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78 Degrees Chocolate Gin (700ml)

Adelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
Reduced from $89.99
$59. 99
Bottle
$719.88 Dozen

ABV: 42%

While the distinct notes of a traditional gin are still present, the infusion of leftover cacao husks from the chocolate-making process gives this gin a rich, velvety undertone of bittersweet chocolate. Native wattleseed and Riverland oranges further enhance the profile, lending a subtle sweetness and depth. The rich, smooth taste of dark chocolate takes centre stage, while the bright tone of Jaffa orange provides a refreshing contrast, and the toasted wattleseed lends a nutty undertone. Lending a rich chocolate note to classic cocktails, Chocolate Gin is also great partnered with a light tonic or ginger ale. 42% Alc./Vol.

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2023 Chateau d'Yquem Pre-Arrival Offer

Sauternes, Bordeaux, FRANCE
$799. 00
Bottle
$9588.00 Dozen

Closure: Cork
As the only Sauternes property classified as Premier Cru Superieur, drinking a bottle of Chateau d'Yquem is an experience unlike any other. Situated in the epicentre of prime sweet wine production in France, their unique position and wealth of soil profiles allows d'Yquem to produce wines of enormous complexity with consistent accumulation of botrytis often in years when others struggle.
The 2023 Chateau d'Yquem completes a remarkable trio of vintages for this storied estate. It sits at a precise intersection of styles: possessing the crystalline purity of the 2021, yet anchored by the opulent power of the sun-kissed 2022. As always, d'Yquem is defined by its peerless balance. The 2023 manages to be simultaneously crisp and delicate, yet immensely concentrated, a vintage destined to reveal its full grandeur over the coming decades.
Other Reviews....
With 153 grams per liter of residual sugar—placing it among the 10 most concentrated vintages in the château’s history—the 2023 d'Yquem ranks among the finest wines bottled here under Lorenzo Pasquini’s direction. It unfurls from the glass with a complex, vibrant and remarkably pure bouquet of pineapple, guava, mango, confit citrus, beeswax and spices. Full-bodied, dense and concentrated, it combines formidable depth with perfectly judged control, built around a fleshy core of fruit, framed by lively acidity and a crystalline texture and culminating in an endless, refined and ethereal finish. Yquem’s natural power is here masterfully harnessed by the vintage’s freshness and tension, revealing an aesthetic of precision and vibrancy encountered only in the estate’s greatest years—made all the more remarkable by the fact that the château now achieves even higher levels of concentration than a decade ago, without any perceptible increase in sweetness on the palate. Drink 2026 - 2076.
100 points
Yohan Castaing - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2023 Yquem, a blend of 70% Sémillon and 30% Sauvignon Blanc, contains 154 grams per litre of residual sugar—less than the 2022. As usual, the 2023 was matured in 100% new oak, mainly French, with a small percentage from Austria. The nose is so seductive that it should come with a warning sticker. Pure and mellow, it offers beguiling scents of wild honey, quince jelly, almond shavings and that signature hint of saffron destined to accentuate with age. It displays wonderful definition, though it does not have the “aromatic drama” of the previous vintage. The palate has exquisite balance and poise that belies the depth of this Yquem, though it is less exuberant, less ostentatious than the 2022. It is really the umami sensation that defines the 2023, how it caresses, almost soothes the grateful taste buds, vanilla and flecks of white chocolate lingering on the aftertaste. This will probably drink a little sooner than the 2022. If the 2023 does have a fault, it’s that it is so flattering in its flush of youth that it will be difficult to resist. Sublime. Drink 2030-2090.
99 points
Neal Martin - Vinous
Perfect aromas carry through to every milliliter of this wine, showing intense orange peel, honey, butterscotch, saffron, smoke and peat, with hints of coffee and dried apples. Full-bodied but weightless and silky, with an excellent balance of fruit, sweetness and spices. Some peanut brittle, dried oranges and lemons at the end. I can’t get over how wonderful this is now, but it can age forever. 154 g/L residual sugar. Drink or hold.
100 points
James Suckling
Power, freshness, depth, after the extremes of 2021 and 2022, this walks the line between the two, exceptional, mandarin, quince, mirabelle plums, white truffle, fresh fruit and confit fruit, a vibration of slate and steel, opulent but slices closed on the finish. The botrytis came early and quickly in 2023. Francis Mayeur in final vintage as consultant, after many years as inhouse winemaking team, Lorenzo Pasquini director. 154g/l residual sugar, 3.85ph, harvest September 14 to October 11.
100 points
Jane Anson - Inside Bordeaux
The perfume bursts with a bouquet of flowers, candied lemon peels, pineapple, white peach, orange, mango, vanilla, saffron, and anise. It is a lively, bright, energetic vintage for Chateau d'Yquem. Rich, intense, opulent, sweet, and palate-coating, yet all of that is balanced by its explosive, racy acidity that provides lift, energy, and length. The finish begins slowly, building, intensifying, and expanding, hitting all four sides of your palate with its unique spicy character and its counterbalancing blend of perfectly ripe, sweet tropical fruits and refreshing acidity. The harvest is done in four passes, mostly during the second and third. About 60% of the harvest was included in the Grand Vin. In short, 2023 Château d'Yquem ROCKS! Drink from 2030-2100.
99 points
Jeff Leve - The Wine Cellar Insider
Conditions of Pre Arrival Offer:
1. There is no minimum order unless stated.
2. All wines are 750ml unless indicated otherwise.
3. Payment is due at the time of ordering to secure stocks.
4. The wines are being collected and shipped in refrigerated containers and are due to arrive in November 2026.
5. Nicks Wine Merchants reserve the right to pass on any changes in Government duties and taxes and delivery charges from the date of order to the date of final delivery of the wine.
6. Errors and omissions excepted.
7. Delivery charges may apply - these can be determined by visiting the Freight Rates page.
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2023 Chateau d'Yquem (375ml) Pre-Arrival Offer

Sauternes, Bordeaux, FRANCE
$399. 00
Bottle
$4788.00 Dozen

Closure: Cork
As the only Sauternes property classified as Premier Cru Superieur, drinking a bottle of Chateau d'Yquem is an experience unlike any other. Situated in the epicentre of prime sweet wine production in France, their unique position and wealth of soil profiles allows d'Yquem to produce wines of enormous complexity with consistent accumulation of botrytis often in years when others struggle.
The 2023 Chateau d'Yquem completes a remarkable trio of vintages for this storied estate. It sits at a precise intersection of styles: possessing the crystalline purity of the 2021, yet anchored by the opulent power of the sun-kissed 2022. As always, d'Yquem is defined by its peerless balance. The 2023 manages to be simultaneously crisp and delicate, yet immensely concentrated, a vintage destined to reveal its full grandeur over the coming decades.
Other Reviews....
With 153 grams per liter of residual sugar—placing it among the 10 most concentrated vintages in the château’s history—the 2023 d'Yquem ranks among the finest wines bottled here under Lorenzo Pasquini’s direction. It unfurls from the glass with a complex, vibrant and remarkably pure bouquet of pineapple, guava, mango, confit citrus, beeswax and spices. Full-bodied, dense and concentrated, it combines formidable depth with perfectly judged control, built around a fleshy core of fruit, framed by lively acidity and a crystalline texture and culminating in an endless, refined and ethereal finish. Yquem’s natural power is here masterfully harnessed by the vintage’s freshness and tension, revealing an aesthetic of precision and vibrancy encountered only in the estate’s greatest years—made all the more remarkable by the fact that the château now achieves even higher levels of concentration than a decade ago, without any perceptible increase in sweetness on the palate. Drink 2026 - 2076.
100 points
Yohan Castaing - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2023 Yquem, a blend of 70% Sémillon and 30% Sauvignon Blanc, contains 154 grams per litre of residual sugar—less than the 2022. As usual, the 2023 was matured in 100% new oak, mainly French, with a small percentage from Austria. The nose is so seductive that it should come with a warning sticker. Pure and mellow, it offers beguiling scents of wild honey, quince jelly, almond shavings and that signature hint of saffron destined to accentuate with age. It displays wonderful definition, though it does not have the “aromatic drama” of the previous vintage. The palate has exquisite balance and poise that belies the depth of this Yquem, though it is less exuberant, less ostentatious than the 2022. It is really the umami sensation that defines the 2023, how it caresses, almost soothes the grateful taste buds, vanilla and flecks of white chocolate lingering on the aftertaste. This will probably drink a little sooner than the 2022. If the 2023 does have a fault, it’s that it is so flattering in its flush of youth that it will be difficult to resist. Sublime. Drink 2030-2090.
99 points
Neal Martin - Vinous
Perfect aromas carry through to every milliliter of this wine, showing intense orange peel, honey, butterscotch, saffron, smoke and peat, with hints of coffee and dried apples. Full-bodied but weightless and silky, with an excellent balance of fruit, sweetness and spices. Some peanut brittle, dried oranges and lemons at the end. I can’t get over how wonderful this is now, but it can age forever. 154 g/L residual sugar. Drink or hold.
100 points
James Suckling
Power, freshness, depth, after the extremes of 2021 and 2022, this walks the line between the two, exceptional, mandarin, quince, mirabelle plums, white truffle, fresh fruit and confit fruit, a vibration of slate and steel, opulent but slices closed on the finish. The botrytis came early and quickly in 2023. Francis Mayeur in final vintage as consultant, after many years as inhouse winemaking team, Lorenzo Pasquini director. 154g/l residual sugar, 3.85ph, harvest September 14 to October 11.
100 points
Jane Anson - Inside Bordeaux
The perfume bursts with a bouquet of flowers, candied lemon peels, pineapple, white peach, orange, mango, vanilla, saffron, and anise. It is a lively, bright, energetic vintage for Chateau d'Yquem. Rich, intense, opulent, sweet, and palate-coating, yet all of that is balanced by its explosive, racy acidity that provides lift, energy, and length. The finish begins slowly, building, intensifying, and expanding, hitting all four sides of your palate with its unique spicy character and its counterbalancing blend of perfectly ripe, sweet tropical fruits and refreshing acidity. The harvest is done in four passes, mostly during the second and third. About 60% of the harvest was included in the Grand Vin. In short, 2023 Château d'Yquem ROCKS! Drink from 2030-2100.
99 points
Jeff Leve - The Wine Cellar Insider
Conditions of Pre Arrival Offer:
1. There is no minimum order unless stated.
2. All wines are 750ml unless indicated otherwise.
3. Payment is due at the time of ordering to secure stocks.
4. The wines are being collected and shipped in refrigerated containers and are due to arrive in November 2026.
5. Nicks Wine Merchants reserve the right to pass on any changes in Government duties and taxes and delivery charges from the date of order to the date of final delivery of the wine.
6. Errors and omissions excepted.
7. Delivery charges may apply - these can be determined by visiting the Freight Rates page.
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1996 Janneau Vintage Collection Grand Armagnac (700ml)

Armagnac, FRANCE
$250. 00
Bottle
$3000.00 Dozen

ABV: 43%

In a world of wood-aged spirits distilled from raw materials throughout the year, Armagnac stands out as a product of viticulture, subject to annual growth cycles and variations inherent to 'vintages'. Blending multiple harvests to create a consistent house style remains common, however vintage-dated Armagnacs are another thing - distilled from a single harvest, grapes are moulded by the year’s climatic conditions, partly determining outturn and quality. Vines are cultivated to obtain acidic wines, low in alcohol, resulting in fruity and floral eaux-de-vie. Most vintages are potentially marketable, however it's not a standard practise. Eaux-de-vie from a single year requires particular care and attention. Distillation and ageing must be adapted to capture the individual character of the distillate, and the Cellar Master must decide on the period it should spend in new oak. The minimum is ten years (unlike blends), but if the Armagnac is deemed capable of extended ageing, it might mean 20, 50 or even 100 years in barrel. Thus, with experience and patience, these bottlings can enter the realm of top-tier spirits.
Connoisseurs love Vintage Armagnacs because they have the ability to surprise - or at the very least - deliver more distinctive profiles than a mass blended brandy. Producers classify their diversity into five primary tastes – spices, fruits, bakery, floral, and green – with three different weights, ranging from “fine, light, and easy to drink” to “classic, rich, and well-balanced,” up to the "more powerful and expressive" vintages.
Because they're prominently labelled with the year of production, these gems have become hugely popular as gifts whereby birthdays and anniversaries can be marked by a singular bottle - a way to turn back the clock via a liquid time capsule, rekindle memories and reflect. If you're lucky enough to secure a Vintage Armagnac but aren't ready to open it, store it upright so the alcohol doesn't attack the cork, in a cool, dark place, away from direct sunlight. Once opened, there's no hurry to finish it. These spirits don't oxidise quickly like a wine or Vintage Port, but they are best consumed within a few years, as recommended by the BNIA (Bureau National Interprofessionnel de l’Armagnac).

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1964 Janneau Vintage Collection Grand Armagnac (700ml)

Armagnac, FRANCE
$550. 00
Bottle
$6600.00 Dozen

ABV: 43%

1964 is a very rare year - indeed, one of the rarest of the decade with stocks now extremely low.
In a world of wood-aged spirits distilled from raw materials throughout the year, Armagnac stands out as a product of viticulture, subject to annual growth cycles and variations inherent to 'vintages'. Blending multiple harvests to create a consistent house style remains common, however vintage-dated Armagnacs are another thing - distilled from a single harvest, grapes are moulded by the year’s climatic conditions, partly determining outturn and quality. Vines are cultivated to obtain acidic wines, low in alcohol, resulting in fruity and floral eaux-de-vie. Most vintages are potentially marketable, however it's not a standard practise. Eaux-de-vie from a single year requires particular care and attention. Distillation and ageing must be adapted to capture the individual character of the distillate, and the Cellar Master must decide on the period it should spend in new oak. The minimum is ten years (unlike blends), but if the Armagnac is deemed capable of extended ageing, it might mean 20, 50 or even 100 years in barrel. Thus, with experience and patience, these bottlings can enter the realm of top-tier spirits.
Connoisseurs love Vintage Armagnacs because they have the ability to surprise - or at the very least - deliver more distinctive profiles than a mass blended brandy. Producers classify their diversity into five primary tastes – spices, fruits, bakery, floral, and green – with three different weights, ranging from “fine, light, and easy to drink” to “classic, rich, and well-balanced,” up to the "more powerful and expressive" vintages.
Because they're prominently labelled with the year of production, these gems have become hugely popular as gifts whereby birthdays and anniversaries can be marked by a singular bottle - a way to turn back the clock via a liquid time capsule, rekindle memories and reflect. If you're lucky enough to secure a Vintage Armagnac but aren't ready to open it, store it upright so the alcohol doesn't attack the cork, in a cool, dark place, away from direct sunlight. Once opened, there's no hurry to finish it. These spirits don't oxidise quickly like a wine or Vintage Port, but they are best consumed within a few years, as recommended by the BNIA (Bureau National Interprofessionnel de l’Armagnac).

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Sullivans Cove Single Cask TD0807 French Oak Ex-Apera Single Malt Australian Whisky (700ml)

Hobart, Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
$550. 00
Bottle
$6600.00 Dozen

ABV: 51%

Not quite the expected Apera matured Australian whisky profile: The sherry feels muted, the flavours suggesting oily, unsweetened peanut brittle dusted with cocoa, followed by spicy oak and hints of roasted chestnuts. Medium bodied. Keeps you coming back, as time in the glass develops a malty sweetness with a delicate fruitiness shining through. 51% Alc./Vol. Non-chill filtered. Filled November 2015 and bottled February 2025. 337 bottles produced.

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1994 Janneau Vintage Collection Grand Armagnac (700ml)

Armagnac, FRANCE
$299. 00
Bottle
$3588.00 Dozen

ABV: 43%

1994 was considered a solid year in Armagnac. Production was significant so there's a lot of choice and styles vary depending on the houses. The brandies released to date are described as exuberant and very expressive.
In a world of wood-aged spirits distilled from raw materials throughout the year, Armagnac stands out as a product of viticulture, subject to annual growth cycles and variations inherent to 'vintages'. Blending multiple harvests to create a consistent house style remains common, however vintage-dated Armagnacs are another thing - distilled from a single harvest, grapes are moulded by the year’s climatic conditions, partly determining outturn and quality. Vines are cultivated to obtain acidic wines, low in alcohol, resulting in fruity and floral eaux-de-vie. Most vintages are potentially marketable, however it's not a standard practise. Eaux-de-vie from a single year requires particular care and attention. Distillation and ageing must be adapted to capture the individual character of the distillate, and the Cellar Master must decide on the period it should spend in new oak. The minimum is ten years (unlike blends), but if the Armagnac is deemed capable of extended ageing, it might mean 20, 50 or even 100 years in barrel. Thus, with experience and patience, these bottlings can enter the realm of top-tier spirits.
Connoisseurs love Vintage Armagnacs because they have the ability to surprise - or at the very least - deliver more distinctive profiles than a mass blended brandy. Producers classify their diversity into five primary tastes – spices, fruits, bakery, floral, and green – with three different weights, ranging from “fine, light, and easy to drink” to “classic, rich, and well-balanced,” up to the "more powerful and expressive" vintages.
Because they're prominently labelled with the year of production, these gems have become hugely popular as gifts whereby birthdays and anniversaries can be marked by a singular bottle - a way to turn back the clock via a liquid time capsule, rekindle memories and reflect. If you're lucky enough to secure a Vintage Armagnac but aren't ready to open it, store it upright so the alcohol doesn't attack the cork, in a cool, dark place, away from direct sunlight. Once opened, there's no hurry to finish it. These spirits don't oxidise quickly like a wine or Vintage Port, but they are best consumed within a few years, as recommended by the BNIA (Bureau National Interprofessionnel de l’Armagnac).

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1984 Janneau Vintage Collection Grand Armagnac (700ml)

Armagnac, FRANCE
$299. 00
Bottle
$3588.00 Dozen

ABV: 43%

Vineyards suffered heavy frosts in 1984, so production was well down making this vintage quite rare. The producers hadn’t seen such disastrous frosts like it since 1977. Bottles released to date reportedly offer notes of candied fruits and rancio.
In a world of wood-aged spirits distilled from raw materials throughout the year, Armagnac stands out as a product of viticulture, subject to annual growth cycles and variations inherent to 'vintages'. Blending multiple harvests to create a consistent house style remains common, however vintage-dated Armagnacs are another thing - distilled from a single harvest, grapes are moulded by the year’s climatic conditions, partly determining outturn and quality. Vines are cultivated to obtain acidic wines, low in alcohol, resulting in fruity and floral eaux-de-vie. Most vintages are potentially marketable, however it's not a standard practise. Eaux-de-vie from a single year requires particular care and attention. Distillation and ageing must be adapted to capture the individual character of the distillate, and the Cellar Master must decide on the period it should spend in new oak. The minimum is ten years (unlike blends), but if the Armagnac is deemed capable of extended ageing, it might mean 20, 50 or even 100 years in barrel. Thus, with experience and patience, these bottlings can enter the realm of top-tier spirits.
Connoisseurs love Vintage Armagnacs because they have the ability to surprise - or at the very least - deliver more distinctive profiles than a mass blended brandy. Producers classify their diversity into five primary tastes – spices, fruits, bakery, floral, and green – with three different weights, ranging from “fine, light, and easy to drink” to “classic, rich, and well-balanced,” up to the "more powerful and expressive" vintages.
Because they're prominently labelled with the year of production, these gems have become hugely popular as gifts whereby birthdays and anniversaries can be marked by a singular bottle - a way to turn back the clock via a liquid time capsule, rekindle memories and reflect. If you're lucky enough to secure a Vintage Armagnac but aren't ready to open it, store it upright so the alcohol doesn't attack the cork, in a cool, dark place, away from direct sunlight. Once opened, there's no hurry to finish it. These spirits don't oxidise quickly like a wine or Vintage Port, but they are best consumed within a few years, as recommended by the BNIA (Bureau National Interprofessionnel de l’Armagnac).

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1974 Janneau Vintage Collection Grand Armagnac (700ml)

Armagnac, FRANCE
$399. 00
Bottle
$4788.00 Dozen

ABV: 43%

Described as a vintage of variety, the '74s recently released show impressive maturity with mellow perfumes. Generally considered great quality and value for money.
In a world of wood-aged spirits distilled from raw materials throughout the year, Armagnac stands out as a product of viticulture, subject to annual growth cycles and variations inherent to 'vintages'. Blending multiple harvests to create a consistent house style remains common, however vintage-dated Armagnacs are another thing - distilled from a single harvest, grapes are moulded by the year’s climatic conditions, partly determining outturn and quality. Vines are cultivated to obtain acidic wines, low in alcohol, resulting in fruity and floral eaux-de-vie. Most vintages are potentially marketable, however it's not a standard practise. Eaux-de-vie from a single year requires particular care and attention. Distillation and ageing must be adapted to capture the individual character of the distillate, and the Cellar Master must decide on the period it should spend in new oak. The minimum is ten years (unlike blends), but if the Armagnac is deemed capable of extended ageing, it might mean 20, 50 or even 100 years in barrel. Thus, with experience and patience, these bottlings can enter the realm of top-tier spirits.
Connoisseurs love Vintage Armagnacs because they have the ability to surprise - or at the very least - deliver more distinctive profiles than a mass blended brandy. Producers classify their diversity into five primary tastes – spices, fruits, bakery, floral, and green – with three different weights, ranging from “fine, light, and easy to drink” to “classic, rich, and well-balanced,” up to the "more powerful and expressive" vintages.
Because they're prominently labelled with the year of production, these gems have become hugely popular as gifts whereby birthdays and anniversaries can be marked by a singular bottle - a way to turn back the clock via a liquid time capsule, rekindle memories and reflect. If you're lucky enough to secure a Vintage Armagnac but aren't ready to open it, store it upright so the alcohol doesn't attack the cork, in a cool, dark place, away from direct sunlight. Once opened, there's no hurry to finish it. These spirits don't oxidise quickly like a wine or Vintage Port, but they are best consumed within a few years, as recommended by the BNIA (Bureau National Interprofessionnel de l’Armagnac).

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1986 Janneau Vintage Collection Grand Armagnac (700ml)

Armagnac, FRANCE
$299. 00
Bottle
$3588.00 Dozen

ABV: 43%

In a world of wood-aged spirits distilled from raw materials throughout the year, Armagnac stands out as a product of viticulture, subject to annual growth cycles and variations inherent to 'vintages'. Blending multiple harvests to create a consistent house style remains common, however vintage-dated Armagnacs are another thing - distilled from a single harvest, grapes are moulded by the year’s climatic conditions, partly determining outturn and quality. Vines are cultivated to obtain acidic wines, low in alcohol, resulting in fruity and floral eaux-de-vie. Most vintages are potentially marketable, however it's not a standard practise. Eaux-de-vie from a single year requires particular care and attention. Distillation and ageing must be adapted to capture the individual character of the distillate, and the Cellar Master must decide on the period it should spend in new oak. The minimum is ten years (unlike blends), but if the Armagnac is deemed capable of extended ageing, it might mean 20, 50 or even 100 years in barrel. Thus, with experience and patience, these bottlings can enter the realm of top-tier spirits.
Connoisseurs love Vintage Armagnacs because they have the ability to surprise - or at the very least - deliver more distinctive profiles than a mass blended brandy. Producers classify their diversity into five primary tastes – spices, fruits, bakery, floral, and green – with three different weights, ranging from “fine, light, and easy to drink” to “classic, rich, and well-balanced,” up to the "more powerful and expressive" vintages.
Because they're prominently labelled with the year of production, these gems have become hugely popular as gifts whereby birthdays and anniversaries can be marked by a singular bottle - a way to turn back the clock via a liquid time capsule, rekindle memories and reflect. If you're lucky enough to secure a Vintage Armagnac but aren't ready to open it, store it upright so the alcohol doesn't attack the cork, in a cool, dark place, away from direct sunlight. Once opened, there's no hurry to finish it. These spirits don't oxidise quickly like a wine or Vintage Port, but they are best consumed within a few years, as recommended by the BNIA (Bureau National Interprofessionnel de l’Armagnac).

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1973 Janneau Vintage Collection Grand Armagnac (700ml)

Armagnac, FRANCE
$399. 00
Bottle
$4788.00 Dozen

ABV: 43%

In a world of wood-aged spirits distilled from raw materials throughout the year, Armagnac stands out as a product of viticulture, subject to annual growth cycles and variations inherent to 'vintages'. Blending multiple harvests to create a consistent house style remains common, however vintage-dated Armagnacs are another thing - distilled from a single harvest, grapes are moulded by the year’s climatic conditions, partly determining outturn and quality. Vines are cultivated to obtain acidic wines, low in alcohol, resulting in fruity and floral eaux-de-vie. Most vintages are potentially marketable, however it's not a standard practise. Eaux-de-vie from a single year requires particular care and attention. Distillation and ageing must be adapted to capture the individual character of the distillate, and the Cellar Master must decide on the period it should spend in new oak. The minimum is ten years (unlike blends), but if the Armagnac is deemed capable of extended ageing, it might mean 20, 50 or even 100 years in barrel. Thus, with experience and patience, these bottlings can enter the realm of top-tier spirits.
Connoisseurs love Vintage Armagnacs because they have the ability to surprise - or at the very least - deliver more distinctive profiles than a mass blended brandy. Producers classify their diversity into five primary tastes – spices, fruits, bakery, floral, and green – with three different weights, ranging from “fine, light, and easy to drink” to “classic, rich, and well-balanced,” up to the "more powerful and expressive" vintages.
Because they're prominently labelled with the year of production, these gems have become hugely popular as gifts whereby birthdays and anniversaries can be marked by a singular bottle - a way to turn back the clock via a liquid time capsule, rekindle memories and reflect. If you're lucky enough to secure a Vintage Armagnac but aren't ready to open it, store it upright so the alcohol doesn't attack the cork, in a cool, dark place, away from direct sunlight. Once opened, there's no hurry to finish it. These spirits don't oxidise quickly like a wine or Vintage Port, but they are best consumed within a few years, as recommended by the BNIA (Bureau National Interprofessionnel de l’Armagnac).

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2015 Signatory Vintage Glen Spey 9 Year Old 100 Proof Edition #37 Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
$119. 99
Bottle
$1439.88 Dozen

ABV: 57.1%

Considered by several whisky writers as "one of the most 'obscure' distilleries in Scotland", Glen Spey would have continued to slip under the radar of malt chasers, had it not been for a handful of favourable releases. Formerly known as the "Mill of Rothes", it was built in 1878 by James Stuart & Co (who later went on to buy the Macallan distillery). Always intended as a filler for blends, as with its neighbour, Glen Grant, pot stills are equipped with "purifiers", redirecting some vapour to reflux within the still to produce a less feinty and lighter spirit. This edition was matured in a first-fill sherry butt. 57.1% Alc./Vol. Non-chill filtered.
Other reviews... Always these very affordable series from Signatory, with that heavily worked sherry that perhaps doesn’t always let the character of the distillate shine through, but does its job very, very well. Colour: full gold. Nose: ah this is pretty, there's a touch of exhaust fumes (not pleasant in the street but sometimes rather charming in your glass), then green walnuts, cherry stalks, and peach leaves. A few hints of satay sauce, followed by pear cake. With water: marked saponification but it fades quickly, then comes a mix of Indian spices, think tandoori seasoning. Mouth (neat): surprising, on mustard, pepper, tar and dark chocolate, quite the unusual trio. With water: this time, beyond the Indian spices, there's candied ginger and fir bud. Really very unusual. Finish: long, and there's even a flavour of poppadums at the end. Comments: very hard to categorise, this isn't your typical sherry cask. In any case, it feels much more Indian than those super Indian malt whiskies, ha. 84 points - whiskyfun.com

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Glenglassaugh Octaves Classic Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
Reduced from $139.99
$129. 99
Bottle
$1559.88 Dozen

ABV: 44%

Scotch whisky lovers will be familiar with the concept of octaves. As with the Quarter Cask approach, essentially, the smaller barrel volume creates more wood-whisky interaction, soaking up barrel characteristics faster. While the rapid wood influence adds more vanilla and spice, it requires careful management to avoid over-oaking, which is why octaves are typically employed to 'refine' whiskies, improving colour and adding complexity over months as a finishing, rather than a full term process. Glenglassaugh take the concept to an extreme! According to the producers, expect "A delicious combination of citrus and sweet notes". Non chill filtered and natural colour. 44% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... I’ve tried quite a few octaves by other makers that had been too new-oaky (vanilla, coconut, and basta), but let’s see… Colour: pale gold. Nose: it’s got a ‘crafty’ side for sure, with a youth that shines through (porridge, pears) and some half-sweet, half-spicy oak, very ‘American’. Vanilla, ginger cake, then rather butterscotch and crème brulée. The earthy/bready touches in the background work well, this is not a new-oak bomb. Mouth: a creamy mouth feel, it almost flows like honey, and a very pleasant acidic sweetness mingle with grassy oak. Citron liqueur and green tea, pepper, a few grassy eau-de-vie-ish notes (I’ve distilled spent lees on day, the result had a few similar notes), some bay leaves perhaps… The oak’s influence never stops growing and rather makes me think of European oak this time. But I doubt it’s European oak. Finish: rather long, really grassy and bitter, not in a bad way at all. Herb cordial. The vanilla is back in the aftertaste and comes with oranges or citrons. Comments: a good example of some young malt from some active oak. This time, balance has been found. 78 points - whiskyfun.com

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Glenglassaugh Octaves Peated Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
Reduced from $139.99
$129. 99
Bottle
$1559.88 Dozen

ABV: 44%

Distilled from richly peated malted barley, this whisky has been matured in octave casks, made from staves of a used cask. Octaves are approximately 1/8th the size of a butt. The smaller cask allows for more interaction between the wood and the spirit, giving the whisky a great depth of flavour in a short period of time. Bottled at 44%, non chill filtered and natural colour. Expect a delicate, sweet peated stye.
Other reviews... Colour: gold. Nose: could one use a mix of curry powder and antiseptic to smoke malted barley? Odd question, I know, but I do get quite some curry and quite some antiseptic, which is a combination that’s not as, well, as odd as you would think. Then we find more bandages and lemon juice, which is all fine. It’s actually got something slightly Laphroaiggy, not a bad benchmark for sure. Mouth: it’s not that I’m a peat head (I can hear you!), but the young distillate offered more resistance to the octaves, and the oak’s grassy/gingery side seems to be better integrated. Nice notes of lemongrass too, but the medicinal side has been lost on the palate. After all, Glenglassaugh’s not quite a coastal distillery, is it (I know some industry people are claiming that the whole of Scotland is coastal, which should imply that the place where you mature your whiskies does not matter. A long debate, not for here and not for now…) Finish: rather long, balanced, zesty/grassy and smoky. More ginger and pepper again in the aftertaste, that’s the octaves. Comments: a solid effort. 80 points - whiskyfun.com

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2025 Red Feet Pinot Grigio

King Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$22. 99
Bottle
$275.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2025-2026)

ABV: 12.1%

Closure: Stelvin

A fruity Pinot Grigio with a round, supple mouth feel and brisk underlying acidity.
Brilliant very pale straw colour with greenish tinged edges and a watery hue. Pear, red apple and honeysuckle aromas are trailed by some delicate spice notes. Juicy red apple and pear fruits intermix with subtle honeysuckle and musk elements. Round, supple mouth feel with brisk underlying acidity lending freshness to the fruity finish.
Drink over the next year.
Alc. 12.1%

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2025 Penna Lane Watervale Riesling

Clare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$26. 99
Bottle
$323.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2025-2033)

ABV: 10.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Crisp laser like acidity with lime and lemon zest flavours, a tense feel and a dry, searing finish.
Brilliant water like core with green tinted edges. Lime juice and lemon zest aromas jump out of the glass with some Granny Smith apple and steely mineral notes also evident. Crisp laser like acidity underpins lime and lemon zest flavours. Green apple, wet steel and flinty mineral elements add zip across the back half. Tense with a dry, searing finish.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 10.5%
Other Reviews…..
A Riesling that is true to style and region, sourced from around Leasingham, where there are, and have been over many years, some of the finest Rieslings in the country made. The aroma is a lemon pith, tart lime, and slightly minerally combination, and the palate shows a typical tension, and yet there is a deep intensity. The generous fruit flavours are tightened by the crisp acidity, which focuses and extends the palate. That crunchy, pebbly minerality on the finish is a feature. Drink 2025-2035.
94 Points
Ray Jordan – WinePilot.com

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2021 Beechworth Wine Estates Tempranillo

Beechworth, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$22. 99
Bottle
$275.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2025-2029)

ABV: 13%

Closure: Stelvin

Mid weighted with black fruit sitting over an earthy back drop.
A blend of 85% Tempranillo and 15% Graciano aged in older oak. Midnight black in colour with a dark red black tinged hue. Elevated black cherry aromas combine with some liquorice, black olive, smoked meat and spicy vanillin cedar notes. Mid weighted the palate features black cherry and liquorice fruits which meld into an earthy back drop of smoked meats, black olive and spice. Slightly chewy tannins and fresh underlying acidity with a savoury conclusion.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 13%

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2025 Babich Pinot Gris

Marlborough, NEW ZEALAND
$14. 99
Bottle
$179.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)

ABV: 13%

Closure: Stelvin

Texturally full and round with luscious, ripe fruit.
Crafted from vineyards in the Waihopai & Wairau Valleys, this rich, full bodied Pinot Gris was tank fermented and matured for 4 months on lees to enhance it’s mouth feel.
Brilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Ripe pear and red apple skin aromas mix with some quince, faint honeysuckle and spice notes. Texturally full and round the palate sports luscious pear and red apple fruits over a honeysuckle, quince and delicate ginger back drop. Showing impressive concentration and good underlying freshness, it has a shapely medium to long finish.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 13%

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2025 Nomads Garden Pinot Grigio

King Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$22. 99
Bottle
$275.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2025-2026)

ABV: 12.8%

Closure: Stelvin

A well rounded Pinot Grigio with delicious pear and Jonathan apple fruits.
Brilliant pale straw colour with green highlighted edges and a watery hue. Pear and red apple scents are trailed by some citrus and faint bees wax notes. Delicious pear and Jonathan apple fruits carry a shapely textural feel across the palate with some dried honey, delicate quince and spice elements sitting in the background. Brisk acidity with a long, well rounded finish.
Drink over the next year.
Alc. 12.8%

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2024 Five Vineyard Chardonnay

Plenty Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$26. 99
Bottle
$323.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2025-2028)

ABV: 12.6%

Closure: Stelvin

Gently creamy in its texture with good freshness and medium length.
Brilliant pale straw colour with greenish tinged edges and a watery hue. Nosing reveals aromas of pear and bees wax followed by hints of lemon butter and spice. The mid weighted palate features pear, peach and bees wax flavours over citrusy nougat and spice elements. Gently creamy in its texture it finishes with good freshness and medium length.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 12.6%

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2024 Corryton Burge Barossa Shiraz

Barossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$24. 99
Bottle
$299.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2025-2030)

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Rich and lush with a long juicy finish.
Impenetrable inky black heart with a very deep dark purple black hue. Pronounced dark plum, blackberry and liquorice aromas fill the nostrils followed by some vanillin cedar and peppered fennel notes. Rich and lush the palate is swamped with dark plum, blackberry and liquorice fruits. Inky blueberry, vanillin cedar and peppered earth elements trail off into the distance. Fresh acidity and polished tannins with a long juicy finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 14.5%

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2024 Gilberts Estate Hand Picked Chardonnay

Mount Barker, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA
$29. 99
Bottle
$359.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)

ABV: 12.6%

Closure: Stelvin

A light, elegant Chardonnay with lively acidity.
Brilliant pale straw colour with green tinged edges and a watery hue. Nosing offers up lifted aromatics of ripe nectarine, bees wax and lemon butter followed by hints of biscuity nougat and spice. The fresh, elegant palate is detailed with subtle nectarine, citrus and pear fruits. Traces of bees wax and nougat sit underneath. Lively acidity imparts a brisk feel across the mid length finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 12.6%

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2025 High Eden Estate Single Vineyard Riesling

Eden Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$29. 99
Bottle
$359.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2025-2033)

ABV: 12%

Closure: Stelvin

A Riesling with terrific drive, intensity and tension.
Brilliant water like core with greenish tinged edges. Lemon and lime aromas jump out of the glass trailed by some Granny Smith apple, orange rind and steely mineral notes. The zesty palate features lime and lemon fruits over orange rind, green apple and steely mineral elements. Terrific drive, intensity and tension with fresh, crunchy acidity. Long racy mineral and flint infused finish.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 12%

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2024 Wirra Wirra Church Block Shiraz

McLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$23. 99
Bottle
$287.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2025-2030)

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Classic McLaren Vale Shiraz – rich, succulent and plush.
Aged for an average of 12 months in new and seasoned French and American oak. Impenetrable inky black heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Freshly crushed blackberry and liquorice aromas combine with inky earth, vanillin cedar and peppered fennel notes. Rich, succulent blackberry, liquorice and dark plum fruits decorate the medium to full bodied palate with a plush feel. Velvet smooth tannins with vanillin cedar, earthy fennel and delicate pepper elements lying underneath. Medium to long fleshy textured finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 14.5%
Other Reviews…..
One of three wines now carrying the Church Block brand and given Shiraz is McLaren Vale’s leading red it makes sense to be part of such a high-profile team. Sourcing from several separate vineyards, this then stands as a regional expression of the variety, and quite a contemporary one at that. More than just a simplistic Shiraz plum fruit bomb, here we see savoury bouquet and flavours, Middle Eastern spices, braised root vegetables, black pepper, yet right in the core of the palate there’s an alluring burst of crimson to blue fruits, just enough to put any oak influence – both French and American with a tiny 8% new barrels – in its rightful background place. All up a lovely, friendly, very drinkable regional Shiraz.
93 Points
Tony Love – WinePilot.com

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2024 Chaffey Bros Wine Co. Pax Aeterna Old Vine Grenache

Barossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$29. 99
Bottle
$359.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)

ABV: 14.3%

Closure: Stelvin

A succulent Grenache that shows impressive concentration and power.
Red to dark red core with black shaded edges and a light red hue. Red raspberry, cherry and red liquorice aromas infused with pepper bound out of the glass followed by some fresh herb and subtle earthy graphite notes. Juicy red to dark raspberry, liquorice and ripe cherry fruits swamp the mouth. Vanillin spice, infusions of dried herbs and peppered earth elements sit in the background. Showing impressive concentration and power, it has velvety tannins, ample freshness and a long succulent finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 14.3%

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2024 Langmeil Rough Diamond Grenache

Barossa, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$22. 99
Bottle
$275.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2025-2030)

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Stelvin

A rich, succulent Grenache that shows impressive concentration and power.
Made from a blend of 86.2% Grenache, 6% Carignan, 6% Counoise and 1.8% Cinsault sourced from vines aged between 7 to 50 years old. It sees no oak maturation.
Semi translucent red to dark red colour with a light red hue. Fragrant raspberry, red liquorice and cherry scents mix with vanillin spice and peppered earth notes. Rich, succulent and opulently textured, the palate is awash with raspberry, ripe cherry and liquorice fruits. Subtle scorched earth, vanillin spice and peppered herb elements linger across the back half. Showing impressive concentration and power, it has silky smooth tannins and a long, sumptuous finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 14.5%

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2021 Beechworth Wine Estates Montepulciano

Beechworth, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$22. 99
Bottle
$275.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2025-2027)

ABV: 14%

Closure: Stelvin

Rich, concentrated and quite opulent with a robust tannin structure imparting a chewy feel across the sturdy finish.
Dense inky black heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Ripe black cherry, black plum and liquorice scents fill the nostrils followed by some vanillin spice and scorched earth notes. Rich, concentrated and quite opulent in its textural feel, the full bodied palate is awash with black cherry, black plum and liquorice fruits. A robust tannin structure imparts a chewy feel with notions of dried herbs, earth and spice lingering across the sturdy finish.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 14%

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2025 Corryton Burge Riesling

Eden Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$24. 99
Bottle
$299.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Stelvin

A crunchy, lime juice driven Riesling.
Brilliant water like core with a greenish tinge to the surrounds. Lemon, lime and green apple skin like scents are trailed by some steely mineral notes. Crunchy lime juice, lemon and green apple skin flavours skirt across the racy palate with some wet steel and mineral elements tailing off through the dry, crisp finish. Lime juice driven aftertaste.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 12.5%

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2023 Turkey Flat Vineyards Shiraz

Barossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$54. 99
Bottle
$659.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Rich, powerful and densely fruited with an opulent texture and long, sumptuous finish.
First produced in 1990, Turkey Flat’s Shiraz has gone on to forge a formidable standing amongst wine critics and collectors alike. From the excellent 2023 vintage fruit was sourced from Turkey Flat’s Bethany and Stonewell vineyards with vines dating back as far as 1847. Maturation took place in French oak (30% new) for a period of 18 months.
Impenetrable inky black heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Dark plum, liquorice and dark chocolate aromas waft from the glass complimented by some vanillin oak, subtle earthy mocha and spice notes. Rich, powerful and concentrated, dense lush dark plum, liquorice and blackberry fruits are supported by a sturdy structure. Earthy mocha, vanillin oak and spice elements sit in the background. Opulently textured and deep it finishes long, expansive and sumptuous.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 14.5%

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2023 Clarendon Hills Blewitt Springs Old Vine Grenache

McLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$69. 99
Bottle
$839.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)

ABV: 14%

Closure: Diam Cork

Rich, flamboyant and powerful with energetic acidity and a muscular tannin framework.
Deep black dark red colour with a vibrant purple red hue. Enchanting the olfactory senses are aromas of dark raspberry, dark to black cherry and liquorice complimented by some dark chocolate, vanillin earth and peppered herb notes. Flamboyant and rich, the medium bodied palate is swamped with succulent raspberry, liquorice and dark chocolate fruits. Energetic acidity and a muscular tannin framework provide definition. Vanillin spice, dark cherry and peppered herb elements extend across the back half. Concentrated and powerful, it has a long deeply fruited yet quite lively finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 14%
Other Reviews….
The 2023 Blewitt Springs Grenache is an aromatic, floral, red-fruited affair, shaped by abundant, sandy tannins in the mouth and tailing out over a long finish. This is supple, saturating and silky in the mouth, delivering all of the pleasure and satisfaction that Grenache (especially Grenache from McLaren Vale) is wont to do. There are notes of garden rose, pink peppercorn, red licorice, raspberry, cherry and blood orange. This is a marvelous wine, my favorite of the Clarendon Hills Grenaches in this vintage. A superstar. The tannins are the highlight—they create chew and shape—despite the fruit being marvelous. 14% alcohol, sealed under Diam. Drink 2025-2038.
96 Points
Erin Larkin – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate
Fragrant, in a spicy way, fruits deep red and black, tar and a rugged, ferrous rockiness, with clove, black pepper, star anise, brown cardamom, red and purple florals and soused citrus peel. It’s not unusual here, but this really needs ample air to show its best. It has less heft than the Onkaparinga, but still plenty of power and structure, plus a supple viscosity across the palate. As said, air is needed, with floral notes filtering out and a greater sense of levity. Cellar for a couple of years to begin with or decant and stand for a half a day. Drink by 2033.
95 Points
Marcus Ellis - James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion
Vibrant purple fruit with layers of blackberries, bitter chocolate, violets and raspberries on the nose. The medium-bodied palate shows refined tannins and balanced acidity that lead into a savory, herbal finish. Poised and polished. Drink or hold.
94 Points
JamesSuckling.com

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2025 Lo Stesso Fiano

Heathcote, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$32. 99
Bottle
$395.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2026-2027)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Round and full with pear, green to red apple and lime fruits, crisp, tangy acidity and a long saline laced finish.
This small planting (less than 1 hectare) of Fiano on the Jasper Hill property is located very close to the winery at the southern end of Georgia’s Paddock. The wine is made by Emily and Georgia Roberts and in the early years was produced entirely from purchased fruit. The 2025 vintage is a 50/50 blend of estate grown and purchased fruit which was partially fermented in used oak and bottled relatively early (under stelvin) to retain freshness.
Bright pale straw to straw colour with a watery hue. Intense aromas of pear, red apple and honeysuckle are released through the nose followed by some lime and subtle ginger spice notes. Round and full on entry with pear, green to red apple and lime fruits melding into a Mediterranean herb and saline mineral like back drop. Crisp, tangy acidity lends an energetic feel to the long saline laced finish.
Drink over the next year.
Alc. 13.5%
Other Reviews….
Floral and charming, with aromas of apricot blossoms, citrus peel, lemon confit, jasmine and chalk. The palate is textural and mid-weighted, with slight phenolic grip and bright acidity leading into a lush, generous mouthfeel with plenty of tension. Delicious. Drink or hold. Screw cap.
95 Points
JamesSuckling.com
Seriously swoon-worthy; Lo Stesso Fiano just keeps getting better and better with each release. The McNallys have worked with the grape for years and experience shows through in a complexity of flavours, textures and the kind of gentle savouriness that adds that extra layer of interest. Explores a world of intense citrus, of lemon balm, grapefruit pith and skin, lemon pastille and orange blossom aromatics, with pear, apple, quince and almond. So smooth; it roams fresh and long, aided by a subtle phenolic grip and tangy acid drive. So good on every level! Drink by 2030.
96 Points
Jeni Port – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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2024 Denton Estate Pinot Noir

Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$44. 99
Bottle
$539.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2025-2030)

ABV: 13.8%

Closure: Stelvin

Fresh and energetic with juicy red fruits that are delivered with terrific power.
Semi translucent, slightly cloudy red colour with a very light red hue. The fragrant nose serves up perfumed like aromatics of violet, red cherry, winter strawberry, subtle clove, fresh herb and forest floor notes. Fresh and energetic, the palate features juicy red cherry, strawberry and red liquorice fruits. Some blood orange, infusions of fresh herbs, forest floor and spice extend across the back half. Smooth in its flow, it has gently tangy acidity and polished tannins. Terrific power with a long and supple yet vibrantly fresh finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 13.8%
Other Reviews…..
From a single block, planted with MV6 in 2004. Significantly better than the '24 Shed Pinot Noir and for not a whole lot more in price. A bright ruby-red colour precedes a well-defined bouquet of redcurrant and cranberry together with summer flowers. The palate is elegant, with gently crunchy tannins rounding out a very well-put-together wine to drink now and over the next three to five years at least. Drink by 2030.
95+ Points
Philip Rich – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion
A close-planted, north-easterly vineyard of MV6 is the home of this Pinot, which shows intense, ripe aromas without being excessive. The nose is delightful, with heady aromas of red cherry, strawberry, confectionery, rhubarb and some earthiness and stemminess – the tertiary characters are still yet to present themselves. The Pinot is still quite a youngster, as it often takes a while for it to settle down in bottle and show its best, so while it’s lovely now, it’ll get even better with a bit more bottle age.
94+ Points
Brendan Black – WinePilot.com

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2024 Ninth Island Chardonnay

Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
$22. 99
Bottle
$275.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2025-2027)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Stelvin

A fruit driven style of Chardonnay that carries good textural volume.
Brilliant water like core with greenish tinged edges. Aromas of ripe peach and melon mix with some pear and spice notes. Fleshy peach, melon and pear fruits carry ample textural volume over a citrus and spice back drop. Brisk acidity with a long, nicely rounded fruit driven finish.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 13.5%

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2023 Pencarrow Pinot Noir

Martinborough, NEW ZEALAND
$29. 99
Bottle
$359.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2025-2028)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Stelvin

A rich, fleshy textured Martinborough Pinot Noir.
The ever reliable second label of Palliser Estate. Sourced from three different vineyards the wine was matured for 10 months in oak barrels. Semi translucent red to dark red core with black toned edges and a light brick red tinged hue. Expressive spicy dark cherry, strawberry and dried herb scents are trailed by some brambly cedar and forest floor notes. Rich dark cherry and strawberry fruits carry ample flesh as they make a supple entrance onto the palate. Subtle anise, spicy rhubarb, dried herb and bramble elements slip across the back half. Velvet smooth tannins with ample power to the finish.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 13.5%

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2024 Antinori Peppoli Chianti Classico

Tuscany, ITALY
$39. 99
Bottle
$479.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)

ABV: 13%

Closure: Diam Cork

A youthful, expressive Chianti Classico with juicy red fruits.
Antinori’s Peppoli was first made in 1985 and year in year out proves to be a reliable, great value Chianti Classico. Produced from predominately Sangiovese grapes, the wine was aged for approximately 9 months in large Slavonian oak casks with a small parcel in stainless steel tanks to preserve the freshness of fruit.
Dark red heart with black toned edges and a youthful bright red hue. Aromas of red cherry and red currant sail out of the glass trailed by some red liquorice, fresh herb, delicate earth and faint spicy tobacco end notes. Juicy red currant, cherry and red liquorice fruits line the mid weighted palate with notions of earth, fresh garden herbs, gentle tobacco and spice the undercard. Energetic acidity with a slightly chalky feel to the tannins. Savoury red fruited conclusion.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 13%

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2024 Heathcote Winery The Origin Shiraz

Heathcote, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$49. 99
Bottle
$599.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2025-2030)

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Rich and plush with polished tannins and a long, sumptuous finish.
Aged in French oak. Midnight black heart with a dark red black tinged hue. Aromas of dark plum and liquorice mix with some earthy barnyard like notes, vanillin, cedar and pepper. Rich plush dark plum and liquorice fruits meld into a back drop of spicy vanillin cedar, subtle earthy barnyard characters and pepper. Opulently textured and possessing polished tannins, it concludes long and sumptuous.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 14.5%

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2024 Barossa Boy Cheeky Tilly Riesling

Eden Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$26. 99
Bottle
$323.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)

ABV: 11.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Crunchy lime juice, lemon and green apple flavours with searing acidity and a long zippy finish.
Brilliant pale straw colour with green tinged edges and a watery hue. Lime juice and lemon aromas show good lift out of the glass with some Granny Smith apple, orange rind and chalky mineral notes also evident. Crunchy lime juice, lemon and green apple flavours are underscored by a searing line of acidity. Wet steel and flinty mineral elements are infused through the long zippy finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 11.5%

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2022 Le Baron de Malleret

Haut Medoc, Bordeaux, FRANCE
$34. 99
Bottle
$419.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

A medium to full bodied entry level Bordeaux that shows ample richness and power.
The second label of Chateau de Malleret, this wine comes from 25 year old vines and is a blend of 65% Merlot, 31% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Petit Verdot.
Midnight black dark red colour with a dark red hue. Elevated aromas of blackcurrant and liquorice are trailed by some spicy vanillin cedar, dusty earth and subtle dried herb notes. Rich and concentrated, the medium to full bodied palate is flooded with juicy blackcurrant and liquorice fruits. Some black cherry, inky earth and spicy vanillin cedar elements sit underneath. Powerful and quite opulent in nature it has ripe, slightly chewy tannins and a long deeply fruited finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 13.5%

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2024 Chain of Ponds Amelia’s Letter Pinot Gris

Adelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$22. 99
Bottle
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Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2025-2026)

ABV: 12%

Closure: Stelvin

A run of the mill Pinot Gris with fleshy fruit and a dry, mid length finish.
Pale apricot skin tinged colour with a watery hue. Aromas of very ripe apple join with baked pear, quince and musk. Fleshy pear, peach and apple fruits overlay a quince and delicate spice back drop. Brisk acidity enlivens the dry, mid length finish.
Drink over the next year.
Alc. 12%

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2024 Holm Oak The Wizard Chardonnay

Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
$64. 99
Bottle
$779.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2025-2029)

ABV: 11.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Rich, creamy and mouth filling with a long, glossy textured finish.
Brilliant pale straw colour with greenish tinged edges and a watery hue. Aromas of ripe peach, honeycomb and crème brulee fill the nostrils followed by some nougat and butterscotch notes. Rich and creamy, the mouth filling palate is decorated with fleshy ripe peach, crème brulee, nougat, honeycomb and subtle spicy cashew flavours. Long glossy textured finish.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 11.5%
Other Reviews……
Bec Duffy loves Chardonnay and it shows, from the way the fruit is cradled and gently plucked at the exact ideal moment to the caress of very expensive oak that it matures in. Peach melba, lemonade fruit and gingerbread spice. This is edible from start to finish. Creamy thanks to its 50% Malo but with electric energy of acidity. There are plenty of reductive, smokey Chardonnays out there but this turns you head in the pedigree and total class act of the fruit itself. It’s princess Kate incarnate and it’s totally mesmerizing and full of fortitude and charm. This is a celebration of the Tamar Valley and a real standout! Drink with a fillet of coral trout in ginger and scallion sauce. Drink now or cellar for another 8-10 years. Drink 2025-2035.
96 Points
Shanteh Wale – WinePilot.com
2024 was an excellent vintage in Tasmania, certainly warmer than the preceding year. The juice underwent a wild fermentation in barrel, before half underwent malolactic fermentation. Maturation was in French oak, 50% of it new, for ten months. Gleaming pale lemon, the nose exhibits some spicy oak notes, but integration is proceeding well. Expect the wine to look even better in two to three years. We have notes of cashews, nutmeg, cinnamon, peaches, pears and glacéd lemon. Good concentration throughout, the wine is well balanced with impressive intensity and serious length. Suffice to say, that the length and the way the wine maintains its intensity over the journey is one of the highlights of what is a cracking Chardonnay. This is a ten year proposition. Love it. Drink 2025-2035.
95 Points
Ken Gargett – WinePilot.com

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2025 Aloft Pinot Noir

Adelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$17. 99
Bottle
$215.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2025-2029)

ABV: 13%

Closure: Stelvin

A juicy entry level Pinot that has a slightly tangy finish.
Dark red core with black toned edges and a red to dark red hue. Fragrant violet, dark cherry and strawberry aromas escape from the glass followed by some anise, dried herb and forest floor notes. Juicy dark cherry, strawberry and anise flavours flow supplely across the front half of the palate. Bright acidity lends freshness with infusions of herbs and spice also evident. Polished tannins with a slightly tangy finish.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 13%

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2024 Paritua Stone Paddock Chardonnay

Hawkes Bay, NEW ZEALAND
$39. 99
Bottle
$479.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2025-2029)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Stelvin

A lightly oaked, fruit driven style of Chardonnay.
Certified organic. Brilliant pale straw colour with a distinctive green tint around the edges and a watery hue. Ripe nectarine and apple aromas intermingle with hints of bees wax, delicate toast and melon notes. Ripe and fleshy, the palate features nectarine and melon fruits over some toast, citrus and spice elements. Fresh acidity with a nicely rounded, fruit driven finish that shows plenty of spice.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 13.5%

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2024 Serge Dagueneau & Filles Pouilly Fume Tradition

Pouilly Fume, Loire Valley, FRANCE
$59. 99
Bottle
$719.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2026-2029)

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Stelvin

A savory Pouilly Fume that has a river stone like feel and a delicate smoky minerality to it.
This is the main cuvée at this estate, coming from a number of different parcels in the village of Saint Andelain close to the Loire, all planted on Kimmeridgian marl, the Terres Blanches soil that makes these wines so distinctive. 100% Sauvignon Blanc vinified in stainless steel and aged on fine lees.
Brilliant pale straw colour with a green tinged outskirts and watery hue. Scents of herbaceous gooseberries mix with some lime, green apple, subtle fresh herb and wet slate notes. Greeting the palate are mouth filling guava, lime and green apple fruits with fresh herbs, wet slate and a delicate smoky minerality the undercard. Crisp acidity with a river stone like feel to the long savoury finish.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 12.5%

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2025 Dominique Portet Fontaine Rose

Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
Reduced from $27.99
$24. 99
Bottle
$299.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now (2026)

ABV: 13%

Closure: Stelvin

A moreish, Provence styled Rose that makes for effortless drinking.
With a family history of winemaking stretching back to the 18th century, Dominque Portet was the man behind the establishment of Taltarni and Clover Hill.
Produced from a blend of 55% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Shiraz grapes. Damask pink tinged colour. Alluring scents of peach, strawberry and raspberry set sail through the nostrils with impressive intensity. Some blood orange, pomegranate and wet stone notes ensue. Silky, concentrated and uber delicious, the palate is flooded with peach, raspberry and strawberry fruits. Pomegranate, gentle musk and wet stone elements sit in the background. Brisk acidity finishing long and supplely textured.
Drink now.
Alc. 13%

Other Reviews.....
Made with 35/35/30% merlot/shiraz/cabernet sauvignon. A light, bright coral pink. Portet's calling-card rosé is in good form. Red fruits, blood oranges and a little spice lead onto the flavoursome, dry and vibrant palate. Drink now and over the next year or two.
93 points
Philip Rich - James Halliday's Australian Wine Companion

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2015 Vega Sicilia Unico

Ribera del Duero, SPAIN
$1150. 00
Bottle
$13800.00 Dozen

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Cork

Bodegas Vega Sicilia is Spain's most prestigious wine estate, and has produced some of the most famous wines in the country's history. Founded in the 1860's and based in Ribera del Duero, two hours from Madrid, initial plantings at the estate included Bordeaux grapes Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Malbec, along with the indigenous Tinto Fino (Tempranillo). Unico is their most well-known wine, made from at least 80% Tempranillo and small amounts of Bordeaux varietals, and released after 10 years of maturation.
Other Reviews....
The 2015 Único comes from a year with a fast ripening, and they had to harvest early to keep the crunchiness of the fruit. This was the first harvest produced 100% by winemaker Gonzalo Iturriaga. The aging was five years in oak, one and a half years in barrels and three and a half years in oak vats. It's a big vintage, produced with 96% Tinto Fino and 4% Cabernet Sauvignon. It's ripe, with 14.5% alcohol, a pH of 3.88 and 4.8 grams of acidity. The grapes were cooled down for one day, then the bunches were selected and fermented with a pied de cuve in vats. It's a ripe and concentrated vintage, with a classical modern Vega Sicilia nose that's expressive, aromatic and open, with notes of dark cherries, spice and cigar box. It has a medium- to full-bodied palate with abundant fine-grained tannins, good balance and the rustic elegance of the best Ribera del Dueros. In 2015, they produced 84,184 bottles, 3,645 magnums and some larger formats, less than in 2014, which was the largest production of Único ever. It was bottled in May 2021. Drink 2027-2042.
97 points
Luis Gutiérrez - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2015 Vega Sicilia Unico is Tinta del País with 4% Cabernet Sauvignon from Ribera del Duero. The nose is aromatically complex, with balsamic notes, forest floor, delicate herbs such as rosemary and thyme and an evolved profile showing vanilla, maraschino cherry and dried fruit. Silky and layered, the palate features chalky tannins and a smooth texture, offering depth and nuance. Subtle oak, fresh plum and herbs combine for a long, refined finish. A classic expression of elegant Ribera. Drink 2025-2045.
98 points
Joaquín Hidalgo - Vinous
Sit back and enjoy this Unico if you are going to open it now. Exotic spices and touches of balsam and cumin come up after the unleashing of blackberries, chocolate, iron, incense and violets. So fine-grained and polished, with a mouthful of velvety tannins that are so cohesive, close-knit and still reactive. Impeccably structured, it’s vertical before going extremely long and linear. A consistent Unico that seduces with a hint of iron-like minerality and rusticity. Drink on release or hold.
98 points
Zekun Shuai - JamesSuckling.com
One of Spain’s best-known and beloved wines, this vintage, the 2015 Unico, like always, saw five years of aging in barrel and vat and another five years in bottle. It was bottled in May 2021. Blending 96% Tempranillo and 4% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Vega Sicilia estate, usually from the same plots of 40+-year-old vines, it opens in expressive, juicy, lush pomegranate and dark cherry carried by supple, silky tannins and bright acidity. The length and structure are remarkable. The grapes were harvested “al dente,” when they were crisp, fresh, and juicy, perfectly ripe. There is tremendous balance between the wine’s acidity and freshness and full-bodied power. This will age 60 years and is winemaker Gonzalo Iturriaga's first vintage. Drink 2025-2085.
100 points
Virginie Boone - jebdunnuck.com
Very whole and round with a generous width on the mid-palate offset by an assertive energy, supported by vivid acid and a well-presented tannic framework. An interesting counterpoint to the more chiseled linearity of the 2014 iteration. With all elements very much in their right place, but fruit still unapologetically punchy, it'll be interesting to see how this evolves as tertiary complexity softens the primary and secondary vividness. Cocoa powder, dry tobacco leaves and seaweed hover over juicy plum, dark cherry and black olive. Very long, spicy finish with lingering tapenade and salty liquorice. Drink 2025-2050.
98 points
Ines Salpico - Decanter

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2020 Vega Sicilia Valbuena 5

Ribera del Duero, SPAIN
$440. 00
Bottle
$5280.00 Dozen

ABV: 14%

Closure: Cork

Bodegas Vega Sicilia is Spain's most prestigious wine estate, and has produced some of the most famous wines in the country's history. Founded in the 1860's and based in Ribera del Duero, two hours from Madrid, initial plantings at the estate included Bordeaux grapes Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Malbec, along with the indigenous Tinto Fino (Tempranillo).
Other Reviews....
The 2020 Valbuena is from a year marked by COVID-19 and lots of rain before the harvest, which resulted in a more ethereal wine, with 14% alcohol, a pH of 3.9 and 4.45 grams of acidity. It was produced with 97% Tinto Fino and 3% Merlot, cooled down for 24 hours and then fermented with indigenous yeasts from a pied de cuve in stainless steel. It matured in barrel and oak vats during the first year, and in the second one, it aged exclusively in oak vats of different sizes, 8,500 and 21,000 liters. In 2020, the wine is finer-boned, more fluid and only medium-bodied, perhaps because of the dilution from the rain; the tannins are fine-grained and polished, but there's less juiciness in the wine. It calls for food. With time in the glass, the wine opens up and becomes more aromatic, and it even seems to gain juiciness and change texture. This is a production of 186,286 bottles, 5,673 magnums and some larger formats. It was bottled in May 2023. Drink 2025-2037.
95 points
Luis Gutiérrez - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2020 Valbuena 5º is Tinta del País from Ribera del Duero. Balsamic and herbal aromas mingle with forest, red fruit, cherry, violet and a hint of apple peel on the nose. The palate is intense, with a velvety texture, moderate concentration and enveloping flow. Chalky tannins and a touch of creaminess define the structure. Ample and richly flavored, with subtle oak in the background. A fine example of elegant Ribera. Drink 2025-2040.
95 points
Joaquín Hidalgo - Vinous
Valbuena 5 used to be the baby Unico, and nowadays it is more like its younger brother with a lot of resemblance and just a bit less depth and tannins. Valbuena 5 comes from younger vines and sometimes different parcels from Unico. On the palate, this is more open and linear, while Unico is more profound and vertical. Notes of iron, blackberries, cedar, minerals and cocoa powder. Medium- to full-bodied with melted tannins and a long, long finish. Drinkable from 2025, but will hold for years.
96 points
Zekun Shuai - JamesSuckling.com
The 2020 Valbuena 5° ages five years in oak and bottle, which gives it its name. Harvest was challenging due to Covid and rain, requiring due diligence in the field and a faster, earlier harvest than anticipated, the grapes coming from the Vega Sicilia estate’s vines with about 35 years of age. It’s an ethereal, medium-bodied wine of lovely delicacy and elegance, 97% Tempranillo blended with 3% Merlot, then aged 12 months in French and American oak, six months in stainless steel and then 18 months in bottle. Blackcurrant, cedar, and balsamic highlight a citrusy freshness. It will hit its prime in five years and age another 20-25. Drink 2025-2050.
97 points
Virginie Boone - jebdunnuck.com
Produced with a selection form the more ethereal parcels that don't deliver the power sought for Unico, Valbuena 5º is however much more than a younger sibling of the iconic wine. The 2020 vintage, a child of a challenging growing season, both due to natural and operational challenges (remember Covid?...), it is a great achievement of nuanced power and detailed complexity, with a luscious fruit core lined with oregano, dried sage and thyme. Dark chocolate and roasted coffee beans build a broody background layer while Assam and Oolong tea leaves add umami depth. Beautiful detail and depth to the tannins. Drink 2025-2040.
96 points
Ines Salpico - Decanter

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2021 Bodegas y Vinedos Alion (Vega Sicilia) Tinto

Ribera del Duero, SPAIN
$245. 00
Bottle
$2940.00 Dozen

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Cork

Bodegas Vega Sicilia is Spain's most prestigious wine estate, and has produced some of the most famous wines in the country's history. Founded in the 1860's and based in Ribera del Duero, two hours from Madrid, initial plantings at the estate included Bordeaux grapes Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Malbec, along with the indigenous Tinto Fino (Tempranillo).
Other Reviews....
The vintage released in 2025 is the 2021 Alión, a year to remember, one of the best in recent times. 2021 was relaxed and textbook in all senses, with snow in the beginning of the year, a mild spring disturbed only by frost in Pesquera that didn't affect other villages and a relatively cool summer that slowed things down, and the grapes ripened to perfection without rain after September. They used grapes from 13 different villages throughout the Ribera del Duero, from a total of 130 hectares. The grapes were cooled down for 24 hours, and once destemmed, they were put in the oak and stainless steel vats, where they underwent a five-day cold soak and then native fermentation through a "pied de cuve." The wine has 14.5% alcohol, a pH of 3.81 and 4.8 grams of acidity (tartaric). It's very fresh and fruit-driven, with the balance and elegance of the cooler year, and it's a little austere, with very elegant and polished tannins and a different quality, when the grapes ripen slowly. They believe 2024 has the potential to be like 2021, after the 2022 and 2023 vintages were a lot more challenging. This is a large production of 244,244 bottles, 7,075 magnums and some larger formats. It was bottled in June 2023. Drink 2025-2040.
96 points
Luis Gutiérrez - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2021 Alión comes from Ribera del Duero. The nose is slightly liqueur-like, with herbs and red fruit complemented by oak and a cherry note. Forest floor emerges later. The palate is juicy and polished, with fine-grained tannins and a slightly compact mid-palate. It finishes with a well-integrated note of aged fruit. Drink 2025-2040.
94 points
Joaquín Hidalgo - Vinous
A pretty deep but fresh and harmonious wine that can be consumed early. It’s from a blend of Ribera del Duero vineyards. Fascinating aromas of fine spices, dark chocolate, dark cherries, blackberries and cedar wood. Medium- to full-bodied with fine, chalky tannins and a lasting finish. Impeccable balance. A textbook Ribera del Duero that gives a panoramic view of the region. Drink from 2025.
95 points
Zekun Shuai - JamesSuckling.com
A blend of plots from across the region of varying altitudes and viticulture, some estate and some not, from Soria to Valbueno de Duero, the 2021 Alion is a full-bodied 100% Tempranillo of great finesse from an outstanding vintage noted for its balance and silkiness. Juicy red plum coats a palate of gorgeous length and breadth. Aged in both French and American oak for 12 months, with another 18 months in bottle, it shows the excellence of the year and the producer’s winemaking approach. Drinking well now, it will continue to develop over the next 15-20 years. Drink 2025-2045.
96 points
Virginie Boone - jebdunnuck.com
There's a very particular, alluring savoury appeal to this wine, with its distinct salty liquorice note hovering over dried oregano, thyme, black pepper, cardamom and dried violets. Well presented tannins, with a broody, toasty edge. Fresh and vibrant yet robust, with a fragrant persistence of wild roses and Earl Grey. Long, spicy finish with a long tail sprinkled with white pepper. Drink 2025-2040.
95 points
Ines Salpico - Decanter

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2020 Bodegas y Vinedos Pintia (Vega Sicilia) Toro

Toro, SPAIN
$190. 00
Bottle
$2280.00 Dozen

ABV: 15.5%

Closure: Cork

Bodegas Vega Sicilia is Spain's most prestigious wine estate, and has produced some of the most famous wines in the country's history. Founded in the 1860's and based in Ribera del Duero, two hours from Madrid, initial plantings at the estate included Bordeaux grapes Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Malbec, along with the indigenous Tinto Fino (Tempranillo).
Other Reviews....
The 2020 Pintia is from a powerful year of concentration, so they were very careful with the harvest date, did a softer vinification trying to extract less and included amphorae and less toast in the élevage. It's opulent and juicy but gentle. The wine reached 15.5% alcohol and has a pH of 3.9 with 4.4 grams of acidity. It fermented in stainless steel and oak vats with indigenous yeasts. It was a very warm and dry vintage in Toro, with a heat wave before the harvest, so they had to rush to pick the grapes; and still, the wine is richer and more powerful, even though the amphorae helped them contain the sensation of ripeness in the wine. It has a heady and ripe profile that's very aromatic and showy, with notes of very ripe berries, prunes and decayed violets, with a faint volatile twist. It matured 70% in new barrels, 10% in used barrels, 10% in stainless steel and 5% in clay pots. It's full-bodied and lush, with abundant, slightly dusty tannins. It's a ripe and powerful vintage for Pintia, but it evolves nicely in the glass, showing less of its ripe side with time, which to me is a good sign. Some 14,304 half bottles, 209,009 bottles, 6,645 magnums and some larger formats were produced. It was bottled in August 2022. Drink 2026-2032.
94 points
Luis Gutiérrez - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2020 Pintia is Tempranillo from Toro. It opens with fine plum, delicate spice, cherry, barrel notes and a hint of orange peel. A touch of jam adds to the warmth. Rich and intense, the palate is broad and textured with firm tannins. For a Toro, the mouthfeel is unusually smooth, with a core of red fruit. Nicely balanced. Drink 2025-2040.
94 points
Joaquín Hidalgo - Vinous
Another combination of freshness and profoundness from Toro. Blackberries, graphite, ashtray, sandalwood, cocoa powder and dark olives on the nose. Fresh-veined, chalky tannins tighten the palate, with a nervy backbone. The tannins extend to a lengthy finish. Ripe but fresh. Drink from 2026.
95 points
Zekun Shuai - JamesSuckling.com
Another accomplished vintage of Vega Sicilia's Toro project. Technical director Gonzalo Iturriaga says it was a challenging vintage, with illusive freshness. But ideal harvest timing and maceration management allowed him to deliver a balanced wine, with superbly integrated alcohol. Intense, expressive aromas of dark chocolate, dried black olive, prune and liquorice root mingle with Assam tea (for an elegant smoky allure) and crunchy blueberries. A pleasant rusticity, lined with dried sage, defines the grippy, savoury tannins. Long finish, spicy and earthy. Drink 2025-2040.
94 points
Ines Salpico - Decanter

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