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2022 Domaine des Escaravailles Heritage 1924 RasteauRasteau, Southern Rhone, FRANCE$54. 99Bottle$659.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2025-2033)ABV: 15%Closure: CorkA superb old vine Grenache that delivers a barrage of succulent fruit and pepper with explosive force.
This wine comes from a single vineyard of Grenache called “Les Fouquesses”, planted in 1924, with blue clay soils at a high altitude. Deep dark red black tinged core with a dark red hue. Pepper infused aromas of dark raspberry, liquorice and dark cherry sail through the nostrils followed by some scorched earth, dried meat and provincial herb notes. Rich succulent dark to black raspberry, liquorice and dark cherry fruits explode across the palate with great power. Infusions of provincial herbs, scorched earth and blackpepper extend further off into the distance. Energetic acidity and ripe chewy tannins lend freshness and a muscular feel to the long, super juicy, pepper infused conclusion.
Drink over the next 6-8 years
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Like the 2021, the 2022 Rasteau Héritage 1924 is all Grenache from the oldest vines on the estate. Aged 9 months in concrete tank, its deeper ruby hue is followed by a rocking perfumed of red and blue fruits, peppery herbs, incense, violets, and subtle spice nuances. With medium-bodied richness, a round, layered mouthfeel, and a great finish, it should shine for a solid 8-10 years if well stored. This beauty will give many a top Châteauneuf du Pape a run for its money.
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2023 Te Mata Estate Awatea Cabernets MerlotHawkes Bay, NEW ZEALAND$49. 99Bottle$599.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2025-2033)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinAn elegant, red fruited Bordeaux style blend.
A blend of 52% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc. Deep black dark red core with a bright red to dark red hue. Red to black currant and red liquorice aromas stream from the glass trailed by some spicy vanillin cedar, delicate tobacco, mulberry and dried herb notes. The elegant, mid weighted palate is well endowed with rich red currant and mulberry fruits which meld into a dusty vanillin cedar, subtle tobacco and spicy dried herb back drop. Fine grained tannins with good underlying freshness and a refined medium to long conclusion.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
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A juicy and delicious red with plums, dark cherries and blackcurrants as well as fresh flowers. Medium-bodied, it has a lovely, creamy texture and a savory finish. Hints of dried oranges and blossoms. Soft and crunchy finish. 52% merlot, 33% cabernet sauvignon and 15% cabernet franc. Drink or hold.
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JamesSuckling.com52% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc. 30% new oak. This is has the highest Merlot component of any Awatea to date (since 2007 at least, and maybe ever, though I don’t have any details prior to that vintage). Now closed with a DIAM cork, though next vintage it will come in a bottle with a longer neck, like Coleraine, so a longer DIAM can be used. Release date is March 2025.
Plum, raspberry, boysenberry, a slight Cab Franc and/or vintage grassiness, nutty and pencilly, with some floral notes, aniseed and spice. Medium-bodied, bramble fruit (fresh raspberry in particular), some ripe tomato tang, tobacco, a bit of grainy chew to tannin, but the line of acidity is so lovely and crisp – rain-washed and fresh – offering a distinct ‘mineral’ character. Length is excellent. It’s understated, with a classic feel, a sort of bright ‘luncheon claret thing happening, or so I think. It has perfume and presence. So while it’s a somewhat different expression of Awatea, I still like it very much. In summary, it’s a lovely wine to drink. Drink 2026-2035+
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2024 Dominique Portet Fontaine CabernetsYarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$27. 99Bottle$335.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2026-2034)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinA trophy winning Bordeaux style blend that’s both savoury and elegant, delivering terrific value.
A blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 6% Malbec and 5% Cabernet Franc matured in French oak (20% new) for a period of 12 months. Dense inky black heart with a vibrant purple red hue. Escaping out of the glass are lifted aromatics of blackcurrant and mulberry infused with black olive. Cedary tobacco, dusty earth and bay leaf notes ensue. Rich blackcurrant and mulberry fruits are layered across the mid weighted palate with subtle cigar box, black olive, earth and dried herb characters lying in the background. Fine grained tannin structure with a savoury conclusion that’s both long and elegant. Trophy winner for best red wine of Show at the 2025 Yarra Valley Wine Show.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
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A blend of 60/29/6/5% cabernet sauvignon/merlot/malbec/cabernet franc. Matured in 15% French oak. An excellent edition of this perennially good and well-priced wine. A deep, bright crimson purple. Explodes from the glass with ripe blackcurrant fruit, violets and a hint of cedar. Medium bodied, with excellent verve and silky (for cabernet) long-chained tannins. Great now and over the next four to six years. One of the Yarra's absolutely best buys. Drink by 2032.
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2022 Bud Burst ShirazBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$19. 99Bottle$239.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinRich, plush and concentrated with a long chewy finish.
Dense inky black heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Aromas of aniseed, dark plum and dark chocolate flood the nostrils followed by some toasty vanillin oak, fennel and peppered earth notes. Rich plush liquorice, dark plum and fennel flavours swamp the full bodied palate with vanillin oak, earthy mocha and pepper elements the undercard. Deep and concentrated it has a sturdy tannin structure and long amply fleshed yet chewy finish.
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2024 Te Mata Estate Pinot NoirHawkes Bay, NEW ZEALAND$44. 99Bottle$539.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinSupple red to dark fruits with a long, juicy yet savoury finish.
Dark red core with black shaded edges and a red to dark red hue. Perfumed aromas of violet, red cherry and strawberry sail out of the glass trailed by subtle anise, fresh herb, forest floor and spice notes. Delicious red to dark cherry and strawberry fruits flow supplely across the palate with notions of forest floor, dried herbs and spicy cedar lying in the background. Polished tannins with a long, juicy yet savoury finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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A very direct and serious pinot noir that delivers beautifully pure strawberry and cherry character with hints of spices such as cloves. It’s medium-bodied with firm, lightly chewy tannins and a touch of smoke and matchstick at the end. Drink now. Screw cap.
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2023 Mr Riggs J.F.R. ShirazMcLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIAReduced from $49.99$44. 99Bottle$539.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2026-2034)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinFormerly known simply as Mr Riggs Shiraz, beginning with the 2018 vintage this wine was re-branded J.F.R. as a tribute to winemaker Ben Riggs father. Fruit is sourced from three of McLaren Vale’s iconic Shiraz vineyards; Piebald Gully, Gateway and Martins Vineyard. Maturation took place in a mixture of 85% French oak and 15% American oak with 35% being new oak.
Rich, velvety and seductive, this is a magnificent McLaren Vale Shiraz that delivers a powerhouse of flavour.
Dense inky black heart with a deep dark red black hue. Potent aromas of blackberry, liquorice, dark plum and dark chocolate waft out of the glass trailed by some vanillin oak, subtle earthy mocha and spice notes. Rich, densely concentrated and velvety, the weighty palate delivers a powerhouse of flavour with plush blackberry, liquorice and dark plum fruits engulfing the mouth. Vanillin oak, dark chocolate, earthy mocha and spice nuances take a back seat. Beautifully integrated, super polished tannins have an underlying sturdiness. Opulent and deep, it boasts an ultra long finish that’s pure seduction.
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2021 Water Wheel Bendigo ShirazBendigo, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$17. 99Bottle$215.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2026-2030)ABV: 14.9%Closure: StelvinA rich, deeply concentrated Bendigo Shiraz that has a liqueur like texture and firm, chewy tannins.
Water Wheel Vineyards, located in the Bendigo district, were established in 1972, however, it wasn’t until 1989 when the Cumming family purchased the winery and 20 acres of vineyard that it began to establish a market presence. With a philosophy of producing rich ripe flavour filled wines that delivered value way beyond their miserly price point, Water Wheel vineyards quickly established a very loyal following during the early 1990’s to the point where in the later part of the decade their Shiraz was in such high demand that they sold out within months of release.
The same philosophy remains at Water Wheel today, it’s just that things are done on a much larger scale with the group now having total plantings that exceeds 300 acres. Yields are capped at 3 tonnes per acre, which explains the concentration of flavour found in these wines. The winemaking is straightforward with fermentation taking place in open stainless steel fermenters. The finished wine is then matured in 2-5 year old American oak hogsheads for 24 months.
Dense pitch black heart with a deep dark red black hue. Spicy dark plum and liquorice scents sail through the olfactory senses followed by some toasty vanillin oak, fennel and peppered earth notes. Rich and bold, aniseed, dark plum and black cherry fruits make an opulent entrance. Toasty oak, fennel and peppered earth elements linger across the back half. Deep and concentrated it has a liqueur like texture and firm, chewy tannins. Finishes long and generous yet slightly rustic.
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Sunburn Burnt Butter & Coconut Flavoured Whisky Liqueur (700ml)South Australia, AUSTRALIA$62. 99Bottle$755.88 DozenABV: 30%From the team at 78 Degrees. Not a topical product for sunburn, rather a liqueur meant to evoke feelings of summer at the beach. The producers say "it tastes like your favourite oaty, buttery biscuit, but with a whisky fire like opening your car door on a 40 degree day". The first bit is certainly true. This liqueur delivers on its promise with an evocative marriage of soft, wood-aged spirit, Anzac biscuits and dried coconut flavours that capture a lazy, summer beach vibe. The quality and flavour definition makes it a standalone sipper, alternatively, try it in tropical cocktails where coconut is key. 30% Alc./Vol.
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78 Degrees Sunshine State Gin (700ml)Adelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$78. 99Bottle$947.88 DozenABV: 42%Drawing inspiration from Queensland’s hot climate & tropical produce, this release was created to celebrate the opening of the 78˚ Brisbane bar, 'Purple Palm'. Marrying juicy mangoes, pineapples & passionfruit balanced by refreshing citrus, happily, it still tastes like gin rather than a sweet flavoured vodka; there's a judicious handling of the fruits with semi-ripe pineapple and dried mango merely suggested, followed by a subtle pineapple sweetness and a touch of passionfruit sorbet. Remains reserved until the end, leaving you wanting for the next sip. A deliciously accessible summer option for gin lovers. 42% Alc./Vol.
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78 Degrees Australian Dry Gin (700ml)Adelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$69. 99Bottle$839.88 DozenABV: 42%A bright, citrus-forward gin with underlying spices, complemented by a zesty, medium dry finish where citrus peel and pith bring an attractive freshness. While juniper plays second fiddle, this is nicely balanced for modern Martinis or paired with a mixer and citrus garnish. 42% Alc./Vol.
- Belgrove Distillery Wholly Shit Cask Strength Single Malt Australian Whisky (500ml)Tasmania, AUSTRALIA$189. 99Bottle$2279.88 DozenABV: 59.7%
Another novel expression from Belgrove, made from barley grown and malted on site, then cold-smoked by burning sheep dung. Maturation took place in a single second-fill American oak cask. 59.7% Alc./Vol.
Notes from the producers... Nose: Very elegant smokiness due to the cold smoking; the grain beautifully shines through after the smoke. Packed with hazelnut-chocolate notes, and Perello Manzanilla olives (call me crazy!). Palate: Exceptionally light and gives serious summer vibes! The sweetness trickles slowly across the front palate, then a gentle warmth with hints of sweet smoke fills the mouth, giving off notes of cigars (think a light Cohiba). At a natural cask strength of 59.7%, it’s insanely smooth and lingers for light-years!!
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Janneau Napoleon Grand Armagnac (700ml)Armagnac, FRANCE$89. 99Bottle$1079.88 DozenABV: 40%A blend of Ugni Blanc, Bacco and Folle Blanche eaux de vie from Bas Armagnac and Tenarèze wines, aged mostly in Limousin oak casks. A wonderful bouquet features lifted aromas of sweet oak and rich, weighty scents of marzipan, cherry tobacco, raisin bread and new leather. There’s classic Armagnac concentration, yet it's contemporary and accessible - soft, round and supple, conjuring flavours of prune, cocoa and honey - sweet, but not overly so - and poised to finish dry with late suggestions of almonds, leather and dates. The length is good. The balance is impeccable. The price is a no-brainer. 40% Alc./Vol.
More about this house...Janneau was founded in 1851 by Pierre Etienne Janneau, then passed through four generations until Cognac giant, Martell, purchased the family property in the early 1970s. Significant investments in new equipment expanded the maison's capacity making it one of the most important production plants and storage facilities in the region. In 1993, the Giovinettis bought Janneau with the intention of returning the house to its original status as a family-run business. Janneau continues to be distinguished from other producers in their use of two types of distillation: both continuous and double.
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78 Degrees Chocolate Gin (700ml)Adelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIAReduced from $89.99$59. 99Bottle$719.88 DozenABV: 42%While the distinct notes of a traditional gin are still present, the infusion of leftover cacao husks from the chocolate-making process gives this gin a rich, velvety undertone of bittersweet chocolate. Native wattleseed and Riverland oranges further enhance the profile, lending a subtle sweetness and depth. The rich, smooth taste of dark chocolate takes centre stage, while the bright tone of Jaffa orange provides a refreshing contrast, and the toasted wattleseed lends a nutty undertone. Lending a rich chocolate note to classic cocktails, Chocolate Gin is also great partnered with a light tonic or ginger ale. 42% Alc./Vol.
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2023 Chateau d'Yquem Pre-Arrival OfferSauternes, Bordeaux, FRANCE$799. 00Bottle$9588.00 DozenClosure: CorkAs the only Sauternes property classified as Premier Cru Superieur, drinking a bottle of Chateau d'Yquem is an experience unlike any other. Situated in the epicentre of prime sweet wine production in France, their unique position and wealth of soil profiles allows d'Yquem to produce wines of enormous complexity with consistent accumulation of botrytis often in years when others struggle.
The 2023 Chateau d'Yquem completes a remarkable trio of vintages for this storied estate. It sits at a precise intersection of styles: possessing the crystalline purity of the 2021, yet anchored by the opulent power of the sun-kissed 2022. As always, d'Yquem is defined by its peerless balance. The 2023 manages to be simultaneously crisp and delicate, yet immensely concentrated, a vintage destined to reveal its full grandeur over the coming decades.
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With 153 grams per liter of residual sugar—placing it among the 10 most concentrated vintages in the château’s history—the 2023 d'Yquem ranks among the finest wines bottled here under Lorenzo Pasquini’s direction. It unfurls from the glass with a complex, vibrant and remarkably pure bouquet of pineapple, guava, mango, confit citrus, beeswax and spices. Full-bodied, dense and concentrated, it combines formidable depth with perfectly judged control, built around a fleshy core of fruit, framed by lively acidity and a crystalline texture and culminating in an endless, refined and ethereal finish. Yquem’s natural power is here masterfully harnessed by the vintage’s freshness and tension, revealing an aesthetic of precision and vibrancy encountered only in the estate’s greatest years—made all the more remarkable by the fact that the château now achieves even higher levels of concentration than a decade ago, without any perceptible increase in sweetness on the palate. Drink 2026 - 2076.
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Yohan Castaing - Robert Parker's Wine AdvocateThe 2023 Yquem, a blend of 70% Sémillon and 30% Sauvignon Blanc, contains 154 grams per litre of residual sugar—less than the 2022. As usual, the 2023 was matured in 100% new oak, mainly French, with a small percentage from Austria. The nose is so seductive that it should come with a warning sticker. Pure and mellow, it offers beguiling scents of wild honey, quince jelly, almond shavings and that signature hint of saffron destined to accentuate with age. It displays wonderful definition, though it does not have the “aromatic drama” of the previous vintage. The palate has exquisite balance and poise that belies the depth of this Yquem, though it is less exuberant, less ostentatious than the 2022. It is really the umami sensation that defines the 2023, how it caresses, almost soothes the grateful taste buds, vanilla and flecks of white chocolate lingering on the aftertaste. This will probably drink a little sooner than the 2022. If the 2023 does have a fault, it’s that it is so flattering in its flush of youth that it will be difficult to resist. Sublime. Drink 2030-2090.
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Neal Martin - VinousPerfect aromas carry through to every milliliter of this wine, showing intense orange peel, honey, butterscotch, saffron, smoke and peat, with hints of coffee and dried apples. Full-bodied but weightless and silky, with an excellent balance of fruit, sweetness and spices. Some peanut brittle, dried oranges and lemons at the end. I can’t get over how wonderful this is now, but it can age forever. 154 g/L residual sugar. Drink or hold.
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James SucklingPower, freshness, depth, after the extremes of 2021 and 2022, this walks the line between the two, exceptional, mandarin, quince, mirabelle plums, white truffle, fresh fruit and confit fruit, a vibration of slate and steel, opulent but slices closed on the finish. The botrytis came early and quickly in 2023. Francis Mayeur in final vintage as consultant, after many years as inhouse winemaking team, Lorenzo Pasquini director. 154g/l residual sugar, 3.85ph, harvest September 14 to October 11.
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Jane Anson - Inside BordeauxThe perfume bursts with a bouquet of flowers, candied lemon peels, pineapple, white peach, orange, mango, vanilla, saffron, and anise. It is a lively, bright, energetic vintage for Chateau d'Yquem. Rich, intense, opulent, sweet, and palate-coating, yet all of that is balanced by its explosive, racy acidity that provides lift, energy, and length. The finish begins slowly, building, intensifying, and expanding, hitting all four sides of your palate with its unique spicy character and its counterbalancing blend of perfectly ripe, sweet tropical fruits and refreshing acidity. The harvest is done in four passes, mostly during the second and third. About 60% of the harvest was included in the Grand Vin. In short, 2023 Château d'Yquem ROCKS! Drink from 2030-2100.
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Jeff Leve - The Wine Cellar InsiderConditions of Pre Arrival Offer:
There is no minimum order unless stated.
All wines are 750ml unless indicated otherwise.
Payment is due at the time of ordering to secure stocks.
The wines are being collected and shipped in refrigerated containers and are due to arrive in November 2026.
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.
Errors and omissions excepted.
Delivery charges may apply - these can be determined by visiting the Freight Rates page.
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2023 Chateau d'Yquem (375ml) Pre-Arrival OfferSauternes, Bordeaux, FRANCE$399. 00Bottle$4788.00 DozenClosure: CorkAs the only Sauternes property classified as Premier Cru Superieur, drinking a bottle of Chateau d'Yquem is an experience unlike any other. Situated in the epicentre of prime sweet wine production in France, their unique position and wealth of soil profiles allows d'Yquem to produce wines of enormous complexity with consistent accumulation of botrytis often in years when others struggle.
The 2023 Chateau d'Yquem completes a remarkable trio of vintages for this storied estate. It sits at a precise intersection of styles: possessing the crystalline purity of the 2021, yet anchored by the opulent power of the sun-kissed 2022. As always, d'Yquem is defined by its peerless balance. The 2023 manages to be simultaneously crisp and delicate, yet immensely concentrated, a vintage destined to reveal its full grandeur over the coming decades.
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With 153 grams per liter of residual sugar—placing it among the 10 most concentrated vintages in the château’s history—the 2023 d'Yquem ranks among the finest wines bottled here under Lorenzo Pasquini’s direction. It unfurls from the glass with a complex, vibrant and remarkably pure bouquet of pineapple, guava, mango, confit citrus, beeswax and spices. Full-bodied, dense and concentrated, it combines formidable depth with perfectly judged control, built around a fleshy core of fruit, framed by lively acidity and a crystalline texture and culminating in an endless, refined and ethereal finish. Yquem’s natural power is here masterfully harnessed by the vintage’s freshness and tension, revealing an aesthetic of precision and vibrancy encountered only in the estate’s greatest years—made all the more remarkable by the fact that the château now achieves even higher levels of concentration than a decade ago, without any perceptible increase in sweetness on the palate. Drink 2026 - 2076.
100 points
Yohan Castaing - Robert Parker's Wine AdvocateThe 2023 Yquem, a blend of 70% Sémillon and 30% Sauvignon Blanc, contains 154 grams per litre of residual sugar—less than the 2022. As usual, the 2023 was matured in 100% new oak, mainly French, with a small percentage from Austria. The nose is so seductive that it should come with a warning sticker. Pure and mellow, it offers beguiling scents of wild honey, quince jelly, almond shavings and that signature hint of saffron destined to accentuate with age. It displays wonderful definition, though it does not have the “aromatic drama” of the previous vintage. The palate has exquisite balance and poise that belies the depth of this Yquem, though it is less exuberant, less ostentatious than the 2022. It is really the umami sensation that defines the 2023, how it caresses, almost soothes the grateful taste buds, vanilla and flecks of white chocolate lingering on the aftertaste. This will probably drink a little sooner than the 2022. If the 2023 does have a fault, it’s that it is so flattering in its flush of youth that it will be difficult to resist. Sublime. Drink 2030-2090.
99 points
Neal Martin - VinousPerfect aromas carry through to every milliliter of this wine, showing intense orange peel, honey, butterscotch, saffron, smoke and peat, with hints of coffee and dried apples. Full-bodied but weightless and silky, with an excellent balance of fruit, sweetness and spices. Some peanut brittle, dried oranges and lemons at the end. I can’t get over how wonderful this is now, but it can age forever. 154 g/L residual sugar. Drink or hold.
100 points
James SucklingPower, freshness, depth, after the extremes of 2021 and 2022, this walks the line between the two, exceptional, mandarin, quince, mirabelle plums, white truffle, fresh fruit and confit fruit, a vibration of slate and steel, opulent but slices closed on the finish. The botrytis came early and quickly in 2023. Francis Mayeur in final vintage as consultant, after many years as inhouse winemaking team, Lorenzo Pasquini director. 154g/l residual sugar, 3.85ph, harvest September 14 to October 11.
100 points
Jane Anson - Inside BordeauxThe perfume bursts with a bouquet of flowers, candied lemon peels, pineapple, white peach, orange, mango, vanilla, saffron, and anise. It is a lively, bright, energetic vintage for Chateau d'Yquem. Rich, intense, opulent, sweet, and palate-coating, yet all of that is balanced by its explosive, racy acidity that provides lift, energy, and length. The finish begins slowly, building, intensifying, and expanding, hitting all four sides of your palate with its unique spicy character and its counterbalancing blend of perfectly ripe, sweet tropical fruits and refreshing acidity. The harvest is done in four passes, mostly during the second and third. About 60% of the harvest was included in the Grand Vin. In short, 2023 Château d'Yquem ROCKS! Drink from 2030-2100.
99 points
Jeff Leve - The Wine Cellar InsiderConditions of Pre Arrival Offer:
There is no minimum order unless stated.
All wines are 750ml unless indicated otherwise.
Payment is due at the time of ordering to secure stocks.
The wines are being collected and shipped in refrigerated containers and are due to arrive in November 2026.
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.
Errors and omissions excepted.
Delivery charges may apply - these can be determined by visiting the Freight Rates page.
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1996 Janneau Vintage Collection Grand Armagnac (700ml)Armagnac, FRANCE$250. 00Bottle$3000.00 DozenABV: 43%In a world of wood-aged spirits distilled from raw materials throughout the year, Armagnac stands out as a product of viticulture, subject to annual growth cycles and variations inherent to 'vintages'. Blending multiple harvests to create a consistent house style remains common, however vintage-dated Armagnacs are another thing - distilled from a single harvest, grapes are moulded by the year’s climatic conditions, partly determining outturn and quality. Vines are cultivated to obtain acidic wines, low in alcohol, resulting in fruity and floral eaux-de-vie. Most vintages are potentially marketable, however it's not a standard practise. Eaux-de-vie from a single year requires particular care and attention. Distillation and ageing must be adapted to capture the individual character of the distillate, and the Cellar Master must decide on the period it should spend in new oak. The minimum is ten years (unlike blends), but if the Armagnac is deemed capable of extended ageing, it might mean 20, 50 or even 100 years in barrel. Thus, with experience and patience, these bottlings can enter the realm of top-tier spirits.
Connoisseurs love Vintage Armagnacs because they have the ability to surprise - or at the very least - deliver more distinctive profiles than a mass blended brandy. Producers classify their diversity into five primary tastes – spices, fruits, bakery, floral, and green – with three different weights, ranging from “fine, light, and easy to drink” to “classic, rich, and well-balanced,” up to the "more powerful and expressive" vintages.
Because they're prominently labelled with the year of production, these gems have become hugely popular as gifts whereby birthdays and anniversaries can be marked by a singular bottle - a way to turn back the clock via a liquid time capsule, rekindle memories and reflect. If you're lucky enough to secure a Vintage Armagnac but aren't ready to open it, store it upright so the alcohol doesn't attack the cork, in a cool, dark place, away from direct sunlight. Once opened, there's no hurry to finish it. These spirits don't oxidise quickly like a wine or Vintage Port, but they are best consumed within a few years, as recommended by the BNIA (Bureau National Interprofessionnel de l’Armagnac).
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1964 Janneau Vintage Collection Grand Armagnac (700ml)Armagnac, FRANCE$550. 00Bottle$6600.00 DozenABV: 43%1964 is a very rare year - indeed, one of the rarest of the decade with stocks now extremely low.
In a world of wood-aged spirits distilled from raw materials throughout the year, Armagnac stands out as a product of viticulture, subject to annual growth cycles and variations inherent to 'vintages'. Blending multiple harvests to create a consistent house style remains common, however vintage-dated Armagnacs are another thing - distilled from a single harvest, grapes are moulded by the year’s climatic conditions, partly determining outturn and quality. Vines are cultivated to obtain acidic wines, low in alcohol, resulting in fruity and floral eaux-de-vie. Most vintages are potentially marketable, however it's not a standard practise. Eaux-de-vie from a single year requires particular care and attention. Distillation and ageing must be adapted to capture the individual character of the distillate, and the Cellar Master must decide on the period it should spend in new oak. The minimum is ten years (unlike blends), but if the Armagnac is deemed capable of extended ageing, it might mean 20, 50 or even 100 years in barrel. Thus, with experience and patience, these bottlings can enter the realm of top-tier spirits.
Connoisseurs love Vintage Armagnacs because they have the ability to surprise - or at the very least - deliver more distinctive profiles than a mass blended brandy. Producers classify their diversity into five primary tastes – spices, fruits, bakery, floral, and green – with three different weights, ranging from “fine, light, and easy to drink” to “classic, rich, and well-balanced,” up to the "more powerful and expressive" vintages.
Because they're prominently labelled with the year of production, these gems have become hugely popular as gifts whereby birthdays and anniversaries can be marked by a singular bottle - a way to turn back the clock via a liquid time capsule, rekindle memories and reflect. If you're lucky enough to secure a Vintage Armagnac but aren't ready to open it, store it upright so the alcohol doesn't attack the cork, in a cool, dark place, away from direct sunlight. Once opened, there's no hurry to finish it. These spirits don't oxidise quickly like a wine or Vintage Port, but they are best consumed within a few years, as recommended by the BNIA (Bureau National Interprofessionnel de l’Armagnac).
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Sullivans Cove Single Cask TD0807 French Oak Ex-Apera Single Malt Australian Whisky (700ml)Hobart, Tasmania, AUSTRALIA$550. 00Bottle$6600.00 DozenABV: 51%Not quite the expected Apera matured Australian whisky profile: The sherry feels muted, the flavours suggesting oily, unsweetened peanut brittle dusted with cocoa, followed by spicy oak and hints of roasted chestnuts. Medium bodied. Keeps you coming back, as time in the glass develops a malty sweetness with a delicate fruitiness shining through. 51% Alc./Vol. Non-chill filtered. Filled November 2015 and bottled February 2025. 337 bottles produced.
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1994 Janneau Vintage Collection Grand Armagnac (700ml)Armagnac, FRANCE$299. 00Bottle$3588.00 DozenABV: 43%1994 was considered a solid year in Armagnac. Production was significant so there's a lot of choice and styles vary depending on the houses. The brandies released to date are described as exuberant and very expressive.
In a world of wood-aged spirits distilled from raw materials throughout the year, Armagnac stands out as a product of viticulture, subject to annual growth cycles and variations inherent to 'vintages'. Blending multiple harvests to create a consistent house style remains common, however vintage-dated Armagnacs are another thing - distilled from a single harvest, grapes are moulded by the year’s climatic conditions, partly determining outturn and quality. Vines are cultivated to obtain acidic wines, low in alcohol, resulting in fruity and floral eaux-de-vie. Most vintages are potentially marketable, however it's not a standard practise. Eaux-de-vie from a single year requires particular care and attention. Distillation and ageing must be adapted to capture the individual character of the distillate, and the Cellar Master must decide on the period it should spend in new oak. The minimum is ten years (unlike blends), but if the Armagnac is deemed capable of extended ageing, it might mean 20, 50 or even 100 years in barrel. Thus, with experience and patience, these bottlings can enter the realm of top-tier spirits.
Connoisseurs love Vintage Armagnacs because they have the ability to surprise - or at the very least - deliver more distinctive profiles than a mass blended brandy. Producers classify their diversity into five primary tastes – spices, fruits, bakery, floral, and green – with three different weights, ranging from “fine, light, and easy to drink” to “classic, rich, and well-balanced,” up to the "more powerful and expressive" vintages.
Because they're prominently labelled with the year of production, these gems have become hugely popular as gifts whereby birthdays and anniversaries can be marked by a singular bottle - a way to turn back the clock via a liquid time capsule, rekindle memories and reflect. If you're lucky enough to secure a Vintage Armagnac but aren't ready to open it, store it upright so the alcohol doesn't attack the cork, in a cool, dark place, away from direct sunlight. Once opened, there's no hurry to finish it. These spirits don't oxidise quickly like a wine or Vintage Port, but they are best consumed within a few years, as recommended by the BNIA (Bureau National Interprofessionnel de l’Armagnac).
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1984 Janneau Vintage Collection Grand Armagnac (700ml)Armagnac, FRANCE$299. 00Bottle$3588.00 DozenABV: 43%Vineyards suffered heavy frosts in 1984, so production was well down making this vintage quite rare. The producers hadn’t seen such disastrous frosts like it since 1977. Bottles released to date reportedly offer notes of candied fruits and rancio.
In a world of wood-aged spirits distilled from raw materials throughout the year, Armagnac stands out as a product of viticulture, subject to annual growth cycles and variations inherent to 'vintages'. Blending multiple harvests to create a consistent house style remains common, however vintage-dated Armagnacs are another thing - distilled from a single harvest, grapes are moulded by the year’s climatic conditions, partly determining outturn and quality. Vines are cultivated to obtain acidic wines, low in alcohol, resulting in fruity and floral eaux-de-vie. Most vintages are potentially marketable, however it's not a standard practise. Eaux-de-vie from a single year requires particular care and attention. Distillation and ageing must be adapted to capture the individual character of the distillate, and the Cellar Master must decide on the period it should spend in new oak. The minimum is ten years (unlike blends), but if the Armagnac is deemed capable of extended ageing, it might mean 20, 50 or even 100 years in barrel. Thus, with experience and patience, these bottlings can enter the realm of top-tier spirits.
Connoisseurs love Vintage Armagnacs because they have the ability to surprise - or at the very least - deliver more distinctive profiles than a mass blended brandy. Producers classify their diversity into five primary tastes – spices, fruits, bakery, floral, and green – with three different weights, ranging from “fine, light, and easy to drink” to “classic, rich, and well-balanced,” up to the "more powerful and expressive" vintages.
Because they're prominently labelled with the year of production, these gems have become hugely popular as gifts whereby birthdays and anniversaries can be marked by a singular bottle - a way to turn back the clock via a liquid time capsule, rekindle memories and reflect. If you're lucky enough to secure a Vintage Armagnac but aren't ready to open it, store it upright so the alcohol doesn't attack the cork, in a cool, dark place, away from direct sunlight. Once opened, there's no hurry to finish it. These spirits don't oxidise quickly like a wine or Vintage Port, but they are best consumed within a few years, as recommended by the BNIA (Bureau National Interprofessionnel de l’Armagnac).
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1974 Janneau Vintage Collection Grand Armagnac (700ml)Armagnac, FRANCE$399. 00Bottle$4788.00 DozenABV: 43%Described as a vintage of variety, the '74s recently released show impressive maturity with mellow perfumes. Generally considered great quality and value for money.
In a world of wood-aged spirits distilled from raw materials throughout the year, Armagnac stands out as a product of viticulture, subject to annual growth cycles and variations inherent to 'vintages'. Blending multiple harvests to create a consistent house style remains common, however vintage-dated Armagnacs are another thing - distilled from a single harvest, grapes are moulded by the year’s climatic conditions, partly determining outturn and quality. Vines are cultivated to obtain acidic wines, low in alcohol, resulting in fruity and floral eaux-de-vie. Most vintages are potentially marketable, however it's not a standard practise. Eaux-de-vie from a single year requires particular care and attention. Distillation and ageing must be adapted to capture the individual character of the distillate, and the Cellar Master must decide on the period it should spend in new oak. The minimum is ten years (unlike blends), but if the Armagnac is deemed capable of extended ageing, it might mean 20, 50 or even 100 years in barrel. Thus, with experience and patience, these bottlings can enter the realm of top-tier spirits.
Connoisseurs love Vintage Armagnacs because they have the ability to surprise - or at the very least - deliver more distinctive profiles than a mass blended brandy. Producers classify their diversity into five primary tastes – spices, fruits, bakery, floral, and green – with three different weights, ranging from “fine, light, and easy to drink” to “classic, rich, and well-balanced,” up to the "more powerful and expressive" vintages.
Because they're prominently labelled with the year of production, these gems have become hugely popular as gifts whereby birthdays and anniversaries can be marked by a singular bottle - a way to turn back the clock via a liquid time capsule, rekindle memories and reflect. If you're lucky enough to secure a Vintage Armagnac but aren't ready to open it, store it upright so the alcohol doesn't attack the cork, in a cool, dark place, away from direct sunlight. Once opened, there's no hurry to finish it. These spirits don't oxidise quickly like a wine or Vintage Port, but they are best consumed within a few years, as recommended by the BNIA (Bureau National Interprofessionnel de l’Armagnac).
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1986 Janneau Vintage Collection Grand Armagnac (700ml)Armagnac, FRANCE$299. 00Bottle$3588.00 DozenABV: 43%In a world of wood-aged spirits distilled from raw materials throughout the year, Armagnac stands out as a product of viticulture, subject to annual growth cycles and variations inherent to 'vintages'. Blending multiple harvests to create a consistent house style remains common, however vintage-dated Armagnacs are another thing - distilled from a single harvest, grapes are moulded by the year’s climatic conditions, partly determining outturn and quality. Vines are cultivated to obtain acidic wines, low in alcohol, resulting in fruity and floral eaux-de-vie. Most vintages are potentially marketable, however it's not a standard practise. Eaux-de-vie from a single year requires particular care and attention. Distillation and ageing must be adapted to capture the individual character of the distillate, and the Cellar Master must decide on the period it should spend in new oak. The minimum is ten years (unlike blends), but if the Armagnac is deemed capable of extended ageing, it might mean 20, 50 or even 100 years in barrel. Thus, with experience and patience, these bottlings can enter the realm of top-tier spirits.
Connoisseurs love Vintage Armagnacs because they have the ability to surprise - or at the very least - deliver more distinctive profiles than a mass blended brandy. Producers classify their diversity into five primary tastes – spices, fruits, bakery, floral, and green – with three different weights, ranging from “fine, light, and easy to drink” to “classic, rich, and well-balanced,” up to the "more powerful and expressive" vintages.
Because they're prominently labelled with the year of production, these gems have become hugely popular as gifts whereby birthdays and anniversaries can be marked by a singular bottle - a way to turn back the clock via a liquid time capsule, rekindle memories and reflect. If you're lucky enough to secure a Vintage Armagnac but aren't ready to open it, store it upright so the alcohol doesn't attack the cork, in a cool, dark place, away from direct sunlight. Once opened, there's no hurry to finish it. These spirits don't oxidise quickly like a wine or Vintage Port, but they are best consumed within a few years, as recommended by the BNIA (Bureau National Interprofessionnel de l’Armagnac).
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1973 Janneau Vintage Collection Grand Armagnac (700ml)Armagnac, FRANCE$399. 00Bottle$4788.00 DozenABV: 43%In a world of wood-aged spirits distilled from raw materials throughout the year, Armagnac stands out as a product of viticulture, subject to annual growth cycles and variations inherent to 'vintages'. Blending multiple harvests to create a consistent house style remains common, however vintage-dated Armagnacs are another thing - distilled from a single harvest, grapes are moulded by the year’s climatic conditions, partly determining outturn and quality. Vines are cultivated to obtain acidic wines, low in alcohol, resulting in fruity and floral eaux-de-vie. Most vintages are potentially marketable, however it's not a standard practise. Eaux-de-vie from a single year requires particular care and attention. Distillation and ageing must be adapted to capture the individual character of the distillate, and the Cellar Master must decide on the period it should spend in new oak. The minimum is ten years (unlike blends), but if the Armagnac is deemed capable of extended ageing, it might mean 20, 50 or even 100 years in barrel. Thus, with experience and patience, these bottlings can enter the realm of top-tier spirits.
Connoisseurs love Vintage Armagnacs because they have the ability to surprise - or at the very least - deliver more distinctive profiles than a mass blended brandy. Producers classify their diversity into five primary tastes – spices, fruits, bakery, floral, and green – with three different weights, ranging from “fine, light, and easy to drink” to “classic, rich, and well-balanced,” up to the "more powerful and expressive" vintages.
Because they're prominently labelled with the year of production, these gems have become hugely popular as gifts whereby birthdays and anniversaries can be marked by a singular bottle - a way to turn back the clock via a liquid time capsule, rekindle memories and reflect. If you're lucky enough to secure a Vintage Armagnac but aren't ready to open it, store it upright so the alcohol doesn't attack the cork, in a cool, dark place, away from direct sunlight. Once opened, there's no hurry to finish it. These spirits don't oxidise quickly like a wine or Vintage Port, but they are best consumed within a few years, as recommended by the BNIA (Bureau National Interprofessionnel de l’Armagnac).
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2015 Signatory Vintage Glen Spey 9 Year Old 100 Proof Edition #37 Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND$119. 99Bottle$1439.88 DozenABV: 57.1%Considered by several whisky writers as "one of the most 'obscure' distilleries in Scotland", Glen Spey would have continued to slip under the radar of malt chasers, had it not been for a handful of favourable releases. Formerly known as the "Mill of Rothes", it was built in 1878 by James Stuart & Co (who later went on to buy the Macallan distillery). Always intended as a filler for blends, as with its neighbour, Glen Grant, pot stills are equipped with "purifiers", redirecting some vapour to reflux within the still to produce a less feinty and lighter spirit. This edition was matured in a first-fill sherry butt. 57.1% Alc./Vol. Non-chill filtered.
Other reviews... Always these very affordable series from Signatory, with that heavily worked sherry that perhaps doesn’t always let the character of the distillate shine through, but does its job very, very well. Colour: full gold. Nose: ah this is pretty, there's a touch of exhaust fumes (not pleasant in the street but sometimes rather charming in your glass), then green walnuts, cherry stalks, and peach leaves. A few hints of satay sauce, followed by pear cake. With water: marked saponification but it fades quickly, then comes a mix of Indian spices, think tandoori seasoning. Mouth (neat): surprising, on mustard, pepper, tar and dark chocolate, quite the unusual trio. With water: this time, beyond the Indian spices, there's candied ginger and fir bud. Really very unusual. Finish: long, and there's even a flavour of poppadums at the end. Comments: very hard to categorise, this isn't your typical sherry cask. In any case, it feels much more Indian than those super Indian malt whiskies, ha. 84 points - whiskyfun.com
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Glenglassaugh Octaves Classic Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLANDReduced from $139.99$129. 99Bottle$1559.88 DozenABV: 44%Scotch whisky lovers will be familiar with the concept of octaves. As with the Quarter Cask approach, essentially, the smaller barrel volume creates more wood-whisky interaction, soaking up barrel characteristics faster. While the rapid wood influence adds more vanilla and spice, it requires careful management to avoid over-oaking, which is why octaves are typically employed to 'refine' whiskies, improving colour and adding complexity over months as a finishing, rather than a full term process. Glenglassaugh take the concept to an extreme! According to the producers, expect "A delicious combination of citrus and sweet notes". Non chill filtered and natural colour. 44% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... I’ve tried quite a few octaves by other makers that had been too new-oaky (vanilla, coconut, and basta), but let’s see… Colour: pale gold. Nose: it’s got a ‘crafty’ side for sure, with a youth that shines through (porridge, pears) and some half-sweet, half-spicy oak, very ‘American’. Vanilla, ginger cake, then rather butterscotch and crème brulée. The earthy/bready touches in the background work well, this is not a new-oak bomb. Mouth: a creamy mouth feel, it almost flows like honey, and a very pleasant acidic sweetness mingle with grassy oak. Citron liqueur and green tea, pepper, a few grassy eau-de-vie-ish notes (I’ve distilled spent lees on day, the result had a few similar notes), some bay leaves perhaps… The oak’s influence never stops growing and rather makes me think of European oak this time. But I doubt it’s European oak. Finish: rather long, really grassy and bitter, not in a bad way at all. Herb cordial. The vanilla is back in the aftertaste and comes with oranges or citrons. Comments: a good example of some young malt from some active oak. This time, balance has been found. 78 points - whiskyfun.com
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Glenglassaugh Octaves Peated Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLANDReduced from $139.99$129. 99Bottle$1559.88 DozenABV: 44%Distilled from richly peated malted barley, this whisky has been matured in octave casks, made from staves of a used cask. Octaves are approximately 1/8th the size of a butt. The smaller cask allows for more interaction between the wood and the spirit, giving the whisky a great depth of flavour in a short period of time. Bottled at 44%, non chill filtered and natural colour. Expect a delicate, sweet peated stye.
Other reviews... Colour: gold. Nose: could one use a mix of curry powder and antiseptic to smoke malted barley? Odd question, I know, but I do get quite some curry and quite some antiseptic, which is a combination that’s not as, well, as odd as you would think. Then we find more bandages and lemon juice, which is all fine. It’s actually got something slightly Laphroaiggy, not a bad benchmark for sure. Mouth: it’s not that I’m a peat head (I can hear you!), but the young distillate offered more resistance to the octaves, and the oak’s grassy/gingery side seems to be better integrated. Nice notes of lemongrass too, but the medicinal side has been lost on the palate. After all, Glenglassaugh’s not quite a coastal distillery, is it (I know some industry people are claiming that the whole of Scotland is coastal, which should imply that the place where you mature your whiskies does not matter. A long debate, not for here and not for now…) Finish: rather long, balanced, zesty/grassy and smoky. More ginger and pepper again in the aftertaste, that’s the octaves. Comments: a solid effort. 80 points - whiskyfun.com
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2025 Red Feet Pinot GrigioKing Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$22. 99Bottle$275.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2025-2026)ABV: 12.1%Closure: StelvinA fruity Pinot Grigio with a round, supple mouth feel and brisk underlying acidity.
Brilliant very pale straw colour with greenish tinged edges and a watery hue. Pear, red apple and honeysuckle aromas are trailed by some delicate spice notes. Juicy red apple and pear fruits intermix with subtle honeysuckle and musk elements. Round, supple mouth feel with brisk underlying acidity lending freshness to the fruity finish.
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2025 Penna Lane Watervale RieslingClare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$26. 99Bottle$323.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2025-2033)ABV: 10.5%Closure: StelvinCrisp laser like acidity with lime and lemon zest flavours, a tense feel and a dry, searing finish.
Brilliant water like core with green tinted edges. Lime juice and lemon zest aromas jump out of the glass with some Granny Smith apple and steely mineral notes also evident. Crisp laser like acidity underpins lime and lemon zest flavours. Green apple, wet steel and flinty mineral elements add zip across the back half. Tense with a dry, searing finish.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 10.5%Other Reviews…..
A Riesling that is true to style and region, sourced from around Leasingham, where there are, and have been over many years, some of the finest Rieslings in the country made. The aroma is a lemon pith, tart lime, and slightly minerally combination, and the palate shows a typical tension, and yet there is a deep intensity. The generous fruit flavours are tightened by the crisp acidity, which focuses and extends the palate. That crunchy, pebbly minerality on the finish is a feature. Drink 2025-2035.
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2021 Beechworth Wine Estates TempranilloBeechworth, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$22. 99Bottle$275.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2025-2029)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinMid weighted with black fruit sitting over an earthy back drop.
A blend of 85% Tempranillo and 15% Graciano aged in older oak. Midnight black in colour with a dark red black tinged hue. Elevated black cherry aromas combine with some liquorice, black olive, smoked meat and spicy vanillin cedar notes. Mid weighted the palate features black cherry and liquorice fruits which meld into an earthy back drop of smoked meats, black olive and spice. Slightly chewy tannins and fresh underlying acidity with a savoury conclusion.
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2025 Babich Pinot GrisMarlborough, NEW ZEALAND$14. 99Bottle$179.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinTexturally full and round with luscious, ripe fruit.
Crafted from vineyards in the Waihopai & Wairau Valleys, this rich, full bodied Pinot Gris was tank fermented and matured for 4 months on lees to enhance it’s mouth feel.
Brilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Ripe pear and red apple skin aromas mix with some quince, faint honeysuckle and spice notes. Texturally full and round the palate sports luscious pear and red apple fruits over a honeysuckle, quince and delicate ginger back drop. Showing impressive concentration and good underlying freshness, it has a shapely medium to long finish.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
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2025 Nomads Garden Pinot GrigioKing Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$22. 99Bottle$275.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2025-2026)ABV: 12.8%Closure: StelvinA well rounded Pinot Grigio with delicious pear and Jonathan apple fruits.
Brilliant pale straw colour with green highlighted edges and a watery hue. Pear and red apple scents are trailed by some citrus and faint bees wax notes. Delicious pear and Jonathan apple fruits carry a shapely textural feel across the palate with some dried honey, delicate quince and spice elements sitting in the background. Brisk acidity with a long, well rounded finish.
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2024 Five Vineyard ChardonnayPlenty Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$26. 99Bottle$323.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2025-2028)ABV: 12.6%Closure: StelvinGently creamy in its texture with good freshness and medium length.
Brilliant pale straw colour with greenish tinged edges and a watery hue. Nosing reveals aromas of pear and bees wax followed by hints of lemon butter and spice. The mid weighted palate features pear, peach and bees wax flavours over citrusy nougat and spice elements. Gently creamy in its texture it finishes with good freshness and medium length.
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2024 Corryton Burge Barossa ShirazBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2025-2030)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinRich and lush with a long juicy finish.
Impenetrable inky black heart with a very deep dark purple black hue. Pronounced dark plum, blackberry and liquorice aromas fill the nostrils followed by some vanillin cedar and peppered fennel notes. Rich and lush the palate is swamped with dark plum, blackberry and liquorice fruits. Inky blueberry, vanillin cedar and peppered earth elements trail off into the distance. Fresh acidity and polished tannins with a long juicy finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
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2024 Gilberts Estate Hand Picked ChardonnayMount Barker, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)ABV: 12.6%Closure: StelvinA light, elegant Chardonnay with lively acidity.
Brilliant pale straw colour with green tinged edges and a watery hue. Nosing offers up lifted aromatics of ripe nectarine, bees wax and lemon butter followed by hints of biscuity nougat and spice. The fresh, elegant palate is detailed with subtle nectarine, citrus and pear fruits. Traces of bees wax and nougat sit underneath. Lively acidity imparts a brisk feel across the mid length finish.
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2025 High Eden Estate Single Vineyard RieslingEden Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2025-2033)ABV: 12%Closure: StelvinA Riesling with terrific drive, intensity and tension.
Brilliant water like core with greenish tinged edges. Lemon and lime aromas jump out of the glass trailed by some Granny Smith apple, orange rind and steely mineral notes. The zesty palate features lime and lemon fruits over orange rind, green apple and steely mineral elements. Terrific drive, intensity and tension with fresh, crunchy acidity. Long racy mineral and flint infused finish.
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2024 Wirra Wirra Church Block ShirazMcLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$23. 99Bottle$287.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2025-2030)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinClassic McLaren Vale Shiraz – rich, succulent and plush.
Aged for an average of 12 months in new and seasoned French and American oak. Impenetrable inky black heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Freshly crushed blackberry and liquorice aromas combine with inky earth, vanillin cedar and peppered fennel notes. Rich, succulent blackberry, liquorice and dark plum fruits decorate the medium to full bodied palate with a plush feel. Velvet smooth tannins with vanillin cedar, earthy fennel and delicate pepper elements lying underneath. Medium to long fleshy textured finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 14.5%Other Reviews…..
One of three wines now carrying the Church Block brand and given Shiraz is McLaren Vale’s leading red it makes sense to be part of such a high-profile team. Sourcing from several separate vineyards, this then stands as a regional expression of the variety, and quite a contemporary one at that. More than just a simplistic Shiraz plum fruit bomb, here we see savoury bouquet and flavours, Middle Eastern spices, braised root vegetables, black pepper, yet right in the core of the palate there’s an alluring burst of crimson to blue fruits, just enough to put any oak influence – both French and American with a tiny 8% new barrels – in its rightful background place. All up a lovely, friendly, very drinkable regional Shiraz.
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2024 Chaffey Bros Wine Co. Pax Aeterna Old Vine GrenacheBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)ABV: 14.3%Closure: StelvinA succulent Grenache that shows impressive concentration and power.
Red to dark red core with black shaded edges and a light red hue. Red raspberry, cherry and red liquorice aromas infused with pepper bound out of the glass followed by some fresh herb and subtle earthy graphite notes. Juicy red to dark raspberry, liquorice and ripe cherry fruits swamp the mouth. Vanillin spice, infusions of dried herbs and peppered earth elements sit in the background. Showing impressive concentration and power, it has velvety tannins, ample freshness and a long succulent finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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2024 Langmeil Rough Diamond GrenacheBarossa, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$22. 99Bottle$275.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2025-2030)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinA rich, succulent Grenache that shows impressive concentration and power.
Made from a blend of 86.2% Grenache, 6% Carignan, 6% Counoise and 1.8% Cinsault sourced from vines aged between 7 to 50 years old. It sees no oak maturation.
Semi translucent red to dark red colour with a light red hue. Fragrant raspberry, red liquorice and cherry scents mix with vanillin spice and peppered earth notes. Rich, succulent and opulently textured, the palate is awash with raspberry, ripe cherry and liquorice fruits. Subtle scorched earth, vanillin spice and peppered herb elements linger across the back half. Showing impressive concentration and power, it has silky smooth tannins and a long, sumptuous finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
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2021 Beechworth Wine Estates MontepulcianoBeechworth, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$22. 99Bottle$275.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2025-2027)ABV: 14%Closure: StelvinRich, concentrated and quite opulent with a robust tannin structure imparting a chewy feel across the sturdy finish.
Dense inky black heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Ripe black cherry, black plum and liquorice scents fill the nostrils followed by some vanillin spice and scorched earth notes. Rich, concentrated and quite opulent in its textural feel, the full bodied palate is awash with black cherry, black plum and liquorice fruits. A robust tannin structure imparts a chewy feel with notions of dried herbs, earth and spice lingering across the sturdy finish.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
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2025 Corryton Burge RieslingEden Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinA crunchy, lime juice driven Riesling.
Brilliant water like core with a greenish tinge to the surrounds. Lemon, lime and green apple skin like scents are trailed by some steely mineral notes. Crunchy lime juice, lemon and green apple skin flavours skirt across the racy palate with some wet steel and mineral elements tailing off through the dry, crisp finish. Lime juice driven aftertaste.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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2023 Turkey Flat Vineyards ShirazBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$54. 99Bottle$659.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinRich, powerful and densely fruited with an opulent texture and long, sumptuous finish.
First produced in 1990, Turkey Flat’s Shiraz has gone on to forge a formidable standing amongst wine critics and collectors alike. From the excellent 2023 vintage fruit was sourced from Turkey Flat’s Bethany and Stonewell vineyards with vines dating back as far as 1847. Maturation took place in French oak (30% new) for a period of 18 months.
Impenetrable inky black heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Dark plum, liquorice and dark chocolate aromas waft from the glass complimented by some vanillin oak, subtle earthy mocha and spice notes. Rich, powerful and concentrated, dense lush dark plum, liquorice and blackberry fruits are supported by a sturdy structure. Earthy mocha, vanillin oak and spice elements sit in the background. Opulently textured and deep it finishes long, expansive and sumptuous.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
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2023 Clarendon Hills Blewitt Springs Old Vine GrenacheMcLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$69. 99Bottle$839.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 14%Closure: Diam CorkRich, flamboyant and powerful with energetic acidity and a muscular tannin framework.
Deep black dark red colour with a vibrant purple red hue. Enchanting the olfactory senses are aromas of dark raspberry, dark to black cherry and liquorice complimented by some dark chocolate, vanillin earth and peppered herb notes. Flamboyant and rich, the medium bodied palate is swamped with succulent raspberry, liquorice and dark chocolate fruits. Energetic acidity and a muscular tannin framework provide definition. Vanillin spice, dark cherry and peppered herb elements extend across the back half. Concentrated and powerful, it has a long deeply fruited yet quite lively finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 14%Other Reviews….
The 2023 Blewitt Springs Grenache is an aromatic, floral, red-fruited affair, shaped by abundant, sandy tannins in the mouth and tailing out over a long finish. This is supple, saturating and silky in the mouth, delivering all of the pleasure and satisfaction that Grenache (especially Grenache from McLaren Vale) is wont to do. There are notes of garden rose, pink peppercorn, red licorice, raspberry, cherry and blood orange. This is a marvelous wine, my favorite of the Clarendon Hills Grenaches in this vintage. A superstar. The tannins are the highlight—they create chew and shape—despite the fruit being marvelous. 14% alcohol, sealed under Diam. Drink 2025-2038.
96 Points
Erin Larkin – Robert Parker’s The Wine AdvocateFragrant, in a spicy way, fruits deep red and black, tar and a rugged, ferrous rockiness, with clove, black pepper, star anise, brown cardamom, red and purple florals and soused citrus peel. It’s not unusual here, but this really needs ample air to show its best. It has less heft than the Onkaparinga, but still plenty of power and structure, plus a supple viscosity across the palate. As said, air is needed, with floral notes filtering out and a greater sense of levity. Cellar for a couple of years to begin with or decant and stand for a half a day. Drink by 2033.
95 Points
Marcus Ellis - James Halliday’s Australian Wine CompanionVibrant purple fruit with layers of blackberries, bitter chocolate, violets and raspberries on the nose. The medium-bodied palate shows refined tannins and balanced acidity that lead into a savory, herbal finish. Poised and polished. Drink or hold.
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2025 Lo Stesso FianoHeathcote, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$32. 99Bottle$395.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2026-2027)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinRound and full with pear, green to red apple and lime fruits, crisp, tangy acidity and a long saline laced finish.
This small planting (less than 1 hectare) of Fiano on the Jasper Hill property is located very close to the winery at the southern end of Georgia’s Paddock. The wine is made by Emily and Georgia Roberts and in the early years was produced entirely from purchased fruit. The 2025 vintage is a 50/50 blend of estate grown and purchased fruit which was partially fermented in used oak and bottled relatively early (under stelvin) to retain freshness.
Bright pale straw to straw colour with a watery hue. Intense aromas of pear, red apple and honeysuckle are released through the nose followed by some lime and subtle ginger spice notes. Round and full on entry with pear, green to red apple and lime fruits melding into a Mediterranean herb and saline mineral like back drop. Crisp, tangy acidity lends an energetic feel to the long saline laced finish.
Drink over the next year.
Alc. 13.5%Other Reviews….
Floral and charming, with aromas of apricot blossoms, citrus peel, lemon confit, jasmine and chalk. The palate is textural and mid-weighted, with slight phenolic grip and bright acidity leading into a lush, generous mouthfeel with plenty of tension. Delicious. Drink or hold. Screw cap.
95 Points
JamesSuckling.comSeriously swoon-worthy; Lo Stesso Fiano just keeps getting better and better with each release. The McNallys have worked with the grape for years and experience shows through in a complexity of flavours, textures and the kind of gentle savouriness that adds that extra layer of interest. Explores a world of intense citrus, of lemon balm, grapefruit pith and skin, lemon pastille and orange blossom aromatics, with pear, apple, quince and almond. So smooth; it roams fresh and long, aided by a subtle phenolic grip and tangy acid drive. So good on every level! Drink by 2030.
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2024 Denton Estate Pinot NoirYarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$44. 99Bottle$539.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2025-2030)ABV: 13.8%Closure: StelvinFresh and energetic with juicy red fruits that are delivered with terrific power.
Semi translucent, slightly cloudy red colour with a very light red hue. The fragrant nose serves up perfumed like aromatics of violet, red cherry, winter strawberry, subtle clove, fresh herb and forest floor notes. Fresh and energetic, the palate features juicy red cherry, strawberry and red liquorice fruits. Some blood orange, infusions of fresh herbs, forest floor and spice extend across the back half. Smooth in its flow, it has gently tangy acidity and polished tannins. Terrific power with a long and supple yet vibrantly fresh finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 13.8%Other Reviews…..
From a single block, planted with MV6 in 2004. Significantly better than the '24 Shed Pinot Noir and for not a whole lot more in price. A bright ruby-red colour precedes a well-defined bouquet of redcurrant and cranberry together with summer flowers. The palate is elegant, with gently crunchy tannins rounding out a very well-put-together wine to drink now and over the next three to five years at least. Drink by 2030.
95+ Points
Philip Rich – James Halliday’s Australian Wine CompanionA close-planted, north-easterly vineyard of MV6 is the home of this Pinot, which shows intense, ripe aromas without being excessive. The nose is delightful, with heady aromas of red cherry, strawberry, confectionery, rhubarb and some earthiness and stemminess – the tertiary characters are still yet to present themselves. The Pinot is still quite a youngster, as it often takes a while for it to settle down in bottle and show its best, so while it’s lovely now, it’ll get even better with a bit more bottle age.
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2024 Ninth Island ChardonnayTasmania, AUSTRALIA$22. 99Bottle$275.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2025-2027)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinA fruit driven style of Chardonnay that carries good textural volume.
Brilliant water like core with greenish tinged edges. Aromas of ripe peach and melon mix with some pear and spice notes. Fleshy peach, melon and pear fruits carry ample textural volume over a citrus and spice back drop. Brisk acidity with a long, nicely rounded fruit driven finish.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
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2023 Pencarrow Pinot NoirMartinborough, NEW ZEALAND$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2025-2028)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinA rich, fleshy textured Martinborough Pinot Noir.
The ever reliable second label of Palliser Estate. Sourced from three different vineyards the wine was matured for 10 months in oak barrels. Semi translucent red to dark red core with black toned edges and a light brick red tinged hue. Expressive spicy dark cherry, strawberry and dried herb scents are trailed by some brambly cedar and forest floor notes. Rich dark cherry and strawberry fruits carry ample flesh as they make a supple entrance onto the palate. Subtle anise, spicy rhubarb, dried herb and bramble elements slip across the back half. Velvet smooth tannins with ample power to the finish.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
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2024 Antinori Peppoli Chianti ClassicoTuscany, ITALY$39. 99Bottle$479.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)ABV: 13%Closure: Diam CorkA youthful, expressive Chianti Classico with juicy red fruits.
Antinori’s Peppoli was first made in 1985 and year in year out proves to be a reliable, great value Chianti Classico. Produced from predominately Sangiovese grapes, the wine was aged for approximately 9 months in large Slavonian oak casks with a small parcel in stainless steel tanks to preserve the freshness of fruit.
Dark red heart with black toned edges and a youthful bright red hue. Aromas of red cherry and red currant sail out of the glass trailed by some red liquorice, fresh herb, delicate earth and faint spicy tobacco end notes. Juicy red currant, cherry and red liquorice fruits line the mid weighted palate with notions of earth, fresh garden herbs, gentle tobacco and spice the undercard. Energetic acidity with a slightly chalky feel to the tannins. Savoury red fruited conclusion.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
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2024 Heathcote Winery The Origin ShirazHeathcote, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$49. 99Bottle$599.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2025-2030)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinRich and plush with polished tannins and a long, sumptuous finish.
Aged in French oak. Midnight black heart with a dark red black tinged hue. Aromas of dark plum and liquorice mix with some earthy barnyard like notes, vanillin, cedar and pepper. Rich plush dark plum and liquorice fruits meld into a back drop of spicy vanillin cedar, subtle earthy barnyard characters and pepper. Opulently textured and possessing polished tannins, it concludes long and sumptuous.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
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