Special / Sale Price - Harewood Estate Great Southern "White Rabbit" 2008

James Kellie (formerly of Howard Park) has done well here with a juicy tropical blend of Sauvignon blanc and chardonnay ..All fruit from Western Australia's cool Great Southern region.Denmark, Albany and Mt Barker. You will love this zesty white. Harewood has enjoyed extraordinary success in just 5 yrs with James at the helm including Halliday's elusive 5 red star rating awarded to top 6.5% of wineries.

Silver Medal Canberra Cool Climate Wine Show.

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Harewood Estate Chardonnay 2006

James Kellie bowled me over with his fine barrel fermented chardonnay - 100% estate grown chardonnay ( Mendoza clone) from Harewood's Denmark vineyard , handpicked, whole bunch pressed only pristine free-run juice!!

06 was a cool yr ..perfect for whites. This was one tight steely chardonnay when first released after 2 odd years in cellar structure and balance of flavour revealed . Recomend decanting. Top shelf chardonnay. RRP $28

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Spy Valley Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2009

Spy Valley is the local nickname for the Waihopai Valley in Marlborough, NZ where a satellite 'spy' base is located. Situated amongst the rolling hills of the valley, they produce premium-quality fruit to craft youthful, exuberant wines bursting with fruit flavours and aroma. Typical Marlborough Sav Blanc - zesty, tropical and gooseberry fruit characters with great concentration of flavour.

Gold medal at 2008 New Zealand International Wine Show; Gold & Best in Class – New World Wine Awards 2008 RRP: $ 24.00

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Special / Sale Price - Bird in Hand "Two in the Bush" Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2008

Two in the Bush range is the second label of highly regarded and awarded Adelaide Hills producer. James Halliday gives the winery "5 stars". 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 ideal wine for lunch.

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Special / Sale Price - Bird in Hand Riesling 2008

Fruit for the Bird in Hand Riesling is sourced from their Clare Valley vineyards. Green apple, citrus aromas with thirst quenching freshly squeezed limes. Perfect balance - Clare riesling at it's best. Enjoy this now but it certainly has the acid backbone and structure to age and develop that distinctive character of honey and toast.

Gold Medal at the International Wine and Spirit Competition. RRP $ 25.00

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Salitage Chardonnay 2007

John Horgan certainly knows fine chardonnay, after cutting his teeth in the west as co-owner of Leeuwin estate in the early days and then as a pioneer in Pemberton region and establishing leading winery, Salitage. Great intensity, balance and freshness here in this fine (all estate grown fruit) cool climate barrel fermented chardonnay.

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Hamelin Bay Five Ashes Reserve Chardonnay 2005

Leading Margaret River producer from Karridale (regarded as the best Chardonnay country in Margret River) has come up trumps with their 05 Reserve Chardonnay. 100% Gin Gin clone Chardonnay, layers of stone fruit flavour and citrus, fresh figs, beautifully integrated savoury French oak, incredibly long finish. It doesn't get better than this. 95/100 Halliday.

RRP $ 52.00

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Groom Sauvignon Blanc 2009

Intense Daryl Groom (former Penfolds winemaker) has done well here! Intense mouthfilling tropical fruit cascading from refreshing citrus to pineapple and passionfruit with balanced salad green characters. More tropical and less pungent in style than NZ sauvignon blanc. 100 % estate grown fruit from their Lenswood vineyard in the Adelaide Hills. The '09 vintage is being hailed as one of the best for Adelaide Hills in yonks!- the pefect vintage, a long hot season but no heatwave like in 08 - so no disappointments here! Halliday is a huge fan of Groom's wines. Of their 08 vintage he says “… great vibrancy, almost urgency, of the palate which gives this wine its quality and style, with a long, grainy finish. Rating 95. Rated Top Sauvignon Blanc” HALLIDAY.

This is top shelf.

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Radford Eden Valley Riesling 2008

Intoxicating aromas of wild flowers, citrus, limes. Intense steely backbone (made with some wild yeasts and lees contact) with a long and dry finish. All estate grown fruit from their 70 and 40 yr old vineyard. It is still a baby and has the acidity and depth of fruit to age for the long haul. This winery makes the best Eden Valley riesling to have ever passed my lips. Incredible stuff! 94 points Halliday.

Another critic, Winsor Dobbins agrees..."There are some pretty terrific 08 rieslings in the marketplace but this would have to rank with the top half dozen; steely and intense with lemon and lime aromas and flavours and some really tight minerally acidity. This wine suffered from what I call "an evaporation poblem". The bottle was very soon empty. Brilliant!"

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Salitage Unwooded Chardonnay 2007

Juicy nectarines, peaches with plenty of lemon and lime kick in this fine Pemberton chardonnay -6 different clones of chardonnay have been blended together to give us concentration of fruit and zest. This is unquestionably Australia's best unwooded chardonnay.

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David Hook Pinot Grigio 2009

David Hook has worked everywhere from Tyrrells to Lakes Folly and in France, Spain. Made definitely in the Italian, more savoury and quaffable style, can't go wrong here: thirst quenching lemon, lime and juicy pears in this fine white. RRP$20

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Special / Sale Price - Delatite Riesling 2006

The Ritchie family (from the spectacularly beautiful alpine country, the foothills of Victoria's Mt Buller) excel with aromatic varieties. Biodynamic viticulture ( produced healthier soils/more worms and better water holding capacity) his resulted in more complexity and depth in their wines.

TROPHY BEST RIESLING ADELAIDE WINE SHOW...9 other gold medals including ADELAIDE, MELBOURNE, HOBART WINE SHOWS.

Varietal fruit characters have been captured and beautifully expressed here..lemon, lime, honeysuckle and bracing acidity for zing!

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Arlewood Chardonnay 2005

This top shelf Margaret River Chardonnay is delicate and intense at the same time: grapefruit, pineapple, green apple, citrus, almonds. Reminded me a little of the old world something akin to a village level Puligny Montrachet with firm acidity and minerality. Halliday 93/100. Gold medal Winewise Small Vigneron's Awards 2007

RRP: $ 45.00

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Special / Sale Price - Wise Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2008

This leading Margaret River producer has gone from strength to strength - 60% Semillon and 40% sauvignon blanc in this fine Margaret River white blend. Plenty of zippy tropical fruit which reminded me of ripe stone fruit, melons with passionfruit tang. Selected in Halliday's Tri Nations tasting...after the huge success of thier 2007 Scoring 95/100 in Halliday's top 100 which is unheard of for a wine under $ 20

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Delatite Dead Mans Hill Gewurztraminer 2009

Widely regarded as australia's best gewurztraminer from the cool climate of mansfield at the foothills of Mt Buller. Think of citrus, lavender, hint of lychee...Lovely stuff. Enjoy with spicey dishes

RRP: $ 27.00

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Domaine Thomas Sancerre 2004

This is Sancerre at it's best! Sancerre is that appellation located on the Loire River ..almost smack bang in the centre of France. Jean and his wife Ginette own 13 hectares at Verdigny and their family have been growing grapes for for 10 generations. This unwooded sauvignon blanc reminds me of preserved lemons, passionfruit. ..it's flinty, minerally and smacks plenty of tang. Quality is so fine..this wine is worthy of Grand Vin status. Treat yourself to this. Freshly shucked oysters. Oui oui !

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Special / Sale Price - Caledonia Australis Chardonnay 2003 12 pack

This leading Gippsland winery ( chardonnay and Pinot Nori specialist) has done well here.

Classic fine cool climate barrel fermented chardonnay at it's best, only 20% malolactic fermentation and hence only a touch butterscotch-they like to highlight the delicate fruit that they can grow in the cool climate of Victoria's Gippsland.

Concentrated, balanced. Trophy Gippsland Show, 94/100 Halliday, 95/100 Huon Hooke. Has benefited from a couple of years' bottle age. Unbelievable stuff. RRP$32

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Hamelin Bay Chardonnay 2006

06 vintage by leading Margaret River Chardonnay producer is barrel fermented chardonnay at it's best. They have used a component of wild yeasts to add further complexity. 06 was a sepctacular vintage for whites ( a bit cool for reds! ) in Margaret River. Already won 3 gold medals at three leading wine shows-Margaret River, Melbourne and Hobart.
RRP $32 Our Price: $ 26.99

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Mount MacLeod Chardonnay 2007

This is the second label of leading Gippsland winery, Caledonia Australis. Superb purity of fruit and beautiful freshness here in this barrel fermented chardonnay.

Ralph Kyte-Powell enthusiastically reviewed this in the Age Epicure : “Grapefruit, white peach and nougat aromas …. and it tastes smooth and juicy with a long, toffee-like aftertaste. Subtlety and complexity with real presence and breeding.” Nothing gets close to this cool climate chardonnay as far as quality and price go. RRP: $20.00 Our price: $16.99

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Special / Sale Price - Hamelin Bay Rampant White 2005 (12 pack)

Tasted this wine half a dozen times in the last month and each time it tastes so unbelievably good that we needed to share some around….thanks to the 50 % semillon in this blend this wine has backbone, zest & life.

A zippy blend of Semillon 50% sauvignon blanc 15% and chardonnay 34% to round things out). Citrus zing, river rocks and delightful tropical fruit in this Margaret River white. Trophy & Gold Medal Margaret River wine show. RRP: $ 20

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Sons of Eden Freya Riesling 2008

Co-owners, Corey Ryan ("cut his teeth" as winemaker at Henschke for 8 yrs) winemaker and Simon Cowham ( ex-viticulturist Yalumba) can do no wrong!

This fine Eden valley riesling was sourced from their 50 yr old vineyard, handpicked, whole bunch pressed, free run juice..Intense flavours of limes, citrus, spring flowers with bracing mineral and steely acidity.. Top shelf for the Riesling lover. 94 pts Halliday Very Limited RRP: $ 24 Our price $19.99

Reviews
James Halliday review: “ ..quite remarkable intensity to its flavour with citrus, apple and even stone fruit wrapped around a core of stony acidity. Built to last 11.5% 94 points”

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Special / Sale Price - Penmara Five Families Chardonnay 2008

Fruit was sourced from Hunter Valley and Orange for this fine quaffing chardonnay - reminds me of ripe peaches, lemons and butterscotch. Too easy to drink.

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Chapel Hill Il Vescovo Pinot Grigio 2007

Winemaker Michael Fragos (International Wine & Spirit's winemaker of the yr) has done a terrific job with this Adelaide Hills pinot grigio. It is all refreshing citrus, pears and apples...lovely concentration, length and balance. 91 pts Tyson Stelzer RRP$23 Our price $18.99

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Juniper Crossings Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2008

These wines made by Mark Messenger are Margaret River's at its best. Intense and rich mouthfilling tropical fruit with lemon and passionfruit kick. Great length and balance-This Margaret River nectar is a must. Halliday 94 points.

RRP $ 22.99

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David Hook Pothana Old Vines Chardonnay Hunter Valley 07

Winemaker David Hook planted the original Pothana chardonnay vineyard 25 yrs ago in Belford ( north of lower Hunter). He cut his teeth along side Murray Tyrrell, worked at Lakes Folly and widely in France and Spain. All care and attention in this handcrafted fine wine, 100% hand picked fruit ( single vineyard...2 tonnes/ acre) whole bunch pressed, barrel fermented 30% new French oak. Nectarines, stone fruit, lemon zest complimented by charred cashew nut french oak. Great intensity and balance in this top shelf Hunter Chardonnay. 90 pts Halliday RRP $30 Our price $26.99

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Kilikanoon Morts Block Watervale Riesling 09

Sensational Clare riesling packed with fresh limes/ lemons with floral hints and some juicy stone fruit. Long and dry finish. Fruit all sourced from their 40 yr old vineyard in Leasingham Riesling. Quality is so good it always cleans up Clare Valley Show. 08 won wine of the year at Hyatt Awards 2008.

2009 was a superb vintage in Clare and newly released 2009 is sublime. RRP $24

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Picardy Pemberton Chardonnay 2007

The Pannell family certainly have plenty of winemaking pedigree- Bill Pannell pioneered winemaking in Margaret River and then started Moss Wood. Picardy is the Pannells’ new venture in WA’s Pemberton.

Quality, quality quality is what the wines of this family business are about. The 07 vintage has produced richer fruit than the cooler 2006 season ….. lime, hints of mineral, hazel nut, lemon, pear and honey and beautifully balanced French oak. Drank it with relish at a dinner recently. Bill and Dan believe that this is the best Chardonnay from Picardy so far. I believe them! Campbell Mattinson loved this and rated it 95 pts. Stock is limited RRP $46

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Special / Sale Price - Arlewood Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2008

This fine Margaret River white is a blend of 60% sauvignon blanc and 40% Semillon. Partial barrel fermentation for the Semillon adds complexity and texture to the bright concentrated tropical sauvignon blanc fruit. An outstanding food wine. Gold Sydney Show Top 100

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Arlewood Marsanne Roussanne 2008

This fine Margaret producer has excelled with its first release of a white blend with a long history in the Rhone Valley in France. Honeysuckle and juicy pears (only a kiss of oak.. 6 weeks...so nice and fresh and not too unctuous!) Lovely richness and balance. Gold Melbourne Show..top scoring wine in its class.
RRP $24

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Special / Sale Price - Skillogalee Riesling 2004

Top shelf Clare riesling kissed by some bottle age. Skillogalee is named by Gourmet traveller as one of Australis'a top 10 riesling producers. Concentrated fresh limes with hints of honeycomb and toast. Classic aged Clare reisling
RRP $26. Clearance Special $17.99

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Tomich Hill Marlborough Park Sauvignon Blanc 2009

Impressive sauvignon blanc made by Tomich Hill from their Adelaide Hills vineyard ...very much tropical passionfruit, citrus spectrum. 2009 was a great vintage in Adelaide Hills and looks smart RRP $16

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Special / Sale Price - Harewood Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2008

James Kellie (formerly of Howard Park) has done incredibly well here producing extraordinary intensity of fruit in this sauvignon blanc, semillon blend-100% free run juice from fruit sourced from best vineyard sites of Denmark, Albany and Mt Barker in WA's cool climate Great Southern region). Aroma / flavours of gooseberries, lemons, grassiness and tropical fruit. 2008 was a cooler vintage than 2007 revealing mouthwatering purity of fruit and balance. This is top shelf and an absolute steal.

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Special / Sale Price - Hamelin Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2007

This is Margaret River wine at it's best - intense tropical passion fruit and zest. Multiple trophy and gold medal winner with past vintages. Sauvignon Blanc does not get better than this. Perfect with oysters. Jancis Robinson,aka "the queen of wine" described this as 'mouthwatering" and drank this with relish at London's Aust. Day tasting . 90 pts Halliday.
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Special / Sale Price - Chain of Ponds Novello Bianco Semillon Pinot Grigio 07

A blend of Semillon, pinot grigio and sauvignon blanc from Adelaide Hills. Thirst quenching flavours of lemons and limes and tropical fruits. Great balance in this zesty white made in fresh savoury italian style.

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Bird in Hand Chardonnay 2008

This leading Adelaide Hills producer has done well to produce fine barrel fermented chardonnay with richness, length, balance and layers of sophistication. Blue Gold Sydney International wine show . Superb food wine.
RRP $26

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Ravensworth Marsanne 2007

White Rhone varieties love the Canberra growing conditions – hot days and cold nights – and Bryan and Jocelyn Martin’s Marsanne in particular is superb. Leaner and more delicate than previous vintages but still with complex notes of stonefruit, nuts and citrus. So darn good.

Gary Walsh from Winorama gives it 92/100 – “It's mid-weight like a Chardonnay, has a touch of warmth poking through and finishes dry and flinty. A paradoxical wine - it's a great food style because it's dry and fairly neutral but it also challenges you and demands your attention with every sip. I think it needs time in bottle to show its best but meanwhile you might like to decant it for best results."

"This is a very fine marsanne. It’s long, slatey, shelly and delicate, the flavour of it interesting and the cellarworthiness of it obvious. I’m an instant fan". Drink: 2008-2012. 94 points. Campbell Mattinson Winefront Monthly.

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Arlewood Sussex Loc Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2006

Leading Margaret River winery, Arlewood Estate’s Sussex Loc cuvee is an extraordinary wine: - A blend of their best semillon and sauvignon blanc with 18 mths maturation in French oak. Succulent peaches, nectarines, lemon curd and almond toasty french oak. Concentrated depth of fruit and beautifully balanced oak and lingering lemon kick on the finish. Blue Gold Sydney International wine show. This wine has often been very favourably compared to Bordeaux heavyweights at several times the price. If you enjoy Grand Cru Chablis you will love this wine for it's lazer like citrus zing. 2006 was a top vintage for white wine in Margaret River ( too cold for reds!) so this wine is more steely and racy than the 2005. Needs to be decanted. 5 Stars and Top of Class Wine State Magazine July 08. Cellar until 2016
RRP $40

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Curtis Marsh, (writer for Asia Sentinel which has more than 5 million readers) raved about the 2005 wine and wrote “ Arlewood ranks as my top selection for the “Must-Have barrel-fermented Semillon – Sauvignon Blanc of the Year” as it is exceptionally well priced and outclasses all the white Bordeaux Blanc’s that I tried, all several times the price of the Arlewood.”

In February 09 the Inaugural 2005 International Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc tasting was held in Margaret River and the 2005 SUssec Loc was narrowly pipped at the posts by Bordeaux heavyweights Haut Brion, Laville Haut Brion, Haut Lafitte, de Chevalier.. A stunning result in a blindtasting of 21 superstar wines particularly as all the Bordeaux blanc’s are several times the price!

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Orlando Steingarten Eden Valley Riesling 1999

Arguably australia’s finest Riesling - the first vintage goes back to 1968. Steingarten is German for garden of stones and 1962 Colin Gramp planted this vineyard in decomposed schist rock! This steep hillside vineyard in the Barossa ranges behind Rowland Flat back provide the ultimate struggle for the vines….(the enduring perversity of viticulture that a vine yields its finest wines under the greatest stress or adversity.) This fine riesling has been carefully cellared and will age for another 2 decades.

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Muddy Water Unplugged Riesling 2008

Top shelf botrytis riesling made by this leading Christchurch producer....Drink this superb nectar with fruit and cheese.....it doesn't get better than this!

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Harewood Reserve Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 08

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.

Gold Medals, 2008 Royal Hobart International Wine Show , Gold Medal- 2008 Boutique Wine Show of Western Australia
94 points - James Halliday

RRP $35

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Muddy Water Unplugged Riesling 2006

Top shelf botrytis riesling made by this leading Christchurch producer....this wine was just included in the 100 Most Exciting Wine Finds in Tom Stevenson's Wine Report 2009! Drink this superb sticky with fruit and cheese.....

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Special / Sale Price - Bird in Hand Sauvignon Blanc 2009 (12 pack )

Adelaide Hills is perfectly suited to grow premium sauv blanc. Andrew Nugent has produced a fine example and 2009 is hailed as a great vintage in Adelaide Hills. Pure tropical fruit balanced by salad greens and citrus kick. Superb line and length in the sauvignon -perfect as an aperitif or great to drink over lunch. RRP $25

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Picardy Sauvignon Blanc 2008

Pemberton shows all the signs of emerging as a great Australian Sauvignon Blanc region and the Pannell family are helping the cause with this fine savvy. Three Sauvignon Blanc clones were used each contributing to structure and complexity…..The fruit was sourced entirely from the All dry grown,100% estate fruit handpicked. Complex wine with beautifully fresh lemons, limes and tropical fruit…definitely has a flinty mineral edge (a little bit like Sancerre)

RRP $25

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Treehouse Sauvignon Blanc 2008

John Horgan knows fine wine and he believes sauvignon blanc has a huge future in Pemberton. He cut his teeth with his brother Dennis Horgan at Leewuin Estate and then sold his share in 1980 to become a pioneer of the Pemberton region of WA. His leading Pemberton winery, Salitage is excelling with sauvignon blanc. Treehouse is their second label. 2008 was a particularly good vintage in Pemberton. This fine wine is all about tropical fruit (stonefruit and passionfruit) beautifully balanced by salad green characters. Lovely stuff.

RRP $21

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Bird in Hand Two in the Bush Chardonnay 2008

Two in the Bush range is the second label of highly regarded and awarded Adelaide Hills producer, Bird in Hand (James Halliday rates the winery "5 stars") This is a classic cool climate barrell fermented Chardonnay at its best.RRP $20

*Bonus bottle of Bird in Hand olives 300g with ever dozen purchase.

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Special / Sale Price - Clonakilla Riesling 2008

2008 was a great vintage for riesling in fact critics say the best riesling in the country came out of Murrumbateman.

“… smoulders with flint and deep aromatics. Ripe green apples and fine lime citrus aromas. A stylish, cool-climate masterpiece.” 96 pts” Nick Stock

Topshelf and built to age. RRP $35 Our price $27.99

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Spy Valley Riesling 2008

Spy Valley is the local nickname for the Waihopai Valley in Marlborough, NZ where a satellite 'spy' base is located. Situated amongst the rolling hills of the valley, they produce premium-quality fruit to craft youthful, exuberant wines bursting with fruit flavours and aroma. New Zealand Producer of the Year - International Wine & Spirits Competition 2008

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“.. Impressed me with its generous tropical fruit, including pawpaw and pineapple. Peter Bourne agreed, adding “richness, honey and lime.” The wine’s full and round in the mouth with good depth of ripe flavour and a touch of sweetness. It finishes softly with a light grip.”90 points Nick Bulleid – Gourmet Traveller Wine. Gold - 2008 New Zealand International Wine Show. Very popular at a recent tasting.
RRP $23

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Ravensworth Viognier 2008

RRP $26

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Ravensworth Riesling 2008

Bryan Martin (assistant winemaker at Clonakilla) has done incredibly well here..all fruit sourced from their Rosehill vineyard. Murrambateman and Canberra rieslings from the 2008 vintage are widley regarded as australia's best.

"Another superb Canberra District Riesling from
the cool 2008 vintage that shows precision and
clarity. Striking mineral quality to the nose, quite
savoury and elegant, the palate is crisply restrained, holding gentle apple and lime flavour with a squeeze of lemon through the finish.
92 points Nick Stock - WBM top 100." RRP $24

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The Hill Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2009

Leading Victorian producer, Scotchmans Hill has sourced some great fruit from Marlborough to producer this fine drop

Huon Hooke got very excited about the 2008 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. 2009 is very smart RRP $14 New release Special.

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Curly Flat Chardonnay 2007

Whole bunch pressing, wild yeasts, barrel fermentation ( 45% malolactic fermentation) has produced layers of flavour, persistence and balance in this top shelf cool climate chardonnay…

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96 points James Halliday listed in the Best of the Best : "Bright straw-green; a high quality wine which is at peace with its maker — and itself; the components are harmoniously balanced, yet are quite vocal, notably the white peach, grapefruit and nectarine flavours on the long palate. Screwcap. 13.6% alc. Drink 2017 " Stock is Limited RRP $46 Our price $39.99

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Six Foot Six Pinot Gris 2008

Austin's wine in Geelong with their Six Foot Six range of wines pay tribute to William Buckley
(convict) transported to Port Phillip Bay in 1803 who was regarded as a giant at 6 foot 6!

This juicy pinot gris is brimming with pears, apples and citrus freshness. Great length of flavour and texture. Yum! 90 pts Halliday. RRP $21

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Wise Reserve Pemberton Chardonnay 2007

Wise has done incredibly well here with this single vineyard Chardonnay from the cool Pemberton region ( the favourite white wine of our recent Best of the West tasting!) Think of the juiciest white peach,custard apple, creme brulee. This sublime wine is fine, delicate, persistent, complex.. Top shelf. RRP $37

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Kilikanoon Morts Reserve Riesling 2008

Leading Clare Valley producer has made this top shelf/hand crafted wine in very limited quantities, the Mort's Reserve is a unique blend of the best riesling parcels from the Mort's Block and Khileyre vineyards. Intensity with the acid backbone to cellar for at least twenty five years.

Hyatt Advertiser South Australian Wine of the Year 2008
RRP$38

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Penmara Five Families Riesling 2008

This riesling hails from Orange which is certainly an up and coming wine region. Beautifully fragrant nose of citrus and mineral aromas, with good intensity of fruit with some bracing freshness. Listed by Huon Hooke as his Bargain of the Week in Sydney Morning Herald. Delicious with pan fried whiting. RRP $15

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Spinifex Lola 2009

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.

James Halliday wrote in his 2010 Wine Companion: "..delivers a distinctly European styled wine... full on the finish, texture is the key. 91 points" RRP $28

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Gisselbrecht Riesling Vin D'Alsace 2007

The Gisselbrecht family has been producing wines in Alsace since the 17th century. Today the family owns around 17 hectares of land in the best locations of Dambach la ville. The Vineyards have been acquired throughout the centuries patiently, as the best parcels became free. They are situated in the areas of Dambach la ville in the middle of the wine road in Alsace and the surrounding villages named Epfig, Scherwiller, Chatenois, Nothalten. The family also owns parcels in the Grand Cru Frankstein and also buys some grapes in the Grand cru Muenchberg.

8 wks of perfect weather before harvest lead to healthy ripe fruit with beautiful acidity (in 2007 many of France’s wine regions were awash with rain but Alsace was spared thanks to Alsace’s sheltered location between the Vosges mountains and the Rhine river)

Elegant aroma of floral, of green apple, mint, and grapefruit. Rich and yet delicate and clean on the palate....love the lemon fresh zing on the finish. Sante! Serve with fish, seafood, goats cheese and charcuterie. RRP$35

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Teusner Sauvignon Blanc 2009

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Redbank The Long Paddock Pinot Grigio 2008

Fruit is sourced from cool Victoria Alpine Country( King and Ovens Valley).....mouthwatering white....citrus, stone fruit with nashi pear crunchiness on the finish. Winning quality and value! RRP $16

Price: $11.99

Bottle Tree Semillon Chardonnay 2008

Canonbah Bridge's vineyard covers 80 acres of the McLaughlin family property in Warren western nsw. Their wines are organic.Bottle Tree is their second label.

Great value zippy citrusy ( hint of lemon grass...reminds me a bit of Hunter Semillon) white that overdelivers on quality RRP $13

Price: $9.99

Torzi Matthews Schist Rock Riesling 2008

Enjoyed this Eden Valley riesling...Warmer 08 vintage has produced a juicy wine with plenty of upfront fruit of limes, apples. Definitely one to drink over the next year or so. Dry lip smacking style. RRP $20 Our price $15.99

"A new Schist on the block and pretty handy wine too. It smells of cut apple, faint citrus, some mineral and bit of honeysuckle........ It tastes of apple, a bit of citrus and again that minerality but it’s pretty much soft and easy going with some attractive textural grip to compensate..... In short, it’s good to drink young " 90 Points Gary Walsh of Winefront

Price: $15.99

Delatite Riesling 2008

The Ritchie family (from the spectacularly beautiful alpine country, the foothills of Victoria's Mt Buller) excel with aromatic varieties. Biodynamic viticulture ( produced healthier soils/more worms and better water holding capacity) his resulted in more complexity and depth in their wines.

GOLD MEDALS GALORE!!.. MELBOURNE, CANBERRA , CONCOURS DU VIN DU VICTORIA, Blue Gold (judged with food) and Top 100 wines at the 2010 Sydney International Wine Competition.

Varietal fruit characters have been captured beautifully here..nose of lemon and lime, palate of green apple,limes and honeysuckle. Bracing acidity and long finish. 96 pts Halliday's Top 100

Cellar to 2020. SOLD OUT

RRP$25 Our price $17.99

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Special / Sale Price - Caledonia Australis Chardonnay 2006

This leading Gippsland winery ( chardonnay and Pinot Noir specialist) has done well here.

Classic fine cool climate barrel fermented chardonnay at it's best, only 20% malolactic fermentation and hence only a touch butterscotch-they like to highlight the delicate fruit that they can grow in the cool climate of Victoria's Gippsland.

Gold Medal Gippsland Show (2009).Silver Medal Gippsland Show (2008). Silver Medal Japan Challenge (2008).

Extraordinary chardonnay..layers of flavours of white peach, fresh fig, lemons, limes, charcuterie. Do not miss out.
RRP: $32 CLEARANCE SPECIAL $22.99

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Stella Bella Skuttlebutt Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2008

Leading Margaret River producer Stella Bella Wines has produced a winner here…juicy tropical fruit bound together by citrusy freshnesss and zing. 92 pts Halliday

RRP: $ 20

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Hamelin Bay Chardonnay 2004

Huge hit at a recent wine tasting! This museum release premium Margaret River Chardonnay is grown in the cool, Karridale area (widely regarded as best area for chardonnay in region). Intense stone fruit ( bursting with mouth watering citrus freshness) layers of flavours of roasted nuts, charcuterie. Extraordinarily complex and drinking at it’s prime.94 pts Halliday. Bargain. Limited stock

RRP: $ 32

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Delatite Pinot Gris 2008

This biodynamic vineyard in the alpine hills of Victoria’s Mount Buller produces terrific aromatic whites. Juicy and brimming with pears, apples and citrus freshness. Made more in the Alsation style....great length of flavour, texture and balance. Top shelf 95 pts Halliday

RRP: $ 27

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Peel Estate Verdelho 2009

Will Nairn planted his vineyard in Baldivis on the coast of WA between Perth and Margaret River back in 1973. His philosophy to winemaking is intense flavours with complexity and balance.

This verdelho bursts with tropical fruit, citrus, spring flowers, hints of ginger. Great texture, length and balance in this fine verdelho. RRP$23 Our price $18.99

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Staete Landt Chardonnay 2007

Family grown (Dutch family hence the name- 52 acres on the Golden mile in Marlborough) make single vineyard handcrafted wines. They are fanatical in the vineyard to get balanced vines delivering consistently ripe and concentrated fruit.

Hand picked, whole bunch pressed in order to produce the most delicate juice. Fermented in French oak. Powerful expression of what Marlborough can do. This is top shelf barrel fermented chardonnay. RRP $38 Our price $31.99

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