BABY GRANGE - winedominion.com.au SEPT OCT 2019 ISSUE web.pdf · sold for under its own label. Simple. Hidden Label Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 (KHL 1085) Region: Coonawarra

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Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz 2017Region: South Australia Rating: 97/100CBin 389 is often referred to as 'Baby Grange', in part because components of the wine are matured in the same barrels that held the previous vintage of Grange. First made in 1960 by the legendary Max Schubert, this was the wine that helped forge Penfolds reputation with red wine drinkers by combining the structure of cabernet sauvignon with the richness of shiraz. Exemplifying the judicious balance of fruit and oak, Bin 389 highlights the generous mid-palate Penfolds in known for.

B A B Y G R A N G EThe Penfolds Collection 2019

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3 The Penfolds Collection

4 Hidden Label

6 2020 Halliday Wine Companion Awards

8 Clare Valley

10 Vasse Felix

11 Margaret River

12 Tyrrell’s

13 NSW’s Best Kept Secrets

14 Bundle Buys

16 Sydney Royal Wine Show Winners

17 Pinot Perfection

18 Craggy Range

19 It’s Rose Time

20 Sangiovese

21 Half Bottles

22 Sparkling for Spring

23 The Class of 2008

24 Kemenys Mixed Dozens

28 Domaine Naturaliste

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A final asado in tribute to the original PortenoIf you ask any local Argentinian, no matter how old they will all tell you the same thing: Argentina is world famous for its asados. If you ask any local Sydneysider, the home of the asado was the original Porteno restaurant in Cleveland Street.

An asado isn’t just a barbecue, or merely a cultural tradition, it’s the primary expression of Argentinian national pride (matched only by their soccer team…when they are winning). For Argentinians, the ritual gathering is more important than the food itself - most families have one every Sunday where the entire family gathers at the ‘head of the family’s’ house.

Asado is a technique for cooking cuts of meat and seafood, hung over burning coals, cooked very slowly for many hours, with the result being succulent flavourful meats and seafood which literally melt in your mouth.

The original two-hatted Porteno in Cleveland Street was founded by switched on local legends Ben Milgate and Elvis Abrahanowicz in 2010. It quickly became a Sydney culinary institution. In 2015, a blaze caused by its famous barbecue pit forced it to close. In 2016, Porteno moved to a new venue in Surry Hills - where the legend lives on today. However over the last two years the original Porteno (renamed Casa Porteno) was restored to its original glory and has been used as a special events venue. Unfortunately, in January 2020 Casa Porteno will close once and for all to make way for more Sydney apartments.

What better way to say farewell than to light the fire pit one last time and enjoy a traditional asado.

The food will be accompanied by wines from Argentina’s three main regions and its iconic wineries (such as Bodega Chacra, Bodega Noemia, Achaval-Ferrer and Bodega Colome) shown together for the first time in Australia.

Gabor Kemeny is often known to say: “you know what is more important than the wine - the food you have it with. And you know what is more important than the food - the company you have it with”. In other words, an asado. With the festive season around the corner come and join us for good wine, good food with great friends at Porteno.

WHEN: Wednesday, 4th December 2019

TIME: 12 noon for 12.30pm

WHERE: Casa Porteno, 358 Cleveland St, Surry Hills

COST: $195 per person

Call 13 888 1 or email [email protected] to book a place or a make an enquiry

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“Proudly presenting a formidable 2019 Collection, released in Penfolds 175th Anniversary Year. Indeed, 1.75 centuries of trial & error, trial & tribulation, and results! These wines mirror the testament to the spoils & vision of Penfolds past, present & future.”

Peter Gago, Penfolds Chief Winemaker

Penfolds Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon 2017Region: South Australia Rating: 96/100

The superlative 1990 vintage showed there was more to life than Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon. Blackcurrant, dark chocolate and tannins run through the bouquet and palate alike, splitting and reforming in a dance of cassis and spices of all kinds. There is life and energy to spare here. Alcohol: 14.5% alc. Drink by 2032. Price: $100. Rating: 96/100.

James Halliday, The Weekend AustralianRRP $100

Penfolds Bin 28 Kalimna Shiraz 2017Region: South Australia Rating: 95/100CDeep, bright crimson. The battle lines are there before you smell or taste the wine: Penfolds' black-fruited depth and power on the one hand, the elegant vintage stamp on the other. Its balance and structure are the guarantee of a very long life. Alcohol: 14.5%. Drink by: 2037. Price: $50. Rating: 96/100.


Penfolds Reserve Bin 18A Chardonnay 2018Region: Adelaide Hills Rating: 96/100CAdelaide Hills. Superstar chardonnay. Eight months in oak, 40% new. This is a fine-fingered wine. A flavoursome one. It feels complete. It pumps texture and fruit through satin and silk. It throws smoke, white peach, cedar-infused cream, mineral. It's so fine, so seamless, so in command. A superb white wine. No doubting it. Alcohol: 13%. Closure: screwcap. Date tasted: Aug 2019. Drink: 2020-2026+. Price: $125. Rating: 95/100.

Campbell Mattinson, The Wine FrontRRP $125

Penfolds St Henri Shiraz 2016Region: South Australia Rating: 97/100CIncredible dense colour here. The palate is so rich and concentrated with powerful fruit. Cured meats, balsamic vinegar and liqueur cherry nuances swirling through this massively concentrated and powerful statement. The palate feel and weight is so supple and plush. Super saturated and multi-layered. A wine with years and years ahead of it. Drink: now to 2059. Price: $135. Rating: 98/100.

Ray Jordan, The West AustralianRRP $135

Penfolds Bin 128 Shiraz 2017Region: Coonawarra Rating: 95/100

Brilliant bright crimson and dark red. The nose is a spicy and slightly earthy mushroomy meat combi that is immediately engaging. It's ripe, generous and concentrated but it is also effortless and stylish with a very long refined finish. Lift of violets on the finish. Drink: now to 2031. Price: $60. Rating: 94/100.


Penfolds Grange 2015Region: South Australia Rating: 98/100

Bang. The first whiff cries Grange. A lifted, fragrant, harmonious blend of fruit, oak (American, of course) and finely pitched tannins. Faultless. It's all relative, but this is starting to relax its grip. And the length is very, very special. Alcohol: 14.5%. Drink by 2055. Price $900. Rating: 99/100.


“A dance of cassis and spices of all kinds”, James halliday

“Its balance and structure are the guarantee of a very long life”, James Halliday

“Superstar chardonnay”, Campbell Mattinson

“So rich and concentrated with powerful fruit”, Ray Jordan

“Ripe, generous and concentrated”, Ray Jordan

“Faultless”, James Halliday

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The Hidden Label concept is simple.

We sell high quality, highly rated wines for far less than a winery would ever be prepared to let it be sold for under its own label. Simple.

Hidden Label Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 (KHL 1085)Region: Coonawarra Rating: 96/100

The star variety in the stable, and a step up from the other Bordeaux varieties and blends. This is sourced predominately from the older planting circa '74-'88. Dark purple-red, opulent ripe black fruit, a hint of mint and leaf with matching levels of spice and toast from 18 months in 43% new oak. Tannins are fine gravel. Concentrated, dense yet composed. Should age well. Alcohol: 14.4%. Closure: screwcap. Date tasted: Feb 2019. Drink by: 2035. Price: $35. Rating: 96/100.

David Bicknell,Halliday Wine CompanionSell for up to $35 under its own label

Hidden Label Coonawarra Merlot 2015 (KHL 8813)Region: Coonawarra Rating: 95/100

It's easy to see why this should have won a trophy at the Limestone Coast Wine Show '16, its juicy cassis fruit augmented by the spicy fruit and tannin extract, the result of barrel fermentation of part of the wine. This is right up there in the context of traditional Aus clones available between '82 and '99. Alcohol: 14%. Date tasted: Dec 2016. Drink by: 2030. Price: $26. Rating: 95/100.

James Halliday, Halliday Wine CompanionSells for up to $26 under its own label

Hidden Label Langhorne Creek Cabernet Malbec 2016 (KHL 6233)Region: Langhorne Creek Rating: 96/100

Clever cabernet-dominant blend incorporating malbec, franc, merlot and petit verdot to great effect. Red and black fruited, leafy cabernet, fine savoury tannins, line and length to burn. Complexity derived from judicious use different varieties rather than sheer mass, oak or volume. Gold at the National Wine Show '17 speaks volumes. Alcohol: 14%. Closure: screwcap. Date tasted: Jan 2018. Drink by: 2030. Price: $35. Rating: 96/100.


Hidden Label McLaren Vale Shiraz Grenache 2017 (KHL 2602)Region: McLaren Vale Rating: 94/100

A 60/40% blend, separate lots fermented in open or closed vessels, matured in used barriques for 12 months prior to blending. It's medium-bodied at best, but there's no shortage of flavour, and sufficient extract to provide texture (and length). Attractive wine, with McLaren Vale's stamp on it from the word go. Alcohol: 13.5%. Closure: screwcap. Date tasted: Sep 2018. Drink by: 2034. Price: $22. Rating: 93/100.


Hidden Label Chianti Superiore DOCG 2016 (KHL 2514)Region: Tuscany Rating: 96/100

This premium chianti from Tuscany is made by one of the world's most revered winemakers - Alberto Antonini - voted by his peers as one of the top winemakers in the world, based on Decanters latest review. Loaded with rich aromas of dark berry fruits and a slight green herbal note, on a multi layered palate rich and juicy with balanced grainy tannins. A top accompaniment with food such as red-sauced pastas and roasted or grilled meats.

KemenysSells for up to $35 under its own label

Hidden Label Barossa Shiraz 2017 (KHL 5743)Region: Barossa Valley Rating: 94/100

If you think the flavours and texture of this wine more akin to the Eden Valley than the Barossa Valley, you're probably right – three of the four estate vineyards are in the Eden Valley, one in the Barossa Valley. The scented pepper, spice and black cherry of the wine provide a lightness of foot to the medium-bodied palate, balance following the same line. Value+. Alcohol: 14.5%. Closure: screwcap. Date tasted: Sep 2018. Drink by: 2027. Price: $20. Rating: 94/100.


"The star variety in the stable", David Bicknell

“This is right up there”, James Halliday

“Gold at the National Wine Show '17 speaks volumes”, James Halliday

"McLaren Vale's stamp on it from the word go", James Halliday

Made by one of the world's most revered winemakers

"Value+", James Halliday

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Hidden Label Hunter Valley Chardonnay 2016 (KHL 1660)Region: Hunter Valley Rating: 93/100

Made to the same exacting standards as the Vat 47 flagship, this baby sibling is nevertheless looser knit across a breezy sway of vanilla pod oak, nougatine and peachy fruit flavours, with some truffled lees work providing mineral tension. Fully flavoured and ready to roll. Alcohol: 12.5%. Closure: screwcap. Date tasted: Jan 2018. Drink by: 2021. Price: $25. Rating: 91/100.


Hidden Label Marlborough Pinot Gris 2017 (KHL 3468)Region: Marlborough Rating: 93/100

We predicted some time ago that the very determined wine industry legend behind this winery and the drive to become the world's most sustainable wine producer would lead them to becoming New Zealand's most successful wine brand. Countless accolades over recent times have reinforced this hunch. Pristine pinot gris grapes from Marlborough's cool Awatere sub-region has delivered classic honeysuckle and ripe, spiced pear aromas and flavours, with a fine stony mineral texture. Perfect with barbequed chicken or seafood.

KemenysSells for up to $20 under its own label.

Hidden Label Special Reserve Orange Chardonnay 2017 (KHL 1347)Region: Orange Rating: 97/100

A delightfully composed and expressed chardonnay; the inviting bouquet shows nectarine, rockmelon, nougat and roasted hazelnut characters. It is equally satisfying on the palate with excellent weight and intensity, wonderfully enhanced by creamy mouthfeel and silky texture. Flavoursome and immensely appealing. Closure: screwcap. Date tasted: June 2019. Drink: at its best now to 2024. Price: $75. Rating: 95/100.

Sam Kim, Wine OrbitSells for up to $75 under its own label

Hidden Label Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2018 (KHL 9257)Region: Adelaide Hills Rating: 96/100

The {secret name} Vineyard was hand-picked over two weeks, rows selected daily, the grapes chilled before being pressed. The bouquet of lychee and other tropical aromas sets the scene for a palate of a plate of carefully sliced fruits and a squeeze of lemon. All of which may suggest this is just a fun sauvignon blanc, when in fact it has beautifully poised and very long finish and aftertaste. Highway robbery at the price. Alcohol: 12%. Drink by: 2020. Price: $20. Rating: 95/100.


Hidden Label Yarra Valley Nebbiolo Rosé 2018 (KHL 4619)Region: Yarra Valley Rating: 95/100

93% nebbiolo, 7% sangiovese Good partners. Pale tea rose pink. Lifted, aromatic florals, alpine strawberry and white stone fruit. Very attractive. The palate drinks like a white wine – mineral acid, crunchy texture, line and length. It waxs/wanes between white and red flavours, which sounds confused, but it drinks like a charm. Alcohol: 12.5%. Closure: screwcap. Date tasted: Jan 2019. Drink by: 2020. Price: $25. Rating: 95/100.

David Bicknell, Halliday Wine CompanionSells for up to $25 under its own label

Hidden Label Hunter Valley Semillon 2017 (KHL 2712)Region: Hunter Valley Rating: 94/100

All from the HVD vineyard I believe. I'm told 2017 was a very good vintage for Hunter Semillon too. Lemon barley, lemongrass, talc and ester perfume. There's a softness and roundness to the acidity here that's very appealing, which along with ample lemon/lime flavour and a delightful chalky texture, makes it immediately appealing. It's long too. A lot of wine for your money here. Alcohol: 11%. Closure: screwcap. Date tasted: May 17. Drink: 2017-2027+. Price: $25. Rating: 94/100.

Gary Walsh, The Wine FrontSells for up to $25 under its own label.

Hidden Label Eden Valley Riesling 2018 (KHL 1603)Region: Eden Valley Rating: 96/100

Exceptional riesling! Bravo! A seam of transparent, juicy acidity transports yuzu spice, grapefruit pulp, nashi gelato and lemon drop flavours long. Mellifluous. Graceful. A sophisticated spellbinding wine. Fresh, but nothing tangy, nor hard. Alcohol: 12%. Closure: screwcap. Date tasted: Dec 2018. Drink by: 2030. Price: $28. Rating: 96/100.

Ned Goodwin, Halliday Wine CompanionSells for up to $28 under its own label

“Made to the same exacting standards as the Vat 47 flagship”, James Halliday

From one of NZ's most successful wineries

Trophy and Top Gold Medal, 2018 Orange Wine Show

"Highway robbery at the price", James Halliday

Trophy, 'Best Rose'at 2018 Alternative Variety Wine Show

“A lot of wine for your money here”, Gary Walsh

"a sophisticated spellbinding wine", Ned Goodwin

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Halliday Wine CompanionAwards

The prestigious Halliday Wine Companion Awards are always hotly anticipated by consumers and producers alike.

There are many superb wines from both the ‘big name’ wineries and surprises from quality producers on their way up. Nevertheless, the awards showcase all the good things about Australian wine, and make it clear that there is a wine out there for everyone and any budget.

We have chosen a stand-out selection of the Best Varietals.

Congratulations to the four major award winners :

Winery of the Year – Jim BarryBest Value Winery – Domaine NaturalisteWinemaker of the Year – Vanya CullenWine of the Year – Yangarra High Sands Grenache 2016

Cullen Diana Madeline 2017Region: Margaret River Rating: 99/100CC81% cabernet sauvignon, 10% merlot, 6% cabernet franc, 3% malbec. Wild-fermented and matured for 18 months in French oak (40% new). The colour is faultless, as is the wine. It has waves of complexity, like one of Margaret River's surf breaks, changing shape as the luxuriant cassis swells on the mid-palate, then finishes with ripe, textured tannins as the wave goes on to crash on the shore. The overall ripeness is perfection. Alcohol: 13%. Closure: screwcap. Date tasted: Jan 2019. Drink by: 2042. Price: $129. Rating: 98/100.

James Halliday, Halliday Wine CompanionRRP $129

Wynns John Riddoch Cabernet Sauvignon 2015Region: Coonawarra Rating: 98/100CJohn Riddoch represents a tiny fraction (1% or thereabouts) of the Wynns Coonawarra Estate cabernet crush in the years in which it is made. This is a classic release, unusually supple and already balanced. Blackcurrant/cassis fruit sweeps along the palate, nuances of Coonawarra mint and earth joining with quality French oak following on behind. Alcohol: 13.4%. Closure: screwcap. Date tasted: Sep 2018. Drink by: 2050. Price: $150. Rating: 98/100.


Grosset Gaia Cabernet Blend 2016Region: Clare Valley Rating: 98/100CCEstate-grown cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc, the certified organic vines 33yo. A breath of fresh air, pulling my lip up and out of the Dante's inferno of other wines in this particular tasting. Supple and immaculately balanced, every flavour, texture and beautifully nuanced fruits that are 100% within the varietal makeup, the tannins almost lustrous, so fine are they. Alcohol: 13.5%. Closure: screwcap. Date tasted: Mar 2019. Drink by: 2046. Price: $84. Rating: 98/100.


Sidewood Estate Shiraz 2017Region: Adelaide Hills Rating: 97/100CCFive clones, mainly selective-harvested, a small portion hand-picked and vineyard-sorted for whole bunches, matured in French oak (25% new) for 13 months. Seriously satisfying, every aspect explored and finessed, ripe black fruits the core. Alcohol: 14.5%. Closure: screwcap. Drink: to 2045. Price: $26. Rating: 97/100.


Brookland Valley Cabernet Merlot 2015Region: Margaret River Rating: 97/100CCEstate-grown, hand-picked, open-fermented, matured in French oak for 13 months. A wine of elegance and finesse, reflecting the 'do nothing' philosophy in its crafting. It's only medium-bodied, but the perfume of the bouquet tells you something's up and it's the purity of its cassis fruit that has the cyren call allure on the finish of the long, lingering palate. Alcohol: 13.5%. Closure: screwcap. Date tasted: Sep 2018. Drink by: 2035. Price: $59. Rating: 97/100.


Dexter Pinot Noir 2017Region: Mornington Peninsula Rating: 97/100CClear crimson-purple; wastes no time in laying siege with its fruit bouquet and (in particular) palate. It's hard to decide whether it's the dark berry (black cherry and blackberry) or the savoury texture and length that are the best points of a truly outstanding pinot.13.5%. Drink to 2032. Alcohol: 13.5% Price: $60. Rating: 97/100.


“The overall ripeness is perfection”, James Halliday

“This is a classic release”, James Halliday

“Supple and immaculately balanced”, James Halliday

"Seriously satisfying", James Halliday

“A wine of elegance and finesse”, James Halliday

“A truly outstanding pinot”, James Halliday

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Y A N G A R R A E S T A T E 9 9 P O I N T E R S We at Kemenys have been aware, for some considerable time, of the sheer quality of Yangarra wines. They seem to be growing in stature year by year under the masterful direction of Chief Winemaker Peter Fraser. Yangarra High Sands Grenache 2016 took out the 2020 Halliday Wine Companion Award for ‘Wine of the Year’, and Yangarra King’s Wood Shiraz 2017 was also in close contention. These two 99/100 point wines are made in miniscule quantities, and Kemenys has grabbed a tiny allocation which will be in very high demand.

They will not be available through our website because of this rarity. While stocks last, they will be limited to 2 bottles per customer, strictly by contacting a wine advisor on 13 8881. These superb wines will disappear quickly, so act quickly if you want some. Apologies in advance to those who miss out.

Yangarra Estate High Sands Grenache 2016Region: McLaren Vale Rating: 99/100CCCThis is the king of Australian grenache, and is not to be undertaken lightly. Deep, although clear, in colour, it has a rainbow of flavours, its deep roots probing the soil nearby for sustenance that will provide tannins and all things needed for the grapes to provide the magic evolution of the red flowers and spices of this wine. Alcohol: 14.5%. Closure: screwcap. Date tasted: Feb 2019. Drink by: 2036. Price: $150. Rating: 99/100.


Yangarra Estate King's Wood Shiraz 2017Region: McLaren Vale Rating: 97/100CCHand-picked from the certified biodynamic estate Block 12 on a fruit day, wild yeast-open fermented with 25% whole bunches, matured in a 2500l French foudre. It's impossible to find anything done or not done that would improve this superb wine. It's (only) medium-bodied, but fills the senses with its tantalising bouquet, always with something more to say, yet it pales into insignificance once you taste the wine. It takes intensity and length to a new horizon, a sip as complex as that of a Rare Rutherglen muscat. Alcohol: 13.5%. Drink by: 2052. Price $50. Rating: 99/100.


Tahbilk 1927 Vines Marsanne 2012Region: Goulburn Valley Rating: 97/100CCBrilliant gleaming straw-green; marsanne isn't an aromatic variety (nor is semillon), so even when 6yo, don't expect too much on the bouquet. Conversely, expect more, much more on the electrically charged palate. It is beautifully balanced, honeysuckle, lime, lemon, honey and ginger playing within a near-invisible net of acidity. Alcohol: 11%. Closure: screwcap. Date tasted: Sep 2018. Drink by: 2030. Price: $46. Rating: 97/100.


First Creek Winemakers Reserve Semillon 2018Region: Hunter Valley Rating: 98/100CCThe use of a heavy glass bottle for semillon is rare. The wine has a highly expressive bouquet, lemongrass and a haunting touch of spice, the palate building on the promise of the bouquet with citrus-tinged acidity that has already stamped the wine but with none of the sharp edges that can bring tears to the eyes of the unwary. A particular feature of the wine is its high alcohol, unusual, but works like a charm. Top gold Hunter Valley Wine Show '18. Alcohol: 12.5%. Closure: screwcap. Date tasted: Mar 2019. Drink to: 2038. Price: $60. Rating: 97/100.


Tahbilk Grenache Mourvedre Rosé 2018Region: Nagambie Lakes Rating: 96/100CCAn estate-grown 60/40% blend - the 2017 won the trophy for Best Rosé at the at the Queensland Wine Show and a gold medal at Sydney. Its quality derives from its purity (a rare term for rosé), balance and length, red fruits with a dusting of spice on the long, refreshingly dry palate. A coup for Tahbilk. Alcohol: 12.5%. Closure: screwcap. Date tasted: Sep 2018. Drink by: 2022. Price: $22. Rating: 96/100.


Toolangi Estate Pauls Lane Chardonnay 2018Region: Yarra Valley Rating: 98/100CCCrushed and pressed with full solids straight to oak (20% new), both primary and malolactic fermentations going through wild. It's a wondrous wine. Flinty, direct, pure and authoritative. It tastes of oatmeal, white peach, toffee apple and cedar wood though a) everything is cut and freshened by citrus and b) those flinty, struck match notes are stitched into every cranny. The finish, wow, it doesn't, or not in a hurry. One swallow brings a summer of flavour. Alcohol: 13.5%. Closure: screwcap. Date tasted: Feb 2019. Drink by: 2028. Price: $44. Rating: 98/100.

Campbell Mattinson, Halliday Wine CompanionRRP $44

Arras EJ Carr Late Disgorged 2003Region: Pipers River Rating: 98/100CCFirst fermentation in stainless steel. Gleaming straw-yellow; 6.5g/l dosage, disgorged Jun '15, and has acquired exceptional length to its toasted, buttery brioche, honey, spice and nut flavours. Despite its age, it has kept its freshness and vibrancy thanks to its core of acidity. Alcohol: 12.8%. Closure: cork. Date tasted: Sep 2018. Price: $200. Rating: 98/100.


Yangarra Estate Shiraz 2017Region: McLaren Vale Rating: 97/100CCFrom six estate blocks, 75% destemmed, every berry optically scrutinised by a very expensive piece of equipment that happily deals with any disease or other damage (say botrytis). Wild yeast-open fermented, plunged, 14 months in French oak (20% new). The pure singularity of this certified biodynamic wine has a different face to its King's Wood sibling. It relentlessly captures the senses with its dark spiced fruits, the aftertaste slowly diminishing. Alcohol: 14%. Closure: screwcap. Date tasted: Feb 2019. Drink by: 2047. Price: $35. Rating: 97/100.


"electrically charged palate", James Halliday

Top gold Hunter Valley Wine Show

“A coup for Tahbilk”, James Halliday

“One swallow brings a summer of flavour”, Campbell Mattinson

“Exceptional length” James Halliday

"Relentlessly captures the senses", James Halliday

“The king of Australian Grenache”, James Halliday"It takes intensity and length to a new horizon", James Halliday

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Secret Label Clare Valley Riesling 2018 (KSL 8713)Region: Clare Valley Rating: 95/100CCIt is fabulously expressed on the nose showing lemon peel, fresh apple, lime zest and blossom aromas, followed by a juicy palate that is vibrant and beautifully expressive. The wine is pristine and bright with youthful flavours, yet immediately approachable, backed by fine texture and crisp acidity. Charming and irresistibly attractive. At its best: now to 2028. Price: $20. Rating: 95/100.

Sam Kim, Wine OrbitRRP $20

Knappstein Riesling 2018Region: Clare Valley Rating: 93/100CLight, bright yellow colour, with a superbly fragrant aroma which suggests mandarin as well as a bouquet of dried flowers. It's soft and fruity in the mouth, finishing clean and dry, but is not dry to the point of austerity in the mouth. The faintest residual sweetness ensures ready drinkability. A delicious and approachable young riesling. Drink: 2018-2025. Price: $20. Rating: 91/100.

Huon Hooke, The Real ReviewRRP $20

Mitchell Sevenhill Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2012Region: Clare Valley Rating: 96/100CCRich, firm and showing excellent persistence. There are no queries over the wine's complexity either. Dust, herbs, a juicy flow of blackcurrant, earthen notes, tobacco characters. Toasty oak is a subtle influence at most. Eucalypt characters are there, as rising agents, without ever threatening to dominate. And tannin is a solid, majestic swirl through the back half of the wine. Alcohol: 14.5%. Closure: screwcap. Date tasted: Jan 2016. Drink by: 2027. Price: $30. Rating: 95/100.


Secret Label Clare Valley Shiraz 2017 (KSL 6072)Region: Clare Valley Rating: 95/100CCOffering fruit power as well as refinement, this splendidly expressed shiraz shows mixed berry compote, dark plum, vanilla, cedar and warm spice aromas on the nose, followed by a wonderfully flavoursome palate that is fleshy and supple. The wine offers terrific fruit purity combined with gorgeous oak infusion, backed by beautifully integrated fine tannins. Seductively aromatic and immensely delicious. At its best: now to 2030. Price: $25. Rating: 95/100.

Sam Kim,Wine OrbitRRP $25

Petaluma Hanlin Hill Riesling 2018Region: Clare Valley Rating: 95/100CCOne of Australia's finest examples of the noble variety. Sourced from Petaluma's single vineyard, Hanlin Hill, situated in Clare Valley. A delicate, floral wine displaying typical minerality and lemon lime intensity, rounded out by a slatey, minerally finish typical of the Hanlin Hill vineyard. A wonderful wine to enjoy in its youth, but will develop beautifully for decades to come.

Kemenys RRP $34

Mount Horrocks Shiraz 2014Region: Clare Valley Rating: 95/100CA complex array of flavours, textures and tangs. Everything is beautifully integrated and yet you can feel and appreciate the positive effect of whole bunches, oak and spice-shot tannin. This isn't your standard fare. It's measured, composed, lively and exquisitely well balanced. Alcohol: 14%. Date tasted: Feb 2016. Drink by: 2030. Price: $44. Rating: 95/100.


"charming and irresistibly attractive", Sam Kim

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Clare Valley

South Australia’s Clare Valley is one of Australia’s oldest and most beautiful wine regions. Nestled in the northern Mount Lofty Ranges, the Clare Valley’s vineyards were planted in the early 1840s.

The Clare has a warm, continental climate, with cool evening breezes. The wide variety of soil, aspect and altitude provides for the rich diversity of wine styles in both white and red wines. They range from rich terra rossa topsoil over limestone around the Watervale sub-region through to the famous, free-draining broken slate of the Polish River Hill.

The Clare Valley is home to many of Australia’s greatest rieslings, but the region is also responsible for a superbly structured cabernet sauvignon and shiraz.


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Taylors Estate Shiraz 2017Region: Clare Valley Rating: 92/100CIt has to be one of the most outstanding value for money shiraz around. Recent past vintages have also taken out the prestigious Great Australian Shiraz Challenge! True to its region and varietal. Its a soft and fleshy shiraz boasting a lively palate of juicy red berry fruits, plum and spice, along with subtle chocolate and savoury characters from the oak maturation. A versatile, food friendly shiraz for any occasion.

KemenysRRP $20

Jim Barry Lodge Hill Riesling 2019Region: Watervale Rating: 95/100CCThis is a step up from the standard Jim Barry Watervale Riesling. Jim Barry purchased the land for the Lodge Hill vineyard in 1977 as he was sure it would produce some of the best Riesling in Clare. Situated on the eastern ranges of the township of Clare, Lodge Hill is one of the highest vineyards in the Valley - at an altitude of 480 metres - and is famed for producing steely, minerally rieslings. 2019 is a top release. Leads with a citrus and silky line, wet slate and fresh ginger, finishing with a lingering minerality. A big two thumbs up from us.

KemenysRRP $25

Kilikanoon Killermans Run Shiraz 2017Region: Clare Valley Rating: 93/100CA classic, regionally inspired shiraz favoured by an excellent vintage. Brick red in colour with youthful crimson hues. Lifted aromas of red fruits, dark cherries, exotic spices and seductive French oak char enliven the senses. Richly textured and delivering well beyond expectations, the palate carries forward the flavours of dark cherries and licorice from the nose and combines further with additional layers of chocolate, cedary overtones, finely balanced tannins and a long persistent finish. Excellent value.

KemenysRRP $22

Taylors Winemakers Project Bordeaux Blend 2014Region: South Australia Rating: 95/100CCTWP stands for Taylors Winemaker's Project. When you let skilled winemakers off the leash to experiment in making wines that they want to drink you often get a great result - in this case, it is exceptional. Taylors winemakers have created a delicious red blend from Bordeaux's traditional varietals of: cabernet sauvignon, merlot, malbec and cabernet franc. A silky amalgam of blackcurrant and blueberries, spices, tobacco and smoky oak and excellent length. Extraordinary value drinking.

KemenysRRP $30

Jim Barry the Armagh Shiraz 2015Region: Clare Valley Rating: 97/100CSuper-ripe dark chocolate, raisiny, toasty and cooked-fruit aromas command the bouquet. A full-bodied but quite elegantly-crafted wine with tremendous intensity and distinction. There's a lot of toasty vanilla oak and it's full of character. In spite of the very ripe, opulent fruit and liberal oak it's still fresh and vibrant. A wine with a massive future. Closure: cork. Date tasted: May 2019. Drink: 2021-2039. Price: $325. Rating: 97/100.

Huon Hooke,The Real ReviewRRP $325

Kilikanoon Mort's Block Riesling 2017Region: Clare Valley Rating: 96/100CCHand-picked, free-run juice cold-settled. The bouquet wastes no time in establishing the region, variety and quality of this single vineyard, multi-block riesling. The floral bouquet leads into a palate of striking intensity, texture and structure, lime and lemon both claiming ascendancy, neither winning. Alcohol: 12.5%. Closure: screwcap. Date tasted: Sep 2018. Drink by: 2029. Price:$25. Rating: 96/100.

James Halliday,James Halliday's Top 100RRP $25

Taylors is the largest family-owned winery in the Clare Valley and was selected as one of the twelve members of the exclusive ‘Australia’s First Families of Wine’. Producing wine since the 1960s, Taylors have become one of Australia’s most awarded wineries, both locally and internationally. They boast a broad portfolio of wines, ranging from delicate whites, through to complex, concentrated reds.

Jim Barry Wines was established in 1959 by Jim and Nancy Barry and is also a distinguished member of ‘Australia’s First Families of Wine’. An innovative winery from the outset, Jim Barry rieslings are renowned as some of Australia’s finest, and reds such as the magnificent The Armagh Shiraz receive the highest critical acclaim.

Kilikanoon was founded in 1997 by winemaker and proprietor Kevin Mitchell. Kevin’s father, Mort, has been a huge influence on Kevin’s passion for winemaking, having planted and tended Kilikanoon’s source vineyards for over 40 years – including the famous ‘Mort’s Block’. This highly awarded winery is particularly famous for its wonderful rieslings and traditional Clare reds.

True to its region and varietalOne of the highest vineyards in the Clare Valley

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Vasse Felix Tom Cullity 2015Region: Margaret River Rating: 98/100CCThis wine is a powerhouse. Has elements of the 2013 with the graceful lines of the 2015 vintage. This was a low-yielding vintage and fruit was all wild fermented. Has a long, savoury structure, although the palate remains supple. Defined and poised in a classic cabernet profile. Best Drinking: Now to 2040. Price: $180. Rating: 98/100.


Vasse Felix Cabernet Sauvignon 2016Region: Margaret River Rating: 96/100CCPure and pristine fruit aromatics. Gorgeous detail and fragrance. The palate, laden with blueberries, redcurrants and cassis, is beautifully poised and balanced with all of the elements in perfect harmony. It's like a finely-tailored garment where nothing is out of place. It is drinking well now, though it will also age gracefully. Closure: screwcap. Drink: 2019-2027. Price: $47. Rating: 96/100.

Toni Paterson MW, The Real ReviewRRP $47

Vasse Felix Filius Chardonnay 2017Region: Margaret River Rating: 93/100C"Filius" translates to 'son of ' in Latin, reflecting the relationship between this wine and its premier 'father' - the Vasse Felix Estate Chardonnay. It shows many of hallmarks of chardonnay from Vasse Felix premier chardonnay vineyards. Bright, elegant fruit, subtle wild complexities and a tight acid structure, reflecting the vibrancy and purity of this variety in Margaret River. Top value chardonnay.

Kemenys RRP $28

Vasse Felix Classic Dry White 2018Region: Margaret River Rating: 92/100CA semillon/sauvignon blanc blend that for all the world looks like it has a slab of chardonnay included (it doesn't). The comings and goings of the Classic Dry White name could take a book to record. This is a nice wine. Alcohol: 12.5%. Closure: screwcap. Date tasted: Sep 2018. Drink by: 2022. Price: $19. Rating: 92/100.


Vasse Felix Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2018Region: Margaret River Rating: 95/100CCA powerful bouquet - lemons attacking from one angle with a pine-lime second wave. There's an attractive sulfide note here that's more often found in chardonnay. A roundness too. Oak adds seriousness and softness. This is quite delicious. A benchmark style. Closure: screwcap. Date tasted: Jun 2019. Drink: 2019-2025. Price: $26. Rating: 95/100.

Nick Butler,The Real ReviewRRP $26

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"This wine is a powerhouse", Ray Jordan

"Gorgeous detail and fragrance", Toni Paterson MW

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Established in 1967 by regional pioneer Dr Tom Cullity, Vasse Felix is Margaret River's founding wine estate. Vasse Felix's wines reflect the varietal strengths of Margaret River, with a focus on Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay, as well as Shiraz and Sauvignon Blanc / Semillon blends. All wines are vinified with minimal intervention and bottled within the

Estate’s winery, situated at their Home Vineyard overlooking the Wilyabrup Brook.

Virginia Willcock is now the Chief Winemaker behind some of Australia’s most critically acclaimed wines at Vasse Felix. She joined as Chief Winemaker in October 2006. Her love of winemaking emerged while growing up on a property in the Swan Valley, which included a hobby vineyard from which the family would make wine for their own consumption.

Virginia is one of the most awarded female winemakers in Australia, having been named ‘Gourmet Traveller WINE Australian Winemaker of the Year’ in 2012 (she was also a finalist in 2010), ‘Winemaker of the Year’ by The West Australian Good Wine Guide 2013, and ‘Winemaker of the Year’ in the 2017 Australian Women in Wine Awards. Virginia has now completed almost 30 vintages in Margaret River and her passion and expertise is evident on all the Vasse Felix wines.

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Secret Label Margaret River Shiraz 2017 (KSL 4832)Region: Margaret River Rating: 93/100CCThis beautiful shiraz first caught our attention with its showing at the 2018 Perth Royal Wine Awards scoring 95 points in blind tastings. When we tried it we could immediately see the attraction. It is a beautiful representation of Margaret River Shiraz, with its rich, spicy nose, dense mixed berry fruits and overall elegance. A great option for your daily dinner drop. When it comes to food matching, this more elegant, spicy shiraz style is far more at home with Asian cuisine than heavier reds. produced from one of the founding families of the Margaret River region. Our price is ridiculously low, so let's keep this on the low down.

Kemenys RRP $18

Since its emergence in the 1970s, Margaret River has become a source of some of the greatest Australian chardonnay and cabernet sauvignon, and many superb quality shiraz wines fly quietly under the radar.

The ideal geography, soil types and maritime climate provide the perfect conditions for thriving vineyards and outstanding wine production. The reds invariably show great structure and refinement, as well as great cellaring potential.

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Secret Label Margaret River Chardonnay 2016 (KSL 5663)Region: Margaret River Rating: 96/100CCOne of the original Chardonnay plantings (1972) in Margaret River, and the only vineyard that's sited on the river itself. Peach and lime, almond biscotti, a whisper of smoke and spice. Powerful but refined, with the crunch of mouth-watering stony acidity, and a strong current of white fruits rolling over it. There's oatmeal and almond softness, but that crystalline acidity pushes it long and fresh on the finish. It's a beautiful thing. Alcohol: 13.5%. Closure: screwcap. Date tasted: Aug 17. Drink: 2018-2026. Price: $60. Rating: 95/100.

Gary Walsh, The Wine Front RRP $60

Flowstone Chardonnay 2016Region: Margaret River Rating: 96/100CCQuickly establishing a reputation as one of Australia's best value chardonnays. From one single vineyard in Karridale, in the southern climes of Margaret River. This cooler part of the region gives flavours of pear and grapefruit, and more finesse and restraint to the palate. A serious chardonnay of complexity and balance, while retaining an elegantly structured palate. Would love this with BBQ crayfish tails with garlic butter.

Kemenys RRP $36

Cape Mentelle Cabernet Sauvignon 2016Region: Margaret River Rating: 98/100CCCape Mentelle has some very expensive, but very effective, grape sorting equipment, and this may be part of the reason for the purity and the singularity of this beautiful cabernet. It's all there, all laid out for you, blackcurrant/cassis fruit, spicy/earthy undertones and perfectly ripened tannins standing guard over the fruit. The oak is subtle, but has been carefully orchestrated. Alcohol: 14%. Tasted: Sept 2018. Drink By: 2051. Price: $98. Rating: 98/100.


Juniper Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2014Region: Margaret River Rating: 97/100CCThere's a whole world of dark fruit here, ranging from dark cherries to blackcurrants and then a ton of iodine, oyster shell and spices. Very dialed-in and grainy tannins complete the sleek shape, created by the laser-sharp acidity. Medium to full-bodied, long and vibrant. A blend of 88% cabernet sauvignon, 5.5% petit verdot, 3.5% malbec and 3% merlot. Drink in 2021. Rating: 96/100.

James Suckling, jamessuckling.comRRP $70

Juniper Estate Chardonnay 2017Region: Margaret River Rating: 96/100CCLots happening in this excellent chardonnay. There's a slightly funky aromatic at play here, then the palate features such beautiful textural qualities. It's creamy, with butterscotch and grapefruit mealy characters delivering the perfect touch. Light flick of struck match adds further complexity on the finish. Cellar: 10 years. Rating: 95/100.

Ray Jordan, The West Australian Wine Guide 2019RRP $40

Mark Messenger has been the Winemaker at Juniper

Estate since 1998. He has responsibility for production of all Juniper wines and is supported by an experienced team in the winery and the vineyard.

Mark was Assistant Winemaker at Cape Mentelle,

in Margaret River, from 1990 to 1998. Mark’s experience lies in

producing premium Margaret River wines, using the best quality grapes, oak and other materials, and that is his mission at Juniper Estate.

"It's a beautiful thing", Gary Walsh

A serious chardonnay

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"There's a whole world of dark fruit here", James Suckling

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Tyrrells Vat 47 Chardonnay 2017Region: Hunter Valley Rating: 97/100CCThis is right up there with the best recent vintages of Vat 47 for me (2009, 2013). I suspect it will be quite a thing with a few more years in bottle, and I'd suggest that the sweet spot is generally around five to ten years from vintage. Lime and melon, vanilla and spicy biscuit, kinda delivers that classic Vat 47 flavour profile, along with some cashew and a minor smokiness. Medium bodied, a little toast and nuts, but a fluid and glycerol feel with flinty texture, delightful mouth-perfume, and a fine long finish. Beautiful. Wait a few years, mind you. Wrote a score of 95+ or 96. Either or. Alcohol: 13%. Date tasted: Apr 2018. Drink: 2022 - 2032+. Price: $70. Rating: 96/100.

Gary Walsh, The Wine Front RRP $75

Tyrrells Vat 1 Semillon 2014Region: Hunter Valley Rating: 97/100CCOnly available to Wine Club members now, the main release 5 years down the track. Made from the estate's Short Flat Vineyard, the blocks dating back to '23, this is destined to add yet more trophies to the Tyrrell's warehouse of such tributes. Its balance and mouthfeel are remarkable, supple and juicy, yet cleansed by gently insistent acidity. Alcohol: 11.5%. Date tasted: 2 Sep 2014. Drink By: 2039. Price: $90. Rating: 97/100.


Tyrrells Vat 8 Shiraz Cabernet 2014Region: Hunter Valley Rating: 96/100CIf you put this in the cellar the chances of you being disappointed when it reaches maturity are almost zilch. It has character and balance and, from such an excellent year, has enough fruit to keep the engine humming along, long time. A beautiful medium-weight, filigreed wine. Alcohol: 14%. Date tasted: Feb 2016. Drink by: 2035. Rating: 95/100.


Tyrrells Vat 9 Shiraz 2017Region: Hunter Valley Rating: 97/100CCHand-picked, open-fermented, matured in new and 1yo 2700l French casks for 15 months. This is opulent and rich, bringing back memories of '59, '61, '65 and ;66 ('65 the standout). The black fruits are wrapped in velvet, the oak and tannins watching on enviously. A wonderful wine with its own part of history. Alcohol: 13.7%. Closure: screwcap. Date tasted: Jan 2019. Drink by: 2047. Price: $100. Rating: 97/100.


1960 Tyrrells Old Vine Distillery Block Semillon 2017Region: Hunter Valley Rating: 95/100CCA classic Hunter Valley semillon from the excellent 2017 vintage, showing a tightly structured palate with considerable length and breadth of citrus fruit flavours. This is sourced from one of Tyrrell's finest, dry-grown vineyards with the oldest plantings dating back to 1908, and was originally the site of the Hunter Valley distillery. This is one of Australia's finest semillons, and will evolve to reveal classic, toasty, bottle aged complexity over the next two decades. Only 1000 dozen made.

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Tyrrells Hunter Valley Shiraz 2017Region: Hunter Valley Rating: 96/100CCA brother to the '18 Hunter Valley Semillon, crushed and destemmed, open-fermented, pressed to large-format used casks. This is a rich yet tightly managed wine, placing all the emphasis on fruit fruit, precisely that which should be done, especially in a year such as this. If you buy it now - and you should - put not less than 50% in the cellar, and have a glass on me, recalling it only cost $25. Gold medal Hunter Valley Wine Show. Alcohol: 13.5%. Closure: screwcap. Date tasted: Jan 2019. Drink by: 2047. Price: $25. Rating: 96/100.


“Delivers that classic Vat 47 flavour profile”, Gary Walsh

“Its balance and mouthfeel are remarkable”, James Halliday

“A beautiful medium-weight, filigreed wine”, Campbell Mattinson

“A wonderful wine with its own part of history”, James Halliday

A classic Hunter Valley semillon from the excellent 2017 vintage

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Each year on the 1st July Tyrrell’s Wines will be celebrating the new vintage of the Winemaker’s Selection range. The Winemaker’s Selection range was created by third generation family member, Murray Tyrrell, in 1965 when he set out to designate the best wines from each vintage. This was done by naming them after the cask (or ‘vats’) in which they matured, such as Vat 1 Semillon and Vat 9 Shiraz.

These wines are only bottled in the years when Tyrrell’s believe that they are of the highest quality possible. Made with limited winemaker intervention, cellared in pristine conditions and released with what is considered to be a minimal bottle age, the Winemaker’s Selection has the ability to gracefully develop in bottle for many more years.

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Region: Hunter Valley Rating: 96/100CCThe wine is fabulously expressed on the nose showing delicate aromas of apple, dried grass and lemon pith, followed by a finely textured palate that is brilliantly focused and juicy. It is wonderfully poised with excellent fruit purity, finishing superbly long and mouth-watering. Closure: screwcap. Date tasted: June 2019. Drink: at its best: 2020 to 2030. Price: $30. Rating: 94/100.

Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Region: Orange Rating: 93/100CCA stylish chardonnay; the inviting bouquet shows golden peach, grapefruit, roasted cashew and oatmeal aromas, followed by a succulent palate that is elegant and flowing. Beautifully composed and expressed offering delightful fruit flavours together with savoury nuances. Date tasted: March 2019. At its best: now to 2022. Price: $30. Rating: 93/100.

Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Region: Hilltops Rating: 94/100CCSweetly fruited and fabulously aromatic, the bouquet shows dried cherry, plum, mushroom, vanilla and cedar characters with subtle gamey complexity. It is succulent and plump on the palate, complemented by silky mouthfeel and smooth tannins. Flavoursome and seductively savoury. Date tasted: March 2019. At its best: now to 2021. Price: $30. Rating: 94/100.

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Region: Hilltops Rating: 95/100CCCombining grace and power, this immensely appealing shiraz shows blackberry, plum, vanilla and roasted hazelnut aromas with seductive notes of dark spice and game. It is beautifully weighted on the palate, delivering layers of rich texture and delectable fruit flavours, superbly framed by fine-grained tannins. Date tasted: Jul 2019. At its best: 2020 to 2030. Price: $40. Rating: 95/100.

Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Region: Hunter Valley Rating: 96/100CCFrom the '65 Barry Drayton-planted Hillside Vineyard. Very dark purple red and bright. Fresh aromas of raspberry pip, black and red currants and wet red earth. It's very much medium-bodied, with soft savoury tannins and a just right acidity. Old vines, carefully made. A winning combo. Alcohol: 13.5%. Closure: screwcap. Date tasted: Jan 2019. Drink by: 2027. Price: $60. Rating: 95/100.

David Bicknell, Halliday Wine Companion

Region: Hunter Valley Rating: 95/100CCClean, fresh, almost peachy fruit along with aniseed and lime. It's flinty and fine boned with sparklingly pure acidity and excellent length of flavour. There's a suggestion of lettuce and grassiness, but it doesn't obscure the delicacy and finesse of this little gem. It's approachable now, in smash it with fish and chips kind of way, though it would seem a shame to do so. I liked it immediately. Suspect it's going to be grand. Alcohol: 10.9%. Closure: screwcap. Date tasted: Sep 2011. Drink: 2012 to 2031+. Rating: 94/100.

Gary Walsh, The Wine Front

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1960 Howard Park Ancient Soils Mount Barker Riesling 2015Region: Great Southern Rating: 96/100CCElegant and delicate, yet flavoursome and satisfying, the wine shows beautifully lifted notes of apple, grapefruit and lime zest on the nose, wonderfully supported by a finely textured palate that is persistent and mouth-watering. Bright, lingering and very appealing. At its best: now to 2025. Date tasted: May 2019. Rating: 94/100.

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Savvy Drop 2018Region: Marlborough Rating: 93/100CCA vibrant Marlborough savvy. Fresh gooseberry, and subtle tropical notes, touch of bell pepper, and dried herbs, on the nose. The palate displays fresh gooseberry, citrus, and passionfruit flavours dominate the palate, with crunchy acidity, fresh herbs, and long finish. Top value.

Kemenys RRP $15

1960 Mountadam Old Vine Ridge Block Chardonnay 2016Region: Eden Valley Rating: 96/100CCI liked the 2015 but I love the 2016. It's a special bottling made for Kemenys, in a batch of just 750 dozen. Mountadam is going from strength to strength under winemaker Helen McCarthy, and this is as good as it gets for anywhere near $20. It offers stone fruits and cashews and French oak with seamless integration; it's pitch perfect, nothing's overdone here, it's great drinking now and will be for the next 2 -3 years. Bargain. Rating: 95/100.

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Gibson Eden Valley Riesling 2018Region: Eden Valley Rating: 95/100CCThe aroma is fresh, youthful and reserved, but also clean and bright, with lemon pith and fresh herb touches. A hint of lavender. It's very tight, reserved and refined in the mouth, with crisp dryness and restraint, but the flavour is there, and it's tightly wound and long, promising much in the coming years. A refined, delicate, subtle but intense style of riesling that seems built to age. Closure: screwcap. Drink: 2020-2030. Price: $35. Rating: 95/100.


Peter Yealands Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2018Region: Marlborough Rating: 95/100CCThey've done it again. Crowned for the second consecutive year as New Zealand's best sauvignon blanc at the Marlborough Wine Show 2018. An intensely aromatic savvy showing guava, citrus and fresh grassy notes. Vibrant flavours of lemon, gooseberry and stonefruit, balanced with tight acidity. A smooth, long wine which deserves its accolades. Try it with Thai cuisine.

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Bleasdale Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2018Region: Adelaide Hills Rating: 94/100CCAdelaide Hills is renowned for producing outstanding cool climate Chardonnay. Bleasdale's senior winemaker has handpicked premium fruit from select Adelaide Hills vineyards which have been gently whole bunch pressed direct to premium French Oak. Attractive white peach, white nectarine and lemon aromas with nuances of pear, roasted almonds and bacon along with toasty oak. The palate shows huge, structured length of fruit with complex subtle nougat flavours, good acidity and balance. To be enjoyed over the next 3 to 4 years (especially with your favourite salmon dish). As always with Bleasdale, the value is immense.

Kemenys RRP $29

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Rockbare Shiraz 2016Region: McLaren Vale Rating: 94/100CThe wine is undeniably opulent and powerful, while remaining stylish and structured; lifted aroma of blackberry, blueberry compote, cocoa and cedary wood lead to a concentrated palate that is plush and flavoursome. It is mouthfilling and delicious with an impressively long velvety finish. At its best: now to 2026. Date tasted: May 2019. Rating: 95/100.


Tomich Hilltop Pinot Noir 2017Region: Adelaide Hills Rating: 94/100CCThe cool climate vineyards of Adelaide Hills are ideal for producing top quality pinot noir. Tomich have a great record with pinot, and this wine is no exception. Deep aromas of dark berry, earth and brown spices. Plenty of supple, sweet and tangy fruit on the palate, showing black cherry, sweet spice and savoury earthy characters. Fresh acidity and super-fine tannins pave the way to a persistent finish. Very nice.

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1960 Tahbilk Old Vine Eric's Blend Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2014Region: Central Victoria Rating: 95/100CCThis is seductively expressed on the nose showing dark plum, dried cherry, vanilla, tapenade and hazelnut characters, followed by a concentrated palate that is supple and flavoursome. It is beautifully maturing with excellent balance and complexity, offering terrific drinking. At its best: now to 2022. Date tasted: May 2019. Rating: 95/100.

Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Gibson the Dirtman Shiraz 2017Region: Barossa Valley Rating: 95/100CCOpen-fermented, hand-plunged, 5-7 days on skins, 30% fermented in American oak. Rich and luscious, velvety plum and blackberry fruit in the ascendant, not the oak. Interesting take on barrel fermentation, presumably standing the barrels up having knocked out the heads. Speaks more of the place than the vintage. Alcohol: 14.8%. Closure: screwcap. Date tasted: Jan 2019. Drink by: 2032. Price: $35. Rating: 94/100.


1960 Scotchmans Hill Mount Bellarine Pinot Noir 2015Region: Geelong Rating: 95/100CCNestled between the picturesque Port Phillip Bay and Bass Straight, the Scotchmans Hill vineyards are situated on an extinct volcano known as Mount Bellarine. The unique terroir, combining mineral-rich black clay volcanic soils and the cool southern maritime climate, creates perfect conditions for producing the intense flavours and classic structure of this concentrated and complex pinot noir. Only 1, 000 dozen made.

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Thorn Clarke Shotfire Quartage 2016Region: Barossa Valley Rating: 94/100CCCombining gorgeous fruit richness with subtle spicy complexity, the wine shows blackcurrant, plum, vanilla, anise and cedar characters on the nose, leading to a succulent palate that is plump and beautifully rounded. Reliably excellent every vintage, this latest offering displays excellent fruit intensity backed by silky texture and polished tannins, offering terrific drinking. At its best: now to 2026. Price: $28. Rating: 94/100.

Sam Kim, Wine OrbitRRP $28$19.60

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The Sydney Royal Wine Show is arguably the most important in Australia. Its combination of tradition and constant adaption to the ever-changing landscape of the wine industry always makes for results which elicit both wide agreement and robust argument. Whatever your stand, you can be assured that the team of judges has seen Australia’s best wines and analysed them with care and precision.

Here are some of the very best trophy winners from this year’s Sydney Royal.

Two Rivers Stone's Throw Semillon 2019Region: Hunter Valley Rating: 95/100CC

• Trophy, Best Value White, Royal Sydney Wine Show 2019

Pale straw green in colour. This wine shows classic Hunter Semillon aromas of lime and lemon. The palate is tightly structured with crisp fresh citrus flavours and a zesty long persistent finish. This wine consistently wins multiple awards including the trophy for Best Value White at this year’s Sydney Royal Wine Show 2019.

Kemenys RRP $20

Morris Old Premium Rare Liqueur Muscat 500mlRegion: Rutherglen Rating: 100/100CCC

• Trophy, Best Fortified, Sydney Royal Wine Show 2019

This has a tsunami of luscious spices, raisins dipped in chocolate, and dried fruit flavours, yet has enhancing freshness, length and a bright finish, rancio in high relief. This has to be given 100 points.

James Halliday, The AustralianRRP $90

Jacobs Creek Le Petit Rosé 2018Region: Barossa Valley Rating: 97/100CC

• Trophy, Best Rose, Royal Sydney Wine Show 2019

Made in the French provence style. A blend of pinot noir, grenache and mataro. Pale salmon-pink hue. Fresh aromas of summer berries, apple and spice. Loads of vibrant raspberry, strawberry and cherry flavours. Its crisp and dry with a firm acid backbone. It win of the Leslie Kemenys trophy at Royal Sydney followed its trophy for Best Rosé at the Royal Queensland Wine Show. Bargain rosé.

Kemenys RRP $17

Josef Chromy Pinot Noir 2017Region: Northern Tasmania Rating: 95/100C

• Trophy, Best Pinot Noir, Sydney Royal Wine Show 2019

Best Pinot Noir at the 2019 Sydney Royal Wine Show. Sourced from the Josef Chromy estate vineyard at Relbia, northern Tasmania. Subtle nose of concentrated red berry fruits with hints of spice. The palate is full with vibrant cherry and raspberry flavours generously textured with sweet red fruit, savoury cinnamon spice and subtle oak. Refreshing acidity is followed by a long finish.

Kemenys RRP $38

Heathcote Estate Shiraz 2017Region: Heathcote Rating: 97/100CC

Sydney Royal Wine Show 2019 Trophies:

• Best Wine of Show• Best Red Wine• Best Shiraz• Best Single Vineyard Wine• Best State Show Wine

Crafted from an assortment of clones across five separate plots, divvied into select parcels to create, in all, nine batches of pre-blended wine. Fermented in open and closed fermenters with a dash of whole-cluster fruit, before transfer to a variety of French wood for a year of maturation. The result is a lustrous shiraz. Magenta. Dark berry fruit aromas flecked with mint and bitter chocolate, segue to a rich mid-palate of licorice strap, varnished leather and chewy tannins doused in coffee grind, servicing an emphatic finish. This needs time. Far fresher than past years. Alcohol: 14%. Closure: screwcap. Date tasted: Dec 2018. Drink by: 2033. Price: $45. Rating: 95/100.

Ned Goodwin, Halliday Wine CompanionRRP $45

McGuigan Bin 9000 Semillon 2013Region: Hunter Valley Rating: 99/100CCCSydney Royal Wine Show 2019 Trophies:

• Best Semillon• Best Mature White• Best NSW Wine

There is something magical about Bin 9000. At about 6 years of age it has begun cleaning up on the domestic and international show circuit. The 2013 has won an astonishing 13 trophies and 34 gold medals. However it is the huge accolades that it has most recently won that shows it has hit its peak. Three trophies at the 2019 Sydney Royal Wine Show for Best Semillon, Best Mature White and Best NSW Wine. This was followed up only one week later with a further three trophies at the Hunter Valley Wine Show 2019 including Best White Wine of Show. The accolades speak for themselves. The magic of Hunter Semillon of course is that it takes on a golden colour after some bottle ageing and develops delicious honey and toast characters. This still has a long way to go.

Kemenys RRP $50

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Dog Point Pinot Noir 2016Region: Marlborough Rating: 96/100CCFragrant, aromatic pinot noir with seductive floral, cherry and subtle spicy flavours. Delicately succulent wine that has clearly been made with a light touch but has impressive power and a lengthy finish. This wine has the X-factor - every sip is even better than the last. Drink: 2018-2023. Rating: 96/100.

Bob Campbell MW, The Real ReviewRRP $52

Chard Farm the Viper Pinot Noir 2015Region: Central Otago Rating: 97/100CCDelicately scented pinot noir with a lifted floral and red rose aroma together with cherry, raspberry, spice and thyme characters on the palate. Wonderful purity and an ethereal texture, the wine has surprising power and a very lengthy finish. Delicious now but no rush. Closure: screwcap. Drink: 2018-2023. Price: $80. Rating: 97/100.


Marchand & Burch Villages Pinot Noir 2018Region: Great Southern Rating: 95/100CMarchand & Burch is a collaboration of two old friends, Burgundian winemaker Pascal Marchand and Jeff Burch from Howard Park. 2018 was an excellent vintage in the Great Southern and has delivered an exceptional M&B Villages Pinot Noir. Pretty and ethereal notes of rose petal and violets yield to lively red berry and ripe cherry fruits, further enhanced with a smoky note. Energetic and bouncy, the palate is a burst of flowers, sweet fruits, aromatic spices, and savouriness. Quality pinot.

Kemenys RRP $39

Pegasus Bay Prima Donna Pinot Noir 2015Region: Canterbury Rating: 98/100CCThis is stunningly beautiful; the complex bouquet shows sweet cherry, dark plum, vanilla, hazelnut and smoked game characters. It is sumptuous on the palate with rich texture and flowing mouthfeel, offering awesome power as well as elegance, superbly complemented by velvety mouthfeel and polished tannins. Rating: 97/100.


By Farr Sangreal Pinot Noir 2017Region: Geelong Rating: 98/100CCEach year the same descriptive notes come to mind for this wine: seductive, perfumed, seamless balance and moreish. It is a site that wavers very little in more difficult vintages and excels in the great ones-this is the backbone of By Farr wines. The alluring characters of this vineyard, combined with red fruits, whole bunch, acidity and oak, have produced a beautifully interwoven expression of site and vintage. That's what it's all about.

Kemenys RRP $85

By Farr Farrside Pinot Noir 2017Region: Geelong Rating: 97/100CA meld of Dijon clones and the domestic stalwart, MV6, this abuts the lauded Sangreal Vineyard, albeit, the vines are younger, of a cooler disposition and hailing from darker soils over a limestone substrata. Hand-harvested and fermented under the aegis of wild yeast with a good whack of whole-bunch fibre, this exotic and sturdy pinot was ten raised in Allier wood for 18 months or so, with a single racking. Darker fruit allusions in a pinot context, corralled by an expensive kirsch richness across the mid-drift, hints of orange zest acidity, ginger and ample clove, cinnamon and turmeric-clad tannins, slinky, a bit edgy and expansive. Alcohol: 13%. Drink by: 2025. Price: $82. Rating: 95/100.

Ned Goodwin, Halliday Wine CompanionRRP $85

The Farr estate is located in the Moorabool Valley between Geelong and Ballarat, 100km southwest of Melbourne. Gary and Robyn Farr purchased the original property in 1994 and the second section in 1998 with an additional land purchased in 2011 by second generation Farrs, Nick & Cassie. They grow viognier, chardonnay, pinot noir, gamay and shiraz, but it’s fair to say that despite the excellence of all their wines, pinot noir is the jewel in the crown.

Their wines are highly sought-after, both locally and overseas, and are always in limited supply.

Finding the best pinots has become a bit of an obsession here at Kemenys. Once upon a time, not so long ago, you could count the number of exceptional Australian and New Zealand pinots on one hand. As winemakers have come to identify the top pinot growing regions and the best combination of tradition and technology in the winery, the quality of their pinot noir has reached a world-class calibre.

It’s a pleasure for us to evaluate so many lovely pinots, and come up with the following selection of our favourites.

"Has the X-factor", Bob Campbell MW

"Wonderful purity", Bob Campbell MW

Delightful pinot

"Stunningly beautiful", Sam Kim

Beautifully interwoven expression of site and vintage

"Slinky, a bit edgy and expansive", Ned Goodwin

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Craggy Range

Craggy Range Te Muna Road Vineyard Pinot Noir 2015Region: Martinborough Rating: 96/100CCAbsolutely delicious pinot noir, with lifted red and black berry fruits together with an appealing floral and rose petal influence. A concentrated but supple wine in a high energy style and with an appealingly smooth texture. Quite complex with a lengthy finish. Drink: 2017-2022. Rating: 96/100.


Craggy Range Gimblett Gravels Vineyard Te Kahu Bordeaux Blend 2016 Region: Hawkes Bay Rating: 98/100CCThis is in hot international demand, and allocations are extremely limited. Not surprising as 16000 wines from across the globe were entered into the Decanter World Wine Awards 2019 and only 50 are given Decanter's Best in Show trophy - and this stunning Bordeaux blend is one of them. In rating this 97 points, the Decanter judges said "this was a wine which convinced our judges that all the hard work that has gone into Bordeaux varieties (alongside Syrah) in Gimblett Gravels is beginning to pay off. The 63% of Merlot sings out in its soft, seductive black-cherry and black-plum fruits. The soft wealth on the palate is very impressive too... Real 'pleasure wine', yet never simple".

Kemenys RRP $34

Craggy Range Sophia 2015Region: Hawkes Bay Rating: 97/100CCA super-smooth blend of merlot, cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc with dense, complex mixed red berries, blackcurrant, floral, violet, anise, spice, cedar, new leather and nutty oak flavours. A powerful wine that's impressive now but shows obvious cellaring potential. Drink: 2017-2025. Rating: 97/100.


Craggy Range Gimblett Gravels Vineyard Syrah 2016Region: Hawkes Bay Rating: 97/100CCDeep, bold purple/red colour, with a powerful sweet oak and ripely spicy, plummy fruit bouquet. Traces of nutmeg and mixed spices. The wine is full-bodied and firm, with lashings of tannin and grip, which lasts long on the farewell. A powerful, concentrated wine which has absolutely no fear of tannin. It cries out for a little cellar-time. Superb. Closure: screwcap. Drink: 2019-2036. Price: $45. Rating: 97/100.


Craggy Range Kidnappers Vineyard Chardonnay 2018Region: Hawkes Bay Rating: 94/100CThe Kidnappers Vineyard is situated beneath Cape Kidnappers in New Zealand's famous Hawkes Bay region. The maritime climate and sandy soils provide ideal growing conditions for chardonnay. The 2018 chardonnay has fresh aromas of ripe citrus and stone fruit. The palate is elegant but complex, with bright grapefruit and lemon, white nectarine and restrained nutty oak. Smooth and fresh, it’s a great drink now and over the next five years.

Kemenys RRP $32

Craggy Range Te Muna Road Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2018Region: Martinborough Rating: 94/100CAs Matt Stafford (Craggy Range chief winemaker) points out "we chase complexity in our Sauvignon...". Grown on the lower terrace at Te Muna Road vineyard, this wine shows a unique level of texture and complexity. The cooler climate of Martinborough ensures the wine is aromatic with steely minerality while the rocky soils gives intensity of the fruit. Brilliant with fresh oysters or spicy Asian salads.

Kemenys RRP $32

Craggy Range is a family owned winery established in 1998 and situated in the shadow of the spectacular Te Mata Peak in the premium wine growing area of Hawke’s Bay New Zealand. Craggy Range produces a collection of iconic wines from multiple regions in New Zealand. Owner Terry Peabody and his family pursued the single vineyard approach to winemaking, planting on green fields and bare land ensuring a focus on quality from the very beginning.

New Zealand, with its diversity of soils types offers the perfect location to plant vines. From the stony, warm soils of the Gimblett Gravels in Hawke's Bay to the volcanic, clay soils of Te Muna Road in Martinborough these exceptional vineyards produce wines with amazing aromatics, purity and complexity.

The wines, produced for the Prestige and Family Collections are pure expressions of the unique terroir in which they were grown.

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"Absolutely delicious pinot noir", Bob Campbell MW

"A powerful wine", Bob Campbell MW

“A powerful, concentrated wine”, Huon Hooke

Hawkes Bay chardonnay at its best

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Domain La Suffrene Bandol Rosé 2018Region: Cotes de Provence Rating: 97/100CC"The art of Rosé is the art of understatement, the art of creating a drinkability so complete that it almost contrives to efface its own origins. Almost. Yet it's a mark of the greatness of this rosé that those origins do linger - namely the distinguished clay-marl terraces of Bandol, and the contentment of the Mourvedre which so relishes growing there. This is a deeper salmon than many of its peers, with scintillatingly peachy-floral fruits. The origins come through most clearly in the palate, with its sustained shaping structure from those contented Mourvedre vines. The Grenache, meanwhile, has brought wealth and fleshy Cinsault charm. It adds up to an irresistible whole. 97 Points. Trophy, Best Rosé in Show.

Decanter World Wine Awards 2019RRP $50

AIX Rosé Vin de Provence 2018Region: Cotes de Provence Rating: 95/100CThe hit sensation from Provence. From the renowned appellation AOP Coteaux d'Aix en Provence this is a fragrant and beautifully structured rosé. The nose is fresh and fragrant, delicate yet youthful and offers classy notes of watermelon, strawberry and flowers. The softest hint of Carignan was added to the classical Provence blend of Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault to give the release an even more profound depth - a serious rosé and an affordable everyday little luxury.

Kemenys RRP $32

Devils Ridge Block 1 Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir Rosé 2017Region: Adelaide Hills Rating: 93/100CCMade in the provence style this a pale salmon, dry pinot rosé from one of the First Families of Wine. Vibrant summer berry aromas with some fresh herb and spice. Beautifully light and crisp, with fresh, tangy flavours of strawberry, raspberry and spice. Smooth, dry and supple, with balanced acidity, it should be served well-chilled. Pure refreshment at an exceptional price.

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Chateau de Libran Provence Rosé 2017Region: Cotes de Provence Rating: 94/100CCChateau de Libran, property of the Pellegrin's family, built in 1830 is located in the heart of the vineyards of Aix en Provence. Restrained and delicately expressed. Instantly appealing on the nose with strawberry and raspberry characters with subtle savoury complexity. Lovely fruit purity finishing persistent and delightfully crisp. This dry style of rosé is perfect for our summers, served chilled and enjoy on its own or with fresh seafood. Provence rosé at a sensational price.

Kemenys RRP $30

Arras Rosé 2007Region: Tasmania Rating: 97/100CFirst fermentation 92% in stainless steel, 8% in new French barriques; disgorged December '17. It immediately proclaims its class; the flowery/spicy/biscuity bouquet translates directly into the elegant, finely detailed palate. The flavours seem airborne in the mouth before landing on and driving the long finish. Alcohol: 12%. Tasted: Sep 2018. Price: $92. Rating: 97/100.


Chateau D'Esclans Whispering Angel Rosé 2018Region: Cotes de Provence Rating: 97/100CCThe world's greatest rosé has landed at Kemenys. A pale partridge eye pink. The palate is refined and elegant with faint cherry nuances and beautifully integrated balancing acidity. This superb rosé is made from a blend of old vines grown on the Esclans estate by Burgundian winemaking techniques resulting in a brilliantly rounded and expressive Provence rosé. Standard fare on all Super Yachts out of St Tropez!

Kemenys RRP $50

Rosé continues its prodigious rise in popularity, especially at this time of year. It’s such a versatile wine style, with the knack of matching just about any type of cuisine, while also serving beautifully as a solo refresher.

Of course, Provence is the spiritual home of rosé , but there are other brilliant rosé s from other French regions such as Bandol, and don’t forget our home-grown rosé s which are generally world class, pale salmon-pink beauties .

The Arras Rosé 2007 is clearly the finest Australian sparkling rosé on the market, with its mature complexity and fresh, intense flavours,

The rosé express is taking on plenty more passengers, so hop on board and enjoy the ride.

Trophy, Best Rosé in Show, Decanter World Wine Awards 2019

The hit sensation from Provence

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"it immediately proclaims its class", James Halliday

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Sangiovese is an Italian red wine grape varietal. It is Italy’s most popular variety and is best known as the main ingredient of Tuscany’s world famous Chianti wines.

In the 1960s the CSIRO was instrumental in trialling sangiovese in Australia. There has been a great uptake of the variety in many Australian wine regions. Spectacular wines from South Australia, Victoria’s King Valley and

Western Australia, in particular, have shown that sangiovese is here for the long run. The variety makes rich, red-fruited wines, with savoury and herbal characters with assertive tannins. These are qualities which make sangiovese such a great food wine.

Here are some excellent local and Italian sangiovese for your enjoyment.

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1960 Poggiotondo Chianti Riserva DOCG 2016Region: Tuscany Rating: 96/100CCPoggiotondo is the family estate of Alberto Antonini, one of the most revered winemakers in the world. Alberto was selected by his winemaking peers, in a Decanter magazine survey, as one of the world's top five winemakers. The sangiovese grapes are meticulously sourced from selected rows of low yielding vineyards. Chianti's 'Riserva' classification requires extended ageing in oak barrels, which has enhanced the wine's beautiful black fruit flavours and elegant spices. An endearing Poggiotondo Family Estate Chianti Riserva. Only 320 dozen made.

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Farnese Fantini Sangiovese 2018Region: Abruzzo & Molise Rating: 92/100CSangiovese is usually associated with the classic Chianti wines of Tuscany. Here it has been grown by Farnese in Abruzzo on the Adriatic coast. It is softer, less earthy than Chianti but it has an instant appeal. Cherry fruit, soft tannins and requisite acidity give it that certain Italian zip. It is a fun drink for pasta and pizza. At its price it is the complete package really.

Kemenys RRP $18

Coriole Sangiovese 2018Region: McLaren Vale Rating: 94/100CDeep red-purple colour, bright and young. The bouquet is very fresh and bright and loaded with fresh dark berry aromas, a tickle of star anise and a hint of dried herb and mixed spice. A lovely spectrum of aroma and flavour, the firm tannin spine perfectly balanced and running the length of the palate. Very long. Outstanding wine, a classic in the making. Tasted: July 2019. Alcohol: 14.2%. Drink: 2019-2035. Rating: 96/100.


Poggio Anima Belial Sangiovese IGT 2017Region: Tuscany Rating: 94/100CLove the labels. One of the four crown princes of hell it is believed that Belial is the purest definition of 'lawlessness. 'The correlation is that much of what has come to be known as 'IGT' is simply lawless - people blending international varietals with indigenous varietals. Anyway, this is pure Tuscany. It smells and tastes of sun kissed red berry fruit; it's dry, earthy, and delicious. After it continues to open, scents of cherry cola, minerals and spice emerge. Swirl that essence along with the red fruit, and there's simply no way you won't be transported to therolling hills of Tuscany.

Kemenys RRP $22

Da Vinci Rosso Montalcino 2017Region: Tuscany Rating: 94/100CSangiovese sourced from the small hillside in the commune of Montalcino, near Siena. Deep purple red in colour. Fruity bouquet with red berry notes. Very well structured, yet soft, long-lasting flavour with smooth, velvety tannins. Overall it has excellent structure and great personality. A top "young brunello".

Kemenys RRP $38

Barone Ricasoli Chianti 2017Region: Tuscany Rating: 93/100

Barone Ricasoli is one of Chianti's most important producers; certainly the most important historically, with a remarkable story that goes back well beyond the 12th century. The most historic of wine castles, Castello di Brolio and its remarkable 250 hectare Chianti Classico vineyard, has been the home to the Ricasoli family since 1141. Brilliant ruby red with purplish tinges. Highly aromatic with notes of cherry, blackberry, violet and sweet tobacco. Pleasant and fresh palate with evident hints of ripe red fruit. Spicy tones in the finish.

Kemenys RRP $30

The first Chianti Riserva under $20?

At its price it is the complete package

"A classic in the making", Huon Hooke

This is pure Tuscany

A top "young brunello".

One of Chianti's most important producers

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Coppo Moscato di Asti DOCG Canelli 2016 (375ml) Region: Asti Rating: 93/100CMoscato d'Asti is produced in the province of Asti in Northern Italy. Of the 52 townships that may carry the denomination Moscato DOCG, only 22 are included in the prestigious subzone of Canelli (where Moscato has been cultivated since the 13th century). A light spritz and luscious, vibrant fruit flavours (not overtly sweet). A versatile accompaniment to a variety of foods. Works well with a platter of creamy textured cheese or use its sweetness to tame the heat in spicy dishes. Italy in a glass.

Kemenys RRP $25

AIX Rosé Vin de Provence 2017 (375ML)Region: Cotes de Provence Rating: 95/100CThe hit sensation from Provence. From the renowned appellation AOP Coteaux d'Aix en Provence this is a fragrant and beautifully structured rosé. The nose is fresh and fragrant, delicate yet youthful and offers classy notes of watermelon, strawberry and flowers. The softest hint of Carignan was added to the classical Provence blend of Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault to give the release an even more profound depth - a serious rosé and an affordable everyday little luxury.

Kemenys RRP $18

Thorn-Clarke Sandpiper Shiraz 2018 (375ml)Region: Barossa Rating: 94/100CCThe Thorn-Clarke Sandpiper Shiraz is one of the most consistently excellent wines in the business. The 2018 lives up to the hype, overdelivering on every level at this tiny price. Deep, ripe red and black fruit aromas, with earth, chocolate and spice. Bursting with rich cherry and plum fruit, spices, gentle oak and fine tannins. Delicious drinking.

KemenysRRP $12

Shaw & Smith Shiraz 2016 (375ml)Region: Adelaide Hills Rating: 96/100CCVibrant purple-black; seduces with swathes of dark cherries dipped in kirsch, florals, ferrous and woodsy spices, with toasty oak sewn to the shape of the fuller-bodied palate. Everything is in its place, creating an immaculate whole - the fine-grained tannins, the length, the freshness and detail. It's polished and totally convincing. Alcohol: 14.5%. Closure: screwcap. Date tasted: Jan 2018. Drink by: 2028. Rating: 97/100.

Jane Faulkner, Halliday Wine CompanionRRP $25

William Fevre Chablis 2017 (375ml)Region: Chablis Rating: 95/100CCOne of the greatest domains in Chablis founded by William Fevre in 1957 and its vineyard holdings include 12 hectares of premier cru and 16 hectares of grand Cru vines. The domaines fruit is harvested by hand, a rarity in Chablis, and rigorously sorted at the winery to ensure the highest quality. Combining lovely fruitiness with an attractive freshness and characteristic minerality. Very elegant bouquet, developing citrus, white-fleshed fruit and floral notes. Fresh and supple, the wine is marked by mineral notes that are typical of the appellation.

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Pol Roger Reserve Brut NV (375ml) Region: Epernay Rating: 95/100CNow this half bottle is handy if you wish to toast yourself. Pol Roger is one of the world's powerhouse champagne houses. Famously quoted by the likes of Winston Churchill and the champagne of choice for Her Majesty the Queen. An equal blend of chardonnay, pinot noir and pinot meunier, with addition of 20% reserve wines. It is impressively fresh and vivacious with more depth than most aperitif styles.

KemenysRRP $48

Yabby Lake Chardonnay 2016 (375ml)Region: Mornington Peninsula Rating: 95/100CFour clones (Mendoza, P58, 96 and 76), hand-picked, whole bunch-pressed, wild-fermented (no mlf) in French puncheons (20% new), matured for 11 months. Terrific drive, focus and length, mouthwatering in its intensity. Pink grapefruit and white fleshed stone fruit are at the centre of attention. Alcohol: 12.5%. Date tasted: Mar 2017. Drink by: 2024. Rating: 95/100.


Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve NV (375ml)Region: Montagne de Reims Rating: 97/100CCIn searching for any other entry non-vintage cuvee to which to compare it, I can fathom none short of the mesospheric heights of Krug itself. In sheer age (current Krug Grande Cuvee is only one year older) and depth of reserves, this Charles Heidsieck splendidly upholds its elevated position among Champagne's richer NVs... In sheer, breathtaking calibre for the price, this is the greatest Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve I can remember. It deserves to be the house champagne we all have chilled perpetually at the ready this year. Rating: 96/100.

Tyson Stelzer, The Champagne Guide 2018-2019RRP $60

Wine in half-bottles is a very handy thing. How often have you arrived home from work, felt like a relaxing glass of wine, and changed your mind because you didn’t really want to open the full-sized bottle. You would have opened a half-bottle in a flash.

‘Halves’ are also great to take restaurants. The reduced volume allows you to choose a few different wines to match various courses, without any wastage.

The richness of some dessert wines often makes it difficult to finish a bottle, so halves are a perfect option.

Here is a collection of some classic wines, which we can offer you in half-bottles.

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Italy in a glass

The hit sensation from Provence

One of our go-to reds

“Everything is in its place, creating an immaculate whole”, Jane Faulkner

Chablis? Don't mind if I do.

Very handy if you wish to toast yourself

“Terrific drive, focus and length”, James Halliday

“Sheer, breathtaking calibre for the price”, Tyson Stelzer

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Chandon Blanc de Blancs NVRegion: Yarra Valley Rating: 93/100

Typical Chandon quality and style. Fresh citrus, sweet herb, spring blossoms and bakery aromas open up proceedings. They're followed up by gorgeous lemon and lime flavours combined with nuts, apple and ripe stone fruit. Plenty of fresh, cleansing acidity runs through the creamy texture. A wine suitable with white meat or vegetarian dishes - or it's a great aperitif. Class.

Kemenys RRP $33

Pirie Sparkling NVRegion: Northern Tasmania Rating: 95/100CC100% Tasmanian, 55% chardonnay, 45% pinot noir, 5% fermented in French puncheons, on tirage four and a half years. Balances line and length, freshness and complexity to perfection, with a bewitching array of white flowers, almond, quince and citrus, the finish long and precise. Deserves its trophy and six gold medals from major shows. Alcohol: 12.5%. Closure: cork. Price: $32. Rating: 96/100.


Wolf Blass Red Label Chardonnay Pinot Noir Premium Cuvee NVRegion: South Australia Rating: 91/100CCThe wine press wax lyrical, year after year about the quality of this classic blend of of chardonnay and pinot noir. It's a refreshingly balanced style that showcases the lemon, pear and peach flavours of chardonnay and pinot noir to compelling effect. Sparkling expert, Tyson Stelzer says that "this is singly the wine I recommend more often than any other for big receptions where budget is everything" and going on to say "long the best sub-$10 sparkling on the shelves".

Kemenys RRP $14

Australian’s are so very fortunate to have such a great selection of local and international sparkling wines available at such reasonable prices.

From local legends such as Pirie, to the Kiwi masterpiece from Quartz Reef, there is beautiful drinking.

Special mention goes to the superb Chateau Tanunda Grand Cuvee Blanc de Blancs Vintage 2009 which shows the huge benefits of bottle age for quality sparkling wine. This wine is simply amazing – so fresh and vital after a decade in bottle, with still a long life ahead – and at a ridiculously low price for a wine of this standing.

Quartz Reef Methode Traditionnelle NVRegion: Central Otago Rating: 95/100CCIncredible intensity, inward concentration, a knife edge of acidity in finely wrapped layers of toastiness, marzipan, brioche with a sleek, lean profile of green apple and citrus. Fine, fine bubbles add dimension and freshness. Aside its precision, it's gorgeous to drink, refreshing the palate with each sip, leaving lingering detail of the presence of the wine. Insanely good drinking. It's fine wine personified. Kudos here. Alcohol: 12.5%. Closure: cork. Date tasted: Dec 2017. Drink: to 2027+. Price: $39. Rating:95/100.

Mike Bennie, The Wine Front RRP $39

Chateau Tanunda Grand Cuvee Blanc de Blancs Vintage 2009Region: Barossa Valley Rating: 95/100CCA gorgeous expression offering richness and complexity; the inviting bouquet shows lemon peel, rockmelon, oatmeal and brioche characters, leading to a beautifully weighted palate that is finely textured and delightfully flowing. It is flavoursome and persistent, perfectly framed by bright acidity. At its best: now to 2024. Date tasted: May 2019. Price: $35. Rating: 95/100.


Fantinel One & Only Prosecco 2017Region: Friuli-Venezia Giulia Rating: 94/100CThis is for those seriously into drinking Prosecco. Vintage, single vineyard, hand-harvested prosecco from a selection of best grapes grown at the Fantinel Estate in the Friuli region. Displays fine persistent bubbles with an austere of ripe green fruits, mingled with sweet scented flower on the nose. The palate is intense with disciplined framework, mouth filling juicy green apple, locked in with ripe pear, balanced acidity finishing clean and very fresh. Gold medal winner at the Sommelier Wine Awards 2019.

Kemenys RRP $30

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"Freshness and complexity to perfection", James Halliday

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Dom Perignon Vintage Millesime Brut 2008Region: Epernay Rating: 98/100CThe best Dom since 2002. A vintage with very restrained, powerful style that has been released non-sequentially after the 2009. This has a lighter stamp of highly curated, autolytic, toasty aromas than many recent releases. Instead, this delivers super fresh and intense aromas of lemons, grapefruit and blood-orange peel. Incredible freshness here. The palate has a very smoothly delivered, berry-pastry thread with light, sweet spices, stone fruit and fine citrus fruit. This really delivers. Drink now or hold. Rating: 98/100.

James Suckling, jamessuckling.comRRP $279

Pol Roger Cuvee Sir Winston Churchill 2008Region: Epernay Rating: 99/100CCOne of the great Champagnes both for its richness and its longevity, this latest incarnation is superb. The wine's richness is linked to the ripe fruit and the dominance of Pinot Noir in the blend. It also shines in the perfect balance between the texture, the minerality and the integration of the fruit. It can be enjoyed now, but it will be better from 2020 and then for many years to come. Rating: 100/100.

Roger Voss, Wine EnthusiastRRP $400

Piper Heidsieck Vintage 2008Region: Montagne de Reims Rating: 96/100CCBright, medium yellow colour with a strongly toasty bouquet, even a trace of slightly burnt-toast. The palate is full and rich and strong, with big, mouthfilling flavour and real generosity. This is a superb full-bodied wine, and it finishes very dry and cleansing. Long and satisfying. A good food wine - it has real palate strength and backbone. Price: $125. Rating: 96/100.


Bollinger La Grande Annee Vintage 2008Region: Epernay Rating: 98/100CAn exquisite Champagne. The balance between fruit and toasty aged complexities is outstanding. A powerful wine but it seems a touch less bold and overt than usual, and more subtle. It's youthful, penetrating, vibrant and very long on palate. Layered toast, biscuit, lemon, citrus and roasted nut characters, overlain by a waft of sherry aldehyde. The finish is trademark Bollinger dry and crisply refreshing. (71% pinot noir, mainly from Verzenay and A, 29% chardonnay. Barrel fermented.10 years on lees. Disgorged June 2018). Drink: 2019-2029. Price: $235. Rating: 98/100.


Veuve Clicquot Vintage 2008Region: Montagne de Reims Rating: 97/100CCThe clear bargain of all the champagnes tasted this year, reflecting the great vintage and the vinification revolution by chief winemaker Dominique Demarville. Brioche, nutty oak and peach blossom all whisper in the spring breeze of the bouquet before the stone and citrus fruits of the vibrant palate rise to a crescendo on the finish. Alcohol: 12%. Closure: cork. Rating: 96/100.


Laurent-Perrier Millesime Vintage 2008Region: Vallee de la Marne Rating: 95/100

The 2008 Brut Millesime opens in the glass with lovely aromas of lemon oil, green apple, warm biscuits, iodine and mandarin. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, deep and seamless, with an elegantly layered core, a fine, pinpoint mousse and racy balancing acids, concluding with a long and incipiently biscuity finish. This is a classy vintage Champagne that will develop beautiful complexity in the cellar. 2018 - 2035. Rating 93/100.

William Keeley, Wine AdvocateRRP $125

“There are some great cuvees starting to come through from 2008 — a very classic, very refined vintage. And long-lived; if you want to put something down for a child’s 21st, that’s the vintage to do it from, a beautiful vintage that I think will go down in time next to 1996 as one of the great vintages of the recent era.” - Tyson Stelzer

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"The clear bargain of all the champagnes tasted", James Halliday

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Hidden Label Hilltops Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 (KHL 2802)Region: Hilltops Rating: 95/100

This producer is acknowledged as the flagship Hilltops winery, and one of the rising stars of top-end Australian wine. Ranked among the most prolific award-winners on the major Australian and international wine-show circuits, this winery has won over 90 medals and trophies since 2009. A James Halliday 5-star rated winery, they have crafted this classically structured cabernet sauvignon with a formidable austerity to the blackcurrant fruit and tannins. Drinking beautifully now and will further reward five years in the cellar. A must with rich red meat dishes.

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Hidden Label Special Reserve Hunter Valley Shiraz 2017 (KHL 4180)Region: Hunter Valley Rating: 97/100

This outstanding shiraz comes from an excellent Hunter Valley vintage and superb parcels of shiraz grapes. Made by one of the Hunter Valley’s most acclaimed winemakers, this has all the finesse and concentration found in the very best Hunter shiraz. Offers loads of rich, ripe raspberry, cassis, red cherry and plum fruit aromas. Flavours are deep and round with dark berries to the fore, savoury earth and leather notes, and sweet dark spices. Sheets of ripe chewy tannins and great length complete a formidable package. Great drinking now and destined for greatness with extended cellaring.


Hidden Label Frankland River Shiraz 2018 (KHL 7663)Region: Frankland River Rating: 95/100

The previous 2017 vintage was rated highly by James Halliday (95 points) and we suspect this 2018 release will score equally well. Generously flavoured as expected from Frankland, with loads of delicious, smoky dark plum fruit characters. These fruit flavours are well balanced by the subtle and slightly chalky tannins. The wine’s fine acidity contributes to its great length of flavour and will ensure it continues to drink well over many years to come. The value is compelling, even at its cellar door price of $22, let alone under our Hidden Label.


Hidden Label Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2018 (KHL 9257)Region: Adelaide Hills Rating: 96/100

The {secret name} Vineyard was hand-picked over two weeks, rows selected daily, the grapes chilled before being pressed. The bouquet of lychee and other tropical aromas sets the scene for a palate of a plate of carefully sliced fruits and a squeeze of lemon. All of which may suggest this is just a fun sauvignon blanc, when in fact it has beautifully poised and very long finish and aftertaste. Highway robbery at the price. Alcohol: 12%. Drink by: 2020. Price: $20. Rating: 95/100.


Hidden Label Eden Valley Riesling 2018 (KHL 1603)Region: Eden Valley Rating: 96/100

Exceptional riesling! Bravo! A seam of transparent, juicy acidity transports yuzu spice, grapefruit pulp, nashi gelato and lemon drop flavours long. Mellifluous. Graceful. A sophisticated spellbinding wine. Fresh, but nothing tangy, nor hard. Alcohol: 12%. Closure: screwcap. Date tasted: Dec 2018. Drink by: 2030. Price: $28. Rating: 96/100.

Ned Goodwin, Halliday Wine CompanionSells for up to $28 under its own label

Hidden Label Marlborough Pinot Gris 2017 (KHL 3468)Region: Marlborough Rating: 93/100

We predicted some time ago that the very determined wine industry legend behind this winery and the drive to become the world’s most sustainable wine producer would lead them to becoming New Zealand’s most successful wine brand. Countless accolades over recent times have reinforced this hunch. Pristine pinot gris grapes from Marlborough’s cool Awatere sub-region has delivered classic honeysuckle and ripe, spiced pear aromas and flavours, with a fine stony mineral texture. Perfect with barbequed chicken or seafood.


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Hidden Label wines have consistently over-delivered at their respective price points. You can be assured of an excellent glass of wine every time you crack a bottle. There is a huge range, so why not take the opportunity to sample a cross-section by having a regular delivery of our Hidden Label dozen. For $150 you can have one of these dozens, complete with relevant wine notes. Available in all-white, all-red or mixed white-and-red dozens every two or four months.

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Metala Shiraz Cabernet 2017Region: Langhorne Creek Rating: 94/100CCCreated from exceptional fruit from South Australia’s Langhorne Creek region, Metala is a stalwart of the Australian wine industry. Winning the first ever Jimmy Watson Trophy in 1962, Metala has stood the test of time with its timeless label and exceptional, consistent quality with each vintage. The White Label Metala has an excellent reputation for its cellaring potential but there is no need to. Oodles of dark fruit flavour yet seamless. One of Australia’s best value reds.

KemenysRRP $23

Rockbare Shiraz 2016Region: McLaren Vale Rating: 94/100CThe wine is undeniably opulent and powerful, while remaining stylish and structured; lifted aroma of blackberry, blueberry compote, cocoa and cedary wood lead to a concentrated palate that is plush and flavoursome. It is mouthfilling and delicious with an impressively long velvety finish. At its best: now to 2026. Date tasted: May 2019. Rating: 95/100.


Kilikanoon Killermans Run Shiraz 2017Region: Clare Valley Rating: 93/100CA classic, regionally inspired shiraz favoured by an excellent vintage. Brick red in colour with youthful crimson hues. Lifted aromas of red fruits, dark cherries, exotic spices and seductive French oak char enliven the senses. Richly textured and delivering well beyond expectations, the palate carries forward the flavours of dark cherries and licorice from the nose and combines further with additional layers of chocolate, cedary overtones, finely balanced tannins and a long persistent finish. Excellent value.

KemenysRRP $22

Knappstein Riesling 2018Region: Clare Valley Rating: 93/100CLight, bright yellow colour, with a superbly fragrant aroma which suggests mandarin as well as a bouquet of dried flowers. It’s soft and fruity in the mouth, finishing clean and dry, but is not dry to the point of austerity in the mouth. The faintest residual sweetness ensures ready drinkability. A delicious and approachable young riesling. Drink: 2018-2025. Price: $20. Rating: 91/100.


Seppelt Jaluka Chardonnay 2016Region: Henty Rating: 95/100CCRight up there with its proud history of quality, and also a world record number of label design changes - please don’t try to improve what you have now. Even though tasted in unavoidably warm conditions, came through with flying colours. It has a vibrancy and intensity that brings you up with a jolt, but you settle down quickly, enjoying the typical white peach/pink grapefruit flavour spectrum. Alcohol: 12.5%. Date tasted: Mar 2017. Drink by: 2031. Price: $27. Rating: 95/100.


Vasse Felix Classic Dry White 2018Region: Margaret River Rating: 92/100CA semillon/sauvignon blanc blend that for all the world looks like it has a slab of chardonnay included (it doesn’t). The comings and goings of the Classic Dry White name could take a book to record. This is a nice wine. Alcohol: 12.5%. Closure: screwcap. Date tasted: Sep 2018. Drink by: 2022. Price: $19. Rating: 92/100.


For $165 a regular Selection Dozen delivery will ensure that you have a delicious bottle of wine handy for any situation. Whether it be a quiet ‘relaxer’ at the end of the day or a nice bottle to take to dinner on a special occasion, you can count on the quality, as each wine has been carefully chosen by the Kemenys tasting panel. Drawing from a range of styles and regions, each carton includes tasting notes and a 13th bottle. You can choose from all-white, all-red or mixed white-and-red dozens to be delivered every two or four months.

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Taltarni Shiraz Mourvedre 2016Region: Pyrenees Rating: 95/100CCThis is splendidly styled and engaging; the complex bouquet shows blackberry, dark cherry, violet, hazelnut and warm spice aromas with a touch of cocoa. The palate displaying excellent weight and concentration, wonderfully supported by fine texture and rounded mouthfeel, firmly structured by fine, chalky tannins. Date tasted: April 2019. At its best: now to 2028. Price: $40.00. Rating: 95/100.


Howard Park Miamup Cabernet Sauvignon 2017Region: Margaret River Rating: 96/100CCThe 2017 Miamup Cabernet Sauvignon is best we have ever tasted from Howard Park. A brooding deep garnet in colour with youthful and classic cabernet aromas of mint, violets, savoury dry herbs and briary hedgerow fruits, all spiced with a touch of mocha and toasted oak. The palate is a bag of bramble fruits - red currants, mulberries, plums, blackberries and blueberries, all supple and rich. This ambling fruit power is bridled by an ample swathe of fine fruit tannins, well assisted by the finest grained French oak. Bravo!

KemenysRRP $32

Gibson the Dirtman Shiraz 2017Region: Barossa Valley Rating: 95/100CCOpen-fermented, hand-plunged, 5-7 days on skins, 30% fermented in American oak. Rich and luscious, velvety plum and blackberry fruit in the ascendant, not the oak. Interesting take on barrel fermentation, presumably standing the barrels up having knocked out the heads. Speaks more of the place than the vintage. Alcohol: 14.8%. Closure: screwcap. Date tasted: Jan 2019. Drink by: 2032. Price: $35. Rating: 94/100.


3 Drops Riesling 2017Region: Mount Barker Rating: 95/100CCImpossible not to admire this wine’s intensity, purity and length. That would be more than enough but it has a pleasing textural element too. Lime leaf, juice and blossom characters are the delicious drivers. Length of the finish is quite something. Alcohol: 12%. Closure: screwcap. Date tasted: Jul 2017. Drink by: 2030. Price: $25. Rating: 95/100.


Domaine Naturaliste Discovery Chardonnay 2018Region: Margaret River Rating: 95/100CJames Halliday rated the 2017 vintage 96 points and this newly released 2018 vintage is likely to score as highly. The 2018 Discovery is a veuve expression of Chardonnay from the south of the Margaret River. 100% barrel fermented in seasoned French oak which adds complexity without compromising the purity of the aromatics. It sings with fruit purity, perfume and texture. Outstanding chardonnay at an affordable price.

KemenysRRP $24

Shaw & Smith Sauvignon Blanc 2019Region: Adelaide Hills Rating: 94/100CShaw and Smith has firmly established itself as one of Australia’s leading Sauvignon Blanc makers. The 2019 Shaw and Smith Sauvignon Blanc represents the 30th vintage of this wine, which is once again an exceptional Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc. Offering lively and aromatic notes of passionfruit, nashi pear, and lime, the palate istypically intense with plenty of fresh limey fruit, restrained tropical fruit notes and mouth-watering acidity. The impressive purity and dry, balanced finish make this a standout example that is sure to be well-received by Shaw and Smith fans.

KemenysRRP $29


Have a Premium Dozen delivered to your door every two or four months. These dozens are $195 and are designed to showcase the vast range of regional and varietal choices available. It’s a great way to expand your wine experience, with products tasted and highly recommended by our tasting panel. We’ll also include some wines from emerging regions and less-known varieties to keep you ‘in the know’. Available in all-white, all-red or mixed white-and-red dozens. All dozens come with tasting notes and a 13th bottle.

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Brookland Valley Cabernet Merlot 2015Region: Margaret River Rating: 97/100CCEstate-grown, hand-picked, open-fermented, matured in French oak for 13 months. A wine of elegance and finesse, reflecting the ‘do nothing’ philosophy in its crafting. It’s only medium-bodied, but the perfume of the bouquet tells you something’s up and it’s the purity of its cassis fruit that has the siren call allure on the finish of the long, lingering palate. Alcohol: 13.5%. Closure: screwcap. Date tasted: Sep 2018. Drink by: 2035. Price: $59. Rating: 97/100.


Handpicked Collection Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir 2017Region: Mornington Peninsula

Rating: 97/100CCHandpicked Wines is probably the most in-form Australian pinot producer. Their ‘Collection’ label, reserve for their very best wines, are constantly winning trophies. This is Mornington Peninsula pinot won the trophies for Best Pinot Noir and Best Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir at the 2018. ‘Australian Pinot Noir Challenge’. Made from pristine Mornington Peninsula fruit, the aroma shows dark and red berries, earthy savoury characters, smoky oak and spice. Drinking beautifully now, and will cellar well for another five plus.

KemenysRRP $60

Andevine Reserve Canberra Syrah 2017Region: Canberra Rating: 96/100CCWonderfully styled and gorgeously composed, the wine shows dark plum, cranberry, thyme, violet and almond characters on the nose, followed by a concentrated palate that is elegant and powerful at the same time. Superbly balanced and harmonious with an impressively long engaging finish. Date tasted: July 2019. At its best: 2020 to 2030. Price: $45. Rating: 96/100.


Toolangi Estate Pauls Lane Chardonnay 2018Region: Yarra Valley Rating: 98/100CCCrushed and pressed with full solids straight to oak (20% new), both primary and malolactic fermentations going through wild. It’s a wondrous wine. Flinty, direct, pure and authoritative. It tastes of oatmeal, white peach, toffee apple and cedar wood though a) everything is cut and freshened by citrus and b) those flinty, struck match notes are stitched into every cranny. The finish, wow, it doesn’t, or not in a hurry. One swallow brings a summer of flavour. Alcohol: 13.5%. Closure: screwcap. Date tasted: Feb 2019. Drink by: 2028. Price: $44. Rating: 98/100.


Plantagenet Aged Release Riesling 2013Region: Mount Barker Rating: 96/100CCThe wine looks 5 years young, not old. It speaks volumes about the development potential of the Plantagenet Rieslings. The interplay between fruit and acidity is much the same as before other than the increased body and acidity. This will enter the plateau of perfection around ‘23 and go on from there. Alcohol: 12.33%. Closure: screwcap. Date tasted: Jan 2018. Drink by: 2033. Price: $40. Rating: 96/100.


First Creek Winemakers Reserve Semillon 2018Region: Hunter Valley Rating: 98/100CCThe use of a heavy glass bottle for semillon is rare. The wine has a highly expressive bouquet, lemongrass and a haunting touch of spice, the palate building on the promise of the bouquet with citrus-tinged acidity that has already stamped the wine but with none of the sharp edges that can bring tears to the eyes of the unwary. A particular feature of the wine is its high alcohol, unusual, but works like a charm. Top gold Hunter Valley Wine Show ‘18. Alcohol: 12.5%. Closure: screwcap. Date tasted: Mar 2019. Drink to: 2038. Price: $60. Rating: 97/100.


For a Reserve Dozen Price of $360 you can have a selection of some of the finest available. They can be delivered to you every two or four months. Our tasting panel has searched far and wide to present the cream of the crop; benchmark and icon wines from the top makers and regions. Never again be caught without a wine to impress your guests or to help celebrate that very special occasion. Available in all-white, all-red and mixed white-and-red dozens. All dozens include informative tasting notes and a 13th bottle.

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Domaine Naturaliste Sauvage Wallcliffe Sauvignon Blanc 2016Region: Margaret River Rating: 96/100CCOne-third fermented and aged for 10 months in new 500l French puncheons, remaining on lees during maturation. The extra year in bottle has created a wine of spectacular flavours and complexity, green apple and gently spicy oak all dance around the mouth. This will go on its merry way for several few years yet. Alcohol: 13%. Date tasted: Sep 2018. Closure: screwcap. Drink by: 2022. Price: $30. Rating: 96/100.

James Halliday, James Halliday's Top 100RRP $30

Domaine Naturaliste Discovery Chardonnay 2018Region: Margaret River Rating: 95/100CMr Halliday says of winemaker Bruce Dukes "the sheer quality of the wines he makes is equalled only by his consistency". If there was one variety that stands out for its consistent high quality it would have to be Bruce's chardonnay. No surprise as Bruce learnt his craft at Pierro. James Halliday rated the 2017 vintage 96 points and this newly released 2018 vintage is likely to score as highly. The 2018 Discovery is a veuve expression of Chardonnay from the south of the Margaret River.100% barrel fermented in seasoned Frenchoak which adds complexity without compromising the purity of the aromatics. It sings with fruit purity, perfume and texture. Outstanding chardonnay at an affordable price.

Kemenys RRP $24

Domaine Naturaliste Rebus Cabernet Sauvignon 2016Region: Margaret River Rating: 95/100CA very well made cabernet still on the ascendant, its bouquet spicy and perfumed, the medium-bodied palate finely balanced and long; dusty tannins and French oak add their say. Alcohol: 13.8%. Drink by: 2031. Price: $35. Rating: 94/100.


Domaine Naturaliste Floris Chardonnay 2018Region: Margaret River Rating: 95/100CThis is beautiful chardonnay from Bruce Dukes. He's taken full advantage of a great vintage by giving us a wine with a rich flavour profile but with a restrained elegance typical of his best chardonnays. Full of fresh citrus and stone fruit with a touch of spice and creaminess. There's a little nutty oak but only enough to meld perfectly with the pristine fruit and lively natural acidity. Superb.

Kemenys RRP $30

“A wine of spectacular flavours and complexity”, James Halliday

A bargain chardonnay from James Halliday's 2020 Best Value Winery.

"Finely balanced and long", James Halliday Chardonnay 'to die for'

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Domane Naturaliste has been named as the ‘Best Value Winery’ in the 2020 Halliday Wine Companion Awards.

The growing world-wide reputation of Domaine Naturaliste wines comes down to the immense passion of its owner and Chief Winemaker Bruce Dukes and his gorgeous Margaret River fruit.

Bruce draws on decades of local and international winemaking experience – including four years at Francis Ford Coppola’s Niebaum-Coppola winery in California and a significant tenure at Pierro Winery locally. His time spent in California helped Bruce hone his exacting and confident approach. His winemaking philosophy is best described by wine expert Professor Steven Kolpan who noted in his book ‘A Sense of Place’ that, “Bruce Dukes articulates the art and science of winemaking with elegance and ease. Bruce knows that the best wines are made vine by vine, berry by berry.”

Bruce counts on his prodigious viticultural and winemaking expertise for some of the success, but he’s fully aware that his is a magical, inexplicable synergy with the raw ingredients which results in such brilliant wines.

2020 HALLIDAY WINE COMPANION AWARDS BEST VALUE WINERY OF THE YEAR

Bruce Dukes

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BABY GRANGE - winedominion.com.au SEPT OCT 2019 ISSUE web.pdf · sold for under its own label. Simple. Hidden Label Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 (KHL 1085) Region: Coonawarra