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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2023 The Wolftrap Red, Boekenhoutskloof
Crafted at the historic Boekenhoutskloof estate, established in 1776 and nestled in the remote reaches of Franschhoek, The Wolftrap Red is a bold, ...
View full details2022 Merlot, Cousino Macul
Cousiño Macul, a cornerstone of Chilean winemaking since 1856, remains a family-owned estate nestled in the heart of the Maipo Valley, Chile’s prem...
View full details2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, Cousino Macul
A vibrant expression of Maipo Valley terroir, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon from Cousiño Macul showcases the purity and typicity of the variety with ...
View full details2023 Carmenere, Cousino Macul
The 2023 Cousiño Macul Carménère embodies the rich heritage and innovative spirit of one of Chile’s most esteemed family-owned wineries. Establishe...
View full details2022 'Origin' Pinot Noir, Saint Clair
Dark garnet colour in the glass with aromas layered with blueberry and blackcurrant fruits, intermingled with dark chocolate aromas. The palate is ...
View full details2022 Barry Bros Shiraz, Jim Barry
The wines of Jim Barry are renowned throughout the wine world as icons of Clare Valley, voted ‘2020 Winery of the Year’ at the Halliday Wine Compan...
View full details2021 Little Yering Pinot Noir, Yering Station
A jewel in the Yarra Valley crown, Yering Station produces world-class cool climate wines from its revered vineyards which are famously abound with...
View full details2020 Little Yering Shiraz, Yering Station
A juicy, fruity and cool-climate Shiraz, with spicy plum and blackberry fruit layered with a touch of violet and white pepper on the soft, lush pal...
View full details2022 Centine Rosso, Banfi
Centine, pronounced CHEN tee nay, takes its name from a 19th century farmhouse on the Castello Banfi vineyard estate and represents the gateway to ...
View full details2022 'Les Petits Pins' Côtes du Roussillon Villages, Dom Brial
Opulent and refined, with ripe red berries, cooked fruit and a gentle whiff of spice, complemented by fresh mineral overtones and a lovely garrigue...
View full details2018 Antiguas Reservas Merlot, Cousino Macul
Crafted from a meticulous selection of the finest estate-grown Merlot, the 2018 Antiguas Reservas Merlot represents Cousiño Macul’s unwavering dedi...
View full details2020 Antiguas Reservas Cabernet Sauvignon, Cousino Macul
Since its inaugural release in 1927, Antiguas Reservas has stood as the benchmark expression of Cousiño Macul’s estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon, a ...
View full details2023 Côtes du Rhône, 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 2023 Côtes ...
View full details2022 Pinot Noir, Montes Alpha
Elegant, fragrant and beautifully controlled, this Pinot Noir opens with aromas of wild strawberry, red cherry and cranberry, layered with hints of...
View full details2023 Village Pinot Noir, Yering Station
An elegant, cool-climate Pinot Noir with a perfume of spiced red berries, a pure core of cherry fruit, and subtle savoury characters interwoven wit...
View full details2022 Pinot Noir Pioneer Block 15 'Strip Block', Saint Clair
The 2022 Pioneer Block 15 ‘Strip Block’ Pinot Noir from Saint Clair Family Estate is a beautifully perfumed, site-driven wine that captures the fin...
View full detailsRivesaltes 'Tuilé', Hors d’âge, Dom Brial
Brick-red in colour, with delicious aromas of ripe red berries, tobacco and stewed prunes, enveloping a voluptuous palate with refined sweetness an...
View full details2018 Bordeaux Supérieur, Château Lestrille Capmartin
A medium-bodied Bordeaux showing concentrated fruit aromas backed by delicate woody notes. In the mouth is has good freshness, while the structure ...
View full details2020 Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon, Cape Mentelle
Cape Mentelle has a rich history of exceptional quality and consistency with Cabernet Sauvignon, from a pioneering producer in Margaret River in th...
View full details2019 Cricket Pitch Red, Brokenwood
The Cricket Pitch wines are the perfect introduction to the wines of the iconic hunter valley winery, Brokenwood. The 2019 Cricket Pitch Red is a m...
View full details2021 Pinot Noir Block 14 ‘Doctors Creek’, Saint Clair
Neal and Judy Ibbotson were pioneers in the Marlborough wine industry, first planting vineyards in the valley in 1978 and then establishing Saint C...
View full details2020 Viña Alberdi Reserva, La Rioja Alta
The 2020 Viña Alberdi Reserva is 100% Tempranillo from vineyards that are 40 years old and at a high altitude of 500-600 metres above sea level. Th...
View full details2023 Estate Pinot Noir, Yering Station
Yering Station produces world-class cool climate wines from its revered vineyards which are famously abound with expressive varietal flavour and in...
View full details2023 The Chocolate Block, Boekenhoutskloof
The 2023 vintage of The Chocolate Block continues to build on its legacy as one of South Africa’s most iconic and sought-after red blends. Crafted ...
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