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    • Nicks Exclusive
    The Gospel Projects Nicks Wine Merchants Single Cask Selection Cask Strength Australian Rye Whisky (700ml)
    Melbourne, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $149. 99
    Bottle
    $1799.88 Dozen
    ABV: 61.5%

    If you love The Gospel's fabulous entry-level whiskies, you can now take your enjoyment to the next level with a Nick's Single Cask Selection. Of six barrels tasted, a four year old from a heavy toast, #2 char, new American oak cask jumped out for its richness and poise, without burying the natural character of the grain. At 61.5% ABV, the whisky arrives quite composed. Over-proof weight delivers a broader profile that includes aromas of brown sugar and old tawny port, along with flavours of cocoa, summer pudding and buzzing rye spice followed by a long, warming vanillin-oak finish. First and foremost, we'd recommend appreciating this straight before experimenting with dilution. It’s a big rye that’s also going to work in a Manhattan, with power in reserve to hold up to sweet vermouth and bitters, or boost almost any rye cocktail. For a simple food pairing, try it with Roquefort on toasted rye, where salt and funk cut through the richness, or with a square of fine dark chocolate.
    Direct from a fanatical producer and one of the best in the business, this 'honey cask' delivers everything you’d want in a high-strength 100% rye. Don't miss out!

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    2025 Chateau Grand Village Pre-Arrival Offer
    Vin de France, FRANCE
    $52. 99
    Bottle
    $635.88 Dozen
    Closure: Cork

    Given they are under the same ownership of the Guinaudau family, Chateau Grand Village is often referred to as Chateau Lafleur’s second vineyard. The estate has been owned by the Guinaudau’s relatives for hundreds of years, however it was not until the year 2000 that they began to produce wine themselves from the property. Situated on the edge of the Fronsac region and classified as Bordeaux Superieur, the vineyard is planted to 79% Merlot and 21% Bouchets (Cabernet Franc). The terroir is similar to Saint Emilion with its mix of calcisol going down a foot or so to a bedrock mostly made up of asteria limestone. At Grand Village, they practice many of the same techniques employed at Lafleur, including pruning and de-budding adapted to each vine plant, crop thinning in summer and de-leafing. The grapes are picked by hand, followed by very careful sorting and selection. Grand Village also produces a white wine from a blend of Sauvignon Blanc (85%) and Semillon (15%), from a 5 acre plot.

    Other Reviews...
    The 2025 Vin de France from Grand Village reveals a bright, expressive bouquet of dark berries with a hint of raspberry. Medium- to full-bodied, it’s precise and seamless, defined by more pronounced, limestone-inflected acidity than in recent vintages. The texture remains juicy and fleshy yet more tightly contained, lending the wine a firmer sense of structure, and the wine concludes with a fresh and gently ethereal finish. It points to a subtle stylistic shift toward greater tension and clarity. It's a blend of 74% Merlot and 26% Cabernet Franc.
    91-93 points
    Yohan Castaing - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

    The 2025 Grand Village was picked September 4 to 18. It has a tightly wound bouquet with cranberry and blackcurrant scents, well defined with a touch of iodine. The palate is medium-bodied with a grainy entry, very well balanced, a tang of cracked black pepper leading to a very cohesive finish. This is a superb Grand Village that should give up to a decade of drinking pleasure. Drink 2029-2039.
    90-92 points
    Neal Martin - Vinous

    A bright and fruity red with a mineral undertone. Medium-bodied with fine, vivid tannins. Crunchy, with a long citrus finish. 74% merlot and 26% cabernet franc.
    93-94 points
    James Suckling

    A pure, focused wine from this remarkable team, the 2025 Le Grand Village is based on 74% Merlot and 26% Bouchet. Ripe cherries, framboise, chalky minerality, and floral nuances all define the nose, and it's medium-bodied on the palate, with a pretty, seamless mouthfeel, good acidity, and outstanding length. Smart readers will buy a case of this for drinking over the coming 20-25 years or more.
    92-94 points
    Jeb Dunnuck

    I so often think of this as one of Bordeaux's best value wines and it's brilliant in 2025. Pure and pristine floral aromatics, really expressive, so open and friendly with verging on tart crisp and crunchy yet really pure strawberry fruit plus softly chewy ripe tannins and a lick of wet stone salinity. Still a bit tense and streamlined with a bite to the acidity that drives the wine and gives energy and push — cherry, cranberry and raspberry fruit. Razor sharp with liquorice and iron tang at the end. Quite a powerful, intense style with the tannins mostly masked by the mouthwatering acidity. Serious and pleasurable. 3.5pH. A yield of 35hl/ha. Now designated as a Vin de France as are all the other wines in the range. Drink 2027-2037.
    93 points
    Georgina Hindle - Decanter

    Conditions of Pre Arrival Offer:

    1. There is no minimum order unless stated.

    2. All wines are 750ml unless indicated otherwise.

    3. Payment is due at the time of ordering to secure stocks.

    4. The wines are being collected and shipped in refrigerated containers and are due to arrive in late 2028.

    5. Nicks Wine Merchants reserve the right to pass on any changes in Government duties and taxes and delivery charges from the date of order to the date of final delivery of the wine.

    6. Errors and omissions excepted.

    7. Delivery charges may apply - these can be determined by visiting the Freight Rates page.

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    2025 Les Perrieres (Chateau Lafleur) Pre-Arrival Offer
    Vin de France, FRANCE
    $205. 00
    Bottle
    $2460.00 Dozen
    Closure: Cork

    Other Reviews...
    The 2025 Vin de France Les Perrières is superb, revealing a fresh, gourmand bouquet of red berries that becomes more floral with aeration. Medium- to full-bodied, it’s tense, straight and crystalline, defined by pronounced limestone-driven acidity, concluding with a pure, precise and perfumed finish. It differs from Grand Village in its more immediate structural expression, with the chalky imprint evident throughout the palate. This is a blend of 56% Merlot (harvested September 5) and 44% Cabernet Franc (September 15).
    93-95 points
    Yohan Castaing - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

    The 2025 Les Perrières was picked between September 5 and 15. This has a vivid nose with blackberry, raspberry, crushed stone and light rose petal scents. Fine delineation and you can really feel that limestone terroir. The palate is beautifully balanced, with almost a touch of orange rind underneath the layer of red berry fruit. Fine poise, with a touch of white pepper, moderate length and fine precision on the finish. Excellent. Drink 2031-2048.
    92-94 points
    Neal Martin - Vinous

    Gorgeous fruit, blueberry and salt aromas with such intensity and brightness. Medium-bodied, lively and vivid. Tangy and bright, with a hint of limestone. 56% merlot and 44% cabernet franc.
    94-95 points
    James Suckling

    A blend of 56% Merlot and 44% Bouchet (Cabernet Franc), the 2025 Les Perrières has a pure limestone-inflected nose of framboise, crushed stone, violets, blue fruits, and a salty minerality. On the palate, it's gorgeously textured and medium-bodied, with a juicy salinity that makes you salivate, beautiful balance, and a great finish. It's a complex, layered, elegant, yet silky beauty.
    92-95 points
    Jeb Dunnuck

    Smells ripe and fleshy with strawberry and cherry aspects, fragrant and a touch herbal also. Tangy from the get-go with pure red berry juiciness, a crystalline aspect and such grippy stony tannins. Lots of energy matched to really quite salty saline aspects. Starts off quite wide then narrows and focuses towards a long finish. Elegant but still super alive and given that lift by pronounced acidity. Ends long. Just a touch severe still for me with a citrus lemon juice aspect and a lot of tension although it gives the wine a real backbone. 3.4pH. Now designated as a Vin de France as are all the other wines in the Lafleur range. Drink 2028-2040.
    96 points
    Georgina Hindle - Decanter

    Conditions of Pre Arrival Offer:

    1. There is no minimum order unless stated.

    2. All wines are 750ml unless indicated otherwise.

    3. Payment is due at the time of ordering to secure stocks.

    4. The wines are being collected and shipped in refrigerated containers and are due to arrive in late 2028.

    5. Nicks Wine Merchants reserve the right to pass on any changes in Government duties and taxes and delivery charges from the date of order to the date of final delivery of the wine.

    6. Errors and omissions excepted.

    7. Delivery charges may apply - these can be determined by visiting the Freight Rates page.

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    2025 Chateau Lafleur Pre-Arrival Offer
    Vin de France, FRANCE
    $2497. 00
    Bottle
    $29964.00 Dozen
    Closure: Cork

    Other Reviews...
    The 2025 Lafleur is generous and expressive, bursting with aromas of sweet cherries and raspberries mingled with notions of licorice, anise and violets. Full-bodied, dense and muscular, with a fleshy attack that segues into an ample, layered core of primary fruit, it's built around plenty of sweet, powdery tannin. This is a large-scaled Lafleur endowed with everything in abundance.
    96-98 points
    William Kelley - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

    The 2025 Lafleur was picked early, from August 26 to 28 and from September 10 to 12 for the Cabernet Franc. Of course, this is the first year when the wine is classified as Vin de France after water was added to the soil, contravening Pomerol's AC rules. Discussing at length with Baptiste Guinaudeau, whilst I can see that it would essentially resuscitate the parched vine, the amounts are too little to affect the wine when considering the actual rainfall figures. For sure, it has a bashful bouquet at first and demands time to really open in the glass, 10 to 15 minutes. Only then does it reveal enticing scents of blackcurrant, bilberry, crushed stone and iris flower, all beautifully defined and very succinct—quintessential Lafleur. The palate is medium-bodied and framed by chiselled tannins that lend this Pomerol beguiling symmetry. What really marks this Lafleur is its tremendous persistence on the finish. It just goes on and on. This is a great Lafleur, irrespective of what it took to get there. Drink 2034-2060.
    97-99 points
    Neal Martin - Vinous

    A cool and perfectly integrated wine with a vivid and poised nature, superb focus and precision. It’s so perfumed and dense yet weightless and polished. Endless finish. 51% cabernet franc and 49% merlot.
    98-99 points
    James Suckling

    A powerful, inward, yet incredibly discrete and classy wine, the 2025 Château Lafleur reveals black raspberries, framboise, graphite, crushed stone, and floral notes on the nose. Based on 49% Merlot and 51% Bouchet, it's full-bodied on the palate, with a deep, rich, layered mouthfeel, remarkable length, and tons of polished tannins. It's an absolute dream of a wine, and I have no doubt this will check in with the top handful of wines in the vintage.
    97-99+ points
    Jeb Dunnuck

    A quietly compelling wine from Lafleur this year. Creamy blue fruit aromas on the nose, quite open and friendly with some purple floral aspects and ripe but cool fruit, milk chocolate and some dried herbs. Soft and bouncy with both immediate grip and energy and intensity. Round and filling but delicately so - nothing overdone, there’s flesh and tannin presence but a certain lifted aspect where nothing is heavy. Lots of layers, fully textured but lattice-like. Still quite a dark style despite a juicy core with liquorice, flint, smoke, cedar and clove all in harmony. Really very cool and fresh, nothing hot or sunny about this wine. Serious, knitted, dark and finely tuned with good construction and grip while giving the impression that it’s not too muscular. Bravo. A yield of 35hl/ha. Now designated as a Vin de France as are all the other wines in the Lafleur range. Drink 2034-2050.
    97 points
    Georgina Hindle - Decanter

    Truffles, flowers, cocoa, black cherries, smoke, and chocolate mint begin to define the nose. The wine coats your palate, covering your mouth, teeth, and gums with layers of pure, sweet, energetic fruit, marine influences, dark cocoa, and a touch of herbs. Long, intense, rich, and polished, this is one of the more sensuous offerings from Lafleur. It is a wine that can age for decades, yet if you prefer your Lafleur on the fruity side, it will be charming to enjoy in its youth. Some of the main keys to the vintage were managing the flowering and working with the tiny berries, which averaged 160 per bunch, with thick skins yielding small amounts of juice, ranging from 1 gram to .7 grams per berry, which provided concentration and flavor. The wine blends 51% Cabernet Franc, and 49% Merlot. 14% ABV. 3.75 pH. Harvesting took place for the Merlot September 20-21, and for the Cabernet Franc, September 30. Yields were 35 hectoliters per hectare. Drink from 2030-2075.
    97-99 points
    Jeff Leve - The Wine Cellar Insider

    Conditions of Pre Arrival Offer:

    1. There is no minimum order unless stated.

    2. All wines are 750ml unless indicated otherwise.

    3. Payment is due at the time of ordering to secure stocks.

    4. The wines are being collected and shipped in refrigerated containers and are due to arrive in late 2028.

    5. Nicks Wine Merchants reserve the right to pass on any changes in Government duties and taxes and delivery charges from the date of order to the date of final delivery of the wine.

    6. Errors and omissions excepted.

    7. Delivery charges may apply - these can be determined by visiting the Freight Rates page.

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    2025 Les Champs Libres Blanc (Chateau Lafleur) Pre-Arrival Offer
    Vin de France, FRANCE
    $216. 00
    Bottle
    $2592.00 Dozen
    Closure: Cork

    Other Reviews...
    The 2025 Vin de France Les Champs Libres, crafted entirely from Sauvignon Blanc, reveals a vibrant bouquet of fresh fruit, confit citrus and a distinct mentholated hint. Medium- to full-bodied and dense yet precise, it is defined by racy acidity that brings energy and length, concluding with a long and ethereal finish that underscores its tension and clarity. As usual, this is a real success.
    92-94 points
    Yohan Castaing - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

    The 2025 Les Champs Libres was picked between August 20 and 22, pure Sauvignon Blanc as usual. This is a little more open for business on the nose compared to the Le Grand Village Blanc, with touches of gooseberry and lime, nicely focused and more forthcoming. The palate is fresh and citrus-driven, with lemon and lime, a dab of white pepper and a twist of bitter lemon towards the finish. Excellent. I could drink this now. Drink 2028-2034.
    92-94 points
    Neal Martin - Vinous

    A vivid and tangy white with aromas of Asian pears, green apples and hints of crushed stones and salt. It’s medium-bodied, tight and bright, with al dente fruit at the end. 100% sauvignon blanc.
    96-97 points
    James Suckling

    Minty citrus, crushed stone, and floral nuances all define the 2025 Les Champs Libres Blanc, a 100% Sauvignon Blanc that has a distinct limestone-driven character and sense of minerality. Medium-bodied on the palate, it has a fresh, focused, elegant mouthfeel, vibrant acidity, and a great finish. It's chiseled, pure, mineral-laced, and incredibly long. If you see it, buy it.
    95-97 points
    Jeb Dunnuck

    Really fragrant with dried flowers, baked apples, elderflower, warming buttery caramel and toasted spices — the oak evident on the nose. Taut and finely constructed, this is excellent — smooth and balanced, a touch creamy as well as bright and zesty with just a gorgeous layering of flavourful elements. Crisp, sharp, round and slightly waxy, a real mix. Juicy, succulent and mouthwatering but at the same time this has depth and such interesting aromatics. Hard to put this in Bordeaux. Buttery, crisp and grippy yet salivating too. Great stuff here. 100% Sauvignon Blanc with some massal selection from Sauternes just coming into production. Now designated as a Vin de France as are all the other wines in the Lafleur range. Drink 2027-2036.
    96 points
    Georgina Hindle - Decanter

    Conditions of Pre Arrival Offer:

    1. There is no minimum order unless stated.

    2. All wines are 750ml unless indicated otherwise.

    3. Payment is due at the time of ordering to secure stocks.

    4. The wines are being collected and shipped in refrigerated containers and are due to arrive in late 2028.

    5. Nicks Wine Merchants reserve the right to pass on any changes in Government duties and taxes and delivery charges from the date of order to the date of final delivery of the wine.

    6. Errors and omissions excepted.

    7. Delivery charges may apply - these can be determined by visiting the Freight Rates page.

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    2025 Chateau Cos d'Estournel Pre-Arrival Offer
    Saint Estephe, Bordeaux, FRANCE
    $265. 00
    Bottle
    $3180.00 Dozen
    Closure: Cork

    Chateau Cos d’Estournel have made great strides in the recent past, and their new winemaking facility is one of the most impressive and purpose driven in the area. All movement of wine from the moment grapes arrive is done via gravity, a process involving a style of wine elevator to raise and lower tanks, and one that removes the use of pumps entirely. While the wines from this Second Growth property have been patchy throughout their history, it’s no secret that they have been on fire over the last 15 years, producing rich, concentrated, and potentially very long lived wines warranting perfect scores for numerous wine critics.

    Other Reviews...
    The 2025 Cos d'Estournel appears to be one of the finest wines this property has produced in the last decade. Unwinding in the glass with a deep bouquet of dark berry fruit mingled with violets, pencil shavings, burning embers and anise, it's full-bodied, ample and velvety, with a broad attack, layered mid-palate and beautifully fresh, concentrated flavors. All of this terroir's inherent power is present, contained within very classical proportions at 13.3% alcohol. The 2025 is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Merlot and 1% Petit Verdot.
    96-98 points
    William Kelley - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

    The 2025 Cos d'Estournel is shaping up to be one of the wines of the vintage. Grand, dramatic and sweeping, with notable textural intensity, the 2025 hits all the right notes. Even in the very early going, the 2025 is magical. Dark red/purplish fruit, spice, new leather, tobacco, lavender and mocha build effortlessly in the glass. More than anything else, I am blown away by the wine's magnificent balance. A masterpiece. Drink 2035-2075.
    96-99 points
    Antonio Galloni - Vinous

    A density to this, yet it remains balanced and complex, with well-integrated tannins and a juicy finish. It seems to be a wine with lots of fruit, but then it diffuses and shows open-grained, velvety tannins. Intense yet subtle blackberries, lead pencil and hazelnuts. Some flint. Persistent and reserved at the end. Great potential. A blend of 60% cabernet sauvignon, 39% merlot and 1% petit verdot.
    98-99 points
    James Suckling

    Cassis, currants, smoky tobacco, chocolate, and graphite all define the 2025 Château Cos D'Estournel, a powerful, ripe, concentrated beauty based on 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Merlot, and 1% Petit Verdot that's still resting in 50% new barrels. On the palate, it's full-bodied, with a pure, layered mouthfeel, integrated oak, and a great finish. It stays lively, balanced, and remarkably fresh despite its weight and richness, and I'd happily put this up with the crème de la crème of the vintage.
    97-99 points
    Jeb Dunnuck

    Vivid pink colour in the glass. Plush, plump and chewy yet serious in a tight, cool blue fruit and graphite way. Lots of gravelly minerality keeps this quite focused and straight but with lovely fine layers of flavour and fruitiness. Classic in the sense of lower alcohol but still with ripe tannins – a nice combination. Still shy I’d say for Cos, definitely not the showy more exuberant style you can find. Refined but well built and definitely not overripe. Dominique Arangoits, technical director of Cos d'Estournel said 2025 was a: ‘Very interesting vintage, the dry situation arrived early so the vines adapted better. Easter brought three days of rain with 115mm on 20 April which proved vital, followed by helpful rain at the end of August. We started harvest on 3 September – our earliest ever. Nice quality of tannins and colour – we have the benefits of a hot season but with cool nights too, low alcohol and nice quantity of fresh fruit. It’s a mix of styles – ripeness and precocity of 2022 and freshness of 2016. Maybe a bit like 2020.’ 3.68pH. 65% grand vin production. Drink 2034-2050.
    98 points
    Georgina Hindle - Decanter

    Conditions of Pre Arrival Offer:

    1. There is no minimum order unless stated.

    2. All wines are 750ml unless indicated otherwise.

    3. Payment is due at the time of ordering to secure stocks.

    4. The wines are being collected and shipped in refrigerated containers and are due to arrive in late 2028.

    5. Nicks Wine Merchants reserve the right to pass on any changes in Government duties and taxes and delivery charges from the date of order to the date of final delivery of the wine.

    6. Errors and omissions excepted.

    7. Delivery charges may apply - these can be determined by visiting the Freight Rates page.

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    2025 Les Pagodes de Cos Pre-Arrival Offer
    Saint Estephe, Bordeaux, FRANCE
    $87. 99
    Bottle
    $1055.88 Dozen
    Closure: Cork

    Chateau Cos d’Estournel have made great strides in the recent past, and their new winemaking facility is one of the most impressive and purpose driven in the area. All movement of wine from the moment grapes arrive is done via gravity, a process involving a style of wine elevator to raise and lower tanks, and one that removes the use of pumps entirely. While the wines from this Second Growth property have been patchy throughout their history, it’s no secret that they have been on fire over the last 15 years, producing rich, concentrated, and potentially very long lived wines warranting perfect scores for numerous wine critics.

    Other Reviews...
    The 2025 Les Pagodes de Cos is shaping up beautifully, wafting from the glass with notes of blackberries, cassis and licorice framed by a touch of toasty oak. Medium- to full-bodied, fleshy and supple, with good mid-palate density, sweet tannins and a lively core of fruit, it's a blend of 62% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc.
    91-93 points
    William Kelley - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

    The 2025 Les Pagodes de Cos is a huge, somber wine. Blackberry, gravel, licorice, chocolate, incense and cloves hit the palate with serious intensity. Ample and quite dense, the 2025 is super concentrated from start to finish. It's going to need a few years to shed some of its considerable baby fat. This is a gorgeous Pagodes. Drink 2028-2040.
    92-94 points
    Antonio Galloni - Vinous

    A juicy and velvety second wine of Cos, with spices and hazelnuts that highlight the dark fruit in this wine. It’s medium- to full-bodied with juicy fruit and a flavorful finish. Shows structure, but is integrated and polished. 55% cabernet sauvignon, 34% merlot and 11% cabernet franc.
    94-95 points
    James Suckling

    A blend of 62% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Petit Verdot, and 1% Cabernet Franc that's being raised in 20% new barrels, the 2025 Pagodes De Cos is the second wine of this terrific château and is a gorgeous effort that's the equivalent of many a Grand Vin. Ripe currants, cassis, spring flowers, graphite, and smoky oak all define the nose, and on the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, with a layered, rounded mouthfeel, beautiful balance, and nicely integrated acidity. It checks in at a pH of 3.62 and will shine in its youth yet also age gracefully.
    93-95 points
    Jeb Dunnuck

    Supple and plump, softly chewy and bright with crisp tannins, cooling acidity, ripe fleshy fruit but more blueberry than blackcurrant with a lick of crushed stones on the finish. Really well constructed, not showy at all, but feels confident. A serious wine but with a soft side. A very good Pagodes. Lots to like here. I love the texture and length. 1% Cabernet Franc completes the blend. Drink 2030-2040.
    94 points
    Georgina Hindle - Decanter

    Conditions of Pre Arrival Offer:

    1. There is no minimum order unless stated.

    2. All wines are 750ml unless indicated otherwise.

    3. Payment is due at the time of ordering to secure stocks.

    4. The wines are being collected and shipped in refrigerated containers and are due to arrive in late 2028.

    5. Nicks Wine Merchants reserve the right to pass on any changes in Government duties and taxes and delivery charges from the date of order to the date of final delivery of the wine.

    6. Errors and omissions excepted.

    7. Delivery charges may apply - these can be determined by visiting the Freight Rates page.

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    2025 Chateau Lafon Rochet Pre-Arrival Offer
    Saint Estephe, Bordeaux, FRANCE
    $72. 99
    Bottle
    $875.88 Dozen
    Closure: Cork

    Other Reviews...
    The 2025 Lafon-Rochet reveals a fresh, gourmand bouquet of dark wild berries and blackberry, becoming more floral with aeration. Medium- to full-bodied, dense and structured, it shows a firm profile that is less immediately charming on the palate than the nose suggests. It's built around a fleshy core of fruit that is framed by youthful, finely grained tannins and concludes with a delicate, perfumed finish. It should offer both early approachability and solid aging potential. It's a blend of 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot, matured in a mix of 15% new oak, 40% foudres and 10% concrete.
    91-93 points
    Yohan Castaing - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

    The 2025 Lafon-Rochet is classy and polished, as it so often is. Readers will find a Saint-Estèphe of nuance, delineation and understated class. Vibrant blue/purplish fruit, lavender, sage and menthol are some of the many nuances that begin to open with some coaxing. This is classic Lafon-Rochet all the way. Tasted two times. Drink 2033-2055.
    94-96 points
    Antonio Galloni - Vinous

    A dense, chocolaty and focused red showing generous fruit and bark on the nose. Medium- to full-bodied with ripe, chewy tannins. Textural, with nice concentration and a long, vivid, flavorful finish.
    93-94 points
    JamesSuckling.com

    A serious, focused wine from this Saint-Estèphe château, the 2025 Château Lafon-Rochet offers darker, juicy blue fruits, leafy herbs, graphite, and liquid violets and spring flowers on the nose. Medium-bodied on the palate, it's structured and concentrated, with integrated acidity and outstanding length. Based on 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot that will spend 14 months in 15% new French oak with the balance in foudre and concrete tanks, it's a solid, more structured, yet still fleshy Lafon-Rochet that's going to benefit from bottle age.
    92-94 points
    Jeb Dunnuck

    Wonderful fragrance emitting out of the glass – a lovely vivid pink colour to the rim also. Fruity and juicy straight away, clean, crisp, bright and fresh with a really cool, wet stone undercurrent. There’s firmness but also finesse in that you have the presence of tannins without any harshness or grip. Lovely structure and focus. Super long, with that cool fresh grip really extending on the finish. I like it a lot for its cool profile, low alcohol and really understated character. Something very confident about this, but quiet. You can really feel the Cabernet here, it’s speaking in volumes. Becomes more chewy and round and relaxed after a few minutes. This will be delicious. A liquorice minty spice on the finish. Round and soft. Joyous. 2% Petit Verdot completes the blend. Ageing 40% foudres, 15% new oak, 10% concrete tanks. 3.69pH. 69 IPT. Drink 2030-2042.
    94 points
    Georgina Hindle - Decanter

    Conditions of Pre Arrival Offer:

    1. There is no minimum order unless stated.

    2. All wines are 750ml unless indicated otherwise.

    3. Payment is due at the time of ordering to secure stocks.

    4. The wines are being collected and shipped in refrigerated containers and are due to arrive in late 2028.

    5. Nicks Wine Merchants reserve the right to pass on any changes in Government duties and taxes and delivery charges from the date of order to the date of final delivery of the wine.

    6. Errors and omissions excepted.

    7. Delivery charges may apply - these can be determined by visiting the Freight Rates page.

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    2025 Chateau Pedesclaux Pre-Arrival Offer
    Pauillac, Bordeaux, FRANCE
    $72. 99
    Bottle
    $875.88 Dozen
    Closure: Cork

    Other Reviews...
    The 2025 Pedésclaux reveals aromas of dark wild berries, cassis, blackberry and floral notes, combining freshness with approachability. Medium- to full-bodied, it’s structured yet enveloping, built around a juicy core of fruit framed by a firm tannic structure and concludes with a long, perfumed and somewhat firm finish. A blend of 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot, it is being matured in 50% new oak, with a significant proportion in 400-liter barrels rather than standard barriques.
    91-93 points
    Yohan Castaing - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

    The 2025 Pédesclaux is powerful, rich and expansive, yet it retains striking finesse to temper all of the natural intensity of this warm, dry year. Pédesclaux certainly has a lot to offer. Lifted floral notes, silky contours and gorgeous blue/purplish fruit are some of the signatures that grace this expressive, generous Pauillac. Tasted two times. Drink 2033-2045.
    92-94 points
    Antonio Galloni - Vinous

    Lots of purity, with freshness and a linear, evenly distributed dark fruit profile. There is elegance and a chewy texture that’s precise and focused, with good definition.
    95-96 points
    Jacobo García Andrade - JamesSuckling.com

    Cassis, assorted blue fruits, sappy flowers, and violets all emerge from the 2025 Château Pédesclaux, with some graphite and classic Pauillac nuances rounding out the bouquet as it sits in the glass. Based on 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot that's being raised 18 months in 50% new French oak with the balance in once-used barrels, it's medium to full-bodied on the palate, with a pure, balanced, layered mouthfeel, ultra-fine tannins, and a great finish. It's one of the finest I've tasted from this château.
    93-95+ points
    Jeb Dunnuck

    Dark aromas on the nose, fragrant purple flowers, tobacco, cedar, liquorice and black cherries – smells quite medicinal. Round and so well textured – smooth and friendly, this has such a gorgeous dollop of red fruit on the mid palate, a tiny bit chalky which is so enjoyable with such fine, delicate tannins but it’s the energy that I really like too. So well constructed and balanced. Less ‘strong’ than in some years, this is friendly and compelling. A fabulous wine. Concentration at the end, with the liquorice, tobacco and wet stones. Really quite impressive. 1% Petit Verdot completes the blend. 3.68pH. 65 IPT. Ageing 50% new oak. Harvest 8-20 September. Drink 2033-2050.
    95 points
    Georgina Hindle - Decanter

    Conditions of Pre Arrival Offer:

    1. There is no minimum order unless stated.

    2. All wines are 750ml unless indicated otherwise.

    3. Payment is due at the time of ordering to secure stocks.

    4. The wines are being collected and shipped in refrigerated containers and are due to arrive in late 2028.

    5. Nicks Wine Merchants reserve the right to pass on any changes in Government duties and taxes and delivery charges from the date of order to the date of final delivery of the wine.

    6. Errors and omissions excepted.

    7. Delivery charges may apply - these can be determined by visiting the Freight Rates page.

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    • Nick's Import
    2025 Chateau Suduiraut Vieilles Vignes Grand Vin Blanc Sec Pre-Arrival Offer
    Bordeaux, FRANCE
    $118. 00
    Bottle
    $1416.00 Dozen
    Closure: Cork

    Other Reviews...
    The 2025 Blanc sec Vieilles Vignes, a blend of 66% Sémillon and 34% Sauvignon Blanc, reflects a slightly higher proportion of Sémillon than usual. It reveals a discreet, refined bouquet of acacia blossom, spice and floral notes. Medium- to full-bodied, it’s both supple and structured, built around a fresh, fruit-driven core that carries through to a long finish. A fine, gently bitter edge brings definition and balance.
    91-93 points
    Yohan Castaing - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

    Like all the whites this year at Suduiraut, the 2025 Grand Vin Blanc Sec Vieilles Vignes has more Sémillon in the blend. It offers a striking mix of Sémillon richness and vibrant energy that is impossible to miss. I especially admire the wine's tension. Pear, dried lemon peel, chalk, mint and dried flowers build into the intense, saline-drenched finish. What a wine. Élevage will be nine months in French oak, 14% new. Drink 2027-2040.
    94-96 points
    Antonio Galloni - Vinous

    Crushed citrus, mint, crushed stone, and white flower nuances all define the aromatics of the 2025 Château Suduiraut Vieilles Vignes, which is a blend of 66% Sémillon and 34% Sauvignon Blanc that's resting in 14% new barrels with the balance in once-used oak. It's medium-bodied on the palate, with a pure, focused mouthfeel, beautiful purity, flawless balance, and an incredibly seamless style. This has 13.7% alcohol with a pH of 3.39.
    95-97 points
    Jeb Dunnuck

    Honeyed and fragrant peach and lemons on the nose with some floral elements and almond flecks. Round and succulent with a gorgeous texture but also so clean and precise, sitting on a cool base with touches of vanilla, cream, anise, cumin, bitterness and herbal aspects. I love this. Relatively quiet right now, less fruity and more powerful, mineral and floral, very nuanced. I expect this will grow in stature and flavour, but this is already great. Highest proportion of Semillon in the blend. A yield of 15 hl/ha (could reasonably hope for 25-28hl/ha). One or two tries through the vineyard for the dry wine, same process as for the sweet. Drink 2029-2040.
    95 points
    Georgina Hindle - Decanter

    Conditions of Pre Arrival Offer:

    1. There is no minimum order unless stated.

    2. All wines are 750ml unless indicated otherwise.

    3. Payment is due at the time of ordering to secure stocks.

    4. The wines are being collected and shipped in refrigerated containers and are due to arrive in late 2028.

    5. Nicks Wine Merchants reserve the right to pass on any changes in Government duties and taxes and delivery charges from the date of order to the date of final delivery of the wine.

    6. Errors and omissions excepted.

    7. Delivery charges may apply - these can be determined by visiting the Freight Rates page.

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    • Nick's Import
    2025 Chateau Suduiraut (375ml) Pre-Arrival Offer
    Sauternes, Bordeaux, FRANCE
    $64. 99
    Bottle
    $779.88 Dozen
    Closure: Cork

    Chateau Suduiraut are among the leading estates in Sauternes, with a history dating back to the 15th century. Over that time the property has expanded to now encompass 200 hectares with 92 hectares under vine, including prime vineyard parcels in the most elevated area of Sauternes alongside Chateau d'Yquem. The team at Suduiraut are passionate and uncompromising in their commitment to quality, ensuring only the finest grapes are selected over multiple passes in the vineyard, before expert vinification and a strict selection at final blending.

    Other Reviews...
    The 2025 Suduiraut is pure Sémillon, picked mostly after October 10 (there was a first picking of more passerillé fruit that constituted around 10% of the blend). It is mainly from the second trie, with a last picking at the end of October. There were a total of 10 days of picking. This has a fragrant bouquet with wild honey, linseed, saffron and light orange pith scents that blossom in the glass, though I would not describe it as intense, but very pure. The palate is well balanced, with a viscous opening, very pure botrytised fruit and a killer line of acidity. There is no heaviness here, and despite the 158 g/L residual sugar, it feels light on its toes. Oh yes. Drink 2030-2065.
    96-98 points
    Neal Martin - Vinous

    The purity in this Suduiraut is exceptional and made from 100% semillon with dried pineapples, apricots, hazelnuts and spices. Medium-bodied, with plenty of sweetness yet fresh and phenolic texture that frames the wine. pH 3.65, 158 g/L residual sugar. Fantastic.
    97-98 points
    James Suckling

    A blockbuster Sauternes, the 2025 Château Suduiraut is 100% Sémillon that will spend 16 to 20 months in equal parts new and one-vintage-old barrels. It delivers massive orange blossom, caramelized peach, and apricot on the nose. Checking in at 13.5% alcohol with a pH of 4.04 and 158 grams of residual sugar, it's full-bodied on the palate, with a deep, layered, unctuous mouthfeel and tons of fruit, all while holding onto a beautiful sense of vibrancy, freshness, and elegance.
    96-98 points
    Jeb Dunnuck

    Rich aromatics of salted caramel, vanilla, orange and white chocolate on the nose –it smells incredible. Pure straight away, this is rich and luscious for sure but the energy, focus and freshness really carries the profile –the sugar is totally covered by a cool creamy lemon aspect with touches of vanilla and pineapple. You get the texture, depth and concentration of a warm vintage but the fruit and acidity of a cool one. Surprising. This is exceptional but understated –light, almost delicate in a way, yet nuanced with some bitterness, cedar and clove spice. 100% Semillon from 55-year-old vines. 158g/l residual sugar. 4.04pH. A yield of 13hl/ha. Technical director, Pierre Montégut said the vintage is: 'Like 2023 for sugar, the same as 2009 and 2010' and that the team will start with a high percentage of new oak and slowly decrease over time so on average around 50% new, 50% one wine. Drink 2027-2065.
    96 points
    Georgina Hindle - Decanter

    The intense aromatic profile is created from honeyed apricots, pineapples, candied citrus, roasted nuts and saffron. On the palate, the interplay between sweet, spicy and bitter is perfectly framed by the wealth of ripe, very ripe, and overripe pineapples, apricots, vanilla, saffron, oranges, and mango that coat every part of your palate with flavor. The finish starts off with peppery spice before building to its crescendo of sweet, honeyed fruits. While this promises to be fabulous in its youth, the wine can age for decades. The wine was made from 100% Semillon. 13.5% ABV, 4.04 pH, 158 grams per liter of sugar. Drink from 2029-2065.
    97-99 points
    Jeff Leve - The Wine Cellar Insider

    Conditions of Pre Arrival Offer:

    1. There is no minimum order unless stated.

    2. All wines are 750ml unless indicated otherwise.

    3. Payment is due at the time of ordering to secure stocks.

    4. The wines are being collected and shipped in refrigerated containers and are due to arrive in late 2028.

    5. Nicks Wine Merchants reserve the right to pass on any changes in Government duties and taxes and delivery charges from the date of order to the date of final delivery of the wine.

    6. Errors and omissions excepted.

    7. Delivery charges may apply - these can be determined by visiting the Freight Rates page.

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    • Nick's Import
    2025 Chateau Suduiraut Pre-Arrival Offer
    Sauternes, Bordeaux, FRANCE
    $130. 00
    Bottle
    $1560.00 Dozen
    Closure: Cork

    Chateau Suduiraut are among the leading estates in Sauternes, with a history dating back to the 15th century. Over that time the property has expanded to now encompass 200 hectares with 92 hectares under vine, including prime vineyard parcels in the most elevated area of Sauternes alongside Chateau d'Yquem. The team at Suduiraut are passionate and uncompromising in their commitment to quality, ensuring only the finest grapes are selected over multiple passes in the vineyard, before expert vinification and a strict selection at final blending.

    Other Reviews...
    The 2025 Suduiraut is pure Sémillon, picked mostly after October 10 (there was a first picking of more passerillé fruit that constituted around 10% of the blend). It is mainly from the second trie, with a last picking at the end of October. There were a total of 10 days of picking. This has a fragrant bouquet with wild honey, linseed, saffron and light orange pith scents that blossom in the glass, though I would not describe it as intense, but very pure. The palate is well balanced, with a viscous opening, very pure botrytised fruit and a killer line of acidity. There is no heaviness here, and despite the 158 g/L residual sugar, it feels light on its toes. Oh yes. Drink 2030-2065.
    96-98 points
    Neal Martin - Vinous

    The purity in this Suduiraut is exceptional and made from 100% semillon with dried pineapples, apricots, hazelnuts and spices. Medium-bodied, with plenty of sweetness yet fresh and phenolic texture that frames the wine. pH 3.65, 158 g/L residual sugar. Fantastic.
    97-98 points
    James Suckling

    A blockbuster Sauternes, the 2025 Château Suduiraut is 100% Sémillon that will spend 16 to 20 months in equal parts new and one-vintage-old barrels. It delivers massive orange blossom, caramelized peach, and apricot on the nose. Checking in at 13.5% alcohol with a pH of 4.04 and 158 grams of residual sugar, it's full-bodied on the palate, with a deep, layered, unctuous mouthfeel and tons of fruit, all while holding onto a beautiful sense of vibrancy, freshness, and elegance.
    96-98 points
    Jeb Dunnuck

    Rich aromatics of salted caramel, vanilla, orange and white chocolate on the nose –it smells incredible. Pure straight away, this is rich and luscious for sure but the energy, focus and freshness really carries the profile –the sugar is totally covered by a cool creamy lemon aspect with touches of vanilla and pineapple. You get the texture, depth and concentration of a warm vintage but the fruit and acidity of a cool one. Surprising. This is exceptional but understated –light, almost delicate in a way, yet nuanced with some bitterness, cedar and clove spice. 100% Semillon from 55-year-old vines. 158g/l residual sugar. 4.04pH. A yield of 13hl/ha. Technical director, Pierre Montégut said the vintage is: 'Like 2023 for sugar, the same as 2009 and 2010' and that the team will start with a high percentage of new oak and slowly decrease over time so on average around 50% new, 50% one wine. Drink 2027-2065.
    96 points
    Georgina Hindle - Decanter

    The intense aromatic profile is created from honeyed apricots, pineapples, candied citrus, roasted nuts and saffron. On the palate, the interplay between sweet, spicy and bitter is perfectly framed by the wealth of ripe, very ripe, and overripe pineapples, apricots, vanilla, saffron, oranges, and mango that coat every part of your palate with flavor. The finish starts off with peppery spice before building to its crescendo of sweet, honeyed fruits. While this promises to be fabulous in its youth, the wine can age for decades. The wine was made from 100% Semillon. 13.5% ABV, 4.04 pH, 158 grams per liter of sugar. Drink from 2029-2065.
    97-99 points
    Jeff Leve - The Wine Cellar Insider

    Conditions of Pre Arrival Offer:

    1. There is no minimum order unless stated.

    2. All wines are 750ml unless indicated otherwise.

    3. Payment is due at the time of ordering to secure stocks.

    4. The wines are being collected and shipped in refrigerated containers and are due to arrive in late 2028.

    5. Nicks Wine Merchants reserve the right to pass on any changes in Government duties and taxes and delivery charges from the date of order to the date of final delivery of the wine.

    6. Errors and omissions excepted.

    7. Delivery charges may apply - these can be determined by visiting the Freight Rates page.

    • Museum Release
    2009 Heartland Directors Cut Shiraz - Museum Release
    South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $39. 99
    Bottle
    $479.88 Dozen
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Screw Cap

    Please note: this back vintage wine has been professionally cellared in ideal conditions at Nicks for many years, and we have tasted and approved the quality of the stock offered. However, due to the age and natural bottle variation of older wines, we cannot guarantee that every bottle will be perfect and we are unable to offer refunds or replacements for bottles that may show faults or variation. Although we doubt there will be faults - please purchase with this in mind.

    As with films, Heartland’s Director’s Cut is regarded as the definitive version – no compromises are made with only the very best parcels of Shiraz selected from each vintage. The fruit for the 2009 vintage was sourced predominately from mature Langhorne Creek vineyards (25-30 years old) with balance coming from the Limestone Coast. In the vineyard a strict hand pruning method – vendange verte (green harvest) is employed involving the removal of selected bunches of green grapes before maturity, which reduces yield, and allows maximum concentration of flavour and colour in the remaining berries. Maturation took place in a combination of French (80%) and American oak (20%), all of which was new, for a period of 14 months.
    Another very impressive Director’s Cut from winemaking supremo Ben Glaetzer.
    Alc 14.5%

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    2024 Vasse Felix Syrah
    Margaret River, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $34. 99
    Bottle
    $419.88 Dozen
    Cellar: 6 - 8 Years (2032-2034)
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Rich, succulent dark fruits backed by muscular tannins finishing long, tense and grippy.

    Midnight black heart with a vibrant dark red hue. Fragrant red to dark plum, liquorice and dark cherry scents are interwoven with subtle smoked meat, vanillin cedar and peppered dried herb notes. Rich, succulent dark cherry, liquorice and dark plum fruits are backed by muscular tannins. Scorched earth, vanillin cedar and peppered meat elements sit in the background. Tense feel with a long, robust, grippy finish.
    Cellar 6-8 years.
    Alc. 14.5%

    Other Reviews……
    You must treat this right, which means decanting it, then following up with a big glass to further enjoy the heady aromas and bold flavours. Violets and roses, pepper and baking spices, with a whorl of the darkest fruit infused with mint and dark chocolate. The palate is full bodied thanks to expansive tannins, yet is so refreshing thanks to the vibrancy of the acidity. Drink by 2036.
    94 Points
    Jane Faulkner - James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

    One of the softest, smoothest, and most beautiful expressions of syrah yet from Vasse Felix. Shows cool climate influence, wild fermented with some whole bunch and carbonic maceration. Vibrant, lively red fruits, plush and supple with fine tannins. Balanced oak, luscious and controlled. A modern Margaret River syrah.
    96 Points
    RayJordanWine.com.au

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    2023 Vasse Felix Cabernet Sauvignon
    Margaret River, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $49. 99
    Bottle
    $599.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 10 Years (2026-2036)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Beautifully refined and seamless with a long, impeccably finessed finish.

    A blend of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon and 14% Malbec matured in French oak barriques (34% new) for a period of 18 months. Pitch black core with a dark red black tinged hue. Elevated scents of blackcurrant, black olive, red liquorice and mulberry move through the nostrils with impressive intensity. Lending further complexity are cigar box, subtle earth and bay leaf notes. Rich and concentrated yet beautifully refined, a seamless flow of blackcurrant, mulberry, liquorice, cedary tobacco, earthy black olive and spicy bay leaf flavours are layered across the mid weighted palate. Terrific depth and power with perfectly integrated, fine grained tannins providing a sturdy structure across the long, impeccably finessed finish.
    Drink over the next 8-10 years.
    Alc. 14%

    Other Reviews……
    Cabernet has been the focus for the last 51 years, and the results show. From a great vintage, this wine has elegance, poise, and medium weight — just as Tom Cullity sought from the start in 1967. Loaded with black fruits, seamlessly integrated oak and tannin, and impeccable balance. A cracking wine that marks the next phase of Vasse Felix cabernet.
    97 Points
    RayJordanWine.com.au

    Classic Margaret River. Aromas of blue, black and purple fruits with a spicy edge and underlying mineral tension of crushed stones and graphite, lifted by perfumed notes of violets and blackberry bush. The midweight palate has real density of fruit and no hard edges, yet the tannins are tightly wound. So taut, pure and balanced. Great value. A blend of 87% cabernet sauvignon and 13% malbec. Delicious. Drink or hold. Screw cap.
    95 Points
    JamesSuckling.com

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    • Museum Release
    2017 Reillys Watervale Riesling Museum Release
    Clare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $26. 99
    Bottle
    $323.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2026-2030)
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Concentrated lime and citrus fruits complexed by tertiary elements show ample textural volume across the palate.
    Brilliant pale straw to straw colour with green tinted edges and a watery hue. Aromas of lime and citrus carry an oily toast like overlay with hints of bees wax, lemon butter and kerosene also evident. Concentrated lime and citrus fruits show ample textural volume across the palate with infusions of toast, kerosene, wet steel, subtle bees wax and spice lending further interest. Crisp acidity with a long spicy finish.
    Drink over the next 3-4 years.
    Alc. 12.5%

    Velvet Cap Triple Cask Blended Irish Whiskey (700ml)
    IRELAND
    $99. 99
    Bottle
    $1199.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    Until the 1960s, Velvet Cap was the whiskey of local dealers, bottled in Dungarven and taking its name from the velvet caps traditionally worn in point-to-point horse racing. This popular sport dates from 1752 when riders raced over fence and ditch between two points: St John’s Church Buttevant to St Mary’s Church Doneraile in Co Cork – from one steeple to another, hence the term 'steeplechase'.

    The Blackwater Distillery subsequently found out how the whiskey was matured, and the idea to re-launch Velvet Cap was born. Summed up as a very approachable blend, 'Triple Cask', is as the name suggests, matured in three barrel types: ex-bourbon, ruby port, and stouted rye casks. The result is a lighter-styled, classic, everyday drinker or one for those seeking a smooth mixer for Highballs and other simple cocktails. On the nose expect candied banana, honey, dark stone fruit & almond leading way to flavours of vanilla, plum, and agave. 40% Alc./Vol.

    Notes from the producers... Aroma: dark fruit notes, honey, almond cake, cocoa. Flavour: vanilla, dark fruit notes, caramel, spice. Aftertaste: long-lasting with sweetness and fruity notes.

    • Nick's Import
    Jeptha Creed Red White and Blue Bourbon Whiskey (750ml)
    Kentucky, UNITED STATES
    $149. 99
    Bottle
    $1799.88 Dozen
    ABV: 50%

    A batch release whiskey, 'Red, White & Blue' is typically produced from 25% Bloody Butcher Corn, 25% Heirloom White Corn, 25% Bruce’s Blue Corn, 20% Malted Rye and 5% Malted Barley. Also known as Jeptha Creed's 'Heirloom mash-bill', the whiskey is aged for at least four years and bottled at 50% Alc./Vol.

    Other reviews... Within bourbon, farm distilleries such as Hillrock Estate, Starlight, Frey Ranch, and Jeptha Creed have had a slow and steady rise. With the wine term “terroir” becoming more and more prevalent in regard to bourbon, the value of “homegrown” and “hands on” are starting to resonate with more and more bourbon drinkers. The reason for it is that they taste and smell differently and shed the cookie cutter mentality many have come to expect from large mainstream bourbon distilleries. It only takes a whiff or a taste of Jeptha Creed to notice there’s something else going on with their whiskey. Their whiskeys carry an earthiness to them. While that can be a phrase that can scare people, Jeptha Creed bourbon is careful not to overdo it. This isn’t bourbon’s direct answer to the earthiness that you’d find in a mezcal, particular styles of gin, or a funky Jamaican rum, but it helps bring a similar texture and complexity to its flavor. Too often with bourbon, earthiness and freshness are a result of youthfulness. Jeptha Creed Red, White & Blue Straight Bourbon doesn’t give off that sense whatsoever. My guess is that it has a lot to do with Jeptha Creed homegrown grains and which ones they choose to create their bourbons with. If you asked someone who has never drank bourbon before to describe what they think it tastes like, I feel that they would likely describe something similar to Jeptha Creed Red, White & Blue Straight Bourbon. I don’t think most people would expect bourbon to taste so sweet and fruity, or spicy and heavily oaked that so many modern bourbons often do. Jeptha Creed Red, White & Blue Bourbon has a lot of classic bourbon elements to it, but thanks to its literal down-to-earth flavor profile, it is able to put its own unique modern twist on it and could very well develop into the distillery signature style: a restraint of sweetness, select fruitiness, limited spice, and a strong baseline of earthiness. - breakingbourbon.com

    Notes from the producers... NOSE: Complex balance of red berry fruits, bread pudding, nutmeg, and clove. PALATE: Rich buttery caramel with toasted nuts, dried fruit, toffee, and cinnamon. FINISH: A full finish of dried fruit, sweet oak, and baking spices.

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    • Nick's Import
    Jeptha Creed Bloody Butcher Corn Four Grain Bourbon Whiskey (750ml)
    Kentucky, UNITED STATES
    $129. 99
    Bottle
    $1559.88 Dozen
    ABV: 49%

    AKA 'Four Grain', this whisky highlights the delicious estate-grown 'Bloody Butcher Corn' which makes up 70% of the mash bill. Malted rye, wheat and barley fill out the rest. The variety is an open pollinated, heirloom corn grown on Jeptha Creed's farms in Shelbyville. It lends an earthier, sweeter, nuttier flavour profile for a smooth yet bold taste. 49% Alc./Vol.

    Other reviews... Much like their Red, White & Blue Straight Bourbon, Jeptha Creed 4 Grain Corn Bourbon has a very natural and earthy taste to it. The nose especially is full of fresh scents of grass, cedar, and dandelions with mushrooms thrown in for good measure. It sounds odd, but it really comes together and is a nice change of pace from the typical bourbon aroma of vanilla, caramel, and oak. The palate and finish mirror the nose’s freshness and the whole bourbon tastes very down to earth. Surprisingly, the bloody butcher corn doesn’t give off a roasted note unlike what you’ll notice with many of its peers. The inclusion of malted grains helps add a light buttery mouthfeel, and despite its under 3 year old age statement, contains no harsh grain notes or general youthfulness. The bourbon’s age becomes a factor on its flavor intensity. While the proof seems adequate and the bourbon’s flavor profile is good, it lacks punch and is more mellow than I would like it to be. Overall, Jeptha Creed 4 Grain Corn Bourbon is shaping up nicely and with a little more time in the barrel may remedy the few minor issues I have with it. - breakingbourbon.com

    ...The nose is dry and chalky, with notes of dried leaves, dried cherries, and raspberries. The palate is also dry, with some peppery spice. Water unlocks chocolate, and the dryness recedes a bit. The finish is the best part, offering orange Creamsicle and vanilla notes, though still dry. Water brings out light tobacco leaf. Unusually dry and somewhat ashy, with some appealing notes that never quite emerge. 86 points - whiskyadvocate.com

    Notes from the producers... NOSE: Sweet cream candies, hydrangeas, morning glories, geranium, dried apricots, red berries, peach cobbler, brown sugar, and blackberry jam.PALATE: Complex and rich with vanilla, nutmeg, clove and toasted pecans. FINISH: A long finish of vanilla mint with a lingering hint of baking spices.

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    2024 Ten Minutes By Tractor Down the Hill Estate Pinot Noir
    Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $64. 99
    Bottle
    $779.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    A delicious supplely textured Pinot with ample freshness and a long savoury finish that shows plenty of spice.

    Aged for 10 months in a mix of French oak barriques and puncheons of which 12% were new. Deep dark red core with black shaded edges and a red to dark red hue. Perfumed nose with aromas of violet, dark cherry, strawberry and anise complimented by brambly cedar, forest floor and spicy dried herb notes. Delicious cherry, strawberry, anise and rhubarb flavours line the palate with spicy dried herb, bramble and forest floor characters extending across the back half. Supple mid palate feel with polished fine grained tannins, ample freshness and a long savoury finish that shows plenty of spice.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

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    • Organic
    2024 William Fevre Chablis Champs Royaux
    Chablis, FRANCE
    $74. 99
    Bottle
    $899.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Diam Cork

    A gorgeously rounded Chablis with fresh acidity and a long fresh herb and stony mineral laced finish.

    Brilliant pale straw colour with subtle flashes of green around the outskirts and a watery hue. Lime, pear and green apple scents greet the nostrils followed by hints of dried honey, wet stone, fresh herbs and a delicate oyster shell like minerality. Delicious pear, lime and green apple fruits carry a gorgeously rounded feel as they flow across the palate. Infusions of fresh herbs, stony mineral characters and oyster shell unfold across the back half. Fresh acidity with a long shapely finish that’s laced with fresh herb and stony mineral elements.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 12.5%

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    2022 Yalumba The Menzies Cabernet Sauvignon
    Coonawarra, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $59. 99
    Bottle
    $719.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 10 Years (2026-2036)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Deeply fruited with a sturdy, fine grained tannin structure and long refined yet firm conclusion.

    Matured for 18 months in French oak hogsheads and barriques. Impenetrable inky black heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Sailing out of the glass are red to black currant, liquorice and mulberry scents which are interwoven with whiffs of violet, vanillin cedar, subtle earthy tobacco and spicy bay leaf notes. Rich blackcurrant and ripe mulberry fruits flood the mid weighted palate with liquorice, spicy vanillin cedar, earthy tobacco and choc mint characters the support act. Sturdy, fine grained tannins structure with a long refined yet firm conclusion.
    Drink over the next 8-10 years.
    Alc. 14%

    Other Reviews……
    Yalumba’s The Menzies cabernet, out of Coonawarra, has become a bit of a treasure over the years.
    This is seriously good. It’s svelte, elegant, powerful and incredibly lengthy. It tastes of boysenberry, pink marshmallows, blackcurrant and bay leaves, with tobacco and mint notes both studded within and lifting away. The combination of grace and potency are really quite something here. Given the over-inflated nature of wine in general – the asking price of this particular wine, even though higher than in years previous, makes this something of a steal. In any case this is a ripping cabernet. Drink 2028-2040+
    96 Points
    Campbell Mattinson – The Wine Front

    The vines for this iconic Coonawarra Cabernet were planted back in 1975. The wine sees a year and a half maturation in French hogsheads and barriques. Bottled under cork. Inky dark maroon, we have aromas of dried herbs, aniseed, blackberries, cloves, animal skins, dark chocolate and kirsch swirling around. There is deft oak handling here and the wine is focused with direction and excellent length. It finishes with satiny tannins and should provide pleasure for at least the next fifteen to twenty years. This is an excellent Menzies. Drink 2026-2046.
    95 Points
    Ken Gargett – WinePilot.com

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    • Nick's Import
    Jeptha Creed Bottled in Bond Rye Heavy Bourbon Whiskey (750ml)
    Kentucky, UNITED STATES
    $139. 99
    Bottle
    $1679.88 Dozen
    ABV: 50%

    Located in Shelbyville, Kentucky, Jeptha Creed is a farm distillery conceived in 2015 by Bruce Nethery, together with mother-daughter duo, Joyce and Autumn Nethery. Their Scotch-Irish descent and founding motto “Don’t Forget Where You Came From” extends to their branding, with each bottle incorporating an embossed Celtic Knot in the glass. In August 2016, they distilled the first legal barrel of bourbon in Shelby County since before prohibition. The company originally released their first straight 4-grain bourbon in 2019, and has since expanded the lineup to three ongoing core bourbons, along with various limited editions. This is the company's traditional 'Bottled in Bond' expression, distilled from a mash bill of 75% Bloody Butcher Heirloom Corn, 20% Malted Rye and 5% Malted Barley, bottled at a generous 50% Alc./Vol.

    Other reviews... Fragrant scents of fresh-baked rye bread, lavender, a hint of dried mango, and inviting hints of charred rye seed. On the palate, it's quite bitter, but very idiosyncratic and intriguing. It's quite spicy and hot, so water or ice complements it well. Good length on the finish, with some of the floral notes returning. Lots of great spice, and unquestionably an interesting and intriguing journey. 88 points - whiskyadvocate.com

    ...I always like it when a company puts out a bottled in bond bourbon, since it evens the playing field in the rules that have to be followed and can allow a more apples-to-apples comparison to other bottled in bond bourbons of a similar age and mashbill. Jeptha Creed Bottled in Bond Rye Heavy Bourbon delivers a well composed sip full of sweet notes that are nicely complemented with earthier ones along with hints of spice. This all comes with one major caveat though, the presence of a prominent long past its prime wet sponge note on the nose. It surprised me so much that at first I thought it might be the Glencairn I was using, however, after hand washing multiple glasses (no sponge used), and even trying it in an untraditional Yeti cup, the note was still prominent each time. I went so far as requesting a second bottle from the company as I was even under the assumption it just could have been a bad batch, however, the new bottle yielded the same results. If you can work past the wet sponge note, the rest of the sip is great. If Jeptha Creed can hone in the nose, this will be a well done bottled in bond bourbon. In the meantime, just be aware that you’ll first need to work past the wet sponge smell in order to enjoy the rest of the sip. - breakingbourbon.com

    Notes from the producers... NOSE: Sweet orange creme brulee, followed by bold baking spices, and dried cranberries. PALATE: Light caramel, vanilla, cinnamon, and lemongrass with undertones of sweet oak. FINISH: Long smooth buttery finish with whispers of ginger and cinnamon that dance across your tongue.

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    2023 Henschke Keyneton Euphonium
    Barossa, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $56. 99
    Bottle
    $683.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2026-2034)
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Rich, seamless and layered with it’s trademark polished feel.

    Keyneton Euphonium is composed of Shiraz sourced from up to 50-year-old vines growing in the Eden and Barossa Valleys, blended with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot from selected vineyards in both regions. The 2023 vintage is made up of 65% Shiraz, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Cabernet Franc matured in a mixture of 10% new French oak hogsheads for a period of 17 months.
    Dense inky black heart with a dark red hue. Aromas of dark plum, blackcurrant and liquorice sail through the nostrils with admirable intensity. Spicy vanillin cedar, gentle earthy tobacco, dried herb and pepper notes ensue. Rich, seamless and layered, the mid weighted palate carries its trademark polished feel with dark plum, liquorice and blackcurrant fruits to the fore. Blackberry, spicy vanillin cedar, earthy dried herb and peppered fennel elements lurk across the back half. Cashmere like tannins with a long, silky textured finish.
    Drink over the next 6-8 years.
    Alc. 14.5%

    Other Reviews……
    Shiraz Cabernet with a 2% splash of Cabernet Franc, Euphonium is a well composed example of the classic Aussie red. Offers a nice mix of Shiraz-lead ripe plums and blackberries married to Cabernet’s cassis, herbs and leaves and tied in unison by woody spices, red earth notes, dried flowers and cocoa. Maybe there is less savouriness this vintage compared to previous years; the ’23 seems more fruit-filled and buoyant in mood. Definitely energised as a three-year-old which is a good sign for further ageing potential. Drink 2026-2038.
    94 Points
    Jeni Port – WinePilot.com

    Drumshanbo Italian Fig and Laurel Gunpowder Irish Gin (700ml)
    IRELAND
    $86. 99
    Bottle
    $1043.88 Dozen
    ABV: 43%

    A limited-edition expression crafted by The Shed Distillery in collaboration with two-time world champion Italian mixologist, Bruno Vanzan. Purple viola fig and aromatic laurel are set against Drumshanbo’s standard lineup of citrus, including lemon, lime, and grapefruit, as well as the namesake Gunpowder green tea. 43% Alc./Vol.

    Other reviews... Fig may be a more subtle flavor to work with, but the gin captures a vibrantly sweet and juicy aroma that carries through the first sips. The more bitter and savory botanicals offer a solid counterbalance, and the gin finishes with just a hint of sweetness. With a richer, more rounded mouthfeel compared to a traditional London dry, the Gunpowder Irish Gin with Italian Fig & Laurel would make for a decadent spritz, the bubbles serving to lift the aromatics. Lean into the fruit-forward profile by mixing up a classic Tom Collins, or go for an extra juicy version of a Clover Club. - imbibemagazine.com

    ...The nose is intensely citrussy, perhaps the boldest and juiciest I’ve yet encountered from Drumshanbo/Gunpowder. It pours out of the glass with notes of frozen Lemonade, dried lime peel, and grapefruit soda that are equally tart and sweet. At first, the sweetness is all citrus-driven, but as it opens, jammy – almost balsamic – notes emerge, delivering fig preserves, marmalade, and grape must. Undertones of pine sap reveal a hint of the Tuscan juniper, but it struggles against such a diversity of high tone fruits. With even more time to open, notes of melon and bay leaf add a greener dimension but don’t do much to curb the sweetness. It’s a saccharine but still fascinating bouquet, complex and impressively layered. There’s not quite as much complexity, or sweetness for that matter, on the palate, which is probably for the best. But it’s just as well-built and structured with a soft, inviting texture. The front of the sip is juniper-forward with gently peppery traces of gunpowder tea, licorice, and citrus peel, the foundational gin on display. A generous dried fig sweetness is woven throughout, complimented by dustier, resinous notes of fir branches and laurel, dried herbs and caraway. The finish is clean and bright with an easy fadeout of juniper berry, candied fig, black licorice, and grapefruit peel. It’s a lot to unpack but shows well on its own or in simple cocktails. I remain impressed by how much unique flavor Gunpowder consistently weaves into these special gins. What will they think of next? - drinkhacker.com

    • Nick's Import
    The GlenAllachie 12 Year Old Moscatel Wood Finish Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)
    Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
    $149. 99
    Bottle
    $1799.88 Dozen
    ABV: 48%

    Initially aged for over 8 years in ex-Bourbon barrels and then finished for approximately 42 months in hand-selected Moscatel barriques (a Portuguese sweet dessert wine) imparting floral aromas and a luxuriously smooth texture. It's another decadent, fruit-forward Speysider, typical of GlenAllachie’s celebrated wood-finish lineup. Bottled exclusively for Europe, it's unlikely we'll see this one again! 48% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

    Other reviews... The Moscatel cask is mainly noticeable in the nose, where it pours out of the glass very sweet and sticky and light fruity (gooseberries, light grapes, star fruit, etc.). The fruit flavors integrate nicely into the light Glenallachie character without overwhelming the whisky. There is a slight spice in the finish, but it is much lighter than many of its distillery siblings. Overall, nice summer whisky with a lot of pressure and well-integrated alcohol. The cask influence is very restrained by Billy Walker standards and therefore somewhat unspectacular. - whiskybase.com

    • Nick's Import
    Highland Park Sky of Orkney 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)
    Orkney Islands, SCOTLAND
    $199. 99
    Bottle
    $2399.88 Dozen
    ABV: 46%

    'Sky of Orkney' is another Duty Free release. The flavour profile is reported to be on the drier side, offering heathered Orkney peat on the nose with a floral zing of lemon zest. Black cherries, cocoa nibs, honey and peat smoke follow on the palate offset by a hint of pistachio and a spicy, peaty finish. 46% Alc./Vol.

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    Waubs Harbour Port Royal Limited Edition Single Malt Australian Whisky (500ml)
    Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
    $250. 00
    Bottle
    $3000.00 Dozen
    ABV: 55.2%

    This is Waubs' take on a cigar malt - traditionally a bold & robust fortified cask whisky that pairs well with a cigar. Matured firstly in ex-Apera Sherry casks, then finished in incredibly rare 70 year old Tawny Port casks from Liebichwein winery in the Barossa Valley. The result is a whisky infused with sweet fruits, butter & cream from the Apera casks and big, rich sultana, musk & nutmeg from the old port casks. It's all brought together with an underlying maritime character from the oceanside maturation that’s unique to this distillery. 653 bottles were produced at 55.2% Alc./Vol.

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    Loaded Barrel Small Batch Series Bourbon Barrel Single Malt Australian Whisky (500ml)
    Melbourne, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $99. 99
    Bottle
    $1199.88 Dozen
    ABV: 44%

    A well-structured and very flavoursome whisky that captures the moreish character typical of the distillery. Generous vanilla-malt on the nose with a touch of orange spice cake, reflected on the palate, plush with malt, vanilla, toasted oak, a twang of spice and warming alcohol. Effortlessly juxtaposes American oak and malt richness to great effect, in a fashion that's becoming Loaded Barrel's signature style. 44% Alc./Vol. Tasted from a 25ml sample.

    • Nick's Import
    Highland Park Sea of Orkney 16 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)
    Orkney Islands, SCOTLAND
    $149. 99
    Bottle
    $1799.88 Dozen
    ABV: 44.5%

    A travel-retail exclusive matured in a combination of first-fill and refill sherry and American oak casks. Reviews suggest this is the more deeply flavoured of the re-branded series, balancing the distillery's signature heathered peat smoke with sweet, fruity, and nutty notes. 44.5% Alc./Vol.

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    2024 Tar & Roses Sangiovese
    Heathcote, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $24. 99
    Bottle
    $299.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2026-2030)
    ABV: 14.4%
    Closure: Stelvin

    A generously fleshed, mid weighted Sangiovese with a slightly chewy feel to the long juicy finish.

    Deep dark red black tinged colour with a dark red hue. Aromas of dark cherry and red currant flow through the nostrils followed by some dried herb, subtle liquorice and spicy earth notes. Rich dark cherry and ripe red currant fruits carry generous flesh across the mid weighted palate backed by notions of liquorice, earth and spicy dried herbs. Fine grained tannins with a slightly chewy feel to the long juicy finish.
    Drink over the next 3-4 years.
    Alc. 14.4%

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    2025 Tyrrell’s Estate Grown Chardonnay
    Hunter Valley, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA
    $32. 99
    Bottle
    $395.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2026-2030)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin

    A refined, highly moreish Hunter Valley Chardonnay that displays excellent length and intensity of flavour.

    Made entirely from Tyrrell’s famous HVD vineyard, these dry-grown blocks were planted in 1984 and 2003 and together they produce a modern style that has both richness and finesse.
    Brilliant pale straw colour with a greenish tinge around the outskirts and a watery hue. Elevated white peach and nectarine scents intermingle with dried honey, cashew, biscuity nougat and spice notes. Rich fleshy white peach, nectarine and dried honey flavours are layered across the medium bodied palate. Excellent length and intensity of flavour with citrusy nougat, subtle cashew and spice elements lending further nuance across the back half. Perfectly balanced, it’s fresh and focused yet gently creamy texturally. Finishes long, refined and highly moreish.
    Drink over the next 3-4 years.
    Alc. 13%

    Other Reviews…..
    A delicious, composed, modern chardonnay, nicely expansive with effortless generosity, comfortable in its own skin. Impeccably balanced fruit is at its heart. Made entirely from the dry-grown HVD vineyard, from blocks planted in '84 and '03. Satisfying, refreshing and sensational value. Drink by 2029.
    95 Points
    Toni Paterson - James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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    2025 Brokenwood Rosato
    AUSTRALIA
    $27. 99
    Bottle
    $335.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2026-2027)
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Dry and crisp with tangy acidity and a savoury finish.

    Made from a blend of 55% Sangiovese and 45% Nebbiolo sourced from vineyards in NSW and Victoria. Pale salmon pink tinged colour. Elevated aromatics of peach, blood orange and strawberry fills the nostrils followed by some musk and wet stone notes. Delicious peach, strawberry and blood orange fruits are underpinned by tangy acidity with infusions of rosewater and stony mineral elements lingering across the back half. Dry and crisp it has a savoury finish that shows some spice.
    Drink over the next year.
    Alc. 12.5%

    Other Reviews…..
    This elegant and graceful rosé is the taste of summer, with high tones of spiced lemon and peony accented by subtle crushed strawberries. The palate has the perfect amount of fruit weight and gentle savouriness, and the finish is refreshingly dry. Drink by 2027.
    96 Points
    Toni Paterson - James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

    This Rosé style from Brokenwood has become a bit of a hit since its release about 10 years ago. It’s a combination of the Italian varieties Nebbiolo from the north and Sangiovese from further south. It’s light-bodied, pale in colour, and slightly savoury in character, yet the light red fruits on the palate and floral aromas are absolutely engaging. It even gets a little bit of foot stomping during the making, and a small portion is fermented in old oak. The result is a wine that comes together beautifully. Absolutely scrumptious and ready for current drinking. Lovely stuff. Drink 2025-2029.
    94 Points
    Ray Jordan – WinePilot.com

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    2023 Clarendon Hills Liandra Syrah
    McLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $69. 99
    Bottle
    $839.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2026-2034)
    ABV: 13.9%
    Closure: Diam Cork

    Rich, medium to full bodied Syrah with a compact structure and focused acidity finishing generously fruited yet refined.

    Magnificent colour featuring an impenetrable inky black heart and an equally deep dark red black hue. Pronounced blackberry, liquorice and dark chocolate scents intermingle with earthy graphite, fennel, spicy vanillin cedar and pepper notes. Rich blackberry and liquorice fruits are layered across the medium to full bodied palate with elements of dark chocolate, spicy vanillin cedar, earth and subtle peppered fennel elements the undercard. Compact structure with focused acidity and polished yet sculptured tannins. Long, generously fruited yet refined conclusion.
    Drink over the next 6-8 years.
    Alc. 13.9%

    Other Reviews…..
    Continuing the style of these '23 syrahs, this is a relatively elegant affair, red fruited and more medium in heft, though it’s marked by an intense mineral spine and is laced with North African spices. To me, the syrahs from this year most clearly show the direction this pinnacle estate is steering in, towards more transparency, more fragrance, more approachability. And that’s at no cost to quality and engagement. Rather the opposite. Compressed raspberry and cherry, red plum, a slew of spices, the tannins refined yet commanding, the carry both graceful and intensely flavourful. Lovely. Drink by 2036.
    95 Points
    Marcus Ellis - James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

    The 2023 Liandra Syrah hails from Blewitt Springs, and the wine is typically aromatic, resplendent with pressed flowers, exotic spices and black olive tapenade. On the palate, the fruit is intensely dark, shaped by the signature Clarendon Hills oak (i.e., meaty, savory, spicy), and yet it exhibits attractive levity. It's a beautiful wine, one that expresses with elegance in this cool vintage. 13.9% alcohol, sealed under Diam.
    95 Points
    Erin Larkin – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

    • Nick's Import
    Highland Park Land of Orkney 14 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)
    Orkney Islands, SCOTLAND
    $99. 99
    Bottle
    $1199.88 Dozen
    ABV: 42.3%

    A duty-free exclusive Highland Park (previously known as "Loyalty of the Wolf"). This is a subtly sweet and smoky whisky with a light gold colour. Expect aromas and flavours of baked apples, toasted cinnamon, Madagascan vanilla and light heathered peat smoke. 42.3% Alc./Vol.

    • Nick's Import
    Ciroc Limonata Flavoured Vodka (700ml)
    FRANCE
    $79. 99
    Bottle
    $959.88 Dozen
    ABV: 37.5%

    This naturally flavoured vodka will transport your taste buds to a Mediterranean summer. Invigorating lemons give an initial burst of tartness and sweetness while being elegantly balanced with the juice and zest of bright, bold limes. The lemony lime brightness gradually fades into a soft, lingering sweetness. Five times distilled from grapes. 37.5% Alc./Vol.

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    2024 Toolleen Ridge Heathcote Shiraz
    Heathcote, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $23. 99
    Bottle
    $287.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Rich juicy black fruits with muscular tannins and a firmly built, chewy finish of ample length.

    Dense inky black heart with a dark red black tinged hue. Blackpepper infused aromas of black cherry and liquorice emerge from the glass followed by scorched earth and spicy vanillin cedar notes. Rich juicy black cherry and liquorice fruits are framed by a muscular tannin structure. Solid concentration with a blackpepper infused back drop of scorched earth, dried meats and spicy vanillin cedar. Firmly built, chewy finish of ample length.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 14.5%

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    • Biodynamic
    2023 Domaine La Florane a Fleur Cotes du Rhone
    Cotes du Rhone, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
    $39. 99
    Bottle
    $479.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Diam Cork

    Juicy red to dark fruits with good freshness and a peppery finish.

    A blend of Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault and Carignan. Deep dark red black tinged colour with a dark red hue. Peppered dark raspberry and red liquorice scents intermix with earthy graphite and dried herb notes. Juicy red liquorice, red to dark raspberry and cherry fruits meld into an earthy graphite like back drop of peppery dried herbs. Fine grained tannins with good freshness and a peppery red to dark fruited finish of medium length.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 14%

    Other Reviews…..
    A fruity, juicy and playful blend of grenache, syrah, cinsault and carignan. It has aromas of strawberries, raspberries and mild spices. Medium-bodied with fine tannins. Silky and charming, with a delicious finish. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drink now.
    90 Points
    JamesSuckling.com

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    • Hot Item
    • Organic
    • Reduced
    2024 Domaine Saint-Damien Plan de Dieu Cotes du Rhone Villages Vieilles Vignes
    Cotes du Rhone Villages, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
    Reduced from $34.99
    $29. 99
    Bottle
    $359.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Cork

    A blend of 80% Grenache and 20% Mourvèdre sourced from the lower terraced parcels of the Plan de Dieu lieu-dit, in the commune of Violès. The Grenache vines are over 70 years old and come from two sites, one planted on red clay and the other on galets (smooth river-worn pebbles). The younger Mourvèdre vines are planted on sandy soil. The wine is fermented for 30 days in concrete vats, then matured for 10 months in a mix of concrete tanks and large old 50 hL oak foudres.

    An uber delicious Cotes du Rhone bursting with energy and intense succulent fruit.

    Midnight black core with a vibrant dark purple red hue. Fragrant red to dark raspberry, liquorice and ripe blueberry scents engulf the nostrils with some earthy incense, provincial herb and pepper notes also evident. Rich, juicy dark raspberry, liquorice and blueberry fruits are delivered with impressive intensity and energy. Earthy incense, provincial herb and pepper elements lend further interest. Chewy tannins with a long, fresh, succulently fruited finish laced with blackpepper.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 14.5%

    Offshore Premium Alkaline Vodka (750ml)
    New South Wales, AUSTRALIA
    $69. 99
    Bottle
    $839.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    Established in 2021, Offshore is an award-winning Australian spirit and the world's only alkaline vodka. A patented process that includes a five-time distillation from 100% local wheat followed by blending with pH 9-10 alkaline water results in a dangerously smooth, clean, silky taste. 40% Alc./Vol.

    Double Gold, 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

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    2023 Il Palazzo La Curia Rosato
    Tuscany, ITALY
    $24. 99
    Bottle
    $299.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now (2026)
    ABV: 12%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Silky textured with citrusy acidity and a dry, savoury finish.

    Salmon orange tinged colour. Blood orange and citrus aromas mix with some peach and stony mineral notes. Silky textured, the palate features nectarine, blood orange and strawberry fruits over a slatey mineral back drop. Citrusy acidity with a dry, savoury finish.
    Drink now.
    Alc. 12%

    Dingle Pot Still Vodka (700ml)
    IRELAND
    $86. 99
    Bottle
    $1043.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    From the village bearing its name, Dingle Vodka seeks to set substance before branding, creating a vodka that stands out for its quality first. In the process, grain spirit is distilled five times - and they say it makes all the difference. That's followed up by charcoal filtration before the vodka is cut with water drawn from a well 240 feet beneath the distillery. The result is a vodka of incredible purity with just a touch of sweetness and a softness that takes many people by surprise. Sippable straight, in Vodka Martinis, or mix it up in a Moscow Mule or Espresso Martini where Dingle's creamy texture will help amplify the mouthfeel. 40% Alc./Vol.

    Other reviews... Best Irish Vodka at the Irish Whiskey Awards — including wins in 2015, 2017, 2018, and 2024.

    Gold / 94 points and Vodka of the Year at the 2022 USA Spirits Ratings.

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    2024 Christopher Patrice Petit Chablis
    Chablis, FRANCE
    $49. 99
    Bottle
    $599.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2026-2029)
    ABV: 12%
    Closure: Diam Cork

    A fresh, energetic Chablis with brisk acidity and a river stone laden conclusion.

    Brilliant pale straw colour with straw tinged edges and a watery hue. Pear, lime and dried honey scents emanate from the glass trailed by some wet stone and subtle saline like notes. Fresh and energetic yet possessing a textural mid palate feel, pear, lime and subtle dried honey flavours overlay a wet stone and oyster shell like minerality. Brisk acidity with a river stone laden conclusion.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 12%

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    2022 Vinea Marson Grazia
    Alpine Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $34. 99
    Bottle
    $419.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2026-2027)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Light and very dry yet possessing a textural mid palate with a lingering salted almond like character across the mid length finish.

    Bright yellow straw colour with a watery hue. Elevated peach and yellow nectarine aromas mix with hints of toast, bees wax and spicy quince. Light and very dry yet possessing a textural mid palate, dried pear, quince and nectarine fruits interact with subtle oily toast, salted almond and spicy bees wax like characters. Brisk acidity with a lingering salted almond like character across the mid length finish.
    Drink over the next year.
    Alc. 13%

    Other Reviews…..
    Waxy, textural, floral and full of spice. Aromas of honeysuckle, lanolin, citrus blossoms, jasmine, preserved lemons, white vermouth and salted nuts. The palate is mid-weighted and textural, with slight phenolic grip and a rounded mouthfeel carried by a fine line of acidity, a salty finish and plenty of fruit concentration. Delicious. Drink or hold. Screw cap.
    95 Points
    JamesSuckling.com

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    2021 Balnaves of Coonawarra Shiraz
    Coonawarra, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $29. 99
    Bottle
    $359.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Rich and lush with medium to full body weight and a chewy mouth feel.

    Dense pitch black heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Blackberry, black cherry and liquorice aromas fill the nostrils followed by some scorched earth, vanillin cedar and peppered fennel notes. Rich, lush black cherry, liquorice and blackberry fruits decorate the medium to full bodied palate with scorched earth, vanillin cedar and blackpepper the undercard. Chewy mouth feel with a sturdy tannin structure and generous medium to long conclusion.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 14.5%

    Other Reviews……
    Fruit is sourced from the Paulownia and Vortmann Vineyards. Fermented with 28% whole bunches and matured in large-format French oak (34% new) for 13 months. A bouquet of baked boysenberries, mulberries and ripe cherries followed by a concoction of baking spices, caraway, vanilla and cardamom. Pumpernickel bread, pressed prune pits and black olive. The acidity is perfectly poised like a tiger ready to spring with silky tannins that draw out the length of flavour on the palate. It is wholesome in its generosity and yet svelte in its frame. A class act and astonishing for the price. Drink by 2028.
    95 Points
    Shanteh Wale - James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

    The 2021 Shiraz is a poised expression with bursts of blackberry, pepper and cherry compote aromas. At present, oak feels a little heavy against a backdrop of blackcurrant and licorice flavors. However, the density of flavor and impressive sustained length suggest this wine will come together—it just needs time. Drink 2030-2038.
    93 Points
    Angus Hughson – Vinous

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    2022 Schwarz Wine Co. The Grower Grenache
    Barossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $27. 99
    Bottle
    $335.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2026-2030)
    ABV: 14.2%
    Closure: Stelvin

    A rich, sleek and highly seductive Grenache.

    Deep dark red colour with black toned edges and a dark red hue. Expressive dark raspberry and liquorice aromas mix with fennel, scorched earth and pepper. Rich succulent dark raspberry, liquorice and dark cherry fruits carry a plush feel across the medium bodied palate. Scorched earth and peppered fennel elements lie underneath. Velvet smooth tannins with a long, sumptuous finish.
    Drink over the next 3-4 years.
    Alc. 14.2%

    Other Reviews…..
    The second release of a grenache under 'The Grower' label for Jason Schwarz. Vibrant magenta-splashed crimson with aromas of red cherry, plum and cranberry fruits cut with gingery spice, cola, dried meats, pressed flowers and earth. Some nice mocha tones flow in on the palate, which shows fine, sandy tannin grip and spiced plums on the exit. Drink by 2032.
    92 Points
    Dave Brookes - James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

    This is the kind of wine that you have a pretty good feeling you’ll love, as soon as you twist open the screw cap. It filled the room with beautiful aromas of confectionery, raspberry, strawberry, red cherry, spice and violets (plus a touch of gaminess), with a colour that screamed youthful energy (something I needed after a long day of work). After a bit of air, some black pepper and darker cherry tones appear. The palate is oh-so-bright and cheerful, with a silky feel. It holds up incredibly well on the second night, hiding its 14.2% alcohol really well, and still has a lot of life left in it.
    93 Points
    Brendan Black – WinePilot.com

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    Bardstown Bourbon Co. 6 Year Old Single Barrel Cask Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml) - Whiskey Hunt Australia Selection
    Kentucky, UNITED STATES
    $169. 99
    Bottle
    $2039.88 Dozen
    ABV: 60.4%

    Releasing small amounts of its own bourbon since 2019, Bardstown Distillery has quickly earned a place as one of the most exciting new producers in Kentucky. This high-rye six year old was 'love at first taste' and a unanimous choice for the Whisky Hunt crew, standing out for being "...super balanced, with a fudgey, clean caramel richness that just coats your palate." Produced from a mashbill of 60% corn, 36% rye and 4% malted barley, the nose offers a classic bourbon sniff, rich with caramel, vanilla bean, orange-filled dark chocolates and hints of peppermint, mirrored on the palate with the addition of a little peach nectar. Fine chewy tannins control the sweetness, keeping the delivery taut and structured. Cocoa, a puff of smoke and subtle rye mintiness wrap up the finish in style. Showing almost effortless poise at high proof while offering the best of classic American profiles, this is a great barrel pick. 198 bottles were imported at 60.4% Alc./Vol. Tasted from a 15ml sample.

    Notes from the importers... ... Aroma: Oak and orange zest upfront, with layers of brown sugar and light tobacco. Palate: Stone fruits and orange peel lead, followed by oak and brown sugar. A touch of barrel char adds depth, while a Werther’s-style caramel note softens and rounds everything out. Finish: Long, coating, and gently warming, with lingering caramel and spice.

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    2024 Chalmers Nero d’Avola
    Heathcote, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $27. 99
    Bottle
    $335.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)
    ABV: 12.7%
    Closure: Stelvin

    A mid weighted Nero with savoury cherry fruits, energetic acidity and a relatively elegant finish.

    Dark red in colour with black toned edges and a red to dark red hue. Spicy dark cherry and liquorice aromas intermingle with earthy incense and subtle dried herb notes. Mid weighted the palate features savoury morello and dark cherry as well as some liquorice fruit. Earthy incense like characters, delicate dried herb and spice elements sit in the background. Energetic acidity and fine gravelly tannins with a relatively elegant finish.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 12.7%

    Other Reviews…..
    Wild fermentation in stainless steel, whole berry, mlf, unfined. Sicily's bold, sweet fruited nero is making a real connection with Aussie drinkers. The fruit is the thing, so bright and red-berried in a world of cherries, raspberries and plums, with equally lively spiciness. There's another side to the wine, too, a smoked charcuterie side, earthy, savoury, dressed in wild herbs and red licorice and delivered on sinewy tannins and brisk acidity. And, boy, does it last on the tongue. Drink by 2029.
    91 Points
    Jeni Port - James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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