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2023 Wendouree Shiraz MataroClare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$130. 00Bottle$1560.00 DozenABV: 13.2%Closure: Screw CapOther Reviews….
A blend of Shiraz (66%) and Mataro from 1893 Central, and 1919 Eastern and 1920 bush vines. I opened this Thursday night and had a quick taste and I’ve now come back to it Saturday afternoon. I don’t usually do this, not least because I don’t want to cut Fluffy Hair Adair’s grass, though it’s been interesting in a way. I’ve pretty much the same opinion of the wine now as I did then, though it has fleshed out and settled a bit as a result of extended airing.Quite minty, with honey and black fruit, flowering basil, nuts, cedar and cocoa. It has some orange juice tang to acidity and flavour, perhaps a little mead-like in a way, almond paste and orange peel, a light grainy grip to tannin with a sort of sooty feel, blue fruit and sour cherry on a finish of solid length. It’s a little bit edgy, though it’s still a good wine of character and interest. Drink 2027 - 2036+.
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2023 Wendouree Shiraz MalbecClare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$130. 00Bottle$1560.00 DozenABV: 13.2%Closure: Screw CapOther Reviews….
I’ll fill in the vineyards and the blend when the details come to hand, though it’s usually around 60/40 from 1919 Eastern and 1989 Western.This has perfume and concentration even though it’s only medium-weight. Cherry, plum, mocha, dried roses, some spice and nougat. Tannin is ripe and fleshy, a little gummy though in a good way, acidity sits well within the wine, and there’s heaven forbid, a bit of a yum factor and raspberry plushness that allows it to drink well young. Length is very good. One of the best Wendouree wines from this vintage for me. Really like this. Drink 2025 - 2040+.
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2023 Alex Moreau Bourgogne ChardonnayBurgundy, FRANCE$115. 00Bottle$1380.00 DozenABV: 13%Closure: CorkSignificant changes have taken place at the estate previously known as Bernard Moreau, as brothers Alex and Benoît have divided the domaine and now run separate operations. Starting with the 2021 vintage, the estate has now been renamed Domaine Alex Moreau in recognition of Alex's three decades of dedication to the family venture.
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Aromas of petrol, straw and various white orchard fruit are complemented by lush but punchy flavors that conclude in a mildly rustic that displays solid depth and persistence. This is quite good for its level and it's slightly more structured than the average example as well for those who like to age their Bourgogne. Drink through 2027+.
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Allen Meadows - BurghoundThe 2023 Bourgogne Blanc offers up aromas of white flowers, citrus zest and sourdough bread, followed by a medium-bodied, fleshy and vibrant palate.
88-89 points
William Kelley - Robert Parker's Wine AdvocateThe 2023 Bourgogne Chardonnay has a fresh bouquet with yellow fruit and light pear scents. The palate is well balanced with a slight creamy texture and hints of praline toward the pretty finish. Drink 2025-2028.
85-87 points
Neal Martin - VinousPale lemon and lime. Racked on its lees in July. The bouquet gives an immediate sense of concentration. A strong core of pure white stone fruit, with a clean fresh and concentrated finish, excellent persistence for this level. Drink from 2026-2029.
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2023 Alex Moreau Chassagne-MontrachetBurgundy, FRANCE$299. 00Bottle$3588.00 DozenABV: 13.5%Closure: CorkSignificant changes have taken place at the estate previously known as Bernard Moreau, as brothers Alex and Benoît have divided the domaine and now run separate operations. Starting with the 2021 vintage, the estate has now been renamed Domaine Alex Moreau in recognition of Alex's three decades of dedication to the family venture.
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A completely different aromatic profile presents notes of petrol, rosemary oil and white-fleshed fruit scents. There is notably better density and volume to the attractively textured medium weight flavors that display fine length on the balanced finale. This does need to develop better depth but that should reasonably occur if given a chance. Worth checking out. Drink through 2029+.
89-91 points
Allen Meadows - BurghoundThe 2023 Chassagne-Montrachet Blanc opens in the glass with aromas of pear, hazelnut and nutmeg, followed by a medium-bodied, ample and lively palate that's quite generous and fruit-driven this year, though I suspect it will tighten up with a second winter on the lees.
89-91 points
William Kelley - Robert Parker's Wine AdvocateThe 2023 Chassagne-Montrachet Village remains the largest of Alex Moreau's cuvées at 50% of total production, despite losing some land through the ending of fermage agreements It has a fresh bouquet with orange blossom and pithy pear scents, a little peachiness coming through with time. The palate is well balanced and harmonious with orange pith and light nectarine notes and quite a graceful finish. Drink 2026-2036.
89-91 points
Neal Martin - VinousPale lemon, a steely white fruit on the nose though quite discreet. Some riper notes on the back of the palate but still this is mainly about a crystalline energy, more backward less flowing than usual but it is all there, with a useful tension to finish. Drink from 2027-2031.
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2023 Alex Moreau Chassagne-Montrachet Morgeot Premier CruBurgundy, FRANCE$480. 00Bottle$5760.00 DozenABV: 13.5%Closure: CorkSignificant changes have taken place at the estate previously known as Bernard Moreau, as brothers Alex and Benoît have divided the domaine and now run separate operations. Starting with the 2021 vintage, the estate has now been renamed Domaine Alex Moreau in recognition of Alex's three decades of dedication to the family venture.
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Pungent aromas of reduction and wood toast lead to caressing yet powerful bigger-bodied flavors that possess a succulent mouthfeel that contrasts somewhat with the robust and slightly rustic finale. If your taste runs to big whites, this qualifies. Drink through 2030+.
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Allen Meadows - BurghoundAromas of pear, apple blossom, sweet citrus oil and nutmeg introduce the 2023 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Morgeot, a medium to full-bodied, fleshy and layered wine built around ripe acids and chalky structuring extract. Once again, it's derived from Les Fairendes.
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William Kelley - Robert Parker's Wine AdvocateThe 2023 Chassagne-Montrachet Morgeots 1er Cru has a tempting bouquet with hints of almond and toffee apple infusing the vibrant citrus fruit—already very seductive and not dissimilar to the Maltroye. The palate is well balanced with a touch of wild peach on the entry. Clementine and even strawberry emerge toward the refined finish. Superb. Drink 2027-2047.
92-94 points
Neal Martin - VinousFrom the Fairendes vineyard. Pale colour. A strikingly stylish bouquet in a pure and elegant white fruit. This expands beautifully on the palate, with good weight that sits lightly in its steely frame, and a particularly appetising finish. Marvellous poise throughout. Drink from 2029-2035.
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2021 Nicks Secret OKR Yarra Valley Sauvignon BlancYarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIAReduced from $29.99$14. 99Bottle$179.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2026-2029)ABV: 12.2%Closure: StelvinThis new Nicks Secret wines hails from one of the biggest names in the Yarra Valley who have been producing wine since 1978. Sourced from an upper Yarra north-facing vineyard, situated on the red volcanic soils of Gladysdale, it was fermented in 500 litre French oak puncheons and then matured for 10 months on lees to provide additional texture.
A dry, Bordeaux styled Sauvignon that combines textural shape with varietal freshness and zip.
Brilliant very pale straw colour with green tinted edges and a watery hue. Aromas of lime and pear are gently overlaid by some smoky notes with hints of grilled asparagus, herbaceous grassy characters and flint. Carry nice textural shape, the palate is detailed with lime, green apple and lemon fruits which meld into a gently smoked pencil shavings back drop of asparagus, herbaceous grassy elements and flinty mineral accents. Crisp refreshing acidity with a dry finish that still shows plenty of zip.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 12.2%Other Reviews….
A blend of 90/10% sauvignon blanc/semillon. Whole-bunch pressed then fermented and matured in 500L puncheons. Left on lees, unstirred. With its appetising aromas of ripe pear, quince and lemon, this is more white Bordeaux in style than Loire Valley, while the dry, flinty medium-bodied palate has good weight and tension. Drink by 2027.
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2019 Nicks Secret OKR Yarra Valley Cabernet MerlotYarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIAReduced from $29.99$13. 99Bottle$167.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)ABV: 13.2%Closure: StelvinThis new Nicks Secret wines hails from one of the biggest names in the Yarra Valley who have been producing wine since 1978. Destined for export markets, where it would normally sell for around $30, it’s now been cleared out a price that’s almost unheard of for quality Yarra Valley Cabernets.
A Yarra Valley Cabernet that shows ample fruit, a savoury elegance and impressive complexity for the price.
Sourced from high quality vineyards in Coldstream, Yarra Glen and Seville, this is a blend of 74% Cabernet Sauvignon and 26% Merlot matured for 15 months in French oak barrels. Totally opaque black dark red colour with a red to dark red hue. Lifted blackcurrant and mulberry scents are intertwined with gentle cigar box, dried herb, earthy black olive and spice notes. Elegant and refined, the medium bodied palate features red to black currant and mulberry fruits which morph into a spicy cedar, subtle earthy tobacco, black olive and dried herb background. Slightly grainy tannins with a savoury medium to long finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
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2023 Tyrrell's Old Patch ShirazHunter Valley, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA$165. 00Bottle$1980.00 DozenABV: 13.5%Closure: Screw CapOther Reviews…..
The most remarkable thing about this impeccably balanced wine is that the grapes are sourced from a tiny plot of vines, planted in 1867, called the 'Old Patch' nestled within the Old Hillside vineyard. It is a pure expression of the site (thought to be the oldest-producing shiraz vines in New South Wales), with its bright, flowing, perfectly ripe red fruit. A subtle halo of fragrant, nutty oak sits over the gorgeously concentrated plummy tones. The majesty of the wine lies in its completeness. It is just one parcel of old-vine shiraz matured in a single French oak cask, with 3040 bottles produced. Drink by 2043.
98 Points
Toni Paterson – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion - 2023 Tyrrell's 4 Acres ShirazHunter Valley, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA$165. 00Bottle$1980.00 DozenABV: 13.8%Closure: Screw Cap
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The brightness, vitality and lightness of being set this apart stylistically from the 8 Acres. However, it is similar in the extraordinary depth of flavour packed into the medium-weight frame, reflective of the old vines from which the wine is made. The vineyard was planted in 1879, making it the oldest on Tyrrell's Ashmans property. Perfumed and gently succulent, with gorgeous rosewater and raspberry sorbet tones, nuanced, savoury oak and a complex matrix of fine tannins. It has an elegant flow and blooms beautifully with air. Drink by 2033.
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2016 Wendouree Cabernet SauvignonClare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$199. 00Bottle$2388.00 DozenABV: 13.5%Closure: Screw CapOther Reviews….
From 1971 and 2002 plantings, so in the Wendouree world, young vines! I’m lead to believe that the maximum purchase of both the Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon is six bottles. Dozens are OK for the rest, at least if your name is Fluffy Hair Adair.Blackcurrant, blackberry, cherry, aniseed and vanilla nougat. Medium bodied, fresh and bright, and has what you might call a ‘high tensile’ feel, kind of like a wire pulled very tight, the way it runs through the mouth. Iron. Steel. Tannin is assertive, but not uncompromising, and the way it surges through the finish line is both athletic, and impressive. It’s not as easy to love as the Malbec or Cabernet Malbec, but the quality is equally high. Less flesh, more bone structure. A wine for aesthetes, perhaps. Age will most certainly not weary it. As it takes the air in the glass, it fills out and flexes most impressively. Drink 2024 - 2049.
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2013 Wendouree Cabernet MalbecClare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$165. 00Bottle$1980.00 DozenABV: 13.8%Closure: Screw CapOther Reviews….
For me, consistently the best wine from Wendouree, in terms of absolute quality. These 2013 wines are very firm and sturdy. Concentrated. It’s The Return of the Iron Fist from Wendouree.This is a wine of rare class and magnificence. So much so that I’m expecting to find an iridescent blue and green feather somewhere around the house any minute, or later on, to further tickle my fancy. Blackcurrant and crème de cassis, ironstone, Dutch licorice and aniseed, violets and cedar. Full bodied, but in an athletic frame – dense, muscular and mineral – tastes like a sculpture that’s been chiseled out of obsidian – slick and shiny, yet deep and impenetrable. Finish is black and so well packed, it almost implodes. Remarkable. Ridiculously good wine. Drink 2019 - 2040+.
97+ Points
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2013 Wendouree Cabernet SauvignonClare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$199. 00Bottle$2388.00 DozenABV: 13.8%Closure: Screw CapOther Reviews….
Tasting the ‘Bordeaux family’ from Wendouree tonight and it’s quite a contrast, and always is, to taste the straight Cabernet alongside the Cabernet Malbec. The (in)famous Fluffy Hair Adair has been dropping a full set of Wendouree around to me for the last five years now, for which I’m very thankful. So we have 2009-2013 reviewed on the site, complete.Lighter, and more lithe and sinewy than the Cabernet Malbec, which is interesting. Redcurrant, blackcurrant, aniseed, cedar and an almost mentholated and twiggy top note, along with some floral perfume. Medium to full bodied, very firm grip and vice-like tannin, though they are ripe and almost chamois-like in texture, crisp and sure acidity, fan of tannin on a long redcurrant and black jelly bean laced finish. Very long term, though I suspect the signature Wendouree gum leaf scent will ride high throughout its life. Drink 2025 - 2045.
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2009 Wendouree Cabernet SauvignonClare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$199. 00Bottle$2388.00 DozenABV: 13.6%Closure: Screw CapOther Reviews….
You might say that having an appreciation of Wendouree Cabernet is something you have, or don’t. Much like boxing.Blackcurrant, mint, cedar wood, aromatic with serious gum and bay leaf action. There’s a sort of toasted Brazil nut character to smell too. It’s very firm and sinewy, with almost stringy tannin, but there’s tight control and impact right the way through to the grainy tannic finish. There’s some stalkiness and bitterness that’s not off-putting, but most certainly present -think dried herb and black tea. It’s bloody long though, with sweet red fruit to temper the assault. Confronting as a young wine. Let it be. Drink 2020 - 2049.
93+ Points
Gary Walsh - The Wine Front (Sep 2011) - 2008 Wendouree Cabernet SauvignonClare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$199. 00Bottle$2388.00 DozenABV: 13.7%Closure: Screw Cap
Wendouree are a small Clare Valley vineyard which have vines up to 100 years old. These old vines are very low yielding resulting in super concentrated fruit. The wines are probably not as big as they use to be, opting for a bit more elegance, however, they do possess an exceptional depth of flavour.
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2020 Les Forts de Latour Pre-Arrival OfferPauillac, Bordeaux, FRANCE$399. 00Bottle$4788.00 DozenABV: 13%Closure: CorkOther Reviews....
The 2020 Les Forts de Latour is composed of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26.5% Merlot and 3.5% Petit Verdot, incorporating a 64-hectoliter tank of Merlot that would normally have been included in the Grand Vin but which didn't fit with this year's blend. Unwinding in the glass with aromas of minty cassis, plums, licorice, pipe tobacco and vanilla pod, it's medium to full-bodied, rich and velvety, with terrific depth at the core and a somewhat more textural, granular profile than the suave 2019. Drink 2027-2055.
94 points
William Kelley - Robert Parker's Wine AdvocateThe 2020 Les Forts de Latour is superb. Hints of gravel, dried herbs, game and licorice weave through a core of dark red/purplish fruit. Spice, cedar and sweet pipe tobacco follow. The purity of the flavors is just striking. Initially a touch reticent, the 2020 fleshes out beautifully with a bit of air. I would give this at least another year or two in bottle. A magnificent Forts de Latour. Drink 2028-2045.
95 points
Antonio Galloni - VinousBlue fruits and lead pencil come through here. Medium to full body. Firm and silky tannins and a crisp and citrusy finish. Nice zest. Floral and fruity. Al dente fruit. Needs four or five years to show its excellence. Try after 2028.
96 points
James SucklingA blockbuster of a Les Forts, the 2020 Les Forts de Latour is based on 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26.5% Merlot, and the rest Petit Verdot and aged 18 months in 60% new French oak. Its deep ruby/plum hue is followed by textbook Latour notes of currants, melted crayon, graphite, and lead pencil shavings. Medium to full-bodied, dense, and concentrated on the palate, it has a powerful, structured mouthfeel, remarkable purity, perfectly ripe tannins, and a great, great finish. It might be the finest Les Forts I've tasted. Hitting 13.1% alcohol, it's approachable today yet has another 30 years of longevity. Drink 2026-2056.
96 points
Jeb DunnuckBeautiful almost sweet violet fragrance, so floral, pot pourri. Round and supple, a lovely weight and texture, warming fruit, deep and concentrated with fleshy, sweet, chewy and mouthwatering tannins, all combing to give a complete and enjoyable expression. Still a touch tight on the finish suggesting this has got plenty more life and potential to age well. What does strike me is how polished it is, it’s finessed but also shiny, sleek, elegant and stylish. I really like this. 79 IPT. 5.1% press wine. 44% production. Drink 2026-2045.
95 points
Georgina Hindle - DecanterRefined, elegant, fresh, vibrant, chewy currants, spice, leafy herbs, flowers, and crisp, red berries with a sense of vibrancy in the nose and on the palate. Elegant in style, with good energy and refinement, there is a nice touch of oceanic influences that comes through with its lift and freshness in the finish. Drink from 2027-2045.
95 points
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Aberlour 13 Year Old Double Cask Matured Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND$149. 99Bottle$1799.88 DozenABV: 40%Other reviews... The recipe combines whiskies matured in American oak and oloroso sherry casks, and serves up hot chocolate powder, red apple, white pepper, oak char, and Asian spices on the nose. The flavor trajectory starts with red apple, sultana, and butterscotch, rolling in baking spices, especially nutmeg and cinnamon, and ending with creamy vanilla as the spices subside. The finish is slightly drying with flavors of baking chocolate and dusty spices. (Travel Retail exclusive) 90 points - whiskyadvocate.com
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Aberfeldy 18 Year Old Sangiovese Cask Finish Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Highlands, SCOTLAND$250. 00Bottle$3000.00 DozenABV: 46%After decades of wine-influenced single malts hitting the market with variable results, some producers are starting to understand that a lot can be won with balance. When done right, wine casks can offer something a little off the beaten track. By most reports, Aberfeldy are leading the way with their "Wine Cask Series". This one comes matured in casks that previously held Italian Sangiovese red wine. 46% Alc./Vol. Non-chill filtered.
Other reviews... Aberfeldy has fully embraced wine cask maturation. Many of their limited releases now feature such a cask type. The Wine Cask Series was created late last year. First a 15-year-old was released, but today we’ll be looking at the Aberfeldy 18 Years Sangiovese Red Wine Cask Finish. Today’s 18-year-old was finished in ex-Sangiovese red wine casks sourced from Tuscany’s Valdarno di Sopra region. I don’t mind wine, like at all, but I won’t pretend to be familiar with this particular region either. Instead we’ll just dive right in... Delicate, yet nicely balanced, especially for a wine matured single malt. That may sound snobbish, but it can be a challenge to not turn whisky into winesky. In general, these types of releases seem to have improved over the years. - wordsofwhisky.com
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Scapa 21 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Orkney Islands, SCOTLAND$699. 00Bottle$8388.00 DozenABV: 52.9%Aged for 21 years in first-fill American oak housed in warehouses in Orkney, this hard-to-find Scapa is released just once a year. Non chill-filtered and released at cask strength.
Other reviews... Colour: gold. Nose: gingery, cinnamon and spices. Green peppercorn, charred pineapple, cereal, waxes and a little aniseed. With water: nutmeg, cedar wood and sandalwood, with some subtle beach sand and healthier horny vibes – feeling suitably ‘Orcadian’ and even a little bit HP, dare I say. Mouth: grippy spices and a nice menthol note on arrival. Eucalyptus, lemon verbena, bergamot and dried exotic fruits in muesli. With water: herbal, honeyed and waxier. Still quite spicy but the overall weight, texture and dried fruity vibes are lovely. Finish: good length, on coconut, herbal teas, heather honey and peppery spice again. Comments: very good, oak involvement once again but it’s a solid older Scapa with excellent development and a clear Orkney accent. 88 points - whiskyfun.com
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2024 Prelude de Moussas Bordeaux BlancBordeaux, FRANCE$22. 99Bottle$275.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)ABV: 11%Closure: CorkLean and light with brisk acidity and a herbaceous aftertaste.
Brilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Green apple and lemon scents interact with hints of asparagus and some herbaceous grassy notes. Herbaceous gooseberry and delicate lemon butter flavours are light and lean in their flow across the palate with some grass and stony mineral elements the undercard. Finishes dry with brisk acidity and a herbaceous aftertaste.
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2025 Muto Cosmic Dusk RoseSouth Eastern Australia, AUSTRALIA$21. 99Bottle$263.88 DozenCellar: Drink now (2026)ABV: 12%Closure: StelvinA tangy, dry Rose with saline edged finish.
Made from Syrah grapes. Salmon orange tinged colour. Expressive ripe pear, strawberry and blood orange scents flow out of the glass followed by some Turkish delight like notes. Fleshy pear and strawberry fruits tangle with some blood orange, citrus and wet slate characters. Tangy acidity with a dry saline edged finish that carries a minerally, river stone like feel.
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2022 Campos de Luz GarnachaSPAIN$19. 99Bottle$239.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2026-2029)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinA juicy Spanish Garnacha with slightly chewy tannins and a long, succulent finish that shows plenty of spice.
The Campos de Luz range of wines is sourced from the North East of Spain and aim to deliver highly flavoursome wines at a great price. Unoaked, this delicious Garnacha features a deep black dark red colour and a dark red hue. Intense black cherry, black raspberry and liquorice scents mix with scorched earth, herbs du Provence and spice notes. Juicy black raspberry, liquorice and black cherry fruits are delivered with impressive richness across the medium bodied palate. Scorched earth, peppered dried herb and vanillin spice elements lend further nuance. Slightly chewy tannins impart a meaty feel across the long, succulent finish that shows plenty of spice.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
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2024 De Bortoli Pepper and Spice ShirazRutherglen, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$16. 99Bottle$203.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2026-2029)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinA generously fruited, fleshy textured entry level Shiraz.
Matured for 3 months in a combination of American and French oak. Deep black dark red colour with a vibrant dark red black tinged hue. Freshly crushed blackberry, dark cherry and liquorice aromas mix with hints of scorched earth and pepper. Rich juicy dark cherry and liquorice fruits overlay a inky earth, vanillin spice and delicate pepper back drop. Fleshy textured mouth feel and polished tannins with a generously fruited mid length conclusion.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
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2025 Muto Dark Matter Malbec et al. Red BlendSouth Eastern Australia, AUSTRALIA$21. 99Bottle$263.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinA juicy medium bodied red with flavours of morello cherry, ripe mulberry fruits, dried herbs, vanillin spice and cinnamon.
A claret-style red built around Malbec, with Tinta Barroca and Touriga Nacional in support. Red to dark red core with black tinged edges and a bright red hue. The nose presents aromas of mulberry, morello cherry and dried herbs followed by hints of leather and spice. Juicy morello cherry and ripe mulberry fruits meld into a dried herb, vanillin spice and cinnamon back drop. Fine grained tannins with a savoury vanilla and cinnamon spice laced finish.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
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2023 Yalumba Hand Picked Shiraz ViognierEden Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$39. 99Bottle$479.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinRich and silky with polished yet structured tannins and a long succulent finish that has a refined feel to it.
Co-fermented with 2% Voignier and including 15% whole bunch Shiraz fruit, this blend was matured for 13 months in French oak puncheons and hogsheads.
Midnight black dark red core with a dark red hue. Elevated liquorice, dark plum and black cherry scents fill the nostrils with whiffs of dried apricot, vanillin cedar, earth and pepper also evident. Rich and silky, the mid weighted palate features dark plum and liquorice fruit over a spicy fennel, vanillin cedar, subtle scorched earth and pepper back drop. Polished yet structured tannins with a long succulent finish that has a refined feel to it.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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2024 Fraser Gallop Estate Cabernet MerlotMargaret River, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenCellar: 5 - 6 Years (2031-2032)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinJuicy red currant and mulberry fruits backed by a chalky tannin structure and lively acidity.
Totally opaque black dark red core with a dark red hue. Lifted ripe red currant and mulberry scents meld into a bay leaf infused back drop of cedary tobacco and subtle earth characters. Juicy red currant and mulberry fruits are backed by a chalky tannin structure and lively acidity. Earth, subtle tobacco and spicy bay leaf elements sit underneath. Bright, slightly chewy mid length finish.
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2023 Yalumba Paradox ShirazBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$46. 99Bottle$563.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 10 Years (2026-2036)ABV: 14%Closure: StelvinA rich and luxurious yet refined Barossa Shiraz with a long, highly finessed finish.
One of Yalumba’s distinguished site wines, the Paradox is sourced from the Northern Barossa and is made with an emphasis on velvet like texture and the use of less new oak than many of its counterparts. Maturation taking place in French oak puncheons, with only 16% new oak employed, for a period of 14 months.
Impenetrable inky black colour with a near equally deep dark red black hue. Dark plum, liquorice and blackberry scents flow through the nostrils with impressive volume followed by delicately smoked vanillin cedar, fennel and peppered earth notes. Rich and luxurious yet refined in it’s movement across the palate, succulent dark plum, liquorice and blackberry fruits are in the driver's seat. Fennel, gently smoked vanillin cedar and peppered earth elements lurk beneath. Polished yet structural tannin framework with a long, highly finessed finish.
Drink over the next 8-10 years.
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2024 Savaterre Frere Cadet ChardonnayBeechworth, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$74. 99Bottle$899.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinRich, concentrated and creamy textured with a long, expressive finish that’s borderline opulent.
Keppel Smith established Savaterre in 1996, planting the first vines on his Beechworth property. Since then Savaterre has become revered for producing super premium Chardonnay (planted on decomposed granitic loam soil) in the unique microclimate of the Victorian Alps. Sourced from neighbouring vineyards, the Frere Cadet Chardonnay receives the same treatment as the Estate wine, but at a more approachable price point. Basket pressed to French oak barrels for 18 months of maturation on lees with a further 6 months of resting in bottle before being released.
Brilliant pale straw colour with a subtle greenish tinge around the outskirts and a watery hue. Intense white peach, dried honey and nectarine aromas are complimented by cashew, crème brulee, nougat and spice notes. Rich, concentrated and creamy textured, the palate is engulfed with fleshy ripe peach, nectarine and dried honey flavours. Notions of crème brulee, nougat, subtle cashew and spice fill out the back half. Boasting superb power and depth, it has fresh underlying acidity and a long, expressive finish that’s borderline opulent.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 13.5%Other Reviews…..
A brilliant example of Beechworth chardonnay's undoubted power formed around a core of citrus, quince, stone fruits, pear, lemon curd biscuit and hazelnut. Complex at every turn, it weaves a course across the palate, tight in nervy energy and tension. It has fine-edged acidity, ripe fruit, streamlined vanillin oak, leesy notes and a budding complexity; remember, it is very much early days for this chardonnay. Comes together well and in perfect tune to close. Drink by 2034.
95 Points
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2024 Osicka Selection Colbinabbin Cabernet SauvignonHeathcote, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$27. 99Bottle$335.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinA juicy, medium weighted Cabernet Sauvignon.
Midnight black in colour with a dark red black tinged hue. Red to black currant and red liquorice aromas laced with mint are followed by some vanillin cedar, subtle earthy black olive and bay leaf notes. Medium bodied, the palate features juicy red currant and red liquorice fruits over a mint infused back drop of vanillin cedar, delicate earth, tobacco and spicy bay leaf. Fine grained tannins and youthful acidity with a delicious medium to long fruit driven conclusion.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 14.5%Other Reviews…..
Whole-berry fruit, small open fermenters, carbonic maceration pre-ferment, 24 days on skins, pressed, maturation in French oak (20% new). Year in, year out, this smart-priced cabernet over-delivers big time. There's so much to enjoy, not the least is the underrated quality of Heathcote cabernet, which simply shines in warmth, texture and oh-so lively, sweet-spiced cabernet fruit. A mild season brings forth a fine-tannined core for a wealth of violets, cassis, bracken and leaves, briar, earth, mulberry, black berries and some peppery, minty-fuelled spices that bring out the best in approachable, enjoyable drinking now… and later. Drink by 2034.
95 Points
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2023 Famille Perrin Cotes du Rhone ReserveCotes du Rhone, Southern Rhone, FRANCE$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinDeeply fruited, succulent and chewy.
Famille Perrin is behind one of Chateauneuf du Pape’s most iconic estates - Chateau de Beaucastel. Their entry level Cotes du Rhone is made from a blend of Grenache, Mourvedre and Syrah matured in a mix of oak barrels and stainless steel vats for a period of 12 months.
Midnight black dark red colour with a dark red hue. Intense black raspberry, black cherry and liquorice aromas engulf the olfactory senses complimented by scorched earth, provincial herb and pepper notes. Rich juicy black cherry and black raspberry fruits are fleshy and concentrated with liquorice, provincial herb and peppered earth elements forming the underbelly. Ripe chewy tannins with a long, deeply fruited yet robust finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
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2022 Torbreck Hillside Vineyard GrenacheBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$79. 99Bottle$959.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 15%Closure: CorkA decadently rich, intense and voluptuous Grenache.
Sourced from a bush vine block planted in 1949. Very deep dark red black heart with a dark red hue. Potent ripe black raspberry, liquorice and black plum scents engulf the olfactory senses followed by some ripe black cherry, vanillin oak, scorched earth and peppered dried herb notes. Decadently rich, intense and voluptuous, the weighty palate is awash with lavish black raspberry, liquorice and black cherry liqueur flavours. Vanillin oak, scorched earth and peppered dried herb elements the undercard. Silky smooth tannins finishing opulent and powerful.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 15%Other Reviews…..
Lovely dried strawberries with hints of chocolate and walnut on the nose and palate. Medium body with some floral notes and a juicy finish. A freshness and brightness here. Agile. The vineyards were planted in 1949. So attractive now but will age well. Drink or hold.
94 Points
JamesSuckling.comSourced from the 1949-planted Hillside vineyard in Lyndoch; partial whole bunches, 18 months in a 2400L French oak foudre. Mid-crimson with characters of red cherry, red plum and white peach with a touch of red apple skin. Hints of five-spice, gingerbread, cola, red licorice, redcurrant jelly, earth and pressed citrus blossom. Some nice detail and space on the palate with fine, pithy tannin grip, a bright mineral cadence and a touch of morello cherry on the savoury exit. Drink by 2035.
94 Points
Dave Brookes - James Halliday’s Australian Wine CompanionThe 2022 Hillside Vineyard Grenache is perfectly representative of the 2022 vintage. It is plush and attractive, appealing and open and offers consummate balance between its component parts: tannins, acidity and fruit notes are all performing in harmony, delivering a wine of freshness and beauty. This wine is the most recent release of this cuvée and marks the youngest wine in this vertical from 2016–2022. This has miles to go before it sleeps, but I daresay it will have all been consumed before the 2021 reaches the end of the clearing of its path. 15% alcohol, sealed under natural cork. Drink 2025-2052+
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2021 Vinea Marson SangioveseHeathcote, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$39. 99Bottle$479.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2026-2030)ABV: 14.5%Closure: Diam CorkA well fleshed, medium bodied Sangiovese with a touch of rusticity to it and a long, savoury finish.
Dark red in colour with black tinged edges and a red to dark red hue. Lifted red to black currant and red cherry aromas intermix with earth, dried herb, leather and subtle spicy tobacco notes. Rich red to dark currant and red liquorice fruits carry a well fleshed feel and medium body weight. Notions of dark cherry, tobacco, dried herbs, earthy leather and spice ensue. Quite polished in its feel yet showing some rusticity it has fine grainy tannins, fresh acidity and a long savoury finish.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 14.5%Other Reviews……
Perfumed and lifted, with aromas of red and black cherries, damson plums, violets, red apple skins, lilacs and lead pencil. The palate is plush and rounded, with a fine line of acidity and firmly framed and refined tannins. Delicious and varietal, showing plenty of floral lift and perfume, with a Tuscan touch. High-toned, with a subtle Negroni-like edge. Drink or hold.
95 Points
JamesSuckling.com
Comprises 13 clones, wild fermentation, gentle extraction, post-ferment maceration, maturation in French and Hungarian oak. Sangiovese is a big reason why the Marsons chose their new home in Heathcote. In a top year like '21, they have a solid canvas on which to paint a beautifully expressive sangiovese: fragrant, sweet fruited, earthy, savoury. Combines dark, spiced blood plums, ripe black berries and cherries with striking herbals, sage, anise, earth, woodsmoke and undergrowth. Bottle age is bringing everything together beautifully on a body of ripe tannins. Drink by 2035.
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2023 Domaine Vincent Gaudry Le Tournebride SancerreSancerre, Loire Valley, FRANCE$79. 99Bottle$959.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2026-2029)ABV: 12.5%Closure: CorkA delightful slightly fuller yet minerally Sancerre.
Brilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Elevated lime, pear and green apple scents are complimented by some wet stone, delicate herbaceous notes and minerals. Slightly fuller in style yet minerally, the palate is awash with pear, lime and green apple fruits which are underscored by a subtle herbaceousness and stony mineral elements. Brisk, gently zesty acidity with a flinty minerality lingering across the finish.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
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2024 Famille Perrin Cotes du Rhone Reserve BlancCotes du Rhone, Southern Rhone, FRANCE$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2026-2029)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinA luscious, fruit driven blend with fleshy textural shape.
A blend of Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Roussanne and Viognier. Brilliant water like core with a subtle greenish tinge around the edges. Lifted aromas of pear, ripe red apple and honeysuckle greet the nostrils followed by whiffs of lychee and musk. Luscious peach and red apple fruits are underscored by juicy acidity with subtle honeysuckle, musk and spice elements lining the back half. Fleshy textural shape with a fruit driven finish.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
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2025 Babich ChardonnayHawkes Bay, NEW ZEALAND$18. 99Bottle$227.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinAn unwooded Chardonnay that’s rich and texturally full.
Brilliant very pale straw colour with green tinged edges and a watery hue. Lifted peach, tropical fruit and melon aromas escape from the glass with some citrusy nougat and delicate spice notes also evident. Rich, concentrated ripe fleshy peach, melon and tropical fruit flavours are texturally round and full in their shape. Subtle nougat and spice elements sit in the background. Brisk underlying acidity with a long, fruit driven finish.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
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2023 Clarendon Hills Onkaparinga Old Vine Blewitt Springs GrenacheMcLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$84. 99Bottle$1019.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2026-2034)ABV: 14%Closure: Diam CorkA rich, succulent Grenache with gently muscular tannins, finishing fresh, long and juicy with a sculptured feel.
Dense black dark red core with a deep dark red hue. Lavish black cherry and black raspberry scents engulf the nostrils. Liquorice, provincial herb and peppered earth notes ensue. Rich, succulent black raspberry, liquorice and black cherry fruits are underscored by vibrant acidity. Scorched earth, provincial herb and pepper elements lie underneath. Possessing excellent power and gently muscular tannins, it finishes fresh, long and juicy with a sculptured feel.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 14%Other Reviews….
The 2023 Onkaparinga Grenache is starting to come together in the glass, although I have been working hard at encouraging it to do so. The 2023 Grenaches from Clarendon Hills are aligned in their brooding, dark, tarry bouquets. I admit to being surprised by these qualities, given the plushness of fruit inherent on the palates. Here, the 2023 Onkaparinga Grenache is driven by a palate of sweet spicy fruit and shaped by gritty, pliable, sandy tannins. The chew of the wine, on the middle palate, is refreshing and satisfying, and it indicates that the wine will look even better tomorrow. Despite the cooler year and the lower alcohol (for Grenache), this is a bruisingly big wine, with a pure core of red fruit wrapped in a case of tannin, and with bracing acidity. 14% alcohol, sealed under Diam. Drink 2025-2038.
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2023 Domaine Garon La Part des Vivants Côtes du RhôneCotes du Rhone, Southern Rhone, FRANCE$44. 99Bottle$539.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)ABV: 14.5%Closure: CorkA rich, amply weighted Cotes du Rhone with ripe chewy tannins.
A blend of Syrah, Grenache and Mourvedre. Dense inky black colour with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Pronounced ripe black cherry and liquorice scents mix with dark to black raspberry, scorched earth and peppered dried herb notes. Rich, juicy black raspberry, liquorice and black cherry fruits carry ample weight and a fleshy textural feel. An underbelly of scorched earth, dried herbs and pepper lend further interest. Ripe chewy tannins with a long succulent yet gently firm finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
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2024 Huber Vision Gruner VeltlinerNiederosterreich, AUSTRIA$34. 99Bottle$419.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinDelicious pear, red apple and lime fruits underpinned by zesty, mineral infused acidity.
Brilliant pale straw colour with a subtle greenish tinge around the edges and a watery hue. Nosing reveals aromas of pear, red apple skin and quince with hints of ginger also evident. Delicious pear, red apple and lime fruits are underpinned by zesty, mineral infused acidity. Some delicate quince elements also chime in. Finishes dry with a refreshing mineral zing to the fruit driven finish.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
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2024 Ricca Terra Terra Do Rio TempranilloBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2026-2029)ABV: 13.7%Closure: StelvinJuicy black cherry and liquorice fruits with lively acidity, mildly chewy tannins and a savoury mid length finish.
Midnight black heart with a dark red black tinged hue. Black cherry and liquorice aromas mix with earthy graphite, dried herb and smoked meat notes. Medium weight the palate features juicy black cherry and liquorice fruits over a scorched earth and peppered dried herb back drop. Lively acidity and mildly chewy tannins with a savoury mid length finish.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 13.7%Other Reviews…..
A welcome confluence of fruit and savoury nuance, plum, cherry, tar, dried herbs, tomato leaf and clove. A dusting of fig, too. Really pleasing chew to the tannins and the swell of acidity through the finish makes me yearn for meats roasted over charcoal. Nice. Drink by 2029.
91 Points
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2022 Clos de Gamot Cahors - Last StocksCahors, FRANCEReduced from $54.99$49. 99Bottle$599.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 13.5%Closure: CorkA rich, juicy Malbec with a firm, muscular tannin structure imparting a grippy feel across the rustic yet fresh finish.
Aged for 18-12 months in old oak. This Malbec displays an impenetrable inky black heart along with a very deep dark red black hue. Enticing red to black currant, blueberry and liquorice aromas are trailed by some dried herb, tobacco and spicy earth notes. Juicy blackcurrant and liquorice fruits decorate the mid weighted palate with an earthy underbelly of vanillin cedar, subtle blueberry, dried herbs and spice. Firm, muscular tannin structure imparts a grippy feel across the rustic yet fresh finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 13.5%Other Reviews……
Fancier malbec, in a more traditional way.
Firm tannin frames a deeply juicy, dark berries, choc-cherried, spicy/herbal, dusty, truffley wine. Serious structure for the variety, a very big palate reset in blood orange acidity and that gravelly chew of tannin – very good drinking, ideal for the stickier, richer dishes on the table. Complexity writ large here too. Fresh though. Drink 2026-2032.
93 Points
Mike Bennie – The Wine Front - Voir Blueberry Liqueur (700ml)AUSTRALIA$64. 99Bottle$779.88 DozenABV: 20%
Crafted through fivefold distillation and the use of natural flavourings, Voir Blueberry is made for classic vodka martinis with a berry twist, refreshing summer cocktails with lemonade and fresh mint, sophisticated spritzers with prosecco and soda, berry-based desserts including panna cotta, and fresh fruit platters. In short, ideal for entertaining and creative mixology! 20% Alc./Vol.
- Voir Cherry Blossom Liqueur (700ml)AUSTRALIA$69. 99Bottle$839.88 DozenABV: 20%
Inspired by the fleeting beauty of Japanese culture, this Cherry Blossom Liqueur captures a delicate balance of floral elegance and subtle fruitiness. Crafted as the perfect base for sophisticated cocktails, this new flavour is the first of its kind in the world! 20% Alc./Vol.
- Glen Marnoch 21 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Highlands, SCOTLAND$149. 99Bottle$1799.88 DozenABV: 40%
Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product not pictured.
Formerly exclusive to ALDI, the Glen Marnoch range is made up of whisky purchased from big name Scottish Highland distilleries.Reportedly (rumoured) sourced from Dalmore, Glendronach and Fettercairn.
Matured for over two decades in oak casks, expect a hefty amount of oak with notes of green citrus, black pepper, and a sweet finish. - Glen Marnoch 25 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Highlands, SCOTLAND$199. 99Bottle$2399.88 DozenABV: 40%
Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product not pictured.
Formerly exclusive to ALDI, the Glen Marnoch range is made up of whisky purchased from big name Scottish Highland distilleries.Reportedly (rumoured) sourced from Dalmore, Glendronach and Fettercairn.
Matured for over two decades in oak casks, expect a rich expression with some vanilla spiced tannins backing up the main green fruit character.
- Glen Marnoch Limited Reserve Triple Pack (3 x 50ml)Highlands, SCOTLAND$49. 99Bottle$599.88 DozenABV: 40%
Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product not pictured.
Formerly exclusive to ALDI, the Glen Marnoch range is made up of whisky purchased from big name Scottish Highland distilleries. Reportedly (rumoured) sourced from Dalmore, Glendronach and Fettercairn.
The Glen Marnoch triple pack is a showcase of different cask finishes, providing a look into how sherry, bourbon and rum casks have an effect on the base spirit.
- Glen Grant 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - Older PackagingSpeyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND$109. 99Bottle$1319.88 DozenABV: 40%
Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product not pictured.
The Glen Grant distillery is named after its two founders, James and John Grant who built the distillery in Rothes in 1840. After their death, the son of James, Major James Grant took over the business, and built another distillery across the road naming it “Glen Grant II” (today known as Caperdonich). The Major always aimed at producing a first rate malt, and so designed the distilleries especially tall, slender stills and purifiers himself. He reputedly enjoyed leading guests through his exotic gardens to a nearby falls where, taken from his secret whisky safe, he’d offer drams of Glen Grant accompanied by spring water drawn from the same Speyside burn that still feeds the distillery today. When the Major died, his grand son, Major Douglas Mackessack took over the distillery, continuing its success.Like most distilleries, Glen Grant closed its doors during the two World Wars due to a lack of barley and has since changed ownership several times. Most recently, the distillery was sold in 2006 to the Italian group Campari as a result of the acquisition of Allied Domecq by Pernod Ricard. Glen Grant remains one of the world's best-selling single malts (being especially popular in Italy), and is also available in various independent and vintage bottlings.
Tasting note: Pale straw colour. Moderate bouquet yields semi sweet, mildly fruity scents (nashi pear) followed by hints of dried grass. Light to medium bodied with subtle flavours of biscuity malt, vanilla and spice. Finishes dry and clean with a touch of fruitiness offering freshness. A little short. Light easy drinking. 40% Alc./Vol.
Other Reviews: (95 points) - (n23.5) OK: let's take turns in counting the rungs on the barley ladder here...the usual crisp aroma, but softened by deft, if unspecific fruitiness (maybe the distant aroma of a very old orange and by no means unpleasant!), myriad vanilla and butterscotch notes can do without the toffee one; (t24) magnificent! A malty delivery which simultaneously melts in the mouth, yet offers granite-like barley that crashes into your teeth; the star, perhaps are the sugars which vary from caster, through golden syrup and pans out somewhere in the muscovado range - curiously honey-free, though; (f23) a tad tangy, though the caramel returns to turn out the lights after the butterscotch and marzipan say goodnight...; (b23.5) unquestionably the best official 10yo bottling i have tasted from this distillery. Absolutely nails it! Oh, and had they bottled this at 46% abv and without the trimmings...my word! Might well have been a contender for Scotch Whisky of the Year. It won't be long before word finally gets out just how bloody good this distillery is. - Jim Murrays Whisky Bible 2013
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2024 Clos Saint Jean Les CaladesVin de pays Vaucluse, FRANCE$34. 99Bottle$419.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)ABV: 14.5%Closure: CorkSaturating rich dark to black fruit with a mild chewy feel imparted across the deep, impactful finish.
An entry level label from one of Chateauneuf Du Pape’s most acclaimed domaines, Clos Saint Jean with fruit being sourced from Vaucluse which adjoins the Chateauneuf du Pape appellation. A blend of 70% Grenache and 30% Caladoc aged in concrete vats for 9 months, Caladoc is a hybrid grape – a cross between Grenache and Malbec that’s well suited to dry, warm climates.
Deep black dark red core with a dark red hue. Black raspberry and liquorice aromas show ample intensity out of the glass followed by some ripe black cherry, subtle scorched earth and peppered dried herb notes. Rich succulent dark to black raspberry, liquorice and black cherry fruits saturate the mouth with an opulent feel. Scorched earth, infusions of herbs du Provence and blackpepper linger across the exit. Ripe sturdy tannin structure with a mild chewy feel imparted across the deep, impactful finish.=
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
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2024 Robert Mondavi California ChardonnayCalifornia, UNITED STATES$19. 99Bottle$239.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2026-2029)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinRich, creamy textured entry level Californian Chardonnay.
Brilliant pale straw colour with green tinged edges and a watery hue. Ripe peach and honeycomb aromas overlaid with toasty oak mix with some butterscotch, crème brulee and spice notes. Rich and creamy textured, mouth filling ripe peach, apricot and honeycomb flavours meld into a charry oak led back drop of crème brulee and spicy nougat. Fresh underlying acidity finishing full and round.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
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Shaw's Pastoral Distillery Red Wheat Australian Vodka (700ml)Gippsland, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$79. 99Bottle$959.88 DozenABV: 40%Run and operated in Gippsland, Victoria, Shaw's Distillery make spirits using grain and other produce grown on their own farm. They're committed to high-quality, sustainable, field-to-glass spirits that reflect their Gippsland heritage. This vodka is made using red wheat, a less-than-common variety, usually grown for niche products and uses. 40% Alc./Vol.
Notes from the producers... A honeycomb sweetness with a hint of grain on the palate. This is a true craft vodka that celebrates provenance, purity, and place.
















































