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UNLABELLED BAROSSA VALLEY 'THE ANCIENT ONE'
SHIRAZ 2008 ONLY 500 DOZEN MADE - $10.00 A BOTTLE 'CLOSE TO THE
BEST UNLABELLED WINE WE HAVE SOLD IN
50 YEARS' Boccaccio e-newsletter 11th August Hi everyone, Cheers, and enjoy this
week's e-newsletter, Anthony D''Anna Boccaccio Cellars Follow me on twitter: http://twitter.com/anthonydanna Unlabelled
Barossa Valley ''The Ancient One'' Shiraz 2008 This old vine Barossa Valley Shiraz sourced from a sixty year old dry
grown vineyard in the Ebenezzer sub-region of the Barossa Valley. Normally
destined for a boutique label that sells for $50 plus a bottle (and has
earned rave reviews world wide) this wine is the result of a cancelled export
order and we have been lucky enough to grab the resultant stocks. Awesome wine, black as night,
fresh as a daisy and so beautifully balanced. If you enjoy top line Barossa
Shiraz then you will love this wine. Big and rich, with heaps of voluptious
dark fruits and enourmous depth of fruit. Absolutely amazing wine. This is
one of the best Unlabelled wines we have sold in close to 50 years. UNLABELLED BAROSSA VALLEY 'THE ANCIENT ONE'
SHIRAZ 2008 (S) IS AVAILABLE WHILST STOCKS LAST FOR $10.00 A BOTTLE. OTHER WINES ON OFFER: 96 POINTS AND UNDER $20 A BOTTLE. Bannockburn
Vineyards Bruce Cabernet Merlot Shiraz 2006 A distinctly
elegant wine, with fine tannins supporting a mouthwatering array of predominantly
red fruits. Very clever winemaking has produced an excellent result. Cabernet
Sauvignon/Merlot/Shiraz. Cork. 14% alc.
Rating 96 Drink 2016 $25 Date Tasted Jul 09 James Halliday BANNOCKBURN VINEYARDS BRUCE CABERNET MERLOT
SHIRAZ 2006 (C) IS AVAILABLE WHILST STOCKS LAST FOR $19.99 A BOTTLE. THE BEST WYNNS' BLACK LABEL IN YEARS Wynns
Coonawarra Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 South Australia''s Coonawarra
is one of the classic Cabernet-producing regions of Australia, once described
as the ''Medoc of the Southern Hemisphere'' and, truly, Coonawarra Cabernet
Sauvignon can be disarmingly like Bordeaux when young. Recently Coonawarra
has experienced four outstanding or above average vintages in a row - 1998,
1999, 2000 and 2001. This gift of nature has given the ammunition this region
needs to bring back focus to its wonderful Cabernets. Andrew Calliard MW WYNNS COONAWARRA ESTATE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2008
(S) IS AVAILABLE WHILST STOCKS LAST FOR $23.99 A BOTTLE. Elderton
Eden Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 Blackcurrant and red berries with low level nutty oak and mint. What's
lovely about this wine though, is the juicy freshness and balance it has –
invigorating almost. Has length and drinkablity and may well age handsomely
too. Dynamite for the price. Drink : 2011 - 2017 Rated : 92 Points Gary Walsh, The Wine Front The wine is made in the Elderton style of being big, soft, rich and
juicy. The fruit is sourced from friends'' vineyards in the Barossa, other
than the Elderton Estate. It has developed further complexity from 8 months
maturation in American Oak puncheons. It has always been our
intention to grow our production and business but we feel we would be
compromising the uniqueness of our current estate wines by bulking up their
quantities, thus have developed this new wine together with the Friends Cabernet
Sauvignon to fill out the range. It has taken many years to find and develop
relationships with many small growers in the Barossa, but now we can truly
say that these new wines are sourced from our friend''s vineyards. ELDERTON EDEN VALLEY CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2009
(S) IS AVAILABLE WHILST STOCKS LAST FOR $17.99 A BOTTLE ANOTHER FINE 2007 VINTAGE PORT FROM PORTO Niepoort Vintage
Port 2007 750ml 96-98+) out of 100... I often find that this
decade''s Niepoort Vintage Ports aligns very closely with what I enjoy most
stylistically in a VP; nonetheless, with 49 foil wrapped bottles before me, I
had no idea which was which. From the first sip and until bottle #39 was near
empty, (not to mention a 2nd bottle hand carried back to the USA) everything
about it appealed to my senses. The nose was crammed with dark berry fruits
and earthy notes from smoky cedar and tobacco, to spicy white pepper,
cinnamon stick and an herbal, pine resin undertone. Like great Madeira, each
whiff presented its own melange of new scents. Fantastic as it was, I
preferred the intricacy of the fresh and driven palate presence. Like the
Portmaker himself, the 2007 Niepoort possesses many layers of character. This
Port leads a procession of incongruent qualities: massive density and
concentration of fruit yet sensual freshness on the palate and great harmony
overall. Insanely tannic and grippy, yet voluptuous velvet textural pleasure
in the mouth along with easy approachability. One of the most profound and
longest finishes of any bottle I tasted during a week in Portugal, with 40-60
years of cellar worthiness ahead of it, yet I''d open a bottle to share with
friends during or after dinner tonight. It''s all there in a hedonistic brew,
harmonious and complex." - Roy
Hersh, For the Love of Port "(93-96) out of 100...Wonderful aromas of
violet, blackberry and citrus fruits. Full-bodied and medium sweet, with
layers of ripe, polished tannins. Very very long. Goes on and on. Very
layered and well-crafted." - WS "93 out of 100...A step above is the 2007 Niepoort Vintage Port
which delivers a superb bouquet of fruitcake, plum, incense, blueberry, and
licorice. Elegant on the palate but with layers of rich, succulent fruit, this
intense, smooth-textured, impeccably balanced wine will have a lengthy
drinking window extending from 2017 to 2037. It is one of the stars of the
vintage." – WA NIEPOORT VINTAGE PORT 2007 750ML (C) IS
AVAILABLE WHILST STOCKS LAST FOR $179.99 A BOTTLE. Seppeltsfield
Show Vintage Fortified Shiraz 2001 (375ml) Seppeltsfield aim to make a Vintage Fortified that is drier and more
refined than the traditional Australian style with an intensity of flavour
derived from fruit quality rather than high Baume. The 2001 Seppeltsfield Barossa Valley Fortified utilises a backbone of
richly flavoured Shiraz combined with a portion of Touriga that adds
complexity and lift. Presented in 375ml this wine will reward careful
cellaring. Seppeltsfield Wines are the proud custodians of the priceless
collection of fortified wines spanning more than 150 years of winemaking
excellence. This heritage includes a range of fortified wines that is
Australia''s most diverse and unsurpassed in reputation for quality. Vineyard Region: Barossa Valley & McLaren Vale Grape Variety: Shiraz, Touriga Maturation: Maturation for 3 months in stainless steel prior to bottling
in September 2001. Cellared at Seppeltsfield in the Barossa Valley. Colour: Deep crimson, brick red. Nose: Intense berry licorice fruit, spice and marzipan. Integrated
spirit combining with the fruit to increase the intensity and lift. Palate: Very much a contemporary Australian Vintage Style being finer
and more elegant in structure whilst maintaining the power and intensity of
flavour. The finish is dry with beautifully integrated spirit and savoury
tannins that leaves a long and lingering flavour finish. Peak Drinking Now-2015 SEPPELTSFIELD SHOW VINTAGE FORTIFIED SHIRAZ
2001 (375ML) (C) IS AVAILABLE WHILST STOCKS LAST FOR $18.99 A BOTTLE.
Ringbolt
Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 One
of the silly things about wine names like Ring Bolt, or more correctly,
ring.bolt, is that it gets very confusing when people want to use the
internet to do a search. I note that Mattinson had the 2007 listed under
Ringbolt…incorrectly. Chocolate sauce mingles with the fragrant
Margaret River perfume of gum leaf, gravel and wet cement (work with me
please). There's a mix of blackberry and mulberry fruit and subtle oak,
tastefully applied. Medium to full bodied with abundant fine grained tannins,
clean acidity and excellent flavour persistence. At the price it's the
complete package, and indeed, you'd most likely think it was $10 or $20 more
expensive if you were none the wiser. Nice wine, shame about the cork. Drink : 2010 - 2016 93 POINTS Gary Walsh RINGBOLT MARGARET RIVER CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2008 (C) IS AVAILABLE
WHILST STOCKS LAST FOR $17.99 A BOTTLE. HIGHLIGHTS FROM PREVIOUS WEEKS: ONE OF THE GREAT CEPPARELLO'S: BOTTLED UNDER SCREWCAP Isole e Olena's 2006
Cepparello (100% Sangiovese) reveals superb density and richness in a
surprisingly medium-bodied style for this vintage. Candied red fruit,
flowers, menthol and sweet herbs emerge from the glass with almost
liqueur-like sweetness. The wine possesses outstanding balance and a long,
sweet finish, with subtle notes of tar, licorice and herbs that make an
appearance on the close. This is an elegant Cepparello that combines the
ripeness of the vintage in a mid-weight, ethereal style. Anticipated
maturity: 2009-2019. 93 points Antonio Galloni Wine Advocate # 184 Aug
2009 Proprietor Paolo De Marchi
is one of Tuscany's most inspired growers. As is often the case, the wines
are very strong across the board. Antonio Galloni Wine Advocate # 184 Aug
2009 ISOLE E OLENA CEPPARELLO 2006 (S) IS WHILST STOCKS LAST FOR $89.99 A
BOTTLE. CULLEN STUNNING 2008 VINTAGE RELEASES Cullen Diana Madeline Margaret
River Cabernet Merlot 2008 Be interested to hear what
Mattinson thinks of this one. I like the comment he made on one of the other
new release Cullen reds, along the lines of it being what you might call “an
enthusiasts wine”. Not sure this will play in Peoria, but it's a good wine.
Puts me in mind of a Yarra Valley Cabernet or a lighter style of Bordeaux,
something like Potensac or similar. And it has similarities to something like
Tyrrell's Four Acres Shiraz, stay with me, but you'll know what I mean
(hopefully) if and when you have tasted both. Something that needs, and will
build with, bottle age. I opened this before I dashed out to a Bordeaux
dinner and, to be perfectly candid, wasn't really up to tasting anything the
next day so tried it the day after that. Not much change. A medium bodied wine of
classic styling with bright red fruits, top quality cedar oak and a pretty
perfume. It's clean and fresh with fine grained ripe tannin – deceptively
light, but not without length or impact. I like the 'luncheon claret'
style of it, but wouldn't mind seeing just a little more oomph and Margaret
River character. Almost certain to improve mind you. Value locally, not least
on a world stage, is questionable this vintage, though its lightness does
make for a compelling point of difference. Drink : 2018 - 2028 92+
Points Gary Walsh, The Wine Front CULLEN DIANA MADELINE MARGARET RIVER CABERNET MERLOT 2008 (S) IS
AVAILABLE WHILST STOCKS LAST FOR $94.99 A BOTTLE. Cullen
Kevin John Margaret River Chardonnay 2008 Complexity and texture are
hallmarks of the Cullen Chardonnay. The fruit for this wine is harvested at varying
degrees throughout vintage to contribute a range of flavours. The wine is
fermented with natural yeasts and maturated in French oak for seven to ten
months. In order to preserve flavour and texture the wine has, if any at all,
a light fining and filtration just prior to bottling. Cullen Chardonnay will
cellar well for up to ten years. ''Cullen is one of the
established wineries of Margaret River, having first planted in 1971. Its
Semillon sauvignon blanc and cabernet merlot are so renowned that the chardonnay
is often ignored. It shouldn''t be. As top-end chardonnays go, it is one of
the more unusual and is amazingly complex. This vintage seems to offer a
different nuance with every sniff.'' Greg Duncan Powell "Ocean winds moderate
the region''s warm climate. The maritime influence (a recurring theme) and the
predominant Mendoza clone underpin the distinctive style - best exemplified
by winemaker Vanya Cullen''s dusty, lemon sherbert, cut pear, dried pear and
fig flavours. Overlaid are winemaking influences such as wild yeast and
malolactic fermentation, but the intrinsic quality of Margaret River
chardonnay remains the same. It is an assured elegance. The taste has intense
fruit power coupled to a surprisingly fine structure." Jeni Port CULLEN KEVIN JOHN MARGARET RIVER CHARDONNAY 2008 (S) IS AVAILABLE
WHILST STOCKS LAST FOR $59.99 A BOTTLE. A CLASSIC AUSTRALIAN BLEND Yalumba's Fine Dry Red 1A
spends 13 months in a mix of French and Hungarian oak barrels – coopered on
site at Yalumba. And while it has no bearing on the wine inside the bottle –
the packaging of this wine, and of the Yalumba range in general, is as good
as it gets these days. Give it 45 minutes in a
decanter and from there it drinks beautifully. I opened this last night
determined to only drink one glass; a damn-near full bottle disappeared! It
tastes of blackcurrant, leather, eucalypt and cedarwood, though its briary
edges are clear signs of cabernet's wonderful influence. Lovely
smoothness. Lovely flavour. Not in any way overdone. Tip top. Drink : 2011 -
2016 93+ Points Campbell Mattinson, The Winefront In 1974 Yalumba created an
outstanding Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz blend known simply as FDR1A. The wine
soon became a legend in winemaking circles, appreciated both for its fruit
expression and restrained power. Vintage 2006 Fine Dry Red 1A
is a continuing example of Yalumba's commitment to, and mastery of, the quintessential
Australian red wine that is Cabernet and Shiraz. Aged for 13 months in French
& Hungarian Oak barrels which were hand-made in our own cooperage, FDRIA
is a testament to winemaking craftsmanship. The grapes were hand picked
and crushed to our eight tonne open top stainless steel fermenters. The
natural, or ''wild'' yeasts present on the grape skins were allowed to initiate
the sugar fermentation. Cultured winery yeasts were then added to complete
this fermentation and cap/skin management was controlled by the Yalumba
designed cap plunger. The result is a wine with excellent depth of colour,
richness and complexity. A deep and dense red colour,
this is a bright and distinctive wine with the aroma of mint, eucalypt,
briary red fruits and violets coming through. It surprises on the palate,
bursting with savoury fruit flavours of currants and plums, an elegant
mouthfeel and finishing long and smooth with rich, bold, gravelly tannins and
balanced acidity. This is a wine built to last and will cellar well for at
least ten years. YALUMBA FDR1A CABERNET SAUVIGNON SHIRAZ 2006
(C) IS AVAILABLE WHILST STOCKS LAST FOR $34.99 A BOTTLE. IT IS THE DOG STRANGLER Teusner
Barossa Valley The Dog Strangler Mataro 2009 In the wonderful, wide world
of wine you will find around 60-odd synonyms for one of our favourite
varieties – Mataro. There are the well known ones of mourvedre and monastrell
as well as lesser known ones such as Balzac and Esparte...but our favourite
by far is the French estrangle chien..... The Dog Strangler. Now don't get us
wrong...dogs nearly out number humans here at Teusner so we mean our
four-legged friends no harm....we just love the name and we are sure you'll
love the wine. We've sourced the Mataro for
this wine from all over the Barossa....from Vine Vale, Greenock, Moppa,
Koonunga and Ebenezer to produce a wine that is complex and a pleasure to
drink. Colour: Deep ruby red with
purple flashes. Bouquet: Earthy and deeply
spiced the 2008 Dog Strangler Mataro is saturated with deep, ripe black and
dark berry fruits....plums, blackberry and mulberry with a dash of blueberry
lift and hints of earth, leather, five spice, violets and schezuan pepper. Palate: The palate is well
weighted and rich with broody dark and black berry fruits. Earthy and
intense, with plenty of exotic spice, a touch of floral lift and savoury,
ripe Mataro tannins on the lingering finish. Cellaring: Drink now until
2015 Analysis: pH 3.49, T.A. 6.63
g/L, RS 1.5 g/L, Alcohol 14.1%. Free/Total SO2 32/85 mg/L at bottling. TEUSNER BAROSSA VALLEY THE DOG STRANGLER MATARO 2009 (S) IS AVAILABLE
WHILST STOCKS LAST FOR $22.99 A BOTTLE. Crawford
River Henty Riesling 2009 Crawford River Wines was
established at Condah in 1975 by John Thomson, with the aim of harnessing the
cool climate viticulture benefits of a relatively unexplored wine-growing
region, the South West of Victoria. Initially, two hectares were planted when
John returned to the family farm after some years sharebroking in Melbourne
and London. Five hectares were added whilst John was studying Viticulture and
Wine Science at Charles Stuart University in Wagga Wagga, and the last two
hectares were planted in 1995 giving the vineyard a total of nine hectares. Presiding over sprawling
grazing lands and spectacular State forests, Crawford River Wines has paved
the way for the industry in what is, traditionally a wool, beef and dairy
region. The winery atop the hill and the vineyard hugging the steep slope are
in the midst of the sheep and cattle station that has been in John''s family
since 1884. In the near distance meanders the Crawford River, steadily making
its way along to the mighty Glenelg River. The low-yielding vines grow
in gravelly loam soils and combined with a long ripening period and cool,
even temperatures, produce grapes of intense flavor and high natural acidity,
enabling the production of elegant wines. The vines are all hand pruned, the
grapes hand picked and meticulous attention is paid to hygiene and modern
wine making techniques. Riesling and Cabernet Sauvignon are the two main
varieties planted, with smaller plantings of Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Semillon
and Sauvignon Blanc. All wines are grown, produced and bottled at Crawford
River Vineyard and winery at Condah. Crawford River in Victoria''s
Henty region is a familiar name to many wine lovers around Australia. Since
it was established in 1975, the vineyard has been producing exciting riesling
and complex cool-climate cabernet sauvignon. This is remarkable given the
region does not exactly have a long and glorious association with
viticulture. Ben Edwards CRAWFORD RIVER HENTY RIESLING 2009 (S) IS AVAILABLE WHILST STOCKS LAST
FOR $36.99 A BOTTLE. GREAT DRINKING PENINSULA PINOT NOIR Lindsay McCall is a magician
at work" James Halliday Bright, clear
crimson-purple; Lindsay McCall does it again, the wine is fresh, rich plum
and cherry fruit offset by foresty, but balanced, tannins and oak. Screwcap.
13.5% alc. Rating 94 Drink 2015 $28 Date Tasted Mar 10 James
Halliday Peninsula
Series Winemaking : The fruit for
this wine was sourced from our three leased Red Hill Vineyards and a number
of other high quality grower vineyards from across the Peninsula. The 2009 growing season was
cooler than recent vintages (despite extreme heat over the Black Saturday
period) with yields being down by about 1/3rd. However quality was excellent
across all our vineyards. Fruit for these wines comes
partly from our Estate managed vineyards at Red Hill plus fruit purchased
from a number of carefully selected vineyards from other sub-regions of the
Mornington Peninsula. “The quality of these wines are often equal to many
other vineyards best” (James Halliday) PARINGA PENINSULA PINOT NOIR 2009 (S) IS AVAILABLE WHILST STOCKS LAST
FOR $24.99 A BOTTLE. A RARE AND WONDERFUL PEDRO Toro Albala Pedro Ximenez
1982 375ml Don PX Gran Reserva 1982 is
aged a minimum of 25 years in cask prior to bottling. Concentrated mahogany
color, with intense coffe and tobacco aromas over a dense and penetrating
dried fruit flavour and firm tannin structure. Toro Albala is the world''s
only specialist in Vontage Dessert PX. Founded in 1844, Toro Albalá
is arguably the best producer of Pedro Ximenez in the world today with the
finest vineyard holdings in Montilla (the region for Pedro) and the oldest
stocks. Toro Albalá was the first Montilla producer to commercialize bottled,
dessert-styled Pedro Ximénez (in 1970) and remains the world''s only
specialist in 100% vintage PX. Impeccable and authentic Fino, Amontillado and
Oloroso containing only the natural alcohol from fermentation are also
produced by the classic solera method. Bodegas Toro Albalá owns significant
vineyard acreage in Aguilar de la Frontera and Moriles; planted exclusively
Pedro Ximénez vines that are planted in the chalky-white, albariza soils.
Grapes from the older bush vines are destined for the vintage dessert wines,
whereas newer wire-trained vineyards provide fresher fruit with brighter
acids for the production of the dryer styles. These are all wonderful wines,
full of character and power. The sweet Pedro's have to be tasted to be
believed and the prices speak for themselves. TORO ALBALA PEDRO XIMENEZ 1982 375ML (C) IS AVAILABLE WHILST STOCKS
LAST FOR $49.99 A BOTTLE. PLEASE NOTE: (S) SCREWCAP,
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Greatest'' Riesling 2008 is available for $8.00 a bottle. Jim Barry Watervale Valley Riesling
2009 is available for $12.99 a bottle Petaluma Hanlin Hill Riesling 2009 is
available for $24.99 a bottle. Chardonnay offers Stonier Chardonnay 2008 is available until stocks
last for $21.99 a bottle. Wickhams Road Yarra Chardonnay 2009
is available until stocks last for $14.99 a bottle. Hoddles Creek Chardonnay 2009 is
available for $18.99 a bottle.. Semillon offers McWilliams Elizabeth Semillon 2005 is
available for $13.99 a bottle. Peter Lehmann Semillon 2006 is
available for $9.99 a bottle. Tyrrells Vat 1 Hunter Valley Semillon
2003 is available for $39.99 a bottle. Shiraz offers Peter Lehmann Barossa Shiraz 2008 is
available for $13.99 a bottle. White Box Heathcote Shiraz 2007 is
available for $15.99 a bottle. McWilliams Mount Pleasant Phillip
Shiraz 2008 is available for $13.99 a bottle. Cabernet Sauvignon offers Wirra Wirra Church Block Cabernet
Shiraz Merlot 2008 is available for $16.99 a bottle. Balnaves Coonawarra Cabernet
Sauvignon 2008 is available for $29.99 a bottle. Barwang Hilltops Cabernet Sauvignon
2008 is available for $14.99 a bottle. Pinot Noir Curly Flat Macedon Pinot Noir 2007 is
available for $44.99 a bottle. Stoniers Pinot Noir 2008 is available
for $23.99 a bottle Sauvignon Blanc offers Gieson Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
2009 is available for $15.99 a bottle. Lawsons Dry Hills Sauvignon Blanc
2008 is available for $17.99 a bottle. Oyster Bay Marlborough Sauvignon
Blanc 2009 is available until stocks last for $16.99 a bottle. Sparkling offers Chandon Vintage 2006 is available for
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