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    Renais Gin (700ml)
    UNITED KINGDOM
    $109. 99
    Bottle
    $1319.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

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

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

    5+ Stars - diffordsguide.com

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

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

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

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

    50ml Sloe Gin 30% Alc./Vol.

    50ml Vanilla Vodka 38% Alc./Vol.

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

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

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

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

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

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    Compass Box The Peat Monster Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)
    SCOTLAND
    $144. 99
    Bottle
    $1739.88 Dozen
    ABV: 46%

    Compass Box is a specialist company started in 2000 devoted to making some of Scotland's most unique whiskies through the art of blending. Similar to fine wine negociants, they choose individual casks from different distilleries that offer complementary sets of flavours. They then carefully blend these casks in small batches to make proprietary malt whiskies, grain whiskies, and malt & grain blends from distilleries across Scotland. Compass Box is also renowned for having (arguably) the industry’s highest quality standards for oak cask selection. When one considers that oak is responsible for up to 70% of the flavour of a mature whisky, one understands their mania. Only 100% American oak is used (predominantly first-fill casks). The colour of all the Compass Box whiskies is the natural colour of the whiskies from the casks. No caramel is added. The whiskies are also not chill filtered (a cosmetic process which strips flavour and texture from the whisky). As founder, John Glaser says, “Hazy whisky is a good sign that the whisky maker wants you to taste everything the whisky has to offer.” These are indeed alluring whiskies for the free-thinking enthusiast.

    Peat Monster, like all vatted malts, is made by marrying 100% single malt whiskies from different distilleries, including lead distilleries like Ardmore, Caol ila and Laphroaig (they might change over time). Components are aged between 10-15 years, however. we're informed that the recipe has evolved to include older and more elegant Islay malts since 2019. This is a fantastic late-night whisky that also works beautifully in a classic Scotch whisky Highball.

    Other reviews... The formula for this whisky has changed slightly since its inception -- and I think for the better. They've added some Laphroaig into the mix of Caol Ila and Ardmore. This whisky demonstrates the layered complexity that can be achieved by marrying whisky from different distilleries and different regions. I particularly enjoy the rich maltiness and oily texture that provide firm bedding and flavor contrast to the classic Islay notes: tar, boat docks, brine, smoked olive, seaweed, and kiln ash. More subtle cracked peppercorn, mustard seed, and citrus fruit add complexity. Long, warming finish. Amazing how a small change in composition can significantly benefit the overall flavor profile of a whisky. 94 points - whiskyadvocate.com

    Pale golden color. Sweet clover honey, heather, and peat aromas. A soft, yet rich, entry leads to a sweetish medium-full body with caramel, orange peel, raw honey, toast, vibrant peat and pepper flavors. Finishes with a honeycomb, iodine, and toasty grain fade. Very drinkable, exquisitely balanced, and approachable with vibrant, but (despite the name) not dominant peatiness. 46% Alc./Vol.
    International Review of Spirits Award: Gold Medal - 93 points (Exceptional) - tastings.com

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

    Just a few degrees lower in alcohol makes this feel considerably lighter compared to the Peated Double Oak; Easy-going without lacking depth, here Furneaux’s distillate is a little closer to centre stage, the malt glazed with a lovely oily texture from the peat. Some maritime character adds interest, with active x-Bourbon wood in support. Match it against any 12 year old Scotch. Remarkably good at such a young age. 46.5% Alc./Vol. Non-chill filtered.

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

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

    The nose shows early evidence of drier styled juniper and an appealing earthy/stony mineral quality accompanied by rosemary and white pepper heat; later inhalations are herbal-fresh, deepening and intensifying with citrus oils and crushed pine buds. Entry is creamy, deceptively soft; mid-palate flavours build with an oily texture and a slow crescendo that sees the earthy-root elements take flight alongside bursts of pepper, fresh grapefruit, orange zest and sustained juniper. Fades cleansing, long, earthy and complex. 58% Alc./vol.

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

    BEST IN CLASS Singapore World Spirits Competition 2024

    DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL WINNER Singapore World Spirits Competition 2024

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

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    Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Port Single Cask 12 Year Old Islay Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)
    Islay, SCOTLAND
    Reduced from $220.00
    $189. 99
    Bottle
    $2279.88 Dozen
    ABV: 54.1%

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

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    Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Sauternes Single Cask 12 Year Old Islay Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)
    Islay, SCOTLAND
    Reduced from $220.00
    $189. 99
    Bottle
    $2279.88 Dozen
    ABV: 54.4%

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

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    Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Tokaji Single Cask 12 Year Old Islay Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)
    Islay, SCOTLAND
    Reduced from $220.00
    $189. 99
    Bottle
    $2279.88 Dozen
    ABV: 54.1%

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Concentrated yet refined with a long, elegant conclusion.

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

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

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

    Ripe, fleshy mid weighted Tassie Pinot.

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

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

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

    A searingly tense and zesty Riesling.

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

    Other Reviews....
    Fresh and tightly wound, with aromas of lime zest, green apples, guavas, talc, gun smoke and white flowers. The palate is full of drive and precision, showing bright acidity with lemon pith, crushed stones and a hint of jasmine. Linear and focused, with a long, mineral-edged finish. Drink or hold. Screw cap.
    95 points
    JamesSuckling.com

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

    Mid weighted and elegant with juicy blue to dark fruits.

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

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

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    2024 Chateau Margaux Pre-Arrival Offer
    Margaux, Bordeaux, FRANCE
    $899. 00
    Bottle
    $10788.00 Dozen
    Closure: Cork

    Chateau Margaux has an impressive history of producing the best wines of Bordeaux, with winemaking on the property dating back to the 12th century. In the 1700’s Thomas Jefferson included Margaux in his list of the greatest four wines of Bordeaux, and this was later vindicated when Chateau Margaux was awarded First Growth status in the 1855 Classification. Traditional in style, Chateau Margaux is a wine of finesse and purity, but also one with richness and aromatic complexity, with an enviable history of cellaring potential. Vineyards are planted to 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot, and 2% Cabernet Franc, while the final blend normally uses around 85% Cabernet Sauvignon.

    Other Reviews....
    The 2024 Château Margaux has turned out beautifully, unfurling in the glass with notes of cassis, violets, cigar box and iris. Medium to full-bodied, deep and vibrant, with excellent density and concentration for the vintage, it's lively and layered, concluding with a long, penetrating finish. This is a serious, youthfully tightly wound blend of 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc that attained 12.8% alcohol.
    93-95 points
    William Kelley - Wine Advocate

    Representing 46% of the total crop (a little higher than recent years due to higher yields in the best Cabernet blocks), the 2024 Château Margaux contains slightly less Merlot (5%). It has a sophisticated bouquet in the context of the growing season, with black fruit, pressed violet and hints of pencil box that almost lend a Pauillac-like allure. Very fine delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins and modest depth. This is clearly a leaner Château Margaux compared to, say, the 2020 or 2022, but it is razor-sharp with superb tension and mineralité. Unapologetically classic in style with modest length, this noble First Growth will benefit from four to five years in bottle. Drink 2030-2055.
    94-96 points
    Neal Martin - Vinous

    The 2024 Château Margaux is quite soft and delicate. It shows fine delineation in its aromatics and on the palate, but it's distinctly on the lighter side, even for Château Margaux. The mid-palate and finish are a touch compact, while there is a bit of edginess in the tannins that needs time to resolve. Bright acids and the lack of fruit pliancy expose the tannins at this stage. Élevage will be everything. Château Margaux is a bit of a question mark. Drink 2034-2054.
    93-95 points
    Antonio Galloni - Vinous

    Really impressive depth, concentration and perfume this year, with fine tannins. Lots of violets, red flowers, black cherries and currants. Full-bodied and seriously structured, with impeccable freshness and a very long finish. Dense and powerful for the vintage, with tension, vibrations, good concentration and a tannin framework. 93% cabernet sauvignon, 5% merlot, 1% cabernet franc and 1% petit verdot.
    97-98 points
    Zekun Shuai - JamesSuckling.com

    Based on 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, and the rest Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc, the 2024 Château Margaux is similarly deep purple-hued, with a more inward, closed, yet impressive style. Crème de cassis, graphite, spring flowers, and subtle spicy nuances all define the aromatics. It's medium-bodied with a concentrated, ripe, layered mouthfeel, beautiful tannins, and nicely integrated background oak. It's going to need time, but this is unquestionably a beautiful, elegant Margaux. The 2024 is 12.8% alcohol with a pH of 3.62.
    94-96 points
    Jeb Dunnuck

    A tremendous effort from Margaux in 2024. Fragrant Cabernet notes on the nose, blackcurrant leaf, blackcurrants, cherries, some tobacco touches, dark fruits with aromatic nuances on the nose. Wild flower meadows with ripe cherries and blackcurrants. Glossy and so smooth, incredibly well textured, not demonstrative, this is sleek and like layers of silk on top of each other, a glossy feel and so confident. Blue cherry, cola, crushed blueberries, salty touches, liquorice and dark chocolate - everything balanced. Beautiful, this is just what you expect from Margaux, precision and perfection with a lively acidity and crushed stone chalkiness on the finish. 1% Cabernet Franc completes the blend. 13% press wine. 46% grand vin production. Drink 2032 - 2048.
    97 points
    Georgina Hindle - Decanter

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    1. There is no minimum order unless stated.

    2. All wines are 750ml unless indicated otherwise.

    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 late 2027.

    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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    7. Delivery charges may apply - these can be determined by visiting the Freight Rates page.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Scrumptious and intensely flavoured.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Deeply fruited and silky textured with an energetic feel.

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

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

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

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

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    2023 Pagos del Rey El Pillo
    Toro, SPAIN
    $23. 99
    Bottle
    $287.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2025-2029)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Rich and super juicy with a lingering vanillin spice element.

    Tempranillo matured for 3 months in American oak barrels. Very deep dark red black colour with a dark red hue. Attractive dark raspberry, liquorice and ripe black cherry scents greet the nostrils with some scorched earth and spicy dried herb notes also evident. Rich and super juicy the palate is awash with dark raspberry, liquorice and black cherry fruits which slide over a back drop of subtle vanillin oak, earth and spicy dried herbs. Excellent intensity with ripe, slightly chewy tannins. Succulent conclusion with a lingering vanillin spice element to it.
    Drink over the next 3-4 years.
    Alc. 14%

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    2025 Lola Pinot Grigio
    King Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $22. 99
    Bottle
    $275.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2025-2027)
    ABV: 12.8%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Fruity, entry level Pinot Grigio.

    Brilliant water like colour with a faint greenish tinge around the edges. Intense pear and red apple skin aromas leap out of the glass with whiffs of rosewater and musk also evident. Pear, tropical fruit and green apple flavours overlay a musk and wet stone back drop. Finishes dry and crisp with a tropical fruit aftertaste.
    Drink over the next 1-2 years.
    Alc. 12.8%

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    2024 Snake & Herring Bizarre Love Triangle Pinot Gris
    Great Southern, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $23. 99
    Bottle
    $287.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2025-2028)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin

    A tense, elegant Pinot Gris with brisk acidity.

    Brilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Pear and red apple skin aromas are trailed by some delicate quince and spice nots. Pear, citrus and red apple skin flavours overlay a spicy quince back drop. Finishes very dry with brisk acidity and some lime elements lingering through the somewhat tense and elegant conclusion.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 13%

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    2024 Moppity Vineyards Lock & Key Pinot Noir
    Tumbarumba, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA
    $19. 99
    Bottle
    $239.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2025-2029)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin

    A ripe yet savoury Pinot Noir.

    Deep dark red core with black toned edges and a red to dark red hue. Lifted dark cherry and rhubarb aromas are complimented by notes of bramble, dried herbs, forest floor and spice. Rich, juicy dark cherry and strawberry fruits meld into a back drop of bramble, dried herbs, rhubarb, forest floor and spicy cedar. Slightly grainy tannins with a long ripe yet savoury conclusion.
    Drink over the next 3-4 years.
    Alc. 13%

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    2025 RieslingFreak No. 5 Clare Valley Off Dry Riesling
    Clare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $26. 99
    Bottle
    $323.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)
    ABV: 9.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Racy and fruity with an off dry finish.

    Brilliant water like core with flashes of green around the edges. Ripe lime, red apple, orange blossom and faint honeysuckle scents drift through the nostrils followed by some gentle wet stone notes. Racy ripe lime, red apple and mandarin fruits overlay a subtle honeysuckle and flinty mineral back drop. Crisp acidity lending a zingy feel across the long fruity, off dry finish.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 9.5%

    Shizuoka Pot Still K Japanese Barley First Edition Single Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml)
    JAPAN
    $599. 00
    Bottle
    $7188.00 Dozen
    ABV: 55.5%

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

    The Shizuoka Pot Still K is a focused, terroir-driven single malt born from Shizuoka Distillery’s ambition to highlight Japanese-grown barley and honour its Karuizawa heritage. Distilled exclusively in the Pot Still “K”—a historic still rescued from the legendary, extinct Karuizawa distillery. Produced with 100% domestically malted Japanese barley and matured for 3 to 5 years in ex-bourbon and ex-wine casks. Released in June 2022 with a strictly limited run of 2,500 bottles, this bottling showcases the delicate, floral, honeyed character of Japanese barley and underscores Shizuoka’s commitment to local ingredients and authentic production methods. 55.5% Alc./Vol.

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    2021 Poggio Landi Rosso di Montalcino
    Tuscany, ITALY
    $59. 99
    Bottle
    $719.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2025-2030)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Diam Cork

    Elegant and red fruited with a savoury finish that shows good tension.

    Dark red core with black shaded edges and a red to dark red hue. Spicy red currant and red cherry aromas intermingle with dried herbs, earth and subtle tobacco. The elegant mid weighted palate features red currant and red cherry fruits over a spicy back drop of dried herbs, dusty earth and tobacco. Bright acidity and fine, slightly chalky tannins lead into a savoury finish that shows good tension.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

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    2024 Glaetzer-Dixon Uberblanc Riesling
    Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
    $34. 99
    Bottle
    $419.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2025-2028)
    ABV: 12.7%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Crisp red apple skin and quince flavours with lemon butter and stony mineral characters in the background.

    Bright straw colour with some green tints around the edges and a watery hue. Lifted pear and red apple aromas mix with whiffs of honeysuckle, quince and lemon butter. Red apple skin and quince flavours meld in a subtle back drop of lemon butter and stony mineral characters. Crisp acidity. Finishes dry, picking up traces of dried pear and bees wax through the aftertaste.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 12.7%

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    2020 Craiglee Cabernet Sauvignon
    Sunbury, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $44. 99
    Bottle
    $539.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2025-2033)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    An elegant red fruited Cabernet.

    Deep dark red black colour with a dark red hue. Spicy red to black currant and mulberry aromas intermix with tobacco, dried herb and earthy cedar notes. The elegant palate features red currant, red cherry and mulberry fruits over a delicate vanillin cedar, earthy dried herb and subtle spicy tobacco back drop. Slightly dryish, fine grained tannins with good freshness and an eloquent mid length finish.
    Drink over the next 6-8 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

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    2024 Hatch Flaxman Valley Riesling
    Eden Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $29. 99
    Bottle
    $359.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2025-2033)
    ABV: 11.3%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Tense and focused with a long, zippy finish.

    Brilliant water like core with flashes of green around the edges. Pronounced lime juice and Granny Smith apple scents jump out of the glass followed by some lemon and chalky mineral like notes. Zesty lime, lemon and Granny Smith apple fruits are underscored by crisp, laser like acidity. Wet steel and chalky mineral elements lie underneath. Tense and focused it finishes long and zippy.
    Drink over the next 6-8 years.
    Alc. 11.3%

    Other Reviews…..
    A fragrant and pure riesling sourced from a single vineyard in Flaxman Valley, high up in the Eden Valley. Pale with a flash of green and aromas of Bickford's lime cordial, freshly squeezed lime and grapefruit with hints of Christmas lily, lime sorbet, crushed quartz, lemongrass, grapefruit zest and frangipani. Lightly textured, but it's really all about that tubular core of lime and the mineral propulsion system. Tension, precision and velocity writ large. Drink by 2040.
    95 Points
    Dave Brookes – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

    A classic Eden Valley Riesling, from a great year, and in particular, the Flaxman Valley sub-region. A very pale lemon hue, this is a brilliant follow-up to the initial release last year – at least as good, probably better. This in your cellar for the next decade or two will make you think you are wise indeed. And you would be correct. Wonderful aromatics, with notes of florals, lemon curd, limes and a supporting line of sea breeze acidity. The wine has balance, intensity and finesse. A wonderful Riesling, with serious length and a fifteen years plus ahead of it. A star, and there is room here for this to elevate its score in the coming years. Drink 2025-2040+
    96 Points
    Ken Gargett – WinePilot.com

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    2021 Old Mill Bendigo Shiraz
    Bendigo, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $14. 99
    Bottle
    $179.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2025-2028)
    ABV: 15.1%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Rich, opulent fruit pitted against heavily charred oak.

    Dense inky black heart with a deep dark red black hue. Potent ripe black cherry, blackberry and liquorice aromas are pitted against prominent toasty oak and peppered earth notes. Rich, thick and concentrated, the opulent palate is powered by lavish blackberry, liquorice and ripe black cherry fruits. Toasty vanillin oak then moves in overwhelming the back half. Some scorched earth and pepper elements also chime in. Velvety yet underlyingly sturdy tannins with a lingering charry oak and peppered earth aftertaste.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 15.1%

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    2024 Harewood Estate Denmark Pinot Noir
    Great Southern, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $24. 99
    Bottle
    $299.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2025-2029)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Stelvin

    A juicy quaffing Pinot.

    Red to dark red core with black toned edges and a bright red hue. Aromas of dark cherry, strawberry and more subtle anise are trailed by some dried herb, earth and spicy cedar notes. Juicy dark cherry and strawberry fruits are delivered with impressive intensity over a background of anise, earth and subtlety toasted cedar. Polished tannins with a long fruit driven finish that’s quite moreish.
    Drink over the next 3-4 years.
    Alc. 14%

    Other Reviews….
    West Aussie Pinot has grown from a curiosity to a serious example of this great grape, which offers value, flavour and great drinkability. Denmark has established itself at the forefront of this movement. A garnet/pale crimson hue, this is quite a savoury style of Pinot and a most welcome one. We have notes of leather, undergrowth, mushrooms, red cherries and a touch of nutmeg oak. On the palate, we move more to the red cherry end of the spectrum. This is well crafted and neatly balanced, with good acidity and impressive length. Enjoy for the next six years. Drink 2025-2031.
    92 Points
    Ken Gargett – WinePilot.com

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    Sullivans Cove Single Cask HH0004 American Oak Second Fill 24 Year Old Single Malt Australian Whisky (700ml) - 30th Anniversary Edition
    Hobart, Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
    Reduced from $2,500.00
    $2299. 00
    Bottle
    $27588.00 Dozen
    ABV: 52%

    Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some light creasing/scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product not pictured.

    The Sullivans Cove HH0004 American Oak Second Fill 24 Year Old is a rare piece of Australian whisky history, drawn from one of the distillery’s earliest casks. Matured for nearly a quarter of a century in a second fill American oak barrel, it offers a remarkably refined profile where the gentle oak influence allows layers of tropical fruit, honeyed malt, and delicate spice to shine. With only a handful of bottles in existence, it is a once-in-a-lifetime expression from Tasmania’s most awarded distillery.

    A well-aged Sullivan's Cove, filled into a cask in Oct 1999 and bottled in Jan 2024. 335 bottles produced.
    One only from a private collection. 52% Alc./Vol

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    2020 Soldera Case Basse Toscana Sangiovese IGT
    Tuscany, ITALY
    $1499. 00
    Bottle
    $17988.00 Dozen
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Cork

    The 2020 vintage of Soldera marks the second release overseen entirely by the Soldera family since the passing of Gianfranco Soldera, and it continues the estate’s unwavering commitment to purity, biodiversity, and meticulous detail. Sourced from the iconic Case Basse estate, ten hectares of southwest-facing Sangiovese in the heart of Montalcino, the wine reflects both the singular character of the site and the estate’s distinctive, non-interventionist approach. Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts, long maceration in Slavonian oak, and nearly four years of aging in large botti are all part of what gives Soldera its signature depth, energy, and transparency. No longer labeled Brunello, but every bit the benchmark.

    Other Reviews....
    Tasted over lunch, the Soldera Case Basse 2020 100% Sangiovese shows a softly textured profile with beautifully polymerized tannins that create a taut sounding board for notes of cassis, small berry fruit, violets and crushed stone. Made with spontaneous fermentation in oversized vats and aged carefully in the family cellars in surrounding quiet and darkness, this soulful wine remains true to the spirit of Sangiovese, defined by clarity and finesse. The 2020 vintage has an accessible, open-knit character that suits it well and clearly distinguishes it from the more austere 2019 and the super precise 2021. In this context, 2020 offers a softer, more delicate interlude between the two. Drink 2029-2055.
    97 points
    Monica Larner - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

    The most vivid crushed cherry gives way to rose pastille, sweet lavender and nuances of clove and exotic spice as the exuberant 2020 Toscana Sangiovese comes to life in the glass. It displays pure class on the palate. It’s silken and soothingly round with a pretty mix of ripe strawberry and blueberry that swirl throughout, as crisp mineral tones and a contrasting tinge of sour citrus add unparalleled depth. Incredibly complex yet juicy and spry, the 2020 leaves crunchy tannins that firm up the impossibly long finish without slowing its momentum. I don’t recall ever tasting a young Soldera that showed this much energy and verve. It’s already so pleasurable yet has the balance to mature beautifully over the coming decades. Drink 2027-2044.
    97 points
    Eric Guido - Vinous

    Tasted from a 65-hectoliter cask, the 2020 Sangiovese is plush and fruity at this stage, although it’s starting to reveal its mineral underpinnings, with dark blackberry notes, graphite, and violets. Medium to full-bodied, it offers a velvety texture, with ripe and refined tannins, a good deal of meaty richness through the mid-palate, and a seamless structure. There’s both purity and refinement across each of the samples tasted. The 2020 showed a good deal of completeness already prior to bottling and I expect it will have a good deal of cellaring potential.
    96-99 points
    Audrey Frick - jebdunnuck.com

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    2022 Thierry Allemand Cornas Chaillots (C)
    Cornas, Northern Rhone, FRANCE
    $620. 00
    Bottle
    $7440.00 Dozen
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Cork

    Other Reviews....
    The 2022 Cornas Les Chaillots from Thierry Allemand was crafted by his son Théo using the same method as his father: 100% whole bunches, two to three days of carbon maceration and punching down instead of pumping over. Evoking a pure, delicate and gourmand bouquet of violet, mulberries and dark berries, it's medium to full-bodied, dense and firm with a crystalline, pure texture and an energetic, tense mid-palate framed by somewhat stringy tannins, typical of whole bunches. Concluding with a long, ethereal and floral finish, this is a superb wine. Drink 2026-2040.
    95 points
    Yohan Castaing - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

    A fine-tuned, silky, refined and well-crafted Cornas from younger (under 40-year-old) vines and whole-cluster vinification. It expresses aromas of damson plums, dark cherries, warm spices and some wild herbs. It's medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins. Such delicacy to the dense core, with a silky, caressing feel and incredible purity, vitality and transparency. Very long, vibrant finish. Drink or hold.
    98 points
    Stuart Pigott - JamesSuckling.com

    Coming from a mix of terroirs and slightly younger vines (which are not that young) brought up all in used barrels, the 2022 Cornas Chaillot offers up red, blue, and black fruits intermixed with graphite, crushed stone, violets, and pepper. Medium to full-bodied and gorgeously balanced on the palate, it shows a juicy, elegant, vibrant style with ultra-fine tannins, displaying remarkable precision and purity.
    93-95 points
    Jeb Dunnuck

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    2022 Thierry Allemand Cornas Reynard (R)
    Cornas, Northern Rhone, FRANCE
    $680. 00
    Bottle
    $8160.00 Dozen
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Cork

    Other Reviews....
    The 2022 Cornas Reynard is one of the wines of the vintage in Cornas. Revealing a deeper, more complex bouquet than Les Chaillots, with aromas of dark wild berries, spices, violet, flowers and mulberries, it's medium to full-bodied, enrobing and elegant, layered and concentrated with a fleshy core of fruit, a tense, energetic mid-palate and more refined tannins that segue into a long, ethereal and violet-inflected finish. Pure and crystalline, this is a young classic in the making. Drink 2027-2042.
    96 points
    Yohan Castaing - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

    It's hard to wrap your head around how a red wine can have this enormous concentration and giant structure, yet be so refined and silky. Aromas of Damson plums, black raspberries and Amarena cherries exactly fill out the mouth-filling yet incredibly precise palate. Then comes the breathtaking finish that is as graceful as a great dancer who leaps effortlessly from one side of the stage to the other. From old vines in the Reynard site. 100% whole-cluster fermentation that starts as carbonic maceration, then a handful of punchdowns. Matured in large oak foudre casks. Drink or hold.
    100 points
    Stuart Pigott - JamesSuckling.com

    Coming largely from the granite, south-facing soils of the Reynard lieu-dit and aged in used barrels, the 2022 Cornas Reynard reveals a beautiful array of red, blue, and black fruits, violets, spice, pepper, and orange zest. The class and purity here are something else, and it's medium to full-bodied, focused, and beautifully balanced, with fine tannins and remarkable elegance. This is a sensational Cornas in the making.
    96-98 points
    Jeb Dunnuck

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    2024 Wellington & Wolfe Eylandt Off Dry Riesling
    Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
    $44. 99
    Bottle
    $539.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2025-2030)
    ABV: 8%
    Closure: Stelvin

    A light, fruity off dry Riesling that has an electric feel to it.

    Brilliant water like colour with a faint greenish tinge around the edges. Aromas of lime zest, red apple skin and orange blossom are followed by hints of honeysuckle and flinty mineral notes. Fruity red apple, lime and mandarin flavours have a racy feel across the light, electric palate. Crisp acidity with subtle honeysuckle and zingy mineral elements lingering through the long, elegant off dry finish.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 8%

    Other Reviews….
    I'm a sucker for an off-dry riesling. 'Breakfast wines' my German mates call them, with their modest alcohols and RS to get the day started. Lemon, lime, white peach and green apple all make an appearance here, with a sorbet-like intensity to its carry, a slick of mineral salts and stone, a scattering of dried herbs and a lovely balance between sweetness and acidity. Drink by 2035.
    94 Points
    Dave Brookes - James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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    2024 Gill Estate Rivah Pinot Grigio
    Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $19. 99
    Bottle
    $239.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2025-2026)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin

    A delicious Pinot Grigio that carries lovely textural shape across the palate.

    Brilliant very pale straw colour with a watery hue. Aromas of pear, red apple and honeysuckle are followed by hints of quince and spice. Delicious red apple and pear fruits are delivered with plenty of intensity, carrying lovely textural shape across the palate. Traces of honeysuckle and musk lie underneath. Brisk acidity with a moreish finish.
    Drink over the next year.
    Alc. 13%

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    2024 Hatch Watervale Riesling
    Clare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $32. 99
    Bottle
    $395.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)
    ABV: 12%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Racy and mouth watering with superb intensity and drive.

    Chris Hatcher, affectionately known as Hatch, has been a winemaker for almost 50 years including more than 35 years at Wolf Blass where he picked up numerous awards including the Jimmy Watson Trophy and three time IWSC international winemaker of the year. Having recently retired from the corporate winemaking scene Hatch has embarked on his own personal venture for which his first releases have received widespread critical acclaim.
    Brilliant water like core with green toned edges. Intense lemon and lime scents are followed by some Granny Smith apple, chalky talc and mineral notes. Racy lime, lemon and green apple fruits are delivered with superb intensity and drive across the mouth watering palate. Infusions of fresh herbs and chalky mineral elements lie underneath. Crisp acidity finishing long and zippy.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 12%

    Other Reviews…..
    Clare Valley Riesling, here from the Watervale sub-region, is one of the great gems of the Aussie wine treasure chest. For me, while the Flaxman’s might have been lineball with last year’s release, this is surely a step-up. A must for the cellar. Pale gleaming lemon in colour, the nose offers us exquisite floral notes and citrus, especially grapefruit. Fragrant and elegant, we have spices, limes and hints of river stones. Such balance! A majestic Riesling. There is a riot of flavour and yet an arcade of elegance. We have a line of oyster shell acidity, while the wine really does have impeccable balance (worth mentioning twice) and superb length. A Riesling which will drink beautifully, ageing gracefully, over the next fifteen to twenty years. Love it. Given Chris Hatcher’s decades of experience in the Aussie wine industry and his contacts, I guess it is no surprise. Drink 2025-2045.
    97 Points
    Ken Gargett – WinePilot.com

    A spicy, sleek, tightly wound riesling of intensity, inward concentration, true lime and pink grapefruit characters, a touch of floral lift. There's a lick of nutty savouriness underlying, too. So energetic, vigorous and frisky. It's classic stuff, done well, and with stuffing in the wine. Yes thanks. Drink by 2040.
    95 Points
    Mike Bennie – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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    2024 Moppity Vineyards Lock & Key Chardonnay
    Tumbarumba, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA
    $19. 99
    Bottle
    $239.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2025-2028)
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    A fleshy textured, fruit driven Chardonnay.

    Brilliant pale straw colour with a subtle greenish tinge around the edges and a watery hue. Nectarine and citrus aromas intermingle with melon and subtle dried honey notes. The fruit driven palate features peach and melon flavours over citrus and flashes of honeysuckle. Fleshy textured it finishes nicely rounded and fruity.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 12.5%

    • 92
    2024 TarraWarra Estate Chardonnay
    Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $34. 99
    Bottle
    $419.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Fresh, elegant Yarra Valley Chardonnay.

    Fermented and matured in 100% French oak puncheons, demi muid and barriques (10% new oak) for a period of 7 months. Brilliant pale straw colour with a faint tinge of green around the outskirts and a watery hue. Aromas of pear and nectarine are interwoven with hints of biscuity nougat, dried honey and a faint whiff of gun flint. Fresh nectarine and pear fruits are underpinned by citrusy acidity which lends an energetic feel. Biscuity nougat and flint elements also chime in. Finishes fresh and elegant.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 12.5%

    • 90
    2023 Santa Cristina Toscana
    Tuscany, ITALY
    $26. 99
    Bottle
    $323.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2025-2028)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin

    A juicy, medium bodied Tuscan blend with a savoury finish.

    An entry level blend from Antinori produced from Sangiovese, Merlot, Syrah and Petit Verdot. Deep black dark red core with a dark red hue. Ripe cherry and liquorice aromas are followed by some dried herb, tobacco and vanillin spice notes. Juicy cherry and red currant fruits decorate the medium bodied palate with notions of dried herbs, earth and spicy tobacco in the background. Slightly chewy tannins with a savoury conclusion.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 13%

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    2024 Water Wheel Chardonnay
    Bendigo, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $17. 99
    Bottle
    $215.88 Dozen
    Minimum 6 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2025-2028)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Round and generous with a rich texture.

    Barrel fermented in French oak puncheons and demi muid with extended lees contact. Brilliant pale straw colour with highlights of green around the edges and a watery hue. Aromas of ripe peach and nectarine mix with honeycomb, toasty oak and spicy nougat. Rich, fleshy textured ripe peach and melon fruits meld into a crème brulee, biscuit and vanilla spice background. Finishes generous and round with a dash of spice.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

    Rooster Rojo Espadin Joven Mezcal (700ml)
    Oaxaca, MEXICO
    $109. 99
    Bottle
    $1319.88 Dozen
    ABV: 43%

    The Espadín variety is employed for the majority of mezcal production. The style here offers light smoke with undertones of fruit and a white pepper finish. 43% Alc./Vol.

    Bruichladdich Black Art 11.1 24 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)
    Islay, SCOTLAND
    $799. 00
    Bottle
    $9588.00 Dozen
    ABV: 44.2%

    Other reviews... So still pre-reopening juice (so Invergordon-Jim Beam Brands). Utterly love the blurb on the 'label' (well, the stencil), no stoopid AI could have ever written that true piece of post-modern literature. Colour: amber. Nose: it's on quince jelly, juicy sultanas, pinecones, a little talc, fond de taint, pollens, pink pepper and oregano, caraway, something syrah-y, pizza oil (I know that's not very romantic), tomato sauce, sage… An unusual construction that rather loses you, but it's full of (unlikely) charms. Mouth: I find this arrival weirdly spicy and woody. A lot of wood spices (oak, pine, fir), heavy spices, cumin and clove, lees, stalk… I know it's me but this is not my kind of concoction, not on the palate, even if brighter notes of oranges would then try to balance it all. Weird drink. Finish: long, bitter, sour and leafy. Almost some artisanal Italian bitter. Comments: I've always had troubles with the Black Arts. In the first place, I've never quite understood the idea behind them, but knowing that it's a highly successful line, I'll simply tip my hat to them and bow modestly before this modern art of doing bizarre mixtures. 84 points - whiskyfun.com

    Rooster Rojo 100% Agave Anejo Tequila (700ml)
    Jalisco, MEXICO
    $77. 99
    Bottle
    $935.88 Dozen
    ABV: 38%

    Made via cooking the piña with steam in autoclaves for 10 hours, the distillate is aged in oak for a minimum of one year in used bourbon barrels. Expect aromas and flavours of vanilla, coffee, a hint of tobacco, some spicy oak and brown sugar. 38% Alc./Vol.

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    2021 Paracombe Cabernet Sauvignon
    Adelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $22. 99
    Bottle
    $275.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Rich, concentrated and solidly built with lush black fruits.

    Dense pitch black heart with a very deep dark red black hue. Intense ripe blackcurrant aromas mix with liquorice, vanillin cedar, tobacco, earthy black olive and spicy dried herb notes. Rich, concentrated and solidly built, lush blackcurrant and liquorice fruits swamp the full bodied palate. Cigar box, earthy black olive and spicy bay leaf elements sit underneath. Firm, grainy tannins impart some grip across the robust yet ripe and fleshy finish.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 14.5%

    Rooster Rojo 100% Agave Blanco Tequila (700ml)
    Jalisco, MEXICO
    $75. 99
    Bottle
    $911.88 Dozen
    ABV: 38%

    The red rooster is a very special bird in Mexico - a sign of the sun, and a key part of the national identity. The brand of tequila that bears its name selects piñas aged 6-7 years. Only fruit with a residual sugar content of 24-27% is chosen. These piñas are then halved to preserve their sweetness and twice distilled in stainless steel pot stills. This ensures that the exceptional agave flavours and aromas are preserved. Their Blanco is said to taste softer and smoother than other examples because of a unique filtration process during which pure water is filtered through Mexican silver. The flavour is initially sweet with a subtle yet distinct peppery spice. 38% Alc./Vol.

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