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Duke's Vineyard, Great Southern Riesling, 2004
Porongurup, Western Australia, Australia
Optimum Drinking: 2010-2012
Reviewer Rating: 91 - James Halliday
Duke's Vineyard is rated a 5 star winery by the leading Australian critic James Halliday; and this tiny, thirst quenching, juicy parcel of Riesling is drinking wonderfully well now.
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Fondreche, Mas Fondreche, 2008
A.O.C. Côtes du Ventoux, Rhône, France
Optimum Drinking: 2010-2012
Reviewer Rating: 88 - CFW
Fondreche’s hugely concentrated 2008 Mas Fondreche is bottled unfiltered from organically farmed vineyards.
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Chatsfield, Reserve Shiraz, 2004
Mount Barker, Western Australia, Australia
Optimum Drinking: 2010-2017
Reviewer Rating: 92 - James Halliday
Chatsfield is a small western Australian vineyard rated 4 Stars by the leading Australian wine critic James Halliday
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3 Drops, Chardonnay, 2005
Mount Barker, Western Australia, Australia
Optimum Drinking: 2010-2012
Reviewer Rating: 90 - James Halliday
This is an extremely elegant and refined Aussie Chardonnay that really stands out from the crowd.
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Domaine Baron, Sauvignon Blanc, 2008
A.O.C. Touraine, Loire Valley, France
Optimum Drinking: 2010
Reviewer Rating: 88 - CFW
Baron's exciting new release of their Loire Sauvignon combines concentrated, mouthwatering fruit with a fine mineral backbone. A wonderfully traditional style.
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Fondreche, Fayard, 2008
A.O.C. Côtes du Ventoux, Rhône, France
Optimum Drinking: 2010-2012
Reviewer Rating: 88 - eRobertParker.com
Fondreche's 2008 Fayard is a rich, heady southern Rhone blend, that has all the class of southern Rhone greats - without the price tag. A great new release of this Members' favourite.
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La Baronne, Le Signal, 2004
Vin de Pays de Hauterive, Languedoc, France
Optimum Drinking: 2010-2014
Reviewer Rating: 93 - CFW
La Baronne’s Signal 2004 was destined for the United States, until we 'stole' a small allocation of this rarely seen gem.
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La Baronne, La Vals Blanc, 2005
Vin de Pays de Hauterive, Languedoc, France
Optimum Drinking: 2010-2013
Reviewer Rating: 91 - CFW
La Baronne’s Las Vals Blanc 2005 is reminiscent of good Verdichio, and leaves the drinker wanting more and more.
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Zucchetto, Puro-Fol Prosecco, 2007
D.O.C. Prosecco, Veneto, Italy
Optimum Drinking: 2010
Reviewer Rating: 91 - CFW
Zucchetto prides itself on being the biggest little Prosecco winery of the region.
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Château Moulinet, 2007
A.O.C. Pomerol, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2010-2018
Reviewer Rating: 91 - CFW
Moulinet has crafted an early drinking fleshy supple wine, a classy Pomerol with bags of red cherry and brambly fruit.
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Bourée, Pernand-Vergelesses Blanc, 2007
A.O.C. Pernand-Vergelesses, Burgundy, France
Reviewer Rating: 90+ - CFW
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Bourée, Beaune 1er Cru les Epenottes, 2006
A.O.C. Beaune 1er Cru, Burgundy, France
Reviewer Rating: 91-92 - CFW
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Champagne Franck Bonville, Brut Vintage, 2005
A.O.C. Champagne, Champagne, France
Reviewer Rating: 91 - CFW
Champagne Bonville’s 2005 shows all the pedigree and class of many more famous Champagne labels, without the hefty price-tag.
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Two Hands, ‘Deer in the Headlights’ Shiraz , 2004
Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia
Optimum Drinking: 2010-2016
Reviewer Rating: 96 - CFW
“Two Hands is a negociant operation run impeccably by Michael Twelftree. It reflects the best that can be sourced from all over South Australia.” eRobertParker.com
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Château La Clotte, 2007
A.O.C. Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2010-2016
Reviewer Rating: 91 - CFW
Château La Clotte's 2006 offers good, honest Bordeaux drinking, with some development still to come.
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Domaine Comtes Lafon, 1er Cru les Duresses, 2005
A.O.C. Monthélie-les-Duresses Premier Cru, Burgundy, France
Optimum Drinking: 2011-2017
Reviewer Rating: 90 - Burghound
Monthélie wines are often described as lesser Volnays at more reasonable prices.
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Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, 2002
A.O.C. Saint-Julien, Bordeaux 2ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2010-2016
Reviewer Rating: 89 - eRobertParker
Château Ducru-Beaucaillou’s 2002 is a delicate and elegant wine that is drinking well know.
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Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion, 2001
A.O.C. Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2010-2015
Reviewer Rating: 92 - eRobertParker.com
Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion's 2001 is a great value introduction to the Graves style.
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Château Génot-Boulanger , Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Folatieres, 2007
A.O.C. Puligny-Montrachet , Burgundy, France
Optimum Drinking: 2010-2015
Reviewer Rating: 92 - CFW
A classic Puligny from old vines, which has add real depth and complexity to this classic Burgundian Chardonnay style.
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Château Leoville Las Cases, Clos du Marquis, 2000
A.O.C. Saint-Julien, Bordeaux 2ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2010-2018
Reviewer Rating: 93 - eRobertParker.com
“Clos de Marquis has always been a reference point for excellent second wines...” eRobertParker.com
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Château Branaire-Ducru, 2000
A.O.C. Saint-Julien, Bordeaux 4ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2010-2020
Reviewer Rating: 94 - eRobertParker.com
Château Branaire-Ducru is a 4th growth Bordeaux very much on the up in recent time.
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The Malbec Collection: Old World Vs New
3 x Vistalba Corte C, Malbec, 2006
3 x Château du Caillau, Malbec, 2007
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Château Giscours, 2000
A.O.C. Margaux, Bordeaux 3ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2010-2020
Reviewer Rating: 93-95 - eRobertParker.com
Château Giscours 2000 is very pure, very stylish and very Margaux. The 2000 is one of the best Giscours in the last 50 years or so.
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Fonseca, Vintage Port, 1985
D.O.C. Douro, Douro, Portugal
Optimum Drinking: 2010
Reviewer Rating: 95 - Wine Spectator
Fonseca's Ports are the most voluptuous, exotic and complex of port styles.
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Taylor’s, Vintage Port, 1980
D.O.C. Douro, Douro, Portugal
Optimum Drinking: 2010-2030
Reviewer Rating: 91 - eRobertParker.com
Taylor’s Vintage Port 1980 is probably the best of the vintage.
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Génot-Boulanger, Corton-Charlemagne , 2007
A.O.C. Corton-Charlemagne, Burgundy, France
Optimum Drinking: 2011-2020
Reviewer Rating: 96 - CFW
Génot-Boulanger's outstanding 2007 Corton-Charlemagne is from a small, south-facing 1/3 ha plot comprising mostly old vine Chardonnay (averaging 50 years old).
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Bourée, Le Chambertin Grand Cru Rouge, 2006
A.O.C. Chambertin Grand Cru Rouge, Burgundy, France
Reviewer Rating: 96 - CFW
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Australian Fine and Rare Collection
2 x Chatsfield Reserve Shiraz 2004
1 x Will Taylor, Cabernet Sauvignon 2003
1 x Two Hands, ‘Deer in the Headlights’ Shiraz 2004
1 x 3 Drops, Chardonnay 2005
1 x Duke’s Vineyard, Great Southern Riesling 2004
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Château d'Yquem, (37.5cl), 1996
A.O.C. Sauternes, Bordeaux 1er Cru Classé supérieur, France
Optimum Drinking: 2010-2050
Reviewer Rating: 95 - eRobertParker.com
Château d'Yquem 1996 was rated 95 points by Robert Parker. (Please note this is a half-bottle.)
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Château Léoville-Barton, 2000
A.O.C. Saint-Julien, Bordeaux 2ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2015-2040
Reviewer Rating: 97 - Wine Spectator
Château Leoville-Barton's 2000 was rated an impressive 97 points by Wine Spectator - a truly great Bordeaux vintage.
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Château Léoville-Barton, 1985
A.O.C. Saint-Julien, Bordeaux 2ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2010-2018
Reviewer Rating: 94 - eRobertParker.com
Château Leoville-Barton's 1985 comes from a good Bordeaux vintage that is drinking at its peak right now.
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Château de Beaucastel, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, 1989
A.O.C. Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône, France
Optimum Drinking: 2010-2020
Reviewer Rating: 97 - eRobertParker.com
Château de Beaucastel is one of the great wines estates in all France.
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Château Lynch-Bages, 1970
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux 5ème Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2010-2016
Reviewer Rating: 94-96 - eRobertParker.com
Château Lynch-Bages 1970 is one of the greatest ever wines from this left bank château.
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Moët et Chandon, Dom Perignon, 1990
A.O.C. Champagne, Champagne, France
Optimum Drinking: 2010 - 2018
Reviewer Rating: 98 - eRobert Parker
Dom Perignon is Moët and Chandon’s top cuvée. A rare Champagne for those very special occasions.
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Château l'Eglise Clinet, 2000
A.O.C. Pomerol, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2010-2035
Reviewer Rating: 96 - eRobertParker.com
"A brilliant 2000." eRobertparker.com
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Château Mouton Rothschild, 1966
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux 1er Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2010-2015
Reviewer Rating: 91 - Wine Spectator
Mouton's 1966 label shows a ram quenching his thirst, no doubt with a glass of the delectable 1966!
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Château Mouton Rothschild, 1966
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux 1er Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2010-2015
Reviewer Rating: 91 - Wine Spectator
Mouton's 1966 label shows a ram quenching his thirst, no doubt with a glass of the delectable 1966!
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Château Haut-Brion, 1-er Cru Classé, 1996
A.O.C. Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2010-2030
Reviewer Rating: 95 - eRobertParker.com
There is a refreshing lack of pretension at Haut-Brion, whose focus seems set purely on producing great wines.
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Château Mouton Rothschild, 1962
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux 1er Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2010-2015
Reviewer Rating: 92 - eRobertParker.com
In general the 1962 bordeaux vintage has been somewhat overshadowed by the legendary 61s. There is no doubting though it was a very good year and prices remain keen.
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Château Mouton Rothschild, 1962
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux 1er Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2010-2015
Reviewer Rating: 92 - eRobertParker.com
In general the 1962 bordeaux vintage has been somewhat overshadowed by the legendary 61s. There is no doubting though it was a very good year and prices remain keen.
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Etienne Sauzet, Montrachet Grand Cru, 1999
A.O.C. Montrachet Grand Cru, Burgundy, France
Optimum Drinking: 2010-2020
Reviewer Rating: 95 - Burghound
Only around 2000 bottles of this legendary wine was ever produced. Le Montrachet - the world’s greatest white wine?
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Château l'Eglise Clinet, 2005
A.O.C. Pomerol, Bordeaux, France
Optimum Drinking: 2017-2040
Reviewer Rating: 100 - eRobertParker.com
L'Eglise Clinet 2005 was rated 100 points by Robert Parker.
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Château Lafite Rothschild, 1969
A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux 1er Grand Cru Classé, France
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Château Margaux, 2000
A.O.C. Margaux, Bordeaux 1er Grand Cru Classé, France
Optimum Drinking: 2012-2050
Reviewer Rating: 100 - eRobertParker.com
Château Margaux's 2000 earned a perfect 100 point rating from Robert Parker.
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