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“a gem in a landscape of Liquorlands”
(Sydney Magazine, Jan 08)

At Five Way Cellars, we pride ourselves on the fact that we have never let a lack of space get in the way of stocking another good drop. And after 22 years in the business we think we know a good drop when we taste one!

A visit to our store in Five Ways, Paddington, reveals a vast array of the finest wines from Australia and overseas...more than 150 Italian wines alone. We have been at the forefront of introducing premium Italian wines to Sydney wine lovers since 1987. As well, you will find 40 varieties of Spanish wine and a discerning selection of wines from Burgundy, Alsace and Germany. Then there is the best Australia and New Zealand has to offer, with our passion for riesling, pinot noir and shiraz shining through. Indeed our store has become somewhat of a mecca for those wishing to seek out the “hard-to-find” and quality boutique wines.

“Best” need not equate with “most expensive” and we offer a selection that reflects both value and quality. Our staff offer the best advice in helping customers make the right choice. A delivery service is offered 6 days a week, free of charge to the metropolitan area for orders of one dozen or more.

Wine education in the form of in-store tastings and workshops to enhance our customers' enjoyment and appreciation of wine have become a hallmark of our business as have the many dinners held with guest wine-makers from Australia and overseas.

2010 JJ Prum wines
We now have in stock a wide selection of the unprecedented 2010 vintage from the legendary JJ Prüm Estate.

The off-the-chart concentration of fruit and freakishly high levels of (ripe) acidity in 2010 resulted in an extraordinarily sensual set of wines, skewed firmly toward the Auslesen level. The power of the wines across the Prüm holdings allowed for only two Spätlesen (Graacher Himmelreich and Wehlener Sonnenuhr) and just a single Kabinett wine. This latter was blended from the lightest fruit across all the Prüm sites (producing a wine that would have not been impossible from a single site). However, every cloud has a gold (kapsel) lining. We find ourselves with an almost full complement of Auslesen and their legendary Goldkapsel equivalents. As we understand it, this is the first vintage in Prüm’s history that has enabled the bottling of a Goldkapsel Auslese from all four of their famous vineyard sites. An historic vintage indeed.

We met Katharina Prüm recently when she visited Australia to promote the family's wines, and JJ Prum featured in the Sydney Morning Herald'Good Living' section on Tuesday 1 May...you can read about it at this link to the SMH website.

Click here for more information and an order form

Unlocked - Australia's First Families of Wine
Five Way Cellars is proud to invite you to unlock the cellars of Australia's 12 leading family owned wineries and share their family jewels, old and new.

Monday 4 June 2012 at ivy Ballroom, 320 George Street, Sydney.

Tickets are $300 per person and include 2 MasterClasses, substantial canapes and the opportunity to meet the families after the tasting.

This is the tasting event of the year and only limited seats are available.

To book, contact us at info@fivewaycellars.com.au. Click the poster on the right for more information.

May instore tastings
Every Saturday, in-store, noon–6 pm unless stated otherwise.

Friday May 11th 5-8pm
Primo Estate & Joseph
A selection of wines from Joe Grilli’s Primo Estate & Joseph wines including Sparkling Red, Pinot Grigio, 2010 Moda & more. Not to be missed.

Saturday April 12th
Australia's First Families of Wine
A mystery selection of wines from the twelve families, Howard Park, Taylors, Henschke, Tyrrells, Brown Brothers, Yalumba, De Bortoli, Jim Barry Wines, McWilliams, Tahbilk, Campbells and d’Arenberg.

Saturday May 19th
Yarra Valley
The Yarra is enjoying a welcome renaissance. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Cabernet will feature in a great line up. Hillcrest, Oakridge, Gembrook Hill, Bobar and more will feature.

Saturday May 26th
Henschke
Including new releases Johann’s Garden 2009, Keyneton Euphonium 2009, Mt Edelstone 2008 and more.

Five Way Cellars - your fine wine retailer
At Five Way Cellars we believe there is more to a good bottle shop than shelves, fridges and cash registers. We are committed to sharing with our customers every aspect of wine enjoyment through tastings, educational wine workshops and memorable dinners. Our range of wines is carefully selected to reflect value and quality and showcases the best producers both here and overseas.

We are pleased to offer the following services:
• Free delivery to most areas of Sydney (1 case minimum).
• Accounts—both private and business.
• Party planning—cold delivery, ice, tubs, glasses, sale and return.
• In store tastings every Saturday.
• Gift wrapping and gift delivery.
• Wine workshops.

We can also offer expert advice on:
• Rare and unusual wines—we will endeavor to hunt them down for you.
• Cellar planning—what to buy and when to drink it.
• Food and wine combinations.
• Corporate requirements—boardroom drinks, in-house tastings for clients and staff.

Ring or email for a quote for your next function.

Would you like to be placed on our mailing list? Call 02 9360 4242 or Email: info@fivewaycellars.com.au.

Champagne - everything you need to know
“Champagne is on the verge of profound change. There is a growing realisation in the region that its viticulture has become slovenly and the subtleties of its terrior has been neglected. The era of great growers and great vineyards are just beginning.” – Andrew Jefford - The New France.

Click here to read our guide to our grower/producer collection including details of four outstanding examples for your summer drinking pleasure.

The extraordinary JJ Prum wines, available at Five Way Cellars...see our newsletter below.

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Five Way Cellars May 2012 newsletter

Please click our latest brochure for the month of May.

Inside you will find some exciting new releases and wines of great value, whatever you budget may be.

This month sees a host of great new releases, kicking off with Leeuwin Art Series Chardonnay, Henschke Mt Edelstone, Curly Flat Pinot Noir and a great new find from the Barrossa: Ochota Barrels. Many delicious and great value imported wines have also arrived and are listed below.

Finally the 2010 J.J. Prum wines are now here. Prum sits at the summit of German riesling and these wines are not to be missed.

We hope to see you in store this month.

2010 Joh. Jos. Prüm
We have a special offer of unprecedented 2010s from this legendary Estate. The extraordinary 2010 season brought in the smallest crop the Mosel has seen in decades, delivering tiny quantities of wine that combine an electric energy with an otherworldly intensity of fruit. Even by the standards of this impeccable Estate, it is clear we have a very special set of Rieslings on our hands.

“With the rise of so many excellent winemakers in the region, one might have supposed that J.J. Prüm, with its profound conservatism, might have been overtaken and left behind. Not a bit of it. The Estate remains where it has been for decades: at the summit.” Stephen Brook, The Wines of Germany

Equipo Navazos
New Release Offer for April 2012
Equipo Navazos is the most significant thing to have happened in the world of Sherry for a very long time. It has some of the most influential people in the fine wine world raving about the quality.

These are wines to make Sherry sexy again.

These wines were a tasting highlight for me last year. They really are some of the most exciting wines being produced in the world today. We have a small amount available and they are not to be missed.

‘Sensaciones Nuevas de la Armada Española Autumn 2012’

New Sensations from the Spanish Armada Autumn 2012...some new discoveries and old favourites that just got a whole lot better abound in this autumn of 2012. Rias Baixas continues to thrill with an array of excellent dry, mineral-laden wines whilst its neighbouring D.O Valdeorras has unearthed new finds in the form of Godello. We urge you to try these wines and think you will be more than pleasantly surprised. We have some great value Rioja and delicious wines from Ribera del Duero. Value is to be had at all levels, and Sherry continues to be hugely undervalued. We hope you enjoy the best of Iberian wines this autumn/winter. Ole!

Italian New Releases Nov 2011

Sangiovese, chianti, falanghina, pinot grigio, prosecco, soave...all the Italian stars, including some fantastic value reds and a special selection from the Piedmonte region.

Wine travels: Poggerino– Chianti Classico 2009

On assignment in Tuscany, Five Way Cellars employee Ches Cook has reported back after sampling some of the best wines that Poggerino from Chianti, have to offer. With the help of colleague Oliver Oxenham, these tasting notes give an insight into the place and the wines. Click here for Ches's notes

Download our May 2012 brochure

Please click our latest brochure for the month of May.

Inside you will find some exciting new releases and wines of great value, whatever you budget may be.