Arguably Australia's finest wine treasure and a link to our colonial past. Laying in puncheons (475 litre barrels) for 100 years, Seppeltsfield 100 Year Old Para Tawny is bottled to request as only 500 litres remains after the angels have taken their

FRITZ HAAG Brauneberger Juffer-Sonnenuhr Riesling-Beerenauslese, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer

Christmas cake dark colour, with tinges of olive green at the rim. Thick and viscous in the glass. The aromas combine the impression of great age with tremendous vitality. Deep and brooding, reminiscent of curious characters such as cold tea, leather, tobacco and malt, coupled with pretty honeysuckle and barley sugar notes. Then the flavours, simultaneously almost impossibly sweet, tart and intense. It has rich malt, polished leather, bursts of raisined fruit, vibrant spice and earthy warmth. The initial sweetness gives way to mouth watering acidity and tactile graininess followed by a constantly developing finish that lasts for minutes. Almost overwhelming at first, even the tiniest sip is immensely satisfying and yet decadently moreish.

The Emilio Lustau Vors Pedro Ximenez NV 500ml is a truly exceptional wine hailing from the historic region of Jerez, Spain. This vintage NV offering from the renowned Lustau winery is a testament to their commitment to quality and tradition. On the nose, aromas of rich, ripe raisins and figs mingle with hints of toasted almonds and dark chocolate. The deep, ebony hue of the wine is a visual representation of the concentrated flavors that await on the palate. Velvety and full-bodied, the palate is bursting with flavors of dried fruits, caramel, and a touch of oak. The finish is long and satisfying, leaving a lingering sweetness on the tongue. This Emilio Lustau Vors Pedro Ximenez NV is a perfect accompaniment to desserts or enjoyed on its own as a decadent treat.

Launched in October 2024, Quinta do Noval’s 50 Year Old Tawny Port joins a small list of wines from producers taking up the new category, which was formally introduced in January 2022. This extraordinary wine was crafted from estate-grown fruit grown in the Vale de Mendiz. It is a traditional multi-varietal field blend of Touriga Nacional, Sousão, Tinta Roriz, and Touriga Francesa, among others. After decades of aging in oak barrels, during which time a very high proportion will have evaporated, this remarkable wine has acquired a complex intensity of flavours and austere purity that take Noval Tawny Port to an even higher level.