Castello del Poggio Moscato

Golden straw in color with a fine fizz, the wine has floral and fruity aromas with a hint of musk. Flavors of grapes, lychee and Turkish delight are kept in balance by fruit acidity with some honey on the lingering finish.

Excellent at the end of a meal with desserts, fruit salad or ice cream, or just on its own! Perfect for glamorous dinner parties!

Varietal: Moscato
Style: Sweet White
Size: 750mL
Vintage: Non Vintage
Country: Asti Piedmont ,Italy
Closure: Screw Cap
Alcohol : 7.0%

Price:
AUD24 each
AUD21 each for 2 bottles (~12.5%disc)
AUD19 each for 3 bottles ( ~ 21% disc)

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d'Arenberg The Custodian Grenache 2010

100% McLaren Vale Grenache

The Story Behind The Name

During the vine pull scheme of the early 1980’s d’Arry Osborn refused to touch his old Grenache vineyards. When his son Chester started in the business as Chief Winemaker in 1984 he set about acquiring  more old vine Grenache grapes and vineyards at a time when it was considered un-fashionable. Today d’Arenberg is the keeper of nearly one third of McLaren Vale’s old bush vine Grenache and has earned the title of ‘Custodian’ of the variety. 

Produced from old low yielding vines it is a wine of great character and intensity. 

Nicely balanced GSM with loads of dark fruit, spice, tar and a nice long finish. The shiraz is nicely held in check by the grenache and mourvedre.

Strong aroma of berries; initial taste was lovely plum, berries with white pepper and cinnamon spices emerging on the back palate. 

It’s a great food wine which will pair beautifully with spicy barbecued sausages.

The wine has the poise and structure to cellar well over the next decade.

Varietal: Grenache
Style: Dry Red
Vintage: 2010** Vintages may vary from store to store and when delivered. Every effort is made to ensure the current vintage is displayed, however variations can occur.
Region: McLaren Vale, South Australia
Closure: Screw Cap
Alcohol: 14.0% (2010)

Price: 
1 bottle AUD32 
2 bottle AUD29 each (9%disc)
3 bottke AUD27 each (15.5% disc)

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Cape Mentelle - Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

James Halliday - Vintage: 2008 Score: 95 points 

A restrained and elegant wine, with red fruits, cedar and a suggestion of violets the central theme; elegant, tightly wound and unevolved on the palate, showing a slippery texture; the finish reveals the wine's true depth of personality with structure in complete harmony with the fruit. 
Source: winecompanion.com.au

Tyson Stelzer - Vintage: 2008 Score: 97 points 

We've all been waiting, with bated breath, for just what Rob Mann is capable of in Margaret River. Here it is, his third vintage, the season from the gods, every single berry individually selected, in slick new livery. A classical but low yielding year has produced gravelly, graphite-like tannins of Bordeaux classed-growth proportions, promising longevity to match. Seamless black- and redcurrants, cedar, tobacco, dark chocolate, coffee bean and cocoa never deviate from medium-bodied aspirations, while subtly, accurately capturing the concentration and precision of the season. 
Source: tysonstelzer.com

Nick Stock - Vintage: 2008 Score: 97 points 

Another 2007 from Margaret River that will be remembered as one of the greatest Cape Mentelle cabernets of all time. Power and poise fused with conviction and stunning value when you look around the globe at comparative cabernet quality. A much-anticipated vintage of this leading Margaret River cabernet, and not an ounce of disappointment. With smells of bright cassis and juniper, fragrant and subtly floral, the cedary spicy oak adds a layer of class to this standout wine. The palate's unthinkably poised: perfectly proportioned tannins carry deeply ripe, sweet fruit with impressive power and impeccable grace. Like an angel, this sits right at the top of the tree. 
Source: Good Wine Guide 2011

Gary Walsh - Vintage: 2008 Score: 96 points 

Redcurrant and blackcurrant, subtle choc-vanilla oak and a bay leaf perfume. It's medium weight, lively and fresh with finely etched pixelated tannin and impressive flow and length. A second day's tasting revealed more complex, savoury earthy mineral flavours. It seems to have been picked just on the cusp of perfect ripeness to balance flavour with freshness. And I'm on the cusp too, caught between a 95 and 96 point rating, although that's not an uncomfortable situation in which to find oneself. I'd imagine it will cellar for a very long time. All class. 
Source: winefront.com.au

Price: AUD115 each (without shipping cost and tax)

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Devil's Lair Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

Region : Margaret River

Vintage : 2010* every effort is made to ensure
the current vintage is displayed,
however variations can occur.

Wine Type : Dry Red

Varietal : Cabernet Sauvignon

Varietal Composition : 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11%Merlot

Harvest Date : March 2010

Barrel Aging : 100% French Oak

Cellaring : Enjoy now to 2022

Alcohol % : 14%

Closure :Screw cap

Price*:
1 bottle - AUD58 each
2 bottles - AUD54 each
3 bottles – AUD51 each
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Brown Hill 2009 Great Boulder

2009 Great Boulder Cabernet Shiraz Merlot Malbac

94 points Ray Jordan, The West Australian Wine Guide 2012

“small producer of the year” For 2 years running. Ray Jordan’s WA Wine Guide 2009 & 2010

This is a family owned and run business with co-owners Jim, Gwen and Nathan Bailey who is the winemaker.

Brown Hill Estate is a small boutique winery situated along the Rosa Brook Road just 10 minutes drive from Margaret River. The gently rolling property with rocky soils consistently produces berries of strong flavor and color.

The vines are not irrigated; they are left to benefit from the gravelly, harsh soil and hot, sunny climate. This results in intensely flavored, small grapes that in turn lead to intensely flavored, deeply colored wines. All wines at Brown Hill Estate are dry grown, manufactured and bottled on site.

AUD52nett (without shipping cost and tax)
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Voyager Estate Girt by Sea Carbernet Merlot 2010

Tasting Notes:

1) James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion, 2013 Edition 
“Deep magenta; leafy notes offset the pure cassis aromas of the bouquet; on the palate the complexity continues to unravel, with olive, cedar and red and black fruits on display; a very high level of quality for the price.” Rating: 93 points.

2) Campbell Mattinson, WWW.WINEFRONT.COM.AU, 2 April 2012

“If you’re a regular cabernet drinker, this one should be on your radar.
This is spot on for me. Medium-weight but not under-powered. Tannic but not challengingly so. Lengthy. Aromatic. It tastes of chocolate, pencils, gravel, gum leaves and a mix of mulberries and pure blackcurrant. It has cabernet written all over it, in a good way. It’s good to go now – but you could cellar it for seven or eight years, without a problem. What’s not to like?” Rating: 92 points

3) Ray Jordan, West Australian, 10 May 2012
“A smooth and seamless medium-bodied cabernet blend. Aromas of red berries and cedary vanillin oak. The palate has a lovely even texture with fine grainy tannins. The fruit is persistent and pure with a delicious suppleness. A very drinkable and approachable wine.” Rating: 90pts

AUD33nett (without shipping, tax and service fees)
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Segura Viudas Brut Reserva Heredad

 A drink now, high quality sparkling wine to the table. Light, green-straw hue. rich, crisp, and dry, with very fine bubbles. .If you are looking for a dry and bright citrus fueled sparkling wine, then this is your cup of tea. The opening aromas are from aging on the lees, lightly smokey, with touches of biscuit or bread, which are followed by hints of honey, fruit and flower petals.

Tasting notes:
a) 87 POINTS
"Dusty aromas of apple and mild yeast form the bouquet on this traditional Cava. In the mouth, it's frothy and foamy on contact, while the flavors veer from peppery and dry to apple and citrus. This finishes nice and peppery, with proper dryness for a brut sparkler."
- Wine Enthusiast, May 2013

b) 3 STARS, EXCELLENT, RECOMMENDED
"After four years of secondary fermentation, this limitedrelease wine develops toasted brioche qualities that marry well with the apple and quince notes through the smooth, spicy finish."
- Food & Wine Magazine, Wine Guide 2011

c) 92 POINTS
"A selection of macabeo and parellada grown at estate vineyards in the Alt Penedès, Reserva Heredad is a complex and heady Cava that delivers on its richness without sweetness. Its potent depth of flavor has a smoky minerality and fresh apple-skin notes. This is full and meaty enough to serve with roast chicken or albóndigas de ternera (veal meatballs)."
- Wine & Spirits, June 2011

AUD63nett (without shipping, tax and service fees)
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Sieur d'Arques Grand Cuvee 1531 de Aimery

Beat some of the top names in Champagne (such as Veuve Clicquot, Pol Roger, Taittinger and Piper Hiedsieck), 6th place out of 300 in prestigious French Champagne tasting. A multiple award winner, taking away 15 Gold Medals to date.

Vintage: Non Vintage
Varietal: Chardonnay Mauzac Chenin Blanc
Style: Sparkling White
Size:750mL
Region: France, Languedoc-Roussillon
Closure: Cork
Alcohol: 12.0%

AUD28 (without shipping and delivery) 
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For Sale - N° 1 Cuvee - Pre-order

Classic blanc de blancs.

The Family Estate has been producing wines for over 30 years and has been in the Champagne business for 12 generations.

N° 1 Cuvee was introduced into the NZ market on 14 July 1999. It is one of the highly regarded and well renowned Methode Traditionelle wine, both throughout NZ and internationally. 

Winning numerous trophies (including IWSC and Winestate), gold medals and 5 star awards since its release. 

It is the winery's "Signature" wine and is possibly New Zealand's most awarded Methode.

A perfect balance between fruit and yeast, the wine was held on lees for two years allowing full autolysis displaying a tiny consistent bead.

AUD61 nett**
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For Sale - Estate Reserve Verdelho - Pre-Order

I had tried a few Verdelho, this is the best so far. The fihishing is sooo fresh! Fells like wind blowing in my mounth.

Idea summer companion with flavors of ripe, gooseberry and rock melon tantalize the taste buds. Well match with seafood.

Another winner in along lineage of tremendous vintage releases. Clearly one of the most aromatic Verdelho's ever made, almost Riesling -like. A knockout top-end premium white and the best from Sandalford in the last two decades. Beautiful and fresh now but is known to be a great cellaring wine not unlike Hunter Semillons. Serve well chilled.

"RED 5 STAR WINERY - Sandalford is one of Australia's oldest and privately owned wineries. In 1970 it moved beyond its original Swan Valley base, purchasing a substantial property in Margaret River that is now the main source of its premium grapes. With most of the vines now 40 years old, and with the highly experienced and former Flying Winemaker Paul Boulden in charge, it is no surprise that the quality of the wines is consistently excellent." Australia's leading wine critic, James Halliday, awards Sandalford Wines the very prestigious RED 5 star rating in the Australian Wine Companion 2012 Edition, page 579, released 27th July 2011.

"Sandalford has well and truly leapt into the big league of premium producers in WA, having now completely transformed itself to a Margaret River wine operation. The Estate Reserve and Margaret River Range are entirely from Margaret River. The team of owner Peter Prendiville and winemaker Paul Boulden have taken the wines in an exciting new direction." Ray Jordan's 2011 WA Wine Guide, published October 2010, page 151

"RED 5 STAR WINERY - Sandalford is an outstanding winery regularly producing wines of exemplary quality and typicity." Australia's most pre-eminent wine critic, James Halliday, awards Sandalford Wines the very coveted RED 5 star rating in the Australian Wine Companion 2011 Edition released 28th July 2010. 

"Producer of the Year, and Winemaker of the Year: Sandalford Wines. Since taking over Sandalford a few years ago Paul Boulden has consistently produced outstanding wines, based primarily on one of the oldest Margaret River vineyards. The combination of winemaker Paul Boulden and owner Peter Prendiville has proved an awesome double act resulting in outstanding wines across the board." Leading West Australian Wine Critic Ray Jordan, at the launch of Ray Jordan's 2010 WA Wine Guide, 30 November 2009.

Price: AUD39**nett
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For Sale - Founder Reserve Liqueur Port - Pre-Order

Sandalford Founders Reserve Liqueur Port

Dark chocolate with hints of tawny and garnet in color. The nose displays classic rancio* with rich old dark fruitcake notes all wrapped up in a glove of cedar and mahogany.

Traditional liqueur style with sweetness on the palate without being too cloying or unctuous. Dark briary fruits and spice are the main ingredients but there are also some lighter leathery nuances. The finish is clean and somewhat dry as it should be.

Traditionally, it was served alongside cigars as part of an after-dinner ritual, but it can easily be used as to pair with other foods/desserts. Good enough without any food.

*Rancio - French and Spanish term for a fortified wine that has been madeirized, often by storage in oak barrels for at least two years often exposed to direct sunlight. Rancio wines are often found in the Roussillon region of France and in various Spanish regions.

Price: AUD47**net

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For Sale - 20years Fortified Grenache - Pre-order

Oliver's Taranga The Banished Fortified Grenache

The Banished Fortified Grenache, aged 20 years was crafted in the beautiful McLaren Vale by Oliver's Taranga.  

Caramel in color, the pungent in aroma creamy vanilla, caramel, stewed fruits, brandy soaked apricots and sweet alcohol.

This is a powerful fortified Grenache; the sweet fruit is balanced by a fresh acidity.

This fortified is extremely viscous, and the brandy soaked dried apricot character follows through on the palate. The Banished warms you up from the inside!

Price: AUD62**net

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For Sale - Lancaster Chenin Blanc - Pre-order

For Sale – Lancaster Chenin Blanc – Pre Order

Chenin Blanc is a versatile white wine grape variety known for its high acidity and aging potential. Most commonly associated with the Loire Valley, France which has been cultivated for nearly 1300 years.

It provides a fairly neutral palate for the expression of terroir, vintage variation and the winemaker's treatment. In cool areas the juice is sweet but high in acid with a full-bodied fruity pa

late.

Wine expert Jancis Robinson has noted that Chenin blanc is probably the world's most versatile grape, being able to produce quality wines of various sweetness, including dessert wines noted for their aging ability, as well as sparkling made according to the méthode champenoise and fortified wines. 

In Australia, the country's Chenin blanc is mostly grown as a blending variety often used with Chardonnay, Sauvignon blanc, and Semillon. 

Wine expert James Halliday describes the style of Australia Chenin blanc as "tutti-frutti" with pronounced fruit salad notes. However, the wines produced in Western Australia have garnered more critical attention.

Price: AUD23**net

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For Sale - Gold Medal Mango Wine - Pre-order

For Sale – Gold Medal Mango Wine – Pre Order

When people talk about tropical fruits wine they are likely to assume that this means they are sweet and sticky. While you are wondering how it is possible to make dry wines from sweet fruits like mango, forgetting that grapes are the sweetest of all fruits!

This little gem is well known in the region for their award winning tropical fruit wines. The winery does not use blends but concentrates on single fruit wines and ports which are refreshing rather than sickly sweet.

The flavor of the fruit isn't lost in the fermenting process. So, chances are, if you like the fruit you will like the wine and this added dimension makes Mango Wines an ideal companion for foods.

The fruit is grown in the organic way in the orchard and no chemicals are used on the fruit trees. This hidden gem grows the fruit, makes the wine, bottles and labels the wines all in the farm.

Price: AUD31**net

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