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2025 Warrabilla Reserve MalbecRutherglen, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$32. 99Bottle$395.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinLuscious and fleshy textured with a generously fruited conclusion.
Midnight black core with a dark red black tinged hue. Pronounced morello cherry and ripe blueberry aromas greet the nostrils followed by some dried herb, earth and spice notes. Luscious blueberry, liquorice and morello cherry fruits carry a fleshy textured feel across the medium to full bodied palate. Notions of dried herbs and spicy earth chime in across the back half. Ripe polished tannins with a generously fruited conclusion.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
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2025 Warrabilla Reserve RieslingRutherglen, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$26. 99Bottle$323.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 12%Closure: StelvinA zesty Riesling that shows impressive tension and focus.
Brilliant water like core with green tinted edges. Lime, orange blossom and citrus aromas jump out of the glass followed by some chalky talc and flinty mineral notes. Zesty lime, citrus and orange rind fruits line the palate which shows impressive tension and focus. Some green apple and chalky talc elements sit in the background. Racy acidity with a long mouth watering finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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2026 La Prova FianoAdelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)ABV: 13.2%Closure: StelvinTextured and intensely flavoured with a long mouth watering finish.
Fifty percent barrel fermented in old French oak puncheons to enhance the wines texture. Brilliant pale straw colour with green tinged edges and a watery hue. Green apple, lime and pear aromas intermingle with fresh herb and wet stone notes. Fleshy pear, green apple and lime fruits are delivered with impressive intensity and textural shape. Infusions of fresh herbs, faint almond and a saline like minerality linger across the back half. Crisp acidity with a long mouth watering finish.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
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2025 Paralian Marmont Vineyard Blewitt Springs GrenacheMcLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$42. 99Bottle$515.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2026-2034)ABV: 14%Closure: StelvinTense yet powerful with muscular tannins and a long, succulent yet chiselled finish.
Dark red core with black tinged edges and a vibrant red to dark red hue. Pronounced dark raspberry, liquorice and black cherry scents jump out of the glass trailed by some ripe blueberry, earth and peppered herb notes. Juicy dark raspberry, liquorice and blueberry fruits are underpinned by bright acidity which imparts a fresh feel. Vanillin spice, scorched earth and pepper elements are scattered across the back half. Tense yet powerful, it has muscular tannins and a long succulent yet chiselled finish.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 14%Other Reviews…..
From 1960s vines in Blewitt Springs planted to Holocene sand; 20% whole bunch, about 21 days on skins, then 10 months in an old 2500L foudre. There’s a compactness to this, a quietness on opening, fruit enmeshed presently, but there’s concentration, balance and prettiness within. Cranberry, ripe raspberry, damson plum, marasca cherry, some darker cherry, too. Hints of dusky rose, ground cinnamon, white pepper, brown cardamom, bitter herbs, the palate buoyant yet intense, the fine-boned tannins and enlivening acidity invigorating. There’s a lot yet to unfurl, but it’s all there. Drink by 2037.
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2025 Craigie Knowe White Label Pinot NoirTasmania, AUSTRALIA$32. 99Bottle$395.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinA light, savoury, red fruited Pinot.
Semi translucent dark red colour with black toned edges and a vibrant red hue. Fragrant red cherry and strawberry scents combine with violet, fresh herb, subtle bramble and rhubarb notes. Light in body, red cherry, winter strawberry and delicate rhubarb fruits meld into a forest floor, fresh herb and subtle spicy cedar back drop. Showing good freshness it has polished tannins and a savoury red fruited finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
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2026 Vasse Felix Classic Dry RoseMargaret River, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA$18. 99Bottle$227.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinA delicious, silky textured Rose.
Made from Shiraz grapes. Pale salmon pink tinged colour. Delightful peach, pomegranate and raspberry scents drift out of the glass with some musk and wet stone notes also evident. Slippery textured raspberry, strawberry and pomegranate fruits are delivered with impressive intensity over a back drop of musk and subtle stony elements. Brisk acidity lending vibrancy to the long supple finish.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
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2025 Famille Perrin Cotes du Rhone Reserve RoseCotes du Rhone, Southern Rhone, FRANCE$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinSlippery textured with brisk acidity and a refreshingly, savoury finish.
This seductive Rose is made from a blend of Cinsault, Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah grapes. Pale damask pink tinged colour with enticing pomegranate, raspberry, peach, musk and wet stone aromas engaging the olfactory senses. On the palate spicy peach, raspberry and pomegranate fruits overlay a musk and wet slate infused back drop. Slippery textured with a lick of brisk acidity enlivening the refreshingly, savoury finish.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
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2023 Barwon Ridge Pinot NoirGeelong, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$39. 99Bottle$479.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2026-2030)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinLight and supple with red fruits over a brambly back drop.
Semi translucent red to dark red colour with black toned edges and a light red hue. Nosing offers up aromas of red cherry, winter strawberry and rhubarb followed by some brambly cedar, forest floor and spice notes. Light and supple in its flow across the palate, red cherry and strawberry fruits are featured over a rhubarb, forest floor and spicy bramble back drop. Fine grained tannins with ample freshness across the elegant finish.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
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2023 Paul Conti Cabernet SauvignonMargaret River, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA$26. 99Bottle$323.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2026-2034)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinConcentrated, deeply fruited and grippy.
Impenetrable inky black heart with a very deep dark red black hue. Lifted blackcurrant, mulberry and liquorice aromas are interwoven with cedary tobacco, black olive and spice notes. Rich, concentrated blackcurrant and liquorice fruits are framed by firm tannins. Vanillin cedar, tobacco, minty earth and spice elements form the underbelly. Concludes long, deeply fruited and grippy.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 14.5%Other Reviews…..
No mistaking this is cabernet, and cabernet from the heart of Margaret River, not far from Cowaramup. A small amount of malbec, that often-unheralded blending partner, adds to the palate’s depth. The result is quite soft but still structured, with deep fruit characters. A touch of bay leaf and olive tapenade adds complexity. It will handle medium-term cellaring but is ideal for early drinking.
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2025 Saracco Moscato d’Asti (750ml)Piedmont, ITALY$32. 99Bottle$395.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2026-2029)ABV: 5.5%Closure: StelvinLusciously fruited and spritzy with a light, airy feel.
Described by Vinous Media wine critic Ian D'Agata as the 'DRC of Moscato d'Asti', this is a captivating example of Moscato.
Pours with a delicate fizzy mousse. A gentle spritz flows through the very pale coloured base. Freshly squeezed grape juice, mango, pineapple and subtle floral musk like notes fill the nostrils. Light, refreshingly sweet and frisky, the palate is decorated with flavours of grape juice, tropical fruits, mango and musk. Finishes long, fruity and effervescent.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 5.5%Other Reviews…
White peaches kissed with fresh mint flowing through jasmine petals and wild thyme, each aromatic layer floating like summer memories. The palate dances with perfect balance, where ripe nectarines and elegant sweetness ride waves of vibrant acidity. This is Moscato d'Asti showing its truest self, where delicate bubbles and pristine fruit linger. Pour it with spicy Vietnamese spring rolls now, save some for fresh peach tart later, this wine knows no boundaries.
95 Points
Wine EnthusiastThere’s a lot of terrible Moscato about, especially some of the gross sickly local examples, but when Moscato is good, it’s very much a refreshing treat.
Juicy white peach, mint, perfume. There’s a tickle of fine bubbles, acidity balances sweetness, and that tussle between those two things is the hallmark of good Moscato. There’s a feathering of grip and the finish is juicy and long. Bloody yum. This is a banger. Drink 2026-2027.
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2023 Peter Lehmann The Bond Cabernet SauvignonBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)ABV: 14%Closure: StelvinRich and sturdy with ample flesh and weight.
Dense inky black colour with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Nosing offers up aromas of blackcurrant, liquorice and mulberry which are complimented by vanillin cedar, tobacco and spicy mint notes. Rich blackcurrant, liquorice and mulberry fruits carry ample weight and flesh over a cedary tobacco, dried herb and spicy black olive back drop. A sturdy tannin structure imparts some gentle grip across the generous finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
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2026 Warrabilla Small Batch FianoRutherglen, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$26. 99Bottle$323.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2026-2027)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinA thirst-quenching Fiano with good mid palate shape.
Brilliant pale straw colour with green tinged edges and a watery hue. Drifting through the nostrils are aromas of pear, red apple and subtle honeysuckle which are trailed by whiffs of guava and fresh herbs. Vibrant pear, lime, green apple and guava fruits are underscored by infusions of fresh herbs. Good mid palate shape with zingy mineral infused acidity that generates an energized feel across the thirst-quenching finish.
Drink over the next year.
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2025 Pasqua 11 Minutes RoseVeneto, ITALY$33. 99Bottle$407.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)ABV: 12.5%Closure: Glass StopperA delicious, slippery textured Rose.
Made from a blend of 50% Corvina, 25% Trebbiano, 15% Syrah and 10% Carmenère. Pale damask pink tinged colour. Fragrant aromas of raspberry, white peach and musk stream out of the glass with some pomegranate and subtle wet stone notes also evident. Delicious peach, raspberry and musk flavours overlay a wet stone back drop. Slippery textured it has brisk acidity and a long supple finish.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
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2025 Tiefenbrunner Merus Pinot GrigioAlto Adige, ITALY$37. 99Bottle$455.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2026-2029)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinNicely shaped with lively acidity and a long spice laden finish.
Founded in 1848 Tiefenbrunner is considered to be a benchmark producer in the Alto-Adige region. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks followed by four months ageing on lees in concrete vats.
Brilliant pale straw colour with green flecked edges and a watery hue. Citrus, pear and green apple skin aromas are trailed by some stony mineral notes. Delicious pear, red apple skin and citrus flavours carry a shapely feel across the palate with notions of subtle dried honey, quince and spice extending across the back half. Excellent concentration with lively acidity and a long spice laden finish.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
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2024 Bass River House Block MerlotGippsland, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinMin 12
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2024 Vasse Felix Filius ShirazMargaret River, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA$26. 99Bottle$323.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 14%Closure: StelvinMid weighted and generously fleshed with some inkiness to the pepper laced finish.
Pitch black heart with a deep dark purple hue. Peppery dark cherry and liquorice aromas intermingle with smoky vanillin cedar, earth and subtle spicy fennel notes. Mid weighted, the palate is generously fleshed with juicy dark cherry and liquorice fruits which overlay a spicy vanillin cedar, earth and peppered fennel back drop. Slightly grainy tannins with a youthful underlying freshness and a peppered earth laced finish that carries a slightly inky feel.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 14%Other Reviews…..
So aromatic, full of pepper, pimento and a touch of clove. Florals, too. Very appealing. It’s a generous style of juicy fruit, all plums and blackcurrants, concentrated and rich, with plentiful, firm tannins and bright acidity to close. Just a touch raw, although in time, or with food, that will disappear. All things considered, including the price, this is terrific. Drink by 2034.
93 Points
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2024 Gapsted Estate High Country AlbarinoAlpine Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinVibrant guava, lime and green apple fruits underscored by crisp mineral laced acidity.
Brilliant pale straw colour with gleaming green tinged edges and a watery hue. Nosing reveals aromas of guava, pear and lime followed by faint honeysuckle and wet slate notes. Vibrant guava, lime and green apple fruits line the palate underscored by crisp mineral laced acidity. Dry invigorating finish with some wet slate characters lingering across it.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
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2023 Elderton Command Single Vineyard ShirazBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$135. 00Bottle$1620.00 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2026-2034)ABV: 14.9%Closure: StelvinGorgeously rich, seductive and plush yet refined and stylish.
Since the inaugural 1984 vintage Elderton Command Shiraz has established a formidable international reputation. Planted in 1894 the Command vineyard is located on the southern edge of the Nuriootpa township and planted on deep alluvial silt over red and brown earth and limestone. The majority of the rows are orientated east-west (as opposed to the more common orientation of north-south). This enables cooling breezes from the Barossa Ranges to flow through the rows of vines rather than against them. Maturation takes place in a combination of new French and American oak puncheons for 24 months, the wine is then given a further 12 months bottle age before being released.
Dense pitch black dark red colour with a dark red hue. Wafting from the glass are decadent scents of dark plum, liquorice, vanillin oak and mocha trailed by some scorched earth, fennel and pepper notes. Gorgeously rich, seductive and plush, the opulent palate is engulfed with dark plum, liquorice, vanillin oak and fennel flavours. Scorched earth, spice, mocha and pepper elements trail off into the distance. Velvet smooth yet structured tannin framework with a slightly more finessed feel to the long, sumptuous finish. A more refined, stylish expression of Command.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 14.9%Other Reviews….
The 2023 Command Single Vineyard Shiraz is from a cool, wet vintage, as the note below will attest, not dissimilar to the 2017 vintage. Here, the fruit is sweet and nuanced, with licorice, cocoa and pomegranate. Having tasted these wines today going back to 1985, it is abundantly clear that these wines look so good with some bottle age. While their youth is attractive, nothing beats the complexity gained in time. It's over to you to decide when you choose to drink your wine, but I personally would like to see this wine with around seven years from harvest. 14.9% alcohol, sealed under screw cap. Drink 2026-2053.
96 Points
Erin Larkin – Robert Parker’s The Wine AdvocateOne of the most iconic Shiraz from the Barossa Valley, the first vintage was 1984. The release of this wine is always eagerly awaited. From a Nuriootpa Vineyard, the vines are now 132 years of age. Maturation was in a mix of new French and American oak puncheons for twenty-three months. Opaque maroon with a dark crimson rim, it offers a most evocative nose. Seriously impressive oak integration, we have aromas of chocolate, blackberries, mocha, cocoa powder, bay leaves, vanilla, coffee beans, charcuterie, cloves and a flick of gum leaf. Exhibiting a supple and seductive texture through to satiny tannins, this is beautifully balanced with great length. A wonderful Barossa Shiraz for enjoying over the next twenty to twenty-five years. At the moment, I have it scored at the same level as the stunning 2022 vintage of this wine, however, if pushed I would probably go for the older wine by a whisker. Whether that remains so over time, we look forward to finding out. Drink 2026-2051.
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Ken Gargett – WinePilot.comClassic Barossan shiraz but with a contemporary feel to its form. Pure and ripe satsuma plum, blackberry and black cherry fruits, layered with baking spices, cedar, tamari, dark chocolate, roast meats, licorice, tobacco, fruitcake and warm earth. Full bodied with unctuous black forest berry and plum fruits dredged in spice, but finely structured with a brightness and fresh line of travel, the fine, silty tannins and a sprightly line of acidity pushing the wine forward. Drink by 2046.
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2025 Warrabilla Reserve GrenacheRutherglen, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$32. 99Bottle$395.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)ABV: 15.5%Closure: StelvinRich and juicy with a long spice and pepper laden finish.
Semi translucent red to dark red colour with black toned edges and a light red hue. Spicy dark raspberry and red liquorice aromas sail through the nostrils followed by some red plum, vanillin confectionary and peppered earth notes. Rich juicy dark raspberry, liquorice and dark cherry fruits abound with subtle scorched earth, vanillin spice and pepper elements the undercard. Ripe yet gently chalky tannins with energetic acidity and a long succulent spice and pepper laden finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
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2023 La Chablisienne La Pierrelee ChablisChablis, FRANCEReduced from $49.99$44. 99Bottle$539.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)ABV: 12.5%Closure: Diam CorkA delectable Chablis with the long finish carrying a river stone like feel.
Established in 1923 by a number of winemakers as cooperative operation, the expressive Chablis La Pierrelee comes from a variety of communes in the appellation with vines on average 20 years old. Maturation is for approximately 12 months on fine lees in tanks and barrels.
Brilliant pale straw colour with green highlighted edges and a watery hue. Attractive pear and lime aromas stem from the glass with splendid intensity followed by some green apple, wet slate and oyster shell like notes. Delectable pear, lime and green apple fruits carry nice shape across the palate with notions of wet slate, oyster shell and mineral extending across the rear. Brisk acidity with a long finish that carries a river stone like feel.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
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2026 Nicks Secret PLTS Clare Valley RieslingClare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIAReduced from $22.99$13. 99Bottle$167.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 11%Closure: StelvinEstablished in 1983, this family owned and run estate is one of Clare Valley’s finest Riesling producers. Sourced from a number of sites across the Clare Valley, this is a classically styled zingy Riesling that’s bursting with flavour making it an absolute steal at the Nicks Secret price of just $13.99.
Zesty, intensely flavoured and energized, this has all the attributes of Classic Clare Valley Riesling.
Brilliant water like colour with green tinged edges. Leaping out of the glass are classic lime, citrus and orange rind scents complimented by some talc and chalky mineral notes. Zesty lime and citrus fruits are delivered with excellent intensity across the palate. Crunchy mouth feel with notions of orange rind, chalky talc, green apple and steely mineral elements sitting in the background. Crisp and energized it finishes long and scrumptious.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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Matsui Sakura Cask Single Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml)JAPANReduced from $199.00$149. 99Bottle$1799.88 DozenABV: 43%Of the three NAS whiskies in the Matsui line-up (Mizunara Cask, Peated and Sakura Cask), the latter is arguably the most intriguing. Cherry wood barrels are hardly something you come across everyday. Tasted next to Matsui's Mizunara Cask, this is more robust with a drier, spicier profile. Chocolatey malt surfaces before a flash of succulence; hints of unripe cherry and papaya tart up the finish, while echoing spices seemingly never give up. It's like an Eastern equivalent to European oak sherry-matured malt, being more vibrant and less sweet than what you typically get from American oak. Reportedly, the casks used were 'hybrids' - heads were removed and replaced with native cherry wood. Regardless, Sakura's novel character ensures it will be a talking point in any Japanese whisky collection. The species holds an important place in Japanese culture and is often used by artists as a metaphor for the ephemerality of beauty and life. The export label was painted by Japanese Master, Kikukawa Eizan. 43% Alc./Vol. Tasted from a 20ml sample.
Other reviews... Magnificently complex from the structure of the mouthfeel to the pulsing intensity of the middle and long complex finish, everything is right about this. 95.5 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2025-26
- Arran 14 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Isle of Arran, SCOTLAND$159. 99Bottle$1919.88 DozenABV: 46%
Matured primarily in Bourbon barrels and complemented by a proportion of Palo Cortado Sherry casks, Arran 14 makes a comeback in this newly presented edition. The bourbon casks bring vibrant notes of vanilla, orchard fruit and citrus, while the Palo Cortado casks add layers of dried fruit, toasted nuts and subtle spice. As with all Arrans, the whisky comes at a decent strength and bottled without chill filtration. 46% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... A lovely, honest Arran – though with a label color I'd prefer for the garden. Good thing it doesn't taste like lavender ;) - whiskybase.com
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Hellyers Road Distillery Richly Peated 9 Year Old Single Malt Australian Whisky (700ml)Tasmania, AUSTRALIA$179. 99Bottle$2159.88 DozenABV: 48.3%Crafted from barley peated to 45-55 ppm, then matured in first-fill American oak ex-bourbon barrels sourced from Heaven Hill. Initially more fruity than smoky on the nose (apple and elderflower), otherwise a very successful, Highland-inspired drier-styled peater. Cocoa and bitter dark chocolate abound, alongside wood smoke, hints of mezcal, a burst of sweet oak and citrus. The oily, well-tuned finish continues the theme with subtle barbecue char through the aftertaste. Very tasty. 48.3% Alc./Vol. Non-chill-filtered.
Notes from the producers... Nose: Meaty, smoky and satisfying. Speck, fresh herbs, lemon zest and honey. Palate: Sweet campfire smoke, coastal green lichen, and damp bark. Distinctly Tasmanian. A sweet mid palate, toffee apple and citrus zest before a classical peat crescendo. Finish: Medium length with persistent salinity.
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Hellyers Road Distillery Oloroso de Jerez 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Matured Single Malt Australian Whisky (700ml)Tasmania, AUSTRALIA$199. 99Bottle$2399.88 DozenABV: 46.2%Other reviews... Ten years in a Spanish Oloroso Sherry cask is a significant achievement for an Australian whisky, as local wine casks are much more common, and most are much younger. "Sherry" can be a confusing term too, because companies still use the word to refer to Australian sherry-style fortified wines, which are actually "Apera". Here it's the real deal: Hellyers importing the cask from Jerez, where sherry has been made for centuries. This whisky displays all the bright fruit of a good Spanish fortified on the nose, again with that lovely orange cake note at the fore, backed up by creamy marzipan. It smells delicious, and it's not too oaky at 10 years in the Aussie climate. Light on the palate with plenty of perfume tipping just a touch into soapiness, this lovely, light whisky is perfect for those who enjoy a dry sherry. 89 points - winecompanion.com.au
- Sullivans Cove Single Cask TD0392 French Oak Second Fill Single Malt Australian Whisky (700ml)Hobart, Tasmania, AUSTRALIA$550. 00Bottle$6600.00 DozenABV: 49%
The distillery's French Oak Second-Fill casks have a history as rich as their flavour. Initially serving as first-fill ex-Tawny casks for an earlier batch of single malt, the best casks are then selected for a second round of maturation, hence the title "Second Fill" or "Re-fill". Because their impact on the flavour profile is muted, refill casks make a good canvas for showing off distillate character. In fact, they're a staff favourite at the distillery for that very reason. French Oak Second Fill TD0392 was distilled in February of 2013 and decanted in October of 2025. The outturn was 471 bottles at 49% Alc./Vol. Non-chill filtered.
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Hellyers Road Distillery American Oak 10 Year Old Single Malt Australian Whisky (700ml)Tasmania, AUSTRALIA$179. 99Bottle$2159.88 DozenABV: 46.2%Other reviews... Being matured exclusively in ex-bourbon casks means the character of the spirit itself and the grains it was distilled from should shine here, uncomplicated by fortified wine or aggressive oak. Here, the oak is pretty dominant in a saw-dusty, sappy sort of way, and it still smells incredibly fresh for having spent so long in the cask with plenty of fresh peach goodness. At 46.2% it’s pretty hard on the palate without a lot of the creaminess or complexity you’d expect from a whisky of this age, but there are some nice grain and vanilla notes through the finish. 84 points - winecompanion.com.au
- Hellyer's Road Distillery Coffee Whisky Cream Liqueur (700ml)Tasmania, AUSTRALIA$41. 99Bottle$503.88 DozenABV: 17%
A blend of the freshest Tasmanian cream, bittersweet coffee and Hellyer's single malt whisky provides a truly tantalising alternative to well-known non-fresh cream liqueurs. With a heritage steeped in over 60 years of dairy farming and another three years to perfect the liqueur's rich espresso and malted biscuit flavours, this promises to become a new favourite. No preservatives and no need to refrigerate but store below 25°C and consume it before the best-before date. 17% Alc./Vol.
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Hellyer's Road Distillery Salted Caramel Whisky Cream Liqueur (700ml)Tasmania, AUSTRALIAReduced from $48.99$41. 99Bottle$503.88 DozenABV: 17%The latest addition to Hellyer's cream liqueur range delivers exactly what the label states with a decadent rush of salted caramel milk chocolate that builds into a creamy finish. Blended with Hellyer's single malt whisky, sweet tooths will find it impossible to stop at one. Once opened consume within six months. 17% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... This cream salted caramel liqueur from dairy-cum-whisky distillery Hellyers Road in Tasmania’s north does exactly what it says on the label; it’s creamy, sweet, and more than a little salty. On the nose, a boiled lolly confectionery note speaks more to milkbar-style caramel syrup than it does to the homemade kind, which is definitely nostaligic if not particularly refined. You can actually smell the cream, as well – it’s not just artificial dairy substitute. The palate is light and easy as a salty custard vibe carries through with great integration. The finish is light, without any cloying sweetness, and the salt, spirit and natural acidity of cream makes you want to go back for another sip. I wouldn’t mind a little more burnt sugar richness but, if you want a well-made cream liqueur for a great price, this is hard to pass up. 92 points - winecompanion.com.au
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2024 Coli Chianti ClassicoTuscany, ITALY$34. 99Bottle$419.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2026-2029)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinAn elegant Chianti with vibrant red fruits.
Deep dark red black tinged colour with a dark red hue. Aromas of red currant and red cherry infused with dried herbs drift through the nostrils followed by whiffs of red liquorice, earth and spicy tobacco. Vibrant red currant and red cherry fruits overlay a dried herb, earthy tobacco and spice back drop. Grainy tannins and bright acidity with an elegant finish.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
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2025 Hay Shed Hill ChardonnayMargaret River, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenMinimum 6 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinA nicely fleshed light to medium weight Chardonnay.
Fermented and matured for 11 months in French oak barriques. Brilliant pale straw colour with green flecked edges and a watery hue. Nosing offers up aromas of nectarine and subtle grapefruit which are intermeshed with biscuity oak, pear and gun flint notes. Light to medium weight yet quite shapely in its feel, nectarine, citrus and grapefruit flavours overlay a delicate roasted almond, biscuit and gun flint infused back drop. Fresh underlying acidity with a nicely fleshed mid length finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
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2024 Provenance Golden Plains Pinot NoirVictoria, AUSTRALIA$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 13.4%Closure: StelvinLight and savoury with an elegant mid length conclusion.
Dark red in colour with black shaded edges and a red to dark red hue. Aromas of dark cherry and strawberry infused with spicy clove emanate from the glass trailed by some earthy graphite and smoked meat like notes. Light and savoury the palate features red cherry and rhubarb fruits which meld into a clove, forest floor, smoked meat and spice back drop. Fine grained tannins with an elegant mid length conclusion.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 13.4%Other Reviews……
Fruit is 60/30/10% Geelong/Henty/Ballarat. A medium, bright crimson red. Brightly fruited with its aromas of red and black fruits, some whole-bunch-derived green peppercorn notes and a little dried rose. Medium bodied, and like the other '24 Provenance pinots, this will need six months or so for the tannins to soften. A well-priced pinot to drink now and over the next three to four years. Drink by 2030.
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2025 Le Pezze Pinot GrigioVeneto, ITALY$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinA highly moreish and textured Pinot Grigio that delivers great value.
Sourced from various vineyard sites across the foothills and upper hilly areas of the Val d'Alpone, this is a highly flavoursome and textured Pinot Grigio that delivers great value.
Brilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Elevated pear and red apple aromas are trailed by whiffs of lime, subtle honeysuckle and wet stone. Delicious pear and red apple fruits carry lovely textural shape across the harmonious palate. Notions of lime, delicate quince and wet stone unravel across the back half. Excellent intensity with fresh acidity and a long moreish finish.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
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2025 Credaro Kinship ChardonnayMargaret River, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA$27. 99Bottle$335.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinMid weighted and nicely fleshed with an energetically flinty finish.
Matured for 9 months in French oak, 25% new, with regular lees stirring. Brilliant pale straw colour with green highlighted edges and a watery hue. Lifted aromas of nectarine and grapefruit are trailed by some citrus, faint biscuity oak and gun flint. Nicely fleshed, the mid weighted palate features concentrated nectarine, pear and grapefruit flavours over a delicate biscuity oak and gun flint infused back drop. Fresh acidity lending an energetic feel across the flinty, mid length finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 13%Other Reviews…..
Beautifully captures the allure of Margaret River Chardonnay: the luscious fruit drive and oyster-like salinity that brings with it a beachy Margs’ vibe. And then there are the savoury nutty overtones. But first to the aromas, lively and deep, in yellow peach, nectarine, citrus, creme brûlée with a flurry of almond meal. It’s a richer style of Chardonnay that comes with a distinctive savouriness in preserved lemon, almond skin, nuts and grippy citrus peel and pith. There’s plenty of flavour here, nicely concentrated, and it just goes and goes. A grippy, pithy tartness mixes with a lemony saline character working the tastebuds, while the nutty lees add extra depth. Oak features as a seasoning only allowing the fruit free rein. Drink 2026-2033.
94 Points
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2020 Greenock Creek Roennfeldt Road Cabernet SauvignonBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$299. 99Bottle$3599.88 DozenMinimum 3 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 15.5%Closure: CorkRich, concentrated and thick with firmly built tannins and a long potent finish.
Impenetrable inky black heart with a very deep dark red black hue. Intense ripe blackcurrant, liquorice and black cherry scents combine with vanillin cedar, tobacco, earthy dark chocolate, leather and spice notes. Rich, concentrated and thick in its flow, lavish blackcurrant, liquorice and black cherry fruits saturate the heavy weight palate. Earthy dark chocolate, vanillin cedar, leather and mint characters lurk underneath. Firmly built tannins have a burly feel imparting a sense of chewiness across the long potent finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 15.5%Other Reviews……
Super saturated purple/crimson in the glass with notes of blackberry jam, blackcurrant pastille and brandied fruits cut with hints of cedar, tobacco lead, licorice, dark chocolate, crushed rock, blackforest cake, dried herbs, purple flowers and earth. There's a lovely flow here ... elegant despite all its inherent horsepower and concentration, finishing long, strong and true with distinct western Barossa roots. Drink by 2038.
96 Points
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2024 Paracombe PecorinoAdelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$27. 99Bottle$335.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinFrisky and crunchy with a long saline edged finish.
Brilliant pale straw colour with green tinted edges and a watery hue. Lime and Granny Smith apple aromas lead the way followed by infusions of fresh garden herbs, wet slate and flinty mineral notes. Frisky in its feel, crunchy lime and green apple fruits overlay a green pear and slatey mineral back drop. Crisp acidity with a long scrumptious, saline edged finish.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
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2021 Peter Lehmann Mentor Cabernet SauvignonBarossa, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$49. 99Bottle$599.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 14%Closure: StelvinRich, succulent and fleshy textured with a sense of refinement carried through the finish.
Dense pitch black heart with a dark red black tinged hue. Dark plum, liquorice and blackcurrant aromas stream through the nostrils with ample intensity intermingling with some spicy vanillin cedar, tobacco, earth and bay leaf notes along the way. Rich, succulent dark plum and blackcurrant fruits carry a fleshy texture with notions of liquorice, vanillin cedar, subtle tobacco and mint extending across the back half. Fine grained tannins have an underlyingly sturdy feel. The long, deeply fruited finish carrying a sense of refinement.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 14%Other Reviews…..
Deep crimson with aromas of blackberry, black cherry and blackberry pastille fruit tones alongside hints of fine spice, tobacco, cedar, dried herbs, licorice, choc-mint, espresso and earth. Full bodied and flush with ripe black fruits, tensing with ample fine-grained tannin before releasing with opulent black fruits and a nice energetic line as it slowly fades. Drink by 2040.
95 Points
Dave Brookes - James Halliday’s Australian Wine CompanionOld PL, as he was known to all and sundry, was a mentor to so many Barossa winemakers. He was simply one of the great men of the Barossa. This is a wine demonstrating that the region is not all about Shiraz. In good years you get a wine like this – balanced, poised and powerful, with style. Loads of blackcurrant and dark chocolate with a thread of steely oyster shell adding to the tannin profile. Love it. Drink 2024-2039.
96 Points
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2024 Nicks Secret HEW UG Barossa ShirazBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIAReduced from $89.99$19. 99Bottle$239.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2026-2034)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinCrafted by a prominent Barossa Valley producer who specialise in Rhone varietals from old dry grown vines. Matured in old French oak barrels for at least 15 months, this plush, seductive Shiraz makes for superb drinking at a fraction of its normal price.
Rich, sleek and long yet beautifully proportioned and refined.
Impenetrable inky black colour with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Pronounced aromas of blackberry, liquorice and dark plum stream through the nostrils followed by smoky vanillin cedar, earthy fennel and pepper notes. Rich and plush yet showing a sense of refinement, the medium to full bodied palate is swamped with succulent blackberry, liquorice, black cherry and dark plum fruits. Subtlety smoked vanillin cedar, fennel and peppered earth elements extend across the back half. Understated in its power, it has fine grained, velvet like tannins and a long, finessed finish.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 13.5%Other Reviews….
From aged dry-grown vines, ungrafted of course, fermentation is with whole berries in open vats, before maturation in old French oak barriques, on lees, for fifteen months. Purple/mauve in colour, on the nose we have notes of bay leaves, cassis, chocolate, plums, vanilla, spices and mulberries. A wonderfully supple texture, there also hints of bacon fat emerging on the palate. The wine has serious length with bright acidity, impressive balance, good focus and satiny tannins on the finish. To be enjoyed over the next twelve to fifteen years. Drink 2026-2041.
96 Points
Ken Gargett – WinePilot.comThis comes off some very old dry-grown vines that unusually have never been grafted. The aromas are intense, with a plummery, slightly black fruit character merging. Palate is intricately integrated with the fine chalky tannins, plush, smooth fruit, and nicely applied oak. This is an exquisite wine where the palate offers so much. Bright with energy and drive. Gosh, I could drink a bit of this. Drink 2026-2036.
96 Points
Ray Jordan – WinePilot.comThe fruit here is both sweet and earthen; the oak is coffeed, toasty and beautifully integrated; the finish is run with black licorice. Peppercorn and violet notes fly here and there; everything about this wine is top notch. Feel, flavour and finish are all elite, as is structure, and there’s a bit of difference in play, courtesy of graphite and smoked floral characters. Drink 2027-2035+
95 Points
Campbell Mattinson – The Wine FrontOpulent and sensually appealing, the pristine fruit richness is enhanced by seductive complexity, showing dark and purple-fruit intensity, toasted spice, vanilla, and cedary oak characters on the nose. It's fleshy and flavoursome, yet structured and robust, with velvety tannins, finishing impressively long and satisfying. At its best: now to 2039.
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Jacquart Mosaique Brut ChampagneChampagne, FRANCEReduced from $79.99$59. 99Bottle$719.88 DozenABV: 12.5%Closure: Diam CorkFounded in 1964 by a collective of Chardonnay growers, Champagne Jacquart has grown to become the region's largest grower-producer. Today, the brand maintains complete control over its production, sourcing 100% of its fruit exclusively from vineyards owned by its members.
Typically made from a blend of around 40% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir and 25% Pinot Meunier, Jacquart’s Mosaique generally includes 25-35% reserve wines and is matured for at least 3 years on lees.At less than $60, a Champagne of this quality is a rare find in today’s market.
Pours with a buoyant frothy mousse that overlays a pale straw coloured base with pale gold tinged edges. Very fine, energetic bead. Delighting the olfactory senses are aromas of baked bread, yeast lees and citrus which are complexed by whiffs of brioche and oily toast like notes. The palate beautifully meshes flavours of baked bread, yeast lees and roasted almond which carry an airy feel. Citrus, toast and faint ginger elements sit in the background. Crisp, refreshing acidity with a long enveloping finish that has a gentle creaminess to it.
Alc. 12.5%Other Reviews....
Effortlessly composed with an abundance of sunny stone fruit, ripe apples, honeysuckle and a backbone of nutty praline; focussed and expressive with a fine-spun, silky mousse.
96 Points
Decanter World Wine AwardsA famous old Champagne house, this is a non-vintage release from them, representing both flavour and value. How soon before we lament the days when we could find a good bottle of champers for under one hundred bucks? The blend sits around 35 to 40% each of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir with the remainder Meunier. Dosage sits around 10 grams/litre, reasonably standard, or perhaps fractionally on the upper edge for these days, and around 20% of the blend is reserve wines. Deep yellow gold in colour, the nose has those lovely biscuity notes, along with peaches, figs, stonefruits and hints of hazelnuts. Richly flavoured and excellent length, this has fresh acidity and impressive length. Very attractive and an exciting cellaring prospect – if you think good Champagne can’t age and improve in the cellar, give it a shot. Lots to like here.
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2023 She-Oak Hill Estate Heathcote ShirazHeathcote, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 14.8%Closure: StelvinEstablished in 1975, this little known estate is one Heathcote’s oldest and along with Jasper Hill and Mt Ida was one of the pioneering vineyards of the region. Further plantings were made in 1996, the dry grown vines from both vineyards now well established with deep roots in the mineral rich Cambrian soil. Winemaking is undertaken by the talented Mark Hunter from Sanguine Estate and maturation takes place in French oak barriques for a period of 18 months. The 2023 vintage was produced predominately from the 50 year old vines. Most of the fruit from the younger vines lost to a nomad herd of kangaroos who developed a taste for the delicious Heathcote fruit in the days before harvest.
A rich, power packed Shiraz made from some of the oldest vines in Heathcote.
Impenetrable inky black heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Potent blackberry, liquorice and ripe black cherry scents engulf the nostrils followed by some dark plum, vanillin oak, dark chocolate and subtle peppered earth notes. Rich opulent dark plum, liquorice, blackberry and dark chocolate fruits are gorgeously layered across the full bodied palate. Vanillin oak, subtle scorched earth, spicy mocha and pepper elements lie underneath. Power packed it possesses velvet smooth tannins and a long super plush finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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2026 RieslingFreak No. 4 Eden Valley RieslingEden Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2026-2034)ABV: 11.5%Closure: StelvinA zesty Riesling with laser beam like acidity and a tense, flinty finish.
Brilliant water like core with green tinted surrounds. Intense lime and citrus aromas jump out of the glass trailed by some orange rind, chalky talc and mineral notes. Zesty lemon and lime fruits are dispersed across the mouth watering palate with plenty of zing. Granny Smith apple, wet steel and flinty mineral elements line the back half. Super crisp acidity cuts it way through like a laser beam. Finishes, tense, dry and flinty.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 11.5%
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Neighbourhood Freak by SWOOP plays loudly. This comes from a blend of Eden sites.
It’s very good. It’s all that an Aussie riesling lover seeks, or so. Blackcurrant leaf and berry with tart lime, a touch of pickled Japanese ginger, some alpine herb and menthol notes, a scratch of dried and fresh green apple. It’s got some very, very frisky acid veins, briny almost, plenty of flavour, lots of get up and go. Quiet complexity in all this and a great sense of tension and energy. Right on. Pow. Rock the house. Drink 2026-2035+
95 points
Mike Bennie – The Wine Front
Riesling sourced from across the southern ranges of the Eden Valley: High Eden for velocity and structure, and sites around Angaston and Springton for aromatic lift and flavour intensity. Pale with a flash of green. As high tensile and sizzlingly precise as ever. Fresh lime, lemon juice and crunchy green apple, with hints of ozone, grapefruit soda, crushed quartz, sliced fennel, Christmas lily, finger lime and lemongrass. Crystalline, with a laser-like focus and a head-spinning velocity. It's taut, sleek and lip-smackingly sapid. The freak has done it again.
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2013 Edradour Bourbon Cask Matured 12 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Highlands, SCOTLAND$149. 99Bottle$1799.88 DozenABV: 60.7%While not super-complex, these cask-strength Ibisco bottlings intend to show off another side of Edradour. They're for those who enjoy a big vanilla hit, accompanied by citrus, honey and hints of Bourbon in a chewy setting. Typically needing several drops of water to open up and tame the heat, experimenting with dilution is part of the fun. Water tends to expand the mouthfeel and extend the lingering oak sweetness. The youngest component was distilled in August 2013, so liquid slightly older than 12 years old will also be included here. Eight casks yielded 1628 bottles at 60.7% Alc./Vol. Non-chill filtered.
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2026 Turkey Flat Vineyards RoseBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$27. 99Bottle$335.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)ABV: 12%Closure: StelvinLight, fresh and fruity with a gentle tang across the shapely finish.
Turkey Flat have been refining the style of their Rose over nearly 30 years, the 2026 version is as good as ever. Made entirely from Grenache grapes.
Vibrant damask pink colour. Uplifted scents of raspberry, pomegranate, guava and musk greet the nostrils followed by whiffs of Turkish delight and spice. Light, fresh and fruity, delicious raspberry, cherry and musk flavours slide across the palate. Flashes of water melon and subtle stony mineral characters are also apparent. Crisp acidity with a gentle tang across the shapely finish.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
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2022 Fraser Gallop Estate Parterre Cabernet SauvignonMargaret River, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA$54. 99Bottle$659.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2026-2034)ABV: 14%Closure: StelvinEstablished in 1999, Fraser Gallop has quickly ascended the Margaret River hierarchy to become one of the regions top producers. The excellent 2022 Parterre is a blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Malbec, 5% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 2% Merlot matured in a combination of new and second use French oak for a period of 18 months.
Elegant and structured, this an expressive Margaret River Cabernet with a long, finessed finish.
Midnight black in colour with a dark red black tinged hue. Delightful red to black currant, mulberry, cedary tobacco, earthy black olive and subtle spicy bay leaf scents enchant the olfactory senses. The elegant, mid weighted palate is detailed with blackcurrant and mulberry fruits which meld into a cedary tobacco, dried herb, earth and spicy black olive back drop. Structured fine grained tannins with a long, finessed finish.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 14%
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There’s an approachability and evenness to this, with everything that’s good about cabernet from this region sealed within. Mulberries and blackberry compote, cassis and currants with fresh mint and bay leaves, nori and licorice with spicy, nutty oak all coming together well. Fuller-bodied with open-knit, textural tannins. The palate is supple. This is ready to enjoy now but will obviously garner more complexity in time. Drink by 2036.
95 points
Jane Faulkner - James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion
A blend of 89% Cabernet Sauvignon with Malbec and Petit Verdot from a single dry-grown vineyard. Lovely cassis on the nose, with a herbal gum note, moss, cooling wet stone and pretty violets. Slate and polished aniseed notes create beautiful aromatic complexity. Juicy and perfectly weighted acidity with plush tannins and vibrant, layered fruit. Savoury spice with a succulent, moreish character that saturates the palate. So long on the finish, with great length and persistence. An excellent expression of Wilyabrup terroir with harmonious integration of all elements. Drink 2025-2038.
95 points
Decanter
The 2022 Parterre Cabernet Sauvignon is super bright and seductive, with raspberry pip, hints of coffee grounds and aniseed, star anise and freshly turned earth and brine. It's a lovely wine, showing the pedigree of the season. The tannins are powdery and chewy and gorgeous. Really pleasurable. Sealed under screw cap. Drink 2024-2042.
95 points
Erin Larkin – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate
This is the most stylish expression of cabernet, which has about 5% malbec, 5% petit verdot, 3% cab franc, and 2% merlot. So it's a classic Bordeaux blend, and shows elements of that sinewy, minerally tannin profile that you might expect. Nice dark fruits on the nose with a lift of bay leaf and a distinct oyster shell character. The palate has good medium-bodied flesh supported by those fine sinewy tannins and integrated oak. It's a classically defined cabernet.
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2013 Edradour 12 Year Old Air Ambulance Charity Bottling Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Highlands, SCOTLAND$119. 99Bottle$1439.88 DozenABV: 46%A whisky created in honour and support of the Scottish Charity Air Ambulance Service (SCAA). Edradour's ongoing partnership with the SCAA supports its mission to provide life-saving emergency care to Scotland's rural population as quickly as possible; a portion of the proceeds goes towards these charitable initiatives. The style is reported to be full-bodied, oily and robust with honey and dried fruit combining with spicy oak, cocoa and a subtle nuttiness; notes of praline and fine hints of leather round off the profile. Matured in Sherry Butts, like most Edradours it comes bottled without chill filtration. 3216 bottles produced. Very limited stocks.
- Red Mill Original Rum (700ml)Sydney, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA$109. 99Bottle$1319.88 DozenABV: 45%
First bottled in 1933, Red Mill Rum is now entirely new again thanks to the founder’s great-grandson. The brand was trademarked by George "Bunny" Fesq and originally sourced casked rums from the CSR refinery and distillery in Pyrmont. David Fesq's contemporary expressions started offsite using borrowed equipment. Considered a great success, these were barreled in the Spring of 2021. Fesq now produces rums in Sydney. Red Mill has a special approach to elevage: Alongside a traditional bourbon barrel program are more exotic casks that previously held some of the world’s great wines and spirits, including Sauternes, Cognac, various Whiskies, Madeira, Sherries, plus dry red & white wines. There are barrels ranging from 125L to 1600L in size, their contents blended into regular bottlings and rare special expressions. The distillery's primary ingredient, molasses, is sourced from the Harwood Mill in the Northern Rivers of NSW, with the rums distilled in both pot & column stills.
Red Mill's 'Original' is an ode to the history of both Red Mill and Sydney Harbour as a rum capital. Though not intended as a replica, Fesq has used the historic original as a reference point. His version has the stronger, punchier flavours of white oak cask rums, but with the refinement and elegance of all of the Red Mill spirits. The rum is batch blended from 75% ex-Bourbon and 25% ex-Scotch Whisky barrels (American oak), before resting for three months in a 1000L French oak foudre. The resulting rum remains on the savoury-dry side, so it’s a bit more elegant than most. The presentation is a modern interpretation of the bottles that existed in the 1960s, replete with a retro gold square label. 45% Alc./Vol.
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2025 Coriole NeroMcLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$27. 99Bottle$335.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)ABV: 14.3%Closure: StelvinA juicy, intensely flavoured Nero d’Avola.
Very deep dark red black tinged colour with a vibrant red purple hue. Fragrant dark cherry, liquorice and earthy incense aromas blossom out of the glass trailed by some Mediterranean herb and spice notes. The mid weighted palate is awash with juicy dark cherry, red liquorice and red plum fruits which overlay an inky earth, incense, Mediterranean herb and spice infused back drop. Inky feel with plenty of energy, slightly chewy tannins and a long, bright yet succulent conclusion.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 14.3%
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Made with 15% whole bunch; neutral oak for six months. A warm year, yet a frisky release, with a wild-fruited energy. Sour black cherry, damson plum, tart raspberry, a layering of ground white pepper, dried thyme and bay laurel. It starts to lean into sarsaparilla/chinotto, still taut and coiled, but with bitter alpine herbs, bushland scents and a savoury cola note. The fragrance unlocks with air, but this needs a little time in bottle to swell the palate. The quality is there, though. Drink by 2031.
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2018 Taittinger Vintage ChampagneChampagne, FRANCE$185. 00Bottle$2220.00 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2026-2034)ABV: 12.5%Closure: Diam CorkRefined, stylish and sophisticated Champagne.
The Taittinger Vintage Brut is produced exclusively from first press wines, blended from 50% Chardonnay and 50% Pinot Noir. Grands Cru vineyards make up a significant proportion of the blend at 70%, while the other selected villages are all classified as Premiers Crus. Aged on lees for over 5 years.
Pours with a satiny mousse that slowly fades into a pale straw to pale gold coloured base which is threaded by a very fine and extremely persistent bead. Elevated pear and citrus aromas are accompanied by yeast lees, faint quince, chalk and delicate cashew notes. Refined, stylish and sophisticated, the airy palate is detailed with pear, baked bread, yeast lees and subtle oily cashew flavours. Some citrus and delicate brioche characters linger across the back half. Pillowy textural feel with crisp, chalk tinged acidity and a long, gorgeously finessed finish.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 12.5%
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A layered and lively wine with aromas of strawberries and hints of currant bush, lemons, earth, chalk and white pepper. Medium-bodied with structure and freshness. Lively and energetic. Half chardonnnay and half pinot noir. Disgorged February 2025. 9 g/L dosage. Released March 2026. Drink or hold.
94 points
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