3953 products

Imported White Wines

    • 95
    2016 Etienne Boileau Montmains Chablis Premier Cru
    Chablis, FRANCE
    $46. 99
    Bottle
    $563.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2019-2024)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Brilliant pale straw colour with a greenish tinge to the edges and a watery hue. Pronounced aromas of pear, citrus and subtle dried honey laced with wet stone nuances are trailed by traces of lime and green herbs. Possessing terrific drive and length the palate has a textural feel of rounded pebbles. Fresh pear, citrus and lime flavours are carried by a base of wet stones with inflections of green herbs and mineral on the dry finish. Beautifully focused acidity and a long stony mineral laden aftertaste.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 13%

    • 93
    2017 Etienne Boileau Montmains Chablis Premier Cru
    Chablis, FRANCE
    $49. 99
    Bottle
    $599.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2019-2023)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Brilliant pale straw colour with a distinctive tinge of green around the rim and a watery hue. Delicate aromas of pear, dried honey and citrus meld with slate and mineral notes. Light in body yet texturally rounded, the palate has an elegant flavour profile of pears, citrus and spicy green apple over a stony mineral back drop. Dry refreshing finish with crisp acidity leading into a medium to long aftertaste.
    Drink over the next 3-4 years.
    Alc. 13%

    • 88
    2014 Eugenio Collavini Pinot Grigio
    Collio, ITALY
    $24. 99
    Bottle
    $299.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now (2016)
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Brilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Fresh Jonathan apple and citrus scents overlay some light stony notes with subtle dried herb nuances also present. Light and dry the palate has a stony textural feel with flavours of dried apples, citrus, dried hay and subtle spice evident. Very dry finish with fresh acidity. Aftertaste of dried apple, wet stone, dried hay and faint spice.
    Drink now.
    Alc 12.5%

    • 93
    • Organic
    2023 Famille Gueguen Petit Chablis
    Chablis, FRANCE
    $59. 99
    Bottle
    $719.88 Dozen

    Concentrated and shapely with a long flinty mineral laced finish.

    Domaine Gueguen is based in the hamlet of Préhy, just 7 km southwest of Chablis. Céline Brocard Gueguen and her husband Frédéric farm 36 hectares of prime real estate across the Chablis region, a cadre of Kimmeridgian and Portlandian-rich plots —home to organically managed, mature and low-yielding vines.
    Brilliant pale straw to straw colour with a watery hue. Aromas of pear and lime intermix with oyster shell, wet slate and mineral notes. Concentrated and shapely the palate features fresh pear and lime fruits over a wet slate and mineral flint back drop. Brisk acidity with a long flinty mineral laced finish that shows ample flesh and textural volume.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 12.5%

    • 92
    • 92
    2023 Famille Hugel Classic Riesling
    Alsace, FRANCE
    $49. 99
    Bottle
    $599.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)
    ABV: 12%
    Closure: Diam Cork

    Energetic Riesling with frisky acidity and a mineral laced finish.

    Brilliant very pale straw colour with a subtle tinge of green around the outskirts and a watery hue. Lifted lime and red apple scents intermingle with hints of honeysuckle, quince and wet steel. Energetic lime and red apple skin flavours are underscored by frisky acidity. Some fresh pear, wet slate and mineral elements are spread across the back half. Finishes dry with a mineral laced aftertaste.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 12%

    Other Reviews….
    This is a wonderfully fresh and expressive dry riesling with a slew of citrus aromas, but also some spring flowers and meadows. The vivacity of the medium-bodied palate is as impressive as the depth in the long, crisp finish, where it bares its Alsace soul. Drink or hold.
    92 Points
    JamesSuckling.com

    • 94
    2022 Famille Hugel Gentil
    Alsace, FRANCE
    $26. 99
    Bottle
    $323.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2025-2028)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Diam Cork

    A Moreish Alsace blend that’s rich and texturally lush yet energetic.

    Gentil "Hugel" marries the exotic, spicy flavours of Gewurztraminer, the body of Pinot Gris, the finesse of Riesling, the grapiness of Muscat and the refreshing character of both Pinot Blanc and Sylvaner.
    Bright straw colour with a watery hue. A delightful mix of pear, lychee and rosewater scents greet the nostrils with some Turkish delight, lime and ginger notes also evident. Rich and texturally lush, the moreish palate is awash with spicy pear, lychee, Turkish delight, musk and ginger flavours. Excellent intensity with brisk acidity lending an energetic feel to the long, dry, well rounded finish.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

    • 93
    • 92
    2022 Famille Hugel Classic Riesling
    Alsace, FRANCE
    $46. 99
    Bottle
    $563.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2024-2027)
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Diam Cork

    Brilliant pale straw colour with a greenish tint to the edges and a watery hue. Lifted red apple skin and pear aromas mix with hints of lime, honeysuckle and orange blossom. Possessing good textural volume and concentration the palate is filled with red apple and lime fruits. Subtle infusions of orange blossom, wet slate and minerals lie underneath. Finishes dry with crisp green apple like acidity and a lengthy aftertaste.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 12.5%

    Other Reviews….
    The stone and citrus fruit aromas pour from the glass of this wonderfully juicy and refreshing dry riesling, that already has excellent balance which will also appeal to people who are frightened of riesling’s acidity. Lovely grapefruit and pomelo freshness at the very bright finish. Drink or hold.
    92 Points
    JamesSuckling.com

    • 93
    • 92
    2022 Famille Hugel Classic Pinot Gris
    Alsace, FRANCE
    $46. 99
    Bottle
    $563.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2024-2027)
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Diam Cork

    Brilliant pale straw to straw colour with a watery hue. Lifted ripe pear and baked apple aromas intermix with honeycomb, hints of musk and quince. Rich luscious pear and apple fruits overlay a back drop of quince, honeysuckle and delicate spicy musk characteristics. Ample in its weight and textural volume it finishes dry with brisk acidity and a long generously fruited aftertaste.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 14.5%

    Other Reviews….
    A charming dry pinot gris that has a striking hint of copper color. Ripe, generous and juicy with just a touch of tannin that helps anchor the richness. Almost silky finish with hints of toasted almonds and smoke. Drink or hold.
    92 Points
    JamesSuckling.com

    • 93
    2022 Famille Hugel Classic Pinot Blanc
    Alsace, FRANCE
    $34. 99
    Bottle
    $419.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2024-2027)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Diam Cork

    Bright pale straw colour with hints of green around the edges and a watery hue. Aromas of pear and red apple mix with quince, lime and gentle spice. Generously proportioned across the palate yet energetic, pear and apple fruits overlay subtle honeysuckle, lime and wet stone elements. Nicely rounded it has brisk acidity and finishes dry with a dash of spice to the aftertaste that shows ample length.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 13%

    • 91
    2021 Famille Hugel Classic Pinot Blanc
    Alsace, FRANCE
    $34. 99
    Bottle
    $419.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2024-2027)
    ABV: 12%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Brilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. The nose offers up aromas of pear, honeysuckle and ripe apple followed by traces of musk and wet stone. Fresh pear, green apple and lime fruits carry a brisk feel across the refreshing palate with some stony mineral elements lying underneath. Crisp acidity with a dry, zippy mineral infused finish.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 12%

    • 93
    2021 Famille Hugel Gentil
    Alsace, FRANCE
    $27. 99
    Bottle
    $335.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2023-2026)
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Cork

    A blend of Riesling, Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer, Muscat, Pinot Blanc and Sylvaner. Bright pale straw to straw colour with a watery hue. Fragrant pear, lychee and rosewater aromas are trailed by hints of musk and ginger spice. Lively pear and lychee fruits overlay infusions of musk and faint ginger spice. Finishes dry with brisk acidity and an elegant yet long aftertaste.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 12.5%

    • 93
    • Reduced
    2021 Famille Hugel Classic Riesling
    Alsace, FRANCE
    Reduced from $46.99
    $44. 99
    Bottle
    $539.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2023-2029)
    ABV: 12%
    Closure: Diam Cork

    Brilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Aromas of lime, red apple skin and honeysuckle are trailed by hints of orange blossom and wet slate. Racy lime and green apple fruits carry a zingy feel over a faint honeysuckle, orange zest and flinty mineral characters. Finishes dry and crisp with a zippy aftertaste.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 12%

    • 92
    2020 Famille Hugel Classic Pinot Blanc
    Alsace, FRANCE
    $29. 99
    Bottle
    $359.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2023-2025)
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Brilliant very pale straw colour with a faint greenish tinge around the outskirts and a watery hue. Aromas of pear, lime and spicy green apple skin overlay hints of quince and wet slate. Fleshy pear, lime and green apple fruits carry an energetic feel with wet slate characteristics lying underneath. Crisp acidity with a stony mineral laced aftertaste.
    Drink over the next 1-2 years.
    Alc. 12.5%

    • 93
    2020 Famille Hugel Classic Pinot Gris
    Alsace, FRANCE
    $44. 99
    Bottle
    $539.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2023-2026)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Diam Cork

    Brilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Aromas of ripe pear, baked apple and musk are trailed by some delicate honeysuckle and spice. Rich pear and ripe apple fruits have a luscious textural feel with notions of musk and subtle spice lingering on the back half. Dry to off dry finish with a freshness to the acidity. Concludes long, ripe and full.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 14%

    • 94
    2020 Famille Hugel Gentil
    Alsace, FRANCE
    $29. 99
    Bottle
    $359.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2022-2025)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Diam Cork

    A blend of Riesling, Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer, Muscat, Pinot Blanc and Sylvaner. Brilliant pale straw colour with greenish tinged edges and a watery hue. Lifted top notes of rose petals and lychees combine with pear, fresh lime, faint honeysuckle and musk. Delicious lychee, pear, lime and green apple fruits carry a vibrant freshness with infusions of musk and rosewater lingering on the back half. Zingy acidity with an elegant yet very flavoursome finish.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 13%

    • 93
    2015 Famille Hugel Classic Riesling
    Alsace, FRANCE
    $33. 99
    Bottle
    $407.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2018-2023)
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Diam Cork

    Bright very pale straw colour with a faint tinge of green to the edges and a watery hue. Nosing reveals lime, spicy apple and light honeysuckle notes with a faint hint of quince also evident. Mouth watering flavours of juicy red and green apples as well as limes fill the palate over subtle quince and stony mineral elements. Finishes dry with lively acidity refreshing the back palate. Vibrant aftertaste of spicy red apples, green apples, limes, quince and stony mineral.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 12.5%

    • 94
    2017 Famille Hugel Classic Pinot Gris
    Alsace, FRANCE
    $36. 99
    Bottle
    $443.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2020-2022)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Diam Cork
    Brilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Aromas of pear are complexed by quince and spicy apples with hints of honeysuckle also evident. Rich, luscious and full, pear, ripe red apple and honeysuckle flavours have a shapely textural feel with subtle musk and spice elements sitting in the back ground. Finishes dry with ample freshness on the long moreish aftertaste.
    Drink over the next 1-2 years.
    Alc. 14%
    • 93
    2016 Famille Hugel Classic Pinot Gris
    Alsace, FRANCE
    $37. 99
    Bottle
    $455.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2019-2022)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Diam Cork

    Brilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Aromas of pear and apple mingle with subtlety honeyed quince, citrus and spice notes. Luscious and rounded in it’s feel the palate sees ripe pear, apple and honeysuckle flavours prevail over a back drop of quince, citrus and spice. Excellent intensity finishing off dry with a lick of vibrant acidity and a medium to long aftertaste.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 13%

    Other Reviews….
    Bright straw. Rich aromas and flavors of lychee, baked apple, orange peel and aromatic herbs. Juicy and ripe; the long, vibrant finish offers a hint of residual sweetness. Still a little closed, but this will likely improve further with another year or two in the bottle. About 70% bought and 30% estate grapes. I like this. Drink 2019-2024.
    91 points
    Ian D’Agata – Vinous

    • 94
    2015 Famille Hugel Classic Pinot Gris
    Alsace, FRANCE
    $33. 99
    Bottle
    $407.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2018-2022)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Diam Cork

    Brilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Ripe pear and red apple top notes intermingle with hints of lychee and musk followed by a touch of honeysuckle and spicy quince. Generous ripe pear and juicy red apple flavours intermixed with honeysuckle fill the mouth over a back drop of musk and spice. Rich with a full, rounded mouthfeel it finishes relatively dry with good balanced acidity. Long spiced pear, juicy red apple, honeysuckle and musk aftertaste.
    Drink over the next 3-4 years.
    Alc. 14%

    • 94
    2014 Famille Hugel Classic Gewurztraminer
    Alsace, FRANCE
    $39. 99
    Bottle
    $479.88 Dozen
    Cellar: 2 - 3 Years (2019-2020)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Diam Cork
    Brilliant pale straw colour with greenish tinged edges and a watery hue. Exotically scented and displaying great intensity the nose offers up aromatics of lychee, rose petal, subtle honeysuckle, hints of Turkish delight and spicy ginger. Round, luscious mouthfeel with flavours of lychees, ginger spice, honeysuckle and Turkish delight. Despite the luscious nature of the fruit it finishes dry with sufficient acidity. Long aftertaste of lychees, Turkish delight, honeysuckle and ginger spice.
    Drink over next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 13%
    • 93
    2020 Famille Hugel Classic Riesling
    Alsace, FRANCE
    $42. 99
    Bottle
    $515.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2023-2028)
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Diam Cork

    Brilliant pale straw in colour with a subtle greenish tinge to the edges and a watery hue. Aromas of lime and red apple mix with hints of honeysuckle, faint petroleum and wet steel. Racy lime, green apple and tangy mandarin flavours overlay a minerally wet slate back drop. Finishes dry with crisp acidity and a zippy aftertaste.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 12.5%

    • Organic
    2022 Famille Paquet Macon-Villages Nos Cinq Terroirs
    Burgundy, FRANCE
    $44. 99
    Bottle
    $539.88 Dozen
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Nos Cinq Terroirs (Our Five Terroirs), is a tribute to the merging of vineyards across the Mâcon-Villages, Saint-Véran, and Pouilly-Fuissé appellations started by Jocelyne and Michel Paquet in 1980. Nowadays their children, Camille, Mathieu and Jean-Baptiste, continue the tradition. Camille oversees viticulture and winemaking, while Mathieu and Jean-Baptiste handle selling the wine.

    The Paquet family carefully tends to each of their 50 plots, using only local organic and biodynamic compost to keep the soil healthy. The newer generation aims to honor their family's past while exploring a more hands-off winemaking style. In 2021, they achieved their first certified organic vintage.

    • 94
    2022 Famille Perrin Cotes du Rhone Reserve Blanc
    Cotes du Rhone, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
    $27. 99
    Bottle
    $335.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2023-2026)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin

    A blend of Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Roussanne and Viognier. Brilliant very pale straw colour with distinct highlights of green running around the outskirts and a watery hue. Aromas of pear and green apple mingle with hints of lime, faint honeysuckle and delicate stony mineral notes. Well rounded and nicely fleshed, the palate features pear, peach and gentle honeysuckle flavours which sit over a stony mineral back drop. Displaying good textural volume it finishes dry with brisk acidity and a long flavoursome aftertaste that has a dash of spice to it.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 13%

    • 93
    Farina Vino Bianco
    ITALY
    $19. 99
    Bottle
    $239.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2021-2022)
    ABV: 11.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Brilliant pale straw colour with a subtle tinge of green to the outskirts and a watery hue. Delightful aromas of pear, red apple and lime meld into some subtle honeysuckle and spice notes. Delicious pear and red apple fruits show a generous textural feel with notions of lime, subtle dried hay characters and spicy honeysuckle lying on the back half. Finishes quite dry with good freshness and an appealing aftertaste.
    Drink over the next year.
    Alc. 11.5%

    • 93
    2020 Farina Pinot Grigio
    Veneto, ITALY
    $17. 99
    Bottle
    $215.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2021-2022)
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Founded in the early 1900’s, today 3rd generation cousins Claudio and Elena Farina carry on the family tradition.
    Brilliant pale straw colour with a subtle tinge of green to the edges and a watery hue. Nosing offers up aromas of pears, red apples, light dried honey and spice. Intensely flavoured and nicely rounded in its mouthfeel, the delicious palate is layered with ripe pear and red apple fruits. Delicate notions of honeysuckle, quince and spice lie underneath. Finishes dry with fresh acidity and a lengthy aftertaste.
    Drink now to 1 year.
    Alc. 12.5%

    • 93
    • Reduced
    2022 Fat Bastard Chardonnay
    California, UNITED STATES
    Reduced from $14.99
    $13. 99
    Bottle
    $167.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2024-2026)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    The Fat Bastard brings welcome relief to those looking for a bigger, fuller style of Chardonnay amidst the current market trend of lighter, fresher and more elegant styles. Filling a gap in the market and delivering incredible value for money has made this our best selling Chardonnay over the last 8 years.
    Bright pale straw to straw colour with a glimmer of green around the edges and a watery hue. Elevated ripe peach, honeycomb and crème brulee aromas are trailed by hints of butterscotch, bacon fat and spice. Rich, full and creamy textured the palate is layered with luscious peach, crème brulee and butterscotch flavours with toasty oak and spicy cinnamon nuances lying underneath. Nicely balanced acidity with a long mouth filling finish. A much improved Fat Bastard after the disappointing 2021.
    Drink over the next 1-2 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

    • 92
    2023 Fat Bastard Chenin Blanc
    SOUTH AFRICA
    $14. 99
    Bottle
    $179.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2023-2024)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Bright pale straw colour with a watery hue. Nosing offers up a mix of ripe pear, honeysuckle and Jonathan apple aromas with some quince and spice notes also evident. Nicely rounded and texturally full, the palate is decorated with luscious pear and ripe apple flavours which overlay subtle honeysuckle and quince characters. Nicely balanced acidity with a lingering finish that carries good volume.
    Drink over the next year.
    Alc. 13.5%

    • 93
    2019 Fat Bastard Chardonnay
    California, UNITED STATES
    $14. 99
    Bottle
    $179.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2021-2024)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    The Fat Bastard brings welcome relief to those looking for a bigger, fuller style of Chardonnay amidst the current market trend of lighter, fresher and more elegant styles. Filling a gap in the market and delivering incredible value for money has made this our best selling Chardonnay over the last 5 years.
    Brilliant pale straw colour with greenish tinged edges and a watery hue. Opulent scents of ripe peach, apricot and honeycomb engulf the olfactory senses trailed by creme brulee, bacon fat and spice. Rich and creamy, the toasty oak in this release is a little more prominent than past vintages. Luscious peach and apricot fruits meld into notions of crème brulee, nougat and spicy bacon fat characters. Warm and toasty with excellent concentration, it shows ample length and finishes rich and buttery.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

    • 94
    2018 Fat Bastard Chardonnay
    California, UNITED STATES
    $13. 99
    Bottle
    $167.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2020-2023)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin

    The Fat Bastard brings welcome relief to those looking for a bigger, fuller style of Chardonnay amidst the current market trend of lighter, fresher and more elegant styles. Filling a gap in the market and delivering incredible value for money has made this our best selling Chardonnay over the last 4 years.

    Rich and lusciously textured this will be another big hit with the Fat Bastard faithful.

    Brilliant pale straw to straw colour with a distinctive tinge of green around the outskirts and a watery hue. Rising out of the glass with plenty of intensity are peach and ripe apricot scents followed by subtle notions of honeycomb, crème brulee and spicy butterscotch. Delivering it’s trademark generous mouth full of flavour rich peach and apricot fruits overlay light honeycomb, crème brulee, subtle butterscotch and spice characters. Full, creamy like texture. Displaying excellent depth it finishes long and luscious with nicely balanced acidity. Fatty B is bang on the money yet again.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 13%

    • 94
    2017 Fat Bastard Chardonnay
    California, UNITED STATES
    $13. 99
    Bottle
    $167.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2020-2023)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    The Fat Bastard brings welcome relief to those looking for a bigger, fuller style of Chardonnay amidst the current market trend of lighter, fresher and more elegant styles. Filling a gap in the market and delivering incredible value for money has made this our best selling Chardonnay over the last 4 years. Unfortunately, a much smaller 2017 vintage means this will disappear before you know it.

    If you crave a rich, buttery, well rounded style of Chardonnay this offers unbeatable value.

    Bright straw colour with a watery hue. Ripe peach, apricot and honeycomb scents sail out of the glass followed by notions of butterscotch, subtle bacon fat, nougat and spice. The full bodied palate is awash with rich, succulent peach and apricot fruits which have a creamy like textural feel. Elements of honeycomb, butterscotch, light toast and spicy nougat add interest. Excellent concentration and depth finishing long and well rounded.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

    • 94
    2016 Fat Bastard Chardonnay
    California, UNITED STATES
    $13. 99
    Bottle
    $167.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2019-2021)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Stelvin

    The Fat Bastard brings welcome relief to those looking for a bigger, fuller style of Chardonnay amidst the current market trend of lighter, fresher and more elegant styles. Filling a gap in the market and delivering incredible value for money has made this our best selling Chardonnay over the last 3 years.

    This rich, buttery textured Chardonnay’s runaway success can be attributed to its unbeatable value and consistent quality year after year.

    Bright straw colour with pale gold tinged edges and a watery hue. On the nose pronounced ripe peach and apricot scents laced with honeycomb are followed by light butterscotch, toasty oak and spice notes. Full and rounded, a creamy textural feel is complimented by rich mouthfilling flavours of ripe peaches and apricots which sit over a backdrop of honeycomb, roasted almonds and spicy butterscotch elements. Finishes dry with sufficient acidity for short term drinking. Excellent depth with a long ripe peach, honeycomb, butterscotch, toasty oak and spice aftertaste. California styled Chardonnay on a budget.
    Drink over the next 1-2 years.
    Alc. 14%

    • 95
    2013 Fat Bastard Chardonnay
    California, UNITED STATES
    $13. 99
    Bottle
    $167.88 Dozen
    Cellar: 2 - 3 Years (2018-2019)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    The Fat Bastard is Back! Amply endowed, bold rich flavours combine with a round creamy textural feel.

    With the current trend of Australian winemakers to produce, lighter, fresher and more elegant styles of Chardonnay, this wine brings welcome relief to those looking for a big fully worked style. Brilliant straw colour with a watery hue. Showing excellent aromatic intensity, notes of ripe peaches intermixed with honeycomb and light butterscotch leap out of the glass followed by some nougat, a hint of cashew and spicy toasty oak. Full bodied and rich with a mouth coating creamy textural feel the palate is filled with ripe yellow peaches, honeycomb and butterscotch flavours over some nougat and spicy oak. Clean dry finish with just the right amount of fresh acidity to counteract the rich buttery mouthfeel and prevent it from being flabby. Long aftertaste of honeycomb, subtle butterscotch, ripe peaches, nougat and spicy cashew. A remarkable effort to produce a quality Californian Chardonnay at this price.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc 13.5%

    • 94
    2014 Fat Bastard Chardonnay
    California, UNITED STATES
    $13. 99
    Bottle
    $167.88 Dozen
    Cellar: 3 - 4 Years (2019-2020)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    A big fully worked style of Chardonnay that bucks the current trend of lighter styled Australian Chardonnays

    Brilliant straw colour with some greenish highlights around the edges and a watery hue. Intense ripe peach and apricot scents intermeshed with honeycomb are followed by some light butterscotch and citrusy nougat. Rich, viscous, almost buttery like mouthfeel with ripe peach and apricot flavours to the fore sitting alongside some honeycomb infusions, cashew and citrusy nougat. Quite fresh and lively on the finish with a medium to long aftertaste of ripe peaches, apricot, honeycomb, citrusy nougat and spicy butterscotch. Give it a few years to fatten up a bit more.
    Cellar 3-4 years.
    Alc 13.5%

    • 95
    2012 Fat Bastard Chardonnay
    California, UNITED STATES
    $13. 99
    Bottle
    $167.88 Dozen
    Cellar: 3 - 4 Years (2018-2019)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin

    God Bless America for big, rich buttery textured Chardonnay

    With the current trend of Australian winemakers to produce, lighter, fresher and more elegant styles of Chardonnay, this wine brings welcome relief to those looking for a big fully worked style. Bright straw colour with pale gold edges and a watery hue. Intense ripe peach, honeycomb and butterscotch aromas waft from the glass followed by some nougat, cashew and spice. Big, rich and creamy but with just the right amount of freshness preventing it from being fat or blowsy, the palate features mouthfilling flavours of honeycomb and ripe peaches with light butterscotch infusions followed by cashew, nougat and spicy toasty oak. Rich, round texture with a clean dry finish. Long aftertaste of honeycomb, nougat, butterscotch, cashew and spicy toasted oak. Incredible value. Bravo!
    Drink over the next 3-4 years.
    Alc 13%

    • 94
    2015 Fat Bastard Chardonnay
    California, UNITED STATES
    $13. 99
    Bottle
    $167.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2018-2021)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Stelvin

    A Rich, boldly flavoured Chardonnay loaded with ripe fruit and a round textured mouthfeel that offers unbeatable value.

    With the current trend of Australian winemakers to produce, lighter, fresher and more elegant styles of Chardonnay, this wine is a great alternative to those looking for a bigger, fuller style. Bright straw colour with a slight tinge of pale gold to the edges. A generously scented nose offers up intense aromatics of ripe peaches and apricots infused with honeycomb and a hint of butterscotch over some light toast and spicy nougat notes. Rich, full and creamy in texture, the palate is dominated by mouthfilling flavours of ripe peaches and apricots with honeycomb, traces of butterscotch, toasty oak and cinnamon spice then moving in. A lick of fresh acidity on the finish counterpoints the round textured mouthfeel and provides balance. Excellent length with a long conclusion of ripe peaches, apricots, infusions of honeycomb, light butterscotch, toasty oak and spicy cinnamon. The Fat Bastard nails it again!
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 14%

    • 93
    • Special Order Product – Delayed Dispatch
    • Organic
    2021 Fattoria Coroncino Il Bacco Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi
    Castelli di Jesi, ITALY
    $42. 99
    Bottle
    $515.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2023-2024)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Synthetic Cork

    Bright pale straw to straw colour with a watery hue. Aromas of ripe pear and red apple are intermeshed with hints of honeysuckle, quince and almond. Ripe and full the palate is decorated with pear, Jonathan apple and quince flavours with some almond and saline like characters lingering underneath. Brisk acidity counterpoints the voluminous feel. Finishes dry with a fruity saline laced aftertaste.
    Drink over the next year.
    Alc. 14%

    • 93
    2018 Fattoria Fugnano da Fugnano Vernaccia di San Gimignano
    San Gimignano, ITALY
    $29. 99
    Bottle
    $359.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now (2020)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Diam Cork
    Bright pale straw to straw colour with a watery hue. Intense white peach, lime and green apple aromatics mingle with wet stone and subtle fresh herb notes. Concentrated ripe pear, peach and red apple fruits have an appealing fleshy textural feel as they overlay a back drop of wet stone and fresh herb infusions. Finishes dry with a dash of spice. Mouth watering acidity leads into a refreshing aftertaste.
    Drink now.
    Alc. 13%
    • 93
    2019 Fattoria Fugnano da Fugnano Vernaccia di San Gimignano
    San Gimignano, ITALY
    $29. 99
    Bottle
    $359.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2021-2023)
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Diam Cork

    Brilliant very pale straw colour with a greenish tinged outskirts and a watery hue. Fresh pear, green apple and lime scents escape from the glass followed by some fragrant herb and stony mineral notes. Crunchy green apple and lime flavours infused with fresh herbs overlay a back drop of wet slate and flinty mineral characters. Crisp acidity finishing light and dry with a zesty aftertaste that picks up subtle accents of almond.
    Drink over the next 1-2 years.
    Alc. 12.5%

    • 92
    2020 Felicette Grenache Blanc
    Pays d'Oc, FRANCE
    $19. 99
    Bottle
    $239.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now (2021)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Brilliant water like colour with a distinct greenish tinge around the outskirts. Pear and ripe peach aromas are followed by hints of water melon and very subtle wet stone notes. Pear and water melon flavours drive the palate with traces of lime and stony mineral characters lingering on the dry finish. Slippery mid palate feel with brisk acidity leading into a mouth watering aftertaste.
    Drink now.
    Alc. 13.5%

    • 91
    2019 Felicette Grenache Blanc
    Pays d'Oc, FRANCE
    $19. 99
    Bottle
    $239.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now (2021)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin
    Brilliant water like core with greenish tinged edges. Spicy pear, apricot and red apple scents mix with hints of grapefruit and flinty mineral notes. Delicious pear, apricot and apple fruits overlay a stony back drop that gives the wine a sense of fullness and forms a supple round textural feel. Spicy finish with nicely balanced crisp acidity and a savoury aftertaste.
    Drink now.
    Alc. 13.5%
    • 92
    2018 Felicette Grenache Blanc
    Pays d'Oc, FRANCE
    $19. 99
    Bottle
    $239.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2019-2021)
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Stelvin
    Brilliant pale straw colour with a faint touch of green around the outskirts and a watery hue. Ripe peach top notes mingle with tropical fruit, subtle honey and spice notes. Rich and textured with a full round mouthfeel, flavours of ripe peach, tropical fruits, traces of apricot and dried honey finish with a dash of spice. Good underlying acidity with a medium length aftertaste.
    Drink over the next 1-2 years.
    Alc. 12.5%
    • 95
    • 94
    • 95
    2013 Felsina Vin Santo del Chianti Classico (375ml)
    Tuscany, ITALY
    $125. 00
    Bottle
    $1500.00 Dozen
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Cork

    Other Reviews....
    The 2013 Vin Santo del Chianti Classico (available in a precious 375-milliliter bottle) shows extraordinary softness and creaminess in terms of texture. It really is quite a feat, considering seven long years of aging in small caratelli barrels. The full-bodied blend of Sangiovese, Malvasia and Trebbiano is redolent of raw honey, candied chestnut, brown sugar and softly cured tobacco. Its appearance shines with hues of copper and gold. This is such a special treat to taste, and luckily, 14,000 bottles were made. Drink 2022 - 2045.
    95 points
    Monica Larner - Wine Advocate (Feb 2023)

    The 2013 Vin Santo del Chianti Classico is quite floral and lifted, with plenty of floral top notes from the Trebbiano and Malvasia that make up the core of the blend. Jasmine, rose petal, cinnamon, hazelnut and orange confit all grace this attractive, mid-weight Vin Santo from Fèlsina. Drink 2022-2032.
    95 points
    Antonio Galloni - Vinous (June 2022)

    Lovely amber color with a coppery hue. Aromas of dried stone fruit, walnuts, almonds, crunchy pastry and dried spices. Delicious Vin Santo with everything in balance. Vivid acidity and medium-sweet with a crunchy fruity character, creamy texture and lingering finish. Drink now.
    94 points
    JamesSuckling.com (Nov 2022)

    • Biodynamic
    2023 Felton Road Block 2 Chardonnay
    Central Otago, NEW ZEALAND
    $79. 99
    Bottle
    $959.88 Dozen
    Closure: Stelvin

    Commencing with meticulous site selection and vineyard design in 1991, Felton Road's story is one of refusal to compromise. A strict 100% estate policy with fully organic and biodynamic viticulture ensures that the fruit arrives at the winery as pure as can be, while the entire estate comes as close to true sustainability as is possible. A commitment to hands-off winemaking: gravity flow; indigenous yeasts and malolactic; an avoidance of fining and filtration; all help preserve the wine's expression of its terroir. The result is Riesling, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir which accurately express the authenticity and complexity of the unique vineyards.

    Felton Road farms four properties totaling 32 ha in the Bannockburn sub-region of Central Otago. Block 2 is positioned on a gentle east facing slope immediately north of Block 3 on The Elms vineyard and was planted in 1992.

    • Biodynamic
    2023 Felton Road Block 6 Chardonnay
    Central Otago, NEW ZEALAND
    $79. 99
    Bottle
    $959.88 Dozen
    Closure: Stelvin

    Commencing with meticulous site selection and vineyard design in 1991, Felton Road's story is one of refusal to compromise. A strict 100% estate policy with fully organic and biodynamic viticulture ensures that the fruit arrives at the winery as pure as can be, while the entire estate comes as close to true sustainability as is possible. A commitment to hands-off winemaking: gravity flow; indigenous yeasts and malolactic; an avoidance of fining and filtration; all help preserve the wine's expression of its terroir. The result is Riesling, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir which accurately express the authenticity and complexity of the unique vineyards.

    Felton Road manages four properties covering 34 hectares in the Bannockburn subregion of Central Otago. Block 6, located on a mild north-facing slope within The Elms vineyard, was planted in 1993.

    • Biodynamic
    2023 Felton Road Bannockburn Chardonnay
    Central Otago, NEW ZEALAND
    $74. 99
    Bottle
    $899.88 Dozen
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Felton Road's vineyards are managed using organic and biodynamic viticulture, ensuring the highest quality fruit arrives at the winery. From there winemaking is intentionally hands off with gravity flow, wild yeasts, wild malo, and an avoidance of fining and filtration to help preserve the expression of its terroir.
    Felton Road farms four properties totaling 32 ha in the Bannockburn sub-region of Central Otago. The fruit for this wine is mostly grown on the Elms vineyard in Blocks 2, 6, 8 & 9; plus approximately 10% coming from the Cornish Point vineyard. There are a range of altitudes and aspects, with the soils composed mostly of deep alluvial schist gravels. Grapes were whole-bunch pressed and fermented using wild yeast, with 10% being new oak, followed by eleven months of aging on solids and lees. Expect an intense aroma of citrus, elderflower, and crushed stone, with a delicate dance of white peach on the palate, wrapped around a core of acidity and subtle brioche hints.
    Alc. 14%

    • 96
    • 93
    • Organic
    • Biodynamic
    2022 Felton Road Block 6 Chardonnay
    Central Otago, NEW ZEALAND
    $79. 99
    Bottle
    $959.88 Dozen
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Commencing with meticulous site selection and vineyard design in 1991, Felton Road's story is one of refusal to compromise. A strict 100% estate policy with fully organic and biodynamic viticulture ensures that the fruit arrives at the winery as pure as can be, while the entire estate comes as close to true sustainability as is possible. A commitment to hands-off winemaking: gravity flow; indigenous yeasts and malolactic; an avoidance of fining and filtration; all help preserve the wine's expression of its terroir. The result is Riesling, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir which accurately express the authenticity and complexity of the unique vineyards.

    Felton Road manages four properties covering 34 hectares in the Bannockburn subregion of Central Otago. Block 6, located on a mild north-facing slope within The Elms vineyard, was planted in 1993.

    Other Reviews....
    Mandarin orange, yellow cherries and green banana followed by butterscotch and dried tea leaves with an underlying saline minerality. Medium-bodied, bright acidity. Persistent depth and balance. Elegant finish. A firmness and focus in texture. About 60% old vines on their own rootstock. Mendoza (Wente). From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drink or hold. Screw cap.
    96 Points
    JamesSuckling.com

    The 2022 Block 6 Chardonnay is powerful and throaty—all back palate and weighty with ripe yellow stone fruit. This is a spicy, full wine with layers of juicy acidity and fleshy fruit. The mineral detail through the finish balances the pure fruit core. 14% alcohol, sealed under screw cap.
    93 Points

    Erin Larkin - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

    • Biodynamic
    2022 Felton Road Bannockburn Chardonnay
    Central Otago, NEW ZEALAND
    $69. 99
    Bottle
    $839.88 Dozen
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Felton Road's vineyards are managed using organic and biodynamic viticulture, ensuring the highest quality fruit arrives at the winery. From there winemaking is intentionally hands off with gravity flow, wild yeasts, wild malo, and an avoidance of fining and filtration to help preserve the expression of its terroir.
    Felton Road farms four properties totaling 32 ha in the Bannockburn sub-region of Central Otago. The fruit for this wine is mostly grown on the Elms vineyard in Blocks 2, 6, 8 & 9; plus approximately 10% coming from the Cornish Point vineyard. There are a range of altitudes and aspects, with the soils composed mostly of deep alluvial schist gravels. Grapes were whole-bunch pressed and fermented using wild yeast, with 10% being new oak, followed by eleven months of aging on solids and lees. Expect an intense aroma of citrus, elderflower, and crushed stone, with a delicate dance of white peach on the palate, wrapped around a core of acidity and subtle brioche hints.
    Alc. 13.5%

    Other Reviews....
    Intense chardonnay with salty mineral, oyster shell, citrus, white flower and ginger the most prominent flavours in this taut, mouth-watering wine. Impressive purity, high energy and bright acidity with a lingering finish. It gives a nod in the direction of Chablis.
    96 Points
    Bob Campbell MW - The Real Review

    • 94
    • Biodynamic
    • Organic
    2021 Felton Road Bannockburn Chardonnay
    Central Otago, NEW ZEALAND
    $64. 99
    Bottle
    $779.88 Dozen
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Felton Road's vineyards are managed using organic and biodynamic viticulture, ensuring the highest quality fruit arrives at the winery. From there winemaking is intentionally hands off with gravity flow, wild yeasts, wild malo, and an avoidance of fining and filtration to help preserve the expression of its terroir.
    Felton Road farms four properties totaling 32 ha in the Bannockburn sub-region of Central Otago. The fruit for this wine is mostly grown on the Elms vineyard in Blocks 2, 6, 8 & 9; plus approximately 10% coming from the Cornish Point vineyard. There are a range of altitudes and aspects, with the soils composed mostly of deep alluvial schist gravels.

    Other Reviews....
    Tasted in a vertical including 2019, 2017, 2015, 2013. Aside this current release, I really liked the 2015 (in the zone), and the 2013 was soft but charming. Winemaking consistent over vintages – 10% new oak, 11 months gross lees, full malo, late sulphuring.
    Juicy stone fruit, almost into tropical, a little stuck match and cinnamon spice. Some almond gloss with chalky texture, a little sour yoghourt thing happening. An intense wine, with lots of acidity in the mix, and a long bright finish. Ripe lime too. Very nice. Opulent but tight. Drink 2022 - 2030.
    94 Points
    Gary Walsh - The Wine Front (August 2022)

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