Wine Heroes
This page is dedicated to our wine heroes – the wines, winery and winemakers that have shaped our vinous journey over the past 20 years.
We have followed, bought, and collected all the wines that feature on this page for many years, and their quality, vintage upon vintage, is without question.
In short, these are the wines we drink, and we hope you will love them as much as we do.
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2022 Morgon Cuvée Classique, Domaine Jean Foillard
Domaine Jean Foillard wines have achieved cult like status in Morgon. The 2022 Morgon Cuvée Classique from Domaine Jean Foillard exemplifies the pu...
View full details2024 'Montessora' Gavi di Gavi, La Giustiniana
Crisp, elegant and quietly refreshing, Montessora opens with aromas of lemon zest, green apple and white peach, lifted by hints of almond blossom a...
View full details2023 Grande Reserve Rosé, Château La Mascaronne
The 2023 Grande Réserve Rosé from Château La Mascaronne is a refined expression of terroir-driven elegance and meticulous craftsmanship. Sourced fr...
View full details2022 ''Magna Cum Laude' Toscana IGT, Banfi
Magna Cum Laude, Latin for “with high honours,” combines Montalcino’s historic Sangiovese Brunello clone with international grape varieties of Cabe...
View full details2023 Hemel Chardonnay, Restless River
Pure, taut and quietly intense, this Hemel Chardonnay opens with lemon zest, green apple and white peach, layered with notes of struck flint, crush...
View full details2022 10X Chardonnay, Ten Minutes By Tractor
This cracking cool climate Chardonnay by cult Mornington Peninsula winery, Ten Minutes by Tractor, opens with floral, white flower and lime citrus ...
View full details2018 Le Secret de Lestrille Bordeaux Superieur, Château Lestrille
Opulent, “Worthy of a grand cru”, according to the Hachette Guide, this pure Merlot is aged in new barrels, a glass of rich, powerful wine with a b...
View full details2023 Côtes de Provence Blanc, Château La Mascaronne
Pale straw with a shimmer of green, this elegant Provençal white feels like sunshine filtered through sea air. Aromas of white peach, citrus blosso...
View full details2021 The Florita Riesling, Jim Barry
Jim Barry’s iconic and outstanding single-vineyard Riesling, The Florita, stands tall at the top of the tree for Clare Valley Riesling. Located fif...
View full details2021 Chardonnay, Lismore
Lismore Estate is based in Greyton within the Overberg region of the Western Cape of South Africa. It’s here with the Sonderend mountains as a bac...
View full details2021 Hunter Valley Shiraz, Brokenwood
Brokenwood Hunter Valley Shiraz is an icon of the region, it typifies the excellence of the Brokenwood winery. This 2021 is a stunning example ...
View full detailsChampagne Collet Brut
A bright golden Champagne with a fine stream of bubbles and complex aromas of white flowers, lemon zest, quince and white peach. Delicate hints of...
View full details2022 Châteauneuf-du-Pape 'Les Vallons de la Solitude', Domaine de la Solitude
Rich, smooth and flavoursome with complex layers of black-berried fruit, brambly notes, a touch of the local wild garrigue and gentle spice. Elegan...
View full details2021 Up the Hill Pinot Noir, Ten Minutes By Tractor
Pale ruby with a luminous edge, this Pinot Noir is all finesse and focus. Aromas of wild strawberry, cherry and rose petal unfold with hints of for...
View full details2017 'The McRae Wood' Shiraz, Jim Barry
This Shiraz honours the vision of pioneer Clare Valley winemaker Jim Barry. In 1964, Jim purchased 28 hectares of prime land from Duncan McRae Wood...
View full details2011 Rüdesheimer Magdalenenkreuz Riesling Spätlese, Weingut Leitz
From one of Rüdesheim’s most charming vineyards comes a Riesling that dances between generosity and grace. The 2011 Magdalenenkreuz Spätlese opens ...
View full detailsChampagne Collet Art Déco Brut 1er Cru
This is an exceptional blend of seven Grands Crus and 13 Premiers Crus. The Chardonnay, predominantly from the commune of Vertus, contributes fresh...
View full detailsChampagne Collet Brut Rosé
An intense and luminous peachy pink rosé delivers delicate aromas of mandarin, peach, mulberries and raspberries. Refreshing, with a richness of fr...
View full detailsDemi-Sec, Champagne Collet
This delicious sweet style champagne has light aromas of meringue and praline that are swirled in delicate notes of violet and stewed fruits, throu...
View full details2022 Morgon Côte du Py Vieilles Vignes, Domaine Jean Foillard
Domaine Jean Foillard wines have achieved cult like status in Morgon. The 2022 Morgon Côte du Py Vieilles Vignes is a quintessential expression of ...
View full details2022 Chardonnay, Sanford
A luxurious and elegant Chardonnay with enticing notes of grilled peach, lemon and toasted hazelnuts. The palate of bright fruit and honeycomb is b...
View full details2022 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine de la Solitude
Domaine de la Solitude’s wines are renowned for their characteristic elegance whilst expressing the true origins of their terroir. This 2022 is ...
View full details2023 Châteauneuf du Pape La Solitude Blanc, Domaine de la Solitude
This 2023 vintage is an example of an exceptional white Châteauneuf. In the glass it opens with lovely floral and citrus aromas followed by flavour...
View full details2021 Semillon, Boekenhoutskloof
Founded in 1776 in the remote Franschhoek Valley, Boekenhoutskloof has become one of South Africa’s most iconic wineries, known for crafting expres...
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