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Old Forester 1910 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky (750ml)Kentucky, UNITED STATES$139. 99Bottle$1679.88 DozenABV: 46.5%Collectors note, this marks the fourth and final expression of the Whisky Row Series. On 22nd October 1910, a fire on the bottling line halted production of Old Forester. Complicating matters, there was a vat of mature whisky waiting to be bottled. Otherwise facing ruin, the whisky was instead stored in new, charred oak containers to rest until the line could be repaired. What emerged was remarkable enough to become an entirely new expression, but one that wasn't to be labelled as "Bourbon" - even though it fits all the legal requirements. The double barreling was the first documented of its kind, now mimicked in this Old Forester that sees a second maturation at a low proof in barrels "charred nearly to the point of incineration”, allowing more of the sweet wood sugars to dissolve into the whiskey. The term "Old Fine Whisky" has been adopted as a historical nod for this edition. 46.5% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... Not sure how much time you have in the day. But anyone with less than twenty minutes to spare shouldn't even think about starting on this one. Easily one of the most complex and satisfying bourbons out here. 95.5 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2025-26
...The last expression in the Whiskey Row series delivers a uniquely satisfying experience that stands out among both its siblings and other double barreled expressions at large. For some, this release may find the extreme char may be too much. Oak is predominant throughout the entire sip and lingers for a long time once the sip ends. However I find this to be Old Forester 1910’s main selling point. The oak influence comes off as refined and sweet and doesn’t come across as dry until the very end. It’s a nice deviation from other double barreled products on the market and one that finds a nice place in the Whiskey Row series lineup. OId Forester 1910 had high expectations to live up to. It was saved as the last expression in the Whiskey Row series and it came after the highly adored Old Forester 1920. Despite not quite living up to the same bang for your buck that Old Forester 1920 delivers, it does succeed in delivering a unique sip that’s very enjoyable in its own right. - breakingbourbon.com
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The Kraken Dark Caramel and Cornish Sea Salt Black Spiced Rum (700ml) - Limited EditionBARBADOSReduced from $89.99$79. 99Bottle$959.88 DozenABV: 40%An affordable treat offering a modern, dessert-like twist on traditional spiced rum, Kraken's Dark Caramel and Cornish Sea Salt release is a variation on the original, featuring a rich, sweet, and slightly savoury profile with strong notes of salted caramel, molasses, and coffee with a velvety finish. Sip or mix! 40% Alc./Vol.
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2025 Chateau Lynch-Moussas Pre-Arrival OfferPauillac, Bordeaux, FRANCE$62. 99Bottle$755.88 DozenClosure: CorkOther Reviews...
The 2025 Lynch Moussas is so classy. Silky and refined, the 2025 is all charm. All the elements are so well-balanced. Readers will find a Pauillac of undeniable appeal. This is so precise. The 2025 is going to need a few years to soften, as the tannins are quite imposing, and yet there is so much wine. A major step forward. Drink 2033-2050.
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Antonio Galloni - VinousThis is more structured, medium- to full-bodied, more chewy but balanced, with dark fruit, grainy but appealing, incisive with a sense of generosity. Pretty and subtle al dente currants. A blend of 77% cabernet sauvignon and 33% merlot.
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James SucklingClean fragrance on the nose, black fruit and wild purple flowers with some creamy chocolate and vanilla touches. Round and filling, but less fleshy than Les Hauts, more taught and streamlined with focus and bite to the Cab strawberry and black currant fruit – pure and precise – with a lick of liquorice, graphite, cedar, tobacco, cigar, salt, flint and clove spice. Serious but with charm. Mint, freshness, a real Pauillac wine with strength but not too muscular. Drink 2030-2046.
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2011 Signatory Vintage Macduff 13 Year Old 100 Proof Edition #55 Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Highlands, SCOTLAND$119. 99Bottle$1439.88 DozenABV: 57.1%A seaside distillery, located on the banks of the River Deveron, next to the Moray Firth, Macduff was built in 1960 in response to the post-war whisky boom. With its classical and functional structure, it produces a spirit known for being nutty with a gentle, fruity sweetness. Matured in first fill & refill Oloroso Sherry butts, this high-strength edition from Signatory Vintage should be quite the winter warmer! 57.1% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.
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Egans Vintage Single Grain Irish Whiskey (700ml)IRELAND$124. 99Bottle$1499.88 DozenABV: 46%Matured in American oak casks for a minimum of eight years. Bright gold. Aromas of vanilla wafer, caramel and custard countered by straw / grass. Some balsa wood? Slightly rum-like after air contact. A middleweight, mildly oily grain with a pleasing balance of caramel, vanilla and emerging fruitiness. Glides through the finish which is judiciously spiced, crisp, warming. Good length. 46% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.
Other reviews... From vintage 2009, this bourbon cask matured whiskey is around the 8 year mark. Vanilla custard tarts, digestive biscuits, green vegetal notes, and scents of a bakery counter pull you in. Caramel, active spices, soft fruits, peach, apple, pear, pepper, and golden sultana flavors, but as the caramels slide into toffee the grain character becomes more evident into the finish.
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Seaweed & Aeons & Vanilla & Butterscotch Blended Scotch Whisky (700ml)SCOTLANDReduced from $109.99$89. 99Bottle$1079.88 DozenABV: 40%Featuring a 50/50 blend of peated Islay single malt and a 30-year-old blended grain whisky, this pairs smoky, coastal notes with intense sweetness, delivering flavours of salted caramel, toasted marshmallow, vanilla, and butterscotch. 40% Alc./Vol.
- The Macallan 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - Annual 2016 ReleaseSpeyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND$1499. 00Bottle$17988.00 DozenABV: 43%
Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product pictured.
Another variation on the ever-changing labeling conventions for Macallan - this 18 Year old now carrying a release year rather than a "vintage distilled" statement.Exclusively matured in specially selected sherry oak casks from Jerez, Spain. One only to sell. 43% Alc./Vol.
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2023 Robert Oatley Finisterre GrenacheMcLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$44. 99Bottle$539.88 DozenMinimum 6 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinRich and succulent with polished yet sturdily built tannins and a sense of freshness across the long finish.
Sourced from vines with an average age of 80 years old with maturation taking place in older large format French oak. Deep dark red core with black tinged edges and a red to dark red hue. Spicy red raspberry and red liquorice aromas are trailed by some subtle vanilla, dried herb, crushed rock and pepper notes. Rich, succulent dark raspberry, liquorice and ripe cherry fruits flood the mouth with notions of vanillin spice, crushed rock and pepper the undercard. Polished yet sturdily built tannin structure with a sense of freshness across the long, juicy finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 13.5%Other Reviews…..
From Blewitt Springs’ Loulakis vineyard off 80-year-old bush vines. This spent six months in old, large format oak. Rollicking red fruits and musky, rosy florals in a tenor range, reflecting the chill season and the relatively early picking theme of this cuvée to retain fruitful verve and drive. It’s supple and finely tannic, and a very neat, well-constructed wine; polished, but with a distinct grenache revival feel. Drink by 2031.
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2025 Paladino Pinot GrigioVeneto, ITALY$13. 99Bottle$167.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2026-2027)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinA delicious, shapely textured Pinot Grigio that shows admirable intensity for its price.
This fantastic entry level Pinot Grigio that delivers on both intensity and texture was produced by the Rocca family who have been producing wines since the late 1800’s. This wine hails from the Veneto region in northeastern Italy, renowned for its picturesque vineyards and a climate that is ideal for producing crisp white wines.
Brilliant very pale straw almost water like colour with faint green toned edges. Delightful pear and red apple scents flow from the glass with whiffs of lime and wet stone also evident. Delicious pear and red apple fruits caress the palate with a shapely textural feel. Delicate lime, quince and wet stone elements linger across the back half. Showing admirable intensity for its price, brisk acidity lines the lengthy, river stone like finish.
Drink over the next year.
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2025 Reillys Pinot GrisEden Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$16. 99Bottle$203.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2026-2027)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinA fresh, energetic Pinot Gris with delicious pear, green to red apple and lime fruits.
Brilliant very pale straw colour with a watery hue. Ripe pear and red apple aromas fill the nostrils with some quince, delicate musk and spice notes also evident. Delicious pear, green to red apple and lime fruits are underscored by crisp acidity. Subtle musk and spicy quince elements sit in the background. Finishes fresh and energetic.
Drink over the next year.
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2024 Max Ferdinand Richter Estate RieslingMosel, GERMANY$42. 99Bottle$515.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 10%Closure: StelvinFrisky with an energetic river stone like feel and long refreshing dry to off dry finish.
Brilliant very pale straw colour with green toned edges and a watery hue. Lime, green apple and citrus aromas sail through the nostrils followed by some wet slate, oyster shell and mineral notes. Frisky acidity underpins lime, red apple and orange blossom flavours. Honeysuckle and slatey mineral elements ensue. Energetic river stone like feel with a long refreshing dry to off dry finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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2025 Freycinet Wineglass Bay Sauvignon BlancTasmania, AUSTRALIA$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2026-2027)ABV: 14.2%Closure: StelvinIntensely flavoured with crunchy acidity and impressive textural volume across the scrumptious finish.
Brilliant very pale straw colour with green highlighted edges and a watery hue. Pungent herbaceous gooseberry, passionfruit and green apple scents jump out of the glass trailed by some grassy asparagus like notes. Outstanding intensity with mouth watering gooseberry, passionfruit and lime fruits intermingling with some herbaceous grassy asparagus and mineral elements. Crunchy acidity with impressive textural volume across the scrumptious finish.
Drink over the next year.
Alc. 14.2%Other Reviews…..
Estate-grown, East Coast sauvignon blanc; 40% barrel fermented in old French oak barriques. Bright and lifted with aromas of gooseberry, passionfruit and citrus with hints of crushed stone, a whiff of flint, white flowers and sea spray. Crisp and mouth-filling, with light clotted-cream tones and soft spice. The flavours swell on the mid-palate before focusing with a minerally cadence. Drink by 2029.
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2022 Reillys R ShirazClare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$16. 99Bottle$203.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2026-2030)ABV: 15.5%Closure: StelvinBig, rich, robust Clare Valley Shiraz.
A long time customer favourite, Reillys R Shiraz consistently delivers a big, hefty drinking experience. Produced from a blend of the best fruit off the 18 year old St Clare vineyard and a parcel from the 50 year old dry grown Home Block vineyard (around 20%) to provide the wine with additional depth and density. All parcels of fruit are basket pressed, then the wine spends 18 months in French oak barrels maturing.
Dense inky black heart with a very deep dark red black hue. Intense ripe black cherry and liquorice scents flood the nostrils with some spicy vanillin cedar, subtle earthy leather and pepper notes also evident. Rich, opulent liquorice and black cherry fruits are intermeshed with smouldering vanillin cedar and peppered earth characters. A firmly built tannin structure imparts a robust feel across the finish which shows some heat.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
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2023 Leeuwin Estate Siblings ShirazMargaret River, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: 4 - 5 Years (2030-2031)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinFresh and inky with lively acidity, chalky tannins and a bright, tightly wound finish.
Pitch black in colour with a bright dark purple hue. Blackpepper laced aromas of liquorice and black cherry are trailed by smoky cedar, earth and dried meat notes. Fresh inky feel with the mid weighted palate detailed with liquorice, black cherry, smoky cedar and peppered earth elements. Lively acidity and chalky tannins lean into a bright, tightly wound finish.
Cellar 4-5 years.
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2021 Chateau Meillac Bordeaux SuperieurBordeaux Superieur, Bordeaux, FRANCE$27. 99Bottle$335.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)ABV: 13.24%Closure: CorkAn elegant, mid weighted Bordeaux with a finish that’s both savoury and refined.
Chateau Meillac is a Bordeaux Superior from Domaine Serisier vineyards running down the slope of the limestone plateau one kilometer from Chateau Cadillac. The limestone plateau is one in a series of riverside hills and plateaus where the appellations of Saint-Émilion and Pomerol sit. Chateau Meillac, is located on the site near to the town of St Romain la Virvée.
A blend of 85% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon. Midnight black heart with a dark red hue. Nosing reveals aromas of red currant and red cherry over dusty cedar, tobacco, dried herb and spice notes. The elegant mid weighted palate sees red currant and red cherry fruits meld into an earthy back drop of spicy cedar, tobacco and black olive. Fine grained tannins with a medium length finish that’s both savoury and refined.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
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2020 Piazzo Comm. Armando Valente BaroloBarolo, ITALY$79. 99Bottle$959.88 DozenMinimum 6 bottlesCellar: 6 - 8 Years (2032-2034)ABV: 14.5%Closure: Diam CorkRed fruits framed by assertive tannins and lively acidity with a tense grippy feel to the rustic finish.
Dark red core with black toned edges and a rusty red hue. Fragrant rose petal, dried cherry and red liquorice aromas are trailed by some earthy leather, dried herb and spicy tobacco notes. A mix of red cherry, dried cherry and red liquorice fruits are sternly framed by assertive tannins. Earth, tobacco, dried herbs and spice linger underneath. Tense grippy feel and lively acidity with an earthy rusticity to the finish that shows plenty of tannic presence.
Cellar 6-8 years.
Alc. 14.5%Other Reviews…..
Dark ruby in color, the 2020 Barolo Valente is introspective on opening, with notes of blackberries, black licorice, menthol, and graphite. Although it’s medium-bodied, it has a brooding and earth-toned profile on the palate, with ripe tannins and an earthy finish. It is going to show at its best over the coming 8-10 years. Drink 2024-2034.
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2025 Muto Pinot NoirMt Gambier, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2026-2030)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinLight, spicy and savoury with a slightly bitter finish.
Semi translucent red to dark red colour with black toned edges and a light red hue. Very spicy nose with clove, red cherry and rhubarb scents to the fore. Brambly earth and dried herb notes are also evident. Spicy sour to red cherry and rhubarb flavours overlay a dried clove, bramble and earth back drop. Grainy tannins and fresh acidity with a savoury yet slightly bitter finish.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
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2025 Erste + Neue Pinot GrigioAlto Adige, ITALY$37. 99Bottle$455.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinA gorgeously rounded Pinot Grigio with a long juicy finish.
In Alto Adige Pinot Grigio ranks as one of the most important varieties and altitude is king. Erste + Neue’s Pinot Grigio comes from some of their highest sites ranging in altitudes up to 800 metres that have an array of different soil types. Picked in late September to retain acidity and freshness, post fermentation the pressed juice spends about 6 months in 110-hectolitre neutral oak and is left on gross less to provide additional texture and palate weight.
Brilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Delightful pear and red apple skin aromas mix with faint whiffs of honeysuckle, quince and wet stone. Generous pear, red apple and spicy quince fruits impress with their intensity and textural shape. Delicate honeysuckle and stony mineral elements lie underneath. Fresh acidity with a long juicy finish that’s gorgeously rounded.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
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2025 Catlow & Company RoseKing Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2026-2027)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinTangy blood orange, citrus and peach fruits with lively acidity and a dry, chalky texture.
Made from Sangiovese grapes. Orange salmon tinged colour. Blood orange, peach and subtle pomegranate scents mix with hints of Turkish delight and wet stone. Tangy blood orange, citrus and peach fruits overlay a wet slate back drop. Lively acidity lends an energetic feel. Dry, chalky texture finishing refreshing and savoury with a dash of spice.
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2022 Domaine Lavantureux Bourgogne TonnerreBurgundy, FRANCE$69. 99Bottle$839.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2026-2029)ABV: 12.5%Closure: CorkA light, elegant yet texturally rounded Chardonnay.
Brilliant pale straw core with yellow straw tinged edges and a watery hue. Elevated pear, dried honey and lime aromas are trailed by some wet stone, oyster shell and mineral notes. Light and elegant yet texturally rounded, dried pear and citrus flavours overlay an almond, wet stone and mineral back drop. Brisk underlying acidity with a shapely mid length conclusion that carries a lingering roasted almond and saline character.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
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2024 Ten Minutes by Tractor Estate ChardonnayMornington Peninsula, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$56. 99Bottle$683.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinA generously endowed, nicely fleshed Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay that has a refined conclusion.
Aged in a mix of new and old French and Austrian oak barrels for a period of 11 months. Brilliant pale straw colour with luminous green tinted edges and a watery hue. Pronounced nectarine and white peach aromas are complimented by hints of grapefruit, biscuity oak, dried honey, cashew and faint gun flint. Mid weighted, the palate is generously endowed with nectarine, white peach and grapefruit flavours. Nicely fleshed, notions of dried honey, biscuity oak, cashew and infusions of gun flint extend across the back half. Fresh underlying acidity with a long, refined conclusion.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
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2023 d’Arenberg The Dry Dam RieslingSouth Australia, AUSTRALIA$19. 99Bottle$239.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2026-2030)ABV: 10.5%Closure: StelvinA lip smacking Riesling sculptured by razor sharp like acidity with a focused dry to off dry finish.
Fruit was sourced from McLaren Vale & Adeliade Hills. Brilliant water like colour with green tinted edges. Lemon and lime aromas are trailed by hints of toast, bees wax and faint emerging kerosene notes. Lip smacking Bickford’s lime and lemon flavours are underscored by razor sharp like acidity with some oily toast, honeysuckle, infusions of orange blossom and wet steel elements framing the back half. Tense and sculptured it finishes long, focused and dry to off dry.
Drink over the next 4 years.
Alc. 10.5%Other Reviews…..
A blend of fruit from McLaren Vale and the Adelaide Hills, not the most common pairing but one that works here. Basket pressing of small batches, before a long and cool fermentation, is brought to a halt before the wine reaches full dryness, providing balance. Pale lemon, we have notes of citrus, florals, cold tea and a hint of peaches. A mineral support lies in the background with a line of fresh acidity. There is some fruit sweetness evident towards the finish – at least, it appears as such but is no doubt that remaining residual sweetness. The wine fills out on the palate, with a touch of orange rind on the finish and good length. Drink 2024-2028.
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2022 d’Arenberg The High Trellis Cabernet SauvignonMcLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$19. 99Bottle$239.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: 5 - 6 Years (2031-2032)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinA tannic, compact and dry Cabernet.
Dense inky black heart with a very deep dark red black tinged hue. Aromas of blackcurrant, cigar box and black olive rise through the nostrils followed by some earth, dried herb and spice notes. A robust tannin structure overshadows blackcurrant, black olive, cigar box, earth and spicy dried herb characters. Finishes dry, compact and tannic.
Cellar 5-6 years.
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2025 Robert Oatley Signature Series Great Southern RieslingGreat Southern, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA$23. 99Bottle$287.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 12%Closure: StelvinCrisp and zesty with a long, flinty mineral infused finish.
Brilliant pale straw colour with green tinged edges and a watery hue. Lifted aromas of lime, citrus and grapefruit make their way out of the glass followed by some green apple and slatey mineral notes. Intense lime, citrus and green apple fruits drive the zesty palate with steely mineral elements lining the back half. Crisp acidity with a long, flinty mineral infused finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 12%Other Reviews…..
It's a straightforward expression of riesling with hallmark regional intensity of acidity. Very zippy, electric even, mouth-watering and loaded with tart citrus fruit characters. Dashes of green apple, a touch of meringue sweetness, too. It feels easy to get stuck into, in a riesling-101 way.
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2024 Watson Family ChardonnayMargaret River, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA$23. 99Bottle$287.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2026-2029)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinA crisp, lively Chardonnay with some mineral zing across the finish.
Brilliant pale straw colour with a distinct glimmer of green around the edges and a watery hue. Fresh grapefruit and citrus aromas are trailed by some biscuity oak and gun flint notes. Lively grapefruit, nectarine and citrus fruits are underscored by crisp acidity with some biscuity oak and gun flint elements the undercard. Good mid palate shape with some mineral zing imparted across the finish.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
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2024 Oakridge Vineyard Series Hazeldene Pinot NoirYarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIAReduced from $39.99$36. 99Bottle$443.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2026-2034)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinLight, supple and graceful with a eloquent finish of great persistence that shows plenty of spice.
Semi translucent bright red core with a light red hue. Wonderfully fragrant, the nose displays a perfumed like intensity with red to dark cherry, violet, red liquorice and clove scents engulfing the olfactory senses. Strawberry, rhubarb, bramble, forest floor and spice notes ensue. Light, supple and graceful, delicious red cherry, anise, rhubarb and strawberry fruits are underscored by an energetic freshness. Forest floor, spicy clove and bramble elements lend further sophistication. Excellent power wave with polished tannins fanning out across a long, eloquent finish of great persistence that shows plenty of spice.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 13.5%Other Reviews…..
The Vineyard Series offers mirror images of the same vineyards in the Yarra Valley for both Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Always fascinating to see which variety really steps up. The 2024 vintage has provided us with a photo finish, although the nod probably goes to Chardonnay by a wafer-thin margin. That certainly doesn’t mean there aren’t some brilliant Pinots on offer, none more so than this stunning wine. Fermentation is by way of a combination of whole bunches and berries in open containers for two weeks before eleven months maturing in French oak. Pale crimson with a russet rim, this offers a beautifully fragrant nose with notes of florals, raspberries, dried herbs, cherries, spices, notably nutmeg and cinnamon, and kirsch. A Pinot Noir of finesse and focus, this is superbly balanced with impressive length. Like one imagines drinking silk would be. And such persistence. For enjoying over the next seven to ten years. Drink 2026-2036.
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2025 Chateau Pontet-Canet Pre-Arrival OfferPauillac, Bordeaux, FRANCE$190. 00Bottle$2280.00 DozenClosure: CorkToday Chateau Pontet Canet is one of the most popular and collectable wines in all of Bordeaux, and much of this success has come from the extraordinary quality of wines made in the last two decades. While ranked as a Fifth Growth in the 1855 Classification, today the property would easily be regarded as a Second Growth as the wines often rival the best in the region. Much of the emphasis at Pontet Canet is in the vineyard, and the property has converted to 100% biodynamics as of 2005. The vineyard is next to Chateau Mouton-Rothschild, and is planted to 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot.
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A blend of 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot that weighs in at 13.3% alcohol, the 2025 Pontet-Canet is one of the finest wines this estate has produced. Wafting from the glass with aromas of sweet cassis, wild berries and plums mingled with notions of violet and burning embers, it's full-bodied, ample and velvety, with a degree of structural polish and sensuality that is rare in the Médoc, ripe acids and a long, penetrating finish. Over the last handful of years, technical director Mathieu Bessonnet and his team have revitalized Pontet-Canet's vineyards with well-timed soil work and precise phytosanitary treatments; and since 2023, the careful use of "pieds de cuve" in the winery, along with early blending, more refined barrel choices and cooler temperatures in the chai—plus more precise bottling practices—have conspired to take this estate to new heights of quality and consistency. In 2025, the team formed lower-than-usual "ponts" (whereby the canopies of adjacent vines are braided together in an arch) to retain denser foliage to protect the fruiting zone from sunshine, and they waited to pick late in pursuit of full maturity in Cabernet Sauvignon, finishing on September 23. The result is one of the wines of the vintage.
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William Kelley - Robert Parker's Wine AdvocateThe 2025 Pontet-Canet is a wine of exquisite class. Silky, aromatic and vibrant, the 2025 is all finesse. Crushed red/purplish fruit, lavender, rose petal and a gentle hint of spice are all wonderfully knit together. Pontet-Canet is one of the more refined, sublimely beautiful wines of the year. This could turn out even better than my note suggests. Tasted two times. Drink 2033-2065.
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Antonio Galloni - VinousA precise and beautiful wine with total integration of the fruit and polished tannins that give a caressing and seductive mouthfeel. It’s medium-bodied with lovely fruit, a gentle nature and an overall softness and gorgeousness. Yet structured.
97-98 points
James SucklingDeep purple-hued, the 2025 Château Pontet-Canet showed beautifully both times I tasted it, with incredibly classic Pontet-Canet notes of cassis, violets, iris, and gravelly earth and graphite. Based on 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot, it's being raised in 50% new barriques, 35% concrete amphora, and 15% once-used barrels. It's rich and concentrated on the palate, with medium to full-bodied richness, ripe, building tannins, nicely integrated acidity, and a layered, elegant mouthfeel. Checking in at 13.3% alcohol with a pH of 3.7, it brings a balanced, structured, beautifully classic style with terrific elegance and a beautiful floral character.
96-98 points
Jeb DununckDeep purple plum colour in the glass with earthy, blackcurrant fruit aromas. Crystalline and focussed, this is seamless and quite straight - tannins are fine but give a solid structure and edge to the wine with brilliant purity to the fruit. Excellent freshness but it’s more than just cool and pure, there’s perfect tension and weight, clarity and finesse with detail - sinewy, juicy, fresh, fragrant, cool and mouthwatering. Delicate and graceful with the power from ample tannins building afterwards full of liquorice, sticky cola, black chocolate, a dusting of espresso and tobacco. A very transparent expression of the vintage - not overly demonstrative but structured and fresh with a great promise of long ageing. 3.7pH. Harvest 2-15 September with indigenous yeasts and no sulphur usage for fermenations and a long maceration to soften the tannis. 1% of Petit Verdot completes the blend. Ageing 40% new oak. Drink 2034-2055.
97 points
Georgina Hindle - DecanterInky but vivid bright plum colour, tannins at the front of the mouth, a ton of energy, if reserved at this early stage. Expect graphite and crayon, lovely lift and floral Cabernet Sauvignon character; low yields like much of Pauillac and small berries ensuring the tannins are plentiful. Walks the line of fresh and juicy flavours alongside a brooding concentrated architecture, huge ageing potential with cold ash and gunsmoke nuance. Although there was some rain at end of June and July, this was still a dry vintage, and vineyard work including braiding the vines for shade and applying chamomile as sunscreen, so they coped better than in 2022 overall. Harvest September 2 to 23, indigenous yeasts that are specific to the vintage, 40% new oak, 35% clay amphoras, 15% one year old barrels. Extended maceration, low SO2 with zero added until after fermentation. Drink 2035 - 2055.
96 points
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2023 Izway Bruce ShirazBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$49. 99Bottle$599.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2026-2034)ABV: 14.9%Closure: Diam CorkThe Bruce was the first wine Izway produced and since it’s inception in 2003 it has always been unashamedly Barossan with rich fruit, power, depth, texture and structure all hallmarks of this outstanding wine. Fruit was sourced from four different Barossa Valley vineyards located in the sub districts of Koonunga Hill, Ebenezer, Molculta and Moppa with vines varying in age between 31 to 131 years old.
An absolute showstopper that takes hedonism to a whole new level.
Magnificent glass staining colour featuring an impenetrable inky black heart along with an equally deep dark red black hue. Commanding aromas of dark plum, liquorice, blackberry and fennel are delivered with terrific potency, notions of smoky vanillin cedar, earth and peppered dried herbs leaning in for further complexity. Rich, incredibly dense and voluptuous, every corner of the mouth is engulfed by a super concentrate of dark plum, liquorice and blackberry fruits which are infused with smoky fennel elements. Dark chocolate, dried herb and peppered earth characters unfold across the expansive back half. Despite it’s overwhelming opulence, it shows ample focus and possesses silky smooth yet structured tannins. Enormously powerful and explosive, it finishes with prodigious length.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
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2025 Red Claw Pinot NoirMornington Peninsula, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinA delicious and wonderfully fragrant Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir.
Yabby Lake’s second label, Red Claw, regularly delivers great value across the range. Produced with the inclusion of 10% whole bunch fruit the wine was matured in French oak puncheons for 10 months.
Dark red in colour with black shaded edges and a transparent red hue. Wonderfully fragrant and alluring, aromas of violet, dark cherry, strawberry and anise set sail through the nostrils with some subtle spicy cedar, forest floor and fresh herb notes also evident. Delicious dark cherry, strawberry and anise flavours flow across the palate with a supple feel. Lurking beneath are forest floor and spicy cedar nuances. Polished tannins with a long juicy finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
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2021 Torbreck The Laird ShirazBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$850. 00Bottle$10200.00 DozenCellar: Drink now - 12 Years (2026-2038)ABV: 15.5%Closure: CorkIn Scottish terminology, ‘The Laird’ refers to the Lord of the Manor. This single vineyard Shiraz comes from an old vineyard in Marananga planted in 1958, a plot which remains the focus of envy amongst many of the region's winemakers. Previously owned and operated by the legendary Malcolm Seppelt, the vineyard was purchased by Torbreck in 2014 and is perfectly sited with the dry grown, original Barossa clone vines facing south east. The berries are typically small and concentrated and usually harvested in two separate passes.
The French oak selected for the maturation of this wine is considered to be some of the finest in the world. Referred to as Dominique Laurent's 'Magic Casks', the wood is selected from the incredibly tiny and highly prized Troncais forest. The staves are hand split in the French tradition and twice as thick as machine split staves. As a result of the extra thickness the barrels are able to sustain an extended maturation process due to the tighter porosity that comes with the extra wood. Maturation took place in the new hand crafted French oak barriques for a period of 36 months. The barrels were stored in their own temperature controlled, ancient stone shed. In short, no expense has been spared.
An immense palate staining Shiraz that combines intoxicating aromatics with out of this world levels of richness and explosive power.
Spectacular density of colour featuring an impenetrable inky black heart along with an equally deep black dark red hue. Soaring out of the glass with tremendous potency are black cherry, liquorice, dark plum and dark chocolate aromas. Toasty vanillin oak, earthy mocha, whiffs of boot polish and spice ensue. Unbelievably rich, dense and thick, the palate rocks V8 Bi Turbo like torque, decadently coated with a liqueur like concentrate of blackberry, dark to black plum, liquorice and earthy mocha flavours. Showing less toast than recent vintages, it still possesses a strong vanillin oak component yet remains perfectly balanced. Fennel, dark chocolate and spice elements lend further complexity. It’s statuesque tannin structure largely absorbed by the sheer weight and density of fruit. Incredibly expansive, deep and voluminous it concludes with mind blowing length.
Drink over the next 10-12 years.
Alc. 15.5%Other Reviews...
The 2021 The Laird is from the Laird vineyard, planted in 1958. This is dark, dense and brooding in its styling, showcasing a depth that the Forebear expresses differently. The latter vineyard (the Hillside vineyard) is almost a hundred years older than the Laird, and I find this to be a curious and interesting fact that bears little on the quality of the wine but heavily impacts/defines the character. The first time the fruit was sourced was in 2004, but it was 2005 that the first Laird was produced; the vineyard was finally purchased in full by Torbreck in 2014. The vineyard is split in its soil types, with black and red clay east to west, and the two sections are picked at different times, as the fruit ripens differently. So, to the wine. Aromatically the wine leads with cocoa and cigar, armchair leather and old books. The palate follows this same smoking-room character and veritably stains the palate in flavor and length. This is a wine of enormous impact, one that lingers and stays in the mouth for ages after the wine has gone. The wine is moody and late-night in its vibe. 15.5% alcohol, sealed under natural cork. Drink 2026-2056.
98 points
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2021 Torbreck The Forebear ShirazBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$850. 00Bottle$10200.00 DozenCellar: Drink now - 20 Years (2026-2046)ABV: 15%Closure: CorkA Shiraz of formidable richness, intensity and power that displays wonderful old vine refinement.
The third release of this new flagship addition to the Torbreck portfolio, the Forebear is a single vineyard Shiraz that dates back to the 1850’s and pays homage to generations of Barossa vignerons. Maturation takes place in new French oak barriques for a period of 24 months.
Super saturated inky black colour with a very deep dark red black hue. Exhilarating aromatics of dark plum, liquorice and blackberry almost overwhelm the olfactory senses with notions of black cherry, subtlety smoked vanillin cedar, fennel, subtle leather, dark chocolate and peppered earth notes ensuing. Boasting formidable richness, intensity and power, the densely packed palate is inundated with a deluge of blackberry, liquorice, black cherry and dark plum fruit. Lavish and luxurious yet showing wonderful old vine refinement, notions of smoky vanillin cedar, fennel, earth, subtle dark chocolate and pepper are seamlessly interwoven through the back half. Velvety yet solidly built tannin structure with an enveloping finish of explosive force that’s seemingly endless.
Drink over the next 10-20 years.
Alc. 15%Other Reviews...
The 2021 The Forebear hails from the Hillside vineyard, and the vines that service this wine are old, planted in 1850. While the first two vintages of this wine—2019 and 2020—were both hot, dry vintages and very low yielding. The 2021 season was mild, long and dry, and the yields were healthy, which was a blessing for growers in this region after years of tiny quantities. In the mouth, the wine is rocky and mineral, fresh and full—this is a wine with concentration off the charts. To put it in context with other world wines of similar density, this is driven by the age of the ancient vines and grown like this. These are ancient soils—the northern end of the Barossa is around 450 million years old, while the southern Barossa soils are up to a billion years old; and in many cases, they are supporting ancient vines, and the power and concentration of the fruit is at times difficult to understand without experiencing it in person. This vineyard is the single oldest site that Torbreck owns and sources from. 15% alcohol, sealed under natural cork. Drink 2026-2051.
99 points
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2024 Paladino SangiovesePuglia, ITALY$14. 99Bottle$179.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)ABV: 12%Closure: StelvinJuicy cherry fruit with a backdrop of vanillin earth, dried herb and spice.
Deep dark red black colour with a dark red hue. Spicy dark cherry aromas mix with vanillin earth and dried herb notes. Juicy dark cherry and morello cherry fruits meld into a vanillin earth, dried herb and spice back drop. Fine grained tannins with a well fleshed feel and a savoury mid length finish.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
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2025 Sidewood Sauvignon BlancAdelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$26. 99Bottle$323.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2026-2027)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinMouth watering passionfruit, lime and green apple fruits with refreshing acidity and a long racy finish.
Brilliant water like colour with green tinged edges. Pungent gooseberry, passionfruit and green apple aromas mix with some delicate herbaceous grassy notes and a subtle minerality. Mouth watering passionfruit, lime and green apple fruits overlay a subtle herbaceous gooseberry and mineral back drop. Refreshingly crisp acidity with a long racy finish.
Drink over the next year.
Alc. 12.5%Other Reviews……
The first of the 2025 vintage, bottled from the notably dry growing season. A very elegant and sincere expression of sauvignon blanc abounds from the glass, with aromas of delicate white florals, wafts of honeysuckle, morning dew atop blades of grass, the freshness clear and abundant. A little lychee and pineapple, too. Indeed, a bit going on. The palate drives a long line of citrus, grapefruit and finger lime right through to the ends. This is sauvignon blanc for sunshine sipping. Drink by 2028.
94 Points
Katrina Butler - James Halliday’s Australian Wine CompanionAttention to detail is the mantra here, from start to finish. Sourced from multiple picks across two of Sidewood’s estate vineyards in the central Hills – a two week harvesting window allowing for choice in ripeness and across the aromatic and flavour spectrum. Begins with a vibrant tropical fruit salad note, squeezed with lime juice, covering the exotic to the citrus in textbook fashion, nose and palate in sync. It’s then that the mouthfeel and textural elements lift their game, mouthwatering sensations rising as tempered acidity and minerally, chalky layering drive a long, flavourful finish – with a touch of white pepper for good measure. Enjoy this as an easygoing splash, or more seriously at the table with seafood, sauced well, and even better with Asian spices. Delish no matter when you serve it.
95 Points
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2025 Josef Chromy Pinot GrisTasmania, AUSTRALIA$32. 99Bottle$395.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)ABV: 13.9%Closure: StelvinFruity and fleshy textured with a dash of spice.
Brilliant very pale straw colour with a watery hue. Aromas of ripe pear, red apple and musk fill the nostrils with hints of ginger and spice also evident. Luscious pear, white peach and red apple fruits drive the palate underscored by refreshing acidity. Notions of musk and subtle ginger spice extend across the back half. Fruity and fleshy textured, it finishes with a dash of spice.
Drink over next 1-2 years.
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2025 Rivulet RieslingTasmania, AUSTRALIA$34. 99Bottle$419.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinLime, citrus and green apple fruits carry impressive textural volume through to the long zesty finish.
Brilliant water like core with green tinged edges. Lime, red apple and citrus scents bound from the glass followed by orange rind, faint honeysuckle and flinty mineral elements. Lime, citrus and green apple fruits carry impressive textural volume with notions of orange rind, traces of honeysuckle and flinty mineral elements sit in the background. Zesty acidity with a long mouth watering finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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2023 Torbreck DescendantBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$130. 00Bottle$1560.00 DozenCellar: Drink now - 10 Years (2026-2036)ABV: 15%Closure: CorkRich, large scaled and voluptuously textured with a muscular feel across the powerful finish.
From a single vineyard planted in 1994 using cuttings from Run Rig vineyards, Descendant is a co-fermented blend of 96% Shiraz and 4% Viognier matured for 20 months in second fill French oak barriques previously used for Run Rig.
Ultra dense pitch black heart with an equally deep dark red black hue. Potent liquorice, dark plum and black cherry scents engulf the olfactory senses trailed by some smoky oak, subtle dried apricot, black olive and peppered earth notes. Rich, large scaled and voluptuously textured, the palate is completely saturated with exotic dark plum, liquorice, black cherry and dried apricot fruits. Vanillin cedar, scorched earth and blackpepper elements lie underneath. A sturdy tannin backbone imparts a muscular feel across the powerful, lavish finish.
Drink over the next 8-10 years.
Alc. 15%Other Reviews…..
The 2023 Descendant is a single-vineyard wine composed of co-fermented Shiraz (96%) and Viognier. The vineyard was planted in 1994 for Torbreck, and the old cuttings used for the planting were from great old heritage blocks around the district. Aromatically, the wine is classically Descendant—meaty, floral, savory and earthy, with mineral tannins and sandalwood as well. There is a fresh juniper character alongside the dark fruit. The intensity of tannin endures long beyond the flavor. The cool season has birthed a wine of great concentration and length, which demands time. 15% alcohol, sealed under natural cork. Drink 2026-2043.
96+ Points
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2024 La Vieille Ferme BlancFRANCE$22. 99Bottle$275.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinNicely rounded, well fleshed and fruit driven.
Made from a blend of Bourboulenc, Grenache blanc, Roussanne, Ugni blanc and Vermentino. Brilliant pale straw colour with green highlighted edges and a watery hue. Lifted peach, apricot and honeysuckle scents intermingle with hints of musk and ginger spice. Nicely rounded peach and apricot fruits are featured over a honeydew melon and delicate ginger spice back drop. Fresh acidity with a well fleshed, fruit driven finish.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
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2022 Oliver’s Taranga Vineyards ShirazMcLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$26. 99Bottle$323.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinRich, concentrated and plush with a long seductive conclusion.
Dense pitch black core with a very deep dark red black hue. Elevated ripe blackberry, dark plum and liquorice scents are trailed by vanillin oak, hints of mocha, earth and pepper. Rich, concentrated and plush, the full bodied palate is flooded with dark plum, blackberry and liquorice fruits. Earthy dark chocolate, vanillin oak and spicy fennel elements form the underbelly. Opulently textured it has velvet smooth yet sturdily built tannins and a long seductive conclusion.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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2025 Paralian Springs Hill Vineyard Blewitt Springs ShirazMcLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$39. 99Bottle$479.88 DozenCellar: 6 - 8 Years (2032-2034)ABV: 14%Closure: StelvinA youthfully energetic blue fruited Blewitt Springs Shiraz that has a tense, inky feel.
Saturated inky black dark purple colour with an equally deep bright dark purple black hue. Intense blackberry, liquorice, dark plum and ripe blueberry scents engulf the nostrils followed by fennel, spicy vanillin cedar and peppered earth notes. Rich, freshly crushed blackberry, liquorice, juicy plum and blueberry fruits are sculptured by youthfully energetic acidity and chalky tannins. Vanillin cedar, earth and pepper elements lie beneath. Tense, inky feel with a long bright, chiselled yet succulent blue fruited finish.
Cellar 6-8 years.
Alc. 14%Other Reviews…..
The first year the Springs Hill vineyard has been under full Paralian viticultural control (and ownership) from winter dormancy through to bottling. Two plantings, one 1998 and the other the original ’75 vines; 2t saw 20% whole bunches, with 5t destemmed; 10 months in French oak, 17% new. There’s such a site signature here, blue fruits and floral notes, iron and iodine, soft licorice, a smoky/earthy quality, something like humus-rich earth and moist tobacco. There’s also black olive, sun-warmed hardy herbs and lavender. It’s a complex wine, high in detail, the tannin quality of the highest order, the drive and length compelling. The value for this quality and character is exceptional. Drink by 2038.
97 Points
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2024 Craiglee ChardonnaySunbury, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$49. 99Bottle$599.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2026-2030)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinRich, mouth filling and creamy textured with a long, generously rounded finish.
Brilliant pale straw to straw colour with green toned edges and a watery hue. Pronounced ripe peach and honeycomb aromas are joined by crème brulee, nougat and spicy cashew notes. Rich, mouth filling and creamy textured the palate is layered with opulent peach, crème brulee and honeycomb flavours which are complimented by some cashew, nougat and spice elements. Concludes long, full and generously rounded.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
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2023 Torbreck The Factor ShirazBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$130. 00Bottle$1560.00 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2026-2034)ABV: 15.5%Closure: CorkThick, power packed and ultra rich, this is pure decadence in a bottle.
Predominately sourced from the Gomersal and Marananga sub regions of the Barossa with contributions from Krondorf and Greenock as well. Maturation took place in a combination of new (40%), second fill and seasoned French oak barriques for a period of 24 months.
Magnificent density of colour featuring an impenetrable inky black heart along with an equally deep black dark purple hue. Heady ripe dark plum, blackberry, dark chocolate and liquorice aromas waft through the olfactory senses complimented by toasty vanillin oak, earthy mocha and spicy fennel notes. Thick, power packed and ultra rich, the palate is pure decadence in a bottle. A super concentrate of dark plum, blackberry and liquorice fruits flow across the palate with tidal wave like force. Earthy dark chocolate, spicy vanillin oak and mocha characters lend further nuance. Sturdily built yet velvet like tannin structure with a saturating and profoundly long finish.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 15.5%Other Reviews…..
The 2023 The Factor is a celebration of old-vine vineyards in the Barossa Valley, and this sourcing philosophy is clear in this wine. The Barossa is capable of great density, power, intensity and focus, and this wine here shows all of these things. The cool, wet and late season that was 2023 has yielded a wine of saturated red fruit flavor and freshness. I like it so much. 15.5% alcohol, sealed under natural cork. Drink 2026-2043.
96 Points
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2023 Pikes Eastside ShirazClare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$26. 99Bottle$323.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)ABV: 14%Closure: StelvinA savoury, medium bodied, red fruited Clare Valley Shiraz.
Opaque black dark red core with a dark red hue. Aromas of red liquorice and plum infused with peppered earth like notes are followed by some subtle smoky vanillin cedar and spicy black olive notes. Medium bodied, red liquorice and red plum fruits are intermeshed with spicy vanillin cedar, scorched earth and blackpepper characters. Bright acidity and slightly chalky tannins with a savoury mid length finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 14%Other Reviews………
We tend to think of Pikes Rieslings as the wines from their portfolio which offer truly stellar value, for good reason. Add this to the list – a cracking value Clare Valley Shiraz. Maturation is in a mix of new and older oak for fifteen months. Deep maroon/magenta, the nose reveals notes of black cherries, florals, leaf litter, chocolate, aniseed and beef stock. A supple texture, the wine is beautifully balanced with a lingering finish, through to the silkiest of tannins. Drinks way better than some of its competitors, which are twice the price or more. For enjoying over the next ten to twelve years. Drink 2025-2037.
94 Points
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2025 Muto MoscatoRiverland, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$21. 99Bottle$263.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2026-2027)ABV: 10%Closure: StelvinLight, zingy and sweet.
Vibrant pale straw to straw colour with subtle flashes of green around the outskirts and a watery hue. Fragrant grape juice, rosewater, musk and pineapple scents sail out of the glass. Grapey musk, pineapple and sweet mango flavours are underscored by a very faint spritz. Zingy grape and pineapple laced finish.
Drink now.
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2024 TarraWarra Estate Pinot Noir RoseYarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2026-2027)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinAn intensely flavoured Yarra Valley Rose with vibrant acidity and a long silken finish.
Pale salmon pink colour. Aromas of nectarine and strawberry mix with wet slate and faint musk notes. Gorgeously textured and intensely flavoured, the mouth watering palate is layered with white peach, strawberry, musk and pomegranate characters. Stony mineral back drop with vibrant acidity and a long silken finish.
Drink over the next year.
Alc. 13%Other Reviews…..
Changes aplenty at TarraWarra beginning with the smart, new labels. Of even more significance was the appointment of Sarah Fagan in '23 as winemaker. Sarah, who, after almost twenty years at de Bortoli, has hit the ground running with a drop-dead gorgeous pinot noir rosé. A perfect, bright, pale copper pink, this was whole-bunch pressed, resulting in a delicate, perfumed wine with aromas of white strawberries and lavender. The palate is simultaneously delicate and flavoursome, finishing with just the right amount of grip on the balanced finish. Hats off.
Drink by 2026.
95 Points
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2024 d’Arenberg The Hermit Crab Viognier MarsanneMcLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$16. 99Bottle$203.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)ABV: 14%Closure: StelvinRich and viscous with a long, shapely finish underpinned by fresh acidity.
Brilliant pale straw colour with green toned edges and a watery hue. Lifted apricot, peach and honeycomb aromas intermingle with whiffs of bacon fat and ginger spice. Rich and viscously textured, mouth filling flavours of peach, apricot, honeycomb and bacon fat are draped across the palate. Ginger spice elements lingering across the long, shapely finish which is underpinned by fresh acidity.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
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2025 Provenance Golden Plains ChardonnayVictoria, AUSTRALIA$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2026-2030)ABV: 13.2%Closure: StelvinRich and textural with lively acidity lending freshness to the gently creamed finish.
Fruit was sourced from the Henty, Ballarat and Geelong regions. Brilliant pale straw colour with green tinted edges and a watery hue. Aromas of ripe peach and pear are trailed by some bees wax, gentle honeycomb and citrusy nougat notes. Rich and textural the palate is layered with fleshy peach and nectarine fruits. Honeycomb, subtle cashew, citrusy nougat and spice elements extend across the back half. Lively acidity lends freshness to the gently creamed finish.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
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2024 Lethbridge Pinot NoirGeelong, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$49. 99Bottle$599.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinA savoury Pinot with a prominent dried clove component and long, spicy finish.
Deep dark red black tinged colour with a dark red hue. Nosing shows a strong whole bunch presence with intense dried clove top notes followed by dark cherry, rhubarb, smoky earth, bramble and spice notes. Rich dark cherry, strawberry and rhubarb fruits are married to dried clove, earthy bramble and spice characters. Supple mid palate feel with polished yet structural tannins. Amply powered it finishes long and spicy with a prominent dried clove component.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 13.5%Other Reviews…..
Red and black fruits, with a hint of reduction, a mineral undertone, a floral lift and an almost smoky, peaty edge. The palate is mid-weighted with finely tuned tannins and a plush mouthfeel, framed by a fine structure and a savory touch from 50% whole-cluster fermentation. Delicious and balanced. Drink or hold. Screw cap.
94 Points
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2024 Domaine de Mourchon Seguret Loubie RoseCotes du Rhone Villages, Southern Rhone, FRANCE$39. 99Bottle$479.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2026-2027)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinIntensely flavoured with a round, silky mouth feel.
Pale salmon pink tinged colour. Elevated scents of raspberry, strawberry, pomegranate and musk are trailed by some wet stone notes. Delicious raspberry, peach and strawberry fruits unfold across the palate with impressive intensity. Round, silky mouth feel with subtle pomegranate and wet stone characters lying underneath. Brisk acidity with a long, gorgeously supple finish.
Drink over the next year.
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