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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Scrumptious and intensely flavoured.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Rich and super juicy with a lingering vanillin spice element.

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

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

    Fruity, entry level Pinot Grigio.

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

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    2024 Snake & Herring Bizarre Love Triangle Pinot Gris
    Great Southern, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $29. 99
    Bottle
    $359.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2025-2028)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin

    A tense, elegant Pinot Gris with brisk acidity.

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

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

    Racy and fruity with an off dry finish.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    An elegant red fruited Cabernet.

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

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

    Tense and focused with a long, zippy finish.

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

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

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

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

    A juicy quaffing Pinot.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Racy and mouth watering with superb intensity and drive.

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

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

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

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

    A fleshy textured, fruit driven Chardonnay.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Rooster Rojo 100% Agave Anejo Tequila (700ml)
    Jalisco, MEXICO
    $84. 99
    Bottle
    $1019.88 Dozen
    ABV: 38%

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

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

    Rich, concentrated and solidly built with lush black fruits.

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

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

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

    • 89
    Rooster Rojo 100% Agave Reposado Tequila (700ml)
    Jalisco, MEXICO
    $69. 99
    Bottle
    $839.88 Dozen
    ABV: 38%

    Other reviews... Though aged for a mere two months, this Tequila sports a vibrant golden hue, a rich, butterscotch aroma and a weighty, moderately sweet palate redolent with vanilla and coconut, exiting with peppery prickle.  89 points - wineenthusiast.com

    • 95
    Grand Marnier Triple Sec Liqueur (500ml)
    Cognac, FRANCE
    $59. 99
    Bottle
    $719.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    Made with oranges and Cognac, Grand Marnier is a liqueur immortal and one of the world's best known curacaos. Aged in the cellars of Chateau de Bourg in Cognac and blended with fruit from the French West Indies, the company's entry level bottling has become a bar standard, combining the tantalizing fragrance of Seville oranges with the warm, intoxicating rush of extra-aged cognac in a 49/51 blend. Offering superb purity and definition with notes of mixed peel, orange cake and vanilla and a concentrate of citrus peel and mandarin flavours, what's also admirable about this timeless liqueur is its expert balance; the lively spirit backbone and the finish that winds up fresh, mildly tart and vibrant with lingering honeyed-citrus flavours.

    If you want an even more indulgent experience, three super premium releases set the bar higher, introducing increasing proportions of (primarily) Grande Champagne Cognacs, sometimes boasting incredible age, adding further depth and complexity to an already remarkable liqueur. Whichever you choose, these expressions are best appreciated neat, on the rocks or in a snifter glass at room temperature. 40% Alc./Vol.

    Other reviews... The aroma is a sweet/sour, tangerine/Mandarin orange perfume that never stops enchanting. At the palate entry the orange zest’s acidity mingles gracefully with the Cognac’s alcohol, making for delicious drinking. Satiny finish. 90-95 - wineenthusiast.com

    Seasoned Casanovas also recommend Grand Marnier for a “Royal Romance”:

    In shaker; one-fourth each of Passionfruit juice and Grand Marnier, half gin, shake well and serve.
    Or try the popular B52:

    1/3 Grand Marnier
    1/3 Coffee liqueur
    1/3 Irish cream liqueur
    Pour delicately on a bar spoon the coffee liqueur, the Irish Cream then the GRAND MARNIER liqueur into a shooter glass. Serve without mixing.

    The Charleston
    1 shot of Cherry Brandy Liqueur (e.g. Cherry Heering)
    1 shot of Grand Marnier
    top up with lemonade and ice
    Method: Pour the cherry brandy and the orange liqueur into a highball. Stir well, then fill a highball glass with ice cubes and pour the cocktail directly over them . There is no need to use a strainer in this instance. Top up with the chilled lemonade to taste, then serve.

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    • 94
    • Biodynamic
    2023 Domaine Saint-Damien Gigondas Vieilles Vignes
    Gigondas, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
    $59. 99
    Bottle
    $719.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2025-2033)
    ABV: 15%
    Closure: Cork

    Outstanding power, energy and structure with a long, dynamically juicy finish.

    Domaine Saint-Damien is run by Joel and Amie Saurel whose family has been tending vineyards for four generations, dating back to 1821. Until relatively recently they sold all of their grapes to negociants. In 1998 they brought on consulting winemaker Philippe Cambie and haven’t looked back. Of the estates 42 acres of vineyards, 30 acres are in Gigondas with vines that have an average age of 50 years.
    A blend of 80% Grenache and 20% Syrah matured in large old foudres for a period of 12 months.
    Dense midnight black dark red core with a bright red to dark red hue. Wafting out of the glass are intense dark raspberry, liquorice and black plum scents which are complimented by some black cherry, violet, provincial herb, scorched earth and pepper notes. Rich, concentrated and succulent yet showing remarkable freshness, the palate is drenched in a tidal wave of dark raspberry, liquorice and black cherry fruits which are framed by muscular tannins and vibrant acidity. Infusions of Provencial herbs, earthy incense and pepper extend across the back half. Possessing outstanding power, energy and structure, it finishes long and dynamically juicy.
    Drink over the next 6-8 years.
    Alc. 15%

    Other Reviews……
    The 2023 Gigondas Vieilles Vignes offers fabulous notes of black cherries, licorice, roasted garrigue, and peppery Provençal nuances. These all carry to a medium to full-bodied Gigondas offering ample mid-palate depth, sweet tannins, and a great finish.
    94-96 Points
    JebDunnuck.com

    The Macallan Colour Collection 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)
    Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
    $599. 00
    Bottle
    $7188.00 Dozen
    ABV: 43%

    Launched in 2023, this is Macallan's celebration of the art of maturation, where the whisky's rich amber hue hints at the intricate dance between the spirit and the oak. Intended solely as a travel retail exclusive. 43% Alc./Vol.

    Other reviews... Ex-seasoned sherry oak, not sure if it was full-maturation or some 'enhancement', not sure that even matters (good mood mode activated here). Colour: dark gold. Nose: once again, it is rather 'old-school Macallan' while we're no longer too worried that the palate might be too light and too unbalanced by the wood since this baby has been bottled at 43% ABV. The difference is enormous between 40 and 43, we all know that. We find the usual dried and fresh figs, the apricots, some dried pears (slices), some high-end apple compote, various raisins, plum pudding, treacle toffee, kumquats and bergamots, some Demerara sugar, caramel and fudge… Nutshell: all is well. Mouth: there's much more happening in this one, the oak doesn't quite get in the way and the fruits in all their forms have plenty of room to express themselves. Kumquats, raisins, tangerines, figs, jujubes, apples, then honey, maple syrup and chocolate,  the latter becoming then a little bitter and drying, which comes from the oak I would suppose. No big deal, it's an excellent one. Also a little meatiness ala M**** (another 'M', a.k.a. the beast of Dufftown). Finish: still a little short and dry, but these peppered Seville oranges and these cloves do really work. Hints of honeysuckle. Comments: around 500-600€, apparently. No comments, except that to be honest, we would have preferred it to be a bit stronger, but it's still very good. 87 points - whiskyfun.com

    ...The nose opens with noble lacquered wood, lots of milk chocolate, carefully complemented by red berries and sour fruits. The signature sulfur content of The Macallan alcohols is felt. A little later, crusts of gray bread appear and the fruit palette is somewhat transformed: pineapples, dried bananas, peaches and orange peels become audible. The taste is similar to the nose in terms of wood, chocolate and sulfur, but there are more sherry tones here in the form of almonds, dried fruits, raisins, red grapes. Also present are floral honey and blood oranges. The finish is long, woody and chocolatey, with nuts and dried fruits. - whiskybase.com

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    The Macallan Colour Collection 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)
    Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
    Reduced from $350.00
    $299. 00
    Bottle
    $3588.00 Dozen
    ABV: 43%

    A celebration of The Macallan's natural colouring imparted by iconic sherry-seasoned casks, The Colour Collection 15 Year Old is a travel retail exclusive aged in sherry-seasoned casks. Crafted in collaboration with acclaimed designer, David Carson, the colours of the packaging emanate the deep amber hue of the whisky held within - a rich topaz that anticipates notes of toasted oak, orange and creamy vanilla. 43% Alc./Vol.

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    2024 Felton Road Bannockburn Pinot Noir
    Central Otago, NEW ZEALAND
    $89. 99
    Bottle
    $1079.88 Dozen
    ABV: 13.8%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Felton Road's vineyards are managed using organic and biodynamic viticulture, ensuring the highest quality fruit arrives at the winery. From there winemaking is intentionally hands off with gravity flow, wild yeasts, wild malo, and an avoidance of fining and filtration to help preserve the expression of its terroir. Felton Road farms four properties totalling 32 ha in the Bannockburn sub-region of Central Otago. The fruit for this wine is a blend of four vineyards; Cornish Point, Calvert, MacMuir and The Elms.

    The 2024 Bannockburn Pinot Noir reflects a dry, steady growing season with cool March nights preserving freshness and precision. Handpicked fruit was gently destemmed (with 20% whole clusters) and traditionally fermented before maturing 13 months in French oak (20% new). Expect a wine of depth and vibrancy, balancing purity of fruit with fine tannin structure and impressive length.
    Alc. 13.8%

    Other Reviews....
    Pure aromas of strawberries, orange peel, sandalwood and potpourri. It’s medium-bodied with firm yet fine tannins and a crisp and delicious finish. So attractive now, with just the right amount of tension at the end. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold. Screw cap.
    95 points
    JamesSuckling.com

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    2023 David Duband Morey-Saint-Denis Clos Sorbe Premier Cru - DAMAGED LABEL
    Burgundy, FRANCE
    Reduced from $350.00
    $299. 00
    Bottle
    $3588.00 Dozen
    ABV: 13.1%
    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 cool, airy and elegant nose present wafting aromas of the essence of red cherry nuanced by a broad range of pretty floral wisps. The succulent, seductive and detailed medium-bodied flavors possess a more refined mouthfeel while offering notably better complexity on the balanced and youthfully austere finale. This is lovely, understated and worth considering. Drink through 2031+.
    90-93 points
    Allen Meadows - Burghound

    Pretty ruby purple, with a lifted nose, I can hardly see the whole bunches though they are part of it. Medium depth here, flowing nicely if softly across the palate. Drink from 2029-2035.
    91-93 points
    Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy

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    2023 Shiraz By Farr
    Geelong, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $110. 00
    Bottle
    $1320.00 Dozen
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Diam Cork

    Planted in 1994, the original By Farr vineyard is the source of this Shiraz. Set on a north-facing slope with red volcanic soil over limestone and deep sandstone, it delivers fruit of concentration and poise. All grapes are hand-picked from VSP trellising, with a portion of whole bunches included to bring added spice and structure. In most vintages, 2–4% Viognier is co-fermented, depending on timing, adding aromatic lift and a subtle textural edge.

    The 2023 was naturally fermented, spending 19 days on skins before pressing. Maturation followed in French oak for 18 months, 20% new, before bottling under vacuum. This careful process highlights the distinctive character of the vineyard and the meticulous attention to detail that defines the By Farr estate.
    Alc. 14%

    Other Reviews....
    The wrap of savouriness around a core of sweet fruit, within a context of silk, is quite something. This is both a beautiful wine and a marvel. Red and black cherries, roasted meats, black pepper and graphite notes come gently infused with smoked cedar. There’s a high level of finesse to the tannin, and mouthwatering length. In every respect this is a top-flight release. Drink 2025-2033+.
    95 points
    Campbell Mattinson - The Wine Front

    This is sensational. It’s everything that amazing Shiraz tastes like. I say that from a non “big Aussie” Shiraz viewpoint. How a wine from the Moorabool Valley tastes like something from the Northern Rhone escapes me. Salty, peppery, black olives, floral notes and barrel spice. It has a coolness to it, accentuated by the acid that makes you finish one sip and immediately go for another one. It’s hard not to be gluttonous when a wine tastes this good. It is a breathtaking example of cool climate Shiraz and words cannot express the delight that it delivers. I’m so happy drinking this wine.
    Ben Knight

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    2024 Viognier By Farr
    Geelong, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $110. 00
    Bottle
    $1320.00 Dozen
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Diam Cork

    Fruit is sourced from the original 1994 house block (friable red soil over limestone and sandstone) and a younger planting on red ironstone. Viognier is notoriously demanding in the vineyard, prone to horizontal growth, sunburn, and requiring ample water, so in recent years the fruit has been picked earlier to preserve natural acidity and finesse.

    In the winery, grapes are foot-stomped and left on skins for several hours before pressing. Juice is transferred with all solids to barrel for natural fermentation, with gentle stirring in late autumn to initiate malolactic. The wine spends 11 months in barrel before racking, fining, filtration, and bottling.
    Alc. 13.5%

    Other Reviews....
    By Farr Viognier is routinely an outstanding example of the viognier grape. It is again with this 2024 release.
    This is a ripper. It’s characterful, it’s textural, it’s flavoursome and it’s beautifully persistent. Steel and mineral notes, cracked wheat, stonefruit, earth and roasted nuts. It’s one of those ‘one sip and you’re hooked’ wines. Exactly how it combines richness and finesse I’m not quite sure, but that it does. Drink 2025-2032.
    95 points
    Campbell Mattinson - The Wine Front

    The ‘24 Viognier is an ultimate expression of oxidative winemaking, surrounded by bright acidity and savoury qualities. The wine has weight but think structure and refinement with a velvet touch. Year in year out, the Viognier by Farr blows the stereotypes of the variety to pieces, with it’s beautiful balance of peach, green ginger spice, chalk, flint and saline finish. Fast becoming another cult Farr wine.
    Ben Knight

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    Archie Rose Fundamental Spirits True Cut Vodka (700ml)
    Sydney, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA
    $57. 99
    Bottle
    $695.88 Dozen
    ABV: 37%

    Part of Archie Rose's Fundamental Spirits range alongside Straight Dry Gin & Double Malt Whisky, this neutral vodka is cold-distilled from local wheat, reclaimed orange peel, local apple, native river mint, lemon myrtle and triple filtered water. It features subtle hints of wheat, apple skin and fresh orange zest. 37% Alc./Vol.

    Other reviews... "an affordable simple high quality vodka good for cocktails in a modern household." - Archie Rose customer review

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    Rhum J.M. Jardin Fruite Agricole Rum (700ml)
    MARTINIQUE
    $114. 99
    Bottle
    $1379.88 Dozen
    ABV: 42%

    The first in a series of three cocktail-focused special releases, aka, the "Atelier des Rhums" series. Each explores different flavour profiles achieved through various cask treatments and types. Made from sugarcane pressed within an hour of harvest, open tank fermented with French baker's yeast for 24 hours then aged for 2 years in lightly toasted French and American oak barrels; Jardin Fruité presents the antithesis of sugared-up modern rums, instead offering a fresh, elegant, medium-weight, dried fruit-forward style, with a hint of grassy cane reminding you that this is still agricole. It sips well on its own and makes an upgrade to any tropical punch or daiquiri variation, but the rum shines brightest in a spirit-forward stirred cocktail like an old-fashioned or Rum Manhattan, the balance of fruit and spice making for a robust and characterful drink. 42% Alc./Vol.

    Other reviews... Bright citrus and fruit aromas lead to a mellow palate with wood, ripe fruit, and grassy undertones. Well-balanced and particularly appreciated for its fruity freshness; a solid choice for those exploring young Agricole rums. - RumX

    1993 Glendronach Single Cask No.5820 Pedro Ximenez Sherry Puncheon 29 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)
    Highlands, SCOTLAND
    $1199. 00
    Bottle
    $14388.00 Dozen
    ABV: 52.4%

    Featuring thick, dark tones of dried figs, prunes, apricots and dates, PX puncheon #5820 had an outturn of 678 bottles at 52.4% Alc./Vol. Non-chill filtered.

    While Glendronach single cask whiskies haven't been explicitly discontinued, they have completely disappeared from the distillery's website. Currently the Australian market has only three lines allocated. It’s said that their rarity is due to limited output and growing demand. That situation is partly due to Glendronach's closure from 1996 to 2002 which impacted the availability of older stock. It would also explain the distillery’s recent re-focus on core range expressions that coincided with a packaging upgrade in 2024. Typically offering outturns of around 600 bottles per cask, the single barrel selections are famous for offering snapshots of a particular cask at a specific point in time, making each one unique. 

    1993 Glendronach Single Cask No.4194 Oloroso Sherry Puncheon 28 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)
    Highlands, SCOTLAND
    $1099. 00
    Bottle
    $13188.00 Dozen
    ABV: 52.8%

    Described as "Luxurious and full-bodied", single cask #4194 reveals itself in flavours of leather and tobacco, intertwined with vibrant citrus zest; dried blueberries, roasted walnuts and raisins adding a beautiful sweetness. 669 bottles were drawn from a single Oloroso puncheon at 52.8% Alc./Vol. Non-chill filtered.

    While Glendronach single cask whiskies haven't been explicitly discontinued, they have completely disappeared from the distillery's website. Currently the Australian market has only three lines allocated. It’s said that their rarity is due to limited output and growing demand. That situation is partly due to Glendronach's closure from 1996 to 2002 which impacted the availability of older stock. It would also explain the distillery’s recent re-focus on core range expressions that coincided with a packaging upgrade in 2024. Typically offering outturns of around 600 bottles per cask, the single barrel selections are famous for offering snapshots of a particular cask at a specific point in time, making each one unique. 

    Rhum J.M. Epices Creoles Agricole Rum (700ml)
    MARTINIQUE
    $124. 99
    Bottle
    $1499.88 Dozen
    ABV: 46%

    Debuting in 2024 and crafted by Master Blender, Karine Lassalle, Épices Créoles is aged for a minimum of 3 years in French and American oak barrels of varying sizes and char levels. The process of toasting the barrels results in a rum that's intensely spicy, but not spiced! 46% Alc./Vol.

    Other reviews... The nose is full of scintillating spice notes—particularly clove, allspice, and powdered ginger, with a bit of sweet nutmeg and other baking spices—and toasted oak. Tart, floral tropical fruit (mango, papyaya) comes in at the palate, mixed with herbal notes of sage and rosemary. Though it's decidedly fruity, the finish veers toward umami/earthy tones, with a balanced dryness, light to medium richness, and spark of spicy heat. 91 points - distiller.com

    "Really nice agricole. Pepper and spice with a good heat." - rumratings.com

    Notes from the producers... Nose: Delicate on the vanilla pod, honey and warm woody notes. After agitation, subtle notes of gingerbread with cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla and ginger appear. Powerful and harmonious, the nose suggests a mouth with a bold character.  Palate: The attack on the palate is powerful on spicy notes: cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg, pepper, almost hot pepper… spicy heat gradually gives way to toasted, roasted and almost smoky notes of oak wood. Finish: Captivating the smoky notes with a persistent spicy feel left on the upper lips.

    • Nicks Import
    1998 Signatory Vintage Glenlivet 25 Year Old Symington's Choice Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)
    Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
    $430. 00
    Bottle
    $5160.00 Dozen
    ABV: 53.1%

    No complaints about the price here for a 25er from Glenlivet. First-fill oloroso sherry butt #128819 had an outturn of 515 bottles at 53.1% Alc./Vol. Non-chill filtered.

    Other reviews... Wow, some spice cracker here. Besides sweet sherry and old oak, there's a fireworks of oriental spices. Initially quite hot, a splash of water helps to sort it out. Something unusual, which is refreshing. - whiskybase.com

    • Nicks Import
    1997 Signatory Vintage Macallan 25 Year Old Symington's Choice Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)
    Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
    $2999. 00
    Bottle
    $35988.00 Dozen
    ABV: 54.8%

    Signatory’s founder, Andrew Symington was working at the prestigious Prestonfield House Hotel when he bought his first cask of whisky: a 1968 Glenlivet. Today, his good taste has transpired as a series in itself, highlighting his favourite casks from the vast selection housed in the enormous warehouses at Edradour in Pitlochry. The first Symington’s Choice selections were released in 2023 with a focus on heavily sherried single casks aged between 20-35 years old. It's these whiskies that (mostly) make up the current shipment. Subsequent releases will be a little younger, generally 15-20 years old, though still predominantly from first fill sherry casks. Apart from the expected quality, there is a 'wow factor' to the prices that makes each and every one worthy of consideration.

    Obviously matured in a first-fill Oloroso sherry butt, you'd have to go back to the 1980s to discover Macallans as deep and dark as this. We have a small number of bottles from cask 12/3. Serge Valentin from whiskyfun tasted sister cask 12/4 and was impressed. Expections would be similar here. 649 bottles produced. 54.8% Alc./vol. Non chill filtered.

    Notes from a sister cask 12/4... The whisky is almost as dark as the label! Here is a brand new range from Signatory, very high-end, with some pretty extraordinary names like Laphroaig, Bowmore, and indeed, Macallan. The prices seem high, but I'm sure it's worth it and not just marketing hype. At least it's not another NAS with a fancy name and story, straight from ChatGPT or Wikipedia. Colour: coffee. Nose: a pretty wonderful dry sherry, full of Havana tobacco, prunes, dried dates, old walnuts, and hoisin sauce, with an extraordinary fermentary and even slightly acetic side (old balsamic vinegar). We're a bit in the territory of a very old Ténarèze, or of the best of the Macallan 'Gran Reserva' from back in the day. With water: it becomes rather more elegant, almost slightly austere, with a very "grand chocolate from a great house" side. I always find it amusing to hear my Swiss, Belgian, Italian, Spanish or French friends claim that they make the best chocolates in the world. What if it were the Scots, perhaps even Scots from Pitlochry? Mouth (neat): creamy, goes down easily! Well, almost, there's still a lot of thickness, a syrupy texture, liquorice and pipe tobacco, a bit of tar, lots of dried prunes, Corinth raisins, precious molasses (if it existed), then peppermint and very chocolatey toffee... With water: it peacocks and goes fractal, with lots of spices, dried fruits, organic matter, and various old liqueurs. Alright, let's finish it, we don't have all day... Finish: long as a day without bread and indeed, rather on very damp pumpernickel, chocolate, and competition fruitcake (we have the winner). Comments: a real hit, after Signatory's sublime range of '30th Anniversary Bottlings' of three or five years ago. Come on, let's store it in its bottle for twenty more years to try to reach 95/100, then we'll talk about it again. What's sure is that this is Macallan as in 'Macallan', that is to say In compliance with what is written on the label of the bottle that follows... 93 points - whiskyfun.com

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    2023 Joh Jos Prum Bernkasteler Badstube Riesling Spatlese
    Mosel, GERMANY
    $120. 00
    Bottle
    $1440.00 Dozen
    ABV: 8%
    Closure: Cork

    Other Reviews....
    The 2023 Bernkasteler Badstube Spätlese is deep, intense and quite open on the deep and floral as well as stony nose. Dense and savory on the palate, this is a sustainable yet also delicate and savory Spätlese with a salivating and grippy finish with refreshing lemon flavors. 8% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the domaine from AP 06 24 in January 2025. Drink 2025-2065.
    93 points
    Stephan Reinhardt - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

    The 2023 Riesling Bernkasteler Badstube Spätlese exudes a mossy green charm with lemon balm tinged in slight citric sweetness. The palate reveals this sweetness as Reine Claude plum compote, accompanied by lemon balm and wonderful brightness and lightness, with no baby fat at all. An utter charm bomb with serene sweetness and a delightful tinkle of lemon. Drink 2026-2056.
    94 points
    Anne Krebiehl MW - Vinous

    A very cool and elegant Mosel riesling spatlese with aromas of white flowers dripping after a summer storm. Brimming with sliced pear fruit but barely off-dry on the palate, this is so easy to enjoy, with its deep well of finesse. The interplay of racy acidity, wet-stone character and fruit in the finish is stunningly beautiful. Drink or hold.
    95 points
    Stuart Pigott - jamessuckling.com

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    2023 Joh Jos Prum Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Spatlese
    Mosel, GERMANY
    $145. 00
    Bottle
    $1740.00 Dozen
    ABV: 8%
    Closure: Cork

    Other Reviews....
    The 2023 Graacher Himmelreich Spätlese is very intense and open on the complex and saline nose that is reminiscent of crushed slate rocks as well as ripe and intense, dense citrus fruit intermingled with lemon aromas. Round and refined on the palate, this is a lively and savory Riesling with a firm, mineral structure and floral flavors on the complex and youthful finish. This is a Spätlese to be aged for at least 5+ years. 8% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the domaine from AP 07 24 in January 2025. Drink 2030-2070.
    95 points
    Stephan Reinhardt - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

    The 2023 Riesling Graacher Himmelreich Spätlese offers a yeasty aroma with a hint of flint and a slight touch of mint. The palate showcases pure Mirabelle and gentle sweetness, with exquisite delineation and a supple sweetness highlighted by an exquisitely pure lemon tone. Drink 2026-2060.
    95 points
    Anne Krebiehl MW - Vinous

    This great Spatlese from the Graacher Himmelreich has everything we hope for from this famous site: excellent concentration and delicacy on the barely medium-bodied palate, terrific slatey character and a broad spectrum of aromas that range from white flowers and peaches to blackcurrants. Super-stony and precise finish. All of this has a wonderful spring-like freshness that makes it irresistible. Drink or hold.
    96 points
    Stuart Pigott - jamessuckling.com

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    2023 Joh Jos Prum Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Spatlese Magnum (1500ml)
    Mosel, GERMANY
    $345. 00
    Bottle
    $4140.00 Dozen
    ABV: 8%
    Closure: Cork

    Other Reviews....
    The 2023 Graacher Himmelreich Spätlese is very intense and open on the complex and saline nose that is reminiscent of crushed slate rocks as well as ripe and intense, dense citrus fruit intermingled with lemon aromas. Round and refined on the palate, this is a lively and savory Riesling with a firm, mineral structure and floral flavors on the complex and youthful finish. This is a Spätlese to be aged for at least 5+ years. 8% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the domaine from AP 07 24 in January 2025. Drink 2030-2070.
    95 points
    Stephan Reinhardt - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

    The 2023 Riesling Graacher Himmelreich Spätlese offers a yeasty aroma with a hint of flint and a slight touch of mint. The palate showcases pure Mirabelle and gentle sweetness, with exquisite delineation and a supple sweetness highlighted by an exquisitely pure lemon tone. Drink 2026-2060.
    95 points
    Anne Krebiehl MW - Vinous

    This great Spatlese from the Graacher Himmelreich has everything we hope for from this famous site: excellent concentration and delicacy on the barely medium-bodied palate, terrific slatey character and a broad spectrum of aromas that range from white flowers and peaches to blackcurrants. Super-stony and precise finish. All of this has a wonderful spring-like freshness that makes it irresistible. Drink or hold.
    96 points
    Stuart Pigott - jamessuckling.com

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    2023 Joh Jos Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese
    Mosel, GERMANY
    $150. 00
    Bottle
    $1800.00 Dozen
    ABV: 8%
    Closure: Cork

    Other Reviews....
    The 2023 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Spätlese is concentrated and very intense on the fruit-driven, deep and spicy nose. The wine is very elegant and refined on the dense and seriously structured, salivating palate that is a promise for the future and endlessly salty in the present. 8% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the domaine from AP 08 24 in January 2025. Drink 2030-2070.
    95+ points
    Stephan Reinhardt - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

    The 2023 Riesling Wehlener Sonnenuhr Spätlese opens with a serene, stony, salty slaty breeze. The palate is exquisitely fine and very bright, luminous even, soaring upward as it reaches down into the slate, embodying the total elegance of the site. Slenderness and serenity are exemplary. Drink 2028-2060.
    96 points
    Anne Krebiehl MW - Vinous

    The sensuous curves of Art Nouveau design and joyful flourishes of rococo both give an idea of what Mosel riesling elegance means, but in a masterpiece like this it takes on a totally distinctive feeling unlike anything else on Planet Wine. The white peach fruit, white flower aromas and slatey minerality all tingle on your palate, then flicker on and on in a totally fascinating manner in the nearly endless finish. The touch of sweetness is already beautifully integrated, although the wine just began a decades-long life. Drink or hold.
    97 points
    Stuart Pigott - jamessuckling.com

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    2023 Joh Jos Prum Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese
    Mosel, GERMANY
    $165. 00
    Bottle
    $1980.00 Dozen
    ABV: 8%
    Closure: Cork

    Other Reviews....
    The 2023 Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Auslese is clear, deep, intense and fresh on the complex and still reductive nose. Rich and lush on the concentrated palate, this is a dense and savory, textured and rich Auslese with saline grip and good tension, but it's currently pretty closed and not really singing, even with a certain astringency (from a second bottle). 8% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the domaine from AP 10 24 in January 2025. Drink 2030-2070.
    94+? points
    Stephan Reinhardt - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

    This fabulous Auslese lays out a whole basket of exotic fruit before you. The almost supernatural freshness is no less exciting. Terrific tension between the two, the acidity giving this great brilliance on the extremely precise, medium-bodied palate. The finish almost perfectly balances the restrained richness and intense wet-stone minerality. Limited production. Still very youthful, but how can you resist the beauty? Drink or hold.
    96 points
    Stuart Pigott - jamessuckling.com

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