Australia & NZ
These far-flung wine regions may be referred to ‘new’ when compared against the historic European wine regions, but they have a long winemaking history. Spared from Phylloxera, Australia in particular has world's highest concentration of venerable vines and legendary producers such as Penfolds, Henschke and Tyrell’s have been around for over 150 years. Though for many years piggybacking on Europe’s successes, branding their own wines as ‘Chablis’, ‘Hermitage’ etc., Australia now have created a real identity of their own, making inimitable styles like Coonawarra Cabernet or Hunter Valley Semillon.
New Zealand doesn’t quite have as an extensive history but has established itself in an astonishingly short amount of time as a reliable source of whistle clean, distinctive examples of varietals like Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc.
Australia & NZ
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(6x75cl) 2009Crafted in the Barossa Valley, the Rockford Basket Press Shiraz 2009 exemplifies Australia's quintessential wine-making prowess. Its grapes are harvested from old, dry-grown Barossa vineyards and, going beyond the norm, hand-picked by local growers. The heritage technique of basket pressing employed in producing this vintage is a painstaking Rockford tradition, yielding a refined intensity that distinguishes it from its contemporaries.
A favourable 2009 vintage lent it a profound depth and complexity, with a mature nose of plum, blackberry, and spice interlaced with hints of mocha and vanilla. Bedecked in brooding purple, this Shiraz stands out for its sensuous mouthfeel, presenting a symphony of dark fruit notes expertly balanced with nuances of oak and a delightfully long finish.
Aged to perfection, this liquid treasure by Rockford, an iconic boutique winery, encapsulates their commitment to maintaining the integrity of regional and varietal characters. A treat for the discerning oenophile, the Rockford Basket Press Shiraz 2009 is a delectable testament to traditional winemaking at its finest.
Inc. GSTSG$1,536.25 -
Vinous (95)
Opaque violet. Intense, perfumed kirsch, blackberry, violet, incense and baking spice scents, along with savory hints of olive paste and botanical herbs. Shows impressive depth as well as energy to the appealingly sweet red and dark fruit preserve, fig paste and licorice flavors. Hefty but shows unlikely finesse as well, finishing impressively long and smoky, with the floral and spice notes repeating. Raised in used French and American oak hogsheads.Inc. GSTSG$1,367.57 -
Delighting the palate with elegance and class, the Rockford Rifle Range Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 exudes craftsmanship only found in esteemed Australian wineries. This superb wine is meticulously produced in the Barossa Valley, an internationally recognised region celebrated for creating exquisite Cabernet Sauvignon. Rockford, the producer, is renowned for preserving traditional winemaking methods, established over generations.
The 2019 vintage is a masterful blend of intensity and refinement. Its captivating bouquet carries the alluring scent of blackberries, complemented by a delicate hint of forest floor. The palate is rewarded with a rich, complex array of ripe fruit flavours, underscored with subtle oak. A meticulous balance of tannins ushers in a persistent finish, meriting the expert craftsmanship that defines Rockford wines.
For connoisseurs in search of genuine quality and authenticity, look no further than the Rockford Rifle Range Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, a tribute to the timeless art of winemaking.
Inc. GSTSG$165.57 -
The Rockford Rod & Spur Shiraz Cabernet 2019 is an exquisite blend, hailing from the esteemed Rockford winery nestled in South Australia's iconic Barossa Valley. This remarkable wine showcases the perfect marriage of Shiraz's hearty spice with the strength and structure of Cabernet Sauvignon. Produced through traditional basket pressing, the Rockford Rod & Spur Shiraz Cabernet 2019 highlights the winemakers' commitment to preserving artisan winemaking methods. Its luscious palate exhibits abundant ripe blackcurrant, plum, and hints of chocolate with an elegantly spiced finish, revealing layer after layer of intense, complex flavours. Rockford’s dedication to quality and respect for time-honoured techniques results in an exemplary wine, reflective of its authentic Barossa roots – making the Rockford Rod & Spur Shiraz Cabernet 2019 a must-have for any serious collector or those seeking the decadent indulgence of a truly premium South Australian wine.
Inc. GSTSG$168.84 -
Wine Advocate (93)
The 2005 Heinrich, a blend of Grenache, Mourvedre, and Shiraz (15%, 30%, and 55% respectively), reveals a dark purple hue along with a sweet perfume of crushed rocks, blueberries, creme de cassis, creosote, vanilla, and spice. It is a full, earthy effort to consume over the next 7-8 years.Inc. GSTSG$200.34 -
(12x75cl) 2005Wine Advocate (96)
The 2005 Shiraz “Heysen” is a blend of three vineyards. It was aged in 40% new French oak, 20% new American oak, and the balance neutral French. The nose reveals wood smoke, toast, game, bacon, blueberry, and blackberry. This leads to an opulent, complex, and intensely flavored wine which merits 6-8 years in the cellar. This lengthy wine will drink well through 2025.Inc. GSTSG$947.94 -
James Suckling (95)
This has very attractive, ripe-blackberry and dark-plum aromas with blueberry and earthy, spicy notes, too. There’s composure and concentration on the palate, showing very even-paced tannin and fruit. Full-bodied, yet balanced. Long, blackberry and blueberry flavors. The tannins hold long and smooth. Drink or hold. Screw cap.Inc. GSTSG$398.33 -
(12x75cl) 2020Inc. GSTSG$834.72 -
Halliday Wine Companion (96)
A beautiful grenache, clarity its watchword: colour, aroma, varietal expression and aftertaste. Perfumed red berries of every description flow through the light to medium-bodied palate where pomegranate is foremost in shaping mouthfeel and flavour. Irresistible now or in 10 years hence.Inc. GSTSG$437.55 -
(6x75cl) 2021James Suckling (99)
A gloriously detailed, focused and concentrated rendition of grenache, this has a punchy and energetically youthful stance. The nose has such fresh and vivid raspberries and boysenberries, together with some red plums, floral bursts and a gently sappy edge. Such pure fruit here. The palate has a smooth outer layer that glazes compact, fine and layered tannins seamlessly. Super-fresh finish with bright acidity. The fruit power here is supercharged. Drink or hold. Screw cap.Inc. GSTSG$412.50 -
Vinous (96)
This young and energetic 2022 Grenache Old McDonald offers an intense core of slate and blackberry with touches of charcuterie and mixed spices providing a strong Rhône feel. It has great tannins with rusty/rocky flavors. The fruit is still tightly bound, but it has impressive power, integrity and length to seriously deliver over the coming years.Inc. GSTSG$395.02 -
Halliday Wine Companion (99)
A block regenerated by the Pannells since they purchased it in '12, it produces small berries in small bunches of intensely flavoured grapes. Hand-picked, 10 days on skins, pressed to French puncheons for 19 months maturation. It is the only unblended wine so far made and sold under the Koomilya banner, 4560 bottles made. It is a wine of beauty, with effortless poise and flawless fruit that is medium to full-bodied at most. How long will it live? Try 40 years.Inc. GSTSG$996.74 -
(6x75cl) 2022Inc. GSTSG$510.56 -
(6x75cl) 2021Vinous (94)
This single vineyard 2021 Shiraz Koomilya DC Block is stylish and beautifully composed, with genuine elegance and finesse. It radiates with youthful, energetic aromas of dark cherry and licorice with touches of new leather—all well-integrated with fine French oak. The balance here is the key between ripe, compact flavors, acidity and firm yet fine tannins, which provide a seamless, engaging and complex experience and the best from Koomilya in 2021.Inc. GSTSG$670.79 -
James Suckling (97)
An outstanding grenache from old bush vines in the Smart Vineyard, perched up on the Clarendon ridge line. This has an edge of white pepper and pomegranate with notes of bright raspberries and fresh leaves. This wine fuses elegance and power with a sleekly defined palate that carries real intensity in 2018. The structure is keenly tailored. Long and taut, red-fruit finish. Drink or hold. Screw cap.Inc. GSTSG$390.68 -
(6x75cl) 2021Inc. GSTSG$670.79 -
(6x75cl) 2021Inc. GSTSG$711.12 -
Inc. GSTSG$881.93 -
James Suckling (98)
The nose is incredibly perfumed and linear, with a freshness that has a lingering power and a brooding nature that will open up in years to come. Aromas of mulberries, graphite, iodine, wild blackberries and dried herbs. The palate is medium- to full-bodied with seamless tannins and bright acidity, giving notes of Damson plums, mocha, tobacco leaves, sandalwood, bark and graphite. Exceptionally balanced. Drink or hold.Inc. GSTSG$950.60 -
(3x75cl) 2022Inc. GSTSG$736.95 -
Halliday Wine Companion (98)
Fraser McKinley has nailed the cooler 2023 vintage with his Hoffmann Dallwitz release. It's essential; as in it presents itself as a pure essence of northern Barossa syrah with the characteristic Ebenezer compression and a sense of detail that only comes with an obsession for site expression and the craft of gentle winemaking. It's concentrated and presents with impressive fruit density, but there's a beautiful energy and freshness to its form. As always, the fruit is pure and perfectly poised; black cherry, blackberry, boysenberry and blue fruits. The cut of spice is deep and exotic, floral flecks and raspberry pip lift, a glimpse of dried herbs, dried meats and violets in the rear-view mirror with an earthen overtone with compact, powdery tannins as the wine fades out. Superb.Inc. GSTSG$867.11 -
Inc. GSTSG$466.24 -
Little Wine #11 NV is an assemblage of seven vintages (2015 – 2021) from six treasured plots. The oldest vines used in this wine were planted prior to 1912. Another low-yielding masterpiece, only 6,427 bottles were filled and released.Inc. GSTSG$496.95 -
(1x300cl) 2006Halliday Wine Companion (96)
Deep red, some crimson; medium- to full-bodied, and particularly intense; perfectly ripened fruit gives blackberry and bitter chocolate flavours without a scintilla of overripe/dead fruit characters; great length.Inc. GSTSG$591.09 -
Halliday Wine Companion (94)
Deep and bright colour; a classy medium-bodied shiraz, with a seductive array of blackberry and plum fruit supported by fine, ripe tannins and well integrated; very high quality cork, perfectly inserted.Inc. GSTSG$167.64 -
Halliday Wine Companion (90)
Super-ripe fruit, yet vibrant, with plenty of richness across the palate.Inc. GSTSG$806.38 -
Decanter (95)
Seifried was established in Nelson in 1973 by Austrian-born Hermann Seifriedand his New Zealand wife Agnes, and their Aotea series represents specially selected, single- vineyard wines. The fruit for the 2020 Sauvignon Blanc comes from the stony, free-draining soils of the Brightwater Vineyard, just 15km from the coast. It was de-stemmed and pressed immediately after harvest, before undergoing cool fermentation in stainless steel.
Roger Jones: Savoury, with herbaceous notes and textured spice. Some age coming through to give it legs. Clean and focused, this will impress people, especially when served with food.
Melanie Brown: Tropical hints on the nose, with subtle floral nuances flowing across the palate. Poised and elegant, with fresh and lively acidity that feels balanced.
Rebecca Palmer: This has a light, delicate aromatic profile with some lime/lime leaf characters. Drink 2022-2025 Alc 13%Inc. GSTSG$221.79 -
(1x75cl) 2010Vinous (92)
(like all of the Seresin pinots, this was fermented with wild yeasts; 17 months in French oak): Good full, deep red. Sexy nose offers subtle scents of raspberry, mocha and earth. Broad, deep and sweet, showing a slightly decadent quality but good energy to the fresh raspberry, spice and earth flavors. The biggest and silkiest of this set of pinot releases, offering a lovely Burgundian combination of earthy complexity and primary red berry character. Finishes long, sweet and delineated, with a suave dusting of tannins, tangy spices and a hint of minerality.Inc. GSTSG$152.49 -
Bob Campbell MW (97)
Seresin’s flagship pinot noir deserves its exalted status. It offers a seductive sweet and silken first impression revealing a structure of ripe, sappy tannins on its lingering finish. Layers of ripe fruit interspersed with subtle floral and herb characters demonstrate real complexity. Approachable now, this wine deserves at least another 4-5 years careful cellaring to reveal its true colours. 2/3/2017 Drink 2017 to 2024Inc. GSTSG$178.66 -
(6x75cl) 2013Bob Campbell MW (97)
Seresin’s flagship pinot noir deserves its exalted status. It offers a seductive sweet and silken first impression revealing a structure of ripe, sappy tannins on its lingering finish. Layers of ripe fruit interspersed with subtle floral and herb characters demonstrate real complexity. Approachable now, this wine deserves at least another 4-5 years careful cellaring to reveal its true colours. 2/3/2017 Drink 2017 to 2024Inc. GSTSG$720.99
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(6x75cl) 2009
Crafted in the Barossa Valley, the Rockford Basket Press Shiraz 2009 exemplifies Australia's quintessential wine-making prowess. Its grapes are harvested from old, dry-grown Barossa vineyards and, going beyond the norm, hand-picked by local growers. The heritage technique of basket pressing employed in producing this vintage is a painstaking Rockford tradition, yielding a refined intensity that distinguishes it from its contemporaries.
A favourable 2009 vintage lent it a profound depth and complexity, with a mature nose of plum, blackberry, and spice interlaced with hints of mocha and vanilla. Bedecked in brooding purple, this Shiraz stands out for its sensuous mouthfeel, presenting a symphony of dark fruit notes expertly balanced with nuances of oak and a delightfully long finish.
Aged to perfection, this liquid treasure by Rockford, an iconic boutique winery, encapsulates their commitment to maintaining the integrity of regional and varietal characters. A treat for the discerning oenophile, the Rockford Basket Press Shiraz 2009 is a delectable testament to traditional winemaking at its finest.
In BondSG$1,350.00 -
Vinous (95)
Opaque violet. Intense, perfumed kirsch, blackberry, violet, incense and baking spice scents, along with savory hints of olive paste and botanical herbs. Shows impressive depth as well as energy to the appealingly sweet red and dark fruit preserve, fig paste and licorice flavors. Hefty but shows unlikely finesse as well, finishing impressively long and smoky, with the floral and spice notes repeating. Raised in used French and American oak hogsheads.In BondSG$1,200.00 -
Delighting the palate with elegance and class, the Rockford Rifle Range Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 exudes craftsmanship only found in esteemed Australian wineries. This superb wine is meticulously produced in the Barossa Valley, an internationally recognised region celebrated for creating exquisite Cabernet Sauvignon. Rockford, the producer, is renowned for preserving traditional winemaking methods, established over generations.
The 2019 vintage is a masterful blend of intensity and refinement. Its captivating bouquet carries the alluring scent of blackberries, complemented by a delicate hint of forest floor. The palate is rewarded with a rich, complex array of ripe fruit flavours, underscored with subtle oak. A meticulous balance of tannins ushers in a persistent finish, meriting the expert craftsmanship that defines Rockford wines.
For connoisseurs in search of genuine quality and authenticity, look no further than the Rockford Rifle Range Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, a tribute to the timeless art of winemaking.
In BondSG$142.00 -
The Rockford Rod & Spur Shiraz Cabernet 2019 is an exquisite blend, hailing from the esteemed Rockford winery nestled in South Australia's iconic Barossa Valley. This remarkable wine showcases the perfect marriage of Shiraz's hearty spice with the strength and structure of Cabernet Sauvignon. Produced through traditional basket pressing, the Rockford Rod & Spur Shiraz Cabernet 2019 highlights the winemakers' commitment to preserving artisan winemaking methods. Its luscious palate exhibits abundant ripe blackcurrant, plum, and hints of chocolate with an elegantly spiced finish, revealing layer after layer of intense, complex flavours. Rockford’s dedication to quality and respect for time-honoured techniques results in an exemplary wine, reflective of its authentic Barossa roots – making the Rockford Rod & Spur Shiraz Cabernet 2019 a must-have for any serious collector or those seeking the decadent indulgence of a truly premium South Australian wine.
In BondSG$145.00 -
Wine Advocate (93)
The 2005 Heinrich, a blend of Grenache, Mourvedre, and Shiraz (15%, 30%, and 55% respectively), reveals a dark purple hue along with a sweet perfume of crushed rocks, blueberries, creme de cassis, creosote, vanilla, and spice. It is a full, earthy effort to consume over the next 7-8 years.In BondSG$164.00 -
(12x75cl) 2005
Wine Advocate (96)
The 2005 Shiraz “Heysen” is a blend of three vineyards. It was aged in 40% new French oak, 20% new American oak, and the balance neutral French. The nose reveals wood smoke, toast, game, bacon, blueberry, and blackberry. This leads to an opulent, complex, and intensely flavored wine which merits 6-8 years in the cellar. This lengthy wine will drink well through 2025.In BondSG$758.00 -
James Suckling (95)
This has very attractive, ripe-blackberry and dark-plum aromas with blueberry and earthy, spicy notes, too. There’s composure and concentration on the palate, showing very even-paced tannin and fruit. Full-bodied, yet balanced. Long, blackberry and blueberry flavors. The tannins hold long and smooth. Drink or hold. Screw cap.In BondSG$310.00 -
(12x75cl) 2020In BondSG$647.00
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Halliday Wine Companion (96)
A beautiful grenache, clarity its watchword: colour, aroma, varietal expression and aftertaste. Perfumed red berries of every description flow through the light to medium-bodied palate where pomegranate is foremost in shaping mouthfeel and flavour. Irresistible now or in 10 years hence.In BondSG$344.00 -
(6x75cl) 2021
James Suckling (99)
A gloriously detailed, focused and concentrated rendition of grenache, this has a punchy and energetically youthful stance. The nose has such fresh and vivid raspberries and boysenberries, together with some red plums, floral bursts and a gently sappy edge. Such pure fruit here. The palate has a smooth outer layer that glazes compact, fine and layered tannins seamlessly. Super-fresh finish with bright acidity. The fruit power here is supercharged. Drink or hold. Screw cap.In BondSG$323.00 -
Vinous (96)
This young and energetic 2022 Grenache Old McDonald offers an intense core of slate and blackberry with touches of charcuterie and mixed spices providing a strong Rhône feel. It has great tannins with rusty/rocky flavors. The fruit is still tightly bound, but it has impressive power, integrity and length to seriously deliver over the coming years.In BondSG$303.00 -
Halliday Wine Companion (99)
A block regenerated by the Pannells since they purchased it in '12, it produces small berries in small bunches of intensely flavoured grapes. Hand-picked, 10 days on skins, pressed to French puncheons for 19 months maturation. It is the only unblended wine so far made and sold under the Koomilya banner, 4560 bottles made. It is a wine of beauty, with effortless poise and flawless fruit that is medium to full-bodied at most. How long will it live? Try 40 years.In BondSG$859.00 -
(6x75cl) 2022In BondSG$409.00
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(6x75cl) 2021
Vinous (94)
This single vineyard 2021 Shiraz Koomilya DC Block is stylish and beautifully composed, with genuine elegance and finesse. It radiates with youthful, energetic aromas of dark cherry and licorice with touches of new leather—all well-integrated with fine French oak. The balance here is the key between ripe, compact flavors, acidity and firm yet fine tannins, which provide a seamless, engaging and complex experience and the best from Koomilya in 2021.In BondSG$556.00 -
James Suckling (97)
An outstanding grenache from old bush vines in the Smart Vineyard, perched up on the Clarendon ridge line. This has an edge of white pepper and pomegranate with notes of bright raspberries and fresh leaves. This wine fuses elegance and power with a sleekly defined palate that carries real intensity in 2018. The structure is keenly tailored. Long and taut, red-fruit finish. Drink or hold. Screw cap.In BondSG$301.00 -
(6x75cl) 2021In BondSG$556.00
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(6x75cl) 2021In BondSG$593.00
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In BondSG$780.00
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James Suckling (98)
The nose is incredibly perfumed and linear, with a freshness that has a lingering power and a brooding nature that will open up in years to come. Aromas of mulberries, graphite, iodine, wild blackberries and dried herbs. The palate is medium- to full-bodied with seamless tannins and bright acidity, giving notes of Damson plums, mocha, tobacco leaves, sandalwood, bark and graphite. Exceptionally balanced. Drink or hold.In BondSG$843.00 -
(3x75cl) 2022In BondSG$646.00
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Halliday Wine Companion (98)
Fraser McKinley has nailed the cooler 2023 vintage with his Hoffmann Dallwitz release. It's essential; as in it presents itself as a pure essence of northern Barossa syrah with the characteristic Ebenezer compression and a sense of detail that only comes with an obsession for site expression and the craft of gentle winemaking. It's concentrated and presents with impressive fruit density, but there's a beautiful energy and freshness to its form. As always, the fruit is pure and perfectly poised; black cherry, blackberry, boysenberry and blue fruits. The cut of spice is deep and exotic, floral flecks and raspberry pip lift, a glimpse of dried herbs, dried meats and violets in the rear-view mirror with an earthen overtone with compact, powdery tannins as the wine fades out. Superb.In BondSG$767.00 -
In BondSG$402.00
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Little Wine #11 NV is an assemblage of seven vintages (2015 – 2021) from six treasured plots. The oldest vines used in this wine were planted prior to 1912. Another low-yielding masterpiece, only 6,427 bottles were filled and released.In BondSG$428.00
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(1x300cl) 2006
Halliday Wine Companion (96)
Deep red, some crimson; medium- to full-bodied, and particularly intense; perfectly ripened fruit gives blackberry and bitter chocolate flavours without a scintilla of overripe/dead fruit characters; great length.In BondSG$504.00 -
Halliday Wine Companion (94)
Deep and bright colour; a classy medium-bodied shiraz, with a seductive array of blackberry and plum fruit supported by fine, ripe tannins and well integrated; very high quality cork, perfectly inserted.In BondSG$134.00 -
Halliday Wine Companion (90)
Super-ripe fruit, yet vibrant, with plenty of richness across the palate.In BondSG$621.00 -
Decanter (95)
Seifried was established in Nelson in 1973 by Austrian-born Hermann Seifriedand his New Zealand wife Agnes, and their Aotea series represents specially selected, single- vineyard wines. The fruit for the 2020 Sauvignon Blanc comes from the stony, free-draining soils of the Brightwater Vineyard, just 15km from the coast. It was de-stemmed and pressed immediately after harvest, before undergoing cool fermentation in stainless steel.
Roger Jones: Savoury, with herbaceous notes and textured spice. Some age coming through to give it legs. Clean and focused, this will impress people, especially when served with food.
Melanie Brown: Tropical hints on the nose, with subtle floral nuances flowing across the palate. Poised and elegant, with fresh and lively acidity that feels balanced.
Rebecca Palmer: This has a light, delicate aromatic profile with some lime/lime leaf characters. Drink 2022-2025 Alc 13%In BondSG$152.00 -
(1x75cl) 2010
Vinous (92)
(like all of the Seresin pinots, this was fermented with wild yeasts; 17 months in French oak): Good full, deep red. Sexy nose offers subtle scents of raspberry, mocha and earth. Broad, deep and sweet, showing a slightly decadent quality but good energy to the fresh raspberry, spice and earth flavors. The biggest and silkiest of this set of pinot releases, offering a lovely Burgundian combination of earthy complexity and primary red berry character. Finishes long, sweet and delineated, with a suave dusting of tannins, tangy spices and a hint of minerality.In BondSG$130.00 -
Bob Campbell MW (97)
Seresin’s flagship pinot noir deserves its exalted status. It offers a seductive sweet and silken first impression revealing a structure of ripe, sappy tannins on its lingering finish. Layers of ripe fruit interspersed with subtle floral and herb characters demonstrate real complexity. Approachable now, this wine deserves at least another 4-5 years careful cellaring to reveal its true colours. 2/3/2017 Drink 2017 to 2024In BondSG$155.00 -
(6x75cl) 2013
Bob Campbell MW (97)
Seresin’s flagship pinot noir deserves its exalted status. It offers a seductive sweet and silken first impression revealing a structure of ripe, sappy tannins on its lingering finish. Layers of ripe fruit interspersed with subtle floral and herb characters demonstrate real complexity. Approachable now, this wine deserves at least another 4-5 years careful cellaring to reveal its true colours. 2/3/2017 Drink 2017 to 2024In BondSG$608.00
