Decanter Award Winners Mixed - 6 Pack Value
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Experience the pinnacle of wine excellence with our Decanter Award Winners Mixed - 6 Pack Value. This exclusive selection showcases a prestigious assortment of wines that have earned accolades from Decanter, the world-renowned authority on wine.

1 x Chateau Puy Razac Saint Emilion Grand Vin 2021 - Bordeaux, France

Gold - Concours International de Lyon 2021
Médaille d'Or Gilbert et Gaillard 2020 (2019 vintage)

Haute valeur environnemental
Merlot 70% and Cabernet Franc 30%
Gerrard Seal "A great little wine that is made to please."

Robert Mitchell "This super little Saint-Emilion comes from the southern part of Saint-Emilion close to Chateau Pavie. It's a classic Saint-Emilion pairing but rather than being aged in oak barrels as its big brother is, this is fermented and aged solely in stainless steel tanks. The wine has a delightful ruby colour and gives intense aromas of red fruits. The palate is elegant and well balanced and leads to a long, true finish." (2019 vintage)

Château Puy-Razac was founded by the legenedary French vigneron, Guy Thoilliez. His success at Château Monbousquet evolved into a professional interest in his own winery creating premium wine of exceptional quality. The winery has Grand Cru status. Château Puy-Razac is located at the foot of the famous 'Pavie' hillside, in the southern part of Saint-Emilion. With exposure to a magnificent sandy-clayey terroir guarantees very well structured wines that are known for their ability to age. The winery produces Cabernet Franc and Merlot (55%).

Saint-Émilion is a fortified historical village that is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, but it also has two wine AOCs that are renowned worldwide: Saint-Émilion and Saint-Émilion Grand Cru. The latter appellation also allows the following titles: “Grand Cru classé” and “Premier Grand Cru classé”. The two appellations are geographically intertwined and benefit from an amazing diversity of soil and sub-soil types. They produce a wide variety of wines that can be supple, big, elegant, fruity or mineral. While the two appellation areas are hard to distinguish geographically, only the best wines are entitled to the Grand Cru appellation. They all uphold Saint-Émilion’s values of being genuine, genial and of great quality.

Red Bordeaux Blends are known for their powerful structure and deep flavors. Dark fruits and berries such as plum and blackcurrant are commonly used to describe the flavors of red Bordeaux, although there is an unlimited range of terms that have been ascribed to them. Tannins tend to be relatively high in these wines, giving them a firm structure.

1 x Glenlofty Estate Shiraz 2017 - Pyrenees Victoria Australia

Bronze - Nick Buttler, The Real Review
95/100 Campbell Mattinson, Halliday Wine Companion (2015 vintage)
94/100 Nick's Wine (2015 vintage)
91/100 The Wine Front (2015 vintage)
Bronze - Huon Hooke, The Real Review (2015 vintage)
95/100 James Halliday, Halliday Wine Companion (2014 vintage)
94/100 Nick's Wine (2014 vintage)
93/100 Huon Hooke, The Real Review (2014 vintage)
92/100 Huon Hooke, The Real Review (2014 vintage)

Top Gold - Royal Adelaide Wine Show
Gold - Royal Adelaide Wine Show
Gold - Chine Wine & Spirit Awards 2018 (2015 vintage)
Silver - Decanter World Wine Awards 2017 (2015 vintage)
Silver - Victorian Wine Show 2016 (2015 vintage)
Silver - Australian Small Winemaker Wine Show 2018 (2015 vintage)
Silver - International Wine & Spirits Competition 2018 (2015 vintage)
Gold - China Wine & Spirit Awards (2014 vintage)
Gold - Melbourne International Wine Competition 2017 (2014 vintage)
Silver - Decanter World Wine Awards 2017 (2014 vintage)
Bronze - International Wine Challenge UK 2017 (2014 vintage)
Bronze - Victorian Wine Show 2016 (2014 vintage)
Bronze - National Cool Climate Show (2014 vintage)

4.5/5 Winestate Magazine
5 Stars - Halliday Wine Companion

Nick Buttler, The Real Review "A subdued purple/red colour in the glass. Blackberries and ironstone lead the bouquet, red licorice and oak-spice. Intensely red-berried, concentrated dark cherries and raspberries. Firm oak and grippy tannins - still settling into its skin. Loads of potential."

Campbell Mattinson, Halliday Wine Companion "As sure-footed as they come. This is ripe and rich and yet neat as a pin, its flavours of sweet plum, spearmint, blackberry and chocolate melting in your mouth as they roll impressively through. Seductive in a controlled way. Tannin has been set just right too. Terrific value." (2015 vintage)

Nick's Wine "Totally opaque dark red black colour with a dark red hue. Aromas of liquorice, blackberry and dark chocolate meld into vanillin oak, earth and spice. Rich dark chocolate, blackberry and liquorice flavours flood the medium to full bodied palate with underlying earthy vanillin oak and spice. Fleshy mouthfeel with velvet like tannins that show seamless integration and a savoury medium to long aftertaste." (2015 vintage)

The Wine Front "This wine struck me as having some serious mojo. Reserved, medium weight wine of red-black berry fruit spectrum, dashes of pepper, faint ‘mineral notes’ with a suppleness and softness that speaks of easy appeal. It’s got good length of flavour, inward intensity, nice tannin profile, good draw of flavour. It’s very enjoyable, understated red wine here.” (2015 vintage)

Huon Hooke, The Real Review "Deep red/purple colour. The aroma is shy and reticent and slightly odd, while the taste is tart and edgy and somewhat disjointed. The acid is a touch overdone and the wine is rather inexpressive. " (2015 vintage)

James Halliday, Halliday Wine Companion "Vibrant crimson-purple, it has a fragrant, fruit-filled bouquet leading into an intensely flavoured, red and black-fruited medium-bodied palate. Complexity grows each time you come back to the wine." (2014 vintage)

Winestate Magazine "“Fantastic colour with lovely big rich Christmas cake-like varietal fruit. Beautiful aromas lift off the nose ant it is soft and generous in the mouth with velvety tannins.” (2014 vintage)

Decanter World Wine Awards - “Concentrated ripe fruit nose with a minty aromatic lift. Polished and supple on the palate with a mid-weight, spicy palate.” (2014 vintage)

Nick's Wine "Impenetrable black as night core with a deep black purple hue. Lifted black cherry and liquorice top notes overlay black plum and toasty vanillin oak with blackpepper end notes. Full bodied the palate is filled with black fruit flavours of black cherries, liquorice and black plum over toasty vanillin cedar and spicy pepper. Firm dry finish, the tannins providing some grip. Medium to long aftertaste of ripe black cherries, liquorice, toasty vanillin oak and blackpepper." (2014 vintage)

Huon Hooke, The Real Review "Deep, rich red colour with a tint of purple, the bouquet rich, ripe and blackberry-ish, with very good concentration and depth of flavour. Lovely rich, fleshy, fruit-sweet and supple in the mouth, with hints of chocolate-coated black cherry. A lovely wine, full-bodied, ample yet soft and plush." (2014 vintage)

Huon Hooke, The Real Review "Very deep, dark red colour with purple and black tinges. The bouquet is earthy and savoury with some development over dark chocolate, licorice and spice aromas. A hint of ironstone. The wine is full-bodied and quite powerful, with emphatic tannins and lots of grunt. A typical Pyrenees shiraz, the aftertaste long and resonating with warmth from alcohol. " (2014 vintage)

The award winning Australian winery Glenlofty has vineyards located 340 metres above sea level in the heart of one of Australia's most famous cool climate wine growing regions, the Victorian Pyrenees. Here the climate, ancient granitic soil types and varying slopes mirror those of France’s northern Rhône region. Until 2010 Glenlofty sent their cool-climate premium fruit for blending into high-end wines under Seppelts and Penfolds labels. In 2010 the 140 ha vineyards were acquired by the pioneering Richmond-Smith family, well-known in Australian agriculture since 1839. The first wines released under the Glenlofty brand appeared in 2013, and were an immediate success, winning gold medals across the world.

The Pyrenees mountain range in Australia shares its name with the ruggedly beautiful area that divides France and Spain - sweeping vistas, a temperate climate and cold climate wine growing are similarities that go way beyond the name. The Pyrenees foothills and ranges create a remarkable diversity of microclimates that provide a wealth of variety for winemakers. The region is a quintessential Australian wine region, with vineyards appearing sporadically between the ever present eucalyptus trees. Pyrenees wines produced from Cabernet Sauvignon can possess a sumptuously rich mid palate, with flavours running from eucalypt mint through to black currant as well as the earthy characters that develop during maturation. White and sparkling wines also contribute to the reputation of the Pyrenees region especially in the cooler south.

Shiraz is the name given to the dark-skinned Syrah grape when grown in Australia and selected pockets of the New World. Though genetically identical, the stylistic differences between Shiraz and Syrah are usually pronounced. Shiraz is so important to Australian viticulture that it is the most planted grape variety in the majority of Australian vineyards and has become virtually synonymous with the country's wine regions, and in particular the Barossa Valley.

1 x Chateau Maucoil Côtes du Rhône Villages Red (Organic) 2020 - Rhone, France

87/100 CellarTracker
91/100 James Suckling (2019 vintage)
92/100 James Suckling (2016 vintage)
90/100 Wine Enthusiast (2016 vintage)

4 Stars, Decante
Gold 2020, New Sorld list in London
Gold 2020, Chilean list in London

Organic & biodynamic

Anna Lee C. Iijima "A vein of graphite extends from nose to finish in this plump, blueberry-scented blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. Fresh black-plum and cherry flavors are ripe but pure, lifted by hints of blossomy perfume and a lingering crush of minerality on the finish. Although at its best young, the wine should hold through 2025".

Wine Enthusiast "This blend of Grenache, Carignan and Syrah offer elegant restraint alongside pristine black-cherry and berry exuberance. Fruity and forward, it's shaded by nuances of thyme and wild mint. Fresh acidity and firm tannins lend structure. Enjoy this approachable yet elegant wine now through 2023." (2016 Vintage)

Robert Parker "Another spice-filled effort ... it has a kiss of green in its leafy herbs, mint, incense and sweet red fruits. Moderately concentrated, medium-bodied and easy drinking." (2015 Vintage)

Gault & Millau "Amazing wine with wild scents, captivating red fruits and peony, violet, tinted eucalyptus that permanently mark the taste buds!" (2015 Vintage)

Jancis Robinson "Flattering, macerated red fruits. Very open nose and light. Good freshness" (2015 Vintage)

Wine Spectator "Juicy, with raspberry coulis and plum skin notes lined with hints of anise and toasted vanilla. Offers an open, easy finish. Drink now. 5,500 cases made." (2015 Vintage)

The Winemaker "Beautiful deep colour of ruby colour. This wine is clean, bright. Aromatic nose, rich ripe fruit (blackberry and plum). Good concentration, wide and strong end of a long and beautiful evolution." (2015 Vintage)

This wine is Grenache (50%) Syrah (25%) Mourvèdre (25%).

While Chateau Maucoil only has a short history as a vineyard, the estate has a long history in the Rhone Valley that dates back to the Ancient Romans who used the property as an army fortress. Vines were planted in what we now know as Chateau Maucoil during the mid 1600s.

In 2014, Chateau Maucoil was certified as being 100% biodynamic. The Cotes du Rhone Villages appellation was introduced in 1966 and now applies to 16 in the southern Rhone Valley. Wines made under the appellation must meet higher standards than those of the plain Cotes de Rhone title and are from areas that show potential to produce distinctive wine of a high standard.

1 x McHenry Hohnen Rocky Road Semilion Sauvignon Blanc (Organic) 2020 ~ Margaret River, Western Australia

94/100 Nick Butler, The Real Review

5 Stars, McHenry Hohen Vintners
5 Star Winery - James Halliday
Commended, International Wine Challenge (2009 vintage)
Bronze, International Wine Challenge (2008 vintage)
Bronze, Decanter World Wine Awards (2008 vintage)

Nick Butler, The Real Review "Serious value here. It's grass and cured lemons, lemon curd and dried green herbs, an arm-wrestle of a wine. Ripe and open when sipped, grippy and challenging with time to reflect."

Founded by one of the pioneers of the Margaret River winemaking region, David Hohnen, and his brother in law, Murray McHenry, an accomplished fine wine retailer. Both have been making wine in Margaret River since the early 1970’s. McHenry Hohnen vineyards are 100% biodynamic. Their three unique vineyards (Burnside, Calgardup and Hazel’s) produce wines that are a reflection of the land. McHenry Hohnen focus on crafting site expressive wines and are known for producing some of the region's best wines.

Margaret River is one of the best known wine regions in Australia, recognized internationally for the quality of its wines and the natural beauty of the region. Although originally renowned for its unusually refined cabernet sauvignon and intensely citrusy chardonnay varieties, the region now produces high quality Semillon-Sauvignon blends and Shiraz.

Located in the south-western corner of Western Australia, it is famous for having a more 'European' wine style than its counterparts across Australia, owing to the regions temperate, coastal location which is very similar to that of Bordeaux.

Sauvignon Blanc – Semillon is a classic white wine blend. It is most widely produced in France (most notably Bordeaux's Graves district), where both Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon are well-established varieties, and has more recently caught on in Australia (particularly Margaret River). The versatile blend is typically made into crisp, dry wines, but it is also the blend of choice for the world's most prestigious sweet wine style, Sauternes. The blend is endowed with vibrant acidity and grassy aromas by Sauvignon Blanc, and its structure and mouthfeel from Semillon.

1 x Domaine Chènevières Macon-Village Blanc 2021 - Burgundy, France

91/100 James Suckling
91/100 James Suckling (2020 vintage)
Bronze - Wine Spectator (2020 vintage)
91/100 James Suckling (2019 vintage)
Bronze - Wine Spectator (2019 vintage)

Silver - Decanter Worl Wine Awards
Bronze - Decanter Worl Wine Awards (2020 vintage)
Bronze - Decanter Worl Wine Awards (2019 vintage)

James Suckling "Pure, chalky and mineral nose delivers star fruit, lime and green apples that follow through to a linear, medium-bodied palate. An elegant and understated expression here."

Decanter Worl Wine Awards "Ripe melon, peach and apricot with toasted lemon and spice; supple and generous with a long, citrus finish."

James Suckling "Fresh pear, apricot, honeydew melon and apple tart on the nose. It’s medium-to full-bodied. Round and textured. Hint of spice to the ripe stone fruit." (2020 vintage)

Wine Spectator "A stony note underlines the apple and lemon flavors in this version, which is well-structured courtesy of vivid acidity." (2020 vintage)

James Suckling "Pretty aromas of peach, lemon curd and golden apple on the nose with a touch of toasted almond. It’s medium-to full-bodied and layered with crisp acidity. Delicious." (20219 vintage)

Wine Spectator "A plump, succulent white, offering peach, apple and lemon flavors. It firms up as the lively acidity kicks in, driving the finish. A touch of earth lingers. " (2019 vintage)

Domaine Les Chenevières is a 300 year old wine estate operated by a family of winemakers for five generations. The estate is located on the commune of Saint Maurice de Satonnay, a small village located halfway between Mâcon and Cluny. Their 38-hectare vineyard is planted in three villages: Saint Maurice de Satonnay, Péronne and Azé, also renowned for its prehistoric caves. Vines are planted on slopes and mid-slopes, on clay-limestone soils exposed South / Southeast or several noble grape varieties rub shoulders harmoniously: Chardonnay - Pinot noir - Gamay - Aligoté, representing all the Burgundy appellations.

Georges Duboeuf was an award winning French wine producer and merchant, and the founder of Les Vins Georges Duboeuf: one of the largest wine producers in France. Duboeuf produces a staggering 3 million cases of wine annually. The company is most well-known for its popularization and production of Beaujolais wines, leading to Duboeuf's nicknames of le roi du Beaujolais or sometimes pape du Beaujolais (the king or pope of Beaujolais). In 2018 Georges’ passed control of his company to his son Franck Duboeuf.

Chardonnay is one of the world’s most popular grapes, Chardonnay is made in a wide range of styles from lean, to rich, creamy white wines aged in oak. Bolder, richer, full-bodied and buttery Chardonnays are made using oak and are produced in California, Burgundy, and Australia. Unoaked chardonnays such as Chablis and those produced in Chile, New Zealand, and other parts of France are leaner and often crisp and mineraly, with delicate flavors. By law, if a label says “Chablis,” it must be Chardonnay.

1 x In Dreams Chardonnay 2021 ~ Yarra Valley, Australia

93/100 Campbell Mattinson
Bronze - Philip Rich (2020 vintage)
94/100 Jeni Port (2019 vintage)
94/100 The Wine Front (2017 vintage)
91/100 James Halliday (2017 vintage)
91/100 Toni Paterson (2017 vintage)
Bronze - Huon Hooke (2017 vintage)
93/100 Campbell Mattinson (2016 vintage)
91/100 The Wine Front (2016 vintage)

James Halliday Five Star Rating (2016 vintage)
Handcrafted, micro-winery (2016 vintage)

Campbell Mattinson "Yarra Valley Chablis, if you like. Or that kind of style, anyway. Sweet pear, juicy green and red apple, nectarine, an element of honeysuckle and a light clip of cedarwood. Textbook in its loveliness. There’s an aspect of tart acidity here but it works in context and anyways, in time, the wine as a whole will shine all the more ".

Philip Rich "A vibrant green gold. Nectarines and citrus aromas intermingled with some matchstick and almonds. A savoury wine with good freshness and crunch" (2020 vintage)

Jeni Port "Nice emotion. Introduction of dusty oak and lemon sherbet, green apple. On the leaner side of chardonnay with pronounced lemony acidity, taut and taste of cold steel. Concentrated and yet to do a full reveal." (2019 vintage)

James Halliday "A soften than usual framework for '17, white flesh stone fruit and melon combine with subtle oak, the acidity providing a path to follow in dreams." (2017 vintage)

Toni Paterson "A delicious wine with good balance and flavour. It has a core of composed grapefruit and fresh pear, plus refreshing integrated acidity. There is impressive detail in the form of oatmeal and clotted cream. I like the palate softness and overall roundness of the wine. Well-made, well-balanced and satisfying" (2017 vintage)

Huon Hooke "Light, bright yellow hue, with a fresh herb, lemon and citrus aroma, laced with subtle hints of oak, yeast lees and sulfides.The wine is fresh and light, but has good intensity and purity of fruit. Soft, svelte and sleek." (2017 vintage)

Campbell Mattinson "Lots going on and the volume to carry it. Wood smoke, preserved lemons, nougat, and roasted nuts, a gun smoke character too. Pears, tinned. Oatmeal. It's lively, expressive and textural, the finish satisfying. Nothing at all wimpy; it's a mouthful of flavour." (2016 vintage)

Swiss born head winemaker, Nina Stocker is the daughter of eminent wine scientist Dr John Stocker. Nina was born and raised in a small town on the border of the Alsace wine region in Switzerland and it was her family’s involvement in the local village vineyard which paved the way for her future career as a Winemaker.

Nina has worked vintages in McLaren Vale, Yarra Valley, Barolo (Italy), Rhone Valley (France), Alentejo (Portugal), and New Zealand.

In Dreams have won medals for both their Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. In Dreams source their Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from three low yielding, premium quality vineyards. The vineyards are predominantly from the upper Yarra Valley due to the cooler micro climate that helps them capture the elegance and finesse of this noble variety.

In Dreams are focused on allowing the vineyards to express themselves in the resulting wines using traditional winemaking techniques such as small batch fermentation, wild yeast and the delicate use of French oak.

Experience the pinnacle of wine excellence with our Decanter Award Winners Mixed - 6 Pack Value. This exclusive selection showcases a prestigious assortment of wines that have earned accolades from Decanter, the world-renowned authority on wine.

1 x Chateau Puy Razac Saint Emilion Grand Vin 2021 - Bordeaux, France

Gold - Concours International de Lyon 2021
Médaille d'Or Gilbert et Gaillard 2020 (2019 vintage)

Haute valeur environnemental
Merlot 70% and Cabernet Franc 30%
Gerrard Seal "A great little wine that is made to please."

Robert Mitchell "This super little Saint-Emilion comes from the southern part of Saint-Emilion close to Chateau Pavie. It's a classic Saint-Emilion pairing but rather than being aged in oak barrels as its big brother is, this is fermented and aged solely in stainless steel tanks. The wine has a delightful ruby colour and gives intense aromas of red fruits. The palate is elegant and well balanced and leads to a long, true finish." (2019 vintage)

Château Puy-Razac was founded by the legenedary French vigneron, Guy Thoilliez. His success at Château Monbousquet evolved into a professional interest in his own winery creating premium wine of exceptional quality. The winery has Grand Cru status. Château Puy-Razac is located at the foot of the famous 'Pavie' hillside, in the southern part of Saint-Emilion. With exposure to a magnificent sandy-clayey terroir guarantees very well structured wines that are known for their ability to age. The winery produces Cabernet Franc and Merlot (55%).

Saint-Émilion is a fortified historical village that is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, but it also has two wine AOCs that are renowned worldwide: Saint-Émilion and Saint-Émilion Grand Cru. The latter appellation also allows the following titles: “Grand Cru classé” and “Premier Grand Cru classé”. The two appellations are geographically intertwined and benefit from an amazing diversity of soil and sub-soil types. They produce a wide variety of wines that can be supple, big, elegant, fruity or mineral. While the two appellation areas are hard to distinguish geographically, only the best wines are entitled to the Grand Cru appellation. They all uphold Saint-Émilion’s values of being genuine, genial and of great quality.

Red Bordeaux Blends are known for their powerful structure and deep flavors. Dark fruits and berries such as plum and blackcurrant are commonly used to describe the flavors of red Bordeaux, although there is an unlimited range of terms that have been ascribed to them. Tannins tend to be relatively high in these wines, giving them a firm structure.

1 x Glenlofty Estate Shiraz 2017 - Pyrenees Victoria Australia

Bronze - Nick Buttler, The Real Review
95/100 Campbell Mattinson, Halliday Wine Companion (2015 vintage)
94/100 Nick's Wine (2015 vintage)
91/100 The Wine Front (2015 vintage)
Bronze - Huon Hooke, The Real Review (2015 vintage)
95/100 James Halliday, Halliday Wine Companion (2014 vintage)
94/100 Nick's Wine (2014 vintage)
93/100 Huon Hooke, The Real Review (2014 vintage)
92/100 Huon Hooke, The Real Review (2014 vintage)

Top Gold - Royal Adelaide Wine Show
Gold - Royal Adelaide Wine Show
Gold - Chine Wine & Spirit Awards 2018 (2015 vintage)
Silver - Decanter World Wine Awards 2017 (2015 vintage)
Silver - Victorian Wine Show 2016 (2015 vintage)
Silver - Australian Small Winemaker Wine Show 2018 (2015 vintage)
Silver - International Wine & Spirits Competition 2018 (2015 vintage)
Gold - China Wine & Spirit Awards (2014 vintage)
Gold - Melbourne International Wine Competition 2017 (2014 vintage)
Silver - Decanter World Wine Awards 2017 (2014 vintage)
Bronze - International Wine Challenge UK 2017 (2014 vintage)
Bronze - Victorian Wine Show 2016 (2014 vintage)
Bronze - National Cool Climate Show (2014 vintage)

4.5/5 Winestate Magazine
5 Stars - Halliday Wine Companion

Nick Buttler, The Real Review "A subdued purple/red colour in the glass. Blackberries and ironstone lead the bouquet, red licorice and oak-spice. Intensely red-berried, concentrated dark cherries and raspberries. Firm oak and grippy tannins - still settling into its skin. Loads of potential."

Campbell Mattinson, Halliday Wine Companion "As sure-footed as they come. This is ripe and rich and yet neat as a pin, its flavours of sweet plum, spearmint, blackberry and chocolate melting in your mouth as they roll impressively through. Seductive in a controlled way. Tannin has been set just right too. Terrific value." (2015 vintage)

Nick's Wine "Totally opaque dark red black colour with a dark red hue. Aromas of liquorice, blackberry and dark chocolate meld into vanillin oak, earth and spice. Rich dark chocolate, blackberry and liquorice flavours flood the medium to full bodied palate with underlying earthy vanillin oak and spice. Fleshy mouthfeel with velvet like tannins that show seamless integration and a savoury medium to long aftertaste." (2015 vintage)

The Wine Front "This wine struck me as having some serious mojo. Reserved, medium weight wine of red-black berry fruit spectrum, dashes of pepper, faint ‘mineral notes’ with a suppleness and softness that speaks of easy appeal. It’s got good length of flavour, inward intensity, nice tannin profile, good draw of flavour. It’s very enjoyable, understated red wine here.” (2015 vintage)

Huon Hooke, The Real Review "Deep red/purple colour. The aroma is shy and reticent and slightly odd, while the taste is tart and edgy and somewhat disjointed. The acid is a touch overdone and the wine is rather inexpressive. " (2015 vintage)

James Halliday, Halliday Wine Companion "Vibrant crimson-purple, it has a fragrant, fruit-filled bouquet leading into an intensely flavoured, red and black-fruited medium-bodied palate. Complexity grows each time you come back to the wine." (2014 vintage)

Winestate Magazine "“Fantastic colour with lovely big rich Christmas cake-like varietal fruit. Beautiful aromas lift off the nose ant it is soft and generous in the mouth with velvety tannins.” (2014 vintage)

Decanter World Wine Awards - “Concentrated ripe fruit nose with a minty aromatic lift. Polished and supple on the palate with a mid-weight, spicy palate.” (2014 vintage)

Nick's Wine "Impenetrable black as night core with a deep black purple hue. Lifted black cherry and liquorice top notes overlay black plum and toasty vanillin oak with blackpepper end notes. Full bodied the palate is filled with black fruit flavours of black cherries, liquorice and black plum over toasty vanillin cedar and spicy pepper. Firm dry finish, the tannins providing some grip. Medium to long aftertaste of ripe black cherries, liquorice, toasty vanillin oak and blackpepper." (2014 vintage)

Huon Hooke, The Real Review "Deep, rich red colour with a tint of purple, the bouquet rich, ripe and blackberry-ish, with very good concentration and depth of flavour. Lovely rich, fleshy, fruit-sweet and supple in the mouth, with hints of chocolate-coated black cherry. A lovely wine, full-bodied, ample yet soft and plush." (2014 vintage)

Huon Hooke, The Real Review "Very deep, dark red colour with purple and black tinges. The bouquet is earthy and savoury with some development over dark chocolate, licorice and spice aromas. A hint of ironstone. The wine is full-bodied and quite powerful, with emphatic tannins and lots of grunt. A typical Pyrenees shiraz, the aftertaste long and resonating with warmth from alcohol. " (2014 vintage)

The award winning Australian winery Glenlofty has vineyards located 340 metres above sea level in the heart of one of Australia's most famous cool climate wine growing regions, the Victorian Pyrenees. Here the climate, ancient granitic soil types and varying slopes mirror those of France’s northern Rhône region. Until 2010 Glenlofty sent their cool-climate premium fruit for blending into high-end wines under Seppelts and Penfolds labels. In 2010 the 140 ha vineyards were acquired by the pioneering Richmond-Smith family, well-known in Australian agriculture since 1839. The first wines released under the Glenlofty brand appeared in 2013, and were an immediate success, winning gold medals across the world.

The Pyrenees mountain range in Australia shares its name with the ruggedly beautiful area that divides France and Spain - sweeping vistas, a temperate climate and cold climate wine growing are similarities that go way beyond the name. The Pyrenees foothills and ranges create a remarkable diversity of microclimates that provide a wealth of variety for winemakers. The region is a quintessential Australian wine region, with vineyards appearing sporadically between the ever present eucalyptus trees. Pyrenees wines produced from Cabernet Sauvignon can possess a sumptuously rich mid palate, with flavours running from eucalypt mint through to black currant as well as the earthy characters that develop during maturation. White and sparkling wines also contribute to the reputation of the Pyrenees region especially in the cooler south.

Shiraz is the name given to the dark-skinned Syrah grape when grown in Australia and selected pockets of the New World. Though genetically identical, the stylistic differences between Shiraz and Syrah are usually pronounced. Shiraz is so important to Australian viticulture that it is the most planted grape variety in the majority of Australian vineyards and has become virtually synonymous with the country's wine regions, and in particular the Barossa Valley.

1 x Chateau Maucoil Côtes du Rhône Villages Red (Organic) 2020 - Rhone, France

87/100 CellarTracker
91/100 James Suckling (2019 vintage)
92/100 James Suckling (2016 vintage)
90/100 Wine Enthusiast (2016 vintage)

4 Stars, Decante
Gold 2020, New Sorld list in London
Gold 2020, Chilean list in London

Organic & biodynamic

Anna Lee C. Iijima "A vein of graphite extends from nose to finish in this plump, blueberry-scented blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. Fresh black-plum and cherry flavors are ripe but pure, lifted by hints of blossomy perfume and a lingering crush of minerality on the finish. Although at its best young, the wine should hold through 2025".

Wine Enthusiast "This blend of Grenache, Carignan and Syrah offer elegant restraint alongside pristine black-cherry and berry exuberance. Fruity and forward, it's shaded by nuances of thyme and wild mint. Fresh acidity and firm tannins lend structure. Enjoy this approachable yet elegant wine now through 2023." (2016 Vintage)

Robert Parker "Another spice-filled effort ... it has a kiss of green in its leafy herbs, mint, incense and sweet red fruits. Moderately concentrated, medium-bodied and easy drinking." (2015 Vintage)

Gault & Millau "Amazing wine with wild scents, captivating red fruits and peony, violet, tinted eucalyptus that permanently mark the taste buds!" (2015 Vintage)

Jancis Robinson "Flattering, macerated red fruits. Very open nose and light. Good freshness" (2015 Vintage)

Wine Spectator "Juicy, with raspberry coulis and plum skin notes lined with hints of anise and toasted vanilla. Offers an open, easy finish. Drink now. 5,500 cases made." (2015 Vintage)

The Winemaker "Beautiful deep colour of ruby colour. This wine is clean, bright. Aromatic nose, rich ripe fruit (blackberry and plum). Good concentration, wide and strong end of a long and beautiful evolution." (2015 Vintage)

This wine is Grenache (50%) Syrah (25%) Mourvèdre (25%).

While Chateau Maucoil only has a short history as a vineyard, the estate has a long history in the Rhone Valley that dates back to the Ancient Romans who used the property as an army fortress. Vines were planted in what we now know as Chateau Maucoil during the mid 1600s.

In 2014, Chateau Maucoil was certified as being 100% biodynamic. The Cotes du Rhone Villages appellation was introduced in 1966 and now applies to 16 in the southern Rhone Valley. Wines made under the appellation must meet higher standards than those of the plain Cotes de Rhone title and are from areas that show potential to produce distinctive wine of a high standard.

1 x McHenry Hohnen Rocky Road Semilion Sauvignon Blanc (Organic) 2020 ~ Margaret River, Western Australia

94/100 Nick Butler, The Real Review

5 Stars, McHenry Hohen Vintners
5 Star Winery - James Halliday
Commended, International Wine Challenge (2009 vintage)
Bronze, International Wine Challenge (2008 vintage)
Bronze, Decanter World Wine Awards (2008 vintage)

Nick Butler, The Real Review "Serious value here. It's grass and cured lemons, lemon curd and dried green herbs, an arm-wrestle of a wine. Ripe and open when sipped, grippy and challenging with time to reflect."

Founded by one of the pioneers of the Margaret River winemaking region, David Hohnen, and his brother in law, Murray McHenry, an accomplished fine wine retailer. Both have been making wine in Margaret River since the early 1970’s. McHenry Hohnen vineyards are 100% biodynamic. Their three unique vineyards (Burnside, Calgardup and Hazel’s) produce wines that are a reflection of the land. McHenry Hohnen focus on crafting site expressive wines and are known for producing some of the region's best wines.

Margaret River is one of the best known wine regions in Australia, recognized internationally for the quality of its wines and the natural beauty of the region. Although originally renowned for its unusually refined cabernet sauvignon and intensely citrusy chardonnay varieties, the region now produces high quality Semillon-Sauvignon blends and Shiraz.

Located in the south-western corner of Western Australia, it is famous for having a more 'European' wine style than its counterparts across Australia, owing to the regions temperate, coastal location which is very similar to that of Bordeaux.

Sauvignon Blanc – Semillon is a classic white wine blend. It is most widely produced in France (most notably Bordeaux's Graves district), where both Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon are well-established varieties, and has more recently caught on in Australia (particularly Margaret River). The versatile blend is typically made into crisp, dry wines, but it is also the blend of choice for the world's most prestigious sweet wine style, Sauternes. The blend is endowed with vibrant acidity and grassy aromas by Sauvignon Blanc, and its structure and mouthfeel from Semillon.

1 x Domaine Chènevières Macon-Village Blanc 2021 - Burgundy, France

91/100 James Suckling
91/100 James Suckling (2020 vintage)
Bronze - Wine Spectator (2020 vintage)
91/100 James Suckling (2019 vintage)
Bronze - Wine Spectator (2019 vintage)

Silver - Decanter Worl Wine Awards
Bronze - Decanter Worl Wine Awards (2020 vintage)
Bronze - Decanter Worl Wine Awards (2019 vintage)

James Suckling "Pure, chalky and mineral nose delivers star fruit, lime and green apples that follow through to a linear, medium-bodied palate. An elegant and understated expression here."

Decanter Worl Wine Awards "Ripe melon, peach and apricot with toasted lemon and spice; supple and generous with a long, citrus finish."

James Suckling "Fresh pear, apricot, honeydew melon and apple tart on the nose. It’s medium-to full-bodied. Round and textured. Hint of spice to the ripe stone fruit." (2020 vintage)

Wine Spectator "A stony note underlines the apple and lemon flavors in this version, which is well-structured courtesy of vivid acidity." (2020 vintage)

James Suckling "Pretty aromas of peach, lemon curd and golden apple on the nose with a touch of toasted almond. It’s medium-to full-bodied and layered with crisp acidity. Delicious." (20219 vintage)

Wine Spectator "A plump, succulent white, offering peach, apple and lemon flavors. It firms up as the lively acidity kicks in, driving the finish. A touch of earth lingers. " (2019 vintage)

Domaine Les Chenevières is a 300 year old wine estate operated by a family of winemakers for five generations. The estate is located on the commune of Saint Maurice de Satonnay, a small village located halfway between Mâcon and Cluny. Their 38-hectare vineyard is planted in three villages: Saint Maurice de Satonnay, Péronne and Azé, also renowned for its prehistoric caves. Vines are planted on slopes and mid-slopes, on clay-limestone soils exposed South / Southeast or several noble grape varieties rub shoulders harmoniously: Chardonnay - Pinot noir - Gamay - Aligoté, representing all the Burgundy appellations.

Georges Duboeuf was an award winning French wine producer and merchant, and the founder of Les Vins Georges Duboeuf: one of the largest wine producers in France. Duboeuf produces a staggering 3 million cases of wine annually. The company is most well-known for its popularization and production of Beaujolais wines, leading to Duboeuf's nicknames of le roi du Beaujolais or sometimes pape du Beaujolais (the king or pope of Beaujolais). In 2018 Georges’ passed control of his company to his son Franck Duboeuf.

Chardonnay is one of the world’s most popular grapes, Chardonnay is made in a wide range of styles from lean, to rich, creamy white wines aged in oak. Bolder, richer, full-bodied and buttery Chardonnays are made using oak and are produced in California, Burgundy, and Australia. Unoaked chardonnays such as Chablis and those produced in Chile, New Zealand, and other parts of France are leaner and often crisp and mineraly, with delicate flavors. By law, if a label says “Chablis,” it must be Chardonnay.

1 x In Dreams Chardonnay 2021 ~ Yarra Valley, Australia

93/100 Campbell Mattinson
Bronze - Philip Rich (2020 vintage)
94/100 Jeni Port (2019 vintage)
94/100 The Wine Front (2017 vintage)
91/100 James Halliday (2017 vintage)
91/100 Toni Paterson (2017 vintage)
Bronze - Huon Hooke (2017 vintage)
93/100 Campbell Mattinson (2016 vintage)
91/100 The Wine Front (2016 vintage)

James Halliday Five Star Rating (2016 vintage)
Handcrafted, micro-winery (2016 vintage)

Campbell Mattinson "Yarra Valley Chablis, if you like. Or that kind of style, anyway. Sweet pear, juicy green and red apple, nectarine, an element of honeysuckle and a light clip of cedarwood. Textbook in its loveliness. There’s an aspect of tart acidity here but it works in context and anyways, in time, the wine as a whole will shine all the more ".

Philip Rich "A vibrant green gold. Nectarines and citrus aromas intermingled with some matchstick and almonds. A savoury wine with good freshness and crunch" (2020 vintage)

Jeni Port "Nice emotion. Introduction of dusty oak and lemon sherbet, green apple. On the leaner side of chardonnay with pronounced lemony acidity, taut and taste of cold steel. Concentrated and yet to do a full reveal." (2019 vintage)

James Halliday "A soften than usual framework for '17, white flesh stone fruit and melon combine with subtle oak, the acidity providing a path to follow in dreams." (2017 vintage)

Toni Paterson "A delicious wine with good balance and flavour. It has a core of composed grapefruit and fresh pear, plus refreshing integrated acidity. There is impressive detail in the form of oatmeal and clotted cream. I like the palate softness and overall roundness of the wine. Well-made, well-balanced and satisfying" (2017 vintage)

Huon Hooke "Light, bright yellow hue, with a fresh herb, lemon and citrus aroma, laced with subtle hints of oak, yeast lees and sulfides.The wine is fresh and light, but has good intensity and purity of fruit. Soft, svelte and sleek." (2017 vintage)

Campbell Mattinson "Lots going on and the volume to carry it. Wood smoke, preserved lemons, nougat, and roasted nuts, a gun smoke character too. Pears, tinned. Oatmeal. It's lively, expressive and textural, the finish satisfying. Nothing at all wimpy; it's a mouthful of flavour." (2016 vintage)

Swiss born head winemaker, Nina Stocker is the daughter of eminent wine scientist Dr John Stocker. Nina was born and raised in a small town on the border of the Alsace wine region in Switzerland and it was her family’s involvement in the local village vineyard which paved the way for her future career as a Winemaker.

Nina has worked vintages in McLaren Vale, Yarra Valley, Barolo (Italy), Rhone Valley (France), Alentejo (Portugal), and New Zealand.

In Dreams have won medals for both their Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. In Dreams source their Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from three low yielding, premium quality vineyards. The vineyards are predominantly from the upper Yarra Valley due to the cooler micro climate that helps them capture the elegance and finesse of this noble variety.

In Dreams are focused on allowing the vineyards to express themselves in the resulting wines using traditional winemaking techniques such as small batch fermentation, wild yeast and the delicate use of French oak.