The Reds
Shiraz |
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| 14 | Yerring Station, Yarra Valley, Victoria | 990 |
| Spicy cool climate Shiraz. Wholebunch fermentation with the white Viognier grapes. Elegant style. Attractive floral notes of white flowers & peach blossom are enhanced by French oak and Rhone - like pepper and spice on the palate | ||
| 14 | Heartland, Langhorn Creek, south Australia | 1,300 |
| 90pts ST 90 pts WS | ||
| DWWA | ||
| Intense blackcurrant, mint, violet and eucalyptus aromas. Exceptionally well balanced. Made by acclaimed winemaker Ben Glaetzer. |
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| 15 | Te Mata Estate, Hawkes Bay. NZ | 1,300 |
| 93pts Sam Kim, Wine Orbit | ||
| 14 | Parker Coonawarra Estate, Australia | 1,300 |
| 90 pts Campbell Mattinson | ||
| 14 | Taylors Estate Clare Valley, Australia | 1,300 |
| Gold, San Francisco International Wine Show 2015 | ||
| Gold, Royal Perth Wine Show 2015 | ||
| 13 | Barwang Hilltops Shiraz, South Eastern Australia | 1,300 |
| 94 pts The Wine Front | ||
| 13 | Sons of Eden, Marschall, Barossa, Australia | 1,350 |
| 94pts Wine Front. | ||
| 12 | Thorn-Clarke, Milton Park, Barossa, Australia | 1,350 |
| 14 | The Hedonist, McLaren Vale, Australia | 1,400 |
| Gold, Great Australian Shiraz Challenge 2015 | ||
| 14 | St Hallett, Gamekeepers, Barossa Shiraz, Australia | 1,400 |
| 91 Pts Natalie Maclean | ||
| 13 | Domaine Naturaliste, Discovery, Margaret River, Australia | 1,400 |
| 91 pts HH | ||
| 14 | Schild Estate, Barossa, Australia | 1,450 |
| Bronze DWWA 2016 | ||
| Bronze IWC London 2016 | ||
| 12 | M Chapoutier Domaine Tounon Mathilda, Pyrenees, Australia | 1,500 |
| 92 Points WS | ||
| 13 | Cederberg, Citrusdal Mountain, South Africa | 1,600 |
| Gold, DWWA 2015 | ||
| Gold IWS Competition 2015 | ||
| 17/20 Jancis Robinson | ||
| 14 | Jamesheed Harem, La Syrah, Yarra Valley, Australia | 1,700 |
| 17+JR | ||
| 15 | Torbreck, Woodcutters, Barossa Valley, Australia. | 1,700 |
| 91pt WS 90pt RP | ||
| Deep garnet, purple in coloir. Notes of crushed black plums & black cherries with hints of tar, spice box & licorice. Full bodied. Soft and well balanced, it has great concentration of ripe black fruit, finishing with great persistence. | ||
| 16 | Heirloom, Barossa, Australia. | 1,850 |
| 5 Gold Medals including | ||
| 96pts & Best shiraz International Wine Challenge USA 2018 | ||
| 95pts JH 4.2 Vivino | ||
| Silver IWC London 2017 | ||
| Intense bright purple hue. Aromas of blackberry, spice, and blueberries. On the palate, a seamless soft but structured shiraz, lots of blackberries with a mid-palate dark chocolate spice, cream from the French oak and an almost chalk like tannin structure. | ||
| 12 | Amelia Park, Margaret River, Australia | 1,850 |
| Blue Gold/Top 100 Sydney International Wine Comp 2013 | ||
| 16 | Glaetzer Bishop, Barossa. | 1,900 |
| 4.2 Vino | ||
| Vibrant purple. A blend of grapes from 35yr - old vines and 120yr - old vines from the Ebenezer vineyard. Dark stone fruits, wisps of cloves, nutmeg and five spice. The palate displays savoury, textural components and fine grained ripe tannins. Finishes with impressive length and depth. Full bodied. |
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| 13 | Kaesler Bogan Shiraz, Barossa, Australia | 2,100 |
| 96pts Wine Front 94pts JH | ||
| 1899 and 1965 vines | ||
| 06 | M. Chapoutier Hermitage, France | 2,100 |
| 91 Points Wine Spectator | ||
| 15 | Luke Lambert Syrah, Yarra Valley, Australia | 1,700 |
| 17.5/20 JR 95pts Wine Front. | ||
| Medium Bodied | ||
| 16 | Wolf Blass Grey Label Shiraz. Barossa, Australia. | 2,300 |
| 94 HH | ||
| A rich, elegant wine with aromatic blue fruits, notes of dark chocolate, warm spice and subtle nougat oak. |
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| The palate is succulent and plush with velvety tannins giving texture and length. A wine of great power and intensity. | ||
| 15 | Kaesler Old Vine Shiraz, Barossa, Australia | 2,300 |
| 95pts JH 93 WS 4.2 Vivino | ||
| Full bodied, brooding and alluring with lavender, vanilla, plums, blackberries and wild flowers. Silky tannins. | ||
| 14 | Jamesheed, Beechworth, Australia | 2,400 |
| 95pts JS | ||
| 10 | Glaetzer, Anaperenna, Shiraz, Cab-Sauv, Barossa. Australia | 2,450 |
| 95pts WE 94pts JH 93+pts TO | ||
| Gold. IWC London 2012 | ||
| Silver.DWWA. 2012 | ||
| Vivid purple hue, saturated black fruits, tar and anise combine with toasty aromas of cinnamon and clove.rich and opulent on a full bodied palate.these blends are traditional in Australia- there just rarely this good. As always, a big wine for big wine drinkers. | ||
| 10 | Thorn-Clarke William Randell, Barossa, Australia | 2,700 |
| Double Trophy Winner International Wine Challenge Uk 2013 | ||
| Top Shiraz Of Show. | ||
| Gold, Nz International Wine Challenge 2012 | ||
| 11 | Piedrasassi, Santa Barbara. USA | 2,800 |
| 94 pts RP | ||
| 12 | Yarra Yering Underhill, Yarra Valley, Victoria. Australia | 2,850 |
| 97pt JH. 95pt HH. Top 100 wines of 2014. | ||
| Excellent crimson-purple colour. The bouquet has a fragrant blend of Red fruits, spice and French oak. Medium bodied, very long and pure palate but it is the finesse and elegance that make it special. |
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| 12 | Yarra Yering Underhill, Yarra Valley, Australia. |
2,850 |
| 96pts JH 94pts Wine Front | ||
| The promise of the excellent crimson-purple colour is duly delivered. Fragrant blend of red fruits, spice and French oak. Medium bodied with a very long and pure palate. Finesse and elegance. | ||
| 14 | Glaetzer Amon-Ra, Barossa, Australia | 2,950 |
| 96+ RP 95pts HH 95pts Wine Front. | ||
| 50-130yo vines. Cult following | ||
| 12 | Kaesler Alte Reben, Barossa, Australia | 3,700 |
| From vines planted in 1899. | ||
| 97pts JH 94+RP | ||
| 15 | Penfolds St Henri, Australia. | 5,400 |
| 96 HH, 96 Tyson Stelzer, 19+/20 MJ, 94 Decanter. | ||
| 93% Shiraz 7% Cabernet Sauvignon. | ||
| Matured in 50+ year old oak casks that allows the wine to develop without imparting any oak character. Medium to full bodied. Rich and plush when young, gaining soft earthy and mocha- like characters as it ages. | ||
| 13 | Torbreck The RunRig, Barossa. Australia. | 8,800 |
| 98.5% Shiraz 1.5%Viognier | ||
| 98pts RP 96pts WS 96pts JH | ||
| Intense lifted aromatics, dark cherry, creme de chassis and hints of nutmeg with an underlying opulent fruit profile of black olive, chassis and plum. The full bodied palate is multi -layered. Velvety tannins and finishes with incredible length and depth. | ||
Cabernet Sauvignon |
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| 15 | Andeluna 1300, Argentina | 1,200 |
| Bronze, Decanter World Wine Awards 2016 | ||
| 12 | Yering Station, Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia. | 1,300 |
| 95pts JH 93pts HH | ||
| From a great vintage. Matured in both new and used French oak. Vibrant Cassis, sweet blackcurrant, mulberry, chocolate & mocha. Fine but persistent tannins, medium to full bodied and a very long finish. |
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| 14 | Taylors Estate Clare Valley, Australia | 1,300 |
| Gold, Challenge International du Vin 2016 | ||
| Gold, NZ International Wine Show.2015 | ||
| Gold, Mundus Vini International Wine Awards 2015 | ||
| 13 | Parker Coonawarra Estate, Australia | 1,300 |
| 93 pts HH | ||
| 12 | McWilliams Appellation, Hilltops, Australia | 1,300 |
| 11 | Barwang, South Eastern Australia | 1,300 |
| JH 92 pts. Bronze DWWA 2014. bronze IWC, UK 2014 | ||
| 10 | Schild Estate, Barossa, Australia | 1,300 |
| Gold, Mindus Vin 2012 | ||
| 91pts Tanzer | ||
| 11 | Casas del Bosque Gran Riserva, Chile | 1,300 |
| WE 90 pts. Decanter 5 stars | ||
| 15 | The Hedonist, McLaren Vale, Australia | 1,400 |
| 92 pts Decanter | ||
| 12 | Heartland, Langhorne Creek, Australia | 1,400 |
| 92pts Wine Front | ||
| Bronze, DWWA & IWC London 2014 | ||
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Eikendal Vineyards, Stellenbosch, South Africa. | 1,400 |
| 93pts Tim Atkins 4.1 Vivino | ||
| Bronze DWWA 2017 | ||
| 100% Cabernet Sauvignon | ||
| On the nose, earthiness, a hint of seaweed with freshness and notes of chassis. The wine has strong character, displaying aspects of mineral rock pool and iodine. The tannins are tight and fresh with a linear profile. Full bodied, fruit driven and structured. | ||
| 14 | Heirloom Vineyards, Coonawarra, Australia. | 1,700 |
| 93pts JH. | ||
| 12 | Fermoy Estate, Margaret River, Australia | 1,800 |
| 92pts JH. Blue Gold, Top 100 wines Sydney IWC 2014 | ||
| 15 | Santa Ema, Grand Reserva, Maipo Valley, Chile. | 1,450 |
| 91pts JS 91pts WS | ||
| # 29 top100 wines WS 2017. | ||
| Elegant, sophisticated and complex with notes of black cherries and plums mingled with tobacco, coffee and toast. Well structured and ripe with round tannins, abundant texture and a long finish. | ||
| 14 | Moss Wood, Ribbon Vale, Margaret River, WA. | 2,200 |
| 96pts HH, 96 BC | ||
| Youthful brick red colour, the wine shows the style of the 2015 vintage and the small crop. We see smouldering red currant, black currant and mulberry with a floral violet lift sitting over cedar and tar. On the palate there is concentration and length-dark fruits combining with firm tannins and leather and tarry notes. One of the best ever Ribbon Vales. | ||
| 16 | Caymus. Napa. USA. | 3,600 |
| 4.6 Vivino | ||
| Dark scarlet with powerful aromas of sweet ripe cabernet grapes. Brooding to expansive, textural sensations of finely grained cacao tannins. Balanced, rich, expressive and impressively complex. | ||
| 16 | Cullen "Diana Madeline" Wilyabrup, Margaret River. Australia. | 3,700 |
| 98JH, 97HH, 18/20JR, | ||
| Very deep, bright purple/red. A rich berry and violet bouquet which us fruit driven, vibrant and fresh. Wonderfully elegant and piercings intense. An outstanding wine. | ||
| 08 | Philip Togni, Napa. USA | 3,800 |
| 93+ RP RP 92pts Vinous AG | ||
| The dark ruby/plum/garnet -hued 2008 exhibits a subtly herbaceous nose with hints of sweet raspberry and black currants in the background. Finishes with excellent persistence and sweet tannins. | ||
| 09 | Philip Togni, Napa, USA. | 4,300 |
| 95+PTS Vinous AG 95pts Parker. | ||
| The 2009 is stunningly beautiful and seductive in it's red fruit, mint and tobacco. Togni's 2009 is notable for its exceptional elegance, finesse and pedigree. | ||
| 10 | Philip Togni. Napa. USA | 4,500 |
| 97+PTS Vinous AG. 95pts RP | ||
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The 2010 impresses for its length and total class. Mocha, game, smoke, graphite and plums are all supported by vein's of cool minerality. This is a wine that impresses for its finesse and precision. As always, Togni's Cabernet Sauvignon is distinguished by an extraordinary bouquet that recalls some of the great wines of the Medoc and the structure to age gracefully for years. |
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| 14 | Forman, Napa Valley, USA. | 4,700 |
| 95-98pts Antonio Galloni | ||
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Beguiling, aromatically expressive and super-nuanced. Knockout, aromatics reminiscent of a top-flight Chambertin or Barolo. Crystalline & pure the 2014 offers a compellingarray of raspberryjam, spice, mint & sweet floral notes. |
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| 14 | Philip Togni, Napa. USA. | 4,900 |
| 98pts Decanter | ||
| 97pts Vinous A.G. | ||
| The 2014 reveals a beautifully complex bouquet of plum, black cherry, clove, sweet tobacco and hints of mountain laurel. On the palate, the tannins are very silky and refined, framing a wine with great concentration, depth and acid line. A supremely graceful cabernet. | ||
| 13 | Philip Togni, Napa.USA. | 6,500 |
| 100pts Vinous AG. 100pts Decanter. | ||
| A majestic towering wine. Deep unctuous and remarkably vivid for such a big intense wine. The 2013 simply conquers all of the senses from the intellectual to the hedonistic. A host of dark red cherry, pomegranate, spice, mint and floral notes. Simply put the 2013 is magnificent and one of the wines of the vintage. | ||
| 14 | Revana Vineyard Estate, St Helena, Napa, USA. | 6,900 |
| 97pts RP | ||
| # 93 Top 100 wines 2017 | ||
| Gorgeously opaque blue/purple in colour, the wine offers up notes of blueberry and blackberry fruit, some licorice and graphite, followed by full-bodied, layered and opulent wine with terrific fruit intensity, great purity, and class and presence on the palate. This is sensational stuff. | ||
Pinot Noir |
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| 14 | The Crossings, Marlborough NZ | 1,300 | |
| Gold IWSC 2015 | |||
| Gold NZ International Wine Show | |||
| 13 | Spy Valley, Satellite, Marlborough, NZ. | 1,300 | |
| 91pts Wine Orbit | |||
| Blue Gold, Sydney International Wine Awards 2017. | |||
| Silver, DWWA 2016. | |||
| The nose is fresh and upfront with bright raspberry fruit aromas. Medium bodied, this has a soft, plush and juicy palate. | |||
| 15 | Spy Valley, Southern Vineyards, Marlborough. NZ. | 1,450 | |
| 90pts RP, 90 BC | |||
| Silver IWC, London 2017 | |||
| Silver Air NZ Wine Awards 2017 | |||
| Silky, medium- bodied. Lovely black cherry fruit, hints of cola and spice. Fine grained, elegant. | |||
| 17 | Seresin "Leah" Marlborough. NZ. | 1,500 | |
| 93 Decanter, 93JG | |||
| Handpicked, destemmed and fermented in wild yeast. Bright fragrant berry- fruit aromas interlaced with spice and herbal notes. Fine grained tannins and mouth watering acidity. An elegant and understated style. | |||
| 15 | Tohu Rore Reserve | 1,600 | |
| 94pts BC | |||
| Gold. IWSC UK.2017 | |||
| Gold. Bragato Wine Awards 2017 | |||
| Single Vineyard, displaying intense, ripe dark fruits and harmonious spicy oak notes. Soft, silky tannins and a long lingering finish. Complex and elegant. | |||
| 17 | Two Paddocks Picnic, Central Otago NZ | 1,600 | |
| Hand harvested, 95% de-stemmed. 10 month maturation in predominately new oak. Blackcurrant, mocha, spice and wild herb aromatics lead to an elegant and textural wine. Great poise, tension and drive. | |||
| 14 | Martinborough Te Tera, Martinborough. NZ. | 1,600 | |
| Pure Gold. Air NZ Wine Awards 2015 | |||
| Silver. Decanter World Wine Awards 2016 | |||
| 95pts BC. 18.5/20 Raymond Chan | |||
| Hand picked fruit, fully destemmed, indigenous yeast fermantation 10 months in French oak. Medium bodied, savoury/earthy, beautifully concentrated, layered and aromatic. | |||
| 14 | Schubert Estate, Martinborough, NZ. | 1,650 | |
| 93pts BC, 19/20 and 5 Stars Raymond Chan | |||
| Seductive aromas of wild blackberries and cherries with hints of red rose with underlying earthy spice and toasty notes. A savoury mineral core that leads to a long lingering finish. | |||
| 16 | Martinborough Te Tera. NZ. | 1,700 | |
| Gold NZ International Wine Show 2017 | |||
| Silver Air NZ Wine Awards 2017 | |||
| 5 Stars Raymond Chan. | |||
| Elegant and beautifully perfumed, the gorgeous bouquet shows dark cherry, floral, clove and black olive characters with a hint of cedar complexity. The palate delivers lovely fruit purity and concentration enhanced by silky texture. Finishes long and smooth. | |||
| 15 | Soho "Havana" Marlborough NZ | 1,750 | |
| Gold, NZ International Wine Show 2016 | |||
| Gold, Decanter Asia Wine Awards 2016 | |||
| 94pts Sam Kim 18.5/20 Raymond Chan | |||
| Medium -full bodied. A rich and plush, dark plum- fruited Pinot. | |||
| 13 | Martinborough, Te Tera, NZ | 1,800 | |
| Silver IWC London 2015 | |||
| 11 | Weingut Gottardi Mazon, Pinot Noir. | 1,900 | |
| 90pts Dr Wine | |||
| 3 Glasses Gambero Rosso | |||
| Aroma is immediate, elegant, floral & fruity. Fresh & piquant with discreet tannins | |||
| 14 | Greywacke, Marlborough, NZ. | 1,900 | |
| 94pts JS, 93pts WS and #65 Top 100 wines 2017. | |||
| By Kevin Judd, who for two decades was the founding winemaker for Cloudy Bay. Exudes lovely floral notes of roses and lavender with a core of cranberries and red currants. Light to medium bodied, soft, elegant and filled with earthy/ perfumed flavour layers, it delivers Great expression and poise. | |||
| 14 | Tongue in Groove "Cabal Vineyard" Waipara Valley, North Canterbury. NZ | 1,900 | |
| 96pts BC, 94pts RP, 18.5/20 Raymond Chan. | |||
| From clay and limestone soils. Indigenous yeast fermentation with 35-40% whole cluster. An impressively complex wine with a mix of cherry and plum, and a savoury baked earth dried herb character. | |||
| 14 | Alexana, Revana Vineyard, Oregon, USA. | 1,950 | |
| 92pts WS | |||
| Aromas of black cherry, blackberry pie and red raspberry. Lovely texture and richness, well suited for those who crave the masculine side of Oregon pinot. | |||
| 16 | Villa Maria, Marlborough, Cellar Selection, NZ | 2,000 | |
| Gold. Sydney International Wine Competition 2018 | |||
| Silver IWC London 2018 | |||
| 91pts Decanter. | |||
| From selected vineyards in the Awartere and southern valleys of Marlborough. A fragrant bouquet of red and dark cherries, red berry fruit and subtle spice notes. Concentrated and juicy, it finishes with a fine line of acidity and velvety tannins. | |||
| 17 | Timo Mayer, Bloody Hill, Yarra Valley, Victoria. Australia. | 2,200 | |
| 4.0 Vivino | |||
| Small production, single vineyard. | |||
| Unfined and unfiltered. Cool climate wine with great purity, elegance and intensity. A distinctive earthiness with a cool spice and forest mushroom character on the nose. Bright red fruits, red currants and cherries give the wine a fresh finish. | |||
| 14 | Grasshopper Rock, Central Otago NZ | 2,200 | |
| 95pts BC | |||
| Gold, IWC London 2016 | |||
| 13 | Abbazia di Novacella, Alto Adige, Trentino-Alto, Italy. | 2.200 | |
| 91pt WE 91pt JS. | |||
| A stylish and elegant Pinot Noir rather than full bodied and muscular. Brilliant medium ruby with bright aromas of crushed strawberry, rose petal and alpine herbs. A refined savoury palate, balanced with fresh acidity and velvety tannins. Sheer elegance. | |||
| 14 | Domaine Tissot, Cotes de Jura, Sours la Tour. Jura. France. | 2,300 | |
| Extremely food friendly natural wine from some of the best French terroir. | |||
| 14 | Two Paddocks, Central Otago NZ | 2,300 | |
| 95 pts and 5 Stars Decanter | |||
| 5 stars Raymond Chan | |||
| 13 | Wind Gap , Sonoma Coast California. | 2,300 | |
| 94pts Vinous. 16/20 JR | |||
| Aged in neutral French oak. Brilliant red cherry, zesty orange rind & dark brown spice. Very complex and sophisticated. | |||
| 12 | Domaine Francois Gaunoux Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chenes, Burgundy, France | 2,400 | |
| 14 | Domaine de la Cote, Santa Rita Hills, California. | ||
| 97pts Decanter & top US wines of 2016. 94pts Vinous | 2,500 | ||
| Brilliant translucent red color with perfumed flavors of red cherry, all spice and licorice. Soft texture & silky tannins | |||
| 13 | Evening Land, Seven Springs Vineyard, Willamette Valley, Oregon. | 2,600 | |
| 93pts WS | |||
| 11 | Martinborough, Martinborough Terraces | 2,600 | |
| 94pts Wine Front, 93pts JS, 90+RP | |||
| 15 | Twomey, Russian River Valley, Sonoma, California. | 2,700 | |
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Medium- Bodied, very intense aromatics on the nose showing scents of candied cherries, ripe red currant and ripe raspberries. Great depth and balance with silky tannins. |
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| 9 | Dry River, Martinborough, NZ | 2,700 | |
| 95pts BC | |||
| 15 | Walter Hansel, South Slope, Russian River Valley, USA. | 2,800 | |
| 94-96pts RP | |||
| From 100% Dijon clone 777. | |||
| 2015 was a sensational vintage for Pinot Noir in the Russian River Valley. Freakishly low yields resulted in dramatic, voluptuous wines of the highest level. This is a deep fruited Pinot with a lovely texture, plenty of body, concentration and richness. This is a stunner from 18-year-old vines. The finish just goes on and on. | |||
| 15 | Two Paddocks, "First Paddock" Gibbston Valley, Central Otago. NZ. | 2,800 | |
| 96pts BC, 94pts RP, 18.5/20 Raymond Chan | |||
| 50% whole bunch indigenous fermentation in French oak cuve. Dark, brooding spicy, dried herb aromatics. Textural palate showing brightness, finesse and elegance on a long finish. | |||
| 11 | Ata Rangi, Martinborough, NZ | 2,900 | |
| 96pts HH 96 pts JS 98 Points BC | |||
| 14 | Felton Road Calvert, Central Otago, NZ | 2,900 | |
| 96pts BC | |||
| 14 | Two Paddocks "The Fusilier" Central Otago. NZ | 2,950 | |
| 97pts Wine Orbit. 19/20 Geoff Kelly. 94pts RP. Earthy, gamey,savory nose. Light bodied palate with lovely finesse and elegance. Lengthy finish. | |||
| 15 | Felton Road, Cornish Point, Central Otago | 2,995 | |
| 97pts BC 96pts WS | |||
| Subtle, silken and very complex Pinot Noir with an array of dark cherry, plum, floral and Oriental spice flavour. A core of sweet fruit perfectly balances fine drying tannins to give the wine a linear lingering quality. Medium- bodied. Power delivered with subtlety. Very impressive. | |||
| 14 | Burn Cottage, Pisa Range, Central Otago. NZ | 3,000 | |
| 96pts Decanter. 93pts RP. Seductive, floral, light red fruits & sweet oak. Complex, soft. Generous. Very fine tannins with a long finish. | |||
| 14 | Schubert, Block B, Martinborough, NZ. | 3,200 | |
| 95pts BC | |||
| Hand crafted, complex and powerful, but with a poise and herbal edge to it's fruit sweetness. Intense black cherry .Aged in new French Barriques for 16 months. Fine well integrated tannins. | |||
| 13 | Black Estate Damsteep, Waipara Valley, NZ | 3,200 | |
| 96pts Bob Campbell | |||
| 16 | Felton Road Block 3, Bannockburn, Central Otago. NZ. | 5,500 | |
| 97pts HH, 96 Decanter, 95JS | |||
| Reassuring cherry fruit on the nose as well as fragrant and ethereal perfumed character with citrus rind and cocoa powder. The palate has an array of strawberry, raspberry, bosenberry and red cherry fruits cast in a web of ripe fine tannins. Sophisticated, sensual with terrific persistence. | |||
| 10 | Felton Road, Block 5 Central Otago, NZ | 9,600 | |
| 96 Points Bob Campbell MW | |||
| Inaugural Great Growths of NZ Award 2010 | |||
France - Burgundy |
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| 14 | Domaine Berthaut, Fixin, Les Clos, Cotes de Nuits | 2,200 |
| From a great vintage. Matured in both new and used French oak. Vibrant Cassis, sweet blackcurrant, mulberry, chocolate & mocha. Fine but persistent tannins, medium to full bodied and a very long finish. |
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| 14 | Domaine Jean-Marc Vincent Santenay, 1er Cru AOC, Le Beaurepaire. Cote de Beaune. | 2,490 |
| 91pts CT. 4.1/5 Vivino. | ||
| This is a local estate in the small spa town of Santenay producing high quality, value for money Burgundy. Natural cultivation on 0.45ha of marly limestone soils. A quite soft and forward wine possessing some stem inclusion and using relatively neutral oak so as to let the fruit shine. | ||
| 16 | Domaine Caroline Morey, Santenay, Cote de Beaune, 1er Cru "La Comme" | 2,600 |
| 4.1Vivino. 90CT, 89BH | ||
| Medium clear ruby. Crushed berries and soil, faint mint, pomegranate seeds. A relatively refined mouth feel to the medium weight flavours. Medium acidity with juicy red berry fruit. |
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| 14 | Domaine Daniel Rion & Fils, Nuits- St- George's, Les Hauts Pruliers 1er Cru. | 3,200 |
| 93pts WS. | ||
| A elegant spicy style, this evokes floral and wild berry notes, with sandalwood, cardamom and cinnamon details that accent the core of cherry and rose flavours. Tightly wound this lingers with fruit and spice elements. A masculine personality. | ||
| 14 | Domaine Lucien Boillot & fils Les Croix Noires, Pommard | 3,300 |
| Premier Cru, Cote de Beaune | ||
| 14 | Domaine Lucien Boillot & fils Les Caillerets, Volnay | 3,400 |
| Premier Cru, Cote de Beaune. | ||
| 13 | Domaine Marc Roy Gevrey Chambertin Clos Prieur. Cote de Nuits | 3,500 |
| 92pts CT 91pts JR | ||
| 15 | Alex Gambal, Gevrey -Chambertin Premier Cru. | 3,600 |
| The Gevrey-Chambertin appellation is home to 9 of the 24 Grand Crus of the Cote- de- Nuits. This area produces powerful, full bodied reds marked by intense, complex and extremely elegant aromas. Unfined and unfiltered. |
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| 14 | Domaine Pierre Gelin, Fixin, Cote de Nuits 1er Cru "Clos Napoleon" | 3,600 |
| 4.2 Vivino 92WS, 90 BH. | ||
| From 60 year old vines, an intensely floral nose displays plenty of exotic tea and spice influences. The sleek, pure and admirably elegant middle weight flavours exhibiting ample minerality on the vibrant , balanced and beautifully persistent finish. |
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| 14 | Domaine Denis Mortet, Mes Cing Terroirs, Gevrey Chambertin. | 4,600 |
| 93pts RP, 91Vinous, 91 Burghound. | ||
| The 2014 Gevrey Chambertin Mes Cing Terroirs is a blend of all Arnaud's Gevry Chambertin holdings. Matured in 30%to 35% new oak, it has a brisk, stony red berry bouquet. Very natural. The palate is medium bodied with a crisp structure, almost chalky tannins and very fine acidity. This is an excellent Gevrey that come highly recommended. | ||
| 14 | Domaine Confuron-Cotetidot Gevrey- Chambertin Premier Cru. | 4,700 |
| 94pts TA 92pts Antonio Galloni | ||
| 17.5/20 La Revue du Vin de France. | ||
| From a single parcel of 0.5 hectares. Juicy, crunchy and spicy with marked while bunch character and hints of iodine and green malt. Finishes with good mineral drive. | ||
| 15 | Domaine de l'Arlot Nuits St-Georges 1er Cru "Clos des Forets St-Georges. | 5,500 |
| 93-95RP, 91-94V, 91-94BH | ||
| A very well defined, quite sensual in style with very pure red berry fruit. The palate is medium bodied with supple tannin, tart red cherry fruit and wild strawberry. This is an outstanding contribution to the vintage, courtesy of winemaker Geraldine Godot. | ||
| 15 | Alex Gambal, Chambolle- Musigny 1er Cru Aux Echanges, Premier Cru. | 5,990 |
| The small winegrowing area of Chambolle- Musigny stands between Morey-Saint-Denis to the north and Vouget to the south. This grape variety is known here for producing the most "feminine" red wines of the Cotes-de-Nuits. This small area counts 2 Grand Crus and 24 Premier Crus. This wine expresses the delicacy of Chambolles Premier Crus whilst coming close to the powerfulness of Morey wines. | ||
| 14 | Chateaux de la Tour, Clos Vougeot Grand Cru. Cote de Nuits. | 6,500 |
| 95pts Decanter, 95 CT, 92 Antonio Galloni, 18/20 Bettane & Desseauve. | ||
| Lovely griotte cherry and BlackBerry coupled with spice, a juicy texture and a mineral finish. Classy. | ||
| 16 | Arnaud Mortet Gevrey Chambertin, 1er Cru Lavaux, Saint Jaques. | 6,800 |
| 70-year-old-vines. This is a full, rich and muscular wine with a long memorable finish. A real gem that shows huge potential. | ||
| 16 | Albert Bichot, Domaine du Clos Frantin, Vosne Romanee 1er Cru Malconsorts. | 7,500 |
| 95JS, 94BH, 17.5/20JR. 4.4Vivino Silver IWC London, 2018. | ||
| Beautiful crushed roses with an array of fresh raspberries and red cherries as well as light mocha and oak spices. The palate has excellent tannin maturity and depth. This elegant vintage has delivered a wine with real clarity and detail. This is exceptional. | ||
| 15 | Alex Gambal, Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru. Cote de Nuits. | 8,500 |
| The ever-growing area of Vougeot in the middle of Cotes De Nuits is famous world wide for its prestigious Clos Vougeot. Unfined and unfiltered, ruby colour with purple tints. Intensity and lightness on the nose. Fresh and elegant aromas of red fruit and spices. Good structure and balance on the palate with great delicacy and a great finish. |
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| 09 | Maison Leroy Fixin, Cotes de Nuits. | 8,800 |
| Fixin is a Burgundy village next to Gevrey Chambertin that produces outstanding wines but is often overlooked. A muscular and massive wine with a velvety texture that seems to go on forever. Dark berry bouquet and supple tannins. | ||
| 06 | Pascal Lachaux Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru, Cotes de Nuits | 11,900 |
| Very impressive, this is Bonnes-Mares at its most exuberant. Bold, rich and brawny, this is a Grand Cru on an impressive scale with a lovely persistent mineral thread running through it. | ||
Malbec |
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| 14 | Andeluna 1300m, Tupungato, Mendoza, Argentina | 1,200 |
| 90pts WE. Silver, IWC London,2016 | ||
| Bronze DWWA, 2015 | ||
| 13 | Dominio Del Plata, Benmarco, Argentina | 1,200 |
| 92Pts JS | ||
| Gold Trophy, Argentina Wine Awards 2016 | ||
| 15 | Chateau Haut Monplasir Tradition, Cahors, France. | 1,400 |
| 100% Malbec. Organic. | ||
| 89pts WE | ||
| Very fine wine rich in fruit with a strong mineral texture. It comes from the third terrace above the river Lot where the clay and flint soil results in ripe fruit and balanced acidity. Full bodied, unfined and lightly or unfiltered. |
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| 16 | Susana Balbo Signature Mendoza, Argentina. | 1,500 |
| 94pts TA, 92+ RP, 92 JS | ||
| Aromas and flavours of crushed blueberries, cherries and blackberries with accents of dark spice. Medium Bodied with very subtle and chalky texture. | ||
| 12 | Chateau Haut Montplaisir Prestige Cahors | 1,600 |
| 90pts WE | ||
| 12 | Luca, Uco Valley, Mendoza Argentina | 2,400 |
| 93 pts #19 top 100 wines WS 2014 | ||
| 07 | Achaval Ferrer Finca Mirador | 3,300 |
| Mirador Mendoza Argentina | ||
| 94 Points RP | ||
| 12 | Achaval Ferrer Finca Altamira | 3,500 |
| 11 | Achaval Ferrer Finca Mirador | 3,500 |
| 10 | Achaval Ferrer, Finca Atlamira, L a Consulta, Argentina | 3,500 |
| 97 Points RP | ||
| 10 | Achaval Ferrer, Bella Vista, Perdriel, Argentina | 3,600 |
| 98 Points RP | ||
| 12 | Susana Balbo Nosotros, Single Vineyard. Malbec. | 3,950 |
| 97JS, 94 Decanter, 94RP, 4.6 Vivino | ||
| Glass coating opaque purple. An alluring nose of toasty oak, minerals, licorice, lavender, exotic spices and assorted black fruits. A full bodied beauty. | ||
| 15 | Catena Zapata, Argentino. Mendoza, Argentina. | 4,300 |
| 95pts RP, 94WS, 94TA, 94JS | ||
| This is ripe and heady, very open nd expressive with violets and juicy fruit. Very sense and rich with a velvety texture. A big, energenic and classical malbec from old vines. | ||
| 14 | Catena Zapata Adrianna, Fortuna Terrae. | 4,500 |
| 98pts JS, 96RP, 95 Decanter. | ||
| From the chalkiest soils at almost 5,000 feet above sea level, this seems to be made of stones rather than grapes such is the intense minerality accompanied by floral details. Very aromatic, spicy black fruit, moderate acidity, rounded and smooth. Elegant. |
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Merlot |
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| 12 | Chateau Julien, California, USA | 1,200 |
| Silver, World Wine Championship NY | ||
| 15 | Taylors Estate, Clare Valley, Australia | 1,300 |
| Double Gold, China Wine & Spirits Awards 2016 | ||
| 14 | Casa Lapostolle cuvee Alexandra. | 1,500 |
| 94pts JS | ||
| On the nose, intense aromas of red fruits and fresh herbs. Medium Bodied with a silky texture, round and juicy tannins. Cassis and coffee bean notes provide an elegant finish. | ||
| 14 | Moss Wood, Wilyabrup, Ribbon Vale Merlot, Margaret River, Western Australia. | 2,200 |
| 96pts Ray Jordan 95pts JH 94pts HH | ||
| A beautiful rich and inviting wine. Deep red, the bouquet is blackberry and dark olive. Medium to full bodied with good intensity. The finish is long and nicely balanced. Excellent wine. | ||
Cabernet/Merlot |
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| 10 | West Cape Howie, Riverina, Australia | 1,200 |
| Bronze. Qantas Wine Show 2011 | ||
| 14 | Atlan & Artisan 8 Vents. Mallorca, Spain | 1,600 |
Grenache |
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| 10 | Simon Hackett Old Vine Grenache, McLaren Vale, Australia | 1,200 |
Zinfandel |
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| 14 | Dashe Cellars, Dry Creek Valley, USA. | 1,950 |
| 90pts RP | ||
| Varietal pepper, raspberry and black cherry fruit. Earth and spice. This is a lovely fresh, pure, medium to full bodied Zinfandel. Excellent wine with food from the grill. | ||
| 15 | Dashe Cellars, Todd Ranch, Old Vines, Sonoma County USA. | 2,400 |
| 90RP 4.1 Vivino | ||
| Medium to deep garnet purple colour. Pronounced prunes, Black Forrest cake and baked raspberries on the nose with a core of licorice, tar, fragrant earth and Sichcian pepper. Full bodied and a long finish. |
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| 15 | Ridge Vineyards, Lytton Springs, Dry Creek Valley. USA | 2,500 |
| 95pts Connoisseurs Guide | ||
| 94+pts Vinous. | ||
| Petit Syrah's expressive personality contributes both spicy & strong structural elements to the dominant Zinfandel portion. This boldly stated wine is drinking very nicely now even though it is still somewhat closed. It excels on its finesse, approachability and sheer charm. | ||
| 15 | Ridge Vineyards, Geyserville, Alexander Valley. USA | 2,500 |
| 95pts Connoisseurs Guide | ||
| 94pts Vinous | ||
| Sporting a deep mix of dark fruits that runs from cassis to blackberries. Deep, powerful and unyielding. Impressive. | ||