Special Offers

Domaine Benjamin Leroux 2018 Burgundy Offer

Benjamin’s a fascinating character to follow. Every vintage his experience with the different villages and plots he sources fruit from grows. Winemaking is a gamble, every year you roll the dice and use knowledge gleaned over time to harness what nature has presented you in the form of grapes. Ben’s always has lovely touch and it’s showed from day 1 in the Côtes du Beaune.

David Duband’s 2018 Burgundy Offer

The Fine, Energetic, Super Detailed Burgundies of Rising Star, David Duband are on the boat!
Elegance & Sophistication Personified

Cutting Edge Priorat from Dominik Huber’s Terroir al Límit – The 2016’s Have Landed!

The Priorat revival has been underway for a few decades now. Add a German Chef of vision, with the drive to make great wine & the results have been something special.

Giovanni Rosso 2016 Barolo Offer

Those who have tried even the Langhe Neb will have quickly seen a wine from a maker with an understanding of harmony, restraint and purity.
Add an amazing suite of vineyards in Serralunga and the Crus are simply delicious.

Vietti, Barolo + Friends PRE-ARRIVAL OFFER – 2016 Vintage

Today we offer the Casitglione (375ml + Mags available), Lazzarito, Ravera, Brunate, Rocche di Castiglione, Barbaresco Masseria, and, the 1st Release of Vietti’s Timorasso. In addition to Mags of 2016 Perbacco, possibly the best value party Neb.

Philipponnat’s Fizz from Clos des Goisses – Pre-Arrival Offer

“Clos des Goisses has always been one of the most extraordinary jewels in Champagne’s crown.” Tom Stevenson

Massalino Cru Barolo 2016 Pre-Arrival Large Format Offer

Elegant, sophisticated, with a deceptive power, the wines of Massolino are always a delicious. The vineyards of Serralunga and the Cru’s great Nebbiolo, Barbera and Dolcetto.

Roagna – Pushing the Boundaries … The 2014’s are Coming!

Reading Roagna’s manifesto with my Vigneron’s cap on, it’s clear that they are driven to achieve excellence

Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey 2018 White Burgundy Offer

I met Pierre-Yves when back in 1999 whilst doing vintage at Domaine Bernard-Moreau. Just another of the down to earth lads from the region.
It was funny that drinking a 2016 Bourgogne from him took me to the textures and energy we sought at Yarra Yering. It goes to show just how far Aussie Chardonnay has come and how difficult it can be to distinguish between the two.

GD Vajra & Luigi Baudana Barolo Museum Offer

A rare chance to take a look at some back vintages of Vajra and Baudana
All wines have perfect provenance coming direct from the importer

Elio Grasso’s 2016 Barolo Cru’s & 2013 Riserva Runcot

Based in the Commune of Monforte the Cru Barolo from Elio Grasso are powerful structured wines.
Patience will be required to see them at their finest! Today we have the 2016 Cru’s and 2013 Riserva!

Albino Rocca’s 2016 Barbaresco’s Are In the House!

There’s a wonderful thirst-quenching freshness to the 2016 Barbaresco’s. Albino Rocca has delivered up an excellent range.
Today we offer 4 of their wines. The Barbaresco Normale, Cru Ovello Loreto, Cru Ronchi, and, their hommage to a lost patriarch ‘Angelo’.

Casanova di Neri’s 2015 Brunellos

After devouring Casanova di Neri’s baseline IrRosso I was determined to try more from this producer. Just at the right time as it turns out with the 2015 Brunello’s in the pipeline!

2018 German Grosses Gewächs ‘GG’ Riesling Offer Number 1

The Grosses Gewächs ‘GG’ Rieslings of Germany are the best of the best dry Rieslings they make.
Their Grand Crus!
Offer #1 – Dr Loosen, Dönhoff, Gunderloch, Wittman & A.Christman

Conterno Giacomo – The 2015’s + 2013 Monfortino

Drinking Roberto’s wines, the Barbera d’Alba ‘Francia’ (formerly Cascina Francia), Barolo ‘Francia’ and Barolo ‘Monfortino’ Riserva is always a pleasure.
I had the good fortune of devouring a vertical of Barolo ‘Cascina Francia’ not that long ago with a couple of Barbera’s in the mix.
These are some of the most profound Barolo’s you’ll ever drink!

Jean-Paul et Benôit Droin’s Delicious 2018 Chablis

“People often cite Domaines Raveneau and Vincent Dauvissat as the two greatest exponents of Chablis, however, I would like to add a third – Domaine Jean-Paul & Benoît Droin” Neal Martin

The Epic Domaine Ponsot’s 2016 Burgundies

If I were to name the best Burgundy I’d drunk, Clos de la Roche from Domaine Ponsot would be near the top of the list.
The last vintage under Laurent before he passed the baton to Alexandre Abel.

Mount Mary 2017 Release

Decades of making exceptional wine have been rewarded with James Halliday’s 2018 Winery of the Year Award! Mount Mary’s Quintet Cabernet blend the hero of their range!

The Pure & Rustic Wines of Oddero – Old School Made New!

Tasting through the wines, they have a rustic nature to them, the tannins are mouth coating, often dusty and chalky. Yet, they’re balanced with a purity and brightness of fruit.
The wines demand patience. Drink the DOCG Barolo and Cru’s over 2 or 3 days when young. I write this with a large glass of 2016 Barbaresco ‘Gallina’ in hand.
It’s been open for 3 days now and is drinking the best it’s drunk.

JL Chave’s L ‘Hermitage Rouge Vertical … History in a Bottle

Heart racing gear. The Unicorns of JL Chave will be wines for a very special occassion. They are up there with the very best from around the world.

Unearthed – Paolo Scavino 2015 Barolo Offer

My first experience of Paolo Scavino’s Cru Baroli, was with the 2012’s just prior to the release of the 2013’s. 
The results: sophisticated, harmonious, beautifully textured wines of individuality and with a great core of fruit.

Henschke Current & Museum Wines Offer

The Henschke family first planted vines in Australia in 1858. Now 6 generations later they have built an enviable reputation as one the world’s great wine families.
Today we share some of their current & museum release wines.

Etna Does it Again … Terre Nere’s 2017’s from ‘Barolo Boy’ Marco de Grazia!

Etna has to be the most significant hidden treasure of the wine world. Rediscovered some 20 years ago, it’s renaissance has no parallel!

Domaine Huet – Maker of Truly Divine Chenin

If the Vouvray region of the Loire Valley is the home of Chenin Blanc, Domaine Huet is one of Chenins Parents!
These are entrancing wines of incredible beauty, superb balance, layering & complexity.
From pristine dry wines to insane sweet wines that rival the best German Rieslings and Sauternes they are spectacular wines!

Château d’Yquem’s 2017

In this wine more than any other art, science & nature collide! River mists, offer humidity, day time sunshine’s heat and drying power create weather that can offer the perfect conditions for Botrytis, and, the eye of the pickers select only the best grapes.

Domaine Hubert Lignier 2016 Burgundy Offer

Hubert Lignier has been a favourite of mine since I first tasted the Domain’s wines 20 years ago.

I had to hoover a 2015 Nuits-Saint-Georges ‘Les Poisets’ while writing this offer for QC. The Domaine’s form is strong!

Domaine Latour-Giraud’s Sensual White Burgundundies from Meursault

I had the pleasure of tasting these for the first time this week. Beyond the quality of the fruit, the balance of the wines, the purity and harmony, they have incredible, sensual texture giving them a beautiful, seamless mouthfeel.

The vitality and energy of these wines is entrancing.

The 8 Barolo Cru’s of Giovanni Sordo

Today we share Sordo’s incredible crop of Cru’s. The list is epic!

A rare chance to grab a set of Barolo, grab some wine-loving friends and devour some seriously tasty Barolo!

Try them along with the film we recorded! It’s a masterclass in your own home.

Daniel Bouland’s Delicious Beaujolais from 2018

There’s Beajolais Nouveau, the churn & burn cash flow gear devoured chilled & fast. Then there’s real Beaujolais, serious gear, the Cru’s, filled with personality and fun!

The 2017 Rheinhessen Rizza’s of Gunderloch & Wittman

The Rheinhessen is kicking out some stunning Riesling
Both Wittmann & Gunderloch are at the top of their game!

Ar.pe.pe – Museum Release of Inferno Fiamme Antiche 1997-2010 + Riservas

Nebbiolo from the North is a beautiful thing! The first time, I had the pleasure of devouring Ar.pe.pe’s wines has lead me on a trip through Valtellina.
These are vital, alive wines of grace and sophistication. Drinking them over 2-3 days revealed new, aromas and flavours with every sniff and mouthful.

Guiseppe Cortese’s Barbaresco Rabajà 2016 + 2011 Riserva Release

“It’s impossible not to admire these genuine, sincere wines and their equally unpretentious prices”. Antonio Galloni

Enrico Rivetto’s Barolo from Serralunga OFFER – 2015 & 2013 Cru + 2017 Langhe Neb

On the back of Massolino’s Offer I have just had the pleasure of trying Enrico Rivetto’s Sensual Serralunga and Langhe Neb!
Very much in the same mould of producing pure, elegant, sophisticated Neb. The tannins are superb, élévage exceptional, and, fruit quality clear!

Taylor’s & Fonseca’s Epic 2017 Vintage Ports

On the back of 2016 a rare double declared vintage with 2017 set to go head to head. Add only the 8th release of Taylor’s Quinta de Vargellas Vinha Vella & the very thought of these wines has me drooling!

Julia & Klaus-Peter Keller’s Benchmark Riesling from the Rhienhessen

Justifying $1,200 for the epic Keller G-Max Riesling is a tough call for most. Luckily the Keller’s produce a superb range of dry and off-dry Rieslings & Silvaner from their Rheinhessen vineyards at more affordable prices!

Massalino Barolo Serralunga OFFER – 2015 Vintage

Elegant, sophisticated, with a deceptive power, the wines of Massolino are always a delicious. The vineyards of Serralunga and the Cru’s great Nebbiolo, Barbera and Dolcetto.

The Barolo & Barbaresco of Ceretto – Current & Museum Release back to 2006!

Aussie Dave Fletcher’s love of Nebbiolo saw him train at Ceretto in 2007. Now in addition to his own label he’s part of the winemaking team!
What an experience! Access to some of the best vineyards in Barolo and Barbareso in a time when the best wines of the regions have reached cult status!

JJ Prüm .. Riesling Masters of the Mosel, 2017’s + for the 1st Time Auction Wines!

Few estates in the world can claim to have maintained the highest quality standards uninterrupted for half a century and more.  Joh Jos Prüm, the most famous of the many Mosel wine estates bearing the Prüm name, is one estate that can.

Laurent Ponsot’s First Release – A Cluster of 2015 & 2016’s

The First Release of Laurent Ponsot after leaving Domaine Ponsot is Here!
The labels alone identify this is a new start .. I feel like I’m about to watch the 1980’s version of Tron!

Barolo from Canonica & Barbaresco from Olek Bondonio & Serafino Rivella

Hidden Gems for the Nebbiolo Gland from some of the Rising Stars …
and already Risen Stars of Barolo & Barbaresco

Salicutti’s Impeccable Rosso, Brunello & Riserva!

Salicutti’s wines sit on the feminine, elegant, sophisticated end of the Brunello spectrum. Beautifully perfumed with great harmony and poise.
Layers of flavours and fine tannins. They have such great purity.

Passopisciaro! The Contrade are Coming! The Contrade are Coming!

I’ve been devouring Nerello Mascelese wines as fast as I can over the last few years!
If the 2016 Passorosso is an indicator the 2016 Contrada will be OFF TAP!🚰

Vietti, Barolo + Friends PRE-ARRIVAL OFFER – 2015 Vintage

Today we offer the 2016 Perbacco in Mag, Casitglione (375ml + Mags available), Lazzarito, Ravera, Brunate, and, Barbaresco Masseria. In addition to Mags of 2016 Perbacco, possibly the best value party Neb.

Château de Beaucastel 2016 Offer- A Demonstration in Blending & Sophistication

Château de Beaucastel along with Vieux Télégraphe ‘La Crau’ was one of the 1st great Châteauneuf’s I tried. The wines are beautiful, sophisticated & layered with delicious flavours!

Roagna – Pushing the Boundaries … The 2013’s are Coming!

Reading Roagna’s manifesto with my Vigneron’s cap on, it’s clear that they are driven to achieve excellence

The One & Only Wendouree – Shiraz Malbec, Shiraz Mataro and Yes the Shiraz 2000-2016

AP Birks Wendouree Cellars produce some of the very few wines I’ll buy without tasting! The wines are something special. A celebration of an incredible old vineyard with plantings from the late 1800s. Tony & Lita are custodians of something truly special!

A Name to Remember – Cavallotto 2015 Barolo & 2012 Riservas

How these guys have flown under the radar for so long is beyond me! The vineyards, the wisdom expressed in their growing and making, the personality in the wines just make me happy!

The Stunning 2017’s from Weingut Egon Müller-Scharzhof

The Godfather of the Saar makes truly special wine deserving of the title.

Domaine René Rostaing 2016 Côte Rôties

From a tiny start, Domaine Rostaing has expanded inheriting exceptional sites from both the Dervieux and Gentaz estates. Now heading into his 50th year of production and 30th with a more complete estate experience is showing

Auguste Clape 2016 Cornas & Friends. Life Changing Syrah!

Today we offer the exceptional wines of Auguste Clape for the 2016 Vintage. A superb follow up to the 2015’s!

The One & Only Wendouree – Malbec, Cabernet Malbec, Cabernet 1999-2016

AP Birks Wendouree Cellars produce some of the very few wines I’ll buy without tasting! The wines are something special. A celebration of an incredible old vineyard with plantings from the late 1800s. Tony & Lita are custodians of something truly special!

Yarra Yering 2016’s

A perennial favourite. Yarra Yering has produced some of Australia great wines. Such sophisticated wines of great purity and personality!

2015 Super Tuscan Festa with Ornellaia, Masseto & Antinori’s Solaia a Comnbined 594 Points out of 600!

It took a long time for the Italians to get their heads around growing & making Bordeaux varieties.
When they get it right, they really get it right!
These 3 know what they’re doing!

A Brace of Oliver Leflaive’s Excellent 2014 Puligny, 1er Cru Les Pucelles, Grand Cru Bâtard and Chevellier-Montrachet

From the Mythical Home of Chardonnay we offer the epic 2014 Puligny’s of Oliver Leflaive.
Leflaive’s white Burg’s have been some of the best I’ve had!

Jean-Paul et Benôit Droin’s Delicious 2017 Chablis

“People often cite Domaines Raveneau and Vincent Dauvissat as the two greatest exponents of Chablis, however, I would like to add a third – Domaine Jean-Paul & Benoît Droin” Neal Martin

Mount Mary 2016 Release

Decades of making exceptional wine have been rewarded with James Halliday’s 2018 Winery of the Year Award! Mount Mary’s Quintet Cabernet blend the hero of their range!

Taylor’s & Fonseca’s Epic 2016 Vintage Ports

2016 has come through as a very special declared vintage for lovers of VP. Taylor’s and Fonseca has done it justice!

Domaine Hubert Lamy, Precision Incorporated – 2016 Burgundy Offer

One of Burgundy’s best kept secrets is barely a secret any more. Olivier Lamy is making some of the purest and most mineral white Burgundies of the Côte and some pretty damn handy reds!

Harmand Geoffroy’s 2015 Burgundies from Gevrey-Chambertin

Lovers of Gevrey-Chambertin will be happy! Gérard Harmand and his son Philippe produce archetypal Gevrey Chambertin from a superb range of terroirs.

Luciano Sandrone 2014 + 2013 Barolo + Friends Offer

From the potential of life as a carpenter to one of Barolo’s greats. Sandrone last 15 years making Barolo has been a demonstration of the wisdom accumulated over the previous 35 years! Such intrigue!

2016 Château de la Tour Clos de Vougeot[s]

Some producers are more hyped than others. But hype aside, today Château de la Tour is one of the top producers of the Côte de Nuits and arguably the benchmark Domaine of the Clos de Vougeot.

Nervi-Conterno’s Spanna’s AKA Nebbiolo from Gattinara in Alto Piedmont

Hard not to take notice wine Roberto Conterno decided to drop some coin on a new vineyard!
Taking a 90% holding Nervi based in Gattinara is a signal something interesting is happening
Ask Roberto C. – Gattinara’s awakening is coming

The Epic Domaine Ponsot’s 2015 Burgundies

If I were to name the best Burgundy I’d drunk, Clos de la Roche from Domaine Ponsot would be near the top of the list.
The 2nd last vintage under Laurent before he passed the baton.

2015 Bordeaux: Our Top 42 Picks Red + Sweet White

Of the 1000’s of wines made in Bordeaux we’ve picked out our favourites from the 2015 Vintage.
The Epic Computer Deep Thought helped us to narrow it down to just 42 Wines!

Perfection – Château d’Yquem’s Epic 2016, 2015, 2009, 2007 & 2006 Vintages

In this wine more than any other art, science & nature collide! River mists, offer humidity, day time sunshine’s heat and drying power create weather that can offer the perfect conditions for Botrytis, and, the eye of the pickers select only the best grapes.

Domaine Benjamin Leroux 2016 Burgundy Offer Final Tranche

Wide-spread frosts wiped out crops in many villages & vineyards leaving others untouched. Working through the wines Leroux certainly seems more comfortable in the Côtes de Beaune. His whites show more harmony and refinement than his reds at this early stage. The reds needing time to uncoil & express.

Domaine Faiveley’s 2016 Burgundy’s

Faiveley is one of Burgundy’s institutions. They hold an incredible 25 hectares of Grand Cru vineyard across Burgundy. Since 2012 the wines have taken on a new dimension shifting from the tannic wines of the mid 2000’s to wine of elegance, finer tannins, and, perhaps greater concentration.

Domaine Confuron-Cotétidot: Vosne-Romanée & Friends 2016 Burgundy Pre-Arrival Offer

Vignerons since the seventeenth century, the Confuron family even have a strain of Pinot Noir named after them – Pinot Confuron.

Mirella Buscemi Contrada ‘Tarataci’ Etna Rosso

This is going to make a fascinating comparison with SRC’s Rivaggi. Buscemi’s ‘Tarataci’ too, is blended with Grenache 30% vs 20%.

Domaine Henri Gouges Nuits-Saint-Georges 2016 Red Burgundy Pre-Arrival Offer

It hard to talk about Nuits-Saint-Georges without talking about Henri Gouges. For near a century the Domaine has quietly been working away to expand their holding and continually improve their wines.

Domaine des Epeneaux / Comte Armand 2016 Pre-Arrival Offer

The wines of Comte Armand are the flag bearer of Pommard. The Monopole ‘Clos des Epeneaux’ the star. Volnay & Pommard are the two villages best known for Pinot production in the Côtes du Beaune!

Massalino Barolo Serralunga OFFER – 2014 Vintage with a few Sneaky 2013’s too!

Elegant, sophisticated, with a deceptive power, the wines of Massolino are always a delicious. The vineyards of Serralunga and the Cru’s great Nebbiolo, Barbera and Dolcetto.

JL Chave’s 2015 L ‘Hermitage Rouge & Blanc … History in a Bottle

Heart racing gear. The Unicorns of JL Chave will be wines for a very special occassion. They are up there with the very best from around the world.

Vail Auguste Clape 1925-2018. Life Changing Syrah!

We pay tribute to August Clape and share with you just a few bottles of his special wines.

JJ Prüm .. Riesling Masters of the Mosel, 2016’s & Museum Wines

Few estates in the world can claim to have maintained the highest quality standards uninterrupted for half a century and more.  Joh Jos Prüm, the most famous of the many Mosel wine estates bearing the Prüm name, is one estate that can.

Daniel Wagner’s Masterclass on 2016 Dry Rizza from the Rheinhessen!

Daniel Wagner, known as Mr Riesling, is making heart racing Riesling. Simply delicious!

Cutting Edge Priorat from Dominik Huber’s Terroir al Límit – The 2015’s Have Landed!

The Priorat revival has been underway for a few decades now. Add a German Chef to the mix with a vision & the drive to make great wine & the results have been something special.

The Mega List

For those that missed out or didn’t get a full allocation on the Produttori Offer! We say sorry!
To try and put a smile back on your dial we are offering exclusive access to a special list of wines to those who applied for the Produttori wines.

Stéphane Ogier’s Sublime Côte-Rôtie Reds

Direct from Stéphane’s cellars, a wonderful opportunity to try beautifully matured Côte Rôtie in its prime + compare it to a current release!
5 bottles of each wine available. All stocks available for immediate delivery.

Domaine S.C. Guillard 2016 Burgundy Offer

Guillard’s 2016s demonstrate just how good wine can be when exceptional fruit is combined with a long history of precise winemaking. Across the range these are just beautiful Gevrey’s.
Sophisticated, silky with hallmark concentration of fruit! Those who have tried his wines previously need no introduction!

Domaine Denis Mortet Gevrey-Chambertin ‘Mes Cinq Terroirs’ 2015

A Rare Chance to Try one of the Burgundy’s Great Domaine’s – Denis Mortet!

2013 Le Chiuse Brunello Offer

Carved out of the Biondi-Santi Estate, we get to see fruit that used to go into Biondi’s Riserva! Add a perfect score from Kerin O’Keefe 💯”A classic Brunello, with stunning body and superb pedigree, it will age for decades.” Enough said!

Vietti, Barolo + Friends PRE-ARRIVAL OFFER – 2014 Vintage

Hail decimate many of the great vineyards including Brunate. Those who selected carefully made classic Nebbiolo. 2014 Perbacco is a great barometer of this!

Passopisciaro! The Contrada are Coming! The Contrada are Coming!

I’ve been devouring Nerello Mascelese wines as fast as I can over the last few years!
Passopisciaro is always up at the top of the list!

The Sangiovese Whisperer – Alessandro Mori’s ‘Il Marroneto’ Brunellos

There is no doubt that knowledgeable Brunello fans consider Il Marroneto to be one of the top dozen or so estates in Montalcino today – Ian D’Agata

Produttori del Barbaresco “Cru” Vintage 2013 OFFER

“THE 2013 RISERVAS ARE OFF THE CHARTS” Antonio Galloni. A rare opportunity to try the best Crus from across Barbaresco, and, explore the diversity of personalities in the wines of the region, from feminine, and, perfumed, to brooding and structured.

Château de Beaucastel – A Demonstration in Blending & Sophistication

Château de Beaucastel along with Vieux Télégraphe ‘La Crau’ was one of the 1st great Châteauneuf’s I tried. The wines are beautiful, sophisticated & layered with delicious flavours!

Azienda Agricola Calabretta Etna Reds

Massimiliano’s wisdom transfers to his intriguing, personality filled wines. His wines are some of the most together, expressive and individual reds from Etna I’ve seen to date!

Domaine Benjamin Leroux 2016 Burgundy Offer

Wide-spread frosts wiped out crops in many villages & vineyards leaving others untouched. Working through the wines Leroux certainly seems more comfortable in the Côtes de Beaune. His whites show more harmony and refinement than his reds.

Unearthed, Another Great – Paolo Scavino 2013 Barolo Offer II

Finally I got to taste Paolo Scavino’s Cru Baroli, the results: sophisticated, harmonious, beautifully textured wines of individuality and with a great core of fruit.

Monsanto ‘Il Poggio’ Chianti Classico Riserva 2012

My daughters were born in 2012 & 2015 … both excellent wine years! Naturally the collection of birth year wines has been growing. Finally 2012 ‘Il Poggio’ has hit the decks & a stash is now firmly locked away in my cellar!

A Brace of Brunellos – Fuligni & Costanti 2013’s & 2012 Riservas

When it comes to Brunello producers, these two along with Biondi-Santi, Banfi, Soldera & a select few others consistently take it to the next level! As much as I detest scores when you see 100 points for a wine it’s worth a moment of pause before you move on.

Roagna – Pushing the Boundaries with a Trilogy of 2012’s

Reading Roagna’s manifesto with my Vigneron’s cap on, it’s clear that they are driven to achieve excellence

The Epic Domaine Ponsot is Back in the House!

If I were to name the best Burgundy I’d drunk, Clos de la Roche from Domaine Ponsot would be near the top of the list.

Roberto Voerzio 2014 Barolo, 2013 Torriglione & 2008 10 Anni Fossati Case Nere. Pre-Arrival Offer

If you enjoyed Roberto’s entry-level wines, these wines take things to the next level! Seductive Barolo, with a Riserva in the mix!

Passopisciaro! 2016 Passorosso Pre-Arrival Offer

I’ve been devouring Nerello Mascelese wines as fast as I can over the last few years!
Passopisciaro is always up at the top of the list!

It’s La La’s Big Love Band … 2012 Guigal Château D’Ampuis Côte Rôtie + Hermitage + Condrieu

I drank a bottle of the 1995, the first release, next to a 1993 Rousseau Chambertin-Clos de Bèze in Beaune. The wine just released was rich, powerful, and, had all the hallmarks of greatness. It was hard to say which had the greatest depth and length of fruit at the time!

Roberto Voerzio Schools the Wine Decoded Community in Piedmont’s Red Varieties

If you had a wishlist of wine legends to teach you about the red grape varieties of Piedmont: Dolcetto, Barbera, and, Nebbiolo, Roberto Voerzio would be right up there!

Gianfranco Soldera’s Magical Sangiovese

It’s rare that I smell a wine, stop, close my eyes, smell it again and the world mutes itself. Such is the incredible presence of Soldera’s wines!

Aldo Conterno’s 2013 Cru’s. Is this the DRC Barolo + Granbussia Riserva!

Poderi Aldo Conterno is one of the few Great Estates of Barolo. “Like tasting young Romanée-Conti” James Suckling referring to the perfectly scored 2005 Granbussia!

It’s all in the Detail! Emidio Pepe’s – Montepulciano d’Abruzzo

“Every great wine region needs its resident eccentric genius. The Abruzzo has two, one of whom is Emidio Pepe. Emidio Pepe’s wines are like no others anywhere in Italy, perhaps in the world.” Matt Kramer

Finding the Perfect Balance

The Dry vs Kabinett Rieslings of Dr Loosen, Keller & Wagner-Stemple.
A Context & Contrast Wine Experience with WINE DECODED!

2015 Clape Cornas … Life Changing Syrah!

One of my Top 10 wines ever! A Guiding Light in the Making of Yarra Yering Shiraz wines.

JJ Prum .. Riesling Masters of the Mosel, 2015’s & Museum Wines

Few estates in the world can claim to have maintained the highest quality standards uninterrupted for half a century and more.  Joh Jos Prüm, the most famous of the many Mosel wine estates bearing the Prüm name, is one estate that can.

2015 Châteauneuf-Du-Pape from Vieux Télégraphe & Marcoux

Vieux Télégraphe ‘La Crau’ was one of the 1st great Châteauneuf’s I tried. The wines are beautiful, sophisticated & layered with delicious flavours!

Domaine Hubert Lignier 2015 Burgundy Offer

Hubert Lignier has been a favourite of mine since I first tasted the Domain’s wines 20 years ago.

Yarra Yering 2015’s

A difficult transition following the death of Doc & some dodgy weather from 2010-2012 saw YY riding a bit of a roller coaster ride! With the 2014 & 2015’s the wines are back on form and singing. No wonder James Halliday named YY 2017 Winemaker of the Year!

Gaja’s 2013 Barolo Dagromis is in the house!

I’d rate Gaja’s Dagromis Barolo, as the best value & only affordable wine in the Gaja portfolio

Mount Mary 2015 Quintet & Chardonnay

Decades of making exceptional wine have been rewarded with James Halliday’s 2018 Winery of the Year Award! Mount Mary’s Quintet Cabernet blend the hero of their range!

Roagna – Pushing the Boundaries

Reading Roagna’s manifesto with my Vigneron’s cap on, it’s clear that they are driven to achieve excellence

Daniel Bouland’s Delicious Beaujolais

There’s Beajolais Nouveau, the churn & burn cash flow gear devoured chilled & fast. Then there’s real Beaujolais, serious gear, the Cru’s, filled with personality and fun!

A Name to Remember – Cavallotto

How these guys have flown under the radar for so long is beyond me! The vineyards, the wisdom expressed in their growing and making, the personality in the wines just make me happy!

2015 Clos Des Papes Châteauneuf-Du-Pape

2015 is Proving to be a Great Year in Burgundy and through the Entire Length of the Rhône Valley

Stéphane Magnien 2015 Burgundy Offer

After trying the excellent 2014’s from Magnien I’ve been drooling at the thought of getting my laughing gear around his 2015’s! Finally the wait is over!

Luciano Sandrone 2013 Barolo + Friends Offer

From the potential of life as a carpenter to one of Barolo’s greats. Sandrone last 15 years making Barolo has been a demonstration of the wisdom accumulated over the previous 35 years! Such intrigue!

A Pair of 2014’s from the Rhône Hermitage vs Cornas … JL Chave vs A Clape + 2 Late Additions!

One of my Top 10 wines ever! A Guiding Light in the Making of Yarra Yering Shiraz wines.

Produttori del Barbaresco “Cru” MUSEUM OFFER

Straight from the cellars of Prodottori del Barbaresco we have several of their Cru’s, mature and ready to go. In advance of the 2013 Cru release in February 2018, we have these gems available for your drinking pleasure today!

Sydney Wine Dinner Produttori del Barbaresco “Cru” MUSEUM OFFER

Thanks so much for joining me to celebrate our first wine dinner and the world of Barbaresco (Peter’s Birthday too). Call me if you need any help 0437 941 963.

Spring, Trimbach, Riesling, Magnums & Butterflies = Win!

Trimbach’s superb Rieslings the Clos Ste Hune, Cuvée Frédéric Emile & the new Schlossberg Grand Cru

The Rhône Legend Yves Cuilleron, his impeccable Viongier’s + Friends are in the House!

One of the Viognier Masters, Yves Cuilleron, knocks out some solid reds while he’s at it!

100 point Vietti Barolo Riserva Villero 2009 PRE-ARRIVAL OFFER

Vietti’s Riserva’s are at the very pinnacle of all Barolo. Enough said!

Aldo Conterno’s 2012 Cru’s, Is this the DRC of Barolo + the 100 point Granbussia’s, 2008 & 2005!

Poderi Aldo Conterno is one of the few Great Estates of Barolo. “Like tasting young Romanée-Conti” James Suckling referring to the perfectly scored 2005 Granbussia!

Unearthed, Another Great – Paolo Scavino 2013 Barolo Offer

Finally I got to taste Paolo Scavino’s Cru Baroli, the results: sophisticated, harmonious, beautifully textured wines of individuality and with a great core of fruit.

Roda Large Format up to Imperials, yup 6 Litres of some of the worlds best Tempranillo!

Walking the tight rope in search of that point that sits just perfectly between the old and the new, Roda have made their mark.

The Epic Domaine Ponsot

If I were to name the best Burgundy I’d drunk, Clos de la Roche from Domaine Ponsot would be near the top of the list.

Biondi Santi ‘Il Greppo’ Brunello di Montalcino 2012

The last vintage from one of the founding fathers of Brunello, very few wines actually deserve the ‘Icon’ status. This is one of them.

Azelia 2013 Barolo + Friends Offer

Azelia splits it Barolo holdings between Serralunga and Castiglione Falletto. Just outside the Barolo zone in Montelupo Albese, their Dolcetto vineyard Bricco dell’Oriolo is kicking out some delicious vino!

Larmandier-Bernier & Egly-Ouriet. This my friends is REAL CHAMPAGNE!

Champagne is truly an exercise in polar opposites. At one end of the spectrum battery acid with alcohol in it, at the other a near indescribable liquid that makes your heart race.

Passopisciaro Contrada PRE-ARRIVAL OFFER – 2014

If you haven’t tried wines made from Nerello Mascelese this is the year to do it!
Whilst the rest of Italy struggled in 2014, the growers of Etna could not be happier with the year. It’s produced a string of stunning wines!

Mount Mary Museum Release Quintet 12 Pack – 2014, 2013, 2011, 2010

Decades of making exceptional wine have been rewarded with James Halliday’s 2018 Winery of the Year Award! Mount Mary’s Quintet Cabernet blend the hero of their range!

Massalino Barolo Serralunga OFFER – 2013 Vintage

Elegant, sophisticated, with a deceptive power, the wines of Massolino are always a delicious. The vineyards of Serralunga and the Cru’s great Nebbiolo, Barbera and Dolcetto.

Domaine Benjamin Leroux 2015 Burgundy Offer

“I will leave the [2015] tasting notes to do the talking. There are some exceptional wines here that rank alongside the illustrious names of Burgundy. He certainly has the gift of touch that seems to elevate everything from village crus to grand crus.” Neal Martin, The Wine Advocate

Domaine Bernard-Moreau et Fils 2015 Burgundy Offer

Under Alex’s leadership, the wines have continued to push to achieve excellence. It’s with a certain amount of pride that I offer his wines to the Wine Decoded community.

Domaine S.C. Guillard 2015 Burgundy Offer

The honesty of the Guillard wines is striking. The fruit has serious depth and length, the tannins great quality. Classic Gevrey from great vineyards!
Such precise winemaking.

Hubert Lignier 2014 Burgundy Offer

Hubert Lignier has been a favourite of mine since I first tasted the Domain’s wines 20 years ago.

Gerard Raphet – 2015 Vintage Per-Arrival Offer

Raphet’s wines are highly attractive, fragrant and beautifully balanced burgundies that are always a window on both vintage and vineyard.

Pierre Yves Colin Morey, Paul Pilot, Leroy – 2015 Vintage

The 2015 Burgundy Festa continues with 3 great producers! Two superb Chardonnay producers and the omni-present Domaine Bize-Leroy!

Graci Contrada PRE-ARRIVAL OFFER – 2014 Vintage

If you haven’t tried wines made from Nerello Mascelese this is the year to do it!
Whilst the rest of Italy struggled in 2014, the growers of Etna could not be happier with the year. It’s produced a string of stunning wines!

Maison Louis Jadot PRE-ARRIVAL OFFER – 2015 Vintage

Louis Jadot is no ordinary Negociant! With close to 160 years of experience and owning more than 150 hectares of vineyards across Burgundy.
In a great year such as 2015, the wonderfully warm, sunny summer resulted in magnificently ripe and healthy berries even in the more marginal appellations.

GD Vajra & Luigi Baudana Barolo PRE-ARRIVAL OFFER – 2013 Vintage

The 2013 Baroli Festa Continues with 2 Consistently Wonderful Producers. Guiseppe Vajra responsible for both GD Vajra and Luigi Baudana. These wines are sophisticated, beautifully textured and a great expression of the Cru’s the fruit is sourced from.

Vietti, Barolo, PRE-ARRIVAL OFFER – 2013 Vintage

Where Voerzio makes feminine wine, Luca Currado, tends to make more structured masculine wine at Vietti. They are very different from each other, both are delicious.

Roberto Voerzio, Barolo, PRE-ARRIVAL OFFER – 2013 Vintage

Roberto Voerzio is one of the Barolo Boys! He has extreme dedication to quality, his vineyards are spectacular, his wines filled with personality & incredible purity!

Yarra Yering Release 2014 + a Sneaky 2015 & a couple of 2009’s

A difficult transition following the death of Doc & some dodgy weather from 2010-2012 saw YY riding a bit of a roller coaster ride! With the 2014 & 2015’s the wines are back on form and singing. No wonder James Halliday named YY 2017 Winemaker of the Year!

André Clouet – The Bouzy Pinot Noir Master Came, Saw & Left Great Champagne at Wine Decoded

Champagne is truly an exercise in polar opposites. At one end of the spectrum battery acid with alcohol in it, at the other a near indescribable liquid that makes your heart race.

A Special Selection for Tim

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