Aubuisieres Le Marigny Sec
$36.99
Formerly known as Domaine Bernard Fouquet, until Bernard retired in 2021, handing the reins to Charles Lesaffre. Charles is the grandson of Gérald Bruley des Varannes, the man from whom Bernard's father André acquired his first vineyards, thereby bringing the story of the Domaine full circle. An avid practitioner of viticulture and oenology, Charles joined Bernard as an associate in 2019. Two years into his tenure, Charles has emphasized organic and biodynamic practices. Charles has continued, as Bernard before him, to capture the unique Vouvray mineral tones, along with the wonderfully balanced expression of fruit of the Chenin Blanc grape, in his wines.
Le Marigny from Domaine des Aubuisieres is a 100% Chenin Blanc from the Loire that is undergoes partial oak fermentation. It's a rich single-vineyard Chenin with a fine balance of ripe apple and peach flavours, racy acidity and subtle spice notes from oak fermentation and lees ageing. Lovely now as a match for creamy pork dishes, but it will cellar well too.
Heartland Vermentino
$22.99
The Heartland story began in the late 1990s when winemaker Ben Glaetzer became excited about the outstanding quality of fruit being grown in some of South Australia’s lesser-known regions, in particular Langhorne Creek. He started a partnership that eventually grew Heartland into an award-winning winery. (Ben also makes his range of Glaetzer wines at this facility, most famously his Amon-ra Shiraz). The growing conditions in Langhorne Creek are predominantly shaped by the onshore southerly winds blowing directly from the Southern Ocean across Lake Alexandrina. The prevailing southerlies reduce daytime temperature fluctuations, making it one of the cooler growing regions in South Austral
Le Grand Verdus Sauv Blanc 250ml Cans
$8.99
This crisp and bright Sauvignon Blanc comes from Bordeaux and is produced by Château La Grand Verdus.
Producer Description
"GlouGlou; is the soft and delicate sound of wine pouring from the can, into your glass."
SMWS 79.13 HONEY I'VE MADE TOAST
$209.99
HONEY, I'VE MADE TOAST
This 15 year old Highlander was matured in a refill ex-bourbon hogshead and has an abv of 62.3%.
Flavour profile: Juicy, oak & vanilla
Distilled on: 31 March 2009
Outturn: 261 bottles
Aubuisieres Le Petit Clos
$34.99
Formerly known as Domaine Bernard Fouquet, until Bernard retired in 2021, handing the reins to Charles Lesaffre. Charles is the grandson of Gérald Bruley des Varannes, the man from whom Bernard's father André acquired his first vineyards, thereby bringing the story of the Domaine full circle. An avid practitioner of viticulture and oenology, Charles joined Bernard as an associate in 2019. Two years into his tenure, Charles has emphasized organic and biodynamic practices. Charles has continued, as Bernard before him, to capture the unique Vouvray mineral tones, along with the wonderfully balanced expression of fruit of the Chenin Blanc grape, in his wines.
The grapes come from a tiny parcel in the Loire Valley called Petit Clos, which boasts four-decade-old (and more) vines of Chenin Blanc. The clay-limestone soils help produce a dry, rich and powerful white. Best served with goat cheese, chicken salad or rich fish like salmon or sea bream.
Bindi Kostas Chardonnay
$89.99
‘Bindi’, 50 kilometres northwest of Melbourne in the Macedon Ranges, is the family property of the Dhillon family. Originally purchased in the 1950s as part of the larger grazing farm ‘Bundaleer’, ‘Bindi’ is a 170-hectare farm of which 7 hectares are planted to Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Fifteen hectares are dedicated to managed plantation eucalypts for high-grade furniture timber whilst the remainder of the land is maintained as remnant bushland and important indigenous grasslands.
The Bindi vineyard is the fundamental focus of our endeavours. Their vineyard and winemaking philosophy is to seek balance and purity in the expression of our various individual vineyard sites and this philosophy is applied to farming and conservation at ‘Bindi’; the preservation of the natural harmony.
SMWS 78.83 HEATHERY AND LEATHERY
$164.99
HEATHERY AND LEATHERY
This 11 year old from the Highlands spent 8 years in an ex-bourbon hogshead before transfer to a 1st fill HTMC hogshead, and the abv is 57.6%.
Flavour profile: Spicy & sweet
Distilled on: 22 November 2012
Outturn: 265 bottles
Vidbertus Menut
$36.99
Made from 100% garrut, better known as mataro or mourvedre. Vibertus is located in the Conca de Barbera, at the south-eastern end, inland region of Camp de Tarragona, the central Catalan depression behind the coastal mountain range of Tarragona, 500 metres above sea level. The winemaking process begins in the vineyard with an ecological and environmentally friendly cultivation. On the palate it shows the breeding of an aged wine coming from well matured grapes. There's a voluminous mouthfeel, consistency and structure, velvety texture, all wrapped up in a big core of black fruits.
SMWS 73.164 THE EMPEROR'S NEW CLOVES
$164.99
THE EMPEROR'S NEW CLOVES
This 12 year old Speysider was matured in a 2nd fill ex-bourbon barrel and has an abv of 56.6%.
Flavour profile: Spicy & dry
Distilled on: 19 April 2011
Outturn: 203 bottles