Glengarry Wines February Wineletter #193

WINELE T T ER 193 FEBRUA RY 2014

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We kick off 2014 with a brief look back over our shoulder at the 1980s, a decade when Indiana Jones ran amok in temples, Michael Jackson actually thrilled us, the world was taken over by the CD, the PC and MTV, and Steve Jobs encountered his true calling. Right at the end, the Berlin Wall came crashing down.

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Back in NZ, the country almost underwent binary fission over the Springbok Tour, the Aussie cricketers tried on underarm bowling for size, Rob Muldoon experienced his own personal 1984 when he was snap-elected out of office, David Lange got a whiff of radiation and championed a nuclear-free New Zealand, the French came to town and left with the Rainbow Warrior in pieces, our collective champagne lifestyle came plummeting down with the Black Monday stock market crash and the All Blacks won the inaugural World Cup. And New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc took the wine world by storm.

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In amongst all of that, the family-owned Glengarry was hard at work on its own personal empire, exploring the possibilities, pushing out the boundaries. The 1980s had their fair share of milestones, and while there is always plenty of chatter regarding the changing nature of retail, when you pare it down, it’s still all about good-quality products and outstanding service.

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This edition of the Glengarry Wineletter sees the return of some names you may not have seen since those times, a collection of old favourites that have dusted themselves off and made themselves over for a new generation of wine lovers. It was in the 1980s that regulations regarding imported wine were relaxed, and we were quick to jump on the bandwagon (we’ve not got off yet, it’s moving so fast). Our first import was Australian fizz-kid, Angas Brut. Then came Bordeaux, and our heart has not moved far from its borders ever since. Take a trip with us down memory lane and, in the process, back to the future; you’ll enjoy the ride.

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PIPER-HEIDSIECK ROSÉ SAUVAGE NV

$79.99 PRODUCTION: GRAEME GASH, LIZ WHEADON, MICHAEL CHAPPORY, HELENA KARLBOM, SYLVIE WHINRAY. PRINTED BY IMAGE CENTRE

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GROWER’S MARK

DUSKY SOUNDS

COMELY BANK PINOT GRIS 2013

WAIPARA VALLEY

$16.99

10829

CASE OF 12 $15.99 A BOTTLE Harvested from the Comely Bank vineyard in Marlborough’s Wairau Valley, this pale greengold Pinot Gris exhibits varietal aromas of ripe pear, lychee and honeysuckle supported by an intriguing hint of almond. Youthful and stylish (as the young so often are), it’s a well weighted wine with ripe stonefruit flavours that drive on through to a lively finish.

$9.99

CHARDONNAY 2012 12588

CASE OF 12 $8.99 A BOTTLE

ROOKS LANE SHIRAZ 2013

$9.99

20406

CASE OF 12 $8.99 A BOTTLE

THREE CANOES SAUVIGNON BLANC 2012

TE PA A MARLBOROUGH

$9.99

ROSÉ 2013 3

$18.99

15811

CASE OF 6 $8.99 A BOTTLE 13085

CASE OF 12 $17.99 A BOTTLE E

ESK VALLEY HAWKES BAY

Born and raised in Te Pa’s Wairau Bar vineeal yard, this dispenses its spicy, slightly herbal h strawberry, raspberry and plum notes with y much aplomb. It’s a mouthfilling, buoyantly it fruity wine with delightful, soft summer fruit y, flavours nuanced with spice. Fresh and lively, it’d go some food nicely, we reckon.

CHARDONNAY 2012

$16.99

12819

CASE OF 12 $15.99 A BOTTLE

SAINT-MEYLAND MÉTHODE TRADITIONNELLE NV

$15.99

43010

CASE OF 12 $14.99 A BOTTLE

BROOKFIELDS HAWKES BAY

OHITI ESTATE

CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2012

$16.99

BOUNDARY MARLBOROUGH

11406

CASE OF 12 $15.99 A BOTTLE

RAPAURA ROAD

SAUVIGNON 2013

$18.99

18349

CASE OF 6 $17.99 A BOTTLE A leading example of our propensity for Hawkes Bay Cabernet, this is extremely good value with its languidly smoky, dark berryish aromatics, rich, ripe fruit fl avours, gentle, persistent tannins and lingering savoury finish. In fact, Peter Robertson has been doing this wine to perfection for as long as we can remember. Seamlessly plush and silky.

MAIN DIVIDE WAIPARA VALLEY

PINOT NOIR 2011

$22.99

13608

CASE OF 12 $19.99 A BOTTLE 3

INNOVATIVE MULTI-REGIONAL MAESTROS

COOPERS CREEK COOPERS CREEK SV THE LIMEWORKS HAWKES BAY

CHARDONNAY 2013

$19.99

11537

CASE OF 6 $18.99 A BOTTLE Single vineyard, exceptional value. Peach and citrus notes assail the nose, nicely nuanced by some toasty American oak. The generous peach and apricot flavours are elegantly encased in a buttery texture, while a twist of lime at the end signs things off beautifully.

WINEMAKER SIMON NUNNS

With three decades of devoted toil and a cabinetful of awards under their belt, Coopers Creek have fashioned themselves a formidable reputation within the upper echelons of New Zealand winemaking. Over the years they have come and gone on our shelves as their focus between local and international markets has shifted, and we have to say we’re thrilled to once again have them firmly ensconced within our stores.

COOPERS CREEK SV BELL-RINGER GISBORNE

$19.99

With their longstanding love of innovation, Coopers Creek have led the charge on many fronts, not least the development of a number of intriguing varieties that have responded favourably to our cooler climate. The likes of Viognier, Albariño, Arneis, Grüner Veltliner, Marsanne and Montepulciano are relatively new varieties for New Zealand, and if the early signs are anything to go by, these are heading for the podium.

A white variety that thrives in Spain’s north-western appellation of Rias Baixas and parts of Portugal, the fruit for this is all Gisborne, courtesy of Doug and Delwyn Bell. The wine itself comes across pure and fresh, with delightful hints of citrus and peach.

Committed fans of the Spanish expressions, we’re delighted to find Albariño feeling so at home in this part of the world.

COOPERS CREEK

COOPERS CREEK

SV DILLONS POINT

HAWKES BAY

Having netted a few awards along the way, including gold at this year’s Bragato Wine Awards, it’s no surprise when you take your first hit of the Dillons just how scintillating an experience it is. Exploding with a torrent of tropical fruit, there’s an edgy, restless herbaceousness which keeps it keen, while a wonderful mid-palate weight and richness suggests seafood would enhance the experience.

11859 COOPERS CREEK ALLISON GISBORNE MARSANNE 2013 11538 COOPERS CREEK THE POINTER MARLBOROUGH PINOT GRIS 2013 11546 COOPERS CREEK ST JOHN HAWKES BAY MALBEC 2011

SYRAH 2012

$26.99

11536

CASE OF 6 $18.99 A BOTTLE

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SV CHALK RIDGE

SAUVIGNON BLANC 2013

$19.99

11871

CASE OF 6 $18.99 A BOTTLE

You’ll find these precocious prodigies under Coopers Creek’s SV (Select Vineyards) range, sitting confidently alongside the benchmark Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Sauvignon expressions. They are food-friendly wines, carefully crafted by award-winning winemaker Simon Nunns to evoke the essence of their respective terroirs as they inspire and excite your palate.

MARLBOROUGH

ALBARIÑO 2013

11834

CASE OF 6 $24.99 A BOTTLE A gold medal wine from the Chalk Ridge block, CC’s steep, north-facing amphitheatre strewn with fossilised limestone, located just south of Havelock North. It submits a wealth of black fruits, a touch of pepper, some meatiness and lovely savoury oak. Beautifully executed, medium-to-full bodied, with silken tannins and great length.

$19.99 $19.99 $26.99

CASE OF 6 $18.99 A BOTTLE CASE OF 6 $18.99 A BOTTLE CASE OF 6 $24.99 A BOTTLE

54530

MIONET TO IL UGO!

$14.99

CASE OF 6 $14.00 A BOTTLE

Styled after Alto Adige’s popular Hugo aperitif, this zesty frizzante combines aromatic elderflower with pear, peach and lime aromas and flavours. Works a treat when served with ice and garnished with mint.

54531

MIONET TO IL PROSECCO

$14.99

MIONET TO IL ROSÉ

$14.99

The family has a strong bond with the winemaking traditions of the Conegliano-Valdobbiadene DOC, but what sets it apart is the innovative tendencies that have led to a bold range of wines celebrating classic Italian frizzante and sparkling styles.

Presented in elegant crown-capped bottles, the Il range are low alcohol, low calorie wines, breezy in character and perfectly suited for summer enjoyment, as aperitifs or with lighter fare. Something different? This is it.

CASE OF 6 $14.00 A BOTTLE

This classically styled, lively spumante delivers stonefruit, honeysuckle and citrus notes complemented by a crisp, dry finish. Excellent as an appetiser, with hors-d’oeuvres or shellfish.

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The Mionetto family winery was established by Francesco Mionetto in 1887 in the village of Valdobbiadene, located in the Treviso province north of Venice. Since then it has evolved to become one of Italy’s most important wineries, recognised globally for its Prosecco di Valdobbiadene.

CASE OF 6 $14.00 A BOTTLE

DE BORTOLI FAMILY SELECTION SPARKLING BRUT NV

$9.99

20828

A blend of Raboso, Cabernet and Merlot fruit defines this fragrant and fruity rosé. Delicate aromas of peach, raspberry and roses augment the lively strawberry and cherry fruit flavours. The finish is long and dry.

54533

MIONET TO IL MOSCATO

FREIXENET

$14.99

CORDON NEGRO BRUT CAVA NV

CASE OF 6 $14.00 A BOTTLE

An off-dry sparkler with stonefruit and floral aromas embellished by grape-ish nuances. The ripe, juicy palate has a creamy mouthfeel that’s nicely counterpointed by the clean, flavoursome finish.

54529

$13.99

85010

CASE OF 6 $12.99 A BOTTLE

MIONET TO IL SPR!Z

$14.99

CASE OF 6 $14.00 A BOTTLE

Inspired by the ‘official’ cocktail of Venice, this is a refreshing, lightly fizzy blood-orange aperitif offering exotic fruit characters backed by a burst of orange and enticing herbal notes.

AKARUA BRUT NV

$29.99

10118

CASE OF 6 $29.00 A BOTTLE

ALLAN SCOTT CECILIA RESERVE BRUT NV

$19.99

17397

CASE OF 6 $18.99 A BOTTLE

ALLAN SCOTT LES JOUES ROUGES BRUT NV

$19.99

17422

CASE OF 6 $18.99 A BOTTLE 5

The two decades leading up to the end of the 20th century were exciting times, with the New Zealand Government in the early 1980s finally allowing retailers to sell imported wines, in the process giving Glengarry the opportunity to tap into a whole new world.

Ah, Black Tower; it came in those ultra-classy ceramic bottles sporting heraldic imagery that simply reeked of finesse. Well, that’s what we thought in our twenties anyway. Germany’s biggest-selling wine export, Black Tower has these days reinvented and upgraded itself, converting to glass and putting out a range of single varietal styles, among them Rivaner, Riesling, rosé and Pinots Grigio and Noir. Here, we feature their alcoholreduced range, 5.5% abv and 55 calories per 125ml; just the thing, then, for the modern-era, health-conscious approach to life.

Raised in a culture with a progressive attitude more in tune with the growing number of discerning local wine drinkers, the third generation of Glengarry’s Jakicevich family became actively involved in managing the burgeoning retail empire, throwing their enthusiasm for all things vinous into the development of an environment more in tune with the global sensibilities that existed beyond our shores.

Within this setting sat a number of iconic brands, each shedding its own unique light upon the times and leaving behind some fond memories in the process. Some of these have made a return – adjusted to a new market, with their glory not in the least diminished – to strut their stuff to a whole new audience. We welcome them back.

BLACK TOWER B ALCOHOL REDUCED

RED

$11.99

54577

CASE OF 6 $10.99 A BOTTLE Black Tower’s B range has been crafted for the health conscious, with 30% fewer calories than a standard glass of wine. Their red is smooth, fruity and light, ideal for those hot summer days when you’re not looking for anything too heavy.

54575 BL ACK TOWER B ALCOHOL REDUCED WHITE 54576 BL ACK TOWER B ALCOHOL REDUCED ROSÉ

$11.99 $11.99

Since its return to our shelves in sleek new livery, customers have been waxing lyrical about the last time they drank Mateus rosé. Its origins date back to 1942, when Fernando Guedes set out to put Portugal on the vinous map from his small family winery, Sogrape Vinhos, which rose by the end of the eighties to become the largest wine producer in Portugal.

The centrepiece of his agenda was the ubiquitous Mateus, the first wine to attain true global notoriety, and today boasting a presence in more than 125 countries. Salvador Guedes, grandson of Fernando, explains: ‘Our challenge is to sustain the Mateus as we pass it from generation to generation, and that’s why every so often we make subtle changes to the bottle.’ Regardless of outer appearances, the unique essence of this iconic wine remains unchanged.

MATEUS ROSÉ

$9.99

78211

Fresh, seductive, the Mateus is a bona fide classic – namedropped by rockstars and stockpiled by despots – with an intense but refined bouquet and all the exuberance of a young wine. It is slightly more frizzante and a little less sweet these days, as it attempts to engage with the modern preference for a drier tipple. At 11% alcohol, it’s refreshing and well worth a revisit.

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Alongside Mateus back then was Deinhard, a benchmark wine when German Riesling was an obsession in London that made its way to our own shores. Founded in 1794 by Johann Friedrich Deinhard, the company is nothing if not a survivor; indeed, from its inception war seems to have been a constant test of the company’s resilience. By 1900 it had become the largest wine and sparkling wine company in Germany. Almost destroyed by the ravages of WWII, the company rebuilt and has survived to recently launch a new, expanded range to accommodate the aspirations of a 21st-century clientele.

DEINHARD MOSEL

GREEN LABEL RIESLING 2012

$13.99

54534

CASE OF 12 $12.99 A BOTTLE Classic white wine from the Mosel region, with an elegant balance of delicate fruitiness and a crisp, fresh finish. Sporting smarter livery these days and dialled back a little, this is still crafted for those with a taste for fruitier, sweeter Rieslings, a la Pegasus Bay’s fuller expressions.

DRAPPIER CARTE BLANCHE BRUT NV

$43.99

43500

CASE OF 12 $39.99 A BOTTLE The Drappier house is wonderous value, its quality highly underrated. An explosive, rich and toasty nose emanates from the fresh, creamy palate. Out of all the champagnes here, this has utilised the lowest amounts of sulphur; the low dosage also makes it one of the driest.

PIPER-HEIDSIECK CUVÉE BRUT NV

$49.99

48118

They continue to ramp up the quality at Piper-Heidsieck without dialling down the exuberant charm one iota. The NV bursts with citrus/orange juiciness and surges forth on a wave of grilled toast and marzipan. Fruity, fragrant, it’s the perfect party wine.

POL ROGER MATEUS: THE WAY IT WAS

Introducing new wines and innovative ideas has always been a hallmark of Glengarry. By the mid-1980s, the number of New Zealand and Australian brands had increased substantially, so in order to provide a benchmark of sorts, Glengarry introduced the popular Australian sparkler, Angas Brut, to the New Zealand palate. This proved to be a stepping stone on the way to Europe and the glorious mystique of France’s Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne regions.

BRUT RÉSERVE NV

$69.99

48210

CASE OF 6 $68.99 A BOTTLE Pol Roger is distinctively styled, the rich white and gold fruit characters creamily dispersed upon a bed of yeasty, biscuity beauty. Possessing a wonderful balance, poise and finish, it is consistently one of Champagne’s greatest non-vintage wines. Aristocratic.

CHARLES HEIDSIECK BRUT RÉSERVE NV

$89.99

41522

CASE OF 6 $88.99 A BOTTLE

YALUMBA

ANGAS BRUT PREMIUM CUVÉE NV

$12.99

27005

CASE OF 6 $11.99 A BOTTLE Aussie wine mag Gourmet Traveller pronounced Angas Brut ‘a terrific aperitif-style sparkler for the warmer weather.’ Around 75% Pinot Noir, 25% Chardonnay, this delivers such a delightful blend of bright strawberries and crisp red apples that you’ll find yourself basking in your own personal ray of sunshine.

Plump, fleshy and opulent, the new Charles is a triumph: With a complex and voluptuous nose, it dispenses its riches as warm rivers of sun-drenched fruits (mango, apricot, plum), nutty nuances of pistachio and almond, and layers of creamy texture. A tremendous wine.

BOLLINGER SPECIAL CUVÉE NV

$89.99

40820

CASE OF 6 $88.99 A BOTTLE In terms of style, Bollinger stands alone. Robust and larger than life, the intense biscuit and apple characters are supported by firm oak. Coffee, caramel and honey augment the rich tides of fresh fruit, while the complex characters are carried to a phenomenal finish. Inimitable.

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CRAF T PIONEERS

THE STOKE TEAM, DEAN AND EMMA McCASHIN FRONT LEFT

DEAN AND TERRY McCASHIN

Craft beer production and the emergence of micro-breweries has been on an upward curve for the last decade, but the situation some thirty years ago was quite different; beer production was restricted to just two giant breweries. Enter former All Black Terry McCashin, a Picton publican who could not find a beer he wanted to drink, or serve to his customers. With nothing else in the offing, Terry decided to produce his own.

The first hurdle Terry had to overcome was red tape; in fifty years, no-one had applied for a licence to brew beer, and the only person who knew about the procedures and documentation had died. In 1981, however, with licence finally in hand, The McCashin Brewery opened in Stoke, Nelson, making itself at home in the old Rochdale Cider factory which the family had purchased.

Under head brewer Jim Pollitt, McCashin’s Mac beers were naturally produced using only malts, hops and yeast. The resulting brews – produced over a 12-week period and matured to perfection – proved to be exceedingly popular. In time, the Mac brand changed hands and production moved to the North Island.

The McCashin family have remained in the game, however, with Terry’s son Dean and his wife Emma reopening the historic Stoke brewery, from where they produce their award-winning Rochdale ciders and a premium range of Stoke craft beers. The beers are batched brewed from traditional McCashin family recipes, using pure Palaeo water, Nelson hops, premium malts and bespoke yeast, with no artificial colouring or additives. The innovation that is the hallmark of the McCashin family is very much to the fore in the Stoke brewery, which boasts a 100-litre, temperature-controlled pilot plant where new beer styles can be developed. The superb Stoke beers created by the current McCashin generation pay a fitting tribute to Terry’s legacy.

STOKE

ROCHDALE

RECOGNITION JIM POLLITT DOUBLE PALE ALE 500ML

THREE BERRY CIDER 500ML

SINGLE

$5.99

17740

The new Recognition range was created to pay tribute to past employees from the McCashin family’s 30+years in the business, with this dedicated to the pioneering Jim Pollitt. Goldenhued with a creamy head, it dispenses big, bold hop notes on the nose to accompany its malty sweetness, creamy mouthfeel and long, flavourfilled finish.

17741 STOKE RECOGNITION RICH PORTER 500ML 17742 STOKE RECOGNITION CIRRUS WHEAT 500ML 10262 STOKE BOMBER OATMEAL STOUT 650ML 10263 STOKE BOMBER SMOKY ALE 650ML

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10266 STOKE BOMBER KPA 650ML

SINGLE $5.99 SINGLE $5.99 6-PACK $39.99 6-PACK $39.99 6-PACK $39.99

SINGLE

$5.99

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This refreshing sparkling cider, crafted from a base of apple juice blended with fresh Nelson boysenberries, raspberries and blackcurrants, is the perfect summer drinking. The bouquet of ripe berries is most appealing, while on the palate Rochdale’s Three Berry is off-dry with a lively freshness and a lingering fruity finish.

12371 ROCHDALE TRADITIONAL CIDER 330ML 12372 ROCHDALE PEAR CIDER 330ML 12373 ROCHDALE GINGER LIME CIDER 330ML

4-PACK 4-PACK 4-PACK

$9.99 $9.99 $9.99

BO As imported wine started to flow into NZ, Glengarry led the charge, jumping into Bordeaux En Primeur as far back as 1985; and we have been blazing that trail ever since, in the process accumulating a wealth of experience and understanding as to what – and what not – to do.

Looking back at our first offer is quite revealing:

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‘1982 First Growth: $755.00. The replacement price in June 1985 listed at $3,120.00 ... returns of 413% on your investment.’

Glengarry continues to be the leading importer of Bordeaux in NZ, from the delightfully approachable 2009 and 2010 Petits Châteaux through to an impressively extensive range of Classified Growths.

CHÂTEAU SAINT BORDEAUX 2010

$15.99

ROMANS

CHÂTEAU DE

LUGAGNAC

BORDEAUX SUPÉRIEUR

$22.99

44438

2009 42116

CASE OF 12 $14.99 A BOTTLE

CASE OF 12 $21.99 A BOTTLE

The Saint Romans is a classic, ripe red berry, entry-level Bordeaux, with a pleasantly soft palate and a long finish.

A decent quality drinking claret, it makes an ideal partner for partridge, pheasant, rack of lamb or roast turkey with roasted vegetables.

The Lugagnac estate can trace its history back to the 14th century. With 24 months in oak barriques, this blend of Cabernet, Merlot and Franc has a bouquet of blackberry and cherry supported by hints of cedar. The generously flavoured palate is built around a core of supple tannins.

CHÂTEAU HAUT BORDEAUX 2010

$16.99

MAGINET

CORCONNAC

HAUT-MÉDOC

2010

$24.99

41131

41172

CASE OF 12 $23.99 A BOTTLE

CASE OF 12 $15.99 A BOTTLE

These guys have been making great wines for decades.

Cabernet dominant, as you’d expect on this side of the river where you’re rubbing schist with communes like Margaux and Pauillac, it has a sweet fruit perfume, some savoury characters and a delightful succulence.

This Merlot-dominant red from Bordeaux’ excellent 2009 vintage has defined plum aromas and flavours supported by spicy nuances and supple tannins. Smooth in texture, long in flavour, great value.

CHÂTEAU

CHÂTEAU

LA VERRIERE

BORDEAUX SUPÉRIEUR

$18.99

2011 41167

CASE OF 12 $17.99 A BOTTLE

44439

CHÂTEAU MANOIR DE GAY POMEROL 2008

$49.00

CASE OF 6 $48.00 A BOTTLE 46196

CHÂTEAU HAUT CONDISSAS MÉDOC 2009

$79.00

CASE OF 6 $78.00 A BOTTLE

In those halcyon years where the top wines are more valuable than a block of gold (e.g. 2010), it’s the value end of the spectrum that holds the interest for most of us. This consistently over-delivers in the quality to value ratio. Merlot dominant, ripe fl avours, smooth textures.

41840

CHÂTEAU L A L AGUNE HAUT-MÉDOC 2008

$79.00

CASE OF 6 $78.00 A BOTTLE 41629

CHÂTEAU BRANAIRE-DUCRU SAINT- JULIEN 2007

$95.00

CASE OF 6 $94.00 A BOTTLE 41189

CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE BARTON SAINT- JULIEN 2008

$96.00

CASE OF 6 $95.00 A BOTTLE 46203

CHÂTEAU CLIMENS BARSAC 2010

$99.00

CASE OF 6 $98.00 A BOTTLE 42630

CHÂTEAU L ASCOMBES MARGAUX 2009

$180.00

CASE OF 6 $179.00 A BOTTLE 42650

CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE BARTON SAINT- JULIEN 2009

$195.00

CASE OF 6 $194.00 A BOTTLE 43270

CHÂTEAU MONTROSE SAINT-ESTÈPHE 2009

$315.00

CASE OF 6 $314.00 A BOTTLE 41692

CHÂTEAU FIGEAC SAINT-ÉMILION 2009

$459.00

CASE OF 6 $458.00 A BOTTLE 46223

CHÂTEAU COS D’ESTOURNEL SAINT-ESTÈPHE 2005 $599.00 CASE OF 6 $598.00 A BOTTLE

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CHÂTEAU HAUT-BRION PESSAC LEOGNAN 2005 CASE OF 6 $1,599.00 A BOTTLE

$1,600.00

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PASQUA ROMEO AND JULIETS’ WALL VALENTINE’S DAY LIMITED EDITION PASSIMENTO ROSSO 2011 $19.99 GEORGES DUBOEUF SAINT-AMOUR 2011 $21.99 CHAMPAGNE PIPER-HEIDSIECK CUVÉE BRUT NV + GIFTBOX $49.99 CHAMPAGNE MOUTARD BRUT ROSÉ DE CUVAISON NV $54.99 GLENMORANGIE WATERMARK GIFTBOX 10-YEAR- OLD SINGLE MALT 700ML $69.99 BELVEDERE REVEALED GIFTBOX VODKA 750ML $64.99 STOKE BOMBER CRATE OF 6 x 650ML CRAFT BEERS $49.99

VAL DELLE ROSE

PASQUA VENETO

BRAND

SOAVE CLASSICO DOC 2012

$13.99 The Val delle Rose estate is located at Poggio la Mozza in southern Tuscany’s Maremma area, a beautiful coastal region that is home to great wines like Sassicia and Ornellaia. The southern part of Tuscany is dramatically different to the north, remaining relatively unspoilt.

When the Cecchi family first invested in Maremma in 1996, they started with a mere 25ha of poorly maintained vineyards, which they have assiduously replanted and replenished, adding on new vineyards to finally cover an impressive 90ha. Val delle Rose is the newest of their four properties, an on-site winery soon to be completed.

The Tuscan Maremma is one of the new frontiers of quality Italian viticulture, its climatic characteristics very favourable to cultivation.

From Maremma, the family produce Vermentino and Morellino di Scansano.

66096

CASE OF 6 $12.99 A BOTTLE One of Italy’s most important white varieties, this fine expression is the native Garganega blended with 20% Trebbiano di Soave. With a palate echoing golden apples and white peaches, it’s crisply fresh and a star with seafood or antipasto.

TERRELÍADE SICILIA

TIMPA GIADDA

GRILLO IGT 2012

$13.99

62845

Produced from Grillo, Sicily’s most distinguished white variety, with the fruit, spice, florals and mineral notes bound seamlessly together into an elegant whole. It’s remarkably full-bodied, with a generous endowment of personality and presence.

CECCHI TUSCANY

ORVIETO CLASSICO DOC 2012

$14.99

62308

CASE OF 6 $13.99 A BOTTLE This flies out the door, a crisp and aromatic white that proves highly popular over the summer months. With fresh stocks just landed, you can sit back and enjoy the fruit’s varietal fragrance and a structure and intensity that is quite delightful.

VAL DELLE ROSE

CECCHI

VERNACCIA DI SAN GIMIGNANO DOCG 2012

$18.99 VAL DELLE ROSE VA TUSCANY

LITORALE

VERMENTINO 2010

$19.99

62770

CASE OF 6 $18.99 A BOTTLE Incubated within the warm coastal climes of Maremma, this is 85% Vermentino fruit with a 15% boost of Sauvignon Blanc. Like some pleasure-seeking beach fanatic, Vermentino loves the heat, but needs a little sea breeze to keep the burn down and everything in check.

Aged in wood for nine months, this is soft and full, yet with a crisp backbone of refreshing acidity; it’s actually rather wonderful. Try it with fish, risotto or, even better, a bit of both.

62380

CASE OF 6 $17.99 A BOTTLE San Gimignano is a picturesque town in the heart of Tuscany, and this Vernaccia comes from vineyards located around the base of the hill it stands on. A crisp white wine with a delightfully perfumed, delicate nose and a lively, flavoursome palate.

SANTA MARGHERITA VALDADIGE

PINOT GRIGIO 2012

$21.99

62556

CASE OF 12 $20.99 A BOTTLE A crisp, dry white with Grigio’s characteristic light hues, this is dazzlingly clean, with intense aromas of ripe apples. Very personable, very versatile; in accompaniment to a wide variety of foods or flying solo, it’s a delight to imbibe.

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DOMAINE

ROMANIN

LAROCHE SOUTH OF FRANCE

$16.99 Domaine Romanin is located in Burgundy in the village of Fuissé, right at the heart of the famous vineyards of Pouilly-Fuissé, where the domaine’s Vervier Family are now into their fifth generation of winegrowing. Unsurprisingly, tradition plays a key part in Denis Vervier’s vinous strategies as he goes about crafting his exemplary and authentic expressions, with sustainable viticulture, manual harvesting, time-tested cellar techniques and scrupulous attention to detail all key components.

The vines are between 30 and 70 years old and enjoy a south/southeastern exposure that is highly conducive to ripening, with the clay and limestone soils typical of the region bestowing their own unique characteristics on the Chardonnay fruit via fruity and floral nuances.

There is, particularly with the blended Pouilly-Fuissés, a skill in the assemblage that sets this area of Burgundy apart.

DE LA CHEVALIÈRE

CHARDONNAY 2012 48572

CASE OF 6 $15.99 A BOTTLE Laroche’s mastery of Chardonnay shines through in this stylish, fruit-driven Languedoc-Roussillon.

Ripe stonefruit aromas exude spicy mineral notes onto a generously flavoured wine with a creamy texture and a persistent, citrus-edged finish.

GISSELBRECHT ALSACE

TRADITION

PINOT GRIS 2012

$19.99

47018

CASE OF 12 $18.99 A BOTTLE Our top-selling Gris, from what is arguably the variety’s spiritual home. Entry level this off-dry expression might be, but it still delivers superbly rich and spicy restraint and delicacy. We can barely keep it on the shelves these days, it’s so popular.

CHÂTEAU

MYLORD

ENTRE-DEUX-MERS

$18.99

BLANC 2012 41142

CASE OF 12 $17.99 A BOTTLE A 90% Sauvignon Blanc, 10% Semillon blend from Bordeaux. Beneath the aromatic, lime-infused bouquet, the palate has a fine vinous character and a fresh, crisply dry finish. Works well as an aperitif, or as an accompaniment to seafood.

HARVEST, DOMAINE ROMANIN

ORTAS

RASTEAU

CÔTES DU RHÔNE VILLAGES

$20.99 DOMAINE ROMANIN POUILLY-FUISSÉ TERROIR DE FUISSÉ 2012

$24.99

43732

CASE OF 12 $23.99 A BOTTLE

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Chardonnays from the south of Burgundy may not have the cachet of, say, Môntrachet in the north, but neither do they have the price tag.

Yet, as is clear from this thrilling expression, wines from the limestone soils of the Mâcon and from arguably its finest vineyards, those of Pouilly-Fuissé, can hold their heads high among their more noted cousins from the north. This deliciously buttery expression is a delightful balance of strength and sensitivity, integrating an elegantly restraining minerality into its hedonistic combination of honeysuckle, fruit and cream.

2008

43003

CASE OF 12 $19.99 A BOTTLE 70% Grenache, with the balance Rhône stalwarts Carignan and Cinsault. This glides gaily down with fruity exuberance, sumptuous bursts of juicy raspberries and darker berries, articulated with spice and truncated by finely-drawn acidic touches.

YVES CUILLERON RHÔNE

VIOGNIER 2011

$24.99

44346

CASE OF 12 $23.99 A BOTTLE The white grape of the northern Rhône and the variety behind Condrieu. This is a benchmark style and a must-buy for anyone into Viognier; rich, oily and channelling apricots, with a suave texture that could only be attributed to Viognier. Elegant.

FINCA NUEVA

FINCA NUEVA RIOJA

TEMPRANILLO 2011

$19.99 Finca Nueva is the younger sibling of Rioja’s highly respected and almost mythical Allende winery, the creation of one of Spain’s finest winemakers, Miguel Ángel de Gregorio, and his sister Mercedes. Finca Nueva was created as a device to shrug aside the constraints of Riojan tradition and allow the talented and influential Miguel Ángel a wider scope for his skills.

The winery is based on 20 hectares of vines in Briones that are not used for Allende. While the Allende wines are serious in nature – tannic wines derived from vines immersed in ironrich clay – the Finca Nueva expressions are fruitier and more immediately accessible, grown on largely calcareous soils and crafted with a new generation of wine drinkers in mind.

89814

CASE OF 6 $18.99 A BOTTLE Part of the Allende stable and 100% Tempranillo, a searingly modern Rioja with a silky succulence and super savouriness. Poured by glass tumbler in the tapas bars on Calle de Laurel, Logroño’s famous tapas street. Great value everyday wine.

MAS DE BAZÁN UTIEL-REQUENA

CRIANZA COUPAGE 2007

$16.99

81086

CASE OF 12 $15.99 A BOTTLE A bunch of big red varieties. The native Bobal brings a flex of acid muscle to the mix and some good deep colour, while the Tempranillo, Grenache, Merlot and Syrah provide a fl eshy, succulent balance with their plums, dark berries and spice.

HUERTA DE ALBALÁ CADIZ

BARBAZUL 2010

$14.99

88034

Cadiz is renowned for its sherries. Vicente Taberner, though, had a bolder vision, planting Syrah and local red varieties in the chalk soils. A blend of Tintilla de Rota, Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet, sweet spice and plush tannins. An impeccable, deeply-flavoured delight.

EMILIO MORO REGION

FINCA RESALSO 2010

$18.99 MIGUEL ÁNGEL DE GREGORIO

FINCA NUEVA RIOJA

RESERVA 2005

$24.99

89813

CASE OF 6 $23.99 A BOTTLE The jewel in the Finca Nueva crown, the Reserva is produced entirely from Tempranillo fruit, with the wine matured for 24 months in French barriques, bottled unfiltered and bottle aged prior to release.

It is an approachable, easy-drinking red, fruity in nature and dominated by soft cherry and plum characters touched with vanillan nuances. Signs off with a lingering, velvet-lined finish.

87754

CASE OF 12 $17.99 A BOTTLE The Tempranillo fruit is from Emilio’s Resalso vineyard; the nose displays cherry and berryfruit with a nice whiff of vanilla in the background. Polished and elegant, this is a nicely rounded, smoothly approachable red with a bright fruit presence.

CEPA 21

HITO

RIBERA DEL DUERO

$19.99

2009 87752

The third generation of the Moro family have sidestepped the old world charm to be found in Emilio Moro’s top cuvées and pushed the boundaries out to create a more modern style. Tempranillo fruit, new American oak, it’s fruit driven, silky, seductive.

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TIM ADAMS

CLARE VALLEY

PINOT GRIS 2013

This family owned and operated winery is located in South Australia’s Clare Valley, with its wines produced exclusively from Clare Valley fruit.

Tim Adams began his career in 1975 as a cellar hand at the Stanley Wine Company, mentored there by revered Australian wine industry pioneer Mick Knappstein and rising by 1982 to the position of winemaker.

In 1985 Tim and his wife, Pam Goldsack, formed a partnership with local coopers Bill and Jill Wray. In 1986 the first wines under the Adams and Wray label were released, but the following year the partnership was dissolved, with Tim and Pam taking full control of the renamed Tim Adams Wines.

In the ensuing decades Tim Adams Wines have, via much hard work and dedication, emerged as one of Clare Valley’s leading producers, with Tim still at the helm as chief winemaker and owner. The wines are characterised by their elegance and sense of place, and they are the regular recipients of global awards and accolades.

$19.99

23411

CASE OF 6 $18.99 A BOTTLE Clothed in copper tones, this exudes apricot, pear and lychee augmented by a whiff of spice. The offdry palate has a viscous, nicely weighted feel that complements perfectly the seductive fruit flavours and finely judged citrus finish.

TIM ADAMS

CLARE VALLEY

THE FERGUS 2010

$19.99

23412

CASE OF 6 $18.99 A BOTTLE Smart blend of Grenache, Tempranillo, Mourvèdre and Shiraz matured for 18 months in oak barrels.

Medium bodied, the persistent cherry, plum and violet flavours are underscored by spicy nuances and suaved up by a sensually silky mouthfeel.

TIM ADAMS

CLARE VALLEY

SHIRAZ 2010

$24.99

23413

CASE OF 6 $23.99 A BOTTLE A blend of vineyards, matured for 24 months in seasoned American oak barrels. Its cerise-tinged hues usher in classic spice-impregnated aromas of cassis, violet and blueberry. Nicely integrated and showing good balance, it’s rich and long in flavour.

TIM ADAMS

TIM ADAMS

CLARE VALLEY

CABERNET MALBEC 2008

TIM ADAMS

CLARE VALLEY

THE ABERFELDY 2009

$44.99

23416

CASE OF 6 $43.99 A BOTTLE Tim Adams’ flagship Shiraz is an artfully executed combination of power and finesse, due in part to the low-yielding, 100-year-old vines it is derived from. Deeply, vibrantly magenta in colour, it boasts a rich bouquet of cherry, berry, plum and chocolate embellished by nutmeg and vanilla notes. The palate is brimming with dark fruit flavours, seamlessly entwined with oak and nuanced by supple tannins and a languid, savoury finish. It will respond well to some cellar time.

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$24.99

23414

CASE OF 6 $23.99 A BOTTLE The addition of 20% Malbec has provided this class Clare Valley red with complexity and a spicy edge to the nose and palate. The wine is dominated by aromas and flavours of ripe plum coloured by subtle touches of mulberry, violet and vanillin oak.

TIM ADAMS

CLARE VALLEY

RESERVE TEMPRANILLO 2008

$34.99

23415

CASE OF 6 $33.99 A BOTTLE This delightfully poised Italian varietal dispenses ripe, juicy black cherries and soft summer fruits via its aromatic nose. The artfully integrated palate offers lush fruit flavours bearing hints of nutmeg, all wrapped in an elegantly smooth mouthfeel.

EACH MONTH, FROM THE HUNDREDS OF WINES SUBMIT TED TO US, THE GLENGARRY TASTING PANEL SELECTS OUR TOP TEN WINES

1

Lake Chalice MARLBOROUGH

Pinot Gris 2013

$16.99

2

Fairhall Downs HUGO 2010 BARREL FERMENTED

$21.99

13652

Sauvignon Blanc 16321

CASE OF 12 $15.99 A BOTTLE

CASE OF 12 $20.99 A BOTTLE

The Chalice boys sit atop the heap, with their rich, rounded Gris the recent recipient of a Pure Gold at the 2013 Air NZ Wine Awards, taking home as well both the Pinot Gris and Open White Wine trophies.

Single vineyard, barrel fermented, with concentrated citrus and tropical flavours enhanced by herbaceous nuances and touches of oak. Lovely textures, great depth of fruit and a bright, clean finish.

3

Kate Radburnd BERRY BLUSH HAWKES BAY

Rosé 2013

$16.99

4

Grower’s Mark TANSLEY ROAD GISBORNE

Oaked Chardonnay 2013

$17.99

11566

10877

CASE OF 12 $15.99 A BOTTLE

CASE OF 12 $16.99 A BOTTLE

Light on its feet, this Bay rosé boasts red berry and strawberry characters embellished by subtle florals and spicy notes, the ripe, fruity flavours given a boost by the smartly fresh finish.

If you’re a fan of creamy-textured Chards threaded with enticing tropical fruit and nuanced with butterscotch, you’ll be loving this. Rich, ripe and elegantly integrated, it signs out on a cleansing citrus note.

5

Craggy Range TE KAHU

2011

$22.99

6

Quartz Reef CENTRAL OTAGO

Pinot Gris 2012

$24.99

11355

17234

CASE OF 12 $21.99 A BOTTLE

CASE OF 6 $23.99 A BOTTLE

Craggy’s smart take on a French classic is done to perfection, the rich abundant black fruits dancing on your tongue held in check by fine, balanced tannins.

Elegantly buoyant, with a sustained savoury finish.

Off the company’s biodynamically-certified Bendigo vineyard, QR’s Gris mingles Nashi pear and stonefruit characters with almond and spice. The opulent, viscous mouthfeel is countered by dash of mineral.

7

Seresin MARLBOROUGH

Chardonnay 2011

$24.99

8

Church Road McDONALD HAWKES BAY

Merlot 2011

$26.99

18622

15253

CASE OF 12 $23.99 A BOTTLE

CASE OF 6 $25.99 A BOTTLE

Full malo and plenty of barrel action align exquisitely with the cool Marlborough fruit to unleash a wine of style, class, complexity and grace. With its rich, nutty flavours and silky textures, this is one of our greats.

Rich mocha and chocolate characters, wonderful textures and a suave complexity. The lush mouthfeel is underscored by firm, spicy tannins and a lengthy savoury finish. Trophy and Pure Gold at the Air NZs.

9

Villa Maria PRIVATE BIN EAST COAST

Arneis 2012

$12.99

19633

10

Mills Reef RESERVE HAWKES BAY

Chardonnay 2012

$19.99

14519

CASE OF 6 $11.99 A BOTTLE

CASE OF 12 $18.99 A BOTTLE

Italy’s aromatic Arneis variety has settled in well; this delicately poised expression displays notes of mandarin, almond and honeysuckle, and a lingering, softly dry finish. Great alternative to Sauvignon.

Stonefruit and citrus infused with mealy and spicy oak characters. The creamy, generously flavoured palate is balanced by a burst of citrus on the long, refreshing, elegant finish. Very good value.

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CHARDONNAY (ALCOHOL-REMOVED)

$9.99

94933

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$9.99

94931

EDENVALE

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$9.99

94932

EDENVALE

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$9.99

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15022

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FLIGHT PINOT GRIS 2013 (LIGHT-ALCOHOL)

$13.99

15167

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$13.99

10268

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4-PACK

$8.99

10840

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4-PACK

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$19.99

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