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2024 Yangarra Estate Vineyard Circle Blewitt Springs GrenacheMcLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$23. 99Bottle$287.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)ABV: 14%Closure: StelvinYangarra Estate’s Circle Collection is a new range of entry-level wines that focus on Southern Rhone varietals. Made from younger vines they are uber delicious fruit driven wines that deliver fantastic value.
An explosive, super juicy Grenache that makes for highly addictive drinking.
Deep dark purple red core with black shaded edges and a bright purple hue. The wonderfully fragrant nose is singing with red to dark raspberry, violet, red liquorice and blueberry scents. Subtle fresh herb and peppered earth notes are also evident. Super juicy and intensely flavoured, rich red to dark raspberry, red liquorice and cherry fruits explode across the exuberant palate with delicate infusions of dried herbs, scorched earth and pepper the undercard. Magnificent power and silky tannins with fresh acidity lending an energetic feel to the long super succulent finish. Highly addictive drinking over the next 5-6 years.
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This is the younger vine bottling, coming mainly off vines planted in '08. Up to three weeks on skins; maturation in steel and old puncheons and foudre. This is a nice foil to the Old Vine bottling, showing what relatively youthful vines can do on this great site. There’s an open red-berried and cherry fruitfulness, with red florals supported by savoury spice and a foundation of purposeful natural tannin. This doesn’t have the mineral depth of the Old Vine, but the fruit vibrancy and exuberance yield their own rewards. Drink by 2030.
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2022 Paul Conti Cabernet SauvignonMargaret River, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA$23. 99Bottle$287.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2025-2030)ABV: 14%Closure: StelvinA generously fleshed, plummy medium bodied Cabernet blend.
A blend of 88% Cabernet Sauvignon and 12% Malbec matured in French oak (30% new). Dense inky black in colour with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Lifted blackcurrant and red plum aromas mix with cedary tobacco, earth and dried herb notes. Medium bodied, generously fleshed blackcurrant and plum fruits meld into a dried herb, earth and cedary tobacco back drop. Fine grained tannins with a plummy mid length finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
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Another of the wines Conti sources from his Margaret River vineyard. This is a firmish wine, reflecting this warm vintage, but its balanced with excellent depth of fruit. Shows a beautiful varietal integrity with blackcurrant and black olive nuances plus a trace of bay leaf. A small amount of malbec is added to bring more weight to that middle palate. Ideal wine for the medium term.
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2024 Warramate Pinot NoirYarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$39. 99Bottle$479.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinA light and playful Pinot that has a fresh, elegant feel.
Semi translucent ruby red colour with black shaded edges and a vibrant light red hue. Fragrant violet, red to dark cherry and strawberry aromas are complimented by hints of dried clove, forest floor and spice. Light and playful the palate is decorated with juicy red cherry and strawberry fruits which meld into a delicate fresh herb, forest floor and spice back drop. Polished tannins and fresh acidity with an energetic red fruited finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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Made with 20% whole bunches, 10% new oak. A light, bright crimson. Pretty and perfumed. Aromas of redcurrants, strawberry and blood oranges together with a little rose petal. Light to medium bodied with delicate and finely tuned tannins on the elegant finish. Drink by 2029.
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2024 Cavedon Pinot NoirKing Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2025-2030)ABV: 13.8%Closure: StelvinLight, savoury and spicy featuring red fruits and an elegant mid length finish.
Dark red core with black toned edges and a light red to red hue. Fragrant nose with scents of violet, red to dark cherry and rhubarb flowing through the nostrils followed by some brambly dried herb and spice notes. Light, savoury and spicy the palate features red cherry and rhubarb flavours over a delicate cedar, dried herb and spice back drop. Fine grained tannins with an elegant mid length finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
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2024 The Willows Vineyard RieslingBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$19. 99Bottle$239.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2025-2033)ABV: 11%Closure: StelvinA zippy Riesling with laser like acidity and a dry, tense finish.
Brilliant water like core with a faint tinge of green around the outskirts. Lemon and lime juice aromas mix with Granny Smith apple and steely mineral like notes. Zippy lemon, lime and Granny Smith apple flavours are underscored by crisp laser like acidity. Some wet steel and mineral elements linger across the back half. The finish long, dry and tense.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
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2019 Buller Wines Calliope ShirazRutherglen, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$39. 99Bottle$479.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2025-2029)ABV: 16%Closure: StelvinSweetly fruited, plump and heavy.
Aged in American oak hogsheads for 2 years. Pitch black heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Engulfing the nostrils are aromas of plum pudding, liquorice and ripe black cherry which are intermeshed with vanillin oak, hints of scorched earth and spice. Coating the bold palate is a thick layer of plum pudding, liquorice and black cherry fruits. Sweet vanillin oak and subtle spicy dried fruit elements linger underneath. Plump and heavy it has velvet smooth tannins and a long, sweet fruited conclusion.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
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2022 Heggies Vineyard Single Block Reserve ChardonnayEden Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$44. 99Bottle$539.88 DozenMinimum 6 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinA brisk, light to medium bodied Chardonnay that finishes fresh and elegant.
Aged in a mix of ceramic eggs and French oak barriques for a period of 10 months on lees. Brilliant very pale straw colour with gleaming green tinged edges and a watery hue. Elevated citrus, pear and nectarine aromas intermix with green apple, hints of lemon butter and bees wax. Brisk light to medium bodied palate with flavours of pear, citrus and nectarine overlaying a delicate back drop of bees wax and infusions of gun flint. Vivid, energetic acidity finishing fresh and elegant.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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2022 Palliser Estate Pinot NoirMartinborough, NEW ZEALAND$52. 99Bottle$635.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinRich, fleshy mid weighted Pinot.
Matured in French oak for 10 months. Dark red core with black shaded edges and a light red to red hue. Intense ripe dark to black cherry, strawberry and anise aromas intermix with dried herb, bramble, subtle forest floor and spice notes. Rich and fleshy the mid weighted palate features juicy dark to black cherry, anise, strawberry and plum flavours with dried herb, brambly cedar and spice elements the undercard. Outstanding power and concentration with velvet smooth tannins and a long, sumptuous conclusion.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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2024 Mayer ChardonnayYarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$54. 99Bottle$659.88 DozenABV: 13%Closure: Diam CorkGerman born Timo Mayer, along with partner Rhonda Ferguson established Mayer in 1999, on the slopes of Mt Toolebewong, between Healesville & Woori Yallock. They produce a small range of hand crafted, single vineyard wines, believing that wines are made in the vineyard and not the winery. All wines are unfined and unfiltered to show the true expression of the vineyard. Vines are often close-planted, winemaking frequently utilises a generous use of whole bunch but most impressive is Timo's cheerful, amusing nature.
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Here come the hot stepper. Quite the intense and rich flavour profile here, though with good cut and thrust alongside. Magic of Mayer.
Scents and flavours of lemon curd, grapefruit, red apple juice, green mango, a touch of green almond and a big squeeze of lime. Dashes of sea spray and ginger here too. You could say generally there’s lots on here. A suggestion of parmesan cheese funk in the mix too. Slippery texture, some chalkiness to finish. Lots of great concentration and the palate staining length is impressive. A full on style done fully well. Drink 2025 - 2035.
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2024 Mayer SangioveseYarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$54. 99Bottle$659.88 DozenABV: 12.5%Closure: Diam CorkGerman born Timo Mayer, along with partner Rhonda Ferguson established Mayer in 1999, on the slopes of Mt Toolebewong, between Healesville & Woori Yallock. They produce a small range of hand crafted, single vineyard wines, believing that wines are made in the vineyard and not the winery. All wines are unfined and unfiltered to show the true expression of the vineyard. Vines are often close-planted, winemaking frequently utilises a generous use of whole bunch but most impressive is Timo's cheerful, amusing nature.
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Summon your pizzas, draw your pasta from the skies, exhume your charcuterie.
Silky, satiny, super perfumed. Charisma plus. Vibrant red cherry, touches of maraschino, sweet spice, cola, cranberry, sarsaparilla going on here; kinda explosive, then, in the same breath, this feels tempered with lacy tannins and chalky pucker that extends through the lively squirt of blood orange tang. This has great mojo. It’s not just fun, it pushes an agenda about fine wine in Australia from the variety with its multi-layered vibe. Pleasure zone stuff. Drink 2025 - 2035.
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Amabuki Kimoto Omachi Junmai Daiginjo Sake (720ml)JAPAN$89. 99Bottle$1079.88 DozenABV: 16.5%Closure: Screw CapAmabuki Shuzo, based in Saga Prefecture, is known for its innovative use of flower yeasts and focus on expressive, terroir-driven sake. This Junmai Daiginjo is made using the ancient Omachi rice variety and brewed in the traditional kimoto method, bringing depth and structure to its refined profile. Amabuki’s approach bridges heritage and experimentation, resulting in sake with distinctive character and textural nuance.
Tasting Note: Pale lemon colour in the glass with a crystalline clarity. Aromatically the nose is immediately engaging, offering pleasing notes of white nougat, green melon, and papaya with a delicate creaminess. The palate leans towards the green fruit spectrum—green melon and edamame—though hints of yellow orchard fruit emerge with warmth. Excellent concentration, finishing long and clean in a dry, pure, and refined style. A versatile sake, well-suited to seafood and vegetable dishes or simply enjoyed on its own towards the end of the night.
Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Alc: 16.5%
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Koi Shisou Red Shiso Liqueur (720ml)JAPAN$64. 99Bottle$779.88 DozenABV: 7%Closure: Screw CapProduced by Sengetsu Shuzo in Kumamoto Prefecture, Koi Shisou is a rice shochu-based liqueur infused with premium red shiso from Kyushu. Free from additives or colouring agents, its vivid crimson hue and bright, herbaceous character come naturally from the shiso itself. With a gentle sweetness and refreshing lift, it’s a distinctive, expressive liqueur.
Tasting Note: Blushing and vibrant pink in the glass, this liqueur makes a bold statement. The nose is complex, with cherries and strawberries harmonizing with sweet-savory red bean soup notes, while layers of watermelon skin and a faint medicinal touch element add intrigue. The palate focuses on bright, sweet red fruits—plums, watermelon, and strawberry—all lively and expressive. Despite the sweetness, it's refreshingly light and never cloying. A joyful liqueur, perfect over ice on its own, or topped with soda water.
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2022 Cellier Saint Benoit Arbois Pupillin Gryphees TrousseauJura, FRANCE$240. 00Bottle$2880.00 DozenABV: 14.5%Closure: CorkBenjamin Benoit is fast becoming one of the Jura’s most exciting voices. Working in Pupillin with traditional methods and minimal sulphur, his site-specific wines offer a precise, elegant expression of Jura terroir. Cellier Saint Benoit sets a new standard for quality in the region.
Named after the fossilised gryphées (oyster-like molluscs) embedded in the vineyard's calcaire à gryphées limestone soils, this Trousseau is drawn from just 0.25 ha of vines in the lieux-dits of Côte de Feule and Fonteneille, planted at 390–400 metres elevation. Due to the naturally riper stems and tighter bunches of Trousseau, the wine is fermented entirely as whole clusters in tronconic wooden vats. It is then aged in used oak barrels and bottled without filtration. In 2022, only a single Trousseau cuvée was produced due to small yields; in more generous vintages, the parcels are bottled separately.
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The complex 2022 Trousseau Arbois Pupillin Gryphées lands at 14.5% alcohol. This bold 2022 blossoms with melted liquorice, black plum, earthy shadings and a slice of pomegranate. Full-bodied and concentrated, the 2022 captures remarkable elegance and freshness despite all that warm-vintage ripeness. Closing with a powerful finish, the 2022 is game-on and built for the long haul. Drink 2024-2032.
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2022 Cellier Saint Benoit Arbois Pupillin Courbes Raies Pinot NoirJura, FRANCE$240. 00Bottle$2880.00 DozenABV: 13%Closure: CorkThere’s something quietly thrilling about the wines of Cellier Saint Benoit. Based in Arbois Pupillin, Benjamin Benoit’s domaine is still young by any standard, yet the clarity and character of his wines place them firmly among the Jura’s most compelling new voices. After time spent with Charles Lachaux, Amélie Berthaut, and Nicolas Faure in Burgundy, Benoit returned home earlier than planned in 2019 following the sudden passing of his father. That year marked his first vintage, and by 2020, he had full control of the domaine — bringing with him a clear and focused vision rooted in both tradition and precision.
Rather than blending parcels, Benoit vinifies and bottles his lieux-dits separately, giving each site its own voice. The 6.25 hectares of vines — planted to Chardonnay, Savagnin, Ploussard, Trousseau, and Pinot Noir — are farmed with care, and the cellar work is firmly low-intervention. Inspired by the techniques of Pierre Overnoy, Benoit works with minimal inputs: careful destemming of Ploussard by hand, whole-cluster ferments for Trousseau and Pinot Noir, gentle pressing of whole bunches for the whites, and aging in neutral oak. The use of sulphur is minimal, and in some cuvées, absent altogether. The result is a suite of wines that feel clear-eyed and precise, yet still vibrant and soulful — wines that make you stop and pay attention.
They’re not inexpensive, but they are important. As the Jura continues to evolve and mature, Benoit’s wines feel like a glimpse of where things are headed, a signpost for the future of Arbois Pupillin, honouring the region’s heritage but elevated by a new generation’s clarity of purpose.
Sourced from 0.5 ha of Pinot Noir planted on the fossil-rich calcaire à gryphées soils of the Courbes Raies vineyard in Pupillin. The site is west-facing, and the vines—planted by Benjamin Benoit’s father and grandfather—range from the mid-1980s back to approximately 1959. The fruit is vinified as 100% whole bunches in large Grenier tronconic vats, then aged in a mix of 228-litre barrels and 600-litre demi-muids. The site, soils, and older vine material contribute to a structured and mineral style of Jura Pinot Noir, shaped by Burgundian influences in both viticulture and élevage.
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The 2022 Pinot Noir Arbois Pupillin Courbes Raies unwinds with a distinctively floral perfume as rose petal and violets rise from the glass. Ripe red cherry and spicy nuances add more layers. Medium-bodied and polished, the juicy 2022 delights the taster with uplifting freshness. Round and complete, it walks off the stage with an elegant finish. Drink 2024-2032.
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2022 Cellier Saint Benoit Arbois Pupillin La Marcette ChardonnayJura, FRANCE$220. 00Bottle$2640.00 DozenABV: 15%Closure: CorkBenjamin Benoit is fast becoming one of the Jura’s most exciting voices. Working in Pupillin with traditional methods and minimal sulphur, his site-specific wines offer a precise, elegant expression of Jura terroir. Cellier Saint Benoit sets a new standard for quality in the region.
This Chardonnay is grown on Triassic marl soils in the south of Pupillin at 335 metres altitude, on a plateau above Les Charots. The 0.5 ha vineyard is home to 65–70-year-old vines planted by Benjamin’s grandfather. La Marcette ripens earlier than neighbouring sites due to its exposure and elevation, producing concentrated fruit with lower yields. The wine is whole cluster pressed and aged in neutral oak barrels. The resulting expression is broad-shouldered yet structured, shaped by its sunny disposition and deep-rooted vine age.
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The 2022 Chardonnay Arbois Pupillin La Marcette unfurls with white peach, blossom, green apple and a tropical slice of melon. Medium- to full-bodied and generously concentrated, the 2022 boasts remarkable intensity. A solid backbone of acidity helps to retain vivid freshness. Already drinking superbly at this early stage, this will gain more complexity with a few more years in a cool cellar. Drink 2024-2028.
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2022 Cellier Saint Benoit Arbois Pupillin Viandris ChardonnayJura, FRANCE$280. 00Bottle$3360.00 DozenABV: 14.5%Closure: CorkBenjamin Benoit is fast becoming one of the Jura’s most exciting voices. Working in Pupillin with traditional methods and minimal sulphur, his site-specific wines offer a precise, elegant expression of Jura terroir. Cellier Saint Benoit sets a new standard for quality in the region.
Sourced from the high-elevation (368m), west-facing slope of Viandris, where Chardonnay vines—planted by Benjamin’s grandfather around 1960—grow in intensely limestone-rich soils. The site yields naturally low quantities of concentrated fruit. Whole cluster pressed and aged in neutral oak, this Chardonnay is structured by its site’s mineral-driven profile and old vine depth. A hallmark expression of high-altitude, limestone-grown Jura Chardonnay.
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The terrific 2022 Chardonnay Arbois Pupillin Viandris opens with dried honeysuckle, chamomile, lemon peel and ripe yellow apple. Flinty characteristics, wet stones and pears add more layers. The flintiness becomes more pronounced on the energetic palate, delivering a powerful punch with its elevated flavor concentration, all superbly balanced by a vibrant core of acidity. Every single one of the 1,022 total bottles produced is worth the chase. Drink 2024-2033.
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2022 Cellier Saint Benoit Arbois Pupillin Les Plantees Savagnin NatureJura, FRANCE$260. 00Bottle$3120.00 DozenABV: 14.5%Closure: CorkBenjamin Benoit is fast becoming one of the Jura’s most exciting voices. Working in Pupillin with traditional methods and minimal sulphur, his site-specific wines offer a precise, elegant expression of Jura terroir. Cellier Saint Benoit sets a new standard for quality in the region.
From a 0.28 ha parcel of northwest-facing vines on steep (30%) slopes of classic blue marl at higher elevation than Chambines. The 70-year-old Savagnin vines were planted by previous generations and are now farmed for a topped-up, non-oxidative (ouillé) style. The wine was whole cluster pressed, fermented, and aged on lees in a single old 228-litre barrel, then bottled unfiltered. The blue marl soils contribute intensity and salinity, resulting in a complex, site-expressive wine.
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The 2022 Savagnin Arbois Pupillin Naturé Les Plantées checks in at 14.5% alcohol. Swirling the glass unlocks fragrant lemon peel, yellow apple, chamomile and wet stone, plus a touch of pear. On the palate, the full-bodied 2022 packs elevated flavor concentration, flawlessly balanced by the wine’s vibrant acidity. Concluding with a sapid finish, the 2022 deserves a round of applause. Drink 2024-2030.
93 points
Nicolas Greinacher - Vinous - 2014 Cellier Saint Benoit Vin Jaune (620ml)Jura, FRANCE$525. 00Bottle$6300.00 DozenABV: 15.5%Closure: Cork
Benjamin Benoit is fast becoming one of the Jura’s most exciting voices. Working in Pupillin with traditional methods and minimal sulphur, his site-specific wines offer a precise, elegant expression of Jura terroir. Cellier Saint Benoit sets a new standard for quality in the region.
Sourced from Savagnin vines primarily in Les Chambines, on marl soils typical of the Jura. The wine was a barrel selection with preference given to the most restrained and tightly wound example, considered best suited for extended sous voile maturation. Aged for over nine years in a single cask stored in the domaine’s custom attic (rather than humid cellars), allowing the veil of flor to develop under more oxidative and dynamic conditions. This longer aging exceeds the legal minimum of six years, encouraging greater salinity and tertiary development. Bottled unfiltered from a single cask.
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2022 Samuel Billaud Bourgogne d'Or ChardonnayChablis, FRANCE$76. 99Bottle$923.88 DozenABV: 12.5%Closure: CorkWhile the origins of this domaine date back to Charles-Louis-Noel Billaud in 1815, it's the current generation winemaker Samuel Billaud that has made waves with the exceptional quality of his wines produced since the creation of this project in 2009. Following the sale of the family business Domaine Billaud-Simon to Faiveley in 2014, Samuel received further prized parcels of land and now makes wines from five of the grand cru vineyards, and five of the top premier cru vineyards. The wines are vinified in a mixture of stainless steel and large old wood barrels, the latter mainly for the premier and grand cru wines.
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A ripe and nicely fresh nose combines notes of mostly citrus and white orchard fruit. There is both solid volume and energy to the delicious middleweight flavors that conclude in a refreshing, nicely dry and zesty finish where a touch of spritz slowly appears. This offers good quality for its level. Drink through 2024+.
87 points
Allen Meadows - BurghoundThe 2022 Bourgogne Chardonnay is the usual blend of Auxerrois and Mâconnais must, and it has turned out nicely, delivering aromas of pears, apples, white flowers and fresh bread, followed by a medium-bodied, ample and fleshy palate that's pure and charming, nodding more to the south than the north this year. Drink 2023-2030.
87 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Sep 08, 2023)The 2022 Bourgogne d'Or, a blend between Mâcon Nord and Auxerrois, has a fragrant nose with hints of melted butter and yellow flowers and a touch of vanilla pod in the background. The palate is well-balanced with a pleasant "bite" on the entry, fresh and tangy, with a hint of marmalade on the finish. Drink 2023-2027.
87 points
Neal Martin - VinousThis is a 6,000 bottle cuvée, bottled a month ago, the usual blend of half Mâconnais and half Auxerrois. A clear pale colour, with a fresh vinous nose, some melon character, no more than medium bodied, yet with a fresh finish. Drink from 2023-2024.
86 points
Jasper Morris MW - Inside BurgundyAttractive wine with quite a bit of colour, good acidity and apple fruit character. 50% of the grapes from north of Mâcon, 50% Chablis from Auxerre. Drink 2024-2027.
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2022 Samuel Billaud Petit ChablisChablis, FRANCE$84. 99Bottle$1019.88 DozenABV: 12.5%Closure: CorkWhile the origins of this domaine date back to Charles-Louis-Noel Billaud in 1815, it's the current generation winemaker Samuel Billaud that has made waves with the exceptional quality of his wines produced since the creation of this project in 2009. Following the sale of the family business Domaine Billaud-Simon to Faiveley in 2014, Samuel received further prized parcels of land and now makes wines from five of the grand cru vineyards, and five of the top premier cru vineyards. The wines are vinified in a mixture of stainless steel and large old wood barrels, the latter mainly for the premier and grand cru wines.
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There is plenty of classic Chablis typicity to the ripe yet cool and fresh aromas of lemon-lime and iodine. The racy and attractively textured flavors exude evident minerality and particularly so on the focused, linear and youthfully austere finale. This is also very good for its level and worth considering. Drink through 2027+.
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Allen Meadows - BurghoundA strong effort from this over-performing cuvée, derived from vines planted in 1976, Billaud's 2022 Petit Chablis is a medium to full-bodied, suave and charming wine evocative of sweet citrus fruit, white flowers, green apple and beeswax. Drink 2023-2032.
88 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Sep 08, 2023)The 2022 Petit Chablis Sur Les Clos has a crisp nose, stricter than the 2023 and perhaps with a touch more horsepower. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, a little more depth than the 2023, smooth and harmonious towards the finish. Lovely. Drink 2024-2028.
89 points
Neal Martin - VinousPale lemon colour. Who would have thought this was merely a Petit Chablis when you put the glass to your nose? Quite fleshy now with a few months bottle age, but delivering a delicious full-bodied Petit Chablis. Drink from 2023-2024.
90 points
Jasper Morris MW - Inside BurgundySuper-precise and yet with plenty of complexity for a Petit Chablis. Apple fruit flavours, great acidity and also lots to enjoy already. A very fine example. The vines, situated above the forest of Les Clos, were planted in 1976 by Samuel's father. Drink 2024-2027.
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2023 Samuel Billaud Chablis Les Grands TerroirsChablis, FRANCE$96. 99Bottle$1163.88 DozenABV: 12.5%Closure: CorkWhile the origins of this domaine date back to Charles-Louis-Noel Billaud in 1815, it's the current generation winemaker Samuel Billaud that has made waves with the exceptional quality of his wines produced since the creation of this project in 2009. Following the sale of the family business Domaine Billaud-Simon to Faiveley in 2014, Samuel received further prized parcels of land and now makes wines from five of the grand cru vineyards, and five of the top premier cru vineyards. The wines are vinified in a mixture of stainless steel and large old wood barrels, the latter mainly for the premier and grand cru wines.
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Moderate reduction pushes the underlying fruit to the background today. On the palate there is excellent volume to the vibrant and equally stony medium weight flavors that also conclude in a chiseled, bone-dry and sneaky long finale. This is a potentially outstanding villages and worth your interest. Drink through 2027+.
89-92 points
Allen Meadows - BurghoundSamuel Billaud’s 2023 Chablis Village is sourced from three plots, two on the left bank and one on the right bank. Opening in the glass with notes of tangerine zest, bread and beeswax, this wine is medium to full-bodied, rather tightly wound and laden with tangy acidity and concludes with a long, saline finish. It is vinified entirely in steel. Drink 2025 - 2034.
89 points
Kristaps Karklins - Wine Advocate (Mar 07, 2025)From Les Pargues, Les Cartes and Chapelot-Bas, the 2023 Chablis Grands Terroirs has a refreshing, quite minerally bouquet with hints of potpourri behind the citrus fruit. The palate is well balanced with a saline entry, and tightening in the middle. A steely, bitter lemon finish. Drink over 3-4 years. Drink 2025-2030.
88-90 points
Neal Martin - VinousA blend of Samuel’s three excellent terroirs, Les Pargues, Cartes-Fontenottes, and Bas de Chapelot. Pale colour. A very classic nose, not too pungently marine, with a depth of fruit, clean clear cut white fruit with a real crispness to finish. The lees work is exemplary. Drink from 2025-2028.
90-92 points
Jasper Morris MW - Inside BurgundyThere is a great purity to the aromas of nectarine and lemon peel in the delicious village Chablis from Samuel Billaud. It's lively and fresh, with a tension that carries the wine to a lingering finish. The grapes are from three parcels: two on the left bank – Pargues (near Préhy) and the back side of the Montmains slope – and on the right bank, vines at the base of Montée de Tonnerre. They represent 5ha in total; 2ha domaine and 3ha purchased fruit. Drink 2024-2035.
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2022 Samuel Billaud Sechet Vieilles Vignes Chablis Premier CruChablis, FRANCE$199. 00Bottle$2388.00 DozenABV: 13%Closure: CorkWhile the origins of this domaine date back to Charles-Louis-Noel Billaud in 1815, it's the current generation winemaker Samuel Billaud that has made waves with the exceptional quality of his wines produced since the creation of this project in 2009. Following the sale of the family business Domaine Billaud-Simon to Faiveley in 2014, Samuel received further prized parcels of land and now makes wines from five of the grand cru vineyards, and five of the top premier cru vineyards. The wines are vinified in a mixture of stainless steel and large old wood barrels, the latter mainly for the premier and grand cru wines.
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The cool and reticent nose reluctantly but clearly confirms that this could be from nowhere else but Chablis, particularly with the prominent quinine influence on the aromas of lemon confit. The dense, palate soaking and powerful yet refined flavors deliver stunningly good length on the super-sleek and impeccably well-balanced finale. This is terrific and it's not often that Séchet can best a fine Montée de Tonnerre but in 2022, it appears to have done so. Note that at least moderate patience will be necessary and overall, if you can find it, buy it. Drink through 2030+.
93 points
Allen Meadows - BurghoundThe 2022 Chablis Les Séchets 1er Cru has a potent lime, lemon zest and oyster shell scented bouquet that has plenty of vigor. The palate is very well balanced with a sapid entry, and fine weight. It is the most compact of Billaud's Premier Crus and will therefore require more time in bottle. It will be worth the wait though. Drink 2027-2045.
93 points
Neal Martin - VinousA perfect mid lemon expression, the nose is sublime with dancing stones, and such a dynamic freshness. Wonderful finesse with its pure and balanced fruit throughout, extends so far on the back of the palate and treads with such a light touch. Drink from 2028-2038.
95 points
Jasper Morris MW - Inside BurgundyA special bottling from vines more than 90 years old: a vineyard marked by a high proportion of stones and old rootstock. Although it ages as well as Montée de Tonnerre, Billaud's Séchet will finish in a different place. Matured only in stainless steel for 18 months on lees with one racking, it's really very classy and long. A great combination of pear fruit, touch of sunny peach on the palate with abundant minerality to finish. Drink 2025 - 2031.
95 points
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2023 Cape Mentelle Marmaduke ChardonnayMargaret River, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA$22. 99Bottle$275.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2025-2028)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinA ripe, fleshy, generously fruited style of Chardonnay.
Brilliant pale straw colour with highlights of green around the edges and a watery hue. Elevated white peach, melon and dried honey aromas fill the nostrils followed by some citrus and delicate spice notes. Ripe and fleshy the palate features generous white peach and melon fruit over a delicate citrus, dried honey and spice back drop. Showing ample textural volume it has brisk underlying acidity to finish round and full.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
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2024 Longview Macclesfield Gruner VeltlinerAdelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$27. 99Bottle$335.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2025-2027)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinA intensely fruited Gruner Veltliner with zingy acidity and a long tangy finish.
Brilliant water like colour with a faint greenish tinge around the outskirts. Lifted pear, lime and Granny smith apple scents are trailed by some flinty mineral notes. Vibrant pear, lime and green apple fruits are delivered with plenty of intensity underscored by zingy acidity. Mandarin and flinty mineral elements linger through the long tangy finish.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 12.5%Other Reviews……
Succulent white wine of distinct varietal character, and great for it. Cucumber in tonic water, some ginger spice, kohlrabi and radish notes, green herbs, a dusting of white pepper and a big squeeze of lime. Squeaky textured, good sense of freshness and chew. Terrific drinking here.
Drink by 2028.
94 Points
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2021 Isodi Chianti ClassicoTuscany, ITALY$34. 99Bottle$419.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2025-2029)ABV: 14.5%Closure: CorkA well fleshed, mid weighted Chianti with rustic tannins lending a grippy feel across the long finish.
Totally opaque black dark red colour with a dark red hue. Elevated blackcurrant aromas mix with some liquorice, earth, vanillin cedar and spice notes. Rich red to black currant fruits flood the mid weighted palate, their well fleshed feel counterpointed by a rustic tannin structure. Some red cherry, earth and spicy dried herb elements ensue. Bright acidity with the tannins extending their grip right through the long finish.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
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2022 The Willows Vineyard G Seven GrenacheBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$36. 99Bottle$443.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)ABV: 14.6%Closure: StelvinJuicy, amply powered Grenache that’s light on it’s feet.
Deep dark red black tinged colour with a bright purple red hue. Wafting from the glass are intense red to dark raspberry, liquorice and cherry scents which are trailed by hints of spearmint and subtle peppered earth notes. Juicy dark raspberry, cherry and red liquorice fruits carry ample power across a palate which is light on its feet. Vanillin spice, delicate earth and pepper elements lie underneath. Sturdy yet quite polished tannins finishing fresh, succulent and peppery.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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2023 Tenuta Marsiliana VermentinoTuscany, ITALY$39. 99Bottle$479.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2025-2026)ABV: 12%Closure: Diam CorkConcentrated and textural with lively lime and green apple fruits underscored by crunchy saline laced acidity.
Brilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Lifted aromas of lime and green apple skin mix with some guava, fresh herb and stony mineral notes. Lively lime and green apple fruits are underscored by crunchy acidity with some pear, wet slate, Mediterranean herb infusions and a saline mineral like character extending across the back half. Excellent concentration and textural volume with an energized saline laced finish.
Drink over the next year.
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2024 AA Badenhorst Secateurs Chenin BlancSwartland, SOUTH AFRICA$34. 99Bottle$419.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2025-2028)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinLuscious and texturally enveloping with crisp acidity lending energy to the long fruity finish.
Brilliant pale straw colour with subtle highlights of green around the edges and a watery hue. Pear, lime and red apple scents are trailed by some delicate honeysuckle and mineral notes. Luscious pear, red apple and honeysuckle flavours carry a silken like feel across the palate with subtle lime and mineral elements the undercard. Crisp acidity lending energy to the long fruity and texturally enveloping finish.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
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2022 Mount Langi Ghiran Cliff Edge ShirazGrampians, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$32. 99Bottle$395.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)ABV: 14.8%Closure: StelvinRich and weighty this is a lush, fuller bodied Cliff Edge.
Established in 1969, Mount Langi Ghiran is a cornerstone of Australian cool climate winemaking, best known for its iconic Langi Shiraz. Nestled in Victoria’s Grampians and named for the yellow-tailed black cockatoo, the site has a rich viticultural history dating back to the late 1800s. The modern era began with the Fratin family, who replanted the vineyard with a vision of recreating a slice of Veneto in Australia. Their efforts laid the foundation for the legendary Old Block Shiraz. A pivotal moment came with the arrival of Trevor Mast in the 1980s, whose foresight in cool climate Shiraz helped elevate the estate to international acclaim. In 2002, the Rathbone family acquired Mount Langi Ghiran, expanding their premium wine portfolio. Today, under Chief Winemaker Adam Louder—who began his journey at Langi under Mast—the estate continues to produce elegant, expressive wines with a commitment to quality and innovation, upholding a proud legacy while looking firmly to the future.
Midnight black heart with a dark red black tinged hue. Pronounced aromas of blackberry, liquorice and dark plum engulf the nostrils followed by some vanillin cedar, subtle scorched earth and peppered fennel notes. Rich and weighty this is a lush, fuller bodied Cliff Edge that features cascading waves of dark plum, liquorice and blackberry fruit. Notions of vanillin cedar, smoked meats and peppered earth the undercard. Sumptuous and well fleshed it boasts excellent power and a sturdy yet velvet like tannin structure. The long succulent finish laced with blackpepper.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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2022 Spinifex Bete Noir ShirazBarossa, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$39. 99Bottle$479.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2025-2033)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinAn amply powered yet refined Barossa Shiraz that finishes long, savoury and peppery.
Bete Noir is a blend of old-vine Shiraz from the Barossa and Eden valleys, specifically, six different parcels from the sub-regions of Moppa, High Eden, Light Pass and the Eastern Foothills. Soils vary across the sites, from thin, skeletal sandy loams in the loftier plots to the classic sand-over-red-clay in the Moppa and Light Pass regions. Vineyard age ranges between 25 and 110 years, with “45 years being a fair average across the blend”, Schell reckons.
The proportion of whole clusters varied from “everything to nothing” depending on the vineyard, with roughly 35% in the final blend. Maturation occurred in 35% new French barrels―ranging in capacity from 225-litre to 4500-litre―for 20 months before fining without filtration.
Impenetrable pitch black heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Soaring out of the glass are liquorice, dark plum, black cherry and blueberry scents complimented by smoky vanillin cedar, fennel, dried clove and peppered dried meat notes. Rich and succulently fruited, the medium to full bodied palate is layered with black cherry and liquorice flavours which are framed by a sturdy yet nicely integrated tannin structure. Lending complexity across the back half are dark plum, fennel, subtlety smoked vanillin cedar and peppered meat elements. Amply powered yet refined in its feel it finishes long, savoury and peppery.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
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2022 Leeuwin Estate Art Series ChardonnayMargaret River, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA$149. 99Bottle$1799.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 10 Years (2025-2035)ABV: 14%Closure: StelvinRich and enveloping yet remarkably fresh this is one of Australia’s most iconic Chardonnay’s.
Barrel fermented in new French oak barriques with regular lees stirring and matured in the same barrels for a period of 11 months. Brilliant pale straw colour with a greenish tint to the edges and a watery hue. Engulfing the olfactory senses are intense aromas of white peach, pear and nectarine which meld into a dried honey, subtle citrusy crème brulee, delicate cashew and gun flint infused back drop. Rich and layered yet remarkably fresh, enveloping the palate are mouth filling white peach, pear, nectarine and dried honey flavours. Lending further complexity are delicate biscuity oak, almond, citrus, crème brulee and flint elements. Beautifully shaped and refined, it boasts superb power and volume finishing long, texturally full and energetic.
Drink over the next 8-10 years.
Alc. 14%Other Reviews….
If you were sitting quietly in a corner, contemplating the vicissitudes of life, and a glass of this exceptional chardonnay came your way, well, all would be very well indeed. And you’d perk up. It’s a wine that tends to be scintillating in youth, driven by all manner of citrus flavours – lemon, pink grapefruit with a dash of lime but also a mille-feuille of leesy lusciousness, oak spices and a moreish savouriness. It seems powerful and explosive with its acidity, drive and energy yet manages to remain classy and complex. Drink by 2032.
97 Points
Jane Faulkner – James Halliday’s Australian Wine CompanionThe 2022 season was warm and low-yielding, particularly for Chardonnay, and many of the wines produced in the region this season can be typified by their nuttiness and a distinct chamomile tea/white flower character. Here, the 2022 Art Series Chardonnay is showing both of those characters, neatly wedged into the authoritative profile of Leeuwin Art Series Chardonnay. Today, for perhaps the first time ever in seeing these wines on release, I note that the oak is a key player in the drinking experience—as ever, seamlessly matched to the fruit and an important part of the wine's style and evident here today. There are toasted nuts, yellow fruits, exotic spices and an open fan of acidity/phenolics through the finish. This 2022 will prove to be a powerful and statuesque player in the wider footprint of Art Series Chardonnays. It's one to collect, but for drinking in the short/immediate term, decanting is recommended. Sealed under screw cap. Drink 2030-2047.
97 Points
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Tomintoul Tarn Single Malt Scotch Whisky (1000ml)Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND$109. 99Bottle$1319.88 DozenABV: 40%High in the Cairngorms, small mountain lochs called tarns have developed due to glacial movement. The name comes from the old Norse word “tjorn” meaning pond, and some of these spring water lochs have existed for over 10,000 years, since the last ice age. Many tarns are surrounded by ancient peat. It is this peat influence that shapes the smoky, sweet and earthy character of Tomintoul Tarn. The whisky is reportedly a step up in intensity from most of the other distillery expressions. The one-litre bottle means there's more to enjoy. 40% Alc./Vol.
Notes from the producers... Nose: Peat forward with whiffs of campfire smoke and burnt heather that open up into aromas of honey and orchard fruits. Palate: Smoky and sweet with layers of peat smoke, boiled sweets, vanilla pod and hints of soft liquorice. Finish: A nice balance of fireplace soot and vanilla cake that leaves a long sweet and smoky linger.
- Dutch Rules Coffee Liqueur (700ml)Melbourne, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$54. 99Bottle$659.88 DozenABV: 16%
Dutch Rules Distilling Co., founded in 2022, started out producing clear spirits like vodka and gin but is now branching out. Their latest line is a coffee liqueur. Known for exploring the relationship between modern spirits and their traditional origins, the liqueur uses high-quality roasted coffee beans, balancing deep espresso flavours with subtle chocolate, caramel and vanilla notes. Enjoy it sipped neat, mixed in cocktails or added to desserts. 16% Alc./Vol.
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Aberfeldy Exceptional Cask Series 19 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Highlands, SCOTLAND$299. 00Bottle$3588.00 DozenABV: 43%Dewars, (owners of Aberfeldy) continue their move into the 'limited edition' market with a nineteen year old release of 2256 bottles. Labelled under the 'Exceptional Cask Series', this particular batch was finished in an oloroso sherry cask then reduced down to 43% Alc./Vol. Which begs a question, if it was an exceptional cask - why the finishing? Official notes describe vibrant passionfruit flavours balanced against more savoury notes, concluding with a flash of frangipane. 43% Alc./Vol.
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2021 The Willows Vineyard ShirazBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinSeven generations of the Scholz family have been farming The Willows property since 1845. Their estate Shiraz is sourced from 2 to 3 different blocks with the vine age varying from 20 to 55 years old. Maturation took place in 80% French and 20% American oak hogsheads for a period of 24 months.
A palate staining showcase of Barossa’s trademark opulence and power.
Dense pitch black heart with an equally deep dark red black hue. Intense dark plum, liquorice and blackberry scents intermix with some toasty vanillin oak, subtle earthy mocha and spice notes. Rich and voluptuous, palate staining dark plum, liquorice and blackberry fruits are delivered with terrific power and concentration. Notions of dark chocolate, vanillin oak, subtle earth and spice elements lurk beneath. Thick and dense it boasts silky smooth tannins and a very long conclusion that’s pure opulence.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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2023 The Willows Vineyard G Seven MataroBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$34. 99Bottle$419.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)ABV: 14%Closure: StelvinRich and fleshy with succulent blue to dark fruits.
From a single block planted in 1970 with 25% whole bunch inclusion and maturation in seasoned French oak for a period of 8 months.
Midnight black core with a dark red black tinged hue. Pronounced dark plum, liquorice and blueberry scents flood the nostrils with some dried herb, subtle smoked meat and spicy earth notes also chiming in. Rich and fleshy, the mid weighted palate sports juicy dark plum, blueberry and liquorice fruits. Concentrated yet possessing an underlying freshness, dried herb, subtle scorched earth and spice elements sit in the background. Polished yet sturdily constructed tannins with a long, succulent blue to dark fruited finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 14%Other Reviews…..
Sourced from a single block of Light Pass mataro. Pure, ripe plum, blueberry and red forest-berry fruits held in the dust of exotic spice, liminal mataro garrigue and notes of roasting meats. Floral tones abound too … violets, frangipani and something vaguely musky that I can't put my finger on. Impressive fruit purity and ripeness on the palate, packed with wild spice and dried citrus tones, tannins like little puffy clouds and a finish that has a distinct meaty facet. Me gusta! Drink by 2035.
95 Points
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High West Barrel Select PX Sherry Finish Straight Whiskey (750ml) - Whiskey Hunt Australia SelectionPark City, Utah, UNITED STATES$159. 99Bottle$1919.88 DozenABV: 49.6%Single malt Scotch drinkers will be familiar with this increasingly popular finishing that adds notes of dates, honey and chocolate to whisky: Pedro Ximenez (aka sweet sherry) is now catching on in America, and Whisky Hunt have landed a very nice example. Blended from 8-10 year old sourced whiskeys (both corn heavy), the combination spent its last ten months in an x-sherry barrel. It still tastes like Bourbon, but not quite as you know it. For a start, the nose is thicker, deeper and more layered than most bourbons - closer to a single malt - with dates and caramel over fresher mandarine peel and orange spice cake. The palate mirrors the aromas in a viscous entry; dates and light honey build, followed by drier notes of cinnamon and white pepper. Although the finish is less pronounced, it’s also more nuanced as cocoa and a little bitter peel enter to cap things off. This is well structured - the sherry adding depth and just a little extra sweetness, while the woody and spicy notes you expect from American whiskey remain intact. 156 bottles have been imported at 49.6% Alc./Vol. Tasted from a 30ml sample.
Notes from the importers... Nose: Aromas of apple, cacao nibs and maple syrup offer a sweet and balanced nose. Palate: Flavourful on the palate, with cherry woodsmoke, dates, baking spices and notes of black tea. Finish: Cherry, spices, dark chocolate. Derived Mashbill: 70% corn, 16% wheat, 14% malted barley (TN Whiskey from Tennessee Distilling); and 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley (from MGP).
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2023 Domaine Chantemerle Fourchaume Chablis Premier CruChablis, FRANCEReduced from $69.99$59. 99Bottle$719.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2025-2030)ABV: 12.5%Closure: Diam CorkIt’s no big secret that the prices of Burgundy have skyrocketed in recent years and whilst the wines from Chablis haven’t risen quite as steeply it’s becoming increasingly difficult to even locate sub $50 Petit Chablis. So a $60 Premier Cru Chablis that delivers exceptional quality is indeed a rare find these days.
Francis Boudin is the third-generation vigneron at Chantemerle and the estate firmly falls in the traditional mould - he despises oak. As the story goes, his grandfather was a cooper and with so much exposure to oak during his formative years he banished it from the family cellars opting for concrete and steel alone.
Old vine material is the key to the estate’s success. While many in the region during the 1970's were re-planting vineyards to high-yielding material the Boudins were planting with naturally low-yielding vines. Along with careful vineyard management, an informed but gentle touch in the winery and judicious lees work to bring out flesh and texture, Boudin produces supple wines, that speak of place clearly layered with Chablis' prized minerality.A beautifully shaped and intensely flavoured Premier Cru Chablis that delivers phenomenal value.
Brilliant pale straw colour with subtle flecks of green to the edges and a watery hue. Enticing pear and lime scents jump out of the glass intermixing with wet stone, faint dried honey, oyster shell and mineral notes along the way. Beautifully shaped with a river stone like feel and intensely flavoured, the palate features pear, lime and green apple fruits which seamlessly intermesh with wet slate, oyster shell and minerally saline like elements. Agile acidity lends freshness to a long, supple finish that’s highly moreish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
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2022 Yarra Yering Dry Red No.1Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$150. 00Bottle$1800.00 DozenABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinYarra Yering remains one of Australia’s most revered wineries, seamlessly blending tradition with modern excellence. Under the guidance of winemaker Sarah Crowe, the estate continues to craft elegant, age-worthy wines that showcase the finesse of the Yarra Valley.
Dry Red No. 1 is a blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot, 6% Malbec, and 3% Petit Verdot. The Cabernet component underwent extended skin contact, including fermentation in a 3500L upright oak cask. Maturation lasts 15 months in French oak barriques, 35% of which were new.
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A blend of 60/24/11/5% cabernet sauvignon/merlot/malbec/petit verdot, the cabernet coming from the original 1969-planted vineyard. Matured in barrique (35% new). A deep crimson purple; almost opaque. Uber classical cabernet aromas with its core of concentrated and pure blackcurrant and cedar. Throw in hints of bay leaf, some gravel and a little sea spray and you have a pretty special Dry Red Wine No. 1. It's richly fruited and elegant with perfectly integrated, supple and persistent tannins. An altogether sumptuous and majestic wine. Drink 2024-2038.
97 points
Philip Rich - James Halliday's Wine CompanionThis year’s edition of Yarra Yering Dry red No. 1 is a blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot, 6% Malbec and 3% Petit Verdot. It spent eight weeks on skins and was matured in 35% new oak.
The herb notes are so clear here that there’s a trail of bitterness to the aftertaste, though given that a) it’s cabernet and b) pure fruit flavour flushes all the way through, it’s neither a problem nor a negative. You’d almost say though that the firm, stringy nature of the finish sets the style of the wine as a whole; it places a clear emphasis on complexity and structure, even as it delivers the goods fruit-wise. This is an excellent release, though it will only reveal its true pleasure to the patient. It’s fresh, firm, and only just now starting to properly form. Drink 2030 - 2042+.
95 points
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2022 Yarra Yering Dry Red No.2Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$130. 00Bottle$1560.00 DozenABV: 13.5%Closure: Stelvin2025 Best Shiraz of the Year - Halliday Wine Companion
Yarra Yering remains one of Australia’s most revered wineries, seamlessly blending tradition with modern excellence. Under the guidance of winemaker Sarah Crowe, the estate continues to craft elegant, age-worthy wines that showcase the finesse of the Yarra Valley.
Dry Red No. 2 is comprised of 96% Shiraz, 2% Marsanne, 1.5% Mataro, and 0.5% Viognier. Fermented with whole berries and some whole bunches, with frozen Viognier skins and Marsanne bunches added to select fermenters. Maturation lasts 15 months in French oak, 25% of which were new. This 2022 release was awarded Best Shiraz of the Year in the 2025 Halliday Wine Companion.
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A blend of 96/1/2/1 per cent shiraz/viognier/marsanne/mataro. Fermented with whole berries and matured in barriques (25 per cent new). A brilliant crimson red. In fact, a brilliant Dry Red Wine No. 2. There's a little reduction when first poured but it doesn't take long for this to reveal a complex amalgam of red and black fruits, iodine, graphite and melted, dark licorice. Fleshier and more refined and seductive than last year's version. Incredibly svelte tannins. Supremely balanced. I reckon Yarra Yering's founder, Dr Bailey Carrodus, would be chuffed with this. Drink 2024-2034.
99 points
Philip Rich - James Halliday's Wine CompanionThe vines date back to 1969, though there were also plantings in the 1980s and 1990s. It’s a blend of 96% Shiraz, 2% Marsanne, 1.5% Mataro and 0.5% Viognier. I’m going to pull the winemaking specs direct from the Yarra Yering website, because they’re interesting. “Fruit was hand-picked, transferred across a sorting table and destemmed directly to the Yarra Yering half-tonne open-fermenters. As much whole berry as possible is retained to encourage perfume. A small portion of fermenters had frozen Viognier skins; tiny yields this year, added to the bottom. A few more enjoy the inclusion of Marsanne bunches. The wine was aged for 15 months in French oak barriques, 25% new.”
This wine takes cool and warm climate shiraz styles and straddles them perfectly. It’s a wine that will please shiraz lovers far and wide. It’s spicy, peppery and fractionally reductive but then it’s also a swoon of cherry plum, peppercorn and red licorice fruit flavour. Some rivers are bright and fast; others are deep and slow. This wine is both. Logs of cedarwood are dipped, deftly, into the flow, in support, in complement. It has to be said that the balance, here, is masterful. Drink 2025 - 2035+.
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2022 Yarra Yering Underhill ShirazYarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$130. 00Bottle$1560.00 DozenABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinYarra Yering remains one of Australia’s most revered wineries, seamlessly blending tradition with modern excellence. Under the guidance of winemaker Sarah Crowe, the estate continues to craft elegant, age-worthy wines that showcase the finesse of the Yarra Valley.
Underhill Shiraz is sourced from a single block planted in 1973. 50% of the grapes are fermented and matured in a 3500L upright oak cask containing 20% whole bunches, with the remainder fermented in open-top fermenters. Maturation lasts 12 months, 50% in the 3500L cask and 50% in French oak puncheons, 10% of which were new.
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From a shiraz vineyard planted in 1973 adjacent to Yarra Yering. A vivid crimson purple colour, a mix of whole-bunch and berry fermentation and maturation in large format French oak. This is a glorious shiraz, bursting with life and what will surely be a 40-year life span, so perfectly framed and balanced are its black cherry and blackberry fruit duo, tannins obediently bending the knee to the fruit. Drink 2024-2062.
98 points
James Halliday - James Halliday's Wine CompanionUnderhill is a single block of shiraz on the western side of this heralded Yarra Valley estate. This block was planted in 1973. I’ve slowly been working my way through a fantastic vertical tasting of Underhill Shiraz (1989-2021) held at the estate in 2023, with notes going – here. This 2022 release was not at that tasting; I have it on the bench in front of me now.
This wine is more complex than your average bear. It clearly has some stalk influence, and it clearly presents an array of smoky, woodsy, peppery characters, as well as flashes of mescal and Campari-like herb notes. The fruit is ripe, deep, fresh and meaty at once, with ultra-long chains of grainy, smoky tannin drawing through. We’re talking red berried fruits with a darkness in their centre. This ripe, juicy Yarra Valley Shiraz has its savoury side in a firm embrace. It’s quite herbal, quite smoky, and quite tannic, all in a positive way. It has a bit of dare to it. In time, it will flourish. Drink 2028 - 2035+.
95 points
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2024 Craigie Knowe White Label Pinot NoirTasmania, AUSTRALIA$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2025-2030)ABV: 12.8%Closure: StelvinA light, juicy red fruited Pinot with a savoury finish.
Dark red core with black toned edges and a bright purple red hue. Fragrant violet, red to dark cherry and strawberry scents blossom out of the glass trailed by some plum, hints of anise, forest floor and dried herb notes. Light in weight, the palate features juicy red to dark cherry, strawberry and red plum fruits over an inky earth, fresh herb and spice back drop. Faintly chalky tannins with bright acidity lending a fresh feel to the savoury red fruited finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
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2023 Yalumba The Tri-Centenary Ancestor Vine GrenacheBarossa, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$76. 99Bottle$923.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)ABV: 14%Closure: StelvinA super juicy, silky textured Grenache that’s bursting at the seams with flavour.
This single vineyard Grenache has been crafted from grapes sourced from a two acre block in the Yalumba Tri-Centenary vineyard. Located in the heart of the Barossa Valley, this block comprises 820 gnarly old bush vines that were planted in 1889.
Translucent ruby red colour with a very light red tinged hue. Wafting through the nostrils are intense raspberry jube, ripe cherry, red liquorice and plum juice aromas followed by some confectionary and vanillin spice notes. Super juicy, the incredibly moreish palate is bursting with raspberry jube, ripe cherry and red liquorice fruits. Notions of plum, vanillin confectionary and spice follow on. Luscious in it’s feel with silky tannins and outstanding power, it finishes long, fresh and super succulent.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 14% -
- 93
- 92
Taittinger Prestige Rose ChampagneChampagne, FRANCE$160. 00Bottle$1920.00 DozenABV: 12.5%Closure: Diam CorkVivid raspberry and strawberry fruits sculptured by crisp, chalk tinged acidity.
An exuberant mousse forms over a salmon pink coloured base that has a very fine and persistent bead flowing through it. Delicate strawberry, raspberry and yeast lees aromas are trailed by some peach and light toast notes. On the palate vivid raspberry and strawberry fruits are sculptured by crisp, chalk tinged acidity. Some blood orange and yeast lees elements lie in the background. Stimulatingly fruity yet dry finish.
Alc. 12.5%Other Reviews…..
The NV Champagne Prestige Brut Rosé is 30% Chardonnay, about 20% Meunier, and the rest Pinot Noir, with 12-15% still red wine added from Pinot Noir and the base vintage from 2018. It pours a deep pink color and offers aromas of ripe red cherry, fresh flowers, and blood orange. Full-bodied and juicy all the way through, it is ripe with loads of wild berry fruit and has a long and slightly warming finish. It would be suitable as a wine to end the night or as a juicy aperitif. Drink 2024-2034. 9 grams per liter dosage.
92 Points
Audrey Frick - JebDunnuck.com -
- 94
- 92
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Leclerc Briant Reserve Brut ChampagneChampagne, FRANCE$125. 00Bottle$1500.00 DozenABV: 12%Closure: Diam CorkA rich and expansive Champagne with racy acidity generating a mouth watering conclusion.
A blend of 40% Pinot Noir, 40% Pinot Meunier and 20% Chardonnay. A buoyant mousse forms over a pale straw pale gold tinged base that has a steady bead flowing through it. Aromas of baked bread, strawberry and yeast lees fill the nostrils followed by hints of pear and subtle oily cashew like notes. Rich and expansive the palate features pear, subtle strawberry and baked bread flavours over an oily cashew, toast and yeast lees back drop. Fullish feel with racy acidity and a long mouth watering conclusion.
Alc. 12%Other Reviews…..
Based on the 2020 vintage and pouring a bright straw hue, the NV Champagne Brut Reserve is fresh and lifted with breezy and savory aromas of seashell and fresh pear. Floral and fruity on the palate, with medium body and a juicy feel, it has a clean, chalky texture and a mouthwatering, light almond finish with a hint of umami. Made from all organic grapes, it has a dosage of 4.5 grams per liter and was disgorged March 2024.
92 Points
Audrey Frick - JebDunnuck.com -
- 94
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2023 Tenafeate Creek Wines Basket Press ShirazSouth Australia, AUSTRALIA$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2025-2033)ABV: 15%Closure: StelvinRich, luscious fruit framed muscular tannins and bright acidity.
Impenetrable inky black heart with a very deep dark purple black hue. Intense blackberry, dark plum and liquorice aromas fill the nostrils followed by some toasty vanillin cedar and peppered earth notes. Rich luscious blackberry, liquorice, plum and blueberry fruits are backed by muscular tannins and bright acidity. Spicy vanillin cedar and subtle peppered earth elements lie underneath. Amply fleshed yet inky in its feel, it has a vibrantly robust finish.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 15% -
- 89
- 93
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2023 Small Victories VermentinoRiverland, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$27. 99Bottle$335.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2025-2026)ABV: 11.5%Closure: StelvinLight and racy with zippy acidity and a dry energised finish.
Brilliant water like core with greenish tinged edges. The nose pops with aromas of grapefruit, citrus, fresh herbs and flinty minerals. Light and racy the palate has a refreshing flavour profile of grapefruit, green pear and lime fruits over a mineral infused back drop. Zippy acidity with a dry energised finish.
Drink over the next year.
Alc. 11.5%Other Reviews…..
Mouthfeel, persistence, freshness; Vermentino seems to embrace these words and create a unique, food-friendly style of wine. The fruit here is from the Ricca Terra Farms vineyard in the Riverland. Loving the botanical elements on the nose from this vintage, it grabs your attention from the get-go with hints of elderflower, juniper, chamomile tea with some juicier nectarine and oyster shell notes. This transitions nicely to the palate which is medium bodied but bursting with white peach notes, honeydew melon, sea spray, white almond and juicy lime keeping the wine in balance. Moreish and vibrant in the mouth, I’m tucking into some salty elements here – charcuterie and cheese board with some fried white anchovies to help elevate the wine even more.
93 Points
Matt Dunne – WinePilot.com -
- 91
2022 Masso Antico PrimitivoSalento, ITALY$22. 99Bottle$275.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2025-2029)ABV: 14%Closure: Diam CorkJuicy, mid weighted Primitivo with ripe dark to black fruits carrying a plump feel.
Yet again this wine has been rated a massive 99 points by Italian wine critic Luca Maroni. Deep dark red colour with black shaded edges and a red to dark red hue. Ripe black plum, morello cherry and liquorice scents intermix with scorched earth, vanilla and cinnamon spice. On the mid weighted palate ripe dark to black plum, morello cherry and liquorice fruits have a plump feel with earthy vanilla and cinnamon spice elements the undercard. Velvety tannins with a juicy mid length conclusion.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 14%