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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Central Otago | 8 | - |
Inc. TAX
€607.72 |
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Central Otago | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€717.86 |
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Central Otago | 2 | - |
Inc. TAX
€672.52 |
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Central Otago | 8 | - |
Inc. TAX
€437.27 |
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Marlborough | 1 | 95 (TRR) |
Inc. TAX
€347.17 |
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The Real Review (95)Struck flint reductive notes introduce the bouquet, and there is richness and excellent depth of fruit in the mouth, underlined by a little apparent sweetness, all resolved on the nicely balanced finish. Superb flavour: gooseberry, kiwi-fruit, passionfruit and other tropical fruits, and a long and satisfying aftertaste. |
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South Australia | 1 | 97+ (WA) |
Inc. TAX
€293.58 |
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Wine Advocate (97+)The Barry brothers sent me a second bottle of the 2022 The Florita Riesling, which I am tasting here today, because they felt that it wasn't showing as well as it could the first time when I tasted it in October (it had only been bottled four weeks prior). In truth, I think it was showing just as well then as it is now, and it is a superstar. 2022 seemed to harness the fruit from the vineyard and boost it: more power, more concentration, more acid, more vivid ... just such exceptional wines. I've said this before, but 2022 could easily be the best vintage in the last 20 years, and for those who know, that takes us back to the great, the age-worthy, the revered 2002 vintage. This is a collector's year. Do not waste the opportunity, because the vintage, coupled with the screw-cap closure, will allow the wine to age for a long time. |
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Auckland | 2 | 91 (TRR) |
Inc. TAX
€325.81 |
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The Real Review (91)Bright, tangy, high-energy wine with grapefruit, green apple, oyster shell and lemon blossom flavours supported by taut acidity that gives the wine a nod in the direction of Chablis. |
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Auckland | 7 | 91 (TRR) |
Inc. TAX
€327.34 |
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The Real Review (91)Bright, tangy, high-energy wine with grapefruit, green apple, oyster shell and lemon blossom flavours supported by taut acidity that gives the wine a nod in the direction of Chablis. |
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Auckland | 1 | 94 (TRR) |
Inc. TAX
€566.14 |
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The Real Review (94)Fragrant, aromatic chardonnay with slightly green tree fruit flavours, citrus/lime and a backbone of nicely integrated and pleasantly vibrant acidity that helps drive a lengthy finish. A smattering of nutty yeast lees adds extra interest. |
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Auckland | 3 | 94 (TRR) |
Inc. TAX
€326.14 |
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The Real Review (94)Bright, fresh, elegant wine with oyster shell, grapefruit/citrus, green apple and spicy oak flavours with a vibrant backbone of mouth-watering acidity and peppery phenolics. High energy wine that is drinking well upon release. |
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Victoria | 2 | - |
Inc. TAX
€634.12 |
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The Mulline Bannockburn Syrah Geelong 2022 is a luxurious offering from the esteemed Australian region of Geelong. Mulline, renowned for their environmentally considered vineyard management, hand reaps the Syrah grapes ensuring pristine fruit quality. The intensity of this Syrah owes much to the unique Bannockburn vineyards, which deliver an exceptional mineral-laden structure. The wine is crafted employing the use of whole bunch fermentation, extended maceration and aged in seasoned French oak, providing complexity and a velvet-like robe. The profile is vibrant with hints of dark berries, spice, and subtle tannins balanced by electrifying acidity. Mulline Bannockburn Syrah Geelong 2022 is a true embodiment of its terroir, mirroring the coastal climate and volcanic soil of the region. Mulline's commitment is to produce wines of grace, power and passion; the Bannockburn Syrah Geelong 2022 can indeed be noted as a successful pursuit of this philosophy. |
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South Australia | 10 | - |
Inc. TAX
€200.92 |
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South Australia | 6 | 97+ (WA) |
Inc. TAX
€524.99 |
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Wine Advocate (97+)The Tapanappa 2022 Chardonnay Tiers Vineyard is one of Australia's great Chardonnays, and that has never been more apparent than in this 2022 vintage. A superstar wine of grand proportions, the fruit has startling intensity in the mouth. The juicy acidity that weaves all elements of the wine together shows the pedigree of the site up in Piccadilly Valley (planted 1979). The phenolics are finely milled, lithe and ductile. What a wine. It's streamlined, seamless, toasty, so persistent and long, sapid and just so classy. With raw power and open-weave at the back of the palate, drink it now (so many will, and so many will love it). But equally, time will allow this wine to grow and open, and I believe it will be better, even in just a few years. 13.8% alcohol, sealed under screw cap. |
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South Australia | 1 | 97 (HWC) |
Inc. TAX
€303.34 |
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Halliday Wine Companion (97)The qualitative apogee when it comes to grenache, rivalled by few and equalled only by Yangarra. Even better than the superb 2021. Sourced from the highest, coolest site in the Vale, the venerable Smart vineyard. Ironstone imparts a ferrous bite to pithy sour cherry, cranberry, campfire, pomegranate, tamarind and sandalwood notes with a grind of white pepper across a lattice of pin bone tannins, curtailing sweetness while promoting stunning length. This is excellent. Superb! Transparent and brimming with a sense of pinoté, like a mini Rayas. A great wine of the present as much as the future. Among Australia's very greatest reds. I don't score above 97, but this could be worth a point higher. |
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Tasmania | 1 | 98 (TRR) |
Inc. TAX
€472.21 |
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The Real Review (98)Light bright yellow with a smoky, nutty, barrel fermented bouquet which also packs seaspray/oyster-shell, mixed spices and talcy aromas into the mix. In the mouth it's very intense and focused, tensioned and crisp, without strident acidity but lovely refreshing properties. A superb wine, quietly complex and penetrating, obviously barrel-fermented but not showing too-overt oak. The acidity is bright and refreshing and cleanses the aftertaste. Amazing length. Magical stuff. |
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Tasmania | 1 | 98 (TRR) |
Inc. TAX
€515.41 |
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The Real Review (98)Impressively deep, rich purple-red colour, unusual in Australian pinot noir. The bouquet is loaded with black cherry, blackberry and spice aromas, a hint of smoky oak adding charcuterie and fivespice nuances, while the palate is voluptuously full and rich, decadently flavoured, with luxurious flesh and fruit, abundant fine/soft tannins and terrific length. There are some whole-bunch nuances which are beautifully incorporated into the wide array of flavours. A totally convincing and thoroughly impressive Aussie pinot noir to compare with the best in the world |
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Hawke's Bay | 25 | 96 (TRR) |
Inc. TAX
€240.90 |
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The Real Review (96)Intense and deliciously complex chardonnay with grapefruit, saline/oyster shell, ginger, nutty yeast lees and spicy French oak flavours. Impressive depth and cellaring potential. A remarkable success from a difficult vintage. |
Product Name | Region | Qty | Score | Price | |||||
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Central Otago | 8 | - |
In Bond
€484.00 |
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Central Otago | 1 | - |
In Bond
€576.00 |
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Central Otago | 2 | - |
In Bond
€538.00 |
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Central Otago | 8 | - |
In Bond
€342.00 |
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Marlborough | 1 | 95 (TRR) |
In Bond
€252.00 |
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The Real Review (95)Struck flint reductive notes introduce the bouquet, and there is richness and excellent depth of fruit in the mouth, underlined by a little apparent sweetness, all resolved on the nicely balanced finish. Superb flavour: gooseberry, kiwi-fruit, passionfruit and other tropical fruits, and a long and satisfying aftertaste. |
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South Australia | 1 | 97+ (WA) |
In Bond
€226.00 |
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Wine Advocate (97+)The Barry brothers sent me a second bottle of the 2022 The Florita Riesling, which I am tasting here today, because they felt that it wasn't showing as well as it could the first time when I tasted it in October (it had only been bottled four weeks prior). In truth, I think it was showing just as well then as it is now, and it is a superstar. 2022 seemed to harness the fruit from the vineyard and boost it: more power, more concentration, more acid, more vivid ... just such exceptional wines. I've said this before, but 2022 could easily be the best vintage in the last 20 years, and for those who know, that takes us back to the great, the age-worthy, the revered 2002 vintage. This is a collector's year. Do not waste the opportunity, because the vintage, coupled with the screw-cap closure, will allow the wine to age for a long time. |
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Auckland | 2 | 91 (TRR) |
In Bond
€253.00 |
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The Real Review (91)Bright, tangy, high-energy wine with grapefruit, green apple, oyster shell and lemon blossom flavours supported by taut acidity that gives the wine a nod in the direction of Chablis. |
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Auckland | 7 | 91 (TRR) |
In Bond
€254.00 |
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The Real Review (91)Bright, tangy, high-energy wine with grapefruit, green apple, oyster shell and lemon blossom flavours supported by taut acidity that gives the wine a nod in the direction of Chablis. |
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Auckland | 1 | 94 (TRR) |
In Bond
€453.00 |
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The Real Review (94)Fragrant, aromatic chardonnay with slightly green tree fruit flavours, citrus/lime and a backbone of nicely integrated and pleasantly vibrant acidity that helps drive a lengthy finish. A smattering of nutty yeast lees adds extra interest. |
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Auckland | 3 | 94 (TRR) |
In Bond
€253.00 |
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The Real Review (94)Bright, fresh, elegant wine with oyster shell, grapefruit/citrus, green apple and spicy oak flavours with a vibrant backbone of mouth-watering acidity and peppery phenolics. High energy wine that is drinking well upon release. |
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Victoria | 2 | - |
In Bond
€506.00 |
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The Mulline Bannockburn Syrah Geelong 2022 is a luxurious offering from the esteemed Australian region of Geelong. Mulline, renowned for their environmentally considered vineyard management, hand reaps the Syrah grapes ensuring pristine fruit quality. The intensity of this Syrah owes much to the unique Bannockburn vineyards, which deliver an exceptional mineral-laden structure. The wine is crafted employing the use of whole bunch fermentation, extended maceration and aged in seasoned French oak, providing complexity and a velvet-like robe. The profile is vibrant with hints of dark berries, spice, and subtle tannins balanced by electrifying acidity. Mulline Bannockburn Syrah Geelong 2022 is a true embodiment of its terroir, mirroring the coastal climate and volcanic soil of the region. Mulline's commitment is to produce wines of grace, power and passion; the Bannockburn Syrah Geelong 2022 can indeed be noted as a successful pursuit of this philosophy. |
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South Australia | 10 | - |
In Bond
€145.00 |
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South Australia | 6 | 97+ (WA) |
In Bond
€419.00 |
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Wine Advocate (97+)The Tapanappa 2022 Chardonnay Tiers Vineyard is one of Australia's great Chardonnays, and that has never been more apparent than in this 2022 vintage. A superstar wine of grand proportions, the fruit has startling intensity in the mouth. The juicy acidity that weaves all elements of the wine together shows the pedigree of the site up in Piccadilly Valley (planted 1979). The phenolics are finely milled, lithe and ductile. What a wine. It's streamlined, seamless, toasty, so persistent and long, sapid and just so classy. With raw power and open-weave at the back of the palate, drink it now (so many will, and so many will love it). But equally, time will allow this wine to grow and open, and I believe it will be better, even in just a few years. 13.8% alcohol, sealed under screw cap. |
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South Australia | 1 | 97 (HWC) |
In Bond
€234.00 |
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Halliday Wine Companion (97)The qualitative apogee when it comes to grenache, rivalled by few and equalled only by Yangarra. Even better than the superb 2021. Sourced from the highest, coolest site in the Vale, the venerable Smart vineyard. Ironstone imparts a ferrous bite to pithy sour cherry, cranberry, campfire, pomegranate, tamarind and sandalwood notes with a grind of white pepper across a lattice of pin bone tannins, curtailing sweetness while promoting stunning length. This is excellent. Superb! Transparent and brimming with a sense of pinoté, like a mini Rayas. A great wine of the present as much as the future. Among Australia's very greatest reds. I don't score above 97, but this could be worth a point higher. |
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Tasmania | 1 | 98 (TRR) |
In Bond
€375.00 |
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The Real Review (98)Light bright yellow with a smoky, nutty, barrel fermented bouquet which also packs seaspray/oyster-shell, mixed spices and talcy aromas into the mix. In the mouth it's very intense and focused, tensioned and crisp, without strident acidity but lovely refreshing properties. A superb wine, quietly complex and penetrating, obviously barrel-fermented but not showing too-overt oak. The acidity is bright and refreshing and cleanses the aftertaste. Amazing length. Magical stuff. |
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Tasmania | 1 | 98 (TRR) |
In Bond
€411.00 |
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The Real Review (98)Impressively deep, rich purple-red colour, unusual in Australian pinot noir. The bouquet is loaded with black cherry, blackberry and spice aromas, a hint of smoky oak adding charcuterie and fivespice nuances, while the palate is voluptuously full and rich, decadently flavoured, with luxurious flesh and fruit, abundant fine/soft tannins and terrific length. There are some whole-bunch nuances which are beautifully incorporated into the wide array of flavours. A totally convincing and thoroughly impressive Aussie pinot noir to compare with the best in the world |
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Hawke's Bay | 25 | 96 (TRR) |
In Bond
€182.00 |
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The Real Review (96)Intense and deliciously complex chardonnay with grapefruit, saline/oyster shell, ginger, nutty yeast lees and spicy French oak flavours. Impressive depth and cellaring potential. A remarkable success from a difficult vintage. |