Australia & NZ
These far-flung wine regions may be referred to ‘new’ when compared against the historic European wine regions, but they have a long winemaking history. Spared from Phylloxera, Australia in particular has world's highest concentration of venerable vines and legendary producers such as Penfolds, Henschke and Tyrell’s have been around for over 150 years. Though for many years piggybacking on Europe’s successes, branding their own wines as ‘Chablis’, ‘Hermitage’ etc., Australia now have created a real identity of their own, making inimitable styles like Coonawarra Cabernet or Hunter Valley Semillon.
New Zealand doesn’t quite have as an extensive history but has established itself in an astonishingly short amount of time as a reliable source of whistle clean, distinctive examples of varietals like Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc.
Australia & NZ
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South Australia | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£1,134.25 |
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South Australia | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£1,134.25 |
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South Australia | 3 | 95 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£549.29 |
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Wine Advocate (95)Deep garnet-black in color, the 2008 Hoffman Vineyard Shiraz has a seductive nose of prunes, dried mulberries, chocolate box and licorice with hints of sandalwood, incense, and cinnamon stick. The palate is bold and buxom, with a generously endowed full body and 17.5%-declared alcohol, with robust flavors to match and velvety tannins, finishing just a little warm. |
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South Australia | 1 | 99 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£486.00 |
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Wine Advocate (99)The 2001 Syrah Astralis Vineyard may be just as compelling as the 2002. Tighter because of being in the bottle, it is an extraordinary effort that offers the essence of graphite, blackberry liqueur, espresso, and acacia flowers, all combining into an olfactory smorgasbord for the senses. Sensationally concentrated, with sweet tannin, but neither weighty nor over the top as might be expected for a wine of such extreme richness, it is an extraordinarily well-delineated Syrah that should hit its prime in 10-12 years, and last for 30-40. Hail Caesar ... I mean Roman! |
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South Australia | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£361.20 |
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Immerse yourself in the splendid luxury of the Greenock Creek Roennfeldt Road Cabernet Sauvignon 1997. Hailing from Australia's renowned Barossa Valley region, this fine wine is a timeless spectacle of indulgent depth and complexity. Greenock Creek Wines, with their profound respect for traditional wine-making techniques, meticulously hand-prune and hand-harvest their grapes. The 1997 vintage delivers an intoxicatingly rich concentration of signature Cabernet Sauvignon aromas: cassis, dark cherries, earthy undertones, and a touch of vanilla spice. Maturation in high-quality American oak barrels seamlessly integrates these potent flavours, culminating in a well-rounded palate experience. Complementing its exquisite taste, the Greenock Creek Roennfeldt Road Cabernet Sauvignon 1997 showcases an ephemeral scarlet hue, rightfully earning its revered status among wine connoisseurs. This distinguished vintage, limited in supply due to its superior quality, represents the epitome of Greenock Creek's pursuit of excellence, encapsulating the essence of Barossa Valley's supreme terroir. |
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South Australia | 3 | - |
Inc. VAT
£2,730.84 |
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South Australia | 1 | 100 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£1,143.20 |
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Wine Advocate (100)A new addition to the Penfolds lineup, the 2016 Bin 111A Shiraz is a blend of Clare (51%) and Barossa (49%) fruit from vineyards that have previously contributed to Grange. Aged in 100% new French oak, it's a rich, luxuriously textured wine that's packed with ripe fruit and finely textured tannins. Hints of grilled meat and exotic dried spices accent red raspberries and redcurrants in this full-bodied but exceptionally silky and elegant red that meets the high expectations for such a pricey bottling. |
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South Australia | 3 | 96 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£1,408.40 |
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Vinous (96)Glass-staining purple. Heady floral, spicy aromas of black raspberry, cherry-cola and mocha, with notes of licorice and vanilla adding depth. Sappy, palate-coating dark fruit liqueur and floral pastille flavors show an alluring sweetness and seamless texture, gaining weight as well as energy and smokiness with air. Sweet and lively for its sheer mass, with a wallop of sweet oak and blue fruits dominating the wonderfully long, youthfully tannic finish. Not much of this to go around, and it ain't cheap. |
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South Australia | 1 | 97 (HWC) |
Inc. VAT
£458.40 |
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Halliday Wine Companion (97)Full red-purple; concentrated, ripe, cassis and blackberry fruit leaps from the glass, with oak present but trailing behind. The palate is as rich, ripe, succulent and concentrated as the bouquet suggests, redolent with cassis, and long, lingering tannins. |
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South Australia | 2 | 97 (HWC) |
Inc. VAT
£632.40 |
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Halliday Wine Companion (97)Dense red-purple; the typically rich and powerful bouquet has layers of dark berry fruit and integrated and balanced oak. What makes it unusual is the distinct hint of chocolate, which appears again on the silkily powerful palate. Here there is an array of all of the fruit flavours one could possibly expect, but once again that touch of dark Swiss chocolate adding an intriguing note. The oak balance and integration is better than any five-year-old Grange I can remember, the tannins perfectly balanced into the bargain. |
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South Australia | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£909.60 |
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Auckland | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£339.60 |
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Renowned for elegance, the Stonyridge Larose 2004 is a sublime creation from the acclaimed Waiheke Island in New Zealand. Produced by Stonyridge Vineyard, this exquisite Cabernet-dominant Bordeaux blend intricately weaves flavours of blackcurrant and dark chocolate with a touch of cedar. Meticulously crafted, the vintage was cultivated in the vineyard's sheltered, north-facing slopes, blessed with the perfect microclimate for ripening Cabernet. The process of hand harvesting, meticulous sorting, and traditional basket pressing reveals the expertise behind every bottle. This remarkable wine, nurtured in French oak barrels, is an opulent testament to Stonyridge's commitment to excellence. The Stonyridge Larose 2004 shines with a depth of flavour that is complex yet harmonious, embodying the quintessence of New Zealand's winemaking prowess. An enigmatic addition to any wine enthusiast's collection, this sumptuous red leaves a lasting impression, reflecting the passionate craftsmanship of its makers. |
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South Australia | 1 | - |
In Bond
£942.00 |
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South Australia | 1 | - |
In Bond
£942.00 |
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South Australia | 3 | 95 (WA) |
In Bond
£454.00 |
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Wine Advocate (95)Deep garnet-black in color, the 2008 Hoffman Vineyard Shiraz has a seductive nose of prunes, dried mulberries, chocolate box and licorice with hints of sandalwood, incense, and cinnamon stick. The palate is bold and buxom, with a generously endowed full body and 17.5%-declared alcohol, with robust flavors to match and velvety tannins, finishing just a little warm. |
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South Australia | 1 | 99 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£486.00 |
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Wine Advocate (99)The 2001 Syrah Astralis Vineyard may be just as compelling as the 2002. Tighter because of being in the bottle, it is an extraordinary effort that offers the essence of graphite, blackberry liqueur, espresso, and acacia flowers, all combining into an olfactory smorgasbord for the senses. Sensationally concentrated, with sweet tannin, but neither weighty nor over the top as might be expected for a wine of such extreme richness, it is an extraordinarily well-delineated Syrah that should hit its prime in 10-12 years, and last for 30-40. Hail Caesar ... I mean Roman! |
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South Australia | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£361.20 |
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Immerse yourself in the splendid luxury of the Greenock Creek Roennfeldt Road Cabernet Sauvignon 1997. Hailing from Australia's renowned Barossa Valley region, this fine wine is a timeless spectacle of indulgent depth and complexity. Greenock Creek Wines, with their profound respect for traditional wine-making techniques, meticulously hand-prune and hand-harvest their grapes. The 1997 vintage delivers an intoxicatingly rich concentration of signature Cabernet Sauvignon aromas: cassis, dark cherries, earthy undertones, and a touch of vanilla spice. Maturation in high-quality American oak barrels seamlessly integrates these potent flavours, culminating in a well-rounded palate experience. Complementing its exquisite taste, the Greenock Creek Roennfeldt Road Cabernet Sauvignon 1997 showcases an ephemeral scarlet hue, rightfully earning its revered status among wine connoisseurs. This distinguished vintage, limited in supply due to its superior quality, represents the epitome of Greenock Creek's pursuit of excellence, encapsulating the essence of Barossa Valley's supreme terroir. |
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South Australia | 3 | - |
In Bond
£2,271.00 |
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South Australia | 1 | 100 (WA) |
In Bond
£950.00 |
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Wine Advocate (100)A new addition to the Penfolds lineup, the 2016 Bin 111A Shiraz is a blend of Clare (51%) and Barossa (49%) fruit from vineyards that have previously contributed to Grange. Aged in 100% new French oak, it's a rich, luxuriously textured wine that's packed with ripe fruit and finely textured tannins. Hints of grilled meat and exotic dried spices accent red raspberries and redcurrants in this full-bodied but exceptionally silky and elegant red that meets the high expectations for such a pricey bottling. |
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South Australia | 3 | 96 (VN) |
In Bond
£1,171.00 |
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Vinous (96)Glass-staining purple. Heady floral, spicy aromas of black raspberry, cherry-cola and mocha, with notes of licorice and vanilla adding depth. Sappy, palate-coating dark fruit liqueur and floral pastille flavors show an alluring sweetness and seamless texture, gaining weight as well as energy and smokiness with air. Sweet and lively for its sheer mass, with a wallop of sweet oak and blue fruits dominating the wonderfully long, youthfully tannic finish. Not much of this to go around, and it ain't cheap. |
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South Australia | 1 | 97 (HWC) |
Inc. VAT
£458.40 |
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Halliday Wine Companion (97)Full red-purple; concentrated, ripe, cassis and blackberry fruit leaps from the glass, with oak present but trailing behind. The palate is as rich, ripe, succulent and concentrated as the bouquet suggests, redolent with cassis, and long, lingering tannins. |
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South Australia | 2 | 97 (HWC) |
Inc. VAT
£632.40 |
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Halliday Wine Companion (97)Dense red-purple; the typically rich and powerful bouquet has layers of dark berry fruit and integrated and balanced oak. What makes it unusual is the distinct hint of chocolate, which appears again on the silkily powerful palate. Here there is an array of all of the fruit flavours one could possibly expect, but once again that touch of dark Swiss chocolate adding an intriguing note. The oak balance and integration is better than any five-year-old Grange I can remember, the tannins perfectly balanced into the bargain. |
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South Australia | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£909.60 |
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Auckland | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£339.60 |
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Renowned for elegance, the Stonyridge Larose 2004 is a sublime creation from the acclaimed Waiheke Island in New Zealand. Produced by Stonyridge Vineyard, this exquisite Cabernet-dominant Bordeaux blend intricately weaves flavours of blackcurrant and dark chocolate with a touch of cedar. Meticulously crafted, the vintage was cultivated in the vineyard's sheltered, north-facing slopes, blessed with the perfect microclimate for ripening Cabernet. The process of hand harvesting, meticulous sorting, and traditional basket pressing reveals the expertise behind every bottle. This remarkable wine, nurtured in French oak barrels, is an opulent testament to Stonyridge's commitment to excellence. The Stonyridge Larose 2004 shines with a depth of flavour that is complex yet harmonious, embodying the quintessence of New Zealand's winemaking prowess. An enigmatic addition to any wine enthusiast's collection, this sumptuous red leaves a lasting impression, reflecting the passionate craftsmanship of its makers. |
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