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 Pouilly-Fumé Silex, Domaine Didier Dagueneau
“The Lightning Strike” This is Sauvignon Blanc taken to another level. Lemon oil, grapefruit zest and white peach cut through the nose, followed by...
View full details2024 Pet Nat, Saint Clair
Bright, breezy and full of natural sparkle, the 2024 Saint Clair Pét Nat is Marlborough in its most playful mood. Made from 67% Pinot Gris, 18% Grü...
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...
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 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 details2012 Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume Vieilles Vignes, Le Domaine d'Henri
“Chalk, Time & Tide” This is Chablis in its beautifully mature, quietly commanding phase. The 2012 Fourchaume Vieilles Vignes opens with candie...
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 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 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 details2016 Pinot Noir Founders Vines, Sanford
The Origin Story From the original 1971 own-rooted vines of the historic Sanford & Benedict Vineyard, this is Pinot Noir with pedigree and pois...
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 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 details2014 Pb Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon Cellar Release, Jim Barry
The Winemaker’s Indulgence A classic Australian blend that shows the magic of Shiraz and Cabernet together. Deep ruby in the glass, it opens with b...
View full details2022 Watervale Shiraz, Jim Barry
Bright Side of Shiraz A fresher, more vibrant expression of Clare Valley Shiraz. The nose bursts with blue and black fruits, black pepper and a fli...
View full details2021 'Cover Drive' Cabernet Sauvignon, Jim Barry
Straight Through the Covers A Cabernet with classic Clare structure and effortless poise. The nose opens with cassis, boysenberry and fresh tobacco...
View full details2021 The Lodge Hill Shiraz, Jim Barry
The Clare Valley Classic From the elevated eastern ranges of Clare Valley, this Shiraz combines altitude with precision. The nose opens wit...
View full details2012 'The McRae Wood' Shiraz, Jim Barry - Aged Release
The Hidden Gem An aged Clare Valley Shiraz with serious pedigree. Drawn partly from fruit originally destined for the iconic Armagh vineyard, the 2...
View full details2020 Barolo La Pira, Roagna
The Monopole Barolo 2020 Pira is one of the standout traditional Barolos of the vintage 2020 From one of the most revered vineyards in Castiglione ...
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 details2020 Brunello di Montalcino Madonna delle Grazie Riserva, Il Marroneto *Magnum*
The Unicorn Brunello Some wines are rare. Some wines are legendary. This is both. From the tiny Madonna delle Grazie vineyard, perched beside the I...
View full details2021 Brunello di Montalcino, Il Marroneto
The Purest Brunello A Brunello that captures the elegance and transparency that Il Marroneto is famous for. The nose opens with vivid aromas of wil...
View full details2023 North Canterbury Orange, Pyramid Valley
“Campari at Dusk” Slightly hazy with a glowing amber hue, this is orange wine with confidence and clarity. The nose is lifted and intriguingly comp...
View full details2021 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 details2021 Grains of Paradise, Charles Melton
Deep, dark and seductive from the first pour, Grains of Paradise delivers layers of blackberry, black plum and blueberry compote, laced with black ...
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