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2018 Nicks Secret RO Limited Release Barossa Shiraz

Barossa, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

Reduced from $64.99
$29. 99
Bottle
$359.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2024-2030)

ABV: 14%

Closure: Stelvin

This Barossa Shiraz hails from a big name producer and comes with critic’s praise galore making it a no brainer buy at this heavily reduced price. Utilising the talents of highly acclaimed winemaker Larry Cherubino, fruit has been sourced from vines ranging between 20-60 years old with maturation taking place in mixture of new and 1 year old tight grained low toast French oak for a period of 12 months.
Rich, seductive and silky yet gorgeously refined.
Dense pitch black core with a dark red black tinged hue. Wafting from the glass are aromas of ripe blackberry, liquorice and dark plum which are complimented by vanillin cedar, fennel and peppered earth notes. Rich, silky textured and relatively refined in its feel for Barossa Shiraz, the medium to full bodied palate is layered with blackberry, dark plum and liquorice fruits. Spicy vanillin cedar, subtle notions of scorched earth and peppered fennel like characters lie underneath. Understated in its power it possesses beautifully polished, velvet smooth tannins and finishes long, plush and finessed.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 14%
Other Reviews…..
Always fascinating to compare the same wine from different vintages and the release of these two Barossa Shiraz, from 2017 and this one from 2018, allow us to do just that. As thoroughly impressive as the 2017 is, this wine wins hands down. But then, with 2018 such a superb vintage for the region, that is exactly what you’d expect. The sources of fruit for this wine, and the techniques employed by Larry Cherubino to make it, are the same for both vintages (a mix of vineyards from both the Barossa and Eden Valleys with vines ranging between twenty and sixty years of age, open fermented on skins for 4-6 weeks, and then aged in a mix of new and one-year-old tight-grained, low toast French oak barriques).
The wine is black/purple in colour. There is a gloriously decadent nose, plush with black fruits, black olives and chocolate. Finely balanced with serious concentration, a joy now but if you have good cellaring conditions, twenty years will be a doddle. Seamless, with an ideal acid/fruit balance, velvety tannins and great length, this is a superb Shiraz from a top year. It just oozes chocolate and class. Drink 2024-2036.
97 points
Ken Gargett – WinePilot.com
Larry Cherubino heads to the Barossa and Eden Valleys to source fruit for this deeply flavoured, limited-release wine. Glossy and elegant, the wine resonates with ripe satsuma plum, blackberry fruits and classy French oak nuance. The Barossa Valley provides the richness and horsepower and the cooler Eden Valley the graceful line. Tight fine tannin and drive. A wonderfully balanced and textural release. Drink by 2035.
95 points
Dave Brookes – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion
The fruit for this refined example of Barossa shiraz from a marvelous vintage has come from a number of low-yielding sites in the Barossa and Eden Valleys. It would seem the cooler Eden Valley has contributed to the overall structure and graceful lines of the shiraz, while taking nothing from the traditional flavour profile that is Barossa. The wine went through largely traditional winemaking before heading into 12 months of low toast and significantly, very fine-grained French oak. Rich and lavish palate held with a fine focus as it extended effortlessly to a very long finish. This has great ageing potential. Drink 2024-2036.
96 points
Ray Jordan – WinePilot.com
Very deep, youthful, rich red/purple colour and a similarly rich, ripe, layered bouquet of dark plum, pepper spice, blackberry and dark chocolate, with a high note of oyster shell. Full bodied, decadently rich and supple in the mouth, the texture sliding gloriously across the palate. Long, harmonious follow through. A totally delicious shiraz.
Drink 2021-2038
96 points
Huon Hooke – The Real Review

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Warninks Scharreleieren (Free-range eggs) Advocaat Liqueur (700ml)

NETHERLANDS

$34. 99
Bottle
$419.88 Dozen

ABV: 14%

Advocaat is derived from the Dutch word "Advocatenborrel" which means 'the drink of Advocates and Lawyers'. Its rich content of protein and minerals with fine brandy obviously provided food for legal argument! This special edition is made from egg yolks derived from free range chickens. It has a soft, creamy taste and texture. Spoon it neat with a dollop of whipped cream, also delicious over ice cream, cake or custard. 14% Alc./Vol.

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Old Monk The Legend Indian Rum (750ml)

INDIA

$69. 99
Bottle
$839.88 Dozen

ABV: 42.8%

This rather quaint, unpretentious brand is a spirits icon in its homeland. Launched in 1954, it's garnered a massive following despite little to no advertising. Indeed, word of mouth and a loyal customer base has seen it maintain its title as one of the leading dark rums in the world. The seven year old remains the most popular, with the "Supreme" & "Legend" fast gaining ground. The latter are aged for 12 years and blended with much older spirits. Beyond India, Old Monk is now widely exported - from Africa to the Middle East and now, good news for homesick Indians - a small volume of Old Monk Rum has finally made it to Australia! Described as a "Very Old Vatted" Rum, this is the pinnacle of the collection, presented in a special 'head' decanter. 42.8% Alc./Vol.

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Brondums Snaps Aquavit (700ml)

DENMARK

$79. 99
Bottle
$959.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

Produced from a recipe dating back to 1840. 'Brondums Snaps' is a crystal clear akvavit with a milder caraway flavour. Enjoy ice-cold as an aperitif or digestif, with beer as a chaser or with cold dishes and all sorts of cheese. Brondums is also the first choice amongst Danes who like to experiment by adding their own flavourings to aquavit, such as herbs, spices and fruits. 40% Alc./Vol.

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Bakery Hill Eldorado Second Edition Single Malt Australian Whisky (500ml)

Victoria, AUSTRALIA

$225. 00
Bottle
$2700.00 Dozen

ABV: 55%

Taking a slightly different route from the previous release, this year's El Dorado was filled into a Seppeltsfield Barossa Valley Apera cask for eighteen months before a final maturation in an ex-Bourbon barrel for just on three years. An immediate richness to the nose yields vanilla, caramel fudge and date cake, perfectly mirrored on the palate where there's also fabulous mouthfeel and balance, the whisky finishing with hints of salted crackers, bittersweet dark chocolate, American oak shavings and wood spices. Despite the dessert themed profile, malt remains at its core. Alongside a handful of single casks, it's one of the most impressive Bakery Hills we've tasted to date. 345 bottles at 55% Alc./Vol.

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2023 Le Petit Mouton de Mouton Rothschild Pre-Arrival Offer

Pauillac, Bordeaux, FRANCE

$399. 00
Bottle
$4788.00 Dozen

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
Aromas of dark berries, cassis and cigar wrapper introduce the 2023 Le Petit Mouton, a medium-bodied, fleshy wine with good depth and density, its lively core of fruit framed by sweet, powdery tannins, concluding with a penetrating finish. It's a blend of 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot.
91-93 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Apr 27, 2024)
The 2023 Le Petit-Mouton is fabulous. It could easy be a Grand Vin at another address. Rich, ample and beautifully resonant in the glass, the 2023 impresses with its notable palate presence. Dark red cherry, pomegranate, cinnamon, rose petal and new leather are some of the many notes that build. The 2023 is seriously impressive. Wow! Drink 2027-2043.
93-95 points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous
This is a tighter and more compact Petit Mouton with a full-bodied, compact palate that is framed nicely by the tannins. Savory and juicy. Structured. Contained. 79% cabernet sauvignon, 12% merlot, 7% cabernet franc and 2% petit verdot. Better than 2022?
95-96 points
James Suckling
Cigar box, tobacco, flowers, smoke, truffle, mint, and creme de cassis form the nose. On the palate, the wine is packed with ripe, juicy, flavorful currants, herbs, spice, and black raspberries. There is length, purity, and freshness. Perhaps, most importantly, you have lift, sweetness, and creamy textures on the mid-palate, and finish. The wine blends 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12.% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot.13.3% ABV, 3.74 pH. Drink from 2028-2050.
92-94 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 2026.
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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Stauning Smoke Danish Single Malt Whisky (700ml)

DENMARK

$149. 99
Bottle
$1799.88 Dozen

ABV: 47%

Made using barley smoked over heather and local peat, this is a nice addition to Stauning's core range. The style echoes Ardmore or peated Arran's with more sweet wood smoke or Highland peat than maritime character; the whisky glides across the tongue with a creamy, malty middle that gets lightly fruity and finely tannic towards the finish. Spices build, the smokiness persisting like a silky glaze over the malt, adding texture and length, ending with a delicious warming tang. Matured for 5-6 years in a mix of first-fill Bourbon, Madeira, Jamaica Rum and Virgin American oak casks. 47% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered. Batch 1-2022 tasted from a 50ml sample.
Other reviews... Gold color. Grainy aromas and flavors of whole grain bread dough, roasted sesame, cedar, arugula, incense, and wet barrel with a round, crisp, medium body and a tingling, medium-length finish displaying accents of green peppercorns. A young, zesty Whisky with a flashy, oaky style. Gold Medal - tastings.com

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Stauning Floor Malted Danish Rye Whisky (700ml)

DENMARK

$129. 99
Bottle
$1559.88 Dozen

ABV: 48%

Stauning's first official product remains one of their best. Direct-fire distilled from floor malted rye and matured for 3-4 years in new American oak, this big yet balanced Danish whisky offers generous rye character from start to finish. Dense, toasty grains on the nose follow through to a full bodied, rounded, spiced-up delivery that pulls through flavours of crusty rye fruit bread as well as hints of caraway, vanilla bean and dark chocolate, ending tactile, oily and intense. Slightly restrained in terms of overall length, but lots of oomph for rye lovers to enjoy and experiment with. 48% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered. Batch 4-2022 tasted from a 50ml sample.
Other reviews... The best [malted ryes] I have encountered is from Alberta. Stauning has a different persona, retaining some of the sharper elements of unmalted rye, too. And from this evidence it is taking a quite and now magnificent shape. 94.5 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2023
Distilled predominantly from floor-malted locally grown rye, the first impression is one of spiciness, with peppercorn, clove, cardamom, dark rye bread, dried apple rings, cinnamon bark, and pear. It's like a country kitchen in the fall. The taste is initially light and creamy, like malted milk, though the body fattens up with red apple, cranberry, clove, and pepper, ending with Bramley apples and a pleasant spiciness. 88 points - whiskyadvocate.com
...A captivating whisky full of intriguing complexity. Broad flavours of bacon and smoky peat balance beautifully with the zesty tang of citrus fruit, sweet corn and pepper. A hint of tea gives an extra level of deliciousness. Incredibly drinkable. 96 points - International Wine & Spirits Competition

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Imbue Distillery Citrus Agave Spirit (700ml)

Victoria, AUSTRALIA

$64. 99
Bottle
$779.88 Dozen

ABV: 37%

While this can't be called Tequila because it falls outside of the designated production area, it's actually made using Mexican Blue Agaves, fermented and distilled by Imbue right here in Melbourne! They blended their house-made citrus liqueur with a juicy mix of seasonal citrus off-cuts (pink grapefruit, orange, lemon, lime, blood orange etc.) which not only minimises wastage but makes it super simple for your Summer Margaritas, Palomas and Sunrises - no Triple Sec required - just grab your shaker and mix up the joy! 37% Alc./Vol.

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The Lark Distillery Dark Lark 2024 Release Single Malt Australian Whisky (500ml)

Tasmania, AUSTRALIA

$250. 00
Bottle
$3000.00 Dozen

ABV: 43%

The 2024 edition of Dark Lark has a re-vamped presentation featuring the Tasmanian Aurora Australis. Expect an approachable after-dinner malt with layers of mocha, honeycomb, light oak and caramalised pineapple aromas and flavours. 43% Alc./Vol.

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Dead Reckoning Three Continents Blended Rum (700ml)

Adelaide, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

$139. 99
Bottle
$1679.88 Dozen

ABV: 50.3%

Dead Reckoning call this their 'hot house' rum – otherwise known as Dead reckoning TCB. Justin Boseley wanted to create a blend using three rums from three distilleries from three different continents. He also wanted to use cane juice as well as molasses based rums. The final blend is a trifecta of rums: 8% Guyanese (Diamond distillery), 56% South African (Mhoba) and 36% Vietnamese (Sampan distillery) created from three different stills - a Port Mourant double wooden vat single retort, an Enmore Coffee twin column and a Diamond Versailles single wooden vat single retort. The final twist in this bottling was when Justin decided to age the barrel in his steel-sided garage in Adelaide, South Australia. The vessel of choice was a level three char 200L x-Makers Mark bourbon barrel. He made a rack and wheeled the barrel into the afternoon sun, every single afternoon for the 18-month period, also agitating the liquid and sloshing it around. Overnight it was brought inside where it naturally cooled, opening and closing & contracting the internal oak barrel grain, helping the spirit to cycle in and out of the wood. The rum's temperature reached a maximum of 52° and a minimum of 2° over the aging period and experienced a huge 7.8% increase in ABV and a 27% loss to the angel's share. The end result tastes well beyond its true age; Rich and viscous with layers of stone fruit flavours. 50.3% Alc./Vol. 185 bottles are on offer.
Other reviews... Palate: The mix of still types gives this a creamy mouthfeel, but still a sense of ‘crispness’ of the column still. A medium pepper hit – but that tames very quickly and is much subdued by the second sip. There’s more funky tropical fruit here, but also liquorice, sweet caramel and even some very tame leather notes. Finish: That big sweet funky ester train just keeps on a-rollin’. The pot still percentage keeps the oilyness going well into the finish – real chewy stuff. So many sweet fruits and lolly-memories tumble and spin and dash in and out. This is a big, juicy and utterly delightful rum that is also a bit of a chameleon on your palate. Just when you think you’ve got it pegged, you pour another glass and find a new note that reminds you of something almost-forgotten from your childhood. In the subsequent drams since first penning these notes I’ve also picked up milk-bottle lollies, honey-jumble biscuits, tinned pineapple, sherbet and even a bubble gum from my very early days as a kindy kid in Switzerland who’s name I’ve forgotten – but I certainly remember that taste. It’s a rum you’re going to want another of to see if you did taste that… and another just to be sure. - rumtribe.com.au

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Belgrove Wholly Shit Smokin' Barrel Rye Whisky (500ml)

Tasmania, AUSTRALIA

$149. 99
Bottle
$1799.88 Dozen

ABV: 52%

The smokey flavours in whiskies are usually made by burning peat to dry the freshly malted (sprouted) grain. Sometimes different materials are burnt to produce different flavours. There are many compounds in smoke that get carried through the production process. When these compounds are distilled only some of them boil off and are captured in the final product. To produce this very smokey Tassie Rye, Peter Bignell injected the smoke from burning sheep dung into an empty wet barrel, capturing more of those genuine smoke compounds. It's a very different profile from the normal peated whiskies, summed up by Bignell as "bush fire in a bottle." 52% Alc./Vol.

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Speyburn 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND

$149. 99
Bottle
$1799.88 Dozen

ABV: 46%

A big seller in the US, but almost unkown in Australia, since 1991 Speyburn has been a part of the Inverhouse group with their fifteen year old debuting in 2017. The set up is slightly unusual, including steam driven stills and worm tubs. The result has been described as "...a deliberately sulphury new make [think Knockdhu, Dalwhinnie, Glenkinchie] which changes in cask to reveal the singular delicate, fragrant character which lies underneath." 46% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... Well done: Not an off sherry butt in sight, helping to make this an enjoyably rich and fulsome malt. One of the most inventive and sympathetic Speyburns of all time. 91 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2023
...A mix of American and Spanish oak casks was used to mature this addition to the core range. A big blast of orchard and tropical fruits characterizes the early nose, along with honey, vanilla, and toffee. The palate also majors in fruit, this time principally oranges, plus caramel, cinnamon, milk chocolate, and lots of vanilla. The finish is quite short, with banana and ginger. 88 points - whiskyadvocate.com
... Colour: pale gold. Nose: leafier than the official 10, grassier, with even more raw barley, green tea leaves, grapeseed oil, some kind of greener plasticine, clay… Something clearly musty as well, the potato pit… etc. I find it really austere, but this rusticity’s pretty interesting. Unusual for sure. Mouth: rather sweeter and rounder, but all the leafy elements are still sitting there in the shadows. Vanilla-ed porridge, leather, bitter oranges, green tea, hints of spinach and sorrel… Good body at a good strength. Finish: rather long, rather on spices. Green spices, naturally, cardamom, a touch of mustard… Comments: serious whisky, perhaps a tad unsexy at times but at least it feels very honest, which I like. 80 points - whiskyfun.com

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Kozuru Mellowed Excellence Shochu (700ml)

JAPAN

$109. 99
Bottle
$1319.88 Dozen

ABV: 41%

Produced from 100% rice and matured in American oak puncheons for three to six years, this Japanese specialty blurs the lines between whisky and shochu bearing a resemblance to middle-aged Lowland grain or blended Scotch. Vanilla wafers and sweet cereals on the nose follow in a light, silky delivery with malty, biscuity flavours, delicate vanilla, budding citrus oils and a spicy, finely tannic, dried grass and vanilla finish. This spirit's delicate character is easily lost with too much dilution. A few ice cubes are sufficient, or use it as a base for Summer long drinks. 41% Alc.Vol.
Other reviews... Gentle aromas of baked apples, plums and sweet vanilla with a complex and well-integrated palate. A powerful creamy texture and a soft oaky finish with dried fruits giving a balanced touch of sweetness. 98 points - International Wine & Spirits Competition
...Colour me (pleasantly) surprised! I found the Mellowed Kozuru really fantastic! It was incredibly vibrant and flavor forward but at the same time mellow and rounded, with a great flavour palette of florals and honey. This would be comparable to a hybrid of a sweet Sauternes white wine meeting a slightly dry Sake, moving from one profile to the latter. It’s got a really delightful creamy texture, depth and richness too - bright flavours surrounded by spices over an almost syrupy texture. It really striked me as elegant. The cask aging really did a great job of mellowing it out - and to that end, I couldn’t tease out any sense of the cask. There was no tannins or oakiness to be had, which I found really interesting as well. It’s as if the aging took place sans the woodiness of the cask. This was really approachable and friendly, very enjoyable to drink and definitely a stunner, quite unlike any other Shochu I’ve had in terms of depth, elegance and complexity. Top tier stuff! - 88bamboo.co

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2023 Chateau Bastor-Lamontagne (375ml) Pre-Arrival Offer

Sauternes, Bordeaux, FRANCE

$35. 99
Bottle
$431.88 Dozen

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
The 2023 Bastor-Lamontagne is terrific. In fact, this is one of the best vintages I have tasted. Passion fruit, pineapple, tangerine peel and mint are all beautifully lifted. Bastor-Lamontagne is always on the lighter, more airy side of Sauternes. The 2023 offers plenty of that finesse, but with a bit more mid-palate creaminess than in recent years. This is very fine effort. Drink 2026-2043.
92-94 points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous
Medium-sweet with a subtle spiciness. Lots of dried fruit with a floral and lemongrass undertone. Honeysuckle. Hints of lemon and dried apple. Excellent balance and finesse. 80% semillon and 20% sauvignon blanc.
93-94 points
James Suckling
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 2026.
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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2023 Chateau La Tour Blanche (375ml) Pre-Arrival Offer

Sauternes, Bordeaux, FRANCE

$61. 99
Bottle
$743.88 Dozen

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
The 2023 La Tour Blanche is a deep, heady Sauternes. Apricot, mint, white flowers and orange confit are some of the many notes that build as the 2023 shows off its class. There is a real sense of creaminess married with power and intensity that distinguishes this edition of La Tour Blanche. Drink 2030-2053.
93-95 points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous
There’s a density to this, with some caramel and spice to the dried-apricot and apple character. It’s medium-bodied and medium-sweet with a medium finish.
90-91 points
James Suckling
Bright floral character, intensely spiced, this is exuberant and silky, with bright citrus and lime zest, fresh fig and white pear, great quality that maintains lift despite a tiny 3.5hl/ha yield.
94 points
Jane Anson
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 2026.
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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2023 Chateau Sigalas Rabaud (375ml) Pre-Arrival Offer

Sauternes, Bordeaux, FRANCE

$58. 99
Bottle
$707.88 Dozen

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
The 2023 Sigalas Rabaud is still taking shape in barrel, yet it possesses notable depth and textural richness, even in this somewhat unsettled state. I especially admire its dynamic energy and overall vibrancy. White peach, jasmine, spice, mint and exotic flowers all grace a Sauternes that is distinguished by its flavor concentration and complexity. Drink 2027-2043.
92-94 points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous
This has a sweet spiced-pear, apple-tart and light honey character. Sweet, medium-bodied palate and a salty, spicy finish. Fresh and balanced.
92-93 points
James Suckling
This has lovely bitter orange zest with grip and tension wrapped up in luscious perserved lemons and marmalade. Super enjoyable, lifts through the palate, and showcases the pleasures of the vintage. Great quality. 140g/l residual sugar. Lambert des Granges family.
95 points
Jane Anson
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 2026.
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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2023 Chateau Rayne Vigneau (375ml) Pre-Arrival Offer

Sauternes, Bordeaux, FRANCE

$56. 99
Bottle
$683.88 Dozen

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
The 2023 Rayne Vigneau is a wild, exotic Sauternes. Pear, jasmine, tropical fruit and hints of white truffle are some of the many aromas and flavors that give the 2023 its complex, wonderfully dynamic personality. Understated, airy and nuanced, Rayne Vigneau is compelling in 2023. Drink 2030-2048.
92-94 points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous
There’s spice, botrytis, dried-apple and orange-peel character. Medium-bodied, sweet and refined. Not the richest example, but there’s purity to it.
91-92 points
James Suckling
Enjoyably concentrated and intense, highly spiced as are many of the Sauternes wines in this vintage due to small yields, which gives focus and a welcome edge of bitterness to the exuberant nectarine, pineapple and fresh fig flavours. Silky texture. Vincent Labagère director.
93 points
Jane Anson
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 2026.
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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2023 Ministry of Clouds Riesling

Clare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

$29. 99
Bottle
$359.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2024-2030)

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Stelvin

After almost three decades of shared experience in the wine industry, Bernice Ong and Julian Forwood decided to have a crack at their own venture sourcing fruit mainly from high quality vineyards in McLaren Vale to produce wines under their Ministry of Clouds label. Further broadening their portfolio they also added other varieties including Riesling from the Clare Valley.
2023 was the third year in a row to experience a cool growing season in the Clare Valley resulting in intensely flavoured Rieslings with healthy natural acidity and exceptional length. 93% of the grapes were sourced from the terrarossa/ red loam laid over limestone of the renowned Watervale subregion often referred to as "The Golden Mile", with picking times staggered to retain natural acidity. The balance was sourced from the lean, hungry and rocky soils characteristic of the cooler and later ripening hills of Penwortham.
A glorious explosion of scrumptious lime and citrus fruit.
Surrounding the brilliant water like core are distinct highlights of green. Intense aromas of lime, citrus and orange rind soar out the glass combining with talc, green apple and chalky mineral notes along the way. The explosive, super scrumptious palate sees lime and citrus fruits burst across it with terrific force, concentration and textural volume. Green apple, orange rind, chalky talc and flinty mineral characters ensue. Juicy, mouth watering acidity finishing exceptionally long, pure and crunchy.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 12.5%
Other Reviews….
Watervale and Penwortham. I sat down to taste these wines with co-winemaker Julian Forwood, and I said, this smells of lavender, and he was quite happy about that.
Pretty, perfumed, lavender, and pink grapefruit, lime. Juicy, firm powdery texture, pure and long, with a cinch of refreshing tonic bitterness. The mouth-feel of it is excellent, but not at the expense of purity and classic expression of Clare Riesling. Top shelf. Drink 2023-2033+
95 points
Gary Walsh – The Wine Front

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2022 Nardello Meridies Soave Classico

Veneto, ITALY

Reduced from $34.99
$27. 99
Bottle
$335.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2024-2025)

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Siblings Daniele and Federica Nardello have 14 ha of historical vineyards in Monteforte d’Alpone, a southerly location in the Soave Classico zone. Their historic winery dates back to the early 1900’s, but Daniele, an oenologist, and Federica, in charge of business, have been producing the Nardello wine as it is today, since 2000.
Brilliant water like colour with highlights of green around the edges. Green apple and lime aromas infused with fresh herbs jump out of the glass followed by some wet stone and mineral notes. Zippy like pear and green to red apple fruits are underscored by racy acidity with infusions of fresh herbs and stony mineral elements also chiming in. Nicely rounded mid palate feel finishing dry with crisp acidity and a long scrumptious aftertaste.
Drink over the next year.
Alc. 12.5%

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2022 Craiglee Chardonnay

Sunbury, Victoria, AUSTRALIA

$46. 99
Bottle
$563.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2024-2029)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Craiglee is one of the most important historic vineyards in Australia, with vines originally planted there in 1863 by one of Melbourne’s founding fathers, James Johnston. Energy was injected back into Craiglee when enthusiastic agricultural science graduate, Pat Carmody replanted it in 1976.
Brilliant pale straw to straw colour with subtle flashes of green around the edges and a watery hue. Nosing offers up ripe peach and honeycomb aromas followed by hints of bacon fat, butterscotch, crème brulee and spicy nougat. Rich fleshy ripe peach, apricot and honeycomb flavours carry a silky feel with notions of crème brulee, subtle bacon fat and spicy nougat sitting underneath. Nicely measured acidity finishing long, full and creamy textured yet fresh.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 13.5%

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2022 Miss Zilm Pinot Gris

Clare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

$23. 99
Bottle
$287.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now (2024)

ABV: 12%

Closure: Stelvin

Brilliant very pale straw colour with subtle flashes of green around the edges and a watery hue. Aromas of pear, ripe apple and dried honey are trailed by light musk notes. Delicious fleshy pear, ripe apple and dried honey flavours are amply concentrated and show plenty of textural volume. Traces of citrus and musk linger through the back half. Brisk acidity enlivens an otherwise lusciously fruited finish.
Drink now.
Alc. 12%

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- Biodynamic
2022 Yangarra Estate Vineyard GSM

McLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

$29. 99
Bottle
$359.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2024-2030)

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Stelvin

A certified organic and biodynamic blend of 42% Grenache, 33% Shiraz and 25% Mourvedre matured in a mix of old French oak puncheons and foudre, ceramic eggs and amphora for a period of 11 months. Deep black dark red colour with a vibrant dark red purple hue. Unfurling from the glass with plenty of intensity are dark raspberry, liquorice and plum scents which are trailed by subtle vanillin earth and pepper notes. The succulent mid weighted palate is generously endowed with rich dark raspberry, plum and liquorice fruits which meld into a vanillin earth, delicate dried herb and spice back drop. Terrific concentration and depth with a slightly grippy tannin structure well concealed beneath the wealth of juicy fruit. Finishes long, fresh and luscious with a dash of pepper.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 14.5%
Other Reviews….
A blend of 42/33/25% grenache/shiraz/mourvèdre. Gentle extraction across a variety of regimes, with some extended skin contact for parcels of grenache; matured for 11 months in a mix of older French puncheons, foudre, ceramic eggs and amphorae. This is the wine to drink while the Old Vine Grenache slumbers for a few years yet. There’s the tannin drive and savoury cast of grenache from the vintage still, but the shiraz contributes some prettier red fruits (usually the other way around, perhaps, but such seems the year). Cherry, sour plum, dried raspberry, scrubby herbs, struck iron, brown cardamom and mace. This, too, could rest for a bit before broaching, but it’s fine drinking either way. Drink by 2028.
93 Points
Marcus Ellis – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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2023 Riposte The Dagger Pinot Noir

Adelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

$19. 99
Bottle
$239.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2024-2028)

ABV: 13%

Closure: Stelvin

Winemaker Tim Knappstein and son Nick are the names behind the Riposte range of wines, sourcing fruit from dedicated growers in the Adelaide Hills.
‘A very moreish everyday drinking Pinot Noir.’
Semi translucent bright red to dark red colour with black toned edges and a light red hue. Alluring scents of red cherries and strawberries infused with a combination of violets and fresh herbs sail through the nostrils with terrific intensity. Delicate rhubarb and spice notes ensue. Expansive and highly seductive, the palate is flooded with juicy red cherry, strawberry and anise flavours which overlay a subtle dried herb, forest floor and spice back drop. Boasting superb power and concentration for it’s price, it has a gorgeous silky feel, velvet smooth tannins and finishes long, fresh and spicy.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 13%
Other Reviews…..
Sourced from the Gumeracha and Lobethal districts, this pours without pretension, light ruby in the glass, cherry fruit and tree-wood fragrance to get you interested. Then pure and straight Pinot flavour profiling with a little anise to add some spice. Bright and perky in the finish, with enough lingering Pinot forest-like earthiness to convince you it’s the real deal, even in its “lite” styling. Very drink-easy.
92 Points
Tony Love – Winepilot.com

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2020 Balgownie Estate Bendigo Shiraz

Bendigo, Victoria, AUSTRALIA

$39. 99
Bottle
$479.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2024-2030)

ABV: 14.2%

Closure: Stelvin

Totally opaque black dark red heart with a dark red hue. Elevated dark plum and liquorice aromas mix with vanillin cedar, scorched earth and blackpepper notes. Rich blackberry, liquorice and dark plum fruits carry a plush feel over a toasty vanillin oak, earth and blackpepper back drop. Polished yet structured tannins concluding with a fleshy medium to long aftertaste.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 14.2%
Other Reviews…..
Aged 14 months in French and American barriques and puncheons (30% new) followed by four months in older oak. Balgownie is a shiraz specialist, bringing a sense of individuality to each incarnation. Sunny in disposition and warm-hearted in style. Plum and mulberry aromatics ignite with nutmeg, cinnamon, licorice and vanilla. Layers of flavour entwine nicely with well-placed vanillin oak and well-crafted tannins. The winemaker has given the fruit his best attention. It shows. Drink by 2030.
92 Points
Jeni Port – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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2022 Jericho Selected Vineyards Grenache

McLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

$22. 99
Bottle
$275.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2024-2029)

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Matured for 8 months on lees in seasoned French oak. Dark red in colour with black shaded edges and a vibrant light red hue. Fragrant scents of red raspberry, red liquorice and red plum infused with fresh herbs captivate the olfactory senses. Some subtle earth and pepper notes are also evident. Juicy red raspberry, ripe cherry and red liquorice fruits are delivered with terrific intensity over a back drop of fresh herbs and peppered earth characteristics. Bright supple feel with polished tannins. Loaded with succulent red fruits it concludes long and fresh.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 14.5%
Other Reviews….
From the Bracken Vineyard in Blewitt Springs, now owned by Jericho, off 1955-planted dry-grown vines on Maslin sands. This does bright, modern grenache well, with a tilt towards fresh fruit, but no dip into confection. It’s still a juicy affair, leaning into berry Danish, liqueur cherry and raspberry. Light grapey tannins pull the finish together neatly in what is best a drink soon-ish proposition to fully appreciate its fruitful charms. Drink by 2027.
92 Points
Marcus Ellis – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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2022 Domaine des Hates Chablis

Chablis, FRANCE

$52. 99
Bottle
$635.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2024-2028)

ABV: 13%

Closure: Stelvin

Brilliant pale straw colour with highlights of green around the outskirts and a watery hue. Green apple and lime scents are interspersed with pear, wet slate and flinty mineral notes. Nicely shaped the palate features fleshy pear and lime fruits over a stony mineral and chalky oyster shell back drop. Brisk acidity finishing dry and long with a river stone like feel.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 13%
Other Reviews…..
A very good, modern style, with great concentration on the palate and attractive stone fruit notes kept in check by the lively acidity and a mineral note to finish. Will appeal to many different types of consumers. Drink 2024-2028.
92 Points
Decanter

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2013 Patrick of Coonawarra Grande Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

Coonawarra, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

$95. 00
Bottle
$1140.00 Dozen

Minimum 6 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2024-2029)

ABV: 13.8%

Closure: Cork

Patrick’s Grande Reserve is produced from only top vintages using the best fruit. Single vineyard parcels from the 60 year old Home Block Vineyard are selected and then aged in 100% new French oak for 32 months. The wine is then cellared for a minimum of 6 years before release.
Dense pitch black in colour with a deep dark red hue. Soaring from the glass are gorgeous scents of ripe blackcurrant and liquorice followed by mulberry, vanillin cedar, subtle choc mint, tobacco, earth and spice notes. Rich, silky and refined the palate is flooded with a powerful wave of blackcurrant and ripe mulberry fruits which seamlessly meld into a vanillin cedar, tobacco, dark chocolate, earth, mint and spice back drop. Velvet smooth tannin structure concluding long, deep and finessed.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 13.8%

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2021 Balgownie Estate Yarra Valley Chardonnay

Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA

$42. 99
Bottle
$515.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2024-2029)

ABV: 13.2%

Closure: Stelvin

Fermented in French oak barriques (30% new) then matured in the same barrels on lees for 11 months. Brilliant pale straw colour with a distinctive greenish tinge to the edges and a watery hue. Lifted white peach and ripe nectarine aromas mix with melon, toasty oak, nougat and spice notes. Fleshy white peach and nectarine fruits are delivered with good concentration and freshness over a toasty oak, citrus and spicy almond background. Elegant mid length finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 13.2%

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2022 Praeter Strange Fog Nebbiolo

Pyrenees, Victoria, AUSTRALIA

$39. 99
Bottle
$479.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2024-2029)

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Dark red in colour with black toned edges and a brick red hue. The nose is greeted with a mix of red and dried cherries, hints of rose petals, dried herbs, earth and light tobacco. Juicy dark cherry, raspberry and dried cherry fruits are framed by vibrant acidity and muscular tannins with notions of dried herbs, earthy tobacco and spicy leather lingering through the back half. Ripe, sturdy finish laced with spice, dried herbs and earthy tobacco characters.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 14.5%

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- Special Order Product – Delayed Dispatch
2023 Artis Jacopin Nero d'Avola

Adelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

$24. 99
Bottle
$299.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2024-2028)

ABV: 13.3%

Closure: Stelvin

Includes 4% Pinot Noir. Bright dark red colour with black shaded edges and a vibrant red hue. Lifted dark cherry, red liquorice and peppered meat scents emanate from the glass followed by some scorched earth and dried clove like notes. Juicy raspberry and red liquorice fruits bounce across the energetic palate with notions of scorched earth, vanillin spice and peppered herbs lying underneath. Polished tannins with a delicious, fresh red fruited finish.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 13.3%

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- Biodynamic
2022 Le Caillou Cotes du Rhone

Cotes du Rhone, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

$39. 99
Bottle
$479.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2024-2027)

ABV: 14%

Closure: Cork

Dark red core with black toned edges and a bright red hue. Pretty ripe red cherry and red raspberry aromas infused with provincial herbs drift out of the glass followed by some red liquorice, subtle scorched earth and pepper. Delicious red to dark raspberry and red liquorice fruits flood the mouth with some ripe cherry, scorched earth and peppered fresh herbs echoing through the back half. Juicy feel with energetic acidity and polished tannins. Finishes fresh, long and succulent.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 14%

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2023 Penley Francis Cabernet Franc

Coonawarra, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

$23. 99
Bottle
$287.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2024-2027)

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Vibrant dark red colour with black shaded edges and a light red purple tinged hue. Fragrant violet, freshly crushed red currant, red cherry and raspberry aromas are followed by fresh herb and subtle spicy earth notes. Fresh, juicy and light across the palate, red currant and red cherry fruits overlay delicate spicy herb and dusty earth nuances. Very fine grained tannins with crunchy like acidity leading into a bright, playful finish.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 12.5%
Other Reviews….
The last time we saw a Penley Cabernet Franc at The Winefront it was 14.5% alc and rich and generous.
This release is fresh to the point of refreshment, floral, pretty even, with crunchy acidity and drinkability writ large. It’s red fruited and washy-in-a-good-way, with a keen juiciness and fine, perfectly-judged tannin. It’s spot on. For shape, for flavour, for aroma; it works on all levels. It’s a modern red. It’s another example of just how good Penley is now. Drink 2024-2029.
92 Points
Campbell Mattinson – The Wine Front

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2023 Clos du Marquis Pre-Arrival Offer

Pauillac, Bordeaux, FRANCE

$125. 00
Bottle
$1500.00 Dozen

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
The 2023 Clos du Marquis is a rather serious, structured wine, evocative of cherries, dark berries and kirsch, framed by a touch of creamy new oak. Medium to full-bodied and fleshy but structured, it's a taut, concentrated wine that will reward some patience.
91-93 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Apr 27, 2024)
The 2023 Clos du Marquis might very well be the best Clos du Marquis I have ever tasted. A wine of freshness and verve, the 2023 is all nuance. Sweet red plum, blood orange, spice, flowers, mint and white pepper are all finely cut. The 2023 shows more vibrancy, less oak extraction and more refined tannins than in the past. It’s a glorious wine in every way. This early tasting is hugely promising. Clos du Marquis could turn out to be one of the real surprises of 2023. Drink 2028-2043.
93-95 points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous
This offers beautiful blackcurrants and blackberries with hints of chocolate and walnuts. Medium- to full-bodied with vivid acidity that adds tension and freshness to the mid-palate. It’s full of life and vibrancy, very fine and polished, and with nicely integrated tannins. Long finish. 56% cabernet sauvignon, 35% merlot and 9% cabernet franc. What will be better between 2022 and 2023?
95-96 points
James Suckling
Squid ink, cassis, bilberry, roses, love the intensity and gorgeous salinity of this wine. Captures the sense of energy and florality in the best Cabernets of 2023, although retains the austerity that you expect from this site in its early years. First vintage in the new cellars, moving from 40 vats to 80 vats, with 30 microvinification vats. Harvest September 6 to October 5, 50% new oak for ageing, 44hl/h yields.
94 points
Jane Anson
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 2026.
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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2023 Chateau Lafaurie-Peyraguey (375ml) Pre-Arrival Offer

Sauternes, Bordeaux, FRANCE

$93. 99
Bottle
$1127.88 Dozen

Closure: Cork

Since new owners took over at Chateau Lafaurie-Peyraguey in 2014 it has undergone a complete renovation of the cellars and winemaking facilities, along with a decrease in yields to ensure only the best grapes go into their top label. Their renewed attention to detail is also evident in the new bottle design, introduced from the 2013 vintage and featuring a smart engraved logo. The 41 hectare vineyard is planted on clay over limestone soils, with a varietal mix of 93% Semillon, 6% Sauvignon Blanc and 1% Muscadelle.
Other Reviews....
The 2023 Lafaurie-Peyraguey has a pure and perfumed bouquet with dried honey, peony, orange blossom and quince aromas that are very well defined. The palate is well balanced with a viscous opening and superb acidity, flush with very pure marmalade, quince and apricot flavors. Incredibly persistent on the finish, this is a very impressive Sauternes. Drink 2028-2048.
94-96 points
Neal Martin - Vinous
A dense and very intense Sauternes with spiced pear, apple and orange peel. Caramel and spice with some brown sugar. Full and deep. Very sweet. Flavorful finish. Shows depth and intensity. 160 g/L residual sugar. Reminds me of 2003. 100% semillon.
94-95 points
James Suckling
Intense golden amber in colour, reflecting a small yield, this has the rich intensity of the appellation, succulent and opulent and yet bursting with powerful lime zest, orange peel, preserved lemons, white truffle, pineapple, mandarin peel and slate. Luscious with grip and lift, and a clear return to form after a challenging 2022 here. Now majority owned by the Lalique luxury goods company rather than its owner Silvio Denz, with the sale completed in October 2023 (the same group owns The Glenturret whisky).
97 points
Jane Anson
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 2026.
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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2023 Chateau Lafaurie-Peyraguey Pre-Arrival Offer

Sauternes, Bordeaux, FRANCE

$188. 00
Bottle
$2256.00 Dozen

Closure: Cork

Since new owners took over at Chateau Lafaurie-Peyraguey in 2014 it has undergone a complete renovation of the cellars and winemaking facilities, along with a decrease in yields to ensure only the best grapes go into their top label. Their renewed attention to detail is also evident in the new bottle design, introduced from the 2013 vintage and featuring a smart engraved logo. The 41 hectare vineyard is planted on clay over limestone soils, with a varietal mix of 93% Semillon, 6% Sauvignon Blanc and 1% Muscadelle.
Other Reviews....
The 2023 Lafaurie-Peyraguey has a pure and perfumed bouquet with dried honey, peony, orange blossom and quince aromas that are very well defined. The palate is well balanced with a viscous opening and superb acidity, flush with very pure marmalade, quince and apricot flavors. Incredibly persistent on the finish, this is a very impressive Sauternes. Drink 2028-2048.
94-96 points
Neal Martin - Vinous
A dense and very intense Sauternes with spiced pear, apple and orange peel. Caramel and spice with some brown sugar. Full and deep. Very sweet. Flavorful finish. Shows depth and intensity. 160 g/L residual sugar. Reminds me of 2003. 100% semillon.
94-95 points
James Suckling
Intense golden amber in colour, reflecting a small yield, this has the rich intensity of the appellation, succulent and opulent and yet bursting with powerful lime zest, orange peel, preserved lemons, white truffle, pineapple, mandarin peel and slate. Luscious with grip and lift, and a clear return to form after a challenging 2022 here. Now majority owned by the Lalique luxury goods company rather than its owner Silvio Denz, with the sale completed in October 2023 (the same group owns The Glenturret whisky).
97 points
Jane Anson
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 2026.
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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2023 Marchand & Burch Villages Chardonnay

Mount Barker, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA

$39. 99
Bottle
$479.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2024-2030)

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Brilliant pale straw colour with greenish toned edges and a watery hue. Refined white peach, pear and dried honey aromas unfurl from the glass followed by some citrusy nougat, biscuit and faint gun flint notes. Rich and concentrated yet beautifully proportioned and balanced the palate is eloquently layered with white peach, nectarine and dried honey flavours which have a nicely fleshed feel. Biscuity nougat, citrus, subtle cashew and spice elements linger underneath. Gently creamy it finishes long and fresh.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 12.5%

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2023 Hahndorf Hill GRU Gruner Veltliner

Adelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

$27. 99
Bottle
$335.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2024-2026)

ABV: 13%

Closure: Stelvin

The benchmark for Gruner Veltliner in Australia. Brilliant very pale straw colour with highlights of green around the outskirts and a watery hue. Enticing aromas of pear, lime and green apple are trailed by fresh herb, wet stone and delicate spice notes. Texturally mouth filling and concentrated, the palate is engulfed with fleshy pear, white peach, lime and red apple fruits. Subtle notions of wet stone and spice lie beneath. Excellent drive with juicy acidity and a long moreish finish. Trophy winner at the Australian & New Zealand Boutique Wine Show 2023.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 13%

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2018 Rockford Rifle Range Cabernet Sauvignon

Barossa Valley, AUSTRALIA

$110. 00
Bottle
$1320.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.8%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
Rifle to my head, I’d say this is arguably the best red in the Rockford range.
Beautiful wine here. Plum, blackberry, a little liquorice, violet, a tiny bit of roast red capsicum. It’s medium-bodied, delivers intense flavour with a dried rose thing happening, tight tannin, again just a little of that roast sweet vegetable adding complexity, freshness and excellent length. A wonderful expression of Barossa red. Thoroughly charming.
95 Points
Gary Walsh - The Wine Front (Nov 2021)

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Kentucky Owl Maighstir Edition Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml)

Kentucky, UNITED STATES

$299. 00
Bottle
$3588.00 Dozen

ABV: 50%

Other reviews... Maighstir, the Gaelic word for “master,” is a collaboration between departing Kentucky Owl master blender John Rhea and his successor, former Diageo blender Maureen Robinson. The nose offers gumdrops, blackberry jam, and spicy herbs, while the palate is soft and fruity, with raisin, sweetened caffe au lait, and some bitter chocolate. Both the palate and the finish are softly textured, and the finish is long and filled with vanilla. 91 points - whiskyadvcocate.com

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Kentucky Owl Takumi Edition Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml)

Kentucky, UNITED STATES

$299. 00
Bottle
$3588.00 Dozen

ABV: 50%

Kentucky Owl's Takumi Edition is a blend of 4, 5, 6 and 13-year-old Kentucky straight bourbons with mash bills containing corn, rye or wheat, and malted barley. John Rhea of Kentucky Owl and Yusuke Yahisa of Nagahama Distillery in Japan worked together to create the whiskey, with Rhea selecting four different formulations and sending the samples to Japan. Yahisa evaluated them, each one representing different ages and mash bills. He then created different blends using those formulations to develop one most reflective of his Japanese whisky style. "This collaboration encompasses not just the art of blending, but the flavors and taste profiles that both countries are famous for in their whiskeys," said Rhea. "The Takumi Edition provides bourbon lovers insight into the flavor profiles sought after by a Japanese whisky blender. As someone who has worked in the industry for several decades now, it was exciting for me to work with a rising star in whisky with a unique perspective." The Japanese term kaizen — continuous improvement — echoes through the project. "Takumi" means "master" in Japanese, with the name of the release celebrating the art and craft of modern whisky blending. 50% Alc./Vol. Collectable.
Other reviews... Creamy caramel syrup, well-spiced apple pie, brown sugar, and a burst of cherry make for an enticing nose. Stay awhile, and more aromas emerge: light char is joined by lemon pound cake, baked apples, and vanilla fudge. The palate is silky smooth and offers raspberry jam, maple syrup, coconut flakes, more apples, and hot cinnamon spice; with water, it stays just as enjoyable, if a little less heated. The finish packs a baking spice punch and lingers on and on. 92 points - whiskyadvocate.com
...This collaboration between Japanese whisky blender Yahisa Yusuke and Kentucky Owl master blender John Rhea debuted in September 2022. Look for a tawny hue and robust toffee, vanilla and dried date aromas. The silky palate opens with cocoa and oak, plus a hint of red fruit. Cinnamon and clove warm the drying finish. Limited edition. 92 points - wineenthusiast.com

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High West Cask Strength Bourbon Whiskey (750ml)

Park City, Utah, UNITED STATES

$299. 00
Bottle
$3588.00 Dozen

ABV: 58.7%

One of the few Bourbons to be released by High West, a company best known for their eclectic range of sourced and blended rye whiskeys.
In 2023, they took their bourbon program a few steps further, bottling at cask strength and allowing for select retailers to pick their own single barrels. This limited edition is for 'The Willows Market 17th Anniversary' and is labeled as such on the front of the bottle. 58.7% Alc./Vol.

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Wolfcraig 14 Year Old Triple Sherry Cask Finish Blended Scotch Whisky (700ml)

SCOTLAND

$230. 00
Bottle
$2760.00 Dozen

ABV: 46.1%

There are few more decorated whisky veterans than Richard “The Nose” Paterson. His latest project is a collaboration with Ian Macmillan, a four-decade Master Distiller who's spent time at Bunnahabhain, Tobermory and Deanston. Together they've created three premium blends. Famously claiming to have “rejected more than they selected”, the result is a series which marries the rich heritage of whisky in Scotland with a sense of modern innovation. Sub-titled 'triple cask', the 14 year old is matured in freshly emptied bourbon barrels and finished in three types of sherry casks - Amontillado, Pedro Ximenez and Moscatel, all from Bodega San Andrés, Spain.
Far from your everyday blend, this skillfully composed whisky is geared towards single malt drinkers, or will be a bridge for beginners. In terms of aromatics, mouthfeel and taste, it carries the same gravitas as late middle-aged bottlings of Glenallachie, Glenfarclas or Macallan in a full bodied, sweetly malty, structured arrangement that conjures poached fruits, vanilla bean, cocoa and whiffs of dunnage warehouses. Spiced chutney and hints of peel marmalade complete the profile with oomph and freshness, extending the mid palate length. The impression you're left with is that Wolfcraig is here to make a statement - just how good blends can be when the right creative forces get involved. That goes for the presentation too. The 'cut glass' decanter evokes mid century modern design and adds a sense of refinement appropriate to the liquid, a fair portion of which you'd expect to be considerably older than the label suggests. Wolfcraig's 14 year old is set to remain limited to relatively small batches of around 4500 bottles in order maintain consistency of style and quality control. Tasted from a 50ml sample. 46.1% Alc./Vol.
Notes from the producers... Nose: Warm and appealing. Enchanting and exhilarating as gentle hints of sunkissed raisins, fresh peaches, tangerines and lemon grass evoke a sense of tranquility as they pleasingly drift in perfect harmony. Exciting aromas quickly follow on with nuances of creamy caramel and vanilla delicately dance in the background to complete this portrait of beauty. Taste: Generous and satisfying. There is true elegance in its muscle as succulent figs, sweet sultanas and Napoleon cake reward the palate, with a hint of demerara sugar and molasses. Rich and intense at first but like all good things you must wait; after all it has taken many years to consummate this loving union of different seasoning from the selected casks. The aftertaste of glazed tangerines, marzipan and chocolate mousse with fresh hints of spicy ginger and nutmeg provide the perfect finish to this luxurious blended whisky.

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Elijah Craig Single Barrel 18 Year Old Bourbon Whiskey (750ml)

Kentucky, UNITED STATES

$599. 00
Bottle
$7188.00 Dozen

ABV: 45%

Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Supplied with gift tin.
One of the oldest single barrel Bourbons in the world, with two-thirds of the original production lost to the “angel’s share.” The remainder is reserved for Master Distillers, Parker and Craig Beam to decant off one barrel at a time as an annual release. We received a 30ml sample. Mild shellac dissipates after a minute or two revealing a bouquet of grilled corn and roasted nuts followed by nuances of potpourri, vanilla and clove. It's a terrific Bourbon sniff that retains its freshness with a hint of spearmint. A soft entry builds into a perfectly balanced flavour harmony that's classically Bourbon sweet before a rye-like influence takes hold. The finish is noticeably drier and spicier, but the length is fabulous. Few barrels make it to 18 years in the Bourbon world. This one is up there with some of the best. Tasted in 2012. No barrel number was taken, so the notes are indicative only. 45% Alc./Vol. The bottling now available was barreled in 1997 and drawn from barrel #4100.
Other reviews... Due to inventory shortages, this bottling had been discontinued; in fall 2015, it returned after a three-year hiatus. This is a robust, full-flavored whiskey, scented with oak and toffee. It tastes almost like an Old Fashioned, meaning distinct orange peel and cherry notes intertwined with the vanilla and caramel. The long finish offers vanilla, oak and orange peel. 95 points - winenthusiast.com
...Elijah Craig 18 Year certainly has its fans, but it's never been a bourbon that has lit the world on fire. So much of this is due to its lack of strong identity, both in its flavor profile and marketing. As a single barrel, quality can vary and Heaven Hill doesn't make a big deal about sourcing their best barrels for it. It also isn’t a carefully crafted blend like a Four Roses Limited Edition that can help drive interest to a particular release. Its bottle design had been boring for years and on the wrong side of old fashioned before its current update. This has resulted in a product that has never quite reached the fever pitch with bourbon drinkers that it probably deserves. I’ve had Elijah Craig 18 Year over the years and though I felt it hit a consistent high quality bar, I usually wasn’t generally excited by it. While the product hasn’t drastically changed much, the market has. Bourbon is filled with gimmicks, high proof releases, flashy craft distilleries, and celebrity master distillers. Elijah Craig 18 Year is a product that isn’t any of these things and simply just is. It’s an old faithful when it comes to limited releases with its crowd-pleasing flavors, consistent high quality, impressive age statement, and decent availability for a limited release. It’s easy to be swayed by the new kid on the block, but sometimes it's worth revisiting an old friend. Elijah Craig 18 Year may forgo uniqueness for constancy, but in return delivers an impressive age statement, good value, and drinkability. - breakingbourbon.com
Reverend Elijah Craig was an extraordinary pioneer in the the US State of Kentucky. He opened the state's first classical school and donated land to establish Georgetown College. He built the first fulling mill (for cloth), ropewalk (for hemp), paper mill, lumber and grist mills in the state. And to round it all out, in 1789 founded a distillery. It's here that the whiskey legends begin. Craig is often referred to as “the inventor” or "Father" of Bourbon whiskey as we know it today, by virtue of being the first to store and transport (and in the process mature) corn whiskey in charred oak casks. The Bourbon scholar Charles Kendrick Cowdery has a slightly more reticent take on this history. “Craig was a real person - a major character in early Kentucky history - and he was a distiller… What is lacking is any evidence that Craig's whiskey was unique in its day.” Cowdrey offers an interesting take on how the legend may have gained the status of historical fact. In the face of religious and prohibitionist anti-whiskey ferment, the pro-alcohol lobby found inspiration in Craig “...distillers and their supporters were quick to embrace the notion that bourbon was 'invented' by a respected Baptist preacher!” It was clever propaganda that must have enraged prohibitionists and left others questioning the righteousness of the movement.

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Myers's Original Dark Rum (700ml)

Kingston, JAMAICA

$64. 99
Bottle
$779.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

Produced since 1879, the name 'Myers' is recognised as one of the better values in full-bodied rum. Sienna Brown colour with gold ochre hue. Lovely fresh scents of peppermint candy, golden syrup and fresh liquorice strap follow in medium weight, off dry flavours of sarsaparilla, cocoa, tobacco, anise and liquorice allsorts. Solid balance and length. An all rounder with enough character to enjoy on its own. 40% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... The initial inhalations expose a moderately spicy, black peppercorn perfume; aeration brings about flax, cooked vegetables, and brown sugar. The platform flavor is intensely cocoa-like, then at midpalate, the taste leaps into deeper cocoa/bittersweet chocolate territory before turning lean and keenly bittersweet, oily and chocolaty in the finish. 87 points - wineenthusiast.com
Myers’s & Tonic: A good long drink. To a measure of Myers’s add a few drops of lemon juice and fill up with tonic water. Float a lemon slice.
Myers’s Punch: 3 parts Myers’s. 1 part lemon Juice. 2 teaspoons of sugar syrup per glass. A dash of bitters per glass. Shake well and garnish with a slice of orange and a sprig of mint.
Myers’s Pina Colada: In a blender, combine 1 part Myers’s Rum, 1 part cream of coconut (from can), 2 parts unsweetened pineapple juice. ½ cup crushed ice. Blend at low speed. Pour into goblet. Garnish with pineapple stick and cherry.

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Original Island Gin (700ml)

NEW ZEALAND

$89. 99
Bottle
$1079.88 Dozen

ABV: 43.2%

Located five hours by boat east of Auckland on the wild and remote Great Barrier Island, the suitably named Island Gin Distillery is a female-owned and run operation. “Madame Distiller” (aka Andi Ross) creates gins using solar power and local Manuka Bush honey, as well as more traditional botanicals like angelica root, ginger, Macedonian juniper and coriander. In line with classic London Drys, the freshness of the nose is captured in a whiff of white pepper, pine needles, liquorice root and woody juniper that's mirrored on the palate; Creamy then crisp, a flurry of peppery warmth gives way to juniper and citrus oils; Peel tang rounds off the finish followed by a perfect sprinkling of tingling spice. Easy to like and beautifully integrated, this is a pure, fresh, well-structured, all-purpose gin that works as a mixer but is just as satisfying in Martinis. The distinctive bottle is inspired by the indigenous Kina found in the surrounding waters of New Zealand and is made from recycled glass. 43.2% Alc.Vol.
World Gin Awards - Best in Country New Zealand 2024
Double Gold at NZ Spirits Awards - 2023
Gold - (San Francisco World Spirits Competition) USA 2023

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Redwood Empire Emerald Giant Cask Strength Rye Whiskey (750ml)

UNITED STATES

$220. 00
Bottle
$2640.00 Dozen

ABV: 58.2%

Sourced from undisclosed distilleries in California and Indiana, Redwood Empire's limited edition 95% rye has 4% malted barley in the mix as well as a dash of wheat. Aged in 53-gallon, char #3 barrels for a minimum of four years and up to 6 years on the Northern California coast, the result is a bold, decadent rye with the richness of American oak set against delicate peel freshness and wood spices; the flavours completely envelop the tongue with an impressive wave of orange oils, the character of the grain upping the texture while adding a finishing hint of peppermint. Easily approached at high strength, this gorgeous rye also offers enough sweetness for Bourbon lovers. Give it time in the glass to show its best. Non-chill filtered.
Other reviews... [Batch 001] There’s a savory, herbaceous quality to the nose, calling to mind tea leaves, dried herbs, and a sprig of mint. Sweeter notes, like Andes chocolates, vanilla frosting, and yellow cake soon join the mix, creating a lovely balance between honeyed and herb-driven notes. The palate takes that sweetness and spice even further—there’s delicious heat on the tip of the tongue, giving way to raspberry-filled chocolate squares, black forest cake, and ripe red fruit. The finish amps up the dark chocolate, with a kiss of berry fruit at the end. 58.2% Alc./Vol. 91 points - whiskyadvocate.com
96 points - Tasting Panel 2022

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2020 Santolin Gladysdale Pinot Noir

Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA

$44. 99
Bottle
$539.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2024-2030)

ABV: 13%

Closure: Stelvin

Matured in French oak, 30% new, on lees for a period of 10 months. Semi translucent red colour with a very light red hue. Attractive violet, red to dark cherry, strawberry and rhubarb aromas show plenty of elevation out of the glass with notes of dried herb, brambly cedar, forest floor and spice ensuing. Decorating the palate are silky textured flavours of red to dark cherries, rhubarb and wild strawberry with notions of dried herbs, brambly cedar, forest floor and spice lending further complexity across the back half. Possessing velvet smooth tannins, it’s amply powered yet elegant and finishes long, supple and spicy.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 13%

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