{"title":"VIC","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover wines from Victoria, Australia, featuring leading regions like Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula and Heathcote, known for cool-climate excellence. Shop online today.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2018-yarra-yering-dry-red-no-1-750ml","title":"2018 Yarra Yering Dry Red No. 1 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYarra Yering, one of the Yarra Valley's oldest and most beautiful vineyards, was established in 1969 by Dr Bailey Carrodus. The winery released its first vintage in 1973 (including the first of the iconic Dry Red Wine No. 1 and Dry Red Wine No. 2). The release was the first commercial vintage the region had seen in 50 years, putting Yarra Yering at the forefront of the modern day Yarra Valley wine region. Almost another 50 years on, the vines at the foot of the Warramate Hills are producing some of the finest wines in Australia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSarah Crowe joined Yarra Yering in 2013 after more than a decade in the Hunter Valley. She was lured to Victoria by the winery's impeccable reputation and the desire to produce cool-climate wines. In 2017 Sarah was named Halliday's Winemaker of the Year for the wines of 2014 – her very first vintage with Yarra Yering. Working harmoniously alongside her is Yarra Valley's homegrown vineyard manager Andrew George, who celebrates 10 years with the winery in 2022.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e60\/20\/15\/5% cabernet sauvignon\/merlot\/malbec\/petit verdot. The cabernet fruit was destemmed and crushed, the other varieties kept as whole berries. Matured 15 months in French barrel (40% new). A deep, bright crimson-purple hue. Essence of great cabernet with its core of blackcurrant and boysenberry fruit, as well as a complex assortment of cardamon, coriander seed, black tea and gentle, fresh tobacco leaf. Just as good on the detailed, layered and persistent palate. There is a coolness and restraint to the cassis fruit that builds, culminating in a long, chalky tannin finish. A complete and beautiful wine. Philip Rich, Halliday Wine Companion, 97 points\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrinking Window: 2030 - 2038\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47970613363003,"sku":"SK66776608","price":157.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/1540\/7675\/files\/2018YarraYeringDryRedNo1750ml.png?v=1784077947"},{"product_id":"2020-bass-phillip-reserve-pinot-noir-750ml","title":"2020 Bass Phillip Reserve Pinot Noir 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eProducer Notes: The balanced acidity and energy in the wine reflect a perfect tension between soil composition, cooler temperatures during the growing season and the relatively high humidity of South Gippsland. The wine is a brilliant example of Australian terroir, where the signatures of the vineyard site and winemaker bring profound results.\u003c\/p\u003e\nVineyard Notes\n\u003cdiv class=\"js-content\"\u003eThe intense and exquisitely balanced Bass Phillip Reserve Pinot Noir is derived from a remarkably low-yielding vineyard of just 9000 vines per hectare and 270 grams of fruit per vine. Anchored in deep mineral soils renowned for producing particularly intense and concentrated fruit, the Reserve Pinot Noir is primarily based on five rows of MV6 heritage clones, colonial vine stock material first imported to Australia by James Busby in 1832.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0 small read-more btn-link-primary\"\u003eRead less\u003c\/p\u003e\nAgeing\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-more-line js-content\"\u003eThe Reserve Pinot Noir is unfiltered and matured in new Allier oak for up to 20 months.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-more-line js-content\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nProducer Tasting Notes\n\u003cdiv class=\"js-content\"\u003eTypically this wine possesses an extraordinary multi-dimensional experience with superb fruit density and beautiful silken tannins. Expect evolution in the glass, with aromas of pure, dark cherries, red plums and cranberries, before transforming into frankincense, wood varnish and gardenias.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"js-content\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"js-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-more-line js-content\"\u003eProducer Tasting Notes\n\u003cdiv class=\"js-content\"\u003eTypically this wine possesses an extraordinary multi-dimensional experience with superb fruit density and beautiful silken tannins. Expect evolution in the glass, with aromas of pure, dark cherries, red plums and cranberries, before transforming into frankincense, wood varnish and gardenias.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47970614804795,"sku":"SK45212780","price":1599.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/1540\/7675\/files\/BassPhillipReservePinotNoir750ml_136ac94f-51ec-436b-8908-66e028c5b13c.png?v=1784076104"},{"product_id":"2018-bass-phillip-premium-pinot-noir-750ml","title":"2018 Bass Phillip Premium Pinot Noir 750ml","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe idiosyncratic, biodynamic and greatly admired Bass Phillip Premium Pinot Noir, aged in French Allier barriques for 18 months, is a defining Victorian pinot noir. Uplifting and memorable, this multi-layered and nuanced wine reflects a superb obsession, based on a low-cropping, four-hectare vineyard site at Leongatha. Black cherry, floral and game aromas, supple viscosity and underlying toasty oak. This wine is long in flavour, powerful \u0026amp; complex. It can be cellared for many years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBass Phillip Wines (based in Leongatha) were established by Phillip Jones in 1979, where a small 3.5-hectare vineyard was planted to Pinot Noir. The estate has grown over many years (to 14 hectares) and is now one of the most sought-after producers of premium Pinot Noir \u0026amp; Chardonnay in Australia. There is a big focus on spending many hours in the vineyard, demonstrated by the commitment to practice organics since 1993 and biodynamics since 2002.  As of April 2020, Bass Phillip wines have been acquired by Jean-Marie Fourrier (of Domaine Fourrier). In this new phase of growth moving forward, Jean-Marie Fourrier will begin to take an active and primary role in the management of the vineyards and the wine production process as Chief Winemaker of Bass Phillip wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProducer tasting notes: \"Black cherry, floral and game aromas, supple viscosity and underlying toasty oak. This wine is long in flavour, powerful \u0026amp; complex.\" - Bass Phillip\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDrinking Window: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2021-2033\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVineyard Notes: The fruit come from the same original 1979 main vineyard in Leongatha: a 3.5-hectare block, known as the Estate vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgeing: Aged in French Allier barriques for 18 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCritic tasting note: \"While this bottling does benefit from a brief stint in a decanter or even open in glass, it takes only perhaps 20 minutes before it relinquishes its gorgeous perfume of violets, raspberries, plums, baking spice and a mushroomy-umami nuance. The palate is dense and plump, but still has an elegance and lightness to it. Tannins are beautifully textured like a cat's tongue. A complete wine to drink now–2030. Christina Pickard\" - 97\/100, Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47970614935867,"sku":"SK38573767","price":380.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/1540\/7675\/files\/BassPhillipPremiumPinotNoir_0dddd5d9-1888-4134-8fd0-05be89976169.png?v=1784077945"},{"product_id":"2012-giaconda-estate-vineyard-chardonnay-750ml","title":"2012 Giaconda Estate Vineyard Chardonnay 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col lg:flex-row mb-8\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lg:w-3\/5 lg:pl-6\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cms-block font-arial mt-8 font-arial\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmslanding__text-section\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA deep hue of green and gold defines this wine - one of intensity and depth. Aromas of peach, oatmeal, subtle notes of charred peat, seasoned by complex lees derived characters ('the good dirt') with flashes of matchstick. The palate has intense fruit power in the spectrum of nectarine to peach stone fruits is deftly laced with complex seasoned oak that adds a zesty orange rind and ginger component to the wine. Powerful and long, the 2012 will be more immediately appealing given the sheer unadulterated intensity of the wine. This wine is an essay in depth and balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Gleaming green-gold; the bouquet has the hallmark edge of struck flint, adding immeasurably to its complexity, but also laying the way for the palate to follow; here is a chardonnay that stands apart and aloof from all other chardonnays in Australia; its power is as formidable, and as hard to explain as, a black hole in space. It just is. Talking about its balance is far easier, for there is an inexorable logic about the way the fruit, oak and acid are so seamlessly married to each other.\" - James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion 2015, 98 points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This sumptuous but evenly balanced chardonnay unfolds a complex, smoky bouquet whose fresh grapefruit, melon and white peach-like aromas are tightly knit with scents of matchstick and mineral, smoked meats and buttery, nougat-like vanilla oak backed by suggestions of musk, cinnamon and rose water. It’s long and lustrous, with sappy, mouthwatering flavours of melon, lemon and grapefruit oil seamlessly integrated into a unctuous but tightly focused palate that finishes with a gentle, soft acidity. It might lack the raw emphasis of recent vintages, but is clearly from the same site and is almost certain to develop more strength and character.\" - Jeremy Oliver, Australian Wine Annual 2015, 97 points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmslanding__image-desc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47970623914299,"sku":"SK66881277","price":495.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/1540\/7675\/files\/GiacondaEstateVineyardChardonnay750mlCork.png?v=1784131832"},{"product_id":"1997-bests-great-western-thomson-family-shiraz-750ml","title":"1997 Best's Great Western Thomson Family Shiraz 750ml","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"cmslanding__text-section\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exceptional and exquisite Best’s Great Western Thomson Family Shiraz stands as a significant Victorian legacy. Originally named the Thomson Centenary Shiraz, this wine made its debut in 1993 to commemorate a century of the Thomson family's presence in Great Western. It serves as a representation of Australia's heritage, featuring ancient genetic and pre-phylloxera vineyards, primarily sourced from 15 rows of Concongella clone shiraz vines planted by Henry Best in 1868.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese 150-year-old shiraz vines are cultivated without irrigation, maintaining yields at less than four tonnes per hectare, and undergo delicate hand-picking, selection, and sorting. The winemaking process involves open fermentation in small tubs, followed by maturation in new French oak (approximately 50%) and seasoned barrels for 18 to 24 months.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCrafted exclusively in the finest vintage years, the original 15 rows produce limited fruit, resulting in only 300 cases of this flagship wine released during successful years. Over the past two decades, only 11 vintages have been created.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis opulent and generous wine exhibits intense aromas of blackberry and roasted chestnut, complemented by cedary oak complexity, voluminous richness, and robust, gravelly tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmslanding__image-desc\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrinking Window: 2000-2027\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cmslanding__image-title\"\u003eTOP VINTAGES\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmslanding__image-desc\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2015, 2014, 2012, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2001, 1998, \u003cstrong\u003e1997\u003c\/strong\u003e, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1992.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47970624471355,"sku":"SK71994643","price":269.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/1540\/7675\/files\/1996Best_sThomsonFamilyShiraz_fb498607-f7cb-4136-b228-e2ea15005202.png?v=1784124041"},{"product_id":"2021-bindi-block-5-pinot-noir-750ml","title":"2021 BINDI Block 5 Pinot Noir 750ml","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmslanding__text-section\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNestled in quartz-riddled soils atop sandstone, mudstone, and clay, Bindi’s Block 5 vineyard is a vibrant tapestry of microbes and minerals, infusing vitality and significance into the wines. The Block 5 Pinot Noir undergoes maturation for approximately 15 to 17 months in a blend of new (35%) and seasoned French oak. Distinctive for its spicy, earthy profile, accompanied by notes of redcurrant and black cherry fruits, the wine showcases silky, fine, yet enduring textures, embodying an understated yet powerful style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmslanding__image-desc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDrinking Window: 2023-2043\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion: Macedon Ranges, Victoria \/ Australia \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlcohol: 13.5% \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eQuartz-riddled soils over sandstone, mudstone and clay support the living canvas of microbes and minerals that give energy and meaning to Bindi’s postage stamp-sized Block 5 vineyard. The Block 5 Pinot Noir is matured for around 15 to 17 months in new (35%) and seasoned French oak. Spicy, earthy, redcurrant and black cherry fruits, silky, fine yet persistent textures, and understated power are all hallmarks of the style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is the second most highly rated Macedon Ranges wine (based on critic scores).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47970626928955,"sku":"SK51041382","price":314.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/1540\/7675\/files\/NV-BINDI_Block_5_Pinot_Noir_750ml_eb97e178-9390-4767-8038-b779ffb39272.png?v=1784077962"},{"product_id":"2011-bindi-block-5-pinot-noir-750ml","title":"2011 BINDI Block 5 Pinot Noir 750ml","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"cmslanding__text-section\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNestled in quartz-riddled soils atop sandstone, mudstone, and clay, Bindi’s Block 5 vineyard is a vibrant tapestry of microbes and minerals, infusing vitality and significance into the wines. The Block 5 Pinot Noir undergoes maturation for approximately 15 to 17 months in a blend of new (35%) and seasoned French oak. Distinctive for its spicy, earthy profile, accompanied by notes of redcurrant and black cherry fruits, the wine showcases silky, fine, yet enduring textures, embodying an understated yet powerful style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTOP VINTAGES \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2017, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2010, 2009, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2001, 1998, 1997.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDrinking Window: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2010-2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion: Macedon Ranges, Victoria \/ Australia \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlcohol: 13.5% \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eQuartz-riddled soils over sandstone, mudstone and clay support the living canvas of microbes and minerals that give energy and meaning to Bindi’s postage stamp-sized Block 5 vineyard. The Block 5 Pinot Noir is matured for around 15 to 17 months in new (35%) and seasoned French oak. Spicy, earthy, redcurrant and black cherry fruits, silky, fine yet persistent textures, and understated power are all hallmarks of the style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is the second most highly rated Macedon Ranges wine (based on critic scores).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47970628469051,"sku":"SK91011254","price":269.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/1540\/7675\/files\/2011BINDIBlock5PinotNoir750ml.png?v=1784079768"},{"product_id":"2009-bindi-block-5-pinot-noir-750ml","title":"2009 BINDI Block 5 Pinot Noir 750ml","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmslanding__text-section\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNestled in quartz-riddled soils atop sandstone, mudstone, and clay, Bindi’s Block 5 vineyard is a vibrant tapestry of microbes and minerals, infusing vitality and significance into the wines. 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The Block 5 Pinot Noir is matured for around 15 to 17 months in new (35%) and seasoned French oak. 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The Block 5 Pinot Noir is matured for around 15 to 17 months in new (35%) and seasoned French oak. 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Hand sorted and gently destemmed into a traditional French oak cuve. Following a five day soaking the natural yeast fermentation proceeded, peaking in temperature at 32ºC. The wine was pressed off skins after 16 days into tight grain French oak 500L puncheons for malolactic fermentation and maturation. It remained in oak until February 2023 when it was estate bottled.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-product-attributeValue\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-product-attributeValue\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-product-attributeValue\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eintense black cherry, Asian spice and a perfumed floral note highlight the aromas. The palate is finely poised, rich and concentrated. The silky texture and volume of fruit carries the long finish. 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The Original wines where Chardonnay by Farr, Viognier by Farr, Shiraz by Farr and Pinot Noir by Farr now known as Sangreal by Farr. Overtime with the help of Cassie and Nick the vineyards have expand to adjoining neighbouring properties and eventually greater expression of the single site wines that we have today because of the pieces of dirt that we love to farm. The wines of By Farr are built around complexity, layered structure and undeniable length that places them in the highest regard by both consumers for their drinkability and age worthiness or critics around the world for their individuality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Farr estate is located in the Moorabool Valley between Geelong and Ballarat, 100km southwest of Melbourne. Gary and Robyn Farr purchased the original property in 1994 and the second section in 1998—this latter had been untouched for almost 40 years and consisted of dense boxthorn and noxious weeds. The final piece of the puzzle, which links the two blocks of land, was purchased by Nick and Cassie Farr in 2011, making a total of 130 acres. Nick and Gary Farr stand side by side, but aren’t afraid to go head-to-head when their opinions differ. Each generation has developed a distinctive winemaking style based on his individual experience and taste, and their respective lines - By Farr by Gary, and Farr Rising by Nick - have received critical acclaim both in Australia and overseas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RP Pinot Noir (RP – Robyn Pamela) is in recognition of the matriarch. It is not only the support and goffering that Robyn has endured for Gary’s 40 year career. She has been in the vineyard and planted the first vines, driven the tractors, filled barrels and pigeaged at midnight. If we are ever a man down Robyn has always been the first one we have called to fill the void no matter the job, no matter the time of day. You can always count on mum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit for this wine is sourced from the Cote Vineyard as is the GC Chardonnay. A close planted \/ high density planting of Pinot Noir on a exposed cote. These hillsides facing North, North East and East will be the backbone of the Farr dynasty for decades to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRobyn Pamela. What a fitting wine for Nick’s mum. It’s regal, not that Robyn would want that type of characterisation, but she is and so is the wine. I tasted a wine blind last week that Nick sent me and I starting talking about the fruit profile. He then asked about tannin ripeness, which I had overlooked entirely. (These folk are into the minutiae when it comes to their wine.) The RP is complete. Fruit expression, house style, physiological ripeness (the tannin thing he asked me about) is all resolved, all fully formed and ready. The acid line works more like a Soprano, balancing and thrilling us. The fruit expression just right, dark Xmas cherries, bags of spice and tang and ripe lickable tannins. Remember the bit about hyperbole I mentioned earlier? There’s no basic way to describe these wines, not because these are flavours that don’t exist in wine, but because it’s just so hard to fit them all in to one wine, with the structure just right and the oak there, but not there at all. -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBen Knight (For Nick Farr)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-16 body-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details pl-3 bb-1 bc-off-white-50 lg--pl-0 pb-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"region row align-center pt-7 pb-1 lg--no-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"h6 c-biege w-190px lg--no-shrink lg--w-170px\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"flex\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reservecellar.com.au\/maker\/by-farr\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47970641183035,"sku":"SK20707739","price":180.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/1540\/7675\/files\/2022ByFarrPinotNoir750ml.png?v=1784126434"},{"product_id":"2018-yarra-yering-dry-red-no-2-750ml","title":"2018 Yarra Yering Dry Red No. 2 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47970641805627,"sku":"SK24894679","price":135.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/1540\/7675\/files\/2018YarraYeringDryRedNo.2750ml_39780e22-0539-4561-a701-f5dd24bee59a.png?v=1784157637"},{"product_id":"1995-bass-phillip-estate-pinot-noir-750ml","title":"1995 Bass Phillip Estate Pinot Noir 750ml","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"From the original Estate vineyard; 8,500 vines\/hectare; specific plot cropping at approx. one tonne\/acre, often blended with the best fruit from our Leongatha Vineyard.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFormerly labelled as 'Bass Phillip Estate Pinot Noir'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-more-line js-content\"\u003eThe wine is vinified in an open stainless steel fermenter with regular plunging to extract colour and flavour. Bottled without fining or filtration.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-more-line js-content\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nAgeing\n\u003cdiv class=\"js-content\"\u003eAfter fermentation the wine is gravity racked into a combination of new (60%) and old French Alliers oak for a maturation period of around 15 to 18 months.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47970642329915,"sku":"SK47679296","price":375.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/1540\/7675\/files\/43_95c9c425-5236-4c46-b871-c58c26f223d0.png?v=1784125814"},{"product_id":"2021-mount-mary-chardonnay-750ml","title":"2021 Mount Mary Chardonnay 750ml","description":"\u003cp data-gtm-vis-has-fired1282393_180=\"1\" data-gtm-vis-total-visible-time1282393_180=\"100\" data-gtm-vis-first-on-screen1282393_180=\"299\" data-gtm-vis-recent-on-screen1282393_180=\"299\" class=\"o-p c-tasting__description-main-blurb\" id=\"tastingNote\"\u003eHand picked, 20% whole-bunch pressed, the balance crushed and destemmed. Matured in French puncheons and barriques (30% new) for 11 months. A light, bright gold with green tinges. Seductive with its bouquet of melon, fresh fig, yellow peach, chamomile and a little lemongrass. A savoury nuance, too. On the palate, which is powerful, densely packed and structured, you'll find some grapefruit pith and hazelnut. Finishes extremely long, saline and gently grippy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"o-h c-tasting__description-main-author\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- 96 Points Halliday Rating\u003c\/strong\u003e, Philip Rich, \u003cspan data-gtm-vis-has-fired1282393_180=\"1\" class=\"o-p c-tasting__description-main-time\"\u003ePublished 02 August 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom producer\u003c\/strong\u003e: We aim to make a Chardonnay with great length, which reaches a balance between richness and elegance. While some techniques are borrowed from the Burgundians, there are some departures from traditional practice in response to local factors, which ensures a unique wine. The most notable of these is that our Chardonnay does not undergo malolactic fermentation, as our local climate leaves the fruit with ideal acidity when it is picked. Our Chardonnay is matured in 30% new French oak barriques with the remainder in older barrels and large casks (1500L). The entire production is barrel fermented. Relatively hard pressing is employed to give the wine texture and lees stirring is carried out to add complexity and body. The Chardonnay is matured in barrel for 11 months prior to bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an intense wine radiating concentration and complexity. It opens with a little struck match, honey, melon and pear on the nose. The palate is beautifully weighted and concentrated showing all the hallmarks of Yarra Valley Chardonnay being purity of fruit, elegance and length. The palate is a touch riper than previous vintages,  leading with flavours of pear, stone fruits and ripe apple rather than citrus notes. French oak adds some structure, supporting the mid-palate richness of this wine. 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The largest slope is black volcanic soil over limestone; the second is quartz gravel mixed with red ironstone; the third is an iron strand in grey sandy loam. The clones, which will acclimatise and mutate over time to become the ‘Tout Pres clone’, are 113, 114, 115, 667, 777 and MV6.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith 7300 vines per ha, Tout Pres is a densely planted vineyard on the estate—hence its name, which translates as “very cosy”. This land is a challenge to farm, but well worth the effort. The soils and close competition force the vines to work hard, with the result being fruit that is lush but masculine, and which provides the coveted structure found only in the most age-worthy wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-16 body-text\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"uppercase\"\u003eVINIFICATION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTout Pres is made using the same process as the other two pinots. It is fermented with 100 per cent whole bunches (80 per cent in 2011) in a five-tonne oak fermenter. This wine has the largest flavour profile and intensity, to absorb 100 per cent new French oak from Allier. A wine with truly understated power and richness—the classic peacock’s tail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-16 body-text\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"uppercase\"\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith every year that passes, the Tout Pres vineyard’s subtleness and delicate fruit structure are becoming increasingly pronounced in the wine. The bouquet fills the glass with spicy fruit, mineral elements and a hint of integrated French oak, with the darkness and essence of the Moorabool Valley true expressions of site. This wine exhibits primary and secondary flavours, which strengthen the overall integration for a seamless finish. 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These hillsides facing North, North East and East will be the backbone of the Farr dynasty for decades to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey consist of the most suitable clones, rootstocks, trellising and management you will find for our landscape. This is our tribute to what ‘Gazza’ has achieved and provoked over 40 years not only in our region but for chardonnay and pinot noir of Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe North côte is a red to brown loam with buckshot stones across the surface. The most exposed of the three côtes, the North côte is harvested last of all because of the large amount of clay, holding valuable moisture for a much longer time than the other slopes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe East côte is divided through the centre of the slope by a rise. Black volcanic soil with fragmented limestone in one direction and grey loam with buckshot stones in the other direction. 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A complete chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-16 body-text\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"uppercase\"\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine has an amazing smoothness and calmness that stretches the length of the palate, surrounded with textured fruit and mineral elements. We have been playing with the fruit from these vineyards for more than 8 years, fine tuning the style of wine that these vineyards are producing. 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Quintet is his dream realised and is a blend of the classic Bordeaux varieties of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eQuintet is a classically proportioned style based on five classic Bordeaux varieties; Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Merlot and Petit Verdot. The wine exhibits a purity of fruit, poise, elegance and structure found in few Australian Cabernets with cedar and blackcurrant \"small fruit\" aromas, fine-grained savoury tannins, superb vinosity and flavour length. Naturally balanced, well-concentrated and classically proportioned, the wine has a great reputation for longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe grapes are hand harvested, lightly crushed, totally destemmed, fermented in both open and closed fermenters with careful temperature control and frequent pumping over. Malolactic fermentation takes place once primary fermentation is completed. 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Maturation for 10 months in all French barrels with 30% new and the balance older oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion: \u003c\/strong\u003eYarra Valley, Victoria, Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarietals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinot Noir\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance: \u003c\/strong\u003eBright crimson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVines:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eFruit for this wine was sourced from the Yarra Yering planting of Pinot Noir, containing some of the oldest vines of their type in the Yarra Valley. 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Always known for it's extreme ageability, Georgia's Paddock Shiraz will comfortably lie down for over a decade to deliver a Heathcote Shiraz simply bursting with concentration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProducer NotesGeorgia’s Paddock grapes once again supplemented with grapes grown by friends within the Heathcote region, this years wine follows on with a fresh indulgent approach to a wine worth savouring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVineyard Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"js-content\"\u003eOur soils are derived from Cambrian period basaltic rock of 500\/600 million years age. They are quite rare in the world because of their great age, particularly in Australia. Here in Heathcote they are unusually deep (up to 4 metres), rusty red colou well drained, gravelly loams on undulating hillsides, with good moisture retention capabilities. 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Georgia's Paddock is the larger of 'Jasper's' vineyards, with 12 hectares planted to Shiraz to produce a wine rich in character and complexity. Always known for it's extreme ageability, Georgia's Paddock Shiraz will comfortably lie down for over a decade to deliver a Heathcote Shiraz simply bursting with concentration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGeorgia’s Paddock grapes once again supplemented with grapes grown by friends within the Heathcote region, this years wine follows on with a fresh indulgent approach to a wine worth savouring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVineyard Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"js-content\"\u003eOur soils are derived from Cambrian period basaltic rock of 500\/600 million years age. They are quite rare in the world because of their great age, particularly in Australia. 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Uplifting and memorable, this multi-layered and nuanced wine reflects a superb obsession, based on a low-cropping, four-hectare vineyard site at Leongatha. Black cherry, floral and game aromas, supple viscosity and underlying toasty oak. This wine is long in flavour, powerful \u0026amp; complex. It can be cellared for many years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBass Phillip Wines (based in Leongatha) were established by Phillip Jones in 1979, where a small 3.5-hectare vineyard was planted to Pinot Noir. The estate has grown over many years (to 14 hectares) and is now one of the most sought-after producers of premium Pinot Noir \u0026amp; Chardonnay in Australia. There is a big focus on spending many hours in the vineyard, demonstrated by the commitment to practice organics since 1993 and biodynamics since 2002.  As of April 2020, Bass Phillip wines have been acquired by Jean-Marie Fourrier (of Domaine Fourrier). 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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. 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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. 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The palate is only medium bodied but exhibits exceptional length of flavour and persistence. There are primary fruit flavours of pear, melon and grapefruit paired with savoury spice undertones, nuts and buttered toast. There is already an appealing balance to this wine with phenolics, acid, primary fruit and secondary complexity all neatly pieced together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDrinking Window: 2021-2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"tastingNote\" class=\"o-p c-tasting__description-main-blurb\"\u003e\"There must be some magic dust landing on Mount Mary or rather, its chardonnay site. Latterly, this has just been rockin' it. No different this year: a pristine, refined and ultra-elegant wine. A harmonious offering of citrus and light creamy leesy flavours, spice and vanilla-pod oak. The succulence via acidity ensures it lingers long. 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Originally named the Thomson Centenary Shiraz, this wine made its debut in 1993 to commemorate a century of the Thomson family's presence in Great Western. It serves as a representation of Australia's heritage, featuring ancient genetic and pre-phylloxera vineyards, primarily sourced from 15 rows of Concongella clone shiraz vines planted by Henry Best in 1868.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese 150-year-old shiraz vines are cultivated without irrigation, maintaining yields at less than four tonnes per hectare, and undergo delicate hand-picking, selection, and sorting. The winemaking process involves open fermentation in small tubs, followed by maturation in new French oak (approximately 50%) and seasoned barrels for 18 to 24 months.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCrafted exclusively in the finest vintage years, the original 15 rows produce limited fruit, resulting in only 300 cases of this flagship wine released during successful years. Over the past two decades, only 11 vintages have been created.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis opulent and generous wine exhibits intense aromas of blackberry and roasted chestnut, complemented by cedary oak complexity, voluminous richness, and robust, gravelly tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cmslanding__image-title\"\u003eTOP VINTAGES\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmslanding__image-desc\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2015, 2014, 2012, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2001, 1998, 1997, \u003cstrong\u003e1996\u003c\/strong\u003e, 1995, 1994, 1992.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep dark ruby, opaque core, purple reflections, discreet ochre rim. Fine tobacco, a touch of leather, graphite and cedar, black cherries, and orange zest. Juicy, rich ripe cherries, elegant texture, full of finesse, lively acidity, silky, well-integrated tannins, chalky minerality. 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These have been supplemented by newer plantings (including MV6, 777 and 115 clones) on American rootstocks. Simple winemaking techniques, to reflect the character of vineyard site, are followed by barrel ageing in new oak barriques (25%) for 16 months. Mount Mary Pinot Noir is typified by fragrant strawberry and cherry aromas and a supple, evenly proportioned palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDrinking Window: 2022-2037\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Pinot Noir is supple and fresh with strong tannins which need more time to develop but will blossom into a magnificent example of the style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47970682437947,"sku":"SK96285708","price":229.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/1540\/7675\/files\/Mount_Mary_Pinot_Noir_750ml_7613c420-d3eb-42ae-b209-f2508845a1cb.png?v=1784965942"},{"product_id":"2019-mount-mary-pinot-noir-750ml","title":"2019 Mount Mary Pinot Noir 750ml","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"mdc-top-app-bar--fixed-adjust\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"cmslanding\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mdc-layout-grid cmslanding--grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmslanding__container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mdc-layout-grid__inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmslanding__cell mdc-layout-grid--align-left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmslanding__light-bg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmslanding__image-desc\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMount Mary’s original pinot noir vines, a mix of many clones, were sourced from Western Victoria in 1971 – material acquired prior to the consideration of individual clonal selections. These have been supplemented by newer plantings (including MV6, 777 and 115 clones) on American rootstocks. Simple winemaking techniques, to reflect the character of vineyard site, are followed by barrel ageing in new oak barriques (25%) for 16 months. Mount Mary Pinot Noir is typified by fragrant strawberry and cherry aromas and a supple, evenly proportioned palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Pinot Noir is supple and fresh with strong tannins which need more time to develop but will blossom into a magnificent example of the style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"tastingNote\" class=\"o-p c-tasting__description-main-blurb\"\u003e\"The light ruby hue belies the whorl of intense flavour. Pretty aromatics. It bursts out with raspberries and cherries, then richer strawberry compote infused with bitter herbs, cloves and sarsaparilla. French oak is neatly tucked away, but acts as a support, while superfine tannins glide across a lighter- to medium-bodied frame. A beautiful and beguiling wine.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"o-h c-tasting__description-main-author\"\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003e96 Points Halliday Rating\u003c\/strong\u003e, Jane Faulkner, \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"o-p c-tasting__description-main-time\"\u003ePublished 13 August 2021\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47970682503483,"sku":"SK84224997","price":260.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/1540\/7675\/files\/Mount_Mary_Pinot_Noir_750ml_22220398-e186-47d9-b6f0-41cdc074dac9.png?v=1784076382"},{"product_id":"2020-mount-mary-quintet-red-blend-750ml","title":"2020 Mount Mary Quintet Red Blend 750ml","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"cmslanding__text-section\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eQuintet is a classically proportioned style based on five classic Bordeaux varieties; Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Merlot and Petit Verdot. The wine exhibits a purity of fruit, poise, elegance and structure found in few Australian Cabernets with cedar and blackcurrant \"small fruit\" aromas, fine-grained savoury tannins, superb vinosity and flavour length. Naturally balanced, well-concentrated and classically proportioned, the wine has a great reputation for longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe grapes are hand harvested, lightly crushed, totally destemmed, fermented in both open and closed fermenters with careful temperature control and frequent pumping over. Malolactic fermentation takes place once primary fermentation is completed. After the lees have settled, the wine is de-vatted to 30% new French oak barriques and 70% large format oak casks in its first year. In its second year, the wine is racked into seasoned two to six-year-old barriques for 10 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmslanding__image-desc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47970682601787,"sku":"SK51493412","price":199.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/1540\/7675\/files\/2017MountMaryQuintet_9d008d92-5ba7-489c-9bae-ba66a24353c5.png?v=1784479739"},{"product_id":"2015-giaconda-estate-vineyard-chardonnay-750ml","title":"2015 Giaconda Estate Vineyard Chardonnay 750ml","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col lg:flex-row mb-8\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lg:w-3\/5 lg:pl-6\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cms-block font-arial mt-8 font-arial\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmslanding__text-section\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor some, the 2015 Chardonnay reached a summit that Rick had long been climbing. They've found a new mountain, higher than the last, and successfully climbed that also. Finesse with bright acidity; complex notes of hazelnut, funky, matchstick, tightly wound stone fruit and intense mineral notes push the wine to an extraordinary length on the palate. Certainly among the greatest ever Giaconda Chardonnays. Simply jaw dropping, the tensile length on the palate is a reflection of superb vintage conditions. Destined to live for a long time!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winery, barrel maturation cave and bottling facility are all set up for gravity flow. This means the wines are very rarely pumped or manipulated mechanically. Instead they are gently moved by gravity or gas pressure during the entire wine making process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the case of Chardonnay, the fruit is hand-picked, lightly crushed and then basket pressed - before being transferred to French oak barrels (approximately 30% new) for fermentation and ageing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiaconda Estate Vineyard Chardonnay are aged in French oak for almost two years - deep underground in the granite maturation cave, which can be seen below. This cave offers optimal conditions for fermentation and ageing with a stable temperature of 16 degrees centigrade and naturally high humidity all year round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmslanding__image-desc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47970686959931,"sku":"SK91551778","price":448.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/1540\/7675\/files\/yasuotu_1_5_6fe5195d-92fd-4524-a420-94f5952db160.webp?v=1784137834"},{"product_id":"2017-bindi-original-vineyard-pinot-noir-750ml","title":"2017 Bindi Original Vineyard Pinot Noir 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eDrinking Window: 2021-2029\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Original Vineyard in the Macedon Ranges has over its history become known for its signature perfumed bouquet and silky, pure palate. This relatively quartz riddled, gently north sloping three acre vineyard produces very fine, spicy, fragrant wine that has high natural acidity and develops beautifully given 6-10 years careful cellaring. As it ages the depth of aroma increases in and the palate becomes increasingly harmonious and is characterized by a sweet fruited, textured flourish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther Reviews.... Oak provides a modest spruce, but fruit, spice, tannin and a pure line of acidity all work here towards something wonderful. Complex flavours run along precisely drawn lines; tannin taps at the edges with the touch of a watchmaker. Drink by 2029. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e Campbell Mattinson - James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion (August 2019)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47970687385915,"sku":"SK17415593","price":178.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/1540\/7675\/files\/BINDIOriginalVineyardPinotNoir_MacedonRanges2017Bottle.png?v=1784135434"},{"product_id":"2019-mount-langi-ghiran-shiraz-750ml","title":"2019 Mount Langi Ghiran Shiraz 750ml Gift Box","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47970687484219,"sku":"SK13058234","price":200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/1540\/7675\/files\/MOUNT_LANGI_GHIRAN_VINEYARDS_Langi_Shiraz_Grampians_2019_Bottle_6c82f78e-1c77-445c-9644-97ecd41da9aa.png?v=1784135416"},{"product_id":"2009-jasper-hill-georgias-paddock-shiraz-750ml","title":"2009 Jasper Hill Georgia's Paddock Shiraz 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eJasper Hill and Ron Laughton are true pioneer's and icons in the central Victorian wine region of Heathcote. Georgia's Paddock is the larger of 'Jasper's' vineyards, with 12 hectares planted to Shiraz to produce a wine rich in character and complexity. Always known for it's extreme ageability, Georgia's Paddock Shiraz will comfortably lie down for over a decade to deliver a Heathcote Shiraz simply bursting with concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVineyard Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"js-content\"\u003eOur soils are derived from Cambrian period basaltic rock of 500\/600 million years age. They are quite rare in the world because of their great age, particularly in Australia. Here in Heathcote they are unusually deep (up to 4 metres), rusty red colou well drained, gravelly loams on undulating hillsides, with good moisture retention capabilities. Occurring in a narrow, non-contiguous strip between two North\/South running faults, they are typically only a few hundred metres wide. The faults give rise to a complex mineralogy within the soils.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"js-content\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"js-content\"\u003eDrinking Window: 2020-2039\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"js-content\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"js-content\"\u003eProducer Tasting Notes\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-more-line js-content\"\u003eVibrant magenta colour with a rich dark berry nose. Fabulous hit of fresh red fruits, a spicy luscious mouth feel and great more-ish length.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-more-line js-content\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-more-line js-content\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCritic tasting note: (2009 vintage) \"Intense aromas of licorice and dark berries with hints of tar. Graphite too. Full bodied, with a beautiful core of fruit. Ultra-fine tannins. All there. This is breathtaking with laser guided focus. So long and balanced. Wonderful. Better in 2014.\" - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47970692661563,"sku":"SK47092208","price":159.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/1540\/7675\/files\/2005_Jasper_Hill_Georgia_s_Paddock_Shiraz_750ml6b99dd91d2d_2f70259e-1331-45b6-8980-c92ea0c5e27b.png?v=1784142613"},{"product_id":"2020-yarra-yering-agincourt-cabernet-malbec-750ml","title":"2020 Yarra Yering Agincourt Cabernet Malbec 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75\/25% cabernet\/malbec. Mainly berry sorted and destemmed with a small amount of whole bunches. Matured in French Bordeaux-style barriques (15% new). A deep crimson red. Fragrant with darker red fruits, freshly hung meat and a lifted floral, herbal character from the malbec. An open, confident, bright and quite delicious Yarra cabernet. Philip Rich, Halliday Wine Companion, 94 points.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYarra Yering, one of the Yarra Valley's oldest and most beautiful vineyards, was established in 1969 by Dr Bailey Carrodus. The winery released its first vintage in 1973 (including the first of the iconic Dry Red Wine No. 1 and Dry Red Wine No. 2). The release was the first commercial vintage the region had seen in 50 years, putting Yarra Yering at the forefront of the modern day Yarra Valley wine region. Almost another 50 years on, the vines at the foot of the Warramate Hills are producing some of the finest wines in Australia. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSarah Crowe joined Yarra Yering in 2013 after more than a decade in the Hunter Valley. She was lured to Victoria by the winery's impeccable reputation and the desire to produce cool-climate wines. In 2017 Sarah was named Halliday's Winemaker of the Year for the wines of 2014 – her very first vintage with Yarra Yering. Working harmoniously alongside her is Yarra Valley's homegrown vineyard manager Andrew George, who celebrates 10 years with the winery in 2022. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47970693316923,"sku":"SK59393099","price":103.55,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/1540\/7675\/files\/2020YarraYeringAgincourtCabernet-Malbec750ml.png?v=1784206814"},{"product_id":"2020-yarra-yering-underhill-shiraz-750ml","title":"2020 Yarra Yering Underhill Shiraz 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom a 3.2ha block of shiraz, planted on the far western side at Yarra Yering in 1973. Half was fermented with 20% whole bunches in one 3,500L old oak cask, pressed and returned to this cask to mature for 12 months. The other half was matured in puncheons for 12 months. A very bright, medium crimson purple. A riotous amalgam of aromas including blueberries, potpourri, licorice root, Szechuan pepper and caraway seeds. Medium bodied and elegant, this has terrific viscosity and the tannins are oh, so powdery and fine. Gorgeous now and over the next 10 years or longer. Philip Rich, Halliday Wine Companion, 97 points.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrink to 2035.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0 note1 show\"\u003eCritic tasting note: (2020 vintage) \"Beautiful aromas of blackberry, violets and sandalwood. Some match stick and flint. Full-bodied yet very polished and creamy with tangy acidity. Lemon peel. White pepper. Tasty and fresh shiraz. Drink nor hold.\" -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0 note1 show\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYarra Yering, one of the Yarra Valley's oldest and most beautiful vineyards, was established in 1969 by Dr Bailey Carrodus. The winery released its first vintage in 1973 (including the first of the iconic Dry Red Wine No. 1 and Dry Red Wine No. 2). The release was the first commercial vintage the region had seen in 50 years, putting Yarra Yering at the forefront of the modern day Yarra Valley wine region. Almost another 50 years on, the vines at the foot of the Warramate Hills are producing some of the finest wines in Australia. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSarah Crowe joined Yarra Yering in 2013 after more than a decade in the Hunter Valley. She was lured to Victoria by the winery's impeccable reputation and the desire to produce cool-climate wines. In 2017 Sarah was named Halliday's Winemaker of the Year for the wines of 2014 – her very first vintage with Yarra Yering. Working harmoniously alongside her is Yarra Valley's homegrown vineyard manager Andrew George, who celebrates 10 years with the winery in 2022. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47970693415227,"sku":"SK67066925","price":119.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/1540\/7675\/files\/2020YarraYeringUnderhillShiraz750ml_cf0cb5b6-cb59-4134-be93-5313e9923534.png?v=1784078274"},{"product_id":"2020-by-farr-sangreal-pinot-noir-750ml","title":"2020 By Farr Sangreal Pinot Noir 750ml","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"para pt-5 ml-3 mr-6 lg--mr-0 lg--ml-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"c-off-white w-64ch\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe victorious single-vineyard By Farr Sangreal Pinot Noir, crafted from 114 and 115 clones, serves as both an emblem of triumph and a symbol of renewal. It embodies an expansive realization of creative vision and the exceptional capabilities inherent in Geelong's terroir. Processed through traditional Burgundian methods, such as whole bunch fermentation and maturation in French oak, this wine stands as a uniquely expressive creation with enticing black cherry aromas, graceful and intricate textures, complemented by seamlessly integrated savory new oak nuances.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProducer tasting notes: \"Each year the same descriptive notes come to mind for this wine: seductive, perfumed, seamless balance and moreish. It is a site that wavers very little in more difficult vintages and excels in the great ones—this is the backbone of By Farr wines. The alluring characters of this vineyard, combined with red fruits, whole bunch, acidity and oak, have produced a beautifully interwoven expression of site and vintage.\" -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eWine by Farr\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h6 c-biege w-190px lg--no-shrink lg--w-170px\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.reservecellar.com.au\/maker\/by-farr\" class=\"flex\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47970694332731,"sku":"SK34132785","price":139.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/1540\/7675\/files\/2017ByFarrSangrealPinotNoir750mL_d9e2554e-0e30-4e29-abb8-46a9e3e08a0e.png?v=1784136045"},{"product_id":"2020-bindi-kaye-pinot-noir-750ml","title":"2020 Bindi Kaye Pinot Noir 750ml","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a very sentimental wine from our most elevated vineyard, planted in 2001, that pays tribute to my mother, Kaye. It’s a vineyard with a stunning perspective over the other vineyards, the winery, house and to the forests and hills beyond. There are some lovely metaphors, no doubt. The site has a lot of quartz and mudstone, a smattering of volcanic soils that have eroded down from the volcanic plateau above, and produces a wine of fragrance, structure and complexity. The 2020 Kaye has weight and complexity beyond its vintage. It is typically spicy and shows lifted rose petal aromas with the usual savoury cherry edge. The palate has fine layers of creamy fruit depth and is driven by fine, gently chewy tannin and fresh acidity. It will begin to drink near its best in four years time and be in its best zone for a decade after that.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47970701771067,"sku":"SK18674012","price":109.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/1540\/7675\/files\/2020BindiKayePinotNoir750ml.png?v=1784076457"},{"product_id":"2015-dalwhinnie-moonambel-shiraz-750ml","title":"2015 Dalwhinnie Moonambel Shiraz 750ml","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDalwhinnie Moonambel Shiraz is based on predominantly colonial vine stock material: The versatile PT23 clone (derived from Busby stock) and Best’s 1860s Concongella selection. Winemaking comprises controlled temperature vinification in closed fermenters and extended maceration. The wine is matured for 18 months in new (30%) and seasoned French oak barriques. Blackberry pastille, white pepper and garrigue notes with underlying oak and fine, tight, tannins are typical characteristics.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47970705178939,"sku":"SK43065418","price":100.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/1540\/7675\/files\/2014DalwhinnieMoonambelShiraz_5b9ac9ef-9b17-49cc-8c02-9a08c38b41fa.png?v=1784456436"},{"product_id":"copy-of-chambers-rosewood-vineyards-rare-muscadelle-375ml","title":"Chambers Rosewood Vineyards Rare Muscadelle 375ml Half Bottle","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmslanding__text-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmslanding__image-desc\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow labeled 'Rare Muscadelle', this wine was formerly labeled as 'Rare Tokay'. Critic tasting note: \"Molasses hued, Chambers's oldest, most premium Muscadelle is a multifaceted beauty that unravels slowly, revealing—amid the richness and concentration—a pleasant mustiness, like the smell of a mahogany-furnished library in a stately old home. Mocha, baked fig and burnt brown sugar follow. At first sip, the intense sweetness and alcohol are prominent, but they're rapidly followed by those concentrated mocha and fig flavors. Unctuous but still amazingly fresh, this proves an excellent example of a style that's deeply engrained in Aussie wine history. Sip fireside on an icy winter's eve. Christina Pickard\" -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e97\/100\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eWine Enthusiast\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003e375ml Bottle. This wine demonstrates exotic coffee, malt, vanilla bean and mocha aromas and flavours which linger on the palate long after tasting. The base for the Rare wines is sourced only from exceptional material; the very best we can produce. This wine is meticulously maintained and is produced using a modified solera, which has been in operation since the late 19th Century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003eServe after dinner with a platter of soft cheeses, nuts and caramel based puddings. Once opened the wine can be enjoyed over many months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHalliday Wine Companion - 2023 Rating: 98 2021 Rating: 98 2019 Rating: 99\u003cbr\u003eLangton's Top 100 - Classified Excellent\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWine \u0026amp; Spirits Magazine - 2020 (US) Top 100 Wineries—World\u003cbr\u003eWine Enthusiast - 2021(US)\u003cspan\u003e Rating: 97\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e18.0%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandard Drinks:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e5.3 per 375ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tasting-notes__items__1\"\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"winemakerscomments\" class=\"product-winemakerscomments\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47970721661243,"sku":"SK54126503","price":349.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/1540\/7675\/files\/ChambersRosewoodRareMuscadelleNV375ml.png?v=1784138415"},{"product_id":"2020-wild-duck-creek-estate-ducks-and-drakes-1-5l-magnum","title":"2020 Wild Duck Creek Estate Ducks and Drakes 1.5L Magnum","description":"\u003cp\u003eVarieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintages:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2020\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe think of this wine as the sister to Springflat Shiraz, yet its Cabernet Sauvignon. Luscious and textural, Ducks \u0026amp; Drakes delivers all the classic Cabernet Sauvignon characters in a very “Heathcote” style.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47970732998971,"sku":"SK44074299","price":119.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/1540\/7675\/files\/2020WildDuckCreekEstateDucksandDrakes1.5LMagnum.jpg?v=1784141414"},{"product_id":"2017-wild-duck-creek-estate-duck-muck-shiraz-750ml","title":"2017 Wild Duck Creek Estate Duck Muck Shiraz 750ml Original Timber Box","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn 1994, more by accident than design, the series of Duck Muck began. The process, initiated by David McKee and Duck created a voluminous, rich and balanced red wine. Only being made during exceptional vintages. This is the 8th edition (1994, 1995, 1997, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2007, 2013, 2015 and 2017).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt combines both the grandiosity of super riper Shiraz with tenacious tannins from the essence of their oldest vineyard. A succulent wine with full palate length, tannins, colour, high alcohol and natural acidity, all in perfect harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUsually less than 150 cases produced and extremely limited!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47970738536763,"sku":"SK99197269","price":520.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/1540\/7675\/files\/2019_Wild_Duck_Creek_Estate_Duck_Muck_Shiraz_750ml_1ec34f74-f297-445e-8014-36c94131412f.png?v=1784142037"},{"product_id":"1995-mount-mary-quintet-red-blend-750ml","title":"1995 Mount Mary Quintet Red Blend 750ml","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"cmslanding__text-section\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAustralia'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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"cmslanding__image-title\"\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmslanding__image-desc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47970738700603,"sku":"SK59168329","price":299.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/1540\/7675\/files\/1995MountMaryQuintet.png?v=1784455444"},{"product_id":"2000-mount-mary-quintet-red-blend-750ml","title":"2000 Mount Mary Quintet Red Blend 750ml","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"cmslanding__text-section\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eQuintet is a classically proportioned style based on five classic Bordeaux varieties; Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Merlot and Petit Verdot. The wine exhibits a purity of fruit, poise, elegance and structure found in few Australian Cabernets with cedar and blackcurrant \"small fruit\" aromas, fine-grained savoury tannins, superb vinosity and flavour length. 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Intense blackcurrant, mulberry and cedar aromas, fine-grained tannins, great concentration and underlying savoury oak typify the style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinery\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yarra Yarra\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yarra Valley, Victoria\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinatge\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2015\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlc\/Vol\u003c\/strong\u003e: 13.5%\u003c\/p\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: 2020+\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdt class=\"small text-muted pb-1\"\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47970740044091,"sku":"SK53551205","price":139.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/1540\/7675\/files\/2005_Yarra_Yarra_Vineyard_The_Yarra_Yarra_750ml.png?v=1784454925"},{"product_id":"2016-mount-mary-chardonnay-yarra-valley","title":"2016 Mount Mary Chardonnay 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e The 2016 Chardonnay is showing tremendously well on release, a slightly more obvious wine than the subtle, restrained 2015. 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