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    2023 Gundog Estate Smoking Barrel Shiraz
    New South Wales, AUSTRALIA
    $32. 99
    Bottle
    $395.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)
    ABV: 13.2%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Elegant, nicely fleshed mid weighted Shiraz with ample freshness and a savoury finish.

    Fruit was sourced from the Hunter Valley, Hilltops and Canberra districts. Deep dark red black colour with a bright red purple hue. Red to dark cherry and red liquorice aromas mix with hints of earth and peppered herb notes. The elegant, mid weighted palate features nicely fleshed dark cherry and liquorice fruits over earth, subtle dried herb and pepper elements. Fine, slightly grainy tannins with ample freshness shining through the savoury conclusion.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 13.2%

    Other Reviews….
    A multiregional blend that successfully melds the contrasting characters of shiraz from the Hunter Valley, Hilltops and Canberra District. This barrel selection has resulted in a supremely well-balanced red that is supple, effortless and beautifully flowing. There is a melange of dark cherry fruit, aromatic spice and a little sweet vanilla. The palate is soft yet vibrant, with impressive length and satisfying intensity. Drink by 2026.
    94 Points
    Toni Paterson – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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    2024 Moppity Lock & Key Riesling
    Hilltops, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA
    $19. 99
    Bottle
    $239.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2025-2030)
    ABV: 12%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Mouth watering lime, citrus and orange rind fruits backed by fresh, crunchy acidity.

    Brilliant very pale straw colour with green tinged edges and a watery hue. Lime, citrus and orange rind scents mix with some flinty mineral like notes. Mouth watering lime, citrus and orange rind fruits are delivered with fabulous intensity backed by fresh, crunchy acidity. Some chalky talc and flinty mineral elements lingering through the long scrumptious finish.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 12%

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    2024 M Minuty Rose
    Provence, FRANCE
    $32. 99
    Bottle
    $395.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2025-2027)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Intensely flavoured with a silken flow of delicious fruits.

    Made from a blend of Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah. Pale salmon pink tinged colour. Streaming out of the glass are delightful scents of peach, raspberry and musk followed by some pomegranate and wet stone notes. Delicious peach, raspberry and strawberry fruits carry a wonderfully rounded and supple feel as they glide effortlessly across the palate. Musk and wet stone elements the undercarriage with a long, silken finish.
    Drink over the next 1-2 years.
    Alc. 13%

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    2022 Torbreck Run Rig
    Barossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $299. 00
    Bottle
    $3588.00 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 10 Years (2025-2035)
    ABV: 15.5%
    Closure: Cork

    Gloriously decadent, voluptuously textured and explosive, this is pure seduction in a glass.

    Produced from a blend of 98% Shiraz and 2% Viognier, Torbreck’s Run Rig is modelled on the Northern Rhone appellation of Cote Rotie’s wines. Fruit was sourced from the Lyndoch, Rowland Flat, Moppa, Ebenezer, Light Pass and Greenock districts of Barossa Valley with maturation taking place in a combination of new (50%) and older French barriques for a period of 30 months.
    Spectacular colour featuring an ultra dense, inky black heart along with an equally deep black dark red hue. Intoxicating the olfactory senses are soaring aromatics of dark to black plum, liquorice, dark chocolate and vanillin oak. Earthy mocha, fennel and spice notes ensue. Extravagantly rich and voluptuous, the luxurious palate is overwhelmed by a tidal wave of dark to black plum, liquorice, blackberry liqueur and dark chocolate fruits. Mocha, subtle apricot, vanillin oak, scorched earth and spicy pepper elements sit in the background. Possessing explosive power and out of this world concentration, it has velvety tannins and a plush, skyscraper finish that seemingly never ends.
    Drink over the next 8-10 years.
    Alc. 15.5%

    Other Reviews…..
    A deeply perfumed and lifted release. Aromas of blackberries, dark chocolate, violets, iodine, porcini mushrooms, fresh herbs and an earthy, ferrous undertone. The palate is full-bodied with finely tuned tannins and a luscious and seamless mouthfeel. There is much complexity and refinement, with a high level of fruit quality. Built for the ages. Drink or hold.
    98 points
    JamesSuckling.com

    The 2022 RunRig had 2% Viognier added to the Syrah after barrel maturation, from the current vintage. I've clarified this with winemaker Ian Hongell, because my incorrect memory ran toward skins only. Glad I asked. Aromatically, the wine is so fresh and detailed; it hints at latent power and intense concentration, but it doesn't overbear on this point. On the palate, the wine has everything we could hope for—intense, balanced red fruit, a splay of ductile tannins and such a light fluffiness to the profile that I find it most appealing indeed. The discussion here today is regarding the comparison to the great 2021 vintage. It was a freak, out-of-the-box year that blessed producers with a spot-free growing season, good yields and excellent quality fruit. The wines, for the most part, will endure through the decades with grace and ease. The 2022s are tighter, fluffier, more fruit forward and, in my opinion, slightly more delicious, but over the long term, backing the 2021s to go the distance seems the blue-chip option. We can discuss this again in 20 years (2045) when that answer will have become more clear. In the words of Ferris Bueller, "Life moves pretty fast." I love this wine today. It's a superstar. 15.5% alcohol, sealed under natural cork and wax. Drink 2025-2042.
    98 points
    Erin Larkin - Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

    I guess you could call the RunRig a modern Barossa classic. 98/2% shiraz/viognier, it's an epic wine, a solid plinth of black and blues fruits deeply etched with exotic spice and earth. Hints of clove, star anise, Old Gold chocolate, licorice, pan juices, earth, dried meats, rose petals, black tea and graphite. Unctuous with great length of flavour and fine, silty tannins suffusing through the wine, it's a study in power and purity, light and shade and all that is great about ancient Barossa shiraz vines. Another great RunRig release. Drink by 2045.
    97 points
    Dave Brookes – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

    Deep crimson. Intense dark plum, blackberry, liquorice, mocha/ espresso aromas with lifted star anise notes. Saturated dark plum, blackberry, apricot fruits, superb ultra-fine tannins and underlying roasted coffee/ espresso mocha notes. Finishes gravelly and long with persistent dark berry fruits/ cedar nuances. Exceptional balance and complexity. Should develop brilliantly well. Drink 2028–2046
    100 points
    The Vintage Journal

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    2002 Penfolds Grange - LOW FILL
    South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    Reduced from $999.00
    $949. 00
    Bottle
    $11388.00 Dozen
    ABV: 14.5%

    Note: Fill level into neck. Mild seepage under capsule. Actual product not pictured.

    Grange is both Penfolds and arguably Australia’s most famous wine and is officially listed as a Heritage Icon of South Australia. The 2002 vintage is produced from a blend of 99% Shiraz and 1% Cabernet Sauvignon and was aged for 15 months in new American oak hogsheads.
    A spectacular Grange – that needs decades to fully express itself. Totally opaque, black purple colour with black purple hue. Superb nose – perfumed with violet, spice top notes. The palate is structured in such a way as to slowly release its flavour compounds over many decades. Flavours of vanilla, spice and liquorice allsorts – followed by a black pepper back palate. Perfect balance. Very long aftertaste of spice and black pepper. A collectors Grange.
    Cellar 15-20 years (2022-2027). Bottle number 74197 tasted.
    Alc/Vol: 14.5%

    Other Reviews....
    Deep garnet with a touch of brick, the 2002 Grange is locked in a time capsule, like many of the 2002s, yielding a very youthful nose of red currants and red cherries, kirsch and violets with some lovely exotic spices in the background. Quite perfumed and pretty in terms of fruit expression in the mouth, the structure is rock solid, with a lively backbone cutting through the muscular fruit and great purity to the finish. If you're looking for that real "Grange" experience, best to keep cellaring it another 5-10+ years.
    98 point
    Lisa Perrotti-Brown - Wine Advocate 2016

    As hoped and expected; beautiful colour; a wonderful bouquet, with black fruits of various kinds the engine, oak in tow. Impeccable texture and balance in the mouth; again, a wonderful array of seamless blackberry, licorice and high-quality oak; destined to become recognised as one of the great Granges.
    97 points     
    James Halliday - Australian Wine Companion 2021

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    Dingle Celtic Series Conocht an Earraigh Single Malt Irish Whiskey (700ml)
    IRELAND
    $199. 99
    Bottle
    $2399.88 Dozen
    ABV: 50.5%

    Part of Dingle's "Celtic Wheel of the Year" series. This one celebrates the spring equinox, known as "Cónocht an Earraigh" in Irish, and was aged in first-fill bourbon casks with a Cabernet Sauvignon finish. A lightish nose of vanilla, sweet beer and dried grass preludes an oily entry and a malty mid-palate, gingery heat and oaky grip kicking in early. Rebounds with more of the requisite sugars, while hinting at semi-ripe red berries; finally balanced, but the length is cut short. Triple distilled. 50.5% Alc./vol.

    Other reviews... A very drinkable Dingle, quite laid-back. Getting a wine barrel finish really good is not that easy, and often - in my opinion - maturing in such a barrel does not necessarily give it more depth, but on the contrary ensures that the whiskey becomes lighter and more floating. Fortunately, this is not the case here; at most, it could be that the fruity notes are more emphasized in the nose than usual. - whiskybase.com

    Notes from the producers... Anticipate aromas of ripe plums, blackberries, toasted almonds, and muscovado sugar, with flavours of rich red fruits, subtle spice, gingerbread and toffee. 

    Loaded Barrel Small Batch Series Oloroso Barrel Single Malt Australian Whisky (500ml)
    Melbourne, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $139. 99
    Bottle
    $1679.88 Dozen
    ABV: 50%

    An antique Spanish Oloroso barrel has been used for full maturation here. The dry, oxidatively aged sherry results in a darker, richer, and nuttier wine compared to other sherries, bestowing some of that goodness to the final whisky. 50% Alc./Vol.

    Notes from the producers... It's textured and mouth-coating with bold notes of dried fruits, plum jam, and sweet cherries in syrup. Mid-palate reveals deeper tones of bittersweet dark chocolate, espresso, and walnuts, all wrapped in velvety tannins from the oak. There’s a refined dryness that keeps the richness in balance, evoking old sherry bodegas and seasoned wood that’s smoother than a jazz sax solo.

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    Dingle Celtic Series Grainstad an Gheimhridh Single Malt Irish Whiskey (700ml)
    IRELAND
    $199. 99
    Bottle
    $2399.88 Dozen
    ABV: 50.5%

    Matured in first-fill Bourbon casks followed by an extended finish in Tawny Port casks, this, the fifth release in the 'Celtic Wheel of the Year' series honours the ancient celebration of Grianstad an Gheimhridh, the winter solstice. Grianstad translates to ‘the stopping of the sun’ and the port finishing ties in with the label's theme, evoking the dark of night drawing in. Light, vaguely defined aromatics suggest dried grass, bread and faint beeswax, but compensate in a fuller, more oily and better defined mid palate presence; the creamy, biscuity malt fills out nicely, ending with hints of baked apple, cinnamon and white pepper. Appealing, even if complexity or persistence aren’t strong points. 50.5% Alc./Vol.

    Notes from the producers... Nose: Ice cream soda, blackcurrant jelly, banana carmel, pomegranate, cinnamon toast and warm ginger. Taste: Red berry fruits, dark chocolate, warm cloves, creamy soft fudge. Finish: The spice mellow leaving a lingering sweetness on the tip of the tongue.

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    Dingle Celtic Series Lunasa Single Malt Irish Whiskey (700ml)
    IRELAND
    $199. 99
    Bottle
    $2399.88 Dozen
    ABV: 50.5%

    A second limited edition from Dingle's "Wheel of the Year" series. This particular release is inspired by the Celtic festival of Lúnasa, which marks the beginning of the harvest season. At first sniff, there's introverted aromas of cream tea biscuits and light vanilla. Given five minutes and pure, poached orchard fruit notes grab your attention, repeated on the palate in a charming, well-rounded malt. Of the range tasted, this has the best body and mouthfeel - borderline buttery, supple and oiler through the middle stages with chewy oak and light oils before crisp orchard fruits and vanilla lead the finish. Give it time and you have one thoroughly delectable Irish. Triple distilled, matured in bourbon casks and finished in x-Widow Jane bourbon barrels. 50.5% Alc./Vol.

    Notes from the producers... Nose: Ripe red berries, warm salted caramel, lemon sherbet and creamy butter fudge. Taste: Barley sugar with a pinch of spice and hints of dark chocolate with raspberries. Finish: Ginger and spice create a warm glow and slowly leaves dark fruits and caramel notes.

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    2023 Envinate Parcela Palo Blanco
    Tenerife, SPAIN
    $81. 99
    Bottle
    $983.88 Dozen
    ABV: 11.5%
    Closure: Cork

    Migan and Palo Blanco are both very old vine wines from the Valle de la Orotava zone, although they don’t bear the D.O. stamp. The old vines are trained in the Trezendo fashion: braiding new shoots over older ones until the vines begin to resemble old dreadlocks weaving over the landscape. The terrain is flatter than Táganan, more conducive to farming. Migan is two parcels of Listan Negro, both over 100 years old, while Palo Blanco is a single vineyard from the town of Los Realejos planted on black volcanic soils.

    Other Reviews....
    The grapes for the 2023 Palo Blanco were harvested earlier than ever, picked even earlier than the grapes from Taganana. It was a warm year, but the wine feels more like it's from a cool climate; it has a moderate 11.5% alcohol and is volcanic and less reductive than in previous years, fine-boned and sharp, with a vibrant palate, effervescent acidity (7.1 grams and a pH of 3.05) and a dry chalkiness that gives it salinity. It's approachable but should also age in bottle. 13,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in July 2024. Drink 2024-2034.
    98+ points
    Luis Gutiérrez - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

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    2023 Envinate Parcela Palo Blanco Las Molinas
    Tenerife, SPAIN
    $165. 00
    Bottle
    $1980.00 Dozen
    ABV: 11.5%
    Closure: Cork

    Migan and Palo Blanco are both very old vine wines from the Valle de la Orotava zone, although they don’t bear the D.O. stamp. The old vines are trained in the Trezendo fashion: braiding new shoots over older ones until the vines begin to resemble old dreadlocks weaving over the landscape. The terrain is flatter than Táganan, more conducive to farming. 2023 Las Molinas is the second vintage of this single parcel wine from a centenarian plot of ungrafted, pre-phylloxera vines that had formerly been included in the Palo Blanco bottling. Fermented and aged in a single neutral oak foudre of 2500 liters.

    Other Reviews....
    The second vintage of the 2023 Palo Blanco Las Molinas is quite similar to the regular Palo Blanco from the same year: saline, sharp and with great purity, precision and cleanliness. This matured in a Garbelotto 2,500-liter oak foudre. It has a moderate 11.5% alcohol, a pH of 3.01 and 7.48 grams of acidity. It's vibrant, full of energy and electricity, with effervescent freshness and volcanic minerality. This is very young but has the elements and the balance to age neatly in bottle. 2,500 bottles were filled in July 2024. Drink 2025-2035.
    99 points
    Luis Gutiérrez - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

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    2023 Envinate Migan Tinto
    Tenerife, SPAIN
    $81. 99
    Bottle
    $983.88 Dozen
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Cork

    Migan and Palo Blanco are both very old vine wines from the Valle de la Orotava zone, although they don’t bear the D.O. stamp. The old vines are trained in the Trezendo fashion: braiding new shoots over older ones until the vines begin to resemble old dreadlocks weaving over the landscape. The terrain is flatter than Táganan, more conducive to farming. Migan is two parcels of Listan Negro, both over 100 years old, while Palo Blanco is a single vineyard from the town of Los Realejos planted on black volcanic soils.

    Other Reviews....
    Forty percent of the 2023 Migan comes from concrete (the part bottled as Chingao) and the rest from wines aged in 228-liter barrels. The blend seems more polished and elegant than the Chingao, which felt rawer. It's still powerful and concentrated but has very good balance and elegance—one of the finest Migan to date. I also tasted it next to the bottled 2022, and this has a deeper color. It should age well in bottle. There will be some 7,000 bottles that they plan to bottle in November 2024. Drink 2025-2032.
    94-96 points
    Luis Gutiérrez - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

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    2023 Envinate La Santa de Ursula Tinto
    Tenerife, SPAIN
    $81. 99
    Bottle
    $983.88 Dozen
    ABV: 12%
    Closure: Cork

    La Santa de Ursula is a new bottling from the northeast coast of Tenerife in an area called La Carujera, part of the Tacoronte-Acentejo appellation. It’s a blend of three parcels of 100+ year old vines planted on sandy clay over red basalt bedrock, situated between 350m and 650m above sea level. The blend is 48% Negramoll, 50% Listán Negro, and 2% Listán Blanco, which are vinified partially with whole clusters in cement and aged in small neutral oak barrels. Bottling is without fining or filtration, and only a small addition of sulfur.

    Other Reviews....
    When I tasted the 2023 La Santa de Úrsula in late June, it had finished its élevage in oak and was in stainless steel waiting to be bottled at the end of July. They keep the wines in tank for a while before being bottled, but this is very representative of the final wine, as they adjusted the sulfur and everything. It's floral and aromatic, spicy, very elegant, balanced, fresh and approachable. It's a step up from the 2022. They expect to fill some 6,000 bottles. Drink 2025-2031.
    96 points
    Luis Gutiérrez - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

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    2023 Envinate Taganan Tinto
    Tenerife, SPAIN
    $81. 99
    Bottle
    $983.88 Dozen
    ABV: 12%
    Closure: Cork

    Táganan is both the name of a village on the very north eastern tip of Tenerife and a local term for steep slope. Envínate make two reds and two whites from this village; Táganan Tinto and Blanco, which come from multiple old parcels and two crus, parcelas Campanario and Margalagua. All the wines are field blends containing a dizzying array of obscure local varieties grown on very old bush vines in the steep volcanic soils overlooking the ocean.

    Other Reviews....
    The 2023 Táganan Tinto comes from a very good vintage in the zone of Taganana, a very complete year with enough rain and perfect textbook conditions. They picked the grapes from Taganana later than the ones from La Orotava. It fermented without temperature control with more maceration. It's a year of concentration, depth, elegance, freshness and finesse. The finest vintage for this bottling to date. I feel a lot less reduction here. 6,500 bottles produced. It was bottled in July 2024. Drink 2025-2032.
    96 points
    Luis Gutiérrez - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

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    2023 Envinate Lousas Vinas de Aldea Mencia
    Ribeira Sacra, SPAIN
    $57. 99
    Bottle
    $695.88 Dozen
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Cork

    Lousas is the name Envintate has given to their wines from Ribeira Sacra, translating to slate and a nod to the rock that marks these wines. Each of their Lousas releases are predominantly Mencia, along with a smaller component of various indigenous varieties such as Merenzao, Caino, Garnacha Tintorerra, and Palomino among many others.

    Vina de Aldea is a blend of several plots from the Amandi, Quiroga, and Ribeiras do Sil subregions of Ribeira Sacra. Doad meanwhile hails from different terroirs throughout the Galician town of Doade, is Mencia dominant with the remaining 15% a field blend of various varieties. Rosende is sourced from a single vineyard from a village of the same name, and the soils here are similar to the Northern Rhone with granite crystals flecked through the sand. Finally the single vinyard pair of Seoane and Camino Novo perched on the edge of the River Sil, each featuring vines over 80 years old. While similarly located these two are very different in style, Seoane being the more lifted, elegant and immediately attractive, whereas Camino Novo is more brooding and often one of the most profound Mencia in the area.

    Other Reviews....
    The bottled 2023 Lousas Viñas de Aldea is perfumed, intoxicating and showy, with a floral note of dried rose petals that I also found in the Misturado from this same vintage. It's a blend of grapes, 80% Mencía and the rest a field blend of reds and whites, Brancellao, Merenzao, Alicante, Grao Negro, Mouratón, Jerez, Godello, etc., and zones, Amandi, Quiroga and Ribeiras del Sil with lots of gneiss and also slate and granite, depending on the plot. The grapes were picked between the first and 23rd of September, a very long harvest because of the rain. It fermented with 70% to 100% full clusters in concrete or plastic bins, and 30% of the volume remained in concrete and the rest matured in used barrels of different sizes, from 225 to 500 liters, for 11 months with lees and without racking. There's also a flinty smokiness that gives the wine a different twist. It's stunning and incredibly priced. There were 31,150 bottles and 329 magnums produced. It was bottled in November 2024. Drink 2025-2032.
    95 points
    Luis Gutiérrez - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

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    2023 Envinate Lousas Parcela Seoane Mencia
    Ribeira Sacra, SPAIN
    $165. 00
    Bottle
    $1980.00 Dozen
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Cork

    Lousas is the name Envintate has given to their wines from Ribeira Sacra, translating to slate and a nod to the rock that marks these wines. Each of their Lousas releases are predominantly Mencia, along with a smaller component of various indigenous varieties such as Merenzao, Caino, Garnacha Tintorerra, and Palomino among many others.

    Vina de Aldea is a blend of several plots from the Amandi, Quiroga, and Ribeiras do Sil subregions of Ribeira Sacra. Doad meanwhile hails from different terroirs throughout the Galician town of Doade, is Mencia dominant with the remaining 15% a field blend of various varieties. Rosende is sourced from a single vineyard from a village of the same name, and the soils here are similar to the Northern Rhone with granite crystals flecked through the sand. Finally the single vinyard pair of Seoane and Camino Novo perched on the edge of the River Sil, each featuring vines over 80 years old. While similarly located these two are very different in style, Seoane being the more lifted, elegant and immediately attractive, whereas Camino Novo is more brooding and often one of the most profound Mencia in the area.

    Other Reviews....
    The 2023 Lousas Seoane has an intoxicating floral nose and seems to close in the glass. It's very young and tender, perfumed and primary. I think the field blend of red and white varieties brings nuance, perfume and detail (and possibly freshness too). It has pungent flavors and doesn't lack ripeness at 13.55% alcohol; this is the ripest of the single vineyards, a south/southwest-acing slope harvested the sixth of September. Like the rest of the single-vineyard wines, it was vinified with full clusters and indigenous yeasts, foot trodden in plastic bins, pressed with a vertical press and matured in neutral 228-, 400- and 500-liter barrels, including malolactic and without any added sulfur until bottling. This beauty is pure perfume. 1,960 bottles produced. It was bottled in November 2024. Drink 2025-2033.
    98 points
    Luis Gutiérrez - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

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    2024 Gundog Estate Hunter’s Semillon
    Hunter Valley, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA
    $32. 99
    Bottle
    $395.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)
    ABV: 11%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Zippy lemon and lime fruits are shaped by a chiselled line of acidity.

    Brilliant water like colour with distinct highlights of green around the edges. Lemon and lime juice aromas are followed by Granny Smith apple, wet steel and mineral notes. Zippy lemon and lime fruits are shaped by a chiselled line of acidity. Green apple, infusions of fresh herbs and steely mineral elements lie underneath. Finishes dry and zesty.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 11%

    Other Reviews….
    Pure, lilting aromatics introduce a light, lively wine with bright lemon characters and a hint of honeyed lime. Varietally expressive, with good mid-palate weight, making it approachable and easy to drink. A multi-vineyard blend, including Tinkler's Mount Bright and Ernest Hill. Perfectly proportioned, cleansing, refreshing and delicious. Drink by 2027.
    93 Points
    Toni Paterson – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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    Kilchoman Loch Gorm 10 Year Old 2025 Edition Sherry Cask Matured Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)
    Islay, SCOTLAND
    $199. 99
    Bottle
    $2399.88 Dozen
    ABV: 46%

    "...a complex rollercoaster of a whisky." - whiskyadvocate.com

    In Kilchoman’s 20th anniversary year, a second celebratory special edition sees the first Loch Gorm with an age statement. As is typical for the label, the whisky comes matured entirely in former oloroso sherry casks from the José Miguel Martin bodega. Twenty-three casks divided between twenty first-fill and three second-fill were bottled at the end of March 2025. “Loch Gorm, in my opinion, is reaching it’s perfect age" adds Anthony Wills, the distillery's founder, "10 years maturation in sherry casks has added an abundance of rich spices, dark fruit and barbecue sweetness to the light citrus and peaty character of Kilchoman, balancing those rich sherry notes with our classic Islay spirit." 46% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

    Other reviews... Matured in first-fill and refill oloroso sherry butts from two distillation years, this first 10 year old Loch Gorm is a complex rollercoaster of a whisky. Smoked orange peel, blueberry, and brisket bark aromas, with overtures of sweet smoke and peppermint tea. Chocolate orange, cocoa, raspberry sauce, clove, pepper, and chile flakes spin off into lemon curd, vanilla, and candied orange, and finish with cinnamon, smoke, and sweet dried fruits. 93 points - whiskyadvocate.com

    ...I am used to Kilchoman being very lively, almost harsh at time, but this is farmy smoothness, full of dark and brooding notes of coffee and cacao and the flintiest hints of fruit. Dark colour fruit, dades, plums... In short, this is amazing stuff. I am trying to think of something similar to this Kilchoman Loch Gorm 10 years old, but the only thing that comes to mind is the Longrow 14 years old, that has a similar farmy vibe to it. This Loch Gorm is very unique to Islay, with almost none of the maritime signature you will find in other producers on the island. This is Islay’s farm distillery, and it shows off with this expression. Well done!  - longpouramour.com

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    2022 Josmeyer Le Fromenteau Pinot Gris
    Alsace, FRANCE
    $54. 99
    Bottle
    $659.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2025-2029)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin

    A rich, luscious and beautifully shaped yet energetic Pinot Gris.

    Bright straw colour with copper tinged edges and a watery hue. Lifted pear and red apple skin aromas mix with honeysuckle, quince and subtle ginger notes. Rich, luscious pear, ripe apple and honeysuckle flavours coat the palate with quince and spice elements lying underneath. Vibrant acidity lends an energetic feel to what is otherwise a full and round texture. Dry with a long, beautifully shaped conclusion.
    Drink over the next 3-4 years.
    Alc. 13%

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    2022 Heathcote Estate Single Vineyard Shiraz
    Heathcote, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $44. 99
    Bottle
    $539.88 Dozen
    Cellar: 8 - 10 Years (2033-2035)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    A rich, sternly built Heathcote Shiraz.

    Matured for 11 months in French oak (20% new) with 20% whole bunch inclusion. Impenetrable inky black colour with a very deep dark red black hue. Intense blackberry, liquorice and dark plum scents flood the nostrils followed by some vanillin cedar, hints of graphite and peppered notes. Rich blackberry and liquorice fruits carry ample palate weight as they meld into a back half of scorched earth, vanillin cedar, graphite and blackpepper. Muscular feel with sternly built tannins leading into a tightly coiled yet long conclusion.
    Cellar 8-10 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

    Other Reviews….
    A Heathcote shiraz in serious, intellectual mode delves beyond the obvious to reveal an inherent complexity and velvet-like density, all within the most elegant of shapes. Red fruits, blackberries, bracken, earth, abundant woody spices and fine tannins build layer upon layer. Brings the region's top red grape into full, glorious perspective. Deserves your attention. Drink by 2037.
    96 Points
    Jeni Port – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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    2024 Dexter Chardonnay
    Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $49. 99
    Bottle
    $599.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Rich yet texturally refined with a fresh feel to the long, elegantly creamed finish.

    Todd Dexter is probably best known for his work alongside Brian Stonier at Stonier wines where during his 10 year stint as chief winemaker the brand was propelled into Mornington Peninsula’s most famous label. Todd and his wife Debbie purchased a vineyard site in 1987 where they planted their first 1.6 hectares of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir but it wasn’t until the mid 2000’s that the first wine was released under the Dexter label.
    Fermented and matured in 500 litre French oak puncheons (20% New, 30% second use, 50% older) with 50% of the blend undergoing malolactic fermentation. Brilliant pale straw colour with subtle highlights of green around the edges and a watery hue. Elevated white peach and nectarine scents complimented by some dried honey, cashew, biscuity nougat and spice notes drift through the nostrils. Rich yet texturally refined, the mid weighted palate is layered with fleshy white peach, nectarine and cashew flavours. Traces of dried honey, biscuity nougat and spice lie underneath. Brisk acidity lending a fresh feel to the long, elegantly creamed finish.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 13%

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    2023 Famille Hugel Gentil
    Alsace, FRANCE
    $27. 99
    Bottle
    $335.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2025-2028)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Diam Cork

    A delicious, texturally appealing Alsatian blend.

    Gentil "Hugel" marries the exotic, spicy flavours of Gewurztraminer, the body of Pinot Gris, the finesse of Riesling, the grapiness of Muscat and the refreshing character of both Pinot Blanc and Sylvaner.
    Brilliant straw colour with a watery hue. Nosing offers up aromas of rosewater, pear, lychee and red apple with hints of ginger also evident. Texturally appealing pear, lychee and red apple fruits decorate the palate with some ginger spice elements lying underneath. Brisk acidity with a well-rounded feel finishing dry, long and delicious.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 13%

    Other Reviews….
    This has quite an aromatic complexity, with spicy, floral and nutty notes. Charming and medium-bodied with a very satisfying balance of juiciness and citrusy freshness that lights up the long finish. A cuvee of 30% gewurztraminer, 23.5% pinot gris, 18.7% riesling, 18% sylvaner, 6% pinot blanc and 3.8% muscat. Drink now.
    91 Points
    JamesSuckling.com

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    2022 Henschke Marble Angel Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
    Barossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $69. 99
    Bottle
    $839.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 10 Years (2025-2035)
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Rich and concentrated yet simultaneously refined.

    Totally opaque black dark red colour with a dark red hue. Alluring red to black currant and mulberry scents hail from the glass complimented by some tobacco, vanillin cedar, dried herb, subtle black olive, earth and bay leaf notes. Rich and concentrated yet simultaneously refined in nature, red to black currant, red liquorice and mulberry fruits unfurl across the mid weighted palate. Notions of tobacco, earth, vanillin cedar, black olive and spicy dried herbs extend across the back half. Fine grained tannins with a long finish that’s both savoury and spicy.
    Drink over the next 8-10 years.
    Alc. 14.5%

    Other Reviews….
    This year celebrates the 10th vintage of the Marble Angel, a single-vineyard cabernet sauvignon from Light Pass in the Barossa Valley. It's a graceful, fruit-pure release. All perfectly ripened blackberry, black cherry and blackcurrant fruits with an array of fine spice, crème de cassis, tobacco pouch, softly spoken cedar tones, cold tea, licorice and earth. There is a chocolatey edge to the tannins this year as they melt in the mouth, the cassis-rich fruit flowing nicely on the extended finish. Drink by 2038.
    95 Points
    Dave Brookes - James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

    A wine of brightness and purity with precise varietal definition. Perfumed notes of blackcurrant and blackberry mingle with a little cherry and dark chocolate. The palate is exquisitely structured and presented. Only 10% new French oak and the rest seasoned where it spent 20 months. Seamlessly integrated palate delivered with poise and effortless, graceful lines. One of the best. Drink 2025-2045.
    96 Points
    Ray Jordan – WinePilot.com

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    2024 Moppity Lock & Key Pinot Grigio
    Tumbarumba, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA
    $19. 99
    Bottle
    $239.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2025-2027)
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Dry, refreshing Pinot Grigio with a river stone like feel.

    Brilliant water like colour with a faint greenish tinge to the edges. Nosing reveals aromas of pear, lime and Granny Smith apple with some mineral notes also evident. Carrying a slatey river stone like feel, the palate features pear and green apple fruits over a lime and stony mineral back drop. Crisp acidity with a dry, refreshing finish.
    Drink over the next 1-2 years.
    Alc. 12.5%

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    2018 Tenuta Meraviglia Maestro di Cava Bolgheri Superiore
    Tuscany, ITALY
    $199. 99
    Bottle
    $2399.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: 4 - 5 Years (2029-2030)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Cork

    Rich black fruits framed by stern, muscular tannins and bright acidity with a dry, grippy finish.

    Dense black dark red colour with a dark red hue. Intense blackcurrant and liquorice scents flood the nostrils complimented by spicy vanillin cedar, earth, tobacco, dried herb and leather notes. Rich blackcurrant, black cherry and liquorice fruits are framed by firm tannins. Leather, earth, dried herb and spicy tobacco elements play out across the back half. Stern, muscular feel with bright acidity and a dry, grippy finish.
    Cellar 4-5 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

    Other Reviews….
    A red with lots of redcurrants, fresh lemon grass and hints of vanilla on the nose and palate. Medium-bodied with integrated, creamy tannins that are fresh and bright. Needs time to soften. Better after 2024, but already delicious.
    93 Points
    JamesSuckling.com

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    2025 RieslingFreak No. 4 Eden Valley Riesling
    Eden Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $24. 99
    Bottle
    $299.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2025-2033)
    ABV: 11.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Concentrated and powerful yet tightly wound with a long zingy finish.

    Since it’s establishment in 2009, winemaker John Hughes has in a very short period of time established RieslingFreak as one of the country's preeminent producers of the variety. Wine critic Mike Bennie describing it as ‘the definitive Riesling project in Australia.’ The 2025 vintage was one of meagre yields due to frost and lack of rainfall, however, the quality was remarkable delivering wines with terrific intensity of flavour and electric acidity.
    Brilliant water like colour with green tinged edges. Intense lime and citrus scents burst out of the glass followed by some green apple, orange rind, talc and chalky mineral notes. Concentrated and powerful yet tightly wound, the zippy palate is flooded with lime, citrus and orange rind fruits which are sculptured by crisp, steely acidity. Subtle green apple, chalky talc and flinty mineral elements linger through the long, tense and zingy finish.
    Drink over the next 6-8 years.
    Alc. 11.5%

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    2024 Frenchman’s Cap Pinot Noir
    Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
    $22. 99
    Bottle
    $275.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Fragrantly scented with a supple flow of rich fruit and a long moreish finish.

    Semi translucent red to dark red core with black shaded edges and a vibrant red hue. Fragrant violet, red cherry, strawberry and anise aromas are interwoven with forest floor, dried herb and spice notes. Rich dark cherry, strawberry and anise flavours flow supplely across the palate with notions of dried herbs, forest floor and spicy cedar the undercard. Polished tannins with a long moreish finish. Great everyday drinking Pinot.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

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    2020 Paracombe Tempranillo
    Adelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $22. 99
    Bottle
    $275.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2025-2029)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Rich, lush fruit framed by a robust tannin structure.

    Inky black heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Ripe black cherry, liquorice and black raspberry liqueur aromas fill the nostrils with some toasty oak and spicy dried herb notes also evident. Rich, concentrated and sturdily built, opulent black cherry, liquorice and black raspberry fruits are framed by a robust tannin structure which imparts a chewy feel. Scorched earth, subtle dried herb and spicy vanillin cedar elements extend across the back half. Amply powered it finishes long and lush yet mildly grippy.
    Drink over the next 3-4 years.
    Alc. 14%

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    • Biodynamic
    2023 Mader Pinot Blanc
    Alsace, FRANCE
    $36. 99
    Bottle
    $443.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2025-2028)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin

    A moreish Pinot Blanc that shows terrific intensity and textural volume.

    Made from a blend of 20% Pinot Blanc and 80 % Auxerrois (37 year old vines) whole bunch pressed with natural fermentation and 15% of the wine aged in barrel on fine lees for 8 months. Brilliant pale straw colour with glimpses of green around the edges and a watery hue. Elevated pear, lime and red apple scents are trailed by some fresh herb and wets tone notes. Delicious pear, red apple and lime fruits are layered across the palate with terrific intensity and textural volume. Subtle quince and stony mineral elements linger underneath. Energetic acidity lends freshness to the long moreish finish that shows a dash of spice.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 13%

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    2024 De Iuliis Semillon
    Hunter Valley, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA
    $19. 99
    Bottle
    $239.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2025-2033)
    ABV: 12%
    Closure: Stelvin

    A racy Semillon that shows both precision and intensity.

    Brilliant water like colour with highlights of green around the edges. Elevated lime zest aromas infused with fresh herbs are trailed by some green apple, flint and steely mineral notes. Racy lime, lemon and Granny Smith apple fruits are delivered with both precision and intensity. Crisp steely acidity with infusions of fresh herbs and steely mineral elements lingering across the tense back half. Long zippy finish.
    Drink over the next 6-8 years.
    Alc. 12%

    Other Reviews….
    Intense preserved lemon and grapefruit flavours entwined with a spirited core of acidity. Concentrated ripe lemon flavours dominate the mid-palate, while a gently spicy phenolic frame adds to the wine's bold character. The wine benefits from some air on opening.
    92 Points
    Toni Paterson – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

    Attractive fresh lemon juice aromas, bright and vibrant. Lovely fruit purity here, the palate likewise with precision and freshness, vitality, line and length. Classic Hunter semillon delicacy and finesse, allied with intensity. Drink: 2025 to 2036.
    93 Points
    Huon Hooke - The Real Review

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    2020 Wayward Child Pinot Noir
    Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $39. 99
    Bottle
    $479.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2025-2028)
    ABV: 13.1%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Rich, silky textured Pinot with a long moreish finish.

    Semi translucent red to dark red colour with black toned edges and a brick red tinged hue. Fragrant spiced cherry, rhubarb and strawberry aromas mix with brambly cedar, dried herb and forest floor notes. Rich and silky the palate features sweet cherry, rhubarb and strawberry fruits which meld into a dried herb, forest floor, brambly cedar and spice back drop. Boasting excellent power it has very polished tannins and a long moreish finish.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 13.1%

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    Loaded Barrel Cannonball Bob's Barrel Aged Spiced Rum (700ml)
    Melbourne, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $78. 99
    Bottle
    $947.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    Fermented using a sour mash technique and Australian molasses derived from local sugarcane, this rum begins with a rich, full-bodied base that sets the stage for a deeply expressive profile. Time in charred Serbian Oak barrels develops depth and complexity—oak-driven warmth mingling with subtle tannins and toasted undertones. The final infusion of native Australian spices and botanicals adds a distinctively local twist, offering aromatic intrigue and a sense of place in every sip.

    Notes from the producers... Expect notes of brown sugar and sticky caramel, with lush dark fruits weaving through hints of aromatic spice. Whether savoured neat or with your favourite mixer, this rum is a refined take on a classic that is dangerously easy to drink and hard to forget.

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    2023 Teusner The G Grenache
    Barossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $29. 99
    Bottle
    $359.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2025-2029)
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Rich, super juicy Grenache.

    Matured for 10 months in a mix of seasoned French oak hogsheads and puncheons. Dark red core with black shaded edges and a red hue. Elevated dark raspberry, red liquorice and ripe cherry scents make their way through the olfactory senses followed by some confectionary and vanillin spice notes. Rich and super juicy, the palate sports ripe dark raspberry, cherry and liquorice fruits over spicy earth and vanillin confectionary characters. Lush mouth feel with velvet smooth tannins finishing long, spicy and succulent.
    Drink over the next 3-4 years.
    Alc. 14.5%

    Other Reviews….
    Kym Teusner does good things with grenache, here sourced from the subregions of Ebenezer, Williamstown, Seppeltsfield and Tanunda. It's a bright, high-toned model. All flirty raspberry and red plum fruits, dotted with gingery spice, citrus blossom, cola, Red Ripperz, sarsaparilla, dried citrus rind and earth. Gentle powdery tannins, raspberry-strong fruit and a lot of drinking enjoyment to be had. Drink by 2032.
    92 Points
    Dave Brookes - James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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    2021 Casali del Barone Langhe Nebbiolo
    Piedmont, ITALY
    $34. 99
    Bottle
    $419.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2025-2030)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Cork

    Red fruited with lively acidity and stern tannins lending a grippy feel to the mid length finish.

    Deep dark red core with black toned edges and a red to brick red tinged hue. Earthy red raspberry and red liquorice aromas intermingle with dried herb, faint rose petal and spice notes. Red liquorice and cherry flavours meld in a backdrop highlighted by earth, dried herb and spicy tobacco elements. Lively acidity with stern tannins lending a grippy feel to the mid length finish.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

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    2022 Nicks Secret ROCKG Shiraz
    Frankland River, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA
    Reduced from $22.99
    $11. 99
    Bottle
    $143.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2025-2028)
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    From one of Western Australia’s most well known wineries and arguably the state’s premier producer of Shiraz and Riesling, this Shiraz is their entry level offering made with small additions of Touriga Nacional and Malbec to provide additional complexity and aromatic lift. At it’s normal price of $22.99 it offers great value – at it’s secret price of just $11.99 it’s a complete steal!

    Juicy, pepper laced and well fleshed with chewy tannins, this is a highly savoury Shiraz that’s a complete steal!

    Midnight black dark red core with a dark red black tinged hue. Black cherry, dark plum and liquorice aromas mix with scorched earth and peppered dried herb notes. Rich spicy dark plum, liquorice and black cherry fruits abound carrying with them a nicely fleshed feel across the mid weighted palate. Juicy mouth feel with chewy tannins and an underbelly of scorched earth, dried meats and peppered herbs. Highly savoury, it has a long pepper laced conclusion.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 14.5%

    Other Reviews….
    This is a good wine, and it’s good value. It’s a spicy, medium-weight style of shiraz, with a touch of positive reduction helping it along, with bell pepper and black pepper characters wedded to cherry-plum fruit. There’s also the merest whisper of musky vanilla, though oak is a low-impact player here. The tannin has a grainy, grunty aspect to it but then, it’s not overdone, and not dominant. There are no question marks here, everything is positive, though a slight warmth to the alcohol is the only thing you’d point to, if you were forced. It’s no real matter and besides, even at full price the value here is decidedly in the buyer’s favour. Drink 2025-2030.
    92 Points
    Campbell Mattinson – The Wine Front

    Dark purple hues with a ruby outer rim lead toa bouquet of ripeness and richness, aromas of dark berries and roasted plums, a dark raspberry almost jammy quality then smoky earth, a touch of boot polish wood smoke. Fleshy, fruity, varietal and dry on the palate. All the fruit scents turn into flavour on the palate set in a silky frame with fine polished tannins and medium+ acid line. A lovely example, balanced and well made with best drinking from day of purchase through 2030+.
    92 Points
    CamDouglasMS.com

    Monin Pasteque (Watermelon) Syrup (700ml)
    MALAYSIA
    $19. 99
    Bottle
    $239.88 Dozen

    Monin Watermelon Syrup delivers the refreshing, juicy taste of ripe watermelon in a convenient, versatile format. Perfect for adding a burst of summer flavour to cocktails, mocktails, lemonades, and desserts.

    Monin Litchi (Lychee) Syrup (700ml)
    MALAYSIA
    $19. 99
    Bottle
    $239.88 Dozen

    Monin Lychee Syrup captures the sweet, floral essence of ripe lychee fruit. Ideal for adding an exotic twist to cocktails, sodas, teas, and desserts.

    The Lark Distillery The Whisky Bar Series Single Malt Australian Whisky (500ml) - Cobbler
    Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
    $899. 00
    Bottle
    $10788.00 Dozen
    ABV: 48%

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

    Part of Lark Distillery’s Whisky Bar Series, this limited release celebrates one of Australia’s most influential whisky venues, Cobbler, located in Brisbane. Known for its encyclopaedic back bar and dedication to showcasing both local and global spirits, Cobbler has been a cornerstone of Brisbane’s whisky scene. The series is a tribute to the country’s top whisky bars, with each expression crafted in collaboration with a venue that has helped shape and support Australia’s vibrant whisky culture. This bottling captures the spirit of that partnership, an homage to the passion and expertise that defines both Lark and Cobbler. 48% Alc./Vol.

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    2022 She-Oak Hill Estate Heathcote Shiraz
    Heathcote, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $29. 99
    Bottle
    $359.88 Dozen
    Cellar: 6 - 8 Years (2031-2033)
    ABV: 14.8%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Established in 1975, this little known estate is one Heathcote’s oldest and along with Jasper Hill and Mt Ida was one of the pioneering vineyards of the region. Further plantings were made in 1996, the dry grown vines from both vineyards now well established with deep roots in the mineral rich Cambrian soil. Winemaking is undertaken by the talented Mark Hunter from Sanguine Estate and maturation takes place in French oak barriques for a period of 18 months.

    Dense, powerful Heathcote Shiraz with lashings of black fruit framed by muscular tannins.

    Opens with spectacular colour density featuring a super saturated pitch black heart along with an equally deep dark red black hue. Heady aromas of ripe blackberry, liquorice and dark chocolate fill the nostrils with spicy vanillin cedar, fennel and peppered earth notes also chiming in. Rich, concentrated and dense the full bodied palate is engulfed with succulent blackberry, liquorice and dark plum fruits which are framed by a muscular tannin structure. Relatively stern yet opulent in it’s feel, earth, spicy vanillin cedar, subtle dark chocolate and blackpepper elements lend further nuance. Deep and powerful it finishes long and juicy yet robust.
    Cellar 6-8 years.
    Alc. 14.8%

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    2024 Pierro L.T.C.
    Margaret River, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $32. 99
    Bottle
    $395.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2025-2027)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Bristling with freshness and wonderfully concentrated with ample textural volume counterpointed by crisp, mineral infused acidity.

    In 1979 Mike Peterkin produced Australia’s first Semillon Sauvignon Blanc. Working at Cullen’s at the time, the wine went on to win a trophy at the Perth Royal Show. He never claimed any originality for the idea, he simply borrowed it from the French. In 1980 he was so convinced of the blend’s potential in Margaret River he devoted a third of the Pierro plantings to the varieties.
    The 2024 L.T.C. is made up of 55% Sauvignon Blanc, 21% Semillon, 13.5% Chenin Blanc and 10.5% Chardonnay. Twenty five percent of the blend was fermented and matured in new and one & two year-old French oak barrels for a period of 2-3 months with the balance fermented and matured in stainless steel.
    Brilliant very pale straw colour with distinctive green tinted edges and a watery hue. Passionfruit and herbaceous gooseberry aromas leap out of the glass with notions of green apple, lime, delicate pencil shavings and spice notes also present. Bristling with freshness, wonderfully concentrated passionfruit, green apple and lime fruits are layered across the scrumptious palate. Ample textural volume is counterpointed by crisp, mineral infused acidity with subtle gooseberry, quince and spice elements the undercard. Long, vivacious finish.
    Drink over the next 1-2 years.
    Alc. 13%

    Other Reviews….
    This vintage is 55% Sauvignon Blanc, 21% Semillon, 13.5% Chenin Blanc and 10.5% Chardonnay. So a little touch of two Cs here. Not Les Trois Cuvées, rather Les Quatres Cuvées.
    Lime and grapefruit, a little cut grass, green tea, fennel and spice. It’s bright and has some lime and grapefruit tang, though it also has some macadamia nut richness to it and kiwi fruit juiciness. Texture is a little powdery, and it finishes with good length and sort of gin and tonic bite. A very good and interesting wine. As an aside, it looked better after being open for a day. It’s 93 or 94 points, though I’m leaning toward the latter. Drink 2025-2031+.
    94 Points
    Gary Walsh – The Wine Front

    Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve 107 Proof 15 Year Old Bourbon Whiskey (750ml) - 2016 Bottling
    Kentucky, UNITED STATES
    $3999. 00
    Bottle
    $47988.00 Dozen
    ABV: 53.5%

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

    Extra note: The bottle code is indistinct and contains an error. We have sent photos to Buffalo Trace, and they have confirmed that the code does not appear to be out of place. Stating that the dash at the start should be a "B" and the 4 at the end should be a letter. Apparently, errors during this process are common. They do not have any records dating back this far.

    Bottle code: -16 181 21:15 4 - Buffalo Trace 2016 - June 29th - 9.15pm - Bottling line 4.

    Increased demand worldwide for premium Bourbon has made the whiskeys of Van Winkle increasingly difficult to source. From time to time we receive very small allocations of this esteemed 107 proof 15 year old expression. It's the only one of the three in the PVW collection bottled at high proof. You get some of the sweetness associated with older Pappy, combined with a punchy, oily body and a good dose of spice. Aside from Jim Murray, the last time any major reviewer was able to sample this was back in 2012. Now it's either too expensive to open or unprocurable - or both.

    Other reviews.... A dream-like Bourbon coating the mouth so perfectly... usually I spit everything I taste. I accidently found myself swallowing a drop of this without thinking. A bourbon lover's bourbon. 96 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2020.

    Sometime recently, the source of this whiskey changed from the now defunct Stitzel-Weller distillery to Buffalo Trace. No matter. This whiskey is still the best of the Van Winkle line. It’s crisp, clean, vibrant, impeccably balanced, and nicely matured. Complex fruit (bramble, candied citrus), caramel, coconut custard, maple syrup, fresh spice (vanilla, warming cinnamon, nutmeg, a dusting of cocoa powder) on a bed of nougat. Outstanding! (Editor's Choice) 96 points - whiskyadvocate.com, reviewed by: John Hansell (Summer 2012)

    ...Hazy copper color. A rich, supple entry leads to a decandent, huge, full-bodied palate with intense caramel, toffee and peppery brown spice flavors. Finishes with an extreme long, complex, evolving fade of spice and wood notes. A seductive, exotic, and virtually flawless bourbon. 98 points (Superlative) International Review of Spirits Award: Platinum Medal - tastings.com

    Nose: Mature. Inside of an old wardrobe. Leather. Date, chocolate, coffee, black cherry, cigar. Good caramelisation and a tingle of sweet spices. Palate: As nose suggests, in the bigger camp. Rich and precise. Bitter chocolate into raisin. Great balance. Finish: Long powerful. Comment: An elegant old gentleman. Great balance. Highly recommended. - Dave Broom, -whiskymag.com

    Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve 23 Year Old Bourbon Whiskey (750ml) - 2008 bottling
    Kentucky, UNITED STATES
    $11999. 00
    Bottle
    $143988.00 Dozen
    ABV: 47.8%

    Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such may have some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product pictured. Complete with its black faux suede/felt pouch.

    Likely to be of a vintage that contains a portion of the Stitzel-Weller stocks, the dates certainly line up to have been distilled before the closure of the Shively, Louisville site in 1992. A rare opportunity indeed. The laser code on this bottle is: K3390808:35, indicating K - The bottling line, 339 - 339th day of the year, 08 - 2008, 08:35 - 8.35 am.

    Other reviews... The corn oils kiss and caress, the tannins barge and batter in a good cop / bad cop delivery... one of the holy grails of bourbon is to produce a consistently a 23-25 year old bourbon which is still sweet and not tannin dominated: no easy task. [this is] unquestionably drier... there are still sugars enough to give some fabulous moments on the palate. The tannins do though, still have the biggest say. But remember, this whiskey has matured for a very long time. 47.8% Alc./Vol. 95 points - Jim Murrays Whisky Bible 2020

    ...Nose: Deep, powerful and concentrated. This has moved into almost rancio territory: eucalypt/laurel, spice, burnt orange peel, apple, pear, biscuity wood. Palate: Soft and surprisingly delicate given the age. A charred note adds to the complexity. Gentle and elegant: cigar box, prune, molasses, soot. Finish: Long. In fact it’s very, very long and complex. Comment: A subtle sipper to be taken neat and definitely without ice! 90 points - David Broom, www.whiskymag.com

    2015 Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Bourbon Whiskey (700ml) - Batch B515
    Kentucky, UNITED STATES
    $3499. 00
    Bottle
    $41988.00 Dozen
    ABV: 69.9%

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

    Elijah Craig Barrel Proof – Batch B515 (2015) is one of the highest-proof releases in Heaven Hill’s bold and uncompromising Barrel Proof series, clocking in at a fiery 69.9% ABV (139.8 proof). Released as the second batch of 2015, this expression was among the earliest in the range to omit the 12-year age statement on the label — a significant shift that marked a new era for the series. Unlike Elijah Craig Small Batch, which is proofed down for consistency, each Barrel Proof batch is released uncut and non-chill-filtered, showcasing unique variations in strength and flavour.

    2015 Michter's Single Barrel 20 Year Old Cask Strength Bourbon Whiskey (700ml)
    Kentucky, UNITED STATES
    $19999. 00
    Bottle
    $239988.00 Dozen
    ABV: 57.1%

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

    Debuting in 2012 but not released every year, Michter's 20 year old is the second oldest age statement from the legendary distillery that has seen a meteoric rise in collectibility. Michter's state "While we regularly sample all our Michter's barrels to see how our whiskey is aging, we pay even extra special attention to our barrels once they are over 17 years old. At Michter's we consider 17 to 20 years the "Fork In The Road Point" when certain barrels of whiskey can achieve an extraordinary level of quality. It is these particular barrels that our Master Distiller Dan McKee personally selects for our very limited bottling of Michter's 20 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon."

    Although the exact provenance of these early Michter's releases remains undisclosed, bourbonculture.com comments, "2012 was a busy year for Michter’s. Work was in progress for both their Shively distillery, Fort Nelson location and the continual release of both highly aged whiskies from the barrels they sourced at Willett to the new whiskies that expanded their lineup.

    That’s why it was shocking to see a 20 year old bourbon being released. M20 would go on to be released every year (with the exception of 2017) in very limited amounts of bottles.

    2012’s bottling was labelled “Single Barrel” but was eventually changed to reflect it was a “small batch” in 2016 and beyond. It is widely speculated that the first single barrel of M20 contained Stitzel Weller inside. It may never be known how many more releases contained the holy grail of bourbon in it, but M20 continues to draw a large fan base each year."
    An interesting speculation that leads one to wonder what this 2015 release contains.

    The investment upside on these releases seems to have no limits at present. This is bottle 73 of 113 released from barrel L15I739, bottled at 57.1% Alc./Vol.

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    2021 Albino Rocca Barbaresco
    Piedmont, ITALY
    $99. 99
    Bottle
    $1199.88 Dozen
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Cork

    Other Review....
    The Albino Rocca 2021 Barbaresco is a big surprise. This wine is fresh and bright, showing enormous focus and purity on the bouquet. There is impressive complexity too with crushed limestone, blue flower and bright cassis. I have not tasted this wine in a while and wonder where they've been hiding this beauty. Fruit comes from Meruzzano, Cottà and the youngest vines in Ronchi. Production is 13,000 bottles. Drink 2025-2038.
    94 points
    Monica Larner - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

    The 2021 Barbaresco is stellar. Floral and savory overtones are beautifully defined in a lifted, chiseled Barbaresco that shows the Albino Rocca house style at its best. Vineyard sites are Meruzzano and Ronchi. A wine of delicacy and understatement, the 2021 is a delight. This is what Barbaresco is all about. Drink 2024-2031.
    92 points
    Antonio Galloni - Vinous

    Extremely enjoyable Barbaresco, with fresh strawberry and pomegranate fruit character, as well as fresh violets. Crisp, chewy palate with slightly chalky tannins, yet good on the finish due to the tension. Crunchy and ready to drink now.
    92 points
    James Suckling

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    2021 Albino Rocca Barbaresco Ronchi
    Piedmont, ITALY
    $150. 00
    Bottle
    $1800.00 Dozen
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Cork

    Other Reviews....
    The Albino Rocca 2021 Barbaresco Ronchi shows a dusty mineral quality that adds to the elegance of the bouquet. Beyond that, you get nicely ripened Nebbiolo fruit with wild cherry and redcurrant. It fleshes out over the palate with tart flavors and chalky tannins. Production is 9,000 bottles. Drink 2026-2040.
    94 points
    Monica Larner - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

    The 2021 Barbaresco Ronchi comes across as a bit youthfully austere relative to some of the other wines in the range. Chalk, mint, white pepper, scorched earth and strong mineral notes infuse the Ronchi with tremendous power to match its sinewy, driving personality. This vivid, sculpted Barbaresco is hugely promising. Drink 2026-2036.
    95 points
    Antonio Galloni - Vinous

    Red berries, orange peel, dried lavender and crushed stones on the nose. Medium-bodied, restrained and polished, with a dusty texture to its tannins. Dry and a little chalky at the end. Try from 2027.
    93 points
    James Suckling

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    2020 La Rioja Alta Vina Alberdi Reserva Rioja
    Rioja, SPAIN
    $59. 99
    Bottle
    $719.88 Dozen
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Cork

    Other Reviews....
    The younger wine here is the 2020 Viña Alberdi, a versatile version of the Haro reds. It was produced with Tempranillo fermented in stainless steel and matured in American oak barrels for two years (it's sold as Reserva in international markets and Crianza in Spain). It has 14% alcohol with a pH of 3.6 and five grams of acidity. It has a classical nose of ripe fruit, American oak and spices, the subtle notes of forest floor, still young. The palate is velvety and very balanced with polished tannins. Approachable but should also age. 650,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in June 2023. Drink 2024-2029.
    92 points
    Luis Gutiérrez - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

    A classical, typical Rioja Alta red with elegant notes of vanilla, coconut, smoked spices and strawberries. Refined and suave, with fine tannins and a long, creamy finish. Juicy and elegant. Really approachable now, but give it two more years to get more mushroom complexity.
    93 points
    Zekun Shuai - jamessuckling.com

    Classic reserva aromas of red berry fruit and generous, chocolatey oak lead to a soft and rounded palate with very well-managed tannins. It is approachable, elegant and ticks all the boxes for this style of wine at an affordable price. Drink 2025-2029.
    92 points
    Beth Willard - Decanter

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    2017 La Rioja Alta Vina Ardanza Reserva Rioja
    Rioja, SPAIN
    $99. 99
    Bottle
    $1199.88 Dozen
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Cork

    Other Reviews....
    2017 was not an easy harvest, but it produced some beautiful and classical wines, like the 2017 Viña Ardanza Reserva, which shows a little more advancement and polish and is ready to drink. It was produced with 80% Tempranillo and 20% Garnacha from their vineyard La Pedriza in Tudelilla. It fermented in stainless steel with indigenous yeasts and matured in American oak barrels, 36 months for the Tempranillo and 30 for the Garnacha (that was harvested 15 days later), with six rackings. It's ripe and aromatic, tertiary, with 14.5% alcohol and mellow acidity, a medium-bodied palate and sleek tannins. It has a pungent note of clove and pepper, some licorice and ink and the cherries in liqueur from the Garnacha. An updated classical Ardanza. 600,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in March 2021. Drink 2024-2034.
    94 points
    Luis Gutiérrez - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

    A more vibrant and fruitier expression of Ardanza this year with strawberries, mussels, warm spices and berries. Round and silky on the palate with lovely spices and a long, nicely saline finish. A nice touch of creaminess works really well here and further extends the finish. 80% tempranillo and 20% garnacha. Drink or hold.
    95 points
    Zekun Shuai - jamessuckling.com

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