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    2023 Nicks Secret YP Single Vineyard Greenock Shiraz
    Barossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    Reduced from $44.99
    $19. 99
    Bottle
    $239.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2025-2030)
    ABV: 13.6%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Produced by a husband and wife team whose wines have previously featured under our Nicks Secret guise, this Shiraz delivers on Barossa Valley’s hallmark power and richness yet is both complex and refined. Sourced from a single vineyard located in the Greenock sub district, it’s matured for 19 months in French oak of which 10% is new.

    Sensuous Barossa Shiraz that combines complexity with a refined opulence.

    Impenetrable inky black heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Filling the nostrils are enticing scents of dark plum, liquorice, blackberry and blueberry which are complimented by some smoked earth, dried herb, vanillin cedar and peppered dried meat notes. Rich, plush and sensuous across the medium to full bodied palate, expansive spicy dark plum, liquorice, black cherry and blueberry fruits overlay a dried herb, scorched earth, subtle black olive and peppered dried meat back drop. Displaying a refined opulence, it has slightly grainy tannins and concludes long, fresh and succulent with a savoury edge.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 13.6%

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    Shiraz sourced from the Materne family vineyard in Greenock; matured in a 3000L French oak vat and puncheons. ******* have been in fine form lately and this shiraz from the western Barossa is on song. It's got a real ferrous, meaty edge this year which is really appealing. Fruit all pure plum, blackberry and black cherry with hints of dried herbs, roasting game meats, earth, olive tapenade, wood spice and pressed flowers. Powdered, sandy tannins, fine, lacy acidity and a core of fruit that travels long and true on the finish. Drink by 2040.
    95 Points
    Dave Brookes – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

    This is the eleventh release I have seen of this wine and this 2023 from a cooler year is easily the best.
    From a single vineyard planted in 1988 just to the north of Greenock, this patch has been farmed by the Materne family for four generations. It sees a seasoned 3000L French oak vat and puncheons (10% new) for 19 months prior to bottling (unfiltered).
    What a start! Dried violets and purple flowers, baked blueberries and mulberries – the opening is fragrant and oh-so inviting. The shape and weight are guided by the 13.6% alcohol and the flow it delivers is blisteringly good. Davidson plums, blue and purple fruits mingle with melted chocolate, black earth, twigs and floral tea. Juicy and devilishly moreish, it moves and sways about with supreme ease. The longer it sits, the more detail comes to the fore. Char, pan juices and cola cling to a captivating finish brushed with delicate spices. A long, moreish length oozes class. Brilliant stuff.
    Drink to ten years+
    95 Points
    QWineReviews.com

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    2021 Yalumba Paradox Shiraz
    Barossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $46. 99
    Bottle
    $563.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2025-2033)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Plush and velvety with a long sumptuous finish.

    One of Yalumba’s distinguished site wines, the Paradox is sourced from the Northern Barossa and is made with an emphasis on velvet like texture and the use of less new oak than many of its counterparts. Maturation taking place in French oak puncheons, with only 10% new oak employed, for a period of 16 months.
    Dense pitch black heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Potent blackberry, dark plum and liquorice aromas waft from the glass followed by some subtlety smoked vanillin cedar, scorched earth and blackpepper notes. Rich and plush the full bodied palate is awash with blackberry, dark plum and liquorice fruit. Smoky vanillin cedar, earthy mocha and peppered fennel elements lie beneath. Outstanding power with velvet smooth tannins and a long sumptuous finish.
    Drink over the next 6-8 years.
    Alc. 14%

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    2024 Wangolina Chardonnay
    Limestone Coast, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $19. 99
    Bottle
    $239.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2025-2027)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin

    A well fleshed, fruit driven Chardonnay with snappy acidity.

    Brilliant water like core with highlights of green around the outskirts. Peach, melon and subtle pear scents are trailed by some green apple notes. Fleshy peach and pear fruits overlay a melon and gently spiced green apple back drop. Snappy acidity with a fresh, fruit driven finish.
    Drink over the next 1-2 years.
    Alc. 13%

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    Pizzolato Prosecco Brut
    Veneto, ITALY
    $23. 99
    Bottle
    $287.88 Dozen
    ABV: 11%
    Closure: Diam Cork

    A fruity Prosecco with zingy acidity.

    A nicely formed mousse sits atop a pale straw coloured base that has a fine bead coursing through it. Elevated pear and ripe apple scents jump out of the glass with hints of honeysuckle, quince and sherbet also evident. Zingy acidity underpins delicious pear, apple and quince flavours with traces of honeysuckle and orange blossom infusions lingering in the background. The dry chalk tinged finish showing a fruity side.
    Alc. 11%

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    2024 Rob Dolan White Label Pinot Gris
    Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $24. 99
    Bottle
    $299.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2025-2027)
    ABV: 13.2%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Fleshy orchard fruits underscored by mouth watering acidity with a vividly tangy finish.

    Salmon pink tinged colour with a watery hue. Delightful pear, apple and honeysuckle aromas are complimented by hints of rosewater and musk. Fleshy pear, apple and quince fruits are underscored by mouth watering acidity. Some delicate musk and light honeysuckle characters tail off through the finish. Slightly tangy feel with a vividly refreshing aftertaste.
    Drink over the next 1-2 years.
    Alc. 13.2%

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    With its 12 hours on skins post-crush, this is a very bright, pale and gentle salmon-pink colour. Shows good varietal typicity with its aromas of white pear and musk, while the palate is gently textured, balanced and refreshing. Good stuff. Drink by 2026.
    94 Points
    Philip Rich – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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    2019 Tutiac Origines Six Chemins Cabernet Sauvignon
    Cotes de Blayes, Bordeaux, FRANCE
    $39. 99
    Bottle
    $479.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2025-2028)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Diam Cork

    A very earthy Bordeaux with dry, chalky tannins and a tertiary focused conclusion.

    Midnight black dark red core with a very dark red hue. Nosing offers up aromas of blackcurrant, black olive and cigar box followed by some earth and subtle spicy leather notes. Mid weighted, the palate is very earthy with some blackcurrant, cigar box, leather and spice elements also evident. Dry, chalky tannins impart some grip onto what is an elegant, tertiary focused conclusion.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 13%

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    2022 Dalrymple Single Site Estate Pipers River Pinot Noir
    Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
    $64. 99
    Bottle
    $779.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Alluringly scented with a light to mid weighted palate decorated with red to dark fruits finishing fresh and elegant.

    Thirty percent whole bunch matured for 10 months in 35% new French oak barriques. Dark red in colour with black toned edges and a red to dark red hue. Alluring violet, dark cherry and strawberry scents drift through the nostrils with ample intensity. Anise, lightly toasted cedar, bramble, dried herb, forest floor and spice notes ensue. Rich red to dark cherry and strawberry fruits unfold across the light to mid weighted palate with savoury nuances of anise, spicy cedar, forest floor, bramble and spicy dried herbs the undercard. Fine grained tannins with a fresh, elegant red to dark fruited finish.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

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    Single-vineyard pinot noir from Dalrymple's home turf in Pipers River. The most lifted and red-fruited of the single-site releases. Bright red cherry, red plum and blood orange fruit tones with underlying hints of Chinese five-spice, dried cranberries, rose petals, biltong, cinnamon and earth. Calm and savoury with some sea spray nuance to the minerally acid pulse, lovely airy red fruits, chalky tannins and a fine, elegant presence. Drink by 2035.
    95 Points
    Dave Brookes – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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    2021 Cantina Vini Tipici Dell'Aretino de'Vasari Chianti
    Tuscany, ITALY
    $24. 99
    Bottle
    $299.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2025-2027)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Mid weighted Chianti with chalky tannins, lively acidity and a slightly bitter finish.

    Deep dark red black colour with a very dark red hue. Spicy tomato leaf aromas are trailed by some red currant, earthy leather and dried herb notes. Mid weighted red currant and red cherry fruits make a well fleshed entrance followed by notions of earth, tomato leaf and spicy dried herbs. Slightly bitter finish with chalky tannins and lively acidity.
    Drink over the next 1-2 years.
    Alc. 13%

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    2019 Les Forts de Latour Pre-Arrival Offer
    Pauillac, Bordeaux, FRANCE
    $450. 00
    Bottle
    $5400.00 Dozen
    Closure: Cork

    Other Reviews....
    The 2019 Les Forts de Latour appears to have tightened up a little since I last tasted it a few years ago. Unwinding in the glass with aromas of sweet cassis fruit mingled with hints of cedar, iris, orange zest and new oak, it's medium to full-bodied, lively and nicely concentrated, with a ripe core of fruit underpinned by chalky structuring tannins. While it's approachable after a decant, it certainly merits additional patience. As readers will remember, this bottling mostly derives from dedicated parcels located further inland from Latour's famous "Enclos," next to Château Haut-Batailley. Drink 2029-2050.
    94+ points
    William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Feb 2025)

    The 2019 Forts de Latour is a tannic, backward wine, as it has always been. Blue/purplish fruit, lavender, graphite, sage and mocha open with a bit of coaxing. Even so, the 2019 is incredibly tight at this stage. Despite its imminent release, I would not dream of touching a bottle any time soon. Rain just before harvest in this warm vintage helped keep things in check and resulted in fairly generous yields of 45 hectoliters per hectare. At the same time, the mid-palate is a bit compact, while the tannins are imposing. Drink 2029-2049.
    95 points
    Antonio Galloni - Vinous (Jan 2025)

    Exquisite aromas of lavender, cigar ash and Spanish cedar with dried citrus follow through to a medium body and a solid palate with powerful, ultrafine and linear tannins. The muscle and long finish are so beautiful. Give it two or three years but already a solid wine. Drink after 2028.
    97 points
    James Suckling (Jan 2025)

    A captivating nose of milk chocolate, cola, cherries, and violets, offering a soft and inviting bouquet. The palate is fully textured, opening gradually to coat the cheeks and tongue in a fine layer of chalky tannins. Juicy and succulent through the mid-palate, it bursts with citrus zest, orange and lemon pith, cranberries, and red cherries. There’s a beautiful interplay of bite and tension, with a sapdi freshness and a mineral core of crushed stones and iron. The finish ends bright, minty, and herbal, delivering great drive and persistence. 3.60pH. Drink 2026-2046.
    94 points
    Georgina Hindle - Decanter (Feb 2025)

    Conditions of Pre Arrival Offer:
    1. There is no minimum order unless stated.
    2. All wines are 750ml unless indicated otherwise.
    3. Payment is due at the time of ordering to secure stocks.
    4. The wines are being collected and shipped in refrigerated containers and are due to arrive in November 2025.
    5. Nicks Wine Merchants reserve the right to pass on any changes in Government duties and taxes and delivery charges from the date of order to the date of final delivery of the wine.
    6. Errors and omissions excepted.
    7. Delivery charges may apply - these can be determined by visiting the Freight Rates page.

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    2024 Stoney Rise Chardonnay
    Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
    $34. 99
    Bottle
    $419.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2025-2028)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin

    A nicely fleshed fruit driven Tassie Chardonnay with brisk acidity.

    Brilliant pale straw colour with flashes of green around the outskirts and a watery hue. Ripe peach and apricot scents mix with some bees wax, citrus, cashew and spice notes. Fleshy peach, nectarine and melon fruits overlay a subtle bees wax, cashew and spice back drop. Brisk acidity with a long generous fruit driven finish that has a dash of spicy cashew to it.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 13%

    Other Reviews…..
    Coal River Valley chardonnay. Light straw in the glass with inviting aromas of white peach, nectarine and citrus with hints of soft spice, white flowers, oatmeal, crushed stone, nougat, clotted cream and a wisp of struck flint. A picture of clarity and tension with a swoop of pithy texture, a mealy tide slowly retreating and some lovely grapefruit pith notes as the wine retreats. Drink by 2032.
    95 Points
    Dave Brookes – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

    Oh look at this wine coming in at a heady 13%. Joe is flying into the Danger Zone, like Kenny Loggins, although the label says it goes well with ‘Russian Hip Hop’. Unusually this is from down south, Coal Valley, rather than Tamar.
    This has a bit more flavour than is usual, and the acidity seems a bit keener too, and really drives the wine along. There’s white peach, green apple, a saline edge, a flicker of aniseed and spice, along with some oatmeal savoury stuff and samphire. Sports some grapefruit and lemon peel on a finish of intensity and excellent length. Even as a young wine it offers complexity and no shortage of interest, though I reckon it may be better again with another year or two in bottle. Very good.
    94 Points
    Gary Walsh – The Wine Front

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    2022 Glaetzer Wallace Shiraz Grenache
    Barossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $19. 99
    Bottle
    $239.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Rich, concentrated and opulent with a long juicy yet slightly chewy conclusion.

    A blend of 75% Shiraz and 25% Grenache sourced from vines between 50 to 100 years old. The Shiraz component which is matured for 16 months in 2-3 year old French (80%) and American oak (20%) barrels lends backbone, flesh and body to the wine. Whilst the Grenache which sees no oak contact brings a soft, vibrant juiciness.
    Midnight black core with a dark red black tinged hue. Elevated dark to black raspberry and liquorice aromas lead the way trailed by some dark cherry, scorched earth, vanillin spice and blackpepper notes. Rich, concentrated and opulent in its feel across the medium to full bodied palate, succulent black raspberry, liquorice and black cherry fruits hold sway over a vanillin spice, scorched earth and pepper background. Outstanding power and depth with a sturdy yet polished tannin structure leading into a long juicy yet slightly chewy conclusion.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 14.5%

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    2024 Nashdale Lane Pinot Gris
    New South Wales, AUSTRALIA
    $26. 99
    Bottle
    $323.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2025-2027)
    ABV: 13.2%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Rich and luscious with a long enveloping finish laced with traces of ginger spice.

    Brilliant apricot tinged colour with a watery hue. Pronounced ripe pear, red apple and rosewater scents sail out of the glass followed by some musk and faint ginger notes. Rich and luscious the palate sports ripe pear, red apple and musk flavours over a delicate quince and ginger spice back drop. Brisk acidity with a long enveloping conclusion that’s laced with traces of ginger spice.
    Drink over the next 1-2 years.
    Alc. 13.2%

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    2024 Opawa Sauvignon Blanc
    Marlborough, NEW ZEALAND
    $23. 99
    Bottle
    $287.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2025-2026)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Zingy, intensely flavoured Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.

    Brilliant pale straw colour with flashes of green around the edges and a watery hue. Pungent aromas of herbaceous gooseberry and citrus intermix with grassy asparagus and delicate capsicum notes. Crunchy gooseberry, citrus and passionfruit flavours are delivered with plenty of intensity over a herbaceous grassy back drop. Crisp acidity with a long zingy finish.
    Drink over the next year.
    Alc. 13.5%

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    2023 Cantine Pra Classico Otto Soave
    Veneto, ITALY
    $37. 99
    Bottle
    $455.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2025-2027)
    ABV: 12%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Scrumptious pear, lime and green apple fruits with refreshing acidity and a moreish finish.

    Located in the heart of the Soave Classico DOC near Verona, Cantine Pra is run by brothers Sergio and Graziano Pra, the former tending the estates 25 hectares of vineyards and the latter in charge of the cantine. The Pra range of wines are considered to be one of the benchmarks for the region.
    Brilliant pale straw colour with a greenish tint to the edges and a watery hue. Lime, pear and green apple scents unfurl from the glass followed by some fresh herb and stony mineral notes. Scrumptious pear, lime and green apple fruits drive the lip smacking palate with infusions of fresh herbs, wet slate and minerals laid out across the back half. Refreshing acidity finishing long and moreish.
    Drink over the next 1-2 years.
    Alc. 12%

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    2023 Larnook Blewitt Springs Grenache
    McLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $42. 99
    Bottle
    $515.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2025-2033)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Stelvin

    A juicy Grenache with explosive power yet tense and sculptured in its feel.

    Dark red core with black shaded edges and a red hue. Jumping out of the glass with plenty of intensity are red to dark raspberry, red liquorice and cherry aromas which are trailed by some vanillin confectionary, crushed rock and pepper notes. Exploding across the mid weighted palate are delicious red to dark raspberry, red liquorice and cherry fruits which are framed by muscular like tannins and energetic acidity. Tense yet powerful it sees notions of crushed rock, fresh herb infusions and pepper extend right through to a very long and juicy yet sculptured finish.
    Drink over the next 6-8 years.
    Alc. 14%

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    Centurion estate vines on deep sandy soil; matured in old French puncheons for eight months. Elegant and fragrant, and savoury with it, flush with amarena cherry, fresh redcurrant, strawberry, cranberry, rhubarb, cinnamon, musk, rosewater and sumac. This is expressly pretty and lithe, eschewing heft for vigour – with a finely structured line of nebbiolo-esque tannin – and that feels a function of site, vintage and vine material as much as purposeful stewardship. It’s no blockbuster – if that’s even relevant these days – but it surely is a lovely, lovely thing. This is an address on the rapid ascent. Drink by 2030.
    95 Points
    Marcus Ellis – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

    This has all the hallmarks of modern-day Grenache in the high quality spectrum from this area. It’s expressive, and light-footed, though at no expense to power and detail. 100 year old bush vines rooted in the coveted sandy soils of Blewitt Springs at the Larnook vineyard. 25% whole bunch and matured in old French puncheons for eight months. Lifted white pepper sits above red cherry, strawberry, raspberry, rhubarb and sweet pops of plum before an emergent savoury drive of warm sand and tilled earth builds beneath. Air unlocks further earthen notes along with rhubarb and a subtle saline twang adding allure. There’s an interesting interplay of red fruit compote, earth and spice that packs this with interest and intrigue. The palate is svelte, fine and restrained while still brilliantly intense with unmistakable old vine depth. Raspberry, plum, warm sand, and white pepper sit within fine, powdery tannins and red fruited acidity. The finish is long and wonderfully poised. There’s fine detail here, and excellent complexity. A classy release of excellent depth and character.
    95 Points
    Tom Kline – WinePilot.com

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    2022 Wynns Coonawarra Estate Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon
    Coonawarra, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $32. 99
    Bottle
    $395.88 Dozen
    Cellar: 8 - 10 Years (2033-2035)
    ABV: 13.4%
    Closure: Stelvin

    A classic, elegant Coonawarra Cabernet that shows ample richness and depth.

    Dense inky black heart with a deep dark purple black tinged hue. Red to black currant, red liquorice and mulberry aromas swamp the olfactory senses followed by some dusty vanillin cedar, subtle tobacco and gentle bay leaf notes. Elegant red to black currant and red liquorice fruits line the palate framed by sturdy, fine grained tannins and a youthful freshness. Showing ample richness and depth, notions of spicy vanillin cedar, delicate tobacco, gentle earth and bay leaf are evident through the back half. Still a touch restrained, it nonetheless finishes long and expressive.
    Cellar 8-10 years.
    Alc. 13.4%

    Other Reviews……
    21 days on skins and matured for 16 months in new and seasoned French oak hogsheads and barriques. The colour is a deeply pigmented magenta. The purity of just-ripe, immaculate blackberries, currants and plums is astounding. It’s almost stark in its pureness of fruit and restraint of oak additions. Elongated tannins and lingering acidity with Nyon olive brine, nutmeg and the slightest touch of fresh picked bay leaf. Confident and completely unsullied. Stunning now and will only improve with age. This is a testament to scintillating fruit and the winemaker’s appreciation of it. Drink by 2038.
    96 points
    Shanteh Wale – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

    This is the 67th vintage of this famous Australian wine first made in 1954, sourced from the best fruit of the Terra Rosa strip through Coonawarra. There have been some truly exceptional Black Labels over the years, and this is certainly right up there with the best of them. Typically, elegant and stylishly refined with bright fruits a feature. The fine tannin and oak combination support the firm thread through the core. It’s a wine with remarkable ageing potential. In fact, there are few better value cellaring wines than this icon. Drink 2024-2054.
    96 points
    Ray Jordan – WinePilot.com

    2022 Domaine de la Pousse d'Or Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses Premier Cru
    Burgundy, FRANCE
    $1175. 00
    Bottle
    $14100.00 Dozen
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Cork

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    As one might expect, this possesses the spiciest nose to this point with its wonderfully floral red berry fruit aromas. The borderline painfully intense flavors possess a super-sleek and chiseled mouthfeel that is akin to rolling small rocks around the mouth on the dusty, moderately austere, compact and built-to-age finale. I would strongly recommend not touching a bottle of this beauty before at least 10 years have passed. Drink through 2034+.
    92-95 points
    Allen Meadows - Burghound

    2022 Domaine de la Pousse d'Or Volnay Caillerets - Clos des 60 Ouvrees Premier Cru
    Burgundy, FRANCE
    $299. 00
    Bottle
    $3588.00 Dozen
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Cork

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    An exotically spicy and broadly floral-suffused nose is comprised mostly by ripe plum and black cherry scents. The super-sleek and highly energetic medium weight flavors brim with both dry extract and an almost aggressive minerality on the precise intense, balanced and lingering finish that, like the Bousse d'Or, would benefit from better depth. Even so, this is very classy juice with the aging potential to match. Drink through 2034+.
    92-94 points
    Allen Meadows - Burghound

    2022 Domaine de la Pousse d'Or Corton Clos Du Roi Grand Cru
    Burgundy, FRANCE
    $350. 00
    Bottle
    $4200.00 Dozen
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Cork

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    Here a more reticent and cooler nose is both gamier and spicier. The super-sleek medium-bodied flavors possess a gorgeous mouthfeel together with solid power on the more refined and ever-so-slightly longer and notably firmer finish. This is impeccably well-balanced but in contrast to the Bressandes, extended patience will absolutely be necessary, indeed I would suggest not touching a bottle before 10 years of age. Drink through 2037+.
    92-95 points
    Allen Meadows - Burghound

    2022 Domaine de la Vougeraie Beaune Les Greves Premier Cru
    Burgundy, FRANCE
    $190. 00
    Bottle
    $2280.00 Dozen
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Cork

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    More evident wood influence is present on the beautifully layered aromas of red and dark cherry, forest floor, spice and pretty floral nuances. The rich, moderately concentrated and palate soaking medium-bodied flavors display focused power on the firm, serious and built-to-age finale. This is excellent and well-worth a look provided you intend to cellar it for at least 5 or so years first. Drink through 2034+.
    91-94 points
    Allen Meadows - Burghound

    A pretty mid crimson purple. The nose shows some expression of attractive ripe fruit, which builds beautifully on the palate, more red fruit than black. Indeed, the Beaune Grèves is built more on a fruit acid structure with just a few light tannins at the finish. Notably persistent, but not a bone crunching Grèves. Drink from 2030-2037.
    91-94 points
    Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy

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    2022 Domaine de la Vougeraie Corton Le Clos du Roi Grand Cru
    Burgundy, FRANCE
    $435. 00
    Bottle
    $5220.00 Dozen
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Cork

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    A wonderfully spicy broad-ranging nose features pure notes of wild red currant, leather, earth and a hint of wood influence. The delicious, vibrant and muscular medium weight plus flavors possess a beguiling mid-palate texture while exuding a subtle bead of minerality on the balanced, lingering and youthfully austere finale. This is excellent though a wine destined for long-term keeping. Drink through 2037+.
    92-95 points
    Allen Meadows - Burghound

    The 2022 Corton Le Clos du Roi Grand Cru has an attractive, quite floral bouquet with rose petal scents infusing the lively red berry fruit. Fine mineralité in the background. The palate is medium-bodied with finely-knit tannins, one of the most saline of Vougeraie's reds, with a sense of tension on the finish. Excellent. Drink 2027-2048.
    93-95 points
    Neal Martin - Vinous

    20% destemmed fruit is placed at the bottom of the vat, then the rest follows in whole bunches. An excellent fresh purple colour, with a glossy, charming bouquet, then a steely backbone which shows off the elegant style of the fruit to good effect. Not massively intense but very consistent throughout with a good long finish. Drink from 2030-2038.
    92-95 points
    Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy

    1981 The Macallan 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)
    Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
    $6999. 00
    Bottle
    $83988.00 Dozen
    ABV: 43%

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

    A very rare Macallan vintage 18 year old. Packaged in the round cylinder instead of the square white boxes makes it all the more unusual. 43% Alc./Vol.

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    [1980 vintage tasted] Colour: full amber (on the right - the new one's on the left. Colour consistency?) Nose: much more sherried than the new one, that’s for sure. Wine, orange peel, chocolate, wood… Somewhat more tannic (cocoa). Extremely classic but not too complex – less complex than most 18 yo distilled in the seventies, I’d say. It gets quite smoky and even sort of peaty after a moment. Hints of hot caramel, fresh vanilla, butterscotch, light tobacco (Virginia). Even some incense develops after a few minutes. Very nice, that’s for sure… Mouth: oh! Nice! So much bolder and richer than the new one! Creamy, on apricot syrup, quince syrup, orange marmalade, sweet white wine… It’s really like a fruit jam! I’ll try it for breakfast… Yet, it’s perhaps not as thrilling as some of his older brothers, but it sure sends the new one back to school. Hints of smoke, cake, cinnamon, aniseed. Again and again, a classic, lacking just a little oomph. 87 points - whiskyfun.com

    Johnnie Walker 18 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky (700ml)
    SCOTLAND
    $169. 99
    Bottle
    $2039.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

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

    At the time of writing, this appears to be one of the latest incarnations of what was previously known as Johnnie Walker 'Platinum'. The most important question remains unanswered: Has the blend changed? 40% Alc./Vol.

    Darling Distillery Vodka (700ml)
    Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $56. 99
    Bottle
    $683.88 Dozen
    ABV: 38%

    Part of the Melbourne-based distillery's "Speed Rack Series". This neutral vodka is bottled at 38% for a velvety texture, perfect for sipping neat or mixing into your favourite cocktails.

    Nikka Yoichi 10 Year Old Single Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml)
    Hokkaido, JAPAN
    $299. 00
    Bottle
    $3588.00 Dozen
    ABV: 45%

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

    Nikka's Yoichi 10 year old was re-released in 2022 after being discontinued since 2015. It's still in very limited amounts (only 9000 bottles per year, after such a long absence). In comparison, the new release sees a packaging update and is chill-filtered while its predecessor wasn’t. Reported to be Bourbon barrel matured, the style is fruity, medium bodied, gently spicy and overall, slightly restrained. 45% Alc./Vol.

    Glen Moray 16 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - Scottish Highland Regiments
    Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
    $199. 00
    Bottle
    $2388.00 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

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

    There have been dozens of these Glen Moray's celebrating Scotland's historic Highland Regiments, many of the older ones in tin canisters. This expression looks to be a more recent release and has been aged for at least 16 years before being bottled at 40% alc./Vol.

    Other reviews....
    Rather a shame that they keep bottling a 16 yo at 40% vol. Now, it’s at 50€ a skittle in France. Colour: gold. Nose: it hasn’t got the 10’s fresher vibrancy, and I’m finding rather more buttery, although it does get nicely citrusy and golden-syrupy after a few seconds. I quite like these notes of warm hay and pastries! Lavender and leather honeys. Mouth: look, I think this is very good. Nice lemony/bready arrival, then walnuts, an unexpected touch of salt, and a little fudge. Orange blossom water. Finish: short/medium, fudge-y, then spicier. Cinnamon cake. Dry aftertaste (tea). Comments: it’s got the style and the quality of some ueber-blend. Royal Salute and such. So, almost a bargain! 84 points - whiskyfun.com

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    2022 Seabrook The Merchant Shiraz
    Barossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    Reduced from $29.99
    $27. 99
    Bottle
    $335.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2025-2030)
    ABV: 14.7%
    Closure: Stelvin

    The Seabrook family have a long history in the Australian wine industry, dating back to 1878 when William Seabrook established one of Australia’s earliest wine merchants, W.J. Seabrook & Son. Today, fifth generation member Hamish Seabrook carries on the tradition. After graduating from Adelaide University with a bachelor of Oenology, Hamish went on to work and make wine for Best’s Great Western where industry legend Viv Thomson took him under his wing. After several other senior winemaking roles, Hamish went on to establish his own brand continuing the families long involvement in the wine industry.
    The fruit for this wine was sourced from Seabrook’s Home Block vineyard located on the eastern ridge of Barossa Valley. The rows are orientated north south and the vineyard captures most of the afternoon sun, this coupled with the aspect, allow perfect conditions for early ripening. Matured for 24 months in barrel.

    Thick and seductive with black fruits layered across a sumptuously rich palate.

    Super dense inky black heart with a near equally deep dark red black hue. Intense dark plum, liquorice and blackberry scents waft from the glass followed by some black cherry, vanillin oak, scorched earth and peppered fennel notes. Bold, lush and voluptuously textured the palate is drenched end to end in spicy black plum, liquorice and black cherry fruits which meld into a vanillin oak, scorched earth and peppered fennel back drop. Boasting magnificent power, richness and density it has velvet smooth tannins and a long super seductive finish. Blockbuster stuff!
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 14.7%

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    2024 Brokenwood Chardonnay
    AUSTRALIA
    $26. 99
    Bottle
    $323.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2025-2030)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Generously fleshed and richly fruited with a refined creaminess to the long finish.

    Fruit was sourced primarily from Beechworth (70%) with some additional inputs from the Yarra Valley (19%) and Hunter Valley (11%). It was fermented using natural yeast in French oak barrels, 22% new oak, with a small portion fermented in stainless steel tanks.
    Brilliant pale straw colour with a greenish glimmer to the edges and a watery hue. Flashy white peach, pear and dried honey scents sail through the nostrils trailed by some cashew, biscuity nougat and spice notes. Generously fleshed white peach, nectarine and dried honey flavours are delivered with ample concentration and textural volume. Layered across the back half are biscuity nougat, citrus and delicate spicy cashew elements. Good underlying freshness finishing long and richly fruited with a refined creaminess to it’s feel.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 13%

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    2024 Torbreck Woodcutter’s Rose
    Barossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $21. 99
    Bottle
    $263.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2025-2027)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Stelvin

    A gorgeously rounded Rose with tangy acidity and a finish that’s dry, savoury and spicy.

    Made using the Saignee method from Mataro grapes with 30% of the wine undergoing barrel fermentation and aging in seasoned French oak hogsheads for 3 months.
    Translucent salmon colour. Spicy peach and blood orange aromas mix with hints of pomegranate and wet stone. Gorgeously round and supple in the mouth, delicious peach, raspberry, pomegranate and blood orange fruits overlay a delicate Turkish delight and wet stone back drop. Excellent intensity and tangy acidity finishing dry, savoury and spicy.
    Drink over the next 1-2 years.
    Alc. 14%

    Other Reviews....
    The 2024 Woodcutter's Rosé is 100% Mataro (Mourvèdre, for those not in Australia or Portugal), and the wine conveys earthy richness and density endemic to the variety. This is ripe and full, with flowers and red fruit on the nose and an array of brick dust, sandalwood, hung deli meat and crushed rocks through the finish. The wine was matured in a combination of stainless steel (70%) and old oak for three months. Strawberry, mulberry and blood plum complete the fruit profile. 14% alcohol, sealed under screw cap. Drink 2025-2029.
    92 points
    Erin Larkin - Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate

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    2022 Provenance Geelong Chardonnay
    Geelong, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $49. 99
    Bottle
    $599.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)
    ABV: 12.9%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Rich and creamy textured yet fresh with medium to full body weight and a long refined finish.

    Brilliant pale straw colour with greenish tinged edges and a watery hue. Delightful white peach and dried honey scents emanate from the glass complimented by hints of crème brulee, citrusy nougat, delicate cashew and spice. Rich and creamy textured with medium to full body weight, the palate is layered with fleshy white peach, dried honey, citrusy nougat, crème brulee and subtle roasted cashew, faint infusions of gun flint. Mouthfilling yet fresh it has a long refined finish.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 12.9%

    Other Reviews….
    Whole-bunch pressed, settled overnight and racked to French barriques (38% new) the next day. Some mlf depending on the batch. The richest and most powerful of the three ’22 regional chardonnays from Provenance. Here you'll find aromas of ripe stone fruits, toasted cashew and a little vanillin from the oak, which has already been absorbed by the fruit. Textured, structured and long. Buy all three chardonnays on release and have fun comparing them! Drink by 2029.
    96 Points
    Philip Rich – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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    Basil Hayden Red Wine Cask Finish Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (700ml)
    Kentucky, UNITED STATES
    Reduced from $89.99
    $59. 99
    Bottle
    $719.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    An exclusive travel retail release partially aged in Californian red wine casks adding a touch of cherry to the profile. 40% Alc./Vol.

    Other reviews... The march of Basil Hayden whiskey releases continues with yet another special expression, this one starting with standard Basil Hayden bourbon, then finishing it in California red wine casks. There’s no information on the finishing process (or much else) beyond that descriptor, so let’s simply dive in. The dissonance here is immediate. The nose is sweet and fruity — some cherry and some strawberry — but undercut with an emphatic, doughy note of unbaked bread, almost yeasty. There are notes of vanilla and chocolate to be found, but they’re mild, quite tempered on the whole, as if something is keeping them in check. The palate shifts the picture, to be sure. Here that doughy character reveals its darker, woodier underbelly, and red wine tannin quickly comes flooding into the picture. Bitter and pushy, a char-heavy note clings to the back of the throat, emerging notes of grape skins and cloves forcing those elements to double down. Things get even more hoary with time in glass, the red wine elements really beginning to dominate alongside notes of torched wood, toasted sesame seeds, and cabernet jelly. Despite glimpses of chocolate, vanilla, and even some toasted coconut along the way, the whiskey remains tough and tight on the finish. Fans of other Basil Hayden whiskeys won’t see much family resemblance here. - drinkhacker.com

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    2023 Josmeyer Le Kottabe Riesling
    Alsace, FRANCE
    $64. 99
    Bottle
    $779.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2025-2030)
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Diam Cork

    A texturally full Riesling that finishes brisk, dry and slatey.

    Bright straw colour with a watery hue. Aromas of red apple, pear and lime have a gentle honeysuckle overlay with some quince and spice notes also evident. The palate is quite rich and texturally full with red apple skin, lime, dried pear and quince flavours overlaying delicate honeysuckle and spice elements. Brisk acidity enlivening the dry slatey finish.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years
    Alc. 12.5%

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    2023 Novum Pinot Noir
    Marlborough, NEW ZEALAND
    $59. 99
    Bottle
    $719.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2025-2033)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Diam Cork

    Supple, light and fresh, this is an elegant Marlborough Pinot that finishes long and savoury.

    Dark red in colour with black toned edges and a bright red hue. Drifting through the nostrils are a mix of sour to red cherries and winter strawberries infused with a mix of fresh herbs, earthy graphite like notes, stalk and spicy cedar. Supple, light and fresh in its feel across the elegant palate, flavours of red cherry and strawberry meld into a discreet back drop of forest floor, brambly cedar, subtle clove and spice. Seamlessly integrated, fine grained tannins with a long savoury finish that has a polished feel to it.
    Drink over the next 6-8 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

    Other Reviews…..
    Alluring red cherries, fig hearts and lingonberry jam. Fallen autumn leaves and raw cacao beans. A smattering of orange bitters and apple skin. Densely packed, powdery tannins stand tall amongst the freshness of crunchy acidity. There is a pumice stone mineral quality and plenty of length and line. This is only beginning to hit its straps and will cellar well for another few years. Novum are bursting from the gates and taking charge. Drink by 2030.
    95 Points
    Shanteh Wale – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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    2023 Journeys End Naturist Chardonnay
    South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $17. 99
    Bottle
    $215.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2025-2029)
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    A nicely fleshed, mid weighted Chardonnay with a gently creamy finish.

    Brilliant pale straw to straw colour with subtle flashes of green around the edges and a watery hue. A mix of peach, apricot and honeycomb aromas show ample intensity out of the glass with hints of butterscotch, crème brulee and spicy nougat also evident. Showing more refinement than the nose would suggest, fleshy peach, apricot and subtle honeycomb flavours are layered across the mid weighted palate. Traces of crème brulee and spice play the undercard. Nicely integrated freshness with a gently creamy medium length finish.
    Drink over the next 3-4 years.
    Alc. 12.5%

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    2023 Emilian Parcel Selection Pinot Noir
    Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $29. 99
    Bottle
    $359.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin

    A light, eloquently detailed Pinot that shows good freshness and a savoury red fruited finish.

    Includes 15% whole bunch with aging taking place in 2 year old French oak for a period of 7 months. Dark red in colour with black toned edges and a bright red hue. Elevated violet, sour to red cherry, strawberry and clove scents carry a perfumed like quality with some forest floor and spicy cedar notes also evident. Light in body the palate is eloquently detailed with red cherry and strawberry fruits which meld into a spicy back drop of forest floor, cedar and dried herbs. Showing plenty of underlying freshness it has elegant, fine boned tannins and a savoury red fruited finish.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 13%

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    2022 Tumblong Hills Table of Plenty Nero d’Avola
    Gundagai, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA
    $19. 99
    Bottle
    $239.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2025-2028)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Stelvin

    A juicy red fruited Nero with slightly chalky tannins and nervy acidity.

    Red to dark red core with black shaded edges and a bright red hue. Spicy red to dark cherry, liquorice and earth scents mix with a whiff of incense and Mediterranean herbs. Juicy raspberry, cherry and red liquorice fruits overlay an earthy incense and spice back drop. Slightly chalky tannins and lively acidity with a savoury red fruited finish.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 14%

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    2022 Glaetzer Anaperenna Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon
    Barossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $49. 99
    Bottle
    $599.88 Dozen
    ABV: 15%
    Closure: Cork

    Rich and dense yet refined, this classic blend combines the generosity of Shiraz with Cabernets structure.

    A blend of 82% Shiraz and 18% Cabernet Sauvignon. The Shiraz vines are aged between 30 and 100 years old, and the Cabernet between 30 and 130. Yields are 2.5 tonnes per hectare with the fruit fermented in 1 and 2 tonne open fermenters and hand plunged 3 times daily. Matured for 16 months in 100% new oak hogshead barrels (92% French and 8% American).
    Impenetrable black as night heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. A heady mix of blackberry, liquorice and blackcurrant scents greet the nostrils followed by some dark plum, vanillin cedar, subtle earthy tobacco and bay leaf notes. Rich and dense yet refined, blackberry, liquorice and dark plum fruits seamlessly integrate with Cabernets blackcurrant component. Possessing fine grained tannins together with a vivid freshness, spicy vanillin cedar, delicate earthy tobacco and pepper elements linger across the back half. Expressive yet showing great definition and brimming with energy, it finishes long and elegant.
    Cellar 8-10 years.
    Alc. 15%

    Other Reviews……
    The 2022 Anaperenna Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon is so attractive on the nose, with red berries and roses, abundant, glossy fruits and an attractive balance of spice to go with it. These Glaetzer wines are full-bodied yet sleek, and while this is certainly ripe, it is in no way dull or overdone because of that. It has notes of raspberry, dark chocolate, cherry (ripe in its way) and licorice. There are layers of jubes/pastilles, plump fruit, earth and plenty of ductile tannin, and oak is tucked away in there too—all things writ large yet svelte. 15% alcohol, sealed under screw cap. Drink 2024-2037.
    95 Points
    Erin Larkin – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

    A deeply coloured cabernet sauvignon, one possessed of opulent black-fruited heft and a slightly broody disposition. Ben Glaetzer's wines are no wallflowers. There is no expectation of pontificating on space or filigree. You just stare at the glass, google-eyed at its latent power and opulence. Not a herbaceous bone in this wine's torso. Just thick black fruits, licorice, earth, graphite, fine, sandy tannins and a smooth, hydraulically consistent flow of rich fruit far into the distance. Drink by 2043.
    95 Points
    Dave Brookes – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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    2023 Clowns in the Rain Single Vineyard Pinot Noir
    Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $44. 99
    Bottle
    $539.88 Dozen
    Minimum 6 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2025-2028)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Sleek, vibrant, fruit driven Yarra Valley Pinot Noir.

    Aged for 6 months in seasoned French oak. Dark red core with black shaded edges and a vibrant red hue. Fragrant violet, red to dark cherry and wild strawberry scents blossom out of the glass with some anise, fresh herb and spice notes also evident. Delicious strawberry, cherry and raspberry fruits line what is a sleek palate with infusion of fresh herbs and spicy anise in the background. Polished tannins and brisk acidity with a juicy mid length conclusion.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

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    2024 Wangolina Pinot Gris
    Limestone Coast, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $19. 99
    Bottle
    $239.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2025-2027)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Lusciously fruited with zippy underlying acidity.

    Brilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Pear and red apple aromas intermix with hints of lime and a faint whiff of honeysuckle. Luscious pear, apple and honeysuckle flavours are underscored by zippy acidity with some musk elements trailing off into the distance. Showing good intensity, it finishes dry, fresh and amply fruited.
    Drink over the next 1-2 years.
    Alc. 13%

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    2023 Symons Pinot Noir
    Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $44. 99
    Bottle
    $539.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2025-2029)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    A fragrantly scented Pinot, with delicious red to dark fruit, vibrant acidity and refined tannins.

    Fermented with a mixture of de-stemmed and whole bunches with maturation taking place in French oak barriques and puncheons for approximately 8 months. Semi translucent red to dark red colour with a light red hue. Fragrant scents of red to dark cherry, wild strawberry, violet and anise stream through the nostrils with excellent intensity. Some brambly cedar, dried herb, subtle forest floor and spice notes ensue. Delicious red to dark cherry and strawberry fruits meander across the palate underscored by vibrant acidity. Traces of anise, infusions of fresh herbs, forest floor and spicy cedar elements lie underneath. Refined tannins with a fresh mid length finish.
    Drink over the next 3-4 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

    Other Reviews….
    Fruit off three vineyards: 65/25/10% Georgica at Red Hill/Stanley Road, Merricks/Robinson in Tuerong. Destemmed (bar 10% whole bunches in a separate fermenter), cold soak for a week and all gently-does-it before being pressed to French oak (mostly puncheons, 10% new, aged eight months); unfiltered. A note from Mike Symons adds, "one barrel was a bit leesy hence clarity is not perfect, maybe also reflective of my eyesight when racking". Ah, how I have missed you. Nothing wrong with the clarity – this is a light garnet hue. Lots of twiggy/bunchy fragrance and flavour, red and morello cherries, Campari, roasted tomatoes, a bit of exotica with joss sticks and rosewood, balsam fir, too. You have to dig the strong bunchy character to get into this. The palate is lighter framed, yet sinewy tannins and perky acidity work together. Drink 2024-2031.
    93 Points
    Jane Faulkner - Halliday's Australian Wine Companion

    A blend of Georgica 65% (Red Hill), Robinson 10% (Tuerong) and Stanley Road 25% (Merricks). Mike Symons talks about his relationship with Will Byron (hot) and Barney Flanders (less hot, but kind of hot), who all help each other out a bit with little fruit parcels they all like. A fruit-loving MP triumvirate here, of sorts. This gets 10% whole bunch, and 10% new oak.
    This is a spicy and frisky sort of wine. Strawberry, cherry, smoked paprika and red capsicum, plenty of spice (cardamom in particular), some mint and floral top notes. It’s quite tangy and lively, with a cool spicy feel to it, poached strawberry, a lick of graphite tannin and a bright finish of good length. You have to like them a little more sappy, but it’s good in that style. Drink 2024-2030.
    93 Points
    Gary Walsh – The Wine Front

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    2021 Alkimi The Mistral Series Marsanne
    Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $37. 99
    Bottle
    $455.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2025-2030)
    ABV: 13.8%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Rich and mouth filling with a creamy like texture counterpointed by an energetic freshness.

    Brilliant very pale straw colour with a distinct glimmer of green around the outskirts and a watery hue. Fresh peach and honeysuckle aromas are trailed by apricot and a whiff of ginger spice. Rich and ripe, fleshy peach, pear and apricot fruits intermix with honeysuckle and subtle ginger spice. A full, creamy like textural feel is counterpointed by an energetic freshness. Long mouth filling finish.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 13.8%

    Other Reviews….
    From 1994 plantings comes this expressive 2021 Marsanne which opens up with generous and complex aromas of warm butter, apricot and honeysuckle with beautifully integrated oak ferment and maturation. Deliciously textural with complex flavours of marzipan in a savoury and refined package that holds over a lengthy, subtle finish. An outstanding Australian Marsanne expression. Drink 2024-2030.
    93 Points
    Angus Hughson – WinePilot.com

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    2024 Tulloch Vineyard Selection Verdelho
    Hunter Valley, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA
    $17. 99
    Bottle
    $215.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2025-2026)
    ABV: 15%
    Closure: Stelvin

    A fruity Verdelho that has good textural volume and a zippy finish.

    Brilliant water like colour with a faint greenish tinge around the outskirts. Intense lime, tropical fruit and green apple aromas fill the nostrils followed by some slatey mineral notes. Scrumptious lime, green apple and tropical fruit flavours are delivered with ample concentration over a flinty mineral base. Good textural volume with crisp acidity finishing long and zippy.
    Drink over the next year.
    Alc. 15%

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    2022 Bleasdale Mulberry Tree Cabernet Sauvignon
    Langhorne Creek, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $18. 99
    Bottle
    $227.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    An elegant mid weighted Cabernet sporting red fruits.

    Very deep black dark red colour with a dark red hue. Bay leaf laced scents of red to black currant and mulberry emanate from the glass with some spicy vanillin cedar, subtle tobacco and black olive notes also chiming in. The elegant mid weighted palate sports red currant and mulberry fruits over a cedary tobacco, spicy black olive and bay leaf infused back drop. Fine grained tannins with a medium length finish.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

    Other Reviews…..
    This is a beauty. Buy this. It's plump, it's controlled, it's generous and it's distinctive. It tastes of iodine and plum, peppercorn and cedar, and while it feels powerful through the palate, the finish is as neat as a pin. Drink by 2030.
    93 Points
    Campbell Mattinson – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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    2024 Rocky Road by McHenry Hohnen Chardonnay
    Margaret River, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $29. 99
    Bottle
    $359.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2025-2029)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin

    A vibrant, fruit driven Chardonnay that has hints of minerality shining through.

    Brilliant very pale straw colour with a faint tinge of green around the edges and a watery hue. Elevated white peach and dried honey scents mix with melon, citrus and gentle spice notes. Fleshy white peach, nectarine and melon fruits are underscored by crisp citrusy acidity. Finishes long, vibrant and fruit driven with hints of minerality shining through.
    Drink over the next 3-4 years.
    Alc. 13%

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    2023 Tenafeate Creek Wines Basket Press Durif
    South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $29. 99
    Bottle
    $359.88 Dozen
    Cellar: 6 - 8 Years (2031-2033)
    ABV: 16%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Rich, dense and inky with a sternly built muscular tannin structure and vibrant acidity.

    Matured in new and seasoned French oak barrels for 18 months. Stunning saturation of colour featuring an impenetrable inky black heart along with an equally deep black dark purple hue. A touch restrained at first, the nose slowly offers up morello to black cherry, black plum and liquorice scents along with some vanillin cedar, scorched earth and subtle spicy fennel notes. Exceptionally rich and concentrated yet bright and youthfully fresh, morello to black cherry, liquorice and black plum fruits are framed by a muscular tannin structure and vibrant acidity. Dense and inky in its feel with some vanillin cedar and spicy earth elements lying underneath. Sternly built it finishes long, bright and robust.
    Cellar 6-8 years.
    Alc. 16%

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    2024 Basileus Riesling
    Clare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $19. 99
    Bottle
    $239.88 Dozen
    Minimum 6 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2025-2030)
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Crunchy lime, citrus and mandarin fruits underscored by zippy acidity.

    Brilliant pale straw colour with a subtle tinge of green around the edges and a watery hue. Aromas of lime juice, red apple and faint honeysuckle mix with some orange blossom notes. Crunchy lime, citrus and mandarin fruits are underscored by zippy acidity. Finishes dry and zingy with flashes of orange blossom.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 12.5%

    • 96
    • 95
    2021 Catena Alta Historic Rows Malbec
    Mendoza, ARGENTINA
    $110. 00
    Bottle
    $1320.00 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2025-2033)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Diam Cork

    Textbook Argentina Malbec that features a gorgeous combination of juicy rich fruit and a fresh feel.

    Nicola Catena planted his first Malbec vineyard in Mendoza in 1902 and today the estate is run by Nicholás Catena and his daughter Laura. Malbec continues to be the estate's focus and the winery's pristine vineyards lie at the base of the Andes on soils of sand, lime and stone at altitudes between 920 and 1120 metres above sea level. Over the last 20 years, the fastidious vineyard work of Nicholas and Laura has paid dividends and Catena Zapata is now one of Argentina's most famous estates.
    Impenetrable inky black dark purple colour with a bright dark purple hue. Captivating aromas of violet, blueberry, plum and red liquorice fly out of the glass complimented by some cassis, vanillin cedar, light earth and spicy dried herb notes. Juicy ripe blueberry, plum, dark cherry and liquorice fruits caress the mid weighted palate which is beautifully framed by fine grained tannins and a delightful freshness. Spicy vanillin cedar, dried herb and spice elements extend across the back half. Energetically youthful it has a long refined finish that’s layered with moreish blue fruit.
    Drink over the next 6-8 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

    Other Reviews……
    The 2021 Malbec Catena Alta comprises 70% sourced from Gualtallary in the Uco Valley and the remaining portion from Luján and Maipú. Aged for up to 18 months in French oak barrels, both new and used, this purple wine reveals aromas of plums and cherries alongside hints of lavender and violets, all atop a subtle cedar layer. Dry and juicy, the supple and velvety tannins are complemented by a nimble flow, resulting in a mildly structured red with a flavorful, lasting finish. If there is a key in Mendoza Malbec, meaning piecing together terroirs to enhance complexity, this bottle might be the example. Drink 2024-2038.
    95 Points
    Joaquin Hidalgo - Vinous

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    • 90
    2023 Wirra Wirra The 12th Man Chardonnay
    Adelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $34. 99
    Bottle
    $419.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2025-2029)
    ABV: 12%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Fresh, gently fleshed nectarine and grapefruit flavours underpinned by vibrant acidity.

    Brilliant pale straw colour with a subtle greenish tinge around the edges and a watery hue. Lifted nectarine, pear and grapefruit aromas are trailed by hints of biscuity oak and gun flint. Fresh and gently fleshed in its feel, nectarine and grapefruit flavours lead into a back drop of delicate biscuity oak, traces of dried honey and infusions of gun flint. Vibrant acidity with a refined mid length conclusion.
    Drink over the next 3-4 years.
    Alc. 12%

    Other Reviews…..
    Whole-bunch pressed to French for native-yeast barrel fermentation. A cool year brings a tightly coiled expression. Oak frames cool ripeness; white peach and nectarine, green apple and lemon oil, with stone fruit kernel, hazelnut and ginger notes complexing. There’s a light-bodied charm to this, a breezy linearity, but the detail is there, and though the fruit is tight now, it should gently swell with time in bottle. Drink by 2027.
    90 Points
    Marcus Ellis – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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