MCHENRY HOHNEN Rolling Stone Cabernet Malbec Petit Verdot, Margaret River

Powell & Son Steinert Flaxmans Shiraz, Eden Valley Powell & Son (first vintage 2014) is the venture of Barossa Valley legend Dave Powell and his son Callum. The Steinert vineyard is located in the hills of the Eden Valleys Flaxmans Valley and is home to some of the most prized vines of the Barossa -- dry-grown, rod and spur pruned, and planted before the turn of the 19th century. The 2ha vineyard faces north-east on dark quartzitic loam soils at 480m. The vines experience a long, cool ripening period, producing fruit with outstanding accumulation of complex flavours and elegant, powerful tannins. Fruit is hand-picked in three separate passes and fermented traditional open-top concrete vats and pump overs. The wine is then racked and basket-pressed for gentle extraction of tannin, then transferred to new Dominique Laurent barriques for natural malolactic fermentation followed by 18 months maturation before bottling without fining or filtration. The Steinerts complex perfume combines dried herbs and spices, lifted florals, dark cherries, red currants, charcuterie meats and wood-smoke. The palate is supple, framed by fine-grained tannins and typically offers dark fruits with thyme, lavender, cedar and cloves, finishing with plentiful soft, powdery tannins.

HARTFORD COURT Stone Cote Vineyard Chardonnay The Stone Côte Vineyard is a small vineyard block within the renowned Durell Vineyard, which sits upon an ancient riverbed at the southern end of the Sonoma Coast AVA. The vineyard’s topography was shaped aeons ago by a river flowing through volcanic and sedimentary rock on its way to the San Pablo Bay. Tumbled and water-worn river rocks now litter the landscape, and very little topsoil remains. The nutritionally challenged soils force the vines to search deeply for nutrients and water, and as a result, the stressed vines yield very small clusters with intense varietal flavours. Climatically, this vineyard site is characterised by relatively cool daytime temperatures and maritime breezes, which marry with the low-fertility soils to create an ideal site for growing Chardonnay. The wine’s flinty aromas and mineral-laden finish are a reflection of this vineyard’s intrinsic terroir.

Nor'Easter, the prevailing summer breeze along the coast of Sydney, creating a temperate climate for optimal maturation of our Coastal Stone Whisky casks. A refined approachable whisky, rich in complex flavours, that respects our Sydney climate. Created from grain to glass with no shortcuts, no strict timelines, just premium ingredients with true artisinal skill.

Inspired by the prevailing summer breeze along the coast of Sydney, creating a temperate climate for optimal maturation of our Coastal Stone whisky casks. Distilled on the Northern Beaches of Sydney, expertly crafted with a balance of tradition and innovation. A refined approachable whisky, rich in complex flavours that respect our Sydney climate. Created from grain to glass with no shortcuts, no strict timelines, just premium ingredients with true artisan skill.

A mellow and sweet Australian Single Malt Whisky, matured in ex-Kentucky Bourbon casks filled in Manly Spirits' first year of distilling. The Bourbon Cask expression is part of Manly Spirits Co. Distillery's first release series 'Element Series', matured in their Northern Beaches distillery for 4 years. Coastal Stone Whisky is an expression of the maritime element and raw nature of the Australian coast, combined with the desire to create a whisky that exceeds expectations. A refined spirit that respects our Sydney climate, created from grain to glass with no shortcuts, no strict timelines, just premium ingredients with true artisan skill. Rich in complex flavours, each expression tells the story of our distillers' creativity & experimentation to create exquisite yet approachable whisky. Captured in contemporary glass, sculptured with the eroded textures of weathered sandstone cliffs that border our coastline & sealed with a truly unique Sydney sandstone stopper.

Coastal Stone Whisky is an expression of the maritime elements & raw nature of the Australian coast, combined with the desire to create a whisky that exceeds expectations. Distilled on the Northern Beaches of Sydney, expertly crafted with a balance of tradition and innovation. A refined spirit that respects our Sydney climate, created from grain to glass with no shortcuts, no strict timelines, just premium ingredients with true artisinal skill. Captured in contemporary glass, sculptured with the eroded textures of weathered sandstone cliffs that border our coastline & sealed with a truly unique Sydney sandstone stopper.

Part of the coveted Stories range. The Edge of Burnhead Wood celebrates the pastoral tale of how The Balvenie craftsmen experimented with the distillerys natural resources to find the perfect match between fresh heather and barley. The expression, which is made from locally sourced ingredients found in the distillery grounds home-grown barley malted at The Balvenie Maltings, water from the natural springs on the estate, and fresh heather from Burnhead Wood retains the familiar robust Balvenie taste, with a delicate fruitiness, as well as notes of light spice and juicy fruits. Drinkers can listen to the story behind the creation of The Edge of Burnhead Wood via a specially recorded podcast series by the curators of the liquid. They can access this audio content via a QR code on the bottle, that can be activated using their smartphones