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Village Cellars Wine Catalogue Autumn 2020 This catalogue is valid through November 30th, 2020 New Arrivals 3 Recommendations 4 Our Feature Story : Part 16 Pizzini 6 Our Feature Story : Part 17 Curly Flat 8 Art Series Chardonnay & Cabernet Sauvignon - 10-year tasting ― Online tasting seminar with the winemaker 10 Leeuwin Estate Art Series Tasting Report by Motohiro Okoshi 11 Creating New Value in Wine at Village Cellars 12 Three Oaks Crushed Apple Cider, Smith Spring Water and Dreamtime Pass 13 Wine List by Grape Variety (Details on P.2) 14 Wine List by Winery (Details on P.2) 22 Wine Region Maps 61 Event Calendar 64

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Page 1: Pegasus Bay (New Zealand, North Canterbury, …Village Cellars Wine Catalogue Summer 2020 This catalogue is valid through 31st August, 2020 3 4 6 8 10 11 12 13 14 22 61 New Arrivals

Village Cellars Wine Catalogue Autumn 2020

T his c a t alo gue is v alid thr ough No v emb er 30 th , 20 20

New Arrivals 3

Recommendations 4

Our Feature Story : Part 16 Pizzini 6

Our Feature Story : Part 17 Curly Flat 8

Art Series Chardonnay & Cabernet Sauvignon - 10-year tasting ― Online tasting seminar with the winemaker 10

Leeuwin Estate Art Series Tasting Report by Motohiro Okoshi 11

Creating New Value in Wine at Village Cellars 12

Three Oaks Crushed Apple Cider, Smith Spring Water and Dreamtime Pass 13

Wine List by Grape Variety (Details on P.2) 14

Wine List by Winery (Details on P.2) 22

Wine Region Maps 61

Event Calendar 64

Above: Curly Flat (Macedon Ranges, Victoria) © Curly Flat

Below: Pizzini (King Valley, Victoria) © Pizzini Wines

 ◆ Village Cellars Campaigns 2020

Sept ‒ Dec Australia

2020 Village Cellars Event Calendar29 Sept (Tues)

Village Cellars Ginza Tasting (Reservations required, details will be announced separately in newsletter etc.)

27 Oct (Tues) California Wine Association Grand Tasting (Tokyo)

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- 2-

G r e e t i n g s

Contents

Wine List by Grape Variety Cider & Natural WaterSparkling & ChampagneWhite Rose RedDesserts and Fortified Wine

P.13 / P21P.14P.14-17P.17P.17-21P.21

Wine List by Winery Dreamtime PassAustraliaNew Zealand California Oregon Argentina ChileChampagne

P.13P.22-36P.37-45P.46-51P.51-55P.56-57P.57-59P.59-60

Thank you for your ongoing support.

After a time when everything seemed to stop, the economy is finally starting to come to life again, though in recent

days the COVID-19 virus is becoming more active along with the movement of people. Normal daily life has been

thrown for a loop, but I hope the enjoyment of wine will help provide you with a little peace of mind.

In this issue, we talked with two very different wineries in the State of Victoria. The Pizzini family emigrated from

Italy to Australia in the 1950s and settled in the King Valley in north-eastern Victoria nearly 60 years ago. Today, they

are a leading producer of Italian style wines in Australia. In contrast, Curly Flat in the Macedon Ranges, was set up by

Phillip Moraghan who was fascinated by Burgundian wines, and searched throughout Australian for the perfect cool

climate to make his own Pinot Noir. Today, Curly Flat is one of Australia’s leading makers of Pinot Noir. We talked with

winemaker, Matt Harrop, who took over from Phillip in 2017.

Leeuwin Estate have visited Japan every year for over 30 years. But that was not possible this year, we were unable

to hold a tasting seminar with chief winemaker Tim Lovett planned for June, and instead, we hosted an online tasting

seminar connecting Tim in Margaret River with two leading young sommeliers in Tokyo, and created a video of the

event. This includes a tasting of Art Series Cabernet Sauvignon and Art Series Chardonnay from two vintages that are

10 years apart. Please enjoy a glass or two while watching the video.

A few years ago, when Egon Muller of Moselle released his ‘Kanta’ Riesling in Adelaide Hills, he said that in Australia

the character of the terroir is so distinct you could almost make your wines without having to be there. The

winemakers we talked to this time agreed a good wine is ‘an expression of the place (terroir)’. The role of the

winemaker, together with the owner and the viticulturalist, is to analyse the unique personality of the vineyard, and

develop and maintain the ‘the distinctive characters’ that are commonly recognised as a winery’s style. Our

winemakers this time have given us a glimpse of an insider’s view.

Village Cellars

VC's New Arrivals This Autumn

Food and wallet friendly Pinot Noir!

RRP ¥3,500Origin: Marlborough, New Zealand

Varietal: Pinot Noir

Alc. 13.8%

Lawson was founded by grape growers and restaurant owners, producing food-friendly wines offering excellent value. A complex array of aromatics ranging from dark berry fruit through to savoury forest floor characters. The palate is soft and silky with exuberant berry and cherry flavours, with a full mid-palate, good length and a rich flavoursome finish. Gold Award, Marlborough Wine Show 2019.

Lawson’s Dry HillsReserve Pinot Noir 2017 (Screw cap)

CODE11264

Popular original from the eternally active ‘d’Arry’

RRP ¥2,500Origin: McLaren Vale, South Australia

Varietals: Shiraz 50%, Grenache 50%

Alc. 15.0%

Named for 3rd generation family member Fran-cis d’Arenberg Osborn, universally known as ‘d’Arry’, to honour his lifelong services to the wine industry. Highly aromatic, with pretty red fruits and exotic spice on the nose. The medium-bodied palate shows wild strawberry, dried cranberry and rhubarb flavours, with dried herb and baking spice notes supported by balanced acidity and tannins.

d’Arenbergd’Arry’s Original Grenache Shiraz 2017 (Screw cap)

CODE11396

First release of Johann Melon de Bourgogne

RRP ¥4,300Origin: Van Duzer Corridor, Willamette Valley, Oregon

Varietal: Melon de Bourgogne

Alc. 12.9%

Melon de Bourgogne is a species of Muscadet that originates from the Loire region in France. Johann Vineyards first release of this wine shows good acidity with low sugar, aromas of citrus flow-ers and a mineral feeling reminiscent of oyster shells, low alcohol and surreal viscosity. Just 73 dozen produced.

Johan VineyardsMelon de Bourgogne 2018

CODE11420

Carmenere nurtured in the Andean foothills

RRP ¥1,800Origin: Colchagua Valley, Chile

Varietals: Carmenere 85%, Tempranillo 10%, Petit Verdot

5% Alc. 13.8%

Fruit from carefully pruned vines in biodynamic vineyards in the Andes foothills, with stringent c a n o p y m a n a g e m e n t t o c o n t r o l y i e l d s . Hand-picked in select lots at full ripeness, to opti-mise extraction of aromas, flavours and colour. Aged in French oak for 14 months. Bright purple, with aromas of cloves, native trees and spicy notes. Elegant and velvety with explosive freshness.

KoyleCuvee Los Lingues Carmenere 2017

CODE11168

New sparkling arrival from Tasmania

RRP ¥3,500Origin: Coal River Valley, Tasmania

Varietal: Chardonnay 60%, Pinot Noir 40%

Alc. 11.4% Residual sugar 8.9g/L

Located 25km northeast of Hobart, Coal River Valley has been farmed by British settlers since the early 1820s. Tasmania’s cool climate and Coal Valley’s dolerite and Triassic sandstone soils add finesse and elegance. The second fermentation was aged on lees for 2 years, and after disgorging, a portion of barrel-age reserve wine was added.

Storm BaySparkling Cuvee NV

CODE11409

New look label for Mount Hector

RRP ¥1,650Origin: Wairarapa, New Zealand

Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc

Alc. 12.4%

Fruit from two relatively young, low-cropping vineyards were fermented at low temperatures to capture the pure fruit flavours and enhance com-plexity. Crisp and refreshing, showing l ime, passionfruit and gooseberry aromas with a hint of minerality. Excellent with seafood and pasta dishes, it has the structure to age for several years.

Matahiwi Estate ME Sauvignon Blanc 2019 (Screw cap)

CODE11429

NEW

NEW

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AlAll wines are 750ml unless otherwise specified. Prices do not include Consumption Tax. RRP=Recommended Retail Price.R

- 3-

G r e e t i n g s

Contents

Wine List by Grape Variety Cider & Natural WaterSparkling & ChampagneWhite Rose RedDesserts and Fortified Wine

P.13 / P21P.14P.14-17P.17P.17-21P.21

Wine List by Winery Dreamtime PassAustraliaNew Zealand California Oregon Argentina ChileChampagne

P.13P.22-36P.37-45P.46-51P.51-55P.56-57P.57-59P.59-60

Thank you for your ongoing support.

After a time when everything seemed to stop, the economy is finally starting to come to life again, though in recent

days the COVID-19 virus is becoming more active along with the movement of people. Normal daily life has been

thrown for a loop, but I hope the enjoyment of wine will help provide you with a little peace of mind.

In this issue, we talked with two very different wineries in the State of Victoria. The Pizzini family emigrated from

Italy to Australia in the 1950s and settled in the King Valley in north-eastern Victoria nearly 60 years ago. Today, they

are a leading producer of Italian style wines in Australia. In contrast, Curly Flat in the Macedon Ranges, was set up by

Phillip Moraghan who was fascinated by Burgundian wines, and searched throughout Australian for the perfect cool

climate to make his own Pinot Noir. Today, Curly Flat is one of Australia’s leading makers of Pinot Noir. We talked with

winemaker, Matt Harrop, who took over from Phillip in 2017.

Leeuwin Estate have visited Japan every year for over 30 years. But that was not possible this year, we were unable

to hold a tasting seminar with chief winemaker Tim Lovett planned for June, and instead, we hosted an online tasting

seminar connecting Tim in Margaret River with two leading young sommeliers in Tokyo, and created a video of the

event. This includes a tasting of Art Series Cabernet Sauvignon and Art Series Chardonnay from two vintages that are

10 years apart. Please enjoy a glass or two while watching the video.

A few years ago, when Egon Muller of Moselle released his ‘Kanta’ Riesling in Adelaide Hills, he said that in Australia

the character of the terroir is so distinct you could almost make your wines without having to be there. The

winemakers we talked to this time agreed a good wine is ‘an expression of the place (terroir)’. The role of the

winemaker, together with the owner and the viticulturalist, is to analyse the unique personality of the vineyard, and

develop and maintain the ‘the distinctive characters’ that are commonly recognised as a winery’s style. Our

winemakers this time have given us a glimpse of an insider’s view.

Village Cellars

VC's New Arrivals This Autumn

Food and wallet friendly Pinot Noir!

RRP ¥3,500Origin: Marlborough, New Zealand

Varietal: Pinot Noir

Alc. 13.8%

Lawson was founded by grape growers and restaurant owners, producing food-friendly wines offering excellent value. A complex array of aromatics ranging from dark berry fruit through to savoury forest floor characters. The palate is soft and silky with exuberant berry and cherry flavours, with a full mid-palate, good length and a rich flavoursome finish. Gold Award, Marlborough Wine Show 2019.

Lawson’s Dry HillsReserve Pinot Noir 2017 (Screw cap)

CODE11264

Popular original from the eternally active ‘d’Arry’

RRP ¥2,500Origin: McLaren Vale, South Australia

Varietals: Shiraz 50%, Grenache 50%

Alc. 15.0%

Named for 3rd generation family member Fran-cis d’Arenberg Osborn, universally known as ‘d’Arry’, to honour his lifelong services to the wine industry. Highly aromatic, with pretty red fruits and exotic spice on the nose. The medium-bodied palate shows wild strawberry, dried cranberry and rhubarb flavours, with dried herb and baking spice notes supported by balanced acidity and tannins.

d’Arenbergd’Arry’s Original Grenache Shiraz 2017 (Screw cap)

CODE11396

First release of Johann Melon de Bourgogne

RRP ¥4,300Origin: Van Duzer Corridor, Willamette Valley, Oregon

Varietal: Melon de Bourgogne

Alc. 12.9%

Melon de Bourgogne is a species of Muscadet that originates from the Loire region in France. Johann Vineyards first release of this wine shows good acidity with low sugar, aromas of citrus flow-ers and a mineral feeling reminiscent of oyster shells, low alcohol and surreal viscosity. Just 73 dozen produced.

Johan VineyardsMelon de Bourgogne 2018

CODE11420

Carmenere nurtured in the Andean foothills

RRP ¥1,800Origin: Colchagua Valley, Chile

Varietals: Carmenere 85%, Tempranillo 10%, Petit Verdot

5% Alc. 13.8%

Fruit from carefully pruned vines in biodynamic vineyards in the Andes foothills, with stringent c a n o p y m a n a g e m e n t t o c o n t r o l y i e l d s . Hand-picked in select lots at full ripeness, to opti-mise extraction of aromas, flavours and colour. Aged in French oak for 14 months. Bright purple, with aromas of cloves, native trees and spicy notes. Elegant and velvety with explosive freshness.

KoyleCuvee Los Lingues Carmenere 2017

CODE11168

New sparkling arrival from Tasmania

RRP ¥3,500Origin: Coal River Valley, Tasmania

Varietal: Chardonnay 60%, Pinot Noir 40%

Alc. 11.4% Residual sugar 8.9g/L

Located 25km northeast of Hobart, Coal River Valley has been farmed by British settlers since the early 1820s. Tasmania’s cool climate and Coal Valley’s dolerite and Triassic sandstone soils add finesse and elegance. The second fermentation was aged on lees for 2 years, and after disgorging, a portion of barrel-age reserve wine was added.

Storm BaySparkling Cuvee NV

CODE11409

New look label for Mount Hector

RRP ¥1,650Origin: Wairarapa, New Zealand

Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc

Alc. 12.4%

Fruit from two relatively young, low-cropping vineyards were fermented at low temperatures to capture the pure fruit flavours and enhance com-plexity. Crisp and refreshing, showing l ime, passionfruit and gooseberry aromas with a hint of minerality. Excellent with seafood and pasta dishes, it has the structure to age for several years.

Matahiwi Estate ME Sauvignon Blanc 2019 (Screw cap)

CODE11429

NEW

NEW

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VC autumn recommendationsVC autumn recommendations

Princes “Message on a Bottle” Limited Edition Release

The only Champagne in

the world to give to your loved ones

The French de Venoge Princes limited edition “Message on a Bottle” will land in Japan this autumn. The Premium Princes range (Extra Brut or Rose) features the famous carafe-shaped bottle + a Montana Colours (famous for graffiti paint) titanium white marker for writing a personal message for a loved one directly on the bottle + special presentation box. As well as a unique gift, it is great way to spring a special surprise in a restaurant.

RRP¥12,000Variety: Pinot Noir 100% Alc. 12.5% Dosage: 6.0g/L

Citrus aromas paired with strawberry and gooseber-ry flavours make this a truly wonderful Champagne. The sharp attack expresses the taste of pure Pinot Noir.

de Venoge PrincesMessage on a Bottle Rose

CODEM10877

RRP¥12,000

Variety: Pinot Noir 35%, Chardonnay 35%, Pinot Meunier 30%Alc. 12.2% Dosage: 4.0g/L

Delicate aromas with hints of spice. Fresh, elegant, very delicate, pure and salty, with a fine mousse and a long, tight and mineral finish.

de Venoge Princes Message on a Bottle Extra Brut

CODEM11161

↓Choose either Cuvée.

◀The marker will be included in the special presentation box.

* See the QR code for colour images and product details.

http://www.village-cellars.co.jp/pdf/deV_MOB2009_e.pdf

Origin: Champagne AOC, France

CODE10446

[10446] Variety: Pinot Noir 100% Alc. 13.3%[10836] Variety: Pinot Noir 100% Alc. 13.6%

Yoshiaki and Kyoko Sato make organic wines using natural techniques from fruit grown in their biodynamic Pisa Terrace Vineyard in Central Otago. Located at an altitude of 300m, the vineyard is on a terrace on the slopes of the Pisa Range overlooking Lake Dunstan, where long sunshine hours enable slow fruit ripening and the devel-opment of complex flavours. The wines are not clarified or filtered. In 2015, 40% of fruit was whole bunch fermented, then aged in oak for 20 months, producing a complex wine showing ripe tannins, fresh acid and tight structure. The 2016 has 16% whole bunch fermentation, followed by 16 months barrel aging. It shows red fruit aromas with succulent notes and supple texture. The natural acidity and pure, clear fruit flavours are pleasant and lingering.

Sato Pinot NoirPisa Terrace 2015(Screw cap)

RRP ¥7,680

Origin: Central Otago, New Zealand

The natural flavours of Pisa Terrace

CODE10836 Sato Pinot Noir

Pisa Terrace 2016(Screw cap)

RRP ¥7,500

Top: San Antonio Valley estate vineyards. Bottom: Chickens play an important role in managing the Demeter certified vineyards.

CODE11411

New friendly price!

RRP¥2,850Varietals: Sauvignon Blanc 93%, Semillon 7%

Alc. 13.4%

Austral ia’ s leading premium p r o d u c e r , L e e u w i n E s t a t e , h a s provided an outstanding price break on this new vintage. Aromas of fresh citrus fruits layered with notes of herbs and spices. A small portion was barrel fermented to add texture and complexity. Fresh and elegant, burst-ing lemon, lime and grapefruit domi-nate the palate with bright acidity and a slightly savoury line.

Leeuwin EstateSiblings Sauvignon Blanc 2019(Screw cap)

Origin: Margaret River

NEWAvailable mid-September (tentative)

NEW

Outstanding quality for the price! Chilean Pinot Noir from the Matetic Wine Group’s Matetic and Nahuen labels.

With recent advances in technology and expertise, Chilean wines today offer excellent value for money right across the price range from low to high. These Pinot Noirs highlight this quality value proposition. Matetic, a premium bou-tique winery founded in 1999, has 160 hectares of vineyards in San Antonio Valley and nearby Casablanca Valley. Since 2002, the vineyards have been farmed using organic and biodynamic practices, and in 2013 all vineyards received Demeter certification. In addition, their ‘Nahuen by Terrapura’ (a rebranding of Terrapura) range run by a family member from Matetic Wine Group, offers outstanding daily drinking bargains. Outstanding quality at each price point!

RRP¥1,200Origin: Itata Valley, Chile

Variety: Pinot Noir 100% Alc. 13.5%

400 km south of the capital Santiago, Itata Valley was the birthplace of wine-making in Chile. The favourable condi-tions, including winter rainfall, sufficient sunshine, and well-drained soil, have attracted fresh interest in recent years. This Pinot Noir from a vineyard in a mar-itime environment has a soft, silky mouthfeel. Serve lightly chilled as an aperitif.

Origin: San Antonio Valley, Chile

Varietal: Pinot Noir

Alc. 13.5%

San Antonio Valley overlooking the Pacific Ocean is a cool climate region influenced by the cold Humboldt Current. The strong sunlight and the large day to night temperature differ-ence produce mature fruit, with fruity acids and soft tannins. Well-drained slopes and the different orientations in the vineyard contribute to the complex flavours.

Nahuen ReservaEspecial Pinot Noir 2018 (Screw cap)

CODE11166

RRP¥2,800

Matetic CorralilloPinot Noir 2016 (Screw cap)

CODE10519

CODE11423

The fascinating world of skin contact

RRP¥5,400Varietal: Pinot Gris

Alc. 13.3%

Fruit is fermented in multiple lots, utiliz-ing whole berry fermentation, whole cluster fermentation, and carbonic maceration in different proportions. It is in contact with the skins between 21 and 45 days, before maturing in barrels for up to 18 months. The result is an assertive structure of tannin and acid, with fine exotic aromatics, refreshing mouthfeel and complex flavours.

Johan VineyardsPinot Gris Drueskall 2017

Origin: Van Duzer Corridor, Willamette Valley, Oregon

CODE9409

Napa’s vintage to remember 2007

RRP¥10,000Varietals: Cabernet Franc 95%, Cabernet Sauvi-

gnon 3%, Merlot 2%

Alc. 14.8%

2007 was an outstanding vintage in Napa Valley, an ideal season that now lives in legend. After aging for 12 years, this Cabernet Franc is dominated by secondary aromas including dried figs, minerals, and humus that have matured beautifully. The condensed fruit flavours have deepened, and the refined tannins give a feeling of completeness. Don't miss this special opportunity to taste the very limited re-release direct from the winery library!

McKenzie-MuellerCabernet Franc 2007

Origin: Napa Valley, CA

Limited to 60 bottles

All wines are 750ml unless otherwise specified. Prices do not include Consumption Tax.

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VC autumn recommendationsVC autumn recommendations

Princes “Message on a Bottle” Limited Edition Release

The only Champagne in

the world to give to your loved ones

The French de Venoge Princes limited edition “Message on a Bottle” will land in Japan this autumn. The Premium Princes range (Extra Brut or Rose) features the famous carafe-shaped bottle + a Montana Colours (famous for graffiti paint) titanium white marker for writing a personal message for a loved one directly on the bottle + special presentation box. As well as a unique gift, it is great way to spring a special surprise in a restaurant.

RRP¥12,000Variety: Pinot Noir 100% Alc. 12.5% Dosage: 6.0g/L

Citrus aromas paired with strawberry and gooseber-ry flavours make this a truly wonderful Champagne. The sharp attack expresses the taste of pure Pinot Noir.

de Venoge PrincesMessage on a Bottle Rose

CODEM10877

RRP¥12,000

Variety: Pinot Noir 35%, Chardonnay 35%, Pinot Meunier 30%Alc. 12.2% Dosage: 4.0g/L

Delicate aromas with hints of spice. Fresh, elegant, very delicate, pure and salty, with a fine mousse and a long, tight and mineral finish.

de Venoge Princes Message on a Bottle Extra Brut

CODEM11161

↓Choose either Cuvée.

◀The marker will be included in the special presentation box.

* See the QR code for colour images and product details.

http://www.village-cellars.co.jp/pdf/deV_MOB2009_e.pdf

Origin: Champagne AOC, France

CODE10446

[10446] Variety: Pinot Noir 100% Alc. 13.3%[10836] Variety: Pinot Noir 100% Alc. 13.6%

Yoshiaki and Kyoko Sato make organic wines using natural techniques from fruit grown in their biodynamic Pisa Terrace Vineyard in Central Otago. Located at an altitude of 300m, the vineyard is on a terrace on the slopes of the Pisa Range overlooking Lake Dunstan, where long sunshine hours enable slow fruit ripening and the devel-opment of complex flavours. The wines are not clarified or filtered. In 2015, 40% of fruit was whole bunch fermented, then aged in oak for 20 months, producing a complex wine showing ripe tannins, fresh acid and tight structure. The 2016 has 16% whole bunch fermentation, followed by 16 months barrel aging. It shows red fruit aromas with succulent notes and supple texture. The natural acidity and pure, clear fruit flavours are pleasant and lingering.

Sato Pinot NoirPisa Terrace 2015(Screw cap)

RRP ¥7,680

Origin: Central Otago, New Zealand

The natural flavours of Pisa Terrace

CODE10836 Sato Pinot Noir

Pisa Terrace 2016(Screw cap)

RRP ¥7,500

Top: San Antonio Valley estate vineyards. Bottom: Chickens play an important role in managing the Demeter certified vineyards.

CODE11411

New friendly price!

RRP¥2,850Varietals: Sauvignon Blanc 93%, Semillon 7%

Alc. 13.4%

Austral ia’ s leading premium p r o d u c e r , L e e u w i n E s t a t e , h a s provided an outstanding price break on this new vintage. Aromas of fresh citrus fruits layered with notes of herbs and spices. A small portion was barrel fermented to add texture and complexity. Fresh and elegant, burst-ing lemon, lime and grapefruit domi-nate the palate with bright acidity and a slightly savoury line.

Leeuwin EstateSiblings Sauvignon Blanc 2019(Screw cap)

Origin: Margaret River

NEWAvailable mid-September (tentative)

NEW

Outstanding quality for the price! Chilean Pinot Noir from the Matetic Wine Group’s Matetic and Nahuen labels.

With recent advances in technology and expertise, Chilean wines today offer excellent value for money right across the price range from low to high. These Pinot Noirs highlight this quality value proposition. Matetic, a premium bou-tique winery founded in 1999, has 160 hectares of vineyards in San Antonio Valley and nearby Casablanca Valley. Since 2002, the vineyards have been farmed using organic and biodynamic practices, and in 2013 all vineyards received Demeter certification. In addition, their ‘Nahuen by Terrapura’ (a rebranding of Terrapura) range run by a family member from Matetic Wine Group, offers outstanding daily drinking bargains. Outstanding quality at each price point!

RRP¥1,200Origin: Itata Valley, Chile

Variety: Pinot Noir 100% Alc. 13.5%

400 km south of the capital Santiago, Itata Valley was the birthplace of wine-making in Chile. The favourable condi-tions, including winter rainfall, sufficient sunshine, and well-drained soil, have attracted fresh interest in recent years. This Pinot Noir from a vineyard in a mar-itime environment has a soft, silky mouthfeel. Serve lightly chilled as an aperitif.

Origin: San Antonio Valley, Chile

Varietal: Pinot Noir

Alc. 13.5%

San Antonio Valley overlooking the Pacific Ocean is a cool climate region influenced by the cold Humboldt Current. The strong sunlight and the large day to night temperature differ-ence produce mature fruit, with fruity acids and soft tannins. Well-drained slopes and the different orientations in the vineyard contribute to the complex flavours.

Nahuen ReservaEspecial Pinot Noir 2018 (Screw cap)

CODE11166

RRP¥2,800

Matetic CorralilloPinot Noir 2016 (Screw cap)

CODE10519

CODE11423

The fascinating world of skin contact

RRP¥5,400Varietal: Pinot Gris

Alc. 13.3%

Fruit is fermented in multiple lots, utiliz-ing whole berry fermentation, whole cluster fermentation, and carbonic maceration in different proportions. It is in contact with the skins between 21 and 45 days, before maturing in barrels for up to 18 months. The result is an assertive structure of tannin and acid, with fine exotic aromatics, refreshing mouthfeel and complex flavours.

Johan VineyardsPinot Gris Drueskall 2017

Origin: Van Duzer Corridor, Willamette Valley, Oregon

CODE9409

Napa’s vintage to remember 2007

RRP¥10,000Varietals: Cabernet Franc 95%, Cabernet Sauvi-

gnon 3%, Merlot 2%

Alc. 14.8%

2007 was an outstanding vintage in Napa Valley, an ideal season that now lives in legend. After aging for 12 years, this Cabernet Franc is dominated by secondary aromas including dried figs, minerals, and humus that have matured beautifully. The condensed fruit flavours have deepened, and the refined tannins give a feeling of completeness. Don't miss this special opportunity to taste the very limited re-release direct from the winery library!

McKenzie-MuellerCabernet Franc 2007

Origin: Napa Valley, CA

Limited to 60 bottles

For wine information, please see www.village-cellars.co.jp.

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All wines are 750ml unless otherwise specified. Prices do not include Consumption Tax.

Pizzini family  From left: Joel (chief winemaker and viticulturalist), Fred (founder, retired from management 5 years ago), Carlo (CEO), Katrina (Head of “A tavola!” Cooking School), Natalie (brand manager), Nicole (her husband is in charge of accounting)

King Valley vineyards WineryJoel Pizzini

Katrina’s Cooking Class

What makes King Valley good for winemaking? We have a great climate with annual rainfall of 38-42 inches,

mostly in winter with some spring and summer rains. The King Valley ranges from 800 meters at Whitlands down to about 250 meters at Milawa which is about 20 minutes away from our vineyard. Our vineyards are at 300-400 meters, with a mix of cold, cool, warm areas. Add in the dynamics of the soil, from heavy, deep volcanic soils up at Whitlands and the hills around us to the clay loams and alluvials of the river flats. And the different shapes of the hills really funnel airflow in different ways ‒ I love that because it allows us to have lots of little microclimates with different weather and the temperature in the vineyard, together with the 6 or 7 different soil types.

Victoria

Great DividingRange

Melbourne ●

King Valley

King River

Pizzini ★

Pizzini RosettaSangiovese Rose 2018 (screw cap)

Origin: King Valley, Vic. Varietal: Sangiovese 100% Alc. 12.7% RRP ¥2,350

A delicate, fruity and dry Rose from a Sangiovese vineyard perfect for making Rose. Blush pink with salmon hues. The nose exudes strawberry, red cherry and raspberry notes with subtle herbal undertones, with moderate acid finishing dry and crisp. Enjoy with pizza and pasta.

Pizzini PietraRossa Sangiovese 2017 (screw cap)

Origin: King Valley, Vic. Varietal: Sangiovese 100% Alc. 13.5% RRP ¥3,150

Australian pioneer in Sangiovese, it is the 20th vintage of this flagship cuvee. 2017 was a cool summer that enabled the fruit to mature slowly. Aromas and flavours of red berries, cloves, and nutmeg, 14 months in barrels adds further complexity and layered flavours, with notes of dried tea leaves.

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In talking with Joel Pizzini ‘luck’ often came up in the conversation, reflecting a warm outlook on life. However, our conversation revealed an adventurous and innovative spirit, from the move into Italian varietals, a drive for quality in the vineyard, and an eye to the future, together with resilience in the face of numerous annual challenges of growing grapes and winemaking ‒ let alone the impact of COVID-19 and the 2019-2020 bush fires. Pizzini’s awards and rewards are truly well earned.

◆How did your family come to Australia and King Valley?Joel ―― One of my great uncles, who was the adventurer in the family, saw a

tv show and was keen to get out of post-war Italy. He was in his early 20s and while walking along the wharf found a flier that said: ‘come to Australia, there’s plenty of work and opportunity’. So he emigrated to Australia, bringing a couple of brothers with him. Lots of letters were sent to Italy to encourage the rest of the family to come, and my grandparents Robert and Rosa, who was pregnant at the time, my father Fred, uncle Ron and Robert’s mother made the voyage to Australia. Robert was a fitter and turner by trade, and was sponsored by the Australian government to help pay for his trip.

They arrived at the wharf in Melbourne, transferred to the Bonegilla migration camp (near Wodonga in north east Victoria), where my heavily pregnant grandmother said “we’re not going any further.” So rather than going to the Snowy Mountains hydro scheme*, Robert and his brothers ended up settling in Myrtleford where they got involved in farming and restaurants, before focusing primarily on farming and growing tobacco.

They basically arrived in Australia with the clothes on their back. Starting off with nothing they worked as share farmers, and saved up enough money to buy their own farms to grow tobacco which the Government was heavily subsidizing at the time to encourage land use. That’s how they arrived in the King Valley. It was very fertile land with plenty of water which tobacco really needed - primarily grown on river flats on sandy, alluvial fertile soils. We’re just lucky that grapes also thrive in the same area.

◆ When did you transition from tobacco to grapes?――Our family first planted grapes in 1978, when we could see the writing on

the wall for tobacco. Brown Bros were really starting to grow and were wiped out by a hail storm. So Ross Brown and his brothers came into the area to ask tobacco growers to start producing grapes for them, and pioneered grape growing in the region. Talking about the expansion Ross later said “we approached tobacco growers in particular, and Italian tobacco growers specifically, because they all have green thumbs and we know that they can grow anything.” The Browns had a great program for educating their growers and supporting them during the transition.

We planted 30 acres of Riesling to sell to Brown Bros ‒ and slowly added the

other internationals in over time, Chardonnay, Cabernet, and Shiraz. Riesling is a great wine from the King Valley ‒ of all the internationals it is the most consistent varietal, and we can make fantastic styles.

◆ When and why did you transition to Italian varietals?――We planted our first Nebbiolo vines in 1987 ‒ the spark was from our Italian

heritage and food. At the time my father Fred had become very good friends with the viticulturalists at Brown Bros and they would often make a little bit of wine outside work hours at our place and also share bottles that had arrived from Italy. Also, the market is so competitive for Chardonnay and other internationals, it is virtually impossible for a new region to shine. Putting our passion into our Italian varieties enabled us to stand. Once we started in 1987 we never stopped. We planted Nebbiolo, then Sangiovese, Arneis, Verduzzo, and Pinot Grigio, and began to build a portfolio of wines.

There was a lag while building our reputation with Nebbiolo and Sangiovese, we were still making Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Merlot, Cabernet and Shiraz. At that time there really wasn’t a lot of education about Italian wines, so we put a lot of effort into travelling and tastings to get our message across. We were well supported by sommeliers who were very keen to see different varietals and styles that were easy to match with food, which gave us encouragement that we were doing something right.

Between 1999 and 2004 we had strong interest, mainly for Sangiovese, which encouraged us to grow the business, planting more vineyards. We planted new clones as they became available, to keep up with new technology and styles so we could be the leaders in this field and maintain a high quality and style of wine people like to enjoy.

The next major growth came from Pinot Grigio, and we developed a great style. At that time Sauvignon Blanc was really smashing it in Australia and globally, and I looked to create a similar style. I spent time understanding what people liked about Sauvignon, how we went about picking our batches over a couple of weeks, so green, green crunchy, a little ripe, riper, to create a jigsaw puzzle of blending components, and then bringing them together to create this style. Our Sangiovese and Pinot Gris drove growth over a 10-15-year period while other wineries around us were going backwards.

We were late coming into Prosecco (Glera), about 2011. We planted 20 acres and it has been quite successful. In the early days we hand-picked and whole bunch pressed, to get nice length without astringency which can add a touch of bitterness. Treating it gently also keeps the sugar level down ‒ it’s in the 7.5 ‒ 9 g/L range.

◆With a new varietal how do you benchmark yourself?――For Sangiovese which we pioneered, we worked with Browns who helped

source vine material through their extensive network of contacts. We also started a great relationship with Alberto Antonini**, an Italian winemaking consultant. He bought a quality focus to what we were doing, building the knowledge base and management practices required, and helped start our journey in refocusing.

When I joined the business full time in 2002 Australian wines were generally floral, fruity and sweet, and relatively simple but commercially successful. I wanted my wines to be earthy, savoury, with leather and spice complexity, and coupled my philosophy with Alberto’s knowledge. At its simplest, it was about growing, picking and making, and speaking to lots of people who know more about it than me.

Among the changes we made with Alberto was cane pruning our vines to help manage our yields ‒ they are more consistent and easier to manage. Also, our approach to thinning grapes and leaves to get filtered light through the canopy, all aimed at getting the grapes to mature, the flavours, the seeds, lignification of the

Alfredo (Fred) Pizzini was a child when he arrived in Australia with his parents in 1956, and worked with them, his wife Katrina and his brother Rinaldo when they planted their first vines on former tobacco fields in King Valley in 1978, as contract growers for Brown Brothers. Alfredo and Katrina planted their first Italian varietal in 1987, and made their first wine under the Pizzini label in 1994. Over time the Pizzini estate has grown to 200 acres of vineyards producing 30,000 cases a year, and their four children joined the business. Today Carlo Pizzini is CEO, his sister Natalie is marketing manager, and sister Nicole’s husband works in accounts. Alfredo took a step back from managing the vineyards 5 years ago, while his wife Katrina runs the successful A tavola! Cooking School at the winery. I talked with Joel Pizzini, chief winemaker and viticulturalist.

<Interviewer: Dion Lenting, Kiwi Copy, July 2020>

*Snowy Mountains Scheme: Australia’s largest water resource development (hydropower and irrigation) built between 1949 and 1974.

** Alberto Antonini: Born in Tuscany, since 1997 he has worked as a winemaking consultant. Selected as one of the world’s top 5 consultants by Decanter wine magazine, he focuses on winemaking that expresses regional characteristics.

canes, because the tannin structure of the Italian varieties is so important to the integrity of the wine. If you get 2 percent greenness and rawness in the tannins it makes them edgy and uncomfortable. Shiraz is much more forgiving, you can do almost anything to it and it is still a drinkable, easy-going wine.

Then getting the harvest days right, not picking the fruit too ripe or under ripe. For me the perfect alcohol balance for a wine is 13.5-13.8 per cent. I try to avoid going over 14 per cent, because the alcohol aroma starts to override the other flavours in the wine.

◆How have you evolved your approach in the vineyard?―― More recently, I’m working with Pedro Parra, a Chilean who works as a

‘terroir specialist’. His gift and what he has trained himself in is tasting wines and then going and digging a hole two meters down in the vineyard, analysing the roots and the soil to understand what they are feeding on, and why the wine tastes like it does. We are basically doing a terroir survey of our whole vineyard which has been very insightful ‒ for example, this site will give you tight astringent wines because of the powdery soil structure, whereas over here you will have more floral fruit.

Our vineyards were all set up as large 5 to 10-acre plots to maintain the commercial realities of our business, and for a long time we identified certain sections with different qualities of grapes. While we picked them as separate parcels, we are now upping the ante across the whole vineyard. For example, the Sangiovese from the river flat primarily goes into Rose - it has low phenolics and beautiful aromas so it is perfect for that style. Medium sites are suited for blending with Shiraz. If you listen to them, the different clones and qualities are just speaking to me ‘make me like this’, and the result is this beautiful range of Sangiovese wines that celebrate the variety, and it makes my life so much easier when we do that. It is the sum of experience over time.

Pedro has enabled us to fine-tune the focus, with GPS marked areas through all the vineyards that we handpick. We are also finding pockets on different soil types that ripen earlier, and different conditions within the soil so we pick that section out and then treat the fruit in separate batches in the winery. Finding patches of grapes that are unique to our vineyards enables us to keep producing unique wines. Looking 10 years out, I am keen on making terroir-based, small batch, highly individual wines.

◆What impact did COVID-19 and the bush fires have on Pizzini?―― COVID hasn’t been much fun. Melbourne is shut down which basically

shuts us down because most customers for our wines, the cellar door and regional tourism comes from Melbourne. We were lucky to get the harvest in and

processed, we were looking down the barrel of being closed down, and Wine Australia and Wine Victoria lobbied hard to keep wineries open as an essential service.

We were also lucky in King Valley with the bush fires which came close, and there was low level smoke impact. We made all our white wines and Rose. I chose not to pick any reds because I felt it was risky with the way smoke compounds extract into the wine during fermentation on skins. With white wines we just pressed lightly and got good juice ‒ so the extraction rate was 75 percent of a normal year, and that maintained good quality.

◆Is the next generation coming into the business?―― I have about 10 nephews and nieces, and some are just old enough to

start doing work experience. My sister Nicole’s daughter is helping my mother Katrina in her very successful cooking school. My sister Natalie’s son is working in the vineyard with me and our team, and is showing good interest. As one of the family members working in the business it is an extremely important duty to foster that interest and desire, and give them the opportunity should they want to work in the business in the area they feel their skills lie.

Immigrants from across Europe arrived in the 19th century, pioneering the planting of grapes for wine in new regions, made wines we now know well, and began exporting them. This has led to trade friction and restrictions over the use of names such as Port, Champagne, and Prosecco. For example, in the future if a great sake is made in Australia, it cannot be called ‘Australian sake’, and for the same reason, we can no longer use the description ‘Australian Prosecco’.

《From Village Cellars》

Our Feature Story : Part 16

Pizzini (King Valley, Victoria)Pioneer in the cultivation and spread of Italian varietals in Australia―― Joel Pizzini (chief winemaker and viticulturalist)

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Pizzini family  From left: Joel (chief winemaker and viticulturalist), Fred (founder, retired from management 5 years ago), Carlo (CEO), Katrina (Head of “A tavola!” Cooking School), Natalie (brand manager), Nicole (her husband is in charge of accounting)

King Valley vineyards WineryJoel Pizzini

Katrina’s Cooking Class

What makes King Valley good for winemaking? We have a great climate with annual rainfall of 38-42 inches,

mostly in winter with some spring and summer rains. The King Valley ranges from 800 meters at Whitlands down to about 250 meters at Milawa which is about 20 minutes away from our vineyard. Our vineyards are at 300-400 meters, with a mix of cold, cool, warm areas. Add in the dynamics of the soil, from heavy, deep volcanic soils up at Whitlands and the hills around us to the clay loams and alluvials of the river flats. And the different shapes of the hills really funnel airflow in different ways ‒ I love that because it allows us to have lots of little microclimates with different weather and the temperature in the vineyard, together with the 6 or 7 different soil types.

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Pizzini RosettaSangiovese Rose 2018 (screw cap)

Origin: King Valley, Vic. Varietal: Sangiovese 100% Alc. 12.7% RRP ¥2,350

A delicate, fruity and dry Rose from a Sangiovese vineyard perfect for making Rose. Blush pink with salmon hues. The nose exudes strawberry, red cherry and raspberry notes with subtle herbal undertones, with moderate acid finishing dry and crisp. Enjoy with pizza and pasta.

Pizzini PietraRossa Sangiovese 2017 (screw cap)

Origin: King Valley, Vic. Varietal: Sangiovese 100% Alc. 13.5% RRP ¥3,150

Australian pioneer in Sangiovese, it is the 20th vintage of this flagship cuvee. 2017 was a cool summer that enabled the fruit to mature slowly. Aromas and flavours of red berries, cloves, and nutmeg, 14 months in barrels adds further complexity and layered flavours, with notes of dried tea leaves.

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In talking with Joel Pizzini ‘luck’ often came up in the conversation, reflecting a warm outlook on life. However, our conversation revealed an adventurous and innovative spirit, from the move into Italian varietals, a drive for quality in the vineyard, and an eye to the future, together with resilience in the face of numerous annual challenges of growing grapes and winemaking ‒ let alone the impact of COVID-19 and the 2019-2020 bush fires. Pizzini’s awards and rewards are truly well earned.

◆How did your family come to Australia and King Valley?Joel ―― One of my great uncles, who was the adventurer in the family, saw a

tv show and was keen to get out of post-war Italy. He was in his early 20s and while walking along the wharf found a flier that said: ‘come to Australia, there’s plenty of work and opportunity’. So he emigrated to Australia, bringing a couple of brothers with him. Lots of letters were sent to Italy to encourage the rest of the family to come, and my grandparents Robert and Rosa, who was pregnant at the time, my father Fred, uncle Ron and Robert’s mother made the voyage to Australia. Robert was a fitter and turner by trade, and was sponsored by the Australian government to help pay for his trip.

They arrived at the wharf in Melbourne, transferred to the Bonegilla migration camp (near Wodonga in north east Victoria), where my heavily pregnant grandmother said “we’re not going any further.” So rather than going to the Snowy Mountains hydro scheme*, Robert and his brothers ended up settling in Myrtleford where they got involved in farming and restaurants, before focusing primarily on farming and growing tobacco.

They basically arrived in Australia with the clothes on their back. Starting off with nothing they worked as share farmers, and saved up enough money to buy their own farms to grow tobacco which the Government was heavily subsidizing at the time to encourage land use. That’s how they arrived in the King Valley. It was very fertile land with plenty of water which tobacco really needed - primarily grown on river flats on sandy, alluvial fertile soils. We’re just lucky that grapes also thrive in the same area.

◆ When did you transition from tobacco to grapes?――Our family first planted grapes in 1978, when we could see the writing on

the wall for tobacco. Brown Bros were really starting to grow and were wiped out by a hail storm. So Ross Brown and his brothers came into the area to ask tobacco growers to start producing grapes for them, and pioneered grape growing in the region. Talking about the expansion Ross later said “we approached tobacco growers in particular, and Italian tobacco growers specifically, because they all have green thumbs and we know that they can grow anything.” The Browns had a great program for educating their growers and supporting them during the transition.

We planted 30 acres of Riesling to sell to Brown Bros ‒ and slowly added the

other internationals in over time, Chardonnay, Cabernet, and Shiraz. Riesling is a great wine from the King Valley ‒ of all the internationals it is the most consistent varietal, and we can make fantastic styles.

◆ When and why did you transition to Italian varietals?――We planted our first Nebbiolo vines in 1987 ‒ the spark was from our Italian

heritage and food. At the time my father Fred had become very good friends with the viticulturalists at Brown Bros and they would often make a little bit of wine outside work hours at our place and also share bottles that had arrived from Italy. Also, the market is so competitive for Chardonnay and other internationals, it is virtually impossible for a new region to shine. Putting our passion into our Italian varieties enabled us to stand. Once we started in 1987 we never stopped. We planted Nebbiolo, then Sangiovese, Arneis, Verduzzo, and Pinot Grigio, and began to build a portfolio of wines.

There was a lag while building our reputation with Nebbiolo and Sangiovese, we were still making Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Merlot, Cabernet and Shiraz. At that time there really wasn’t a lot of education about Italian wines, so we put a lot of effort into travelling and tastings to get our message across. We were well supported by sommeliers who were very keen to see different varietals and styles that were easy to match with food, which gave us encouragement that we were doing something right.

Between 1999 and 2004 we had strong interest, mainly for Sangiovese, which encouraged us to grow the business, planting more vineyards. We planted new clones as they became available, to keep up with new technology and styles so we could be the leaders in this field and maintain a high quality and style of wine people like to enjoy.

The next major growth came from Pinot Grigio, and we developed a great style. At that time Sauvignon Blanc was really smashing it in Australia and globally, and I looked to create a similar style. I spent time understanding what people liked about Sauvignon, how we went about picking our batches over a couple of weeks, so green, green crunchy, a little ripe, riper, to create a jigsaw puzzle of blending components, and then bringing them together to create this style. Our Sangiovese and Pinot Gris drove growth over a 10-15-year period while other wineries around us were going backwards.

We were late coming into Prosecco (Glera), about 2011. We planted 20 acres and it has been quite successful. In the early days we hand-picked and whole bunch pressed, to get nice length without astringency which can add a touch of bitterness. Treating it gently also keeps the sugar level down ‒ it’s in the 7.5 ‒ 9 g/L range.

◆With a new varietal how do you benchmark yourself?――For Sangiovese which we pioneered, we worked with Browns who helped

source vine material through their extensive network of contacts. We also started a great relationship with Alberto Antonini**, an Italian winemaking consultant. He bought a quality focus to what we were doing, building the knowledge base and management practices required, and helped start our journey in refocusing.

When I joined the business full time in 2002 Australian wines were generally floral, fruity and sweet, and relatively simple but commercially successful. I wanted my wines to be earthy, savoury, with leather and spice complexity, and coupled my philosophy with Alberto’s knowledge. At its simplest, it was about growing, picking and making, and speaking to lots of people who know more about it than me.

Among the changes we made with Alberto was cane pruning our vines to help manage our yields ‒ they are more consistent and easier to manage. Also, our approach to thinning grapes and leaves to get filtered light through the canopy, all aimed at getting the grapes to mature, the flavours, the seeds, lignification of the

Alfredo (Fred) Pizzini was a child when he arrived in Australia with his parents in 1956, and worked with them, his wife Katrina and his brother Rinaldo when they planted their first vines on former tobacco fields in King Valley in 1978, as contract growers for Brown Brothers. Alfredo and Katrina planted their first Italian varietal in 1987, and made their first wine under the Pizzini label in 1994. Over time the Pizzini estate has grown to 200 acres of vineyards producing 30,000 cases a year, and their four children joined the business. Today Carlo Pizzini is CEO, his sister Natalie is marketing manager, and sister Nicole’s husband works in accounts. Alfredo took a step back from managing the vineyards 5 years ago, while his wife Katrina runs the successful A tavola! Cooking School at the winery. I talked with Joel Pizzini, chief winemaker and viticulturalist.

<Interviewer: Dion Lenting, Kiwi Copy, July 2020>

*Snowy Mountains Scheme: Australia’s largest water resource development (hydropower and irrigation) built between 1949 and 1974.

** Alberto Antonini: Born in Tuscany, since 1997 he has worked as a winemaking consultant. Selected as one of the world’s top 5 consultants by Decanter wine magazine, he focuses on winemaking that expresses regional characteristics.

canes, because the tannin structure of the Italian varieties is so important to the integrity of the wine. If you get 2 percent greenness and rawness in the tannins it makes them edgy and uncomfortable. Shiraz is much more forgiving, you can do almost anything to it and it is still a drinkable, easy-going wine.

Then getting the harvest days right, not picking the fruit too ripe or under ripe. For me the perfect alcohol balance for a wine is 13.5-13.8 per cent. I try to avoid going over 14 per cent, because the alcohol aroma starts to override the other flavours in the wine.

◆How have you evolved your approach in the vineyard?―― More recently, I’m working with Pedro Parra, a Chilean who works as a

‘terroir specialist’. His gift and what he has trained himself in is tasting wines and then going and digging a hole two meters down in the vineyard, analysing the roots and the soil to understand what they are feeding on, and why the wine tastes like it does. We are basically doing a terroir survey of our whole vineyard which has been very insightful ‒ for example, this site will give you tight astringent wines because of the powdery soil structure, whereas over here you will have more floral fruit.

Our vineyards were all set up as large 5 to 10-acre plots to maintain the commercial realities of our business, and for a long time we identified certain sections with different qualities of grapes. While we picked them as separate parcels, we are now upping the ante across the whole vineyard. For example, the Sangiovese from the river flat primarily goes into Rose - it has low phenolics and beautiful aromas so it is perfect for that style. Medium sites are suited for blending with Shiraz. If you listen to them, the different clones and qualities are just speaking to me ‘make me like this’, and the result is this beautiful range of Sangiovese wines that celebrate the variety, and it makes my life so much easier when we do that. It is the sum of experience over time.

Pedro has enabled us to fine-tune the focus, with GPS marked areas through all the vineyards that we handpick. We are also finding pockets on different soil types that ripen earlier, and different conditions within the soil so we pick that section out and then treat the fruit in separate batches in the winery. Finding patches of grapes that are unique to our vineyards enables us to keep producing unique wines. Looking 10 years out, I am keen on making terroir-based, small batch, highly individual wines.

◆What impact did COVID-19 and the bush fires have on Pizzini?―― COVID hasn’t been much fun. Melbourne is shut down which basically

shuts us down because most customers for our wines, the cellar door and regional tourism comes from Melbourne. We were lucky to get the harvest in and

processed, we were looking down the barrel of being closed down, and Wine Australia and Wine Victoria lobbied hard to keep wineries open as an essential service.

We were also lucky in King Valley with the bush fires which came close, and there was low level smoke impact. We made all our white wines and Rose. I chose not to pick any reds because I felt it was risky with the way smoke compounds extract into the wine during fermentation on skins. With white wines we just pressed lightly and got good juice ‒ so the extraction rate was 75 percent of a normal year, and that maintained good quality.

◆Is the next generation coming into the business?―― I have about 10 nephews and nieces, and some are just old enough to

start doing work experience. My sister Nicole’s daughter is helping my mother Katrina in her very successful cooking school. My sister Natalie’s son is working in the vineyard with me and our team, and is showing good interest. As one of the family members working in the business it is an extremely important duty to foster that interest and desire, and give them the opportunity should they want to work in the business in the area they feel their skills lie.

Immigrants from across Europe arrived in the 19th century, pioneering the planting of grapes for wine in new regions, made wines we now know well, and began exporting them. This has led to trade friction and restrictions over the use of names such as Port, Champagne, and Prosecco. For example, in the future if a great sake is made in Australia, it cannot be called ‘Australian sake’, and for the same reason, we can no longer use the description ‘Australian Prosecco’.

《From Village Cellars》

Our Feature Story : Part 16

Pizzini (King Valley, Victoria)Pioneer in the cultivation and spread of Italian varietals in Australia―― Joel Pizzini (chief winemaker and viticulturalist)

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PhotoTop left: Winery owner Jenifer KolkkaAbove right: Pilot Noir vineyards showing the lyre trellis and windmill for powerBottom left: Matt Harrop (3rd from left) and staffBottom right: Pinot Noir vineyard showing lyre trellis (Block 98)

Matt Harrop (Chief Winemaker)

Curly Flat Chardonnay 2016 (screw cap)

Origin: Macedon Ranges, Vic. Varietal: Chardonnay Alc. 13.1% RRP¥7,000

Refreshing aromas of white flowers and citrus are framed by notes of figs and spice. Powerfully elegant citrus driven palate, with grapefruit leading the charge. Seamless structure and mineral acidity, with 18 months in French oak (37% new) adding complexity and length. Wine Reviewer 95pts/Wine Business Magazine 94pts

Curly Flat Pinot Noir 2015 (screw cap)

Origin: Macedon Ranges, Vic. Varietal: Pinot Noir Alc. 14.1% RRP¥8,200

Curly Flat’s flagship wine. From an exceptional growing season, producing powerful fruit wrapped around a core of great acidity. Violets, black cherries and wild raspberry swirl as scents of undergrowth and potpourri enhance complexity on the rich, fragrant and savoury nose. Recommended drinking 2020-2035. James Halliday 95pts.

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◆Matt, how long have you been in the Macedon area?The first vintage I made in Macedon was in

2005 at Shadowfax. My wife and I bought a little farm here about 15 years ago, and we planted our own small Chardonnay vineyard. We moved up to our farm full time 10 years ago, and I started working at Curly Flat in October 2017 when Phillip left. When I arrived the ’16 and ’17 Pinots were in barrels, and we finished maturation and bottling, so 2018 onwards has been under my control. For me, to be able to jump into a job where there is an established vineyard, planted in a great place has been a real treat. I’ve loved the last 3 years and look forward to the rest of my life here.

◆What makes Macedon and Curly Flat ideal for Pinot Noir?The farm ranges between 500 and 550 meters in altitude. It is 7 degrees now and

the high will be 9 degrees ‒ it is the middle of winter. But in summer we rarely get temperatures in the 30s, in January you might get a short heatwave, but nothing is happening in the vineyard, as veraison hasn’t started. And every night the temperature drops and the vines switch off, so we get this longer, slower even ripening which Pinot Noir loves. We can hang things out, get good alcohol and still have high natural acidity, with pure, striking fruit characters. A hallmark of Curly Flat over the years is a beautiful, aromatic presence and lovely even ripening on the palate with wonderful natural acidity and tannin structure, so they age very well.

◆What are you changing in the vineyard?We are not doing anything dramatically different, we are just keeping an eye

on a wonderful vineyard that is a perfect site for growing Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Gris. We do things traditionally, trying to step lightly on the land.

We did an extensive soil survey in January 2018, digging holes to analyse the different soils throughout the vineyard which was valuable. It gave us the confidence from 2018 to bottle a couple of parcels of separate wines from distinct parts of the vineyard, that we labelled Western and Central, making just 100 dozen of each. The Western bottling is from the western boundary, which has an easterly aspect with deep red, very fragrant soils. The wine is very fragrant as the vines don’t get any sun after 3 in the afternoon, and enjoy a longer, slower ripening which gives red characters, and supple, soft tannins. The bottling from the Central planting is from the oldest vines on the property, the first Phillip planted. They are north facing with more sun exposure, on very degraded basalt soils, have a lot more tannin which suits a higher percentage of whole bunch in fermentation, creating a savoury, spicy wine with greater aging potential than the western block fruit.

Both wines go into the Estate blend as well, creating a balance which displays the aromatics of the Western block and the power of the Central block. One of the things we all love about wine is we are seeing a theme from those blocks just as we are seeing from the Curly Flat estate, and the added complexity of vintage variations. It is an on-going journey for us as we keep learning and understanding more about the vineyard, to make a more genuine expression of Curly Flat. And we continue to change our farming based on soil type and vineyard aspect.

◆What is your philosophy in the winery?My first vintage was in New Zealand in 1998, working at Nobilos. Every year

since then as I went through university and worked all over the place, and in every job in the winery, I’ve gone through phases where the more you do the better things are, exploring different ideas on extraction and oak type. Only in the last 5 to 10 years a light switched on in my head that ‘the vineyard is the arbiter of quality’. Today, a large part of winemaking is knowing when to do nothing ‒ you can only think that way if your fruit is very good and all the processes in the winery don’t impinge on that quality.

One of things I bought to Curly Flat is a more consistent approach in the winery. We still do experiments and try different coopers, times on skins and pump-overs and bits and pieces, but our overriding philosophy in the winery is to be very simple. Doing this for 5 to 10 years will give a very clear ‘sense of place’ of a mature vineyard in the Macedon Ranges. 80 per cent of what we do is consistent every year ‒ gentle extraction, natural ferments, 16 months in fine-grain French oak, and everything else comes from the vineyard. We assume we are not going to have big crops and big swings in crops. Curly Flat has always been a masculine, structured Pinot, and we enjoy the high-quality tannins and tannic structure grown in this vineyard, so we will continue to do more pump overs and less plunging, more whole berries ‒ extracting gently.

There has been a bit of fear of tannin in Australia, backing away from tannic Pinots over the last decade, people looking for florally, bright, aromatic, spicy, soft, slurpy styles of Pinot which are wonderful to drink on release. But the greatest Pinots have one thing in common which is a ‘wonderful structure’ that can only be got from tannins. So we will continue to grow tannins, and be very careful extracting them.

◆How do you approach individual parcels in the winery?We are lucky to have a deep heritage to look back on. Phillip kept very detailed

records of where fruit was picked, how the wines were made, which barrels treatments he used, so we can look through the cellar and our library of wines and explore in detail the ways wines we really like were made to produce the flavours they present.

In 2018 we had 23 different parcels and pickings of Pinot, selected down to the rows they come from, which we fermented separately. In 2019 we modified that because of the soil survey. For example, in one block we identified a patch of 400-million-year-old Ordovician soil which is the oldest on the estate, and picked the 7 rows that grow on it separately. It is no surprise the wine tastes very different ‒ it still gives us a buzz as we learn and better understand these complexing factors.

In the winery it is a cliché that once you blend a wine you can’t unblend it, so it is all about keeping parcels in smaller quantities, big enough to generate the thermal mass required for fermenting ‒ our smallest fermenters are about 1.5 tons and our largest 5 tons. In 2018 we had 18 ferments, in 2019 we had 20, and in 2020 we had 12, because the yield was so low. It is part of our quest to make better wine and a purer expression of Curly Flat.

In the winery things are pretty basic. Everything is hand harvested, every berry goes over the sorting table to pull out the odd imperfection, we press it gently, we don’t have a crusher so nothing is crushed. We are aiming for as much whole fruit as we can, depending on the part of the vineyard we will sort out some fruit to go on top of the fermenter in whole bunches.

Partners Phillip Moraghan and Jenifer Kolkka began development of Curly Flat in 1989 on a greenfield site in Macedon that they identified as ideal for growing the early ripening varieties of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. They planted their first vines in 1992 and made their first vintage in 1998. Jenifer became sole owner in 2017, and under her leadership the winery’s reputation for high-quality winemaking continues, with a growing focus on Pinot Noir. We spoke with winemaker Matt Harrop who joined Curly Flat in 2017. <Interviewer: Dion Lenting, Kiwi Copy, July 2020>

Our extraction is very gentle, once ferment kicks off we pump over once or twice a day for the first two-thirds of fermentation, then plunge a couple of times for the backend of fermentation. The wines are pressed after 3 or 4 weeks and left to settle, then go into barrels for a natural malolactic fermentation and are just left alone. So the winemaking is very simple, but it can be because we put so much effort and time into the vineyard.

◆How do you approach Chardonnay?Macedon Chardonnays have a flavour spectrum that starts with citrus/

grapefruit characters close to harvest, then into white stone fruit, and as it gets too ripe yellow stone fruit, and orange tropical fruits if you pick very late. We like the white stone fruit spectrum, a touch of grapefruit, nectarine and white peach. There are not a lot of places in Australia where we can grow Chardonnay fruit with these flavours because we ripen very slowly.

Our Chardonnay is hand harvested in 7 to 8 separate picks, usually close to each other, whole bunch pressed, settled overnight, the cloudy juice is racked into barrels with up to 25 percent new oak. We use large format oak hogsheads and puncheons rather than barriques, indigenous ferment, and in years like 2020 encourage the malo to go through in spring, so there will be very little acidity.

◆How did COVID-19 and the bushfires impact Curly Flat?Currently the city of Melbourne is under stage 3 lockdown ‒ stay at home,

restaurants are closed except for takeaway food. Here in Macedon and Curly Flat we are still in stage 2 which is social distancing, but the vibe is getting worse each day. They may soon lock down the whole state ‒ and we can’t travel interstate to New South Wales. It is devastating for our friends in hospitality who won’t recover from this. The first wave in mid-March we had social distancing and have now got used to it, hand sanitizer and other measures that were new to us. COVID-19 didn’t affect harvest, we just had to be careful of distancing, and got the grapes in.

When you think of what has happened in other wine regions in Australia with the bushfires in December and January, they didn’t affect us thankfully, as we are quite open here, and aren’t surrounded by bush, so we had no smoke effect. However vintage 2020 produced a tiny crop, the result of overcast, wet and windy conditions in November and December that unsettled flowering, producing both low bunch numbers and low bunch weight. It affected the

whole of southern Australia from the eastern seaboard, the Hunter, the Canberra region, across southern Victoria and into South Australia. We have a tiny crop and are very happy with the quality, but we really are just waiting for 2020 to go away.

◆What does the future hold for curly Flat?We can’t see any lessening in demand for Pinot. We know it is very specific to

where it grows in France and around the world. It can only grow it in cool places ‒ in Australia that is southern Victoria or Tasmania. We have 14 hectares of vines, and starting in 2019 through 2021 will plant an extra 5 hectares, all in Pinot Noir. Our 2019 planting is 100 percent MV6, the 2020 planting will include new French clones to give us more aromatics. Over time they should enable us to expand production by 2000 dozen a year.

A leading Australian maker of Pinot Noirs, Curly Flat is a boutique winery that has produced high-quality wines since its first vintage in 1998. Winemaker Matt Harrop, who took over from founder/winemaker Phillip Moraghan in 2017, works with owner Jenifer Kolkka who financially supported its early development working as a director of a major bank. Matt applies an extensive knowledge from 15 years of winemaking in the Macedon Ranges region, to further refining the Curly Flat identity and quality. We look forward to tasting the future evolution of Curly Flat wines.

《From Village Cellars》

MV6: The original source of Australian Pinot NoirThe growing interest in Pinot Noir in Australia has put a spotlight on the MV6 (Mother

Vine 6) clone. James Busby is reputed to have been bought cuttings from the Clos de Vougeot to Australia in 1831, in the collection of vines he planted in Botany Bay. In the 1830s, cuttings from that stock found their way to Kelman and Irrawang vineyards in the Hunter Valley, and subsequently Maurice O’Shea planted it at Mount Pleasant in 1921, where he often blended it with Shiraz. The Mount Pleasant planting is the source of all MV6 in Australia today. Colin Preece, head winemaker at Seppelt Great Western, introduced MV6 in Victoria in the late 1960s, including to his friend John Middleton who planted it at Mount Mary in the Yarra Valley in 1971, as did Bailey Carrodus at Yarra Yering and Nat White at Main Ridge on the Mornington Peninsula. At Curly Flat, it was planted in the first block in 1992. Today it is the most widely planted Pinot Noir clone in Australia.

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Curly Flat (Macedon Ranges, Victoria)Australian Pinot Noir expresses a new terroir ― Matt Harrop (Chief Winemaker)

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PhotoTop left: Winery owner Jenifer KolkkaAbove right: Pilot Noir vineyards showing the lyre trellis and windmill for powerBottom left: Matt Harrop (3rd from left) and staffBottom right: Pinot Noir vineyard showing lyre trellis (Block 98)

Matt Harrop (Chief Winemaker)

Curly Flat Chardonnay 2016 (screw cap)

Origin: Macedon Ranges, Vic. Varietal: Chardonnay Alc. 13.1% RRP¥7,000

Refreshing aromas of white flowers and citrus are framed by notes of figs and spice. Powerfully elegant citrus driven palate, with grapefruit leading the charge. Seamless structure and mineral acidity, with 18 months in French oak (37% new) adding complexity and length. Wine Reviewer 95pts/Wine Business Magazine 94pts

Curly Flat Pinot Noir 2015 (screw cap)

Origin: Macedon Ranges, Vic. Varietal: Pinot Noir Alc. 14.1% RRP¥8,200

Curly Flat’s flagship wine. From an exceptional growing season, producing powerful fruit wrapped around a core of great acidity. Violets, black cherries and wild raspberry swirl as scents of undergrowth and potpourri enhance complexity on the rich, fragrant and savoury nose. Recommended drinking 2020-2035. James Halliday 95pts.

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◆Matt, how long have you been in the Macedon area?The first vintage I made in Macedon was in

2005 at Shadowfax. My wife and I bought a little farm here about 15 years ago, and we planted our own small Chardonnay vineyard. We moved up to our farm full time 10 years ago, and I started working at Curly Flat in October 2017 when Phillip left. When I arrived the ’16 and ’17 Pinots were in barrels, and we finished maturation and bottling, so 2018 onwards has been under my control. For me, to be able to jump into a job where there is an established vineyard, planted in a great place has been a real treat. I’ve loved the last 3 years and look forward to the rest of my life here.

◆What makes Macedon and Curly Flat ideal for Pinot Noir?The farm ranges between 500 and 550 meters in altitude. It is 7 degrees now and

the high will be 9 degrees ‒ it is the middle of winter. But in summer we rarely get temperatures in the 30s, in January you might get a short heatwave, but nothing is happening in the vineyard, as veraison hasn’t started. And every night the temperature drops and the vines switch off, so we get this longer, slower even ripening which Pinot Noir loves. We can hang things out, get good alcohol and still have high natural acidity, with pure, striking fruit characters. A hallmark of Curly Flat over the years is a beautiful, aromatic presence and lovely even ripening on the palate with wonderful natural acidity and tannin structure, so they age very well.

◆What are you changing in the vineyard?We are not doing anything dramatically different, we are just keeping an eye

on a wonderful vineyard that is a perfect site for growing Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Gris. We do things traditionally, trying to step lightly on the land.

We did an extensive soil survey in January 2018, digging holes to analyse the different soils throughout the vineyard which was valuable. It gave us the confidence from 2018 to bottle a couple of parcels of separate wines from distinct parts of the vineyard, that we labelled Western and Central, making just 100 dozen of each. The Western bottling is from the western boundary, which has an easterly aspect with deep red, very fragrant soils. The wine is very fragrant as the vines don’t get any sun after 3 in the afternoon, and enjoy a longer, slower ripening which gives red characters, and supple, soft tannins. The bottling from the Central planting is from the oldest vines on the property, the first Phillip planted. They are north facing with more sun exposure, on very degraded basalt soils, have a lot more tannin which suits a higher percentage of whole bunch in fermentation, creating a savoury, spicy wine with greater aging potential than the western block fruit.

Both wines go into the Estate blend as well, creating a balance which displays the aromatics of the Western block and the power of the Central block. One of the things we all love about wine is we are seeing a theme from those blocks just as we are seeing from the Curly Flat estate, and the added complexity of vintage variations. It is an on-going journey for us as we keep learning and understanding more about the vineyard, to make a more genuine expression of Curly Flat. And we continue to change our farming based on soil type and vineyard aspect.

◆What is your philosophy in the winery?My first vintage was in New Zealand in 1998, working at Nobilos. Every year

since then as I went through university and worked all over the place, and in every job in the winery, I’ve gone through phases where the more you do the better things are, exploring different ideas on extraction and oak type. Only in the last 5 to 10 years a light switched on in my head that ‘the vineyard is the arbiter of quality’. Today, a large part of winemaking is knowing when to do nothing ‒ you can only think that way if your fruit is very good and all the processes in the winery don’t impinge on that quality.

One of things I bought to Curly Flat is a more consistent approach in the winery. We still do experiments and try different coopers, times on skins and pump-overs and bits and pieces, but our overriding philosophy in the winery is to be very simple. Doing this for 5 to 10 years will give a very clear ‘sense of place’ of a mature vineyard in the Macedon Ranges. 80 per cent of what we do is consistent every year ‒ gentle extraction, natural ferments, 16 months in fine-grain French oak, and everything else comes from the vineyard. We assume we are not going to have big crops and big swings in crops. Curly Flat has always been a masculine, structured Pinot, and we enjoy the high-quality tannins and tannic structure grown in this vineyard, so we will continue to do more pump overs and less plunging, more whole berries ‒ extracting gently.

There has been a bit of fear of tannin in Australia, backing away from tannic Pinots over the last decade, people looking for florally, bright, aromatic, spicy, soft, slurpy styles of Pinot which are wonderful to drink on release. But the greatest Pinots have one thing in common which is a ‘wonderful structure’ that can only be got from tannins. So we will continue to grow tannins, and be very careful extracting them.

◆How do you approach individual parcels in the winery?We are lucky to have a deep heritage to look back on. Phillip kept very detailed

records of where fruit was picked, how the wines were made, which barrels treatments he used, so we can look through the cellar and our library of wines and explore in detail the ways wines we really like were made to produce the flavours they present.

In 2018 we had 23 different parcels and pickings of Pinot, selected down to the rows they come from, which we fermented separately. In 2019 we modified that because of the soil survey. For example, in one block we identified a patch of 400-million-year-old Ordovician soil which is the oldest on the estate, and picked the 7 rows that grow on it separately. It is no surprise the wine tastes very different ‒ it still gives us a buzz as we learn and better understand these complexing factors.

In the winery it is a cliché that once you blend a wine you can’t unblend it, so it is all about keeping parcels in smaller quantities, big enough to generate the thermal mass required for fermenting ‒ our smallest fermenters are about 1.5 tons and our largest 5 tons. In 2018 we had 18 ferments, in 2019 we had 20, and in 2020 we had 12, because the yield was so low. It is part of our quest to make better wine and a purer expression of Curly Flat.

In the winery things are pretty basic. Everything is hand harvested, every berry goes over the sorting table to pull out the odd imperfection, we press it gently, we don’t have a crusher so nothing is crushed. We are aiming for as much whole fruit as we can, depending on the part of the vineyard we will sort out some fruit to go on top of the fermenter in whole bunches.

Partners Phillip Moraghan and Jenifer Kolkka began development of Curly Flat in 1989 on a greenfield site in Macedon that they identified as ideal for growing the early ripening varieties of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. They planted their first vines in 1992 and made their first vintage in 1998. Jenifer became sole owner in 2017, and under her leadership the winery’s reputation for high-quality winemaking continues, with a growing focus on Pinot Noir. We spoke with winemaker Matt Harrop who joined Curly Flat in 2017. <Interviewer: Dion Lenting, Kiwi Copy, July 2020>

Our extraction is very gentle, once ferment kicks off we pump over once or twice a day for the first two-thirds of fermentation, then plunge a couple of times for the backend of fermentation. The wines are pressed after 3 or 4 weeks and left to settle, then go into barrels for a natural malolactic fermentation and are just left alone. So the winemaking is very simple, but it can be because we put so much effort and time into the vineyard.

◆How do you approach Chardonnay?Macedon Chardonnays have a flavour spectrum that starts with citrus/

grapefruit characters close to harvest, then into white stone fruit, and as it gets too ripe yellow stone fruit, and orange tropical fruits if you pick very late. We like the white stone fruit spectrum, a touch of grapefruit, nectarine and white peach. There are not a lot of places in Australia where we can grow Chardonnay fruit with these flavours because we ripen very slowly.

Our Chardonnay is hand harvested in 7 to 8 separate picks, usually close to each other, whole bunch pressed, settled overnight, the cloudy juice is racked into barrels with up to 25 percent new oak. We use large format oak hogsheads and puncheons rather than barriques, indigenous ferment, and in years like 2020 encourage the malo to go through in spring, so there will be very little acidity.

◆How did COVID-19 and the bushfires impact Curly Flat?Currently the city of Melbourne is under stage 3 lockdown ‒ stay at home,

restaurants are closed except for takeaway food. Here in Macedon and Curly Flat we are still in stage 2 which is social distancing, but the vibe is getting worse each day. They may soon lock down the whole state ‒ and we can’t travel interstate to New South Wales. It is devastating for our friends in hospitality who won’t recover from this. The first wave in mid-March we had social distancing and have now got used to it, hand sanitizer and other measures that were new to us. COVID-19 didn’t affect harvest, we just had to be careful of distancing, and got the grapes in.

When you think of what has happened in other wine regions in Australia with the bushfires in December and January, they didn’t affect us thankfully, as we are quite open here, and aren’t surrounded by bush, so we had no smoke effect. However vintage 2020 produced a tiny crop, the result of overcast, wet and windy conditions in November and December that unsettled flowering, producing both low bunch numbers and low bunch weight. It affected the

whole of southern Australia from the eastern seaboard, the Hunter, the Canberra region, across southern Victoria and into South Australia. We have a tiny crop and are very happy with the quality, but we really are just waiting for 2020 to go away.

◆What does the future hold for curly Flat?We can’t see any lessening in demand for Pinot. We know it is very specific to

where it grows in France and around the world. It can only grow it in cool places ‒ in Australia that is southern Victoria or Tasmania. We have 14 hectares of vines, and starting in 2019 through 2021 will plant an extra 5 hectares, all in Pinot Noir. Our 2019 planting is 100 percent MV6, the 2020 planting will include new French clones to give us more aromatics. Over time they should enable us to expand production by 2000 dozen a year.

A leading Australian maker of Pinot Noirs, Curly Flat is a boutique winery that has produced high-quality wines since its first vintage in 1998. Winemaker Matt Harrop, who took over from founder/winemaker Phillip Moraghan in 2017, works with owner Jenifer Kolkka who financially supported its early development working as a director of a major bank. Matt applies an extensive knowledge from 15 years of winemaking in the Macedon Ranges region, to further refining the Curly Flat identity and quality. We look forward to tasting the future evolution of Curly Flat wines.

《From Village Cellars》

MV6: The original source of Australian Pinot NoirThe growing interest in Pinot Noir in Australia has put a spotlight on the MV6 (Mother

Vine 6) clone. James Busby is reputed to have been bought cuttings from the Clos de Vougeot to Australia in 1831, in the collection of vines he planted in Botany Bay. In the 1830s, cuttings from that stock found their way to Kelman and Irrawang vineyards in the Hunter Valley, and subsequently Maurice O’Shea planted it at Mount Pleasant in 1921, where he often blended it with Shiraz. The Mount Pleasant planting is the source of all MV6 in Australia today. Colin Preece, head winemaker at Seppelt Great Western, introduced MV6 in Victoria in the late 1960s, including to his friend John Middleton who planted it at Mount Mary in the Yarra Valley in 1971, as did Bailey Carrodus at Yarra Yering and Nat White at Main Ridge on the Mornington Peninsula. At Curly Flat, it was planted in the first block in 1992. Today it is the most widely planted Pinot Noir clone in Australia.

Our Feature Story : Part 17

Curly Flat (Macedon Ranges, Victoria)Australian Pinot Noir expresses a new terroir ― Matt Harrop (Chief Winemaker)

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Tasting report

Seminar report Leeuwin Estate Art Series Tasting Report

Wine Kingdom #108 (published December, 2018) Feature: Art Series Chardonnay 1998-2012 vertical tasting.

http://www.village-cellars.co.jp/pdf/LeeuwinASCH_verticaltasting wk_No108

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RRP ¥8,750Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon 86%, Malbec 14% Alc. 13.7%2010: A memorable growing season that was dry and sunny.

Aged in barrels for 23 months.

Art Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2010(Screw cap)

〈A year showing both ripe fruit and elegance.〉 Primary aromas of ripe, rich red and black fruit, with clove and mint notes adding a refreshing note. Moderately juicy structure with good acidity, delicate tannins, and rich fruitiness that lingers. It complements a spicy sauté of juicy red beef, the aromas and flavours of the beef are harmoniously balanced by the fruity sweetness and spice of the wine.

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RRP ¥10,800 Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon 87%, Malbec 10%, Petit Verdot 3%  Alc. 13.7%2003: After a hot December, January was cool, so the fruit

matured quickly and was harvested with low sugar levels. Aged in barrel for 9 months.

Art Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2003(Cork)

〈A vintage showing delicate and elegant fruit.〉 The aromas are introverted and elegant, showing complexity from ageing such as blackberry fruit, with mint, liquorice and iron notes. In the mouth it is elegant with a tight balance, long-lived acid, delicate tannins, and slightly sweet fruitiness with lingering dried fruit and spice flavours. A great match with the umami of red ingredients, such as the simple and sophisticated sauté of aged beef in red wine sauce, or a venison dish showing a delicious iron flavour.

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RRP ¥12,000 Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon 86.4%, Malbec 9%, Petit Verdot 4.6%  Alc. 14.0%2001: A growing season with little rain, cool temperatures, and

an earlier harvest than usual. Aged in barrels for 15 months.

Art Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2001(Cork)

〈A vintage tending towards rich fruit and a dry style.〉 Rich aromas, with notes of semi-dried figs and prunes, liquorice, tanned skin and spices. A voluminous and powerful attack with rich tannins, good fruit structure, and acid that contributes to a juicy yet dry balance. Aging has added sweet nuances and textures that enhance the expressiveness, leading to a long finish. It complements lightly cooked beef and lamb, or a slightly sweet, rich sauce such as Madeira.

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RRP ¥12,500 Varietal: Chardonnay 100%  Alc. 13.8%2010: A wonderful growing season with long, warm days and

no rain enabling long hang time and mature flavours and tannins. Aged in barrels for 10 months.

Art Series Chardonnay 2010(Screw cap)

〈A vintage that displays both ripe fruit and elegance.〉 The nose is moderately strong, with ripe karin, fresh yellow peach and refreshing lemon nuances, with hints of vanilla and nuts. The palate has a rich and wide-ranging attack, with clear firm acid in the middle, is structured, juicy and dry. A toasty, brioche-like complexity and ripe yellow fruitiness linger. It goes well with dishes that you can enjoy with a contrasting balance of lipids and acids, such as escabeche.

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RRP ¥15,000 Varietal: Chardonnay 100% Alc. 14.8%2005: Conditions varied widely during the growing

season, with the fruit showing delicate flavours. An outstanding year for white varietals.

 

Art Series Chardonnay 2005(Screw cap)

〈A dry, rich, and fruity vintage. 〉 Rich, expansive aromas of apple compote with hints of yellow peach, apricot, cinnamon and a little hazelnut from aging. The palate shows a voluminous attack, with gentle balance and soft acid. The finish is toasty and long, with complexing nuances including straw and acacia honey. It is a rich wine, so combine it with hearty dishes such as spicy roast chicken, or dishes with a grilled lemon butter or light oil sauce.

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RRP¥17,000 Varietal: Chardonnay 100%  Alc. 14.0%2003: Fruit was harvested with low sugar levels, as the flavour

components matured faster than usual. Aged in barrels for 11.5 months.

Art Series Chardonnay 2003(Cork)

〈Delicate with elegant fruit. 〉 A slightly introverted and gentle wine, showing com-plex cinnamon, spice and herbal tea nuances. The attack is smooth with a tight texture, salty with fresh acid. Flavours of fallen leaves, straw, champignons, etc. linger for a long time. It complements the flavours of lightly oiled dishes and fritters such as white fish meuniere, sprinkled with lemon and served with sautéed mushrooms.

For over 25 years Village Cellars has held back and aged Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon in our climate-controlled cellar, and regularly releases these museum wines. Due to various costs associated with storage, we raise the price of these aged wines little-by-little over the years. We hope you enjoy the special flavours this dedication and patience bring to the wine.

Motohiro Okoshi’s Leeuwin Estate Art Series: The Pleasure of Age (Tasted November 2014)

Surrounded by the sea on three sides with a warm Mediterranean climate, the key to Margaret River quality is coolness from its proximity to the sea and low rainfall during the growing season which allows ideal slow ripening of the grapes to maturity. In addition, the well-drained soil due to granite in the base layer produces a strong, pure flavour that imparts a minerality, contributing to the rich aroma and brilliance of the wine, expressed in a wonderful balance and fruitiness.

The Art Series is a complete wine that benefits from its natural environment, and continues to develop its appeal with the ageing of the vines and the wines.

Motohiro Okoshi Wine Taster, Sommelier/owner of An Di and An Com

Margaret River Chardonnay’s attractions are in the clear flavours showing

yellow fruits, as well as citrus characters while young. With age it develops

nuances including honey, mushrooms, caramel, and cafe au lait, adding

complexity without compromising its freshness, to create a unique style.

Chardonnay

Compared to the Bordeaux region, the softness that comes from the full fruit attack is always evident, while retaining the characteristic sweet fruit flavours. However, Margaret River wines always coexist with the fresh elements of nature, and balance these flavours with acidity, and spice and mint nuances. Their expressiveness varies depending on temperature differences of each growing season, and you can enjoy these variations in both the wines on release, and with further age.

Cabernet Sauvignon

◆ Leeuwin Estate and Margaret River Located about 350km southwest of the state capital of Perth, in Western

Australia, Margaret River enjoys a typical Mediterranean climate, with 80% of the annual rainfall in winter. Surrounded by the sea, even if temperatures rise in summer, afternoon sea breezes ensure it drops at night. In the mid-1960s, when a white paper on the wine industry pointed out the similarities between Bordeaux and Margaret River, the first vineyards in Margaret River were all planted in Cabernet Sauvignon. Leeuwin Estate was established around the same time, and in addition to Cabernet Sauvignon planted Chardonnay, becoming a pioneer of the varietal in Margaret River. ‘Block 20’, their first Chardonnay vineyard, is now famous in Australia and around the world.

◆ Professional winemaker’s workThe land for Leeuwin Estate’s vineyards was carefully selected for its

free-draining sandy soils rich in iron which produce very high-quality fruit. For Tim, the winemaker’s job is to retain and express the quality of the fruit in the wine, with vintage variations reflecting the natural changes in weather, as well as the character of the terroir. A professional winemaker’s job is to put it all together, with the whole team including management working together to continuously express the ‘Leeuwin’ character that has been established over years of successive vintages. In this webinar, we gained an insight into how the decisions on fermentation, aging, and use of barrels change depending on the vintage, to better express the ‘Leeuwin character’ rather than the winemaker’s personal preferences.

◆ Art Series Cabernet Sauvignon: 2005 & 2015Tim says Cabernet Sauvignon is a wine that expresses vintage variation

more than other varietals. High-quality Cabernet Sauvignon requires balance, elegance, good purity, and a mineral feeling that spreads in the mouth. Though the 2005 vintage is acclaimed as one of the best cool vintages, 2015 was also quite cool, and looking at the two vintages 10 years apart, both the core characters associated with Cabernet and the characteristics of each vintage show through. In 2003, Leeuwin Estate made major changes in its Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards, changing the orientation of the shoots to ensure the fruit is fully exposed to the sun, which has significantly changed the ripeness of the fruit. As a result, Leeuwin now harvests its Cabernet two weeks earlier than other producers in northern Margaret River.

◆Art Series Chardonnay: 2006 & 2016All Chardonnay fruit is harvested by hand first thing in the morning,

delivered to the winery and immediately destemmed. It is then chilled, pressed and soaked on the skins for 8 hours to bring out the full flavours. The fruit shows ample energy and vitality, enabling fermentation in 100% new small Bordeaux barrels, without imparting a strong barrel presence.

The 2016 season was preceded by heavy rain in the previous winter (2015) and a mild spring. It was an ideal growing season with no heavy rain or heat waves. On the other hand, 2006 was cool and humid throughout the growing season, and the winemaking took a different approach than normal with partial malolactic fermentation. However, the Art Series Chardonnay characteristics are consistent, and as the wine opens it is similar to tasting the 2016.

 In addition to the tasting comments, Mr. Iguro and Mr. Yoshida raised many interesting questions, and Tim was happy to say ‘Great question!!’. Topics included:

・How to ‘replant’ vineyards・Why Leeuwin use Bordeaux oak barrels instead of Burgundy barrels・The Gingin Chardonnay clone and Houghton Cabernet Sauvignon clone**・Eucalyptus aromas in Australian Cabernet Sauvignon*** ・Screw cap concept etc.

For details, please watch the videos below. You can view individual sections by selecting a topic title (one section is approx. 5-7 minutes).

Leeuwin Estate in Margaret River, Western Australia, is a winery that Village Cellars has enjoyed a long relationship with going back to our founding 33 years ago, and straddling two generations of owners at Leeuwin. In 2020, Leeuwin’s winemakers couldn’t visit Japan due to COVID-19 restrictions. Instead, on June 1st, we conducted an online tasting with Leeuwin’s senior winemaker, Tim Lovett, and the JSA Award* winners in 2019 and 2020 respectively, Mr. Taku Iguro and Mr. Yuta Yoshida.

While Western Australia was fortunate to escape the wildfires that swept across much of Australia in December and January, the rise of COVID-19 early this year froze the economy, with lockdowns and bans on interstate movement. We feared it would affect the harvest, but the wine industry was deemed an essential economic activity, and the harvest was completed successfully. Tim says a wonderful vintage reminiscent of 2010 is now in barrels and we wait for it to reveal its full potential.

Art Series Chardonnay & Cabernet Sauvignon - 10-year tasting―― Online tasting seminar with the winemaker

Leeuwin Estate (Margaret River, Western Australia)

Speaker:Tim Lovett

Leeuwin EstateSenior winemaker

Commentator:Taku Iguro

L’Osier RestaurantSommelier

Commentator:Yuta Yoshida

Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi

Chief Sommelier

* The J.S.A. (Japan Sommelier’s Association) awards the Sommelier ‘Leeuwin Estate the Art of Fine Wine’ Scholarship sponsored by Leeuwin Estate (Established in 2019)

** In 1968-1970 the first Cabernet Sauvignon clone selection SA126 was introduced in Western Australia by the Department of Agriculture. At one point, the entire industry was dominated by this clone, but the quality of Houghton clones has been re-evaluated, and the number of newly-certified clones is increasing.

*** The main constituent of this scent is the volatile substance 1,8-cineole, which is abundant in leaf oil. It emerges strongly when eucalyptus leaves and bark are mixed in at the time of harvest, and not from the grape skins or terroir. If the vines are 20-50m away from eucalyptus trees, there is little impact.

https://bit.ly/3h4v2CA(short URL)

Details

Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 & 2015 setRRP ¥15,000

Chardonnay 2006 and 2016 setRRP ¥21,500

CodeLE002

CodeLE003

Leeuwin Estate Art Series

winemaker and up-and-coming

sommeliers wine-tasting

seminar

Event2Chardonnayhttps://youtu.be/1utlGgYSKFo

Event 1Cabernethttps://youtu.be/Um4RqJXfDAs

Village Cellars YouTube channel

Leeuwin Estate Art SeriesChardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon

Enjoy these wines while

watching the webinar

Limited release of 2 sets, vintages 10 years apart.

Prices do not include Consumption Tax. RRP= Recommended Retail Price.

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Tasting report

Seminar report Leeuwin Estate Art Series Tasting Report

Wine Kingdom #108 (published December, 2018) Feature: Art Series Chardonnay 1998-2012 vertical tasting.

http://www.village-cellars.co.jp/pdf/LeeuwinASCH_verticaltasting wk_No108

CODE9378

RRP ¥8,750Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon 86%, Malbec 14% Alc. 13.7%2010: A memorable growing season that was dry and sunny.

Aged in barrels for 23 months.

Art Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2010(Screw cap)

〈A year showing both ripe fruit and elegance.〉 Primary aromas of ripe, rich red and black fruit, with clove and mint notes adding a refreshing note. Moderately juicy structure with good acidity, delicate tannins, and rich fruitiness that lingers. It complements a spicy sauté of juicy red beef, the aromas and flavours of the beef are harmoniously balanced by the fruity sweetness and spice of the wine.

CODE6691

RRP ¥10,800 Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon 87%, Malbec 10%, Petit Verdot 3%  Alc. 13.7%2003: After a hot December, January was cool, so the fruit

matured quickly and was harvested with low sugar levels. Aged in barrel for 9 months.

Art Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2003(Cork)

〈A vintage showing delicate and elegant fruit.〉 The aromas are introverted and elegant, showing complexity from ageing such as blackberry fruit, with mint, liquorice and iron notes. In the mouth it is elegant with a tight balance, long-lived acid, delicate tannins, and slightly sweet fruitiness with lingering dried fruit and spice flavours. A great match with the umami of red ingredients, such as the simple and sophisticated sauté of aged beef in red wine sauce, or a venison dish showing a delicious iron flavour.

CODE4735

RRP ¥12,000 Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon 86.4%, Malbec 9%, Petit Verdot 4.6%  Alc. 14.0%2001: A growing season with little rain, cool temperatures, and

an earlier harvest than usual. Aged in barrels for 15 months.

Art Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2001(Cork)

〈A vintage tending towards rich fruit and a dry style.〉 Rich aromas, with notes of semi-dried figs and prunes, liquorice, tanned skin and spices. A voluminous and powerful attack with rich tannins, good fruit structure, and acid that contributes to a juicy yet dry balance. Aging has added sweet nuances and textures that enhance the expressiveness, leading to a long finish. It complements lightly cooked beef and lamb, or a slightly sweet, rich sauce such as Madeira.

CODE9019

RRP ¥12,500 Varietal: Chardonnay 100%  Alc. 13.8%2010: A wonderful growing season with long, warm days and

no rain enabling long hang time and mature flavours and tannins. Aged in barrels for 10 months.

Art Series Chardonnay 2010(Screw cap)

〈A vintage that displays both ripe fruit and elegance.〉 The nose is moderately strong, with ripe karin, fresh yellow peach and refreshing lemon nuances, with hints of vanilla and nuts. The palate has a rich and wide-ranging attack, with clear firm acid in the middle, is structured, juicy and dry. A toasty, brioche-like complexity and ripe yellow fruitiness linger. It goes well with dishes that you can enjoy with a contrasting balance of lipids and acids, such as escabeche.

CODE6717

RRP ¥15,000 Varietal: Chardonnay 100% Alc. 14.8%2005: Conditions varied widely during the growing

season, with the fruit showing delicate flavours. An outstanding year for white varietals.

 

Art Series Chardonnay 2005(Screw cap)

〈A dry, rich, and fruity vintage. 〉 Rich, expansive aromas of apple compote with hints of yellow peach, apricot, cinnamon and a little hazelnut from aging. The palate shows a voluminous attack, with gentle balance and soft acid. The finish is toasty and long, with complexing nuances including straw and acacia honey. It is a rich wine, so combine it with hearty dishes such as spicy roast chicken, or dishes with a grilled lemon butter or light oil sauce.

CODE5315

RRP¥17,000 Varietal: Chardonnay 100%  Alc. 14.0%2003: Fruit was harvested with low sugar levels, as the flavour

components matured faster than usual. Aged in barrels for 11.5 months.

Art Series Chardonnay 2003(Cork)

〈Delicate with elegant fruit. 〉 A slightly introverted and gentle wine, showing com-plex cinnamon, spice and herbal tea nuances. The attack is smooth with a tight texture, salty with fresh acid. Flavours of fallen leaves, straw, champignons, etc. linger for a long time. It complements the flavours of lightly oiled dishes and fritters such as white fish meuniere, sprinkled with lemon and served with sautéed mushrooms.

For over 25 years Village Cellars has held back and aged Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon in our climate-controlled cellar, and regularly releases these museum wines. Due to various costs associated with storage, we raise the price of these aged wines little-by-little over the years. We hope you enjoy the special flavours this dedication and patience bring to the wine.

Motohiro Okoshi’s Leeuwin Estate Art Series: The Pleasure of Age (Tasted November 2014)

Surrounded by the sea on three sides with a warm Mediterranean climate, the key to Margaret River quality is coolness from its proximity to the sea and low rainfall during the growing season which allows ideal slow ripening of the grapes to maturity. In addition, the well-drained soil due to granite in the base layer produces a strong, pure flavour that imparts a minerality, contributing to the rich aroma and brilliance of the wine, expressed in a wonderful balance and fruitiness.

The Art Series is a complete wine that benefits from its natural environment, and continues to develop its appeal with the ageing of the vines and the wines.

Motohiro Okoshi Wine Taster, Sommelier/owner of An Di and An Com

Margaret River Chardonnay’s attractions are in the clear flavours showing

yellow fruits, as well as citrus characters while young. With age it develops

nuances including honey, mushrooms, caramel, and cafe au lait, adding

complexity without compromising its freshness, to create a unique style.

Chardonnay

Compared to the Bordeaux region, the softness that comes from the full fruit attack is always evident, while retaining the characteristic sweet fruit flavours. However, Margaret River wines always coexist with the fresh elements of nature, and balance these flavours with acidity, and spice and mint nuances. Their expressiveness varies depending on temperature differences of each growing season, and you can enjoy these variations in both the wines on release, and with further age.

Cabernet Sauvignon

◆ Leeuwin Estate and Margaret River Located about 350km southwest of the state capital of Perth, in Western

Australia, Margaret River enjoys a typical Mediterranean climate, with 80% of the annual rainfall in winter. Surrounded by the sea, even if temperatures rise in summer, afternoon sea breezes ensure it drops at night. In the mid-1960s, when a white paper on the wine industry pointed out the similarities between Bordeaux and Margaret River, the first vineyards in Margaret River were all planted in Cabernet Sauvignon. Leeuwin Estate was established around the same time, and in addition to Cabernet Sauvignon planted Chardonnay, becoming a pioneer of the varietal in Margaret River. ‘Block 20’, their first Chardonnay vineyard, is now famous in Australia and around the world.

◆ Professional winemaker’s workThe land for Leeuwin Estate’s vineyards was carefully selected for its

free-draining sandy soils rich in iron which produce very high-quality fruit. For Tim, the winemaker’s job is to retain and express the quality of the fruit in the wine, with vintage variations reflecting the natural changes in weather, as well as the character of the terroir. A professional winemaker’s job is to put it all together, with the whole team including management working together to continuously express the ‘Leeuwin’ character that has been established over years of successive vintages. In this webinar, we gained an insight into how the decisions on fermentation, aging, and use of barrels change depending on the vintage, to better express the ‘Leeuwin character’ rather than the winemaker’s personal preferences.

◆ Art Series Cabernet Sauvignon: 2005 & 2015Tim says Cabernet Sauvignon is a wine that expresses vintage variation

more than other varietals. High-quality Cabernet Sauvignon requires balance, elegance, good purity, and a mineral feeling that spreads in the mouth. Though the 2005 vintage is acclaimed as one of the best cool vintages, 2015 was also quite cool, and looking at the two vintages 10 years apart, both the core characters associated with Cabernet and the characteristics of each vintage show through. In 2003, Leeuwin Estate made major changes in its Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards, changing the orientation of the shoots to ensure the fruit is fully exposed to the sun, which has significantly changed the ripeness of the fruit. As a result, Leeuwin now harvests its Cabernet two weeks earlier than other producers in northern Margaret River.

◆Art Series Chardonnay: 2006 & 2016All Chardonnay fruit is harvested by hand first thing in the morning,

delivered to the winery and immediately destemmed. It is then chilled, pressed and soaked on the skins for 8 hours to bring out the full flavours. The fruit shows ample energy and vitality, enabling fermentation in 100% new small Bordeaux barrels, without imparting a strong barrel presence.

The 2016 season was preceded by heavy rain in the previous winter (2015) and a mild spring. It was an ideal growing season with no heavy rain or heat waves. On the other hand, 2006 was cool and humid throughout the growing season, and the winemaking took a different approach than normal with partial malolactic fermentation. However, the Art Series Chardonnay characteristics are consistent, and as the wine opens it is similar to tasting the 2016.

 In addition to the tasting comments, Mr. Iguro and Mr. Yoshida raised many interesting questions, and Tim was happy to say ‘Great question!!’. Topics included:

・How to ‘replant’ vineyards・Why Leeuwin use Bordeaux oak barrels instead of Burgundy barrels・The Gingin Chardonnay clone and Houghton Cabernet Sauvignon clone**・Eucalyptus aromas in Australian Cabernet Sauvignon*** ・Screw cap concept etc.

For details, please watch the videos below. You can view individual sections by selecting a topic title (one section is approx. 5-7 minutes).

Leeuwin Estate in Margaret River, Western Australia, is a winery that Village Cellars has enjoyed a long relationship with going back to our founding 33 years ago, and straddling two generations of owners at Leeuwin. In 2020, Leeuwin’s winemakers couldn’t visit Japan due to COVID-19 restrictions. Instead, on June 1st, we conducted an online tasting with Leeuwin’s senior winemaker, Tim Lovett, and the JSA Award* winners in 2019 and 2020 respectively, Mr. Taku Iguro and Mr. Yuta Yoshida.

While Western Australia was fortunate to escape the wildfires that swept across much of Australia in December and January, the rise of COVID-19 early this year froze the economy, with lockdowns and bans on interstate movement. We feared it would affect the harvest, but the wine industry was deemed an essential economic activity, and the harvest was completed successfully. Tim says a wonderful vintage reminiscent of 2010 is now in barrels and we wait for it to reveal its full potential.

Art Series Chardonnay & Cabernet Sauvignon - 10-year tasting―― Online tasting seminar with the winemaker

Leeuwin Estate (Margaret River, Western Australia)

Speaker:Tim Lovett

Leeuwin EstateSenior winemaker

Commentator:Taku Iguro

L’Osier RestaurantSommelier

Commentator:Yuta Yoshida

Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi

Chief Sommelier

* The J.S.A. (Japan Sommelier’s Association) awards the Sommelier ‘Leeuwin Estate the Art of Fine Wine’ Scholarship sponsored by Leeuwin Estate (Established in 2019)

** In 1968-1970 the first Cabernet Sauvignon clone selection SA126 was introduced in Western Australia by the Department of Agriculture. At one point, the entire industry was dominated by this clone, but the quality of Houghton clones has been re-evaluated, and the number of newly-certified clones is increasing.

*** The main constituent of this scent is the volatile substance 1,8-cineole, which is abundant in leaf oil. It emerges strongly when eucalyptus leaves and bark are mixed in at the time of harvest, and not from the grape skins or terroir. If the vines are 20-50m away from eucalyptus trees, there is little impact.

https://bit.ly/3h4v2CA(short URL)

Details

Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 & 2015 setRRP ¥15,000

Chardonnay 2006 and 2016 setRRP ¥21,500

CodeLE002

CodeLE003

Leeuwin Estate Art Series

winemaker and up-and-coming

sommeliers wine-tasting

seminar

Event2Chardonnayhttps://youtu.be/1utlGgYSKFo

Event 1Cabernethttps://youtu.be/Um4RqJXfDAs

Village Cellars YouTube channel

Leeuwin Estate Art SeriesChardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon

Enjoy these wines while

watching the webinar

Limited release of 2 sets, vintages 10 years apart.

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Smith Spring WaterNatural water from New Zealand

Three Oaks Crushed Apple Cider

Smith Water originates from rain in the protected native forests of the Kaimai-Mamaku Forest Park in the north-east of New Zealand’ s North Island that slowly passes through lime soil and volcanic rock, until it reaches a vast underground aquifer. Over 50 years later, it reaches the surface in a spring that produces more than 60 million liters per day, providing a smooth tasting water rich in silica.

Adelaide Hills produces 80% of all apples grown in South Australia. Using fruit from family orchards farmed by four generations since the 1860s, this blend of juice from 3 diff erent apple varieties is fermented for 14 days at low temperature using natural yeast to make a premium craft cider. Complex and well balanced, with a crisp, clean fi nish driven by the natural acidity of the apples.

W10651 Smith Sparkling Spring Water 750ml 12 btl/cs ¥6,960 / 1caseW10652 Smith Sparkling Spring Water 350ml 24 btl/cs ¥9,120 / 1caseW10649 Smith Spring Water 750ml 12 btl/cs ¥6,960 / 1caseW10650 Smith Spring Water 350ml 24 btl/cs ¥9,120 / 1case

※ Only available in case lots.

※ Only available in case lots.

     W10651W10652

W10649   W10650

W10798 Three Oaks Crushed Apple Cider 375ml 30 cans/cs Open price/1case

pH 7.0 Hardness 12.5

Prices do not include Consumption Tax. RRP= Recommended Retail Price.

Wine import and salesFocusing on family-owned

wineries Connecting winemakers

and drinkers

In-house wine aging in our constant temperature

warehouseAging: Complete in-house

management from inspection to delivery

Import and sales of Argon winesave ProJapan’ s first antioxidant

gas approved for use with food

Plumm crystal glass import and sale

Brings out the individuality of a wine

Functional and elegant

Plumm glass rental service

Smart support for your hospitality needs

GlazmatazDevelopment and salesNew concept glass rack prevents glass breakage

*In this corner we’ll share information from Village Cellars in Himi, Toyama, which is home to our headquarters and cellar.

Toyama Notes: Creating New Value in Wine at Village Cellars

Village Cellars was established as a wine import and sales company in 1987, and we celebrated our 33rd anniversary this August. Sensing market interest in delicious, affordable wines that weren’t readily available at that time, we started importing Australian wine, which was almost ‘unknown’. We later expanded our range to include wines from New Zealand, North and South America, and Champagne.

Soon after our establishment we realized that while Old World wines were available in several vintages, vintage New World wines were difficult to source. So we started a ‘long-term ageing program’ with the aim of showing the optimum quality of our wines, importing and ageing them in our own constant temperature cellar for up to 10 years and longer. Every year, we introduce these aged wines to the market when we decide they are at their drinking prime.

Moving forward, to expand the enjoyment of tasting aged wines a little at a time we looked into the use of Argon in Japan, an antioxidant gas for foods that is widely used in food processing overseas. This ‘idea’ took 8 years to complete the paperwork to gain official government approval, allowing users to open a bottle and enjoy a wine over several nights.

“Glass matters” is a phrase that brings to life the idea that “a good glass is important to the enjoyment of wine”. To ensure our wines taste better, we started importing and selling Plumm, a crystal wine glass made in Slovenia by an Australian wine company, and also started the Plumm Rental Glass service. To make the handling of glasses easier we then developed ‘Glazmataz’, a new

concept in glass racks that protects delicate handmade glass from damage and chipping. Glazmataz received a Good Design Award in 2018 and was patented in Japan in February 2020.

In this way, Village Cellars has been working for 33 years under the motto “meeting the needs of the market and responding one-on-one” to further the enjoyment of wine for our customers.

Looking to the future, we will continue working to create new value so you can enjoy wine more freely and easily.

In recent years we have expanded opportunities to meet people working in kitchens through ‘Glazmataz’, the glass rack we developed in-house, and interviews with specialist magazines in the gas and food processing industries since we started handling Argon winesave Pro. We thought it was timely to provide an overview of all our activities for new members, long-time members, and for ourselves.

User-friendly Glazmataz’s patented flexible material and shape protect delicate premium glasses by

absorbing the impact of dropping and vibration. Units can be connected for use in commercial washers and easy stacking, saving on labour and space, providing cost savings and enhancing safety to solve on-site g l a s s - h a n d l i n g problems.

‘Reduce glass damage’ with a new concept in glass racks

Glazmataz development & sales

Our Plumm crystal glass rental service lightens the load of being a host, delivering premium handmade

glasses to meet your hospitality needs, and collecting them after you have finished, with no need to clean before or after use. Viewing and ordering is easy using a dedicated smartphone app, with a wide range of glasses for functions from an intimate dinner-party to large exhibitions and wine tastings. In the Tokyo area, glasses are delivered in stackable Glazmataz r ack s b y our Plumm truck.

Easy ‘No on-site cleaning’ supports hospitality

Plumm crystal glass rental service

Plumm RentalCrystal glass in

Plumm crystal glasses are the world’s first glasses created from long-term research and study by winemakers and experts in response to

the demand from the industry for excellent functionality. They a r e m a d e f r o m lead-free, premium crystal that is both environmentally and physically friendly. The elegant form and excellent functionally expresses the diverse p e r s o n a l i t i e s o f wines, enhancing the quality of wine life.

‘Created by winemakers’ to bring out the individuality of a wine

Plumm crystal glass import & sales

Creating a consistent system from purchase, import, inspection, storage through to shipment to the customer. We deliver selections of

individual wines direct to our customers. Most of the over 100 wineries we work with are small, family-run businesses, a n d p a r t o f o u r mission is to share deeper knowledge on these winemakers and regions.Countries of origin: Australia, New Zealand, US (Oregon, California), Chile, Argentina, France (Champagne)

Consistent system connecting winemaker and drinker

Wine import and sales

← www.village-cellars.co.jp

We import premium wines on release and set aside and age a portion of each vintage in our

in-house constant t e m p e r a t u r e warehouse (Himi City, Toyama Prefecture) to enjo y at their optimum quality. From inspecting, m o n i t o r i n g a n d ageing, to warehouse m a n a g e m e n t , packing and shipping, all this specialist work is carried out by our staff.

Delivering optimum quality premium wines

In-house aging in our constant temperature warehouse

Enabling the use of Argon gas started with applying for official approval for domestic use.

We are the first in Japan to import small cans of Argon w i n e s a v e P r o , a tasteless, odourless a n d c o m p l e t e l y harmless argon gas which is a component of the air we breathe. It prevents oxidation of open bottles of wine and sake, as well as cooking oil and soy sauce, keeping them fresh and delicious to enjoy over time.

‘First in Japan’ Enhancing wine storage and reducing food waste

Argon winesave Pro import & sales

Argon winesave

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※ Details for all of our wines are available on our homepage. www.village-cellars.co.jp  Annotations: Vint. = Vintage Change, Name = Name Change, ¥↑ = Price raised, ¥↓ = Price reduced.

Dreamtime PassVillage Cellars original brand made for release only in Japan. Offering a range of friendly wines showing consistent quality and excellent value, they offer great everyday drinking Australian wine.Region : South Eastern Australia

【Kangaroo Series】 【Food Pairing Series】【Moon Series】

Sparkling White NV Chardonnay87%/Pinot Noir13%Alc.12.4% RS 5g/L\1,600

Sparkling Red(Shiraz) NV

Alc.13.4% RS 21.5g/L\2,000

Sauvignon Blanc S'18

Alc.13.0%\1,350

Chardonnay S'18

Alc.13.3%\1,350

Merlot '18 Alc.14.9%\1,350

Cabernet Sauvignon S'19

Alc.13.7%\1,350

Shiraz S'18

Alc.13.6%\1,350

#9874#3147

#9875#3148

#10844#10842

#10840#10839

#11340#11339

#11325#11323

#11110#11109

#11324

#11111

#10843

#10841

Smith Spring WaterNatural water from New Zealand

Three Oaks Crushed Apple Cider

Smith Water originates from rain in the protected native forests of the Kaimai-Mamaku Forest Park in the north-east of New Zealand’ s North Island that slowly passes through lime soil and volcanic rock, until it reaches a vast underground aquifer. Over 50 years later, it reaches the surface in a spring that produces more than 60 million liters per day, providing a smooth tasting water rich in silica.

Adelaide Hills produces 80% of all apples grown in South Australia. Using fruit from family orchards farmed by four generations since the 1860s, this blend of juice from 3 diff erent apple varieties is fermented for 14 days at low temperature using natural yeast to make a premium craft cider. Complex and well balanced, with a crisp, clean fi nish driven by the natural acidity of the apples.

W10651 Smith Sparkling Spring Water 750ml 12 btl/cs ¥6,960 / 1caseW10652 Smith Sparkling Spring Water 350ml 24 btl/cs ¥9,120 / 1caseW10649 Smith Spring Water 750ml 12 btl/cs ¥6,960 / 1caseW10650 Smith Spring Water 350ml 24 btl/cs ¥9,120 / 1case

※ Only available in case lots.

※ Only available in case lots.

     W10651W10652

W10649   W10650

W10798 Three Oaks Crushed Apple Cider 375ml 30 cans/cs Open price/1case

pH 7.0 Hardness 12.5

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Wine List by Grape Variety

All wines are 750ml unless otherwise specified. Prices do not include Consumption Tax. “S” before the vintage signifies Screw Cap. RRP= Recommended Retail Price.

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Wine List by Grape Variety

SPARKLING & CHAMPAGNE WHITE4112 Yellowglen Yellow Piccolos (200ml) S'NV AUS South Eastern Australia \5009347 Yellowglen White Sweet Moscato NV AUS South Eastern Australia \1,5503013 Yellowglen Yellow Brut Cuvee NV AUS South Eastern Australia \1,55010763 Queen Adelaide Brut NV AUS South Eastern Australia \1,5609874 Dreamtime Pass Kangaroo Label Sparkling White NV AUS South Eastern Australia \1,6003147 Dreamtime Pass Sparkling White NV AUS South Eastern Australia \1,60011133 Yellowglen Pinot Noir/Chardonnay Botanics Series '17 AUS South Eastern Australia \1,85011134 Yellowglen Prosecco Botanics Series '18 AUS South Eastern Australia \1,85011330 Pizzini Glera (Crown Cap) NV AUS King Valley, Vic. \2,50011409 Storm Bay Sparkling Cuvee NV AUS Coal River Valley, Tas. \3,500 New11226 Leeuwin Estate Brut '16 AUS Margaret River, W.A. \4,5007719 Mansfield & Marsh Methode Traditionnelle NV NZ Hawkes Bay \2,6507720 Mimi Methode Traditionnelle NV NZ Hawkes Bay \2,6509509 Leveret IQ Premium Brut Methode Traditionnelle NV NZ Hawkes Bay \3,50010701 Koyama Methode Traditionnelle Riesling Sparkling Brut Nature NV NZ Waipara Valley, North Canterbury \5,00010700 Koyama Methode Traditionnelle Riesling Sparkling Brut NV NZ Waipara Valley, North Canterbury \5,0003995 NO 1 Family Est. Cuvee No.1 NV NZ Marlborough \5,30011346 Koyama Methode Traditionnelle Sparkling Brut Nature(PN/CH) '17 NZ Waipara Valley, North Canterbury \6,50011347 Koyama Methode Traditionnelle Sparkling Brut(Pinot Chardonnay) '17 NZ Waipara Valley, North Canterbury \6,50010604 Brooks Sparkling Riesling '15 US Willamette Valley, Oregon \5,30010871 de Venoge Cordon Bleu Brut (375ml) NV FR Champagne AOC \3,60010870 de Venoge Cordon Bleu Brut NV FR Champagne AOC \6,80010872 de Venoge Cordon Bleu Brut (1500ml) NV FR Champagne AOC \13,60010873 de Venoge Cordon Bleu Brut (3000ml) NV FR Champagne AOC \38,80010879 de Venoge Princes Blanc de Blancs NV FR Champagne AOC \12,00010878 de Venoge Princes Blanc de Noirs NV FR Champagne AOC \12,00011161 de Venoge Princes Extra Brut NV FR Champagne AOC \12,00010881 de Venoge Louis XV '08 FR Champagne AOC \45,00011227 de Venoge Extra Brut '85 FR Champagne AOC \50,000

SPARKLING & CHAMPAGNE ROSE4111 Yellowglen Pink Piccolos (200ml) S'NV AUS South Eastern Australia \5003880 Yellowglen Pink Soft Rose NV AUS South Eastern Australia \1,55011322 Yellowglen Pink Moscato Botanics Series '19 AUS South Eastern Australia \1,85011079 Pizzini Brachetto (Crown Cap) '18 AUS King Valley, Vic. \2,5008990 Mimi Pink Sparkling NV NZ Hawkes Bay \2,65011135 A to Z Rose Bubbles (Crown cap) NV US Oregon \3,00011199 Johan Vineyards Petillant Naturel Pinot Noir (Crown cap) '18 US Willamette Valley, Oregon \4,20010876 de Venoge Cordon Bleu Brut Rose NV FR Champagne AOC \8,40010877 de Venoge Princes Rose NV FR Champagne AOC \12,00011160 de Venoge Louis XV Rose '06 FR Champagne AOC \36,000

SPARKLING RED2630 Yellowglen Red Sparkling NV AUS South Eastern Australia \1,5509875 Dreamtime Pass Kangaroo Label Sparkling Red(Shiraz) NV AUS South Eastern Australia \2,0003148 Dreamtime Pass Sparkling Red(Shiraz) NV AUS South Eastern Australia \2,0002294 d'Arenberg The Peppermint Paddock Sparkling Red NV AUS McLaren Vale, S.A. \3,800

RIESLING & BLENDS11400 d'Arenberg The Stump Jump Riesling S'19 AUS McLaren Vale & Adelaide Hills, S.A. \1,600 Vint.11187 Annie's Lane Riesling S'19 AUS Clare Valley, S.A. \2,18011296 d'Arenberg Dry Dam Riesling S'19 AUS McLaren Vale & Adelaide Hills, S.A. \2,35011302 Frankland Estate Rocky Gully Riesling S'19 AUS Frankland River, W.A. \2,35011107 Teusner Empress Eden Valley Riesling S'18 AUS Eden Valley, S.A. \2,50011121 Frankland Estate Riesling S'18 AUS Frankland River, W.A. \3,20011410 Leeuwin Estate Art Series Riesling S'19 AUS Margaret River, W.A. \3,200 Vint.10440 Kanta Riesling S'15 AUS Adelaide Hills, S.A. \3,60010974 Grosset Alea Riesling S'18 AUS Clare Valley, S.A. \3,980

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RIESLING & BLENDS(Continued)11306 Grosset Springvale Riesling S'19 AUS Clare Valley, S.A. \4,800 Vint.11305 Grosset Polish Hill Riesling S'19 AUS Clare Valley, S.A. \6,200 Vint.11349 Lawson's Dry Hills Riesling S'17 NZ Marlborough \2,50011244 Palliser Estate Martinborough Riesling S'19 NZ Martinborough \2,50011056 Main Divide Riesling S'15 NZ North Canterbury \3,00011177 Koyama Tussock Terrace Vineyard Riesling S'18 NZ Waipara Valley, North Canterbury \4,20011069 Pegasus Bay Riesling S'16 NZ Waipara Valley, North Canterbury \4,20011274 Felton Road Dry Riesling S'19 NZ Central Otago \4,30011271 Felton Road Riesling Bannockburn S'19 NZ Central Otago \4,30011073 Sato Riesling S'17 NZ Central Otago \4,50011064 Pegasus Bay Bel Canto Dry Riesling S'17 NZ Waipara Valley, North Canterbury \4,80010869 Felton Road Riesling Block 1 S'18 NZ Central Otago \5,60011372 A to Z Riesling S'19 US Oregon \3,00011140 Brooks Riesling Willamette Valley '17 US Willamette Valley, Oregon \3,40010899 Chehalem Three Vineyard Riesling S'16 US Willamette Valley, Oregon \3,80011024 Brooks Riesling Ara '17 US Willamette Valley, Oregon \4,500

SAUVIGNON BLANC, SEMILLON & BLENDS10843 Dreamtime Pass Food Pairing Series Sauvignon Blanc S'18 AUS South Eastern Australia \1,35010844 Dreamtime Pass Kangaroo Label Sauvignon Blanc S'18 AUS South Eastern Australia \1,35010842 Dreamtime Pass Sauvignon Blanc S'18 AUS South Eastern Australia \1,35011250 d'Arenberg The Stump Jump Sauvignon Blanc S'19 AUS South Australia \1,60010897 Mike Press Sauvignon Blanc S'18 AUS Adelaide Hills, S.A. \1,80011327 Nepenthe Altitude Sauvignon Blanc S'19 AUS Adelaide Hills, S.A. \2,65011132 Pierro Fire Gully Sauvignon Blanc Semillon S'18 AUS Margaret River, W.A. \2,80011411 Leeuwin Estate Siblings Sauvignon Blanc S'19 AUS Margaret River, W.A. \2,850 Vint./\ ↓

10591 Voyager Estate Sauvignon Blanc Semillon S'16 AUS Margaret River, W.A. \2,96010713 Picardy Boise Sauvignon Blanc Semillon '16 AUS Pemberton, W.A. \3,20010979 Moss Wood Ribbon Vale Sauvignon Blanc Semillon S'17 AUS Margaret River, W.A. \3,65011130 Moss Wood Semillon S'18 AUS Margaret River, W.A. \3,80011319 Pierro Semillon Sauvignon Blanc L.T.C. S'18 AUS Margaret River, W.A. \3,98011310 Leeuwin Estate Art Series Sauvignon Blanc S'18 AUS Margaret River, W.A. \4,20011114 Yarra Yering Dry White No.1 S'17 AUS Yarra Valley, Vic. \9,800 Vint.11429 Matahiwi Estate ME Sauvignon Blanc S'19 NZ Wairarapa \1,650 New11367 Southern Cross Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc S'19 NZ Marlborough \2,20010831 Matahiwi Estate Wairarapa Sauvignon Blanc S'17 NZ Wairarapa \2,35011211 Palliser Estate Pencarrow Sauvignon Blanc S'18 NZ Martinborough \2,35011206 Totara Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc S'19 NZ Marlborough \2,45011350 Lawson's Dry Hills Sauvignon Blanc S'19 NZ Marlborough \2,50011009 Trinity Hill Hawkes Bay Sauvignon Blanc S'18 NZ Hawkes Bay \2,65011266 Lawson's Dry Hills Reserve Sauvignon Blanc S'19 NZ Marlborough \2,80011359 Neudorf Tiritiri Sauvignon Blanc S'19 NZ Nelson \2,80011057 Main Divide Sauvignon Blanc S'18 NZ North Canterbury \3,00011360 Palliser Estate Martinborough Sauvignon Blanc S'19 NZ Martinborough \3,00011004 Ata Rangi Sauvignon Blanc (Raranga) S'18 NZ Martinborough \3,35011363 Pegasus Bay Sauvignon Semillon S'17 NZ Waipara Valley, North Canterbury \4,38011154 Ryder Estate Sauvignon Blanc S'18 US Central Coast, CA \1,90011203 District 7 Sauvignon Blanc S'17 US Monterey County, CA \2,00010735 Easton Sauvignon Blanc Monarch Mine Vyrd S'17 US Sierra Foothills, CA \3,40011201 McKenzie-Mueller Sauvignon Blanc '17 US Napa Valley, CA \4,60010285 Bodega Colome Lote Especial Sauvignon Blanc '16 ARG Valle Calchaqui, Salta \4,50011163 Matetic Corralillo Sauvignon Blanc (375ml) S'18 CHL San Antonio Valley \1,00011390 Nahuen Reserva Especial Sauvignon Blanc S'19 CHL Curico Valley \1,200 Vint.11164 Matetic Corralillo Sauvignon Blanc S'18 CHL San Antonio Valley \1,68010205 Koyle Costa Sauvignon Blanc Cuarzo S'16 CHL Paredones, Colchagua Costa \2,000

CHARDONNAY & BLENDS10839 Dreamtime Pass Chardonnay S'18 AUS South Eastern Australia \1,35010841 Dreamtime Pass Food Pairing Series Chardonnay S'18 AUS South Eastern Australia \1,35010840 Dreamtime Pass Kangaroo Label Chardonnay S'18 AUS South Eastern Australia \1,35010969 d'Arenberg The Stump Jump Lightly Wooded Chardonnay S'18 AUS McLaren Vale, S.A. \1,60010820 Mike Press Chardonnay S'17 AUS Adelaide Hills, S.A. \1,800

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CHARDONNAY & BLENDS(Continued)11248 Elderton E Series Chardonnay S'19 AUS South Australia \1,98010993 Yering Station Little Yering Chardonnay S'17 AUS Yarra Valley, Vic. \1,98011408 Annie's Lane Chardonnay S'19 AUS South Australia \2,000 Vint.11232 d'Arenberg Olive Grove Chardonnay S'18 AUS McLaren Vale & Adelaide Hills, S.A. \2,20011401 Delatite High Ground Chardonnay S'18 AUS Upper Goulburn, Vic. \2,30010938 Tahbilk Chardonnay S'17 AUS Nagambie Lakes, Vic. \2,40011399 d'Arenberg Lucky Lizard Chardonnay S'18 AUS Adelaide Hills, S.A. \2,98011314 Voyager Estate Girt By Sea Chardonnay S'18 AUS Margaret River, W.A. \3,00011415 Yering Station Village Chardonnay S'18 AUS Yarra Valley, Vic. \3,200 Vint.11300 Frankland Estate Chardonnay S'17 AUS Frankland River, W.A. \3,40011394 Bellvale Chardonnay Athena's Vineyard S'17 AUS Gippsland, Vic. \3,50010641 Pierro Fire Gully Chardonnay S'17 AUS Margaret River, W.A. \3,50011334 Bowen Estate Coonawarra Chardonnay S'18 AUS Coonawarra, S.A. \3,60010995 Stonier Chardonnay S'17 AUS Mornington Pen., Vic. \3,80011312 Leeuwin Estate Prelude Vineyards Chardonnay S'18 AUS Margaret River, W.A. \4,25011235 Picardy Chardonnay '17 AUS Pemberton, W.A. \4,80011313 Voyager Estate Chardonnay S'17 AUS Margaret River, W.A. \4,80010811 Curly Flat Williams Crossing Chardonnay S'16 AUS Macedon Ranges, Vic. \4,98011159 Curly Flat Chardonnay S'16 AUS Macedon Ranges, Vic. \7,00011318 Pierro Chardonnay S'18 AUS Margaret River, W.A. \8,200 Vint.11113 Yarra Yering Chardonnay S'17 AUS Yarra Valley, Vic. \9,800 Vint.11100 Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnay S'16 AUS Margaret River, W.A. \10,500 Vint.7268 Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnay S'06 AUS Margaret River, W.A. \14,50010131 Southern Cross Hawkes Bay Chardonnay S'13 NZ Hawkes Bay \2,20011361 Palliser Estate Pencarrow Chardonnay S'19 NZ Martinborough & Hawkes Bay \2,60011246 Trinity Hill Hawkes Bay Chardonnay S'18 NZ Hawkes Bay \2,75011263 Lawson's Dry Hills Reserve Chardonnay S'18 NZ Marlborough \3,20011210 Palliser Estate Martinborough Chardonnay S'18 NZ Martinborough \3,50011354 Mountford Estate Liaison Chardonnay S'18 NZ Waipara Valley, North Canterbury \4,00011353 Mountford Estate Liaison Chardonnay S'12 NZ Waipara Valley, North Canterbury \4,200 New10699 Neudorf Rosie's Block Chardonnay S'17 NZ Nelson \4,20011214 Felton Road Chardonnay Bannockburn S'18 NZ Central Otago \5,60010532 Mountford Estate Chardonnay S'13 NZ Waipara Valley, North Canterbury \5,60011065 Pegasus Bay Chardonnay S'17 NZ Waipara Valley, North Canterbury \5,80011343 Ata Rangi Craighall Chardonnay S'18 NZ Martinborough \6,000 Vint.11272 Felton Road Chardonnay Block 2 S'18 NZ Central Otago \6,50011273 Felton Road Chardonnay Block 6 S'18 NZ Central Otago \6,50011071 Pegasus Bay Virtuoso Chardonnay S'16 NZ Waipara Valley, North Canterbury \7,50011267 Neudorf Moutere Chardonnay S'18 NZ Nelson \9,80011021 Ryder Estate Chardonnay S'17 US Central Coast, CA \1,90011202 District 7 Chardonnay S'17 US Monterey County, CA \2,30011155 Foxglove Chardonnay '17 US Central Coast, CA \2,80010884 A to Z Chardonnay S'17 US Oregon \3,00010901 Chehalem INOX Chardonnay S'17 US Willamette Valley, Oregon \3,40011137 Bergstro

..m Old Stones Chardonnay '17 US Willamette Valley, Oregon \4,500

11204 Varner El Camino Vineyard Chardonnay '16 US Santa Barbara County, CA \4,50010907 The Eyrie Vineyards Chardonnay '17 US Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon \5,30010245 Johan Vineyards Visdom Chardonnay '13 US Willamette Valley, Oregon \5,60010630 Porter Creek Chardonnay '15 US Russian River Valley, Sonoma, CA \6,00011241 Chappellet Grower Collection Calesa Vineyard Chardonnay '17 US Petaluma Gap, Sonoma County, CA \8,20010904 The Eyrie Vineyards Original Vines Chardonnay '16 US Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon \10,00010806 Hess Collection The Lioness Chardonnay '16 US Napa Valley, CA \13,50011389 Nahuen Reserva Especial Chardonnay S'19 CHL Curico Valley \1,200 Vint.10963 Nahuen Gran Reserva Chardonnay S'17 CHL Casablanca Valley \1,50010493 Matetic EQ Chardonnay '15 CHL San Antonio Valley \3,200

OTHER WHITES11233 d'Arenberg The Stump Jump White S'18 AUS McLaren Vale & Adelaide Hills, S.A. \1,60011104 Tahbilk Marsanne S'18 AUS Nagambie Lakes, Vic. \2,10011220 d'Arenberg Hermit Crab Viognier Marsanne S'18 AUS McLaren Vale, S.A. \2,20011029 d'Arenberg Money Spider Roussanne S'18 AUS McLaren Vale, S.A. \2,350

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OTHER WHITES(Continued)11332 Pizzini Pinot Grigio S'19 AUS King Valley, Vic. \2,40011108 Voyager Estate Chenin Blanc S'17 AUS Margaret River, W.A. \2,60010815 Delatite Deadman's Hill Gewurztraminer S'17 AUS Upper Goulburn, Vic. \3,00011212 Southern Cross Hawkes Bay Pinot Gris S'19 NZ Hawkes Bay \2,20011047 Lawson's Dry Hills Gewurztraminer S'17 NZ Marlborough \2,50011265 Lawson's Dry Hills Reserve Pinot Gris S'18 NZ Marlborough \2,80011052 Main Divide Gewurztraminer S'18 NZ North Canterbury \3,00011054 Main Divide Pinot Gris S'16 NZ North Canterbury \3,00011357 Neudorf Moutere Pinot Gris S'18 NZ Nelson \3,850 Vint.11072 Sato Pinot Gris S'17 NZ Central Otago \5,00010883 A to Z Pinot Gris S'17 US Oregon \3,00011138 Brooks Amycas '18 US Willamette Valley, Oregon \3,00010894 Brooks Oak Ridge Gewurztraminer '17 US Columbia Gorge, Washington \3,40010898 Chehalem Three Vineyard Pinot Gris S'17 US Willamette Valley, Oregon \4,00011421 The Eyrie Vineyards Pinot Gris '18 US Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon \4,000 Vint./\ ↑

10902 Chehalem Gruner Veltliner S'17 US Ribbon Ridge, Willamette Valley, Oregon \4,20011422 Johan Vineyards Gruner Veltliner '18 US Van Duzer Corridor, Willamette Valley, Oregon \4,200 Vint.11146 Hendry Albarino S'18 US Napa Valley, CA \4,20011420 Johan Vineyards Melon de Bourgogne '18 US Van Duzer Corridor, Willamette Valley, Oregon \4,300 New10608 Terre Rouge Enigma '12 US Sierra Foothills, CA \4,50011423 Johan Vineyards Pinot Gris Drueskall '17 US Van Duzer Corridor, Willamette Valley, Oregon \5,400 Vint./\ ↑

11190 Amalaya White S'18 ARG Valle Calchaqui, Salta \1,50011192 Bodega Colome Torrontes S'18 ARG Valle Calchaqui, Salta \1,85011193 Koyle Don Cande Muscat '18 CHL Itata Valley \2,000

ROSE11234 Mike Press Rose S'18 AUS Adelaide Hills, S.A. \1,80011011 Pizzini Rosetta Sangiovese Rose S'18 AUS King Valley, Vic. \2,35011219 Teusner Salsa Rose S'18 AUS Barossa Valley, S.A. \2,50010998 Voyager Estate Project Rose S'17 AUS Margaret River, W.A. \2,60010855 Lawson's Dry Hills Pinot Rose S'17 NZ Marlborough \2,50011261 Ata Rangi Rose S'19 NZ Martinborough & Hawkes Bay \3,00011013 District 7 Pinot Noir Rose S'17 US Monterey County, CA \2,30011136 A to Z Rose S'18 US Oregon \3,00010747 J.K. Carriere Glass(White Pinot Noir) S'17 US Willamette Valley, Oregon \4,20011143 The Eyrie Vineyards Rose of Pinot Noir '18 US Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon \4,30011189 Amalaya Rose S'18 ARG Valle Calchaqui, Salta \1,50010566 Koyle Don Cande Rose of Cinsault S'16 CHL Itata Valley \2,000

PINOT NOIR11402 Mike Press Pinot Noir S'18 AUS Adelaide Hills, S.A. \1,800 Vint.11321 Yering Station Little Yering Pinot Noir S'19 AUS Victoria \2,30011326 Nepenthe Altitude Pinot Noir S'18 AUS Adelaide Hills, S.A. \2,65010972 Delatite High Ground Pinot Noir S'18 AUS Upper Goulburn, Vic. \2,75011032 Cake Wines Pinot Noir S'18 AUS Adelaide Hills, S.A. \2,98011118 d'Arenberg Feral Fox Pinot Noir S'17 AUS Adelaide Hills, S.A. \3,20010513 Yering Station Village Pinot Noir S'15 AUS Yarra Valley, Vic. \3,20011395 Bellvale Pinot Noir Quercus Vineyard S'19 AUS Gippsland, Vic. \3,500 Vint.10814 Delatite Estate Pinot Noir S'15 AUS Upper Goulburn, Vic. \3,50011127 Ninth Island Pinot Noir S'18 AUS Pipers River etc., Tas. \3,50011186 Stonier Pinot Noir S'18 AUS Mornington Pen., Vic. \3,80011131 Picardy Pinot Noir '17 AUS Pemberton, W.A. \4,80010662 Curly Flat Williams Crossing Pinot Noir S'15 AUS Macedon Ranges, Vic. \4,98010666 Curly Flat Pinot Noir S'15 AUS Macedon Ranges, Vic. \8,20011115 Yarra Yering Pinot Noir S'17 AUS Yarra Valley, Vic. \9,80011258 Ata Rangi Crimson Pinot Noir (375ml) S'18 NZ Martinborough \2,18011209 Matahiwi Estate Mt Hector Pinot Noir S'18 NZ Wairarapa \2,50010837 Southern Cross Hawkes Bay Pinot Noir S'15 NZ Hawkes Bay \2,50011207 Lawson's Dry Hills White Label Pinot Noir S'18 NZ Marlborough \2,65011345 Totara Marlborough Pinot Noir S'18 NZ Marlborough \2,85010301 Matahiwi Estate Wairarapa Pinot Noir S'16 NZ Wairarapa \3,00011427 Catalina Sounds Pinot Noir S'19 NZ Marlborough \3,200 Vint.

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PINOT NOIR(Continued)11245 Palliser Estate Pencarrow Pinot Noir S'18 NZ Martinborough \3,20011264 Lawson's Dry Hills Reserve Pinot Noir S'17 NZ Marlborough \3,500 Vint.11364 Main Divide Pinot Noir S'18 NZ North Canterbury \3,60011259 Ata Rangi Crimson Pinot Noir S'18 NZ Martinborough \4,20011430 Earth's End Pinot Noir S'19 NZ Central Otago \4,200 Vint.11352 Mountford Estate Liaison Pinot Noir S'13 NZ Waipara Valley, North Canterbury \4,50011269 Neudorf Tom's Block Pinot Noir S'16 NZ Nelson \4,50011243 Palliser Estate Martinborough Pinot Noir S'18 NZ Martinborough \5,00011348 Koyama Pearson's Vineyard Pinot Noir S'17 NZ Waipara Valley, North Canterbury \5,600 Vint.11268 Neudorf Moutere Pinot Noir S'17 NZ Nelson \6,300 Vint.10560 Mountford Estate Pinot Noir S'14 NZ Waipara Valley, North Canterbury \6,50010834 Pegasus Bay Pinot Noir S'15 NZ Waipara Valley, North Canterbury \6,80011215 Felton Road Pinot Noir Bannockburn S'18 NZ Central Otago \7,20011176 Koyama Williams' Vineyard Pinot Noir '16 NZ Waipara Valley, North Canterbury \7,20010835 Sato Pinot Noir Northburn S'16 NZ Central Otago \7,50010836 Sato Pinot Noir Pisa Terrace S'16 NZ Central Otago \7,50010446 Sato Pinot Noir Pisa Terrace S'15 NZ Central Otago \7,68011277 Felton Road Pinot Noir Calvert S'18 NZ Central Otago \8,50011217 Felton Road Pinot Noir Cornish Point S'18 NZ Central Otago \8,50011260 Ata Rangi McCrone Vineyard Pinot Noir S'16 NZ Martinborough \9,50011344 Ata Rangi Pinot Noir S'17 NZ Martinborough \9,50011068 Pegasus Bay Prima Donna Pinot Noir S'15 NZ Waipara Valley, North Canterbury \12,000 Vint.11153 Ryder Estate Pinot Noir '17 US Central Coast, CA \2,30011151 District 7 Pinot Noir S'17 US Monterey County, CA \2,60011371 A to Z Pinot Noir S'16 US Oregon \3,50010893 Brooks Runaway Red Pinot Noir '17 US Willamette Valley, Oregon \3,60011254 Hendry HRW Pinot Noir S'17 US Napa Valley, CA \3,60010916 Johan Vineyards Farmlands Pinot Noir '17 US Willamette Valley, Oregon \3,70010810 Mouton Noir Other People's Pinot(O.P.P) S'17 US Willamette Valley, Oregon \4,00011373 Brooks Pinot Noir Willamette Valley '18 US Willamette Valley, Oregon \4,50010605 Chehalem Three Vineyard Pinot Noir S'15 US Willamette Valley, Oregon \4,50010240 J.K. Carriere Pinot Noir Provocateur S'14 US Willamette Valley, Oregon \4,60011144 Easton Pinot Noir '13 US Sierra Foothills, CA \5,00011239 Johan Vineyards Estate Pinot Noir '16 US Van Duzer Corridor, Willamette Valley, Oregon \5,00010890 Brooks Pinot Noir Janus '15 US Willamette Valley, Oregon \6,00010241 Johan Vineyards Nils Pinot Noir '12 US Willamette Valley, Oregon \6,2009888 J.K. Carriere Vespidae Willamette Valley Pinot Noir '13 US Willamette Valley, Oregon \6,80011283 The Eyrie Vineyards Pinot Noir '16 US Willamette Valley, Oregon \7,00010886 Bergstro

..m Pinot Noir Cumberland Reserve '16 US Willamette Valley, Oregon \7,200

10911 Francis Tannahill Pinot Noir The Hermit '15 US Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon \7,50011242 Porter Creek Pinot Noir Fiona Hill '16 US Russian River Valley, Sonoma, CA \7,50010900 Chehalem Pinot Noir Ridgecrest Vineyards S'15 US Ribbon Ridge, Willamette Valley, Oregon \8,2008894 The Eyrie Vineyards Pinot Noir '10 US Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon \9,00010079 Chehalem Pinot Noir Reserve S'13 US Ribbon Ridge, Willamette Valley, Oregon \13,00010164 The Eyrie Vineyards Original Vines Pinot Noir '13 US Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon \13,40010290 Bodega Colome Lote Especial Pinot Noir '15 ARG Valle Calchaqui, Salta \8,00011166 Nahuen Reserva Especial Pinot Noir S'18 CHL Itata Valley \1,20010964 Matetic Corralillo Pinot Noir (375ml) S'15 CHL San Antonio Valley \2,00010519 Matetic Corralillo Pinot Noir S'16 CHL San Antonio Valley \2,800

CABERNET SAUVIGNON, MERLOT & BLENDS11323 Dreamtime Pass Cabernet Sauvignon S'19 AUS South Eastern Australia \1,35011324 Dreamtime Pass Food Pairing Series Cabernet Sauvignon S'19 AUS South Eastern Australia \1,35011325 Dreamtime Pass Kangaroo Label Cabernet Sauvignon S'19 AUS South Eastern Australia \1,35011340 Dreamtime Pass Kangaroo Label Merlot '18 AUS South Eastern Australia \1,35011339 Dreamtime Pass Merlot '18 AUS South Eastern Australia \1,35011292 Angus The Bull Cabernet Sauvignon (375ml) S'17 AUS Central Victoria, Vic. \1,45010821 Mike Press Cabernet Sauvignon S'16 AUS Adelaide Hills, S.A. \1,80011184 Mike Press Merlot S'17 AUS Adelaide Hills, S.A. \1,80010669 Moss Wood Amy's (375ml) S'17 AUS Margaret River, W.A. \1,95011291 Angus The Bull Cabernet Sauvignon S'17 AUS Central Victoria, Vic. \2,500

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CABERNET SAUVIGNON, MERLOT & BLENDS(Continued)11397 d'Arenberg High Trellis Cabernet Sauvignon S'17 AUS McLaren Vale, S.A. \2,50011341 Teusner Gentleman Cabernet Sauvignon S'18 AUS Barossa, S.A. \2,500 Vint.10988 Pierro Fire Gully Cabernets Merlot S'16 AUS Margaret River, W.A. \2,80010937 Tahbilk Cabernet Sauvignon S'16 AUS Nagambie Lakes, Vic. \2,80010996 Voyager Estate Girt By Sea Cabernet Merlot S'14 AUS Margaret River, W.A. \3,00011025 d'Arenberg Galvo Garage Cabernet Blend S'14 AUS Adelaide Hills & McLaren Vale, S.A. \3,25011122 Frankland Estate Cabernet Sauvignon S'17 AUS Frankland River, W.A. \3,40011299 Elderton Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon S'17 AUS Barossa, S.A. \3,50011119 Elderton Barossa Merlot S'18 AUS Barossa Valley, S.A. \3,50010957 Moss Wood Amy's S'17 AUS Margaret River, W.A. \3,68011333 Bowen Estate Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon S'18 AUS Coonawarra, S.A. \4,00011317 Pierro Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot L.T.Cf. S'15 AUS Margaret River, W.A. \4,00011311 Leeuwin Estate Prelude Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon S'16 AUS Margaret River, W.A. \4,20011336 Moss Wood Ribbon Vale Cabernet Sauvignon S'17 AUS Margaret River, W.A. \6,50011337 Moss Wood Ribbon Vale Merlot S'17 AUS Margaret River, W.A. \6,50010337 Voyager Estate Cabernet Merlot S'12 AUS Margaret River, W.A. \7,08011035 Leeuwin Estate Art Series Cabernet Sauvignon S'15 AUS Margaret River, W.A. \7,30010973 Grosset Gaia S'16 AUS Clare Valley, S.A. \8,00011112 Yarra Yering Agincourt Cabernet Malbec S'15 AUS Yarra Valley, Vic. \9,8007925 Leeuwin Estate Art Series Cabernet Sauvignon S'05 AUS Margaret River, W.A. \10,40011076 Yarra Yering Dry Red No.1 '15 AUS Yarra Valley, Vic. \10,50011129 Moss Wood Cabernet Sauvignon S'16 AUS Margaret River, W.A. \11,50010760 Southern Cross Hawkes Bay Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon S'14 NZ Hawkes Bay \2,20011053 Main Divide Merlot Cabernet S'17 NZ North Canterbury \3,00010044 Trinity Hill Hawkes Bay The Trinity(Merlot blend) S'14 NZ Hawkes Bay \3,00011362 Pegasus Bay Merlot Cabernet S'18 NZ Waipara Valley, North Canterbury \4,30011270 Trinity Hill Gimblett Gravels the Gimblett S'16 NZ Hawkes Bay \4,50011038 Ata Rangi Celebre S'15 NZ Martinborough \5,30010655 Pegasus Bay Maestro (Merlot Cabernet Malbec) S'15 NZ Waipara Valley, North Canterbury \6,80011152 Ryder Estate Cabernet Sauvignon '17 US Central Coast, CA \2,30010918 District 7 Cabernet Sauvignon S'16 US Monterey County, CA \2,80010942 Foxglove Cabernet Sauvignon '17 US Paso Robles, CA \2,96011197 Hendry HRW Cabernet Sauvignon S'16 US Napa Valley, CA \4,80010986 Madison's Ranch Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon '17 US Napa Valley, CA \5,00011194 Chappellet Mountain Cuvee '17 US Napa Valley, CA \6,30010612 Easton Estate Cabernet Sauvignon '11 US Shenandoah Valley, CA \6,80011019 McKenzie-Mueller Cabernet Sauvignon '14 US Napa Valley, CA \8,70011147 Hendry Cabernet Sauvignon '15 US Napa Valley, CA \10,50010896 Chappellet Signature Cabernet Sauvignon '16 US Napa Valley, CA \11,50010742 Hess Collection The Lion '14 US Napa Valley, CA \30,50010845 Opus One '05 US Napa Valley, CA OPEN10847 Opus One '10 US Napa Valley, CA OPEN10848 Opus One '12 US Napa Valley, CA OPEN10849 Opus One '13 US Napa Valley, CA OPEN10850 Opus One '14 US Napa Valley, CA OPEN10851 Opus One '15 US Napa Valley, CA OPEN11229 Opus One '16 US Napa Valley, CA OPEN10965 Nahuen Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon '16 CHL Colchagua Valley \1,50010919 Koyle Cuvee Los Lingues Cabernet Sauvignon '15 CHL Colchagua Valley \1,80011225 Koyle Royale Cabernet Sauvignon '16 CHL Colchagua Valley \3,000

SHIRAZ (SYRAH), GRENACHE & BLENDS10795 Mt.Langi Ghiran Billi Billi Shiraz (375ml) S'15 AUS Victoria \1,25011111 Dreamtime Pass Food Pairing Series Shiraz S'18 AUS South Eastern Australia \1,35011110 Dreamtime Pass Kangaroo Label Shiraz S'18 AUS South Eastern Australia \1,35011109 Dreamtime Pass Shiraz S'18 AUS South Eastern Australia \1,35010774 d'Arenberg The Stump Jump Red S'16 AUS McLaren Vale, S.A. \1,60010971 d'Arenberg The Stump Jump Shiraz S'17 AUS McLaren Vale, S.A. \1,60011275 Mike Press Shiraz S'17 AUS Adelaide Hills, S.A. \1,800 Vint.10931 Elderton E Series Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon S'16 AUS South Australia \1,98011414 Yering Station Little Yering Shiraz S'17 AUS Yarra Valley, Vic. \2,180 Vint.

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SHIRAZ (SYRAH), GRENACHE & BLENDS(Continued)10999 Annie's Lane Shiraz S'17 AUS Clare Valley, S.A. \2,40010980 Mt.Langi Ghiran Billi Billi Shiraz S'16 AUS Victoria \2,45011230 d'Arenberg Custodian Grenache S'16 AUS McLaren Vale, S.A. \2,50011396 d'Arenberg d'Arry's Original Grenache Shiraz S'17 AUS McLaren Vale, S.A. \2,500 Vint.11157 d'Arenberg Footbolt Shiraz S'17 AUS McLaren Vale, S.A. \2,50011238 Teusner Joshua S'19 AUS Barossa Valley, S.A. \2,50011342 Teusner Riebke Shiraz S'18 AUS Barossa Valley, S.A. \2,65011222 Delatite High Ground Shiraz S'17 AUS Upper Goulburn, Vic. \2,75011406 Tahbilk Shiraz S'17 AUS Nagambie Lakes, Vic. \2,80011182 Leeuwin Estate Siblings Shiraz S'17 AUS Margaret River, W.A. \3,20011316 Yering Station Village Shiraz S'16 AUS Yarra Valley, Vic. \3,20011231 d'Arenberg Derelict Grenache S'18 AUS McLaren Vale, S.A. \3,25010509 Mt.Langi Ghiran Cliff Edge Shiraz S'15 AUS Grampians, Vic. \3,35010936 Pierro Fire Gully Shiraz S'14 AUS Margaret River, W.A. \3,35011303 Frankland Estate Shiraz S'17 AUS Frankland River, W.A. \3,40011398 d'Arenberg Laughing Magpie Shiraz Viognier S'15 AUS McLaren Vale, S.A. \3,50011298 Elderton Barossa Shiraz S'17 AUS Barossa, S.A. \3,50011106 Teusner Avatar S'16 AUS Barossa Valley, S.A. \3,50011301 Frankland Estate Isolation Ridge Vineyard Shiraz S'17 AUS Frankland River, W.A. \4,00011315 Voyager Estate Shiraz S'16 AUS Margaret River, W.A. \4,00011074 Picardy Shiraz '15 AUS Pemberton, W.A. \4,20011237 Teusner Albert Shiraz S'17 AUS Barossa Valley, S.A. \4,50011102 Leeuwin Estate Art Series Shiraz S'16 AUS Margaret River, W.A. \4,60010966 d'Arenberg Dead Arm Shiraz S'16 AUS McLaren Vale, S.A. \6,50011077 Yarra Yering Dry Red No.2 '15 AUS Yarra Valley, Vic. \9,80011078 Yarra Yering Underhill Shiraz '15 AUS Yarra Valley, Vic. \9,8009262 Elderton Command Single Vineyard Shiraz S'09 AUS Barossa, S.A. \12,30011247 Trinity Hill Hawkes Bay Syrah S'18 NZ Hawkes Bay \3,00011366 Trinity Hill Gimblett Gravels Syrah S'18 NZ Hawkes Bay \4,80010619 Ryder Estate Syrah '16 US Central Coast, CA \1,90011145 Terre Rouge Syrah Les Cotes de l'Ouest '14 US California \3,80010475 Francis Tannahill Sundown Red Wine '13 US Oregon \5,20011195 Terre Rouge L'Autre '11 US Sierra Foothills, CA \5,20010609 Terre Rouge Syrah Sentinel Oak Vineyard '11 US Shenandoah Valley, CA \6,80010286 Bodega Colome Lote Especial Syrah '15 ARG Valle Calchaqui, Salta \3,20011169 Koyle Cuvee Los Lingues Syrah '16 CHL Colchagua Valley \1,80010428 Koyle Royale Syrah '15 CHL Colchagua Valley \3,0009701 Matetic Corralillo Syrah '13 CHL San Antonio Valley \3,20010696 Matetic EQ Syrah '14 CHL San Antonio Valley \4,800

OTHER REDS11124 Frankland Estate Rocky Gully Cabernets S'17 AUS Frankland River, W.A. \2,35011331 Pizzini Sangiovese Shiraz S'18 AUS King Valley, Vic. \2,35011309 Cake Wines Barbera (Crown Cap) '19 AUS Adelaide Hills, S.A. \3,00011413 Pizzini Pietra Rossa Sangiovese S'17 AUS King Valley, Vic. \3,150 Vint.11034 Rising Cabernet Franc S'18 AUS Yarra Valley, Vic. \3,80011033 Rising Gamay S'18 AUS Yarra Valley, Vic. \3,80010768 Frankland Estate Olmo's Reward S'14 AUS Frankland River, W.A. \5,60011424 Foxglove Zinfandel '17 US Paso Robles, CA \2,960 Vint.10610 Easton Zinfandel '14 US Amador County, CA \3,20011376 Hendry HRW Zinfandel S'18 US Napa Valley, CA \3,20011287 Terre Rouge Te^te a Te^te '13 US Sierra Foothills, CA \3,50011022 VDR Very Dark Red '15 US Hames Valley, Monterey County, CA \3,86010613 Easton Cabernet Franc Monarch Mine Vineyard '13 US Sierra Foothills, CA \4,20011172 Easton Zinfandel Lot1852 Zinster S'18 US Fiddletown, Amador County, CA \4,20010631 Porter Creek Old Vine Carignan '14 US Mendocino County, CA \4,20011383 Spenker Estate Zinfandel '14 US Lodi, CA \4,50011290 McKenzie-Mueller Napa JAZZ '15 US Napa Valley, CA \4,80011198 Hendry Malbec '16 US Napa Valley, CA \5,20011251 Johan Vineyards Blaufrankisch '16 US Van Duzer Corridor, Willamette Valley, Oregon \5,20010913 Hendry Zinfandel Blocks 7&22 '15 US Napa Valley, CA \6,000

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W10798 Three Oaks Crushed Apple Cider 5% (375ml Can) 30 can/cs Open price / 1caseW10651 Smith Sparkling Spring Water 12 btl/cs \6,960 / 1caseW10652 Smith Sparkling Spring Water (350ml) 24 btl/cs \9,120 / 1caseW10649 Smith Spring Water 12 btl/cs \6,960 / 1caseW10650 Smith Spring Water (350ml) 24 btl/cs \9,120 / 1case

284 winesave PRO argon in a canPlumm in GlazmatazGlazmatazPlumm Rental

See P13

その他取扱い商品Other Beverages

See P12

OTHER REDS(Continued)10910 The Eyrie Vineyards Trousseau '16 US Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon \6,20011253 McKenzie-Mueller Malbec '13 US Napa Valley, CA \6,50010804 McKenzie-Mueller Cabernet Franc '13 US Napa Valley, CA \7,00011375 The Eyrie Vineyards Pinot Meunier '16 US Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon \9,0009409 McKenzie-Mueller Cabernet Franc '07 US Napa Valley, CA \10,00011188 Amalaya Red Malbec Blend '18 ARG Valle Calchaqui, Salta \1,85011191 Bodega Colome Lote Especial Malbec La Brava '17 ARG Valle Calchaqui, Salta \3,20010287 Bodega Colome Lote Especial Tannat '15 ARG Valle Calchaqui, Salta \3,20010780 Bodega Colome Estate Malbec '15 ARG Valle Calchaqui, Salta \3,50010779 Bodega Colome Autentico Malbec '17 ARG Valle Calchaqui, Salta \5,00010291 Bodega Colome Altura Maxima Malbec '13 ARG Valle Calchaqui, Salta \14,80011165 Nahuen Gran Reserva Carmenere '17 CHL Colchagua Valley \1,50011384 Cinco '18 CHL Central Valley \1,58011168 Koyle Cuvee Los Lingues Carmenere '17 CHL Colchagua Valley \1,800 Vint.11170 Koyle Don Cande Cinsault '18 CHL Itata Valley \2,00011171 Koyle Royale Carmenere '16 CHL Colchagua Valley \3,00010011 Koyle Cerro Basalto '14 CHL Colchagua Valley \4,50010950 Koyle Cerro Basalto Cuartel G2 '16 CHL Colchagua Valley \4,50010568 Koyle Auma '13 CHL Colchagua Valley \12,000

DESSERT & FORTIFIED WINE10668 d'Arenberg Noble Mud Pie (375ml) S'17 AUS Adelaide Hills & McLaren Vale, S.A. \2,30011297 d'Arenberg Noble Wrinkled Riesling (375ml) S'18 AUS Adelaide Hills, S.A. \2,3009994 d'Arenberg Nostalgia Rare Tawny (375ml) S'NV AUS McLaren Vale, S.A. \3,6507116 Chambers Rosewood Vineyards Rutherglen Muscat (375ml) S'NV AUS Rutherglen, Vic. \2,3007261 Chambers Rosewood Vineyards Rutherglen Muscat (750ml) S'NV AUS Rutherglen, Vic. \3,2807262 Chambers Rosewood Vineyards Rutherglen Mt.Carmel S'NV AUS Rutherglen, Vic. \3,50011041 Koyama Noble Riesling (375ml) S'18 NZ Waipara Valley, North Canterbury \4,65011063 Pegasus Bay ARIA Late Picked Riesling S'16 NZ Waipara Valley, North Canterbury \5,20011066 Pegasus Bay Encore Noble Riesling (375ml) S'16 NZ Waipara Valley, North Canterbury \5,20010892 Brooks Tethys (375ml) '15 US Willamette Valley, Oregon \4,500

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Australia

Australia

Angus The BullEstablished by winemaker Hamish MacGowan in 2003, he makes just one wine, Cabernet Sauvignon, from fruit from Central Victoria to provide the perfect accompaniment for red meat - aptly branded as 'Angus the Bull'.

11292 Cabernet Sauvignon (375ml) S'17 Central Victoria, Vic. \1,450Cabernet Sauvignon92%/Merlot6%/Malbec2% Alc.14.1%

11291 Cabernet Sauvignon S'17 Intense colour with bright purple hues. Vibrant black fruits with rich dark chocolate and subtle vanillin oak aromas. Medium-to-full bodied palate weight, characterised by satisfying tannins and a strong savoury finish. An ideal accompaniment to red meat and prime cuts of beef.

\2,500Central Victoria, Vic.Cabernet Sauvignon92%/Merlot6%/Malbec2% Alc.14.1%

Annie's LaneA storied label that offers great quality and value, using fruit grown on the estate and by contract growers vineyards in the Annie's Lane, Watervale and Polish Hill regions in the Clare Valley.

11187 Riesling S'19 Light green with a lime hue. The nose shows strong aromas of citrus with subtle nuances of clove and orange blossom. The vibrant, medium-bodied palate displays pure Clare Valley Riesling characters of lime, talc, spice and floral notes, finishing with crunchy Granny Smith apples and lime.

\2,180Clare Valley, S.A.Riesling Alc.12.2% RS 3.5g/L

11408 Chardonnay S'19 Pale-straw with green hues in the glass, it displays peach, melon and citrus fruit aromas which develop into lively varietal flavours across the soft and full-flavoured palate. Integrated oak characters offer greater complexity. Excellent with smoked chicken or Caesar salad.

\2,000South AustraliaChardonnay100% Alc.13.0% Vint.

10999 Shiraz S'17 One of the longest and latest vintages in recent years helped bring grapes to optimum maturity. Deep red with purple hues. Aromas of cassis lift from the glass while the palate is rich with plums and black olives, balanced by subtle oak flavours with a hint of dark chocolate and spice.

\2,400Clare Valley, S.A.Shiraz Alc.14.6%

BellvaleOwner, winemaker and former pilot John Ellis focuses on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay at his high-quality low-yielding vineyards in Gippsland. His first release Pinot Noir '03 earned 93 points from James Halliday.

11394 Chardonnay Athena's Vineyard S'17 At his South Gippsland winery, John Ellis handcrafts cool climate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Fermented in open steel tanks, before being pressed to barrel and aged in old French oak for 12 months. Showing fresh yet restrained fruit on a delicious palate with a long flinty finish.

\3,500Gippsland, Vic.Chardonnay100% Alc.12.8%

11395 Pinot Noir Quercus Vineyard S'19 John Ellis, founder and winemaker at Bellvale, is a lover of Burgundy wines who moved to southern Gippsland after finding the ideal location for growing Pinot Noir. His 17ha estate features very dense planting (7,150 vines/ha). Delicate and complex, with cherry, berry and spice aromas and flavours.

\3,500Gippsland, Vic.Pinot Noir Alc.14.1% Vint.

Bowen EstateA small family-owned winery with a 40-year history in prime Terra Rossa soil in Coonawarra, a commitment to hand pruning in the vineyard helps produce rich complex wines made to age beautifully.

11334 Coonawarra Chardonnay S'18 Lively aromas leap from the glass. Fresh, bright grape and pear fruit flavours, delicately balanced by fine French oak giving both fruit flavours and texture. The acidity structure ensures the palate is pleasingly lively, balanced by complex texture from time on yeast lees.

\3,600Coonawarra, S.A.Chardonnay100% Alc.13.9%

11333 Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon S'18 An excellent vintage from Coonawarra's famous terra rossa soils. Deep purple, abundant dark berry aromatics entice on the nose. In the mouth it displays vibrancy and energy from the first sip, a finely interlaced tannin structure with a richly textured palate showing vibrancy and length.

\4,000Coonawarra, S.A.Cabernet Sauvignon100% Alc.15.5%

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Australia

※ Details for all of our wines are available on our homepage. www.village-cellars.co.jp※ Annotations: Vint. = Vintage Change, Name = Name Change, ¥↑ = Price raised, ¥↓ =Price resuced, RS=Residual Sugar.

Australia Cake WinesCake Wines is an Australian, boutique independent wine business, created by a couple of young wine and culture lovers, Mike Smith and Glen Cassidy. Cake Wines making team are based in the Adelaide Hills and the head office in Sydney.

11032 Pinot Noir S'18 A mix of characters from fruit from two very different blocks in the Adelaide Hills, the Patch producing savoury fruit while Woods Hill adds elegant tannins and bright red fruit. Aromas of violet, caraway, cinnamon, black cherry and vanilla, with bright cherry, strawberry and rhubarb on the palate.

\2,980Adelaide Hills, S.A.Pinot Noir100% Alc.13.4%

11309 Barbera (Crown Cap) '19 Contemporary winery Cake creates small lot wines from the Adelaide Hills and sells them at a cellar door in Sydney. The 100% Barbera fruit undergoes 100% whole bunch carbonic maceration, is crushed and goes straight to press. Rich fruit aromas, soft tannins, with a fruit-driven palate.

\3,000Adelaide Hills, S.A.Barbera100% Alc.14.0%

Chambers Rosewood VineyardsRobert Parker called Bill Chambers, the 5th generation winemaker of this winery founded in 1858, ‘the undisputed king of the fortified wine business’, and has awarded their ‘stickies’ 100 points.

7116 Rutherglen Muscat (375ml) S'NV Light green brown colour. Very sweet. Needs a few minutes in the glass before the typical raisin flavours come to the fore. Medium after taste.

\2,300Rutherglen, Vic.Muscat100% Alc.18.0% RS 239g/L

7261 Rutherglen Muscat (750ml) S'NV Rutherglen, Vic. \3,280Muscat Alc.18.0% RS 233g/L

7262 Rutherglen Mt.Carmel S'NV From the ‘stickies master’ of Rutherglen, this extra special drop is named after the local convent overlooking Chambers’ vineyards. A blend of old vine Shiraz fruit and Touriga produced a fresh wine with over-ripe blackberry and cassis aromas. Excellent with chocolate, nuts and cheese.

\3,500Rutherglen, Vic.Shiraz/Durif/Tempranillo/Grand Noir Alc.18.1% RS 203.8g/L

Curly FlatEstablished and owned by Phil Moraghan and Jeni Kolkka in Macedon in 1991, who handcraft fine Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays notable for their pure flavours from their biodynamic vineyards and gravity winery.

10811 Williams Crossing Chardonnay S'16 The nose is floral and oak driven, lively and fresh. A light oak frame and lees impact create subtle and savoury depth. The round palate shows a flourish of ripe nectarine and citrus that brings satisfaction in its flavour and crisp finish. Aged for 12 months in 100% French oak, 12% new.

\4,980Macedon Ranges, Vic.Chardonnay100% Alc.12.8%

10662 Williams Crossing Pinot Noir S'15 An alluringly delicate nose of raspberry and blackberry fruits with complexing nuances of undergrowth and wood smoked bacon, dried aromatic herbs and flowers. The luxuriously weighted fruit is balanced by lively acidity with a gossamer silk structure that slip and grips across the palate.

\4,980Macedon Ranges, Vic.Pinot Noir Alc.14.1%

11159 Chardonnay S'16 A complex nose of baker's spice and white florals, struck match and sea spray salinity, with lemon curd, preserved lime and fresh fig notes. The palate is powerful and citrus driven with grapefruit predominant, a seamless structure and mineral acidity providing elegance and length. (See page9 for more details.)

\7,000Macedon Ranges, Vic.Chardonnay Alc.13.1%

10666 Pinot Noir S'15 Violets, black cherries and wild raspberry swirl as scents of undergrowth and potpourri enhance complexity on the rich, fragrant and savoury nose. The luscious energetic palate is awash with fine tannins, with kirsch characters intersecting with cocoa, black pepper and vanillin spice. (See page9 for more details.)

\8,200Macedon Ranges, Vic.Pinot Noir Alc.14.1%

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d'ArenbergEstablished in warm McLaren Vale in 1912, under 4th generation Chester Osborn winemaker it has built a global reputation for its premium Shiraz and Grenache, as well as its affordable range of daily drinking wines.

2294 The Peppermint Paddock Sparkling Red NV This intriguing non-vintage sparkling red is a blend of Chambourcin 63%, Shiraz 20% and Graciano 17%. Vibrant purple with a persistent mousse and lively bead, it tickles the nose with exotic spice, ripe plum and black olive, and tantalizes the palate with mint, black fruits and Christmas spice.

\3,800McLaren Vale, S.A.Chambourcin72%/Shiraz14%/Graciano13% Alc.13.2% RS 12.6g/L

11400 The Stump Jump Riesling S'19 McLaren Vale & Adelaide Hills, S.A. \1,600Riesling Alc.9.6% RS 13.5g/L Vint.

11250 The Stump Jump Sauvignon Blanc S'19 South Australia \1,600Sauvignon Blanc100% Alc.13.5%

10969 The Stump Jump Lightly Wooded Chardonnay S'18

McLaren Vale, S.A. \1,600

Chardonnay100% Alc.13.8%

11233 The Stump Jump White S'18 McLaren Vale & Adelaide Hills, S.A. \1,600Riesling55%/Marsanne23%/Sauvignon Blanc20%/Roussanne5% Alc.12.0%

10971 The Stump Jump Shiraz S'17 McLaren Vale, S.A. \1,600Shiraz100% Alc.14.5%

10774 The Stump Jump Red S'16 McLaren Vale, S.A. \1,600Grenache60%/Shiraz20%/Mourvedre20% Alc.14.9%

11296 Dry Dam Riesling S'19 Aromas of Granny Smith and nashi, with hints of lemon and lime and a sweet but tangy sherbet. The off-dry sugar level adds a juiciness to the mid-palate and the fine and well-etched acidity is supple throughout, with a crispness and persistence on the finish. Will gain complexity with careful cellaring.

\2,350McLaren Vale & Adelaide Hills, S.A.Riesling100% Alc.10.0% RS 16.9g/L

11232 Olive Grove Chardonnay S'18 The expressive nose shows blue skies and sunshine with ample stone fruits, peach and nectarine, together with a savoury, nutty edge. The palate is rich and opulent, yet refined with a lovely silken feel. A whisper of well-seasoned French oak sits respectfully in the background.

\2,200McLaren Vale & Adelaide Hills, S.A.Chardonnay100% Alc.13.5%

11399 Lucky Lizard Chardonnay S'18 Cool climate Adelaide Hills fruit is fermented in old French oak for approx. 6 months. Brimming with stone fruit, lemon curd and cut straw aromas. On the palate it is textural and refreshing, with pithy grapefruit and white peach flavours, a long and tangy finish concluding with a gentle phenolic grip.

\2,980Adelaide Hills, S.A.Chardonnay Alc.13.7%

11220 Hermit Crab Viognier Marsanne S'18 A very fragrant nose full of sweet apricot and gingery spice. The palate is luscious and generous, with great acid that tightens the wine, adding freshness and a clean crisp finish. A slight pithy feel builds on the spice notes.

\2,200McLaren Vale, S.A.Viognier62%/Marsanne38% Alc.13.7%

11029 Money Spider Roussanne S'18 A vibrant and textural white with aromas of peach, banana, lemon, honeydew melon and flowers. The palate is more on the tropical side, with green mango, citrus peel and nectarine. A juicy mid-palate merges with a vibrant and tangy acid back palate.

\2,350McLaren Vale, S.A.Roussanne100% Alc.14.2%

11397 High Trellis Cabernet Sauvignon S'17 This vineyard planted in the 19th century received its nickname as the first in the region trained above knee height. From the cooler 2017 vintage, it is medium bodied and acid driven, with loads of blackcurrant, blackberry and liquorice flavours. The finish is long and supple with lots of spice.

\2,500McLaren Vale, S.A.Cabernet Sauvignon100% Alc.14.6%

11157 Footbolt Shiraz S'17 From an excellent vintage with stable ripening weather and average crop levels. Generously rich with amazing fruit weight and balanced, chewy tannins. Brimming with ripe red fruits and an underlying layer of subtle oak, as well as a hint of pepper. Great value in Australian Shiraz.

\2,500McLaren Vale, S.A.Shiraz100% Alc.14.9%

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11396 d'Arry's Original Grenache Shiraz S'17 Highly aromatic, with pretty red fruits and exotic spice on the nose. The medium-bodied palate shows wild strawberry, dried cranberry and rhubarb flavours, with dried herb and baking spice notes supported by balanced acidity and tannins. Fresh and vibrant now, it will mellow further with age. (See page3 for more details.)

\2,500McLaren Vale, S.A.Shiraz50%/Grenache50% Alc.15.0% Vint.

11230 Custodian Grenache S'16 Made from old bush Grenache, it is a fuller-bodied style with masses of blood orange and Amaro on the nose, and fleshy red fruits and savoury spice on the palate. The texture is great, with prominent rhubarb and pomegranate flavours. Nice acidity and slightly grippy tannins on the finish.

\2,500McLaren Vale, S.A.Grenache100% Alc.14.8%

11118 Feral Fox Pinot Noir S'17 An attractive pale garnet colour that expresses lightness and finesse. The nose is red-fruited and spicy, with loads of white pepper and a slight herbal edge. Strawberry and sour cherry race across the palate, finishing with lively acidity and pleasingly bitter (in a good way) tannins.

\3,200Adelaide Hills, S.A.Pinot Noir100% Alc.14.6%

11025 Galvo Garage Cabernet Blend S'14 Cabernet Sauvignon 54%, Merlot 23% and Petit Verdot 23%, it shows Cabernet aromas of black olive, blackcurrants and bay leaf. The palate has nice weight, with mulberry and spice flavours, reasonable tannins, and finishes with moderate acidity and long length of flavour.

\3,250Adelaide Hills & McLaren Vale, S.A.Cabernet Sauvignon54%/Merlot23%/Petit Verdot23% Alc.14.7%

11398 Laughing Magpie Shiraz Viognier S'15 A beautifully balanced year with all components in harmony. Complex aromas of black and red fruits, with dark earth, spice, fennel, floral, ginger and apricot notes. The palate is deep and rich, with a long fine structure and an acid line that provides a sleek shape and long lingering finish.

\3,500McLaren Vale, S.A.Shiraz94%/Viognier6% Alc.14.9%

11231 Derelict Grenache S'18 An abundance of fruit on the nose, with blueberry, plum, liquorice, spice and earth. The palate is juicy and generous, with a seam of crunchy tannins and lively acid that add structure and fresh punch. All of these big rich fruits are wrapped around a graphite almost ferrous like structure.

\3,250McLaren Vale, S.A.Grenache100% Alc.14.7%

10966 Dead Arm Shiraz S'16 This iconic Shiraz displays the power and intensity of McLaren Vale Shiraz, yet has elegance and refinement. The nose is vibrant and lifted, with aromas of boysenberry, sour plum and black peppercorns. The palate is long and lush, with tightly wound tannin and mouth-watering acidity.

\6,500McLaren Vale, S.A.Shiraz100% Alc.15.1%

10668 Noble Mud Pie (375ml) S'17 Generous and rich, yet with great freshness and acidity from the cooler 2017 vintage. Honeysuckle, frangipani and lemon balm leap from the glass with concentrated citrus and pineapple spread across the palate. The finish is long and intense with soft phenolics and fantastic length of flavour.

\2,300Adelaide Hills & McLaren Vale, S.A.Viognier56%/Sauvignon Blanc28%/Semillon10%/Pinot Gris6% Alc.12.1% RS 197.0g/L

11297 Noble Wrinkled Riesling (375ml) S'18 Made from 100% Adelaide Hills Riesling. A rich, luscious nose, with toasty honey and candied lemon aromas. The palate is fresh and zingy, with intense limoncello and pan-fried ginger flavours. It is rich yet refreshing.

\2,300Adelaide Hills, S.A.Riesling100% Alc.10.1% RS 191.1g/L

9994 Nostalgia Rare Tawny (375ml) S'NV A burnished bronze with an alluring rim of olive in the glass. The nose opens with a cascade of walnuts, toasted almonds and complex oak character, followed by dried fruits, pears and apples, with cinnamon. The palate is very lively, tingling with spice and lift - a fantastic balance of freshness and age.

\3,650McLaren Vale, S.A.Grenache/Shiraz/Mourvedre/Muscat Alc.20.8% RS 232.5g/L

DelatiteDelatite's cool climate biodynamic vineyards in the Victorian highlands were first planted in 1968, and the winery established in 1982. Produces outstanding aromatic whites.

11401 High Ground Chardonnay S'18 Made from fruit grown in the cool-climate Victorian High Country, it is whole bunch pressed and fermented with a mix of cultured and natural yeast. Citrus notes with melon character, and light aromatic oak. Medium-bodied and dry on the palate.

\2,300Upper Goulburn, Vic.Chardonnay100% Alc.13.7%

10972 High Ground Pinot Noir S'18 Made in a softer more generous style than Delatite's Estate Pinot, this elegant cool climate red shows intense rich ripe cherry and sweet strawberry flavours with soft tannins. Drink with venison, kangaroo, or duck.

\2,750Upper Goulburn, Vic.Pinot Noir Alc.14.6%

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11222 High Ground Shiraz S'17 From the Victorian High Country, this Shiraz was fermented with a mix of cultured and wild yeast. Big but soft, it shows ripe dark fruits typical of cooler climate Shiraz, balanced by spicy American and French oak and mouthcoating tannins. Dry, medium to full-bodied.

\2,750Upper Goulburn, Vic.Shiraz100% Alc.14.7%

10815 Deadman's Hill Gewurztraminer S'17 Lifted aromas of musk, rose water, and candied grapes on the nose flow onto the full rich palate. Spice notes and a clean, linear acidity carry through to a long elegant finish and is coupled with a subtle leesy complexity.

\3,000Upper Goulburn, Vic.Gewurztraminer100% Alc.14.4%

10814 Estate Pinot Noir S'15 Fruit from three separate blocks were fermented separately with different techniques, then matured in French oak before blending and bottling. Distinctive with impressive colour and body, with black cherry and plum on the palate complemented by silky tannins and toasty oak.

\3,500Upper Goulburn, Vic.Pinot Noir100% Alc.13.8%

Dreamtime PassVillage Cellars original brand made for release only in Japan. Offering a range of friendly wines showing consistent quality and excellent value, they offer great everyday drinking Australian wine.

See page 13 for more details.

EldertonThe Ashmead family bought the long-established Elderton vineyards in 1979, and released their first wine in 1982. With many Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz vines 65-105 years old, they produce complex sensuous reds.

11248 E Series Chardonnay S'19 This unoaked Chardonnay allows you to enjoy the full aromas of this varietal at a young age. Medium bodied, crisp and subtle, it is a medium straw to light gold colour in the glass. The nose shows aromas of peach, melon and mango, leading into a deliciously rich, balanced and straight forward palate.

\1,980South AustraliaChardonnay Alc.13.5%

10931 E Series Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon S'16 A medium-bodied blend of Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon. Deep purple in the glass. The Shiraz gives generous dark cherry and ripe plum flavours, while the Cabernet Sauvignon adds weight, depth and a sinewy tannin backbone. A short stay in old American oak adds vanilla notes.

\1,980South AustraliaShiraz67%/Cabernet Sauvignon33% Alc.14.4%

11299 Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon S'17 Full bodied, rich, and much-awarded Barossa Cabernet. Deep crimson purple in the glass. Aromas of fresh varietal blackberry and bay leaf with nuances of dark olive. Concentrated dark fruits fill the palate with hints of chocolate, supported by fine elegant tannins that lead to a long seamless finish.

\3,500Barossa, S.A.Cabernet Sauvignon Alc.15.0%

11119 Barossa Merlot S'18 Cool fermented under 22℃ to retain the fruit forward flavours, it is vibrant and juicy, with ripeness in the vineyard ensuring a soft supple palate. Deep red in the glass, aromas of plum, red berries and spice lead into flavours of plum, red fruits, spice and vanilla on the medium-bodied palate.

\3,500Barossa Valley, S.A.Merlot88%/Shiraz12% Alc.14.1%

11298 Barossa Shiraz S'17 A classic full-bodied Barossa Shiraz, made from fruit from all 3 estate vineyards, including parcels from 125-year old vines. A rich and vibrant dark purple, aromas of black forest fruits, dark chocolate and vanilla with hints of coconut lead into a palate of plum, berries and chocolate with a spice finish.

\3,500Barossa, S.A.Shiraz Alc.14.8%

9262 Command Single Vineyard Shiraz S'09 2009 was a dry, mild year with a few hot weeks, but harvest was generally later than normal. The fruit was harvested by hand and fermented in open top fermenters. Aromas of blackberry fruit, aniseed and spices carry through to the rich, warm and generous palate.

\12,300Barossa, S.A.Shiraz100% Alc.15.1%

Frankland EstateIn the Great Southern region of Western Australia, Frankland are committed to making elegant and powerful cool climate wines. Their richly nuanced reds and single vineyard award-winning Rieslings are outstanding.

11302 Rocky Gully Riesling S'19 Fresh pear and citrus blossom aromas, with notes of bath salt and talc and delicate spice undertones. The nicely-weighted palate shows generous sweet fruits and feijoa, the mid-palate fruit is nicely balanced by talcy florals, texture and acidity, leading to a long crisp finish.

\2,350Frankland River, W.A.Riesling100% Alc.13.9% RS 4.9g/L

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11124 Rocky Gully Cabernets S'17 Made from fruit from the estate's organically certified vineyards with an average age of 25 years, it is an elegant blend of Cabernet Franc 44%, Merlot 35%, Malbec 9%, Petit Verdot 5%, Shiraz 7%. Showing red currants and plums, with hints of cedar, tobacco and mocha, and delicate tannins.

\2,350Frankland River, W.A.Cabernet Franc44%/Merlot35%/Malbec9%/Shiraz7%/Petit Verdot5% Alc.14.7%

11121 Riesling S'18 Fruit from the estate's organically certified vineyards is fermented at low temperatures for 3-4 weeks, then left on lees prior to bottling. Refreshing aromas of white citrus flowers and blossom, with lime and spice notes. In the mouth it is dry, with a rich, vibrant fruit and acid balance.

\3,200Frankland River, W.A.Riesling100% Alc.13.2% RS 5.8g/L

11300 Chardonnay S'17 Lifted blossom florals and white stone fruit with lovely minerality. Generosity on the front palate, with well-integrated oak, leads into an elegant soft and focused palate. There is a complex textured component which plays beautifully with the acid to create a delightful and charming Chardonnay.

\3,400Frankland River, W.A.Chardonnay Alc.12.5%

11122 Cabernet Sauvignon S'17 Fruit was sourced from mature vines in the Isolation Ridge vineyard planted in 1998. Aromas of dark chocolate, tobacco leaf and red currants, the palate intertwines mulberry and cacao, with elegant acid and oak notes adding complexity.

\3,400Frankland River, W.A.Cabernet Sauvignon100% Alc.14.1%

11303 Shiraz S'17 Lifted aromas of cedar combine seamlessly with black pepper spice and subtle cloves, blue fruits, young berries and Damson plums to create a soft juicy palate. Lovely textural tannins produce an elegant cool climate Shiraz. Aged for 18 months in 500 litre French oak puncheons.

\3,400Frankland River, W.A.Shiraz99%/Viognier1% Alc.14.9%

11301 Isolation Ridge Vineyard Shiraz S'17 Initially brooding and dark opening, up to a bright fresh wine. Hints of black olive and an iodine saltiness combine with fresh toasty oak, spice and black pepper. A sweet core of red currant and plum flavoured fruit leads into an enticing ironstone flinty note and mineral complexity.

\4,000Frankland River, W.A.Shiraz98.6%/Viognier1.4% Alc.14.9%

10768 Olmo's Reward S'14 Fresh and bright, the delicate nose shows bright sweet fruit, red berries, plum and lifted floral notes. The tightly woven palate has fine-grained gravely tannins, with mocha and savoury earthy notes. It is flavoursome and savoury, with a lovely complexity, beautifully balanced with effortless elegance.

\5,600Frankland River, W.A.Cabernet Franc58%/Cabernet Sauvignon27%/Malbec11%/Petit Verdot5% Alc.14.2%

GrossetOwner and winemaker Jeffrey Grosset has built a global reputation for his world-class Rieslings from the southern end of Clare Valley, winning numerous awards including Australian Winemaker of the Year.

10974 Alea Riesling S'18 Attractive lemon blossom with a hint of ripe citrus, followed by a delicious layered lemon, lime palate that is almost dry, underpinned by a linear acidity. Fragrant, generous, succulent and long, showing power and depth of lemongrass flavours. Satisfying and expressive of great finesse.

\3,980Clare Valley, S.A.Riesling Alc.12.6% RS 10.8g/L

11306 Springvale Riesling S'19 The "lowest yielding vintage for decades" created a very special Springvale Riesling. Lovely florals, lemongrass and lime juice on the nose. On the palate, the lime and lemon flavours are concentrated, powerful and weighty with impressive length on a fine finish with crisp, cleansing acidity that lingers.

\4,800Clare Valley, S.A.Riesling100% Alc.12.5% RS 2.5g/L Vint.

11305 Polish Hill Riesling S'19 The "lowest yielding vintage for decades" created a very special Riesling. Subtle floral aromatics of violets and lavender, lemon and lime blossom perfumes. The palate is powerful, multi-layered, richly concentrated, with intense, lime juice flavours, fine linear structure, and hints of schisty minerality.

\6,200Clare Valley, S.A.Riesling100% Alc.12.2% RS 1.9g/L Vint.

10973 Gaia S'16 Displaying a gently aromatic quality with ironstone, wild bramble and dark plum flavours. This is a savoury red that intrigues before offering plush velvety texture, held in check by ultra-fine tannins. The finish features schisty minerality, is extra dry and long lasting.

\8,000Clare Valley, S.A.Cabernet Sauvignon80%/Cabernet Franc20% Alc.14.2%

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KantaA new label by Moselle winemaster Egon Muller from Germany, who began making wines with fruit from the Argyll Vineyard in historic Echunga in the Adelaide Hills in 2005. Australian Riesling with a European twist.

10440 Riesling S'15 A beautiful youthful green with a gold tinge. Delicate floral aromatics of honeysuckle, with underlying notes of green-skinned pears. Vibrant citrus flavours on the palate backed by an intriguing textural structure, with a delicate nuttiness, notes of baked pear, and candied fruit peel.

\3,600Adelaide Hills, S.A.Riesling94.05%/Sauvignon Blanc5.79%/Semillon0.16% Alc.11.9% RS 3.30g/L

Leeuwin EstateLeeuwin's Art Series wines are referred to as ‘Rolls-Royce quality at a BMW price. This family-owned boutique is counted among the world's Top 100 wineries, and their Chardonnay as Australia's finest.

11226 Brut '16 Highly floral nose with lemon and apple also showing. Complex notes of biscotti, nougat, cashew and wild mushroom. The tightly framed palate is surrounded by grapefruit, crab apple and lemon skin flavours. Fresh and vibrant acidity meets with a slightly chalky finish.

\4,500Margaret River, W.A.Pinot Noir54%/Chardonnay46% Alc.12.0% RS 5.4g/L

11411 Siblings Sauvignon Blanc S'19 Margaret River, W.A. \2,850(See page4 for more details.) Sauvignon Blanc93%/Semillon7% Alc.13.4% Vint./\↓

11182 Siblings Shiraz S'17 Bright redcurrants, dark cherries and boysenberries feature prominently with black cardamom, star anise, cinnamon quill and delicate violets notes. The tightly framed palate has bright acidity, plump cherries and blackcurrants. Subtle notes of chocolate, coffee and pepper lead to a structural finish.

\3,200Margaret River, W.A.Shiraz100% Alc.13.4%

11312 Prelude Vineyards Chardonnay S'18 Heightened floral notes of jasmine, frangipani, chamomile and cardamom meet with the classical pear, lime and lemon fruit spectrum. The palate is finely woven and lively, the clarity of fruit is highlighted by lime curd, pear and pink grapefruit, structured by a fine acid line and mineral thread.

\4,250Margaret River, W.A.Chardonnay100% Alc.13.7%

11311 Prelude Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon S'16 Vibrant and perfumed with abundant dark cherries and blackcurrants, lifted notes of dried lavender, bay leaf, camphor, cumin and clove. Concentrated and dense, the palate shows layers of dark currants, cherries and Satsuma plums with notes of dark chocolate, coffee bean, olive and cassia.

\4,200Margaret River, W.A.Cabernet Sauvignon91%/Merlot5%/Malbec4% Alc.13.3%

11410 Art Series Riesling S'19 Margaret River, W.A. \3,200Riesling Alc.11.3% RS 0.6g/L Vint.

11310 Art Series Sauvignon Blanc S'18 Bursting lime, lemon, lycee and grapefruit meet with subtleties of fragrant jasmine, basil and lime leaf notes. The nose is highly concentrated with delicate complexity. The palate displays great clarity and purity. Precise acidity captures and creates a vibrant, defined palate, leading to a talc-like finish.

\4,200Margaret River, W.A.Sauvignon Blanc100% Alc.13.3%

11100 Art Series Chardonnay S'16 An outstanding vintage for Leeuwin's classic Chardonnay, showing incredible poise and presence. The nose is energetic and precise, with lime, lemon pith, grapefruit and nashi. The palate shows grapefruit, pear and lemon, its volume and length threaded with a mineral acid line.

\10,500Margaret River, W.A.Chardonnay Alc.13.7% Vint.

7268 Art Series Chardonnay S'06 Long regarded as Australia's finest Chardonnay, 2006 was the coolest summer on record, resulting in a small crop that ripened slowly to produce great intensity and varietal flavours. Aromas of grapefruit, green apples and almonds. The palate shows incredible restraint and focus, with a youthful freshness of grapefruit and citrus characteristics.

\14,500Margaret River, W.A.Chardonnay100% Alc.14.4%

11035 Art Series Cabernet Sauvignon S'15 Blackcurrants, cherries, dried cranberries and Satsuma plums on the nose, with bay leaf, cinnamon, cardamom, cedar and clove notes. The palate is fine with a mineral thread. Elegant and delicately layered, with blackcurrant, cherries and subtle cassis leading to a graphite line and powdery tannins.

\7,300Margaret River, W.A.Cabernet Sauvignon97%/Malbec3% Alc.13.7%

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7925 Art Series Cabernet Sauvignon S'05 A deep garnet, intense varietal aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, plum and liquorice, with beautifully integrated French oak aromas. The palate is intense, linear and elegant. Blackcurrant and liquorice flavours linger in the mouth to produce an incredibly long finish.

\10,400Margaret River, W.A.Cabernet Sauvignon86%/Malbec14% Alc.13.8%

11102 Art Series Shiraz S'16 An abundance of blackcurrants, boysenberries and mulberries glide between sweet and toasted spices of black cardamom, cinnamon and nutmeg. The palate is finely poised, yet generous. Vibrant and opulent black and blue fruits mesh with dried cranberries, caramel and cocoa notes.

\4,600Margaret River, W.A.Shiraz93%/Malbec5%/Viognier1% Alc.13.8%

Mike Press WinesA family-owned winery established in Kenton Valley in the Adelaide Hills in 1998. Mike Press began selling wines under his own label later, and soon created a reputation for outstanding quality and value.

10897 Sauvignon Blanc S'18 Lovely varietal nose and full fruit flavours, with vital cut and thrust adding to an array of snow pea, gooseberry and guava flavours, the components all neatly tied by a straight-forward acidity. Excellent value for a cool-climate Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc.

\1,800Adelaide Hills, S.A.Sauvignon Blanc100% Alc.13.6%

10820 Chardonnay S'17 The grapes were harvested early morning and cold fermented to capture all the natural fruit aromas and tastes. Very light straw yellow. Grapefruit, melons, apples and nectarines on the nose, with some grassy notes on the nose and palate. Refreshing and crisp with subtle minerality and complexity.

\1,800Adelaide Hills, S.A.Chardonnay100% Alc.12.9%

11234 Rose S'18 Sauvignon Blanc 80%, Pinot Noir 20%, this single vineyard Rose from the estate's Adelaide Hills vineyard shows aromas of fresh strawberries and cherries, is dry on the palate with great body and structure, lively, well-balanced mouthfeel and refreshing finish.

\1,800Adelaide Hills, S.A.Sauvignon Blanc80%/Pinot Noir20% Alc.13.4%

11402 Pinot Noir S'18 Pressed in whole bunches to ensure flavour and integrity of the fruit, it has lovely red and black cherry complemented by earthy tones. The nose shows a fresh violet lift with a spicy complexity. Soft length on the palate is balanced by fine tannins that give definition and structure.

\1,800Adelaide Hills, S.A.Pinot Noir100% Alc.14.5% Vint.

11184 Merlot S'17 Purple to red hues in the glass, with berry and wood aromas on the nose. The palate is big but soft with a long middle, blackberry, raspberry and strawberry fruit, some dusty spices from time in American and French oak, with a round, luscious mouthfeel and good length.

\1,800Adelaide Hills, S.A.Merlot100% Alc.14.6%

10821 Cabernet Sauvignon S'16 Fruit was sourced from the cool climate Adelaide Hills to make this full-bodied and bold Bordeaux-style Cabernet Sauvignon. Red to brick red in the glass. Good berry aromas lift above the French oak notes. The palate is big, chewy and robust, and very full-flavoured. Perfect with meat dishes.

\1,800Adelaide Hills, S.A.Cabernet Sauvignon Alc.14.4%

11275 Shiraz S'17 100% Adelaide Hills Shiraz, this light-to-medium-bodied cool climate Shiraz shows soft yet intense ripe red cherries, blackberry and plums flavours, with integrated spices and gentle tannins softened by vanillan notes from 12 months in American oak.

\1,800Adelaide Hills, S.A.Shiraz100% Alc.15.2% Vint.

Moss WoodOne of the pioneers in Margaret River, owners Claire and Keith Mugford took over in 1985 and produce outstanding premium wines from the Moss Wood home estate and nearby Ribbon Vale vineyard purchased in 2000.

10669 Amy's (375ml) S'17 Margaret River, W.A. \1,950Cabernet Sauvignon80%/Merlot10%/Malbec7%/Petit Verdot3% Alc.13.7%

10957 Amy's S'17 Cabernet Sauvignon 80%, Merlot 10%, Malbec 7% and Petit Verdot 3%. Bright red in the glass, with lively aromatics and fruit notes on the nose and palate.

\3,680Margaret River, W.A.Cabernet Sauvignon80%/Merlot10%/Malbec7%/Petit Verdot3% Alc.13.7%

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10979 Ribbon Vale Sauvignon Blanc Semillon S'17 A light straw colour with green tints. Zesty Sauvignon Blanc aromas of grass, leaf and passionfruit are bolstered by lemon sherbet from the Semillon. Tremendous depth of fruit on the palate, with classic SB acid freshness. A high-quality vintage adds generosity and length.

\3,650Margaret River, W.A.Sauvignon Blanc77%/Semillon23% Alc.12.5%

11337 Ribbon Vale Merlot S'17 Deep brick-red hue. The nose opens with lifted dark fruits, especially blackberries and blueberries, with floral, tar, leather, pencil shavings, light charry oak and earth notes. The full-bodied palate echoes the nose, with generous blue and back fruits, supple feel, with the tannins in good balance.

\6,500Margaret River, W.A.Merlot93%/Cabernet Franc7% Alc.14.5%

11336 Ribbon Vale Cabernet Sauvignon S'17 A typically dark brick-red hue and bright condition. Classic aromas of redcurrant and tar brightened by mulberry and violet notes, with complex earth and leather nuances seen in cooler years. The palate shows solid tannins, blue and red fruits give a generous mouthfeel, balance and smoothness.

\6,500Margaret River, W.A.Cabernet Sauvignon92%/Cabernet Franc4%/Merlot4% Alc.13.9%

11130 Semillon S'18 Medium to deep straw colour, with green tints. Classic Semillon aromas of green apples and figs, with the added complexity of stewed pears and cinnamon. In the mouth there is a rich mouthfeel, fig and pear fruit flavours combine on the full body to smooth out the background acidity and tannins.

\3,800Margaret River, W.A.Semillon100% Alc.14.2%

11129 Cabernet Sauvignon S'16 Bright deep brick red. Classic Moss Wood Cab Sav aromatics of blueberries and mulberries, Cab Franc notes of blackberries and violets, and Petit Verdot adding sweet musk lollies and dark jubes. These varietals combine on the palate to give generous blueberry, blackberry and red currant flavours.

\11,500Margaret River, W.A.Cabernet Sauvignon91%/Petit Verdot5%/Cabernet Franc4% Alc.14.6%

Mt.Langi GhiranSet at the foot of Mount Langi Ghiran in Victoria's Grampians Region, the hot days and cool nights of the mountain-influenced climate create a fine spicy Shiraz noted for its rich fruit, full body and fine tannins.

10795 Billi Billi Shiraz (375ml) S'15 Victoria \1,250Shiraz Alc.14.4%

10980 Billi Billi Shiraz S'16 Dense, deep garnet, it displays intense black fruits with spiced aromatics on the nose. Bright black berry fruits form the core of the palate, laced with spices of clove, liquorice and florals. Finely structured tannins frame this medium bodied, generous red, finishing with good balance and length.

\2,450VictoriaShiraz Alc.13.2%

10509 Cliff Edge Shiraz S'15 Vivid red, black fruits perfumed with blue florals and bountiful spice. On the palate it is elegant and supple, with bright red and black berries intertwined seamlessly with subtle oak notes. It is long and persistent, underpinned by fine, chewy tannins finishing with mouth-watering freshness.

\3,350Grampians, Vic.Shiraz Alc.14.3%

NepentheAfter a long search for an ideal winegrowing location, the Tweddle family moved from California to Adelaide Hills in 1994, and embarked on creating cool climate whites and Pinot Noir.

11327 Altitude Sauvignon Blanc S'19 Dry and light, fermented cool, clarified and bottled to retain freshness. Lifted notes of passionfruit, gooseberry and citrus on the nose, the palate shows passionfruit and grapefruit flavours with hints of cut grass. It displays a wonderful texture leading into a lovely zesty finish.

\2,650Adelaide Hills, S.A.Sauvignon Blanc100% Alc.14.1%

11326 Altitude Pinot Noir S'18 Bright crimson in the glass. Lifted notes of cherries, raspberries and potpourri, with aromas and flavours of raspberry and cherry with sweet spice. The medium-bodied palate is smooth and delicate with silky tannins and a lovely long finish.

\2,650Adelaide Hills, S.A.Pinot Noir98.9%/Other2.1% Alc.14.1%

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Ninth IslandKreglinger's second label. The estate's vineyards are located on the Tamar River, and their wines capture the distinctive cool climate of Tasmania with crisp, fragrant, fresh fruit aromas and flavours.

11127 Pinot Noir S'18 A showcase of Ninth Island's cool climate vineyards in the North of Tasmania. Aromas of cherry and mixed raspberries and boysenberries with subtle earthy spice. The palate shows abundant berry fruit, with cherry, hints of mulberry and fine supple tannins.

\3,500Pipers River etc., Tas.Pinot Noir100% Alc.13.1%

PicardyThe original founder of Moss Wood, Bill Pannel established Picardy in 1993 with the aim of handcrafting fine Burgundian-style wines, with a traditional attention to detail in every step from vineyard to winery to release.

10713 Boise Sauvignon Blanc Semillon '16 The Sauvignon Blanc 85% and Semillon 15% are co-fermented. Showing clarity of flavour and concentration, with grapefruit and lemon aromas and flavours with hints of white currants. Well-integrated oak adds almond meal, spice and pistachio notes. The acidity is lively yet restrained.

\3,200Pemberton, W.A.Sauvignon Blanc85%/Semillon15% Alc.12.3%

11235 Chardonnay '17 Aromas of salted yellow peach, red apple skin, rockmelon, frangipani and almond meal, with hints of saffron and bergamot. The palate is plush and succulent with a powdery finesse, showing curry leaf, nashi pear, Greek yogurt, white pepper, stone fruit, fresh sea spray and lingering slate minerality.

\4,800Pemberton, W.A.Chardonnay100% Alc.12.3%

11131 Pinot Noir '17 Fragrant summer strawberries, green peppercorn and black cherry on the nose. The palate is structured and fine, with masses of concentrated berry fruit. Elegant and composed on entry, it explodes on the mid-palate in a burst of refreshing acidity and ripe silky fruit.

\4,800Pemberton, W.A.Pinot Noir Alc.12.8%

11074 Shiraz '15 Silky and juicy, full of red berries, lifted fragrant fruit and savoury spice to bring it into perfect balance. The palate is elegant, ripe, structured and restrained, showing black fruit laced with red apple skins, black pepper and star anise, with wonderful length and texture.

\4,200Pemberton, W.A.Shiraz96%/Viognier2%/Malbec2% Alc.14.1%

PierroFor over 25 years winemaker Michael Peterkin has striven to fuse the Margaret River terrior with skilled hands-on viticulture and winemaking to produce superior wines of character and elegance, notably Chardonnay.

11132 Fire Gully Sauvignon Blanc Semillon S'18 Sauvignon Blanc 75%, Semillon 25%. Wonderful intensity and purity, with ripe yet restrained tropical flavours in the tangy cool spectrum - lychee, white peach - and fresh garden herbs. It is bright, vibrant and plump, even fleshy, finishing with zip and zing, crisp and clean.

\2,800Margaret River, W.A.Sauvignon Blanc75%/Semillon25% Alc.13.7%

10641 Fire Gully Chardonnay S'17 A very cool vintage with moderate yields produced a Chardonnay with finesse and refinement. Aging in mature oak for 7 months gives complexity yet with elegant simplicity. Medium-bodied with loads of flavour, creamy texture and a long, delicate finish.

\3,500Margaret River, W.A.Chardonnay100% Alc.13.4%

10988 Fire Gully Cabernets Merlot S'16 A medium-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot blend showing typical blackcurrant and chocolate characters, with hints of black olive and scented mint. The palate is silky smooth with a grainy tannin finish to balance. Aged in predominately mature French oak for 12 months.

\2,800Margaret River, W.A.Merlot47%/Cabernet Sauvignon29%/Cabernet Franc20%/Malbec3%/Petit Verdot1% Alc.14.0%

10936 Fire Gully Shiraz S'14 A bright purple-crimson in the glass. Aromas of rose petal and spicy, floral, red fruits on the nose. The elegant, medium- to full-bodied palate shows plum, black cherry and spice flavours, with ripe, fine, fleshy and silky tannins. The concentration and depth will repay cellaring.

\3,350Margaret River, W.A.Shiraz95%/Viognier5% Alc.14.4%

11319 Semillon Sauvignon Blanc L.T.C. S'18 Semillon 50%, Sauvignon Blanc 45%, Chardonnay 5%. Punchy and powerful, with intense fresh, zesty citrus fruits, herbs and wild flowers from the mix of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon, with Chardonnay adding a light textural touch. Refreshing lip-smacking acidity.

\3,980Margaret River, W.A.Semillon53%/Sauvignon Blanc39%/Chardonnay8% Alc.13.9%

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11317 Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot L.T.Cf. S'15 Cabernet Merlot with a little Cabernet Franc. Perfumed notes of black olive and red berry. Medium bodied, with an effortless palate structure and a tight sinewy thread of fine-grained oak in support. It all comes together with firm chalky tannins and silky-smooth oak integration. Focused and long.

\4,000Margaret River, W.A.Cabernet Sauvignon60%/Merlot30%/Cabernet Franc10% Alc.13.8%

11318 Chardonnay S'18 A beautiful balance of fruit, flint and finesse. Aromas of white peach, ripe lime, cashew and fine spicy oak. On the palate it is juicy and intense, with subtle honey and lemon curd richness, cool clean acidity, with light toasty oak and flint notes adding complexity, and a long spice and lime finish.

\8,200Margaret River, W.A.Chardonnay Alc.13.7% Vint.

PizziniItalian immigrants Alfred and Katrina Pizzini planted their first vines in King Valley in northeast Victoria in 1978. Their family-run winery specializes in Italian varietals, grown at altitudes from 200 to 800 meters.

11330 Glera (Crown Cap) NV Light straw with lime hues. The nose explodes with sweet sherbet, lemon, lime and jasmine aromas. Yeasty, earthy characters add complexity, with brioche notes. The palate is creamy and refreshing, zingy with lemon-lime acidity, lovely length and softness, a touch of sweetness, but a long dry finish.

\2,500King Valley, Vic.Glera100% Alc.11.8% RS 11.0g/L

11079 Brachetto (Crown Cap) '18 Traditionally a dessert wine from the Asti region of Piedmont in Italy, this fizzy blush coloured wine has a beautifully aromatic nose, showing rose water, musk, dried rose petals, and raspberry lemonade. The palate is intense and refreshingly sweet, with fresh raspberries and strawberries.

\2,500King Valley, Vic.Brachetto100% Alc.6.7% RS 87.8g/L

11332 Pinot Grigio S'19 Light straw with a soft green olive hue. Ripe pear aromas leap from the glass and are accompanied by zesty lemon. The palate is soft and balanced with apples, pear and an abundance of lime. It shows great depth with a slightly creamy texture, crunchy acidity and good length.

\2,400King Valley, Vic.Pinot Gris100% Alc.11.9% RS 0.52g/L

11011 Rosetta Sangiovese Rose S'18 Made from fruit from selected Sangiovese vineyards. Blush pink with salmon hues. The nose exudes strawberry, red cherry and raspberry notes with subtle herbal undertones. The long and persistent palate is dry and crisp, with fresh cherry and plum flavours and soft gentle tannins. (See page7 for more details.)

\2,350King Valley, Vic.Sangiovese100% Alc.12.7%

11331 Sangiovese Shiraz S'18 Sangiovese 54%, Shiraz 44%, Canaiolo 2%. A medley of fresh berry aromas-raspberries, strawberries and a hint of blackberries. The Sangiovese explodes with cherries, blood plums and earth undertones. The Shiraz adds blackberry and dark chocolate, soft long tannins and lush acidity.

\2,350King Valley, Vic.Sangiovese54%/Shiraz44%/Canaiolo2% Alc.13.5%

11413 Pietra Rossa Sangiovese S'17 King Valley, Vic. \3,150(See page7 for more details.) Sangiovese Alc.13.5% Vint.

Rising WinesFrom the rolling elevations of the Rising Vineyard in the Christmas Hills sub-district of Yarra Valley, winemaker Tom Belford makes small lot wines using parcels of exceptional fruit in a new expression of the Yarra Valley.

11034 Cabernet Franc S'18 Complex with great depth of character. Aromas of crushed strawberries, kirsch, raspberry and bay leaf, with complex notes of turned earth, brambles and cured meats. The palate is soft and comforting, with sweet fruit and forest floor flavours, good complexity and a delicate light structure.

\3,800Yarra Valley, Vic.Cabernet Franc99%/Pinot Noir1% Alc.11.9%

11033 Gamay S'18 A complex and sophisticated expression of the Gamay varietal, it opens shy and closed, and with air reveals dense and compact aromas of cherry and raspberry fruits woven through with spice rack, tea leaf, celery stalk and forest floor complexity. The palate is medium bodied, velvet textured and taut.

\3,800Yarra Valley, Vic.Gamay99.6%/Pinot Noir0.4% Alc.12.9%

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StonierEstablished in 1978, this boutique winery was a pioneer in reviving the wine industry on the Mornington Peninsula. It is well known for its award-winning Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, especially their Reserve wines.

10995 Chardonnay S'17 2017 was a fantastic year for Chardonnay on the Mornington Peninsula. A lively and driven palate, dominated by grapefruit with a tight framework. There is an energy and freshness in the mid-palate with hints of fuller-flavoured stonefruit, leading to a long and persistent finish.

\3,800Mornington Pen., Vic.Chardonnay100% Alc.13.5%

11186 Pinot Noir S'18 A generous vintage in both quantity and flavour. Aromas of sweet red fruits with dried herbs and floral lift. An abundance of red fruits of the forest with sweet, bright juicy flavours on the palate, underpinned by an alluring, more savoury brooding fruit profile, nicely framed by formidable tannins.

\3,800Mornington Pen., Vic.Pinot Noir100% Alc.13.8%

Storm BayLocated in Coal River Valley in southern Tasmania, one of Australia's most southerly wine regions, where the cold sea breezes off and pure water shine in the making of premium cool climate wines.

11409 Sparkling Cuvee NV Coal River Valley, Tas. \3,500(See page3 for more details.) Chardonnay60%/Pinot Noir40% Alc.11.4% RS 8.9g/L New

TahbilkEstablished in 1860 and steeped in tradition, Tahbilk has a Shiraz vineyard planted in 1864 and among the largest and oldest plantings of Marsanne in the world. Excellent, traditionally-made wines.

10938 Chardonnay S'17 Vivacious melon, citrus and stonefruit aromas and flavours harmoniously meld with a delicious cashew nut and spicy oak complexity, finishing with a decent splash of refreshing grape acidity. Excellent with seafood stews or a roasted chicken and winter vegetables.

\2,400Nagambie Lakes, Vic.Chardonnay98%/Savagnan2% Alc.12.6%

11104 Marsanne S'18 Tahbilk has some of the oldest Marsanne plantings in the world. Grapefruit zest and citrus floral aromas flow into a lively, mineral palate of pear, Granny Smith apple and lemon/lime fruits. Like all Tahbilk Marsannes it will develop lovely honeyed, toast and citrus characters with age.

\2,100Nagambie Lakes, Vic.Marsanne Alc.12.1%

10937 Cabernet Sauvignon S'16 Crafted with traditional wine making values, it is fermented in original open vats over 155 years old, with maturation in similarly-aged large French oak. Richly flavoured, showing dark berry and spice fruits with hints of bay leaf, olive and mint enveloped by fine, supportive tannins.

\2,800Nagambie Lakes, Vic.Cabernet Sauvignon Alc.14.2%

11406 Shiraz S'17 Crafted with a commitment to traditional wine making values, fermented in 155-year-old open vats, and matured in old French oak before bottling. Ample plum and blackberry fruits, with an appealing spicy savouriness, and a backbone of fine, sinewy tannins.

\2,800Nagambie Lakes, Vic.Shiraz Alc.13.6%

TeusnerEstablished in late 2001 to save an old established Grenache vineyard, Teusner focuses on producing exceptionally elegant and affordable wines from old, well-maintained Barossa Valley vineyards, mostly reds.

11107 Empress Eden Valley Riesling S'18 Fruit was sourced from dry grown vineyards near Angaston and Springton in Eden Valley. Showing great fruit purity, after initial pure citrus flavours, it glides across the mid-palate with an energetic showing of mineral "wet slate", orange blossom, white flowers and talc, and excellent acidity.

\2,500Eden Valley, S.A.Riesling100% Alc.11.5% RS 2.88g/L

11219 Salsa Rose S'18 Grenache 39%, Mataro 36% and Montepulciano 25%. Fresh light strawberries and raspberries, with intriguing spice including star anise and cardamom. Vibrant ripe light red fruits flow across the palate held in check by balanced acidity, and kept long and dry by chalky fine phenolics.

\2,500Barossa Valley, S.A.Grenache39%/Mataro36%/Montepulciano25% Alc.12.9%

11341 Gentleman Cabernet Sauvignon S'18 Barossa, S.A. \2,500Cabernet Sauvignon Alc.14.2% Vint.

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11342 Riebke Shiraz S'18 Generous flavours and drinkability in an affordable Barossa Shiraz. Packed with characteristic flavours of plums, black fruits and warm cinnamon, nutmeg and five spice. A touch of mid-palate sweetness, with mocha and black olive, and seamless integration of soft tannins. Plush and vibrant.

\2,650Barossa Valley, S.A.Shiraz100% Alc.15.0%

11237 Albert Shiraz S'17 Fruit from old blocks in Barossa Valley's Ebenezer and Williamstown, it is concentrated and soft, with supple and velvety tannins. Ebenezer gives a dark core and muscle, while Williamstown provides elegance, fragrance and spice, with lots of blackberry, black satsuma plum, black cherry and cassis.

\4,500Barossa Valley, S.A.Shiraz Alc.14.9%

11238 Joshua S'19 Grenache 60% and Mataro 35% from 100-year old vines in Ebenezer, with a splash of Shiraz from 20-year-old vines in Gomersal in the Barossa Valley. A mix of light and dark fresh ripe berried fruits, cured meats and lifted spice on the nose sets up savoury and gamey flavours in the mouth.

\2,500Barossa Valley, S.A.Grenache60%/Mataro35%/Shiraz5% Alc.14.8%

11106 Avatar S'16 Made from fruit from old vines, this is a GMS blend of Grenache (approx. 50%) for spice and bright red fruits, Mataro (30%) for savoury earthiness and depth, and Shiraz (20%) for plump plum and rich black fruit. Time in old seasoned oak adds complexity and savoury nuances.

\3,500Barossa Valley, S.A.Grenache/Mataro/Shiraz Alc.14.5%

Voyager EstateEstablished in 1978, Michael Wright bought this winery adjacent to Leeuwin Estate in 1991, in the premium wine region of Margaret River. Known for its rich, opulent wines, especially Chardonnay and Cabernet Merlot.

11314 Girt By Sea Chardonnay S'18 Attractive aromas of grapefruit, lemon rind and cashew nut with hints of nougat. The soft, creamy textural palate reveals layers of sweet lemon and grapefruit with hints of dried pears and nougat. The wine carries a gentle toasted oak edge, is perfectly balanced and finishes with a bright natural acidity.

\3,000Margaret River, W.A.Chardonnay Alc.12.9%

10996 Girt By Sea Cabernet Merlot S'14 A soft, fruit driven style, lifted floral berry fruit aromas with hints of spice and vanillin tones from fine grained French oak. A rich, smooth palate with complex layers of red and dark berry fruits, with hints of vanilla, spice and chocolate, supported by fine grained tannins and perfectly integrated French oak.

\3,000Margaret River, W.A.Cabernet Sauvignon60%/Merlot40% Alc.13.9%

11108 Chenin Blanc S'17 Aromas of fresh tropical fruits and citrus with some grassy herbaceous notes. In the mouth it displays tropical fruit flavours of guava, pawpaw and honeydew melon with notes of citrus and red apple to create a complex fruit salad style, with an attractive sweetness balanced by fresh natural acidity.

\2,600Margaret River, W.A.Chenin Blanc95%/Chardonnay5% Alc.12.3%

10591 Sauvignon Blanc Semillon S'16 Fresh, lifted tropical fruit aromas with hints of citrus and talc on the nose. A vibrant blend of fresh, crunchy tropical and citrus fruit flavours on the palate. A small component of barrel fermentation and some lees contact offers additional complexity and texture, finishing with clean, crisp natural acidity.

\2,960Margaret River, W.A.Sauvignon Blanc68%/Semillon32% Alc.13.0%

11313 Chardonnay S'17 Aromatic, complex, textured and elegant, it showcases the purity of the fruit. Fragrant citrus and white peach aromas mingle with white flowers and hazelnuts. A fine, vibrant citrus line drives the palate with flavours of lime, lemon pith and grapefruit, finishing with a fresh, saline minerality.

\4,800Margaret River, W.A.Chardonnay Alc.13.1%

10998 Project Rose S'17 An Estate-grown Rose made from a blend of Shiraz, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Lifted floral aromas with hints of fresh summer berries, the soft, textural and slightly savoury palate exhibits flavours of light, fresh summer berries, finishing dry with a clean refreshing acidity.

\2,600Margaret River, W.A.Shiraz53%/Merlot42%/Cabernet Sauvignon5% Alc.13.0%

10337 Cabernet Merlot S'12 Lifted bouquet of red and dark berry fruits with hints of cherry blossom, dark chocolate and cedar. The palate displays layers of sweet red and dark berry fruit with hints of chocolate and cedar, with a lovely fine silky texture supported by smooth fine-grained tannins.

\7,080Margaret River, W.A.Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot/Petit Verdot Alc.13.5%

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11315 Shiraz S'16 Lifted aromas of dried flowers mingle with blackberries, mulberries and sweet spicy notes of cinnamon and roasted coconut. The medium-bodied palate displays fresh, vibrant blackberry and mulberry fruits with complex earthy, graphite notes and hints of spice.

\4,000Margaret River, W.A.Shiraz100% Alc.13.9%

Yarra YeringA super premium winery established in 1969 by Dr. Bailey Carrodus, his commitment to detail in the vineyard and winery was assumed in 2013 by Sarah Crowe, the James Halliday "Winemaker of the Year 2017".

11114 Dry White No.1 S'17 Semillon 75%, Chardonnay 25%. Fresh grapefruit intermingled with muscat, white peach and preserved lemon peel lift. Crunchy red apple freshness and ripe stone fruits makes for a bright yet generous palate, showing citrus poise from the Semillon with notes of ginger spice and lanolin.

\9,800Yarra Valley, Vic.Semillon75%/Chardonnay25% Alc.11.9% Vint.

11113 Chardonnay S'17 Bright and flinty oyster shell nose with white blossom, grapefruit peel, pears and lemongrass and notes of oak char. Finesse combines with pillowy fruit on the fine-boned yet generous palate. Perfectly balanced fruit is interlaced with a bright citrus acidity, pithy texture and fine-grained oak tannins.

\9,800Yarra Valley, Vic.Chardonnay Alc.13.3% Vint.

11115 Pinot Noir S'17 Bright crimson. Violet perfume, mixed cherry fruits with a pinch of aniseed spice on the nose. Cherry fruits explode on the palate then transform into the classic silky smooth Pinot palate. Elegance combined with fine tannin structure. A medium-bodied yet powerful style, it is immediately delicious.

\9,800Yarra Valley, Vic.Pinot Noir Alc.13.4%

11112 Agincourt Cabernet Malbec S'15 Cabernet 75% and Malbec 25%. Showing classic Cabernet characters of cassis and dark berry fruits, together with a unique leafy herbaceousness. The Malbec contributes inky robust plum, black cherry and ample tannins to provide a beautifully balanced structure.

\9,800Yarra Valley, Vic.Cabernet Sauvignon75%/Malbec25% Alc.14.0%

11076 Dry Red No.1 '15 Cabernet Sauvignon 67%, Merlot 16%, Malbec 13% and Petit Verdot 4%. Stylish lifted nose with aromas of blackberry, aniseed, sarsaparilla and cassis, and hints of bergamot and sage. The fleshy, fruit-layered, medium-bodied palate integrates earthy complexity, juicy acidity and fine dusty tannins.

\10,500Yarra Valley, Vic.Cabernet Sauvignon97%/Merlot16%/Malbec13%/Petit Verdot4% Alc.13.8%

11078 Underhill Shiraz '15 Underhill is an 8-acre single vineyard block planted in 1973. Heady black plum and pretty violet aromatics interlaced with liquorice spice and nettle undergrowth. Heavier clay soils contribute to the dark fruits and spice, with chewy tannins creating the framework to support the fruit and savoury undertones.

\9,800Yarra Valley, Vic.Shiraz100% Alc.13.1%

11077 Dry Red No.2 '15 Fragrant and heady, it exudes intense perfume, mixed berry fruits, floral notes and spice. The addition of Viognier 2.5% and Marsanne 0.5% intensifies the character of the Shiraz (95%) providing complexity, richness and generosity. Primary fruit flavours lead into savoury graphite and white pepper.

\9,800Yarra Valley, Vic.Shiraz95%/Viognier2.5%/Mataro2%/Marsanne0.5% Alc.13.6%

YellowglenA pioneer in sparkling wine making in Australia, and the leader in producing stylish daily drinking sparkling wines and low alcohol sparklings that today are part of the Australian lifestyle.

4112 Yellow Piccolos (200ml) S'NV South Eastern Australia \500Chardonnay72%/Pinot Noir25%/Other3% Alc.10.9% RS 13.6g/L

4111 Pink Piccolos (200ml) S'NV South Eastern Australia \500Chardonnay80%/Pinot Noir20% Alc.10.9% RS 22.2g/L

9347 White Sweet Moscato NV Deliciously refreshing, lighter style sparkling. A delightful pale lemon colour belies the rich intense aromas of grape, spice and musk on the nose. These characters continue on the palate, with a touch of musk stick and blossom. Delicate bubbles and crisp lemon leave the palate clean and refreshed.

\1,550South Eastern AustraliaMuscat Alc.7.4% RS 81.50g/L

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3013 Yellow Brut Cuvee NV The wine is light straw in colour and has a persistent bead. It is a full and generous wine with a lovely mouthfeel and creamy mousse. It is fresh with a classy, crisp, clean finish. The wine displays melon, pineapple and citrus characteristics.

\1,550South Eastern AustraliaChardonnay72%/Pinot Noir25%/Other3% Alc.10.7% RS 13.9g/L

3880 Pink Soft Rose NV It is soft ice pink in the glass and has a delicate bead. Distinctive Pinot Noir aromas of strawberries with a splash of citrus bubble under the nose develop into refreshing fruit characters of berry and lime with a hint of lemon. Ripe Chardonnay flavours provide the backbone to this delightful and surpriseing wine.

\1,550South Eastern AustraliaChardonnay80%/Pinot Noir20% Alc.11.0% RS 23.7g/L

2630 Red Sparkling NV This is a non-vintage wine, multi varietal wine with fruit being sourced from vineyards throughout Sout-East Australia. It has lifted raspberry, plum and blackcurrant aromas on the nose. The palate displays rich, ripe berry fruit flavours, subtle nuances of chocolate and some enticing savoury characters.

\1,550South Eastern AustraliaShiraz80%/Cabernet Sauvignon/Chardonnay etc. Alc.12.6% RS 34.8g/L

11133 Pinot Noir/Chardonnay Botanics Series '17 Pinot Noir 60%, Chardonnay 40%. A cool growing season produced fruit with wonderful flavour, palate length and natural acid levels. A classic, dry style of sparkling that balances vibrant lemony characters with bright apple and citrus notes supported by richer brioche, biscuity flavours.

\1,850South Eastern AustraliaPinot Noir/Chardonnay Alc.11.7% RS 12.1g/L

11134 Prosecco Botanics Series '18 A cool growing season produced fruit with wonderful flavour, palate length and natural acid levels. Reminiscent of crisp lemonade, with pear and green apple notes on the nose, a light and refreshing palate and lingering citrus characters.

\1,850South Eastern AustraliaGlera Alc.11.7% RS 14.3g/L

11322 Pink Moscato Botanics Series '19 Despite a cool start, 2019 was ultimately a good vintage. A delicate pink blush, lifted rose water and Turkish delight aromas on the nose lead into a palate bursting with flavours of tropical fruit, red berries and white musk, finishing with a sweetness that is balanced by acidity and fine bubbles.

\1,850South Eastern AustraliaMuscat/Frontignac Alc.8.0% RS 76.8g/L

Yering StationThis vineyard was Victoria's first, established in cool climate Yarra Valley in 1838. It was ‘International Winemaker of the Year’ in 2004 and inducted into Australian Tourism Awards ‘Hall of Fame’ in 2006.

10993 Little Yering Chardonnay S'17 A mid-straw colour in the glass. A backbone of citrus aromas on the nose is complemented by melon and ripe apple fruit notes. The palate is fresh and lively with lovely mid-palate concentration. Juicy and succulent showing typical cool climate elegance.

\1,980Yarra Valley, Vic.Chardonnay100% Alc.12.9%

11321 Little Yering Pinot Noir S'19 Vine balance and an even-ripening season delivered grapes with exceptional flavour, structure and finesse. Vibrant cherry red. Intense red fruits carried by an ethereal perfume, with lovely cherry layered with delicious savoury spice in the mouth. A silky concentration provides richness and length.

\2,300VictoriaPinot Noir100% Alc.13.3%

11414 Little Yering Shiraz S'17 Yarra Valley, Vic. \2,180Shiraz Alc.13.4% Vint.

11415 Village Chardonnay S'18 Yarra Valley, Vic. \3,200Chardonnay100% Alc.12.5% Vint.

10513 Village Pinot Noir S'15 Bright red cherry. Lifted perfume of violets and lavender on the nose, intertwined with gamey, briary red and black cherry fruits, and subtle vanillin oak. The soft and juicy palate is a lovely mix of elegant fruit, savoury spice and earthly undertones. Supple tannins and a velvet like finish.

\3,200Yarra Valley, Vic.Pinot Noir100% Alc.13.3%

11316 Village Shiraz S'16 Dark red with a purple hue in the glass. Aromas of spiced fruits, Christmas cake and blackberry jam. Medium bodied with great freshness and vitality. Dark cherry and plum fruits with a tar-like concentration.

\3,200Yarra Valley, Vic.Shiraz97%/Viognier3% Alc.14.6%

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Ata RangiMaori for ‘dawn sky’, Ata Rangi pioneered winemaking in the Martinborough region, and Pinot Noir in New Zealand, and their Pinot Noirs have established New Zealand's worldwide reputation for the varietal.

11004 Sauvignon Blanc (Raranga) S'18 A complex nose of lemon curd, citrus blossom and white peach with spicy aromatics reminiscent of cinnamon apple pie. The texture from 5% on-skins and 10% barrel-fermented components shows in a supple creaminess, which mingles with lemon zest notes and a tangy finish.

\3,350MartinboroughSauvignon Blanc Alc.12.5%

11343 Craighall Chardonnay S'18 Made from prized blocks of low-yielding, 30-year old Mendoza clone vines. The aromatics are very clean and precise, with fresh ripe white peach and jasmine florals blended with a delicate spice note. The palate is complex, with great weight and precision, and a hallmark lingering finish.

\6,000MartinboroughChardonnay100% Alc.12.9% Vint.

11261 Rose S'19 A blend of five red varietals combine to create a savoury, complex Rose. Barrel fermentation, time on lees and indigenous yeasts add to the texture and breadth of flavours. Aromas of watermelon, baked raspberry, fig and melon with a savoury note of pecorino cheese.

\3,000Martinborough & Hawkes BayCabernet Sauvignon36%/Merlot28%/Pinot Noir16%/Syrah16%/Cabernet Franc4% Alc.13.4%

11258 Crimson Pinot Noir (375ml) S'18 Martinborough \2,180Pinot Noir Alc.13.6%

11259 Crimson Pinot Noir S'18 Made from fruit from younger parcels of vines from vineyards on the Martinborough Terrace. The nose is complex and beguiling with notes of cranberry, raspberry, caraway and an earthy spice note. The finely-structured palate entices with bramble fruits and finishes with fine savoury tannins.

\4,200MartinboroughPinot Noir Alc.13.6%

11038 Celebre S'15 A blend of Merlot 48%, Syrah 30%, Cab Sav 12%, Malbec 6% and Cab Franc 4%. Intense aromas of ripe blackberry and black plum with notes of dark raspberries, Asian spices, black pepper and minerals. Medium-full bodied, the palate is packed with ripe blackberries, dark raspberries and plums.

\5,300MartinboroughMerlot48%/Syrah30%/Cabernet Sauvignon12%/Malbec6%/Cabernet Franc4% Alc.13.6%

11344 Pinot Noir S'17 2017 was a cooler than average vintage which is displayed in bright fruits of redcurrant, juniper and cranberry, with floral aromas of manuka flower, sandalwood, and spicy star anise. The palate is vibrant, supple and seamless due to a delicate tannin profile and fresh acidity.

\9,500MartinboroughPinot Noir Alc.13.3%

11260 McCrone Vineyard Pinot Noir S'16 Supple and lithe with gorgeous primary fruit characteristics. The nose is beguiling, with exotic aromas of both florals and spice - rose, sage, black pudding, sandalwood and liquorice. There's great weight on the palate and a concentration that builds over time. Harmonious and beautifully integrated.

\9,500MartinboroughPinot Noir Alc.13.7%

Catalina SoundsAn Australian winemaker in Marlborough producing cool climate premium wines with complexity and longevity, focusing on beautiful fruit expression, finesse and balance, and being true to their site.

11427 Pinot Noir S'19 Marlborough \3,200Pinot Noir 100% Alc.13.1% Vint.

Earth's EndCreated at the "bottom of the world" by winemaker Duncan Forsyth, Earth's End uses select Pinot Noir from vineyards in the Bannockburn area of Central Otago. The Ka Mate haka illustration on the label highlights its New Zealand origins.

11430 Pinot Noir S'19 Central Otago \4,200Pinot Noir100% Alc.13.7% Vint.

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Felton RoadA pioneer in Central Otago, the world's southernmost wine region, it takes a natural approach to making superb Pinots and cool climate whites, with biodynamic vineyards and minimal intervention in the winery.

11271 Riesling Bannockburn S'19 Apple, tangerine and wet stones overlie subdued exotic floral notes. A burst of sweetness on the palate is quickly tempered by hallmark natural acidity. Perfectly integrated sweetness is harmonised by a mineral expression of the schist soils, the low alcohol (9.5%) and dancing acid structure.

\4,300Central OtagoRiesling100% Alc.9.6% RS 49.6g/L

11274 Dry Riesling S'19 A lifted and intense bouquet of baking spice, apple and mandarin. The saline-infused palate is bright, racy and focused. The Dry style is taut and austere, but with an enduring palate of crushed rocks and salty, apple notes. Exotic, mineral and powerful, a pure expression of the schist soils of Block 2.

\4,300Central OtagoRiesling100% Alc.12.2% RS 3.96g/L

10869 Riesling Block 1 S'18 Distinct floral notes lead in this exotically perfumed and deeply flavoured Riesling. Ripe apricot integrates with florals and talc-like sensation to give great lift and drive. The imperceptible residual sugar and unique balance of flavour, acidity and low alcohol (9.0%) provide effortless unity.

\5,600Central OtagoRiesling Alc.9.4% RS 56g/L

11214 Chardonnay Bannockburn S'18 An inviting and complex nose of almond and apricot kernel with distinctive white florals. Less citrus focused than normal due to a warmer growing season, the palate is textural, nutty and very long. Winemaking is minimalist: not fined or filtered, allowing for greater expression of place.

\5,600Central OtagoChardonnay Alc.13.8%

11272 Chardonnay Block 2 S'18 Inviting aromas of white blossom, delicate peach and hints of citrus, balanced and uncomplicated. The palate is more serious with nutty, complex flavours, both mouth-coating and alluring. 16 months harmonising in oak heightens site expression, the deep schist soils showing in the long mineral finish.

\6,500Central OtagoChardonnay Alc.13.9%

11273 Chardonnay Block 6 S'18 Aromas of elderflower and stone fruit, an evocation of bright, reflective stones and cool air. The north facing slope, higher elevation and exposure of Block 6 give an extra degree of ripeness and stature. The palate leads with grapefruit pith and persimmon flavours becoming broad and powerful.

\6,500Central OtagoChardonnay Alc.13.8%

11215 Pinot Noir Bannockburn S'18 Characteristic floral, cherry and spice aromas abound from the glass on first approach. Fruit from four estate vineyards (Elms, MacMuir, Calvert and Cornish Point) delivers appealing diversity of aroma and flavour, along with multiple layers. The deeply textural mouthfeel is silken and approachable.

\7,200Central OtagoPinot Noir Alc.13.7%

11277 Pinot Noir Calvert S'18 The floral and delightfully perfumed nose immediately engages and enthrals. Sweet fruit opens the palate exposing layers of dark cherry, spice and complex earthy notes. The sense of immediacy is quickly tempered by structural and mineral tannins characteristic of Calvert’s deep silt soils.

\8,500Central OtagoPinot Noir Alc.13.7%

11217 Pinot Noir Cornish Point S'18 Lifted aromas of violet and rose integrate seamlessly with black cherry and complexing earth and dried herb notes. The classic Cornish Point expansiveness and deep fruit provides a solid core through the mid-palate. Velvet-like tannins coat the mouth for a rich and thoroughly engaging finish.

\8,500Central OtagoPinot Noir Alc.14.0%

Koyama WinesIn addition to being assistant winemaker at Mountford in Waipara for several years, Takahiro Koyama began making his own limited edition wines in 2008, focused on beautifully balanced Pinot Noirs and whites.

10701 Methode Traditionnelle Riesling Sparkling Brut Nature NV

A very dry sparkling Riesling made in very limited quantities by Takahiro Koyama using Methode Traditionnelle and fermented in the bottle for 13 months. With no residual sugar, it is crisp almost sharp in the mouth, with a very fine bead. Excellent with sushi and sashimi.

\5,000

Waipara Valley, North CanterburyRiesling100% Alc.11.0% Dosage Zero

10700 Methode Traditionnelle Riesling Sparkling Brut NV

A unique sparkling Riesling made in very limited quantities by Takahiro Koyama using Methode Traditionnelle and fermented in the bottle. An easy-drinking lower-alcohol style, it has a very fine bead. The palate it is dry and refined, showing excellent body and richness.

\5,000

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11346 Methode Traditionnelle Sparkling Brut Nature(PN/CH) '17

Champagne methode Pinot Noir 70% and Chardonnay 30%. Aromas of almond and hazelnut praline, with citrus and struck flint undertones. Two years of lees ageing gives the palate weight, balanced by the crisp, bone-dry structure of this zero-dosage release. Produced in minuscule quantities.

\6,500

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11347 Methode Traditionnelle Sparkling Brut(Pinot Chardonnay) '17

Pinot Noir 70%, Chardonnay 30%. Aromas of almond and hazelnut praline, with citrus and struck flint undertones. 2 years of lees ageing adds palate weight and 7.5g/L residual sugar from final disgorgement adds extra weight and body to balance the crisp acidity. Produced in tiny quantities.

\6,500

Waipara Valley, North CanterburyPinot Noir70%/Chardonnay30% Alc.11.2% Dosage 7.5g/L

11177 Tussock Terrace Vineyard Riesling S'18 The 2018 vintage enjoyed a warm spring with no frost pressure, with rain during harvest adding a botrytis influence. Bright gold with a pale straw hue. Aromas of mandarin peel with a hint of honey from botrytis influence on the palate, slightly oily and rich, with sweet nuances balanced by acidity.

\4,200Waipara Valley, North CanterburyRiesling Alc.11.8% RS 24.3g/L

11348 Pearson's Vineyard Pinot Noir S'17 Waipara Valley, North Canterbury \5,600Pinot Noir 100% Alc.12.5% Vint.

11176 Williams' Vineyard Pinot Noir '16 2016 was a very good vintage for both quality and quantity in the Waipara Valley. A clear dark American cherry red with pinky ruby hue. Aromas of dark cherry, blue berry, dried dates and hint of dark chocolate. Fine silky tannins with sweet fresh plum cherry fruit flavours with good acidity.

\7,200Waipara Valley, North CanterburyPinot Noir Alc.13.1%

11041 Noble Riesling (375ml) S'18 A sweet wine made from botrytized grapes from Mountford's vineyards, the fruit was whole bunch pressed and fermented in stainless steel tanks. Deep golden aromas of beeswax and honey with apricots and citrus from the botrytis, the viscous mouthfeel flows with an elegant sweetness.

\4,650Waipara Valley, North CanterburyRiesling Alc.11.6% RS 128.1g/L

Lawson's Dry HillsRoss and Barbara Lawson start grape growing in Marlborough in 1980 supplying wineries in the region, before creating their own label in 1992. From their first release they won awards, and have never looked back.

11349 Riesling S'17 A single vineyard wine from Lawson's Waihopai Vineyard. Lime zest, orange blossom and subtle notes of white peach and honey contribute to an attractive, aromatic nose. The palate is crisp and dry with mouth-watering acidity and wonderful balance. With its crisp acidity, it is a wonderful aperitif.

\2,500MarlboroughRiesling Alc.10.9% RS 8.33g/L

11350 Sauvignon Blanc S'19 Typically lifted Marlborough aromatics match a palate that has finesse and texture. Lovely ripe passionfruit aromas are complemented by green grass and lime notes. The palate is light and fresh with delicious citrus notes and a chalky, crisp finish. Excellent with seafoods and feta cheese.

\2,500MarlboroughSauvignon Blanc100% Alc.12.9%

11047 Gewurztraminer S'17 Very pale straw with classic aromas of lifted potpourri florals with lychee and roses, and a pronounced thread of fresh lemon. The palate is soft, round and luscious with wonderful weight and depth. Turkish delight flavours add to the complexity and give way to ripe tropical fruits on the mid-palate.

\2,500MarlboroughGewurztraminer Alc.13.9%

10855 Pinot Rose S'17 The Pinot Noir fruit was picked early in the season to trap the bright, berry-fruit characters that give this Rose attractive strawberries and cream aromas and flavours. Concentrated and juicy, it is off-dry with restrained acidity, smooth and delicious.

\2,500MarlboroughPinot Noir100% Alc.12.5%

11207 White Label Pinot Noir S'18 Moderate temperatures lead to nice acidity and bright fruit characters. A lovely burgundy hue and a warm, inviting nose of strawberry, raspberry with a touch of smoky vanillin oak. On the palate, the ripe berry flavours are matched by a lovely soft mouthfeel and fine silky tannins.

\2,650MarlboroughPinot Noir Alc.13.2%

11266 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc S'19 Beautiful, lifted aromatics of ripe, tropical fruits through to green and grassy herbaceous tones. The palate has lots of juicy citrus fruit character, a zingy acidity and great concentration. Partial old oak barrel fermentation gives texture, adding to the flavour and overall complexity.

\2,800MarlboroughSauvignon Blanc100% Alc.13.1%

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11265 Reserve Pinot Gris S'18 Light straw in colour with aromas of white peach, tinned pears and freshly-baked apple pie. This is a dry white but with a soft and luscious mouthfeel, nice weight and a touch of acidity on the finish that provides lovely balance. Excellent with spicy dishes, and richer foods.

\2,800MarlboroughPinot Gris100% Alc.12.9% RS 5.13g/L

11263 Reserve Chardonnay S'18 Pronounced lemon citrus notes interlaced with rich, smoky oak aromas. The palate is rich with citrus and peach fruit characters, balanced by a fine acidity. Barrel-aging on lees contributes brioche, vanilla and smoky mocha notes, a weighty texture and delicious, long finish.

\3,200MarlboroughChardonnay Alc.13.8%

11264 Reserve Pinot Noir S'17 A complex array of aromatics ranging from dark berry fruit through to savoury forest floor characters. The palate is soft and silky with exuberant berry and cherry flavours, with a full mid-palate, good length and a rich flavoursome finish. 10 months in French oak, 25% new. (See page3 for more details.)

\3,500MarlboroughPinot Noir Alc.13.8% Vint.

Main DivideBased in the Donaldson Family winery in Waipara, Main Divide works with a handful of select South Island vineyards to produce premium wines that reflect the unique terrior and varietal quality of the grapes.

11056 Riesling S'15 Bursting with aromas of orange blossom, lime, white peach and tropical spices. The palate reveals further impressions of citrus and stonefruit, with excellent body and concentration. There is a refreshing acidity and minerality, which balances perfectly with its off-dry finish.

\3,000North CanterburyRiesling Alc.12.9% RS 23.9g/L

11057 Sauvignon Blanc S'18 Pale lemon in the glass, with vibrant tropical fruit aromas of passionfruit and lychees, with hints of gooseberry, citrus and dried herbs layered beneath. The palate is generous, yet remains fresh and lively, with a satisfying crisp finish.

\3,000North CanterburySauvignon Blanc Alc.12.7%

11054 Pinot Gris S'16 Aromas of stone fruit, lychees and pear drops, underpinned by honeysuckle and tropical spices. Full-bodied, concentrated and unctuous in the mouth with a tangy hint of root ginger. It shows freshness and satisfying acidity, while the noble botrytis and lees ageing enhance mouthfeel and complexity.

\3,000North CanterburyPinot Gris Alc.14.3% RS 9.65g/L

11052 Gewurztraminer S'18 Lemon-straw, with intense varietal aromas of lychee, quince, rose petal and oriental spice, with notes of white peach, nectarine and melon. The palate is rich and unctuous, with a lively freshness. Pre-ferment skin contact adds structure and ripe phenolics, giving satisfying length and balancing an off-dry finish.

\3,000North CanterburyGewurztraminer100% Alc.15.3%

11364 Pinot Noir S'18 Deep ruby in the glass. The nose is brimming with vibrant red fruit including plum, raspberry and cherry, with hints of spice, vanilla and chocolate, and underlying savoury notes. The palate is mouth-filling yet balanced, with plush velvety tannins, refreshing acidity and a long finish.

\3,600North CanterburyPinot Noir100% Alc.14.5%

11053 Merlot Cabernet S'17 Deep ruby in the glass, with aromas of dark fruit including blackcurrants, plums and boysenberries, with hints of tobacco, liquorice and cloves. Though full bodied, the Merlot ensures it is smooth and succulent on the palate, with generous fruit weight and soft velvety tannins.

\3,000North CanterburyMerlot50%/Cabernet Sauvignon40%/Malbec5%/Cabernet Franc5% Alc.14.1%

Matahiwi EstateAn award-winning family-owned winery in the heart of the Wairarapa, Matahiwi focuses on creating Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Gris with balanced flavours, mouthfilling texture and a lingering finish.

11429 ME Sauvignon Blanc S'19 Wairarapa \1,650(See page3 for more details.) Sauvignon Blanc Alc.12.3% New

11209 Mt Hector Pinot Noir S'18 Fruit is sourced from vineyards in the northern Wairarapa. Ripe cherry and plum fruit characters are complemented on the nose by spicy, toasty oak. The flavour is all about fruit freshness, with a mouth-filling, supple finish. Enjoy with your favourite lamb dish or a full-flavoured Beef Bourguignon.

\2,500WairarapaPinot Noir Alc.12.2%

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10831 Wairarapa Sauvignon Blanc S'17 Vibrant and aromatic, fresh aromas of kiwifruit, green apple, passionfruit, lime and herbs on the nose. The lively palate combines stonefruit and spice with subtle creaminess from the barrel fermentation, and a long fresh finish.

\2,350WairarapaSauvignon Blanc100% Alc.12.0%

10301 Wairarapa Pinot Noir S'16 This attractive, soft Pinot Noir shows red berry, dark plum and cherry flavours with fragrant fresh hay and savoury oak characters. On the palate it is soft and round, with a hint of spicy smoky oak from time in French oak and a long finish.

\3,000WairarapaPinot Noir Alc.12.9%

Mountford EstateEstablished in 1991, this boutique winery in Waipara, North Canterbury, makes premium cool climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines. From 2017, Takahiro Koyama of Koyama Wines became the owner and winemaker.

11354 Liaison Chardonnay S'18 Waipara Valley, North Canterbury \4,000Chardonnay Alc.13.7%

11353 Liaison Chardonnay S'12 A great year for Chardonnay in Waipara, fruit from estate vineyards was whole bunch pressed, fermented in 20 percent new oak, and matured for 12 months in oak before bottling.

\4,200Waipara Valley, North CanterburyChardonnay100% Alc.14.1% New

11352 Liaison Pinot Noir S'13 Waipara Valley, North Canterbury \4,500Pinot Noir Alc.13.3%

10532 Chardonnay S'13 Made from fruit from estate vineyards on the eastern hillside of Waipara Valley. Toasty aromas of creme brulee and roasted cashew nut from time in oak, the palate opens with acid and ripe citrus flavours, leading into a creaminess from malolactic fermentation and a mineral finish.

\5,600Waipara Valley, North CanterburyChardonnay100% Alc.14.6%

10560 Pinot Noir S'14 Deep ruby red with reflective brightness. A rich savouriness and red fruits, but also quite aromatic. This Pinot Noir is warm and rich with a luscious medium-to-full body and vibrant acidity.

\6,500Waipara Valley, North CanterburyPinot Noir Alc.13.8%

NeudorfThis pioneer in the Nelson region is one of New Zealand's premier producers. Tim and Judy Finn focus on sustainable low volume production, and have carved out a global reputation for their Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

11359 Tiritiri Sauvignon Blanc S'19 100% wild ferment and 20% barrel fermentation moderate the high tone of this Sauvignon. A bouquet of bright blossom on the nose is underpinned by fresh summer fruits. Poised, succulent, bracing and sophisticated across the palate, it exudes restraint, is refreshing and textural, alluring and moreish.

\2,800NelsonSauvignon Blanc Alc.13.2%

10699 Rosie's Block Chardonnay S'17 Named after the Finn's daughter Rosie, her block sits on the hill overlooking the home block. “Light, fresh and delicate with subtle nutty lees, oyster shell and bran biscuit flavours. Appealing purity. Quite a charming wine from a challenging vintage.” Bob Campbell MW.

\4,200NelsonChardonnay100% Alc.13.5%

11269 Tom's Block Pinot Noir S'16 Medium-to-deep red in the glass, the nose is sweetly perfumed and loaded with charm. The medium-bodied palate is well-endowed, with fragrant raspberry and red cherry fruit, with smoked charcuterie notes, a touch of char oak, gentle soft tannins and a clean finish.

\4,500NelsonPinot Noir Alc.13.3%

11357 Moutere Pinot Gris S'18 Attractive and dry with concentrated pear, apple, ginger and subtle honeysuckle flavours, and a suggestion of anise. Seamless on the plump and rich palate with a silken texture and pleasingly dry finish. Elegant, sculptured and sophisticated. 95 Points, Five Stars. Bob Campbell MW.

\3,850NelsonPinot Gris100% Alc.13.1% RS 1.52g/L Vint.

11267 Moutere Chardonnay S'18 Made from fruit from the estate vineyard planted in 1978, it is rich and flowing, showing poise and deftness. Always elegant, with nectarine and Granny Smith apple aromas and flavours, comforting baking notes and a noble exit of minerals and phenolics with a refreshing flourish on the finish.

\9,800NelsonChardonnay Alc.12.4%

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11268 Moutere Pinot Noir S'17 Rich, supple and deeply complex style with earthy and brambly nuances, and a juicy spice core of cherries and blueberries. Concentrated ripe cherry and red plum flavours, with vivid polished tannins on the smooth, focused and long finish. James Suckling 94 points.

\6,300NelsonPinot Noir100% Alc.13.7% Vint.

No. 1 Family Estate12th generation winemaker from Champagne, Daniel Le Brun made his first vintage in Marlborough in 1999. He specializes exclusively in Methode Traditionelle wines made with a 2nd fermentation in the bottle.

3995 Cuvee No.1 NV Highly regarded and well renowned, New Zealand and Internationally. The Trophy for Best Bottle Fermented Wine at London Int'l wine and Spirit Competition 2001.Gold Medal-Japan Int'l Wine Challenge 2003.NVT blanc de blancs. A perfect balance between fruit and yeast.

\5,300MarlboroughChardonnay100% Alc.13.2% RS 13g/L

Palliser EstateA boutique vineyard in Martinborough known for their award-winning Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc, their premium wines are released under the Palliser Estate label and early drinking wines under the Pencarrow label.

11211 Pencarrow Sauvignon Blanc S'18 Fresh, penetrating aromas of pungent passionfruit, tropical fruit, gooseberries and fresh herbs with a mineral edge. Dry to taste and medium-bodied, the palate is bright, lively and vibrant with a fine and intense core of fragrant passionfruit with tropical fruit, gooseberries, herbs and mineral notes.

\2,350MartinboroughSauvignon Blanc Alc.12.8%

11361 Pencarrow Chardonnay S'19 Brilliant straw-gold. Balanced fruit, lees and oak interaction on the nose, with almond meal and Anzac biscuit followed by peach, nectarine and a whisper of flinty minerality. Weighty and intense in the mouth, with a creamy, biscuity texture, a lively acid line drives a refined and complex finish.

\2,600Martinborough & Hawkes BayChardonnay Alc.13.7%

11245 Pencarrow Pinot Noir S'18 Expressive aromas of red fruits and florals. Cranberry, raspberry and crushed strawberry all feature, before being rounded out by rose petal and charcuterie. The palate opens with a rush of raspberry, cherry and anise. Beautifully fine and silky with a fresh acid line, it is juicy and expressive.

\3,200MartinboroughPinot Noir Alc.13.3%

11244 Martinborough Riesling S'19 A youthful, complex nose showing fresh lime juice, orange blossom, star jasmine, honeysuckle and orange peel over a core of ripe, crunchy apple. Lovely purity of fruit on the dry palate, with a hint of apple sweetness. Concentrated, juicy and vibrant, with mouth-watering acidity and a floral lift.

\2,500MartinboroughRiesling100% Alc.11.8% RS 12.0g/L

11360 Martinborough Sauvignon Blanc S'19 Pale lemon with brilliant clarity. Intense tropical aromas of passionfruit pulp, calamansi, dried herbs, mango and white stone fruit. Richly detailed and refined on the palate, the interplay between weight and freshness are on full display, with racy citrus and kiwifruit, finishing pristine, long and layered.

\3,000MartinboroughSauvignon Blanc100% Alc.13.0%

11210 Martinborough Chardonnay S'18 Delicious almond meal and shortbread aromas leap from the glass, closely pursued by toasted hazelnut, peach, French vanilla and citrus blossom. Complete, complex and luxurious in its youth, the palate is rich, creamy and elegant, with a bright stonefruit acidity.

\3,500MartinboroughChardonnay Alc.13.1%

11243 Martinborough Pinot Noir S'18 The nose is rounded and gently full with fragrant red cherry and berry fruit along with subtle notes of fresh herbs, red florals, spices and a little nutty oak. The medium-bodied palate is elegant with finely concentrated flavours of red cherry and berry fruit entwined with fresh herbs and spicy oak.

\5,000MartinboroughPinot Noir Alc.13.5%

Pegasus BayA family-owned boutique winery in the Waipara Valley, focuses on minimal intervention at all stages from vine to bottle, making sophisticated cool climate Pinot Noir, Riesling, Chardonnay and dessert wines.

11069 Riesling S'16 Abundant aromas of citrus and orange zest, with hints of red apple and apricot, honeysuckle and guava notes. Extended hang time has added concentration to the palate, together with ripe phenolics that give structure and length. Crisp and refreshing acidity matches its off-dry finish perfectly.

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11363 Sauvignon Semillon S'17 Pale lemon with aromas of citrus blossom, lemon, gooseberry and passionfruit, with a hint of struck match complexity from skin contact during fermentation. The Semillon helps fill out the palate, adding fruit weight, richness and ageability. A crisp refreshing acidity emphasises the mineral notes.

\4,380Waipara Valley, North CanterburySauvignon Blanc70%/Semillon30% Alc.14.7%

11065 Chardonnay S'17 Lemon-straw in the glass. Aromas of citrus and honeydew melon with stone fruit notes, and a hint of struck match which adds complexity and a flinty minerality. The palate is concentrated, elegant and focused, with refreshing acidity and a lingering finish.

\5,800Waipara Valley, North CanterburyChardonnay Alc.14.2%

10834 Pinot Noir S'15 Vibrant ruby, the nose shows red fruit aromas of raspberry, pomegranate and cherry, hints of pepper and clove, and savoury notes of grilled game and black olive tapenade. The tight and focused palate is satisfyingly concentrated with fine-grained tannins, refreshing minerality and a lasting finish.

\6,800Waipara Valley, North CanterburyPinot Noir Alc.14.7%

11362 Merlot Cabernet S'18 Deep purple in colour. The nose reveals an intoxicating patchwork of sweet and savoury aromas, with hints of liquorice, chocolate, black cherry, vanilla and spice. The palate is rich and mouthfilling, with fine grained silky tannins, satisfying body, smooth and succulent, with generous fruit weight.

\4,300Waipara Valley, North CanterburyMerlot60%/Cabernet Sauvignon20%/Malbec10%/Cabernet Franc10% Alc.14.1%

11064 Bel Canto Dry Riesling S'17 The nose shows an abundance of citrus, especially orange zest, together with aromas of apricot, ginger and spice. The long hang time and botrytis influence create a rich and full-bodied palate, with ripe phenolics adding structure and length, balanced by refreshing acidity and a dry finish.

\4,800Waipara Valley, North CanterburyRiesling Alc.15.3% RS 5.18g/L

11071 Virtuoso Chardonnay S'16 Aromas of citrus and stone fruit, together with a hint of struck match adding a refreshing and flinty minerality. It shows satisfying concentration, yet is balanced by a lively seam of acidity that helps prolong the finish. Tight and focused, it displays an elegance and refinement typical of this vintage.

\7,500Waipara Valley, North CanterburyChardonnay Alc.14.7%

11068 Prima Donna Pinot Noir S'15 Pegasus Bay's reserve Pinot Noir, the nose is packed with vibrant red fruit including strawberry, raspberry and pomegranate, with savoury notes of roast game, spicy pepper and black olive tapenade. The palate is mouthfilling and rich, balanced with velvety tannins and refreshing acidity.

\12,000Waipara Valley, North CanterburyPinot Noir Alc.15.1% Vint.

10655 Maestro (Merlot Cabernet Malbec) S'15 A dense inky colour, hinting at concentration and weight. Bursting with aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, and plum, with underlying hints of vanilla pod, cigar box, liquorice and black olive. The palate is mouthfilling and rich, backed by a spine of muscular yet fine grained tannins.

\6,800Waipara Valley, North CanterburyMerlot60%/Cabernet Sauvignon30%/Malbec10% Alc.15.1%

11063 ARIA Late Picked Riesling S'16 Bright lemon, with aromas of lime and mandarin, stonefruit and honeydew melon, with floral notes of honeysuckle and jasmine. Botrytis adds concentration and richness on the palate, complemented by a seam of crisp acidity that ensures it remains fresh and lively, with a balanced lingering finish.

\5,200Waipara Valley, North CanterburyRiesling Alc.12.2% RS 82.3g/L

11066 Encore Noble Riesling (375ml) S'16 A bright lemon-gold colour. Abundant aromas and flavours of ripe cantaloupe melon, mango, pineapple, lychees, and manuka honey. On the palate, it is rich and unctuous, an underlying streak of minerality and fine acidity keep it fresh, lively and refined, drawing out lingering after flavours.

\5,200Waipara Valley, North CanterburyRiesling Alc.11.8% RS 173.5g/L

Sato WinesFollowing their dreams, Yoshiaki & Kyoko Sato studied winemaking at Lincoln University before starting their label in 2009. Beginning with Central Otago Pinot Noir, they have Riesling, Pinot Gris and Chardonnay.

11073 Riesling S'17 Pale yellow and bright in the glass. An abundance of lime, lemon and citrus aromas on the nose, with notes of honey and white flowers. Light-bodied, with a splash of acidity and solid core of flavour. A touch of creamy texture from long lees contact, with crystal purity in the flavour all the way through.

\4,500Central OtagoRiesling Alc.13.2% RS 0.77g/L

11072 Pinot Gris S'17 Made from fruit from two organic vineyards in Cromwell and Lowburn consisting of fine sandy loam mixed with schist and quartz, rich in minerals and providing good drainage. A rich, textural, dry style of Pinot Gris, showing beautiful balance of fruit concentration, texture and acidity.

\5,000Central OtagoPinot Gris Alc.14.1% RS 1.39g/L

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10835 Pinot Noir Northburn S'16 A deep garnet colour. A fruity nose of blueberry, redcurrant and cherry, with complexing notes of herbs, spices including cinnamon and star anise, and an earthy cool forest breeze. Juicy flavours of plum, cherry and strawberry on the palate, with abundant soft, rounded tannins and a hint of saltiness.

\7,500Central OtagoPinot Noir Alc.13.3%

10836 Pinot Noir Pisa Terrace S'16 Aromas of pretty floral red fruits including raspberry, plum and cherry, with herbal notes on the nose. A very smooth attack with juicy supple fresh red fruits on the palate. Medium-bodied, it shows fine texture and elegance with a subtle structure, ending with a long finish supported by fresh natural acidity. (See page4 for more details.)

\7,500Central OtagoPinot Noir100% Alc.13.6%

10446 Pinot Noir Pisa Terrace S'15 Made from fruit from Sato's biodynamic Pisa Terrace Vineyard in Central Otago. A cooler summer produced nicely balanced fruit with great skin character and good acidity level. 50% whole bunch ferment for 26 to 33 days, gently pressed then aged for 20 months in oak. (See page4 for more details.)

\7,680Central OtagoPinot Noir100% Alc.13.3%

Southern CrossSouthern Cross is a value brand from Morton Estate that creates a range of affordable Hawke’s Bay wines noted for their fruit forwards styles and balanced acidity. Excellent for everyday drinking.

11367 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc S'19 Marlborough \2,200Sauvignon Blanc100% Alc.12.5%

10131 Hawkes Bay Chardonnay S'13 Hawkes Bay \2,200Chardonnay89%/Viognier11% Alc.12.2%

11212 Hawkes Bay Pinot Gris S'19 Hawkes Bay \2,200Pinot Gris86%/Gewurztraminer7%%/Viognier7% Alc.14.1% RS 5.6g/L

10837 Hawkes Bay Pinot Noir S'15 Hawkes Bay \2,500Pinot Noir95%/Malbec5% Alc.13.1%

10760 Hawkes Bay Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon S'14 Hawkes Bay \2,200Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon Alc.13.2%

TotaraNamed for a large New Zealand native tree, Totara is a joint venture between Marlborough's Opici Wines and Endeavor Vineyards to craft premium Marlborough wines. Winemaker Alain Peters-Oswald, formerly at Cloudy Bay, showcases classic varietal expressions of Marlborough climate and terroir in Totara's Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc.

11206 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc S'19 A blend of fruit from the Marlborough sub-regions of Fairhall and Renwick. Cool flowering conditions followed by a dry hot summer with light crops ensured a ripe fruit profile and soft acid line. Concentrated and rounded, it still retains a lightness and freshness.

\2,450MarlboroughSauvignon Blanc Alc.13.1%

11345 Marlborough Pinot Noir S'18 Bright and lively on the nose, showing aromas of cherry, cranberry and spice. The palate is silky, with a melange of red berry fruits up front along with underlying nuances of savoury herbs, spice and a touch of game. A fine acid profile ensures a clean finish and persistence of flavour.

\2,850MarlboroughPinot Noir Alc.12.7%

Trinity HillThis Hawke's Bay producer is known for crafting some of New Zealand's finest reds from the premium Gimblett Gravels appellation, as well as Single Vineyard selections that include Merlot and Syrah.

11009 Hawkes Bay Sauvignon Blanc S'18 This Hawke's Bay Sauvignon Blanc shows gentle flavours and aromas of lime, citrus and lemongrass complemented by the distinctive stonefruit aromas. A mineral element gives a Sancerre-like textural character, the fresh acidity balanced by a tiny amount of retained sweetness.

\2,650Hawkes BaySauvignon Blanc100% Alc.11.6%

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11246 Hawkes Bay Chardonnay S'18 Typically fresh aromatics of Hawkes Bay Chardonnay are evident in the citrus, white flowers and stone fruit. These are complemented on the palate by a creamy richness from aging on lees. Roast hazelnut, almond and hints of gunflint result from the indigenous fermentation in barrel.

\2,750Hawkes BayChardonnay Alc.13.0%

10044 Hawkes Bay The Trinity(Merlot blend) S'14 A Merlot predominant red blend, the leather and plum aromas of Merlot combine with spice and red fruit characters of Tempranillo and Malbec. Cassis aromas and structural backbone are provided by the Cabernet family. Rich, soft, ripe tannins contribute to a very enjoyable drink while young, with aging potential.

\3,000Hawkes BayMerlot/Tempranillo/Malbec/Cabernet Franc/Other Alc.13.5%

11247 Hawkes Bay Syrah S'18 A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon 43%, Cabernet Franc 41%, Merlot 14%, Malbec 2%. Exotically perfumed aromatics including ripe blackberries and red fruits, with hints of florals and dried herbs. There is superb clarity of flavours on the palate, with the added complexity of textural tannins.

\3,000Hawkes BaySyrah Alc.12.3%

11270 Gimblett Gravels the Gimblett S'16 Intense blackberry, wild raspberries, red liquorice and hints of pepper aromas combine to produce a fruit dominant complex wine with a subtle touch of oak spice on the finish. The Gimblett is deliberately released at a youthful age to maximize the beautiful perfume and fruit freshness.

\4,500Hawkes BayCabernet Sauvignon43%/Cabernet Franc41%/Merlot14%/Malbec2% Alc.12.9%

11366 Gimblett Gravels Syrah S'18 A deep and youthful vibrant crimson. Wild raspberry, blueberry, cracked pepper and hints of vanilla bean on the nose. Powerful, balanced ripe tannins give the palate a great savoury structure. The pure fruit expression and refreshing natural acidity will produce mineral, gamey characters with bottle age.

\4,800Hawkes BaySyrah/Viognier Alc.12.6%

Wine PortfolioCombining New Zealand's finest grapes with the best winemaking techniques, together with the passion of their dedicated winemakers, The Wine Portfolio includes 11 brands that showcase the finest New Zealand varieties.

7719 Mansfield & Marsh Methode Traditionnelle NV

This easy drinking bottle fermented sparkling spends a minimum of 9 months on yeast lees. Deliciously refreshing and delicate with a steady bead, the palate is fresh and lively exhibiting classic stone-fruit flavours, complexed by yeast aromas. A perfect match to any occasion.

\2,650

Hawkes BayPinot Noir49%/Chardonnay48%/Pinot Meunier3% Alc.11.1% RS 12g/L

7720 Mimi Methode Traditionnelle NV A Pinot Noir dominant blend, this sparkling wine exhibits classic bottle fermented Methode characters. The sweeter softer palate is elegant with lovely harmony. Delicate, fresh and lively, with crisp citrus and sweet apple flavours, it’s a perfect aperitif or accompaniment to summer dishes.

\2,650Hawkes BayPinot Noir49%/Chardonnay48%/Pinot Meunier3% Alc.11.0% RS 17.0g/L

8990 Mimi Pink Sparkling NV A Pinot Noir-dominant blend, made with fruit from selected Morton Estate vineyards, it exhibits classic bottle-fermented Methode characters, with a sweeter, softer palate. Elegant with lovely harmony, it is delicate, very fresh and lively, with crisp citrus and sweet apple flavours. Excellent with hors d'oeuvres.

\2,650Hawkes BayPinot Noir/Chardonnay/Pinot Meunier Alc.11.9% RS 14.0g/L

9509 Leveret IQ Premium Brut Methode Traditionnelle NV

A premium Brut with a fine and persistent bead. The nose shows complex yeast autolysis characters of nuts, freshly baked bread, wild mushrooms and marzipan, entwined with notes of citrus and stone fruit. The palate is amazingly fresh, with a gentle effervescence and long textural finish.

\3,500

Hawkes BayPinot Noir50%/Chardonnay43%/Pinot Meunier7% Alc.11.6% RS 7.40g/L

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ChappelletEstablished in Napa Valley in 1967, Chappellet wines are crafted to embody the terroir and the intensity of fruit that have made Pritchard Hill famous, including California's finest hillside Cabernet Sauvignons.

11241 Grower Collection Calesa Vineyard Chardonnay '17

Inviting aromas of Meyer lemon, orange zest and hints of tropical flowers. On the palate, luxurious layers of brioche, melted butter and baking spices add depth and complexity to flavours of lemon drop, lychee and apricot, with fine acidity, subtle smoke and sweet oak on a long satisfying finish.

\8,200

Petaluma Gap, Sonoma CountyChardonnay Alc.14.7%

11194 Mountain Cuvee '17 This lush and layered Bordeaux blend opens with alluring fruit-driven aromas of cherry, currant and plum, with notes of graphite, cedar, clove and nutmeg. The berry and spice are echoed on the round, mouthcoating palate, where they mingle with hints of black tea, vanilla and savory herbs.

\6,300Napa ValleyCabernet Sauvignon55%/Merlot28%/Malbec8%/Petit Verdot6%/Cabernet Franc3% Alc.15.2%

10896 Signature Cabernet Sauvignon '16 A classic hillside Napa Valley Cab Sav, luxurious and powerfully structured, it shows aromas of ripe berry, cherry, cedar and cigar box, with dark chocolate, espresso, vanilla and clove notes. On the palate, rich and well-knit tannins underscore silky berry liqueur flavours, with hints of bay leaf and anise.

\11,500Napa ValleyCabernet Sauvignon79%/Petit Verdot12%/Malbec9% Alc.15.3%

District 7District 7 is one of the brands of the Scheid family, named for District 7 in Monterey County which is cooled by ocean breezes and produces wines with vibrant fruit, complex flavours and excellent structure.

11203 Sauvignon Blanc S'17 Made from fruit from a mix of cold and warm climate estate vineyard sites, enabling the blending of a balanced, complex and absolutely delicious Sauvignon Blanc. The cold-climate fruit provides dried herbs and brisk acidity. The warm-climate fruit adds melons, peaches, richness and viscosity.

\2,000Monterey CountySauvignon Blanc100% Alc.13.5%

11202 Chardonnay S'17 Fresh and extroverted aromas of yellow apples, pears and citrus, with vanilla and caramel notes. The medium-bodied palate has crisp acidity and a bright, lingering finish. The combination of fruit, viscosity and structure makes it a great match with a wide range of dishes.

\2,300Monterey CountyChardonnay Alc.13.1%

11013 Pinot Noir Rose S'17 100% of fruit was sourced from sustainably farmed estate vineyards located throughout the 4 climatic regions in Monterey County. Aromas of strawberries, cherries and raspberries, along with light floral notes. The palate reveals bright red fruit flavours balanced by crisp acidity leading to a lingering finish.

\2,300Monterey CountyPinot Noir Alc.12.9%

11151 Pinot Noir S'17 Subtle elegance showcases fruit from sustainably farmed, cold-climate vineyards in California's Monterey County. Aromas of plums, cherries, cassis, vanilla and forest. The palate is rich, smooth and silky with hints of toast and earth on the finish. Perfect with salmon, pork, lamb or soft cheeses.

\2,600Monterey CountyPinot Noir Alc.12.9%

10918 Cabernet Sauvignon S'16 The 2016 growing season was ideal, with fruit reaching full maturity with balanced acidity and moderate sugar levels. Wonderfully dark and powerful with aromas and flavours that include blackberry, cassis, anise, earth and leather. Ripe, round and juicy with light tannins and a long finish.

\2,800Monterey CountyCabernet Sauvignon100% Alc.13.0%

FoxgloveTwin brothers Jim and Bob Varner are devoted to the production of handmade Santa Cruz Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Foxglove is their second value label, and their wines are consistently rated outstanding buys.

11155 Chardonnay '17 The second label wine from Chardonnay master Jim Verner offers superb value made from fruit from the Central Coast, with no malolactic fermentation or oak. Soft, subtle and delicious, it shows pure fruit flavours and fresh acid, with a hint of minerality.

\2,800Central CoastChardonnay Alc.14.1%

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10942 Cabernet Sauvignon '17 Made from fruit from 20-year old vines in the Paso Robles, planted in loam soils on rolling hills at an altitude of 200 meters. Showing aromas of dark cherry, tobacco, liquorice and plum, the full-bodied palate has dark fruit flavours with a nice balance of acidity and fruit, and silky tannins.

\2,960Paso RoblesCabernet Sauvignon100% Alc.13.9%

11424 Zinfandel '17 Paso Robles \2,960Zinfandel93%/Petit Syrah7% Alc.14.6% Vint.

HendryA small, family-owned winery in southern Napa Valley. George Hendry, a grape grower since 1939, began producing his own wines in 1992, carefully crafting wines to highlight the terroir of the vineyards.

11146 Albarino S'18 Pale to medium straw in the glass. Aromas of peach, lemon/citrus, green apples and florals on the nose. The fruity, mouthwatering palate shows green apple and lemon zest, with ample lemon-lime acidity on the finish, making it a great complement with fish and shellfish dishes.

\4,200Napa ValleyAlbarino100% Alc.13.6%

11254 HRW Pinot Noir S'17 Pale garnet colour. Sharp, bright aromas of cherry, berry and cranberry, with notes of smoked meat, caramel and tea. Light bodied, with mouthwatering cherry and sour apple on the palate, and moderate tannins providing a tea-like structure. Ideal with mushroom pizza and herbed chicken dishes.

\3,600Napa ValleyPinot Noir Alc.14.0%

11197 HRW Cabernet Sauvignon S'16 Earlier drinking Napa Cabernet aged for 18 months in French oak. Ruby in colour, with bright berry, eucalyptus and spice aromas. The palate shows lively flavours of dark berries, tangy blackcurrant and cocoa, and bittersweet chocolate tannins. Medium-bodied, well-structured and balanced.

\4,800Napa ValleyCabernet Sauvignon100% Alc.14.2%

11376 HRW Zinfandel S'18 Medium purple-ruby colour. Aromas of cedary spice, tea leaves, briar, dark berries and pepper on the nose. Light-to-medium bodied, with a bright fruit-driven palate showing flavours of cocoa, blackberry jam, and strawberry. A moderate structure makes for easy drinking now with meaty dishes.

\3,200Napa ValleyZinfandel100% Alc.14.4%

11147 Cabernet Sauvignon '15 Deep ruby almost all the way to the rim. Initial aromas of cocoa, butterscotch, dark berry and evergreen. The tannins have a firm grip, but with air, aromas soften and deepen, and more fruit and spice emerges. The mouthfeel is full, with firm tannins giving a softly chalky texture.

\10,500Napa ValleyCabernet Sauvignon100% Alc.14.4%

11198 Malbec '16 Saturated purple with violet at the rim. Fragrant, floral, mouthwatering dark fruit on the nose, with hints of dusty, smoky aromas. Thick, dense and structured on the palate, softening with air exposure allows the bright, sweet fruit and cedary aromas and flavours to show.

\5,200Napa ValleyMalbec100% Alc.14.6%

10913 Zinfandel Blocks 7&22 '15 A ruby colour in the glass. Soft aromas of dark cherry fruit, orange rind, cocoa, peppers, spice and black tea on the nose. Medium bodied, with subdued tannins. The balanced palate offers red fruits, bittersweet chocolate, smoke, and bright acid, leading to a long finish.

\6,000Napa ValleyZinfandel Alc.15.5%

Madison's RanchPart of the Smith Anderson Wine Group, under the careful control of winemaker Mike Blom Madison’s Ranch aims to create elegant handcrafted wines of exceptional quality from the Napa Valley that are surprisingly affordable.

10986 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon '17 A distinctive Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, layers of ripe fruit and subtle wood notes on the nose lead to beguiling flavours of sweet black cherries, blackberries, and cassis, with hints of smoky oak. Beautifully balanced acidity and soft tannins complement the luscious, ripe fruit.

\5,000Napa ValleyCabernet Sauvignon100% Alc.14.2%

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McKenzie-MuellerBob Mueller and Karen McKenzie were born and raised in Napa Valley, and began as growers before their first vintage in 1990. They make just 2500 cases a year from their vineyards in Oak Knoll and Los Carneros.

11201 Sauvignon Blanc '17 Light and lifted on the nose with hints of dust, citrus blossom, lemon zest, and stone fruit. The palate shows nectarine, lemon zest, and a nice earthy minerality. A gentle mouthfeel with a nice juicy roundness on the mid-palate and a naturally occurring acidity towards the back as the finish lingers.

\4,600Napa ValleySauvignon Blanc100% Alc.14.2%

11290 Napa JAZZ '15 Predominantly Cabernet Franc, which shows immediately in the beautiful, expressive aromas of black cherry and blackberry, with hints of cranberry, violets and damp earth. The palate is elegant with great structure and complexity; bright red cherry, pomegranate, red plum, and hints of dark dusty chocolate.

\4,800Napa ValleyCabernet Franc88.8%/Cabernet Sauvignon5.8%%/Malbec5.4% Alc.14.6%

9409 Cabernet Franc '07 Produced with fruit grown in M-M's Los Carneros and Oak Knoll District vineyards, it is deep, rich, and concentrated, an exciting balance of earth and fruit, with green bell peppers, mushroom and an underlayer of ripe red fruit. 20% Cabernet Sauvignon is blended in for structure and weight. (See page5 for more details.)

\10,000Napa ValleyCabernet Franc95%/Cabernet Sauvignon3%/Merlot2% Alc.14.8%

10804 Cabernet Franc '13 Aromas of dusty earth, juicy cherry, a hint of truffle, and smooth and subtle oak spice. The palate is bright with nice juicy red fruit, great structure and a mouthfeel that tempts you to come back for more. The bouquet and palate show the great balance of earth and fruit of a well-made Cabernet Franc.

\7,000Napa ValleyCabernet Franc98%/Merlot1.2%/Malbec0.8% Alc.15.4%

11019 Cabernet Sauvignon '14 Dark ruby in colour with aromas of oak spice and creamy chocolate with floral notes. Notes of pepper, blackberry, and earth are in balance with the brighter notes of raspberry and cherry that show on the mid-palate. Without any harsh drying tannins, it is very elegant with a silky texture.

\8,700Napa ValleyCabernet Sauvignon86.8%/Cabernet Franc11%/Malbec2.2% Alc.15.1%

11253 Malbec '13 From an outstanding vintage in Napa, it is dark and inky in the glass. A vibrant and inviting nose with notes of violets, pepper, and blackberry, with touches of earth and baking spices. On the palate it is full and robust, with a strong mid-palate and a long lingering finish refreshed by the natural acidity.

\6,500Napa ValleyMalbec91.9%/Cabernet Franc6.35%/Merlot1.75% Alc.15.8%

Opus OneEstablished in 1978 by Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Chateau Mouton Rothschild and Robert Mondavi, Opus One combines both families' winemaking traditions and innovations to create exceptional Bordeaux-style reds in the heart of Napa Valley.

10845 Opus One '05 Napa Valley OPEN

Cabernet Sauvignon88%/Merlot5%/Petit Verdot3%/Cabernet Franc3%/Malbec1% Alc.14.2%

10847 Opus One '10 Napa Valley OPEN

Cabernet Sauvignon84%/Merlot5.5%/Cabernet Franc5.5%/Petit Verdot4%/Malbec1% Alc.14.9%

10848 Opus One '12 Napa Valley OPEN

Cabernet Sauvignon79%/Cabernet Franc7%/Petit Verdot6%/Merlot6%/Malbec2% Alc.14.8%

10849 Opus One '13 Napa Valley OPEN

Cabernet Sauvignon79%/Cabernet Franc7%/Merlot6%/Petit Verdot6%/Malbec2% Alc.15.0%

10850 Opus One '14 Napa Valley OPEN

Cabernet Sauvignon80%/Petit Verdot7%/Cabernet Franc6%/Merlot5%/Malbec2% Alc.14.7%

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10851 Opus One '15 Napa Valley OPEN

Cabernet Sauvignon81%/Cabernet Franc7%/Merlot6%/Petit Verdot4%/Malbec2% Alc.15.0%

11229 Opus One '16 Napa Valley OPENCabernet Sauvignon77.5%/Petit Verdot8%/Merlot8%/Cabernet Franc5%/Malbec1.5% Alc.14.7%

Porter CreekGeorge Davis bought 12 acres of Pinot Noir in Russian River in 1977, and soon added Chardonnay. He made his first wines in 1982, and today his son Alex makes fine wines from their Demeter-certified vineyards.

10630 Chardonnay '15 Produced from a trio of vineyards in Russian River Valley, all planted with variants of the small berried "Old Wente" clone. Nice and crisp, with a nose of apple and spice, while the precise palate provides a clean, pure and well-balanced Chardonnay.

\6,000Russian River Valley, SonomaChardonnay Alc.13.1%

11242 Pinot Noir Fiona Hill '16 This flagship Pinot Noir is grown in a steep, southern facing hillside vineyard. Hard clay top soil with a fractured stone bedrock place continual stress on the vines, resulting in a very expressive Pinot Noir showing aromas of wild berries and forest floor, a weighty mid-palate and long silky finish.

\7,500Russian River Valley, SonomaPinot Noir Alc.13.4%

10631 Old Vine Carignan '14 Carignan is a red varietal that was widely planted in California during the late 1800's. This wine comes from a vineyard planted in 1939, creating a red that is remarkably rich and generous, yet supple and silky, with a unique fruit profile of blackcurrants, plums and spice.

\4,200Mendocino CountyCarignan100% Alc.13.0%

Ryder EstateA new brand established by the Scheid family, their select range of wines reflect the unique soils, climate and quality of the Monterey region and California’s Central Coast.

11154 Sauvignon Blanc S'18 Fresh, lively and bright. Aromas of citrus, guava and grapefruit lead into a palate of green apple and apricot with a note of fresh herbs. Pairs delightfully with sushi and sashimi, ramen, and lemon pesto pasta.

\1,900Central CoastSauvignon Blanc Alc.13.5%

11021 Chardonnay S'17 A bright, focused and elegant wine with aromas of yellow delicious apples, citrus and pear with notes of honey, vanilla and floral components. Medium bodied, balanced, bright fruit with caramel notes and subtle hint of creamy, honeyed oak with a lingering finish.

\1,900Central CoastChardonnay Alc.13.6%

11153 Pinot Noir '17 Crafted from sustainably-farmed estate vineyards on California's Central Coast, it is lush, silky and balanced. Black cherry and plum aromas lead into flavours of bright red cherry and raspberry with a hint of mocha and toasty oak.

\2,300Central CoastPinot Noir Alc.13.5%

11152 Cabernet Sauvignon '17 Crafted from sustainably-farmed estate vineyards on California's Central Coast, it is rich, supple and bold. It shows fruit-driven Cabernet Sauvignon flavours of dark berries and plum with notes of mocha. The tannins are silky and satisfying, leading to a balanced and elegant finish.

\2,300Central CoastCabernet Sauvignon Alc.13.8%

10619 Syrah '16 Jam-packed with aromas of ripe blackberries and blueberries with vanilla, cedar and white pepper notes. Medium-bodied and well-balanced, with bright red fruit and hints of mocha and toast, the soft tannins lead into a supple lingering finish.

\1,900Central CoastSyrah Alc.13.9%

SpenkerThe Spenker property has been in the family for over 100 years, with original Zinfandel plantings over 60 years old. They began winemaking 20 years ago and produce just 2000 cases of premium wine a year.

11383 Estate Zinfandel '14 Aged in French and American barrels for 14 months, soft Lodi tannins and oak vanillin give this Zinfandel a pleasing texture. Fruit forward, with cinnamon spice on the back of the palate. Black cherry and blackberry with black pepper notes. Just 399 cases produced.

\4,500LodiZinfandel Alc.13.8%

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Terre Rouge and Easton WinesBill Easton has been making Terre Rouge label Rhone varietals and Easton brand wines including Zinfandels in Amador County, Shenandoah Valley in the Sierra Nevada foothills for over 20 years.

10735 Easton Sauvignon Blanc Monarch Mine Vyrd S'17

Cold fermented in stainless steel, then aged for 9 months in neutral French oak on lees. Deliciously crisp, showing complex and exotic fruit flavours of key lime, casaba melon, and papaya. The extended lees aging and battonage enhance the mouthfeel, finishing with brisk mineral notes.

\3,400

Sierra FoothillsSauvignon Blanc Alc.14.1%

11144 Easton Pinot Noir '13 Pinot Noir from a cool, high elevation in the Sierra Foothills. Burgundy colour. On the nose it show aromas of strawberry and cinnamon, with hint of herbs and spices. The palate has wonderful freshness and persistence, bright and lively with nice structure, silky texture, and balanced tannins.

\5,000Sierra FoothillsPinot Noir Alc.14.3%

10613 Easton Cabernet Franc Monarch Mine Vineyard '13

A very pure juicy fruit expression of the steep and rocky Monarch Mine site located at 800 meters altitude in the Sierra Foothills. Beautiful, aromatic, mildly herbal Cabernet Franc fruit, with pleasant stem tannins. Excellent with barbecues and hearty meat dishes.

\4,200

Sierra FoothillsCabernet Franc100% Alc.14.5%

10612 Easton Estate Cabernet Sauvignon '11 Dark purple in the glass, it shows complex aromas of cedar, tobacco, and Asian spice box on the nose. On the balanced yet intense palate, the blackberry, cassis and olive flavours have a pleasant St. Julien-like texture, that is mineral-infused and sappy.

\6,800Shenandoah ValleyCabernet Sauvignon100% Alc.14.8%

10610 Easton Zinfandel '14 Complex spicy aromas, with a nice creamy texture derived from 10 months in French oak barrels. Full black cherry and blackberry fruit flavours with a beautiful balance and a big, sumptuous and juicy mouthfeel. Excellent value for Zinfandel.

\3,200Amador CountyZinfandel Alc.14.6%

11172 Easton Zinfandel Lot1852 Zinster S'18 Winemaker Bill Easton created this new, unique style of Zinfandel. The grapes, part-crushed and part whole-cluster, were fermented in a closed tank with some carbonic fermentation. The violet fragrance is reminiscent of a Beaujolais with fruity flavours and elegant floral character.

\4,200Fiddletown, Amador CountyZinfandel Alc.14.5%

10608 Terre Rouge Enigma '12 Aromas of almond blossoms, honey, and acacia with hints of tangerine and papaya. Creamy flavours on the palate compete with peach, apple, and quince for your attention. The finish is crisp with classic white peach pit flavours intermingling with the subtle mineral tones from the site.

\4,500Sierra FoothillsMarsanne50%/Roussanne29%/Viognier21% Alc.14.5%

11287 Terre Rouge Tete a Tete '13 A fun easy-drinking blend of Mediterranean varietals: Grenache 51%, Mourvedre 32% and Syrah 17%. Deep boysenberry fruit aromatics, with smoky/meaty/gamey complex flavour on the palate that shows the terroir, and a lengthy creamy texture. Aged for 16 months in a mix of French oak barrels.

\3,500Sierra FoothillsGrenache51%/Mourvedre32%/Syrah17% Alc.14.7%

11145 Terre Rouge Syrah Les Cotes de l'Ouest '14 A beautiful colour with rich, silky, wild raspberry fruit flavours laced with pepper, sage, tar, and olive/herb tones. Aromas of raspberry, smoky, wild gamey, peppery, and cinnamon. Very smooth and savoury in the mouth, it shows pure, fruit-forward flavours and great acid balance.

\3,800CaliforniaSyrah96%/Viognier4% Alc.14.8%

11195 Terre Rouge L'Autre '11 A blend of Grenache 65%, Mourvedre 20% and Syrah 15%. Very elegant, complex and lively, with Grenache's savoury plum and black cherry flavours coupled with Mourvedre's smoky gaminess and Syrah's powerful punch and richness.

\5,200Sierra FoothillsGrenache65%/Mourvedre20%/Syrah15% Alc.14.5%

10609 Terre Rouge Syrah Sentinel Oak Vineyard '11

A dark intense colour, with dense, deep, concentrated layered fruit aromas that are incredibly spicy. On the meaty palate you’ll find incredibly concentrated framboise flavours, smoky wood tones and fine tannins. Great structure and age worthiness.

\6,800

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VarnerTwin brothers Bob and Jim Varner Twin brothers are devoted to handcrafting small quantities of exceptional Chardonnay and Pinot Noir at their vineyards in Portola Valley in the Santa Cruz Mountains.

11204 El Camino Vineyard Chardonnay '16 A blend of French oak and stainless steel aging contributes to subtle richness of this Santa Barbra Chardonnay. Aromas of honeycomb, peaches and apricot. The medium-bodied palate is pure and textural, a beautiful balance of richness and acidity, leading into a long, saline finish.

\4,500Santa Barbara CountyChardonnay Alc.14.2%

VDR WinesA special Scheid Vineyards label, VDR (= Very Dark Red) makes a Petit Verdot and Petit Syrah blend from fruit from Scheid's Hames Valley vineyards in the southernmost tip of Monterey County.

11022 Very Dark Red '15 Petit Verdot 60% and Petite Sirah 40% create a dark, full-bodied yet supple blend with deep, ripe fruit flavours of blackcurrant and raspberry perfumed by notes of crushed violet. A firm, chalky tannin structure belies the velvety mouthfeel. Dense flavours integrate beautifully for a long, layered finish.

\3,860Hames Valley, Monterey CountyPetit Verdot/Petit Syrah Alc.14.4%

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A to Z WineworksA negociant project launched in 2001 by two couples well-known in the Oregon wine industry, the brand has become renowned for its superb blending and excellent value showcase of Oregon wines.

11135 Rose Bubbles (Crown cap) NV Primarily Pinot Noir with a touch of Chardonnay. A pale pink, with zippy fruit aromas of wild strawberries, white peach, nectarine, melon, pear, apple and tangerine, with notes of lemongrass, mint, cinnamon and ginger. On the palate, bright, lively acidity is balanced by a creamy texture in the mouth.

\3,000OregonPinot Noir90%/Chardonnay10% Alc.12.0% RS 13.6g/L

11372 Riesling S'19 Compelling aromatics and bright acidity with a perfect touch of discrete sweetness. The vibrant nose and palate meld beautifully, enticing with an array of aromas and flavours including lemon and apple blossoms, honeysuckle, honeydew, ginger, lime and mandarin, leading to a juicy, refreshing finish.

\3,000OregonRiesling Alc.11.6% RS 19.9g/L

10884 Chardonnay S'17 A beautiful shine in the glass, it opens on the nose with lemongrass, key lime, honey, pear and white peach, with grapefruit, honeydew and pineapple notes. The broad palate is fresh with vibrant acidity, with cool climate aromatics and flavours in perfect harmony, showing freshness and purity of fruit.

\3,000OregonChardonnay Alc.12.9%

10883 Pinot Gris S'17 Initial aromas of stone fruits, with hints of pineapple, lychee and lemon meringue, together with notes of pear marmalade, apples, orange zest and ginger as it opens. The palate is balanced and fresh, with crisp acidity and soft tannins, bursting with citrus and an abundance of fruit flavours.

\3,000OregonPinot Gris Alc.12.9% RS 5.2g/L

11136 Rose S'18 Made primarily from Sangiovese grapes from southern Oregon. Fruit aromas of strawberry, peaches, watermelon and tangerine together with floral and herbal notes including hibiscus and lemongrass. The vibrant palate opens with mouthwatering acidity and finishes with a full, creamy, smooth texture.

\3,000OregonSangiovese Alc.12.9%

11371 Pinot Noir S'16 Showing the ripeness and concentration of an excellent vintage with grace and style. Aromas of berry fruits, black cherry, redcurrant and plum, with notes of thyme, sage and baking spices. The palate reflects these aromatics, growing in breadth and richness with impressive density and concentration.

\3,500OregonPinot Noir Alc.13.8%

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Bergstro‥mEstablished in 1997 as an artisanal winery focused on crafting premium single vineyard wines from 6 low-yielding biodynamic vineyards in the Dundee Hills, they make outstanding Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

11137 Old Stones Chardonnay '17 A crystalline, brilliant white-gold. Aromas of mango, mandarin, saffron and sweet spice give way to citrus blossom delicacy. On the palate it is racy and taut, with a core of citrus tropical fruits, succulent natural acidity, and stony minerality that promises further complexity with bottle aging.

\4,500Willamette ValleyChardonnay Alc.13.3%

10886 Pinot Noir Cumberland Reserve '16 Classic Oregon Pinot Noir, with bright crunchy-fresh fruit, earthy intensity, a reductive flintiness, mushroom-laden and a complex fruit-driven aromatic profile with dried herbs, flowers, meat and pipe tobacco. Succulent acidity and fine tannins ensure it opens slowly and seductively in the glass.

\7,200Willamette ValleyPinot Noir Alc.14.0%

BrooksFounder Jimi Brooks' untimely death left Pascal Brooks the youngest winery owner in the world. Jimi's sister and Oregon winegrowers support Jimi's legacy of making small lot biodynamic wines in the Eola Hills.

10604 Sparkling Riesling '15 The grapes at harvest were extraordinary in quantity and quality, offering ripeness, balance, and expressive flavours. Aromas of pomelo, Meyer lemon, oyster shell, fresh thyme, and ripe apricot skin, the palate shows wet stone, white grapefruit, and green almond, with a refreshing acidity.

\5,300Willamette ValleyRiesling Alc.13.9% RS 0.90g/L

11138 Amycas '18 A blend of Pinot Blanc 26%, Riesling 25%, Muscat 24%, Pinot Gris 14%, and Gewurztraminer 11%. Generous ripe golden fleshed fruits, sweet citrus notes and white florals are framed by equal parts of herbal and mineral structure. Vibrant, fresh, and full of concentrated flavour.

\3,000Willamette ValleyPinot Blanc26%/Riesling25%/Muscat24%/Pinot Gris14%/Gewurztraminer11% Alc.13.6%

10894 Oak Ridge Gewurztraminer '17 Opulent and elegant with complex aromatics, densely concentrated flavours, and powerful structure that lingers over a long sensual finish. Aromas of deep red rose, ginger, lemongrass, lychee and orange on the nose, with grapefruit, cardamom, key lime and almond on the palate.

\3,400Columbia Gorge, WashingtonGewurztraminer Alc.13.0%

11140 Riesling Willamette Valley '17 Aromas of white peach, clementine, elderflower, lime curd and lemongrass. On the palate it shows starfruit, orange blossom, grapefruit, bright nectarine and slate, with star bright acidity, a broad spectrum of flavours, tension, and a crispy and refreshing finish.

\3,400Willamette ValleyRiesling Alc.12.1% RS 7.1g/L

11024 Riesling Ara '17 Dry, with aromas of ripe, sweet peaches, nectarines and pear, wrapped in a white floral bouquet. The palate shows a mouthfilling, creamy texture, lifted by a bright burst of acidity and minerality, culminating in a persistent satisfying finish.

\4,500Willamette ValleyRiesling Alc.13.3% RS 3.4g/L

10893 Runaway Red Pinot Noir '17 Aromas of pomegranate, porcini, red apple skin, saucisson d'Alsace, and thyme lead into poached cherry, blood orange, lavender salt, nougat, and cacao on the palate. Lively and punchy, with vibrant acidity followed by tension and grip, it is a classic, cool-vintage Oregon Pinot Noir.

\3,600Willamette ValleyPinot Noir Alc.13.8%

11373 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley '18 Aromas of red cherry, Herbes de Provence, dried flowers, red currant and wild strawberry on the nose. The palate shows candied violet, pomegranate syrup, sassafras, sandalwood and fresh liquorice. Beautifully floral and herbaceous, laced with dusty tannins and deep layers of red fruits.

\4,500Willamette ValleyPinot Noir Alc.14.7%

10890 Pinot Noir Janus '15 Aromas of bright cherry compote, nutmeg, sage, tobacco leaf and toffee on the nose. The palate reveals prominent red fruit, with fresh pomegranate, poached pear and red apple skin, spice and earth nuances, supported by bold acidity, firm tannins, and a round, floral finish.

\6,000Willamette ValleyPinot Noir Alc.14.2%

10892 Tethys (375ml) '15 A sweet dessert wine made from 100% Riesling, it shows aromas of poached pear, oyster shell, ambergris, and honeysuckle on the nose. The palate is rich and supple with lively acidity and great depth of fruit, with notes of golden raisin, pineapple upside-down cake, apricot, beeswax and ginger.

\4,500Willamette ValleyRiesling Alc.10.1% RS 103.4g/L

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ChehalemThe pioneering vineyard on Ribbon Ridge, in Chehalem, Indian for ‘Valley of the Flowers’, it was established by Harry Peterson-Nedry in 1980 and makes classic Oregon Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Riesling.

10899 Three Vineyard Riesling S'16 Brilliant platinum in the glass with aromatics of key lime, peach gummies, canned pears and fresh lilacs. The entry is fresh and the finish is rich, with fleshy acidity and a mouthwatering silky texture in between, showing notes of lemon bars, starfruit and a touch of residual sugar for balance.

\3,800Willamette ValleyRiesling Alc.12.9% RS 12.5g/L

10898 Three Vineyard Pinot Gris S'17 A blend of fruit from three estate vineyards in the Willamette Valley AVA, it displays aromatics of fresh green pear and ripe white peach. In the mouth the hefty body weight is balanced by juicy acid, slowly fading to reveal a soft, sweet finish.

\4,000Willamette ValleyPinot Gris Alc.13.1% RS 10.1g/L

10902 Gruner Veltliner S'17 Aromatically balanced between the freshness of candied citrus and herbal notes of forest moss, it is rich with a hint of white floral pollen. The palate has a nice weight while remaining delicate. Soft acid is a nice sidekick to the upfront fullness and brings tension to the finish.

\4,200Ribbon Ridge, Willamette ValleyGruner Veltliner Alc.12.1%

10901 INOX Chardonnay S'17 Aromas of white flowers with hints of geranium and chamomile, notes of wet stone and passionfruit. On the palate it reveals glimpses of lean talc, peach pit and green apple flavours, with crisp minerality that lingers to the finish. A light, rounded creaminess brings balance to this unoaked Chardonnay.

\3,400Willamette ValleyChardonnay Alc.13.1%

10605 Three Vineyard Pinot Noir S'15 Impeccable, not only in balance and texture, but also length, oak exposure, fruit and complexity. Aromas and flavours of chocolate, violets, five spice and dark juicy cherries. Moderately-deep in intensity of structure and tannins, yet produced with restraint for perfect acid structure and elegance.

\4,500Willamette ValleyPinot Noir Alc.13.9%

10900 Pinot Noir Ridgecrest Vineyards S'15 An elegant Pinot from an early harvest, it is heavy with marionberry and brambly blackcurrant fruit. Umami salinity on the nose shows dark flecks of tobacco, rich wood and forest floor. The palate has great balance of fruit and texture, length and restraint, with velour-like tannins and moderate acidity.

\8,200Ribbon Ridge, Willamette ValleyPinot Noir Alc.14.8%

10079 Pinot Noir Reserve S'13 Showing the quintessential elegance, finesse and texture of Chehalem's Reserve Pinot, the supple nose shows cherry, cranberry, strawberry and pomegranate, with velour-like tannins, fresh Asian spice, cedar, morels, hints of earth, and a silky, light tannin framework.

\13,000Ribbon Ridge, Willamette ValleyPinot Noir100% Alc.13.0%

Francis TannahillA super boutique founded in 2001 by Cheryl Francis and Sam Tannahill who make small lot wines that balance power and concentration with integrity and elegance using old-fashioned techniques.

10911 Pinot Noir The Hermit '15 Initial aromas of dusty Bing cherries, blueberries, cassis, wet stones and violets, opening to complex notes of earth, spices, cinnamon, smoke and tobacco. The palate mirrors the aromatics, continues with a ripe tannic structure and beautiful acidity giving shape to the concentration of fruit.

\7,500Dundee Hills, Willamette ValleyPinot Noir Alc.14.0%

10475 Sundown Red Wine '13 A blend of three varieties from two vineyards-Grenache 56%, Syrah 43% and Viognier 1%. Spicy aromas of black pepper, fir tips, cinnamon, and graphite, followed by notes of plum, cassis and blackberry. The palate starts out spicy with flavours of smoke, black pepper and underbrush.

\5,200OregonGrenache56%/Syrah43%/Viognier1% Alc.15.4%

J.K. CarriereA cult winery that specializes in small lot Pinot Noir, with a strong following from people in the know. Most of their grapes are bought from contract growers and their own winery in Chehalem was completed in 2009.

10747 Glass(White Pinot Noir) S'17 Made from fruit from 3 high elevation vineyards, and 100% barrel aged in older French oak. The colour is in-between pale onion-skin and peach. Deep citrus, spring flowers, marshmallow and white pepper aromas on the nose lead to mouth-watering lemon-limeade flavours on the palate.

\4,200Willamette ValleyPinot Noir Alc.13.5%

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10240 Pinot Noir Provocateur S'14 Translucent ruby red in colour, a nose of fresh strawberries and cherries with a drizzle of balsamic over browned butter cake. The palate is awash with vibrant cherry, blond spice and savoury roasted game, full in the mouth with a long and clean finish.

\4,600Willamette ValleyPinot Noir Alc.13.7%

9888 Vespidae Willamette Valley Pinot Noir '13 Transparent garnet in the glass. Aromas of ripe cherry-watermelon, slight green spice and perfumed cinnamon-cardamom on the nose. The mouth enters sweet, long and structured on red fruits, lifts at the middle and finishes slightly bitter.

\6,800Willamette ValleyPinot Noir100% Alc.12.5%

Johan VineyardsOwner Dag Johan Sundby, a Norwegian in Oregon, harnesses biodynamic viticulture, wild fermentations and minimum intervention in the winery to create wines with balance, energy and elegance.

11199 Petillant Naturel Pinot Noir (Crown cap) '18 Petillant Naturel is produced when carbonation occurs from bottling the wine before the primary fermentation using natural yeast is completed, with no addition of sugar and yeast. It displays soft bubbles, fresh acid and juicy wild berry sweetness. Bottled unfiltered which gives a slight cloudiness.

\4,200Willamette ValleyPinot Noir Alc.13.5% RS 4.2g/L

11422 Gruner Veltliner '18 Van Duzer Corridor, Willamette Valley \4,200Gruner Veltliner Alc.12.2% Vint.

11420 Melon de Bourgogne '18 Van Duzer Corridor, Willamette Valley \4,300(See page3 for more details.) Melon de Bourgogne Alc.12.9% New

11423 Pinot Gris Drueskall '17 Van Duzer Corridor, Willamette Valley \5,400(See page5 for more details.) Pinot Gris Alc.13.3% Vint./\↑

10245 Visdom Chardonnay '13 Cool weather late in the season extended fruit hang time, allowing the development of more complex flavours. This was brought out by extended aging prior to bottling, and bottle aged for another year before release. Just 75 cases of this handcrafted wine made.

\5,600Willamette ValleyChardonnay Alc.11.8%

10916 Farmlands Pinot Noir '17 Classic Willamette Valley Pinot with notes of redcurrant, cranberries, watermelon, tea leaves and rose petals. The acidity gives balance, focus and a juicy mid-palate, the ripe tannins add good structure to this early-drinking wine.

\3,700Willamette ValleyPinot Noir Alc.13.7%

11239 Estate Pinot Noir '16 Made from small parcels of fruit representing every combination of rootstock/scion, slope, soil, profile and vine age on the estate, harmoniously blended to create nuance and complexity. From a warmer vintage, the fruit retained a bright natural acidity, offering focus and vibrancy.

\5,000Van Duzer Corridor, Willamette ValleyPinot Noir Alc.13.5%

10241 Nils Pinot Noir '12 Select fruit from east-facing slopes express the terroir. Made with 50% whole clusters and aged 15 months in 30% new French oak. Dark and concentrated juicy fruit with high acid and earthy base notes. The concentrated tannin profile ensures it will age well.

\6,200Willamette ValleyPinot Noir Alc.13.4%

11251 Blaufrankisch '16 Made from estate-grown fruit, fermented with a mix of destemmed berries and whole fruit, and aged for 19 months in neutral oak. The dark, deep fruit profile is focused and vibrant, with a backbone of iron minerality and a bright natural acidity.

\5,200Van Duzer Corridor, Willamette ValleyBlaufrankisch Alc.13.6%

Mouton NoirUnique brand and distinctive garage wines, initially created for some of New York's best restaurants by sommelier Andre Mack, using fruit from small growers in the Willamette Valley.

10810 Other People's Pinot(O.P.P) S'17 Classic Oregon Pinot, fruit from several vineyards in the Willamette Valley was blended to create a complex and layered Pinot. The leading cherry aromas and flavours are framed by notes of earth, spice, florals and herbs, creating great value that stays true to vineyards from which it was born.

\4,000Willamette ValleyPinot Noir Alc.13.7%

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The Eyrie VineyardsThe oldest winery in Oregon, established in 1965 by David Lett who pioneered winemaking in Oregon, and established its global reputation at the legendary ‘1975 Paris tasting’. His son Jason Lett continues the family tradition.

10907 Chardonnay '17 Made from the oldest vines in the Willamette Valley, and among the last surviving Draper selection. The grape juice was run to neutral French oak barrels, fermented with indigenous yeasts, aged on the lees for 11 months without stirring, and bottled with a light filtration.

\5,300Dundee Hills, Willamette ValleyChardonnay Alc.12.7%

10904 Original Vines Chardonnay '16 Each barrel for this Barrel selection Chardonnay ferments with its own yeast and ages at its own rate, before blending. Old vine fruit gives a distinctly direct connection to the minerals underlaying the soil. Firm acidity complements a richly textured mid-palate spiked with notes of flowers and sea grass.

\10,000Dundee Hills, Willamette ValleyChardonnay Alc.12.7%

11421 Pinot Gris '18 Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley \4,000Pinot Gris Alc.13.9% Vint./\↑

11143 Rose of Pinot Noir '18 Poised yet expansive, the aromatics of this dry Rose create a spectrum ranging from bright strawberries and pink grapefruit, to fresh turned loam and savoury herbs. The palate is long and precise with a round, silky texture, with the evolving finish complimenting the primary fruit.

\4,300Dundee Hills, Willamette ValleyPinot Noir Alc.13.4%

10910 Trousseau '16 This vividly red wine shows aromas of dark berries, loam, and baking spices. Acidity and smoothness are perfectly balanced on the palate, with evolving flavours of herbs and fruits such as blackberry, pomegranate and rhubarb. Light tannins combine with a precise, long finish.

\6,200Dundee Hills, Willamette ValleyTrousseau Alc.12.6%

11375 Pinot Meunier '16 A very rare wine, this 100 per cent Pinot Meunier uses fruit from Eyrie’s vineyards planted in 1965, together with the first fruit from newer plantings. Ruby coloured in the glass, it shows fresh black cherry and earthy flavours. Aged for 18 months in French oak, with a small amount of new oak.

\9,000Dundee Hills, Willamette ValleyPinot Meunier100% Alc.13.0%

8894 Pinot Noir '10 A cool vintage season and long hang time kept sugar and alcohol levels low, adding complexity and a long lingering aftertaste. Subtle and restrained in character, it displays the complexity produced by slow indigenous yeast fermentation and the roundness of a sur lee aging process.

\9,000Dundee Hills, Willamette ValleyPinot Noir Alc.13.5%

11283 Pinot Noir '16 Bright red with a subtle smoky aroma and deep, complex fruit notes. Taut and focused on the palate, a hint of red berry reminiscent of fresh strawberry jam is complexed by a lovely underlying spiciness and earth. With super-fine tannins and a satisfyingly long finish, this is an age-worthy classic.

\7,000Willamette Valley

Pinot Noir Alc.13.9%

10164 Original Vines Pinot Noir '13 A rich nose with dark fruit and plenty of earth. On the palate, the ripe fruit from the warm summer blends intriguingly with a bright acidity brought on by the cool-down at harvest, providing the best of both worlds!

\13,400Dundee Hills, Willamette ValleyPinot Noir Alc.12.3%

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Argentina

AmalayaLocated over 1600 meters above sea level in Argentina's Northern Calchaqui Valley, intense sun in the day and cool nights help create wines with concentrated fruit balanced with fine acidity.

11190 White S'18 Grown at high altitude in the Salta region, it is a blend of Torrontes 85% and Riesling 15%. Shiny gold in the glass. Citrus notes of grapefruit and lemon skins dominate the nose. In the mouth it is delicate and silky yet fresh and crisp, with good acidity and a distinctive mineral note.

\1,500Valle Calchaqui, SaltaAlc.12.9% Torrontes85%/Riesling15%

11189 Rose S'18 Malbec 95%, Torrontes 5%. Aromas of cherries and strawberries from the Malbec with subtle orange blossom notes from the Torrontes. Very fresh, velvety and fruity in the mouth, the medium-bodied palate is elegant and subtle.

\1,500Valle Calchaqui, SaltaAlc.13.5% Malbec95%/Torrontes5%

11188 Red Malbec Blend '18 Brilliant ruby with violet edges. Aromas of strawberries, raspberries and ripe fruit with a touch of pepper and spices, and elegant floral notes. Flavours of red fruit, spice and hints of vanilla from aging in French oak in the mouth. Nice and fresh, with round, soft tannins leading to a lingering finish.

\1,850Valle Calchaqui, SaltaAlc.14.3% Malbec85%/Tannat10%/Petit Verdot5%

Bodega ColomeFounded in 1831 it is one of Argentina's oldest wineries. Set in the Andes foothills, the biodynamic vineyards experience wide differences between day and night temperatures, producing elegant flavourful wines.

11192 Torrontes S'18 From high altitude vineyards in the Upper Calchaqui Valleys, Salta, Argentina. The classic Argentinian white varietal, this Torrontes offers citrus aromas of grapefruit with floral notes of roses and a touch of spice. In the mouth it is fresh, round and well-bodied with a long, elegant finish.

\1,850Valle Calchaqui, SaltaAlc.13.9% Torrontes100%

10780 Estate Malbec '15 Bright and intense in the glass, beautiful aromas of blackberries, red fruits and exotic floral notes entice the senses. On the palate, a full lush entry of ripe rich black fruit is underlaid by hints of pepper and spiced oak notes. Fresh acidity supports big, bold tannins and wonderful complexity.

\3,500Valle Calchaqui, SaltaAlc.14.9% Malbec

10779 Autentico Malbec '17 The majority of the fruit is from vineyards over 100 years old together with 15-year old vineyards, all located at 2300 meters elevation. Intense almost black, the nose highlights elegant spices and fresh floral aromas that lead to bright acidity and rich flavours of black and red fruits in the mouth.

\5,000Valle Calchaqui, SaltaAlc.15.0% Malbec100%

10285 Lote Especial Sauvignon Blanc '16 Vineyards at 3000 meters altitude contribute ripe fruit and fresh flavours. A golden colour, complex with white and exotic fruit aromas, floral and mineral notes, and a touch of herbs. Fruity and fresh in the mouth with notes of toasted wood adding complexity, good body, elegant with a long finish.

\4,500Valle Calchaqui, SaltaAlc.13.9% Sauvignon Blanc100%

10290 Lote Especial Pinot Noir '15 An intense ruby bright colour. Very fresh, complex and concentrated on the nose, with blackcurrant and raspberry aromas, and spice, floral and herbal notes. The red fruits follow through on the medium-bodied palate, showing a good tannic structure.

\8,000Valle Calchaqui, SaltaAlc.13.7% Pinot Noir100%

10286 Lote Especial Syrah '15 Made from fruit from finca Colome at 2300 meters above sea level. Very dark, almost black. The nose shows lots of black fruit like blackberry, generous spice and well-integrated toast from barrel aging. Full-bodied yet fresh with a nice tannin structure.

\3,200Valle Calchaqui, SaltaAlc.14.6% Syrah100%

11191 Lote Especial Malbec La Brava '17 The flagship varietal in Argentina, this Malbec is grown at 1700m in the La Brava Estate in Cafayate. Bright red, with aromas of mature black and red fruits. Concentrated and complex, it is fresh, with good volume on the palate.

\3,200Valle Calchaqui, SaltaAlc.14.7% Malbec100%

10287 Lote Especial Tannat '15 Very dark in the glass, the floral nose shows notes of black fruit, with concentrated and elegant spicy notes. The palate highlights the distinctive freshness and rounded tannins associated with Tannats from the high altitude Salta region.

\3,200Valle Calchaqui, SaltaAlc.14.8% Tannat100%

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10291 Altura Maxima Malbec '13 This Malbec from the highest elevation vineyards in the world shows a true expression of the terroir which receives much more sun and much less UV protection, producing thicker skinned grapes that deliver a more robust mouthfeel supported by fresh acidity.

\14,800Valle Calchaqui, SaltaAlc.15.0% Malbec100%

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KoyleWith 6 generations of winemaking in the Undurraga family, they established Koyle in 2006 as a premium winery dedicated to expressing the terroir and unique character of the land in Chile's Colchagua Valley.

10205 Costa Sauvignon Blanc Cuarzo S'16 Fresh and crispy, a piercing mineralogy leads the way into floral, powdered ginger, lemon verbena and bright flavours of peach. Showing some depth, firm acidity keeps this focused through the clean finish.

\2,000Paredones, Colchagua CostaSauvignon Blanc100% Alc.13.0%

11193 Don Cande Muscat '18 Made from fruit from a 50-year old vineyard owned by Don Cande in Bulcaro. Fresh and crispy aromas, with notes of white nectarine, lychee, mustard seeds and ripe apricot showing through. The palate is fresh, with an elegant and vibrant texture and salted notes. Very pure and nicely delineated.

\2,000Itata ValleyMuscat100% Alc.11.9%

10566 Don Cande Rose of Cinsault S'16 Made from fruit from a 50-year old vineyard owned by Don Cande in Bulcaro, Chile. Elegant and refined, offering pure and concentrated flavours of dried red berry, tangerine and watermelon. The precise finish is fresh with some spice notes, saltiness from the granitic soils, and a touch of cream.

\2,000Itata ValleyCinsault100% Alc.13.5%

11170 Don Cande Cinsault '18 Fruit from Don Cande's 50 year old vineyard in Bularco, Itata Valley, planted on granite and quartz stones. From an exceptional vintage, it is fresh, with good energy in the core of raspberry and bay leaves. The structure is elegant and vibrant, with salted notes and minerality extending the finish.

\2,000Itata ValleyCinsault100% Alc.14.4%

10919 Cuvee Los Lingues Cabernet Sauvignon '15 A ruby red colour, it shows aromas of redcurrant and plums, with spice and dark chocolate notes. Fresh on the palate, showing a real grip of acidity and mineral notes that express the Los Lingues vineyards, with a welcome note of elegant fine tannins and a long, balanced finish.

\1,800Colchagua ValleyCabernet Sauvignon85%/Malbec11%/Petit Verdot4% Alc.14.1%

11169 Cuvee Los Lingues Syrah '16 Select parcels of fruit from the Los Lingues vineyard. From a cold vintage, it is dark violet in the glass. Aromas of dried herbs, with earth, cassis and blackcurrant notes. The palate shows clean fruit, is muscular but fresh, with a welcome note of elegant, fine tannins, long and lingering on the finish.

\1,800Colchagua ValleySyrah95%/Malbec5% Alc.14.2%

11168 Cuvee Los Lingues Carmenere '17 From a warm vintage in Los Lingues, it is a bright purple in the glass, showing aromas of cloves, native trees and spicy notes. Firm tannins emerge from a touch of Tempranillo, with explosive notes of freshness. Elegant and velvety, the after taste expresses the terroir. (See page3 for more details.)

\1,800Colchagua ValleyCarmenere85%/Tempranillo10%/Petit Verdot5% Alc.13.8%

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11225 Royale Cabernet Sauvignon '16 Spicy aromas of balsam wood, tobacco and sawmill work well with ripe but reserved red-berry scents. Tight, tannic but also fresh, this Cabernet from a cool year delivers classic herbal berry, plum and wood spice flavours. A ripped finish is dry and oaky now, with core fruit resting for the future.

\3,000Colchagua ValleyCabernet Sauvignon85%/Malbec12%/Petit Verdot3% Alc.14.0%

10428 Royale Syrah '15 An intense purple, with blackcurrant, blackberry and raspberry fruit, graphite and mineral notes and flavours. Showing good density, with a unique tug of earth on the finish coming from a dash of Grenache.

\3,000Colchagua ValleySyrah93%/Grenache7% Alc.15.0%

11171 Royale Carmenere '16 Fresh and balanced, with flavours of herbs, blackberries and spicy sandalwood. The tannins are silky with a long, lingering finish influenced by the addition of 9% Malbec, and a touch of grippy tannins from 3% Cabernet Franc in the final blend.

\3,000Colchagua ValleyCarmenere85%/Malbec9%/Petit Verdot3%/Cabernet Franc3% Alc.14.5%

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10950 Cerro Basalto Cuartel G2 '16 Just the second vintage made from fruit from the G2 basalt rock block, it is a bright violet colour. Pure and clean aromas, complexed by spice and graphite notes. On the palate, it is fresh and balanced with silky and velvety tannins and a long, juicy and mineral finish influenced by the basaltic rock.

\4,500Colchagua ValleyCarmenere75%/Cabernet Franc25% Alc.14.2%

10011 Cerro Basalto '14 A distinctive blend of Mourvedre 38%, Grenache 25%, Carignan 19%, Syrah 18%. Aromas of fresh raspberry fruit, spice with distinct minerality, dry stones and volcanic overtones. A pretty stony mouthfeel with a very silky iron-edge from basaltic rock merges harmoniously on the long elegant finish.

\4,500Colchagua ValleyMourvedre38%/Grenache25%/Carignan19%/Syrah18% Alc.15.0%

10568 Auma '13 Fruit was handpicked in small parcels from the highest estate vineyards in Los Lingues. Deep purple in the glass. Showing stunning length and complex mouthfeel, with layers of creamed plum, wild blackberry, and blackcurrant, with notes of black tea, blood orange, incense and native forest.

\12,000Colchagua ValleyCarmenere50%/Cabernet Sauvignon23%/Cabernet Franc12%/Malbec7%/Merlot5%/Petit Verdot3% Alc.14.8%

MateticEstablished in 1999, Matetic is a family-owned and operated biodynamic winery in Rosario Valley, making pure, well-balanced Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay, and cool climate Syrah.

11163 Corralillo Sauvignon Blanc (375ml) S'18 San Antonio Valley \1,000Sauvignon Blanc100% Alc.13.6%

11164 Corralillo Sauvignon Blanc S'18 A brilliant yellow with green hues in the glass, it shows complex herbal and mineral aromas, with citric notes of grapefruit, tropical fruits like papaya (Chilean carica) and mango. The palate has great body and elegance, with refreshing acidity and juiciness on the long lasting aftertaste.

\1,680San Antonio ValleySauvignon Blanc100% Alc.13.6%

10964 Corralillo Pinot Noir (375ml) S'15 San Antonio Valley \2,000Pinot Noir Alc.14.2%

10519 Corralillo Pinot Noir S'16 An intense red colour, showing aromas of red fruit, strawberries and raspberries, with a touch of blueberries and a subtle spicy note. The palate is rich with elegant soft tannins, vibrant acidity and a long juicy aftertaste. (See page5 for more details.)

\2,800San Antonio ValleyPinot Noir Alc.13.5%

9701 Corralillo Syrah '13 Vivid red with a deep pink-purple tint. Generous and intense varietal aromas, with hints of red fruit, violets and pepper - chocolate notes from the oak combine with the spiciness to create balance. On the palate it is finely structured, intense and complex; balanced, with long tannins and a lingering finish.

\3,200San Antonio ValleySyrah100% Alc.14.4%

10493 EQ Chardonnay '15 A light and brilliant yellow. The nose has citric and tropical fruit aromas that blend beautifully with flavours of honey and peaches, along with a distinct salty minerality of the terroir. On the palate it is full and voluptuous, displaying freshness and volume without overt up-front acidity.

\3,200San Antonio ValleyChardonnay Alc.14.4%

10696 EQ Syrah '14 As a first press wine, the Cordon Blue has 20% reserve wine from the previous two years added to the blend of Pinot Noir 50%, Pinot Meunier 25% and Chardonnay 25%. Bright gold, the wide aromatic complexity ranges from Granny Smith to lemon and honey. Dense and elegant, perfect as an aperitif.

\4,800San Antonio ValleySyrah Alc.14.5%

NahuenIn 2006, Alfonso Undurraga Marimon and winemaker Jose Miguel Ovalle set out to create a range of value wines showing the pure flavours of Chile, using fruit from top vineyards in the Colchagua and Curico Valleys.

11390 Reserva Especial Sauvignon Blanc S'19 Curico Valley \1,200Sauvignon Blanc100% Alc.12.8% Vint.

11389 Reserva Especial Chardonnay S'19 Curico Valley \1,200Chardonnay Alc.13.1% Vint.

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11166 Reserva Especial Pinot Noir S'18 Itata Valley \1,200(See page5 for more details.) Pinot Noir100% Alc.13.5%

10963 Gran Reserva Chardonnay S'17 Casablanca Valley \1,500Chardonnay Alc.13.1%

10965 Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon '16 Colchagua Valley \1,500Cabernet Sauvignon100% Alc.13.9%

11165 Gran Reserva Carmenere '17 Colchagua Valley \1,500Carmenere Alc.13.6%

11384 Cinco '18 Central Valley \1,580Cabernet Sauvignon30%/Syrah25%/Cabernet Franc25%/Malbec10%/Carignan10% Alc.13.8%

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de VenogeFounded in 1837 by Henri Marc de Venoge, a Swiss nobleman who moved to Champagne to create exceptional wines, de Venoge produces a range of high quality NV and vintage Champagnes.

10870 Cordon Bleu Brut NV As a first press wine, the Cordon Blue has 20% reserve wine from the previous two years added to the blend of Pinot Noir 50%, Pinot Meunier 25% and Chardonnay 25%. Bright gold, the wide aromatic complexity ranges from Granny Smith to lemon and honey. Dense and elegant, perfect as an aperitif.

\6,800Champagne AOCPinot Noir34%/Chardonnay33%/Pinot Meunier33% Alc.12.1% Dosage 6.1g/L

10871 Cordon Bleu Brut (375ml) NV Champagne AOC \3,600Pinot Noir50%/Pinot Meunier25%/Chardonnay25% Alc.12.1% Dosage 7.8g/L

10872 Cordon Bleu Brut (1500ml) NV Champagne AOC \13,600Pinot Noir50%/Pinot Meunier25%/Chardonnay25% Alc.12.1% Dosage 7.8g/L

10873 Cordon Bleu Brut (3000ml) NV Champagne AOC \38,800

Pinot Noir50%/Pinot Meunier25%/Chardonnay25% Alc.12.1% Dosage 6.1g/L

10876 Cordon Bleu Brut Rose NV As a first press wine, the Cordon Blue has 20% reserve wine from the previous two years added to the blend of Pinot Noir 60%, Pinot Meunier 20% and Chardonnay 20%. An intense nose, the first sip is fruity and persistent, offering both roundness and vivacity. Excellent as an aperitif.

\8,400Champagne AOCPinot Noir60%/Pinot Meunier20%/Chardonnay20% Alc.12.2% Dosage 7.8g/L

11161 Princes Extra Brut NV Pinot Noir 35%, Pinot Meunier 35%, Chardonnay 30%. Very fine fruit aromas and good freshness on the elegant and well-defined nose. On the palate it is fresh and elegant, very delicate, pure and salty, with a fine mousse and a long, tight and mineral finish. Robert Parker 93 points. (See page4 for more details.)

\12,000Champagne AOCPinot Noir35%/Chardonnay35%/Pinot Meunier30% Alc.12.2% Dosage 4.0g/L

10879 Princes Blanc de Blancs NV Made solely from carefully blended Premiers Crus and Grand Crus (Mesnil sur Oger, Trepail). Showing wonderful mineral notes, its freshness and elegance are underlined by subtle aromas of white flowers and citrus. The elegant bottle recalls the crystal flasks of European aristocracy.

\12,000Champagne AOCChardonnay100% Alc.12.5% Dosage 6.0g/L

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10878 Princes Blanc de Noirs NV Made predominantly from Montagne de Reims Premiers and Grand Crus, the blend is completed by a careful selection of parcels from Les Riceys. Displaying a beautiful balance of aromatic richness and freshness, it reveals captivating aromas of fresh red fruits and blackcurrant.

\12,000Champagne AOCPinot Noir100% Alc.12.2% Dosage 6.0g/L

10877 Princes Rose NV 100% Pinot Noir, a precise selection from the Petite and Grande Montagne de Reims adds minerality and rectitude, while fruit from Les Riceys adds richness. Citrus aromas paired with strawberry and gooseberry flavours make this a truly wonderful Champagne to accompany fine seafood. (See page4 for more details.)

\12,000Champagne AOCPinot Noir100% Alc.12.5% Dosage 6.0g/L

10881 Louis XV '08 From an exceptional vintage, the first Louis XV vintage made using malolactic fermentation. Intense aromas of almond and citrus with peppery notes and subtle minerality suggesting great complexity. The attack is powerful with exceptional freshness, beautiful tension, and a final note of salinity.

\45,000Champagne AOCChardonnay50%/Pinot Noir50% Alc.12.0% Dosage 6.0g/L

11160 Louis XV Rose '06 A beautiful pink colour with an orange touch. The delicate and fresh nose reveals red berries, leading to bright citrus fruits, cherry and strawberry notes on the palate.

\36,000Champagne AOCPinot Noir60%/Chardonnay40% Alc.12.2% Dosage 6.0g/L

11227 Extra Brut '85 A blend of Pinot Noir 60%, Pinot Meunier 20%, and Chardonnay 20%, this vintage Extra Brut showcases the elegance of the de Venoge maison style, with a superb balance between fruit and acidity endowing this vintage Champagne with elegance and finesse.

\50,000Champagne AOCPinot Noir60%/Pinot Meunier20%/Chardonnay20% Alc.12.4% Dosage 6.0g/L

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Wine Portfolio

Mouton Noir

Bella Vineyards

Macphile

Santa Cruz Mountains

Ryder Estate

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Amalaya

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New Arrivals 3

Recommendations 4

Our Feature Story : Part 16 Pizzini 6

Our Feature Story : Part 17 Curly Flat 8

Art Series Chardonnay & Cabernet Sauvignon - 10-year tasting ― Online tasting seminar with the winemaker 10

Leeuwin Estate Art Series Tasting Report by Motohiro Okoshi 11

Creating New Value in Wine at Village Cellars 12

Three Oaks Crushed Apple Cider, Smith Spring Water and Dreamtime Pass 13

Wine List by Grape Variety (Details on P.2) 14

Wine List by Winery (Details on P.2) 22

Wine Region Maps 61

Event Calendar 64

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