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Yangarra Estate Vineyard
2020 King's Wood Shiraz
94 Points James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com

A juicy and savory red with white pepper, dried meat and dark fruits. Fresh and vivid. Medium to full body. Tensioned, tight and fresh finish. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold. Screw cap.

Yangarra Estate Vineyard
2015 Roux Beauté Roussanne
94 Points James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com

This feels so youthful and vibrant with aromas of chamomile, green apples, flint and pineapples. Medium-bodied, with beautiful minerality and freshness. Barely ageing. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold. Screw cap.

Yangarra Estate Vineyard
2020 Roux Beauté Roussanne
94 Points James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com

A lovely nose of lemon curd, chamomile and crushed thyme. Medium-bodied with silky texture. Bright acidity and fresh citrus fruit wash over the palate. Taut and crisp. Refreshing tannins at the finish. Tropical fruit such as pineapple. From organically grown grapes. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink now. Screw cap.

Yangarra Estate Vineyard
2021 Ovitelli Blanc
94 Points James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com

The aromas of honeydew melon and lemons are beautiful here, with a touch of floral from lilacs. Medium to full body with a creamy texture and a complex salty, white pepper and green mango after taste. Bitter lemon, too. Made in ceramic vessels. No wood. 73% grenache blanc and 27% roussane. Drink now. Screw cap.

Hickinbotham
2013 Brooks Road Shiraz
94 Points James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com

This has seductive aromas of plums, nutmeg, iodine and cocoa. Polished and delicious, with a medium to full body and firm, fine tannins. Polished and classy. Drink or hold. Screw cap.

Hickinbotham
2020 Brooks Road Shiraz
94 Points James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com

Aromas of crushed plums, blackberries, ground clove and grilled rosemary. Forest. Mushroom. Bark. Leafy. Full-bodied with slightly chewy tannins. Lovely density and concentration here with the fruit remaining fresh and succulent throughout. Subtle, but complex spice and herbs as well. Delicious. Best after 2025. Screw cap.

Giant Steps
2021 Wombat Creek Vineyard Chardonnay
94 Points James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com

A beautiful cool climate chardonnay with cooked apples, lemons and lime aromas and plenty of flint. Lovely marriage of creaminess and very elegant acidity. Long silky finish. Drink or hold. Screw cap.

Giant Steps
2021 Tarraford Vineyard Chardonnay
94 Points James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com

This Yarra Valley chardonnay marries creaminess and lemony freshness with a flinty tension giving it a wonderful energy on the focused full-bodied palate. Positive tannins anchor it at the long, positively dry finish. Drink or hold. Screw cap.

Yangarra Estate Vineyard
2010 Ironheart Shiraz
93 Points James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com

This has developed a savory nose of olives, smoked meat, white pepper, black fruit and dried herbs. It's silky and flavorful, with a medium body and excellent freshness. Lengthy and tasty finish. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink now or hold. Screw cap.

Yangarra Estate Vineyard
2013 Roux Beauté Roussanne
93 Points James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com

This is the first vintage of Roux Beauté. Complex nose of waxed lemons, dried flowers, beeswax and thyme. Textured and phenolic, with a medium to full body, waxy texture and vibrant acidity. Lots of energy and drive. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink now. Screw cap.

Yangarra Estate Vineyard
2020 Ovitelli Blanc
92 Points James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com

This is the first vintage of this white Rhone blend. Chamomile, beeswax, apricots, lemons and white grapefruits. Round and textured, with some phenolic tension. Full-bodied yet fresh and sleek. Hint of gingery spice at the end. 50% grenache blanc, 25% roussanne, 12% clairette, 9% piquepoul, 4% bourboulenc. 59% skin contact in amphora between 90 and 126 days. Drink now. Screw cap.

Yangarra Estate Vineyard
2022 Piquepoul
91 Points James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com

A crisp and fresh white with notes of sea shells, lemons, green apples and white grapefruits. Medium body with sharp acidity. Nicely textured with saline freshness. Bring on the oysters! From biodynamically grown grapes. Delicious now. Screw cap.

Siduri
2020 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley
Gus Clemens, Gus Clemens on Wine

Siduri Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2020 is a superb entry-level pour into the delicious world of Siduri pinot noir. Elegant, easy drinker, an ideal introduction to pinot. Lacks great complexity and depth, but still punches above its weight at its admirable QPR. You want more, Siduri can supply with its single-vineyard effort.

Arcanum
2016 Arcanum
Nick Breeze, Secret Sommelier

Herbaceous, bright fresh fruit, firm structure, youthful, interesting next to the others, more focused. The subconscious mind instinctively steers the conscious mind toward the next glass. Would love to taste it again as it matures.

Arcanum
2014 Arcanum
Nick Breeze, Secret Sommelier

Darker forest fruit, great intensity and silky but present structure. Long and enjoyable despite the challenges of the climate this year.

Arcanum
2012 Arcanum
Nick Breeze, Secret Sommelier

Youthful tannin, primary fruit - blueberry, mint, sage, a little fresh tobacco leaf coming through but distinctly young.

Arcanum
2018 Valadorna
Nick Breeze, Secret Sommelier

Bright open fruit, se flowers, cherry.
Smooth silky structure. Longer fruit.

Arcanum
2016 Valadorna
Nick Breeze, Secret Sommelier

Dark berries, cocoa, succulent tannin, fine, velvety. An elegant fine wine.

Arcanum
2013 Valadorna
Nick Breeze, Secret Sommelier

Rich purity of berry/cherry and sweet spices. Complex, juicy chewy tannin, again youthful.

Arcanum
2020 il Fauno di Arcanum
Nick Breeze, Secret Sommelier

Roses, herbaceous notes, darker fruits, cherry and damson. A little zing of freshness on the palate. Accessible and interesting.

Tenuta di Arceno
2012 Strada al Sasso Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
Nick Breeze, Secret Sommelier

Dark fruit, fruits of the forest, still youthful but complexing factors, coffee bean, savoury and retaining a bright/fresh finish. Deliciously more-ish.

Tenuta di Arceno
2019 Strada al Sasso Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
Nick Breeze, Secret Sommelier

Aromas of red fruit, violets, savoury component. Red juicy, fresh tannin, light footed-finish.

Tenuta di Arceno
2018 Chianti Classico Riserva
Nick Breeze, Secret Sommelier

Bigger fruit, hotter vintage wine, chewier, still powerful. Long.

Tenuta di Arceno
2019 Chianti Classico Riserva
Nick Breeze, Secret Sommelier

Deeper blackcurrant, blueberry, green pepper, aromas - juicy tannins, fresh finish, leaves me wanting.

Tenuta di Arceno
2020 Chianti Classico
Nick Breeze, Secret Sommelier

Young purple hue. Floral and red berry fruit perfume with some cacao and vanilla. Youthful juicy tannin, modern vibrant contemporary style.