Glengarry Issue 287 November January 2022

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LOCATIONS

AUCKLAND

VICTORIA PARK 118 Wellesley St West 308 8346

HERNE BAY 54 Jervois Rd 378 8555

PONSONBY 139 Ponsonby Rd 378 8252

PARNELL 164 Parnell Rd 358 1333

KHYBER PASS 409 Khyber Pass Rd 529 2777

BASSETT RD | REMUERA 154 Remuera Rd 524 6666

DOMINION RD 250 Dominion Rd 623 0811

MT EDEN VILLAGE 417 Mt Eden Rd 638 9780

TAKAPUNA Cnr Hurstmere Rd & Killarney St 486 1770

DEVONPORT Cnr Clarence St & Wynyard St 445 2989

KINGSLAND 420 New North Rd 815 9207

DRY

WESTMERE 164 Garnet Rd 360 4035

ELLERSLIE 87 Main Highway 571 2567

GREY LYNN 23 Williamson Ave (Cnr Williamson & Scanlan) 953 3310

WELLINGTON THORNDON 53 Hutt Rd 473 1637

KELBURN 85 Upland Rd 475 7849

DIDA’S

54-60 Jervois Rd

BAY 376 2813

For over 75 years, our family has been bringing Kiwis the best of the world's wines, beers & spirits Four generations on, we're still going strong

Is that the squealing tyres of summer we hear approaching? After such a sustained period of doom and gloom, we think we all deserve a bit of a lift. Have to say, there's nothing quite like a warm, sunny day to help that along.

If it feels a little like we're all emerging from our caves after an extended period of hibernation, that's because we are, a bit starved of everyday human interaction, freedom of movement and an actual summer and festive period where things resemble some form of normalcy (grim global scenarios notwithstanding). There is some degree of confidence that we New Zealanders are going to make it through next year, perhaps a little battered, but generally in an okay state. So, breathe in. Breathe out. Celebrate.

Heading into Christmas, we're doing a feature on our Top 20 Sparkling Finds, separating the wheat from the chaff (some thing we're really good at) to bring you a selection of wines for summer and the festive season that really do the business.

Of course, there's a lot more to follow that up: we're bursting with great gifting ideas, very cool wines, and some truly epic spirit offers (dive on in you rum, gin and whisky aficionados).

From our family to yours: have a safe and happy summer. We'll continue to bring the best the world has to offer to your door.

Aroha Jakicevich

20 SPARKLING FINDS

Confession time: at Glengarry we harbour a secret obsession for sparkling wine. It’s been a long time in the making, and through the endless tasting and testing we have become experts in all things effervescent. Whether it's top-shelf champagne or a $12.99 sparkler, we know how to sniff out the best of them, and that’s exactly what we’ve done to bring you our Top 20 Sparkling Finds. From all corners of the world, they're world-class in their categories. Trust us, we’ve tried all those in between, and you don’t want to.

YARRA BURN

A new Aussie Prosecco that's outstanding value. Vibrant and refreshing with fresh pear characters. Ed Carr has drawn on his considerable expertise to give this a rich and creamy mouthfeel. At just $12.99 by the case, it has to be your new go-to value sparkler for the festive season.

Given Australia's strong Italian contingent, its no surprise that Prosecco is on the winemaking list there. De Bortoli's version is made from the Glera grape, same as in Italy. Fresh and fruitdriven, displaying hints of apple and pear, with notes of lemon and a gentle creaminess.

DE BORTOLI

De Bortoli’s Yarra Valley holdings are huge. Three generations on, they remain family owned, adher ing to the idea that sustainable vineyard practices will deliver exceptional fruit and environmental benefits. Italian family values passed down from founder Vittorio De Bortoli remain ingrained. There is a culture of hard work and of sharing good food, good wine and good times with family and friends.

VALLEY

TOSTI

The company name says it all: Tosti 1820 – the year that the Bosca family started making sparkling wine. Headed up today by the eighth generation, Tosti is located in Canelli, renowned for its Moscato Bianco grapes and recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Tosti Prosecco is imported exclusively by Glengarry. It’s our favourite Prosecco; one glass and you’ll see why.

SANTA MARGHERITA

The Santa Margherita winery straddles

regions of Veneto and Trentino-Alto

for their innovation, Santa Margherita led the way in 1961 when they

Pinot Grigio

grown in Trentino-Alto Adige, creating today's famously fresh and crisp style of Pinot Grigio.

same meticulous standards are applied to the production of Santa Margherita's Prosecco range.

Santa Margherita

the

their smart Proseccos.

Prosecco

Prosecco's

ITALY

TOSTI

Tosti hone eight generations of sparkling experience to produce this great aperitif. A delicately fragrant bouquet of apple, pear and citrus complements a crisp, light palate, the fresh and fruity flavours nuanced by a balancing swirl of mineral.

SPARKLING FINDS

SAINT-MEYLAND

of our top-selling French methodes, the Saint-Meyland is a brilliant and cost-effective

to the champagnes found in its neighbouring region.

in bottle for eighteen months, it employs champagne's method of production, the rich, yeasty toastiness declaring its irresistible credentials.

MOUTARD

Champagne aces Moutard move

outside the Champagne region to get their fruit for this superbly priced méthode.

floral and mineral notes support the peachy characters, with the 100% Chardonnay grapes taken off 20-year-old, sustainably farmed vines.

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MOUTARD

The Moutard-Diligent family can trace their history of viticulture as far back as 1642, but it was not until the 1920s that they began producing their own impressive, softly textured champagnes. No slouches in the versatility department, the Moutards also craft Chablis and Crémant de Bourgogne wines out of their Burgundy estate, and from their own distillery offer an excellent line in cognacs and liqueurs.

MOUTARD

FAMILLE

AKARUA

Akarua are home to some of Central Otago's finest vineyard sites. They put a lot of focus on fruit quality, and in the winery employ minimalist, gentle techniques that allow the wines to express the purity of fruit and terroir. The consistency of Akarua’s wines is impressive, their Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling and methode wines draped in gold and right up there with the best on offer.

in, year out, a consistently superb sparkler from one of Central Otago's most

METHODE TRADITIONELLE

From one of Central Otago's most awarded producers, this is an elegant aperitif-style methode offering complex characters and biscuity nuances. Creamy, textural, beautifully fresh, it brilliantly evokes Central Otago's unique characteristics.

Scotts

Silky & elegant, with

deliciously tart palate

MARLBOROUGH CUVÉE

When the bottle is opened the wine pops into life with a fruity. floral character, dispensing notes of blossom, apple, pear and ripe red berryfruits. The palate is deliciously soft and fresh, with alluring complexity and a crisp, clean finish.

SCOTT

One of the first to put a spade into its stony soils and plant vines, Marlborough original Allan Scott has forged an independent, family-oriented wine making enterprise. Son Josh and daughter Sara have assumed control of the company and head up its production, management and development. Under their direction, the Scott family continue to produce an impressive array of lovingly crafted wines.

CENTRAL OTAGO

FINDS

NAUTILUS

success of this boutique, family-owned winery is attributable in no small part to the stability of its talented and vastly experienced winemaking team. Over time, key knowledge has been accrued regarding specific sites and their idiosyncracies. Small scale, high tech, the intent is serious, and so are the wines, the team drawing upon a diverse range of varietal parcels from 70 hectares spread across six different Marlborough sites.

Made exclusively from organic Chardonnay fruit, the Huia offers aromatic notes of fresh peach and citrus, with a hint of brioche.

the palate, a hint of freshlybaked bread underpins the light citrus and peach fruit characters. Finishes creamily fresh and dry.

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of the 70%

Noir, 30% Chardonnay

the

of the

prior to disgorgement. Elegant fruit

years'

with biscuity, toasty

acidity.

Continuing their successful association, Huia are collabing once more with New Zealand fashion designer Kate Sylvester in label designs for their Blanc de Blancs methode wine. 2023 marks the 30th anniversary of the Kate Sylvester design house. To celebrate this milestone, Huia have dressed their 2018 Blanc de Blancs in three special labels recalling special Kate Sylvester collections.

HUIA | KATE SYLVESTER & CLAIRE ALLAN

GUSBOURNE

Gusbourne are considered the gold standard for English sparkling wine. All of their fruit is estategrown, the nearby sea bestowing a moderating influence on what is a south-facing, warm, dry microclimate. The focus on quality sees Gusbourne produce vintage wine only. With their ability to age slowly and gracefully, the Gusbourne sparkling wines sit comfortably among the best in the world.

Chardonnay, this has spent four years on lees and six months on the cork. The nose is pure mineral and very focused. With its stony edge and lovely balance, there is a real energy and drive to the wine. The dosage is 6.5gm.

on lees for two years, the complex and seductive bouquet offers aromatics of stonefruit, brioche, rose and lemon zest. The palate is rich and weighty, with savoury layers of citrus and stonefruits. A superb méthode traditionnelle wine delivering a surplus of finesse and style.

Daniel Le Brun was born in Épernay to a family that has been making champagne for twelve generations. The Le Brun family's winery in Marlborough makes premium méthode wines using the same processes perfected over centuries by Daniel's relatives. Son Remy and daughter Virginie are fully involved the business, and you can expect to see Virginie in our stores throughout November and December.

glassful of glamour,

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PERELADA

Spanish cava is one of sparkling wine’s best kept secrets. Made vis champagne's traditional tech niques, the difference is in the grapes, the Spanish cavas drawing on indigenous varieties Xerello, Macabeo and Parelada, which deliver their own unique set of flavours, fragrances and textures. Spain's warmer climate encourages ripe stonefruit characters and provides an added richness to the wine. Otherwise, the technique is just the same as it is in France. The biggest plus of all? The price.

BRUT

CAVA

Operating out of an actual castle,

is an A-list Spanish sparkler

a smoky minerality to the

fruit that’s hard to go past.

zesty, slightly floral and deliciously dry, this is remarkable

TROCKEN

SPARKLING WINE

Germany’s best known sparkling wine, Henkell Trocken is predom inantly Chardonnay supported by an army of Blancs (Sauvignon, Chenin and Blanc de Noir). With its fine citrus bouquet, smoothly textured palate and fresh, lingering finish, this is your go-to low-price, high-quality sparkler.

HENKELL

Sparkling wine is extremely popular in Germany, where it is known as Sekt . In the early 1800s, many Germans made their way to Champagne to learn its secrets. Some stayed to found famous champagne houses, while others returned home with their acquired knowledge and established the local Sekt industry. Henkell & Co. was founded in 1832, and today has around 3,500 employees and ownership of a wide range of wine brands across the globe.

LUC BELAIRE

Brett Berish, the charismatic entrepreneur who developed Armand de Brignac Ace of Spades champagne, has reappeared with a group of wines and spirits that is taking the world by storm. One of them is Luc Belaire, currently America’s fastestgrowing premium sparkling wine brand. Its Rare rosé, a delicious sparkling rosé from Provence, is outselling all other French rosés in the USA. Landing as we go to print. Be the first to try it.

PIPER-HEIDSIECK

The rappers have a taste for this brand, so you know its popularity is going through the roof

At around five million bottles, Piper-Heidsieck is one of Champagne's bigger producers, and the quality is at an all time high. Shedding their 'heavy on the history' approach, Piper are embracing a more current line via their youthful chef de cave, Emilien Boutillat, 2021's IWC Sparkling Winemaker of the Year, and an enthusiastic proponent of diligent sustainability and responsible production.

Piper-Heidsieck is now B Corp Certified, joining a community of companies leading a global movement for inclusive, equitable and regenerative change.

CHAMPAGNE

PIPER HEIDSIECK ESSENTIEL CUVÉE RÉSERVÉE EXTRA BRUT

| $79.99

The bigger champagne houses have not been forthcoming in communicating with fans about how their cuvées are crafted.

The Essentiel seeks to change that for Piper via its label info. Supremely crisp and fresh, it delivers superb aromatic purity and a delicately vibrant palate.

LUC BELAIRE RARE SPARKLING ROSÉ

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A dry and refreshing sparkling French rosé with attractive wild strawberry notes and deep pink hues. A subtle sweetness hints at strawberries and raspberries, with touches of vanilla and toast. Rich and creamy, it lingers in the mouth. Affordable luxury.

PIPER-HEIDSIECK | CHEF DE CAVE EMILIEN BOUTILLAT

SPARKLING FINDS

CHAMPAGNE

SERGE MATHIEU

The Mathieu family's Grower champagne business is managed by Isabelle Mathieu and her husband, Michel Jacob, the couple promoting environmentally sustainable practices and practising as close to a biodynamic programme as the region will sustain. Low filtration, low sulphur and gentle handling deliver beautifully balanced and approachable Pinot Noir-dominant expressions, with the varietal responding well to the Aube's clay-rich soils.

LASSALLE

With its vibrantly fresh minerality, the Preference embodies the spirit of the J Lassalle house. A smooth and fruity palate evokes characters of pear, apple, peach and apricot, underlined with notes of liquorice and fennel. Unassailable quality.

J LASSALLE

Boutique producer J Lassalle is run by three generations of women, with half the small-scale, 120,000-bottle production heading to the United States. Production is very traditional, with stainless steel, no use of oak, malolactic and 8-9g/L dosage. Lassalle have 16ha of vineyard, all in Premier and Grand Cru. There’s a definitive house style: one of delicacy, freshness and unassailable quality.

Serge Mathieu are a small family champagne house doing everything themselves. Malolactic fermentation is carried out with great delicacy, endowing these supremely elegant wines with a creamy richness. With its lovely texture and weight, this is an style that will appeal to a wide range of champagne lovers.

CHAMPAGNE

farmed, with only the first pressing used.

CHARLES HEIDSIECK

Charles Heidsieck’s provenance is immense, the energetic, extroverted Charles-Camille Heidsieck – made famous in the song Champagne Charlie – founding Charles Heidsieck in 1851.

wines are matured 25 metres underground in chalk cellars dating back to the 11th Century; they represent some of the most underrated and exquisite champagnes ever made.

Charles Heidsieck

are exceedingly good, their Brut Réserve a fabulous option for that special celebratory

Champagne Clarevallis (the name given by Saint Bernard to the abbey he founded) is made with grapes from the organically farmed Urville hillsides, tended since the 12th century. Notes of elderberry and violet, distinct minerality and a lovely balance from the discreet use of dosage (the addition of sugar after disgorgement).

DRAPPIER

Chef de cave Cyril Brun is stamping his own touch of genius on this distinguished brand. At his disposal is the largest collection of reserve wines in Champagne. Plump, fleshy and opulent, the Charles is a triumph. Deeply golden with a complex and voluptuous nose, sundrenched fruits, notes of pistachio and almond and layers of creamy texture.

Eight generations in, exponents of organic and traditional practices, the Drappier family employ minimal amounts of sulphur and a low dosage approach that bestows a dry and aromatic elegance upon their champagnes. The Côtes des Bar region’s first zero-rated carbon producers, the Drappiers use 90% recycled glass and 75% of the electricity is sourced from solar panels.

CHAMPAGNE

Rockburn have a winning way with Pinot Noir, honed over decades of absorbing the lessons of their searingly austere landscape and its idiosyncracies. There is no doubt that Central Otago and its extremes have charmed the enigmatic variety and made it feel at home, but it nonetheless takes fastidious attention to detail along with a hands-off, 'let the terroir do the talking' approach by chief winemaker Malcolm Re es-Francis and his team to produce these masterful wines.

The fruit is hand-harvested off the company's Parkburn and Gibbston Valley vineyards. Each site contributes its own unique characteristics that provide the winemaking team with a palette of distinctive flavour profiles. Rockburn's outstanding record is not confined to their headlining Pinot Noir, but extends throughout the entire portfolio. At Glengarry, we've been championing Rockburn's wines from its inception back in 1991. What has always impressed us is the high standard and sheer consistency, year after year, that these wines continue to display. So yes, we're big fans.

PREMIUM RELEASES

ROCKBURN NINE BARRELS

P ARKBURN PINOT NOIR 2021

The nine barrels that spoke most elequently of site and season. Dark notes of black cherry, plum and thyme, plush tannins, and a fine balance of ripe fruit, natural acidity and mineral tension.

ROCKBURN THE ART

P INOT NOIR 2021

Fruit from a single vineyard high in the Dunstan foothills. A dense core of dark cherries, anise and cinnamon enhances a boldly elegant, mineral-edged palate.

Smoky, aromatic, elegant and artfully balanced, this is one of our finest Pinot Noir wines

ROCKBURN

PINOT NOIR 2021 | $44.99

$42.99/BOTTLE

Rockburn's minimal handling approach delivers a pure Central Otago expression, An expressive nose and deeplyfruited palate display vibrant notes of succulent cherry, rich mocha and silky tannins, signing off with a very long finish. Brilliant consistency and a remarkable pedigree.

CROMWELL

ROCKBURN

Infused

Rockburn's Pinot Gris offers

nectarine, and

on a textural and weighty palate with a long, zesty finish.

Crisp

BLANC

and Central's flinty

Red

of

The Landing

florals.

with a

You don’t often hear discussion

of Northland, yet Samuel Marsden planted the first vines near Kerikeri

200 years ago. The Landing has continued to harness the richness and spirit of the area with the establishment of its innovative, sustainable vineyard covering nine hectares on a gently undulating slope overlooking Wairoa Bay. The vine yard’s close proximity to the water

it enjoys a regular sea breeze, which keeps the vines dry, and coastal soil that imparts unique mineral flavours. There is no irrigation, meaning the roots have to push deep into the soil, encouraging enhanced levels of flavour and complexity.

THE LANDING BOATHOUSE ROSÉ

The Boathouse rosé delivers delicate aromas of rose petal and flavours of bright red fruits, spice and white stonefruit, with a dash of strawberries and cream. Completely dry, with a dazzling, thirst-quenching freshness.

BAY OF ISLANDS

BAY OF ISLANDS

This fresh, off-dry Pinot Gris hits the perfect balance between natural sugars and crystalline acidity

MAN O' WAR

EXILED PINOT GRIS

| $25.99

Made exclusively from the St Helena clone sourced from both Waiheke and Ponui Island vineyards. Notes of nectarine, mandarin, citrus and ginger finesse the ripe flavours, a vibrant acidity balancing the naturally sweet fruit.

waiheke | Man O' War

Just a boatride from Auckland City, a beachfront paradise with vines

Man O’ War is a superbly positioned piece of island paradise, with around 90 separate vineyard blocks across the eastern end of Waiheke and on Ponui. Individual blocks enjoy distinctive soil types and micro-climates. White varieties have been sited high on the exposed volcanic hilltops to catch the cooling sea breezes, extending their growing season and delivering concentration and minerality, while the red vines cascade down steep, sheltered clay hillsides, where the heat and drainage promote intensity and depth. Old World techniques combine with a New World approach to create unique expressions of this outstanding island terroir.

12482 | MAN O' WAR

PINQUE ROSÉ 2022 | $25.99

A sweetly fragrant rosé offering delicately fresh aromas and flavours of raspberry and watermelon nuanced with tangy mineral notes. The crisp and creamy palate finishes clean and dry.

12491 | MAN O' WAR IRONCLAD CABERNET BLEND 2019 | $44.99

Merlot-dominant, with Cabernets Franc and Sauvignon and a dash of Petit Verdot. Aromatic notes of red berries and cassis, a hint of florals and cedar. Rich, ripe, textural with fine tannins.

WAIHEKE | PONUI

take a look at some of our favourite wineries around the country

WAIHEKE

National

at

in, one of the

pioneering Martin borough winery, Nga Waka, is consistency.

has made

wine since their first vintage in 1993, and Vineyard Manager Mike Kershaw has tended the vines since 1996. A change of ownership in 2015 to Jay Short and his wife Peggy Dupey has seen a slow but steady stream of positive developments at the winery. The couple have worked with Roger on expanding their holdings from 10 hectares to over 20. The new vineyards have been renamed the Pirinoa Block and the Mike Kershaw Block, in recognition of Mike's 23-year commitment to Nga Waka.

NGA WAKA

deserving of its significant gold

Nga Waka's Pinot Noir elegantly evokes its unique Martinborough terroir. The nose is cherry, spice and understated oak, generous flavours showing excellent depth of fruit with a touch of earthiness and a sleek tannin structure.

We

wineries around the country

| Lake Chalice

A proud original player in New Zealand's powerhouse wine region

Lake Chalice are intimate inhabiters of their land, its climate and its seasons. Under the oversight of Head Winemaker, Chloe Gabrielsen, they draw upon Marlborough's singular regional diversity via their unique vineyard sites. Mainstay of the portfolio is the black label Falcon series with its signature flavours. The Nest wines offer classic Marlborough varieties at affordable prices, while the Raptor wines are made from selected small parcels of standout fruit. Given the New Zealand falcon, the kārearea, graces all of their bottles, it's no surprise that Lake Chalice are proud supporters of the Marlborough Falcon Conservation Trust.

14484 | LAKE CHALICE THE FALCON

S AUVIGNON BLANC 2021

$17.99 | CASE/6 $16.99/BOTTLE

Aromas of passionfruit, blackcurrant, grapefruit; a crisp palate of tropical flavours, gooseberry and citrus; Mouthwatering acidity, bold mineral notes.

13629 | LAKE CHALICE THE RAPTOR

CH ARDONNAY 2021

$21.99 | CASE/6 $19.99/BOTTLE

Full-bodied, creamily textural. Peach and nectarine characters on nose and palate, enhanced by toasty nuances and a touch of spice. Deliciously warm.

The Raptor wines are made from small parcels of unique & special fruit, often from a single vineyard

LAKE CHALICE THE RAPTOR

PINOT NOIR 2021 | $21.99

CASE/6 $19.99/BOTTLE

A silky, garnet-hued Pinot Noir with dark forest fruits, a hint of chocolate and violets on the nose. Black cherry, sweet raspberry, some dark plum and coffee on the palate. Finishes with a touch of savoury French oak. Yours to drink now, or over the next five years.

some of our

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Grace

Saving Grace is is in the heart of the North Canterbury wine region, with the Three Deans range to the West and sheltered from the stiff sea wind by the Teviotdale hills. It can be a challenging place to grow grapes, the often fierce Nor’wester testing at times. Viticulturist Jean-Luc Dufour has tended the vines for over a quarter of a century, many of which he planted. A diversity of companion plants and the beneficial insects they encourage keep things in balance. Winemaker Krystal Palmer has experience across many facets of winemaking and has done vintages in Marlborough, Waipara, the United States and China.

A

fresh and

SAVING GRACE

CASE/6

A lovely cool climate Chardonnay with vivid stonefruit characters leading the way and subtle oak in a supporting role. The plump, fruity, textural palate is nicely weighted and underpinned with savoury and mineral notes that draw out to a crisply fresh finish.

WAIPARA VALLEY

Cloudy Baymarlborough &

Cloudy Bay launch a brand new look for their most iconic wine central otago

The monogram embossed into the neck of Cloudy Bay's new Sauvignon Blanc bottle contains their founding date of 1985, in celebration of the winery putting New Zealand on the global wine map 37 years ago. The whole redesign, from its all-New Zealand glass, recyclable closure and embossed bottle to the elegant new shape is an apt reflection of the premium nature of the brand, a reputation that has been reinforced year after year by the unerring quality of the Cloudy Bay wines. Cloudy Bay’s impeccable scorecard reflects the company’s commitment to environ mentally friendly winery and vineyard management practices.

Cloudy Bay have reinforced their leader-of-the-pack status with the move into a fully recyclable closure on the elegant new bottle of their Sauvignon Blanc, now made from 100% NZ glass, with 60% of it recycled.

CLOUDY BAY SAUVIGNON BLANC

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CASE/6 $37.99/BOTTLE

Punchy aromatics show notes of citrus and lime underpinned with nectarine and passionfruit. A succulent palate of passionfruit and citrus offers hints of peach, guava and stony saline notes, and finishes with impressive length.

BAY PINOT NOIR

$47.99/BOTTLE

A balanced and lively expression of Marlborough

Noir. Cloudy Bay never disappoint, with their delicious plum characters and autumn fruits.

BAY TE WAHI

Fragrant violet, bramble and strawberry notes

an elegant core of vivid Damson and berry

supported by refined tannins.

MARLBOROUGH

at some of

wineries around the country

APPELLATION

Marlborough Wine

#askforAMW | AMW stands for Appellation Marlborough Wine, a trademark introduced in 2018 to safeguard the provenance of the region that first put New Zealand on the global wine map. Initially, AMW focused on Marlborough’s famous mainstay, Sauvignon Blanc, but the scope has now opened up to other varieties. For a wine to have the AMW logo on the bottle, particular criteria must be met.

Firstly, the wine must be made from 100% Marlborough grapes, and grown in Marlborough vineyards that are certified by Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand. Although this seems relatively straightforward, a closer look at many bottles will show you that the wines do in fact come from elsewhere. The way to ensure that your Marlborough-branded wine is actually from Marlborough is to look for the AMW logo. A second qualification is that the wine must be bottled in New Zealand. The final criterion is that the wine has been tasted blind and then approved by an independent panel of qualified winemakers.

The AMW logo is, then, a stamp of authenticity, and verification that your wine is 100% Essence of Marlborough.

HAWKES

PROVENCE ROSÉ

The world's only region specializing in dry rosé, Provence is strewn with vineyards from the Mediterranean coast to the foothills of the Alps, from Aix-en-Provence to Nice's famed Riviera. France holds the top position on the quality rose market with 29% of the world's rose wine production.

The AOP (Appellation d'Origine Protégée) designation is a guarantee of authenticity and production quality. Côtes de Provence, Coteaux d'Aixen-Provence and Coteaux Varois en Provence constitute 96% of the AOP wines in the region. 91% of the wines produced by these three AOP are rosé, and in France, rosé wine has outsold white wine since 1994. With the AOP of Provence on the label, you’ll be enjoying a pale-hued rosé that is fresh, dry, fragrant and food-friendly, quality and elegance guaranteed.

Côtes de Provence appellation produces some of the world's best rosés

SAINT MAX CÔTES DE PROVENCE ROSÉ

Beautiful aromatic intensity. The pale colour belies the wine's weighty presence, its plump richness and fleshy juiciness tempered by fresh acid and a spray of tingling citrus. One of our top-selling rosé wines.

DOMAINES BUNAN BÉLOUVÉ ROSÉ

From the organic Domaines Bunan over looking the Mediterranean, a lusciously ripe rosé with aromas of soft summer fruits and violets. Fresh and tangy, with riveting touches of mineral and citrus.

CHÂTEAU LÉOUBE

SECRET DE LÉOUBE ROSÉ

Peaches and cream aromatics introduce creamy red fruit flavours with hints of oranges and white fruits. Elegant, vibrant and mouthwatering, with chewy citrus acidity and a long, saline finish.

LÉOUBE

Located in the village of Le Luc-en-Provence, La Mascaronne is a magnificent property. It was purchased in 2020 by Cos d’Estournel owner Michel Reybier, who reflects: 'La Mascaronne, it is truly unique. The vineyard is magnificent, and we work to cultivate it according to an utmost respect of Nature. Our approach goes beyond our Agriculture Biologique certification; we consider the ecosystem as a whole and feel it essential that we craft our wines exclusively from grapes grown at the estate.'

MASCARONNE

CÔTES DE PROVENCE ROSÉ

Mascaronne's renowned terroir and high quality fruit pay dividends via this excellent rosé. Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah and Vermentino grapes combine to produce a luminous wine. Refreshing and vibrant when young, this can also be aged for several years, an unusual characteristic for a rosé. We also thoroughly recommend the fabulous big-format 1.5L version, ideal for those special occasions or when you're entertaining.

An extraordinary rosé that gained added attention when it came under the ownership of Brad and Angelina

MIRAVAL

COTES DE PROVENCE ROSÉ

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Miraval’s exclusive valley location embodies an exceptional terroir. Regarded for its light, flinty and unique flavour, the famous brand currently owned by Brad and Angelina is an exemplary blend of Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault and the white Rolle. Fresh, silky, elegantly dry, with notes of strawberry and a lingering mineral finish.

Bellini channels its fabulous history to produce elegant and extraordinary wines

CHÂTEAU BELLINI

PROVENCE ROSÉ

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$25.99/BOTTLE

Established in the 10th century, Bellini has tradition to burn and a massive history behind it. It is currently owned by Tom Bove, who redeveloped and then sold La Masaronne but kept Bellini. The rosé is a bright, luminous pomelo colour, with an intense and complex nose of buttery red fruits and a long and beguiling palate showing a hint of almonds.

ROSÉ

SAINT

L OUIS DE PROVENCE ROSÉ

CASE/12 $19.99/BOTTLE

A radiently hued Carignan, Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah blend with a citrus and candy nose and an elegantly dry palate of fresh fruit flavours underpinned with crisp watermelon and citrus notes.

CÔTEAUX D'AIX

E N PROVENCE ROSÉ

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A classic Provençal blend of pristine Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault fruit. Freshly fragrant and delicately dry, with floral-tinged notes of watermelon and strawberry nuanced with herbal hints.

Delicate notes of fresh summer berries and white blossom. Crisp, fruity, refined and refreshing

KYLIE MINOGUE

SIGNATURE ROSÉ

2021 | $22.99

CASE/6 $20.99/BOTTLE

It has to be said that Kylie has a pretty smart portfolio of wines. Her Signature rosé is elegantly alluring: aromas of pink grapefruit, watermelon and lemon blossom grace a crisp, dry, zesty palate with a silky mineral finish.

ROUTAS

CÔTES DE PROVENCE ROSÉ

2021 |

CASE/6 $21.99/BOTTLE

A lovely Provençal rosé from the striking, sustainably-farmed Routas, the plump, intensely perfumed flavours evoking wild strawberries. Crisp acidity and a hint of minerality sign off on a refreshing finish.

SOUTH OF FRANCE

Vibrant Hawkes Bay stonefruit flavours on a

and

TrinityHill

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Established in 1993, the team at Trinity Hill winery have plumbed the treasures of Hawkes Bay's legendary Gimblett Gravels for almost thirty years, crafting their wines exclusively from its unique, stony soils. Full of character and depth, the Trinity Hill wines are lauded globally. Recognised as one of Hawkes Bay’s most experienced and successful winemakers, Warren Gibson has led the winemaking and vineyard teams since 1997. The vintages he has produced at Trinity Hill have earned him multiple Winemaker of the Year awards.

Supremely elegant & poised,

TRINITY HILL

HOMAGE SYRAH

Captivating aromatics of fresh raspberry and blackberry, notes of spice, liquorice and cedar. A superbly defined palate with deep flavours, ultra-fine tannins and vibrant acidity. Cellaring will reap rewards.

TRINITY HILL CHARDONNAY

Fresh aromatic notes of stonefruit, grapefruit and citrus reappear on the rich, creamy palate, enhanced with notes of roasted nuts and an attractive flinty minerality.

Beautifully fresh and fragrant Hawkes Bay Syrah. Lush fruit, savoury spice

TRINITY HILL

SYRAH

Intense blackberry, raspberry, red liquorice characters with hints of savoury spice combine in a complex, fruit-forward wine with subtle oak spice on the finish.

The famous classic combo of Gimblett Gravels terroir and the Syrah

TRINITY HILL

GIMBLETT GRAVELS SYRAH

Alluring notes of florals, raspberry and blackberry are nuanced with hints of vanilla, spice and liquorice on a supple and silky palate. Finishes long, spicy and succulent.

GIMBLETT GRAVELS

they're next-level. We got

wineries to tell us what they'd do.

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code for their

HAWKES

MOUNT

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to Puglia for a short

entranced by the region, and by wife Elvezia Sbalchiero, and never went home. Their Primitivo boasts a fragrant nose and vibrant flavours, with lovely concentration

length.

the name of the

no surprise that this is a deeply-coloured wine.

its savoury, earthy nose, it's a succulent and supple expression of the Negroamaro variety with

red fruits and ripe tannins.

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MONT-REDON RÉSERVE CÔTES DU RHÔNE

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Merlot-dominant blend with Cabernets Sauvignon and Franc in support. An abundance of black fruits, a hint of cloves and a density that sees wines twice the price left wanting.

Forward,

CHÂTEAU

HAUT PINGAT

A very attractive red blend that’s ready to enjoy now. Spicy and rounded with fine tannins, juicy acidity and plenty of blackcurrant fruitiness. Super value.

exuberantly fragrant blend of Grenache

A

Syrah, Mont-Redon's

entry-level red

a generous

complexity and sinewy succulence. Vivid and robust, yet

Bordeaux

CHÂTEAU

AIR

This 50-50 blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc offers a fruity palate of expansive blackberry and blackcurrant notes with a nutty vanillan character. Soft and fragrant, elegant and generous.

BORDEAUX

RHÔNE VALLEY

BORDEAUX

BORDEAUX

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IMPORTS

GRAN FUEDO

A blend of Garnacha, Tempranillo and Merlot, with a touch of Cabernet and Syrah, this Spanish rosé resonates with raspberries. It has an acidic freshness and a plush smoothness that renders it irresistible.

Silky,

FINCA NUEVA

A SALCEDA

Finca Nueva is the modern

of Rioja’s

Allende

from Tempranillo

this is a silky, succulent, superbly savoury

red. Good

A bold and intense blend of indigenous red Spanish varieties offering black fruit characters, smoky notes and an abundance of oak character. Delivering a lovely balance, it finishes with a bright spiced note.

One

best-selling

PALACIOS REMONDO

VENDIMIA

Garnacha and Tempranillo fruit off organically-farmed vines. The Spanish sun beats down and the grapes get seriously ripe. Succulent and spicy; abundantly charming. Fantastic value.

NAVARRA

RIOJA

RIOJA

RIOJA

Great

A

of fresh

precedes notes of blackberry and sweet red fruits on the palate. A fresh and lively rosé with a nice delicacy and good balance. Housed in a lightweight bottle to reduce the environmental impact.

Full bodied, soft, with silky tannins, this is packed with plums and blackberries and so deliciously fruity.

this price, you might consider buying a case for the

barbeques.

tannins

textural,

This

EMILIANA

NOVAS

PINOT

A lushly elegant wine with attractive hints of cedar and spice and a warm earthiness. With its smooth tannins and generously fruity finish, this could very well become your new go-to Pinot Noir.

MENDOZA

MENDOZA

In the world of port wine, the more than 300-year-old Quinta do Noval is arguably the greatest house of all. State-of-the-art facilities allow Noval to produce wines of incredible complexity and finesse, most of the production coming from their own single vineyard located in Pinhão, at the heart of the Douro Valley. In its middle lies the tiny, cherished plot planted with ungrafted vines that are 100% Portuguese rootstock, untouched by phylloxera, from which the most famous port in the world, the legendary Nacional, is made.

Aside from their reputation as an iconic port producer, in recent years Noval have put more emphasis on still wine production, using indigenous varieties. The deliciously spicy and seductive red blend, Cedro do Noval, is made up of Touriga Nacional, Syrah, Touriga Francesa & Tinto Cão. Made solely from indigenous varieties, the Douro DOC Reserva is complex and structured, and demonstrates that the Douro can produce some very fine wine indeed. | AS

Quinta do Noval produce port

and elegance. Their tawny range is superb, with this the first rung on an impressive ladder. Rich, complex, impeccably balanced, the Noval Tawny is a great way to begin your foray into port's undeniable charms.

is a must-try. Peat from down south,

handcrafted in a

pot still,

its own

pine, nutmeg,

of

it with its own whisky

Malt

Foundry

BREWING RICE INTO WINE

Sake has played a significant role in Japanese culture for centuries. A favourite of the Warrior Class, Samurai would symbolically partake of sake before battle. Often referred to as rice wine, sake production involves a brewing process more akin to beer (although not quite), and it is pretty much consumed as if it were a spirit.

Sake has its own specialised variety of rice, called sakamai . It is polished to remove proteins and fats, leaving the starch at the centre of the rice grain. The more that is polished off, the the higher the quality of sake. The polished rice is washed, soaked and steamed; a mould known as koji is introduced to convert the rice’s starch to sugar and a yeast starter is added to aid the fermentation process.

The entry-level Junmai sake is brewed using only rice, water, koji and yeast. If alcohol is added, the sake is not a Junmai. There are many top sake that are not Junmai, and the addition of alcohol is a skill that is prized. Junmai may be heated, chilled or consumed at room temperature.

Honjozo are polished down to at least 70% and are not Junmai; they are easy to drink and can be served warm or chilled. Ginjo sakes are polished down to at least 60%. Ginjo is the term used when alcohol is added, while Junmai Ginjo means no alcohol has been added. Daiginjo are sake polished to at least 50%. When called Junmai Daiginjo , it means no alcohol has been added. The fragrant Junmai Ginjo and Junmai Daiginjo sakes are best served chilled, as heating destroys their subtleties.

90888

YOSHINOGAWA GENSEN KARAKUCH I SAKE

65% POLISHING RATE | ADDED ALCOHOL 300ML | $19.99

90983

GEKKEIKAN JUNMAI SAKE 720ML | $32.99

90869

DEWAZAKURA DEWA SANSAN JUNMAI GINJO SAKE

50% POLISHING RATE 300ML | $27.99

90980

GEKKEIKAN DAIGINJO SAKE 720ML | $37.99

90886

TENGUMAI YAMAHAI JUMOKI JUNMAI SAKE

60% POLISHING RATE 720ML | $59.99