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It is a Riesling that speaks fluently of its origin, taut, mineral and deeply expressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"1307\"\u003eThe Polish Hill site was hand-selected and planted by Jeffrey Grosset in 1996 after extensive geological research. The vineyard’s shallow shales and fine silt sit above a crust of clay and gravel, which in turn rests upon a base of 500 million-year-old slate. The vines are close-planted and low-yielding, producing an average of only two bottles per vine. Three Riesling clones — two German and one rare local — contribute subtle layers of complexity. Each block is hand-tended to account for natural vigour variations, ensuring even ripening and precise flavour development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1818\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eWinemaking at Grosset is guided by restraint and clarity. The fruit is harvested by hand at peak ripeness, whole-bunch pressed and fermented cool with natural yeasts in stainless steel to preserve varietal character. The 2025 vintage reveals remarkable focus and purity, combining tightly wound citrus and mineral tones with understated power. Released in limited quantities, it represents the pinnacle of Australian Riesling, a wine built on discipline, transparency and an unwavering connection to the land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"500\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"24\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"881\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"1035\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"892\"\u003eNOSE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"895\"\u003e– Floral and mineral lift\u003cbr data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"923\"\u003eAromas of lemon blossom, kaffir lime, mandarin oil and crushed slate with delicate white rose and green apple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1227\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1047\"\u003ePALATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1050\"\u003e– Focused and vibrant\u003cbr data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1074\"\u003ePure lime juice intensity drives the palate, layered with citrus, white peach and subtle spice. 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A fine bottling … balances power and restraint.”\u003c\/em\u003e — James Suckling, 98 points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2065\" data-end=\"2370\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2065\" data-end=\"2314\"\u003e“The weight of the palate here feels special … it tastes of stones, bath salts, florals and citrus, a gunmetal aspect lurking within. 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The blend—Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec—shows poise rather than power, guided by the Middleton family’s unwavering pursuit of balance. After 22 months in French oak, with a restrained proportion of new barrels, the wine presents lifted aromatics, fine structure and an assured sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"893\"\u003eThe 2023 vintage followed a cooler pattern, producing fruit of purity and tension. Each component contributes to the blend’s layered complexity: Cabernet for drive, Merlot for plushness, Franc for fragrance, and the smaller varieties for shape and detail. 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The Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnay 2023 comes from one of Margaret River’s most revered producers, widely regarded for crafting some of the finest Chardonnay expressions in the country. Sourced primarily from the estate’s mature vineyards, the fruit benefits from a maritime climate that promotes slow ripening and exceptional flavour development. The 2023 vintage reflects a balanced growing season, allowing for both concentration and freshness to coexist seamlessly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, the wine shows remarkable clarity and structure, with layered fruit supported by finely integrated oak. There is an interplay of citrus, stone fruit, and subtle nutty complexity, all carried by a line of vibrant natural acidity. The texture is both creamy and precise, revealing depth without excess weight. A distinctive mineral thread runs through the palate, adding tension and length. Careful lees work and oak maturation contribute to the wine’s complexity while preserving its sense of purity. The finish is long, poised, and persistent, underscoring the wine’s age-worthiness. This is a Chardonnay that balances richness and restraint, making it equally suited to immediate enjoyment or extended cellaring. 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Drawn from ungrafted vines planted in 1912, this 100% Shiraz is grown under organic and biodynamic practices on deep red-brown clay loam soils. Matured for 20 months in French oak hogsheads, with a small proportion of new oak, the wine reflects both the longevity of site and the continuity of Henschke’s custodianship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"596\" data-end=\"1270\"\u003eDeep crimson with purple hues, the aromatics are detailed and expressive, revealing dark bramble fruits, black cherry and satsuma plum interwoven with sage, bay leaf, thyme, black pepper and cedar. The palate is rich and composed, unfolding black and blue fruits with anise, cocoa, dark spice and crushed herbs. Supple, velvety tannins carry through a balanced, persistent finish of notable length. The 2022 season, defined by a cool start, reduced yields and an extended ripening period, has delivered a wine of clarity and structure, aligned with the lineage of this historic vineyard and suited to long-term cellaring or serving alongside roast lamb or slow-braised beef.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1285\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOSE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Dark Fruits and Herbs\u003cbr\u003eBramble, black cherry and satsuma plum with sage, bay leaf, thyme, pepper and cedar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1438\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePALATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Rich and Concentrated\u003cbr\u003eBlack and blue fruits layered with anise, cocoa, dark spice and savoury herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1521\" data-end=\"1549\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFINISH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Long and Balanced\u003cbr\u003ePersistent length with fine tannins and integrated spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1473\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews \u0026amp; Accolades\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\"An elegant wine of great finesse and poise that captures in an instant the very essence of this great vineyard. The nose shows a more savoury black olive and sage bush character that is lifted with an edgy pepperiness with a hint of bay leaf. It’s bright, lively, with almost boundless energy. This is the modern Edelstone style in essence, captured magnificently. Has all the character with less opulence and more finesse. Love it. There is great brightness and energy with a luminosity that positively glows on the palate.” 98 points - Ray Jordan, Wine Pilot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1473\"\u003e“Equally impressive is the youthful vibrancy and freshness on show in this four-year-old shiraz with its high spice aromatics, florals and signature Mt. Edelstone herbals. Dark fruits, black cherry mingle with Aussie bush, earth, sage, bay leaf and floral violet top notes. Floating between the layers is a lively spiciness, rising as the wine crosses the palate. …Elegance is a given with Mt. 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An exceptional vintage indeed.” 98 points - Huon Hooke, The Real Review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1624\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiner Details\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eStyle – Red Wine\u003cbr data-start=\"1642\" data-end=\"1645\"\u003e Varietal – Shiraz\u003cbr data-start=\"1662\" data-end=\"1665\"\u003e Country – Australia\u003cbr data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"1687\"\u003e Region – Eden Valley\u003cbr data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1710\"\u003e Vintage – 2022\u003cbr data-start=\"1724\" data-end=\"1727\"\u003e Bottle Size – 750ml\u003cbr data-start=\"1746\" data-end=\"1749\"\u003e ABV – 14.5%\u003cbr data-start=\"1760\" data-end=\"1763\"\u003e Closure – Cork\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"2532\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Henschke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42738696257623,"sku":"HMTEDSH-22-70TH","price":299.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/9258\/3217\/files\/Henschke_Mount_Edelstone_Shiraz_2022_70th_Anniversary_Release_750ml.webp?v=1781610277"},{"product_id":"moss-wood-cabernet-sauvignon-2023","title":"Moss Wood Cabernet Sauvignon 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClassical structure and remarkable aromatic purity define the Moss Wood Cabernet Sauvignon 2023, one of Margaret River’s most iconic and collectible wines. Produced from the historic Moss Wood vineyard in the Wilyabrup subregion, this wine continues the estate’s long-standing reputation for crafting Cabernet Sauvignon of elegance, longevity and regional distinction. The 2023 vintage reflects the cooler and more measured conditions of the growing season, allowing the fruit to ripen gradually while preserving freshness, perfume and structural detail. Meticulous vineyard management and low-intervention winemaking ensure that the character of the site remains clearly expressed, with Cabernet Sauvignon supported by small portions of complementary Bordeaux varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass the wine is intensely perfumed and finely layered, revealing cassis, blackberry and dark plum aromas woven with cedar, tobacco leaf, bay leaf and subtle floral lift. The palate is medium to full-bodied with exceptional balance, combining concentrated black fruit with refined tannins and vibrant acidity. Careful maturation in French oak enhances the wine’s texture and complexity while maintaining the clarity and precision that define Moss Wood’s style. The 2023 release shows impressive restraint and composure in its youth, suggesting excellent ageing potential over the coming decades. Beneath the primary fruit lies a savoury mineral thread that adds sophistication and length to the finish. 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Named in honour of co-founder Diana Cullen, this flagship wine is sourced entirely from the historic Cullen Vineyard in Wilyabrup, where vines planted in 1971 thrive on ancient gravelly granite soils. The 2024 vintage reflects the estate’s unwavering commitment to biodynamic viticulture, precision farming and minimal intervention winemaking under the direction of Vanya Cullen. Hand-harvested across multiple vineyard passes, the fruit underwent extended skin contact before gentle basket pressing and maturation in a combination of biodynamic French oak barriques and puncheons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe final blend comprises predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon supported by smaller portions of Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Merlot, creating a wine of structure, perfume and layered complexity. The 2024 growing season delivered excellent concentration while preserving the natural freshness and energy that define the Diana Madeline style. Aromatically expressive and deeply composed, the wine reveals dark berry fruit, floral lift, graphite and finely integrated oak spice. The palate combines precision with power, framed by refined tannins and vibrant acidity that carry through an exceptionally long finish. While already captivating in its youth, the wine possesses the balance and pedigree to cellar gracefully for decades. 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The wine comes from the same site as the Sangreal Pinot Noir, a vineyard composed of red soil over limestone and planted in 1994. The limestone begins around 20 to 30 centimetres below the surface and extends into the root zone, contributing to the mineral structure that is central to the wine’s identity. The site is a very exposed north-facing slope, giving the fruit concentration while retaining the precision expected from the Moorabool Valley. The Chardonnay vines are planted to a mixture of Dijon clones and Penfolds 58, bringing both finesse and depth to the finished wine. The fruit is hand-picked and whole-bunch pressed in the winery, with all solids collected and chilled before transfer to barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermentation occurs naturally at cool temperatures over one to two months in French oak barrels, of which 30 per cent are new. 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RunRig is often compared with the fragrant, structured Syrah-based wines of Côte-Rôtie, while also carrying the richness and depth associated with powerful Barossa Shiraz. The 2023 vintage reflects a cooler, wetter and later growing season, with harvest taking place around a month later than usual for many vineyards. Torbreck notes that this season produced wines with bright colour, freshness, natural acidity and strong longevity potential. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe wine is produced from six distinguished old-vine Shiraz vineyards in the Barossa Valley, with some plantings exceeding 170 years of age. Each parcel is hand-harvested, destemmed and fermented separately in traditional open-top fermenters before being basket pressed. The wine is matured for approximately 30 months in a combination of new and seasoned French oak barriques. A small proportion of Viognier is blended prior to bottling to enhance aromatic lift and complexity. 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St Henri is a time-honoured alternative expression of Australian Shiraz and was conceived as an intriguing counterpoint to the more oak-driven style of Penfolds Grange. First commercially released from the 1957 vintage, it remains unusual among Australia’s most celebrated red wines because it does not rely on new oak. Instead, the wine is matured in large, seasoned oak vats that allow its fruit, tannins and regional character to develop with minimal overt oak influence. The 2023 release is made from Shiraz sourced across McLaren Vale, the Barossa Valley, Frankland River, Port Lincoln and Padthaway. The inclusion of Frankland River fruit from Western Australia demonstrates the value of Penfolds’ multi-regional blending philosophy during a particularly cool and challenging growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe season was influenced by cool and wet La Niña conditions, with above-average winter and early-spring rainfall providing substantial soil-moisture reserves. 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