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  Larmandier-Bernier Longitude Champagne Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut

  Champagne, FRANCE

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  $160. 00

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  ABV: 12.5%

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  The Larmandier-Bernier wines are marked by a feeling of textural intensity and vinous resonance that is quite distinctive. The wines are fermented in wood, mostly larger format foudre with some smaller barrels, with spontaneous fermentations and generally minimal handling. Dosage is on the low side. In recent years, the style here has shifted towards a greater focus on energy and tension than in the past, likely a reflection of a generational change being led by Pierre and Sophie Larmandier’s sons Arthur and Georges. The wines remain compelling.
  The NV Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Longitude 1er Cru is a powerful, ample wine. The Longitude builds beautifully in the glass, creamy and textured, with tons of resonance. Pear, white pepper, dried flowers, mint and chalk are all delineated in a Champagne that blends power and tension. This is all class. Dosage is 3 grams per liter. Disgorged: February, 2023.
  94 Points
  Antonio Galloni - Vinous (November 2023)

  Scents of just ripe stone fruit, talc, faint honey and toast, a light caramel note too, all adding up to quite subtle and pretty. Creaminess in texture with very fine bead, vivacious and fresh-tasting with lovely salty-chalky feel very present through the wine and to the powdery, lightly puckering finish. Vinous in a way, gently savoury throughout, exceptionally long and runs with so much energy. Beautiful.
  95 Points
  Mike Bennie - The Wine Front (March 2020)

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• Ginetic Gin (700ml)

  FRANCE

  $110. 00

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  ABV: 40%

  Distilled in Charentais stills at Distillerie des Moisans, Ginetic Gin includes juniper, Jamaican pepper, lemon peel, Spanish coriander, angelica and cinchona bark and offers notes of berries, herbs and spices. Enjoy it in a long drink. 40% Alc./Vol.

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• Lady Ann Dry Gin (700ml)

  FRANCE

  $99. 99

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  ABV: 40%

  Made from six herbs individually distilled. Expect aromas and flavours of citrus, juniper and black peppercorns. 40% Alc./Vol.

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  2019 Egon Muller Scharzhofberger Riesling Spatlese

  Mosel, GERMANY

  $499. 00

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  ABV: 9%

  Closure: Stelvin

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  The 2019 Scharzhofberger Spätlese is brilliant, digitally precise and spicy on the clear, elegant, deep and terroir-typical nose with mango and papaya aromas. Tropical fruit aromas on the juicy, elegant, refined and seamless palate lead to a salty-piquant, mouth-watering and stimulating finish with great finesse and precision. This is Scharzhofberger at its very best and a Spätlese close to perfection! Tasted in April 2020.
  98 points
  Stephan Reinhardt - Wine Advocate (Aug 2020)

  Yes, this is a medium-sweet riesling, but the breathtaking spectrum of fruit aromas, from white peach through to mangosteen, renders this almost irrelevant. And this aromatic complexity carries effortlessly the very succulent yet finely etched palate through the lingering, smoky finish.
  96 points
  Stuart Pigott - JamesSuckling.com

  The 2019er Scharzhofberger Riesling Spätlese AP 06 was fermented down to sweet levels of residual sugar. It offers a gorgeous and superbly subtle nose made of elderflower, grapefruit zest, apricot, almond cream, and subtly floral elements. The balance of the wine on the palate is simply stunning. Delicately creamy and incredibly subtle honeyed flavors of fruits are lifted up by some beautifully ripe acidity. The wine leaves a gorgeously airy, yet intense and persistent feel of almond cream in the long and gorgeously subtle sense of smoky slate, floral elements, ripe fruits, and fine spices. This gorgeous sweet wine has the delicate exotic presence of an Auslese GK at other Estates, but the finesse and subtlety are firmly that of a Spätlese. What an amazing success!
  97 points
  Jean Fisch & David Rayer - Mosel Fine Wines

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  78 Degrees Australian Whiskey (700ml)

  Adelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

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  ABV: 44%

  When the team at Adelaide Hills Distillery set out to create a whisky, the aim was not to replicate but to innovate. Using unmalted barley complemented by six specialty malts (Biscuit, Supernova, Redback, Toffee, Crystal and Chocolate), they distilled it in a single-shot (husks included) using a hybrid pot and column still. It was finally influenced by a combination of 200L French & American oak wine casks. The result is a curious arrangement that's neither sweet nor dry. The nose is bready - or is it biscuity? Think Monte Carlos or flourless orange cake. The palate is medium bodied, silky and pure with low key spices, hinting at green barley, lemon butter, jaffas and orange pith through the finish. Unlike any other whisky we've tasted. 2000 bottles on offer. 44% Alc./Vol. Batch #2 tasted.

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• Deau Privilege Cognac (700ml)

  Cognac, FRANCE

  $159. 99

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  ABV: 40%

  Deau Cognac is located in Sireuil in the Cognac region and distilled at Les Moisans Distillery. 'Privilege' is an assembly of Fine Champagne, Borderies and Fins Bois terroirs cognacs. Summed up as "balanced and fruity", the cognac arrives in a gorgeous teardrop decanter. 40% Alc./vol.

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  2016 Woody Nook Limited Release Graciano

  Margaret River, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA

  $27. 99

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  Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2021-2026)

  ABV: 14%

  Closure: Stelvin

  Very deep black dark red colour with a bright dark red hue. Nosing offers up aromatics of dark cherries, black raspberries, liquorice, dusty cedar and spice. Bright red to dark fruits are underpinned by vibrant fresh acidity with some earth and spicy cedar elements also present. Slightly grippy tannins with a medium length finish that’s both lively and rustic.
  Cellar 4-5 years.
  Alc. 14%

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  2018 Yeringberg Marsanne Roussanne

  Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA

  $89. 99

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  ABV: 12.5%

  Closure: Screw Cap

  The de Pury family have been farming in the Yarra Valley since 1863. Once a famed vineyard in the 19th century, the demise of fine table wines saw production cease in 1921. Guill & Katherine de Pury decided to replant the vineyard in 1969, gradually starting to rebuild the reputation of this historic estate. Today it is helmed by Sandra de Pury, becoming the fourth-generation winemaker at Yeringberg. Produced from some of the oldest vines in the Yarra Valley, the low-yielding vines result in wines of great age-ability and finesse.  

  A trap for the young player is to miss the extra ‘s’ in Roussanne.
  Nectarine, honey and mint, ginger and pink grapefruit. It’s bright, but fleshy, with a fine chalky texture, some straw-like character, tight citrus bite through white fruit, and a long and focussed finish. Top shelf. Lovely now, should age beautifully. Drink 2021 - 2030.
  94+ Points
  Gary Walsh - The Wine Front (December 2020)

  This is my pick of the Yeringberg whites from the 2018 vintage, as it holds such power and freshness in a composed and concentrated style. The two varieties align neatly with lemon and gently waxy tones on the nose and palate. Some fresh pear here, too. The structure is impressive. Drink or hold. Screw cap.
  94 Points
  JamesSuckling.com

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  2018 Yeringberg Cabernets

  Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA

  $125. 00

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  ABV: 13.5%

  Closure: Screw Cap

  The de Pury family have been farming in the Yarra Valley since 1863. Once a famed vineyard in the 19th century, the demise of fine table wines saw production cease in 1921. Guill & Katherine de Pury decided to replant the vineyard in 1969, gradually starting to rebuild the reputation of this historic estate. Today it is helmed by Sandra de Pury, becoming the fourth-generation winemaker at Yeringberg. Produced from some of the oldest vines in the Yarra Valley, the low-yielding vines result in wines of great age-ability and finesse.  

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  A gentle Yeringberg, with its heady fragrance of mulberries, florals, cedary oak and the kitchen cupboard full of spices and herbs. So enticing. The palate is medium-bodied, with astonishingly fine, powdery tannins, finishing long and pure. As usual, an elegant wine that delights now and will do more so in a few years' time.
  Yeringberg Yeringberq, perhaps equally famous as Duran Duran, The The, and ‘Allo ‘Allo! Though I will say this only once. Drink by 2038.
  96 Points
  Jane Faulkner- Halliday's Australian Wine Companion

  This blend of cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc, merlot, petit verdot and malbec is in striking form in vintage 2018. Blackberries, cherries, blueberries and redder-toned fruit are set amid light, earthy notes, fresh leaves and woody spices. The elegant palate has medium body and is lead with fine, even tannins that carry bright red and blueberry flavors in a long, precise and detailed mode. Outstanding. Drink or hold for a decade or more. Screw cap.
  96 Points
  JamesSuckling.com

  Beautiful perfume of dried flowers, sweet tobacco and spice, blackcurrant and redcurrant, even almond meal. Dense and dark, with a smattering of dried herb, ripe cherry, crisp acidity, firm grainy tannin, and a distinctly ‘mineral’ and savoury finish of exemplary length. It’s a textbook example of superb Yarra Valley Cabernet. Drink 2023 - 2038+
  96 Points
  Gary Walsh - The Wine Front (December 2020)

  
  
  
  

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• 2018 Yeringberg Shiraz

  Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA

  $79. 99

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  ABV: 14%

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  The de Pury family have been farming in the Yarra Valley since 1863. Once a famed vineyard in the 19th century, the demise of fine table wines saw production cease in 1921. Guill & Katherine de Pury decided to replant the vineyard in 1969, gradually starting to rebuild the reputation of this historic estate. Today it is helmed by Sandra de Pury, becoming the fourth-generation winemaker at Yeringberg. Produced from some of the oldest vines in the Yarra Valley, the low-yielding vines result in wines of great age-ability and finesse.  

  A small amount of Viognier in the blend, along with 30% new oak.
  Highly perfumed, exotic notes of cracked pepper and spice, red and black fruit, and grilled meat. It’s medium-bodied, svelte and juicy, subtle kind of wine, but no shortage of flavour with the spice and mixed berries kind of thing. Tannin is fine with an emery board quality, perfume of jasmine and stone fruit carries the finish. Stylish. Better with a few more years in bottle, I’d say. Drink 2023 - 2029+
  93 Points
  Gary Walsh - The Wine Front (January 2021)

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  2015 Fuligni Brunello di Montalcino Riserva

  Tuscany, ITALY

  $450. 00

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  ABV: 15%

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  Fuligni gives us a truly special expression from this sunny and warm vintage. What I notice first in the 2015 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is the elegance of the aromas and those dusty, almost salty mineral notes of crushed limestone that frame the delicate fruit packed tight within. There are other distinctive aromas here, such as balsam herb, dried mint and powdered licorice root that add more layers to the bouquet. That layering continues to the palate where the wine excels on all fronts—balanced concentration, structure and freshness. This is a unique creation and a very precious wine. It is one of the stand outs of the year.
  98 points
  Monica Larner - Wine Advocate (Dec 2020)

  This has a crazy nose of white truffles, wild berries, cherry blossoms, porcini mushrooms, earth, white pepper, sage, blueberries, cocoa and seashells. Full-bodied with such elegance and subtle power. Layered. Very fine, seamless tannins. Keeps going. Try after a year or two.
  100 points
  James Suckling

  It’s hard to put down a glass of the 2015 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva. This youthfully restrained yet remarkably pretty wine trades power for undeniable elegance and refinement. It’s dark and moody at times, bright and focused on radiant fruits at others. Layer after layer of crushed black cherry, woodland herbs, autumnal spice, mint leaf, cedar box and earth resonate in the glass. Its silky textures coat all that they touch in a mix of dark red berries and salty minerals, turning dry and structured toward the close under an air of inner florals and earth tones. It will be some time before the 2015 is ready, but I hope to be able to revisit this when it is. Tasted twice with consistent results.
  95 points
  Eric Guido - Vinous

  This Brunello offers dark fruit flavors of black currant, blackberry, violet and iron. A steely line of tannins adds support and the supple texture ties it all together. Classy and complex, finishes with accents of tobacco and spice. Best from 2024 through 2045.
  96 points
  Bruce Sanderson - Wine Spectator

  Aromas of ripe black-skinned fruit, menthol and star anise form the nose of this full-bodied red. Combining structure and finesse, the palate delivers raspberry, licorice and vanilla before a coffee finish. A backbone of firm, fine-grained tannins and fresh acidity keep it well balanced.
  96 points
  Kerin O’Keefe – Wine Enthusiast

  Fuligni’s Riserva embodies the spirit of its designation. Despite long ageing in large oak casks, it demands more time in bottle and should age gracefully for many years. It comes from the estate’s original Podere Cottimelli site in Montalcino’s northeast. Earthy chestnut and wet soil make way for hints of liquorice, lilac and allspice. Broad and expansive, it starts off with velvety tannins that build to a powdery mass, yet there's a lovely perfume that lifts the palate along with saline, stony nuances and citrussy acidity to finish.
  97 points
  Michaela Morris - Decanter

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• Beltion Classic Alchermes (700ml)

  ITALY

  $31. 99

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  ABV: 15%

  Sought after by Italian foodies looking for that 'authentic' touch, Alchermes (or Alkermes) typically contains cinnamon, vanilla, cardamom, cloves, cochineal and rose water. Brilliant red in colour, its gently spicy and rich aroma is traditionally used to enhance puddings and other desserts. 15% Alc./Vol.

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  Launceston Distillery Bourbon Cask Matured Cask Strength Single Malt Australian Whisky (500ml)

  Tasmania, AUSTRALIA

  $220. 00

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  This cask strength release sees nine small, locally coopered American oak casks vatted together to create a light, engaging whisky.

  A previous batch was rated 94 points by Jim Murray, who simply commented, "I have to say chaps, this is jolly good!" Note: ABV will vary from batch to batch.

  Tasting note: [15ml sample Batch H17-18] The nose indicates some squeaky clean casks at play with deliciously fresh Bourbon notes transferred; Possibly, even a touch of rye-like spice is detectable through the vanilla and milk chocolate? Taste-wise, again, lots of Bourbon input; the wood almost dominating. Nipping spices ricochet around the mouth, but balances nicely at the creamy finish. Ends crisp and pure with gobstopper and late caramel. High quality American oak influenced malt. 61% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

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• Beltion Bagna Dolci (Gold) Benoro (200ml)

  ITALY

  $9. 99

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  ABV: 11%

  For those who love to bake, Beltion's Bagna Benoro Gold provides a high quality flavouring to enhance the flavours of cakes, desserts and ice creams, already diluted to the right alcoholic strength for quick and simple use. Gluten free. 11% Alc./Vol.

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• Beltion Bagna Dolci Alchermes (200ml)

  ITALY

  $9. 99

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  ABV: 11%

  For those who love to make home made cakes, Beltion's Alchermes offers a high quality liqueur, ready to use as a flavouring in cooking. It's already diluted to an appropriate ABV. Gluten free. 11% Alc./Vol.

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  The Observatory 20 Year Old Signature Series Single Grain Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  SCOTLAND

  $99. 99

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  ABV: 40%

  A price/age ratio like this is rarely found. It's not stated where this was distilled, but we do know that it spent its two decades in bourbon casks, eventually being bottled for the Signature Series at 40% ABV. It promises lots of grain sweetness and creamy cask influence.

  Notes from the bottlers... Nose: White chocolate and summer berries, with lemon cheesecake. Palate: Pink marshmallow and dark chocolate, with creamy vanilla and buttered toast. Finish: Vanilla fudge and dusty cocoa.

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  Glenlivet Distillers Reserve Triple Cask Matured Single Malt Scotch Whisky (1000ml)

  Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

  $109. 99

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  ABV: 40%

  Originally part of Glenlivet's Travel Retail series, the Triple Cask Matured Distiller's Reserve expression brings together whisky matured in three different types of cask - traditional casks, American white oak casks and ex-sherry casks. 40% Alc./Vol.

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• Applewood Distillery Unico Mando Mandarine Liqueur (500ml)

  Adelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

  $38. 99

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  ABV: 20%

  The team at Unico Zelo have made a new liqueur using the Riverland's juiciest and biggest mandarins. 'Mando' is Unico’s second foray into sustainable spirits, which last saw them turn imperfect lemons into limoncello. Creators, Laura and Brendan Carter hand-peeled a tonne of imperfect dekopon mandarins, fruit that would otherwise been wasted for being too small or unsightly for consumers. Steeped in grape-based alcohol for six weeks with a final addition of Queensland sugar before bottling, it's recommended over ice or in a Spritz. 20% Alc./Vol.

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  2018 One Remarkable Barrel Bottling No. 2 Shiraz

  Barossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

  $74. 99

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  Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2021-2027)

  ABV: 14.5%

  Closure: Cork

  From vines 120 years old, the resultant wine was matured for 24 months in a seasoned American oak puncheon barrel. Totally opaque black dark red colour with a dark red hue. Pronounced dark plum and liquorice scents meld into some prominent vanillin oak, mocha, earth and spice notes. Flashy and opulent with a silky smooth texture, the palate features ripe dark plum, mocha and liquorice flavours over toasty vanillin oak, earth and spice. Velvety tannins with a sumptuous vanillin oak laden aftertaste.
  Drink over the next 5-6 years.
  Alc. 14.5%

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  2017 Fonseca Vintage Port

  Douro Valley, PORTUGAL

  $199. 00

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  Cellar: 10 - 20 Years (2032-2042)

  ABV: 20%

  Closure: Cork

  Magnificent colour displaying an impenetrable inky black core with an equally dense hue. Still a touch reticent the nose slowly opens to reveal alluring liquorice and confectionary scents which meld into a mix of morello cherry, well integrated spirit and spice notes. Rich, luscious morello cherry and liquorice flavours are backed by rugged, muscly tannins which lend firmness and structure for the long haul. Marzipan, infusions of vanilla and spice ensue. Exceptionally intense and powerful it finishes long, dense and robust.
  Cellar 10-20+ years.
  Alc. 20%

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  The 2017 Vintage Port, not quite bottled when seen but the final blend, is a field blend (with typical grapes like Touriga Nacional, Touriga Francesca, Tinto Cão, Tinta Roriz and Tinta Barroca) aged for approximately 20 months in used French oak. It comes in with 98 grams of residual sugar, a little drier on paper than its Taylor sibling this year. Sappy and sensational in flavor and fruit, this seemingly has moderate tannins around the edges on first taste, velvety texture and a long finish. Despite the first impression of moderation, there is plenty of power here. As it got some aeration, it showed nothing but power and closed down fairly hard. The combination of great fruit and fine structure makes this a potentially great Fonseca, but right now it is obviously immature and not showing everything it has. I'd recommend some patience here.
  96-98 points
  Mark Squires - Wine Advocate (July 2019)

  Picking began at Quinta do Panascal on September 6, the two other quintas in Pinhão that form the 2017 Fonseca Vintage Port, Cruzeiro and Santo António picked on 10 and 17 September respectively. One of the deepest, most opaque color amongst the new Port alumni, it has one of the most backward, almost recalcitrant noses that demands a lot of aeration. It gradually opens to reveal blackberry, melted tar, thyme, clove and violet aromas that are well defined, if maybe just missing the same breeding as Taylor’s. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin. This is fresh and detailed, a slightly more structured Fonseca than expected, quite strict at first with good grip and a lightly spiced, precise finish. Powerful and long on the aftertaste, you can feel this Fonseca 60 seconds after the wine has exited. It deserves 10-15 years in bottle. Excellent, but patience required. The most enigmatic of the 2017 Vintage Ports. Total production is 8,100 cases.
  95 points
  Neal Martin - Vinous

  Ripe and soft with loads of plummy, smoky and earthy character. Full body. Very sweet. Round and very soft textured. Flavorful finish. Drink in 2025 and onwards.
  95 points
  jamessuckling.com

  Dark and dense, with fig bread, baker's chocolate and tar notes leading off before the core flavors of plum, black currant and blackberry paste finally start to emerge. The wild, spirited finish shows cast iron, licorice snap and roasted alder elements, delivering a decidedly chewy feel. A big, old-school, throwback Port that will age at a glacial pace. Best from 2035 through 2060.
  97 points
  James Molesworth - Wine Spectator

  The wine's fine perfumed black plum fruits give a wonderful jammy character while bringing out a fresh edge. These are balanced by the dry core of this beautiful wine with its rich, generous tannins. It will all come together from 2030 in a very fine, integrated wine.
  98 points
  Roger Voss - Wine Enthusiast

  Already beautifully integrated, this is showing great purity and poise. It's open and in its first bloom of youth, with lovely aromatic red berry fruit and floral aromas, plus a touch of leafiness. It's soft and fleshy initially, seemingly not as big as its stablemate Taylor's - and not quite so deep in colour - though with dark chocolate concentration and mid-palate firmness. Lovely full, ripe tannins mass in the mouth, well defined, with fresh berry fruit remerging on the broad, expansive finish.
  95 points
  Richard Mayson - Decanter

  Deepest purple. Wild, perfectly ripe small black berries like elderberry but also the lush sweetness of ripe blackberries plus a stony, rocky edge and just a touch charry. Lush, plush and exotic on the palate, deep-pile, compact, smooth tannins, just enough freshness to balance the rich generosity. The finish is beautifully dry-tasting, the tannins melting on the long finish.
  17.5/20 points
  Julia Harding MW - jancisrobinson.com

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• Hunter Laing & Co. Scarabus Specially Selected Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Islay, SCOTLAND

  $119. 99

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  ABV: 46%

  Third generation indie bottlers and blenders, Hunter & Laing, originally created the Scarabus brand for the 2019 Feis Ile (Islay Festival of Music and Whisky). The name refers to a mystical area on the Isle of Islay, and the name dates back to 13th century, translating to “a rocky place” in Old Norse. This particular bottling carries no age statement (NAS) and the source is is not disclosed (other expressions are in the pipeline). It comes handsomely presented and bottled at 46% / non chill filtered with a flavour profile summed up as "A great all around Islay".

  Other reviews... ... showcasing a real skill for blending and if Compass Box were to release this – noting the branding and visual apparel is very much of their ilk – it’d be wrapped up in more nonsense than a Boris Johnson leadership campaign;... Thankfully, we have a common sense approach, delivering a worthwhile whisky and an affordable one. It shows what can be achieved with a little skill. Setting a fair price for the experience and not trying to fleece whisky drinkers. A welcome surprise and something to quell the overhyped passion many have for the Lagavulin 8-year-old. - malt-review.com

  Notes from the bottlers... Islay peat smoke and sea salt on the nose, followed by warming leather notes, stewed rhubarb and a wonderful vanilla sweetness in the mouth, leading to a rich lingering finish.

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  Drumshanbo Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey (700ml)

  IRELAND

  $109. 99

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  ABV: 43%

  Ranked number 14 in Whisky Advocate Magazine's 2020 Top 20.

  Tasting note: Located in the rural town of Drumshanbo, the Shed Distillery was founded in 2014 by PJ Rigney. Five Holstein pot stills (three for whiskey, two for gin), as well as two copper column stills are employed. One of the more anticipated Irish releases of the year, their single pot still whiskey is triple distilled from Irish barley and Irish Barra oats. Maturation takes place in a combination of x-Bourbon and x-Oloroso Sherry casks. Pale gold in colour, the aroma presents youthful but soft aromas of gobstopper, pear drops and dried fruits - in particular, apricots. A medium bodied, fruity, juicy, clean spirit that finishes creamy, genteel yet vibrant, showing pitch perfect sweet-dry balance and hints of Bounty bar through the aftertaste. Summery and delicious. 43% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

  Other reviews... After decades of consolidation, Ireland is experiencing a craft whiskey renaissance. Founded in 2014, The Shed Distillery delivers the first whiskey from the western province of Connacht in over a century. Polished creamy sweetness and aromatic spices herald this striking dram, which has been triple-distilled and then matured in first-fill bourbon and oloroso sherry casks. Aromas of caramel, brioche, satsuma, and dried apricot draw you in, ushering in a luscious palate of pear, apple, and freewheeling spices bolstered by dried citrus, lime, and toasted coconut. Number 14 in the 2020 Top 20. 43% Alc./Vol.
  92 points - whiskyadvocate.com, reviewed by: Jonny McCormick (Winter 2020)

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  Penderyn Portwood Single Malt Welsh Whisky (700ml)

  WALES

  $199. 99

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  ABV: 46%

  Note: Due to the gift box design these often arrive in to our store suffering from minor damage in transit. This is out of our control. When we dispatch to you we will re-pack to avoid further damage in transit but you should allow for possible scuffing/bruising or rips in the cardboard/handling marks.

  A big seller in France and one of the more full-bodied expressions Penderyn offers, this fruit'n'nut chocolate affair has a soft, rounded mouthfeel, light red berry character and a fresh, vibrant finish. A significant step up from the 41% bottlings, the extra ABV gives Penderyn a confident stride. It also demonstrates why they continue with Port maturations. The fruity wine influence clearly compliments the distillate's slightly tropical style. 46% Alc./Vol Non chill filtered.

  Other reviews... Subtle, well-judged port cask influence integrates well with the Penderyn spirit to produce an entrancing whisky. Substantial aromas of chocolate, dried fruits, dates, cocoa, snuff, and a prickle of spices rise from the glass. There’s good weight in the mouth, with flavors of chocolate, gingersnap, dates, dried cranberry, forest honey, a supportive chorus of spices, and a heavenly finish of dark sweet fruits.
  91 points - whiskyadvocate.com, reviewed by: Jonny McCormick (Winter 2019)

  Gold 2020 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
  Gold 2019 Whiskies of the World (Best in Class)
  Gold 2019 IWSC Worldwide Whiskies

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• Ardbeg 25 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Islay, SCOTLAND

  $2699. 00

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  The newest, oldest whisky to join Ardbeg's core range is an impressively packaged 25 year old, an age statement not seen since the 'Lord of the Isles' bottlings over a decade ago. It's also the oldest permanent addition to the brand, distilled in the 1990s, and available in limited quantities due to its age and rarity. Readers should note that very little whisky was produced at the distillery in the middle '90s. Ardbeg’s production halted in 1981, then resumed in 1989 under Hiram Walker but remained at a low level until late 1996. Most Ardbeg enthusiasts will have tasted little from this distillery's 'quiet period'. Hence, this first edition represents a genuine slice of Islay history.

  Dr Bill Lumsden, Ardbeg’s chief whisky creator, comments: “After a quarter of a century in the cask, you’d be forgiven for imagining that Ardbeg 25 Years Old would have lost some of the hallmark smoky punch. I can assure you it hasn’t.... And yet there’s also a remarkable complexity and elegance to this whisky that I find utterly captivating. It’s unmistakably Ardbeg, but unlike any Ardbeg you’ve tasted before.”

  Strikingly presented in a gun metal coloured bottle, Ardbeg 25 comes housed in a case featuring a modern metallic take on the classic Ardbeg knotwork, symbolic of the untamed complexity of this extraordinary whisky.

  Notes from Ardbeg... smoked cream, peppermint, toffee, fennel and pine resin on the nose, leading to a ‘vibrant, hot peppery mouthfeel’ with flavours of sherbet lemon, carbolic soap and tar, creamy toffee, aniseed and chilli pepper. The finish is said to be long, mellow and lingering, with cream, fudge and antiseptic notes. Non chill filtered. 46% Alc./Vol.

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• Warenghem Distillery Armorik Sherry Cask Single Malt French Whisky (700ml)

  Brittany, FRANCE

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  A fairly youthful, entry level malt in the Armorik core range, aged in old Oloroso sherry casks. 46% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

  Other reviews... We had tried a 'sherry finish' at 40% vol. back in 2012 that was still a bit hesitant, but I know there's been big progress since back then, generally speaking. Colour: light gold. Nose: nice and cakey, I'd even dare mention kouign amann, that wonderful Breton cake that's shock-full of butter and caramel. Other than that, we have the usual walnut cake, which I always love, raisins, honey and dried figs. It's perfect easy sherry, and full-maturation this time. Mouth: very good, classic easier sherry indeed, with a little more citrus on the palate, marmalade, vanilla, honey… Nothing to throw away here, on the contrary, we're in the same league as that of the younger sherried Scottish malts. The well-reputed ones. Finish: rather long, a little tenser, fruitier, with some mandarine liqueur (Mandarine Napoléon) plus honey and fudge. Comments: works very well. 84 points - whiskyfun.com

  Notes from the producers... NOSE: Intense, very fine and elegant, subtly influenced by the sherry. The delicacy of vanilla and citrus is revealed with a touch of mint and dried fruit. MOUTH: Nicely balanced and well rounded, with notes of crème brûlée, plums and roasted almonds. FINISH: Light vanilla aroma, warm from the sherry, spicy.

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  Nadeson Collis Inception

  Henty, Victoria,

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  ABV: 12.5%

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  This has been something that Ray Nadeson, vigneron at Lethbridge, Geelong, has been working on quietly for 13-plus-years. Under some pressure, people asking for the stuff that is, Ray decided to take the wine from a home consumption drink and onto the market. October 2019 is the disgorgement (the first commercial one). Around 75% (chardonnay) is 2017 material that has been in barrel and 25% comes from material blended from a solera (which has chardonnay with pinot noir and pinot meunier dating back to 2003). Fruit comes from Drumborg, Henty. An impressive suite of new sparkling Australian wine.
  Really full, textural and rich sparkling with honey, toast, nutty and very strong saline characters rolling around. Vinous in a way, but full-bodied, a touch of sherbetty lift and light white vinegar tang, a funky kind of fizz with lots of personality, vivacious feel and gentle bubbles. Lots of complexity and interest here. Drink 2020 - 2024.
  93 points
  Mike Bennie – The Wine Front (February 2020)

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  2018 Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe Chateauneuf du Pape La Crau

  Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $199. 00

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  The final blend of the 2018 Chateauneuf du Pape La Crau will include 60% to 65% Grenache, 15% each Mourvèdre and Syrah, with the remainder Cinsault. Boasting complex scents of roses, black tea, raspberries and cherries on the nose, it follows that up with a full-bodied palate that's silky and airy in texture yet flavorful and tremendously long on the finish. It fits perfectly with the Brunier's stated goal of pursuing elegance.
  94-96 points
  Joe Czerwinski - Wine Advocate (Aug 2019)

  Traditionally dominated by clairette (45%) and grenache blanc (30%), then roussanne and bourboulenc. The vines average 50+ years and there’s a very restrained nose with dialed-back white-pear and chalk aromas with dried flowers, too. The palate has a super fresh, zippy feel and a long, juicy and attractive core of fresh, salty minerals. The balance is innate and very fluid.
  96 points
  jamessuckling.com

  The flagship of this great estate is the 2018 Châteauneuf Du Pape and it could quite possibly be one of the longest lived wines in the 2018 vintage, which in general, is a charming, forward vintage geared for consumption in the first decade of life. Revealing a more ruby, almost translucent color as well as a great perfume of wild strawberries, blackberries, Asian spices, peppery garrigue, and flowers, it hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, a building, undeniable sense of minerality, plenty of mid-palate depth, and enough tannins to warrant 2-3 years or bottle age. It has the more upfront, expressive style of the vintage yet my money is on this evolving for 15-20 years.
  94 points
  Jeb Dunnuck

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• Licor 43 Horchata Liqueur (700ml)

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  A deliciously light, creamy Spanish liqueur inspired by the traditional horchata recipe from Valencia and infused with the original Licor 43. Expect delicately sweet Mediterranean flavours layered with tiger nut (one of the earliest domesticated tubers, highly prized in ancient Egypt) as well as spice and citrus. It's also dairy free and vegan. 16% Alc./Vol.

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  Monopole Heidsieck & Co Blue Top Brut Champagne

  Champagne, FRANCE

  $69. 99

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  ABV: 12%

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  Fine satiny white mousse overlays a pale straw coloured base that has pale gold tinged edges and a steady stream of fine bubbles flowing through it. Aromas of pear and toast meld with citrus and yeast lees like notes. Rich vanillin pear, dried honey and toast flavours are framed by a creamy textural feel with elements of yeast lees and baked apple lying underneath. Dry crisp finish with a full yet refreshing aftertaste.
  Drink over the next 3-4 years.
  Alc. 12%

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• G.E. Massenez Creme de Framboise (Raspberry) Liqueur (700ml)

  Alsace, FRANCE

  $59. 99

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  ABV: 20%

  Historically, the raspberry has been a much prized delicacy, captured here in this verstatile liqueur from Massenez. Uncompromising on quality, G.E. Massenez is today universally acclaimed for his 'eaux de vie' (fruit brandies) as well as his crème liqueurs. The company has won many awards at international exhibitions. 20% Alc./Vol.

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  Glen Scotia Campbeltown Harbour Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

  Campbeltown, SCOTLAND

  $84. 99

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  ABV: 40%

  Other reviews... ...A degree of depth is supplied by the most delicate smokiness...89.5 points
  - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2021

  ...This is lightly peated Glen Scotia matured in bourbon casks apparently. Colour: gold. Nose: there is indeed peat. A rather medical and coastal style that seems to be emblematic of these lightly peated Scotias. I get salty butter, hot cross buns, smoked grains, cereals, hot wash and a wee glimmer of fruits underneath - things like ripe melon and citrons. Rather impressive I have to say. Mouth: rather simple with these notes of smoked hay, straw, raw barley, roast potato, grass, olive oil and a few stray bits of lemon peel. Perhaps some beach pebbles and dried rosemary as well. Unusual but rather fun. Finish: surprisingly good length. Smoked oatmeal, oatcakes, cereals, soot and crushed seashells. Comments: This humble little Glen Scotia is really quite charming. If they gave it an age statement of 5 or 8 years old it would add a further notch of class I think. But, as it is, it’s an easy an quaffable youngster that feels refreshingly un-doctored by active oak. 82 points - whiskyfun.com

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• G.E. Massenez Creme de Banane (Banana) Liqueur (700ml)

  Alsace, FRANCE

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  ABV: 20%

  The word “Crème” is applied to liqueurs to denote the predominant flavour of that particular drink and usually, a higher than normal sugar content. Flavour wise, Banana liqueurs fall some where between decadent, dessert styles and slightly drier versions, sometimes with added vanilla or other herbs and spices. Expect this to be on the sweeter side. 20% Alc./Vol.

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• 1971 Castarede Bas Armagnac (700ml)

  Armagnac, FRANCE

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  ABV: 40%

  Founded in 1832, Castarede is the oldest still operating in Armagnac. The armagnac is produced at Chateau de Maniban, situated in the heart of the Bas-Armagnac region just to the south of Mauleon - d’Armagnac. Under the guidance of six generations of the family, the house makes available vintage and non-vintage Armagnacs distilled primarily between 1900-2000, sourcing fruit from throughout the Bas Armagnac region. Notes for the 1971 describe "A very smooth and agreeable armagnac, with a generous aromas." 40% Alc./Vol.

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  Laurent-Perrier Cuvee Rose Champagne Brut

  Champagne, FRANCE

  $160. 00

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  ABV: 12%

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  A lacy mousse shows good hold over a salmon pink coloured base that has a very persistent stream of tiny bubbles flowing through it. Delicate raspberry, winter strawberry and toast scents overlay yeast lees and a chalky minerality. The racy palate features light peach, water melon and winter strawberry flavour which are married to subtle toast nuances. Dry chalky finish with crisp acidity and a sculptured medium length aftertaste that’s fine and elegant.
  Drink over the next 3-4 years.
  Alc. 12%

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  Fragrant wafts of smoke and spice accent the steeped raspberry and mandarin orange peel flavors of this tightly meshed rosé Champagne, which is backed by a vivid spine of mouthwatering acidity and is silky on the palate, with hints of dried herb, licorice and toasted almond playing on the finish. Drink now through 2025.
  93 points
  Wine Spectator

  Laurent Perrier first released this rosé in 1968, well before it became fashionable to have a pink-hued Champagne in the portfolio. 100% Pinot Noir is sourced from both the north and south sectors of the Montagne de Reims sub-region, and famously draws its colour from skin contact rather than the more usual addition of red wine. It has striking freshness on the nose, bags of pure, zippy strawberry and raspberry fruit flavours, and satisfying vivacity. It's beautifully balanced with a long finish, and calls for a carpaccio of raw salmon.
  92 points
  Decanter

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  Widow Jane The Vaults 15 Year Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml)

  UNITED STATES

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  A blend of Bourbons from Tennessee and Indiana aged for 15-17 years, with the batch finished in casks made from five year air-seasoned Appalachian oak. Self described as the company's most hedonistic Bourbon to date, the super-seasoned barrels bestow a deeper colour and richer flavours. Expect decadent notes of dark brown sugar, roasted vanilla bean and exotic spice.

  There are varying reports on the outturn which suggest somewhere between 3500 -5000 bottles were produced. Regardless, very little has made it to Australia and details will vary from batch to batch. Non-chill filtered. 49.5% Alc./Vol.

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  Distilleries et Domaines de Provence Vermouth Forcalquier (750ml)

  FRANCE

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  ABV: 18%

  Tasting note: Gold coloured with lifted, bittersweet herbal aromas including grapefruit, pineapple fruit juice and minted peas. Medium bodied with semi-sweet, fruity-herbal flavours and a root vegetable-like finish. Ends lively, refreshing, gently bitter, grapefruity, herbal and long. Serve chilled. 18% Alc./Vol.

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• Wheatley Vodka (700ml)

  Kentucky, UNITED STATES

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  ABV: 41%

  Buffalo Trace Master Distiller, Harlen Wheatley has been a driving force behind the quest to craft the perfect vodka. And if he was going to put his name on it, he wasn't going to be content with making "bubblegum spirit". It's something industry insiders rarely talk about, but the majority of vodkas start out as grain neutral spirit (GNS) manufactured by massive industrial plants, usually near where most of the grain is farmed. Vodka brands will take this GNS and then either redistill it, filter it, dilute it or sometimes just directly bottle it. The rest is about presentation and marketing. Wheatley takes the path less trodden. It's been a passion project of many years involving significant trial and error. A sweet spot was achieved by distilling ten times using majority corn plus Red Winter Wheat, the same wheat as used in Pappy Van Winkle and Weller Bourbons. (Once fermented, it could literally be used to make Bourbon!) Adds Wheatley, “They're good ingredients to give the vodka that soft, delicate finish that we like". Limestone filtered water adds magnesium and calcium while filtering out elements like iron.

  "I think it’s an unusual thing to do,” says Wheatley in regards to his process and his lack of reliance on sourcing GNS. “When you walk down the vodka aisle, 80 percent or more are straight neutral spirit — it’s all about packaging and the story.”

  Critics and bartenders agree that the result stands out from the pack. In short, don't underestimate the difference a well crafted spirit will make to cocktails, even when you're mixing heavily.

  Other reviews... We all know that Buffalo Trace can make world class whiskey but what about vodka? The answer is a triumphant yes. Wheatley Vodka shows complex aromas of earthy, toasted grains and yellow cake. The palate is rich and bold bolstered by its couple of extra degrees of alcohol. Here, more flavors of baked wheat contribute to an almost chewy texture. The finish packs a little bit of heat but the impression is more mineral and spicy than unpleasant. This is a vodka who’s merits can be enjoyed on its own properly chilled. 41% Alc./Vol. 90 points - distiller.com

  Double Gold World Wine & Spirits Competition.

  World Vodka Awards 2019 - Best American Pure Neutral.

  92 points - Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2019

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• Brookies Shirl the Pearl Cumquat Gin (700ml)

  New South Wales, AUSTRALIA

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  ABV: 37.7%

  A seasonal Gin with uplifting, zesty characteristics and refreshing waves of orange blossom. Named after the distiller's grandmother 'Shirley', aka ‘Shirl the Pearl’ who was an adventurer, skier, and one of Australia’s first female pilots. She also made a mean bootleg Cumquat Gin! To create this contemporary version, locally grown cumquats are steeped in Brookies Dry Gin for several months. 37.7% Alc./Vol.

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• Beltion Excellent Coffeebar Coffee Liqueur (500ml)

  ITALY

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  ABV: 25%

  A deep brown liqueur with an intense yet smooth espresso coffee flavour. Perfect over ice, also ideal for cocktails like the B52 or Black Russian. 25% Alc./Vol.

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  The Lark Distillery Chinotto Cask Release Single Malt Australian Whisky (500ml)

  Tasmania, AUSTRALIA

  $230. 00

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  ABV: 44%

  An Italian-inspired release from Lark. In a moment of experimental creativity, Head Distiller, Chris Thomson finished Lark whisky in casks hand seasoned with vibrant chinotto citrus. Lark's thick, smoky viscosity melded seamlessly with the sweet intensity of the Chinotto, creating an unconventional malt. You'll find aromas of soft sweet smoke, lemon zest and malted milkshakes followed by flavours of charred citrus, gingerbread, sweet Tasmanian peat, chocolate and bitter orange oil. 44% Alc./Vol.

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• That Spirited Lot Island Flower Gin (700ml)

  Victoria, AUSTRALIA

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  ABV: 43%

  'Island Flower Gin' is inspired by co-founder Kate's travels to Southern Japan & the Okinawa Islands. Its pink tint is achieved by a maceration of hibiscus flowers post-distillation (Hibiscus are a symbol of Okinawa and bloom all year round). One shot pot distilled from Australian grape spirit, the aroma offers base notes of juniper and coriander, accented with the sweetness of dried apples, fig, date, hibiscus flower & highlights of zingy lemon. Try it with a fresh lemon slice or serve neat or with soda. 43% Alc./Vol.

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  2018 Armstead Estate Moorabbee Road Heathcote Shiraz

  Heathcote, Victoria, AUSTRALIA

  $26. 99

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  ABV: 14.1%

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  Totally opaque black dark red core with a bright purple dark red hue. Aromas of liquorice and dark plum have a eucalypt overlay with some vanillin confectionary and subtle spicy earth notes also present. Soft and plush the mid weighted palate is generously endowed with dark cherry, plum, liquorice and eucalypt flavours. Some light vanillin cedar and pepper are also present. Fine grained tannins finishing with good freshness and a modest aftertaste.
  Drink over the next 2-3 years.
  Alc. 14.1%

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  2016 Nervi Conterno Gattinara Vigna Molsino Magnum (1500ml)

  Piedmont, ITALY

  $530. 00

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  ABV: 14%

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  This wine was not produced in 2017, so the next vintage in this mini vertical is the 2016 Gattinara Vigna Molsino. The name "Molsino" is a dialect derivative of the Italian word for "soft," and it comes from the pretty contours of the hills that characterize the Gattinara landscape and the warm, lightly windy and sunny microclimate that this specific growing site enjoys. Indeed, the wine offers rich fruit flavors of wild berry and blackcurrant with solid structure and firmness. Pretty notes of pressed violet, earth and iron ore also appear. This Nebbiolo plays a hand similar to Barolo in terms of its inner power and its superior aging potential. Drink 2022 - 2040.
  94 points
  Monica Larner - Wine Advocate (Dec 2021)

  Tasted next to the Valferana, the 2016 Gattinara Vigna Molsino is much more nervous in feel. Iron, dried herbs, sweet dried cherry, mint, crushed rocks, white pepper and earthy notes give the Molsino a good deal of aromatic complexity to match its intense, saline-infused minerality. Today, though, the tannins and acids are almost overpowering. Readers will find an old-school, classically austere Gattinara that needs 10-15 years to be at its best. The 2016 is an absolute jewel of a wine, but it should be purchased only by readers with either very good genes are a ton of optimism regarding their own longevity.
  96+ points
  Antonio Galloni - Vinous

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• 2010 Compagnie des Indes Mauritius (Secret Distillery) 9 Year Old Rum (700ml)

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  ABV: 42%

  Mauritian rums are slowly making their way to our shores. This one's from a single cask yielding 455 bottles at 43% Alc./Vol. The distillery is not disclosed.

  Located off the coast of Madagascar, the island of Mauritius is a relative newcomer to the global rum scene. Sugar cane was introduced from Java during the Dutch period (1598-1710), mainly to produce an alcoholic drink. During his service in the 18th century, the French Governor, Bertrand-François Mahé de Labourdonnais, was the first to support the development of the rum industry in Mauritius. From 1810, the country became a British colony and gradually transformed itself into a plantation economy with sugarcane as the primary crop. Later, in 1852, Dr Pierre Charles François Harel saw opportunities to create quality rums on the island. Today, it's home to six distilleries and remains one of the few countries to offer both Traditional and Agricultural style rums, dark, light and spiced, the latter usually infused with the island's abundant local crops of spices and coffee.

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• Beltion Excellent Chocolate Cream Liqueur (500ml)

  ITALY

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  ABV: 16%

  A creamy liqueur containing milk and chocolate, ideal for confectionary or adding to cakes and desserts. 16% Alc./Vol.

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  2016 Nervi Conterno Gattinara Vigna Valferana Magnum (1500ml)

  Piedmont, ITALY

  $530. 00

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  The 2016 Gattinara Vigna Valferana comes from a site whose name comes from the Italian for "valley of iron," or "Valle di Ferro." The vineyards are a bit lower in elevation (compared to Molsino) in an area that sees a little more rain and a few degrees lower in average annual temperatures. The fruit is harvested later as a result, and that extra hang time is especially appreciated by the Nebbiolo grape that tends to grow in complexity and depth in the longer seasons (like 2016). This wine shows polished and tight tannin structure with a pretty playlist of wild berries, forest floor, tarry smoke, pressed violet and rusty nail aromas that are so becoming to this grape and to the exciting wines of the up-and-coming Gattinara appellation.
  Drink 2022 - 2040.
  94+ points
  Monica Larner - Wine Advocate (Dec 2021)

  The 2016 Gattinara Vigna Valferana is every bit as impressive from bottle as it was from cask. Rich and resonant, the 2016 is so supremely beautiful as it opens up in the glass. It is a wine of real breadth and textural expansiveness. Rose petal, mint, sweet dried cherry, tar, anise and orange peel are some of the nuances that emerge, but the Valferana is a wine to admire for its total sense of balance. In a word: Lights out. Make that two words.
  96 points
  Antonio Galloni - Vinous

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  2016 Renato Ratti Barolo Rocche dell'Annunziata

  Piedmont, ITALY

  $250. 00

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  ABV: 14.5%

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  From the first sip, you are made aware of the power and depth of this wine. At the top of the estate portfolio, the Renato Ratti 2016 Barolo Rocche dell'Annunziata is the most structured and layered expression, with fruit from one of the flagship vineyards of La Morra. The power of the wine unfolds with dark fruit, cassis and crushed rock. I gave my sample ample aeration, and that made all the difference. I tasted menthol and balsam herb in a fluid and ever-changing exchange. The Conca shows more mineral definition, and the Rocche dell'Annunziata is all about power, depth and length.
  96+ points
  Monica Larner - Wine Advocate (July 2020)

  The 2016 Barolo Rocche dell’Annunziata is a classic Barolo from La Morra’s most famous site. Fresh flowers, pine, mint, crushed rocks and red berry fruit are all finely-knit. The Rocche is translucent and finessed, with notable energy and tons of palate presence, all in a more traditional style than has been the norm in recent years. There is some youthful austerity, but nothing a bit of time in bottle can’t soften.
  94+ points
  Antonio Galloni - Vinous

  This is so wonderfully perfumed with tangerine and strawberry aromas that rise out of the glass in a spectacular way. The palate is full, yet so fine-textured, with super-polished tannins and a finish that goes on for minutes. A sublime Barolo. Try after 2025, but already a joy to taste.
  97 points
  JamesSuckling.com

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  2017 Fontodi Flaccianello della Pieve

  Tuscany, ITALY

  $280. 00

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  ABV: 15%

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  The Fontodi 2017 Flaccianello della Pieve is a standout wine of the dry vintage. This pure Sangiovese opens to a dark garnet color with more visible concentration and density compared to recent past editions. This is a beautiful wine with pliant tannins, dark fruit richness, balanced acidity and a fruit-forward 15% alcohol content. The wine is big and bold when weighed on the Flaccianello scale (and even more so when weighed on the Sangiovese scale) with dark cherry, plum, spice, violet, chalk and campfire ash. Despite that power and inner opulence, this wine adds that zesty Sangiovese character with fresh acidity and an energized approach. This Flaccianello is whole and complete with the natural firmness and structure to hold it steady during the aging process. A small part of amphorae-aged fruit is added to the blend.
  96 points
  Monica Larner - Wine Advocate (Aug 2020)

  The 2017 Flaccianello della Pieve is fabulous. Dark, sensual and enveloping, the 2017 captures the essence of the house style in its textural richness and baritone inflections. Black cherry, plum, spice, new leather, licorice and chocolate infuse the 2017 with tremendous richness. The 2017 spent 18 months in barrique followed by 6 months in cask, the same aging regime as the Vigna del Sorbo, but with a bit more new oak. That approach worked very well, as the Flaccianello stands out for its exceptional textural elegance and finesse. It is a positively stellar wine.
  97 points
  Antonio Galloni - Vinous

  Very high-toned and muscular red with crushed cherries, blackberries and walnuts. Some dried earth. It’s full-bodied and chewy with solid tannins that form the wine. Beautiful ripe fruit in the center palate. Needs time to soften.
  95 points
  James Suckling

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