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Kilikanoon Morts Block Watervale Riesling 10 **STRAIGHT DOZEN BUY**

Kilikanoon Killermans Run Shiraz 2009 - STRAIGHT DOZEN BUY

Scotchmans Hill Dozen (12 pack)

The Scotchmans Hill dozen offers staggering value (normally retails for $232) but is available for only $165. Great drinking. Silly value at just over $13.75 a bottle!

It comprises 4 bottles of each of the following:

The Hill Marlborough sauvignon blanc 2011

New 2011 release has the goods. Huon Hooke got very excited about this previous vintage of this wine and said “Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc can be bought very cheaply today but few are this good. It has malt and honey scents amid the more usual varietal fruit aromas giving it an exotic Loire like feel, fine texture, balance and length. 91 pts ”, Good Living - Sydney Morning Herald, April 21st, 2009. RRP $14

Swan Bay Pinot Noir 2010

This is the best pinot I have tried for the price for many years…Complex aroma, good depth of flavour, good balance and not too acidic. Can’t go wrong here! RRP $22

Swan Bay shiraz 2008

Delightful expression of cool climate Shiraz ……. elegant air of white pepper and fresh, spicy berries which stream out into a long finish, supported by fine, supple, velvety tanninsRRP $22

Price: $165.00

Alpamanta Malbec 2007 - STRAIGHT DOZEN SPECIAL PRICE

David Hook Old Vines Belford Semillon 2010 - SPECIAL 6 PACK BUY!

Winemaker, David Hook planted the original Pothana vineyard 27 yrs ago in Belford, in the north of the Lower Hunter Valley on his family’s grazing property. He “cut his teeth” along side Murray Tyrrell, worked at Lakes Folly and widely as a flying winemaker in France and Spain. With 25 years experience, he makes exceptional wines with regional and varietal character to reflect the place of origin.

Great follow up from classic 2009 release but 2010 is much more lifted with aromas of lemon grass and fresh herbs and approachable with mouthwatering citrus/ limes over river rocks.
Great wine to enjoy over lunch. RRP: $30

6 PACK SPECIAL PRICE - $132

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REVIEWS FOR THE 2009 VINTAGE:
“Bright light straw-green; a fragrant, flowery bouquet with blossom and fresh cut grass aromas, the palate very intense and very long. Will develop superbly for 20 years plus. Rating 95.” James Halliday.

BEST OF THE BEST - SEMILLON - 95 POINTS - RATED "Outstanding Value for Money". James Halliday's 2011 Aust Wine Companion.

Price: $132.00

Six Foot Six Pinot Noir 2010 (STRAIGHT DOZEN SPECIAL)

Six Foot Six Shiraz 2007 (STRAIGHT DOZEN SPECIAL)

Bress Silver Chook Pinot Noir 2010 - STRAIGHT DOZEN SPECIAL!

Winemaker, Adam Marks has made his mark (pardon the pun!) as one of our most progressive vintners at Victoria's Bress wines. His European approach and belief is that one region cannot produce a range of wines of equally high quality - instead he matches varieties to regions.

We like his affinity with Rudolph Steiner's bio-dynamics and natural approach in the vineyard (no chemical fertilisers) and winery (natural yeasts and no fining or filtering reds and minimal sulphur additions).

This Pinot sourced from Yarra and Macedon hits the spot! It represents extraordinary value with unique personality (lovely purity of fruit), depth, complexity and balance for pinot at this price. RRP: $27

CHRISTMAS SPECIAL ... ONLY $21pb when you buy a STRAIGHT DOZEN of this wine!)

Price: $252.00

Stella Bella Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2010 - STRAIGHT CASE SPECIAL!

Special / Sale Price - Stella Bella Skuttlebutt Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2010 - STRAIGHT CASE SPECIAL!

Derived from an ancient nautical term, "skuttlebutt" was the vessel of water at which people would gather. Leading Margaret River producer Stella Bella Wines has produced a winner here with their second label…juicy tropical fruit bound together by citrusy freshnesss and zing.

GOLD MEDAL at 2010 Margaret River Wine Show. 94 points from James Halliday in his Australian Wine Companion 2011 ... “Light straw-green; an immaculately balanced blend of Sauvignon Blanc (50%) Semillon (43%) Chardonnay (7%); the bouquet is strikingly fragrant, the palate a seamless blend of citrus, stone fruit and less tropical/passionfruit.”
RRP: $ 22 Our Price $180 (that's only $15 per bottle) when you buy a straight dozen of this wine.

Price: $264.00
Price: $180.00

Stella Bella Chardonnay 2009 - STRAIGHT CASE SPECIAL!

Scotchmans Hill Swan Bay Shiraz 2010 - STRAIGHT CASE BUY

Ashton Hills Chardonnay 2009 ( 12 pack)

Stephen refers to his vineyard as "the burgundy of the Adelaide Hills" (due to it's similar climate). Accordingly, his Chardonnay flourishes and the terrific 2009 vintage has produced a cracker! Very tight, burgundian in style with wonderful length-one for the cellar or decant this wine.

"Bright straw-green; the complex slightly funky bouquet does not prepare you for the tsunami of flavour on the long and classy palate; this is right in white Burgundy territory, with a marvelous aftertaste." 96 points James Halliday 2012 Aust Wine Companion and included in the Best of the Best.

Made from 26 yr old dry-grown, low yielding grapes with fermentation in new and seasoned French oak using natural and cultured yeasts, followed by the avoidance of malolactic-fermentation, stirring of and maturation on yeast lees.

2009 was a great vintage in the Hills- has the goods and the structure to age for at least another 5 years. Decant to reveal layers of flavours. (Straight dozen special $444 ie $37 ) RRP $53

Price: $444.00

Bird in Hand Shiraz 2010 - STRAIGHT DOZEN SPECIAL!

SPECIAL PRICE WHEN YOU BUY A STRAIGHT DOZEN OF THIS WINE!

* Gold Medal at 2011 Adelaide Show *
Bird in Hand (Highly regarded and awarded Adelaide Hills producer) are going from strength to strength.

Beautiful aromatic nose of blackberry, balanced by hints of licorice,black olives and spice. Palate is rich, round with ripe tannins and beautifully integrated French oak. One for the cellar - recommend 3 to 8 yrs. Recommend decanting!
RRP$32

Our Price when you buy 12 bottles of this wine is only $288 (that's only $24 per bottle!)

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Review of the 2009:
"Deep purple-crimson; the aromatic bouquet is reflected in the bright red and black fruit flavours of the medium-bodied palate, with spice and pepper plus cedary French oak extending its finish. 94 Points." James Halliday 2011 Aust Wine Companion.

Price: $288.00

Bird in Hand Mixed Case

Enjoy a taste of the Adelaide Hills in this range of Bird in Hand wines.
In this case of 12 wines you will receive:-
3 x Bird in Hand Rose 2011
3 x Two in the Bush Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2011
3 x Two in the Bush Shiraz 2010
3 x Two in the Bush Merlot Cabernet 2010

RRP: $240 Our Price Only $160

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BIRD IN HAND ROSE 2011 - Love this rose which is aromatic and fresh, bursting with flavours of strawberries, peaches and citrus. 100% Adelaide Hills estate grown pinot with plenty of natural freshness. 5000 glasses were served at Wimbledon last year! RRP $20
TWO IN BUSH SEM SAV BLANC 2011 - This is a classic crisp blend of Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc. Tropical characters from the Sav Blanc are beautifully balanced by lemon and citrus from the Semillon. This is the ultimate wine for lunch! RRP $20
TWO IN THE BUSH SHIRAZ 2010 - Winemaker Andrew Nugent says 2010 reds are their best yet which is a big call after the spectacular 2009 (Trophy Decanter World wine awards) This is classic elegant cool climate shiraz-it's rich, ripe, pure with balanced more-ish depth. RRP $20
TWO IN THE BUSH CAB MERLOT 2010 - Lifted aromas of ripe red fruits, fleshy plums, ripe tannins and beautifully integrated french oak. Previous vintages have rated highly with James Halliday - '07 - 93 pts, '09 - 91 pts. RRP $20

Price: $160.00

Lost Valley Shiraz 2008 - STRAIGHT CASE BUY

Lost Valley Riesling 2010 - STRAIGHT CASE BUY

Lost Valley Cortese 2009 - STRAIGHT CASE BUY

Catena Zapata Malbec 2008 - STRAIGHT DOZEN SPECIAL

Finca Domingo Torrontes 2009 - STRAIGHT DOZEN BUY

Jed Pinot Grigio 2010 - STRAIGHT DOZEN SPECIAL

Each year, Jed’s three young Australian winemakers travel to the Uco Valley in Argentina to craft wines that express the unique characters of this acclaimed alpine region. They were hugely impressed with the Uco Valley in Mendoza (450 year history of winemaking) as a unique place to make wine with its fresh snowmelt water (from the Andes), crisp mountain air, high altitude ( 1250 m) and pure UV light. This pristine environment produces naturally balanced wines which require minimal intervention in both the vineyard and winery.

An early picking provides zippy freshness followed by a later picking for fruit richness. Aromas of juicy nectarine, white peach, hints of spring flowers... Rich purity of fruit, textural on the palate with lovely cool climate zing.
RRP $24
Straight dozen special price: $225

Price: $225.00

Jed Limited Release Malbec 2008 - STRAIGHT CASE BUY

$Eden Road \"The Seedling\" Mix$

Eden Road "The Seedling" Mix

Enjoy a dozen of the following wines:-

6 x Eden Road The Seedling Shiraz 2009
3 x Eden Road The Seedling Chardonnay 2009
3 x Eden Road The Seedling Sem Sav Blanc 2010

RRP $216 OUR PRICE: $180

Eden Road The Seedling Shiraz 2009
Love this wine...if you love Clonakilla's Hilltops shiraz you will love this! Sourced from the Hilltops and Canberra districts, this flavourful and elegant shiraz has to be one of the finest value for money examples I've tasted in a long while.

Cascading raspberry,blackberry and dark cherry fruit with some black pepper and meaty savoury characters...One juicy wine with fine silky tannins to close. "This'll get Canberra on the map in a big way.." 91 points Nick Stock SMH/Age Good Wine Guide 2011. Startling quality and value here- do not miss out on this !! RRP $18

Eden Road The Seedling Chardonnay 2009
You will not find a better single vineyard, cool climate chardonnay for the price. From the foothills of the Snowy Mountains, Tumbarumba has already an enviable reputation for producing premium chardonnay. Zesty citrus and mineral notes, a whiff of French oak on the nose leads to the Eden Road signature of generous, bright and vibrant fruit on the palate. Highly impressive- this chardonnay has the goods!

Eden Road The Seedling Sem Sav Blanc 2010
Fresh and aromatic this wine sourced from two vineyards in Canberra is the perfect blend of intense zesty Semillon and vibrant tropical Sav Blanc. "... one alluring wine in the glass... This has plenty of flavour and represents outstanding value." 91 points, Nick Stock SMH/Age Good Wine Guide 2011.

Price: $180.00

$Eden Road \"The Seedling\" Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2010 - STRAIGHT DOZEN SPECIAL!$

$Eden Road \"The Seedling\" Chardonnay 2009 - STRAIGHT DOZEN SPECIAL!$

$Eden Road \"The Seedling\" Shiraz 2009 - STRAIGHT DOZEN SPECIAL$

Eden Road "The Seedling" Shiraz 2009 - STRAIGHT DOZEN SPECIAL

Sourced from the Hilltops and Canberra districts, this flavourful and elegant shiraz has to be one of the finest value for money examples I've tasted in a long while....reminiscent of the wines of the southern Rhone

Cascading raspberry,blackberry and dark cherry fruit with some black pepper and meaty savoury characters...One juicy wine with fine silky tannins to close. "This'll get Canberra on the map in a big way.." 91 points Nick Stock SMH/Age Good Wine Guide 2011. Startling quality and value here- do not miss out on this !!

RRP $18 Straight Dozen Special $170

$Eden Road \"The Seedling\" Shiraz 2009 - STRAIGHT DOZEN SPECIAL$ More Details
"This'll get Canberra on the map in a big way, with a meaty spicy oak sitting across brambly summer-berry fruits, mixed red florals and spice. The palate sweeps through on bright, fluffy tannins and delivers supple, juicy snap; really lively and flavoursome dark fruits throughout." 91 points. Nick Stock, The Age/SMH

Price: $170.00

Bannockburn Shiraz 2006 - **STRAIGHT DOZEN BUY**

Bannockburn Chardonnay 2008 - **STRAIGHT DOZEN BUY**

Bannockburn Pinot Noir - **STRAIGHT DOZEN BUY**

Harewood Red Rabbit 2010 * STRAIGHT DOZEN BUY *

Kangarilla Road Shiraz 2009 ** STRAIGHT DOZEN BUY **

Kangarilla Road Q Shiraz 2007 - STRAIGHT CASE BUY

94 POINTS from James Halliday in 2011 Wine Companion: ... "Excellent colour, half suggesting the inclusion of viognier; prolonged oak ageing has not imposed itself on the wine, which is very intense, the quality particularly good for '07; lots of dark chocolate and fluffy tannins.
Biodynamic. Rating 94 Drink 2022"

Campbell Mattinson from The Wine Front "This is a sturdy, serious red if ever there was one. It’s drenched in both grainy tannin and liqueurous fruit flavour. In terms of the flavour themselves it’s a little porty and overdone for my tastes, but the way the tannin drags through the mouth – combined with the immense power of the fruit flavour itself – excuses it (almost) entirely. There’s a sense of gravitas to this wine. And it has terrific length. 94 points".

Price: $588.00

$Kangarilla Road \"Devils Whiskers\" Shiraz 2009$

Kangarilla Road "Devils Whiskers" Shiraz 2009

I am often afflicted with Devils Whiskers- 2 little marks appear on my top lips when drinking rouge!

Robert Parker is fan of this leading McLaren Vale winery: ".. a knack for turning out high quality efforts...all classic McLaren Vale cuvees with a sense of balance and restraint suggestive of European influence however there is no compromise of the wines flavours or ripeness levels.”

My favourite wine of the lineuop at a recent tastings- extraordinary fruit and structure for a $30 wine. Powerful shiraz with concentration , structure and moreish tar ( french oak) on finish with fragrance and suppleness on palate ( splash of viognier in blend) Definitely a wine of yin and yang. Decanting this wine revealed so many dimensions over the evening. 94 pts Halliday. Superb drinking here. RRP $37

Price: $29.99

$Kangarilla Road \"Devils Whiskers\" Shiraz 2009 **STRAIGHT DOZEN PRICE**$

Kangarilla Road "Devils Whiskers" Shiraz 2009 STRAIGHT DOZEN PRICE

I am often afflicted with Devils Whiskers- 2 little marks appear on my top lips when drinking rouge!

Robert Parker is fan of this leading McLaren Vale winery: ".. a knack for turning out high quality efforts...all classic McLaren Vale cuvees with a sense of balance and restraint suggestive of European influence however there is no compromise of the wines flavours or ripeness levels.”

My favourite wine of the lineuop at a recent tastings- extraordinary fruit and structure for a $30 wine. Powerful shiraz with concentration , structure and moreish tar ( french oak) on finish with fragrance and suppleness on palate ( splash of viognier in blend) Definitely a wine of yin and yang. Decanting this wine revealed so many dimensions over the evening. 94 pts Halliday. Superb drinking here. RRP $37

STRAIGHT DOZEN PRICE $336 ($27 A BOTTLE)

$Kangarilla Road \"Devils Whiskers\" Shiraz 2009 **STRAIGHT DOZEN PRICE**$ More Details
James Halliday says: "Slightly more purple to the colour; a very attractive medium-to full-bodied wine, with more obvious fruit richness (even though the alcohol is lower) ... but shares the balance and elegance; full-flavoured plum and black cherry fruit with integrated oak and tannins. Rating 94 Drink 2024"

Price: $336.00

Spinifex Lola 2010 - STRAIGHT CASE BUY!

A complex and exciting blend of Semillon, Marsanne, Ugni Blanc, Vermentino and Viognier. A savoury Mediterranean style white with a subtle yet deep bouquet of citrus rind, almond nougat, hay and frangipani flowers and pear. Medium bodied, lovely mid palate texture and freshness! Decant this wine.
When quizzed on the name of this wine, Pete Schell said that most wines seem to fall into a “masculine” or a “feminine” style. When he first made this wine back in 2001, he felt it couldn’t be categorised – it was a bit of both. Like the song “Lola” says “she walked like a woman and talked like a man”.

Campbell Mattinson from The Wine Front said: "Spinfex make the right wines, at the right prices. And they do it year in, year out... It’s a beautiful white wine, in the ‘field blend’ style. It’s one of those wines that just feels good in your mouth. It’s soft but tart, flavoursome but racy. It tastes of various kinds of melon and spice, lanolin and brine. It has a touch of grip to the finish – almost never a bad thing. Great mouthfeel. I’d be more than happy to reach for a stash of this. 91 Points"

STRAIGHT CASE BUY *** $239.88 ***

Price: $239.88

Special / Sale Price - Luscious Red Mixed Case

This luscious Red mix (valued at $240) is only $165!

In this case you will receive 3 bottles of each of the 4 red wines:-

Delatite Bull Run Cabernet Merlot 2005
Delatite, in the foothills of Mt Buller have been doing very well. Awarded the prestigious 5 Star Winery Rating from Halliday. This elegant (biodynamic) cabernet merlot has terrific ripe blackcurrant, mint, fine grained tannins and gentle use of French oak (it is basically wine that did not quite make the grade for their flagship Devil's River Cabernet Merlot blend). Great quality and value. RRP: $17

Boston Bay Merlot 2008
The Ford family planted their vineyard in South Australia's Eyre Peninsula back in 1982. Maritime sea breezes blowing in from Boston Bay have produced this outstanding merlot with rich mulberry fruit, great length and spicy kick (5% cabernet sauvignon) made by legendary Clare winemakers O'Leary Walker. An absolute winner for quality and value. "..The medium bodied finish is soft and fruity and lingers on the palate. This is the fourth consecutive vintage I've tasted of this style and it has to be the best ever." Jim McMahon, Corkscrew May 2010. RRP $22

David Hook Shiraz 2009
Experienced winemaker David Hook has worked everywhere from Tyrrells to Lakes Folly and in France and Spain. Select parcels of fruit are blended from the Hunter Valley, McLaren Vale and Mudgee.
Campbell Mattinson from The Wine Front says: "..It's all come together very nicely. It tastes pencilly and chocolately, presumably courtesy of oak, before ripe flavours of cherry and blackberry shoulder forward ... nice bit of tannin grip... smoky, green-tinged edges .. help give the wine a good deal of personality ... Ready to drink now, and is very good buying at the price. 90 points." RRP: $21

Chrismont La Casa Rosso 2008
What a find! This Italian-esque blend of Sangiovese and Merlot really surprised me - it is truly delicious and cries out for mediteranean fare (think Italian sausage, olives, lasagne and pizza!) Made by leading King Valley vigneron Arnie Pizzini (Christmont Wines), it sings with dark cherries, wild blackberries and a hint of aniseed…with great depth and savoury complexity too. Very rare to find a Sangiovese of this quality for such a silly price… Don't tell Arnie it is really a $20 plus wine! This is my new vino rosso de la Casa. RRP: $17

Price: $240.00
Price: $165.00

Delatite Riesling 2009 - STRAIGHT DOZEN BUY

Domaine Leroy Bourgogne blanc 1999 STRAIGHT DOZEN PRICE

"Lalou Bize-Leroy stands alone at the top of Burgundy's quality hierarchy. Because she is a perfectionnist, and because she has had the courage to produce wines from low yield and bottle them naturelly, without fining or filtration" Robert Parker

Lalou Bize–Leroy still rates the 99 as probably the finest bourgougne blanc release to date!
Parcels of fruit from Cotes de Beaune ; Auxey, Meursault and Chassagne…A decade or so on from vintage, this wine is youthful, bright , citrusy; delightfully tight and focused …….tasted blind you would swear it was a 2 yr old wine and not a 11 yrs old ! Toastiness and freshly baked brioche on the nose with generous fruit, fine lick of minerality and lemon citrus kick. bottle age has provided wonderful complexity and plenty of allure! Great length, freshness and balance here. Our price $54.99

SPECIAL PRICE WHEN PURCHASED AS A Straight Dozen - $600 - only $50 a bottle

Price: $600.00

Teusner Round Two Cabernet 2009 - STRAIGHT CASE BUY

David Hook Shiraz Viognier 2008 - 12 PACK

** STRAIGHT DOZEN SPECIAL **

Experienced winemaker David Hook has worked everywhere from Tyrrells to Lakes Folly and in France, Spain.

08 was a difficult vintage in the Hunter so David Hook supplemented this Shiraz (72% Hunter) with 20% Mudgee and 5% McLaren Vale shiraz. The remainder is viognier.

Campbell Mattinson from The Wine Front says: "..It's all come together very nicely. It tastes pencilly and chocolately, presumably courtesy of oak, before ripe flavours of cherry and blackberry shoulder forward ... nice bit of tannin grip... smoky, green-tinged edges .. help give the wine a good deal of personality ... Ready to drink now, and is very good buying at the price. 90 points."

RRP: $264

** NOW ONLY $180 ** WHEN PURCHASED AS A STRAIGHT DOZEN. ($15 A BOTTLE!)

Price: $180.00

Teusner Albert shiraz 2009 (6 pack)

Fuit sourced from two low yielding unirrigated 45 and 90 yr old vineyards in Barossa's Gommersal & Ebenezer district.

Smokey and tarry notes complement the rich black fruits with hint of aniseed. Full bodied with round opulent flavours of ripe blackberries and plums. The finish is long and luscious with beautifully balanced tannin, acidity and oak (24 mths in French oak). 2009 was a terrific vintage ( long season with no adverse weather). Cellar for up to 10 years. Decanting this wine is a must!

Halliday review for the 08: "Dark chocolate and savoury smoked meat nuances sit pleasantly atop rich black fruit; the palate follows the theme with impressive concentration, turned earth, tar, blackberry and chewy tannin in abundance; rich and ripe, but not overdone, the finish is long, fleshy and harmonious. 95pts" RRP $50

Price: $252.00

$Chrismont\'s La Casa Mix$

Chrismont's La Casa Mix

In this mix you get:

6 x Chrismonts La Casa Rosso 2008
6 x Chrismots La Casa Bianco 2009

Chrismont La Casa Rosso 2008 - What a find! This Italian-esque blend of Sangiovese and Merlot really surprised me - it is truly delicious and cries out for mediteranean fare (think Italian sausage, olives, lasagne and pizza!) Made by leading King Valley vigneron Arnie Pizzini (Christmont Wines), it sings with dark cherries, wild blackberries and a hint of aniseed…with great depth and savoury complexity too. Very rare to find a Sangiovese of this quality for such a silly price… Don't tell Arnie it is really a $20 plus wine! This is my new vino rosso de la Casa.

Chrismont La Casa Bianco 2008 - Bowled over by this juicy mediterranean white made by leading King Valley vigneron Arnie Pizzini, pioneer of Italian varieties in Australia. The art of blending at its finest - who would have thought a blend of Arneis and Savagnin would produce such a lip smacking, summery white. It shows a fine citrus thread, interwoven with tropical & floral notes and is beautifully balanced with impressive length and zip. Cries out for a seafood lunch.

SPECIAL PRICE $12 A BOTTLE IN THE MIX.

Price: $144.00

Wise Eagle Bay Shiraz 2007 ** SPECIAL STRAIGHT DOZEN PRICE **

Delamotte Christmas 6 Pack

In this 6 pack you will get:

3 x Delamotte Brut NV
3 x Delamotte Blanc de Blancs 99

RRP: $825

Why not enjoy a fine and affordable Champagne right through your Christmas day or evening! Start with the Brut NV - the perfect aperitif and continue throughout your meal with the exceptional Blanc de Blanc '99.

Delamotte Brut NV: 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.

Delamotte Blanc de Blancs '99: 100% grand cru including le Mesnil - classic blanc de blancs ( baby Salon - made by same house from similar quality fruit ) 5 years on yeast lees. Extraordinarily complex, long and fine. Great vintage and will cellar. During my visit to Delamotte and Salon in Jan this year, this was my favourite champagne of the lineup including its more exclusive sibling, Champagne Salon 97 at 4 times the price!

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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.

Price: $585.00

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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Don David Reserve Tannat 2009 - SPECIAL STRAIGHT DOZEN PRICE

Vineyard located high in the northern region of Salta (approx 3000 metres altitude). Lovely rich ripe fruit (Made with some carbonic maceration which gives the wine aromatic lift) fined grained tannins and a more-ish savoury tarriness with a hint of licorice. Gorgeous purity of fruit and length of flavour. Very different in style to a French madiran (south west France) where the tannat variety is traditionally made in a more tannic, astringent fashion. My favourite red from our recent Argentine tasting.

The '08 vintage was recently awarded BEST RED WINE IN THE WORLD in the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2010 among nearly 7000 wines from 49 different countries. The 2009 release is a terrific follow up- the growing seasons are very consistent in Salta thanks to the Andes ( create a rain shadow so no rain during harvest) RRP $33

Straight Dozen Price $336

Price: $336.00

Jed Limited Release Cabernet Franc 2008 - STRAIGHT DOZEN SPECIAL PRICE

Jed Malbec 2010 - STRAIGHT DOZEN SPECIAL PRICE

Mendoza is famous for making the worlds best Malbec. While wine has been made in Mendoza for over 400 years, only recently, have the higher and cooler vineyard sights in the Uco Valley been identified as some of the best. The cooler climate fosters the development of the bright cherry flavours in this wine and provides a fine tannin structure. Jed Malbec is made in a traditional medium bodied style. 70% aged in 2nd/3rd use French/American oak to showcase the trademark fine/ ripe tannins of Mendoza Malbec.

This beautifully fragrant “vino tinto” has cascading flavours of wild blackberries, aniseed, leather and spice. Love the intensity of fruit on the palate and fine grained silky tannins. Beautiful balance in this fine medium bodied red. Sip on this and you will hear the accordion and feel the intensity and style of tango! RRP: $25

Special 12 pack price $225

Price: $225.00

Charlotte Sound Pinot Noir 2010 - STRAIGHT DOZEN SPECIAL PRICE

"Made by the people at Scotchmans Hill, and as I always like to say, Marlborough Pinot Noir may be a fair way from being the ultimate or the best region for Pinot, but it makes for a lovely drink at a decent price more often than not. Typical Kiwi Pinot smells – red fruits, spice, a little sap and some attractive creamy oak. It’s light and fresh with a slightly creamy texture mingling with the more sappy acidic main thrust……it’s lovely to drink – has good balance, high drinkability and an easy going sort of charm. Lots to like here. Rated : 90. Gary Walsh from The Wine Front comments about the 2008.

We are happy with this newly released offering. Quite a smart juicy little number...

RRP: $28 Special Straight Dozen Price $216

Price: $216.00

Special / Sale Price - Stella Bella Skuttlebutt Shiraz Cabernet 2008 - STRAIGHT DOZEN SPECIAL!

This fine Shiraz Cabernet blend comes from leading Margaret River winery Stella Bella and Red Winemaker of the Year (Campbell Mattinsons Big Red Wine Book). Found in the finest restaurants, Stella Bella wines were awarded the coveted 5 red star rating from James Halliday in his 2012 Wine Companion and have won countless awards and trophies at leading wine shows.

From their second label Skuttlebutt, the 2008 Shiraz Cabernet brims with blackberries, blood plums and spice balanced with ripe tannins, great length of flavour and well integrated French Oak (The Cabernet provides fine grained tannins, structure and minty complexity).

RRP$22 Our Price only $180 (thats $15 per bottle) when you buy a Straight Dozen of this wine

Price: $264.00
Price: $180.00

Coates Consonance Syrah 2007 12 pack

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.

This McLaren Vale/Langhorne Creek blend matured in French and American oak has the goods. RRP: $25

Price: $235.00

Dalzotto Pucino Prosecco NV - 12 BOTTLE CASE BUY

Special / Sale Price - Kilikanoon Prodigal Grenache 2006 - STRAIGHT CASE BUY

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Here's a bit of what Englishman Matthew Jukes wrote about the 2005.... My enthusiasm is the same.

"Strap yourself in for a roller coaster ride, because this spectacular wine is a white knuckle treat.... This dense, dark brooding red is made from the woefully underrated red grape Grenache.... Grenache forms the engine room of Chateauneuf du Papes, and it is this complex flavour spectrum and inert power that Prodigal Grenache has in spades..... You must decant it because there is a lot of energy in this wine that needs to be organised, ordered and aligned in a decanter before you dive in...... I tasted it last week and went back to it over the next 3 days and it kept opening up and revealing more and more layers of crushed plum and spice...

Staggering value for money, this is a wine that is drinking beautifully now, but has five or more years ahead of it to perform wonders for you."

2006 Prodigal Silver BEST IN CLASS 2009 International Wine & Spirit Competition. Tasting notes from the judges at IWSC

“Dark magenta colour with an earthern red edge. Old vine complexity on the nose, graphite, ironstone, roasting spices, currants and voluptuous framboise. This is a very beautiful, complex and generous Grenache, fleshy and sweet, dusty tannins and a long earthy herbal peppery finish. A very serious wine which is deliciously approachable.”

RRP: $408 a dozen ($34 a bottle)

** NOW ONLY $336 ** WHEN PURCHASED AS A STRAIGHT DOZEN ($28 a bottle).

Price: $408.00
Price: $336.00

Bird in Hand Sauvignon Blanc 2010 - 12 PACK

Harewood Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2011 (12 pack)

Harewood Reserve Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 09 ( 12 Pack)

BEST OF THE BEST - Sem Sav Blanc - 94 POINTS - 5 RED STAR RATING - James Halliday's 2011 Aust Wine Companion.

“Straw, lemon and gun flint are evident on the bouquet; the palate is deep and luscious on entry, moving through to fresh lemon to conclude; generous, poised and precise. Rating 94.” James Halliday.

James Kellie (formerly of Howard Park) has done incredibly well here producing extraordinary intensity of fruit in this semillon sauvignon blanc blend. 100% free run juice from fruit sourced from higher altitude cool coastal sites of Denmark in WA. A portion of each variety was barrel fermented in large French oak to give texture. Minimal fining. Intense nose producing aroma/flavours of lemon zest, snow peas, gooseberries, fresh herbs and tropical fruit. This mouthwatering wine is top shelf.

RRP $30

Price: $270.00

Massena The Eleventh Hour Shiraz 2009 - SPECIAL STRAIGHT DOZEN PRICE

Dan Standish and Jaysen Collins have produced Barossa shiraz (predominantly Greenock fruit) at its best…

94 points from Halliday for the 08 in his 2011 Australian Wine Companion: "Impenetrable colour; an opulent array of essency black fruits, dark chocolate, mulled spices and mocha; the palate is unctuous, showing deep levels of concentrated sweet fruit, followed by chewy tannins to conclude; a rich wine, perfect for a cold night."
**When purchased as a STRAIGHT DOZEN .. ONLY $35**
RRP $40

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Of previous vintages..... Wine Advocate: “The 2006 Shiraz “Eleventh Hour” comes from 60 to 125-year-old vines that were saved from the bulldozer at the “eleventh hour”. It spent 20 months in used French oak hogsheads. Crimson-colored, it offers an alluring aroma of vanilla, coconut, smoked meat, and wild blueberry. Medium to full-bodied, this ripe, tasty Shiraz is remarkably light on its feet. There is enough soft tannin to safely cellar this wine for 2-3 years and drink it through 2020.” 90-92 points. Jay Millar, Parker’s right hand man. International Wine Cellar: “Saturated red. Compelling bouquet of blueberry, cherry compote, violet and Asian spices. Sappy dark berry flavors are velvety and round, with peppery spice adding nerve. Gains sweetness and power with air, finishing with outstanding clarity and thrust. Deeply flavored but not heavy, this deftly combines richness with energy.” Josh Raynolds who works with Steve Tanzer - 92 Pts.

Price: $420.00

Harewood Estate Chardonnay 2009 ( 12 pack)

$Bird in Hand \"Two in the Bush\" Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2011$

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