Wine Heroes
This page is dedicated to our wine heroes β 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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Hommage 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 details2019 Basket Press Shiraz, Rockford
The Barossa Time Machine A true Barossa classic, crafted in a style that feels both timeless and deeply comforting. The nose opens with rich aromas...
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 Australiaβs 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 details2015 Chablis 1er Cru L'Homme Mort Vieilles Vignes, Le Domaine d'Henri
βAncient Chalkβ This is Chablis with age, pedigree and a quietly thrilling sense of place. The 2015 LβHomme 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 detailsDame Jane Rose, Champagne Henri Giraud *Gift Box*
Blush-gold in the glass with a delicate stream of fine bubbles,Β Dame Jane RosΓ© is where art meets alchemy. Aromas of wild strawberry, blood orange ...
View full details2023 Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Les Frionnes, Domaine Hubert Lamy
βThe Subtle Brillianceβ Pale gold with a silvery shimmer, this Saint-Aubin 1er Cru is both poised and quietly powerful. Aromas of lemon curd, crush...
View full details2023 ChΓ’teauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine de la Solitude *Magnum*
Domaine de la Solitudeβs wines are renowned for their characteristic elegance whilst expressing the true origins of their terroir.Β Β This 2022 is ...
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 Waiparaβs 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 Snakeβs 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 details2023 BatΓ r Toscana Bianco, Querciabella
The White Super Tuscan in Silk BatΓ r is one of Tuscanyβs great white wines: luminous, layered and quietly magnificent. A blend of Chardonnay and Pi...
View full details2001 Riesling Auslese, Wehlener Sonnenuhr, Dr. Loosen
A timeless Mosel classic from one of Germanyβs most celebrated vineyards, the 2001 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Auslese captures everything that makes Riesli...
View full details2014 The Florita Riesling, Jim Barry - Magnum
There is nothing quite like a magnum for sharing and this iconic 2014 βThe Floritaβ Riesling from Jim Barry is just the ticket. This magnificent wi...
View full details2012 Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume Vieilles Vignes, Le Domaine d'Henri
βChalk, Time & Tideβ This is Chablis in its beautifully mature, quietly commanding phase. The 2012 Fourchaume Vieilles Vignes opens with candie...
View full details1998 Langi Shiraz, Mount Langi Ghiran
The Mountain Wind Shiraz This is mature Langi with depth, spice and a strong sense of place. The 1998 opens in a darker register, with blackberry, ...
View full detailsChampagne Collet Brut RosΓ© - Magnum
An intense and luminous peachy pink rosΓ© delivers delicate aromas of mandarin, peach, mulberries and raspberries. Refreshing, with a richness of fr...
View full detailsBrut RΓ©serve, 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 details2019 Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 'Vigna Marrucheto', Banfi
The Vigna Marrucheto single vineyard is viewed as βGrand Cruβ in Brunello and is the jewel in the Banfi crown. Intense ruby red in colour, the nose...
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