1847 First Pick Barossa Shiraz 2020

THE MOST COMPELLING DEAL IN OUR 25 YEAR HISTORY

We are thrilled to announce that we have landed a second parcel of 1847 First Pick Shiraz 2020.  In our view, this new vintage resets the bar as the most compelling wine offer we have ever seen in the New Zealand market - and we are thrilled to have been given access to a second vintage of this spectacular wine.

In 2023 we launched the 2019 vintage of First Pick as part of our Mystery series of super-premium Aussie reds,. Based on the success of that promotion, the owners of 1847 have given us consent to reveal their brand in our marketing drive, but given the contractual nature of this offer we still can't tell you too much about it online. Click HERE to send a quick email to us, and we can tell you so much more on a 'one to one' basis. (That email address will only be monitored during normal business hours.) 

Here's what we can tell you online:

98/100 | Ray Jordan, Wine Pilot "An embracing wine that captures so much of the Barossa."
97/100 | Sam Kim, Wine Orbit "Multi-layered and lavish, this is magnificent and gratifying."
95/100 | Neil Goodwin "This hedonistic expression sits in that sweet zone..."
95/100 | Ken Gargett "A gorgeous decadence here."

The well-publicised trade spat between Australia and China is still disrupting the Australian wine industry. Last year we were approached to sell an initial parcel of First Pick 'under the radar' in New Zealand to move some of the capacity that China would normally account for. The 1847 brand has had very little exposure in the New Zealand market. Apart from the parcel we secured last year we understand that only a handful of cases have ever been sold here, as the winery has concentrated on domestic sales and key international markets. Before the trade spat, 1847 enjoyed spectacular success within China, and we have been told that the only more recognised Australian wine brand in that market is Penfolds.

We have tasted this wine and, as the reviews below attest, it is spectacular; a highly perfumed, concentrated and opulent release that amplifies everything that the world loves about elite Barossa Shiraz. No expense has been spared in the vineyards or winery to create this wine. The fruit weight, tannin and acid components are beautifully expressed and the finish is incredibly long. Read the reviews below to reassure yourself what's on the table here. 

In our minds, this 2020 release sits at the same level as the very finest examples of shiraz that the Barossa has to offer - including the most famous labels in Australian winemaking. It has enormous cellar potential and will continue to drink well over the coming 2-3 decades. (As a relatively young release for wine of this magnitude, we suggest that you decant it before service if you open a bottle in the next few years.) 

Clearly, with an opportunity of this magnitude, stocks are strictly limited and we strongly suggest you secure your personal requirements before telling colleagues, family and friends.

As part of our arrangement with the winery, the wine has been shipped into New Zealand in unbranded 6 packs.

ADVERTISED DISCOUNTS

A change to the licencing laws means we can no longer advertise discounts on our website that show savings of 25% or more off the recommended retail product price. Products on this site will still be as sharply priced as they have always been. We simply can no longer tell you when savings of over 25% are on offer. Please email or call us on 0800 111 660 to ascertain specific product savings.