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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Petite Douceur Rosé, Champagne Gosset
“The Playful Charmer” Pale pink with fine bubbles, this demi-sec rosé offers aromas of strawberry compote, rose, and candied citrus. The palate is ...
View full detailsBlanc de Blancs Prestige Grand Cru, Champagne Duval-Leroy
This full-bodied and vinous champagne made entirely from Chardonnay offers a subtle effervescence, fine acidity and a personality in perfect harmon...
View full detailsGrand Rosé, Champagne Gosset
“The Blush of Nobility” Delicate salmon-pink with fine, persistent bubbles, Gosset’s Grand Rosé offers aromas of wild strawberry, raspberry, and re...
View full details2021 Amon Ra Shiraz, Glaetzer
Amon-Ra Shiraz is an iconic wine that epitomises Ben Glaetzer’s passion to create wines that are full-flavoured, multi-layered and intense but stil...
View full details2008 Blanc de Blancs 1er Cru Prestige, Champagne Duval-Leroy
This champagne is refreshing and elegant, with rich aromas of floral notes, blood orange and roasted almonds. The palate shows great depth, a fine ...
View full details2017 Wolta Wolta Clare Valley Riesling, Loosen Barry
Pale gold with glints of green, this Riesling walks a fine line between power and precision. Aromas of lime zest, green apple, white flowers and cr...
View full detailsCraie Blanc de Blancs, Champagne Henri Giraud *Gift Box*
Pale gold with a fine, dancing mousse, Craie is Champagne at its most precise and poetic. Aromas of citrus zest, white peach, and fresh brioche min...
View full details2023 Saint-Aubin La Princée, Domaine Hubert Lamy
“The Polished Rebel” Pale lemon with green reflections, La Princée is the essence of modern Saint-Aubin, bright, pure, and quietly self-assured. Ar...
View full details2021 Grains of Paradise, Charles Melton
Deep, dark and seductive from the first pour, Grains of Paradise delivers layers of blackberry, black plum and blueberry compote, laced with black ...
View full details2019 Brunello di Montalcino DOCG ' Poggio Alle Mura', Banfi
Poggio alle Mura is the historical name of the 12th century fortress crowning the Banfi vineyard estate. Today the castle has been christened Caste...
View full details2023 Chassagne-Montrachet Rouge La Goujonne, Domaine Hubert Lamy
Bright ruby with a translucent edge, this Pinot Noir is a study in quiet confidence. Aromas of red cherry, wild strawberry, and rose petal mingle w...
View full details2019 Nine Popes, Charles Melton
Dark, brooding and gloriously unapologetic, Nine Popes opens with waves of blackberry, black cherry and plum, layered with liquorice, cracked peppe...
View full details2014 The Florita Riesling, Jim Barry - Magnum
There is nothing quite like a magnum for sharing and this iconic 2014 ‘The Florita’ Riesling from Jim Barry is just the ticket. This magnificent wi...
View full details2023 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine de la Solitude *Magnum*
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 detailsChampagne Collet Brut NV - MAGNUM
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 details2023 Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Les Frionnes, Domaine Hubert Lamy
“The Subtle Brilliance” Pale gold with a silvery shimmer, this Saint-Aubin 1er Cru is both poised and quietly powerful. Aromas of lemon curd, crush...
View full details2022 Angel Flower Pinot Noir, Pyramid Valley
Light garnet in the glass, delicate yet deep. The nose unfurls slowly, rose petals, wild thyme and a flicker of spice, all wrapped around a core of...
View full details2022 Earth Smoke Pinot Noir, Pyramid Valley
Vibrant garnet in the glass, shimmering with clarity and depth. The nose unfolds slowly and deliberately with dark cherry, wild raspberry, and blac...
View full details2022 Snakes Tongue Pinot Noir, Pyramid Valley
Bright ruby in colour, the 2022 Snake’s Tongue unfurls with quiet confidence, oozing wild cherry, black plum, and clove that meet whispers of thyme...
View full details2022 Field of Fire Chardonnay, Pyramid Valley
Pale green-gold in the glass, the 2022 Field of Fire glows with restrained intensity. The nose is a study in precision, struck flint, crushed limes...
View full detailsChampagne Collet Brut Rosé - Magnum
An intense and luminous peachy pink rosé delivers delicate aromas of mandarin, peach, mulberries and raspberries. Refreshing, with a richness of fr...
View full detailsBrut Réserve, Champagne Duval-Leroy - MAGNUM
This is the definition of an under the radar Champagne. A Champagne house with a storied history, top-quality vineyards and award-winning products,...
View full details2019 Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 'Vigna Marrucheto', Banfi
The Vigna Marrucheto single vineyard is viewed as ‘Grand Cru’ in Brunello and is the jewel in the Banfi crown. Intense ruby red in colour, the nose...
View full detailsFemme de Champagne Grand Cru , Champagne Duval-Leroy
This bottle with its harmonious curves preserves the charms of a great champagne, gilded as a jewel and sweet as a perfume, which will seduce the f...
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