Piedmont Week Pt. 4 - Massolino Vigna Rionda '16!(Post)

    To finish off Piedmont Week, we want to draw special attention to this stunning release and vintage from the iconic estate Massolino - a year so successful and high in quality, the winery designed th ...

    Bordeaux 2022 | Our Options from the Left/Right Bank, Sauternes & First Growth Houses!(Post)

    "The high quality of the bottled 2022 vintage is testimony to how good winemaking is in contemporary Bordeaux. Two years ago, our en primeur report sought to answer some of the crucial questions begg ...

    The Current Creations from Cullen - on Special & Weekend Tasting(Post)

    Of all the great personalities and talented wine intellects that bless our industry here in Australia, few stand out in the crowd more so than Vanya Cullen. Perhaps the one true spokesperson and ...

    Thistledown - Among Australia's Greatest Champions of Grenache | Specials + Tasting!(Post)

    Among the South Australian elite leading the charge and bringing to attention the greatness of Grenache are McLaren Vale's Thistledown; a love-child project between old friends and winemaki ...

    The Latest and Greatest from Te Mata - Specials & Tasting(Post)

    Once accurately described as 'a national treasure' by Jancis Robinson MW, New Zealand's oldest wine estate Te Mata always impress, shining as one of the calendar's most anticipated releases. With eve ...

    2019 Château Angélus Tempo d'Angélus Bordeaux(Post)

    The de Boüard de Laforest family at Château Angélus has been dedicated to the production of great wines for eight generations. Recently, under the impetus of Stéphanie de Boüard-Rivoal, the estate cr ...

    98 Points Michael Hall Syrah(Post)

    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 bo ...

    Franck Bonville Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru on Special(Post)

    A long-time specialist in Blanc de Blancs champagne from the Grand Cru terroir of Avize (in the prestigious Côtes des Blancs), Franck Bonville have their passionate team led by Olivier (Franck's grea ...

    Prestige NZ Stars on Pour + Beer & Gin Tastings!(Post)

    Three store tastings heading your way this weekend - wine, spirits and beer in equal measure! Find all the details for each below.Come take an end of week breather this Friday afternoon with some col ...

    2018 Château d'Yquem(Post)

    Great wines are not born just anywhere, by accident. A unique set of climatic and geological conditions combine to form a rare equilibrium. This is undoubtedly the case at Yquem, which epitomises al ...

    2021 Gentle Folk Village Release(Post)

    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 frui ...

    Paul Jaboulet & La Nerthe Offer(Post)

    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 so ...

    Superb Sangiovese(Post)

    Sangiovese is one of those noble varietals that we absolutely adore at The Wine Emporium, and there is no better region to showcase the grape than the region of Tuscany in central Italy. This week we ...

    Tenuta delle Terre Nere(Post)

    Terre Nere’s wines all possessed unbelievable freshness and complexity as well as huge perfumes that suggested Pinot Noir…These wines are astonishingly complex and ethereal efforts from the hillsides ...

    2022 Vintage Release from Grosset + Tasting!(Post)

    There are few other wineries out there that showcase the beauty and unique flavour possibilities of the Clare Valley better than the masters at Grosset! With this stunning latest release of potent ri ...

    France & Italy in Focus w/ Specials & Tastings | Burgundy, Bordeaux & Champagne + An Emerging Piedmont Great(Post)

    We have a thrilling weekend ahead for those who hold France and Italy close to their wine-loving hearts, as a great emerging name from Piedmonthits our tasting table on Friday, while Saturday br ...

    A Look at Arnaud Baillot - Specials & Tasting!(Post)

    The young, affable Arnaud Baillot began producing wine under his own name in 2013 after completing his Masters Degree. The 2021 vintage is Arnaud’s seventh release and in this relatively short time, ...

    FL Vuitton Private Reserve Bordeaux(Post)

    The exclusive private reserve of François Louis Vuitton, the great great grandson of the founder of the French fashion powerhouse, is now available to pre-order!Full disclosure - going into this tast ...

    Pinot Noir Pt 1 - Selection of Best Value on Special + Mixed 6 Packs Available!(Post)

    Acting as part 1 of 2 towards a Pinot Noir focus this week, today we want to shoot our attention towards some of best value around the shop at the moment, including delicious reds from Yarra Valley, ...

    Robert Weil Rieslings on Tasting, Wednesday 3rd May!(Post)

    “Robert Weil has been one of the icons of German wine culture for many years. Nothing but the finest Rieslings are produced. And as more than 100 years ago, the wines are distinguished in terms of th ...

    Rippon - Lake Wānaka Whites & Reds on Special!(Post)

    Visiting the brilliant team at Rippon, sitting on New Zealand's windswept Lake Wānaka, it's impossible not to be struck by the natural beauty of the landscape - a truly beautiful part of the wine wor ...

    Rosé Champagne - Big Names on Special + Saturday Tasting(Post)

    We caught ourselves scratching our heads somewhat this week over what Saturday's tasting should be - from Barossa and Central Otago through to Spain and Tuscany, we've explored many of the great vari ...

    2017 Domaine du Vieux-Télégraphe(Post)

    Frederic & Daniel Brunier - Vaucluse & Ventoux2018 Frederic & Daniel Brunier “Le Pigeoulet” Vin des Pays de Vaucluse$38 per bottle ; RRP $44The Pigeoulet is the lighter, more open, and m ...

    Great Value Italian Wine Specials & Friday Tasting!(Post)

    After a quiet Friday last week, we're back at it again and thought we'd put together a special little lineup of some of our very favourite bottles from Italy that sit a terrific value! Kicking it all ...

    Lustau Sherry Special Releases(Post)

    Forget the sickly sweet stuff that the previous generation was drinking - this wonderful fortified wine from Southern Spain is making a big comeback! Bone dry, with plenty of freshness and a salty fi ...

    Prophet's Rock Offers + Winemaker Paul Pujol Joins Our Tasting!(Post)

    If they say an essence of a place and a way of life can be found in a bottle of wine, then Prophet's Rock represents the sentiment better than most! Led by head winemaker Paul Pujol, who will be join ...

    World-Class Vouvray from Domaine Huet & Ravensworth Wine Tastings!(Post)

    Bring on another week of tastings, with two wine lineups across Friday and Saturday this time around! Friday (9th Feb) afternoon from 4 to 6pm, we welcome the new releases from NSW-based favouri ...

    Greek Whites & Reds Specials + Weekend Tasting(Post)

    Two salivating weekend lineups heading your way! Our main Saturday tasting (after much fan request and a notable rise in general popularity) will include ten wines all from Greece! We have selected s ...

    Varied Shiraz Styles - Winter Warmer Specials + Tasting(Post)

    Our intense love for Shiraz will burn bright no matter when you ask us, but there can be no denying that there's something a little more soul-stirring (or palate-pleasing if we're speaking more liter ...

    Elite White Burgundy on Special & Tasting!(Post)

    Arguably the wine that is most under pressure from the global supply/demand tug-o-war is white Burgundy. Land is scarce (and effectively fully planted, so production can't go up), quality has never b ...

    Tuscan Reds on Special + Tasting Saturday 3rd!(Post)

    We're so excited for what we have instore for you all this weekend - a pristine lineup of some of our very favourite reds coming out of Tuscany - from houses new and old, this is one trip you won't w ...

    Father's Day - Wines, Spirits & Glassware on Special! (Post)

    That weekend to spoil our dads is upon us! Take a look at this awesome, extensive lineup of goodies that we know will be great choice for that father figure in your life, including a selection of top ...

    Vega Sicilia Offer(Post)

    If you're not familiar with this fabulous estate, suffice to say that it has often been described as the Château Lafite of Spain - and we couldn't agree more! From the more rustic Toro to their flags ...

    Domaine Bouchard Chardonnay + Pinot Noir New Arrivals(Post)

    Founded in 1731 Domaine Bouchard is an historic and very important player in the Burgundy wine scene, particularly in the Cotes de Beaune where they have magnificent holdings in many of the best vine ...

    USA - Whites & Reds of California & Oregon on Special + Tasting!(Post)

    As a bit of a nod towards the 4th of July, we take a drive up the scenic west coast of the United States with our tasting this weekend, with nines choices that speak true of their origin and winemaki ...

    Vietti - Piemonte Excellence on Special & Tasting(Post)

    A truly important Piedmont name that reverberates and shines around the world of wine, Vietti is a star represenative of the power, class and inimitable style of Nebbiolo. These wines, particularly t ...

    World Cabernets + Dog Point Tastings!(Post)

    We're heading into an action-packed weekend here in the shop, with two brilliant tastings over Friday and Saturday! Our staff's curated lineup this week focuses in on the brilliance of Cabernet ...

    Rare & Fine Bordeaux(Post)

    We have quite the lineup of legendary wines for you today! Starting to the rarely seen white wines of Cheval Blanc (St-Émilion) and Palmer (Margaux), we'll also be showcasing the epically delicious S ...

    Laurent-Perrier | Another Legend in Our Sights w/ Specials & Tasting(Post)

    Another week arrrives, and so too another great Champagne house brought into focus! Last week's Perrier-Jouët and Mumm pairing was a knockout, and a warm thank you once again to those who came a ...

    Veneto in View - Iconic Soave and Valpolicella on Special & Tasting!(Post)

    Some proper tasting treats ready to line our table this weekend! On the beer side of things, this Friday (1st March) evening from 4 to 6pm, we welcome in one of our absolute favourites, Hawkers (host ...

    Elio Altare Offer(Post)

    As for the wines, they are positively stunning across the board in both vintages. At a time when so many growers have shifted towards a more classic style, Silvia Altare told me she has no plans to ...

    Penfolds Releases on Special & Tasting!(Post)

    For many Australian wine lovers and collectors, it's one of the best times of the year - the new Penfolds annual release! The core vintage on offer today is the dry, warm and low-yielding 2020 vintag ...

    Noteworthy New Releases | Hoddles Creek 1er Duo, Picardy, Gentle Folk & More w/ Castagna Tasting(Post)

    We're almost halfway through November, and while those weeks are showing no sign of slowing down and we can just about hear jingles in the distance, this busy past month or so since our last new in-s ...

    A Set of Great Names in the Spotlight | Praeter Wines, Rouleur, Lino Ramble + Jim Barry All On Special & Tasting(Post)

    a busy few days ahead in the shop, with an awesome name locked in for a tasting Thursday afternoon, as well as our regular Friday and Saturday slots!Join us Thursday (19th) between 4 and 6p ...