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2022 McHenry Hohnen Laterite Hills Chardonnay

Margaret River, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA
$42. 99
Bottle
$515.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2024-2030)

ABV: 12.8%

Closure: Stelvin

Brilliant pale straw colour with distinct highlights of green around the outskirts and a watery hue. Elevated scents of nectarine, grapefruit and gun flint are intermeshed with hints of bees wax, lemon butter and toast. Nectarine, fleshy white peach and grapefruit flavours decorate the fresh mid weighted palate. Notions of lemon butter, roasted almond, delicate bees wax and infusions of gun flint lie underneath. Lively acidity with a long energetic finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 12.8%
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The sum of its parts as fruit comes off several vineyards. Pour away to enjoy the mélange of citrus, white nectarine, ginger spice, and mouth-watering sulphides and acidity. It’s juicy and tangy with a lean-ish palate, although it’s given some weight with nutty lees and a layer of creaminess. Drink by 2030.
93 Points
Jane Faulkner – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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2023 Lonely Vineyard Riesling

Eden Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$24. 99
Bottle
$299.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2024-2032)

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Brilliant pale straw colour with highlights of green around the edges and a watery hue. Distinct lime juice top notes mix with Granny Smith apple, lemon, wet steel, orange rind and chalky mineral like scents. Crunchy lime, lemon and orange rind flavours meld into a wet steel and chalky mineral back drop. Crisp acidity brings tension. Finishes dry, long and focused.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 12.5%

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Loaded Barrel Australian Rye Whisky (500ml)

Melbourne, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$84. 99
Bottle
$1019.88 Dozen

ABV: 46.2%

Made from a hybrid mash of Australian heritage rye and single-origin barley, Loaded Barrel's rye is matured in virgin Serbian oak and customised virgin American oak direct from Kentucky. Finishing takes place in a cold-smoked ex red-wine barrel for additional wood-driven complexity. The tasting notes on the label are spot on: Smoked applewood, toffee and spice are beautifully expressed; a surge of sugars slightly flattens the finish, shifting focus from the typically spicy grain character; regardless, this has been skilfully handled and should appeal to both rye and malt drinkers. Surprisingly good for a new distillery, in a sweeter style that also integrates nicely with ice. 46.2 % Alc./Vol.
Notes from the producers... The aroma lures you in with vanilla filled smoke, followed with a subtle rye kick. On the palate the taste begins with classic single malt notes of oak-driven vanilla and toffee, closely followed by rye whisky’s signature spice. This is quickly mellowed by smooth applewood smoke that’s not overpowering, finishing with Christmas spices that linger on the tongue until your next sip.

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Aerstone Land Cask 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Highlands, SCOTLAND
$69. 99
Bottle
$839.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

Other reviews... This was launched as a ‘budget’ single malt for Tesco. It’s good that it would come with an age statement, but the ABV screams ‘cheapo’. It is, in fact, one of the several styles made at Ailsa Bay at Girvan. Let’s see… Colour: light gold. Nose: some farmy peat, a little mud, some grist and a touch of vanillin. Well, this baby does not tear you apart, that’s good. In a way. Mouth: extremely light, with some smoke, a touch of apple and lemon, notes of smoked ham, and perhaps a touch of iodine. There is something of the lightest Laphroaig 10s – not the current production mind you. Frustratingly light body. Finish: short, leaving a feeling of smoked water. Comments: peat is good but when there’s only peat (plus a little barley), that’s not quite enough. A little disappointing, typical 75-pointer in my book, hope they’ll also do a kind of high-proof version, without dropping the age statement. 75 points - whiskyfun.com

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Aerstone Sea Cask 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

SCOTLAND
$69. 99
Bottle
$839.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

Other reviews... This should be Ailsa Bay as well, but not at the price of Ailsa Bay. What’s a sea cask by the way? Did they use floated wood? Stored this on an island? On some shore? Now let’s not forget one of the industry’s talking points, ‘Scotland is integrally coastal’. Aye aye. Colour: light gold. Nose: I like this better. It’s a fine, balanced, easy malt whisky, on barley, vanilla, bread and caraway/nutmeg. I always like it when it’s this close to bread and barley, even when it’s not complex. Mouth: yes, it’s pretty pleasant, what a shame that it hasn’t got much watts, and that it is dragging itself along with little enthusiasm. Wee touches of brine, that’s nice – is that the ‘sea’ part? Finish: short, but really okay as far as flavours are concerned. Comments: good potential here. 43% would really be welcome. 79 points - whiskyfun.com

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2023 Giant Steps Tarraford Vineyard Chardonnay

Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$84. 99
Bottle
$1019.88 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Stelvin

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Planted on a cool, south-facing slope in Tarrawarra. Whole-bunch pressed and barrel fermented in seasoned French puncheons and one ceramic egg. A vibrant green gold. Immediately appealing with its aromas of stone fruits, yellow apple, some lemon confiture and a touch of brine. Chalky textured, slippery and with a certain openness but finely detailed and structured too. Grapefruit pithy on the long, beautifully balanced finish. Drink 2024-2030.
97 Points
Philip Rich - James Halliday's Australian Wine Companion
A bright, sunny personality is underlined by bright golden colour and lively tropical notes atop a pithy citrus body. It’s an honest reflection of site – mostly clone P58 Chardonnay planted at 100m elevation along south- and east-facing slopes on grey clay loam – with the cool location providing lively acidity that ensures good intensity and drive. Drink 2024 - 2032.
94 Points
David Sly - Decanter
Tarraford is the lowest and theoretically the warmest of Giant Steps single vineyard sites, though altitude isn’t everything when it comes to temperature. I used to live across the road from a steep, hillside vineyard where it was noticeably warmer at the top than it was at the bottom, a phenomenon known as temperature inversion, I believe. I digress.
I looked at this over the course of 24 hours and over that time the wine’s grapefruit characters became more and more dominant. That’s a very good thing. It also tastes of custard apples, cedar-spice, pear and white peach, a pistachio ice-cream character in there too, but the drive of grapefruit here is the wave on which everything else surfs. Tip top release. Well fruited but then dry and pebbly to close. Drink 2024 - 2032+
96 Points
Campbell Mattinson - The Wine Front
Majority P58 clone. White grapefruit, winter melon and lemongrass. Blue stone, chalk and raw pancake batter. Lemon aspen and lilly pilly fruit. The wine has a coolness, not just in its refreshing quality but in its textural feel. Like a coconut milk based iced tea. Long lines of natural and unforced acidity, with power but no trace of heft. Raw cashew on the finish.The wine is shaped like an acute triangle with its tapering acidity funnelled down the palate. In the glass on the day, this is the wine that was drinking at its best now with plenty of precision and detail. Tarraford has its dedicated fans and this is one of the best yet. Drink now or cellar for 5 years or so and serve with pan seaweed King George whiting fillets.
97 Points
Shanteh Wale - WinePilot.com

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2023 Giant Steps Sexton Vineyard Pinot Noir

Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$94. 99
Bottle
$1139.88 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Stelvin

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From the Sexton vineyard in Gruyere; 10% whole bunches and matured nine months in French barriques (25% new). A deep ruby. Aromas of kirsch, damson plums, licorice root and spices; this heady, concentrated wine has a lot of meat on the bones, with ripe, persistent tannins boding well for the future. A great contrast to the more delicate Giant Steps wines such as Bastard Hill and Primavera. Drink 2024-2030.
97 Points
Philip Rich - James Halliday's Australian Wine Companion
A longer ripening period during the 2023 vintage has amplified aromas, with shades of violet at the edge of ripe blood plum and dark cherry. The ripeness is also reflected in bright, luscious blood plum and dark cherry flavours in the front palate; while the combination of MV6, G5V15 and Abel clones provides a keen savoury note, with earthy bite and graphite notes. Chewy tannins give a moreish finish to a wine that already appears resolved and complete. Drink 2024 - 2032.
94 Points
David Sly - Decanter
The Sexton vineyard was planted in 1997. It’s a north-facing, exposed site.
It might be north-facing and exposed but there’s a coolness to this release. It tastes of forest berries and boysenberries with toast and sprays of alpine herbs. It’s not overtly minty but it has that cooling feel. There’s a sweetness to the spice and a general impression of completeness, the latter aided by a full suite of ripe, grainy, meaty tannin. The finish of this wine has a fan to it; forever quality’s best marker. Drink 2027 - 2033+
94+ Points
Campbell Mattinson - The Wine Front
The final blend of this wine is around 21% whole bunch fermented. A quiet wine in the glass that needs a bit of time before it reveals itself, be patient as this wine unfurls and gains momentum. It is deeply pigmented in garnet hues and shows black raspberries, cherries and rose petals. Woodsy herbs like rosemary stem, thyme, clove and sesame. Front to middle palate tannins are grainy and astute. There are granite-like immoveable foundations to this wine that will allow it to live a long time. So too is there significant turbidity and viscosity to this wine. Drink now or cellar for 8 years. A perfect wine for blackened skinned cod.
96 Points
Shanteh Wale - WinePilot.com

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2023 Giant Steps Sexton Vineyard Chardonnay

Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$84. 99
Bottle
$1019.88 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Other Reviews....
Made from a 50/50% blend of Gingin and Bernard clones planted between 100 and 200m in Gruyere. Whole-bunch pressed to French puncheons (25% new oak) with 15% mlf. Right now, this is the most salivating and seductive of Giant Step's superb array of single-vineyard chardonnays from '23. Perfectly ripened white peach, pear and some marine scents lead onto the palate, which is gently textured, saline and structured. The finish is energetic, nutty and long. Drink 2024-2030.
97 Points
Philip Rich - James Halliday's Australian Wine Companion
A cold, wet spring and cooler summer has given power and drive to bright, lively flavours from the high-elevation (200m) Sexton Vineyard. Lifted aromas show dark tones of exotic tropical fruits – grilled pineapple, yuzu and guava – with some fresh grated ginger. The palate entry is focused and tightly bound, although this taut and proud wine benefits from 20% malolactic fermentation and some battonage post-fermentation to add roundness to the mouthfeel. It has exuberance to match its serious power and drive. Drink 2024 - 2032.
96 Points
David Sly - Decanter
There’s genuine intensity of chardonnay fruit flavour here and a keen bite that goes with it. Sweet pear, white peach and citrus characters lead to a finish of green pineapple, grapefruit and brine, every step along the way both deliberate and powerful. No meanderings allowed here. Nougat oak teams it all seamlessly together, the finish long and resounding. General view would be that this is good to drink now but for me it needs at least another year in bottle. Drink 2025 - 2032+
96 Points
Campbell Mattinson - The Wine Front
The north facing Sexton vineyard planted in late 90’s is Giant Steps home base. In the planted 30Ha of chardonnay, Mel Chester has her pick of the patchwork vineyard pulling from Gingin, Mendoza and Bernard clones. Here we see about 50% Gingin. This wine has character. You cannot or will ever say it’s a wallflower. Driven by its intensity of orchard fruit, nectarine and white peach, backed by some of the spiciest back up singers. Turmeric, curry leaf, dandelion and cumin. It’s muscular, powerful and yet graceful, like the stride of an outside centre in rugby, Mark Ella, perhaps. A hint of churned butter and glace pineapple on the finish. Acidity hums along nicely. There is something for everyone’s palate here and this vintage is singing in perfect harmony. Drink now and will cellar well upwards of 8 years. This would be a belter served with homemade cornbread and fried chicken.
98 Points
Shanteh Wale - WinePilot.com

Complex aromas of lemon curd, candied lime zest, mandarins and flint. The palate is medium-bodied with bright acidity, giving notes of orange peel, hazelnuts, grapefruit pith, pralines and pastry. Very polished and refined with an underlying tension. Delicious. Drink or hold. Screw cap.
97 points
JamesSuckling.com

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2019 Domaine Asmara Private Collection Shiraz

Heathcote, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$26. 99
Bottle
$323.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2024-2029)

ABV: 14.8%

Closure: Stelvin

In 2008, former chemical engineer Andreas Greiving followed his lifelong dream to own and operate a vineyard. Domaine Asmara takes it’s name from the Indonesian word "Asmara" which means love and passion. Located in the heart of Heathcote wine region on red cambrian soil, Domaine Asmara is a neighbouring vineyard of what was previously the old Tatiarra estate. Maturation takes place in French oak barriques for a period of 10 months.

A rich, voluptuous Heathcote Shiraz that finishes long and plush

Impenetrable inky black heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Heady lush blackberry, liquorice and black cherry scents waft out of the glass followed by toasty vanillin oak, dark chocolate and peppered fennel like notes. Rich, concentrated and voluptuous the full bodied palate is engulfed with lavish blackberry, liquorice, dark plum and dark chocolate flavours which overlay a vanillin oak, earthy fennel and subtle pepper back drop. Excellent power and volume with velvet smooth tannins and a long opulently fruited finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 14.8%

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Loaded Barrel Single Malt Australian Whisky (500ml)

Melbourne, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$89. 99
Bottle
$1079.88 Dozen

ABV: 43%

Conceived in 2018 in Rowville, South East Melbourne, Loaded Barrel started as a passion project of Bob Wilhelma's with a goal to create a family legacy, but more importantly, damn good whisky and gin. In his own words, "the stuff you dream of drinking as you watch your clock slowly tick down to 5pm on a weekday." Their spirits are distilled in a sleek custom-made pot-still with a tall tapered neck and an inclined lyne arm allowing a large amount of passive reflux resulting in a light, fruity, easy-to-drink distillate. The single malt is described as "...a new-classic: a whisky that uses customised virgin American oak barrels for that vanilla & toffee sweetness, finished in ex-sherry casks for an ending of plum and dark berry that lingers on the tongue." High resonance Solfeggio frequencies, mostly 528Hz are played to help with the mellowing process (they concede that might be wasting their time). If the flavours aren't seamlessly integrated just yet, they're not far off. The palate is rich and malty with a fruitiness like dried apricots or fruit cake picked up from the sherry casks; beneath that, virgin oak kicks in an undercurrent of vanilla and light caramels. At 43% it's mouth-filling, plus there's a poise and ease of drinkability rarely found in young Aussie whisky. So much character now, with time and further tweaking this distillery is only going to get better. At the asking price it's already one of the country's best values.

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2023 Warramunda Liv Zak Chardonnay

Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$24. 99
Bottle
$299.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2024-2028)

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Brilliant pale straw colour with greenish tinged edges and a watery hue. Elevated aromas of white peach, nectarine and dried honey drift through the nostrils trailed by hints of crème brulee, biscuity nougat and spice notes. The gently creamed palate carries medium body weight with fleshy white peach and dried honey flavours to the fore. Subtle citrusy nougat, cashew and spice elements lurk beneath. Nicely balanced it finishes medium to long with a cream tinged feel.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 12.5%

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Blind Tiger Navy Strength Organic Gin (700ml)

Renmark, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$99. 99
Bottle
$1199.88 Dozen

ABV: 59.9%

During the early years of the Royal British Navy there existed no method for assessing the alcohol content of spirits or any other alcoholic drink. This posed a particular challenge, as they needed to ensure that any volume of alcohol transported aboard a ship would ignite if the cask were damaged during combat. While it may seem peculiar, in times when cannonballs and muskets were in use, damp gunpowder could prove fatal in battle. Therefore, it was imperative that any spilled spirit retained sufficient flammability to allow the use of the powder. To determine this, a test was conducted by blending a small amount of the spirit with gunpowder to create a paste, which was then ignited. If the mixture burned, it was deemed to be 100 degrees proof.
Blind Tiger Navy Strength Organic Gin is distilled in the same small batch manner as all gins in the Blind Tiger Organic Gin range but is bottled at the much higher strength, in fact, at the time of writing, it's the highest of any Navy Strength Gin in Australia, and as such displays concentrated, pungent juniper and lime citrus aroma on first pour. These open to intense citrus and spice character of the other botanicals with time. When neat, it is peppery hot on the palate and has a drying finish at this higher alcohol content, just a drop of water in a glass sees the spirit open up and reveal its exotic character. Guarantees a richly flavoured G&T when mixed. 59.9% Alc./Vol.

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Blind Tiger Rare Dry Organic Gin (700ml)

Renmark, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$74. 99
Bottle
$899.88 Dozen

ABV: 42.7%

Hand crafted and distilled in small batches, Blind Tiger Organic Rare Dry Gin is a complex, elegant and aromatic gin made from ten certified organic botanicals; Juniper Berries, Coriander Seed, Dried & Fresh Lemon Peel, Dried & Fresh Sweet Orange Peel, Bitter Orange Peel, Lime Peel, Savory, Angelica Root, Cassia Bark and Liquorice. The botanicals are distilled individually through a small pot still, creating distinctive elements that are drawn on to craft and blend the final gin. Using an organic wheat spirit as a base makes for a perfect mixer with tonic or soda and a great addition to any popular gin-based cocktail. 42.7% Alc./Vol.

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2021 Yering Station Reserve Pinot Noir

Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$130. 00
Bottle
$1560.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Stelvin

When the Scottish-born Ryrie brothers planted vines in 1838, their land, named ‘Yering’ by the First Nations People, became Victoria’s first vineyard. In 1996, the Rathbone family purchased Yering Station and transformed it into a regional icon. The vines are meticulously managed using precision viticulture technology and careful handwork to ensure the highest quality fruit reaches the winery and, ultimately, the bottle.
Their flagship "Reserve" Pinot Noir is produced only in the best years, using the finest parcels of fruit. The Reserve wines represent the pinnacle of their efforts, capturing the essence of variety, viticulture, location, season, and winemaking in its purest form.
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The 2021 Pinot Noir Reserve is very appealing as it delivers energetic red and dark cherry aromas, with a gentle dusting of violets and dried herbs. Fleshy and mouth-filling, there is a hearty core of earthy/mushroom flavors and old spices, al-dente tannins providing some support. Gravelly minerality adds a savory counterpoint that lingers through to the finish. This needs at least a couple of years to settle. Drink 2025 - 2031.
92 Points
Angus Hughson - Antonio Galloni's Vinous
Brendan Hawker’s first beginning-to-end reserve pinot. A 70/30% split of MV6/Abel clones; 5% whole bunches and matured in 500L French puncheons (15% new). A bright, deep-ish crimson purple. Darkly fruited and immediately seductive with its aromas of black raspberries, dark cherry, spice and discreet oak. There's an old-vine creaminess on the palate and you barely notice the wine's firm, velvety and persistent tannins. It's great now and it'll be great in 10 years. Drink 2022 - 2032.
96 Points
Philip Rich - Halliday's Australian Wine Companion
This is a fine regional pinot, brimming with red cherry, bergamot, peony and notes of crushed musk. The tannins, sinuous, shapely and pliant across the medium-bodied palate, meld effortlessly with a ping of cinnamon oak. A beautifully sculpted pinot, to be rewarded. Drink or hold. Screw cap.
94 Points
Ned Goodwin MW - JamesSuckling.com

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2021 Yering Station Reserve Shiraz Viognier

Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$130. 00
Bottle
$1560.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.7%

Closure: Stelvin

When the Scottish-born Ryrie brothers planted vines in 1838, their land, named ‘Yering’ by the First Nations People, became Victoria’s first vineyard. In 1996, the Rathbone family purchased Yering Station and transformed it into a regional icon. The vines are meticulously managed using precision viticulture technology and careful handwork to ensure the highest quality fruit reaches the winery and, ultimately, the bottle.
Their flagship "Reserve" Shiraz Viognier is produced only in the best years, using the finest parcels of fruit. The Reserve wines represent the pinnacle of their efforts, capturing the essence of variety, viticulture, location, season, and winemaking in its purest form.
Other Reviews....
The well-proportioned 2021 Shiraz Viognier Reserve delivers serious and intense aromas of old leather, white pepper and dark cherry, with aged-meat complexity. It's a midweight and focused expression, offering up layers of savory, earthy flavors. The tannins are quite well integrated, already suggesting this will be best enjoyed over the medium term. Drink 2023 - 2030.
92 Points
Angus Hughson - Antonio Galloni's Vinous
Co-fermented with 2% viognier and matured for 15 months in 21% new French barriques and puncheons. A deep-ish crimson ruby. Just so fragrant with its aromas of red and blue fruits, florals, allspice and a hint of incense. This medium-bodied and beautifully poised wine caresses the palate before finishing with persistent well-knit tannins that are a good reminder that, as delicious as this is now, it's also been built to last. Drink 2022 - 2032.
97 Points
Philip Rich - Halliday's Australian Wine Companion
The Carr Vineyard is the nexus of this beautifully etched, medium-bodied Reserve, considerably more shapely and refined than I recall from past experiences. There is clear attention paid to the bow of tannin, lithe, gently edgy and nicely frisky, promoting a gush of pepper, juniper and clove across the finish, infusing the panoply of blue fruits with savoriness over obvious fruit sweetness. Nicely done. Drink or hold. Screw cap.
94 Points
Ned Goodwin MW - JamesSuckling.com

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2023 Ravensworth Regional Sangiovese

New South Wales, AUSTRALIA
$31. 99
Bottle
$383.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2024-2028)

ABV: 12.8%

Closure: Stelvin

Fruit was sourced from the Hilltops and Canberra regions with maturation taking place in older barriques for a period of 14 months. Semi translucent red to dark red colour with a vibrant light red purple tinged hue. Fragrant rose petal, red cherry and red currant aromas mix with hints of earth, Mediterranean herbs and spicy tobacco. Light to medium bodied and bright, the elegant palate features red cherry and red currant fruits over infusions of Mediterranean herbs, earth and spice. Fresh bouncy feel with fine grained tannins and crunchy like acidity. Spicy and energetic it has a savoury red fruited finish.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 12.8%

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2021 Yering Station Reserve Chardonnay

Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$120. 00
Bottle
$1440.00 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2024-2032)

ABV: 13.2%

Closure: Stelvin

Aged for 10 months in a combination of new and seasoned oak. Brilliant pale straw colour with highlights of green around the edges and a watery hue. Aromas of white peach and dried honey mix with hints of cashew, citrusy nougat and wet stone notes. Elegant and refined the beautifully proportioned palate has a gentle creamy feel to it with white peach, citrus and pear fruits overlaying a dried honey, delicate roasted almond, nougat and spice back drop. Finishes long and stony with a measured freshness and great finesse.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 13.2%
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Wonderful season in the Yarra Valley, so little surprise that a wine of this class emerges. It’s sourced from two vineyards – at Yering Station and Coldstream and naturally fermented in 500L French oak puncheons. The power of the Mendoza clone is immediately evident on the nose and reinforced on the palate with beautiful floral notes and a savoury element bringing complexity. The palate combines elegance and refinement with the power of that Mendoza clone, delivering to a super long palate. Exceptional wine. Drink 2023-2035.
97 Points
Ray Jordan – WinePilot.com
The 2021 Chardonnay Reserve is a concentrated yet understated style of Australian Chardonnay. It immediately delivers with detailed aromas of nectarine, lanolin and grapefruit, underpinned by a savory line of spicy oak and flint. That savory feel holds through to a complex yet elegant palate, refreshing acidity driving a lengthy, fine, gently phenolic finish. Drink 2027 - 2038.
94 Points
Angus Hughson - Antonio Galloni's Vinous
An average vine age of 20 years. Barrel fermented in 500L barrels (20% new) with 10 months in barrel and another five months in tank with lees. A bright green gold. With its aromas of white peach, tangerine oil, some toasted hazelnuts and a little vanilla bean, this has immediate appeal. Equally engaging on the gently fleshy, impeccably balanced and very long palate. A wine to drink and enjoy now and over the next five to seven years. Drink by 2028.
96 Points
Philip Rich – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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2022 Benedicte et Stephane Tissot Arbois Trousseau Singulier

Jura, FRANCE
$125. 00
Bottle
$1500.00 Dozen

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Cork

Stéphane Tissot is a tireless and vigorous promoter of individual sites and natural wines. He brings technological experience from his work in Australia and South Africa, and combines this with his ruthless yield reduction philosophy and very serious 'small batch' winemaking which is carried out as naturally as possible. Tissot plants mostly on clay and limestone, all sites are farmed biodynamically and yields are kept low, averaging only 30 h/l per hectare. Ferments are allowed to commence naturally and the still wines are bottled without filtration and little or no SO2 is added across the board. Vibrancy and fruit presence is a signature across all his wines. Given Stéphane is constantly experimenting and obsessively seeking improvements; he is at the forefront of the Jura revolution and produces terroir-driven wines of depth, intensity, interest and undeniable quality.
These are the best Trousseau bunches, selected and fermented in open fermenters before being aged in 225 litre barrels, much like the red wines of Burgundy.
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The bottled 2022 Trousseau Singulier was harvested a little later and also destemmed by hand, pressed and put into 600-liter barrels, but unlike Poulsard that likes cold, Trousseau likes heat. Sixty percent of the volume was in open-top tanks with one month of maceration, and the rest was in closed tanks with a maceration of three months. This is earthier, toasty and with notes of dry hay and straw, reflecting a warm vintage with dry tannins. It finishes with some hardness that gives it rusticity. Drink 2025-2030.
93 points
Luis Gutiérrez - Wine Advocate (Aug 09, 2024)

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2021 Benedicte et Stephane Tissot Arbois Chardonnay La Mailloche

$199. 00
Bottle
$2388.00 Dozen

Stéphane Tissot is a tireless and vigorous promoter of individual sites and natural wines. He brings technological experience from his work in Australia and South Africa, and combines this with his ruthless yield reduction philosophy and very serious 'small batch' winemaking which is carried out as naturally as possible. Tissot plants mostly on clay and limestone, all sites are farmed biodynamically and yields are kept low, averaging only 30 h/l per hectare. Ferments are allowed to commence naturally and the still wines are bottled without filtration and little or no SO2 is added across the board. Vibrancy and fruit presence is a signature across all his wines. Given Stéphane is constantly experimenting and obsessively seeking improvements; he is at the forefront of the Jura revolution and produces terroir-driven wines of depth, intensity, interest and undeniable quality.
La Mailloche has a gentle east aspect and very degraded soils of Liassic clay. Another wine with good firmness and seductive weight with some nice bitterness.
Other Reviews....
The bottled 2021 La Mailloche Chardonnay, from a vintage that was challenging for the grape, showed really well. It has a moderate 13% alcohol and is very clean, with no reduction. It was cropped from a very cold year with small yields and aged for two years in barrique. It has vibrant acidity and a citrus character, sharper and fresher. As a comparison, he uncorked a bottle from 2005, which showed a profile of older Chardonnay, with a golden color, reductive and flinty, very stony, super austere and chalky. It is incredibly savory and delicious, with the bitterness that gives freshness, even in a warm vintage. It's still fresh. Drink 2024-2032.
95 points
Luis Gutiérrez - Wine Advocate (Aug 09, 2024)

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2016 Benedicte et Stephane Tissot Chateau Chalon (620ml)

Jura, FRANCE
$399. 00
Bottle
$4788.00 Dozen

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Cork

Stéphane Tissot is a tireless and vigorous promoter of individual sites and natural wines. He brings technological experience from his work in Australia and South Africa, and combines this with his ruthless yield reduction philosophy and very serious 'small batch' winemaking which is carried out as naturally as possible. Tissot plants mostly on clay and limestone, all sites are farmed biodynamically and yields are kept low, averaging only 30 h/l per hectare. Ferments are allowed to commence naturally and the still wines are bottled without filtration and little or no SO2 is added across the board. Vibrancy and fruit presence is a signature across all his wines. Given Stéphane is constantly experimenting and obsessively seeking improvements; he is at the forefront of the Jura revolution and produces terroir-driven wines of depth, intensity, interest and undeniable quality.
The low-yielding biodynamic Savagnin grapes for these Vin Jaunes are hand-picked and the juice fermented in steel tanks. The mostly clay soils give wines of higher acidity (whereas limestone gives less acidity and more minerality), and strong backbone. After the primary fermentation the wine is part-filled (around 85%) into old barrels (228 lt. usually) and a 'flor' yeast veil or 'voile' develops on the surface of the wine, protecting it from oxidation and adding complex aromas and flavours to the wine. The barrels are stored in a cool but 'airy' cellar (not underground) for around 6-7 years so the dryer atmosphere causes the evaporation of water and therefore concentration of flavours and reduction of the wine volume. In fact, usually only 620ml. (the size of a Vin Jaune bottle) remains from a litre. This is very expensive wine to make, as not only is there a huge volume loss, but often some barrels need to be culled.
Chateau Chalon is no doubt the greatest site in the Jura for making Vin Jaune, the Grand Cru if you will, and produces wines with a touch more finesse than the other single site Vin Jaune in this collection.
Other Reviews....
Vin Jaune is a very small percentage of the winery's production, as they only make some 7,000 bottles (clavelin) of it per year. It's a scarce and rare wine, which, from the best terroirs, shows vibrant and complex, with power and finesse. That is the case of the 2016 Château Chalon, which has great concentration, even in a lighter vintage, and reflects the more elegant profile of the Lias soils and keeps the citrusy aromas and flavors. It's fresh, expressive, floral and herbal, with character, incisive and pungent. The aging potential of these wines has been proven over the years, and he is experimenting with longer élevage... Drink 2024-2045.
98 points
Luis Gutiérrez - Wine Advocate (Aug 09, 2024)

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Hellyers Road Distillery 7 Year Old Single Peated Malt Australian Whisky (700ml)

Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
$149. 99
Bottle
$1799.88 Dozen

ABV: 46.2%

Carrying a decent age statement for an Australian whisky, this is a slightly different expression to Hellyer's early peated efforts. The smoke is perhaps uniquely Tasmanian, being vaguely herbal or more like a distant, damp campfire than the kind of sweet peat-reek you'd expect from a smokey Highlander or traditional Islay. The distillery's grassy-papaya character is evident, the phenols are merely suggested, but combined with an approachable mouthfeel it adds up to an easy introductory style with minimal water heightening the experience. American oak matured. 46.2% Alc./Vol. Non chill-filtered.
Other reviews... The new flagship peated release from Hellyers is proudly seven years old, and I applaud them for being up-front about the age where many Aussie producers would be scared to put a single-digit number on the label. The fact is, seven years in Australia is a very long time to mature a whisky, well above industry standard, so they're right to celebrate the fact out loud. At just $149 a bottle, this competes directly with all but the cheapest Scottish imports. It holds its own, with restrained smoke and buttery, salted shortbread on the nose, woolshed in the summer woodiness and underripe orchard fruits. Very easy drinking with incredibly well-controlled alcohol and an easy, light finish. A fantastic example of how a Scottish style can be interpreted through an Australian lens. 93 points - James Halliday's Australian Wine Companion
Notes from the producers... Nose - Upon the nose, sweet tea and brine notes tantalize the senses, followed by a delicate balance of sea salt, oyster shell, green leaf, and fresh bark. Subtle whispers of campfire embers intertwine with a hint of medicinal allure in the background. Palate - On the palate, a smooth and textural journey unfolds, with fresh peat leading the way alongside herbal tones, smoked leaf, and the essence of oyster. A touch of honey sweetness gracefully rounds out the palate, delivering a sophisticated richness that coats the senses with unparalleled elegance. Finish - As the journey culminates, a medium-length finish continues to enchant, resonating across the palate with effortless smoothness. Experience the perfect harmony of balance and refinement in this impeccably crafted peated single malt whisky.
Gold Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2024

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2021 Eden Hall Cabernet Franc

Eden Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$24. 99
Bottle
$299.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2024-2027)

ABV: 13.7%

Closure: Stelvin

Deep dark red black colour with a dark red hue. Aromas of plum and ripe red currant mix with red liquorice, wild herb and spicy earth notes. Rich plum and dark currant fruits are intermeshed with red liquorice, dried herb and spicy scorched earth elements. Soft and fleshy it has velvety tannins and a ripe juicy medium to long conclusion.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 13.7%

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2022 Gibson Isabelle Cabernet Merlot

Barossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$36. 99
Bottle
$443.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2024-2030)

ABV: 14%

Closure: Stelvin

Matured in seasoned French oak hogsheads. Midnight black heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Elevated blackcurrant, liquorice and plum aromas mix with black olive, vanillin cedar, tobacco and bay leaf notes. Rich blackcurrant and liquorice fruits infused with black olive and tobacco sit over a bed of vanillin cedar and bay leaf. Nicely fleshed it has a fine grained tannin structure that possesses a sturdy underbelly. Long elegant conclusion.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 14%

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2022 The Thief? Shiraz Cabernet

Barossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$24. 99
Bottle
$299.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2024-2029)

ABV: 13.9%

Closure: Stelvin

Impenetrable inky black heart with a very deep dark purple black hue. Aromas of liquorice, dark plum and ripe blackcurrant fill the nostrils followed by some smoky vanillin cedar, fennel and pepper notes. Rich dark plum, liquorice and blackcurrant fruits have a fleshy yet youthfully fresh feel. Subtle smoky vanillin cedar and peppered fennel elements lie underneath. Sturdy tannin structure concluding bright and juicy.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 13.9%

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2018 Sfera Black Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon

Limestone Coast, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$39. 99
Bottle
$479.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2024-2027)

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Dense midnight black heart with a dark red black tinged hue. Pronounced aniseed aromas jump out of the glass followed by some blackberry, vanillin oak and spearmint notes. Rich and voluptuous, the full bodied palate is awash with lavish aniseed, blackberry and ripe blackcurrant fruits. Subtle scorched earth, vanillin oak and mint characters lie in the background. Velvet smooth tannins. Excellent power and volume concluding long and sumptuous.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 14.5%

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2024 Gibson Burkes Hill Single Site Riesling

Eden Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$34. 99
Bottle
$419.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2024-2032)

ABV: 10.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Brilliant water like core with highlights of green around the outskirts. Intense lime and lemon scents jump out of the glass followed by some orange rind, chalky talc and steely mineral notes. Zesty lime and lemon fruits are underscored by crunchy acidity with notions of orange rind, talc and chalky mineral characters lingering through the back half. Finishes dry and steely with laser like focus.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 10.5%

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2024 Peninsula Panorama Chardonnay

Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$22. 99
Bottle
$275.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2024-2026)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Brilliant very pale straw almost water like colour with a subtle greenish tinge around the edges. Peach, melon and citrus aromas emerge out of the glass with some green apple notes also evident. Fruity peach, ripe melon and apricot flavours overlay a delicate vanillin spice back drop. Fleshy mouth feel finishing dry with a lick of brisk acidity enlivening the fruit driven conclusion.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 13.5%

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Sullivans Cove Single Cask TD0116 American Oak Second Fill 16 Year Old Single Malt Australian Whisky (700ml)

Hobart, Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
$799. 00
Bottle
$9588.00 Dozen

ABV: 47.9%

Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product not pictured.
In the American Oak Second Fill range, Sullivans Cove offer whiskies of maturity and finesse, drawn from casks seasoned by earlier spirit. Decades of slow ageing in these gentler barrels creates a delicate balance between vibrant fruit and malt character, soft vanilla, and mellow oak spice. In this example the nose needs coaxing to release a fruity aspect, in particular, dried pears, perfectly integrated with the oaky vanillas. The crisp, warming delivery shows a bit of that pickled ginger note that characterised early bottlings, but it's offset by a soft orchard fruitiness, almost like a young Calvados. The finish is subtle, medium-long, with gentle spices. Reveals the distillery's elegant side. 15ml sample.
TD0116 was filled into a cask in Aug 2006 and bottled in Nov 2022 at 47.9% Alc./Vol. 414 bottles produced. One only from a private collection.

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2021 Brand & Sons Old Town Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

Coonawarra, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$59. 99
Bottle
$719.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2024-2032)

ABV: 14%

Closure: Stelvin

Totally opaque black as night core with a dark red hue. Delightful red to black currant and ripe mulberry scents laced with bay leaf sail out of the glass followed by hints of dark chocolate, vanillin cedar, tobacco and spice. Medium bodied and showing no shortage of richness and flesh, the palate is layered with ripe red to black currant fruit, mulberry, dark chocolate and spicy vanillin cedar. Subtle earth and bay leaf elements lie underneath. Seamlessly integrated fine grained tannins. Excellent depth and power with a long sumptuous finish that still manages to retain the varieties trademark refinement and polish.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 14%
Other Reviews…..
This is a dramatic, tannic, bold-fruited red wine with length – not to mention quality – to burn. There's both an elegance and a minerality in play here but brute, impressive force remains the main message. It's another outstanding release from a producer that has hit the ground running in the most emphatic of ways. Drink by 2042.
96 Points
Campbell Mattinson – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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2021 Brand & Sons Old Town Single Vineyard Shiraz

Coonawarra, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$69. 99
Bottle
$839.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2024-2032)

ABV: 14%

Closure: Stelvin

Midnight black heart with a dark red hue. Elevated blackberry and liquorice aromas mix with dark chocolate, vanillin cedar, earth and hints of mint. Rich succulent blackberry and liquorice fruits carry medium to full body weight with vanillin cedar, subtle earthy dark chocolate and spicy mint the back drop. Nicely fleshed feel and a fine grained tannin structure with a long, generously fruited and refined finish.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 14%
Other Reviews…..
Only 300 dozen made of this fascinating Coonawarra Shiraz. It hails from an unirrigated 1.5 acre block, planted in the early 1950s. Maturation was for 14 months in French oak, 20% new. Vibrant maroon in colour, this is a wine of depth and concentration. There are notes of dry herbs, bay leaves, chocolate, spices and black fruits backed by tightly wound quality oak which is integrating well. The palate exhibits a move to soy and darker chocolate with even a hint of vegemite. There is good focus through to a very fine silky tannins. It will drink well for a decade with ease. Drink 2023-2033.
94 Points
Ken Gargett – WinePilot.com

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Don Julio Rosado 100% Agave Tequila (700ml)

Jalisco, MEXICO
$260. 00
Bottle
$3120.00 Dozen

ABV: 40%

A reposado tequila finished for around four months in Ruby Port wine casks from the Douro wine region of Northern Portugal. The result is a deliciously unique tequila with a delicate pink hue and sweet notes of dried red fruit & caramel. Best enjoyed on the rocks or for a lighter, longer drink, add a splash of club soda and lemon garnish. 40% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... If I was nosing this blind — that is, in an opaque glass — I would assume this was a blanco, as the agave is pungent and the Port finishing isn’t evident here at all.
The palate surprises further: While there’s a gentle berry sweetness on the palate, the predominant quality remains agave-forward, touched with a lacing of nougat and sweetness driven by candied nuts. A slight strawberry and cream character becomes more prevalent with time in glass, though notes of green pepper, ground white pepper, and a light rose petal note build over time. The finish sees the most reposado-like qualities of the tequila make their appearance, with elements of sesame seed and a hint of caramel in the mix. Where then is the Port? Port can have an massive influence on just about any spirit, but here it’s largely a no-show. I’m not even sure those gentle strawberry qualities have much if anything to do with the Port, but that’s an open question. At the very least, it doesn’t really resemble Port wine at any point in the experience. But hey, maybe that’s OK. If you like your reposados on the more exuberant side, and plenty do, this tequila will fit the bill perfectly. However, given the price tag, I think anyone would be forgiven for whishing they’d uncovered something a bit more unique and expressive of this special, unique finishing. So it goes. - drinkhacker.com

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2018 Triacca Sassella Riserva Valtellina Superiore

Lombardia, ITALY
$79. 99
Bottle
$959.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2024-2027)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

Nebbiolo aged in large and small oak barrels for 24 months. Dark red in colour with black shaded edges and a light red to brick red hue. Aromas of dark raspberry and red liquorice mix with scorched earth, vanillin spice and dried herb notes. Spicy raspberry and red liquorice fruits infused with a mix of earth and dried herbs decorate the light to medium bodied palate. Leathery tannins with a dry, elegant finish that’s both rustic and earthy.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 13.5%

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2021 Best’s Great Western Bin No. 0 Shiraz

Great Western, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$79. 99
Bottle
$959.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 15 Years (2024-2039)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Best’s Bin 0 Shiraz is produced from the four original Shiraz plantings in the low yielding blocks of the historic Concongella vineyard at Great Western. This includes nineteenth century and mid twentieth century plantings of Shiraz.
Midnight black heart with a deep dark red hue. Alluring scents of dark plum, liquorice and blackberry sail through the nostrils with a refined intensity followed by hints of blueberry, vanillin cedar, scorched earth and peppered herb notes. Medium to full in body the palate is rich but not heavy featuring beautifully balanced flavours of red plum, liquorice and blackberry fruits infused with hints of clove, vanillin cedar, scorched earth and pepper. Finely structured tannin framework concluding long and highly finessed.
Drink over the next 10-15 years.
Alc. 13.5%

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2021 Arnaud Lambert Saint Cyr En Bourg Les Terres Rouge

Saumur, Loire Valley, FRANCE
$44. 99
Bottle
$539.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2024-2028)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Diam Cork

Arnaud Lambert is considered to be one of the most talented winemakers in Loire regularly producing what are amongst the best wines in and around Saumur. Practicing bio-dynamic viticulture and bringing a Burgundian approach to his winemaking, his Cabernet Francs are perfumed, fresh and make for delicious drinking over the warmer months.
Deep black dark red core with a vibrant dark red hue. Lifted red currant and red liquorice aromas infused with clove drift out of the glass trailed by some earth, green tobacco and spice notes. Generous red currant and red cherry fruits line the mid weighted palate. Elegant feel with Mediterranean herb, light earth and delicate spicy tobacco characters lying underneath. Very fine grained tannin structure with an energetically fresh red fruited finish.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 13.5%

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2023 Taltarni Victoria Pinot Noir

Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$24. 99
Bottle
$299.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2024-2029)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Semi translucent dark red in colour with black shaded edges and a light red to red hue. Aromas of cherry and rhubarb emanate from the glass followed by hints of stalk, forest floor, brambly cedar and spice. Savoury red to dark cherry and more subtle rhubarb fruits overlay forest floor, dried herbs and spicy cedar. Fine grained tannins with an elegant mid length conclusion.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 13.5%

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Pot & Still Fig Amaro (500ml)

South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$69. 99
Bottle
$839.88 Dozen

ABV: 21%

First there was their delicious Fig Gin, then a Fig Aperitif. Now the team are offering a Fig Amaro. The figs are poached gently to extract the sweet fig aroma and earthiness of the fruit. 21% Alc./Vol.
Notes from the producers... Fig leaf and bright orange on the nose lead to jammy confit fig and a touch of gentian on the palate. A moreish, ultra lengthy finish flush with dry spice and seriously surprising bitterness.

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2022 Envinate Migan Tinto

Tenerife, SPAIN
$81. 99
Bottle
$983.88 Dozen

ABV: 12%

Closure: Cork

Migan and Palo Blanco are both very old vine wines from the Valle de la Orotava zone, although they don’t bear the D.O. stamp. The old vines are trained in the Trezendo fashion: braiding new shoots over older ones until the vines begin to resemble old dreadlocks weaving over the landscape. The terrain is flatter than Táganan, more conducive to farming. Migan is two parcels of Listan Negro, both over 100 years old, while Palo Blanco is a single vineyard from the town of Los Realejos planted on black volcanic soils.
Other Reviews....
The 2022 Migan feels very fruit-driven, open and expressive. It's the final blend of the wine, but it still wasn't bottled when I tasted it in early November. The wine feels quite harmonious, juicy and round, with moderate acidity. It's tender and young, still too primary. Drink 2025 - 2029.
94-95 points
Luis Gutiérrez - Wine Advocate (Dec 01, 2023)
Racy and a little less perfumed than Taganan Margalagua that was tasted alongside. There is a little more fruit, depth of color and aroma, but it is less effusive. Wild berries, white pepper funk, grilled grapefruit, dried white asparagus and dried mushrooms. A little more volume and fruit on the palate with silky, soft tannins. So delicious! Drink now.
97 points
JamesSuckling.com

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2022 Envinate Benje Tinto

Tenerife, SPAIN
$56. 99
Bottle
$683.88 Dozen

ABV: 12%

Closure: Cork

Benje refers to an area high above the cloud cover on the western edge of the Tiede volcano. It’s an area that produces markedly different wines, from the sappy freshness of the coastal zones but still carries the hallmark lightness of all of Envínate’s wines. Benje Tinto is straight Listan Prieto, Benje Blanco is Listan Blanco. Both are grown on a mixture of old ash and red clay at over 1000m above sea level.
Other Reviews....
The red 2022 Benje is floral, expressive, clean and elegant, reflecting a very good year in the region, with notes of rose petals and talcum powder, a fine texture and very elegant tannins. This has to be the most elegant Benje to date. 28,000 bottles. It was bottled in July 2023. Drink 2024 - 2029.
94+ points
Luis Gutiérrez - Wine Advocate (Dec 01, 2023)
A translucent pale red. The nose shows pepper, wild strawberries, a pleasant herbal note and a reductive touch reminiscent of roasted pumpkin seeds. The palate is juicy and medium-bodied with subtle concentration and shy tannins. Super pleasant and drinkable. Made from mostly listan prieto and about 10% listan blanco, from vines planted at 900 to 1,200 meters of altitude.
93 points
JamesSuckling.com

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2021 Brand & Sons Night Owls Shiraz Malbec

Coonawarra, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$19. 99
Bottle
$239.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2024-2030)

ABV: 14%

Closure: Stelvin

Dense inky black core with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Flowing out of the glass are elevated scents of blackberry, liquorice and dark plum followed by hints of earthy dark chocolate, vanillin cedar and spice. The rich medium to full bodied palate is amply endowed with fleshy blackberry, liquorice and dark plum fruits which sit atop a vanillin cedar, earthy dark chocolate and blueberry spice back drop. Seamlessly integrated, fine grained tannins with a long plush finish that carries a sense of refinement.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 14%

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2022 Gibson The Smithy Shiraz Cabernet

Barossa Valley, AUSTRALIA
$37. 99
Bottle
$455.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2024-2030)

ABV: 14.3%

Closure: Stelvin

Dense inky black colour with a deep dark purple black hue. Elevated liquorice and blackberry aromas combine with ripe blackcurrant, vanillin cedar, fresh herb and subtle peppered earth notes. Rich liquorice, blackcurrant and blackberry fruits carry medium to full body weight across the palate with notions of ripe blueberry, vanillin cedar and pepper lying underneath. Relatively refined feel with polished yet sturdy tannins and a medium to long conclusion.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 14.3%

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2023 Yealands Estate Single Vineyard Albarino

Marlborough, NEW ZEALAND
$24. 99
Bottle
$299.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2024-2025)

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Brilliant pale straw colour with highlights of green around the outskirts and a watery hue. Ripe pear and Jonathan apple skin aromas jump out of the glass with some lime and wet stone notes also evident. Fleshy pear and red apple fruits drive the palate which possesses a lively yet nicely rounded feel. Lime, wet stone and mineral characteristics sit underneath. Crisp acidity with a refreshing medium to long finish.
Drink over the next year.
Alc. 12.5%

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2022 Coates The Grenache

McLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$44. 99
Bottle
$539.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2024-2032)

ABV: 14%

Closure: Stelvin

Matured in seasoned French oak for a period of 10 months. Deep dark red core with black tinged edges and a vibrant red to dark red hue. Lovely red to dark raspberry, red liquorice and blueberry scents drift from the glass accompanied by hints of violet, fresh herbs, delicate earth and subtle pepper notes. Rich and concentrated yet quite light on its feet, the mid weighted palate is awash with dark raspberry, liquorice, dark cherry and more subtle blueberry fruits. Scorched earth and peppered herb accents ensue. Slightly grainy tannins and lively acidity lend structure. Understated in its power, it concludes very long and peppery.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 14%

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2018 Kooyonga Creek Shiraz

North East Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$19. 99
Bottle
$239.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Stelvin

From estate-grown fruit, this Shiraz was fermented in stainless steel and matured for 14 months in hogsheads (5% new). Dark and savoury, it’s rich with ripe fruit, tar, smoked meats and earthy depth, supported by smooth, ripe tannins. Made by Barry Saunders at Kooyonga Farm with his wife Pam—the heart and soul of this humble family-run winery.
Alc. 14.5%

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2023 Chateau Montviel

Pomerol, Bordeaux, FRANCE
$79. 99
Bottle
$959.88 Dozen

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
The 2023 Montviel is a juicy, plump Pomerol to drink over the medium-term while the fruit remains vibrant. Succulent red plum, cedar, tobacco, mint and blood orange meld together in a juicy, racy Pomerol that is all charm. Silky, plush tannins wrap it up in style. Montviel is a blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, aged in once-used barrels from Le Gay and La Violette. It's hard to go wrong here. Drink 2028-2043.
91-93 points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous
Velvety and caressing already, with lovely tannins and outstanding depth of fruit. Medium to full body. Juicy finish.
94-95 points
James Suckling
Red plums, spicy incense, and spring flower notes all emerge from the 2023 Château Montviel, a medium-bodied, supple, elegant 2023 offering beautiful ripeness, ultra-fine tannins, and a good spine of acidity. It's very much in the more lively, elegant style of the vintage while still bringing plenty of ripeness. It should easily be outstanding.
90-92 points
Jeb Dunnuck
Sweet, juicy, fresh, black cherries, with licorice, and a touch of cocoa in the nose and on the palate. Medium-bodied, bright, and vibrant, with a soft, elegant touch in the finish. The wine will offer pleasure on release. The wine blends 80% Merlot with 20% Cabernet Franc. 14% ABV. Drink from 2026-2037.
90-92 points
Jeff Leve - The Wine Cellar Insider

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2023 Taltarni Victoria Chardonnay

Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$24. 99
Bottle
$299.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2024-2027)

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Brilliant very pale straw almost water like colour with highlights of green around the outskirts. Emanating from the glass are attractive white peach and dried honey scents which mix with citrus and subtle biscuity nougat notes. Vibrant pear, white peach and melon fruits carry light body weight and a fresh feel. Flinty citrus back drop with refreshing acidity and an elegant finish.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 12.5%

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2017 Luciano Sandrone Barolo Vite Talin

Piedmont, ITALY
$1199. 00
Bottle
$14388.00 Dozen

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
The 2017 Barolo Vite Talin is a total stunner. Dark, rich and sensual, the Vite Talin captures all of the natural richness of the heavily virused, low-yielding clone the Sandrone family propagated in their parcels within Le Coste and Rivasi, both in Barolo. Super-ripe dark cherry, plum, spice, cedar, tobacco and kirsch are all dialed up in this explosive, heady Barolo. The 2017 is just next-level wine. Superb. Drink: 2027-2047.
100 points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous
Rich and opulent aromas of dried berries, strawberries, toasty oak and dried meat. Full-bodied, very rich and powerful with lots of fruit and dried oak showing. Coffee beans as well. Layered and plush. Old school. But impressive. Drink in three or four years and onwards.
95 points
JamesSuckling.com
This wine is made with a new clone of Nebbiolo that was identified by the Sandrone family. The 2017 Barolo Vite Talin now occupies the top position in the family portfolio. It represents 30 years of work by Luciano Sandrone, who started his career as cellar master at Marchesi di Barolo. I am told that Nebbiolo is recognized by seven DNA indicators, and Talin (the clone is named after the old farmer who found the first vine) has all seven. Today, the Sandrone family has propagated the clone and is cleaning it from viruses to see how it behaves in the future. Alessia Sandrone is in charge of this process. They notice that berry size is half that of normal Nebbiolo, and the wine is consequently more concentrated and dense. This hot vintage delivers lots of extra power and fruit weight with pressed blackberry, earth, tobacco, clay, autumnal leaf, iodine and candied orange. Drink: 2025-2055.
97+ points
Monica Larner - Wine Advocate (Aug 2023)
A fiercely tannic red highlighted by black cherry, blackberry, plum, tar, eucalyptus and amaro aromas and flavors. Delivers a granular texture along with generous concentrated fruit, yet the tannins become better integrated on the finish. Best from 2026 through 2045.
95 points
Bruce Sanderson - Wine Spectator

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2013 Luciano Sandrone Aleste Barolo Sibi et Paucis Magnum (1500ml)

Piedmont, ITALY
$860. 00
Bottle
$10320.00 Dozen

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
The 2013 Barolo Aleste Sibi et Paucis, the Sandrone library release of the 2013 is a powerhouse. A rush of black cherry, mocha, new leather, licorice, cloves and tobacco race across the palate. The Aleste is a bit more forward than Le Vigne, but it, too, is aging pretty slowly. The 2013 can be enjoyed now with a good decant, but I would cellar it for another year or two. Aromatics in the empty glass are nothing less than thrilling. Drink: 2024-2038.
97 points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous
Aromas of black berries, cherries, dried leaves, and bark follow through to a full body with firm and chewy tannins and a savory finish. Holding on well in a classic, tannic nature. Held in the cellar of the winery for 10 years. Drink or hold.
96 points
JamesSuckling.com
Past vintages of this wine report the name of the MGA (Cannubi Boschi), but from this point on, the wine is called Aleste. This is a late-release project with bottles that are held back in a brick-lined room for an additional 10 years of bottle age. The Luciano Sandrone 2013 Barolo Aleste Sibi et Paucis is a true classic. The wine still shows hints of its primary fruit, but it has otherwise moved into an exciting phase of its evolution. There is dried spice, campfire ash, licorice and truffle essence. The flavors trigger your mouth to salivate, and the tannins feel like silk. Drink: 2024-2045.
98 points
Monica Larner - Wine Advocate (Aug 2023)

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2019 Luciano Sandrone Le Vigne Barolo Magnum (1500ml)

Piedmont, ITALY
$560. 00
Bottle
$6720.00 Dozen

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
The 2019 Barolo Le Vigne is pure and total seduction. Kirsch, sweet pipe tobacco, mint, cedar, dried herbs and orange peel all grace a Le Vigne built on mid-weight structure and energy. There is a feeling of youthful classicism and austerity that is so beguiling. Readers should plan on being patient, though. The 2019 won't be ready to drink anytime soon, but there is enough fruit to make me think it will be superb, in time. Drink: 2029-2049.
97 points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous
Very aromatic with hibiscus, crab apple, orange blossom, and ripe strawberry on the nose. Full-bodied, very layered and powerful, yet it remains very fine textured with an intense finish. Slightly more structured than before. Perhaps due to the addition of wines from a new vineyard? Try after 2027.
97 points
JamesSuckling.com
The 2019 Barolo Le Vigne is a historic blend of fruit from Baudana in Serralunga d'Alba, Villero in Castiglione Falletto, Vignane in Barolo and Merli in Novello. This year, a fifth site was added to the final blend. It is the Le Coste MGA in Barolo with south-facing exposures and 45-year-old vines in a two-hectare parcel. The backbone of this wine is Baudana, and Merli adds freshness. The wine needs more time in bottle, but already it proves generous and bold with dark fruit, spice and crushed mineral. Drink: 2025-2055.
97+ points
Monica Larner - Wine Advocate (Aug 2023)
A tightly wound red, with floral, cherry, iron, earth and underbrush aromas and flavors. Beefy, with the vintage's characteristic austerity and a strong grip on the finish. The tannins lend a compact feel in the end, yet this stretches out on the finish, with a core of pure fruit. Best from 2027 through 2047.
95 points
Bruce Sanderson - Wine Spectator

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