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Super value wine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smithbrook","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49382680232246,"sku":"","price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/7545\/1446\/files\/smithbrook-single-vineyard-chardonnay-NV_d3e2dc48-6e43-4901-97a8-113d81d2fc06.png?v=1720946287"},{"product_id":"grace-farm-reserve-chardonnay-2022","title":"Grace Farm Reserve chardonnay 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis single vineyard chardonnay is the best and most sophisticated of any yet released by Grace Farm. It’s all Gingin clone which was whole bunch pressed to new and used barriques with solids allowed to influence texture and aromas. Aromas of lemon curd and quince with lightly roasted cashew and a hint of turmeric. The palate is linear, with a driving intensity that finishes with a fine precise chalky acidity. 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People go weak at the knees – me included – for wines like this.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sandalford","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49489450762550,"sku":"","price":130.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/7545\/1446\/files\/liqverdcopy.png?v=1722477453"},{"product_id":"sandalford-sandalera-pedro-ximenez","title":"Sandalford Sandalera Rare Pedro Ximenez","description":"\u003cp\u003eI remember my first tasting of this this wine many years ago. It was life changing and I’ve been a fan of these Swan Valley fortifieds ever since. Rich and lavishly complex with caramel and dark chocolate with liqueur orange and fruit cake aromas. The palate builds a multi-layered complex richness displaying those leathery, dark fruit cake and syrupy chocolate flavours. Extends endlessly with a slightly dry finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sandalford","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49489479532854,"sku":"","price":130.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/7545\/1446\/files\/pedrocopy.png?v=1722477866"},{"product_id":"smithbrook-single-vineyard-nebbiolo-2022","title":"Smithbrook Single Vineyard nebbiolo 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eMedium-bodied wine that expresses much of the essential character of this Piedmont variety. Aromas of raspberry and mulberry with a slight minerally character. Bright floral notes add further aromatic life. The palate is still firmly held with the varietal firm tannins holding a line through to the long finish. 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The palate is light, gentle caressing as it carries appealing flavours of strawberry and slightly pink grapefruit flavours to the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coward \u0026 Black","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51631611969846,"sku":"","price":29.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/7545\/1446\/files\/rose.jpg?v=1740535164"},{"product_id":"coward-black-chardonnay-2024","title":"Coward \u0026 Black chardonnay 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt’s a lighter style of chardonnay that delivers with a precise balance. It was whole bunch pressed to a combination of new and seasoned oak where it spent nine months. The oak adds a subtle textural complexity without overplaying its hand. Traces of citrus and grapefruit with a s, light nutty cashew character and a final cut of sliced pear. 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It's had about 35% new oak, and yet the oak is certainly not intrusive and sits harmoniously as it extends through to a long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Willow Bridge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52490314023222,"sku":null,"price":38.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/7545\/1446\/files\/GravelPitShiNB_aeb5e9de-bc01-495d-88c6-f4d01ca7a440.png?v=1753924239"},{"product_id":"cherubino-clonal-selection-channybearup-vineyard-2024","title":"Cherubino Clonal Selection chardonnay Channybearup Vineyard 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe difference of region and vineyard, and for that matter clones, is immediately apparent on the nose. It's made using selected parcels of Dijon clones 95, 96 and 76 from the established Channybearup Vineyard in Pemberton. Once again, it's made along the same lines as each of the others in this range, but it shows a different character, and that's evident immediately. There's a subtle spicy, almost struck match character on the nose with hints of butterscotch and roasted cashew. The palate has a crunchy minerality providing focus and a linear expression that carries through to a very long finish. The oak has been deliberately restrained, and so the purity and pristine qualities of the fruit emerge.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cherubino","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52758385033526,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/7545\/1446\/files\/CHPEMCHACL.png?v=1755409265"},{"product_id":"brookland-valley-estate-cabernet-sauvignon-2023","title":"Brookland Valley Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere’s plenty of power and drive in this excellent cabernet based wine. Sourced from Margaret River and fermented in open fermenters with basket pressing to French oak for 16 months. Intense blackcurrant aromas announce this as cabernet with a little leafy and black olive infusion. The palate is neatly integrated with a firm thread of tannin and oak creating a tight core. Slightly chalky tannins add another balancing dimension to the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brookland Valley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52867058270518,"sku":null,"price":56.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/7545\/1446\/files\/BVEstateCabernet2022.png?v=1726189987"},{"product_id":"la-kooki-boya-chardonnay-2022","title":"La Kooki Boya chardonnay 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis intriguing chardonnay comes from hand-picked fruit, wild fermented with full solids in oak barriques. Stones collected from the coast and the barrels are rolled, so granite rocks gently macerate and stir up lees and add extra surface area, increasing the texture derived from lees contact. The wine shows tremendous complexity and distinction, with a minerally, sea-spray character and a palate that leans toward savoury rather than overtly fruity notes. Lovely texture and layered depth make it a standout.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Kooki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52918336028982,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/7545\/1446\/files\/LKBoyaChardNVcopy.jpg?v=1756688389"},{"product_id":"la-kooki-local-knowledge-cabernet-sauvignon-2022","title":"La Kooki Local. Knowledge. cabernet sauvignon 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eA bold, expressive cabernet sauvignon. Grapes were hand-picked and wild-fermented, then matured in French oak barrels. The wine displays deep blackcurrant and cassis notes, complemented by cedar, tobacco, and a touch of dark chocolate. Firm yet velvety tannins provide structure and balance. Amazing how this has moved into a new zone with an extra year. A classic cabernet sauvignon that pairs beautifully with hearty dishes or can be enjoyed on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Kooki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52918345269558,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/7545\/1446\/files\/LaKCabSav2022.jpg?v=1756688588"},{"product_id":"smithbrook-the-yilgarn-blanc-de-blancs-2022","title":"Smithbrook The Yilgarn blanc de blancs 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis has been a wine marked with consistently high quality. It's made in a largely traditional way, in the méthode traditionnelle. And it's kept on lees for about 24 months before disgorgement. In that time, it's started to pick up some nice, oatmeal-like, brioche-like complexity, while still retaining the essentially crisp, lemony fruit. It's got a fine, lingering palate. This is a wine that can be enjoyed as an aperitif now, or with further time in the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smithbrook","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52923878342966,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/7545\/1446\/files\/SBYilgarnBlancdeBlanc.jpg?v=1756880307"},{"product_id":"della-fay-margaret-river-cabernet-sauvignon-copy","title":"Della Fay Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003eA rich and textured cabernet from this marvellous vintage. It captures that pure essence character of the season with deep, concentrated fruit flavours a feature. Blackcurrant offset by a minerally ironstone bay-leaf thing happening. Dark chocolate and dry sinewy tannins. An excellent wine from this great year. And it's started to show its best now with time in the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Della Fay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52925978607926,"sku":null,"price":33.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/7545\/1446\/files\/DellaFay_CanernetSauvignon.jpg?v=1724559963"},{"product_id":"below-above-chardonnay-2022","title":"Below \u0026 Above chardonnay 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Pemberton vineyard is really starting to kick some goals, and this is a wonderful example of chardonnay now coming from the property. On the nose, there's crunchy grapefruit and cut pear, with a little squeeze of lemon. The palate has a slight creamy feel to it, but it's still quite fine and controlled, with a deep and lingering finish. There's a crunchy vibrancy here that captures the region perfectly. An extra year has really helped this one.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Below \u0026 Above","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52930630385974,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/7545\/1446\/files\/B_A-Chardonnay-2022-Lo-Res_348e5c49-c43c-47fe-8900-118bd096b90e.png?v=1757898925"},{"product_id":"below-above-pinot-noir-2022","title":"Below \u0026 Above pinot noir 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eStarting to establish itself as one of the premier pinot noir producers in the state, and this wine perfectly illustrates that claim. Red fruits with sour cherry, slightly earthy mushroom-like influence, and then some brighter cranberry and raspberry-like characters. The palate is typically light-bodied, but it has power and persistence. Intricately layered and woven together, with the chalky tannins and well-managed oak working seamlessly with what is some excellent fruit. Has the structure and quality of fruit to handle further cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Below \u0026 Above","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52930634481974,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/7545\/1446\/files\/B_A-Pinot-2022Lo-Res.png?v=1757898099"},{"product_id":"below-above-merlot-2021","title":"Below \u0026 Above merlot 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eA structured and firm example of Pemberton merlot. The nose is a mix of black fruits, dark plum, and slightly raisiny fruitcake. But everything is delivered with restraint and poise. This is a merlot of some standing and substance. The structure is quite firm, and yet the sweet, supple fruits fill it out quite beautifully. Tannins are well managed, and the oak plays its key supporting role. I like the way this wine is coming together with extra time in the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Below \u0026 Above","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52930645786934,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/7545\/1446\/files\/B_A-Merlot-2021Lo-Res.png?v=1757898074"},{"product_id":"robert-oatley-the-pennant-chardonnay-2022","title":"Robert Oatley The Pennant chardonnay 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe intensity and power of Margaret River chardonnay is immediately apparent. The nose opens with slightly toasty, savoury, faintly struck match characters, then the palate releases the awesome power of chardonnay from this region. Fine savoury elements and a touch of chalkiness contribute to a palate that is controlled, powerful and extraordinarily long. This is high-class stuff.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oatley Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52967804993846,"sku":null,"price":105.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/7545\/1446\/files\/ThePennantChardonnay_66d7d30b-b4ab-46dd-87ce-fb62d7f09820.jpg?v=1757828255"},{"product_id":"willow-bridge-estate-solana-tempranillo-2023","title":"Willow Bridge Estate Solana tempranillo 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eSuper vintage in Geographe, which has proved ideal for this famous Spanish variety. Willow Bridge have been making this for some time and it consistently produces a delicious, succulent, juicy style of tempranillo which is very much in line with the wines you might see in the bars in Spain. Bright blackberry juby, raspberry notes and a palate that is plush and juicy, but there's good structural integrity there with chalky tannins and a lick of oak adding the final fling. Very attractive style of wine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Willow Bridge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53028477796662,"sku":null,"price":38.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/7545\/1446\/files\/SolanaTemp_db101f0a-2694-41e7-882a-93ab0bfcd7bf.png?v=1758524844"},{"product_id":"della-fay-semillon-2023-copy","title":"Della Fay Semillon 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a really zingy semillon positively bursting with intensity and spritely lemon zest-infused fruit. Displays a light, grassy edge to the intense lemon tropical notes. Refreshing and mouthwatering palate lifted with a flick of natural acidity. An extra year in the bottle has allowed this pick up a little more texture, and it's drinking mighty well now.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Della Fay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53051237597494,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/7545\/1446\/files\/Dellayfay_Semillon2023.jpg?v=1726356827"},{"product_id":"farvie-grenache-2024","title":"Farvie grenache 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eOf the three Farvie releases from the searing hot 2024, this is the wine that just gets the edge. The colour is quite brilliant. It was picked on March 1 as distinct from the end of April in more normal years. Aromas have that distinctive ironstone character, which is regional and vineyard. The palate is quite tight and firmish, but there is good flesh in there. The higher acidity contributed to that tight palate sensation. In this case, a higher percentage of whole bunches to capture the freshness in the wine. Almost has a sour cherry-like character with a ferrous wet slaty character. More assertive structural tannins. The only thing different in the winery was the use of whole bunches, which was up to 65% in this case. The berry sizes were quite small and loose, so you get the brightness and concentration. It is a stunning wine that continues to define Australian grenache\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Swinney","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53636509532470,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/7545\/1446\/files\/FarvieGrenache_2024_1.png?v=1769926054"},{"product_id":"farvie-mourvedre-2024","title":"Farvie mourvedre 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe colour is deeper and richer than the grenache. 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This is elegance. This is precision. This is brilliance. High-end florals on the nose with traces of violet, red currant, and then on the palate, that beautiful, restrained suppleness that deceived so many people in the early years of Moss Wood reveals itself, and yet as always, there's a deep and lingering intensity that persists through to an exceptionally long finish. This is simply stunning. 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There is a distinctive citrus mix of lemon and orange rind with a subtle spicy thread. The palate shows green apple and pear with a lifted spicy, slightly apricot note. Once again, there’s that Singlefile textural feel that makes these wines so immediately enjoyable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Singlefile","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53875607044406,"sku":null,"price":33.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/7545\/1446\/files\/CopyofGSFIANO.png?v=1775528720"},{"product_id":"singlefile-great-southern-vermentino-2025","title":"Singlefile Great Southern vermentino 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis wine is sourced from Frankland River and has produced a wine of pristine purity and freshness, with lively palate flavours that make it immediately appealing. On the nose, there’s a fresh sea spray character with a slightly saline-like spice and subtle lemony note. 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