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    2024 Yalumba Vine Vale Grenache Blanc
    Barossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $34. 99
    Bottle
    $419.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2025-2028)
    ABV: 12%
    Closure: Stelvin

    A racy dry white with a refreshing, mineral laced finish.

    Brilliant very pale straw colour with green tinted edges and a watery hue. Lifted pear and red apple skin aromas mix with hints of lime and wet slate. Racy green pear, lime and green apple fruits line the palate with some wet stone and flinty mineral elements lying underneath. Crisp acidity with an energetically refreshing mineral laced finish.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 12%

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    I'm seeing an increase in grenache blanc in the Barossa and I am totally here for it. Pale in the glass, aromas of poached pear, grapefruit and green apple with hints of crushed quartz, white flowers, almond paste and clover blossom. It has a slinky, briney palate shape and I'm a sucker for some briney slink! I imagine myself, windswept and interesting, drinking this in an exotic locale while eating grilled shellfish, and I'm sold. You will be too. Drink by 2027.
    93 Points
    Dave Brookes – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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    2024 Woodstock Next GEN Montepulciano
    McLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $24. 99
    Bottle
    $299.88 Dozen
    Minimum 6 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2025-2030)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Juicy with bright acidity, slightly chalky tannins and a vibrant blue fruited finish.

    Deep dark red black tinged colour with a dark red hue. A mix of dark plum, morello cherry, liquorice and blueberry aromas greet the nostrils. Some subtle earth and spicy dried herb notes also chime in. Juicy plum, morello cherry and blueberry fruits are underpinned by bright acidity with some liquorice and earthy dried herb elements lingering across the back half. Slightly chalky tannins with a vibrant blue fruited finish.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 14%

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    Burdekin Distillery Distillers Edition Premium V.O. Rum (700ml)
    Queensland, AUSTRALIA
    $189. 99
    Bottle
    $2279.88 Dozen
    ABV: 48%

    A limited run of 600 bottles, Burdekin's high ABV 'VO' expression is matured for 3 years and 4 months in wet Heaven Hill Bourbon barrels. Delivering slightly more body and depth, the bouquet is relatively shy, the palate understated, but there's a quiet confidence that speaks of authenticity. Gingery warmth, dark chocolate and low key fruitiness are here; because there's no added sugar it remains on the drier side, rather elegant and debonair by most rum standards. This also boasts the most 'premium' feel of the distillery's current collection. Our tasting was limited to a 20ml sample. 48% Alc./Vol. No additives.

    Other reviews... This Distillers Edition rum from Burdekin is a higher-proof version of its Premium Aged Rum, matured for three years in ex-bourbon barrels from Heaven Hill Distillery in Kentucky. As a blend of its two earliest batches of molasses distillate, this is very much a work-in-progress bottling for the young distillery, which I love to see as a liquid record of a producer's development over time. In other words, don’t expect future batches to taste like this. Much less floral and spice forward than the Premium Rum, this version is instead rich and sweet-smelling, with notes of treacle and honey. Yet this still retains an overall fruity brightness of pears poached with lavender, the oak lending an element almost reminiscent of Speyside single malt. Dry, light and oaky on the palate, this is not a rum for sweet tooths, but this would add a lot of complexity and depth to your favourite rum cocktail. 92 points - Fred Siggins, winecompanion.com.au

    Notes from the producers... Aroma of toasted hazelnuts and dark chocolate, along with hints of acacia flower and ginger, culminating in a rich butterscotch finish on the palate.

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    2009 A.D. Rattray Cask Collection Glen Spey 15 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)
    Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
    $159. 99
    Bottle
    $1919.88 Dozen
    ABV: 55.4%

    Described by Rattray's as “flawless” prior to re-rack, rather than mask any harsh or unwanted character,  this hogshead was finished for more than 11 months in a French Limousin oak barrique that previously held Cognac for five years. The result has built layers of fruit flavour and texture upon the light, grassy Glen Spey spirit. 296 bottles produced. 55.4% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

    Notes from the bottlers... Colour: Nectarine gold. Nose: Dried plum. Curacao organge and Battenberg cake. Palate: Poached apricot, clover honey and almond butter. Finish: Sweet cinnamon and stone fruit, cut with a light gooseberry tartness.

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    2024 Forest Hill Vineyard Chardonnay
    Mount Barker, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $29. 99
    Bottle
    $359.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2025-2029)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin

    A brisk, mid weighted Chardonnay with lively acidity and a refined finish.

    Brilliant pale straw colour with distinct highlights of green around the outskirts and a watery hue. Aromas of nectarine and peach mix with hints of grapefruit, biscuity oak, bees wax and gun flint. Fleshy nectarine and grapefruit flavours carry a brisk feel across the mid weighted palate with biscuity oak, faint bees wax and gun flint elements the undercard. Lively acidity finishing fresh and refined.
    Drink over the next 3-4 years.
    Alc. 13%

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    A lavish, lush chardonnay which has richness but not a lot of intensity, which should suit many. Toasty, sweet spices, a lick of toffee apple, some lime and preserved lemon citrus influence, a bit of talc and quite a dose of cinnamon, coconut water and cedary notes. It washes over the senses well, albeit not particularly complex. A bit diffuse, perhaps, although generally pleasing. Drink by 2030.
    92 Points
    Mike Bennie - James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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    2024 Villa Wolf Pinot Gris
    Pfalz, GERMANY
    $23. 99
    Bottle
    $287.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2025-2027)
    ABV: 12%
    Closure: Stelvin

    A generously fleshed yet fresh, zingy Pinot Gris.

    Villa Wolf is the Pfalz estate of Mosel Riesling legend Ernst Loosen. The Pfalz region is in the Rhine river valley in southwest Germany, directly north of France’s Alsace region. The low-lying Haardt mountains protect the area from cold, wet Atlantic weather, making it one of the warmer and drier areas of Germany.
    Brilliant very pale straw almost water like colour with a faint greenish tinge around the outskirts. Pear and red apple aromas lead the way with some musk, hints of honeysuckle and gentle spice ensuing. Generously fleshed pear, apple and musk flavours are underscored by zingy acidity. Delicate honeysuckle and flinty mineral elements are flecked across the back half. Nicely shaped yet racy in it’s feel with a fresh, energised finish.
    Drink over the next 1-2 years.
    Alc. 12%

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    Burdekin Distillery Distillers Edition First Giru Cane Spirit JP Edition (700ml)
    Queensland, AUSTRALIA
    $164. 99
    Bottle
    $1979.88 Dozen
    ABV: 45%

    Aka the 'JP Edition', First Giru is a tribute to a collaboration with dedicated farmer, John Pierotti. Burdekin harvested the first local crop of Giru sugarcane in Spring 2022. What followed was a double distillation of 500 bottles that sits firmly in the tradition of French agricole. The bouquet evokes icing sugar, green olive brine and semi-ripe papaya complexed by hints of caraway rye bread and white pepper. Semi-sweet, intense and vivacious flavours continue the aromas including semi-ripe tropical fruits and a white pepper tingle. The finish is soft and vaguely saline, with crushed papaya seeds, cocoa, hints of match box and a prolonged rush of spirit warmth. More Haitian than Martinique? Whichever, it's an impressive debut. 45% Alc./Vol. Zero additives.

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    2010 A.D. Rattray Cask Collection Glendullan 14 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)
    Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
    $159. 99
    Bottle
    $1919.88 Dozen
    ABV: 56.7%

    Initially matured for over a decade in a refill ex-bourbon hogshead, this whisky was then transferred for a further 3½ years to a premium first-fill European oak ex-Oloroso sherry hogshead, seasoned for 36 months. The nose is defined by a light orange-fruit cake character that hovers above the deeper bourbon vanillas, repeating on the palate with good depth and balance; Slightly raw, though thoroughly enjoyable, easily softened with just a few drops of water. Rattray's say this is the final, and arguably the finest bottling from their 2021 sherry cask intake from Jerez. The yield was 283 bottles at 56.7% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

    Notes from the bottlers... Colour: Vibrant copper. Nose: Sticky gingerbread, glace cherry and royal icing. Palate: Sultana, orange and fig roll with cinnamon and caramel. Finish: Luscious, dried fruit and spice, from total integration of cask and spirit.

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    2023 Mr Brightside Eurotrash Nero D’Avola
    Fleurieu Peninsula, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $22. 99
    Bottle
    $275.88 Dozen
    Minimum 6 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2025-2028)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Rich and chewy with a ripe, slightly rustic finish.

    Deep dark red black tinged core with a dark red hue. Pronounced ripe black cherry and liquorice aromas mix with earthy incense and spicy dried herb notes. Rich black cherry and liquorice fruits are featured across the mid weighted palate which is supported by slightly chewy tannins. Some scorched earth, infusions of incense and spice are also evident. Ripe, slightly rustic finish.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 13%

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    This wine is slightly un-done and that needn't be a negative attribute. It's rusticity loosely knits together the herbal and black cherry characters. It sits on the slightly richer end of the spectrum in both body and profile with some prune and chocolate elements having their time in the sun. Enjoyable acidity sees this being the perfect accompaniment for pasta night. Value plus. Drink by 2027.
    92 Points
    Katrina Butler – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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    2023 Marco Lubiana One Terroir Chardonnay
    Derwent Valley, Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
    $95. 00
    Bottle
    $1140.00 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2025-2030)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Cork

    A rich, shapely Chardonnay with brisk underlying acidity and a long cream tinged finish.

    Brilliant pale straw core with straw tinged edges and a watery hue. Aromas of nectarine, white peach and dried honey mix with citrus, hints of crème brulee and faint cashew. Rich, fleshy white peach, ripe nectarine, pear and dried honey flavours meld into a subtle crème brulee and roasted cashew back drop. Nicely shaped it has brisk underlying acidity and a long cream tinged finish.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 13%

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    A chardonnay parcel off slightly more silty/gravel over brown/red washed out clay on the Granton Estate hill in the Derwent Valley. A mineral-driven wine with notes of struck match wisping over the white peach, nectarine and citrus fruits below. There's a sense of compression and tension here that I really like; the fruit is quite concentrated but the mineral-laden acid line governs it and provides a great cadence and energy. White peach, nectarine, lemon curd, spiced meal, struck flint, sea spray, crushed shell, white flowers and almond paste with a creamy curd wake marking its passage as it tracks across the palate. Super classy stuff. Drink by 2032.
    96 Points
    Dave Brookes – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

    Reductive and mineral-driven aromas of flint, lemon confit, sea spray and tangerines. The palate is tightly wound with a creamy texture and precise acidity, giving notes of grapefruit pith, graphite, orange blossoms, honeysuckle and beeswax. Truly exceptional with a high level of sophistication. Excellent. Drink or hold.
    96 Points
    JamesSuckling.com

    This comes from a single parcel that feels distinct for winemaker Marco Lubiana. The winemaking approach seems to lean into more pressing (more texture) and more flavour (more barrel). Both ok by me. The fruit is biodynamic (certified) grown.
    At the meatier, fuller end of the spectrum but the whoosh of cooling, briny acidity comes through and whips things into shape. It’s just-ripe peach and nectarine, green almond, pear, a lick of natural yoghurt and a faint crackle of honeycomb and sea spray. It has a glossiness and bulbous nature, slips and slides along well and long, a bit of warmth but fits the bill, finishes with just a touch of (pleasing) bitterness that finishes dry and mouth-watering. Serious wine, serious flavour, complex, layered, intense and just damn good. Drink 2025-2035.
    96 Points
    Mike Bennie – The Wine Front

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    2024 Domaine Famille Paquet Macon-Villages Nos Cinq Terroirs
    Burgundy, FRANCE
    $42. 99
    Bottle
    $515.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2025-2029)
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    A fresh mid weighted Chardonnay with lively acidity and a gently rounded yet elegant finish.

    Located in the heart of Burgundy, Famille Paquet is a 30 hectare property located at the foot of the rocks of Solutré and Vergisson. The Paquets take great care of their vineyards, using organic and biodynamic compost and manage each of their 50 plots individually. The property is currently in conversion to organic viticulture.
    This Chardonnay is sourced from vines planted between 1929 and 2015 in Cruzille, Lugny, Prissé, Loché and La Roche-Vineuse.
    Aged in oak barrels (25%) and stainless steel on lees. Bright straw colour with a watery hue. Peach and ripe apple aromas intermix with bees wax, pear and faint lemon butter notes. Fleshy pear and peach fruits lie delicately across the fresh mid weighted palate with notions of bees wax, subtle lemon butter and spice the undercard. Lively acidity with a gently rounded yet elegant finish.
    Drink over the next 3-4 years.
    Alc. 12.5%

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    The forthright citrus-fruit and garden-herb aromas are married to ample substance and a crisp acidity on the medium-bodied palate. Pronounced minerality at the impressively long, structured finish. Matured sur lie, 75% in stainless steel tanks and 25% in oak foudre casks. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.
    92 Points
    JamesSuckling.com

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    Burdekin Distillery Virgin Cane Spirit (700ml)
    Queensland, AUSTRALIA
    $99. 99
    Bottle
    $1199.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    Burdekin started in 2020 as a water bottling company located at the foot of Mt Elliot. The region is known as the heart of Australia’s premier sugar cane country, with a much higher brix than others. Now a fully fledged distillery, Burdekin are proving that it's not only the French islands that produce quality cane juice spirits. They avoid trespassing on the “agricole” moniker, but their products are unmistakably inspired by the freshness of Caribbean equivalents. Partnering with local growers, using fresh pressed cane juice as well as molasses, a Frilli hybrid pot/column still enables them to create pot still styles or run a single pass through the pot and column with reflux. All the distillates are finished with mineral water from their own aquifer. The range includes unaged cane spirit, aged cane and molasses rums, and unique limited editions like the "Wild Child", several with striking labels inspired by the region's rich flora and fauna.

    This is Burdekin's entry level expression, named 'Virgin Cane Spirit' because there's a two year wood-ageing rule in Australia in order to label it rum. It's double distilled then rested in stainless steel tanks before bottling . The producers describe the profile as botanical with a hint of fresh cut flowers and a dry finish. 40% Alc./Vol. Zero additives.

    Other reviews... Burdekin’s flagship unaged cane spirit is not like other rums. Distilled from fresh sugarcane juice rather than molasses, this bright, grassy spirit has never seen the inside of a barrel, meaning it technically can’t be called 'rum' in Australia (a stupid rule), but this is a style well respected in other parts of the world, and for good reason. On the nose, minerality and fermented tropical fruit dominate with notes of earthy turmeric and oyster shell. While it may be confronting for those unaccustomed to the style, like the first experience of a peated whisky or a funky mezcal, the rewards of acquiring a taste for this rum are manifold. While still a little rough around the edges, there’s complexity for days and, when mixed in a caipirinha or combined with other rums in classic tropical punches, this uniquely engaging rum really shines. 92 points - Fred Siggins, winecompanion.com.au

    Best Cane Spirit 2025 Melbourne Royal Spirit Awards
    Best in Show (White Rum/Rhum) 2024 TAG Global Spirit Awards
    Double-Gold 2023 & 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
    Double-Gold 2024 TAG Global Spirit Awards
    Gold 2024 Royal Queensland Awards

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    2021 Angove Warboys Vineyard Grenache
    McLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $46. 99
    Bottle
    $563.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2025-2030)
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    A deep, powerful Grenache flooded with succulent dark and black fruits.

    Dark red core with black shaded edges and a red to dark red hue. Wafting through the nostrils are scents of ripe dark raspberry, liquorice and black cherry trailed by some vanillin confectionary, subtle scorched earth and blackpepper notes. Rich, bold and opulently textured the palate is awash with succulent dark to black raspberry, liquorice and luscious black cherry fruits. Vanillin spice, scorched earth and peppered meat elements the undercard. Deep and powerful it has velvety tannins and a long, sumptuous finish.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years
    Alc. 14.5%

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    Half destemmed and crushed on top of the other half as whole bunches; indigenous ferment with hand plunging daily; 16 months in older French oak. This pours pale and exudes charmingly vivid notes in the cranberry, pomegranate, wild raspberry and redcurrant spectrum. It’s a wine built with serious intent, and the transformation with air makes it more sultry, moodily floral, spicy and earthy, while losing none of its upfront seduction. Crushed rose petals, musk, celery salt and pink peppercorns perfume the palate and trail through the finish, the tannins suitably effective, refining but not constricting the supple plushness. Drink by 2030.
    96 Points
    Marcus Ellis – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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    Burdekin Distillery Vintage Cane Spirit (700ml)
    Queensland, AUSTRALIA
    $99. 99
    Bottle
    $1199.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    Essentially the same product as Burdekin's Blanc, only it's aged for between three months and two years in Pedro Ximénez barrels. A wonderful new addition to the Australian rum scene, achieving a beautiful integration of wine and spirit, at first vibrant and dry, then rich and lingering as the sweet sherry introduces flavours of dried fig, fading with chilli infused dark chocolate and delicate vanillas. Elegant, super pure and stylistically Cuban, best tasted uncut. 40% Alc./Vol. Zero additives.

    Other reviews... Burdekin Vintage Cane is a fascinating product that is unlike anything else. Distilled from fresh-pressed cane juice, this bright, grassy and complex spirit has then been matured in Spanish Pedro Ximenex sherry barrels for around 18 months, the combination of that light, dry spirit with juicy, sweet sherry creating something truly unique in the world of rum and certainly a first for Australia. All the rich, dark fruit of PX is immediately present on the nose, along with the powerful funk of fermented tropical fruit. It’s a fun combination and, if not exactly subtle, the two elements match each other’s intensity nicely. There’s also a turpentine note that some will find confronting but as a lover of big, bold rums I don’t mind. On the palate, sweet Vietnamese coffee and rich, dark oak combine to give this by far the most powerful texture and long finish of the Burdekin range. 95 points - Fred Siggins, winecompanion.com.au

    Champion Rum 2024 Royal Queensland Awards

    Highest Scoring QLD Spirit 2024 Royal Queensland Awards

    Best of Category – 2023 ADI International Spirit Awards

    Double-Gold 2024 TAG Global Spirit Awards

    Double-Gold 2023 & 2024 Singapore World Spirits Competition

    Double Gold 2023 ADI International Spirit Awards

    Gold 2025 Melbourne Royal Spirit Awards

    Gold 2024 Royal Queensland Awards

    Gold 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition

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    Burdekin Distillery Premium Aged Rum (700ml)
    Queensland, AUSTRALIA
    $99. 99
    Bottle
    $1199.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    At the time of writing, this is Burdekin's second molasses-based rum, with a standard two year maturation in x bourbon barrels. Despite that, it remains drier styled, quietly spoken, Cuban in feel, superbly natural and with good weight and mouthfeel for a 40% spirit. The grassy-fresh character of the distillate brings a tang normally associated with agricoles. Light molasses and feather weight vanillas seal the finish. This should work brilliantly in dry Mojitos or any rum cocktail where you want to control the sugars for maximum effect. 40% Alc./Vol. Zero additives.

    Notes from the producers... The nose yields vanilla, butterscotch and a hint of smoke. The palate is rich and dry with a long smooth finish.

    Best of Category (International Pot Still Rum) 2024 ADI International Spirits Competition
    Best of Class (International Sugar Cane Spirit) 2024 ADI International Spirits Competition
    Gold 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition

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    2024 La Gioiosa Asolo Prosecco Superiore DOCG
    Veneto, ITALY
    $23. 99
    Bottle
    $287.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2025-2028)
    ABV: 11%
    Closure: Diam Cork

    Fruity and airy in it’s feel with a dry tingly finish that’s very refreshing.

    A buoyant mousse slowly fades into a very pale straw coloured base that has a stream of delicate bubbles flowing through it. Nosing evokes aromas of citrus, pear and gentle sherbet followed by some red apple and delicate chalky lees like notes. Fruity with an airy mouth feel, delicious red apple and pear flavours are featured over a lemon sherbet and subtle lees back drop. Vivid acidity with a dry tingly finish that’s very refreshing.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 11%

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    2025 Blicks Lane Sauvignon Blanc
    Marlborough, NEW ZEALAND
    $19. 99
    Bottle
    $239.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2025-2027)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Fresh, scrumptious and bursting with flavour this is a wonderful entry level Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.

    Certified organic Blicks Lane is the entry level label of Walnut Block. First planted in 1996 the Blicks Lane vineyard lies in the acclaimed Rapaura sub-region of the Wairau Valley.
    Brilliant water like colour with faint tinges of green around the edges. Pungent aromas of passionfruit, ripe gooseberry and lime leap from the glass followed by some subtle green apple and herbaceous grassy notes. Bursting across the palate with terrific intensity are mouth watering passionfruit, lime and gooseberry flavours. Some green apple and delicate herbaceous grassy elements also chime in. Crisp minerally acidity finishing long and scrumptious.
    Drink over the next 1-2 years.
    Alc. 13%

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    2024 Walnut Block Nutcracker Chardonnay
    Marlborough, NEW ZEALAND
    $29. 99
    Bottle
    $359.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2025-2030)
    ABV: 13.6%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Rich, concentrated and creamy textured with a long beautifully shaped finish.

    Walnut Block’s Chardonnay, planted in 1996 with the Mendoza clone, is known for its low yields and ‘hen and chicken’ fruit set which provides a high skin-to-juice ratio, thus resulting in a wine that possesses both depth and concentration of flavour. Maturation takes place in French 500 litre oak puncheons with wild yeasts from the vineyard providing a natural fermentation. The wine is left to develop in barrels for a period of 12 months.
    Brilliant pale straw colour with highlights of green around the outskirts and a watery hue. Expressive white peach, nectarine, dried honey and cashew scents sail from the glass with ample intensity followed by some biscuity nougat and spice notes. Rich, concentrated and creamy textured, the palate is layered with white peach, nectarine and dried honey flavours. Cashew, biscuity nougat and spice elements are interspersed throughout the back half. Beautifully shaped it finishes long with a lick of underlying freshness.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 13.6%

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    2024 Walnut Block Nutcracker Sauvignon Blanc
    Marlborough, NEW ZEALAND
    $26. 99
    Bottle
    $323.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2025-2026)
    ABV: 13.6%
    Closure: Stelvin

    A Mouth filling Sauvignon Blanc that showcases Marlborough’s classic intensity and drive.

    Walnut Block’s Sauvignon Blanc comes from the estates oldest vines which are trellised on the Scott-Henry canopy system allowing maximum light and exposure. The grapes are all hand picked and grown to a yield of 3.5 tonnes per acre. Fruit is first gently whole bunch pressed and predominantly fermented in stainless steel with cultured yeast. A portion (30%) is fermented with wild yeasts in old French Barriques, which contributes additional layers of complexity and texture.
    Brilliant very pale straw colour with a subtle greenish tinge around the edges and a watery hue. A mix of herbaceous gooseberry, passionfruit and lime scents sail out of the glass with some grassy asparagus and delicate spice notes lending further interest. Mouth filling passionfruit, gooseberry and citrus flavours are delivered with terrific intensity and drive. Lime, green apple and herbaceous grassy elements extend across the back half. Crisp acidity with a long, mouth watering finish. Champion Sauvignon Blanc at the New Zealand Organic Wine Awards.
    Drink over the next 1-2 years.
    Alc. 13.6%

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    2024 Domaine Sainte Marie Tradition Rose
    Provence, FRANCE
    $32. 99
    Bottle
    $395.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2025-2027)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Synthetic Cork

    Intensely flavoured, supple and long this is a super moreish Provence Rose.

    Domaine Sainte Marie has a history dating back to the 18th century. This Rose is made from a blend of certified organic and biodynamic Cinsault (35%), Grenache (30%), Carignan (20%), Cabernet Sauvignon (10%) Syrah (5%) grapes.
    Pale salmon pink tinged colour. Captivating the olfactory senses are alluring scents of raspberry, peach, strawberry and subtle musk with a distinct wet stone overlay also evident. Seductive peach, raspberry and strawberry fruits are delivered with terrific intensity over a musk and wet slate back drop. Gorgeously shaped it has refreshing acidity and a long, supple, super moreish finish.
    Drink over the next 1-2 years.
    Alc. 13%

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    Krug 29eme Edition Rose Champagne
    Champagne, FRANCE
    $799. 00
    Bottle
    $9588.00 Dozen
    Closure: Cork

    While Krug's Rose Edition wines are non-vintage, Krug prefers to call them multi-vintage given they use a large proportion of reserve wines in the blend. This 29eme Edition Rose is a blend of 29 wines from 5 vintages back to 2010, with the base wine hailing from the 2017 vintage. The base wine comprises 67% of the blend, while 33% of reserve wines are used.

    Other Reviews....
    Krug’s NV Rosé 29ème Édition blends 29 wines from five harvests dating back to 2010, and like the Grande Cuvée, each component is selected by Krug’s tasting committee through blind tastings. Anchored by the 2017 vintage, which comprises 67% of the assemblage, it gains its color, texture and character from the addition of 11% still red wine from Aÿ-Champagne and Mutigny, sourced from the 2016 and 2017 vintages. The wine opens with aromas evocative of grapefruit zest, redcurrant and apple pie, intricately mingled with a subtle trace of Sichuan pepper and a whisper of rosewood oil. On the palate, it presents as medium- to full-bodied, vinous and textural—albeit slightly less chiseled than its white counterpart. A deep core of fruit, tangy acidity and a long, perfumed finish with a delicate phenolic grip complete this new release. Drink 2025-2035.
    94 points
    Kristaps Karklins - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

    The NV Rosé 29ème Édition is bright and effusive in the glass. Cranberry, pink grapefruit, white pepper, chalk and mint race out of the glass. In most releases, the Krug Rosé is more austere. This is an especially textured, open-knit Rosé that will drink well right out of the gate. What a delight. Krug ID: 124021. Drink 2025-2040.
    94 points
    Antonio Galloni - Vinous

    Lovely pink color. This is really classy and refined. Quite subtle aromas of peaches, pears and cantaloupe with lavender and heather follow through to a medium body. The tight, focused palate has ultrafine texture and a very long finish. Almost never-ending. Fine bubbles integrate beautifully. Drink or hold.
    98 points
    JamesSuckling.com

    The NV Champagne 29th Edition Rose is a bright salmon orange color. It is expressive and offers a decadent and opulent nose, with notes of toasted brioche, fresh nectarine, white strawberries, cardamom, and saline. The previous three editions of the Rose had a darker red pigment, but this returns to the paler style that preceded them. In 2017, they used two years of reserve, as the year was particularly challenging for red wine. It fills the palate with a rounded feel, refreshing acidity, a pillowing mousse, and a clean, chalky texture. It will be released this fall. Drink 2025-2050.
    96 points
    Audrey Frick - jebdunnuck.com

    Krug's 29ème Édition Rosé is expressive, open and spicy on release, and features 67% of the challenging 2017 base year (although some of the red wines hail from the 2016 vintage). Krug relishes the challenge of difficult vintages, however, turning to its reserve library to help bring about a rosé of immediate depth and vinosity. Red plum, dried red berries and roasted spices make a fleshy, open entry, before a tangy, elongating finish is detailed with light herbal and peppery tones. It is relatively forward already, yet seems poised to develop more spicy and roasted savour in the medium term. Drink 2025 - 2030.
    94 points
    Tom Hewson - Decanter

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    2023 Domaine Marc Sorrel Hermitage Blanc Les Rocoules
    Hermitage, Northern Rhone, FRANCE
    $770. 00
    Bottle
    $9240.00 Dozen
    ABV: 15%
    Closure: Cork

    Marc Sorrel's tiny domaine in Tain l'Hermitage has long been regarded as one of the hill's most classical producers, working from exceptionally placed parcels that have earned the estate a reputation alongside the leading names of the appellation. Now in the hands of Marc's son Guillaume, the approach remains firmly traditional, defined by whole-cluster ferments, restrained use of new oak and patient élevage that often stretches to two years. Production is extremely small, making the wines highly sought after, and the focus stays squarely on transparent, site-driven expressions in both Crozes-Hermitage and Hermitage, including the flagship Le Gréal and the white wines drawn from old Marsanne and Roussanne.

    Other Reviews....
    The ideal marriage of finesse and controlled power, this has a scented nose of preserved lemons, wild herbs, dried peaches, raw almonds and a subtle touch of mild spices. Medium-bodied with a fresh center-palate of perfectly controlled dried-citrus bitterness touching the silky, almost seamless texture. Harmonious, so flavorful and well-composed, it has perfect balance and a long, long, enchanting finish. From vines planted in 1926. Drink or hold.
    100 points
    Stuart Pigott - JamesSuckling.com

    Slightly darker in colour than the domaine's classic Hermitage. Intense quince and pear, very rich and powerful, but has a dry, savoury, edge and a firm, mineral grind, along with dried honey. Real power in this, which balances the richness. Drinkable now, but will age very well thanks to its salinity and extract. Very long. Drink 2025-2039.
    97 points
    Matt Walls - Decanter

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    2023 Domaine Marc Sorrel Hermitage
    Hermitage, Northern Rhone, FRANCE
    $399. 00
    Bottle
    $4788.00 Dozen
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Cork

    Marc Sorrel's tiny domaine in Tain l'Hermitage has long been regarded as one of the hill's most classical producers, working from exceptionally placed parcels that have earned the estate a reputation alongside the leading names of the appellation. Now in the hands of Marc's son Guillaume, the approach remains firmly traditional, defined by whole-cluster ferments, restrained use of new oak and patient élevage that often stretches to two years. Production is extremely small, making the wines highly sought after, and the focus stays squarely on transparent, site-driven expressions in both Crozes-Hermitage and Hermitage, including the flagship Le Gréal and the white wines drawn from old Marsanne and Roussanne.

    Other Reviews....
    Highly textural, well-composed and incredibly fresh, this has aromas of cherries, dried violets, peppercorns and baking spices. Medium-bodied, very refined and layered, showing fine-grained tannins. So much control in this vintage with silk to the crunchy fruit. Lively, bright and pristine. It has a mineral, lingering finish. Drink from 2028.
    99 points
    Stuart Pigott - JamesSuckling.com

    This has some weight, but is relatively juicy, medium-bodied and approachable for a Hermitage. Balanced acidity, good freshness, texture and bite, this needs a little time but not 10 years. Tannic for a 2023. 100% whole bunch, from lieux-dits Les Plantiers and Les Bessards. 10% matured in amphora – new for this vintage. Drink 2030-2039.
    95 points
    Matt Walls - Decanter

    Sorrel’s 2023 Hermitage was crafted from vines planted in the lieux-dits Les Bessards and Les Plantiers on granite soils. Vinified with 100% whole bunches and matured for 18 months, it was neither fined nor filtered. Despite being the most reductive wine in the cellar, it wafts from the glass with aromas of lilac, violet, pepper, dark berries and cassis mingled with licorice. Medium- to full-bodied, layered and concentrated, it’s built around a seamless core of fruit supported by vibrant acidity. It has a tensile profile derived from whole clusters and is framed by velvety and fresh tannins, concluding with a long, ethereal finish. This is an exquisite wine that should age gracefully over the next two decades and beyond. Drink 2029-2048.
    95+ points
    Yohan Castaing - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

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    2023 Domaine Marc Sorrel Hermitage Le Greal
    Hermitage, Northern Rhone, FRANCE
    $770. 00
    Bottle
    $9240.00 Dozen
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Cork

    Marc Sorrel's tiny domaine in Tain l'Hermitage has long been regarded as one of the hill's most classical producers, working from exceptionally placed parcels that have earned the estate a reputation alongside the leading names of the appellation. Now in the hands of Marc's son Guillaume, the approach remains firmly traditional, defined by whole-cluster ferments, restrained use of new oak and patient élevage that often stretches to two years. Production is extremely small, making the wines highly sought after, and the focus stays squarely on transparent, site-driven expressions in both Crozes-Hermitage and Hermitage, including the flagship Le Gréal and the white wines drawn from old Marsanne and Roussanne.

    Other Reviews....
    The floral and wild berry beauty of this wine doesn't lie in its enormous concentration and drive, but in the mind-blowing finesse and incredible silkiness of this great masterpiece of delicacy. Where are abundant alcohol and taninns that this unique expression of Hermitage must have? They are in there somewhere, but the wine feels totally weightless. From vineyards planted in 1926 by the winemaker's grandfather in the Les Greffieux and Le Meal sections of the hill of Hermitage. Drink from release.
    100 points
    Stuart Pigott - JamesSuckling.com

    Powerful, explosive, peppery mulberry fruit. Very smoky in style, with iodine notes and lots of dense, ripe tannin underneath driving fruits. Very fresh and focused, with good acidity, but has that Hermitage size and body, that majestic, impressive attack and grandeur. Very tannic, again with some stalky notes from 100% whole bunch. 8% co-planted white varieties, all planted in 1926, the same date as the Rocoules vineyard. Will be epic when it's ready. Very ageworthy for a 2023. Drink 2035-2049.
    97 points
    Matt Walls - Decanter

    The 2023 Hermitage Le Gréal is exquisite, wafting from the glass with an exotic bouquet of wisteria, violet, cassis, mulberries and pepper. Full-bodied, velvety and enveloping, it’s built around a fleshy, even unctuous core of fruit underpinned by a delicate chassis of sweet, powdery and perfectly integrated tannins, concluding with a long, ethereal, violet-inflected finish. One of the most precise and seamless renditions of Le Gréal in recent years, it remains harmonious and finely balanced, representing the essence of this remarkable address. Drink 2029-2053.
    100 points
    Yohan Castaing - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

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    • Nicks Import
    Whisky Craft Jura 36 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)
    Isle of Jura, SCOTLAND
    $699. 00
    Bottle
    $8388.00 Dozen
    ABV: 48%

    Decanted from an octave cask (typically around 45-50 liters), just 66 bottles of this island gem made it to market. At first sniff, a spritely, salty quality overlays the barley, a bit like green olive brine, then, almost like a dry Madeira on the palate, though with more intensity from the uncut sprit. Finally, a lovely fruity quality enters. Water is required to accent those tropical notes, bringing juicy dried mango and light beeswax, mellowing the palate without diminishing the length. Typical of extra-aged bottlings from this distillery, the style here is rather feminine, quietly complex and seemingly unique to Jura. Cask #900869 tasted. 48% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

    Notes from the bottlers... Nose: Mellow and sophisticated, with aromas of warm lemon pastry, sea air, sweet orange, and crème brûlée. Palate: Light and buttery at first, evolving into rich layers of caramelised brown sugar, custard, followed by a familiar oiliness. Finish: Gently spiced with clove and cinnamon, balanced by honeyed sweetness and a light peppery lift.

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    2023 Forest Hill Vineyard Highbury Fields Cabernet Sauvignon
    Great Southern, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $23. 99
    Bottle
    $287.88 Dozen
    Cellar: 5 - 6 Years (2030-2031)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Rich blackcurrant fruit with earthy undertones and a tense mid length finish.

    Includes a Malbec component. Dense midnight black core with a deep dark red hue. Black currant and mulberry scents infused with black olive intermix with hints of cigar box, earth and bay leaf. Rich blackcurrant fruits carry earthy undertones with some red liquorice, cedary tobacco characters, black olive and bay leaf also apparent. Tightly knit, fine grained tannins and bright acidity with a tense mid length finish.
    Cellar 5-6 years.
    Alc. 14%

    Other Reviews…..
    A fresh, easy-drinking red of forest berry fruitiness, minty herbal elements, white pepper, some clove and cinnamon spice. Juiciness upfront and whips away to a fine but quickly dusty finish. Some black olive, gingery spice and salted licorice, too. This feels pretty smart for the bucks, a sense of restraint and elegance on hand. Good for it. Drink by 2032.
    92 Points
    Mike Bennie – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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    2023 Coriole Shiraz
    McLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $29. 99
    Bottle
    $359.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2025-2033)
    ABV: 14.4%
    Closure: Stelvin

    A rich, youthfully inky Shiraz with a sturdy structure and pepper laced finish.

    From vines with an average age of 50 years old with maturation taking place in French oak hogsheads. Dense pitch black heart with a very deep bright dark red black tinged hue. Liquorice, black cherry and blackberry aromas show impressive intensity out of the glass trailed by some spicy vanillin cedar, scorched earth and blackpepper notes. Rich blackberry, liquorice and black cherry fruits have a youthful inkiness to them with spicy vanillin cedar, earth and blackpepper the undercard. Sturdy fine grained tannin structure with a tense yet refined pepper laced finish.
    Drink over the next 6-8 years.
    Alc. 14.4%

    Other Reviews…..
    Mainly from vines around 50 years old, and all estate fruit on terra rossa soils. A little less new oak this year (20%) but same élevage at 18 months. The cooler year has presented a finer, more fragrant offering, with wild red berries and cherries, dried herbs and subtle earthy complexity. It’s a very charming wine, more to medium weight, that bears the current-day Coriole stamp of light-handed making, framing fruit and vintage. Drink by 2030.
    92 Points
    Marcus Ellis – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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    Whisky Craft Caol Ila 9 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)
    Islay, SCOTLAND
    $169. 99
    Bottle
    $2039.88 Dozen
    ABV: 58.2%

    Absolutely bursting with character, this youthful Caol Ila was drawn from a single hogshead at cask strength. In league with some of the most confronting attacks of any we can recall, Whisky Craft have captured a gargantuan coastal malt with a tsunami of phenols in the form of lanolin, sheep-skin jackets and iodine, awash with bourbon oak, baked citrus, oily peat and a vanilla undercurrent. Even with water, the mouthfeel remains vibrant and tenacious, though more ashy, peppery, then seductive and long. Hang on to your hats, it's brute force from this distillery at its elemental best! Cask #303484 yielded 152 bottles. 58.2% Alc./Vol. Non-chill filtered.

    Notes from the bottlers... Punches well above its age statement. Just Islay as it should be, pure, smoky and alive. Nose: Bold coastal smoke meets sweet BBQ, with a touch of smoked ham. Hints of herbs and summer warmth linger in the background. Palate: A vibrant mixture of cracked black pepper, strawberry jam, and lemon zest, with subtle notes of pear pie and herbal peat. Finish: Long, juicy, and sweet with lingering smoke, clotted cream, and a citrusy touch of lemon sherbet.

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    • Special Order Product – Delayed Dispatch
    2020 Pegasus Bay Prima Donna Pinot Noir
    Waipara Valley, NEW ZEALAND
    $145. 00
    Bottle
    $1740.00 Dozen
    Minimum 6 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2025-2033)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin

    A rich, powerful yet sternly built Pinot.

    Deep dark red black tinged colour with a dark red hue. Intense black cherry, anise and strawberry aromas are interwoven with toasty cedar, earth, spicy dried herb and black olive notes. Rich black cherry, anise and ripe strawberry fruits carry ample weight and volume across the mid weighted palate. Toasty cedar, earth, dried herb and spicy black olive characters lie underneath. Powerful yet sternly built it has muscular tannins and a long firmly structured finish.
    Drink over the next 6-8 years.
    Alc. 13%

    Other Reviews….
    Freshly sliced ripe strawberry with hints of rose stem, baking spices, and bark follow through to a medium body with integrated tannins and a fine and polished finish. Racy and complex. Classy. Drinkable and appreciable now, but it will deliver so much more in three to five years. Screw cap.
    96 Points
    JamesSuckling.com

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    2015 Pierre Gimonnet & Fils Special Club Grand Terroirs de Chardonnay Champagne Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut
    Champagne, FRANCE
    $185. 00
    Bottle
    $2220.00 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Diam Cork

    Rich and mouth filling with an exceptionally long and complex finish.

    Made from 100% Chardonnay it features a satiny mousse over a pale straw coloured base with pale gold tinged edges and a fine, persistent bead. Captivating aromatics of baked bread, yeast lees, pear and citrus are trailed by hints of honeyed cashew and brioche. Rich, mouth filling and creamy textured, the refined and beautifully sculptured palate is shaped by stimulating acidity. Pillowy baked bread, yeast lees, pear and cashew flavours power across the palate with citrus, brioche and subtle oily toast like elements lingering across the back half. Dry chalk tinged finish with an exceptionally long and complex finish.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 12.5%

    Other Reviews….
    Very complex nose of citrus blossoms, floral honey and brioche with a hint of fresh mushroom. Really concentrated, but so incredibly focused and precise, this is a masterpiece of chardonnay elegance! Very long and extremely mineral finish that lights up the sky like fireworks. A cuvée of wines from the Grand Cru villages of Cramant (60%) and Chouilly (26%) with wine from the 1er Cru village of Cuis (14%), the oldest vines dating back to 1911 and 1913. Drink or hold.
    96 Points
    JamesSuckling.com

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    2024 Kooyong Single Vineyard Estate Pinot Noir
    Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $56. 99
    Bottle
    $683.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Savoury and supple with ample richness and an elegant medium to long finish.

    Kooyong Estate Pinot Noir comprises fruit from their Meres, Haven, Ferrous and Nord blocks offering an overall expression of the Kooyong vineyard. Partial whole bunch fermented with maturation taking place in French oak barriques (14% new) for a period of 12 months.
    Dark red in colour with black toned edges and a light red hue. Fragrant violet, dark cherry, strawberry and subtle rhubarb scents sail through the nostrils with plenty of intensity followed by some brambly cedar, dried herb and spice notes. Savoury dark cherry, strawberry and rhubarb fruits carry ample richness in their supple flow across the palate. Brambly dried herb, forest floor and spice elements also chime in. Polished fine grained tannins with an elegant medium to long finish.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 13%

    Other Reviews….
    The adjectives get a real work out with this little beauty, but suffice to say that is one tightly layered, complex, energy-driven, totally delicious youngster. Brings together all the class you might expect from Mornington Peninsula’s signature red grape with a vibrancy that entices. Dusty red cherry, cranberry, leaf, potpourri, rose and gentle spices light up the scent. It’s a most welcoming introduction and, from there, it moves into a beautifully expressive palate lit up in aromatics with a touch of violet and delivered with nicely judged oak. Acidity runs bright through the finish. Drink 2025-2034.
    95 Points
    Jeni Port – WinePilot.com

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    2018 Silkman Blackberry Semillon
    Hunter Valley, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA
    Reduced from $54.99
    $49. 99
    Bottle
    $599.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)
    ABV: 11.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Classic tense, steely Hunter Semillon with some tertiary characters beginning to shine through.

    Brilliant pale straw core with a distinctive green tint to the edges and a watery hue. Elevated lime, lemon butter and green apple aromas are interwoven with hints of bees wax, oily toast like notes and wet steel. Tense and steely in it’s feel the palate features lemon and lime fruits over oily toast like characters, fig, bees wax and steely mineral like elements. Crisp acidity sculpting the long, dry mineral laced finish.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 11.5%

    Other Reviews…..
    Hand-picked fruit from the Blackberry Vineyard is pressed without destemming to allow quick drainage. The wine sees some post-ferment lees ageing to add texture to the mid-palate. This wine shows signs of the vintage with its concentrated mid-palate, gentle, smoky development and ripe pear and honey notes. That said, the palate is still fresh and tight, and of all the 2018s tasted, this is perhaps the least evolved. The palate is beautifully cleansing. Take care not to over-chill. Drink by 2028.
    95 Points
    Toni Paterson – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

    Van Winkle Special Reserve Lot "B" 12 Year Old Bourbon Whiskey (750ml) - 2015 bottling
    Kentucky, UNITED STATES
    $2499. 00
    Bottle
    $29988.00 Dozen
    ABV: 45.2%

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

    Bottle code: B 15 148 13:57 4 - Buffalo Trace 2015 - May 28th - 1.57pm - Bottling line 4.

    Lot 'B' 12 year old comes with a swag of rave reviews from blind tasters, including 90-95 points - Wine Enthusiast Magazine (winemag.com), 98 points - Beverage Tasting Institute (tastings.com), Best in Class Gold Medallion - 2008 IWSC (iwsc.net) and a Trophy for Worldwide Whiskey - 2008 IWSC (iwsc.net).

    Some have asked, "Why is this whiskey drawn from 'Lot B' every year and not some other?" Apparently, the designation derived from an original 'Lot A' released only in 1991. For every subsequent release, it's been called 'Lot B'. More on this subject from straightbourbon.com: "I’ve always assumed that Julian III went through his stock of barrels that were older than the 10 year range and took the barrels that he did not think were worthy of continued aging for inclusion in future PVW releases and bottled those as Lot B. With Lot B indicating that they weren’t his best juice. At the time of the 1991 release of course there was no such thing as PVW as it hadn’t been released yet. I believe the first ever PVW release was in 1994. So maybe in 1992 he had decided that he would start setting aside his best barrels for future super premium older releases, and decided to start bottling those that didn’t make that cut as B then?"

    One responder who actually emailed Julian Van Winkle for an explanation confirms: "It's pretty much to that affect, Lot A was small and ran out quickly. Lot B was much larger and by time those barrels ran out, everyone got so used to his 12 year old release being called Lot B that the name stuck so as to not confuse anyone." Hence, the designation is pretty much meaningless, except from an historical perspective.

    Other reviews... For those who like their Bourbon hairy, bristling with spice, honey and big oak interaction.
    94.5 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2021

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    Parker's Heritage 8 Year Old Straight Malt Whiskey (750ml) - Ninth Release
    Kentucky, UNITED STATES
    $899. 00
    Bottle
    $10788.00 Dozen
    ABV: 54%

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

    From the United States’ largest independent family-owned spirits producer and marketer, Heaven Hill Distilleries, Inc., Parker's Heritage Collection is a limited annual series of rare, aged American Whiskies that pays tribute to 6th Generation Master Distiller, Parker Beam's 45+ years of service.

    ...If you haven't had a lot of experience with American malt whiskeys, this one might be a little bit of a shock for you. While it has flavor similarities to bourbon, there’s no confusing the two. Light notes of toffee and butterscotch are present alongside notes of grass and cedar. Even though the mashbill consists of 65% malt, the sweetness from the corn still pulls through. This creates an interesting interplay between the sweet and oak notes. Overall the palate’s flavors are on the mellow side, which makes it very drinkable, though I do wish it had more richness in its flavors. It might not be a very complex palate, but all of the flavors do an ample job of standing out on their own...

    ...At 108 proof, the finish is surprisingly smooth and very drinkable. It rapidly expands and contracts in your mouth and then lingers for a good amount of time afterwards. Oak once again dominates, but the other flavors from the palate blend together and help counter the oak’s at-times brashness...It’s a nice oak-foward finish with just the right amount of accompanying flavors to produce a satisfying conclusion... 3.6 out of 5
    - www.breakingbourbon.com, (Oct 2015) Reviewed by: Eric Hasman

    2024 GC By Farr Chardonnay
    Geelong, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $170. 00
    Bottle
    $2040.00 Dozen
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Diam Cork

    GC is Nick Farr’s tribute to his father Gary and what he has achieved in the Geelong region and also what he has contributed to Australian Chardonnay and Pinot Noir over a 40 year career. The wine is matured in French oak, 35% new, for approximately 10 months.

    Other Reviews....
    This wine was surprisingly delicious straight from the fridge. Likewise, straight out of the box the wine was also wonderful. It showed me the complexity of the wine and the depth of flavour too. A wine balanced with acidity and richness. There are notes of lemon and vanilla custard, chantilly cream and dry tropical fruits. Despite the two notes of dairy, there is nothing garish about the wine, nothing buttery or overblown. And, whilst it is full of flavour, so much of that generosity is driven by ripe fruit and beautifully handled acidity. The GC chardonnay is a wine that offers Chardonnay expression with flavour, and it does so unapologetically. There is, thankfully, a way for these top end wines to taste of the grape that makes them, without the baggage of winemaker artifice.
    I’ve spoken before of the hand of Farr, and the ease with which these wines dance so intricately and beautifully with the appearance of ease. It is this simple elegance that is the skill, and the intricate complexity, that doesn’t appear to be so, that is the joy. As always the GC is a benchmark wine for Chardonnay lovers.
    Ben Knight

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    2023 Domaine Mee Godard Morgon Grand Cras
    Beaujolais, FRANCE
    $110. 00
    Bottle
    $1320.00 Dozen
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Cork

    Mee Godard is one of the shining lights of Beaujolais, crafting uncompromising and sumptuous wines from her vineyards located primarily in Morgon, along with a tiny parcel in Moulin-a-Vent. Across this small estate most of the vines are very old, averaging 60 years plus, and the vines are tended organically with a clear goal of using biodynamic practices in the near future. Mee aims to produce wines with the capacity to age extremely well, and as such can benefit from good aeration, or preferably a few years in the cellar.

    Other Reviews....
    Welcome to the deep end of Morgon, where forest-berry aromas meet wet earth. Understated power and concentration are married to a certain austerity. The superfine tannins deftly carry the very long and refined finish. Drink or hold.
    96 points
    Stuart Pigott - JamesSuckling.com

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    • Organic
    2023 Domaine Mee Godard Moulin-a-Vent au Michelon
    Beaujolais, FRANCE
    $130. 00
    Bottle
    $1560.00 Dozen
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Cork

    Mee Godard is one of the shining lights of Beaujolais, crafting uncompromising and sumptuous wines from her vineyards located primarily in Morgon, along with a tiny parcel in Moulin-a-Vent. Across this small estate most of the vines are very old, averaging 60 years plus, and the vines are tended organically with a clear goal of using biodynamic practices in the near future. Mee aims to produce wines with the capacity to age extremely well, and as such can benefit from good aeration, or preferably a few years in the cellar.

    Other Reviews....
    This great Moulin-a-Vent is as deep as it is elegant, with terrific rooty originality. It has impressive concentration, the expertly crafted tannins building beautifully in the long, crisp and complete finish. Drink or hold.
    95 points
    Stuart Pigott - JamesSuckling.com

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    • Special Order Product – Delayed Dispatch
    2024 Levantine Hill Levant Pinot Noir
    Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $32. 99
    Bottle
    $395.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2025-2030)
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Supple and savoury with a fresh, polished finish.
    Semi translucent red colour with black toned edges and a light red hue. Nosing reveals aromas of rhubarb, cherry and dried herbs followed by some brambly cedar, forest floor and spice notes. Supple and savoury the palate features cherry and rhubarb fruits over bramble, dried herb and spice elements. Refined tannins with a fresh, polished finish.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 12.5%

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    2022 Kilikanoon Covenant Shiraz
    Clare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $44. 99
    Bottle
    $539.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2025-2033)
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Rich, fresh and opulent with a sturdily built frame and long juicy finish.

    Matured in new and seasoned French oak hogsheads for a period of 14 months. Impenetrable inky black colour with a deep dark red black hue. Dark plum and liquorice aromas flood the nostrils with toasty vanillin oak, fennel and peppered earth notes also chiming in. Rich spicy dark plum and liquorice fruits show ample succulence and concentration across the full bodied palate. Scorched earth, vanillin cedar and peppered fennel elements form the underbelly. Fresh and opulent it has a sturdily built frame and long juicy finish.
    Drink over the next 6-8 years.
    Alc. 14.5%

    Other Reviews....
    The colour for this first-rate wine shows a brilliant, bright red and slight crimson hues. The nose captures the varietal spices and the dark, plummy blackberry notes that you expect, with a little meaty game. The palate opens to reveal ripe red fruit characters, with just a hint of spice and a touch of ironstone. Tannins are slightly chalky, and the oak is neatly engaged, as a result of 13 months in new and seasoned French oak hogsheads. It’s soft and generous, with good cellaring potential for the next 10 years. Drink 2025-2035.
    94 Points
    Ray Jordan – Wine Pilot

    • 96
    • Hot Item
    • 94
    • 94
    • Organic
    2021 Principe Corsini Cortevecchia Chianti Classico Riserva
    Tuscany, ITALY
    $69. 99
    Bottle
    $839.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2025-2033)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Finessed and polished with a rich chorus of red fruits flowing through to a long, sweeping finish.

    The family behind Villa Le Corti, the Corsini Family, has an amazing history as winemakers that dates back to the 13th century making it one of the oldest Estates in Tuscany. Current custodian of the Corsini Empire is 22nd generation Duccio Corsini.
    Deep dark red core with black toned edges and a red to dark red hue. Delightful aromatics of red currant and red cherry infused with rose petals show wonderful intensity out of the glass complimented by some red liquorice, Mediterranean herb, spicy cedar and earth notes. A rich chorus of ripe red currant, red liquorice and red cherry fruits unravel across the mid weighted palate. Finessed and polished it has seamlessly integrated, fine grained tannins and a beautiful underlying freshness. Terrific length with infusions of fresh Mediterranean herbs, earth and spicy cedar extending through what is a long sweeping finish.
    Drink over the next 6-8 years.
    Alc. 14%

    Other Reviews….
    Delicate notes of roses, leafy lightness, bright red cherries and some mineral depth. Velvety texture with a medium body and refreshing, integrated acidity. Tasty and slightly toasted in the juicy finish. Drink or hold.
    94 Points
    JamesSuckling.com

    The Villa Le Corti Principe Corsini 2021 Chianti Classico Riserva Cortevecchia (made with organic fruit) boasts a very direct and intense bouquet that remains beautifully balanced and elegant at the same time. Cherry, blueberry and cassis are presented in clear tones, as promised by this excellent vintage. There are lighter background notes of grilled rosemary and blue flower. This Riserva knocks it out of the park with fresh acidity and general brightness. Drink 2024-2036.
    94+ Points
    Monica Larner – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

    • 94
    • 95
    2023 Paul Osicka Heathcote Cabernet Sauvignon - Last Stocks
    Heathcote, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $37. 99
    Bottle
    $455.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2025-2033)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Fine and elegant with slightly chalky tannins and a refined yet dusty finish.

    Midnight black core with a dark red black tinged hue. Red to black currant and mulberry scents drift through the nostrils followed by some dusty vanillin cedar, tobacco and bay leaf notes. The elegant, fine boned palate features red to black currant and mulberry fruits over vanillin cedar, dusty earth, spicy tobacco and infusions of bay leaf. Dry, slightly chalky tannins with good underlying freshness and a refined yet dusty finish.
    Drink over the next 6-8 years.
    Alc. 14%

    Other Reviews….
    Estate grapes planted in the '50s and '80s; extended post-ferment maceration, pressed to French oak (25% new). A fine partner to the maker's warmer (northern) Colbinabbin cabernet, emphasising liveliness of spice and an all-round firm tannin and varietal intensity. Cassis, leafy aromas, black and purple fruits, roasting herbs and light florals offer a gentle, youthful complexity. Quite effortlessly smooth and well honed on the palate, with a touch of hazelnut oak layered through. Tannins are deceptively firm. Will last the distance. Drink by 2036.
    95 Points
    Jeni Port – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

    • 94
    2023 Seabrook Tiger Moth Marshall Shiraz
    Barossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $19. 99
    Bottle
    $239.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2025-2029)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Packed with opulent fruit, this is a rich, lush and velvet smooth Barossa Shiraz.

    Dense inky black heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Intense aniseed, liquorice and dark plum aromas flood the nostrils trailed by some toasty vanillin oak and peppered fennel notes. Rich and lush, the full bodied palate is awash with liquorice and dark plum fruits. Spicy vanillin cedar, fennel and subtle peppered earth elements sit in the background. Velvety tannins with a long opulent finish.
    Drink over the next 3-4 years.
    Alc. 14%

    • 90
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    • Biodynamic
    2025 Muto Picpoul
    Riverland, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $21. 99
    Bottle
    $263.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2025-2026)
    ABV: 12%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Fleshy pear fruits with a tangy back drop and shapely yet energised finish.

    Picpoul originally from southern France and Spain, is known for its bright acidity and minerality. To add texture, a portion of Muto’s Picpoul undergoes skin contact.
    Brilliant yellow straw colour with a watery hue. Aromas of ripe apple and lime mix with pear skin and quince. On the palate fleshy pear fruits meld into a tangy back drop of lime, red apple skin and mandarin. Zingy acidity with a shapely yet energised finish.
    Drink now.
    Alc. 12%

    • 92
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    2024 Grampians Estate Corriedale Cabernet Sauvignon
    Great Western, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $26. 99
    Bottle
    $323.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2025-2030)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Medium bodied with juicy red to black fruits carrying a prominent dusty vanillin cedar and tobacco overlay.

    Midnight black dark red colour with a vibrant dark red hue. Bay leaf infused aromas of red to black currant and mulberry mix with cedary tobacco and spice notes. Juicy red to black currant and red liquorice fruits carry a prominent dusty vanillin cedar and tobacco overlay with some spicy bay leaf characters also chiming in. Fine grained tannins with a fresh red fruited finish that has a refined feel.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 14%

    • 94
    • Reduced
    2023 O’ Leary Walker Watervale Nero d’Avola - Last Stocks
    Clare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    Reduced from $29.99
    $26. 99
    Bottle
    $323.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2025-2030)
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    A generous blue to dark fruited Nero with slightly chewy tannins and good freshness.

    Fifty percent of the wine was aged in 1-3 year old oak barrels for a period of 9 months. Deep dark red black colour with a dark red hue. The nose is filled with morello and black cherry, liquorice, blueberry and scorch earth aromas. Flashes of incense and spicy dried herbs are also evident. The palate is awash with juicy morello cherry, ripe blueberry and liquorice fruits. Earthy incense and spice elements lend further nuance. Slightly chewy tannins with ample underlying freshness and a long generous blue to dark fruited conclusion.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 14.5%

    2023 David Duband Bourgogne Hautes-Cotes de Nuits
    Burgundy, FRANCE
    $110. 00
    Bottle
    $1320.00 Dozen
    ABV: 12.9%
    Closure: Cork

    David Duband is regarded as one of the rising stars of Burgundy. He took over his family domaine at a very young age and now has more than 20 vintages of experience behind him. Starting out with small family holdings David, together with his business partner Francois Feuillet, have added to their portfolio of wines through the purchase of some exceptional old Grand cru vineyards throughout Gevrey Chambertin and Morey St Denis, including prime holdings of retiring vigneron Jacky Truchot.

    Other Reviews....
    A fresh and ripe nose consists mostly of layered red and dark pinot fruit along with a hint of spice. There is a beguiling sense of energy and texture to the delicious flavors that conclude in a refreshing if mildly tangy finish where the tang is very probably due to the high level of gas. Drink through 2026+.
    86-88 points
    Allen Meadows - Burghound

    Mostly in Stockinger foudres. The plan is to move in this direction for 80% then use new barrels for 20%. Good sound purple with a very fine red fruit bouquet and adequate intensity. There is bounce from the stems (60%) with unexpected darker fruit, then good weight behind, with fair grip. Drink from 2026-2028.
    87-89 points
    Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy

    2023 David Duband Nuits-Saint-Georges
    Burgundy, FRANCE
    $235. 00
    Bottle
    $2820.00 Dozen
    ABV: 12.7%
    Closure: Cork

    David Duband is regarded as one of the rising stars of Burgundy. He took over his family domaine at a very young age and now has more than 20 vintages of experience behind him. Starting out with small family holdings David, together with his business partner Francois Feuillet, have added to their portfolio of wines through the purchase of some exceptional old Grand cru vineyards throughout Gevrey Chambertin and Morey St Denis, including prime holdings of retiring vigneron Jacky Truchot.

    Other Reviews....
    Subtle if easily perceptible wood lurks in the background of the ripe blend of red and dark currant, newly turned earth and a hint of forest floor character. There is both excellent intensity and freshness to the detailed and appealingly textured medium weight flavors that also conclude in a dusty and youthfully austere finale. This slightly firmer effort needs to develop better depth so some patience is warranted. Drink through 2030+.
    88-91 points
    Allen Meadows - Burghound

    Fresh purple, showing its Nuits character well with the darker fruit balanced again by floral notes, super intensity further back on the palate, excellent acid balance, fine length. Excellent Drink from 2028-2033.
    90-93 points
    Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy

    2023 David Duband Gevrey-Chambertin
    Burgundy, FRANCE
    $255. 00
    Bottle
    $3060.00 Dozen
    ABV: 12.8%
    Closure: Cork

    David Duband is regarded as one of the rising stars of Burgundy. He took over his family domaine at a very young age and now has more than 20 vintages of experience behind him. Starting out with small family holdings David, together with his business partner Francois Feuillet, have added to their portfolio of wines through the purchase of some exceptional old Grand cru vineyards throughout Gevrey Chambertin and Morey St Denis, including prime holdings of retiring vigneron Jacky Truchot.

    Other Reviews....
    This is also aromatically attractive with its airy nose of red currant, earth and a suggestion of the sauvage. There is a lovely sense of vibrancy to the acceptably dense middle weight flavors that possess a caressing mid-palate that tightens up noticeably on the dusty, youthfully austere and balanced finale. At least some patience would be a good idea. Drink through 2029+.
    88-91 points
    Allen Meadows - Burghound

    Lovely ruby purple, with an exquisite fresh pinot nose, roses and peonies, a little spice behind, really beautifully managed, fluid and stylish. Drink from 2028-2033.
    90-92 points
    Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy

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