Piollot Colas Mepetit Meunier Champagne
$146.99
In 1986, Roland, Piollot left school to move back to the domaine. He decided to convert 100% of the domaine's production to Champagne production, which is the beginning of Piollot's wines sales.His father Robert, close to nature, left to his son the legacy of working the land and carefully observing the progression of the plants. In 2009, they began converting to organic viticulture, with a total certification in 2014. And recently, we’ve got the DEMETER certification (biodynamie).
Moss Wood Cabernet 2021
$108.79
Established in 1969, Moss Wood is an important, founding estate of the Margaret River wine region in the northern sub–region of Wilyabrup, Western Australia. Clare & Keith Mugford, as winemakers, viticulturalists & proprietors, have been making wine & tending the vineyard at Moss Wood since 1984 & 1979, respectively. Their exacting viticulture ensures the production of high-quality fruit, and they have created a stable of fine wines distinguished by their consistency over each vintage, along with their ability to age superbly.
They looked to the great wines of Bordeaux for inspiration and carefully examined the factors that have made Bordeaux the benchmark for Cabernet Sauvignon.
As they were making wine in Margaret River inspired by those of the Medoc, they felt it was important to consider the Bordeaux environment as opposed to Margaret River’s individualistic climate and terroir. Wine writer Jancis Robinson has called them the Chateau Latour of Australia, and, we might add, for a fraction of what Latour costs.
The 2021 Vintage of Moss Wood's flagship Cabernet Sauvignon contains 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot. There is a core of red and dark fruits, with black currant, cherry, blueberry, and mulberry. They sit over a medium to full body, with bright acidity and soft, well-integrated, svelte, almost chocolate-like tannin. The wine is long and finishes with cedar and toasty oak, with perhaps a touch of star anise. Decanting (or 10 years in the cellar) is highly recommended.
Ardnamurchan Madeira Cask
$114.99
The first ever release of Ardnamurchan Madeira Cask release was produced from 43% Peated Spirit and 57% Unpeated Spirit initially matured in ex-Bourbon and finished in Madeira casks before bottling at 52.%.
Armorik 10 Year Breton Single Malt
$101.99
The Armorik 10 Year is bottled at 46%, in batches of just 5,000 bottles, from a marriage of casks including: Bourbon, Sherry, and Cognac.
SMWS 11.55 A DIFFERENT SHADE OF PEAT
$149.99
A DIFFERENT SHADE OF PEAT
First appearance from this distillery for SMWS Canada!
This 9 year old Highlander was matured in a 2nd fill charred oak hogshead and has an abv of 58.8%.
Flavour profile: Peated
Distilled on: 9 December 2014
Outturn: 306 bottles
SMWS 60.34 CONIFERS IN THE RAIN
$145.99
CONIFERS IN THE RAIN
This 9 year old Highlander was matured in a 2nd fill ex-bourbon ex-bourbon barrel and has an abv of 57.7%.
Flavour profile: Juicy, oak & vanilla
Distilled on: 3 April 2014
Outturn: 117 bottles
SMWS 135.62 AND ME AND MY TRUE LOVE
$233.99
AND ME AND MY TRUE LOVE WILL YET MEET AGAIN
This 16 year old Highlander spent 12 years in an ex-bourbon hogshead before transfer to an HTMC new oak hogshead, and has an abv of 55.1%.
Flavour profile: Spicy & sweet
Distilled on: 30 July 2008
Outturn: 288 bottles
SMWS GASTRONOMIC FUSION
$109.99
GASTRONOMIC FUSION
Sometimes you don’t see things coming and they hit you square in the tasting glass in the most surprising way. The latest among such unexpected moments stems from our clear glass ‘Heresy’ small-batch range, Gastronomic fusion. In many regards, this new arrival is a first for the Society. And whatever you’re expecting, it’s safe to say that this isn’t it! THIS, is a peated single grain whisky... Made from an 8 year old Highland malt from a combination of 1st fill ex-bourbon barrels and 2nd fill ex-bourbon hogsheads, and bottled at 50%.
Distilled on: 7 October 2015
Outturn: 1314 bottles
Jaboulet Domaine Ermitage Blanc
$119.99
Made entirely from roussanne, this legendary vineyard has built its reputation on a single hill that it shares with syrah plantings for the red Ermitage. Sheltered from northerly winds, this south-facing site receives good exposure to the sun while enjoying a Mediterranean climate. Roussanne is named after its ripe skin colour, a reddish-gold pigment that equates to the French word roux (red-brown). The variety is thought to have originated in the northern Rhône Valley, where the majority of modern-day plantings are found because it benefits from the warm temperatures and long sunlight hours it needs to achieve full maturity. The average age of the vines is 50 years. Lush melon, pear and apricot notes are underscored by a buttery vanilla note from the French barriques, with a floral whiff of honeysuckle through the finish. Ideal with wild salmon, halibut and roast chicken.