{"title":"Imperial \/ Methuselah (6L)","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore Imperial \/ Methuselah (6L) releases, monumental large-format bottles sought by serious collectors for longevity, provenance and statement presence. Secure yours online.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2021-wild-duck-creek-estate-springflat-shiraz-6l-imperial","title":"2021 Wild Duck Creek Estate Springflat Shiraz 6L Imperial","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCritic tasting note: (2008 vintage) \"This is a big, fruit-driven style of Shiraz, with great aromas and flavors of camphor, vanilla, dark toast and cassis. There's just enough structure to give it focus, although it lacks a bit of textural richness on the midpalate. Drink this supple wine over the next few years.\" - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e90\/100\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWine Enthusiast\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpringflat Shiraz is composed from 5 specific vineyard sites across the region. Parcels from our Adairs Lane Vineyard in the south make up 60% of the blend, with the remaining 40% coming from Farmers Picnic, Mt Pleasant, Col Mountain and Spring Plains Vineyards. Up to 50% whole bunches used in 60% of the batches of the 2021. Deep and dark red in colour. An intensely aromatic Springflat with the whole bunches giving a powerful lift of blue and black fruits, liquorice all sorts, nutmeg and tilled earth. The palate is rich yet has a lightness to it. Gripping tannins carry flavours of dark fruit cake, cocoa, sweet spice and charred meats to a long and textural finish. Intensity without heaviness. Matured for 20 months in 40% new French and American oak hogsheads and barriques. Cellaring potential – 15+ years. Best drinking from 2025. 15.6% Vol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47970669986107,"sku":"SK24643298","price":699.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/1540\/7675\/files\/2021WildDuckCreekEstateSpringflatShiraz.png?v=1784134239"},{"product_id":"2018-yalumba-the-signature-cabernet-sauvignon-shiraz-6l","title":"2018 Yalumba The Signature Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 6L Imperial","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis iconic label by Yalumba has a proud history from it's first release in 1962. 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Created in 1869, it embodies Moët \u0026amp; Chandon’s unique style - a style distinguished by its bright fruitiness, its seductive palate and its elegant maturity. Gift box availability varies from store to store and is not guaranteed for delivery orders.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48144731013435,"sku":"SK25267147","price":79.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/1540\/7675\/files\/4368-1.png?v=1784456417"},{"product_id":"2020-torbreck-runrig-shiraz-6l-imperial","title":"2020 Torbreck RunRig Shiraz 6L Imperial","description":"\u003cp\u003eTorbreck is a winery on a mission to become one of the world's great wine brands. Since 1994, they have remained committed to creating exceptional Rhone-style red and white wines that reflect the very best vineyards in Australia's famous Barossa region. Provenance is everything to them, and they believe that the Barossa is the most exciting place to make wine in the world. With a European sense of tradition, Torbreck pays tribute to the vineyards with minimal intervention, creating wines of richness, structure and length that age gracefully. The multi-generational growers, whose descendants arrived here nearly two centuries ago, are the backbone of Torbreck's winemaking aspirations. They work in partnership with the people of the Barossa who grow their fruit, always aiming to get the very best out of their vineyard sites. At Torbreck, they constantly seek to understand the difference between all of these special places in the Barossa and how this combination of soil, climate and farming experience is reflected in unique grape flavors. They are simply custodians, enhancing the innate expressiveness of the wines and enabling them to reveal over time their individual origins and personality. Torbreck is actually named after the forest near Inverness, Scotland where the winery's founder, David Powell worked as a lumberjack after completing university studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winemaking style at Torbreck is meticulous and dedicated to producing exceptional wines. They use carefully selected 225-litre oak barriques for maturation, known as Dominique Laurent 'Magic Casks'. The oak is personally harvested from Forêt de Tronçais in Allier, and the staves are aged for 48 to 54 months at an exposed location for maximum seasoning. The staves are then hand-made into barrels and heated over three differing flames for several hours, resulting in a gentle toast due to the remarkable density of the wood. Torbreck's winemaking style reflects their commitment to producing exceptional wines that reflect the unique terroir of the Barossa region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Torbreck RunRig Shiraz is a wine that pays homage to the Highland clans \"RunRig\" system of communal land distribution. This system emphasized the communal element of the whole rather than any one farm, and the RunRig Shiraz embodies this philosophy by blending Shiraz from old dry-grown vineyards with Viognier to complement the strengths and complexities of each individual parcel of fruit, giving the wine a further dimension. The resulting wine has often drawn comparisons with the beautifully fragrant and tautly structured wines produced from the steep slopes of the Northern Rhône Valley's Appellation of Côte Rôtie. 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Quite possibly the quintessential Australian Shiraz Cabernet blend, 'The Sig' shows vibrant Barossa aromas of dark fruit and spice and a concentrated palate that is long and deeply flavoured. With the ability to age wonderfully well, The Signature is a deserving part of any wine aficionado's collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmslanding__image-desc\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: 6L, Imperial\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmslanding__image-desc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmslanding__image-desc\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlc\/Vol\u003c\/strong\u003e: 14.5%\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmslanding__image-desc\"\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"col-12 mb-0 px-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdt class=\"small text-muted pb-1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking Window\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2024 - 2040\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"col-12 mb-0 px-0\"\u003e\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmslanding__image-desc\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0 note1 show\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritic tasting note\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0 note1 show\"\u003eCritic tasting note: (2019 vintage) \"This is an open-knit, polished and characterful bottling of The Signature, with heady, bright aromas of cherry chocolate, tomato pulp, red licorice and savory, earthy spices. The palate is powerful yet silky and harmonious, with chiseled, fine tannins, and lovely fruit purity and freshness. Still young and tightly wound now, it should cellar with grace for at least another seven to 10 years.\" -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eWine Enthusiast\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50487070785851,"sku":"SK53378069","price":678.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/1540\/7675\/files\/2018YalumbaTheSignatureCabernetSauvignonShiraz6L_dd634dd4-f14c-4dd3-a05a-540715d1af9a.png?v=1781478944"},{"product_id":"2021-yalumba-the-signature-cabernet-sauvignon-shiraz-6l-imperial","title":"2021 Yalumba The Signature Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 6L Imperial","description":"\u003ch4\u003ePre-Order: This item will be fulfilled and dispatched within one week after your order is placed.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAwards, Ratings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100 Best Australian Wines\u003c\/strong\u003e — Matthew Jukes · 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Good Lord, this is a phenomenal creation. I sat next to Lucy Hill-Smith when I enjoyed my very first sip of 2021 The Signature, and it was, at once, superbly aromatic, incredibly linear and discreetly spicy. There is amazing balance found here, and while this is a terroir-driven creation of imperial quality, the fruit is spotlessly clean, profoundly deep and amazingly vibrant. I absolutely love ’21 Sig, and I cannot wait to show it to the world...”\u003cbr\u003e— Matthew Jukes, 27 Feb 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“With a little aeration, evocative notes of chocolate covered cherries and blueberries, wound in savory spice and graphite, reveal a complex wine with depth and fabulous aging potential. It's powerful with polish and balance, tightly wound for now, ready to uncoil slowly as the years go by. 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Each vintage is named in honour of an individual who has made a significant contribution to the culture and traditions of Yalumba.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 vintage honours Chris Gerhardy, who joined Yalumba in 1972 and progressed through bottling, dry goods and labels to become Packaging \u0026amp; Development Manager, contributing over 50 years of experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCabernet Sauvignon for this wine was sourced from three Barossa Valley vineyards, while the Shiraz component comes from vineyards of varying age, with the oldest planted in 1925.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful, deep red in colour. Perfumed and seductive with alluring floral notes, red licorice, blackcurrant and dark cherry aromas. The palate is delightfully refined and balanced with generous dark red cherry fruit merging into ironstone tannins. A full-bodied wine of great balance, style and defined fruit characteristics with a long, lingering tannin profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout the Producer\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYalumba is one of Australia’s most historic family-owned wineries. 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Freakishly good given the youth of the vines; its structure and texture are perfect, a mix of plum, blackberry and savoury notes, the length and balance faultless.\"-\u003cspan\u003e30 June 2021 \u003cstrong\u003e97\/100 James Halliday\u003c\/strong\u003e Drink by 2035\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-testid=\"detailsGridCellTitle\" class=\"sc-cmUMNf epGjKO\"\u003eRegion: Barossa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlcohol ABV: \u003c\/span\u003e14%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSweetness: \u003c\/span\u003eDry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: 6L\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"col-12 mb-0 px-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdt class=\"small text-muted pb-1\"\u003eDrinking Window: 2017-2036\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd class=\"mb-4 ml-0\"\u003e\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50571911332155,"sku":"SK57160126","price":1085.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/1540\/7675\/files\/Hewitson_Monopole_Mother_Vine_Shiraz_750ml_2ada155f-8f6a-4c41-aa25-5737e0eef417.png?v=1784798460"},{"product_id":"2023-torbreck-the-struie-barossa-shiraz-imperial-6000ml","title":"2023 Torbreck The Struie Barossa Shiraz Imperial 6L Original Timber Case","description":"\u003ch4\u003e6000ml Imperial Bottle in Original Timber Case\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAwards, Ratings and Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatthew Jukes – 2023 Vintage\u003cbr\u003eScore: \u003cstrong\u003e99\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Experts will fall off their chairs while tasting this wine, while newcomers will feel spectacularly welcome. lt's a slice of eminently affordable luxury, and you'd be mad not to take advantage of it today.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames Suckling – 2023 Vintage\u003cbr\u003e“A lovely balance of Eden Valley spices and Barossa power and strength, with aromas of blackberries, graphite, olive tapenade, violets and purple fruit. The palate is full-bodied with a velvety texture, ultra-fine tannins and flavours of mulberries, mint, pomegranates, cured meat and dark chocolate. A silken finish for this excellent release from a cool vintage. Drink or hold.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRyan Montgomery – James Suckling – 2023 Vintage\u003cbr\u003eScore: \u003cstrong\u003e96\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRobert Parker – The Wine Advocate – 2023 Vintage\u003cbr\u003eScore: \u003cstrong\u003e95\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen to drink: 2025 to 2038\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eErin Larkin – Wine Advocate – 2023 Vintage\u003cbr\u003eScore: \u003cstrong\u003e95\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDave Brookes – Wine Companion – 2023 Vintage\u003cbr\u003eScore: \u003cstrong\u003e94\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAndrew Caillard \u0026amp; Ken Gargett – The Vintage Journal – 2023 Vintage\u003cbr\u003eScore: \u003cstrong\u003e94\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout This Wine\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Shiraz is sourced from Barossa Valley and Eden Valley vineyards with an average vine age of 50 years, comprising 76% Barossa Valley and 24% Eden Valley fruit. Individual parcels are picked in multiple stages for optimal ripeness, then de-stemmed into wooden and concrete open-top fermenters for gentle extraction before basket pressing. The wine settles naturally in underground cement vats before being transferred to French oak barriques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgeing spans 18–20 months in a mix of new and seasoned French oak. The 2023 vintage brought above-average winter and spring rainfall and a cooler summer, resulting in later harvesting, low yields and fruit showing brightness, freshness and higher natural acidity. Producer notes highlight lifted aromatics, dense texture and tannins that support long-term structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout the Winery\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Torrbreck is the name of a forest near Inverness, Scotland. The name Struie comes from a 157 metre high mountain overlooking the forest. 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Rich, ample and generous, yet delivered with such supple and velvety-soft tannins. This has an elegance to it, a cool sophistication in terms of the profile – neat and tidy, quite linear right now, brimming with energy, not yet fully expansive or loose, but quietly controlled and calm. It's confident though with invigorating acidity and I love the focus, detail and the purity of fruit. Sweet red fruits – strawberries, raspberries and red cherries with a slight balsamic, pomegranate edge that is so delicious. Juicy, crunchy, succulent and ripe but with an effortless edge to it. Supremely drinkable and likeable – what a gorgeous wine! A quality vintage and excellent winemaking skill on show. 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Magnificent pure blackberry, blackberry dark chocolate aromas with vanilla roasted chestnut notes. Beautifully concentrated and inky deep with beautiful pure dark berry fruits, fine slinky animated tannins and perfectly integrated new mocha, vanilla oak. Finishes classically firm with superb mineral length. Very seductive and impressive with a beautiful scent of place. Wonderful fruit definition, purity and precision with the density and torque for long term aging. Almost perfect symmetry. Drink 2028 - 2050.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e — Decanter · 2018 Vintage, Tasted: 14 Feb 2024\u003cbr\u003e“Fragranced and aromatically complex on the nose - beguiling and totally captivating red berries, clove, vanilla, liquorice and wild herbs. This has an inky density to it, weighty and fully textured but with amazing purity of fruit. 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