Domaine Louis Boillot et Fils Pommard 1er Cru Fremiers 2015

Burghound 'Louis Boillot's views are consistent with those of his wife Ghislaine Barthod.... I would add only that Boillot noted that he began the harvest on the 2nd of September in Volnay. As the scores and commentaries confirm, Boillot did fabulously well in 2015, indeed I would go so far as to say that they are among the best wines that I have ever seen from him. Moreover Beaujolais lovers should not ignore those wines either as all three are … more

Country: France
Producer: Domaine Louis Boillot et Fils
Region: Burgundy
Sub Region: Côte de Beaune>Pommard

El Tequileño Tequila 1959 Gran Reserva Reposado 750ml

The home of El Tequileöo is the historic 'La Guarreöa" distillery located in the magical town of Tequila. El Tequilefio is exclusively made here and this has not changed since it was founded by Don Jorge Salles Cuervo in 1959. Oak Aged for three months in oak, this lighter bodied Reposado has peppery green olive notes.

Country: Mexico
Producer: El Tequileño

El Tequileño Tequila Cristalino 35% abv 750ml

Country: Mexico
Producer: El Tequileño

Famille Paquet Mâcon-Village Nos Cinq Terroir Chardonnay 2023

The Paquet family domaine was created in 1980 with transition in 2016 to the 3 sons who began conversion to organics. Macon makes some of the most approachable, delicious Burgundies that do not require too much patience to enjoy. Expect lively, vibrant flavours of grapefruit, honeysuckle, acacia & white roses work well with salty starters (nuts, olives) but goes equally well poultry & risotto for example - a perfect all-rounder.

Country: France
Producer: Famille Paquet
Region: Burgundy
Sub Region: Maconnais

Giant Steps Applejack Vineyard Chardonnay 2024

"Applejack vineyard was planted at Gladysdale by Ray Guerin in '97, and only 2ha of its 11ha are planted to chardonnay. Fermented and matured in both puncheons and ceramic eggs (30%). This is all about purity and precision with its aromas of white stone fruits, crushed rocks and a little white nougat. The palate is, as you'd expect, tightly coiled, waiting to unwind. Saline and long. Along with the Bastard Hill, this will need some time to become more open … more

Country: Australia
Producer: Giant Steps
Region: Victoria
Sub Region: Yarra Valley

Giant Steps Applejack Vineyard Pinot Noir 2024

"From the Applejack vineyard, planted on grey clay soils at 300m in Gladysdale in '97 by Ray Guerin. 40% whole bunches and 40% less wine in '24. Darkly fruited and more intense than the '23 with aromas of wild blackberry, raspberry, briar, and just a hint of sous bois. On the palate, this is as concentrated and mouth-filling as the bouquet suggests it will be, culminating with succulent, grippy tannins on the long, tapering finish. It's a touch more 'sauvage' … more

Country: Australia
Producer: Giant Steps
Region: Victoria
Sub Region: Yarra Valley

Giant Steps Bastard Hill Vineyard Chardonnay 2024

"Precise and mineral driven, with aromas of just-ripened orchard fruits, lemon zest and a touch of struck match. A slow but steady burn on the very persistent palate, culminating in a long, structured and saline finish. This will age slowly but surely over the next decade. There's only 200 dozen made in '24, illustrating the lengths that Giant Steps are taking to protect the brand." 97 points - Phillip Rich, Halliday Wine Companion

Country: Australia
Producer: Giant Steps
Region: Victoria
Sub Region: Yarra Valley

Giant Steps Bastard Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir 2024

"No whole bunches and only MV6 from a south-facing slope at 400m, which has worked well in this warm year. A touch closed, this didn't need too long to open up, revealing a complex array of aromas including pure red cherry, sarsaparilla and spices such as clove and cardamom. Tightly wound, this is driven as much by the wine's very bright acidity as its superfine tannins. Give this some air and drink now or watch it slowly unfurl over time." … more

Country: Australia
Producer: Giant Steps
Region: Victoria
Sub Region: Yarra Valley

Giant Steps Primavera Vineyard Pinot Noir 2024

"From Lou Primavera's '01-planted vineyard at 300m on red volcanic soils in Woori Yallock. 35% whole bunches. A bright crimson red. This always highly seductive and perfumed wine has aromas of raspberries, orange peel and cranberries as well as a little musk stick and rose bush. There's a gentle succulence on the palate that's nicely balanced by the wine's supple tannins and fine-boned acidity. Long, lovely, now and over the next six to eight years." 98 points - Phillip Rich, … more

Country: Australia
Producer: Giant Steps
Region: Victoria
Sub Region: Yarra Valley

Giant Steps Sexton Vineyard Chardonnay 2024

"A blend of Gingin and Bernard clones planted in '97 between 100 and 200m in Gruyere. 20% new oak and 10% mlf. Another salivating and seductive Sexton Chardonnay with its bouquet of stone fruits, preserved lemons, freshly ground coffee beans and roasted hazelnut. The beautifully balanced and tightly coiled palate is underpinned by its concentration and intensity. Finishes saline and extremely long. It's all here and needs another five to seven years, at least, to reach its zenith." 97 points … more

Country: Australia
Producer: Giant Steps
Region: Victoria
Sub Region: Yarra Valley

Giant Steps Sexton Vineyard Pinot Noir 2024

"From the Sexton vineyard in Gruyere planted in the late '90s. 100% destemmed. A deep crimson ruby. Aromas of ripe dark raspberries, blackcurrant pastilles (these were always my favourite) and even a little kirsch. A touch of rose bush. The palate is juicy and fleshy and the wine's ripe, plush tannins make this, along with the Primavera, the richest, meatiest and most immediate of the four single-vineyard pinots in '24. Having said this, you'd be happy if you found some … more

Country: Australia
Producer: Giant Steps
Region: Victoria
Sub Region: Yarra Valley

Giant Steps Tarraford Vineyard Chardonnay 2024

"Planted on a cool, south-facing slope in Tarrawarra. Whole-bunch pressed and barrel fermented in seasoned French puncheons and one ceramic egg. A vibrant green gold. Immediately appealing with its aromas of stone fruits, yellow apple, some lemon confiture and a touch of brine. Chalky textured, slippery and with a certain openness but finely detailed and structured too. Grapefruit pithy on the long, beautifully balanced finish." - Philip Rich. 97 points, July 2024

Country: Australia
Producer: Giant Steps
Region: Victoria
Sub Region: Yarra Valley

Inside Bordeaux 1st Edition by Jane Anson

"Few wine books can be described as category busters... that they rule a particular category, and can't be beaten... Now there's a fourth: Jane Anson's Inside Bordeaux." Jamie Goode, Wineanorak.com

Written by the author described by Decanter as "the world's most informed and accomplished expert on the wines of Bordeaux-bar none", Inside Bordeaux is a masterwork in scholarship.

Containing over 700 pages of in-depth writing, maps that are almost alarming in their detail, and incorporating newly commissioned and (literally) ground-breaking … more

JB Neufeld Yakima Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

JB Neufeld is a boutique winery located just west of Yakima, Washington in the small town of Wiley City. A labour of love founded by Justin Neufeld, a winemaker for Gilbert Cellars, it is named for himself, his wife Brooke, and his grandfather. The winery was founded as a way for Justin to experiment with different grapes from the Yakima region and explore the terroir of the region through the fruit. Justin says that this lets him maintain the “uniqueness … more

Country: USA
Producer: JB Neufeld
Region: Washington

Jim Barry Spring Farm Block 114 Riesling 2013

The Spring Farm block showed immediate promise for Riesling, with its windswept hills at high altitudes and tiny micro-climate pockets with bountiful sunshine to warm the cool slopes. Released after 10 years in the cellar, it's drinking beautifully now showing all the best characters of aged Aussie Riesling - candied lime peel, waxy lily petal florals, fresh sourdough & butter.

Country: Australia
Producer: Jim Barry
Region: South Australia
Sub Region: Clare Valley