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2017 Chateau Coutet la Chartreuse de Coutet (375ml)Sauternes, Bordeaux, FRANCE$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)ABV: 13.5%Closure: CorkCoutet is one the superstars of Barsac and at 38.5 hectares in size, it is one of the largest vineyards in the region. Created by the Baly family in 1977, la Chartreuse de Coutet is their second wine. Made from the same vines and using the same winemaking techniques as the first label it is a blend of 75% Semillon, 23% Sauvignon and 2% Muscadelle. Fermentation takes place in barrel of which 50% are new with further ageing in oak for 18 months.
A bottled concentrate of liquid gold at a fraction of the price of the Grand Vin.
Bright golden straw colour. Intense honeyed apricot top notes are complimented by dried pineapple, marmalade, fig and spice notes. Rich, concentrated and creamy textured, the palate is drenched in a thick coating of honey, dried pineapple, peach and ripe apricot flavours. Some fig, marmalade, subtle toffee and cinnamon spice elements lurk underneath. Opulent and powerful yet in perfect balance, it has a long, luscious finish.
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2018 Pol Roger Vintage ChampagneChampagne, FRANCEReduced from $175.00$160. 00Bottle$1920.00 DozenCellar: Drink now - 10 Years (2026-2036)ABV: 12.5%Closure: Diam CorkRich and powerful yet wonderfully finessed with a weightless, airy like feel.
Pol Roger’s 2018 vintage Champagne is made from the traditional house vintage blend of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay sourced from 20 Grands and Premiers crus vineyards in the Montagne de Reims and the Côte des Blancs regions.
An exuberant mousse slowly subsides into a pale straw coloured base that has pale gold tinged edges and a fine persistent bead coursing through it. Classic Pol Roger nose with exquisite aromas of baked bread, yeast lees and citrus intertwined with delicate roasted almond, nougat and subtle oyster shell like notes. Rich and powerful yet showing wonderful finesse, the refreshing palate is graced with baked bread, citrus, yeast lees and pear flavours. Subtle cashew, nougat and ginger elements lurk underneath. Satiny in it’s flow and possessing a weightless, airy like feel, it finishes crisp, long and enveloping.
Drink over the next 8-10 years.
Alc. 12.5%Other Reviews….
I like the berry fruit aromas mingling with bread crust, grapefruit and lemon pastries. It's lively on the palate, with excellent structure and a bright wild-berry character. Clean and nicely focused. 60% pinot noir and 40% chardonnay. Disgorged 2024. Drink or hold.
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JamesSuckling.comMade from 60% Pinot Noir and the rest Chardonnay and pouring a vibrant silver/yellow color, the 2018 Champagne Brut Vintage (like all these wines) was aged in stainless steel without any oak. In the glass, it opens to springy and dewy floral aromas of honeydew melon, fresh flowers, citrus blossoms, and pastry dough. Medium-bodied and inviting, it’s approachable now and takes on a more mineral character on the palate without ever feeling austere. All its components move seamlessly through the palate, with a refined mousse and a kiss of sunny feel on the finish nodding to the warmth of the vintage, but it’s clean and refined all the way through. This is going to improve with age, but it’s quite enjoyable now. Drink over the coming 15 or so years. It was made exclusively from Premier Cru and Grand Cru villages, was aged for 6 years on the lees, and saw 7-8 grams per liter dosage. Drink 2024-2040.
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Loch Lomond Heavily Peated Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Highlands, SCOTLAND$79. 99Bottle$959.88 DozenABV: 40%Loch Lomond's peated expressions are usually marketed under their Inchmoan label, a marque that generally receives positive reviews for offering a high-value, punchy, and modern peat experience. This extension to their smoky lines was launched in 2020. There’s no information on the maturation length or the specific cask type, but the PPM level is said to be pretty serious, up around 50! Despite the label's statement of being "Heavily Peated", bottling at only 40% should offset that somewhat, making for a fairly accessible dram. One for those who like smoky but not so strong whisky! Either way, the price is right.
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Laphroaig 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Islay, SCOTLAND$109. 99Bottle$1319.88 DozenABV: 46%Launched in 2025 for Travel Retail, this offers a slightly sweeter, more mature alternative to the standard 10-year-old, with the higher alcohol making for a longer finish where the American oak leaves its mark. 46% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... This baby is supposed to be, I quote, the ‘well-travelled one’ from the famed distillery, is that to say they’ve sent these casks off on ships to sail the seven seas, or something of the sort? Colour: white wine. Nose: well, there’s what the colour wouldn’t have led us to suspect: notes of fresh wood, especially ginger, and faint touches of coconut, but the rest keeps the Laphroaig DNA intact, that camphory, peaty side, with overripe apple, but then there’s the arrival of paprika and that’s clearly the cask. Smoked paprika, if you please (indeed, it does exist) … Mouth: the smoke in its rawest, most elemental state, austere, close to charcoal, then smoked paprika again, ripe apple, and a rather surprising touch of pineapple, which one knows can come from the casks. What’s really toned down compared to more classic Laphroaigs, like the ‘regular’ 10 or the CS, are the coastal and medicinal elements, which seem to have been somewhat erased. But it’s still very good. Finish: fairly long, with unexpected notes of exotic fruit liqueurs and syrups. Comments: it’s fairly simple but I find it good, different, surprising. Of course, the 46% is most welcome. 85 points - whiskyfuin./com
- 1976 Delord Bas Armagnac (700ml)Armagnac, FRANCE$280. 00Bottle$3360.00 DozenABV: 40%
Step away from Delord's core range and you get to explore their vintage-dated series. These bottlings frequently deliver greater individuality and texture. The 1976 promises flavours of dried fruits (figs, cherries), chocolate and oak with a slightly rustic rancio character. Patience is a consideration, as these old brandies typically benefit from extended breathing time. Once opened, there's no hurry to finish it. These spirits don't oxidise quickly like a wine or Vintage Port, but they are best consumed within a few years, as recommended by the BNIA (Bureau National Interprofessionnel de l’Armagnac). 40% Alc./Vol.
- Florcita 100% Agave Blanco Tequila (700ml)Jalisco, MEXICO$79. 99Bottle$959.88 DozenABV: 40%
Crafted with handpicked blue agaves grown in the sun-kissed fields of Jalisco, Florcita is new Mexican-made, Australian-designed and owned tequila brand. The Blanco was awarded a Silver Medal in 2025. 40% Alc./Vol.
“...delicate herbal and tropical aromas [which] lead to a balanced palate, rich with hearty root notes and intense aniseed. The silky texture and subtle sweetness culminate in a long, compelling finish.” 90 points - International Wine & Spirits Competition
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Loch Lomond Original Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - Gift Pack With GlassHighlands, SCOTLAND$79. 99Bottle$959.88 DozenABV: 40%This all-rounder is Loch Lomond's entry-level malt with a hint of peat and smoke. Comes with a bonus branded tumbler to sweeten the deal! 40% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... Matured in bourbon barrels, this has an accessible nose of golden syrup, oatmeal cookies, walnut, vanilla extract, oak, and subtle citrus. The flavors revolve around citrus, pepper, smoke, baking chocolate, and more vanilla extract, but despite admirable flavors, the mouthfeel is thinner than others in the range, so consider trading up if you can. Chocolate cigarillos, smoke, and a hint of coffee bean on the finish. 88 points - whiskyadvocate.com
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2015 Edradour 200th Anniversary 10 Year Old PX Sherry Cask Small Batch Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Highlands, SCOTLAND$119. 99Bottle$1439.88 DozenABV: 46%"This whisky, with its style that I actively avoided for the longest time, has won me over completely. " - dramface.com
From colour to taste, this extreme release will likely be too intense for those who appreciate the distillery’s purest forms (Edradour's bourbon cask bottlings would be the better showcase). That leaves all the more for the sherry heads - and there are plenty of us. Andrew Symington's signature flourish places impact before elegance in a whisky matured entirely in first-fill Pedro Ximénez (sweet) sherry butts to mark the distillery's bicentennial. Offering a decadent profile of dried fruits, dark chocolate and toffee at a price that's completely accessible, it will be your fireside companion this winter, a dessert whisky par excellence, or a preferred dram for whenever you feel like spoiling yourself. This style isn't for everyone, but it is a rallying call to fans of sherried malts longing for the bargains of yesteryear. We have one parcel only, just landed at direct-from-the-distillery pricing. 46% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered and natural in colour.
Other reviews... Very sweet wave of PX sherry. Jammy again! Home-made cherry and forest fruit jam. It’s blackcurrants, strawberry, stewed prunes, and raisins galore. The kind of chocolate bonbons with alcoholic cherry creaminess inside. There are baking spices here, but they take a while to break through the fruit salad barricade. There’s that suggestion of Appassimento wine again. The finish is slightly drying. High cocoa content chocolate acerbity. It takes water well, and after a while that softens the experience a bit. Dilute to your own preference; it’ll play along nicely. This is a very well executed whisky. It turns out that if the casks are good and the distillate is robust and hefty enough to stand up to them instead of getting devoured by them, PX casks might be my thing after all. And this isn’t even a gentle finish; it’s full maturation for 10 years. I’m sure you can tell by now that I like it. This whisky, with its style that I actively avoided for the longest time, has won me over completely. It’s going down quicker than most bottles at the moment, and that tells me all I need to know. - dramface.com
...Not the typical Edra. Sweet, but not the over spice, nutty, dry finish that we dread. What a wonderful OB. Drinks like a well rested 22 y.o., but is too busy and diverse to notice. I wish that this revolutionary bottle could be a trend for the distillery. Definitely a best buy bottle. - whiskybase.com
- InchDairnie Distillery KinGlassie Double Matured 8 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Fife, SCOTLAND$199. 99Bottle$2399.88 DozenABV: 46.3%
Other reviews... "...not just the first peated whisky from InchDairnie, but also the first single malt...KinGlassie is InchDairnie’s heavily peated whisky. As opposed to FinGlassie, which has already been bottled by a number of independents, it will never be sold to third parties. It’s made using a “special yeast recipe” and with St Fergus peat from Aberdeenshire. The barley, all sourced from within Fife, is peated to 50 parts per million on average. The spec range is 40 to 60 ppm, meaning there can be fluctuations between different vintages of KinGlassie. Initially InchDairnie was planning on releasing just one expression of KinGlassie, the Double Matured. This peated single malt first matured for five years in ex-bourbon casks and then a further three years in Amontillado casks. “Our plan was to only take the Amontillado matured whisky out of the cask. The other [KinGlassie] that had been in ex-bourbon casks for the full eight years, we were going to let it rest for another four years. But we tasted the spirit, and it was like… A completely different beast – although actually not a beast nor is the Amontillado overpowering in any way. This whisky is balanced and maybe more subtle than you might expect. For a heavily peated whisky, the smoke influence is relatively secondary, which suits me well.” - wordsofwhisky.com
...Nose: A great seaside note here: smell of fresh ocean spray and seaweed to start. There’s a lovely little smoky tinge but nothing overwhelming. Then some fresh lemon and white sugar. Palate: Minerally and fresh, with bolder smoky notes on the palate, alongside some lovely sweetness in the form of strawberries and vanilla. Finish: Long and drawn out, lots of ashy smoke and just a touch of bitterness. Comment: A really well-balanced coastal dram with something for the peat lover and non-peat lover alike. - whiskymag.com
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Mancino Vermouth di Torino Bianco Ambrato Vermouth (750ml)ITALY$65. 99Bottle$791.88 DozenABV: 16%An artisanal vermouth named after its creator, Italian bartender Giancarlo Mancino (his home town is pictured on the label). The recipe employs 37 botanicals including alpine rose, chamomile, elderflower, gentian and mint, sweet orange and ginger, pink grapefruit, cardamom, liquorice, grapefruit peel and quinine, blended with a Trebbiano di Romagna wine base. Ideal in a Vesper, neat or on the rocks with a wedge of orange, or add a few splashes to a Gin & Vodka Tonic. 16% Vol.
Other reviews... This bittersweet vermouth starts with honeyed richness and then veers towards the bitter side. Very generously flavoured. 5 Stars (Exceptional) - diffordsguide.com
A big but harmonious fruit bowl of a vermouth: Bold, ripe pear, golden raisin, and a juicy hint of pineapple lead into an assertive coconut and almond midpalate. The finish is laced with clove and cardamom, plus grapefruit peel bitterness. Producer recommends mixing into a Spritz with an orange wedge – sure, what's one more fruit in the mix? 93 points - wineenthusiast.com
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Ardnamurchan AD/Paul Launois 2026 Release Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Highlands, SCOTLAND$159. 99Bottle$1919.88 DozenABV: 57.4%"Delicate, understated, complex and classy. Take some time out with this one." - whiskybase.com
As far as unpeated Ardnamurchans go, year in year out, the Paul Launois release seems to be the most representative, and the most popular. This is the fifth instalment, matured in ex-bourbon barrels and finished for around 14 months in x-Grand Cru Champagne barriques. There is something about unpeated Ardna' that makes it incredibly approachable, offering a softer side that conveys a buttery, shortbread-like character, especially on the nose. The palate is disarmingly light for a natural strength malt, with those same notes counterpointed by a little orchard fruit, citrus, a saline mineral finish and what feels like drifts of smoke. The best of the series so far - at least, that's what a number of online comments have reported. Given all of the above, it makes you wonder why they don't do more of it? 5726 bottles released at 57.4% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered. Tasted from a 25ml sample.
Other reviews... Ardnamurchan continues the path with Paul Launois and justifiably so, as the results are pretty decent. The good thing about the maturation in these Champagne casks is that it brings an extra layer to an already excellent whisky. That should always be the added value of using exotic casks over regular bourbon. This one has a sour note that is really elevated by the excellent spirit of this distillery. Playing with water is recommended to utilize the full potential of this bottling. I tried this sample on the same day as the new Sherry Cask release, and must say the price-quality is better covered by the more traditional sherry expression. But that, one must say, is truly a different beast (peated, sherried) compared to this more elegant style. Truly PX versus Champagne. A good display of varieties from which you yourself can choose favorites. The Paul Launois batches I will gladly keep on following , but a whole bottle is for now not my preference. Having said that, this is a softer, sour, fizzy kind of malt, and rather unique. Perfect balance. - whiskybase.com
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2024 Chateau Tanunda Grand Barossa Grenache Shiraz MourvedreBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinRich and juicy with slightly chewy tannins and a pepper laced finish.
Deep dark red black core with a dark red hue. Elevated dark raspberry, liquorice and black cherry scents emanate out of the glass followed by some scorched earth and peppered dried herb notes. Rich and juicy the medium to full bodied palate features black raspberry, liquorice and black cherry fruits which are complimented by vanillin spice, scorched earth and pepper characters. Slightly chewy tannins with a lush black fruited finish that’s laced with pepper.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
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A Barossa blend of Grenache (44%), Shiraz (38%) and Mourvèdre (18%), the wine spent six months maturing in a mixed of seasoned French and American oak. An attractive ruby maroon hue, the nose offers bright red cherries, spices and a hint of mulberries. Red fruits to the fore with delightfully lifted aromatics, this is fresh and joyful. Decent length here, with good balance and fine tannins, this is quite delicious and will remain so for at least the next four to six years, likely longer. This is absolutely cracking value. A case or two of this in the cellar is wise buying, indeed. Drink 2025-2031.
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Ken Gargett – WinePilot.com - Ardnamurchan AD/ Cask Strength 2025 Edition Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - 57.7%Highlands, SCOTLAND$149. 99Bottle$1799.88 DozenABV: 57.7%
"Young age is noticeable, nonetheless this Ardnamurchan showcases distillery character in the best way." - whiskybase.com
Some are already comparing Ardnamurchan with Springbank, though that might be a bit premature. What is undeniable is that these whiskies carry a truckload of flavour for youngsters, that's most evident in their natural strength bottlings. This one's a blend of 87% peated and 13% unpeated spirit, primarily matured in ex-bourbon casks, the last 10% from sherry. 12,911 bottles were produced at 57.7% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.
Other reviews.... It's a complete success, the balance is perfect between the predominant Bourbon which highlights a more mature distillate, and the peat and Sherry which give character, depth and fruit. - whiskybase.com
Great powerful young Ardnamurchan, which only benefits from less cask influence. Bright coastal character with prominent salty and mineral notes. Young age is noticeable, nonetheless this Ardnamurchan showcases distillery character in the best way. - whiskybase.com
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2021 Cassegrain Fromenteau Reserve ChardonnayTumbarumba, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA$59. 99Bottle$719.88 DozenMinimum 6 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinRefined and frisky with a delicate creaminess.
Fermented in 100% new French oak puncheons. Brilliant pale straw colour with a distinctive green tint to the edges and a watery hue. Ripe nectarine, peach and bees wax aromas are interwoven with biscuity oak, citrusy nougat and gun flint notes. Fleshy nectarine and peach fruits are underscored by lively acidity. Bees wax, citrusy nougat, infusions of gun flint and biscuity oak elements are also evident. Finishes refined and frisky with a delicate creaminess.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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2024 Miraval Cotes de Provence RoseProvence, FRANCE$37. 99Bottle$455.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)ABV: 12.5%Closure: CorkA delicious, silky textured Provence Rose.
Miraval is a joint venture between Famille Perrin and Hollywood A-lister Brad Pitt. A blend of Cinsault, Grenache, Rolle and Syrah, sourced from vines planted on clay-limestone soils.
Very pale salmon pink tinged colour. Fragrant peach, strawberry and pomegranate aromas are trailed by hints of musk and stony mineral notes. Delicious peach, pomegranate and raspberry fruits are layered across the palate with a silken feel. Subtle musk and wet stone elements also make an appearance. Brisk acidity finishing dry and slippery textured.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 12.5%Other Reviews…..
Elegant and precise, with aromas of wild strawberries, pink nectarines and subtle citrus peel layered with delicate floral notes and a touch of crushed stones. The medium-bodied palate is sleek and finely textured, driven by bright acidity and highlighted by a clear mineral backbone. The finish is lingering and refreshing. Drink now or hold.
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2024 Dominique Portet Single Vineyard Pinot NoirYarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$37. 99Bottle$455.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2026-2034)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinLight, elegant and supple with energetic acidity and a savoury red fruited conclusion that shows plenty of spice.
Semi translucent cherry red colour with a light crimson red hue. Fragrant red to dark cherry, wild strawberry, violet and dried clove scents are trailed by some rhubarb, red liquorice and spicy dried herb notes. Light, elegant and supple in its flow across the palate, red cherry, winter strawberry and rhubarb fruits are featured over a dried clove, bramble, forest floor and spicy dried herb back drop. Energetic acidity and fine boned tannins with a savoury red fruited conclusion that shows plenty of spice.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
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From a vineyard at 230m in Gladysdale. All MV6, 15% whole bunches. A light, bright ruby. Pretty with bright red fruits, florals and a little green peppercorn spice. Gently sappy on the light, red-fruited, spice-inflected palate. A delicious short- to medium-term proposition. Drink by 2029.
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Philip Rich - James Halliday’s Australian Wine CompanionPerfumed aromas of red cherries, wild strawberries, rose petals, blood oranges, spices and crushed stones. The palate is medium-bodied and finely structured, with a bright acidity and crunchy tannins giving flavors of cranberries, pomegranate, dried herbs and mineral notes. Balanced and focused with a savory undertone. Drink or hold. Screw cap.
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2024 Robert Mondavi California Cabernet SauvignonCalifornia, UNITED STATES$19. 99Bottle$239.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2026-2029)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinA juicy, sweet fruited Cabernet with a prominent vanillin oak component.
Totally opaque dark red black tinged colour with a dark red hue. Intense ripe red to dark currant, plum and liquorice scents mix with some vanillin confectionary notes. Rich blackcurrant and liquorice fruits are pitted against prominent sweet vanillin oak with some tobacco and spicy earth elements also evident. Firm, slightly chewy tannins with a juicy sweet, fruited conclusion.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
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2025 Humis Vineyard PicpoulHeathcote, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$23. 99Bottle$287.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)ABV: 11.8%Closure: StelvinCrisp and tense with Lime juice and crunchy Granny Smith apple flavours in the drivers seat.
Brilliant water like colour with green highlighted edges. Scents of lime juice and green apple skin are trailed by hints of mandarin and stony mineral notes. Lime juice and crunchy Granny Smith apple flavours race across the mouth watering palate. Some tangy orange and stony mineral elements sit in the background. Crisp acidity with a dry, tense finish.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 11.8%Other Reviews……
A little edgier in acidity and grippier than previous releases, which raises the potential for some further ageing. In saying that, the grape's preserved lemon and almond savouriness is still apparent – that's a good thing – and, so too, the zesty citrus bonanza. Lemon, grapefruit pith and green apple with savoury notes and a saline tang light up the palate. Nuff said; it's obligatory with shellfish. Drink by 2028.
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2023 Humis Vineyard GrenacheHeathcote, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$23. 99Bottle$287.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2026-2030)ABV: 14.3%Closure: StelvinAn elegant, light to medium weight Grenache with spicy red to dark fruits.
Dark red core with black toned edges and a red to dark red hue. Fragrant dark raspberry, liquorice and black cherry scents intermingle with scorched earth, vanillin spice and peppered dried herb notes. Light to medium weight with fresh underlying acidity, the palate has an elegant flavour profile of red to dark raspberry, red liquorice, cherry, vanillin spice and peppered earth. Fine grained tannins with a refined, spicy mid length finish.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
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2024 Ross Hill Pinnacle Series ChardonnayOrange, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA$37. 99Bottle$455.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2026-2030)ABV: 13.6%Closure: StelvinA rich, mouth filling Chardonnay that has a long creamy textured finish.
Brilliant pale straw to straw colour with gleaming green tinted edges and a watery hue. Intense ripe peach, pear and nectarine scents mix with dried honey, biscuity nougat, cashew and spice notes. Rich and creamy, the mouth filling palate is layered with ripe peach, fleshy pear and honeycomb flavours. Crème brulee, bacon fat and spicy butterscotch elements linger across the back half. Long textured finish.
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2023 Chateau Les Clauzots BlancGraves, Bordeaux, FRANCE$36. 99Bottle$443.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2025-2029)ABV: 12.5%Closure: CorkA nicely shaped Bordeaux white that has refreshing acidity and a dry, flinty finish.
A blend of 60% Sauvignon Blanc, 35% Semillon and 5% Sauvignon Gris. Brilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Aromas of lime and green apple are intermeshed with some herbaceous grassy notes, faint pencil shavings and stony mineral characters. Mouth watering lime, green apple and guava fruits meld into a back drop of subtle herbaceous grassy characters, delicate pencil shavings and wet stone. Nicely shaped it has refreshing acidity and a dry, flinty finish.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 12.5%Other Reviews…..
Graphite, bay leaves and plums on the nose of this medium-bodied red. It’s savory and medium-firm, with chalky, slightly dusty tannins. Try after 2027.
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2025 Humis Vineyard Grenache RoseHeathcote, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$21. 99Bottle$263.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2026-2027)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinA supple and intensely flavoured Rose with a long moreish finish.
Damask pink tinged colour. Fragrant raspberry, strawberry and peach scents rise out of the glass followed by some musk and subtle Turkish delight notes. Delicious raspberry, peach, pomegranate and strawberry fruits are delivered with terrific intensity and texture. Some musk and spice elements linger across the back half. Brisk yet supple mouth feel with a long moreish finish.
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2023 Piazzo Comm. Armando Aiman Langhe NebbioloPiedmont, ITALY$49. 99Bottle$599.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2026-2030)ABV: 14.5%Closure: Diam CorkA juicy, red fruited Nebbiolo with bright acidity and slightly chalky tannins.
Red to dark red colour with black shaded edges and a light red hue. Aromas of red currant, rose petals and red liquorice are intertwined with hints of earth, leather and spicy dried herbs. Juicy red currant, red cherry and red liquorice fruits meld into an earth, dried herb, tobacco and spice back drop. Bright acidity and slightly chalky tannins with a spicy red fruited conclusion.
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2024 Torbreck The Steading BlancBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$37. 99Bottle$455.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinA luscious, slippery textured blend of Roussanne, Marsanne and Viognier.
Inspired by the rich, luscious and mineral scented dry whites of the Rhône Valley, The Steading Blanc is sourced entirely from the Descendant Vineyard on Roennfeldt Road first planted in 1994. The ripe, fleshy, barrel fermented Viognier and Marsanne gives the palate a textural edge whilst the Roussanne contributes it’s more flinty and austere personality.
A blend of 53% Roussanne, 45% Marsanne and 2% Viognier. Brilliant water like core with green highlighted surrounds. Drifting from the glass are aromas of peach and apricot followed by some waxy honey dew melon like notes and hints of ginger. Luscious, slippery textured flavours of peach, apricot and red apple slide across the palate with subtle notions of honey dew melon, ginger and spicy honeysuckle the undercard. Fresh acidity with a long, graceful yet supplely shaped finish.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 13.5%Other Reviews…….
Layers of honeysuckle, lemon myrtle, sliced pears, beeswax and stone fruit on the nose. The palate is medium-bodied with a chewy phenolic edge and a generous texture, giving flavors of nectarines, white flowers, grapefruit pith and green apples. A blend of 53% roussanne, 45% marsanne and 2% viognier fermented in a mix of stainless steel and barrels. Drink or hold. Screw cap.
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JamesSuckling.comThe 2024 The Steading Blanc is a composition of Roussanne (63%), Marsanne (28%), and Viognier (9%), and the wine is equal parts floral, chalky phenolics and preserved citrus fruits. It has a burst of fresh saline acidity in the mouth, and the wine seems a perfect fit for the soils of the Barossa. The fruit is from the Descendant vineyard on Roennfeldt Road, first planted in 1994. This is very good. 13% alcohol, sealed under screw cap. Drink 2025-2032.
94 Points
Erin Larkin – Robert Parker’s The Wine AdvocateThe 2024 The Steading Blanc is a well-controlled expression. The natural exuberance of these varieties is restrained here to provide focus. Exotic melon and grapefruit aromas are lifted by acacia and old oak. Juicy acidity then delivers a linear texture accented by pithy, phenolic grip before finishing long and fine. Drink 2026-2032.
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2023 Il Poggione Rosso di MontalcinoTuscany, ITALY$56. 99Bottle$683.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)ABV: 14%Closure: CorkA delicious Rosso di Montalcino with red to dark fruits framed by chalky tannins and energetic acidity.
Dark red core with black shaded edges and a red to brick red hue. Fragrant red to dark currant and red cherry scents infused with dried herbs are trailed by some spicy tobacco and earthy leather notes. Delicious ripe currant and dark cherry fruits are framed by chalky tannins and energetic acidity with earthy dried herb, tobacco and spicy leather elements the undercard. Rustic, chewy finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 14%Other Reviews…..
Tightly knit and focused, featuring dark cherries, fresh herbs and subtle oak spice. Medium-bodied with a linear profile and firm, yet finely integrated tannins. Long and slightly chewy finish. Drink or hold.
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2024 Geddes Seldom Inn GrenacheMcLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$27. 99Bottle$335.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)ABV: 14.4%Closure: StelvinA rich, succulent mid weight Grenache with some pepper to it.
Aged in large format seasoned French oak. Deep dark red core with black shaded edges and a red to dark red hue. Aromas of dark raspberry and liquorice intermix with some scorched earth, confectionary and pepper notes. Rich and juicy, the mid weighted palate is awash with dark to black raspberry and liquorice fruits. Scorched earth, vanillin spice and pepper elements the undercard. Velvety tannins with a ripe succulent finish that has some pepper to it.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
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2022 d’Arenberg The Footbolt ShirazMcLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$19. 99Bottle$239.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinDeeply fruited with sturdily built tannins and a muscular finish.
Pitch black colour with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Pronounced ripe blackberry and liquorice aromas mix with black cherry, vanillin cedar, scorched earth and blackpepper notes. Rich juicy blackberry, liquorice and black cherry fruits make a plush entrance within a frame of sturdily built tannins which firm up the back half. Scorched earth, spicy vanillin cedar and blackpepper elements lurk underneath. Deeply fruited, muscular finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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2022 Neldner Road by Dave Powell Barossa Valley ShirazBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2026-2030)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinRich and dense yet lively with prominent vanillin oak dominating across the back half.
Formerly known as Powell & Son, Dave Powell, of Torbreck fame and son Callum have now decided to take separate paths on their winemaking journey. Dave rebranding his venture Neldner Road.
Magnificent depth of colour featuring an inky black heart along with an equally deep black dark red hue. Pronounced aromas of black cherry liqueur, liquorice and ripe blackberries are overlaid by toasty vanillin oak with some dark plum, earth and spice notes also present. Rich and dense, lavish black cherry, liquorice and black plum fruits greet the front half of the palate with prominent vanillin oak dominating across the back half. Some scorched earth and subtle spicy leather elements are also evident. Bright acidity counterpoints the opulent texture. Ripe and powerful it has polished yet sturdy tannins and a plush yet lively finish.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
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2021 Catena Zapata Nicasia Vineyard MalbecMendoza, ARGENTINA$140. 00Bottle$1680.00 DozenCellar: 8 - 10 Years (2034-2036)ABV: 13.5%Closure: CorkRefined and richly fruited with a compact structure and long, highly finessed finish.
Nicola Catena planted his first Malbec vineyard in Mendoza in 1902 and today the estate is run by Nicholás Catena and his daughter Laura. Malbec continues to be the estate's focus and the winery's pristine vineyards lie at the base of the Andes on soils of sand, lime and stone at altitudes between 920 and 1120 metres above sea level. Over the last 20 years, the fastidious vineyard work of Nicholas and Laura has paid dividends and Catena Zapata is now one of Argentina's most famous estates.
Impenetrable inky black heart with a near equally deep dark red black hue. Spicy red currant, blueberry and dark cherry aromas infused with dried herbs are trailed by hints of vanillin cedar and earth. Rich blueberry, dark cherry, red liquorice and red currant fruits are layered across the palate with great refinement. Spicy vanillin cedar, dried herb and earth elements linger across the back half. A sculptured frame of gently chalky tannins provides great compact structure. Long, highly finessed finish tinged with some dusty earth characters.
Cellar 8-10 years.
Alc. 13.5%Other Reviews…..
The 2021 Malbec Nicasia Vineyard originates from a small plot nestled within Paraje Altamira, Uco Valley. It was aged up to 16 months in concrete vats and foudres and boasts a deep purple color. The complex nose unveils layers of crushed plums, blueberries, herbs, curry, lavender and graphite. Initially dry and plush, the palate transitions into a taut, chalky, overwhelming, and juicy texture, as if embodying structure and suppleness. This unique and flavorful Malbec offers a high-pitched intensity of flavor that lingers, showcasing a prolonged focus on the fruit. Drink 2025-2040.
97 Points
Joaquín Hidalgo - VinousA complex, layered malbec that shows a touch of white pepper and cigar box. Blackberries, chiles, chocolate and fine spices. Really juicy and compact, but nothing hefty. Quintessential flavors with dusty tannins that keep growing. Drink or hold.
96 Points
JamesSuckling.comThe vineyard in question in the 2021 Malbec Nicasia Vineyard is nearly a century old, 3,593-feet high, and brimming in clay with limestone soils. Medium-bodied and moderately concentrated, it sees an elevage of 16-21 months in French oak, softening the tannins to a supple edginess supportive of the black fruit and earthy spice of the wine. Enjoy now through 2037.
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2024 Tin Shed Melting Pot ShirazBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 15%Closure: StelvinRich, weighty and plush with a sturdy structure and meaty feel to the finish.
Matured in French oak, 10% new, for a period of 18 months. Pitch black heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Spicy red to dark plum and liquorice scents fill the nostrils followed by some smoked meat, fennel and peppered earth notes. Rich, weighty and plush the palate is swamped with concentrated dark plum, liquorice and black cherry fruits. Toasty vanillin oak, earth, fennel and peppered meat elements lie underneath. Sturdy tannin structure with an opulent finish that has a meaty feel to it.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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2025 Mount Riley Pinot GrisMarlborough, NEW ZEALAND$19. 99Bottle$239.88 DozenMinimum 6 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinLusciously fruited with crisp acidity with an off dry finish.
Brilliant pale straw colour with glimpses of green around the outskirts and a watery hue. Uplifted ripe pear, lychee and rosewater mix with hints of Turkish delight and spice. Luscious pear and lychee fruits are intermeshed with musk and Turkish delight elements. Crisp acidity with an off dry finish.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
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2016 Ardnamurchan Single Cask No:456 9 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - Australian ExclusiveHighlands, SCOTLAND$199. 99Bottle$2399.88 DozenABV: 58.5%348 bottles from a first-fill Spanish oak Oloroso Hogshead make up this unpeated Ardna'. Drawing parallels with their annual classic finished in Paul Launois Champagne casks, there's no smoke to hide behind, so the quality of the distillate is more on show. The similarities end there. The sherry input makes this significantly heavier on the nose and thicker on the palate; Oloroso glazing the tongue before a muted coastal character blends with dried figs, bittersweet dark chocolate and gingery warmth. A touch of minerality is retained, too, as the finish dries and closes leaving mere traces of the whisky's provenance. Because it's a single cask, the presentation returns to Ardnamurchan’s original slate blue vessel - emulating the colour of the volcanic rock that surrounds their peninsula. A few hundred bottles remain for the entire Australian market, which may add further appeal for collectors. 58.5% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered. Tasted from a 30ml sample.
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2023 Hay Shed Hill Cabernet SauvignonMargaret River, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA$32. 99Bottle$395.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2026-2034)ABV: 14%Closure: StelvinA richly fruited yet stylish and highly refined Margaret River Cabernet.
Matured in French oak barrels for 13 months. Pitch black core with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Enticing blackcurrant and mulberry scents greet the nostrils with impressive intensity followed by some spicy vanillin cedar, earthy tobacco, black olive and subtle bay leaf notes. Rich blackcurrant, liquorice and mulberry fruits swoop across the expansive palate with ample power and depth. Vanillin cedar, tobacco, earth, black olive and spicy dried herb characters are highlighted across the back half. Fine grained tannins are expertly integrated with fruit. Long, stylish finish.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
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2021 Woodlands Wilyabrup Valley Cabernet Sauvignon MerlotMargaret River, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA$32. 99Bottle$395.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinA generously fruited blend with a sturdy structure behind it.
Midnight black core with a dark red black tinged hue. Aromas of blackcurrant, mulberry and black olive are framed by cigar box, earth and subtle bay leaf notes. Rich blackcurrant and mulberry fruits have an earthy underpinning of cedary tobacco, dried herb and spice characters. Sturdy, slightly grainy tannin structure with a medium to long, generously fruited finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 13.5%Other Reviews……
All the regional aromas and flavours at play, from violets, wakame, cassis and chocolate to mulberries, with a distinct ironstone character too. The fuller-bodied palate comes strewn with tannins, the texture of cocoa powder, and somewhat drying on the finish. Just needs a bit more time in bottle. Drink by 2034.
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2023 Turon Estate Lenswood Single Vineyard Pinot NoirAdelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$52. 99Bottle$635.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinSupple red to dark fruits with an underlying freshness to the savoury finish.
Fermented with 10% whole bunch fruit. Dark red core with black toned edges and a red to dark red hue. Perfumed nose with fragrant scents of violet, dark cherry, strawberry and anise to the fore. Hints of dried herbs, forest floor and delicate spicy cedar ensue. Spicy red to dark cherry, strawberry and anise flavours make a supple entrance with dried herb and forest floor elements sitting in the background. Very fine grained tannins with an underlying freshness to the savoury finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
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2023 Cassegrain Autumn SangioveseHilltops, News South Wales, AUSTRALIA$22. 99Bottle$275.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)ABV: 14%Closure: StelvinLight and savoury with lively acidity, slightly chalky tannins and an energetic, spicy red fruited finish.
Dark red in colour with black tinged edges and a red to brick red hue. Spicy red currant and red cherry scents intermingle with earth, dried herb and faint tobacco notes. Light and savoury, the palate features bright red cherry and red currant fruits which meld into an earth, tobacco and spicy dried herb back drop. Lively acidity and slightly chalky tannins with an energetic, spicy red fruited finish.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
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2024 Tacherons Pinot NoirPays d'Oc, FRANCE$39. 99Bottle$479.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2026-2029)ABV: 13%Closure: Diam CorkA juicy Pinot with vanillin clove, dried herbs and spicy earth elements sitting in the background.
Deep dark red colour with black toned edges and a bright red hue. Aromas of cherry, raspberry and red liquorice are followed by some earth, dried herb and spice notes. Juicy cherry, raspberry and strawberry fruits make a supple entrance with vanillin clove, dried herbs and spicy earth elements sitting in the background. Polished yet sturdy tannins with a mid length fruit driven finish.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
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2025 Gibson Wines Discovery Road Graciano RoseBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$26. 99Bottle$323.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)ABV: 11.4%Closure: StelvinA refreshing, tangy dry Rose.
Pale salmon pink colour. Citrus, strawberry and blood orange aromas drift out of the glass followed by whiffs of water melon and musk. Refreshing blood orange, water melon and citrus fruits grace the palate with some stony mineral elements lying underneath. Crisp acidity with a dry, tangy finish that carries an energetic feel.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
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2023 Langmeil Orphan Bank ShirazBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$69. 99Bottle$839.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2026-2034)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinA rich, plummy Barossa Shiraz with an amply powered, well fleshed finish.
Orphan Bank is testament to Langmeil’s commitment to preserving old and rare Barossa vineyards. Ten rows of Shiraz planted pre-1860 were saved from the developer’s bulldozer and replanted alongside the original Langmeil vineyard on the banks of the North Para River. Matured for 24 months in French oak hogsheads (25% new), fruit for the Orphan Bank is sourced from a variety of Barossa sub districts with the vines having an average age of 85+ years.
Pitch black heart with a deep dark purple black hue. Nosing offers up dark plum and liquorice aromas followed by vanillin oak, whiffs of dark chocolate, earth and spice. Rich dark plum, liquorice and blackberry fruits cast an opulent feel across the palate with spicy vanillin cedar, earth and traces of fennel lurking underneath. Polished fine grained tannins. Amply powered it has a long well fleshed finish.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 14.5%Other Reviews…..
Deep red with a good tint of purple and charred oak and black fruit aromas, a hint of black olive. The wine is round and supple with good soft ripe tannins and attractive plum/cranberry flavour that lingers well, the aftertaste super satisfying. Succulent sweet fruit core—delicious, sumptuous shiraz.
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2022 Grampians Estate Rutherford Sparkling ShirazGreat Western, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$34. 99Bottle$419.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2026-2034)ABV: 14%Closure: Diam CorkA rich, opulent Sparkling Shiraz with a sturdy structure imparting a touch of firmness across the long expansive finish.
A fluffy purple tinged mousse holds well over a midnight black dark red core that’s finely threaded by a steady bead. A heady mix of dark plum, liquorice and dark chocolate aromas waft through the nostrils followed by some spicy vanillin oak and earthy mocha notes. The weighty palate is awash with rich opulent dark plum, chocolate and liquorice flavours. Vanillin oak and earthy mocha characters drift across the back half. Creamy textured mid palate feel with a sturdy structure imparting a touch of firmness across the long expansive finish.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 14%Other Reviews…..
A wonderful tribute to Ford Guthrie, the son of the producer who tragically died too young. Walks the finest of lines between complexity and freshness so well, so convincingly. Dense, dark purple hues. Ripe, sweet blackberries, cherry, blueberry, lively spice, black licorice, chocolate and warm oak light up under the liveliest of bubbles. Flows seamlessly, underscored in soft, ripe tannins and delivered long with a subtle, spicy sweetness. Classic modern Aus style. Drink by 2034.
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Balvenie Single Barrel 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLANDReduced from $179.99$159. 99Bottle$1919.88 DozenABV: 47.8%Launched in 2013, Balvenie's Single Barrel offerings are limited editions, with no more than 300 drawn from a single cask, hand-numbered and labelled with the cask number. This release was matured in first-fill bourbon casks for at least 12 years before bottling non-chill filtered.
2014 batch tasted... Perfect clarity in the bright gold appearance. Wavers before attractive scents of apple strudel, poached pear in wine and hints of cinnamon are released. Further exposure subdues the overall intensity but accents mild fruit cake notes, dilute honey and hints of ginger biscuit. The big wood influence and higher ABV delivers more punch than you'd expect from Balvenie with honey, vanilla and barley sugar featuring in a medium to full bodied profile and showing terrific balance through to the vibrant, spicy, subtle charry oak / wafer biscuit fade. Like the superb peated release tasted earlier, this marks a departure from the house style, taking a more heavy handed approach to what is generally a delicate spirit. It will find favour amongst those who generally prefer the bolder Speyside malts, like Benromach or Glenfarclas. Great value while this price holds.47.8% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... I believe these are all first fill. I doubt different casks will be very different, it's probably all under control. Colour: white wine. Nose: fresh and citric at first, chalky and lemony, with touches of fresh oak (not totally dry) and just cut grass. A little iron too. It's very tight, with growing notes of paraffin and fresh cement, then green apples and a wee menthol/camphor combination. Refreshing altogether. Mouth: really very good. Lemon sherbet, tight grasses, the greenest green apples and the greenest limes, then perhaps mirabelles and damsons, but it'll never get as mellow and rounded as some other casks that I had tried earlier. Finish: long and sweeter, more on jellybeans, then just a lot of grass. Perhaps a little too much sourness in the aftertaste, sour fruits… Comments: it's remarkable that it never got vanilla-driven given that this was first fill. 85 points - whiskyfun.com
An aromatic Scotch with bright honey, pear and floral touches, this single-barrel offering features creamy custard, banana and a touch of cocoa before finishing on a baking spice note. The alcohol presence is considerable; temper it with a good dose of water and consider pairing it with a rich dessert. 91 points (12/1/2013) - wineenthusiast.com
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2025 Nicks Secret CSS Single Vineyard Watervale RieslingClare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIAReduced from $34.99$19. 99Bottle$239.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2026-2034)ABV: 11%Closure: StelvinThis is the estate’s Reserve Riesling crafted from dry grown old vines (80+ years old). 2025 was one of the driest, warmest, and earliest vintages that the Clare Valley has ever seen resulting in low yields but exceptional fruit quality.
Tense and zippy with an electrifying line of acidity sculpting the long driving finish.
Brilliant water like core with a greenish tinge to the edges. Intensely scented, the nose offers up lime juice and lemon aromas which are complimented by green apple, chalky talc and slatey mineral like notes. Racy lime, lemon and Granny Smith apple fruits are sculptured by a line of electrifying acidity. Chalky talc, wet steel and flinty mineral elements extend across the back half. Superb drive finishing long, tense and zippy.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 11%Other Reviews….
Another superb Clare Valley Riesling from the Watervale sub-region, the fruit comes from a dry grown vineyard with vines in excess of eighty years of age. 100% free run juice. This is exceptional value. The very gentlest pale lemon colour, the wine offers a gorgeous nose, wonderfully aromatic, with lime blossoms, spices, white jasmine, river stones, florals and a line of minerally support. Beautifully crafted with excellent length, there is bright, zesty acidity running the full length. Finely balanced, the wine will provide pleasure for at least the next fifteen years. Drink 2026-2041.
95 Points
Ken Gargett – WinePilot.comThe wine exhibits precision and excellent clarity, presenting aromas of crisp apple, green rockmelon, lime zest, and lemon pith, complemented by a hint of floral notes. On the palate, it is brilliantly focused, showing outstanding fruit purity and balance, and is beautifully structured, with a complex mouthfeel and delicate texture. The finish is taut and linear, demonstrating superb composition and refinement, and is impressively long. At its best: 2029 to 2042.
95 Points
Sam Kim – Wine Orbit
A good deal of intensity and concentration of flavour here. Carries the lemon-lime Splice characters well, shows off some pulpy grapefruit notes, hazy green apple juice, a touch of pickled ginger and some lifted alpine herb and citrus blossom characters. Well balanced, energetic and drives with intent and length. Drink by 2033.
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2024 Dune Blewitt Springs ShirazMcLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 14.2%Closure: StelvinA gorgeously plush and rich yet refined Blewitt Springs Shiraz.
Dune is a project of brothers Duncan and Peter Lloyd (next generation Coriole) using fruit sourced from their vineyard in the Blewitt Springs sub-region of McLaren Vale. Blewitt Springs is known for deep sandy soils on yellow clays where Shiraz typically ripens later than other parts of McLaren Vale. It typically produces Shiraz of lifted dark fruit, floral and meaty notes, the tannin is fine yet chalky and the wines are often medium bodied rather than full.
Impenetrable inky black colour with a deep dark red black hue. Captivating dark plum, liquorice and ripe blueberry scents sail out of the glass with plenty of intensity followed by some dried herb, scorched earth and peppered meat notes. Gorgeously plush and rich yet refined in it’s flow, juicy dark plum, liquorice and ripe blueberry fruits swoop across the medium to full bodied palate. Fennel, spicy vanillin cedar and peppered earth elements line the back half. Seamlessly integrated tannins show great polish and only serve to enhance it’s glossy textural feel. Understated in its power it finishes long and generous yet highly finessed.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.Alc. 14.2%
Trophy: Best Shiraz - McLaren Vale Wine Show
Trophy: Best Shiraz, One Year Old or Younger - McLaren Vale Wine Show
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2023 Querciabella MongranaTuscany, ITALY$39. 99Bottle$479.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)ABV: 13.5%Closure: Diam CorkA juicy mid weighted Tuscan blend that’s energetic and chewy.
Founded in 1974, Querciabella have received widespread critical acclaim for its wines which are located throughout Tuscany’s Chianti Classico and Maremma areas. The first vintage of Mongrana was produced in 2005 with fruit sourced from a range of vineyards located in the Tuscan coastal region of Maremma. All of the vineyards have been biodynamically grown since inception.
A blend of 50% Sangiovese, 25% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon the wine is matured in a mixture of stainless steel tanks and cement.
Deep midnight black core with a dark red black tinged hue. Intense red to black currant and red liquorice scents infused with Mediterranean herbs sail through the nostrils trailed by some tobacco, earth, leather and subtle spicy black olive notes. Rich red to black currant, red cherry and liquorice fruits carry a juicy feel across the mid weighted palate. Tobacco, earth, subtle leather, black olive and spicy dried herb elements lie underneath. Bright acidity and chalky tannins counterpoint the fleshiness of the fruit. Concludes long and energetic with loads of fruit and a chewy feel.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 13.5%Other Reviews…….
The nose opens with floral, saline aromas of peonies and violets, then turns savory with hot tar and herbs, then finishes sweet with citrus and cherries. Cherries and berries headline the palate, alongside a strong blood orange element and soil strewn with crushed flower petals and herbs. Tannins are very firm.
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2023 Ravensworth Estate SangioveseCanberra, Australian Capital Territory, AUSTRALIA$39. 99Bottle$479.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinA light Sangiovese with sour to red fruit, tangy acidity and slightly chalky tannins.
Dark red core with black shaded edges and a dark red tinged hue. Dark fruited aromas of currants and cherries intermingle with some earthy leather, amaro and spice notes. Light in body, sour to red cherry and red currant fruits make a supple entrance. Blood orange, amaro, earth and spicy dried herb elements are also present. Tangy acidity with slightly chalky tannins lingering across the mid length finish.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 13%Other Reviews…..
Fragrant and savory aromas of sour cherries, red currants, dried roses, orange peel, spices, leather and crushed stones. The palate is medium-bodied and tightly wound, with fine acidity and grainy tannins, giving flavors of cranberries, pomegranates, dried herbs and minerals. Drink or hold. Screw cap.
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2013 Signatory Vintage Mortlach 12 Year Old 100 Proof Edition #60 Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND$119. 99Bottle$1439.88 DozenABV: 57.1%"...gives a good impression of the distillery character of the beast of Dufftown - fruity, malty, salty and meaty." - whiskybase.com
The internet is full of praise regarding Signatory's 100 Proof bottlings, a series that continues to put many other independents to shame. Here's a cracking value from a sought-after name in single malt that's rarely encountered: Mortlach, matured in second-fill oloroso butts - an exercise in restraint from Signatory that sees the sherry input balanced instead of prevailing, meaning the meaty and textural qualities that make Mortlach what it is are nicely expressed. Apparently it 'swims' well too, so you can extend the value with a splash of water to open up the flavours. Well done Signatory, keep them coming! 57.1% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.
Other reviews... "A very lovely and a young Mortlach. The wood is not too dormant on this one, so gives a good impression of the distillery character of the beast of Dufftown - fruity, malty, salty and meaty." - whiskybase.com
"Good Mortlach, the refill oloroso is secondary as it should be. A hint of sulfur and almost a touch of mezcal but otherwise the depth and nominal meatiness familiar to Mortlach drinkers, Excellent value for money." - whiskybase.com
... Full bodied and mouth-coating. Sweet and spicy with rich, creamy depth. Orchard fruits and dried fruits dominate, with green herbs quietly in the background. Finish: Medium to long. Continues in the same rich style, now with a hint of chocolate. Gradually turning greener toward the end. Comment: Quirky nose, rich fruity palate. - whiskysaga.com
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2022 Kilikanoon Killerman’s Run ShirazClare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$19. 99Bottle$239.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinA rich, juicy Clare Valley Shiraz flush with dark to black fruit.
Matured in seasoned French oak hogsheads for 12 months. Dense inky black heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Wafting through the nostrils are heady scents of liquorice, dark plum and dark chocolate trailed by some vanillin cedar, subtle scorched earth and peppered fennel notes. Rich and juicy, the medium to full bodied palate is flush with liquorice and dark plum fruits. Some black cherry, vanillin cedar, scorched earth and peppered fennel elements lurk in the background. Velvety tannins with an opulently fruited pepper laced finish.
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2021 Luna Blue Rock Pinot NoirMarlborough, NEW ZEALAND$49. 99Bottle$599.88 DozenMinimum 6 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2026-2027)ABV: 14%Closure: StelvinRich juicy black fruits are to the fore with a dry, slightly chalky feel to the mid length finish.
Deep dark red black shaded core with a dark red hue. Sweet dark plum, anise and strawberry jam aromas emerge with some vanillin spice and earth notes also evident. Rich and juicy, black cherry, anise and black plum fruits are to the fore. Toasty vanillin oak, earth and spice elements sit underneath. Sturdy tannin structure with a dry, slightly chalky feel to the mid length finish.
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Alc. 14%Other Reviews…..
Aromas of black cherries, blue berries and violets followed by cinnamon powder and toast with an underlying rocky minerality. Medium-bodied with refreshing acidity and firm tannins. Precisely framed and polished wine with good vibrancy on both the nose and palate. Sustainable. Drink or hold. Screw cap.
92 Points
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