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  • Pinot Noir Magic from the Macedon!

    11th May 2023

    Pinot Noir Magic from the Macedon!

    Place of Changing Winds (POCW) is the brainchild of wine importer, Rob Walters, who has drawn inspiration from the dozens of iconic producers that he imports under the name Bibendum Wine Co. Amongst m…

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  • Isole e Olena & Tua Rita

    27th Jun 2022

    Isole e Olena & Tua Rita

    Tuscany is not only home to the greatest expression of Sangiovese ever, but the region also hosts some spectacular 'international' varietals producers, and this week we are positively thrilled to offe…

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  • Te Mata Coleraine & More

    23rd Mar 2022

    Te Mata Coleraine & More

    Behold the latest anticipated release from, simply, one of the very best around - and some very high scores to go along with it!Described as 'a national treasure' by Jancis Robinson MW, Te Mata is New…

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  • 2021 Gentle Folk Village Release

    22nd Feb 2022

    2021 Gentle Folk Village Release

    In this current lo-fi craze, we feel that none are perhaps better representative of the varietal's great heights and flavours than the wines emerging from the folks at Gentle Folk! Bursting with fruit…

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  • Paul Jaboulet & La Nerthe Offer

    3rd Feb 2022

    Paul Jaboulet & La Nerthe Offer

    This week in the shop, we're busy preparing for the arrival of some marvellous French stock, all hailing from the Rhône Valley - Paul Jaboulet from the north, and La Nerthe from the south! If it's som…

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  • 98 Points Michael Hall Syrah

    26th Jan 2022

    98 Points Michael Hall Syrah

    We absolutely adore the wines of Michael Hall here, at The Wine Emporium, and this week we are very excited to bring you his delightful Adelaide Hills Mount Torrens Syrah - spicy, vibrant and just bol…

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  • 2018 Château de Beaucastel

    23rd Nov 2021

    2018 Château de Beaucastel

    When I tasted with Marc Perrin back in 2019, he was insistent that 2018 was a terrific vintage, despite crop losses early in the season. Based on the performance of Beaucastel's finished wines, his as…

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  • Craggy Range New Arrivals

    19th Aug 2021

    Craggy Range New Arrivals

    “The 2019 vintage was extremely unique and special in Martinborough and Hawke’s Bay. With higher-than-average rainfall leading into Christmas and green grass on the hills around, nerves were high that…

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