Description
- 2022 Koehler-Ruprecht Kallstadter Kabinett Trocken Riesling
- 2019 De Iuliis Aged Semillon
- 2024 Patrick Sullivan Chardonnay
- 2024 Xavier Goodridge Pa Pa Pinot Noir
- 2023 Thierry Germain Cep by Cep Anjou Rouge
- 2023 Mercer Wines Shiraz Nouveau
2022 Koehler-Ruprecht Kallstadter Kabinett Trocken Riesling
Outstanding value premium Riesling from the Pfalz, from a cult producer renowned for making textured, slightly oxidative wines, with long ageing in oak.
This premium-grade fruit is picked by hand in five stages to attain perfect balance of both ripeness and steely acidity. The ferment is arrested just before the wine goes dry, which gives it a sweet, lime-and-honey-like character.
This long, slow, time to get to bottle is well worth it. This drinks like a dream.
2019 De Iuliis Aged Semillon
Since taking the reigns at his family winery, Mike De Iuliis has shaped a modern range of site-specific wines that represent the very best of the Hunter.
Hunter Valley Semillon is one of Australia’s most iconic wine styles, and the 2019 De Iuliis Aged Semillon is an excellent value example of why this wine style continues to captivate. Released after five years of careful cellaring, this wine showcases the magic that time brings to Hunter Semillon.
The 2019 Aged Semillon is sourced from the sandy creek flats of the Garden vineyard. It's a complex wine with delicate citrus notes, a soft, honeyed richness, and a bright acid core. The 2019 vintage produced low yields but exceptional quality, resulting in a wine that is golden and luscious yet still lively and fresh.
This Semillon is perfect to enjoy now, though it promises to evolve beautifully over the next decade.
96 points
"Ready to drink now with an engaging mix of freshness and aged characters. A lovely acid core defines the fruit flavours; however, the overall vibe of the wine is one of softness and delicacy. There are subtle smoky/nutty tones on the nose and palate with moderate length. Further cellaring is not required. Open and enjoy. Fabulous for the price."
- Jane Faulkner (Halliday Wine Companion)
2024 Patrick Sullivan Chardonnay
Patrick Sullivan is a name synonymous with exceptional Australian Chardonnay.
Here's a top-value way to sample his sensational stylings with this variety, with this very reasonably-priced entry-level Pat Sullivan wine!
This, only the third-ever release, continues to honour the volcanic soils of Southern Australia with a wine that strikes a lovely balance between richness, well-defined fruit, and distinctive soil-derived minerality.
The vineyards are nestled along Australia's unique limestone coast. This region is the world's third-largest volcanic plain, harbouring approximately 400 dormant volcanoes. Who knew?!
Pat's deep-rooted connection to this area, where he spent much of his childhood, fills him with tremendous enthusiasm as he offers this great modern representation of Australian Chardonnay.
92 points
"It feels familiar, a wine from the past, the affordable cellar dweller for the flavourtown chardonnay drinkers, and it’s great for that."
- Mike Bennie (The Wine Front)
2024 Xavier Goodridge Pa Pa Pinot Noir
Xavier Goodridge’s 2024 Pa Pa Pinot Noir is the kind of wine that just makes you smile. Sourced from Mount Gambier and Heywood in South West Victoria, this is Xavier’s original flagship wine—a joyous, no-fuss Pinot designed for pure enjoyment.
It's a playful Pinot with its bright ruby hue, inviting you in with aromas of cherry blossoms, rose petals, and hibiscus. The palate bursts with juicy cranberry and tart cherry flavours, touched by a hint of sweet kirsch and nervy acidity.
Fermented in stainless steel and aged in a mix of stainless and old barrels, this Pinot Noir keeps its focus on bright fruit and lively acidity. It’s light-bodied, with a savoury finish that makes it incredibly moreish. Chill it down and serve it on a warm day—it’s a Pinot meant to be enjoyed casually, at a picnic or around the dinner table.
This is a wine that’s all about easy, breezy drinking, with just enough complexity to keep you coming back for more.
2023 Thierry Germain Cep by Cep Anjou Rouge
This bright little Loire gem from Thierry Germain is a love letter to Cabernet Franc, distilled down to pure, juicy drinkability.
Hand-harvested from organic vineyards on gravelly shale soils, this Franc ticks all the boxes for purity and freshness. Raised in stainless steel with minimal intervention, the 2023 Cep by Cep is stripped down to the essentials with no sulphur added until bottling.
Crafted in the spirit of “early to the party,” this Anjou Rouge is all about immediacy and pleasure - think summer berries and woodsy herbs splashed with Loire Valley sunshine. With every sip, it practically dances across the palate: vibrant, alive, and polished with just enough tannic grip to keep you coming back for more.
For those looking to dabble in the Loire Valley or seasoned fans in search of a mid-week red with backbone, this is an affordable, authentic drop that’s ideal with everything from roast chicken to a charcuterie spread.
2023 Mercer Wines Shiraz Nouveau
If you're looking for a modern, vibrant Shiraz, here's your number.
Aaron Mercer sources fruit from the Hunter Valley for this one, and with minimal tinkering and no preservatives, he transforms it into a spicy, earthy, floral delight perfect to rip into right now. He keeps the focus on fruit purity, with red and purple fruits to the front and oak influence minimal.
The perfect red for any day or night of the week.
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| Price Bracket | $30 or Less |
| Size | 3 |
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