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Cellar Doofr Price A$ 115   The Magarey Lane vineyard, planted in 1989, has supplied grapes to many famous brands such as Reschke, and over the past 30 years, the largely unirrigated vines have matured and are producing wonderfully ripe and concentrated wines.   "Vines for this bottling are 30 years old. Terra Rossa soils and destemmed berries. Matured in a mix of French and American barrels and hogsheads for 18 months with further maturation in bottle. Bilberry, blackcurrants and just picked boysenberry. Fresh potting soil, cassia bark and crushed granite. Clove, mace and allspice. Pencil box and cigar clippings. A muscular...

Cellar Door price $115 Aud. "Immensely complex and fragrant, the bouquet is filled with dark fruit richness, charcuterie, spicy oak and mocha characters, leading to a concentrated palate offering plush mouthfeel backed by bold tannins, finishing lingering and sturdy.: 97 Points; Sam Kim; Wine Orbit At its best: now to 2033. "A marvelous example of Coonawarra Shiraz. It’s powerful yet so beautifully refined. Deeply concentrated spicy dark fruit characters burst from the glass. It is a plush and generously appointed wine of tremendous poise. A mix of French and American oak has been used perfectly, contributing to a wine that...

The Lynn family have been residents of the Penola - Coonawarra district for over four generations, starting out as Store-Keepers and then graduating into grazing. The property on which Majella now stands was originally owned by Frank Lynn and bought by his nephew, George, in 1960 for Merino wool production. Majella now has 61ha under vine and makes some of the finest wines in Coonawarra.  The colour is vibrant deep ruby red with a crimson hue. Fresh mint, eucalyptus and spice make up the lifted nose. The palate is soft and well balanced, with blackberries and cassis flavours with supple soft tannins. A perfect pairing of Cabernet...

Estate grown fruit from the Majella vineyard in Coonawarra. The Composer is a vivid dark magenta red colour with a crimson hue. Lush eucalyptus and red fruit aromas are paired with a bright, flavour filled, medium weighted palate of cassis and red berries. Subtle oak integration enhances the smooth and balanced finish. A plush, juicy and mouthwatering cabernet with great persistence of some lovely, lifted blackberry fruit laced with licorice and mint and soft and fresh lively tannins. Rating: ★★★★★; Equal Top in Category; 98 Points; Winestate Magazine; July August 2022   Trophy: Wine of Show - Cowra Wine Show 2023 Trophy: Best...

FUTUROSA ROSE’ PIEDMONT DOC Rosè wine made with Barbera and Merlot grapes Futurosa is a very interesting rosé wine with an excellent vocation for food pairing. Obtained from a blend of Barbera and Merlot, Futurosa elegantly combines the strongest qualities of the two grape varieties: the structure and acidity of Barbera are perfectly balanced by the power and roundness of Merlot. Alcohol: 12-13.5% Tasting notes ​ Color: bright rosé. ​ Olfactory profile: elegant and intense, fruity notes of strawberry and small red berries. ​ Taste profile: full-bodied, fresh, elegant and persistent. Pairings: Futurosa is...

Wine Advocate 93 points. "The 2022 Martinet Bru comes from a warm and dry vintage, so they did part with carbonic maceration and the rest with full clusters that were foot trodden all in concrete. The wine matured in concrete and only three months in used barriques. So, the wine has freshness and lightness but also ripeness (14% alcohol) and a very expressive nose with berries, licorice, Mediterranean herbs and some spices. It has a soft palate that is juicy and fruit-driven, with a notable mouthfeel and aftertaste. It has abundant, fine-grained tannins and a sense of harmony. 43,000 bottles, 1,078 magnums and some larger formats...

The luscious, rich and ripe Italian. Awarded 99 Points by Italian wine guru Luca Maroni, not once (2017), not twice (2018) but three in a row with the Masso Antico 2019, then again in 2021 and 2022 and now on the 2023. Maroni publishes a much sought after Best Italian Wines Annual (Annuario Dei Migliori Vini Italiani).  Known in Australia and the US as Zinfandel, this Primitivo is at home in Puglia's warmth. This is made using dried, concentrated grapes, in the same way as Amarone. The resultant wine is rich, ripe, bright, luscious and laden with roasted plum, black cherries, vanilla and sweet spice. It will continue...

Cellar Door 100aud. Miles from Nowhere is all about a passion for winemaking. Careful consideration was given to the best location & unique sites for the vineyards. Margaret River has such a diverse range of micro climates and unique terroir, so having the right foundation for the vineyards is fundamental to their success. Combine this with the talented, award winning winemaking team lead by Rory Clifton Parks, they have proven to produce exceptional wines that express varietal expression and the true character of the Margaret River region. A traditional winemaking approach has been taken here, including open top fermentation and...

Cellar Door Price 100aud.   A cleverly made shiraz that reveals what this variety can deliver in Margaret River. It’s co-fermented with a small amount of spicy viognier and then gets a little carbonic maceration, both of which contribute to its perfumed aromas and bright palate. It then gets 17 months in a mix of French and American oak. Velvety smooth palate, yet there is power here driving a sustained finish. An effortless wine of class. Drink to: 2024-2036; Price: $100.00; Rating: 96 Points; Ray Jordan.   #NOW

  "Oils aint oils Sol".    BIBENDA, 5 stars, Best Olive Oils of Italy Review 2022. Golden and intense like a ray of sunshine…absolutely outstanding. The Don Antonio extra virgin olive oil has a fruity texture, with herbal sensations, tomato and artichoke. The taste is mildly bitter and hot, slightly spicy. Perfect with hot, crunchy, toasted crouton bread. CULTIVAR: 50% Biancolilla and 50% Nocellara del Belice olives. Sicily. ALTITUDE OF THE ORCHARDS 350/400 meters (1,150-1,300 feet) above sea level HARVEST PERIOD the month of October. Completely hand harvested.

Cellar Door Price 75aud. Mt Bera’s 157ha of lush hills and valley have evolved from an 1851 commercial orchard to the biodynamically grown vineyards of today. The 1990s marked the beginning of how the Horner family’s passion shaped Mt Bera’s identity, producing wines of elegance, purity and a true expression of its source. A mellow, well-balanced, fuller-flavoured red wine of intense blackcurrant, cassis, chocolate and sweet spice profile. Richness is a byword here, so too density. Tannins are robust and shape the wine well, drawing flavours long. Oak seasoning is distinct, perhaps a little too overt, so you have to step up...

RRP $75 aud. Mt Bera’s 157ha of lush hills and valley have evolved from an 1851 commercial orchard to the biodynamically grown vineyards of today. The 1990s marked the beginning of how the Horner family’s passion shaped Mt Bera’s identity, producing wines of elegance, purity and a true expression of its source. This wine deserves a quiet place and a swirl in a decanter, it isn’t yelling but speaking softly and with conviction. Plummy with boysenberry and mulberry leaf tones. There are chocolate foundation aromas mixed with coffee, nutmeg and cinnamon dust. It moves with a real sauntering pace that drifts across the...

The fruit is crushed to the press, settled and racked to tank for a cold ferment and lees ageing. Scented white flowers and lemony freshness with a cleansing palate. The fruit has good integrity, and the mid-palate has pleasing texture and breadth, plus soft, rounded edges. It is a harmonious, balanced drink with a beautiful limey core. Excellent value. 95 points. Toni Paterson   This wine was formerly bottled under the "Elizabeth" label. That  is now used for cellar aged releases.Sourced exclusively from the Lovedale vineyard, this is quintessential Hunter Valley Semillon..  

"Separate parcels hand picked and destemmed, three-day cold soak then open fermented, 11 months' maturation in French oak (25% new). Curious labelling, as the Old Paddock and Old Hill vineyards are 500m apart and quite distinct. The French oak is more obvious than that of its siblings, but it's easily carried by the mouth-watering acidity of its red and black cherry/berry fruits." 97 points. James Halliday Published 06 July 2023

O'Leary Walker Wines was established in 2000 by winemakers David O'Leary and Nick Walker. With over twenty five years experience and established reputations making premium wine with the big companies, these two long time friends decided to take control of their own destiny and craft small batches of wine from some of the best vineyard sites in South Australia. With a great leap of faith they are now doing exactly what they set out to. "The 20th vintage and what a cracker it was in Clare. This is distinctly finer and more delicate than the Watervale wine from this vintage. It really reflects this outstanding area. Has a...

All P58 clone from '80 and '82 plantings. By Oakridge's reputation for making taut and tightly structured wines, this is the most open and immediately charming of this year's vineyard series wines. Aromas of yellow peach and gunflint lead onto the palate, which is gently textured, mouth-filling and, as always, very nicely balanced. A pleasure to drink now and over the short to medium term. 95 points. Philip Rich Published 23 March 2025.

SELECTION Selection for this Chardonnay focused on premium fruit from the cool slopes of the Upper Yarra Valley , Gladysdale (Willowlake) and Wandin East (Barkala), with a touch of estate fruit from Coldstream. VINTAGE 2023 A vintage defined by cool, wet conditions, low crops and harvesting late into autumn. The resulting wines have great depth of flavour and vibrant, balanced acidities. WINEMAKING A traditional winemaking approach was used to produce this wine – handpicking and whole bunch pressing directly to 500 litre French oak puncheons for natural fermentation followed by a 9-month maturation on lees. TASTING NOTE Pale straw and...

Important Notice : This wine is from our Heritage Collection of wines - namely backdated vintages from secondary market sources. As wines age factors come into play such as drier corks and a greater risk of quality variance. We are unable to accept any returns for these as we have no recourse to the original source.   COLLECTION RECOMMENDED. THESE BOTTLES ARE AGEING PERFECTLY BUT WILL EXPERIENCE SOME SEEPAGE AS A RESULT OF NATURAL HEAT TRANSFERANCE BETWEEN CHILLED STORAGE AND YOUR HOME. PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU WISH TO TAKE DELIVERY THIS WILL BE AT YOUR OWN RISK. WA 92 "The 2007 Jimmy Section Shiraz received the same elevage as...

1-5 bottles 45sgd each. 6-11 bottles 39sgd each 12 or more bottles 35sgd each.   Important Notice : This wine is from our Heritage Collection of wines - namely backdated vintages from secondary market sources. As wines age factors come into play such as drier corks and a greater risk of quality variance. We are unable to accept any returns for these as we have no recourse to the original source.   Smooth, Spicy, Distinctly Chilean Gala Reserve 2021 showcases Chile’s signature grape at its best. Bursting with blackberry, plum, and a touch of roasted pepper, this silky Carménère is layered with gentle spice...

"Coal River Valley pinot noir made by Samantha Connew. A very pretty bright ruby in the glass with aromas of amaro and blossom-flecked red cherry, raspberry and wild strawberry fruits underscored with hints of spice, Peking duck, leaf litter, dried citrus rind, struck flint and earth. It smells gorgeous, and the palate follows up with smallgoods and undergrowth and mountain herb tones, finishing long with detail, sapid acidity and powdery tannins – it's a wonderful release. If you're ever down Tassie way, make sure you check out the new Pressing Matters cellar door too. It's a beauty. 96 points." Dave Brookes ...

Trophy, best white wine of Rioja , 2023.  Gold Medal, IWSC Berlin . Gold Medal, Lyon International Wine Competition. Bright yellow colour with greenish tones. Sophisticated and powerful on the nose, combining tropical and citrusfruits aromas. Complemented with white fruit and flowers hints. On the palate fresh, complex, unctuous, well balanced, with a long and pleasant aftertaste. Serve ice cold.

100% Chardonnay. Bianco Bianco is a naturally semi-sparkling wine made for Rocca delle Macìe in the province of Trento, within one of the most suitable areas for the cultivation of grapes intended for the production of spumante. Once harvested, the Chardonnay (100%) grapes are fermented without the skins, and then the base wine undergoes natural second fermentation. Bianco Bianco is fresh and fragrant, with overtones of just-ripe fruit. It has a fine, persistent bead that makes it suitable both as an aperitif and as an accompaniment to fried vegetable or fish platters.    

James Suckling 92 points. 1 Sep, 2022 – Racy and fruity with intense aromas of dried strawberries, plums, licorice and spices that follow through to a medium to full body with a mouthful of crushed strawberries, blackberries and a splash of white pepper. Tangy and vivacious with some firm tannins. Enjoy now. 100% Carignan from 35 year old viines on original rootstock. Matured in historic concrete vats, restoring the ancient technique of hundreds of years of wine production on the island. Colour: ruby red Nose: the wine has a fine bouquet, with aromas of red berries and warm mediterranean scrub scents. Palate: Remarkable structure,...

Cellar Door Price 90 AUD. Since 1952 Schild hands have tended to a selection of Barossa Valley’s most treasured and rare vines, some amongst the oldest in the world. The wisdom passed down through the generations ensures each vineyard’s unique terroir is expressed in their premium collection of wines. Inviting notes of creamy freshly scraped vanilla pods and a melange of dark compote fruit draws the drinker in to discover more. Once in the mouth, flavours of blood plums and blackberries are supported by classic Shiraz notes of coffee bean and subtle pepper spice. There is a depth and chewiness to the palate which hints at the...

Cellar Door Price 180aud. This vineyard sits at 380 metres above sea level, in the Rowland Flat sub-region, Narrow Road to be specific. It is the site of the original Schild family homestead. A superb example of what a stellar vintage 2021 is. Under diam. The colour here is maroon/purple. Everything about this wine just screams big, bold, beautiful and Barossan. The noise is awash in flavours such as chocolate, plums, mocha, licorice and a hint of peppermint. Seductive in the extreme with that typical supple texture, there is juicy acidity and silky tannins. A full flavoured style exhibiting great length. Love it. A fifteen year proposition....

Cellar Door price 70aud. In 1850, 12 miles north east of Penola, Mr John Smith established a sheep station and called the site Comaum. By 1888, with the arrival of more families to the area, Comaum School was opened. Our premium Coonawarra vineyard is situated on the original school house site, and each year a special wine is released in its honour. An abundance of purple and black fruits, with concentrated notes of dark cherry, bay leaf and dark chocolate. Vibrant fruit supported by elegant tannins and subtle toasted oak create a seamless, layered wine with depth. A very fine Shiraz from Coonawarra, from an excellent vintage. The nose...

  GOLD MEDAL, SYDNEY ROYAL WINE AWARDS 2024 GOLD MEDAL, ROYAL QUEENSLAND WINE AWARDS 2024   KEN GARGETT, WINE PILOT 2024, 94 points. "There is something rather nifty about looking at a wine, making assessments and doing the review, only then to discover that the price is way below what you would have assumed for the wine. This is very much one of those wines. Absolutely cracking value. I really did have to check twice to make sure I had it right. Pale garnet in colour, there are spices, florals, violets, cherries and cranberries all evident on the nose. A silky texture throughout, this is a most...

Double Gold Medal, San Francisco International Wine Competition, November 2024. Wine Spectator 90 points."...Roasted herb and saline notes add some complexity to the lush pear, peach and citrus flavors. Shows terrific intensity on the finish, where a hint of matcha green tea comes in.” Winery Note: Aroma: Berry aromas with subtle spice and well-integrated oak. Palate: Fruit-driven; bright red berry flavors. Smooth, fine-grain tannins and excellent structure and balance. This vintage is fragrant and very typical of Marlborough. Following traditional plunging of the skins during fermentation for flavor and tannin, the wine was aged...

Wine Enthusiast 92 points. Made with 55% Cabernet Sauvignon and 45% Sangiovese, this has enticing aromas of cassis, black tea, violet and wild herbs. Savory and elegantly structured, the medium-bodied palate shows ripe blackberry, star anise and a hint of coffee bean framed in lithe, polished tannins. Fresh acidity keeps it balanced. Drink through 2025. Kerin O’Keefe.

PLATTER’S GUIDE 2024 - 5-STAR AWARD PLATTER’S GUIDE 2024 - BEST GRENACHE BLANC VITICULTURE Grown on Malmesbury shale and decomposed granite, these trellised vines allow us to precisely manage the canopy to enhance fruit, complexity and balance. VINIFICATION Hand harvested and cooled overnight, this was whole-bunch pressed to restrain phenolics, yet was fermented with a high percentage of solids to give breadth and definition to the palate. 55% was fermented in seasoned tight-grain French oak Allier and Compiègne hogsheads, and 45% of the wine in 500- and 1000-litre terracotta clay doliums preserving the crystalline purity...

TASTING NOTES: "The 2025 Turkey Flat Rose is a burst of fresh juicy summer fruits and mouthwatering flavours. Fragrant Pink Lady apples, white peach, raspberry, and floral citrus all leap out the glass, with lively Turkish delight and musk adding depth and spice. The palate is tightly woven with an abundance of red berry fruits, peach, and citrus flavours. A tightly coiled acid line full of energy and tension, is perfectly balanced with an elegant mouthfeel and textural grip. The finish is long and focused full of sophistication and control."   WINEMAKING Each individual vineyard was picked and vinified separately at...

Sparkling Shiraz forms an integral part of the iconic Barossa tradition in viniculture. A celebration of the regions oldest and best loved grape variety, with bubbles to match. Unashamedly festive, sparkling Shiraz is the perfect addition to a holiday lunch or Sunday brunch. Beneath a rich shade of crimson lies at its heart a deep, complex stucture. Full of dried cranberry, cacao, blueberry and cherry. This wine is bold yet dazzling with a mosaic of flavours and a finish to match.   "Yes, I'm conscious that I get a goofy look on my face when I pour a sparkling shiraz. I'm working on it. There's something about that...

Cellar Door Price 80aud. Blewitt Springs sourcing, 12 days on skins, 8 months in French oak. Some of the more delicate varieties and blends suffer from the indomitable oak handling here. But this – dense, burly, rich and brimming with darker fruit tones, licorice strap, smoked meats, clove and alternate spices flowing from attack to finish – relishes it. A unashamedly big wine, of poise, power and precision. Drink to: 2028; Price: $80.00; Rating: 94 Points; Ned Goodwin MW; James Halliday Wine Companion.   Another 2018 McLaren Vale Shiraz from the Ulithorne team – well, why wouldn’t you if you can!...

Retail Price 175 aud. Ulithorne produces small quantities of red wines from selected parcels of grapes from its estate vineyard in McLaren Vale, planted in 1950 by Bob Whiting. These rare and high-quality wines are crafted to always consider the fruit first – ensuring that the final wine celebrates all that is unique in the flavours and structure of the fruit taste, as it ripens in the vineyard. Sourced from Ulithorne's 1965 planted dry-grown vineyard in Blewitt Springs, handpicked, cooled overnight, open-fermented, basket-pressed to 20% new and 80% used French oak for 12-15 months. Shows a tapestry of cherry and ruby red fruits...

All new oak barrels used (70% French/ 30% American). Quite extraordinary for a wine of such modest pricing. Decanter World Wine Awards 2024, Silver Medal and 91 points. "Leafy, black fruit, earth and leather aromas. The palate is juicy with rounded, ripe tannins and some firmness of oak at this stage. Has the potential to evolve gracefully. Long, elegat finish." Ageing: The wine has remained in French and American oak barrels for 12 months during which the traditional barrel-to-barrel transfer has proceeded every 6 months. Tasting: It shows cherry red with a slight ruby. The smell is sensed of red fruits, cedars, spice...

Stelvin Closure. Wine Companion 97 points. "The 64th vintage. A wine of provenance. A wine of excellence. It ages superbly, yet is flattering when young. Perfect fruit at its core, with gentle flavours of cassis, blackberries and blueberries. It has depth, length and line, thanks to the fine, detailed tannins. Classy cabernet. This is up there as one of the finest to date. Bravo." 97 points. Jane Faulkner -  98 Points, James Halliday's Top 100 Wines of 2021; - Jeni Port; 95 points, Wine Pilot; - Huon Hooke; 96 points, The Real Review; - Tony Love; 96 points, Wine Pilot; - Ray Jordan; 97 points.