KNAPPSTEIN, 1878 TRANSCENDENCE
CLARE VALLEY, AUSTRALIA
We're always on the hunt for deals, as you know. And today, we have a big one for you. Not just a deal, but a DEAL: a pair of wonderful 95-pointers from Knappstein, one of Australia's most historic producers: limited-production wines crafted from select parcels. And folks, the value proposition here is simply staggering: a pristine, tension-filled Riesling for just $34 and a sinuously complex Shiraz for $64.
These are inaugural releases from the winery’s 1878 Transcendence series, commemorating the winery's 50th anniversary, and they show, yet again, that Australia (and particularly the Clare Valley) continues to deliver some of the world's greatest wine values.
James Suckling went into raptures about both wines, declaring the 95-point Riesling a "pure and ethereal” wine, “cool and sleek,” with impressive "length and tension,” and hailing the Shiraz as "seductive and velvety, with creamy tannins and excellent concentration."
In our tasting, we were struck by how concentrated and elegant these both are, and the impressive sense of balance they both displayed. The Shiraz begins big, with its burst of dark fruits, but then modulates into something more nuanced and intricate, with its subtle spices, and, perhaps most of all, that characteristic Clare Valley minerality. The Riesling, meanwhile, put a halt to all conversation at our tasting table. The clarity, the depth, the intensity, the elegance: we were stunned to see the $34 price tag, when all of us had declared previously that we would pay twice that much, and more.
Don't hesitate on these, folks; their limited production guarantees they won't last long, and they represent some of the best values we've seen all year. And remember, we only buy and source directly from the estate, to ensure pristine provenance. Secure your cases today!
*Offer NOT valid in-store. This offer is made pre-arrival, with wines estimated to be delivered to your preferred store in Fall 2025. All sale prices are the lowest available at Total Wine & More and ONLY valid through Concierge Sales. No further discounts or coupons may be applied. The price reflected on your order form is subject to change after the order is placed in the event of a change in tariffs or taxes that are imposed by the U.S. government, or in the case of currency fluctuations of 10% or greater. Offer not valid in KS, MI, NE, NY, OK & TN. This offer is valid for TWO WEEKS, or until sold out, and will expire on Thursday, May 8th, 2025.