Pyramid Valley Snake's Tongue Pinot Noir 2022

This is the second release of Pyramid Valley’s Snake’s Tongue Pinot Noir from the estate’s impressive Mānatu vineyard, located in the Lowburn sub-region of Central Otago. Planted in the mid-2000s by Jean and Roger Gibson, the former Lowburn Ferry property sits on a gentle, north-facing slope in the foothills of the Pisa Ranges. A key trait of the site is its soils: loess over deep silts that have developed pedogenic lime deposits. With high pH and suitability for growing world-class Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, these soils proved the main drawcard for winemaker Huw Kinch, viticulturist Nick Paulin and owner Steve Smith MW.  The 10.2-hectare property is home to a patchwork of Pinot Noir clones—Abel, 667, 777, 114, 115, 943, 828, 115 and clone 5—playing into Kinch’s preference for clonal mix in the vineyard and the winery. The Snake’s Tongue block is a 1.9-hectare plot in the southeast corner of the vineyard, with this release drawn from a 0.7-hectare parcel of Abel clone planted in 2007. (The remaining 1.2 hectares comprises new high-density vines—clones 828, 943 and 115—planted in 2018/2019.)

Tyrrells Vat 8 Hunter Valley Shiraz Cabernet 2018

The Tyrrell&#39;s Vat 8 Shiraz Cabernet 2018 offers aromas of rich plum fruit with dark berry flavours, chocolate and sweet spice. This is a modern style of Australian red that also respects the tradition of using varietal blending to make a more rounded wine. The wine shows intense plum fruit sweetness from the Shiraz with dark berry and chocolate characters. The Cabernet component adds to the length and fullness of the wine.

Turkey Flat Shiraz 2021

This highly acclaimed Shiraz has received numerous awards since its first vintage in 1990. However, it's the versatility of this wine, in the way it embraces both power and elegance that is most impressive. This Shiraz is a result of a very intricate blending process. After each parcel of fruit is individually vinified & aged in specially selected French oak barrels, the final blend is created with careful consideration to upholding its reputation for cellaring gracefully, retaining its freshness and balance for many years.

Bests Thomson Family Great Western Shiraz 2019

The Thomson Family Shiraz is produced predominantly from the fifteen rows of vines planted by Henry Best in 1868 and only available in exceptional years, on average about six times a decade.

John Duval Annexus Mataro 2021

First planted in Barossa in the 1850’s, the region is today a rich source of old vine Mataro, including the oldest known vineyards in the world. Our relationships with local grape growing families provide privileged access to many exceptional old Mataro vineyards from which we produce wine for our Plexus Red blend. Encouraged by the response to our initial bottlings of small parcels of Grenache under the Annexus label, we extended the idea of presenting the best of the varietal components of Plexus to Mataro with the first release from the highly praised 2016 vintage.

Alkina Polygon #1 Shiraz 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 Cameron Vale Cabernet 2022

Sweet fruited blackberry and cherry with hints of mint combining with slick tannins and a velvety texture. The flavours are long and persistent with the dried spice most prevalent and mouth coating. Wine has moderate density with enticing balance and complexity.

Tyrrells Vat 1 Hunter Valley Semillon 2018

Our Vat 1 Semillon is only ever made using fruit from our best old-vine, dry-grown vineyards. The centrepiece is always our Short Flat vineyard, where the oldest plantings date back to 1923. The soil profile in this dry-grown vineyard is unlike that of any of our other vineyards, providing the Vat 1 with its amazing length and depth of fruit.  Vintage 2018 was another strong Semillon vintage in the Hunter Valley. Dry, warm conditions that were similar to 2003 meant cropping levels were much smaller than average and produced wines with robust flavours and softer acids. All of the fruit was hand picked and carefully sorted in the vineyard. After a relatively cool fermentation in stainless steel tanks, the wine spent a minimal time on yeast lees before being bottled early to maintain its freshness. No oak fermentation or maturation.  Delicate citrus aromas. The palate has a density and depth of fruit which only comes from special vineyard blocks. This robust fruit profile is balanced by the wines texture and soft acid profile giving it an approachability now, however will age well into the future.  Alcohol – 12.0% Cellaring – 10+ years

de Bortoli Wizardry Grenache 2020

Clever, surprising, magical… with a bit of the dark arts thrown in. This wine style is light, gentle, textured. The wine of the warmer regions.

E. Guigal Cotes du Rhone Rouge 2021

E. Guigal is a highly acclaimed winery and négociant business located in Ampuis, in the northern Rhône region of France. Founded in 1946 by Étienne Guigal, the estate gained international recognition under his son Marcel Guigal, who took over in 1961. Today, the third generation, Philippe Guigal, continues the family's dedication to quality winemaking.

Nightfall Lupus Merlot 2019

Nightfall wines are the epitome of luxury, style and exclusivity. Crafted from a pristine single vineyard site in the heart of Coonawarra.

Houghton Gladstones Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

The Houghton Gladstones Cabernet Sauvignon honours renowned viticulturist and long-time supporter of Houghton, Dr John Gladstones. In 1965 John published a scientific paper identifying the suitability of the Margaret River region to produce premium wine grapes. His importance as a viticultural researcher was recognized in 2008 when he received the Maurice O’Shea award for outstanding contribution to the wine industry.

Benriach 40 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700ml

This superb, richly peated single malt has been matured for at least 40 years in a mix of both American bourbon oak barrels and port casks to created a luxurious example of the finest Benriach Speyside whisky. Natural cask-imparted colour and bottled at 43.5%, this Benriach Single Malt Whisky is a full bodied dram and an elevation of the signature Benriach fruit-laden style

Henschke Cyril Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

99% cabernet sauvignon and 1% merlot grown on the Cyril Henschke Vineyard on the Henschke Eden Valley property, managed with organic and biodynamic practices. Matured in 8% new and 92% seasoned French oak hogsheads for 18 months prior to blending and bottling. This wine carries the name of Stephen's father, fourth- generation Henschke winemaker, Cyril Henschke (1924-1979); a tribute to one of Australia's outstanding winemaking pioneers, who was renowned for old-vine, single-vineyard and quality varietal table wines. Cyril planted cabernet sauvignon at the Henschke Eden Valley property in the late 1960s. The cabernet sauvignon vines, along with cabernet franc and merlot, are planted on a north facing slope, and are managed with organic and biodynamic practices. First produced as a single-vineyard wine in 1978, Cyril Henschke Cabernet Sauvignon celebrates the incredible beauty that emerges from the vibrant rows of this Eden Valley vineyard, revered for its texture, depth, complexity and fine-grained tannins.

Bleasdale Wild Fig Shiraz Grenache Mourvedre 2022

Shiraz and grenache were originally grown in Langhorne Creek for fortified winemaking but are proving to be excellent for table wine. Nurtured from small parcels into a vibrant, delicious drink.

Stonier Gainsborough Park Chardonnay 2019

As always, this is a very individual Chardonnay, showing intense pink grapefruit with lemon rind aromas and hints of attractive oak.  The palate is expansive, with the acid buoyant throughout rather than a driving directive force. This is certainly an intriguing Chardonnay, with a basket full of different characters, from creamy smoky earthy mushroom to sweet lemon and honey. There is a nice textural presence which will no doubt build with more time.

Penfolds French II Cabernet Shiraz 2019 (Gift Box)

The creation of this limited release cabernet shiraz began in a quest to create something real, different, and aspiringly lofty, together with our trusted partner Dourthe Bordeaux. The French component of this wine was made at two of the Dourthe-owned wineries. Australian components of this wine were made at Penfolds Nuriootpa Winery (South Australia). The French and Australian components were blended and bottled in South Australia.

Penfolds Bin 407 Cabernet 2021 MAGNUM (Gift Box)

Launched with the 1990 vintage in 1993, Bin 407 was developed in response to the increasing availability of high-quality cabernet sauvignon fruit. Inspired by Bin 707, Bin 407 offers varietal definition and approachability, yet still possessing structure and rich depth of flavour. Textbook cabernet sauvignon, the expressive Bin 407 demonstrates the reward of Penfolds multi-regional blending philosophy. A core of ripe fruit is well supported by sensitive use of French and American oak.

Munda Kaurna Country Blewitt Springs Syrah 2021

Munda Wines is majority Indigenous owned and tells stories from Country through its fine wines. Munda is the Wirangu & Kokatha word for land or country, or our depiction of the French term 'terroir.' Kaurna Country, also known as McLaren Vale, from the sub-region of Blewitt Springs prized for its deep, sandy soils which gives a grippiness to the Syrah and a fine texture. Partially de-stemmed with 10% whole bunch with the remaining fruit retained whole with wild yeast fermentation. Cellared for 16 months in 2nd & 3rd use French Oak puncheons. Medium to full bodied, blueberry, plum and layers of spice.

Nightfall Aquila Cabernet Franc 2019

Nightfall wines are the epitome of luxury, style and exclusivity. Crafted from a pristine single vineyard site in the heart of Coonawarra. The Nightfall Aquila Cabernet Franc 2019 opens with perfumed florals on the nose then moves into bright red fruit on the palate. The chalky fine tannins play a significant role while the oak remains perfectly in harmony.

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.” 

Tyrrells Vat 9 Hunter Valley Shiraz 2021

Vibrant purple in colour, a regal nose showing lifted spice, dark fruits and subtle hint of oak. The palate is medium-bodied showing great intensity and the velvety texture that is seen in the best wines from this vintage. The palate structure is effortless with no rough edges showing wonderful balance of fruit, acid, oak and tannin.

Koomilya JC Shiraz 2021

A single block shiraz from 49 year old vines grown on ancient, dark grey slate siltstone rich in ironstone rubble, facing south-west at an altitude of 120m. The JC Block is named for Jill Cant, the previous owner, and was the first block Stephen worked with on the vineyard during his tenure as Chief Red Winemaker at Hardy's.

Metala Semper Fidelis Shiraz Cabernet 2021

The Metala Semper Fidelis Shiraz Cabernet 2021 has a soft cocoa/mocha character with blackberries, cassis and dark fruits. Compote of berries, with cedar and nutmeg. A touch of mint and eucalyptus add complexity and regional typicality. Elegant and approachable in its youth, this wine will continue to develop over time. It is with time that the true character of these old vines will reveal their true beauty.

Jim Barry The Lodge Hill Riesling 2024

Jim Barry purchased the land for the Lodge Hill vineyard in 1977 as he was sure it would “produce some of the best riesling in Clare.” Situated on the eastern ranges of the township of Clare, Lodge Hill is one of the highest vineyards in the Valley - at an altitude of 480 metres - and is ideal for producing steely, minerally rieslings, distinctive to the area.

Tyrrells Hunter Valley Chardonnay 2024

Hunter Valley Chardonnay is sourced from a mixture of sites across the Pokolbin area. All of these sites have slightly different microclimates, and each component brings its unique personality to the blend.

The Balvenie 14 YO The Stories American Bourbon Barrel Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700ml

The Balvenie 14 Year Old American Bourbon Barrel Single Malt Scotch Whisky is the latest limited-edition Stories release.  The whisky has a subtle smoky flavour, picked up from being distilled straight after peat week. The barley is not peated at all. This collection tells the story of the collaboration between Kelsey McKechnie, Malt Master and George Paterson, Samples Coordinator that uses some of our rarest and most interesting whisky at the distillery.

MMAD Vineyard Grenache 2021

Lovely mild ripening conditions produced Grenache of great intensity. There is a purity and a density, but also a lightness that belies the energy and power of the fruit.  The aromatics are intense and perfumed with notes of raspberry coulis, cinnamon and a hint of fennel seed which unfurl in the glass. The grapes were mostly destemmed and fermented as whole berries in open concrete and stainless steel before ageing in used 500 litre puncheons.

Penfolds 802.A Superblend Cabernet Shiraz 2018

Champagne Laherte Freres Les Grandes Crayeres 2018  (Disg. Dec 2021)

After the Brut Nature, this stunning Champagne is Aurélien Laherte’s second Blanc de Blancs bottling. Les Grandes Crayères showcases Laherte’s two most chalky, mineral soils in Côteaux Sud d’Épernay (crayères means ‘chalk’). These parcels of 40-plus-year-old massale selection vines are situated on a west-facing hillside composed of Campanian chalk under 20cm of topsoil.     The base wine was fermented wild in old barrels (aged three to 10 years) and didn’t go through malo, emphasising the wine’s chiselled qualities. It then spent 30 months on lees in bottle, and a further nine months resting after disgorgement before commercial release. The dosage was less than four grams per litre and the bottling was hand-disgorged.

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