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

Hamelin Bay Five Ashes Reserve Chardonnay 2005

David Hook Pinot Grigio 2011 - LAST REMAINING STOCK.

Delatite Dead Mans Hill Gewurztraminer 2009

Juniper Crossings Margaret River Chardonnay 2011

Sons of Eden Freya Riesling MUSEUM RELEASE 2006

Co-owners, Corey Ryan ("cut his teeth" as winemaker at Henschke for 8 yrs) winemaker and Simon Cowham ( ex-viticulturist Yalumba) have done well here !

This fine Eden valley riesling was sourced from their 50 yr old vineyard, handpicked, whole bunch pressed, free run juice..2006 produced intense flavours of limes, citrus, spring flowers with bracing mineral and steely acidity.. Bottle age has transformed this into classic Eden Valley aged riesling with beautiful purity of fruit showing a touch of honey and toastiness.

Sons of Eden also won Trophy for most successful exhibitor at the Winewise show in 2011.
RRP: $ 33 Our price $27.99

Reviews
James Halliday review of 08 : “ ..quite remarkable intensity to its flavour with citrus, apple and even stone fruit wrapped around a core of stony acidity. Built to last. 94 points”

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David Hook Pothana Old Vines Chardonnay Hunter Valley 10 ( 6 pack )

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

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

Bird in Hand Two in the Bush Chardonnay 2010

The Hill Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2011 - 12 pack SPECIAL

Clark Estate Single Vineyard Awatare Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2009 - LIMITED STOCK

The 2009 Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc was recently listed in Gourmet Traveller Wine (Apr/May 2010) as a Top 100 New Release. “Plenty of pure, focused fruit flavours with succulent tropical fruits contrasting with red capsicum and a hint of nettles. A ripe example of the Awatare style. A stylish wine with power. 91 points. 4 stars."
Their 2008 release was also listed as a Best Buy under $20 in Oct /Nov Australian Gourmet Traveller wine. The 2009 vintage was a better season overall, long and consistent.
What amazes me is the balance and complexity of this Sauvignon Blanc which held its head high when we tasted it alongside Isabel Sauvignon Blanc which retails for $28. Staggering quality and value. RRP: $20 Clearance Special $9.99

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Clark Estate from Marlborough, New Zealand is a boutique family run winery, making unique single vineyard wines from the Awatere Valley in Marlborough, NZ. This low yielding vineyard uses sustainable practices to produce fine aromatic whites. The Awatare Valley is renowned for its distinctive minerally, stone-fruit driven style of wines. It is also famous for its north-westerly wind which in summer dries out the soil which naturally controls yield as the vines shut down to protect themselves from the strong winds. Also the lack of underground water in the Awatare’s free draining glacial gravel soils limits the yield of its vines resulting in intense, concentrated flavours. Hot days and very cool nights means ripe fruit with fresh, crisp acidity and great balance.

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$Coates \"Consonance\" Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2010$

Coates "Consonance" Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2010

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 67% barrel-fermented Semillon (25% new French) from Mt Compass and Adelaide Hills, with 33% Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc fermented in stainless steel. Great concentration of fruit, excellent line and length. Light straw in colour, the nose shows restrained tropical fruits accompanied by lemongrass and a hint of brioche. A lithe palate with plenty of citrus zing with guave and subtle toast notes leading into a long, crisp finish.

Highly recommend this. RRP: $24

Price: $19.99

$Gisselbrecht Riesling Vin D\'Alsace 2007 - LIMITED STOCK$

Gisselbrecht Riesling Vin D'Alsace 2007 - LIMITED STOCK

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. 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$37 Our price $31.99

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Redbank The Long Paddock Pinot Grigio 2008

Bottle Tree Semillon Chardonnay 2008 - LIMITED STOCK

Stella Bella Skuttlebutt Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2010

Bannockburn Chardonnay 2008

Is this Australia's finest Chardonnay?
Cannot add much to the glowing reviews below except to say Decant this profoundly complex and yet ultra fine chardonnay or cellar for a couple of years.

“Bright straw-green; a remarkable wine that has spent two years on lees in a mix of big and small French oak and stainless steel, with one-third going through mlf; still intensely focused and brightly flavoured, with great length; deserves a screwcap or, at least, Diam, for it will quite certainly outlive its closure. .” 96 points. James Halliday.

“Bannockburn chardonnay is becoming more and more refined – and, most likely, more and more ageworthy. Great rush of flavour and tang through the finish. Refreshing and exciting. This comes after a seductive, cedary, nectarine-like mid palate. Though of course, back at the start, its alive with (white) peachy, leesy, spicy scent. I loved this wine. It needs another couple of years to strut its stuff properly, but it’s all headed in the right direction.” 95 points. Campbell Mattinson, winefront.com.au

RRP: $60

Price: $48.99

Curly Flat Chardonnay 2008

Top shelf chardonnay made by Curly Flat, the superstars of Mt Macedon.

Notes from winery
Bouquet: Complex bouquet – shows both the citrus characters of ripe, blood orange/pink grapefruit, together with some slightly herbal, cashew/nutty, mealy and lees characters, with subtle oak residing in the background. Complexity shows further layers with slight briny/oyster shell and struck match tones. A heady bouquet that is complex and powerful!
Palate: Solid weight, yet only 12.8%, with generous sweet fruit up front, together with lots of natural acidity. This grows along the palate line; textured mouth feel; solid acidity, balanced with the ample juicy primary fruit. Seamless line and length, already exhibiting a long finish.
Overall Impression: As with prior Curly Flat Chardonnays, defined by its origins - young but complex, layered, textured; solid structure, yet it has relatively low alcohol (12.8%) It will build further complexity with time in bottle.

Cellaring: Generous fruit allows for early drinking, but will age for many years. Probably peaking about 2016.

"Bright, gleaming quartz-green; a super-elegant wine that reflects its terroir in much the same way as riesling does, even though there are more winemaking inputs; grapefruit, apple, nectarine and mineral notes are the leaders, oak a vehicle and no more. Immaculately crafted. Rating 96 Drink 2020" James Halliday Wine Companion
Our price $46.99

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Anselmi Capitel Croce Soave 2006

Without a doubt Roberto Anselmi is one of the most important producers of the Soave region (Monforte d’Alpone). His work both in the vineyard and winery has seen him become a modern pioneer of quality Italian wine. In 1999 Roberto chose to “declassify” his wines from Soave DOC to IGT due to his dissatisfaction with the newly introduced DOCG, which he (and a few other quality minded producers) consider is not strict enough on quality.

Wow, this wine stopped my conversation! How does one describe the cascading flavours of this superb wine ? Guava, orange rind, honeysuckle, roast almonds, sour dough with gruyere cheese... Anselmi’s flagship wine (100% barrel fermented single vineyard garganega) has profound intensity of fruit, texture and tension. Awarded Tre Bicheri by Italy's wine "bible", Gambero Rosso ( the highest possible score!) Do not miss out on this nectar!
RRP $45

Price: $34.99

Francois Labet Vieilles Vignes Bourgogne Blanc 2009

Ashton Hills Chardonnay 2009

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. RRP $53
(See also Straight dozen special $444 ie $37 )

Price: $38.99

Coates Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 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.

Grapes sourced from the cool climate of Kuitpo (Adelaide Hills) and Mt Compass, Fleurieu Peninsula followed by 'hands off" approach" to winemaking using natural yeast fermentation in Allier & Troncais french oak.

This top shelf chardonnay reeks of elegance and concentration.....White peach, citrus & exotic tropical fruit unfurl (with some time in glass) supported by prosciutto and more-ish roast cashew nut characters...Yum!
RRP $38

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Campagnola Soave Classico Le Bine 2009 - LIMITED STOCK!

Carlo Campagnola began making wine in the Veneto in 1886, his first of many awards for the family name being achieved for his Recioto wine in 1907 at the 2nd Verona Wine Exhibition. Four generations later, the family have 50 grape growers with some of the best sites in the district of Marano di Valpolicella, under the winemaking skills of descendant winemaker Giuseppe Campagnola.

Fragrant lift of summer flowers and hints freshly roasted almonds and ripe citrus fruit in this fine blend of 70% Garganega & 30% Trebbiano from Monte Foscarino in the hills of Soave Classico. Great fruit concentration of ripe citrus, some mid palate texture, freshness and balance on the palate. Enjoy this with Antipasto and seafood.

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Spinifex Lola 2011 - 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"

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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

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Juniper Crossings Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2010

Domaine Leroy Bourgogne blanc 1999

"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

(Also available as a Straight Dozen buy $50 ie $600)

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About Domaine Leroy:
It is almost impossible to put into words the significance of Madame Lalou Bize-Leroy and her Domaine Leroy estate in the world of wine. Clive Coates MW poses the rhetorical question: "Is this the greatest estate in Burgundy?" and answers: “How do you determine great? Is it size? Is it quality? Is it price? Is it reputation? Is it the amount of media cover- age?” However, you do compute it, the greatest domaines of Burgundy today must be those under the control of Lalou Bize: The Domaine Leroy and her own Domaine d'Auvenay. The estates of Jadot, Faiveley and Bouchard Pe?re et Fils are far larger; that of Romane?e Conti the most splendid in terms of percentage of grand terroir, but for nobility of it's wines, pride of place must go to Leroy and to Domaine d'Auvenay. The sheer concentration, depth and intensity that Lalou Bize manages to squeeze into her bottles is breathtaking.

Domaine Leroy has been cultivated biodynamically since 1989 and specializes in making wines from vineyards with the lowest yields in Burgundy, producing tiny quantities of high-priced Grand and Premier Cru wines. Lalou Bize –Leroy is still a quarter owner of Domaine de la Romanee-Conti.

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Torzi Matthews Vigna Cantina Trebbiano 2010

Eden Valley producer Domenic Torzi with Italian heritage has produced a special white here. Despite trebbiano being the second most widely planted white grape in the world, this is the first time i have seen it grown in australia.

Fruit sourced from 100 yr old Trebbiano bush vines in the Barossa. Beautifully delicate and yet complex dry white with intense custard apple, lemon and grapefruit, florals, cashew nuts and hints of brioche.

Mouthfilling richness and zing on the palate...Great food wine- enjoy this over lunch...Don't serve it too cold / double decant to unleash the layers of flavour.

Campbell Mattinson from the Wine Front says: "I’m a fan of varietal trebbiano. This one was hand-picked from vines that were planted in the Barossa Valley way back in 1905. It’s fermented partly wild..a brief three-week stint in oak...three months on lees....The end result is a joy to drink...it tastes of lemons and nuts, shells and sourdough. It has texture and length and interest; it’s a truly bonza wine. For all its easy-going complexity I particularly love the way it oozes through the finish. As a quaffing white – it’s close to perfect."

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Hamelin Bay Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2008

Radford Riesling 2009

This winery makes the best Eden Valley riesling to have ever passed my lips. Incredible stuff!

Winemaker Ben Radford says: "2009 was a stellar vintage for Riesling! Classic Eden Valley lime and lemon flavours with a touch of lemon blossom and crisp granny smith apple. Great natural acidity and fine powdery talc add further interest. We keep our Riesling on light lees for about 9 months which adds texture and palate weight to the wine. A tiny portion of this blend was barrel fermented in really old French oak (which doesn’t impart any oak flavor due to the age of the barrels) to further add weight and interest to the palate." 94 points in James Halliday's 2011 Wine Companion.

Will easily cellar for 10+ years. RRP $28

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Ben Radford, current winemaker at Rockford, has spent close to a decade making wine in South Africa, Burgundy and Canada. Ben and his wife Gill have the oldest riesling vineyard in beautiful Eden Valley planted in 1930. Ben & Gill are making spectacular wines in miniscule quantities...5 star rating from Halliday and listed as one of the 10 best new wineries. Their riesling and shiraz are a must - a balance of intensity and delicacy. Do not miss out!

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Torzi Matthews Frost Dodger Riesling 2010

Domenic Torzi is an artisan producer from Eden Valley in the Hills of the Barossa Valley. Named after the clay covered shaley schist rock bed their vineyard sits upon.

"A steely dry riesling of tight but generous flavour, with a very long finish and excellent cellaring potential. It has dried flowers and grass - hay aromas with formidable power. Its almost austere but saved by its richness.
Perfect with Chinese prawn dumplings. 93 points" Huon Hooke SMH Nov 2010. 93 points Gary Walsh from Wine Front "... an excellent wine of individuality and character."

91 points eRobertParker.com

Recommend decanting...

RRP: $26

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Domenic Torzi (from an Italian family that settled in Adelaide Plains in the 1950s) has got Jancis Robinson’s attention. She said: "….Domenic Torzi is typical of the new generation of Australian wine artisans, hand-making wine from a small patch of vines, taking an extraordinary risk by planting vines in a frost pocket on the gentle slopes of Mt McKenzie in the Eden Valley because he and his partner Tracy Matthews were convinced that the naturally low yields on the poor soils here and the particular flavours were worth risking the frosts that had driven those who originally planted vines here in the early 20th century away. Their ten hectares of vines went into the ground in 1996 …… the beautiful Eden Valley, its unpaved roads lined with gums, is often overlooked….. “
100% estate grown fruit, wild yeasts.

Top shelf Eden valley producer with 5 star winery rating from James Halliday.

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David Hook Old Vines Belford Semillon 2011 - SPECIAL

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.

2011 was a great vintage in the Hunter. Trophy Best Semillon NSW Small Winemakers Wine Show. Juicy citrus limes over river rocks....terrific line and length in this superb semillon. Enjoy with salmon carpaccio. Cellar for up to 5 yrs but she is drinking so well now it will not last in my cellar! RRP: $30

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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.

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Harewood Great Southern Riesling 2009

Harewood has enjoyed extraordinary success in just 5 yrs with James Kellie at the helm…Halliday's elusive 5 red star rating awarded to top 6.5% of wineries.

Love this top shelf dry Riesling from the oldest plantings (30 years old) in cool climate, maritime influenced vineyards in Denmark and Albany in the Great Southern wine region of WA. Only the most pristine, “free-run” juice was used in the production of this wine resulting in a wine of outstanding elegance and intensity.

95 POINTS - 5 RED STAR RATING - RATED "Outstanding Value for Money." James Halliday's 2011 Aust Wine Companion.

“Ripe pristine citrus aromas combine with a touch of green apple and slatey minerality; the palate is generous, almost juicy on entry, with the acidity and slate tightening up the finish and providing a fresh, focused and surprisingly long conclusion. Rating 95.” James Halliday.
RRP : $24.00

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Jed Pinot Grigio 2010

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.
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Ashton Hills Chardonnay 2007

95 POINTS - James Halliday's 2011 Australian Wine Companion. 5 RED STAR WINERY.

“Brilliant green-yellow; the bright bouquet does not fully prepare you for the energy and drive of the long palate, built around grapefruit, nectarine and crunchy acidity. Rating 95“ James Halliday.

According to Stephen George: “With a climate similar to parts of Burgundy it was no surprise that Chardonnay was first planted during the Adelaide Hills’ wine revival in the early 1980’s…… Our own chardonnay vines are more than 25 years old and our winemaking aim is for a complex style of chardonnay with clean and healthy new-world fruit complemented by old-world wine-making techniques….was made from dry-grown, low yielding grapes with fermentation in new and seasoned French oak using natural and cultured yeasts. This was followed by the avoidance of malolactic-fermentation, stirring of and maturation on yeast lees.”

Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front:"
....It manages the balance between sharp, tangy acids and fine smooth mouthfeel quite beautifully. It’s lemony and nectarine-like, and yet there’s a smooth, creamy sense to the mid-palate. Add excellent, tangy thrust through the finish and you have a wine destined to drink very well, once it hits maturity. 93 Points."

Can’t go wrong here – this fine chardonnay has the goods and the struture to age for another 5 years. Decant so flavours can unravel..RRP: $50

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Ashton Hills Riesling 2008

TROPHY Adelaide Hills Wine Show.

“Best Riesling vintages at their very cool site are the warmest ones…..even the ferocity of the 2008 March heatwave doesn’t seem to have contradicted this view. It’s testament to the quality of early ripening season as well as the considerable vine age (28 years) that grape flavours peaked early allowing picking before sugar and alcohol skyrocketed so avoiding …an unbalanced wines. The 08 shows lime, flowers and bath salts on the nose and has a full yet soft and delicate palate ( fruit purity of lime and lemon)..It finishes with crisp acidity…”. Stephen George.

94 pts – “Excellent overall ..” James Halliday 2010 Australian Wine Companion
94 pts - “This is one of the Adelaide Hills’ finest expressions of Riesling.” Tyson Stelzer, Wine 100 August 09. RRP: $33

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Hentley Farm The Exception Riesling 2009

Clark Estate Pinot Gris 2009 - LIMITED STOCK!

Juniper Estate Margaret River Semillon 2007

Rocky Gully Riesling 2011 - STRAIGHT DOZEN SPECIAL!

We love the generous and pristine character of juicy limes, green apples and exotic fruits in this knockout riesling...Outstanding quality and value here! OUR QUALITY & VALUE RIESLING OF THE YEAR- DO NOT MISS OUT ON THIS!

Huon Hooke in the SMH ... "'This is its entry-level wine. It's as good as many producers' top label. Truly lovely..A fine wine and great value. "

92 points from James Halliday .."...bears testimony to the quality of the vintage, starting quietly, then building layer upon layer of ripe citrus fruit heading towards tropical/pineapple before pulling back with the aid of its good acidity. It will drink well right from the outset."

"It is soft, light, fresh and modern. It is crisp, young and intense and shows excellent quality lingering fruit and the results of very good wine making .. despite the sub $20 price, this is a serious wine that will live for 15 years." Jon Jens.

"It has that almost Germanic spiciness overlaying the more traditional citrus characters of the variety. The palate has a gentle persuasiveness that allows the fruit to float effortlessly to a long finish. Excellent drinking over the next few years." Ray Jordan Top 100 Whites Summer

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Rocky Gully Riesling 2011

This is a knockout riesling! I love the generous exotic fruit, apple and lime aroma that reveals a refreshing acidity and spicy chalkiness that is oh so pristine clean and linear! Will go with everything! Outstanding value for money and pure enjoyment!

"It is soft, light, fresh and modern. It is crisp, young and intense and shows excellent quality lingering fruit and the results of very good wine making .. despite the sub $20 price, this is a serious wine that will live for 15 years." Jon Jens.

"It has that almost Germanic spiciness overlaying the more traditional citrus characters of the variety. The palate has a gentle persuasiveness that allows the fruit to float effortlessly to a long finish. Excellent drinking over the next few years." Ray Jordan Top 100 Whites Summer

'This is its entry-level wine. Its as good as many producers top label. Truly lovely..A fine wine and great value. " Huon Hooke RRP $19
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Delatite Dead Mans Hill Gewurtztraminer 2010

Wise Leaf Series Reserve Pemberton Chardonnay 2008

Paul Pillot Bourgogne Blanc 09

Paul Pillot is the leading producer in Chassagne Montrachet with top 1re cru holdings there – His son Thierry (winemaker) makes a minuscule 200 cses! of bourgogne blanc and rouge with anything that doesn’t quite make the grade for 1re cru cuvees- this is simply outstanding white burg (2009 was a dream vintage) and these wines soar above their humble designation! RRP $43 Limited Our price $37.99

What the critics are saying:
Robert Parker: “…I counted three Pillot families in Chassagne-Montrachet. This 10 hectare domaine run by Paul makes the best wines… he makes a very beautiful Chassagne-Montrachet La Romanée, a Chassagne-Montrachet Caillerets, and a Chassagne-Montrachet Les Grandes Ruchottes.”

Allan Meadows, Burghound:“Paul's son Thierry took over the reins in 2003 and has driven the domaine to new quality heights on both sides of the color spectrums.”

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Wise Sea Urchin Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2011

Special / Sale Price - Stella Bella Suckfizzle Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2007

96 POINTS James Halliday Top 100 Wines 2011.
Silver Medal (Best in Class) - International Wine & Spirit Competition 2011
94 Points - Nick Stock, Wine 100
Gold Medal - Qantas Wine Show of Western Australia 2009

Suckfizzle are Stella Bella's finest and most individual wines expressing a uniqueness from a single vineyard site, located at the south-westerly extreme of Margaret River near Augusta.

"This is a 59.5/40.5% blend, whole bunch-pressed, briefly settled, then fermented in 100% new French oak. At the conclusion of fermentation, 50% is transferred to older oak. Deep green-gold, it is exceptionally complex, with multiple layers of toasty oak and ripe fruit, yet with a magical spine of citrussy acidity that gives the wine great length." James Halliday, Top 100 Wines 2011.

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Cigale Marsanne Rousanne 2010

Lovers of Rhone style whites are in for a treat here! Great intensity here in this second label from Spinifex. Fans of Spinifex Lola will love this!
"Made famous in the Rhone Valley, Marsanne, Roussanne and Viognier also have an affinity for the vineyard, soils and climate of the Barossa Valley. These three varieties, hand-harvested and fermented naturally in old French oak have given us a very appealing fresh, dry white wine full of pear, jasmine, ripe citrus and almond aromas and flavours." Peter Schell and Magali Gely.

Brims with stone fruit, lemon zest and jasmine on a long palate with great texture that cries out for food. Winner for quality and value.

"... impressive depth and harmony to the flavours..." 92 points James Halliday 2012 Wine Companion.
RRP: $25

Price: $16.99

Stella Bella Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2010 - STRAIGHT CASE SPECIAL!

Stella Bella Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2010

Stella Bella Chardonnay 2009 - STRAIGHT CASE SPECIAL!

Chateau Mont Redon Cotes du Rhone Blanc 2009

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

Christian Moreau Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos 2008

Domaine Christian Moreau wines are made by one of the oldest and most respected families in Chablis. Fabien is now the sixth generation winemaker and heads up this small but remarkable estate. In a short time (established only in 2002) it has become one of the leading producers of consistently outstanding Chablis. With almost 50% of their production from distinguished Grand Crus sites its no wonder leading Burgundian authority Allen Meadows of Burghound.com names them in the top 3 Chablis producers. Their wines are mouth-filling, vivacious, fresh and complex with a wonderful mineral intensity with just a touch of oak.

From vines aged 40 to 65 years old. “Here the nose is also distinctly cool and admirably pure with notes of fresh acacia blossom and crushed stone notes that complement the equally mineral-suffused middle weight flavors that possess superb intensity and stunning length where the finish really coats the palate with dry extract. Terrific. “93 points Burghound.com

94 points from Robert Parker's eParker.com
RRP $136

Price: $104.99

Christian Moreau Chablis 2010

Domaine Christian Moreau wines are made by one of the oldest and most respected families in Chablis. Fabien is now the sixth generation winemaker and heads up this small but remarkable estate. In a short time (established only in 2002) it has become one of the leading producers of consistently outstanding Chablis. With almost 50% of their production from distinguished Grand Crus sites its no wonder leading Burgundian authority Allen Meadows of Burghound.com names them in the top 3 Chablis producers. Their wines are mouth-filling, vivacious, fresh and complex with a wonderful mineral intensity with just a touch of oak.

100% Chardonnay from 47 year-old vines in Les Pargues, adjacent to the Vaillons Premier Cru. 100% stainless steel with 10 months on fine lees. This AC Chablis is quite extraordinary - in fact the best I have ever seen ! Gorgeously pure, balanced and racy wine. Zingy lemon and grapefruit characters with beautiful minerality which opens out into more tropical passionfruit notes. Perfect drinking now but will cellar well for 5-10 years. RRP $56

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90 points..."The 2010 Chablis is a beautiful, pure wine graced with considerable energy and verve in its bright fruit and long, wiry finish. With time in the glass, the wine’s pedigree and class begin to emerge. The Chablis is a highly promising wine at this level. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2018." Antonio Galloni from Robert Parkers eParker.com

Price: $44.99

Christian Moreau Chablis Premier Cru Vaillons 2009

Domaine Christian Moreau wines are made by one of the oldest and most respected families in Chablis. Fabien is now the sixth generation winemaker and heads up this small but remarkable estate. In a short time (established only in 2002) it has become one of the leading producers of consistently outstanding Chablis. With almost 50% of their production from distinguished Grand Crus sites its no wonder leading Burgundian authority Allen Meadows of Burghound.com names them in the top 3 Chablis producers. Their wines are mouth-filling, vivacious, fresh and complex with a wonderful mineral intensity with just a touch of oak.

From vines aged from 30 to 65 years old aged 2/3rd’s in tank and 1/3rd in barrique (none new).
From a slightly warmer vintage than the 2010 Chablis, Allen Meadows writes of this wine..“A typical Vaillons nose of spice, floral and citrus aromas leads to powerful and solidly well concentrated flavors that are notably ripe but avoid any sense of heaviness on the delicious and sappy finish.” 91 points. Burghound.com. 92 points, Antonio Galloni on eRobertParker.
RRP $80

Price: $64.99

Scotchmans Hill Chardonnay 2010 ( 12 pack)

Bird in Hand Two in the Bush Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2011

By Farr Viognier 2009 - STRAIGHT CASE BUY

Up there with the best Australian Viognier that we have seen! Ginger spice with the merest hint of apricot, perfectly balanced and long, long, long finish. 93 points in James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion 2012 “...this is a wine with great texture and structure..” 92 points Campbell Mattinson from The Wine Front .. “This viognier caught me by surprise. The first thing I wrote was “drinking style rather than a tasting style”. It’s not overly hedonistic; it’s a wine you can sit and drink. You’d almost call it crisp. It sees some old oak and has a softness as a result. It tastes of stones and apricots. It’s not fat or oily, it’s compact. It belongs on restaurant tables. “
RRP: $780 ($65 pb)
Our Price when you buy a straight dozen $600 (that's $50 pb)

Price: $600.00

Farr Rising Chardonnay 2009

Zesty stone fruit, citrus grapefruit, river rocks, minerals…Very fine with great length balanced by beautiful acidity. Whole-bunch pressed, wild fermentation, malolactic fermentation, 11 months on lees in 20% new French oak.

95 points in James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion 2012 … “….an intense, vibrant and in-your-face style; grapefruit, white peach and melon are all fused together, oak a silken web around the fruit. This is the young bull. “

93 points Campbell Mattinson The Wine Front...“ Delicious. Sophisticated. Has an underlying spiciness and classic chardonnay flavours of fig, honeycomb, melon and grapefruit. Maybe a touch too much acidity but terrific length. Will get better over the next year or three two. Lively but complex”.

Price: $35.99

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

Lost Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2010 - Limited

$Eden Road \"The Seedling\" Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2010$

$Eden Road \"The Seedling\" Chardonnay 2009 - LIMITED STOCK$

Bird in Hand Nest Egg Chardonnay 2010

This leading Adelaide Hills producer, Bird in Hand has fast rising pedigree winning accolades galore. The Nest Egg label is reserved for the most outstanding wines of the vintage. Rigorous fruit selection followed by fermentation in the finest french oak. This chardonnay is the pinnacle of sophistication..concentrated nectarine, peach intermingled with citrus hazelnut and subtle spice. Long fine and intense palate long balanced by beautifully integrated French oak. Recommend up to 5 yrs bottle age. Otherwise decant this fine chardonnay RRP $60 Our price $49.99

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Halliday wrote about the 2008 in his Australian Wine Companion ... "Astute winemaking, the barrel ferment oak inputs subservient to the tightly focused nectarine fruit, with mouthwatering grapefruit-accented acidity on the finish." 95 points.

Price: $49.99

David Hook Old Vines Belford Semillon 2009

Vincent Girardin Cuvee St Vincent Bourgogne blanc 2010

Mount Langi Ghiran Billi Billi Pinot Grigio 2009

Mount Langi Ghiran has pioneered pinot grigio in Australia planting it first back in the early '90s. This has the goods - zesty citrus, nashi pear and apple characters with length balanced by refreshing acidity. Can't beat this for quality and silly value! "..this is a great value Pinot Grigio which is ready to perform." 90 Points. Tyson Stelzer.

"...vibrant with pear and tropical fruit salad flavours and great finishing acid. This is a wine that has real drinkability – and it’s a delicious alternative to Kiwi sauvignon blanc." Windsor Dobbin.

"From the famous stable of Mt Langi Ghiran comes an easy drinking, character filled wine in true grigio style. Spiced pear and apple blossom perfume, crisp and clean in the mouth with classic pear and honeydew melon flavours, lots of fresh tropical fruit and chalky mineral texture.." Louise Radman, Adelaide Advertiser.
RRP $21

Price: $12.99

Stella Bella Pink Muscat 2010 - STRAIGHT DOZEN SPECIAL!

The finest Muscat grape, the Muscat Rosa À Petits Grains is used to create Stella Bella Pink Muscat - inspired by the Italian Moscato d’Asti wine from the Piedmont region in Italy’s north, which is made from this same grape. A blushing, delicate pink bouquet of exotic fragrances of rose petals, musk and spicy Turkish delight. Lightly sweet, low in alcohol and delicately fizzy with a bright acidity and full of the fresh flavours of gooseberries, lychees, sautéed summer berries and rose water. As suggested by the winery ... "Drink it from chilled champagne flutes whilst eating strawberries!" or perfect with blue cheese and muscatels.

“Lovely pink hues, soft lychee aromas and long, lingering, zesty, sweet sherbety flavours.” New Releases, Winestate Magazine.
RRP $24 Our Price $17.00 WHEN YOU BUY AS A STRAIGHT DOZEN!

Price: $204.00

$Goisot Cotes d\'Auxerre Gondonne 2009$

Goisot Cotes d'Auxerre Gondonne 2009

Father and son team Jean-Hugues and Guilhem Goisot are fanatical about their certified biodynamic vineyards. Located in the Yonne region of France (a few kms south west of Chablis) their wines are everything you'd expect from a great Chablis for a fraction of the price. Leading authority on Burgundy, Allen Meadows of Burghound said "No one but no one delivers more quality for the price than Goisot. The quality is flat out amazing.."

One of Goisot's prestige cuvees (bottled only in the finest years) - 100% Chardonnay from the Gondonne vineyard in Côte d’Auxerre. Cutting were taken from the best vines ('massal selection") from the Les Clos Grand Cru Chablis holdings of Raveneau and Dauvissat (both families have close ties with the Goisot family.

In Gondonne you find lots of exogyra virgula (small fossilised shells) in the dense soils of blue clay and limestone. A superb site that typically produces the most intense of Goisot's three prestige single vineyard Auxerre Chardonnays. The Goisot family believe this terroir gets closest to Les Clos in style, although we thought it more reminiscent of Puligny-Montrachet – this stunning wine was very fine with ripe citrus, stone fruit and lime blossom characters with intensity and impeccable length. An extraordinary bargain for the quality and price.

Burghound was also impressed in his review:

".... discreet aromas of mildly exotic yellow fruit, spiced pear and white peach. The rich, round, supple and quite forward flavors possess excellent volume and fine mid-palate concentration ...the very dry and explosively long finish. Like several of these ‘09s, this delivers simply knockout quality for what it is." 91 points RRP $60

Price: $48.99

Goisot St Bris Moury 2010

Father and son team Jean-Hugues and Guilhem Goisot are fanatical about their certified biodynamic vineyards. Located in the Yonne region of France (a few kms south west of Chablis) their wines are everything you'd expect from a great Chablis for a fraction of the price. Leading authority on Burgundy, Allen Meadows of Burghound said "No one but no one delivers more quality for the price than Goisot. The quality is flat out amazing.."

St Bris is the only place in Burgundy where whites must be made of sauvignon blanc - Forget usual associations with sauvignon blanc, this is all about savoury mineral complexity - ripe stone fruit, limes, river rocks and fresh herbs. What a mouthwatering effort!

"A pure and relatively refined nose that is also cool and classic sauvignon blanc in character complements well the intense and well-delineated flavors that possess an ample lashing of bright and racy acidity that contributes to the bone dry, balanced and solidly persistent finish." 89-90 points Burghound.
RRP $39

Price: $31.99

Goisot Aligote 2010

Calling all Chablis lovers!

Father and son team Jean-Hugues and Guilhem Goisot are fanatical about their certified biodynamic vineyards. Located in the Yonne region of France (a few kms south west of Chablis) their wines are everything you'd expect from a great Chablis for a fraction of the price. Leading authority on Burgundy, Allen Meadows of Burghound said "No one but no one delivers more quality for the price than Goisot. The quality is flat out amazing.."

Have tasted some inferior Aligote but this obscure burgundian white variety blew our minds ... 70 year old vines planted high on cool site called Barremien on ancient limestone soils (full of blue grey oyster shell fossils- retains suns heat & extends ripening & conserves acidity) and biodynamically farmed...Intense purity of orchard fruit, citrus, honeysuckle, talc with a salty sprinkle of mineral complexity. Terrific length of flavour and bracing acidity here in this gorgeous wine... Is there a better value white burgundy out there ?

"A spicy, ripe and mildly exotic white and yellow orchard fruit nose merges into rich, full and seductively textured flavors .. persistent and notably dry finish that exudes freshness and energy. Outstanding, Top value." 86-88 points Burghound. RRP $35

Price: $27.99

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