Australia
Australia
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Western Australia | 1 | 99 (RJO) | HK$995.00 | |||||
Ray Jordan (99)It would not surprise me if this was considered the greatest Leeuwin chardonnay yet. You would get no argument from me... there is elegance and power here. Subtle layered wine. It was a year of great concentration and power. Has pear and lime character that is part of the DNA. The fruit is generous, especially about the mid palate. Has a subtle and not overstated flinty character with a lift of spice. The oak is brilliantly managed and complementary. It's very tight and precise and the whole-bunch technique gives it that stalky, phenolics character. There's a savoury almond meal character on the finish. Incredible length and power here. The minerally character on the finish is quite pronounced. In the top three, certainly, of any Leeuwin chardonnay. |
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Western Australia | 2 | 98 (TRR) | HK$4,200.00 | |||||
The Real Review (98)Light straw colour with a reserved lemon/grapefruit aroma, fresh and penetrating, the palate brisk and bright with vibrant acidity and intense grapefruit/lemon flavours that persist the full length of the very long palate. Superb vitality and balance. It promises to reward cellaring too. Tremendously concentrated and compact, with extreme drive and massive persistence, it positively vibrates with energy. Very cellarworthy, too. |
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Western Australia | 1 | 91 (VN) | HK$3,145.00 | |||||
Vinous (91)Shiraz is on the move in Margaret River as evidenced by this delightful release from the 2019 Art Series. It offers up sensational aromas of mulberry, blackberry, clove and white pepper with some stalky notes providing a tantalising start. There is plenty of fleshy fruit flavour as well with jube and fruits pastilles with a dusting of toasted cloves. A supple finish only adds to immediate drinkability as does fine length. |
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Western Australia | 1 | 93 (WA) | HK$2,850.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (93)Has been through a few subtle iterations in recent years and this one reverts to a previous style which is more generous and immediately flavoursome. Has a creamy texture with a light lemon curd and peachy stone fruit all held with deliberate restraint to give it that extra polish and classy dimension. |
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South Australia | 2 | - | HK$1,788.00 | |||||
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A connoisseur's delight, the Love Over Gold Menglers Hill Love Over Gold Shiraz 2014 is the epitome of opulence. This handcrafted, single-vineyard wine hails from the prestigious Menglers Hill, situated within the acclaimed South Australian wine region, Barossa Valley. It is the creation of the renaissance winemaker, Warrick Duthy, the impassioned force behind the boutique wine label, Love Over Gold. The 2014 vintage encapsulates the vineyard's story with its exceptional purity and intensity. The grapes endured a growing season of dry, warm days and cool evenings, producing a wine enrobed in powerful dark fruit flavours, tempered with refined acidity and structured tannins. Nineteen months in French oak barrels imbued the Shiraz with complex layers of chocolate, vanilla, and spice, making each sip a revelation. The Love Over Gold Menglers Hill Love Over Gold Shiraz 2014 is undeniably an unforgettable imprint of time and place, a testament to the art of winemaking. |
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Victoria | 1 | - | HK$910.00 | |||||
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Mac Forbes Woori Yallock Pinot Noir 2019 embodies elegance and precision from the esteemed Yallock region in Victoria. Crafted by the renowned Mac Forbes Winery, this Pinot Noir undergoes meticulous vinification, including hand harvesting and gentle maceration to preserve its delicate flavour profile. The 2019 vintage thrives in Yallock’s cool climate and diverse soils, imparting vibrant red berry aromas intertwined with subtle earthy and spice notes. Fermented in French oak barrels, the wine benefits from nuanced tannins and a silky texture, showcasing balanced acidity and a lingering finish. Mac Forbes’ dedication to sustainable viticulture and traditional winemaking techniques ensures a wine of exceptional quality and character. This Pinot Noir offers a harmonious blend of bright fruitiness and refined complexity, making it an exquisite choice for discerning palates. Perfectly paired with poultry, salmon, or creamy cheeses, the Mac Forbes Woori Yallock Pinot Noir 2019 is a distinguished addition to any fine wine collection. |
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Western Australia | 1 | 97 (WA) | HK$1,270.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (97)The 2019 Burnside Vineyard Chardonnay is flinty, spicy and lean, with curry leaf, a hint of Champion Ruby (rolling tobacco in Australia—think Golden Virginia) and a bit of saltbush (local flora). It is very smart. The cooler year is moderated by the close proximity to the beach here—it is briny and so good. I could drink a lot of this. It has a beautiful clean finish. Excellent. |
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South Australia | 5 | - | HK$2,935.00 | |||||
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South Australia | 1 | 90 (VN) | HK$2,205.00 | |||||
Vinous (90)Inky ruby. Vibrant cherry and cassis aromas are complemented by a spicy overtone. Juicy and precise in the mouth, offering bitter cherry and cassis flavors and a sweetening touch of vanilla. The spicy note comes back on the nicely persistent finish, which is framed by supple, even tannins. |
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South Australia | 1 | 94-96 (WA) | HK$845.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (94-96)The 2002 Shiraz Reiver is aged in 100% French oak, of which 70% is new. Sweet floral, black, and blue fruit aromas soar from the glass of this black/purple-colored 2002. Extremely full-bodied, deep, and chewy, with tremendous purity as well as texture, it is a remarkably well-balanced behemoth from South Australia that should age effortlessly for 15+ years. Barrel samples of three 2002s revealed tremendous potential in what appears to be the finest efforts Mitolo has yet produced. There are 300-400 cases of each, and all three are scheduled to be bottled in October. Kudos to young importer (31 years old!) Ben Hammerschlag for unearthing these potential superstars. |
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South Australia | 4 | 96 (WA) | HK$2,980.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (96)Named after a mythical monster, the 2005 Shiraz Savitar emerges from rocky, low vigor soils, and was aged for 16 months in primarily new French oak barrels. Dazzling aromas of acacia flowers, blueberries, crushed rocks, graphite, licorice, and espresso roast emerge from this tightly knit but intense, fleshy, rich effort. Its multilayered palate, huge body, sweet tannin, and “monster” finish suggest this brilliant wine will be drinkable between 2008 and 2020. It is a superb example of McLaren Vale Shiraz. |
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South Australia | 1 | 95 (WA) | HK$2,135.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (95)More high-toned and red-fruited, the cherry-scented 2018 Savitar Shiraz also hints at vanilla, cedar and dried spices (from the oak), plus some slightly darker berry notes. It's full-bodied but tighter and more age-worthy than the GAM or Angela, with a taut, lingering finish. |
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South Australia | 1 | 94 (HWC) | HK$2,265.00 | |||||
Halliday Wine Companion (94)Sourced from the proprietary Lopresti vineyard, known as the 'Chinese Block'. Near Wilunga, this is a warmer zone. Hand picked and placed in drying crates to undergo appassimento; this elevates tannins while concentrating fruit in a shift of the phenolic makeup, imparting a firm, ferrous savouriness. Unabashedly big, yet far from jammy, as a welcome result. Asian spice, blood stone, bitter amaro and cherry pith, with a verdant echo of cabernet in the background. |
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South Australia | 30 | - | HK$1,640.00 | |||||
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The Mmad, Blewitt Springs Shiraz, South Australia 2022 exemplifies the quintessential richness and depth characteristic of the region. Crafted by Mmad Winery, renowned for their meticulous vineyard selection in the fertile terroir of Blewitt Springs, each grape is hand-harvested at optimal ripeness. Fermentation progresses in French oak barrels, imparting subtle vanilla and spice undertones, while fostering the wine's robust tannic structure. The 2022 vintage reveals a deep ruby hue, unveiling aromas of blackberry, plum, and hints of pepper. On the palate, layers of dark fruit are complemented by nuanced notes of chocolate and cedar, culminating in a long, elegant finish. Balanced yet powerful, this Shiraz pairs beautifully with hearty meats and aged cheeses, making it a distinguished choice for the discerning wine enthusiast. |
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South Australia | 2 | - | HK$2,630.00 | |||||
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South Australia | 2 | 92 (WA) | HK$2,195.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (92)Once you taste a few of a producer's wines side by side, you really start to get a feel for stylistic preference between warm vintages and cool ones. I surprise myself by saying here that I prefer the warmer vintages at Mollydooker (this does not make it right) because the sunshine and ease with which ripening can occur in a warmer year really seems to suit the plush, high-octane style being proliferated here. So, this 2021 Blue Eyed Boy Shiraz is far more on the blue fruit spectrum than the 2020, which has a complex array of sweet/savory/spice characters. The detail here errs to blackberry, blood plum and resin—a spicy, full-bodied Shiraz. Not for the faint of heart. |
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South Australia | 3 | - | HK$2,705.00 | |||||
