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    2019 The Old Faithful Shiraz
    McLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $64. 99
    Bottle
    $779.88 Dozen
    Minimum 6 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2024-2030)
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Diam Cork

    Review Summary: Rich, weighty and opulent with a chewy feel.

    The Detailed review: Matured in 500 litre French oak puncheons for 36 months. Impenetrable inky black heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Pronounced liquorice, blackberry and black cherry scents waft through the nostrils followed by some vanillin cedar and peppered earth notes. Rich opulent blackberry, liquorice and black cherry fruits carry plenty of weight with vanillin cedar, scorched earth and pepper elements the undercard. Ripe sturdy tannins impart a chewy feel through the long luscious finish.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 14.5%

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    2022 Franz Haas Sofi Rosso
    Dolomiti, ITALY
    $34. 99
    Bottle
    $419.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2024-2028)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Review Summary: Deeply fruited with dry chalky tannins and bright acidity leading into a slightly grippy finish.

    The Detailed review: A blend of Lagrein and Shiraz along with a small amount of Merlot. Pitch black heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Elevated ripe blackcurrant, dark cherry and liquorice aromas intermix with Mediterranean herb, inky earth and spice notes. Rich juicy blackcurrant and liquorice fruits have an inky back drop of earth, fresh herb infusions and spice. Dry chalky tannins and bright, youthful acidity with a slightly grippy yet deeply fruited finish.
    Drink over the next 3-4 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

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    2023 Xanadu Chardonnay - Last Stocks
    Margaret River, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA
    Reduced from $36.99
    $34. 99
    Bottle
    $419.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2024-2030)
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Review Summary: Elegant, focused and fresh with a frisky mid length finish.

    The Detailed review: Brilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. White peach and nectarine aromas mix with hints of cashew, dried honey, citrus and subtle flint. Very focused, fresh and elegant in it’s feel, nectarine, citrus and green apple fruits are featured over a faint biscuity oak and gun flint infused back drop. Frisky acidity with a refined mid length finish.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 12.5%

    Other Reviews…..
    It’s nervy, energising and still finding its groove. It pulses, with vibrant acidity taking the lead over everything, although there’s still lemon and grapefruit flavours, spicy oak and superfine gossamer-like nutty lees. In another year, this will be more compelling. Drink by 2033.
    94 Points
    Jane Faulkner – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

    The 2023 Chardonnay hails from a mild to cool (and dry) season in Margaret River, one that, by all accounts, will be a superb vintage for Chardonnay. On the nose here, the wine leads with lemon butter and white peach, nashi pear and green apple, with brine, cashew nuts and spring flowers. The acidity in the mouth is typically intense in young Xanadu Chardonnay—part of the legacy of the house style that eschews malolactic fermentation—and so it presents as I would expect it to, in a season already imbued with zesty natural acids. There is plenty of race and pace in this wine, but there is some creaminess, too. It will be better in a few years, I believe, although much of this cuvée will be purchased and consumed early. 12.5% alcohol, sealed under screw cap. Drink 2026-2035.
    92+ Points
    Erin Larkin – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

    The nose is very focused and mineral-driven, with aromas of lemon peel, gun smoke, white peaches and sea spray. The palate is medium-bodied with focused acidity and a generous texture, giving notes of grapefruit pith, salt brine and green papayas. A very minerally and steely structure that will soften nicely in the years to come. Drink or hold. Screw cap.
    93 Points
    JamesSuckling.com

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    2021 Mountadam Vineyards Patriarch High Eden Shiraz
    Eden Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $34. 99
    Bottle
    $419.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2024-2029)
    ABV: 15.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Review Summary: Rich, densely concentrated and powerful with a slightly chewy feel and long peppery finish.

    The Detailed review: Matured for 18 months in new and seasoned French oak barriques and puncheons. Dense pitch black heart with a dark red black tinged hue. Potent black cherry and liquorice aromas are interwoven with smoked dried meat, spicy vanillin cedar and peppered earth notes. Rich, densely concentrated and powerful, the full bodied palate is swamped with lush black cherry and liquorice fruits which are framed by a sturdy tannin structure. Scorched earth, black olive, dried meat, vanillin cedar and blackpepper characters lurk in the background. Slightly chewy in it’s feel, it concludes long, deeply fruited and peppery.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 15.5%

    2013 Velier Beenleigh Tropical Ageing 10 Year Old Cask Strength Australian Rum (700ml)
    Queensland, AUSTRALIA
    $199. 99
    Bottle
    $2399.88 Dozen
    ABV: 59%

    Alongside its official bottlings, Beenleigh has begun a collaboration with Europe's La Maison du Whisky and the acclaimed independent bottler, Velier. After two very interesting previous releases (the 2006 15 year old and the 2015 five year old), Beenleigh is following up with a 2013 Single Vintage. Made from molasses produced and processed in Queensland and fermented for 3 - 4 days, the rum was (unusually) 'reverse distilled': First in a single column and then re-distilled in a pot still, similar to those found in Guyana at Demerara Distillers Ltd. It was subsequently aged for a decade in ex-bourbon casks at the distillery in Eagleby, in Queensland's tropical climate, with an angel's share of >25%. This new reference is quite unique in putting Australian rum on the world map. Expect something powerful and spicy. Bottled in 2023, no sugar has been added. 59% Alc./Vol.

    Notes from the bottlers... Nose : Fresh and expressive. Russian leather, prune kernel, grapefruit, rosewater, and sumac. Palate : Vanilla, dried apricot, kaffir lime, orange zest, cardamom, and lavender. Finish : Long and assertive. Guava, camphor, pine resin, black cherry, dark chocolate, and almond.

    2019 Habitation Velier Long Pond 3 Year Old Cask Strength Jamaica Pure Single Rum (700ml)
    JAMAICA
    $280. 00
    Bottle
    $3360.00 Dozen
    ABV: 60%

    In 2016 Velier launched the Habitation Velier portfolio - the world’s only range of Pure Single Rums. These are rums from a single distillery, distilled exclusively in pot stills. Complex and typically more suitable to long ageing, Velier's selections are entirely matured in the tropics, ensuring a natural, though accelerated development of flavours at the expense of a higher angel's share (>22%).

    Always highly anticipated, Long Pond has become a Jamaican reference point for rum enthusiasts. This youthful edition was distilled from molasses in 2019 and aged for three years. It's worth noting that after closing from 2012 to 2017 for renovation, the Long Pond distillery was almost destroyed by a flash fire that sarted in the cane fields. It ravaged the fermentation room and fresh rum stocks (approximately 65,000 litres were destroyed). In that context, we're lucky to have received this rum at all. The flames spared its famous John Dore stills and no less legendary Blair column stills, prized for capturing the deeply mineral, empyreumatic and medicinal character for which this magnificent ester-rich marque is so well-known. 1200 bottles are on offer globally. No sugar has been added. 60% Alc./Vol.

    Other reviews... "I love it! A fine rum with balance and elegance on the palate and finish, but you have to be patient and disregard the first nose. It probably lacks age, but I definitely like Long Pond." - rum-x.com

    "Overall, a beautiful, wild Long Pond, which also makes a good figure in the Mai Tai." - rum-x.com

    Notes from the bottlers... Nose : Rich, heady. The incredible first nose is empyreumatic (apricot kernel, turpentine, diesel), exotic (persimmon, mango, guava), oxidative (balsamic vinegar, macerated fruit) and syrupy (hot cane sugar). Allowed to breathe, fragrances of vetiver, lavender honey, lime and jasmine give an idea of the breadth and complexity of the aroma palette. Palate : Taut, lively. On the attack, notes of petrol and very ripe mango appear alongside chocolatey and spicy (ylang ylang, clove, saffron) flavours. On the mid-palate, roasted pineapple and plantain banana juicily and smoothly enrich the flavour palette’s exotic register. The even fruitier end of the palate reveals notes of peach, pear, kaffir lime and coconut. Finish : Long, concentrated. The powdery finish (cocoa, rice pudding, grated ginger) is remarkably soft. The slender end of the finish gives its own take on the exotic register of the nose and palate. On the retro-nasal olfaction, a vanilla, spicy (cinnamon, ginger) and herbaceous (sugar cane) cane sugar spreads across the palate. The empty glass is in turn medicinal (elastoplast), camphoric and mellow (artichoke heart).

    2022 Domaine Latour-Giraud Meursault Cuvee Charles Maxime
    Burgundy, FRANCE
    $230. 00
    Bottle
    $2760.00 Dozen
    Closure: Cork

    Nestled in the heart of Meursault, Domaine Latour-Giraud is a family-run estate known for crafting wines that beautifully express the village’s rich terroirs. With a focus on Chardonnay, their whites strike a balance between depth and precision, often showcasing the generous texture Meursault is famous for while retaining freshness and minerality. Whether from village-level plots or prized premier crus, Latour-Giraud’s wines reflect both tradition and a thoughtful, modern approach to winemaking.

    Other Reviews....
    Here too whiffs of petrol and phenolic character add breadth to the aromas of essence of pear, orange peel and acacia blossom. The dense, sappy and beautifully textured medium weight flavors possess excellent depth and persistence on the balanced finale. This offers excellent quality for its level and is warmly recommended. Drink through 2029+.
    90 points
    Allen Meadows - Burghound

    Mid lemon yellow. The bouquet has a little softer orchard fruit compared to the Bourgogne, and is very true to its Meursault roots. The white fruit continues on the palate and is now joined by a saline note, while the ripe apples give an immediate appeal. There are little waves of flavour towards the back of the palate. Once again the aftertaste is fine, precise and thoroughly promising. Drink from 2027-2032.
    90-92 points
    Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy

    2022 Domaine Latour-Giraud Meursault Les Narvaux
    Burgundy, FRANCE
    $255. 00
    Bottle
    $3060.00 Dozen
    Closure: Cork

    Nestled in the heart of Meursault, Domaine Latour-Giraud is a family-run estate known for crafting wines that beautifully express the village’s rich terroirs. With a focus on Chardonnay, their whites strike a balance between depth and precision, often showcasing the generous texture Meursault is famous for while retaining freshness and minerality. Whether from village-level plots or prized premier crus, Latour-Giraud’s wines reflect both tradition and a thoughtful, modern approach to winemaking.

    Other Reviews....
    Here a more elegant nose resembles that of the Charles Maxim save for a broader range of floral elements. The palate impression of the medium-bodied flavors is finer and more mineral-driven if not quite as concentrated, all wrapped in a youthfully austere, firm, balanced and bitter zest-inflected finish. One to look for. Drink through 2030+.
    90 points
    Allen Meadows - Burghound

    Fine pale yellow. The bouquet bursts out of the glass, but with a sense of tension quite different from Charles Maxime. Partly floral, partly fresh greengage, but with some riper tendrils curling round the edges. There is a backbone to this wine, and a sense of precision, which is deeply impressive. Then comes the flesh you would expect from this relatively sunny summer. This wine makes quite a statement. Good natural acidity is part of the equation. Complex and complete agrees Jean-Pierre. 55 year old vines which never over-produce. Drink from 2028-2035.
    92-94 points
    Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy

    2022 Domaine Latour-Giraud Meursault-Charmes Premier Cru
    Burgundy, FRANCE
    $370. 00
    Bottle
    $4440.00 Dozen
    Closure: Cork

    Nestled in the heart of Meursault, Domaine Latour-Giraud is a family-run estate known for crafting wines that beautifully express the village’s rich terroirs. With a focus on Chardonnay, their whites strike a balance between depth and precision, often showcasing the generous texture Meursault is famous for while retaining freshness and minerality. Whether from village-level plots or prized premier crus, Latour-Giraud’s wines reflect both tradition and a thoughtful, modern approach to winemaking.

    Other Reviews....
    Like the Bouchères, this is also relatively firmly reduced. On the palate though there is both excellent freshness and verve suffusing the finer and sleeker middleweight flavors that exude evident minerality on the impressively complex, long and impeccably well-balanced finale. This is excellent and a wine that should easily repay a decade plus of keeping. Highly recommended particularly for those who enjoy cellaring their whites. Drink through 2032+.
    93 points
    Allen Meadows - Burghound

    Medium to full lemon yellow. The nose has the sensuous richness which characterises Charmes, and the oak seems more prominent. No more new oak has been used for the Charmes but a particular barrel may have given this buttery edge. Jean-Pierre plans to fine this a little more to bring it more into line with the others. The core wine on the palate has the distinction of the other Meursaults, though the buttery note resurfaces at the finish. I have lowered the score based on today’s tasting but have confidence that the final wine will merit more. In fact, the finish encourages me to go up again. Nine barrels, two new, one an experiment, one traditional in its toasting. Drink from 2029-2036.
    91-94 points
    Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy

    2022 Domaine Latour-Giraud Pommard Cuvee Carmen
    Burgundy, FRANCE
    $180. 00
    Bottle
    $2160.00 Dozen
    Closure: Cork

    Nestled in the heart of Meursault, Domaine Latour-Giraud is a family-run estate known for crafting wines that beautifully express the village’s rich terroirs. With a focus on Chardonnay, their whites strike a balance between depth and precision, often showcasing the generous texture Meursault is famous for while retaining freshness and minerality. Whether from village-level plots or prized premier crus, Latour-Giraud’s wines reflect both tradition and a thoughtful, modern approach to winemaking.

    Other Reviews....
    Ripe and pretty aromas include those of mostly red berries and earth nuances. There is both good vibrancy and detail to the attractively textured middleweight flavors that exude a subtle minerality on the mildly austere and impeccably well-balanced finale. This is firm enough to repay up to a decade of cellaring, which is just as well as it could use better overall depth. Worth considering, especially since this is a bit finer than usual. Drink through 2029+.
    89 points
    Allen Meadows - Burghound

    Mid crimson colour. The bouquet takes a little coaxing but has a clear density of dark fruit. There is a nutty note with cherry kernels as well, this is quite austere but a sound Pommard which continues well across the palate. Drink from 2026-2030.
    88-90 points
    Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy

    Four Pillars Bloody Bandwagon Non Alcoholic Gin (700ml)
    Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $42. 99
    Bottle
    $515.88 Dozen

    We all want or need some time off the drink every now and again. But time off the drink shouldn’t mean time off decent drinks altogether. Hence, Four Pillars have been quietly working away to bring the botanical flavours of their most popular and iconic gins to life…but in an alcohol-free spirit. This was no simple feat. In fact, it’s probably the single biggest challenge they’ve faced since they started making gin in 2013. Because this isn’t gin. Gin has to have alcohol in it. To make Bloody Bandwagon, they actually do use Shiraz grapes. But because they haven’t been fermented there’s no alcohol. So you’re getting that same Shiraz flavour and colour without the alcohol. Win, win. Use Bloody Bandwagon as you would your ‘regular’ Four Pillars Gin but maybe a bit more liberally, so you can allow the flavour of the non-alcoholic spirit to shine through.

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    Glendronach 18 Year Old 100% Sherry Matured Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - New Packaging
    Highlands, SCOTLAND
    Reduced from $299.99
    $280. 00
    Bottle
    $3360.00 Dozen
    ABV: 46%

    "Allardice" has been dropped from the title of this snappy new presentation, however it would appear nothing else has changed. All matured in oloroso sherry casks (according to the website), Glendronach 18 is what many whisky connoisseurs would describe as a sherry bomb: Rich, dark and seductive with feature notes of Christmas cake, rum and allspice married together with aged oloroso, toasted walnut bread and chocolate orange. Put it on your short list of whiskies to try before you die. 46% Alc./Vol.

    Other reviews... New look! Matured in Oloroso. They mention ‘Spanish oak casks’ on the label, but I’ve always thought that term could be a tad misleading (not just with Glendronach, mind). What exactly is ‘Spanish’ here, the oak, the casks, or both? That said, we were quite fond of the previous 18-year-old ‘Allardice’ (around 86 points), though it didn’t exactly have us swinging from the rafters – we used to prefer the 15-year-old. Colour: amber. Nose: there’s that Mars bar and millionaire’s shortbread note, followed by a hint of tar and damp earth. It’s got that dunnage warehouse feel, which I rather like. Then, as expected, the walnut wine shows up, with a touch of mustard and clove, before we nose into an old tin of black tea. Nothing to complain about. Mouth: perhaps a touch less precise, opening on peppered chocolate and espresso, moving into Catalan rancio, old walnuts, brown tobacco, and finally, oranges. The texture is a bit lighter than I anticipated, but it all works beautifully. Finish: medium length, with black tea, walnuts, and chocolate with a coffee edge. Comments: I’m not sure if it’s full-on Oloroso maturation or a three-year rerack or so, but I think it’s very well done. For my money, there’s absolutely no reason to think it’s any less good than the Allardice – and hey, I rather prefer the new look. 87 points - whiskyfun.com

    [2024 tasting] Densely sherried, the nose is rich and laced with oxidized aromas evoking nutty, winey Pedro Ximenez sherry over oloroso. That’s but an illusion, of course, as this is aged fully in oloroso casks. The impact is impressive all the same: Bold, brooding, and rich, the nose evokes oily leather and furniture polish alongside spicier, racier notes of cinnamon red hots and some cayenne — surprising given its generally tame 46% abv. A not-insignificant level of sea spray salinity is clearly detectable, the Highlands at work. The palate quickly pours on sweeter elements: Molasses, brown butter, warm Coca-Cola, plenty of spice notes. Rich and enveloping on the tongue, the whisky evokes austerity and intrigue: Turkish rug shops, old London barrooms, Asian spice markets. Increasingly nutty as the palate moves toward the finish, the well-sherried experience approaches Madeira at times with its intensely wine-laden quality. Dark chocolate and caramel sweeten up the lengthy, enveloping finish, a healthy baking spice quality — more ginger-driven here — clinging to the back end alongside a sweetening raspberry element. Outstanding stuff. - drinkhacker.com

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    2024 Lawson's Dry Hills Gewurztraminer
    Marlborough, NEW ZEALAND
    $19. 99
    Bottle
    $239.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2025-2027)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Stelvin

    This luscious, intensely flavoured Gewurztraminer was sourced predominately from Lawson’s Home Block vineyard which was planted in 1981. The 2024 vintage was low yielding, and the dry season meant the grapes ripened perfectly, packed with flavour.

    Luscious and exotic, this is a superb example of Gewurztraminer.

    Brilliant water like core with distinct highlights of green skirting the edges. Incredibly potent nose with exotic scents of lychee, rosewater, musk and Turkish delight captivating the olfactory senses. Some pear and subtle ginger spice notes also chime in. Engulfing the mouth are luscious lychee, Turkish delight and rosewater flavours with notions of musk and ginger spice the undercard. Excellent concentration and power with a long off dry finish that’s balanced by fresh acidity.
    Drink over the next 1-2 years.
    Alc. 14%

    1996 The Macallan 18 Year Old Sherry Matured Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml)
    Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
    $3999. 00
    Bottle
    $47988.00 Dozen
    ABV: 43%

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

    Other reviews...
    It’s the latest batch of the well-known and now very expensive 18yo ‘sherry’. It’s actually not pure 1996, as it says ‘1996 and earlier years.’ I had found last year’s 1995 very excellent (WF 89.) Colour: amber. Nose: feels like home. It’s probably not as deep and complex as the pre-1980 vintages, and certainly more focused on fruitcake and toffee, but indeed it’s a lovely nose. Glazed chestnuts, honey sauce, touches of fennel or dill, dried porcinis, cigars, toasted brioche and, yeah, sultanas. Really a perfect nose, and the 43% vol. make it pleasantly approachable, in both senses of the word. Mouth: it’s a little narrow, perhaps, less majestic and ample than the old ones for sure, and maybe a little too toffee-ed and malty (Ovaltine-malty.) Raisin-filled chocolate, praline, butterscotch. The mouth feel is perfect, though. Finish: good length, spicy and toffee-ish. Peppered fudge. Comments: very, very good, of course, I’m just missing a little more complexity on the palate. But as they say, ‘it does what it says on the tin.’  87 points - whiskyfun.com

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    2024 Gipsie Jack Sauvignon Blanc
    Langhorne Creek, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $17. 99
    Bottle
    $215.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2024-2025)
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Brilliant water like colour with a faint tinge of green around the outskirts. Herbaceous gooseberry and citrus aromas have a grassy asparagus overlay with some minerality also evident. Crunchy textured, racy herbaceous gooseberry and passionfruit flavours combine over a grassy asparagus and flinty mineral back drop. Crisp acidity with a long scrumptious finish.
    Drink over the next year.
    Alc. 12.5%

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    2023 Millebuis Bourgogne Aligote Sable
    Burgundy, FRANCE
    $39. 99
    Bottle
    $479.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2024-2026)
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Synthetic Cork

    Brilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Aromas of pear and green apple mix with lime, fresh herb and wet slate notes. Nicely rounded in the mouth flavours of pear and lime are featured over a back drop of subtle quince and cinnamon spice. Finishes dry with brisk underlying acidity and a shapely river stone like conclusion.
    Drink over the next 1-2 years.
    Alc. 12.5%

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    2022 Redman Coonawarra Shiraz
    Coonawarra, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $24. 99
    Bottle
    $299.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2024-2030)
    ABV: 14.3%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Dense inky black colour with a vibrant dark red hue. Elevated dark plum and liquorice aromas are intermeshed with toasty vanillin oak, subtle earth and peppered dried herb notes. Medium bodied the palate features juicy red plum and red liquorice fruits over a vanillin cedar, dusty earth and pepper back drop. Youthfully fresh in its feel it has fine grained tannins. The medium length conclusion a touch inky.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 14.3%

    Other Reviews…..
    This immediately enticing 2022 Shiraz offers up a delicious mix of sweet and savoury with choc blackberry aromas lifted by strong scents of toasted cloves and wood smoke. Vibrant yet measured, with excellent overall purity and a solid base of tannins. Slightly closed with a long, tight finish now but has the integrity and balance to build nicely. Drink 2030-2042.
    94 Points
    Angas Hughson – WinePilot.com

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    2023 Soul Growers Provident Shiraz
    Barossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $24. 99
    Bottle
    $299.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2024-2030)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Pitch black heart with a dark red black tinged hue. Dark plum, liquorice and dark cherry aromas emerge followed by some vanillin cedar and peppered earth notes. Rich juicy dark plum and liquorice fruits meld into a vanillin cedar, scorched earth and pepper back drop. Showing good concentration and plenty of flesh it has velvety tannins and concludes medium to long.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 14%

    Other Reviews…..
    Deep magenta/crimson with notes of bright red and dark plum fruits along with hints of dark cherry and boysenberry, baking spices, milk chocolate, fruitcake, crushed rocks, violets and panforte. Bright, lifted fruit on the palate with a fine, sandy tannin architecture, bright acidity and just a touch of raspberry lift on the fade out. Drink by 2034.
    92 Points
    Dave Brookes – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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    2019 Tout Roupit
    Cotes de Blayes, Bordeaux, FRANCE
    $32. 99
    Bottle
    $395.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2024-2028)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Diam Cork

    A blend of 85% Merlot and 15% Petit Verdot aged in older barrels for 12 months. Midnight black in colour with a dark red black tinged hue. Elevated blackcurrant aromas mix with liquorice, dusty scorched earth, tobacco and spicy cedar notes. Rich red to blackcurrant and mulberry fruits meld into a back drop of earth, tobacco and spicy cedar. Sturdy fine grained tannins with an elegant mid length finish of red fruit and earthy tobacco characters.
    Drink over the next 3-4 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

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    2022 Famille Vincent Bourgogne Chardonnay
    Burgundy, FRANCE
    $44. 99
    Bottle
    $539.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2024-2028)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Vinified in stainless steel tanks (70%) and oak barrels (30%) for a period of 6 months.
    Brilliant pale straw core with straw tinged edges and a watery hue. Engulfing the nostrils are aromas of ripe peach, apricot and honeyed apple followed by hints of crème brulee, nougat and spice. Round and fleshy in the mouth pear, apple, peach and apricot fruits are featured over some honeysuckle and spice. Nicely integrated acidity with a mid length finish.
    Drink over the next 3-4 years.
    Alc. 13%

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    2023 DCB Wine Pinot Noir - Last Stocks
    Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $26. 99
    Bottle
    $323.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2024-2029)
    ABV: 13.4%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Semi translucent red colour with a light crimson red hue. Wonderfully fragrant, the nose offers up alluring scents of violet, red to dark cherry, strawberry and subtle anise. Also evident are fresh herb, delicate forest floor and spicy cedar notes. Light on its feet, the energetic and playful palate features delicious red cherry and winter strawberry fruits over a back drop of fresh herbs, forest floor and spicy cedar. Lively acidity and polished tannins with a medium to long conclusion that’s highlighted by fresh red fruits.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 13.4%

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    2023 Pizzini Sangiovese Shiraz
    King Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $19. 99
    Bottle
    $239.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2024-2027)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Dark red core with black tinged edges and a bright red hue. Nosing reveals red cherry and red currant aromas which are trailed by hints of red liquorice, fresh herbs, light earth and spice. Juicy cherry and red currant fruits are featured across the mid weighted palate with infusions of fresh herbs, delicate earth and spice also evident. Fine grained tannins with a savoury mid length finish that has some spice to it.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 13%

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    2022 Redman Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon
    Coonawarra, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $32. 99
    Bottle
    $395.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: 6 - 8 Years (2030-2032)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Dense inky black heart with a very deep dark red black hue. Freshly crushed blackcurrant and liquorice aromas elevate their way through the nostrils combining with some mulberry, inky earth, vanillin cedar and mint notes along the way. Still very youthful and inky in its feel the palate is decorated with freshly crushed blackcurrant and liquorice fruits which overlay an earthy back drop of vanillin cedar and infusions of bay leaf. Bright, almost crunchy like acidity in conjunction with muscular tannins lead into a tense, inky finish.
    Cellar 6-8 years.
    Alc. 14%

    Other Reviews…..
    This 2022 Cabernet is bold for Coonawarra but still holds its shape admirably. Powerful slaty blackcurrant aromas are lifted by touches of oregano and bay leaf with sweet blackberry in support. Dry, sturdy and strong with a dense core of drying tannins accented by juicy acidity. Generous ripeness but all kept in check nicely with cherry liqueur accents to finish. Drink 2030-2040.
    94 Points
    Angus Hughson – WinePilot.com

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    2022 Atze Decadent Cabernet
    Barossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $22. 99
    Bottle
    $275.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2024-2029)
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Sourced from a single vineyard planted in 1998 located in the Ebenzer sub region with maturation taking place in 3rd to 4th fill French oak barriques.
    Dense inky black colour with a very deep dark red black hue. The nose is filled with ripe blackcurrant, liquorice, vanillin cedar, tobacco, earth and spicy bay leaf aromas. Medium to full bodied, rich fleshy textured blackcurrant and mulberry fruits are intermeshed with vanillin cedar, tobacco, earth and bay leaf accents. Fine grained yet sturdy tannin structure. Long amply fruited finish.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 14.5%

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    2019 Castagna La Chiave
    Beechworth, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $89. 99
    Bottle
    $1079.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2024-2029)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Diam Cork

    Dark red in colour with a brick red tinged hue. Fragrant red to dark cherry and red currant aromas gently infused with rose petals ascend from the glass with ample intensity. Lending further complexity are ensuing notes of dried herb, earth, tobacco and faint spicy leather. Showing a beautiful supple flow across the mid weighted palate are red to dark cherry and red currant fruits followed by some subtle red liquorice, dried herb, earthy tobacco, delicate leather and spice elements. Fine, slightly chalky tannins lend a touch of rusticity to the long savoury finish.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

    Other Reviews…..
    In Italian, chiave = feminine. That's your first hint about this little beauty of a sangiovese. In music, chiave is the key that forms the tonal basis of a piece of music. That's your second hint. Undeniably gentle and expressive, with a tannin pulse that won't stop, La Chiave takes sangiovese to the next level. Cherry, dried cranberry, licorice, tilled soil, briar, dried herbs and an enduring marzipan savouriness tied neatly – and taut – in complex tannins. Drink by 2033.
    95 Points
    Jeni Port – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

    From certified biodynamic fruit, eked from sub-alpine reaches of meager granite. The wines here are serious, make no mistake. While the Genesis is the flagship, this straight sangiovese is growing in trajectory, nudging the totem of top quality. Scents of clove, alpine herb, wild fennel and mint, effortlessly welded to a pin bone of tannin and brushwood freshness, sashaying the fray long. A delicious, mid-weighted and immensely savory wine. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drinkable now, but best from 2025.
    95 points
    JamesSuckling.com

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    2023 Yalumba Samuel’s Collection Bush Vine Grenache
    Barossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $22. 99
    Bottle
    $275.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2024-2028)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Semi translucent dark red core with black toned edges and a light red hue. Fragrant dark raspberry, plum and red liquorice aromas evolve out of the glass followed by some fresh herb and subtle peppered earth notes. Juicy red to dark raspberry, cherry and liquorice fruits flood the mouth with subtle notions of dried herbs and vanillin spice evident below. Silky tannins with a long succulent conclusion.
    Drink over the next 3-4 years.
    Alc. 14%

    Other Reviews……
    Mid-ruby with aromas of wild strawberry, raspberry and redcurrant fruits cut with gingery spice, pressed purple flowers, dried orange rind, exotic spice and earth. Plenty of space and spicy detail on the palate with billowing, powdery tannins and a sprightly mineral line. Super value here. Drink by 2032.
    92 Points
    Dave Brookes – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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    2022 Maxwell Silver Hammer Shiraz
    McLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $19. 99
    Bottle
    $239.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2024-2029)
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Impenetrable inky black heart with a deep dark red black hue. Ripe blackberry and liquorice top notes fill the nostrils followed by some black cherry, vanillin cedar and spice notes. Rich and plump the full bodied palate is awash with succulent dark plum, blackberry and liquorice fruits. Opulently textured notions of vanillin cedar and peppered fennel characters are also found to be present. Ripe, velvety tannins with a lush medium to long conclusion.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 14.5%

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    Redbank Elevage Prosecco
    King Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $22. 99
    Bottle
    $275.88 Dozen
    ABV: 12%
    Closure: Diam Cork

    Pours with a fluffy mousse which fades to reveal a pale straw coloured base that has a fine and persistent bead flowing through it. Lifted pear and red apple scents fill the nostrils followed by some quince and sherbet like notes. Refreshing pear and green apple fruits are dispersed across the palate with some citrus and quince elements also evident. Crisp acidity with a dry mouth watering finish.
    Alc. 12%

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    2022 Chateau Malherbe Pointe du Diable Rose
    Provence, FRANCE
    $79. 99
    Bottle
    $959.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2024-2025)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Made from biodynamically grown Grenache and Semillon grapes. Brilliant pale salmon tinged colour. Pronounced peach, raspberry and strawberry aromas jump out of the glass followed by hints of blood orange and wet stone. Delicious peach, raspberry and blood orange fruits are delivered with excellent intensity and possess a supple feel. Stony mineral back drop with a long voluminous finish.
    Drink over the next year.
    Alc. 13.5%

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    D’ Soumah Blanc de Blanc Sparkling
    Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $29. 99
    Bottle
    $359.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    ABV: 11%
    Closure: Diam Cork

    A buoyant lacy white mousse shows good hold over a very pale straw coloured base that has a fine bead coursing through it. Elevated pear and Jonathan apple aromas flow out of the glass trailed by some peach and subtle lees notes. Light and vivid the palate features pear, citrus and red apple fruits which are framed by crisp acidity which lends a sculptured feel. Some delicate chalky lees characters are also apparent. Finishes very dry and refreshingly lean.
    Alc. 11%

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    2022 Atze’s Corner Bachelor Shiraz
    Barossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $29. 99
    Bottle
    $359.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2024-2030)
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Atze's Corner is owned by sixth generation Barossa Valley vigneron, Andrew Kalleske. At the heart of the project are low-yielding 1912 and 1951 Barossa Valley Shiraz vines planted adjacent to the locally-known Atze's Corner, in an unassuming plot of land to the east of Nuriootpa on the valley floor. Fruit is also sourced from several other vineyards, also owned by the Kalleske family. Two of the Barossa Valley's prized sub regions make up 100% of the Shiraz in this wine - Ebenezer and Koonunga. Open, small-batch fermentation, hand plunging and pumping and minimal filtering and fining define Andrew's unobtrusive approach. Maturation takes place in a combination of new French oak (20%) with the balance in seasoned French and American oak for a period of 22 months.
    Impenetrable inky black heart with a dense dark red black hue. Pronounced dark plum, liquorice and black cherry aromas are followed by some dusty vanillin cedar and peppered fennel notes. Rich and concentrated, plush dark plum, liquorice and black cherry fruits are framed by sturdy tannins. Toasty vanillin oak, subtle earthy mocha and pepper characters lie beneath. Robust feel finishing long and chewy.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 14.5%

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    2015 Reschke Vitulus Cabernet Sauvignon
    Coonawarra, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $26. 99
    Bottle
    $323.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2024-2026)
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Midnight black heart with a deep dark red hue. Sailing from the glass are aromas of blackcurrant and mulberry which are complimented by cedary tobacco, earthy leather and spicy bay leaf notes. Rich, full bodied and concentrated the palate is engulfed with fleshy textured blackcurrant and liquorice fruits which are interwoven with vanillin cedar, mulberry, spicy tobacco and earthy leather characters. Firmly structured tannins with a slightly grippy mid length finish that’s beginning to dry out a touch.
    Drink over the next 1-2 years.
    Alc. 14.5%

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    2022 Warrabilla Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
    Rutherglen, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $29. 99
    Bottle
    $359.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2024-2030)
    ABV: 15%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Impenetrable midnight black heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Nosing reveals herbaceous green bean and tobacco leaf like aromas over blackcurrant, black olive and earth notes. Rich and full the palate features generous blackcurrant and ripe mulberry fruits avoiding much of the green notes that were evident on the nose. Tobacco, subtle green herb, earthy black olive and spicy cigar box characters ensue. Stern muscular tannin structure with a tightly wound finish that’s slightly bitter.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 15%

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    2022 Riposte The Cutlass Shiraz - Last Stocks
    Adelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    Reduced from $26.99
    $23. 99
    Bottle
    $287.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2024-2030)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Midnight black core with a dark red black tinged hue. Alluring scents of black cherry, liquorice and dried clove are complimented by smoked meat and peppered earth notes. Juicy plum, liquorice and black cherry fruits are complexed by infusions of dried clove, smoked meats and peppered earth. Medium bodied it has fine grained tannins and a polished feel. Finishes savoury and elegant.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 14%

    Other Reviews….
    Adelaide Hills Shiraz is a hot-ticket at the moment and here is a wine that sits very comfortably in the pocket of the emergence of a regional style. It’s satisfyingly ripe, crimson plum and berry to the fore, plump, with a little lift of pepper. Its signature, more importantly, is a palate shape that feels circular and continuous, with a sense of generosity that fills the mouth without weight, thickness or oak overburden. A wine with purity of flavour and structure that offers a complete new-age Shiraz experience.
    95 Points
    Tony Love - WinePilot.com

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    2021 Nicks Secret SF Barossa Shiraz
    Barossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    Reduced from $27.99
    $16. 99
    Bottle
    $203.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2024-2030)
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    With a Barossa heritage going back six generations this renown family owned Estate knows a thing or two about producing top notch Shiraz. Matured in American oak hogsheads (40% new) for a period of 14 months, the superb 2021 vintage produced Shiraz with intense flavours and colours together with great power.

    Rich, plush, voluptuously textured Barossa Shiraz.

    Dense inky black heart with a very deep dark red black hue. Wafting out of the glass are ripe blackberry, liquorice and dark chocolate aromas which are interwoven with vanillin oak, earthy mocha and subtle spice notes. Rich and plush, the voluptuously textured palate is saturated with dark plum, liquorice and dark chocolate flavours. Complementing the lavish fruit are vanillin oak, mocha and spicy earth elements. Excellent power with a velvety yet underlyingly sturdy tannin structure. Concludes long and seductive. A great follow up to last year’s top selling Nicks Secret wine.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 14.5%

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    2022 John Duval Wines Plexus Shiraz Grenache Mourvedre
    Barossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $42. 99
    Bottle
    $515.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2024-2030)
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    A blend of 43% Shiraz, 41% Grenache and 16% Mourvedre aged for 15 months in French oak of which 10% was new. The Shiraz component was sourced from old vineyards at Krondorf, Ebenezer and Tanunda. Grenache was sourced from vineyards at Tanunda, Moppa and Ebenezer, and Mourvèdre from Light Pass and Ebenezer.
    Very deep black dark red core with a dark red hue. Pronounced dark plum and liquorice aromas mix with some black raspberry, ripe cherry, subtle vanillin spice and gentle peppered earth notes. Rich succulent dark plum, raspberry, liquorice and blueberry fruits engulf the medium to full bodied palate. Notions of vanillin spice, subtle scorched earth and pepper lie beneath. Amply fleshed it has velvet like tannins and a long, juicy finish.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 14.5%

    Other Reviews…..
    The 2022 Plexus comprises 43% Shiraz, 41% Grenache and 16% Mourvèdre (a.k.a. Mataro). This is the most Grenache that has ever been included in the Plexus, and 2022 was a beautiful season for that variety. "It's always an SGM," says winemaker John Duval. "The Shiraz helps it age in the cellar." On the nose, you get black fruits and exotic spice, layers of forest berries and brine. On the palate, the wine is sweetly fruited and brilliantly fresh. It has an earthy textural bedrock presumably from the Mataro, which grounds the fruit. The tannins are a highlight here. There are some very old vineyards that add to this cuvee, four at over 100 years old, and perhaps these assist with the tannic complexity. A portion of the fruit is from the Hoffmann Vineyard: Shiraz Dallwitz block, Church Block Mataro and 65-year-old dry-grown Grenache. This is a sensational release. Really good. 14.5% alcohol, sealed under screw cap. Drink 2024-2037.
    94 Points
    Erin Larkin – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

    This year's Plexus release sees a blend of shiraz (43%), grenache (41%) and mourvèdre (16%) from across a number of the parishes of the Barossa. Lovely dark plum and boysenberry fruits with hints of cherry clafoutis, dark chocolate, roasting meats, clover blossom, softly spoken cedar and vanillin and earth. Supple and pure with fine gravelly tannins and a minerally cadence showing plum, spice and mocha tones at the tail. Drink by 2035.
    94 Points
    Dave Brookes – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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    2022 Grasshopper Rock Earnscleugh Vineyard Pinot Noir
    Central Otago, NEW ZEALAND
    $46. 99
    Bottle
    $563.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2024-2030)
    ABV: 13.3%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Aged for 10 months in French Oak barriques (28% new) followed by 18 months bottle aging.
    Semi translucent red to dark red colour with black toned edges and a light red hue. Alluring violet, ripe cherry, dark plum and anise scents show plenty of elevation out of the glass trailed by some toasty oak, earth, dried herb and spice notes. Ripe and fleshy the palate is amply endowed with rich dark cherry, plum and anise flavours which meld into a subtlety toasted vanillin cedar, dried herb and spicy earth back drop. Polished and supple, it has velvety tannins and a long powerful finish that’s highly seductive.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 13.3%

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    2017 San Polo Brunello di Montalcino
    Tuscany, ITALY
    $130. 00
    Bottle
    $1560.00 Dozen
    Minimum 6 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2024-2029)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Cork

    Dark red core with black tinged edges and a brick red hue. Pronounced ripe dark to black cherry and blackcurrant aromas are interwoven with earthy leather, tobacco, dried herb and spice notes. Medium to full bodied, ripe dark cherry and blackcurrant fruits are framed by a stern tannin structure which imparts a rustic feel. Earth, leather, old cedar, tobacco and spicy dried herb characters ensue. Dry linear finish.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 14%

    Other Reviews…..
    Ripe plum and dried citrus notes in the form of oranges on the nose follow through to a full body with juicy fruit and a creamy and rather chewy aftertaste. This 2017 shows some balance and focus for the vintage, considering the hot growing conditions. Try after 2023.
    93 Points
    JamesSuckling.com

    The San Polo 2017 Brunello di Montalcino (made with organic fruit) opens to a really fun and unique bouquet. I found aromas of dried herb, oregano and wild licorice, which I don't find in other wines from this vintage. There is also a pretty floral component that actually outpaces those characteristic aromas of cherry and redcurrant that you always get with Sangiovese. This wine has that extra layer of balsam intensity that sets it apart in a crowd. Production is 28,600 bottles. Drink 2023-2035.
    93 Points
    Monica Larner – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

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    2021 Raidis Wines Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon
    Coonawarra, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $22. 99
    Bottle
    $275.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2024-2029)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Dense pitch black heart with a dark red black tinged rim. Ripe blackcurrant aromas tinged with black olive and cigar box fill the nostrils followed by some bay leaf and spicy earth notes. Rich blackcurrant and mulberry fruits carry plenty of weight and a supple texture across the full bodied palate with some prominent cigar box, earthy black olive and dried herb characters lying below. Polished, slightly grainy tannins with a ripe spicy medium to long conclusion.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 14%

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    2023 Casabianca Millesimato Prosecco Superiore Valdobiaddene DOCG Extra Dry
    Veneto, ITALY
    $34. 99
    Bottle
    $419.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2024-2027)
    ABV: 11%
    Closure: Diam Cork

    A nicely formed mousse overlays a pale straw coloured base that has a nimble stream of bubbles flowing through it. Aromas of lime and green apple mix with green pear skin, lemon and chalk notes. Delicious pear and green to red apple fruits meld into a lime, citrus and fresh herb infused back drop. Vivid acidity leads into a long and dry yet fruity finish.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 11%

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    Loredan Gasparini Prosecco Superiore Asolo DOCG Brut
    Veneto, ITALY
    $24. 99
    Bottle
    $299.88 Dozen
    ABV: 11%
    Closure: Diam Cork

    Pours with a buoyant mousse which sits atop a pale straw coloured base that has pale gold tinged edges. The bead fine and persistent. Pronounced pear and ripe apple aromas mingle with a faint whiff of honeysuckle and quince. Light and invigorating across the palate, fresh pear, citrus and red apple fruits are featured over a dry chalk tinged back drop that also sees some subtle lees characters evident. Crisp acidity with a racy finish.
    Alc. 11%

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    2017 Terra Felix Heathcote Shiraz
    Heathcote, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $19. 99
    Bottle
    $239.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2024-2026)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Matured for 12 months in French oak barriques. Midnight black core with a brick red black tinged hue. Aromas of stewed and dark plum mix with liquorice, subtle earthy leather notes, vanillin cedar and pepper. Rich and plush in texture, the medium to full bodied palate is decorated with dark plum and liquorice fruits which overlay a vanillin cedar, earth, leather and subtle pepper back drop. Polished tannins with a juicy medium to long conclusion.
    Drink over the next 1-2 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

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    Casabianca Prosecco Superiore Valdobiaddene DOCG Extra Dry
    Veneto, ITALY
    $29. 99
    Bottle
    $359.88 Dozen
    ABV: 11%
    Closure: Diam Cork

    An exuberant fluffy white mousse subsides to reveal a pale straw coloured base that’s threaded by a stream of tiny bubbles. Green apple skin and lime aromas lead the way followed by some citrus and stony mineral notes. Delicious green to red apple and pear flavours fill the mouth with some fresh quince and subtle sherbet characters extending across the back half. Crisp stimulating acidity with a dry, flavoursome finish.
    Alc. 11%

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    2022 Pllana Hans Old Vine Grenache - Last Stocks
    Barossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    Reduced from $34.99
    $29. 99
    Bottle
    $359.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2024-2029)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Semi translucent red to dark red colour with a light red hue. Fragrant spicy red raspberry, cherry and red liquorice aromas drift through the olfactory senses trailed by some subtle scorched earth and peppered dried herb notes. Juicy red to dark raspberry, ripe cherry and red liquorice fruits unfold across the palate with a silken feel. Excellent concentration with vanillin confectionary, subtle dried herb and peppered earth elements dancing across the back half. Outstanding power with velvet smooth tannins concluding long and luscious.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 14%

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    Domaine de Joy VSOP 5 Year Old Bas Armagnac (500ml)
    Armagnac, FRANCE
    $88. 99
    Bottle
    $1067.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40.5%

    The brainchild of Swiss couple, Paul and Marguerite Gessler, Domaine de Joy is a luxury French brand specializing in high-quality drinks. The company is particularly well-known for its exceptional range of flavoured liqueurs, however, they also bottle spirits, including Cognac, Armagnac and Calvados. Distilled from Bacco and Ugni blanc, matured in Limousin oak, then finished in older Gascon casks for maximum fruit-oak balance, at just five years old, Joy's VSOP is described as "already well poised". 40.5% Alc./Vol.

    Other reviews... Deep amber in the glass, the sweet aromas suggest honey, maple, vanilla and oak. The remarkably light, silky palate shows oak, vanilla and a hint of cocoa powder. Most of the flavor is on the mouthwatering, exceedingly long finish, echoing with baking spice and vanilla. 93 points - wineenthusiast.com

    2008 Darroze Domaine de Cantau Cask Strength Bas Armagnac (700ml)
    Armagnac, FRANCE
    $230. 00
    Bottle
    $2760.00 Dozen
    ABV: 50%

    Located in the golden triangle of Bas Armagnac, the commune of Mauléon d'Armagnac has been producing great eaux de vie for decades. At Domaine de Cantau, the classic sandy soils are accompanied by clay, a terroir known as 'boulbènes'. Folle blanche and Baco find their best conditions here. Guy Beyris has farmed his property for decades, always favoring the former, Armagnac's historic grape variety. His 2008 vintage was distilled in Philippe Gironi stills and aged in 400-liter Bartholomo cooperage barrels. Like others in the Unique Collection, no blending of domains or vintages takes place. There's also no dilution before bottling to tame the aromatic strength or the nuances of the terroir. It's Armagnac made for purists. 50% Alc./Vol.

    Notes from the bottlers... the tannins are fine. Notes of vanilla and rancio accompany candied fruit, creme caramel and elderflower. Superb!

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    Darroze Biologic 4 Year Old Bas Armagnac (700ml)
    Armagnac, FRANCE
    $119. 99
    Bottle
    $1439.88 Dozen
    ABV: 47.5%

    Distilled from organically grown Folle Blanche grapes, at just four years old, you might anticipate this to be a little 'rustic' (having said that, unaged eaux de vie from this appellation can be fantastic). Cognacexpert.com were struck by its "remarkable finesse" - the tannins are yet to assert themselves, instead, fruity aromas of prune and apricot are balanced with notes of honey and almond. The simplicity of the presentation reflects its organic origins. Try it neat or over ice or use it as a base for innovative organic cocktails. 47.5% Alc./Vol.

    Notes from the producers... Light yellow colour. A fruity, spicy nose (candied orange peel, dried apricot, prune, mango, vanilla) which also reveals notes of brioche, honey and almonds. Elegant both on the nose and on the palate (where those same fruity flavours emerge) thanks to its silky tannins. Rounded on the palate, despite its youth, and very long.

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    2022 Hudelot-Noellat Vosne-Romanee Les Beaumonts Premier Cru
    Burgundy, FRANCE
    $750. 00
    Bottle
    $9000.00 Dozen
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Cork

    Hudelot-Noëllat is no longer one of Burgundy’s hidden gems as word is well and truly out now on just how exceptional these wines are. Charles Van Canneyt runs this iconic family owned domaine based in Vougeot where he crafts elegant and classic wines from some of the region’s most prized vineyards. Staying true to tradition, Charles practices minimal intervention in the cellar along with limited new oak usage. His aim is to produce refined Burgundy with an emphasis on purity and finesse, all while letting the terroir shine.

    Other Reviews....
    The Beaux Monts from Hudelot-Noëllat is another level of richness and depth in 2022, with a pronounced mulberry and fig fruit aroma touched with earth, smoke and spice. The wine is dense and tannic, impressively muscular for this appellation. One can only imagine the secret is the old vines and judicious punching down; Van Canneyt farms 0.3 hectares at the top of the slope; otherwise, it is a cool terroir. The grapes were partially destemmed and firmly punched down before ageing in cask (25% new). Drink 2030-2065.
    95 points
    Charles Curtis MW - Decanter

    A more deeply pitched and spicier, if perhaps slightly less elegant, nose is comprised by notes of exotic tea, sandalwood and an interesting hint of star anise. Here too the medium-bodied flavors possess a really lovely and sophisticated texture yet no lack of power on the intensely mineral-driven, dusty and youthfully austere finale. Excellent quality in an equally age-worthy package. Drink through 2034+.
    91-94 points
    Allen Meadows - Burghound

    Aromas of plums, red berries, orange zest, exotic spices and potpourri preface the 2022 Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Beaumonts, a medium to full-bodied, deep and layered wine with a concentrated core of fruit that's framed by sweet, powdery tannins. It's pure and complete.
    92-94 points
    William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Jan 19, 2024)

    The 2022 Vosne-Romanée Les Beaumonts 1er Cru has red and black fruit, plus a touch of shucked oyster shell and Japanese nori. Impressive delineation and focus. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, a pretty and relatively delicate Les Beaumonts. It is sapid and quite linear, maybe needing a little more grip on the finish. Give it 3-4 years once in bottle. Again, I think this will gain weight during its élevage. Drink 2027-2048.
    92-94 points
    Neal Martin - Vinous

    Ruby purple in colour, with an intensity on the nose well ahead of its predecessors. The Beaumonts goes into the mouth discreetly, then blossoms, offering summer pudding fruits with vivacious acidity, an excellent balance here. Drink from 2032-2040.
    93-96 points
    Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy

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