2023 Agricola Ebenezer Shiraz
RRP: $85 | Offer: $x
RRP: $85 | Offer: $x
Well, we are back in Hoffmann-Dallwitz vineyard here with 1888 through 1912 plantings sourced. These are meshed to Hoffmann 1951-planted Dimchurch vines.
"This is potent and rich, a kind of rustic charm to it all, yet levity and relaxed feel too. Strength exists in dusty tannins that wrap woody spices, sweet spices, toasty notes and a lavish array of ripe raspberry, dark plum, currants and choc-cherry. Lush, yet tension too. There’s a pleasing thickness here yet a lift as well. It’s really spice-laden is the message, I just feel that needs repeating, and geez, overall, it’s really interesting and good in that regard. Individual. Alongside, texture does plush, somewhat chewy, a dusty and clove-spiked profile lingering. A textural haven! Sheesh, so much on here. A feast! It’s great.." 95 Points; Mike Bennie, Wine Front
2023 Agricola DW & HV Shiraz
RRP: $85 | Offer: $x
RRP: $85 | Offer: $x
"This is quite potent but still manages a sense of freshness and prettiness. Scents of ripe plum, ginger biscuit, cumin and cardamom in a big way, bloody meat, black tea, new leather and anise. Evocative. The palate shows off rich, dense fruit characters, intense black plum, cola, more gingery notes, that similar riff of curry spices, strong black tea feel to the fine but firm tannin profile and some bergamot and bay leaf to finish. Feels quite Italianate in a way – an almost robust sangiovese-esque profile, and good for it. But still, the beating heart of Barossa is is writ large. Tremendous." - 95 Points; Mike Bennie, Wine Front
2010 Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blancs
RRP $550 | Offer: $495 | Half-Dozen Offer: $489 (Per Bottle)
RRP $550 | Offer: $495 | Half-Dozen Offer: $489 (Per Bottle)
The first vintage of Dom Ruinart to have been aged under natural cork rather than crown cap. 2010 was a cooler and wetter summer than 2009 – 'almost like a traditional year', according to chef de cave Frédéric Panaïotis, adding that this was ‘not a bad thing to have’. They started picking on 14 September but then the rains got worse so only 10% Montagne de Reims (Sillery) Chardonnay was included in 2010 so 90% is composed of the top grands crus of the Côte des Blancs. 10.4% potential alcohol (average 9.9%). Hand-disgorged in November 2020 with a dosage of 4 g/l..
"Really deep flavoured. Very obviously more depth of flavour and tension than the 2009 Dom Ruinart. The cork ageing does seem to enhance the savoury, reduced character reminiscent of white burgundy. Very long with lemon notes. A truly exciting wine that is still extremely youthful." - 17.5 Points; Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com
"I have always loved the 2010 for the way it straddles the worlds of Champagne and still wine. It is absolutely glorious on this night. In fact, I could have had it for the entire meal." - 98 Points; Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com
2013 Dom Perignon
RRP: $420 | Offer: $369 | Half-Dozen Offer: $360 (Per Bottle)
The 2013 growing season was two weeks late all through, including picking starting as late as 30 September, and 90% of the crop was harvested in October, even later than in 2004 (1988 and 1996 were also late), even though summer was one of the hottest and driest in July and August. Vine leaves were very pale and falling to the ground. Vincent Chaperon was visited by a consultant from the south of France who was amazed by this. Yields were reduced, which was a surprise because they were expecting a big vintage after the small 2012. Quality was very varied and there was some botrytis. The third period of the growing season was two weeks of rain in September. Vines on clay and sand really suffered; less so on chalk, especially the grands crus. Some people started to pick now but the trick was to wait for the lovely weather at the end of September and beginning of October. It was quite warm for the season and some east wind dried out the vines in some places, so some 2013s from lesser sites are not so good. Chardonnay fared better (riper) than Pinot Noir, so the 2013 Dom Pérignon is skewed towards Chardonnay. Total production was about the same as in 2012: lowish, unlike 2004 or 2018. Disgorged October 2021. To be launched at the end of 2022.
"Intense, lightly spicy nose and then on the palate very smooth-textured, gentle and lifted, with light bitterness on the finish – grapefruitpeel? Some lightly vegetal notes and very long. Seamless texture and already very agreeable." - 18.5 Points; Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com
Disgorged in October 2022, the 2013 Dom Pérignon is a charming and elegant vintage for this cuvée. It reveals complex aromas of buttery pastry, spices, citrus oil, almonds, honey and, with aeration, a touch of smoke. The palate is medium to full-bodied, perfectly balanced, with a chiseled and tightly wound profile. The long, cool growing season has brought freshness and a delicate earthy note to the finish. Drink 2023-2043. - 95 Points; Yohan Castaing, Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate
NV Krug Grande Cuvee 171st Edition (2015 Base)
RRP: $440 | Offer: $399| Half-Dozen Offer: $395
RRP: $440 | Offer: $399| Half-Dozen Offer: $395
The NV Grande Cuvée 171ème Edition is a delightful blend of 45% Pinot Noir, 37% Chardonnay and 18% Pinot Meunier and boasts an attractive and captivating aroma of dried fruits, pastry, lemon oil, marzipan, spring flowers and ginger, with hints of almond and vanilla notes that become more pronounced over time. This medium to full-bodied wine is precise and well-structured, with a fleshy core of fruit and a sapid, incisive finish. Crafted around the 2015 vintage, the blend comprises 131 reserve wines from as far back as 2000 (42% of the total blend) and is expected to age beautifully over the next decade. Drink 2023 - 2040." - 94 Points - Yohan Castaing, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
"The NV Grande Cuvée 171ème Édition, (2015 base vintage) is bright and focused in the glass, showing notable tension and tons of class. Citrus peel, white flowers, mint and white pepper all lend remarkable brightness to a Grande Cuvée that is built more on linear cut rather than volume. Krug is always among the first houses to pick. The 171 clearly shows that style. The blend is 45% Pinot Noir, 37% Chardonnay and 18% Meunier, vintages 2015 through 2000. Disgorged: Winter 2021-2022." 95 Points - Antonio Galloni, Vinous
2006 Krug Vintage
RRP: $675 | Offer: $655 | Half-Dozen Offer: $650
Krug's superb 2006 Brut, which will be released this year, numbers among the vintage's high points, unfurling in the glass with a complex and expressive bouquet of tarte tatin, warm biscuits, ginger, honeycomb, dried white flowers, smoke and toasted nuts. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, broad and textural, with a fleshy attack that reflects the warm vintage but segues into a beautifully vibrant palate that's deep and surprisingly reserved, displaying superb definition, delicately chalky structure and a long, lively finish. While this is a powerful vintage Krug, it's also beautifully balanced and will give immense pleasure for decades. Drink 2020-2045." - 97 points - William Kelley, Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate
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