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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 details2001 Riesling Auslese, Wehlener Sonnenuhr, Dr. Loosen
A timeless Mosel classic from one of Germany’s most celebrated vineyards, the 2001 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Auslese captures everything that makes Riesli...
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 details2023 Puligny-Montrachet Les Tremblots, Domaine Hubert Lamy
“The Silken Edge” Pale gold with a glint of silver, this Puligny captures everything we love about the village: precision, perfume and quiet power....
View full details2023 Saint-Aubin 1er Cru En Remilly, Domaine Hubert Lamy
“The Quiet Star” Pale straw with a hint of gold, this Saint-Aubin 1er Cru is all elegance and energy. The nose unfurls with white flowers, lemon oi...
View full details2001 Riesling Auslese, Ürziger Würzgarten Goldkapsel, Dr. Loosen
From the sinuous slopes of the Mosel’s most flamboyant vineyard comes a wine that feels like a symphony in slow motion. The 2001 Ürziger Würzgarten...
View full details2020 Condrieu ‘Coteau de Vernon’, Georges Vernay
“The Golden Slope” Glinting pale gold in the glass, this legendary Condrieu is as captivating as its birthplace, a steep, sunlit vineyard carved in...
View full detailsPR 90-20, Champagne Henri Giraud
“The Architecture of Time” Brilliant gold with a fine, steady mousse, R 90-20 is Champagne suspended in time, a seamless blend of decades, vintages...
View full detailsChampagne Collet Cuvee No. 21
Champagne Collet, established in 1921 as part of the oldest Champagne cooperative in the Grand Cru village of Aÿ, is proud to celebrate its 100-ye...
View full detailsMV19 Fut de Chene, Champagne Henri Giraud
“The Grand Overture” Golden and radiant in the glass, with a cascade of fine, persistent bubbles, MV19 Fût de Chêne is Champagne at its most profou...
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