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WINE OF THE YEAR

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AWARD-WINNING CENTRAL OTAGO

PINOT NOIR This wine deal is so hot we can’t print the label here — it would destroy our relationship with the distributor…

But we can say: • This is the lowest price ever for this highly-respected wine • It picked up a SILVER MEDAL at T he Easter Show Wine Awards in February • It’s crafted by some of the best Central Otago Pinot winemakers The price is low and stock is limited — this vintage will sell out.

Hidden Label Central Otago Pinot Noir 2013

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featuring Double-Gold-Medal Bordeaux • You get 2 bottles each of 6 stunning reds featuring medals and accolades

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• Plus an additional breath-taking bottle of Bordeaux • Ideal accompaniments to rack of lamb, fillet mignon, rustic casseroles and classic red-meat roasts

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And 1 bottle of Château Malbat Optimus Bordeaux 2013

To win a medal at a formally recognised show a wine needs a score of:

17.0 – 18.4 points for Silver 18.5 – 20.0 points for Gold

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Trophies can be awarded to the best wine in an individual class, across a group of classes, and for the best wine of the show.

Halliday Winery — Outstanding winery Halliday Winery — Excellent winery

See winecompanion.com.au/guide-to-using-wine-companion for details.

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EURO WINE OF THE 5 YEAR

2 bottles each of: New Eden Vineyards Eden Valley Shiraz 2013 | Bleasdale The Shipwright Langhorne Creek Shiraz 2013 | Paragon McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 | Stonyfell Black Label Langhorne Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2012 | Krondorf Growers Barossa Valley Merlot 2013 | Stefano de Pieri L’Unico Sangiovese Cabernet 2012

What do the medals mean?

15.5 – 16.9 points for Bronze

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These fantastic offers won’t be around forever. Unless everyone else gets in before you, they’re good until 4 August 2015. And if you’re wondering about the price comparisons, they’re based on our single-case prices as assessed by the Cellar Director who compares them to other wines on the market. Should you want more, you can get wines by the case at non-discount prices, subject to availability. All prices include GST, but not delivery. When you give us authority to charge a credit card for any purchases from this brochure, you authorise us to charge that card, or its replacement, for all purchases. In compliance with the Sale of Liquor Act the purchaser certifies that he or she is 18 years of age or over by purchasing from this offer. We abide by the conditions laid out in the Privacy Act 1993. Our privacy policy can be viewed at nzwinesociety.co.nz. We operate from Level 11, 92 Albert Street, Auckland Central, under Liquor License Number 007/OFF/9063/2015.

Every wine we offer has received a medal-winning equivalent score from one of our expert Tasting Panel members using New Zealand Wine Show judging criteria.

But in the end, you’re the only judge who counts.

If you don’t like a wine for any reason whatsoever, we will credit your account. It’s that simple.

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Free delivery on orders of 3 or more cases.

Your wine will get to you within 2-5 working days. In outlying areas delivery is completed in the normal manner from your NZ Couriers’ depot or agent.

Forget Dancing with the Stars; the real battle of the year is about to start. It’s up to you to help to decide which red and white wines will be crowned the 2015 Wines of the Year.

The auditions are over and the finalists are now available in one super-star case.

Check out the flyer, order the case, taste, judge and let us know which you think deserve the title. I can’t wait to hear what you think!

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WINE OF THE YEAR

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Your Cellar Director and renowned food & wine writer

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These are your Finalists!

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Wine Orbit – Wine Orbit is an independent online publication featuring senior wine judge, Sam Kim’s reviews. Sam uses a 100 point and 5-star rating system.

Michael Cooper – Michael has written 23 editions of New Zealand Wines: Michael Cooper’s Buyer’s Guide.

He uses a 5-star rating system.

Halliday Winery – Outstanding winery Halliday Winery – Excellent winery See winecompanion.com.au/ guide-to-using-wine-companion for details.

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15.5 – 16.9 points for Bronze, 17.0 – 18.4 points for Silver, 18.5 – 20.0 points for Gold

Wines pictured with no awards have yet to be submitted for judging.

Our Wine of the Year judges tasted thousands of wines to select these 12 magnificent finalists. In September, with your help, one will be crowned the White Wine of the Year, and one the Red Wine of the Year.

The line-up is amazing and can be yours from $15.99 a bottle when you join the Wine of the Year Finalist list.

Read more over the page and order now.

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Jo Gear

WINE OF THE YEAR

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Corey Ryan Vic Williams

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The Tasting Panel

One Block Wines Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2015

Cape Campbell Reserve Marlborough Pinot Gris 2014

Rohrlach Family Reserve Barossa Valley Merlot 2013

Riddoch E.K. Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

One Block Wines is the personal portfolio of multi-Trophy-winning Jo Gear and her architect husband, Jason Gerrand. It has green tropical aromas and a touch of sweet ‘sweat’ found in the best Marlborough Savvies.

It’s richly fruited on the palate and wonderfully refreshing from first sip to last. Drink now – 2018.

The Cape Campbell team is no stranger to the élite Wine of the Year Finalist line-up — and the winners’ podium. This one was a stand-out due to it spending a short time in French oak barrel. That’s given it incredible texture. It’s complex, savoury and utterly memorable.

Drink now – 2018.

The Rohrlach vineyard boasts some of the Barossa Valley’s oldest vines; they bear small crops with exciting intensity. The fruit for this came from 60-year-old vines. Look for blackberrylike primary aromas with violets and polished leather. Tannins add weight and rich length to the sweet-edged fruit flavours. Drink now – 2020.

Cab Sav is Coonawarra’s signature varietal, famous for its sophistication, structure and cool-mint expressions.

This example has lifted chocolate, plum, toasty oak and dried-herb characters that float out of the glass.

It’s rich with earthy dark-fruit flavours with mint notes.

Drink now – 2019.

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You deserve to enjoy the best wines of 2015 — order the Wine of the Year Finalists now!

Congratulations to the producers of these 12 fine wines. Making this shortlist is no mean feat! The winemakers have done their job, now we need you to try them and help decide the 2015 Wines of the Year.

What you get now… a complete tasting experience in one box Join Wine of the Year Finalists by ordering the mix you prefer and experience the fun of tasting and choosing your favourites. Your case will include:

• 1 bottle of each of the finalist wines (Reds and Whites Mix - $200.88) OR 2 bottles of each of the white finalists (Whites Mix – $191.88) OR 2 bottles of each of the red finalists (Reds Mix - $209.88)

Ponder Olive Grove Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2015

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Ponder is a regular contender for this coveted title (will it be the favourite this year?). Pungency is the key to this standout parcel with its aromas of passion fruit, sliced mango and hay.

It’s a little richer than others through the mid-palate with lively acids contributing vivacity and drinkability.

Drink now – 2017.

Ata Mara Central Otago Riesling 2014

Pask Instinct Hawkes Bay Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Bleasdale Langhorne Creek Meritage 2013

This deliciously aromatic example of Central Otago Riesling was made from grapes harvested by hand on a picturesque vineyard in Pisa.

Look for jasmine, orange zest and lime juice aromas. It fits into the off-dry to medium category, yet keen acids keep it refreshing to the last sip.

Drink now – 2019.

Kate Radburnd has made wine for Chris Pask for years amassing a huge number of awards. She loves Hawkes Bay fruit and has coaxed plenty of plum, cherry and raspberry character from it for this wine. Only some was barrel matured so the spice influence is gentle and the palate is like silk.

Drink now – 2018.

The term ‘Meritage’ was coined in Australia for blends made from the great grapes of France’s Medoc region and Australia’s star grape, Shiraz. This example is a medley of Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec. Think blue and blackberries and blackcurrants with cool-climate leafiness; it’s instantly enjoyable.

Drink now – 2019.

• 1 2 bottle bags for blind tasting • A ccess to a downloadable professional tasting mat and wine-tasting guide

• C omprehensive tasting notes • A nd we will reserve a case of the winners for you at the same exclusive price.

In September the winners will be announced and you’ll then receive:

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• 6 bottles of each of the winning red and white wines for $200.88 (if you choose the Reds and Whites Mix now) OR

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Freeland Winemaker’s Reserve Central Otago Pinot Gris 2014

Hawkesbridge Marlborough Chardonnay 2014

This lovely Central Otago Gris was crafted by winemaker Matt Dicey from grapes grown by his brother James. It is supremely elegant, long, weighty and quite lush, yet balanced incredibly well so we’re not surprised Wine Orbit gave it 94 points.

Drink now – 2017.

Chardonnay fans will go into rapture once they sip this incredibly smooth grilled-grapefruit and lemon-rind offering from the Hawkesbridge team.

It’s fruit-led with wonderful texture from the portion that spent time in French oak. Seldom do you find a Chardonnay with such complexity.

Drink now – end 2018.

2015 Wine of the Year Finalists – Reds and Whites Mix

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2015 Wine of the Year Finalists – Whites Mix

Abbey View High Altar Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2013 The Margaret River region is tailormade for growing great Cabernet Sauvignon and Abbey View reserves the “High Altar” designation for its very best wine. This has a hint of eucalyptus on the nose behind classic blackberry and blackcurrant characters. French oak adds spice and a subtle savoury note on the palate.

Drink now – mid-2019.

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Krondorf Growers Barossa Shiraz 2013

1 2 bottles of the winning white wine for $191.88 (if you choose the Whites Mix now) OR

Krondorf’s Growers range recognises the Barossa growers who supply fruit for their outstanding wines. This year it’s Marcus and Roslyn Schulz and Anita Bowen who get the honours.

The result has a dash of vanilla notes over crushed plums, all-spice and dark chocolate. It’s generous with rich fruit flavours.

Drink now - 2018.

1 2 bottles of the winning red wine for $209.88 (if you choose the Reds Mix now)

2015 Wine of the Year Finalists – Reds Mix

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Your price $209.88 $17.49 a bottle Full price $333.88 Save $124 Code RGW-G

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• F irst priority to a case of the Wine of the Year Finalists and winning Wines of the Year every year.

We’ll always contact you before any wine is shipped to give you the chance to change your delivery address or case preference.

Every wine we offer has received a medal-winning equivalent score from one of our expert Tasting Panel members using New Zealand Wine Show judging criteria. But in the end you’re the only judge who counts.

If you don’t like a wine for any reason whatsoever, we will credit your account. It’s that simple.

The 2015 Wine of the Year Finalists are subject to stock availability and are available until 28 August 2015.

Price comparisons are based on our single case prices as assessed by the Cellar Director who compares them to other wines on the market. Should you want more, you can get wines by the case at non-discount prices, subject to availability. All prices include GST. Delivery not included. When you give us authority to charge a credit card for any purchases from this brochure, you authorise us to charge that card, or its replacement, for all purchases. In compliance with the Sale of Liquor Act the purchaser certifies that he or she is 18 years of age or over by purchasing from this offer. We abide by the conditions laid out in the Privacy Act 1993. Our privacy policy can be viewed at nzwinesociety.co.nz. We operate from Level 11, 92 Albert Street, Auckland Central, under Liquor License Number 007/OFF/9063/2015.

Delivery charges (per case): Metropolitan Auckland - $7.99, elsewhere in North Island - $12.99, South Island - $14.99. Delivery times: 2-5 working days. In outlying areas delivery is completed in the normal manner from your nearest NZ Couriers’ depot or agent.