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    2022 Domaine Comte Georges de Vogue Musigny Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru
    Burgundy, FRANCE
    $2199. 00
    Bottle
    $26388.00 Dozen
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Cork

    Other reviews....
    This is aromatically quite similar to the 1er except that it is notably more restrained and requires considerable swirling to coax the nose to reveal its nuances. On the palate though there is noticeably more size, weight and mid-palate density thanks to the abundant sap that imparts a highly seductive mouthfeel while also buffering the firmer, though just as fine, tannic structure shaping the hugely long, youthfully austere and decidedly powerful finish that is akin to rolling tiny rocks around the mouth. This is also positively brilliant with the development potential to match. Drink through 2037+.
    94-97 points
    Allen Meadows - Burghound

    The 2022 Musigny Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru is very attractive, bursting with aromas of cherries, raspberries, blood orange, rose petals and vine smoke. Full-bodied, rich and concentrated, it's layered and fleshy, with a deep and seamless core of fruit that conceals powdery structuring tannins, concluding with a broad, perfumed finish. If this fulfills all its promise in bottle, it may make my score look conservative.
    94-96 points
    William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Jan 19, 2024)

    As mentioned in the introduction, there are seven separate parcellaire cuvées of Musigny which will be blended. We tried four of them, representing different sectors. Les Petits Musigny (north): An even purple, succulent red fruit. Fresh raspberry and strawberry, touch of liquorice, very even, fair acidity, soft tannins. Les 13 ouvrees: Stonier than north Musigny. A touch darker in colour and definitely a richer bouquet, more headily floral. More clearly the weight of Musigny, but also shows as quite a bit riper. Grand Musigny Haut: A glowing mid purple. A lovely tensile strength, not so evidently ripe, but correctly so, red to dark red in fruit. Good acidity, and fairly complete. Grand Musigny Bas: Glowing purple perhaps fractionally deeper than the upper part. The nose is less extrovert but clearly has superb class and a poised density. The sense of completeness of GM Haut but noticeably more intense through the mid palate. The fruit is a fraction riper, perfectly so, with a few suggestions of dark raspberry in the fruit. Very persistent indeed and a freshness to the finish, enough to make a major wine. I don’t feel it correct to award five stars until I have seen the full blended wine, preferably in bottle, but I certainly don’t rule that out. Drink from 2035-2050.
    95-100 points
    Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy

    A tasting of each of the seven 2022 Musigny VV sub-sections and an approximate blend hint at a wine of almost voluptuous sensuality, with expressive mulberry and pomegranate fruit and hints of earth, smoke and liquorice that waft from the glass. The texture is powerfully tannic and dense but almost infinitely silky, and there is a dynamic interplay between the perfumed fruit and robust structure. Ideally, wait a decade before opening. Drink 2028-2080.
    98 points
    Charles Curtis MW - Decanter

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    2022 Domaine Bouchard Pere et Fils Meursault Perrieres Premier Cru
    Burgundy, FRANCE
    $399. 00
    Bottle
    $4788.00 Dozen
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Cork

    Domaine Bouchard Père et Fils is one of the most respected names in Burgundy, yet despite their renown, it seems the market has not yet fully appreciated just how good the wines currently being produced are. They are the largest owner of Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards in Burgundy, this includes prized plots such as Montrachet, Chevalier Montrachet, Chambertin, Bonnes Mares, and Meursault Perrieres.

    Founded in 1731, the subsequent nine generations of the Bouchard family has amassed an impressive 130ha of vineyards, including nearly 100 separate climats. It's perhaps this large size, contrasting the current trend for tiny producers with a cult following that has meant Bouchard are not front and centre in the minds of many Burgundy drinkers. A true shame as Bouchard are making some of the best wines in their history.

    Other reviews....
    Bright and tensile, Bouchard's 2022 Meursault 1er Cru Perrières offers up aromas of pear and green apple mingled with hazelnuts, white flowers and wet stones. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and incisive, it's racy and electric, concluding with a saline finish.
    92-94 points
    William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Jan 19, 2024)

    The 2022 Meursault Les Perrières 1er Cru has a crisp, minerally bouquet with a clever reduction, just lending a bit of tension and bite. The well-balanced palate has good intensity, very linear and tensile, crushed stone infusing the slightly peachy fruit with a long tail on the finish. Excellent. Drink 2027-2045.
    92-94 points
    Neal Martin - Vinous

    From the two remaining plots of Perrières after one has been repositioned (see under Puligny Chalumeaux). Attractive fresh fruit on the nose and then the weight of the appellation comes up. Some ripe apples, but then a broader basket of slightly more exotic fruit, that has not been allowed to ripen too far. A fine balanced whole with the power to develop. Drink from 2032-2040.
    92-95 points
    Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy

    The notes of lemon zest, aromas of apricot and white flowers, and the salty mineral edge give complexity to this beautiful expression of Perrières. The wine is concentrated and substantial on the palate, but it has the acidity to ensure it never loses its balance. The grapes are from two parcels – one in Dessus, on the border with Puligny, the other in Dessous, touching the Clos des Perrières. The old Roman quarries bring the minerality that sets this wine apart. The grapes were picked on 1 September, the same day as the Montrachet. Drink 2025-2045.
    96 points
    Charles Curtis MW - Decanter

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    2022 Domaine Bouchard Pere et Fils Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru
    Burgundy, FRANCE
    $680. 00
    Bottle
    $8160.00 Dozen
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Cork

    Domaine Bouchard Père et Fils is one of the most respected names in Burgundy, yet despite their renown, it seems the market has not yet fully appreciated just how good the wines currently being produced are. They are the largest owner of Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards in Burgundy, this includes prized plots such as Montrachet, Chevalier Montrachet, Chambertin, Bonnes Mares, and Meursault Perrieres.

    Founded in 1731, the subsequent nine generations of the Bouchard family has amassed an impressive 130ha of vineyards, including nearly 100 separate climats. It's perhaps this large size, contrasting the current trend for tiny producers with a cult following that has meant Bouchard are not front and centre in the minds of many Burgundy drinkers. A true shame as Bouchard are making some of the best wines in their history.

    Other reviews....
    Distinctly cool and restrained aromas of Granny Smith apple, spice and plenty of citrus elements are framed in just enough wood influence to mention. There is almost painful intensity to the larger-bodied flavors that display a taut muscularity and plenty of minerality on the very dry, youthfully austere and impressively long finish. This is presently an impenetrable block that needs more complexity but the Bouchard CC is a wine that ages effortlessly and thus should have no trouble developing more depth over time. Drink through 2034+.
    92-94 points
    Allen Meadows - Burghound

    Aromas of pear, green apple, white flowers and wet stones introduce the 2022 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, a deep, medium to full-bodied wine that's taut, chiseled and racy, with excellent depth at the core and an abundance of chalky structuring extract. As usual, it derives from the domaine's holdings on the Ladoix side.
    93-94 points
    William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Jan 19, 2024)

    The 2022 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru has a taut and precise nose - quite a "cool" bouquet with apple blossom and hints of peach skin. The well-balanced palate offers mango and pineapple notes, betraying the warmth of the summer, compensated by a silver bead of acidity and a slightly peach, seductive finish. It will drink well for 15-20 years. Drink 2026-2046.
    91-93 points
    Neal Martin - Vinous

    The Bouchard holding in Le Corton is made up of white marl on top of limestone slabs, and protected by the forest from the evening sun. Pale lemon and lime. The nose is slightly backward, delicate little flowers, but with the correct stony, almost gravelly aspect. Some riper fruit notes putting their heads above the parapet. A significant saline character too, behind. Drink from 2030-2038.
    93-95 points
    Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy

    The Bouchard Corton Charlemagne reflects the vintage in an impressive way—it is a powerful wine, impressively substantial, long and almost fat in the mouth. Yet there is also an elegance and finesse to the wine that brings it into dynamic equilibrium, with aromas of ripe apple, apricot and hazelnuts and accents of hawthorn and hay. The grapes come from the domaine's superb four-hectare holding at the top of the slope, where recent studies with Françoise Vannier confirm 50 – 60 cm of yellow marl and limestone pebbles above the bedrock, explaining the delightful fresh acidity even in a warm year, such as 2022. Drink 2027 - 2055.
    96 points
    Charles Curtis MW - Decanter

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    2022 Domaine Bouchard Pere et Fils Beaune-Greves Vigne de l'Enfant Jesus Premier Cru
    Burgundy, FRANCE
    $499. 00
    Bottle
    $5988.00 Dozen
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Cork

    Domaine Bouchard Père et Fils is one of the most respected names in Burgundy, yet despite their renown, it seems the market has not yet fully appreciated just how good the wines currently being produced are. They are the largest owner of Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards in Burgundy, this includes prized plots such as Montrachet, Chevalier Montrachet, Chambertin, Bonnes Mares, and Meursault Perrieres.

    Founded in 1731, the subsequent nine generations of the Bouchard family has amassed an impressive 130ha of vineyards, including nearly 100 separate climats. It's perhaps this large size, contrasting the current trend for tiny producers with a cult following that has meant Bouchard are not front and centre in the minds of many Burgundy drinkers. A true shame as Bouchard are making some of the best wines in their history.

    Other reviews....
    A slightly riper but brooding nose only grudgingly reveals it aromas of dark berries, earth and a whiff of leather. The noticeably denser medium-bodied flavors are at once caressing but powerful with both mouthcoating sap and tannins on the robust, serious and built-to-age finish. This excellent effort also always needs time in bottle and 2022 will again be no different. Drink through 2034+.
    91-94 points
    Allen Meadows - Burghound

    The 2022 Beaune 1er Cru Les Grèves Vigne de l'Enfant Jesus is lovely, wafting from the glass with aromas of blackberries, spices, violets and rose petals. Medium to full-bodied, broad and enveloping, with a fleshy attack that segues into a refined, mineral palate and a saline finish, it's a benchmark for the appellation.
    92-94 points
    William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Jan 19, 2024)

    The 2022 Beaune Les Grèves Vigne de L'Enfant Jesus 1er Cru has a clean and fresh nose of maraschino cherries, candied orange peel and crushed stone. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins and gentle grip, slightly powdery in texture. The attractive, mocha-tinged finish lingers in the mouth. This will drink very well after 5-7 years. Drink 2026-2046.
    91-93 points
    Neal Martin - Vinous

    More crimson than purple, with notably more presence than the other Beaunes. A range of fruits finishing with some black cherry after the dark red berries, a heightened intensity of fruit, with an excellent balance between tannin and acidity, and notable length. Not racked but has retained purity. Drink from 2030-2038.
    93-95 points
    Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy

    The 2022 Baby Jesus is a wine of gorgeous intensity, with alluringly ripe aromas of blackberry and plum with notes of peony and spice. The forward fruits continue on the palate as intensely sweet and silky, with a density and grip that are only apparent with time. The grapes are from nearly four hectares of vines, although only the oldest vines and most concentrated fruit are used for this bottling, with some declassified into Beaune du Château. This wine will open in five to seven years and should easily drink for 30 more after the harvest. Drink 2027-2055.
    96 points
    Charles Curtis MW - Decanter

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    2022 Domaine Bouchard Pere et Fils Volnay Caillerets Ancienne Cuvee Carnot Premier Cru
    Burgundy, FRANCE
    $270. 00
    Bottle
    $3240.00 Dozen
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Cork

    Domaine Bouchard Père et Fils is one of the most respected names in Burgundy, yet despite their renown, it seems the market has not yet fully appreciated just how good the wines currently being produced are. They are the largest owner of Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards in Burgundy, this includes prized plots such as Montrachet, Chevalier Montrachet, Chambertin, Bonnes Mares, and Meursault Perrieres.

    Founded in 1731, the subsequent nine generations of the Bouchard family has amassed an impressive 130ha of vineyards, including nearly 100 separate climats. It's perhaps this large size, contrasting the current trend for tiny producers with a cult following that has meant Bouchard are not front and centre in the minds of many Burgundy drinkers. A true shame as Bouchard are making some of the best wines in their history.

    Other reviews....
    Here too there is a liqueur-like quality to the black cherry aromas that are nuanced by floral and spice hints. The caressing yet intense and beautifully detailed middleweight flavors brim with both minerality and dry extract that carry over to the dusty, moderately austere and affirmatively built-to-age finish. This is one exceptionally classy wine, indeed the mouthfeel is pure silk. Buy it. Drink through 2034+.
    92-95 points
    Allen Meadows - Burghound

    The 2022 Volnay 1er Cru Les Caillerets Ancienne Cuvée Carnot is showing especially well, bursting with aromas of dark berries and cherries mingled with spices, rose petals and smoke. Medium to full-bodied, fleshy and concentrated, it's pure and ethereal, with lively acids, powdery tannins and a long, saline finish.
    92-94 points
    William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Jan 19, 2024)

    The 2022 Volnay Les Caillerets Ancienne Cuvée Carnot 1er Cru has a nicely detailed bouquet with black cherries, raspberry coulis, wild mint and a touch of dark chocolate emerging with time. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins and modest weight, very nicely balanced with a smooth, coca-tinged finish. It will need 4-5 years to absorb the 30% new oak. Drink 2025-2038.
    90-92 points
    Neal Martin - Vinous

    A small yield in 2022, making it hard to judge the picking date. A rich deep purple in the centre. The oak adds a sheen to the nose. There is vigour to this albeit with a slightly riper fruit profile, but the structure is balanced very well by a fresher limestone feel. Drink from 2029-2036.
    91-93 points
    Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy

    The parcel of Volnay Caillerets was the first Pinot picked in 2022 due to the thin soils and superficial nature of the limestone. The wine has an alluring aroma of blackberry and mulberry fruit with hints of boxwood, bay leaf, and peonies. The texture is supple and velvety, with rewarding concentration and density. The team at Bouchard sorts rigorously for 'figuée', grapes shrivelled by sunburn; technical director Frédéric Weber says success depends on 'keeping it crunchy'. This wine should open soon after release and is suited to mid-term cellaring, although a 1962 from this vineyard tasted this year was still fresh. Drink 2025-2050.
    95 points
    Charles Curtis MW - Decanter

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    2020 Syrahmi Introspect Shiraz - Last Stocks
    Heathcote, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $59. 99
    Bottle
    $719.88 Dozen
    ABV: 13.8%
    Closure: Stelvin

    The name Syrahmi combines "Syrah," the French word for Shiraz, and "Ami," meaning friend, symbolizing a "friendly Shiraz." Founded in 2004 by former chef Adam Foster, Syrahmi began with a small batch of fruit from Heathcote. Each year, fruit is carefully sourced from different vineyards in the Heathcote region, with the wines named uniquely to reflect each vintage.
    Sourced from Carl Brown’s certified organic vineyard in Colbinabbin, this wine is made with 90% whole bunch fruit and fermented with wild yeast in a 4000L concrete vat. Gentle hand and foot plunging was followed by malolactic fermentation and 20 months of maturation in a 2800L used French oak foudre. Bottled unfined and unfiltered, it spent two years in bottle before release.
    Alc. 13.8%

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    Certified organic, 90% whole bunch, aged in 2800L foudres. The whole-bunch percentage is obviously high, but the fruit has taken it up beautifully; there's nothing hard, green or jangly here. This is awash with sweet, juicy, red-berried fruit, the complements coming in the form of roasted nut, smoked wood and game characters. In short, it puts on quite a show. Drink 2024 - 2032.
    95 Points
    Campbell Mattinson - Halliday's Australian Wine Companion

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    KWV 3 Year Old Brandy (750ml)
    SOUTH AFRICA
    $64. 99
    Bottle
    $779.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    KWV is the second largest brandy producer in South Africa, sourcing chenin blanc and colombard grapes from over fifty different cooperatives and vineyards. Their distillate is casked at around 70% ABV, typically in either fine-grained Limousin or coarser-grained Tronçais oak casks. After three years, anything intended for additional aging is transferred into older barrels. A combination of new and older oak casks are used, as well as some that formerly held wine. The entry-level three-year-old is double pot distilled for a full, fruity taste including flavours of apple and pear. It's solid as a mixer or everyday drinker, but if you're looking for a brandy with more finesse, check out the superior age statements in the award-winning KWV range. 43% Alc./Vol.

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    Amrut Bagheera Sherry Cask Finish Single Malt Indian Whisky (500ml)
    Bangalore, INDIA
    $79. 99
    Bottle
    $959.88 Dozen
    ABV: 46%

    This 99% unpeated, NAS Amrut represents a new value in Indian single malt. At first taste, you could mistake it for Speyside Scotch. Light sherry features on the cocoa-dusted nose, followed by well-composed, medium-bodied flavours conjuring cinnamon and budding fruitiness (apricots and peaches); The finish dwindles, winding up leathery, delicate and slightly short. 'Bagheera' is Indian for black panther, and the animal is featured gliding across the label. 46% Alc./Vol.  

    Other reviews... With the magnificent Mysore Palace on its label, and a nose of garam masala, overripe banana, coffee bean, hazelnut, and prune juice, this is definitely an Amrut to experience. Flavors ebb and flow through cereal notes, Agen prunes, raisins, vanilla essence, dried fruits, stewed apple, and dark autumnal fruits, all underpinned by glittering spicy base notes. It finishes with cola-flavored candy, dwindling sweetness, and encroaching leathery notes. (Editors' Choice) 91 points - whiskyadvocate.com

    ...I find it funny that they would have felt the need to tell you that this was made out of 99% unpeated and 1% peated malted barley. We do know that peat tends to dominate, even when in small proportions, but 1%? Or is this an homeopathic peater? Ha-ha, yet a new concept! Colour: gold. Nose: a few sulphury touches at first (from some sherry wood, not form those 1% I'm sure… or wait, am I wrong, Amrut?) then some mentholated raisins and salted fudge, bicycle inner tube, the old unused coal pit in the basement, ye auld fireplace...  Mouth: I like it ten times better on the palate. And guess what, the peat does feel. Truffle and smoke, salted lemon marmalade, sweet Thai soup (coconut, coriander, pepper, bouillons…) Finish: long, still a little 'unusual', I would suppose we'll need a little time to get accustomed to this new homeopathic style, but there sure is a thing here. Bottom line, 1% feels a lot! Comments: I'm glad I tried this one. It reminds of Miles, remember, if you do a wee mistake, repeat it many times and everybody will applaud and believe you did it on purpose (loosely reported, of course he said it better). 84 points - whiskyfun.com

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    Rusty Barrel Gold Rum (700ml)
    Caribbean,
    $84. 99
    Bottle
    $1019.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    An aged fusion of 5 & 8-year-old Caribbean gold rums developed in collaboration with an international Master Distiller. The slightly cliched packaging anticipates an entry-level rum, but it's a high-quality blend with the elegance of Nicaraguan benchmarks (think Flor de Cana). Ripe fruit cake and caney notes check the creeping sugars, making the finish almost refreshing. Impressive weight and flavour at just 40% results in a classy standalone sipper that retains much of its character when mixed.

    Notes from the producers... Smooth vanilla & oak aromas as well as raisins and floral notes with a delicately sweet honeycomb and butter biscuit palate. 40% Alc./Vol.

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    Kilchoman 100% Islay 13th Edition Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)
    Islay, SCOTLAND
    $179. 99
    Bottle
    $2159.88 Dozen
    ABV: 50%

    Distilled from barley grown on the Kilchoman farm in 2012, 2013 and 2014, this the 13th edition was matured for a minimum of eight years before 44 bourbon barrels were selected for the release. Says Anthony Wills, Kilchoman's Founder, “The 13th Edition is the first release since 2019 where I have opted for solely bourbon barrels... I selected predominantly fresh casks, this gives the whisky lovely layers of buttery vanilla and caramel flavours which pair beautifully with the citrus sweetness of our spirit.” 50% Alc./Vol. Non chill-filtered.

    Other reviews... Selected from barrels using malts from Islay’s 2012–2014 harvest, the nose bursts with honey, lemon mousse, and barley, with gentle smoke woven through, and later notes of cinnamon, butterscotch, malt, and caramel. The initial sip is juicy, with honey, chocolate, malt, cherry, and smoke, adding Cadbury fruit and nut bars, butterscotch, creamed banana, and barbecued meats, with a finish of hot smoke, sooty embers, and dark chocolate. 92 points - whiskyadvocate.com

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    Cape Byron Serendipity Peated Single Malt Australian Whisky (700ml)
    New South Wales, AUSTRALIA
    $179. 99
    Bottle
    $2159.88 Dozen
    ABV: 46%

    An Australian interpretation of a traditional Scottish whisky, Serendipity is Cape Byron's 'heavily peated' offering. Aged in ex-bourbon casks, its fruity and delicately smokey aromas extend to the palate where a glaze of oily phenols combine with suggestions of peach and banana bread. Incredibly easy to drink at 46%, a subtle coastal tang rounds off a sweet Highland style. Reminiscent of quality Ardmore. Tasted from a 30ml sample. Non chill filtered.

    Notes from the producers... The palate reveals soft charred oak, lemon meringue, and roasted nuts, intertwined with delicate smoke, hints of white peach, gingerbread, and shortbread.

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    2022 Schild Estate Shiraz
    Barossa, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $22. 99
    Bottle
    $275.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2024-2029)
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Dense pitch black heart with a dark red black tinged hue. Aniseed and ripe plum aromas sail out of the glass followed by some vanillin cedar and peppered fennel notes. Rich plush dark plum and liquorice fruits are delivered with ample concentration over a toasty vanillin oak, earthy fennel and pepper back drop. Velvet smooth tannins finishing long and succulent.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 14.5%

    Other Reviews…..
    A smooth and textured Barossa red displaying oodles of the dark plummy fruit characters you expect. Aromas of spices, roasted coffee grounds and chocolate pervade over the suggested sweetness of the ripe plummy, blackberry fruits. Seamless integration of oak and fruit with fine buoy tannins in support. Drink 2024-2034.
    92 Points
    Ray Jordan – WinePilot.com

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    Distilleries de Provence Fluo 26 Liqueur d'Absinthe (Absinthe) Liqueur (700ml)
    Provence, FRANCE
    $74. 99
    Bottle
    $899.88 Dozen
    ABV: 26%

    An absinthe liqueur infused with wormwood, green anise, mugwort, lemon balm and peppermint (amongst other botanicals). It packs in some of the flavours traditionally associated with Absinthe, like liquorice, spearmint and subtle woody-herbaceous notes, but it's sweet and lacking the intensity of Absinthe proper which can land anywhere between 50% to 70% ABV. The twist is that this is reported to glow in the dark under certain lighting conditions due to the presence of a natural colouring agent called riboflavin. Not for Absinthe purists, more for pouring over crushed ice or in a shot. 26% Alc./Vol.

    Weis Peach Schnapps Liqueur (700ml)
    GERMANY
    $39. 99
    Bottle
    $479.88 Dozen
    ABV: 16%

     Created using aromatic white peaches, enjoy this sweet schnapps well chilled, on the rocks or add a shot to sparkling wine. 16% Alc./Vol.

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    2021 Eden Hall Block 4 Shiraz
    Eden Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $34. 99
    Bottle
    $419.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2024-2030)
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Eden Hall was established by David Hall, a well-respected spinal surgeon, and his wife Mardi when they purchased the Avon Brae property in 1996. They quickly set about re-establishing the vineyard and the first commercial release was in 2004. Today the property has over 80 acres under vine. Sourced from selected rows in Eden Hall’s Block 4 vineyard, the wine was matured for 22 months in French oak and spent more than a year in bottle prior to release. The talented Phil Lehmann was the winemaker of this large scaled 2021 Shiraz.

    A powerhouse of dense, rich, voluptuous fruit.

    Impenetrable inky black in colour with a very deep dark red black tinged hue. Wafting out of the glass are heady aromas of ripe blackberry, liquorice and dark plum which are married to toasty vanillin oak, dark chocolate, fennel and peppered earth notes. Rich, voluptuous and dense, the palate is a super concentrate of ripe blackberry, liquorice, dark plum and black cherry fruits. Smoky vanillin oak, fennel and peppered earth elements also chime in to add further interest across the back half. Velvet smooth yet solidly structured tannins. Boasting magnificent power and depth it has an ultra-long finish that’s decadently rich and plush.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 14.5%

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    2022 Heirloom Vineyards Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon
    Coonawarra, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $29. 99
    Bottle
    $359.88 Dozen
    Cellar: 6 - 8 Years (2030-2032)
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Matured in 30% new American and French oak for 18 months. Magnificent impenetrable inky black heart with a near equally deep dark red black hue. Intense ripe blackcurrant and mulberry scents fill the nostrils complimented by vanillin cedar, tobacco, earthy dried herb and spice notes. Rich blackcurrant and liquorice fruits are framed by firm tannins which impart a tense, grippy feel. Cedary tobacco, earthy black olive and spice characters are also evident. Concludes dry and austere with a muscular feel.
    Cellar 6-8 years.
    Alc. 14.5%

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    2022 Patrick Piuze Fortis Petit Chablis
    Chablis, FRANCE
    $69. 99
    Bottle
    $839.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2024-2027)
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Cork

    Brilliant pale straw core with straw green tinged edges and a watery hue. Lifted aromas of pear infused with wet slate drift from the glass followed by some citrus and stony mineral like notes. Delicious pear and citrus fruits are delivered with ample intensity and are nicely rounded in their shape across the palate. Traces of lime, wet slate and smoky mineral elements ensue. Finishes dry with a brisk feel to the acidity. Concludes with good length and volume.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 12.5%

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    2022 Wittmann 100 Hugel Pinot Blanc - Last Stocks
    Rheinhessen, GERMANY
    $29. 99
    Bottle
    $359.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2024-2027)
    ABV: 12%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Brilliant pale straw colour with highlights of green around the edges and a watery hue. Pear and red apple scents emerge from the glass followed by a whiff of honeysuckle, quince and wet stone. Fresh pear, lime and green apple fruits grace the palate underscored by zingy mineral laced acidity. Finishes dry and crisp with an energised aftertaste that has a zesty feel to it.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 12%

    Other Reviews…..
    I love the nose of snow peas and fine green beans of this very successful dry pinot blanc. Medium-bodied with stacks of fresh fruit and excellent balance at the well-structured finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink now. Screw cap.
    90 Points
    JamesSuckling.com

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    • 93
    De Bortoli Este Cuvee Sparkling
    Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $19. 99
    Bottle
    $239.88 Dozen
    ABV: 12%
    Closure: Diam Cork

    A blend of 80% Chardonnay, 14% Pinot Noir, 4% Pinot Blanc and 2% Pinot Meunier. A fluffy white mousse subsides slowly to reveal a pale straw coloured base that’s threaded by a very fine and persistent bead. Baked bread, pear and yeast lees aromas fill the nostrils with some citrus and quince notes also evident. Fine and elegant the palate features pear and citrus fruits over quince like characters. Racy, chalk tinged feel with vivid acidity lending tension to the refreshing finish.
    Alc. 12%

    Other Reviews…..
    A blend of mainly chardonnay (78%) with pinot noir/pinot blanc/pinot meunier. A multivintage blend with 6g/L dosage. Good complexity at this pricepoint with its gentle toastiness, a little citrus and marzipan. The palate is flavoursome and balanced, finishing nutty and dry.
    92 Points
    Philip Rich – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

    Made with the three traditional grape varieties of Champagne but with some added Pinot Blanc, 60% of the base wine coming from the 2018, 2019 and 2020 vintages. Lemon curd, green apple, white flowers, sea spray, pastry and cream. Yummo. The bubbles are fine and silky, and the mouthfeel and fruit are resonant. I enjoyed it immensely by itself but also drank it with a very large amount of cheese. For only $28 you’re getting some very tasty sparkling wine here.
    93 Points
    Brendan Black – WinePilot.com

    • 92
    • 93
    2023 Kumeu River Estate Chardonnay
    Kumea River, NEW ZEALAND
    $49. 99
    Bottle
    $599.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2024-2030)
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Drawn from six different vineyard sites in the Kumeu region this Chardonnay is 100% barrel and malo-latic fermented then matured for 11 months.
    Brilliant pale straw colour with greenish tinged edges and a watery hue. Aromas of nectarine and citrus mix with biscuity oak, faint bees wax and gun flint. Fresh citrusy acidity underpins flavours of pear, lime and green apple with some delicate biscuit, bees wax and gun flint elements in the distance. Finishes dry with an elegant, saline energised aftertaste.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 12.5%

    Other Reviews….
    This is fresh, crunchy and clean, with mineral and spice notes and plenty of salty undertones. Sliced lemons and apples. Medium-bodied with a fresh finish. Drink now. Screw cap.
    93 Points
    JamesSuckling.com

    • 92
    • 92
    2023 Airlie Bank Garden Red - Last Stocks
    Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $22. 99
    Bottle
    $275.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2024-2027)
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    A blend of Grenache, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc and Pinot Noir that underwent 100% whole bunch fermentation and maturation in seasoned French oak puncheons. Dark red core with black toned edges and a red to dark red hue. Ripe dark cherry and plum scents intermingle with dried herb, red liquorice and spice notes. Juicy cherry, plum and wild strawberry flavours overlay a red liquorice, pomegranate, fresh herb and spice back drop. Bright acidity and fine grained tannins finishing fresh fruity and spicy.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 12.5%

    Other Reviews….
    A blend of grenache/petit verdot/cabernet franc/pinot noir and matured in older French puncheons. Instantly appealing with its lifted red fruits, mountain herbs and floral notes. Light to medium bodied, this well-priced, gently juicy yet still nicely structured wine is begging to be served very lightly chilled at your next outdoor gathering. Drink by 2026.
    92 Points
    Philip Rich – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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    Distilleries de Provence Noix de la Saint Jean (Walnut) Aperitif (700ml)
    Provence, FRANCE
    $49. 99
    Bottle
    $599.88 Dozen
    ABV: 15%

    Made using nutmeg, clove, cinnamon and hand-crushed Dauphine green walnuts harvested at St John’s Day, this tasty provincial specialty is a vermouth-meets-ruby-port kind of aperitif that crosses categories. Deep, ruddy red to umber-brown in colour with earthy, bitter herbal notes pitched against ripe plums, riper red berries and walnuts (the latter lingering at the finish which takes a cue from bitters), Noix de la Saint Jean makes a moreish drinking experience on its own, but you can also pair it with chocolate, nut-based desserts and cheeses such as Roquefort, Blues, Stilton and Fourme d'Ambert. 15% Alc./Vol. Refrigerate after opening.

    Notes from the importers.... Nose: On the nose, the dominant aroma is walnuts completed by a more spicy note of spice bread and dried fruit. Palate: On the palate, the aromas of this aperitif are marked by the walnut and nut stain subtly flattered by a spicy note of cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. Noix de la Saint-Jean is well balanced between acidity and sugars with a good volume on the palate. The astringency of this nut gives this aperitif a good lingering flavour. Its tannins are fine and not very dry at the finish.


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    • 92
    De Bortoli Sparkling Pinot Noir Rose
    Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $19. 99
    Bottle
    $239.88 Dozen
    ABV: 12%
    Closure: Diam Cork

    Pours with an exuberant mousse which dissipates to reveal a damask pink tinged core that has a steady stream of bubbles coursing through it. Aromas of peach and strawberry mix with some baked bread, lees and delicate sherbet notes. Mouth watering pear and strawberry flavours carry an airy feel across the palate with notions of lees and raspberry also evident. Finishes dry with crisp, refreshing acidity and a nicely shaped conclusion.
    Alc. 12%

    Other Reviews…..
    Fizz made from Pinot Noir sourced from the Yarra Valley, parcels were fermented discretely and given five months on lees before the secondary fermentation. Dosage is seven grams/litre. A very pale orange pink with notes of florals, redcurrants and spices, with hints of cherries and strawberries. This is a gentle and delightfully elegant style of fizz, with a creamy texture that is finely balanced with a crisp finish. There is a chalky, minerally backing here with a lingering finish. Delicious drinking now and for the next couple of years. Drink 2024-2026.
    92 Points
    Ken Gargett – WinePilot.com

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    2016 Taittinger Vintage Champagne
    Champagne, FRANCE
    $185. 00
    Bottle
    $2220.00 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2024-2032)
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Cork

    The Taittinger Vintage Brut is produced exclusively from first press wines, blended from 50% Chardonnay and 50% Pinot Noir. Grands Cru vineyards make up a significant proportion of the blend at 70%, while the other selected villages are all classified as Premiers Crus. Aged on lees for over 5 years.
    Holding well over a pale straw gold tinged base is a gorgeous, plentiful mousse with a very persistent and nibble bead flowing through its core. Classic Champagne aromatics of baked bread, yeast lees and citrus engulf the nostrils followed by some oily toast like notes and faint honeyed cashew scents. Rich, full and creamy textured in the mouth, the palate features concentrated flavours of baked bread, yeast lees, cashew and citrus over a delicate dried honey, oily toast and brioche back drop. Refined airy feel with mouth watering acidity. Finishes long, enveloping and expansive.
    Drink over the next 6-8 years.
    Alc. 12.5%

    Other Reviews….
    Outstanding elegance and finesse pervade this exceptional wine with its well-honed toasty sourdough, gunflint and grilled citrus notes, razor sharp acidity and mouth-filling mousse. Brilliantly poised and brimming with potential, the long and zesty finish runs and runs.
    97 points
    Decanter Wine Awards 2024

    Kweichow Flying Fairy Moutai (500ml) 43%
    CHINA
    $299. 00
    Bottle
    $3588.00 Dozen
    ABV: 43%

    President Nixon famously enjoyed Moutai during his visit to China where it's considered the 'national liquor’. Made from red sorghum grain grown in Guizhou (Kweichou) Province, the fermented mash is distilled seven times. Batches are kept separate then matured for years in earthenware jars which allow the alcohol to ‘breathe’. Finally, the distillates are subject to an elaborate vatting process, supervised by a Master Blender to achieve the spirit's unique aroma and flavour.

    Often served at state banquets and presented as a diplomatic gift, Moutai's floral / yeasty / grainy flavour has also been compared to soy sauce, while its popularity is such that limited editions have become highly collectable. According to a report by Fortune Magazine, the spirit's "fiery flavour and potential to appreciate in price is driving blistering demand. That in turn has pushed its market value to more than $145 billion, well past British whisky giant Diageo."

    This edition is known more commonly as the ‘original’ Moutai, characterized by its distinct flavour and mellow yet pleasant after-taste. The "Flying Fairy" was awarded the honourable title of National Liquor, the highest accolade for any wine or spirit in China. 43% Alc./Vol.

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    • Nick's Import
    2009 Claxton's Warehouse No.8 Ardmore 14 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)
    Highlands, SCOTLAND
    $199. 99
    Bottle
    $2399.88 Dozen
    ABV: 56.8%

    On the nose, nothing close to as smokey as your average Ardmore, rather, more sherried (confirmed by the label). Classically sweet Highland peat in the taste, sprinkled with cocoa; some biscuity malt and understated dried fruit character but overall, unusually dry and spicy, especially at the finish. Quirky for this distillery. 64 bottles only. Matured in an oloroso sherry octave. 56.8% Alc./Vol. Non chill-filtered. Tasted from a 30ml sample.

    • 92
    • Nick's Import
    2011 Claxton's Warehouse No.8 Tobermory 12 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)
    Isle of Mull, SCOTLAND
    $240. 00
    Bottle
    $2880.00 Dozen
    ABV: 53.2%

    It says Tobermory on the label, but it tastes closer to Ledaig, so medium- peat Tober', or a Ledaig without bristles? Time in an octave has slightly tamed the beast. Besides traces of lanolin, most of those earthy ‘dirty’ notes retreat; Sherry lingers with bittersweet fruit’n'nut chocolate. Like Ledaig, this ruffles up the tastebuds; Unwieldy and raucous, it's a whisky that never quite settles into rhythm or form. 69 bottles from an oloroso sherry octave. 53.2% Alc./Vol. Non chill-filtered. Tasted from a 30ml sample.

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    • Nick's Import
    Watt Whisky Peatsmoke on Gorgie 5 Year Old Cask Strength Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)
    SCOTLAND
    $119. 99
    Bottle
    $1439.88 Dozen
    ABV: 57.1%

    Marrying 42% 5 year old peated blended malt with 12 year old North British grain whisky has resulted in an enormous dessert-styled dram with the textural exuberance of a cask strength single malt. Sweet wood smoke melts into honey drizzled muesli, vanilla cream and dates as the mid palate gathers momentum becoming oily and mouth filling with flickering alcohol and a coastal tang bringing vibrancy to the finish. A bombshell that defies both its age and category. 57.1% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered. 618 bottles produced.

    Notes from the bottlers... Dry peat, soft sherry, distant smoke, toffee shortbread, ginger, custard and black cherries.

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    • Biodynamic
    • Reduced
    2023 Cobaw Ridge Original Block Pinot Noir
    Macedon Ranges, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    Reduced from $105.00
    $99. 99
    Bottle
    $1199.88 Dozen
    ABV: 12%
    Closure: Diam Cork

    Situated 610 meters above sea level and overseeing Central Victoria, the Cobaw Ridge vines thrive in the granite-rich mountain soil, working hard to produce well-balanced grapes. This unique site's challenges, combined with the Cooper's dedication to sustainable and natural practices, result in wines that truly reflect their origin and time. No additives, fining, filtration, or stabilization are applied, except for minimal sulphites before bottling.
    Named after the original Pinot Noir vines planted in 1995 on the property, this wine is crafted from clones 114, 115, and MV6. It has a super-fine and delicate style with concentration and intensity, driven by red fruits with a touch of black. The wine features layers of spice and herbs, with only 5% whole bunch and 25% new oak in this vintage.
    Alc. 12%

    Other Reviews....
    The Original naming refers to the 1995 plantings that first went in the ground at Cobaw Ridge but also aptly describes the Cooper family behind the vines.
    As with many great wines, the more time spent with it, the more the journey is cinematic, which is particularly apt here. On opening, a seamless, svelte and lighter weight red with dark cherry, caraway seed, Aussie bush elements and white pepper dusted in. The more time open, the more big swirls, the build of savoury elements in hazelnut, garam masala spice, spearmint and amaro-like qualities. The texture opened up somewhat too, more expansive, a spread in the palate on guiding trails of gossamer. There are wines that deliver strict bounds of Olympic performance, precise and at the apex, and then those that build as an expressive performance. The latter here, and we’re better for it. Drink 2024 - 2033.
    95 Points
    Mike Bennie - The Wine Front

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    • Biodynamic
    • Reduced
    2023 Cobaw Ridge High Density Pinot Noir
    Macedon Ranges, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    Reduced from $140.00
    $135. 00
    Bottle
    $1620.00 Dozen
    ABV: 12.4%
    Closure: Diam Cork

    Situated 610 meters above sea level and overseeing Central Victoria, the Cobaw Ridge vines thrive in the granite-rich mountain soil, working hard to produce well-balanced grapes. This unique site's challenges, combined with the Cooper's dedication to sustainable and natural practices, result in wines that truly reflect their origin and time. No additives, fining, filtration, or stabilization are applied, except for minimal sulphites before bottling.
    This is the first standalone release from a vineyard planted in 2011, with a density of just under 7000 vines per hectare. It comprises various clones, including 777, Q390-02, Pommard, Able, 115, and MV6. In this vintage, 5% whole bunch and 35% new oak were used. It offers a richer expression compared to the 'Original Black,' emphasizing dark fruits like cherry and plum. The wine has a remarkable density complemented by a touch of spice and savory details. The palate showcases a delicate core with a smooth flow of fruits.
    Alc. 12.4%

    Other Reviews....
    High fidelity, high density, high tension. All happening.
    It’s a wine on the edge, and for personal preferences, that’s mostly where I want my wine to be. It keeps you alert, it keeps you seeking out more information. This wine is imbued with fine, elegant pinosity and shows off refined tannin profile and a sense of complexing minerality. The rub is that its a marginal site, a cool place that delivers a nervous freshness at times, and with that mint, Aussie bush/alpine elements that could irk some who approach this wine. I bet most who do know what they’re in for, know the quality potential inherent, and look for the distinct personality even in the more edgier years. Amongst all this, dark cherry, pitch perfect in freshness and bite, some sweet spice too. Just shy of medium weight. Very compelling. Drink 2024 - 2035.
    95 Points
    Mike Bennie - The Wine Front

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    Bushmills 25 Year Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey (700ml)
    County Antrim, IRELAND
    $1699. 00
    Bottle
    $20388.00 Dozen
    ABV: 46%

    An impressively old Bushmills that spent four years in bourbon and sherry casks before slumbering in an x-Port cask for twenty one years. Bottled at 46% without chill filtration, it will be Irish at its most decadent.

    Other reviews... Spending 21 years in a first-fill ruby port cask has imbued this superb whiskey with firm, plump, and intense fruit flavors with layers of raspberry, black currant fruit pastilles, blackberry jelly, and peppercorn. Bushmills and port casks are a heavenly match, and this has a warm, enveloping fruitiness on the tongue, with raspberry, plum, cranberry sauce, a surge of clove and pepper, milk chocolate, and a dry finish. 94 points - whiskyadvocate.com

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    • Special Order Product – Delayed Dispatch
    2021 Gipsie Jack Shiraz
    Langhorne Creek, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $18. 99
    Bottle
    $227.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2024-2029)
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Inky black heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Sailing out of the glass with plenty of intensity are ripe blackberry, liquorice and dark plum aromas which are complimented by spicy vanillin oak and hints of choc mint. Rich, freshly crushed blackberry and liquorice fruits are interwoven with choc mint and spicy vanillin oak characters. Mid weighted and fleshy it has polished tannins, a youthful freshness and slightly inky finish.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 14.5%

    Dutch Rules New World Dry Gin (700ml)
    Melbourne, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $74. 99
    Bottle
    $899.88 Dozen
    ABV: 42%

    The juniper-infused spirit known as gin has the Netherlands as its spiritual home. Later, England went on to popularise its own 'London Dry', traditionally based on less than a handful of botanicals (juniper, cardamom and coriander). However, the influence of Sri Lanka, Malaysia and other spice islands isn't commonly found, even in contemporary styles. Enter Dutch Gin, founded in 2022 in the Melbourne suburb of Mitcham. Here, botanicals like lemongrass, makrut leaves, chilli, thai basil and ginger are broadening the scope of what gins can taste like. Proprietor, Danny Perera employs a wheat-based spirit which brings a nice smooth mouthfeel to each expression. Step one is to load the still with distillate, then add juniper and dried botanicals to the pot. Once out of the still, the spirits are rested for a couple of weeks to maximise the flavour before diluting to a lower ABV followed by bottling and labelling. Shaken or stirred, Dutch Rules New World Dry gin offers juniper-forward flavours with a citrusy finish for a new everyday favourite. Great in a cocktail or simply with tonic. Other botanicals include pink peppercorn, coriander seed, jasmine, macadamia, green tea, cinnamon and lavender. 42% Alc./Vol.

    Gold Medal - Australian Gin Awards 2024

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    • Special Order Product – Delayed Dispatch
    2023 Kingston Estate Shiraz
    Clare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $16. 99
    Bottle
    $203.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2024-2026)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Dense pitch black heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Aromas of dark plum and liquorice fill the nostrils followed by some smoky vanillin oak and peppered dried herb notes. Rich plum and liquorice flavours are quickly swamped by prominent toasty vanillin oak characters which dominate through the finish. Polished tannins and bright acidity with some spice also evident.
    Drink over the next 1-2 years.
    Alc. 14%

    Dutch Rules Thai Gin (700ml)
    Melbourne, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $74. 99
    Bottle
    $899.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    Hospitality veteran, Danny Perera founded Dutch Rules Gin in 2022. Hailing from Sri Lanka, he wanted to share the influence trade routes from the Dutch East Indies and Spice Islands had on traditional European exports. This Mitcham-based distillery knows its way around a classic juniper-forward number as well as anyone. But it’s the magic that happens when they borrow flavours from South and South-East Asia that's won them a keen following; their Thai Gin, for example - a fragrant gin that is highly aromatic and alive with cardamom, coriander, lemongrass, ginger and makrut lime leaves. Add Thai basil, and just a little bit of spice, and you have one hell of a delicious gin! Perfect in a Lemongrass Collins – a refreshing dance between flavours that's all about Summer. 40% Alc./Vol.

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    2021 Schild Estate Edgar Schild Old Bush Vine Grenache
    Barossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $34. 99
    Bottle
    $419.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2024-2029)
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    From vines planted in 1916 and 1926. Dark red black tinged colour with a dark red hue. Dark raspberry, liquorice and dark cherry aromas sail out of the glass with plenty of gusto followed by some vanillin confectionary like notes, earth and spice. Juicy dark raspberry, ripe cherry and liquorice fruits drive the mid weighted palate and possess a lush feel. Spicy vanillin cedar and earth characters lie underneath. Velvet smooth tannins with a long and succulent finish.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 14.5%

    • 91
    Bushmills 30 Year Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey (700ml)
    County Antrim, IRELAND
    $3199. 00
    Bottle
    $38388.00 Dozen
    ABV: 46%

    With an abundance of stock to draw from, Bushmill’s claims the distinction of being the only producer in Ireland capable of annually releasing ultra-rare, high-age statement expressions like this. Originally distilled in the early 1990s, the company began experimenting in the 2000s with re-casking its single malts to enhance the distillery character, although they didn’t have a specific series in mind for these experiments, until now. The venerable 30 year old was aged for 14 years in bourbon barrels and sherry butts before finishing in first-fill Pedro Ximénez sherry casks for another 16 years. Pedro Ximénez (aka PX) is a dark sweet Sherry style that typically contributes rich dried fruit characteristics. Launched to mark the opening of the new Bushmills Causeway Distillery in 2023, this historical bottling is limited to 1500 bottles globally. 46% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered. Collectable.

    Other reviews... Distilled in 1992 and spent its last 16 years of maturation in first-fill PX sherry casks which give this whiskey a nose of dried strawberries, blueberries, raisins, and chocolate-covered toffees. There’s a sticky PX mouthfeel, with prune juice, morello cherry, dried fig, peppery spice, and clove, adding more pronounced prune flesh, dried vine fruits, vanilla essence, and citrus peel notes before a soothing finish of buttered fruitcake with a spicy kick. 91 points - whiskyadvocate.com

    Dutch Rules Vodka (700ml)
    Melbourne, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $64. 99
    Bottle
    $779.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    If you're looking for a vodka that doesn't taste like just another clear spirit, Dutch Rules will be for you. A deliciously smooth wheat-based pot-distilled spirit with a subtle botanical addition to give it a bit more personality. Pink grapefruit, lime, ginger and hibiscus are upfront with fresh citrus and a subtle floral -spice note on the palate - a great base for any vodka cocktail or perfectly refreshing neat or with a simple addition of soda. 40% Alc./Vol.

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    • 93
    2022 Juniper Canvas Tempranillo
    Margaret River, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $24. 99
    Bottle
    $299.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2024-2029)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Matured for 14 months in a mix of older 300 litre hogheads and 500 litre puncheons. Deep black core with a bright purple red hue. Ripe dark cherry and red liquorice aromas mix with vanillin cedar, earth and spice notes. Rich dark cherry, red liquorice and blueberry fruits carry medium body weight and a fresh youthful feel. Spicy vanillin cedar, fresh herb and delicate earth elements linger underneath. Slightly chewy tannins and bright acidity with a fruit driven, mid length conclusion.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 14%

    Other Reviews…..
    What’s great about the Canvas wines is that they're well made with an emphasis on drinkability. This joven style is jam-packed with exuberant red fruits, cherry-berry cola, sarsaparilla and those distinct woodsy spices, not from oak – just part of the variety’s DNA. It’s refreshing and vibrant, and the tannins are quite precise and a little textural. Loads of fun. Drink by 2028.
    93 Points
    Jane Faulkner – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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    2022 Elderton Barossa Shiraz
    Barossa, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $32. 99
    Bottle
    $395.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2024-2032)
    ABV: 14.8%
    Closure: Stelvin

    From vines up to 128 year old with maturation taking place in predominately older American and French oak puncheons for a period of 24 months. Pitch black heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Liquorice, dark plum and blackberry scents sail out of the glass followed by some vanillin cedar, fennel and subtle peppered earth notes. Rich, velvety and plush, the palate is flooded with dark plum, liquorice and blackberry fruits which meld into a subtlety toasted vanillin oak, blueberry, fennel and peppered earth back drop. Combines the vintages trademark freshness with Barossa’s opulence. Excellent power and silky smooth tannins with a long, succulent conclusion.
    Drink over the next 6-8 years.
    Alc. 14.8%

    Other Reviews…..
    A heady waft of ripe red berries and a freshly mown meadow framed by eucalyptus trees sets the stage for a grand red berry entrance – plush, opulent and proud. This has rich redcurrant and blackberry speaking in a loud, clear voice, with the solid fruit platform propelled by a firm acid seam. It finishes tight, aided by a cluster of fine-grained tannins, which suggests a long, fruitful life in the cellar. Drink 2026-2039.
    94 Points
    Decanter.com

    • 91
    • Organic
    2023 Pittis Rose
    AUSTRIA
    $29. 99
    Bottle
    $359.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2024-2025)
    ABV: 12%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Translucent salmon pink tinged colour. The nose offers up scents of blood orange, peach and water melon followed by some wet stone notes. Tangy blood orange, citrus and water melon fruits have a zingy feel across the palate being underpinned by crisp, energising acidity. Some flinty mineral elements linger through the dry, invigorating finish.
    Drink over the next year.
    Alc. 12%

    • 91
    2023 Vasse Felix Filius Shiraz
    Margaret River, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $26. 99
    Bottle
    $323.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2024-2030)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Matured in 5-7 year old French oak barriques for a period of 12 months. Totally opaque black dark red colour with a bright purple red hue. Peppered dark cherry and plum scents intermix with hints of red liquorice, vanillin cedar, dried meats and scorched earth. The elegant mid weighted palate features red to dark cherry and red liquorice fruits over a peppered meat, earth and subtle spicy vanillin cedar back drop. Fine grained tannins with a savoury mid length conclusion.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

    Hickson House Oyster Shell Gin (700ml)
    Sydney, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA
    $94. 99
    Bottle
    $1139.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    This savoury gin is inspired by Australia’s pristine coastline, infused with seaweed, tarragon, native finger lime, ruby grapefruit and crushed Sydney Rock Oyster shells. It offers a smooth, creamy texture with a delicate hint of salinity balanced with vibrant citrus notes. Comes to life in a classic Martini or a refreshing Gin & Tonic. 40% Alc./Vol.

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    • 95
    2023 Yalumba Vine Vale Grenache - Last Stocks
    Barossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $34. 99
    Bottle
    $419.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2024-2032)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Stelvin

    This old vine Grenache was crafted from two blocks on Yalumba’s Tri-Centenary Vineyard, planted in 1949 and 1929 located in the tiny Barossa Valley sub region of Vine Vale. The two blocks were wild fermented separately - the first 40% whole bunch, the second 33% whole bunch fruit. Maturation took place in older French oak puncheons for a period of 6 months.
    Dark red core with black shaded edges and a bright red hue. Alluring red to dark raspberry, cherry and red liquorice aromas infused with hints of dried clove and graphite sail through the nostrils followed by some peppered earth end notes. Juicy red to dark raspberry, cherry and liquorice fruits overlay a dried herb and peppered earth back drop. Polished tannins finishing long, fresh and succulent.
    Drink over the next 6-8 years.
    Alc. 14%

    Other Reviews…..
    Of all the wines in the Yalumba Grenache collection, for me, this is the value pick. A cracking wine which is seriously good buying. The fruit comes from old bush vines which were planted in 1929 and 1949 in the Tri-Centenary Vineyard in Vine Vale. The two blocks were harvested for the wine, with the first seeing 40% whole bunch fermentation and the second 33%. A garnet/crimson colour, the nose is utterly gorgeous. This is Grenache on steroids. Strawberries and cream, florals, bergamot, spices and cherries. Take everything that is good about Grenache and it is jam-packed into this wine. It also offers that typical Grenache tannin mix of silky and sandy. Showing good balance and length, this is a superb example of a top-notch Barossa Grenache. Drink now and for the next eight years. Drink 2024-2032.
    95 points
    Ken Gargett - WinePilot.com

    • 91
    2023 Les Peyrautins Sauvignon Blanc
    Cotes de Gascogne, FRANCE
    $17. 99
    Bottle
    $215.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2024-2025)
    ABV: 11%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Brilliant pale straw colour with a subtle glimmer of green around the edges and a watery hue. Herbaceous gooseberry and lime scents intermingle with grassy asparagus and citrus notes. Passionfruit and gooseberry flavours carry nice shape across the palate with herbaceous grassy characters and ripe lime also present. Finishes dry with brisk acidity. The well rounded conclusion showing plenty of intensity.
    Drink over the next year.
    Alc. 11%

    • 94
    Distilleries de Provence Orange Colombo Aperitif (750ml)
    Provence, FRANCE
    $49. 99
    Bottle
    $599.88 Dozen
    ABV: 15%

    Lubéron rose wine bestows this Provence novelty with a light orange-pink hue; add to that a maceration of quinquina, curacao and sweet and bitter orange peels and you have something akin to dry vermouth with a strong citrus accent. Enticing notes of orange zest, a delicate herbaceousness and a fine-tuned bittersweet balance makes for a breezy, fresh, feminine aperitif; superb on its own, if you're mixing keep it light - add a dash of soda for a delicious refresher, pour over ice or match it with chocolate desserts. 15% Alc./Vol. 

    • 92
    2022 Ox Hardy Upper Tintara Vineyard Shiraz
    McLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $27. 99
    Bottle
    $335.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2024-2030)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Matured in oak (15% new) for a period of 15 months. Midnight black core with a dark red black tinged hue. Elevated scents of liquorice, plum and black cherry make their way out of the glass trailed by some vanillin cedar, fennel and peppered earth notes. Juicy dark plum, liquorice and black cherry fruits are underscored by fresh acidity with some vanillin cedar, earthy fennel and pepper characters lingering across the back half. Medium bodied it has fine grained tannins and a bright energetic finish.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 14%

    • 93
    • Organic
    • Biodynamic
    2023 Paxton Grenache
    McLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $27. 99
    Bottle
    $335.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2024-2029)
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Aged in well used French oak puncheons for 8 months. Dark red core with black shaded edges and a purple red hue. Dark raspberry, plum juice and liquorice scents are expelled through the nostrils followed by some confectionary and dried herb notes. Juicy dark raspberry and liquorice fruits overlay dark cherry, vanillin earth and spicy pepper characters. Polished yet slightly chewy tannins with fresh acidity and a long succulent finish.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 14.5%

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