Victoria's wine history began in 1838 and Victoria was the premier wine State in Australia until the spread of phylloxera, a change in taste/market demand and the expansion of the wine trade in South Australia stunted growth in the State. However the industry has gone from strength to strength since the 1970's with viticultural regions once again encircling Melbourne.
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Heathcote
Rutherglen
Yarra Valley
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Item DES128
Muscadelle: A blend of six to ten-year-old Muscadelle. This is a rich, viscous wine displaying characters of honeyed spice, marmalade and tealeaf. Although luscious, the palate is not cloying. It finishes with a tight acidity and lingering nuttiness.
Region:
Victoria
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Australia
Appellation:
Rutherglen
Producer:
Chambers
Primary Varietal:
Muscadelle
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Item DES127
Muscat: Sourced from juice aged between six and ten years old, this wine is the foundation of the style; displaying the fresh raisin aromas, rich fruit, clean spirit and great length of flavor on the palate which are the mark of all the Muscats of Rutherglen.
Region:
Victoria
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Australia
Appellation:
Rutherglen
Producer:
Chambers
Primary Varietal:
Muscat
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Item RD1087
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc: The color is dense, showing some young purple tones. The bouquet is classically cool-climate showing blackcurrant and dried herbs, the palate well-structured with fine tannins. Fine balance between fresh acidity and grippy tannins, giving this wine a long, clean finish and great aging potential.
Region:
Victoria
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Australia
Appellation:
Yarra Valley
Producer:
Mount Mary
Primary Varietal:
Cabernet Sauvignon
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Item RD925
Pinot Noir: International Wine Cellar 92 pts
"Dark red. Flamboyantly aromatic nose offers piercing notes of wild strawberry, raspberry, fresh rose, violet, magnolia and mocha; smells like a Dujac wine from the '80s, or something from Cristom. Pliant, juicy and fresh, with red berry flavors demonstrating excellent sweetness, focus and verve. This suave, silky midweight could easily be confused for a high-end Burgundy. Finishes on a spicy, peppery note, the sweet red berry flavors repeating."
Region:
Victoria
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Australia
Appellation:
Yarra Valley
Producer:
Yarra Yering
Primary Varietal:
Pinot Noir
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Item RD1088
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc: Robert Parker, Wine Advocate 90 points "The 1999 Proprietary Red (a blend of 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Cabernet Franc, 13% Merlot, and 4% Malbec) exhibits classic Bordeaux-like notes of cedar, cassis, licorice, and herbs in a medium-bodied, ripe style with good acidity as well as moderate tannin in the long finish. This impressive, stylish, refined red can be enjoyed now and over the next 10-12 years."
Region:
Victoria
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Australia
Appellation:
Yarra Valley
Producer:
Yeringberg
Primary Varietal:
Cabernet Sauvignon
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Item RD1089
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc: Robert Parker, Wine Advocate 91 points "Slightly sweeter than the 1999 as well as riper is the dark ruby/purple-colored 2000 Proprietary Red (66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Cabernet Franc, 12% Merlot, and 5% Malbec). Aromas and flavors of chocolate, licorice, berry fruit, vanilla, and white flowers emerge from this deep ruby/purple-colored 2000. With superb ripeness, good underlying acidity, and well-integrated high but mature tannin, this beautiful offering should be at its prime in 2-3 years, and last for 15+."
Region:
Victoria
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Australia
Appellation:
Yarra Valley
Producer:
Yeringberg
Primary Varietal:
Cabernet Sauvignon
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