Gorgeous Grenache Blanc, South Australia, AU
Retail: $52| Club Price: $45| 6 Bottle Price: $257
100% Grenache Blanc, sourced from Riverland plantings. The good folks at Thistledown believe that Grenache is Australia’s signature grape variety and they’re slightly obsessed with it. This is a grape that has been much maligned by the Australian industry over the years. For too long it was mass produced, and only recently are winemakers trying to give it the caring attention that it deserves. Winemaking followed an oxidative approach ahead of a wild ferment in both concrete egg and seasoned French oak. No malolactic fermentation was allowed, with four months on lees building palate weight and structure before bottling.
Ned Pinot Gris, Marlborough, NZ
Retail: $55| Club Price: $48| 6 Bottle Price: $274
100% Pinot Gris. A portion of these grapes, which are naturally pink in color, underwent a period of skin contact to enhance color and texture in the juice. The fruit was then gently pressed to stainless steel tanks for fermentation. Born of the Waihopai Valley, The Ned represents the vibrant diversity that is so prevalent in the Marlborough wine-growing region. One of Marlborough’s famous peaks, The Ned mountain served as the playground for Marisco founder, Brent Marris, during his youth. The ethos “Young At Heart” encapsulates this wine; a true expression of grassroots winemaking that places the liveliness of adventure in every bottle.
Kuranui 2024 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, NZ
Retail: $45| Club Price: $39| 6 Bottle Price: $222
100% Sauvignon Blanc from Kuranui, is produced exclusively from grapes in a single vineyard nestled in the upper Awatere Valley of Marlborough. Its label tells the story of this exceptional Sauvignon Blanc’s journey, from grape to wine. Named after the Maori term for «Great Treasure,» the Kuranui vineyard is set against the rugged backdrop of the Awatere Valley’s rolling hills and river terraces. The vineyard was first established in 2003 with 50 acres planted that year and a further 70 acres planted in 2004. What makes this region unique is the geographically distinctiveness and the influence of the terroir. All stainless steel fermented..
RieslingFreak 2025 Riesling No. 55, Clare Valley, AU
Retail: $53| Club Price: $46| 6 Bottle Price: $262
100% Riesling! No.55 is a collaboration from their growers in the Clare Valley, combining distinct subregional characters to create an off dry, fruit-driven style of Riesling. Sourced from vineyards that traverse the length of the Clare Valley. No.55 is harvested early in the season, to provide a wine that is higher in natural acidity to balance the residual sugar inherent to the style. Rieslingfreak is indeed ‘a freak’, not simply because of its rarity as an Australian winemaker focused on a single variety. But also for the unconcealed passion for Riesling matched with a sensitivity to the versality of the variety and the influence of a diverse vineyard landscape.
Isabele Estate 2021 Pinot Noir, Marlborough, NZ
Retail: $64| Club Price: $56| 6 Bottle Price: $319
100% Pinot Noir from Isabel Estate blocks 2 & 4. Isabel Estate is one of the original Marlborough vineyards with some of the oldest vines in the region on original rootstock. The fruit was fermented into stainless steel tanks with a significant portion of wild ferment. A selection of tanks contained 15-20% whole clusters, in which bunches were added to the fermentation.
The Islander Estate 2022 Shiraz, Kangaroo Island, AU
Retail: $56| Club Price: $49| 6 Bottle Price: $279
At The Islander Estate Vineyards, they are passionate about showcasing this distinct regional character. Their cool-climate Shiraz offers a refined elegance and a balanced structure. With their focus on French winemaking techniques, the Shiraz wines are all about finesse, complexity, and food-friendly versatility. Kangaroo Island’s maritime climate is the secret ingredient. Influenced by the surrounding ocean, their vineyards experience a long, slow ripening period. This extended hang time allows the Shiraz grapes to develop complex flavours and aromas while maintaining crucial acidity and balance.
Vasse Felix Filius 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret River, AU
Retail: $71| Club Price: $62| 6 Bottle Price: $353
95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Malbec, 1% Petit Verdot. The individual batches were destemmed and fermented as whole berries using only wild yeast residing on the fruit. Cabernet parcels underwent a suitable duration of maceration to extract a fine backbone of structural tannins and blackcurrant laden fruit. Malbec and Petit Verdot were pressed off skins earlier to maintain a soft and luscious mouth feel. The resulting wines were matured in fine French oak for 12 months prior to blending.
Tait Family Winery 2022 Ball Buster Old Vines Blend, Barossa Valley, AU
Retail: $67| Club Price: $58| 6 Bottle Price: $331
The Ball Buster Proprietary Red is a blend of 85% Shiraz, 9% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Merlot. Made in the same full-on style that proprietor Bruno Tait has been pursuing since its first vintage in 2001.The wine is gently pressed using traditional basket presses. Juice is drained from there to barrel, where it spends 18 months in a combination of used French and American oak. Unfined and unfiltered.