The New Wave Australia Case
Three bottles each of four top-rated wines from two excellent Australian wineries: Wickhams Road’s Chardonnay 2023 and Pinot Noir 2023, and Alkina’s Kin Semillon 2025 and Kin Grenache 2023. Save 13% and over £36 on regular... Read More
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Wickhams Road, Chardonnay, Yea Valley, 2023
Like the Yarra, the Yea Valley in Victoria is high and cool. Winemaker Franco D'Anna of Hoddles Creek says this is “made in exactly the same manner as the Estate range”, fermented in older barrels and with “a purity of fruit and a beautiful line of acid”. Melon scented. Linear Chardonnay with a racy edge. Now-2028
“A light, bright, green gold. With its aromas of stone fruits, a touch of grilled nuts and a hint of matchstick, you have to wonder how winemaker Franco...
ColourWhite
RegionGippsland
GrowerHoddles Creek
Grape VarietyChardonnay
Vintage2023
ABV12.5%
Bottle75cl
ClosureScrewcap
DietaryVegan
CodeWIC123
Chardonnay
Chardonnay is one of the most-widely planted varieties in the world.
Arguably not the most characterful grape, hence its common ageing in oak, yet at its pinnacle in Burgundy it produces some of the greatest (and certainly most expensive) white wines in the world. Look out for unoaked Chardonnay, it can make a pleasant change, and usually goes down very well with all those people who...
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James Halliday
James Halliday is a renowned Australian wine writer, critic, and winemaker, widely recognised as one of the most influential figures in the Australian wine industry. He has a long and distinguished career that spans several decades, during which he has authored or co-authored over 40 books on wine. His work includes major contributions to prestigious wine publications like the Larousse...
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Alkina, Kin, Semillon, Barossa, 2025
“Young-vine semillon from Block 26b, with a little semillon gris from Block 27 and some old-vine material from the Old Quarter. It’s light straw in the glass and presents as a wonderfully expressive wine. Lemon, juicy white peach and a touch of nectarine with underlying hints of clover blossom, honeysuckle, grapefruit sorbet and stone. Composed and dry, with a stony minerality and a feathery textural aspect. Great drinking.93pts.," Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion.
ColourWhite
RegionBarossa
Grape VarietySemillon
Vintage2023
ABV12.5%
Bottle75
CodeALK125
Wickhams Road, Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley, 2023
Scent of dark plums, but in the mouth it’s all red fruits; cherries, raspberries, even a hint of cranberry, This is fresh and lively - there’s almost a crunch to it - but with an appealing savoury note too. Minimal tannin. It’s like a very approachable village Burgundy from a cool vintage. And it would drink really well with offal - liver, kidneys, sweetbreads - or light dishes dominated by mushrooms. Now-2027
“I’m referring to the insanely good-for-the-money pinots...
ColourRed
RegionYarra Valley
GrowerHoddles Creek
Grape VarietyPinot Noir
Vintage2023
ABV 13.2%
Bottle75cl
ClosureScrewcap
DietaryVegan
CodeWIC623
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir
Origins
- Ancient vine, perhaps 2,000 years old
Distant origins in France - first documented mention in France in 1375
Characteristics
- Finicky grape: notoriously difficult to grow (which is partly why it is hugely intriguing to New World...
James Halliday
James Halliday is a renowned Australian wine writer, critic, and winemaker, widely recognised as one of the most influential figures in the Australian wine industry. He has a long and distinguished career that spans several decades, during which he has authored or co-authored over 40 books on wine. His work includes major contributions to prestigious wine publications like the Larousse...
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Alkina, Kin, Grenache, Barossa, 2023
Grenache is Alkina’s signature grape and this wine sums up winemaker Amelia Nolan’s approach better than any other. 100% whole bunches from three blocks on the estate are fermented and then aged on lees in concrete tulips. The constant natural convection of the lees in these vessels adds a wonderful texture to the wine. Light, delicate (and chillable) it has juicy, ripe strawberry and raspberry fruit with beautifully fresh acidity. A Grenache for Pinot Noir lovers. 13.8%. Now-2028
ColourRed
RegionBarossa Valley
Grape VarietyGrenache
Vintage2023
ABV13.8%
Bottle75
CodeALK623
Grenache / Garnacha
Grenache / Garnacha
Grenache grows well in hot, dry regions, though it can develop very high (15 degrees+) alcohol.
As such it is grown principally in Southern France and Spain (as Garnacha). It is usually blended with other varieties in the Southern Rhône and Languedoc (Syrah, Mourvedre, Carignan, Cinsaut and others).
Its flavour usually encompasses the...
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Jancis Robinson
We get super excited when Jancis Robinson (or one of her team) write about our wine!
Voted the world's most influential wine critic in polls in the US, France and internationally in 2018, Jancis views herself as a wine writer rather than a wine critic.
She writes daily for JancisRobinson.com and weekly for the Financial Times. She is founder-editor of The Oxford Companion...
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The New Wave Australia Case
Three bottles each of four top-rated wines from two excellent Australian wineries: Wickhams Road’s Chardonnay 2023 and Pinot Noir 2023, and Alkina’s Kin Semillon 2025 and Kin Grenache 2023. Save 13% and over £36 on regular bottle prices.
Great choice of good-value wines in the January sales. The website is really easy to use to make up an order. Delivery, as is often the case, was within 24 hours and, as usual, was well-packed.Read More
I've bought a couple of cases recently, and many more in years gone by, and have really enjoyed their selection. They have a good range of interesting wines from some classic and some more…Read More
Judging by the wines I have had, someone is doing a very good job in selecting the wines to put before the public, and at a very fair price. Delivery from online purchases as also been quick and…Read More
Great company with good service and good prices. Highly recommended.Read More
One of my favourite independents. Been enjoying these special wines for more than 10 years. Always interesting choices, and always great value in the sales!Read More
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