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Lightning strikes twice — Henschke's 2022 Single Vineyard Collection
Following the extraordinary 2021 vintage was never going to be easy, but Henschke's 2022 Single Vineyard Collection rises beautifully to the occasion — defined by finesse, detail and vineyard expression.
99+ Points – Ray Jordan, Wine Pilot · Hill of Grace 2022
99 Points – Andrew Caillard MW, The Vintage Journal 2025 · Hill of Grace 2022
Mount Edelstone 2022 — among the finest releases in its 70-vintage history · Ray Jordan
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99 Points – Andrew Caillard MW, The Vintage Journal 2025 · Hill of Grace 2022
Mount Edelstone 2022 — among the finest releases in its 70-vintage history · Ray Jordan
Margaret River
Xanadu Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 — and it's incredible show record!
Trophy – Best WA Cabernet, James Halliday Cabernet Challenge 2024
Gold Medal – Sydney · Brisbane · Canberra · Perth · Adelaide · Melbourne
96 Points – Ray Jordan, Top 100 Wines of 2025
95 Points – James Halliday Wine Companion
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Gold Medal – Sydney · Brisbane · Canberra · Perth · Adelaide · Melbourne
96 Points – Ray Jordan, Top 100 Wines of 2025
95 Points – James Halliday Wine Companion


Château Angélus - 2 rare verticals, including 4 “Perfect” wines An exclusive evening with Château Angélus, the legendary Premier Grand Cru Classé A estate of Saint-Émilion and one of Bordeaux's most celebrated family-owned châteaux.
Taste 14 wines spanning more than two decades, including a rare vertical of the château's flagship wine, Château Angélus 1er Grand Cru Classé:
2022 | 2019 | 2018 | 2015 | 2009 | 2005
Four of these vintages have achieved perfect 100-point scores, while the 2015 received a near-perfect 99–100 points, underscoring an extraordinary record of excellence spanning four decades.
Complementing the Grand Vin is a fascinating six-vintage vertical of Le Carillon de l'Angélus, Grand Cru Classé:
2022 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2016 | 2015
Wednesday, July 1st