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What is an Apera?

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Apera is an Australian local term for Sherry and Port style wines used since 2010 since the terms are regulated.

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Pfeiffer ‘Seriously fine’ Pale dry Apera

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Australian fino sherry styled wine that has experienced traditional solera aging for 5-8 years. Has been fortified with “base spirit” to 15%

Crunchy tree fruits, citrus peal and toasty flor

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Producer Pfeiffer

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Iconic producer of Rutherglen, established in 1984, best known for their fortified styles but have offering in Red, white and rose

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Producer: Luis Perez

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A well respected modern producer of Marco de Jerez. Established 2002, Father was a professor of enology at the University of Cariz and former wine maker of domecq believing in Jerez for more than just bulk sherry, planting Syrah, Merlot and Petit Verdot before championing Tintilla de Rota (Graciano). Still make bad bitch sherry.

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What does Seleccion de Anadas” mean?

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Selection of vintages - a term used in sherry production for a NV blend that has a selected blending to represent a specific time period

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Luis Perez Fino Caberrubia NV Saca III

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Fino Sherry with additional time under flor from Marco de Jerez

Caberrubia - NV Blend from his prized La Barajuela single vintage sherrys, named after the birds the returned to the vineyard after becoming organic. All natural alcohol, saline, balsamic, chalky, savoury depth. Each iteration is a selected blend of several vintages to add a unique identity to the wine.

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Producer: Melbourne Sake

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Australia’s first Sake Brewery - established in 2021

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Melbourne Sake X Cutler and Co Muroka Nama Genshu Sake

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Muroka - Non (charcoal) filtered
Nama - Unpasteurized
Genshu - Not diluted with water

Youthful and untammed, this is a punchy, fresh and vibrant style of sake with a riper, higher alcohol content.

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Producer: Terrason

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ORGANIC Both winemakers in the King Valley and Importers of great French wines. All wines are Organic, WInemaker Marc, NZ born in Australia and worked harvests through France (inc. Rousseau, Romanee Conti and Chateau Angelus). Love for the wines of Jura and more unknown varieties.

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Terrason Cremant 2019

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King Valley, Methode Traditional, Aligote and Gamay from volcanic soils, 36 months on lees, no dosage, slightly lighter pressure than Champagne for Cremant style, base wine fermented in old oak.

2019 - Warmer vintage with heightened ripeness

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A. Bartel Cuvee Brut NV

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Almost Blanc de Noir Champagne from the Cote des Bar (most southern region of champagne) dominated by Chablis Kimerigian limestone and clay, the clay gives additional mouthfeel and texture to the wines.

Partial malo and minimum 2 years on lees in bottle.

Red fruits, lemon and peach, brioche, bread and biscuit.

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Producer Konpira Maru

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Originally an idea from 2 guys at the pub. Being upset with the extreme cost of interesting wines they set out to make cool wines that you could open mid week. Working with small growers in Queensland and Victoria to produce tiny wines. Established 2014.

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Konpira Maru “Murgon Mango” 2022

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90% Semillon and 10% Winter Cole Pear Cider - brewed pineapple, lemon and green orchard fruits. Light carbonation and fresh acid. Crisp and refreshing.

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Producer: Vinteloper

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Small producer from the Adelaide hills that also work with grapes from smaller producers in Langehorn Creek and Clare Valley, Established 2008. Fun on the outside, serious in the bottle. Pushing biodiversity projects since 2020

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Vinteloper Riesling 2021

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Clare Valley, Classic crisp, mineral and acid powered dry Australian Riesling with fresh lime, meyer lemon, white flowers and honeycomb.

2021 - cool and dry, very happy vintage

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Producer Disznoko

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Tokaij Named after the vineyard of the same name meaning wild boar stone, first recorded in 1413. Recently purchased in 1992 to produce exceptional sweet and dry wines of Tokaij

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Disznoko Furmint 2020

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Tokaij, Hungary, 100% Furmint, Stainless steel fermentation, half malo, 4 months on fine lees, Crisp apples and pears, minerality, texture.

2020 - Slightly warmer season, required selective picking to achieve desired acid.

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Region: Hilltops

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Located in South western NSW this is a new emerging wine region built on red granite clay impregnated with basalt. Good free draining soils. While the region built its reputation on Cab and Shiraz it has developed into Italian Varietals specifically Glera, Grigio, Nebbiolo and Sangiovese. Cool continental climate with a long warm autumn.

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Producer Mada

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Small production championing NSW wines from Canberra, Hilltops and Tumbarumba. Small negociant business.

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Mada Pinot Gris 2022

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Lemon guava, spiced pears, madarin peel, moderate pressings for added texture, 65% steel, 20% Whole berry ferment, 15% old oak

2022 - extremely difficult season, massive losses to disease and weather. Wines appear to be looking good but reflect the cooler year`

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Grape variety: Catarratto

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A white wine varietal from Sicily. Largely used in Madera and vermouth it is a high yielding grape variety that is often produced with little to know distinctive character and diminished acid. With careful vinification the grape can produce good wines with juicy texture and crisp lemon flavours.

Despite almost exclusive plantings on Sicily the grape is one of Italy’s most planted whites. Makes up 60% of Sicily’s grapes

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Producer: Vicoletto

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Vicoletto is a traditional producer of western Sicilian wines. Certified organic producers with perfumed and fresh wines. Catarratto, Nero d’Avola and Zibbibo for dessert. Known for picking their grapes earlier than their neighbours for their chosen crisp refreshing style

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Vicoletto Catarratto 2021

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Classic crisp Catarratto from western Sicily. Ripe pineapples and tropical fruits supported by luscious texture. Unfiltered, low sulphite and organic.

2021 - small harvest but great quality

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Grape variety: Inzolia

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Traditional Sicilian and Tuscan white grape original used in Marsala production. Has a tendency to loose acid but modern wine making techniques have allowed for character driven single varietal wines.

Moderate aromas, citrus, nutty, herbaceous. Classical south italy white.

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Region: Murry Darling

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The murry darling is the second largest production in Australia, producing one quarter of all wine and 1/3 of all Chardonnay. Well know for bulk Chardonnay, Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Hot and dry continental climate with very low rainfall and humidity. Low disease pressure.

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Producer: Chalmers

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One of the few quality minded producers in the murry darlin area. Also work as a nursery and sell vines and promote alternative varietals and plantings.

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Chalmers bush vine Inzolia 2021

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Murry Darling wine, unfined, unfiltered, vegan, 8 months on lees, wild ferment. Using a traditional southern Italian variety as a naturally drought resistant dry farming variety to highlight the strengths of the murry darling

Stonefruit, preserved lemon, saltbush and fennel seed.

2021 - amazing classic vintage

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Producer: Payten and Jones

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Yarra valley minimal intervention wine makers aiming for a more raw and edgy experience

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Payten and Jones VV Chardonnay 2021

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Minimal intervention, 500L puncheons, lees stirred. Big juicy southern burgundy style

2021 - great year in the Yarra especially for Chardonnay

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Region: Grampian

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Located in western Victoria with Over 150 years of wine making history. The region is a cooler Mediterranean climate that specialises in dark peppery Shiraz, Cabernet, Riesling and sparklings. Some of the worlds oldest vines live here

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Producer: story wines

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A small winery based out of Melbourne that uses grapes from all over Victoria but champions the use of Grampian. Old vine Shiraz and white Rhone varieties are their bread and butter

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The story wines “Westgate vineyard” 2017

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Grampian Marsanne, Roussanne, Viognier blend using the first of these grapes from the region, full malo, 11 months on lees, old French puncheons (500L)

Spring blossom, jasmine, peach and pear

2017 best vintage in a decade

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Producer: Mersel

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Lebanese producer that focus on low intervention wine making for easy approachable wines that support the farmers that grow them.

Organic methods, low sulphites, unfined and unfiltered

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Grape variety - Merwah

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Lebanese native white varietal, major part of the modern winemaking revival. The wine has characters very similar to semillon. Produces rich wines with light citrus and nut flavours. Can sometime lack acid.

Famously blended with Obaideh by chateau Musar

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Variety - obaideh

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Native Lebanese white variety used in still wines and in the local aniseed liqueur Arak.

High in sugar and low in acid, often yields creamy texture and notes of honey and lemon. Often compared to Chardonnay.

Famously blended with merwah by chateau musar to create their blanc

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Mersel Lebnani 2020

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Lebanese orange wine blend with 70% merwah and 30% Sauvignon Blanc both seeing 3 weeks skin contact and natural malo.

Light phenolic grip, apricots, tropical earthy fruits and Mediterranean Sea spritz freshness.

Sauv from Bekka valley
Merwah from Qannboubine valley - 150 year old vines

2020 - hot vintage, COVID, difficult

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Producer: Sato

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Yoshi Sato is a Central Otago winemaker producing Pinot noir out of Pisa range and Pinot gris and Riesling out of northburn across the river. He learnt wine making with Duncan Forsyth at Mt Edward. Learning to pick grapes earlier to retain acid and elegance while cutting down on the alcohol

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Sato L’Atypique 2019

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Central Otago orange Pinot gris from northburn, certified organic, 38 days on skins then matured for 20 months in French barriques. Mature complex style of orange Pinot gris

Name meaning atypical

2019- amazing vintage in central Otago, often great value due to 2020 being better and overshadowing the vintage

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Region - Goulburn valley

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Victoria wine region. About 2 hours north east of Melbourne. Typical inland continental valley climate with large diurnal shifts mitigated by abundant rivers and lakes. Shiraz, Cabernet, Merlot and Chardonnay make up the backbone of the region

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Producer: minimal

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Low intervention natural wine maker from the Goulburn valley. Plant a tree for every dozen wine sold. Environmentally focused

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Minimal rose 2021

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Goulburn valley rose 75% Sangiovese, 15% Syrah and 10% cab sauv. Blend of 2/3rds free run juice and 1/3 coferment textural rose pressings. 5-15 hours on skins. Blended post alcoholic fermentation but before malo, 7 months maturation.

Dry, savoury, ocean minerals, red currents, sour cherries and wild strawberries

2021 vintage good

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Region - Pyrenees mountians

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Western Victorian wine region situated closer to Australia’s southern coast. Achieves a good blend of warm sunshine days but cooler evenings that allow for a longer growing season and a more complex and spicy style of wine. Known for their peppery Syrahs and sparkling made from Pinot and chard

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Producer: little ra ra

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Pyrenees mountain producer that focuses on low yielding vines to produce wines of quality. Lower price point and good drinking

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Little ra ra “rouge” 2021

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Light bodied chilled red from the Pyrenees mountains. Mostly Syrah with a touch of Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot gris. Juicy with some light spice

2021 - great vintage

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Grape variety: refosco dal peduncolo rosso

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Literally translating to refosco with the red stems. This is a traditional northern Italian red variety which finds its home in Veneto. Seeing a modern resurgence, the grape traditionally produces reds of intense colour, full body and discernible tannin with dark berries, plums and current flavours

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Producer: Salatin

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Italian Veneto producer best known for their prosecco from conegliano Valdobbiadene but have a strong presence through out the whole region with many indigenous grape varieties. 500 years of history

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Salatin Refosco dal peduncolo rosso 2020

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Veneto producer from grave of Friuli working with the refosco dal peduncolo rosso grape variety to produce a deeply fruity black berry and black current wine with reserved tannin structure that makes it approachable at the start of a meal

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Producer - principe Corsini

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Tuscany producers, 900+ years of wine and olive oil. Couldn’t be more Italian if they tried

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Corsini “Le Corti” 2019

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Chianti Classico 95% Sangiovese and 5% colorino. 12 months in cement vats

Fresh red berries, currents and cherries, orange and dried spice finish

2019 very good but very warm

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Region - Heathcote

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100 km north of Melbourne and renowned for its Shiraz. Cool long summers with mt camel range helping to funnel in cool winds from the ocean and the Cambrian soils ability to retain water allows for a perfect storm of intensely dark, spicy, velvety Shiraz. Some cab, Italian and Spanish red varieties showing great promise

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Producer - Kennedy

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Heathcote producer, born and bred in the area farming cereal grains before transitioning to grapes in 2002. Old farmers and classic can do

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Kennedy Shiraz 2019

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Heathcote Shiraz, french barriques 20% new, red fruits, purple flowers with plump fruits and baking spice all wrapped in classic velvety tannins

2019 decent but warm bursts

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Producer: Brash Higgins

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Apart of the new wave of mclaren vale producers with minimal intervention and unique attempts at grape varietals. Their first release, a Nero d’Avola challenged the region in 2011

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Brash Higgins “MCC” 2020

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A blend of 40% Mataro (all whole bunch for desired peppery spice), 30% cinsault and 30% carignan picked on the same day and co-fermented, 100% French hogs head 4-10 years old.

Bold rich, sweet red fruit, dried rose and tannin, spice and good acid

2020 - very warm and problematic start but strong finished allowed for good quality

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What is Verjus

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Unfermented juice of young, unripened grapes

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Producer: Parkside

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Macedon ranges cool climate producers renown for their sparking. Their 2015 won the best at the 2021 nz/aus boutique wine show

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Parkside winery Methode traditionnelle 2016

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Highly praised cool climate sparkling wine from the Macedon ranges. 88% Chardonnay and 12% Pinot with 5 years minimum on lees. Lemon, green apple, hazelnut and persistent creamy bubble

2016 - record breaking consistency on warm months and low rainfall. Great quality on pinots and Chardonnay

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Producer: Lethbridge

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Henty. A chemistry PhD and medical PhD holders abandoning their careers to peruse a life long passion for wine. Both completed their winemaking degrees and began the vineyard in 1996.

Soils and site chosen based on her science but was latter found to be a historical site used by Swiss vingerons in 1870s.

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Region: Henty

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Located on the south western boarder of Victoria. Covering a large area. Est in 1964 by Karl Seppelt who identified the regions cool climate as ideal for sparkling and aromatic production.

Riesling is a stand out variety and Cabernet Sauv is known for the more northern regions with haute Medoc like character of cassis, cigar and cedar

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Nadeson Collis “Inception” NV

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The sparkling wine of Henty producer Lethbridge. 15 months on lees, 25% reserve wines. Crisp green fruits, citrus, oyster shell and chalky finish

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Producer: Tomero

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Argentinian producer from the Valle de Uco 130km SE of Mendoza. Using old vines and high altitude sites as the secret sauce.

The name Tomero is after the profession of the same name which was a person who controls the irrigation flood gates to control the Andes snow melt for each field

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Tomero “Progenie III” NV

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Methode traditional sparkling from Mendoza Argentina. 36 months on lees 50/50 split Pinot and Chard. Made first as a celebration of 90 years of Don Antonio Pulenta

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Producer: Diebolt-Vallois

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Small family grower winemaker coming from the Cote des blanc in champagnes. Currently 2nd generation. Have holdings in the grand cru vineyard of Cramant village in Cote des blanc

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Diebolt-Vallois Blanc de Blanc NV

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Grower champagne from the village of cramant in the Cote des blanc, champagne. Fermented in Thermo controlled vats and does undergo malo. Fresher more aperitif style with fresh tropical and tree fruits with a chalky yet creams lingering mouth feel.

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Devaux “Coeur des Bar” Blanc de Noir NV

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100% Pinot noir champagne from the Cote des bar. Stainless fermentation but some of the 20-25% reserve wine have seen oak. 100% malolactic fermentation. 36 months in bottle fermentation. First press juice only

Classic blanc de noir with a richer fuller body and

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Producer: Bellebonne

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Tasmanian producer completely focused on sparkling wines. Coming from pipers Brook at the far north
of Tasmania it’s wine maker Natalie Fryar has been dubbed “Australia’s sparkling queen”

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Belledonne “vintage cuvee” rose 2019

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Named Australia’s best sparkling rose by Halidays wine companion, 100% Pinot noir

Strawberry, marzipan, Turkish delight, buttery pastry

2019 Great vintage

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Producer: Eminence wines

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Witlands producer Clare Burder, raised in the vineyards and cellar doors of the king valley then princes wine store in Melbourne. Started her own label in 2008. Vineyards located 870m above sea level making it one of Australia’s highest

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Eminence Pinot Meunier NV

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NV pet Nat from some of Australia’s highest vineyards, located in the whitlands.

Punchy acid and fresh fruit, minimal bit apparent sediment

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Region: Whitlands

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Whitlands is a high area plateau located on the western side of the king valley in north east Victoria

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Producer: Dhiaga

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Minuscule producer from Henty producing wines from northern Italian grape varieties

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Dhinga Gewürztraminer 2019

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Henty based gewurzt pet nat with no fining or filtration. Classic flavour profile but restrained as to not blow out the aroma or nose. Lightly fizzy, savoury, tropical overtones

2019 good vintage

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Producer: Sherrah wines

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Mclaren vale producer who believes that wine is not about tasting black current or cigar box but it should be instead about how it makes you feel. Great balanced wine should have no sharp edges but have smooth curves from front to back. Works with local trusted farmers who have varietals that best fit mclaren vale

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Sherrah Pet Nat Fiano 2021

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McLaren Vale produced Fiano blended from 2 vineyards. 60% from a more traditional stainless fermentation from a seaside vineyard, 40% from a open top fermenter with full skin contact

Lively lemon, lime, fresh squeezed apples and pears. Dry in style with fresh acidity

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Producer: Sunny

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Produced by the Das Juice team using fruit that does not fit there core range but still wishing to support local growers. The wines are likely one off runs as the team adapts to growers and seasons

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Sunny Chenin Blanc/Gruner Veltliner

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River lands pet nat from the das juice team. Toasty, brioche and creamy pet nat, bone dry with lashings of Chenin Blanc honeyed notes and grapefruit pith Gruner

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Producer: Le Domaine d’Henri

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Amazing Chablis producer who after 45 years at domaine Laroche, Michel Laroche and his daughter Margaux began their own project. Hold petit Chablis, Chablis, Fourchaume and Beauroy

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Le Domaine d’Henri “821” 2019

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100% handpicked Chardonnay pet nat coming from Chablis. This wine has 0 dosage and is named after the 821 days between the start of the Chardonnay growing season and when the bottle leaves the domaine.

Apple, pear, lemon and brioche

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