13TH Edition - Dan Murphy`s

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13 TH EDITION – August 2012
EXPLORING
Whisky
OUR 4 PAGE
FEATURE
‘09
BORDEAUX
THE GREATEST
VINTAGE IN
LIVING
MEMORY?
WITH ANDREW WIGAN
of Peter Lehmann Wines
OVER
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PRODUCTS
TASTED
AND
REVIEWED
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Dan Murphy’s Fine Wine Buyer’s Guide 13TH Edition
13 EDITION
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“Dan Murphy’s was founded not only to enable you to obtain your
liquor more cheaply but also to help you enjoy life in an atmosphere
mainly concerned with wine; to instruct, to advise and to co-operate
with you in anyway you wish.” Daniel Francis Murphy, September 1958
The Dan Murphy’s Wines of the World Expo held in June this year in both
Melbourne and Sydney was widely deemed to be an overwhelming
success, with over 10,000 visitors attending each event. A number of the
customers I spoke with had also rather impressively travelled significant
distances to attend the event. There was a palpable sense of excitement
at both events with positive feedback about the strength of our Australian
and International Wine range, our Fine Wine team and our Fine Wine
publications (including the Fine Wine Buyer’s Guide).
One of the proudest moments of my career was undoubtedly when a
delightful customer and his wife (originally from Trinidad, now residing
in Brisbane), emphatically proclaimed how much he loved the Guide
Terms used
in the Guide
Limited Release
and how impressive he thought the product selections. “It’s like you
know my tastes!” he enthused before requesting a photo of the two
of us. Thank you.
It is clear from this experience and talking with our customers in-store,
that many see Dan Murphy’s as a Fine Wine Merchant in every sense
of the word – a place to discover, learn and share a genuine passion
for Fine Wine. It’s what Daniel Francis Murphy stood for and it’s a
philosophy we continue to honour today.
To Wine!
Peter Nixon
Dan Murphy’s Wine Panel
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The Dan Murphy’s wine assessment process
The 100-Point rating system
The Dan Murphy’s Wine Panel adopts many of the disciplines
of the Australian wine show system, including:
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The 100-point rating scale has no agreed international standard and
has as a result been interpreted somewhat differently by each wine writer
or association who has adopted it. Here is our interpretation.
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Ratings
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managers hold the most senior positions
94 – 100
In addition, we use a 100-point wine rating system – a system documented
by Dan Murphy himself in A Guide to Wine Tasting published in 1977.
This 100-point rating scale has become the rating system of choice for many
of the world’s leading wine critics including James Halliday and Robert Parker Jr.
Equivalent Medal
Quality
Gold
Outstanding
90 – 93
Silver
Impressive
84 – 89
Bronze
Good
80 – 83
No medal
Sound
Contents
4
Bright Whites
Memorable, crisp and fresh whites.
6
The Glenfiddich Tasting of a Lifetime.
Imagine a dinner with just a select few, hosted in person by the
Glenfiddich Malt Master from Scotland.
You are flown to Melbourne, accommodated, then taken
through a vertical tasting by the man with the world’s greatest
knowledge of Glenfiddich. You experience the Glenfiddich range,
from the Signature 12 Year Old through to the fine and rare
collection. The night culminates with the opening of something
truly special and truly valuable... and you also receive your own
take-home memento.
Is your imagination running wild? How much might a tasting of
a lifetime such as this cost?
Sorry, money cannot buy it. But you do have a chance to be
there and we tell you all about it on page 21.
Tasting videos
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Red, Red Wines
Bask in the power and glory
of these reds.
8
Q&A with Andrew Wigan
We speak with the Chief Winemaker
of Peter Lehmann Wines.
10 Red Bordeaux
Uncovering what we talk about
when we talk about Bordeaux.
12 Bordeaux 2009
Andrew Caillard MW introduces
Bordeaux’s sterling ’09 vintage.
14 Australian Bordeauxinspired blends
Bordeaux-influenced wines,
made Down Under.
15 Our Fortified History
Australia’s two great fortified regions,
the Barossa and Rutherglen.
Products with this symbol are featured in a
video review, hosted by expert team members.
Visit danmurphys.com.au to experience
a first-hand review of selected products.
16 Cellar Release
An overview of our recently
released ’07 vintage.
18 Islay
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A journey to the home
of peat-powered whisky.
20 The non-chill factor
Exploring the thrill of
non-chilled whisky.
21 Mighty Glenfiddich
We profile Scotland’s most
famous whisky distiller.
22 Father (thinks he)
knows best
Our gift selections for
a wine-loving Dad.
24 Beer
Award-winners and crafty
ways to share with friends.
26 Critic’s Corner
We look at some recent favourites
of wine-review royalty.
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Bright Whites
From minerally, bone-dry Riesling through to bottle-aged, nutty Chardonnay, here we feature
a lovely mix of fine white wines. To view and purchase even more white wines from our huge
range visit any Dan Murphy’s store or head online to danmurphys.com.au/white-wine
a.
a.
Castello Del Poggio
Asti ITALY,
Moscato d’Asti NV
AWARDS: 2 Gold – International
Wine Challenge London 2012
‘Ultra refreshing version of
this magnificent sweet style.
Turkish delight, apricots and
lemon curd with a lively light
sparkle; fantastic drinking.’
94/100
11.90
in any six
12.50 per bottle
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online
b.
Sticks
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c.
Wicks Estate
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e.
f.
Saint Clair
Yarra Valley VIC,
Chardonnay 2010
Adelaide Hills SA,
Sauvignon Blanc 2012
Marlborough NZ,
Pinot Gris 2010
‘Light straw-green; pleasant, well-made,
mainstream Yarra Valley chardonnay, with
good length to its stone fruit/grapefruit
flavours and subtle oak.’
‘Loaded with crunchy acidity and
balanced perfectly with tropical fruit.
Wicks Estate is a must-have for all quality
Sauvignon Blanc lovers.’
‘Refreshing yet full-bodied, showing ripe
pear and spicy apricot. We love the length
and intensity of flavour, very good drinking.’
90/100
93/100
90/100
James Halliday winecompanion.com.au
12.30 in any six 12.90 per bottle
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d.
Selected
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Kim Crawford
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Knappstein Hand Picked
Marlborough NZ,
Clare Valley SA,
Riesling 2011
‘Consistently one of the best wines to come
out of Marlborough, the 2011 is bursting
with pineapple, passionfruit, stone fruit.
Intensely fresh.’
‘…a beautifully exact expression of lemon,
lime and granny smith apples. It’s clean,
taut, driving and persistent…’
90/100
93/100
Tyson Stelzer tysonstelzer.com
f.
Robert Oatley
Signature Series
Great Southern WA,
Riesling 2011
‘A superb WA Riesling made by the
legendary Larry Cherubino. Super fine
acidity drives this beautiful wine, at the core
a mass of pristine fruit and pure minerality.’
94/100
g.
h.
Dopff Au Moulin
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i.
Alsace FRANCE,
Gewurztraminer 2010
k.
Tamar Ridge
Kayena Vineyard
l.
k.
Petaluma Hanlin Hill
Clare Valley SA,
Riesling 2012
Tasmania,
Pinot Gris 2011
‘Good quality Gewurz such as this comes
into its own with food. Try Thai dishes such
as Massaman curry or French classics
such as onion tart – delicious!’
‘This is real Pinot Gris, good weight,
intense fruit and great texture from time
on lees. Clean and dry, it’s a must.’
‘Few wines in Australia are as consistently
outstanding as the Hanlin Hill Riesling.
The brilliant 2012 continues this legacy
with aplomb. Magnificent.’
94/100
91/100
94/100
h.
j.
Isabel Estate
j.
Jacob’s Creek Steingarten
l.
Frogmore Creek
Marlborough NZ,
Barossa SA,
Riesling 2011
Tasmania,
Chardonnay 2010
‘There’s more to this wine than meets
the eye. Exquisitely soft with layers of
flavour seldom seen, a very fine example
of this style.’
‘Class, poise, power, structure and
elegance, there are too few words to
describe the quality of this very fine wine.
Cellar for up to 20 years.’
‘Stone fruit and oatcake with subtle
toasty oak – fresh yet complex flavours
and lengthy mineral cool-climate acid.
Crisp, long and seamless.’
92/100
95/100
92/100
Selected Stores
g.
Selected Stores
Scorpo
Mornington Peninsula VIC,
Chardonnay 2008
‘…superb tactile quality… the
citrus component in the spectrum
of stone fruit flavours lies at the
heart of that tactile quality...’
95/100
James Halliday
winecompanion.com.au
34.90
in any six
36.70 per bottle
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Red, Re
Limited Release
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From cool-climate spicy Shiraz through to classical Cabernet Sauvignon,
here we feature some delicious examples from our huge range.
a.
a.
b.
Barwang
c.
c.
Hilltops NSW, Shiraz 2009
‘This 2010 Shiraz is a beauty.
Quite stunning. Loaded with black
pepper and black cherry-plum
with swish, cedary, polished
French oak as a smooth-skinned
veneer. Opens up beautifully
given time in the glass…’
94/100
in any six
31.50 per bottle
Mount Lofty Ranges SA, Shiraz 2011
90/100
91/100
93+/100
Philip White Indaily 18th May 2012
Cat Amongst the Pigeons
d.
Kellermeister Boots
f.
Kirrihill
Tullymore Vineyard
Barossa Valley SA, Shiraz 2010
Barossa SA, Shiraz 2010
‘So much to like about this wine. Rich, juicy
Barossa Valley Shiraz with black fruits,
chocolate and plush tannins for days.
We were amazed by its undeniable
quality, this Cat is the new giant killer!’
AWARDS: 1 Gold – Royal Queensland
Wine Show 2012
‘Our panel raved about the value of this
little Barossan beauty when it was first
released and it has since gone on to
earn its first Gold medal. As a customer
commented, Boots Shiraz is a fruit-focused
Barossan explosion.’
AWARDS: 1 Gold – Royal Queensland
Wine Show 2012
94/100
92/100
92+/100
Campbell Mattinson winefront.com.au
Campbell Mattinson
winefront.com.au
29.90
Longhop
‘Dominic Torzi and Tim Freeland continue
to flabbergast me with incredibly cheap
hand-made wines of soul and distinction…
The flavours are intense yet mellow and
supple; the feel is silky until the velvety finish
puts an appetising nap on your tongue.
It’s slender, lithe stuff…’
b.
e.
f.
‘Another great wine from one of
Coonawarra’s most consistent producers.
Blackcurrant, cherry, plums and
fruitcake; lashings of quality French
and American oak.’
‘Good hue of medium depth; is strongly
regional, with blackberry and plum fruit
leavened by spice, pepper and licorice,
savoury tannins in support…’
Strathbogie Ranges VIC,
Shiraz 2010
Hollick Stock Route
e.
Coonawarra & Wrattonbully SA,
Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
AWARDS: 1 Trophy & 1 Gold – National
Cool Climate Wine Show 2011 – 1 Gold
Medal – Cowra Wine Show 2011
Fowles Wine
Ladies Who Shoot
Their Lunch
d.
Clare Valley SA,
Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
‘…purity of fruit – blackcurrant, dust,
brambly blackberries – and the firm
seriousness of the finish mark it clearly as
something other than a mere quaffer.’
d Wine
To view and purchase even more red wines visit any Dan Murphy’s
store or head online to danmurphys.com.au/red-wine
g.
g.
h.
Craftsman Reserve
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Stoneleigh
k.
k.
l.
Heartland Directors’ Cut
Marlborough NZ, Pinot Noir 2011
Langhorne Creek SA, Shiraz 2010
‘Old School Barossa powerhouse!
We really liked the weight of this inky
black monster, but we absolutely loved
the balance and sheer drinkability.’
‘A well-made style from New Zealand’s
famed Marlborough region. Light cherry
and strawberry flavours laced with musky
spice and delicate oak.’
‘Heartland’s Director’s Cut Shiraz is made in
a ripe, brash, generous style. Quality-wise
it rarely lets anyone down. There’s a lot
to sink your teeth into. This is an excellent
choice for lovers of a Big Aussie Red.’
95/100
90/100
92+/100
h.
j.
Jim Barry Three Little Pigs
j.
Brand’s Laira Blockers
l.
Kilikanoon Exodus
Clare Valley SA,
Cabernet Shiraz Malbec 2010
Coonawarra SA,
Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
Barossa Valley SA,
Shiraz 2010
AWARDS: 2 Trophies & 1 Gold – Clare
Valley Wine Show 2011
AWARDS: 3 Gold – Riverina Wine
Show 2011, Limestone Coast Wine Show
2011, Rutherglen Wine Show 2010
‘Simply stunning! Intensely varietal, it
evokes everything we love about the
Barossa. Chocolate, mocha, spice and
ripe fruit with fine charry oak.’
‘Deliciously medium-bodied; slathers of
raspberry, mulberry and a waft of cigar
box and cedar. A fantastic food friendly
red – Simply scrumptious!’
‘…a rolling ball of Coonawarra goodness
delivered to all corners of the mouth.
Well managed tannin. Round, plump
and satisfying with ample length.’
92/100
94/100
Gary Walsh winefront.com.au
Langhorne Creek & McLaren
Vale SA, Shiraz 2010
‘Very rich, powerful and very
full bodied, the concentrated fruit
is well balanced by a medium
to firm level of rounded tannins
and lively acid… has a very
long milk chocolate and
coconut laced finish.’
93/100
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW
erobertparker.com
91/100
Mollydooker
Blue Eyed Boy
45.90
in any six
48.30 per bottle
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8
with
Andrew Wigan
Chief Winemaker for Peter Lehmann Wines
Andrew Wigan has had a hand in crafting every Peter Lehmann wine since the winery
was founded in 1979. “Wigs” as he is best known, is one of Australia’s most celebrated
winemakers, having been awarded Gourmet Traveller Wine Magazine’s Winemaker
of the Year in 2009, White Winemaker of the Year at the 2006 International Wine
Challenge and International Winemaker of the Year in 2003 and 2006 at the
International Wine and Spirit Competition.
Wigs is possibly the most awarded Riesling maker in the world after his namesake
‘Wigan Riesling’ won the trophy for Best Australian Riesling Over £10 at the recent
Decanter World Wine Awards, making it three years in a row, and also winning
Best Riesling at the International Wine and Spirit Competition five times since 1991.
Q: Your name is synonymous with Barossa winemaking. How did you get here?
Did you ever imagine this kind of global recognition?
A: No, not at all. I’m from Ararat in country Victoria and always imagined I’d be an
Industrial Chemist. But after my first vintage I realised I wanted to be a winemaker.
After graduating from Winemaking at Roseworthy and having done three vintages
at Krondorf Wines in Barossa, I went to Saltram Wines in the Barossa to work as an
assistant winemaker to Peter Lehmann. I basically became Peter’s right hand man.
Working with Peter Lehmann was the best decision I ever made.
Q: And so you were at Peter Lehmann Wines from the beginning?
A: Yes. It was the late 70s, a time of so much political and economic unrest, the moral
compass was changing. So Peter, myself and a few others resigned from Saltram Wines
in 1979 and moved to a new site in Tanunda with a promise to our growers that we would
buy their grapes. This was the biggest gamble we’ve ever made – starting a winery from
scratch. But, with that trust and faith we made our first Shiraz in 1980 – and ten years later
we won the Jimmy Watson Trophy for Stonewell. Now three decades on we are still
producing wine with those same values we had when we entered this business.
Q: Speaking of Stonewell, what is it about this wine that makes it special?
A: Stonewell is our best Shiraz of vintage. Shiraz is the grape variety that has defined the
Barossa as one of the world’s great wine regions, but we knew Shiraz that came from
some vineyards was better than others – smaller, deeper in colour and more intensely
flavoured – ‘Little Black Jewels’ we called them. And so began a journey to make the
best Shiraz we could. We named it ‘Stonewell’, honouring an area close to the winery
that we believed produced wines that showed the characters most admired in Barossa
Shiraz. Now, each vintage, only those grapes that can produce an exceptional Shiraz
capable of great longevity in the cellar are selected. For over 25 years Stonewell has
been lauded as one of Australia’s greatest wines, rated as ‘Excellent’ in the renowned
Langton’s Classification.
Stonewell Barossa SA, Shiraz 2008
‘This is a very fine wine. Years from now it may well
be regarded as the best Stonewell ever – it is the very
essence of Barossa. An intriguing dichotomy of power
and elegance, intense black fruit and spice wrapped
in stately oak. A wine for the ages – magnificent.’
96/100
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online
b.
Selected Stores
Selected Stores
a.
c.
d.
Current Release
a.
Margaret
b.
Wigan
c.
8 Songs
d.
Mentor
Barossa SA, Semillon 2006
Eden Valley SA, Riesling 2007
Barossa SA, Cabernet 2009
AWARDS: 1 Trophy & 1 Gold – UK
International Wine Challenge 2012, 4 Gold
– Adelaide Wine Show 2008/2011,
National Wine Show 2011, Barossa Wine
Show 2009, 1 Trophy – Prowein 2006.
AWARDS: 1 Gold – Royal Melbourne
Wine Show 2008
‘Fruitcake, licorice, spice and all things
nice. An immediately delicious wine,
it’s amazing to think that it will be even
better a few years down the road.’
‘A shining example of Barossa Cabernet;
deep colour, inky forest fruits and firm
tannin adorned by fine French oak.
A striking wine.’
‘…right up there with the best under this
label, that have been prolific gold medal
and trophy winners; it is tighter and finer
than the trophy-winning ’05, with a superb
lemongrass/citrus finish.’
‘Incredibly youthful after five years in
bottle. Pristine acidity is the key – toast
and honey are just peeking through…
remarkably complex.’
96/100
95/100
93/100
94/100
24.60 in any six
25.90 per bottle
24.60 in any six
25.90 per bottle
View video
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33.90 in any six
35.70 per bottle
Museum Release
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33.90 in any six
35.70 per bottle
View video
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Online Only
Peter Lehmann Wines has kindly released the following back vintage wines to Dan Murphy’s. This is a fantastic opportunity to secure these highly rated
and award winning wines. To view full award details of these wines, as well as other vintages of Stonewell visit danmurphys.com.au/museum
Wigan
Margaret
Mentor
Stonewell
Eden Valley SA, Riesling 2003
Barossa SA, Semillon 2003
Barossa SA, Cabernet 2002
AWARDS: 6 x Trophies, 10 x Gold,
9 x Silver, 10 x Bronze
AWARDS: 1 x Trophy, 2 x Gold,
96/100
95/100
93/100
95/100
James Halliday
34.90 in any six
36.70 per bottle
James Halliday
46.90 in any six
49.40 per bottle
James Halliday
57.90 in any six
60.90 per bottle
James Halliday
119.00 in any six
125.00 per bottle
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10
Red Bordeaux
at a glance
ON
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Here we feature some of Bordeaux’s key red wine appellations and varieties,
responsible for the region’s most famous wines – a good starting-point for
those wishing to discover the remarkable red wines of Bordeaux, including
the 2009 vintage featured on the following pages.
GIR
Bordeaux, with its huge diversity of wine regions (appellations) and producers,
significant history and complex classification system, can seem quite daunting
at first, however considered simply on its varietal and regional merits, one can
quickly gain a basic appreciation of this great region.
MÉDOC (Appellation)
ST-ESTÈPHE
ST-JULIEN
HAUT-MÉDOC
C
(Cabernet-dominant)
DO
Key appellations of the Left Bank
MÉ
PAUILLAC
MÉDOC REGION
St-Estèphe
Firm, tannic, earthy, mouth-filling, and slow to mature. Cooler limestone
soils gives a slightly austere character to Cabernet Sauvignon resulting
in the inclusion of a higher proportion of ‘softening’ Merlot.
Pauillac
Rich, powerful, firm, and tannic, with blackcurrant, lead pencil and mineral
aromas and flavours. Very long lived. The deep gravelly soils and proximity
to the warm Gironde estuary provide ideal terroir for Cabernet Sauvignon.
MARGAUX
HAUT-MÉDOC
LEFT BANK
BORDEAUX
‘Cabernet is King’
PESSAC-LÉOGNAN
St-Julien
Rich, flavourful, elegant and fine, with cedary bouquet. A compact
appellation with well-drained gravelly soils ideal for Cabernet Sauvignon.
More restrained than neighbour Pauillac, but no less age-worthy.
GRAVES (Appellation)
G
VE
RA
Fragrant, supple, harmonious, with complex aromas and flavours.
The Médoc features gravelly soils with a low clay content and poor fertility
– perfect for Cabernet Sauvignon. The wines produced are delicate,
fragrant and fine.
S
Margaux
GRAVES REGION
Pessac-Léognan
Haut-Médoc
The mainly gravel soils and warmer location in the south are ideal
for the principal grape variety, Cabernet Sauvignon. Wines of good
structure, concentration and ageing potential.
Its gravel soils are similar to those found in the Médoc
– the wines are also similar in style; firm, structured
and long-lived, though possessing an individual smoky,
mineral nuance.
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Bordeaux – the Region
and its Key Appellations
BORDEAUX
PARIS
FRANCE
What is an Appellation? The term Appellation refers to a formal system introduced
across French wine regions in 1935, defining various criteria including; regional
boundaries, permitted varietals/blends and yields.
Left Bank versus Right Bank
Whilst the vast majority of red wine from Bordeaux is a blend of more than one red grape
variety, those from the Left Bank, the regions to the left of the Gironde estuary (including the
Médoc and Graves) are predominantly Cabernet Blends, whereas those from the Right Bank
(including Pomerol and St-Émilion) are Merlot dominant (the exception being Cheval Blanc,
which is predominantly Cabernet Franc).
RIGHT BANK
‘Merlot is Master’
Why? The Left Bank features gravel-heavy soil, an environment that excels at growing the lateripening Cabernet Sauvignon, whereas the Right Bank features limestone, sand and clay soils
better suited to Merlot. Left Bank wines, typical of Cabernet Sauvignon usually take years, even
decades to develop. Conversely, the Merlot-dominant Right Bank wines are inherently softer in
tannin and generally more approachable as young wines – though in better years, still capable
of significantly long ageing potential.
Key appellations of the
Right Bank (Merlot-dominant)
POMEROL
ST-ÉMILION
ENTRE-DEUX-MERS
Pomerol
Rich and unctuous, with a velvety bouquet and silky tannins.
The wine possesses a firm backbone allowing it to age
impressively. Soil is gravel, sand and clay making this an
early ripening zone.
St-Émilion
Soft tannin and freshness, the best examples can be enjoyed at
around 5 – 8 years of age, though can also age for considerably
longer. Soil is primarily limestone and clay. Cabernet Franc is an
important second variety, offering structural backbone.
Red Bordeaux
Varietal Key
Primary Varietal
CF – Cabernet Franc
CS – Cabernet Sauvignon
MER – Merlot
Secondary Varietal
Watch a video of Andrew Caillard MW
teaching a Masterclass on Bordeaux wine.
MAL – Malbec
PV – Petit Verdot
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‘09 Bordeaux
The Perfect Vintage?
LEFT BANK
MÉDOC
St-Estèphe
Cru Bourgeois
Exceptionnel
2nd Growth
Pauillac
Château Phélan-Ségur
Château Latour
CS-MER-CF
CS-MER-CF-PV
91-94/100
90/100
16.5/20
AC
RP
JR
72.90 per bottle
2nd Growth
AC
1st Growth
RP
19/20
JR
2,199 per bottle
Château Montrose
Château Lafite Rothschild
CS-MER-CF
CS-MER-CF-PV
94-97/100
100/100
16.5/20
95-97/100
99+/100
19/20
AC
RP
JR
AC
RP
JR
349.00 per bottle
1st Growth
2,299 per bottle
Margaux
St-Julien
4th Growth
97-100/100 100/100
Château Branaire-Ducru
Château D’Issan
CS-MER-CF-PV
CS-MER
N/A
96/100
17.5/20
AC
RP
JR
159.00 per bottle
3rd Growth
N/A
93/100
17/20
AC
RP
JR
109.00 per bottle
Château Ducru-Beaucaillou
Château Margaux
CS-MER-CF-PV
CS-MER-PV-CF
95-97/100
100/100
17/20
95-99/100
99/100
19+/20
AC
RP
JR
AC
RP
JR
529.00 per bottle
1st Growth
2,149 per bottle
GRAVES – Pessac-Léognan
Château La Mission Haut-Brion
2009 – a chorus of approval
2009 is universally regarded by the world’s leading
wine critics as an outstanding vintage, with Robert
Parker Jr remarkably awarding an unprecedented
eighteen perfect scores of 100/100. Here we feature
a selection of 2009 Bordeaux highly-rated by three
of the most influential wine critics for Bordeaux.
CS-MER-CF
Cru Classé
RP
Andrew Caillard MW Robert Parker Jr
langtons.com.au
erobertparker.com
100/100
18/20
AC
RP
JR
Château MoutonRothschild
1,599 per bottle
Château Haut-Brion
Pauillac, 1st Growth
CS-CF-MER-PV
CS-MER-CF
Critics point scores key:
AC
95-97/100
JR
Jancis Robinson
jancisrobinson.com
1st Growth
96-99/100
100/100
19/20
AC
RP
JR
1,699 per bottle
95-98/100 99+/100
AC
RP
1,799 per bottle
18.5/20
JR
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2009 Bordeaux
vintage overview
‘…this is unquestionably the greatest
Bordeaux vintage I have ever tasted.’
Robert Parker Jr Wine Advocate Issue #199 February 29, 2012
by Master of Wine
ANDREW CAILLARD
RIGHT BANK
St-Émilion
Château Clos Fourtet
MER-CF-CS
1er Grand Cru
Classé B
90-93/100
100/100
18.5/20
AC
RP
JR
229.00 per bottle
Château Cheval Blanc
CF-MER-MAL-CS
1er Grand Cru
Classé
95-99/100
99/100
18.5/20
AC
RP
JR
2,299 per bottle
Pomerol
Château L’Évangile
MER-CF
92-94/100
100/100
18/20
AC
RP
JR
649.00 per bottle
Château Petrus
MER-CF
94-97/100
100/100
19/20
AC
RP
JR
3,699 per bottle
To view over 90 Bordeaux from the 2009
vintage visit danmurphys.com.au/
vintagebordeaux
Selected Stores
Château
Ausone
St-Émilion, 1er Grand Cru Classé A
MER-CF
94-98/100 98+/100
AC
RP
2,699 per bottle
17.5/20
JR
All the ‘09 Bordeaux wines shown on these
pages are available in selected stores.
Visit danmurphys.com.au to check
availability in your nearest store or to
purchase online.
2009 is one of the greatest red Bordeaux vintages in
living memory. A remarkable warm dry ‘solar’ growing
season and cool summer nights resulted in optimum
fruit and tannin ripeness across all grape varieties;
cabernet sauvignon, merlot, cabernet franc, petit
verdot and malbec.
The cabernet sauvignon-dominant Left bank was a
star performer and produced wines of tremendous
freshness, concentration and richness. Even minor
communes excelled with many lesser-known Chateaux
punching well above their classifications. At the pointy
end of the Grand Cru Classé genre, the ‘clarets’ are
transcendent. It is rare, even uplifting, to taste such
an extraordinary array of high quality wines with
such great cellaring potential. Comparisons with
the legendary 1945, 1982, 1989 and 2005 are
mentioned. The profound 2009 vintage articulates
a flawless growing season, accumulated wisdom,
marvellous technology and huge vineyard and
winery investment over the last twenty years.
The St-Estèphes, best known for muscular long-lived
wines, are chocolaty and beautifully concentrated.
Pauillac is ultra-classical and brilliantly poised between
opulence and elegance. The fine grainy/cedary
tannins are still there, but fruit complexity, buoyancy
and juiciness abound. St Julien is fragrant and fresh
with dense lacy tannins, superb fruit sweetness and
vinosity. Margaux is sensational with redcurrant/
blackberry aromas, smooth generous fruit and supple
tannins. Graves, especially Péssac Léognan, has
turned out some exceptional wines. Many show
cassis/dark chocolate/roasted chestnut aromas,
mid-palate richness and grainy dense tannins.
The merlot-dominant Right Bank has stumped up
utterly sensational wines. St Émilion possesses fresh
cassis/plum/herb garden aromas, sinuous tannins
and understated power. The Pomerols are classical
with musky plum accents and fine chocolaty tannins.
This is a vintage not to be missed!
Andrew Caillard MW’s full tasting notes and scores for 2009
Bordeaux can be viewed online at danmurphys.com.au
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B
Australian
ORDEAUX inspired
b.
a.
a.
d.
c.
O’Leary Walker Blue Cutting Road
d.
Smith & Hooper
g.
g.
h.
i.
Serafino BDX
Wrattonbully SA,
Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2009
McLaren Vale SA, Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Franc Carménère Merlot 2010
‘Loaded with bright fruit, it’s a succulent and mouth-filling
red that punches well and truly above its weight.
Incredible value for money.’
‘Well, this is pretty nice. It tastes pencilly, peanutty, curranty
– and other good things of that ilk. Medium bodied but
not wimpy.’
‘A bold take on the blend, big flavours, big structure
– not for the feint of heart. Profound texture and neat
infinite length.’
88/100
90+/100
90/100
Rymill Mc2
e.
Fraser Gallop
h.
Moss Wood Amy’s
Coonawarra SA, Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot Cabernet Franc 2010
Margaret River WA,
Margaret River WA, Cabernet Sauvignon
Petit Verdot Malbec Merlot 2010
‘The best Mc2 yet? Lip smacking fruit, savoury tannin
and driving acidity all add up to a terrific food wine.’
‘The most underrated producer to come out of the west?
The sheer quality is undeniable – generous, plush, near
perfect balance. Very fine.’
‘There’s a refreshing vibrancy to this wine. Fruit and
oak intimately entwined with super-fine tannin and
mouth-watering acidity. A joyous wine.’
89/100
93/100
94/100
c.
f.
Clare Valley SA,
b.
e.
Selected Stores
Australian table wine was built on ‘Claret’, a nod to the red wines of Bordeaux. By the mid 1850s
we were exporting examples to Europe to critical acclaim. Over the last 150 years we have created
a strong tradition of our own – inspired by the Bordeaux, yet proudly and profoundly individual.
Punt Road Emperor’s Prize
f.
Cape Mentelle Trinders
i.
Mount Mary Quintet
Yarra Valley VIC,
Margaret River WA,
Yarra Valley VIC, Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot
Cabernet Franc Petit Verdot Malbec 2008
‘A gorgeous wine from a stellar vintage. An archetypal
Cabernet Merlot – juicy, savoury and spicy, there’s
complexity and charm beyond the humble outlay.’
‘Here is a red blend that is so exquisitely balanced and
presented you just can’t help pour yourself but another glass.’
‘Once again a tightly wound yet accessible wine
upon release, with the capacity to age spectacularly
for up to two decades...’
91/100
96/100
Ray Jordan West Weekend Magazine
Saturday March 3, 2012
95/100
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Our Fortified History
– Australia’s greatest Fortified Wine regions
Until the 1960s, Australia produced more Fortified Wine than table wine. The two most important regions for Fortified Wine historically, the Barossa
Valley and Rutherglen remain the most important in terms of quality, due to the significant legacy of winemaking skills and priceless, decades-old stocks
held by a handful of leading producers. Here we briefly highlight the Fortified Wine history of each region and the styles for which each is famous.
Morris Classic Liqueur Rutherglen VIC, Muscat 500mL
The Rutherglen
– Muscat and Topaque
AWARDS: 2 Trophies & 2 Gold – Cairns Show Wine Awards 2010
& Rutherglen Wine Show 2009, 5 Gold – Perth Royal Wine Show 2011,
Riverina Wine Show 2011, Royal Sydney Wine Show 2011, International
Wine & Spirit Competition – UK 2010, Riverina Wine Show 2010
Many of the great winemaking names of
the region including Morris and Stanton &
Killeen, were established during the gold
rush of the late 19th century. The region’s
warm to hot, dry climate was ideal for
producing fortified wine, and the region
quickly established itself as Australia’s
leading wine region, at its height in
1925 exporting over three million litres
of Fortified Wine to England. Rutherglen
is most famous for Muscat and Topaque
(until recently called Tokay) unique
Australian Fortified Wine styles developed
in the region over a century ago from
Muscat and Tokay grapes.
‘More touches of red-brown... precisely as it should be; fragrant raisin
varietal fruit luring you into the second glass; perfect balance.’
94/100
x7
Seppeltsfield Cellar No.8 Rutherglen VIC, Muscat
AWARDS: 1 Gold – International Wine Challenge UK 2009
‘...raisins and a hint of rose petal; a quite vigorous palate, with
luscious raisin fruit balanced by a neat spear of acidity.’
91/100
Stanton & Killeen Classic Rutherglen VIC, Topaque 500mL
‘Golden brown; strong tea leaf, toffee and malt varietal aromas and flavours
are indeed classic... average age of 12 years, substantial for a Classic style.’
95/100
The Barossa Valley
– Tawny and Vintage
In the 1850s, the now-famous producers
Saltram, Seppelt and Penfolds adopted
a wine fortification process to emulate the
most popular Fortified Wine styles of the
day – the Tawny and Vintage Port styles
of Portugal. The style was well-suited to
the Barossa’s warm, dry climate, and
locally available red grape varieties
Shiraz, Grenache and Mataro proved
remarkably suitable for Fortified Wine,
producing a rich, robust style albeit
distinct from those upon which they
were modelled.
Selected Stores
Grant Burge 20 Year Old Tawny Barossa SA
AWARDS: 2 Trophies & 2 Gold – Sydney Royal Wine Show 2012
& Decanter World Wine Awards 2012
‘Obvious age in the tawny-gold colour, and in the complex, biscuity Christmas
cake palate that has excellent line, length and balance.’
95/100
Saltram Mr Pickwick’s Particular Barossa SA, Tawny
‘This delectable wine demands an open fireplace and good company.
Intense and focused, a hedonistic array of spice, fruit and clean pure spirit.’
94/100
Penfolds Grandfather Rare Tawny Barossa SA,
2 Spiegelau Glass Gift Pack
AWARDS: 1 Trophy & 1 Gold – Royal Melbourne Wine Show 2011,
1 Gold – Dan Murphy’s National Wine Show 2011
‘Regarded as one of Australia’s benchmark fortified wines, Penfolds
Grandfather Tawny is a wine of immense depth and complexity.’
94/100
For even more Fortified wines visit any Dan Murphy’s store or head online to danmurphys.com.au/fortified-wines
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‘07
Dan Murphy’s
Cellar Release
For most major Australian wine regions, other than those located in West
Australia and the Hunter Valley which experienced excellent conditions, 2007
was a challenging vintage. Frost damage in the Eastern states and high heat
in the Southern states, forcing an early vintage, were less than ideal.
However, as we can see from the wines featured here, our world-class, wellestablished wine industry is now well adept at handling the unique challenges
of each vintage, applying appropriate vineyard management and winemaking
techniques to optimise quality.
Generally speaking, most wines from the 2007 vintage (except those from
Hunter Valley and WA) are more fruit-forward than those from slower-ripening
vintages – the result of a faster ripening cycle. While this does mean that most
examples will not have the extended longevity of the so called classic vintages,
many will be great drinking now or over the next few years as medium-term
propositions at 5-10 years of age.
Vasse Felix
Margaret River WA, Cabernet Sauvignon
AWARDS: 1 Trophy and 1 Gold – Sydney Royal Wine Show
2010, 1 Trophy and 1 Gold – Royal Perth Wine Show 2009
‘Strong colour; ripe cassis and blackcurrant bouquet with some
oak in background; medium- to full-bodied palate with identical
flavours supported by ripe tannins and quality French oak.’
95/100
View video
online
Cullen Diana Madeline
Margaret River WA, Cabernets
‘This is as close to perfection as one can imagine in terms of structure,
texture and its complex fruit flavours. Great now (Aug 2010), greater
still in another 10 years, and who knows how long thereafter.’
97/100
Bar Station Glass Decanter 1.5L
Every home should have a quality decanter to showcase
treasured wines at their very best. There’s no need to
pay hundreds of dollars on decanters you’re too scared
to use – the Bar Station Decanter shaped in the classic
style is the perfect choice.
19.90 each
View video
online
Wynns Coonawarra Estate
Brand’s Laira
Wirra Wirra Church Block
Coonawarra SA, Shiraz
Coonawarra SA, Shiraz
McLaren Vale SA, Cabernet Shiraz Merlot
‘Good purple-red; nicely ripened plum and blackberry
fruit on the bouquet leads into a well balanced palate
with good texture, and savoury/spicy tannins.’
‘…slightly spicy on opening with redcurrant fruit framed
by fine oak; the palate is truly medium-bodied, with
ample chewy tannins and quite a long, toasty conclusion;
there is plenty of stuffing to the wine.’
‘A very tight example of this classic Australian blend;
lots of black fruits, spice and plenty of structure;
lots on offer.’
92/100
92/100
90/100
Cape Mentelle Trinders
Margaret River WA, Cabernet Merlot
‘A substantial wine, the medium- to full-bodied
palate very much in the usual Trinders style; ripe
tannins are woven through blackcurrant/cassis
fruit, oak in balance.’
91/100 James Halliday winecompanion.com.au
Wynns Coonawarra Estate
Black Label
Coonawarra SA, Cabernet Sauvignon
‘Excellent crimson-purple, it has richly scented cassis
and blackcurrant fruit with cedar notes on the bouquet,
then a medium- to full-bodied palate with remarkable
power and energy.’
96/100
Petaluma Hanlin Hill
Clare Valley SA, Riesling
‘It’s bloody delicious – and impressive – at once. Full of
spice and zip and zest, it’s got line, length and exuberant
perfume all rolled into one. The best Petaluma riesling
for at least five years.’
96/100
Penfolds Kalimna Bin 28
Penfolds Bin 407
Penfolds Bin 389
South Australia, Shiraz
South Australia, Cabernet Sauvignon
South Australia, Cabernet Shiraz
‘Dark, deep red-purple; in traditional Bin 28 style… the
dark fruits on the bouquet and medium- to full-bodied palate
run through plum, blackberry, licorice and chocolate;
typical tannin and oak management.’
‘This is a fine, elegant, well-ripened wine of medium-weight
and medium quality. It tastes of olives and blackcurrant and
spicy, cedary, musky French oak… There’s a musky, vanillin
note to the aftertaste that is pure Penfolds...’
‘Strong colour; has the strength of all the ‘07 Penfolds’
reds, with an array of black fruits, dark chocolate and
vanilla/mocha; the tannin structure is particularly good
for the vintage.’
93/100
91+/100
94/100
Tahbilk
Nagambie Lakes VIC, Marsanne
AWARDS: 3 Gold – Dan Murphy’s
National Wine Show of Australia 2010,
Rutherglen Wine Show 2009, International
Wine Challenge UK 2009
‘Clean and fragrant; more varietal fruit and
flavour than most young marsannes from France
or Australia; mineral, spice and honeysuckle
cohabit on a long, crisp finish. A classic in
the making.’
93/100 James Halliday
15.90 in any six
16.90 per bottle
View video
online
To view our full range of 2007 Cellar Release visit any Dan Murphy’s store or head online to danmurphys.com.au/cellarrelease
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Islay
Uncovering the Scottish
island’s peat and power.
Islay, the fifth largest of the Scottish isles, features nine distilleries, each making
some of the most recognisable whiskies in the world. The oldest of these
producers began distilling whisky in the mid-18th century, while the newest,
Kilchoman, opened in 2005.
SCOTLAND
EDINBURGH
ISLAY
GLASGOW
Exploring Islay, Scotland
Location: Islay is the most
southerly island of the Inner
Hebrides of Scotland.
Population: Approx 3,400.
Distilleries: Islay features
nine distilleries.
Climate: From an average
low of 3.0°C in February to an
average high of 16.3°C in August.
The Gulf Stream helps ensure a
mild climate, with less frost and
snow than mainland Scotland.
Deeply traditional and not for the faint-hearted, Islay’s powerful and intensely
flavoured whiskies are thanks to the island’s abundance of peat. A decayed
vegetation, peat is a vital ingredient in the making of Islay whiskies. By using
it to fuel the fires that dry the malted barley used in their whiskies, the
distilleries of Islay create intensely smoky characteristics.
The sea also plays a vital role in the unique taste of Islay whisky, as the rough
Atlantic seas and the lingering salty air imbue the peat with a powerful taste
and aroma of salt, seaweed and iodine. Distilleries like Ardbeg, Laphroaig
and Lagavulin, with their warehouses closest to the coast, are most susceptible
to these attributes.
While there may be some common flavours and aromas across Islay, each
distiller and whisky also has their own unique attributes. From toffee and chocolate
richness, to floral white wine notes, Islay distillers can produce a broad spectrum
of flavours in addition to smoky peat and salty seawater. Although not the best
starting point for those wanting to discover Scotch, for aficionados Islay is a gold
mine of rich and powerful whisky.
Bowmore – direct from Islay’s capital.
Lagavulin – taste the tradition.
Located in Islay’s capital of the same name, Bowmore
uses a combination of dedicated craftsmen, pure
water, smoked peat and traditional manufacturing
techniques to ensure that their whisky tastes the same
as it did when it was first distilled in 1779.
This peaty Single Malt dates back to 1816, when John
Johnston and Archibald Campbell each constructed a
distillery on what today is the Lagavulin site. After Johnston
died, Campbell consolidated the two, before selling it
to malt merchant Alexander Graham. Today it continues
to uphold the traditions of its past, using meticulous
preparation to create powerful whisky.
Laphroaig- time-honoured, Royal approved.
AWARDS: 1 Gold – San Francisco World Spirits
Competition 2011
Nose: Lifted notes of lemon and honey are bound together
with the distinctive Bowmore smokiness.
Palate: Warm and delicious with subtle dark chocolate
and peat smoke.
Finish: Long and subtle. 68.90 per bottle
View video
online
Laphroaig- time-honoured, Royal approved.
Bowmore 12YO Single Malt Whisky
700mL 40% ABV
Lagavulin 16YO Single Malt Scotch Whisky
700mL 43% ABV
Nose: Strong peat, smokey and seaweed followed by
a nutty complexity and light fruitiness.
Palate: Charcoal, dry woodiness and iodine followed
by chilli chocolate and a hint of toffee.
Finish: A spicy finish. 79.90 per bottle
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online
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Laphroaig – time-honoured,
Royal approved.
Founded by brothers Donald and Alexander Johnston in 1815,
Laphroaig is located on the south coast of Islay. While the distillery
has a rich history, from neighbourly disputes with fellow whisky
distiller Lagavulin, to the company changing hands several times,
the whisky’s taste has constantly remained the same – a brilliant and
powerful peaty experience. Laphroaig is the only whisky that carries
the Royal Warrant of the Prince of Wales.
A doubly
rare treasure
from Ardbeg
Laphroaig 10YO Single Malt Whisky 700mL 40% ABV
Nose: Huge smoke, seaweedy, ‘medicinal’, with a hint of sweetness.
Palate: Surprising sweetness with hints of salt and layers of peatiness.
Finish: Long, lingering and dry. 77.90 per bottle
View video
online
Laphroaig Quarter Cask Single Malt Whisky 700mL 48% ABV
Nose: Burning embers of peat in a crofters
fireplace, hints of coconut and banana aromas.
Palate: Deep, complex and smoky yet offers
and surprises the palate with a gentle sweetness.
Finish: Really long, and dries appropriately
with smoke and spice. 94.90 per bottle
Ardbeg 1974 Double Barrel Set
2 x 700mL Single Malt Whisky Set
Laphroaig Triple Wood Single
Malt Whisky 700mL 48% ABV
Rarely does purchasing a whisky
become such an all encompassing and
genuinely rewarding Scottish experience.
Nose: The initial aroma is quite sweet,
with raisins and peaty smoke. With a drop
of water the peat smoke comes to the fore.
Palate: A large initial burst of peat is
gentled on the tongue by the creamier
flavours of vanilla and fruit with just a
suggestion of sherry sweetness.
Finish: Mouth-filling and extremely long
but balanced by the sweet smooth
caramel taste. 104.90 per bottle
Ardbeg – peat and smoke central.
Ardbeg proclaim themselves to be “unquestionably,
the greatest distillery on Earth” – A confident claim that
many whisky aficionados would endorse. Established in
1794, the Ardbeg house-style is certainly amongst the
most peaty, smoky, briny and powerful of Islay, kept in
balance by the natural sweetness of the malt.
Ardbeg 10YO Single Malt Whisky
700mL 46% ABV
Nose: A burst of intense smoky fruit and briny sea-spray
on chalky cliffs – more subtle, complex aromas include
zesty lemon and lime, wrapped in waxy dark chocolate.
Palate: Smoke gradually wells up on the palate,
bringing a mouthful of warm creamy cappuccino and
toasted marshmallows.
Finish: Dry and long with chewy, tarry peat
View video
oils coating the palate. 74.90 per bottle
online
First, we have the whisky itself – two
bottles of Ardbeg whisky each from an
individual single cask, both carefully stored
since 1974. Then, we have the case it
comes in. The two bottles are presented in
an authentic hand-stitched bridle leather
gun case, which also includes eight solid
silver drinking cups, a hand-stitched leather
sampling register, an fountain pen and a
book that chronicles Ardbeg’s history.
Price
includes a
5-day Scotland
Double Barrel
Experience*
Finally the experience. To reward your
impeccable taste, when you purchase the
Double Barrel set you’ll also receive
a 5-day trip to Scotland where among
other highlights you’ll visit the Ardbeg
and Glenmorangie distilleries.
$20,000 per set
Cask 1745
Cask 3151
700mL 49% ABV
700mL 47.7% ABV
Nose: Rich, deeply exotic and
complex including citrus, molasses,
sea spray and pine resin.
Palate: Soft and silky followed by
an incredible explosion of fruit
wrapped in gentle smoke.
Finish: Phenomenally complex
and seemingly endless.
Nose: Alluring aromas of antique
chestnut cabinets, linseed oil and
rolling tobacco.
Palate: Luscious and more-ish. Nuts,
coffee, spice and dark chocolate.
Finish: Soft, oily smoke lingers
on the finish with dates, walnut
and peat oils.
Online Only
Dan Murphy’s has just two of these very
special Ardbeg Double Barrel sets available.
*For full details visit danmurphys.com.au/ardbeg1974
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The
non-chill
factor
To Chill or not to Chill?
When bottling whisky, some natural residue inevitably remains
such as natural fatty acids, proteins and esters which make
the whisky appear hazy. For this reason, distilleries typically
chill filter each batch to between -10 and +4ºC, resulting in
a clear, consistent, stable product.
Some purists however, believe that chill filtering also removes
a noticeable level of aromas, tastes and textures. Opponents of
this view argue that these by-products are virtually indiscernible.
Others just enjoy the stylistic differences of both.
Non-chill filtered whisky is produced much like its chilled
counterpart – except it isn’t chilled as part of the filtration
process and is bottled at a higher minimum alcohol strength
of 46% ABV versus standard Single Malt Whisky at around
40 – 43% ABV. This higher strength brings stability to the
whisky, thereby avoiding cloudiness.
While not all non-chill filtered whisky is marketed as such,
generally a minimum strength of 46% ABV is a reliable
indicator of non-chill status.
Every Dan Murphy’s store has a huge selection of Single Malt
Whisky, so why not decide which whisky style you prefer?
Or visit danmurphys.com.au/single-malt-whisky
to view our range online.
Glenfiddich
Aberlour
The Glenlivet
15YO Distillery
Edition
Single Malt Whisky
700mL 51% ABV
A’bunadh
Single Malt Whisky
700mL Batch 39
59.8% ABV
Nadurra 16YO
Single Malt Whisky
700mL 53% ABV
Nose: Delicate floral
aromas with hints of
freshly ground black
pepper and vanilla.
Palate: Creamily
smooth with floral and
spicy notes of black
pepper and gentle
luscious fruit.
Finish: Lingering, sweet
and velvety warm.
Nose: Aromas of mixed
spices, praline and spiced
orange harmonising
with rich, deep notes of
Oloroso sherry.
Palate: Orange, black
cherries, dried fruit and
ginger spiked with dark
bitter chocolate and
enriched with sherry and
oak. Full bodied and
creamy.
Finish: Robust and
intense with bitter-sweet
notes of exotic spices,
dark chocolate and oak.
99.90 per bottle
96.90 per bottle
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online
Nose: A fresh summerlike medley of floral and
sweet spice aromas
enhanced by gentle notes
of toasted oak.
Palate: Smooth and silky
with the sweetness of soft
fruits and honeyed flowers.
Finish: Balanced by
a dry, oak finish of
considerable length with
notes of ginger and
hazelnuts.
99.90 per bottle
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Mighty Glenfiddich
Celebrating Scotland’s most famous Single Malt.
Located in the Speyside whisky region of Scotland, Glenfiddich is one of the world’s most renowned
Single Malt Whiskies. Founded by William Grant in 1886, Glenfiddich is Gaelic for ‘Valley of the deer’,
hence the deer on the label of its bottles. Today the distillery still uses carefully selected ingredients, from
the water sourced directly from the Robbie Dhu Springs, to the Scottish malted barley it roasts, to create
the whiskies complex and rich tastes. Visit any Dan Murphy’s store to view our full range of Glenfiddich
whiskies or head online to danmurphys.com.au/glenfiddich-range
The Glenfiddich tale.
Glenfiddich 12YO Single Malt Scotch Whisky
700mL 40% ABV
Nose: Distinctively fresh and fruity with a hint of pear.
Beautifully crafted Single Malt with a delicately balanced
fragrance.
Palate: Characteristic sweet, fruity notes. Develops into
elements of butterscotch, cream, malt and subtle oak flavour.
Finish: Long, smooth and mellow.
49.90 per bottle
Glenfiddich 14YO Rich Oak Single Malt
Whisky 700mL 40% ABV
In 1886 William Grant enlisted the help of his family –
including his wife, seven sons and two daughters – and
began working on a distillery. Within a year that distillery
was built, and the first whisky flowed from it on Christmas
Day 1887. Over the past century, Glenfiddich has
remained family owned, and has continued the legacy
of William Grant by creating fine Single Malt Whiskies.
Nose: Initially spicy oak notes and rich vibrant vanilla.
Hints of freshly sawn wood and dried fruits, raisins and
apricots. With time some softer toffee notes appear including
caramelised pear and gentle fragrant floral aromas.
Palate: Mouth-tingling and spicy on first tasting. The rich
vanilla sweetness is followed with zesty fruit flavours and
some wood spice.
Finish: Lingers for a long time with warming oak notes.
87.90 per bottle
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Father
knows best.
^
Dad loves discovering, sharing and
learning about wine, so give him the
right tools of the trade this Father’s Day.
Dad might not quite know everything that a real Sommelier knows, but
at Dan Murphy’s we have a range of premium and prestige products
that will make him feel like one this Father’s Day. From the SoWine
Preservation System, a high-class tool that ensures not even a drop
of your Dad’s favourite wine will go to waste, to Riedel glassware,
a collection of premium wineglasses that let him to show off his
favourite wine to friends, there’s something to spoil every deserving
father. We also stock a selection of wine cabinets online, so Dad
can keep his top-shelf cellar collection in tip-top shape.
To view these, as well as other ways to spoil your special Dad this
Father’s Day, visit danmurphys.com.au/gifts-accessories
Order online by 26 August
for guaranteed
metro delivery
for Father’s Day.
d.
c.
a.
e.
b.
f.
a.
Riedel
c.
‘O’ Shiraz Glass 4 PACK (Pay 3 Get 4 Offer)
Gift Box
e.
Double Bottle Deluxe Wine Box Set
From one of the world’s most famous wineglass producers,
the ‘O’ Series are a stylish, stemless design – appearing to
float on the table. They look fantastic and are perfect for
those clumsier Dads!
Gift Box
Deluxe Wooden Wine Box Set
A gorgeous faux leather gift box that includes a bottle
‘ring’ (drip-stopper), bottle-stopper, wine-pourer, thermometer
and corkscrew. An amazing gift in its own right, fantastic
when coupled with two bottles of fine wine.
A lovely wooden gift box that includes a bottle ‘ring’
(drip-stopper), wine pourer, bottle stopper and corkscrew.
It’s the perfect way to present that special bottle of wine.
19.90 each (Bottles not included)
14.90 each (Bottle not included)
Also available: Riedel ‘O’ Sauvignon Blanc Glass 4 PACK
54.90 each
b.
Winesave
d.
Sommeliers’ Choice Wine Preserver
(approximately 50 applications per can)
Winesave is an inert, odourless gas that prevents oxygen
reacting with wine and causing spoilage – allowing you
to keep a bottle in perfect condition for many days, even
weeks after opening. The Winesave Wine Preserver is the
Sommelier’s choice in wine preservation – perfect for those
amateur home Sommeliers.
24.90 each
View video
online
Bar Station Deluxe Wine Aerator with Stand
f.
Laguiole Arbalete Genes David
(includes stand, aerator, vacuum stopper & travel pouch)
Mammoth Ivory Corkscrew
The Bar Station Wine Aerator has a unique design to
aerate wine so that it efficiently releases its optimum aromas
and flavours, claimed to be significantly quicker than a
traditional decanter alone. The Bar Station Wine Aerator
comes with a purpose built stand and drip-tray to allow
easy wine decanting – without the mess.
Produced from fossilised Mammoth Ivory, this is one
of only five available in Australia. Like all hand-made
Laguiole wine openers, it is beautiful to look at as well
as beautiful to handle.
24.90 each
490.00 each
Online Only – 5 Available
Online Only
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i.
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Online Only
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For full products details and to order online visit danmurphys.com.au. Delivery charges apply.
Vintec Wine Cabinets
i.
Vintec are world leaders in wine cabinet technology with a passion for innovation, design
and functionality. These Danish-designed wine cabinets are a climate-controlled wine cellar
designed to replicate the conditions found in the best natural underground wine cellars –
without the excavation costs.
g. 40 Bottle Wine Cabinet
V40SGESS-RH
229 Bottle “Ermitage” Wine Vault
j.
SoWine
Home Wine Preservation System
V150SG2E-AL
Transtherm French hand-built wine
cabinets have been designed for the
wine connoisseur and the hospitality
industry who demand perfect presentation
and large sophisticated storage for their
premium wines.
SoWine is a must for all wine collecting
Fathers who don’t want to waste a single
drop of that valuable unfinished bottle. The
SoWine Home Wine Preservation Bar can
store two bottles of wine for up to 6 days –
at the perfect drinking temperature.
2,490 each
5,490 each
449.00 each
h. 130 Bottle Wine Cabinet
1,190 each
Transtherm
Arbalete Genes David – Laguiole Sommelier Corkscrews
France’s Arbalete Genes David have been hand-crafting Laguiole Cutlery
and Sommelier Corkscrews since 1810. Their artisans combine decades of
experience with the finest materials to produce brilliantly functional and unique
pieces of art of the highest standard. These three piece Sommelier Corkscrews
are made from high-grade stainless steel, with various distinctive handle designs
available, produced from precious woods and materials. A fine bottle of wine
sealed under cork deserves a decent Corkscrew – Laguiole Corkscrews are as
pleasing to look at as they are to use.
Olive (Brass)
190.00 each
Horn Tip (Nickel Silver) (left)
190.00 each
Juniper Root (Nickel Silver)
200.00 each
Online Only
Olive (Nickel Silver)
190.00 each
Ebony (Nickel Silver)
190.00 each
Oak (Brass)
190.00 each
Amourette (Nickel Silver)
200.00 each
The above Arbalete Genes David Corkscrews are available to purchase online only.
To view and purchase online visit danmurphys.com.au/arbalete-corkscrews
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Friends Share
Try a new way of sharing
with these big Craft Beers.
Available in a variety of bigger bottles, including
longnecks and pints, this is a different way to discover
their aromas, tastes and flavours with friends.
You’ll find the perfect ‘sharing sized’ Craft Beer
for any occasion at Dan Murphy’s.
Little Creatures
Pale Ale
Little Creatures
Bright Ale
568mL Bottles
5.2% ABV AUSTRALIA
568mL Bottles
4.5% ABV AUSTRALIA
Whole hop flowers provide
a luscious flavour and
aroma. Intense citrus and
stone fruit characteristics
are balanced with select
malts for a refreshing finish.
A hoppy little beer with
fruit aromas of luscious
pineapple, passionfruit
and melon. This is a crisp,
clean and fresh Ale.
5.90 per bottle
5.90 per bottle
View video
online
Gage Roads Atomic Pale Ale
640mL Bottles 4.7% ABV AUSTRALIA
An American-style Pale Ale packed with
citrus hops and aromas. Five specialty
malts are used to provide backbone.
5.90 per bottle
Gage Roads
Sleeping Giant
India Pale Ale
640mL Bottles
5.4% ABV AUSTRALIA
Aromas of dark stone fruit
and citrus. The use of five
malts creates sweetness
matched with balanced
hopping of Cascade, East
Kent and Chinook hops.
5.90 per bottle
View video
online
Gage Roads
London Best
640mL Bottles
4.4% ABV AUSTRALIA
An English-style Bitter Ale
which has been skilfully
blended with a trio of
premium hops, together
with seven different types
of malts.
5.90 per bottle
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BEST
ASIAN
BEER
Award Winners
When nothing but the best will do, these award-winning beers stand out as being the best in their fields.
From classic Australian Craft Beers that display the best from our homegrown brewers, to premium overseas
imports from the USA and Thailand, all these drops have been highly acclaimed by the judges.
Chang
Beer
Matilda Bay
Alpha Pale Ale
Burleigh Brewing
28 Pale Ale
Karl Strauss
Pintail Pale Ale
4 Pines Brewing
Company Stout
330mL Bottles
5% ABV THAILAND
345mL Bottles
5.2% ABV AUSTRALIA
330mL Bottles
4.8% ABV AUSTRALIA
355mL Bottles
5.3% ABV USA
330mL Bottles
5.1% ABV AUSTRALIA
AWARDS: Best Asian Beer
– World Beer Awards 2011
AWARDS: 1 Gold – Australian
International Beer Awards
(AIBA) 2012
AWARDS: 1 Gold – 2010
World Beer Championships
AWARDS: 1 Gold – California
State Fair Commercial Beer
Competition 2012
AWARDS: 1 Gold – Australian
International Beer Awards
(AIBA) 2012
Motueka hops from New
Zealand’s South Island provide
a vibrant tropical aroma, while
multiple additions of Americangrown Cascades lend zesty
citrus hop flavours.
A dry, Irish-style Stout imparted
by roasted, unmalted barley
and accentuated by high hop
bitterness from British Target,
East Kent Goldings and Fuggle
hop varieties.
16.90 per pack (6)
18.90 per pack (6)
This award winning beer from
Thailand is smooth, crisp and
refreshing, and is the natural
choice for Thai food.
12.90 per pack (6)
100% pale malt plus a small
amount of dark crystal add
character and palate weight.
Added US Cascade hops provide
complex fruit and citrus aromas.
This Pale Ale boasts a deep
amber colour and a fragrant
bouquet. It is a flavourful, naturally
cloudy beer with a complex,
fruity character – citrus, grapefruit,
lychee with a hint of vanilla and
spice.
15.90 per pack (4)
16.90 per pack (6)
View video
online
View video
online
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C R I T I C’S
C O R N E R
Sparkling, White & Dessert Wine
Here we feature a roundup of reviews from some of the world’s leading publications and independent wine critics.
Under $15
EsseNZe
Tahbilk
Marlborough NZ, Sauvignon Blanc 2011
Nagambie Lakes VIC, Marsanne 2011
‘Good definition of crunchy green apples, vibrant
lime drops and a fine, tight, refreshingly dry finish.
Skillfully crafted and insane value for money.’
‘Few Australian white wines match heritage with value as
Tahbilk Marsanne does. The 2011 is on song, a glittering
youngster with aromas of blossom, stone fruits citrus and
honey… varietally pure, with a long, clean finish.’
91/100
4.5 STARS $$$ VALUE
Ralph Kyte-Powell
Under $18 Uncorked The Age Epicure Tue June 5, 2012
Under $15
Whitehaven
Chapel Hill
Marlborough NZ, Sauvignon Blanc 2011
McLaren Vale & Adelaide Hills SA,
Chardonnay 2011
‘Whitehaven Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2011 is
a classic regional style – mouthfilling, punchy and dry,
with crisp, ripe tropical-fruit flavours to the fore, a herbal
undercurrent, and lovely poise, delicacy and length.’
‘Now the wine has a smidgeon of oak, but it’s
well-hidden. It’s all about succulent peach and fruit
salad characters, lightish medium body, easy texture,
dry finish.’
BEST WHITE WINE BUY OF THE
YEAR 5 STARS Michael Cooper Michael
Under $20
Cooper’s Buyers Guide to New Zealand Wine 2012
4 STARS $$ VALUE
Under $20
Ralph Kyte-Powell
Bay of Fires
Freycinet Vineyard
Tasmania, Sparkling Cuvée Brut N/V
Tasmania, Chardonnay 2010
‘…matured on yeast lees for an average of three years,
yet seemingly not bottle-fermented. It is vibrant and very
tangy/zesty, with pith and cherry stone characters,
and a dry finish.’
‘Light straw-green; a complex bouquet with an attractive,
well-controlled, touch of Burgundian funk on the bouquet,
then a multilayered palate of white peach, nectarine and
creamy cashew. Lovely wine.’
Selected Stores
Under $25
93/100 James Halliday winecompanion.com.au
Under $35
Brown Brothers Patricia
Hunter Valley NSW, Semillon 2009
King Valley VIC, Late Harvest Noble Riesling
2008 375mL
AWARDS: 1 Trophy & 1 Gold – Sydney Royal Wine
Show 2010, 1 Trophy & 1 Gold – National Wine
Show 2010, 2 Gold – Brisbane Wine Show 2010,
Perth Wine Show 2009
‘Brown Brothers Milawa vineyard has been producing
botrytis wines for fifty years and it remains one of the
best in the country, balancing unctuous richness with
refreshingly tight acidity.’
‘A pure-bred semillon with tremendous thrust and drive
through the long palate and lingering aftertaste; the focus
is enhanced by the touch of minerality that accompanies
the lemon citrus fruit.’
Selected
d Stores
Stores
Under $55
Poole’s Rock Estate Grown
AWARDS: 2 Trophies & 2 Gold – National Wine
Show 2009, 2010, 5 Gold – Cowra Wine Show
2010, Hunter Valley Wine Show 2009 and 2010,
Adelaide Wine Show 2010, Royal Hobart Wine
Show 2009
Under $35
95/100
96/100
Under $35
95/100 Tyson Stelzer WBM magazine May 2012
House of Arras
Dom Pérignon
Tasmania, Grand Vintage Brut 2004
Champagne FRANCE, Vintage Brut 2003
‘…a compelling and deeply toasty bouquet, with
grilled nuts and fresh lemons vying for supremacy;
the palate is lively, chalky, complex and while
rich, travels gracefully on a staggeringly long path,
unimpeded by imperfection; lovely.’
‘The 2003 is an atypically, rich, powerful, vinous
Dom Perignon loaded with fruit, structure and
personality… I will not be surprised if in 20 years’
time the 2003 is considered an iconic Champagne.’
97/100
Under $250
94+/100
Antonio Galloni erobertparker.com
C R I T I C’S
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C O R N E R
Red Wine
Próximo
St. Erth
by Marqués de Riscal Rioja SPAIN,
Tempranillo Blend 2009
Grampians VIC, Shiraz 2010
‘An accurate and enticing Grampians shiraz under
$15 doesn’t exist. Or does it? Plush plums conspire
with ripe blueberry and generous black cherry fruit,
with an undercurrent of warm earth (erth?) and hints
of exotic spice.’
‘Extraordinary value from one of Spain’s best-known
wineries. Made from Tempranillo grown in the Rioja
district, it has dark-berry, cola, earth and light vanillin
aromas…’
4 STARS $$$ VALUE Ralph Kyte-Powell
Under $10
Under $15
Under $20
Tar & Roses
Mendoza ARGENTINA, Malbec 2010
Heathcote VIC, Shiraz 2010
‘The Zuccardi family know how to produce good
quality wines that are affordable… the Argentineans
love their barbeques or “parillas” and this wine would
be a wonderful accompaniment, slicing through protein
and fat like a razor sharp steak knife.’
‘Every now and then a wine is tasted and it presses the
buttons, sets the wow factor blasting and caps it all by
being exceptionally good value. Tar & Roses Heathcote
Shiraz 2010 is one of those…’
Ben Edwards Wine Companion
Magazine FEB/MAR 2012
Under $15
97/100
Tony Keys Tony Keys Report
Brothers in Arms No.6
Grant Burge Miamba
Langhorne Creek SA, Shiraz Cabernet 2006
‘It’s not often you can secure a five-year-old, full bodied,
all-systems-go red like this for sub $25, but here you
have it, the great Aussie blend with sure-footed balance,
fruit plushness and solid structure.’
‘…on one view mainstream Barossa, and on another,
the new/future Barossa… there is considerable texture
and light and shape to the mouthfeel.’
94/100
94/100
Tony Love The Adelaide Advertiser
Monday November 28 2011
Under $20
James Halliday Wine Companion
Magazine Aug/Sept 2012
Yering Station Little Yering
Stonier
Yarra Valley VIC, Pinot Noir 2010
Mornington VIC, Pinot Noir 2010
‘Pleasant aromas of cherries and undergrowth introduce
a simple, quenching drop that is appetising with sappy
red fruit and spice flavours, medium weight and finely
textured and persistent.’
‘…fragrant strawberry-accented bouquet leads into
a fine, elegant palate with strawberries, wild and
cultivated, to the fore, then a juicy finish.’
4 STARS $$ VALUE
Ralph Kyte-Powell
$18-$30 Uncorked The Age Epicure Tue June 19, 2012
Under $20
Under $25
94/100
Leconfield
John Duval Wines Entity
Coonawarra SA, Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
Barossa Valley & Eden Valley SA, Shiraz 2010
AWARDS: 1 Gold – Royal Queensland Wine
Show 2012
‘Blackberry, blackcurrant and a little regional tar with
spicy toast and cream oak – supporting, not dominating.
Smooth, supple fine grained tannin makes its presence
felt throughout as the wine flows and floods all corners
of the mouth… Composed, graceful even – a complete
and delicious wine.’
‘Another great example of the quality of this vintage in
Coonawarra... Silky smooth seamless structure with those
tannins and oak cut precisely into the elegant fruit.’
97/100 Ray Jordan, Ray Jordan’s Top 100 Australian
Selected Stores
Reds The West Australian Thursday July 5, 2012
Under $30
Zuccardi Serie A
91/100
Under $15
91/100
Under $40
95/100
Gary Walsh winefront.com.au
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Take the lead from some of the industry’s
leading experts including James Halliday,
Tyson Stelzer and Ben Edwards. This is
an esteemed collection of wines that have
been highly rated by the experts.
As the sun begins to peek its head from
behind the clouds, it’s just the time to enjoy
this exciting white wine selection, from crisp
Sauvignon Blanc, spritzy Moscato, through
to textured Pinot Gris.
No room for a wine cellar? Don’t have the
patience? Dan Murphy’s have done the hard
work for you and selected a range of Cellar
Release wines that have been carefully nurtured
in our climate-controlled cellars and released
at their optimum.
For full product information and to order visit danmurphys.com.au/mixedcases
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