Museum Special: Yarra Yering Underhill Shiraz
2020 Yarra Yering Underhill Shiraz $135 | Offer: $119 | $112 in 6-Packs
“From a 3.2ha block of shiraz, planted on the far western side at Yarra Yering in 1973. Half was fermented with 20% whole bunches in one 3,500L old oak cask, pressed and returned to this cask to mature for 12 months. The other half was matured in puncheons for 12 months. A very bright, medium crimson purple. A riotous amalgam of aromas including blueberries, potpourri, licorice root, Szechuan pepper and caraway seeds. Medium bodied and elegant, this has terrific viscosity and the tannins are oh, so powdery and fine. Gorgeous now and over the next 10 years or longer.”
97Pts - Philip Rich, Halliday Wine Companion
2021 Yarra Yering Underhill Shiraz $145 | Offer: $124 | $119 in 6-Packs
“Sourced from a single block planted in 1973. Fermented with a combination of whole bunches and whole berries. Half the wine was fermented and matured in a 3500L French foudre (purchased in 2019), the other half in French puncheons (10% new). A medium–deep and very bright crimson. Lifted and immediately appealing with its aromas of black raspberries and violets alongside a cornucopia of spices including cracked black pepper, anise and fennel seeds. A gorgeous medium-weighted, intensely flavoured and long Yarra Valley shiraz with enough tannin to suggest patience will be rewarded. Great stuff.” 98Pts - Philip Rich, Halliday Wine Companion
World Cup Rioja! Select Spanish Reds of Elite QPR
These 4 Riojas show unbeatable value, really impressive quality and are emblematic of "new" vignerons using old vines and some time-honoured techniques to make characterful wines that are clean, precise and captivating. The new release Artuke is, according to Robert Parker's Spanish wine expert Luis Gutiérrez, "perfumed, aromatic, intoxicating but also light and fresh, open, clean and expressive." For $28.90 we implore that it is unmissable!
2025 Artuke Classic Rioja $33 | Offer: $28.90
"The textbook carbonic-maceration red 2025 Artuke was produced with 95% Tempranillo and 5% Viura grapes and has a moderate 13.5% alcohol and a pH of 3.5. It has bright aromas of strawberry and flowers, perfumed, aromatic, intoxicating but also light and fresh, open, clean and expressive. It's quite harmonious for its young age. It has a silky palate with velvety, unnoticeable tannins and is juicy, soft and tasty. 80,000 bottles produced. It was bottled the first week of January 2026 and kept in concrete until then.” 92Pts - The Wine Advocate
2023 Sierra de Tolono Rioja Tempranillo$44 | Offer: $37.90
"The 2023 Tempranillo from Ribas de Tereso opens with delicate herbs—thyme and rosemary—that add a balsamic lift over black fruit and a hint of pink grapefruit, enlivening the nose. On the palate, it is supple yet structured, with light chalk and gentle grip delivering juicy tension and definition. Slightly compact in feel, as befits Sonsierra reds, it remains focused and well shaped.” 93Pts - Tim Atkins MW
2022 Sierra de Tolono La Dula Rioja Garnacha$65 | Offer: $59
"In the space of just six vintages, this superb Garnacha has developed a world-wide following. Sourced from vineyards over 650 metres in Rivas de Tereso, this is foudre fermented and clay amphora aged, with violet, laurel and wild thyme aromas, ample minerality, sculpted tannins and sappy raspberry and black cherry fruit flavours.” 96Pts - Tim Atkins MW
2022 Sierra de Tolono Tereseno Rioja Garnacha$99 | Offer: $89
Only 60 bottles brought to Australia
"The textbook carbonic-maceration red 2025 Artuke was produced with 95% Tempranillo and 5% Viura grapes and has a moderate 13.5% alcohol and a pH of 3.5. It has bright aromas of strawberry and flowers, perfumed, aromatic, intoxicating but also light and fresh, open, clean and expressive. It's quite harmonious for its young age. It has a silky palate with velvety, unnoticeable tannins and is juicy, soft and tasty. 80,000 bottles produced. It was bottled the first week of January 2026 and kept in concrete until then.” 94+Pts - The Wine Advocate
