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 Chenin Blanc, Lismore
Lismore Estate is based in Greyton within the Overberg region of the Western Cape of South Africa. It’s here with the Sonderend mountains as a bac...
View full details2019 Viña Ardanza Reserva, La Rioja Alta
La Rioja Alta’s Viña Ardanza Reserva is one of the finest Reserva’s available and a benchmark for the region. Every vintage is outstanding and ne...
View full details2021 The Florita Riesling, Jim Barry
Jim Barry’s iconic and outstanding single-vineyard Riesling, The Florita, stands tall at the top of the tree for Clare Valley Riesling. Located fif...
View full details2021 Chardonnay, Lismore
Lismore Estate is based in Greyton within the Overberg region of the Western Cape of South Africa. It’s here with the Sonderend mountains as a bac...
View full details2021 Hunter Valley Shiraz, Brokenwood
Hunter Pulse This is classic Hunter Valley Shiraz with perfume, savoury depth and that unmistakable Brokenwood polish. It opens with plum, blackbe...
View full details2020 Côtes de Provence Rouge, Château La Mascaronne
Deep garnet in the glass, this red radiates warmth and grace. Aromas of ripe black cherry, blackberry and wild herbs mingle with notes of violets, ...
View full details2020 Art Series Shiraz, Leeuwin Estate
Midnight Silk Dark, aromatic and beautifully composed, this is Shiraz with real depth and a wonderfully calm sense of power. Black cherry, blueberr...
View full detailsChampagne Collet Brut
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 details2022 Châteauneuf-du-Pape 'Les Vallons de la Solitude', Domaine de la Solitude
Rich, smooth and flavoursome with complex layers of black-berried fruit, brambly notes, a touch of the local wild garrigue and gentle spice. Elegan...
View full details2021 Up the Hill Pinot Noir, Ten Minutes By Tractor
Pale ruby with a luminous edge, this Pinot Noir is all finesse and focus. Aromas of wild strawberry, cherry and rose petal unfold with hints of for...
View full details2021 'The McRae Wood' Shiraz, Jim Barry
This Shiraz honours the vision of pioneer Clare Valley winemaker Jim Barry. In 1964, Jim purchased 28 hectares of prime land from Duncan McRae Wood...
View full details2022 North Canterbury Chardonnay, Pyramid Valley
Pyramid Valley, established by Mike and Claudia Weersing, is a boutique powerhouse in Waipara’s limestone-rich Omihi Hills. They harness old vine M...
View full details2020 Sauvignon Blanc, Inglenook
While Inglenook has long been celebrated for its iconic Cabernet Sauvignon, the estate also harbours hidden potential for white wine production. Lo...
View full details2024 10X Pinot Noir, Ten Minutes By Tractor
This is Pinot Noir with that unmistakable Mornington Peninsula glow, bright, pure and quietly seductive. The 2024 10X opens with lifted aromas of w...
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 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 details2011 Rüdesheimer Magdalenenkreuz Riesling Spätlese, Weingut Leitz
From one of Rüdesheim’s most charming vineyards comes a Riesling that dances between generosity and grace. The 2011 Magdalenenkreuz Spätlese opens ...
View full detailsChampagne Collet Art Déco Brut 1er Cru
This is an exceptional blend of seven Grands Crus and 13 Premiers Crus. The Chardonnay, predominantly from the commune of Vertus, contributes fresh...
View full detailsChampagne Collet Brut Rosé
An intense and luminous peachy pink rosé delivers delicate aromas of mandarin, peach, mulberries and raspberries. Refreshing, with a richness of fr...
View full detailsDemi-Sec, Champagne Collet
This delicious sweet style champagne has light aromas of meringue and praline that are swirled in delicate notes of violet and stewed fruits, throu...
View full detailsMV Classic Cuvee, Nyetimber
The signature wine of Nyetimber is a classic blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier and is a perfect balance of elegance and intensity....
View full details2021 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 details2024 Morgon Côte du Py Vieilles Vignes, Domaine Jean Foillard
The Granite Heart of Morgon This is Beaujolais with depth, perfume and a pulse of old-vine energy. From the famed Côte du Py hillside, it opens wit...
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 ...
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