Wittmann Kirchspiel Riesling
$147.99
Wittmann is a highly regarded producer whose history dates back to the 17th century. The current winery was built in 1829 but the winemaking employs state-of-the-art viticulture. The vineyards are certified biodynamic and fermentations rely on natural yeasts. The fruit is manually harvested and sorted and all the press wine is transferred to tank via gravity flow. Wittmann has been highly awarded in the German wine press, and now produces some of the most coveted wines produced in the country.
Adelina Estate Shiraz Mataro
$55.99
The initial idea behind Adelina was to make wines for family and friends from the Family Estate in Clare, an exercise that was started in the 80s by Will Gardner and later invigorated with his daughter Jen in the late 90s. It was 2001 when Jen met Col McBryde whilst both were studying at University, where a friendship was fostered and within a couple of years their paths were set with the first commercial release of Adelina in 2003.The farm is managed organically with plantings of well established Shiraz (1915), Grenache (1940) and Pedro Ximenez (1915), these, together with recent plantings of Shiraz, Mataro and Malbec, along with a true representation of a field blend, are all Australian Certified Organic and make up the Adelina Estate Wines.
A. Margaine Special Club Champagne
$152.99
This is the regular-sized bottle of A. Margaine Le Spécial Club Champagne. Magnum bottles can be found here.
This is the high end of the high end for Champagne A. Margaine: Only produced in special years, this very limited release Blanc de Blancs is built to last.
- Blanc de Blancs - 100% Chardonnay
- Vintage 2016
- 30% Oak Barrels
- No Malolactic Fermentation
- 6 years ageing
- 1er Cru, Villers-Marmery
- 12.5% ABV
Producer Description
"Our Special Club 2016 is a champagne that represents a fresh and elegantly chiseled year. Its fine bubbles and sharp nose will charm you from the first tasting. On the palate, this champagne reveals a long and dynamic profile, with a beautiful lemony acidity in the finish. Perfect for celebrating special moments and accompanying your finest meals."
La Venenosa Tabernas III Raicilla
$79.99
44% ABV.
Producer Description
"La Venenosa Tabernas Raicilla is an ancestral agave spirit crafted from the Chico Aguillar and Lechuguilla varieties. It offers aromas of orange peel, oregano and green apple, with notes of cinnamon and resinous spices on the palate, giving way to a subtle hint of lemongrass. Each bottling in the La Venenosa range is sourced from a single small-scale distillery, or taberna, in Jalisco, Mexico. While the state is known for its tequila production, Raicilla has been made in Jalisco for 500 years using a diverse array of agave varieties and distillation techniques."
Delinquente Jaybird Bianco Macerato
$33.99
Delinquente makes small batch, minimal intervention wines from Southern Italian grape varieties grown in the Riverland, South Australia. The Bianco Macerato is an easy-drinking, approachable skin contact white wine. Each parcel was fermented separately – the Fiano and Chardonnay were pressed off skins straight away, while the Arinto Vermentino and Malvasia were fermented on skins until sugar dry, up to 14 days. Each parcel was allowed to go through malolactic fermentation and settle out before being blended just prior to bottling.
Raventos Finca
$66.99
Raventós i Blanc is a winery with one of the longest-documented wine-growing traditions in the world. The family farm where our wines are now produced has belonged to the Raventós family since 1497. Five centuries working 90 hectares of vines and forest, a dynasty closely associated with the land from one generation to the next. Today, Pepe Raventós, who represents the twenty-first generation of the family, farms 44 plots using biodynamic winegrowing methods and is committed to maintaining the estate of vines, wood and lake as a complete entity. Raventós i Blanc is faithful to tradition and upholds the relationship between man and nature at the very core of its production philosophy. By most accounts, they are one of the best sparkling wine producers in the world, and their wines will give many Champagne producers more than a run for the money (and for less money).
Montalto Pennon Hill Chardonnay
$47.99
Owned by the Mitchell family since 1997, Montalto is where seasonal, heirloom produce is grown, shared and celebrated. Montalto’s home estate of 30 acres under vine is the heartland for their wines, and the expansive kitchen gardens and orchards supply their kitchens in The Restaurant and The Piazza. Their focus is to create wines of exemplary quality and character, utilising winemaking techniques that complement the unique qualities derived from their vineyards, in a style that reflects each vineyard site.
Dassai 23 Junmai Daiginjo Sake
$64.99
Mr Sakurai envisioned creating the world's finest sake, not just to survive but to redefine the industry's standards. He turned Dassai into a single varietal of sake rice: the Yamada Nishiki rice. This rice, known for its exceptional starch content and its ability to absorb water, became the heart of Dassai's sake. Mr Sakurai took it a step further by milling down the rice to only 23% of its original size, an unprecedented move that showcased the brand's dedication to purity and excellence. Here came their flagship product, Dassai 23.
- Rice polishing rate:23%
- Alcohol Level: 15.5%
- Rice variety: Yamada Nishiki
Masumi Aka Junmai Ginjo
$49.99
Masumi Sake is a well-known premium Japanese sake brand produced by the Miyasaka family in Suwa, Nagano, Japan. Miyasaka Brewing Company has been producing sake for over 350 years, and its Masumi brand has become one of the most well-regarded in the industry.
Masumi is famous for its excellent "Number Seven" yeast variety, which was discovered at the brewery over 70 years ago and is still the most commonly used sake yeast in the world. “Masumi Number 7” yeast has won many domestic and international awards for the highest quality, and it is also well known for producing sake with delicate floral and fruity aromas and a smooth, well-rounded flavour.
- Rice polishing rate: 55%
- Alcohol Level: 15%
- Rice type: Yamada Nishiki