Glengarry Wines March Wineletter #183

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philip rowe, manager glengarry thorndon, 232 THORNDON QUAY

Manager extraordinaire of Wellington’s Glengarry Thorndon, Philip Rowe has spent his entire career in wine retail, and taking in the smile on his dial, we’re thinking he’s still loving it. Fresh out of school, he start working for the capital’s iconic O’Reilly’s Wines & Spirits, in the very same store that he inhabits today (life has a way of doing that).

This was followed by a stint managing Tasman Liquor Retail, where, Phil is quick to point out, he employed one of the superstars of (sister company) Hancocks’ management team. The Australian wine scene was next up, working for Farmer Brothers. One of their brands was Italy’s Illuminati. Dino Illuminati’s delight was evident last year when he met Phil again – he had encountered a long lost friend.

PRODUCTION: GRAEME GASH, LIZ WHEADON, MICHAEL CHAPPORY, VICTORIA KENNEDY, HELENA KARLBOM, SYLVIE WHINRAY. PRINTED BY IMAGE CENTRE

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After ten years in Australia, New Zealand was calling and Phil moved the family back home. After a short stint in Auckland working for Glengarry, the winds of Wellington beckoned and he moved south (‘No offence to you Aucklanders; it’s just not my city.’).

Back in his home town, Phil worked for Liquor King, until Glengarry purchased O’Reilly’s and that talented soul Phil had recruited back at Tasman enticed him to come and assist with the task of introducing Glengarry to Wellington.

When it comes to wine, Phil has an impressive depth of knowledge; there’s not a lot that he doesn’t know about. Or at least have an opinion on. His favourite, though, has to be Bordeaux; it’s an aged claret any day of the week for this man. When he’s not at work (which is not all that often), you’ll find him toiling in his garden. This year’s success story? The tomatoes are going off.

Jak Jakicevich

MANAGER’S PICK philip rowe

Château d’Agassac Haut-Médoc 2008 41800 WAS $49.90

$39.99

case of 12 $39.49 a bottle

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A monthly selection of delicious, dependable reds and whites where the pal ate, not the price tag, packs a punch

NUGAN

Couper’s Shed

VE YOU SA

37%

HAWKES BAY

MERLOT 2012

Syrah 2011

was $29.99 now

$18.99

was $19.90 now

V YOU SA

12625

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50%

case of 6 $18.49 a bottle

WAIPARA VALLEY

was $18.99 now

$11.99

SAUVIGNON 2010

was $23.99 now

$12.99

10597

case of 6 $12.00 a bottle

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46%

YALUMBA SOUTH AUSTRALIA was $17.99 now

Chardonnay 2011

20109

case of 12 $9.49 a bottle

MARLBOROUGH

V YOU SA

STRATUM

$9.99

ALMOST ORGANIC

Named for one of the oldest buildings in Hawkes Bay, Couper’s Shed is all about premium-quality wines that harness the essence of their region.

Hence this Hawkes Bay Syrah with its delightful varietal characters of berry and cherry underscored by spice and peppery notes. With its fresh, fruit-laden, early-drinking style, you can whip that screwcap off it right now.

Sherwood Estate

THIRD GENERATION

Y SERIES

VIOGNIER 2012

$13.99

29842

case of 12 $13.49 a bottle

15521

case of 12 $11.49 a bottle

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Waipara’s Sherwood Estate operate a modern fully-equipped winery, undertaking all their own winemaking tasks from go to whoa. Their Stratum range is assiduously crafted to reflect pure varietal fruit characters and regional authenticity.

The Chard is single vineyard, lightly oaked and lees-aged, with the ripe fruit flavours given an extra kick by touches of oak and mineral.

MONTES CHILEAN

CLASSIC SERIES

MALBEC 2011

was $18.90 now

$14.99

90581

case of 12 $14.49 a bottle

ROY’S HILL MERLOT CABERNET 2010 was $18.99 now

V YOU SA

10819

case of 12 $12.99 a bottle

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31%

$14.99

Victoria Park

Cabernet Shiraz 2011 was $25.99 now

$17.99

LAROCHE SOUTH OF FRANCE 22025

case of 12 $17.49 a bottle

was $23.50 now

DE LA CHEVALIÈRE

CHARDONNAY 2011

$16.99

48572

case of 6 $16.49 a bottle A fragrant bouquet of cherry, blueberry and spice opens proceedings before the medium-weighted palate unfolds its layers of ripe berryfruit and anise for your perusal. The Shiraz adds the silk and sweetness to the mid-palate, the Cabernet providing the structure and a soft tannin finish.

Cab and Shiraz? A match made in Oz.

SADDLEBACK CENTRAL OTAGO

PINOT GRIS 2010

was $21.99 now

$17.99

17119

case of 12 $17.49 a bottle

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G I SBO R NE

MATAWHERO Matawhero GISBORNE

was $25.90 now

Pinot Gris 2012

$19.99

10792

case of 6 $19.49 a bottle

RICHARD AND KIRSTEN SEARLE AND FAMILY

Wine has been produced here since the 1840s, but New Zealand’s emergence as an internationally recognised producer dates from the 1960s. One of our trailblazers was the late Bill Irwin, who originally established the Matawhero vineyards back in 1968. Bill was just one of a handful of commercial growers in Gisborne, but it was what he was planting that set him apart and ultimately changed the face of Kiwi winemaking.

In the mid-1970s Bill’s son Denis launched the Matawhero label, which rapidly attracted both national and international attention for its Chardonnay and Gewürztraminer. Success followed success, and even Buckingham Palace was stocking up. Denis produced his last vintage in 1999 and retired soon after.

In 2008, Richard and Kirsten Searle, owners of the Brunton Road winery, purchased Matawhero and initiated a replanting programme using new varieties and clones. Richard Searle: ‘Our aim has been to continue the Irwins’ philosophy of producing groundbreaking, adventurous, individual wines that display a true sense of place.’

The Searles have not only revitalised an iconic wine label, they are well on the way to positioning themselves as a significant force in New Zealand’s winemaking pantheon.

Matawhero CHURCH HOUSE GISBORNE

Grüner Veltliner 2012

was $27.90 now

$21.99

10796

case of 6 $21.49 a bottle First released here in 2008, Austria’s signature variety is well-suited to New Zealand and is being eagerly adopted by some of our more adventurous winemakers. The Church House is vibrantly floral, touched with spice and delightfully food-friendly, with an aromatic bouquet and a beautifully poised palate of citrus, apple and orange blossom. There is a hint of sweetness that dries out nicely as it arrives at the lingering, nicely rounded finish.

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With fruit off the legendary Briant Vineyard this was always going to be a worthy offering. Parading its pale straw hues, Matawhero’s Pinot Gris shows varietal vitality, with some residual sugars providing additional fullness and balance. On the fragrant and exotic nose floral and pear notes vie for ascendency while hints of marzipan look on from the edges. Ripe. Sensual. Spicy.

TRY THIS AT

DIDA’S with:

CALAMARI WITH SPANISH GREEN MAYONNAISE

Matawhero GISBORNE

Merlot 2012

was $25.90 now

$19.99

10794

case of 6 $19.49 a bottle This complex but user-friendly Merlot ticks all of the right boxes. Sourced from Gisborne’s Patutahi sub-region, darkly wild berries and soft Black Doris plums exude hints of chocolate and toasty oak, while the palate is all silken sensuality, grainy tannins and lingering savoury touches.

TRY THIS AT DIDA’S WITH: CHARGRILLED FILLET OF BEEF WITH TRUFFLE MASH & CAFÉ DE PARIS BUTTER

10791 GISBORNE CHARDONNAY 2012

was $25.90 now $19.99 was $25.90 now $19.99 10797 CHURCH HOUSE SAUVIGNON BLANC 2012 was $27.90 now $21.99 10786 GISBORNE PINOT NOIR 2011

A celebr ation of sparkling wines from across the globe to make e very day a festive occasion

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50%

AUSTRALIA

DE BORTOLI

FAMILY SELECTION SPARKLING BRUT NV was $19.90 now

$9.99

20828

case of 12 $9.49 a bottle

NZ

ALLAN SCOTT

SPARKLING RIESLING NV was $24.00 now

$18.99

17316

case of 12 $18.49 a bottle franÇois moutard

M OUTARD

VE YOU SA

30% NZ

QUARTZ REEF

MÈTHODE TRADITIONNELLE NV

champagne’s unsung heroes

was $35.90 now

The Moutard-Diligent family can trace a history of viticulture as far back as 1642, but it was not until the 1920s that they began producing champagne under their own name. Today, under the stewardship of François Moutard, the family estate consists of 21 hectares of vines in the Côte des Bar region of southern Champagne.

$24.99

17230

case of 6 $24.49 a bottle

NZ

There, along with Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay, the family is one of the few to still grow the permitted Arbane, Petit Meslier and Pinot Blanc varieties. Moutard produce a full range of champagnes, including the unique Cuvée des 6 Cépages, made from six varieties. The non-vintage wines are all aged for at least three years, the vintage and prestige champagnes for ten to fifteen.

DANIEL LE BRUN

MÉTHODE TRADITIONNELLE NV was $31.99 now

$26.99

12145

case of 6 $26.49 a bottle

Moutard may lack the fame of some of the other marques but their softly-textured wines are nonetheless very impressive, and flying, as they do, somewhat under the radar, they offer exceptional value.

NZ

NAUTILUS

CUVÉE MARLBOROUGH BRUT NV

CHAMPAGNE

Moutard

GRANDE CUVÉE now

was $39.90 now

41508

DRAPPIER

CHAMPAGNE

case of 6 $36.49 a bottle You’re not going to argue with a sub-$40 tag on genuine champagne, are you. Like Drappier, these guys fly low enough to gift us all with rock-bottom prices on their high-quality product. This is a standout wine, its seductive bouquet of peaches and pears underpinned by touches of almond and brioche. Wonderfully fresh and superbly seamless, with creamy textures and an elegant, savoury sign-off.

The Moutard makes an ideal aperitif, but being 100% Pinot Noir, it has the weight to accompany food as well.

15470

case of 6 $31.49 a bottle

Brut NV

$36.99

$31.99

CARTE BLANCHE BRUT NV was $72.90 now

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$43.99

43500

case of 12 $43.49 a bottle

40% CHAMPAGNE

BOLLINGER

SPECIAL CUVÉE NV was $122.00 now

$89.99

40820

case of 6 $89.49 a bottle

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Late in January, over 500 delegates from all corners of the globe descended on our favourite party city, Wellington, to take part in this year’s celebration of what is possibly the most ethereal and elusive grape, the mighty Pinot Noir, carrying with them the catch cry, ‘New Depths, New Characters, New Zealand.’

This, then, was the fifth NZ Pinot Celebration, an event that has been steadily growing in stature and is now firmly cemented into the international wine calendar. Over four days, delegates tasted their way through hundreds of Pinots from our various wine regions, discussed topical issues and debated each region’s merits and direction at length.

Retail partner for the event, Glengarry sent a team to join in the festivities and report back on what they encountered. The New Zealand Pinots that we have selected here represent some of the high-points. You can check out our findings in more depth on our new blog site www.aboutwine.co.nz On the final day, there was an impressive tasting of 2010 Burgundies. When reviewing your progress, it never hurts to check back in on the Old World (it is, after all, Pinot Noir’s ancestral home). Within the next few pages you’ll find a selection of our 2010 Burgundies, including some of the producers that featured in Wellington. Our Burgundy 2010 Fine Wine Offer is now available; you can peruse it in full on our website at www.glengarry.co.nz/burgundy2010

CHARD FARM

RIVER RUN

PINOT NOIR 2011 was $39.00 now

$30.99

11155

case of 12 $30.49 a bottle One of Central’s original wineries, the team at Chard Farm have over the years put a lot of effort into mastering their craft, and tasting them in Wellington, we’d have to say they have reached new heights with the recent vintages. This is a great advertisement for the region’s early-drinking style of Pinot. An enticing bouquet of raspberry and cherry rubs up against spicy nuances, while the sensuous mouthfeel is enhanced by ripe fruit and velvet textures.

AKARUA PINOT NOIR 2011 was $43.90 now

$34.99

10108

case of 12 $34.49 a bottle Quite the legend, is Akarua’s head winemaker, Matt Connell. This is the Akarua flagship, with seductive florals, cherries and spice on the nose, abundant berryfruit flavours and silken textures. Some sturdy tannins suggest cellaring would bestow benefits. With golds at the New Zealand International Wine Show and Bragato, along with a Top 5 spot in the 2012 Winestate Wine of the Year Competition, this is serious Central Pinot Noir that over-delivers with every glass.

ROCKBURN

PEREGRINE

PINOT NOIR 2011

PINOT NOIR 2011

was $45.00 now

$34.99

15962

case of 12 $34.49 a bottle

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The super talented Malcom Rees Francis takes a hands-off approach to his winemaking, delivering a pure expression of Central Otago to your glass. An expressive nose and deeply fruited palate flaunt vibrant notes of red cherry and mocha, with lithe tannins leading to a lengthy finish. We’ve grown to expect a fair amount of class from this winemaker and, as always, this shows classic Rockburn elegance, integrity and balance. Enjoy now or cellar for the next 5-7 years.

was $47.00 now

$36.99

17124

case of 12 $36.49 a bottle Over the years a quiet achiever, Peregrine jumped centre stage with their 2009 Pinot Noir, which won three trophies and was named Champion Wine of the Show at the Air NZ Wine Awards. The result has been scarcity of subsequent vintages, and lately this has been as hard to get hold of as a jar of Marmite. Powerful, concentrated, but underpinned with a silky femininity, the exquisite fruit, with its charred cherry nuances, is a rich and opulent delight.

Wairarapa / Martinborough Responsible for 10 percent of New Zealand’s Pinot Noir production, Martinborough is considered as one of our pioneering regions for the variety and is home to Mr Pinot himself, the trailblazing Larry McKenna.

11223 CRAGGY RANGE TE MUNA PINOT NOIR 2011 RRP $42.00 NOW $36.99 16747 PALLISER PINOT NOIR 2009

RRP $57.00 NOW $42.99

10287 ESCARPMENT PINOT NOIR 2010

RRP $53.00 NOW $46.99

13706 MARTINBOROUGH PINOT NOIR 2010

RRP $69.99 NOW $59.99

10581 ATA RANGI PINOT NOIR 2011

RRP $79.90 NOW $65.99

10425 RIMU GROVE BRONTE PINOT NOIR 2009

RRP $29.00 NOW $19.99

10499 WAIPARA HILLS PINOT NOIR 2012

RRP $21.90 NOW $14.99

15494 MUDDY WATER PINOT NOIR 2011

RRP $31.50 NOW $21.99

13097 ara single estate PINOT NOIR 2011

RRP $27.99 NOW $18.99

17324 ALL AN SCOTT PINOT NOIR 2011

RRP $28.50 NOW $18.99

18296 saint cl air PINOT NOIR 2011

RRP $25.99 NOW $19.99

18372 SPY VALLEY PINOT NOIR 2011

RRP $36.00 NOW $27.99

15468 NAUTILUS PINOT NOIR 2010

RRP $42.99 NOW $32.99

19167 TE WHARE RA PINOT NOIR 2011

RRP $40.99 NOW $36.99

15411 amisfield PINOT NOIR 2009

RRP $50.00 NOW $40.99

12116 cloudy bay PINOT NOIR 2011

RRP $54.00 NOW $41.99

17231 QUARTZ REEF WHITE PINOT NOIR 2011

RRP $47.99 NOW $38.99

14945 MT DIFFICULTY PINOT NOIR 2011

RRP $46.99 NOW $39.99

In recent years, the region has transformed itself considerably, and one of the most noticeable take-homes from the event in Wellington was the distinction between the Martinborough Terrace wines and those out of Te Muna.

This is not in itself surprising when you consider the variation in soil types, with Martinborough Terrace an old river bed and Te Muna in possession of a lot more alluvial soil. As a general rule you’ll find the wines from Te Muna broader, more brooding, while those from the Terrace favour the ethereal and the textural, exhibiting earthy, savoury characters.

nelson Another of our pioneering regions, there has been great Pinot Noir coming out of Nelson for many years. Sitting at only 4 percent of the country’s output, though, we don’t tend to see a lot of it around. Being sunny Nelson, this is the warmest Pinot producing area in NZ. While quite a small region, there are two distinct styles that seem to come from here, via the wines grown on the plains versus those from the hills.

Marlborough While it’s undeniable that Sauvignon Blanc reigns supreme in our most famous wine region, an impressive 50% of the total Pinot Noir grown in New Zealand comes from Marlborough. Boasting a maritime climate, Marlborough is made up of a variety of valleys and now spans quite a distance.

Lately, a large part of the Pinot grown in Marlborough has been produced from fruit grown off the hillsides up the back of the valleys, where the variety seems to flourish. Often overlooked due to its size, there is some amazing Pinot Noir coming out of Marlborough, and it is definitely one to watch.

NORTH CANTERBURY / WAIPARA Slightly bigger than Nelson but smaller than Martinborough in the Pinot game, this area accounts for 7 percent of production. There are two main parts: Waipara, where the majority of the region’s Pinot is produced, and north Canterbury, which currently consists of two vineyards and a bucketload of potential.

The soil throughout is a combination of gravel, limestone and clay, with the northern vineyards having a higher percentage of limestone. Waipara can produce wonderful, fruit-driven, round-edged styles that make delicious early drinking and often exceed expectations with their quality-price ratio.

CENTRAL OTAGO You’d think, with all the noise coming from Central Otago, that more of the production was from here (it’s probably the loud shirts and big personalities we’re hearing). When you include Waitaki, 29% of our Pinot Noir production comes out of Central.

With the extremes in weather, Pinot likes living here, revelling in the freedraining soil and difficult terrain. Driving through the region, it’s not hard to note the variation, from Gibbston, through the Cromwell Basin, out to Bendigo and on to Waitaki.

The wines from the above-named sub-regions are starting to show real character and definition, with these tendencies on an upward trajectory as the vine age increases. There are, as well, a number of producers going down the blending route, believing the whole is better than the parts; and it’s working for many of them. With such a youthful winegrowing region, there’s really no right or wrong. Yet.

19784 WOOING TREE PINOT NOIR 2010

RRP $49.99 NOW $39.99

19318 TWO PADDOCKS PINOT NOIR 2010

RRP $58.00 NOW $49.99

MIXED CASES 71943

PINOT NOIR MIXED CASE #1 $340 (save 31%)

WAIPARA HILLS | ALLEN SCOTT | AKARUA | RIMU GROVE | SAINT CLAIR | SPY VALLEY MUDDY WATER | CHARD FARM | TE WHARE RA | NAUTILUS | CRAGGY RANGE | ARA

71944

PINOT NOIR MIXED CASE #2 $540 (save 27%)

CLOUDY BAY | ESCARPMENT | PALLISER | TWO PADDOCKS | MARTINBOROUGH | ATA RANGI PEREGRINE | ROCKBURN | QUARTZ REEF | MT DIFFICULTY | WOOING TREE | AMISFIELD

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BURGUNDY

A SNAPSHOT OF 2010

Ask the globe’s finest Pinot Noir and Chardonnay producers where they draw their inspiration from, and many will tell you, ‘Burgundy.’

Upon the aptly-named ‘golden slopes,’ the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune, Burgundy’s greatest wines are produced.

Burgundy is the narrowest and longest wine region in France, but one of the smallest, most fragmented and difficult to understand.

With more than 1,000 producers and over 100 appellations it’s easy to see why. Inheritance laws have seen the 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.

When it comes to the grapes in Burgundy, things get a little simpler. There are three main varieties grown; Pinot Noir for red wine, Chardonnay for white and Gamay for Beaujolais. There are various levels of quality in Burgundy. At the very top sits Grand Cru. Next on the excellence ladder is Premier Cru, followed by wine from a specific village, and then the generic Burgundian appellations.

Hundreds of growers accessing tiny plots of land in a place where terroir is the best predictor of quality means knowing your vineyard and knowing your producer will stand you in good stead. Then, it’s just a matter of knowing your wine. With that, we can help.

It is also important to ensure the provenance of the wines. We religiously ship all of our stock in refrigerated containers; in fact, in recent shipments we’ve even added temperature gauges to monitor the proceedings, and have printed the results in our Burgundy offer.

Complete peace of mind, then, for all.

AUCKL AND wellington

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Regan McCaf fer y Meredith Parkin phone: +6 4 9 3 0 8 8 372 phone: +6 4 4 4 9 5 4 5 32 mobile: +6 4 21 9 92 3 4 0 mobile: +6 4 21 972 526 regan@glengarry.co.nz meredith@glengarry.co.nz

Tasting through the 2010 wines with our suppliers, it was clear that many of them loved the vintage, often preferring it to the much-hyped 2009 vintage. There is much to like with the 2010s, the forward fruit pinned together with structured tannins and a taut, acidic backbone. The red wines from this vintage are going to be excellent mid- to long-term options for cellaring; with excellent structure and complexity, they will undoubtedly benefit from aging. The whites, though, are the quiet achievers, with the best being snapped up as we speak.

43450 DOMAINE PARENT

BOURGOGNE PINOT NOIR 2010

RRP $39.00 NOW $36.00

43451 DOMAINE PARENT pommard

la CROIX BLANCHE 2010

RRP $99.00 NOW $79.00

42817 DOMAINE DE BELLENE

BOURGOGNE ROUGE MAISON DIEU 2010

RRP $39.99 NOW $29.99

42818 DOMAINE DE BELLENE savigny-les-bEAUNE

1ER CRU LES HAUTS jarrons 2010

RRP $99.00 NOW $79.00

42819 DOMAINE DE BELLENE savigny-les-bEAUNE

1ER CRU LES PEUILLETS 2010

RRP $99.00 NOW $79.00

42834 DOMAINE DE BELLENE VOLNAY

LES GRANDS POISOTS 2010

RRP $99.00 NOW $79.00

lamarche

42715 DOMAINE JESSIAUME

BOURGOGNE ROUGE 2010

RRP $29.90 NOW $24.90

42985 domaine L AMARCHE

BOURGOGNE ROUGE 2010

RRP $39.00 NOW $34.00

42280 ALEX GAMBAL

BOURGOGNE ROUGE 2010

RRP $39.99 NOW $36.00

41030 DOMAINE GROS FRÈRE & SOEUR HAUTES CÔTES DE NUITS RRP $49.00 NOW $39.00 BOURGOGNE ROUGE 2010 41126 DOMAINE MICHEL GROS HAUTES CÔTES DE NUITS RRP $49.00 NOW $39.00

BOURGOGNE ROUGE 2010 41071 DOMAINE ANNE GROS RRP $59.00 NOW $46.00

BOURGOGNE ROUGE 2010

42839 DOMAINE DE BELLENE

NUITS-SAINT-GEORGES 2010

RRP $99.00 NOW $79.00

42840 DOMAINE DE BELLENE VOSNE-ROMANÉE

les QUARTIERS de NUITS 2010

RRP $125 NOW $99.00

42841 DOMAINE DE BELLENE VOSNE-ROMANÉE

1ER CRU LES SUCHOTS 2010

RRP $199 NOW $159.00

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SOREN ERIKSEN

we pop the top on ne w ze al and’s r apidly flourishing cr af t beer industry as e ach month we e xplore the artists of the beer world

Inspired by the Kiwi can-do attitude, Dane Soren Eriksen quit his biochemistry research position at the University of Auckland to establish his own craft brewery. In 2005, the nomadic Soren was living in Perth and frequently visited the Little Creatures Brew Pub, where he became convinced there was a bit more to beer than the usual ubiquitous suspects.

Xmas 2008 brought the gift of a home brewing kit from wife Monique. That, and a trip through the United States checking out brew pubs, proved to be the catalyst that hooked Soren into become serious about craft brewing. On his return to NZ he joined Marlborough’s Renaissance Brewery, from where he contract brews his own unique beers.

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Soren and Monique run the whole show themselves, with Soren creating his superb range of brews and Monique taking care of the rest. Perfect.

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SINGLE

$9.40

ST PATRICK’S DAY, MARCH 17: INSTORE CIDER TASTINGS

91823

A New World interpretation of the classic Indian Pale Ale style, the Poppy has an aromatic nose full of fruity hops and malty nuances. Complex and refreshing, with a rich, caramel-shaded structure balanced by a bold and zesty finish.

91825 8 wired haywired wheat beer 500ml

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91820 8 wired rewired brown ale 500ml 91824 8 wired saison sauvin 500ml

SINGLE $6.99 SINGLE $7.99 SINGLE $9.40

91840 aspall premier cru suffolk cyder 500ml 91837 magners irish pear cider 568ml 92093 drouin cidre brut 750ml

SINGLE $6.70 SINGLE $6.70 SINGLE $11.50

HILLS

With 200 awards under thei r belt since their inception in 2001, Waipara Hills have become one of Waipara’s top per form ers.

The eagerly awaited Equinox is their top range, named afte r the wind that blows hot and dry across the plains and signals bud burst and har vest.

WAI PAR A HILL S

10590 EQUIN OX RIESLING 2012

was $32.90

2012 10591 EQUIN OX SAUVIGNON BLANC

10592 EQUIN OX CHARDONN AY 2012

2011 NOIR 10593 EQUIN OX PINOT

$24. 99

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$24. 99 $24. 99

PURCH ASE A N Y 2 BOTTLES OF THE EQUINOX WINES USING YOUR GLENG A RRY CA RD A ND GO IN THE DR AW TO WIN A LIMITED E DITION PRINT VA LUE D AT $1,000

BY CHRISTCHURCH A R TIST MELISSA SH A RPLIN

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GIM BLE T T GRAVEL S MER LOT 2011 GIM BLE T T GRAVEL S CHA RDO NNAY 2011

RRP $26.9 9 $22 .99 RRP $34.0 0 $26 .99

RRP $31.9 9 $26 .99 RRP $31.9 9 $26 .99

CING

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New to New Zealand , these are wines for Riesling aficionados.

You’d have to be a tad obsessed to base yo ur entire venture on a variet y that normally flies somewhat unde r the rad ar, and yes, John Hughs – the man be hind the brand – is indeed a self-confes Riesling freak. A collec sed tion of wines from dif ferent regions and in dif ferent styles, the No 3 is a dry style from Cla re Valley, while No 4 comes from from Eden Valley. Strictly on allo cat ion, we’ve managed to secure a small parce l of these lovelies.

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No.3 RI ES LI NG FR EA K No.4 RI ES LI NG FR EA K

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NEW ARRIVALS

SÉguinot-bordet

C h a b l i s s u c c es s s to ry

CHÂTEAU ROC BORDEAUX 2010

Currently working the 13th generation of the family business, SéguinotBordet have been producing wine in the commune of Maligny since the 18th century, with records showing the family’s roots in Chablis stretching back as far as 1590. With that much tradition to keep track of they could be accused of falling asleep at the wheel, but in fact the current steerer, the brilliant Jean-François Bordet, has forged a wonderful union between the old and the new and taken his family house to another level.

was $22.90 now

DE SEGUR

$18.99

41186

case of 12 $18.49 a bottle At this price it’s a steal, a Merlot, Cab Sauvignon, Cab Franc blend that is deliciously approachable.

Ripe berry and cassis aromas are enhanced by spice and cedar, with the fruit complemented by easy tannins and a savoury finish. Great food wine.

Jean-François has installed a brand new winery in Maligny and established a strict viticultural regime in the vineyards, with cropping levels reduced and the Chardonnay harvested later. With the exception of the Grand cru, all the wines are cool fermented and matured on lees in stainless steel to achieve fresh, clean fruit underscored by the minerality that characterises the classic Chablis style.

CHÂTEAU BRIOT BORDEAUX 2009

A good portion of S-B’s wines are sourced from their own 16-hectare Maligny vineyard and from growers in the Chablis and Petit Chablis appellations, but their signature Chablis comes off the Premier cru vineyard Fourchaume, which they part own. With demand for their product at an all-time high, Séguinot-Bordet have had to start allocating their elegantly expressive, benchmark wines.

was $24.00 now

$18.99

41262

case of 12 $18.49 a bottle From the superb 2009 vintage, this kingly wine comes at a knave’s price. Tended by the Ducourt family for generations, the plums and blackberries are given a gentle spice nudge, looped around a fine tannic structure. Very approachable.

BUNAN

BÉLOUVÉ

CÔTES DE PROVENCE

was $31.00 now

ROSÉ 2011

$23.99

42748

case of 12 $23.49 a bottle With rosé the wine of choice for the thousands of visitors that invade the French Riviera every year, this clean, lusciously ripe chap oozes a precise and deadly charm, the spice-edged, soft summer flavours enhanced by a smartly crisp finish.

BOURILLON DORLÉANS

winemaker jean-franÇois bordet

LA COULÉE D’ARGENT

DOMAINE

Séguinot-Bordet

was $36.00 now

Chablis 2011

was $36.00 now

$29.99

40977

case of 12 $29.49 a bottle

$27.99

The Bourillon wines abound with signs of elegance and finesse. 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, all signed off with a stunningly long finish.

40477

case of 12 $27.49 a bottle In the pursuit of excellence, Séguinot-Bordet produce just 10,000 cases of wine per vintage, which is small even by Burgundian standards.

The Chardonnay fruit for each of the domaine’s cuvées is stringently selected to reflect its terroir, with the fruit for this expression coming off vines with an average age of twenty-five years. Rich and elegant, with notes of honeyed flowers and spice, creamy textures and a fresh mineral finish.

CHAMPAGNE DRAPPIER ROSÉ BRUT NV was $79.99 now

$54.99

43502

case of 12 $54.49 a bottle

VE YOU SA

12

VOUVRAY SEC 2011

31%

From the superb Drappier stables, this is 100% Pinot Noir, vibrant, slightly earthy and completely decadent. On the nose, red berries and violets are caressed by touches of spice, while the palate is silken and sensual, the finish popping with élan.

Finca Nueva RIOJA

V YOU SA

Tempranillo 2011

was $24.90 now

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32%

$16.99

89814

case of 6 $16.49 a bottle A searingly modern Rioja with a silky succulence and savouriness to its boisterous berries that is a long way from those old-school chewy chaps. Proffering plums, cherries and spice, it displays the ripe, fruit-forward feel of a New World red, but is unmistakably Spanish.

MAS DE BAZÁN REGION

$16.99

RIPAROSSO

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC 2010 was $21.90 now

$18.99

case of 6 $18.49 a bottle This 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 gentle tannins and lively acidity.

81086

LE COLLEZIONI MONTEPULCIANO D’ABRUZZO DOC 2011 was $14.90 now

$12.99

case of 12 $16.49 a bottle

case of 6 $12.49 a bottle

PERELADA

CECCHI

3 FINCAS

CRIANZA 2008 was $24.90 now

$18.99

TOSCANA

88046

was $18.90 now

$16.99

case of 6 $16.49 a bottle

SOLAR VIEJO

ILLUMINATI

$18.99

88009

was $24.90 now

$18.99

case of 6 $18.49 a bottle

case of 6 $18.49 a bottle

PALACIOS REMONDO

RIVERA

RIOJA

LA VENDIMIA 2011

was $24.90 now

$19.99

CASTEL DEL

88060

was $25.99 now

$18.99

case of 6 $18.49 a bottle

MARQUÉS DE CACERES

TERRELÍADE

CRIANZA 2008

was $26.90 now

$21.99

case of 12 $21.49 a bottle

SICILIA

87995

62803

VIOLANTE MONTE NERO DI TROIA 2008

case of 12 $19.49 a bottle

RIOJA

62304

ILICO MONTEPULCIANO DOC 2009

CRIANZA 2009

was $25.00 now

62575

BONIZIO SANGIOVESE IGT 2010

case of 6 $18.49 a bottle

RIOJA

62800

PASQUA

CRIANZA COUPAGE 2007

was $24.99 now

Illuminati

62826

NIRÀ NERO D’AVOLA IGT 2010

was $29.00 now

$20.99

62846

case of 6 $20.49 a bottle

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the wines Rediscover country of the lucky of the pick with our offer on BE ST Aussies

TAYLORS

EIGHTY ACRES

CABERNET SHIRAZ MERLOT 2008 was $19.90 now

$13.99

28070

case of 6 $13.49 a bottle Elegantly styled blend of lifted berries and cassis backed by chocolate nuances. The palate is soft and round with luscious fruit and a silky texture.

28075 EIGHTY ACRES SHIRAZ VIOGNIER 2008

TAYLORS

TAYLORS clare valley innovators

This iconic and much lauded Australian winery is the brainchild of the Taylor family, who had long been convinced that the Clare Valley had massive potential with its unique combination of geography, geology and climate. The Clare is a warm region that, through its altitude, experiences cooler conditions, delivering ripe, intensely flavoured fruit. In 1969 the Taylors took the plunge and purchased their first 300-hectare property.

The Taylor Family are regarded by their peers as pioneers – for their development of the Clare Valley region, their part in screwcap initiatives and for their environmental focus via the Eighty Acres range, the world’s first 100% carbon neutral wines.

Today the family oversees 750 hectares of vineyard, and with a medal haul exceeding three-and-a-half thousand, their various ranges (Promised Land, Eighty Acres, Taylors Estate, Jaraman and the ultrapremium St Andrews) are renowned for their quality and consistency.

CLARE VALLEY

was $21.00 now $13.99

ESTATE

SHIRAZ 2010

was $22.90 now

$15.99

28062

case of 6 $15.00 a bottle Spice-edged plums and cherries are embellished by spice and toasty oak, then augmented magically with dust notes and lovely vanilla characters.

28052 ESTATE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2009

TAYLORS

was $22.90 now $15.99

JARAMAN

CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2010 was $33.90 now

$29.99

28079

case of 6 $29.49 a bottle This soft-centred beauty spreads out to embrace your whole palate. A stunningly smart expression involving blackcurrants, plums, spice and delightfully smooth textures.

Taylors JARAMAN

ADELAIDE HILLS + YARRA HILLS

Pinot Noir 2008 was $33.90 now

$29.99

28083

case of 6 $29.49 a bottle The ripe cherry characters of the Adelaide Hills blend seamlessly with the red berry fruit flavours and more earthy characters of the cool-climate Yarra Valley. The Jaraman shepherds its intense, spice-infused aromas of red cherry, raspberry and rosehip through to the ripe and silky palate. A deft touch of earthiness, supple tannins and an elegant finish round things off beautifully.

THE TAYLOR FAMILY L-R: JUSTIN, CLINTON, BILL, MITCHELL

CASE OFFER: $115.00

(SAVE $39.50 OFF RRP)

6-BOTTLE MIXED CASE OF THE TAYLORS WINES

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Each month, from the hundreds of wines submitted to us, the Glengarry Tasting Panel selects our top ten wines

1

Stoneleigh RAPAURA MARLBOROUGH

was $29.99 now

Pinot Gris 2012

$24.99

12091

case of 6 $24.49 a bottle Off-dry, with a classic Gris nose of peach, pear and spicy nuances that follow on to the palate, where the generously endowed flavours are nicely augmented by a viscous mouthfeel and a lingering aftertaste.

3

Spy Valley MARLBOROUGH

was $24.90 now

Chardonnay 2011

$18.99

18331

case of 12 $18.49 a bottle Nicely balanced, barrel fermented Chard displaying floral and citrus aromas supported by mealy and spicy oak notes. The complex palate is textural and creamy, with oak complementing the ripe flavours.

5

Margan HUNTER VALLEY

was $28.50 now

21818

case of 12 $24.49 a bottle A single vineyard Shiraz harvested from 40-year-old vines. Alluring, peppery, spice-infused plum aromas and flavours are housed within an elegant structure.

Balanced, lingering, flavoursome.

7

Brookfields BACK BLOCK HAWKES BAY

was $19.99 now

Syrah 2012

$16.99

11404

case of 12 $16.49 a bottle Amazing value Bay Syrah, crafted with consummate appreciation of the variety by master winemaker Peter Robertson. Succulent plum and violet aromas and flavours are underscored by peppery notes.

9

Isabel

was $23.90 now

$19.99

10491

case of 6 $19.49 a bottle This lively wine jumps in with a bright-eyed burst of fragrant gooseberry and passionfruit underscored by herbaceous notes and a dash of citrus. The vibrant, juicy palate is underscored by a fresh, racy finish.

ALSACE

Pinot Blanc 2010

$18.99

41249

case of 12 $18.49 a bottle A definitive Alsatian Pinot Blanc, characterised by fresh apple/pear aromas and flavours embellished by hints of spice and mineral. A versatile wine that works equally well as an aperitif or with food.

4

Grower’s Mark ANDERSON MARLBOROUGH

was $19.99 now

Dry Riesling 2009

$12.99

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10749

case of 6 $12.49 a bottle This very dry and evocative Riesling uses fruit from Donna Anderson’s immaculate Brancott Valley vineyard. Intense citrus aromas and flavours are artfully finessed by honeyed notes and traces of spice.

CHÂTEAU

Dubourg

32%

Saint-Émilion 2010

was $37.00 now

$24.99

41001

case of 12 $24.49 a bottle A very accomplished and well-priced Saint Émilion Merlot/Cabernet Franc blend, wreathed in ripe plum and berryfruit flavours. An elegant wine with excellent depth, supple tannins and an engaging aftertaste.

8

Jules Taylor MARLBOROUGH

was $25.90 now

Grüner Veltliner 2012

$19.99

13082

case of 12 $19.49 a bottle A subtly scented Grüner Veltliner displaying aromas of peach, tangerine and white pepper. The persistent palate possesses good depth of ripe, spicy stonefruit flavours balanced by a squeeze of citrus.

10

MARLBOROUGH

Sauvignon Blanc 2012

Gisselbrecht TRADITION

was $26.00 now

6

Shiraz 2010

$24.99

2

Chakana ARGENTINE

was $17.90 now

Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

$15.99

90138

case of 12 $15.49 a bottle Rich, deep, well integrated red with ripe fruit aromas shadowed by nuances of spice. Artfully seamless, powerfully built, it flaunts its flavours of chocolateinfused berries wound around a suave texture.

buy the march top10 mixed case: ONE BOT TLE OF E ACH WINE FOR $180

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RIEDEL

LIMITED EDITION

COBRA VERDE In the Year of the Snake, Riedel enhances its magnificent serpentine decanter range with the Cobra Verde.

Here, art meets function, with the Cobra enhanced in size to accommodate the contents of a magnum-sized wine bottle.

Every piece bears the signatures of Maximilian J. Riedel, 11th generation, and master glassblower Jan Koreck.

RIEDEL COBRA VERDE DECANTER $1,885.00

96929

GLASSes* 95853 RIEDEL OUVERTURE MAGNUM

$30.00 ea

95912 RIEDEL VINUM PRESTIGE CUVﾃ右

$40.00 ea

95910 RIEDEL VINUM SAUVIGNON BLANC

$40.00 ea

95906 RIEDEL VINUM BURGUNDY/pinot noir

$40.00 ea

95908 RIEDEL VINUM CHIANTI

$40.00 ea

95905 RIEDEL VINUM BORDEAUX/cabernet

$40.00 ea

96177 RIEDEL VITIS BURGUNDY/pinot noir

$60.00 ea

96178 RIEDEL VITIS CHAMPAGNE

$60.00 ea

96181 RIEDEL VITIS MONTRACHET

$60.00 ea * All glasses sold in pairs