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£16.99Victoria’s Pizzini Lambrusco is a juicy, lightly sparkling red showcasing fresh, dry flavours and elegant texture.
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£22.99Teusner started from an eavesdropped conversation in a Barossa pub in 2001. A couple of grape growers, the Riebke brothers, were discussing the potential ‘grubbing out’ of their 85-year-old Grenache vines. Kym’s ears pricked up and together with his then brother-in-law, Mick Page, they struck a deal with the Riebke’s [...] -
£18.50Grown on very old bush vines, d’Arenberg is one of the only estates in Australia still to use the backbreaking basket press. This gentler method of extraction extracts less of the bitter, rougher phenolics from the grapes. But that’s not all, they also foot tread all their red wines during […]
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£21.99A Shiraz-Viognier blend from this well-known South Australian producer, predominantly a mouthful of black plum, earth and spice, with a pleasing hit of black olive, sage and dried herbs adding complexity on the finish.
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£21.50This vineyard was planted in the 19th century, and received its nickname as it was the first in the region to be trained above knee height. Over the past four decades, Cabernet Sauvignon from the High Trellis vineyard has been released under the d’Arenberg label to consistent critical acclaim, and […]
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£23.99Generous, juicy Grenache from this maverick producer in McLaren Vale, the nose a fine blend of spice and earth, the mouth a joyous jumble of fresh blueberry, stewed rhubarb and a hint of raspberry.
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£21.99Handcrafted with minimal intervention as to truly reflect the purist expression of vineyard, vintage and variety. From the vineyard to the bottle, only the gentlest techniques are utilised; harvest by hand, whole berry de-stemming, open-vat temperature controlled fermentation, gentle basket-pressing and no finning or filtration prior to bottling. A deep […]
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£24.99Handcrafted with minimal intervention as to truly reflect the purist expression of vineyard, vintage and variety. From the vineyard to the bottle, only the gentlest techniques are utilized; harvest by hand, whole berry de-stemming, open-vat temperature controlled fermentation, gentle basket-pressing and no finning or filtration prior to bottling. A dashing […]
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£11.50Berton Vineyards was established in 1996 by Bob and Cherie Berton when they purchased a block of land in High Eden, a subregion of the Barossa Valley, South Australia. This idyllic property sits 450m above sea level on gently rolling hills – except for the Chardonnay block which is anything […]
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£17.99Fowles embodies an inherent respect for the environment with generations of knowledge and a passion to improve farming practices. The rugged and beautiful Strathbogie Ranges are located an hour and a half drive northeast of Melbourne. It is here, in vineyards peppered with massive ancient granite boulders, at elevations between […]
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£152.50The Henschke family have made wine at their estate in the Eden Valley since 1868, with fifth-generation winemaker Stephen Henschke taking over in 1979. Together with his viticulturist wife, Prue, they have taken their two single vineyards, ‘Hill of Grace’ and Mount ‘Edelstone’ and transformed them into two of Australia’s […]
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£129.99The Henschke family have made wine at their estate in the Eden Valley since 1868, with fifth-generation winemaker Stephen Henschke taking over in 1979. Together with his viticulturist wife, Prue, they have taken their two single vineyards, ‘Hill of Grace’ and Mount ‘Edelstone’ and transformed them into two of Australia’s […]
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£45.99The Henschke family have made wine at their estate in the Eden Valley since 1868, with fifth-generation winemaker Stephen Henschke taking over in 1979. Together with his viticulturist wife, Prue, they have taken their two single vineyards, ‘Hill of Grace’ and Mount ‘Edelstone’ and transformed them into two of Australia’s […]
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£71.99The grapes are from the clay and ironstone pebbly soils prevalent on the McHenry Hohnen Vineyards south of Margaret River. With a northerly aspect, the vines enjoy long days of sunshine, moderated by the vineyard’s southern location. Made with minimal additives, this bold natural wine is unfined and unfiltered. Each […]
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£40.99The fruit was sourced from an outstanding parcel at McHenry Hohnen Hazel’s Vineyard in southern Margaret River. The Cabernet Sauvignon vines grow on coarse lateritic soils with a northerly aspect and produce elegant wines. Intense aromas of red currants, violets and cedar are complemented by savoury black olive, tobacco and […]
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£25.99Tasting Note: ‘Mataro, ‘The Dog Strangler’ , translated from Estrangle-Chien, as it is known in parts of France. Rarely seen as a single varietal – this wine is a standout. A lovely, deep, darkly impenetrable, purple/black colour. Deep purple, good name for a band. Blueberries, anise, smoked-meats, Asian spice, really […]
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£51.50Masters of Wine, Giles Cooke & Fergal Tynan, founded Thistledown Wines in 2010 after discovering iconic vineyard sites in the McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley and Adelaide Hills. They make hand-made, small batch wines that perfectly illustrate the benefits of great sites and intelligent, minimalist winemaking. A complex and savoury nose […]
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£46.50This wine is bright ruby in colour, with complex aromas of ripe blue plum, blueberry, raspberry and violets. There are notes of charcuterie, nutmeg and black pepper, with undertones of lemongrass and turmeric. A rich and supple medium-bodied palate with flavours of raspberry and baked plum. Fine-grained tannins complement the […]
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£78.50Charlie Melton was among the first to recognise the value and tradition of Barossa Valley’s old-vine Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvèdre (Mataro). While others were grubbing up Shiraz to plant more fashionable varieties, Charlie and a small band of Barossa winemakers convinced farmers to keep their historic vineyards. These wines were […]
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£18.99Dandelion Vineyards is the venture of talented winemaker Elena Brooks, and her husband Zar. Their project makes wines from the Barossa and Eden Valleys, Fleurieu, the Adelaide Hills and McLaren Vale. Elena hails from Bulgaria. Her mother worked for a local producer, and so much of Elena’s childhood was spent […]
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£9.99Husband and wife team Elena and Zar Brooks at Dandelion Vineyards boast vineyards in 5 of South Australia’s premium wine producing regions. The fruit for this wine however comes from old and gnarly Barossa vines, many of which are over 100 years old and still on their own rootstocks, something […]
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£33.50Breaking from the typical ‘GSM’ trend, owner Matt Swinney and winemaker Rob Mann’s focus is on showcasing Mourvèdre (60% in 2020, increasing in future vintages). A Bandol-inspired wine, it offers intricate meat-stock richness with a graceful floral lift. A weighty, textured palate reveals layers of velvety tannins that provide comfort […]
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£44.50Cullen Wines is a certified biodynamic, carbon neutral and naturally powered estate, with a philosophy summed up in three simple words: ‘Quality, Integrity and Sustainability’. Having celebrated their 50th anniversary in 2021, it is one of the oldest and most awarded family wineries in Western Australia’s famous Margaret River region. […]
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£19.99Masters of Wine, Giles Cooke & Fergal Tynan, founded Thistledown Wines in 2010 after discovering iconic vineyard sites in the McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley and Adelaide Hills. They make hand-made, small batch wines that perfectly illustrate the benefits of great sites and intelligent, minimalist winemaking. Great depth of ripe plum […]
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£18.99Dandelion Vineyards is the venture of self-titled ‘typist’ Zar Brooks and his winemaking wife Elena, with wines made from the Barossa and Eden Valleys, Fleurieu, the Adelaide Hills and McLaren Vale. Nick Stock, one of Australia’s leading journalists, has described Dandelion as follows: “Brooks has teamed up with his winemaking […]
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£29.50BDX was the nickname in the winery given to Rolling Stone but while Rolling Stone is dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine is a Malbec dominant blend (49%). Cabernet Sauvignon (36%) and Petit Verdot (15%) add complexity and savouriness to balance the fruit power of the Malbec. Sourced from Hazel’s […]
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£20.50Thorny Devil Grenache was originally sourced from a vineyard in the southern edges of the Barossa, around the town of Lyndoch – old vine and dry grown, this site produced delicious, crunchy Grenache with some typically Barossan “grunt”. The grapes for Thorny Devil come from some of the best vineyards […]
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£34.50Henschke are one of Australia’s First Families of Wine, one of Australia’s oldest and most respected family owned, multi-generational wineries. They have been making wine at their estate in the Eden Valley since 1868, and it is now sixth generation Johann Henschke at the helm, making some of Australia’s most […]
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£18.50Husband and wife team Elena and Zar Brooks at Dandelion Vineyards boast vineyards in 5 of South Australia’s premium wine producing regions. The fruit for this wine however comes from old and gnarly Barossa vines, many of which are over 100 years old and still on their own rootstocks, something […]
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£22.50Grown on very old bush vines, d’Arenberg is one of the only estates in Australia still to use the backbreaking basket press. This gentler method of extraction extracts less of the bitter, rougher phenolics from the grapes. But that’s not all, they also foot tread all their red wines during […]
