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    2020 Paracombe Tempranillo
    Adelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $22. 99
    Bottle
    $275.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2025-2029)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Rich, lush fruit framed by a robust tannin structure.

    Inky black heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Ripe black cherry, liquorice and black raspberry liqueur aromas fill the nostrils with some toasty oak and spicy dried herb notes also evident. Rich, concentrated and sturdily built, opulent black cherry, liquorice and black raspberry fruits are framed by a robust tannin structure which imparts a chewy feel. Scorched earth, subtle dried herb and spicy vanillin cedar elements extend across the back half. Amply powered it finishes long and lush yet mildly grippy.
    Drink over the next 3-4 years.
    Alc. 14%

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    2023 Mader Pinot Blanc
    Alsace, FRANCE
    $36. 99
    Bottle
    $443.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2025-2028)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin

    A moreish Pinot Blanc that shows terrific intensity and textural volume.

    Made from a blend of 20% Pinot Blanc and 80 % Auxerrois (37 year old vines) whole bunch pressed with natural fermentation and 15% of the wine aged in barrel on fine lees for 8 months. Brilliant pale straw colour with glimpses of green around the edges and a watery hue. Elevated pear, lime and red apple scents are trailed by some fresh herb and wets tone notes. Delicious pear, red apple and lime fruits are layered across the palate with terrific intensity and textural volume. Subtle quince and stony mineral elements linger underneath. Energetic acidity lends freshness to the long moreish finish that shows a dash of spice.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 13%

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    2024 De Iuliis Semillon
    Hunter Valley, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA
    $19. 99
    Bottle
    $239.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2025-2033)
    ABV: 12%
    Closure: Stelvin

    A racy Semillon that shows both precision and intensity.

    Brilliant water like colour with highlights of green around the edges. Elevated lime zest aromas infused with fresh herbs are trailed by some green apple, flint and steely mineral notes. Racy lime, lemon and Granny Smith apple fruits are delivered with both precision and intensity. Crisp steely acidity with infusions of fresh herbs and steely mineral elements lingering across the tense back half. Long zippy finish.
    Drink over the next 6-8 years.
    Alc. 12%

    Other Reviews….
    Intense preserved lemon and grapefruit flavours entwined with a spirited core of acidity. Concentrated ripe lemon flavours dominate the mid-palate, while a gently spicy phenolic frame adds to the wine's bold character. The wine benefits from some air on opening.
    92 Points
    Toni Paterson – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

    Attractive fresh lemon juice aromas, bright and vibrant. Lovely fruit purity here, the palate likewise with precision and freshness, vitality, line and length. Classic Hunter semillon delicacy and finesse, allied with intensity. Drink: 2025 to 2036.
    93 Points
    Huon Hooke - The Real Review

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    2020 Wayward Child Pinot Noir
    Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $39. 99
    Bottle
    $479.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2025-2028)
    ABV: 13.1%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Rich, silky textured Pinot with a long moreish finish.

    Semi translucent red to dark red colour with black toned edges and a brick red tinged hue. Fragrant spiced cherry, rhubarb and strawberry aromas mix with brambly cedar, dried herb and forest floor notes. Rich and silky the palate features sweet cherry, rhubarb and strawberry fruits which meld into a dried herb, forest floor, brambly cedar and spice back drop. Boasting excellent power it has very polished tannins and a long moreish finish.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 13.1%

    Loaded Barrel Cannonball Bob's Barrel Aged Spiced Rum (700ml)
    Melbourne, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $78. 99
    Bottle
    $947.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    Fermented using a sour mash technique and Australian molasses derived from local sugarcane, this rum begins with a rich, full-bodied base that sets the stage for a deeply expressive profile. Time in charred Serbian Oak barrels develops depth and complexity—oak-driven warmth mingling with subtle tannins and toasted undertones. The final infusion of native Australian spices and botanicals adds a distinctively local twist, offering aromatic intrigue and a sense of place in every sip.

    Notes from the producers... Expect notes of brown sugar and sticky caramel, with lush dark fruits weaving through hints of aromatic spice. Whether savoured neat or with your favourite mixer, this rum is a refined take on a classic that is dangerously easy to drink and hard to forget.

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    2023 Teusner The G Grenache
    Barossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $29. 99
    Bottle
    $359.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2025-2029)
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Rich, super juicy Grenache.

    Matured for 10 months in a mix of seasoned French oak hogsheads and puncheons. Dark red core with black shaded edges and a red hue. Elevated dark raspberry, red liquorice and ripe cherry scents make their way through the olfactory senses followed by some confectionary and vanillin spice notes. Rich and super juicy, the palate sports ripe dark raspberry, cherry and liquorice fruits over spicy earth and vanillin confectionary characters. Lush mouth feel with velvet smooth tannins finishing long, spicy and succulent.
    Drink over the next 3-4 years.
    Alc. 14.5%

    Other Reviews….
    Kym Teusner does good things with grenache, here sourced from the subregions of Ebenezer, Williamstown, Seppeltsfield and Tanunda. It's a bright, high-toned model. All flirty raspberry and red plum fruits, dotted with gingery spice, citrus blossom, cola, Red Ripperz, sarsaparilla, dried citrus rind and earth. Gentle powdery tannins, raspberry-strong fruit and a lot of drinking enjoyment to be had. Drink by 2032.
    92 Points
    Dave Brookes - James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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    2021 Casali del Barone Langhe Nebbiolo
    Piedmont, ITALY
    $34. 99
    Bottle
    $419.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2025-2030)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Cork

    Red fruited with lively acidity and stern tannins lending a grippy feel to the mid length finish.

    Deep dark red core with black toned edges and a red to brick red tinged hue. Earthy red raspberry and red liquorice aromas intermingle with dried herb, faint rose petal and spice notes. Red liquorice and cherry flavours meld in a backdrop highlighted by earth, dried herb and spicy tobacco elements. Lively acidity with stern tannins lending a grippy feel to the mid length finish.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

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    2022 Nicks Secret ROCKG Shiraz
    Frankland River, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA
    Reduced from $22.99
    $11. 99
    Bottle
    $143.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2025-2028)
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    From one of Western Australia’s most well known wineries and arguably the state’s premier producer of Shiraz and Riesling, this Shiraz is their entry level offering made with small additions of Touriga Nacional and Malbec to provide additional complexity and aromatic lift. At it’s normal price of $22.99 it offers great value – at it’s secret price of just $11.99 it’s a complete steal!

    Juicy, pepper laced and well fleshed with chewy tannins, this is a highly savoury Shiraz that’s a complete steal!

    Midnight black dark red core with a dark red black tinged hue. Black cherry, dark plum and liquorice aromas mix with scorched earth and peppered dried herb notes. Rich spicy dark plum, liquorice and black cherry fruits abound carrying with them a nicely fleshed feel across the mid weighted palate. Juicy mouth feel with chewy tannins and an underbelly of scorched earth, dried meats and peppered herbs. Highly savoury, it has a long pepper laced conclusion.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 14.5%

    Other Reviews….
    This is a good wine, and it’s good value. It’s a spicy, medium-weight style of shiraz, with a touch of positive reduction helping it along, with bell pepper and black pepper characters wedded to cherry-plum fruit. There’s also the merest whisper of musky vanilla, though oak is a low-impact player here. The tannin has a grainy, grunty aspect to it but then, it’s not overdone, and not dominant. There are no question marks here, everything is positive, though a slight warmth to the alcohol is the only thing you’d point to, if you were forced. It’s no real matter and besides, even at full price the value here is decidedly in the buyer’s favour. Drink 2025-2030.
    92 Points
    Campbell Mattinson – The Wine Front

    Dark purple hues with a ruby outer rim lead toa bouquet of ripeness and richness, aromas of dark berries and roasted plums, a dark raspberry almost jammy quality then smoky earth, a touch of boot polish wood smoke. Fleshy, fruity, varietal and dry on the palate. All the fruit scents turn into flavour on the palate set in a silky frame with fine polished tannins and medium+ acid line. A lovely example, balanced and well made with best drinking from day of purchase through 2030+.
    92 Points
    CamDouglasMS.com

    Monin Pasteque (Watermelon) Syrup (700ml)
    MALAYSIA
    $19. 99
    Bottle
    $239.88 Dozen

    Monin Watermelon Syrup delivers the refreshing, juicy taste of ripe watermelon in a convenient, versatile format. Perfect for adding a burst of summer flavour to cocktails, mocktails, lemonades, and desserts.

    Monin Litchi (Lychee) Syrup (700ml)
    MALAYSIA
    $19. 99
    Bottle
    $239.88 Dozen

    Monin Lychee Syrup captures the sweet, floral essence of ripe lychee fruit. Ideal for adding an exotic twist to cocktails, sodas, teas, and desserts.

    The Lark Distillery The Whisky Bar Series Single Malt Australian Whisky (500ml) - Cobbler
    Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
    $899. 00
    Bottle
    $10788.00 Dozen
    ABV: 48%

    Note: This has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product pictured.

    Part of Lark Distillery’s Whisky Bar Series, this limited release celebrates one of Australia’s most influential whisky venues, Cobbler, located in Brisbane. Known for its encyclopaedic back bar and dedication to showcasing both local and global spirits, Cobbler has been a cornerstone of Brisbane’s whisky scene. The series is a tribute to the country’s top whisky bars, with each expression crafted in collaboration with a venue that has helped shape and support Australia’s vibrant whisky culture. This bottling captures the spirit of that partnership, an homage to the passion and expertise that defines both Lark and Cobbler. 48% Alc./Vol.

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    2022 She-Oak Hill Estate Heathcote Shiraz
    Heathcote, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $29. 99
    Bottle
    $359.88 Dozen
    Cellar: 6 - 8 Years (2031-2033)
    ABV: 14.8%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Established 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.

    Dense, powerful Heathcote Shiraz with lashings of black fruit framed by muscular tannins.

    Opens with spectacular colour density featuring a super saturated pitch black heart along with an equally deep dark red black hue. Heady aromas of ripe blackberry, liquorice and dark chocolate fill the nostrils with spicy vanillin cedar, fennel and peppered earth notes also chiming in. Rich, concentrated and dense the full bodied palate is engulfed with succulent blackberry, liquorice and dark plum fruits which are framed by a muscular tannin structure. Relatively stern yet opulent in it’s feel, earth, spicy vanillin cedar, subtle dark chocolate and blackpepper elements lend further nuance. Deep and powerful it finishes long and juicy yet robust.
    Cellar 6-8 years.
    Alc. 14.8%

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    2024 Pierro L.T.C.
    Margaret River, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $32. 99
    Bottle
    $395.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2025-2027)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Bristling with freshness and wonderfully concentrated with ample textural volume counterpointed by crisp, mineral infused acidity.

    In 1979 Mike Peterkin produced Australia’s first Semillon Sauvignon Blanc. Working at Cullen’s at the time, the wine went on to win a trophy at the Perth Royal Show. He never claimed any originality for the idea, he simply borrowed it from the French. In 1980 he was so convinced of the blend’s potential in Margaret River he devoted a third of the Pierro plantings to the varieties.
    The 2024 L.T.C. is made up of 55% Sauvignon Blanc, 21% Semillon, 13.5% Chenin Blanc and 10.5% Chardonnay. Twenty five percent of the blend was fermented and matured in new and one & two year-old French oak barrels for a period of 2-3 months with the balance fermented and matured in stainless steel.
    Brilliant very pale straw colour with distinctive green tinted edges and a watery hue. Passionfruit and herbaceous gooseberry aromas leap out of the glass with notions of green apple, lime, delicate pencil shavings and spice notes also present. Bristling with freshness, wonderfully concentrated passionfruit, green apple and lime fruits are layered across the scrumptious palate. Ample textural volume is counterpointed by crisp, mineral infused acidity with subtle gooseberry, quince and spice elements the undercard. Long, vivacious finish.
    Drink over the next 1-2 years.
    Alc. 13%

    Other Reviews….
    This vintage is 55% Sauvignon Blanc, 21% Semillon, 13.5% Chenin Blanc and 10.5% Chardonnay. So a little touch of two Cs here. Not Les Trois Cuvées, rather Les Quatres Cuvées.
    Lime and grapefruit, a little cut grass, green tea, fennel and spice. It’s bright and has some lime and grapefruit tang, though it also has some macadamia nut richness to it and kiwi fruit juiciness. Texture is a little powdery, and it finishes with good length and sort of gin and tonic bite. A very good and interesting wine. As an aside, it looked better after being open for a day. It’s 93 or 94 points, though I’m leaning toward the latter. Drink 2025-2031+.
    94 Points
    Gary Walsh – The Wine Front

    Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve 23 Year Old Bourbon Whiskey (750ml) - 2008 bottling
    Kentucky, UNITED STATES
    $11999. 00
    Bottle
    $143988.00 Dozen
    ABV: 47.8%

    Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such may have some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product pictured. Complete with its black faux suede/felt pouch.

    Likely to be of a vintage that contains a portion of the Stitzel-Weller stocks, the dates certainly line up to have been distilled before the closure of the Shively, Louisville site in 1992. A rare opportunity indeed. The laser code on this bottle is: K3390808:35, indicating K - The bottling line, 339 - 339th day of the year, 08 - 2008, 08:35 - 8.35 am.

    Other reviews... The corn oils kiss and caress, the tannins barge and batter in a good cop / bad cop delivery... one of the holy grails of bourbon is to produce a consistently a 23-25 year old bourbon which is still sweet and not tannin dominated: no easy task. [this is] unquestionably drier... there are still sugars enough to give some fabulous moments on the palate. The tannins do though, still have the biggest say. But remember, this whiskey has matured for a very long time. 47.8% Alc./Vol. 95 points - Jim Murrays Whisky Bible 2020

    ...Nose: Deep, powerful and concentrated. This has moved into almost rancio territory: eucalypt/laurel, spice, burnt orange peel, apple, pear, biscuity wood. Palate: Soft and surprisingly delicate given the age. A charred note adds to the complexity. Gentle and elegant: cigar box, prune, molasses, soot. Finish: Long. In fact it’s very, very long and complex. Comment: A subtle sipper to be taken neat and definitely without ice! 90 points - David Broom, www.whiskymag.com

    2015 Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Bourbon Whiskey (700ml) - Batch B515
    Kentucky, UNITED STATES
    $3499. 00
    Bottle
    $41988.00 Dozen
    ABV: 69.9%

    Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such may have some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product pictured.

    Elijah Craig Barrel Proof – Batch B515 (2015) is one of the highest-proof releases in Heaven Hill’s bold and uncompromising Barrel Proof series, clocking in at a fiery 69.9% ABV (139.8 proof). Released as the second batch of 2015, this expression was among the earliest in the range to omit the 12-year age statement on the label — a significant shift that marked a new era for the series. Unlike Elijah Craig Small Batch, which is proofed down for consistency, each Barrel Proof batch is released uncut and non-chill-filtered, showcasing unique variations in strength and flavour.

    2015 Michter's Single Barrel 20 Year Old Cask Strength Bourbon Whiskey (700ml)
    Kentucky, UNITED STATES
    $19999. 00
    Bottle
    $239988.00 Dozen
    ABV: 57.1%

    Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such may have some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product pictured.

    Debuting in 2012 but not released every year, Michter's 20 year old is the second oldest age statement from the legendary distillery that has seen a meteoric rise in collectibility. Michter's state "While we regularly sample all our Michter's barrels to see how our whiskey is aging, we pay even extra special attention to our barrels once they are over 17 years old. At Michter's we consider 17 to 20 years the "Fork In The Road Point" when certain barrels of whiskey can achieve an extraordinary level of quality. It is these particular barrels that our Master Distiller Dan McKee personally selects for our very limited bottling of Michter's 20 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon."

    Although the exact provenance of these early Michter's releases remains undisclosed, bourbonculture.com comments, "2012 was a busy year for Michter’s. Work was in progress for both their Shively distillery, Fort Nelson location and the continual release of both highly aged whiskies from the barrels they sourced at Willett to the new whiskies that expanded their lineup.

    That’s why it was shocking to see a 20 year old bourbon being released. M20 would go on to be released every year (with the exception of 2017) in very limited amounts of bottles.

    2012’s bottling was labelled “Single Barrel” but was eventually changed to reflect it was a “small batch” in 2016 and beyond. It is widely speculated that the first single barrel of M20 contained Stitzel Weller inside. It may never be known how many more releases contained the holy grail of bourbon in it, but M20 continues to draw a large fan base each year."
    An interesting speculation that leads one to wonder what this 2015 release contains.

    The investment upside on these releases seems to have no limits at present. This is bottle 73 of 113 released from barrel L15I739, bottled at 57.1% Alc./Vol.

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    2020 La Rioja Alta Vina Alberdi Reserva Rioja
    Rioja, SPAIN
    $59. 99
    Bottle
    $719.88 Dozen
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Cork

    Other Reviews....
    The younger wine here is the 2020 Viña Alberdi, a versatile version of the Haro reds. It was produced with Tempranillo fermented in stainless steel and matured in American oak barrels for two years (it's sold as Reserva in international markets and Crianza in Spain). It has 14% alcohol with a pH of 3.6 and five grams of acidity. It has a classical nose of ripe fruit, American oak and spices, the subtle notes of forest floor, still young. The palate is velvety and very balanced with polished tannins. Approachable but should also age. 650,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in June 2023. Drink 2024-2029.
    92 points
    Luis Gutiérrez - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

    A classical, typical Rioja Alta red with elegant notes of vanilla, coconut, smoked spices and strawberries. Refined and suave, with fine tannins and a long, creamy finish. Juicy and elegant. Really approachable now, but give it two more years to get more mushroom complexity.
    93 points
    Zekun Shuai - jamessuckling.com

    Classic reserva aromas of red berry fruit and generous, chocolatey oak lead to a soft and rounded palate with very well-managed tannins. It is approachable, elegant and ticks all the boxes for this style of wine at an affordable price. Drink 2025-2029.
    92 points
    Beth Willard - Decanter

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    2017 La Rioja Alta Vina Ardanza Reserva Rioja
    Rioja, SPAIN
    $99. 99
    Bottle
    $1199.88 Dozen
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Cork

    Other Reviews....
    2017 was not an easy harvest, but it produced some beautiful and classical wines, like the 2017 Viña Ardanza Reserva, which shows a little more advancement and polish and is ready to drink. It was produced with 80% Tempranillo and 20% Garnacha from their vineyard La Pedriza in Tudelilla. It fermented in stainless steel with indigenous yeasts and matured in American oak barrels, 36 months for the Tempranillo and 30 for the Garnacha (that was harvested 15 days later), with six rackings. It's ripe and aromatic, tertiary, with 14.5% alcohol and mellow acidity, a medium-bodied palate and sleek tannins. It has a pungent note of clove and pepper, some licorice and ink and the cherries in liqueur from the Garnacha. An updated classical Ardanza. 600,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in March 2021. Drink 2024-2034.
    94 points
    Luis Gutiérrez - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

    A more vibrant and fruitier expression of Ardanza this year with strawberries, mussels, warm spices and berries. Round and silky on the palate with lovely spices and a long, nicely saline finish. A nice touch of creaminess works really well here and further extends the finish. 80% tempranillo and 20% garnacha. Drink or hold.
    95 points
    Zekun Shuai - jamessuckling.com

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    Furneaux Distillery Untamed Gin (700ml)
    Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
    $84. 99
    Bottle
    $1019.88 Dozen
    ABV: 42%

    Exploring the Furneaux Islands is an aromatic adventure. You find flowering kunzea, luscious as honey, native rosemary, fragrant and herbal and wild fennel with its sweet aniseed. These untamed ingredients are combined with traditional gin botanicals to produce a subtle liquid study on the esoteric native flavours of Tassie's islands. 42% Alc./Vol.

    Other reviews... An excellent, well-considered use of botanicals, this gin presents cohesion between the aroma and palate. The somewhat restrained ABV is well-integrated and pleasant, allowing each flavour's nuance to be showcased and come through. This gin has two schools of flavour: the coastal, summer sea breeze quality and a warmer baked citrus quality. Both work in tandem to build an interesting, engaging and versatile spirit. These elements are not always harmonious. However, the heavier use of anise forward botanicals is a guiding flavour to effortlessly envelope and create a thoughtful & polished spirit. 94 points - Jess Clayfield, winecompanion.com.au

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    Furneaux Distillery Flinders Island Peated Single Malt Australian Whisky (700ml)
    Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
    $220. 00
    Bottle
    $2640.00 Dozen
    ABV: 48.2%

    Other reviews... Made with Tasmanian barley smoked post-malting with Flinders Island peat, the nose on this whisky is fascinating - almost like smoked chocolate - and like nothing I've ever smelled in a whisky before. Truly unique in a way that's rare in the world of whisky. Grassy and earthy aromas like freshly cut green capsicum are almost reminiscent of mezcal but without the underripe or volatile notes of a whisky bottled too young. There's enough oak and smoke here to round it out, along with lovely notes of maple syrup sweetness and orange zest, and the integration of oak and spirit is impressive. It's rare to have a smokey whisky that still smells so fresh, so that's ... refreshing. Powerful alcohol on the front palate dissipates quickly to a lovely roasted and candied macadamia nuttiness, and again the integration is impressive with a surprisingly easy, sweet finish. It could use more oiliness and texture to match the alcohol - it isn't a drink for those afraid of a little heat - but on the other hand, it's very drinkable for a whisky with so much power. Incredibly impressive for such a young distillery. Are there peated Scotch whiskies on the market that are better priced for similar quality? Yes. But this is a truly unique whisky made in a truly unique place without the backing of multinational corporations, and that's worth paying for. 96 points - Fred Siggins, winecompanion.com.au

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    Furneaux Distillery Sawyers Bay Single Malt Australian Whisky (700ml)
    Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
    $199. 99
    Bottle
    $2399.88 Dozen
    ABV: 46.6%

    Other reviews... This well-balanced single malt displays a lovely soft nose of fudgy, Christmas pudding, Aussie Apera and a delicacy that belies its youth. Maybe it's wishful imagination, but there's a note of coastal grass and rain on rocks that speaks to the island home, along with powerful notes of ripe fruits, melon and red apple in particular, a hallmark of good Aussie single malt in the same way it's a hallmark of good Aussie pale ale. This whisky has a lot in common with other Tassie whiskies, so it is very recognisable for its region, but with no rough edges hiding under the oak - an unfortunately common problem on the Apple Isle - which shows a deft hand in the stillhouse and a careful nose in the blending room. The palate is light and approachable, with a fresh apple and mild tannin on the finish, giving this whisky the gravitas that the lovely nose deserves. While lacking the complexity or texture to be truly exceptional, it's a prime example of what makes Aussie whisky great and something I'd be proud to show off to anyone in the world. At $200 a pop, it's not cheap, but given the genuine craft approach taken here, the price is justified. If this is the quality they're producing this early in the game, there are very good things ahead for Furneaux. 94 points - Fred Siggins, winecompanion.com.au

    Renais Gin (700ml)
    UNITED KINGDOM
    $99. 99
    Bottle
    $1199.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    Short for 'Renaissance', Renais is the brainchild of Emma Watson, of Harry Potter fame, together with her brother James who works in the drinks industry. It begins with the grape skins left after pressing from their father's vineyard in Chablis. These, along with lees from the wine are distilled to produce a base spirit which is blended with "Kimmeridgian stone distillate", produced from an infusion of rocks from northern Burgundy. Add the necessary botanicals and you have a fresh, dry, juniper-led style. Tasters have also noted a distinctive minerality, typical of the Chablis region's wines. 40% Alc./Vol.

    Other reviews... Renais is a luxury gin brand in the UK that’s so fancy they released a limited edition bottle featuring artwork from Emma Watson. On a recent trip to London the brand was kind enough to send me a sample of the gin — in the boring old normal person bottle, mind you — which I dutifully carted back to the U.S. for review. As far as I can tell it isn’t available on our shores. Renais is made as an homage to Burgundy in France, distilled from salvaged Grand Cru grape skins collected after being pressed to make wine. Botanicals include (but may not be limited to) juniper, grains of paradise, linden flowers, and acacia honey. Golden yellow in color, the gin has the appearance of a cocktail that’s ready to drink, but the nose is classic London dry — heavy, biting juniper with a sultry angelica earthiness underneath. It’s very peppery with mild notes of anise and less distinct florals, largely dried, to wind things up. On the palate, the gin is a powerhouse. Fans of modern, more gossamer gins will laugh in the face of Renais. Powerful notes of juniper, rosemary, and thyme give the gin an immediate punch of green herbs, as piney as a walk amongst the evergreens can be. The drinker is in for some surprises, however, as a brisk citrus quality soon becomes clear, followed by a growing, insistent sweetness. The acacia honey in the mix is no joke, providing a soothing backbone against which the aggressive herbal notes can find some rest. The finish is lightly sweet and tinged with florals again, making for a spirit that is delightful on its own but also a natural companion with tonic. - drinkhacker.com

    5+ Stars - diffordsguide.com

    Grant's Elementary Copper 29 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky (700ml)
    Banffshire, SCOTLAND
    $399. 00
    Bottle
    $4788.00 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product pictured.

    Part of a travel retail exclusive series, the whisky's name and branding emphasise the role of copper in whisky production, with the blend including malt whisky distilled in copper pot stills and grain whisky that has been in contact with copper plates during distillation. Expect notes of tropical fruit, toffee and toasted oak. The presentation includes a copper-themed box. 40% Alc./Vol.

    Hakushu Japanese Forest Bittersweet Edition Single Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml)
    Hokuto, Yamanashi, JAPAN
    $599. 00
    Bottle
    $7188.00 Dozen
    ABV: 43%

    Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product shown.

    A circa 2023 release aged exclusively in Spanish oak intended to show off a slightly different side of Hakushu compared to the standard 12 year old. Travel Retail exclusive. Not something we come across every day! 43% Alc./Vol.

    Other reviews... In a world where great Japanese whisky prices are always exponentially rising, Hakushu Japanese Forest is a relatively affordable standout offering from Suntory. Despite its lack of an age statement, I would pick this over the more expensive Hakushu 12 and Yamazaki 12 every time. With its uncharacteristically sherry forward persona, and delicately balanced palate, this Japanese Forest Bittersweet Edition shows the sweeter side to the Suntory’s “forest distillery”. Its nose is fantastic, with a lovely burst of flavor right as it hits your tongue. The only thing keeping this from being exceptional is the relatively thin finish and its limited availability in Travel Retail and Japan. But if you’ve always wanted to explore what Hakushu is like without the smoke, this Japanese Forest expression is absolutely worth a pickup if you ever come across any of the few remaining bottles out in the wild. - thewhiskystudy.com

    Gelston's 26 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Irish Whiskey (700ml)
    IRELAND
    $799. 00
    Bottle
    $9588.00 Dozen
    ABV: 54.2%

    Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product pictured.

    As far as we can tell Gelstons is independently owned but they source all their whiskey from Bushmills. Frank McHardy of Springbank fame was the head distiller of Bushmills during this time. So probably no coincidence the stuff is very good. General consensus is that it's an "Irish fruit bomb". 54.2% Alc./Vol.

    Other reviews... Nose: whoua! A basket of exotic fruits, the nose is sublime. A mixture of watermelon, pineapple, mango, passion fruit, enhanced by a little toasted or even roasted malt. A superb multi vitamin! :-) Palate: freshness ...... fruit juice ...... I expected something less linear. Final: a finish on the passion fruit, mango, moderately short. Comments: the alcohol is perfectly integrated. A very good fruit juice flavored with whisky is not bad. Even if this juice is perfect, I expected more panache. - whiskybase.com

    1992 Bushmills Causeway Collection Cognac Cask Finish Cask Strength Single Malt Irish Whiskey (700ml) - LMDW Exclusive
    County Antrim, IRELAND
    $1299. 00
    Bottle
    $15588.00 Dozen
    ABV: 46.7%

    Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product pictured.

    A European exclusive that appears to have the same specs as an official release, also finished in Cognac casks (review below). Bottled in 2020, making it 28 years old. 46.7% Alc./Vol. Non-chill filtered.

    Notes from a similar bottling... The cognac-cask finish finesses the intensity and concentration of the lush fruity character of this whisky. A complex interplay of peach, apricot, apple, pineapple, lemon zest, thick-cut marmalade, oak, faint spices, and dried fruit on the nose. A thick velvety mouthfeel of sweet orange, grapefruit, and lime sweeps to a climax of peppercorn and clove, then it abates with dried apricot, papaya, and marzipan-wrapped Battenberg cake. Exceptional! 95 points - whiskyadvocate.com

    Daylesford Spirit Gin Tasting Pack (4 x 50ml)
    Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $45. 99
    Bottle
    $551.88 Dozen

    This gift pack takes you on a journey through the Daylesford Spirit range, offering a taste of four distinctive creations, featuring four of their favourite products across the range. Perfect for gifting or savouring:

    50ml Blood Orange Gin 42% Alc./Vol.

    50ml Barrel Aged Shiraz Gin 37% Alc./Vol.

    50ml Sloe Gin 30% Alc./Vol.

    50ml Vanilla Vodka 38% Alc./Vol.

    Isle of Jura 30 Year Old Camas An Staca Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)
    Isle of Jura, SCOTLAND
    $999. 00
    Bottle
    $11988.00 Dozen
    ABV: 44%

    Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product shown.

    'Standing Stone', or ‘Camas an Staca’ in Gaelic, takes its name from the largest of Jura’s eight standing stones. Known as ‘The Bay of the Protecting Rocks’, this imposing 12 foot obelisk is reputedly all that remains of a stone circle laid some 3,000 years ago by the earliest Diurachs to appease the spirits. The iconic Jura bottle is presented in a beautiful display case that opens its doors to reveal the story of the whisky. Meticulously detailed, the bottle is in-filled with copper wax with a matching metal plaque. 44% Alc./Vol.

    Other reviews... The latest addition to the Jura range has been matured in American white oak casks before spending three years in Gonzalez Byass oloroso sherry butts. The mellow nose is lightly oily, with figs, sherry, orange, and a savory note. Vanilla emerges, along with malt, and finally a hint of cinnamon and parma violets. Soft and supple on the palate, with more orange, plus cocoa, sultanas, and dates. The finish is lengthy and features dark chocolate, raisins, aniseed, and subtle spices. 89 points - whiskyadvocate.com

    This baby was finished in Oloroso sherry casks from Gonzalez Byass'. The funny name means standing stone. Colour: apricoty, almost pink. Nose: starts on frankly vinous notes, its not that it’s unpleasant, it’s just a little excessive. The good news is that all that would just go away after a few seconds, leaving more room for a complex range of citrus fruits, both dried and fresh. Oranges are very obvious, then rather citrons. Touches of baklavas, orange blossom, pomegranates, then more cigars, raisins, chocolate and just a little leather as well as a few floral notes, mainly peonies. All that is rather smooth and easy-going, although more mineral notes do rise after a few minutes. Graphite oil? Mouth: excellent attack, quite old style, with a fruitiness that reminds me of both old Bowmores and Benriach, although this one is soon to become a little drier and slightly chalky. Also a little chlorophyll and this leather from the sherry. Walnuts. Touches of salt. Finish: medium long, even drier now, the fruits have almost vanished and it all gets quite tea-ish and cigary. Cinnamon and nutmeg in the aftertaste as well as a little smoke. Fino sherry or vin jaune. Comments: very high quality but I feel the dry sherry is sometimes overwhelming ‘in the background’, with its, well, dryness. Otherwise it would have been 90+ material. 87 points - whiskyfun.com

    Glen Deveron Royal Burgh Collection 28 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)
    Highlands, SCOTLAND
    $399. 00
    Bottle
    $4788.00 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product pictured.

    A very old Glen Deveron produced at the Macduff Distillery situated by the Deveron River in the Highlands. The whisky includes some of their rarest stocks. Built in 1960, Macduff was acquired by William Lawson Distillers in 1972 and is now owned by John Dewar and Sons. 40% Alc./Vol.

    Other reviews... An inviting bouquet opens the tasting with distinct notes of oak and malt, accompanied by sweet vanilla custard and a hint of grain. Fruity accents of apple pie and a splash of lemon lend the nose a pleasant freshness and lightness. On the palate, the whisky is creamy and balanced with sweetness. Gentle oak spice forms the backbone, while red berries and tropical mango unfold a fruity depth. Subtle spice notes add complexity, before a hint of black pepper elegantly rounds off the flavor profile. The finish is long and smooth. Sweet vanilla lingers, accompanied by ripe red apple and a light oak aftertaste that slowly fades away. An all-round harmonious whisky with a pleasant balance of sweetness, fruit, and spice. The combination of vanilla, ripe fruit, and delicate spice in particular gives it an elegant, memorable character. A delight for all who appreciate mild yet complex whiskies. - whiskybase.com

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    Furneaux Distillery Smoky Wedding Peated Single Malt Australian Whisky (700ml)
    Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
    $220. 00
    Bottle
    $2640.00 Dozen
    ABV: 46.5%

    Notes from the producers... A combination of Flinders Island coastal peated malt and Scottish peated malt makes up the mash bill in this inimitable whisky. Matured in ex Heaven Hill and Makers Mark Bourbon casks. Salty caramel and cacao on the nose with soft citrus. ​ Peat and sweetness pops on the front palate like a smoky candy pearl. ​ Rich and balanced with great texture, the Scottish peat influence bring a chewy, iodine sweetness, while our Flinders peat lengthens the finish with a soft earthy aromatic smoke.

    Daylesford Spirit Miner's Navy Strength Australian Gin (700ml)
    Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $97. 99
    Bottle
    $1175.88 Dozen
    ABV: 58%

    A unique representation of the flavours that the Daylesford region provides - a vibrant gin, opening with a gentle herbal bouquet and introducing grassy-leafy spiciness upfront. Infused with marmalade, citrus, and juniper notes, the palate unfolds with a harmonious blend of sweet and savoury spices, with citrus essence lingering gracefully through the finish.

    BEST IN CLASS Singapore World Spirits Competition 2024

    DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL WINNER Singapore World Spirits Competition 2024

    DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL WINNER 97pts San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2024

    Aberfeldy 28 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml)
    Highlands, SCOTLAND
    $599. 00
    Bottle
    $7188.00 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product pictured.

    A travel retail release that debuted in 2016, joining the 18 year old and a host of re-branded age statements. Readers should note, two different Aberfeldy 28 year olds were offered. The distillery released the 'Gold of Pitilie 28 year old’ (named after their Pitilie Burn water source). Only eight bottles of this 1985 vintage were produced, adorned with 22 and 24 carat gold leaf and priced at around AU$5K each. We have the ‘standard’ 40% ABV edition.

    Other reviews... Surprisingly viscous for 40% ABV (though still could have a wee bit more oomph for my liking) and delivering a rich and creamy arrival which emphasises both sweetness and wood. Toffee and fudge are joined by ripe apples, poached pears and a heavy dose of old wood in the form of leather bound books, furniture polish and tobacco... a lovely drinking experience – it’s the type of whisky that’s both indulgent and refined, but also easy to get along with. Great balance of sweetness and bitterness with an old wood profile that still allows the more fruity underpinning flavours to shine through. Very tasty stuff indeed. Alas, the price of this one has completely skyrocketed. - thedramble.com

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    Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Port Single Cask 12 Year Old Islay Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)
    Islay, SCOTLAND
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    $189. 99
    Bottle
    $2279.88 Dozen
    ABV: 54.1%

    Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire is a big, bold Islay single malt, boasting bountiful layers of coastal smoke, sweet fruit, and oaken vanilla. This edition has had all that goodness amped up even further, with a 12-year maturation, and the addition of another ampersand to the label, having finished up in a single Port Cask. With layers of meaty malt, jammy berries, vinous oak, and smoky salinity to explore, this is your perfect Winter warmer. 382 bottles at natural cask strength. 54.1% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

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    Islay, SCOTLAND
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    $189. 99
    Bottle
    $2279.88 Dozen
    ABV: 54.4%

    Hailing from an undisclosed Islay distillery, this edition of the smoke (and ampersand) laden single malt spent 12 years maturing, including a finish in a single sauternes dessert wine cask, which has imparted some fascinating sweet fruit notes to the roasty, peaty malt at its core. One cask yielded 413 bottles. 54.4% Alc./Vol. Non-chill filtered.

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    Islay, SCOTLAND
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    $189. 99
    Bottle
    $2279.88 Dozen
    ABV: 54.1%

    A special treat from the ampersand gang, this edition of Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire spent 12 years maturing, including a finish in a single tokaji wine cask. The Hungarian dessert wine has taken on plenty of sweet, decadent character to accompany the rich peat smoke and coastal salinity at its heart. 410 bottles at 54.1% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

    "This is a lovely dram. I have a taste for the balancing off of peat and sweet, so this is bang on for me. It's a great sipping whisky and pretty awesome in a hot (or cold) toddy. I'm guessing that it would also be very good in cocktails." - customer review

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    2022 St. Leonards Wangunyah Shiraz
    Rutherglen, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $26. 99
    Bottle
    $323.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2025-2030)
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Rich, velvety and plush with full body weight.

    Pitch black in colour with a deep dark red black hue. Pronounced ripe blackberry, liquorice and black cherry aromas fill the nostrils followed by some dark chocolate, toasty vanillin oak and spice notes. Rich, opulent blackberry, liquorice and dark chocolate flavours swamp the full bodied palate with toasty vanillin oak, earth and spice elements the undercard. Velvet smooth tannins finishing long, concentrated and plush.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 14.5%

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    2022 Jericho S3 Shiraz
    McLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $26. 99
    Bottle
    $323.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2025-2027)
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Juicy dark fruits with an earthy leather backdrop, vibrant acidity and slightly chewy tannins.

    Matured for 12 months in seasoned French oak. Dense pitch black colour with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Aromas of liquorice and dark cherry have a subtle earthy barnyard like overlay with some vanillin cedar and peppered dried herb notes also evident. Rich dark cherry and liquorice fruits carry a juicy feel over an earthy leather and pepper back drop. Vibrant acidity with slightly chewy tannins and a mid length finish.
    Drink over the next 1-2 years.
    Alc. 14.5%

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    2023 Bowen Estate Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon
    Coonawarra, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $34. 99
    Bottle
    $419.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Cork

    Concentrated yet refined with a long, elegant conclusion.

    Still family owned and operated, this small Coonawarra vineyard has been evolving over the past 40+ years and now involves their daughter, Emma who has taken on the winemaking role whilst Doug is looking after the viticultural side of things. The Estate consists of 33 hectares of vines planted on the prized Coonawarra Terra Rosa soils. Established in 1972, the first vintage in 1975 was greeted with considerable enthusiasm.

    Midnight black heart with a dark red black tinged hue. Elevated ripe red to black currant and red liquorice aromas engulf the nostrils followed by hints of mulberry, dusty vanillin cedar and bay leaf. Rich red to black currant, red liquorice and mulberry fruits are layered across the mid weighted palate. Concentrated yet refined in its feel, notions of spicy vanillin cedar, dusty earth and bay leaf are spread across the back half. Beautiful tannin integration with a long, elegant conclusion.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 14%

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    2024 Glaetzer-Dixon Avance Pinot Noir
    Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
    $37. 99
    Bottle
    $455.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: 4 - 5 Years (2029-2030)
    ABV: 13.8%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Ripe, fleshy mid weighted Tassie Pinot.

    Nick Glaetzer began his winemaking journey with his family in the Barossa Valley, following with vintages in the Languedoc, the Pfalz, Margaret River, the Riverland, Sunraysia, the Hunter Valley and Burgundy. In 2005 Nick landed in Tasmania, searching for cool-climate, super-premium vineyards; perfect for crafting Pinot Noir, Riesling and savoury Shiraz. The concept behind his Avance Pinot came from Nick’s experience working and travelling through many winemaking regions on the European Continent which gave him an insight into the lighter wine styles, keenly sought after by the local village people for their fresh fruit driven flavours.

    Deep dark red black tinged core with a dark red hue. Expressive dark cherry, anise and plum aromas evolve from the glass with some dried herb, earthy incense and spice notes also evident. Juicy dark to black cherry and anise flavours are layered across the mid weighted palate. Plum, earthy incense and spicy dried herb elements sit in the background. Ripe, sturdy tannin structure finishing spicy and fleshy textured.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 13.8%

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    2025 RieslingFreak No. 3 Clare Valley Riesling
    Clare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $24. 99
    Bottle
    $299.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2025-2033)
    ABV: 10.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    A searingly tense and zesty Riesling.

    Brilliant water like colour with a faint greenish tinge around the outskirts. Jumping out of the glass are lemon and lime scents trailed by some orange rind, talc and chalky mineral notes. Shimmering acidity lends a tight steely feel to the palate with lemon, lime and Granny Smith apple fruits to the fore. Wet steel, flint and chalky mineral elements line the back half. Dry and chiselled, it finishes searingly tense and zesty.
    Drink over the next 6-8 years.
    Alc. 10.5%

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    2023 Bleasdale The Wild Fig Shiraz Grenache Mourvedre
    Langhorne Creek, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $17. 99
    Bottle
    $215.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2025-2029)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Mid weighted and elegant with juicy blue to dark fruits.

    Deep dark red black tinged colour with a red purple hue. Fragrant dark plum, blueberry and liquorice aromas intermix with hints of dried herbs and vanillin spice. Juicy blueberry and plum fruits drive the elegant mid weighted palate with subtle red liquorice, dried herb, earth and spice elements ensuing. Polished tannins with good underlying freshness and a savoury finish that has a dash of spice to it.
    Drink over the next 3-4 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

    Other Reviews….
    Three varieties that go together so well, especially if the result is this juicy and appealing drink. Lots of enticing aromatics from musk, sarsaparilla and red berries. The mid-weighted palate follows suit with more woodsy spices, licorice and a flood of sweet fruit. Very satisfying and a brilliant price, too. Drink by 2030.
    92 Points
    Jane Faulkner – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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    2019 Nicks Secret SERP Cabernet Sauvignon
    McLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    Reduced from $79.99
    $29. 99
    Bottle
    $359.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2025-2030)
    ABV: 15.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    From a very well-known family owned estate with an Italian-Australian heritage, this McLaren Vale winery burst onto the scene in the early 2000’s when the then, world's most powerful wine critic, Robert Parker, lauded many of the wines with scores in the high nineties.
    This, their flagship Cabernet Sauvignon, is made in the traditional Amarone style whereby the grapes are dried to concentrate the aromas and flavours, as well as soften the tannins.

    A powerhouse Cabernet made in the traditional Amarone style.

    Totally opaque black dark red colour with a very dark brick red hue. Wafting out of the glass is a complex array of morello cherry, black cherry, liquorice, cassis and black plum scents which are trailed by some vanillin cedar, cinnamon and spicy tobacco notes. Rich, concentrated and voluptuous in its feel across the thick, weighty palate are all engulfing morello cherry, blackcurrant, black cherry, liquorice and black plum fruits. Vanillin cedar, earth, sweet tobacco and spicy cinnamon elements lie beneath. Initially silky tannins firm up on the back half, providing admirable structure. Boasting outstanding power and depth, the long, plush yet sturdy conclusion is delivered with plenty of sophistication.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 15.5%

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    You’d think they were crazy making an Amarone style from cabernet sauvignon. Amarone is one of Italy’s greatest wines made from dried grapes which concentrate the flavours and tannins to create long lived wines. But with cabernet sauvignon – a wine that is already loaded with tannins – this is surely a disaster in the making, but apparently not….
    This is a gorgeous wine, and my pick of the current new releases, which packs a serious punch. The colour is deep suggesting a big dense style but the wine is surprisingly light on its feet. Sweet, pure and vibrant blackcurrant fruits are tempered by dried herbs with some sweeter blackberry underneath. Oak is there too but sits in the background. This then leads to a bold and explosive palate full of power and energy – fruit pastille flavours are supported by fine acidity that is all underpinned by significant but well handled tannins. It is soooooo long too with the fruit concentration holding that flavour for minutes. A delicious wine stacked full of personality that is hard to put down. Drink 2023-2032.
    96 Points
    Angus Hughson – WinePilot.com

    The 2019 ******* Cabernet Sauvignon is made from partially dried grapes. After being air-dried for approximately nine weeks and losing approximately 30% of their weight, the grapes are pressed. The resulting wine is a potent, cassis and herb-laced offering with hints of dark chocolate and caramel yet never heavy or overdone. Full-bodied, rich and possessing a layered texture and a lingering finish, it's a terrific example of *******, with at least a decade of cellaring potential. Drink 2021-2030.
    94 Points
    Joe Czerwinski – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

    The wine shows stunning fruit purity as well as seductive complexity with cassis, sweet plum, tobacco and spicy oak characters. It’s impressively concentrated and persistent, displaying awesome power brilliantly structured by loads of fine tannins. Multi-layered and graceful. At its best: 2024 to 2039.
    96 Points
    Sam Kim – Wine Orbit

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    2021 Isole e Olena Cepparello
    Tuscany, ITALY
    $250. 00
    Bottle
    $3000.00 Dozen
    Cellar: 8 - 10 Years (2033-2035)
    ABV: 15%
    Closure: Stelvin

    An exceptionally powerful Sangiovese with energetic red fruit sculptured by chiselled tannins and lively acidity.

    In the 1950s, the father of current winemaker Paolo de Marchi purchased the adjoining hamlets of Isole and Olena and their estates in the Tuscan commune of Barberino Val d'Elsa. Paolo entered the business in 1976 and the quality of the estate’s wines improved rapidly after decades of sharecropping. Paolo de Marchi is one of the region's kings of the Sangiovese grape and at a time when Chianti was a blended wine it was, he that stepped out to produce wines that were 100% Sangiovese. Cepparello is the true embodiment of a ‘Super Tuscan’ wine and one of Italy's most iconic wines.

    Deep dark red black in colour with a dark red hue. The aromatically gorgeous nose is blessed with a kaleidoscope of red to dark currant, dark cherry, red liquorice and violet scents. Dried herb, subtle tobacco, earth and spice notes lend further nuance. Delicious, energetic red to dark cherry, red currant and red liquorice fruits are sculptured by chiselled tannins and lively acidity. Exceptionally powerful, it has a tense, muscular feel with the back half complexed by notions of dried herbs, tobacco, earth and spice. Finishes fresh and slightly grippy with outstanding length.
    Cellar 8-10 years.
    Alc. 15%

    Other Reviews……
    Intense and floral wine, full of restrained aromas, such as potpourri, together with vibrant red cherries, licorice, bergamot and lightly balsamic depth. The firm tannins and full body provide a velvety and extracted texture. Powerful wine, yet tight-knit and super polished. Refreshing with a tense, fruity finish. Super classic. Drink or hold.
    99 points
    James Suckling

    One of Tuscany's flagship wines, the Isole e Olena 2021 Cepparello immediately delivers ripe fruit flavors that are firm, even crunchy, and that bodes well for the future evolution of this classic vintage. The wine is packed with tart fruit flavors followed by balanced acidity. Compared to past vintages that are more extracted and dense, this edition is delightfully bright and transparent. I appreciation the age-worthy direction Cepparello is taking. Drink 2025-2048.
    97 points
    Monica Larner – Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate

    Plum, cherry and pomegranate fruit is framed by toasty oak and mineral flavors in this lively and succulent red, which offers plenty of energy, with elements of tar and oak on the persistent finish. Shows fine balance, with the dense tannins leaving room for the fruit in the end. Needs time. Sangiovese. Best from 2027 through 2043.
    96 points
    Bruce Sanderson - Wine Spectator

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    2020 Tenuta Meraviglia Bolgheri
    Tuscany, ITALY
    $89. 99
    Bottle
    $1079.88 Dozen
    Minimum 6 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2025-2033)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Concentrated and powerful with a firm tannin structure and long, robust finish.

    100% Cabernet Franc aged in French oak for approximately 12 months. Midnight black core with a dark red hue. Pronounced blackcurrant and liquorice aromas are interwoven with earth, spicy vanillin cedar, dried herbs and spicy leather. Rich black cherry, blackcurrant and liquorice fruits engulf the mouth with notions of scorched earth, dried herbs and spicy vanillin cedar in the background. Concentrated and powerful, it has a firm tannin structure and long, robust finish.
    Drink over the next 6-8 years.
    Alc. 14%

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    Delivers aromas of black currant and bell pepper that give way to ripe black currant, blackberry and violet flavors, accented by iron, tobacco and wild herbs. Reveals a touch of oak spices as this red unfolds on the fresh, lingering aftertaste. Cabernet Franc. Drink now through 2035. 2,000 cases made.
    92 Points
    WineSpectator.com

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    2023 Feudo Arancio Inzolia
    Sicily, ITALY
    $19. 99
    Bottle
    $239.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2025-2027)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Diam Cork

    Zingy fruited finishing dry and slatey.

    Brilliant pale straw to straw colour with green tinted edges and a watery hue. Aromas of pear, guava and mango fill the nostrils with some lime and slatey mineral notes also evident. Spicy pear, guava, green apple and lime flavours carry a river stone like feel as they marry into a slatey crushed rock back drop. Finishes very dry with zingy acidity and a slatey aftertaste.
    Drink over the next 1-2 years.
    Alc. 13%

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    From Sicily, it seems we rarely see examples from any other maker of this attractive white variety. A bit of a shame as, based on this, it is a most worthwhile variety. Still, as they say in the classics, love the one you’re with. A deep golden yellow hue here, the nose has a lovely gingery note along with florals, spices, citrus, tropical touches and herbs with a hint of stonefruits. This is an attractive textural style of medium length. Enjoy this wine now and over the next four to five years which represents great value. Drink 2024-2029.
    92 Points
    Ken Gargett – WinePilot.com

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    2024 Gill Estate Rivah Sauvignon Blanc
    Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $19. 99
    Bottle
    $239.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2025-2026)
    ABV: 12.8%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Scrumptious and intensely flavoured.

    Brilliant water like colour with a faint greenish tinge around the rim. Pungent herbaceous gooseberry and passionfruit aromas are followed by some lime and subtle grassy notes. Mouth watering passionfruit, lime and gooseberry flavours are delivered with fabulous intensity. Subtle green apple and herbaceous grassy elements linger underneath. Crisp acidity with a long scrumptious finish.
    Drink over the next year.
    Alc. 12.8%

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    2022 Bleasdale Frank Potts Cabernet Blend
    Langhorne Creek, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $29. 99
    Bottle
    $359.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2025-2033)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Mid weighted with ample richness, a sturdy structure and elegant conclusion.

    The founder, the highly inventive, industrious and resourceful Frank Potts (1815 - 1890), to whom this wine is dedicated, was a 19th century genius, and a pioneer who has been described as being “made of the right stuff and well worthy of the grand old land that gave him birth.” He arrived in Australia as a 21 year old, having set sail from Plymouth England, and landing late in 1836. By the 1860’s, he had planted the original 30 acres of vineyard on the banks of the Bremmer Creek. Potts was highly admired - “One meets with extraordinary characters through life, but I doubt whether his equal could be found. In appearance a stranger would take him to be a poor labourer, with a thin, spare figure and long unkempt hair and invariably wearing his shirt sleeves tucked up. Although a most uncouth-looking person, and yet this man is a perfect genius! There is not a single thing mechanical or otherwise undertaken by him which he does not succeed in...” So remarked Inspector Tolmer, who was later to become Commissioner of Police, South Australia. Frank was one of the first to recognise the benefits of red gum. After building several houses for himself, he made tools and a bullock dray to cut down and haul these massive timbers in order to construct a gigantic twin wine press and several enormous wine vats. He also created the irrigation system that's still in place today. What little spare time he might have had was spent building a piano and various race winning yachts!

    A blend of 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Malbec, 6% Petit Verdot and 4% Merlot with maturation taking place in French oak puncheons and hogsheads (25% new) for a period of 12 months. Pitch black heart with a dark red black tinged hue. Pronounced red currant, red liquorice and red plum aromas intermix with hints of mulberry, dusty vanillin cedar, subtle tobacco and bay leaf. Flowing across the mid weighted palate with ample richness are red currant, red liquorice and mulberry fruits complimented by dusty earth, vanillin cedar, spicy tobacco and infusions of bay leaf. Slightly chalky, fine grained tannins lend a sturdy structure. Long elegant conclusion.
    Drink over the next 6-8 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

    Other Reviews…..
    Cabernet sauvignon (72%), malbec (18%), petit verdot (6%) and merlot (4%), aged for 12 months in French oak, 25% new. Salt and pepper, blueberry and blackcurrant, cloves and minerally/ferrous characters. This is a seriously good wine. It's characterful, balanced, lengthy and interesting, its dark-berried fruit flavours sunk deep into the palate, its freshness maintained, and its finish as convincing as everything that came before. Drink by 2040.
    96 Points
    Campbell Mattinson - James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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    2022 Henschke Tappa Pass Shiraz
    Barossa, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $110. 00
    Bottle
    $1320.00 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 10 Years (2025-2035)
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Deeply fruited and silky textured with an energetic feel.

    From vines up to 70 years old located in Eden Valley (68%) and the Barossa Valley (32%) with maturation taking place in 10% new and 90% seasoned French oak hogsheads for a period of 20 months.
    Midnight black heart with a bright dark red hue. Pronounced dark plum and liquorice aromas have a smoked meat overlay with some vanillin cedar, clove and peppered earth notes also evident. Deeply fruited and silky textured, the medium to full bodied palate is layered with dark plum and liquorice fruits. Some blackberry, smoky vanillin cedar, earth and peppered meat elements the undercard. Energetic feel with very polished tannins and a long, refined finish.
    Drink over the next 8-10 years.
    Alc. 14.5%

    Other Reviews…..
    If someone said to me, pick a Henschke wine to drink tonight, any wine. Well, one would be a blithering idiot not to opt for Hill of Grace, but I would not be at all unhappy if this was the choice. It is, year after year, always a favourite among some exceptional wines. 100% Shiraz from 70-year-old vines, 68% Eden Valley and 32% Barossa. Maturation was for twenty months in French oak hogsheads, 10% new. From a top vintage, this will surely rank among the very best Tappa Pass that the Henschkes have released – and that is saying something! A vibrant maroon hue, the nose suggests a complete wine, utterly harmonious. There is focus, a seductive and seamless structure, an alluring and beguiling texture, impeccable balance and immense length. At the conclusion, there are silky tannins, though they seem to almost disappear on contact. Notes of cassis emerge on the palate. A wine with real persistence, this has twenty years ahead of it, if needed. Stunning. Drink 2025-2045.
    97 Points
    Ken Gargett – WinePilot.com

    The brilliant burst of colour is the first indication that this is something special. The nose doesn’t disappoint. Highly perfumed with floral plum and cherry notes and a little light chocolate. Graceful lines on the palate, which is expressive and powerful, though the influence of Eden Valley adds a lightness of touch. Only 10% new French oak and the rest seasoned, but that little oak influence brings a delightful lift to the palate. Outstanding wine.
    97 Points
    Ray Jordan -– WinePilot.com

    68/32% Eden Valley/Barossa Valley shiraz sourced from up to 70-year-old vines. Ripe satsuma plum, black cherry and blackberry fruits with hints of black olive tapenade, bay leaf, five-spice, cedar, vanilla pod, licorice, dark chocolate, earth and pan juices. I'm really liking the fruit density and velvety palate travel of the '22s; there is a real generosity to the fruit. Tight, powdered schisty tannins and a bright seam of acidity with excellent persistence on the finish. Drink by 2038.
    94 Points
    Dave Brookes - James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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