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2020 Chateau La Mission Haut-Brion

Pessac Leognan, Bordeaux, FRANCE
$899. 00
Bottle
$10788.00 Dozen

ABV: 14.7%

Closure: Cork

Located across the road from sister property Chateau Haut-Brion, the 26 hectare vineyard of Chateau La Mission Haut-Brion is not only equally as accomplished today, it often bests the First Growth wine. In fact if the classification of Bordeaux happened again today you would expect La Mission to be included as a First Growth, such is the quality and consistency of the wines.
The deep gravel and clay vineyard is planted to 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, and 7% Cabernet Franc for the red wine, and 62% Semillon, 38% Sauvignon Blanc for the white. Often seen as a more robust and structured wine than Haut-Brion, La Mission is no less concentrated and complex, and can be extremely long lived.
Other Reviews....
The 2020 La Mission Haut-Brion is a brilliant effort that exhibits a level of balance and integration that are impressive in such a powerful young Bordeaux. Unwinding in the glass with aromas of dark berries and plums mingled with burning embers, pencil shavings, violets and smoked black tea, it's full-bodied, deep and concentrated, with a layered, elegantly muscular profile, its brooding core of fruit framed by a generous endowment of powdery tannin that tempers the ripeness of the vintage. Checking in at 14.7% alcohol, it's nonetheless more classically styled than the more flamboyant 2019 vintage or even the slowly maturing 2010 which I re-tasted alongside for context. Drink: 2035 - 2065.
100 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Apr 2023)
The 2020 La Mission Haut-Brion has a detailed bouquet with a mixture of red and black fruit, black olive, terracotta and a light wet clayey scent (I sometimes think of a potter's wheel.) It gains complexity in the glass and becomes increasingly refined. The palate is beautifully balanced and caters for the 14.7% alcohol with ease. Very fine tannins, perfectly matched with the acidity, beguiling in terms of its cohesive and velvety smooth finish that lingers long in the mouth. The greatest La Missions are the effortless ones and the 2020 is just that. Beautiful. Drink 2028-2060.
98 points
Neal Martin - Vinous
Perfectly ripe black and blue berries on the nose with blackcurrants, too. Crushed fruit. Complex and perfect. Full and intense. You feel the intensity of the tannins, yet it is not overpowering. They are in a sophisticated and elegant state. Muscular and formed finish. Gorgeous in every sense of the word. Strength with finesse. Drink after 2030.
99 points
James Suckling
Lastly, the Grand Vin 2020 Château La Mission Haut-Brion is cut from the same cloth as the La Chapelle, only it brings more of everything. Black raspberries, cassis, ripe cherries, sandalwood, smoked tobacco, and acacia flowers are just some of its nuances, and this beauty hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a layered, seamless, sexy mouthfeel, remarkable tannins, and a great, great finish. The level of purity, finesse, and elegance, paired with incredible concentration, is something to behold. Give bottles just 5-7 years in the cellar and enjoy over the following half a century. The blend is 48.6% Merlot, 43.2% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the rest Cabernet Franc, hitting a natural alcohol of 14.7%. Drink: 2030 - 2080.
99 points
Jeb Dunnuck
A kick of black fruit and confident spice right from the first nose, this is an intense and concentrated La Mission, tightly in control, not letting up from beginning to end. The pencil lead and bitter dark chocolate is layered in between the cassis notes in a way that makes you see the Cabernet influence although this is majority Merlot (once again - this is a character of the year, low yields of Cabernet mean Merlot is more featured in the blend than usual; but the intensity of the Cabernets mean that it still has an outsized influence on flavour profile). Grilled coffee beans overtake on the close of play, this is seductive and switches beautifully between the tannins pressing in on the palate and the juice expanding things outwards. This is the wine to go for in the Domaines Clarence Dillon stable this year. Harvest from 7th to 29th September. Drink 2030 - 2050.
98 points
Jane Anson - Decanter
Dark in color, the wine pops with its profile of Cuban cigars, black currants, camphor, spice, tar and smoke. Full-bodied, powerful, long and rich, the wine builds as it intensifies on your palate. There is length, intensity and layers of mineral-driven, dark red pit fruits with lift and persistency in the extended finish. The wine demands 12-15 years of aging and will evolve for at least 3-4 decades after that. The wine blends 48.6% Merlot , 43.2% Cabernet Sauvignon and 8.2% Cabernet Franc , 14.7% ABV. Harvesting took place, September 7, September 29.
98 points
Jeff Leve - The Wine Cellar Insider

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2012 Nicks Secret McLaren Vale AR Shiraz Museum Release

McLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
Reduced from $39.99
$29. 99
Bottle
$359.88 Dozen

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

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Stelvin

From a highly regarded estate that has regularly featured in our newsletter over the years comes this Museum Release Shiraz that offers excellent value with all of the bottle ageing done for you. Matured in a mixture of French and American oak with only the best barrels selected for the final blend this offers superb drinking over the next year or two.
A seductively rich and velvety McLaren Vale Shiraz that’s sitting in its prime drinking window.
Dense inky black core with a deep very dark red black tinged hue. The nose gives up pronounced liquorice, black cherry and blackberry aromas which are complimented by vanillin oak, scorched earth, hints of leather and blackpepper. Rich, plush and seductive the palate is layered with liquorice, dark plum and blackberry fruits which overlay a toasty vanillin oak, earthy mocha and blackpepper back drop. Possessing excellent power and velvety tannins it has an opulent yet refined feel. Cruises through to a long, silky smooth finish that sees pepper and subtle tertiary elements lending further complexity.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 14.5%

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See Saw Prosecco

Orange, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA
$22. 99
Bottle
$275.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

ABV: 10%

Closure: Crown Seal

See Saw Wine is a family-owned business with three decades of experience growing grapes and making fine cool climate wines in Orange, NSW. Their organic Prosecco from Annangrove Park is made from juice that was cold-settled and underwent a long, cool fermentation to preserve delicate fruit aromas and flavors. It is stored in stainless steel before bottling.

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2008 Pintail XO 14 Year Old Single Origin Panama Rum (700ml)

PANAMA
$250. 00
Bottle
$3000.00 Dozen

ABV: 54%

The Pintail brand was originally established by Matthew Gloag and Sons in the 1930s and focussed on bottling dry sherries. After the trademark lapsed it was picked up by Keith Bonnington (Keeper of the Quaich and owner of The Whisky Cellars Independent Bottlers). He's now using it to market a range of hand picked spirits and wines. Whiskies are finished in rare (and often sweet) wine casks, but he has access to other categories too, such as this rum, composed of two barrels from a Single Origin Panamanian estate, matured for a full fourteen years in x-Bourbon casks. Bottled at 'overproof' strength for a full aroma, mouthfeel and flavour, vanilla, ginger biscuits, chocolate orange and charred oak are keynotes to look out for. 54% Alc./Vol.

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2023 Irvine Spring Hill Riesling - Last Stocks

Eden Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
Reduced from $22.99
$19. 99
Bottle
$239.88 Dozen

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

ABV: 11.9%

Closure: Stelvin

Brilliant water like core with highlights of green around the outskirts. Lime and lemon aromas jump out of the glass trailed by some green apple, wet steel and chalky mineral notes. Mouth watering lime and lemon fruits have a crunchy feel with some Granny Smith apple and steely mineral elements lingering underneath. Crisp acidity with a long, dry, racy finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 11.9%

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2023 Dromana Estate Tuerong Park Rose

Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$19. 99
Bottle
$239.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

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

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Dromana Estate is located at the "Tuerong Homestead," a historic property in the Mornington Peninsula that dates back to the early 1900s.
The winery started in 1982 when they planted a 20-hectare vineyard.
Pale blood orange like colour. Delightful peach, strawberry and pomegranate aromas fill the nostrils with some Turkish delight notes also evident. Silken textural feel with cherry, strawberry and pomegranate fruits featured over a wet stone back drop. Finishes dry with brisk acidity and a spicy medium length aftertaste.
Drink over the next year.
Alc. 13.5%

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2022 Heirloom Vineyards Assen’s Fortalice Chardonnay

Adelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$46. 99
Bottle
$563.88 Dozen

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

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Brilliant pale straw colour with highlights of green around the outskirts and a watery hue. Elevated white peach, pear and lemon butter aromas are interlaced with hints of bees wax, nougat and spice. Light to medium weight the elegant palate features pear and nectarine fruits over delicate lemon butter, bees wax and stony mineral accents. Finishes dry with a citrusy freshness to the medium length aftertaste.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 12.5%
Other Reviews….
A contemporary chardonnay, on the lighter and edgier side, with considerable depth and complexity. Quince paste, truffled nuts, parmesan, vanillin oak and white peach riffs expand across an electric wire of acid. The composition, in harmony. The finish is long, consummate and impressive. Drink by 2023.
93 Points
Ned Goodwin – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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Patron X.O. Cafe Tequila Coffee Liqueur (750ml)

Jalisco, MEXICO
Reduced from $114.99
$89. 99
Bottle
$1079.88 Dozen

ABV: 35%

Discontinued, now back again as a once-off re-release. Grab it while you can!
Brand owners, Bacardi, decided to cease production of Patron's now coveted coffee liqueur in 2021, only to announce its re-release in April 2024 as a one-time offer (according to Patron's marketing team). Tequila is seeing rapid growth and incredible momentum – not just in the United States, so the reason for discontinuing the product came as no surprise: The company wanted to dedicate all of its output to “growing and protecting production and supply of our core super and ultra-premium tequilas.” In short, the liqueur was reported to be a very small profit contributor and not worth the effort. Other brands have tried to fill the void, but none seem to have attained the quasi-cult-like status of Patron's original, with bottles now selling for several hundreds of dollars. It's a blend of premium tequila and a natural essence of Arabica coffee beans sourced from the Mexican states of Veracruz and Chiapas, the former said to provide intense toasted flavour and the latter delicate acidic notes. Part of the drink's appeal is that it's more like a coffee flavoured tequila than a liqueur. As a result, the taste is on the drier side instead of being overly sweet while the higher proof brings out the flavour of the coffee essence without completely smothering the tequila. It's excellent for sipping as well as an essential ingredient in cocktails like the Espresso Martini or as a unique and delicious dessert topping. A cursory scan of the web reveals most outlets in the US and the UK have long since sold out. We've managed to source a little more, but this may well be your final opportunity to score a bottle at a reasonable price. Do it before it flies off the shelves and disappears again. 35% Alc./Vol.
Gold Medal - Flavoured Tequila 2019, The Tequila & Mezcal Masters (The Spirits Business)

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2011 Talisker 25 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Isle of Skye, SCOTLAND
$1199. 00
Bottle
$14388.00 Dozen

ABV: 45.8%

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

Previously only available as part of Diageo's annual Special Releases program, the 2011 edition was the first to be bottled at the classic Talisker strength of 45.8%, instead of cask strength. Outurns were typically around 20,000 bottles annually.
Other reviews... Talisker is slowly becoming Diageo's most 'animated' malt name, while most other distilleries remain very quiet (some would say elegantly self-assured). This year alone, we see the third new NAS expression, namely Dark Storm, which may be to Storm what Double Black is to Johnnie Black. Or not... I think this was the first 25yo bottled at Talisker's usual lower strength instead of the previous 'high strength' levels. The last earlier version that we've tried was the 2008 at 54.2%, brilliant stuff (WF 91). Colour: full gold. Nose: a completely different planet after the Dark Storm, this is smoother of course, but also more complex, with some lilac, tangerines, roses, almonds, this very 'tropical' smokiness that only old peaters can display, beauty cream, brine, oysters... It's a lovely nose, delicate and subtle. Mouth: once again, a slightly smoother version of an old Talisker but power is there. It's no straight brute as older versions could be (remember the 62% vol? Or was that the 20yo?) but it's not lacking oomph. Smoked overripe apples and lemon curd plus brine and kippers. There. Finish: long, maybe a notch woodier, with this feeling of strong green tea but also a perfect brine. Little pepper this time. Comments: I know some whisky lovers and Talisker aficionados were shocked by the drop in strength and in theory, I should be shocked too, but let's be honest, this remains a mightily powerful dram. 90 points - whiskyfun.com
...Initially salty, then sweet and spicy on the nose, with summer berries, heather honey, and an earthy note, plus subtle peat. Spicy and drying on the slightly waxy palate, with licorice, aniseed, and prominent peat embers. The finish is medium in length, peppery, and relatively tannic. 86 points - whiskyadvocate.com

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2022 Mt Lofty Ranges Vineyard Old Pump Shed Pinot Noir

Adelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$29. 99
Bottle
$359.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

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

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Dark red core with black toned edges and a purple red tinged hue. Fragrant fresh herb and violet laced aromas of red cherries and red plum are interlaced with hints of stalky cedar and spice. Light in body red cherry, winter strawberry and forest floor flavours overlay delicate cedar and spice elements. Fine grained tannins with a savoury mid length conclusion.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 13.5%

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2021 Riddoch Man of Many Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon

Coonawarra, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$29. 99
Bottle
$359.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

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

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Impenetrable inky black heart with a very deep dark red black hue. Ripe blackcurrant and liquorice scents show good intensity out of the glass with some dusty vanillin cedar, tobacco and bay leaf notes also evident. Rich succulent blackcurrant, red liquorice and mulberry fruits carry plenty of weight and an opulent feel across the palate with some dusty vanillin cedar, tobacco and infusions of bay leaf lining the back half. Polished yet sturdy tannin structure with a long deeply fruited finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 14.5%

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Bruichladdich Octomore 14.1 Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Islay, SCOTLAND
$270. 00
Bottle
$3240.00 Dozen

ABV: 59.6%

It’s the time of year for new Octomores, the ultra-peated annual whisky from Islay’s Bruichladdich. Now in its 14th instalment, the whisky comes in the usual three offerings. 14.1 was distilled in 2017 from a 2016 harvest of Scottish grown Concerto barley, malted to 128.9 ppm and aged for five years in first-fill ex-Bourbon casks before bottling at 59.6% Alc./Vol. Judging by the reviews below, this looks to be one of the better Octomores of recent times. Non chill filtered.
Other reviews... On the nose, Octomore 14.1 delivers layers and layers of dense peat: sweet smoke with grilled pineapples and hibiscus tea, phenolic peat with peeled-out tires, medicine cabinet, a distinctly oily rubber, and savory charred aromas like a beach bonfire. The palate, while still driving home the peat, is nimble and zesty with oranges and lemon, toasted peppercorns, and a heavy dose of charred grains. The finish is long and much softer, with zippy citrus taking the lead. 95 points - whiskyadvocate.com
...look for a golden hue and mild vanilla and spearmint aromas. The palate opens with mouthwatering butterscotch and menthol, finishing long with a smoked maple-sugar effect, which ever so slowly tapers off. 95 points - wineenthusiast.com
...The peat-lover’s standby ... As bold as ever, the nose is intense with elements of baked apples and ample creosote, then a nutty quality that suggests smoked almonds. It’s quite harsh on the back of the throat at full proof so I added some water to temper it for most of my tasting. This is quite helpful, allowing notes of dried apricots, fresh toffee, and some coconut to come into clearer focus, the finish here less briny than I’ve encountered in past expressions, which I kind of miss. The coconut note lingers the longest, making me dream of a cream pie to pair with this. 119.2 proof. - drinkhacker.com
... Alert, we're losing peat, ha! Just like the others, it's been using Concerto barley. Colour: white wine. Nose: back to austere ones, it seems. A lorryload of chalk and plaster, beach bonfire, 'a huge ashtray late at night', tyres, coal, a bit of glue, some iodine… With water: rather more green vegetables than more wool or chalk. Rucola seems obvious. Mouth (neat): scalpel-like again, with more bitterness, loads of ashes, lemon skins, seawater, oysters, a little varnish… With water: we're closer to 13.1, with ashes and… salted tequila. Quite some nutmeg. Finish: very long, lemony, grassier, and always very ashy. Olive brine in the aftertaste. Comments: it's a little tough to have many Octomore in a raw like this and we're absolutely not done! Liked this one too. 87 points - whiskyfun.com

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Bruichladdich Octomore 14.2 Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Islay, SCOTLAND
$280. 00
Bottle
$3360.00 Dozen

ABV: 57.7%

Other reviews... A robust puff of smoke and tobacco leaf are met marvelously by sweeter, softer notes— lemon pound cake, cinnamon-sugar toast, red berries, and pomegranate. There’s tremendous char on the palate, but it’s balanced by a beautiful sweetness that’s akin to mint tea and campfire smoke. The finish has a hint of meatiness, plenty of pepper, coffee beans, and iodine, and it all comes together exceedingly well. 93 points - whiskyadvocate.com
...The same 128.9 ppm malting and also 5 years old, but here the aging is all European, completed in 40% oloroso sherry hogsheads, 16% first-fill Amarone casks, and 44% second-fill Amarone casks. That explains the delightful pink color on this whisky, one of the prettiest I’ve encountered in a while. Much lighter and fruit-driven on the nose than 14.1, this whisky melds red fruits and berries with black pepper and mixed spice notes, leaning toward tobacco over time. The palate isn’t nearly as burly as the 14.1 is, though a drop or two of water is still a good idea to temper the hefty proof just a bit. Fresh biscuits and almond cookies kick things off on the tongue, more red fruit — here closer to strawberry — coming along in short order. While coming across as far less peaty than 14.1, the palate still has plenty of bonfire smoke and salty sea spray on offer, tempered again by strawberry cream, then a nougat note. Such a lively journey to go on. My favorite whisky in this lineup. 115.4 proof. - drinkhacker.com

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2022 Pascal Cotat Sancerre Les Monts Damnes

Sancerre, Loire Valley, FRANCE
$240. 00
Bottle
$2880.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

Pascal Cotat is one of the leading domaines of Sancerre, producing a traditional style of wines aged in oak. Officially formed in the 1990's following the split of the family holdings, the vineyards have been tended by them since the 1947. Located in the western portion of the Sancerre appellation, Chavignol has a unique type of soil called, in French, “terres blanches.” The region is essentially a chalk plateau, like that found in Chablis, with clay and limestone soils. These are wines that can age for decades effortlessly, and that marry a plush richness with a laser-like cut and energy.
Monts Damnés is one of Chavignol’s finest vineyards where the subsoil is pure chalk with thin clay and limestone topsoil. Average age of the Pascal Cotat plot is 30 plus years.

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2022 Pascal Cotat Sancerre La Grande Cote

Sancerre, Loire Valley, FRANCE
$240. 00
Bottle
$2880.00 Dozen

ABV: 14%

Closure: Cork

Pascal Cotat is one of the leading domaines of Sancerre, producing a traditional style of wines aged in oak. Officially formed in the 1990's following the split of the family holdings, the vineyards have been tended by them since the 1947. Located in the western portion of the Sancerre appellation, Chavignol has a unique type of soil called, in French, “terres blanches.” The region is essentially a chalk plateau, like that found in Chablis, with clay and limestone soils. These are wines that can age for decades effortlessly, and that marry a plush richness with a laser-like cut and energy.
Some of Pascal Cotat’s oldest vines are in La Grande Cote, with age of vines over 60 years old. The Cotat cousins both own La Grande Cote outright, so consider this plot the family monopole. This small two-acre vineyard is steeply sloped facing north and has clay-rich soils granting Sauvignon Blanc lush, supple flavours with a bracing vein of citrus-inspired acidity.

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2020 Domaine Olivier Merlin Saint-Veran La Cote-Rotie

Burgundy, FRANCE
$99. 99
Bottle
$1199.88 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

Based in the village of La Roche Vineuse, Olivier Merlin and his wife Corinne founded their domain in 1987 after taking over the 4.5ha of vineyards of the 200-year-old Domaine du Vieux Saint-Sorlin. Since then they have grown to now include 26 hectares of vineyards stretching across Saint-Véran, Pouilly-Fuissé, Viré-Clessé, Moulin à Vent, along with their home in Macon's La Roche Vineuse. While not certified organic, from the beginning they have shunned the use of chemicals in their vineyards and maintain their soils with tilling between the rows. Winemaking is traditional with the handpicked grapes pressed as whole clusters before fermentation and maturation mainly in cask, where new oak use is decreasing year on year.
Other Reviews....
The 2020 Saint-Véran Côte-Rôtie comes from soils with a high level of active limestone, prompting Merlin to describe the wine as almost Chablis-like. It has a taut and direct, minimalist, flinty bouquet where you can almost smell that limestone. The palate is tense and very mineral-driven, plenty of salinity here…it just cries out for some fruits de mer! Drink 2023-2035.
93 points
Neal Martin - Vinous
This superb lieu-dit in the village of Davayé in the St-Véran appellation faces due south on steep, rocky soils at the base of the rock of Vergisson. It is among the first parcels to ripen. Grapes were picked on 27 August and they delivered a wine of concentration and depth, with aromas of ripe apricot and peach, accented with a saline minerality and a hint of spice from the oak élevage. This substantial wine is eminently ageworthy. Drink 2023 - 2033.
94 points
Charles Curtis MW - Decanter

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2020 Domaine Olivier Merlin Macon La Roche Vineuse Les Cras

Burgundy, FRANCE
$99. 99
Bottle
$1199.88 Dozen

ABV: 14%

Closure: Cork

Based in the village of La Roche Vineuse, Olivier Merlin and his wife Corinne founded their domain in 1987 after taking over the 4.5ha of vineyards of the 200-year-old Domaine du Vieux Saint-Sorlin. Since then they have grown to now include 26 hectares of vineyards stretching across Saint-Véran, Pouilly-Fuissé, Viré-Clessé, Moulin à Vent, along with their home in Macon's La Roche Vineuse. While not certified organic, from the beginning they have shunned the use of chemicals in their vineyards and maintain their soils with tilling between the rows. Winemaking is traditional with the handpicked grapes pressed as whole clusters before fermentation and maturation mainly in cask, where new oak use is decreasing year on year.
The single vineyard Les Cras bottling is the emblematic wine of Domaine Olivier Merlin. Situated almost next door to their house on the limestone plateau, Les Cras produces wine that is both generous and approachable, yet near unmatched for longevity in the region.
Other Reviews....
Bottled just prior to my visit, the 2020 Mâcon La Roche Vineuse Les Cras has a taut and crisp, petrichor-tinged bouquet, backward compared to Merlin's other cuvées but nicely focused. The palate is well balanced with a slight menthol tincture, fine acidity with plenty of substance towards the slightly honeyed finish that manages to maintain tension. Excellent. Drink 2023-2036.
92 points
Neal Martin - Vinous
A marvel of complexity and depth, with aromas ranging from bright citrus to richer notes of melon and ripe apple, along with hints of hazelnut and mineral with a broad and ripe texture which is eminently balanced. 18 months in cask (10% new), it is drinking well now but should age nicely over the mid-term. An emblematic cuvée for the domaine. Drink 2023 - 2030.
93 points
Charles Curtis MW - Decanter

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2019 Giacomo Conterno Cerretta Barolo

Piedmont, ITALY
$799. 00
Bottle
$9588.00 Dozen

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
The 2019 Barolo Cerretta has shut down considerably since I last tasted it, but the elements are also more put together in that the wine is a harmonious whole rather than a combination of individual components. Dark red fruit, rose petal, orange peel, spice and dried herbs are beautifully sketched. I would not dream of touching a bottle anytime soon. Drink 2027-2049.
96 points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous
The 2019 Barolo Cerretta is stunning already, offering wonderful floral notes as well as pure red fruits and delicate, smoky incense. It is linear and persistent but remains elegant, with notable but refined tannins. Tightly coiled and energetic, with blood orange, bergamot, and crushed stones, this rocky, vibrant red can be enjoyed 2026-2046+.
99+ points
Audrey Frick - jebdunnuck.com
Harvested classically around 20 October, Roberto Conterno's Cerretta is a sleek example of a powerful wine with grace. Dried roses and dried cherries are highlighted, with fresh strawberry and watermelon, completed by sweet violet and orange peel on the finish. The attack is firm and extracted, dense and dusty; a concave wine with refreshing acidity balancing the 15% alcohol, and a savoury aftertaste. It will be released in October 2023 – a further six months in bottle will enhance its integration even more. Drink 2024-2050.
96 points
Aldo Fiordelli - Decanter

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Glenmorangie Signet Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - Older Bottling

Highlands, SCOTLAND
$399. 00
Bottle
$4788.00 Dozen

ABV: 46%

Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product not pictured.
"Glenmorangie at its very best." - whiskyadvocate.com
The raw materials used to create this whisky are quite unusual and include estate grown Cadboll malt along with chocolate malt (chocolate malt is usually used in the production of beers like porter and stout). The whisky has been matured in new, low toast, Ozark American oak casks and ex-Oloroso sherry casks. It is the brainchild of Dr Bill Lumsden, Glenmorangie's head distiller who first had the idea over 20 years ago.
Retasted June 2017... Brilliant topaz / beams from the glass. Almost floral notes of cocoa and manuka honey drizzled over hints of orange spice cake and shortbread. Starts understated and fresh but finishes unlike almost any other whisky: A peacock's tail of fantastic length and force with miniature detonations of orange zest, dark chocolate, hazelnut and sweet spice dappling the tongue. The persistence is quite exceptional. Maintains its place as a high point in the Glenmorangie stable. Non chill filtered. 46% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... It is the pace of the flavour development of the whisky, with it moving from one phase to the next, which is most mesmerising...Glenmorangie is in a very good place right now. 95 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2024
...An innovative offering made with a proportion of chocolate malt and matured in virgin American oak. Some of the component whiskies are between 35 and 40 years old. Milk chocolate, honey, orange marmalade, sultanas, and spice on the inviting nose. The palate is rich and full, with malt, dates, Jaffa oranges, dark chocolate, and coffee beans. Long and spicy in the drying finish. Glenmorangie at its very best. 94 points - whiskyadvocate.com, reviewed by: Gavin Smith (Spring 2019)
First tasted 2008... Deep orange brown colour with golden hue. Sweet and inviting nose of Mixed Peel, Chocolate, Coffee beans and Almond biscuit. The palate is thick, luscious and mouthfilling, almost creamy. Pronounced flavours of chocolate, coconut, orange, vanilla and hazelnut. The palate shows no sign of spirit heat, even without the addition of water. Outstanding balance. Exceptionally long, supple aftertaste of chocolate, vanilla, almond and hazelnut. Hints of orange emerge then fade. Drink with chocolate or dried fruit desserts, coffee or a cigar. A phenomenal, if unusual whisky. 97 points

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Sothis By Maxime Chapoutier Hermitage Gin (700ml)

FRANCE
$110. 00
Bottle
$1320.00 Dozen

Minimum 6 bottles

ABV: 43%

Maxime Chapoutier is part of a family of winemakers who have been working in the Rhone Valley since 1808. When a botanist was enlisted to carry out research on local plants, Maxime was indirectly inspired to conduct plant distillation trials from a specific plot. It led to the creation of Sothis gin, using a base spirit derived from organically grown grapes. Our tasting found low-key aromas of bitter lemon, juniper, light ginger and white pepper that follow into a silky, medium bodied palate hinting at citrus peel, thyme, pine needles and chamomile tea, wrapped up in a peppery, medium long finish. The style here is relatively understated, so avoid heavy mixing. Botanicals include juniper, aced, chamomile, yarrow, everlasting, wild thyme, verbena and sweet clover. Batch 03 tasted. 43% Alc./Vol.

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2020 Chateau Bellevue Mondotte

Saint Emilion, Bordeaux, FRANCE
$360. 00
Bottle
$4320.00 Dozen

ABV: 15%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
The 2020 Bellevue Mondotte is made from 100% Merlot, with an alcohol of 14.92% and a pH of 3.54. It is aging in French oak barriques, 90% new. Displaying an opaque purple-black color, it sashays out of the glass with flamboyant notes of plum preserves, blackberry compote and blueberry pie, plus hints of hoisin, Chinese five spice and camphor with a touch of dried rose petals. The concentrated, seductive, full-bodied palate delivers layer upon layer of black and blue fruit preserves, accented by exotic spices and supported with firm, ripe, rounded tannins plus fantastic freshness. The finish is epically long and achingly fragrant. Wow! Drink: 2027 - 2060.
96-98 points
Lisa Perrotti-Brown - Wine Advocate (May 2021)
The 2020 Bellevue Mondotte is a dark, brooding Saint-Émilion, from just two hectares of vineyards. Graphite, gravel, scorched earth, inky dark fruit, chocolate and cloves stain the palate. Deep and explosive, with tremendous energy, the Bellevue Mondotte is magnificent and also one of the most distinctive wines in the appellation. In 2020, it’s 100% Merlot, as the small parcels of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon that once were used here have been budded over to Merlot. What a wine! Drink: 2030 - 2050.
95-97 points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous
A linear and very compacted Bellevue with blackberries, blueberries and chocolate. Full and tight with racy tannins and a long and flavorful finish. Racy and focused. 100% merlot. Give this until 2028.
98 points
James Suckling
The 2020 Bellevue Mondotte is another powerhouse from the team at Pavie. All Merlot from the upper plateau above Château Pavie (the soils here contain a touch more clay), this full-bodied, deep, concentrated 2020 has a tight, unevolved bouquet of darker raspberries, cassis, truffly earth, and chocolate. Balanced, structured, and incredibly pure, it's mostly potential at this point and needs to be forgotten for 5-6 years. Drink: 2028 - 2053.
98 points
Jeb Dunnuck
Quite heady nose full of fleshy and fragrant plum jam. Unctuous and bright on the palate, lifted and lively, I love the hint of sweetness alongside wet stone, liquorice and a sharp, almost bitter black chocolate note. A lovely gentle elegance and sense of refinement. Plush tannins give the weight, density and structure, kept lifted by the acidity and finishing with a salty, minerality. Drink: 2025 - 2040.
94 points
Georgina Hindle - Decanter
Produced from 100% old vine Merlot, the black, and purple color alone tells you this is going to offer a deep, tasting experience. The wine is intense, full-bodied, deep, long, and opulent, providing seamless layers of chocolate-covered blackberries, black cherries, plums, and espresso. Yet, with all this depth of flavor, everything is balanced, harmonious, long, and hedonistic. The finish offers to lift, purity, and velvet-textured tannins that coat your palate stains your teeth, and doesn't relinquish their hold on you for more than 50 seconds, leaving you with waves of rich plums, and black cherries with tones of crushed rocks, and stones in the endnote. However, it is not easy to find as only 350 cases, give or take were produced. Drink from 2027-2055.
97 points
Jeff Leve - The Wine Cellar Insider

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2020 Fontodi Flaccianello della Pieve

Tuscany, ITALY
$350. 00
Bottle
$4200.00 Dozen

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
The 2020 Flaccianello della Pieve is the full package. This point is clear when you taste all the other wines in the Fontodi portfolio and conclude with this bottle. This organic Sangiovese shows beautiful intensity and remains balanced throughout with dark fruit, crushed stone, spice and wild rose. It borrows themes of elegance, depth and ripeness played across this vintage. The wine wraps smoothly over the palate with substantial fruit weight and sweet tannins. This warm-vintage expression can be aged or enjoyed straight out of the gate. Production is 60,000 bottles. Drink 2024-2048.
96 points
Monica Larner - Wine Advocate (Sep 22, 2023)
The 2020 Flaccianello della Pieve is a blend of Fontodi's vineyards, mostly three main vineyards planted on sites with very dense, heavy rocks. Dark, pliant and inviting, the 2020 is so expressive today. Black cherry, plum, spice, lavender, licorice and mocha are seamless in the glass. The 2020 is a fine Flaccianello with a bright future. Most of this blend is sourced from three parcels in upper hillside vineyards close to town center. The 2020 spent a year and a half in barrique (40% new) and six months in cask. Drink 2026-2045.
96 points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous
Extremely floral with sage and licorice to the berry and dark cherry aromas that follow through to a medium body, with fine and silky tannins that run the length of the wine. Very crunchy for Flaccianello. Vivid on the palate. From organically grown grapes. Drink after 2025.
97 points
James Suckling
This pure red is sophisticated, complex and balanced, permeated with black cherry, blackberry, violet, mineral and spice aromas and flavors, with tannins that are present yet refined and well-integrated. The fruit persists from beginning to end, defining the finish. Sangiovese. Best from 2026 through 2043.
96 points
Bruce Sanderson - Wine Spectator

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2020 Fontodi Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Terrazze San Leolino

Tuscany, ITALY
$235. 00
Bottle
$2820.00 Dozen

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
The Fontodi 2020 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Terrazze San Leonlino (a certified organic wine) is a new addition to this exciting portfolio, now in its second vintage. With fruit from the upper part of the Conca d'Oro of Panzano, this wine shows a more robust and powerful personality with a strong 15% alcohol content. It ages in barrique and botte for 24 months. The bouquet is rich with cherry liqueur, blackberry kirsch and dried plum. There is more fruit weight here and you taste the ripeness in the grape skins. The wine has an almost carbonic quality that reminds me of cherry cola, and it ends on a sweet note with soft tannins. Only 5,000 bottles were made. Drink 2023 - 2040.
94 points
Monica Larner - Wine Advocate (Sep 22, 2023)
The 2020 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Terrazze San Leolino is another super-appealing wine in this range. Dense and packed, the 2020 captures the richness of Panzano beautifully. Succulent red cherry, red plum, spice, tobacco and incense infuse the palate with notable depth, framed by piercing acids that give the wine its distinctive personality. This remains a work in progress. Drink 2024-2036.
92 points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous
Aromas of ripe cherries, bark, wet earth, and spice follow through to a full body with chewy and velvety tannins that are buttressed with some juicy acidity that gives complexity and focus to the wine. From organically grown grapes. Better after 2025 when it softens up.
95 points
James Suckling
Deep in color, this sumptuous red shows both power and finesse, packed with blackberry, black currant, violet, iron and spice flavors. Expressive and beautifully balanced, yet poised for a long evolution thanks to its solid structure. Shows superb refinement, ending with a long aftertaste. Best from 2025 through 2043.
97 points
Bruce Sanderson - Wine Spectator

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2019 Patrick P-Series Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon

Coonawarra, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$16. 99
Bottle
$203.88 Dozen

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

ABV: 14%

Closure: Stelvin

Matured in seasoned French oak for 20 months. Totally opaque dark red colour with a dark red hue. Aromas of blackcurrant mix with black olive, tobacco, earthy cedar and bay leaf. The generous mid weighted palate sports rich black currant fruit over a back drop of cedary tobacco characters, dried herbs and spicy black olive nuances. Slightly dryish finish with sturdy tannins and a spicy tobacco and black olive laced aftertaste of medium length.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 14%

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2021 Valhalla Reserve Durif

Rutherglen, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$42. 99
Bottle
$515.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

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

ABV: 14.2%

Closure: Stelvin

Totally opaque black dark red colour with a dark red hue. Nosing offers up aromas of spicy morello cherries and red liquorice followed by some vanillin cedar and peppered dried meat notes. Quite tame for Rutherglen Durif, the palate is only mid weighted and features an elegant flavour profile of red to morello cherries and red liquorice over dried herbs and peppered meats. Bright acidity with fine yet gently sturdy tannins. Vibrant and savoury red fruited finish of medium length.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 14.2%
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Congratulations are in order. When it comes to durif, the term 'reserve' can mean pushing the envelope. Instead, behold a wine of poise, engaging charm AND cellaring potential. Blueberry, cherry, plum, lavender, rosemary and hazelnut. Expansive and finely edged on the palate with an inviting core of lifted aromatics, fruit, chocolate and a touch of savouriness. Durif’s usually pesky grape tannins are in control, but not aggressively so. It's a subtle difference that allows something for now (drinkability) and something for later. Best of both worlds. Drink by 2032.
95 Points
Jeni Port – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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2021 Tenafeate Creek Wines Yattalunga Shiraz - Last Stocks

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

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

ABV: 15%

Closure: Stelvin

Matured for 24 months in new fine grained French oak barrels. Impenetrable inky black heart with an equally deep black dark red hue. Intense black cherry, liquorice and blackberry aromas are pitted against toasty oak, scorched earth, dried meat and blackpepper notes.
Exceptionally concentrated, rich and dense the palate is saturated with lavish black cherry, liquorice and blackberry fruits with vanillin oak, scorched earth and blackpepper elements lining the back half. Opulent yet robust mouthfeel with a sturdy tannin structure. Outstanding power with a long decadently fruited yet muscular conclusion.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 15%

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2020 Roaring Meg Chardonnay

Central Otago, NEW ZEALAND
$36. 99
Bottle
$443.88 Dozen

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

ABV: 14%

Closure: Stelvin

Matured for 11 months in a mixture of concrete egg and neutral oak barrels. Bright yellow straw colour with a watery hue. Ripe nectarine, yellow peach and lemon butter aromas fill the nostrils with some bees wax, toast and spice also evident. Rich peach and honeycomb flavours sit over a toasty back drop of butterscotch and spicy almond. Creamy textured it finishes dry with a roasted almond character lingering through the aftertaste.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 14%

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2020 Jim Barry The McRae Wood Shiraz - Last Stocks

Clare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
Reduced from $56.99
$51. 99
Bottle
$623.88 Dozen

Cellar: 6 - 8 Years (2030-2032)

ABV: 14%

Closure: Stelvin

The McRae Wood Shiraz is made from grapes declassified from ‘The Armagh’ and blended with special parcels of estate fruit. Dense inky black heart with a deep dark purple black hue. Elevated scents of black cherry, liquorice and blackberry carry a smoky cedar overlay with some fennel, earth and peppered meat notes following on. Rich and plush yet also sturdy in its structure with black cherry and liquorice fruits framed by muscular tannins. Black olive, scorched earth, toasty cedar and blackpepper characters lurk in the background. Slightly grippy yet generous medium to long conclusion.
Cellar 6-8 years.
Alc. 14%
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It's a flavoursome, fuller-figured red with clove and cinnamon wood a feature over red plum, raspberry coulis and figgy, dried fruit characters. Thick in the palate with ribs of firm, gravelly tannin, the wine finishes with decent length, albeit a bit woody/dusty over finesse and freshness. For those seeking a liberally seasoned, bolder red, this works. Drink by 2036.
92 Points
Mike Bennie – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion
A rich, full-bodied wine exuding cloves, blue fruits, mace and tea tree. The tannins, a sheath of astringent gristle and polished grain, a gentle seam of oak attacking the long, bolshy finish. A rub of classic Clare liniment, minty and a bit drying, across the finish. This is a large-framed wine from a warm year that will please the traditional drinker of robust reds. Drinkable now, but best from 2025.
92 Points
JamesSuckling.com

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Roseisle The Origami Kite 12 Year Old (Special Release 2023) Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - DAMAGED GIFT BOX

Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
Reduced from $149.99
$139. 99
Bottle
$1679.88 Dozen

ABV: 56.5%

Completed in 2010, Roseisle is a new addition to the Diageo stable, built to produce large quantities of malt for blends. Its design is also geared towards flexibility. According to Scotchwhisky.com. "Six of its seven pairs of stills can switch between stainless steel or standard (copper) shell and tube condensers. If a light grassy spirit is required, long fermentation (in excess of 90 hours) is used, along with slow distillation with air rests, and condensing in the copper condensers. Conversely, if a heavy style is needed then the stainless steel condensers will be used. The lack of extended copper ‘conversation’ will add the requisite weight to the spirit. A nutty (malty) style could also be produced by shortening mashing and fermentation regimes. The grassy style which is currently produced is different noticeably to that from other Diageo sites such as Glen Ord or Royal Lochnagar."
This special release was matured in first-fill and refill bourbon barrels. A sweet, chewy malt, it conjures notes of toasted cereals, dried grass, sponge cake and bittersweet chocolate, leavened by some attractive fruity moments through the warm, spirity finish. 56.5% Alc./Vol. Tasted from a 20ml sample.
Other reviews... This first single malt release from Roseisle has a nose of orchard and citrus fruit, with kumquat, lime, banana leaf, nectarine, red apple, and jasmine, with a touch of white pepper and vanilla oak. Buttery and fruity on the palate, with green apple, orange, lime, and plenty of spice, settling to apple, marshmallow, cotton candy, and background spices. Residual fruit, spice, and a touch of creaminess on the finish. 89 points - whiskyadvocate.com
Here, I believe, is the first commercially released version of Roseisle, beyond the various samples that have been circulating since its launch in 2010. Roseisle's total capacity is 10 million LPA, which isn't huge (Glenfiddich and Glenlivet are much larger). I had the joy of visiting Roseisle with the Malt Maniacs on our 15th anniversary in 2012. Roseisle can produce very different styles, especially by using stainless steel instead of copper in the condensers, which generates thicker, less pure textures, even quite sulphurous ones, but it seems that the priority has remained with light and herbal malts, no doubt much easier to 'correct' when filled / used. Colour: golden. Nose: indeed, I find it quite herbal at the start, then more on apples and plums, then melon, nectarines, almond paste, coconut, and fresh wood. It's nice but there isn't a huge personality, we remain in the realm of the largest Speyside distilleries. With water: the same feeling. Ripe apple, beer, freshly mown lawn... Mouth (neat): very creamy, peppery and fruity at the same time, then increasingly herbal, with a bit of syrup and hops in the background. It's especially the quite thick texture that is remarkable, had they used stainless steel condensers? With water: much fruitier, a bit in the style of the strongest Californian IPAs, then more and more herbal and spicy, with a lot of green pepper and pink berries. Finish: quite long, always very spicy, a bit dominated by new wood at this stage. Pear. Comments: nothing more to say, it does the job very well, with a lot of texture. 85 points - whiskyfun.com

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2019 Le Macchiole Messorio

Tuscany, ITALY
$699. 00
Bottle
$8388.00 Dozen

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
The stunning Le Macchiole 2019 Messorio is all Merlot from a special 2.5-hectare plot with a classic mix of Bolgheri soils featuring clay, silt, sandstone and limestone. The wine ferments in concrete and finishes in new barrique for 18 months. I spoke with proprietor Cinzia Merli about Merlot, and she concedes that this early-ripening grape suffers the most because of climate change. However, the winemaking team works extra hard for balance and elegance notwithstanding. This beautiful wine releases perfumes of cherry, blue flower, iris root, crushed stone and slate. Well-balanced oak tones add power and texture to the full-bodied close. 11,000 bottles were released. Drink 2025 - 2048.
97+ points
Monica Larner - Wine Advocate (Jul 30, 2022)
The 2019 Messorio marries the natural opulence of Merlot on the Tuscan Coast with a feeling of finesse I don’t think I have ever seen here before. There is plenty of depth and resonance, but none of the heaviness that was so in vogue for many years. Dark cherry, plum, spice, mocha and lifted floral notes build into the racy, exotic finish. Drink 2027-2039.
97 points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous
The plums and hazelnuts come out clearly on the nose with some tar and black coffee undertones. It's full-bodied with ripe berry and cappuccino flavors. Chewy yet fine tannins. Merlot. Try after 2028.
97 points
James Suckling

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2019 Le Macchiole Paleo Rosso Magnum (1500ml)

Tuscany, ITALY
$699. 00
Bottle
$8388.00 Dozen

ABV: 14%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
The Le Macchiole 2019 Paleo reveals an extremely precise and etched personality that is perfectly suited to this classic vintage. If you love Cabernet Franc, this is your wine. The bouquet is linear and tight with wet gravel, lead pencil and graphite that make an elegant frame around blackberry and black plum. You taste every last miniature detail in this complex and powerful expression. Fruit comes from a 5.5-hectare plot that rises from 37 to 70 meters above sea level. The soils are a mix of clay, sand, silt, stone and limestone that is characteristic of this stretch of Tuscan coastline. The wine is fermented in cement and aged in barrique for 20 months. On second nose, Paleo begins to offer cardamom pod, exotic spice and fragrant rose water. With 25,400 bottles made, you need to give this glorious wine time to age. Drink 2025 - 2050.
98 points
Monica Larner - Wine Advocate (Jul 30, 2022)
The 2019 Paleo, 100% Cabernet Franc, is a total stunner. Deep, plush and explosive, the 2019 possesses fabulous density and yet it is not at all heavy. All the elements are so well-balanced. Dark cherry, plum, chocolate, mocha, espresso and grilled herbs all meld together in the glass. The purity and persistence of the flavors is absolutely compelling. The 2019 is seriously impressive. I loved it. Drink 2029-2044.
96 points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous
A full-bodied, powerful and polished red with aromas of dark plums, dark cherries, tobacco, bay leaves, dark chocolate, mocha and cedar. Firm, ripe tannins. Compact and muscular. Yet, it remains fresh. Will soften. Try after 2025.
95 points
James Suckling

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2019 Le Macchiole Paleo Rosso

Tuscany, ITALY
$320. 00
Bottle
$3840.00 Dozen

ABV: 14%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
The Le Macchiole 2019 Paleo reveals an extremely precise and etched personality that is perfectly suited to this classic vintage. If you love Cabernet Franc, this is your wine. The bouquet is linear and tight with wet gravel, lead pencil and graphite that make an elegant frame around blackberry and black plum. You taste every last miniature detail in this complex and powerful expression. Fruit comes from a 5.5-hectare plot that rises from 37 to 70 meters above sea level. The soils are a mix of clay, sand, silt, stone and limestone that is characteristic of this stretch of Tuscan coastline. The wine is fermented in cement and aged in barrique for 20 months. On second nose, Paleo begins to offer cardamom pod, exotic spice and fragrant rose water. With 25,400 bottles made, you need to give this glorious wine time to age. Drink 2025 - 2050.
98 points
Monica Larner - Wine Advocate (Jul 30, 2022)
The 2019 Paleo, 100% Cabernet Franc, is a total stunner. Deep, plush and explosive, the 2019 possesses fabulous density and yet it is not at all heavy. All the elements are so well-balanced. Dark cherry, plum, chocolate, mocha, espresso and grilled herbs all meld together in the glass. The purity and persistence of the flavors is absolutely compelling. The 2019 is seriously impressive. I loved it. Drink 2029-2044.
96 points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous
A full-bodied, powerful and polished red with aromas of dark plums, dark cherries, tobacco, bay leaves, dark chocolate, mocha and cedar. Firm, ripe tannins. Compact and muscular. Yet, it remains fresh. Will soften. Try after 2025.
95 points
James Suckling

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2021 Munda Kaurna Country Syrah

McLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$42. 99
Bottle
$515.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2023-2028)

ABV: 14%

Closure: Stelvin

Dense midnight black core with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Nosing offers up lifted aromatics of dark plum, black cherry and liquorice with some vanillin cedar, smoked meat and peppered clove notes also evident. Mid weighted generous dark plum, black cherry and liquorice fruits carry plenty of flesh across the palate. Scorched earth, clove and peppered meat elements lie underneath. Nicely integrated fine grained tannins concluding ripe and savoury.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 14%
Other Reviews….
Fruit from Kaurna Country, off a Blewitt Springs site, and as with its grenache sibling, this is aged in used French oak (barriques and hogsheads); however, this spends 16 months in barrel. An outrageously vibrant dark purple/red hue, so enticing; while there’s a whiff of (diesel-like) reduction, the palate is awash with blueberries, dark plums, loads of spices and umami accents of soy sauce. Full-bodied, rich and ripe with bolshie tannins leaving a firm finish, fresh and a little drying, in a good way. Drink by 2033.
93 Points
Jane Faulkner – James Halliday’s Wine Companion

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2021 Cesar Marquez Perez El Val Godello

Bierzo, SPAIN
$250. 00
Bottle
$3000.00 Dozen

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

Cesar Marquez has Bierzo running through his veins, and is the latest generation of the Perez family to own the leading Castro Ventosa winery in north-western Spain. Growing up surrounded by the region's leading exponents, including a lengthy apprenticeship with one of the world's greatest winemakers, his uncle Raul Perez, has shaped much of what Cesar values in wine. While he still manages the family estate, Cezar started his own venture in 2015, and is already one of the most exciting young prospects in Spain.
Having a deep understanding and access to some of the best vineyards Bierzo has to offer, Cezar focuses on preserving purity and freshness, highlighting the promise Mencia has in the right place when made with attention to detail. Cezar is structuring his line-up of wines in Burgundian fashion, making a broader appellation wine, a village wine, along with several single vineyard offerings. Winemaking is similar on all wines, with grapes partially destemmed and fermented in open barriques, before spending 12 months in old barrels without any racking or top ups before bottling the following winter. These are wines that are not just great examples of Bierzo Mencia, but wines that truly stand shoulder to shoulder with the finest from any region or country.
El Val is a new wine of 100% Godello from a cool, high altitude vineyard, and transcends the quality limits expected of this grape in Bierzo.
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The new white 2021 El Val comes from one of the coolest places in Valtuille—the same place as a new white for the family firm Castro Ventosa—with vines regrafted to old-clone Godello. It has 12.48% alcohol, very good parameters for acidity and freshness and a consistent sensation on the palate. It's from ancient vines on clay, stone and quartzite soils and fermented in one 500-liter barrel where the wine matured with the lees that were never stirred for 11 months. It's super elegant, very clean, precise, symmetric and delineated, transparent, harmonious and elegant, like a grand cru Burgundy. Bravo! The price is high, reflecting scarcity but also quality. It transcends the appellation and the variety. Only 521 bottles were produced. It was bottled in August 2022. Drink 2023-2032.
98 points
Luis Gutiérrez - Wine Advocate (Aug 11, 2023)

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Marionette Nocino Liqueur (500ml)

AUSTRALIA
$64. 99
Bottle
$779.88 Dozen

ABV: 28%

A limited collaboration with 2018 World Class Bartender of the Year, Orlando Marzo saw to a February harvest of green walnuts from Michael Edwards’ orchard in the Yarra Ranges. That now forms the backbone of Marionette's Nocino. Their iconic camphor aroma is complemented by the chocolatey notes of toasted wattleseed. The tang of lemon myrtle completes the liqueur, bringing this classic Italian digestif to life. Perfect for Nocino Spritzes, Green Walnut Negronis, Nocino Tonics or simply serve over ice. 28% Alc./Vol.

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2023 Willow & Goose Home Pinot Noir

Adelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$34. 99
Bottle
$419.88 Dozen

ABV: 12.7%

Closure: Diam Cork

Semi translucent bright red core with black toned edges and a light crimson red hue. Fragrant violet, red cherry and strawberry scents flow out of the glass trailed by some clove, earth and fresh herb notes. Light and juicy the palate features raspberry, cherry and strawberry fruits over a delicate earth, fresh herb and spice back drop. Polished tannins and bright acidity with a fresh lively red fruited finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 12.7%

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2022 Jackson Brooke Doeven Vineyard Riesling

Henty, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$29. 99
Bottle
$359.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

ABV: 12%

Closure: Stelvin

Brilliant pale straw colour with highlights of green around the edges and a watery hue. Aromas of lime and citrus have a delicate oily toast and lemon butter overlay with some wet steel notes also evident. Taut and zippy the linear yet texturally pleasing palate features racy lime and lemon fruits over a back drop of toast, delicate lemon butter and steely mineral elements. A beam of laser like acidity sculpting the long, dry, precise finish.
Drink over the next 8-10 years.
Alc. 12%
Other Reviews….
Plenty of flavour and texture here, mint and green apple, a little honey gloss, some exotic spice too. Some chalky texture, a light lemon peel bitterness and grip, kind of honey/creamy too, but with intense acidity to cut through, and a long nutty/spicy finish. Very good. Drink 2022-2028+
93 Points
Gary Walsh – The Wine Front

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2022 The Cognoscenti GSM

Barossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$22. 99
Bottle
$275.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2023-2027)

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Dark red in colour with black toned edges and a red to dark red hue. Lifted dark raspberry, liquorice and dark plum aromas are followed by some subtle vanillin confectionary and light spice notes. Juicy dark raspberry, plum and liquorice fruits have a fleshy feel across the mid weighted palate with some vanillin earth and spice elements lying underneath. Polished tannins with a savoury mid length finish.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 14.5%

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2020 Kilikanoon Killerman’s Run Cabernet Sauvignon

Clare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$19. 99
Bottle
$239.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2023-2029)

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Established in 1997, Kilikanoon has established a reputation for producing world class, iconic Shiraz from vineyards located in the Barossa & Clare Valley. Winemaker Kevin Mitchell also produces more budget priced offerings, producing wines that offer ‘Killer Value’ under the Killerman’s Run label, with fruit now being sourced from entirely low yielding Clare Valley vineyards.
Matured for 16 months in new and used French oak hogsheads. Dense midnight black dark red colour with a dark red black tinged hue. Elevated blackcurrant aromas infused with a mix of tobacco and bay leaf are trailed by some dried herb, black olive and dusty cedar notes. Rich and generously weighted the medium to full bodied palate is flooded with ripe blackcurrant and mulberry fruits. Excellent concentration with cedary tobacco characters, black olive and spicy bay leaf infusions adding further interest. Sturdy fine grained tannin structure with a long, slightly firm yet well endowed finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 14.5%

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2023 Barking Mad Watervale Riesling

Clare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$14. 99
Bottle
$179.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2023-2029)

ABV: 12%

Closure: Stelvin

Brilliant water like core with greenish tinged edges. Soaring out of the glass are intense lime, citrus and orange rind aromas followed by some distinct talc, subtle wet steel and chalky mineral notes. Racy lime and citrus fruits are underpinned by zingy mineral infused acidity with notions of orange rind, wet steel and chalky mineral characteristics also present. Finishes dry and crisp with a long crunchy aftertaste.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 12%

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1998 Ardbeg Single Cask No.1275 Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Islay, SCOTLAND
$1999. 00
Bottle
$23988.00 Dozen

ABV: 55.4%

Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product pictured. This one, in particular, has some impact crumpling to the front, bottom edge. See picture.
A single cask selection from a from first fill bourbon barrel, cask #1275 was limited to just 252 bottles. 55.4% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered. Collectable.
Other reviews... Colour: white wine. Nose: punchy, starting in an unusual way, on hints of green olive and even capers on top of a peatiness that isn’t huge but certainly bigger than the SMWS’. The rest is rather classic young Ardbeg, without any big bourbonny notes. Seawater, peat smoke, kippers and freshly cut apples. With water: more of the same, with an emphasis on the coastal notes and a little mint kicking in. Mouth (neat): powerful and very, very ‘Ardbeg’. Ashes, liquorice, smoked salmon, pepper, ‘raw’ peat, tar, green apples and a little salt. Not really complex but impressively punchy if you like them young. With water: clean, classic young Ardbeg, on apples, peat, pepper, marzipan, gentian and seashells. Finish: quite long, with quite some saltiness and notes of walnut skin as well as a little eucalyptus and lemon balm. Faint earthiness. Note that the finish is more pleasant when undiluted. Comments: very ‘young Ardbeg’, that is to say quite simple but very satisfying. I guess a good way of coming up with more complexity would be to marry various kinds of casks, including sherry. Hey, you could even call that Rollercoaster. 85 points - whiskyfun.com

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36 Short Single Malt Australian Whisky (500ml) - 40%

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

ABV: 40%

36 Short's latest single malt is created in the same way as their 45% ABV expression, minus the red wine cask finishing: Australian malted barley, water from an aquifer underneath the distillery and maturation in locally sourced, shaved and charred American oak barrels is followed by further resting in x Bourbon barrels to add complexity and fruity notes. The result is a modern yet balanced whisky with a well-rounded, light-weight feel bottled at an accessible 40% Alc./Vol.
Notes from the producers... Colour: Deep gold autumn barley. Nose: Sweet and fruity on the nose, with tart lime marmalade notes. A faint aroma of fresh cut pine and tropical fruit adds a delicate malt finish. Taste: A warm roundness encompassing the whisky with character of a tangy dried fruit medley. A hint of vanilla bean, taking you on a long, sweet fruity journey. Finish: A beautiful long finish with a taste of dried mixed fruit. Lingering with notes of apricot and peaches with a warming finish.

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Cadenheads Green Label 13 Year Old Jamaican Rum (700ml)

JAMAICA
$150. 00
Bottle
$1800.00 Dozen

ABV: 46%

There is a lighter coloured equivalent to this bottling on the market, said to come from the Long Pond Distillery. This one is much darker and distilled via a pot still instead of a column. Full flavoured, ex bourbon barrel matured and of course well aged, it's described as a solid sipper, but not super heavy on the esters. 594 bottles produced. 46% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.
Notes from the bottlers... “Nose: Orange peel, lime, vanilla, new leather belt. Palate: Beer foam, vanilla pods, kiwi skin. Finish: Tinned pears, burnt banana, pineapple juice.”

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2022 Clos du Caillou Le Caillou Cotes du Rhone Blanc

Cotes du Rhone, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
$39. 99
Bottle
$479.88 Dozen

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

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

Le Clos du Caillou was established in 1895 with the Vacheron family taking over in 1956, focusing on organic farming and planting vineyards. Now, the younger Vacheron generation is gradually assuming control, with guidance from Bruno Gaspard.
The Cotes du Rhone Blanc consists of 50% Grenache Blanc, 35% Viognier, and 15% Clairette, sourced from 40-50 year-old low yielding vines. Hand-picked fruit is carefully sorted, then gently pressed as whole bunches and left to settle overnight at 10°C. Afterward, they undergo cool fermentation in stainless steel tanks and age on fine lees for four months.
Bright pale straw colour with straw tinged edges and a watery hue. Aromas of pear and ripe Jonathan apple mix with honeysuckle and ginger spice notes. Fleshy pear, apricot and honeysuckle flavours have a luscious feel and carry good textural volume. Notions of wet stone and subtle ginger lie underneath. Finishes dry with good freshness and a well rounded, gently spice conclusion.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 13.5%
Other Reviews….
The 2022 Cotes du Rhone Le Caillou Blanc is a blend of Grenache Blanc, Clairette and Viognier, including some purchased fruit from the north of Vaucluse. It sees only stainless steel. Notes of pear, tangerine and anise appear on the nose, while the medium-bodied palate is plump and appealing, with hints of chalk and lime zest on the finish. Drink 2023-2025.
89 Points
Joe Czerwinski - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

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2021 Atze’s Corner Mob Montepulciano

Barossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$32. 99
Bottle
$395.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: 5 - 6 Years (2028-2029)

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Aged for 18 months in a mix of third and fourth fill French oak. Super saturated inky black heart with an equally deep bright dark red black hue. Morello cherry and liquorice aromas infused with a mix of dried herbs and earthy graphite like notes are followed by hints of spicy vanillin cedar. Juicy and bright the palate features freshly crushed dark to morello cherry and liquorice flavours over infusions of Mediterranean herbs and spicy earth. Very energetic acidity with dry, chalky tannins and a finish that’s taut and tightly wound.
Cellar 5-6 years.
Alc. 14.5%

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Hellyers Road Distillery Double Cask Single Malt Australian Whisky (700ml)

Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
$129. 99
Bottle
$1559.88 Dozen

ABV: 46.2%

As the name suggests, 'Double Cask' spent five years maturing in American oak followed by a finishing period in French oak. Deeply scented, the nose offers rich vanillan oak, Ovaltine and hints of pickled ginger. The slightly grassy, bittersweet, warm-alcohol style of early Hellyer's bottlings is salient on the palate where a hint of sulphur and something almost metallic mingles with hot spices, the malt and sweet oak rebounding in a bittersweet finish. Tasted from a 50ml sample. 46.2% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.
Other reviews... As the new iteration of Hellyers Road's pinot noir cask whisky, Double Cask has a big job on its hands. But at under $120 for a 700ml bottle at 46%, they're already off to a flying start in terms of value. There's significantly more oak influence here, with the combination of French and American timbers shining through on the rich, dark, well-developed nose. Think green walnuts, cassia, autumn leaf litter and antique furniture. The palate is also dry and woody but with a great integration of spirit that carries through nicely and at great length. If you like oaky tannin and not a lot of sweetness but appreciate textural whisky, this is a solid drink for a super reasonable price. 88 points - James Halliday's Australian Wine Companion
Notes from the producers... Expect vibrant notes of raisin toast, stewed fruits and candied orange with a hint of clove.

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Kilchoman Pedro Ximenez Sherry Cask Matured 2023 Edition Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Islay, SCOTLAND
$199. 99
Bottle
$2399.88 Dozen

ABV: 50%

Like many others, we've been long-time fans of Kilchoman. Some go as far to say that no better quality peated malt is currently produced in Scotland. A small scale, hands-on approach and attention to detail make each release at least as good as the last. The 2023 PX Sherry edition is the first Kilchoman to be aged full-term in PX casks. You might consider five years old to be too young, but PX hogsheads can be aggressive; a shorter spell is often the best option to ensure a balanced result. Here, the citrus sweetness and peat smoke are beautifully married with the fruit'n'nut chocolate character of the sherry. Never too sweet, by the finish it's definitively Kilchoman; Vivacious and fresh, with a signature rush of maritime peat and tingling pepper fading into cocoa and wood smoke. Distillery character wins the day. Tasted from a 30ml sample. 50% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered. 23,000 bottles produced.
Other reviews... An exquisite combination of sherry fruit and peat smoke, with aromas of sultana, allspice, aniseed, nutmeg, cigar wrapper, Brazil nut, and licorice. The indulgent notes continue uninterrupted on the palate, with muscovado sugar, chocolate brownie, malt, and zested orange, winding down with rich dark chocolate and dried vine fruits into a soothing finish of raisin, peat smoke, and chocolate. (1,980 bottles for the U.S.) 92 points - whiskyadvocate.com
Notes from the producers... Nose: Sweet sultanas and raisins with rounded peat smoke and layers of liquorice and hints of citrus sweetness. Palate: Brown sugar and malty sweetness then orange peel, citrus, dark chocolate and waves of sherry sweetness. Finish: Chocolate coated raisins, oak smoke, mixed spices and lasting PX sweetness.

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2021 Bindi Sergardi Tenuta I Colli Achille IGT Toscana Rosso

Tuscany, ITALY
$24. 99
Bottle
$299.88 Dozen

Minimum 6 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2023-2027)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Diam Cork

A blend of 90% Sangiovese and 10% Merlot. Deep dark red black colour with a dark red hue. Spicy red currant and red cherry aromas infused with a mixture of rose petals, earth, tobacco and dried herbs emanate from the glass. The elegant mid weighted palate features bright red currant and red cherry fruits over earth, infusions of fresh herbs and spicy tobacco. Slightly dryish tannins with vibrant acidity and a savoury conclusion of moderate length.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 13.5%

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