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 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 ...
View full details2019 Nine Popes, Charles Melton
Dark, brooding and gloriously unapologetic, Nine Popes opens with waves of blackberry, black cherry and plum, layered with liquorice, cracked peppe...
View full details2021 The Kirche, Charles Melton
Velvet Steeple Brooding, layered and deeply expressive, the Kirche, a blend of Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon, opens with dark blackberry, black che...
View full details2023 Hemel Chardonnay, Restless River
Pure, taut and quietly intense, this Hemel Chardonnay opens with lemon zest, green apple and white peach, layered with notes of struck flint, crush...
View full details2025 Sauvignon Blanc, Greywacke
“The Grown-Up Sauv” Expressive yet beautifully composed, Greywacke’s 2025 Sauvignon Blanc opens with lifted aromas of grapefruit, lime zest and pas...
View full details2024 'Montessora' Gavi di Gavi, La Giustiniana
Crisp, elegant and quietly refreshing, Montessora opens with aromas of lemon zest, green apple and white peach, lifted by hints of almond blossom a...
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 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 details2009 Hermitage La Chapelle, Paul Jaboulet Aine
A profound, statuesque Hermitage from one of the Rhône’s most storied hillsides, the 2009 La Chapelle opens with an almost architectural sense of d...
View full details2020 Barolo Brunate DOCG, Vietti *Magnum*
The La Morra Crown in Magnum This is Barolo with poise, depth and a beautifully measured sense of occasion. In Magnum, Brunate feels especially com...
View full details2020 Barolo Brunate DOCG, Vietti *Jeroboam 3L*
The La Morra Crown in Glass This is Barolo with scale, grace and a sense of arrival. In Jeroboam, Brunate becomes a true centrepiece: not just a bo...
View full details2023 Noble Riesling 'Godfrey's Creek Reserve', Saint Clair, 375ml
Liquid sunlight in a glass, the 2023 Godfrey’s Creek Reserve is Saint Clair at its most enchanting. Glowing pale gold, it opens with heady aromas o...
View full details2022 Snakes Tongue Pinot Noir, Pyramid Valley
Bright ruby in colour, the 2022 Snake’s Tongue unfurls with quiet confidence, oozing wild cherry, black plum, and clove that meet whispers of thyme...
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 details2023 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine de la Solitude *Magnum*
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 details2017 Viña Ardanza Reserva, La Rioja Alta *Jeroboam Gift Box*
A magnificent Jeroboam (3L) of 2017 Viña Ardanza Reserva packed in a beautiful Gift Box. La Rioja Alta’s Viña Ardanza Reserva is one of the finest ...
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