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2014 Domaine du Collier Charpentrie Saumur Rouge Museum Release

Saumur, Loire Valley, FRANCE
$280. 00
Bottle
$3360.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

Within a short period of time Antoine Foucault is already making some of the most exciting wines in the Loire Valley. The Domaine du Collier was created in 1999 by Antoine (son of Charly Foucault from the famed Clos Rougeard) and his wife Caroline. Having worked at Clos Rougeard for four years and still at the young age of 26 he took the opportunity to buy four-hectares of vines (through his family) in the commune of Brézé in the best lieu-dit of ‘La Ripaille’. The estate comprises 6 hectares with the vast majority of the estate planted to Chenin Blanc (including some 100 year old vines) and just under a hectare of Cabernet Franc.
Antoine is dedicated to natural viticulture, without the use of chemical treatments, fertilizers, or weed killers. The harvest is manual with strict sorting carried out in the vineyards. In his deep cellar, Antoine does not use commercial yeast, and doesn’t treat the wine with sulphur until bottling. The end results are brilliant and it is probably no surprise that demand for them is very high and as a result they can be very hard to find.
Museum release direct from the domaine 2024.
Other Reviews....
The 2014 Saumur Rouge La Charpentrie is simply stunning, revealing aromas of flowers, peonies, cassis, licorice and smoke intertwined with mineral-laced tones. Medium to full-bodied, beautifully textured and pure, it’s suave and seamless with a multidimensional core of fruit, concluding with lively acids and a long, saline finish. It's as impressive for its harmony as it is for its plenitude. Drink 2024-2034.
95 points
Yohan Castaing - Wine Advocate (Jun 14, 2024)

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Bella Notte White Sambuca (700ml)

ITALY
$54. 99
Bottle
$659.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

Bella Notte is both the name of a cocktail containing Sambuca and also a Sambuca brand. This traditional Italian specialty is flavoured with essential oil extracted from Star Anise. Sweetened to taste, serve it after dinner or with your favourite coffee. 40% Alc./Vol.

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Bella Notte Prugna Liqueur (700ml)

ITALY
$58. 99
Bottle
$707.88 Dozen

ABV: 35%

Prugna (Prunus domestica, or in English, plum) is the basis for one of those historic, regional elixirs that continues to attract a small band of followers. An institution in Veneto, the liqueur is obtained via the maceration of plums and / or a distillation of plum juice and presents perfumed, sweet aromatics coupled with flavours of apricots, almonds and dried fruits. Its pleasant taste and moderate ABV make it perfect as a pairing with dried pastries, walnuts, almonds or coffee at the end of a meal accompanied by dried Venetian biscuits like Bussolà and Zaetti. 35% Alc./Vol.

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Archie Rose Fundamental Spirits Double Malt Australian Whisky (700ml)

Sydney, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA
$79. 99
Bottle
$959.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

Fundamental Spirits is a new range of 100% Australian vodka, gin and whisky created as an easy foundation for your favourite drinks. A new addition for 2023 is Double Malt Whisky, featuring a solera of Archie Rose Single Malt and Rye Malt made from copper pot distilled NSW heritage rye and barley malts. Maturation takes place in ex-apera (sherry), bourbon and virgin oak casks. On the nose, gobstopper is followed by toasted muesli and hints of cocoa in a straightforward aroma that recalls young Bourbon. The fullness of the delivery defies the entry-level ABV - and the price tag. There are no rough edges, just attractive fruit-chocolate and hazelnut flavours, as rounded as they are relaxed, while a light oiliness adds texture (possibly a contribution from the rye). A whisky that lends itself to experimentation. 40% Alc/Vol

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Bella Notte Black Sambuca (700ml)

ITALY
$57. 99
Bottle
$695.88 Dozen

ABV: 38%

Led by the legendary Opal Nera, in many markets, Black Sambuca remains the number one seller in its category. And like its main rival, the key ingredients of Bella Notte Nera are star anise and green anise. Elderflowers, elderberries, orange flowers, coriander, cinnamon, cloves and Sicilian lemons also make the cut. The elderberries play an important part in obtaining the liqueur’s deep purple colour. All of the ingredients are infused and distilled separately then blended together for a perfect balance. Often served icy cold as an after-dinner drink, the flavours of anise and elderflower also work as an accompaniment to coffee. 38% Alc./Vol.

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2020 Domaine Olivier Merlin Macon La Roche Vineuse

Burgundy, FRANCE
$49. 99
Bottle
$599.88 Dozen

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

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Synthetic 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.
Barrel aged for 18 months using 30-50% new oak. Bright straw colour with a watery hue. Ripe pear and peach aromas overlaid with a mix of honeycomb and bacon fat notes emanate from the glass with hints of crème brulee and wets stone also evident. Rich pear and dried honey flavours are intermeshed with faint crème brulee, almond and wet slate on the back half. Full creamy like textural feel concluding with good freshness and a long wet slate and almond laced aftertaste.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 13.5%

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2021 Palliser Estate OM Santi Vineyard Chardonnay

Martinborough, NEW ZEALAND
$79. 99
Bottle
$959.88 Dozen

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

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Brilliant pale straw colour with a faint tinge of green around the edges and a watery hue. Intense ripe peach and nectarine fruits dominate the nose followed by some dried honey, crème brulee, biscuity oak, nougat and oyster shell notes. Rich fleshy white peach, ripe nectarine and dried honey flavours are full and creamy in their feel. Crème brulee, biscuity nougat and subtle cashew elements ensue. Powerful and opulent it finishes long, fresh and flinty.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 13.5%
Other Reviews….
Reminiscent of a stylish white Burgundy with a delicious purity of stone fruit and swirling citrus qualities. Ample and concentrated with a linear mineral flow and lingering fresh acidity which carry through to the elegant finale.
97 Points
Decanter World Wine Awards 2023

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2020 Grace Akeno

Yamanashi, JAPAN
$160. 00
Bottle
$1920.00 Dozen

Minimum 6 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 10 Years (2023-2033)

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

A Bordeaux style blend made from 63% Merlot, 28% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot with maturation taking place in French oak. Totally opaque black dark red colour with a dark red hue. Nosing draws out delightful red currant, mulberry and subtle violet aromatics which are intermeshed with dusty cedar, tobacco and bay leaf notes. Supremely elegant and finessed the mid weighted palate is decorated with red currant and mulberry fruits which overlay dusty vanillin cedar, tobacco, subtle black olive and infusions of bay leaf. Beautifully balanced fine grained tannin structure with a long refined conclusion.
Drink over the next 8-10 years.
Alc. 13%
Other Reviews…..
Merlot 63%, Cabernet Sauvignon 28%, Cabernet Franc 8%, and Petit Verdot 1% It’s the 100th anniversary wine from Grace.
Raspberry, dried cranberry, quite spicy with cinnamon and clove, charcoal, some sundried tomato, kombu and pepper. It’s medium-bodied, cherry and plum, nutty grainy tannin, distinct savoury spice, but also quite a ‘mineral’ thing with some ripe tomato tang, yet sweet squished strawberry vanilla flavour too, and a finish of excellent length. It’s umami, yet there’s something of a strawberry Kit Kat sweetness in the mix. and gee, I really like it all up. A very different expression of these grape varieties, but really good. Drink 2023-2029+
95 Points
Gary Walsh – The Wine Front

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2022 Coates The Pinot Noir

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

Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2023-2031)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Matured for 12 months in one third new French oak and 25% whole bunch fermented. Semi translucent dark red core with black toned edges and a bright red purple tinged hue. Gloriously perfumed, the nose offers up alluring scents of violet, red to dark cherries, wild strawberries and subtle anise followed by fresh herb, delicate forest floor and spicy cedar notes. Delicious red to dark cherry and strawberry fruits glide effortlessly across the supplely textured palate. Light on its feet and possessing polished tannins it shows excellent drive and freshness. Notions of subtle rhubarb, spicy cedar, forest floor and fresh herb infusions linger through the long, elegant finish.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 13.5%

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2018 Zema Estate Cluny Cabernet Merlot

Coonawarra, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$24. 99
Bottle
$299.88 Dozen

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

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Stelvin

A blend of 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, 7% Malbec and 7% Cabernet Franc matured for 18 months in French oak hogsheads. Totally opaque midnight black core with a dark red black tinged hue. Elevated blackcurrant and liquorice aromas are trailed by earth, vanillin cedar and choc mint notes. Rich fleshy ripe blackcurrant fruits are backed by an underlying sturdy tannin structure which firms up the back half. Liquorice, spicy vanillin cedar, earth and choc mint characters are also evident. Excellent concentration with a robust yet opulently fruited finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 14.5%

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2022 Rusty Mutt Chien Violet Organic Shiraz - Last Stocks

McLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
Reduced from $26.99
$22. 99
Bottle
$275.88 Dozen

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

ABV: 14%

Closure: Stelvin

Certified organic. Black as night heart with a youthful looking dark red black tinged hue. The nostrils are filled with liquorice, blackberry and black cherry fruits which intermix with vanillin cedar and peppered fennel notes. Rich succulent liquorice and blackberry fruits flood the mouth underscored by vanillin cedar, fennel and peppered earth characters. Fleshy and plump in its feel the medium to full bodied palate possesses velvety yet sturdy tannins and an opulently fruited finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 14%

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Manly Spirits Coastal Stone Explore Finest Blended Australian Whisky (700ml)

New South Wales, AUSTRALIA
$79. 99
Bottle
$959.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

A softly scented, medium to full-bodied multi-grain blend with appealing malt character. Toasty cereals come with a dried fruit juiciness at the finish, closing with flavours Granita biscuits, wood spice and milk chocolate. Matured in ex-Bourbon & ex-Australian Shiraz barrels. 40% Alc./Vol.

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2019 Domaine Barmes-Buecher Rosenberg Pinot Gris

Alsace, FRANCE
$69. 99
Bottle
$839.88 Dozen

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

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Diam Cork

Certified Biodynamic. Brilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Intense ripe pear, baked apple and honeycomb like aromas fill the nostrils with hints of musk and ginger also apparent. Rich pear, ripe apple and honeysuckle flavours have a luscious feel yet are underscored by wonderful fresh acidity. Subtle musk and quince elements linger through the back half. Finishes dry with brisk acidity and a harmoniously elegant conclusion.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 13.5%
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Not only is this Alsace pinot gris properly dry, it has wonderful freshness and clarity. which make it a winner. And behind this is very pronounced, chalky minerality that provides excellent grip at the long, crisp finish. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold.
93 Points
JamesSuckling.com

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Gabriel Boudier Creme De Figue (Fig) Liqueur (500ml)

Burgundy, FRANCE
$48. 99
Bottle
$587.88 Dozen

ABV: 20%

On the syrupy side, even for a liqueur, but that's expected given the key ingredient. Thick and viscous, this coats the mouth in an impressive wave of dried fig, dried apricot, baklava and milk chocolate flavours that calls for a second sip. A subtle rush of cinnamon spice and acidity brings form. As far as capturing the decadent side of the fruit, this is a complete success. Serve this luscious liqueur neat over ice with a cheese and fig platter or mix up delicious 'Christmassy' cocktails. 20% Alc./Vol.

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Glenmorangie Barrel Select Release Palo Cortado Cask Finish 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Highlands, SCOTLAND
$179. 99
Bottle
$2159.88 Dozen

ABV: 46%

The Barrel Select series offers special cask maturations that reflect Glenmorangie's penchant for experimentation. This is the first time that the distillery has finished a whisky in Palo Cortado casks. Considered the rarest variety of sherry, it's created purely by chance, resulting in a complex style that's a cross between fino and Oloroso. It begins its life under flor, aging without the presence of oxygen, then mysteriously the flor dies off, leaving the whisky to age oxidatively like an Oloroso. Head of Whisky Creation, Dr Bill Lumsden sourced a handful of barrels which are reported to be very hard to come by. After eight years of pre-maturation in ex-bourbon wood, the sherry's four year contribution brings sweet and nutty aromas and flavours, with hints of dark plum, milk-chocolate, Brazil nuts and sweet spice. The result is a welcome alternative to Glenmorangie's core sherry-matured label, 'Lasanta'. 46% Alc./Vol.
Notes from the producers... NOSE: Rich, elegant and rounded. Toffee, fudge and vanilla sweetness entwine with mossy notes and mulled wine hints. Then come scents of honeyed ginger and milk-chocolate truffle dusted with cinnamon. A splash of water reveals notes of orange sherbet, carnations and Brazil nuts. TASTE: An oily yet peppery texture leads to a burst of rich, sweet flavours. Treacle toffee and milk chocolate are threaded with notes of clove, ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg. Meanwhile, fruity undertones of raisins, dark plums and bitter orange find delectable balance with baking ryebread and salted nuts.

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Kitajima Sea Salt Yuzushu (720ml)

Shiga, JAPAN
$59. 99
Bottle
$719.88 Dozen

ABV: 7%

From Shiga brewers Kitajima, comes an alternative take on Yuzushu, made using local sake, but with a small addition of sea salt and four times the Yuzu of regular Yuzushu. That's evidenced in aromas of fresh grapefruit and lemon butter but more-so in surprisingly tart flavours of unsweetened home-made lemonade. The finish is citrus-peel fresh (oranges and lemons) with a lick of salt in the aftertaste rounding the profile off like a Margarita cocktail. Use it as a Summer refresher or mix when natural citrus flavours are in demand. 7% Alc./Vol. Refrigerate after opening.

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Bollinger Special Cuvee Brut Champagne (375ml) - Half Bottle

Champagne, FRANCE
$69. 99
Bottle
$839.88 Dozen

ABV: 12%

Closure: Cork

Bollinger’s trademark depth and richness are on full show here. A blend of 60% Pinot Noir, 25% Chardonnay and 15% Pinot Meunier with over 85% of the blend sourced from Grand and Premier crus.
Pours with a fluffy white mousse.The base colour is pale straw with tinges of gold around the edges. Very fine bead with a steady stream of bubbles. The nose exhibits Bollinger’s hallmark richness with pronounced aromas of baked bread, yeast lees and oily toast like characters followed by cashew, almond and citrus notes. Rich, mouthfilling flavours of baked bread, yeast lees, oily toast like characters, citrus and cashew. Creamy textural feel with good freshness on the finish. Long aftertaste of baked bread, oily toast like characters, yeast lees and cashew.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc 12%
Other Reviews....
Surely the most underpriced champagne on the market today, yet one of the most complex. The 60/25/15% pinot noir/chardonnay/pinot meunier blend is of scant importance compared with the 400 components with 60% reserves, the oldest 8+ years old. Majestically complex and layered in a jewelled crown of freshness.
96 points
James Halliday's Top 100 2020
This harmonious Champagne is wonderfully vibrant as it dances across the palate, with the satinlike mousse carrying flavors of white cherry, Marcona almond and ground coffee that show accents of candied kumquat, ginger, aromatic verbena and graphite. A streak of racy salinity emerges on mouthwatering finish. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier. Drink now through 2025
93 points
Wine Spectator
Bollinger’s NV Special Cuvée knocks it out of the park. Made from 60% Pinot Noir, 25% Chardonnay and the rest Pinot Meunier, with 30% of the blend brought up in barrels, it boasts a rich, deep, medium to full-bodied style as well as terrific notes of lemon curd, crème brûlée, caramelized stone fruits, and hints of toasty nuttiness that develop with time in the glass. It’s a big, rich Champagne that stays balanced and pure. Beautiful stuff. Drink 2018-2028.
93 points
JebDunnuck.com
Fine bubbles combine nicely with the cooked apples, pie crust and lemon rind. Some biscuit, too. Full body. Layered and creamy with a crisp finish. Always delicious. Drink now.
92 points
JamesSuckling.com

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2021 Kelley Fox Wines Mirabai Pinot Noir

Oregon, UNITED STATES
$110. 00
Bottle
$1320.00 Dozen

Minimum 6 bottles

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

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

Semi translucent bright red colour with a light red hue. Fragrant red cherry and strawberry aromas infused with a mix of violets and fresh herbs are trailed by hints of forest floor and spicy cedar. Light in body with a vibrant yet slippery feel, red cherry and winter strawberry fruits carry plenty of energy over a fresh herb, subtle forest floor and spicy cedar back drop. Fresh acidity and polished tannins with lively red fruits carry a cool tone through the finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 13%

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2020 Domaine Rostaing Le Vassal

Languedoc, FRANCE
$44. 99
Bottle
$539.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2023-2031)

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Cork

A blend of 70% Syrah, 15% Mourvedre and 15% Grenache. Deep black dark red colour with a vibrant red purple hue. Alluring, freshly crushed scents of wild dark raspberry, cherry and liquorice escape from the glass followed by some crushed rock, earthy incense and peppered fresh herb notes. Rich, fresh and succulent the palate is awash with dark raspberry, blackberry and liquorice fruits which are underpinned by a youthful inkiness and bright acidity. Excellent intensity with some earthy incense characters, fresh herbs and pepper lingering on the back half. Slightly chalky tannins concluding long, energetic and exuberantly fruited.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 14.5%

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2022 Brokenwood Indigo Vineyard Chardonnay

Beechworth, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$74. 99
Bottle
$899.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2023-2031)

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Brilliant very pale straw colour with distinct highlights of green around the edges and a watery hue. Zesty grapefruit, nectarine and green apple aromas mix with roasted almond and gun flint notes. Energetic pear, green apple and grapefruit flavours are layered across the elegant palate with subtle biscuity oak evident on the fresh gun flint infused finish. Lively acidity with good depth to the long finely textured conclusion.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 12.5%
Other Reviews…..
Hand-picked fruit, whole-bunch pressed, wild-yeast fermented and matured for 10 months in French puncheons (4% new). The bouquet has the carefully calibrated touch of funk used in some (though not all) of its chardonnays, translating to green grapefruit zest/pith/juice as a background for the white peach and cashew. Drink by 2033.
95 Points
James Halliday – Australian Wine Companion

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Springbank Local Barley 11 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - 2022 Release

Campbeltown, SCOTLAND
$699. 00
Bottle
$8388.00 Dozen

ABV: 55.1%

Collectors note: Springbank's labels almost always arrive with minor wearing and markings, most often to the top of the front labels. This is unavoidable. If you are likely to be disappointed by minor label scuffing, we recommend you don't buy these whiskies.
15,000 bottles make up the 2022 addition to one of our all-time favourite series of contemporary Springbanks. Produced from Belgravia barley harvested from Glencraig's Farm near Campbeltown, the resulting spirit was matured in a mix of 55% Sherry, 35% Bourbon and 10% x-Rum barrels giving it a markedly deeper colour than many previous Local Barley bottlings. Considering the reputation for high quality and the very limited nature of this series, we don't expect any of the LBs to be easily re-stocked in the future. 55.1% Alc./Vol. Non-chill filtered.
Other reviews... I find it very smart that they would keep using the old livery (while it's not the oldest for the LBs). This one was distilled from Belgravia barley from Glencraigs Farm, right on the road to Campbeltown. Colour: white wine. Nose: something else, really, this is almost a blend of mezcal, aquavit and genever, even if seawater and pure lemon juice would then chime in. In the end, it is pure oyster juice, with some tabasco and Worcester sauce, plus a good glass of zero-dosage champagne. With water: once again, more mud, rainwater and porridge, with a touch of curry this time, poppadums, Mouth (neat): but where does this mezcal stem from? More bone-dry champagne too, more aquavit, more oyster water, more lemon and lime juices. It's also fat and oily, and certainly not as 'dirty' as your usual Springbanks (which, granted, I love too). With water: some curry again, aniseed, capsicum, bell pepper… I would suppose that's the oak, not the Belgravia barley. It's different, vive la difference, I like it. Finish: long, with salty lemons ruing it all and much more smoke in the aftertaste. Comments: I just tried 2017's 11 yo Local Barley again, I find this newer expression of an eleven largely superior, but I wouldn't say it's better, stricto sensu, than the astounding 2007 from Cadenhead's. 91 points - whiskyfun.com

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Five Farms Single Batch Irish Cream Liqueur (700ml)

County Cork, IRELAND
$61. 99
Bottle
$743.88 Dozen

ABV: 17%

Other reviews... “Single batch” Irish cream from County Cork, Ireland, packaged in a swingtop bottle that looks a bit like a milk container. There’s even a picture of a cow on the label. What could be more authentic, or loveable? Five Farms makes only this single product, so you know you’re getting something truly unique before you even pop the top. Which we did. Let’s see what’s inside this precious package. There’s a distinct and somewhat heavy whiskey note on the nose here — not a bad thing, but a bit unexpected in a world of peppermint-cinnamon-flan-flavored liqueurs where the spirit is an afterthought. A bit sharp with alcohol (again a surprise, given the proof), the nose hints at vanilla and chocolate and a bit of cinnamon, while letting dairy cream notes percolate through the mix. The palate is quite nicely rounded, melding the whiskey and the creamery notes well, taking the mix into a realm of butterscotch, salted caramel, and some spice, the lattermost of which lingers on the back end, where honey-scented whiskey and cocoa powder form a delightfully fresh union. Hard to put down, it’s lovely, very solid stuff. - drinkhacker.com
...Five Farms Irish Cream is all about freshness. This bottle is made using single batches of fresh dairy cream, blended with triple distilled Irish whiskey within 48 hours of collection. This freshness translates into the ultra light and creamy mouthfeel, rightfully earning the firm widespread acclaim - Five Farms scored a record 97/100 in the 2018 World Spirits Challenge. The palate is as creamy as they come, silky with milk chocolate and hints of coffee, the quality of the whiskey really shines through. Not only is this delicious on the tongue but the bottle is easy on the eyes as well. The authentic wide mouthed glass bottle comes with a swing top closure and embossed detailing - definitely one to keep wash out and keep around when you’re done. - BBC Good Food Guide.
"An inviting nose of butterscotch, caramel fondue, and vanilla bean jumps from the glass. The lush palate coats the mouth with flavors of coffee with fresh cream, dulce de leche, coconut, maple, and Belgian waffles. An intensely satisfying after dinner sipper in place of dessert." 97 points - World Spirits Competition 2018 / Chairman's Trophy Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2018

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2021 Grace Koshu Hishiyama Vineyard

Yamanashi, JAPAN
$74. 99
Bottle
$899.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2023-2025)

ABV: 12%

Closure: Stelvin

Grace Wine is one of Japan’s leading producers of Koshu, a delicate, dry white wine variety native to the Yamanashi region. Low in alcohol and softly aromatic, Koshu offers a clean, mineral profile that makes it an excellent alternative to other crisp whites like Albarino, Chablis, or dry Riesling.
Situated at the highest altitude in Katsunuma Town (500m-600m), the Hishiyama area is characterised by complex and diverse soils, including large granite formations scattered throughout the area.
Brilliant water like colour with a faint greenish tinge around the edges. Expressive yet delicate aromas of green apple, lime and green pear are laced with fresh herbs and minerals. Delicious lime and green apple fruits have a lively feel across the scrumptious palate with wet stone and mineral elements lying underneath. Nicely rounded pebble stone like mouth feel finishing dry, crisp and elegantly long.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 12%
Other Reviews….
A more musky perfume, preserved lemon, nashi pear, mint/aniseed. Very dry and stony, lemon peel bitterness and green herb, cool and fresh with a lots of crunch on a tight finish. Top shelf. Drink 2022-2028.
94 Points
Gary Walsh – The Wine Front

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Autonomy Walnut Amaro (700ml)

Melbourne, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$69. 99
Bottle
$839.88 Dozen

ABV: 22%

Note: Formerly known as Autonomy Australian Nocino Walnut Liqueur. Same product, new name.

A midsummer harvest of unripe green walnuts are transformed through a slow maceration with spices and citrus to create a dark, rich and aromatic liqueur. Sweet, warming and woody with a slight tannic bitterness, expect flavours of toasted walnuts, cinnamon and vanilla, balanced with the brightness of fresh citrus peel. Try it in a Walnut and Plum Negroni or a Walnut Alexander. Note: as this product is seasonal, there may be slight variations in colour, aroma and flavour from batch to batch. Some natural sediment may also be present. This product contains walnuts. 22% Alc./Vol.

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White Possum Naked Coffee Liqueur (500ml)

AUSTRALIA
$39. 99
Bottle
$479.88 Dozen

ABV: 20%

An unashamedly sweet and intense coffee liqueur with a thick velvety texture, and at an accessible price point. Designed specifically for mixing into caffeine-heavy cocktails, it packs in plenty of flavour for its relatively low alcohol content. To make it, White Possum's team partnered with the Small Batch Roasting Co. in North Melbourne. They not only supply freshly roasted coffee beans, but also collect spent coffee grounds from their cafe. The grounds are dumped straight from the coffee machine into a refrigerated container to retain as much flavour as possible before they're whisked away to be infused in spirit for over a month. Finally, several generous handfuls of dried wattleseed are added to impart a nutty, slightly cacao-like flavour. The final elixir contains no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives. Vegan friendly & Gluten free. 20% Alc./Vol.

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Autonomy Amber Aperitivo (700ml)

Melbourne, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$66. 99
Bottle
$803.88 Dozen

ABV: 25%

The earthy bitterness of the gentian root is balanced with tart quandong and fresh citrus to create an enticingly bittersweet aperitivo. Expect a deep and lingering bitterness that is tempered with the flavours of candied citrus peel and underripe peaches. Perfect in a White Negroni or simply with tonic and lots of ice. Note: As this product is seasonal, there may be slight variations in colour, aroma and flavour from batch to batch. Some natural sediment may also be present. 25% Alc./Vol.

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2015 Warenghem Distillery Armorik Single Cask Australian Exclusive Cask Strength Single Malt French Whisky (700ml)

Brittany, FRANCE
$199. 99
Bottle
$2399.88 Dozen

ABV: 58.7%

French whiskies are so rarely encountered here that when they do arrive they come with a sense of mystery. Yet, if there are regional challengers to the malts that emerge from Scotland's Western Highlands, then Northern France would have to be one. Whiskies from Brittany can be hugely flavoursome, capturing a sense of place with the freshness of the seashore and a touch of rusticity that's occasionally augmented by varying degrees of peat. Kornog and Warenghem are standouts, the latter offering whiskies under their Armorik label. When the Australian importers visited Brittany earlier in the year, their barrel selection came with a further French twist: Full-term maturation in a cask that previously held Pineau des Charentes - a speciality aperitif of Cognac, generally categorised as a fortified wine (aka 'mistelle' or 'vin de liqueur' in France, however, being a blend of grape must and eau-de-vie it could be argued that the genre is more akin to a liqueur). There is one cask only, all for Australia and the whisky it yielded continues a theme of beautifully rounded, utterly mouthfilling and wonderfully textural malts from Warenghem, this time with a light honey, fruit compote and sponge cake character in the mix. On the palate, poached fruits work to heighten the succulence of the barley before trailing off with lively spices, vanilla and honey. Hints of brine and pepper add vitality to the finish as does a slightly tart quince or citric note. It's wound up in a beautifully integrated delivery that's dangerously easy to drink uncut. With water the profile loses some of its finer points, but fluffs into a deliciously creamy dram. Distilled in October 2015 and bottled in February 2023, the visual presentation might lack sophistication, however the final result has exceeded the importer's expectations. 150 bottles are on offer. 58.7% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

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2018 Claxton's Exploration Series Glenglassaugh 4 Year Old Single Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Highlands, SCOTLAND
$129. 99
Bottle
$1559.88 Dozen

ABV: 50%

There is already a superb purity and poise to this north-east Highland toddler, with its simplicity more than compensated by a creamy mouthfeel and the expressiveness of its one-punch flavour profile. Medium long and medium spicy, time in sweet wine barriques has tempered the latent feisty-fruitiness. With a small addition of water, some east coast brine becomes evident. Rich, malty, big-hearted and fun. 50% Alc./Vol. Non-chill filtered.
Notes from the bottlers... NOSE: Custard sweetness - trifle. Barley sugar. Hint of grape-sweetness. PALATE: Soft and sweet. More sweet grape notes and oak spice. FINISH: More custard sweetness on the finish. Nice mix of oak and barley.
Other reviews... Boy is this one young! Even younger, and it would be a kilogram of barley plus a glass of Sauternes. Some kind of finishing without any primary maturation in other words (come on, S.) but don't get me wrong, I very well know these modern babies can be super-good. Colour: gold. Nose: this is pure pastry, custard tarte, crema catalana, mirabelle liqueur, white chocolate, banana cake… With water: a tad more on croissants and brioches. And a small kougelhopf while we are at it. Mouth (neat): more sweet wine influence, as well as more spices, peppercorns, touches of ginger and cinnamon from the oak (I suppose it was French oak but many are also using Slovenian or Hungarian oak – same species though). Big pink gooseberries, oranges, plums… With water: more sweet maltiness, but indeed a sémillon-side too. Perhaps a tiny bit of pineapple? Finish: medium, on pastries, ripe bananas, custard, more white chocolate, a drop of muscat… The oak feels a little bit in the aftertaste. Comments: very good, of course, but the real achievement here is to make our guts (or hearts) believe it's ten years old, while our brain knows it's only four. Well done. 83 points - whiskyfun.com

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Remnant Whisky Co. The Golden Fleece Single Malt Australian Whisky (500ml)

Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
$109. 99
Bottle
$1319.88 Dozen

ABV: 45%

"This has got to be one of the best value-for-money Tasmanian whiskies to be released in a long time" - Luke McCarthy, ozwhiskyreview.com.au
When an industry legend says a whisky is a "ball tearer" and "there are $250 whiskies around that are not as good”, it gets your attention. Then you find out it’s Tasmanian, selling for $100 and it’s impossible to believe. Tim Duckett is talking about the new Remnant: Ex-Nant (old stocks), unofficially a ten year old and, yes, it’s pretty damn good - even from the 50ml sample we received. Besides a creamy sweetness that pervades the nose and palate suggesting high quality Bourbon maturation with a generous dose of Apera or PX, it caresses the tongue with the kind of texture and softness you associate with much, much older whiskies. A hint of fruit conjures nectarine and cinnamon apple; the mid palate length is excellent, dovetailing into a slightly drier range as the malt pulls up and lingering vanillas and dried fruits are left in the fade. Long in the finish and at times, almost cognac-like, the Golden Fleece is sure to put a firecracker up many a Scots effort selling for $100 or more. Will the next batch come close? Will there even be a next batch? Don’t wait to find out. Almost too good to be true, this is bargain territory for drinkers. 14 casks bottled. 45% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... The Remnant Whisky Company continue their rye, tongue in cheek reflection on the Nant whisky saga with the just-released ‘The Golden Fleece’. Love the name, love the price ($99/500ml), especially considering the component whiskies used for this batch are, as far as Remnant could tell, at least 10 years old. Whether you’re a Tassie whisky tragic or just keen on getting a taste of something complex and affordable (a rare combination from down there), this is great value drinking. This has got to be one of the best value-for-money Tasmanian whiskies to be released in a long time. - Luke McCarthy, OzWhiskyReview.com.au
Notes from the bottlers... Aromas of creme caramel, almond biscotti, and Meyer lemon with hints of tropical fruits and Turkish delight. On the palate pistachio nougat and toffee apple lead into a finish of sweet vanilla, gingerbread and raspberries dusted in icing sugar.
The story of Remnant is not the typical independent bottling tale. Initially it revolved around the acquisition of 300+ barrels of Tasmanian single malt whisky salvaged from the now infamous Nant barrel investment scheme. Founded by Belgrove's Peter Bignell and his good mate Phil Collidge, backed by a consortium, they purchased the remaining barrels and transferred them to Peter’s own bond stores in the central highlands of Tasmania where the whisky has quietly continued to mature. Those barrels now hold some of the oldest whisky produced in Tasmania. For Peter and Phil, Remnant Whisky is all about releasing great whisky that may not have ever seen the light of day, and returning value to the everyday Australian who invested their money and their heart into a broken scheme. The story of where this whisky started out is not a pleasant one, but through Remnant they have been able to restore faith in the Tasmanian industry. Remnant Whisky Co has risen out of the ashes and made it through adversity to become a beloved bottler. All of Remnant's production process is done by hand, from tasting each cask to the vatting and marriage of barrels, right through to the hand labelling and waxing of each bottle. On the whisky labels, Remnant likes to feature Australian animals that often are spotted in the Central Highlands of Tasmania near its bond stores, including Tasmanian Devils, Tawny Frogmouths, Platypus and farm stock like cattle and the humble Merino sheep which features on Remnant's latest release, The Golden Fleece.

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Forest-Marie Brut Tradition Champagne

Champagne, FRANCE
$84. 99
Bottle
$1019.88 Dozen

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

ABV: 12%

Closure: Cork

A heady mousse sits well over a straw pale gold edged base. Streaming through its core is a very fine and persistent bead. Invigorating scents of baked bread, yeast lees and subtle dried honey fill the nostrils with hints of ginger, brioche and roasted almonds also chiming in. Rich and mouth filling with a creamy texture the palate is generously endowed with baked bread, yeast lees and brioche flavours which overlay a back drop of roasted almonds and citrus. Crisp acidity with some lingering oily toast like accents to the long, full aftertaste.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 12%

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2021 Punt Road Block 3 Cabernet - Last Stocks

Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
Reduced from $89.99
$81. 99
Bottle
$983.88 Dozen

Cellar: 8 - 10 Years (2031-2033)

ABV: 13.4%

Closure: Stelvin

Deep dark red black heart with a bright red purple tinged hue. Elevated red currant aromas are interwoven with mulberry, hints of violets, dusty vanillin cedar, delicate tobacco and bay leaf notes. Elegant and refined yet amply endowed with ripe red currant and mulberry fruits, the mid weighted palate has an undercard of spicy vanillin cedar, dusty earth, faint tobacco and bay leaf. Seamlessly integrated very fine grained tannins finishing with plenty of freshness, polish and length.
Drink over the next 8-10 years.
Alc. 13.4%
Other Reviews….
Sourced from 1984-planted vines. A natural-yeast, whole-berry ferment with 21 days on skins before being pressed to French oak barriques (25% new). Matured for 18 months before bottling. A deep crimson red. Gorgeous aromatics from the first whiff with its complex array of red and black fruits, violets, cedar and a dusting of black cocoa powder. This is simultaneously concentrated, elegant and textured and while already a pleasure to drink, those perfectly judged, fine-grained tannins will ensure a long life ahead. Fully deserving of its trophy for Best Cabernet Sauvignon at the 2022 Yarra Valley Wine Show.
Drink by 2035.
97 Points
Philip Rich – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion
“Harvested solely from Block 3 on the Napoleone Vineyard, planted in 1988 with SA125 clone.”
Blackberry, redcurrant jelly, dried mint and thyme, light creamy vanilla oak. It’s medium-bodied, supple and succulent, black and red fruits with vanilla cream, something of a floral mouth-perfume, cocoa tannin, and a finish of good length, a little tobacco in with mixed berries in the aftertaste. Quite polished, but a nice example of Yarra Cabernet. Drink 2023-2035.
94 Points
Gary Walsh – The Wine Front

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Wisniowka Cherry Cordial Liqueur (500ml)

POLAND
$54. 99
Bottle
$659.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

Even though it's labelled as a liqueur, this is reported to be exactly the same product as Polmos' classic flavoured vodka, only in a smaller format and with a packaging change. A deep, berry-coloured, semi-sweet cordial made from an infusion of selected Polish cherries of the succulent type, its pretty colour adds a festive touch to the table while its delicate harmony of cherry flavours is a simple delight. The ABV remains unchanged at 40% Alc./Vol.

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Bialy Bocian Pigwa (Quince) Liqueur (500ml)

POLAND
$39. 99
Bottle
$479.88 Dozen

ABV: 28%

Based on a neutral spirit distilled from Wielkopolska grains, and with reduced sugar content, Biały Bocian is one of several fruit variants within the Polmos brand with an extremely mild, yet expressive and refreshing taste of ripe quince. 28% Alc./Vol.

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White Possum Naked Maraschino Liqueur (500ml)

AUSTRALIA
$69. 99
Bottle
$839.88 Dozen

ABV: 31%

An intense cherry liqueur that fuses traditional Italian Maraschino flavours with a smattering of Australian desert peaches (aka quandongs). The result of over two years of experiments and trials, sour cherries are first crushed into a paste and then slowly fermented over many weeks to extract maximum flavour. This 'cherry wine' is then distilled in a pot still then rested and aged in a small vat. Finally, a rich infusion of quandongs contributes a distinctly fruity aroma, alongside a couple of other herbs and roots. Offered at a high ABV to preserve intensity, zero filtration takes place before bottling, so you may notice some sediment and oils that may drift out of the liqueur over time. Contains no artificial flavours or preservatives. Vegan friendly. Gluten free. 31% Alc./Vol.

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2004 Carn Mor "Celebration of the Cask" Bunnahabhain 17 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Islay, SCOTLAND
$380. 00
Bottle
$4560.00 Dozen

ABV: 58.3%

Seventeen years in a single ex-sherry butt #3714 has resulted in a deeply coloured Bunnah' with an outturn of 240 bottles. This special cask was selected in collaboration with Elysian Whisky Bar and Ralph Louis Frederick (a yet-to-be-opened whisky bar above Hains & Co in Adelaide). Exclusive to Australia. 58.3% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.
Notes from the importers... Nose: Stewed fruits, raisins and oranges with a gentle blend of tabacco and smoke bacon peat. Palate: Good sweet malty intensity, balanced with drying peat. Lively with the high ABV. The fireside peat (more like Highland than Islay) interplays with the sherry richness really well. Raisins and orange peel. Finish: Peat and fruit fighting for dominance. The fruit seems to win for me, in this very long battle!

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Lallier Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut Grand Cru

Champagne, FRANCE
$149. 99
Bottle
$1799.88 Dozen

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Diam Cork

Aged for 36 months on lees with 30% reserve wines included in the blend. Pours with an exuberant mousse which holds well over a pale straw coloured base that has gold tinged edges and a fine persistent bead flowing through it. Filling the nostrils are aromas of pear, baked bread and dried honey followed by brioche and yeast lees notes. Rich and creamy textured baked bread, yeast lees and dried honey flavours fill the mouth with some pear, cashew and chalky mineral characters lingering through the back half. Finishes dry and crisp with a long, generous airy aftertaste.
Alc. 12.5%

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2013 Boll & Cie Extra Brut Grand Cru Champagne

Champagne, FRANCE
$160. 00
Bottle
$1920.00 Dozen

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

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Diam Cork

A buoyant fluffy white mousse slowly subsides to reveal a pale straw coloured base with pale gold tinged edges that has a steady flow of tiny bubbles running through it. Richly scented the nose is filled with baked bread and yeast lees scents which are complimented by oily toast like notes, brioche and subtle honeyed cashew. The mouth filling palate is engulfed with rich baked bread, yeast lees and brioche flavours which provide the front half with a full creamy feel. Lingering through the back half are honeyed cashew elements, toast and chalky characters. Finishes dry with sculptured acidity providing structure. Concludes long and decadent.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 12.5%
Other Reviews….
The mousse is vigorous and the bead really persistent and fine: it looks fabulous. Toasty, brioche, honey, citrus and baked apple aromas, so much going on here. Rich, layered, mouth-filling, creamy and long. There’s lovely weight and real complexity on the palate. A very complete Champagne. Drink 2023-2030.
96 Points
Aaron Brasher – The Real Review

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Boll & Cie Rose Champagne

Champagne, FRANCE
$115. 00
Bottle
$1380.00 Dozen

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Diam Cork

Made from 100% Pinot Noir grapes. Pours with plenty of exuberance to the mousse which sits over a pale salmon pink tinged base that has a generous stream of delicate bubbles flowing through it. Alluring rose petal, strawberry and cherry scents are intermeshed with pear, light baked bread and lees notes. The refined palate combines tension and concentration with strawberry, yeast lees and raspberry flavours framed by sculptured acidity. Some chalky mineral characters lie underneath. Finishes dry and crisp with a taut racy aftertaste.
Alc. 12.5%

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Wildflower Signature Gin (700ml)

Queensland, AUSTRALIA
$79. 99
Bottle
$959.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

A gin infused with subtle flavours from the distillery's own honey supply as their backyard bees visit local flowers. According to the producers, it gives the gin a deliciously sweet and floral aroma that sets it apart. Lifted, juniper and citrus forward aromas exhibit good freshness, following in a light to middle-weight palate; Lemon mousse, white pepper and lemon sorbet flavours continue through to a lemon honey and chamomile tea aftertaste. Soft textured, easy-drinking. 40% Alc./Vol.
Gold Medal in the Australian Gin Awards (2020, 2022) and the Melbourne Spirits Awards (2022).

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Lallier Rose Champagne Brut

Champagne, FRANCE
$144. 99
Bottle
$1739.88 Dozen

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Diam Cork

A blend of 65% Pinot Noir and 35% Chardonnay. A buoyant fluffy white mousse slowly subsides to reveal a salmon pink coloured base that has a nibble stream of bubbles flowing through it. Refined minerally nose with subtle winter strawberry, cranberry, citrus and gun flint notes evident. Elegant winter strawberry and raspberry fruits are sculpted by chalk tinged crisp acidity with some blood orange and mineral elements lying underneath. Very dry and tense yet invigorating finish.
Alc. 12.5%

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2018 Ryder Cabernet Sauvignon

Clare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
Reduced from $11.99
$9. 99
Bottle
$119.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2023-2026)

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Ryder is the entry level label of Reillys wines, sourced from premium vineyards in the Watervale sub region of Clare Valley, these bold, fruit driven wines are renown for delivering terrific bang for your buck.
Matured in French oak for 18 months. Midnight black dark red colour with a dark red hue. Pronounced ripe blackcurrant and dark cherry aromas are interwoven with vanillin cedar, tobacco and spicy dried herb notes. Rich weighty ripe blackcurrant fruits drive the palate with vanillin cedar, spicy tobacco and dried herb elements lying underneath. A ripe sturdy tannin structure lends some firmness to an otherwise opulent mouth feel. Excellent concentration and depth with a long well endowed finish. Great bang for your buck here.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 14.5%

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2020 Domaine Auguste Clape Cornas Renaissance

Cornas, Northern Rhone, FRANCE
$265. 00
Bottle
$3180.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

Auguste Clape first came to Cornas in 1949 to marry his wife Henriette whose family owned 5 hectares of vineyards in the appellation. Today his son, Pierre-Marie and grandson Olivier Clape run the estate, which is considered to be the benchmark producer in the region. They farm 5.38 acres of Cornas including a resounding 3 hectares on the granitic soils of what is the finest plot in Cornas - Reynards. An “old-style” producer with no destemming, wild yeast ferments that take place in concrete vats and aging in older, neutral foudres for 20 months before bottling without filtration. If you seek a traditional Syrah from the sun-drenched, terraced slopes of the Northern Rhône, the stunning wines of Auguste Clape should be at the top of your list.
Other Reviews....
I tasted two components that will make up the bulk of the 2020 Cornas Renaissance, both still in foudre. From Patou and 15- to 20-year-old vines, a medium to full-bodied sample featuring mentholated red plum notes, chewy tannins and mouthwatering acids (90 - 92). From Reynard and 30-year-old vines, a medium to full-bodied sample that showed more cassis fruit, silky tannins and great freshness (93 - 95). They should make a lovely Cornas for drinking over the next 10-15 years. Drink 2023 - 2035.
91-94 points
Joe Czerwinski - Wine Advocate (Jan 21, 2022)
Dark violet. Offers dark berry preserves, fruitcake, smoky minerals, olive and pungent flower notes on the highly perfumed nose. Stains the palate with sappy black and blue fruit and floral pastille flavors; black pepper and mineral accents add lift and back-end cut. Quite deep but energetic as well, finishing on a building tannic note and with impressive, dark fruit-dominated persistence.
95-96 points
Josh Raynolds - Vinous
A delicate nose of forest berries, dark cherries, blackcurrants, undergrowth, stones and baking spices. Medium body yet so ample and intense. Great concentration at the center, expanding all along. It’s well-balanced and harmonious with finely grained tannins, a pure and juicy core of berries, and crisp acidity. Expansive and long finish. Best after 2025.
96 points
JamesSuckling.com
I loved the 2020 Cornas Renaissance, a ripe, fleshy, supple, and already undeniably delicious Cornas. Darker berries, plums, garrigue, and peppery game notes all emerge from the glass, and it's medium to full-bodied, with lots of fruit and texture. It should evolve nicely for 10-12 years or more, and there's no harm in opening bottles now either. Drink 2022 - 2035.
93 points
Jeb Dunnuck

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2020 Domaine Auguste Clape Cornas

Cornas, Northern Rhone, FRANCE
$350. 00
Bottle
$4200.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

Auguste Clape first came to Cornas in 1949 to marry his wife Henriette whose family owned 5 hectares of vineyards in the appellation. Today his son, Pierre-Marie and grandson Olivier Clape run the estate, which is considered to be the benchmark producer in the region. They farm 5.38 acres of Cornas including a resounding 3 hectares on the granitic soils of what is the finest plot in Cornas - Reynards. An “old-style” producer with no destemming, wild yeast ferments that take place in concrete vats and aging in older, neutral foudres for 20 months before bottling without filtration. If you seek a traditional Syrah from the sun-drenched, terraced slopes of the Northern Rhône, the stunning wines of Auguste Clape should be at the top of your list.
Other Reviews....
I tasted four different components of the 2020 Cornas from foudre. From 40-year-old vines in La Côte, a medium to full-bodied sample with attractive menthol, red plum and violet notes, ample structure but a bit short (92 - 94). From 50- to 60-year-old vines in La Sabarotte, an earthier, more savory example, with a rich, velvety texture and crisp acids (93 - 95). From 60- to 70-year-old vines in La Côte, a wine that seems to have it all: intense cassis, crushed stone, licorice and black olives, plus amazing richness and length (97 - 99). And finally, from old vines in Reynard, a breathtaking, hauntingly floral rendition marked by purple raspberries and fantastic concentration (98 - 100). The blend should be terrific. Drink 2026 - 2045.
95-97 points
Joe Czerwinski - Wine Advocate (Jan 21, 2022)
Glass-staining ruby. Intensely perfumed dark berry preserve, violet oil, olive, cured meat and woodsmoke scents show fine definition and vibrant spice- and mineral-driven lift. Offers palate-staining, spice-laced blackberry, bitter cherry, fruitcake and violet pastille flavors that deepen and open up steadily through the midpalate, while maintaining energy. The strikingly long, penetrating finish features youthfully chewy tannins, a sweet touch of cola and lingering floral and exotic spice qualities. All whole clusters and no new oak, as usual.
97-98 points
Josh Raynolds - Vinous
A fragrant nose of blackberries, dark cherries, wild herbs, baking spices, stones and black pepper. Medium body with fine, firm tannins. It has volume and structure, but remains extremely agile. It has bright acidity and a vibrant peppery character, giving vitality and tension on the palate. Well-rounded and vivid with a succulent and textured, long developing finish. Best after 2026.
97 points
JamesSuckling.com
The flagship 2020 Cornas is a beauty! Clearly in the same league as recent top vintages, it has a wild bouquet of black and blue fruits, liquid violets, game, and iron, with some incense and spice thrown in for good measure. It's slightly more round and sexy compared to the more powerful 2019, but it’s perfectly balanced, with ripe tannins and a great finish. This heavenly Cornas will be drinkable in just 3-4 years and evolve for two decades. Drink 2026 - 2046.
97 points
Jeb Dunnuck
A vibrant, focused and intense style of Cornas, a return to a classic style after the richness of 2018 and the power of 2019. Their Renaissance will be made this year, so both wines will need to be bottled before a more precise evaluation of each blend can be made, but the outlook is good. Whole-bunch fermented in unlined concrete tanks, matured in small old foudres. Drink 2026 - 2039.
97 points
Matt Walls - Decanter

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2019 J.L. Chave Selection Hermitage Farconnet

Hermitage, Northern Rhone, FRANCE
$185. 00
Bottle
$2220.00 Dozen

ABV: 15%

Closure: Cork

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave represents one of the longest examples of vinous lineage in the world, with the family making wines in the area since 1481. Now under the guidance of Gerard Chave and his son Jean-Louis, the pair draws on five centuries of expertise to craft each of their wines. While known for the enviable collection of prime plots on the hill of Hermitage, their other main skill is in precise blending each year to best express the region and vintage. The backbone of their red Hermitage is sourced from the steep, granite slope of the Les Bessards cru, and is essential for making the finest red each year. Likewise, the base for Chave’s heroic Hermitage Blanc is the plot of century-old Marsanne vines in their Péléat monopole, which provides rich and intense fruit without heaviness.
J.L. Chave Selection is the exclusive negociant label of Jean-Louis Chave, and represents a more accessible way to experience the wines of the Chave family. Mon Coeur Cotes-du-Rhone is a blend of excellent plots in Vinsobres, Visan, Buisson, and Estargues, while Silene Crozes-Hermitage is 50% estate Syrah and 50% purchased, and the white Crozes-Hermitage Sybele a blend of 60% Marsanne and 40% Roussane. As with all things Chave, quality is paramount even at the entry level.
Other Reviews....
The 2019 Hermitage Farconnet comes from a mix of Péléat, Les Doignières, and Les Greffieux, and it was raised in used barrels. It has a classic Northern Rhône bouquet of ripe red and blackberry fruit as well as saddle leather, forest floor, ground pepper, and spring flowers. Needing a short decant, it's medium to full-bodied, has a supple, elegant mouthfeel, those classic Hermitage ultra-fine tannins, and a great finish. It's already drinking nicely yet has a solid 10-12 years of longevity ahead of it. Drink 2023 - 2035.
92 points
Jeb Dunnuck

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2021 Domaine Louis Jadot Chapelle-Chambertin Grand Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$730. 00
Bottle
$8760.00 Dozen

ABV: 14%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
Here too moderate wood frames the pretty essence of red cherries, earth, crushed fennel and clove. Much like the Clos St. Jacques, there is unusually good richness to the vibrant medium-bodied and sappy flavors that exude a bracing minerality on the bitter pit fruit-inflected finish. This is lovely though it presently lacks top flight depth so I would strongly advise allowing this at least some bottle aging to address that need. Drink through 2033+.
90-93 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound
The 2021 Chapelle-Chambertin Grand Cru (Domaine Louis Jadot) is one of the highlights of the range this year. Unfurling in the glass with aromas of cherries, raspberries, pomegranate, spices, rose petals and orange zest, it's full-bodied, fleshy and seamless, with a layered, complete profile. It derives from a parcel planted in 1920–1921, where most of the old vines remain intact.
93-95 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Feb 01, 2023)
The 2021 Chapelle-Chambertin Grand Cru has a largely perfumed bouquet with black plum, raspberry and earthy notes, though I am seeking just a little more delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins. A bit of wood needs to be eaten up. It has fine depth, though it does not possess the complexity of the 2020 on the finish. However, it should still give 15-odd years of pleasure. Drink 2025 - 2040.
90-92 points
Neal Martin - Vinous

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2017 Domaine Clos Rougeard Saumur-Champigny Les Poyeux

Saumur, Loire Valley, FRANCE
$599. 00
Bottle
$7188.00 Dozen

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
The 2017 Les Poyeux is a silken, elegant wine that's just starting to turn away from its primary fruits and develop some mellow tertiary characters. Very smooth in texture, an abundance of fine, powdery tannins coats the mouth. The 2017 is long, fragrant and sophisticated, with black fruit, woody herbs, Christmas spices and the merest whiff of nectarine, which I commonly find in Les Poyeux, year in, year out. Excellent. Drink 2026-2045.
96 points
Rebecca Gibb MW - Vinous
The nose is more restrained than Le Clos 2017 or Les Poyeux 2018. There's a small touch of minerality in the background, and a mineral edge to the finish. Very tight on the palate, all the purity of the cuvée is hiding behind the structure; the fruits will shine through in time. This really needs time but should soften to great elegance over some years. Drink 2032-2047.
92 points
Benjamin Lewin MW - Decanter

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2021 Wittmann Aulerde Riesling Grosses Gewachs

Rheinhessen, GERMANY
$145. 00
Bottle
$1740.00 Dozen

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

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The 2021 Aulerde Riesling GG offers a deep, spicy, refined and very elegant bouquet with ripe fruit and finely flinty as well as phenolic nuances. Lush and savory on the palate, this is a very elegant and harmonious Aulerde with fine acidity and stimulating salinity and lots of refreshing grip on the pure and crisp finish. This is a classic in the making that needs another three to five years in the bottle, but it can also be enjoyed today. 12.5% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the domaine in August 2022. Drink 2025 - 2040.
93+ points
Stephan Reinhardt - Wine Advocate (Dec 31, 2022)
The 2021 vintage has given the bold and generous character of this site a cool herbal element. Next to the ripe mirabelle and melon fruit are notes of licorice and sandalwood. The grapefruit acidity lifts the rather full body very nicely. Quite a firm finish with plenty of fine tannins. From biodynamically grown grapes with Respekt certification. Vegan. Drink or hold.
94 points
Stuart Pigott - jamessuckling.com

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2018 Promontory Proprietary Red

Napa Valley, California, UNITED STATES
$2299. 00
Bottle
$27588.00 Dozen

Closure: Cork

From the Harlan family, one of the most respected names in Napa, Promontory represents a singular vision: to express a completely distinct, previously undeveloped territory on the western edge of Oakville. Discovered in the 1980s but only launched as its own estate in 2008, the vineyard sits on dramatic terrain, far removed from the valley floor and carved by geologic fault lines. The site’s complexity, elevation, and isolation set it apart from anything else in the region, and the team behind Harlan Estate and Bond have spent years unlocking its potential with patient, detail-oriented farming and restrained winemaking. This is not just another Napa label, it’s a project that pushes the boundaries of what’s possible from the region.
Other Reviews....
The 2018 Promontory was tasted as a barrel sample. Deep garnet-purple in color, it slowly unfurls to reveal a vibrant black fruit core of ripe plums, boysenberries and black currants with hints of crushed rocks, bay leaves, lavender, olives and iron ore. Medium to full-bodied, the palate features firm, exquisitely fine-grained tannins and seamless freshness, beautifully framing the intense, crunchy black fruits, finishing long and minerally.
97-100 points
Joe Czerwinski - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2018 Promontory is another riveting wine from the Harlan family and winemaker David Cilli. It has been nothing short of spectacular in two recent tastings. "What is a 100-point wine?" I am often asked. Well, it is a wine that is complete, where nothing sticks out, and where all the elements are in perfect balance. The 2018 Promontory is a great example. A wine of stature and breadth, the 2018 covers every corner of the palate. Beguiling aromatics and precise, sculpted tannins - so hard to achieve in a mountain wine - round things off in style. Dark fruit, gravel, spice, licorice and leather add subtle layers of nuance. Today, the 2018 comes across as a more refined version of the 2016. It is a magnificent wine in every way. Drink 2028-2043.
100 points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous
Violets and blueberries with cloves and pine cones, following through to a medium to full body with tight, seamless tannins, like finely cut diamonds. It’s very closed and reserved at the end. Weightless. Needs plenty of time to open. Unique wine. Better after 2027.
100 points
James Suckling
The 2018 Promontory shows the fresh, elegant, yet still structured style of the vintage nicely. The vibrant cassis and blueberry fruits that define the nose give way to more lead pencil, scorched earth, graphite, and tobacco with air. Very Bordeaux-like aromatically and texturally, it's medium to full-bodied on the palate and has beautiful purity of fruit, substantial yet ripe and polished tannins, flawless balance, and a great finish. It's going to gain depth and richness with 5-7 years of bottle age and should be very long-lived given its freshness, purity, and balance. It's another brilliant wine from this team. Drink after 2026.
98+ points
Jeb Dunnuck
Gorgeous blackcurrant bramble fruit tones on the nose. A hint of plum, juniper, allspice, cinnamon, pepper and violets. Stylish and compelling, a real sense of purity from the first mouthful. So carefully controlled and delivered. Tannins are ample but finely textured and well integrated - this really stands out in the tasting and is a step-up in terms of nuance, complexity and character. Tannins coat the mouth in a powdery chalky minerality while the subtle density and quiet muscular power gives the base and focus. Nothing stands out, you know you're in California which is excellent, but it's not overt or too much. Tastes sophisticated, stylish and overall expensive! A thrilling wine that really shines and is all the more likeable because it's not showing off or shouting too loudly. Liquorice and tar end the wine on a savoury note, suggesting long cellaring and long ageing potential. I love it. A class above. Director Will Harlan, winemaker David Cilli. Drink 2026-2042.
100 points
Georgina Hindle - Decanter

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