Final Call

The ultimate introduction to Clare Valley Riesling from a man who lives and breathes the stuff!

Shaun Crinion strikes again with this steal of a Cabernet blend from a 40+ year-old vineyard in the Yarra. Very limited.

McLaren Mencia, not so much a Formula 1 car, more a graceful alternative variety red with lots of brightness and life.

A stellar Greenock Roussanne balancing rich, creamy texture with crisp citrus drive.

Sam Connew's Pinot Noir is like drinking silk. Another great release from this small Tasmanian operation.

One of the rarest and most sought after releases from this McLaren Vale legend. Beyond complex, this aged-under-flor homage to Jura is Chardonnay to expand your mind.

A powerful rendition of Pinot Noir from a certified-organic Gippsland vineyard and the supremely talented Bill Downie.

The super-popular energetic Corsican-inspired red blend from Damon Koerner. Sangiovese, Grenache, Sciacarello, and a splash of Vermentino & Carignan.

Old-vine Garnacha grown high in the Gredos hills, made with minimal fuss and maximum feel — fresh, fragrant and totally unpretentious.

Phase Three’s Dero is Barossa Syrah done their way – tiny volumes, old-vine sites, a bit of Cabernet in the mix, and a whole lot of character packed into the bottle.

Small batch Tamar Valley Chardonnay done to a tee by the Lipscombes.

Funky, volcanic Rosato from iconic Sicilian natural producer Frank Cornelissen.

A fuller, darker Hunter red that shows off the best of Shiraz and Cabernet from a family with serious pedigree.

A tightly wound, focused version of this cult-favourite Grenache.

An elegant, perfumed Shiraz from McLaren Vale’s historic Rayner Vineyard, showing freshness, charm and plenty of depth.

Super fine, delicate wine from Tumbarumba, courtesy of Riesling virtuoso Ken Helm.

A fresh and 'sessionable' red from the Barossa made from biodynamically-grown Cinsault and friends.

An immense Barolo of serious power and concentration, this another tremendous release vintage of one of Vajra's most renowned wines.

The Premium Pinot Noir from Bass Phillip is one of the most prestigious and collectable Pinot Noirs in the land.

The most elegant and aromatic of Passopisciaro's single-vineyard 'Contrada' wines made from Nerello Mascalese. A Sicilian joy.

A great introduction into the wonderful world of Mount Mary Cabernet and friends.

The ballistic Merlot-blend in the radical Radikon range. Super limited.

Nervy, high-octane Adelaide Hills Chardonnay. A one-of-a-kind from Ochota Barrels.

Incredible new top-tier Tasmanian Pinot Noir from the Ossa wine project. A must-buy for collectors and lovers of silky, powerful Pinot.

A Chardonnay for all comers, this is an excellent full-flavoured release from Yeringberg.

Another stonking release from a Tassie icon producer, and one of the most sought-after Chardonnays on the island.

This is not your average Bourgogne Blanc. Leroux draws almost entirely on his own Meursault holdings here—parcels like Les Millerands, Sous la Velle and Les Belles Côtes—so while it carries a modest regional label, the quality speaks clearly of its origins. A little fruit from the Hautes Côtes de Beaune above Pernand adds lift, but the heart of the wine is very much rooted in Meursault. Fermented and raised in large-format oak and foudres, the 2023 captures the freshness and balance of the vintage. The hot spell in early September was neatly avoided thanks to Leroux’s early picking, and the wine has that hallmark precision and energy that runs through all his whites this year. There’s generosity of fruit, sure, but it’s held firmly in check by bright acidity and a clean mineral line. Quantities, as always, are scarce, and it’s one of those wines that consistently outperforms its humble label. A great way to experience Leroux’s style without stepping into premier cru territory.

Driven, taut Chardonnay from one of the cooler sites in the Giant Steps vineyard portfolio.

Another top-flight single-vineyard Chardonnay from Mac Forbes, from the glorious Woori Yallock site.

Considered by many as NZ's greatest wine. The pedigree, the quality, Coleraine can stand toe to toe with any of the great Bordeaux blends in the world.

A massive, structured Greenock Shiraz that acts as the anchor of the collection, channeling pure Barossa muscle and earthy depth.

From 99-year-old vines at Little Branch, this is Steve Pannell at his absolute peak – a marvelous modern Australian Grenache of rare clarity, balance and power.

A bright, textural Barossa white from Torbreck that proves Rhône varieties can deliver serious quality and character without the big price tag.

Tightly wound premium Chardonnay from the Coal River Valley.

A beautifully balanced Merlot–Cabernet Franc blend from Margaret River that delivers elegance, structure and real value.

A bright, balanced Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir that shows Moorooduc’s easy, unforced approach to the variety.