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2024 De Bortoli Rutherglen Estate Renaissance Reserve Shiraz DurifRutherglen, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$49. 99Bottle$599.88 DozenMinimum 6 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinMedium to full in body with juicy black fruits and a tense inky feel.
Dense inky black heart with a deep dark red black hue. Elevated aromas of black cherry and liquorice are joined by some smoky vanillin cedar and peppered earth notes. Medium to full in body, juicy black cherry and liquorice fruits are delivered with ample richness. Sitting underneath are notions of smoky vanillin cedar and peppered earth. Firm, slightly chalky tannins and bright acidity impart a tense inky feel across the medium length conclusion.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 14.5%Other Reviews….
Fermented and aged separately before blending; majority of maturation in French oak (90%) and American (10%) with a total of 30% new. First, some air, a decant, a few swishes. Next, bring out the big glasses and pour. Deep, dark purple hues. Inky and concentrated to start. Tannins are firm and a little abrupt and fruit is holding back, but there is a core of solid black berries, cassis, warm spice, leafy stems and earth that will slowly reveal more over time. It's a taut young red with a long life ahead of it. Give it time and a big glass. Drink by 2034.
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2017 Dom Perignon ChampagneChampagne, FRANCE$425. 00Bottle$5100.00 DozenOther Reviews….
Dense and layered with dried apples and pears as well as candied lemons, grilled lemons and lemon meringue. It's full-bodied, rich, tangy and flavorful. March 2026 release. Tiny production. Smallest ever for Dom Pérignon. A blend of 61% chardonnay and 39% pinot noir. Dosage 4.5 g/L. Drink now.
96 Points
JamesSuckling.comThe 2017 Dom Pérignon is just as stunning as it was last year, if not more so. What a wine! Lemon confit, marzipan, white flowers and chalk soar out of the glass. The 2017 is like a slightly more refined version of the 2002, another year in which the Chardonnays were quite opulent. In 2017, Chardonnay accounts for 61% of the blend, very high for Dom Pérignon. Over the last year, the 2017 has gained mid-palate creaminess and has just come together beautifully. Sadly, production is tiny, so much so that the 2017 is expected to be in the market for just a few months before the maison transitions to the 2018. Drink 2026-2057.
98 Points
Antonio Galloni – VinousOf the two releases—the 2017 and the 2018—the 2017 Dom Pérignon is the deeper and more structurally endowed wine, unfurling from the glass with a complex bouquet of orange peel, dried apricot and burnt buttered toast, mingling with nuances of dried flowers, toasted hazelnut and cacao bean, all strongly singed with the house’s signature smoky reduction. On the palate, it is full-bodied and concentrated, with a rich core of fruit. Its darker, open-knit profile is animated by a pillowy mousse, vibrant acidity and attractively bitter, structuring phenolics that assert themselves on a long, resonant finish. This is a superb achievement for a vintage that required uncompromising selection, as acetic rot began to intrude upon the Pinot Noir grapes despite otherwise favorable conditions until mid-August. The fact that it represents the smallest Dom Pérignon release by volume should not mislead readers into complacency; indeed, I would much sooner own several bottles of the 2017 than divide my allocation with the 2018. A blend of 61% Chardonnay and 39% Pinot Noir, it was disgorged in March 2024 with a dosage of five grams per liter and will offer considerable complexity and generosity out of the gates. Drink 2026-2041.
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2025 La Vie en Rose Cinsault RosePays d'Oc, FRANCE$21. 99Bottle$263.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2026-2027)ABV: 12%Closure: StelvinA moreish, glossy textured Rose that delivers great value.
Made from Cinsault grapes. Pale damask pink tinged colour. Fragrant peach, raspberry and strawberry scents stream from the glass followed by whiffs of Turkish delight and wet stone. Moreish peach, strawberry and raspberry fruits slip across the palate with a supple feel trailed by some musk and wet stone elements. Brisk acidity with a long, gorgeously shaped finish.
Drink over the next year.
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2024 Grace Gris de KoshuYamanashi, JAPAN$49. 99Bottle$599.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)ABV: 11.5%Closure: StelvinA crisp, tasty dry white line with lime, pear, green apple and melon fruits.
Grace Wine is one of Japan’s leading producers of Koshu, a delicate, dry white wine variety native to the Yamanashi region. Low in alcohol and softly aromatic, Koshu offers a clean, mineral profile that makes it an excellent alternative to other crisp whites like Albarino, Chablis, or dry Riesling.
Brilliant water like colour with a faint greenish tinge around the edges. Subtle aromas of lime, green apple and pear mix with fresh herb infusions and stony minerals. The tasty palate is greeted with lime, pear, green apple and melon fruits which carry a slippery textural feel. Lying underneath are infusions of fresh herbs, delicate tangy orange peel and mineral characters. Crisp acidity with a long mouth watering finish.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 11.5%Other Reviews….
Pear, a nutty sake-like thing, yuzu, slight green herb. It has some gloss to it, white fruits in the main, quite flavoursome (in context), light powdery texture, with a softish finish of good length. A lovely thing to drink. Drink 2025-2028.
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2024 Chrismont La Zona NebbioloKing Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinJuicy red fruits with lively acidity, mildly chalky tannins and a savoury finish that displays a dash of spice.
Semi translucent red to dark red colour with black toned edges and a light red hue. Fragrant aromatics of red raspberry, red liquorice and rose petals blossom out of the glass trailed by some fresh herb and earthy tobacco like notes. Delicious raspberry, red liquorice and red cherry fruits line the elegant mid weighted palate. Juicy feel with tobacco, earth and fresh herb elements lying underneath. Lively acidity and mildly chalky tannins with a savoury red fruited finish that displays a dash of spice.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
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2025 Patrick Two-Blocks Pinot GrisMt Gambier, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$22. 99Bottle$275.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2026-2029)ABV: 12%Closure: StelvinA texturally luscious yet fresh Pinot Gris with a long, generously fruited finish.
Brilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Lifted aromas of pear, Jonathan apple and musk are trailed by whiffs of Turkish Delight and spice. Texturally luscious yet fresh, delicious pear, Jonathan apple and musk flavours meld into a subtle back drop of honeysuckle and spice. Energetic acidity with a long, refreshing, generously fruited finish.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
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2024 Umani Ronchi Podere Montepulciano d'AbruzzoAbruzzo, ITALY$23. 99Bottle$287.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2026-2030)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinRichly fruited with chewy tannins and a fresh, savoury finish.
Midnight black core with a dark red black tinged hue. Lifted dark to black cherry and liquorice aromas mix with dried herb, scorched earth and subtle spicy cinnamon notes. Richly fruited with a juicy feel, chewy tannins back a flavour profile of dark to black cherries, liquorice, earth, dried herbs and spice. Mid weighted it finishes with ample freshness and a savoury aftertaste.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 13%Other Reviews….
Fresh and fruity, with clean black and red berries, together with hints of plum skin and herbs. Medium body with lightly firm tannins and a medium finish. A good, everyday red. Drink now.
91 Points
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2024 Kilikanoon Covenant ShirazClare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinA rich, succulent Clare Valley Shiraz flooded with dark plum, liquorice, blackberry and ripe blueberry fruits.
Super dense inky black core with a very deep dark red black hue. Wafting through the nostrils are dark plum, liquorice and ripe black cherry scents which mingle with gently smoked vanillin cedar and peppered earth notes. Rich opulent dark plum, liquorice, blackberry and ripe blueberry fruits flood the full bodied palate with an impressive power wave. Spicy vanillin cedar, subtle dried herb and peppered earth elements lurk in the background. Ripe velvet like tannins with the long succulent finish showing good underlying freshness.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 14.5%Other Reviews….
This is a super wine that comes from a number of vineyards throughout the Clare Valley. In fact, the fruit from each vineyard was fermented and matured separately in French oak before being brought together to produce the final wine. Smooth and immensely appealing, plummy chocolatey notes and lifted florals open on the nose, which has an almost pretty presentation. The palate is seamlessly structured with fine grainy tannins, supple understated oak and beautifully soft and generous fruit all swirling together into a compelling combination that extends to a very long finish. Drink 2026-2036.
95 Points
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2025 Quealy Feri Maris Pinot GrigioMornington Peninsula, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$39. 99Bottle$479.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2026-2027)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinAn intensely flavoured Pinot Grigio that carries plenty of textural volume counterbalanced by crisp acidity which lends some zing across the long finish.
Certified organic. Brilliant pale straw colour with subtle green tinged edges and a watery hue. Pear and red apple aromas drift from the glass followed by whiffs of quince, delicate musk and spice. Showing excellent intensity and purity, mouth filling flavours of pear and red apple carry plenty of textural volume over a delicate dried honey, quince and mineral back drop. Crisp acidity lending some zing across the long, delicious finish.
Drink over the next year.
Alc. 13%Other Reviews….
Pale gold with aromas of white pear, Kanzi apple and lime blossom, and oyster-shell minerality and a light smoky bacon reductive note. This is dry but seductively textural with fruit concentration and zippy, zesty acidity to balance. Finishes savoury and long. Summer festive drinking in a nutshell.
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2023 Colle Corviano Montepulciano d’AbruzzoAbruzzo, ITALY$32. 99Bottle$395.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2026-2030)ABV: 13.5%Closure: Synthetic CorkJuicy cherry and liquorice fruits with ripe chewy tannins and a generously fleshed conclusion.
Midnight black core with a dark red black tinged hue. The nose is filled with spicy morello cherry and liquorice aromas which are trailed by some scorched earth and dried herb notes. Juicy dark and morello cherry as well as liquorice fruits embark their way onto the mid weighted palate. Ripe chewy tannins with infusions of dried herbs, earth and spice extending across the back half. Fleshy textured with a generously fruited medium to long conclusion.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
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2023 Thistledown Gorgeous Small Batch No. 4 ShirazSouth Australia, AUSTRALIA$23. 99Bottle$287.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2026-2029)ABV: 14%Closure: StelvinA juicy dark fruited Shiraz with a pepper and spice laced finish.
Dark red in colour with a semi translucent red to dark red hue. Dark raspberry and liquorice aromas intermingle with red plum, scorched earth and pepper notes. Juicy dark raspberry and liquorice fruits fill the mouth with some spicy plum, scorched earth, vanilla and pepper accents the undercard. Soft fleshy texture with velvety tannins and a succulent dark fruited finish laced with pepper and spice.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
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2023 Tiefenbrunner Merus ChardonnayAlto Adige, ITALY$39. 99Bottle$479.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2026-2030)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinFleshy yellow fruits with an underlying minerally gun flint like character.
Considered to be a benchmark producer in the region, Tiefenbrunner was founded in 1848. Brilliant yellow straw colour with green highlighted edges and a watery hue. Nectarine and yellow peach aromas intermingle with biscuit, faint bees wax and gun flint notes. Fleshy peach and ripe nectarine fruits are layered across the mid weighted palate with some pear, delicate bees wax, subtle spicy biscuit and a minerally gun flint like character the undercard. Nicely rounded mid palate feel with a line of fresh acidity underpinning the generously fruited finish.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
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2025 Mulline Modewarre Pinot NoirGeelong, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$59. 99Bottle$719.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 12%Closure: StelvinA juicy blue fruited Pinot with fresh underlying acidity and an elegant finish.
Dark red core with black shaded edges and a red to dark red hue. Perfumed scents of violet, red to dark cherry, strawberry, blueberry and anise blossom out of the glass trailed by some fresh herb, forest floor and subtle clove notes. Juicy morello cherry, raspberry, blueberry and subtle anise flavours meld into a delicate smoky clove, brambly earth and spice back drop. Polished tannins and fresh underlying acidity with an elegant finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 12%Other Reviews….
A single-vineyard wine from the Surf Coast, the vineyard planted in '01; 69% whole bunches. A deep, bright crimson red. Darkly fruited, with its bouquet of black plum, raspberry, rose bush and a little white pepper. A concentrated mouthful with dense, chewy tannins that ensure this will just keep getting better over the next six to eight years. Drink by 2034.
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2025 Paracombe Pinot GrisAdelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$19. 99Bottle$239.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinJuicy pear and apple fruits with frisky acidity with a refreshing finish.
Brilliant pale straw colour with green tinged edges and a watery hue. Aromas of pear and ripe apple are trailed by some honeydew melon and wet stone notes. On the palate juicy pear and apple fruits overlay a delicate musk, honeydew melon and stony mineral back drop. Frisky acidity with a refreshing finish.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
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2024 Buckshot Vineyard Heathcote ShirazHeathcote, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 14%Closure: StelvinA plush blue to black fruited Heathcote Shiraz with an underlying freshness to the long juicy finish.
Dense inky black heart with a dark purple hue. Fragrant freshly crushed blackberry, liquorice and dark plum scents combine with inky scorched earth, vanillin cedar and peppered dried herb notes. Medium to full in body, the palate is generously endowed with plush dark plum, blackberry, liquorice and ripe blueberry fruits. Spicy vanillin cedar, inky earth and blackpepper elements sit in the background. Polished fine grained tannin structure with an underlying freshness to the long juicy finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 14%Other Reviews….
We know Heathcote shiraz has power, but it can also have elegance. Cue this impressive young shiraz from Rob and Meegan Peebles which combines both qualities. Brilliant dark purple hues. Florals, wild herbs and mint rise from the glass with dark fruits, blueberry, plum and dark spices – lifted, fragrant and so pretty. Savoury black olive notes are introduced on the palate together with a solid base of ripe fruit, spice, chocolate and earth. Well defined in tannin, but there is an enduring elegance that so delights. Drink by 2033.
93 Points
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2023 Paul Osicka Majors Creek Vineyard Heathcote ShirazHeathcote, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$37. 99Bottle$455.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinA refined, more elegant rendition of Heathcote Shiraz that carries a glossy texture.
Established in 1955 by former Czech vigneron Paul Osicka, this is Heathcote’s oldest producer, 2023 marking the 68th anniversary of the planting of the vineyard. Today, grandson Simon tends the 10 hectares of Shiraz vineyard producing a rich, highly revered Shiraz that always disappears quickly off the shelves.
Midnight black heart with a dark red black tinged hue. Wonderfully fragrant nose with aromas of dark plum, liquorice and blackberry leading the way, complimented by whiffs of blueberry, spicy vanillin cedar, earthy mint and pepper. Showing much more refinement than the 2022 release, the supple mid weighted palate is detailed with red to dark plum, blueberry and red liquorice fruits. Glossy textured it has seamlessly integrated, velvet smooth tannins. Notions of fresh herbs, mint, spicy vanillin cedar and peppered fennel are featured across the back half. Finishes fresh, long and elegant.
Drink over the next 5-6 years
Alc. 14.5%Other Reviews….
The Osicka vineyard one of the special sites of Australian wine, for mine. For many, perhaps. It should be anyway. I’ve said it before, but a Wendouree-like feel to the wines at times, here for sure, then again, distinct too, and so they should be. Yardsticks and all that.
It’s got depth and potency, a gloss and sheen to texture, slick richness of ripe plum, forest berries, but then liquorice, fennel, roasted game meat, alpine herbs and touches of hazelnut and ferrous earth. The texture is pulpy and somewhat plush but the sheath of lacy tannin keeps things in check, the wine stretches long and luxuriously, seriously, and finishes with twists of herbs and pepper. A significant wine, harmonious and superb. Drink 2025-2035+
95 Points
Mike Bennie – The Wine FrontA number of different soil types employed here, each batch fermented and matured separately in French oak. A wine with a long-standing history with plantings dating back almost 70 years. It's a slightly finer rendition this vintage but the generosity is there, the Heathcote stamp apparent in sweet, ripe black and blue fruits, wild herbs, baked earth, anise and, yes, spice. Boasts a fine-grained texture and freshness through to the finish. Open and generous but with a nice degree of elegance. Old vines at their best. Drink by 2036.
95 Points
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2025 Windowrie Sakura Organic Sauvignon BlancCentral Ranges, NSW, AUSTRALIA$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now (2026)ABV: 12%Closure: StelvinJuicy tropical fruit and melon flavours with crisp acidity and a fruity mid length finish.
Brilliant water like colour with a faint tinge of green around the edges. Pronounced passionfruit and melon scents are trailed by lime and delicate herbaceous notes. Juicy tropical fruits and melon flavours overlay a lime and green apple back drop. Crisp acidity with a fruity mid length finish.
Drink now.
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2025 Rising Pinot NoirYarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$32. 99Bottle$395.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)ABV: 13.2%Closure: StelvinA savoury red to dark fruited Yarra Valley Pinot that carries a supple feel.
Red to dark red colour with black toned edges and a red tinged hue. Amplified scents of violet, dark cherry and strawberry enchant the olfactory senses with some anise, dried herb, forest floor and spice notes also evident. Delicious red to dark cherry and strawberry fruits flow across the palate with a supple feel. Also chiming in are subtle rhubarb, spicy dried herb and forest floor characters. Polished tannins with ample power to the savoury finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
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2021 Patrick of Coonawarra Home Block Cabernet SauvignonCoonawarra, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$44. 99Bottle$539.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2026-2034)ABV: 13.8%Closure: StelvinRich, concentrated and fleshy textured with a long, deeply fruited conclusion.
Matured for 2 years in a combination of French and American oak. Impenetrable inky black heart with a very deep dark red black hue. Intense aromas of blackcurrant and dark chocolate flood the olfactory senses with some mulberry, vanillin cedar, earth and subtle mint notes ensuing. Rich, concentrated and fleshy textured, the medium bodied palate has generous layers of black currant, dark cherry and dark chocolate flowing across it. Sitting in the background are spicy vanillin cedar, subtle earthy mocha and delicate tobacco elements. Fine grained tannins with a long, deeply fruited conclusion.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 13.8%Other Reviews….
Sourced from 60-year-old vines. Two years in oak, followed by three years resting in the cool of their cellars. A pretty iteration of the Home Block this vintage, with lavender and blackberry buds, dried blueberries and dark cherries. The spice threads come from black soils, tree bark and fine-grained oak. There is a hazelnut cream delicacy on the mid-palate. It's youthful and deftly stitched. Drink by 2035.
95 Points
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2025 Angove Wild Olive Organic ChardonnayMcLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$22. 99Bottle$275.88 DozenMinimum 6 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinA fleshy textured, fruit driven style of Chardonnay.
Certified organic. Brilliant pale straw to straw colour with a watery hue. Peach and tropical fruit aromas are trailed by some apricot and vanillin spice notes. Fleshy textured flavours of peach and melon reign supreme over a subtle spicy oak and citrus back drop. Brisk acidity with a shapely, fruit driven finish.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
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2024 Laroche Les Chanoines ChablisChablis, FRANCE$54. 99Bottle$659.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2026-2029)ABV: 12%Closure: StelvinPear and lime fruits over a green apple and stony mineral back drop within a shapely mouth feel.
Brilliant pale straw colour with green flecked edges and a watery hue. Enticing pear and lime scents drift through the nostrils complimented by some wet stone, oyster shell and mineral notes. Delicious pear and lime fruits overlay a green apple and stony mineral back drop. Shapely mouth feel with an underlying freshness to the lengthy stony mineral laden finish.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
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2018 Patrick of Coonawarra Block 5 Aged RieslingCoonawarra, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$34. 99Bottle$419.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2026-2030)ABV: 11%Closure: StelvinVibrant lime and lemon fruits meld into a tertiary driven back drop that has an oily like texture.
Bright straw colour with straw green tinged edges and a watery hue. Elevated lemon and lime aromas carry an oily toast like overlay with subtle bees wax and spicy kerosene notes also evident. Vibrant lime and lemon fruits carry good textural volume with notions of toast, subtle bees wax and kerosene lingering across the back half. Crisp acidity with the long toast and kerosene laden finish carrying an oily feel.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
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2023 Penny’s Hill Cracking Black ShirazMcLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$22. 99Bottle$275.88 DozenCellar: 5 - 6 Years (2031-2032)ABV: 14%Closure: StelvinRich, lush black fruits framed by muscular tannins and chalky acidity with a tense, grippy finish.
The most interesting aspect of Penny’s Hill Malpas Road vineyard is a peculiar characteristic of the soil from which this wine's namesake is derived, due to the cracking black 'bay of biscay' soils. Since the site was planted in 1991, viticulturists have observed come summer, preceding vintage, that fissures occur as the black soil dries up. It literally cracks apart, severing any surplus root structure in the vine; a process which naturally lessens vine vigour and enhances fruit quality. To best reflect the variations in terroir across the vineyards and ensure that the fruit is picked at optimal levels of physiological ripeness, harvest of individual parcels occurs on different days. Maturation takes place in French oak barrels for a period of 16 months.
Magnificent colour density featuring an impenetrable inky black heart and a very deep dark red black hue. Liquorice, black cherry and blackberry aromas flood the olfactory senses followed by some spicy vanillin cedar, scorched earth and peppered fennel notes. Rich, lush black cherry and liquorice fruits are framed by a muscular tannin structure. Spicy vanillin cedar, scorched earth and blackpepper elements lurk on the other side. Bright, chalky acidity with a tense, grippy finish.
Cellar 5-6 years.
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2022 Penny’s Hill Single Vineyard ShirazMcLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia$37. 99Bottle$455.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 10 Years (2026-2036)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinRich, concentrated and plush with a dense mouth coating texture and solidly built structure.
South Australian vineyard baron and wine mogul Warren Randall recently purchased the Penny’s Hill estate and with it he has undertaken a smart packaging revamp of the brand. Produced from a vineyard planted in 1991, this excellent Shiraz was matured in French oak puncheons, of which 35% were new and the remaining 1-3 year old oak for a period of 16 months. Only the best barrels were selected for the final blend.
Impenetrable inky black heart with a very deep black dark red hue. Pronounced liquorice, black cherry and blackberry scents build in momentum as they sit in the glass. Complimenting notes of earthy fennel, vanillin cedar and blackpepper ensue. Rich, concentrated and plush, the full bodied palate is saturated with liquorice, black cherry and blackberry fruits. Dense mouth coating texture with fennel, spicy vanillin cedar and peppered earth elements lining the back half. Outstanding power with velvety yet solidly built tannins providing ample structure. The long expansive finish detailed with blackpepper and fennel characters.
Drink over the next 8-10 years.
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2023 Deep Woods Estate Cabernet ShirazMargaret River, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinA medium bodied blend generously endowed with juicy blackcurrant and mulberry fruits.
Dense pitch black heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Lifted scents of red to black currant and liquorice mix with cedary tobacco, dusty earth and bay leaf notes. Medium bodied the palate is generously endowed with juicy blackcurrant and mulberry fruits. Infusions of bay leaf, cedary tobacco and earth elements lie underneath. Fine grained tannins with a savoury finish that shows good refinement.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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2024 Muto SangioveseBeechworth, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2026-2030)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinA generously fleshed, red fruited Sangiovese that offers good everyday drinking value.
Matured in large format oak of which 10% was new. Dark red core with black shaded edges and a red to brick red tinged hue. Red currant and red cherry interact with tobacco, earth and spicy dried herbs notes. Generous cherry and red currant fruits are detailed across the medium bodied palate with notions of dried herbs, tobacco, subtle earth and spice lying underneath. Nicely fleshed it has fine, slightly chalky tannins, juicy acidity and a savoury finish. Good everyday drinking value.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 13.5% - Vedrenne Liqueur de Noix de Coco (Coconut) Liqueur (700ml)Burgundy, FRANCE$49. 99Bottle$599.88 DozenABV: 20%
An indulgent and delicately sweet liqueur that captures the smoothness and tropical exuberance of coconut - perfect for blending into frozen Piña Coladas or Daiquiris, shaking with pineapple juice and bitters, drizzling over ice cream, or pouring into coffee for an island-style nightcap. 20% Alc./Vol.
Notes from the producers... Scent : Delicate notes of fresh coconut. Taste : Intense and fresh flavor of coconut flesh.
- Vedrenne Liqueur D'Amaretto (700ml)Burgundy, FRANCE$56. 99Bottle$683.88 DozenABV: 25%
While many Amarettos derive their nutty marzipan-like flavour solely from apricot kernels or peach stones, Vedrenne's expression is obtained from the Prunus Amydgalus almond tree. A staple in the kitchen, adding depth and warmth to a variety of baked goods and desserts, it is famously used to soak ladyfingers in tiramisu and is an excellent addition to biscotti, fruitcakes, and chocolate glazes. When it comes to cocktails, Amaretto is a star ingredient in classics like the Amaretto Sour (mixed with lemon juice and bourbon) and can be added to the Italian variation of an Irish coffee. 25% Alc./Vol.
Notes from the producers... Scent : Roasted bitter almonds. Taste : Classical elegance with a nice bitter almond finish.
- Vedrenne Liqueur de Bergamote (Bergamot) Liqueur (700ml)Burgundy, FRANCE$49. 99Bottle$599.88 DozenABV: 20%
Crafted from the peels of the bergamot orange - the same fruit that gives Earl Grey tea its distinct flavour - this aromatic French liqueur captures floral citrus oil notes paired with a soft sweetness. Perfect for elevating Earl Grey cocktails or spritzes, alternatively use it to elevate a classic gin and tonic, or let loose with experimentation in almost any gin based cocktail! 20% Alc./Vol.
- Vedrenne Liqueur de Mandarine (Tangerine) Liqueur (700ml)Burgundy, FRANCE$56. 99Bottle$683.88 DozenABV: 25%
If you're looking for a novel citrus twist in your cocktails, substitute triple sec for Vedrenne's mandarin liqueur to make a "Mandarin Margarita" or an "Italian Margarita". It also provides a great twist on classics like the Cosmopolitan, Sidecar, or Lemon Drop. 25% Alc./Vol.
Notes from the producers... Tangerine peel. Taste : Round and intense with good length on the palate. Good acidity with slightly bitter notes of zest.
- Vedrenne Liqueur de Mangue (Mango) Liqueur (700ml)Burgundy, FRANCE$49. 99Bottle$599.88 DozenABV: 18%
Mango liqueurs have an affinity with rum, and surprisingly, mezcal. The 'MMM' Mezcal Mango Margarita is one contemporary cocktail favourite, with Mango Coladas another popular choice for mixologists. 18% Alc./Vol.
Notes from the producers... Scent : Very aromatic and exotic, like a freshly cut mango. Taste : Fruity and exotic with superb length.
- Vedrenne Liqueur de Banane (Banana) Liqueur (700ml)Burgundy, FRANCE$56. 99Bottle$683.88 DozenABV: 25%
Vedrenne's banana liqueur is made with a combination of banana distillate and banana juice. The base spirit is produced from sun-dried bananas via a Charentais still, steam-heated at a low temperature to ensure the fruit's full aromatics are preserved. Its flavour blends particulalry well with rum, while popular cocktails include the Banana Daiquiri, Banana Boulevardier and the Dirty Banana. In cooking, add a splash to your pan when caramelising bananas (alongside rum and butter) for an ultra-rich sauce. You can also drizzle it over vanilla ice cream, or stir it into banana bread batter before baking. 25% Alc./Vol.
Notes from the producers... Scent: Voluptuous note of flambeed banana. Taste: Intense and fragrant with a hint of vanilla.
- Vedrenne Liqueur de Violette (Violet) Liqueur (700ml)Burgundy, FRANCE$49. 99Bottle$599.88 DozenABV: 18%
Not to be confused with 'Parfait Amour', which looks similar but offers a more citrusy and vanilla-heavy profile, Crème de Violette is, as the name suggests, more floral, a consequence of its primary ingredient being violet flowers. It's most famous as a core ingredient in the classic Aviation cocktail, where it provides a subtle floral note and signature sky-blue or lavender colour. 18% Alc./Vol.
- Vedrenne Liqueur de Cacao Blanc (White Cocoa) Liqueur (700ml)Burgundy, FRANCE$56. 99Bottle$683.88 DozenABV: 25%
Crème de Cacao is manufactured by maceration or percolation of cacao (cocoa) beans followed by distillation and sweetening. As with coffee, the best results are obtained by blending beans from different areas. Bartender's often prefer the clear version (as opposed to the brown) because it adds a chocolate flavour without discolouring the drink (think white Brandy Alexanders, Grasshoppers and Chocolate Negronis). 25% Alc./Vol.
Notes from the producers... Scent : Pure, fragrant, warm notes of lightly roasted cocoa beans. Taste : Elegant, flavourful, round, sweet notes of dark cocoa.
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Ron Santiago De Cuba Carta Blanca Rum (700ml)CUBAReduced from $69.99$44. 99Bottle$539.88 DozenABV: 38%Until now, the Cuban rum category in Australia has been limited to Havana Club. Santiago de Cuba breaks the drought with three new lines. Named after the city of Santiago and boasting over 160 years of distilling experience, Cuba Ron's rum making tradition is unrivalled on the island. Their portfolio starts with the Carta Blanca, a three year old spirit intended primarily as a mixer, offering a balance of a light sweetness with a dry finish. 38% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... A typically characterful Cuban light rum with pleasing grassy, vanilla and leathery notes. 4.5 stars - diffordsguide.com
...Despite the plus points to this rum I still feel that overall it is all just a little bit to light and to clean. The only real evidence of “rum” comes in the finish which is slightly leathery with a note of tobacco. I really enjoy more fruity white rums such as Chairman’s Reserve White Label and Appleton Special. This is probably handy for a bartender needing a more easy going rum. From my perspective though it is very average. 2 Stars - thefatrumpirate.com
Try it in a Daiquiri:
DESCRIPTION: Cuba is seen as the home of many classic cocktails and none are more famous than the Daiquiri - best made with Ron Santiago de Cuba Carta Blanca!
INGREDIENTS:
60ml Ron Santiago de Cuba Carta Blanca
30ml lime juice
30ml sugar syrupMETHOD: In a shaker add in all of the ingredients and then fill with as much ice as possible. Shake until shaker has chilled.
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Ron Santiago De Cuba 11 Year Old Anejo Rum (700ml)CUBAReduced from $124.99$84. 99Bottle$1019.88 DozenABV: 40%A big age statement for Cuban Rum, Ron Santiago's Extra Añejo 11 year old blends the sweetness of sugarcane molasses grown in the Oriente province in the South East of the island with the skillful touch of the Maestros del Ron Cubano. Aged in white oak, there's a nice balance of mature notes including estery tropical fruits, coconut, delicate vanilla and almond, with the sweetness perfectly balanced by moderate spices. 40% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... If you are looking to explore the “lighter” side of rum. I would recommend this as a sipper. It’s quite easy going but at the same time has enough going on to remain interesting. The balance of this rum is really good... Sure this works great in things like an Old Fashioned but I think its best enjoyed on its own. 4 stars - the fatrumpirate.com
Try it in a Cuban Crown:
DESCRIPTION: This organic twist on the Daiquiri uses honey to balance the sharp lime with a hint of salt to season. This provides a cocktail with lasting depth.
INGREDIENTS:
60ml Ron Santiago de Cuba Extra Añejo 11 years old
45ml salted honey syrup (2:1)
20ml lime juiceMETHOD: To make the salted honey syrup combine 2 parts honey to one-part warm water and add a pinch of salt. Stir until well combined. Then shake all of the ingredients over ice and strain into a chilled coupette glass.
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Ron Santiago De Cuba 8 Year Old Anejo Rum (700ml)CUBAReduced from $79.99$49. 99Bottle$599.88 DozenABV: 40%Every bottle of Ron Santiago de Cuba is certified by the DOP (Denominación de Origen Protegida) meaning production, bottling and 100% of the sugarcane is from Cuba. It also means the minimum age of any liquid found in the Anejo is 8 years old, with older material included. This lighter styled Cuban classic is made for mixing, but equally enjoyable over ice where you'll savour its aged notes of honey, vanilla and coffee. 40% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... Dry oak tannins, cinnamon and peppery spice are mellowed by toffee, sugar cane and honey sweetness with vanilla with cacao and citrusy passionfruit. 4.5 stars - diffordsguide.com
Try it in a Spritz:
INGREDIENTS:
50ml Ron Santiago de Cuba Añejo 8 years old
20ml fresh squeezed lime juice
40ml salted honey syrupMETHOD: Fill with ice and top with soda. Garnish with a squeezed half lime. *Make the honey syrup: Mix equal parts hot water and honey. Add a pinch of salt, stir until combined. Let cool.
- Vedrenne Liqueur de Menthe Verte (Green Mint) Liqueur (700ml)Burgundy, FRANCE$49. 99Bottle$599.88 DozenABV: 18%
The highly aromatic and menthol-rich Menthe Mitcham variety of peppermint is used for this emerald green liqueur. It makes a premium base for cocktails like Grasshoppers and Mint Smashes. 18% Alc./Vol.
Notes from the producers... Scent : Very fresh, powerful mint with a hint of chlorophyll. Taste : Authentic freshly-cut mint flavour with a peppery finish.
- Vedrenne Creme de Chataigne (Chestnut) Liqueur (700ml)Burgundy, FRANCE$49. 99Bottle$599.88 DozenABV: 18%
Made from an infusion of Cantal chestnuts - a cooperative with a collection of more than 20 historic chestnuts. Included in this liqueur are the rich Savoye, Verdale and Paquette varieties. It makes a versatile ingredient that adds a warm, nutty, and slightly smoky profile to both drinks and desserts, pairing perfectly with coffee and dark spirits. Add a splash to vodka, espresso and coffee liqueur for an elevated, nutty caffeine kick. 18% Alc./Vol.
Notes from the producers... Scent : Chestnuts with lightly roasted notes of vanilla. Taste : Round, flavourful vanilla-marron iced.
- Vedrenne Liqueur de Caramela (Caramel) Liqueur (700ml)Burgundy, FRANCE$46. 99Bottle$563.88 DozenABV: 15%
Vedrenne's caramel liqueur can be enjoyed straight over ice, used to spike hot beverages like coffee and hot chocolate, or incorporated into decadent dessert recipes like boozy milkshakes, tiramisu and ice cream. Use it as a key ingredient in cocktails like the Gingerbread Old Fashioned, the Caramel Manhattan, the Toffee Apple and the Buttercup. 15% Alc./Vol.
Notes from the producers... Color: Clear, bright amber. Scent : Lovely hints of vanilla, sweet almonds and brown sugar. Taste : Smooth, generous, balanced with a woody vanilla finish.
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2025 Hoddles Creek Estate ChardonnayYarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$23. 99Bottle$287.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)ABV: 13.2%Closure: StelvinIntensely flavoured and generously shaped with a long fresh, enveloping finish.
Brilliant pale straw colour with green highlighted edges and a watery hue. Refined yet pronounced aromas of white peach, nectarine and dried honey sail through the olfactory senses mixing with some biscuity nougat, faint cashew and gentle spice notes along the way. Mid weighted, the palate displays impressive textural flesh and intensity with generous pear, white peach and nectarine fruits seamlessly integrated with a dried honey, citrusy nougat, biscuity oak, cashew and subtle mineral back drop. Fresh acidity provides wonderful freshness across the long enveloping yet harmonious finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 13.2%Other Reviews...
It smells of pears and oyster shells; it tastes of nectarines, grapefruit, cedar-spice and mineral; it finishes with such an emphatic burst of fruit that its quality feels instantly upgraded. How or why this wine is only $26 I do not know. This release will need a bit of time in the bottle to eally blossom but the power, structure, length and indeed X-factor place it in rare air once again. Drink 2028-2035+.
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2022 Tait Basket Pressed Old Vines ShirazBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$49. 99Bottle$599.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 15.5%Closure: StelvinIncredibly rich, dense and concentrated with a long, thick, weighty finish.
Impenetrable inky black heart with an equally deep dark red black hue. Decadently scented, the nose offers up potent scents of dark plum, liquorice and mocha followed by vanillin oak, subtle earthy dark chocolate and spice notes. Incredibly rich, dense and concentrated, the palate is saturated in a tidal wave of dark plum, liquorice and dark chocolate fruits backed by a firm yet integrated tannin structure. Vanillin oak, earthy mocha and spice elements also chime in. Lavish and opulently textured, it finishes long, thick and weighty.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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2021 Domaine de la Mordoree La Reine des Bois LiracLirac, Southern Rhone, FRANCE$89. 99Bottle$1079.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 14.5%Closure: Diam CorkRich, lush dark to black fruit with an underlying freshness, chewy tannins and a relatively refined finish.
A blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre. Dense midnight black dark red colour with a dark red hue. Intoxicating aromas of black raspberry, black cherry and liquorice engulf the nostrils followed by some herbs du Provence, scorched earth and pepper notes. Rich, lush dark to black raspberry and liquorice fruits flow seamlessly across the palate with scorched earth, herbs du Provence and peppered meats forming the back drop. Good underlying freshness with solidly built tannins lending a chewy feel. The generous yet relatively refined finish showing good tension.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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2024 Terre Forti SangioveseITALY$19. 99Bottle$239.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinJuicy and plump with morello cherry and plum fruits backed by mildly chewy tannins.
Dark red core with black shaded edges and a dark red hue. Dark cherry and ripe plum scents greet the nostrils with some liquorice, earth, dried herb and vanillin spice notes also evident. Juicy morello cherry and plum fruits carry a plump mouth feel with vanillin spice, earthy incense and dried herb characters sitting in the background. Mildly chewy tannins with a fruity, mid length conclusion.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
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2025 Chrismont Pinot Grigio$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenWell rounded yet refreshing with delicious pear and green to red apple fruits.
Brilliant water like colour with a faint greenish tinge around the outskirts. Pear and red apple scents jump out of the glass trailed by some musk, quince and spice notes. Delicious pear and green to red apple fruits have a slippery textural feel with notions of musk and spicy quince the undercard. Brisk acidity with a well rounded yet refreshing finish.
Drink over the next year.Alc. 12.5%
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2025 Bannockburn ChardonnayGeelong, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$69. 99Bottle$839.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinRich, concentrated and texturally enveloping yet energetic and fresh.
Sourced from Bannockburn estate vineyards spanning plantings from 1976 to 2016, this Chardonnay draws on diverse sites including Olive Tree Hill, Winery Block, Stuart Block, Grigsby and Kelly Lane, with clonal material P58, Bernard 76, 95 and 96.
The fruit was pressed as whole bunches and fermented naturally in a mixture of French hogsheads and puncheons (25% new). This year, 70% of the blend went through malolactic fermentation, and the wine spent 10 months maturing on lees with no stirring.
Brilliant pale straw colour with straw green highlighted edges and a watery hue. Nosing offers up a complex aromatic profile of yellow peach, nectarine and honeycomb followed by some bees wax, crème brulee, roasted almond and spice notes. Rich, concentrated and textural, mouth filling flavours of yellow peach, nectarine, honeycomb and crème brulee engulf the palate. Cashew, citrusy nougat and gentle spice elements extend across the back half. Energetic and fresh, it displays excellent power with the long, enveloping finish carrying a creamy feel.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 13.5%Other Reviews….
There are yellow stone fruits characters here, and an array of sweet spice notes, but it’s the flesh, the rush and the juice of grapefruit and ripe pear flavours that both dominate and seduce. This wine really does make you dive quickly in for more. There’s a subtle smokiness, some tonic and mineral-like notes, and an especially noticeable (extra) linger to the finish. This is one of those wines where the acidity itself feels flushed with flavour. The aftertaste then adds some pebble-stone characters, just because it can. What a wine. Drink 2026-2034+
96 Points
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2018 Reillys Dry Land ShirazClare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$27. 99Bottle$335.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2026-2029)ABV: 15.5%Closure: StelvinA hefty, power packed Clare Shiraz with a robust tannin structure.
Fruit was sourced from the Home Block in Leasingham which was planted in 1919 with maturation taking place in a mix of French and American oak for a period of two years.
Impenetrable inky black heart with a very deep dark red black hue. Heady black cherry and liquorice scents are complimented by vanillin oak, scorched earth, leather and peppered fennel notes. Rich, dense and power packed, the hefty palate boasts substantial weight and concentration with lush black cherry and liquorice fruits to the fore. Spicy vanillin oak, scorched earth and peppered fennel characters are largely absorbed by the lavish layers of fruit. Robust tannin structure concluding long, chewy and decadent.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
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2025 Dune TirariMcLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$22. 99Bottle$275.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinA juicy blue to dark fruited blend with slightly sinewy tannins and a long, elegant finish.
A blend of 45% Negramaro, 30% Touriga Nacional and 25% Mataro matured for 12 months in seasoned French oak hogsheads. Deep dark red black colour with a dark red hue. A fragrant mix of liquorice, dark to black cherry and blueberry scents sail through the nostrils. Subtle dried herb, earthy incense and vanillin spices are also evident. Juicy dark cherry, liquorice, plum and blueberry fruits flood the mid weighted palate with earthy incense infusions, fresh herbs and gentle spice the undercard. Fresh with fine, slightly sinewy tannins, it finishes long and elegant with lashings of blue to dark fruit.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 13%Other Reviews….
The Lloyd brothers do savoury, light- to mid-weight reds ridiculously well. Here, three varieties with no historical connection – negroamaro, mataro and touriga in roughly equal proportions – picked and fermented together; old oak for six months. It’s a Dune staple, and this is my favourite thus far. Sour black cherry, tapenade, chinotto/sarsaparilla, wild red fruits and bitter herbs, cinchona, ground cassia, black pepper and brown cardamom. It’s floral, too, in a reserved way. Pressed violets and iris. And there’s a maritime quality, iodine, kelp, surf-lashed rocks. It’s got authoritative, natural tannin, carrying the refined, sinewy, just-medium-weight fruit. Like many wines here, there’s an Italian accent, or for me at least. Such a smart offering, such a good food wine, and such stupidly good value. Drink by 2029.
95 Points
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