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    2025 Chateau Larrivaux Pre-Arrival Offer
    Haut Medoc, Bordeaux, FRANCE
    $39. 99
    Bottle
    $479.88 Dozen
    Closure: Cork

    Other Reviews...
    The 2025 Larrivaux is a gorgeous, sensual wine. Floral, silky and impeccably balanced, the 2025 is a total delight. Bright red-toned fruit, new leather, dried herbs, mocha and spice are some of the many nuances that develop with a bit of coaxing. This Haut-Médoc delivers the goods, big time. Drink 2028-2043.
    92-94 points
    Antonio Galloni - Vinous

    Conditions of Pre Arrival Offer:

    1. There is no minimum order unless stated.

    2. All wines are 750ml unless indicated otherwise.

    3. Payment is due at the time of ordering to secure stocks.

    4. The wines are being collected and shipped in refrigerated containers and are due to arrive in late 2028.

    5. Nicks Wine Merchants reserve the right to pass on any changes in Government duties and taxes and delivery charges from the date of order to the date of final delivery of the wine.

    6. Errors and omissions excepted.

    7. Delivery charges may apply - these can be determined by visiting the Freight Rates page.

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    2025 Chateau Bastor-Lamontagne (375ml) Pre-Arrival Offer
    Sauternes, Bordeaux, FRANCE
    $34. 99
    Bottle
    $419.88 Dozen
    Closure: Cork

    Other Reviews...
    The 2025 Bastor-Lamontagne has an attractive nose with wild honey, almond and light vanillary scents, well defined and focused. The palate offers ample botrytised fruit, a fine bead of acidity, quite linear for a Sauternes, with commendable tension on the weighty and quite irresistible (already!) finish. This should constitute one of the more approachable Sauternes wines, but the class is already evident. Drink 2031-2050.
    92-94 points
    Neal Martin - Vinous

    The 2025 Bastor-Lamontagne is a very pretty, understated Sauternes. Orange confit, cinnamon, butter, baked apple tart and chamomile are some of the many notes that take shape. The 2025 is soft and creamy, deftly balancing textural presence with freshness. Pretty floral notes reappear to extend the close. Drink 2028-2040.
    91-93 points
    Antonio Galloni - Vinous

    Aromas of dust, mushrooms and dried apricots. Full-bodied, sweet and lush, with notable concentration and length, lifted by a touch of salinity and an attractive texture. Long, persistent and dense. 83% semillon and 17% sauvignon, with 160 g/L residual sugar. An intense wine.
    93-94 points
    Jacobo García Andrade - JamesSuckling.com

    A serious, powerful Sauternes, the 2025 Château Bastor-Lamontagne checks in as 83% Sémillon and 17% Sauvignon Blanc that will spend 16 months in barrels, 30% of which are new. Its medium gold hue is followed by a rich, powerful nose of honeyed apricot, grilled peach, mint, and spice. On the palate, it's rich, full-bodied, and concentrated, with an unctuous mouthfeel, nicely integrated acidity, and a great finish. Hitting 13.5% alcohol with a pH of 3.8, it's a seriously impressive barrel sample.
    93-95 points
    Jeb Dunnuck

    Some tropical aromas on the nose. You can really feel the weight and depth on the palate, the extra sugar gives a round lusciousness that sometimes you don’t get here and I love it. Orange, grapefruit, mango – succulent, sweet and still with a lift on the finish. A pure dessert wine. 13.5%. 3.8pH. 160g/l residual sugar. A yield of 18hl/ha. Tasted four times. Drink 2027-2046.
    94 points
    Georgina Hindle - Decanter

    Conditions of Pre Arrival Offer:

    1. There is no minimum order unless stated.

    2. All wines are 750ml unless indicated otherwise.

    3. Payment is due at the time of ordering to secure stocks.

    4. The wines are being collected and shipped in refrigerated containers and are due to arrive in late 2028.

    5. Nicks Wine Merchants reserve the right to pass on any changes in Government duties and taxes and delivery charges from the date of order to the date of final delivery of the wine.

    6. Errors and omissions excepted.

    7. Delivery charges may apply - these can be determined by visiting the Freight Rates page.

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    2025 Chateau Bastor-Lamontagne Pre-Arrival Offer
    Sauternes, Bordeaux, FRANCE
    $69. 99
    Bottle
    $839.88 Dozen
    Closure: Cork

    Other Reviews...
    The 2025 Bastor-Lamontagne has an attractive nose with wild honey, almond and light vanillary scents, well defined and focused. The palate offers ample botrytised fruit, a fine bead of acidity, quite linear for a Sauternes, with commendable tension on the weighty and quite irresistible (already!) finish. This should constitute one of the more approachable Sauternes wines, but the class is already evident. Drink 2031-2050.
    92-94 points
    Neal Martin - Vinous

    The 2025 Bastor-Lamontagne is a very pretty, understated Sauternes. Orange confit, cinnamon, butter, baked apple tart and chamomile are some of the many notes that take shape. The 2025 is soft and creamy, deftly balancing textural presence with freshness. Pretty floral notes reappear to extend the close. Drink 2028-2040.
    91-93 points
    Antonio Galloni - Vinous

    Aromas of dust, mushrooms and dried apricots. Full-bodied, sweet and lush, with notable concentration and length, lifted by a touch of salinity and an attractive texture. Long, persistent and dense. 83% semillon and 17% sauvignon, with 160 g/L residual sugar. An intense wine.
    93-94 points
    Jacobo García Andrade - JamesSuckling.com

    A serious, powerful Sauternes, the 2025 Château Bastor-Lamontagne checks in as 83% Sémillon and 17% Sauvignon Blanc that will spend 16 months in barrels, 30% of which are new. Its medium gold hue is followed by a rich, powerful nose of honeyed apricot, grilled peach, mint, and spice. On the palate, it's rich, full-bodied, and concentrated, with an unctuous mouthfeel, nicely integrated acidity, and a great finish. Hitting 13.5% alcohol with a pH of 3.8, it's a seriously impressive barrel sample.
    93-95 points
    Jeb Dunnuck

    Some tropical aromas on the nose. You can really feel the weight and depth on the palate, the extra sugar gives a round lusciousness that sometimes you don’t get here and I love it. Orange, grapefruit, mango – succulent, sweet and still with a lift on the finish. A pure dessert wine. 13.5%. 3.8pH. 160g/l residual sugar. A yield of 18hl/ha. Tasted four times. Drink 2027-2046.
    94 points
    Georgina Hindle - Decanter

    Conditions of Pre Arrival Offer:

    1. There is no minimum order unless stated.

    2. All wines are 750ml unless indicated otherwise.

    3. Payment is due at the time of ordering to secure stocks.

    4. The wines are being collected and shipped in refrigerated containers and are due to arrive in late 2028.

    5. Nicks Wine Merchants reserve the right to pass on any changes in Government duties and taxes and delivery charges from the date of order to the date of final delivery of the wine.

    6. Errors and omissions excepted.

    7. Delivery charges may apply - these can be determined by visiting the Freight Rates page.

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    2025 Chateau Doisy-Vedrines (375ml) Pre-Arrival Offer
    Barsac, Bordeaux, FRANCE
    $42. 99
    Bottle
    $515.88 Dozen
    Closure: Cork

    Once part of the large Doisy estate founded in 1704, Chateau Doisy-Vedrines was named after one of the early owners of the estate after Doisy was separated into three properties in 1851. Chateau Doisy-Vedrines is now owned by the Casteja family who also own Chateau Trotte Vieille in Saint-Emilion and Chateau Batailley in Pauillac among their portfolio. The vineyard is planted to 80% Semillon, 15% Sauvignon Blanc and 5% Muscadelle, and along with their grand vin they produce a second wine under the Chateau Petit Vedrines label. Interestingly they choose to label their wines as Sauternes, rather than Barsac as with the two other Doisy properties.

    Other Reviews...
    The 2025 Doisy-Védrines was picked between September 17 and October 13 over 11 days and three tries. It does not have the purity and intensity of the Doisy-Daëne, well defined, but it just needs a little more expression at this stage. The palate is bright and viscous on the entry, a little fatter than Daëne as usual, with commendable length on the finish. It is just seeking a bit more complexity at the moment; indeed, a second bottle delivers a little more tension. 140 g/l residual sugar. Drink 2030-2055.
    92-94 points
    Neal Martin - Vinous

    The 2025 Doisy-Védrines is an infant. Orchard fruit, citrus and floral notes are nicely lifted. This shows notable power and textural resonance. I imagine the 2025 will drink well with a few years in bottle, by which time some of the more incisive contours will have softened. That said, this is a Barsac that shows exceptionally well with age. Drink 2035-2065.
    92-94 points
    Antonio Galloni - Vinous

    A supple, restrained wine with delicate aromas of baked apricots and honey. Medium-bodied with a seductive character. Attractive finish.
    94-95 points
    JamesSuckling.com

    White peach, honeyed flowers, caramelized orange, and minty nuances all define the 2025 Château Doisy-Vedrines, a rich, seriously impressive Sauternes in the making. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, it has a balanced, layered mouthfeel, beautifully integrated acidity, and a great finish.
    95-97 points
    Jeb Dunnuck

    Juicy and lively, this has a real kick to it with the acidity at the fore – tangy lemon and pineapple before slowly creamy, vanilla, apricot and pear come in. I like the style, it’s upfront and focused, less overtly sweet than some bit with real energy and grip. Great stuff here, so approachable, so enjoyable on a summer’s day. Mouthwatering and alive. Still a little spiced and angular but this will soften. Drink 2027-2046.
    93 points
    Georgina Hindle - Decanter

    Conditions of Pre Arrival Offer:

    1. There is no minimum order unless stated.

    2. All wines are 750ml unless indicated otherwise.

    3. Payment is due at the time of ordering to secure stocks.

    4. The wines are being collected and shipped in refrigerated containers and are due to arrive in late 2028.

    5. Nicks Wine Merchants reserve the right to pass on any changes in Government duties and taxes and delivery charges from the date of order to the date of final delivery of the wine.

    6. Errors and omissions excepted.

    7. Delivery charges may apply - these can be determined by visiting the Freight Rates page.

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    2025 Chateau Doisy-Vedrines Pre-Arrival Offer
    Barsac, Bordeaux, FRANCE
    $85. 99
    Bottle
    $1031.88 Dozen
    Closure: Cork

    Once part of the large Doisy estate founded in 1704, Chateau Doisy-Vedrines was named after one of the early owners of the estate after Doisy was separated into three properties in 1851. Chateau Doisy-Vedrines is now owned by the Casteja family who also own Chateau Trotte Vieille in Saint-Emilion and Chateau Batailley in Pauillac among their portfolio. The vineyard is planted to 80% Semillon, 15% Sauvignon Blanc and 5% Muscadelle, and along with their grand vin they produce a second wine under the Chateau Petit Vedrines label. Interestingly they choose to label their wines as Sauternes, rather than Barsac as with the two other Doisy properties.

    Other Reviews...
    The 2025 Doisy-Védrines was picked between September 17 and October 13 over 11 days and three tries. It does not have the purity and intensity of the Doisy-Daëne, well defined, but it just needs a little more expression at this stage. The palate is bright and viscous on the entry, a little fatter than Daëne as usual, with commendable length on the finish. It is just seeking a bit more complexity at the moment; indeed, a second bottle delivers a little more tension. 140 g/l residual sugar. Drink 2030-2055.
    92-94 points
    Neal Martin - Vinous

    The 2025 Doisy-Védrines is an infant. Orchard fruit, citrus and floral notes are nicely lifted. This shows notable power and textural resonance. I imagine the 2025 will drink well with a few years in bottle, by which time some of the more incisive contours will have softened. That said, this is a Barsac that shows exceptionally well with age. Drink 2035-2065.
    92-94 points
    Antonio Galloni - Vinous

    A supple, restrained wine with delicate aromas of baked apricots and honey. Medium-bodied with a seductive character. Attractive finish.
    94-95 points
    JamesSuckling.com

    White peach, honeyed flowers, caramelized orange, and minty nuances all define the 2025 Château Doisy-Vedrines, a rich, seriously impressive Sauternes in the making. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, it has a balanced, layered mouthfeel, beautifully integrated acidity, and a great finish.
    95-97 points
    Jeb Dunnuck

    Juicy and lively, this has a real kick to it with the acidity at the fore – tangy lemon and pineapple before slowly creamy, vanilla, apricot and pear come in. I like the style, it’s upfront and focused, less overtly sweet than some bit with real energy and grip. Great stuff here, so approachable, so enjoyable on a summer’s day. Mouthwatering and alive. Still a little spiced and angular but this will soften. Drink 2027-2046.
    93 points
    Georgina Hindle - Decanter

    Conditions of Pre Arrival Offer:

    1. There is no minimum order unless stated.

    2. All wines are 750ml unless indicated otherwise.

    3. Payment is due at the time of ordering to secure stocks.

    4. The wines are being collected and shipped in refrigerated containers and are due to arrive in late 2028.

    5. Nicks Wine Merchants reserve the right to pass on any changes in Government duties and taxes and delivery charges from the date of order to the date of final delivery of the wine.

    6. Errors and omissions excepted.

    7. Delivery charges may apply - these can be determined by visiting the Freight Rates page.

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    2025 Chateau Guiraud (375ml) Pre-Arrival Offer
    Sauternes, Bordeaux, FRANCE
    $66. 99
    Bottle
    $803.88 Dozen
    Closure: Cork

    Ranked one step down the Sauternes appellation pyramid from the legendary Chateau d'Yquem is Chateau Guiraud. The wine is produced from certified organic vines with an average age of about 20-30 years old. The cepage is 65% Semillon and 35% Sauvignon Blanc. Ageing takes place in French oak for approximately 18 months.

    Other Reviews...
    The 2025 Guiraud is well defined on the nose, with plenty of botrytised fruit, hints of saffron and apricot blossom, quite nuanced compared with some of its peers. The palate is well balanced, with a tangy, mellifluous entry. Bright acidity counters the richness of this Guiraud, a touch of spice towards the lingering and powerful finish that fans out with style. This is a great Guiraud from winemaker Sandrine Garbay. Drink 2032-2060.
    95-97 points
    Neal Martin - Vinous

    The 2025 Guiraud balances power and energy like very few Sauternes can. Orange confit, passion fruit, crystallized ginger and exotic white flowers fill out the layers. Silky contours are a sign of total finesse. Impeccable. Guiraud is one of the most elegant Sauternes readers will come across. Drink 2033-2065.
    93-95 points
    Antonio Galloni - Vinous

    Elegant and balanced, with quince, pastry and spice aromas. Medium-bodied with a silky texture. Refined and charming, with controlled sweetness and a succulent spice note bringing vitality toward the finish.
    94-95 points
    JamesSuckling.com

    A blend of 66% Sémillon and 34% Sauvignon that will spend 18 months in 90% new French oak, the 2025 Château Guiraud has a beautiful medium gold hue as well as a ripe, powerful and sweet perfume of grilled peach, orange marmalade, ginger, and minty flowers. It's rich and full-bodied on the palate, with a concentrated mouthfeel, tons of sweetness nicely balanced by clean acidity, and outstanding length. It checks in at 13.3% alcohol with a pH of 3.83.
    95-97 points
    Jeb Dunnuck

    Sweet and luscious, a lovely lick of pineapple and mango straight away – ripe, sweet, but also salty the two giving a nice interplay between power and concentration and brightness and energy. Grippy and fun with an approachable element as well as being signature Sauternes from a great vintage. Sweet candied lemons, pineapple chunks and wet stones. Yummy. Drink 2027-2055.
    96 points
    Georgina Hindle - Decanter

    Conditions of Pre Arrival Offer:

    1. There is no minimum order unless stated.

    2. All wines are 750ml unless indicated otherwise.

    3. Payment is due at the time of ordering to secure stocks.

    4. The wines are being collected and shipped in refrigerated containers and are due to arrive in late 2028.

    5. Nicks Wine Merchants reserve the right to pass on any changes in Government duties and taxes and delivery charges from the date of order to the date of final delivery of the wine.

    6. Errors and omissions excepted.

    7. Delivery charges may apply - these can be determined by visiting the Freight Rates page.

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    2025 Chateau Guiraud Pre-Arrival Offer
    Sauternes, Bordeaux, FRANCE
    $134. 00
    Bottle
    $1608.00 Dozen
    Closure: Cork

    Ranked one step down the Sauternes appellation pyramid from the legendary Chateau d'Yquem is Chateau Guiraud. The wine is produced from certified organic vines with an average age of about 20-30 years old. The cepage is 65% Semillon and 35% Sauvignon Blanc. Ageing takes place in French oak for approximately 18 months.

    Other Reviews...
    The 2025 Guiraud is well defined on the nose, with plenty of botrytised fruit, hints of saffron and apricot blossom, quite nuanced compared with some of its peers. The palate is well balanced, with a tangy, mellifluous entry. Bright acidity counters the richness of this Guiraud, a touch of spice towards the lingering and powerful finish that fans out with style. This is a great Guiraud from winemaker Sandrine Garbay. Drink 2032-2060.
    95-97 points
    Neal Martin - Vinous

    The 2025 Guiraud balances power and energy like very few Sauternes can. Orange confit, passion fruit, crystallized ginger and exotic white flowers fill out the layers. Silky contours are a sign of total finesse. Impeccable. Guiraud is one of the most elegant Sauternes readers will come across. Drink 2033-2065.
    93-95 points
    Antonio Galloni - Vinous

    Elegant and balanced, with quince, pastry and spice aromas. Medium-bodied with a silky texture. Refined and charming, with controlled sweetness and a succulent spice note bringing vitality toward the finish.
    94-95 points
    JamesSuckling.com

    A blend of 66% Sémillon and 34% Sauvignon that will spend 18 months in 90% new French oak, the 2025 Château Guiraud has a beautiful medium gold hue as well as a ripe, powerful and sweet perfume of grilled peach, orange marmalade, ginger, and minty flowers. It's rich and full-bodied on the palate, with a concentrated mouthfeel, tons of sweetness nicely balanced by clean acidity, and outstanding length. It checks in at 13.3% alcohol with a pH of 3.83.
    95-97 points
    Jeb Dunnuck

    Sweet and luscious, a lovely lick of pineapple and mango straight away – ripe, sweet, but also salty the two giving a nice interplay between power and concentration and brightness and energy. Grippy and fun with an approachable element as well as being signature Sauternes from a great vintage. Sweet candied lemons, pineapple chunks and wet stones. Yummy. Drink 2027-2055.
    96 points
    Georgina Hindle - Decanter

    Conditions of Pre Arrival Offer:

    1. There is no minimum order unless stated.

    2. All wines are 750ml unless indicated otherwise.

    3. Payment is due at the time of ordering to secure stocks.

    4. The wines are being collected and shipped in refrigerated containers and are due to arrive in late 2028.

    5. Nicks Wine Merchants reserve the right to pass on any changes in Government duties and taxes and delivery charges from the date of order to the date of final delivery of the wine.

    6. Errors and omissions excepted.

    7. Delivery charges may apply - these can be determined by visiting the Freight Rates page.

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    2025 Chateau Rayne Vigneau (375ml) Pre-Arrival Offer
    Sauternes, Bordeaux, FRANCE
    $54. 99
    Bottle
    $659.88 Dozen
    Closure: Cork

    Other Reviews...
    The 2025 Rayne-Vigneau has a backward nose with dried honey, yellow plum and almond scents, perhaps less forward than some of its peers. The palate is well balanced with a very pure entry, bright acids and a gorgeous, tender yet paradoxically powerful finish. Oh yes! Drink 2030-2059.
    95-97 points
    Neal Martin - Vinous

    The 2025 Rayne-Vigneau is a wild, exotic wine. Orange confit, burnt sugar, crème brûlée and candied ginger build in an ample, creamy, rich, luscious Sauternes. This is beautifully done. Extroverted tropical and spice overtones emerge on the close. Drink 2030-2045.
    92-94 points
    Antonio Galloni - Vinous

    This is rich yet contained, with nothing massive or cloying, but very well put together. Medium- to full-bodied with a subtle savory undertone.
    94-95 points
    Jacobo García Andrade - JamesSuckling.com

    Orange blossom, white peach, and tropical flowers all emerge from the 2025 Château Rayne Vigneau, and it shows the ripe, exotic style of the vintage beautifully. Full-bodied on the palate, it's rich and opulent, with integrated acidity, a big, expansive mouthfeel, and a great finish.
    94-96 points
    Jeb Dunnuck

    Mirabelle plum, dried apricot and orange blossom on the nose, smells lovely. Crisp and cool, not overly sweet, still a little tight and focused all in one line rather than enveloping the mouth. I like the freshness, it’s a nice counter to the sweetness with salted caramel, pineapple and mango as well as peach and apple too but maybe missing a touch more flesh at this point. Still, it’s super refined with real elegance and detail. Clean and clear, grippy with some honeyed sweetness. I like this a lot. Drink 2027-2048.
    94 points
    Georgina Hindle - Decanter

    Conditions of Pre Arrival Offer:

    1. There is no minimum order unless stated.

    2. All wines are 750ml unless indicated otherwise.

    3. Payment is due at the time of ordering to secure stocks.

    4. The wines are being collected and shipped in refrigerated containers and are due to arrive in late 2028.

    5. Nicks Wine Merchants reserve the right to pass on any changes in Government duties and taxes and delivery charges from the date of order to the date of final delivery of the wine.

    6. Errors and omissions excepted.

    7. Delivery charges may apply - these can be determined by visiting the Freight Rates page.

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    2025 Chateau Rayne Vigneau Pre-Arrival Offer
    Sauternes, Bordeaux, FRANCE
    $110. 00
    Bottle
    $1320.00 Dozen
    Closure: Cork

    Other Reviews...
    The 2025 Rayne-Vigneau has a backward nose with dried honey, yellow plum and almond scents, perhaps less forward than some of its peers. The palate is well balanced with a very pure entry, bright acids and a gorgeous, tender yet paradoxically powerful finish. Oh yes! Drink 2030-2059.
    95-97 points
    Neal Martin - Vinous

    The 2025 Rayne-Vigneau is a wild, exotic wine. Orange confit, burnt sugar, crème brûlée and candied ginger build in an ample, creamy, rich, luscious Sauternes. This is beautifully done. Extroverted tropical and spice overtones emerge on the close. Drink 2030-2045.
    92-94 points
    Antonio Galloni - Vinous

    This is rich yet contained, with nothing massive or cloying, but very well put together. Medium- to full-bodied with a subtle savory undertone.
    94-95 points
    Jacobo García Andrade - JamesSuckling.com

    Orange blossom, white peach, and tropical flowers all emerge from the 2025 Château Rayne Vigneau, and it shows the ripe, exotic style of the vintage beautifully. Full-bodied on the palate, it's rich and opulent, with integrated acidity, a big, expansive mouthfeel, and a great finish.
    94-96 points
    Jeb Dunnuck

    Mirabelle plum, dried apricot and orange blossom on the nose, smells lovely. Crisp and cool, not overly sweet, still a little tight and focused all in one line rather than enveloping the mouth. I like the freshness, it’s a nice counter to the sweetness with salted caramel, pineapple and mango as well as peach and apple too but maybe missing a touch more flesh at this point. Still, it’s super refined with real elegance and detail. Clean and clear, grippy with some honeyed sweetness. I like this a lot. Drink 2027-2048.
    94 points
    Georgina Hindle - Decanter

    Conditions of Pre Arrival Offer:

    1. There is no minimum order unless stated.

    2. All wines are 750ml unless indicated otherwise.

    3. Payment is due at the time of ordering to secure stocks.

    4. The wines are being collected and shipped in refrigerated containers and are due to arrive in late 2028.

    5. Nicks Wine Merchants reserve the right to pass on any changes in Government duties and taxes and delivery charges from the date of order to the date of final delivery of the wine.

    6. Errors and omissions excepted.

    7. Delivery charges may apply - these can be determined by visiting the Freight Rates page.

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    2025 Chateau Sigalas Rabaud (375ml) Pre-Arrival Offer
    Sauternes, Bordeaux, FRANCE
    $57. 99
    Bottle
    $695.88 Dozen
    Closure: Cork

    Other Reviews...
    The 2025 Sigalas Rabaud has a nicely detailed bouquet with plenty of botrytised fruit. The palate is fresh and bright on the entry, very pure, with quince, peach and apricot notes. Just a little oak to be subsumed towards the finish (at the moment it imparts a touch of heaviness), but I am sure it will eventually come good. Excellent. Drink 2031-2055.
    93-95 points
    Neal Martin - Vinous

    Full-bodied and exuberant, with fruit and sweetness coming together and creating a dense and rich texture. This is big and sweet.
    92-93 points
    Jacobo García Andrade - JamesSuckling.com

    Friendly and upfront, a lovely lick of quite bright acidity before turning much more mineral with flint, wet stones, struck match and a cool, crisp graphite edge. Very pure, very gentle, not overly sweet with mouthwatering acidity but hidden behind the complexity of flavour and layers of texture – spice, bitterness, freshness and fruit. I like it but still seems quite quiet for now. Drink 2027-2043.
    93 points
    Georgina Hindle - Decanter

    Conditions of Pre Arrival Offer:

    1. There is no minimum order unless stated.

    2. All wines are 750ml unless indicated otherwise.

    3. Payment is due at the time of ordering to secure stocks.

    4. The wines are being collected and shipped in refrigerated containers and are due to arrive in late 2028.

    5. Nicks Wine Merchants reserve the right to pass on any changes in Government duties and taxes and delivery charges from the date of order to the date of final delivery of the wine.

    6. Errors and omissions excepted.

    7. Delivery charges may apply - these can be determined by visiting the Freight Rates page.

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    2025 Chateau La Tour Blanche (375ml) Pre-Arrival Offer
    Sauternes, Bordeaux, FRANCE
    $61. 99
    Bottle
    $743.88 Dozen
    Closure: Cork

    Chateau La Tour Blanche takes its name from the founder of the estate, Jean Saint Marc du Latourblanche, and is one of the most respected producers in Sauternes. The 40 hectares of vines used for their grand vin are planted in one large parcel with a prime location close to the Ceron river, and the soils are a mix of gravel, clay, sand, and limestone. Planted here is a combination of 83% Semillon, 12% Sauvignon Blanc, and an unusually high proportion of Muscadelle at 5%. The Semillon is aged in 35% new, French oak barrels for 16 to 18 months, while the Sauvignon Blanc and the Muscadelle are aged for 16-18 months in stainless steel vats before blending and bottling.

    Other Reviews...
    The 2025 La Tour Blanche has a more primal bouquet, tightly wound at first, then opening with beeswax and light apricot scents. The palate is wonderful, with plenty of vivacious botrytised fruit, energy and tension. It is weighty as usual with this Sauternes, but there is a countervailing sense of energy through to the finish. Excellent. Drink 2031-2060.
    93-95 points
    Neal Martin - Vinous
    Full-bodied, with restrained sweetness that’s not excessive in any way, acidity that complements and drives the wine and a subtle saline touch.
    92-93 points
    Jacobo García Andrade - JamesSuckling.com

    A brilliant, exuberant Sauternes that delivers the goods, the 2025 Château La Tour Blanche reminds me of the 2003 on release, with big, heady aromatics of white peach, honeyed tropical fruit, mint, flowers, and toasted bread. Full-bodied on the palate, it's deep, rich, and layered, with a great finish. I love the overall balance here, and it should shine right out of the gate yet still evolve gracefully.
    95-97 points
    Jeb Dunnuck

    Creamy really aromatic and fragrant, peach, pear, blossom, so fragrant. Lovely sweetness and cleanness with lemon, apricot, sweet pineapple, mango cinnamon and vanilla. Crisp, fresh, salty, sugary. Yum. Drink 2027-2045.
    94 points
    Georgina Hindle - Decanter

    Conditions of Pre Arrival Offer:

    1. There is no minimum order unless stated.

    2. All wines are 750ml unless indicated otherwise.

    3. Payment is due at the time of ordering to secure stocks.

    4. The wines are being collected and shipped in refrigerated containers and are due to arrive in late 2028.

    5. Nicks Wine Merchants reserve the right to pass on any changes in Government duties and taxes and delivery charges from the date of order to the date of final delivery of the wine.

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    2025 Chateau La Tour Blanche Pre-Arrival Offer
    Sauternes, Bordeaux, FRANCE
    $124. 00
    Bottle
    $1488.00 Dozen
    Closure: Cork

    Chateau La Tour Blanche takes its name from the founder of the estate, Jean Saint Marc du Latourblanche, and is one of the most respected producers in Sauternes. The 40 hectares of vines used for their grand vin are planted in one large parcel with a prime location close to the Ceron river, and the soils are a mix of gravel, clay, sand, and limestone. Planted here is a combination of 83% Semillon, 12% Sauvignon Blanc, and an unusually high proportion of Muscadelle at 5%. The Semillon is aged in 35% new, French oak barrels for 16 to 18 months, while the Sauvignon Blanc and the Muscadelle are aged for 16-18 months in stainless steel vats before blending and bottling.

    Other Reviews...
    The 2025 La Tour Blanche has a more primal bouquet, tightly wound at first, then opening with beeswax and light apricot scents. The palate is wonderful, with plenty of vivacious botrytised fruit, energy and tension. It is weighty as usual with this Sauternes, but there is a countervailing sense of energy through to the finish. Excellent. Drink 2031-2060.
    93-95 points
    Neal Martin - Vinous
    Full-bodied, with restrained sweetness that’s not excessive in any way, acidity that complements and drives the wine and a subtle saline touch.
    92-93 points
    Jacobo García Andrade - JamesSuckling.com

    A brilliant, exuberant Sauternes that delivers the goods, the 2025 Château La Tour Blanche reminds me of the 2003 on release, with big, heady aromatics of white peach, honeyed tropical fruit, mint, flowers, and toasted bread. Full-bodied on the palate, it's deep, rich, and layered, with a great finish. I love the overall balance here, and it should shine right out of the gate yet still evolve gracefully.
    95-97 points
    Jeb Dunnuck

    Creamy really aromatic and fragrant, peach, pear, blossom, so fragrant. Lovely sweetness and cleanness with lemon, apricot, sweet pineapple, mango cinnamon and vanilla. Crisp, fresh, salty, sugary. Yum. Drink 2027-2045.
    94 points
    Georgina Hindle - Decanter

    Conditions of Pre Arrival Offer:

    1. There is no minimum order unless stated.

    2. All wines are 750ml unless indicated otherwise.

    3. Payment is due at the time of ordering to secure stocks.

    4. The wines are being collected and shipped in refrigerated containers and are due to arrive in late 2028.

    5. Nicks Wine Merchants reserve the right to pass on any changes in Government duties and taxes and delivery charges from the date of order to the date of final delivery of the wine.

    6. Errors and omissions excepted.

    7. Delivery charges may apply - these can be determined by visiting the Freight Rates page.

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    2025 Chateau Laroque Pre-Arrival Offer
    Saint Emilion, Bordeaux, FRANCE
    $59. 99
    Bottle
    $719.88 Dozen
    Closure: Cork

    Other Reviews...
    Notes of dark berries, cassis, spices and licorice, mingled with delicately oaky nuances, preface the 2025 Laroque. Medium- to full-bodied, layered and concentrated, it’s built around a rich core of fruit that is framed by youthful, structured tannins and concludes with a taut, saline finish. While the bouquet shows a darker register, the palate remains fresh, lending the wine an elegant austerity that should integrate further with élevage.
    91-93 points
    Yohan Castaing - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

    The 2025 Laroque is a gorgeous, super-elegant wine. Vibrant, salivating acids and beams of tannin are the first signs we are on the clay/limestone plateau in Saint-Émilion's Saint-Christophe-des-Bardes sector. Blood orange, mint, chalk and white pepper bleed into a core of red-toned fruit. Medium in body, with striking energy and tension, Laroque is positively stellar in 2025. This is another superb showing from the team led by Technical Director David Suire. Tasted two times. Drink 2033-2055.
    93-95 points
    Antonio Galloni - Vinous

    The balance of savory fruit with fine tannins is already so attractive. It’s medium-bodied with fine tannins and a refined finish.
    93-94 points
    James Suckling

    Tasted twice with consistent results, the 2025 Château Laroque is a gorgeous wine in the making based on 99% Merlot and 1% Cabernet Franc that will spend 16 to 18 months in a mix of new barriques, second-use barrels, and foudre. Cassis and black raspberry fruits, graphite, spring flowers, and violet nuances all shine on the nose, and it's medium-bodied on the palate, with a pure, graceful mouthfeel, ripe tannins, and a great finish. It shows the more focused, structured style of the vintage, yet the tannins are remarkably polished. Checking in at 13.8% alcohol with a pH of 3.4 and yields of 31 hectoliters per hectare, this is a brilliant effort from this Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé that's going to have some early accessibility yet also evolve gracefully.
    94-96 points
    Jeb Dunnuck

    Another great success and value pick for Laroque. Really aromatically complex. Ripe and pristine black bramble berries on the nose, perfumed and nicely fragrant. Lovely aromatic purity. Smooth and so silky, smooth, svelte as Laroque does so well. Mouthwatering with bright acidity but so juicy – strawberry and cherry with a hint of cranberry and soft accents of dried herbs liquorice and wet stones. Grippy but so charming even at this point. Tension with freshness, perfectly polished and friendly. A yield of 31hl/ha with varying yields depending on the terroir from 25-45hl/ha. 3.40pH. Drink 2030-2048.
    96 points
    Georgina Hindle - Decanter

    Conditions of Pre Arrival Offer:

    1. There is no minimum order unless stated.

    2. All wines are 750ml unless indicated otherwise.

    3. Payment is due at the time of ordering to secure stocks.

    4. The wines are being collected and shipped in refrigerated containers and are due to arrive in late 2028.

    5. Nicks Wine Merchants reserve the right to pass on any changes in Government duties and taxes and delivery charges from the date of order to the date of final delivery of the wine.

    6. Errors and omissions excepted.

    7. Delivery charges may apply - these can be determined by visiting the Freight Rates page.

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    2025 Hentley Farm Villain & Vixen Grenache
    Barossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $22. 99
    Bottle
    $275.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2026-2029)
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    A juicy red fruited Grenache finishing fresh and spicy.

    Vibrant red to dark red core with black shaded edges and a bright red hue. Fragrant red raspberry and red liquorice scents gently infused with fresh herbs sail through the nostrils with some scorched earth and pepper notes also evident. Juicy red raspberry, cherry and red plum fruits mix with subtle red liquorice, dried herb and peppered earth characters. Fresh acidity and polished tannins with a spicy red fruited finish.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 14.5%

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    2024 Ponce Clos Lojen Bobal
    Manchuela, SPAIN
    $26. 99
    Bottle
    $323.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2026-2030)
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Cork

    Tucked away in Manchuela, roughly two and a half hours south of Madrid, Juan Antonio Ponce is quietly producing some the best value Spanish wines. After honing his craft under Telmo Rodriguez and spending a formative stint in Beaujolais, Juan Antonio returned to his family's 80-year-old vineyards in Iniesta to prove that the often-maligned Bobal grape could be a vehicle for world-class elegance rather than just rustic bulk wine. By farming 70 hectares of high-altitude, dry-grown vines with incredibly low density, he maintains a meagre average yield of just 2 tonnes per hectare, resulting in a modest annual production of 170,000 bottles that prioritise concentration and freshness. His signature move is a 100% whole-cluster fermentation for all his reds, a technique that, combined with the region's nutrient-rich soils and 800m+ elevation, produces wines that are remarkably fragrant, poised, and powerful.

    Light, juicy and very energetic with chalky tannins and lively acidity finishing dry and dusty with some tang.

    Deep black dark red core with a vibrant dark red hue. Fragrant rose petal, red liquorice and fresh herb scents are complimented by subtle sour to red cherry, earth and spice notes. Light, juicy and very energetic, red cherry, red liquorice and red plum fruits are framed by fine, chalky tannins and lively acidity. Earth, dried herb and spice elements are also evident. Finishes dry and dusty with some tang.
    Drink over the next 3-4 years.
    Alc. 12.5%

    Other Reviews....
    The super-affordable 2024 Clos Lojen comes from a year that continues the warm and dry conditions of 2022 and 2023 but with lower yields and very healthy grapes. It fermented with full clusters and indigenous yeasts in open-top and well-seasoned 4,500-liter oak vats and matured in a combination of oak vats of different sizes—4,500-, 10,000- and 15,000-liter ones—for six months. Each plot was harvested at the right time, which seems to have increased precision in the cuvée, a fruit-driven, primary and juicy red with similar alcohol as in previous years, 12.5%, a pH of 3.6 and 5.7 grams of acidity. This is a lot more serious than a young and juicy red; it has fruit but with a complexity of flavors, a medium-bodied palate and very fine tannins. It's approachable and ideal with food, but it also has the potential to keep in bottle. It's a champion for quality/price, one to buy by the case. It has one of the lowest production volumes in recent times, 45,000 bottles. It was bottled between April and June 2025. Drink 2026-2030.
    93 Points
    Luis Gutiérrez - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

    Manchuela locale. A stint with Telmo Rodriguez, a stint in Beaujolais, hello Lapierre, amongst family properties at home in Spain, of smaller scale. Whole bunch winemaking here. This could be my value Spanish wine of the year – nuts!
    Soft, sweeping red wine of earthy savouriness under stewed cherries, blood orange, toasted hazelnuts, black pepper and wet, sweated, Italianate herbs. An almost soif gamay feel to the wine, loose but with a gravelly haze through it all, lots of perfume, brightness under the savoury elements. Effortless drinking. Drink 2026-2030.
    93 points
    Mike Bennie - The Wine Front

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    2022 Robert Oatley Signature Series G-22 Grenache
    McLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $23. 99
    Bottle
    $287.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2026-2030)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Stelvin

    A plush and juicy Grenache.

    Dark red in colour with black toned edges and a dark red hue. Aromas of dark raspberry, ripe cherry and liquorice sail through the nostrils with some scorched earth, vanillin spice and peppered dried herb notes also evident. Juicy and plush, the mid weighted palate is awash with dark raspberry, liquorice and ripe cherry fruits. Scorched earth, vanillin spice and pepper elements form the underbelly. Polished tannins with a fleshy mid length finish.
    Drink over the next 3-4 years.
    Alc. 14%

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    2025 Chateau Tanunda Grand Barossa Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre
    Barossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $26. 99
    Bottle
    $323.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2026-2030)
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    A rich, plush GSM with velvety tannins and a long succulent conclusion.

    A blend of 50% Grenache, 30% Shiraz and 20% Mourvedre matured in French and American oak. Midnight black dark red core with a dark red purple tinged hue. Spirited aromas of dark raspberry, liquorice and plum sail through the nostrils followed by some scorched earth and vanillin spice notes. Rich and plush, the mid weighted palate is decorated with juicy dark raspberry, dark plum and liquorice fruits. Scorched earth, vanilla and spice elements also chime in. Velvety tannins with a long succulent conclusion.
    Drink over the next 3-4 years.
    Alc. 14.5%

    Other Reviews…..
    A cracking value Barossa blend which would more than exceed expectations at your next gourmet BBQ with good friends. Grenache (50%), Shiraz (30%) and Mourvèdre (20%) form the blend. Maturation is in a mix of French and American barrels, both new and older. Crimson/purple in colour, this is a touch briary with notes of blackberries, dry herbs, root vegetables, mulberries, cranberries and warm earth. Good concentration through to a firm finish, the wine is of medium length. Enjoy over the next eight years. Drink 2026-2034.
    92 Points
    Ken Gargett – WinePilot.com

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    2025 Jane Eyre Yarra Valley Pinot Noir
    Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $89. 99
    Bottle
    $1079.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2026-2034)
    ABV: 13.1%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Showing abundant richness and power, this silky textured Pinot makes for moreish drinking.

    Sourced from 30 year old dry grown vines and aged for 10 months in French oak barrels. Red to dark red core with black toned edges and a vibrant red hue. Perfumed nose with wonderfully fragrant violet, dark cherry, strawberry and anise aromas followed by fresh herb, forest floor and spicy cedar notes. Juicy dark cherry, strawberry and anise flavours flow supplely across the palate. Forest floor, brambly cedar, subtle dried herb and spice elements extend across the back half. Showing abundant richness and power, it has silky smooth tannins and a long expansive finish that makes for moreish drinking.
    Drink over the next 6-8 years.
    Alc. 13.1%

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    2025 Trentham Estate ‘Estate Grown’ Pinot Gris
    Murray Darling, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $15. 99
    Bottle
    $191.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Juicy and nicely fleshed with refreshing acidity across the luscious dry to off dry finish.

    Brilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Elevated pear and red apple skin aromas are joined by whiffs of quince, musk and spice. Juicy pear and red apple fruits carry a nicely fleshed feel with notions of spicy quince, subtle honeysuckle and musk sitting in the background. Refreshing acidity with a luscious dry to off dry finish.
    Drink over the next 1-2 years.
    Alc. 12.5%

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    2024 Depardon & Fils Alexis Beaujolais Blanc
    Beaujolais, FRANCE
    $36. 99
    Bottle
    $443.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2026-2029)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Diam Cork

    A shapely, Chablis styled Chardonnay with a long, expressive stony mineral laced finish.

    Beaujolais Blanc makes up just 4 % of the region’s wines but is worth some attention. From a small 1.4 ha holding of 40-year-old vines planted in clay limestone soil in Villié-Morgon. 100% Chardonnay, hand harvested and raised 100% in stainless steel tank to retain freshness and precision, this cuvee sees full malo and shows excellent texture and intensity.
    Brilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Aromas of pear, white peach and dried honey are interwoven with wet stone and oyster shell like notes. Concentrated and beautifully shaped flavours of white peach, pear and lime carry a river stone like feel over an oyster shell and slatey mineral back drop. Refreshing acidity with a long, expressive stony mineral laced finish.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 13%

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    2018 Lano Langhe Lanot
    Piedmont, ITALY
    $39. 99
    Bottle
    $479.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Diam Cork

    A rustic Italian blend with a muscular feel and dry, savoury finish that has a distinct earthiness to it.

    A blend of 70% Barbera and 30% Freisa sourced from 30 year old vines. Deep black dark red colour with a very dark red hue. Blackberry, liquorice and black cherry aromas infused with leather fill the nostrils. Earth, tobacco and spicy dried herb notes ensue. Rustic dark to black cherry, liquorice, earth, leather, tobacco and spicy dried herb flavours are framed by chalky tannins and vibrant acidity which imparts a muscular feel. Dry, savoury finish with a distinct earthiness to it.
    Drink over the next 1-2 years.
    Alc. 14%

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    2024 Tiefenbrunner Merus Pinot Grigio
    Alto Adige, ITALY
    $37. 99
    Bottle
    $455.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin

    A Pinot Grigio of good intensity and generous texture with a long refreshing finish.

    Founded in 1848 Tiefenbrunner is considered to be a benchmark producer in the Alto-Adige region. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks followed by four months ageing on lees in concrete vats.
    Bright pale straw to straw colour with a watery hue. Pear, lime and Jonathan apple skin aromas evolve out of the glass followed by some delicate spice and wet stone notes. Moreish pear, lime and green apple fruits decorate the palate underscored by mouth watering acidity. Good intensity and generous texturally with wet stone and mineral elements threaded through the long refreshing finish.
    Drink over the next 1-2 years.
    Alc. 13%

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    2025 Onannon Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir
    Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $42. 99
    Bottle
    $515.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2026-2034)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Rich, supple and expansive with a power wave of dark cherry, strawberry and anise fruits flooding the palate.

    Established in 2008, Onannon is a joint venture between Mount Mary winemakers Sam Middleton and Kaspar Hermann as well as the well travelled Will Bryon. The focus is on Mornington Peninsula & Gippsland Pinot Noir with several releases receiving great acclaim.
    Dark red core with black toned edges and a light red hue to red hue. Perfumed nose with aromatics of violet, dark cherry, strawberry and rhubarb soaring out of the glass trailed by some brambly cedar, dried herb, forest floor and spice notes. Rich and supple, a power wave of dark cherry, strawberry and anise fruits flood the palate. Subtle rhubarb, brambly cedar, forest floor and spicy dried herb elements lend further complexity. Silky smooth tannins with a long, expansive finish.
    Drink over the next 6-8 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

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    2023 Lethbridge Que Syrah Syrah
    Pyrenees, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $33. 99
    Bottle
    $407.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    A savoury Pyrenees Shiraz with good upfront richness a slightly chewy mouth feel.

    Lethbridge has been working with fruit from the Malakoff Vineyard in the Pyrenees near Landsborough for more than 10 years. This celebrated site—owned and operated by Cameron and Robert John—has long been the source of top-quality Shiraz from some of Victoria’s most celebrated producers. The moderately sloped site was first planted in 1997 and lies at 300 metres with a well-sheltered northeast aspect. The soils are rich in red ferrous clay with large amounts of ironstone and quartz littered throughout.
    Midnight black heart with a dark red hue. Spicy dark plum, liquorice and dried clove scents rise out of the glass followed by some smoked meat and peppered earth notes. Good upfront richness with fleshy dark plum and liquorice fruits overlaying a scorched earth, dried clove and peppered meat back drop. Slightly chewy mouth feel with fine grainy tannins, concluding long and savoury.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

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    2024 Stonier Chardonnay
    Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $34. 99
    Bottle
    $419.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin

    A delicately creamed mid weighted Chardonnay that shows good freshness.

    Brilliant pale straw colour with gleaming green tinged edges and a watery hue. Elevated aromas of white peach, nectarine and dried honey are married to biscuity nougat, cashew and spice notes. Fleshy white peach and nectarine fruits are detailed across the medium bodied palate with notions of biscuity nougat, subtle dried honey, cashew and spice lining the back half. Fresh acidity with a delicately creamed finish.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 13%

    Other Reviews……
    Lots to enjoy on the flavour front, from white nectarine and citrus to the dusting of spices. Bright acidity, feather-light lees and oak inputs add to the appeal. It’s retrained yet not lean, vibrant, zesty and tangy. Not complex but refreshing as much as satisfying. Drink by 2031.
    92 Points
    Jane Faulkner - James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

    Aromas of lemon butter, grapefruit, stone fruit and flint. The medium-bodied palate has a generous texture and bright acidity, leading into a creamy, fruit-driven finish with nice minerals and a touch of baking spices. Well-balanced. Drink or hold. Screw cap.
    92 Points
    JamesSuckling.com

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    2025 Reyneke Organic Chenin Blanc
    Western Cape, SOUTH AFRICA
    $29. 99
    Bottle
    $359.88 Dozen
    Minimum 6 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    A nicely rounded yet refreshing Chenin Blanc with a dry, elegant finish.

    Brilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Ripe pear, Jonathan apple and honeysuckle aromas drift through the nostrils followed by whiffs of musk, quince and minerals. The nicely rounded yet refreshing palate features juicy pear and Jonathan apple fruits over a gentle musk, quince and stony mineral infused back drop. Crisp acidity with a dry, elegant finish.
    Drink over the next 1-2 years.
    Alc. 12.5%

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    2020 Water Wheel Bin 298 Shiraz
    Bendigo, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $19. 99
    Bottle
    $239.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)
    ABV: 15.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    A hefty, high octane Shiraz.

    Matured for 2 years in American oak. Pitch black core with a very dark to brick red hue. Potent aniseed, black plum and toasty vanillin oak scents flood the nostrils followed by some fennel, earthy mocha and spice notes. Boasting tremendous density, concentration and a liqueur like richness, the blockbuster palate is blasted with aniseed, black cherry and black plum fruits. Toasty oak, vanillin spice and peppered earth elements form the back drop. Power packed it’s framed by robust tannins which impart a mild, grippy feel across the long, voluptuous finish that shows some serious heat.
    Drink over the next 1-2 years.
    Alc. 15.5%

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    2023 Ravensworth Estate Shiraz Viognier
    Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, AUSTRALIA
    $39. 99
    Bottle
    $479.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin

    An elegant, medium bodied blend with grainy tannins, lively acidity and a bright savoury finish.

    Fermented with 15% whole bunches. Deep dark red core with black shaded edges and a dark red hue. Fragrant spicy dark plum and liquorice aromas mix with hints of dried apricot, scorched earth and peppered fennel. The elegant, medium bodied palate is finely detailed with red plum and liquorice fruits which meld into a spicy earth, subtle dried apricot and peppered herb back drop. Grainy tannins and lively acidity with a bright savoury finish.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 13%

    Other Reviews….
    It’s certainly a more restrained, nervy style for the flagship, with its cool elements of white and black pepper, raspberry leaf, some stemmy notes and barely ripe fruit plus lots of herbal tones. Tangy and tart fruits on the lighter-framed palate, sinewy tannins and loads of refreshing yet frisky acidity. This needs food to assuage all that. Drink by 2032.
    92 Points
    Jane Faulkner - James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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    2023 Dog Point Vineyard Chardonnay
    Marlborough, NEW ZEALAND
    $59. 99
    Bottle
    $719.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Vibrant and focused with a long, elegant finish.

    Brilliant pale straw colour with green toned edges and a watery hue. Pronounced nectarine and grapefruit aromas are intermeshed with hints of bees wax, almond and gun flint. Vibrant nectarine, pear and grapefruit flavours are underscored by lively acidity with some lemon butter, delicate bees wax and infusions of gun flint extending across the back half. Showing great focus it finishes long and elegant.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

    Other Reviews…..
    Hand picked from the Home vineyard, with vines dating back to 1984. Whole-bunch pressed and matured in French oak, 10% new, for 18 months. A tight wire of Buddha’s hand citrus, lemon gum oil and yellow peach fuzz leads the nose, followed by a flicker of toasted coconut and creamy oak dust. Quince and loquat notes weave through the profile. On the palate, it is total seduction, with acidity nestled into every crevice and undulating waves of citrus supported by orchard fruit. There’s a lacy, finely woven skin grip and a laser-like line of fruit that carries on and on. There is so much to unpack, yet you’ll find your glass empty far too quickly. This vintage is holding its shape and fruit freshness incredibly well. Drink by 2038.
    96 Points
    Shanteh Wale - James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

    A precise, driven and vibrant chardonnay with aromas of lemons, sweet spices, flint and brioche. Medium-bodied with bright acidity. So focused, with plenty of drive and patina on the palate. Succulent and tactile, with a long, bright finish. Good value. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold. Screw cap.
    95 Points
    JamesSuckling.com

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    2024 Nekeas El Rincon Chardonnay
    Navarra, SPAIN
    $37. 99
    Bottle
    $455.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2026-2029)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Cork

    A rich, creamy textured Chardonnay with a long mouth filling finish.

    Nekeas was established by a number of generational growers in the late 1980’s. Hit by hard times, low grape prices and high labour costs they were forced to pull up most of most of their vines during the 1960’s. However, with winemaking still flowing through their veins a group of landholders made the decision to pool some of their resources, embarking on a project to plant new vineyards and build a modern production facility.
    Fruit for the ‘El Rincon’ Chardonnay is sourced from vineyards with an elevation of 600-650m (one of the highest, coolest wine corners of Spain with huge diurnal temperature swings). Fermentation is spontaneous in top quality French oak followed by three months of aging on fine lees.
    Brilliant pale straw colour with a subtle green tinged outskirts and watery hue. Pronounced aromas of ripe peach, honeycomb and bacon fat fill the nostrils followed by some crème brulee and spicy nougat like notes. Rich, creamy textured flavours of peach, honeycomb and crème brulee coat the palate. Notions of bacon fat and spicy nougat extend across the back half. Balanced acidity with a long, mouth filling finish.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

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    2025 Frenchman’s Cap Pinot Gris
    Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
    $22. 99
    Bottle
    $275.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)
    ABV: 13.7%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Rich and lusciously textured with an off dry finish.

    Brilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Pear, ripe apple and musk scents flow through the nostrils with admirable intensity followed by whiffs of honeysuckle and ginger. Rich, lusciously textured flavours of pear, red apple and musk fill the mouth with honeysuckle and spicy ginger elements the undercard. A lick of brisk acidity lending freshness to the long off dry finish.
    Drink over the next 1-2 years.
    Alc. 13.7%

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    2021 Dog Point Vineyard Section 94 Sauvignon Blanc
    Marlborough, NEW ZEALAND
    $49. 99
    Bottle
    $599.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Stelvin

    A complex rendition of Sauvignon Blanc that’s concentrated and textural voluminous.

    Aged and fermented in older French oak barrels for 18 months. Brilliant pale straw to straw colour with gleaming green tinged edges and a watery hue. Lifted herbaceous gooseberry, grapefruit and citrus aromas mix with some grassy asparagus, pencil shaving and gun flint notes.
    Concentrated and textural voluminous, mouth filling gooseberry, citrus, grapefruit and herbaceous grassy flavours are underscored by racy acidity. Lending further nuance across the back half are notions of pencil shavings, asparagus and infusions of gun flint. Superb drive concluding long and fresh yet shapely.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 14%

    Other Reviews……
    Hand harvested, whole-bunch pressed and aged for 18 months in seasoned French oak. This is a wine that consistently delivers, while ageing at a glacial rate, almost beyond belief. At five years, this is showing Meyer lemon, cantaloupe and Alphonse mango skin. Mock orange blossoms, honeysuckle and struck sandstone flint. The palate curls into creamy candlenut and oatmeal, then circles back to its citrus and tropical fruit core. It's languid and slightly oily, persistent and long. A wine for rewiring your brain and taste buds on what great sauvignon can do. Drink by 2035.
    96 Points
    Shanteh Wale - James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

    This is a beautiful and complex wine with sliced apples, lemons, bread dough and salted pie crust. Some grass. Always subtle and complex yet shows intensity. Medium body. Lovely acid balance and an excellent finish. White pepper. Dry. Always excellent. Drink now. Screw cap.
    95 Points
    JamesSuckling.com

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    2024 Tenuta Delle Terre Nere Etna Rosso
    Sicily, ITALY
    $76. 99
    Bottle
    $923.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Diam Cork

    Delicious red fruits with wonderful energy, muscular tannins and a chiselled feel carved across the long finish.

    It's easy to underestimate the impact the wines of Mount Etna have had over the last 10 years. From near obscurity, to now being some of the most highly sought after wines of Italy, led in part from producers such as Tenuta delle Terre Nere. The winery is owned by the widely acclaimed Marco De Grazia who is one of the winemakers responsible for bringing the wines of Etna to prominence on the world stage.
    The red wines of Etna, produced from predominantly Nerello Mascalese, are often compared to a variety marrying the traits of Nebbiolo and Pinot Noir. Terre Nere take their wines a step further than most, and highlight the cru vineyards of the region with wines made at varying altitudes, along with vines planted on the pure Ellittico lava flow terroir. These delicate, perfumed, and intense wines translate the soil and season like few other wines in the world, and with demand far outweighing supply they are now increasingly hard to secure.
    Dark red core with black toned edges and a red to dark red hue. Fragrant red currant, red liquorice and Mediterranean herb scents sail out of the glass trailed by some volcanic rock, earthy incense and spice notes. Concentrated and richly fruited yet elegant, fresh and structured, the mid weighted palate is awash with juicy morello cherry, red currant and red liquorice flavours. Muscular tannins with infusions of crushed rock, Mediterranean herbs, subtle incense and spice lending further intrigue. Wonderfully energetic with a chiselled feel carved across the long, red fruited finish.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 14.5%

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    2024 Blue Poles Chardonnay
    Margaret River, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $36. 99
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    $443.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2026-2029)
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    A nicely fleshed fruit driven style of Chardonnay with racy acidity.

    Brilliant pale straw colour with a faint greenish tinge around the outskirts and a watery hue. Elevated white peach, nectarine and pear aromas are joined by some bees wax, melon and spice notes. Peach, tropical fruit and melon flavours drive the palate with some citrusy nougat and zingy mineral elements sitting in the background. Nicely fleshed with racy acidity and a fruit driven mid length finish.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 12.5%

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    2025 Monte Tondo Mito Soave
    Veneto, ITALY
    $16. 99
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    $203.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)
    ABV: 12%
    Closure: Stelvin

    A mouth watering Soave detailed with delicious pear and red apple fruits.

    The Monte Tondo vineyard can be found nestling in the gentle hills of Soave just a few kilometres from Verona on a slope overlooking the valley. Today it is 4th generation brother and sister team, Luca and Marta Magnabosco, who carry on their family’s passion for the land and its wines.
    Twenty-five hectares of vineyards are situated on the best plots that the Soave zone can offer on predominately volcanic soils: Monte Tenda, Monte Foscarino and Monte Tondo. The wines produced, from 100% Garganaga, are intensely perfumed with an unmistakable Soave character somewhere between florals and fruitiness.
    Brilliant water like core with a faint greenish tinge around the outskirts. Pear, lime and red apple skin aromas leap out of the glass trailed by some quince and wet stone notes. Delicious pear and red apple fruits drive the palate with notions of lime, wet stone and minerals lining the back half. Nicely shaped mid palate feel with crisp acidity enlivening the long, mouth watering finish.
    Drink over the next 1-2 years.
    Alc. 12%

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    2024 Ponce Depaula Monastrell
    Manchuela, SPAIN
    $26. 99
    Bottle
    $323.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Cork

    Tucked away in Manchuela, roughly two and a half hours south of Madrid, Juan Antonio Ponce is quietly producing some the best value Spanish wines. After honing his craft under Telmo Rodriguez and spending a formative stint in Beaujolais, Juan Antonio returned to his family's 80-year-old vineyards in Iniesta to prove that the often-maligned Bobal grape could be a vehicle for world-class elegance rather than just rustic bulk wine. By farming 70 hectares of high-altitude, dry-grown vines with incredibly low density, he maintains a meagre average yield of just 2 tonnes per hectare, resulting in a modest annual production of 170,000 bottles that prioritise concentration and freshness. His signature move is a 100% whole-cluster fermentation for all his reds, a technique that, combined with the region's nutrient-rich soils and 800m+ elevation, produces wines that are remarkably fragrant, poised, and powerful.

    Rich and juicy with a youthful vibrancy tensing up a touch on the rustic yet elegant finish.

    Midnight black in colour with a dark purple red hue. Delightful dark raspberry, liquorice and dark cherry aromas blossom from the glass with some Mediterranean herb, blueberry and subtle scorched earth notes lending further interest. Rich, juicy raspberry, liquorice and cherry fruits bounce across the palate with a youthful vibrancy. Infusions of Mediterranean herbs, earth and spicy blueberry sit in the background. Fresh and energetic with slightly chalky tannins, it tenses up a touch on the rustic yet elegant finish.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 14%

    Other Reviews....
    The one red that is different, produced with Monastrell grapes, is the 2024 Depaula, which for Juan António shows more varietal character this year, with notes he describes as tomato vine and balsamic. 2024 was very low yielding and ripeness was high, and the wines have more volume. This has 14% alcohol (a full 1% more than in 2023), a pH of 3.65 and 5.8 grams of acidity. The vines are getting older and show more nuance and balance each year. The grapes are from a vineyard he purchased in the village of Mahora. They fermented with 100% full clusters in 4,500-liter oak vats, where the wine matured. It's a little more serious, dark and earthy than the reds from other varieties, and it has elegant rusticity. The tannins are very fine, and the wine is approachable, but it has the seriousness the variety can have. Again, this overdelivers for the price. This is the last vintage that the wine will come from one single vineyard, as the new plantings came into production in 2025, which will add more freshness to the 2025 wine. 12,500 bottles produced. It was bottled in May 2025. Drink 2026-2032.
    93 Points
    Luis Gutiérrez - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

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    2024 Cabeza Que Tal? Blanco
    Navarra, SPAIN
    $27. 99
    Bottle
    $335.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin

    A juicy, well fleshed, fruit driven blend with a dash of spice on the finish.

    A blend of Viura and Chardonnay. Brilliant pale straw colour with green tinged edges and a watery hue. Spicy pear and peach scents intermingle with some melon and subtle wet slate notes. Juicy pear and peach fruits drive the palate with notions of apple and wet slate lying underneath. Nicely rounded mouth feel with brisk acidity and a dash of spice on the fleshy, fruit driven finish.
    Drink over the next 1-2 years.
    Alc. 13%

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    2024 Henschke Henry’s Seven
    Barossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $34. 99
    Bottle
    $419.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    A fresh, juicy blue fruited Shiraz blend.

    A blend of 76% Shiraz, 16% Grenache, 7% Mataro and 1% Viognier matured in 10% new French oak hogsheads and 90% seasoned oak hogsheads for 10 months. Pitch black core with a vibrant red to dark red hue. Alluring aromas of dark plum, liquorice and violet intermix with flashes of blueberry, apricot, vanillin spice and peppered earth notes. Fresh and juicy, the mid weighted palate features plum juice, liquorice and blueberry fruits over a vanillin spice and peppered earth back drop. Energetic acidity and fine grained tannins with a bright blue fruited finish.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 14.5%

    Other Reviews…..
    This year's release sees a blend of 76/16/7/1% shiraz/grenache/mataro/viognier. Bright magenta/crimson with juicy red and dark plum fruits, blueberry and raspberry coulis. Hints of citrus blossom, medina spice, gingerbread, licorice, cured meats, turned earth and sage. Supple and composed in its travel, with fine, sandy tannins and a bright red apple skin acidity on the fade out. Drink by 2038.
    93 Points
    Dave Brookes - James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

    A classic Rhone-style blend painted in Barossa colours: 53% Barossa Valley and 47% Eden Valley fruit with Shiraz leading the way (76%) plus 1% co-fermented Viognier, followed by Grenache (16%), Mataro (7%). Garnet in the glass, fragrant with blueish petals, violet to the fore, as well as crushed, fresh kitchen herbs and a distant note of freshly sawn timber; there’s only 10 months of 10% new French oak in the maturation which is plenty for this wine. Styled in the crunchy, juicy, red berry flavour spectrum, crimson plums between tart and softly ripe leading the fruit, bay and sage adding their herbal edge, the palate still has decent grip in the finish to suggest its capacity for excellent matching with anything juicy and red from the barbecue.
    94 Points
    Tony Love – WinePilot.com

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    2021 Yalumba The Caley Cabernet Shiraz
    South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $399. 00
    Bottle
    $4788.00 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 20 Years (2026-2046)
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Cork

    This is the seventh release of Yalumba’s flagship wine, the ‘Caley’ and it’s up there with their best yet. A classic marriage of two noble grape varieties sourced from two of Australia’s greatest wine regions, Coonawarra and Barossa it’s a blend of 74% Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon and 26% Barossa Shiraz. The wine is matured for 18 months in a mix of 21% new French oak barriques with the balance in 1 year and older French oak barriques.

    A seamless blend of Cabernet and Shiraz highlighted by extraordinary length and wonderful finesse.

    Pours with spectacular colour density featuring an inky black heart alongside a deep dark red black hue. Soaring through the olfactory senses is a complex matrix of blackcurrant, liquorice and mulberry scents interwoven with vanillin cedar, subtle earthy dark chocolate, tobacco, pepper and bay leaf notes. Rich yet gorgeously refined and structured, the mid weighted palate is flooded with red to black currant, liquorice, dark chocolate and ripe mulberry fruits which meld into a spicy vanillin cedar, earthy tobacco and bay leaf infused back drop. Displaying immaculate tannin integration and outstanding power, it concludes long, highly finessed and sophisticated.
    Drink over the next 20 years.
    Alc. 14.5%

    Other Reviews...
    At this viewing (and we are a long way off from this wine's intended release), we are in for a very special wine – Yalumba's flagship, from the excellent 2021 vintage. It is a picture of elegance and fruit power in one package. There is a glass-staining deep crimson colour for starters. The fruit, seemingly reduced to an essence, is all blackberry, cassis, black cherry and dark plum. Hints of deep spice, blackforest cake, licorice, cedar, tobacco pouch, bouquet garni, black olive tapenade, pencil shavings, roast beef, earth, veal glace and dark chocolate. The tannins are powdery, layered and in perfect resolution, the oak sitting simpatico with the deep fruit, the finish stretching out for a considerable length of time. The best Caley release thus far for mine. Drink by 2024.
    99 points
    Dave Brookes - James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

    It might be suspicion only but one feels that our venerable old Barossa producer, Yalumba, may have felt that, as impressive as its portfolio of wines is, the world did not see them having a release which challenged the Granges and the Hills of Grace and a surprising number of new releases at ridiculously high and arguably undeserved prices. Enter this wine, although it still sits well below how others when we start talking cost, but then that is only to its advantage. They opted for the great Aussie red blend to take it away from the usual single variety rock stars. It is also a blend of regions with the Cabernet Sauvignon from Coonawarra and the Shiraz from the Barossa. There have been some absolutely superb releases of this wine over the years but for me, none better than this 2021. It is a superstar. Under cork. Gleaming blood red/maroon, the nose reveals notes of bright cherries, tobacco leaves, spices, well integrated oak, plums, blackberries, aniseed, cassis and beef stock. It is subtle and seductive, generous and plush, offering a fine line of acidity in great length. There are silky tannins on the lingering finish. Superbly focused, this is surely the best Caley to come my way (and I have seen them all). Stonkingly good, if one wishes to get technical. Thirty years with ease. Drink 2026-2056.
    99 points
    Ken Gargett – WinePilot.com

    The 2021 The Caley Cabernet Shiraz hails from an excellent year in South Australia. The season was warm but not hot (in fact, it has been described as cool, although I think "mild" and "benign" are more accurate terms) and offered both growers and makers the opportunity to get the best of their vineyards and produce some of the best wines possible. These should be exceptionally long-lived wines. So here, the 2021 The Caley Cabernet Shiraz leads with a nose of deep dark chocolate, dark fruits, mahogany and black olive tapenade. In the mouth, the tannins are both intense and profuse, encasing the fruit at this early stage yet promising many years in the future to come. This is persistent and long, powerful and concentrated. Sealed under Diam and wax. Drink 2026-2051.
    97 points
    Erin Larkin – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

    This is not only the greatest wine to ever emerge from the hallowed halls of Yalumba, it is categorically the finest exemplar of the great Australian blend of the modern era, and the equal of the greatest in history. Kevin KG Glastonbury’s relentless fanaticism has fused Coonawarra Cabernet with Barossa shiraz (26%) to perfection, and I use this word very deliberately.
    While I was not alive at the time to have the privilege of tasting it in its youth, it has perhaps not been since Max Schubert’s legendary 1962 Penfolds Bin 60A that this union has been mastered with such breathtaking harmony. Since its inaugural release a decade ago, The Caley has set the standard for refinement in cabernet shiraz, reincarnating the Coonawarra/Barossa blends of Yalumba of a half- century ago to become the first wine to win Matthew Jukes and my The Great Australian Red competition four times with three vintages, each of which I scored 98-99 points. 2021 embraces this profound legacy and takes it further to establish an all-new benchmark. It elevates this distinguished label by effortlessly contrasting greater depth of black fruits, higher lift of violet fragrance, more energetic, cool season acidity and more profound confidence of tannins that are at once finer and more velvety and yet somehow stronger, more rigid and more enduring - the pinnacle of KG’s life work. I have bestowed a perfect score on an Australian table wine only once in the past decade, and The Caley 2021 is every bit deserving. Be sure to be first in line when it is unleashed on 1 May 2026.
    100 Points
    Tyson Stelzer

    I am infinitely grateful to have creator, creative and creation knowledge of this wine, from its inception to this moment in time. All vintages, all progressions, all inflections and all moments of ‘worry’ have been shared, and so when a wine, and there are few on the planet with this epic consistency of production, is released, the world must pay attention. There is so much class here, it is extraordinary. How would you place this wine if you were an alien landing at our intergalactic hub in search of a refreshing libation? It could only be a wine from the 5263 quadrant of SA, which I am sure an alien could compute faster than most humans. But there is a looming sense of disquiet about this 74% Coonawarra wine, because it has an x-factor that transports into an otherworldly plane that is simply jaw-dropping. My wine mind does all it can to personify every sip I taste and yet, as much as I admire all the James Bonds, Hans Solo, and even, and this might sound somewhat incongruous, the Jackson Lambs of this world, this wine has no earthly human form synonym. It soars, mythical, half-human, half-deity, and it holds back more than it gives, and then releases unfathomable mysteries when you momentarily switch off. It is, in short, epic. I wondered if any wine could eclipse the inaugural 2012 The Caley, and then a handful of them have done just this. 2021 is the most recent to do so, and I am thrilled to bring it to your attention.
    20/20
    Matthew Jukes

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    2025 Chateau Soutard Pre-Arrival Offer
    Saint Emilion, Bordeaux, FRANCE
    $74. 99
    Bottle
    $899.88 Dozen
    Closure: Cork

    Other Reviews...
    Another superb effort, the 2025 Soutard appears to rival the 2023 and 2022 rendition for the title of the finest wine this estate has produced to date. Unfurling in the glass with aromas of dark berries, cherries and plums mingled with hints of rose and iris, it's medium- to full-bodied, fleshy and enveloping, with lovely purity, refined tannins and a long, penetrating finish.
    93-95 points
    William Kelley - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

    The 2025 Soutard takes all the qualities of this site and dials them up a few notches. Red/purplish fruit, lavender, rose petal and a kick of spice open first, framed by suave, silky tannins that add to an impression of finesse. All the elements are so well balanced. Drink 2028-2045.
    93-95 points
    Antonio Galloni - Vinous

    A tight and crunchy red with orange peel, berry and cherry aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied, racy and delicious. A very modern young Bordeaux.
    94-95 points
    James Suckling

    A Merlot-dominant blend of 76% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, 5% Malbec, and 4% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2025 Château Soutard is beautiful. Juicy red, blue, and black fruits, graphite, crushed stone, and flowers all define the aromatics of this quintessential, medium to full-bodied, concentrated 2025. On the palate, it has ripe tannins and a great finish. It's going to spend 15 months in 50% new barrels with the balance in once-used barrels and foudre.
    94-96 points
    Jeb Dununck

    Engaging aromas where ripe plum and dark berry aromas are lifted by a streak of crunchy cranberry freshness. The palate shows a composed, mid-weight profile, never too high-toned, with integrated and unobtrusive tannins at this stage. I like the quiet precision to the structure, suggesting careful extraction and a respect for fruit purity. The élevage, with a measured use of oak, should gradually broaden the mid-palate and lend additional roundness, helping to knit the components together over time. Notably, the wine was served quite cool, which further emphasized its freshness and restraint, yet it still conveyed ample depth and underlying ripeness. Furthermore, the wine achieves a high degree of finesse and balance. Drink 2029-2045.
    94 points
    Panos Kakaviatos - Decanter

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    2025 Chateau La Tour Figeac Pre-Arrival Offer
    Saint Emilion, Bordeaux, FRANCE
    $72. 99
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    $875.88 Dozen
    Closure: Cork

    Other Reviews...
    The 2025 La Tour Figeac is soft, open-knit and quite pretty. Cabernet Franc overtones lift a core of ripe Merlot fruit in a soft, understated Saint-Émilion. Sandy and gravelly soils yield notable aromatic presence, which is amplified by 15% stems. This is beautifully done. Tasted two times. Drink 2030-2045.
    92-94 points
    Antonio Galloni - Vinous

    Subtle and friendly, with a medium body, nice tannins and delicate fruit. Balanced is the word.
    92-93 points
    James Suckling

    Dark heady scents on the nose, ripe blackcurrants with some dark chocolate touches. Quite a hands off style with lovely fruit purity and delicacy in terms of tannins and wood. A touch grippy on the finish with some cooling liquorice and stony aspects. Really well balanced and well delivered, harmonious with a lovely supple, bounce. Deep and concentrated but with no heaviness.This is really not trying to be something it can't. Fine delicate, compelling. One of the best EP samples I've tried from this estate. 3.7pH. Ageing 16 months, 30% new barrels, 50% one year, 5% amphora. Drink 2029-2043.
    94 points
    Georgina Hindle - Decanter

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    2025 Chateau Bellefont-Belcier Pre-Arrival Offer
    Saint Emilion, Bordeaux, FRANCE
    $99. 99
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    Closure: Cork

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    The 2025 Bellefont-Belcier stands out once again as one of the highlights in the Vignobles K range. It offers a lively bouquet of cassis, mulberries and cherries mingled with spices and pencil lead. Medium- to full-bodied, layered and seamless, it’s built around a concentrated core of fruit that's animated by bright acidity and framed by velvety tannins. The finish is long, ethereal and perfumed. It's a blend of 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, matured one-third in foudres, with a pH of 3.48. This is one of the most accomplished wines produced at this address to date.
    94-96 points
    Yohan Castaing - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

    The 2025 Bellefont-Belcier is another step forward for this Saint-Émilion estate. Aromatic and silky but with plenty of power, the 2025 hits all the right notes. Crushed flowers, mint, tobacco, incense and anise present gorgeous layers of aromatic nuance. Silky tannins frame the close. Tasted two times. Drink 2030-2045.
    92-95 points
    Antonio Galloni - Vinous

    The depth and intensity in the center palate makes you think. It’s medium- to full-bodied with very integrated, polished grape tannins. Creamy texture. A curated and transparent effort.
    95-96 points
    James Suckling

    Deep purple-hued, the 2025 Château Bellefont-Belcier is a blend of 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon that's being raised in 30% new barrels, 30% oval foudres, and the balance in once- and twice-used oak. Coming from a beautiful site just beyond Larcis Ducasse, it has fabulous aromatics of cassis and assorted red and blue fruits, along with spring flowers, graphite, tobacco, and smoke. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, with a pure, graceful, remarkably elegant mouthfeel, polished tannins, and integrated tannins. It's an impressive Saint-Emilion that shows just how successful the Côte Pavie hillside can be in the vintage.
    95-97 points
    Jeb Dunnuck

    Gorgeous vibrant colour in the glass. Fragranced purple flower aspects in the glass. Supple and well textured straight away, this takes hold in the mouth and doesn’t let go with such a delightful grip - not fleshy but filling, not overly ripe, more cool with a fresh mint and flint undercurrent. Velvety, sumptuous, round, enveloping but charming with such a delicate, textured finish, chalky but soft. Excellent expression. Very St-Emilion. Delicate and hands off while still giving so much complexity and energy. 3.48pH. A yield of 33hlha. Drink 2030-2048.
    95 points
    Georgina Hindle - Decanter

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    Saint Emilion, Bordeaux, FRANCE
    $72. 99
    Bottle
    $875.88 Dozen
    Closure: Cork

    Other Reviews...
    The 2025 Tour Saint Christophe, a blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc that matured in 20-hectoliter foudres, reveals aromas of mocha, spice, cocoa and violet. Medium- to full-bodied, dense and structured, it’s built around a firm, tannic frame with good length, concluding with a spicy finish.
    91-93 points
    Yohan Castaing - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

    The 2025 Tour Saint Christophe is a stunner. Rich and explosive, the 2025 possesses remarkable depth and pure power. All the elements are so well balanced. Tour Saint Christophe is always a big wine, but the 2025 has an unusual level of finesse. Dark-toned fruit, leather, gravel, chocolate and dried herbs caress the palate. Aging the Francs in 20HL cask seems very well judged in moderating oak impact, something that has also been a signature here in the past. Drink 2030-2045.
    93-95 points
    Antonio Galloni - Vinous

    Medium- to full-bodied with delineated dark fruit and precise, delicate tannins, showing good freshness, a wonderful silky texture and a subtle saline note in the finish.
    95-96 points
    James Suckling

    Deep purple-hued, the 2025 Château Tour Saint Christophe reveals darker red and blue berries, chocolaty herbs, graphite, and crushed stone, as well as a beautiful floral character. Coming from a picturesque, terraced hillside on the eastern side of Saint-Emilion, it's based on 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc that's being raised in 25% new barriques, 15% round foudres, and the balance in one- and two-wine barrels. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, with a concentrated, layered, pure mouthfeel, terrific mid-palate depth, and a great finish, it's a concentrated, opulent 2025 that ticks all the right boxes.
    94-96+ points
    Jeb Dunnuck

    Lovely aromatic expression on the nose, perfumed bramble and summer berry fruit combined. Crisp but sun-kissed, charming, full of brisk acidity and real energy. There’s focus and bite with cranberry fruit alongside mouthwatering blueberries. Feels a little tense still because of the acidity but there’s drive and excellent definition with a grip to the tannins that balances everything out. 3.35pH. A yield of 27hl/ha. One third of the wine aged in small oak vats and the rest in barrels. Drink 2029-2045.
    94 points
    Georgina Hindle - Decanter

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    Akropolis Ouzo (700ml)
    AUSTRALIA
    $62. 99
    Bottle
    $755.88 Dozen
    ABV: 37.3%

    If you're looking for a decent mid-priced ouzo, try this. Employing ingredients such as anise and mastic and bottled in Australia, Akropolis suits the busy bar but retains a level of quality that makes it pleasant enough to consume straight. 37.3% alc/vol.

    Lost Phoenix Spirits Limoncello (700ml)
    South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $59. 99
    Bottle
    $719.88 Dozen

    Following the old saying, “When life gives you lemons, make limoncello!”, Lost Pheonix Spirits has created a fusion of light, zesty, and sweet notes, with an upfront burst of refreshing lemon tang. The process is driven by a commitment to quality and precision at every stage — starting with the lemons. Large, premium local lemons — primarily from Riverland, occasionally Adelaide Hills, with a preference for Eureka lemons due to their vibrant aroma and flavour. Each lemon is hand-peeled and juiced. By avoiding automated methods, they keep the bitter pith out and the bright citrus character in. The peel is then macerated in high-strength spirit to draw out essential oils and natural colour — this becomes the heart of our limoncello. Meanwhile, the juice is frozen immediately to preserve its natural acidity and colour, with no need for preservatives. After maceration, all elements combine in carefully measured amounts for balance and consistency. Finally, the finished product is bottled and ready to be enjoyed. Every step is intentional, allowing the quality of the fruit and the integrity of the process to speak for itself. Enjoy chilled or in a Limoncello Spritz. 27% Alc./Vol.

    • 95
    1971 Glendronach 33 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)
    Highlands, SCOTLAND
    $3999. 00
    Bottle
    $47988.00 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

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

    Distilled in 1971 (the vintage is not stated on the label) and matured in Oloroso sherry casks, this 33 year-old is by all reports a Sherry classic. Apart from scoring 95 points from Jim Murray's Whisky Bible it also notched up a Gold Medal at the San Francisco Spirits Competition.

    Other reviews... Want to know what Sherry should really nose like: invest in a bottle of this. This is a vivid malt boasting spellbinding clarity and charm. A golden nugget of a dram which would have been better still at 46% 
    95 points - Jim Murrays Whisky Bible 2014

    1972 Lonach Caperdonich 33 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)
    Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
    $999. 00
    Bottle
    $11988.00 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.

    The little-known Lonach label is an independent bottler closely associated with Duncan Taylor Scotch Whisky Ltd. The brand is named after the Lonach Highland and Games in Strathdon, Scotland, paying tribute to the annual gathering and the march of the Highlanders, which appears to be depicted on the front label here. Distilled in 1972, three decades in wood has reduced this very rare whisky from a closed distillery to just 41.9%. Non-chill filtered.

    Other reviews... Colour: straw. Nose: fresher and much more on white fruits (apples, pears) and candle wax. Hints of shoe polish and then kiwis and gooseberries. Even more shoe polish and ‘new’ leather after a while, as well as a little oak and vanilla. A shoemaker’s malt? Mouth: not too bold I must say but very oaky, tannic (but not overly drying), tea-ish, with a little cardboard, nutmeg, white pepper… Well, it seems that the cask took a fair share here. Finish: not too long but certainly oaky. It’s almost like tea in which you’d have poured spirit. Not bad, but there are certainly (much) better Caperdonichs at Duncan Taylor’s. 78 points - whiskyfun.com

     

    • 95
    • Nicks Import
    Old Forester 1910 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky (750ml)
    Kentucky, UNITED STATES
    $139. 99
    Bottle
    $1679.88 Dozen
    ABV: 46.5%

    Collectors note, this marks the fourth and final expression of the Whisky Row Series. On 22nd October 1910, a fire on the bottling line halted production of Old Forester. Complicating matters, there was a vat of mature whisky waiting to be bottled. Otherwise facing ruin, the whisky was instead stored in new, charred oak containers to rest until the line could be repaired. What emerged was remarkable enough to become an entirely new expression, but one that wasn't to be labelled as "Bourbon" - even though it fits all the legal requirements. The double barreling was the first documented of its kind, now mimicked in this Old Forester that sees a second maturation at a low proof in barrels "charred nearly to the point of incineration”, allowing more of the sweet wood sugars to dissolve into the whiskey. The term "Old Fine Whisky" has been adopted as a historical nod for this edition. 46.5% Alc./Vol.

    Other reviews... Not sure how much time you have in the day. But anyone with less than twenty minutes to spare shouldn't even think about starting on this one. Easily one of the most complex and satisfying bourbons out here. 95.5 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2025-26

    ...The last expression in the Whiskey Row series delivers a uniquely satisfying experience that stands out among both its siblings and other double barreled expressions at large. For some, this release may find the extreme char may be too much. Oak is predominant throughout the entire sip and lingers for a long time once the sip ends. However I find this to be Old Forester 1910’s main selling point. The oak influence comes off as refined and sweet and doesn’t come across as dry until the very end. It’s a nice deviation from other double barreled products on the market and one that finds a nice place in the Whiskey Row series lineup. OId Forester 1910 had high expectations to live up to. It was saved as the last expression in the Whiskey Row series and it came after the highly adored Old Forester 1920. Despite not quite living up to the same bang for your buck that Old Forester 1920 delivers, it does succeed in delivering a unique sip that’s very enjoyable in its own right. - breakingbourbon.com

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