{"title":"Cellar #13 Allocation","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCellar 13 - Jamie Drew \u0026amp; Andrew Rowcroft\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour personalised State Cellars selection, chosen for a shared cellar with a taste for Margaret River Cabernet and Chardonnay on one side and Italian reds and broader WA producers on the other. We'll add bottles here that we think will suit you both - classic, reliable, and built to open or hold.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2016-moss-wood-cabernet-sauvignon","title":"2016 Moss Wood Cabernet Sauvignon","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'99 Points - James Halliday - Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIncludes 5% petit verdot and 4% cabernet franc, hand-picked, destemmed, open-fermented, 14 days on skins, matured in French barriques (18% new). A luscious, plush cabernet, its voluptuous palate trimmed by dry herbs and foresty notes. A great vintage maximised by the thoughtful vinification.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lamont's Cottesloe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46901644034267,"sku":"4558","price":245.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/1251\/5803\/files\/2013-moss-wood-cabernet-sauvignon-751782.jpg?v=1755178301"},{"product_id":"2013-moss-wood-cabernet-sauvignon","title":"2013 Moss Wood Cabernet Sauvignon","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'97 Points - James Halliday - Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHand-picked, destemmed to open fermenters with cultured yeast, 7 days fermentation and 7 days post-ferment maceration, matured for 28 months in French barriques (30% new). A powerful, full-bodied cabernet that still manages to achieve finesse thanks to the perfect balance of fruit, oak and tannins. An autocratic portrait of cabernet, and of photographic reality.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lamont's Cottesloe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46902326362331,"sku":"4562","price":275.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/1251\/5803\/files\/2013-moss-wood-cabernet-sauvignon-751782.jpg?v=1755178301"},{"product_id":"2024-cullen-legacy-series-kevin-john-chardonnay","title":"2024 Cullen Legacy Series Kevin John Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe team used whole bunch carbonic maceration in beeswax-lined amphorae. Maturation was for six months in new French oak puncheons. Deep yellow in colour, this is Chardonnay with an entirely new level of intensity of flavour. We have notes of lemon curd, cashews, stone fruits, glacéd orange rinds, honeycomb, fresh croissants and citrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eA wine of immense complexity and great length, notwithstanding the enormous generosity of flavour, it is perhaps the textural aspects which are the highlight here. The wine has power, length, concentration and balance. Extraordinary length actually, and it should drink beautifully for the next fifteen to twenty-five years. How many of us wouldn’t be just a little bit nervous putting away our White Burgundies for twenty-five years? No such concerns here. Drink 2030–2048.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lamont's Cottesloe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48113865130203,"sku":"6449","price":350.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/1251\/5803\/files\/2024-cullen-legacy-series-kevin-john-chardonnay-9877125.webp?v=1767948492"},{"product_id":"2023-moss-wood-cabernet-sauvignon","title":"2023 Moss Wood Cabernet Sauvignon","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e13 for 12 Bonus Bottle Offer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePurchase twelve bottles, receive one bottle no charge.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is simply stunning. I do not believe there has been a better Moss Wood.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Ray Jordan, rayjordan.com.au\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;\"\u003e\"The great 2023 vintage strikes again. Is this the best wine Moss Wood has ever made?\"\u003cbr\u003e- Ken Gargett, Wine Pilot\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e--------\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e--------\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e--------\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;\"\u003eThis is simply stunning. I do not believe there has been a better Moss Wood.\u003cbr\u003e Cellar: 30 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDeep maroon with a magenta edge, there is such power and finesse in this wine. Balance, length and structure are all world class. A take-me-now-Lord wine if ever there was one. The great 2023 vintage strikes again. Is this the best wine Moss Wood has ever made? It certainly must come very close. The nose reveals aromas of cassis, mulberries, plums, charcuterie, cigar boxes and blackberries. The structure is seamless through to the silkiest of tannins. There is great length and persistence here and the balance is knife-edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIf you doubt me as to the brilliant quality of this wine, please see if you can find a wine from Bordeaux at this price which comes close to this quality. Then we'll talk. This is just a cracker. Thirty years standing on its head. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lamont's Cottesloe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48555666833627,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/1251\/5803\/files\/2023_Moss_Wood_Cabernet_Sauvignon.png?v=1775282814"},{"product_id":"2009-moss-wood-cabernet-sauvignon-magnum-1-5l","title":"2009 Moss Wood Cabernet Sauvignon Magnum (1.5L)","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'98 Points - Ray Jordan - rayjordan.com.au\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eOne of Australia’s great cabernets. This from a cooler season highlights and accentuates the typical bright red fruits and blue fruit mix, especially on the nose. It’s aromatic and perfumed with an African violet scent. The palate as always is so exquisitely balanced and refined. Since 1989 the cabernet has been augmented with the floral bright fruit of cabernet franc and the darker robust black fruits of petit verdot. The palate delivers with a gentle restraint yet there is power deep within. The chalky tannins define a long and focussed finish. A deceptive medium bodied wine that will cellar for many years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lamont's Cottesloe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48577750139099,"sku":null,"price":795.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/1251\/5803\/files\/2009_Moss_Wood_Cabernet_Sauvignon_Magnum.png?v=1775649987"},{"product_id":"2021-luciano-sandrone-barolo-le-vigne-barolo-piedmont","title":"2021 Luciano Sandrone Barolo Le Vigne","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 Luciano Sandrone Barolo Le Vigne is a classy, seamless Barolo blending fruit from multiple Barolo crus. Awarded 97+ points by both Monica Larner (Wine Advocate) and Antonio Galloni (Vinous), it represents one of the finest expressions of this celebrated wine to date.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Crushed flowers, bright red-toned fruit, blood orange, mint, spice and kirsch open gracefully in the glass. This is such an elegant, sophisticated Barolo.\" - Antonio Galloni, Vinous (97+ pts)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lamont's Cottesloe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48679682015451,"sku":null,"price":293.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/1251\/5803\/files\/0010-5124472526544273519.png?v=1777810243"},{"product_id":"2021-luciano-sandrone-barolo-aleste-barolo-piedmont","title":"2021 Luciano Sandrone Barolo Aleste","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 Luciano Sandrone Barolo Aleste is made with Nebbiolo from the celebrated Cannubi Boschis vineyard. A wine of stature and breeding, it earned a remarkable 98 points from both Antonio Galloni (Vinous) and Kerin O'Keefe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Off-the-charts gorgeous. Vertical and explosive in the glass, with tremendous energy... unbelievable richness married to vibrant energy.\" - Antonio Galloni, Vinous (98 pts)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lamont's Cottesloe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48679683686619,"sku":null,"price":351.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/1251\/5803\/files\/2021_Luciano_Sandrone_Barolo_Aleste.png?v=1777299184"},{"product_id":"2005-voyager-estate-cabernet-sauvignon","title":"2005 Voyager Estate Cabernet Sauvignon","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA museum release Margaret River Cabernet from one of the region’s most respected estates, the 2005 Voyager Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is a rare chance to enjoy Voyager with real bottle age. Now showing the graceful evolution that makes cellared Cabernet so rewarding, this wine brings together dark berry fruit, savoury earth, cedar, tobacco leaf and fine, resolved tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVoyager Estate has long been recognised for its classical, structured style of Cabernet, shaped by the maritime influence and gravelly soils of Margaret River. The 2005 vintage now sits in a beautiful drinking window, offering depth and complexity without losing the regional freshness that defines great Margaret River Cabernet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lamont's Cottesloe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48816895230171,"sku":null,"price":145.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/1251\/5803\/files\/2005_Voyager_Estate_Cabernet_Sauvignon.png?v=1779962035"},{"product_id":"1999-moss-wood-glenmore-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon","title":"1999 Moss Wood Glenmore Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe Moss Wood 1999 Glenmore Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon has quite perfumed aromas showing elegant cedary oak, red skinned fruits and some herbal notes. This is a classy, full bodied, fresh, young red with some brambly oak, spicy, blueberry and redcurrant flavours and some overtones of mint and herb. It has power, a supple, chewy texture, significant weight and fine, firm tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFor recreation, Moss Wood's long term vineyard manager, Ian \"Tinker\" Bell, looks after his own Glenmore Vineyard at Yallingup, ten kilometres to the north of Moss Wood's Wilyabrup location. It is important to achieve fruit ripeness and get alcohol levels to 13.5% for the Glenmore Cabernet because of its fine texture and delicate fruit flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs we have reported before, kangaroo numbers in the Margaret River region are increasing dramatically and vineyards in the area now need to be protected from them. Because it had no kangaroo proof fence, the Glenmore vineyard had significant problems as the time drew closer to pick the 1999 harvest. Kangaroos not only plundered the fruit but damaged the nets and allowed marauding birds to get at the grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere was some concern that picking might have taken place too early but it was considered necessary to take the fruit off before the damage from kangaroos and birds became too costly. However, it was picked close to what we wanted with fruit ripeness, at 13.3° beaume. Interestingly, the alcohol level in the resulting Cabernet came in higher than expected at 13.8%.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lamont's Cottesloe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48816929210587,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/1251\/5803\/files\/1999_Moss_Wood_Glenmore_Vineyard_Cabernet_Sauvignon.png?v=1779962838"},{"product_id":"1998-moss-wood-glenmore-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon","title":"1998 Moss Wood Glenmore Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe Moss Wood 1998 Glenmore Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon has a bright, brick red colour and delightful perfumes of blueberries and red cherries with hints of cinnamon and dusty oak. On the palate, the flavours are those of dark cherries, dark plums, blueberries and five spice while the texture is soft and smooth. The finish, however, is dominated by powerful and firm, though fine, tannins. This is a vibrant, fresh young wine that has good varietal definition and finesse. It will soften and become more approachable with two to three years bottle age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine has the fruit definition and weight to be a good example of cabernet from the Yallingup area. Although reserving the right to be cautious, we are pleased with its balance and chemistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis is the second commercial vintage of cabernet sauvignon from Vineyard Manager, Ian Bell's Glenmore Vineyard. The 1997 vintage was difficult for the Yallingup property as it suffered significantly because of rain and the grapes didn't ripen as much as Ian had hoped. In 1998, the grapes had just ripened as the rains came and picking was finished in a gentle mist. To Ian's relief, these showers caused only minor inconvenience but had no influence on the quality of the grapes. At Glenmore, the aim is to get 13.5% alcohol, similar to Moss Wood. This ripeness is even more important to the Yallingup wine which tends to have a finer texture and more delicate fruit flavours on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe wine is made using the same method as for the Moss Wood Cabernet. It is crushed into open fermenters, seeded with pure yeast culture and fermented at warm temperatures. During fermentation, it is plunged four times a day. As you would expect, a wine like this was given deluxe treatment at Moss Wood. With the 1998 Glenmore almost every plunging was carried out by the grape grower and \"expectant father\", Ian \"Tinker\" Bell. After 12 days on skins, it was pressed, then settled in stainless steel for four days before being racked into barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Glenmore Cabernet was given 12 months in French oak, a quarter of which was new. This takes into account the youth of the vines. Certainly Keith believes that until one gets the feel for the fruit characters of a new vineyard it is better to err on the side of using too little rather than too much new oak. The maturation period was finished in June and so the wine was fined with one egg white per barrel, went through a coarse filtration and was bottled. Remarkably, Tinker Bell entrusted the final stage of production to the remaining Moss Wood team so that his long service leave was uninterrupted.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lamont's Cottesloe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48816946512091,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/1251\/5803\/files\/1998_Moss_Wood_Glenmore_Vineyard_Cabernet_Sauvignon.png?v=1779962838"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/1251\/5803\/collections\/State_Cellars_Collections_page13.png?v=1779936875","url":"https:\/\/shop.lamontscott.com.au\/collections\/cellar-13-allocation.oembed","provider":"Lamont's Cottesloe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}