 Extra Virgin Olive Oil Frankland River, Western Australia  Available outside of their cellar door in Frankland River for the very first time. We began offering olive oil for sale back in 2014. Over 500 bottles of Fontodi and Capezzana would sell throughout the year. Most would sell within a few weeks of arriving. Our ’14 price for the Capezzana was £25.95 – now it’s almost forty-quid for a 750ml bottle. Prices increase however, allocations have decreased year-on-year. Last year we only received 60-bottles which sold within 48-hours. Accordingly, and very much inline with our wine offerings, why not offer an Aussie EVOO, which and by popular demand, is exactly what we present to you today… As with all our Aussie offerings’, we sampled a bottle and happily slurped upon spoon after spoonful. In hindsight, I should have compiled a tasting note for you. After all, artisan extra virgin olive oil can be as special as a bottle of wine. Needless to say, it was deliciously fruity, deeply intense, juxtaposed by refreshing bitterness (moderately so) with a super-long peppery finish. A note for future bottlings, Stu as this note is poor by Vinorium standards. But, it does come with our unwavering seal of approval… The oil in question started as a small side project back in 1996. We understand 3,285 olive trees were planted with many trial varieties to determine what would grow best in the cool Frankland River climate. Today Alkoomi have retained just 400 Correggiola and 600 Manzanillo trees that are lovingly nurtured and transformed into their extra virgin olive oil. This glorious oil comfortably sits on the premium / artisan shelf – quantities are tiny and everything is completed by hand (including hand labelling each bottle). A little ‘cold pressed’ EVOO fact for you… By legal definition in the EU, extra virgin olive oil is extracted without any heat or chemicals and only comes from the first pressing of the olives. So, and very much like the wording on our Alkoomi bottles, ‘cold pressed’ is more of a marketing term in the EU. Perhaps Aussie legalities differ? We shall find out… Pricing for artisan EVOO varies enormously. I am gobsmacked by the cost of all, decent cooking and dressing oils. I take a cynical view of annual falls in production from our Italian supplier. Oddly, there hasn’t been a decent harvest in the past decade! Of course, and the one thing that they can guarantee is the increase in their staffing and production costs, which neatly translates into a further price hike. Accepting the pattern is not what The Vinorium is renowned for. Instead, why not go to the source and provide a product that tastes amazing, but is acceptable to our purses. Most artisan oils are priced anywhere from £15.00 to £60.00 per 500ml bottle. Today, we are delighted to launch our very own (imported) EVOO on a special pre-arrival offer. If all goes to plan, I can see an olive oil division developing as it’s absolutely fascinating. We believe our ‘pre-arrival’ pricing of £11.00 per 500ml bottle provides truly exceptional value. Be assured, the quality belies our introductory offer. Delivery: They will be sailing on APL New York which departs Wednesday 9 September and arrives in the UK on or around 24 October  500ml bottles £11.00 per bottle 3 litre tins SOLD OUT Available for delivery End October 2024  2022 Standish Sailing / Delivery Update New wines from Aylesbury Estate and Alkoomi (including our first Margaret River Extra Virgin Olive Oil) Oliver's Taranga HJ Reserve 2022 Utopos (including Common Ground).  “Is it a great Burgundy? No….This can only be a wine from the very highest echelons of the most exciting Chardonnay regions on earth.” Matthew Jukes  NEW 2022 Cherubino Gingin Willows Vineyard Chardonnay We’ve patiently waited for 4-months for this gem to arrive… Only 60-bottles available 19/20 Points - Matthew Jukes “First, if I tell you this is the finest value Chardonnay of the year, I hope this grabs your attention. The vine age, the unique Gingin Chardonnay clone (which adores the Margaret River region, performing at the peak of its powers in this wine), the stellar quality oak (60% new French and 40% one-year-old), the dynamic alcohol level of only 13.7%, and with only 10% of this wine going through malolactic fermentation, the acid profile is gripping – these stats add up to a stunning recipe for a world-class Chardonnay, but none of these tells you what it tastes like! Again, cutting to the chase, this wine shows all of the tenderness of Chassagne-Montrachets from Niellon, the brittle tension of the finest Dauvissat Chablis and the expansive luxury of a Lafon Meursault. But it is none of these things – this can only be a wine from the very highest echelons of the most exciting Chardonnay regions on earth, Margaret River. And while one is spoilt for choice when it comes to picking out gems from this part of the world, no one manages to make wines of this detail and deliciousness, coupled with extreme value for money, like Larry. You must dive into this beautiful wine. (Drink now – 2028)” SOLD OUT £35.00 per bottle Also available from   Larry Cherubino Budworth Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 19.5/20 Points - Matthew Jukes “This was the wine that damn near spoilt the nine teen track playing in my head. Sappy, more tannic and more blunt than the other two Cabs, this is a muscular wine that craves cellar time, but it is already clear that it is prodigious with dreams of greatness. Whether this beautifully complex flavour will add the half point needed to reach a perfect score in years to come is irrelevant because Riversdale Vineyard clearly has a stash of twenties buried in its soil, and they will blossom when they are good and ready.” Stuart McCloskey "Prior preparation is essential. Decant (for at least 5-6 hours) and serve in Zalto Bordeaux glassware (or similar). Anything less will simply lead to an ‘ordinary’ rather than an ‘extraordinary’ experience. Ideally, this should be tucked away in the cellar and only brought out in a decade or so. For those curious, here’s what to expect today… Unapologetically ‘classic’ in style. This oozes Margaret River charm along with a toe or two dipped into the Garonne River. The Bouquet: As pure and clean as it comes. This wine recognises how good it is and isn’t going to rush for anyone. Akin to Brigitte Bardot strutting her stuff down Oxford Street. Everyone stops, admires her exquisiteness and she doesn’t change her pace. Hauntingly beautiful (the wine, that is…). I believe I have been swirling and sniffing for at least 30-minutes without the desire to sip – that’s how dreamy the fragrances are. They unfurl to fresh pencil shaving, graphite, cedar, tinges of sweet tobacco, sous-bois, blackcurrant, blueberry compote, violets, rose petal, certainly floral, lots of minerality, deep, deep fragrance of the sea (kelp) along with unmistakable blood orange that pervades wonderfully. The palate: From the first sip, the sense of completeness is most striking. It’s a wine of perfect shape, control, and it demands your full attention. It’s not a food wine – it’s far too good and must be enjoyed unopposed. Medium-bodied, the tannins are sculpted – she feels harmonious, ethereal, and fine boned. The mineral freshness is a joy. Equal to the bouquet, marine influences are in play (sea salt too). Exquisitely balanced. Faultless purity and execution from mother nature. An architectural statement, if you like. Cellaring: Without question this is a special wine. An enigma and really should not be approached for a minimum of 10 years, but what’s the harm in opening a bottle sooner (keep the rest once you are satisfied, which you will be – trust me). The score: I have not put a number to a bottle for quite some time. Why? Numbers are killing wines. Moreover, some critics (there’s too many) provide a high score, however, their tasting notes resemble something rather ordinary! I am currently working on an article about ‘scores’ which should be ready to share in the coming weeks. For now, I do feel compelled to provide a number and the reason for it. In all honesty, I would prefer to provide a range from 98+ to 99+. 98+ is where she sits today, and I am comfortable with this. 99+ is where I expect her to be in a decade or so. Let’s see and share our experiences when the time comes."   
S.C. Pannell Old McDonald Grenache 2021 99 Points - James Suckling "A gloriously detailed, focused and concentrated rendition of grenache, this has a punchy and energetically youthful stance. The nose has such fresh and vivid raspberries and boysenberries, together with some red plums, floral bursts and a gently sappy edge. Such pure fruit here. The palate has a smooth outer layer that glazes compact, fine and layered tannins seamlessly. Super-fresh finish with bright acidity. The fruit power here is supercharged. Drink or hold. Screw cap." £42.75 per bottle   Te Mata Estate Bullnose Syrah 2021 99 Points - Sam Kim “Expressing precision and purity, combined with brooding strength and complexity, this is spectacular and breathtaking. Immediately appealing with dark plum, sweet cherry, graphite, olive, spicy oak and floral aromas, it’s succulent and fleshy in the mouth delivering layers of seductive flavours backed by beautifully infused tannins. It’s mouthfilling and velvety with a prolonged engaging finish.” £38.50 per bottle Last five bottles   Grosset Gaia 2021 99-Points - Huon Hooke, The Real Review £62.50 per bottle   Torbreck The Struie 2022 - 3x75cl 19+/20 Points - Matthew Jukes "2022 was a wonderful vintage for The Struie. I started to write notes about how this was a pretty boy, a Jude Law of a wine, but as the flavour grew in the glass the dimensions expanded and firmed up on the finish, and entirely different ideas formed in my wine brain. To fully understand this following fanciful description, we must start with this wine’s philosophy – literally its roots. The notion of blending Eden Valley fruit, taken from vineyards situated at 400-500m, with warmer Barossa Valley sites at 200-300m is not new. Many try to craft wines that marry freshness and spice with density and grandeur and fail to get the balance right. I do not want an ugly weld joining these two vehicles. I would rather experience the vinous equivalent of a top-of-the-range Bentley with its ostentatious frippery removed, roll bars fitted, and four-point racing harnesses and bucket seats in place of the kid leather chaises longues. Get rid of the B&O stereo – I want to hear the engine. Ditch the fridge and champagne glasses in the boot and pursue this weight-loss programme with the help of an adrenalin-fuelled mechanic until you have a Titanic engine supported by a lightweight but extraordinarily robust chassis. Remove any nomenclature on the boot and rename this vehicle The Struie. It is a perfectly dimensioned weapon – purring, ready to tear away from the blocks with the perfect balance of power and poise. Welcome to 2022 The Struie. The tech spec is above, and in place of a 0-60mph time, you have a more meaningful score to alert you to just how much I love this wine." Drink 2027-2040 £118.50 per case (3x75cl) Delivery expected January / February 2025   JJ Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese Goldkap 2019 (Magnum) (Magnum) 100 Points - James Suckling "Welcome to one of the most beautiful faces of the Mosel. Essence of yellow fruit, from peach through mango to papaya. So concentrated, yet so vibrant and so pristine with such a mind-boggling number of nuances that your nervous system is pushed to the limit, in the nicest possible way. The generous sweetness is already well integrated, but this is made for the many decades to come. Drinkable now, but better from 2025." £192.50 per magnum |
