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Penfolds Chardonnay Bin A Reserve 2018
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$68.67
This delves into a very rich and attractive place with such intense lemon and ripe-peach character on offer. The...
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Prager Riesling Smaragd Klaus 2018
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$59.70
The 2018 Riesling Smaragd Ried Klaus is deep, coolish and slightly flinty on the spicy and complex nose where ripe...
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Swinney Grenache Farvie 2018
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$110.93
Alluring aromas of deep spice, fresh summer berry and pepper, then to a harmonious palate graced with very fine...
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Swinney Syrah Farvie 2018
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$118.62
This has excellent definition and fragrance with attractively spicy raspberries, blackberries and plums. The palate...
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Te Mata Estates Cab/Merlot Coleraine 2018
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$79.93
A very concentrated nose with impressively rich blackberry, raspberry and dark-plum aromas. Dark chocolate, violet...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$112.40
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Timo Mayer Syrah 2018
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$60.35
Yeah. Gorgeous blue fruit, crushed berries, black pepper and slate aromas and flavors. Medium body. Very fine...
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Torbreck RunRig 2018
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$221.52
The must-try wine Tightly wound yet with cashmere tannins, soft kid-glove oak and cut-finger minerality. The anise,...
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Torbreck The Factor 2018
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$121.89
A pristine nose of ripe and intense blackberries, blueberries and redcurrants, as well as some sanguine, rust-like...
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Torbreck The Steading 2018
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$43.38
Opaque ruby. Lush, dark berry and fruitcake scents are complemented by suggestions of candied flowers and backing...
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Two Paddocks Pinot Noir The Last Chance 2018
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$70.70
This is on a prime trajectory, following on from the last two, excellent vintages. This ripe 2018 has such composure...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$144.90
A great edition of the top Cabernet blend from Vasse Felix, this has a lot of power and depth. The aromas run from...
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Villa Maria Cabernet Sauvignon Ngakirikiri 2018
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$83.54
Dark purple hues with an opaque appearance leading to aromas of concentration, power and finesse. Immediately...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$83.64
2018 Australia Austria New Zealand
Whilst most of Australia consists of arid deserts and dense bushland, the oceanic coasts to the south of the country have a terrain and climate ideal for vine cultivation and wine production. It took several decades of failed attempts at the end of the 18th century in order to produce vines of a decent enough quality for making wine, but since those first false starts, the Australian wine industry has continued to grow and grow. Today, wine production makes up for a considerable part of the Australian economy, with exports in recent years reaching unprecedented levels and even overtaking France for the first time ever. Whilst the greatest successes in regards to quality have been the result of the Syrah grape varietal (known locally as Shiraz), Australia utilizes several Old World grapes, and has had fantastic results from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Riesling, Chardonnay and more. As the Australian passion for locally produced wine continues to develop, wineries have begun experimenting with a wider range of grape varietals, meaning that nowadays it isn't uncommon to find high quality Australian wines made from Petit Verdot, Sangiovese, Tempranillo and Viognier, amongst many others.
Archaeological evidence suggests that grapevines have been grown and cultivated in what is today modern Austria for over four thousand years, making it one of the oldest wine producing countries in the world. Over the centuries, relatively little has changed in Austrian wine, with the dominant grape varietals continuing to be Grüner Veltliner, Zweigelt, Pinot Noir and others. Austria is renowned for producing excellent and characterful dry white wines, although in the eastern part of the country, many wineries specialist in sweeter white wines made in a similar style to those of neighboring Hungary. Today, Austria has over fifty thousand hectares under vine, split over four key wine regions. The domestic wine industry remains strong, with Austrians drinking their local produce outside in the summer, and people around the world are beginning to once more rediscover this fascinating and ancient wine culture.
As with nearby Australia, New Zealand has over the past century proven itself to be a superb location for producing high quality wines in vast amounts, with much of the cooler regions of both islands being used primarily for vine cultivation. New Zealand wineries are notable for their enthusiasm in regards to experimentation, and for utilizing modern technologies and methods to make the most of the imported grape varietals which flourish in the rich, fertile soils and oceanic climate. In recent years, it has been the New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc wines which have gained the most attention, as a result of their smoky character and ability to carry the mineral rich nature of the terroir they grow in. Changing consumer interests have brought about a considerable rise in the production of organic and sustainable wines in New Zealand, of which again, the Sauvignon Blanc varietals are leading the way in regards to excellence, flavor and overall character.