95+ Point Lineup 32.0
- Mixed
- Various
This is the summit, mofo. The ‘Best in Class’ of the wine world. Wines beloved by the experts and novices alike. The wines that turned even the haughtiest of critics into star-struck fanboys and girls who mysteriously ‘forget to spit it out’ during a high-brow tasting panel. The concept behind this pack is pretty simple; there’s only one condition to entry - a 95 point or higher award. The vast majority need not apply. We already separate the wheat from the chaff here at the ‘fo. This is the artisan stonebaked masterwork that results.
Each case contains TWO bottles of each of the following:
Red
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- Shiraz
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- Barossa Valley
- Shiraz
- Barossa Valley
Maverick Wines tends 75 acres of vineyards spread through the Barossa Valley and Eden Valley. Many are well over 100 years old with some dating back as far as the 1840s. Their winery is Certified Biodynamic, prioritising the longevity of the vineyards and the land over high yields. Dry farming plays a huge part in their grape growing as well, promoting incredible concentration of flavour. Everything is hand harvested and only their own fruit is used. This is quintessential dry-grown Barossa shiraz, dark and brooding in fruit profile, rich in tannin and spice, and carrying underlying secondary complexity with a smooth texture.
Red
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- Cabernet Franc
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- Coonawarra
- Cabernet Franc
- Coonawarra
Maybe we’re throwing a bit of a curve ball with a Coonawarra cab franc, but then again maybe it’s just right. Those knowledgeable in all things cabernet will know that cab franc is one of the major grapes blended with cab sav to make the great reds of Bordeaux. Then, factor in that the icons at Penley in Coonawarra have crafted it, and it doesn’t seem such a stretch after all. And the wine? Vibrant and juicy, spicy and floral. It’s ready to go now but still has some fine tannins to allow for a few years of ageing. We’re loving this wine and are confident you’ll be delighted with it as well.
Red
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- Merlot Blend
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- Bordeaux
- Merlot Blend
- Bordeaux
This is a powerful style of Bordeaux, that also retains elegance and finesse. On the palate you will find rich ripe plum, blackcurrant, ripe cherries, showcasing subtle cedar notes, with chalky tannin. We recommend settling in with some classic steak and frites, a bottle of this and your favourite movie. Voila! Match made in heaven.
Red
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- Pinot Noir
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- Adelaide Hills
- Pinot Noir
- Adelaide Hills
We’ve seen a couple of vintages of this delicious pinot from Tomich and are stoked to have it back. Tomich works across varieties and are loved for both their reds and whites. This is a young wine, but it is looking polished and together. It has the classic basket of fruit that is common to Hills pinot - light berries, ripe cherries and a hint of bubblegum even. Not as light as the Yarra and not as dark as Otago - it’s the mama bear of pinots and we think you’re going to like it.
Red
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- Shiraz
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- Coonawarra
- Shiraz
- Coonawarra
Before cabernet became the calling card for Coonawarra, shiraz was the most planted and revered variety in the region. That seems like ancient history, but this highly-rated gold medal winner from Reschke provides clear proof that shiraz still has its place amongst the upper echelon of Coonawarra reds. Medium in body, savoury and textured on the palate, and toeing that line between fruity and spicy. You’ll of course find some earthiness there as well. It wouldn’t be Coonawarra without it. So dig into a fresh take on the history of Coonawarra red wine.
Red
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- Cabernet Blend
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- McLaren Vale
- Cabernet Blend
- McLaren Vale
Take one portion cabernet and one portion tempranillo, blend them together, and bottle them up. Seems like an odd combo (or at least one you don’t see very often), but France and Spain do share a border. Bordeaux, the home of cabernet, isn’t too far from that border, and of course tempranillo is grown throughout Spain. So perhaps this blend was inevitable. Hastwell and Lightfoot have done the job of hitting the high notes for both grapes. Blackberry and cedar show off the cab side and allspice and leather show off the temp. All in all, this is a great example of creating something greater than the sum of its parts.