This Pinot Noir is a brilliant expression of the land from which it is made. It has fruit forward flavours of strawberry and raspberry with a long, smooth finish.

Medium purple hue. Ripe blackberry & black cherry with hints of fresh tobacco. Upfront, it is all juicy and dark fruited - ripe plum, tangy blueberry with a touch of ribena sweetness - but to follow, a hint of smoky cured meatiness and fine chalky tannin serve to make the finish savoury yet muy refrescante. Fermented in open stainless steel vats on skins for 14 days. Gentle pressing off skins via airbag press. The brainchild of Guy Anderson and Thierry Boudinaud, Fat Bastard Wines came into being via an exclamation, "Now that is what you call a Fat Bastard!" The comment came in response to a barrel of experimental Chardonnay that Thierry had left on lees for an extended maturation. Both Guy and Thierry felt that the wines had to be shared with the world, and so Fat Bastard Wines was born. Now, the pair work with wineries and vineyards from all over the world, sourcing fruit and juice from a myriad different regions and countries. But one factor remains the same: they make unapologetically full-bodied wines, packed with flavour and vibrancy.

Australia's premier cool climate Cabernet. It was John Middleton's dream to create such a wine and purchased the Mount Mary property in the Yarra Valley in 1971 to persue this dream. Quintet is his dream realised and is a blend of the classic Bordeaux varieties of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec.

As usual, the 2017 RunRig is approximately 2% Viognier. It spent almost 30 months in oak, 40% of which was new. Hints of peach or apricot appear on the nose, alongside notes of hickory smoke, cherries and baking spices. It's full-bodied and concentrated but supple and silky enough to seem lighter in the mouth, showing tremendous length and elegance on the finish, where it adds nuances of cinnamon and cocoa. Rating: 98/100.

Product Information: A blend of four regions – Coonawarra, Barossa Valley, Padthaway and McLaren Vale – from a cool vintage. The Penfolds Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 is a remarkable wine that has been matured for 16 months in American oak hogsheads that are 100% new. This wine has been crafted using exceptional grapes grown in Coonawarra, Wrattonbully, and Barossa Valley regions. The 2022 season was generally cool, with the prevailing conditions delaying harvest by several weeks. The extra hang hang-time allowed the grapes to develop lovely varietal characters and balanced ripe tannins. Bin 707 is a perfect cabernet sauvignon representation of Penfolds ‘House Style’: intensely-flavoured fruit; completion of fermentation and maturation in new oak; expressing a Penfolds understanding of multi-vineyard, multi-region fruit sourcing. Inspired by the iconic jet that took it to the world. The rich and powerful Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon, our first commercial release of a single cabernet-based wine, is linked to Max Schubert’s dream of making a great Australian red wine that could last at least 20 years. During the ‘50s and early ‘60s cabernet sauvignon was mostly used for blending, but Schubert’s breakthrough with the varietal as a stand-alone wine came in 1964 with inaugural vintage. Early Bin 707s were typically open fermented under wax-lined header boards and matured in seasoned old oak (rather than new oak). The wine was not made from 1970 to 1975 (when fruit was directed to other wines) nor in 1981, 1995, 2000, 2003, 2011 or 2017 (when fruit of the required style and quality was not available). Full-bodied and with proven cellaring potential, Bin 707 retains a secure place among the ranks of Australia’s finest cabernets. Maker: Penfolds has been a pioneer in the world of winemaking since its establishment in 1844 by Dr. Christopher and Mary Penfold. The company's success has been driven by a lineage of visionary winemakers who have pushed the development of the company to extraordinary, bold new heights. Mary Penfold's reign at the helm of Penfolds saw years of determination and endeavour, experimenting with new methods in wine production. In 1948, Max Schubert became the company's first Chief Winemaker and he propelled Penfolds onto the global stage with his experimentation of long-lasting wines - the creation of Penfolds Grange in the 1950s. Soon, the medals began flowing, and Grange quickly became one of the most revered wines around the world. In 2012, Penfolds released its most innovative project to date - 12 handcrafted ampoules of the rare 2004 Kalimna Block Cabernet Sauvignon. Today, Penfolds continues to hold dear the philosophies and legends that have driven the company's success since its establishment in 1844. Vineyard: In Coonawarra, spring's cooler temperatures led to nine days of sub-2°C weather. The deployment of frost fans proved effective in safeguarding vine shoots against these cold snaps. Warm weather prevailed in December, setting the stage for superb flowering and fruit-set conditions. Veraison was uniform across vineyards, leading to consistent grape development allowing flavour, tannin, and colour to flourish during the final ripening phase under near-perfect conditions. The Barossa Valley experienced cooler-than-average temperatures coupled with spring thunderstorms. Despite this, yields and grape quality surpassed expectations even among vines impacted by hail. A particularly arid yet cool December slowed down fruit-set, however, robust canopies played a pivotal role in driving up sugar levels and physiological maturity without the risk of dehydration at harvest time. The cooler growing season also fostered excellent acid retention which translated into grapes that were both finely structured and balanced. Padthaway encountered a frost event in October, but enjoyed an otherwise gentle growing season, free from extreme heat spikes or rain delays at harvest time. McLaren Vale reported only three days exceeding 35°C - half what was recorded for the previous year's vintage - resulting in a gradual harvest that allowed Cabernet Sauvignon grapes to be picked at their peak condition. Nose - Peppermint, Blackcurrant, Woodsmoke Peppermint, vanilla, blackcurrant, bay leaves and woodsmoke, peppercorns wrapped in milk chocolate. Palate - Cherry Chocolate, Sage, Savoury Olives Blackberry compote, cherry chocolate, nutmeg, bay leaf, sage herbals, iodine and Mediterranean black olive savoury notes. Finish - Thyme, Intense, Lingering Woodsy Spice This is a muscular red wine with the smoothness of oil. It looks good for drinking even now, as intense as it is, but it will outlive most of us.

Product Description: Volnay’s crown jewel—classical, poised, and profoundly long-lived. The 2020 Clos des Ducs 1er Cru from Domaine Marquis d’Angerville is the domaine’s grand vin in every sense. Sourced from a 2.15-hectare monopole at the top of Volnay's limestone-rich slope, this wine is often spoken of as a Grand Cru in all but name. In 2020—a vintage Guillaume d’Angerville considers his best since taking the reins in 2003—the Clos des Ducs delivers extraordinary structure and precision, even as it carries the warmth of the year with effortless finesse. Perfumed and supremely detailed, this wine opens with wild strawberry, incense, rose petal and forest floor. The palate is compact, mineral-charged and impeccably balanced, with fine tannins that promise decades of graceful evolution. The 1.5L magnum format only adds to its cellaring potential. Drink 2030–2060. Clos des Ducs is at home with the finest dishes: truffle-scented pigeon, venison loin, or simply enjoyed in quiet reverence. Tasting Notes NOSE – Perfumed and complex Red berries, rose petal, incense, sous bois and orange rind. PALATE – Detailed and poised Layered and pure, with a fine acid thread and silky tannins over a chalky core. FINISH – Lingering and graceful Long, saline finish with floral lift and spice that carries for minutes. Reviews & Accolades "An exuberantly floral nose... sappy and muscular big-bodied mouth coating flavours brim with minerality... explosively long and balanced finish... a clear candidate for the best Côte de Beaune red in the 2020 vintage." – Burghound, Don't Miss, 94–97 Points Finer Details: Style - Red Wine Varietal - Pinot Noir Country - France Region - Burgundy Vintage - 2020 Bottle Size - 1.5L ABV - 13.5% Closure - Cork

Product Description: A Volnay with tension, fruit and grit—Fremiet in peak form. From one of Burgundy’s most revered domaines, the 2022 Marquis d’Angerville Volnay 1er Cru Fremiets delivers a striking expression of site and season. Perched above Clos des Angles on the steepest slopes the domaine owns, this 1.57-hectare plot is all shallow soils and exposed marl, yielding a wine that balances juicy fruit with serious structure. This is classic Fremiet—fine, lifted red fruits and florals up front, finishing with a saline, mineral cut. In 2022, it’s dialled up: more depth, more grip, and a darker tone of fruit without losing the hallmark Volnay finesse. Ageing in oak (just enough to polish, not dominate) and organic farming practices let the vineyard speak clearly. Drink 2027–2042. Pair with duck breast, porcini tagliatelle or veal cutlet. Decant early if opening before its tenth birthday. Tasting Notes NOSE – Spiced red fruit Kirsch, black raspberry and violets, edged with anise and woodsy spice. PALATE – Silky and structured Juicy yet taut, with fine-grained tannins and a stony undercurrent. FINISH – Saline and persistent Bright acid and a savoury mineral finish, leaving the palate tingling. Reviews & Accolades "Although the vines for this Fremiets are very close to those for the Clos des Angles bottling, the style is very different – it is much more mineral, almost salty, with bright black fruit, notes of violets and spice, and a texture with abundant tannic grip and an almost chewy feel..." – Charles Curtis MW, Decanter, 95 Points Finer Details: Style - Red Wine Varietal - Pinot Noir Country - France Region - Burgundy (Côte de Beaune, Volnay 1er Cru, Fremiets) Vintage - 2022 Bottle Size - 750ml ABV - 13% Closure - Cork

Product Description: City-owned land. Underground talent. A Bourgogne that defies its label. Domaine de la Cras ‘Montrecul’ Bourgogne Rouge 2022 is one of the most compelling red Burgundies coming out of Dijon right now. Farmed organically by Marc Soyard—an alum of Domaine Bizot—this single-site Pinot Noir is grown on a steep, limestone-rich slope at 300 metres altitude, just inside the city limits. The vineyard might be municipal, but the wine is anything but bureaucratic. Vinified with 70% whole bunches and native yeasts, and aged in older barrels with minimal SO2, Montrecul 2022 is light-footed but structured. Expect bright red cherry, dried herbs, and a lick of spice over fine, savoury tannins. It’s unfiltered, unfined, and unmistakably personal—this is Pinot with both energy and edge. Perfect with duck breast, grilled mushrooms, or a wedge of washed-rind cheese. Drink now with a light chill, or hold for 3–5 years. Tasting Notes NOSE – Lifted and herbal Wild cherry, crushed herbs, and a touch of spice. PALATE – Tense and savoury Bright red fruit, supple tannins, and underlying earthiness. FINISH – Mineral and pure Limestone grip and gentle length with a herbal echo. Finer Details: Style - Red Wine Varietal - Pinot Noir Country - France Region - Burgundy Vintage - 2022 Bottle Size - 750ml ABV - 12% Closure - Cork