{"title":"Halliday Wine Companion Awards","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere you will find all of the big winners and our top picks from the 2026 Halliday Wine Companion Awards, including Wine the Year, Grenache of the Year \u0026amp; some of the best buys from the 2027 edition of Australia's ultimate Wine Guide.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"high-scoring-heroes-reds-pack","title":"Halliday Heroes Reds Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere's the latest selection of top value reds with 95+ point scores from the Halliday Wine Companion Tasting Team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fantastic way to try some of the best value wines in the country!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025 Garagiste Le Stagiaire Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025 Spinifex Papillon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025 Longview Fresco Nebbiolo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025 Fighting Gully Road Sangiovese\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025 Mercer Tempranillo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024 Bondar Violet Hour Shiraz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2025 Garagiste Le Stagiaire Pinot Noir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery year, Barney Flanders takes a selection of some of his favourite Pinot parcels from his Mornington sites - Balnarring, Red Hill, Merricks Grove and now Merricks North - and throws down a Pinot that makes the rest of the $35ish crowd in the region look a bit undercooked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMerricks North leads the blend this year, with plush, perfumed Dijon clones lifting the deep, structural MV6 from the other sites. Whole berries, wild ferments, a short spell on skins, then time in large oak and concrete before bottling it with no fining and no filtering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s got a real Mornington weight and presence to it. Ripe red fruits, a flicker of spice, and a smooth ride of tannin through the finish. When we tasted the 2025, we commented that it feels like Barney's pulled back on the structure and upped the slurpability in this release. It's hard to picture a better value entry into Mornington Pinot than this little beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of our most popular wines every year. How Barney manages to get this quality at this price point never ceases to amaze us but we're glad he does and hope he never stops!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The value belies the quality as there’s always a lot of detail to this range, yet it's so approachable... A wine you want to drink on a cold day while staying toasty in front of a fire.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Jane Faulkner (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"2025 Garagiste Le Stagiaire Pinot Noir\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2025-garagiste-le-stagiaire-pinot-noir\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2025 Spinifex Papillon\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeter Schell's Papillon is one of the most gluggable reds in the Barossa Valley!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Spinifex wines cover a wide spectrum, from rich, full-throttled old vine Shiraz all the way to this, a light bodied, energetic Grenache Cinsault blend made for easy day-time drinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese styles are certainly in vogue but as usual, winemaking wizard Schell’s winemaking know-how elevates Papillon far beyond your average light red. Sourced from old, dry-grown vines (many over 70 years old) across the Barossa and Eden Valleys, it combines purity of fruit with layers of complexity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePapillon is one of our go-to's and just unbeatable value. What a producer Spinifex is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"I just love this wine. The word 'smashable' shines with overuse, but the Papillon consistently offers such an ease of drinking that it is just a no-brainer every year... A brisk mineral cadence and a sweetly balanced, chalky tannin array. It is just bright, joyous drinking. Bonkers value here, too.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Dave Brookes (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"2025 Spinifex Papillon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2025-spinifex-papillon\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2025 Longview Fresco Nebbiolo\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Saturno family took the reins at Longview back in 2007 and have spent the last two decades turning their Adelaide Hills estate into a powerhouse for Italian varieties. Bringing former Bleasdale legend Paul Hotker on board in 2024 was a great move, and he’s wasted no time pushing their Nebbiolo into highly smashable, youthful territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brisk 2025 season played right into their hands for this specific release. Instead of chasing the formidable, brooding structure the grape is famous for in Piedmont, they capitalised on the year's bright, juicy fruit to build a wine focused entirely on immediate smashability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit sees a mostly uncrushed ferment with just a small handful of intact clusters tossed in to dial up the floral lift. It gets squeezed off the skins quickly and takes a short rest in neutral wood, ensuring the finished wine is locked under cap in under a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive this twenty minutes in the fridge before cracking the seal. Think tart redcurrant, bush pepper, and a lick of amaro-like bitterness to close. It’s an outrageously fun park wine that happens to also carry a 95-point nod from the Wine Companion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A lighter, brighter, indeed, fresher rendering of nebbiolo... Reminiscent of Piedmont's more energetic pelaverga wines, with a more bold strike. Lots going on, and so delicious; goes well with a chill as it would stand alone. Drink in vigorous youth. Utterly fun.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Mike Bennie (Halliday Wine companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"2025 Longview Fresco Nebbiolo\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2025-longview-fresco-nebbiolo\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2025 Fighting Gully Road Sangiovese\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is perhaps Australia's best Sangiovese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMark Walpole is one of the rare Australian viticulturists who genuinely understands how to wrangle Sangiovese. Teaming up with winemaker Adrian Rodda, the Fighting Gully Road label consistently proves that you don't need to be in Chianti to get this notoriously stubborn grape to behave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit is pulled entirely from the upper, sun-exposed slopes of the Aquila Audax Vineyard in Beechworth. Up here, the vines dig into a tough mix of shale and metamorphic rock, forcing them to work hard and naturally restricting yields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blend of the 2025 is 95% Sangiovese backed by a 5% splash of Colorino to help lock in colour and structure. Fermented wild across a mix of stainless steel and oak vats with a portion of whole berries kept intact, the juice spends a full 28 days on skins before maturing in large Italian-coopered casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt drinks exactly as great Sangiovese should - dusty, tense, and built for the dinner table. The '25 is maybe a little lighter on its feet than the last couple of vintages, with wild berries, a rub of crushed sage, and the chalky tannin the grape is famous for driving a long, dry finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Think of the first Australian sangiovese you ever tried and then try this – the two are worlds apart. The fruit sweetness, so obvious back then, is now one layer of many, a multi-cast member... Think you know sangiovese? Think again.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Jeni Port (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"2025 Fighting Gully Road Sangiovese\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2025-fighting-gully-road-sangiovese\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2025 Mercer Tempranillo\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAaron Mercer is a massive fan of Tempranillo’s potential in Australia, especially in a high-altitude spot like Orange. He’s built this 2025 release in a deliberate Joven style, which is just a fancy way of saying it’s made for freshness and immediate drinking rather than being tucked away in a cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen we tried this Temp the word \"gluggable\" kept coming up. It’s a mid-weight red that really celebrates the bright, crunchy fruit you get from those cooler slopes. Aaron avoids heavy oak here to let the fruit do the talking, so you get heaps of plush cherries and raspberries with a nice little savoury hit of dried herbs on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s an unpretentious, easy-going red that’s perfect for a mid-week pasta or a casual BBQ. If you’re after something vibrant and smashable that doesn't overcomplicate things, this hits the spot perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Vivid with acaí, blueberries and violet florals. This is very fresh and opulent with purple fruit, turned black earth and poppy seed spice... This is expert handling of the variety and a wine that has a long life ahead.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Shanteh Wale (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"2025 Mercer Tempranillo\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2025-mercer-tempranillo\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2024 Bondar Violet Hour Shiraz\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Violet Hour was the first wine Andre Bondar and Selina Kelly made, and it’s still the best expression of what they do - elegant, energetic McLaren Vale Shiraz with real shape and detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced entirely from the Rayner Vineyard, where old vines sit on deep sands threaded with ironstone, the 2024 shows McLaren Vale in its most refined light. There’s red and blue fruit, a little spice and pepper, fine tannins, and just enough flesh to fill the frame. No heavy oak, no excess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAndre’s goal here has always been to make a wine that’s pure and expressive rather than loud or showy and this vintage nails it. It’s supple, savoury, and built on balance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"If you’ve always loved McLaren Vale shiraz, you’ll still be happy here, and if you didn’t think it was for you, you’ll be surprised by how quickly you feel at home.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Nick Ryan (Top 100 Wines of 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e95+ points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"It hits a little different, but its weight is all Violet Hour, so too its harmony, detail and vitality – and so too the extraordinary value. Give this some air, and I think a little more age will be kind to it.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Marcus Ellis (Halliday Wine Companion)\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"2024 Bondar Violet Hour Shiraz\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2024-bondar-violet-hour-shiraz\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Different Drop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40770737504299,"sku":"Halliday Heroes Reds Pack","price":169.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/HallidayHeroesRedsPack_8f807727-ee1b-45a8-a4eb-e0e6e92385e8.png?v=1787537280"},{"product_id":"high-scoring-heroes-whites-pack","title":"Halliday Heroes Whites Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis excellent value mixed pack features six highly-rated white wines that boast accolades and high acclaim from the Halliday Wine Companion Tasting Team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis iteration of the pack features a stack of excellent recently released wines. All at a great price with great reviews.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025 Bests Great Western Riesling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025 Mulline Pinot Gris\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025 Sherrah Fiano\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025 CRFT The Arranmore Gruner Veltliner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024 Gilbert Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025 Usher Tinkler Paperwasp Vineyard Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e2025 Bests Great Western Riesling\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Best's Great Western Riesling is proof that great value and pedigree can go hand-in-hand. From one of Australia’s most iconic family-run wineries, this Riesling is all about easy-drinking enjoyment with a side of serious cellaring potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright and aromatic, it’s brimming with lively lime, nashi pear, and a touch of floral jasmine. On the palate, crisp citrus and crunchy apple lead the way, underpinned by a refreshing acidity that keeps everything balanced and zippy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile it’s perfect to enjoy now for its youthful freshness, this Riesling has the structure to age gracefully for up to two decades. That said, you don’t need to wait – its vibrant personality makes it a great match for fresh seafood or light, zesty dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest’s Great Western Riesling is a brilliant, accessible choice for those who want a quality drop without breaking the bank. One of Victoria's most bankable Rieslings, year-in, year-out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Grampians riesling at its very best. It defines varietal intensity but so too a fine and utterly delicious delicacy of touch.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Jeni Port (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 points \u0026amp; 3 Trophies:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrophy\u003c\/strong\u003e – Best Riesling of Show\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrophy\u003c\/strong\u003e – Best Australian Riesling of Show\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrophy\u003c\/strong\u003e – Best Dry Riesling of Show\u003cbr\u003e98 Points\u003cbr\u003e- 2025 Canberra International Riesling Challenge \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003ca title=\"2025 Bests Great Western Riesling\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2025-bests-great-western-riesling\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ch3\u003e2025 Mulline Pinot Gris\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePinot Gris (or Grigio) has come a long way in Australia. From humble beginnings in southern Victoria, it was the first 'alternative' variety to officially graduate the AAVWS and be seen as a mainstream variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's easy to see why when you look at the Mulline Pinot Gris. This is definitely more Gris than Grigio, with lifted florals, ripe stone fruits and a bit of spice coming through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine also saw a small amount of skin contact to provide colour and texture, which rounds out the rich palate and makes this incredibly more-ish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautifully poised with its aromas of redcurrant, nectarine, pear and blood orange. Even better on the palate, where the flavours and texture are perfectly balanced by subtle time-on-skins tannins, before finishing orange-pithy and long. Should age nicely, too. Excellent.\u003c\/span\u003e\"\u003cbr\u003e- Philip Rich (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003ca title=\"2025 Mulline Pinot Gris\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2025-mulline-pinot-gris\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ch3\u003e2025 Sherrah Fiano\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlex Sherrah is one of the the kings of \"bang for buck\" in McLaren Vale, and his Fiano is the perfect evidence. It’s a bit of a rarity in the region - one of the few whites that consistently hovers around the 95-point mark while staying under $35 a bottle.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 release is all about that smart blending of two distinct sites. You’ve got fruit from the coastal Tatachilla sands bringing a punchy sea-spray crunch, while the older limestone soils of Seaview add a bit of internal muscle and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalf the fruit goes into tank for freshness, the other half into old oak for a bit of leesy \"chew\".  It’s lifted and zesty with lemon peel, white flowers, and a distinct salty edge. It moves with great drive and has a moreish, textured finish that punches way above its price tag. If you’re looking for a great all-rounder white that doesn't overthink it, this is a total winner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is a fine follow-up to the excellent 2024, a wine of intense flavour, quiet detail, texture, freshness and engaging drinkability. It’s undemanding in a way, but that’s the charm – calm, confident making, everything in harmony. Golden and red apples, lime pith, sea spray, a little oyster shell, the palate subtly chewy, pithy and resolutely refreshing.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Marcus Ellis (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003ca title=\"2025 Sherrah Fiano\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2025-sherrah-fiano\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ch3\u003e2025 CRFT The Arranmore Gruner Veltliner\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCRFT has become a specialist in Gruner Veltliner, but the Arranmore release is their most personal. It’s sourced from just eight rows of estate-grown vines at their Carey Gully home - a cold, breezy, east-facing slope that sits at a lofty 550 meters. It’s a site Candice and Frewin farm organically, and the relentlessly cool conditions are exactly what this variety needs to find its energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 was wild-fermented on full solids in seasoned French barriques, followed by full malolactic fermentation and regular lees stirring. It’s a process designed to build texture and weight while allowing the vineyard's shale and ironstone bedrock to guide the wine's shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt leads with citrus blossom and lime leaf, but the real interest lies in the true Gruner secondary notes: white pepper, fennel seed, and a slate-like minerality. It’s a sophisticated, textural white that proves the Adelaide Hills is a legit home for this variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Far out, this is outstanding... It's fragrant, medium weight yet refreshing, distinctly varietal and ends up being a stellar 'textural, salty white wine'. Stripes earned for persistence with the variety.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Mike Bennie (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003ca title=\"2025 CRFT The Arranmore Gruner Veltliner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2025-crft-the-arranmore-gruner-veltliner\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ch3\u003e2024 Gilbert Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWill Gilbert is helping to change how we view New South Wales Sauvignon Blanc. Operating out of the high-altitude slopes of Orange, he has pushed past the standard simple tropical juice box styles to deliver a sophisticated, grown-up white that focuses entirely on real structural detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit comes from seriously high vineyards, sitting nearly a thousand metres up where the cool air keeps things fresh. He gives the juice some proper time on full lees in a mix of old large-format foudres and concrete tanks. This old-school handling fills out the wine, adding more volume and weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of simple grassiness, you've got fleshy yellow orchard fruits, bitter citrus oil, and a light hazelnut undertone. It carries a beautiful waxy texture that gets balanced perfectly by a clean, briny mineral kick. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the better quality NSW Sauvs on the market and really smart value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is a wine that has come of age, a grown-up, sophisticated version of cool-climate sauvignon blanc... A stunning white wine, with so much textural presence and detail.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Shanteh Wale (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e \n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003ca title=\"2024 Gilbert Sauvignon Blanc\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2024-gilbert-sauvignon-blanc\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ch3\u003e2025 Usher Tinkler Paperwasp Vineyard Chardonnay\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGreat ideas often start over a shared bottle of wine, and the 'Paperwasp' is proof of that. Usher Tinkler wanted to create a barrel-fermented Hunter Chardonnay that was immediately accessible in both style and price, and he has absolutely nailed it once again for the 2025 release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine takes its name from the 1.6-hectare vineyard planted in 1985, where backpackers often perform \"The Dance of the Paper Wasp\" to avoid the nests hidden in the canopy during harvest. Now 40 years old, these vines on sandy loam soil produce fruit with serious concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is 100% barrel fermented in a mix of new and old French oak, with monthly lees stirring and partial malolactic fermentation. This gives the wine a rich, creamy texture that fills the mouth without weighing it down. It is full-bodied and generous but retains that vital freshness you need. A wonderfully versatile Chardonnay that delivers terrific bang for your buck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Such a beautiful wine, displaying all of the lightness and energy of the '25 chardonnay vintage... The wine shows the strength of the vineyards and the insight of the winemaker, with a relentless pursuit of quality in both areas. Punches well above its weight for the price, and the lingering lemony flavours are just divine.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Toni Paterson MW (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003ca title=\"2025 Usher Tinkler Paperwasp Vineyard Chardonnay\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2025-usher-tinkler-paperwasp-vineyard-chardonnay\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e","brand":"Different Drop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40772480335915,"sku":"Halliday Heroes Whites Pack","price":169.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/HallidayHeroesWhitesPack_ea83a5dc-6132-4273-a2cd-c6b444c4aa51.png?v=1787537663"},{"product_id":"2022-ossa-pinot-noir","title":"2022 Ossa Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe unknown Ossa wine project from Tasmania was thrust into the limelight when their debut 2000 Pinot Noir release won the Australian Pinot Noir Challenge in 2021, and scored a memorable 98 point review from the Halliday Wine Companion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFuture vintages will include their new home plantings at the Belbrook farm but for now the Pinot is a blend of fruit from premium sites in Coal River Valley, Derwent Valley and, nearer to home, Swansea on the East Coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit feels plush and flavoursome, the palate structure is velvety and lengthy, and the balanced acidity underpins a hugely complex wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA phenomenal new star in Tasmania's Pinot Noir firmament that should evolve very gracefully over the next ten years. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ossa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40926848811051,"sku":"2022 Ossa Pinot Noir","price":94.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/OssaPinotNoir.png?v=1698884577"},{"product_id":"2023-dormilona-tempranillo","title":"2023 Dormilona Tempranillo","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWinemaker Jo Perry has extensive experience making wine in Spain, and she certainly knows her way around Tempranillo.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis comes from Jo's Margaret River vineyard, and is crafted in a fresh and juicy 'joven' style, as is Jo's fingerprint with most of her wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTempranillo can often be a bit ripe and over-the-top but this is gorgeously pure-fruited and full of energy.  A beautiful all-occasions red here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"It was a mistake to taste this just before lunch. My tastebuds started craving jamón, salted almonds and Spanish olives. Plus, a big glass of this delicious wine – to drink. It’s such a cheery, juicy number full of red plums, cherries and a splash of cola\/sarsaparilla and fruit pastilles, with a sprinkling of dried herbs. Lighter framed with fine, grainy tannins and uplifting acidity, you can certainly chill this down in warmer weather. Either way, an excellent wine.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Jane Faulkner (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n","brand":"Dormilona","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40944138715179,"sku":"2023 Dormilona Tempranillo","price":34.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2023DormilonaTempranillo.png?v=1701906436"},{"product_id":"2023-varney-wines-mencia","title":"2023 Varney Wines Mencia","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points \u0026amp; Top 100 Wines of 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Bright colour; a haunting herbal\/dark cupboard bouquet... and that Varney touch of freshness on the finish.\"\u003cbr\u003e- James Halliday (The Weekend Australian)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot as much Mencia among the vineyards of McLaren Vale, as, say Touriga - that seems to the grape 'de jour'. But more wines like this elegant, lacy beauty from Alan Varney and lots of this native Spanish grape might find its way in to the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a small plot in Seaview, this is a bright, lifted, medium-bodied red with some exotic spice and game meat aromatics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNine days on skins, short time in Burgundy barrels then bottled. Just 88 dozen bottles made. Not sure how much drinking that works out to per day...\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Varney Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40957815554091,"sku":"2023 Varney Wines Mencia","price":29.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/VarneyMencia_8d175b19-3068-4ae7-b61c-7c3396143d84.png?v=1701313156"},{"product_id":"2023-thistledown-walking-with-kings-roussanne-grenache-blanc","title":"2024 Thistledown Walking With Kings Roussanne Grenache Blanc","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe crew at Thistledown are most famous for their all-conquering Grenache wines, but this white blend shows they are just as smart with their alternative whites. It is inspired by the sun-drenched, textured blends of the Southern Rhone, mixing Roussanne and Grenache Blanc from some gritty, ironstone-rich soils in McLaren Vale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hot, parched growing season could have easily resulted in a heavy, fat white, but they managed the harvest times beautifully. Hands-off winemaking as usual, letting the juice ferment with wild yeasts in old, large French puncheons and hogsheads. Eight months on lees without any fining or filtration adds further textural and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine has a great, waxy weight, a mile away from the clean, boring stainless-steel archetype. It's a full-bodied white, packed with a pulpy orchard fruit depth and a nutty, wild-herb complexity. A proper, grippy finish and good natural acid keeps the whole drink taut and savoury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fantastic, unforced food wine that has plenty of personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Lifted orchard florals and fruits, with pear, golden and pink apples, brown spices and ginger, the nose aromatically complex, fragrant but not overt. The palate has a similar quiet complexity, with succulent acidity paired with a citrus pith tension and neatly judged textural flex. A very fine expression.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Marcus Ellis (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e \n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Aromatic, honeysuckle, pear, ginger and spice – a fine smelling wine. It’s bright and juicy, powdery texture, fine mouth-perfume, balanced acidity with a finish of excellent length. Distinctive.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\" It has notes of white flowers and scratched citrus, green apples, white pepper and all things waxy and crunchy too. This is mineral and really impressive—a great wine. It's texturally complex and layered, closing with a saline tang.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Erin Larkin (The Wine Advocate)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Thistledown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41077138685995,"sku":"2024 Thistledown Walking With Kings Roussanne Grenache Blanc","price":60.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2024ThistledownWalkingWithKingsRoussanneGrenacheBlanc.webp?v=1781744327"},{"product_id":"2021-mac-forbes-gladysdale-little-yarra-chardonnay","title":"2021 Mac Forbes Gladysdale Little Yarra Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 Mac Forbes Gladysdale Little Yarra Chardonnay beautifully captures the essence of this cool corner of the Yarra Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced from the southern end of the valley, this vineyard benefits from warm air currents and increased moisture from surrounding forests, resulting in rich, aromatic fruit. The 2021 vintage enjoyed perfect conditions, allowing for a slow, even ripening that produced exceptional fruit. Mac's meticulous winemaking techniques include wild yeast fermentation and maturation in small old oak barrels for 10 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has seductive aromatics of preserved lemon and custard apple, accented by hints of marzipan and crushed herb. The palate opens with a touch of salinity, leading to pithy citrus and fresh green apple skin. The talcy mineral structure provides grip through the mid-palate, finishing pure and focused, as is Mac's style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 Little Yarra Chardonnay is delightful now but promises to evolve beautifully with age. 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And, like Mac Forbes' single-vineyard wines, in particular, it's been built to last.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Philip Rich (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Mac Forbes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41123629367339,"sku":"2021 Mac Forbes Gladysdale Little Yarra Chardonnay","price":79.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2021MacForbesGladysdaleLittleYarraChardonnay.webp?v=1720066895"},{"product_id":"2021-mac-forbes-woori-yallock-ferguson-chardonnay","title":"2021 Mac Forbes Woori Yallock Ferguson Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 Mac Forbes Woori Yallock Ferguson Chardonnay is a standout Yarra Valley Chardonnay from the esteemed Woori Yallock vineyard, which has been under Mac’s careful guidance since 2012.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanted in 1995 and owned by the Ferguson family, this south-facing vineyard benefits from relief from hot northerly winds, producing exceptional fruit every year. The 2021 vintage, with near-perfect conditions, allowed for slow, even ripening. Fermented with wild yeast in small old oak barrels and matured for 11 months, this Chardonnay saw no fining and sterile filtration, preserving its purity and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMac's Woori Yallock Chardonnay is all about elegance and precision. On the nose, expect delicate aromas of peach skin, white florals, and a touch of nougat. The palate is framed by fresh orange rind, pulpy stone fruits, toasted almond, and crushed herbs. It has fine flesh on firm bones, with a bright mid-palate and a touch of white pepper leading to a long, textural finish. 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It's approachable now but will be even better in four to six years, if not longer.\" \u003cbr\u003e- Philip Rich (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Pistacchio halva top note. It’s quite minerally, salty and savoury upfront, the first thing that hits the palate and the first thing you think of. And probably the last too. The fruit is in the background, Nashi pear, grapefruit, crunchy apple, white nectarine, green melon and a hint of papaya. Mouthwatering acidity, speaks elegance, lightness but power and fine talcum texture. Complete wine with balance and great length. 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The result is a Chardonnay that is both rich in aromatics and supple in structure, with the grey-brown clay soils lending depth and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, it’s tightly structured, yet reveals a fullness that sits prominently up front, offering a rich and satisfying experience. With a pithy, long finish, this Chardonnay showcases both depth and restraint, making it a wine that will only improve with time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScoring 94 points from Philip Rich of the Halliday Wine Companion, the Gladysdale Village Chardonnay is perfect for those who appreciate a wine that balances complexity with finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"All Willowlake fruit. A few hours of skin contact before fermentation and maturation in only seasoned barriques. A terrific bouquet with its subtle white pear, gentle citrus, orange pith and hazelnut scents. 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This just needs six to 12 months or so to open up.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Philip Rich (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/Mac_Sub-Region_Map.jpg?v=1724034892\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"Mac Forbes - Mac Forbes - Yarra Valley\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PnoQH5udTg4\" height=\"720\" width=\"1280\" allowfullscreen=\"\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Mac Forbes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41152542343211,"sku":"2023 Mac Forbes Gladysdale Village Chardonnay","price":62.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2023MacForbesGladysdaleVillageChardonnay.webp?v=1724041404"},{"product_id":"2017-gilbert-methode-traditional","title":"2017 Gilbert Methode Traditionelle","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrafted by one of NSW’s brightest stars, Will Gilbert, the 2017 Gilbert Méthode Traditionelle is a sparkling wine that truly stands out. Will is a sixth-generation winemaker, based in Mudgee, and part of a winemaking dynasty that’s been around for over a century. Since taking the reins of the family business, Will has made waves with his meticulous approach and innovative touch. Named the 2021 GT WINE Young Winemaker of the Year, he’s certainly one to watch—and his wines speak volumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis zero-dosage sparkler is a showcase of Will’s precision and creativity. Made from the classic Champagne blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, and Pinot Noir, it’s sourced from high-altitude vineyards in Orange. These vineyards, perched between 880 and 1080 metres, enjoy the perfect mix of cool-climate conditions and abundant sunshine, creating fruit with striking acidity and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winemaking is all about purity and balance. Handpicked grapes are whole-bunch pressed, then undergo primary fermentation and maturation in stainless steel and neutral oak before being aged for 63 months on lees. It's a sparkling wine with a fine mousse, razor-sharp acidity, and flavours of red fruit, crisp apple, and a touch of salinity that leaves you refreshed and reaching for another glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWill’s passion for letting the vineyard speak is clear here—this is sparkling without any added sugar, just natural texture and depth. Whether enjoyed solo or paired with food, this is a wine that shows why Will Gilbert is one of the most exciting talents in Australian winemaking right now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Meyer lemon, pineapple hull and peach fuzz. Hazelnut shell, chamomile and frangipani blooms. Sandy soils, ginger and parsnip root. Elevated acidity with long lines that ebb and flow. 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This is a full-bodied, slurpable Shiraz with loads of charm, perfect for pairing with anything from a rich lamb stew to a night in front of the fire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown for their Grenache prowess, Thistledown has crafted a Shiraz that’s equally enticing: robust, balanced, and great bang for buck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Tart boysenberry, black cherry, wild raspberry, anise, vanilla bean, pepper, roasted coffee, and violet… Mid-weighted with supple texture, composure and quietly compelling flow. Effortless and refined.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Marcus Ellis (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Gee, I like this. It’s stylish and so nicely turned out. Touch and go for 94 points, and the best Cunning Plan to date, I reckon.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Thistledown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41196726911019,"sku":"2023 Thistledown The Cunning Plan Shiraz","price":24.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2023ThistledownTheCunningPlanShiraz.png?v=1749686727"},{"product_id":"nv-house-of-arras-brut-elite-rose","title":"NV House of Arras Brut Elite Rose","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the debut of a new cuvée from Australia’s sparkling leader, House of Arras. Founded by Ed Carr, the visionary winemaker who redefined Australian sparkling wine, Arras has long set the standard for quality and complexity, rivalling the best in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brut Elite Rosé is a multi-vintage blend of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Meunier from Tasmania’s pristine, cool-climate vineyards, showcasing elegant red fruit, wild strawberry, and delicate floral notes. Extended tirage ageing imparts fine mousse and fresh acidity, creating a seamless, refined profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brut Elite Rosé Cuvée 1801 is already award-winning, taking home the Trophy for Best Sparkling Rosé at the 2023 Australian Sparkling Wine Show. House of Arras continues to lead in Australian sparkling under Carr’s expertise, crafting wines that reflect Tasmania’s rich terroir and enduring excellence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The inaugural release of this wine for House of Arras... Super focused and complex with an array of gentle spice and pastry notes coming into play, slowly fading on a long, savoury finish. Excellent poise and tension throughout with minerally drive galore and a captivating 'sucking on a river stone' sapidity and textural ache on the exit. A great first-up release.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Dave Brookes (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Pale salmon-pink with a tinge of purple; the bouquet is beautifully balanced and subtly complex, with dried-herb, dried-mushroom aromas while the palate is superbly full and rich and fluffy-textured, round and yet refined, the finish cleansingly dry and long-lasting. A smashing rosé fizz.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Huon Hooke (The Real Review)\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EHFmeOWCWBQ?si=zm-9o-FtEffbuUqg\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"House of Arras","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41204070055979,"sku":"NV House of Arras Brut Elite Rose","price":55.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/NVHouseofArrasBrutEliteRose.png?v=1730083251"},{"product_id":"2021-crittenden-cri-de-coeur-chardonnay","title":"2021 Crittenden Cri de Coeur Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 Crittenden Cri de Coeur Chardonnay is a standout from the Mornington Peninsula, crafted from the Crittenden family’s sustainably farmed, 42-year-old vineyard. This vintage reflects their decades of experience, balancing tradition and modern technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cool, wet spring and a later harvest set the stage for a lower-yielding season, but the ripening conditions that followed produced fruit of remarkable quality. Wild fermentation, gentle lees stirring, and partial malolactic fermentation have given the wine its layered complexity and refined texture. Expect vibrant stone fruit and citrus notes, a touch of toasty oak, and a fine acid line that ties it all together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElegant and precise, it’s a Chardonnay that’s just as at home with pan-fried snapper as it is being sipped slowly on its own. A small-batch release that captures the very best of the Crittenden family’s craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Yellow peach, lemon oil, and cultured butter meet cracked marble, grated nutmeg, and glace ginger in a harmonious symphony of flavors. For true Chardonnay lovers.\" \u003cbr\u003e- Shanteh Wale (Wine Pilot)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A powerhouse Chardonnay, tight and rich with nougat, nectarine, stone fruits, lemon curd, and a creamy, smoky finish. Makes you take notice.\" \u003cbr\u003e- Campbell Mattinson (The Wine Front)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A full spread of stone fruit, lemon, mandarin, ginger fluff cake, and clotted cream with finely integrated oak and a Formula 1 finish.\" \u003cbr\u003e- Jane Faulkner (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Struck match, grilled nuts, grapefruit pith, and white flowers with a pithy citrus core, nougat, and just-ripe peach. Fine, focused, and layered.\" \u003cbr\u003e- Aaron Brasher (The Real Review)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Crittenden Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41226479992875,"sku":"2021 Crittenden Cri de Coeur Chardonnay","price":80.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2021CrittendenCrideCoeurChardonnay.webp?v=1733883400"},{"product_id":"2022-yeringberg-shiraz","title":"2022 Yeringberg Shiraz","description":"\u003cp\u003eShiraz at Yeringberg has always followed its own path. While the Yarra Valley has long been home to elegant expressions of the variety, Sandra de Pury has shaped this wine into something uniquely Yeringberg—perfumed, finely structured, and effortlessly poised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 Shiraz comes from three different clones (PT23, 1654, and a ‘100-year-old’ selection), each contributing layers of complexity. Low yields in this vintage meant intensely flavoured fruit, hand-picked and fermented with 15 days on skins. While Viognier often makes a cameo in this wine, 2022 saw a small addition of frozen Marsanne skins instead, lifting the aromatics and enhancing texture. Maturation took place over 20 months in French oak (30% new), giving the wine just enough polish without losing its natural vibrancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere’s an ease to how this wine moves—blueberry and dark cherry meet violet, white pepper, and a touch of Moroccan spice. The palate is supple yet structured, with a savoury, almost ferrous quality adding depth beneath the plush fruit. It’s fresh, bright, and unmistakably Yeringberg, with fine, powdery tannins and a finish that lingers just long enough to leave you wanting another sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSandra’s touch is all over this wine. It’s a Shiraz that doesn’t try to be something it’s not—just quiet confidence, elegance, and the kind of detail that rewards patience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A medium crimson purple. A gentle wine in '22, you'll find aromas of red and blue fruits together with loads of white pepper, spice, and fresh flowers. There's a little meatiness too, which follows onto the medium-bodied, elegant yet persistent palate. A touch closed at present; this will open up and become more perfumed and silkier over the next three to five years and beyond.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Philip Rich (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uyj6gt6yiGo?si=67801tQ132lYAbV3\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yeringberg","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41316901683243,"sku":"2022 Yeringberg Shiraz","price":105.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2022YeringbergShiraz.png?v=1738813037"},{"product_id":"2023-vino-volta-love-sick-puppy-dolcetto","title":"2023 Vino Volta Love Sick Puppy Dolcetto","description":"\u003cp\u003eVino Volta’s Love Sick Puppy is a fun, juicy take on Dolcetto from WA’s Geographe region. Made for easy drinking, it’s fresh, vibrant, and perfect with a light chill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinemakers Garth Cliff and Kristen McGann let the fruit shine here - naturally fermented with some whole bunches for extra lift, then aged in old, large-format oak to keep things bright and expressive. It’s all about pure, lively flavour with just enough structure to keep things interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re after a red that’s light, fresh, and totally unfussy, this one’s a great pick. Pop it in the fridge for a bit, pour a glass, and enjoy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A bounty of red plum and blackberry open the floodgates of juicy fruit, with licorice, sliced fennel, and blueberry conserve, cola, and graphite completing the banquet with uttermost expression. The tannins are Nebbiolo-like—fine and dispersed yet taut with magnetic pull. This is so delicious; it is a shoo-in for maximum enjoyment table-side. Dolcetto to get excited about.\" \u003cbr\u003e- Katrina Butler (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Vino Volta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41334969401387,"sku":"2023 Vino Volta Love Sick Puppy Dolcetto","price":32.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2022VinoVoltaLoveSickPuppyDolcetto_73aa711b-ff4c-41c8-ae2e-a01576a5beeb.webp?v=1739944093"},{"product_id":"2023-brash-higgins-r-sm-riesling-semillon","title":"2023 Brash Higgins R\/SM Riesling Semillon","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrash Higgins’ R\/SM is an ode to McLaren Vale’s coastal whites, blending Riesling (70%) and Semillon (30%) in a dry-grown, single-vineyard field blend from a tiny half-acre block in Blewitt Springs. Planted in 1975 by a German farmer, these two varieties ripen side by side, are picked together, spend a couple of days on skins, and co-ferment wild in old French barriques - resulting in a wine of true place and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 vintage shows all the crystalline citrus energy of Riesling, cut through with the lemony flesh and savoury depth of Semillon. There’s an almost saline, margarita-like freshness, making it a natural fit for seafood - oysters, salt and pepper squid, King George whiting. The texture, shaped by 12 months in seasoned oak and a single steel barrel, adds depth and complexity without weighing it down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright, zippy, and packed with coastal charm, this is effortless summer drinking with serious pedigree. Only 70 dozen made - don’t miss it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Intensely savoury, full of flavour and textural plump, trimmed in with a feathery phenolic grip and fine line of acidity. Candied lime pith, green apple tarte Tatin, stone fruit kernel, fennel frond, pine needle, fresh mint and an iodine-tinged oyster-like ferrous-ity. It’s a tussle – energetic, viscous and flavourful – all tumbling out in an oceanic dump of salinity with a positive citrus-pith bitterness. Needs a little time, but it’s compelling stuff.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Marcus Ellis (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Brash Higgins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41344914784299,"sku":"2023 Brash Higgins R\/SM Riesling Semillon","price":38.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2022BrashHigginsR_SMRieslingSemillon_9f15ae8c-5e1c-4368-8577-753278824d74.png?v=1741920472"},{"product_id":"2024-yangarra-circle-grenache","title":"2024 Yangarra Circle Grenache","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Circle Grenache is the newest addition to Peter Fraser’s ever-impressive Yangarra portfolio, and what a way to kick off this fresh-faced expression of McLaren Vale Grenache. Made in a bright, juicy, Nouveau-inspired style, this is a more playful, immediate take on the variety, yet still rooted in the same deep care and precision that defines Yangarra’s top-tier reds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced from bush vines planted in 2008 in the elevated, sandy ironstone soils of Blewitt Springs, this is estate-grown Grenache with serious pedigree. Fraser and his team handled it delicately - hand-picked, 50% whole berries, wild fermentation and a brief, gentle maceration before heading to a mix of stainless steel and old oak for a short five-month élevage. Certified organic and biodynamic, it’s farmed and made with a quality-first ethos that shines through in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 vintage brought some curveballs - summer rains followed by heat and a compressed harvest - but the end result in this wine is all energy and charm. Expect an aromatic riot of wild strawberries, cherry blossom and subtle spice, wrapped up in a silky, medium-bodied frame. It’s got enough structure to keep things interesting, but the core here is fruit, freshness and downright smashability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is exactly the kind of wine modern Grenache drinkers are clamouring for: bright, expressive, made with intent but unpretentious to its core. A brilliant introduction to Yangarra’s signature variety - and at this price, an absolute steal. Chill it down slightly and pour it generously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is a nice foil to the Old Vine bottling, showing what relatively youthful vines can do on this great site. There’s an open red-berried and cherry fruitfulness, with red florals supported by savoury spice and a foundation of purposeful natural tannin. This doesn’t have the mineral depth of the Old Vine, but the fruit vibrancy and exuberance yield their own rewards.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Marcus Ellis (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GMkwBvMIplE?si=s9IsX9msb4PhZfS8\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yangarra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41366706978859,"sku":"2024 Yangarra Circle Grenache","price":24.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2024YangarraCircleGrenache.webp?v=1742786875"},{"product_id":"2022-spinifex-indigene","title":"2022 Spinifex Indigene","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpinifex has helped redefine the modern Barossa Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinemaker Peter Schell is a master blender, constantly searching for balance and a more refined vision of the Barossa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Indigene is a classic Rhone Valley blend of Shiraz \u0026amp; Mataro , sourced from their oldest dry grown vineyards in the Ebenezer, Moppa and Eastern foothills regions of the Barossa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a powerful yet elegant beast, showing all the intensity and gravitas of an old-vine Barossa red but with the Spinifex finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's wines like this that have built Peter Schell's reputation as one of the finest winemakers in the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A blend of 90\/10% mataro\/shiraz from the Vinehaven and Rocky Valley vineyards. This smells glorious. Uber-pure satsuma plum, blueberry and black cherry fruits cut with hints of exotic spice, créme de cassis, tobacco, purple floral tones, bay leaf, olive tapenade, graphite and earth. The fruit is the star here; perfectly poised and harmonious, it melds with silty-fine tannins, with a red apple skin acidity on the fade out. Superb.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Dave Brookes (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Spinifex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41381447696427,"sku":"2022 Spinifex Indigene","price":70.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/SpinifexIndigene2021_2733f0e8-5d8b-43bb-a5d1-8d2e648545b4.png?v=1742172387"},{"product_id":"2022-spinifex-moppa-shiraz","title":"2022 Spinifex Moppa Shiraz","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a deviation from the usual company line from Peter Schell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSchell made his name as a trailblazer for the 'New Barossa' style, a more 'European' slant on the traditional Barossa powerhouse. But a good winemaker is guided by the fruit, and this particular batch of fruit from an old Moppa vineyard was set decidedly to a more 'classic' Barossa tempo. 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North-western Barossa sense of compression at its finest.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Dave Brookes (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Spinifex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41381453529131,"sku":"2022 Spinifex Moppa Shiraz","price":60.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/SpinifexMoppaShiraz2021_b2ebf138-732e-4af3-9c8c-6dfcb951a439.png?v=1742171981"},{"product_id":"2023-murdoch-hill-tilbury-chardonnay","title":"2023 Murdoch Hill Tilbury Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003eMichael Downer’s Tilbury Chardonnay is a great example of what makes the Adelaide Hills such an exciting spot for modern Australian Chardonnay. Most of the fruit comes from Lenswood, with a smaller slice from Piccadilly - two cooler pockets of the Hills that bring brightness and crunch, but also a bit of weight and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of Murdoch Hill’s Artisan range, Tilbury is where Downer plays around a little more - wild ferments, whole berries, a fair bit of lees contact, and a mix of French and Austrian oak (about 40% new). It’s not flashy, just quietly detailed and really well judged. You get the purity of the fruit, but there’s also a chalky edge, a bit of grip, and just enough texture to keep it interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 vintage was cool and wet, but you wouldn’t know it from this. The wine feels composed, layered, and built to age, even though it’s already drinking well now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Crushed rock flintiness and oyster shell brine meet citrus and herbs. Tightly coiled and youthful, with juicy acidity and a compelling finish.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Ned Goodwin MW (Decanter)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Electric and tightly wound with lemon, lime, grapefruit pith, white stone fruit and crushed rock. Saline, coiled and built for the long haul.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Katrina Butler (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Grapefruit rind, lime zest and nectarines over vivid acidity and oyster-shell salinity. Tight now but promises softness and generosity with age.\"\u003cbr\u003e- jamessuckling.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Flinty and firm with pumice, green apple, lime and bitter grapefruit. Chalky, grippy texture with struck match complexity. Take your time.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Mike Bennie (The Wine Front)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n","brand":"Murdoch Hill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41383362658347,"sku":"2023 Murdoch Hill Tilbury Chardonnay","price":49.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/MurdochHillTilbury.png?v=1743380363"},{"product_id":"2021-denton-nebbiolo","title":"2021 Denton Nebbiolo","description":"\u003cp\u003eNebbiolo has long been a quiet strength at Denton, and the 2021 release is a standout - both for the season and for the winemaker behind it. This was Luke Lambert’s final Nebbiolo under the Denton label, and it shows the sort of calm confidence that comes from deep familiarity with a site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit was sourced from Block 2A, midway up the northwest-facing slope, where it gets plenty of sun and the long, steady ripening the variety demands. It was wild fermented with no temperature control, spending 12 days on skins with daily plunging and foot stomping, then pressed to large-format French oak (20% new). The wine was left unsulphured in barrel for 18 months before bottling - unfined, unfiltered, and unforced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDenton’s granitic soils and Luke’s hands-off approach make a perfect match here. This is pure, structured, detail-driven Nebbiolo that speaks clearly of place, made by someone who truly understood it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A bright, medium garnet. Perfumed and poised on the nose with its bouquet of morello cherries, red plums, dried flowers, tobacco and orange zest. Even better on the medium-bodied and very persistent palate. Textured and long-finishing with very fine, polished tannins. Bravissimo!\"\u003cbr\u003e- Philip Rich (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n","brand":"Denton View Hill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41409845100587,"sku":"2021 Denton Nebbiolo","price":49.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2021DentonNebbiolo.webp?v=1744093924"},{"product_id":"2023-koerner-the-clare","title":"2023 Koerner The Clare","description":"\u003cp\u003e'The Clare' is a wine designed to showcase both the history and the future of this great region, through the eyes of one of Australia's brightest young producers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base of this wine is a classic Clare Valley varietal marriage of Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Cabernet Franc, with a splash of Grenache, Carignan and Sciacarello adding plenty of spice, nuance and pizzaz!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContrary to the classic Clare Cabernet blend, this is a lively, juicy red wine ready to be tucked into immediately. \"Bordeaux varieties made in a Loire style\", as Damon Koerner puts it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuper wine!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"I swilled this and thought, gee, Damon Koerner must really like cabernet. He must, as the wine is so good... A portrait of Australia, its landscape, the dried bush elements, the neighbours coming over – it speaks of these things very well.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Katrina Butler (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/v8LsqxzUEdw?si=bYVTpbuc-aWYQ2Vg\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" data-dashlane-frameid=\"88286\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Koerner","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41413928419371,"sku":"2023 Koerner The Clare","price":38.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2020KoernerTheClareRedWine_1_85df7729-6b6c-48a7-9939-4fc4d6541bf4.png?v=1743987683"},{"product_id":"2023-nick-spencer-wines-medium-dry-red-blend","title":"2023 Nick Spencer Wines Medium Dry Red Blend","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Nick Spencer is one of the better winemakers in this country.”\u003cbr\u003e- Gary Walsh\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e \n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Australian wine can be a brash place, but it still manages to provide harbour to some considered, thoughtful souls, of which Nick Spencer is one. He is the real deal, in short. His wines are more than wines. They are their grapes laid bare\u003cbr\u003e- Campbell Mattinson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e \n\u003cp\u003eNick Spencer’s Medium Dry Red Blend is a nod to a golden era of Australian wine – the classic ‘Aussie clarets’ of the 50s, 60s and 70s. Back then, the focus was on crafting beautiful, balanced wines from multiple varieties rather than spotlighting single regions or grapes. Nick’s 2023 version captures that spirit in a modern, polished way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt on a Cabernet Sauvignon base, with Shiraz and a splash of Malbec, it’s vivid and immediately engaging. Expect a lifted, floral nose with notes of blue and black fruits, ironstone, aniseed, and a hint of dark chocolate. The palate is juicy and medium-bodied, with a crunchy cranberry-like acidity and silky tannins that promise a good few years of evolution if you have the patience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs always with Nick’s wines, it’s an exercise in balance, charm, and drinkability. A roast lamb or a hearty tray of roast veggies would do it justice. This is a true-blue, proper Australian red, thoughtfully done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"MDR is a medium-dry red; a pitch-perfect blend of cabernet sauvignon, malbec and shiraz... Impressive.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Jane Faulkner (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is such a pure expression of cabernet... Drinking this is like watching steam rise from a cool dark pond; here though the steam is scent. It just keeps on rising as if it can barely stop itself. It’s a beautiful drink and a charming experience.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Campbell Mattinson (The Wine Front)\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A cacophony: Earth and pencil graphite, crushed kitchen herbs, cardamon pod, bay leaf, cigar butt, asphalt, cassis, bramble, boysenberry and nuances of vanilla bean paste... The balance and depth are exemplary. 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It's a devastatingly smooth and seductive wine with perfectly ripe blackcurrant, boysenberry, violet and green leaf characters in spades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere so many modern Australian Cabernet Franc are built in the more youthful, energetic style reminiscent of the Loire Valley, this is a dead-serious cellaring option and arguably one of the most impressive examples of the variety ever produced in this country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuy it. Drink it. Savour it. Watch it unfurl over the coming decades. This is as good as Cabernet Franc gets in this country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Expressive take on cabernet franc... elegance and varietal clarity... refined structural drive.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Marcus Ellis (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Impossible to put down... bramble, cassis, salted licorice, star anise... seductive and supple.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Shanteh Wale (Wine Pilot)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TvMGCk2c3R4?si=TPzr8I-wxvhsmkYL\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hickinbotham","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41463382900779,"sku":"2022 Hickinbotham The Nest Cabernet Franc","price":80.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2021HickinbothamTheNestCabernetFranc_100c4707-bb47-41ff-b2b8-bc7604c0c31b.webp?v=1747029977"},{"product_id":"2022-hickinbotham-the-revivalist-merlot","title":"2022 Hickinbotham The Revivalist Merlot","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Revivalist is an elegant, expressive take on the variety, grown on the elevated slopes of Clarendon and farmed organically since 2019.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 vintage delivers a wine that feels plush but never heavy, with dark plum and mulberry at the core, lifted by notes of toasted hazelnut, fresh tobacco and subtle spice from seasoned French oak. A cool, slow ripening season helped retain freshness and energy, while 50% new oak and a stint in foudre bring polish and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, the wine is seamless and composed - silky tannins, ripe but savoury fruit, and a bright acid line give shape to a long, composed finish. It’s a Merlot with structure and class, far removed from the soft and soupy styles of old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA quietly confident red that will reward both near-term drinking and mid-term cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This harnesses a more rounded fruit profile, but also with proper linear tannins and drive. It’s a relatively elegant expression, though with a depth of plum and mulberry, subtle florals, graphite, roasted hazelnut and a balanced gloss of classy oak.”\u003cbr\u003e- Marcus Ellis (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Acidity walks an ascending line without artifact and the wine manages that leisurely form that only merlot can provide. Satisfying, flavour and harmonious. Some powdery tannins mean this will age another 4-5 years gracefully. Beef and black bean stir fry would set this off nicely.”\u003cbr\u003e- Shanteh Wale (Wine Pilot)\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TvMGCk2c3R4?si=TPzr8I-wxvhsmkYL\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hickinbotham","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41463383162923,"sku":"2022 Hickinbotham The Revivalist Merlot","price":84.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2022HickinbothamTheRevivalistMerlot.png?v=1747031293"},{"product_id":"2022-hickinbotham-mr-grant-malbec","title":"2022 Hickinbotham Mr. Grant Malbec","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe second release of Malbec from Hickinbotham is a serious statement of intent - powerful, plush and characterful, with all the hallmarks of a classic Clarendon red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNamed after Clarendon’s first settler, Mr. Grant is drawn from a high-elevation, east-facing block planted in 2013. In 2022, the fruit came in pitch perfect, delivering a wine that’s deep in colour and layered in flavour. You’ll find raspberry compote, fresh herbs and rose petals on the nose, then a dark, supple palate dusted with cocoa, graphite and cracked pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s not just showy fruit either - there’s real structure underneath. Malbec’s firm, round tannins lend shape, and a touch of Cabernet adds extra drive. It’s a wine that brings together plushness and polish with a savoury backbone, handled with care in the winery and aged in a mix of new and seasoned French oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother compelling addition to the Hickinbotham range, and a must-try for fans of the variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Glass-staining purple... full-bodied and dense... loaded with mouth-coating tannins... hugely impressive malbec.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Huon Hooke (The Real Review)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Glossy ruby... lavender, lilacs, boysenberries... classy oak and impressionable immediacy of the fruit.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Ned Goodwin (jamessuckling.com)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Deeply coloured and flavoured... dark berries, mulberry, floral hints... silky, mildly plush fruits.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Marcus Ellis (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Red berries, toffee apple, potpourri, sandalwood... floral lift... a thrill ride of bright acidity and texture.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Shanteh Wale (Wine Pilot)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TvMGCk2c3R4?si=TPzr8I-wxvhsmkYL\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hickinbotham","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41463383195691,"sku":"2022 Hickinbotham Mr. Grant Malbec","price":80.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2022HickinbothamMr.GrantMalbec.png?v=1747030741"},{"product_id":"2022-hickinbotham-the-peake-cabernet-shiraz","title":"2022 Hickinbotham The Peake Cabernet Shiraz","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Peake is Hickinbotham’s crown jewel - an elite blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz that showcases the full power and pedigree of this remarkable Clarendon site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted by winemakers Chris Carpenter (of Napa Cabernet fame) and Peter Fraser (of Yangarra and Shiraz renown), this is a flagship red that honours the legacy of great Australian Cab\/Shiraz blends, while adding a distinctly modern polish. The fruit is hand-picked and handled separately, matured in a thoughtful mix of Bordeaux barriques, French puncheons and large format foudre before being blended for harmony and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 vintage brings brooding dark fruit, cassis, black cherry and plum, layered with graphite, dried herbs, cocoa and spice. The palate is powerful yet supple—silken tannins, flowing structure, and a fresh acid line keep things poised and long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s an immaculately balanced, age-worthy wine that stands confidently among Australia’s great red blends. Drink now with a good decant, or cellar for the long haul. This one’s built to impress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Superb melding of shiraz and cabernet... seamless intertwining... seasoned with ground coffee, clove, allspice... builds impressively with air.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Marcus Ellis (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Rhubarb, mulberry, red figs... blackberries, thyme, coffee spice... beautifully poised and nostalgic claret style.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Shanteh Wale (Wine Pilot)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TvMGCk2c3R4?si=TPzr8I-wxvhsmkYL\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Hickinbotham","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41463403511851,"sku":"2022 Hickinbotham The Peake Cabernet Shiraz","price":125.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2021HickinbothamThePeakeCabernetShiraz_a881397b-8dc0-414a-a269-378bbd5a5af1.webp?v=1747031676"},{"product_id":"2023-mmad-grenache","title":"2023 MMAD Grenache","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the third release from the MMAD crew - Martin Shaw, Michael Hill Smith MW, Adam Wadewitz and David LeMire MW - and it’s clear they’re now properly dialled in. The vineyard, planted in 1939, is the kind of site winemakers dream about: old vines on sandy soils with a layer of ironstone underneath, giving the wine both aromatic lift and a subtle grip through the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 vintage was cool and late, which plays into the hands of Grenache here. What you get is something with freshness, spice and plenty of detail, rather than overt power. It’s mostly destemmed and fermented in a mix of concrete and large-format oak, which keeps things bright and textured rather than heavy or oaky. There's a little extra chew in the tannins this year, which adds some shape without getting in the way of all that red fruit and gentle earthiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStill young, but already full of charm. If you’re into modern McLaren Vale Grenache, this one should be on your radar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Floral and sultry with dark raspberry, macerated strawberry, pomegranate, cracked spices and coal dust… Silky and vivid, with resolved tannins and a long finish. A distinctive expression of old-vine Maslin sand Grenache.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Marcus Ellis (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Super bright aromas of black pepper, florals, plum, cherry, maraschino and musk… Lively acidity, fine tannins, and developing complexity—immediately engaging and compelling.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Jeni Port (Wine Pilot)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n","brand":"MMAD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41474606399531,"sku":"2023 MMAD Grenache","price":70.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2023MMADGrenache.png?v=1747181561"},{"product_id":"2023-mmad-shiraz","title":"2023 MMAD Shiraz","description":"\u003cp\u003eOld vines, cool year, serious talent behind the wheel - this is McLaren Vale Shiraz reimagined with a lighter, more detailed touch. From a vintage that was both late and cool, the 2023 MMAD Shiraz offers up remarkable intensity without ever feeling heavy. Picked over an extended window from vines planted in 1941, the fruit was handled gently - some whole bunch, a mix of concrete and large-format oak - to draw out perfume and shape rather than sheer power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd it shows. There’s spice here, but not in a showy way - more like a quiet thread of anise, pepper, and earth stitched through a core of dark cherry, cassis and rose. You get lift, structure and a mineral pulse thanks to the sandy, ironstone-rich soils of Blewitt Springs. Tannins are firm but fine, with graphite grip that gives the wine its frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a wine that’s not looking to be loud. It’s tightly coiled now, but clearly built to age - bright, sinewy and quietly complex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Saline with blackberry pastille, olive, cacao nibs, violet, black cherry, star anise, clove and mace… Complex, medium-bodied with Rhône echoes—think Saint-Joseph—but entirely site-driven. Detailed and deeply expressive.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Marcus Ellis (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Black cherry, plum, cassis with lifted aromatics of rose, pressed flowers, dusty cacao and spice… An intense youngster that will age a beaut—seamless, engaging, and of the highest quality.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Jeni Port (Wine Pilot)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Deep, dense red-purple… Mixed spices, dried herbs, violets and blueberry… Elegant with fine, powdery tannins and hints of graphite and ironstone. A splendid shiraz for the cellar.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Huon Hooke (The Real Review)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"MMAD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41474607185963,"sku":"2023 MMAD Shiraz","price":70.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2023MMADShiraz.png?v=1747181571"},{"product_id":"2022-swinging-bridge-hill-park-pinot-noir","title":"2022 Swinging Bridge Hill Park Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you want to understand just how far Orange has come as a Pinot region, pour a glass of this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHill Park is the home block for Tom Ward and the team at Swinging Bridge, planted over 20 years ago, and now delivering some of the best fruit in the district. This wine is a selection of the best barrels from the best clones in the vineyard, grown high on the slopes of Mt Canobolas at 900m elevation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 vintage was a tricky one, cool and wet right through, but the vineyard work here is on another level. It's gifted Tom a Pinot that’s all bright red fruit and spice, with that lovely lift and energy you only get from properly cool sites. There’s elegance, freshness, a little flint and spice from the oak, and that classic Aussie bushland edge - think raspberry leaf, strawberry gum, and just a hint of eucalyptus. It’s not trying to be Burgundy, it’s just a beautiful expression of high-altitude, NSW Pinot made with ambition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwinging Bridge has become a benchmark in the region for Pinot Noir, and this release shows exactly why. A serious wine here with a real regional identity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A parade on the senses, the 2022 flagship pinot noir shows up with pomegranate, hibiscus and red raspberry, leading into a charcuterie board of sliced meats. Pink peppercorn-crusted pastrami, wild baby tomatoes and baked clay. The palate weight is sturdy but ethereal with a sour cherry note to the fruit spectrum followed by a density of flavour that continues long after the glass has settled on the table. An interplay between succulent acidity, fine tannins and exquisite cool climate fruit. Marvelous.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Shanteh Wale (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Swinging Bridge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41474615443499,"sku":"2022 Swinging Bridge Hill Park Pinot Noir","price":74.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2022SwingingBridgeHillParkPinotNoir.webp?v=1747185816"},{"product_id":"2019-yabby-lake-single-vineyard-cuvee-nina","title":"2019 Yabby Lake Single Vineyard Cuvee Nina","description":"\u003cp\u003eA sparkling wine with genuine pedigree, Cuvée Nina is Yabby Lake’s tribute to precision, poise and place. Named after Nina Kirby, daughter of founders Robert and Mem, it’s a labour of love made in tiny quantities from the estate’s best fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2019 is a refined blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, hand-picked from Block 4 and whole-bunch pressed with only the pristine cuvée juice used. After primary ferment, it was tiraged and matured on lees for four years, with a touch of reserve wine (from the 2018 vintage) bringing extra depth and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a sparkling wine that’s all about restraint and elegance. Expect a dry, mineral-driven palate with fine beading, citrus blossom and almond pastry aromas, and a whisper of red fruit from the Pinot. The dosage sits at just 4g\/L, letting the vineyard’s cool-climate tension shine through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s beautifully made, undeniably sophisticated, and a serious player in the growing league of top-tier Australian méthode traditionnelle wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A blend of pinot noir 45%, chardonnay 40%, with 15% reserve wine off the ’18 vintage, and, all up, four years on lees. A pale-gold hue; lemon blossom and nougat, super zesty with mandarin and limes, and while the palate is tight-laced with racy acidity, there’s complexity too, with autolytic flavours and a hint of aldehydes.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Jane Faulkner (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Yabby Lake","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41474633105451,"sku":"2019 Yabby Lake Single Vineyard Cuvee Nina","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/YabbyLakeSingleVineyardCuveeNina.webp?v=1747185484"},{"product_id":"2022-yangarra-ironheart-shiraz","title":"2022 Yangarra Ironheart Shiraz","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Ironheart Shiraz is a blend of the best barrels from the most profound block of Shiraz on the biodynamically farmed Yangarra Estate in McLaren Vale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlock 15, the most distinctive of the twelve blocks of Shiraz on the Yangarra vineyard, yields Shiraz fruit of immense concentration and complexity. The wine has an easy power and authority, a commanding presence and a wine built for great things in coming decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit is rich yet balanced, the viticultural team at Yangarra mustering the regional concentration and stature of their hero variety whilst maintaining freshness and purity at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBig but beautiful is the message. A benchmark example of Shiraz from this region and now one of the most collectable in all of South Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A ready appeal not always seen at this stage… needs a little time to be its best, but it’s a superb release.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Marcus Ellis (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Powerfully expressive core… significant underlying tension as it tightens up on the long, enthralling close.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Angus Hughson (Vinous)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Builds and builds to a crescendo… prodigious length, harmony long and lingering with a drying flourish.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Stuart Knox (The Real Review)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Well balanced and structured… very serious.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Ryan Montgomery (JamesSuckling.com)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GMkwBvMIplE?si=YqCB304GGMrpJTou\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yangarra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41521271144491,"sku":"2022 Yangarra Ironheart Shiraz","price":120.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2022YangarraIronheartShiraz.png?v=1747884869"},{"product_id":"2022-la-linea-mencia","title":"2022 La Linea Mencia","description":"\u003cp\u003ePeter Leske’s Mencia project began as a bit of a punt - planting a Spanish variety in the cool soils of the Adelaide Hills back when barely anyone had heard of it. Turns out, it was a smart move. This was the first Mencia planted in the region, and it’s since become a bit of a benchmark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMencia’s natural home is Galicia, where it tends to walk the line between Pinot-like delicacy and something a little more rustic and structured. That same tension is at play here: bright, lifted red fruit and plenty of energy, with just enough tannin to give it shape and bite. Fermented wild, aged in old oak, and bottled without fuss, it’s an honest, expressive wine that wears its cool-climate origins well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s a style that feels deliberately unfussy - joyful, even - but with real interest and depth. Perfect for anyone looking to step outside the usual Aussie red template without going too far off-piste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Pinot-like sleekness and svelteness with blood orange acidity, Italianate herb-laced tannins and a spice-mix finish… Lively, textural, and a super drink.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Mike Bennie (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n","brand":"La Linea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41522086936619,"sku":"2022 La Linea Mencia","price":32.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/LaLineaMencia.webp?v=1747893493"},{"product_id":"2023-bondar-hope-springs-eternal-shiraz","title":"2023 Bondar Hope Springs Eternal Shiraz","description":"\u003cp\u003eAndre \u0026amp; Selina have had a great relationship with the team at Yangarra since Selina worked there in the time before their own label came to life. 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Fragrant and lifted aromas of spice, bramble, earth, charcuterie, sarsaparilla, blueberry, forest floor and an earthy woodsiness. Full-bodied, punchy and crunchy on the palate. Blue and dark fruits, snappy acidity, granular, grippy tannins and sappy spice are all at play. Long, textured, layered and complex.\" \u003cbr\u003e- Aaron Brasher (The Real Review)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The carefully crafted tannic matrix is a standout. This is stunning now, but it feels like a sleeper, with the score likely inadequate.\" \u003cbr\u003e- Marcus Ellis (Halliday Wine Companion)\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vpz7ctIPR_c?si=40WhU4wz2ueGfKa-\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bondar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41719292428331,"sku":"2023 Bondar Hope Springs Eternal Shiraz","price":73.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2023BondarHopeSpringsEternalShiraz.webp?v=1749090483"},{"product_id":"2023-bobar-chardonnay","title":"2023 Bobar Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is Chardonnay pared back to its bare bones - and all the better for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a high, east-facing slope in Yarra Glen’s Nenagh Park vineyard, the fruit for this wine comes off lean, gravelly soils that lend it a cool, coiled energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTom and Sally Belford have been making wines like this for over a decade now, and every year they seem to get a little more dialled in. The 2023 Chardonnay is as restrained and tightly wound as any they’ve made. Direct-pressed and wild-fermented in seasoned hogsheads, it spent nine months on lees in barrel, then a further seven in stainless steel. There’s no new oak, no fining, no filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a finely etched white, all citrus pith, wet stone and subtle almond meal. There’s texture and depth, but it’s carried with grace rather than weight. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you like your Chardonnay clean-lined and tightly-wound, this is a pristine example from two very lovely humans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is bell ring clear. It’s kind of gentle but vividly fresh. Green apple crunch, tart lime juice zestiness, an undertow of almond and hazelnut but gently there with cooling, briny minerality on show. It does savouriness well, it does refreshment well. It has this distinct sense of complexity and detail in the fruit profile, light seasoning of spice, that mineral vein that lands at the lip-smacking end of the spectrum. It’s a ripper.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Mike Bennie (The Wine Front)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Bobar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41778161287211,"sku":"2023 Bobar Chardonnay","price":36.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2023BobarChardonnay.webp?v=1750028984"},{"product_id":"2025-rieslingfreak-no-2-polish-hill-river-riesling","title":"2025 Rieslingfreak No. 2 Polish Hill River Riesling","description":"\u003cp\u003eSourced from a single block in the celebrated Polish Hill River subregion, this is elite Australian Riesling at its most precise and pure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 No. 2 comes from the Jaeschke family vineyard, planted on grey-brown loam over sandy limestone and shale - a site John and Belinda Hughes consider among their very best. The 2025 vintage, despite a frost that slashed yields by over 70%, has delivered fruit of remarkable intensity and expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a nose alive with fresh green apple, jasmine, pomelo, and hints of passionflower and lime. The palate is crisp and silky, with a talc-like minerality lending a slippery texture beneath Granny Smith apple and yuzu flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat classic iron bar of acidity provides a spine of electric length, finishing clean and pure. A benchmark Riesling from this renowned subregion and sadly in very limited supply this year so don't hesitate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A shimmery, lightweight and ultra-pure riesling of high perfume, substantial minerality and wonderful delicacy... Don't expect power, but relax into the strikingly mouth-watering and refreshing nature of this light, fine-boned wine. Drink in its vigorous youth.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Mike Bennie (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TTkbtnXMNqg?si=rmV67VU7H7M33GDU\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rieslingfreak","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41843312328747,"sku":"2025 Rieslingfreak No. 2 Polish Hill River Riesling","price":33.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2025RieslingfreakNo.2PolishHillRiverRiesling.webp?v=1750907662"},{"product_id":"2025-rieslingfreak-no-12-flaxman-valley-riesling","title":"2025 Rieslingfreak No.12 Flaxman Valley Riesling","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginally created to mark John Hughes being named Barossa’s Winemaker of the Year, the No. 12 has quickly become one of the standouts in the Rieslingfreak line-up - a beautiful expression of High Eden Riesling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced from three small family vineyards in Flaxman Valley, this is everything you want in a crisp, dry white: delicate, racy, and seriously moreish. The 2025 vintage threw everything at the vine, including heat, drought and frost - but what’s ended up in the bottle is pure class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere’s a gorgeous perfume of kaffir lime, rosewater, and that earthy, slatey thing you get when rain hits hot stone. The palate is super fine and satiny, with bright flavours of gooseberry, yuzu, finger lime and quince, all wrapped around a crackling line of acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh, focused and outrageously good value - this should be at the top of your list if you’re into crisp, dry whites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\" Long and focused, with persistence and purity. 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It’s rich and concentrated, sure, but with the structure and detail to match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit’s hand-picked and handled with care - open ferments, basket pressing, and ageing in quality French oak. Every part of the process is geared towards letting those old vines do their thing. And they do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, it’s full throttle - black fruit, spice, chocolate, a bit of liquorice, all rolled up in fine-grained tannin and serious length. It’s not subtle, but it’s not messy either. Just powerful, age-worthy Shiraz from one of the Barossa’s most iconic sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrink it now if you want to see it flex, or cellar it for a decade-plus if you’ve got the patience. 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It’s his 20th vintage working this site, and the experience shows in every finely tuned detail - this is pure Mornington Peninsula Pinot with muscle, poise and confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawn from 28-year-old vines grown on the famous Mornington red dirt, this is the most structured and powerful Pinot in the Garagiste range. The 2024 vintage brought slightly higher yields than 2023, but the fruit came in balanced and pristine. Barney stuck to his trademark style: 33% whole bunches, wild ferment, gentle extraction, and 10 months in French oak (just 20% new). Very classic winemaking from Barney - if it ain't broke, don't mess with it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine has incredible depth - dark cherry, raspberry, and blood plum lead into layers of spice, fresh herbs, and a subtle mineral line. The tannins are finely woven and gently assertive, giving the wine structure without heaviness. There’s lift, length and that signature savoury edge Barney handles so well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s a wine that manages to be both generous and grounded. One of the Peninsula’s great Pinot makers in full stride - this is as good as Merricks gets. Drink now with air or tuck it away for a few years if you’ve got the patience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"A distinctive trait of the Garagiste pinots, they are savoury. Sure there’s a core of good fruit, but the cherry accent is merely one component; there’s the spice, the woodsy, cedary oak, all integrated, the ferrous character, almost stony, the pleasantly drying tannins and flourish of fine acidity to close. It’s complete. 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Very good Pinot here.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4XfeO6n1k1A?si=vGj8XPWwnwcvOn17\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Garagiste","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41852341682219,"sku":"2024 Garagiste Merricks Pinot Noir","price":49.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2023GaragisteMerricksPinotNoir_161e57fc-f4f6-490f-ad57-59f8fc91bcf9.webp?v=1750730669"},{"product_id":"2023-tyrrells-vat-8-shiraz-cabernet","title":"2023 Tyrrell's Vat 8 Shiraz Cabernet","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"321\" class=\"\"\u003eVat 8 has long been one of the Hunter’s go-to reds for the cellar - a regional classic that brings Shiraz and Cabernet together in a way that feels distinctly Australian. The 2023 continues that line, with fruit drawn from some of Tyrrell’s best estate vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"323\" data-end=\"651\" class=\"\"\u003eShiraz leads the blend, giving plushness and spice, while Cabernet brings structure and a bit of grip through the finish. It’s aged in small French oak barrels (225L), enough to add polish without smothering the fruit. The result is a fuller, more brooding style than the estate’s flagship Shiraz, but still unmistakably Hunter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"875\" class=\"\"\u003eMade to age, but approachable now with a decant, it’s a reliable, smartly built red from one of the country’s most enduring winemaking families. 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From one of Margaret River’s most southerly vineyards, this wine captures the full force of its cool, coastal site. Sea breezes, lean soils and a long ripening season all come together to shape a Cabernet that’s both powerful and finely tuned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"672\" data-start=\"334\"\u003eIt opens with a punch of blackcurrant, dark cherry and mulberry, wrapped in savoury notes of nori, olive brine, smoked herbs and black spice. There’s real density to the fruit here, but the structure keeps things tight – silky tannins, bright acidity, and oak that adds spice without smothering the fruit. It’s generous, but never blowsy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"991\" data-start=\"674\"\u003eThis is the kind of Cabernet that manages to feel classic and distinctive at once – unmistakably Margaret River, but with a bit more edge and intrigue thanks to that far-south vineyard site. You could happily tuck into it now with a good decant, but there’s clearly years of development ahead for those with patience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1102\" data-start=\"993\"\u003eA proper flagship red, and one of the strongest releases from Stella Bella’s top-tier label in recent memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Awash with sweet mulberries, cassis and currants... savoury characters of nori, black olives and Dutch licorice... smooth, supple tannins and lots of them.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Jane Faulkner (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Lifted aromas of mulberry, blackberry and bramble... Cassis, earth, graphite, briar and firm tannins... the length is textured and has fabulous persistence.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Aaron Brasher (The Real Review)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Layer upon layer, woodsmoke oak spice, cinnamon, clove, leafy herbals and fruit are moulded together by firm tannins... generous but not too much, dense and lush but structured, too, and ultimately, elegant.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Jeni Port (Wine Pilot)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Saturated in dense Cabernet flavors of cassis and bramble, arnica\/mint, black pepper, raspberry compote and licorice... the tannins are close-knit and chewy.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Erin Larkin (The Wine Advocate)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Samphire and nori umami things, blackcurrant and blueberry... smoky mezcal quality... intense black fruit and chocolate cake on a finish of excellent length.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Stella Bella","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41877571469355,"sku":"2022 Stella Bella Suckfizzle Cabernet Sauvignon","price":95.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2022StellaBellaSuckfizzleCabernetSauvignon.png?v=1752643228"},{"product_id":"2018-mordrelle-blanc-de-blancs-zero-dosage","title":"2018 Mordrelle Blanc de Blancs Zero Dosage","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2018 Blanc de Blancs Zero Dosage is classic Mordrelle – small-batch, hands-on sparkling with serious time and care behind it. Made from 100% Chardonnay grown near Hahndorf in the Adelaide Hills, this wine spent nearly six years on lees and was disgorged by hand à la volée – the old-school way, with no freezing, no shortcuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMartin Moran doesn’t add dosage here, which really lets the purity of the fruit and all that extended lees aging shine through. It’s dry, tightly wound and full of detail – toasty, nutty, and savoury, but still bright and refreshing. There’s no flash, just a quietly complex, proper méthode traditionnelle sparkler made by someone who’s clearly put the work in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one’s about texture, length and restraint – not trying to be Champagne, just showing what great fruit and patience can do in the Hills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A distinctly savoury and dry sparkling wine loaded with brioche, salted cashew, saline minerality... Very complex and layered with vividly frisky bubbles.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Mike Bennie (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*** Mordrelle’s beautiful labels are created from original artworks painted by Martin Moran's late father, renowned Argentinian artist Jose Luis Moran. The artworks are available for sale through the Mordrelle website.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mordrelle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41877577498667,"sku":"2018 Mordrelle Blanc de Blancs Zero Dosage","price":48.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2018MordrelleBlancdeBlancsZeroDosage.png?v=1752639453"},{"product_id":"2023-mordrelle-basket-press-gruner-veltliner","title":"2023 Mordrelle Basket Press Gruner Veltliner","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"371\" class=\"\"\u003eMartin Moran’s take on Grüner Veltliner is a little riper and rounder than the norm, but still has all the zip and savoury drive you’d want from this Austrian variety. The fruit’s from the Adelaide Hills, and Martin splits fermentation between stainless and French oak – the oak doesn’t dominate, but it gives the wine a bit more shape and depth than your average Grüner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"373\" data-end=\"750\" class=\"\"\u003eIt spent a long time on lees – 15 months – which brings that nice textural edge without muddying the detail. You still get plenty of freshness, a bit of spice, and those subtle savoury notes that Grüner is known for, but wrapped in a fuller, more layered style. It’s not trying to copy what’s done overseas – just Martin working with what the Hills give him, and doing it well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"835\" class=\"\"\u003eDefinitely worth a look if you like your whites with both crunch and a bit of chew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A very squeaky, succulent white wine... Preserved lemon, ginger, green almond, hay and oatmeal... freshness and the savoury-derived complexity elevates the wine.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Mike Bennie (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*** Mordrelle’s beautiful labels are created from original artworks painted by Martin Moran's late father, renowned Argentinian artist Jose Luis Moran. The artworks are available for sale through the Mordrelle website.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mordrelle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41877577760811,"sku":"2023 Mordrelle Basket Press Gruner Veltliner","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2023MordrelleBasketPressGrunerVeltliner.png?v=1752639678"},{"product_id":"2023-mordrelle-the-gaucho-malbec","title":"2023 Mordrelle The Gaucho Malbec","description":"\u003cp\u003eMartin Moran grew up in Mendoza, walking the family vineyards as a child before an accident took his grandfather and, for years, put wine out of reach. He found his way back to it through an agriculture degree specialising in viticulture and oenology, then made his way to Australia - vintages in Langhorne Creek, Adelaide Hills and McLaren Vale - where he met and married Michelle, and with her parents' help, started making wine of his own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gaucho is his homage to Mendoza, made from a single vineyard in Langhorne Creek, a region built for Malbec the way his hometown is. It's big and bold, true to the variety's roots, packed with purple florals, ripe plum, whiffs of chocolate and a peppery spice that carries through a long, dry finish. Structured and plush at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you love Malbec with real weight and personality behind it, and a winemaker who's lived the variety on two continents, check this out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"If you’re still wondering what makes malbec special, wonder no more. Try this. It starts with the variety’s exceptional colour – inky purple-black; next the distinct aromas of tar, warm earth, even a little peaty, pepper, pomegranate and fresh herbs. Flavours come in the form of dark plums and cherries, licorice and choc-mint, while the medium-bodied palate is full of grainy, shapely tannins led by the upfront acidity. Thoroughly enjoyed this; one of the most pleasing malbecs I’ve had in quite a while.\" \u003cbr\u003e- Jane Faulkner (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*** Mordrelle’s beautiful labels are created from original artworks painted by Martin Moran's late father, renowned Argentinian artist Jose Luis Moran. 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It’s a variety that’s really settled into this part of the world, and Charlie Seppelt and Skye Salter are handling it with the kind of light, thoughtful touch it deserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"375\" data-end=\"793\" class=\"\"\u003ePicked in the cool of night, the fruit was mostly fermented in stainless to keep things bright, with just a splash going into old French oak for a bit more shape. Some extended lees time rounds it out and brings a gentle savoury thread to all that freshness. It’s aromatic and crunchy but not too lean – there’s texture, a bit of grip, and just enough complexity to keep it interesting without losing the drinkability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"957\" class=\"\"\u003eIt’s the kind of white you’d happily pour with seafood or drink cold out of a tumbler on a warm evening – uncomplicated, well made, and just really nicely judged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"There are subtle hints of spice and a flintiness, and the palate flows with gentle texture, temperate pithiness and resolved yet tangy acidity. Very good indeed.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Marcus Ellis (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Paralian","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41895995244587,"sku":"2025 Paralian Lacey Vineyard Fiano","price":32.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2025ParalianLaceyVineyardFiano.png?v=1752809049"},{"product_id":"2023-clarendon-hills-onkaparinga-syrah","title":"2023 Clarendon Hills Onkaparinga Grenache","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlanted in 1945, the Onkaparinga Grenache vineyard sits high in the western reaches of Blewitt Springs, just a few hundred metres from the Romas site. These are low, gnarled bush vines growing in rocky soil so dense they’ve barely reached knee height after 80 years. The yields are tiny. The concentration is remarkable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2023 was a long, late vintage - the third La Niña in a row, and by far the best of them. The cool, drawn-out season preserved acidity and stretched flavour development, giving Roman Bratasiuk the kind of fruit he only bottles when the site really shines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is plush and perfumed. Think Turkish delight, musk, violets and blue fruit, backed by subtle spice and a mineral thread that runs long through the palate. It’s layered but not heavy - tannins are supple, the structure is fine, and it already drinks beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare release from one of Clarendon Hills’ most expressive Grenache sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The 2023 Grenaches from Clarendon Hills are aligned in their brooding, dark, tarry bouquets. I admit to being surprised by these qualities, given the plushness of fruit inherent on the palates. Here, the 2023 Onkaparinga Grenache is driven by a palate of sweet spicy fruit and shaped by gritty, pliable, sandy tannins. The chew of the wine, on the middle palate, is refreshing and satisfying, and it indicates that the wine will look even better tomorrow.”\u003cbr\u003e- Erin Larkin (Wine Advocate)\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Clarendon Hills","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41926330613803,"sku":"2023 Clarendon Hills Onkaparinga Grenache","price":90.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2023ClarendonHillsOnkaparingaSyrah.png?v=1753767065"},{"product_id":"2023-clarendon-hills-blewitt-springs-grenache","title":"2023 Clarendon Hills Blewitt Springs Grenache","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis single-vineyard Grenache comes off a patch of dry-grown bush vines planted in 1945, right in the heart of Blewitt Springs. The vines sit on deep sand over ironstone and quartz, on a cool south-facing slope - low-yielding, gnarly, and consistent every year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2023 brought a long, mild season and a late harvest, with pristine fruit and beautifully preserved acidity. The fruit was picked by hand, fermented wild with a portion of whole berries, and aged in seasoned French oak for 18 months. No fining, no filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is fragrant and finely structured - red cherry, raspberry, spice and a floral lift that feels native to this part of the Vale. There’s a mineral thread, a savoury edge, and tannins that feel more like texture than grip. It’s complex without being heavy, and carries its detail with ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA standout old-vine Grenache from one of the country’s most important sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Fragrant, in a spicy way, fruits deep red and black, tar and a rugged, ferrous rockiness, with clove, black pepper, star anise, brown cardamom, red and purple florals and soused citrus peel. It’s not unusual here, but this really needs ample air to show its best.”\u003cbr\u003e- Marcus Ellis (Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e94 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Vibrant purple fruit with layers of blackberries, bitter chocolate, violets and raspberries on the nose... Poised and polished. Drink or hold.”\u003cbr\u003e- Ryan Montgomery (James Suckling)\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Clarendon Hills","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41926331105323,"sku":"2023 Clarendon Hills Blewitt Springs Grenache","price":60.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2023ClarendonHillsBlewittSpringsGrenache.png?v=1753767051"},{"product_id":"2023-clarendon-hills-astralis-syrah","title":"2023 Clarendon Hills Astralis Syrah","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the conversation about Australia’s greatest wines, Astralis has earned its place alongside Grange and Hill of Grace - not through marketing, but through decades of consistency, character, and pure vineyard expression. First made in 1990, it helped shift international perception of Australian Shiraz from brute strength to something closer to finesse.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2023 release continues that arc. Still drawn from the original 1920s Blewitt Springs vineyard, still handled entirely by Roman Bratasiuk, but showing a subtler, more mineral profile than past vintages.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard sits on a mix of deep sand and ironstone, dry-grown, and picked late in what turned out to be the best La Niña vintage of the trio. A cool, steady growing season preserved acid and brought out vivid aromatics in the fruit. The grapes were wild fermented with 60% whole berries, then matured in fine-grain French oak - 30% new - for 18 months before bottling, unfiltered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a more mineral, lifted expression of Astralis this year. Think blackberries, struck iron, tea leaf and peppercorns, with layers of dark spice and graphite running underneath. There’s still richness, but the tannins are more dialled-in, and the wine moves with precision rather than force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s been called the most complete Astralis yet - and after tasting, it’s hard to argue. A modern chapter for one of Australia’s true benchmark Syrahs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This is often a powerfully compressed wine, gruff even, but here it follows the theme of the ’23s. Some may miss the gravitas. Not me. This is the best Astralis I have tasted... If you’re chasing heft, this is not the wine, but, if you care about expression of place and graceful detail, it’s a stunner.”\u003cbr\u003e- Marcus Ellis (Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e97 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Such a refined and balanced release of this famed wine with some early-drinking approachability. Aromas of blood plums, licorice, blackberry compote, iodine and fresh herbs. The palate is full-bodied with firmly framed tannins and a tactile, mouthwatering mouthfeel, showing blueberries, graphite, black olives and peppercorns. Excellent.” - Ryan Montgomery (James Suckling)\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e97 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The 2023 Astralis Syrah is silky and detailed, fine and spicy. The depth of flavor on offer here is all the more remarkable at the modest 13.5% alcohol. This is restraint in action, yet it doesn’t come at the expense of length of flavor nor of intensity. While some may criticize its ‘foot off the gas’ approach to ripeness in this cool vintage, I would counter with, ‘only in the context of this producer,’ and I commend the wine. 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After pressing, the wine went into large-format oak for ten months, with just a bit of new wood in the mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s a firm, savoury wine with depth from the old vine fruit and freshness from the younger sites. There’s shape, dark fruit, and plenty of drive, but nothing feels heavy or forced. It’s balanced, well-made, and true to the place it comes from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways one of the most dependable reds in the Adelina lineup and still excellent value for what’s in the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Dark-fruited and savory... showing blueberry compote, graphite and dark cherries. Finely constructed. Drink or hold. Screw cap.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Ryan Montgomery (James Suckling)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A charming wine, tightened gently with fine, dusty tannin, but ostensibly built around a notion of ease of drinking and prettiness.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Mike Bennie (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is very good... The Mataro adds a bit of X-Factor, and there’s a bit more substance and oomph to this wine over the straight Shiraz. Excellent.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Adelina","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41926468042795,"sku":"2023 Adelina Estate Shiraz Mataro","price":36.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2023AdelinaEstateShirazMataro.png?v=1753749972"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/collections\/Halliday_2027_Collection.png?v=1787108365","url":"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/collections\/halliday-wine-companion-awards.oembed?page=4","provider":"Different Drop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}