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Roll over: Weingut Egon Müller crafts the most consistently magical Rieslings on the planet.
The 2022 Riesling Scharzhofberger Kabinett has a very open but tender nose: ripe greengage is bright and edged with a whisper of chervil. The sweetness on the palate kicks in first, but lightness takes over with serene lemon freshness and fine, almost earthy stone. Ripe greengage, delineated by lemon, soaks up that initial sugar and presents it as juicy, ripe fruit. Finesse runs through this, dancing on light Kabinett feet. The finish is merely off-dry. Oct 2023 Vinous
Roll over: Very tight and earthy, a worthy and unconventional Amontillado
The most aged of the Palmas series, Cuatro displays powerful, almost fiery aromas of caramel and briny stone fruits. The palate is so charged up and acidic that it's no walk in the park to get through, while nutty flavors of rancio and burnt toast finish with heat. Of all the Palmas wines, this is the one that shows afterburners.
Roll over: Nutty, citric and zesty on the finish
Intense, well-directed aromas are staunch, woody and suggest turpentine before pulling back. A lemony palate is loaded with citric acidity, which creates an electric mouthfeel. Nutty, citric and zesty on the finish, this is a superb artisan fino with a high level of complexity.
It's ready to drink now or in the next two to three years. Serve lightly chilled, ideally with dried jamón.
Roll over: Fino taken to the next level
Gold in color and ideal on the nose courtesy of alluring walnut, nutmeg and briny aromas, this elevated fino is both crisp as well as viscous. Flavors of almond skins, saline and dried apricot finish with purity and supreme confidence. This is fino taken to the next level
Roll over: Fascinating aroma and gorgeously flavourful with a sweet/sour finish
Pine resin and a light, oily brine character define the nose on this lithe, fresh fino. Crisp acidity and healthy weight mesh into balance on an easy-to-navigate palate. Flavors of almond, sea brine and toffee finish crisp
Roll over: A bold and aromatic Gin from the Hawke’s Bay.
40% abv.
A bold and aromatic Gin containing 10 Organic botanicals, of which 9 are from Hawke’s Bay. Batch distilled by the Hastings Distillers in their 150L Arnold Holstein still and cut to strength with Kaweka spring water. Top notes of citrus and juniper. Angelica root and Kaffir lime bring floral hints and complex herbal notes.
Perfect for a fresh Gin and tonic or a smooth addition to any Martini or cocktail. Mix with L'Opera Bitter Orange Aperitif and Rubis Sweet Vermouth for an epic Negroni!
Hastings Distillers is New Zealand’s first producer of certified organic artisan spirits and liqueurs. Their decades long backgrounds in winemaking provide an ideal starting point to further explore our long time love of all things botanical and spiritous.
Roll over: 100% Hawkes Bay Syrah
Helio is the side project put together by talented Clearview winemakers Sarah & Matt Kirby and wine entrepreneur Dave Nash.
Roll over: Top Wine in Cuisine Magazine Champagne ranking!!
"Henriot is a Champagne house for insiders – it does fly under the radar but produces exquisite Champagnes. For over 210 years the Henriot family has symbolised an innovative approach and has remained independent. This chardonnay dominant Champagne house incorporates an exceptionally high proportion of Premiers and Grands Crus in its cuvées, which come from the best Chardonnay parcels. Producing only 1.3 million bottles a year, this family owned house features a long-aging style and a focus on Chardonnay. Says 8th generation managing director, Thomas Henriot: "I do not like wines that go in strange directions. I like to know where we are and where we are going. Full malolactic fermentation provides soft structures, with dosages between 6 and 11 g/L." Tyson Stelzer, The Champagne Guide
"Henriot in general aims for understated wines and like the regular Souverain, this is has a distinct yeast component but it's more restrained than the vast majority of examples in this review. The reserved nose features notes of green apple and white rose with the aforementioned yeast present only as a nuance that leads to crisp, refined and very pure flavors that offer both excellent cut and fine detail. It will also age extremely well and for my taste, I would allow it another 2 to 3 years first as it will repay your patience amply. Lovely juice." Burghound 92/100
Roll over: Rich and Intense.
Deep ruby. Pungent red and blue fruit and floral scents are complemented by suggestions of succulent herbs and white pepper. Lively, penetrating and appealingly sweet, showing good depth as well as detail to the black raspberry, cherry and floral pastille flavors. Finishes long and smoky, with supple tannins coming in late. Vinous
Roll over: A bitter-sweet infusion of New Zealand grown Seville oranges, selected roots and flowers.
24% abv.
A bitter-sweet infusion of New Zealand grown Seville oranges, selected roots and flowers. Batch infused and cut to strength with Kaweka spring water. Vibrant notes of fresh orange, tangerine and red apple combine with the bitterness of liquorice, wormwood and gentian. Natural colour from orange peel and hibiscus flowers.
Serve long with sparkling water for a refreshing bitter-sweet drink. Perfect for Negroni, Americano and any cocktail requiring a bittersweet orange liqueur.
Hastings Distillers is New Zealand’s first producer of certified organic artisan spirits and liqueurs. Their decades long backgrounds in winemaking provide an ideal starting point to further explore our long time love of all things botanical and spiritous.
Roll over: The perfect gift for the whisky lover from the clever team at Lark Distillery
Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky 100ml: Handcrafted at the Coal Valley Distillery, the Cask Strength 58% takes the signature Classic Cask single malt to bold new depths. A wild and distinctive reflection of the Tasmanian landscape and the pioneering spirit of our makers. (58% abv)
Master Distillers Oloroso Single Malt Whisky 100ml: A tantalising journey of vanilla and rich forest fruits, the Master Distillers Oloroso Cask is a treacly single malt with an extravagant Oloroso-style sherry finish. (43% abv)
Sherry Aged and Sherry Finished Single Malt Whisky 100ml: This second Sherry Aged & Sherry Finished Release is perhaps the world’s first ‘Triple Sherry Cask’ inspired by some of the world’s most famous sherry monsters. (51% abv)
Glencairn Glass: Our Lark Distilling Co. Gift Pack includes a complimentary Glencairn whisky glass, emblazoned with a laser-etched, Lark insignia. The Glencairn Glass is designed especially for whisky, ensuring the taste and complexity of each sip is savored and enjoyed.
All gift packs come with a QR code which will take you directly to Guided Video Tastings, from the godfather of Australian whisky and founder, Bill Lark.
Lark Distillery is a compilation of creative genius and Tasmania's pure environment. Over 30 years, the Lark team has built what is now one of Australia's most famous whisky distilleries, recently nominated as one of four distillers for the Worldwide Whisky Producer of the Year award.
Roll over: Complex and Traditional
A briary salty and floral nose kicks off anticipation; elegant and ethereal. There's line and precision and an impressive use of reserves to give gravity. Superb! Decanter 95points
Roll over: Red fruit and bubbles.
Fragrant wafts of smoke and spice accent the steeped raspberry and mandarin orange peel flavors of this tightly meshed rosé Champagne, which is backed by a vivid spine of mouthwatering acidity and is silky on the palate, with hints of dried herb, licorice and toasted almond playing on the finish. Drink now through 2025. Wine Spectator
Roll over: The perfect balance!
Pale gold in colour. Fine bubbles feed a persistent mousse. A delicate nose with hints of fresh citrus and white flowers. The wine’s complexity is expressed in successive notes such as vine peach and white fruit notes. A perfect balance between freshness and delicacy with fruity flavours very present on the finish.
Roll over: Leeuwin Estate is one of the five founding wineries in the Margaret River
Aromatic and extremely complex, a big wine with many nuances. Green olive, cedar, blueberry and wild blackberry flavors are at the core of this dense, succulent red, with velvety, polished tannins. Complexity only gains on the finish, where nuances of tobacco, thyme, sarsaparilla and Earl Grey tea linger. Drink now through 2037. WS94
Roll over: Leeuwin Estate is one of the five founding wineries in the Margaret River wine region of Western Australia.
The 2020 vintage in Margaret River was moderate to warm and will be forever remembered for the incredibly compacted harvest period, which started two weeks earlier than the 2019 harvest before it and was all wrapped up by Easter—that's largely unheard of. The 2020 Art Series Chardonnay leads with power and density, not unlike the 2018 before it. Tight and green in the glass, you get salted pear, white peach, nectarine, red apple skins, preserved citrus and crushed shell. The wine has minerality and tension within the confines of the opulent fruit. Staggering length, as usual. The winemaking remains relatively consistent across the years: hand-picked fruit from Block 20 and 22 (planted in 1976 and 1978, respectively). Thirty percent of the cuvée was whole bunch pressed to 100% new Burgundian oak, while the balance was destemmed, crushed and pressed to 100% new Bordelais oak. Sulfured post-ferment in order to discourage malolactic fermentation, both components remain in barrel for 11 months. Super wine. Robert Parker.com 98points
