Sunbury, Port Phillip

Bindi

Quartz Macedon Ranges Chardonnay 2020

Aromatics of struck match, lime and grapefruit - on the palate a surprising luscious texture. Overall there is fruit and mineral intensity. A fabulous new World Chardonnay - one of Australia’s best. A few years ago I conducted a blind tasting of 2015 Chardonnays which included all of Australia’s best like Giaconda and Leeuwin Art Series and a Premier Cru white burgundy just to make things interesting - the consensus winner on the day was the Bindi Quartz. — 22 days ago

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By Farr

Farrside Pinot Noir 2016

This always does the job. Honestly one of the best pinots that come out of Australia and especially Victoria. — 3 months ago

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Yering Station

Yarra Valley Heathcote Shiraz Viognier Blend 2020

Chris Albin
9.2

Everything I love about Syrah, but a bit softer and fruitier — 3 months ago

Yarra Yering

Dry Red Wine No°2 Shiraz

On the downward side of its life and a little thin but still so delightful — 6 months ago

Farr Vintners

Shiraz by Farr 2021

KA
9.2

One White Street NY — 6 days ago

Bindi

Block 5 Pinot Noir 2015

One of the best Pinots I’ve had from anywhere this year. Also I should state the only note I’ve been able to put on Delectable out of 4 attempts. The previous 3 have disappeared. Light in colour and a beautifully fragrant wine with Medium + intensity. 98 points from Huon Hooke and he made this comment, “A mesmerising wine - surely one of Bindi’s best ever “. I can only agree. This is a top quality Pinot Noir no matter the origin and will probably reach the end of HH’s drinking window of 2034. This Is easily of Premier Cru and in some cases Grand Cru standard. — 2 months ago

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Andrew Cullimore

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Great note as always @Bob McDonald , yes I have experienced something very similar with Delectable , infuriating when it happens !
David White

David White

@Bob McDonald same issue last 10 days
Ray Vanderhoff

Ray Vanderhoff

Same issue here as well. Hate to hear you are all having issues but glad I am not alone.

Giant Steps

Applejack Vineyard Pinot Noir 2017

Mid to pale crimson - actually transparent. The pale colour belies the aromatic and palate intensity. Aromatics of cherry and raspberry transforming on to the medium bodied sweet red fruited palate. A touch of Sous Bois. An excellent Pinot as always from the Applejack Vineyard from Giant Steps. — 5 months ago

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Doug Powers

Doug Powers

Nice pull!
Jan de Weerd

Jan de Weerd

All time favorite Pinot from Yara Valley 🙌
Bob McDonald

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@Jan de Weerd Agreed Jan. I have been a regular buyer for many years.

Mac Forbes

Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2023

Opening up - this one is really is getting interesting as it opens. Would need to come back to a bottle and let it breathe for a good half hour — a month ago

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Mount Mary

Quintet Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2012

Sweet black fruits - plums. Only medium weight - restrained. 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, 5% Malbec and 5% Petit Verdot. 2012 was a cooler more moderate growing season, more claret style says Sam Middleton. This is not one of the great Quintets IMO. At its best Quintets is one of the best Cabernet blends in Australia. It still reinforces the fact that the Yarra Valley is one of the better terroirs for Bordeaux blends in Australia. Not for long cellaring. This is first of 3 of the 2012 vintage I have in my cellar. — 3 months ago

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Mount Mary

Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2016

A bit closed in but really pretty. Lots of white flower and soft stone fruit. Not as much oak/lees influence as other vintages on tasting. — 4 months ago