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2024 Kanta RieslingAdelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$37. 99Bottle$455.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2025-2033)ABV: 13.8%Closure: StelvinWonderfully intense and mouth watering with plentiful textural volume counterpointed by shimmering acidity.
Kanta Riesling by Egon Müller is a unique winemaking partnership where German tradition and precision meets the premium, cool climate fruit from the Adelaide Hills. Fruit is sourced from the Argyle Vineyard, a high altitude Adelaide Hills site that sits over 400m above sea level and is flecked with traces of iron stone. Rejuvenated in 1999, the original plantings date back to the 1840’s making them some of the oldest vines in South Australia.
Brilliant very pale straw colour with green tinted edges and a watery hue. Nosing offers up aromas of red apple skin, lime and honeysuckle with some orange blossom and flinty mineral notes also evident. Wonderfully intense the palate features mouth watering lime, red apple, pear and citrus fruits which carry plentiful textural volume. Shimmering acidity with orange and flinty mineral elements the undercard. Superb drive finishing long, dry and scrumptious.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
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2024 Heathcote Winery Cravens Place ShirazHeathcote, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$23. 99Bottle$287.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2025-2030)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinFleshy textured with medium to full body and a bright juicy finish that carries a slightly chewy feel.
Dense pitch black core with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Dark plum, freshly crushed blackberry and liquorice aromas drift from the glass followed by some toasty vanillin oak and spice notes. Fleshy textured dark plum, blackberry juice and liquorice flavours show good concentration across the medium to full bodied palate. Toasty vanillin oak and spice elements lie underneath. Polished yet sturdily built tannin structure with the bright juicy finish carrying a slightly chewy feel.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
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2012 Old Pulteney Flotilla Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Highlands, SCOTLAND$119. 99Bottle$1439.88 DozenABV: 46%"For a ten-year-old, let's say it's pretty impressive." - whiskyfun.com
'Flotilla' is matured next to the sea in hand-selected first-fill ex-bourbon barrels. The profile promises vanilla sweetness with hints of zesty lemon and green apples, rounded off with a distinct maritime note, typical of Pulteney. 46% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... Totally ex-American oak. I found it so good and so balanced, after some previous versions more on sawdust and vanillin, that I placed it among my 'best of show' during the 'masterclass' we did with Dave B. at Whisky Live Paris this year. We always have a good laugh when doing these things with Mr. Broom. Colour: pale white wine. Top. Nose: we are really by the sea, it's not just some vague advertising pitch thrown on labels by marketeers from Wick or London. Sea spray and seaweed thus blend with a very subtle vanilla, which combines perfectly with wet chalk, baker's yeast, unleavened bread, and white beer brewed in town by the last local hipsters. A few notes of smoked fish, followed by some vanilla fudge. Mouth: very fragrant, powerful, smoky, spicy, salty, citrusy... I think that if we start to find more of such Pulteney, we can soon organise a large comparative session between them and Clynelish. It's good to have goals in life. I also really like these notes of dill, watercress, and sorrel in the background, on top of the lemon. Finish: rather long, still slightly fatty but otherwise perfectly centred on oysters and lemon. Some fresh spices in the aftertaste, as well as a few little Easter eggs in sugar. Not very sure about our timing here, ha. Comments: not much to add. For a ten-year-old, let's say it's pretty impressive. 89 points - whiskyfun.com
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Combier Liqueur Ananas (Pineapple) Liqueur (700ml)Saumur, Loire Valley, FRANCE$49. 99Bottle$599.88 DozenABV: 20%Juicy and golden, this liqueur captures the sweetness and gentle acidity of ripe pineapple. Bursting with tropical flavour, use it to add a bright twist to cocktails, punches and culinary creations alike. *Natural ingredients mean a light sediment may appear at the bottom of the bottle. This is not a production fault. 20% Alc./Vol.
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Tomintoul Pedro Ximenez Sherry Cask Finish Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND$99. 99Bottle$1199.88 DozenABV: 40%Master Distiller, Robert Fleming, created this small batch bottling by specially selecting Tomintoul aged in ex-bourbon barrels which are then married & finished in hand-selected Pedro Ximénez sherry butts from Andalucía, Spain. In contrast to Tomintoul's lighter style, the ‘finishing’ creates a richer & more full-flavoured expression. Awarded a Gold Medal at the International Wine & Spirits Competition 2024. 40% Alc./Vol.
Notes from the producers... Nose: Aromas of sweet treacle and dried figs mingled with malt loaf, raisins and baking spices. Palate: Layers of fruit cake and banana bread followed by marzipan stuffed dates, toasted walnuts and sultanas with hints of clove and cinnamon. Finish: Cosy notes of Danish pastries, cocoa powder and syrup sponge cake fading to a warming oak and tobacco linger.
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2024 Skipjack Sauvignon BlancMarlborough, NEW ZEALAND$17. 99Bottle$215.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2025-2027)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinIntensely flavoured with a long, scrumptious finish.
Brilliant water like core with a subtle greenish tinge around the edges. Passionfruit, gooseberry and lime scents leap from the glass mixing with some herbaceous grassy notes along the way. Intensely flavoured, mouth watering passionfruit, lime and ripe gooseberry fruits dominate the palate with subtle herbaceous grassy and mineral elements in the background. Crisp acidity finishing long and scrumptious.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
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2022 Plantamura Primitivo Gioia del CollePuglia, ITALY$34. 99Bottle$419.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2025-2029)ABV: 14.5%Closure: Diam CorkRich and mouth filling with chewy tannins and a long juicy yet sturdy finish.
Midnight black heart with a dark red hue. Pronounced ripe morello cherry and liquorice aromas mix with some black cherry, vanillin spice and earth notes. Rich mouth filling morello cherry, liquorice and black plum fruits are supported by chewy tannins with notions of vanillin spice and scorched earth the undercard. Concludes long and juicy yet sturdy in its feel.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
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2023 Caves d’Esclans Rock Angel RoseProvence, FRANCE$69. 99Bottle$839.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2025-2026)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinSlippery textured and concentrated with a long, dry, refreshing finish.
Described as a more complex and structured style of Rose by the winery, the Rock Angel is produced from grapes primarily sourced from the vineyards of Chateau d’Esclans in addition to selected vineyards in the vicinity of the Esclans Valley and nearby in the Cotes de Provence region.
Salmon pink in colour. Peach, strawberry and blood orange aromas mix with wet slate notes. Slippery textured and concentrated, the palate is layered with fleshy peach and strawberry fruits. Some blood orange and wet stone elements linger underneath. Brisk acidity with a long, dry, refreshing finish that carries gorgeous shape.
Drink over the next year.
Alc. 13.5%Other Reviews…..
A well-balanced and flavorful rosé with notes of red currants, candied raspberries and mild spices on the nose. It’s medium-bodied and focused, with a delicious stream of forest berries and a tangy, mouthwatering finish. Drink now.
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2022 Angas & Bremer ShirazLanghorne Creek, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$19. 99Bottle$239.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2025-2030)ABV: 14.8%Closure: StelvinPlump and opulent with a long succulent conclusion.
Dense inky black colour with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Liquorice, ripe blackberry and dark chocolate scents waft from the glass followed by vanillin oak, earthy mocha and spice notes. Rich and plush, the full bodied palate is awash with ripe blackberry, liquorice and choc mint flavours. Spicy vanillin oak, subtle earthy mocha and peppered fennel characters sit in the background. Plump and opulent it has velvety tannins and a long succulent conclusion.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 14.8%Other Reviews…..
Langhorne Creek Shiraz – the very mention screams flavour and value and we have both here. Coming from such a good vintage helps, of course. An inky dark maroon, we have rich and ripe chocolate notes as part of a wonderful plushness. Blackberries, mocha, bay leaves, licorice and a hint of blueberries lurking in the background, with a burly earthiness. Serious length here and sleek tannins. This has a ten to fifteen year future. Great buying. Drink 2025-2040.
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2024 Tim Gramp Watervale RieslingClare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$23. 99Bottle$287.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)ABV: 12%Closure: StelvinZesty lemon and lime fruits are underscored by crisp, Granny Smith like acidity.
Brilliant water like core with distinct green tinted edges. Lemon and lime scents are followed by some green apple skin and steely mineral notes. Zesty lemon and lime fruits are underscored by crisp, Granny Smith like acidity with wet steel and chalky mineral elements sitting in the background. Tense, lemony finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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2023 Kate Hill Four Winds Estate ChardonnayTasmania, AUSTRALIA$39. 99Bottle$479.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2025-2028)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinAdmirable intensity with lively acidity and a fresh yet nicely rounded finish.
Matured for 10 months in French oak barrels. Brilliant pale straw colour with highlights of green around the edges and a watery hue. Ripe nectarine and peach aromas mix with hints of lemon butter, bees wax and spicy nougat. Vibrant nectarine, peach and grapefruit flavours are delivered with admirable intensity. Subtle bees wax, lemon butter, spicy almond and flint characters sit in the background. Lively acidity with a fresh yet nicely rounded finish.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
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2024 3 Drops RieslingGreat Southern, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA$26. 99Bottle$323.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinA zesty, super crisp Great Southern Riesling.
Brilliant water like core with highlights of green around the outskirts and a watery hue. Lemon and lime aromas jump out of the glass followed by some chalky talc, green apple and mineral notes. Crunchy lemon, lime and Granny Smith apple fruits run across the palate with zesty acidity threaded through it’s core. Chalk and steely mineral elements extend across the back half. Finishes dry, long and super crisp.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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2022 Holm Oak The Wizard Pinot NoirTasmania, AUSTRALIA$59. 99Bottle$719.88 DozenMinimum 6 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinSupple and powerful with silky tannins and a long savoury finish.
Semi translucent red to dark red colour with a light red hue. Fragrant red cherry, strawberry and rhubarb aromas mix with some dried herb, brambly earth and spicy cedar notes. Delicious red cherry, strawberry and rhubarb flavours have a supple flow across the palate with notions of bramble, forest floor, dried herbs and spicy cedar lying underneath. Showing excellent power it has silky tannins and a long savoury finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 13.5%Other Reviews……
There's 30% whole bunches in the mix here and it comes across as a more complex, textural wine than the 'house' pinot noir. Some darker cherry in the mix, wild strawberry and raspberry coulis, too, with an understory of spice, amaro herbs, dried citrus rind, gamey tones and a dose of earthiness. It's got a lovely minerally palate presence, tannins powdery and compact, the tail long, slender and lingering with spice, stone and red fruits. Drink by 2036.
95 Points
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2023 Paul Osicka Moormbool ShirazHeathcote, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$49. 99Bottle$599.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 10 Years (2025-2035)ABV: 14%Closure: StelvinExpansive and powerful yet refined concluding long, juicy and peppery.
Midnight black core with a dark red black tinged hue. Soaring out of the glass are aromas of liquorice and blackberry which are complimented by blackpepper, scorched earth, dried meat, fennel and spicy vanillin cedar notes. Medium to full in body, the palate is flush with succulent blackberry, liquorice, dark plum and black cherry fruits. Spicy vanillin cedar, dried meat, earthy fennel and pepper elements line the back half. Expansive and powerful in it’s breadth, polished yet sturdy tannins provide the framework. Concludes long, juicy and peppery, showing a real sense of refinement.
Drink over the next 8-10 years.
Alc. 14%Other Reviews….
Sourced off old vines planted almost 70 years ago on red-veined, iron-rich quartz soils. If the winemaker's intent is to deliver something expressive of place, he succeeds, but '23 brings an added level of sophistication. It is one beautifully nuanced young shiraz with a big future. All class in blackberry and cassis, florals and baking spices, stone and mineral, earth and gentle pepper. It is early days but deceptively firm tannins are in place; have confidence in them for long-term ageing. Utterly compelling. Drink by 2035.
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2023 Dalwhinnie Mesa ChardonnayPyrenees, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2025-2029)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinAn amply fleshed, mid weighted Chardonnay that has a gentle creamy texture and long, spicy finish.
Brilliant pale straw colour with green tinted edges and a watery hue. Aromas of white peach, dried honey and cashew sail through the nostrils complimented by whiffs of crème brulee, nougat and spice. Amply fleshed, the mid weighted palate features white peach, nectarine and dried honey flavours over a biscuity nougat, delicate cashew and spice back drop. Gently creamed texturally it finishes long and spicy.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
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2022 Torbreck Les Amis GrenacheBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$199. 99Bottle$2399.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)ABV: 15%Closure: CorkRich and voluptuous with lush black fruits saturating the flamboyant, weighty palate.
Matured for 18 months in French oak barriques of which 40% were new. Very deep black dark red colour with a dark red hue. Heady black raspberry, liquorice, black cherry and blood plum scents engulf the nostrils. Also evident are vanillin spice, provincial herb and subtle scorched earth notes. Rich, voluptuous black raspberry, liquorice and blood plum fruits saturate flamboyant, weighty palate with some ripe black cherry, vanillin earth and spicy fennel elements sitting in the background. Possessing abundant power and velvety yet underlyingly sturdy tannins, it finishes long and lush.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 15%Other Reviews…..
My good mate used to live in the house next to the Slade vineyard. I've wandered these vines quite a few times with a Cooper's Pale in my hand; the vines are epic, gnarly old beasts, some of the best. Pure satsuma plum fruits daubed with souk-like spice along with hints of gingerbread, pomegranate, cola, char siu, biltong, dried citrus rind, some amaro herbs and an expression of blood orange. It's no airy, fragrant style. There's resonance and power here, abundant spice, bright acidity and a solid core of plum and ginger that rolls along nicely. Drink by 2040.
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2024 Red Claw Pinot NoirMornington Peninsula, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinSupple and moreish entry finishing long, fresh and juicy.
Yabby Lake’s second label, Red Claw, regularly delivers great value across the range. The 2024 season brough 'La Nina' weather conditions for the third year in a row. It was a fine and early ripening vintage with low yields and superb quality. Produced with the inclusion of 10% whole bunch fruit the wine was matured in French oak puncheons for 10 months.
Red to dark red colour with black shaded edges and a light red hue. Fragrant dark cherry, violet, strawberry and anise aromas stream out of the glass with whiffs of forest floor and spicy cedar also evident. Making a supple entrance are moreish flavours of dark cherry, strawberry and anise which meld into a forest floor, fresh herb and spicy cedar back drop. Polished tannins with a long fresh yet juicy finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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2022 Nicks Secret YP Single Vineyard Old Vine GrenacheBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIAReduced from $44.99$23. 99Bottle$287.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)ABV: 13.9%Closure: StelvinProduced by a husband and wife team whose wines have previously featured under our Nicks Secret guise, this Grenache boasts superb concentration and structure yet is both juicy and fresh. Sourced from a single vineyard located in the Greenock sub district, it comes from vines planted in 1953.
A deliciously bright and succulent yet structured Grenache with bling galore.
Dark red core with black toned edges and a bright red hue. Alluring dark raspberry, red liquorice and cherry scents set sail from the glass with ample intensity complimented by some fresh wild herb, earthy graphite and pepper notes. Juicy red to dark raspberry, red liquorice and cherry fruits are deliciously rendered across the palate. Fabulous intensity with traces of blueberry, dried herbs, scorched earth and peppered meats the undercard. Fresh acidity and mildly chalky tannins provide structure. Concludes long, bright and succulent.
Dual Trophy Winner at the 2023 Barossa Wine Show for the Best Grenache and Best Single Vineyard Wine.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 13.9%Other Reviews….
This Vine Vale-sourced grenache recently nabbed the 'Best Grenache' and 'Best Single-Vineyard Wine' at the Barossa Wine Show. It's pretty easy to see why. It has a lovely composition, all savoury red and dark berry and cherry fruits with hints of raspberry coulis, gingerbread, cola, earth, violets, souk-like spice, dried hay and purple floral tones. There is an airy sense of detail to the wine's component parts; easy to parse and easier to drink with a bright line of acidity propelling the wine forwards to a finish that shows grace and a spiced, red berry, creamy textural flourish on the finish. Drink by 2031.
95 Points
Dave Brookes – James Halliday’s Australian Wine CompanionWe now talk of a ‘modern’ style of grenache, so as to redefine and separate the grape from its old self. This old vine grenache falls into that new category neatly. The modern style essentially brings the fruit forward and pushes back on the oak. Here, the fruit off old vines is allowed to sing: cherry, roasted plum, pepper, cherry nougat, raspberry bon bon and liquorice aromas. The grape’s natural confection notes are given a voice – just a little – working with red berried and dark fruits while a lively, persistent spiciness ensues. This spice-fuelled red wine just goes and goes led by juniper, clove, rosemary and red liquorice, running long through to the finish with a touch of savouriness for added interest. Drink 2023-2036.
95 Points
Jeni Port – WinePilot.comThere is so much to love in this Grenache. It has boundless energy and life in it, as witnessed by the array of fruits and savoury characters on display: strawberry (ripe like ice cream topping), raspberry, boysenberry, red cherry, liquorice and violets. The palate is silky and juicy, with chewy tannins and a dusty mouthfeel. While it’s great by itself, it comes alive even more with food; I had it with steak and it cut right through the fat and protein. A beautiful wine that will keep developing for a long time.
95 Points
Brendan Black – WinePilot.comA vibrant and youthful purple in the glass. Really pretty and lifted aromas of dried flowers, blueberry, red cherry, graphite, anise and sweet spice. The palate has absolute drinkability and charm. Chock full of fleshy blue fruits, creamy oak, sweet spice and bramble. Textured tannins and lively acidity deliver shape and cut. Delicious!
95 Points
Aaron Brasher – The Real Review - Glen Keith 28 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND$399. 00Bottle$4788.00 DozenABV: 43%
Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product pictured.
Glen Keith joins the Speyside Collection with a 28 year old drawn from first-fill American oak casks in 2019. Expect generous layers of vanilla and citrus coupled with delicate, sweet spice. Collectors should note the price, which is close to half what we've seen this bottling selling for overseas. 43% Alc./Vol.
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Glendronach Batch 11 Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Highlands, SCOTLAND$139. 99Bottle$1679.88 DozenABV: 59.8%Other reviews... Red berries by the bushel on the nose: strawberry Pop Tart, raspberry cheesecake, red Twizzlers, and strawberry Jolly Rancher. Some toasted marshmallow, toasted egg bagel, and powdered doughnut sweeten the deal even further. The palate has more spice, with cinnamon babka and fresh ginger, plus decadent dark chocolate from flourless chocolate cake and chocolate-covered espresso beans. These dark flavors persist on the finish, as chocolate takes this one home. 93 points - whiskyadvocate.com
...We are really behind schedule; the last CS we tasted was the batch 7 from 2018, which had rather disappointed us (WF 74). One thing may explain the other... Now batch 5, for example, had been lovely (WF 86). Colour: gold. Nose: spicy earth, loads of chocolate, fruit peel, leaves, ale, clove, bitters, damp wood and just autumn leaves after a week's rain. Old stump and mushrooms. With water: gets even drier, earthier, with a rawer mineral side. Really a walk in the woods. Also cinnamon tobacco. Mouth (neat): bitter oranges and ale, plus a lot of maraschino and chocolate, Jaffa cakes, pipe tobacco... Looks like it's back! With water: sweeter, but with a spicy edge that we enjoy. Earthy deep-dried orange zests, old raisins, bay leaves, bitter chocolate… Finish: long, with some menthol coming through and more tea tannins in the aftertaste. Marmalade as the signature. Comments: rather a rough stone, but there's a lot happening. Looks like the bitterer batch 7 was an accident. 85 points - whiskyfun.com
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1990 Old Pulteney Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Highlands, SCOTLAND$999. 00Bottle$11988.00 DozenABV: 46%Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such may have some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product pictured.
"Bonkers, but I love it: the smokiness is just a suggestion, the warmth from a cigar..." - malt-review.com
Other reviews... An unusual vintage bottling of Old Pulteney, in that maturation occurred in a mix of American bourbon casks and Spanish sherry casks that previously held heavily-peated whisky. The nose opens with a whiff of ozone; then lemon, vanilla, and coconut appear, along with fleeting wood smoke. Intense tropical fruitiness merges with milk chocolate, lemon sorbet, and lively spices on the palate. Spicy milk chocolate with a citric and softly peaty tang in the finish. 88 points - whiskyadvocate.com
...On the nose: funky! Now that’s interesting. Some fantastic dried fruits – cranberries, sultanas, quite sharp too. Also a wonderful Cabernet Sauvignon kind of note, with black fruits, tobacco and black tea. Strawberry jam. Heather honey. Cherries now. Golden syrup sponge cake. In the mouth: Bonkers, but I love it: the smokiness is just a suggestion, the warmth from a cigar; nutmeg, oranges, heather honey, cranberries, blackcurrants. That is outrageous fun. Nicely oily too, and the dried fruits become just a fraction more cloying towards the herbal, honeyed finish. - malt-review.com
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Chivas Brothers Royal Salute The Treasured Blend 25 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky (700ml)SCOTLAND$399. 00Bottle$4788.00 DozenABV: 40%Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such may have some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product pictured.
Inspired by the Crown Jewels of the British Monarchy, this limited edition Chivas brings together rare malts and grains laid down a quarter-century ago. Besides the age of the liquid, the presentation stands out as one of the most impressive in the Royal Salute lineage to date.
Other reviews... Cherry pound cake, ground almond, and light vanilla, with delicious layers of sherryand top notes of acacia honey on the nose. Surprisingly nimble on the palate, withapple, waves of sherry, black cherry jelly, and a gentle buildup of spice, then caramel,dark sugar, vanilla, and red apple in later phases, though it is still light on its feet. A smooth clean finish propels more vigorous spice notes across the palate. 90 points - whiskyadvocate.com
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2025 Rob Dolan White Label Pinot GrisYarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2025-2027)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinA fresh, lusciously fruited Pinot Gris that shows plenty of textural volume.
Apricot pink tinged colour. Lifted pear and red apple skin aromas mix with whiffs of honeysuckle and quince. Delicious pear and ripe red apple fruits carry wonderful intensity and textural volume across the palate. Honeysuckle, musk and spice elements ensue. Fresh acidity with a lengthy, lusciously fruited finish.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
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2024 Harewood Estate ChardonnayDenmark, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2025-2028)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinA fleshy, fruit driven Chardonnay that shows impressive intensity.
Brilliant pale straw colour with highlights of green around the outskirts and a watery hue. Ripe nectarine and peach scents jump out of the glass followed by some dried honey, melon and delicate biscuit notes. Fleshy peach, ripe nectarine and melon fruits are delivered with impressive intensity over a biscuit and vanillin spice back drop. Fresh acidity with a long juicy, fruit driven finish.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
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2023 Redbank Victorian ShirazCentral Victoria, AUSTRALIA$16. 99Bottle$203.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2025-2027)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinMedium bodied with plummy liquorice fruits melding into a smoky vanillin cedar, earth and pepper back drop.
Matured for up to 12 months in French and American oak. Dense midnight black dark red colour with a dark red black tinged hue. Spicy ripe plum and liquorice aromas mix with smoked meat, scorched earth and vanillin spice notes. Plummy liquorice fruits meld into a smoky vanillin cedar, earth and pepper back drop. Fine grained tannins with a plummy aftertaste.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
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2021 Tellurian Sommet ShirazHeathcote, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$76. 99Bottle$923.88 DozenCellar: 6 - 8 Years (2031-2033)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinRich and fleshy with fresh acidity and a muscular tannin structure.
Certified organic. Midnight black in colour with a dark red black tinged hue. Nosing offers up dark plum and liquorice aromas infused with smoky fennel like notes which are trailed by some graphite and peppered earth notes. Rich, fleshy dark plum, liquorice and dark cherry fruits are underpinned by fresh acidity. Juicy blueberry, smoked meat, fennel and peppered earth elements unwind across the back half. Muscular tannin structure with a finish that’s long and succulent yet robust.
Cellar 6-8 years.
Alc. 14.5%Other Reviews….
The 0.6ha Sommet block is planted at the high density of 8150 vines per ha. Black and red cherries provide the fruit of this pure and fragrant wine, backed by pepper and spice on a long and perfectly balanced palate sewn with finely stitched tannins. Drink by 2041.
96 Points
James Halliday – Australian Wine Companion‘The Sommet Shiraz block is a small 0.6ha block, consisting of 35 rows, and 5000 vines. This close planted block was configured with 1.6m row spacings and 0.75m between each vine. This block was planted at the most elevated point of our vineyard, on a steep south/west facing slope below the ridgeline of the Mount Camel range, on deep Cambrian era decomposed greenstone rock formed over 500 million years. Fermented in small open fermenters with 10% fermented as whole bunches. 18 days on skins. Pressed to 1-2 year old 600L demi-muids and barriques. The wine remained in barrel for 8 months prior to bottling.’
This wine is a powerhouse and a superb combination of excellent fruit and expert winemaking. Aromas abound from the glass, sitting almost squarely between the primary and tertiary realms – mulberry, blackberry, wild strawberry, dried red and black fruits, earth, graphite – and just a touch of cedary wood from the relatively short time in oak. On the palate, you’ll be met with plush flavours and a sumptuous, teeth-gripping mouthfeel from the finely integrated tannins, with a length that lingers. “Sommet” is French for “summit”, and this wine is the pinnacle of the Tellurian range, worth every penny and with the potential to deliver the goods for many years to come still. If you’ve ever wondered why Heathcote is so revered for its Shiraz, drinking this wine will well and truly answer that question.
95 Points
Brendan Black – WinePilot.com -
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2024 Erste & Neue Pinot GrigioAlto Adige, ITALY$37. 99Bottle$455.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2025-2026)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinA moreish Pinot Grigio that shows wonderful intensity and textural shape across the mouth watering palate.
In Alto Adige Pinot Grigio ranks as one of the most important varieties and altitude is king. Erste + Neue’s Pinot Grigio comes from some of their highest sites ranging in altitudes up to 800 metres that have an array of different soil types. Picked in late September to retain acidity and freshness, post fermentation the pressed juice spends about 6 months in 110-hectolitre neutral oak and is left on gross less to provide additional texture and palate weight.
Bright pale straw colour with a watery hue. Elevated pear and red apple skin aromas are trailed by hints of quince, delicate honeysuckle and spice notes. Delicious pear and red apple fruits show wonderful intensity and textural shape across the mouth watering palate. Notions of quince, lime and wet stone the undercard. Zingy acidity with a long moreish finish.
Drink over the next year.
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2024 Caves d’Esclans Whispering Angel RoseProvence, FRANCE$39. 99Bottle$479.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2025-2027)ABV: 13%Closure: CorkA delicious, glossy textured Rose from one of Provence’s leading producers.
Made from a blend of Grenache, Rolle, Cinsault, Syrah and Tibouren, Whispering Angel is one of Provence’s leading producers of Rose. Pale salmon pink tinged colour. Fragrant aromas of peach, strawberry, raspberry and musk blossom from the glass with some wet stone notes also evident. Intense, pure and fresh, delicious peach, raspberry and strawberry fruits glide across the glossy textured palate. Sitting in the background are notions of musk and wet stone. Brisk acidity with a beautifully rounded, river stone like feel to the long, moreish finish.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 13%Other Reviews…..
A well-rounded, focused and delicious rosé showing dried raspberries, frozen strawberries and mild spices on the nose. Medium-bodied with bright acidity. Balanced and driven, with a lively center palate and a persistent, flavorful finish. Drink now.
92 Points
JamesSuckling.com -
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- Organic
2024 Two Paddocks Picnic Pinot NoirCentral Otago, NEW ZEALAND$39. 99Bottle$479.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinLight in body with a mix of red to dark red fruits, tight grainy tannins, fresh acidity and a savoury finish.
Certified organic with maturation taking place in 1-4 year old French medium toast barriques for a period of 9 months. Deep dark red black tinged core with a bright dark purple hue. Red to dark cherry aromas infused with graphite escape the glass followed by some stalk, dried meat and spice notes. Light in body the palate features a mix of red to dark cherry and anise flavours over earthy graphite, dried herb and spicy clove nuances. Tight, grainy tannins and fresh acidity with a savoury mid length finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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2023 Yalumba Samuel’s Collection Barossa ShirazBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$22. 99Bottle$275.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2025-2030)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinPlush and juicy with blue to black fruits.
Matured in a mix of French and Hungarian hogsheads (10% new) for a period of 10 months. Dense inky black heart with a deep dark red black hue. Elevated dark plum and liquorice aromas are followed by whiffs of blueberry, earth, vanillin cedar and spice. Plush juicy dark plum, liquorice and blueberry fruits are intertwined with spicy vanillin cedar, earthy fennel and pepper elements. Polished tannins with a long succulent blue to black fruited conclusion.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 14.5% -
- 92
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2023 Pindarie The Stonecutter SangioveseBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2025-2029)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinJuicy red fruits, slightly chalky tannins and fresh acidity with a savoury mid length conclusion.
Dark red core with black toned edges and a red to dark red hue. Leading the way on the nose are ripe red currant scents followed by some red cherry, dried herb and spicy tobacco notes. Juicy red currant and red cherry fruits are married to dried herb, earth and delicate spicy tobacco elements. Slightly chalky tannins and fresh acidity with a savoury mid length conclusion.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 13%Other Reviews……
There's a lot to like here. Bright sour cherry and plum fruits, a touch of lemon zest in there too, with hints of fine spice, wildflowers, redcurrant jelly, red licorice and earth. A sapid and appley pure acid line that whips that juicy fruit into shape and a powdery cloud of tannin offering gentle savoury support. It's a pretty drinkable proposition and super value. Drink by 2029.
93 Points
Dave Brookes – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion -
- 95
2022 Domaine Kientzler GewurztraminerAlsace, FRANCE$42. 99Bottle$515.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2025-2029)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinRich, concentrated and texturally viscous with a long, exotic off dry finish.
The Kientzler family has been growing vines for more than 5 generations in Ribeauvillé and the surrounding regions, farming almost 14ha of vines, including significant parcels in the Grand Crus of Geisberg, Osterberg and Kirchberg.
Brilliant pale straw colour with a distinct greenish tinge around outskirts and watery hue. Intense lychee and rosewater aromas intermix with musk, hints of honeysuckle and ginger. Rich luscious lychee, ripe pear and honeysuckle flavours engulf the palate with notions of Turkish delight and ginger spice lying underneath. Terrific concentration and textural volume is balanced by fresh underlying acidity. Off dry it has a long exotic finish.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
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2023 Teusner Joshua Grenache Mataro ShirazBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIAReduced from $34.99$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinJuicy, easy going and power packed with a long deeply fruited finish.
An unoaked blend of 56% Grenache, 37% Mataro and 7% Shiraz. The Grenache and Mataro fruit is sourced from old vines at Ebenezer, Williamstown, Seppeltsfield and Tanunda with the Shiraz coming from 20 year old vines. Deep dark red black core with a dark red hue. Enticing dark raspberry, liquorice, dark cherry and plum scents sail out of the glass with ample intensity complimented by some earthy incense and subtle peppered fennel notes. Juicy, easy going and power packed, a rich wave of dark raspberry, liquorice and dark plum fruits swamp the mouth. Earthy incense like characters, fennel and pepper lurk underneath. Velvet smooth tannins with a long deeply fruited finish that’s loaded with succulence.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 14.5%Other Reviews….
An unoaked red blend of 56/37/7% grenache/mataro/shiraz that always hits the button for me, bringing back memories of trips to the Barossa and how I was drawn to this easy-drinking style in the early 2000s. Plums, mulberries, charcuterie, spice, dried citrus rind, pressed flowers, crushed stone and earth. Harmonious and savoury, it's just lovely drinking. Drink by 2034.
94 Points
Dave Brookes – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion -
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2022 Sons of Eden Romulus Old Vine ShirazBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIAReduced from $69.99$64. 99Bottle$779.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 10 Years (2025-2035)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinSons of Eden is a partnership between winemaker Corey Ryan and viticulturist Simon Cowham who both learnt their trades in the vineyards and cellars of Eden Valley. Their labels Romulus and Remus come from the fable of the legendary founders of Ancient Rome. These twins were abandoned at birth and reared by a she-wolf. Romulus murdered his twin Remus in a fit of rage over the naming of Rome, the city which both had built. Legend presents Romulus (Barossa Valley) as the stronger, more powerful of the brothers, while Remus (Eden Valley) was more refined, focused and elegant.
Fruit was sourced from the Nuriootpa, Light Pass and Moppa sub regions of the Barossa Valley with vines aged 80 plus years old. Maturation took place in French oak hogsheads of which 45% were new for a period of 18 months.Dense, concentrated and velvety, this is top line Barossa Shiraz at its seductive best.
Magnificent inky black core with a very deep dark red black hue. Wafting from the glass with great potency are seductive aromas of dark plum, blackberry and liquorice which marry into some vanillin oak, mocha, subtle earthy fennel and spice notes. Rich, powerful and opulently layered, lavish blackberry, dark plum and liquorice fruits saturate every corner of the weighty palate. Weaving their way across the back half are vanillin oak, mocha, subtle earth and spicy fennel elements. Dense and concentrated it has velvety tannins and an exceptionally long finish that exudes flamboyance.
Drink over the next 8-10 years.
Alc. 14.5%Other Reviews….
An explosion of blackberries, crushed violets, green leafy herbs and plum cake unfurls over the glossy texture and silky tannins with a supple mocha note to end.
96 Points
Decanter World Wine Awards -
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- Biodynamic
2020 Domaine Chaume-Arnaud Vinsobres RougeVinsobres, Southern Rhone, FRANCE$44. 99Bottle$539.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2025-2029)ABV: 14%Closure: CorkRich black fruits with an opulent yet chewy feel concluding long and juicy within a robust frame.
Valerie Chaume started Chaume-Arnaud when she was just 23 years old, renting 4.5 hectares of vineyards from her family. With her husband Philippe joining her in 1989, they expanded the cellar. Situated in the northern part of Cotes du Rhone villages, Vinsobres is one of the most northerly Crus in the Southern Rhone and sits at a high altitude of 400 to 450 meters, higher even than the highest vineyard in Gigondas.
The 2020 Vinsobres is made up of 60% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Cinsault, and 10% Mourvèdre. The fruit is mainly sourced from the high plateau and south-facing stony, limestone clay soil. Hand-picked fruit is de-stemmed, crushed, and fermented using only natural yeasts, with gentle elevage for three weeks after which it is matured in concrete tanks.
Deep dark red black colour with a dark red hue. Black raspberry and liquorice aromas rise from the glass followed by some black cherry, scorched earth, herbs du Provence and peppered meat notes. Rich black raspberry, liquorice and black cherry fruits engulf the mouth with infusions of herbs du Provence, scorched earth and pepper on the underside. Opulent yet chewy feel with a ripe sturdy tannin structure. Concludes long and juicy within a robust frame.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 14%Other Reviews…..
Great freshness, purity and definition on the nose, with a rising aerial impression. Smooth tannins and a velvety, approachable style, with a shining beam of acidity running through it to the long finish. This feels authentically Vinsobres. Vineyards on pebbly clay limestone slopes, grown at 250-420m. Hand-harvested, destemmed, fermented with indigenous yeasts then matured for 20 months in concrete. 15% Cinsault completes and leavens the blend.
92 Points
Decanter.com -
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2021 Bouchard Pere & Fils Beaune Clos Saint-Landry Premier CruBurgundy, FRANCEReduced from $240.00$185. 00Bottle$2220.00 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)ABV: 13.5%Closure: Diam CorkNicely fleshed and concentrated with a long, refined, cream tinged finish that shows ample richness.
Brilliant pale straw to straw colour with green flecked edges and a watery hue. Elevated pear and nectarine aromas are intermeshed with dried honey, biscuity nougat, hints of crème brulee and spicy almond. Nicely fleshed and concentrated, the palate is decorated with white peach and nectarine fruits which meld into a dried honey, roasted almond and spicy nougat back drop. Balanced acidity with a long, refined, cream tinged finish that shows ample richness.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 13.5% -
- 96
- Reduced
2013 Bouchard Pere & Fils Puligny-Montrachet Les Chalumaux Premier CruBurgundy, FRANCEReduced from $350.00$275. 00Bottle$3300.00 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)ABV: 13%Closure: Diam CorkA rich, enveloping White Burgundy that possesses terrific energy and freshness in spite of its age.
Remarkably youthful brilliant pale straw colour with a glimmering green tinged surrounds and watery hue. Elevated aromas of white peach and pear combine with dried honey, subtle roasted almond, crème brulee and spice notes. Rich and concentrated, with a creamy textural feel offset against surprising freshness which belies it’s age. Mouth filling, fleshy white peach, pear and dried honey flavours meld into a delicately roasted almond, citrusy crème brulee, bees wax and flint back drop. Concludes long, texturally enveloping and energetic.
Drink over the next 5-6 years
Alc. 13% -
- 93
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2021 Bouchard Pere & Fils Beaune Clos de la Mousse Premier CruBurgundy, FRANCEReduced from $240.00$185. 00Bottle$2220.00 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2025-2030)ABV: 13%Closure: CorkJuicy red fruits with a supple mid palate feel and savoury conclusion.
Dark red in colour with black toned edges and a light red hue. Lifted sour to red cherry scents intermingle with winter strawberry, subtle rhubarb, earth, dried herb and vanillin spice notes. The palate is quite juicy with raspberry, red cherry and strawberry fruits to the fore. Some rhubarb, brambly earth and spicy dried herb elements follow on. Supple mid palate feel with a relatively polished tannin structure. Savoury medium to long conclusion.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
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- 94
- Reduced
2021 Domaine Bouchard Pere & Fils Monthelie Les Duresses Premier CruBurgundy, FRANCEReduced from $125.00$95. 00Bottle$1140.00 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)ABV: 13%Closure: Diam CorkAmple richness and flesh with a lengthy finish that’s both very savoury and polished in its feel.
Dark red in colour with black shaded edges and a light red to red hue. A mix of sour and red cherries greet the nostrils with whiffs of violets, winter strawberries, fresh herbs, earth and subtle spicy rhubarb ensuing. Exhibiting ample richness and flesh, the delicious palate is graced with red cherry, red liquorice and strawberry fruits. Delicate earth, infusions of fresh herbs and spicy cedar lie beneath. Fine grained tannins with a lengthy finish that’s both very savoury and polished in its feel.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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- 96
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2022 Domaine Bouchard Pere & Fils Meursault Les Boucheres Premier CruBurgundy, FRANCEReduced from $299.99$240. 00Bottle$2880.00 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2025-2033)ABV: 13.5%Closure: Diam CorkRich, powerful and concentrated with a creamy textural feel nicely counterpointed by a fresh line of acidity.
Brilliant pale straw colour with straw green tinged edges and a watery hue. Gorgeous aromas of white peach, ripe pear, dried honey and crème brulee engulf the nostrils followed by some trailing cashew, nougat and wet stone notes. Rich, powerful and concentrated, the mouth filling palate is draped with fleshy white peach, pear and dried honey flavours which are further complexed by notions of crème brulee, subtle bacon fat, cashew, nougat and wet stone. A creamy textural feel is nicely counterpointed by a fresh line of acidity which extends right through the long opulent finish.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 13.5%Other Reviews….
Delicate nose with aromas of white flowers, wild roses and ripe pears. Very elegant and light-footed on the palate, this extremely charming. Pure and silky finish.
93-94 Points
JamesSuckling.com - Sullivans Cove Single Cask American Oak Barrel TD0238 Single Malt Australian Whisky (700ml)Hobart, Tasmania, AUSTRALIA$399. 00Bottle$4788.00 DozenABV: 49.1%
Sullivans Cove American Oak is a series of single malt whiskies drawn exclusively from American oak ex-Bourbon barrels. Each cask is aged in Tasmania’s unique climate for a minimum of 10 years, with many exceeding this. Bottled unblended and one cask at a time, each release reflects the distinct influence of its specific barrel. While the ABV varies from cask to cask—typically falling between 47% and 50%—all expressions are non-chill filtered and free from added colour. As one of the foundational expressions in the Sullivans Cove core range, the American Oak Single Cask highlights the purity of distillation and the consistency of house character when matured in a controlled, familiar cask type, offering notes of vanilla, stone fruit and soft oak spice.
Filled into a cask in Jan 2008 and bottled in Aug 2023. 168 bottles produced. 49.1% Alc./Vol - Sullivans Cove Single Cask American Oak Barrel TD0234 Single Malt Australian Whisky (700ml)Hobart, Tasmania, AUSTRALIA$399. 00Bottle$4788.00 DozenABV: 47.8%
Sullivans Cove American Oak is a series of single malt whiskies drawn exclusively from American oak ex-Bourbon barrels. Each cask is aged in Tasmania’s unique climate for a minimum of 10 years, with many exceeding this. Bottled unblended and one cask at a time, each release reflects the distinct influence of its specific barrel. While the ABV varies from cask to cask—typically falling between 47% and 50%—all expressions are non-chill filtered and free from added colour. As one of the foundational expressions in the Sullivans Cove core range, the American Oak Single Cask highlights the purity of distillation and the consistency of house character when matured in a controlled, familiar cask type, offering notes of vanilla, stone fruit and soft oak spice.
Filled into a cask in Jan 2008 and bottled in June 2023. 208 bottles produced. 47.8% Alc./Vol - Sullivans Cove Single Cask American Oak Barrel TD0257 Single Malt Australian Whisky (700ml)Hobart, Tasmania, AUSTRALIA$399. 00Bottle$4788.00 DozenABV: 47.8%
Sullivans Cove American Oak is a series of single malt whiskies drawn exclusively from American oak ex-Bourbon barrels. Each cask is aged in Tasmania’s unique climate for a minimum of 10 years, with many exceeding this. Bottled unblended and one cask at a time, each release reflects the distinct influence of its specific barrel. While the ABV varies from cask to cask—typically falling between 47% and 50%—all expressions are non-chill filtered and free from added colour. As one of the foundational expressions in the Sullivans Cove core range, the American Oak Single Cask highlights the purity of distillation and the consistency of house character when matured in a controlled, familiar cask type, offering notes of vanilla, stone fruit and soft oak spice.
Filled into a cask in Mar 2008 and bottled in Nov 2021. 237 bottles produced. 47.8% Alc./Vol -
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2021 Torres Sangre de Toro OriginalCatalunya, SPAIN$19. 99Bottle$239.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2025-2028)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinJuicy black fruits with a slightly chewy feel.
A blend of predominately Garnacha and Cariñena with 20% of the wine aged in used barrels, 14% French and 6% Eastern European oak, for a period of 6 months. Dark red core with black tinged edges and a dark red hue. Lifted morello and black cherry scents intermix with liquorice, dried herbs and spicy earth. Juicy morello and black cherry fruits are intertwined with black raspberry, liquorice, scorched earth, vanillin spice and dried herb elements. Slightly chewy tannins with a ripe, deeply fruited finish.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
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2024 Bannockburn 1314 Pinot NoirGeelong, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$32. 99Bottle$395.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2025-2028)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinA very bunchy and spicy Pinot that has a bitey feel.
Dark red in colour with black toned edges and a light red hue. Emitting a strong whole bunch influence, spicy dried clove aromas are to the fore with some dark cherry, rhubarb, smoked meat and peppered earth notes also evident. Savoury red to dark cherry, rhubarb and strawberry flavours meld into a dried clove, spicy capsicum and earth back drop. Fine grained tannins and lively acidity with a very spicy finish that has a bitey feel to it.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 13.5%Other Reviews….
A blend of estate fruit planted in 1976, 1997 and 2004. 25% whole bunches and 20% new oak. A pleasing crimson red. The whole bunches announce themselves the moment you pick up the glass. Aromas of tea rose and bramble together with some spiced cherries and raspberries lead onto the moreish and flavourful palate. This also has the structure to see this become softer and more complex over the next 3–4 years.
93 Points
Philip Rich - James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion -
- 94
2023 Sella & Mosca Medeus Cannonau di SardegnaSardinia, ITALY$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2025-2030)ABV: 14%Closure: Diam CorkRich, fleshy black fruits with ripe chewy tannins imparting some mild grip onto the long juicy finish.
Deep very dark red core with black shaded edges and a dark red hue. Greeting the nostrils is a mix of black and morello cherry aromas which are followed by some liquorice, dried Mediterranean herbs, earthy incense like notes and cinnamon. Rich, fleshy black and morello cherry fruits along with some black plum and liquorice overlay an earthy incense infused back drop of dried herbs and spicy cinnamon. Ripe chewy tannins impart some mild grip onto the long juicy finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
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- 93
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2024 Cantina Colterenzio Pinot GrigioAlto Adige, ITALY$32. 99Bottle$395.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2025-2026)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinMoreish pear and red apple fruits are delivered with terrific intensity and textural feel.
Brilliant pale straw colour with green tinged edges and a watery hue. Elevated pear and red apple aromas make their way out of the glass with hints of honeydew, quince and spice also chiming in. Delicious pear and red apple fruits are delivered with terrific intensity, carrying with them a voluminous and well rounded feel. Notions of quince, wet stone and delicate spice sit in the background. Refreshing acidity with a long moreish finish.
Drink over the next year.
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2024 Paralian Springs Hill Vineyard ShirazMcLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$42. 99Bottle$515.88 DozenCellar: 6 - 8 Years (2031-2033)ABV: 14%Closure: StelvinRich, youthfully bright and juicy with a slightly inky feel to the long, concentrated finish.
Incredible colour density featuring an impenetrable inky black heart along with an equally deep dark purple black hue. Freshly crushed blackberry, liquorice, dark plum and blueberry scents are delivered with ample intensity. Notes of vanillin cedar, fennel and peppered earth ensue. Rich, youthfully bright and juicy, the concentrated palate is laden with blackberry, liquorice and fresh ripe blueberry fruits. Fennel, vanillin cedar and delicate peppered earth elements engage the back half. Fresh, energetic and succulent, it has a sturdy yet polished tannin structure which provides some underlying muscle. Finishes long and vividly fruited yet slightly inky in its feel.
Cellar 6-8 years.
Alc. 14%Other Reviews….
From '75 and '98 plantings on the Springs Hill vineyard. The '24 Paralian suite, for me, is the finest to date. All killer, as they say … The quiet power in this is something to behold – a wine of gravitas and grace. It comes in a little darker of fruit this year, though not heavy with it. Dried olive, black cherry, violet, blueberry, ground coffee, a certain sultry floral and spicy feel, with an undercurrent of nori and iodine. This is a marvellous expression, with finely tooled tannins and exceptional length. Simply brilliant. Drink by 2038.
97 Points
Marcus Ellis – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion