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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2016 Gran Reserva 904, La Rioja Alta
Elegance, Aged to Perfection. The 2016 Gran Reserva 904 is Rioja refinement distilled, graceful, poised, and beautifully composed. Aromas of red ch...
View full details2019 Rifle Range Cabernet Sauvignon, Rockford
The nose on this elegant cabernet is generous, rich and ripe with plenty of classic blackcurrant fruit with cocoa and tobacco notes. The palate is ...
View full details2019 Aroha Pinot Noir, Craggy Range
A savoury Pinot Noir with chanterelle mushroom and white truffle aromas leading to a lively, pure and beautifully balanced palate with a concentrat...
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 details2016 Grand Millésime Brut, Champagne Gosset
“The Vintage Voice” Bright gold with lively effervescence, this vintage Champagne shows aromas of citrus blossom, green apple, and pear, layered wi...
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 details2013 Pinot Gris Reserve Personnelle, Trimbach - Magnum
This is Pinot Gris at its most sophisticated, a wine that whispers rather than shouts, yet carries astonishing depth and presence. The 2013 Réserve...
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 details2018 Basket Press Shiraz, Rockford
One of the world’s truly iconic wines. Rockford’s Basket Press Shiraz represents the true style of Rockford and it draws heavily on the wisdom an...
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 details2019 Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Pinot Noir, Sanford
The Sanford & Benedict Vineyard is where it all began. In 1971 this was the first vineyard planted in what became the world-class, cool-climate...
View full detailsHommage au Pinot Noir, Champagne Henri Giraud *Gift Box*
Golden and luminous in the glass, this Blanc de Noirs radiates both history and finesse. Aromas of ripe pear, apricot and candied citrus mingle wit...
View full detailsSparkling Black Shiraz, Rockford
We are delighted to have secured a small parcel of these truly iconic wines. Inky purple with a fine crimson mousse, this is Australia’s most hedo...
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 detailsDame Jane Rose, Champagne Henri Giraud *Gift Box*
Blush-gold in the glass with a delicate stream of fine bubbles, Dame Jane Rosé is where art meets alchemy. Aromas of wild strawberry, blood orange ...
View full details2016 Cabernet Sauvignon, Inglenook
Founded in 1879, Inglenook is one of Napa Valley’s most historic and revered estates. Under the visionary stewardship of filmmaker Francis Ford Cop...
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 Lion's Tooth Chardonnay, Pyramid Valley
Pyramid Valley, established by Mike and Claudia Weersing, is a boutique powerhouse in Waipara’s limestone-rich Omihi Hills. They harness old vine M...
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 details2016 Gran Reserva Viña Arana, La Rioja Alta *Magnum*
A Magnum of 2016 Gran Reserva Viña Arana Tempranillo (95%) is the main variety and comes from three vineyards in Rodezno (Las Cuevas, El Palo and L...
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