2017 | D 99  The 2017 Henschke Hill of Grace Shiraz is an elegant, cooler-season red wine from South Australia defined by vitality, purity, and intense dark fruit. Key characteristics include aromas of mulberry and five-spice, a velvety palate, and a 14.5% alcohol content. 2018 | D 98 The Henschke Hill of Grace Shiraz 2018 is a 100% single-vineyard icon from Eden Valley, South Australia, celebrating 60 years since the inaugural 1958 vintage. Fifth-generation winemaker Stephen Henschke described the growing season as "graced by wonder". About Winery Established in 1868, Henschke is one of Australia’s oldest family-owned wineries, spanning six generations of family winemaking in the Eden Valley, Barossa Valley, and Adelaide Hills. Founded by Prussian immigrant Johann Christian Henschke, the estate is globally renowned for creating iconic single-vineyard labels like the historic Hill of Grace Shiraz.

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Winemaker Notes The official winemaker notes for the 2022 Vasse Felix Cabernet Sauvignon (historically known as the Premier Cabernet) detail a bright, deep garnet wine shaped by a cool spring and a warm, dry summer. It features vibrant complexity, a fresh entry, a fleshy core with buoyant acidity, and an impeccable fine tannin structure. About Winery Vasse Felix is the oldest wine estate in the Margaret River region of Western Australia, founded in 1967 by cardiologist Dr. Thomas Brendan Cullity. Cullity planted the first 8 acres of vines to prove the area's potential for fine winemaking, naming the estate after French sailor Timothée Vasse. David and Anne Gregg bought it in 1984, and the Holmes à Court family took over in 1987.

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Winemaker Notes The 2023 Vasse Felix Filius Cabernet Sauvignon is a rich, denser-than-usual Margaret River red blend featuring aromas of blackcurrant, blood plum, and savory hints of nori. You can explore purchase options directly on the Vasse Felix Store. About Winery Vasse Felix is the oldest wine estate in the Margaret River region of Western Australia, founded in 1967 by cardiologist Dr. Thomas Brendan Cullity. Cullity planted the first 8 acres of vines to prove the area's potential for fine winemaking, naming the estate after French sailor Timothée Vasse. David and Anne Gregg bought it in 1984, and the Holmes à Court family took over in 1987.

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Winemaker Notes The 2024 Vasse Felix Chardonnay is a powerful, highly acclaimed release from Margaret River, Western Australia, available in key expressions including the Estate, Filius, DHH1, and Heytesbury. It is widely celebrated by critics as one of the finest vintages produced by chief winemaker Virginia Willcock. About Winery Vasse Felix is the oldest wine estate in the Margaret River region of Western Australia, founded in 1967 by cardiologist Dr. Thomas Brendan Cullity. Cullity planted the first 8 acres of vines to prove the area's potential for fine winemaking, naming the estate after French sailor Timothée Vasse. David and Anne Gregg bought it in 1984, and the Holmes à Court family took over in 1987.

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Winemaker Notes The 2023 Vasse Felix Sauvignon Blanc is a complex, textural skin-contact white wine from Margaret River, Australia, though it is not currently listed for direct purchase on Wine.com (which instead stocks other Vasse Felix expressions like their Filius Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay). About Winery Vasse Felix is the oldest wine estate in the Margaret River region of Western Australia, founded in 1967 by cardiologist Dr. Thomas Brendan Cullity. Cullity planted the first 8 acres of vines to prove the area's potential for fine winemaking, naming the estate after French sailor Timothée Vasse. David and Anne Gregg bought it in 1984, and the Holmes à Court family took over in 1987.

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Winemaker Notes The 2025 Vasse Felix Filius Chardonnay is a vibrant, modern Margaret River wine featuring aromas of peach blossom, lemon sorbet, and subtle flint. It offers a juicy palate with mouth-watering natural acidity and a dry, saline finish. About Winery Vasse Felix is the oldest wine estate in the Margaret River region of Western Australia, founded in 1967 by cardiologist Dr. Thomas Brendan Cullity. Cullity planted the first 8 acres of vines to prove the area's potential for fine winemaking, naming the estate after French sailor Timothée Vasse. David and Anne Gregg bought it in 1984, and the Holmes à Court family took over in 1987.

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WINEMAKER NOTES Aromatically inviting – a subtlety of red berries and darker plum and blue fruits. The nose carries a freshness and purity with a swirl of fresh herbs and spice. Delicately structured, the palate carries a light citrus freshness with a core of crunchy red berry fruit. Sit with it awhile – this is a wine that truly evolves in the glass. About Winery Polperro Winery was founded by winemaker Sam Coverdale in the heart of the Mornington Peninsula’s Red Hill region, Victoria, Australia, and has grown into a boutique estate known for its premium wines, dining, and luxury accommodation. Founding Vision (2009): Sam Coverdale established Polperro to create wines that reflect the cool-climate terroir of the Mornington Peninsula. He also launched the sister label Even Keel, which sources grapes from other regions across Australia. Location: Nestled in a forested gully in Red Hill, the estate combines vineyard, cellar door, restaurant, and accommodation, making it a holistic wine and lifestyle destination.

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WINEMAKER NOTES Aromatically inviting – a subtlety of red berries and darker plum and blue fruits. The nose carries a freshness and purity with a swirl of fresh herbs and spice. Delicately structured, the palate carries a light citrus freshness with a core of crunchy red berry fruit. Sit with it awhile – this is a wine that truly evolves in the glass. About Winery Polperro Winery was founded by winemaker Sam Coverdale in the heart of the Mornington Peninsula’s Red Hill region, Victoria, Australia, and has grown into a boutique estate known for its premium wines, dining, and luxury accommodation. Founding Vision (2009): Sam Coverdale established Polperro to create wines that reflect the cool-climate terroir of the Mornington Peninsula. He also launched the sister label Even Keel, which sources grapes from other regions across Australia. Location: Nestled in a forested gully in Red Hill, the estate combines vineyard, cellar door, restaurant, and accommodation, making it a holistic wine and lifestyle destination.

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WINEMAKER NOTES A complex perfume of nutty barrel characters and a hint of cheese cloth gives way to white stone fruit and ripe lemon with jasmine flower and citrus blossom meeting a mineral saline edge. The palate is alive with energy, showing stone fruit up-front and a creamy mid-palate texture. In the glass a while it opens up, progressing to a riper citrus and that refreshing mineral and saline finish. About Winery Polperro Winery was founded by winemaker Sam Coverdale in the heart of the Mornington Peninsula’s Red Hill region, Victoria, Australia, and has grown into a boutique estate known for its premium wines, dining, and luxury accommodation. Founding Vision (2009): Sam Coverdale established Polperro to create wines that reflect the cool-climate terroir of the Mornington Peninsula. He also launched the sister label Even Keel, which sources grapes from other regions across Australia. Location: Nestled in a forested gully in Red Hill, the estate combines vineyard, cellar door, restaurant, and accommodation, making it a holistic wine and lifestyle destination.

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