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Kilikanoon Sparkling Vouvray 2008 - Limited

Alfred Gratien Brut Classique NV

Founded in 1864 in Épernay, this traditional Champagne house ferments all base wines and reserve wines in oak barrels contributing depth and complexity. Chadonnay 45% , Pinot Noir 12% , Pinot Meunier 43% with no malolactic fermentation.

Complex and powerful flavours brimming with ripe apple, lemon/ lime zest ...layers of savoury flavours of bread and roast nuts. Dare I say it reminded me of Krug, Bollinger.

High Pinot Meunier component giving it aromatics/ lift and the chardonnay imparting lemon zing. Deluxe quality and value here. 94pts Peter Bourne, Gourmet Traveller Wine. Live it up!

Some Reviews:
“NV Alfred Gratien Brut is a very complex wine with an excellent mix of red and white grapes. Toast and vanilla overtones lend further character" ... “a bold style, with savoury, nutty lees flavours" "It’s very concentrated ... a hint of oak and lots of character”. "The dosage and acidity are deftly handled to give a soft, creamy balance and crisp finish”. Gourmet Traveller Wine. 5 Stars.

“Caramel notes on the nose. A broad red apple, developed style with a zesty mousse, and concentrated bready flavours. Up to 2 years”.
Susie Barrie, Decanter Magaziner, RRP $85

RRP $85 Our price $73.99

Price: $73.99

Larmandier Bernier Blanc De Blancs NV

"Once again I was blown away by the wines I tasted from Larmandier-Bernier… some of the purest and most exquisite wines…..Simply put, I can't recommend the wines highly enough." Antonio Galloni, The Wine Advocate.

Champagne producers Pierre & Sophie Larmandier are passionate craftsmen – they do everything they possibly can in the vineyard to ensure their base wines are top shelf….All their vineyards are biodynamic (rare in Champagne) with an average vine age of 35 years (most Champagne vineyards are replanted at 25 years). Yields are extraordinarily low by Champagne standards (50 hl/ha on average), “minimalist” approach with natural wild yeasts, long, slow fermentation and minimal sulphur. Larmandier champagnes are all extra brut (dry) to showcase the extraordinary purity of their fruit. They are fine and delicate, yet with a mineral intensity that keeps you coming back, sip after sip. Superb with food!

This is 100% Chardonnay (Grands Crus fruit sourced from Cramant and Premier Cru from Vertus- all top notch fruit) is a classic aperitif style ... "...is elegance personified. Smoke, minerals, chalk and pears emerge as this generous yet subtle wine opens up in the glass. Sweet floral notes develop with air, but minerality is this wine's calling card, particularly on the finish, which is incredibly elegant and refined. Simply put, this is gorgeous juice." Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate.

Treat yourself to this fine champagne . RRP $110 a bottle

Price: $78.99

Special / Sale Price - Coates Cuvee Consonance Sparkling Shiraz 2009

Duane Coates is one of the quiet achievers of the Australian Wine Scene ( Masters in Oenology and an MBA from Adelaide University & soon to become a Master of Wine). His winemaking philosophy is simple: the highest quality fruit from sustainable vineyards ( some organic), harvest when properly ripe and a natural winemaking approach (minimal intervention - wild yeasts, unfined, no additions of tannin, enzyme and acid).

Huon Hooke said: “ Every wine I’ve tasted of McLaren Vale’s Duane Coates has been excellent…” Highly impressive wines – a style that bridges the gap between fruit driven Australian style and savoury complex wines of old world Europe.

A blend of selected parcels from Clare Valley, McLaren Vale and Langhorne Creek. Sparkling Shiraz at its best. This will develop beautifully in bottle.

Price: $28.00
Price: $23.99

Dalzotto Pucino Prosecco NV - 12 BOTTLE CASE BUY

Larmandier Bernier Blanc De Blancs NV - 6 PACK

Champagne producers Pierre & Sophie Larmandier are passionate craftsmen – they do everything they possibly can in the vineyard to ensure their base wines are top shelf….All their vineyards are biodynamic (rare in Champagne) with an average vine age of 35 years (most Champagne vineyards are replanted at 25 years). Yields are extraordinarily low by Champagne standards (50 hl/ha on average), “minimalist” approach with natural wild yeasts, long, slow fermentation and minimal sulphur. Larmandier champagnes are all extra brut (dry) to showcase the extraordinary purity of their fruit. They are fine and delicate, yet with a mineral intensity that keeps you coming back, sip after sip. Superb with food!

"Once again I was blown away by the wines I tasted from Larmandier-Bernier… some of the purest and most exquisite wines…..Simply put, I can't recommend the wines highly enough." Antonio Galloni, The Wine Advocate.

This is 100% Chardonnay (Grands Crus fruit sourced from Cramant and Premier Cru from Vertus- all top notch fruit) is a classic aperitif style ... "...is elegance personified. Smoke, minerals, chalk and pears emerge as this generous yet subtle wine opens up in the glass. Sweet floral notes develop with air, but minerality is this wine's calling card, particularly on the finish, which is incredibly elegant and refined. Simply put, this is gorgeous juice." Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate.

Treat yourself to a case of this.

RRP $110 a bottle Winter Clearance $420

Price: $420.00

$Sordo Moscato d\'Asti ( 375ml) 2008$

Larmandier Bernier Brut Tradition NV SPECIAL 6 PACK PRICE

“Once again I was blown away by the wines I tasted from Larmandier-Bernier… some of the purest and most exquisite wines…. Simply put, I can’t recommend the wines highly enough.” Antonio Galloni, The Wine Advocate

Champagne producers Pierre & Sophie Larmandier are passionate craftsmen – they do everything they possibly can in the vineyard to ensure their base wines are top shelf….All their vineyards are biodynamic (rare in Champagne) with an average vine age of 35 years (most Champagne vineyards are replanted at 25 years). Yields are extraordinarily low by Champagne standards (50 hl/ha on average), “minimalist” approach with natural wild yeasts, long, slow fermentation and minimal sulphur. Larmandier champagnes are all extra brut (dry) to showcase the extraordinary purity of their fruit. They are fine and delicate, yet with a mineral intensity that keeps you coming back, sip after sip. Superb with food!

Larmandier use very low dosage levels so as to maximise the expression of the vineyard, commune and vintage. The resulting wines are wonderful expressions of their origins; fine and delicate, yet with a mineral intensity that keeps you coming back, sip after sip. Great with food!

A blend of 80 per cent Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs and 20 per cent Pinot Noir
(All premier cru fruit predominantly 2007 vintage with one-third reserve wines). It has less than 4gm dosage so this Brut is also an extra brut! A full, rich wine with a lovely creamy texture and a striking earthy lick to close. This is Larmandier’s ode to the traditional, house styles.

“The same maker’s Brut Tradition Premier Cru NV, which includes 20 per cent pinot noir also grown in Vertus....retaining great finesse and harmony, and extraordinary persistence.” Huon Hooke – Sydney Morning Herald. RRP $100

* AVAILABLE AS A 6-PACK AT THE SPECIAL PRICE - $420

Price: $420.00

Larmandier Bernier Brut Tradition NV

“Once again I was blown away by the wines I tasted from Larmandier-Bernier… some of the purest and most exquisite wines…. Simply put, I can’t recommend the wines highly enough.” Antonio Galloni, The Wine Advocate

Pierre Lamandier’s biodynamic vineyard (almost unheard of in Champagne) with an average vine age 35 years (most Champagne vineyards are considered ‘old’ and due for replanting at 25 years). Low yields ( 50 hl/ha on average), “minimalist” approach with indigenous yeasts, long, slow ferments ( including variety of large oak vats and even barriques) and minimal sulphur.

Champagne producers Pierre & Sophie Larmandier are passionate craftsmen – they do everything they possibly can in the vineyard to ensure their base wines are top shelf….All their vineyards are biodynamic (rare in Champagne) with an average vine age of 35 years (most Champagne vineyards are replanted at 25 years). Yields are extraordinarily low by Champagne standards (50 hl/ha on average), “minimalist” approach with natural wild yeasts, long, slow fermentation and minimal sulphur. Larmandier champagnes are all extra brut (dry) to showcase the extraordinary purity of their fruit. They are fine and delicate, yet with a mineral intensity that keeps you coming back, sip after sip. Superb with food!

A blend of 80 per cent Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs and 20 per cent Pinot Noir
(All premier cru fruit predominantly 2007 vintage with one-third reserve wines). It has less than 4gm dosage so this Brut is also an extra brut! A full, rich wine with a lovely creamy texture and a striking earthy lick to close. This is Larmandier’s ode to the traditional, house styles.

“The same maker’s Brut Tradition Premier Cru NV, which includes 20 per cent pinot noir also grown in Vertus....retaining great finesse and harmony, and extraordinary persistence.” Huon Hooke – Sydney Morning Herald. RRP $100

Price: $73.99

Padthaway Estate Izzie Pinot Noir Chardonnay NV

Ashton Hills Sparkling Shiraz 2005

Serious pedigree here- (all fruit comes from the iconic Wendouree vineyard in Clare- 99 year old vineyard). Base wines has 3 yrs in barrel before tirage. We are thrilled with the quality of this 2005 release.

Nick Stock from Wine Business Magazine could not contain his enthusiasm “… as good as any Sparkling Shiraz ever made in this country.”

Halldiay was impressed with the 2005 release and rated it at 94 pts and said: " ....a rich fortified liquer shiraz was added to balance the tannin of the base wine. It works very well, the balancing act judged to perfection. Will continue to evolve in the bottle Drink to 2015"

It was also awarded Gold Status in the 2012 Wine Vintages book for "consistently high standards of fruit, flavour, complexity and freshness."

This 2005 release definitely has the goods!
RRP $60

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Some reviews of the 2002 Sparkling shiraz:
“2002 was simply a magnificent year… described somewhat heroically by Jukes & Stelzer in Taste:Food and Wine 2008 as “…among the best sparkling reds ever made”

Price: $44.99

Special / Sale Price - Egly-Ouriet Grand Cru Brut Tradition NV (6 pack)

Egly- Ouriet has been awarded 3 stars :The highest rating in Le Classement by La Revue du Vin de France. Le Classement is a ranking of the 1300 best domaines in France and only 56 domaines in France have 3 star status. Only 5 champagne houses have 3 star status including Egly- Ouriet together with Krug, Salon, Jacquesson and Selosse.
Perhaps the best introduction to the wines of Francis Egly – this is a wine that does not require any bottle age. It is stunning right now! This is all about Grand Cru, low yield Pinot Noir. Natural fermentation with wild yeasts only. The first period of the élevage lasts almost one year, with the wine remaining on its fine lees. The composition comprises 50% from the 2006 vintage with 20% 2005, 20% 2004 and 10% 2003. The wines clarify slowly, as was once typical across the region. 20% of the wine is fermented in oak casks. Dosage is a low 3 to 4 grams per litre. RRP: $145

“This range from Francis Egly is one of the most impressive I tasted… I always look forward to drinking the wines of Egly-Ouriet and I can’t recommend these Champagnes highly enough.” Antonio Galloni, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

“Few producers can equal Francis Egly in skill and experience, and larger houses cannot hope to emulate the cultivation norms…”
Michel Bettane and Thierry Desseauve, The World's Greatest Wines.

“Egly-Ouriet is one of the reference-point growers in Champagne, with a deep selection of wines that offer remarkable transparency to site, vintage and variety. ... These are among the most pure, unmanipulated Champagnes readers will come across, and the estate’s new releases are all highly recommended.” Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

“From top to bottom these wines impress for their inimitable class. A non-interventionalist approach in the vineyards and cellar, old-vine parcels in top vineyards and long lees-aging are some of the qualities that define these sublime Champagnes.”
Antonio Galloni, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate # 192 Dec, 2010.

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“The NV Brut Tradition Grand Cru possesses gorgeous warmth and openness in a radiant, broad-shouldered style that is impossible to resist. Deep and textured through to the finish, the Tradition Grand Cru combines richness and minerality with notable finesse. Spice and smoke nuances add complexity on the dazzling finish. The Brut Tradition Grand Cru spent 36 months on its lees prior to being disgorged in July, 2010. Anticipated maturity: 2011-20118.” 92 points, Antonio Galloni, The Wine Advocate # 192 Dec, 2010.

Price: $870.00
Price: $599.94

Gosset Brut Excellence

Founded by Pierre Gosset in 1584 in Ay (the heart of Champagne near Bollinger) and is the oldest Champagne House and yet the smallest Grande Marque Champagne producer ... Today it is owned by the Cointreau family who are very much hands on to ensure handcrafted quality continues! Quality is this prime focus and the signature house style is about finesse /freshness and quality: sourcing only grand and premier cru fruit from 60 growers ( for complexity) : first pressing juice (finesse) and base wines fermented in old oak barrels ( more depth and complexity); no malolactic fermentation (heightened acidity and age-worthiness) and extended lees ageing ( complexity). No doubt about it for champagne afficianados around the world ( me included!) Gosset is the ultimate in luxury champagne.

36% Chardonnay, 45% Pinot Noir, 19% Pinot Meunier. Base wines fermented and matured in stainless steel, 3 years on lees.
Beautifully fresh and vibrant, strawberry/red fruits (thanks to high Pinot content) citrus , creamy mouth-feel, lovely complexity and superb balance. Up there with the best bottlings of Brut Excellence that we have seen.
RRP: $100

Price: $64.99

Jacquesson 1996 - VERY LIMITED

A recent visit to Jacquesson house in Champagne and tasting with Jean-Herve Chiquet confirmed the extraordinary calibre of this wine….. Jacquesson is the oldest independent family owned champagne house and was Napoleon's favourite house.

The family is deeply wedded to the concept of terroir including organic practices in the vineyard … Incredible depth, elegance and finesse here. This vintage champagne comprises pinot noir from Grand Cru, Montagne de Reims (31%) and Ay & Dizy (26%) and chardonnay from Cotes de Blanc (43%) were vinified on lees in cask. Jacquesson has been awarded 3 stars (the best and maximum ranking!) in Le Classement by La Revue du Vin de France. Le Classement is a ranking of the 1300 best domaines in France and only 56 domaines in France have 3 star status. Jacquesson together with Krug, Salon and 3 other champagne producers were awarded the 3 star status…

Champagne Wine critic and aficiando, Andrew Jefford was glowing with praise about this champagne: ".... Splendid aromatic complexities: may blossom, honey and nougat, bread and rich, ruffled fruits, all deftly interwoven into a mouthwatering whole. Very fine intensity and shape in the mouth; multi-layered and multi-dimensioned; complex but splendid ripeness.....Its intensity gives it great length and poise, and the vinous tapestry of fruits makes it something of a meditation wine among Champagnes."

Price: $219.99

Gosset Grand Reserve MV

Founded by Pierre Gosset in 1584 in Ay ( the heart of Champagne near Bollinger) and is the oldest Champagne House and yet the smallest Grande Marque Champagne producer making approx 50,000 cases a year. Today it is owned by the Cointreau family who are very much handson to ensure handcrafted quality continues! Quality is this prime focus and the signature house style is about finesse /freshness and quality: sourcing only grand and premier cru fruit from 60 growers ( for complexity) : first pressing juice( finesse) and base wines fermented in old oak barrels ( more depth and complexity); no malolactic fermentation (heightened acidity and age-worthiness) and extended lees ageing ( complexity). No doubt about it for champagne afficianados around the world ( me included!) Gosset is the ultimate in luxury champagne.

This was handsdown my favourite Champagne of a recent Gosset tasting (preferred it over their vintage wines!)… A blend of 43% chardonnay, 42% pinot noir, 15% pinot meunier from the 2005, 2006 and 2007 vintages followed by four to five years on lees. Intense stone fruit, citrus, floral characters with extraordinarily depth and complexity of french patissier, roasted nuts and hints of charcuterie.
Astonishing elegance, length and balance here.

Awarded “ Wine of the Year” from Guide Hachette 2010 which resulted in huge celebration and many corks popping! To give you an idea of magnitude of the achievement , this wine was selected from 36,000 wines tasted including 2000 champagnes! Buy this extraordinary champagne – extraordinary quality for the price!
RRP$120

Price: $78.99

Jacquesson Cuvee 734

Recent visit to Jacquesson house in Champagne and tasting with Jean-Herve Chiquet confirmed the extraordinary calibre of this wine….. Jacquesson is the oldest independent family owned champagne house and was Napoleon's favourite house.

The family is deeply wedded to concept of terroir including organic practices in the vineyard…Incredible depth, elegance and finesse here.

A blanc de blanc style (54% chardonnay, 20% pinot, 26% pinot meunier) exclusively from grand and premier cru vineyards, base wines (predominantly from 2006 vintage) were fermented in old oak casks on lees. They champion quality ahead of champenoise obsession with similarity and consistency-they replaced the all important non vintage wine with a numbered cuvee. Their vineyards are in Grand Cru villages of Ay, Avize and Oiry and premier Cru of Hautvillers, Dizy and Mareuil-sur-Ay. Even Paul Krug cut his teeth at Jacquesson before relocating to start his own show later in Reims.

Jacquesson has been awarded 3 stars (the best and maximum ranking!) in Le Classement by La Revue du Vin de France. Le Classement is a ranking of the 1300 best domaines in France and only 56 domaines in France have 3 star status. Jacquesson together with Krug, Salon and 3 other champagne producers were awarded the 3 star status…

This is the best of the best. Sublime…Do not miss out! RRP: $ 95

Price: $64.99

Jacquesson Cuvee 734 6 bottle pack

Recent visit to Jacquesson house in Champagne and tasting with Jean-Herve Chiquet confirmed the extraordinary calibre of this wine….. Jacquesson is the oldest independent family owned champagne house and was Napoleon's favourite house.

The family is deeply wedded to concept of terroir including organic practices in the vineyard…Incredible depth, elegance and finesse here.

A blanc de blanc style (52% chardonnay, 24% pinot, 24% pinot meunier) exclusively from grand and premier cru vineyards, base wines were fermented in old oak casks on lees. They champion quality ahead of champenoise obsession with similarity and consistency-they replaced the all important non vintage wine with a numbered cuvee. Their vineyards are in Grand Cru villages of Ay, Avize and Oiry and premier Cru of Hautvillers, Dizy and Mareuil-sur-Ay. Even Paul Krug cut his teeth at Jacquesson before relocating to start his own show later in Reims.

Jacquesson has been awarded 3 stars (the best and maximum ranking!) in Le Classement by La Revue du Vin de France. Le Classement is a ranking of the 1300 best domaines in France and only 56 domaines in France have 3 star status. Jacquesson together with Krug, Salon and 3 other champagne producers were awarded the 3 star status…

This is the best of the best. Sublime… RRP: $ 95

Price: $389.94

Delamotte Brut NV SPECIAL 6 PACK PRICE

In 1988 this Champagne house (founded in 1760 and located in the heart of the Cote des Blancs in Mesnil-sur-Oger) joined forces with the famous Champagne Salon - synonymous with the most prestigous single vineyard blanc de blanc (100% chardonnay) vintage champagne.

Basically in the yrs Salon is not produced, the grapes go into Delamotte, so extraordinary quality and value. Chardonnay dominant champagne, 100% Grand Crus from the 3 villages of Le Mesnil-Sur-Oger, Avize and Oger…..Cuvee comprises 50% chardonnay 30% pinot noir 20% Pinot Meunier. 36 mths on lees. Layers of apple and citrus fruit flavour, freshly baked brioche…fine, long and utterly delicious.

NV Champagne does not get any better …. 95 pts Huon Hooke RRP: $100 Our Price: $385 - that's just above $64 per bottle.

Price: $385.00

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Jed Blanc de Blanc NV - 6 pack SPECIAL PRICE

Mendoza is famous for it’s Sparkling - Chandon and Mumm set up their first winery outside of Champagne in Mendoza. Jed Blanc de Blancs is 100% Uco Valley - one of the highest and coolest subregions of the Menodoza wine region. The predominance of cool climate fruit preserves the delicate natural flavours and ensures elegance of structure and natural balance. Jed Blanc de Blanc is blended using exclusively white grape varieties in order to deliver freshness and leanness in style. 65% Chardonnay (gives good acid structure) and 35% Chenin Blanc (fresh apple character). Fine persistent bead with delicate aromas of green apple, citrus and intriguing mineral notes. The palate is bright and lively, with fresh red apple flavours. The structure of this wine revolves around crisp natural acidity and displays outstanding balance. The slightest hint of complexity adds a touch of intrigue to the finish. RRP: $27
6 Pack Special $125

Price: $125.00

Jed Blanc de Blanc NV

Mendoza is famous for it’s Sparkling - Chandon and Mumm set up their first winery outside of Champagne in Mendoza. Jed Blanc de Blancs is 100% Uco Valley - one of the highest and coolest subregions of the Menodoza wine region. The predominance of cool climate fruit preserves the delicate natural flavours and ensures elegance of structure and natural balance. Jed Blanc de Blanc is blended using exclusively white grape varieties in order to deliver freshness in style. 65% Chardonnay (gives good acid structure) and 35% Chenin Blanc (fresh apple character). Fine persistent bead with delicate aromas of green apple, citrus and intriguing mineral notes. The palate is bright and lively, with fresh red apple flavours. The structure of this wine revolves around crisp natural acidity and displays outstanding balance.
RRP: $26

Price: $22.99

Egly-Ouriet Grand Cru Millesime 2002 - LIMITED

Egly-Ouriet Grand Cru Brut Rose

Very limited. Stock very low- Email us first before ordering this!

48 months on lees, It should be enough to state that Anselme Selosse buys his Pinot Noir from Francis Egly in order to produce the Selosse Rosé. The same principles of vinification apply as to all Egly’s wines. The blend is 65% Pinot Noir and 35% Chardonnay. 60% comes from 2006 with 40% vins de reserve including 10% Coteaux Champenois Rouge 2005. Dosage is again a negligible 2 grams per litre. It’s a stunning wine with lifted aromatics of ripe red fruits and smoke. In the mouth it is fine yet incredibly intense, with a long, earthy finish. So unbelievably pure and refined it is incomparable to any other Rosé we know.

“The NV Brut Rose Grand Cru is made from vineyards in Ambonnay, Bouzy and Verzy. This is another totally convincing wine from Egly-Ouriet, not to mention one of the strongest wines in the line-up. The Rose Grand Cru captivates for its gorgeous, fragrant fruit and silky, refined finish. It is a jewel of a wine. The Rose Grand Cru spent 48 months on its lees and was disgorged in July, 2010. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2015.” 93 points, Antonio Galloni, The Wine Advocate # 192 Dec, 2010.
RRP $185

Price: $139.00

Dominque Portet Brut Rose NV

94 points and Top 100 Wines for 2011, James Halliday.

9th generation winemaker and native of Bordeaux, Dominique Portet is regarded as a pioneer of the renaissance of the Victorian Wine industry since 1976 when he was responsible for the renowned wines of Taltarni and Clover Hill. Estatblishing his own label in 2000 in the Yarra Valley, this Brut Rose made in the traditional method, is a blend of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay - a deliciously savoury sparkling with aromas of fresh strawberries and rose petals with a crisp, clean, creamy finish. THE perfect aperitif for all celeberations ahead! RRP: $34

"A blend of pinot noir and chardonnay grown in the Yarra Valley, and fermented in the bottle; bright pale pink, it has most attractive strawberry fruit flavours, with very good lenght; the LD signifies light dosage (that is, lesser than normal sugar added to the wine after disgorgement). It all works perfectly to result in a wine for all seasons." 94 points, James Halliday and Top 100 Wines for 2011.

"...Dominique Portet always produces a delightful , cheery non-vintage rose that ticks all the right boxes. It has an enticing pale onion-skin hue and being a dry fresh style means it’s just right as an aperitif. Pretty on the nose with its red berry fruit, especially an aroma of strawberries, some spice, too, but it’s not a fruity wine and while not overly complex, it has a fine savoury edge and creamy mousse." Jane Faulkiner, The Age, Oct 2011.

Price: $24.99

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