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2024 Coldstream Hills ChardonnayYarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIAReduced from $36.99$32. 99Bottle$395.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinDelightfully scented, layered and expansive with a long, refined finish.
Fermented and matured on lees for a period of 9 months in a mix of seasoned and new French oak barriques, puncheons and vats.
Brilliant pale straw colour with a subtle greenish tinge to the edges and a watery hue. Delighting the olfactory senses are amplified aromas of white peach, nectarine and dried honey. Also chiming in are some subtle biscuity oak, nougat and spice notes. Layered and expansive, delicious white peach, nectarine and dried honey flavours unravel across the mid weighted palate. Nougat, subtle biscuity oak, citrus and delicate spice accents sit underneath. Fresh yet gently creamy in its flow, it finishes long and refined.
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2026 Shaw & Smith Sauvignon BlancAdelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)ABV: 12%Closure: StelvinIntensely flavoured and highly scrumptious, this is Australia’s most popular Sauvignon Blanc.
2026 is the 37th vintage produced of this benchmark Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc. Fruit is sourced from Shaw & Smith’s estate vineyards at Balhannah and Lenswood, complimented by fruit from a small number of highly valued growers.
Brilliant water like colour with a faint greenish tinge around the edges. Leaping from the glass are passionfruit, lime and ripe gooseberry aromas followed by some green apple and delicate grassy mineral notes. Mouth watering lime, passionfruit and green apple fruits flood the palate underscored by crisp acidity. Some subtle gooseberry, melon and mineral elements linger underneath. Excellent intensity and drive with a long scrumptious finish.
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If the 2025 vintage was one of the earliest recorded in the Adelaide Hills, then 2026 was one of the longest. What a contrast. For Sauvignon Blanc, the vintage helps deliver a lovely textural quality and a quiet depth of fruit intensity and concentration. In other words, this is one serious Sauvignon. Lively passionfruit pulp aromas, citrus, green apple, lemongrass and herbals of pea shoot, dill, fennel with grassy elements. A saline crunch and citrus rind zestiness liven up the fruit and background earthy herbals, passionfruit pulp. Closes smooth and dry with a core of bright acidity persisting long. Seriously good. Drink 2026-2031.
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Jeni Port - WinePilot.com - Baumann Hexenfeuer (Witches' Fire) Herbal Liqueur (500ml)AUSTRIA$109. 99Bottle$1319.88 DozenABV: 50%
HexenFeuer translates to "Witches' Fire", and the liqueur bearing its name is created to warm your heart and mind from within! The recipe is said to derive from Tyrolean witches who used to brew herbal liqueurs from fruits, herbs, roots and seeds. A key ingredient is rosemary. The style is pleasantly sweet, with a slightly tart herbal taste and a fine finish. 50% Alc./Vol.
- Downpour Coast & Croft Gin (700ml)SCOTLAND$79. 99Bottle$959.88 DozenABV: 40%
Made at the North Uist Distillery on the Isle of Benbecula in Scotland’s Outer Hebrides, Downpour Gin uses local ingredients including wild thyme, which adds herbaceous notes as well as pepper dulse, which adds savoury touches of pepper that are full of umami. Other botanicals include juniper, coriander, lemon, angelica root and pink peppercorn. The distillation process retains visible traces of the botanical oils and essences, which results in a slightly cloudy appearance when mixed. Recommended with premium tonic, garnished with a slice of fresh lemon and a sprig of fresh rosemary. 40% Alc./Vol.
Notes from the producers... Bursting with citrus, spice and the honeyed finish of wild Hebridean heather blossoms foraged in Uist by friends of the distillery before being bartered for gin. Perfect serve: Ice, tonic, lemon, rosemary.
Best New Product of the Year – Scottish Gin Awards 2022.
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2024 Hentley Farm Villain & Vixen ShirazBarossa, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$21. 99Bottle$263.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinPlump, rich and concentrated with a long plush finish that makes for highly seductive drinking.
Matured in seasoned French oak for a period of 18 months. Impenetrable inky black in colour with a very deep dark red black tinged hue. A mix of liquorice, dark plum and blackberry aromas engulf the nostrils complimented by some spicy vanillin oak and earthy dark chocolate notes. Rich, plump and concentrated, the mouth is swamped with opulent dark plum, liquorice and dark chocolate flavours. Vanillin oak, subtle earthy mocha and spice elements unfold across the back palate. Velvet smooth tannins with a long plush finish that makes for highly seductive drinking. Probably the best Villain & Vixen Shiraz yet.
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Alc. 14.5% - Goslings Spirited Seas Ocean Aged Bermuda Rum (750ml)BERMUDA$159. 99Bottle$1919.88 DozenABV: 44%
Other reviews... It’s been a minute since we’ve seen anything from Bermuda’s Goslings Rum brand, but it’s back and with a vengeance. This new rum is finished on a container ship that travelled between Bermuda and somewhere in the Mid-Atlantic, back and forth, over and over, bobbing around for a total of 59,920 nautical miles before returning home for bottling. It’s a story we’ve heard before, but let’s see how Goslings does with the concept. A quality oak experience is what can make a good rum great, and there’s clearly something to be said for what that time on the water has done for this expression. Lots of punch on the nose gives the rum a certain austerity — plenty of oak and leather, balanced by a surfeit of bright sweetness: coconut syrup, maple, and butterscotch, all in a swirl. The palate takes that and runs with it, as the maple notes quickly become nothing short of intense. A bold coffee bean character wraps around more savory notes of hemp and leather, with a smoldering tobacco note quickly coming into focus. Plenty of vanilla and maple continue to dominate, while toasted spices linger as the finish builds, with a slight note of sulfur and burnt matches hanging in the air. While short of transcendent, this is a good, old, well-oiled rum that leans into its dessert-like qualities and takes no prisoners along the way. - drinkhacker.com
- Gabriel Boudier Liqueur de Chataigne (Chestnut) Liqueur (700ml)Burgundy, FRANCE$64. 99Bottle$779.88 DozenABV: 25%
Boudier's Chestnut liqueur is crafted through a meticulous maceration process: chestnuts are carefully processed to extract their full aromatic richness, while vanilla is infused separately. The blend is completed with sugar, honey, and a touch of caramel for colour adjustment. The result is a generous and warming liqueur with subtle balance that adds a woody and sweet twist to classic cocktails - think Chestnut Manhattans, a reimagined Old Fashioned, or simply serve it over ice. 25% Alc./Vol.
- Lark Distillery Forty Spotted Citrus & Pepperberry Gin (700ml)Tasmania, AUSTRALIA$79. 99Bottle$959.88 DozenABV: 40%
A modern Tasmanian gin showcasing the sweet, aromatic influence of Australian citrus & the spice of native Tasmanian pepperberry. With refreshing notes of orange, tangerine & a long citrusy finish, each sip is like biting into a fresh, juicy orange. 40% Alc./Vol.
- Goslings Family Reserve Old Rye Barrel Rum (750ml)BERMUDA$189. 99Bottle$2279.88 DozenABV: 40%
Launched in 2024, this is reportedly extra-aged Goslings blended from column and pot still selections, the twist being a finishing for at least three years in U.S. rye whiskey barrels. With ex-bourbon ageing for the first 16-19 years this is seriously old rum, so leave it out of your next 'Dark and Stormy'. 40% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... So, what’s it like? Well, all in all, not bad. The extra ageing makes itself felt on the nose with some light sweetness, nougat, almonds, unsweetened chocolate and coffee grounds, with a nice touch of dried prunes and raisins. There’s a vague mint and briny note here that’s probably the rye cask influence, plus vanilla and caramel and even an overripe apple or two to mix things up....It’s as warm and and easy on the palate as the nose – there is no aggressiveness here. That’s both a good and a bad thing, depending on your preferences, but I will say it’s really pleasant. The tastes hearken to light citrus (tangerines, ruby grapefruit), with additional notes of bubble gum, black pepper, vanilla, cinnamon, toffee, honey, oak, wet coffee grounds. The finish is consistent with the Original FR edition, which is to say, nothing special, repeating all the notes we’ve already seen on the nose and the palate – dried fruits, honey, pepper, slight citrus, vanilla and some sweet. - thelonecaner.com
...The unusual dimension to the spiciness here does make the bottle stand out, though I expect it could probably use more proof in order to feel more vivacious than the 40% ABV we’re getting here. All in all, though, the rye barrels are delivering a unique experience unlike what you’re typically going to run into in a standard bottle of moderately aged column still rum from the Caribbean. If the floral/spice dimension–and relative dryness–is intriguing to you, then this will be one to seek out. - pastemagazine.com
A family business for over two centuries, Gosling's was founded in 1806 by James Gosling and is Bermuda's oldest business house and largest exporter of locally made product. Originally called 'Old Rum', the company's flagship 'Black Seal Rum' was not sold by the bottle until after World War One, when it was packaged in Champagne bottles (the most widely available bottle at the time) and sealed with black wax, hence the name which has stuck.
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2024 Coldstream Hills Reserve ChardonnayYarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIAReduced from $64.99$54. 99Bottle$659.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2026-2034)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinRich and layered yet beautifully refined with a long, exquisitely balanced finish.
Barrel fermented and matured on lees for a period of 9 months in French oak puncheons and barriques.
Brilliant pale straw colour with subtle highlights of green around the edges and a watery hue. Delightful aromas of white peach, nectarine and dried honey drift gracefully out of the glass trailed by whiffs of crème brulee, biscuity nougat, cashew and spice. Rich and layered yet beautifully refined and sophisticated the palate is decorated with fleshy white peach, nectarine, citrus and dried honey flavours. Lending further nuance are notions of biscuit, nougat, cashew, traces of crème brulee and spice. Concentrated and understated in it’s power yet highly finessed it has an underlying freshness and long, exquisitely balanced finish.
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Made from the Briarston vineyard (planted '94) and House Block (planted '85). A very bright green gold. A refined and complex bouquet of citrus peel, pear, dried honey and subtle marine scents. Even better on the saline, mouth-filling and beautifully balanced palate. I love the touch of grip on the long finish. A wine you'd still love to have a few bottles of tucked away in the cellar, eight to 10 years from now. I've said this before, and it's worth repeating, but Coldstream Hill's top wines are extremely well priced. Drink by 2035.
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A stunning wine of immense power, fruit concentration, and depth. Balanced and composed with a mix of creamy stone fruit. The oak and fruit integration is seamless and pure while crunchy acidity drives through to the finish. There’s purity, power, and a crystalline line that runs through these wines. One of the best Chardonnays yet from Coldstream Hills. Almost a single-vineyard wine from the Briarston Vineyard with an additional 6% from the pure and deep House block.
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2024 Joh Jos Prum Graacher Himmelreich Riesling KabinettMosel, GERMANYReduced from $120.00$105. 00Bottle$1260.00 DozenABV: 8.5%Closure: CorkThe wines of Graacher Himmelreich often challenge those from Wehlener Sonnenuhr, especially in hot, dry years. They feature racy acidity, a pronounced minerality, and distinct fruit aromas and flavours. They often become accessible slightly earlier than the Wehlener Sonnenuhr wines and are delightfully mouthwatering. The hill faces slightly more westerly and has deeper soils than Wehlener Sonnenuhr, which act as excellent water reservoirs. With a gradient of 45 to 65 percent, the soils, if they can even be called soils, consist of deeply weathered Devonian slate interspersed with parcels of blue slate.
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The 2024 Graacher Himmelreich Kabinett displays very clear and delicate yet aromatic ripe fruit. Tender and delicate on the palate, this is a slender, filigreed Riesling with fine character and lovely elegance. The wine is a light-footed classic and refreshingly invigorating. This is AP 02 26. 8.5% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the domaine in March 2026. Drink 2026-2050.
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Stephan Reinhardt - Robert Parker's Wine AdvocateThe 2024 Riesling Graacher Himmelreich Kabinett is still a little flinty but tender green apple shows through. The palate stays on this beautifully bright side where fruitiness is juicy and tart, but its freshness is absolutely subsumed and intertwined with ripeness. Its beautiful lightness is grounded in slaty stone like a scented breeze. The 2024 is gorgeous. Drink 2025-2050.
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Anne Krebiehl MW - VinousVery fresh and animating, this light-bodied Mosel has delightful delicacy. I love the fresh apple, white peach and fresh herb aromas. Off-dry, with a well-integrated touch of natural grape sweetness. Long, crisp finish. Drink or hold.
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2024 Joh Jos Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling KabinettMosel, GERMANYReduced from $125.00$110. 00Bottle$1320.00 DozenABV: 8.5%Closure: CorkThe Wehlener Sonnenuhr vineyard has become intrinsically tied to the name of Joh. Jos. Prum. The estate owns seven hectares of this majestic site, which is largely planted with ungrafted vines and features very thin topsoil over Devonian slate (in some areas, the plants grow directly out of pure rock). Wehlener Sonnenuhr has the highest pure stone content of all the Prum vineyards and, along with neighbouring Zeltingen, is the steepest, boasting a dizzying 65 to 70 percent gradient. The forest resting above the vineyard also acts as a natural water regulator for the slope.
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The 2024 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Kabinett displays lovely fruit intensity with subtle earthy notes, floral nuances and a hint of reduction. Full-bodied, juicy and piquantly racy on the palate, this is a fresh, elegant and ever-light-footed Kabinett yet with a sensual, juicy character. This is AP 05 25. 8.5% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the domaine in March 2026. Drink 2026-2050.
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Stephan Reinhardt - Robert Parker's Wine AdvocateThe 2024 Riesling Wehlener Sonnenuhr Kabinett opens with subtle hints of creamy woodruff, candied angelica and wet slate. The palate is lightness itself, like a veil of scented fruit referencing green apple, supple, sweet but tart citrus, like juicy, pale pomelo, rounded out with a touch of white peach. It is wonderfully serene, cooling, elegant and precise. Drink 2025-2050.
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Anne Krebiehl MW - VinousWonderfully expressive nose of honeysuckle and fresh garden herbs. Juicy, light-bodied palate with creaminess, slatey minerality and very elegant acidity. Long, zesty finish with plenty of mandarin orange character. Drink or hold.
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2024 Joh Jos Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett Magnum (1500ml)Mosel, GERMANYReduced from $299.00$270. 00Bottle$3240.00 DozenABV: 8.5%Closure: CorkThe Wehlener Sonnenuhr vineyard has become intrinsically tied to the name of Joh. Jos. Prum. The estate owns seven hectares of this majestic site, which is largely planted with ungrafted vines and features very thin topsoil over Devonian slate (in some areas, the plants grow directly out of pure rock). Wehlener Sonnenuhr has the highest pure stone content of all the Prum vineyards and, along with neighbouring Zeltingen, is the steepest, boasting a dizzying 65 to 70 percent gradient. The forest resting above the vineyard also acts as a natural water regulator for the slope.
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The 2024 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Kabinett displays lovely fruit intensity with subtle earthy notes, floral nuances and a hint of reduction. Full-bodied, juicy and piquantly racy on the palate, this is a fresh, elegant and ever-light-footed Kabinett yet with a sensual, juicy character. This is AP 05 25. 8.5% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the domaine in March 2026. Drink 2026-2050.
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Stephan Reinhardt - Robert Parker's Wine AdvocateThe 2024 Riesling Wehlener Sonnenuhr Kabinett opens with subtle hints of creamy woodruff, candied angelica and wet slate. The palate is lightness itself, like a veil of scented fruit referencing green apple, supple, sweet but tart citrus, like juicy, pale pomelo, rounded out with a touch of white peach. It is wonderfully serene, cooling, elegant and precise. Drink 2025-2050.
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Anne Krebiehl MW - VinousWonderfully expressive nose of honeysuckle and fresh garden herbs. Juicy, light-bodied palate with creaminess, slatey minerality and very elegant acidity. Long, zesty finish with plenty of mandarin orange character. Drink or hold.
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2024 Joh Jos Prum Bernkasteler Badstube Riesling SpatleseMosel, GERMANYReduced from $110.00$99. 99Bottle$1199.88 DozenABV: 8%Closure: CorkThe vineyards of Bernkasteler Badstube border those of Graacher Himmelreich. The slopes sit on a marginally shallower gradient with deeper soils than both Graach and Wehlen. A south-westerly orientation allows the vines longer exposure to the afternoon sun. Badstube typically produces wonderfully floral, delicate, and mineral-driven wines. Overall, these wines are usually slightly more delicate on the palate than their siblings from Graacher Himmelreich and Wehlener Sonnenuhr.
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The 2024 Bernkasteler Badstube Spätlese offers a nose that is both intensely fruity and delicately spiced, with notes of almost tropical fruits and subtle vegetal undertones. Juicy and piquant on the palate, this lush yet finely textured and well-structured Riesling develops a refreshingly cool note with a firm structure and elegant tartness. This is a fantastic Badstube Spätlese to pair with food, especially since it doesn’t actually taste sweet. 8% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the domaine in March 2026 from AP 06 25. Drink 2026-2055.
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Stephan Reinhardt - Robert Parker's Wine AdvocateThe 2024 Riesling Bernkasteler Badstube Spätlese is so openly fragrant and shimmering with chervil, moss and a beautiful overtone of lemon balm. More air brings a fine, gorgeous, charming note of green citrus peel. The palate has a tart sweetness, like a Seville orange peel or green-tinged tangerine. The 2024 is seductive, brilliant, toned, bright, elegant and absolutely charming. Drink 2028-2055.
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Anne Krebiehl MW - VinousThis beautiful Spatlese has an extremely wide spectrum of aromas that range from garden herbs to fully ripe mandarin oranges. Then comes the very elegant, racy, barely medium-bodied palate, which has great purity and length in the brilliant finish. Limited production due to spring frost damage. Drink or hold.
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2024 Joh Jos Prum Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling SpatleseMosel, GERMANYReduced from $125.00$110. 00Bottle$1320.00 DozenABV: 7.5%Closure: CorkThe Zeltinger Sonnenuhr vineyard borders the northern boundary of Wehlener Sonnenuhr. It is a warm site with a large percentage of ungrafted vines. Joh. Jos. Prum's parcel comes from a patch of old vines, aged 60 to 70 years, planted directly around the sundial. The vines here are said to be the hardest working in the Prum vineyards due to the younger slate's lower water-holding capacity, meaning the roots must work overtime to achieve the same concentration levels as the other vineyards.
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The 2024 Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Spätlese has a very delicate nose that is characterized by subtle notes of weathered slate and herbs. The wine is light, elegant and subtly spicy, resting on a mineral-rich foundation that fully integrates its fruit and thus makes it appear less fruity. It's an exquisite, very refined and sophisticated Spätlese of remarkable delicacy and with a lingering saltiness.7.5% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the domaine from AP 09 25 in March 2026. Drink 2026-2060.
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Stephan Reinhardt - Robert Parker's Wine AdvocateThe 2024 Riesling Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Spätlese offers wet stone and dried herbs on the nose, almost like deadnettle crushed on slate, with the tenderest smokiness. The palate then adds a gorgeous streak of ripe Reine Claude plum with a juiciness that softens the stone. It becomes agile, sinuous and animated. What lovely character, subtlety, elegance and astonishing saltiness this has that seemingly swallows most of the sweetness. Its subtle, stony length is remarkable. Drink 2028-2060.
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Anne Krebiehl MW - VinousThe apricot aromas make this Spatlese stand out from the pack in the 2024 vintage. But there’s nothing opulent about this wine in spite of the generous juiciness on the medium-bodied palate. In fact, it is sleek, focused and very crisp in the long, complete finish. Drink or hold.
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2024 Joh Jos Prum Graacher Himmelreich Riesling SpatleseMosel, GERMANYReduced from $130.00$115. 00Bottle$1380.00 DozenABV: 7.5%Closure: CorkThe wines of Graacher Himmelreich often challenge those from Wehlener Sonnenuhr, especially in hot, dry years. They feature racy acidity, a pronounced minerality, and distinct fruit aromas and flavours. They often become accessible slightly earlier than the Wehlener Sonnenuhr wines and are delightfully mouthwatering. The hill faces slightly more westerly and has deeper soils than Wehlener Sonnenuhr, which act as excellent water reservoirs. With a gradient of 45 to 65 percent, the soils, if they can even be called soils, consist of deeply weathered Devonian slate interspersed with parcels of blue slate.
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The 2024 Graacher Himmelreich Spätlese offers an intense, refined and elegant bouquet of tropical fruits, weathered wet slate and greenish herbs and grass. Very elegant and refined but also lush and savory on the palate, this is another sophisticated Spätlese that combines the juiciness and fruit intensity of the Badstube with the saline and crystalline finesse of the Graacher Himmelreich. This is an excellent effort. 7.5% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the domaine from AP 07 25 in March 2026. Drink 2026-2060.
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Stephan Reinhardt - Robert Parker's Wine AdvocateThe 2024 Riesling Graacher Himmelreich Spätlese offers a salty wet slate aroma with a savor reminiscent of lichen and citrus peel. All about it is precise, stony, linear, crystalline and bright. You almost forget that this is a Spätlese, as its sweetness and acidity seem to be bound absolutely to the sunken salty slate that makes the mouth water endlessly. The 2024 has brilliance, poise, absolute structure and very fine bones. The finish is full of lemon zest. Drink 2028-2055.
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Anne Krebiehl MW - VinousJuicy and well structured with quite a firm core, this makes a bold statement. There’s a hint of bitterness interwoven with the pronounced acidity to give this a firm core. Serious minerality, but also plenty of grapefruit peel and pith flavors in the long, slightly austere finish. Drinkable now, but best from 2027.
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2024 Joh Jos Prum Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Spatlese Magnum (1500ml)Mosel, GERMANYReduced from $310.00$280. 00Bottle$3360.00 DozenABV: 7.5%Closure: CorkThe wines of Graacher Himmelreich often challenge those from Wehlener Sonnenuhr, especially in hot, dry years. They feature racy acidity, a pronounced minerality, and distinct fruit aromas and flavours. They often become accessible slightly earlier than the Wehlener Sonnenuhr wines and are delightfully mouthwatering. The hill faces slightly more westerly and has deeper soils than Wehlener Sonnenuhr, which act as excellent water reservoirs. With a gradient of 45 to 65 percent, the soils, if they can even be called soils, consist of deeply weathered Devonian slate interspersed with parcels of blue slate.
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The 2024 Graacher Himmelreich Spätlese offers an intense, refined and elegant bouquet of tropical fruits, weathered wet slate and greenish herbs and grass. Very elegant and refined but also lush and savory on the palate, this is another sophisticated Spätlese that combines the juiciness and fruit intensity of the Badstube with the saline and crystalline finesse of the Graacher Himmelreich. This is an excellent effort. 7.5% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the domaine from AP 07 25 in March 2026. Drink 2026-2060.
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Stephan Reinhardt - Robert Parker's Wine AdvocateThe 2024 Riesling Graacher Himmelreich Spätlese offers a salty wet slate aroma with a savor reminiscent of lichen and citrus peel. All about it is precise, stony, linear, crystalline and bright. You almost forget that this is a Spätlese, as its sweetness and acidity seem to be bound absolutely to the sunken salty slate that makes the mouth water endlessly. The 2024 has brilliance, poise, absolute structure and very fine bones. The finish is full of lemon zest. Drink 2028-2055.
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Anne Krebiehl MW - VinousJuicy and well structured with quite a firm core, this makes a bold statement. There’s a hint of bitterness interwoven with the pronounced acidity to give this a firm core. Serious minerality, but also plenty of grapefruit peel and pith flavors in the long, slightly austere finish. Drinkable now, but best from 2027.
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2024 Joh Jos Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling SpatleseMosel, GERMANYReduced from $130.00$115. 00Bottle$1380.00 DozenABV: 8%Closure: CorkThe Wehlener Sonnenuhr vineyard has become intrinsically tied to the name of Joh. Jos. Prum. The estate owns seven hectares of this majestic site, which is largely planted with ungrafted vines and features very thin topsoil over Devonian slate (in some areas, the plants grow directly out of pure rock). Wehlener Sonnenuhr has the highest pure stone content of all the Prum vineyards and, along with neighbouring Zeltingen, is the steepest, boasting a dizzying 65 to 70 percent gradient. The forest resting above the vineyard also acts as a natural water regulator for the slope.
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The 2024 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Spätlese offers a complex, immediately saline and stimulating bouquet of bright tropical fruits, delicate and coolish slate and herbal aromas. Full-bodied and intense, with a remarkably fine texture, this is a saline, savory and even mouthwatering Spätlese with substance, structure and length. 8% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the domaine from AP 08 25 in March 2026. Drink 2026-2065.
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Stephan Reinhardt - Robert Parker's Wine AdvocateThe 2024 Riesling Wehlener Sonnenuhr Spätlese is a total tease. Aromatic citrus shimmers on the nose, uniting grapefruit, tangerine and bergamot scents. Citrus foliage adds an extra frisson of freshness. The palate homes in on that line between tartness and the ripe aroma that you find only in the most exquisite citrus fruits. The 2024 has an allure and fusion of impressions that is inextricable and therefore beguiling. It is simply wonderful, fresh, light and so elegant. Drink 2028-2060.
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Anne Krebiehl MW - VinousCreamy and dreamy, with white peach, honeysuckle and pomelo aromas plus minty freshness. Really succulent, but every bit as animating on the medium-bodied palate. Then the vibrant acidity wipes up the natural grape sweetness in the finish with great alacrity and creates wonderful tension with the whole basket of fruit flavors. Drink or hold.
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2024 Joh Jos Prum Graacher Himmelreich Riesling AusleseMosel, GERMANYReduced from $155.00$140. 00Bottle$1680.00 DozenABV: 7.5%Closure: CorkThe wines of Graacher Himmelreich often challenge those from Wehlener Sonnenuhr, especially in hot, dry years. They feature racy acidity, a pronounced minerality, and distinct fruit aromas and flavours. They often become accessible slightly earlier than the Wehlener Sonnenuhr wines and are delightfully mouthwatering. The hill faces slightly more westerly and has deeper soils than Wehlener Sonnenuhr, which act as excellent water reservoirs. With a gradient of 45 to 65 percent, the soils, if they can even be called soils, consist of deeply weathered Devonian slate interspersed with parcels of blue slate.
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The 2024 Graacher Himmelreich Auslese is pure and flinty on the intense and stony nose that reveals herbal and saline notes along with blackcurrant and dark plum skin aromas. Lush and precise on the palate, this is a concentrated yet refined and elegant, mouth-filling and textured Auslese based on ripe and partly overripe grapes. AP 7.5% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the domaine in March 2026. Drink 2026-2060.
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Stephan Reinhardt - Robert Parker's Wine AdvocateThe 2024 Riesling Graacher Himmelreich Auslese contains almost no botrytized fruit. Only the slightest note of zesty lemon breaks through on the shy nose. More air reveals a hint of mint sorbet. The palate, however, adds an intriguing sweetness that is so akin to the wonderfully zesty notions of green tangerine peel. The next wave of flavor pushes into greengage and juicy white peach notes, always tempered by vivid citrus. The 2024 has gorgeous linearity and such a tingling, sherbet-like insistence. It is simply wonderful and so utterly balanced. Drink 2030-2065.
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Anne Krebiehl MW - VinousIn spite of the generous ripeness, the dominant aromas and flavors are Amalfi lemons, yellow grapefruit and pomelo with some fresh herbal notes. Very bright and racy, the finish much drier than you might expect for this frankly sweet category. Long, energetic, herbal finish with fascinating grapefruit bitterness and salty minerality. Drinkable now, but best from 2027.
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2024 Joh Jos Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese (375ml)Mosel, GERMANYReduced from $99.99$89. 99Bottle$1079.88 DozenABV: 7.5%Closure: CorkThe Wehlener Sonnenuhr vineyard has become intrinsically tied to the name of Joh. Jos. Prum. The estate owns seven hectares of this majestic site, which is largely planted with ungrafted vines and features very thin topsoil over Devonian slate (in some areas, the plants grow directly out of pure rock). Wehlener Sonnenuhr has the highest pure stone content of all the Prum vineyards and, along with neighbouring Zeltingen, is the steepest, boasting a dizzying 65 to 70 percent gradient. The forest resting above the vineyard also acts as a natural water regulator for the slope.
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The 2024 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Auslese offers a remarkably fine and sophisticated nose of crushed slate, salt, blackcurrant, peach and lemon rind. The wine is filigreed yet intense and persistently saline, dense, complex and very long. This is a fabulous, highly digestible Riesling Auslese from one of the Moselle's most famous crus. AP 12 25. 7.5% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the domaine in March 2026. Drink 2026-2070.
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Stephan Reinhardt - Robert Parker's Wine AdvocateThe 2024 Riesling Wehlener Sonnenuhr Auslese, without any botrytis to speak of, flirts with peach bathed in orange zest with a gorgeous frisson of bergamot. It has a serene sweetness, delving deep into ripe, golden peach flesh. The 2024 is gorgeously framed with tangy citrus on a beautifully contoured body that is so racy, sleek and smooth. What a class act. Drink 2030-2065.
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Anne Krebiehl MW - VinousThe interplay of white peach and complex floral flavors with salty minerality makes this Auslese really stand out. Concentrated but also very vibrant on the medium-bodied palate. Extremely long, salty finish with great drive and raciness. Drinkable now, but best from 2027.
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2024 Joh Jos Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling AusleseMosel, GERMANYReduced from $170.00$150. 00Bottle$1800.00 DozenABV: 7.5%Closure: CorkThe Wehlener Sonnenuhr vineyard has become intrinsically tied to the name of Joh. Jos. Prum. The estate owns seven hectares of this majestic site, which is largely planted with ungrafted vines and features very thin topsoil over Devonian slate (in some areas, the plants grow directly out of pure rock). Wehlener Sonnenuhr has the highest pure stone content of all the Prum vineyards and, along with neighbouring Zeltingen, is the steepest, boasting a dizzying 65 to 70 percent gradient. The forest resting above the vineyard also acts as a natural water regulator for the slope.
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The 2024 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Auslese offers a remarkably fine and sophisticated nose of crushed slate, salt, blackcurrant, peach and lemon rind. The wine is filigreed yet intense and persistently saline, dense, complex and very long. This is a fabulous, highly digestible Riesling Auslese from one of the Moselle's most famous crus. AP 12 25. 7.5% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the domaine in March 2026. Drink 2026-2070.
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Stephan Reinhardt - Robert Parker's Wine AdvocateThe 2024 Riesling Wehlener Sonnenuhr Auslese, without any botrytis to speak of, flirts with peach bathed in orange zest with a gorgeous frisson of bergamot. It has a serene sweetness, delving deep into ripe, golden peach flesh. The 2024 is gorgeously framed with tangy citrus on a beautifully contoured body that is so racy, sleek and smooth. What a class act. Drink 2030-2065.
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Anne Krebiehl MW - VinousThe interplay of white peach and complex floral flavors with salty minerality makes this Auslese really stand out. Concentrated but also very vibrant on the medium-bodied palate. Extremely long, salty finish with great drive and raciness. Drinkable now, but best from 2027.
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2024 Joh Jos Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese Magnum (1500ml)Mosel, GERMANYReduced from $380.00$345. 00Bottle$4140.00 DozenABV: 7.5%Closure: CorkThe Wehlener Sonnenuhr vineyard has become intrinsically tied to the name of Joh. Jos. Prum. The estate owns seven hectares of this majestic site, which is largely planted with ungrafted vines and features very thin topsoil over Devonian slate (in some areas, the plants grow directly out of pure rock). Wehlener Sonnenuhr has the highest pure stone content of all the Prum vineyards and, along with neighbouring Zeltingen, is the steepest, boasting a dizzying 65 to 70 percent gradient. The forest resting above the vineyard also acts as a natural water regulator for the slope.
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The 2024 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Auslese offers a remarkably fine and sophisticated nose of crushed slate, salt, blackcurrant, peach and lemon rind. The wine is filigreed yet intense and persistently saline, dense, complex and very long. This is a fabulous, highly digestible Riesling Auslese from one of the Moselle's most famous crus. AP 12 25. 7.5% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the domaine in March 2026. Drink 2026-2070.
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Stephan Reinhardt - Robert Parker's Wine AdvocateThe 2024 Riesling Wehlener Sonnenuhr Auslese, without any botrytis to speak of, flirts with peach bathed in orange zest with a gorgeous frisson of bergamot. It has a serene sweetness, delving deep into ripe, golden peach flesh. The 2024 is gorgeously framed with tangy citrus on a beautifully contoured body that is so racy, sleek and smooth. What a class act. Drink 2030-2065.
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Anne Krebiehl MW - VinousThe interplay of white peach and complex floral flavors with salty minerality makes this Auslese really stand out. Concentrated but also very vibrant on the medium-bodied palate. Extremely long, salty finish with great drive and raciness. Drinkable now, but best from 2027.
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2024 Joh Jos Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese GoldkapselMosel, GERMANYReduced from $360.00$325. 00Bottle$3900.00 DozenABV: 7.5%Closure: CorkThe Wehlener Sonnenuhr vineyard has become intrinsically tied to the name of Joh. Jos. Prum. The estate owns seven hectares of this majestic site, which is largely planted with ungrafted vines and features very thin topsoil over Devonian slate (in some areas, the plants grow directly out of pure rock). Wehlener Sonnenuhr has the highest pure stone content of all the Prum vineyards and, along with neighbouring Zeltingen, is the steepest, boasting a dizzying 65 to 70 percent gradient. The forest resting above the vineyard also acts as a natural water regulator for the slope.
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The 2024 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Auslese (Gold Capsule) offers a clear, deep and concentrated, remarkably complex and saline nose with intense fruit and even floral aromas. Light yet intense and with a certain phenolic grip, this is a tightly meshed, age-worthy and sustainably structured Riesling that will surely benefit from further bottle aging. 7.5% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the domaine from AP 15 25 in March 2026. Drink 2031-2080.
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Stephan Reinhardt - Robert Parker's Wine AdvocateThe 2024 Riesling Wehlener Sonnenuhr Auslese Goldkapsel is alive with citrus foliage, zest and the sweetest fruit aromas. Its tanginess tingles on the nose and continues right on the palate. Vivid freshness and poise define pale white peach flesh on the palate, tempered by a gorgeous, tangy orange peel note that attains a subtle edge of candy. The 2024 is superbly fine, stony, linear and, of course, delicious. It is so poised and clean. Drink 2030-2065.
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Anne Krebiehl MW - VinousThis smells like an entire florist’s store, but there’s nothing overpowering about it at all. Very concentrated and complete, with fantastic floral honey richness and great underlying freshness, this is a very great Mosel Auslese. Still only medium-bodied in spite of the generous unfermented grape sweetness, and so incredibly clean and pure in the super-long finish. Drink or hold.
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2024 Joh Jos Prum Bernkasteler Lay Riesling Auslese GoldkapselMosel, GERMANYReduced from $299.00$270. 00Bottle$3240.00 DozenABV: 8.5%Closure: CorkOther Reviews...
The 2024 Bernkasteler Lay Auslese (Gold Capsule) is generous but refined and elegant on the nose that indicates a certain phenol spiciness and displays exotic fruit aromas such as lychee. Lush but refined and with highly delicate and persistently saline acidity, this is a weightless yet also intense and complex Auslese with a long, structured and stimulating finish. This is a generous Auslese that will benefit from further bottle aging. AP 13 25. 7.5AP % stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the domaine in March 2026. Drink 2030-2070.
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Stephan Reinhardt - Robert Parker's Wine AdvocateThe 2024 Riesling Bernkasteler Lay Auslese Goldkapsel was made with botrytized fruit from bunches in various stages of shriveling. A slight touch of honey precedes notes of crushed peach flesh and peach compote, while a tropical frisson suggests some passion fruit. The concentrated palate homes in on those gorgeously ripe and aromatic stone fruit scents with a tart, alluring edge. The 2024 is exquisitely delineated, absolutely pure and precise, with heightened expressions of clear fruit enhanced and clarified rather than obliterated by botrytis. The 2024 is gorgeous. Finesse is everything here. Drink 2030-2065.
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Anne Krebiehl MW - VinousThe deep nose of candied citrus and dried flowers pulls you into this very succulent and firmly structured Auslese. The floral honey character and creaminess from botrytis is beautifully interwoven with the salty and wet-stone minerality. Incredibly long and refined finish with great honeyed complexity. Limited production due to spring frost damage. Drink or hold.
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2025 Nick O’Leary RieslingCanberra, Australian Capital Territory, AUSTRALIA$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 12%Closure: StelvinA zesty dry to off dry Riesling.
Brilliant water like core with greenish tinged edges. Intense lime juice, orange blossom and citrus aromas intermingle with whiffs of honeysuckle and flinty mineral notes. Zesty lime and mandarin fruits carry a gentle honeysuckle overlay with infusions of orange blossom and flinty mineral elements lining the back half. Crisp acidity with a long, moreish dry to off dry finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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A perfect drink on a warm day, with its light aromatics and flavours. A delicate mix of white stone fruit and citrus, a hint of green mango, with the acidity refreshing as much as directing this to a decent finish. A smidge of sweetness rounds out the palate well. Drink by 2033.
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Jane Faulkner - James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion - Baumann Zilli Liqueur (500ml)AUSTRIA$109. 99Bottle$1319.88 DozenABV: 50%
The latest fruity fire liqueur from Baumann combines the taste of Tyrolean fruit distillates with the exotic notes of orange and ginger. Perfect for sipping neat or mixing into cocktails. Fire liqueur fans should love it! 50% Alc./Vol.
Gold Medal at the ISW Meininger's International Spirits Award 2023.
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2024 Paringa Estate ChardonnayMornington Peninsula, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$56. 99Bottle$683.88 DozenMinimum 6 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinMouth filling and texturally full with lively acidity lending an energised feel across the long finish.
Brilliant pale straw colour with gleaming green tinged edges and a watery hue. Pronounced nectarine and grapefruit aromas fill the nostrils followed by some biscuity oak, lemon butter and gun flint notes. The mouth filling palate is layered with concentrated nectarine, grapefruit and lemon butter flavours which overlay a subtle biscuity oak, citrusy nougat and gun flint infused back drop. A texturally full feel is counterpointed by lively acidity which lends an energised feel across the long finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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The 2023 Estate Chardonnay is pert and taut, with lemon rind, pink grapefruit, white peach, green apple and layers of crushed nuts and shells. This is a pretty wine, with persistent length and quiet intensity. Balanced and supple, it's driven by crystalline acidity. 13% alcohol, sealed under screw cap. Drink 2024-2033.
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2024 Peregrine Saddleback Pinot GrisCentral Otago, NEW ZEALAND$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinLusciously textured with concentrated pear, lychee and musk flavours and a long off dry finish.
Brilliant pale straw colour with subtle green tinged edges and a watery hue. Intense pear, musk and Turkish delight aromas fill the nostrils with hints of rosewater and ginger also evident. Lusciously textured, the palate is engulfed with concentrated pear, lychee and musk flavours. Infusions of Turkish delight, rosewater and ginger linger underneath. Brisk acidity with a long off dry finish.
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2023 Billy Button The Alluring TempranilloAlpine Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$32. 99Bottle$395.88 DozenMinimum 6 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2026-2030)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinA medium bodied Tempranillo with good flesh and slightly chewy tannins.
Deep dark red black colour with a dark red hue. Ripe dark to black cherry and liquorice aromas fill the nostrils followed by some vanillin spice and faint leather notes. Juicy dark cherry and liquorice fruits carry medium body weight and good flesh with vanillin spice and earth elements sitting in the background. Slightly chewy tannins with a generously fleshed finish of average length.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
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Essentially elegant but so very well fruited. This tempranillo has an excellent pulse to it. It tastes of blueberries and raspberries, gentle vanilla, violets, red roses, sweet spice and earth. It’s all going on in the best of ways; the finesse of the tannin is A Class; the blood-like, ferrous inflections send the wines into a umami direction. Love this wine. Have enjoyed it on a few occasions and it woos me every time. Drink 2025-2030+
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2023 Cape Mentelle ChardonnayMargaret River, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA$56. 99Bottle$683.88 DozenMinimum 6 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 13.4%Closure: StelvinMid weighted with a gently creamed feel and long generously fleshed yet refined conclusion.
Wild fermented in French oak barriques then given a further 8 months maturation. Brilliant pale straw colour with glimmering green tinted edges and a watery hue. Aromas of nectarine, pear and biscuity oak mingle with citrus and gun flint notes. Rich nectarine, pear and dried honey fruits carry a gentle creamed feel across the mid weighted palate. Biscuity oak and infusions of gun flint extend across the back half. Fresh underlying acidity with a long generously fleshed yet refined conclusion.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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Gee this is good. It's moreish and savoury, with plenty of flavour yet a certain level of restraint as well. The spicy oak lightly coats the lemon and grapefruit, there's some ginger tea, and lemon curd and clotted cream lees add texture across the palate. Fine acidity ensures a fresh finish and gets you ready for the next sip. Drink by 2033.
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2024 Catena High Mountain Vines MalbecMendoza, ARGENTINA$39. 99Bottle$479.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 13.5%Closure: Diam CorkJuicy textured with delicious blue to dark fruits finishing long, fresh and elegant.
Nicolas Catena has been instrumental in Argentina’s progress over the last three decades, bringing the country's wine industry into line with world class standards. What you can now get for your money in the present day climate are seriously good expressions of the nation's signature varietal, Malbec, that rival many Australian reds for punch and price. Made by fourth generation vintner Laura Catena and chief winemaker, Alejandro Vigil, this wine is sourced from three high altitude vineyards. Each vineyard is specifically farmed in preparation for its role in the final blend. Eighty year old vines in the Lunlunta (Maipù) vineyard lend soft, sweet texture whilst the intense sunshine in the Gualtallary (Tupungato) vineyard provides explosive floral aromatics and a concentrated structure. The last component is from El Cipillo in Eugenio Bustos, which has loamy sands and thick calcareous layers sit over rounded rock. Maturation takes place in a mix of new, second and third use French oak barrels for a period of 11-13 months.
Midnight black dark red colour with a purple red tinged hue. Aromas of blueberry, cherry and red plum sail out of the glass mixing with dried herb, earth and spice notes along the way. Delicious juicy blueberry, dark cherry, plum and red liquorice fruits are delivered with impressive intensity and energy across the mid weighted palate. Infusions of violet, dried herbs, earth and spice linger across the back half. Refined tannins finishing long, fresh and elegant.
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2025 Zilzie Regional Collection Adelaide Hills Pinot GrisAdelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$16. 99Bottle$203.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2026-2027)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinConcentrated and textural with luscious pear and red apple fruits.
Brilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Elevated pear, red apple and musk aromas are trailed by delicate honeysuckle and spice notes. Luscious pear and red apple fruits fill the mouth with notions of musk, honeysuckle and spice sitting in the background. Concentrated and textural it has brisk underlying acidity and a long shapely finish.
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2024 Lou Parais Alpes de Haut-Provence Rose$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesA delicious, slippery textured Provence Rose with a dry tangy finish that shows some spice.
Made from a blend of 60% Grenache, 40% Syrah and 20% Cinsault. Pale salmon tinged colour. Lifted peach, raspberry and blood orange scents are trailed by some stony mineral notes. Delicious raspberry, strawberry and peach fruits carry a slippery textural feel across the palate with some blood orange and slatey mineral characters the undercard. Brisk acidity with a dry tangy finish that shows some spice.
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2023 Anduma Langhe NebbioloPiedmont, ITALY$39. 99Bottle$479.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)ABV: 13.5%Closure: Diam CorkJuicy red fruits, muscular tannins and vibrant acidity with a gently chewy feel to the finish.
Dark red in colour with black toned edges and a red to dark red hue. Fragrant red cherry, red liquorice and rose petal scents are trailed by tobacco, earth and spicy fresh herb notes. Juicy red currant, red liquorice and red cherry fruits are framed by muscular tannins and vibrant acidity. Infusions of fresh herbs, earth and delicate spicy tobacco sit in the background. Energetic, gently chewy red fruited finish.
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2021 Produttori del Barbaresco Montefico Riserva BarbarescoPiedmont, ITALY$199. 00Bottle$2388.00 DozenABV: 14.5%Closure: CorkFrom a not widely known vineyard, Montefico sits half way between Ovello and Montestefano and it is often compared to the latter because of their similar soil (high calcium) and their close proximity. Its warm - full south - exposure is mitigated by the cooler northern wind that occasionally funnels into the narrow valley between the villages of Barbaresco and Neive. First released in 1970, it produces classic Barbaresco wines that could be seen as austere when young but with incredible complexity behind the tannins.
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The Produttori del Barbaresco 2021 Barbaresco Riserva Montefico is another large-scale Nebbiolo in this ladder of Riserva intensity. The wine shows notable texture and depth with flavors of dark fruit, blackcurrant and dried cherry that unfold steadily across the palate. Subtle notes of spice, cinnamon, licorice and camphor build in the background, adding complexity and dimension. Sourced from 3.9 hectares of vines on calcareous clay soils, Montefico consistently delivers a more structured and powerful expression of Barbaresco, and the 2021 vintage amplifies those qualities. Fermented in stainless steel and aged in large oak botti, this release totals 16,600 bottles. Drink 2027-2052.
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Monica Larner - Rober Parker's Wine AdvocateThe 2021 Barbaresco Riserva Montefico is a tense, vibrant wine. Whereas in most vintages the Montefico can be a touch austere, the 2021 has plenty of energy, but also the textural depth to pull it all together. In that sense, the Montefico is a terrific example of the vintage here. Its concentration and persistence are the stuff dreams are made of. Hints of sage, graphite, chalk and mint explode on the back end. Drink 2027-2041.
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Antonio Galloni - VinousSpicy and aromatic, this is full of wild herbs and strawberries, licorice and mint. Fully focused on freshness yet restrained, showing balsamic and figs. Full-bodied, silky to velvety on the palate due to superripe tannins, with crisp acidity and a tight yet chiseled structure in the finish. Long and warming. March 2026 release. Drink or hold.
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Aldo Fiordelli - JamesSuckling.comThe 2021 Barbaresco Riserva Montefico pours a slightly deeper red color than the Ovello and opens with inviting aromas of sweet cedar, cherry liqueur, toasted spice, and polished leather. Medium-bodied, it delivers vibrant acidity, velvety tannins, and a bit more depth and structure on the palate. The finish is long and persistent. Roughly 16,348 bottles and 1,826 magnums were produced. Drink 2028-2050.
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2021 Produttori del Barbaresco Muncagota Riserva BarbarescoPiedmont, ITALY$199. 00Bottle$2388.00 DozenABV: 14.5%Closure: CorkThe Muncagota vineyard looks South/East - facing cooler morning sunshine instead of the warmer afternoon sun. Because of this, it tends to show beautiful floral characteristics and often a specific mint character on the nose. Calcareous soil and a low level of sand gives to the wines of Muncagota extremely focused fruit and firm, stylish tannin. A perfect example of the elegant and intense qualities that make Barbaresco one of the most interesting and unique wines of the world.
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From a warm and well-ventilated 4.5-hectare site, the Produttori del Barbaresco 2021 Barbaresco Riserva Muncagota is fleshed out and generous across the mid-palate, offering ripe flavors of blackcurrant and wild plum that lean toward the darker end of the Nebbiolo spectrum. There is greater power here in terms of both texture and aromatic intensity, making this wine feel bolder and more substantial than many of its counterparts in the Riserva lineup. The warmth of the site is evident in the wine's richness and concentration, yet the precision of the 2021 vintage keeps everything balanced and focused. Fermented in stainless steel and aged in large oak botti, this release totals 13,300 bottles and stands out for its depth and commanding presence. Drink 2027-2050.
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Monica Larner - Rober Parker's Wine AdvocateThe 2021 Barbaresco Riserva Muncagota is laced with strong floral and savory notes. Brisk acids and beams of supporting tannin give the 2021 its driving, tense personality. I expect those qualities will be positives for the future, but today the Muncagota is pretty forbidding. Give this time. This is one of the most tense editions of this wine I can remember tasting. Drink 2027-2041.
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Antonio Galloni - VinousBalsamic style jumps out of the glass, with herb, eucalyptus and potpourri aromas alongside watermelon and mint-filled chocolate. The graceful attack shows ripe, elegant tannins, larger-grained in the end, with long, refreshing acidity and a savory finish. March 2026 release. Drink or hold.
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Aldo Fiordelli - JamesSuckling.comThe 2021 Barbaresco Riserva Muncagota pours a bright red color and offers stunning aromatic complexity in its notes of redcurrants, incense, suede, and potpourri. Medium-bodied, it has refined tannins and a haunting, almost weightless feel that lingers through the finish. It balances power with a cooling citrus lift and beautiful elegance. Roughly 13,333 bottles were produced. Drink 2027-2047.
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2021 Produttori del Barbaresco Ovello Riserva BarbarescoPiedmont, ITALY$199. 00Bottle$2388.00 DozenABV: 14.5%Closure: CorkOvello is the northernmost vineyard in the village of Barbaresco and among the first 5 single-vineyards produced back in 1967. Soils are calcareous and rich in clay: these characterics combined with the cooler microclimate shape its exuberant fruit profile and its fuller body. Due to its powerful structure, some years of bottle ageing are usually required to balance that out.
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The Produttori del Barbaresco 2021 Barbaresco Riserva Ovello shows greater richness and structure on the mid-palate, with ripe and supple flavors of red and purple fruit that give the wine an especially generous personality. This is a concentrated expression of Nebbiolo, yet it remains direct, sharp and beautifully focused, fully living up to the reputation of this highly collectible vintage. The added depth of fruit is balanced by freshness, creating a wine that is both powerful and elegantly composed. Fermented in stainless steel and aged in large oak botti, the 2021 Ovello was produced in 19,400 bottles and 2,000 magnums. Drink 2027-2052.
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Monica Larner - Rober Parker's Wine AdvocateThe 2021 Barbaresco Riserva Ovello sizzles with tension right out of the gate. Orange peel, mint, chalk, white pepper and crushed rocks are all finely sketched. Bright and sinewy to the core, the 2021 captures the purest essence of Ovello. It's another stellar wine in this range. The Ovello will appeal most to readers who like tense wines. Drink 2027-2041.
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Antonio Galloni - VinousRestrained if not austere, showing dark fruit, earthy tones and cherries with almost wild blackberries and a whiff of blood oranges. Full-bodied. The attack is dense and velvety with thick, firm tannins that are dusty yet ripe. Powerful but well-balanced at the end, with a mouth-coating texture. March 2026 release, but will need another year or two to be ready to drink.
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Aldo Fiordelli - JamesSuckling.comDisplaying a saturated medium red hue, the 2021 Barbaresco Riserva Ovello offers notes of dusty cedar, red cherries, raspberries, and crushed stones, although the wood tones will need time to fully integrate. Medium-bodied, the palate has beautiful brightness, with hints of apricot and stone fruit along with a more linear, elegant structure. For me, this wine holds a very special place in the range and quietly stopped me in my tracks during the tasting. Roughly 16,666 bottles were produced. Drink 2026-2056.
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2021 Produttori del Barbaresco Paje Riserva BarbarescoPiedmont, ITALY$199. 00Bottle$2388.00 DozenABV: 14.5%Closure: CorkPajè is in a small bowl facing South/West and it lies between the village itself and the famous Asili vineyard. The vineyard is slightly lower in altitude and more open to the Tanaro River influence, resulting in a cooler microclimate. The soil is limestone with a high calcium level and as a result the wine combines elegance and complexity with intense tannins; it is never shy in acidity. Pajè appears sharper and brighter in its first years, with lovely youthful fruit and flowery notes, almost minty in cooler vintages and is particularly attractive after some ageing, when the wine still retains a fruitful and fresh palate.
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From a two-hectare site rooted in limestone soils, the Produttori del Barbaresco 2021 Barbaresco Riserva Pajè reveals pretty blue fruit nuances followed by an earthy-mineral side marked by iris root, violet and a distinctive hint of rusty nail. The themes here are primarily floral and mineral, with the vineyard's natural finesse emerging clearly through the wine's layered aromatic profile. In this exceptional vintage, the intensity and elegance are elevated another notch. Fermented in stainless steel and aged in large oak botti, this release totals 13,300 bottles and beautifully captures the refined character that has long distinguished Pajè. Drink 2027-2048.
95 points
Monica Larner - Rober Parker's Wine AdvocateThe 2021 Barbaresco Riserva Pajè is deep, dense wine. Strong spice and balsamic notes wrap around a core of dark-toned fruit. A brooding, packed powerhouse, the Pajè needs a number of years to be at its most expressive. This is classic Pajè all way, dialed up to eleven. Time in the glass brings out the wine's complex, dynamic personality and overall breadth. Drink 2027-2041.
96 points
Antonio Galloni - VinousStunning depth on the nose of this complex red, showing dried violets and roses, intoxicating balsamic, strawberries, cherries and a distinctive leafy lightness with a whiff of mint. Elegant on the attack, with ripe, velvety and tightly knit tannins. Extracted and savory with refreshing acidity, showing stony minerality and licorice in the very persistent, multilayered finish. March 2026 release. It will last for decades. Drink or hold.
98 points
Aldo Fiordelli - JamesSuckling.comThe 2021 Barbaresco Riserva Pajé pours a jeweled red color and remains somewhat reserved at this early stage. Aromas of orange peel, powdery floral perfume, ripe pomegranate, and baked earth emerge gradually from the glass. Medium-bodied, it has focused acidity and a more linear feel, with fine-grained tannins and a balanced, floating finish that carries a noble elegance. Roughly 13,333 bottles were produced. Drink 2027-2047.
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2021 Produttori del Barbaresco Rabaja Riserva BarbarescoPiedmont, ITALY$199. 00Bottle$2388.00 DozenABV: 14.5%Closure: CorkRabajà produces a quintessential Barbaresco, one of the most complete and balanced of the single vineyards. The vineyard lies between the two main ridges that form the Barbaresco village, one starting at Rabajà and going West towards the Tanaro River and the other one that goes from Rabajà to Ovello, South to North. The meeting of these two different soils give Rabajà its incredible complexity. Bordering both Asili and Muncagota it combines the personality of those two great vineyards with and extra richness due to the South/West warm exposure.
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Based on growing intensity, the Produttori del Barbaresco 2021 Barbaresco Riserva Rabajà was tasted last in this series. It is beautifully defined by a distinctive mineral note of crushed chalk and flinty stone. There is plenty of elegant fruit with wild berry, sour cherry and blue flower aromas, but everything is framed by that precise dusty-mineral signature that gives the wine its strong sense of identity. The balance between fruit and minerality is especially compelling, with neither element overwhelming the other. Sourced from 3.7 hectares of vines on calcareous clay soils, Rabajà shows fine-grained tannins, exceptional length and a level of focus that places it among the standout wines of this remarkable vintage. Fermented in stainless steel and aged in large oak botti, production totals 19,000 bottles and 1,800 magnums. Drink 2027-2055.
98 points
Monica Larner - Rober Parker's Wine AdvocateThe 2021 Barbaresco Riserva Rabajà is dark, powerful and explosive. That's the good news. Readers will have to be patient with this brooding, sepia-toned Barbaresco. Dark fruit, graphite, new leather, licorice, scorched earth and gravel add to an impression of muscular gravitas. The 2021 needs a bit of time in the glass to start opening, but when it does, it's magnificent. Drink 2027-2041.
97+ points
Antonio Galloni - VinousYouthful and pure, a bit austere at the moment, showing earthy minerality, dark chocolate, restrained black cherries and red currants with Earl Grey tea aromas. Full-bodied and vibrant, this has elegant, velvety tannins, refreshing acidity and stunning savoriness with almost meaty depth. The multilayered, juicy finish is full of fruit, flowers and licorice. Not easy, yet outstanding. March 2026 release. Drink or hold.
97 points
Aldo Fiordelli - JamesSuckling.comThe 2021 Barbaresco Riserva Rabajà pours a jeweled red color and reveals layered aromatics of licorice candies, fresh cherry, redcurrant, violet, and crystalline mineral tones. Medium-bodied, it has excellent balance, with savory tobacco accents, refined red fruit, and beautifully shaped tannins. I love the structure here as well as the overall harmony of the wine. Roughly 19,431 bottles and 1,951 magnums were produced. Drink 2027-2050.
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2021 Produttori del Barbaresco Rio Sordo Riserva BarbarescoPiedmont, ITALY$199. 00Bottle$2388.00 DozenABV: 14.5%Closure: CorkNot far from the Tanaro River lies Rio Sordo, in the southern part of the Barbaresco village. The light limestone soil with relatively low calcium content (compared to other areas of Barbaresco) produces wines where tannins are never dominant, instead they show a silky quality on the palate that makes them extremely attractive and seductive, never imposing and always elegant. Behind the smooth elegance however, lies a core of powerful structure and very well balanced tannins that give to the Rio Sordo its complexity and longevity.
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The Produttori del Barbaresco 2021 Barbaresco Riserva Rio Sordo is a wine of finesse and measured restraint with a playful and accessible personality. Rio Sordo generally falls among the more delicate and lighter-weight wines in this collection of nine Riservas, often occupying a comfortable middle ground in the tasting lineup. The 2021 vintage underscores those qualities with elegant fruit, graceful structure and a sense of effortless balance. Silky tannins frame a medium- to full-bodied texture, giving the wine extra polish. Sourced from 4.5 hectares of limestone soils, this release was fermented in stainless steel and aged in large oak botti, with a production of 13,300 bottles. Rio Sordo may not seek power, but it delivers charm and remarkable drinkability. Drink 2027-2052.
95 points
Monica Larner - Rober Parker's Wine AdvocateThe 2021 Barbaresco Riserva Rio Sordo marries finesse and power. Open-knit aromatics make a strong first impression. Layered and resonant in the glass, with tons of supporting structure, the Rio Sordo is going to need a few years to come into its own. Crushed rose petal, cedar, spice and tobacco lend notable finesse. The 2021 needs time, but it's got the goods. The explosive, aromatic finish is sublime. Drink 2027-2041.
96 points
Antonio Galloni - VinousDark and floral, showing aromas of potpourri combined with dried cherries, tangy pomegranate and a bit of earthy minerality. Almost supple, with medium to full body and a savory palate of candied orange peel. Firm tannins are dusty yet ripe, with refreshing acidity. March 2026 release. Drink or hold.
95 points
Aldo Fiordelli - JamesSuckling.comThe 2021 Barbaresco Riserva Rio Sordo pours a jeweled ruby hue, slightly deeper than the Pora, and shows an inviting nose of framboise, wet river stones, lavender, and small purple flowers. Medium-bodied, it reveals bright red fruit and cranberry notes with well-defined tannins and a mouthwatering granular texture. The oak sits more in the background here compared to the Pora. Roughly 13,333 bottles were produced. Drink 2027-2057.
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2019 Nicks Secret CB HB Barossa Valley ShirazBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIAReduced from $59.99$17. 99Bottle$215.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2026-2029)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinCreated as a side hustle by two winemakers from Treasury Wine Estates and Torbreck, this small Barossa Valley winery has occasionally appeared in our newsletters over the years.
At less than a third of it’s original price and with all of the cellaring done for you, this Nicks Secret Shiraz represents sensational drinking at just $17.99.Rich, velvety and luxurious this perfectly aged Barossa Shiraz is an undeniable bargain at 70% off.
Impenetrable inky black colour with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Aromas of aniseed, black cherry and dark plum engulf the nostrils followed by some vanillin oak, earthy fennel and more subtle spicy mocha notes. Rich, plush and velvety the palate is layered with opulent liquorice and dark plum fruits. Unravelling across the back half are spicy vanillin oak, earthy fennel, mocha, subtle leather and pepper characters. Silky smooth yet underlyingly sturdy tannin structure, concluding long and sumptuous.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 14.5%Other Reviews….
Wonderfully complex and enticing, the wine shows blackberry, cake spice, cured meat, and toasty oak characters on the nose with a hint of dark cocoa. The concentrated palate delivers a plush mouthfeel, backed by beautifully melded tannins, making it robust and opulent with excellent harmony and length. At its best: now to 2035.
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Hart Brothers Rosebank 17 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Lowlands, SCOTLANDReduced from $1,199.00$850. 00Bottle$10200.00 DozenABV: 46%Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product pictured.
The Rosebank distillery is settled on the banks of the Forth-Clyde canal near Falkirk and has been mothballed since 1993. Considered as the Queen of all Lowland malts by some specialists, the final Rosebank release was a cask strength bottling in the 'Rare Malts' collection, and independent bottlers have put several versions on the market.This particular bottling was distilled in 1990 and bottled in 2008 at 46% by Hart Brothers. The distillery in Falkirk closed its doors in 1993, making this bottle a rare opportunity to taste this sought-after whisky alongside a new release. After being purchased by Ian Mcleod Distillers in 2023, the site opened up to the public in June 2024 and has started production again. A new Rosebank release is still a while away, but the older bottles will be getting snatched up quickly. Don't miss out!
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2023 Bouvet Saphir Brut VintageLoire Valley, FRANCE$23. 99Bottle$287.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2026-2030)ABV: 12.5%Closure: Diam CorkOutside of Champagne, Bouvet is the most awarded Sparkling Wine House in France, garnering high praise from critics like Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, Decanter Magazine, James Suckling and many others. After many years of ownership by Champagne Taittinger, Bouvet Ladubay is once again fully owned by the Monmousseau family who have continuously run the business since their purchase in 1932. Bouvet Ladubay employs precisely the same wine making process as Grand Marque Champagne, delivering French sophistication at an everyday price.
Full of flavour, mouth watering and possessing an airy feel, this is one of the best value Sparklings going around.
A fine satiny mousse gracefully declines in the glass. Very pale straw coloured base with pale gold edges threaded by a very fine and persistent bead. Pear, green apple and citrus aromas greet the nostrils with some subtle baked bread and oyster shell like notes also evident. Full of flavour and carrying an airy pillowy like feel, the mouth watering palate is awash with pear, baked bread, citrus and red apple flavours. Subtle yeast lees and quince characters linger across the back half. Refreshing acidity invigorating the long baked apple, quince and yeast lees finish.
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Stagg Batch #24C Barrel Proof Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml)Kentucky, UNITED STATES$330. 00Bottle$3960.00 DozenABV: 64.45%This is the second year in a row that Buffalo Trace has release a C batch of Stagg, with a D also approved. Aged at least 4 years but rumoured to be 7-9 years old, it comes bottled at 128.9 proof or 64.45% ABV. Since Australia experienced price hikes in Buffalo Trace's Antique Collection, 'Stagg' (formerly known as Stagg Junior) is now generally considered the best buy in the distillery's portfolio. Keep in mind that these high-octane Bourbons usually need taming with water, or at a minimum, we suggest letting your Stagg breathe in the glass to let it unravel and better appreciate its flavours.
Other reviews... " 24C is my favorite of 2024 (except now I hear that there is a batch 24D?!)" - Bourbon, Whiskey & Rye
- Kinglake Distillery In The Blood Single Malt Australian Whisky (700ml)Victoria, AUSTRALIA$129. 99Bottle$1559.88 DozenABV: 46%
Red Gum isn’t your average timber. It’s dense, stubborn, and unforgiving - more Kyuss desert riff than smooth Highland reel. Most coopers won’t touch it. Kinglake and their coopers did, and the result is unmistakably Australian.
On the nose: raspberry liqueur and dark chocolate. On the palate: chocolate, young pinot noir, and pink grapefruit. And then comes the long, structured finish - dark beer, clove, malt extract, cumin, black cherry. It’s whisky that doesn’t just hit notes; it grinds out a full-tilt riff and lets the feedback ring. Call it whisky with grit in its DNA - or, if you prefer, whisky that plays like No One Knows on repeat. 46% Alc./Vol.
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2019 Juniper Three Fields Shiraz - Last StocksMargaret River, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenABV: 14%Closure: StelvinOther Reviews.....
Intense aromas of blackberries, sweet tobacco, cracked pepper and violets. Medium-to full-bodied with firm tannins that are long and intense. Yet, there’s polish and focus to the wine. Finesse, too. So drinkable now, but will improve age. Screw cap.
94 Points
JamesSuckling.comBlackberry, charcuterie, spiced plum and licorice. On the palate this is taut and fresh, with fine layers of silty tannins. Good length of flavour rounds out this spicy, savoury wine. Very elegant.
93 Points
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2023 Neldner Road by Dave Powell Barossa Valley ShirazBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinFormerly known as Powell & Son, Dave Powell, of Torbreck fame and son Callum have now decided to take separate paths on their winemaking journey. Dave rebranding his venture Neldner Road. Sourced from mature Barossa Valley vineyards, the majority located along the region’s North-Western ridge in Marananga and Seppeltsfield with a component also coming from Lyndoch Valley in the Southern Barossa. Fruit parcels are vinified separately in concrete vats before being basket pressed and assembled into large format 4,500 litre French oak foudres for 15 months maturation.
Rich and dense with a liqueur like concentration and voluptuous texture.
Magnificent colour featuring an impenetrable inky black heart along with a near equally deep black dark red hue. Heady aromas of dark to black plum, liquorice and ripe black cherry waft through the nostrils complimented by spicy vanillin oak and earthy mocha notes. Rich, dense and boasting a liqueur like concentration, voluptuously textured black plum, liquorice and black cherry fruits saturate every corner of the palate. Smoky vanillin oak, earthy fennel, mocha and blackpepper characters then move in. Power packed it has somewhat chewy yet velvet like tannins and a long decadent finish.
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2024 Laroche Saint-Martin ChablisChablis, FRANCE$59. 99Bottle$719.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)ABV: 12%Closure: StelvinA delicious, gorgeously rounded Chablis.
Founded in 1850, Domaine Laroche is one of the largest owners of Premier and Grand Cru vineyards in Chablis. Their Saint Martin Chablis is a blend of the very best plots of the Domaine’s 60 hectares of Chablis appellation vineyards. 85% of it is aged on fine lees in stainless steel tanks and 15% in 55hl foudres for minimum of 6 months.
Brilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Delightful pear, lime and green apple scents sail through the nostrils overlaid by wet slate, oyster shell and mineral notes. Delicious pear and lime fruits carry a slippery flow across what is a gorgeously rounded palate. Notions of green apple, wet stone, subtle infusions of fresh herbs and a saline like minerality the undercard. Excellent intensity with brisk acidity lending a fresh feel across the long shapely finish.
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