Glengarry Wineletter #242 July 2018

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Is France the gold standard when it comes to wine? Of course it is. If you’re French. You’d think they invented the stuff. It has to said that their wine styles did take over the world, and while the rest of us have imitated and replicated the beloved wines of Burgundy, Bordeaux, the Rhône, the Loire, Champagne, et al. and made expressions every bit as interesting, the original, the benchmark, the genesis of great grape growing, winemaking and production really did begin in France. There, we’ve said it. In France, ‘terroir’ rules; it’s all about where you’ve grown your grapes and the quality of the fruit to be found in that region. The wines are labelled to reflect this ethos, with region generally taking pride of place over all other factors. Glengarry have been importing French wines into New Zealand for decades, which means that we’ve had the time to become experts. What sets us apart is the sheer amount of years we’ve spent honing our skills, expanding our ranges, reviewing our procedures, fostering relationships with our suppliers and refining our shipping techniques to ensure that the wines get to you in perfect condition. So dive on in and experience new depths of joy and understanding. With your new-found know-how, you’ll be winning friends and influencing people in no time at all.

Jak Jakicevich

KRUG G R A ND E

C H A M PA G N E

C U V É E

$245.00

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THORNDON 53 Hutt Rd 473 1637 KELBURN 85 Upland Rd 475 7849 C O U R T E N AY P L 27 Courtenay Place 385 9600 DIDA’S D I D A’ S W I N E L O U N G E 54 Jervois Rd HERNE BAY 376 2813

PRICES VALID UNTIL 29/07/2018 OR WHILE STOCKS LAST

Krug has been savoured by champagne lovers for almost 200 years. The arrival of the new Krug Grande Cuvée heralds the 166th edition since the house’s inception in 1843. A blend of 120+ wines from ten or more different vintages, its exceptional finesse is the result of a stay of at least six years in the cellars. The blending of multiple vintages gives the Grande Cuvée its unique generosity of flavour and an elegance impossible to express via a single year. In 2011 they introduced the Krug ID on the label, where information about blend and disgorgement is able to be retrieved from their website or via a Krug app.


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In places like the UK and New York, many of the top wine lists are now 100% Grower champagnes, family enterprises, often stretching back over generations, who own their own vineyards in the heart of the Champagne appellation, from where they grow the grapes to make their own wine, often bottling it on the premises as well. If it’s individuality and character you’re after, the Grower champagnes have that in spades. Lacking the gargantuan resources of the big players, they are more reliant on the characters to be found within particular vintages and locations, and some would say they are all the better for it.

48350

SERGE MATHIEU

J. LASSALLE

47211

HENRI GIRAUD

48210

PAUL BARA

BOUZY

BRUT RÉSERVE NV $64.99 CASE OF 6 $59.99 A BOTTLE

MOËT & CHANDON

C H A M PA G N E

Grand Cru Pinot Noir with plenty of power and drive, the high percentage of reserve wines providing impressive richness and complexity. Three years in the cellar prior to release, a dosage of 11.2gm/L.

C H A M PA G N E

BRUT RÉSERVE NV $69.99

TAITTINGER

C H A M PA G N E

BRUT RÉSERVE NV $69.99

From their 4th-century Roman cellars, Taittinger have finessed their art since 1734. Aromatics of stonefruit, florals and biscuity notes, the crisp palate cascading with opulence and poise. Understated power.

RUINART

C H A M PA G N E

R DE RUINART BRUT NV $84.99

Champagne’s oldest house, Ruinart was established in 1729. The nose is delicately aromatic with floral and marzipan characters, the palate a triumph of elegant, lingering flavours and fresh, creamy textures. 40820

POL ROGER

Pol’s impressive and aristocratic Brut Réserve NV delivers layer upon layer of exquisitely balanced flavour and texture, the richly lush fruit and toast defined by precise, refreshing citrus and acid.

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Giraud use very little additional sulphur, and in future disgorgements we are likely to see these reduced further. All of their champagnes are sourced from Grand Cru vineyards. State-of-the-art boutique. 48370

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ESPRIT DE GIRAUD BRUT NV $59.99 CASE OF 6 $54.99 A BOTTLE

The giant-striding Moët brand is still a force to be reckoned with in the quality and consistency stakes. The Impérial is broad and stylish, with a creamy presence and an elegant, zingy character.

Helmed by three generations of women, there’s a definitive house style to the Lassalle wines, one of delicacy, freshness and unassailable quality. An elegant, fruit-driven expression. 48344

CASE OF 6 $32.99 A BOTTLE

IMPÉRIAL BRUT NV $56.99 CASE OF 6 $55.99 A BOTTLE

C H I G N Y- L E S - R O S E S

PREFERENCE PREMIER CRU BRUT NV $54.99 CASE OF 6 $49.99 A BOTTLE

$34.99

100% Pinot Noir, with added complexity from the use of older reserve stocks. A bouquet of peach and pear is underpinned with almond and brioche. Wonderfully fresh with creamy textures and an elegant finish.

100% Pinot Noir fruit and 8.6gm dosage, the nose is rich and fragrant. Intense red fruits, brilliant texture and weight. An approachable style that will appeal to a wide range of champagne lovers. 48360

C H A M PA G N E

BRUT NV

AUBE

TRADITION BRUT NV $54.99 CASE OF 6 $49.99 A BOTTLE

MOUTARD

BOLLINGER

C H A M PA G N E

SPECIAL CUVÉE BRUT NV $94.99

Intense, robust, larger than life, coffee, caramel and honey augment the rich tides of fresh fruit, while the multitude of complex characters are carried by good acid and a robust frame to a phenomenal finish.

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SARGET DE GRUAUD -LAROSE

SAINT- JULIEN 2014 $59.99 CASE OF 12 $54.99 A BOTTLE

Château Gruaud-Larose is consistently one of Saint-Julien’s best. Its second wine is intense but charming, luxuriant aromatics of preserved plums and bold cassis across a vibrant, deliciously smooth palate.

Reinforced by its imposing châteaux, the aristocratic Bordeaux holds court at the centre of France’s vinous universe. It is indeed the largest AOC area in France, with a staggering 86,000ha of vineyard plantings and around 60 million cases produced annually. When combined with the peerless pedigree of the world famous reds, the whites of Graves and the seductive Sauternes make this a region you cannot ignore.

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42523 CHÂTEAU

44364

CHÂTEAU HAUT PINGAT

BORDEAUX 2015 $16.99 CASE OF 6 $14.99 A BOTTLE

With its 80-plus appellations, the Loire is a treasure trove of vinous expressions, from the Sauvignon Blanc-derived, smoky, mineral-tinged Sancerre and aromatic, steely-flavoured PouillyFumé to the equally eminent wines of Vouvray, fashioned from Chenin Blanc and ranging from austere to opulent. The Loire offers a quality/bargain metric that, quite frankly, nowhere else in France can match. The best expressions taste like a million bucks, and cost a fraction of that.

An attractive, easy-drinking Bordeaux that’s ready for some informal consumption. Spicy and rounded with fine tannins, juicy acidity and plenty of blackcurrant fruitiness. Excellent value. 41147

CHÂTEAU BEL AIR

BORDEAUX 2016 $19.99 CASE OF 6 $16.99 A BOTTLE

Expansive blackberry and blackcurrant notes, with a nutty vanillan character and a fruity mid-palate, followed by a soft, earthy, supple finish. Fragrant and spicy, with elegant tannins and generous length. 49152

CHÂTEAU DONIS

CÔTES DE BOURG 2015 $19.99 CASE OF 6 $17.99 A BOTTLE

Biodynamic, organically-certified Donis deliver a smoothly rounded blend of Merlot and Malbec that’s aromatic and smartly structured, with pure, concentrated red fruit flavours on a subtly savoury palate. 49151

CHÂTEAU MARQUISAT L A PÉROUSE BORDEAUX SUPERIEUR 2015

$24.99

CASE OF 6 $22.99 A BOTTLE

100% Merlot, biodynamically grown in the Blaye Côte de Bordeaux region, with no artificial additions to the winemaking process. Sleekly smooth and plummy, with a lovely supple quality and great fruit purity.

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HAUT-DOMINGUE BORDEAUX 2015 $14.99 HAUT- COLOUMEY MÉDOC 2015 $17.99 CHÂTEAU GRAND -VILLAGE BORDEAUX 2014 $23.99

41135 CHÂTEAU

40977

DOMAINE BOURILLON-DORLÉANS LA COULÉE D’ARGENT VOUVRAY SEC 2015 $19.99 PRICED TO CLEAR THE OLD LABEL

Exclusively Chenin Blanc, this is a great alternative to Chardonnay, the honeyed palate weighty, with nuances of chalk and lime and a mouth-tingling texture, signed off with a stunningly long finish. 40924

PASCAL JOLIVET POUILLY-FUMÉ 2014

$34.99

On the opposite bank of the Loire to Sancerre is Pouilly-Fumé, also Sauvignon Blanc country, but with its own soils and climate. Elegantly flinty, with generous white peach characters and a bright finish. 40978 BOURILLON-DORLÉANS 40931

VOUVRAY DEMI-SEC 2014 $19.99 PASCAL JOLIVET SANCERRE BL ANC 2016 $34.99


The oyster-shelled terroir that is one of the key components in Chablis’ unique profile is now protected by law, as enshrined and important to the wines as the marginal and northerly aspect of Chablis’ location. Only one variety counts here, and that is Chardonnay, which thrives in the same chalk soils that run through Champagne. Chablis is indeed Chardonnay in one of its purest expressions, the deliciously lean styles unmistakeable in their provenance and restraint.

NICOLAS POTEL, DOMAINE DE BELLENE

The wines produced from this stretch of vinous real estate are among the world’s greatest. The only simple thing about Burgundy is that if it’s red it’s Pinot Noir or Gamay, and if it’s white it’s Chardonnay, and from there on it gets trickier. Inheritance laws have seen vineyards divided into ever smaller family parcels, and within a sea of small producers, it is not uncommon for a single vineyard to have numerous owners.

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The brilliant Jean-François Bordet is the 13th generation in the family business. His entry level wine is vibrant and richly flavoured, boasting a refined palate of crisp flavours and fresh, tingling mineral notes. 40475

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DOMAINE ROMANIN

MÂCON-VILLAGES 2016 $16.99 CASE OF 12 $15.99 A BOTTLE

The Chardonnay fruit for this is sourced from Mâcon. Not quite as lean as a Chablis, it does, though, feel most at home in that group, but at the broader end of the spectrum with a touch more oak. 43489

SEGUIN-MANUEL

MÂCON-VILLAGES 2016 $24.99 CASE OF 12 $23.99 A BOTTLE

Stainless steel the whole way, no oak touching the Chardonnay fruit. Lees contact for six to eight months delivers a forward and creamy nose that leads through to a rich, creamy palate. Well made. 42390

DOMAINE DE BELLENE

DOMAINE SÉGUINOT-BORDET

PETIT CHABLIS 2017 $21.99 CASE OF 12 $19.99 A BOTTLE

DOMAINE SÉGUINOT-BORDET

FOURCHAUME 1ER CRU CHABLIS 2017 $39.99 CASE OF 12 $38.99 A BOTTLE

Bright, luminous and limpid, the nose an explosion of white flowers and fresh brioche. On the palate its all power, opulence and elegance, in a perfect balance of finesse, mineral mellowness and vivacity. 48760

DOMAINE LAROCHE

SAINT MARTIN CHABLIS 2017

$39.99

A blend from Laroche’s best vineyard plots, the quality of the SaintMartin is impeccable. Refined, complex, a chalky minerality enhancing the white fruit & floral characters, zesty acidity and long, fruity finish. 40460 SÉGUINOT-BORDET

BOURGOGNE BL ANC 2017 $ 18.99 SÉGUINOT-BORDET CHABLIS 2017 $24.99 DOMAINE LAROCHE CHABLIS 2017 $29.99

40473 DOMAINE 48761

MAISON DIEU BOURGOGNE 2015 $29.99 CASE OF 6 $28.99 A BOTTLE

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GEORGES DUBOEUF BEAUJOLAIS VILLAGES 2017

$16.99

A brilliantly-priced wine from the King of Beaujolais. Produced from the strong and fruity Gamay variety, the Villages model is mid-range Beaujolais, a step up from the Nouveau. Soft, fruity and succulent.

S E G U I N O T- B O R D E T

A haunting nose of florals and soft earthy notes precedes a richly rounded, velvety palate. Don’t break all the wax off, just put the corkscrew straight through it and pull this otherworldly entity into yours.

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The Rhône twists and turns down the map in a sinewy slalom of picturesque villages and steeply terraced vineyards, in the north offering up some of Syrah’s finest expressions. The south plays host to Grenache and the Rhône’s peerless blended wines, Vacqueyras, Vinsobres and Châteauneuf-du-Pape. In between are the rushing red rivers of generic, great-value Côtes du Rhône wines. While 95% of Rhône production is red, there is delight to be found in the floral fragrances of a Muscat Beaumes-de-Venise or the lush apricot and crème frâiche nuances of a Condrieu.

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YVES CUILLERON

MADINIÈRE CÔTE-RÔTIE 2008

$69.99

41306 DOMAIN

NICOLAS BOIRON CÔTES DU RHÔNE 2016 $19.99 VINS DE VIENNE CÔTES DU RHÔNE 2015 $20.99 MONT-REDON CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE 2014 $49.99 PIERRE GAILLARD CÔTE-RÔTIE 2018 $64.99

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The spiritual home of the aromatic expression, this battle-scarred region of overwhelming beauty is home to some of France’s most profound wines. While nowadays in French hands, the region’s German bloodlines still flex their muscle. Within its long and narrow confines, a host of geological combinations produce a stunning array of flavours, fragrances and textures, setting the benchmark for Pinot Gris, Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Muscat and Gewürztraminer.

DOMAINE DES BERNARDINS

BEAUMES-DE-VENISE ROUGE 2016 $22.99 CASE OF 12 $19.99 A BOTTLE

DOMAINE LE COLOMBIER

VIEILLES VIGNES VACQUEYRAS 2016 $26.99 CASE OF 12 $24.99 A BOTTLE

BOSQUET DES PAPES

CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE 2015 $59.99 CASE OF 12 $54.99 A BOTTLE

The Boiron family have been involved with wine here since 1860. An excellent Châteauneuf with impressive depth, the generous berry, cassis and liquorice characters graced with a peppery sheen.

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RÉSERVE CÔTES DU RHÔNE 2016 $19.99 CASE OF 12 $18.99 A BOTTLE

The vines at Le Colombier are some of the oldest in the southern Rhône’s Vacqueyras appellation. A dense, richly fragrant GrenacheMourvèdre blend with bright berry characters and plenty of weight. 41208

V I N E

MONT-REDON

One of the AC’s leading producers. A vibrantly aromatic nose displays smoky, herbal notes, the rich, full-bodied palate showing concentrated fruit flavours, balanced acidity and muscular, sinewy tannins. 45343

T H E

This stunning producer frequently sells out before his wines have even left the gates of the estate. Aromas of jammy black fruits, subtle spice and a hint of liquorice. Silky and elegant with lithe tannins.

An exuberantly rustic blend of Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah fruit, robust yet refined, offering complexity and sinewy succulence with a decent dose of bright fruit amongst its earthy characters. 43104

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JOSMEYER

ALSACE

PINOT GRIS 2012 CASE OF 12 $28.99 A BOTTLE

$29.99

Josmeyer operate at the highest level, delivering a purity others can only aspire to. Their superb Gris sets the benchmark with deliciously textural peach and honey characters and a haunting mineral close. 47028

GISSELBRECHT

ALSACE

PINOT GRIS 2016

$19.99

Gisselbrecht’s entry-level Pinot Gris delivers superbly rich and spicy restraint and delicacy that’s hard to go past for many of you. Alsace’s elevated reputation for its aromatic wines starts right here. 47034 GISSELBRECHT

FRANKSTEIN G.CRU PINOT GRIS 2014 $39.99


Down along France’s southern coast, where the Mediterranean leans enticingly into the Golfe du Lion, the restrictions of the Appellation Contrôlée system in general give way to a freedom around vine cultivation. The benign climate delivers long, sunny days for ripening, while a moderating coastal influence keeps much disease at bay. Formerly known for its cheap bulkstyle approach, the current wave of winemakers are more intent on quality and extolling the attributes of their terroir.

The French may not have invented wine, but they have pioneered practically every conceivable style, and in doing so have set the benchmark for quality and influenced winemakers throughout the world. And as with the likes of Italy and Spain, they have an innate understanding that wine is a companion to food. Though the French are inextricably linked with wine, they have at the same time created a diverse range of alternative alcoholic beverages offering a wide variety of aromatic flavours and rich textures. From the controversial Absinthe to the regal cognacs, their spirits and liqueurs have stamped their dominance on the world. The likes of calvados, vermouth and pastis can be enjoyed as aperitifs to stimulate the palate either prior to or after a meal.

O W N E R O F PA U L M A S A N D A R R O G A N T F R O G , J E A N - C L A U D E M A S

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ARROGANT FROG

PÉZENAS

RIBET ROUGE RURAL CABERNET MERLOT 2016

$13.99

Down south, the fruit gets gorgeously ripe, culminating in a brilliant organically-grown wine that is rich, ripe and wonderfully drinkable. Made by Domaine Paul Mas under this global-storming French label. 43988

PAUL MAS

PÉZENAS

SINGLE VINEYARD NICOLE CHARDONNAY 2016

$14.99

Simultaneously refined and price-friendly, a lean, elegant Chardonnay with a touch of richness from the southern French sun. A very popular easy-drinking style laced with notes of lemon and tropical fruit.

DOMAINE GROS-TOLLOT

HENNESSY

43754

$59.99

The iconic Hennessy distillery was founded in 1765. Their VS cognac is created from generations of blending expertise, a perfect assemblage of vibrant power and velvety finesse.

Burgundians Anne Gros and Jean-Paul Tollot thrive in France’s South, responding avidly to the differing climate there. Old Grenache, Syrah and Carignan vines create a vibrant refreshing, fruit-driven table wine.

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CHRISTIAN DROUIN

92245

VS COGNAC 700ML

43950 PAUL

$64.99

A singular, hand-crafted, small-batch gin distilled from 30+ apple varieties blended with Juniper berries and aromatic plants, all individually distilled. Its unique, elegant complexity makes it one of the few gins you can drink straight or on ice.

47501 DOLIN

VERMOUTH BL ANC BLOOD ORANGE DARROZE 8YO BAS-ARMAGNAC DROUIN POMME PRISONNIÈRE CALVADOS

94884 COINTREAU

92091

MAS SAVIGNAC VINEYARD CARIGNAN 2014

$14.99

LE GIN 700ML

92206

LA 50-50 2016 $27.99 CASE OF 6 $26.99 A BOTTLE

MINERVOIS

750ML 700ML 700ML 900ML

$25.99 $49.99 $94.99 $145.00

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One of the stars of the Languedoc, Puech-Haut was established from scratch by the expansive Gérard Bru. Vineyards are organically managed, with old olive trees and truffles also in residence. As is art, in the form of more than a hundred hand-painted barrels – the Bib’Art Collection – exchanged with an growing group of artists for an equivalent quantity of wine. Puech-Haut has earned glowing accolades, including this from The Wine Advocate: ‘One of the top estates in the Languedoc, if not southern France.’

C H Â T E A U

RIOTOR

CÔTES DE PROVENCE

ROSÉ 2017 $19.99 CASE OF 12 $18.99 A BOTTLE

At Riotor they specialise in rosé. 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-sellers. 42755

BUNAN

CÔTES DE PROVENCE

BÉLOUVÉ ROSÉ 2016 $19.99 CASE OF 12 $18.99 A BOTTLE

From the organic Domaines Bunan overlooking the Mediterranean, a lusciously ripe rosé with aromas of soft summer fruits and violets. Fresh and tangy, with riveting touches of mineral and citrus 45000

L A MASCARONNE

CÔTES DE PROVENCE

QUAT ‘SAISONS ROSÉ 2017 $24.99 CASE OF 6 $23.99 A BOTTLE

La Mascaronne’s renowned terroir pays dividends via this succulent Cinsault-Grenache rosé with pale Provençal hues, vibrant aromatics, a generous and weighty palate and fresh, mouthwatering acidity. 42764

C H Â T E A U

LÉOUBE

CÔTES DE PROVENCE

ROSÉ 2017 $25.99 CASE OF 12 $24.99 A BOTTLE

Straddling four kilometres of the Mediterranean coastline, Léoube is certified organic and follows biodynamic principles, producing a range of superbly subtle and elegant rosé expressions.

P U E C H - H AU T S A I N T- D R É Z É R Y

$24.99

49145

Flagrantly irrestistible, this is a freshly crisp, bone-dry rosé blended from Grenache and Cinsault, boasting haunting aromatics and a lightly vibrant palate. Notes of strawberry, raspberry and melon are nuanced with hints of florals and citrus. An elegant and versatile wine from an intriguingly stylish producer.

49147

PEUCH-HAUT

LANGUEDOC

LES COMPLICES ROUGE 2016

$19.99

This appealing New World styled-Languedoc is an unoaked Grenache, Syrah blend. Cherry and plum aromas & flavours with supple tannins. Great value red that’s good to go.

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PRESTIGE ROSÉ 2017

49144 P U EC H - H AUT L A C LO SER IE DU PIC R O U G E 2 0 1 6 $52.99 49146 P U EC H - H AUT T Ê T E DE BÉLIER B L A N C 2 0 1 6 $57.99

MIRA LUNA

CÔTES DE PROVENCE

ROSÉ 2016 $26.99 CASE OF 6 $25.99 A BOTTLE

From low yielding, organic vines, the fruit is hand-picked in the early morning to retain the mouthwatering acidity. A full-bodied rosé with vibrant aromatics of raspberry, redcurrant and hints of white peach. 47722

AIX

CÔTEAUX D’AIX EN PROVENCE

ROSÉ 2016 $26.99 CASE OF 6 $24.99 A BOTTLE

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.


PETER ROBERTSON

Although we can only boast a short lifespan as a wine-producing nation (dang those French), some amongst us are working very hard to create the foundations of a worthy history. Established in 1937, Brookfields is Hawkes Bay’s oldest boutique winery. It was purchased in 1977 by winemaker Peter Robertson and his wife Sharon, and they have diligently transformed it into one of Hawkes Bay’s leading producers. The Brookfields rep has been forged on its outstanding reds and its Chardonnay, but Peter also produces some very accomplished aromatic styles. Long an admirer of the Alsatian approach, he was delighted to discover the Pinot Gris growing in his Ohiti Estate was an authentic Alsace clone. Brookfields have some of the oldest Pinot Gris vines in Hawkes Bay, and Peter was developing his undeniable skill with the variety long before it attained its current popularity.

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BROOKFIELDS

H AW K E S B AY

ROBERTSON PINOT GRIS 2017 $16.99

A vivacious, aromatic palate and lively acidity, with delicate notes of pear and honeysuckle. Lighter, more floral than Alsatian counterparts. 14465

BROOKFIELDS $14.99

H AW K E S B AY

BROOKFIELDS

H AW K E S B AY

BERGMAN CHARDONNAY 2016 $16.99

BROOKFIELDS

H AW K E S B AY

OHITI ESTATE SAUVIGNON BLANC 2016 $16.99

BROOKFIELDS

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11347

BROOKFIELDS

H AW K E S B AY

BACK BLOCK SYRAH 2017 $17.99

11483

H AW K E S B AY

Full of sweet, opulent honey, nectar and stonefruit characters, this is in no way cloying, thanks to balancing acidity. Cellaring will enrich it.

H AW K E S B AY

SUN-DRIED MALBEC 2017 $22.99

BROOKFIELDS

H AW K E S B AY

HILLSIDE SYRAH 2015 $39.99

Vibrantly sweet and spicy, the intensely flavoured fruit exuding herbtinged notes of pepper, liquorice, vanilla and coffee on a toasty bed. 11362

INDULGENCE VIOGNIER 2017 375ML $22.99

BROOKFIELDS

Hand-harvested grapes sun-dried on racks to concentrate the flavours and enhance the aromatics. Dense, velvety, spicy and boldly styled.

Fresh tropical fruit, gooseberry and melon notes ride a subtle citrus seam. Typically Hawkes Bay in style, with ripe, generous flavours. 10632

H AW K E S B AY

OHITI ESTATE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2016 $17.99

Exudes a dark, smoky aromatic air, with hints of cassis and liquorice underpinned by spritely acidity and gentle but persistent tannins.

A Kiwi classic, the Bergman is consistently superb yet ultra-affordable. Rich, elegant, creamy, versatile, one of NZ’s best-value Chardonnays. 14453

BROOKFIELDS

Premium fruit off Ohiti Estate’s back block. Polished, aromatic, with spice-edged plum and berry notes, lovely textures, rounded tannins.

Notes of peach, melon and apricot. Given the minimal oak treatment, it is vibrant and fruit-driven. Generously flavoured and vegan friendly. 14151

CHARDONNAY 2017

H AW K E S B AY

BURNFOOT MERLOT 2015 $17.99

Displaying generous plum and berry flavours on a bed of ripe tannins, this is savoury and satisfying. Great value for the cash expended. 13449

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BROOKFIELDS

BROOKFIELDS

H AW K E S B AY

HIGHLAND MERLOT CABERNET 2014 $39.99

A celebration of a superb Hawkes Bay vintage, the Platinum label is reserved for top-tier Merlot-dominant wines. Opulent and inviting. 11484 BROOKFIELDS

GOLD LABEL CABERNET MERLOT 2015 $54.99

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KUMEU VILLAGE KUMEU

20757

PINOT GRIS 2016

$15.99

Michael Brajkovich works his magic on the Pinot Gris grape via this off-dry offering. Stonefruit, pear and floral characters are accompanied by a nicely weighted textural presence. Eminently drinkable, brilliantly priced. 13378

LAWSON’S DRY HILLS $16.99

Consistency and reliability are the hallmark of Lawson’s. Their Chardonnay has had all the works (malo, lees stirring, etc.) with the result a creamy and balanced mouthful of stonefruit-and-citrus gorgeousness. 12857

THE DOCTORS’ MARLBOROUGH

$18.99

Award-winning, benchmark Marlborough winery sitting on a pristine water source. A textural palate displaying notes of white peach, nectarine and citrus is complemented by a toasty French oak influence and refined acidity. 12686

FRAMINGHAM

SAUVIGNON BLANC 2017 CASE OF 6 $18.99 A BOTTLE

MARLBOROUGH

$19.99

SAUVIGNON BLANC 2017 CASE OF 12 $18.99 A BOTTLE

$19.99

A pale straw colour with a hint of green. Fresh notes of lime, white peach, jasmine and a hint of nettle mingle on the softly structured palate, with crisp acidity carrying through to the long, dry finish.

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MARLBOROUGH

NOBODY’S HERO PINOT NOIR 2015 $19.99

THE NED MARLBOROUGH

$21.99

PINOT NOIR 2016

TERRA SANCTA

C E N T R A L O TAG O

MYSTERIOUS DIGGINGS PINOT NOIR 2017 $23.99

CRAGGY RANGE

TE KAHU 2015 CASE OF 12 $23.99 A BOTTLE

GIMBLETT GRAVELS

$24.99

Superb single vineyard red blend. Aromas of cassis, ripe plum, rosemary and cedar entice, while the richness of the Gimblett Gravels fruit warms the palate with youthful, finely- textured tannins that carry onto a long, dry finish. 17268

FRAMINGHAM

The Diggings vineyard is drenched in sun and comprised of rocky terraces, its soils heavy with native schist, imbuing the wine with a fragrant sensuality and a tingling minerality that beautifully underscore the dark cherry flavours.

CRAGGY RANGE MARLBOROUGH

A degree of complexity lies beneath the punchy Marlborough Savvy exterior. Ripe Wairau Valley fruit, a touch of fermentation on the skins, and a quick tour inside oak and acacia barrels has added layers of flavour and texture. 11339

11212

A good drink-now style Pinot from winemaker Brent Marris. Ripe, intense and enticing fruit is balanced by keen acidity and subtle oak characters. Light in style, but retaining plenty of drive and focus. 19941

RESERVE CHARDONNAY 2016 CASE OF 6 $14.99 A BOTTLE

MARLBOROUGH

THE STUMP JUMP GSM 2016 $12.99 CASE OF 12 $10.99 A BOTTLE

Disregard the self-deprecating moniker, since this is indeed heroic in nature: a soft, fleshy, fruity and flavoursome Pinot Noir expertly crafted by Dr Andrew Hedley. He knows what’s good for you.

RAPAURA SPRINGS $16.99

RIESLING 2017

Forrest Estate’s label for innovation. A good balance between the apple and apricot sweetness and acidity, with the fruit coming off the stony Condors Bend vineyard in Renwick, where it ripens slowly and gains superb intensity. 17738

12249

McL AREN VALE

An Australian classic; a rich, silky blend of classic Rhône varieties lifted by its savoury edge and fine tannins, with an accompanying lick of spice and loads of effusive charm. A popular choice in these parts. 14138

CHARDONNAY 2017 CASE OF 12 $15.99 A BOTTLE

MARLBOROUGH

D’ARENBERG

LOOP RD

PINOT NOIR 2017 CASE OF 6 $25.99 A BOTTLE

C E N T R A L O TAG O

$27.99

A blend of Bendigo and Pisa fruit, grown to winemaker Rudi Bauer’s exacting standards. An earlier drinking option, it works as an aperifif or accompanying your barbeque. Juicy red cherries, vibrant fruit and a luscious finish.


The slightly under-the-radar Martinborough boutique-scale wineries are well and truly on the map, boasting international reputations for their Pinot Noir wines that leave some of their better-known neighbours in the shade. Considering its size, the number of top-level producers one encounters there verges on the astonishing. Here’s a tasty quartet of 2nd labels from some of Martinborough’s finest, at prices you can’t go past.

12543

T H E E D G E PIN OT N O IR 2017

$19.99

13296

T H R E E PA D D LE S PIN OT N O IR 2016

$21.99

17052

P E N CA R R OW PIN OT N O IR 2016

$23.99

13745

T E T E R A PIN OT N O IR 2016

$24.99

The launch of the micro-distillery Sipsmith in 2009 was something of an historic occasion for British gin distillation, it being the first copper pot distillery established in London in almost 200 years. The distillery was the brainchild of Sam Galsworthy and Fairfax Hall, amateur gin drinkers with a burning desire to be professional gin drinkers. The pair teamed up with master distiller Jared Brown to pursue their passion for handmade spirits. The small batch Sipsmith gins use three different stills, and yes, the stills are named Constance, Prudence and Patience. Every batch is hand-crafted with premium Juniper and botanical ingredients, the distillate diluted with pure water to bottling strength by the traditional one-shot method. Uncompromising, these gentlemen are, and obviously completely obsessed.

92150

SIPSMI T H LO ND O N CUP GIN 70 0 M L

59.99

92140

SIPSMI T H SLO E GIN 2015

50 0 M L

74.99

92157

SIPSMI T H LO ND O N D RY GIN 70 0 M L

79.99

92141

SIPSMI T H V. J.O.P. GIN

70 0 M L

120.00

No, don’t put all those sixes together, it just takes us somewhere we don’t want to go. Focus instead on the loverly deal right here at your fingertips: these are not slouchy old brands by any stretch, rather they are fine drops one and all, packaged up as a delightful and dollar-friendly set for your edification. Or you can just purchase them (on special, of course) one at a time. For more.

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PA S K R O Y ’ S H I L L C A B E R N E T M E R L O T 2 0 15 $9.99 A R M A N D D E C H A M B R AY B L A N C D E B L A N C S $9.99 M A R L B OR OUGH R IDGE SAU V IGNON BL A NC 2017 $12.99 V I D A L E S TAT E C H A R D O N N AY 2 0 16 $12.99 M U D H O U S E P I N O T G R I S 2 0 17 $12.99 V I L L A M A R I A P B O R G A N I C M E R L O T 2 0 16 $13.99 11


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Founded by Samuel Smith in 1849, the Barossa Valley’s Yalumba is Australia’s oldest family winery and very much at the forefront of premium wine production in Australia. Fiercely independent and determinedly progressive, it has, arguably more than any other wine company, expanded the boundaries of Australian wine production. Yalumba’s philosophy is rooted in a steadfast commitment to quality at every stage of production from vineyard to bottle, exemplified by its creation of a vine nursery that constantly evaluates and researches clone selection, root stock and grafting. Yalumba is also the only winery in the Southern Hemisphere with its own-on site cooperage. This deservedly lauded producer delivers consistent quality at every price point.

ST HALLETT

BAROSSA

GAMEKEEPER’S SHIRAZ GRENACHE TOURIGA 2017 $16.99

Shiraz, Grenache and a splash of Portugal’s Touriga Nacional. A great value, food-friendly red offering plush cherry and plum characters enriched with spicy, peppery notes and floral nuances. 21821

HEWITSON

BAROSSA VALLEY

MISS HARRY GSM 2015 $19.99

A delicious blend off old Barossa vines that date back to the 1800s, with alluring dark, earthy fruit notes brightly fragranced with flaring floral flourishes. An elegant and sumptuous style with finely-etched tannins, nuances of spice and a long, tasty tail. 22499

KNAPPSTEIN

CL ARE VALLEY

ACKL AND VINEYARD WATERVALE RIESLING 2017 $27.99

The first Australian winery to produce handcrafted wine and beer on site, Knappstein has been around since the 1800s. The single vineyard Ackland Riesling delivers a floral shimmer over lime and orange notes, with the hallmark Clare Valley minerality and a zesty lime finish. 26361

GRANT BURGE

BAROSSA

SPARKLING SHIRAZ CABERNET NV $32.99 CASE OF 6 $30.99 A BOTTLE

An elegant and lively, deep ruby-red sparkler with rich and complex fruit characters from its mix of Barossa, Eden Valley and Coonawarra grapes. Boasts a fragrant, earthy nose and a finely-judged balance between acidity and fruit sweetness. 21109

YALUMBA

BAROSSA

GALWAY VINTAGE SHIRAZ 2016

$14.99

29848

Aged in seasoned American and French oak, the Galway is deeply coloured and boasts a lavish bouquet of blackberry and mulberry with hints of liquorice and mocha. The ripe, savoury palate of plum and berry flavours is enhanced by sweet spice and soft, chewy tannins. Vegan Friendly.

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29879 YA LUM B A T H E Y S E R I E S S H I R A Z V I O G N I E R 2 0 1 6 $11.99 29877 YA LUM B A S I G N AT U R E C A B E R N E T S H I R A Z 2 0 1 3 $46.99

TORBRECK

BAROSSA VALLEY

CUVÉE JUVENILES 2015 $34.99 CASE OF 6 $32.99 A BOTTLE

A Côtes du Rhône-inspired bistro wine from classic Barossa varieties Grenache, Mataro and Shiraz. Fragrant and concentrated, with dark fruit, spice and earth notes dominating the lithe palate. The wine’s hallmark is its freshness, from zero oak use. Best drunk in its youth.


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PASQUA

ABRUZZO DOC

87983

LE COLLEZIONI MONTEPULCIANO 2016 $9.99

The grape is Montepulciano, the DOC is Abruzzo in Veneto. Piercingly fresh fruit flavours lounge within a great structure, sitting rich, juicy and plummy in your mouth as it leaves your wallet virtually intact. 62940

A-MANO

With its savoury, earthy nose, this is a succulent, supple expression of the indigenous Negroamaro grape, boasting spicy red fruits and ripe tannins. Popular amongst those in the know, every shipment sells out. 62800

ILLUMINATI

ABRUZZO DOC

RIPAROSSO MONTEPULCIANO 2015 $14.99 CASE OF 6 $12.99 A BOTTLE

Italy’s Montepulciano grape, top sites yielding expressive, savoury fruit. A little spice for good measure, the wine perfectly poised with just the right amount of fruity, gentle tannins and lively acidity. 66160

LAN

RESERVA 2010 $29.99 CASE OF 6 $27.99 A BOTTLE RIOJA

SOLAR VIEJO

RESERVA 2013 $29.99 CASE OF 6 $27.99 A BOTTLE RIOJA

88196

RIOJA

$16.99

SANTA MARGHERITA CHIANTI CLASSICO DOCG

$21.99

2014

No one-trick Grigio ponies, those Margheritas; this is a smart Chianti that puts Sangiovese’s luscious red fruit to good use, the palate grippy and impeccably structured, with a chalky nature to the fine tannins.

An aristocratic Rioja, wondrous in its clean, precise fruit flavours and its complexity. Bottle-aged Tempranillo and Graciano fruit, boasting floral-edged notes of black fruit, peach, coffee and spice.

SALENTO IGT

LAPACCIO PRIMITIVO 2015

This is traditional Rioja and a Reserva to boot. With eight years now on the clock there’s a ton of dried fruits and spice on the nose, leading to an opulently warm palate. Great with a hearty chorizo stew.

PASQUA

From the Pasqua family’s original home in Salento, this channels the full-bodied, richly flavoured red Italian Primitivo grape. The wine is typical of Pasqua’s entire range: well crafted yet moderately priced. 62606

88016

RESERVA 2011 $29.99 RIOJA

The house that led Rioja into the modern world do smart traditional as well. Intense aromatics of black fruits and toasty notes accompany a richly concentrated palate with a nice fleshy texture. 77201

NEGROAMARO 2016 $14.99 CASE OF 6 $12.99 A BOTTLE PUGLIA IGT

MARQUÉS DE CÁCERES

PALACIOS REMONDO

L A MONTESA RESERVA SELECCION ESPECIAL 2010 $39.99 CASE OF 6 $37.99 A BOTTLE

Only produced in the greatest years, from a single high-altitude limestone vineyard and 70-year-old Tempranillo vines. Matured for 24 months in French oak then three years resting in the Palacios cellars. 81048

MARQUÉS DE MURRIETA

RESERVA 2013 $39.99 CASE OF 6 $37.99 A BOTTLE RIOJA

A vivid dark red in colour, exuding deep aromas of red and black fruits with nuances of spicy oak. An opulently full-bodied and ripe Rioja with impeccable structure and a dark cherry and leathery oak finish.

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The 2014 NZ Winery of the Year, Te Whare Ra is the oldest boutique winery in Marlborough. Owned and operated by winemakers Anna and Jason Flowerday, the 11-hectare vineyard and winery are both BIOGRO certified. The vineyard is managed on a low-cropping regime using biodynamic practices, with all the fruit hand-harvested and hand-sorted. The wines are produced with minimal intervention in a small winery set up for small-batch winemaking. No animal derived fining agents are used in the winemaking process, making the wines both organic and vegan friendly. The aim of the Flowerdays is to produce singular wines, crafted with dedication, that represent their terroir at its very best.

TE WHARE RA

MARLBOROUGH

SINGLE VINEYARD 5182 TORU 2017

$21.99

19165

Gewürztraminer spice, Riesling complexity and Pinot Gris texture. Intensely perfumed, with a rich and creamy palate of exotic, mineral-edged flavours and lovely length.

TE WHARE RA

MARLBOROUGH

SAUVIGNON BLANC 2016

$21.99

19152

Displays the lingering minerality of its Awatere component and a wonderful textural quality. Superb concentration of flavours, fleshy, vibrant fruit and a ripe, juicy acidity.

TE WHARE RA

MARLBOROUGH

SINGLE VINEYARD 5182 CHARDONNAY 2016

$29.99

15578

Aromatics of grapefruit, nectarine and almond, with smokysavoury notes and a hint of spice, nuance a deeply flavoured palate of toasty grapefruit, fig and stonefruit characters.

TE WHARE RA

MARLBOROUGH

SINGLE VINEYARD 5182 PINOT NOIR 2013

$69.99

19164

Mama’s Brew Shop is a craft kombucha brewing outfit based in Helensville, the creation of two friends and longtime domestic kombucha brewers, Liv McGregor and Rene Schliebs. With babies in tow, they converted Rene’s garage into a brewery and produced their first formal brews. Quickly outgrowing the garage, they proceeded to take over the old butcher’s shop on the main street of Helensville, creating The Kombuchery, their brewery and New Zealand’s first kombucha taproom. Rene is a nutritionist and medical herbalist, while Liv’s background is in marketing and branding. Match made, and all that. Reassuringly low in sugar and brimming with probiotics Kombucha, from the right hands, can be an extremely attractive beverage to consume and good for you as well. The Mama’s kombuchas are raw and organic, flavoured with the finest botanicals. We’re going to stretch the envelope and suggest you try them with a wee splash of your favourite spirit. But wait! Just below. Some brilliant boutique spirits. What are the odds?

Fragrant notes of raspberry and florals, with hints of mocha, violets, spice and a subtle savoury element. A finely textured, silky palate combines with ripe, vibrant, lingering flavours.

19167

TE WHARE RA PINOT NOIR 2015

$39.99

94741 M A M A’ S B R E W S H O P LO V E C RA F T KO M B U C H A

3 7 5 ML $5.99 3 7 5 ML $5.99 M A M A’ S B R E W S H O P W A R R I O R C RA F T KO M B U C H A 3 7 5 ML $5.99 B R U I C H L A D D I C H T H E B O TA N I S T I S L AY D R Y G I N 7 0 0 ML $87.99 S C A P E G R A C E P R E M I U M S M A L L B AT C H D R Y G I N 7 0 0 ML $74.99 U ’ LU V K A P O L I S H V O D K A 7 0 0 ML $59.99

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SMITH & SHETH

H E R E TAU N G A

SACRED HILL

H AW K E S B AY

C R U C H A R D O N N AY 2 0 1 6

D E E R S TA L K E R S S Y R A H 2 0 1 5

$36.99

$54.99

15567

A rich and fleshy wine with great concentration. Notes of citrus, florals, grapefruit and melon, with an elegant oak influence providing texture and a subtle nutty quality. The opulence and delicious acidity make it a sublime accompaniment to food.

TRINITY HILL

H AW K E S B AY

GIMBLET T GRAVELS CHARDONNAY 2016

$29.99

Stylish, weighty, expressive Chardonnay, rich and resonating with characters of grapefruit and peach with biscuity, toasty oak. It demands food, time to open in the glass and a few unfolding in the cellar.

MATAWHERO

GISBORNE

S I N G L E V I N E YA R D M E R LO T 2 0 1 7

$19.99

A smooth, fruit-driven style with aromas of blackberry, mulberry and plum nuanced by toasty notes. The palate displays good concentration of flavours with well-integrated oak and firm tannins.

MARLBOROUGH

S AU V I G N O N B L A N C 2 0 1 7

$20.99

14479

Intense notes of passionfruit and tropical citrus, an elegantly balanced palate, herbaceous nuances, a sublimely textural mouthfeel and a sighingly long finish. Year in, year out, one of our top-sellers.

ZEPHYR

MARLBOROUGH

PINOT GRIS 2017

$20.99

An aromatic medley of dark fruits, spice and lifted florals. Rich and powerful on the palate, with ripe fruit framed by supple tannins and restrained oak. Warm, velvety, seductive and savoury.

BABICH

H AW K E S B AY

I R O N G AT E C A B M E R LO T F RA N C 2 0 1 5

19987

10688

A complex and elegant red blend exhibiting ripe, spice-edged blackcurrant and plum characters and supple tannins. Gently unfolds its layered nuances and finishes on a long, savoury note.

TE KAIRANGA MARTINBOROUGH

$24.99

10766

JULES TAYLOR

CASE OF 6 $52.99 A BOTTLE

$29.99

19226

18515

PINOT NOIR 2016 19097

CASE OF 6 $22.99 A BOTTLE From the heart of the Pinot Noir-friendly terroir of Martinborough. A fragrant bouquet of berry, cherry and plum displays a touch of spice. Succulent fruit integrates seamlessly with oak and supple tannins.

ESCARPMENT

MARTINBOROUGH

NOIR PINOT NOIR 2017

$29.99

10294

Escarpment’s first foray into this style: organic grapes are fermented in clay amphorae and left on skins for 270 days prior to pressing. No sulphur dioxide added. As unfined, unfiltered and natural as it gets.

VILLA MARIA

MARLBOROUGH

C E L L A R S E L E C T I O N S AU V I G N O N 2 0 1 7

$14.99

19679

CASE OF 6 $19.99 A BOTTLE

CASE OF 6 $13.99 A BOTTLE

Zephyr are known for their artful aromatic wines. Tropically aromatic, medium-weighted, dry on the finish and beautifully balanced. A weighty, textural wine with an abundance of varietal character.

An assertive nose of nettles and fresh herbs. The palate is a blend of ripe fruit characters and slatey mineral notes. A restrained and elegant Sauvignon Blanc framed with perfectly poised acidity.

BU Y THE TOP10 MI X ED CASE: ONE BOT TLE OF E ACH WINE FOR $279

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49810

VEUVE CLICQUOT BRUT NV

49811

VEUVE CLICQUOT BRUT NV

49806

VEUVE CLICQUOT ROSÉ NV

49833

V E U V E C L I C Q U O T V I N TAG E B R U T 2 0 0 8

$10 5 . 0 0

47285

V E U V E C L I C Q U O T V I N TAG E R O S É 2 0 0 8

$115 . 0 0

49827

VEUVE CLICQUOT EXTRA BRUT EXTRA OLD NV

$12 5 . 0 0

49801

VEUVE CLICQUOT L A GRANDE DAME 2006

$19 4 . 0 0

$64.99 MAGNUM

$16 5 . 0 0 $79.99


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