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The Dagger has been honed to create a vibrant, rich, earlier drinking wine displaying all of the hallmark aromas flavours and texture of Pinot Noir. Drink young while the edge is keen. The grapes for ‘The Dagger’ are from Charleston and Gumeracha in the Adelaide Hills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBeautifully styled and elegantly expressed, the perfumed bouquet shows dark cherry, dried herb, cumin and almond characters with a touch of dark mushroom nuance. It's silky-smooth and flowing in the mouth offering lovely fruit purity combined with a spicy undertone, finishing lingering and delectable. 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The aim of this wine is to replicate the joy provided by a glass of refreshing vino, while relaxing by the Mediterranean. From the Adelaide region, this is 95% Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains and 5% Sauvignon Blanc. Estimates of the age of the Muscat vines is around 170 years. The wine comes in at a lowish, and more-ish, 11% alcohol. Pale straw, this has those alluring grapey aromas that are typical of good Muscat and this is textbook stuff. Throw in some exotic spicy notes, passionfruit, pineapple, lavender, Turkish Delight and musk. A wine of medium length, there is a clean, fresh finish. Attractive drinking now. 91 Points” - \u003cem\u003eKen Gargett, Wine Pilot\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sqsrte-text-color--white\"\u003e\"An interesting blend of muscat a petit grains, and sauvignon blanc, along similar lines to the light aromatic wines of Spain on the Mediterranean coast. 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Easy and breezy. 90 Points” - \u003cem\u003eMelissa Moore, Wine Pilot\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sqsrte-text-color--custom\"\u003e\"Take a bunch of muscat à petit grains grapes and add just 5% sauvignon blanc and watch – or rather, taste – the impact such a small amount of the herbaceous one can have. The power of sauvignon is matched to the delicate sweet florals of muscat and the result is a wine in perfect tune with Asian food or seafood. The scent is powerfully grassy and herbal with snow pea, honeysuckle florals, green apple and citrus. Previous releases of Madame M were more in the off-dry category, but this time round the flavours are drier, the acidity keener but the attractive herbal spiciness married to citrus and apple notes is still very much on show.” - \u003cem\u003eJeni Port, Wine Pilot\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736210534763,"sku":"SK12778617","price":24.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2024_Hewitson_Madame_M_Blanc_Blanc_750ml_ebbc781d-2b8e-4881-b0cc-0e8cccf7001b.jpg?v=1767590001"},{"product_id":"2019-geoff-weaver-adelaide-hills-sauvignon-blanc-750ml","title":"2019 Geoff Weaver Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis delightful Chardonnay made by industry veteran and legend Geoff Weaver was sourced from 36 year old vines, wild fermented and matured on lees for 12 months in French oak barriques.\u003cbr\u003eBrilliant pale straw colour with green tinged edges and a watery hue. Delightful white peach, ripe nectarine and dried honey scents sail through the olfactory senses followed by trailing notes of crème brulee, citrusy nougat and light spicy cashew. Rich peach, nectarine and dried honey flavours combine a fleshy feel with a brimming freshness. Lively citrusy nougat, crème brulee and spice characters underscore a lengthy finish. Vivid acidity with an aftertaste of great persistence.\u003cbr\u003eDrink over the next 4-5 years.\u003cbr\u003eAlc. 13.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eOther Reviews….\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom Geoff Weaver's Lenswood vineyard, wild fermented then left on lees for 12 months in French barriques, 50% new. Ripe peachy notes to begin, then more complex elements show their wares on the palate in leesy savoury notes and a crisp apple-like acidity that's long and even. This has a lot more to offer in the coming decade. 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With the winery based in Piccadilly Valley, Tapanappa works across Piccadilly Valley, Wrattonbully and the Southern Fleurieu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tiers Vineyard in Piccadilly Valley was planted to Chardonnay in 1979 and is one of Tapanappa’s three distinguished sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage: 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrape Variety: 100% Chardonnay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: Piccadilly Valley \/ Adelaide Hills \/ South Australia \/ Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFermentation: Whole fruit pressed and fermented in French oak barriques (one third new)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaturation: Barrel aged on full lees until October 2024 (one third new French oak)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlcohol: 13.9% v\/v\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH: 3.05\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal Acid: 7.66 g\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClosure: Stelvin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrinking Window: 2025–2035\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53013636284779,"sku":"SK47938118","price":99.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2024TapanappaTiersVineyardChardonnay_92bd6a53-abf1-4309-a47e-32a77c4357f8.png?v=1780389217"},{"product_id":"2024-tapanappa-riesling-750ml","title":"2024 Tapanappa Tiers Vineyard 1.5m Chardonnay 750ml","description":"\u003ch4\u003ePre-Order: This item will be fulfilled and dispatched within one week after your order is placed.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAwards, Ratings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGOLD MEDAL\u003c\/strong\u003e — Chardonnay Masters 2025 · Patrick Schmitt MW · The Drinks Business\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e — Q Wine Review\u003cbr\u003e“Elegance and purity seep through this wine’s veins.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e — James Suckling · Ryan Montgomery\u003cbr\u003e“A delightful, classy Chardonnay.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e — Halliday Wine Companion · Mike Bennie\u003cbr\u003e“Very precise and energetic.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e — The Real Review · Aaron Brasher\u003cbr\u003e“Long and with real presence.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e — Ray Jordan · Wine Pilot\u003cbr\u003e“Supremely balanced.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e — Vinous · Angus Hughson\u003cbr\u003e“Long, strong, serious and sure to age well.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e — Wine Front · Gary Walsh\u003cbr\u003e“Juicy and flavoursome.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e — Robert Parker Wine Advocate · Erin Larkin\u003cbr\u003e“Floral and fine, creamy and detailed.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout This Wine\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2024 Tiers 1.5M Vineyard Chardonnay stands alongside its older sibling as an equal, with subtle differences induced by its close-spaced French Bernard clones (76 \u0026amp; 95) planted at 1.5m x 1.5m spacing in the Piccadilly Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 vintage in the Piccadilly Valley was described as “near perfect”, with a heat summation of 1194°C-days (average 1108°C-days). 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The trademark Tiers texture is offset by acid and grapefruit and quince finishing cut.“\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“A cool vintage of a unique wine defined by the truly distinguished Tiers Vineyard terroir.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e— Brian Croser, 04\/12\/2024\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-harvested fruit was chilled to 2°C, whole-bunch pressed and gravitated to French oak barriques (one third new) for fermentation. Fermentation lasted two months in cool autumn conditions. The wine was barrel aged on full lees until October 2024 and bottled in November.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage: 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrape Variety: 100% Chardonnay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: Piccadilly Valley \/ Adelaide Hills \/ South Australia \/ Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlcohol: 13.7% v\/v\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal Acid: 7.58 g\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH: 3.00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClosure: Stelvin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCases Made: 250 dozen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53013637595499,"sku":"SK81581937","price":84.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2024TapanappaTiersVineyard1.5mChardonnay750ml_11fd1d04-8afb-4407-810b-8feba72d33fc.png?v=1780389214"},{"product_id":"2025-ashton-hills-piccadilly-valley-pinot-noir-750ml","title":"2025 Ashton Hills Piccadilly Valley Pinot Noir 750ml","description":"\u003ch4\u003ePre-Order: This item will be fulfilled and dispatched within one week after your order is placed.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout This Wine\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 Piccadilly Valley Pinot Noir is a blend of fruit from managed vineyards as well as selected growers in the Piccadilly Valley that share the same grape growing philosophies. The resulting wine benefits from varied fruit character and vineyard expression, while maintaining the fine tannin structure that is typical of the Ashton Hills style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 vintage was one of the earliest on record across Australia, and the Adelaide Hills was no exception. A warm tail end to winter promoted an early budburst and the continuing warm and dry weather meant that most of the fruit reached ripeness in late February instead of the typical early April.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapes were handpicked, keeping individual clones and vineyards separate in small open fermenters. Some whole bunch fruit (15%) was added to ferments, enhancing aromatics and structural complexity. Fermentation was initiated by indigenous yeast (wild ferment). Each parcel was basket pressed directly to seasoned French oak barriques and puncheons with full solids. All barrels were kept on lees to build palate weight, body, texture and complexity. They were racked and blended just prior to bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed cherries, strawberry and raspberry compote leap from the glass. Lifted florals and a hint of green pepper spice from the whole bunch fermentation sit in the background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA delicious mix of strawberry, dark cherry and plum wash over the palate which is framed with fresh acidity and fine tannins. 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In the 2025 vintage the Piccadilly was my pick; impressively Burgundian with compelling youthful vivacity. A floral nose leads on to a classic cool-climate palate where citrus and stone fruit have combined harmoniously. There is length here, and a nifty combo of structure and immediate drinkability. Partial malo and quality French oak maturation for 10 months have added to the palate appeal. I'd pair this with roast pork and lashings of crackling. 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If you’re a lover of chardonnay this wine is enough to make you want to renew your vows to this most beautiful of grape varieties.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e — Tom Kline, The Wine Pilot · 2024 Vintage\u003cbr\u003e\n“This is intense and immediate in its perfume with red apple flesh, fine cedar, flint and leesderived pastry dough leading to grilled almond and white peach. There's some cinnamon apple and peach skin with air. The palate is at once precise and expansive — white peach and powdery red apple flesh followed by cinnamon roll, finger lime and a shot of salinity before crackling acidity and powdery phenolics ripple and shimmer through a long, poised and incredibly fresh finish. A classy wine, imbued with freshness, complexity and definition.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e — Gary Walsh, The Wine Front · 2024 Vintage\u003cbr\u003e\n“Such a finely-etched and classy wine here. White peach, almond cream, aniseed, spice, a flicker of struck match. It’s gently chalky in texture, a crunch to pure acidity, some green olive, ginger and cinnamon, with a saline and limey finish of outstanding length – somewhat like a margarita in a way – and certainly has that refreshing bite to it. Top shelf.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e — Huon Hooke, The Real Review · 2024 Vintage\u003cbr\u003e\n“Smoky, toasted cashewnut, biscuity aromas; delicious balance of grapefruit and lemon too, the fruit doing the talking. Intense and focused palate with real finesse, line and length. Seriously smart wine.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout This Wine\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom low-yielding vines at the estate vineyard in Lenswood, first planted in 1999, with east and west facing aspects and reaching 500 metres above sea level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCool and wet conditions during flowering interrupted berry set, resulting in smaller, lighter bunches. The remainder of the season was mostly mild and dry, with well-timed rain events supporting vine growth and health, resulting in low yields, high acidity and great flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-picked and hand sorted, gently whole bunch pressed, then fermented in 500 litre puncheons, 30% new. Full malo, and 10 months in oak before resting in tank prior to bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProducer Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLifted florals and a fine flinty edge sit alongside subtle dried and woody spices. The palate unfurls, revealing layers of citrus and stone fruit with balanced acidity and complex structure. Intensity is matched by restraint, with gentle extract carrying through to a long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout the Producer\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShaw + Smith is a wine producer located in the Adelaide Hills in South Australia. 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On the palate there's a burst of bunchy tones, black olive again, dried herbs, blackberry, smoked meat, dark cherry. The tannins are firm and assertive, putting a corset around the fruit, but they're also ductile and long, drawing the savoury and fruit mix to excellent length. An exciting Shiraz — not shying away from savouriness and firm structure while still imbued with a sense of elegance and grace.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e — Gary Walsh, The Wine Front · 2023 Vintage\u003cbr\u003e\n“Blackberry, plum, grilled meat, a char siu pork thing here, plenty of spice and pepper, brazil nuts, dried flowers. 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Very good.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout This Wine\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom close-planted (5,500 vines\/hectare) low yielding vines from block two at Shaw + Smith’s Balhannah Vineyard, planted in 2005, with a north-facing aspect and soils of loam over clay, ironstone, quartzite, and shale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 season was a late, cool and wet La Niña influenced vintage, resulting in excellent acidity and distinctive cool season flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-picked and hand sorted, aged for 14 months in 500 to 600 litre French oak barrels, 15% new, followed by a further 14 months in bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProducer Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh and aromatic with lifted florals, red fruits and subtle spice. Notes of graphite bring definition to the wine, and a thread of black olive tapenade adds a savoury edge. The palate is finely structured, with supple tannins making the wine immediately approachable. 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