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The whites included in this elite showcase are diverse in style and grape varieties. Thistledown’s Cloud Cuckooland combines Fiano and Zibibbo (fun to say and sip), “Chill and drink with gusto! Is this not the best apero in the country?” (Halliday). But you might opt for the “taut, wonderfully aromatic single-site Clare Valley Riesling” or Heirloom’s tropical fruit laced Sauvignon (both have Gold and 96pts). There’s lovely, lemony Picquepoul from Coriole, “flavourful Chardonnay of considerable pedigree” from d’Arenberg, and the new vintage of Jim Barry’s unique and consistently delicious Assyrtiko. Distinguished, mature Shiraz comes in the form of Tahbilk’s “full and generous” 95pt Eric Purbrick 2017, and the intense, concentrated Patriarch 2016 from Mountadam’s High Eden vineyards. There is a succulent 93pt Sangiovese from Coriole and the “luscious, yet distinctly elegant” 95pt combo of Shiraz and Grenache from Dowie Doole. Elegant, sumptuous Château du Gazin is a Merlot-rich French beauty from Canon-Fronsac AOC, a tiny top-quality region from Bordeaux’s ‘Right Bank’, while Leconfield‘s 95pt Trophy-winner is a pure Merlot from Coonawarra. Both are exquisite with red meat dishes, especially lamb. We recommend decanting these last two. And if you order this dozen, you’ll not only save $207, but receive a decanter (worth $70) from Dartington Crystal, absolutely FREE!

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Château du Gazin 2018

Toasty, full-bodied Bordeaux with a rich black fruit core

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Normally $50.00 a bottle

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Red - Medium Bodied

Merlot

France

14.5% ABV

8.59 Units

750.00 ml

31 December, 2025

Wine Summary

Located on the famous Right Bank alongside Saint-Émilion and Pomerol stands Château du Gazin. Since 1532 the château has been producing wines, but a new chapter began when the Robert family, originally from Burgundy, acquired the estate almost 90 years ago. The vineyards were revitalised and since 2018 the estate has been converting their wines to organic. Château du Gazin is from vineyards in the Canon-Fronsac. The appellation lies upon clay-limestone soils, similar to those found in Saint-Émilion, and is known for its big full-bodied reds. This 2018 is mostly Merlot with red berry Cabernet Franc and juicy Malbec. It shows dark berry fruit with hints of mocha and smoky oak. A beautiful pairing alongside braised beef or cheese.

Coriole McLaren Vale Sangiovese 2022

The pioneers of Australian Sangiovese have delivered again...

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Normally $30.00 a bottle

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Red - Medium Bodied

Australia

14.0% ABV

8.3 Units

750.00 ml

31 December, 2027

Awards

Wine Summary

Coriole's 2022 vintage entices with sweet cherries, vanilla and thyme on the nose, leading to a palate infused with cherry and raspberry flavours. Beautifully balanced, with savoury notes emerging as you linger. Medium-bodied; fine but firm tannins give the palate great length. A Sangiovese to fall in love with, from some of the oldest Sangiovese vines in Australia. Mushroom risotto an obvious pairing. "Mid to deep ruby and offers up expressive aromas of cherry liqueur, soy sauce and roasted meats with genuine power and complexity. Italian styling with a structural style, al dente tannins adding upfront impact... 93pts" (Andrew Caillard MW, The Vintage Journal).

Mountadam Vineyards Patriarch High Eden Shiraz 2018

Flagship Shiraz using select parcels from Mountadam's high altitude vineyards.

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Mountadam Vineyards Patriarch High Eden Shiraz

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Red - Medium to Full Bodied

Shiraz

Australia

15.0% ABV

8.89 Units

750.00 ml

16 August, 2040

Awards

92 , James Halliday Wine Companion, 2021

Wine Summary

Sam Kim, Wine Orbit gives it 94pts "Wonderfully ripe and enticing, the wine shows blackberry, spicy oak, clove and rich floral aromas on the nose, followed by a concentrated palate that's juicy and refined. A gorgeously styled shiraz with seductive complexity, making it highly enjoyable." Tyson Stelzer approves of its "Spicy, ripe blueberry, blackberry and black plum" and gives it 92pts in the Halliday Wine Companion.

Gaelic Cemetery Celtic Farm Clare Valley Riesling 2022

"... an elegant expression of Clare Riesling at its best" (Winepilot)

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Normally $28.00 a bottle

Gaelic Cemetery Celtic Farm Clare Valley Riesling

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White - Dry

Riesling

Australia

11.5% ABV

6.81 Units

750.00 ml

31 December, 2029

Awards

92 , James Halliday Wine Companion, 2023

Wine Summary

The exceptional 96pt, Gold-winning Gaelic Cemetery Celtic Farm Riesling only just missed out on a Trophy at the 2022 Clare Valley Wine Show, taking home a Gold instead. It's been a competitive year for the region's Riesling with the quality hitting outstanding levels – which you can experience in the Celtic Farm. Ken Gargett of Winepilot describes it as "absolutely cracking Clare Valley Riesling... This has poise, focus, drive and perhaps most especially, balance and length. 96pts"

Leconfield Coonawarra Merlot 2021

Trophy-winning, 95pt "cracking" Coonawarra Merlot

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Normally $30.00 a bottle

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Red - Medium Bodied

Merlot

Australia

14.0% ABV

8.3 Units

750.00 ml

31 December, 2028

Awards

Trophy , Limestone Coast Wine Show, 2023

92 , WineFolio - David Walker Bell, 2024

Wine Summary

In 1974, Sydney Hamilton, who already had enjoyed a celebrated winemaking career, bought land in Coonawarra in order to produce classic Coonawarra Cabernet on the famed terra rossa soils here. He named his estate after an ancestor of his from England, Lord Leconfield, and did indeed build a huge reputation not only for his Cabernet Sauvignon, but Cabernet Franc and Merlot too. This outstanding 2021 release has won a Trophy, Gold and scores of 95 and 92. It's a delight. "Deep and bright red-purple colour, with a bouquet of humus and tobacco, a hint of green-olive, the palate full of sweet, ripe and quite luscious fruit, beautifully framed by fine tannins and impeccably balanced. Long carry; high cellaring potential. A cracking Merlot and great value for money" (Huon Hooke, The Real Review).

Heirloom Vineyards Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Finely balanced Double Gold, 96pt Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc from Elena Brooks

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Heirloom Vineyards Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc

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White - Dry

Sauvignon Blanc

Australia

12.0% ABV

7.11 Units

750.00 ml

31 December, 2025

Awards

Double Gold , Melbourne International Wine Show, 2022

96pts , Melbourne International Wine Show, 2022

Gold , Women's Wine & Spirits Awards, 2023

Silver , The Real Review Huon Hooke, 2023

Wine Summary

Yet another finely balanced – high scoring – Heirloom treasure meticulously crafted by leading light winemaker Elena Brooks (Halliday calls her “gifted” and we absolutely agree!). A lovely, bright, fruit-packed expression of Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc, best enjoyed with a seafood platter. Beautifully balanced by keen, razor-edge acidity. Bursting with flavours of passionfruit, apple and blackcurrant, lime zest and an overarching herbaceousness. As Huon Hooke writes for The Real Review, it boasts a "pale colour and an aroma of freshly cut radish. A sprinkle of talc, a dash of lemon. The wine is very light on the tongue, clean and crisp and fresh, and beautifully delicate. Very good current drinking... 90pts".

Thistledown Cloud Cuckoo Land Fiano Zibibbo 2022

Highly acclaimed (and rightly so) delicious blend of Italian grapes.

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Normally $24.00 a bottle

Thistledown Cloud Cuckoo Land Fiano Zibibbo

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White - Dry

Australia

13.0% ABV

7.7 Units

750.00 ml

31 December, 2025

Awards

Wine Summary

Thistledown was started by friends Giles Cooke and Fergal TynanIn, who had met when studying for the Masters of Wine exams. In their fun-loving 92pt Thistledown Cloud Cuckoo Land, Italian varietals from the Riverland come together in harmony. A vibrant, textural white with hints of almond blossom, quince and ripe pear, it's tangy, almost exotic, but pithy and delicious. It makes a great aperitif – Ned Goodwin MW in The Halliday Wine Companion asks if it might be "the best in the country?".

Dowie Doole DD McLaren Vale Shiraz Grenache 2017

Dowie Doole's "distinctly elegant" Shiraz Grenache blend boasts high scores and great value.

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Normally $30.00 a bottle

Dowie Doole DD McLaren Vale Shiraz Grenache

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Red - Medium to Full Bodied

Shiraz Based Blend

Australia

14.5% ABV

8.59 Units

750.00 ml

31 December, 2037

Awards

95 , James Halliday Wine Companion, 2020

Gold , James Halliday Wine Companion, 2021

Wine Summary

Dowie Doole was founded in 1995 by Drew Dowie and Norm Doole, and grew under winemaker and managing director Chris Thomas. The estate has vineyards in two of McLaren Vale’s most prized sub-regions Blewitt Springs and Tatachilla and produces very impressive reds. <br><br>"… luscious, yet distinctly elegant“ says James Halliday. "The wine is rich and velvet-smooth, with lovely graceful line and harmony. Seamless flow across the tongue. Raspberry, licorice and blacker fruits on the palate, the tannins completing the picture superbly with the right amount of grip, supple and gently caressing. Lovely wine to drink now" comments Huon Hooke in The Real Review. To 2037.

D’Arenberg The Dead Arm Shiraz 2018

One of the country's most iconic Shirazes, from d'Arenberg. 94pts.

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Normally $78.00 a bottle

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Red - Full Bodied

Australia

14.5% ABV

8.59 Units

750.00 ml

1 January, 2038

Awards

92 , James Halliday Wine Companion, 2022

Wine Summary

d'Arenberg's The Dead Arm is true powerful, concentrated, age-worthy iconic Shiraz from McLaren Vale."Deep, dark, concentrated red/purple colour. The bouquet is tarry, meaty, powerful and ironstone-earthy, preserved plum, too. The palate is gutsy and full-bodied, rich and dense, with thick mouth-coating tannins, concentrated flavour and long persistence. The astringency is supported by generous flavour and the wine has long-term potential. Right now, it needs either a hearty steak meal or putting away in the cellar. A real thumper" (Huon Hooke, The Real Review). "Bravo! Forceful…" adds Ned Goodwin MW in The Halliday Wine Companion.

D'Arenberg The Lucky Lizard Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2021

A crisp Chardonnay from the cool climate Adelaide Hills.

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D'Arenberg The Lucky Lizard Adelaide Hills Chardonnay

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White - Dry

Australia

12.5% ABV

7.41 Units

750.00 ml

1 January, 2035

Awards

90 , James Halliday Wine Companion, 2023

Wine Summary

Golden delight. A charmingly beautiful scent with peach, apricot, vanilla and white spices. Flavours of nectarine, apple, pear, citrus peel, white pepper and a touh of vanilla. A deft touch of old French oak adds extra complexity and a wonderfully rich and round mouthfeel. The name comes from the native Bearded Dragon lizards that often find their way into grapes destined for the winery, but fortunately are spared a terrible fate because of the gentleness of the grape crusher that allows them to scurry away to safety.

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Jim Barry Clare Valley Assyrtiko 2022

A triumphant vintage again for this fresh, distinctive Barry original.

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Normally $40.00 a bottle

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White - Dry

Australia

12.0% ABV

7.11 Units

750.00 ml

1 January, 2034

Awards

93pts , James Halliday Wine Companion, 2023

Wine Summary

In August 2006, while on holiday in Santorini, Greece with his wife Sue, Peter Barry tried his first glass of Assyrtiko. Fresh, crisp and delicious he knew this Greek variety would thrive back in Australia, where it was not only not grown, but totally unknown. He brought some back to the Clare Valley and in 2012 planted it “at our Lodge Hill Vineyard, a special and unique site treasured by my family and suited to this variety” Since its first vintage it’s won high points aplenty and rave reviews. Gabriella Poy in The Real Review writes of this 2022 vintage: “A refreshing mix of Vietnamese mint, lemon pith and lime leaves on the nose. The palate is taut and chiselled, packed with tangy herbal and citrus fruits. Its angularity is fleshed out in the right places, leaving a salivating tail of acidity to finish. This is a tangy assyrtiko with many facets. 92pts.”

Coriole McLaren Vale Piquepoul 2023

Delicate and lively 93pt McLaren Vale white from Australia’s first Piquepoul vineyard

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Normally $28.00 a bottle

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White - Dry

Australia

11.8% ABV

6.99 Units

750.00 ml

31 December, 2026

Awards

Wine Summary

Coriole was the first winery in Australia to grow Piquepoul, and this lovely, crunchy 2023 vintage is the ninth release. The nose is spritely and fresh showing fresh lemon, cypress and white nectarine. The palate is fine and long with fresh acidity providing drive and texture, flavours of citrus blossom, jasmine flower and wet stone. High 93pt scores from many of Australia’s leading wine critics. “So much crunch and brine, with green apple, lemon zest and some floral top notes. It’s very stony and dry, but delivers a good amount of flavour, and the finish has some raw almond and grapefruity bite. Delightful thirst slaking wine… 93pts” (Gary Walsh, The Wine Front).

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