Massolino Barolo 2020

First produced in 1911, the fruit for Massolino’s classic cuvée is selected from seven sites across roughly seven hectares of prime-sited Serralunga vineyards. The most important of these sites - Briccolina, Collareto, Broglio and Le Turne - are dotted around the town itself (Le Turne borders Margheria, while Collareto lies next to Vigna Rionda) - so we are talking quality real estate. The 2019 also includes a little declassified fruit from Massolino’s Parussi Cru. Vine age varies from 10 to 55 years.

Alkina Polygon #5 Grenache 2022

There are three polygons that have, since the very early days, looked like they could stand apart as Single Polygon wines. Polygon 3 is 0.274 hectares (ha) and approximately 200 vines. Its soil profile is shallow red brown earth over deep chalky, sedimentary limestone which contains fractured schist and limited iron. Polygon 5 comprises two similar parcels of 0.12ha and 0.25ha, a total of 0.37ha. These Polygon 5 sections have deeper soils and well fractured schist with ferric clay (within the fractures).  Polygon 1 was defined in Pedro’s second visit in 2018. The block is 0.4ha which Pedro divided into separate areas and recommended that we exclude one section of 0.097ha which lacks the fractured schist of the other sections.

Grant Burge Corryton Park Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Bright fresh blackberry and mint flood the palate with fresh tarragon, lemon thyme and sage. Chocolate layered tannins provide a mint chocolate experience with huge complexity from the herbal notes. The tannins are incredibly fine and dense with a lengthy palate

Eagles Rest Syrah Maluna 2019

The Maluna vineyard is nestled at 240m above sea level in the foothills of the Broken Back Range and is one of the highest altitude vineyards in the Hunter Valley. 2019 Maluna Syrah was made from the best parcels of fruit and reflects the special nature of the site on which the fruit is grown. A deep red with great concentration and depth. Bright red fruit, forest berries and dried flowers overlay darker notes of spiced plums and black cherries. Hints of chestnut, clove, and subtle spice. Sweet cola, amaro bitters and a savoury, earthy finish.

Ottelia Sangiovese 2021

The perfect everyday of the week wine - reliable and foolproof the Ottelia Sangiovese is comfort in a bottle.

Magarey Lane Limestone Coast Shiraz 2021

The Magarey Lane Limestone Coast Shiraz 2021 is beautifully perfumed, showing dark and purple fruit richness, cake spice and mocha characters. This wine has a generous weighted palate offering terrific fruit purity together with seductive complexity. Easy drinking shiraz classic limestone coast

Phi Lusatia Park Pinot Noir 2023

PHI is the 21st letter of the Ancient Greek alphabet and symbolises balance, harmony and proportion. In a similar way, the third and fourth generations of the De Bortoli family are working together to create considered single vineyard wine that gives proportion to climate, soil and maker. Lusatia Park vineyard was first planted in 1985 and has been the source of some of the finest pinot noir and chardonnay made in the Yarra Valley.

Bulman Glen's Vineyard Eden Valley Grenache 2024

The Stonegarden Vineyard was established in 1857 it sits at 390m altitude, in the rain shadow of the Mount Lofty ranges on a plateau looking easterly over the Murray Mallee. Glen Monaghan grew the grenache for the 2024 vintage, which was much drier and warmer than 2023. The resultant wines have less spice but more inherent power. Less whole bunch was used to push the fruit and tannin forward.

Popular Shiraz Dozen

Australian wine drinkers and their cherished shiraz is a love story for the ages. Renowned, revered and respected, Australian shiraz has a voice that’s heard on the international stage. There’s a range of different styles here, selected for their great value, and outstanding quality. Highlights include the cool-climate elegance of Lambrook’s Adelaide Hills expression, the forthright and robust First Village from Barossa pioneers Bethany, and the trademark silkiness of McLaren Vale from stalwarts Coriole. 

Vega Sicilia Unico Cosecha 2014

Vega Sicilia is a legendary and iconic Spanish wine producer located in the Ribera del Duero region. Founded in 1864, it is widely regarded as Spain's most prestigious wine estate, known for its long-aging, complex, and highly sought-after red wines, particularly Unico. The estate is characterized by its meticulous winemaking practices, old vines, and extended aging in both barrel and bottle, resulting in wines of exceptional quality and longevity

Penfolds 802.B Superblend Cabernet Shiraz 2018

Curiosity and experimentation deliver a new wine made from carefully selected parcels from the coveted 2018 South Australian vintage. The wine represents a unique interpretation of the iconic Australian blend of cabernet sauvignon. Superblend 802.B varietal composition is close to evenly split with cabernet sauvignon contributing 55% and shiraz 45% of the blend respectively. The components were married immediately post vintage, completing 19 months maturation as a blend in French oak hogsheads. This wine will reward careful cellaring for several decades.

Wynns Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 (Gift Box)

First produced in 1954, Wynns Black Label has a reputation for ageing gracefully and displaying excellent varietal and regional characteristics. The wine is produced from the top 20 to 25% of Cabernet Sauvignon from the esteemed terra rossa vineyards in Coonawarra.

Damien Coquelet Kes Ki Dit Beaujolais 2020

Damien Coquelet is a leader of the young generation of Beaujolais producers. Despite starting his domaine at just 20 years old he is far from precocious. He has worked alongside his stepfather, George Descombes, since he was 10 years old. Georges is an original 'Gang of Five' member, which includes Foillard, Lapierre, Thevenet and Breton, who put quality Beaujolais back on the vinous map through subscription to the philosophies of Jules Chauvet. An archetypal interpretation of new-wave French gamay.

Wynns Michael Shiraz 2022

Michael Shiraz is Wynns Coonawarra Estate’s best-of-vintage shiraz. Named after David Wynn’s young son, the fruit used for this wine comes from the best vineyard sites in Coonawarra and is only made in years when the best quality fruit is available. Medium-bodied with flavours of blackberry, plum, and dark chocolate.

Wirra Wirra The Absconder Grenache 2022

Absconder Grenache is made from a vineyard planted in the time of Wirra Wirra’s founder Robert Strangways Wigley. Wigley was an eccentric whose lust for life had at times seen him fall foul of the law in his home town. In fact, one episode involving the ‘acquisition’ of the famous Adelaide pie-cart and a joy ride through the city streets was the catalyst for banishment to McLaren Vale. However Wigley did not abscond into the wilderness. He became known for his world class wines - including fortifieds made with the grenache of the day - and helped to build the reputation of McLaren Vale.

Swinney Farvie Mourvedre 2022

This is just the second release of Farvie Mourvèdre, a wine crafted from a draconian selection of dry-grown bush vine Mourvèdre on the same kidney-shaped patch of dirt as the vines for the Farvie Grenache in the Wilson’s Pool vineyard. The vines here face northeast on leaner topsoil and with a higher percentage of coarse lateritic gravel; the roots have now made it down into the clay beneath. Meticulous fruit-thinning and selective hand-harvesting over multiple passes ensured Swinney achieved fruit as close to perfect as possible. 

Last year’s release fermented entirely as whole bunches. This year, the bunches and berries were smaller, requiring Mann to tweak the percentage (66%) to achieve the perfect balance. According to Mann, the Farvie Mourvèdre loves bunches: “It helps to balance the wildness, gaminess and rustiness of the fruit while accentuating the spice element of the wine.” Regarding the process, the wine spent 11 days on skins before being pressed to large, fine-grained, seasoned French oak vessels, where it matured for 11 months. 

As if last year’s wine didn’t set the bar high enough! “It might be my favourite wine I’ve ever made from Swinney,” says Rob Mann. “It’s so pretty; there’s a lovely natural balance and vitality that’s sometimes hard to capture. It’s pretty close to being a very, very good wine.” 

Mount Langi Ghiran Cliff Edge Grampians Shiraz 2020

Sourced from a selection of blocks across the historic Mount Langi Ghiran vineyard situated in the Grampians region of Victoria, where the combination of Langi’s cool climates, old vines and granite sands produce shiraz with great intensity, purity and finesse.

Schoolhouse Wines Coonawarra Shiraz 2015

Selected each year form the most expressive barrels, the Schoolhouse Shiraz starts with the terra rossa soil. The vines are meticulously managed to regulate yield, starting with low bud numbers at pruning and careful management of soil moisture. Each year they select the best rows for the best blocks to produce this outstanding shiraz.

Tua Rita Perlato del Bosco Rosso IGT 2019

The vintage defines the typical characteristics of Sangiovese from the coast: fresh and classical notes of “Maccia Mediterranea” that makes this wine special for its territoriality.

Metala White Label Shiraz Cabernet 2022

Each year the blend of shiraz and cabernet sauvignon is assessed based on the fruit when it arrives in the winery. The 2021 vintage is a blend of 80% Shiraz and 20% cabernet sauvignon. The fruit was harvested in the cool of the early morning to retain all the natural acidity. A portion of the cabernet sauvignon was aged in seasoned French oak barriques while a portion of the shiraz was seasoned in French and American hogsheads and barriques each for around 12-13 months. Minimal winemaking intervention with the use of a uniquely designed gravity 'lift' tank.

Marnong Estate Miscela Rossa 2022

Hailing from Sunbury, a small wine region with a big future. A delicious dry red blend of shiraz (54%), montepulciano (39%), sangiovese (6%), and pinot noir (1%) from one of Victoria's best kept secrets.

Haselgrove Catkin Shiraz 2020

Catkin is blended from four parcels of wine, each from a unique micro-climatic region of McLaren Vale. The first from Whites Valley producing wines with textural tannins and great flavour depth. The second from McLaren Flat is off the vineyard surrounding the winery, producing elegant lifted wines with fine tannins. The third from Blewitt Springs  produces wines with elegant red fruits and hints of menthol. And the last vineyard from Aldinga produces full bodied wines with dark fruits. The resultant blend, is one of exquisite balance, far surpassing the sum of its parts.

Red Wine

Massolino

Alkina

Grant Burge

Eagles Rest

Ottelia

Magarey Lane

De Bortoli

Bulman

Mixed

Vega Sicilia

Penfolds

Wynns Coonawarra Estate

Damien Coquelet

Wynns Coonawarra Estate

Wirra Wirra

Swinney

Mount Langi Ghiran

Schoolhouse Wines

Tua Rita

Metala

Marnong Estate

Haselgrove