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White
750ml
Bottle: $10.94
13 Celsius Sauvignon Blanc is crafted from exceptional grapes grown in the world-renowned region of Marlborough, New...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $9.99
This wine conjures up red currants, dark berries and sweet vanilla oak in a passing smell. Caramel lurks in the back....
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $11.00
12 bottles: $10.45
A dark red blend that is brooding with richness. Like the wine rations served on convict ships, every sip deserves to...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $9.99
Fragrant aromas of white peach, nectarine and Bosc pear backed by pastoral scents of hay or straw. Slightly sweet and...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $8.80
An expressive wine with bright citrus, lemon zest, grapefruit and undertones of fresh cut grass. The mouth feel is...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $16.83
This Marlborough Pinot Noir has aromas of spice, currant, and dark Ghana chocolate. A juicy cherry mouthfeel matches...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $13.84 $14.73
This leaps out of the glass, with expressive, intense fruit flavors of silky smooth lemon meringue, mango, tangerine...
WS
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Rapid Ship
White
750ml
Bottle: $16.94
12 bottles: $15.94
Packed with vibrant grapefruit, peach and fresh herbs with a luscious texture and a zingy, citrus peel acidity....
DC
95
Rapid Ship
White
750ml
Bottle: $13.50
12 bottles: $13.23
Intense nose of apricot and cheese, derived from wild ferment and age on oak lees. Long dry finish with intense...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $21.60
The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is darkly aromatic, with graphite, pencil shavings, cassis, blackcurrant, pepper and...
WA
91
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Rapid Ship
Red
750ml
Bottle: $9.94
12 bottles: $9.74
Big rich fruit aromas of blue berry and smoke. Full bodied and bold, upfront and direct. (Bronze) - DWWA 2023
DC
88
Rapid Ship
Red
750ml
Bottle: $18.59
12 bottles: $18.22
If this wine auditioned for a role in the film adaption of Remains of the Day it would get the part in a heartbeat....
JH
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JS
91
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Rapid Ship
White
750ml
Bottle: $16.85 $17.50
12 bottles: $16.63
A super-fresh riesling with lightly spicy edges to the lemon and sliced-pear fruit. There’s green apple on the...
JS
94
Rapid Ship
Rose
1.0Ltr
Bottle: $11.94
Medium-pale rosé from the dark-skinned Saint Laurent grape, sustainably dry farmed with no herbicides, no pesticides.
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Rapid Ship
White
750ml
Bottle: $10.99
Classic Italian traits of upfront fruit flavours of crunchy pear and crisp apple with mineral notes. Finishing with a...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $9.99
Ripe peach flavors balance ripe acidity, hints of lime and characteristic mineral notes and hints of spice.Pairs...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $42.94
12 bottles: $39.94
A special cuvée launched in honor of this top biodynamic winery's 20-year anniversary, Clay is, as the name...
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Rapid Ship
White
750ml
Bottle: $28.94 $30.36
12 bottles: $28.84
Stands out for its intensity, with ruby grapefruit, yuzu and lemon essential oil details, plus notes of...
WS
92
JS
91
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Rapid Ship
White
750ml
Bottle: $25.23 $27.13
Leaps out of the glass with effusiveness, featuring flavors of apple blossom, Key lime, Honeycrisp, lemon thyme and...
WS
93
Rapid Ship
White
750ml
Bottle: $18.84
12 bottles: $18.46
Flowery with aniseed and licorice. Some subtle lemons. Medium to light body, dry, lovely fruit and a subtle and fine...
JS
91

Australia Germany New Zealand Rapid Ship

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 in many Old World countries, the rise of viticulture in Germany came about as a result of the Roman Empire, who saw the potential for vine cultivation in the vast flatlands around the base of the Rhine valley. Indeed, for over a thousand years, Germany's wine production levels were enormous, with much of the south of the country being used more or less exclusively for growing grapes. Over time, this diminished to make way for expanding cities and other types of industries, but Southern Germany remains very much an important wine region within Europe, with many beautifully balanced and flavorful German wines being prized by locals and international wine lovers alike. The hills around Baden-Baden and Mannheim are especially noteworthy, as these produce the high end of the characteristic semi-sweet white wines which couple so perfectly with German cheeses and pickled vegetables. However, all of Germany's wine producing regions have something special and unique to offer, and are a joy to explore and experience.

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.