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Every day we come across new wines, new labels, popping up from all corners of the country out of the barrels of wineries both old and not so old, those either reverantly polishing the sheen on our favourite varieties to an ever higher finish, or heading boldly out into uncharted waters on the back of the new and untested. Behind all of these dazzling and daring feats are the winemakers, those courageous, hard-working souls who leave it all on the winery floor in order to bring you your bottle of vino. PRODUCTION: GRAEME GASH, LIZ WHEADON, MICHAEL CHAPPORY, PHILIP ROWE, VINCENT MARSHALL, VICTORIA KENNEDY, HELENA KARLBOM, AMOS CHAPPLE. PRINTED BY IMAGE CENTRE
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Each year we feature The Glengarry Dozen, our selection of twelve winemakers we believe have raised the bar in some way during the previous twelve months. Perhaps they have been around for decades, or they may be just embarking on their comet-ride to acclaim and fortune; either way, they’ve been given the nod for their vinous flair, assiduously amassed experience, their exuberant personalities and attention to detail. They are, in our opinion, some of the coolest residents in Wineville. During the month we are dragging these select individuals out from behind their French oak and stainless steel and bringing them to Auckland and Wellington for a series of tastings and winemakers’ dinners. Come along and inhale the aromas, extract the tannins from their brains and get a little virusly infected by their dedication and passion. You can check out the details online at www.glengarrywines.co.nz/events This month, we feature one wine from each of the Twelve, not neccessarily their flagship wine, but one we know is drinking extremely well right now. For those of you who want to delve into it a little deeper, we have an extension of each of their portfolios on our website. To provide you with an opportunity to try them all, we have put together a fabulous case offer containing the featured wine from each of these talented winemakers. I look forward to seeing you this month at one (or more) of our events. Happy imbibing.
The Glengarry Dozen winemakers’ mixed case
Jak Jakicevich
71098
containing one of each of the twelve featured wines
$335 YOU SAVE
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Scott Base CENTRAL OTAGO
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$22.99
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case of 6 $22.49 a bottle A key component in the shaping of New Zealand’s wine industry, Allan Scott was the muscle behind the very first vines planted in Marlborough in 1973; his subsequent influence upon some of the region’s largest and most lauded producers has been significant. In 1990, Allan established his own company, a family affair where his wife Cathy and children, Josh, Victoria and Sara, are all involved. Their superbly-crafted wines reflect the deep well of talent, knowledge and experience at their fingertips.
Youthful aromatics flaunt their dark cherries and lively berries, with a delicious hint of raisin to round things off. On the palate, the youthful berryfruit strengthens to a broad mid-palate, with delicate oak, dusty tannins and a long finish adding to the allure. Time will settle and soften, leaving in its wake a rich and well balanced wine.
MICHAEL
BRAJKOVICH Kumeu River ESTATE KUMEU
Chardonnay 2009
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$29.99
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case of 12 $29.49 a bottle Fiercely Auckland-focused, a large part of KR’s glowing global rep is built on their wondrous ways with Chardonnay. There is a French air to the proceedings, a touch of minerality to the creamy peach and butterscotch characters. Layered, rich and elegant, it’ll keep on giving yet provides hours of luscious pleasure right now.
Both a scholar and a gentleman, Michael Brajkovich is part of the third generation of a winemaking family based in Kumeu, where they produce some of the finest expressions of Chardonnay in the country. Michael studied at Roseworthy, where he took the title of dux in 1981; he then left to work with the great Bordeaux negociant, Jean-Pierre Moueix. In 1989 he became a Master of Wine and has judged extensively both here and abroad. Michael retains a special regard for the wines of Burgundy.
NADINE
CROSS Peregrine
CENTRAL OTAGO
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Pinot Noir 2010
$36.99
17124
case of 12 $36.49 a bottle Want better work stories? Nadine Cross’ career change from corporate lawyer to falconic winemaker has created just that. After completing a post graduate diploma in Viticulture and Oenology, travelling the world getting experience and doing time at Villa Maria, Selaks, Seresin and Wither Hills, Nadine has moved home to Central Otago as winemaker for Peregrine. She views the creation of wine as both a science and an art, noting the finest is that shared with friends and good food. Must’ve been talking to Rudi Bauer.
Lately, this has been as hard to get hold of as a jar of Marmite; a string of awards, trophy for Top Pinot Noir and low cropping have led to such desirable beauty being in short supply. Powerful, and concentrated, but underpinned with a silky femininity, the exquisite fruit with its charred cherry nuances is a rich and opulent delight.
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ORGILES Isabel Estate
MARLBOROUGH
Sauvignon Blanc 2011
was $23.90 now
$18.99
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case of 12 $18.49 a bottle Spaniard Carlos Orgiles arrived here in 2006, intending to do one vintage, explore the country and leave. Yep, we’ve heard that story before. Born to a winemaking family, Carlos loves the similar culture at Isabel, the vision, the quality and the organic focus. Coming from Spain, the grape varieties Carlos is working with were largely foreign to him; his favourite is Pinot Noir, followed closely by Sauvignon Blanc. His top wines? Vega Sicilia Unico and Pingus. The thing he misses most? His mother’s cooking. Of course.
Herbaceous aromas set the stage for a virtuoso performance bursting with notes of gooseberry, passionfruit and lime, a hint of exotic star fruit chiming in from the chorus line. An exquisitely soft texture contributes to the intensity and complexity, with layers of juicy flavours building to a finale of crisp, clean, racy acidity.
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STAFFORD Craggy Range GIMBLETT GRAVELS HAWKES BAY
Chardonnay 2010
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$24.99
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case of 12 $24.49 a bottle One of our most accomplished practitioners, Craggy Range pull the rabbit out of the hat once again; using a variety of clones and wild yeasts, multiple parcels of fruit from the famed Gimblett Gravels were blended into a beautiful whole and then brushed with French oak. Soft, textured, creamy; the Bay at its best.
Matt Stafford moved in with Hawkes Bay superstars Craggy Range in 2006, having done some serious OE in a host of important winemaking regions, including Champagne, Bordeaux and the Rhône. He is quick to point out that Craggy have set the bar pretty high (something we already knew) and while Matt’s not trying to emulate the great wines of the world, he definitely looks to them for inspiration. His focus is very much on terrior, and wines that elegantly represent a particular location and vintage.
LARRY
McKENNA Escarpment martinborough
was $53.00 now
Pinot Noir 2010
$44.99
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case of 6 $43.00 a bottle Charming, knowledgeable and not short of an opinion, Pinot legend Larry Mckenna was lured from Adelaide by a job offer and a New Zealand wife to pioneer our then untapped obsession with the whimsical grape. His love affair with the Martinborough terroir (its rain shadow status providing lower humidity, more heat and thus better fruit) eventually blossomed into his own Escarpment label, the selection of wines reflecting Larry’s passion for Pinot Noir. His favourite expressions? Burgundies, of course.
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Like a non-vintage champagne, the Escarpment Pinot is Larry’s house style, the rich, earthy, savoury characters beautifully balanced and textured. It’s lovely drinking right now, but will develop happily in your cellar for ten years. His other Pinot expressions are all single vineyard wines with an average vine age of 20-25 years.
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REES-FRANCIS Rockburn
CENTRAL OTAGO
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Pinot Noir 2010
$32.99
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case of 12 $32.49 a bottle The trophy cabinet has become increasingly full at Rockburn; this vintage already has three golds and a veritable universe of stars. Drawing on various Rockburn vineyards, the winemaking is very hands-off, the wine rich and deep with an overriding suppleness. Delightful as it is right now, it’ll benefit from some time in the bottle.
Malcolm Rees-Francis can come across as quite intense, but we’re guessing there’s a bit of pressure goes with steering such an iconic brand to ever greater heights. This good Southern boy grew up in Canterbury and studied at Otago before heading to Marlborough and straight up the steep learning curve of his first vintage. It was love at first glass. In 2006 Malcolm hitched up with Central Otago’s Rockburn, who at the time were already making some pretty fabulous Pinots. A marriage made, etc. Neither of them have looked back.
DUNCAN
McTAVISH Man O’ War PONUI ISLAND
Pinot Gris 2011
was $31.00 now
$22.99
12489
case of 6 $22.49 a bottle Sourced from the Hauraki Gulf’s Ponui Island, the 2011 is very different to its predecessor, which experienced drought conditions and a long ripening period; 2011 was, by comparison, a washout. Clever vineyard management has resulted in a wonderfully balanced wine with a hint of richness and a lovely texture.
Ex-Pegasus Bay and Waipara Springs man Duncan McTavish was in search of a new challenge; he found it at Waiheke Island’s Man O’ War. With its 76 different vineyards, plus a few more on neighbouring Ponui Island, there’s plenty to keep him occupied. There is a unique quality to the wines that one can attribute to the conscious separation of the vineyard sites and the hands-off approach to winemaking. Duncan’s confesses that he’s still exploring the great wines of the world; and loving the journey.
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Sauvignon Blanc 2011
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case of 12 $16.49 a bottle The assured and capable Gordon Russell is an instantly likeable character with an unshakeable belief in the potential of the mighty Hawkes Bay, home to a maritime climate of sumptuous summers and moderate winters. Over the years, Esk Valley has been well recognised for the balance, consistency and restrained elegance of its wines. Dig a little deeper and you’ll find an innovative producer; one of the pioneers in NZ of the Verdelho variety, Gordon also belongs to a select club that continue to produce outstanding Chenin Blanc.
Yes, we’re in the Bay, but it makes sense to look to Marlborough for some tasty Sauvignon Blanc fruit, doen’t it. The quality to price ratio here is well out of balance; in your favour, that is. It seems we weren’t the only ones to notice, the notoriously hard-to-please French, proud parents of the variety, awarding it Gold.
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BAUER Quartz Reef
CENTRAL OTAGO
Méthode Traditionnelle NV
was $35.90 now
$26.99
17230
case of 6 $26.49 a bottle Rudi’s Plan B is currently the benchmark for Central Otago sparkling production. Following a delicate and restrained aromatic introduction, the Quartz Reef throws off its initial decorum and leans in intimately with a volley of Bollinger-like asides (baked bread, yeast and apples), a stylish robustness underpinning the exquisite flavours.
Rudi Bauer is an astute man. A champion of Central Otago’s attributes, he started work in 1997 on his 15ha north-facing slope in Bendigo. Plan A was to make the best Pinot Noir possible; Plan B was that if the PN was no good, he’d turn instead to sparkling wine. Rudi planted accordingly. When it was suggested he’d been successful with both plans, he simply replied, ‘I know.’ Rudi adores great vintage champagne. His philosophy: ‘The best wines in the world are those enjoyed with wonderful company and food.’
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Pinot Gris 2010
was $24.90 now
$16.99
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case of 12 $16.49 a bottle This is some fairly smart winemaking; opulent, luscious, textural, there is so much going on. A selection of excellent fruit has been carefully harvested, minimally handled and judiciously barrel aged. Thrilling notes of pear, spice and honey resonate in the Cecil B DeMille finish; the result verges on the divine.
An escapee from California’s Napa Valley, Patrick Stowe has found in Nelson copious sun, sea and a lifestyle to kill for. His philosophy is simple: do everything it takes to get the most out of the vineyard – hands on, plenty of hard work, very little machinery but loads of buckets. Patrick loves great Burgundy, and believes if any country in the world was tailor-made for Pinot Noir, it’s New Zealand, with its intense sunshine, special soils and long growing period so perfect for ripening grapes.
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McCORKINDALE Alan McCorkindale WAIPARA VALLEY
was $51.99 now
Pinot Noir 2010
$40.00
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case of 6 $39.50 a bottle Mr Convivial, Alan McCorkindale has been involved with wine for over 30 years, in a spectacular career that has taken him as far as Burgundy, Champagne, Alsace, Germany, the Hunter Valley and Tasmania. His is a boutique family winery located in Canterbury, where a fairly tough year now lies behind them. It’s a hands-on approach, with Alan making the wine and taking the orders. A consummate craftsman, he has twice been awarded the trophy for International White Wine of the Year in London.
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Yes, we know; we extol the virtues of Alan’s white wines and present you with a red, but this wine is very good, sourced from his own impeccably managed, low cropping, non-irrigated and closeplanted vineyards. The result is a textural beauty that leaves many other Pinots crying in its wake. Expressively vibrant, savoury and concentrated.
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Riesling 2008
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Wild South
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$15.99
Chardonnay 2011
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Pinot Gris 2009
$12.99
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Whizz-kid winemaker Christie Brown has crafted an attractive southern Chardonnay with an inviting bouquet of stonefruit tinged with mandarin and hints of toast. Yum. The palate has lively peach and apricot flavours enhanced by some appropriately subtle oak and a flourish of lime. Pair it with seafood or poultry, you can’t miss.
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Soft, creamy, wonderfully aromatic, with spicy aromas of pear, tropical fruit, marzipan and mineral. An off-dry style of PG with a jauntily juicy character and well-focused flavours that hang about for a quiet chat with the back of your palate. On particularly friendly terms with creatures from our coastline, or perhaps a passing pig.
Mt Riley MARLBOROUGH
Pinot Noir 2011
was $22.90 now
$17.99
14981
case of 12 $17.49 a bottle One of Marlborough’s bigger players, Mt Riley is family owned and operated from some of the region’s primo-est viticultural spots. With Pinot fruit parcels separately fermented and matured for nine months in French barriques, the nose shows aromas of crushed cherry, spice and mushroom. The palate is elegant and approachable, with flavourflooded fruit, mellow tannins and a languidly lingering aftertaste.
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The (you guessed it) third-generation of the Nugan family have moved seamlessly over the past couple of decades from a fruit and vege background into a role as one of Australia’s top wine exporters, with 590 hectares of vineyards in some of Australia’s finest wine regions. Their Cab Shiraz is a medium bodied beauty with arousing aromas, flavoursome flavours and tender tannins.
MARLBOROUGH
MARLBOROUGH
Cabernet Shiraz 2011
case of 12 $9.49 a bottle
case of 12 $11.49 a bottle
Red Tussock
THIRD GENERATION
was $19.90 now
13290
Hard to go past something with such a Pythonesquely positive moniker, and being from Nelson, this wine can indeed boast that it’s had its time in the sun. Harvested from Nelson’s Waimea Plains, it is most approachable and not at all daunting, showing classic varietal characters of quince and honeysuckle supported by spice and citrus peel. Fresh, balanced, beautiful, buy it.
Nugan
Matua Valley MARLBOROUGH
was $27.99 now
RESERVE RELEASE
Sauvignon Blanc 2011
$13.99
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case of 6 $13.49 a bottle Back in the hippy-infested 1970s, the Spence brothers channelled their West Auckland-forged pioneering spirit and grabbed the Sauvignon Blanc variety with both hands. None of us have looked back. With the weight of all that history and experience behind it, Matua’s reserve SB makes an expectedly impressive splash in the glass; tangy passionfruit and tropical fruit aromas are underscored by citrus notes, while the weighty palate swirls its elegant layers of fruit around a twinkling note of fresh, crisp lime.
Saint Clair
MARLBOROUGH
Pinot Noir 2011
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case of 12 $14.99 a bottle Led into the fray by the inimitable Matt Thomson, Saint Clair are best known for their seemingly thousands of takes on our favourite son, Sauvignon Blanc; but they are no slouches either when it comes to the red variety that makes us all proud, the ethereal and often puzzling Pinot Noir. Selected from low-cropping vineyards, each batch of fruit was individually vinified and aged in French oak. In the glass a gang of soft summer fruits, pursued by sheriff cinnamon and deputy vanilla, wafts around your nose while silk-encased cherries and plums do their tango along your tongue.
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Inspired by the soils and fierce diurnal summertime fluctuations, an Italian Signor, Antonio Pasquale, has planted vines in the Hakataramea and Waitaki Valleys and built a state of the art winery in Kurow to process the fruit. Wines from the Hakataramea Valley are marketed under the Pasquale label, those from the Waitaki are sold as Kurow Village. Global interest and acclaim has already begun.
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MONT ES CLASSIC SERIES MERLOT 2010
WAS $18.90 NOW 13424
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DIDA’S WINE LOUNGE JERVOIS RD
CONFIT DUCK LEG ON BR AISED RED CABBAGE WITH HA ZELNUTS & CR ANBERRIES Recipe by Dida’s Head Chef, Vincent Marshall
INGREDIENTS FOR CONFIT DUCK 4 50g 15 ½ TEASP 4 TABLESP 500ml
DUCK LEGS FRESH THYME JUNIPER BERRIES DRIED CHILLI FLAKES ROCK SALT MELTED DUCK FAT
Marinate the DUCK legs in all of the above (excluding the duck fat) for 24 hours. Rinse off in water and pat dry. Brown the legs on both sides and place in a roasting dish, pour over the melted fat and cover and cook in a 150ºc oven for 2½ hours.
TAS T Y T IP FOOD TIPS FROM DIDA’S Gm, LIZ WHEADON
For a quick dinner party entrée that will impress your guests, take the Petit Camembert Bocage, leave it in its case and place it in the oven for a few minutes, checking on it regularly (you want it runny in the centre). Cut a cross through the top of the case and serve, in its case, with some crusty bread for dipping.
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DIDA’S FOOD STORE JERVOIS RD
INGREDIENTS FOR BRAISED RED CABBAGE ½ RED CABBAGE, FINELY SLICED ½ CUP DRIED CRANBERRIES ½ CUP ORANGE JUICE ½ CUP TOASTED HAZELNUTS, CHOPPED 100g SALTED BUTTER 2 GARLIC CLOVES, FINELY CHOPPED 4 TABLESP SHERRY VINEGAR SALT AND PEPPER
DIDA’S VICTORIA PARK WELLESLEY ST WEST
Sweat the garlic, nuts and cranberries in butter UNTIl tender. Add in the cabbage and orange juice and pLAce a lid on the pot. Cook for 1 hour on A very low heat, stirRing occasionally. Finish with sherry vinegar and salt and pepper.
W IN EM A K ER S’ D IN N ER S The flat crackers known as Spanish tortas have been made in the same way for over a hundred years, ahering faithfully to the original recipe created by Ines Rosales. Individually wrapped, they are extremely versatile, and wonderful on a cheese board or just by themselves. No additives, no preservatives. 54919
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LIMITED SPACES. $65 PER PERSON DIDA’S FOOD STORE TAKAPUNA
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DIDA’S WINE LOUNGE DEVONPORT
petit camembert bocage
This is a great ‘mini’ cheese, an unpasteurised Camembert made in the traditional way, sporting a white rind on the outside. While young, it is firm and white in the centre; as it ripens, the inside becomes yellow and deliciously runny.
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A celebr ation of sparkling wines from across the globe to make e very day a festive occasion
CHAMPAGNE
CUVÉE NUMBER 8
CARTE BLANCHE
was $32.00 now
Brut NV
$26.99
was $72.90 now
12210
It’s quite possible that Daniel Le Brun’s body runs on sparkling wine rather than blood; he was born in Épernay, throbbing heart of the Champagne region, to a family that has been making the stuff now for twelve generations. With that heritage firmly in his back pocket, it’s unsurprising that the sole wine style Daniel produces is méthode traditionnelle. His Cuvée Number 8 is an elegant Pinot-Chardonnay blend with delicate aromas and crisp, lingering flavours.
CENTRAL OTAGO
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Always lurking somewhere towards the front of the pack, the team at Akarua have succeeded once again in producing a benchmark Central Otago style. A blend of 71% Pinot and 29% Chardonnay, this delightfully delicious sparkling rosé exudes a classic bouquet of strawberry and yeasty notes, while the creamy palate flaunts its flavours of soft summer fruits and a vibrant citrus finish.
CHAMPAGNE
$69.99
CHAMPAGNE
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Pol Roger
BLANC DE BLANCS
was $140 now
Vintage 2000
$99.00
48242
Small is good: while Pol Roger don’t produce large quantities of their vintage Blanc de Blancs, what they do produce is truly outstanding. With prime Chardonnay fruit harvested from Grand Cru vineyards, it’s rich, velvety and complex, with nuances of citrus, vanilla and cinnamon reinforced by a fresh mineral backbone.
Cuvée 2008
$35.99
Pol Roger
Brut Réserve NV
Deutz BLANC DE BLANCS was $48.90 now
43500
Widely respected, hugely popular and highly approachable in a jauntily aristocratic William and Kate kinda way, Pol Roger’s Brut Réserve delivers year after year, its outstanding consistency one of its many stellar attributes. With layers of flavour and texture in perfect harmony, this is always lovely drinking.
case of 6 $29.49 a bottle
MARLBOROUGH
$43.99
case of 12 $69.49 a bottle
Rosé Brut NV
$29.99
Brut NV
A tank of gas won’t take you far these days, but for considerably less you can ride this utterly reliable transport all the way to hedonistic heaven. The Drappier house is the real deal, its sheer quality ridiculously underrated. An explosive, rich and toasty nose emanates from the fresh and creamy palate, wonderous value for the quick and the fearless.
was $89.00 now
Akarua
40%
case of 12 $43.49 a bottle
case of 6 $25.99 a bottle
was $36.90 now
Drappier
No.1 Family Estate
VE YOU SA
CHAMPAGNE CUVÉE
Moët & Chandon
DOM PÉRIGNON
15018
case of 6 $34.99 a bottle The accumulated experience of Ay’s Champagne Deutz (established 1838) collides fortuitously with Marlborough’s unique terroir to result in a wonderful marriage between the old and the new. This elegantly styled, fresh tasting cuvée with its lively, citrus-edged fruit and biscuity nuances celebrates magnificently the best of both hemispheres.
was $326 now
Vintage 2003
$199.99
47259
Dom Pérignon is the world’s most celebrated prestige cuvée; since the 1921 vintage was launched it has been made, to a remarkably consistent standard, only 38 times. Despite the tough vintage (or perhaps because of it) the 2003 is right up there with the best of them, with its astonishing floral, mineral-tinged aromas and a silky-soft mouthfeel encasing textural, toasty, superbly balanced characters. Buy it, put it away and bring it out for The Big Moment. Unless you’re spectacularly cashed up, in which case, you can drink it whenever you want.
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chÂteau MONT-REDON SOUTHERN rhÔne’S family winemakers
CHÂTEAU
Their sons, Yann Abeille and Pierre Fabre, are intimately involved in the Mont-Redon operation. The families also own and operate Château Riotor in Provence and an estate in the Lirac appellation; They have, too, a connection with Cave de Rasteau’s Ortas, where another of Jean’s sons, Jérôme, is currently working. Other members of the 4th generation are involved with wine as well, so the influence of this respected dynasty is set to continue.
2007
$43.99
was $78.50 now
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Mont-Redon
CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE
The French wine landscape is generously populated by familyoperated estates and domaines, none more so than the vast wine producing region of southern Rhône. One of the most renowned and influential residents of this important region is the Abeille/Fabre family, owners of the distinguished Château Mont-Redon situated within the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation. The historic property was bought by Henri Plantin in 1923 and is now owned and operated by his grandsons, Jean Abeille and Didier Fabre.
V YOU SA
41370
case of 12 $43.49 a bottle Mont-Redon resides regally within the Rhône region’s top appellation; His Lordship of wine writers, Robert Parker, has described Château M-R as ‘an impeccable property run with great enthusiasm... the red wines are of a very high level of quality.’ Yep. All the required adjectives apply here: complex, subtle, supple, seamless, beautifully crafted.
CHÂTEAU LIRAC
Mont-Redon
Rosé 2010
was $37.50 now
$29.99
41381
case of 12 $29.49 a bottle The Lirac appellation is justly famous for its rosés; they are indeed some of France’s finest. A lively and refreshing Grenache-Cinsault blend, this, displaying scents and flavours of soft summer fruits balanced by a crisp mineral edge.
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Mont-Redon RÉSERVE CÔTES DE RHÔNE
was $31.50 now mont-redon’s jean abeille and didier fabre
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30%
was $27.00 now
case of 12 $17.49 a bottle
2009
$18.99
43312
case of 12 $18.49 a bottle At under twenty notes, this is a very respectable red from the Rhône’s excellent 2009 vintage, a Grenache-dominated blend, augmented with some Carignan and Cinsault fruit and harvested off 20- to 30-year-old vines. Displaying plenty of Côtes du Rhône character, the bouquet delivers up appealing aromas of cherry and blackberry backed by notes of spice and black olive, the palate fleshy but firm, delightfully balanced and smoothly textured.
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41384
A 70-20-10 Grenache-Cinsault-Syrah blend, this medium-bodied beauty reclines its black cherry, damson plum and liquorice tones on a divan of spice and pepper. Rich, fruity, elegantly structured, the flavours extend themselves deliciously towards the next sip.
Ortas LES VIGUIERS CÔTES DE RHÔNE
$17.99
2009
43306 ORTAS TRADITION CÔTES DU RHÔNE VILLAGES 2008
was $36.00 now $24.99
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38%
CHÂTEAU
Riotor
CÔTES DE PROVENCE
was $35.50 now
Rosé 2010
$21.99
41383
case of 12 $21.49 a bottle Since 1988 the vineyards and winemaking facilities of this historic estate have been totally renovated by the Abeille family, the same name gracing the Mont-Redon labels. Jérôme Abeille, who will be in New Zealand during June, was working with the Riotor winemaking team when this rosé was being produced. The nose has perfumed berry and herb aromas that are reprised on the juicy, refreshing, citrus-tinged palate. Smartly done.
nort hern Spa nish reds to wa rm your win t er For a very long time the only Spanish table wines that were taken seriously came from Rioja. In the last couple of decades, however, a new generation of winemakers – combined with substantial investment in modern technology and vineyard management – have transformed northern Spain’s vinous landscape. Rioja is no longer a lone voice, with regions such as Ribera del Duero, Navarra, Rias Baixas, Priorat and Catalunya making themselves heard via their own indigenous grape varieties and their fearless posse of winemakers. The regions strung out along the hills and valleys of the north’s two great rivers, the Ebro and the Duero, enjoy a diversity of meso-climates and soils that result in wines displaying a great sense of place.
V YOU SA
LA MONTESA
was $36.90 now
2008
$24.99
Emilio Moro
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31%
FINCA RESALSO
was $29.00 now
$19.99
2010
87754
case of 12 $19.49 a bottle Tempranillo fruit from Emilio’s Resalso vineyard; the nose displays ripe berryfruit with a nice whiff of vanilla in the background. A well-rounded, smoothly approachable red with a bright fruit presence.
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Palacios Remondo RIOJA
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Marqués de Cáceres RIOJA
88054
Crianza 2008
was $26.90 now
case of 12 $24.49 a bottle
$19.99
87995
case of 12 $19.49 a bottle
An outstanding Rioja made by superstar winemaker Alvaro Palacios, largely from Garnacha and Tempranillo off the family’s La Montesa vineyard. Being Alvaro, it is of course beautifully crafted, with an alluring bouquet of cedar-infused black cherry, raspberry and spice and an enchantingly warm and rustic palate of spicy ripe fruit.
A smooth and concentrated Riojan red with intense aromas of cherry and plum supported by touches of sweet oak. Complex and balanced, with well-ripened fruit residing in a nicely structured wine.
Solar Viejo RIOJA
was $25.00 now
Crianza 2009
$19.99
88009
new?
case of 6 $19.49 a bottle V YOU SA
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34%
100% Tempranillo matured in French and American oak barriques for fourteen months. The fragrant nose of plum and cherry, cedar and spice throws its mantle across the array of ripe, spicy fruit flavours and their oak-infused shadings.
Cepa 21 HITO RIBERA DEL DUERO
was $34.90 now
2009
$22.99
87752
case of 12 $22.49 a bottle Cepa 21 is the enterprise of brothers José and Javier Moro, the third generation of one of Ribera del Duero’s most respected winemaking families. Ultra-modern in style, the Hito is an intense but approachable Tempranillo with broad aromas and flavours of mulberry and raspberry embellished by spicy notes, subtle tannins and a seductively silky mouthfeel.
Perelada 3 FINCAS Crianza 2008
was $24.90 now
$19.99
88046
case of 6 $19.49 a bottle Lauded mostly for their superb sparklers, Perelada show that they also know how to make a high quality red wine. Their 3 Fincas boasts aromas of cassis and blackberry supported by spice and toasty notes, the pervasive fruit flavours beautifully enhanced by silky tannins and a suave mouthfeel.
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Rivera rupicolo castel del monte
was $19.99 now
DOC 2009
$14.99
62825
case of 12 $14.49 a bottle Since founding Rivera back in 1950, the De Corato family have been crafting outrageously affordable wines from largely indigenous grapes. Rupicolo rolls off the tongue as easily as it goes down the throat; the Montepulciano provides the fruit sheen while Nero di Troia weighs in with structure and complexity. A deliciously sweet-tasting, medium-bodied red; just the kind of current drinking we need in these tepid times.
Illuminati
RIPAROSSO
Pasqua LE COLLEZIONI 1500ML
Montepulciano DOC 2009
was $21.90 now
$16.99
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC 2010 was $21.90 now
62800
case of 6 $16.49 a bottle
Pasqua are a famed Veneto producer, but Abruzzo is just down the road, so why not avail themselves of some of their neighbour’s fruit and produce a consistently good, lighthearted red? Soft and lively with a dash of plummy fruit and spice to season the brew. Nice wine, nice price.
Pasqua LE COLLEZIONI 1500ML Sangiovese 2010
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31%
$19.99
62846
Cecchi RAFFIA BASKET
case of 6 $19.49 a bottle Nero d’Avola; sounds rather diabolical, but with it’s ability to ripen without roasting and retain acidity at the same time, this grape variety is on the side of the angels, perfectly suited to the sundrenched vineyards of Sicily. Pungent earthy and rich, the palate has a plushness and sweetness that is both impressive and beguiling. This sort of generosity of fruit epitomises the ‘southern’ style and the wine oozes value for money at this price.
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Sangiovese finds its most serious expression in Tuscany, but travelling south, the style softens, becoming more forthrightly fruity, more velvety and developing hints of dark cherries. A supple, easy-drinking red.
Nero d’Avola IGT 2009
was $29.00 now
$16.99
EQUATES TO $8.50 PER 750ML
Terrelíade NIRÀ sicilia
62491
EQUATES TO $8.50 PER 750ML
This Illuminati wine spearheaded the Riparosso global success story. Top quality vineyard sites yield expressive savoury fruit with a little spice thrown in for good measure, the wine perfectly poised, fruity without being Rubenesque, with nice drying, gentle tannins and lively acidity. The Riparosso is a little ripper; needless to say it’s pretty good with food too, and fine value at the price. Highly recommended.
V YOU SA
$16.99
CHIANTI
DOCG 2010
was $24.90 now
$16.99
62305
case of 6 $16.49 a bottle
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32%
Cheap and cheerful used to be the main claim to fame of the raffia basket version of Chianti, but no longer, especially if you’re a serious producer like Cecchi. This is light to medium bodied with a copybook dry, savoury palate and a mouth-cleansing finish.
Each month, from the hundreds of wines submitted to us, the Glengarry Tasting Panel selects our top ten wines
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Saint Clair MARLBOROUGH
was $22.99 now
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Grüner Veltliner 2011
$15.99
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Sauvignon Blanc 2011
$20.99
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Chardonnay 2011
$24.99
Darkly crimson in the glass, with oak-tinged aromas of violet and damson plum on the nose. The palate is dominated by plummy fruit flavours and enhanced by some judicious oak and a supple tannin structure.
Waipara Hills CENTRAL OTAGO
was $29.90 now
Pinot Noir 2010
$24.99
10438
case of 12 $24.49 a bottle This multi award-winning Pinot opens with ripe cherry aromas then develops to show its spicy and earthy characters. The well balanced, complex fruit flavours are enhanced by a slick mouthfeel and savoury finish.
Pinot Noir 2009
$21.99
14725
Sacred Hill HALO HAWKES BAY
was $25.90 now
10757
case of 6 $14.49 a bottle
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Malbec 2010
$14.99
WAIPARA
An immediately approachable Waipara Pinot from the Bellbird Spring stable, with appealing cherry and spice aromas and silky fruit flavours enhanced by a mellow tannin structure and a fresh, lingering finish.
Grower’s Mark TIETJEN
was $21.99 now
90149
case of 12 $21.49 a bottle
Chalice delivers a smart barrel fermented Chard with distinctive peach, spice and mealy notes on the nose. The full bodied, creamy palate echoes the bouquet and is complemented by a fine flavoursome finish.
GISBORNE
$17.99
The Pruner’s Reward
was $26.99 now
13622
case of 12 $24.49 a bottle
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Malbec 2010
100% Malbec fruit packed with aromas of dark berry fruits and plums, mocha and spice. Rich and smooth, Chakana’s reserve model is long in flavour and exhibits supple tannins and nice use of oak.
Lake Chalice THE RAPTOR
was $29.90 now
ARGENTINE
case of 12 17.49 a bottle
Derived from the coastal foothills of Marlborough’s Richmond Ranges, this smart single vineyard wine shows herb-tinged tropical fruit aromas and flavours enhanced by textural nuances and notes of lime.
MARLBOROUGH
13385
Chakana RESERVE
was $22.90 now
19969
case of 6 $20.49 a bottle
5
$18.99
Wonderfully scented, with aromas of lychee and rose petals embellished by honeysuckle notes. The richly flavoured, off-dry palate displays layers of exotic fruit wound around a silky texture. Delightful.
Wither Hills RARANGI
was $29.90 now
Gewürztraminer 2010
case of 12 $18.49 a bottle
This as yet untapped variety offers lovely aromas of blossom, stonefruit and citrus, the palate displaying distinctive peachy notes supported by hints of spice, a smoothly textural mouthfeel and a lively finish.
MARLBOROUGH
MARLBOROUGH
was $26.99 now
18385
case of 12 $15.49 a bottle
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Lawson’s Dry Hills
VE YOU SA
32%
Red Blend 2010
$18.99
18529
case of 12 $18.49 a bottle A neat blend of Merlot and Cabernets Sauvignon and Franc, chiming notes of blackberry, plum and violet with chocolate and spice nuances. Ripe Hawkes Bay fruit, with supple tannins and a lingering aftertaste.
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Cabernet Carménère 2010
was $21.90 now
$16.99
90518
case of 12 $16.49 a bottle Elegantly styled; the intricate bouquet exudes blackberry and plum augmented by tones of chocolate, vanilla and tobacco, while the ripe berryfruit flavours are enhanced by spice notes and firmish tannins.
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