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Here the boys combine Sangiovese, Grenache and Sciaccarello with a splash of Carignan \u0026amp; Malbec to create a vibrant, mischievous red with epic drinkability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a new look Clare Valley red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/v8LsqxzUEdw?si=BaYdSdY2HwySJBoq\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Koerner","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41066968154155,"sku":"2023 Koerner La Korse Sangiovese Blend","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2023KoernerLaKorseSangioveseBlend.webp?v=1712712367"},{"product_id":"2017-brash-higgins-bloom","title":"2017 Brash Higgins BLOOM","description":"\u003cp\u003eA super rare wine both in the quantity and frequency of the release, in fact we have received less than a dozen bottles in as many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBloom takes its, rather beautiful, name from the flor that 'blooms' over the surface of the wine during its extended aging process. It's a nod to the 'sous voile' style of Jura but this is a distinctly Australian wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a core of ripe citrus and orchard fruit, typical of McLaren Vale Chardonnay, but here the typicity stops. Curry leaf, honey, smoke, iodine, salt and grilled nuts make it a unique mouthful of wonderfully complex deliciousness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShow it off to your friends or hide in the shed and drink it all yourself... only you can make that call.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"One of the select few Australian vin jaune interpretations that’s really well done. Aromas of preserved lemons, salty nuts, mandarin zest, beeswax, acacia and lanolin. The bright, fresh palate shows layers of texture and complexity tied together with racy acidity and a long, mouthwatering finish. Aged under flor for seven years in old white-burgundy barrels. 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Gorgeous stuff at an insane value price!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vibrant jasmine and white peach aromas of this youthful dry riesling leap out of the glass at you. Great concentration and purity on the totally focused, medium-bodied palate. More than enough juicy peach fruit to balance the glistening samurai-sword acidity that powers the very long, wet-stone and lime finish. Already delicious, but also has great aging potential. Drink or hold. Screw cap.\u003c\/span\u003e\"\u003cbr\u003e- Stuart Pigott (JamesSuckling.com)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Mitchell Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41280504135723,"sku":"2024 Mitchell Watervale Riesling","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2023MitchellWatervaleRiesling_e4982413-1cb7-4408-87de-4f2a0bb8b271.png?v=1736810347"},{"product_id":"2024-two-tonne-tasmania-tmv-pinot-noir","title":"2024 Two Tonne Tasmania TMV Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the wine that kicked it all off for Ricky Evans, and after 13 vintages, it just keeps getting better. A true snapshot of the Tamar Valley, TMV Pinot blends fruit from Ricky’s own vineyards with a couple of trusted growers, delivering a cracking Pinot that’s both effortless and detailed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThink bright red berries - raspberry, wild strawberry, a bit of cranberry - wrapped up in fine, chalky tannins with a flicker of spice. There’s just enough whole bunch (10%) to add a little lift, and a stint in old barriques (only 10% new) keeps everything fresh, juicy, and dangerously easy to drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePure Tassie Pinot pleasure - made to be opened, enjoyed, and probably finished faster than you planned. Stocks are always tight, so don’t sit on your hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2024 TMV Pinot Noir (Tamar Valley) is supple and spicy on the nose, laden with an abundance of red fruits, exotic spices and new leather... This is a really good wine, a testament to the excellent growing season that was experienced here in 2024, and it's set up for a bright future ahead.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Erin Larkin (The Wine Advocate)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Woodlawn Tasmania","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41324926894123,"sku":"2024 Two Tonne Tasmania TMV Pinot Noir","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2024TwoTonneTasmaniaTMVPinotNoir.png?v=1739760558"},{"product_id":"2024-timo-mayer-close-planted-pinot-noir","title":"2024 Timo Mayer Close Planted Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp\u003eTimo Mayer's Close Planted Pinot Noir is one of the Yarra Valley's most sought-after wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrown on his tightly spaced estate vineyard south of Healesville, these vines work hard, producing fruit with remarkable intensity and fine structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 vintage, shaped by a warm but balanced ripening season, is all about finesse. Timo backed off the whole-bunch component this year to just 30% due to the extra power already inherent in the vintage.  Red cherry, wild strawberry, and subtle spice lead the way, with fine tannins and just a touch of new oak (Timo’s only Pinot to see any), adding depth without overshadowing the wine’s natural delicacy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilky, perfumed, and beautifully composed - this is Yarra Valley Pinot at its most graceful. Don’t wait too long, it never lasts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"All estate grown with 30% whole bunches and matured in 15% new hogsheads. A light, bright ruby red. An opulent, floral and spicy bouquet where you barely detect the stems. Delicious as a young wine; red fruited and with silky, very nicely balanced tannins. A wine to drink before the '23, but it's also worth pointing out that Mayer's track record with this wine tells us that this will still be looking good five to seven years from now.\" \u003cbr\u003e- Philip Rich (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Timo Mayer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41329275633707,"sku":"2024 Timo Mayer Close Planted Pinot Noir","price":58.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2023TimoMayerClosePlantedPinotNoir_4100f08b-452e-4231-93c5-1ad689bc867b.png?v=1739491668"},{"product_id":"2023-vanguardist-mvg-grenache","title":"2023 Vanguardist Grenache","description":"\u003cp\u003eFew wines capture the modern McLaren Vale Grenache movement quite like this. Sourced from the Silver Sands Vineyard in Blewitt Springs, these 50-year-old bush vines have long been one of the region’s best-kept secrets. 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There’s a brightness and energy here that makes it immediately captivating, yet its depth and structure suggest a long and fascinating evolution ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is benchmark Blewitt Springs Grenache from one of the finest operators in the Vale. Limited quantities, snap it up while you can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This also opens up and holds for days, suggesting a very bright future. 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