{"title":"Rare \u0026 Sought-After: Australian Whites","description":"\u003cp\u003eBass Phillip, Leeuwin Art Series, Cullen and Yattarna, including large formats, from our Rare \u0026amp; Sought-After list.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2003-leeuwin-estate-museum-art-series-chardonnay","title":"2003 Leeuwin Estate Museum ‘Art Series’ Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"241\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFrom one of Margaret River’s most celebrated estates, the 2003 Leeuwin Estate Museum ‘Art Series’ Chardonnay carries the distinction of a producer whose flagship Chardonnay has long helped define the standard for great Australian white wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"243\" data-end=\"519\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAs a museum release, this bottle matters for the rare opportunity to experience the maturity, provenance, and enduring authority of the Art Series name. It is a wine that speaks to Leeuwin Estate’s long-established reputation for precision, pedigree, and remarkable longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leeuwin Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46480707485915,"sku":"893","price":312.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/1251\/5803\/files\/2003_Leeuwin_Estate_Museum_Art_Series_Chardonnay.png?v=1749742213"},{"product_id":"2019-bass-phillip-premium-chardonnay-magnum","title":"2019 Bass Phillip Premium Chardonnay Magnum","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'96 Points - Christina Pickard - Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eRevealing its secrets quietly, discreetly, this Chardonnay is a complex, mineral-laden wine. The lemon-balm, green-tea, wild-herb and sea-smoke aromas knit seamlessly together. The palate shows restraint and precision. It slips and slides, buoyed by a pristine line of acidity and long, focused flavor. Drink until 2032.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bass Phillip","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46480714432731,"sku":"825","price":328.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/1251\/5803\/files\/2019-bass-phillip-premium-chardonnay-magnum-485525.jpg?v=1755178314"},{"product_id":"2022-cullen-kevin-john-chardonnay-magnum-1-5l","title":"2022 Cullen 'Kevin John' Chardonnay 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;\"\u003eThe aromas are immediately complex and engaging with traces of talc and lime, a little pear and some nice roasted cashew. The palate kicks in with its power and precision displaying attractive savoury minerality, a little spice and vanilla bean and a rich buttery, though controlled, textural feel in the mouth. The purity and expression of place is heightened by the fact it is bottle unfined and unfiltered. This is a window into one of the finest vineyards in the land.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cullen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46480720167131,"sku":"838","price":474.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/1251\/5803\/files\/2022_Cullen_Kevin_John_Chardonnay_Magnum_1.5L.png?v=1749741881"},{"product_id":"penfolds-v-yattarna-chardonnay-mulit-vintage","title":"Penfolds V Yattarna Chardonnay (Mulit-Vintage)","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOnly 2,200 bottles are available worldwide.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penfolds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46480725868763,"sku":"949","price":1495.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/1251\/5803\/files\/penfoldsv.png?v=1749782753"},{"product_id":"2021-bass-phillip-estate-chardonnay-magnum","title":"2021 Bass Phillip Estate Chardonnay Magnum","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHuon Hooke (The Real Review) on Bass Phillip's 2021 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Bass Phillip has released its first batch of wines produced entirely under its new ownership, including the guidance of Jean-Marie Fourrier. The wines are stunningly good.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are exciting wines that further lift the already established reputation of this domaine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour pinot noirs, a gamay and two chardonnays, all from the 2021 vintage have been reviewed, and they are all superb.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bass Phillip","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47623504396507,"sku":"6042","price":272.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/1251\/5803\/files\/2021-bass-phillip-estate-chardonnay-magnum-2474747.jpg?v=1762527893"},{"product_id":"2021-penfolds-yattarna-chardonnay-magnum-1-5l","title":"2021 Penfolds Yattarna Chardonnay Magnum 1.5L","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe 2021 Penfolds Yattarna Chardonnay Magnum 1.5L earned 100 points from Andrew Caillard MW, 98 from Erin Larkin and 98 from Ken Gargett.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBeautifully concentrated chardonnay with superb pure grapefruit, lime, stone fruit flavours, fine lacy textures, impressive mid-palate generosity, underlying marzipan, vanilla notes and fresh flinty complexity. Finishes minerally and long. Electrifying wine with wonderful volume, fruit definition, weight, complexity and energy. Highlights a marvellous vintage and years of improving the style. - Andrew Caillard MW, Andrew Caillard MW (100 pts)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penfolds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48672096518363,"sku":"947","price":549.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/1251\/5803\/files\/2021_Penfolds_Yattarna_Chardonnay_Magnum_1.5L_850dc532-8572-43e5-9279-88e3301edc71.jpg?v=1781952894"},{"product_id":"2022-bass-phillip-premium-chardonnay-jeroboam-3000ml","title":"2022 Bass Phillip Premium Chardonnay Jeroboam 3000ml","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThree litres of the 2022 Bass Phillip Premium Chardonnay, the last complete vintage made by John Durham at the estate. It earned 98 points from Huon Hooke (The Real Review), 97 from Jane Faulkner (Wine Companion) and 96 from JamesSuckling.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe bouquet very complex and layered with buttery croissant, honey and nougat aromas, vanilla\/praline in the background, all of which translate superbly to the full-bodied and powerful palate. Outstanding chardonnay. - Huon Hooke, The Real Review (98 pts)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDrinking windows run to 2037. 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Outstanding chardonnay. - Huon Hooke, The Real Review (98 pts)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDrinking windows run to 2037, and large formats age more slowly than standard bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bass Phillip","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49330857705691,"sku":"8552","price":352.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/1251\/5803\/files\/2022_Bass_Phillip_Premium_Chardonnay_Magnum_1500ml_38cb41b0-2298-442c-968f-c3aab13c9513.jpg?v=1789869628"},{"product_id":"2022-bass-phillip-estate-chardonnay-magnum-1500ml","title":"2022 Bass Phillip Estate Chardonnay Magnum 1500ml","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe 2022 Bass Phillip Estate Chardonnay in magnum, grown on the old vines at Leongatha South in Gippsland. It earned 96 points from Jane Faulkner (Wine Companion), 95 from JamesSuckling.com and 94 from Huon Hooke (The Real Review).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe bass line is all acidity, lively, exhilarating; the treble is the slip of phenolics, the creamy lees and shape of this wonderful wine; and the melody all citrus, white stone fruit, florals and ginger spice. It's a hit. Pristine and racy, refreshing, mouth-watering and classy. - Jane Faulkner, Wine Companion (96 pts)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDrinking windows run to 2034, and large formats age more slowly than standard bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bass Phillip","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49330857738459,"sku":"8554","price":272.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/1251\/5803\/files\/2022_Bass_Phillip_Estate_Chardonnay_Magnum_1500ml_f5688cf3-b5c2-4cfa-a815-b31feb7e50a6.jpg?v=1789869629"},{"product_id":"2005-leeuwin-estate-art-series-chardonnay","title":"2005 Leeuwin Estate 'Art Series' Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eLeeuwin Estate's Art Series Chardonnay is the wine that announced Margaret River to the world and remains the region's most famous white. The 2005 Leeuwin Estate 'Art Series' Chardonnay is a powerful, long-lived expression of the style, earning 97 points from James Halliday (Halliday Wine Companion), 95 points from Wine Spectator, 94 points from Joe Czerwinski (Wine Advocate) and 94 points from James Suckling, who found it really fresh at twelve years of age. Mature Art Series is a rich, nutty, honeyed experience that few Australian Chardonnays can match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAwesome power, grace, depth and finesse; pure grapefruit, nectarine and peach flesh aromas are framed by complex, toasty, grilled nuts; the palate is amazingly concentrated, yet portrays a lightness that is completely beguiling and incredibly long. - James Halliday, Halliday Wine Companion (97 pts)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eA mature white Burgundy-style Chardonnay to serve with a little air and not too cold.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leeuwin Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50607150563547,"sku":"7039","price":258.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/1251\/5803\/files\/2005_Leeuwin_Estate_Art_Series_Chardonnay.jpg?v=1791652196"},{"product_id":"2007-leeuwin-estate-art-series-chardonnay-magnum-1-5l","title":"2007 Leeuwin Estate 'Art Series' Chardonnay Magnum 1.5L","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eLeeuwin Estate's Art Series Chardonnay is the wine that announced Margaret River to the world, and it has a well-earned reputation for ageing gracefully over decades. The 2007 Leeuwin Estate 'Art Series' Chardonnay in magnum, a format that slows a wine's evolution and suits older vintages especially well, earned 96 points from James Halliday (Halliday Wine Companion), 95 points from Lisa Perrotti-Brown (Wine Advocate), 94 points from Wine Spectator and 93 points from Josh Raynolds (Vinous).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ePale, bright straw-green; fragrant grapefruit, melon and white peach aromas, the oak subtle and integrated, are followed by an exceptionally intense and long palate, the alcohol lost in the sea of flavour. - James Halliday, Halliday Wine Companion (96 pts)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSuggested drinking window: 2013 - 2020+ (Lisa Perrotti-Brown).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leeuwin Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50607156887771,"sku":"7064","price":651.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/1251\/5803\/files\/2007_Leeuwin_Estate_Art_Series_Chardonnay_Magnum_1-5L.jpg?v=1791652234"},{"product_id":"2018-leeuwin-estate-art-series-chardonnay-magnum-1-5l","title":"2018 Leeuwin Estate 'Art Series' Chardonnay Magnum 1.5L","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe 2018 vintage is widely regarded as one of Margaret River's finest, and Leeuwin Estate's Art Series Chardonnay, the wine that put the region's Chardonnay on the world stage, rose to the occasion. In magnum, where the wine will evolve more slowly and gracefully, the 2018 Leeuwin Estate 'Art Series' Chardonnay earned 98 points from Erin Larkin (Halliday Wine Companion), 98+ points from Erin Larkin (Wine Advocate), 97 points from Wine Spectator and 96 points from Josh Raynolds (Vinous).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eKaffir leaf, ocean spray, nectarine, yellow peach, custard apple and white peach are the start. Saffron curls, vanilla pod and freshly grated nutmeg frame saline acidity, crouched and coiled. Length of flavour extends across the palate in an endless procession of texture and complexity. 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The 2020 Leeuwin Estate 'Art Series' Chardonnay in magnum, a format that evolves more slowly than the standard bottle, is tauter and more precise than many vintages, earning 97 points from Jane Faulkner (Halliday Wine Companion), 97 points from James Suckling, 96+ points from Erin Larkin (Wine Advocate) and 95 points from Wine Spectator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTauter than vintages of yore, boasting complex aromas of pear distillate, citrus verbena, nougat, cashew, cedar-tinged oak and succulent white peach. Immaculately constructed, pure and rather wonderful. 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