{"title":"Beechworth","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore Beechworth wines from Victoria, renowned for refined Chardonnay, Nebbiolo, and Shiraz. Discover premium Australian wines shaped by altitude and terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2022-castagna-adams-rib-red-nebbiolo-syrah-750ml","title":"2022 Castagna Adam's Rib Red Nebbiolo Syrah 750ml","description":"\u003ch4\u003eAwards, Ratings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— Mike Bennie, Wine Front\u003cbr\u003e“Good stuff here. Has a juiciness but also swish of firming, sooty tannins, good clove spice elements.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front\u003cbr\u003e“Made mostly with syrah and nebbiolo with a minor portion of sangiovese. All estate-grown. It works for both its savouriness and for its fruitiness. It’s all woodsy spice and blue-black berries and while there isn’t a great deal of tannin it feels well framed and sustained.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout This Wine\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Castagna vineyard was planted in 1997 on former grazing land and is situated at an altitude of 500 metres, five-and-a-half kilometres outside the town of Beechworth in north-east Victoria. The vineyard has been farmed biodynamically from the beginning and is fully certified organic and biodynamic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe soils are primarily decomposed granitic-loam with quartz particles over a clay base, and the climate is continental, with hot days and cool nights during the growing season. The vineyard is hand-pruned and the fruit is hand-picked, cropped at a little under two tons per acre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinemaking is traditional, using only indigenous vineyard yeasts with minimal intervention. Élevage varies between 18 and 20 months in tight-grain French oak, with approximately half new oak each year. Adam’s Rib The Red is a Nebbiolo and Syrah blend made from younger vines, crafted to be flavoursome, textural and approachable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage: 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrape Variety: Nebbiolo, Syrah\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: Beechworth \/ Victoria \/ Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFarming: Certified Organic and Biodynamic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFermentation: Indigenous yeast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaturation: 18–20 months in French oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduction Attributes: Hand-pruned, Hand-picked, Minimal intervention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrinking Window: 2028–2035\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736081068395,"sku":"SK81642513","price":44.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/NV_CastagnaAdam_sRibTheRed.png?v=1780389704"},{"product_id":"2024-castagna-adams-rib-white-chardonnay-750ml","title":"2024 Castagna Adam's Rib White Chardonnay 750ml","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"815\"\u003eThe 2021 Castagna \u003cem data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"320\"\u003eAdam’s Rib White\u003c\/em\u003e is a distinctive, artisanal expression of Chardonnay from Beechworth — a region celebrated for producing some of Australia’s most refined and terroir-driven cool-climate wines. Crafted by the visionary Julian Castagna, Adam’s Rib White sits alongside the estate’s flagship releases, offering a more playful yet deeply characterful interpretation of Chardonnay that remains true to the Castagna philosophy: biodynamic farming, minimal intervention, and an unwavering focus on purity and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"1099\"\u003eThe 2021 vintage in Beechworth delivered ideal conditions for Chardonnay — cool nights, a long ripening period and pristine fruit quality. These conditions allowed the grapes to develop lifted aromatics, tight acidity and layered complexity, giving the wine both vibrancy and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1387\"\u003eThe bouquet opens with aromas of white peach, nectarine, Meyer lemon and green apple, intertwined with notes of jasmine, wet stone and delicate flint. Hints of almond meal, brioche and subtle spice emerge with time in the glass, reflecting gentle oak handling and extended lees contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1830\"\u003eOn the palate, the 2021 Adam’s Rib White is elegant, textural and beautifully poised. A core of citrus and stone fruit sits within a fine, creamy structure, supported by bright natural acidity that drives the wine’s line and length. Nuances of hazelnut, mineral chalkiness and faint smoke add sophistication, while the wine’s biodynamic origins contribute a sense of energy and vitality. The finish is long, savoury and refreshingly precise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1832\" data-end=\"2057\"\u003eApproachable now yet structured enough to evolve gracefully over the next 5–8 years, this is a compelling and artisanal Chardonnay showcasing the quiet brilliance of Beechworth terroir and Castagna’s meticulous craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2059\" data-end=\"2199\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2059\" data-end=\"2070\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beechworth, Victoria\u003cbr data-start=\"2091\" data-end=\"2094\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2094\" data-end=\"2106\"\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chardonnay\u003cbr data-start=\"2117\" data-end=\"2120\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2120\" data-end=\"2132\"\u003eFarming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Biodynamic\u003cbr data-start=\"2143\" data-end=\"2146\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2146\" data-end=\"2158\"\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~13%\u003cbr data-start=\"2163\" data-end=\"2166\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2166\" data-end=\"2186\"\u003eDrinking Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e Now – 2030\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2201\" data-end=\"2372\"\u003eA vibrant, expressive and thoughtfully crafted Chardonnay — a superb example of Castagna’s ability to marry texture, purity and terroir in a beautifully distinctive style.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736082674027,"sku":"SK36023747","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/Castagna_Adam_s_Rib_White_Chardonnay_750ml.png?v=1780389774"},{"product_id":"2021-castagna-un-segreto-sangiovese-syrah-750ml","title":"2021 Castagna Un Segreto Sangiovese Syrah 750ml","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn archetypal blend, melding the Italian story with the new frontier, manifests as sangiovese and syrah. While some blends are mishmashes, this works exceptionally well.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-widget_type=\"heading.default\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-id=\"353579c\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-353579c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-widget_type=\"woocommerce-product-content.default\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-id=\"d1f84e8\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d1f84e8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-woocommerce-product-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn archetypal blend, melding the Italian story with the new frontier, manifests as sangiovese and syrah. While some blends are mishmashes, this works exceptionally well. Riffs on lilac, licorice root, beef stock, cinnamon oak and red to blue fruit allusions, with a perk of tannic edginess and acid brightness across the finish. I’d be drinking this mid-weighter across the earlier to mid-term. Wonderful vivacity and versatility all in one. Among the first fully certified biodynamic addresses. Drink or hold.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e~ Ned Goodwin MW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout Castagna\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCastagna is one of the leading producers of the Beechworth region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn 1997, Julian and Carolann Castagna packed up their city life and moved into and caravan on a bare patch of dirt in the Beechworth region of north-east Victoria. Farmed biodynamically from the get go, the Castagnas planted their vineyard with a view to making complex Syrah in the mode of Cote-Rotie and savoury, structural Italian varieties that could compete with their European counterparts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt's a wildly successful family business that they have built, with son Adam stepping into the winemaking role and a sea of adoring wine collectors awaiting each new release. Castagna wines are true wines of terroir. They taste of where they come from as do all of the great wines of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736083263851,"sku":"SK74831286","price":89.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2019_Castagna_Un_Segreto_Sangiovese_Syrah_750ml.png?v=1780389793"},{"product_id":"2021-castagna-la-chiave-750ml","title":"2021 Castagna La Chiave 750ml","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe triumphant Sangio of Beechworth…Vibrant, moreish, delicious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sangiovese in 2018 has both seriousness and structure.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLa Chiave\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a powerful yet delicate wine with a mesmerising perfume. It has great depth with a gravel-like tannin structure in the mouth which I think holds its own with great examples of the variety from Tuscany and shows more than a touch of old-world charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eThe triumphant Sangio of Beechworth…Vibrant, moreish, delicious.\u003c\/em\u003e” ~\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMike Bennie in Wine Front.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“A wine that I have been particularly drawn to over the last few vintages, rather than beseeched to love by the earlier ones. Yet things take time to coalesce, particularly when the missives at Castagna are aimed at a world class target, rather than merely a local one. Succulent red fruit accents are bound by a sinuous tannic twine, doused in marjoram, mint, sandalwood, thyme and lavender, as it etches the palate. Some altitudinal freshness backs up the rear, towing the wine long while pulling the saliva forth in preparation for the next glass. This is very fine domestic Sangiovese.” ~ \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cb\u003eNed Goodwin MW\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736083296619,"sku":"SK14673059","price":99.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2019_Castagna_La_Chiave_750ml.png?v=1780389794"},{"product_id":"2021castagna-genesis-syrah-750ml","title":"2021 Castagna Genesis Syrah 750ml","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-353579c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"353579c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe finest syrah in Australia, if not the New World. At least if the measuring stick is the Northern Rhone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe finest syrah in Australia, if not the New World. At least if the measuring stick is the Northern Rhone. A warm year, but with no dearth of freshness, nor aromatic fireworks. Think violets, salumi, blueberries, crushed clove, mace and Chinese five spice. The tannins, a beautiful weave from fore to aft. A little more astringent, perhaps, than the finest vintages, but this biodynamically certified expression will age beautifully across the mid-term. Best after 2025. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e~ Ned Goodwin MW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736083329387,"sku":"SK23004533","price":89.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2019_Castagna_Genesis_Syrah_750ml.png?v=1780389795"},{"product_id":"2024-castagna-allegro-rose-750ml","title":"2024 Castagna Allegro Rose 750ml","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA denser color than the contemporary norm, muddling copper edges with a bronzed amber to coral hue. Distinctive aromas that nudge the noble bitterness of amaro, from pickled orange zest, quince paste and camphor. Unashamedly brazen, mid-weighted and flavorful, with a rail of phenolics serving as the structural guardian, over any obvious freshness. Almost a red of feel, suggesting an age-worthiness. Weight, depth and oomph. From biodynamically grown grapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736083362155,"sku":"SK12654407","price":33.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2024_Castagna_Allegro_Rose_750ml_4f7f4f5f-0b98-4710-9fc3-20c507c14e0c.png?v=1780389796"},{"product_id":"2022-castagna-chenin-blanc-750ml","title":"2022 Castagna Chenin Blanc 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eCastagna's goal is to craft wines that reflect their terroir, blending old-world style with new-world fruit. They are fully certified organic and biodynamic and are among Australia's select few invited to join La Renaissance des Appellations, a prestigious organic association founded by biodynamic pioneer Nicolas Joly. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir Ingenue Viognier showcases ripe white peach intertwined with sea spray minerals and the scent of sweet pea. Mandarin acidity winds through the palate, revealing hints of fennel, musk, and lotus. Despite its fruity and floral nose, this wine emphasizes minerality and structure, delivering freshness and exceeding expectations for a white wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736083394923,"sku":"SK21301206","price":88.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2021_Castagna_Chenin_Blanc_750ml.png?v=1780389797"},{"product_id":"2021-castagna-adams-rib-white-chardonnay-750ml","title":"2021 Castagna Adam's Rib White Chardonnay 750ml","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"815\"\u003eThe 2021 Castagna \u003cem data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"320\"\u003eAdam’s Rib White\u003c\/em\u003e is a distinctive, artisanal expression of Chardonnay from Beechworth — a region celebrated for producing some of Australia’s most refined and terroir-driven cool-climate wines. Crafted by the visionary Julian Castagna, Adam’s Rib White sits alongside the estate’s flagship releases, offering a more playful yet deeply characterful interpretation of Chardonnay that remains true to the Castagna philosophy: biodynamic farming, minimal intervention, and an unwavering focus on purity and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"1099\"\u003eThe 2021 vintage in Beechworth delivered ideal conditions for Chardonnay — cool nights, a long ripening period and pristine fruit quality. These conditions allowed the grapes to develop lifted aromatics, tight acidity and layered complexity, giving the wine both vibrancy and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1387\"\u003eThe bouquet opens with aromas of white peach, nectarine, Meyer lemon and green apple, intertwined with notes of jasmine, wet stone and delicate flint. Hints of almond meal, brioche and subtle spice emerge with time in the glass, reflecting gentle oak handling and extended lees contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1830\"\u003eOn the palate, the 2021 Adam’s Rib White is elegant, textural and beautifully poised. A core of citrus and stone fruit sits within a fine, creamy structure, supported by bright natural acidity that drives the wine’s line and length. Nuances of hazelnut, mineral chalkiness and faint smoke add sophistication, while the wine’s biodynamic origins contribute a sense of energy and vitality. The finish is long, savoury and refreshingly precise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1832\" data-end=\"2057\"\u003eApproachable now yet structured enough to evolve gracefully over the next 5–8 years, this is a compelling and artisanal Chardonnay showcasing the quiet brilliance of Beechworth terroir and Castagna’s meticulous craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2059\" data-end=\"2199\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2059\" data-end=\"2070\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beechworth, Victoria\u003cbr data-start=\"2091\" data-end=\"2094\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2094\" data-end=\"2106\"\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chardonnay\u003cbr data-start=\"2117\" data-end=\"2120\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2120\" data-end=\"2132\"\u003eFarming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Biodynamic\u003cbr data-start=\"2143\" data-end=\"2146\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2146\" data-end=\"2158\"\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~13%\u003cbr data-start=\"2163\" data-end=\"2166\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2166\" data-end=\"2186\"\u003eDrinking Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e Now – 2030\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2201\" data-end=\"2372\"\u003eA vibrant, expressive and thoughtfully crafted Chardonnay — a superb example of Castagna’s ability to marry texture, purity and terroir in a beautifully distinctive style.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736083427691,"sku":"SK693ba47ed1d9d","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/Castagna_Adam_s_Rib_White_Chardonnay_750ml.jpg?v=1767586169"},{"product_id":"2024-savaterre-pinot-noir-750ml","title":"2024 Savaterre Pinot Noir 750ml","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eOverview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe 2024 Savaterre Pinot Noir is a deeply expressive and finely sculpted wine from one of Beechworth’s most acclaimed producers. Crafted with minimal intervention and absolute attention to detail, this vintage reflects the region’s cool-climate precision and the estate’s hallmark intensity. It is a Pinot Noir of depth, texture, and quiet power — complex yet beautifully poised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVineyard and Winemaking\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eGrown at high elevation in the granitic foothills of Beechworth, the Savaterre vineyard benefits from long, cool ripening conditions that yield fruit of exceptional concentration and natural acidity. Handpicked grapes were fermented with indigenous yeasts, including a proportion of whole bunches to enhance aromatic lift and structural nuance. Gentle extraction preserved finesse, while maturation in fine French oak barriques over 18 months contributed layers of complexity without overwhelming the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe bouquet opens with dark cherry, raspberry, and wild strawberry, layered with rose petal, spice, and subtle earthy notes. The palate is richly textured yet refined, showing vibrant red and black fruits, savoury herbs, and fine mineral threads. Silky but persistent tannins guide the wine toward a long, seamless finish marked by clarity and drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle and Character\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThis vintage captures Savaterre’s signature style — powerful without excess, elegant without fragility. It combines purity, tension, and layered detail, offering both immediate allure and significant potential for development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eCellaring and Pairing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eSuperb now for its aromatic vibrancy, yet structured to evolve gracefully over 10–15 years. Ideal pairings include duck breast, mushroom ragout, roast pork, or dishes featuring truffle and earthy herbs, complementing the wine’s depth and savoury dimension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eStructure, structure, structure ... in a top year like 2021, the winemaker has chosen to deliver a pinot noir for the ages, aka, the cellar. Tight as a drum, it quietly unwinds with air bringing redcurrant, cranberry, sour cherry, stems and dried herbs with signature Aussie bush scents. Tannins play a forceful role at this early stage, finishing dry with a touch of savoury, amaro-style bitterness. It will pay to be patient with this one\u003c\/span\u003e. Rated : \u003cstrong\u003e96 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJeni Port \u003c\/span\u003e- Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a delicious, juicy, fragrant wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLifted aroma of dewy rose petal, sour cherry, pomegranate, raspberry and ripe red berry fruits, exotic spices with a subtle gamey truffle finish. Pure, focused and precise with great length, texture and persistence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn elegant wine of depth, complexity and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease open this wine and decant a few hours before enjoyment as this wine continues to evolve and reveal its nuances over many hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eStructure, structure, structure ... in a top year like 2021, the winemaker has chosen to deliver a pinot noir for the ages, aka, the cellar. Tight as a drum, it quietly unwinds with air bringing redcurrant, cranberry, sour cherry, stems and dried herbs with signature Aussie bush scents. Tannins play a forceful role at this early stage, finishing dry with a touch of savoury, amaro-style bitterness. It will pay to be patient with this one\u003c\/span\u003e. Rated : \u003cstrong\u003e96 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJeni Port \u003c\/span\u003e- Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a delicious, juicy, fragrant wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLifted aroma of dewy rose petal, sour cherry, pomegranate, raspberry and ripe red berry fruits, exotic spices with a subtle gamey truffle finish. 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The wine is dry in style with an alcohol level of 13.5%.\u003cbr\u003eThe drinking window indicated for this vintage is 2024–2037.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes (Critic Extracts)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames Suckling\u003cbr\u003eAromas of lemon peel, flint, grapefruit and river stones. The palate is medium-bodied with high-tension acidity, giving notes of lime curd, beeswax and lanolin.\u003cbr\u003eDrink or hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTom Cannavan (94\/100)\u003cbr\u003eBiodynamic certified, barrel-fermented with 20% new oak. Aromas of seeds, nuts, dukkah, orange and natural yeast notes. 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This wine expresses the elegance of Italian varietals with the structure and depth of Australian terroir. The bouquet opens with notes of wild cherry, black plum, dried herbs, spice, and hints of cured meat. On the palate, it’s savoury and textured, with layered dark fruit, dusty tannins, earthy undertones, and a persistent, mineral-driven finish. A serious, age-worthy wine with finesse and personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Castagna\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCastagna is one of the leading producers of the Beechworth region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1997, Julian and Carolann Castagna packed up their city life and moved into and caravan on a bare patch of dirt in the Beechworth region of north-east Victoria. Farmed biodynamically from the get go, the Castagnas planted their vineyard with a view to making complex Syrah in the mode of Cote-Rotie and savoury, structural Italian varieties that could compete with their European counterparts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a wildly successful family business that they have built, with son Adam stepping into the winemaking role and a sea of adoring wine collectors awaiting each new release. Castagna wines are true wines of terroir. They taste of where they come from as do all of the great wines of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736131400043,"sku":"SK11756555","price":89.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2014CastagnaUnSegretoSangioveseSyrah750ml-2_8add2218-f615-48ba-95b3-ef271a6586f3.jpg?v=1767587652"},{"product_id":"2014-castagna-la-chiave-750ml","title":"2014 Castagna La Chiave 750ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eminor cellar scuffed labels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCrafted in Beechworth, Victoria, La Chiave is Castagna’s expression of Sangiovese through a biodynamic lens. This 2014 vintage showcases purity and restraint, reflecting the winery’s commitment to minimal intervention and site-driven character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe nose offers aromas of red cherry, dried herbs, leather, and rose petals. On the palate, it is medium-bodied and savoury, with notes of sour cherry, earthy spice, and fine tannins that build a firm yet elegant structure. The finish is long and poised, marked by lifted acidity and classic varietal definition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis wine pairs beautifully with roasted meats, game birds, and tomato-based pasta dishes. 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Made from biodynamically grown fruit, the wine is fermented with wild yeasts and matured in French oak, showcasing purity and natural elegance. Aromas of black cherry, dark plum, violets, and pepper are layered with hints of spice and earthy minerality. On the palate, it is vibrant and medium to full-bodied, with silky tannins, balanced acidity, and a lingering finish of dark berries and fine savoury spice. This vintage reflects both finesse and power, rewarding careful cellaring or immediate enjoyment with sophisticated cuisine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736131465579,"sku":"SK16195809","price":109.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2014CastagnaGenesisSyrah750ml_0a89b1b6-39c7-4c12-9ce3-b5bd08728a8f.jpg?v=1767587654"},{"product_id":"2010-giaconda-estate-vineyard-chardonnay-750ml","title":"2010 Giaconda Estate Vineyard Chardonnay 750ml","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col lg:flex-row mb-8\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lg:w-3\/5 lg:pl-6\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cms-block font-arial mt-8 font-arial\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmslanding__text-section\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Chardonnay - James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion 2014. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine of the year and best Chardonnay - Nick Stock, Good Wine Guide 2013.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine of the year - Phillip Rich, Financial Review Magazine, 30 November 2012.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur first Chardonnay completely fermented and aged underground in the cave. This means a slower and more even ageing process, combined with the cooler season this has resulted in a wine with very long ageing potential. The wine has a signature nose of matchstick and meal with powerful underlying minerality. While similar in style to 2008 this wine is a little more racy with slightly less oak showing at this stage. The palate is highly refined and harks back to some of our best vintages from the 90s. The fruit is powerful but very well integrated with the other components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"This is an unbelievable wine that will only grow in stature over the coming years. As for comparison to previous vintages? The best until now was the 2018, but the 2021 is tighter, more focused and even, if you can believe it, longer. My heart (and money) is here, by a whisker. What a phenomenal wine. 100 points.\" - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ccite\u003eErin Larkin The Wine Advocate\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmslanding__image-desc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736134578539,"sku":"SK74062421","price":495.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2010_Giaconda_Estate_Vineyard_Chardonnay_750ml_cdf4afbb-f720-4223-ad12-f60abc2aaaef.webp?v=1767587768"},{"product_id":"giaconda-estate-vineyard-chardonnay","title":"2017 Giaconda Estate Vineyard Chardonnay 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2017 is a stellar year for chardonnay from an excellent growing season. Gold with a vivid green edge. 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A powerful impact on the palate with endless depth as you peel back the layers; funky reduction then a creamy textured element followed by mineral notes of wet river pebbles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrinking Window: 2017-2027\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMultilayered, fresh and elegant with tremendous persistence that finishes with strong mineral aromatics. The sheer audacity of this wine is awe inspiring, it drills a hole through your palate, taking no prisoners, it's on a mission to fly the banner for grand old-world chardonnays that have poise and sophistication.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736135299435,"sku":"SK12043565","price":595.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/yasuotu_1_5.webp?v=1767587794"},{"product_id":"castagna-sparkling-genesis-syrah-2009","title":"2015 Castagna Sparkling Genesis Syrah 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a serious Sparkling Red. The nose is deep and compelling; black, brooding, with hints of sweet ripe, cherry-to-plum fruit, then sweet leather – old leather, with a lick of boot polish that smells both intriguing and inviting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen come notes of cracked black pepper and dried thyme, with just a touch of star anise. The palate is supple, earthen, rich and round with a fine dry spice – vibrant and alive, with a long savoury finish. It has zero dosage, very well balanced, the fruit and tannin deliver wonderful fruit sweetness, and is best served just a bit below room temperature, certainly not cold. A wine of spicy complexity and structured elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Zero dosage sparkling syrah. Meaty, rich and round sparkling red with tight bubbles. …Very good, moreish line of saline acidity underlying. Character filled. So complex. 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The winemaking remains consistent with previous vintages: hand-picked, lightly crushed, then basket pressed, fermented wild in oak in the gravity-flow cellar, matured for 18+ months in French oak (30% new), with 100% malolactic fermentation. The 2021 is backward and flinty at this stage, with a staggering flow of flavor across the palate. It has penetrating characters of saffron, yellow peach, preserved citrus, red apple skins, brine, crushed shells and Indian root spice. I acknowledge that I have a blind spot for high-quality oak. It is present here, but it is seamlessly integrated into and matched by the potency of the fruit presence. This is an unbelievable wine that will only grow in stature over the coming years. As for comparison to previous vintages? The best until now was the 2018, but the 2021 is tighter, more focused and even, if you can believe it, longer. My heart (and money) is here, by a whisker. 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Plum and black cherry fruits are lifted and concentrated with fine, velvety tannins tying everything together seamlessly. Four years old and there’s so much vinous life still to enjoy.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul data-sourcepos=\"11:1-15:0\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-sourcepos=\"14:1-15:0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96 points from James Halliday\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-sourcepos=\"9:1-9:99\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736144736619,"sku":"SK50813527","price":38.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2019SerengaleVineyardMerlot-Cabernet750ml.jpg?v=1767588166"},{"product_id":"2009-castagna-genesis-syrah-500ml-copy","title":"2013 Castagna Genesis Syrah 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"A wonderfully lively wine with graceful, savory fruit dancing across a smooth palate. A refreshing change from heavily oaked examples! It boasts a supple, velvety texture and pure red fruit flavors, complemented by subtle, spicy oak. Simply delightful.\" \u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003eTina Gellie\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This savory, whole-cluster style seamlessly integrates stalky notes with vibrant fruit. I admire the perfumed, fruity character on the palate, showing elegant maturity.\" \u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003eRoger Jones\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"There’s a delightful energy and charm to this medium-bodied wine, featuring raspberry-red fruit with hints of spice. It surprises with evolving tannins and vibrant acidity, standing out among bolder, more traditional wines. A sophisticated and welcome surprise.\" \u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnthony Rose\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cmslanding__image-title\"\u003eTOP VINTAGES\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmslanding__image-desc\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2015, 2014, \u003cstrong\u003e2013\u003c\/strong\u003e, 2012, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2002, 2001, 1999. Not made in 2011, 2007 and 2003.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrinking Window: 2025-2033\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736146538859,"sku":"SK81551074","price":120.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/castagna.jpg?v=1767588247"},{"product_id":"2015-castagna-genesis-syrah-750ml","title":"2015 Castagna Genesis Syrah 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"A wonderfully lively wine with graceful, savory fruit dancing across a smooth palate. A refreshing change from heavily oaked examples! It boasts a supple, velvety texture and pure red fruit flavors, complemented by subtle, spicy oak. Simply delightful.\" \u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003eTina Gellie\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This savory, whole-cluster style seamlessly integrates stalky notes with vibrant fruit. I admire the perfumed, fruity character on the palate, showing elegant maturity.\" \u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003eRoger Jones\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"There’s a delightful energy and charm to this medium-bodied wine, featuring raspberry-red fruit with hints of spice. It surprises with evolving tannins and vibrant acidity, standing out among bolder, more traditional wines. A sophisticated and welcome surprise.\" \u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnthony Rose\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cmslanding__image-title\"\u003eTOP VINTAGES\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmslanding__image-desc\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2015\u003c\/strong\u003e, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2002, 2001, 1999. Not made in 2011, 2007 and 2003.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom Beechworth, Australia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrinking Window: \u003cspan\u003e2023-2027\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 points Ned Goodwin MW winecompanion.com.au\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736153518443,"sku":"SK60759436","price":99.75,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/castagna_2015_ffffa49a-1bd9-4d3a-8e40-a8b88b72697c.jpg?v=1767588489"},{"product_id":"2019-castagna-adams-rib-white-chardonnay-750ml","title":"2019 Castagna Adam's Rib White Chardonnay 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ymprivateaccess\"\u003e“Spicy, lively, intense. Not sure why we don’t pay wines like this more attention.”  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCampbell Mattinson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eChardonnay with Viognier. “Spice laden flavours, fleshy, round, slick, long with preserved orange, ginger, stone fruits galore. It potent and confident, a serious, lush white yet finishes with powdery texture and juicy acidity. Great, bolder white.” ~ Mike Bennie in Wine Front\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Castagna\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCastagna is one of the leading producers of the Beechworth region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn 1997, Julian and Carolann Castagna packed up their city life and moved into and caravan on a bare patch of dirt in the Beechworth region of north-east Victoria. Farmed biodynamically from the get go, the Castagnas planted their vineyard with a view to making complex Syrah in the mode of Cote-Rotie and savoury, structural Italian varieties that could compete with their European counterparts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt's a wildly successful family business that they have built, with son Adam stepping into the winemaking role and a sea of adoring wine collectors awaiting each new release. Castagna wines are true wines of terroir. They taste of where they come from as do all of the great wines of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736159744363,"sku":"SK83065064","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2019_Castagna_Adam_s_Rib_Chardonnay_750ml.jpg?v=1767588700"},{"product_id":"2022-castagna-growers-selection-chardonnay-750ml","title":"2022 Castagna Grower's Selection Chardonnay 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“Pleasing, fresh scents of lemon-lime, faint oyster shell, sense of ‘minerals’, talc and green apple. Palate is lightly crunchy, just the faintest bit toasty, some waxiness to texture, finishes with a smudge of halva-like sweet nuttiness and a little stickiness. Moreish kind of savoury-styled wine.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWinefront\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA classic Beechworth Chardonnay, straw-gold with a green tinge: aromas of hazelnut, yellow peach, and nuances of matchstick mingled with spicy-oak notes of ginger and orange zest; the attack is full of rich, peach and nectarine fruit flavours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736159777131,"sku":"SK69111155","price":58.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2022_Castagna_Grower_s_Selection_Chardonnay_750ml_daf97998-1385-4a86-8d09-4d0c97f5ef43.jpg?v=1767588701"},{"product_id":"2021-castagna-roussanne-750ml","title":"2021 Castagna Growers Selection Roussanne 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt’s rich in steaming baking aromas. Flavours are even richer and denser, bold and bitter-sweet. It’s a forward, full-bodied style of white wine. Bitter oregano oil, orange peel, honey, ginger… Very seductive Roussanne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0 note1\"\u003eCritic tasting note: (2021 vintage) \"Golden yellow in appearance. The nose is aromatic and lush, with aromas of apple tart, poached pears and lemon confit. The palate is medium-bodied with finely integrated acidity, giving notes of orange blossoms, honeysuckle, tea leaves and apricots. Textural and generous with a underlying tension. Very good. Drink or hold.\" -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Baked apples, buttery shortbread. Lemon tart. Nuts. It’s rich in steaming baking aromas. Flavours are even richer and denser, bold and bitter-sweet. It’s a forward, full-bodied style of white wine. Bitter oregano oil, orange peel, honey, ginger. Heavy load of flavours. Cinnamon with alcoholic warmth finish the taste and boost the spicy feeling. But it’s alright as fruit intensity can handle it. There’s a decent spike in acidity at the end that pushes through the low-sitting, coating layer of flavours. Very seductive Roussanne.” ~ Mike Bennie in Wine Front\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736160039275,"sku":"SK14805709","price":59.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2021_Castagna_Growers_Selection_Roussanne_750ml.jpg?v=1767588711"},{"product_id":"2016-castagna-sauvage-750ml","title":"2016 Castagna Sauvage 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eDrinking Window: 2027-2034\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVarieties: Syrah, Sangiovese, Nebbiolo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOn the nose we see\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003esmoked sweet meats, boysenberry, darker cherry, kirsch doused with an Indian spice packet of star anise, clove and cardamon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the mouth it has beautifully\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eperfumed, fruity element\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003ewith\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eenergy and verve adding complexity to the medium-bodied, textured raspberry red fruit.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe now familiar Castagna tannins are exceptionally fine with dusty, spicy oak and lovely fresh acidity. Not quite Genesis but a wine of amazing value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Castagna\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCastagna is one of the leading producers of the Beechworth region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn 1997, Julian and Carolann Castagna packed up their city life and moved into and caravan on a bare patch of dirt in the Beechworth region of north-east Victoria. Farmed biodynamically from the get go, the Castagnas planted their vineyard with a view to making complex Syrah in the mode of Cote-Rotie and savoury, structural Italian varieties that could compete with their European counterparts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt's a wildly successful family business that they have built, with son Adam stepping into the winemaking role and a sea of adoring wine collectors awaiting each new release. Castagna wines are true wines of terroir. They taste of where they come from as do all of the great wines of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736160399723,"sku":"SK65489154","price":64.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2016_Castagna_Sauvage_750ml.jpg?v=1767588712"},{"product_id":"2019-castagna-genesis-syrah-750ml","title":"2019 Castagna Genesis Syrah 750ml","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-353579c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"353579c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe finest syrah in Australia, if not the New World. At least if the measuring stick is the Northern Rhone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe finest syrah in Australia, if not the New World. At least if the measuring stick is the Northern Rhone. A warm year, but with no dearth of freshness, nor aromatic fireworks. Think violets, salumi, blueberries, crushed clove, mace and Chinese five spice. The tannins, a beautiful weave from fore to aft. A little more astringent, perhaps, than the finest vintages, but this biodynamically certified expression will age beautifully across the mid-term. Best after 2025. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e~ Ned Goodwin MW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736160432491,"sku":"SK75117911","price":85.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2019_Castagna_Genesis_Syrah_750ml.jpg?v=1767588714"},{"product_id":"2019-castagna-la-chiave-750ml","title":"2019 Castagna La Chiave 750ml","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe triumphant Sangio of Beechworth…Vibrant, moreish, delicious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sangiovese in 2018 has both seriousness and structure.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLa Chiave\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a powerful yet delicate wine with a mesmerising perfume. It has great depth with a gravel-like tannin structure in the mouth which I think holds its own with great examples of the variety from Tuscany and shows more than a touch of old-world charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eThe triumphant Sangio of Beechworth…Vibrant, moreish, delicious.\u003c\/em\u003e” ~\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMike Bennie in Wine Front.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“A wine that I have been particularly drawn to over the last few vintages, rather than beseeched to love by the earlier ones. Yet things take time to coalesce, particularly when the missives at Castagna are aimed at a world class target, rather than merely a local one. Succulent red fruit accents are bound by a sinuous tannic twine, doused in marjoram, mint, sandalwood, thyme and lavender, as it etches the palate. Some altitudinal freshness backs up the rear, towing the wine long while pulling the saliva forth in preparation for the next glass. This is very fine domestic Sangiovese.” ~ \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cb\u003eNed Goodwin MW\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736160465259,"sku":"SK22065750","price":88.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2019_Castagna_La_Chiave_750ml.jpg?v=1767588715"},{"product_id":"2022-giaconda-estate-vineyard-chardonnay-750ml","title":"2022 Giaconda Estate Vineyard Chardonnay 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAustralia’s first 100-point score awarded to a white table wine!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 Giaconda Chardonnay Estate Vineyard delivers remarkable intensity, focus, and energy in a compact yet powerful expression. Aromas of nectarine and musky peach skin leap from the glass, beautifully complemented by the refined influence of French oak and a striking flinty edge. Its lush, almost chewy texture is perfectly balanced by a vibrant streak of mouth-watering acidity, leading to a tight, exceptionally long finish. A true standout, elevating the bar set by the outstanding 2021 vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-attribute__item-key\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinery\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eGiaconda Vineyard \u0026amp; Winery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-attribute__item-key\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal(s)\u003c\/strong\u003e: Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-attribute__item-key\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-attribute__item-value\"\u003e750mL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-attribute__item-key\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-attribute__item-value\"\u003eAustralia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-attribute__item-key\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eState\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-attribute__item-value\"\u003eVictoria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-attribute__item-key\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Beechworth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-attribute__item-key\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-attribute__item-value\"\u003e2022\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-attribute__item-key\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlc\/Vol\u003c\/strong\u003e: 13.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-attribute__item-key\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-attribute__item-key\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClosure Type\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-attribute__item-value\"\u003eScrew Cap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-attribute__item-value\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking Window\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan\u003e2024-2042\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmslanding__image-desc\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0 note1 show\"\u003eCritic tasting note: (2022 vintage) \"The nose is mineral- and saline-driven, with expressive stone fruit aromas supported by notes of flint, grapefruit pith, shortbread cookies and graphite. The palate is giving and expressive, with high-tension acidity, a generous mouthfeel and a long-lasting finish. Exceptionally well balanced, with a high level of sophistication. Excellent. Drink or hold. Screw cap.\" -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmslanding__text-section\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736174981483,"sku":"SK53018047","price":495.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/Giaconda_Estate_Vineyard_Chardonnay_750ml_68e16238-59a8-4d22-a686-1522814a0dff.webp?v=1767588911"},{"product_id":"2023-savaterre-chardonnay-750ml","title":"2023 Savaterre Chardonnay 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eSavaterre really needs little introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom their vineyard on the Beechworth-Wangaratta Road, just across from Giaconda, Keppell Smith produces some of Australia's most powerful and sought-after Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe location, alongside Keppell's refreshing and rigorous vineyard and winemaking principles, makes each Savaterre release perfectly poised to stand among the great Chardonnay wines of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 release is a firm reminder of this. In the glass, this is about as good as Chardonnay gets. As always with this wine, there is a limited quantity, and it rarely lasts on the shelf beyond the week of release. 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In the mouth, very intense flavours of tightly focused but generously proportioned citrus\/grapefruit and smoked charcuterie—impressively deep and very long-lasting. A great chardonnay of terrific refinement and formidable power. 16 Feb 2025\" - \u003cstrong\u003e98 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e, Huon Hooke, The Real Review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eA double wow kind of chardonnay, such is the level of deep concentration and the purity of flavour and delivery. Shows a sophisticated side, complex in construction and taste, led by white peach, nectarine, grapefruit pith and peel, spice and a savoury almond influence that lifts both aromatically and flavour-wise. Walks, as ever, a fine line between generosity and fineness, the latter winning the day with some scintillating tangy acid drive in place. And the best part? This still has a long, long journey ahead.\" - \u003cstrong\u003e97\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePoints\u003c\/strong\u003e, Jeni Port, Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736190284139,"sku":"SK74543765","price":114.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2023SavaterreChardonnay750mL.jpg?v=1767589236"},{"product_id":"2023-giaconda-estate-vineyard-pinot-noir-750ml","title":"2023 Giaconda Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eALLOCATION ONLY - 1 bottle per order\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCall it nostalgia but this pinot reminds me of the late blooming 1989 and the deliciously perfumed 1995, combined! A potpourri of rose petal, red summer berries, roasted beetroot with an overlay of oak smoke and peat sitting nicely in the background, alongside a lighter touch of stem influence. Beautifully controlled tannins, redolent red berries and the essential textural roundness completes the package. Absolutely delicious and moreish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol: 13.8%\u003cbr\u003eClosure: Cork\u003cbr\u003eCellaring: 3-12 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Beautifully balanced Pinot Noir with strawberry, raspberry, red cherry, hint chinotto fruits, fine chalky\/al dente textures. Wonderful voluminous Pinot Noir with superb concentration and mineral torque. One of the finest of the 2021 Australian vintage.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAndrew Caillard MW\u003cbr\u003eThe Vintage Journal\u003cbr\u003e2021 Estate Pinot Noir\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Long and laye slowly unfolding earthy, meaty scents of small berries, citrus oil, sweet cherries and underbrush. Becoming smooth and velvety, its pristine palate effortlessly combines small berry, plum and cherry flavour with tight-grained polished oak and slatey tannins, finishing with drive, balance and a savoury aspect.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJeremy Oliver\u003cbr\u003eAustralian Wine Annual\u003cbr\u003e2017 Estate Pinot Noir\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Artfully balanced and focused, this exceptional pinot reveals a deeply floral and earthy bouquet whose heady perfume of dark cherries, plums and charcuterie meat undertones reveals cranberry-like nuances. It’s long and elegant...\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJeremy Oliver\u003cbr\u003eAustralian Wine Annual\u003cbr\u003e2012 Estate Pinot Noir\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736190775659,"sku":"SK72924414","price":148.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2021GiacondaEstateVineyardPinotNoir750mL_3151f56a-e484-466c-a73b-52db787e6f89.jpg?v=1767589252"},{"product_id":"2022-giaconda-beechworth-nebbiolo-750ml-1","title":"2022 Giaconda Beechworth Nebbiolo 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA powerful fruit-laden Nebbiolo that lifts this wine to a new high. Dark plums and cherries, violets, dewy rose petals at dawn and a zephyr of melted tar fills the glass. A sensory joy. Gobs of black fruit fill the palate, and a cavalcade of fine, drying tannins escort the wine on a long and enjoyable journey.  As the vines mature this release is certainly worthy of Giaconda’s best Nebbiolo release to date.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2022\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol: 14.5%\u003cbr\u003eClosure: Cork \u003cbr\u003eCellaring: 5-20 years\u003cbr\u003eSource: Beechworth GI\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine making should be subtle and always seek balance - this should never seek to dominate the Terroir or characteristics of any given vintage. Giaconda wines are hand-crafted according to basically a natural wine making process. To us this means indigenous yeasts are employed for fermentation, natural bacteria for Malolactic fermentation, French oak barrel ageing, minimal sulphur additions, and no filtration before bottling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the red wines, a combination of whole bunch and de-stemmed crushed fruit is transferred to large concrete tanks for fermentation. These wines remain on skins for an extended period to develop softer, finer tannins and more complexity; before being basket pressed and transferred to French oak barrels (up to 40% new in some cases) for ageing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur wines are aged in French oak for almost two years - deep underground in the granite maturation cave, which can be seen below. This cave offers optimal conditions for fermentation and ageing with a stable temperature of 16 degrees centigrade and naturally high humidity all year round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736190808427,"sku":"SK80979175","price":139.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2022_Giaconda_Beechworth_Nebbiolo_750ml_8d3a8eac-83e5-44c9-b989-f4f49500ecf1.jpg?v=1767589254"},{"product_id":"2023-giaconda-estate-vineyard-roussanne-750ml","title":"2023 Giaconda Estate Vineyard Roussanne 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe amphitheatre block shines through in this vintage, creating a kaleidoscope of perfume and intense flavour that is most enticing. Opulence is here in the form of honeysuckle, ripe fig, white peach, and a touch of apricot, wrapped in just the right amount of acidity to ensure the creaminess and roundness are not lost. The hero of this wine is the hidden gem, carrying all on its shoulders a perfectly judged phenolic structure. This not only lifts the wine but will ensure it ages\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexceptionally \u003c\/span\u003ewell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol: 14.0%\u003cbr\u003eClosure: Screw cap\u003cbr\u003eCellaring: 3-15 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Complex and engaging, and specifically, I like the core of flint and bright acidity it offers, to counterbalance the richness and spice on offer here.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Gary Walsh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Wine Front\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2023 Estate Vineyard Roussanne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736190841195,"sku":"SK97209267","price":115.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2023_Giaconda_Estate_Vineyard_Roussanne_7008fb30-abcd-4715-8bdc-31eb92cf683e.jpg?v=1767589255"},{"product_id":"2022-giaconda-nantua-shiraz-750ml","title":"2022 Giaconda Nantua 'Les Deux' Shiraz 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eBright red cherry and roasted beetroot compete with exotic spices of white pepper, cinnamon, and sandalwood. There is a hint of briar and stem influence with damp undergrowth notes adding to an evolving bouquet. The palate is soft and creamy. A mid-weight wine with fine tannins and a cleansing acid spine ensuring freshness. It's one of those wines that clearly falls into the camp of shiraz but wanting to masquerade as a pinot. Delightfully quaffable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol: 13.8%\u003cbr\u003eClosure: Screw cap\u003cbr\u003eCellaring: 3-10 years\u003cbr\u003eSource: Beechworth GI\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother cool ripening season has delivered delicately spiced shiraz. This wine has been made from select parcels of fruit sourced from the exceptional Warner Vineyard.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2022 is medium-bodied and already approachable as a young wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Medium-deep red with a good tint of purple and a sweetly ripe, almost slightly jammy aroma with lots of Rhône-ish spices adding to the lifted perfume. Cloves, pepper, mace and other spices, flowing through a long and elegant palate. More bunchy the longer it was in the glass, and very detailed. A very stylish shiraz indeed, drinking superbly already.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eHuon Hooke\u003cbr\u003eThe Real Review\u003cbr\u003e2019 Nantua Shiraz\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736190873963,"sku":"SK64120851","price":65.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2022_Giaconda_Nantua_Shiraz_750ml_2cb66150-5701-4779-85c8-899206589123.jpg?v=1767589257"},{"product_id":"2024-sorrenberg-gamay-750ml","title":"2024 Sorrenberg Gamay 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eSorrenberg Vineyard, a 3-hectare estate in Beechworth, is renowned for its biodynamic wines. Since 1985, the vineyard has been producing exceptional Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Gamay, with a focus on sustainable practices and traditional winemaking methods in French Barriques. 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The wine reflects Castagna’s philosophy of minimal intervention and site expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOn the nose, it opens with aromas of wild red cherry, dried rose petals, herbs, earthy spice, and subtle tobacco. The palate is medium-bodied and structured, with flavours of sour cherry, black plum, clove, and a whisper of smoked meat. The Syrah lends depth and savoury edge, while Sangiovese adds lifted acidity and brightness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTannins are fine and integrated, guiding the wine to a persistent finish with notes of mineral, spice, and dried herbs. Elegant yet powerful, this vintage showcases graceful maturity and remarkable balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIdeal for pairing with duck, mushroom dishes, slow-roasted meats, or aged cheese. Decanting is recommended. 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They taste of where they come from as do all of the great wines of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736196018539,"sku":"SK30230344","price":89.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2012_Castagna_Un_Segreto_Sangiovese_Syrah_750ml.png?v=1767589444"},{"product_id":"2019-castagna-un-segreto-sangiovese-syrah-750ml","title":"2019 Castagna Un Segreto Sangiovese Syrah 750ml","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn archetypal blend, melding the Italian story with the new frontier, manifests as sangiovese and syrah. While some blends are mishmashes, this works exceptionally well.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-widget_type=\"heading.default\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-id=\"353579c\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-353579c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-widget_type=\"woocommerce-product-content.default\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-id=\"d1f84e8\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d1f84e8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-woocommerce-product-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn archetypal blend, melding the Italian story with the new frontier, manifests as sangiovese and syrah. While some blends are mishmashes, this works exceptionally well. Riffs on lilac, licorice root, beef stock, cinnamon oak and red to blue fruit allusions, with a perk of tannic edginess and acid brightness across the finish. I’d be drinking this mid-weighter across the earlier to mid-term. Wonderful vivacity and versatility all in one. Among the first fully certified biodynamic addresses. Drink or hold.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e~ Ned Goodwin MW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout Castagna\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCastagna is one of the leading producers of the Beechworth region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn 1997, Julian and Carolann Castagna packed up their city life and moved into and caravan on a bare patch of dirt in the Beechworth region of north-east Victoria. Farmed biodynamically from the get go, the Castagnas planted their vineyard with a view to making complex Syrah in the mode of Cote-Rotie and savoury, structural Italian varieties that could compete with their European counterparts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt's a wildly successful family business that they have built, with son Adam stepping into the winemaking role and a sea of adoring wine collectors awaiting each new release. Castagna wines are true wines of terroir. They taste of where they come from as do all of the great wines of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736198377835,"sku":"SK87881928","price":85.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2019_Castagna_Un_Segreto_Sangiovese_Syrah_750ml_9b3bb81b-77da-42b6-8196-65605f07804a.jpg?v=1767589540"},{"product_id":"2022-castagna-ingenue-viognier-750ml","title":"2022 Castagna Ingenue Viognier 750ml","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout The Wine\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eViognier works a treat on the Castagna vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinemaker Adam Castagna perfectly walks that classic Viognier tight-rope of picking early enough to maintain refreshing acidity whilst harnessing the richness and opulence that makes Viognier one of the great white varieties of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's bold. Really bold. The kind of white that offers high impact from first sip. This would 100% sit on the shortlist of Australia's best examples of the variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Castagna\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCastagna is one of the leading producers of the Beechworth region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn 1997, Julian and Carolann Castagna packed up their city life and moved into and caravan on a bare patch of dirt in the Beechworth region of north-east Victoria. Farmed biodynamically from the get go, the Castagnas planted their vineyard with a view to making complex Syrah in the mode of Cote-Rotie and savoury, structural Italian varieties that could compete with their European counterparts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt's a wildly successful family business that they have built, with son Adam stepping into the winemaking role and a sea of adoring wine collectors awaiting each new release. Castagna wines are true wines of terroir. They taste of where they come from as do all of the great wines of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736198934891,"sku":"SK84432150","price":99.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2022_Castagna_Ingenue_Viognier_750ml.jpg?v=1767589564"},{"product_id":"castagna-sparkling-allegro-ancestrale","title":"2018 Castagna Sparkling 'Allegro' Ancestrale Disgorged Pét-Nat 750ml","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“It feels quite complex, a touch savoury, concentrated in flavour and bustling with fine bubbles. Very fine sparkling.”  \u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMike Bennie\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“The wine has considerable weight. Like it seems heavy on the palate. Like some kind of burnished liquid gold. Then a cheeky, gentle, persistent fizz lifts that weight and turns the gravity off. Joy bounces off the top of your mouth, but the good feels go straight on up through the mixing deck. It’s magic.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUnlike most of these bottle-fermented sparkling wines, this one is neither cloudy nor explosive. But it gives more Sgt. Pepper’s Magical Mystery Tour per sip than nearly everything else I know.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNatural? Like that moody, more wintry Lobo, this wine is the work of methodical, respectful, natural-born genius with an acute scientific curiosity. Genius? Sure. If it wasn’t there’d be a helluva lot more of it.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePhillip White – Drinkster\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“Attractive perfume, strawberry kissed with lemon and faint vanilla notes. The palate is creamy yet brisk in acidity, intensity of red berry flavours is inherent but there’s a kick of saline tang in tow. It feels quite complex, a touch savoury, concentrated in flavour and bustling with fine bubbles. Very fine sparkling.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWinefront\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736211517803,"sku":"SK33419992","price":47.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/25.png?v=1767590044"},{"product_id":"2020-brokenwood-pinot-noir","title":"2020 Brokenwood Pinot Noir 750ml","description":"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis wine is normally produced from Brokenwood’s Indigo vineyard located in Beechworth, however, the bushfires of 2020 meant that the fruit was smoke tainted and nothing could be picked. Fortunately, Brokenwood was able to source parcels of fruit from premium growers in Tasmania. Twenty five percent whole bunch fruit was included in the ferment with maturation taking place in French oak barriques for a period of 10 months.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSemi translucent bright dark red colour with black tinged edges and a light crimson hue. A fragrant mix of violets, sour to red cherries and winter strawberries mesh with forest floor, dried herb and spicy cedar notes. Light but powerful and highly moreish, the palate is filled with ripe red cherry and strawberry fruits which are cast against a back drop of fresh herb infusions, forest floor and spicy cedar. Very polished in its feel with a super fine tannin structure it finishes fresh with a long, savoury aftertaste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDrink over the next 5-6 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlc. 13%\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736211911019,"sku":"SK43393961","price":37.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2020BrokenwoodPinotNoir750ml.jpg?v=1767590060"},{"product_id":"2019-giaconda-estate-vineyard-chardonnay-750ml","title":"2019 Giaconda Estate Vineyard Chardonnay 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eExhibits intense characters of white peach, hazelnut, matchstick, lime blossom and subtle notes of tangelo rind. A powerful impact on the palate with endless depth as you peel back the layers; funky reduction then a creamy textured element followed by mineral notes of wet river pebbles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDrinking Window: 2021-2039\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMultilayered, fresh and elegant with tremendous persistence that finishes with strong mineral aromatics. The sheer audacity of this wine is awe inspiring, it drills a hole through your palate, taking no prisoners, it's on a mission to fly the banner for grand old-world chardonnays that have poise and sophistication.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736214008171,"sku":"SK54394092","price":575.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/yasuotu_1_5_838dbb55-db82-437f-941b-7c9c2da7aef8.webp?v=1767590147"},{"product_id":"2018-castagna-genesis-syrah","title":"2018 Castagna Genesis Syrah 750ml","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-353579c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"353579c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProduct Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d1f84e8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-woocommerce-product-content\" data-id=\"d1f84e8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"woocommerce-product-content.default\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2018\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGenesis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis both complex and savoury; a very elegant wine. It is medium-bodied, yet with great length and a very expressive bouquet of spice – cinnamon, nutmeg, star anise – together with cedary nuances, which add complexity. It is very stylish with hints of charcuterie – very nice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“It’s at once meaty, berried and savoury with earthy, brambly things. Indeed, when I write that, it feels like I should say ‘my kinda shiraz’ as a qualifier.” - Mike Bennie in Winefront\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“For me Genesis is indisputably the finest Syrah in the country. An impeccably poised paradigm of eminent drinkability and exceptional taste. Biodynamic certification is one thing, but the detail infused by life’s experiences, far and wide, drinking the world’s great wines, is another. Refined by virtue of long-limbed tannins, dutiful freshness and archetypal cool climatic aromas of lilac, star anise, cardamon, bracken, smoked charcuterie, blueberry green olive and iodine, all impeccably strung across a skein of peppery freshness tailing long. Mercifully, without a skerrick of reduction, the bane of so much domestic gear. But things are becoming warmer, even on the granitic screes of sub-alpine Beechworth. Subsequently Castagna picked the 2018 across a number of passes through the vineyard, ensuring a sum of herbal lift, ripeness, and tension. The extraction, too, a little gentler. Forward and a littler plumper than most years, perhaps, yet I would never think this mid-weighted wine from a hot year unless I was told. Delicious already but will hold and develop nicely across the mid-term.” - \u003c\/em\u003eNed Goodwin MW\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736216629611,"sku":"SK21156357","price":84.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/20_2c76687e-11d0-4e70-9bf1-3f2f03295b38.png?v=1780612914"}],"url":"https:\/\/kingsburycellars.com.au\/collections\/beechworth.oembed?page=2","provider":"Kingsbury Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}