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 North Canterbury Pinot Noir, Pyramid Valley
Pyramid Valley is one of New Zealand’s most revered biodynamic wine estates, located in the Waikari Valley of North Canterbury. Founded by Mike and...
View full details2022 Morgon Côte du Py Vieilles Vignes, Domaine Jean Foillard
Domaine Jean Foillard wines have achieved cult like status in Morgon. The 2022 Morgon Côte du Py Vieilles Vignes is a quintessential expression of ...
View full details2021 Chianti Classico Riserva, Castello di Volpaia
Perched high in the hills of Radda in Chianti, Castello di Volpaia is one of Tuscany’s most historic and picturesque wine estates. Housed within a ...
View full details2021 Anaperenna, Ben Glaetzer
Crafted by acclaimed winemaker Ben Glaetzer, the 2021 Anaperenna is a powerful expression of the Barossa Valley, where ancient vines, meticulous wi...
View full details2020 Syrah, Lismore Estate Vineyards
This wine is an exotic experience which shifts your mind to another place. Cassis, blackberry and cherry on the nose with hints of white pepper, gr...
View full details2022 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, 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 2022 is ...
View full details2021 Syrah, Boekenhoutskloof
Established in 1776 in the remote reaches of the Franschhoek Valley, Boekenhoutskloof is one of South Africa’s most esteemed wine estates. Under th...
View full details2020 Cape Mentelle Cabernet Sauvignon, Cape Mentelle
“A wine that represents the pinnacle of our energies and research, the embodiment of our experimentation and exploration and the symbol of our lega...
View full details2017 Gran Reserva Viña Arana, La Rioja Alta
Glowing garnet in the glass with a soft cherry-red rim, the 2017 Viña Arana Gran Reserva is Rioja elegance dialled all the way up. The nose is imme...
View full details2016 Syrah, Boekenhoutskloof
Established in 1776 in the remote reaches of the Franschhoek Valley, Boekenhoutskloof is one of South Africa’s most esteemed wine estates. Under th...
View full details2015 Crozes Hermitage 'Domaine de Roure', Paul Jaboulet Aine
This is Crozes-Hermitage with serious intent, a wine that feels closer to Hermitage in its depth, purity and gravitas. The 2015 Domaine de Roure op...
View full details2021 The Kirche, Charles Melton
Brooding, layered and deeply expressive, The Kirche opens with dark blackberry, black cherry and plum, woven through with notes of liquorice, clove...
View full details2019 Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Banfi
The Tuscan Classic Rich, poised and beautifully sculpted, the 2019 Brunello di Montalcino from Banfi is a study in modern elegance. The nose brims ...
View full details2017 Syrah 'Clonal Selection', Kershaw
A subtle, precise style of Syrah built on fine tannins that educe harmony and freshness with flavours of black fruits, iodine and ground white pepp...
View full details2020 Moppa Springs Grenache-Mataro-Shiraz, Rockford
A stupendous blend of Grenache, Mataro and Shiraz is elegant and restrained with a subtle note of vanilla and pretty floral notes. The Grenache su...
View full details2021 Rosso di Montalcino 'Ignaccio', Il Marroneto
Il Marroneto produce some of the purest and most perfumed expressions of Sangiovese made anywhere. Part of the secret lies in their prime location ...
View full details2020 Pinot Noir, Sanford
This Pinot Noir is dark ruby in colour and is very spice-driven on the nose with fresh cherry, wild strawberry, spice cake that are complemented by...
View full details2018 Pinot Noir 'Clonal Selection', Kershaw
A world-class Pinot Noir from Richard Kershaw M.W and easily one of South Africa’s best. This Pinot Noir is characterised by its captivating flora...
View full details2019 Syrah 'G.P.S Series', Kershaw
An outstanding Syrah and easily one of South Africas best examples. It is restrained, yet with intent and subtle power, wines from this vineyard ar...
View full details2018 Pinot Noir 'G.P.S Series', Kershaw
Captivating floral attributes underscored by purity, focus and freshness framed by fine powder tannins yet cushioned by a succulent texture and fla...
View full details2017 RC Reserve Syrah, Inglenook
Inglenook, one of Napa Valley’s most storied estates, has long been synonymous with world-class Cabernet Sauvignon. Yet it is also home to an inspi...
View full details2021 McCutcheon Pinot Noir, Ten Minutes By Tractor
Ten Minutes by Tractor needs little introduction, nor does the man in charge, Martin Spedding. A gently-spoken man with a background in finance and...
View full details2020 Rod and Spur Shiraz-Cabernet, Rockford
This incredible blend of Shiraz & Cabernet Sauvignon is a uniquely Australian blend that pays homage to the great Aussie wines of yesteryear. ...
View full details2023 The Chocolate Block, Boekenhoutskloof - MAGNUM
A Magnum of South Africa’s cult wine The 2023 vintage of The Chocolate Block continues to build on its legacy as one of South Africa’s most iconic ...
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