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The earthy\/red fruit characters of Hunter Shiraz meets the floral aromatics and structure of Touriga Nacional. Looking for a different red that still feels familiar? 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It's bright, floral and exceptionally seductive. A fantastic buy for those enjoying the modern Grenache revolution that's currently underway right across SA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spinifex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40722060214315,"sku":"2022 Spinifex Garcon Grenache","price":27.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/products\/2022SpinifexGarcon.png?v=1681777065"},{"product_id":"nv-centennial-vineyards-blanc-de-blancs","title":"NV Centennial Vineyards Blanc de Blancs","description":"","brand":"Centennial Vineyards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40734900551723,"sku":"NV Centennial Vineyards Blanc de Blancs","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/products\/NVCentennialVineyardsBlancdeBlancs.png?v=1680500647"},{"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\u003eThis is one of the best iterations of this pack of all time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pack will sell out and is only available for a limited time. This is crazy value for money.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025 Mulline Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024 Fighting Gully Road Sangiovese\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025 Bondar Junto GSM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2023 Nick Spencer Wines Medium Dry Red Blend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024 Dominique Portet Fontaine Cabernets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2023 Adelina Estate Shiraz Mataro\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2025 Mulline Pinot Noir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eBen Mullen just has a way with Pinot, and this 2025 release is a perfect example of why we’re such big fans. It’s a blend of fruit from across Geelong - the Moorabool Valley, Surf Coast, and Bellarine - and it basically captures the best of the whole region in one bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThe first thing you’ll notice is how bright and pretty it smells. It’s all wild strawberry and raspberry, but there’s this cool savory edge of white pepper and woodsmoke underneath. Ben used a bit of whole-bunch here, which gives it a nice \"crunch\" and that classic spicy hit we love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eIn the mouth, it’s medium-bodied, really supple, and has this lovely silken feel. A nice lick of oak balances the lovely fruit, and it all opens up the longer you leave the bottle open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eYou can definitely drink it now - maybe with a slight chill - but it’s got enough stuffing to get even better over the next year or two. A well-made entry-level Pinot that delivers serious value for money.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its aromas of wild strawberry, raspberry and some whole-bunch–derived pepper and spice, there's a lot going on in this well-put-together and attractively priced wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\"\u003cbr\u003e- Philip Rich (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2025-mulline-pinot-noir\" title=\"2025 Mulline Pinot Noir\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2024 Fighting Gully Road Sangiovese\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are few viticulturalists in Australia that get Sangiovese right. It's a difficult nut to crack, it seems. 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You bet!\"\u003cbr\u003e- Jeni Port (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2024-fighting-gully-road-sangiovese\" title=\"2024 Fighting Gully Road Sangiovese\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2025 Bondar Junto GSM\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Junto\" is Spanish for \"together,\" and that sums up the philosophy behind this wine perfectly. It is Andre and Selina Bondar's take on the classic McLaren Vale blend, but stripped of the heaviness you might expect from the region. This is designed to be fine, frisky and fresh, a wine built for bistros and backyards rather than the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 release is Grenache-dominant (72%), providing the perfume and juicy red fruit core. Mataro (13%) adds a savoury spice and structure, while a small splash of Shiraz contributes a bit of plushness. A notable addition this year is the 7% Counoise from their own vineyard, a variety that helps keep the alcohol in check and lifts the freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo keep things in the lighter spectrum, the fruit is picked early and fermented with around 20% whole bunches. This gives the wine a tight, herbal nerve that cuts through the fruit sweetness. In the glass, it is loaded with blue and red berries, fresh herbs and a savoury lick that keeps you coming back. It is pure McLaren Vale fruit without the sunburn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJunto is supposed to be medium bodied, fresh, unpretentious and delicious.\u003c\/span\u003e..\"\u003cbr\u003e- Andre Bondar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The medium-weighted, accessible, everyday drinking red from Bondar, a wine made to fit the climate and culture of the region. And this nails it, again... Such a beautiful thing.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Marcus Ellis (Halliday Wine Companion)\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\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2025-bondar-junto-gsm\" title=\"2025 Bondar Junto GSM\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2023 Nick Spencer Wines Medium Dry Red Blend\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\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\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. Bargain.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Regan Drew (Wine Pilot)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2023-nick-spencer-wines-medium-dry-red-blend\" title=\"2023 Nick Spencer Wines Medium Dry Red Blend\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2024 Dominique Portet Fontaine Cabernets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"528\" data-start=\"166\"\u003eWith Bordeaux in their blood, the Portet family have always had a soft spot for cabernet blends, and the Fontaine Cabernets is their way of showing that pedigree in an easy, everyday style. The 2024 is cabernet sauvignon at the core, with merlot, malbec and cab franc rounding things out, all from vineyards scattered across the Yarra Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"857\" data-start=\"530\"\u003eThe season was cool and steady, giving fruit that’s vibrant and finely balanced. Hand-picked, gently fermented, then aged for 10 months in French oak (only a splash of new), it’s a wine that feels polished without being fussy. Medium-bodied, full of dark berries and violets, with silky tannins that make it just glide along.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1179\" data-start=\"859\"\u003eAnd while it’s made to be approachable, this vintage really over-delivered - it picked up 95 points from the Halliday Wine Companion and impressively went on to win the Trophy for Best Red Wine at the Yarra Valley Wine Show. Pretty amazing for something still comfortably under $30 a bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1179\" data-start=\"859\"\u003eThis is Bordeaux know-how with Yarra freshness, and one of the best-value reds you’ll come across. Back up the truck!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1179\" data-start=\"859\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An excellent edition of this perennially good and well-priced wine... One of the Yarra's absolutely best buys.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Philip Rich (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2024-dominique-portet-fontaine-cabernets\" title=\"2024 Dominique Portet Fontaine Cabernets\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2023 Adelina Estate Shiraz Mataro\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a blend of mostly Shiraz with a good chunk of Mataro, grown across three blocks on the Adelina estate. About half the fruit comes off vines planted in 1915 - the rest from younger plantings - all farmed organically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach block was fermented on its own, with varying time on skins depending on the parcel. 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\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\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\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2023-adelina-estate-shiraz-mataro\" title=\"2023 Adelina Estate Shiraz Mataro\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Different Drop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40770737504299,"sku":"Halliday Heroes Reds Pack","price":189.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/HallidayHeroesRedsPack_1_54a26c5d-23af-4ea0-9bfc-1d9b09a6b19e.webp?v=1775103874"},{"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\u003cp\u003eIt will be updated regularly with freshly reviewed wines as they drop!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025 Rieslingfreak No. 4 Eden Valley Riesling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024 Charteris Hunter Valley Semillon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024 De Iuliis Steven Vineyard Pecorino\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 Sentio Aligote\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024 Nick Spencer Tumbarumba Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2025 Rieslingfreak No. 4 Eden Valley Riesling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Hughes’ deep love of Riesling shines through once again in this superb Eden Valley release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 No. 4 is sourced from selected vineyards across the southern ranges of Eden Valley, including the High Eden subregion of Flaxman Valley and sites near Angaston and Springton. In a year defined by record dry conditions, searing heat, and a challenging frost event, these sites yielded fruit of stunning purity and intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in a dry style, this Riesling captures Eden Valley at its finest: elegance, perfume, and slate-like minerality. The bouquet leaps with fresh lime, passionfruit, and rosewater, layered with fennel seed, star anise, and a hint of rain on warm slate. The palate is finely structured, bursting with lime juice and elderflower, drawn long by the vintage’s hallmark crisp acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother deadset bargain for any Riesling lover from John \u0026amp; Belinda Hughes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 points \u0026amp; No. 12 in the James Suckling Top 100 Best Value Wine in the World of 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The palate is sharp and focused... The finish is both electric and precise. Excellent.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Ryan Montgomery (James Suckling)\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\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"2025 Rieslingfreak No. 4 Eden Valley Riesling\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2025-rieslingfreak-no-4-eden-valley-riesling\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2024 Charteris Hunter Valley Semillon\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"414\" data-end=\"716\"\u003ePJ Charteris keeps things simple with this Semillon - two hillside blocks, hand picked, whole bunch pressed, a bit of time on ferment lees, and that’s about it. No winemaking trickery, just clean fruit, smart timing, and a long, mild season that let flavour build slowly without pushing sugar too high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"1047\"\u003eIt’s tight and zippy straight out of the gate - lemon pith, green apple, a bit of lime splice and crushed shell. There’s energy and drive, but also texture from the lees, rounding out the palate without dulling it. The acid is fine and crunchy, with a salty edge through the finish. Nothing flashy, just really well put together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1147\"\u003eBuilt to age, but seriously refreshing now - bright, clean and more complex than it first lets on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The impressive mid-palate breadth and texture are the hallmarks of this wine, and the way the flavours dance and weave through the palate is simply mesmerising.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Toni Paterson (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"2024 Charteris Hunter Valley Semillon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2024-charteris-hunter-valley-semillon\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2024 De Iuliis Steven Vineyard Pecorino\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by a trip to his ancestral roots in Abruzzo, Mike De Iuliis planted Pecorino in the sandy soils of the Steven Vineyard back in 2020. This is the third release from those vines, and the first to lean into a slightly more complex, textured style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit was hand picked, basket pressed, and fermented wild in neutral French oak – then left on full lees for nine months to soften the acidity and build that creamy, saline texture Pecorino can do so well. There’s no new oak, no winemaking tricks – just smart farming and a confident hand in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn’t your usual zing-and-go white. It’s got weight, shape and a nice savoury twist that makes it just as good with a proper meal as it is chilled in the fridge for a sunny afternoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Juicy pear flavours, plus nuances of magnolia and sage that add an alluring, sophisticated note. The palate has excellent weight with a faint mealy thread. Serve ice cold to highlight the savoury tones, amplify the sherbety acid vein and temper the sweetness of the fruit.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Toni Paterson (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"2024 De Iuliis Steven Vineyard Pecorino\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2024-de-iuliis-pecorino\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2025 Mulline Pinot Gris\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\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\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"2025 Mulline Pinot Gris\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2025-mulline-pinot-gris\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2025 Sentio Aligote\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are only pockets of Aligote around Australia, and King Valley is producing some of the very best examples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eProduced by the talented Chris Catlow at Sentio, this Aligoté comes from the Darling Estate Vineyard in Upper King Valley. Aligoté, traditionally from Burgundy, France, has found a new home here, and Chris's passion for Burgundian-style wines shines through. With experience with Burgundy's Benjamin Leroux, Chris learnt first-hand how to get the best out of these Burgundian varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChris has conjured a lovely, complex dry white that is slippery, waxy, bright and racy. It sees some oak, as the grape does in its Burgundian homeland, but this cedary, nutty character really enhances the orchard fruit dense core.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAwesome off-piste but classically drinking white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"It slides, it glides, it twists and pinches, but most importantly—it satisfies.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Kasia Sobiesiak (The Wine Front)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"2025 Sentio Aligote\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2025-sentio-aligote\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2024 Nick Spencer Tumbarumba Chardonnay\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\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\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 data-end=\"605\" data-start=\"123\"\u003eNick Spencer has been championing Tumbarumba Chardonnay for two decades now, and the 2024 release shows exactly why he’s so committed to this high-country region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"605\" data-start=\"123\"\u003eThe fruit comes from a unique vineyard in the Maragle Valley, sitting unusually low for Tumbarumba at 500 metres, but close enough to the Snowy Mountains to feel the chill each night as mountain air rushes through. Warm days, cold nights – it’s a recipe for flavour and freshness in perfect balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"928\" data-start=\"607\"\u003e2024 was a standout season here, delivering fruit with richness and intensity without tipping into heaviness. Nick hand-picked and pressed the grapes into a mix of French oak puncheons and amphora, where the wine rested for 14 months on lees. It’s a style that gives depth and texture but keeps everything finely tuned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1194\" data-start=\"930\"\u003eThis is Chardonnay with drive and personality – elegant but not shy – and a wine that will sit comfortably at the table now while also rewarding a few years in the cellar. Another strong reminder of why Nick is one of NSW’s leading voices for cool-climate wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A wine that not only marks 20 vintages of Chardonnay from this incredible region for me personally, but may well be one of the finest expressions we’ve ever produced.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Nick Spencer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is a beautiful chardonnay... Wonderful wine.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Campbell Mattinson (The Wine Front)\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"2024 Nick Spencer Tumbarumba Chardonnay\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2024-nick-spencer-tumbarumba-chardonnay\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Different Drop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40772480335915,"sku":"Halliday Heroes Whites Pack","price":189.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/HallidayHeroesWhitesPack_cec79e75-94eb-466f-907b-1c9a6318e282.png?v=1771983426"},{"product_id":"discover-mulline-wines-pack","title":"Mulline Single Vineyard Pinot Noir Masterclass Pack","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025 Mulline Portarlington Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025 Mulline Sutherlands Creek Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025 Mulline Barrabool Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025 Mulline Drysdale Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2025 Mulline Modewarre Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2025 Mulline Portarlington Pinot Noir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the second vintage of the Portarlington Pinot Noir since the two Bens took over the full management of the Nurringa Park vineyard. Located just a kilometer from the sea on the Bellarine Peninsula, the site’s volcanic soils and maritime exposure result in what Ben Mullen calls \"fruit hand-grenades\" - tiny, concentrated MV6 bunches that pack a punch despite the cool coastal air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the seaside location usually implies lightness, the 2025 shows plenty of structural intent. Mullen used 30% whole bunches and 30% new French oak to balance that natural concentration. It's given them a wine that is unabashed in its tannic grip but that retains the high-toned, floral perfume characteristic of the site. It trades the simple juiciness of many Geelong Pinots for a more compact and detailed profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhilip Rich awarded this 97+ points, making it the top-rated Pinot of this release. It carries notes of dark cherry and potpourri with a savoury, wild-herb complexity. It’s a serious, concentrated Pinot that manages to stay fresh, offering the kind of structural depth that suggests it will comfortably go the distance in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97+ points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This has real energy on the palate, which is compact and concentrated, yet light on its feet. The tannins are in perfect harmony with the fruit. Should develop beautifully over the next eight to 10 years.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Philip Rich (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2025-mulline-portarlington-pinot-noir\" title=\"2025 Mulline Portarlington Pinot Noir\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2025 Mulline Sutherlands Creek Pinot Noir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSutherlands Creek is the warmest site in the Mulline Pinot lineup, but the soil - fragmented granite over grey loam - produces the lightest wine of the bunch. Winemaker Ben Mullen attributes this paradox entirely to the granite, which trades the region's typical weight for high-toned fragrance and a finer skeleton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 release features a 30% whole-bunch component and spent eight months in French oak. Mullen uses the Abel clone here (famed for its supposed origins from DRC), which adds a savoury, structural edge to the bright red fruit. It’s a site that rewards Ben’s \"feet on the ground\" approach to value, offering the kind of complexity usually reserved for much more expensive labels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhilip Rich awarded it 97 points, noting it is \"beautifully fragrant from the get-go.\" While the 2024 was more wound upp, this vintage is open and silky, balancing brambly spice with a gentle, mouth-filling texture. It is a poised, mineral-driven Pinot that prioritises elegance over power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The palate is gently mouth-filling with silky tannins that make it a pleasure to drink now but will also ensure it continues to become more complex over the next five to seven years.\" \u003cbr\u003e- Philip Rich (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2025-mulline-sutherlands-creek-pinot-noir\" title=\"2025 Mulline Sutherlands Creek Pinot Noir\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2025 Mulline Barrabool Pinot Noir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ve followed Ben Mullen’s wines since his first release, and it’s been excellent watching just how quickly he’s shot to one of the top producers in the region. This Barrabool Pinot is one of the highest rated Pinots in VIC this year in the Halliday Wine Companion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit comes off Barwon Ridge, planted in 1999 on limestone and deep loam soils, 25% whole bunch in the ferment, older French oak - nothing to get in the way of the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s got brightness and spice. Red fruit, a bit of some structure for the cellar if you want to cellar. That said, you can drink it now and this is one of the best-value, premium Pinots coming out of Victoria right now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ve said it before, but it bears repeating: Ben Mullen is making some of the best vino in VIC right now. If you want to test his Pinot stylings, this is a great place to start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"A bright, medium crimson ruby. Pure-fruited, with red and black fruits, subtle five-spice and florals. Medium bodied, with balanced, silky and persistent tannins.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Philip Rich (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2025-mulline-barrabool-pinot-noir\" title=\"2025 Mulline Barrabool Pinot Noir\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2025 Mulline Drysdale Pinot Noir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tiny four-barrel parcel of MV6 Pinot Noir from the Leech Vineyard on the Bellarine Peninsula, this is another gem from Mulline’s 2025 single-site line-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrysdale’s cool, coastal influence gives this wine its fine-boned structure and vibrant acidity, while the clone brings depth, spice and a lovely gentle grip. It’s a wine that dances between red fruit brightness and savoury complexity and is downright delicious from the\u0026amp;nbsp; get-go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThink wild strawberry, rhubarb, and a touch of autumnal spice. There’s a lovely sour cherry tang and a faint herbal note threading through the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElegant, subtle, and full of character, this is Mulline Pinot in its most restrained and poised expression. Only two barrels made so as always, blink and you’ll miss it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96+ points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The palate is concentrated and long without being heavy. The tannins are ripe and chewy. A beautifully crafted wine that will reward up to a decade in your cellar.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Philip Rich (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2025-mulline-drysdale-pinot-noir\" title=\"2025 Mulline Drysdale Pinot Noir\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2025 Mulline Modewarre Pinot Noir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Modewarre vineyard is the coldest site in the Mulline stable, sitting on a unique geological mix of sandy loam and limestone marl. Because of the heavy maritime influence and the slow ripening on the Surf Coast, Ben Mullen is able to push the winemaking a bit further here. He has gone for an assertive whole-bunch inclusion - between 60% and 80%, depending on this parcel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s light on its feet at just 12% alcohol, but it’s packed with detail. By fermenting four different Pinot clones separately, Mullen has built a layer of complexity that moves beyond simple fruit. The stems provide a structural grip and a spicy, forest-floor lift that works perfectly alongside the vineyard’s natural mineral streak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is arguably the most intellectual and savoury Pinot in the lineup. It’s not about primary sweetness; it's about the interplay of red berries, briny minerals, and fine-grained tannins. Polished by eight months in French oak, it remains a finely etched and expressive Pinot that highlights Ben's commitment to showcasing the huge diversity of Geelong's sub-regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96+ points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A concentrated mouthful with dense, chewy tannins that ensure this will just keep getting better over the next six to eight years.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Philip Rich (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2025-mulline-modewarre-pinot-noir\" title=\"2025 Mulline Modewarre Pinot Noir\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mulline","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40777794650155,"sku":"Mulline Single Vineyard Pinot Noir Masterclass Pack","price":299.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/MullineSingleVineyardPinotNoirMasterclassPack.webp?v=1778721593"},{"product_id":"2022-schwarz-wine-company-meta-mataro","title":"2022 Schwarz Wine Company Meta Mataro","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Schwarz Meta series are classic Barossa varietals made with a modern approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere, Mataro finds complexity and an element of herbal freshness through the addition of some whole bunches and minimal tinkering from winemaker Jason Schwarz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an excellent option for those looking for a more lifted and exotic version of this often overlooked Barossan workhorse variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Hand-picked mataro from the parishes of Moppa, Vine Vale and Bethany; wild yeast ferment, 17% whole bunches, unfined and unfiltered. Vibrant, purple magenta in the glass with aromas of blueberry, satsuma plum and mulberry set on a base of exotic spice, pressed flowers, turned earth, roasting meats, amaro and just the right dial setting on the mataro 'garrigue'. Bottom line, it's a pure-fruited, exotic little number with a savoury flow, lovely billowing tannins and an air of effortless drinkability.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Dave Brookes (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Schwarz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40792883429419,"sku":"2022 Schwarz Wine Company Meta Mataro","price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2022SchwarzWineCoMetaMataro.png?v=1687748578"},{"product_id":"2022-mordrelle-malbec","title":"2022 Mordrelle The Gaucho Malbec","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf big, bold Malbec full of plush fruit and subtle spice is what you're looking for, this one from Argentinian-born Martin Moran is one you can't miss. In some ways, it's an homage to his home town of Mendoza - a place highly regarded for Malbec.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit comes from a single vineyard in Langhorne Creek, a great Aussie region for this variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's one impressively bold, structured red filled with purple florals, ripe plum, whiffs of chocolate and peppery spice, finishing dry and long. Beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The wine has a constant byplay, pitting juicy dark fruits against a savoury, spicy backdrop, the cool vintage imparting its special signature. The marriage of Langhorne Creek and malbec has been consummated countless times, albeit seldom with the finesse of this wine.\" \u003cbr\u003e- James Halliday (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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Biodynamic farming and extreme attention to detail in the vineyard yielding fruit undeniably of a world class standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Estate Pinot Noir sets the tone for the vintage, coming from the original close-planted estate vineyard. Juicy and sweet-fruited with plenty of spice, and a lick of gentle tannin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's great structure and texture here and a long life ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An elegant style, almost gentle with every element from fruit and acidity to tannins neatly in place. It’s a complete wine. Red cherry accents, rose petals, charred radicchio and a host of spices for good measure. It continues to unfurl beautifully in the glass. As seamless as it gets thanks to superfine tannins and a powder puff of acidity.\"\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\"Medium full ruby with a tinge of purple; the aromas are of red fruits, the profile lean and elegant, with bountiful drying tannins, and touches of foresty pinot mystery. The wine is lean and drying on the aftertaste. 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