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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $83.89
Really pristine fruit aromas here with such pure, ripe red cherries and roses, as well as gently earthy and spicy...
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WE
96
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $120.33
This has very attractive, ripe red-cherry and plum aromas with spicy and sappy complexity, sitting in such a pure...
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96
DC
94
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $63.44
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $44.62
Appearance: Intense and deep ruby colour with hints of violet. Nose: Black fruits, violet and fur. Palate: Fresh...
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $47.37
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $76.34
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Red
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle: $395.62
So much forest-flower character to this on the nose, together with bark, mushroom, tile, and blackberries. Dried...
JS
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JH
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $224.90
Such incredible perfume and florality from this standout Shiraz, so expressive and captivating, filled with roses and...
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White
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $53.53
This wine is produced from a vineyard owned by Tim and Angela Coddington, whose grapes have contributed to the blend...
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White
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $36.26
Kumeu River Chardonnay is drawn from six different vineyard sites in the Kumeu Region. We are particularly careful in...
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White
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $59.52
This seamless white features peach and nectarine flavors that are appealingly plump and juicy, while a thread of...
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Red
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $58.05
From a cool year, this is perfumed and intense. With buoyant acidity, the silky, cedar-edged cassis, mulberry,...
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White
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle: $99.45
Colour: Pale Straw. Aroma: Oyster shell, sea breeze, gun flint with a brown lime backing and fresh citrus. Palate:...
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $482.21
Memorable, complex, aromatic and explosively deep, with a mix of palo santo, dark chocolate, black olive, espresso...
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $59.78
The nose here has such rich raspberries and blackberries with a gently earthy and spicy edge. The Barossa valley...
JS
93
WA
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $146.98
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $127.01
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Red
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $60.71
Spicy and stalky, it has the customary black and red berry notes of Cabernet with a perfumed freshness and medium...
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $108.80
Consistently one of my favorites in the Torbreck lineup, this year's version, the 2017 Descendant, was co-fermented...
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $218.70
As usual, the 2017 RunRig is approximately 2% Viognier. It spent almost 30 months in oak, 40% of which was new. Hints...
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2017 Australia New Zealand Pre-Arrival

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.

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.