The James Halliday Top 100 is recognised as the industry benchmark for Australian wine. With over 1200 wines tasted for this year's edition we have scoured through to hunt down the best of best highly rated wines at the lowest price. What we have assembled is 3 bottles each of 4 different varieties from 4 renowned producers that has received a 96 Points or more from the 2023 edition.
The StarDozen consists of the following:
3 bottles Turkey Flat Barossa Shiraz 2020
3 bottles Bleasdale Frank Potts Cabernet Blend 2021
3 bottles Hay Shed Hill Margaret River Chardonnay 2022
3 bottles Rieslingfreak No.4 Eden Valley Riesling 2023
Turkey Flat Barossa Shiraz 2020
The so-so 2020 vintage had its problems, but the ancient (1847 planted) vines provided the backbone of this ultra-elegant, medium-bodied, French-oaked shiraz. Its perfect texture and balance nullify the vintage challenge. Date: Nov 2023; Alcohol: 14.1%; Price: $55.00; Drink by: 2045; Rating: 98 Points & Top 100 Wines for 2023; James Halliday Wine Companion
Bleasdale Frank Potts Cabernet Blend 2021
Red berry and dark fruit flavours in a perfectly balanced package. Complexity well beyond the price point. Date: Nov 2023; Alcohol: 12.5%; Price: $38.00; Drink by: 2041; Rating: 97 Points & Top 100 Wines for 2023; James Halliday Wine Companion
Hay Shed Hill Margaret River Chardonnay 2022
This is a first-class estate chardonnay from a great vintage; using the best free-run juice fermented in French barriques and matured therein for 11 months. The richness of the white peach and melon fruit gives rise to classic each way drinking options. Date: Nov 2023; Alcohol: 12.5%; Price: $30.00; Drink by: 2032; Rating: 97 Points & Top 100 Wines for 2023; James Halliday Wine Companion
Rieslingfreak No.4 Eden Valley Riesling 2023
This is sourced from vineyards across the southern ranges of the Eden Valley. It stands out for its marriage of intensity and finesse, with a mouth-watering array of lime juice and silvery acidity flavours, the balance and length beyond reproach. Date: Nov 2023; Alcohol: 12%; Price: $28.00; Drink by: 2043; Rating: 96 Points & Top 100 Wines for 2023; James Halliday Wine Companion
(10574)
SKU | 10574 |
Brand | StarDozen |
Shipping Weight | 1.3333kg |
Unit Of Measure | ea |