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2021 Nicks Secret BFD Barossa Cabernet SauvignonBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIAReduced from $79.99$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 15%Closure: CorkFrom the same producer as the 2022 Nicks Secret BFD Reserve Barossa Shiraz comes this terrific Barossa Cabernet that’s presented in a formidably sized Napa Valley styled bottle.
A bold, powerful expression of Barossa Cabernet layered with deeply concentrated dark to black fruits.
Impenetrable inky black heart with an equally deep dark red black hue. Soaring out of the glass are ripe blackcurrant, dark plum, liquorice and choc mint scents which are complimented by some spicy vanillin cedar, subtle tobacco and earthy mocha notes. Rich, dense and powerful, lavish blackcurrant, dark plum and choc mint flavours are layered across the full bodied palate. Vanillin cedar, earthy mocha, liquorice and spicy tobacco characters lend further nuance. Boasting magnificent concentration and depth, it has ripe, slightly chewy tannins and a long opulent finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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Cabernet sauvignon from the deep clay over limestone of the **** vineyard, matured in French oak for 30 months. Deep crimson with rich aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, cassis and black cherry, hints of star anise, bay leaf, clove, pastis, crushed herbs, cedar, tobacco, pan juices, a touch of leather, black olive, briar and earth. Full bodied and graceful in its travel, with a core of rich black fruits, superfine, powdery tannin and a blackcurrant pastille edge to the acidity. Cellaring upside here, for sure. Drink by 2046.
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Dave Brookes - James Halliday’s Australian Wine CompanionStands to reason that a vintage like 2021 should be ideally suited to Barossa Cabernet, a variety that continually shows how well it can perform in good years. This one is such a powerhouse, loaded with opulent fruit, and yet it delivers with poise and that Cabernet structure that you’re looking for. Aromas of blackberry and dark ripe plum, with a little spice and roasted character evident. It’s rich and opulent, but with a velvety mouthfeel. Lots to like here. Drink 2025-2040.
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Ray Jordan – WinePilot.comA magnificent rendition of the variety with aromas of blackcurrant, tobacco, cured meat, and cedar on the nose. The palate displays excellent concentration and persistence, wonderfully complemented by a fleshy texture and beautifully infused, chalky tannins. It finishes with a great line and length. At its best: now to 2038.
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2023 Yalumba The Signature Cabernet Sauvignon ShirazBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIAReduced from $69.99$59. 99Bottle$719.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2026-2034)ABV: 14.5%Closure: CorkA richer, more opulent rendition of Yalumba’s Signature that has a long and quite sumptuous conclusion.
A classic blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz first produced in 1962, Yalumba’s Signature pays homage each vintage to an individual who has made a significant contribution to the culture and traditions of Yalumba. The 2023 vintage’s signatory is Yalumba’s trade marketing manager, Peter Sawrey who has been responsible for writing the last 32 Signature back labels. This year’s release marks the 52nd vintage of Yalumba The Signature.
From vines with an average age of 23 years the 2023 Signature is a blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon and 45% Shiraz with maturation taking place in a combination of French barriques and Hungarian hogsheads (22% of which was new oak) for a period of 19 months. Impenetrable inky black heart with a near equally deep dark red black hue. A mix of blackcurrant, blackberry and liquorice aromas engulf the nostrils. Vanillin cedar, tobacco, hints of dark chocolate and bay leaf follow on. Rich, opulent and full bodied, the seductive palate is flooded with blackcurrant, liquorice, dark plum and lush blackberry fruits. Spicy vanillin cedar, subtle earthy tobacco and bay leaf accents linger across the back half. Velvety yet underlyingly sturdy tannin structure. Deep and powerful it has a long and quite sumptuous conclusion.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
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Yalumba's iconic blend sees 55/45% cabernet sauvignon/shiraz with the '23 release. Again, the release impresses with its fruit purity, elegance and cellaring potential. Deep blackberry, satsuma plum and black cherry fruit with underlying layers of brown spice, cedar, tobacco, pencil case, roast meats, dried herbs and black olive tapenade. Beautifully composed on the palate with a firm yet kinetic, fine-grained tannin structure, lacy acidity and a finish that sails on gracefully for ages. A cracking release. Drink by 2055.
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Dave Brookes - James Halliday’s Australian Wine CompanionWe might be yet to learn who is to be honoured with the 2023 Signature, but whomsoever it is should be well pleased. This is a cracking release, one of their best. An opaque centre with a dark maroon rim, there is still vanillin oak evident on the nose, but it is integrating well. The aromas include notes of dried herbs, black fruits, graphite, licorice, mocha, chocolate, plums and cassis. This is balanced, youthful, offering real persistence and coiled power. The palate sees the move to gorgeous chocolate notes. A wine with serious length, there is much to love here.
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2024 Running with Bulls TempranilloBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$22. 99Bottle$275.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2026-2030)ABV: 14%Closure: StelvinRich, fleshy black fruits with ripe chewy tannins and a juicy finish.
Deep black dark red colour with a dark red black tinged hue. Expressive black cherry and liquorice aromas mix with some dark raspberry, scorched earth and spicy dried herb notes. Rich black raspberry, liquorice and black cherry fruits are layered across the palate with ample flesh. Vanillin spice, subtle scorched earth and dried herb elements linger in the background. Ripe chewy tannins with a juicy finish.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
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Gabriel Boudier Suro Elderflower Liqueur (700ml)Burgundy, FRANCE$64. 99Bottle$779.88 DozenABV: 20%With packaging inspired by the Parisian Art Deco movement, Gabriel Boudier have launched a new brand to tap into demand for premium low-alcohol specialties. 'Sureau' is elderflower in French. Its floral and often fruity flavour seems to be a love-it-or-hate-it affair. If you're one of the lovers, this is reported to be a new high point for the category, with nearly a thousand wild blossoms going into the making of every bottle. Elderflowers are hand-harvested at the peak of spring-time bloom and gently macerated for five weeks to coax out their delicate aromatics. They're then blended with a lemongrass and blackcurrant bud distillate before the whole is carefully balanced with beet sugar to reveal the finest possible expression of the flower. The resulting liqueur opens with fresh white blossoms, pear and grapefruit zest, then unfolds into a soft floral palate with hints of lemongrass and honeysuckle. Bright and elegant, but ever syrupy! Recommended in a Spritz, in cocktails or over ice. 20% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... This pale gold liqueur has a scent that suggests juicy fresh-cut pear. The well-balanced palate is sweet, not too viscous, and gently fruity, with a mild white-floral exhale. Mix into Hugo Spritzes, lighten with bubbles, or sip with dessert. 97 points - wineenthusiast.com
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2022 Esilio Time Out of Mind MerlotMount Lofty Ranges, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$19. 99Bottle$239.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2026-2029)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinA rich Merlot of admirable concentration and flesh with a firm, robust finish.
Midnight black heart with a dark red hue. Elevated blackcurrant aromas intermingle with mulberry, plum, tobacco, earthy black olive and spicy dried herb notes. Rich blackcurrant, liquorice and ripe mulberry fruits are layered across the palate with admirable concentration and flesh. Vanillin cedar, tobacco, earth and spicy dried herb characters lie underneath. A dry, sturdy tannin structure lends firmness across the generous yet robust finish.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
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2023 Forest Hill Vineyard Block 9 ShirazMount Barker, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA$64. 99Bottle$779.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2026-2034)ABV: 14%Closure: StelvinBright and inky yet juicy with ripe, chewy tannins and a long peppery finish.
From vines planted in 1985. Magnificent dense inky black colour with a near equally deep dark purple black hue. Pronounced blackberry, liquorice and dark plum aromas flood the nostrils followed by some smoky vanillin cedar, scorched earth and peppered meat notes. Rich blackberry, liquorice and dark plum fruits carry a youthfully inky yet juicy feel across the medium to full bodied palate. Notions of spicy vanillin cedar, scorched earth and peppered meats lurk underneath. Showing ample freshness it has ripe chewy tannins and a long peppery finish.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
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Multiple picks from the single site lend complexity to the wine. Medium weight, silky textured and highly perfumed red wine with a pleasing, savoury bent. Red cherry, a touch of cola, some green olive, game meat, dusty spices, mint and pepper. Lithe and fresh feeling with a light dusting of grippy tannin that falls in a web over the wine. A sense of elegance, and a distinct 'syrah-like' sensibility to this wine. It's not trying too hard, but effortlessly makes the (high) grade. Drink by 2035.
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Mike Bennie - James Halliday’s Australian Wine CompanionIntensely pigmented – magenta almost. This is young, but so expressive. A core of black fruit, brambles and wild blueberry spice is layered with baked salt, milk chocolate toast, charcoal and plenty of savoury, terracotta dust. A wild, iodine, ferrous note compels. The palate is vivid, with a mouth-filling energy that draws a long line of fruit, hung taut with fine, lacy, yet firm acidity. This is so vibrant and concentrated that it’s like a new palette of gouache paints, vivid and pure and filled with excitement for what is to come from it. Whole bunch spice squeezes the palate, and the almost chalky tannins are structural without bulk. This feels like an expression of the vineyard, there is no oak or overworked winemaking to get in the way of the expression. A wonderful union of people and place. Drink 2025-2039.
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2021 Tor Del Colle Sangiovese RiservaEmilia-Romagna, ITALY$34. 99Bottle$419.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2026-2029)ABV: 13%Closure: Diam CorkA plush medium bodied Sangiovese with prominent vanillin oak and a ripe, fleshy conclusion.
Aged for at least 24 months in oak barrels. Very deep dark red black heart with a dark red hue. Ripe blackcurrant and liquorice aromas waft through the nostrils trailed by vanillin oak, dark chocolate, earth and spice notes. Plush blackcurrant, liquorice and prominent vanillin oak flavours are layered across the medium bodied palate. Earthy dark chocolate and spice characters linger across the back half. Sturdy yet velvet like tannins with a ripe, fleshy mid length conclusion.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
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2025 The Willows Vineyard RieslingBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$19. 99Bottle$239.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 11%Closure: StelvinA tense, steely Barossa Riesling.
Brilliant very pale straw colour with green tinted edges and a watery hue. Aromas of lime juice and green apple skin rise out of the glass followed by some lemon and steely mineral notes. Crunchy lime, Granny Smith apple and lemon fruits are underscored by zippy acidity. Steely mineral elements line the back half. Finishes tense and crisp.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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2021 Coli Chianti Classico RiservaTuscany, ITALY$39. 99Bottle$479.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinA rustic, mid weighted Chianti with chewy tannins and tertiary flavours beginning to move in.
Very deep dark red black colour with a dark red hue. Aromas of blackcurrant, earth and leather mix with some old cedar and spicy dried herb notes. The rustic, mid weighted palate sees fleshy red to black currant and liquorice fruits to the fore with tertiary elements of earth, leather and spicy dried herbs then moving in. Chewy tannins with some mild grip imparted across the mid length conclusion.
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2023 Elm Bomba RossoHeathcote, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$23. 99Bottle$287.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)ABV: 14%Closure: StelvinGenerous morello and dark cherry fruits with slightly chewy tannins and a rustic feel to the ripe, savoury finish.
Elm is the project of Mario Marson’s daughter Madeleine. The Rosso is a blend of Shiraz, Nebbiolo and Sangiovese. Deep dark red core with black toned edges and a dark red hue. Nosing reveals aromas of morello and dark cherry, earthy dried herb, liquorice and new leather notes. Generous morello and dark cherry fruits combine with some liquorice to provide ample flesh across the mid weighted palate. Earth, dried herb and spicy leather elements lie underneath. Slightly chewy tannins with a rustic feel to the ripe, savoury finish.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
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High-toned, with bright red-fruited notes of sour cherries, blackcurrants, crushed stones, pomegranate, raspberries and rose hips. The palate is bright and crunchy, with a fine line of acidity, an earthy undertone and a slight phenolic edge. A blend of mainly nebbiolo with touches of shiraz and sangiovese. A perfect pizza wine. Nebbiolo with shiraz and sangiovese. Drink now. Screw cap.
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JamesSuckling.com - Gabriel Boudier Liqueur de Nori Seaweed Liqueur (700ml)Burgundy, FRANCE$61. 99Bottle$743.88 DozenABV: 22%
Boudier's Nori liqueur was the winning entry created by Matthew Cusworth from Hoot the Redeemer in Edinburgh during the Wizard Competition 2020/2021. The bartender competition challenges participants to create the best and most original liqueurs of the year. Production employs nori and dulse seaweed, dried for flavour preservation, macerated, filtered to remove residues, then finally rounded off by a very small addition of sugar to balance the flavours. The unique taste experience adds a saline and umami note to drinks. It can also be used in cooking to bring a marine touch to certain dishes (such as marinades, sauces or desserts). 22% Alc./Vol.
- Gabriel Boudier Liqueur de Fleur de Sureau (Elderflower) Liqueur (700ml)Burgundy, FRANCE$54. 99Bottle$659.88 DozenABV: 18%
Considered one of the most floral references in the Gabriel Boudier range, this pale yellow liqueur is obtained from the maceration of elderflowers, an aromatic plant is found in Europe, Asia, and North Africa. The elderflower note meets mixologist's expectations, starting with a very pronounced attack where the floral note explodes, also evoking peach, apricot and grape, followed by hints of honey and tea. A "must-have" for aperitifs, cocktails based on sparkling wine, white wine, rosé, gin, and vodka, or as a digestif during your festive moments. Perfect for gourmet pastry recipes, it will perfume your desserts adding a refreshing touch of Spring. 18% Alc./Vol.
- Gabriel Boudier Curcuma (Turmeric) Liqueur (500ml)Burgundy, FRANCE$52. 99Bottle$635.88 DozenABV: 25%
Crafted by English Bartender, Xavier Driver, this limited edition is made by macerating fresh turmeric root, offering a golden hue and warm, peppery, earthy flavour, making it a popular choice for elevating cocktails like Margaritas or Sours. Alternatively, for a low alcohol treat, combine it with ginger ale and garnish with a slice of fresh ginger or turmeric. 25% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... the label promises turmeric and the flavour certainly delivers with powerful turmeric spice. 4.5 stars - diffordsguide.com
- Gabriel Boudier Matcha Tea Liqueur (700ml)Burgundy, FRANCE$64. 99Bottle$779.88 DozenABV: 20%
Made from a delicate infusion of matcha powder in a hydroalcoholic base. The process extracts the aromatic richness of the tea while preserving its natural freshness. The resulting liqueur is both intense and delicate, capturing the vegetal purity of matcha with a subtle touch of umami. It pairs especially well with gin or white rum, and also enhances pastry creations where it bestows an original twist. 20% Alc./Vol.
- Gabriel Boudier Creme de Melon Vert (Green Melon) Liqueur (700ml)Burgundy, FRANCE$56. 99Bottle$683.88 DozenABV: 20%
Made from melons from Honduras and China, this sweet, fruity liqueur will make a standout ingredient for eye-catching cocktails and playful, fruit-forward serves. 20% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... Balanced and authentic tasting palate, delicate melon notes with light acidity. Lingering melon finish with a touch of dried melon skin and acidity. 4.5 stars - diffordsguide.com
- Gabriel Boudier Cherry Brandy Liqueur (500ml)Burgundy, FRANCE$53. 99Bottle$647.88 DozenABV: 24%
Using various cherry varieties, Gabriel Boudier perform a highly concentrated maceration of the whole fruit, including the stones, then add wine eau-de-vie and sugar, paying special attention to mastering the dosage. Finely sweetened with an almond note, this everyday indulgence is recommended neat over crushed ice, in cocktails, as an aperitif, or even in desserts (as a sauce over fromage blanc). 24% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... Bursting with ripe juicy cherries, rich and concentrated without being syrupy. Brandy spirit notes and tartness offsets and balanced. 5+ stars - diffordsguide.com
- Gabriel Boudier Liqueur de Mangue (Mango) Liqueur (700ml)Burgundy, FRANCE$55. 99Bottle$671.88 DozenABV: 20%
As one of the most consumed fruits in the world, it's no wonder there have been more than a few liqueurs produced in its honour. Deliciously juicy, with tender flesh and a delicate fragrance, Gabriel Boudier's expression is crafted from mangoes macerated in alcohol with a precise addition of sugar. Perfect for all your exotic cocktails, it will charm you with its unique, indulgent taste and the distinctive flavour it brings to any drink. 20% Alc./Vol.
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2025 Clos l'Eglise Pre-Arrival OfferPomerol, Bordeaux, FRANCE$140. 00Bottle$1680.00 DozenClosure: CorkOther Reviews...
The 2025 Clos l'Église was picked 8 to 19 September at around 19 hl/ha, aged in vat and in barrels. This is intense on the nose with black berries, touches of licorice and cassis, cohering nicely in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly chalky tannins on the entry that lend tension. Very good weight and density in this Pomerol, structured with gentle grip, fine minéralité towards the finish that lingers in the mouth. This will require four or five years in bottle, but there is a lot of potential here. Drink 2032-2052.
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Neal Martin - VinousThe 2025 Clos L'Eglise is a potent, brooding Pomerol. Broad swaths of tannin enshroud a core of intense dark fruit, leather, chocolate, licorice and espresso. Yields were just 19 hectoliters per hectare. That concentration of fruit and tannin lends the 2025 tremendous textural intensity, but also makes the tannins a bit tough. Élevage will be essential here. Drink 2033-2045.
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Antonio Galloni - VinousDeep purple-hued, the 2025 Clos L'Eglise is a beast of a Pomerol with a powerful nose of ripe black fruits, liquid violets, gravelly earth, and chocolate. On the palate, it brings remarkable power, full-bodied richness, ripe, building, nicely integrated tannins, a dense, stacked mid-palate, and a great finish. It's a bomb of a Pomerol that's going to need some time.
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Jeb DunnuckDeeply colored, with chocolate-covered plums, flowers, forest floor, leafy greenery, and spice box aromatics that are quite expressive in the aromatic profile. The palate is even better, with a vivid display of ripe, sweet, juicy dark fruits. Elegant, concentrated, silky, and deep, the wine has ample lift, so you taste and feel the freshness and purity in the fruit. The extensive finish displays chocolaty plums, licorice, and spice from beginning to end. The blend is 70% Merlot with 30% Cabernet Franc, 14.5% ABV, 3.6 pH. Yields were low at 19 hectoliters per hectare. Harvesting took place September 8 - September 18. Drink from 2030-2060.
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Jeff Leve - The Wine Cellar InsiderConditions of Pre Arrival Offer:
There is no minimum order unless stated.
All wines are 750ml unless indicated otherwise.
Payment is due at the time of ordering to secure stocks.
The wines are being collected and shipped in refrigerated containers and are due to arrive in late 2028.
Nicks Wine Merchants reserve the right to pass on any changes in Government duties and taxes and delivery charges from the date of order to the date of final delivery of the wine.
Errors and omissions excepted.
Delivery charges may apply - these can be determined by visiting the Freight Rates page.
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2025 Chateau Cantemerle Pre-Arrival OfferHaut Medoc, Bordeaux, FRANCE$61. 99Bottle$743.88 DozenClosure: CorkOther Reviews...
The 2025 Cantemerle has a pretty nose with violet and iris flower-infused black fruit, very well defined, the oak very well integrated. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins, very well balanced, impressive weight and cohesive, with more precision on the finish than I have noticed on previous vintages of Cantemerle. I appreciate the sapidity here, a moreish Haut-Médoc in the making, and I look forward to revisiting this in bottle. Drink 2031-2050.
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Neal Martin - VinousThis shows an attractive nose of flowers and subtle spices from the oak. It has good concentration and a balanced palate, with a clear, expressive fruit profile.
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Jacobo García Andrade - JamesSuckling.comQuite a fragrant, aromatic nose, full of intense violets and irises. The Petit Verdot and the Cabernet Sauvignon really stand out in terms of aromatics. Vivid purple in the glass. Sleek and so svelte, this has such a silky, almost creamy texture, tannins are gorgeous and this has such a juicy, lively core. Nothing out of place here. Super accessible and one of the best primeurs samples for consistency tasted three times. Ends salty with a stony grip. Completed new cellar in July 2024 with 114 vats. The team used a thermal camera for plot-by-plot harvest in 2025. New label as this vintage. 4% Petit Verdot completes the blend. 3.6pH. A yield of 30hl/ha. 60% grand vin production. Ageing 12 months in barrel, 35% new wood. Drink 2033-2044.
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Georgina Hindle - DecanterTobacco, cedar, smoke, spice, cherries, and espresso form the core of the wine in the perfume, and on the medium-bodied, vibrant, soft, elegant, fresh, and fruity palate. Drink from 2029-2055.
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Jeff Leve - The Wine Cellar InsiderConditions of Pre Arrival Offer:
There is no minimum order unless stated.
All wines are 750ml unless indicated otherwise.
Payment is due at the time of ordering to secure stocks.
The wines are being collected and shipped in refrigerated containers and are due to arrive in late 2028.
Nicks Wine Merchants reserve the right to pass on any changes in Government duties and taxes and delivery charges from the date of order to the date of final delivery of the wine.
Errors and omissions excepted.
Delivery charges may apply - these can be determined by visiting the Freight Rates page.
- Gabriel Boudier White Creme de Cacao Liqueur (700ml)Burgundy, FRANCE$53. 99Bottle$647.88 DozenABV: 15%
Created at the request of mixologists looking for a visually neutral cocoa liqueur, White Crème de Cacao is obtained through the pure distillation of roasted cocoa beans sourced from West Africa. Unlike the 25% version made by infusion, this process gives the liqueur its crystal-clear appearance while perfectly capturing the essence of dark chocolate. The result is a refined, slightly bitter, and elegant liqueur, ideal for cocktails where clarity is essential. Natural vanilla and caramel notes complete the aromatic balance, while the sugar, added cold, helps preserve freshness and provide a silky texture. 15% Alc./Vol.
- Gabriel Boudier Brown Creme de Cacao Liqueur (700ml)Burgundy, FRANCE$63. 99Bottle$767.88 DozenABV: 25%
Significantly higher in alcohol than its clear (or 'Blanc') sister, Boudier's Brown Creme de Cacao is a richer elixir, crafted from cocoa beans primarily sourced from West Africa. It's prepared by infusing the roasted beans without incorporating the fatty part of cocoa butter, aiming instead for a toasted and bitter note simultaneously. This cocoa infusion is complemented by vanilla, caramel and sugar. Its dark chocolate keynote makes it a versatile bar standard that goes beyond cocktail classics like the Brandy Alexander or the Grasshopper. Culinary uses include drizzling over ice cream, in pastries or brownies, in chocolate mousses or as a coulis on a salad of red fruits. The list goes on! 25% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... 4.5 stars - diffordsguide.com
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2025 Hamelin Bay Semillon Sauvignon BlancMargaret River, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA$27. 99Bottle$335.88 DozenMinimum 6 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinAn intensely flavoured Semillon Sauvignon Blanc with a long, dry refreshing finish.
Brilliant water like colour with green tinted edges. Herbaceous grassy aromas intermix with some gooseberry, lime and asparagus notes. Intensely flavoured palate with gooseberry and passionfruit combining with some lime, herbaceous grassy elements and a delicate minerality. Crisp acidity with a long, dry refreshing finish.
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2025 Buller Wines The Nook Pinot NoirKing Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$23. 99Bottle$287.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinA rich, fleshy Pinot with ripe, faintly chewy tannins and a generous mid length finish.
Dark red core with black shaded edges and a dark red hue. Spicy dark cherry and anise aromas intermix with vanillin earth and subtle dark chocolate notes. Rich, fleshy dark cherry and chocolate bullet flavours overlay a vanillin cedar and spicy earth back drop. Ripe, faintly chewy tannins with a generous mid length finish.
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2018 De Bortoli Melba Reserve Cabernet SauvignonYarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$44. 99Bottle$539.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 13.5%Closure: Diam CorkA generous dark fruited Yarra Valley Cabernet.
The De Bortoli ‘Melba Vineyard’ at Dixons Creek has a rich history of exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon dating back to the 1970’s. The 'Melba' brand pays tribute to renowned operatic soprano diva, Dame Nellie.
Deep black dark red core with a dark red hue. Elevated aromas of blackcurrant, liquorice and mulberry are interwoven with dusty vanillin cedar, tobacco, leather and subtle earthy dark chocolate notes. Flooding the mouth are rich blackcurrant, liquorice and dark chocolate fruits with notions of vanillin cedar, earth, subtle leather and spice unfolding across the back half. Grainy, slightly dusty tannins with a long well fleshed and generous dark fruited finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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Made only in the best vintages, hand-picked fruit from old vines, destemmed. Fermented on skins for 20 days in 5t vats then gently pressed to a new and used French oak hogshead for 18 months with regular racking. The end result is a beautifully crafted and composed wine. All the beauty of cabernet within, alongside superfine tannins. Elegance with latent power. Drink by 2038.
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Jane Faulkner - James Halliday’s Australian Wine CompanionThe nose is lifted and focused with pure fruit notes of blackcurrants, cedar, dried rose petals and cigar box. The medium- to full-bodied palate has finely integrated tannins and bright acidity, showing elements of mulberry bush, tobacco leaves and herbes de Provence. Very balanced and giving with a drying finish. Drinkable now but best from 2028.
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2024 Routas RoseProvence, FRANCE$36. 99Bottle$443.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2026-2027)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinA delicious Provence Rose that’s beautifully round and supple in its flow.
Made from a blend of 50% Cinsault, 30% Grenache and 20% Syrah. Salmon pink tinged colour. Delightful scents of peach, raspberry and pomegranate are trailed by whiffs of musk and wet stone. Beautifully round and supple in its flow, the delicious palate is decorated with fleshy peach, raspberry and strawberry fruits. Excellent concentration with subtle pomegranate, musk and stony mineral elements the undercard. Finishes fresh, silky and long.
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2024 Urmeneta Reserva ChardonnayCHILE$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2026-2029)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinA rich, creamy textured Chardonnay.
Brilliant pale straw to straw colour with a watery hue. Elevated ripe peach and honeycomb aromas drift through the nostrils with some crème brulee, nougat and spice notes also evident. Rich creamy textured flavours of fleshy ripe peach, crème brulee and nougat mix with some honeycomb and spice. Nicely integrated acidity lends freshness to the otherwise shapely finish.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
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2025 Pooley Pinot NoirTasmania, AUSTRALIA$54. 99Bottle$659.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2026-2034)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinLight, supple and delightfully fresh with moreish red fruits powering across the palate.
Sourced from Pooley’s Cooinda Vale Vineyard and select growers in the Coal River and Tamar Valleys with maturation taking place in a mix of French oak barriques and puncheons for a period of 10 months.
Semi translucent red to dark colour with black toned edges and a light vibrant red hue. Showing wonderful fragrance out of the glass are perfumed like scents of violet, red cherry, strawberry, red plum and anise. Notions of fresh herbs, gentle forest floor and spicy cedar are also apparent. Light and supplely textured, moreish red cherry, red plum, strawberry and red liquorice fruits power across the palate. Infusions of fresh herbs, forest floor and subtle spicy cedar lend further sophistication across the back half. Delightfully fresh, it has polished tannins and a long juicy finish.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
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2025 Brave Souls The Able Seamen GrenacheBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$23. 99Bottle$287.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2026-2030)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinAn explosive, super Succulent Grenache that carries a silky feel.
Dark red core with black shaded edges and a vibrant red purple hue. Fragrant dark raspberry, plum and liquorice scents evolve out of the glass trailed by subtle dried herb, scorched earth and vanillin spice notes. Rich, juicy dark raspberry, ripe plum and liquorice fruits explode across the palate with notions of vanillin spice, subtle earth and peppered herbs sitting in the background. Silky smooth, it possesses cashmere like tannins and a long super succulent finish.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 14.5% - Gabriel Boudier Liqueur de Litchi (Lychee) Liqueur (700ml)Burgundy, FRANCE$56. 99Bottle$683.88 DozenABV: 20%
Perfectly balanced between ripe fruit and delicate rose-like aromatics, this liqueur will add an exotic touch to recipes like spritzes, sours, Lychee Martinis and a "Litchirito" (lychee mojito). 20% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... Tart, slight citric acidity, sweet and sour fresh lychee with berry flavours. Lychee fruit and lingering acidity. 4 stars - diffordsguide.com
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2017 Catlin Glenco Single Vineyard ShirazAdelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)ABV: 14%Closure: StelvinAmply fleshed with meaty tannins lending a chewy feel across the savoury finish.
Very dark red black colour with a very dark red brown tinged hue. Spicy stewed plum and liquorice aromas mix with hints of smoky earth, green bean, leather and black olive. Amply fleshed, the medium weight palate features red to dark plum and liquorice fruits which meld into an earthy leather, black olive, smoked meat and spicy pepper back drop. Meaty tannins lend a chewy feel across the savoury finish.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
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2021 De Bortoli Riorret The Abbey Pinot NoirYarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$37. 99Bottle$455.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 13.8%Closure: StelvinElegant, supple and long.
Semi translucent red to dark red colour with black toned edges and a light brick red tinged hue. Fragrant red to dark cherry, violet, strawberry and rhubarb scents are complimented by dried herb, earthy bramble and spice notes. Delicious red to dark cherry, strawberry and rhubarb fruits are cast across the palate with a silky flow. Subtle dried herb, bramble and spicy earth characters also chime in. Beautifully polished tannin structure concluding long, supple and elegant.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 13.8%Other Reviews……
From a De Bortoli-owned vineyard in Tarrawarra, predominantly Abel and Pommard clones. Matured in new and used 500L French puncheons. A medium crimson purple. Aromas of raspberries, red plums and sweet spices lead onto the palate, which is generous, plummy and very drinkable from the get-go. The tannins are very fine so while this is quite delicious now, there's more than enough stuffing for it to keep improving. Drink by 2027.
93 Points
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2021 Nekeas El Chaparral de Vega Sindoa Old Vines GarnachaNavarra, SPAIN$46. 99Bottle$563.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2026-2030)ABV: 14.5%Closure: CorkOpulently textured, power packed Garnacha.
From 70-115 year old vines. Deep dark red black heart with a dark red hue. Dark raspberry, liquorice and scorched earth aromas fill the nostrils followed by some black cherry and peppered dried herb notes. Medium to full in body, the palate in engulfed with rich succulent black raspberry, liquorice and black cherry fruits. Opulently textured and power packed, notions of scorched earth, dried herbs and blackpepper unfold across the back half. Velvety yet underlyingly sturdy tannins concluding long and sumptuous.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 14.5%Other Reviews…..
Lifted, peppery nose with red fruit. Strawberries, red cherries and plenty of white pepper and peppercorn funk. Juicy and pretty intense on the medium-bodied palate with tight, dusty tannins and a long, tangy finish. Quite elegant and spicy, although it can be mono-dimensional for some. Drink now.
92 Points
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2025 30 Mile Sauvignon BlancSouth Eastern Australia, AUSTRALIA$10. 99Bottle$131.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now (2026)ABV: 12%Closure: StelvinA crisp, zesty quaffing Sauvignon Blanc.
Brilliant very pale straw colour with greenish tinged edges and a watery hue. Passionfruit and green apple aromas intermix with some gooseberry and herbaceous grassy notes. Mouth watering passionfruit, green apple and gooseberry flavours overlay a subtle herbaceous grassy back drop. Crisp acidity with a dry zesty finish.
Drink now.
Alc. 12% -
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2024 Buller Wines Calliope ChardonnayKing Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2026-2030)ABV: 12%Closure: StelvinA mid weighted King Valley Chardonnay with fresh underlying acidity and a gently creamed finish.
Brilliant pale straw to straw colour with a green glow to the surrounds and a watery hue. Amplified aromas of peach, nectarine and subtle grapefruit are intermeshed with hints of biscuity oak, bees wax and gun flint. Rich peach, dried honey and nectarine flavours meld into a roasted almond, subtle crème brulee and spice back drop. Fresh underlying acidity with a gently creamed finish.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
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2022 Blue Poles AllouranMargaret River, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA$34. 99Bottle$419.88 DozenCellar: 6 - 8 Years (2032-2034)ABV: 13.9%Closure: StelvinAn elegant blend with a focused and compact finish.
A blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Midnight black heart with a deep dark red hue. Pronounced red currant and mulberry aromas are trailed by vanillin cedar, dusty earth, tobacco and spice notes. The elegant mid weighted palate features generous red currant and mulberry fruits framed by dusty tannins which provide a sturdy framework. Earth, spicy cedar and subtle tobacco elements sit in the background. Concludes with a focused and compact finish that should become more refined with time.
Cellar 6-8 years.
Alc. 13.9%Other Reviews…..
Blackberry, boysenberry, raspberry, cocoa powder, or maybe a mocha thing, black tobacco, a little mint, pencils and floral perfume. It’s medium-bodied, pulls quite savoury and earthy, black olive in the mix, kind of ferrous too, a firm chamois-like grip to tannin, a bit of cranberry crunch to acidity, a little saline nori thing adds an extra dimension, and the finish is long and firm. I like that it has fruit weight and yet it feels ‘mineral’ at the same time. This is an excellent release. Drink 2026-2036+
95 Points
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2025 Kate Hill RieslingTasmania, AUSTRALIA$34. 99Bottle$419.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 11.8%Closure: StelvinVery focused and precise with a long slatey finish that shows plenty of mineral zip.
Brilliant water like colour with green highlighted edges. Intense lime juice, pear and green apple scents are trailed by mandarin, wet slate and flinty mineral notes. Zesty lime, red apple, pear and mandarin fruits are underscored by racy acidity. Very focused and precise, steely mineral characters linger across the long slatey finish that shows plenty of mineral zip.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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2024 La Prova SangioveseAdelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)ABV: 13.9%Closure: StelvinA juicy red fruited Sangiovese with chalky tannins and fresh acidity.
Dark red in colour with black toned edges and a red hue. Lifted red currant and red liquorice aromas intermingle with earth, subtle spicy tobacco and dried herb notes. Juicy red to dark cherry and red currant fruits line the mid weighted palate with notions of red liquorice, spicy tobacco, earth and dried herbs forming the underbelly. Chalky tannins and fresh acidity with a subtle rustic feel across the spicy finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 13.9%Other Reviews……
This screams sangiovese, from its red-berried and woody spice perfume through to its sizzle of blood orange, medium-weight, and cherry, cola, cranberry and rosehip tea flavours. A good sense of cinnamon, clove spice and white pepper, too. A touch of dried Italian herbs. Tannins are quality, the wine compact and chewy in the best sense, and it finishes exceptionally long with sweet fruit and more spice. A touch of minerality and black tea in the mix, too. Jeez, this is good. Drink by 2032.
95 Points
Mike Bennie - James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion - Gabriel Boudier Creme de Pamplemousse (Grapefruit) Liqueur (700ml)Burgundy, FRANCE$55. 99Bottle$671.88 DozenABV: 20%
Achieving a balance between the discreet bitterness of grapefruit and the delicacy of a Gabriel Boudier cream, this liqueur delivers an intense aroma and a palate that's fruity and fresh, blending sweetness and bitterness. Try it as an aperitif over ice or add a dash to champagne, crémant or rosé wines for a refreshing Summer spritz. For fans of grapefruit rosé cocktails, this creme will be your star ingredient! 20% Alc./Vol.
- Gabriel Boudier Olive Gin (700ml)Burgundy, FRANCE$99. 99Bottle$1199.88 DozenABV: 40%
A Gabriel Boudier original, this olive Gin with its unique aromatic profile blends the flavour of black olives from Nyons and citrus notes with the slightly spicy flavour of juniper berries. Other botanicals include coriander, sweet orange peel, angelica and Iris. Intended as an aperitif or with mixed with a good tonic. 40% Alc./Vol.
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Gabriel Boudier Creme de Framboises (Raspberry) Liqueur (700ml)Burgundy, FRANCE$55. 99Bottle$671.88 DozenABV: 20%A ruby red raspberry liqueur that's feminine, velvety, and delicately tangy, offering a strong aromatic intensity and significant fruit concentration. Enhance your aperitifs, wines and champagnes with colourful flair. Perfect as a coulis as a beautiful topping for mousses and sorbets. 20% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... Made with “a harmonious blend of Scottish and Burgundy raspberries,” this liqueur sports a deep, vivid dark-cherry hue and a mouth-filling cherry-berry preserves flavor. However, the spirit finishes with a subdued, earthy note, and has a lighter feel than expected. 86 points - wineenthusiast.com
- Gabriel Boudier Liqueur de Kaffir Lime Leaf Liqueur (700ml)Burgundy, FRANCE$56. 99Bottle$683.88 DozenABV: 18%
Made by infusing Makrut lime leaves (also known as the 'kaffir lime'), this liqueur delivers a citrus-forward profile with a uniquely floral complexity. For mixologists and culinary adventurers, its refreshing tang and aromatic intensity lend themselves to various creative uses—from brightening classic cocktails to adding a twist to desserts and savoury dishes. 18% Alc./Vol.
- Gabriel Boudier Creme de Menthe Verte (Green Mint) Liqueur (700ml)Burgundy, FRANCE$56. 99Bottle$683.88 DozenABV: 21%
Like the Crème de Cassis liqueurs from the same region, Green mint liqueurs have a range of subtle differences, depending on the producer. Their one obvious and consistent characteristic is that they're wonderfully refreshing. Leaves are macerated and then distilled to extract all the herbal aromatics and essential oils before a specific sugar dosage is 'cold dissolved' into the infusion. The result is a liqueur that captures the freshness of mint with a little pepper warmth. Enjoy it neat as a long drink with ice or mixed in cocktails. 21% Alc./Vol.
- Gabriel Boudier Creme de Myrtille (Blueberry) Liqueur (700ml)Burgundy, FRANCE$55. 99Bottle$671.88 DozenABV: 20%
Blueberry liqueurs are perfect for adding a twist to classic cocktails or enhancing digestifs. They pair beautifully with gin, vodka or cognac, and can also be used in the kitchen to flavour desserts or fruit-based sauces. Crafted from carefully selected blueberries and raspberries, macerated and blended with water and sugar, here, the primary note of blueberry is enhanced by red berry notes and a touch of tangy raspberry while the creamy texture elevates the experience. 20% Alc.Vol.
- Gabriel Boudier Chipotle Liqueur (700ml)Burgundy, FRANCE$53. 99Bottle$647.88 DozenABV: 15%
Botanically considered a fruit (or berry) the Chipolte is a ripe, smoke-dried jalapeño pepper. Boudier's liqueur blends its heat with added complexity from separate infusions of raisins, nutmeg and ginger. Pepper alcoholates, including grey pepper and Kampot pepper are also included for extra aromatic depth and a spicy kick. Pairs beautifully with smoky cocktails, tequila or mezcal-based creations, and can also enhance culinary sauces with a subtly spicy touch. 15% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... Perhaps not as fruity as it is spicy, but this Chiptole liqueur gives much more than just one dimensional peppery heat... 4.5 Stars - diffordsguide.com
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2025 Craigie Knowe Estate RieslingTasmania, AUSTRALIA$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2026-2034)ABV: 13.1%Closure: StelvinA super scrumptious Tassie Riesling that shows superb concentration, drive and textural volume.
Located on the Freycinet coast of Tasmania, Craigie Knowe Vineyard was first planted in 1979 by then Hobart dentist John Austwick. Brilliant very pale straw almost water like core with highlights of green around the edges. Intense lime, citrus and mandarin scents jump out of the glass trailed by some green to red apple and flinty mineral notes. Mouth watering lime, citrus and mandarin fruits completely engulf the palate showing superb concentration, drive and textural volume. Crunchy green to red apple and flinty mineral elements are echoed across the back half. Crisp acidity with a long, super scrumptious finish.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
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Gabriel Boudier Creme de Fraises de Bois (Strawberry) Liqueur (700ml)Burgundy, FRANCE$56. 99Bottle$683.88 DozenABV: 20%Derived from the maceration of wild and farmed strawberries, to which a blackcurrant infusion is added for colour and acidity, this liqueur pairs wonderfully with sparkling wines, dry white wines, sparkling water and cocktails but also has a place in desserts, as a topping or coulis over fromage blanc. 20% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... Heads up to bartenders fond of using jam in cocktails: here's a viable alternative. Made with wild strawberries and black currants, this spirit boasts a nice true-berry flavor that's earthy and complex, with a faint cinnamon note on the finish. Almost Port-like, this berry elixir would be outstanding paired with dark chocolate. 93 points - wineenthusiast.com
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2025 Mermerus Pinot NoirBellarine Peninsula, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$32. 99Bottle$395.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinEstablished in 1996 by Paul and Jennifer Champion the Mermerus Pinot Noir is produced from a single vineyard in the Geelong sub region of Bellarine Peninsula. The fruit was hand picked from low yielding vines (1.8 tonnes per acre), open fermented, basket pressed and matured in seasoned French oak barriques for 10 months.
Seductive, silky and powerful this is a superb expression of Geelong Pinot Noir that delivers terrific value.
Dark red core with black toned edges and a red to dark red hue. Soaring out of the glass are perfumed scents of violet, dark cherry, strawberry and anise followed by some fresh herb, forest floor and spicy cedar notes. Uber delicious, the palate is decorated with dark cherry, strawberry and anise flavours that carry a gorgeous supple feel. Unravelling across the back half are notions of dried herbs, brambly cedar, forest floor and spice. Boasting outstanding intensity, depth and power, silky smooth tannins extend across what is a very long and highly seductive finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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2024 Nicks Secret YP Single Vineyard Greenock ShirazBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIAReduced from $54.99$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 13.9%Closure: StelvinProduced by a husband and wife team whose wines have previously featured under our Nicks Secret guise, this Shiraz delivers on Barossa Valley’s hallmark power and richness yet is both complex and refined. Sourced from a single vineyard planted in 1988, located in the Greenock sub district, it’s matured for 19 months in a 3000L French oak vat.
Rich and gorgeously plush, this showcases classic Barossa power within a beautifully refined framework.
Dense pitch black heart with a dark red black tinged hue. Pronounced dark plum, liquorice and dark to black cherry aromas are complexed by notions of smoked meats, vanillin cedar, scorched earth and peppered dried herbs. Rich, plush and concentrated yet not overweight, the savoury palate is redolent in dark plum, liquorice and dark to black cherry fruits. Dried herb, vanillin cedar, subtle scorched earth and peppered fennel elements lend further interest. Powerful yet refined it has seamlessly integrated, silky smooth tannins and a long, highly finessed finish that carries a polished feel.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 13.9%Other Reviews….
Sourced from David Materne's vineyard in Greenock – 1.6ha planted in 1988 on sandy loam over rich clay. This is the 20th consecutive release from this vineyard, matured in large format French oak (17% new) for 22 months. A wine in fine form from the very strong '24 vintage. Gorgeous macerated damson plum, black cherry and blueberry fruits over hints of Medina spice, pan juices, olive tapenade, some liminal crushed herbs, wildflowers, milk chocolate, gentle cedar tones and a tendril of subtle ferrous interest. Full bodied, with a lovely fruit weight, a wisp of struck-flint reduction, fine, powdery, ironstone-flecked tannins and a long, graceful arc of flavour on the exit. Drink by 2041.
96 Points
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