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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2021 Chardonnay La Rinconada, Sanford
"Pacific Tension” This is coastal California at its most composed. The 2021 La Rinconada opens with lemon zest, green apple and white peach, layere...
View full details2020 Chardonnay La Rinconada, Sanford
A Californian Classic From one of the Sta. Rita Hills’ most expressive sites, this Chardonnay captures both power and poise. The nose opens with ri...
View full details2020 Petit Chablis, Vincent Dauvissat
This is Petit Chablis with pedigree written all over it. The 2020 opens with lemon peel, green apple and white flowers, backed by that unmistakable...
View full details2021 Yarra Valley Reserve Chardonnay, Yering Station
2021 was an excellent vintage. The cooler growing season, with perfect day and night temperatures, resulted in lovely natural balance. No manipulat...
View full details2021 Riesling Silberlack 1st Growth, Schloss Johannisberg
A Riesling that gleams with quiet nobility, the 2021 Silberlack from Schloss Johannisberg is a study in elegance and restraint. Aromas of white pea...
View full detailsGrand Blanc de Blancs, Champagne Gosset
“The Ivory Elegance” Pale gold with a fine mousse, this 100% Chardonnay Champagne is all about finesse. Aromas of citrus blossom, white peach, and ...
View full details2023 Chablis, Vincent Dauvissat
“Limestone Lightning” This is village Chablis with a serious pedigree. The 2023 opens with citrus oil, pear and dried white flowers, backed by that...
View full details2018 Wolta Wolta Clare Valley Riesling, Loosen Barry
The friendship between Ernst Loosen, of the Dr. Loosen Estate in Germany, and Peter Barry, of Jim Barry Wines, Australia, began in 1995 at the Lond...
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 details2008 Les Beaux Cailloux Chardonnay, Craggy Range
If this lunch or dinner is a special occasion then look no further! The soils of the Gimblett Gravels Vineyard impart a finely textured mineral qu...
View full details2018 Chablis 1er Cru L'Homme Mort Vieilles Vignes, Le Domaine d'Henri
“Ghosts, Chalk & Grace” This is Chablis with history in its bones and calm confidence in the glass. The 2018 L’Homme Mort Vieilles Vignes opens...
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 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 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 details2015 Chablis 1er Cru L'Homme Mort Vieilles Vignes, Le Domaine d'Henri
“Ancient Chalk” This is Chablis with age, pedigree and a quietly thrilling sense of place. The 2015 L’Homme Mort Vieilles Vignes opens with preserv...
View full details2020 Art Series Chardonnay, Leeuwin Estate
Ocean Light Radiant, layered and profoundly poised, this is Chardonnay with both power and grace in equal measure. Fresh pear, white peach and ripe...
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 details2020 Chardonnay 'Sanford & Benedict', Sanford
The Original Icon From one of the most historically important vineyards in California, this is Chardonnay with pedigree, tension and quiet authorit...
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 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 details2023 Batàr Toscana Bianco, Querciabella
The White Super Tuscan in Silk Batàr is one of Tuscany’s great white wines: luminous, layered and quietly magnificent. A blend of Chardonnay and Pi...
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