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2020 A. Christmann Olberg-Hart Riesling Grosses Gewachs

Pfalz, GERMANY
$175. 00
Bottle
$2100.00 Dozen

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

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The 2020 Ölberg-Hart Königsbach Riesling Grosse Lage offers a clear, pure, fresh, saline and really classic Riesling bouquet that is clearly influenced by iron notes as well as the ripe and concentrated Riesling berry. Saline and finessed on the palate, this is a tightly structured pure and tensioned dry Riesling with lots of salinity but also ripe and fleshy fruit with fine tannins, both representing a warm, ripe vintage. It is very long and saline on the pure and youthful finish. 12.5% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the domaine in November 2022. Drink 2026 - 2050.
94 points
Stephan Reinhardt - Wine Advocate (Dec 2022)
If you’re a Barolo fan, then here’s a dry riesling for you! The first impression is silky and suave, but then the massive structure - including tons of fine tannin - asserts itself. The mirabelle and citrus notes just emerging from this deep cave, but the promise is there! From biodynamically grown grapes with Respekt certification. Drinkable now, but best from 2023.
95 points
Stuart Pigott - jamessuckling.com
The 2020er Ölberg-Hart GG, as it is referred to on the consumer label, captures one’s attention with some beautifully refined and aromatic notes of almond cream, herbs, spices, candied grapefruit, anise, and Conference pear. The wine develops great juicy presence which gives it depth and complexity, while the finish is more restrained but also zesty and spicy. It proves still compact but the overall complexity at play is superb. There is a little bit more presence and intensity in the very long finish, so that we would opt to enjoy it rather in its youth. Drink 2024-2028.
92 points
Jean Fisch & David Rayer - Mosel Fine Wines

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2020 A. Christmann Vogelsang Riesling Grosses Gewachs

Pfalz, GERMANY
$175. 00
Bottle
$2100.00 Dozen

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

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Christmann's 2020 Vogelsang Neustadt Riesling Grosse Lage is the first release of this steep cru that the family bought three years before. The wine opens with a coolish and lime-fresh bouquet of crushed stones and lemons. It is remarkably cool and fresh for the vintage, which comes through on the palate. Here, the wine shows super-ripe and intense fruit, whereas the coolish and saline limestone terroir comes out only on the finish with fresh and lemon-scented acidity and long, mouthwatering salinity. There are fine tannins and bitters on the aftertaste. 12.5% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the domaine in November 2022. Drink 2027 - 2047.
93 points
Stephan Reinhardt - Wine Advocate (Dec 2022)
Very bright and uplifting nose with delicate dried-flower aromas. Lots of depth and structure, but also very polished. In spite of the power and mineral backbone, it’s quite sleek at the very long and complete finish. The first vintage of this GG! From biodynamically grown grapes with Respekt certification. Drink or hold.
96 points
Stuart Pigott - jamessuckling.com

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2020 Gunderloch Pettenthal Riesling Grosses Gewachs

Rheinhessen, GERMANY
$115. 00
Bottle
$1380.00 Dozen

ABV: 12%

Closure: Stelvin

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Gunderloch's 2020 Pettenthal GG is clear, bright, ripe and elegant yet still yeasty on the nose. Delicately juicy and round in the mouth, with fine, crystalline acidity structure and increasing intensity, this is a still-creamy yet persistently salty and tensioned Riesling with mouth-filling elegance and piquancy. Needs time. Tasted in Wiesbaden at the end of August 2021. Drink 2026 - 2040.
93+ points
Stephan Reinhardt - Wine Advocate (Sep 2021)
The ripe yet cool, peachy nose with a touch of exotic fruit gives this some real appeal. Then, on the rather generous and juicy palate there’s nice silkiness. Good, but not stunning length. Drink now. Screw cap.
91 points
Stuart Pigott - jamessuckling.com

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2020 Gunderloch Hipping Riesling Grosses Gewachs

Rheinhessen, GERMANY
$110. 00
Bottle
$1320.00 Dozen

ABV: 12%

Closure: Stelvin

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Gunderloch's 2020 Hipping GG offers a very clear, bright and flinty, very elegant and slate-driven bouquet. The palate is tight, almost austere, enormously vital and very salty. This is a puristic and excitingly tensioned Riesling that deserves all our patience. Tasted in Wiesbaden in August 2021. Drink 2027 - 2045.
94+ points
Stephan Reinhardt - Wine Advocate (Sep 2021)
Very attractive yellow-peach character and elegant harmony on the generous, rather succulent palate. However, this is rather quiet at the silky finish. Drink now. Screw cap.
91 points
Stuart Pigott - jamessuckling.com

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2020 Gunderloch Fenchelberg (VDP Auction wine) Riesling Grosses Gewachs

Rheinhessen, GERMANY
$410. 00
Bottle
$4920.00 Dozen

ABV: 13%

Closure: Stelvin

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From the highest terraces in the most southern part of the Rothenberg that was designated as single vineyard until 1971, the 2020 Fenchelberg GG (Versteigerung) exhibits clear, deep, intense and concentrated yet elegant and coolish ripe fruit with a delicate spiciness on the nose. Dense, rich and juicy on the tightly woven palate, this is an intense, creamy-textured yet firmly structured, tensioned and promising Riesling with lots of salt and phenolic grip on the salty and powerful finish. This Fenchelberg was picked three weeks later than the Rothenberg GG. Due to the good water supply of the terraces of the Fenchelberg, it has always been the source for the world-famous Gunderloch noble sweet wines from the Rothenberg, such as Auslese, Beerenauslese and Trockenbeerenauslese (TBA). In the past few years, Johannes Hasselbach has gained a new perspective on the Fenchelberg and no longer harvests Auslesen here. Instead, he sees the site as another top vineyard just for dry Riesling. 320 bottles of the 2020 plus some large formats were filled. The wine has the power, tension and complexity of a Clos Saint Hune and is to be auctioned in November. 13.2% alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted two times in Wiesbaden at the end of August 2021. Drink 2026 - 2040.
95 points
Stephan Reinhardt - Wine Advocate (Sep 2021)
Very cool and delicate with a wide spectrum of wild-herb and berry aromas. Sleek, precise and polished, this expands dramatically as it flows over the palate. The very long, spicy and mineral finish makes a serious statement. The first vintage of this wine, which comes from the highest-altitude section of the Rothenberg site of Nierstein. Drink or hold. Screw cap.
95 points
Stuart Pigott - jamessuckling.com

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2020 Georg Breuer Berg Rottland Riesling

Rheingau, GERMANY
$165. 00
Bottle
$1980.00 Dozen

ABV: 12%

Closure: Cork

Georg Breuer estate was founded in 1880 as part of a wine merchant company, and has been owned by the Breuer family since the beginning of the 20th century. Georg Breuer enlarged the estate and increased the export of wines. His sons Bernhard and Heinrich and later Bernhard’s daughter Theresa expanded the vineyard size to 40 hectares in the best Rüdesheim, Rauenthal and Lorch sites. Theresa Breuer was thrust into the business after the sudden passing of her father in 2004, and through tireless work and dedication is now one of the most respected winemaking forces in Germany. The estate's focus is on top dry Riesling wines from the unique terroir of the Rheingau valley, and Breuer's flagship crus are Rüdesheim Berg Schlossberg and the 12.5-acre monopole, Rauenthal Nonnenberg.
Parcels of the Berg Rottland vineyard site stretching into the village of Rüdesheim predominantly consist of deep loess soils. Elsewhere shallow, gravely soils emerging from slate and sandstone prevail. Yields are very low, at about 25 hl/ha.
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The 2020 Berg Rottland is deep, intense and pure on the nose, with notes of melted stones and ripe, elegant and flinty fruit. Full-bodied, round yet pure and crystalline on the palate, this is an intense yet refined and elegant Berg Rottland that represents the warmth of the vintage and lifted by the power of the terroir, which consists of slate and quartzite soils of this steep and south-facing cru on the first two lower sections of the mountain. 12% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted in July 2022. Drink 2022 - 2050.
94 points
Stephan Reinhardt - Wine Advocate (Aug 2022)
A very concentrated and puristic wine that also has stunning harmony, the minerality expanding dramatically as it ploughs across the sleek palate with great determination. Very fine, peachy fruit. Enormous finish that’s so bright. From organically grown grapes with Fair'n Green certification. Drink or hold.
97 points
Stuart Pigott - jamessuckling.com

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2020 Wittmann Aulerde Riesling Grosses Gewachs

Rheinhessen, GERMANY
$135. 00
Bottle
$1620.00 Dozen

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

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Wittmann's 2020 Aulerde GG proves again that this deep vineyard can have grand cru level in certain vintages, namely the dry and sunny ones. This one opens deep, clear and elegant, with a dusty chalk/clay bouquet intertwined with fine and citric spiciness. Juicy, spicy and piquant on the palate, with fine phenolic grip and a firm and salty, long and elegant finish, this is a terrific, expressive Aulerde and another highlight from this Westhofen terroir after Wittmann's 2019. Tasted in Wiesbaden at the end of August 2021. Drink 2025 - 2045.
94 points
Stephan Reinhardt - Wine Advocate (Sep 2021)
Stunning nose of pineapple and mirabelle that’s still so youthful. Concentrated and energetic with great mineral vitality and salty intensity. From vines planted in 1949 and 1951. From organically grown grapes. Drinkable now, but best from 2023.
95 points
Stuart Pigott - jamessuckling.com

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2020 Wittmann Kirchspiel Riesling Grosses Gewachs

Rheinhessen, GERMANY
$165. 00
Bottle
$1980.00 Dozen

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
The 2020 Kirchspiel GG opens very clear, bright and chalky on the spicy, Chablis-like nose that indicates a lovely complex Riesling from limestone rocks. Juicy, round and intense on the palate, this is a mouthful of wine with fine tannins and a generous nature. The finish is salty and vital, very long and complex and indicates great aging potential. Tasted in Wiesbaden at the end of August 2021. Drink 2026 - 2040.
94 points
Stephan Reinhardt - Wine Advocate (Sep 2021)
Very ripe and very fine peach and citrus fruit, but the complex herb and spice notes are even more intense. Tightly wound and very pristine for this rather warm region, the spice returning at the super-long finish. From organically grown grapes. Drinkable now, but best from 2023.
97 points
Stuart Pigott - jamessuckling.com

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2017 Torbreck The Laird Shiraz

Barossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$799. 00
Bottle
$9588.00 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 15 Years (2022-2037)

ABV: 15.5%

Closure: Cork

In Scottish terminology, ‘The Laird’ refers to the Lord of the Manor. This single vineyard Shiraz comes from an old vineyard in Marananga planted in 1958, a plot which remains the focus of envy amongst many of the region's winemakers. Previously owned and operated by the legendary Malcolm Seppelt, the vineyard was purchased by Torbreck in 2014 and is perfectly sited with the dry grown, original Barossa clone vines facing south east. The berries are typically small and concentrated and usually harvested in two separate passes.
The French oak selected for the maturation of this wine is considered to be some of the finest in the world. Referred to as Dominique Laurent's 'Magic Casks', the wood is selected from the incredibly tiny and highly prized Troncais forest. The staves are hand split in the French tradition and twice as thick as machine split staves.
As a result of the extra thickness the barrels are able to sustain an extended maturation process due to the tighter porosity that comes with the extra wood. Maturation took place in the new hand crafted French oak barriques for a period of 36 months. The barrels were stored in their own temperature controlled, ancient stone shed. In short, no expense has been spared.
Deeply saturated inky black heart with an impenetrable black dark red hue. Hypnotising aromas of ripe blackberry, dark plum, liquorice and mocha astound the olfactory senses with their sheer intensity out of the glass. Notions of toasty vanillin oak, subtle earth, fennel and pepper then ensue. On the palate there’s incredibly density and an out of this world level of richness and concentration with decadent blackberry, dark plum, liquorice and black cherry fruits drenching every corner of the mouth. Toasty vanillin oak, dark chocolate, earth, shades of boot polish, spicy fennel and blackpepper characters shine through on the back half. Surreal power with a dynamic tannin structure that’s both sturdy and velvet like at the same time. Concludes with an epically long finish.
Drink over the next 10-15 years.
Alc. 15.5%
Other Reviews…..
100% shiraz sourced from the Gnadenfrei vineyard in Marananga, aged for 36 months in French oak 'magic casks' from Dominique Laurent. The Spinal Tap effect is in full force here, with everything turned up to eleven. Impenetrable purple red in the glass, showing characters of head-spinning purity and heft; black plum, blackberry and prune notes mesh with shades of deep, exotic spice, Dutch blackstrap licorice, creme de cassis, roasting meats, espresso, graphite, cedar and polished mahogany. Profound fruit depth and purity with melt-in-the-mouth, mineral-edged tannins and a finish that carries long and proud with a solid rush of black plum and cherry compote, spice and chocolate. If you are after a powerful shiraz with finesse, this is your benchmark. Drink by 2046.
98 points
Dave Brookes – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion
I poured the 2017 The Laird, set it aside and got about doing other jobs for 45 minutes or so, to give it some room to breathe. And it does breathe. It has its own pulse and beat and life, and it flexes and moves in the mouth. This is incredibly enveloping, with aromas reminiscent of campfire coals, charred eucalyptus, lamb fat, roasted beetroot, black tea and a prowling sort of countenance. In the mouth, the wine is bonded and cohesive and seamless, there are no gaps between anything, no space between fruit, oak and tannin; it all comes as one. While this is a singular wine, it is so big and concentrated that it needs no accompaniment other than some fresh air and a good mate. It's denser than osmium and is impenetrable at this stage. Drink 2022-2042.
97+ points
Erin Larkin - Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate

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2019 Les Pensees (Chateau Lafleur)

Pomerol, Bordeaux, FRANCE
$599. 00
Bottle
$7188.00 Dozen

ABV: 15%

Closure: Cork

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Unwinding in the glass with aromas of raspberries, violets, rose petals, Egyptian musk and spices, the 2019 Pensées de Lafleur is full-bodied, layered and velvety, with a deep, fleshy, concentrated core of fruit, lively acids and ripe, powdery tannins, concluding with a long, penetrating finish. Derived from vines growing in the part of Lafleur's vineyard through which a water course once flowed and where the soils are richer in clay and better hydrated, it's a blend of more or less equal parts Cabernet Franc and Merlot; this bottling hasn't really been a "second wine" since the late 1990s—but the market doesn't seem to have caught on. For now, it remains the best way to experience the Guinaudeau family's magic touch in Pomerol, for the price of a good Médoc second growth. Drink 2029-2059.
96 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Apr 2022)
The 2019 Pensées de Lafleur is composed and focused on the nose. An old school Pomerol in the positive sense, with truffle and ash scents emerging over time. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit, fine acidity, pencil lead and black pepper towards its cohesive and persistent finish. This is a class act. Tasted blind at the Southwold annual tasting. Drink 2026-2050.
94 points
Neal Martin - Vinous
The purity here is so clear, with perfumed and floral aromas. Extremely aromatic. Violets and some iodine, too. Full-bodied and creamy with a fantastic, layered texture of tannins and notes of tile, dark chocolate and nutmeg. Closes at the end. Try after 2026. Will age beautifully.
97 points
James Suckling
The 2019 Pensées De Lafleur is the second wine of Château Lafleur, but instead of being a declassification, it comes from a narrow band of deeper clay soils that run diagonally through this magical vineyard. Always close to an even split of Cabernet Franc and Merlot (although I suspect there's more Cabernet Franc in this blend), it has a deeper, blacker fruited style compared to the Grand Vin, with beautiful notes of black cherries, currants, damp earth, iron, and smoked tobacco. Beautiful on the palate as well, it's medium to full-bodied, rich, nicely concentrated, and beautifully balanced on the palate, and while it might not hit the magical status of the top wine, it's a singular, beautiful wine in its own right that goes well beyond a second wine. It will keep for 20-25 years. Drink 2022-2047.
95 points
Jeb Dunnuck
A dark and heady nose, bramble fruits and spice, coffee and blackcurrant nuances. Gorgeous texture that stands out immediately, this is succulent but not overtly mouthwatering. Serious and broad shouldered, there's a meatiness to the texture with grippy tannins but still with a velvet like quality that have such presence in the mouth. This feels so expressive but also so controlled - spherical and fleshy but with a background of iron, wet stone and graphite. Finishes direct and poised, focussing the palate to a long mineral-edged lingering taste. Such complexity, I love this wine. Drink 2027-2047.
97 points
Georgina Hindle - Decanter

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2004 Chateau Lafleur

Pomerol, Bordeaux, FRANCE
$1799. 00
Bottle
$21588.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

Ex-cellar direct release 2022.
Other Reviews....
Tasted at Justerini & Brooks agency tasting in London. I absolutely adored the Château Lafleur 2004 when I first tasted it from barrel. Now with a decade on the clock, it is beginning to truly fulfil its promise as one of the wines of that vintage. It has a deep garnet hue. The nose demonstrates a sense of energy married with outstanding delineation: blackberry, blueberry and freshly shaved black truffle. The palate is extremely focused and tense, the acidity perfectly judged, and though the growing season perhaps curtails the sustain on the finish, there is coolness and a nonchalance here that is captivating. There remains some adolescent broodiness here, but give it another 3-4 years and you will have a great Pomerol and a great Lafleur on your hands. Tasted February 2015. Drink 2017-2035.
95 points
Neal Martin - Wine Advocate (June 2016)
There is a sense of sweetness in the fruit and silky quality in the texture that leaves you wanting more of the fresh, ripe, juicy, plums, truffle, kirsch, wet earth, dark chocolate and floral character. This has really improved since it was last tasted. From a blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc, this is probably the wine of the vintage!
95 points
Jeff Leve - The Wine Cellar Insider

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1990 Glenfarclas The Family Casks Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - Summer 2021 Release

Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
$1399. 00
Bottle
$16788.00 Dozen

ABV: 51.9%

Things are getting serious when you start to see whiskies as dark and as old as this from Glenfarclas. It goes without saying that cask #9256 was a sherry butt. The outturn was 615 bottles at 51.9% Alc./Vol. Also one of the more limited lines from this offer.
Glenfarclas are in the enviable position of having eight decades of casks in storage, some of which are seasonally released under their 'Family Casks' label. The last time we imported these rarities was back in 2019. In the interim, they've been available via the official importer, however prices have been steadily increasing to the point where they no longer seemed viable. After months of negotiating and many more months of waiting, we've managed to achieve a much better outcome - hence the current shipment which includes cherry-picked sherry and refill butts filled from 1988 through to 2006. Demand for the Family Cask collection continues to be strong. Glenfarclas have even stopped issuing tasting notes for the various casks. Instead, they literally reserve every last drop for the whisky trade. Several vintages are increasingly rare even in the distillery’s warehouses and may represent their final stocks. It should be noted that these whiskies are vintage, then cask No. specific. More than one cask may be released under the one vintage so refer to cask numbers if you're searching for specific reviews. As usual, all come bottled from single casks at natural strength and presented in bespoke timber boxes.

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2018 Domaine Louis Boillot Volnay les Caillerets Premier Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$270. 00
Bottle
$3240.00 Dozen

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

Louis Boillot in concert with his wife Ghislaine Barthod and their son Clément Boillot-Barthod manage a fabulous array of old-vine vineyards in both the Cotes de Nuits and Cotes de Beaune. Whilst this Burgundian ‘red-royalty’ family hold no Grand Cru vineyards they turn out some of the most beautiful red Burgundy along the Cote d’Or.
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Firm reduction once again overshadows the fruit. There is very good mid-palate density to the interestingly textured flavors that are at once velvety yet stony, all wrapped in a lingering, firm and somewhat austere finish. There is better phenolic maturity to the tannins though the finish is still a bit raspy. Drink 2028+.
88-91 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound
The 2018 Volnay 1er Cru Les Caillerets exhibits attractive aromas of dark berries, spices, grilled squab and forest floor, followed by a medium to full-bodied, succulent and lively palate that's concentrated and chalky, concluding with a long, mineral finish. Finishing up at 13.2% alcohol, this is an exquisitely balanced Caillerets that should offer a broad drinking window.
92-94 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Feb 2020)
The 2018 Volnay Les Caillerets 1er Cru comes from a single plot of vines. It has a perfumed nose, the most mineral-driven of the four Volnays from Boillot and probably showing the best delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannins that lend a sense of strictness and correctness. You just want it to manifest more joie-de-vivre toward the finish. Maybe it will lighten up in bottle. Drink 2023-2038.
90-92 points
Neal Martin - Vinous

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The Lark Distillery Dark Lark 2022 Release Single Malt Australian Whisky (500ml)

Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
$350. 00
Bottle
$4200.00 Dozen

ABV: 41.9%

Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product not pictured.

Matured exclusively in ex-Muscat barrels, the dark glass conceals a deep gold coloured whisky yielding subtle, integrated aromas suggesting vanilla, banana bread and pencil shavings. The nose is reflected in a gentle dram that mimics lighter Speysiders (think entry-level Aberlour or Tomintoul); Vanilla-malt flavours combine with hints of banoffee pie, pepper and cinnamon; Dried fruits, caramel fudge and chocolate peek through the aftertaste without being sweet. Highly accessible. 41.9% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.
Notes from the producers... A golden whisky was hidden within an exclusive pitch-black LARK bottle, this rich and sinful single malt whisky will light a fire in your soul. Wild tropical fruits are followed by rich cocoa and decadent dried figs, with orange zest and espresso lacing the aroma. Succulent stone fruits, plump vanilla pods and caramelised banana ooze onto the palate. Dark mocha descends into endless barley sugar. Finishing in the depths of spiced oak and toasted tobacco.

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Ben Nevis Coire Leis Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Highlands, SCOTLAND
$119. 99
Bottle
$1439.88 Dozen

ABV: 46%

Launched in late 2021 and named after a loch where the distillery's water source starts, Coire Leis is a no-age statement expression matured in first-fill bourbon casks for between 8 and 10 years. While it resonates with Ben Nevis' signature qualities (oily, full bodied), it's lighter in colour and not as heavy or textural as the standard ten year old. Orchard fruits come wrapped up in soft spices and some of the distillery's well-rounded, beefy malt character is captured. The finish isn't particularly long, and it tastes younger and less integrated than the tenner, but this is intended as an introduction to the distillery style, and it achieves that well. 46% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... Nice story about some rocks around the distillery, not to mention waters and springs, but it's still only NAS. Shall we call it an access-Ben-Nevis bottling? Colour: pale white wine. Nose: big on porridge, mash and pears, plus dough, leek, eggplant, fennel, soot and mead. Some vanilla too. Feels really young and probably cleaner than your 'average' BN. Mouth: very good maltiness, with burnt herbs, burnt honey, then Ovaltine, then dried fruits and burnt fruit tartes. Some sweet peppers and some mustard too, this is well Ben Nevis, probably boosted with some rather active wood. Finish: long, rather rich, full of toffee and Ovaltine. Malty beer, spicy liquid caramel, cardamom… Comments: not much to add, this modern, extractive, boosted version of Ben Nevis works very well, it's even got a Japanese side (how surprising). By the way, did you ever read Compton Mckenzie's novel "Ben Nevis goes East"? Nah it's got nothing to do with whisky... 82 points - whiskyfun.com

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Lindores The Casks of Lindores Bourbon Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Lowlands, SCOTLAND
$124. 99
Bottle
$1499.88 Dozen

ABV: 49.4%

Please note: ABV + Batch may vary

The first in a new series from Lindores bottled at a higher strength, in this case matching the distillery's sweet Lowland grassiness with high quality Bourbon barrels. The result is a superbly pure dram that demonstrates a potential for early maturation. Buttery malt dovetails into creamy vanillas, tea biscuits and hints of apple strudel, tempered by lively spices, citrus pith and peel - and finally, drying oak at the finish. The balance is already near perfect. A limited run of 11,000 bottles distributed to select retailers only. 49.4% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

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McDonald's Celebrated Traditional Ben Nevis Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Highlands, SCOTLAND
$119. 99
Bottle
$1439.88 Dozen

ABV: 46%

A 'replica' Highland whisky and one of the smokiest Ben Nevis to date.
A distillery that’s garnered a quiet cult following, especially as its whiskies have become harder to find...
Initially launched as a limited edition, the first McDonald's outturn amounted to roughly 700 bottles and featured an historical label. It quickly sold out with demand far exceeding supply. Realising it warranted a wider release, Ben Nevis followed through. And according to the blogosphere, many tasters prefer this bottling to the official Bennie 10.
Majority matured in Sherry casks (the remainder x Bourbon), reports have this to be at least 5 years old, but with material up to 13 years of age. Self described as an attempt to replicate the spirit produced at Ben Nevis in 1882, malt is sourced from Port Ellen Maltings on Islay (peated to around 35ppm) - which means this is smokey, but in an ashy/sooty way rather than a maritime way, and it's also non chill filtered. To reflect its heritage, the label refers to a time when Ben Nevis was producing peated malt under the directorship of Donald Peter McDonald (son of the famous Long John McDonald) for use in the then world famous 'Dew of Ben Nevis'. Typically it was bottled as a relatively young whisky. Putting it all together you get a faithful replica of an ‘old-Highlands’ style, starting with a beaming polished copper colour showing considerable legs, and thick malty aromas, developing hints of dried apricot, hazelnut chocolate, chimney soot and trace lanolin. And it's repeated in a chewy, oily delivery; Spices fan out in a sultry burst of malt and sooty peat, with smoke and fresh oak rounding out the mid palate richness. Nicely balanced uncut, a small amount of water accents the latent fruitiness and sweetens the profile. Either way it's tasty stuff. 46% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.
Other reviews... Liquid Gold Award - 2014 Jim Murray's Whisky Bible.
[+/-2020] ...We've tried an earlier expression back in 2013 and were not totally flabbergasted, but it was good (WF 83). Colour: white wine. Nose: more peat than I remembered. Dirt and scoria, gravel, soot, old stove, apple peelings and last year's walnuts. Definitely kind of metallic as well. Then ripe plums, tartes and cakes. A little brine too, capers… Mouth: hold on, this is good. More dirt and soot, ashes, kippers, green apples, some grist and flour, perhaps a tiny olive, seashells… It's peatier than I remembered. Finish: good length, with a little vanilla coating it. A grassy peatiness and some pepper and coconut in the aftertaste. Comments: probably a little young (that coconut) but the spirit is pretty vigorous, hale and hearty. And peaty. 84 points - whiskyfun.com

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2021 Chateau Palmer

Margaux, Bordeaux, FRANCE
$760. 00
Bottle
$9120.00 Dozen

Closure: Cork

Chateau Palmer has been one of the most consistent and highly regarded wines in Bordeaux for many years, and also one with fantastic ageing potential. Situated in Margaux and covering 66 hectares, the vineyard is planted to 47% Merlot, 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 6% Petit Verdot. Soils here are a mix of gravel, clay, and sand. Interestingly their greatest parcel of land that is situated just behind the Chateau was not part of the property at the time of the 1855 classification, and explains in part why Palmer was only granted Third Growth status.
Other Reviews....
The late-ripening, low-yielding vintage has delivered a beautifully balanced wine of striking intensity in the 2021 Palmer. Unwinding in the glass with complex aromas of blackberries, exotic spices, licorice, violets and burning embers, it's full-bodied, layered and enveloping, with a deep, concentrated core of fruit, ripe tannins and lively acids, concluding with a long, expansive finish. If recent vintages of Palmer have set new records in their power and richness, the 2021 marks a return to the classical proportions of the 1990s—with all the additional concentration and precision that Thomas Douroux's pioneering viticulture and thoughtful winemaking have brought to the equation at this address in the interim. The grand vin is a blend of 56% Merlot, 41% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Petit Verdot, picked between September 24 and October 15. Tasted twice.
95-97 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Apr 2022)
The 2021 Palmer is one of the truly epic wines of the year. It's not the 2018, but it is in that vein, albeit at 13% in alcohol. There's tremendous richness and sheer extract here. Blackberry jam, chocolate, smoke, licorice, lavender and mocha notes possess remarkable primary intensity, more like a young must than a wine with a few months of age. Readers will find a Palmer that offers a compelling mix of opulence and energy. Drink 2031-2061.
94-97 points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous
The 2021 Palmer has a discrete bouquet that demands patience. This does not race out of the blocks, rather it unfurls with subtle graphite scents, blackberry, hints of cassis, plus some of the briny aromas that I noticed on the Alter Ego. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins that frame the cedar and graphite infused black fruit. Quite strict for a Palmer, yet fresh with a cerebral, saline finish that is almost Pauillac-like in style despite the majority from old Merlot vines that are situated on some of its finest gravel terroirs. Very long, very suave on the finish. Superb. Drink 2030-2065.
94-96 points
Neal Martin - Vinous
Deep ruby, garnet in color, the wine shows off its flowers, cocoa, black plum and dark cherry, with a Cuban cigar note coming in at the end of the nose with ease. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, fresh, sweet, poised and vibrant. The wine offers a lush, dark chocolate, plum, currant and coffee bean tinted mid-palate in the vibrant, lifted finish. The wine is blend of 56% Merlot, 41% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Petit Verdot. 13.4% ABV, pH 3.72. Yields were low at a paltry 22 hectoliters per hectare. 55% of the harvest was placed into the Grand Vin. Picking took place September 24 - October 14. Drink from 2028-2055.
94-96 points
Jeff Leve - The Wine Cellar Insider
Perfumed chocolate cherries with bramble tones on the nose. This has a rich and round mouthfeel, clear structure on show but also with life and lift - a sweet, bright cherry element given definition by strict but fine tannins. You have a really beautiful, delicate opening, quite wide and airy then the depth arrives on the mid palate, with chalky tannins and red fruits coming into play before the spiced liquorice enters on the finish. The texture is striking, velvet-like with layers and a sublime verticality of freshness and minty aeration. It may be less glamourous and overtly plush and seductive than bigger previous vintages but I love the classicism on show - a focus, precision and sophistication. Superb winemaking from Thomas Duroux who successfully navigated the difficult vintage conditions in 2021. Drinking Window 2027 - 2049.
96 points
Georgina Hindle - Decanter

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2021 Chateau Pontet-Canet

Pauillac, Bordeaux, FRANCE
$250. 00
Bottle
$3000.00 Dozen

Closure: Cork

Today Chateau Pontet Canet is one of the most popular and collectable wines in all of Bordeaux, and much of this success has come from the extraordinary quality of wines made in the last two decades. While ranked as a Fifth Growth in the 1855 Classification, today the property would easily be regarded as a Second Growth as the wines often rival the best in the region. Much of the emphasis at Pontet Canet is in the vineyard, and the property has converted to 100% biodynamics as of 2005.
The vineyard is next to Chateau Mouton-Rothschild, and is planted to 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot.
Other Reviews....
Offering up wild, exotic aromas of blackberries, cloves and Indian spices mingled with notions of rose petal, bruised orchard fruit and cherry pit that evolve rapidly in the glass, the 2021 Pontet-Canet is medium to full-bodied, ample and fleshy, with a layered mid-palate and refined tannins that assert themselves on the firm, saline finish. Always one of the Médoc's most singular, idiosyncratic wines, it will be interesting to see how it performs in bottle.
91-93 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Apr 2022)
The 2021 is the most classically Pauillac Pontet-Canet I have tasted in modern times. Medium in body, with striking aromatic presence, the 2021 screams with character. Grilled herbs, incense, leather, lavender and plum open with a bit of coaxing, all framed by beams of tannin and bright, salivating acids that give the wine shape and real sense of direction. There's a bit more Petit Verdot in this year's blend, and that comes through in the wine's intensely savory profile. Aging is 50% in new wood, 35% in amphora and 15% in one year-old barrels. The 2021 was impressive all three times I tasted it. Drink 2031-2046.
93-95 points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous
The 2021 Pontet Canet is quite perfumed on the finely delineated nose of blackberry, briar and pressed iris flower, a touch of inkwell coming through with time. The palate is medium-bodied with a pinch of white pepper on the entry and gentle grip. Not as enormously deep as other vintages, as you would expect, but it displays a fine bitter edge and a graphite-infused finish. This should drink earlier than other vintages yet has the substance to mature in bottle. Drink 2025-2050.
91-93 points
Neal Martin - Vinous
Plenty of blackberry and blueberry with wet earth and crushed stone. Some spice,tobacco and lead pencil, too. It’s full-bodied with layered tannins and brightness. Fine and chewy at the end.
95-96 points
James Suckling
The wine opens with flowers, tobacco leaf, currants, herbs, and a touch of spice. Medium/full-bodied, elegant, refined, fresh, and vibrant, there is a gorgeous sense of purity to the red fruits along with vivid freshness and a touch of spice in the endnote. The wine is aging in a combination of 50% new, French oak, and 35% Amphora. The wine is a blend of 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot and 4% Cabernet Franc. Drink from 2028-2055.
94-96 points
Jeff Leve - The Wine Cellar Insider
Gorgeous fragrance on the nose, so perfumed and floral - really vibrant - you can smell the Cabernet and the Petit Verdot on the nose. Juiciness straight away from a burst of high acidity focussed on blackcurrant and black cherry with both a fragrance, spice and minerality following. This really hits you square on - it's not opulent but it’s so fully flavoured, forward and upfront. Tannins are fine-grained but plentiful, they hold the structure and give the frame while the creaminess and freshness gives an expansive aspect to the palate. There's refinement and an aerial quality here despite the clear Pauillac power. The Cabernet fruit is in full shine mode, giving a eucalyptus, perfumed berry and black pepper touch. Structured and supple with grape and terroir characteristics. If you love Pontet, and classic Pauillac claret, this is an impressive reference point. Skilled winemaking from technical director Mathieu Bessonet. 4% Cabernet Franc completes the blend. Drinking Window 2026 - 2050.
95 points
Georgina Hindle - Decanter

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Red Spot 15 Year Old Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey (700ml)

IRELAND
Reduced from $399.00
$299. 00
Bottle
$3588.00 Dozen

ABV: 46%

Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation 95 points - Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2021
It's been a long wait, but Red Spot is back on the market for the first time since the mid 1960s. After a 50 year hiatus, the launch was a big deal for followers of the brand, already acquainted with the high quality offered by the legendary 'Green Spot'.
Those in the know will recall the colour-coded system behind this series first introduced by Mitchell & Son at the turn of the 20th century. Better known as Dublin wine merchants during the 1800s, in 1887 the company branched into whiskey, sourcing and maturing stocks from the nearby Jameson distillery. Back in their cellars, dots of coloured paint were used to indicate the anticipated ageing potential of casks. Blue spots signified seven years, green spots 10, yellow spots 12, and red spots 15 - the latter considered the pinnacle.
With the brand now part of drinks giant, Pernod Ricard, it's re-assuring to know that the Mitchells were hands-on during the 're-launch' process, referencing old family recipes and records to recreate what the original may have tasted like. Kevin O’Gorman, Master of Maturation at Midleton Distillery commented “It has been a pleasure and a privilege to work with the Mitchell family on the re-imagination of Red Spot and bring a piece of Dublin’s rich whiskey history back to life”. Though according to Carol Quinn, archivist at Midleton, it is “...not a replica, but inspired by Red Spot of old, it’s a whiskey for the future”.
Officially re-launched in 2018, the new Red Spot is composed of three different whiskeys aged separately then blended: One is matured in Oloroso sherry casks, one is aged in bourbon casks, and the other initially aged in bourbon casks before being finished in Marsala wine casks. O’Gorman describes the result as “a bold whiskey that packs a punch, has incredibly rich flavours and an extra-long infusion of fruits and spices on the finish that provides a truly unique and colourful ending.” Only one spot is left to complete the series - Blue Spot, and that was finally added in 2020. Get these much anticipated Irish release while you can.
Other reviews... A heart of pot still spices, but this has oodles of complexity and depth with concentrated autumnal flavors of apple and blackberry cooked with brown sugar, then morello cherry, hazelnut, allspice, aged tobacco leaf, and worn leather. Mellow dark-toffee sweetness and cooked fruits carry the cinnamon and peppercorn, oak, and leather into a tongue-pounding finish. A slap in the chops—just what you want from a pot still whiskey. 91 points - whiskyadvocate.com, reviewed by: Jonny McCormick, 2019
...Fans of sherry cask aging will rejoice at this 15 year old edition which is brimming with rich dried fruit and balanced wood flavors presented with the refined texture of pot-stilled Irish whiskey. It finishes smooth, but not sweet, on an earthy, malty note. 95 points - Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation - Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2021
...Oh what I'd give for the days when you could taste the actual magic of the Pot Still itself, such as in the original Green Spot, rather than some lumbering fruit casks, and some slightly sulphured ones at that. 83 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2022
...Red Spot one of the tastiest Irish whiskeys I’ve ever enjoyed. Rounded and soft, civilized and refined, it’s a dram you could pour for your boss or your mom with equal confidence. If you’re looking for an urbane, gentle whiskey with an easygoing nature and polished attitude, Red Spot hits the spot. 5 stars - thewhiskywash.com
...Amber color. Aromas and flavors of leather, sherry, marcona almonds, dark chocolate, and dried cherries with a satiny, vibrant, dryish medium-to-full body and a tingling, intricate, long finish that exhibits elements of ground cinnamon, allspice, ginger cakes, mint, and clove. A complex and brooding Irish Single Pot Still Whiskey that explodes on the palate with a symphony of spices. 92 points / Gold Medal, Exceptional - tastings.com

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Dasher + Fisher Ocean Gin (500ml)

Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
$72. 99
Bottle
$875.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

The Dasher + Fisher gins are named for the two rivers that run from the mountains to the pristine coast of Tasmania’s north-west. Together they form the label for three very different gins created by George Burgess. With years of technical expertise as a food scientist, he now spends his time foraging for botanicals or sourcing ingredients from local producers. His gins aim to reflect both place and season. This edition features a blend of twelve botanicals, notably abundant in tangy wakame seaweed sourced from the chilly Tasman Sea resulting in a clean, salty style.
The opening sniffs offer engaging scents of cut grass, kelp, rock pools counterpointed by delicate floral notes and hints of chamomile tea. A creamy, low-spice gin with well rounded flavours of piney juniper, brine, pepper and a tangy, fresh, warming finish. Nice coastal character. Will work for a dry Martini or a complex G&T. 40% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... Silver Medal, San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
Notes from the producers... On the palate, Ocean Gin delivers a harmonious blend of flavours. The initial sip reveals the tangy and slightly briny notes of wakame seaweed, followed by a refreshing burst of ocean spray that invigorates the senses. The finish is elegantly floral, with the delicate sweetness of rose petal adding a graceful touch to the overall experience. The gin's purity and balance make it a versatile spirit that can be enjoyed neat or in a variety of cocktails, each sip a reminder of the pristine beauty of Tasmania's oceanic landscapes.

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2021 Chateau Leoville Las Cases

Saint Julien, Bordeaux, FRANCE
$549. 00
Bottle
$6588.00 Dozen

Closure: Cork

Chateau Leoville Las Cases is one of the larger classified estates in Bordeaux, with the Second Growth Saint-Julien property totalling 98 hectares. Winemaking is very traditional, using old oak vats for fermentation, and up to 90% new French oak for maturation. While the wines can look rather austere in their youth, from great years they can resemble some of the finest First Growth wines as they reach maturity.
The Chateau also produces a second wine, Le Petit Lion du Marquis de Las Cases (from 2009), which is not to be confused with Clos du Marquis, a wine that is always produced from a separate parcel and is considered a standalone brand.
Other Reviews....
One of the wines of the vintage, the 2021 Léoville Las Cases is reminiscent of a hypothetical blend of the 1999 and 1996—only better. Offering up incipiently complex aromas of cassis, plums and dark berries mingled with loamy soil, cigar wrapper and exotic spices, it's full-bodied, layered and multidimensional, with superb amplitude and concentration, velvety tannins, lively acids and a long, penetrating finish. Uniting classicism and charm, it exemplifies how a great terroir, exigent agronomy and meticulous winemaking can deliver greatness even in a less propitious vintage. It's a blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc and a mere 5% Merlot this year, checking in at 13.2% alcohol.
95-97 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Apr 2022)
The 2021 Léoville Las-Cases is classy, nuanced and so expressive. There's gorgeous depth, and yet the 2021 is not as explosive as it has been in the recent past. That's not a bad thing, not at all. Cabernet Sauvignon and Franc comprise fully 95% of the blend in a Las Cases that is beautifully persistent from start to finish. It's a wine that has one foot in its rich, historical past, and the other very much in the more modern style of contemporary vintages. There is so much to look forward to. Drink 2031-2061.
94-96 points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous
The 2021 Léoville Las Cases was picked from 28 September until 8 October and includes just 5% Merlot from the northern sectors of the vineyard due to coulure. They found that increased percentages of Merlot did not contribute to the blend. Matured in 85% new oak, it has an intense nose with black fruit, graphite and light iris flower aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit, quite a potent marine influence at play, almost briny (perhaps accentuated by the changeable weather on the day of my visit). Very impressive in terms of depth and backbone/grip with iodine and oyster shells towards the finish, this is a cerebral Las-Cases that will demand patience. Then again, name me a vintage of Las-Cases that doesn't! Alcohol here is at 13.20%. Drink 2030-2070.
94-96 points
Neal Martin - Vinous
Dark ruby with hints of purple around the edge, the wine exudes smoke, cedar, tobacco leaf, slate, lead pencil, blackberries, espresso and currants. One of the more powerful wines of the vintage, the wine offers loads of black and red fruits, ripe, present, salty tannins, and a juicy, almost creamy, yet classically structured finish. Produced from a blend 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc and 5% Merlot. 13.20% ABV. This is the first time you find more Cabernet Franc than Merlot in the blend in the history of the estate. Drink from 2025-2055.
94-96 points
Jeff Leve - The Wine Cellar Insider

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2021 Chateau Pavie

Saint Emilion, Bordeaux, FRANCE
$749. 00
Bottle
$8988.00 Dozen

Closure: Cork

Chateau Pavie is the largest and most technically advanced of the Grand Cru Classe A properties in Saint-Emilion, but also the most polarising. From the flashy new Chateau and guest reception area, to the opulent, rich and saturated wines, Chateau Pavie continues to divide opinion. What is clear though is since Gerard Perse bought the property in 1998 his efforts to replant the vineyard and renew the winemaking facilities (twice!) have resulted in some of the best wines in their history.
Today the 42 hectare vineyard is one contiguous block, a rarity in Bordeaux, and is planted to 60% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon. Soil profiles vary across this large area, but the best plots are behind the Chateau on deep, rich limestone and clay.
Other Reviews....
The 2021 Pavie is a wine of tremendous potential. Naturally, it shows the more mid-weight style of the year and yet there is plenty of depth as well as energy that starts to emerge with a bit of time in the glass. Bright saline notes shape the wine while extending the finish and adding so much drive. The 2021 is shaping up to be a very special wine. All it needs is time. Drink 2031-2061.
95-97 points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous
The 2021 Pavie was picked at 33hL/ha from 28 September until 12 October and matured in 75% new oak, the rest one-year. Team Pavie decided to wait to pick the Cabernet until after the rains just prior to harvest. This is clean and precise on the nose, the Cabernet components (48% of the blend) imparting graphite and light cedar aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grain tannins that frame layered limestone-infused black fruit, quite vibrant and conveying a sense of energy towards the finish. This has the most persistency of Gérard Perse's wines, and whilst I do not hold it up as the greatest Pavie in recent years, it is clearly top of the tree among his portfolio this year. Superb. 14.14% alcohol. Drink 2026-2060.
93-95 points
Neal Martin - Vinous
Deep black and blue fruit with cocoa and tar character. Compact and full-bodied with firm, ripe tannins that are very textured and interwoven into the wine. This has a lot of structure to go a long way. Yet it remains in balance with finesse. 52% merlot, 30% cabernet franc and 18% cabernet sauvignon.
95-96 points
James Suckling
One of the darkest colored wines of the vintage, the wine kicks off with black, blue and dark red fruit. Spicy, long, and fresh, with strong oceanic influences, espresso, chocolate, flowers, herbs and salty, wild cherries in the perfume. The wine has equal amounts of richness, freshness, length and energy, with a finish that showcases its deep, limestone soils. There is tension and ample dark, red fruits that carry through to the endnote. The wine blends 52% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc and 18% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14.14% ABV pH 3.67. Harvesting took place September 28 - October 12. The lateness of vintage is due to waiting for the Cabernets to ripen, which was a key to wines success. Drink from 2028-2060.
94-96 points
Jeff Leve - The Wine Cellar Insider

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El Tequileno Reposado Tequila (750ml)

Jalisco, MEXICO
$89. 99
Bottle
$1079.88 Dozen

ABV: 38%

The 'El Tequilano' label was launched in 1959 by Jorge Salles Cuervo, a member of the family now most famous as a Tequila brand. Nowadays the company owns agaves in the Jalisco Highlands, near the towns of Atotonilco and Tototlan. Self proclaimed as one of Tequila's 'best kept secrets', the style is described as semi-modern, made using autoclaves and roller mills, but with ferments in open cement tanks. The producers claim wild yeasts from the mango trees surrounding the distillery add additional character to the ferment.
Aged for three months in oak, El Tequilano's Reposado offers relatively low-definition aromatics suggesting peppercorns and dried grass. It's reflected on the palate which is light bodied, with a water-like entry and a dry, pure, low-key profile of white pepper and green olive flavours. The finish adds a delicate flourish of spice. 38% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... 4.5 stars - diffordsguide.com

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El Tequileno Blanco Tequila (750ml)

Jalisco, MEXICO
$81. 99
Bottle
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ABV: 40%

This is the entry level Blanco from El Tequileno, as opposed to the 'Platinum' premium version. Because it's a blend of 70% agave and 30% Piloncillo (handmade unrefined Mexican sugar cane), it's classified as a 'Mixto' style. The estate uses Blue Agave from the Los Altos region of Jalisco combined with the mineral rich water sourced from El Volcan de Tequila. 40% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... 3 Stars - diffordsguide.com
The Spirits Business - Tequila & Mezcal Masters - Silver (2021)
San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Silver Medal (2020)

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2020 Dr Loosen Erdener Treppchen Alte Reben Riesling Grosses Gewachs

Mosel, GERMANY
$89. 99
Bottle
$1079.88 Dozen

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
Tasted as a cask sample, the 2020 Erdener Treppchen GG Alte Reben promises a deep and concentrated, very complex and full-bodied wine with remarkable intensity. The wine is rich but refined and salty, well balanced and harmonious, revealing a long and intense, dense and sustainable finish. Tasted in Wiesbaden in August 2021. Drink 2026 - 2045.
93-95 points
Stephan Reinhardt - Wine Advocate (Sep 2021)
Extremely intense, anise nose with plenty of yeast, too. Excellent concentration and breathtaking raciness. Everything focused so tightly and that really lifts the energy level. Very exciting, diamond-bright finish.
95-96 points
Stuart Pigott - jamessuckling.com
Quite straightforward on the nose with aromas of ripe, almost baked apple and the merest notion of ginger. On the palate juicy apple is joined by a little sweet citrus fruit and just a smidgeon of spice. Despite being on the sweeter side of Grosse Gewächse, the Treppchen is most lively and refreshing. Drink 2021-2028.
17/20 points
Michael Schmidt - jancisrobinson.com
The 2020er Erdener Treppchen Riesling Alte Reben, as it is referred to on the main label (the reference to GG is left for the back label), comes from very old un-grafted vines in the prime Onnerts and Herzlay sectors (situated just above and next to the Prälat), and was fermented with ambient yeasts and aged in oak for almost 12 months. This cask sample ready for bottling proves quite non-saying and smoky at first before fine scents of anise, minty herbs, grapefruit, floral elements, and licorice emerge from the glass. The wine is superbly playful and spicy on the very long and smoky finish. The after-taste is very pure and long. Drink 2025-2035.
91-93 points
Jean Fisch & David Rayer - Mosel Fine Wines

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2016 Dr Loosen Urziger Wurzgarten Unterst Pichler Alte Reben Reserve Riesling Grosses Gewachs

Mosel, GERMANY
$210. 00
Bottle
$2520.00 Dozen

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

Dr Loosen is one of the most respected names in the Mosel, and has been in the same family for over 200 years. Current custodian Ernst Loosen works with some of the finest vineyards in the area, and since 2011 he has pushed the boundaries further in an attempt to better express three unique terroirs. Working with Wehlener Sonnenuhr (blue slate), Urziger Würzgarten (red volcanic soil), and Erdener Pralat (red slate), the Grosses Gewachs Reserve wines hail from the finest parcels of ungrafted vines in each vineyard. Fermentation occurs naturally as with the regular GG wines, however the wines are held on full lees for 24 months, before an additional 24 months in bottle. This additional maturation approach lends greater balance and a deeper degree of vineyard expression to these wines.
Due the rich, red volcanic soils, Urziger Wurzgarten produces wines unlike any other in the region. As the name would suggest, expect an exotic and spice laden Riesling that leans more towards tropical fruit flavours than the neighbouring vineyards.
Other Reviews....
Brimming with red gooseberry and white peach plus notes of fennel, wild thyme and rosemary this is clearly identifiable as a representative of its vintage, but has some notes that are far from typical for 2016. Really concentrated yet sleek and focused with a wild berry intensity that makes the bold finish very exciting. Great aging potential. Drink or hold.
96 points
Stuart Pigott - jamessuckling.com
The 2016er Ürziger Würzgarten Unterst Pichter Reserve Alte Reben, as it is referred to on the main label (the reference to GG is left for the back label), is made from parcels of very old un-grafted vines in the prime Pichter sector and was fermented in oak with ambient yeasts and aged on its gross lees for 24 months before being bottled. This yellow-white colored wine offers a subtly complex nose made of pear, fine spices, some citrusy elements, a hint of petrol, and subtle scents of herbs. At this stage, the smoothness of the wine is coming through on the palate yet the finish is superbly airy, multi-layered, and complex. The aftertaste is all about smoke, spices, and herbs. This wine is clearly still going through its closed phase and is best left alone for another five years or so. But then, it will prove a superbly complex expression of dry Riesling. Drink 2026-2041.
93 points
Jean Fisch & David Rayer - Mosel Fine Wines

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2016 Dr Loosen Erdener Pralat Reserve Riesling Grosses Gewachs

Mosel, GERMANY
$370. 00
Bottle
$4440.00 Dozen

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

Dr Loosen is one of the most respected names in the Mosel, and has been in the same family for over 200 years. Current custodian Ernst Loosen works with some of the finest vineyards in the area, and since 2011 he has pushed the boundaries further in an attempt to better express three unique terroirs. Working with Wehlener Sonnenuhr (blue slate), Urziger Würzgarten (red volcanic soil), and Erdener Pralat (red slate), the Grosses Gewachs Reserve wines hail from the finest parcels of ungrafted vines in each vineyard. Fermentation occurs naturally as with the regular GG wines, however the wines are held on full lees for 24 months, before an additional 24 months in bottle. This additional maturation approach lends greater balance and a deeper degree of vineyard expression to these wines.
Erdener Prälat is perhaps the greatest vineyard in the Mosel region. It benefits from its 45° slope with perfect southern exposure, red slate soil and proximity to the river. All these factors, combined with its position below huge, heat-retaining cliffs, explain why Dr. Loosen never harvests anything less than Auslese ripeness from this site.
Other Reviews....
An extremely impressive wine with remarkable power and density for this cool, quite moist and rather underrated vintage. Ripe exotic fruit aromas mingle with notes of Thai basil and galgant. Breathtaking herbal freshness and wet stone minerality at the very crisp, long finish that’s deep and delicate. Drink or hold.
97 points
Stuart Pigott - jamessuckling.com
The 2016er Erdener Prälat Réserve Alte Reben, as it is referred to on the main label (the reference to GG is left for the back label), is made from very old un-grafted vines, and was fermented in oak with ambient yeasts and aged on its gross lees for 24 months before being bottled. This hayyellow- colored wine offers a still somewhat backward but already quite impressive nose made of a touch of underripe pineapple, elderflower, grapefruit, and smoky elements. While the nose is already hugely engaging, the wine is still slightly smooth at this stage on the palate but the complexity of the finish more than hints at the greatness packed in here at maturity. The aftertaste is simply splendid as it combines the subtly fieriness so typical of the Prälat with the typical delineated juiciness of grand dry Mosel wines. This is a classic in the making! Drink 2026-2041.
95 points
Jean Fisch & David Rayer - Mosel Fine Wines

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The Busker Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey (700ml)

IRELAND
$81. 99
Bottle
$983.88 Dozen

ABV: 44.3%

Matured in Bourbon and sherry casks, The Busker Single Pot Still is a style peculiar to Ireland, with both malted and unmalted barley in the mash; otherwise it's kind of similar to single malt, delivering more body and richness than a single grain alternative.
Other reviews... Red apples bob in a sea of pot still spice on the nose, with whole almond, strawberry tarts, and brown sugar lumps. This is smooth, light, and delicious, with grilled muffins, bourbon biscuits, spice, vanilla, and well-toasted granola, with a later development of plum and blackberry. Burnt sugar and more spice on the finish. 88 points - whiskyadvocate.com reviewed by: Jonny McCormick 2020
...This was immediately my favorite of the group, with a more rounded, boldly malty nose that showcases the sherry much more clearly than in the Single Malt. Aromas of clean malt meld well with the sharper sherry note, evoking citrus peel and classic oily/nutty notes that are reminiscent at times of furniture polish. The palate is more aggressively malty, with notes of cut hay, leather, and more smoldering nuttiness with a lingering element of smoke evident. The finish sees more of the youthful characteristics of this line, with some hemp rope notes giving way to more sherry-driven citrus peel and a lengthy, oily nut character. All told it’s a fairly youthful whiskey, but it’s a solid example of the single pot still style that’s worth a look at this price. - drinkhacker.com

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Dark Matter Spiced Mocha Liqueur (500ml)

SCOTLAND
$44. 99
Bottle
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ABV: 20%

This rum liqueur is the result of experimentation around a trio of distinctive yet complementary flavours. It combines the richness and roast of Arabica coffee and toasted South American cocoa seeds with a just a dash of heat from Aji chilli peppers, all over a base of Dark Matter's distinctive Rum. In the style you'd expect from this distillery, it's a far cry from your standard espresso martini mix, with its velvety palate and intense coffee and chocolate. The spice from the chilli balances the sweetness beautifully, and you'll wonder why it's never been added into coffee liqueurs before. No sedate after-dinner sipper, served over ice or play with a plethora of shaken drinks. Expect that next round of Espresso Martinis to be propelled to new heights. 20% Alc./Vol.

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Ester Dry Gin (700ml)

New South Wales, AUSTRALIA
$89. 99
Bottle
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ABV: 43%

Crafted using a traditional all-in method of distillation and arriving at a proper and well-integrated 43%, the recipe employed here takes the clean, juniper-forward profile inspired by a classic London Drys combined with Ester’s own unique twist - a punch of savoury citrus flavour and the judicious accent of locally grown botanicals. Aromatically, a proud hit of juniper, coriander and liquorice root spike the spirit with dry spice and herbaceous intensity. Then unctuous, macadamia-enhanced texture floats across the tongue, animated by earthy citrus notes of native finger lime and lemon myrtle. Sweet mandarin lifts the finish while adding a twist of elegance. The result? An unfiltered, exceptionally classy and well-balanced Gin for classicists and modernists alike, and a natural for any traditional gin cocktails. Also recommended with a fresh bay leaf and a dry tonic. 43% Alc./Vol.
Gold Medal - World Gin Awards
93 points - International Wine & Spirits Competition 2020

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The Lark Distillery Para 100 Rare Cask Release Single Malt Australian Whisky (700ml + 100ml)

Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
$999. 00
Bottle
$11988.00 Dozen

ABV: 61%

Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product not pictured.

First offered in 2021, Lark's Rare Cask 100 series is finished in a 100-year-old barrel that once held Seppeltsfield Para Vintage Tawny Port - the only Australian wine to have ever scored a 100/100 from James Halliday, with every vintage released since 1907.
“The Para Tawny casks were complex but very intense, so to avoid dominating the carefully-curated spirit we slowly finished the whisky in two casks over four batches”, says Lark founder Bill Lark, who went on the describe the result as “...impossibly long and luxurious, perfect for those intimate fireside chats with friends that extend well into the early hours of the morning”.
Each of the 410 bottles of the PARA100 come with a copper medallion that has been handcrafted from a decommissioned Lark copper pot still, which was also the case with the Rare Casks Series’ first release. Like its predecessor, the PARA100 is complemented by a 100ml bottle of the same whisky, so collectors who still want to sip the rare malt at their leisure don’t actually need to open the 700ml bottle.
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Basil Hayden Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (700ml)

Kentucky, UNITED STATES
$78. 99
Bottle
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ABV: 40%

The recipe for this Bourbon dates back to 1796, when Basil Hayden himself was a Master Distiller. Hayden was born and raised in Maryland, where he learned to make whisky from rye. When he came to Kentucky, Hayden began using a base of corn, but added a higher percentage of rye than other distillers, resulting in a smooth, mild bourbon that was distinctly his own. Nowadays Beam employ a mash bill of 63% corn, 27% rye and 10% malted barley, which is reportedly very close to the original.
Other reviews... Light amber color. Sweet corn, toffee, nuts and charred wood aromas have a lean edge. Round, vibrant entry leads to a dry medium-to full-bodied palate with somewhat lean oak, corn, and caramel flavors. Finishes with a warm wave of toffee, spice, and drying wood. 88 points - tastings.com
...Interesting that the label says “Artfully Aged,” yet there’s no actual age statement. Lively nose, good rye snap and spice, a bit of mint and oaky edge. Not hot, well-behaved on the tongue, and happily gives back everything taken on the nose. Sweet, spicy, and easy to like, this is whiskey without flaw, well-done and tasty, if not overly ambitious or challenging. 85 points - whiskyadvocate.com, reviewed by: Lew Bryson (Fall 2014)
...Pretty old gold/amber color; superb purity. First whiffs encounter small measures of dusty dry cereal grains and black pepper; another six minutes of air contact unleash slightly grander aromas of saddle leather, toasted marshmallow and cooking spice (tarragon, parsley). Entry is gentlemanly, clean, understated and off-dry; midpalate offers moderately generous tastes of oak resin, English toffee/saltwater taffy and light, fresh honey. Concludes light as a feather and agreeably simple. While I think that this latest incarnation shows some fleeting character and stuffing, I recommend BH solely for bourbon newcomers and NOT for old hand bourbon drinkers who are used to big-hearted, rip-snortin’ whiskey. Veteran bourbon devotees won’t care for it, thinking it feeble. I understand that it was designed specifically for novices and the three people in the U.S. who appreciate ethereal bourbon, which by its nature is meant to be robust. - spiritjournal.com
Classic Cocktail: The Old Fashioned. The first use of the specific name 'Old Fashioned' was for a Bourbon whiskey cocktail in the 1880s, at the Pendennis Club, a gentlemen’s club in Louisville, Kentucky. The recipe is said to have been invented by a bartender at that club, and popularized by a club member and bourbon distiller, Colonel James E. Pepper, who brought it to the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel bar in New York City. When properly made, this cocktail can represent the pinnacle of the bartenders trade. When done improperly, which is more often the case, it can be a disaster of mediocrity. One of the oldest recipes known going by the name of Old Fashioned, comes from 'Modern American Drinks' by George J. Kappeler, published in 1895: “Dissolve a small lump of sugar with a little water in a whiskey-glass; add two dashes Angostura bitters, a small piece ice, a piece lemon-peel, one jigger whiskey. Mix with small bar-spoon and serve, leaving spoon in glass”. This very closely resembles the recipe which you should be served by a modern day bartender, but for reasons that are just a little unclear, you will generally be served something totally different.
1/2 Orange Slice, 1 cube of sugar, 2 dashes of Angostura Bitters, 60ml Basil Hayden's Bourbon whiskey (or Rye Whiskey)
Method: Muddle orange, sugar, bitters together until the sugar is mostly dissolved. Fill glass with ice, then add the whiskey. Garnish with a marachino cherry, and perhaps an additional orange slice. Serve with a swizzle stick and/or straw. - notes partially sourced from www.drinkboy.com

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Collet Brut Rose Champagne

Champagne, FRANCE
$99. 99
Bottle
$1199.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now (2022)

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

Aged for a minimum of 4 years on lees. A buoyant mousse rises to the top of the glass eventually subsiding to reveal a salmon pink coloured base that has an exceptionally fine bead flowing through it. Lifted strawberry and yeast lees aromas intermingle with baked bread, citrus and brioche. Satiny in its feel, bready yeast lees flavours mix with hints of strawberry, citrus and delicate ginger. Dry, refreshing finish with a slightly chalky strawberry and yeasty baked bread aftertaste.
Alc. 12.5%

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2017 Kooyonga Creek Cabernet Sauvignon

North East Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$19. 99
Bottle
$239.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2022-2027)

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Matured in seasoned French oak barrels for 19 months. Dense inky black core with a deep dark red black hue. Lifted blackcurrant aromas infused with black olive are trailed by cigar box, dried herbs and spice. Medium bodied and tightly framed by a stern tannin structure, the palate is generously endowed with ripe blackcurrant and mulberry fruits. Distinct cedary tobacco, dried herb and earthy black olive characters sit underneath. Concludes ripe with a robust feel and some emerging leatheriness.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 14.5%

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Primitivo Quiles Moscatel NV (375ml)

Alicante, SPAIN
$24. 99
Bottle
$299.88 Dozen

ABV: 15%

Closure: Cork

Primitivo Quiles is the oldest bodega in the Alicante region, with the family producing wine since 1780. Alicante is the driest Spanish wine region, with 300mm or so rainfall per year. Despite the warm weather and low rainfall the wines retain good freshness and finesse due to the elevation and cool nights from the continental climate. Moscatel Romano (known elsewhere as Muscat of Alexandria, Lexia and Zibbibo) played an important part in the history of Alicante, as the coastline served as a prominent trade route where these durable (fortified) wines would more comfortably survive the journey.
This wine is produced in the "Mistella" method where pressed juice is fortified with neutral brandy spirit leaving 200g/l of residual sugar, making it ideal as an aperitif on ice, or served with cheese and fruit. The aroma is fragrant and floral with orange, straw, billy tea, and raisin, with a good balance of acidity and sweetness.
15% Alc/Vol

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Andre Clouet Un Jour de 1911 Grand Cru Brut Champagne

Champagne, FRANCE
Reduced from $185.00
$149. 99
Bottle
$1799.88 Dozen

ABV: 12%

Closure: Cork

When it comes to Pinot Noir in Champagne, the grand cru villages of Bouzy and Ambonnay rank amongst the greatest in the region. And one of the most talented exponents from here is the Clouet family based in Bouzy. Champagne Andre Clouet have been producing Champagne for over two centuries, and under the guidance of Jean Francois Clouet the wines have never looked better. While his wines are exuberant and concentrated, Jean Francois manages to counter this with immaculate finesse and detail on the palate.
Un Jour de 1911... is a call back to the golden age of France in the early 20th century. Inspiration comes from a precious few bottles of Clouet Champagne that were uncovered after spending 80 years hidden in a small cellar.
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The NV Un jour de 1911... is another 100% Bouzy Pinot Noir with an ancient label design. The shining golden-colored cuvée combines ripeness, complexity and finesse with intensity and elegance on both the nose and palate. It's a powerful and rich yet very fine and balanced Champagne with great freshness and complex length. It is juicy and intense but also highly delicate, and its mineral tension and persistent finish make it a first-class wine for elaborate dishes. A great Champagne, with a label that doesn't give any more detailed information regarding vintages or disgorgement date, but we know it's always a 50/50 blend of three vintages (including one great millésime at least 10 years old) and reserve wines from a solera system. I tasted the wine as a Brut with Clouet's German importer in Bremen. You shouldn't drink it too early, as it would be a waste of its talents. Drink 2021 - 2033.
96 points
Stephan Reinhardt - Wine Advocate (Apr 2021)
A rich and expansive champagne with tons of mature aromas of dried fruit (apricots!) and candied orange. Teeters on the edge of decadence, but has enough vitality to stay on the right side of that line. Plenty of textural complexity on the palate and a long, chalky finish that keeps giving and giving. Spot-on balance. Drink or hold.
95 points
JamesSuckling.com

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2019 Two Hands Harriet’s Garden Shiraz - Last Stocks

Adelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
Reduced from $59.99
$54. 99
Bottle
$659.88 Dozen

Cellar: 5 - 6 Years (2027-2028)

ABV: 12.8%

Closure: Diam Cork

Dense pitch black heart with a dark purple black hue. Pronounced dark plum scents meld into liquorice, blackberry, a hint of blueberry, vanillin cedar and subtle peppered dried herb notes. Carrying an elegant tone the medium bodied palate features bright, fleshy plum, blueberry and liquorice fruits over a delicate vanillin cedar, earth and spice back drop. Finishes with fresh acidity, fine grained tannins and a finessed mid length aftertaste.
Cellar 5-6 years.
Alc. 12.8%

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2017 Fuligni Brunello di Montalcino Magnum (1500ml)

Tuscany, ITALY
$540. 00
Bottle
$6480.00 Dozen

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
The Fuligni 2017 Brunello di Montalcino is a beautiful wine, and it shines a much-deserved spotlight on one of the most consistent estates in Montalcino. It is bright and luminous with a dark ruby shine. The bouquet reveals deeply layered tones of red cherry, wild berry, rose, earth and candied violets. Give the wine an extra twirl or two, and you get some rosemary and lavender. Soft dusty mineral and limestone also appear. I'd definitely put this bottle on a short list of the most recommended bottles from the 2017 vintage. Drink 2024 - 2044.
95 points
Monica Larner - Wine Advocate (Feb 2022)
The 2017 Brunello di Montalcino is punchy and spry from the first tilt of the glass, featuring raspberry, roses, licorice and hints of flowery undergrowth. The bouquet darkens over time, taking on shades of cedar, along with blue and purple flowers. It’s silky, pliant and savory, masses of black cherry and spice filling the palate with silky textures that leave saturating minerals in their wake. This tapers off long, dry and primary, perfumed with violets and lavender, as cheek-puckering, tart red berries linger on. The 2017 may be a riper interpretation of Fuligni Brunello, but it has enough power and energy to be quite pleasurable and balanced over the medium term. All of the Riserva juice from 2017 went into the estate Brunello. Drink 2027-2027.
92 points
Eric Guido - Vinous
Plenty of complexity to this, with cherry, plum, blackberry and hints of cedar and stone. Full-bodied with layered, velvety tannins and a flavorful finish. Punctuated and defined for the 2017 vintage. Drinkable now, but better after 2023.
96 points
JamesSuckling.com
Mulled plum, cherry, earth and woodsy underbrush flavors mark this compact red, which is concentrated and balanced, delivering more power than finesse and complexity today. Best from 2025 through 2039.
92 points
Bruce Sanderson - Wine Spectator
This has aromas of camphor, cedar and oak-driven spice. On the tight, rather assertive palate, a backbone of fine-grained tannins underscore dried cherry, prune, licorice and tobacco. Drink 2024–2029.
92 points
Kerin O'Keefe - Wine Enthusiast
At 420 metres in Montalcino’s northeast, the Fuligni estate expands over 100 hectares, 14 of which are vineyards. Location provided some reprieve from the heat in 2017 and harvesting for Brunello began in mid-September. When I tasted this in September 2021, just three months after bottling, it was still very closed in its aromas. With coaxing, exotic suggestions of curry and anise surfaced furtively and eventually intrinsic ripeness became apparent. Nevertheless, the fruit remains fresh rather than macerated. A full and vigorous expression with grainy tannins that stretch out across the palate. Drinking Window 2024 - 2030.
93 points
Michaela Morris - Decanter

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2017 Fuligni Brunello di Montalcino

Tuscany, ITALY
$240. 00
Bottle
$2880.00 Dozen

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
The Fuligni 2017 Brunello di Montalcino is a beautiful wine, and it shines a much-deserved spotlight on one of the most consistent estates in Montalcino. It is bright and luminous with a dark ruby shine. The bouquet reveals deeply layered tones of red cherry, wild berry, rose, earth and candied violets. Give the wine an extra twirl or two, and you get some rosemary and lavender. Soft dusty mineral and limestone also appear. I'd definitely put this bottle on a short list of the most recommended bottles from the 2017 vintage. Drink 2024 - 2044.
95 points
Monica Larner - Wine Advocate (Feb 2022)
The 2017 Brunello di Montalcino is punchy and spry from the first tilt of the glass, featuring raspberry, roses, licorice and hints of flowery undergrowth. The bouquet darkens over time, taking on shades of cedar, along with blue and purple flowers. It’s silky, pliant and savory, masses of black cherry and spice filling the palate with silky textures that leave saturating minerals in their wake. This tapers off long, dry and primary, perfumed with violets and lavender, as cheek-puckering, tart red berries linger on. The 2017 may be a riper interpretation of Fuligni Brunello, but it has enough power and energy to be quite pleasurable and balanced over the medium term. All of the Riserva juice from 2017 went into the estate Brunello. Drink 2027-2027.
92 points
Eric Guido - Vinous
Plenty of complexity to this, with cherry, plum, blackberry and hints of cedar and stone. Full-bodied with layered, velvety tannins and a flavorful finish. Punctuated and defined for the 2017 vintage. Drinkable now, but better after 2023.
96 points
JamesSuckling.com
Mulled plum, cherry, earth and woodsy underbrush flavors mark this compact red, which is concentrated and balanced, delivering more power than finesse and complexity today. Best from 2025 through 2039.
92 points
Bruce Sanderson - Wine Spectator
This has aromas of camphor, cedar and oak-driven spice. On the tight, rather assertive palate, a backbone of fine-grained tannins underscore dried cherry, prune, licorice and tobacco. Drink 2024–2029.
92 points
Kerin O'Keefe - Wine Enthusiast
At 420 metres in Montalcino’s northeast, the Fuligni estate expands over 100 hectares, 14 of which are vineyards. Location provided some reprieve from the heat in 2017 and harvesting for Brunello began in mid-September. When I tasted this in September 2021, just three months after bottling, it was still very closed in its aromas. With coaxing, exotic suggestions of curry and anise surfaced furtively and eventually intrinsic ripeness became apparent. Nevertheless, the fruit remains fresh rather than macerated. A full and vigorous expression with grainy tannins that stretch out across the palate. Drinking Window 2024 - 2030.
93 points
Michaela Morris - Decanter

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2017 Conti Costanti Brunello di Montalcino Magnum (1500ml)

Tuscany, ITALY
$540. 00
Bottle
$6480.00 Dozen

ABV: 14%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
The Conti Costanti 2017 Brunello di Montalcino is nicely layered and concentrated, with an immediate delivery of black fruit, spice and potting soil. This vintage shows a savory personality more than it shows a sweet one, and the tannins are quite soft and velvety. This is an open-knit Brunello from a hot and dry vintage to drink in the medium-term. Drink 2024 - 2038.
93 points
Monica Larner - Wine Advocate (Feb 2022)
A vibrant style, this features strawberry, cherry, floral and mineral flavors, with hints of tobacco, iron and underbrush chiming in as this turns more compact on the finish. Has fine overall balance and length. Best from 2024 through 2042.
92 points
Bruce Sanderson - Wine Spectator
Extremely elegant and focused, this compelling wine defies the heat of the vintage, starting with a heady fragrance of ripe dark-skinned berries, violet, camphor, dark spice and whiffs of crushed herbs. On the linear, elegantly structured palate, tightly woven but extremely polished tannins accompany juicy Marasca cherry, blood orange, licorice and white pepper while fresh acidity keeps it balanced and fresh. Drink 2025–2032.
97 points
Kerin O'Keefe - Wine Enthusiast
Andrea Costanti has crafted an appetising and characterful 2017, expressive without being over-exuberant or pushed. He reports doing more extraction than usual, with extended post-fermentation macerations as skins were thick and healthy. The tannins are textured and gritty without being green or bitter. While this doesn’t have the profoundness of 2016 or the silkiness of 2015 there is much charm in its vigour. Polished wood, subtle smoke, plum and bay leaf emerge from a backdrop of dry, dusty earth while concentrated acidity keeps it vibrant. One of the stars of the vintage. Drinking Window 2023 - 2032.
94 points
Michaela Morris - Decanter

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2017 Conti Costanti Brunello di Montalcino

Tuscany, ITALY
$240. 00
Bottle
$2880.00 Dozen

ABV: 14%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
The Conti Costanti 2017 Brunello di Montalcino is nicely layered and concentrated, with an immediate delivery of black fruit, spice and potting soil. This vintage shows a savory personality more than it shows a sweet one, and the tannins are quite soft and velvety. This is an open-knit Brunello from a hot and dry vintage to drink in the medium-term. Drink 2024 - 2038.
93 points
Monica Larner - Wine Advocate (Feb 2022)
A vibrant style, this features strawberry, cherry, floral and mineral flavors, with hints of tobacco, iron and underbrush chiming in as this turns more compact on the finish. Has fine overall balance and length. Best from 2024 through 2042.
92 points
Bruce Sanderson - Wine Spectator
Extremely elegant and focused, this compelling wine defies the heat of the vintage, starting with a heady fragrance of ripe dark-skinned berries, violet, camphor, dark spice and whiffs of crushed herbs. On the linear, elegantly structured palate, tightly woven but extremely polished tannins accompany juicy Marasca cherry, blood orange, licorice and white pepper while fresh acidity keeps it balanced and fresh. Drink 2025–2032.
97 points
Kerin O'Keefe - Wine Enthusiast
Andrea Costanti has crafted an appetising and characterful 2017, expressive without being over-exuberant or pushed. He reports doing more extraction than usual, with extended post-fermentation macerations as skins were thick and healthy. The tannins are textured and gritty without being green or bitter. While this doesn’t have the profoundness of 2016 or the silkiness of 2015 there is much charm in its vigour. Polished wood, subtle smoke, plum and bay leaf emerge from a backdrop of dry, dusty earth while concentrated acidity keeps it vibrant. One of the stars of the vintage. Drinking Window 2023 - 2032.
94 points
Michaela Morris - Decanter

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2020 Mad Fish Grenache Shiraz - Last Stocks

Western Australia, AUSTRALIA
Reduced from $19.99
$17. 99
Bottle
$215.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2022-2026)

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Deep dark red core with black shaded edges and a dark red hue. Spicy dark raspberry and red liquorice scents greet the nostrils followed by vanilla pod and light earth. Juicy dark raspberry, cherry and red liquorice fruits are underpinned by bright acidity and chalky tannins. Traces of earth slide their way onto the spicy, slightly muscular yet deliciously fruited aftertaste.
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Alc. 14.5%

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2020 Frankland Estate SmithCullam Syrah - Last Stocks

Frankland River, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA
Reduced from $110.00
$99. 99
Bottle
$1199.88 Dozen

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Stelvin

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Certified organic. Fruit from the Isolation Ridge vineyard on the estate property. The nose is so fragrant that it takes some time to unpick it all. Winter mandarin, pink peppercorn, citrus blossom, blackberry, plum, licorice, clove, star anise, lavender and fennel flower. In the mouth, the graphite and black-tea tannins are a masterclass in svelte. They weave and thread through all aspects of the experience, becoming briefly savoury, before trailing out over a long finish. It is the tannins that reveal to us how inchoate this wine truly is. It needs time. It will be superlative. For now, it is tightly wound, coiled even and needs time to unfurl and show its potential. What a profound wine. Wow. Owns the Syrah moniker.
97 points
Erin Larkin - James Halliday's Australian Wine Companion

The integration of oak and fruit is excellent here. Smoky bacon and black cherry flavours come across as seamless and united, apple juice acidity and raspberry notes adding freshness and brightness respectively. The smokiness of this wine is overt but positive, the assertive but well-folded (grainy) tannin likewise, so too the gentle woodiness bitterness on the finish. What I like most here is that there is flavour at every step: in the tannin, in the acidity, in the body and in the finish. Drink 2024 - 2033+
94 Points
Campbell Mattinson - The Wine Front (April 2022)
The intensity and grainy nature of this wine sets it apart through extra length and persistence. The colour has remarkable depth and youthful purpliness, with aromas that leap out of the glass and smack of blackberry, cassis and raspberry, floral and with the subtlest suggestion of jam. In the mouth, it's soft and round, supple and medium to full-bodied, with a fruit sweetness that really charms. It tastes like a blend rather than a pure Shiraz (Viognier?). The tannins are mild and svelte. A lovely wine with a big future in front of it.
95 points
Huon Hooke - The Real Review (February 2022)
Notes from winery....
Our SmithCullam Syrah comes from the original “Winery Block” of Syrah planted in 1988. The wine homes in on the powerful, grainy ferrous tones from the ironstone soils, offset by the elegance achieved from organic farming and shading afforded these bunches by the east-west orientation of the rows. The wine is matured in large-format (3,500-litre) oak, which contributes to its freshness and juiciness. There’s a beautiful interplay between the earthiness and iodine notes of the Mourvèdre and the generosity and aromatics of the Viognier.
Hunter Smith - Frankland Estate

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The Kurayoshi Sherry Cask Pure Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml)

JAPAN
$134. 99
Bottle
$1619.88 Dozen

ABV: 43%

Produced in runs of around 1500 bottles, this sherry matured Matsui comes with very positive reviews from several quarters.
Other reviews... a plodding nose, but safe and secure with light grape and toffee on nodding terms; very young barley and toffee hold court until spice and dried plum notes begin to find their home; an unusual finale with an intense dryness at odds with the chest beating muscovado sugars; chewy and sticky, the youthfulness of this vatted malt is overcome by the intensity and richness of the malt and dark sugars. A complex, pleasing experience. 90.5 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2022
...Showing a soaring nose of baked cereal grains, warmed yellow plum skin, smoked sea salt, and wet stone. Big cask influence creates flavors of almond skin, toasted marshmallow, hazelnut, and a lingering finish of ripe pear. 93 points - Excellent / Highly Recommended - Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2021

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Suntory Ao World Whisky (700ml)

JAPAN
$199. 99
Bottle
$2399.88 Dozen

ABV: 43%

Released to Global Travel Retail in October 2020, this hybrid combines whiskies from the five most noteworthy regions in the world - Japan, Scotland, Ireland, Canada and the U.S. Suntory's Chief Blender, Shinji Fukuyo named the concept whisky 'Ao' meaning “blue” in Japanese, intended to evoke “the oceans that connect these distilleries together.” It's a whisky that pretty much does what the label suggests, offering a complex nose that wanders from sweet grains to more robust malt while also suggesting young Bourbon and trace smoke. Supple and integrated, the palate is a demonstration of Fukuyo's skills, starting out with faint citrus, vanilla and tea biscuits, building body and wood spice into the gently malty / smokey finale. It's followed by fruit'nut'chocolate and a light bourbon (or grain whisky) character through the aftertaste. Ultimately resembling a well-crafted malt-heavy blend, 'Ao' possesses some of the weight and character of a fruity Speysider, but with the grace and sweetness of an Irish Pot still or Canadian grain giving overall form and definition - especially through the finish. Also beautifully presented. 43% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... The nose of the whisky evokes Scotch mostly, arguably a blend (which is fitting, considering that’s basically what this is) vs. a single malt. Notes of well-toasted, heathery grain, a touch of smoke, and some lemon-heavy citrus are all evident, along with a honey note that recalls some Irish bottlings. The palate doesn’t really shake the boat, offering a malty core that’s touched with milk chocolate and some vanilla — perhaps the Jim Beam showing through, though just barely. From there the whisky adopts an earthier note, sultry but subtle, and nodding at some of the more aggressive wood elements you’ll find in Suntory’s Japanese stock, finishing with a reprise of citrus, just a bit. The balance, much to my surprise, is impeccable. While you’d have to be a savant to pick out all the component elements, Fukuyo has put them together so artfully that one really doesn’t feel like they need to bother trying. As the highest-end of infinity bottles, Suntory Ao is one to seek out… next time you’re in an airport, anyway. It’s currently available at travel retail outlets only. - drinkhacker.com
"There's a very gentle mix of char and peat smoke on the nose. Sweet malt, toasted oak and a fruity note (mostly oranges) come through as well. The whisky is moderately rich on the palate with sweet/tart flavor profile mixed with barrel spices. There's a more than average length to the bittersweet finish. Very easy to drink. Overall, taste wise you get more of the European and Japanese whiskies coming through than the North American ones. Overall, an intriguing whisky, which for the price, makes a good value. " - distiller.com
Notes from the producers... aromas and flavours of orange peel, banana and mild spice in a multi-layered delivery that leads into a pleasingly smoky finish.

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Glenmorangie The Elementa 14 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (1000ml)

Highlands, SCOTLAND
$159. 99
Bottle
$1919.88 Dozen

ABV: 43%

The Elementa is the second of Glenmorangie's new Travel Retail whiskies released in late 2020, in this case, celebrating the art of wood finishing. Thirteen years in bourbon barrels followed by nine to twelve months in charred virgin American oak casks results in an unusual age statement with sweet, woody depths and a spicy edge that's also creamy with notes of vanilla, lemon peel and crystalised ginger. One litre format. 43% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... Nose: Quite gentle at first. Strawberries, dark chocolate and cracked black pepper, just a touch of aged balsamic. Slabs of toffee and rose petals, peanut brittle. Soft as possible wood notes. Oak chests. Palate: Sweet and all that honey comes in. Fruit as well with those strawberries, oak gets a grip. Fizzy sherbet. Treacle tart, jammy with plump blackcurrants. Finish: Long, sweet and honeyed, just a hint of bitter walnut skin to balance it. Ginger prickle eventually. Comment: Fairly well balanced and straight forward too. - whiskymag.com
...Vanilla and honey enlivened by mild clove spice. An easy-drinking mellow malt. 4.5 Stars - diffordsguide.com
Gold Medal - World Whisky Awards 2020
Gold Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2020

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2019 Domaine Pierre Boisson Auxey-Duresses Premier Cru Rouge

Burgundy, FRANCE
$199. 00
Bottle
$2388.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

Previously released under the Domaine Boisson-Vadot label, wines from their holdings are now made and presented under the labels of Bernard Boisson's children; his son Pierre Boisson and daughter Anne Boisson. While the two children vinify separately, they share the same cellar in Meursault, and produce wines that are more similar than they are different. Vine age is impressive, with many plots over 60 years old, and no herbicides or fertilisers used. Wines are fermented wild in barrel, thereafter raised in oak for 19-22 months, with no more than 30% new oak used predominantly for the top cuvées.
Red wines represent around 25% of production of the domaine and the Boissons are every bit as serious about their reds as their whites. All the Pinot Noir is 100% destemmed, with traditional, minimal intervention vinification. They undergo a cold soak before the gradual onset of alcoholic fermentation. The end of the vatting is deliberately drawn out by keeping the temperature down, to allow a process more akin to infusion than extraction. The family want the wines to be pure, fragrant, eminently drinkable.
Pierre Boisson forms this Auxey-Duresses from two premier cru parcels in Le Bretterin and Le Reugne with an average vine age of 40 years. Vinification includes a five-day cold soak followed by fermentation in stainless-steel vats with pumpovers and pigeage. The wine is settled over 10 days before being run to barrel for 18 months maturation in oak, 20% of which are new. Bottled by gravity, unfined and unfiltered.

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