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Shanteh Wale

Shanteh cut her teeth at Sydney’s Award-Winning Quay restaurant where she worked for over a decade and was Head Sommelier from 2018 till 2022. She has been nominated for the Good Food Guide Sommelier of the Year award on three occasions and claims that her experience as a Len Evans scholar as one of the highlights of her career. Shanteh hosts her own weekly podcast ‘Over A Glass’ with the Deep in the Weeds Network and spends her time writing for various publications and judging at numerous wine shows across the country.

Medhurst Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Malbec 2023

A red fruited number from the north facing Block D site. Raspberry, tobacco leaf and blackberry bush. Oak reins in...
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Domaine Naturaliste Le Naturaliste Cabernet Franc 2021

Matured in French oak puncheons of which 40% were new for 14 months. Mulberries, prune plums and cassis. A lovely...
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Domaine Naturaliste Rachis Syrah 2023

50% whole bunches and matured in 500L puncheons for 10 months. A sexy little spiced Syrah with plenty of complexity...
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Domaine Naturaliste Sauvage Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Wild by name and nature, this is a wild yeast fermented Sauvignon Blanc that’s matured on lees for 10 months...
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Domaine Naturaliste Morus Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Wilyabrup Cabernet Sauvignon matured in 57% new French oak for 16 months. A marriage of traditional blackberries and Kirsch with...
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Yering Station Little Yering Chardonnay 2024

A pure fruited number with lemon zest, white peach and golden apple skin. An effortless grace of lingering acidity, this...
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Yering Station Little Yering Dry Rosé 2024

A salmon belly pink hue in the glass. Watermelon rind, cantaloupe and orange sorbet. Fruit delivery is identical to what...
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Yering Station Little Yering Pinot Noir 2024

Some purple hues of the cherry berry fruit spectrum. A mulberry or two and a hint of lilac blooms. Oak...
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Daosa Natural Reserve NV

Grown in a few sites across the cool Piccadilly Valley. A blend of Pinot Noir 59% Chardonnay 35% and Pinot...
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Daosa Blanc De Blancs 2020

The tenth release of the Blanc de Blancs, fruit is grown in the Summertown, Bizot vineyard in the cool reaches...
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Daosa Rosé 2022

Pinot Meunier takes the majority of the blend with 66% followed by Pinot Noir 30% and Chardonnay 10%. Grown in...
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Rongo Reverie Dark Rosé 2024

95% Syrah with the addition of 5% Viognier from a single vineyard in the Yarra Valley. The wine is a...
DN Artus Chardonnay NV WEB ADJUSTED

Domaine Naturaliste Artus Chardonnay 2023

Gingin clone grown in Karridale, wild fermentation, malolactic fermentation and matured in 40% new oak and battonage applied every two...
DN Floris Chardonnay NV WEB ADJUSTED

Domaine Naturaliste Floris Chardonnay 2023

Matured for 10 months in 30% new oak barrels. Citron lemon skin, turmeric and jonquil flowers. There is calamansi lime...
DN Purus Chardonnay NV WEB ADJUSTED

Domaine Naturaliste Purus Chardonnay 2023

25 year old vines of Dijon clones grown in Karridale. Zero malolactic and matured in 40% new French oak. Lemonade...
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Yering Station Single Vineyard Spring Lane Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Matured for 15 months in 9% new French oak barriques. A transparent wine with blackberries, briar and Davidson plum skin....
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Yering Station Village Pinot Noir 2023

A dainty soft red berried wine with hints of bilberry and juniper. There are strawberry guavas, rhubarb and redcurrants on...
Crittenden Cri De Coeur Pinot Noir NV

Crittenden Cri de Coeur Pinot Noir 2022

Matured in 85% new oak for 11 months and a further 18 months in bottle. The final blend has around...
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Crittenden Savagnin Sous Voile 2019

Inspired by the Jura traditions of aging wines under flor but made with Australian grapes and philosophies. Rollo Crittenden has...
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Crittenden Savagnin Macvin #5 2022

Equal parts aged flor Savagnin and current vintage Savagnin then fortified with grape spirit. I’m like a broken record, I’ve...
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Handpicked Regional Selections Shiraz 2023

A posy of magenta florals, wild raspberry and hint of cassis. Candied red apple, beetroot jam and soft licorice. Spices...
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Kaesler Mistress Rosé 2024

Sourced from estate grown Mourvèdre, wild fermented and left on lees. It’s a balmain bug coral hues in the glass....
The Fave NV

Kaesler The Fave Grenache 2023

100% whole bunch, foot stomped, wild ferment and matured in older puncheons. Punchy is the word and the gesture used...
Old Vine Semillon NV

Kaesler OV Semillon 2024

Hand picked on 13th Feb and cold settled in the tank. There is a distinct floral bouquet to this wine...

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Stonier has long been a stalwart of the Mornington Peninsula, with its bottles gracing dining tables in restaurants, homes, and...
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Ten Minutes by Tractor

Trahere is Latin for “to pull” or “to draw.” At Ten Minutes by Tractor, the bottling name signifies the drive...
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Giant Steps at Giant Steps

The unveiling of the Bastard Hill Vineyard, like all Giant Steps ventures, was nothing short of impressive—from the gradient of...
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Rieslingfreak 2024 Vintage – A Triumph

John and Belinda Hughes have devoted themselves to Riesling for decades. Their love is unwavering, and unlike many enthusiasts, the...
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The Cachet is the Icon series from Chain of Ponds, representing the best-performing and most outstanding parcels from each vintage....
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The Los Hermanos label is an ode to the cultures that drink a small glass of wine with every meal,...
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