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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Inc. VAT£442.69 -
(6x75cl) 2022The Real Review (94)
Medium depth ruby, bright with purple reflections; the bouquet a mix of red cherry, smoky savoury notes, root vegetables and vanilla. Stalky nuances are there but tucked more in the background. The wine is rich and full in the mouth with generosity and ample, mouth-coating tannins which are fine, ripe and supple. A slighty less-varietal pinot but a wine of real substance.Inc. VAT£382.32 -
The Real Review (97)
Light to mid-yellow colour, with a shy, reserved bouquet of savoury elements including almond meal, stone fruits, malt and bran biscuit. Traces of honey and nougat emerging. Appealing creamy lees touches. The wine is tremendously intense and beautifully rounded, soft-textured and finely balanced while enlivened by its citrusy acidity. Long, long carry. A classy wine of great complexity and refinement.Inc. VAT£703.92 -
(6x75cl) 2020
The Real Review (96)
Light to mid-yellow hue, with a reserved, shy bouquet which has traces of lemon balm, creamy lees and pencil wood, while the flavour is tremendously intense and focused, powerful in an understated way, with lemon and grapefruit flavours, showing concentration as well as subtlety, the finish lingering on and on. Time will doubtless build that bouquet further. A smashing chardonnay.Inc. VAT£454.32 -
Inc. VAT£495.12 -
The Real Review (98)
Light-mid yellow, bright, with complex aromas of bread crust, buttery croissant, oat biscuit and creamy lees nuances, the palate fresh and bright, intense and alive with lemon juice, lemon zest flavours—quite tight and reserved with a dry finish and tension that suggests it will build more complexity and richness with time. It's already an outstanding chardonnay of great flavour and refinement.Inc. VAT£612.72 -
(6x75cl) 2023The Real Review (98)
Bright and shiny light to mid yellow colour; roasted hazelnut and lemon curd aromas, a suggestion of marzipan or almond. The wine is intense and precise on the palate, beautifully focused and concentrated yet with great poise and finesse, the finish powering long with a cleansing, refreshing follow-through. Beautiful chardonnay, with great potential.Inc. VAT£520.32 -
(6x75cl) 2023The Real Review (92)
Medium-yellow, bright colour with aromas of leatherwood honey, flowers and discreet notes of apricot and other stone fruits. In the mouth, it's bright and intense with crisp, freshening acidity that cleanses and extends the finish. Quite definite varietal fruit character; acid sits out slightly from the body.Inc. VAT£369.49 -
(6x75cl) 2021Inc. VAT£389.75 -
(12x75cl) 2022Inc. VAT£559.44 -
Inc. VAT£223.24 -
The Real Review (97)
Deepish red colour with a subtle tint of purple. The bouquet is savoury, complex and charcuterie-tinged, dried herbs too, the palate rich and generous, fruit-sweet at the core and almost plush in its texture. A succulent pinot. There are ample tannins supplying backbone and contributing to length, all in harmony with the gorgeous richness of flavour. A stunning pinot.Inc. VAT£820.32 -
Inc. VAT£690.72 -
The Real Review (96)
Medium depth red with a tinge of purple and aromas of crushed stalks giving a dusty peppery, celery salt bouquet. Traces of Campari and root vegetables. The wine is medium weighted and finely structured with talcy tannins and a lovely clean, resolved finish that rolls on and on. Real elegance here.Inc. VAT£408.72 -
Inc. VAT£585.49 -
The Real Review (99)
Deep crimson colour with a good strong purple tint, and the bouquet is very foresty, with more whole-bunch character than the other Farr pinots this year. Root vegetable, freshly-turned earth and dried flower petal aromas, clean and fresh and deliciously inviting. It's more open than the Côte Vineyard at this stage. The palate is full-bodied and concentrated, powerful and emphatic, the ample tannins adding force to the wine's structure and persistence. A majestic wine with tremendous intensity and length that is great now but should also reward cellaring for many years.Inc. VAT£550.84 -
(6x75cl) 2020Inc. VAT£489.49 -
The Real Review (98)
Deep and bright, youthful colour with lots of purple in the rim and great limpidity. The first aroma is of root vegetables, potato and parsnip, gradually giving way to rich ripe dark cherry that floods the palate with succulent sweet fruit flavour and beautifully balanced fine-grained tannins. The tannins provide a backbone and a counter-balance to all that opulent fruit. A totally impressive and convincing pinot noir. It has wow factor.Inc. VAT£581.52 -
(6x75cl) 2018Inc. VAT£580.40 -
The Real Review (99)
Deepish crimson colour with a good tint of purple on the meniscus. The bouquet is restrained and shy, brooding and deep, all confirmed by the palate, which is also full-bodied and very deep, concentrated and densely packed, with more earth-bound than fragrant aromatics, some smoky-barrel nuances neatly combining with five-spice and dried thyme touches. A robust, powerful pinot with terrific length and potential.Inc. VAT£525.12 -
The Real Review (97)
Medium-deep red with a good purple tint and a mossy, forest-floor/earthy undergrowth and smoked smallgoods bouquet, the palate refreshingly lively with clean acidity underlying the complex, savoury, medium-bodied flavour. Mixed spices, taut and tense, direct and piercing in its lengthy finale, which concludes with a pleasant touch of chewiness. Superb pinot.Inc. VAT£531.12 -
The Real Review (99)
Impressively deep, bright red-purple colour, in great shape for an Australian pinot of its age, then the bouquet arrives with a great complexity of smoked charcuterie, root vegetables, dark cherry and blackberry delivered with great intensity and volume. The concentration and depth are outstanding and it's all delivered with great elegance and refinement. The lightness of touch doesn't contradict the power or persistence. A spectacular pinot noir.Inc. VAT£497.52 -
The Real Review (98)
Deep red/purple, bright and youthful colour. The bouquet shows black pepper, latent dark berries, some 'forest floor' bunchy touches and a hint of freshly-turned earth—a stylish and hi-fidelity varietal nose. The palate is likewise intense and bright, with silky-textured tannins in fine balance, acidity evident and refreshing, inviting the company of appropriate food. Brilliant bouquet and flavour. A stunning wine in an elegant cool-grown style.Inc. VAT£394.32 -
The Real Review (97)
Youthful and bright in the glass. Beautiful, lifted aromas of blueberry, spice, cola, sap, nutmeg oak and dried flowers. Mid-weight, bright and lively on the palate, full of blue fruits, spice, bramble and briar. There’s real purity and poise and the tannins and acidity are en pointe. Absolutely delicious!Inc. VAT£85.46 -
(6x75cl) 2020
The Real Review (97)
Youthful and bright in the glass. Beautiful, lifted aromas of blueberry, spice, cola, sap, nutmeg oak and dried flowers. Mid-weight, bright and lively on the palate, full of blue fruits, spice, bramble and briar. There’s real purity and poise and the tannins and acidity are en pointe. Absolutely delicious!Inc. VAT£449.15 -
(6x75cl) 2022The Real Review (98)
Deep and bright red-purple hue; earthy savoury pepper/spice and dried-herb aromas, the palate intense and brightly focused, driving and long, with great depth of cool-grown shiraz flavour and tremendous elegance. Fruit sweetness is deep in the core and this is balanced beautifully by well-judged tannins. An outstanding shiraz and a gorgeous drink.Inc. VAT£383.15 -
Behold, the Charles Melton Nine Popes 2015, an embodiment of Australia's Barossa Valley's character and flair. This charismatic blend showcases its pedigree of Grenache, Shiraz, and Mataro, an ambitious homage to the famed Châteauneuf du Pape. Melton's dedication to old vine fruit, hand-pruning, and basket pressing culminates in a wine that is both powerful and graceful.
Vintner, Charles Melton, renowned for forging the path in Barossa towards premium Grenache blends, began his eponymous winery in 1984. His prided 'Nine Popes' was first vinted in 1993 — a perfect testament to Melton’s commitment to quality and tradition. A wine with sublime balance, every vintage carries richness meshed with acidity, the 2015 vintage promising notes of red and dark fruits, a hint of spice, and an elegant, lingering finish.
Prepared to awaken your palate, the Charles Melton Nine Popes 2015 truly is an exemplar of its kind, bringing a taste of the iconic Barossa straight to your glass.
Inc. VAT£124.13 -
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.Inc. VAT£426.02 -
Wine Advocate (97)
"2013 was a dream year," Chris said. This 2013 Hoffmann Vineyard Shiraz is exceptional. It's monumentally big, but it shows finesse and detail in the mouth that transcends the alcohol and the omnipresent tannin. The tannins... they are ultra fine and totally marbled through the fruit. They drag the flavor out across the tongue—I can still taste it two minutes later. It's extraordinary. "We were in no hurry to pick the fruit—we were just waiting for structure and shape," Chris explained. This is kaleidoscopic and provides a 360-degree view of the wine in the mouth. The wine was matured for just under five years in wood.Inc. VAT£1,992.89 -
(12x75cl) 2017Churton Marlborough Pinot Noir The Abyss 2017 exemplifies the pinnacle of New Zealand’s Pinot Noir craftsmanship. Grown in the illustrious Marlborough region, renowned for its pristine terroir, the grapes are meticulously handpicked from sustainable vineyards that benefit from the area’s cool climate and diverse soils. Churton Wines employs traditional vinification techniques, including whole-cluster fermentation and aging in French oak barrels, which impart nuanced layers of complexity and finesse. The Abyss 2017 reveals a luminous ruby hue, offering an enticing bouquet of ripe cherries, earthy undertones, and subtle spice. On the palate, it delivers a harmonious balance of vibrant red fruit flavours, silky tannins, and a lingering, elegant finish. Churton, a family-owned estate with a rich heritage of winemaking excellence, ensures each bottle of Marlborough Pinot Noir The Abyss 2017 reflects their unwavering commitment to quality and sophistication. Perfect for discerning connoisseurs, this wine is a distinguished addition to any fine wine collection.
Inc. VAT£406.01
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In Bond£351.00
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(6x75cl) 2022
The Real Review (94)
Medium depth ruby, bright with purple reflections; the bouquet a mix of red cherry, smoky savoury notes, root vegetables and vanilla. Stalky nuances are there but tucked more in the background. The wine is rich and full in the mouth with generosity and ample, mouth-coating tannins which are fine, ripe and supple. A slighty less-varietal pinot but a wine of real substance.In Bond£300.00 -
The Real Review (97)
Light to mid-yellow colour, with a shy, reserved bouquet of savoury elements including almond meal, stone fruits, malt and bran biscuit. Traces of honey and nougat emerging. Appealing creamy lees touches. The wine is tremendously intense and beautifully rounded, soft-textured and finely balanced while enlivened by its citrusy acidity. Long, long carry. A classy wine of great complexity and refinement.In Bond£568.00 -
(6x75cl) 2020
The Real Review (96)
Light to mid-yellow hue, with a reserved, shy bouquet which has traces of lemon balm, creamy lees and pencil wood, while the flavour is tremendously intense and focused, powerful in an understated way, with lemon and grapefruit flavours, showing concentration as well as subtlety, the finish lingering on and on. Time will doubtless build that bouquet further. A smashing chardonnay.In Bond£360.00 -
In Bond£394.00
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The Real Review (98)
Light-mid yellow, bright, with complex aromas of bread crust, buttery croissant, oat biscuit and creamy lees nuances, the palate fresh and bright, intense and alive with lemon juice, lemon zest flavours—quite tight and reserved with a dry finish and tension that suggests it will build more complexity and richness with time. It's already an outstanding chardonnay of great flavour and refinement.In Bond£492.00 -
(6x75cl) 2023
The Real Review (98)
Bright and shiny light to mid yellow colour; roasted hazelnut and lemon curd aromas, a suggestion of marzipan or almond. The wine is intense and precise on the palate, beautifully focused and concentrated yet with great poise and finesse, the finish powering long with a cleansing, refreshing follow-through. Beautiful chardonnay, with great potential.In Bond£415.00 -
(6x75cl) 2023
The Real Review (92)
Medium-yellow, bright colour with aromas of leatherwood honey, flowers and discreet notes of apricot and other stone fruits. In the mouth, it's bright and intense with crisp, freshening acidity that cleanses and extends the finish. Quite definite varietal fruit character; acid sits out slightly from the body.In Bond£290.00 -
(6x75cl) 2021In Bond£304.12
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(12x75cl) 2022In Bond£429.00
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In Bond£170.00
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The Real Review (97)
Deepish red colour with a subtle tint of purple. The bouquet is savoury, complex and charcuterie-tinged, dried herbs too, the palate rich and generous, fruit-sweet at the core and almost plush in its texture. A succulent pinot. There are ample tannins supplying backbone and contributing to length, all in harmony with the gorgeous richness of flavour. A stunning pinot.In Bond£665.00 -
In Bond£557.00
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The Real Review (96)
Medium depth red with a tinge of purple and aromas of crushed stalks giving a dusty peppery, celery salt bouquet. Traces of Campari and root vegetables. The wine is medium weighted and finely structured with talcy tannins and a lovely clean, resolved finish that rolls on and on. Real elegance here.In Bond£322.00 -
In Bond£470.00
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The Real Review (99)
Deep crimson colour with a good strong purple tint, and the bouquet is very foresty, with more whole-bunch character than the other Farr pinots this year. Root vegetable, freshly-turned earth and dried flower petal aromas, clean and fresh and deliciously inviting. It's more open than the Côte Vineyard at this stage. The palate is full-bodied and concentrated, powerful and emphatic, the ample tannins adding force to the wine's structure and persistence. A majestic wine with tremendous intensity and length that is great now but should also reward cellaring for many years.Inc. VAT£531.60 -
(6x75cl) 2020In Bond£390.00
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The Real Review (98)
Deep and bright, youthful colour with lots of purple in the rim and great limpidity. The first aroma is of root vegetables, potato and parsnip, gradually giving way to rich ripe dark cherry that floods the palate with succulent sweet fruit flavour and beautifully balanced fine-grained tannins. The tannins provide a backbone and a counter-balance to all that opulent fruit. A totally impressive and convincing pinot noir. It has wow factor.In Bond£466.00 -
(6x75cl) 2018In Bond£463.00
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The Real Review (99)
Deepish crimson colour with a good tint of purple on the meniscus. The bouquet is restrained and shy, brooding and deep, all confirmed by the palate, which is also full-bodied and very deep, concentrated and densely packed, with more earth-bound than fragrant aromatics, some smoky-barrel nuances neatly combining with five-spice and dried thyme touches. A robust, powerful pinot with terrific length and potential.In Bond£419.00 -
The Real Review (97)
Medium-deep red with a good purple tint and a mossy, forest-floor/earthy undergrowth and smoked smallgoods bouquet, the palate refreshingly lively with clean acidity underlying the complex, savoury, medium-bodied flavour. Mixed spices, taut and tense, direct and piercing in its lengthy finale, which concludes with a pleasant touch of chewiness. Superb pinot.In Bond£424.00 -
The Real Review (99)
Impressively deep, bright red-purple colour, in great shape for an Australian pinot of its age, then the bouquet arrives with a great complexity of smoked charcuterie, root vegetables, dark cherry and blackberry delivered with great intensity and volume. The concentration and depth are outstanding and it's all delivered with great elegance and refinement. The lightness of touch doesn't contradict the power or persistence. A spectacular pinot noir.In Bond£396.00 -
The Real Review (98)
Deep red/purple, bright and youthful colour. The bouquet shows black pepper, latent dark berries, some 'forest floor' bunchy touches and a hint of freshly-turned earth—a stylish and hi-fidelity varietal nose. The palate is likewise intense and bright, with silky-textured tannins in fine balance, acidity evident and refreshing, inviting the company of appropriate food. Brilliant bouquet and flavour. A stunning wine in an elegant cool-grown style.In Bond£310.00 -
The Real Review (97)
Youthful and bright in the glass. Beautiful, lifted aromas of blueberry, spice, cola, sap, nutmeg oak and dried flowers. Mid-weight, bright and lively on the palate, full of blue fruits, spice, bramble and briar. There’s real purity and poise and the tannins and acidity are en pointe. Absolutely delicious!In Bond£68.00 -
(6x75cl) 2020
The Real Review (97)
Youthful and bright in the glass. Beautiful, lifted aromas of blueberry, spice, cola, sap, nutmeg oak and dried flowers. Mid-weight, bright and lively on the palate, full of blue fruits, spice, bramble and briar. There’s real purity and poise and the tannins and acidity are en pointe. Absolutely delicious!In Bond£355.00 -
(6x75cl) 2022
The Real Review (98)
Deep and bright red-purple hue; earthy savoury pepper/spice and dried-herb aromas, the palate intense and brightly focused, driving and long, with great depth of cool-grown shiraz flavour and tremendous elegance. Fruit sweetness is deep in the core and this is balanced beautifully by well-judged tannins. An outstanding shiraz and a gorgeous drink.In Bond£300.00 -
Behold, the Charles Melton Nine Popes 2015, an embodiment of Australia's Barossa Valley's character and flair. This charismatic blend showcases its pedigree of Grenache, Shiraz, and Mataro, an ambitious homage to the famed Châteauneuf du Pape. Melton's dedication to old vine fruit, hand-pruning, and basket pressing culminates in a wine that is both powerful and graceful.
Vintner, Charles Melton, renowned for forging the path in Barossa towards premium Grenache blends, began his eponymous winery in 1984. His prided 'Nine Popes' was first vinted in 1993 — a perfect testament to Melton’s commitment to quality and tradition. A wine with sublime balance, every vintage carries richness meshed with acidity, the 2015 vintage promising notes of red and dark fruits, a hint of spice, and an elegant, lingering finish.
Prepared to awaken your palate, the Charles Melton Nine Popes 2015 truly is an exemplar of its kind, bringing a taste of the iconic Barossa straight to your glass.
In Bond£100.00 -
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.In Bond£351.00 -
Wine Advocate (97)
"2013 was a dream year," Chris said. This 2013 Hoffmann Vineyard Shiraz is exceptional. It's monumentally big, but it shows finesse and detail in the mouth that transcends the alcohol and the omnipresent tannin. The tannins... they are ultra fine and totally marbled through the fruit. They drag the flavor out across the tongue—I can still taste it two minutes later. It's extraordinary. "We were in no hurry to pick the fruit—we were just waiting for structure and shape," Chris explained. This is kaleidoscopic and provides a 360-degree view of the wine in the mouth. The wine was matured for just under five years in wood.In Bond£1,638.00 -
(12x75cl) 2017
Churton Marlborough Pinot Noir The Abyss 2017 exemplifies the pinnacle of New Zealand’s Pinot Noir craftsmanship. Grown in the illustrious Marlborough region, renowned for its pristine terroir, the grapes are meticulously handpicked from sustainable vineyards that benefit from the area’s cool climate and diverse soils. Churton Wines employs traditional vinification techniques, including whole-cluster fermentation and aging in French oak barrels, which impart nuanced layers of complexity and finesse. The Abyss 2017 reveals a luminous ruby hue, offering an enticing bouquet of ripe cherries, earthy undertones, and subtle spice. On the palate, it delivers a harmonious balance of vibrant red fruit flavours, silky tannins, and a lingering, elegant finish. Churton, a family-owned estate with a rich heritage of winemaking excellence, ensures each bottle of Marlborough Pinot Noir The Abyss 2017 reflects their unwavering commitment to quality and sophistication. Perfect for discerning connoisseurs, this wine is a distinguished addition to any fine wine collection.
In Bond£297.00
