Australia, New Zealand, South Africa
We specialise in historic vintages of fine claret, buying directly from Bordeaux since 1969. We have exceptional stocks of mature vintages, some originally purchased from us and privately stored, others bought from the cellars of collectors, Oxbridge Colleges and similar institutions.
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| RED | 2002 | 5 cases | D'Arenberg - The Coppermine Road Cabernet Sauvignon | 75cl | £175 per case of 6 | D'Arenberg The Coppermine Road Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 / 5 cases / 75cl £175 per case of 6 |
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| RED | 2003 | 1 case | D'Arenberg - The Ironstone Pressings Grenache, Shiraz, Mourvedre | Magnum | £280 per case of 6 | D'Arenberg The Ironstone Pressings Grenache, Shiraz, Mourvedre 2003 / 1 case / Magnum £280 per case of 6 |
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| RED | 2004 | 1 case | Ben Glaetzer - Amon Ra | 75cl | £480 per case of 6 | Ben Glaetzer Amon Ra 2004 / 1 case / 75cl £480 per case of 6 |
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| RED | 2016 | 3 cases | Parker - Coonawarra Estate 'First Growth' Cabernet Sauvignon | 75cl | £260 per case of 6 | Parker Coonawarra Estate 'First Growth' Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 / 3 cases / 75cl £260 per case of 6 |
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Tasting Notes"Last reviewed more than two years ago, it's reassuring to see how the 2016 First Growth has evolved since then. Lovely cigar-box aromatics join with cassis on the nose, while the medium to full-bodied palate is supple and rich, almost velvety in texture, and the mouthwatering finish lingers a good long time. It should continue to drink well for at least another 15 years. 2021-2035. 94 points." (JC) The Wine Advocate, Aug '21 |
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| RED | 2017 | 5 cases | Henschke - Mount Edelstone Eden Valley Shiraz | 75cl | £675 per case of 6 | Henschke Mount Edelstone Eden Valley Shiraz 2017 / 5 cases / 75cl £675 per case of 6 |
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Tasting Notes"...The purity of the blackberry theme is sensational and while the French oak does what French oak always tries to do – add gravitas and detail – it is the 14% American oak from the Appalachian Mountains that adds style, richness, and a touch of glamour to proceedings...a thrillingly controlled wine with invigorating flavours, and it will make three decades in a good cellar. (Drink 2025 – 2050). 19+ points." MatthewJukes.com (MJ) Mar 2022------"Kaleidoscopic, this glorious vintage is terroir translucent, transporting you to the vineyard with its signature aromas of dried sage, Eucalyptus olida (aka Strawberry Gum), wild mint, wattleseed, nutmeg and tinder. Soaring and super-expressive...Graceful, willowy tannins and mineral acidity make for a long, fluid, markedly perfumed finish. Irresistible already! Drinking Window 2022 – 2042. 98 points." Decanter Magazine (SA) Mar 2022 |
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| RED | 2018 | 2 cases | Henschke - Hill of Grace | 75cl | £1,500 per case of 3 | Henschke Hill of Grace 2018 / 2 cases / 75cl £1,500 per case of 3 |
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Tasting Notes“Tasted in two different contexts, a few hours apart: first at the end of the vertical of Hill of Grace which stretched back to the 1958; then again, as the last wine in the line-up of new 2018s (Wheelwright, Mount Edelstone, etc). Coming after a cavalcade of developed, complex previous vintages – particularly the super-dense 2016 – the 2018 seemed refreshingly ‘elegant’, spicy and bright to smell, and intense but restrained and composed in the mouth. Tasting it straight after the Hill of Roses, by contrast, made its perfume seem a touch more subdued, but made you realise how much more depth, density, richness and sheer length it has in comparison to the younger-vine Shiraz from the same site. Either way, an exceptional vintage of the HoG. 18.5 points.” Max Allen, JancisRobinson.com, Mar ‘23------“...On the nose, the 2018 vintage assists this wine in speaking clearly of its regional location: raspberry and liquorice, coal dust, black tea and tobacco leaf. There are inflections of black truffle and bone broth, which always seem to emerge, however the wine is brighter and more focused than I have seen. It offers a beautiful, svelte display of fruit and tannin, with all things in harmony in the mouth. This is very long, as we would expect from the pedigree of this wine and the vineyard. It is concentrated and intense, sinewy, elegant and powerful—a wine for the future generation. 98 points.” Erin Larkin, Wine Advocate, Apr ‘23------“The 2018 vintage coincides with 150 years of Henschke family winemaking. This is immediately juicy and forward, then it regains its composure, remembers its origins and finishes closed and firm. This is a classic 2018 with a great fruit expression, yet the incredible concentration and inbuilt density of tannins are in perfect sync. The length is impressive, and the fruit character is kept up from start to finish, and while the earth, five spice and pepper notes seem to sit back a little in the glass, they are buried in this wine. Only 20% new oak was used here; I suspect because the earth and spice notes are so prevalent in this vintage, a decision was made not to push them even harder by adding oak, and so it is a fascinatingly juicy wine. 99 points.” Matthew Jukes, Club Oenologique, Apr ‘23------“The 60th anniversary of Australia's most famous single-vineyard wine, whose oldest contributing patch – the 0.56ha Grandfathers – was planted an incredible 160 years ago. There can't be many wines whose inaugural vintage came from 100-year-old vines! As always, it's a powerful, muscular wine built for the long haul, showcasing silky but structured tannins, fresh acidity, and concentrated, complex yet graceful flavours of ripe blackberry and boysenberry, lighter red and blue fruits, earthy beetroot, peppery cured meat and an exotic, herbal incense note. Named for the Gnadenberg Lutheran church which stands opposite the vineyard, itself named for the region in Silesia from which Johann Christian Henschke emigrated in 1841. 99 points.” Tina Gellie, Decanter.com, Mar ‘23------"A superb and harmonious Hill of Grace with wonderful complexity on the nose that keeps bringing you back to the glass. Minty blueberries, red berries and some blackberries. Heather and violets with beautifully integrated spices of peppercorn and five spice. Graphite, salt chocolate and cigar box, too. Intense, lush and concentrated. This is barely full-bodied but the concentration is simply effortless and the flavors grow on the palate. Super silky and svelte tannins glide through the even and cohesive palate. Persistent finish, lasting for more than two minutes. Let it breathe if you decide to open it now, but it will sleep well in your cellar, too. 99 points" jamessuckling.com |
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| RED | 2018 | 1 bottle | Jim Barry - The Armagh Shiraz | Double Magnums | £620 per bottle | Jim Barry The Armagh Shiraz 2018 / 1 bottle / Double Magnums £620 per bottle |
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Tasting Notes“This has attractive dark peaches, red cherries, blood oranges and really exotic fruit aromas with such an expressive nose that is swathed in fragrant spices. The palate has strongly defined dark plums and blackberries and mouthwateringly intense dark cherries. Super succulent and deeply flavored with silky, gently sinewy, young-tannin muscle. A great Armagh for sure. Try from 2028 and drink over the following two decades. 99 points." James Suckling------“A meaty, savoury, spiced nose, something so welcoming about it, warm and friendly with a touch of perfume, dark chocolate, cinnamon and pink peppercorn to the blackcurrant, damsons and plums. Rich, ample and generous, yet delivered with such supple and velvety-soft tannins. This has an elegance to it, a cool sophistication in terms of the profile - neat and tidy, quite linear right now, brimming with energy, not yet fully expansive or loose, but quietly controlled and calm. It's confident though with invigorating acidity and I love the focus, detail and the purity of fruit. Sweet red fruits - strawberries, raspberries and red cherries with a slight balsamic, pomegranate edge that is so delicious. Juicy, crunchy, succulent and ripe but with an effortless edge to it. Supremely drinkable and likeable - what a gorgeous wine! A quality vintage and excellent winemaking skill on show. Ageing 18 months in French oak. 100 points." Decanter |
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| RED | 2018 | 10 cases | Meerlust Rubicon | 75cl | £260 per case of 12 | Meerlust Rubicon 2018 / 10 cases / 75cl £260 per case of 12 |
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| WHITE | 2019 | 1 case | Kumeu River - Estate Chardonnay | Magnum | £125 per case of 3 | Kumeu River Estate Chardonnay 2019 / 1 case / Magnum £125 per case of 3 |
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| WHITE | 2019 | 1 case | Kumeu River - The Stables' Chardonnay | 75cl | £150 per case of 6 | Kumeu River The Stables' Chardonnay 2019 / 1 case / 75cl £150 per case of 6 |
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| RED | 2019 | 5 cases | Leeuwin Estate - Art Series Cabernet Sauvignon | 75cl | £440 per case of 12 | Leeuwin Estate Art Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 / 5 cases / 75cl £440 per case of 12 |
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| RED | 2019 | 2 cases | Leeuwin Estate - Art Series Shiraz | 75cl | £240 per case of 12 | Leeuwin Estate Art Series Shiraz 2019 / 2 cases / 75cl £240 per case of 12 |
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| RED | 2019 | 5 cases | Parker - Coonawarra Estate 'First Growth' Cabernet Sauvignon | 75cl | £260 per case of 6 | Parker Coonawarra Estate 'First Growth' Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 / 5 cases / 75cl £260 per case of 6 |
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Tasting Notes"Deeply colored, the bold and dense 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon First Growth opens with punchy redcurrant, blackcurrant, baked earth and dried herb aromas with excellent fruit volume. A tight and compact palate follows. The fruit is expressive and generous. The tannins are firm and well-formed in support, both coming together to deliver a long, composed and drying finish. It's a classic Cabernet Sauvignon built for the long haul. 94 points." (AH), Vinous, Jul '23 |
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| RED | 2020 | 3 cases | Leeuwin Estate - Art Series Cabernet Sauvignon | 75cl | £440 per case of 12 | Leeuwin Estate Art Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 / 3 cases / 75cl £440 per case of 12 |
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| RED | 2020 | 5 cases | Lismore Estate - Syrah | 75cl | £160 per case of 6 | Lismore Estate Syrah 2020 / 5 cases / 75cl £160 per case of 6 |
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Tasting NotesA very restrained nose of cassis and hedgerow fruits with classic white pepper, violet and herbs, this is remarkably reminiscent of Cornas or top St-Josephs, cool and classical in style. It should be drinking well on landing and for the medium term, over the next decade. RKL |
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| RES | 2020 | 5 cases | Vasse Felix - Tom Cullity Cabernet Sauvignon | 75cl | £495 per case of 6 | Vasse Felix Tom Cullity Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 / 5 cases / 75cl £495 per case of 6 |
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Tasting Notes“The 2020 season in Margaret River was an interesting one: warm, low yielding and very early (not as early as 2024!), with great marri blossom aromas and responsible for quite tannic, lushly fruited wines. Generally regarded as very good to excellent, the season had the potential to produce wines that were firm and closed, yet it didn't. So here, the 2020 Tom Cullity Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec is floral on the nose, with raspberry pip, rose petals, pink peppercorn, sumac, clove, a hint of sandalwood and sun-dried kelp. In the mouth, it is everything the nose promises, with a splay of ductile tannin that bends and moves with the fruit as it progresses over the palate. This is a super release from a great year; it's very much in line stylistically with the 2018 and 2014 Tom Cullitys. This is made with 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Malbec and 3% Petit Verdot grapes that were handpicked between 28th February and 9th April, then matured for 18 months in French oak (33% new). For those who care about numbers (me): total acidity is 5.8 grams, with a pH of 3.61. 14.5% alcohol, sealed under screw cap. Drink: 2024-2050. 98 points" Erin Larkin, RobertParker.com |
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| RED | 2021 | Burn Cottage - Pinot Noir | 75cl | £240 per case of 6 | Burn Cottage Pinot Noir 2021 / / 75cl £240 per case of 6 |
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Tasting Notes"Baked strawberries, pomelo zest and potpourri with underlying sweet spices of red licorice and ground cloves. Medium-bodied, finely-grained silky tannins with refreshing acidity. A hint of tomato leaf notes at the end. Zesty and flavorsome. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold. 94 points." James Suckling, Nov '23------"The 2021 Pinot Noir Burn Cottage Vineyard caresses the palate with its suave texture and creamy appeal. While it has excellent density on the palate, it has a sense of lightness. It is not a muscular style but focuses on elegance, finesse of texture and purity. Unadulterated flavors of red cherry and Damson combine with carefully integrated oak. The long, poised, and tranquil finish has a sense of a flourish. 2024-2033. 95 points." Rebecca Gibb MW, Vinous, May '24------"The 2021 Burn Cottage Vineyard Pinot Noir is alive and energetic, svelte and composed. As I write this, I am sitting at the bottom of the Burn Cottage Vineyard in Lowburn, looking up the rows. This is a mineral, nuanced expression, with graphite and white tea, pomegranate pearls, raspberry licorice, rosehips and crushed pink peppercorns. This is what I came here for. It’s thrilling, lacy, delicate and focused. Exciting wine, exciting drinking. It sits on the palate nicely—evenly weighted, and it spools through the long finish... yes! 13.5% alcohol, sealed under natural cork. 2023-2036. 96 points." Erin Larkin, Wine Advocate, Dec '23 |
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| RED | 2021 | 3 cases | Greywacke - Pinot Noir | 75cl | £280 per case of 12 | Greywacke Pinot Noir 2021 / 3 cases / 75cl £280 per case of 12 |
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| WHITE | 2021 | 2 cases | Leeuwin Estate - Art Series Chardonnay | 75cl | £696 per case of 12 | Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnay 2021 / 2 cases / 75cl £696 per case of 12 |
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| WHITE | 2021 | 5 cases | Lismore Estate - Chardonnay | 75cl | £120 per case of 6 | Lismore Estate Chardonnay 2021 / 5 cases / 75cl £120 per case of 6 |
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