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    2024 Garagiste Le Stagiaire Chardonnay
    Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $32. 99
    Bottle
    $395.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2024-2029)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Brilliant pale straw colour with greenish tinged edges and a watery hue. Nosing offers up white peach, citrus and dried honey aromas with faint hints of biscuity nougat and gun flint also evident. Nicely fleshed and fresh the mid weighted palate features white peach, nectarine and citrus fruits. Subtle biscuity nougat and infusions of gun flint ensue. Good tension finishing flinty, energetic and elegant. Should fill out a bit more with some bottle age.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 13%

    Other Reviews…..
    If the old adage that you should judge a winery on the quality of its least expensive wines is true, then Garagiste are doing a good job of it. Anyway, I realised I misspelt the word ‘Stagiaire’ on the review of the 2023. Lucky it’s not “Vieilles Vignes” as well. Stupid French words!
    Complex and quite umami in character. Grapefruit, apple, saline, nutty, Japanese ginger, and a little struck match. It has bright acidity, a certain juiciness in with all that nutty almost sake-like character, creamy almond, lime rind, fine chalky texture, and a finish of excellent length. Really good Chardonnay, and all things considered, jolly good value. Charismatic, is my last word on this wine. Say no more. Drink 2024-2030.
    94 points
    Gary Walsh – The Wine Front

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    2023 Fin Wines Dandelions & Bumblebees
    Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $31. 99
    Bottle
    $383.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Diam Cork

    Fin Wines, launched in January 2020 by JonJo McEvoy, Oliver Johns, and Angus Hean, is a fermentation collective based in Dixons Creek, Yarra Valley, on Wurundjeri Country. Focused on producing fresh, fun, and highly drinkable wines, ciders, and piquettes, they use minimal intervention techniques like spontaneous fermentation, no filtering, and minimal additives. The 10-acre vineyard, planted in the early 1990s on grey-red sandy loam over clay, is sustainably farmed to preserve soil and biodiversity. Its mix of south and north-facing slopes benefits from cooling influences from nearby hills.

    This textural white is a blend of Roussanne, Sauvignon Blanc, and Viognier. The Roussanne and Viognier come from the mineral-rich Box Grove site on the Goulburn River floodplains, while the Sauvignon Blanc is sourced from a granite-laden site in the Strathbogie Ranges. Handpicked fruit was pressed into a mix of oak and stainless steel, with the Sauvignon Blanc spending a week on skins before wild fermentation. Fresh and zesty, it features pear, citrus, and white stone fruit, with hints of wildflowers and a beeswax-like texture.
    Alc. 12.5%

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    2024 Fin Wines Yay! Pinot Noir
    Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $31. 99
    Bottle
    $383.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    ABV: 12%
    Closure: Diam Cork

    Fin Wines, launched in January 2020 by JonJo McEvoy, Oliver Johns, and Angus Hean, is a fermentation collective based in Dixons Creek, Yarra Valley, on Wurundjeri Country. Focused on producing fresh, fun, and highly drinkable wines, ciders, and piquettes, they use minimal intervention techniques like spontaneous fermentation, no filtering, and minimal additives. The 10-acre vineyard, planted in the early 1990s on grey-red sandy loam over clay, is sustainably farmed to preserve soil and biodiversity. Its mix of south and north-facing slopes benefits from cooling influences from nearby hills.

    This 100% Pinot Noir from Coldstream in the Yarra Valley is crafted for a fruit-forward expression. The wine spent 8 days on skins with minimal intervention and just 2 months in barrel to preserve its vibrant early ferment aromatics. Light-bodied with bright acidity, it showcases red berries, blackcurrants, cherries, and a touch of cola nut and licorice, complemented by hints of wild fennel and citrus pith. A fresh, fragrant, and effortless Pinot.
    Alc. 12%

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    2023 Fin Wines La Nina Rose
    Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $31. 99
    Bottle
    $383.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    ABV: 11%
    Closure: Diam Cork

    Fin Wines, launched in January 2020 by JonJo McEvoy, Oliver Johns, and Angus Hean, is a fermentation collective based in Dixons Creek, Yarra Valley, on Wurundjeri Country. Focused on producing fresh, fun, and highly drinkable wines, ciders, and piquettes, they use minimal intervention techniques like spontaneous fermentation, no filtering, and minimal additives. The 10-acre vineyard, planted in the early 1990s on grey-red sandy loam over clay, is sustainably farmed to preserve soil and biodiversity. Its mix of south and north-facing slopes benefits from cooling influences from nearby hills.

    This Cabernet Sauvignon with a touch of Cabernet Franc is handpicked and wild-fermented in old oak, grown on the home block in Dixons Creek. Elegant and savory, it features delicate red berry flavors, hints of rose petal, a mineral edge, and crisp acidity.
    Alc. 11%

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    2024 Fin Wines Speedo Gris
    Nagambie Lakes, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $31. 99
    Bottle
    $383.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    ABV: 11.7%
    Closure: Diam Cork

    Fin Wines, launched in January 2020 by JonJo McEvoy, Oliver Johns, and Angus Hean, is a fermentation collective based in Dixons Creek, Yarra Valley, on Wurundjeri Country. Focused on producing fresh, fun, and highly drinkable wines, ciders, and piquettes, they use minimal intervention techniques like spontaneous fermentation, no filtering, and minimal additives. The 10-acre vineyard, planted in the early 1990s on grey-red sandy loam over clay, is sustainably farmed to preserve soil and biodiversity. Its mix of south and north-facing slopes benefits from cooling influences from nearby hills.

    This 100% Pinot Gris comes from Box Grove Vineyard, planted on sandy soils ideal for whites. Handpicked in two passes, half the fruit is on Roussanne rootstock and the rest on Cabernet. A mix of carbonic and destemmed fermentation, with 5 days on skins, followed by aging in old oak and stainless steel. Fresh and juicy, it offers flavors of strawberries, pears, mandarin, and white flowers, with a light chalky texture. A playful, vibrant wine full of character.
    Alc. 11.7%

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    2024 Fin Wines Fin Skins
    Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $31. 99
    Bottle
    $383.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Diam Cork

    Fin Wines, launched in January 2020 by JonJo McEvoy, Oliver Johns, and Angus Hean, is a fermentation collective based in Dixons Creek, Yarra Valley, on Wurundjeri Country. Focused on producing fresh, fun, and highly drinkable wines, ciders, and piquettes, they use minimal intervention techniques like spontaneous fermentation, no filtering, and minimal additives. The 10-acre vineyard, planted in the early 1990s on grey-red sandy loam over clay, is sustainably farmed to preserve soil and biodiversity. Its mix of south and north-facing slopes benefits from cooling influences from nearby hills.

    A 50:50 blend of Riesling and Arinto, this collaboration combines Fin's Riesling with Box Grove's Arinto. Skin-fermented for 3 weeks, it’s a highly aromatic, oxidative, and textural wine. Bursting with florals like frangipani and sweet peas, the palate is lush and seamless, offering tropical notes of lychee, mangosteen, and guava, along with juicy peaches. A subtle salinity adds a refreshing, ocean-breeze finish.
    Alc. 12.5%

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    2024 Garagiste Le Stagiaire Pinot Noir
    Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $32. 99
    Bottle
    $395.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2024-2030)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Deep dark red core with a bright purple red tinged hue. Fragrant freshly crushed cherry, violet, strawberry and fresh herb scents sail out of the glass trailed by hints of clove, forest floor and spice. Nicely fleshed the palate is layered with seductive cherry and strawberry fruits infused with fresh herbs. Some forest floor and spice elements linger underneath. Polished tannins with bright acidity lending youthful freshness. Finishes long, juicy and spicy.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

    Other Reviews....
    These samples were addressed to Sir Gary Walsh, and quite frankly, I think I deserve a knighthood, though obviously I’d refuse it, being a man of the people.

    Spicy, perfumed, complex. It has plenty of structure, juicy cherry flavour, bright but balanced acidity, and excellent length. A short note for an impressive wine. What else do you need to know? Oh, yes, it drinks a charm. Drink 2024-2030+
    94 points
    Gary Walsh – The Wine Front

    Australian Distilling Co. Festive Season Gin Gift Pack (3 x 200ml)
    Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $99. 99
    Bottle
    $1199.88 Dozen

    Perfect for gift giving or a delightful indulgence, this pack includes three award winning gins - Australian Distilling Co. Shiraz Gin 38.5% ABV, Australian Distilling Co. Gin 40% ABV and Australian Distilling Co. Rhapsody Ruby Gin 48% Alc./Vol.

    Waterford Gaia Edition 2.1 Single Malt Irish Whisky (700ml)
    IRELAND
    $129. 99
    Bottle
    $1559.88 Dozen
    ABV: 50%

    Whiskyfun.com was enamored with the inaugural release, describing it as "extremely impressive" (90 points). Arriving with similar credentials (unpeated, locally grown organic barley, aged in x-bourbon and x-red wine casks), Gaia 2.1 promises another delicately complex Irish. Bottled at 50% Alc./Vol. Non chill-filtered.

    Other reviews... An enormously impressive whiskey. At just 4 years old, it’s very full-bodied and characterful, with good complexity. It doesn’t taste old or anything, but it’s reached the level of maturity where those younger grassy notes, present in Gaia 1.1, are absent in this second release. The scotch comparison that I had in my head was Daftmill – this has that level of complexity and fruity brightness. - whiskybase.com

    Notes from the producers... Appearance: Golden peach with super rich and thick oils on the glass. Nose: Orange peel, fresh soil, bread crust, brown sugar, milk chocolate, fresh fruit salad, fig roll biscuits, lavender, sweet marshmallows, butter milk. Taste: Spicy, white pepper, grapefruit, dry heat, liquorice, cherries, coco powder, wine gums, dry toast, salted peanuts, lemon zest. Finish: A dry spice dance that tangos and waltz's like a happy couple into the golden peach sunset.

    The Macallan A Night On Earth In Jerez Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)
    Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
    $230. 00
    Bottle
    $2760.00 Dozen
    ABV: 43%

    The 2024 release in Macallan's 'A Night on Earth' series was created in collaboration with Jerez-born artist, María Melero, whose festive designs capture the spirit of celebration in her hometown. Named A Night on Earth in Jerez de la Frontera, the whisky pays tribute to the Spanish region where The Macallan’s cask journey begins, laying the foundation for the whisky that follows. It goes without saying that the spirit inside comes aged in sherry-seasoned American and European oak casks! As usual, this is bottled with a natural colour at 43% Alc./Vol. and comes with an impressive 'fold-out' presentation case.

    Notes from the producers... With a deep amber colour and an aroma reminiscent of dried fruit, dark chocolate and spices, this whiskey is a true sensory experience. The palate is complex and full-bodied with notes of sherry, raisins and caramel, balanced with spices and oak, giving a long and satisfying finish.

    Stolichnaya Salted Karamel Vodka (700ml)
    LATVIA
    $62. 99
    Bottle
    $755.88 Dozen
    ABV: 37.5%

    Although this is a brand which is often associated with Russia, it's not made in Russia nor under Russian ownership or control. Launched in 2012, Stoli hold claim to being the first to market a salted caramel infused vodka. Extracting the most flavourful components from caramel candy combined with sugar and a hint of salt results in an irresistible, luxurious dessert-style combination. The base spirit remains the company's famous grain vodka, triple-filtered through quartz sand and a birch activated charcoal column to ensure its outstanding quality and purity. Works as a standalone shooter or in cocktail variations of the Bloody Mary, Moscow Mule or Vodka Martini. 37.5% Alc./Vol.

    Other reviews... Clear color. Aromas and flavors of caramel, nutmeg, milk chocolate and hazelnut, and vanilla cream with a glycerous, bright, dryish medium body and a tingling, interesting, medium-length finish manifesting notes of caramel and butterscotch, vanilla and hazelnut, raspberry and cinnamon, and heavy whipping cream. This seems purposefully crafted to be added to coffee desserts and drinks or use in your next espresso martini. 94 points - tastings.com

    ...Prominent caramel as promised but with hot spicy notes dominating the saltiness... We can see this being a popular shot. 4.5 stars - diffordsguide.com

    Havana Club Spiced Rum (700ml)
    CUBA
    $59. 99
    Bottle
    $719.88 Dozen
    ABV: 35%

    A sweet, tropical spiced rum from Havana Club, made with a combination of its double aged rum and a blend of warming, exotic spices. Expect notes of ginger, ripe guava, toasted coconut, vanilla and pineapple. 35% Alc./Vol.

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    Bruichladdich Octomore 15.1 Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)
    Islay, SCOTLAND
    $280. 00
    Bottle
    $3360.00 Dozen
    ABV: 59.1%

    The latest tranche of Octomore has arrived and is expected to be in high demand. Famous as the world's peatiest whisky, production makes up just 5% of Bruichladdich's output which explains why some expressions sell out fast. If you're new to the label, one aspect of Octomore's branding can be confusing. For each annual release, the first number stands for the series. We're up to number 15. The digit after the decimal point is where it gets complicated. ".1" signifies maturation in ex-bourbon casks. It's Octomore 'naked', so to speak, with no fancy wood treatment. ".2" is a broader classification that focuses on European oak. These casks could have previously held anything from red wine to sherry or even cognac. Finally, ".3’s" are distilled from 100% Islay barley rather than barley that might have been shipped from the mainland. American oak and European oak are used, with the formula changing for each release.

    Other reviews... After 15 years of Octomore, it feels like they must have burned through all the peat in Scotland to produce this ultra-smoky whisky. Apparently that’s not the case, as the Octo-trio is back again with one question on its mind: How much peat are you ready to handle? As usual Octomore has plenty of surprises in store for you, and none of them revolve around making your mouth taste like the bottom of an ashtray. 5 years old (as is the norm), bourbon-barreled in 72% first-fill and 28% re-charred barrels; peated to 108.2 ppm of phenols — fairly low for Bruichladdich. 100% Scottish Concerto barley. A little light on the peat this year, but few may notice. Oaky, smoky, and toasty on the nose, with overtones of beef barbecue and black pepper. Vanilla and some banana fruit notes are secreted into the experience, but available if you seek them out. Quite toasty and tannic on the palate, with growing notes of smoked meats and fresh, green grass. The fruit is muted and tamped down. though the banana quality creeps into focus with time, paired with a nutty green walnut character. Smoky, charry bonfire notes are never far from reach, the finish ringed with saline and notes of wet wood. A little blunt for the brand compared to prior expressions. 118.2 proof. - drinkhacker.com

    ...deliciously sweet – wonderfully phenolic, but not drying or just a mouthful of carbon. It is superbly complex, with hints of vanilla, toffee, and perhaps even citrus lurking underneath the peat. - whiskyandwisdom.com

    ...a mix of floral and campfire smoke on the nose. The wood here delivers a sweet barbecue note full of vanilla, toffee, coconut, custard and malt, with some slightly fruity and tropical notes on the finish and offers a bit of salinity. It’s complex and delicious. - insidehook.com

    Bundaberg Master Distiller's Collection Small Batch Silver Reserve Rum (700ml)
    Bundaberg, Queensland, AUSTRALIA
    $69. 99
    Bottle
    $839.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    This is Bundy's foray into the large white rum category. Crafted by blending white rum with the smoothest aged reserves and matured for four years in first-fill American oak bourbon barrels, it's then charcoal filtered for a smooth & clean finish. Reportedly it has a subtle Bundy taste which makes it something you can drink straight. And while not at the standard of some of the tastier Caribbean rums, it works well as a mixer. Try it in your next Mojito. 40% Alc./Vol.

    Notes from the producers... Palate: Perfect balance of tropical fruit flavour & spice. Finish: Finishes with hints of vanilla and oak.

    Gold Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2021

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    2024 Muto Prosecco
    Murray Darling, Vic, AUSTRALIA
    $21. 99
    Bottle
    $263.88 Dozen
    ABV: 11%
    Closure: Crown Seal

    Muto Wine is operated by the Smit family, based in Tallarook, Victoria. They utilise climate-appropriate, alternative varieties to produce wines that are characterised by their integrity, thoughtful production, and pure drinkability.
    Sourced from the Chalmers Merbein vineyard, destemmed fruit was basket pressed to tank for wild-fermentation and matured on lees for 6 months. Bubbles were created using the Charmat method before bottling on site with minimal sulphur.
    A lacy mousse subsides to reveal a pale straw coloured core that has pale gold tinged edges and a very fine bead flowing through it. Drifting through the nose are attractive ripe pear, baked apple and quince scents followed by some subtle dried honey and toast notes. Vividly crisp green apple, quince and lemon fruits have a zippy, electric like feel across the palate. Finishes bone dry and chalky with some minerality also evident.
    Alc. 11%

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    2021 Querciabella Chianti Classico
    Tuscany, ITALY
    $47. 99
    Bottle
    $575.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2024-2030)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Cork

    First produced in 1974 Querciabella’a Chainti Classico sees 14 months maturation in fine to extra fine grained oak barriques (225 Litre) and tonneaux (500 Litre), and partially in larger oak vessels, before the final blend is assembled.
    Dark red black tinged colour with a dark red hue. Attractive red currant and red cherry aromas infused with rose petals are trailed by some tobacco, earth, Mediterranean herb and spice notes. Delicious red currant and red cherry fruits carry ample freshness across the mid weighted palate providing it with an energetic feel. Infusions Mediterranean herbs, subtle dusty earth, tobacco and spice extend across the back half. Slightly chalky tannins impart grip onto the long, bright and savoury red fruited finish.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 14%

    Other Reviews…..
    The 2021 Chianti Classico is fabulous. Bright and punchy, with terrific resonance, this wine shows just how compelling the vintage is. Readers will find a Chianti Classico of dynamic energy and volume. Dark red cherry, purplish fruit, lavender, rose petal, spice and a gentle kiss of French oak build into the sumptuous, vibrant finish. Superb. The 2021 was aged in 500-liter barrels (5-6% new) for 14 months and is a blend of fruit from Greve, Gaiole and Radda. Drink 2023-2036.
    93 points
    Antonio Galloni – Vinous

    A saturated purple/magenta hue, the 2021 Chianti Classico is lush and fresh with aromas of black raspberry, black cherry, violet, and fresh leather. Plush and inviting, with bright acidity along the sides of the palate shining through, it offers a velvety texture with a long finish. It’s polished but not oaky and has a very refined feel, with medium to full body and a long and balanced finish. Drink 2026-2040.
    93 points
    Audrey Frick – JebDunnuck.com

    This has a fresh character with ripe cherries and raspberries as well as dried flowers, bark and stones. Polished and textural with a medium body and vivid acidity. Focused and fresh with chalky tannin structure and a linear finish with notes of citrus and minerals. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.
    93 points
    JamesSuckling.com

    This red is precise, offering cherry, raspberry, rose, iron and tobacco flavors fused to a steely, dense and vibrant structure. Balanced and intense, building to a long aftertaste infused with fruit and mineral notes. Best from 2026 through 2045. 
    93 points
    WineSpectator.com

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    2022 Mr Riggs Outpost Coonawarra Cabernet
    Coonawarra, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    Reduced from $21.99
    $19. 99
    Bottle
    $239.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2024-2032)
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Ben Riggs sourced the fruit for this excellent Cabernet Sauvignon from one of Coonawarra’s top growers - Michael Wetherall’s, Wetherall Estate. From two premium vineyards on the estate that are a combination of terra rossa and sandy loam soils, the sites are located at the northern end of the region and are traditionally some of the earlier ripening blocks that deliver lower yields but excellent concentration. Picked on different days and from different blocks to allow for optimum ripening and multiple blending options, parcels of fruit for this Cabernet were separately fermented in 5 tonne open fermenters. On skin fermentation was completed before pressings were sent to barrel to complete fermentation in a 30% new French and 5% American oak combination.
    Dense midnight black heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Elevated blackcurrant, black olive, mulberry and tobacco scents fill the nostrils with some spicy vanillin cedar and bay leaf notes also chiming in. Layered across the medium to full bodied palate with plenty of intensity are rich blackcurrant and mulberry fruits. Lingering underneath are notions of liquorice, vanillin cedar, tobacco and spicy bay infusions. Amply fleshed it has a sturdy, fine grained tannin structure which lends some firmness to the long, deeply fruited conclusion.
    Drink over the next 6-8 years.
    Alc. 14.5%

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    2024 Hahndorf Hill Pinot Grigio
    Adelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $23. 99
    Bottle
    $287.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2024-2025)
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Made from hand-harvested grapes that are sourced from three different and varying sites in the Adelaide Hills. Brilliant water like core with a faint tinge of green around the edges. Elevated pear, lime and green to red apple scents flood the nostrils trailed by some wet stone and delicate fresh herb notes. Casting a slippery feel across the mouth watering palate are delicious pear, green apple and lime fruits. Infusions of fresh herbs and wet stone also chime in. Lively acidity finishing dry, long and pure. Trophy winner at the 2024 Sydney Royal Wine Show and the National Cool Climate Wine Show.
    Drink over the next year.
    Alc. 12.5%

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    2024 Dromana Estate Tuerong Park Pinot Noir
    Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    Reduced from $23.99
    $19. 99
    Bottle
    $239.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2024-2029)
    ABV: 13.8%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Established in 1982, Dromana Estate was one of the early pioneers to recognise the potential of the Mornington Peninsula. Their Tuerong Park label are single vineyard wines produced from selected parcels of fruit and offer great bang for your buck.
    The long awaited return of our best selling Pinot doesn’t disappoint, already drinking superbly you’d be hard pressed to find better value on the Mornington Peninsula or anywhere else for that matter.

    Moreish Mornington Peninsula Pinot that delivers unbeatable value.

    Dark red colour with black shaded edges and a light red hue. Heightened aromatics of spicy dark cherry, strawberry, violet and clove show wonderful intensity with some trailing rhubarb and brambly cedar like notes also chiming in for additional interest. Delicious dark cherry and strawberry fruits make a supple entry onto the palate and show excellent concentration. Surprisingly complex for a such a young wine, complimenting rhubarb, dried herb, bramble and spicy cedar characters ensue. Powerful and expansive it possesses very polished tannins to finish long, smooth and spicy.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 13.8%

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    2022 Domaine William Fevre Vaulorent Chablis Premier Cru
    Chablis, FRANCE
    $175. 00
    Bottle
    $2100.00 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2024-2030)
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Diam Cork

    Brilliant pale straw colour with a subtle glimmer of green around the edges and a watery hue. Delightful pear and lime aromas infused with fresh herbs show excellent intensity out of the glass complimented by hints of green apple, distinct wet stone and faint hints of dried honey. Concentrated, deep and gorgeously shaped across the palate, moreish pear and lime fruits laced with wet stone greet the front half. Lingering underneath are notions of oyster shell and chalky mineral characters. Brisk acidity with a well rounded, river stone like feel to the long finish.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 12.5%

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    2021 Levantine Hill Chardonnay
    Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $74. 99
    Bottle
    $899.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2024-2030)
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Brilliant very pale straw colour with a distinctive green tone highlighted around the edges and a watery hue. Delightful white peach, nectarine and biscuity oak aromas flow through the nostrils trailed by hints of citrusy nougat and spicy melon. Refined, well fleshed and fresh in its feel across the palate white peach, nectarine and melon fruits are featured over a subtle biscuity oak and gun flint infused back drop. Energetic acidity with an elegant finish that has a faintly fleshed feel to it.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 12.5%

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    2021 Argiano Solengo
    Tuscany, ITALY
    $160. 00
    Bottle
    $1920.00 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2024-2032)
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Cork

    This Super Tuscan was first produced in 1985 and is made from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot and Sangiovese grapes with maturation taking place in French oak barriques (60% new) for a period of 18 months.
    Dense pitch black core with a deep dark red black hue. Alluring aromas of blackcurrant, dark cherry and subtle liquorice infiltrate the olfactory senses complimented by hints of tobacco, vanillin cedar, dried herb and spicy earth notes. Rich and concentrated yet polished and refined the palate is flooded with fleshy blackcurrant, dark cherry and liquorice fruits which are framed by firm, muscular yet integrated tannins. Vanillin cedar, earthy tobacco, dried herb, black olive and spice elements lurk underneath. Outstanding in its power, it finishes very long and deeply fruited with a robust feel.
    Drink over the next 6-8 years.
    Alc. 14.5%

    Other Reviews…..
    Fascinating aromas of blackcurrants, orange peel, stone, minerals and blanched walnuts follow through to a medium to full body with firm and polished tannins that deliver a pleasant, caressing mouthfeel. But it requires more bottle age, as expected. This needs two or three years to show more, but it’s already very pretty. Drink after 2026.
    95 Points
    JamesSuckling.com

    This is very Cabernet, with its black currant, blackberry, violet, cedar and sandalwood notes uplifted by vibrant acidity and energetic tannins. Youthful and even a bit awkward now, yet the mineral-infused aftertaste goes on and on. Shows excellent overall balance and detail. Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot and Sangiovese. Best from 2028 through 2042. 
    95 points
    Wine Spectator

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    Don Fulano 100% Agave Reposado Tequila (700ml)
    Jalisco, MEXICO
    $129. 99
    Bottle
    $1559.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    Rested in a combination of new and used French limousine oak barrels for a minimum of eight months and up to two years, Fulano's Reposado is akin to a smoother, more subdued version of the outstanding Blanco. Lightly peppered agave notes bring freshness and vibrancy to the rounded mouthfeel, while moderate oak influence makes for a point of difference in the category, the barrel input being secondary to the agave keynotes. 40% Alc./Vol. Tasted from a 30ml sample.

    Other reviews... Matured for 8 to 11 months in French Limousin oak. Oak aging gives Don Fulano a lift and a twist, but less than you’d expect. Here the tequila takes on a stronger nose of fruit tones, evoking baked apples with a more forceful cinnamon element, with maple underpinning that still-present vanilla character and a considerably lighter green agave element. It’s not quite candylike either on nose or palate, but it’s definitely on the sweet side, and the palate presents a stronger note of caramel-covered apples, shortbread cookies, all dashed with vanilla. The finish is much more tenacious than the blanco, chewier and hinting at the underlying agave in vagaries that pop in and out as the creamy conclusion slowly comes to an end. - drinkhacker.com

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    Distilleria Negroni Bianco Dry Vermouth (750ml)
    ITALY
    $39. 99
    Bottle
    $479.88 Dozen
    ABV: 18%

    A medium-fresh Bianco with well-defined herbaceous qualities. On the palate, the complex interplay of citrus peel, gentian and wormwood is rounded off in a pleasingly bitter finish. Botanicals include artemisia thyme, oregano, rosemary, vanilla berries, quassia, rhubarb root and angelica. 18% Alc./Vol. Tasted from a 30ml sample.

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    • Organic
    2023 Gunderloch Jean Baptiste Riesling Kabinett Feinherb
    Rheinhessen, GERMANY
    $37. 99
    Bottle
    $455.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2024-2030)
    ABV: 9.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Brilliant very pale straw colour with a distinct greenish tinge to the edges and a watery hue. Aromas of pear, red apple and honeysuckle are trailed by some lime, mandarin and mineral notes. Zippy in its feel with pear, lime, red apple and honeysuckle flavours underpinned by flinty mineral elements. Zesty acidity finishing off dry and energetically frisky.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 9.5%

    Other Reviews….
    A radically cool and delicate riesling for Rheinhessen, where generosity is more or less the rule. Sleek and light-bodied, but with a wonderful racy energy and wet stone mineralty that together make this feel much drier than it really is. Long, extremely clean, lightly spritzy finish. From organically grown grapes with FairChoice certification. Drink or hold. Screw cap.
    93 Points
    JamesSuckling.com

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    2021 Chateau Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape
    Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
    $295. 00
    Bottle
    $3540.00 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 10 Years (2024-2034)
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Cork

    Deep midnight black dark red heart with a dark red hue. Elevated dark to black raspberry, liquorice and red cherry aromas infused with fresh provincial herbs intermix with subtle leather and peppered earth notes. Rich succulent dark to black raspberry, liquorice and black cherry fruits are delivered with balance and refinement despite their opulence and intensity. Herbs du Provence, scorched earth and peppered dried meat characters lend further nuance. Outstanding power with a very polished yet structural tannin framework. Finishes abundantly fresh, amply fruited and long.
    Drink over the next 8-10 years.
    Alc. 14.5%

    Other Reviews….
    Including more Mourvèdre than usual (40%), the 2021 Châteauneuf Du Pape sports a deep ruby/purple hue as well as an utterly classic Beaucastel nose of ripe red and blue fruits, spice, game, truffly earth, and ground pepper. Reminding me of the 2012, it's medium to full-bodied, has a layered, concentrated md-palate, sweet tannins, and a great finish.
    94 Points
    JebDunnuck.com

    The 2021 Chateauneuf du Pape ratchets up the intensity from the Coudelet, adding more pronounced Mourvèdre-derived notes of truffle and tree bark to go with ripe black cherries and plums, crushed stone and hints of dark chocolate. Full-bodied in the mouth, with ample concentration and richness, this gently tannic wine finishes long and velvety, with echoes of licorice and dark fruit. It's a standout from a difficult vintage. Drink 2024-2040.
    94 Points
    Joe Czerwinski – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

    Still a little closed, so the fruit is a bit reserved, but there are already meaty, lavender and rosemary aromas. Well-structured and crisp, the tannins building steadily as it flows over the palate. The concentrated and ripe red fruit is very deftly wrapped around the core. Long, spicy, and licorice finish. Drink from release. From organically grown grapes.
    94 Points
    JamesSuckling.com

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    2019 d’Arenberg The Dead Arm Shiraz
    McLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $69. 99
    Bottle
    $839.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 20 Years (2024-2044)
    ABV: 15%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Impenetrable pitch black heart with an equally deep dark red black hue. Wafting through the nostrils are heady ripe blackberry, liquorice and dark plum aromas which intermesh with vanillin oak, hints of dark chocolate, scorched earth and pepper. Exuberantly rich and densely concentrated, the hefty palate is saturated with opulent blackberry, liquorice and dark plum fruits which are framed by firm, muscular tannins. Spicy vanillin oak, scorched earth and peppered fennel characters tail off through the finish. Magnificent power with a long, lushly fruited yet rather robust conclusion. Still remarkably youthful this can be cellared a further 10-20 years.
    Alc. 15%

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    2023 Motley Cru Pinot Noir
    King Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $19. 99
    Bottle
    $239.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now (2024)
    ABV: 12%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Semi translucent red to dark red colour with a light red hue. Rhubarb and cherry aromas mix with dried herb and forest floor notes. Light in body the palate is delicately flavoured with rhubarb, cherry, dried herb and spice characters. Sharpish acidity with modest power, polished tannins and a short finish.
    Drink now.
    Alc. 12%

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    • 95
    • Nick's Import
    • Reduced
    2022 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Reserve Pre-Arrival Offer
    Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
    Reduced from $150.00
    $120. 00
    Bottle
    $1440.00 Dozen
    Closure: Cork

    Pre-arrival offer $120 / arrival price $150

    Domaine du Pegau Reserve is produced from 85% Grenache, 9% Syrah and 4% Mourvedre, Counoise and other varieties. The grapes are not destemmed, and the natural yeast fermentation is completed in traditional, cement vats before ageing an average of 24 months in old foudres.

    Other Reviews....
    A quick assemblage from foudres of the 2022 Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvée Réservée reveals a dark-fruited, spicy style, enlivened by hints of violets and garrigue. Full-bodied, rich and densely concentrated, with a long, silky finish, it looks to be a near-carbon copy of the stunning, cellar-worthy 2019. Drink 2025-2045.
    95-97 points
    Joe Czerwinski - Wine Advocate (Oct 13, 2023)

    Showing a solid step up over last year, the 2022 Châteauneuf Du Pape Cuvée Reservée is a ripe, sexy, incredibly complex Pégau that's just about overflowing with red and black fruits, herbes de Provence, pepper, and leather-like aromatics. Reminding me slightly of a more elegant, less concentrated example of the 2009, it has full-bodied richness, a broad, layered mouthfeel, and a great finish. It's already hard to resist yet should evolve nicely for 15-20 years if well stored.
    94-96 points
    Jeb Dunnuck

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    3. Payment is due at the time of ordering to secure stocks.
    4. The wines are being collected and shipped in refrigerated containers and are due to arrive in May 2025.
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    • 98
    • Nick's Import
    • Reduced
    2019 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Laurence Pre-Arrival Offer
    Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
    Reduced from $175.00
    $140. 00
    Bottle
    $1680.00 Dozen
    Closure: Cork

    Pre-arrival offer $140 / arrival price $175

    While previously Cuvee Laurence was made from a specific barrel selection, today the wine is same blend as the Reserve except it has been aged in barrel for a longer period of time. The grapes are not destemmed, and the natural yeast fermentation is completed in traditional, cement vats before ageing in old, French oak barrels for an average of 4 years. This extended ageing in old casks allows for an osmosis between the suppleness of the tannins and the spices of the old wood. On average, close to 650 cases are produced each vintage of Domaine du Pegau Cuvee Laurence.

    Other Reviews....
    Very muscular, meaty and gamey, with wonderful spicy complexity on the full-bodied and highly structured palate. This has terrific concentration and compact fine tannins at its core. Enormously dense at the monumental finish. Not easy to find the right words for all this. The blend is identical to this producer’s Cuvee Reservee, but is matured much longer in cask and was bottled in February 2024. Drink or hold.
    98 points
    Stuart Pigott - JamesSuckling.com

    Tasted from bottle, the 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape Cuvée Laurence is heavenly stuff that tastes like the essence of Provence. Sporting a deeper ruby/plum hue as well as incredible notes of red and black fruits, new saddle leather, herbes de Provence, licorice, and God knows what else, these all carry to a full-bodied, powerful, unctuous effort that has tons of richness, sweet tannins, and a great finish. It reminds me of a great vintage from the late Henri Bonneau. It's ready to go today, yet I see no reason it shouldn't evolve gracefully over the coming 15+ years or more. Drink 2024 - 2040.
    98 points
    Jeb Dunnuck

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    3. Payment is due at the time of ordering to secure stocks.
    4. The wines are being collected and shipped in refrigerated containers and are due to arrive in May 2025.
    5. Nicks Wine Merchants reserve the right to pass on any changes in Government duties and taxes and delivery charges from the date of order to the date of final delivery of the wine.
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    • 92
    • 93
    • Nick's Import
    • Reduced
    2023 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Reserve Blanc Pre-Arrival Offer
    Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
    Reduced from $110.00
    $89. 99
    Bottle
    $1079.88 Dozen
    Closure: Cork

    Pre-arrival offer $89.99 / arrival price $110

    Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc is made from a blend of 60% Clairette, 20% Grenache Blanc, 10% Bourboulenc, and 10% Roussanne. Aged in steel tanks, the production is approximately 250-300 cases per year.

    Other Reviews....
    Evoking aromas of herbs, fresh white fruits, spring flowers and jasmine, the 2023 Châteauneuf du Pape Blanc Cuvée Réservée from Domaine du Pégaü possesses a medium to full-bodied, round and enveloping palate with bright acids and an incisive, elegant mid-palate that concludes with a long, ethereal, fruity finish. This fresh, vibrant white wine is composed of 60% Clairette, 20% Grenache Blanc, 10% Bourboulenc and 10% Roussanne, all matured for eight months in stainless steel. Drink 2024-2032.
    92 points
    Joe Czerwinski - Wine Advocate (Sep 13, 2024)

    A blend of 60% Clairette, 20% Grenache Blanc, 10% Bourboulenc, and 10% Roussanne, the 2023 Châteauneuf Du Pape Cuvée Réservée Blanc is exotic and complex, with a singular vibe in its melon, minty herbs, basil, and spice-like aromas and flavors. It's medium-bodied, has a juicy, supple, nicely textured mouthfeel, and good acidity.
    92 points
    Jeb Dunnuck

    A distinctive version, with melon, aloe and mirabelle plum notes showing a flash of green herbs and verbena. Mineral-driven and herbaceous, with floral notes adding nice freshness and fresh acidity coursing from beginning to end, while the savory landing is marked by gunflint. Silky in feel, with chamomile and smoke on the long, mouthwatering finish. Clairette, Grenache Blanc, Roussanne and Bourboulenc. Drink now through 2028.
    93 points
    Kristen Bieler - Wine Spectator

    Conditions of Pre Arrival Offer:
    1. There is no minimum order unless stated.
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    3. Payment is due at the time of ordering to secure stocks.
    4. The wines are being collected and shipped in refrigerated containers and are due to arrive in May 2025.
    5. Nicks Wine Merchants reserve the right to pass on any changes in Government duties and taxes and delivery charges from the date of order to the date of final delivery of the wine.
    6. Errors and omissions excepted.
    7. Delivery charges may apply - these can be determined by visiting the Freight Rates page.

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    • 91
    • Nick's Import
    • Reduced
    2022 Chateau Pegau Cotes du Rhone Villages Cuvee Setier Pre-Arrival Offer
    Cotes du Rhone Villages, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
    Reduced from $29.99
    $25. 99
    Bottle
    $311.88 Dozen
    Closure: Cork

    Pre-arrival offer $25.99 / arrival price $29.99

    Château Pegau is Laurence and Paul Féraud’s 60 hectare estate, located in Sorgues, less than 6 km from Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The wines regularly over deliver, showcasing the estate’s excellent terroir, with the unmistakable imprint of Pegau. Made by Laurence Feraud in the recently built cellar at the estate, the Cuvee Setier is a blend of 60% Grenache, 20% Mouvèdre & 20% Syrah.

    Other Reviews....
    Roughly the same blend as the 2021—60% Grenache and 20% each Mourvèdre and Syrah—the 2022 Cotes du Rhone Villages Cuvee Setier is more perfumed and more concentrated, with floral, violet-like notes joining hints of roasted meat, road tar and dark, plummy fruit. Full-bodied and velvety, it should drink well for at least a decade. Drink 2024-2033.
    91-93 points
    Joe Czerwinski - Wine Advocate (May 17, 2024)

    A dense, well-structured and focus Cotes-du-Rhone Villages with aromas of dark berries, grilled meat, stones and wild herbs with some baking spices. Medium-bodied with chalky tannins. Textural and slightly chewy on the palate, with focus and a serious character. Well built with a firm finish. 60% grenache, 20% syrah and 20% mourvedre. Drink or hold.
    92 points
    James Suckling

    The 2022 Côtes Du Rhône Villages Cuvee Setier checks in as 60% Grenache and 20% each Syrah and Mourvèdre. It's a slightly more concentrated, richer wine than the Côtes Du Rhône and has a beautiful sense of purity in its smoky black fruits, ground pepper, and crushed stone. Rich, tannic, medium-bodied, and concentrated, it’s going to need a year or two.
    91+ points
    Jeb Dunnuck

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    4. The wines are being collected and shipped in refrigerated containers and are due to arrive in May 2025.
    5. Nicks Wine Merchants reserve the right to pass on any changes in Government duties and taxes and delivery charges from the date of order to the date of final delivery of the wine.
    6. Errors and omissions excepted.
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    2022 Chateau Pegau Cotes du Rhone Cuvee Maclura Pre-Arrival Offer
    Cotes du Rhone, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
    Reduced from $26.99
    $22. 99
    Bottle
    $275.88 Dozen
    Closure: Cork

    Pre-arrival offer $22.99 / arrival price $26.99

    A blend of 60% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Mourvedre and 10% Cinsault.

    Other Reviews....
    Still in tank last summer, the 2022 Cotes du Rhone Cuvee Maclura boasts charming layers of blueberries, raspberries and black cherries. A blend of approximately 60% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 10% each Cinsault and Mourvèdre, it's full-bodied and nicely concentrated, with a taut feel on the palate and a long, dusty finish. Drink 2024-2030.
    90-92 points
    Joe Czerwinski - Wine Advocate (May 17, 2024)

    I loved the 2022 Côtes Du Rhône Cuvée Maclura, which would be one heck of a great house red. Spicy red and black fruits, peppery garrigue, leather, and herbes de Provence all give way to a medium-bodied, supple, nicely textured, savory, focused red that’s absolutely loaded with character.
    92 points
    Jeb Dunnuck

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    2022 Ciavolich Montepulciano d’Abruzzo
    Montepulciano D'Abruzzo, ITALY
    $36. 99
    Bottle
    $443.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2024-2028)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Synthetic Cork

    Deep black dark red core with a dark red hue. Freshly crushed dark cherry and liquorice aromas emanate from the glass trailed by some fresh herb, vanillin spice, delicate earth and cinnamon notes. Mid weighted with an appealing freshness the palate features dark cherry and liquorice characters over earthy vanillin spice and subtle cinnamon. Grainy, slightly dryish tannins with bright acidity and a generously fruited finish.
    Drink over the next 3-4 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

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    2022 Bleasdale The Wild Fig Shiraz Grenache Mourvedre
    Langhorne Creek, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $17. 99
    Bottle
    $215.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2024-2029)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Deep black dark red core with a dark red hue. Nosing offers up lifted aromas of liquorice, dark raspberry and black cherry followed by some scorched earth and peppered dried herb notes. Juicy dark raspberry, liquorice and plum fruits show good richness across the mid weighted palate with scorched earth and peppered dried herb elements the back drop. Fleshy fine grained tannins with a generously fruited medium length conclusion.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

    Other Reviews….
    A part-estate, part-grower blend of 67/26/7% shiraz/grenache/mourvèdre. The analysis of 13.5% alcohol, 6.1g/L TA and 3.46 pH are an all-up sweet spot for mouthfeel. On skins 12-14 days, matured for 6 months in used puncheons or tank (to retain freshness). Blending at different times for different purposes is part of 'the knowledge.' The wine is ridiculously good, likely to cause dribbling when tasting. And yes, another 95-pointer. Drink by 2028.
    95 Points
    James Halliday – Australian Wine Companion

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    2021 Poonawatta Four Corners Cabernet Sauvignon
    Eden Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $34. 99
    Bottle
    $419.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2024-2029)
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Dense midnight black heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Expressive blackcurrant and mulberry aromas fill the nostrils complimented by cedary tobacco, dried herb, brambly earth and spice notes. Rich, bold and velvety textured the palate delivers concentrated blackcurrant, liquorice and mulberry fruits over a cedary tobacco, dried herb and brambly spice infused back drop. Very fine grained tannins. Possessing a ripe, fleshy texture, it shows ample power and depth finishing long and spicy.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 14.5%

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    2023 Maude Pinot Noir
    Central Otago, NEW ZEALAND
    $37. 99
    Bottle
    $455.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2024-2030)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Includes 15% whole bunches with maturation taking place in French oak barriques for a period of 10 months. Dark red in colour with black shaded edges and a bright red purple tinged hue. Elevated dark cherry and strawberry scents are trailed by fresh herb, subtle anise and spicy cedar notes. Light in body the palate features fleshy cherry and strawberry fruits over infusions of fresh herbs, delicate forest floor and spicy cedar. Fine grained tannins finishing fresh and elegant.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

    • 89
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    2022 Talosa Toscana Rosso di Montepulciano
    Tuscany, ITALY
    $32. 99
    Bottle
    $395.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2024-2027)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Diam Cork

    A blend of 85% Sangiovese and 15% Merlot/Canaiolo aged in stainless steel and large barrels for 3 months. Dark red core with black shaded edges and a red to dark red hue. Nosing offers up earthy morello and dark cherry, dried herb, tobacco as well as spice notes. Medium bodied the palate has a rustic feel to it with dark cherry and morello cherry fruits overlaying an earthy back drop of dried herbs and spice. Slightly chalky tannins and bright acidity with a dryish, touch grippy finish.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 14%

    • 92
    2022 Paladino Montepulciano d’Abruzzo
    Montepulciano D'Abruzzo, ITALY
    $14. 99
    Bottle
    $179.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2024-2026)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Deep black dark red colour with a dark red hue. A pleasing mix of morello and dark cherry as well as liquorice aromas greet the nostrils followed by some dried herb, earthy incense and spice like notes. Mid weighted the palate features juicy morello cherry and liquorice flavours over earthy incense and spicy dried herb elements. Chewy tannins with a generously fruited mid length conclusion.
    Drink over the next 1-2 years.
    Alc. 13%

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    2022 South By South West Sangiovese
    Margaret River, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $29. 99
    Bottle
    $359.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now (2024)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Semi translucent dark red to brick red colour with a brick red hue. Aromas of dried cherries, earth and dried herbs mix with new leather notes. Light, herby and earthy with amaro like characters, bramble and some stewed cherry elements evident across the palate. Slightly grainy tannins and bright acidity with a tangy feel to the short finish.
    Drink now.
    Alc. 13%

    • 88
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    2020 Small Boots Pinot Noir
    Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $32. 99
    Bottle
    $395.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2024-2025)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Includes 25% whole bunch fruit with maturation taking place in French oak for a period of 10 months. Semi translucent red to dark red colour with black toned edges and a light brick red hue. Aromas of dark cherry and anise are followed by earth and dried herb notes with a whiff of amaro also evident. Making a smooth, supple entry are cherry, amaro, dried herb, earth and spice characters. Lively blood orange like acidity perks up the back half. Polished tannins with a tangy feel to the finish.
    Drink over the next year.
    Alc. 13.5%

    • 89
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    2014 Chateau Meillac Bordeaux Superieur (375ml)
    Bordeaux Superieur, Bordeaux, FRANCE
    $15. 99
    Bottle
    $191.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now (2024)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Diam Cork

    Chateau Meillac is a Bordeaux Superior from Domaine Serisier vineyards running down the slope of the limestone plateau one kilometre from Chateau Cadillac. The limestone plateau is one in a series of riverside hills and plateaus where the appellations of Saint-Émilion and Pomerol sit. Chateau Meillac, is located on the site near to the town of St Romain la Virvée.

    A blend of 85% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon. Dark red core with black tinged edges and a dark red hue. Aromas of red currant and mulberry are intertwined with earth, old cedar, tobacco and spicy leather notes. Medium bodied with blackcurrant flavours to the fore, tertiary elements of earthy tobacco, dried herbs, leather and spice then move in. Dryish, slightly grippy tannins with an elegant aftertaste dominated by tertiary characters as the fruit dries out towards the finish.
    Drink now.
    Alc. 14%

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    2024 Ricca Terra Colour of Calmness Rose
    Riverland, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $19. 99
    Bottle
    $239.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2024-2026)
    ABV: 11.2%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Made from Nero d’Avola and Sangiovese grapes. Bright rose pink tinged colour. Delightful scents of raspberry, pomegranate and musk stream through the nostrils with plenty of intensity followed by some peach and delicate wet stone notes. Light and crunchy with an electric feel, flavours of pomegranate, raspberry and peach are featured over a stony mineral infused back drop. Crisp, citrus like acidity finishing dry and tense.
    Drink over the next 1-2 years.
    Alc. 11.2%

    • 91
    2023 Pasqua Rosato
    Puglia, ITALY
    $14. 99
    Bottle
    $179.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now (2024)
    ABV: 12%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Translucent damask pink in colour. Aromas of nectarine, strawberry and blood orange are trailed by some spice notes. Tangy blood orange, peach and strawberry fruits mix with some spicy musk elements. Finishes dry with crisp acidity which imparts a frisky feel across the lengthy conclusion.
    Drink now.
    Alc. 12%

    • 91
    2023 Tomfoolery Young Blood Shiraz
    Barossa, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $27. 99
    Bottle
    $335.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2024-2028)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Dense pitch black heart with a dark purple black tinged hue. Pronounced liquorice, dark plum and freshly crushed blackberry scents flood the nostrils followed by some vanillin spice, subtle inky earth and peppered fennel notes. Juicy plum, liquorice and blueberry fruits have a fresh crunchy feel with some inky earth and peppered fennel characters ensuing. Bright lively acidity and polished tannins with an energetically fruity finish.
    Drink over the next 3-4 years.
    Alc. 14%

    • 92
    • Special Order Product – Delayed Dispatch
    2023 Forage Supply Co. Rib Tickler Shiraz
    Barossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $32. 99
    Bottle
    $395.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2024-2028)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Deep black dark red colour with a vibrant dark purple hue. Pronounced dark plum and liquorice aromas are accompanied by some vanillin cedar, earth and subtle dried herb notes. Juicy dark plum and blueberry fruits greet the mid weighted palate with notions of spicy vanillin cedar, earth and dried herbs lying underneath. Polished tannins with a fleshy mid length finish.
    Drink over the next 3-4 years.
    Alc. 14%

    • 93
    • Biodynamic
    • Organic
    • Special Order Product – Delayed Dispatch
    2020 Chateau Puynard Sans Soufre Ajoute
    Cotes de Blaye, Bordeaux, FRANCE
    $39. 99
    Bottle
    $479.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2024-2030)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Diam Cork

    A 100% Merlot made Sulphur free with no oak. Dense inky black heart with a dark red black tinged hue. Pronounced blackcurrant and liquorice aromas are intermeshed with earthy graphite and black olive notes. Rich blackcurrant and liquorice fruits carry ample flesh over a back drop of scorched earth, graphite and black olive. Sturdy structural feel with some subtle tannic grip to the mid length finish.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 14%

    • 97
    • Hot Item
    • 96
    • 96
    2021 Coriole Lloyd Reserve Shiraz
    McLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $110. 00
    Bottle
    $1320.00 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 15 Years (2024-2039)
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Magnificent super saturated inky black colour with a very deep black dark red hue. Wafting through the olfactory senses with tremendous intensity are blackberry, liquorice and dark plum aromas which are complimented by vanillin cedar, dark chocolate, subtle earthy graphite like notes and pepper. Rich, densely concentrated and opulently textured, the palate is drenched with lush blackberry, liquorice and dark plum fruits which have a mouth coating effect. Subtle notions of dark chocolate, vanillin cedar, scorched earth and spice ensue. Deeply layered and substantial it boasts magnificent power and intensity. Firm yet well meshed velvet like tannins provide great structure. Concludes exceptionally long and seductive.
    Drink over the next 10-15 years.
    Alc. 14.5%

    Other Reviews….
    From vines over 100 years old; matured in French oak, about 25% new. This feels the more ‘traditional’ of the 2021 reserve shiraz bottlings, with a typically dense core of dark fruits adorned with star anise, bitter chocolate, laurel, brewed coffee, turned earth and a gentle but apparent sheen of oak. It’s a powerful wine with substantial tannin, but the evolving stewardship of the younger Lloyds has been fine-tuning the portfolio for a little while now, with this suitably refined, if perhaps appealing to drinkers with a little nostalgia for headier times. Either way, it’s a keenly crafted and balanced wine of place. Drink by 2036.
    96 Points
    Marcus Ellis – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

    A shiraz of depth, power and impressive precision. Palate-staining dark fruit, licorice, kirsch and smoked meats. There is ample oak, and yet despite the tannic mettle and powerful extract, this is a wine of considerable poise and grace. In other words, it doesn't feel heavy. Superb length and glimpses of the many layers as they unravel with each visit back to the glass. Best after 2028. Screw cap.
    96 Points
    JamesSuckling.com

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