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The Clairette is cropped from an elevated site in Rowland Flat on the eastern side of the Valley. This late-ripening grape with excellent acid retention provides additional freshness. Viognier and Vermentino contribute texture and luscious stone fruit aromatics.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003eAll parcels were hand-harvested and the bunches were chilled prior to crushing and maceration, which varied from two to 24 hours prior to pressing. All fermentations were wild in a combination of old French oak barriques, puncheons and stainless-steel. Approximately 20% of the blend underwent natural malolactic fermentation. 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As Justin Bubb states, “Most of the time I found that Nero d'Avola in Sicilia was made in this really ripe, high-octane style and the wines lacked freshness and punch.” Hence, Babo’s Nero is sourced from Sambuca di Sicilia, near Menfi, where the north facing, fossil-rich soils and cooling influence of both sea and nearby Lake Arancio, tend to produce a more subtle, spicy style of Nero d'Avola—without betraying the wine’s traditional Mediterranean generosity. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003ePicked around 12 Baumé, the fruit was de-stemmed (no crushing) with lots of whole berries remaining in the ferment. 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The Gould’s Rouge is a blend of Quindalup Shiraz (44%), Merlot (43%) and a smidge of Cabernet Sauvignon (13%), with less than 60ppm SO2 as the only addition. In the main, the fruit was drawn from 20+-year-old vines, all handpicked, foot crushed and wild-fermented in large open fermenters. 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This allows a nice, long ripening and wonderful aromatics for the white wines”. So it’s good news that Babo’s Pinot Grigio is sourced from this region—specifically from a 30-year-old site in San Martino al Tagliamento, near Pordenone. The vineyard sits at the base of the Alps and the soils are a mix of clay and alpine gravel from alluvial deposits. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003ePinot Grigio from Friuli generally has more fleshy layers than, say, those from Veneto and Trentino, a feature Justin Bubb underscores by allowing eight hours skin contact in the press. The fruit was de-stemmed, crushed, and sat in the press for about 24 hours prior to the start of pressing. 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Bottled without filtration, this would challenge many a top Italian example.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spinifex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43300361175278,"sku":"17987-750","price":17.94,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/7468\/3630\/files\/2a11bec3-3ffc-ec11-ab3d-024d026f405e_17987-750_b8cb7298-01a8-4e4c-b433-16c82d417176.png?v=1764120935"},{"product_id":"toolangi-chardonnay-2019","title":"Toolangi Vineyard Chardonnay 2019","description":"\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003eOnly the second vintage under Kaspar Hermann, 2019 provided Toolangi with wonderfully balanced Chardonnay fruit with concentration of flavour and exceptional natural acidity. The fruit was hand-harvested from Toolangi's 18-year-old plantings (on A, B and G Blocks), crushed and pressed with full solids straight to oak (10% new). No malo was allowed, and the wine spent ten months on lees in barrel before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003e\"18yo vines, clones I10V3 and Mendoza, hand-picked, crushed and pressed with juice solids to French puncheons (10% new), no mlf, 10 months on lees. 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Classic Vin de Soif Loire.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Salvard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43300380246254,"sku":"18185-750","price":17.96,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/7468\/3630\/products\/c61f429e-bff9-ec11-ab3d-0ac90280dbea_18185-750.png?v=1658786248"},{"product_id":"laughing-jack-jacks-semillon-2017","title":"Laughing Jack Jack's Semillon 2017","description":"\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003eWe’ve always a had a bit of a soft spot for Barossa Semillon. The potential is underrated we believe, so we’re pleased to welcome this wild-fermented Greenock Semillon to the portfolio. It’s cropped from a low-yielding, old vine vineyard located north of the township (planted in the 1960s). The clone (143) is both early ripening and low-cropping, producing just a small number of tiny bunches per vine. The grapes were hand-picked then whole-bunch pressed to stainless steel and one barrel for fermentation. It was kept on its post-ferment lees for an additional six months to build freshness and texture. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003eThe 2017 growing season was a cooler one and it has gifted a deliciously textural yet vibrant Semillon with pink grapefruit, candle wax and fresh-cut hay flavours, good acidity and a moreish, salivating close. Terrific value!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Laughing Jack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43300412752110,"sku":"18287-750","price":15.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/7468\/3630\/files\/655c36e4-f6f8-ec11-ab3d-0ac90280dbea_18287-750.png?v=1764136166"},{"product_id":"la-maldicion-vinos-de-madrid-tinto-de-valdilecha-2019","title":"Bodegas Cinco Léguas La Maldición Vinos de Madrid Tinto de Valdilecha 2019","description":"\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003eMarc Isart is one of the most thoughtful, knowledgeable and humble growers we know, and his humility is reflected in the pricing of his two Valdilecha wines. Isart is best known for his work at the outstanding Bernabeleva in the Gredos hills above Madrid, and his lo-fi, organic approach carries over to this tiny solo project: La Maldición. His small parcel of vines is located in the Arganda del Rey area (also within the Viños de Madrid DO). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003eNow labelled Tinto de Valdilecha (the wine was previously called Tinto Para Beber ‘a red to drink’), it’s a blend of 75% mature-vine Tempranillo (from Valdilecha at 780 metres) with the local white grape Malvar (from Belmonte at a similar altitude) making up the balance. The vines are all biodynamically reared and the grapes hand-harvested. 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This allows a nice, long ripening and wonderful aromatics for the white wines”. So it’s good news that Babo’s Pinot Grigio is sourced from this region—specifically from a 30-year-old site in San Martino al Tagliamento, near Pordenone. The vineyard sits at the base of the Alps and the soils are a mix of clay and alpine gravel from alluvial deposits. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003ePinot Grigio from Friuli generally has more fleshy layers than, say, those from Veneto and Trentino, a feature Justin Bubb underscores by allowing some skin contact in the press. The fruit was de-stemmed, crushed, and sat in the press for about 24 hours prior to the start of pressing. Ferment was then carried out in steel tank and the wine remained on lees for 20 weeks prior to bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Babo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43300461183214,"sku":"18423-750","price":16.87,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/7468\/3630\/files\/ee742ef7-fefc-ec11-ab3d-024d026f405e_18423-750.png?v=1764136127"},{"product_id":"mount-macleod-pinot-noir-2020","title":"Mount Macleod Pinot Noir 2020","description":"\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003eScrewcap. Cropped from dry-grown, organic vines on deep Gippsland ferresol soils. The fruit was fermented naturally then raised in a mixture of tank (with a long post-ferment maceration) and old wooden barrels that previously housed the Caledonia Australis Pinot. 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The vineyard—organic from inception and surrounded on three sides by a small forest planted by Mark Matthews many moons ago (with a little help from the Bibendum team!)—has three clones of Grüner covering just over three acres. The crop was wild-fermented and raised mainly in stainless steel, with one neutral barrel in the mix to add breadth and complexity. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mount Macleod","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43300473045230,"sku":"18532-750","price":15.75,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/7468\/3630\/products\/37ba30aa-05f9-ec11-ab3d-0ac90280dbea_18532-750.png?v=1658786282"},{"product_id":"blind-corner-blanc-2020","title":"Blind Corner Blanc 2020","description":"\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003eThis is Ben Gould's riff on the Margaret River Classic Dry White—but replace ‘classic’ with ‘delicious’ and you'll be closer. The blend this year is about 60\/40 Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin Blanc. Both parcels were drawn from blocks of established 20-plus-year-old, biodynamic vines at Quindalup, on sand and gravel over granite. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003eAfter hand-picking, each variety was naturally fermented in stainless steel, then blended and bottled without fining. There was a little skin contact and a touch of old oak, both adding interest and complexity. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blind Corner","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43300473471214,"sku":"18534-750","price":12.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/7468\/3630\/files\/d9acad07-29f8-ec11-ab3d-0ac90280dbea_18534-750.jpg?v=1764135357"},{"product_id":"murdoch-hill-rose-2020","title":"Murdoch Hill Rosé 2020","description":"\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003eThere's been a change-up this year, with a parcel of Lenswood Merlot entering the fray. 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It’s a vibrant, blackcurrant and violet-noted wine with a soft, smooth core (from the whole berry ferment) and some fine tannins to close. Matured in a combination of new, two and three year seasoned oak for 12 months.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Voyager Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43300601561326,"sku":"19055-750","price":17.74,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/7468\/3630\/files\/de7a94d8-28fd-ec11-ab3d-024d026f405e_19055-750.jpg?v=1764135320"},{"product_id":"voyager-estate-sauvignon-blanc-semillon-2020","title":"Voyager Estate Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2020","description":"\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003eDrawn from vines planted on Voyager’s gravelly loam soils, the Sauvignon (61%) brings fresh, crunchy drive with tropical aromas and flavours, while the Semillon (39%)—sourced from the North Block 10 vineyard planted in 1995—contributes pithy lemon notes, palate weight and structure. 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Both parcels were drawn from blocks of established 20-plus-year-old, biodynamic vines at Quindalup, on sand and gravel over granite. After hand-picking, each variety was naturally fermented in stainless steel, then blended and bottled without fining. There was a little skin contact and a touch of old oak, both adding interest and complexity. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blind Corner","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43301141709038,"sku":"19389-750","price":13.89,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/7468\/3630\/files\/1306055d-29f8-ec11-ab3d-024d026f405e_19389-750.jpg?v=1764135264"},{"product_id":"bondar-rose-2021","title":"Bondar Rosé 2021","description":"\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003e100% Grenache sourced from Bonar's own Rayner vineyard (30%) and two sources on the sandy soils of McLaren Flat. The three parcels were vinified separately then blended to create a wine that is fresh and pure, yet has a presence and interest behind it. Fruit from all blocks was grown using organic practices, with minimal chemical inputs. The Rayner fruit was fermented at warmer temperatures in old oak to build mouthfeel and give us more interesting, savoury flavours, while the remainder was fermented cooler with some solids in stainless steel, to preserve brightness and purity of fruit. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003eA pale, fleshy and deliciously red-fruited Rosé from a producer that can do no wrong. Perfect balance and some lovely complexity make this an exceptional buy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bondar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43301168316654,"sku":"19462-750","price":16.85,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/7468\/3630\/files\/43fab7ac-2ef8-ec11-ab3d-024d026f405e_19462-750.jpg?v=1764135253"},{"product_id":"voyager-estate-rose-2021","title":"Voyager Estate Rosé 2021","description":"\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003eHaving made the jump from Project release to bona-fide Estate wine, Voyager's rosé is produced from a blend of Shiraz, Tempranillo, Merlot and a splash of Viognier. The fruit for this release was predominantly sourced from several key vineyard blocks, including Tempranillo from our Cordis Block 3, Merlot from North Block 7 and Shiraz from Weightmans Block 3. A small portion of co-fermented Viognier is utilised for textural complexity. All of the vineyards are farmed organically, and planted on the classic gravelly soils for which the region is famous - producing balanced vines with moderate yields.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003eFruit was gently pressed to extract a free run component with minimal colour then fermented cool to help maintain aromatics. Some Viognier was co-fermented for textural complexity and lifted aromatics. It's vibrant and textural, with a beguiling touch of summer berry sweetness and a juicy, crisp finish. Brownie points for tasting more expensive than it is,\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Voyager Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43301222416622,"sku":"19543-750","price":12.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/7468\/3630\/products\/VoyagerRose.png?v=1663045425"},{"product_id":"kings-county-bottled-in-bond-bourbon-spring-2020-200ml","title":"Kings County Bottled in Bond Bourbon Spring 2020 200ml","description":"","brand":"Kings County","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43301232541934,"sku":"19552-200","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/7468\/3630\/files\/990567fe-5e18-ed11-ab3d-024d026f405e_19552-200.png?v=1764135842"},{"product_id":"kings-county-empire-rye-whiskey-200ml","title":"Kings County Empire Rye Whiskey 200ml","description":"","brand":"Kings County","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43301233852654,"sku":"19553-200","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/7468\/3630\/files\/471bfd45-5f18-ed11-ab3d-0ac90280dbea_19553-200.png?v=1764135838"},{"product_id":"voyager-estate-chenin-blanc-2021","title":"Voyager Estate Chenin Blanc 2021","description":"\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003eVoyager Estate has some of the oldest Chenin Blanc vines in Margaret River, with some of the vines planted as far back as 1978. The vineyard soils are mostly gravelly loams with a stony clay subsoil. With excellent drainage and good moisture-holding capacity, they produce fruit with exceptional balance. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003eChilled to 15 degrees, the fermentation was predominantly in stainless steel to retain varietal aromatics. After fermentation the wine was left on lees for six weeks with regular bâtonnage. 2021 was fine vintage at this address, and this perennial bargain is again hitting highs with its intensity and complexity. It's clean and lively with vibrant tropical fruits and citrus, that slip of sweetness and well-balanced natural acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Voyager Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43301344215278,"sku":"19674-750","price":14.19,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/7468\/3630\/files\/0f5894c2-27fd-ec11-ab3d-024d026f405e_19674-750.png?v=1764135768"},{"product_id":"murdoch-hill-rose-2021","title":"Murdoch Hill Rosé 2021","description":"\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003eFrom a cool, dry vintage that is already being hailed in some quarters as one of the best ever in the Adelaide Hills, this year’s rosé has a 50% component of Sangiovese, from Forreston at about 360m above sea level. Downer notes this particular clone is well-suited for rosé—fleshy, juicy and pale-coloured—and one he's always wanted to work with. The rest of the blend is made up of Merlot (25%) and a white miscellany for the balance. Half the pick was tank-fermented cool to enhance the pretty aromatics, while the other was fermented in foudre and barrels to bring texture and interest. The resulting wine is bone-dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Murdoch Hill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43301355782382,"sku":"19695-750","price":15.91,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/7468\/3630\/files\/d7da1131-09f9-ec11-ab3d-0ac90280dbea_19695-750.png?v=1764135761"},{"product_id":"spinifex-miette-shiraz-2019","title":"Spinifex Miette Shiraz 2019","description":"\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003eMiette is the French word for crumbs, and while this label started its life crafted from the (delicious) off-cuts that fell from Spinifex’s top table, today the wine is made from fruit sourced specifically for this wine. The core of the fruit came from six key vineyards in Ebenezer, Bethany, Tanunda and Moppa—serious Barossa terroirs that have delivered bold, honest and deep Shiraz flavours and structure. Schell has also blended in some wines from the higher country of the Barossa Ranges and Eden Valley to bring freshness. All of the grapes were hand-harvested and fermented wild with approximately 20% whole bunches. Aging was undertaken in a range of French oak vessels of 225 to 2,500 litres capacity, and some in steel. 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