This CDP wine features a dark ruby garnet color with violet reflections and a subtle lightening at the rim. The bouquet is nuanced with herbal spices, smoky minerality, fine dry spice notes, and black berry fruit accented by thyme and sage. Hints of saddle leather and undergrowth add complexity. On the palate, it is powerful and complex, with flavors of blueberry jam and black cherries supported by ripe, rounded tannins. Notes of candied violets and black truffles emerge, leading to a firm, long finish with a touch of animalistic spice. This wine has definite aging potential.

The 2023 Louis Latour Fleurie is a stunning example of the renowned Fleurie appellation in France. This vintage showcases the expertise of the Louis Latour winery, known for producing exceptional wines. Upon pouring, the wine reveals a beautiful vibrant ruby color, inviting you to dive into its enticing aromas. On the nose, delicate floral notes of violet and rose intertwine with red fruit aromas of cherry and raspberry, giving a sense of freshness and elegance. The palate is equally impressive, with a silky texture and a perfect balance between ripe fruit and acidity. Flavors of red berries, blackcurrant, and a touch of spice linger on the palate, culminating in a long and satisfying finish. This 2023 Louis Latour Fleurie is a true gem, perfect for any wine enthusiast looking to experience the best of French winemaking.

The Chateau La Gravette de Certan Pomerol 2022 is a true representation of the exceptional quality and terroir of the Pomerol region in France. This wine, produced in the 2022 vintage, showcases the expertise and tradition of the esteemed La Gravette de Certan estate. On the nose, enticing aromas of red and black fruits mingle with subtle hints of tobacco and cedar. The deep ruby hue of the wine is a testament to its intensity and richness. On the palate, velvety tannins provide structure to the luscious flavours of ripe black cherries, plums, and dark chocolate. The finish is long and satisfying, with a touch of spice and a lingering note of dark fruits. This Pomerol is a true delight to the senses and will only continue to improve with age. A must-try for any wine enthusiast looking to experience the best of French winemaking.

The Château Pastourelle de Clerc Milon Pauillac 2019 is a superb example of the renowned winemaking traditions of France. This vintage, produced by Château Clerc Milon, showcases the exceptional quality of the Pauillac region. A deep ruby red in colour, this wine presents a complex bouquet of blackcurrant, plum, and hints of vanilla and tobacco. On the palate, the wine is elegant and well-balanced, with silky tannins and a long, lingering finish. The terroir of Pauillac is evident in the rich and intense flavours of this wine, with notes of dark fruit, earth, and a touch of spice. This is a wine that will continue to evolve and improve with age, making it a perfect addition to any cellar. Enjoy it now or savour it for years to come.

Fromm's passion for Pinot Noir is reflected in the attention to detail shown in the vineyard and throughout the winemaking process. Carefully selected clones and rootstocks, together with intensive vineyard care and low cropping, means the vines produce fruit that illustrates the terroir in which they were grown. Today in the Fromm stable of vineyards there are eleven clones, 4000 - 5000 vines per hectare, with crop levels around five to six tonnes per hectare. The blend which makes up each years La Strada Pinot Noir by Fromm depends on what nature has given in each of their vineyards. Invariably, the wine is strongly varietal, fruity and has immediate appeal.

The cool-climate of the Adelaide Hills has proven to be a haven for Pinot Noir and is quickly establishing a reputation akin to the benchmark Australian regions. Tim Knappstein from Riposte harnesses the qualities of the region and the varietal with effortless ease with his The Sabre. Bright colour in the glass is followed by a lifted floral nose with a savoury edge. The palate is fresh, clean and superbly powerful. A delight.

Lindsay McCall has produced a seriously concentrated Mornington Pinot with spicy cherry fruit great cedary oak and a finish that will leave you wanting more. Fantastic value!

Tim Knappstein became a third generation vigneron when he commenced his career in the family company, Stanley Wines, making his first wine in 1966, after graduating from the Roseworthy College Oenology course. Riposte, has enabled Tim to fully utilise his rich and accumulated knowledge from a decorated 45 years of wine-making, and his boundless enthusiasm to keep making exceptional well priced wine, from premium cool climate grapes of the Adelaide Hills. The Dagger has been honed to create a vibrant, rich, earlier drinking wine displaying all of the hallmark aromas flavours and texture of Pinot Noir.