar, subtle earthy dark chocolate and dried herb elements decorate the back half. Vibrant acidity and fine grained tannins with a long, highly polished finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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The 2022 Malbec Catena Alta brings together historic vineyards from Luján de Cuyo and Uco Valley to capture the best of both regions: Luján’s generous, supple tannins and Uco’s juicy, fresh fruit. Aged for up to 18 months in barrel, this wine is the essence of Mendoza Malbec. Intense aromas of fresh plum and delicate balsamic notes float over oak and a floral hint in the background. With indulgent depth and a juicy flow, the 2022 balances plush tannins with refined texture to produce a long and sapid palate with a touch of intensity and subtle concentration. This is a rich wine that raises the bar for Mendoza Malbec. Drink 2026-2037.
95 Points
Joaquin Hidalgo – VinousRacy berries, cherries and touches of white pepper and tamarind. Very juicy and fluid, with fine-grained tannins and a mouthwatering finish. Long, succulent and very poised. Drink or hold.
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2024 Neldner Road by Dave Powell Steinborner MarsanneBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$49. 99Bottle$599.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)ABV: 14%Closure: CorkA rich, mouth coating Marsanne that takes it’s inspiration from Northern Rhone.
Fermented in a combination of 50% new and 50% old French oak barrels followed by 6 months of barrel maturation on lees.
Brilliant straw colour with subtle flashes of green around the edges and a watery hue. Engulfing the nostrils are heady scents of ripe peach, honeycomb and crème brulee followed by some biscuity nougat, subtle butterscotch and spice notes. Rich, mouth coating flavours of ripe peach, apricot, honeycomb and crème brulee are delivered with terrific intensity and carry a viscous textural feel. Nougat, butterscotch and spice elements sit in the background. Long enveloping finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
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2025 Tin Shed All Day RoseBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$26. 99Bottle$323.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2026-2027)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinA highly slurpable, slippery textured and spicy Rose.
Made from Grenache grapes. Bright salmon pink in colour. Lifted cherry, pomegranate and blood orange aromas are trailed by whiffs of musk and spice. Spicy cherry, blood orange and pomegranate fruits have a tangy feel across the palate with some subtle Turkish delight elements sitting in the background. Vibrant acidity with a long, dry yet fruity finish.
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2023 Silkman Hunter Valley SemillonHunter Valley, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA$26. 99Bottle$323.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2026-2034)ABV: 11%Closure: StelvinZippy lemon, lime and green apple fruits are spring boarded by crisp, steely mineral laced acidity.
Brilliant water like colour with green tinted edges. Expressive lemon, lime zest and Granny Smith apple scents are intermeshed with subtle toast, wet steel and mineral notes. Zippy lemon, lime and green apple fruits are spring boarded by crisp, steely mineral laced acidity. Excellent drive finishing long, tense and steely.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 11%Other Reviews…..
A blend of Brokenback, Blackberry and Murphy Vineyards (40/40/20%). The wine has some post-ferment lees maturation, adding texture and weight to the palate. There is a lot going on in this delicious wine: lemon zest, grapefruit, lime leaf and a little freshly cut grass. The palate is zippy and intense, with fabulous shape from the interplay between the acidity and phenolics. It is a joyous, well-balanced wine with great drive. Simply fabulous for the price. Drink by 2028.
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2025 Heggies Vineyard Cloudline ChardonnayEden Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$21. 99Bottle$263.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2026-2030)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinA fresh, fruit driven expression of Chardonnay.
Heggies Vineyard Cloudline Chardonnay derives its name from the cold months of autumn and winter when the vineyard is often shrouded in low lying fog and cloud. 28% of the blend was fermented and matured for 8 months in Burgundian French oak (7% new), the balance fermented in stainless steel.
Brilliant pale straw colour with green highlighted edges and a watery hue. Nectarine pear and citrus aromas drift through the nostrils followed by some melon and spice notes. Fleshy nectarine, melon and citrus fruits have a wet stone and mineral back drop. Crisp acidity with a refreshing fruit driven finish.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
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2023 Paxton CAB Cabernet SauvignonMcLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$23. 99Bottle$287.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinA mid weighted, slightly chalky yet fleshy Cabernet Sauvignon.
Midnight black in colour with a dark red black tinged hue. Blackcurrant aromas are intertwined with earthy black olive, cedary tobacco and spicy fdried herb notes. Rich blackcurrant, liquorice and black olive flavours carry medium body weight. Earth, spicy vanillin cedar and tobacco characters ensue. Slightly chalky tannin structure with a fleshy medium to long conclusion.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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2024 Dominique Portet Single Vineyard ChardonnayYarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$42. 99Bottle$515.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinA rich and powerful yet gorgeously refined Yarra Valley Chardonnay.
Brilliant pale straw colour with a distinct green tint to the edges and a watery hue. Elevated scents of white peach and nectarine are married to citrus, dried honey, biscuit, nougat and subtle gun flint notes. Rich, concentrated and powerful yet gorgeously refined in its flow, the palate is layered with fleshy white peach and nectarine fruits. Notions of delicate dried honey, citrusy nougat, biscuity oak, cashew and infusions of gun flint lend further sophistication. Beautifully rounded, slippery textural feel balanced by fresh underlying acidity finds perfect equilibrium. Finishes long and expansive with a gentle creamy feel.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 13%Other Reviews…..
From a vineyard in Gladysdale. 60/40% puncheons/barriques (25% new). 40% mlf. Richer than last year's but no less complex, with its bouquet of stone fruits and orange blossom together with a gentle nuttiness and light vanillin overlay. Mouth-filling and chalky. Good stuff to drink now and over the next three to five years. Drink by 2029.
94 Points
Philip Rich - James Halliday’s Australian Wine CompanionExpressive and vibrant, with aromas of white peaches, lemon curd, almonds, pastry, flint and orange blossoms. The palate is full-bodied with a generous yet precise texture, carried by bright acidity and mineral drive. Flavors of citrus zest, nectarines, nougat and crushed stones build in layers, finishing with a saline edge. Drink or hold. Screw cap.
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2024 Chain of Ponds Section 400 Pinot NoirAdelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$22. 99Bottle$275.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2026-2029)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinA light, savoury Pinot with a modest finish.
Semi translucent red to dark red colour with black tinged edges and a light red hue. Fragrant violet, cherry and strawberry scents are trailed by some rhubarb, bramble and spicy dried herb notes. Light in weight, cherry and rhubarb fruits are featured over bramble, forest floor and spicy dried herb characteristics. Good freshness and fine grained tannins with modest length to the finish.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
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2024 Terre Forti Pinot Grigio delle VenezieVeneto, ITALY$17. 99Bottle$215.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2026-2027)ABV: 12%Closure: StelvinTexturally rounded with brisk acidity and an amply fruited finish.
Brilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Nosing reveals pear skin, red apple and quince aromas with some lime and wet slate notes also evident. Pear, quince and red apple skin flavours overlay a wet slate back drop. Texturally rounded it has brisk acidity and an amply fruited finish.
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2021 Derwent Estate Pinot NoirTasmania, AUSTRALIA$46. 99Bottle$563.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinRich and supple with an expansive peacocks tail like power wave.
From 28 year old vines with 15% whole bunch inclusion and maturation in French oak (25% new). Semi translucent red to dark red colour with black toned edges and a light red hue. Expressive red cherry, strawberry and rhubarb scents are trailed by some dried herb, forest floor and delicate spicy cedar notes. Rich red to dark cherry, strawberry and red liquorice fruits flow supplely across the palate with a peacocks tail like power wave. Bramble, dried herb, forest floor and spicy cedar elements ensue. Silky smooth tannins with a long expansive finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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2025 Lobethal Road Pinot GrisAdelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinLusciously fruited and slippery textured with a brisk feel to the finish.
Brilliant very pale straw colour with a faint greenish tinge around the edges and a watery hue. Elevated pear, red apple and musk scents stream out of the glass with some honeysuckle and spice notes also evident. Luscious pear and red apple fruits drive the palate with notions of musk and citrus sitting in the background. Slippery textured, it has refreshing acidity which lends a brisk feel to the finish.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
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2007 Signatory Vintage Speyside 18 (M) Cask No: DRU 17/A190 #14 18 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND$499. 00Bottle$5988.00 DozenABV: 58.4%As is always the case with these 'Secret Signatorys', Macallan isn't stated on the label, however the ever-reputable whiskyfun.com have reviewed bottlings from the same "M" series and their classification and tasting compass points firmly towards Edrington's darling. Matured for 18 years in a first-fill sherry butt (presumably oloroso), this promises all those lovely rich aromas and flavours of dark fruits, chocolate, manuka honey and crème brulee that sherry heads consistently seek out. Few tasting notes are available on this batch, but hopefully that list extends to classic Macallan descriptors like orange marmalade, dried figs, cigars and no sulphur! Judging by reviews for other (M)s, it should be pretty darn good. Signatory's already reasonable asking price is made all the more sweet by direct import pricing. We've received a small share of the 658 numbered bottles produced, un-chillfiltered. 58.4% Alc./Vol.
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2023 Derwent Estate ChardonnayVeneto, ITALY$46. 99Bottle$563.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2026-2027)ABV: 12%Closure: StelvinTexturally rounded with brisk acidity and an amply fruited finish.
Brilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Nosing reveals pear skin, red apple and quince aromas with some lime and wet slate notes also evident. Pear, quince and red apple skin flavours overlay a wet slate back drop. Texturally rounded it has brisk acidity and an amply fruited finish.
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2023 Bleasdale Generations MalbecLanghorne Creek, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$34. 99Bottle$419.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinFresh and elegant with juicy red to blue fruits.
Bleasdale has been growing Malbec since the late 1800’s and produced the regions first Malbec table wine in 1961. Today they are one of the leading exponents of this variety. The fruit for their Generations Malbec was sourced from three estate vineyard blocks and two specialist growers with maturation taking place in a mix of new (5%) and seasoned French oak puncheons for a period of 12 months.
Pitch black heart with a dark purple black tinged hue. Fragrant blueberry, plum and liquorice scents flood the nostrils followed by some violet, spicy vanillin cedar, fresh herb and earth notes. Juicy blueberry, plum and red liquorice fruits carry a refined feel across the palate. Fine grained, slightly dusty tannins with infusions of fresh herbs, earth and spicy vanillin cedar unfolding across the back half. Medium bodied it finishes fresh and elegant.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 13.5%Other Reviews……
This is just hitting its straps. Easy to get into, as it offers all the archetypal flavours and more. Appealing fresh tobacco and warm bitumen aromas come through, while flavours of dark plums and black cherries are doused in licorice, woodsy spices and choc-mint. It’s a fuller-bodied but not big wine. There’s a certain restraint and elegance to this, and that’s a word not often used for this bolshie variety, such is the Bleasdale way. This has youth on its side so it’s bright and easy. In time it will garner more complexity. Can you wait? Drink by 2040.
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2023 Sons of Eden Notus GrenacheBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$39. 99Bottle$479.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinA power pack Grenache bursting with ripe succulent fruit which is backed by a muscular tannin structure.
Named after the Greek God of the Southerly wind, Notus. After basking in the warm summer climate of the Barossa Valley the vines welcome the arrival of the cooling Southerly wind which marks the transition from summer to autumn and so coincides with the last stage in the ripening process of Grenache.
Fruit was sourced from vines 60 to 96 years in age with 25% whole bunch included in the ferment and maturation taking place in large oak barrels for 6 months.Deep dark red black tinged core with a dark red hue. Dark raspberry and liquorice aromas infused with graphite and pepper like notes sail through the nostrils. Some ripe cherry and vanillin spice notes are also evident. Rich and juicy, the palate is bursting with dark raspberry, liquorice and dark cherry fruits that are concentrated, vibrant and powerful. Notions of crushed rock, vanillin spice and pepper underpin the seductive layers of fruit. Muscular tannin structure with a long, succulent pepper laced finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 14.5%Other Reviews….
Glittering with bright fruit energy and striking mountain herb fragrance. Fleshy and plush with a refreshing luminous acidity and fine-seamed oak tannins. Long and pleasurable.
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DecanterComplex layers of wild raspberries, blueberry bush, tobacco leaves, cedar and spices. The palate is medium-bodied with finely integrated tannins and bright acidity, showing notes of cassia bark, dark cherries, potpourri and dried herbs. Wonderfully plush and lifted with a underlying power. Made from 96-year-old vines. Drink or hold. Screw cap.
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2025 Parish Vineyards Pinot GrisTasmania, AUSTRALIA$34. 99Bottle$419.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2026-2029)ABV: 12%Closure: StelvinFleshy pear and red apple fruits with a slippery texture, brisk acidity and a fresh, dry finish.
Brilliant water like core with greenish tinged edges. Elevated pear and red apple scents drift through the nostrils followed by some gentle musk, honeysuckle and spice notes. Fleshy pear and red apple fruits line the palate with delicate musk and wet stone undertones. Slippery textured it has brisk acidity and a fresh, dry finish.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
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2025 Wine X Sam The Victorian RieslingYarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$22. 99Bottle$275.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)ABV: 11%Closure: StelvinA fruity dry to off dry Riesling with zesty acidity.
Brilliant water like colour with green tinged edges. Green to red apple and orange blossom aromas mix with hints of honeysuckle and lime. On the palate zesty lime, pear and red apple fruits meld into a gentle honeysuckle and orange blossom infused back drop. Crisp acidity with a fruity dry to off dry finish.
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2023 On The Wing ShirazClare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2026-2029)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinRich and dense and thick voluptuous texture.
Impenetrable inky black in colour with an equally deep black dark red hue. Ripe black cherry, liquorice and cassis like scents waft out of the glass trailed by some smoky vanillin cedar and peppered earth notes. Rich and lush the palate is engulfed by waves of black cherry, black plum and liquorice fruits. Smoky vanillin cedar, earth and peppered dried herb elements sit beneath. Voluptuously textured and powerful it has a sturdy yet velvety tannin structure and a long mouth coating finish.
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2022 Irvine Altitude MerlotEden Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)ABV: 14.6%Closure: StelvinRipe and fleshy with sturdily built tannins lending some firmness across the generously fruited finish.
Pitch black heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Blackcurrant, ripe plum and liquorice aromas are trailed by some vanillin cedar, tobacco, earth and spicy dried herb notes. Rich blackcurrant, liquorice and dark plum fruits flood the mouth with notions of spicy vanillin cedar, earthy tobacco, black olive and dried herb characters the undercard. Ripe fleshy mid palate feel with sturdily built tannins lending some firmness across the generously fruited finish.
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2022 Tim Adams ShirazClare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$22. 99Bottle$275.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2026-2030)ABV: 14.7%Closure: StelvinRich, fleshy dark to black fruit with a feeling of firmness imparted across the finish.
Dense pitch black heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Earthy liquorice, dark plum, vanillin cedar, mint and pepper scents emanate from the glass. Rich, liquorice and dark plum fruits carry a fleshy textural feel across the medium to full bodied palate. Scorched earth, vanillin oak and peppered dried meat elements sit underneath. Grainy tannins impart a firm feel across the mid length conclusion.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
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2022 Main Divide Pinot NoirNorth Canterbury, NEW ZEALAND$34. 99Bottle$419.88 DozenMinimum 6 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2026-2029)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinA savoury Pinot with lively acidity and a meaty, spiced dried herb finish.
Semi translucent dark red colour with black toned edges and a red hue. Spicy cherry and rhubarb scents are trailed by some bramble, dried herb, smoked meat and forest floor notes. Savoury red cherry and rhubarb flavours are interwoven with clove, brambly cedar, forest floor and spice characters. Slightly grainy tannins and lively acidity with a meaty, spiced dried herb finish.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 13%Other Reviews……
Deep ruby in the glass with aromas of macerated cherry, red plum, raspberry and wild strawberry fruits with hints of spice, meadow herbs, smoked meats, pressed flowers, mocha and earth. Flighty and herb flecked on the palate with a swoosh of sour cherry, tight, chalky tannin and bright acidity. Drink by 2032.
92 Points
Dave Brookes - James Halliday’s Australian Wine CompanionThis has grilled porcini mushroom and smoky, earthy undertones to the red fruit aromas. It’s tangy and flavorful on the medium-bodied palate. Sleek, smoky finish. Sustainable. Drink now. Screw cap.
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2022 Cedre Heritage Cahors MalbecCahors, FRANCE$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2026-2030)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinJuicy and bright with a savoury earthy dried herb finish.
A certified organic blend of 95% Malbec and 5% Merlot matured for 16 months in concrete tanks. Dense inky black colour with a dark purple hue. Dark cherry, plum and blueberry scents infused with dried herbs drift from the glass followed by some earth and spice notes. Juicy morello cherry, liquorice and blueberry fruits are underscored by bright acidity. Some spicy dried herb and earthy graphite like characters tail off onto the back half. Grainy tannins with a savoury earthy dried herb finish.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
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2025 Artis Jacopin Pinot GrisAdelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)ABV: 12.7%Closure: StelvinLuscious and mouth filling with a long fruity finish.
A blend of 93% Pinot Gris and 7% Riesling with the Pinot Gris component fermented in neutral French oak barriques where it remained on lees for 4 months. Brilliant pale straw colour with subtle flashes of green around the edges and a watery hue. Uplifted pear and red apple aromas mix with quince and spicy ginger notes. Luscious pear and red apple fruits are layered across the mouth filling palate with delicate honeysuckle, musk and gentle spice the back drop. Fresh underlying acidity with a long, fruity finish.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
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2025 See Saw Balance ChardonnayOrange, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2026-2029)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinA fresh, elegant, fruit driven style of Chardonnay.
Brilliant pale straw colour with green tinged edges and a watery hue. Elevated ripe peach, tropical fruit and melon scents are trailed by hints of apricot and spice. Fleshy peach, melon and citrus fruits are underscored by brisk acidity. Some delicate spice elements also chime in. Finishes fresh and elegant with medium length.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
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2024 Arfion Spring Pinot NoirYarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$32. 99Bottle$395.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2026-2027)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinSpicy rhubarb, cherry, dried herb, clove and forest floor flavours with a supple mid palate feel and tangy finish.
Semi translucent red to dark red colour with a light red hue. Aromas of cherry, rhubarb and clove spring out of the glass followed by some bramble, forest floor and spicy dried herb notes. Spicy rhubarb, cherry and dried herb flavours are joined by clove and forest floor elements. Supple mid palate feel with polished tannins and a spicy amaro like tang to the finish.
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2025 Brokenwood Pinot NoirBeechworth, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$34. 99Bottle$419.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinSupple and silky with juicy red to dark fruits and a complex savoury back drop.
Produced from Brokenwood’s Indigo Vineyard which is planted to three different clone types over different soils. Maturation took place in predominately used French oak barriques and puncheons for a period of 9 months. 30% whole bunch inclusion.
Semi translucent dark red colour with black toned edges and a light red hue. Perfumed nose with aromas of violet, red to dark cherry, strawberry and rhubarb blossoming out of the glass. Forest floor, dried herb and spicy cedar notes follow on. Juicy dark cherry, strawberry and rhubarb fruits flood the palate with brambly cedar, dried herb, forest floor and spice elements lending further complexity. Supple and silky, it possesses polished tannins, an understated power and ample freshness. Concludes long and savoury.
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2018 Signatory Vintage Edradour No.2 Inaugural Release 200th Anniversary 7 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Highlands, SCOTLAND$119. 99Bottle$1439.88 DozenABV: 57.1%"A laudable “inaugural”. Unique and lovely. Well worth the price paid" - dramface.com
This is a bit of a double celebration for Edradour fans and collectors. As the label notes, it's commemorating the 200th Anniversary of the distillery (1825-2025). There are going to be a number of limited editions coming through marking the date, so keep posted. More significantly for collectors, Andrew Symington, the man behind Signatory Vintage and Edradour, has built a second distillery on the Edradour site in order to expand capacity alongside the original "little gem" - hence the name "Edradour #2" for this inaugural release. Distilled in 2018 in new, traditional-style stills and aged in first-fill Oloroso sherry butts, there's been a range of responses online towards the release, however most are positive, deeming it a confident young 'Christmasy' whisky that isn't too dominated by sherry while delivering the "old school" weight and oily texture that Edradour is famous for. Think red fruits, almonds, fruit cake, cinnamon and a light hint of sulphur that needs time to blow off. Many find it significantly benefits from a drop or two of water. At 57.1% Alc./Vol. that's no surprise. The total outturn is unknown. We'd expect it to be aligned with the distillery's other limited editions (usually around 6000 bottles). As a collectable, the direct-import price means just about anyone can take advantage of this opening offer. Non chill filtered.
Other reviews.... Shout it from the rafters: “Young. Age. Statements. Don’t. Matter!” ...It’s a polarizing dram within the [whisky] community. Complaints about astringency and sulfur and plenty of discussion over the heat, sharpness, and youth of this bottle. Personally, I didn’t find any off-notes or sulfur, even off the neck pour. To me it retained the best of Edradour’s uniqueness, and this batch was well-suited to the first-fill sherry butts used for maturation. Especially with water. I’m a firm believer in adding tiny amounts of water, even for lower ABV whiskies. With time and a few drops I believe not only does this dram open up, it sings wonderfully. I’ll stand by my high score. Perhaps other Dramface writers or those in the Whiskyverse will have differing assessments to share in the comments. There may be a “young whisky” bias going on with others, but I’ll never tell anyone else they’re incorrect. This is a realm of opinions and senses. There’s not a wrong one to be found. I trust my own here and I find this to be a cracking young Edradour. There’s also a spicy uniqueness here that keeps it from becoming too much of a “sherry bomb." And for [the price], Signatory Vintage continues to show its deftness on price and appreciation for the wallets of the punting masses. - dramface.com
"A really nice Highland whisky, rich and full of character." - whiskybase.com
"Surprisingly spicy—absolute spiced gingerbread; I love it! Cinnamon (spekulatis) bomb. Don't lick your lips. You will pour more." - whiskybase.com
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The Clydeside Distillery Fortnight Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Lowlands, SCOTLAND$79. 99Bottle$959.88 DozenABV: 46%The latest addition to the core range from The Clydeside Distillery is Fortnight, named after an annual two-week window when peated spirit is distilled. 100% Scottish barley is malted using Highland peat and then matured for six years. 46% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... a very well-rounded whisky where the price-performance ratio is also good. Not an exceptional whisky, but a solid standard. / Young but beautifully fruity and malty distillery character. Smooth and creamy with a great aromatic smoke. This style has a lot of potential. A little more alcohol would have done it good, though. Excellent value for money - not a highlight, but really fun. - whiskybase.com
Notes from the producers... Nose: Gentle smoke, stone fruit and vanilla. Palate: Bright citrus and heather honey. Finish: Warm spice and peat.
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2007 Single Cask Nation Glen Elgin 17 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND$230. 00Bottle$2760.00 DozenABV: 57.5%Finished for five years in a first-fill Spanish oak hogshead. Shy on the nose, sawdust and carpenter's workshop holding back the honey and fruits; needs time to open up, breaking through on the palate with dense spiced orange cake amid a flurry of spices and honey. Juices up with minimal water but struggles to achieve a near-perfect balance, the spice and heat not easily deterred. 230 bottles. 57.5% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered. Tasted from a 25ml sample.
Other reviews... We believe that Glen Elgin should retain its place among the great historic malts, rather than sinking to the depths of the latest loch. In our view and perhaps in an ideal world, it's the best malts that should rise to the top — and that has absolutely nothing to do with marketing budgets or tequila finishes. And let’s not even mention the ubiquitous mizunara.... Colour: full gold. Nose: here come the roasted peanuts, charred wood, malt and walnut liqueur. This is much more classic than the previous ones, and we’re rather delighted by that. With water: quality grey pepper and a few old papers. We do love the scent of old papers. Mouth (neat): almost an onslaught of spices and citrus—green pepper, zest, bitter orange and clove. Classic and modern at the same time, so that’s spot on. With water: it improves further still, on orange, coriander and shochu. White pepper and yellow curry in the aftertaste, the cask clearly having been rather active. Finish: long, more peppery, spicier still. Comments: super stuff, just very oak-driven, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. 83 points - whiskyfun.com
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2015 Single Cask Nation Ardnamurchan 9 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Highlands, SCOTLAND$199. 99Bottle$2399.88 DozenABV: 59.8%One of the older Ardnas' to come our way. The mineral-maritime note so familiar and loved in younger bottlings is barely diminished by age: Oyster shells, wet rocks, a touch of potpourri, the peat oily and understated, the intensity dropping several notches after exposure. Lashings of the same on the tongue with a potent salted-malt drive that includes flashes of baked apple, pepper and smoked dark chocolate. The oils build and melt into the finish giving this a seamlessness that belies its youth. A slightly more malt-focussed expression, perhaps, though the tongue tingling coastal vibrancy is very much intact, particularly at the finish. 207 bottles from a first-fill bourbon barrel. 59% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered. Tasted from a 25ml sample.
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2012 Single Cask Nation Ben Nevis 12 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Highlands, SCOTLAND$199. 99Bottle$2399.88 DozenABV: 56.4%A new charred hogshead has left its mark, both in colour saturation and aroma; Yet, Nevis' make shines through - elderflower and nectarine piercing the rich wood, becoming more salient with every pass. A similar story on the palate; initially a busy noise of oak and malt until the brightness of the exotic fruits and florals rise, gaining succulence and completely captivating the finish. Bitter oranges and nectarine linger. A novel maturation that pays dividends. Ben Nevis fans should jump on this! 241 bottles. 56.4% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered. Tasted from a 25ml sample.
Other reviews... In theory, Ben Nevis with its heft should be able to handle heavy char… Colour: dark amber. Nose: it’s got a recharred sherry feel to it, and everything clicks into place with precision – it’s simple (and simplicity is a virtue here) and compact (same comment), taking us close to a tin of assorted caramels from Rowntree Mackintosh. Remember those? For now the distillate stays a little shy, though water might coax it out. With water: no, still leaning on fresh wood and one can’t deny a hint of young bourbon about it. Mouth (neat): oh this is good! Much livelier than expected, all on oranges, pepper, salt and bitter almonds. Hints of cedarwood, pencil shavings etc., as expected. Excellent. With water: the distillate unfurls, though the whole remains pleasingly dry and bitter, the Ben Nevis DNA taking over once more. Finish: long and very dry. Cold black tea and pepper. Comments: there’s an old amontillado edge at the end, which is amusing. And very good of course – it’s from a cracking house. 87 points - whiskyfun.com
Founded in 2011 by good friends and affirmed whisky geeks Jason Johnston-Yellin and Joshua Hatton, Single Cask Nation began as a social fellowship and club. Today, they're considered one of America’s leading independent bottlers representing a unique global community of whisky geeks.
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2013 Single Cask Nation Ruadh Mhor 11 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Highlands, SCOTLAND$179. 99Bottle$2159.88 DozenABV: 55.9%'Ruadh Maor' is the name Glenturret use for their peated distillate. This one spent three years finishing in new charred oak. A mild roasted nuttiness to the nose, then definitively sweet and sooty in later sniffs with trace fruitiness and a dried herbal note contributing freshness. Echoes on the palate, riddled with delicious peat reek, accentuating with sweet wood smoke, chimney soot and salted vanilla completing the profile. Lively citrus and salinity pick up the finish. Unmistakably a Highland peater, though more punch than many an Ardmore, and with all the the right stuff in the right places. 307 bottles. 55.9% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered. Tasted from a 25ml sample.
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2014 Single Cask Nation Glen Moray 10 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND$220. 00Bottle$2640.00 DozenABV: 56.4%A gloriously saturated Glen Moray, the fruity malt revealing itself on the nose which achieves full concentration; Six years finishing in a PX hogshead ups the ante adding custard and hints of sticky date. More of a Summer pudding character on the palate, simple and tasty, the sherry thickening the mouthfeel. Altogether relatively feisty for this make, even with water. 56.4% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered. 329 bottles. Tasted from a 25ml sample.
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2011 Single Cask Nation Glen Garioch 14 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Highlands, SCOTLAND$220. 00Bottle$2640.00 DozenABV: 50.1%Finished in a first-fill Bourbon cask. Very pure and enticing in its drier styled bouquet that suggests hay bails, cocoa and an assortment of nuts, transitioning to hints of ripe plums and apples. A genuine softie on the palate, impeccably balanced, defying its natural strength, still not without depth. Flavours of water biscuits, poached orchard fruits (pears and apples), cocoa and old leather are easily neutralised with water, so dilute cautiously. 197 bottles. 50.1% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered. Tasted from a 25ml sample.
Other reviews... Colour: northern Californian chardonnay. Just kidding. Nose: very much in the same vein, only slightly rounder, with a little more soft honey (acacia) and peanut oil, plus touches of old paper, which we’re rather fond of. With water: the Williams pear comes through nicely. Mouth (neat): a fruit salad supercharged with eau-de-vie made from the same fruits. Not sure if that makes sense, but there you are. A bit of honey then soothes everything. With water: apples and pears. Finish: apples and pears. Comments: there’s great consistency across these vintages and ages. 85 points - whiskyfun.com
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2010 Single Cask Nation Glen Spey 14 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND$199. 99Bottle$2399.88 DozenABV: 57.5%Finished in a first fill American oak oloroso hogshead for four years. As though a dollop of fresh honey has been dropped in your glass, the opening sniffs nothing short of superb. Dries after air contact, accenting citrus blossom and faint curaçao. What a bright and engaging oloroso cask this is! The intense honey-malt drive combined with a succulent dried fruit character pops at mid palate. Mouthfilling and plush, the malt keeps up with the sherry (just), leaving Granita cheesecake with a wee drizzle of Grand Marnier to finish. Ripe Meyer lemons and toasty oak with water. A freak bottling from an obscure make. 235 bottles. 57.5% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered. Tasted from a 25ml sample.
Other reviews... May I take this opportunity to remind you that when it comes to sherry casks, American oak is the rule and European oak the exception. Indeed, it’s rather counterintuitive. Colour: full gold. Nose: very similar aromatic territory, though here we’re leaning more towards dried and candied fruits, with subtler spices and a lovely soft liquorice. Splendid orange liqueur with honey, dried figs, white nougat, sweet wine like a muscat (a sweet one, muscat isn’t always sweet) or late-harvest gewurztraminer… In fact, it’s an extremely friendly nose. With water: little change, it just becomes even more approachable. Mouth (neat): a fantastic cocktail of honeyed liqueurs, with a clear, direct, irresistible side. I believe this baby could replace honey in your yoghurts, pastries, tisanes, over your pancakes etc. For a wee kick that instantly lifts the spirit and soothes your worries and fits of rage. Please don’t quote me to your local health authorities. With water: it joins its 2013 sibling in terms of style. Finish: long, gentle, honeyed, extremely moreish. Comments: a superb honeyed sweetness and a malt that should appeal to absolutely everyone. 87 points - whiskyfun.com
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2022 Coldstream Hills Reserve ShirazYarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIAReduced from $49.99$39. 99Bottle$479.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2025-2033)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinRich, expansive and refined, this is a classic example of Yarra Valley Shiraz.
The Coldstream Hills Reserve Shiraz has been a single vineyard wine since 2014 and is made using traditional techniques in small open fermentation pots, including in some years, the use of whole clusters. The wine was matured in seasoned and new (24%) French oak barriques and vat for seven months.
Dense midnight black heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Leaping from the glass are spicy dark plum and liquorice aromas which are complexed by notions of clove, vanillin cedar, smoked meats and peppered earth. Rich, expansive dark plum, liquorice and black cherry fruits engulf the beautifully fleshed, medium bodied palate. Smoky vanillin cedar, dried meat, clove and peppered earth elements lend further nuance. Displaying plenty of power, it has a polished yet sturdily built tannin structure and long, refined, pepper infused finish.
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2024 Coldstream Hills Beenak Vineyard ChardonnayYarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIAReduced from $54.99$44. 99Bottle$539.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2025-2033)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinRich and creamy textured yet showing sublime finesse and sophistication.
Matured on lees for a period of 8 months in seasoned and new (48%) French oak puncheons and barriques. Brilliant pale straw colour with greenish tinged edges and a watery hue. Alluring aromas of white peach, dried honey and cashew are delivered with wonderful refinement and intensity. Biscuity nougat, crème brulee and subtle spicy bacon fat notes lend further sophistication. Rich and creamy textured yet showing sublime finesse, the palate is filled with fleshy white peach, nectarine, dried honey and cashew flavours. Lurking beneath are citrusy crème brulee like elements, biscuity nougat and spice. Vibrant, yet perfectly integrated acidity lends freshness to the long finish.
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2024 Coldstream Hills Deer Farm Vineyard Pinot NoirYarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIAReduced from $59.99$46. 99Bottle$563.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2026-2034)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinOpen, powerful and expansive with a gorgeous supple textural feel.
From a single vineyard planted in 1994, this superb Pinot was matured in French oak for a period of 9 months of which 25% was new. Deep red to dark red heart with black tinged edges and a vibrant red hue. Alluring scents of violet, red to dark cherry, strawberry and anise waft through the nostrils with a perfumed like intensity followed by spicy cedar, forest floor and fresh herb notes. Open, powerful and expansive, delicious ripe red to dark cherry and strawberry fruits carry a gorgeous supple textural feel across the palate. Notions of spicy vanillin cedar, subtle anise, forest floor and fresh herb elements lend further nuance. Velvet smooth tannins with a finish that’s long, fresh and polished.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
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From the Deer Farm vineyard in Gladysdale. 5% whole bunches. A medium, bright crimson. A pure-fruited bouquet with raspberries, red cherries, rose petal and just a little sous bois as it sits in the glass. There's a burst of flavour as it hits the medium-bodied palate, balanced by superfine, persistent tannins. And good as this is now, this has terrific ageing potential over the next six to 10 years, and probably longer. Drink by 2035.
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Philip Rich – James Halliday’s Australian Wine CompanionThe colour is deeper than the Beenak and it’s a more powerful wine. The nose is deeply intense with powerful red fruits and a slightly button mushroom character. About 5% whole bunch included to add woody notes with raspberry and cherry flavours with a little graphite. Plush and opulent with structure and poise.
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2024 Coldstream Hills Reserve Pinot NoirYarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIAReduced from $79.99$69. 99Bottle$839.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 12 Years (2026-2038)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinRich red to dark fruits make a powerful entrance framed by refined yet sturdy tannins which carry through to a long, expansive finish.
Situated in the picturesque Yarra Valley, Coldstream Hills was established in 1985 by James and Suzanne Halliday. The fruit for this wine was sourced from low yielding, mature G Block with a variety of handling and fermentation techniques, including the use of whole bunches. This wine was matured for ten months in new (47%) and seasoned French oak barrels.
Deep dark red core with black toned edges and a bright red hue. Captivating the olfactory senses are perfumed aromatics of violet, dark cherry, strawberry and subtle anise which are trailed by spicy vanillin cedar, fresh herb and forest floor notes. Rich red to dark cherry, strawberry and red liquorice fruits make a powerful entrance. Vanillin cedar, forest floor, infusions of fresh herbs and spice lie underneath. Quite supple in it’s flow, refined yet sturdy tannins provide ample structure across the back half. Long, expansive finish.
Drink over the next 10-12 years.
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While James Halliday no longer lives in the house he built at the winery, his picture-perfect vineyard photos grace the labels, and his legacy here will always live on. Sourced solely from Block G, planted in 1988, this is another impressive and, no doubt, long-lived Reserve Pinot. Dark fruits, violets and spices like nutmeg and clove pervade the nose while the palate is concentrated without being heavy. Firm, yet supple and persistent tannins round out a wine that will still be providing pleasure 10–20 years from now. Drink by 2038.
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2012 Nicks Secret JV Old Vines Museum Release Barossa ShirazBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIAReduced from $79.99$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinThis Nicks Secret Shiraz is a rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully matured Barossa Shiraz at a fraction of it’s normal price. Rich, silky textured and seductive, it pairs Barossa’s signature plush fruit with complexing tertiary elements. Situated along the banks of the North Para River at Rowland Flat in the Southern Barossa Valley and produced from old vines, it’s crafted by a seventh-generation winemaking family.
Plush and silky, this is a beautifully matured Barossa Shiraz that’s in it’s prime drinking window.
Midnight black heart with a dark brick red hue. The olfactory senses are filled with scents of dark plum, liquorice and peppered fennel. Trailing notes of vanillin oak, earthy mocha, smoked meat and subtle leather then chime in. Rich and silky, the palate is draped with a seductive wave of dark plum, liquorice and smoky fennel flavours which meld into a back drop of earthy vanillin oak, dried meat, leather and spicy mocha characters. Voluptuous mouth feel with seamlessly integrated, cashmere like tannins interwoven through the long, plush finish.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
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Beautifully maturing with seductive complexity, the bouquet shows dark fruit richness, fine leather, cake spice, and assorted nut characters. The palate is wonderfully weighted and plush, complemented by silky texture and beautifully melded tannins, making it gracefully opulent and delectably appealing. At its best: now to 2030.
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Sam Kim – Wine OrbitAn impressive example of a mature Barossa Shiraz from a vineyard now more than 100 years old. Engaging from the outset with aromas of dark chocolate, liqueur cherry, a little earth, subtle leathery notes, and rich prune-like characters. The palate is dense and concentrated, with great weight seamlessly integrated with subtle oak and supported by fine tannins. It seems to be just entering a tertiary stage, and it appears to have plenty of time ahead of it, as you’d expect from this vintage. Drink 2025-2035.
95 Points
Ray Jordan – WinePilot.comNot often one comes across a new release red with this amount of time under its belt, especially at a price like this. 1926 is the year that the **** family purchased the estate. A mature red with good complexity, the colour is a dark maroon. Time has allowed the oak to merge impeccably and the nose gives us notes of tobacco leaves, dried herbs, plums and smoked meats. As we move to the palate we see more soy, beefstock and vegemite characters. There is fine balance and very good length, finishing with soft, furry tannins. Still five to eight years of pleasure ahead of it, it has matured superbly and should continue to do so.
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Ken Gargett – WinePilot.com - British Navy Pussers Coronation Reserve Navy Strength Rum (700ml)Caribbean,$139. 99Bottle$1679.88 DozenABV: 54.5%
Bottled as a salute to the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla on 6th May 2023, the latest Pusser's edition features a blend of high-ester pot and column still distillates from Caribbean countries in Great Britain’s Colonial past, namely, Guyana (Demerara) and Trinidad. Well-received by fans of traditional, dark and punchy styles, the heavy pot-still influence from Guyana is said to be significant. True to the brand's provenance, the rum comes bottled at 54.5% (Navy Proof), similar to that served on the 31st day of July 1970 when the Admiralty discontinued its daily issue of rum to Ships’ Companies, ending the longest tradition in seafaring history.
Other reviews... Reddish mahogany in color. Dried fruits, sweet and floral notes with a little alcohol on the nose. On the palate, the dried fruits are there with a hefty dose of warm alcohol taste with a spicy kick. Vanilla and almonds mix with oak and light leather too. Full-bodied, medium dry and quite long after taste. One can't go wrong with this one. - rumratings.com
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Never Never Distilling Co. Ginache Gin (700ml)South Australia, AUSTRALIA$84. 99Bottle$1019.88 DozenABV: 38%Other reviews... Paying homage to their home up in McLaren Vale, it makes perfect sense when Never Never created a wine-gin that utilises local Grenache fruit. It gives bold aromas of fresh, lithe berries, keeping the gin within the spirit range of alcohol, and bottling at 38% has helped to not only make sure the gin isn't lost with the grapes but has helped to amplify the fresher aspects of the grapes themselves. Brazen fresh raspberries, in particular, command the aroma of the gin. The more spice-forward botanicals of the Triple Juniper gin come to the forefront. On the palate, the raspberry drops off a little to make space for deeper red fruits, jammy strawberry, and plums. Juniper still stands out well in this bold style of gin, supported by a strong hit of citrus to carry through and create more intrigue in the spirit. 90 points - Jess Clayfield, winecompanion.com
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2022 Produttori del Barbaresco BarbarescoPiedmont, ITALY$110. 00Bottle$1320.00 DozenABV: 15%Closure: CorkProduttori del Barbaresco is a cooperative of 51 growers that controls more than 250 acres of premium Nebbiolo vineyards in Barbaresco. This wine is blend of Nebbiolo fruit harvested from different vineyards. In great vintages they also produce nine single vineyard Barbaresco’s located within the Barbaresco village boundaries of Asili, Rabaja, Pora, Montestefano, Ovello, Paje, Montefico, Muncagota and Rio Sordo.
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The 2022 Barbaresco is a pretty rich, heady wine. Dark cherry/plum fruit, cloves, licorice and mocha build as the 2022 shows off its considerable depth. This is one of the few 2022s that is quite resonant texturally. The aromatics could be more lifted and the tannins could use a bit more polish, but those qualities were next to impossible to come by in 2022. The inclusion of some juice from Riserva lots is a great help. All things considered, this is a stellar showing. Drink 2027-2034.
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Antonio Galloni - VinousBright and overtly fruity, this is full of intoxicating violets, cinnamon, blood oranges and black cherries, expressing mint and balsamic depth. Full-bodied with a soft, smooth attack, dusty yet velvety tannins and brilliant acidity. The chocolaty finish shows licorice and a mouth-coating texture. Delicious and balanced. Drink or hold.
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Aldo Fiordelli - JameSuckling.comA relatively early harvest saw Produttori del Barbaresco's grapes brought in between 22 September and 3 October. The cooperative decided to reduce the production of its Riserva crus, using approximately 25%-30% of those grapes to bring greater balance to this flagship wine. It is deep, vibrant ruby in hue and just as lively on the nose. Dark currants tangle with brushwood and liquorice root. The palate is rambunctious, full of vigour, racing acidity and earth-tinged wild berries. The alcohol packs a punch but is matched by the fruit concentration and confident structure. Crisp, dry tannins will keep this ticking along. Drink 2026-2038.
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