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2021 Best’s Great Western Bin No. 0 ShirazGreat Western, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$79. 99Bottle$959.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 15 Years (2024-2039)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinBest’s Bin 0 Shiraz is produced from the four original Shiraz plantings in the low yielding blocks of the historic Concongella vineyard at Great Western. This includes nineteenth century and mid twentieth century plantings of Shiraz.
Midnight black heart with a deep dark red hue. Alluring scents of dark plum, liquorice and blackberry sail through the nostrils with a refined intensity followed by hints of blueberry, vanillin cedar, scorched earth and peppered herb notes. Medium to full in body the palate is rich but not heavy featuring beautifully balanced flavours of red plum, liquorice and blackberry fruits infused with hints of clove, vanillin cedar, scorched earth and pepper. Finely structured tannin framework concluding long and highly finessed.
Drink over the next 10-15 years.
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2021 Arnaud Lambert Saint Cyr En Bourg Les Terres RougeSaumur, Loire Valley, FRANCE$44. 99Bottle$539.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2024-2028)ABV: 13.5%Closure: Diam CorkArnaud Lambert is considered to be one of the most talented winemakers in Loire regularly producing what are amongst the best wines in and around Saumur. Practicing bio-dynamic viticulture and bringing a Burgundian approach to his winemaking, his Cabernet Francs are perfumed, fresh and make for delicious drinking over the warmer months.
Deep black dark red core with a vibrant dark red hue. Lifted red currant and red liquorice aromas infused with clove drift out of the glass trailed by some earth, green tobacco and spice notes. Generous red currant and red cherry fruits line the mid weighted palate. Elegant feel with Mediterranean herb, light earth and delicate spicy tobacco characters lying underneath. Very fine grained tannin structure with an energetically fresh red fruited finish.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
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2023 Taltarni Victoria Pinot NoirVictoria, AUSTRALIA$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2024-2029)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinSemi translucent dark red in colour with black shaded edges and a light red to red hue. Aromas of cherry and rhubarb emanate from the glass followed by hints of stalk, forest floor, brambly cedar and spice. Savoury red to dark cherry and more subtle rhubarb fruits overlay forest floor, dried herbs and spicy cedar. Fine grained tannins with an elegant mid length conclusion.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
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2019 Brand & Sons Sanctuary Cabernet SauvignonCoonawarra, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$99. 99Bottle$1199.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2024-2030)ABV: 14.5%Closure: Diam CorkDense midnight black heart with a dark red black tinged hue. Elevated blackcurrant and liquorice aromas mix with earth, black olive, vanillin cedar, hints of leather and mint. Rich and powerful, a concentrate of blackcurrant and liquorice fruit floods the full bodied palate. Earthy vanillin cedar, tobacco, mint, black olive and subtle leather characters lurk in the background. A sturdy tannin structure lends firmness to what is otherwise an opulent feel. Long robust conclusion.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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This takes deep-seated blackcurrant and mint flavours and injects them with long rakes of tannin. It feels profound from the first sip and it continues this impression all the way through to its super-long finish. Talk about impressive. The purity of the fruit, the integration of the (smoky) oak, the swagger of it; the confidence. You don't just drink this wine, you follow it. This is pretty much as good as it gets. Drink by 2049
97 Points
Campbell Mattinson - James Halliday’s Australian Wine CompanionFrom vineyards on the famous red terra rossa soil in central Coonawarra, planted in 1985. After destemming, the grapes are pressed directly to barrel. The wine spends two years maturing in French oak (mostly), half of which is new. Only 220 dozen made. This is the team’s prestige release and made from barrel selection. An opaque maroon colour, there is serious power and intensity here. Notes of chocolate, tobacco leaf, new leather, warm earth, blackberries, soy and aniseed. Supple texture, very fine tannins, an exemplary structure. The palate sees some delicious blueberries emerge. The wine is nicely balanced with great length and is a twenty year proposition – really impressive. Drink 2023-2043.
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Ken Gargett – WinePilot.com - Pot & Still Fig Amaro (500ml)South Australia, AUSTRALIA$69. 99Bottle$839.88 DozenABV: 21%
First there was their delicious Fig Gin, then a Fig Aperitif. Now the team are offering a Fig Amaro. The figs are poached gently to extract the sweet fig aroma and earthiness of the fruit. 21% Alc./Vol.
Notes from the producers... Fig leaf and bright orange on the nose lead to jammy confit fig and a touch of gentian on the palate. A moreish, ultra lengthy finish flush with dry spice and seriously surprising bitterness.
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2022 Envinate Migan TintoTenerife, SPAIN$81. 99Bottle$983.88 DozenABV: 12%Closure: CorkMigan and Palo Blanco are both very old vine wines from the Valle de la Orotava zone, although they don’t bear the D.O. stamp. The old vines are trained in the Trezendo fashion: braiding new shoots over older ones until the vines begin to resemble old dreadlocks weaving over the landscape. The terrain is flatter than Táganan, more conducive to farming. Migan is two parcels of Listan Negro, both over 100 years old, while Palo Blanco is a single vineyard from the town of Los Realejos planted on black volcanic soils.
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The 2022 Migan feels very fruit-driven, open and expressive. It's the final blend of the wine, but it still wasn't bottled when I tasted it in early November. The wine feels quite harmonious, juicy and round, with moderate acidity. It's tender and young, still too primary. Drink 2025 - 2029.
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Luis Gutiérrez - Wine Advocate (Dec 01, 2023)Racy and a little less perfumed than Taganan Margalagua that was tasted alongside. There is a little more fruit, depth of color and aroma, but it is less effusive. Wild berries, white pepper funk, grilled grapefruit, dried white asparagus and dried mushrooms. A little more volume and fruit on the palate with silky, soft tannins. So delicious! Drink now.
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2022 Envinate Benje TintoTenerife, SPAIN$56. 99Bottle$683.88 DozenABV: 12%Closure: CorkBenje refers to an area high above the cloud cover on the western edge of the Tiede volcano. It’s an area that produces markedly different wines, from the sappy freshness of the coastal zones but still carries the hallmark lightness of all of Envínate’s wines. Benje Tinto is straight Listan Prieto, Benje Blanco is Listan Blanco. Both are grown on a mixture of old ash and red clay at over 1000m above sea level.
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The red 2022 Benje is floral, expressive, clean and elegant, reflecting a very good year in the region, with notes of rose petals and talcum powder, a fine texture and very elegant tannins. This has to be the most elegant Benje to date. 28,000 bottles. It was bottled in July 2023. Drink 2024 - 2029.
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Luis Gutiérrez - Wine Advocate (Dec 01, 2023)A translucent pale red. The nose shows pepper, wild strawberries, a pleasant herbal note and a reductive touch reminiscent of roasted pumpkin seeds. The palate is juicy and medium-bodied with subtle concentration and shy tannins. Super pleasant and drinkable. Made from mostly listan prieto and about 10% listan blanco, from vines planted at 900 to 1,200 meters of altitude.
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2022 Envinate Parcela Palo Blanco Las MolinasTenerife, SPAIN$165. 00Bottle$1980.00 DozenABV: 12%Closure: CorkMigan and Palo Blanco are both very old vine wines from the Valle de la Orotava zone, although they don’t bear the D.O. stamp. The old vines are trained in the Trezendo fashion: braiding new shoots over older ones until the vines begin to resemble old dreadlocks weaving over the landscape. The terrain is flatter than Táganan, more conducive to farming. 2022 marks the first vintage of this single parcel wine from a centenarian plot of ungrafted, pre-phylloxera vines that had formerly been included in the Palo Blanco bottling. Fermented and aged in a single neutral oak foudre of 1500 liters.
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The 2022 Palo Blanco Las Molinas is a new white from Los Realejos, a large plot of some 1.2 hectares of vines. In 2021, the grapes from this plot went into the Palo Blanco blend that they bottled in 2022. For the 2022 vintage, they bottled a 1,500-liter oak foudre separately to make this wine, and another 3,500 liters still went to the Palo Blanco blend. This has moderate alcohol, 11.5%, and very low pH and high acidity, unusual parameters for the variety, something that seems to come from the zone. It's fresh, floral and expressive with just a spicy twist. It has a vibrant palate and a long, tasty, almost salty finish. There is a plus of complexity and finesse here. 1,988 bottles and 24 magnums were filled in July 2023. Drink 2024 - 2029.
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2022 Gibson The Smithy Shiraz CabernetBarossa Valley, AUSTRALIA$37. 99Bottle$455.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2024-2030)ABV: 14.3%Closure: StelvinDense inky black colour with a deep dark purple black hue. Elevated liquorice and blackberry aromas combine with ripe blackcurrant, vanillin cedar, fresh herb and subtle peppered earth notes. Rich liquorice, blackcurrant and blackberry fruits carry medium to full body weight across the palate with notions of ripe blueberry, vanillin cedar and pepper lying underneath. Relatively refined feel with polished yet sturdy tannins and a medium to long conclusion.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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2023 Yealands Estate Single Vineyard AlbarinoMarlborough, NEW ZEALAND$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2024-2025)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinBrilliant pale straw colour with highlights of green around the outskirts and a watery hue. Ripe pear and Jonathan apple skin aromas jump out of the glass with some lime and wet stone notes also evident. Fleshy pear and red apple fruits drive the palate which possesses a lively yet nicely rounded feel. Lime, wet stone and mineral characteristics sit underneath. Crisp acidity with a refreshing medium to long finish.
Drink over the next year.
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2022 Coates The GrenacheMcLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$44. 99Bottle$539.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2024-2032)ABV: 14%Closure: StelvinMatured in seasoned French oak for a period of 10 months. Deep dark red core with black tinged edges and a vibrant red to dark red hue. Lovely red to dark raspberry, red liquorice and blueberry scents drift from the glass accompanied by hints of violet, fresh herbs, delicate earth and subtle pepper notes. Rich and concentrated yet quite light on its feet, the mid weighted palate is awash with dark raspberry, liquorice, dark cherry and more subtle blueberry fruits. Scorched earth and peppered herb accents ensue. Slightly grainy tannins and lively acidity lend structure. Understated in its power, it concludes very long and peppery.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
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2023 Provenance Golden Plains Pinot NoirVictoria, AUSTRALIA$32. 99Bottle$395.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2024-2030)ABV: 13.6%Closure: StelvinSemi translucent dark red colour with black toned edges and a light red hue. Perfumed like aromas of violets, cherries and strawberries mix with anise, fresh herb and spicy cedar notes. Delicious cherry and strawberry fruits are supplely cast across the palate with notions of anise, dried herbs, subtle forest floor and spicy cedar lying underneath. Polished fine grained tannins with a savoury conclusion of ample length.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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2018 Kooyonga Creek ShirazNorth East Victoria, AUSTRALIA$19. 99Bottle$239.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinFrom estate-grown fruit, this Shiraz was fermented in stainless steel and matured for 14 months in hogsheads (5% new). Dark and savoury, it’s rich with ripe fruit, tar, smoked meats and earthy depth, supported by smooth, ripe tannins. Made by Barry Saunders at Kooyonga Farm with his wife Pam—the heart and soul of this humble family-run winery.
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2023 Chateau Montviel Pre-Arrival OfferPomerol, Bordeaux, FRANCE$71. 99Bottle$863.88 DozenClosure: CorkOther Reviews....
The 2023 Montviel is a juicy, plump Pomerol to drink over the medium-term while the fruit remains vibrant. Succulent red plum, cedar, tobacco, mint and blood orange meld together in a juicy, racy Pomerol that is all charm. Silky, plush tannins wrap it up in style. Montviel is a blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, aged in once-used barrels from Le Gay and La Violette. It's hard to go wrong here. Drink 2028-2043.
91-93 points
Antonio Galloni - VinousVelvety and caressing already, with lovely tannins and outstanding depth of fruit. Medium to full body. Juicy finish.
94-95 points
James SucklingRed plums, spicy incense, and spring flower notes all emerge from the 2023 Château Montviel, a medium-bodied, supple, elegant 2023 offering beautiful ripeness, ultra-fine tannins, and a good spine of acidity. It's very much in the more lively, elegant style of the vintage while still bringing plenty of ripeness. It should easily be outstanding.
90-92 points
Jeb DunnuckSweet, juicy, fresh, black cherries, with licorice, and a touch of cocoa in the nose and on the palate. Medium-bodied, bright, and vibrant, with a soft, elegant touch in the finish. The wine will offer pleasure on release. The wine blends 80% Merlot with 20% Cabernet Franc. 14% ABV. Drink from 2026-2037.
90-92 points
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2023 Taltarni Victoria ChardonnayVictoria, AUSTRALIA$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2024-2027)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinBrilliant very pale straw almost water like colour with highlights of green around the outskirts. Emanating from the glass are attractive white peach and dried honey scents which mix with citrus and subtle biscuity nougat notes. Vibrant pear, white peach and melon fruits carry light body weight and a fresh feel. Flinty citrus back drop with refreshing acidity and an elegant finish.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
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2017 Luciano Sandrone Barolo Vite TalinPiedmont, ITALY$1199. 00Bottle$14388.00 DozenABV: 14.5%Closure: CorkOther Reviews....
The 2017 Barolo Vite Talin is a total stunner. Dark, rich and sensual, the Vite Talin captures all of the natural richness of the heavily virused, low-yielding clone the Sandrone family propagated in their parcels within Le Coste and Rivasi, both in Barolo. Super-ripe dark cherry, plum, spice, cedar, tobacco and kirsch are all dialed up in this explosive, heady Barolo. The 2017 is just next-level wine. Superb. Drink: 2027-2047.
100 points
Antonio Galloni - VinousRich and opulent aromas of dried berries, strawberries, toasty oak and dried meat. Full-bodied, very rich and powerful with lots of fruit and dried oak showing. Coffee beans as well. Layered and plush. Old school. But impressive. Drink in three or four years and onwards.
95 points
JamesSuckling.comThis wine is made with a new clone of Nebbiolo that was identified by the Sandrone family. The 2017 Barolo Vite Talin now occupies the top position in the family portfolio. It represents 30 years of work by Luciano Sandrone, who started his career as cellar master at Marchesi di Barolo. I am told that Nebbiolo is recognized by seven DNA indicators, and Talin (the clone is named after the old farmer who found the first vine) has all seven. Today, the Sandrone family has propagated the clone and is cleaning it from viruses to see how it behaves in the future. Alessia Sandrone is in charge of this process. They notice that berry size is half that of normal Nebbiolo, and the wine is consequently more concentrated and dense. This hot vintage delivers lots of extra power and fruit weight with pressed blackberry, earth, tobacco, clay, autumnal leaf, iodine and candied orange. Drink: 2025-2055.
97+ points
Monica Larner - Wine Advocate (Aug 2023)A fiercely tannic red highlighted by black cherry, blackberry, plum, tar, eucalyptus and amaro aromas and flavors. Delivers a granular texture along with generous concentrated fruit, yet the tannins become better integrated on the finish. Best from 2026 through 2045.
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2013 Luciano Sandrone Aleste Barolo Sibi et Paucis Magnum (1500ml)Piedmont, ITALY$860. 00Bottle$10320.00 DozenABV: 14.5%Closure: CorkOther Reviews....
The 2013 Barolo Aleste Sibi et Paucis, the Sandrone library release of the 2013 is a powerhouse. A rush of black cherry, mocha, new leather, licorice, cloves and tobacco race across the palate. The Aleste is a bit more forward than Le Vigne, but it, too, is aging pretty slowly. The 2013 can be enjoyed now with a good decant, but I would cellar it for another year or two. Aromatics in the empty glass are nothing less than thrilling. Drink: 2024-2038.
97 points
Antonio Galloni - VinousAromas of black berries, cherries, dried leaves, and bark follow through to a full body with firm and chewy tannins and a savory finish. Holding on well in a classic, tannic nature. Held in the cellar of the winery for 10 years. Drink or hold.
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JamesSuckling.comPast vintages of this wine report the name of the MGA (Cannubi Boschi), but from this point on, the wine is called Aleste. This is a late-release project with bottles that are held back in a brick-lined room for an additional 10 years of bottle age. The Luciano Sandrone 2013 Barolo Aleste Sibi et Paucis is a true classic. The wine still shows hints of its primary fruit, but it has otherwise moved into an exciting phase of its evolution. There is dried spice, campfire ash, licorice and truffle essence. The flavors trigger your mouth to salivate, and the tannins feel like silk. Drink: 2024-2045.
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2019 Luciano Sandrone Le Vigne Barolo Magnum (1500ml)Piedmont, ITALY$560. 00Bottle$6720.00 DozenABV: 14.5%Closure: CorkOther Reviews....
The 2019 Barolo Le Vigne is pure and total seduction. Kirsch, sweet pipe tobacco, mint, cedar, dried herbs and orange peel all grace a Le Vigne built on mid-weight structure and energy. There is a feeling of youthful classicism and austerity that is so beguiling. Readers should plan on being patient, though. The 2019 won't be ready to drink anytime soon, but there is enough fruit to make me think it will be superb, in time. Drink: 2029-2049.
97 points
Antonio Galloni - VinousVery aromatic with hibiscus, crab apple, orange blossom, and ripe strawberry on the nose. Full-bodied, very layered and powerful, yet it remains very fine textured with an intense finish. Slightly more structured than before. Perhaps due to the addition of wines from a new vineyard? Try after 2027.
97 points
JamesSuckling.comThe 2019 Barolo Le Vigne is a historic blend of fruit from Baudana in Serralunga d'Alba, Villero in Castiglione Falletto, Vignane in Barolo and Merli in Novello. This year, a fifth site was added to the final blend. It is the Le Coste MGA in Barolo with south-facing exposures and 45-year-old vines in a two-hectare parcel. The backbone of this wine is Baudana, and Merli adds freshness. The wine needs more time in bottle, but already it proves generous and bold with dark fruit, spice and crushed mineral. Drink: 2025-2055.
97+ points
Monica Larner - Wine Advocate (Aug 2023)A tightly wound red, with floral, cherry, iron, earth and underbrush aromas and flavors. Beefy, with the vintage's characteristic austerity and a strong grip on the finish. The tannins lend a compact feel in the end, yet this stretches out on the finish, with a core of pure fruit. Best from 2027 through 2047.
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2022 Joh Jos Prum Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese Long Goldkapsel (375ml)Mosel, GERMANY$530. 00Bottle$6360.00 DozenABV: 7.5%Closure: CorkOther Reviews....
… Here is a very lush and creamy Auslese with incredible aromas of exotic fruit coulis plus a slew of tropical flowers. So much ripe papaya on the full-bodied palate! Fantastic concentration, creaminess and vitality right through the super-long and compact finish. Drinkable now, but best from 2030.
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Stuart Pigott - jamessuckling.comThe 2022er Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese LGK was made from shriveled rather than botrytized fruit and was fermented down to noble sweet levels of residual sugar. It offers a gorgeously refined and sumptuous nose of almond paste, pineapple, honeyed yellow peach, tangerine, candied orange zest, fresh apricot, passion fruit, thyme, and smoke. The wine proves magnificently playful on the rich yet refined palate. There is great sweetness and intensity, but also airy and elegant elements which come into play. The energy and finesse in the magnificently long finish are remarkable. What a stunning dessert wine!
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Jean Fisch and David Rayer - Mosel Fine WinesThe 2022 Riesling Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Auslese Lange Goldkapsel was designated thus because it was not found typical enough for a Beerenauslese, despite reaching sufficient must weight, it was made with 55-60% of botrytis. Mirabelle jelly and compote shine on the nose, slightly lifted, aromatic, ripe and sweet. The palate brings this to the fore, presenting a lovely, concentrated, vividly fruity, bright core of candied Mirabelle, accompanied by gilded, candied citrus, mouth-watering and tempered, yet so intense. Very long, beautifully restrained and pure. (Luscious). Drink: 2025-2050.
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2022 Joh Jos Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese Magnum (1500ml)Mosel, GERMANY$420. 00Bottle$5040.00 DozenABV: 8%Closure: CorkOther Reviews....
Still very youthful on the nose, this is crammed with ripe peach, plus more delicate notes of pineapple and mangosteen. It’s a minor miracle that this kind of concentration can be packed into such a sleek, medium-bodied palate. What an amazing mouthfeel this has thanks to the seamless integration of slatey acidity and ripeness. Very long finish with spot-on balance. Drinkable now, but best from 2025.
97 points
Stuart Pigott - jamessuckling.comThe 2022er Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese has a beautifully engaging and captivating nose of fresh herbs, white mint, bergamot, yellow flowers, pineapple, candied grapefruit, smoke, and juniper. The wine has great presence and is still on the sweeter side on the palate, where ripe yellow and slightly honeyed fruits with a touch of exotic presence come through. The finish is slightly broader yet captivating and hugely long. The aftertaste shows candied grapefruit and orange zest. This is a gorgeous, ripe, and refined Auslese.
95 points
Jean Fisch and David Rayer - Mosel Fine WinesThe 2022 Riesling Wehlener Sonnenuhr Auslese opens with a notion of baked peach, especially baked peach skin, aromatic, slightly caramelized with concentrated fruit. Peach compote sweeps onto the palate, ripe and still with bite, just as cooked peach flesh appears, expressive and sweet but not overdone. This entire flight is a lesson in restraint. The long finish and aftertaste are tempered with citrus, corralling that expressive peach. Lovely, restrained, elegant. (Sweet). Drink: 2025-2050.
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2022 Joh Jos Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling AusleseMosel, GERMANY$180. 00Bottle$2160.00 DozenABV: 8%Closure: CorkOther Reviews....
Still very youthful on the nose, this is crammed with ripe peach, plus more delicate notes of pineapple and mangosteen. It’s a minor miracle that this kind of concentration can be packed into such a sleek, medium-bodied palate. What an amazing mouthfeel this has thanks to the seamless integration of slatey acidity and ripeness. Very long finish with spot-on balance. Drinkable now, but best from 2025.
97 points
Stuart Pigott - jamessuckling.comThe 2022er Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese has a beautifully engaging and captivating nose of fresh herbs, white mint, bergamot, yellow flowers, pineapple, candied grapefruit, smoke, and juniper. The wine has great presence and is still on the sweeter side on the palate, where ripe yellow and slightly honeyed fruits with a touch of exotic presence come through. The finish is slightly broader yet captivating and hugely long. The aftertaste shows candied grapefruit and orange zest. This is a gorgeous, ripe, and refined Auslese.
95 points
Jean Fisch and David Rayer - Mosel Fine WinesThe 2022 Riesling Wehlener Sonnenuhr Auslese opens with a notion of baked peach, especially baked peach skin, aromatic, slightly caramelized with concentrated fruit. Peach compote sweeps onto the palate, ripe and still with bite, just as cooked peach flesh appears, expressive and sweet but not overdone. This entire flight is a lesson in restraint. The long finish and aftertaste are tempered with citrus, corralling that expressive peach. Lovely, restrained, elegant. (Sweet). Drink: 2025-2050.
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2022 Joh Jos Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling SpatleseMosel, GERMANY$150. 00Bottle$1800.00 DozenABV: 7.5%Closure: CorkOther Reviews....
Here’s a very classic Mosel Spatlese with exactly the combination of richness, elegance and delicacy that makes this category unique. Such delicate white peach and sliced pear, rose and honeysuckle aromas. Very long finish that is as succulent as it is refined. You just want to linger there for as long as you can. Drink or hold.
96 points
Stuart Pigott - jamessuckling.comThe 2022 Riesling Wehlener Sonnenuhr Spätlese #11 just shyly speaks of white peach compote on the nose, nothing more. The palate is clear-cut. It flashes a steely slate tone before mollifying it with riper fruit and aromatic citrus, so you are undoubtedly aware of its natural colors. This is stone and poise, depth and salty slate, adorning its essential, stony nature with white peach, ripe, expressive tangerine and a fillip of zesty spice on the finish. Light, restrained and elegant. (Medium). Drink: 2025-2050.
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2022 Joh Jos Prum Graacher Himmelreich Riesling SpatleseMosel, GERMANY$140. 00Bottle$1680.00 DozenABV: 8%Closure: CorkOther Reviews....
Striking nose of garden herbs with just a hint wet earth underlining the delicate white tree fruit aromas. Stunning concentration and energy on the super-straight medium-bodied palate. Very long, almost perfectly balanced finish that is surprising for this category at this early stage in the wine’s development. Great slate expression. Drink or hold.
96 points
Stuart Pigott - jamessuckling.comThe 2022 Riesling Graacher Himmelreich Spätlese is rather closed. Distant fruit appears as though behind glass where you can see but not touch. The palate is a juicy, rounded but tingling picture of tangerine. Aromatic, deliciously tart but wonderfully ripe, with that scented, balancing, zesty tang of tangerine peel. The 2022 shows poised balance, sweetness, extended, aromatic length and real elegance. (Medium). Drink: 2025-2050.
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Anne Krebiehl MW - Vinous - Espolon Anejo 100% Agave Tequila (750ml)Jalisco, MEXICO$99. 99Bottle$1199.88 DozenABV: 40%
Launched in 2010 with the Anejo added in 2015, the Espolon tequilas have become stock standard in bars around the country. While they may not be universally considered great standalone tequilas, they are deemed solid values and perfectly good mixers. Master Distiller, Cirilo Oropeza makes Espolon in a small batch process from ‘hand-selected’ 100% Blue Weber agaves cooked for 18 to 20 hours prior to fermentation. Following a slow distillation, the Anejo is aged for at least a year in unused white oak barrels then finished in x-Wild Turkey Bourbon barrels for 2-3 months - which makes sense, as both ventures are owned by Campari. Although some find the Bourbon influence too much, you'll still find agave-derived notes of grilled pineapple and roasted banana, enriched by butterscotch, vanilla, cinnamon and gingery warmth. 40% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... The nose is rich without being aggressive, with big caramel and vanilla notes that hit the nose right at the start. The body engages right away, pushing that silky sweetness into some woody notes with a slight, agave-driven, vegetal edge. The finish is long and complex, hitting some racy red pepper notes as it begins, then punching up butterscotch and more vanilla syrup before a slow fade that brings the agave back to the forefront. None of this is particularly surprising, but it’s all on point and just about perfect for an anejo, proving again that, pound for pound, Espolon is one of the best bargains in the tequila business. - drinkhacker.com
...Nose is certainly aggressive. Faint agave, some butterscotch, and unusually aggressive baking spices. There’s the Turkey… The palate is…fine. It’s bold and flavorful, and I don’t tast many of any additives, but I’m missing that rich cooked agave taste and creamy mouthfeel a traditionally well-made tequila has. Finish is medium. More spice. Not enough cooked agave. This is a mixer at heart, not a sipper. It makes a killer Paloma, and is fine as a sessionable sipper with chips and salsa waiting for mediocre tex-mex food... Salud! - distiller.com
- St. Petroni Branco Vermu Vermouth (1000ml)SPAIN$47. 99Bottle$575.88 DozenABV: 15%Closure: Stelvin
St. Petroni Vermouth shares its foundation with its counterpart, Red St.Petroni, both distinguished by the use of Albarino wine as a base. Infused with the distinctive essence of the Padrón Pepper, 'Branco' epitomizes the unique qualities of its origins. Also included are medicinal wormwood, fragrant bay leaves, rosemary, thyme and lemony verbena. 15% Alc./Vol.
- Boatrocker Marmalade Gin Liqueur (500ml)Victoria, AUSTRALIA$57. 99Bottle$695.88 DozenABV: 25%
Adding to the growing list of gin-based concoctions is this Marmalade liqueur created with the zesty goodness of Seville orange peel. Sweet, but not too sweet, and just the right amount of bitter, it's like biting into a perfectly ripe orange with a satisfying kick of botanicals and spice that warms you from the inside out. It's perfect as an after-dinner digestif, pairing beautifully with a cheese board or a rich chocolate dessert. It also adds a bright, citrusy kick to classic gin drinks like the Gimlet or the Tom Collins. 25% Alc./Vol.
- St. Petroni Vermello Vermu Vermouth (1000ml)SPAIN$47. 99Bottle$575.88 DozenABV: 15%Closure: Stelvin
A red vermouth crafted from Albarino grapes, fermented and vinified on lees to enrich the wine's aromatic profile, taste, and texture. Twenty-nine herbs and botanicals undergo maceration in alcohol before being integrated with the wine through a proprietary method. This blend includes wormwood, lemongrass, mint, thyme, rosemary, sage, bay leaves, lemon balm, orange peel and hibiscus flowers. Ideally suited for the creation of Negronis, 'Vermello' harmonizes perfectly with equal parts gin and Campari. Serve garnished with a slice of orange. 15% Alc./Vol.
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2019 Schrader Old Sparky Cabernet Sauvignon Magnum (1500ml)Napa Valley, California, UNITED STATES$1999. 00Bottle$23988.00 DozenABV: 14%Closure: CorkSchrader Cellars has received thirty-seven perfect 100-point scores from top wine reviewers – more than any other winery in the Napa Valley.
The most coveted bottling in the Schrader portfolio, Old Sparky Cabernet Sauvignon is sourced from a section of the Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard that is planted on rich soils containing ancient marine sediment and an alluvial fan that provides excellent mineral deposits. It is a blend of only the best barrels from the vintage. Aged in 100% new Darnajou and Taransaud French oak barrels.
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A selection put together by winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard Old Sparky is one of the true gems in the vintage, as well as a perfect wine. Thrilling black fruits, crème de cassis, tobacco, tapenade, and iron notes all emerge from the glass, and it's full-bodied and has a similar purity to the CCS release, with ultra-fine tannins and one hell of an incredible finish. Napa Valley Cabernet, or red wine for that matter, doesn't get any better. Give bottles 2-4 years, count yourself lucky, and enjoy over the following two decades or more.
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JebDunnuck.comA best-barrel selection made by Thomas Rivers Brown and bottled in magnums, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Old Sparky Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard is truly great stuff. Full-bodied, rich, velvety and all-enveloping, it delivers near-endless waves of black cherries, red raspberries and complex but gentle spice notes. Long and mouthwatering on the finish, it seamlessly eliminates any gap between power and elegance, leaving scant possible reaction except Wow!
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2023 The Kiss by La Bise Field BlendAdelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$21. 99Bottle$263.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2024-2025)ABV: 12.9%Closure: StelvinA blend of Fiano and Pinot Gris. Pale straw apricot skin tinged colour with a watery hue. Aromas of pear and red apple skin mix with hints of lime and quince. Nicely rounded mid palate feel with flavours of pear, red apple and quince to the fore. Brisk acidity finishing dry with a dash of spice on the aftertaste.
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2023 Billy Button The Rustic SangioveseAlpine Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$32. 99Bottle$395.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2024-2029)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinDark red in colour with black tinged edges and a red to dark red hue. Spicy red currant and Mediterranean herb aromas are trailed by some earth and tobacco notes. Light to mid weight with plenty of savoury appeal and showing ample freshness, the palate features an elegant flavour profile of red currants, red cherries and earth over a back drop of dried herbs, tobacco and spice. Fine grained tannins and vibrant acidity. The mid length finish both energetic and rustic.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 13%Other Reviews…..
Lives up to its name with a wild herbal, rustic vibe cruising between some pretty delicious red and dark fruits. Pockets of spice and earth enliven the palate, and the effect is mighty drinkable. Is that firm, dry tannic finish a nod to where the grape originates? Maybe. Drink by 2028.
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2021 Eden Hall Springton Cabernet SauvignonEden Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$23. 99Bottle$287.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2024-2027)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinTotally opaque midnight black heart with a deep dark red hue. Intense blackcurrant, dried cherry and dark plum aromas engulf the nostrils followed by vanillin cedar, dried herb, subtle earthy tobacco and mint notes. Rich and opulent the full bodied palate is flooded with concentrated ripe blackcurrant, dark plum and minty dried herb characters which overlay a tobacco and spice back drop. Ripe sturdy tannin structure with a long amply fleshed finish.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
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2023 Rob Hall Nenagh Park Vineyard Pinot NoirYarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$39. 99Bottle$479.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2024-2030)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinDeep dark red in colour with black toned edges and a dark red hue. Perfumed violet like top notes intermix with red to dark cherry, wild strawberry, anise, fresh herb and spicy cedar notes. Light in body and possessing a supple textural feel, red to dark cherry and strawberry fruits are featured over subtle anise, fresh herb, delicate earth and spicy cedar accents. Fine grained tannins with a polished mid length finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 13.5%Other Reviews…..
From Steve Sadlier's Nenagh Park Vineyard in Yarra Glen. Mostly destemmed and matured in seasoned French hogsheads and puncheons. Bright crimson purple. The richest and most concentrated of Rob Hall's single-vineyard pinots in '23. Aromas of dark cherry, wild herbs, licorice and rosebush lead onto the palate, which has good mid-palate density and pliant, balanced tannins. Finishes with good energy and persistence. Drink by 2032.
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2022 Taltarni Estate ShirazPyrenees, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$34. 99Bottle$419.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2024-2032)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinTotally opaque black dark red heart with a dark red hue. Uplifted aromas of dark plum, liquorice and dark cherry are followed by vanillin cedar, subtle scorched earth and pepper notes. Rich succulent dark plum, liquorice and ripe dark cherry fruits fill the mouth carrying ample weight in their flow. Spicy vanillin cedar, delicate scorched earth and peppered dried herb elements lie underneath. Excellent concentration and depth with a sturdy tannin structure lending a slightly chewy feel to the long juicy aftertaste.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
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2021 Teusner Riebke ShirazBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$22. 99Bottle$275.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2024-2030)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinProduced from grapes sourced from the Riebke family vineyards in the Barossa Valley’s north at Ebenezer, where the family has been farming for six generations now. Matured in seasoned French oak hogsheads for 12 months.
Impenetrable inky black in colour with a deep dark red black hue. Seductive dark plum and liquorice aromas sail out of the glass followed by hints of black cherry, smoky vanillin cedar, earthy fennel and pepper notes. Full bodied, the palate is awash with plush dark plum, liquorice, blackberry and subtle blueberry fruits which lend freshness. Excellent concentration and power with vanillin cedar, fennel and subtle spicy dark chocolate characters lurking underneath. Velvet smooth tannins concluding long and opulent.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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2021 Brand & Sons Last Sunday Drive Cabernet FrancCoonawarra, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$19. 99Bottle$239.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2024-2030)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinDeep black dark red colour with a dark red hue. Attractive red to black currant and mulberry scents show plenty of elevation out of the glass with vanillin cedar, earth, subtle tobacco and spice notes also evident. Medium bodied the palate is eloquently dressed with rich dark to black currant and mulberry fruits which overlay a vanillin cedar, tobacco, earth and spice background. Gorgeously refined in its feel, it possesses a polished fine grained tannin structure and finishes long, deeply fruited and elegant.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 14.5%Other Reviews…..
Firm, powerful and impressive. There's been a resurgence in varietal cabernet franc wines of late, and this is an excellent example of why. Blackcurrant, cocoa and eucalyptus flavours feel both rock solid and bold in the mouth (in a positive way), leading to a dry, resounding finish. You have to enjoy tannin to go for this because there's plenty of it here, but in that context, it's very good. Drink by 2033.
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2021 Jim Brand Silent Partner Coonawarra Cabernet SauvignonCoonawarra, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2024-2032)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinDense inky black heart with a very deep dark red black tinged hue. Streaming out of the glass are intense blackcurrant and mulberry aromas which are complimented by hints of red liquorice, cedary tobacco characters and bay leaf notes. Rich yet gorgeously refined the medium to full bodied palate is layered with ripe blackcurrant, red liquorice and mulberry fruits which meld into a back drop of cedary tobacco, subtle earth and bay leaf characters. Fine grained seamlessly integrated tannin structure. Understated in its power, it possesses wonderful finesse finishing long and elegant.
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2019 West Cape Howe Book Ends Cabernet SauvignonMount Barker, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA$32. 99Bottle$395.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2024-2029)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinProduced from West Cape Howe’s best blocks, the Book Ends is matured for 18 months in French oak barriques (30% new). Two percent Malbec was included in the blend.
Midnight black at its heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Heady ripe blackcurrant aromas fill the nostrils with some ripe mulberry, vanillin cedar, tobacco, dried herb and hints of spicy black olive ensuing. Rich and generously proportioned, the palate is engulfed with mouth filling ripe blackcurrant and mulberry fruits which are complimented by liquorice, spicy vanillin cedar, tobacco, dried herb and earthy black olive elements. Excellent concentration, volume and depth with a sturdy yet polished tannin structure. Concludes long, ripe and spicy.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 14.5%Other Reviews…..
West Cape Howe's 100ha Langton vineyard has some of the oldest cabernet plantings in Western Australia. 2019 was a difficult vintage, but the best blocks went to this wine, which has now developed lovely cedary characters, part fruit, part oak, and a long future ahead. Drink by 2038.
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2021 Brand & Sons Baker’s Run Cabernet SauvignonCoonawarra, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$19. 99Bottle$239.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2024-2030)ABV: 14%Closure: StelvinThe Brand family has a history that dates back to 1852, stretching over six generations. Their winemaking journey began when Eric Brand married Nancy Redman and purchased a vineyard block from the Redman family. The Brands Laira winery was established in 1965 with the first commercial release in 1966. In 1994 Brand’s Liara was sold but the family retained ownership of key vineyards from which they produced premium fruit to sell to other wineries. In recent years fourth generation vigneron Sam Brand took the next step establishing Brand & Sons with initial releases receiving high critical acclaim.
Sourced from a selection of vineyards across Coonawarra, this label take’s it name from Eric Brand’s early career as a baker in the Riverland which he gave up to depart for a new life in Coonawarra. Maturation took place in a mix of new (25%) and second use French and American barrels.
A beautifully shaped Coonawarra Cabernet layered with concentrated red to black fruit at price that delivers terrific bang for your buck.
Impenetrable inky black heart with a deep dark red black hue. Sailing out of the glass with plenty of intensity are delightful red to black currant, mulberry, red liquorice and dried herb scents which mix with vanillin cedar, tobacco and subtle spicy bay leaf notes. Rich red to black currant, red liquorice and mulberry fruits are layered across the mid weighted palate. Spicy vanillin cedar, subtle tobacco and bay leaf elements extend through to the back half. Excellent concentration and drive with beautifully integrated fine grained tannins. Finishes long and refined.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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2022 Bello Lugar Flynn Reserve ShirazBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$26. 99Bottle$323.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2024-2029)ABV: 14%Closure: StelvinFruit was sourced from the Eden Valley with aging taking place in new French oak puncheons for a period of 16 months. Dense inky black colour with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Ripe blackberry and liquorice aromas infused with dried herbs rise through the nostrils. Also chiming in are smoky vanillin cedar and peppered earth notes. Rich juicy dark plum, black cherry and liquorice fruits are interwoven with smoky vanillin cedar, earth and peppery dried herb characters. Fine grained tannins with a fleshy mid length finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
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2019 The PrisonerCalifornia, UNITED STATES$74. 99Bottle$899.88 DozenMinimum 6 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2024-2027)ABV: 15.5%Closure: CorkThe Prisoner is one of Napa Valleys most recognised red blends produced from Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Syrah and Charbono grapes. Aging takes place in a combination of French and American oak barrels of which 30% are new.
Deep black dark red colour with a dark red hue. A mix of black plum, liquorice and cassis scents fill the nostrils followed by some toasty vanillin oak, earthy mocha and spice notes. Rich, full and plump the opulently textured palate features dark plum and cassis fruit over prominent toasty vanillin oak, dark chocolate and spicy cinnamon characters. Velvety yet sturdy tannin structure with a lush black fruited finish that shows some heat and is overlaid with toasty vanillin oak.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
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2023 Taltarni Sauvignon BlancVictoria, AUSTRALIA$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2024-2025)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinBrilliant water like colour with a faint greenish tinge around the outskirts. Lifted aromas of passionfruit and herbaceous gooseberry combine with lime, green apple and grassy asparagus notes. Zingy passionfruit and citrus like fruits are underpinned by crunchy acidity with notions of green apple and subtle herbaceous grassy characters lingering through the back half. Finishes dry with a zesty feel to the aftertaste.
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2022 Signor Vino SangioveseAdelaide, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$19. 99Bottle$239.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2024-2027)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinDeep dark red heart with black tinged edges and a dark red hue. Spicy red currant and dark cherry aromas are intermeshed with earthy black olive, tobacco and dried herb notes. Quite rich and spicy, the medium to full bodied palate is decorated with red to black currant and dark cherry fruits which are backed by a robust tannin structure. Dried herb and earthy tobacco characters linger in the background. Dry, slightly grippy feel with a spicy, rustic conclusion.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 13.5% - Catoctin Creek Distillers Edition Single Barrel 92 Proof Roundstone Rye Whiskey (750ml)Virginia, UNITED STATES$149. 99Bottle$1799.88 DozenABV: 46%
The culmination of several years of planning, this is a new version of the popular 'Roundstone" that comes with a slight twist. The 'Distiller's Edition' represents Cheif Distiller, Becky Harris's selection. Only one in every ten barrels gets chosen for the label. "For a few years now, we've been putting whisky away for storage," explains Becky. "We pulled some of the more interesting barrels from the back of the warehouse and decided to release these at a higher proof: a whisky specially curated for flavor, while still being remarkably smooth, as is our existing 80 proof Roundstone." 46% Alc./vol. Non chill filtered.
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2021 Coates The Cabernet SauvignonLanghorne Creek, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$32. 99Bottle$395.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2024-2030)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinAwarded 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.
A rich, mouthfilling Cabernet that boasts tremendous power.
Matured for 18 months in French oak. Dense midnight black heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Powerful blackcurrant and ripe mulberry aromas flood the nostrils followed by cedary tobacco, black olive, earth and bay leaf notes. Rich, concentrated and powerful but not overweight, the medium to full bodied palate is engulfed with blackcurrant, mulberry and red liquorice fruits. Tailing off through the back half are notions of vanillin cedar, tobacco, black olive and spicy bay leaf. Fine grained tannin structure concluding very long, deeply fruited and polished.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 13.5% - Bunnahabhain 30 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Islay, SCOTLAND$1199. 00Bottle$14388.00 DozenABV: 46.3%
The newest member of the Bunnahabhain core range is a 30-year-old matured exclusively in ex-sherry casks in coastal warehouses at the distillery. Expect notes of strawberries and cream, gradually developing into honey nut cereals and an abundance of rich toffee, before finishing with a hint of salted caramel and light spices. Accompanied by a handsome presentation case. Non-chill filtered and natural colour. 46.3% Alc./Vol.
Notes from the producers... Nose: Aromas of butterscotch, beeswax and sweet sherry. Palate: Strawberries and cream dominate the palate, gradually developing into honey nut cereals and an abundance of rich toffee. Finish: A gentle aftertaste of stewed berries and ginger, with a prolonged and undulating combination of spiced oak and salted caramel.
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2022 Running with Bulls Tempranillo - Last StocksBarossa, South Australia, AUSTRALIAReduced from $21.99$19. 99Bottle$239.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2024-2029)ABV: 14%Closure: StelvinMatured for 10 months in new and mature Hungarian and mature French oak hogsheads.
Dense midnight black heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Pronounced aromas of black cherry and liquorice flow out of the glass followed by some scorched earth, vanillin oak and spice notes. Rich and opulently fruited the medium to full bodied palate is generously endowed with black cherry and liquorice flavours which sail over a back drop of scorched earth, dark chocolate, vanillin oak and spice. Ripe chewy tannin structure with traces of leather lingering through the long spicy finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 14% - Johnnie Walker Red Label Blended Scotch Whisky (700ml) - Older BottlingSCOTLAND$59. 99Bottle$719.88 DozenABV: 40%
Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some light creasing/scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product not pictured.
An older release of the world's number one selling blended Scotch and the preferred choice of whisky lovers everywhere. Johnnie Walker Red Label is a full-flavoured spirit that is a blend of Highland malt and Lowland grain whiskies. Red Label was originally created in 1909 for the new Scotch drinker who was inclined to mix whisky with ice, water, soda or in a variety of cocktails. By widening the range of whiskies used in his father's Old Highland Whisky, Alexander Walker developed Red Label as a smoother and lighter alternative - this was a break from the traditional deeply flavoured, full bodied Scotch whiskies of the past and was considered a more approachable drink. By 1920, Johnnie Walker Red Label had become the first truly global drinks brand, sold in over 120 countries. In 1933, the company was granted a Royal Warrant to supply Scotch to King George V, and the company has remained an official purveyor to the British Royal Household ever since. In 1996, Johnnie Walker Red Label won the Gold Medal at the International Wine and Spirits Competition, having previously picked up Silver Medals over three consecutive years. It has also consistently garnered Gold and Grand Gold Medals at the Monde Selection Awards.Tasting note: Brilliant, bright gold appearance. Aromas offer a peaty top note hovering over sweet, fat, oily grains. The palate possesses good concentration with the peat laced sweet grains and gentle spices contributing to a fat, rich, oily mouth feel. Aftertaste of vanilla and sweet cereals with the peat re-emerging. Technically faultless and an achievement given how much of this stuff is churned out. But this bottling (and they do vary) is lacking freshness being quite sweet and clunky throughout. In fact, it's almost a little out of balance. Some fresh oak required in the mix? 40% Alc./Vol.
- Black Douglas 8 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky (750ml) - Older BottlingSCOTLAND$99. 99Bottle$1199.88 DozenABV: 37.5%
Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product not pictured.
We estimate this to be a late 1990s/early 2000s bottling, curiously bottled (in Australia) at a lower alcohol than current bottlings at 37.5%, bloody taxman!
The Black Douglas is a tribute drink to the legendary warrior, Sir James Douglas. He died in battle against overwhelming Spanish forces, swinging his claymore and clutching a silver casket containing the heart of Robert the Bruce, King of Scotland. Aged and blended in Scotland, Black Douglas has won over many a dedicated Scotch drinker, with its simple, robust, full bodied character - not to mention its price. 37.5% alc./vol.
















































