Kooyong Clonale Chardonnay 2021 75cl
£23.16
Tastes like Chassagne-Montrachet that costs twice as much! Bright limey-straw colour An aromatic nose with fresh lime/ lemon and quartzy silica mineral characters, balanced with notes of toasted nuts, white peach and a soft creaminess Palate is bright and again minerally with the same attractive balance of pert citrus zing and layers of texture
Chaffey Bros Wine Co Lux Venit Rose 2022 75cl
£17.39
A delicious, dry, structural and textural premium rose Think bright cherries and berry aromas; peaches and cream with a hint of savoury spice on the palate, the French Oak maturation and malolactic fermentation contributes to the indulgent mouthfeel and creamy finish
Rob Dolan Black Label Marsanne 2021 75cl
£20.27
Honeysuckle, wet stone, fresh olive oil and hazelnut aromas On the palate the wine is textured and layered with orange blossom, hazelnut and lemon pith flavours
Rob Dolan White Label Chardonnay 2020 75cl
£23.05
Mineral with waxy white flower, grapefruit and clove spice aromas Fine lined and textured on the palate with nectarine, raw cashew and toasted granola flavours A wine that will develop in bottle over the next 10 years
Rob Dolan White Label Pinot Gris 2021 75cl
£20.44
A slight blush colour Fresh fruit aromas of red apple and orange zest Crisp acidity and a textured mouthfeel Pomegranate molasses and preserved lemon flavours
Rob Dolan Chardonnay 2021 75cl
£17.20
Aromas and flavours of quince jelly, guava, lemon, grapefruit, nectarine and a touch of oak spice Textural with fresh acidity
Rob Dolan Cabernet Shiraz Merlot Rob Dolan 2018 75cl
£16.38
Aromas of blackcurrant, red plum and blackberry with a hint of black olive On the palate, the brambley black fruit is evident supported by fine grained tannins A hint of savouriness with a touch of spicy oak
Swinney Farvie Syrah 2020 75cl
£78.91
An awe-inspiring wine with the aroma of Hermitage and the texture of Richebourg, Farvie Syrah is a selection of fruit picked exclusively from the 'morning' side of the vine rows, which ripens more slowly and gently than fruit exposed to the afternoon sun With an exuberant, fruit-forward nose, this smells of plump, juicy, utterly yummy blackberries at perfect ripeness Take a sip, and it is succulent and scrumptious, with almost-hidden tannins that just peek through on the finish This is so delicious that it doesn t need time, but it should evolve beautifully if given the chance Drink 2023-2034+
Swinney Farvie Grenache 2020 75cl
£78.91
This smells very like fine red Burgundy, with rosehip and red cherry character on the nose 2020 was a warmer year (like 2018), and this shows in the relative richness of texture - super-supple and refined, with more subtle, integrated acidity than either of the previous vintages While I love the 2018 for its vibrancy, the 2020 has an extra layer of sophistication It has potentially a long life ahead of it, but it s so irresistible already that I can t see all that many bottles surviving to find out Drink 2023-2033 and beyond People told Matt Swinney that he was insane when he planted Grenache in the Frankland River region The 'Albany Doctor' wind blows along the river valley direct from the Southern Ocean, meaning that summertime afternoons and evenings can be distinctly chilly Combined with reliable sunshine, this promotes the long, slow ripening shared by many of the world's finest wine regions Was Matt right? Does the Grenache ripen? Absolutely, and reliably so: under cool but dry and sunny conditions, and helped by the impoverished ironstone gravel soils, well-drained hilltop sites and established bush vines Farvie Grenache is the result of a ridiculously painstaking selection effort, involving visiting each vine three times to pick out the fruit that has reached the 'sweet spot' of optimal ripeness - neither too exposed to the sun, nor too shaded
Wynns Michael Limited Release Shiraz 2016 75cl
£89.54
A beautifully refined Shiraz, with the texture of top Burgundy, this has fragrant, delicate aromas of freesia, clove, allspice and cinnamon, with allusions to both a summertime dusty vineyard track and the barrel cellar After sitting in the glass a while, sumptuous, generous plum and cherry fruit builds in intensity The wine caresses the palate, with its super-silky texture gorgeous fruit and the merest touches of eucalyptus and liquorice Beautifully-proportioned, with just the right levels of acidity and tannin, this is fully ready to enjoy straight away If you want to cellar some, it should also be very long-lived and should evolve beautifully over at least another 15 years Michael Limited Release is made from the top 2% of Wynns Shiraz production, and only produced in top vintages Shiraz was the first variety planted here in 1857 by John Riddoch, and the fruit of some of the earliest vines planted is used in this wine
Rojomoma Raj's Pick Shiraz 2015 75cl
£73.90
The flagship Rojomoma wine, Raj s Pick, is made from the best hand selected parcels of grapes Named after Sam Kurtz and Bernadette Kaeding's son Raj, it is only made in vintages that produce fine enough fruit Concentrated basket-pressings have added great richness, intense flavours and dense tannins to the wine This is delicately balanced with beautiful French oak If you have the willpower, it can be cellared for many years to come Only 60 dozen made, this is listed in Matthew Jukes's 100 Best Australian Wines 2022/23
Rojomoma Raj's Pick Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 75cl
£74.10
A complex wine displaying the many characters of Cabernet Sauvignon from vibrant hercaeaous flavours through to cocoa and dark chocolate Well balanced with delcious chewy tannins A wine of great length and persistence
Teusner Wines Righteous FG Shiraz 2018 75cl
£70.84
Intense black fruits, plum and blueberry aromatics give way to layers of dark chocolate, licorice and warm spices while hints of charcuterie add extra complexity The fine oak tannins focus in on the palate, driving a line of dark, rich fruit before relaxing in confident fashion to unveil savoury complexity and a long finish
Teusner Wines Righteous Mataro 2018 75cl
£57.29
The Righteous wines are crafted from the best single parcels, only released in carefully selected vintages - this wine is a pure and outstanding example of Barossa Mataro Bold, rich and spicy, this wine displays layers of complex savoury fruits on the nose and considerable depth Ripe berry notes and fruit derived spice elements flow through to the wonderfully fine and long palate with dark chocolate highlights and hints of well integrated French Oak Fine, poised and delicious
Corymbia Rocket's Vineyard Tempranillo Malbec 2019 75cl
£26.26
Vibrant and intense, with a beautifully perfumed aroma of crunchy pomegranate, mulberry and summer pudding An inky palate with texture and verve framed by lip-smacking tannins It tastes of maraschino cherries, blueberries and salted liquorice with precise ripeness and a near perfect balance of density and freshness