February 2021 Wineletter

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TONY AND MONIKA JAKICEVICH

The Glengarry Story Monika Jakicevich, our Matriarch and Family Treasure, turns 90 this month. As we’re looking at women in wine, we thought it only appopriate that we kick things off with a few words from the woman herself, back in the day a driver of tractors, runner of shops and wrangler of children. She may be about to crack 90, but be warned: you still need to keep your wits about you when in her presence!

‘Growing up in Herne Bay in the 1940s with a big family that included five brothers and one sister was a friendly, sheltered, safe environment where people talked to each other on the street. My father, James, was a founding member of the Yugoslav Club, and belonged to its associated sports club. We mingled with many other Croatians.

‘It was there that I met Tony in 1950, and we married in 1952. Tony’s father, Joseph, had just established Glengarry Wines and opened his first wine shop on Jervois Road, where it is still trading today. Tony and I lived at the family vineyard on Glengarry Rd in Oratia, West Auckland, making a living from growing beans, and eventually strawberries, which became the main game from 1955 onwards. This sustained us as there was no money in wine in those days. It wasn’t until the 1970s that we saw its popularity increase, which led to the arrival of more Glengarry stores.

‘Tony was held in great respect, not least by his kids, who were always there helping.

With six children, life was busy, and with crops and winemaking it was all hands on deck. We got by on very little, knowing we could make ends meet. It’s a different world today, by golly. We tried many ways to get ahead, and there were plenty of failures, but we gave everything our best, with the faith that it would all work out.

‘My children have had many opportunities in life, working in the wine industry, and it has given me great satisfaction to see those that chose to get involved in the family business contribute in the ways best-suited to their skills. There has always been a big pool of candidates, there currently being 27 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. I believe you can achieve anything when you put your mind to it and give it your best. While I don’t know what the future holds, I certainly hope the business perseveres and grows as more opportunities unfold for my family.

‘I never forget the simple traditions of life; they are important, whether it be gathering together for festive occasions or just going around to visit your mum or grandmother on a Sunday. Hint, hint.’

M. R. M. Jakicevich

WOMEN IN WINE | M ARLBOROUGH

In an industry traditionally dominated by men, Jules Taylor is one of New Zealand’s original pioneers putting a female stamp on things, and a genuine breath of fresh air. She has long maintained an ethos of making high quality, affordable wines to be consumed and enjoyed rather than stashed away in cellars.

Born and bred in Marlborough, Jules grew up in the time when that region’s Sauvignon Blanc was wowing the world and setting a Kiwi benchmark. Perhaps inevitable, then, that she would end up with a career pursuing that line. Following a postgraduate course in winemaking and viticulture, winemaking OE in Italy and Australia and winemaking duties at a number of high profile Marlborough estates, she took the plunge in 2001 and established Jules Taylor Wines with husband George Elworthy.

Led from the front by their superb Sauvignon Blanc, the entire portfolio has since collected many awards. Jules: ‘We source grapes from vineyards in the Wairau and Awatere Valleys; well, not so much vineyards as back corners of vineyards, rises and hollows and bits of vineyards.’ Still family-owned and operated in Marlborough by Jules and George, Jules Taylor Wines is now an internationallyrecognised wine brand with a global network of loyal fans.

Jules Taylor This talented winemaker boasts a devoted following across the globe

J U L E S TAY LO R SAUVIGNON BL ANC 2020 $21.99 13463 PINOT GRIS 2020 $21.99 13075 CHARDONNAY 2020 $21.99 13078 THE JULES ROSÉ 2020 $21.99 13695 PINOT NOIR 2019 $30.99 15324 OTQ SINGLE VINEYARD SAUVIGNON BL ANC 2018 $30.99 14475 OTQ SINGLE VINEYARD ROSÉ 2020 $30.99 14499 OTQ SINGLE VINEYARD PINOT NOIR 2019 $39.99 14472 OTQ SINGLE VINEYARD CHARDONNAY 2018 $40.99 14479

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WOMEN IN WINE | CHILE

In the vanguard of South America’s high-achieving winemakers

Andrea León The Chilean wine industry has undergone much change in the last fifteen to twenty years, its evolution not dissimilar to that of New Zealand’s. Over this time, Chile has made a name for itself on the world stage, recognised for wines sitting at both the value and the premium ends of the market. 20 years ago, the concept of women working high-level roles in wine, particularly in the context of Chile’s patriarchally-inclined society, would have been unthinkable. Andrea León Iriate studied agricultural engineering in Santiago, where she double majored in economics and oenology & viticulture. She eventually left Chile to gain vinous experience in America, Europe and New Zealand.

On her return, Andrea worked at Santa Helena in Colchagua before joining Lapostolle in 2005 as the on-site winemaker for Clos Apalta. In 2020 she took charge of the technical and winemaking operations for Domaines Bournet-Lapostolle, a demanding job that involves extended periods of time apart from family. Lapostolle was founded by Alexandra Marnier Lapostolle, great-granddaughter of the creator of Grand Marnier, and her husband Cyril de Bournet. In 2005 their iconic wine, Clos Apalta, made history as the first and, to date, only South American wine to be ranked No.1 in Wine Spectator’s celebrated Top 100 Wines.

L A P O S TO L L E GR AND SELECTION CHARDONNAY 2018 90598 GR AND SELECTION CARMENÈRE 2018 90597 GR AND SELECTION CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2017 90548 LE ROUGE RED BLEND 2015 90595 CUVÉE ALEX ANDRE CARMENÈRE 2016 90596

93215

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L APOSTOLLE DOUBLE DISTILLED PISCO

$20.99 $20.99 $20.99 $26.99 $37.99

700ML $87.00

WOM EN I N W I N E | C H A M PAG N E

Caroline Latrive became the winemaker (or as the Champagne region would have it, the chef de cave) at Ayala in 2011. In her role, she is responsible for maintaining absolute consistency in style and quality. Ayala was established in 1860 and purchased in 2005 by Bollinger. Growing up in Reims, Caroline’s father was an oenologist and her grandfather was a grape grower; he went on to become president of a Wine Growers’ Association. While champagne is well and truly in her veins, Caroline herself never envisaged that she would end up as a chef de cave.

While she was studying in Reims, Caroline was one of only five women in a class of 23, whereas today, just over 60% of those in Reims are female. Upon completing her education, she worked for a period at Bollinger before moving to assist her father in his business. When he sold up, Caroline opted to increase her qualifications before returning to Bollinger. With expertise in quality control under her belt, she was asked to oversee Ayala through its purchase in 2005, which subsequently led to her appointment to her current role. Ayala’s recent evolution with Caroline at the helm – combined with Bollinger’s expertise and financial backing – is producing some of its best wines ever.

Caroline Latrive Following the family obsession to the cellars of Aÿ

C H A M PA G N E AYA L A BRUT MAJEUR NV 40391 ROSÉ MAJEUR NV 40392

$69.99 $79.99

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WOMEN IN WINE | ALSACE

MANAGING DIRECTOR CÉLINE MEYER AND WINEMAKER ISABELLE MEYER

Isabelle Meyer Shaping the fif th generation of the family business When it comes to aromatic wines, no one does it better than the inhabitants of Alsace.

Founded in 1854 by Aloyse Meyer, the organic and biodynamic Josmeyer is the jewel in our Alsatian range. The Meyer family operate at the highest level, producing dazzling aromatic wines with an artistry and purity others can only aspire to. Isabelle Meyer is the current head of winemaking, responsible for the vinification and blending of the cuvées. She has qualifications in viticulture and oenology and joined the winery in 1994. She is also a member of the family board and works with her father, Jean Meyer, to cultivate the local market.

The Josmeyer domaine covers 25 hectares, five of which are on the slopes of the Grand Cru vineyards Brand and Hengst. Their superb starting point is a Pinot Gris that sets the benchmark, the wine you really hope anyone who intends to make Pinot Gris tastes at some stage.

Deliciously textured peach and honey characters travel in a seamless arc across your taste buds.

From there on in, the Grand Cru wines are simply sublime, a lesson in precision and balance.

In our most recent shipment we were lucky to have secured small parcels of their Vendange Tardive and Selection de Grains Nobles, some of the finest sweet wines in the world.

JOSME YER PINOT GRIS 2018 $34.00 46528 GR AND CRU BR AND RIESLING 2017 $89.99 46511 GR AND CRU HENGST RIESLING 2015 $89.99 46510 GR AND CRU HENGST GEWÜR ZTR AMINER 2011 $89.99 46517 GEWÜRZTR AMINER VENDANGE TARDIVE 2017 $99.00 46522 GEWÜRZTR AMINER SÉLECTION DE GR AINS NOBLES 1995 $ 199.00 46523

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NELSON

As a wine region, Nelson has for a long time resided in the shadow of Marlborough. Steven Spurrier called it home to New Zealand’s finest aromatics, although originally it was the Chardonnay and Pinot Noir expressions that the region was recognised for. The relatively mild maritime climate combined with an excess of sunshine hours provides a good degree of fruit purity, with production small but quality high.

Nelson is the source of elegant and complex Chardonnay, restrained, mineral-infused Sauvignon Blanc, fragrant Pinot Noir and a rich variety of aromatic wines. There are two significant sub-regions, Moutere and the Waimea Plains.

Middle-Earth

Tapping into New Zealand’s Sunshine Central As a child, Rob Grey moved to Brightwater in Nelson’s Tasman district from Southland, and in 1996 he began the transferral of the family property from dairy farm to vineyards. Initially providing premium-quality fruit for brands such as Kim Crawford and Craggy Range, in 2011 Rob’s daughter Kylie and her husband Ryan O’Connell moved back to Brightwater, where together with Rob they launched Middle-Earth Wines.

Middle-Earth is accredited 100% sustainable, with a producing area that totals more than 50 hectares across various blocks and lies in the confluence of two rivers. The ancient alluvial soils are stony and free-draining with layered river silts. Expert vineyard management is aided by computer-controlled, drip-fed water when required. Sheep are used for grass and weed control. High sunshine hours and the cool, clear skies of autumn provide a slow ripening period that helps to retain the vibrant varietal flavours.

Rob acts as a travelling ambassador for the brand and continues to oversee vineyard operations, while winemaking duties are undertaken by Trudy Shield, who arrived from a 13-year stint with Nelson’s Waimea Estate and harvests in Australia, France and Italy.

M I D D L E -E A R T H NELSON 10822 NELSON 13863 NELSON 11591 NELSON 11493 NELSON 14533

SAUVIGNON BL ANC 2020 PINOT GRIS 2020 CHARDONNAY 2019 PINOT MEUNIER ROSÉ 2020 PINOT NOIR 2020

$16.99 $16.99 $19.99 $19.99 $23.99

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ARGENTINA

90780

HUARPE

TAYMENTE MALBEC 2019

$23.99

| CASE OF 12 $22.99 A BOTTLE

A wonderfully forward nose of ripe red fruits, cherry and subtle spicy notes. With 10-12 months spent in old barrels, the integration is superb, the palate round and delicate with excellent length.

90700

ACHAVALFERRER MALBEC 2018

$30.99

Mendoza

Achaval-Ferrer’s entry-level Malbec is potent, silky, fresh and floral, with vivid blackberry, raspberry and plum characters, notes of violet, smooth, rounded tannins, a touch of minerality.

90648

RENACER

Argentina’s most significant wine-producing region, Mendoza accounts for almost two-thirds of the country’s production. Located in the eastern foothills of the Andes, vineyards are planted at some of the highest altitudes in the world, with the average site located 600–1100 metres above sea level. While historically known for its value-oriented offerings, the Argentine industry now produces some of the greatest fine wines in the world. Many of these are derived from high altitude vineyards, in a style that breaks with the traditional juicy and fruit-forward image of the region’s most planted variety, Malbec. While Malbec still dominates, other varietals are on the rise, including Cabernet Sauvignon and the variety on everyone’s lips, Cabernet Franc. With its continental climate and semi-arid conditions, the ability to access water from mountain rivers has been critical in making viticulture in a desert possible at all.

90644

RENACER

PUNTO FINAL CABERNET FRANC RESERVA 2017

$27.99

RENACER PUNTO FINAL MALBEC ROSÉ 2020 $14.99 90663 RENACER PUNTO FINAL MALBEC 2019 $15.99 90642

$15.99

RENACER

CASE OF 6 14.99 A BOTTLE

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| CASE OF 6 $26.99 A BOTTLE

Boutique, eco-friendly winery, the vines irrigated with water from melted Andean snows. This has a lovely touch of green pepper to the juicy red fruits. Rich and textural with a lingering finish.

PUNTO FINAL CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2019

Matured for six months in French oak, one sniff and you know you’re dealing with a singularly varietal Cabernet Sauvignon.

A 10% introduction of Cabernet Franc fruit to the blend contributes a delightful lift to the aromatics and emphasises the fresh plum and cherry flavours.

| CASE OF 12 $29.99 A BOTTLE

NEW ZEALAND

Hawkes Bay

19822

WAIANA ESTATE INDIAN SUMMER ROSÉ 2020

With viticulture having taken root here in 1851, Hawkes Bay has been a significant force in the evolution of the New Zealand wine industry. The list of pioneers includes Mission Estate, Te Mata, Vidal, Taradale (now Church Road) and Glenvale (now Esk Valley). This is a vast region, with 1.4 million hectares spread along 350km of Pacific coastline. Over thousands of years, the valleys and terraces that provide the region’s diversity were formed as the four main rivers moved, leaving behind everything from limestone sands to free-draining gravels. These two soil types favour the key varieties for the Bay, Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon, with forays into the hillsides also finding a welcoming home for Syrah.

$20.99

Boutique, family-owned rosé specialist in the Tukituki Valley. Pale-hued and just off-dry, this displays good weight and texture. A refreshing minerality sees it just the thing for summer.

19286

TRINITY HILL SYRAH 2019

$18.99

A blend of Gimblett Gravels and Bridge Pa fruit, the spicy dark fruit characters embellished by a supple tannin structure and floral notes from the touch of Viognier. Good value Syrah.

19151

TE MATA

ESTATE VINEYARDS CHARDONNAY 2019

13447

BROOKFIELDS

$21.99

ROBERTSON PINOT GRIS 2020

Established in the early 1890s, Te Mata is one of our ground-breaking pioneers. The entry-level Estate Vineyards Chardonnay has changed in style, and more than ever takes a nod from its minerally-styled big brother, Elston. Very approachable, with a lovely delicacy and impeccable balance rarely seen at this price level.

$17.99

A vivacious, aromatic palate and lively acidity, with delicate notes of pear, peach, honeysuckle and spice. Its dry style is offset by sweet fruit and fresh, vibrant flavours.

BROOKFIELDS SUN-DRIED MALBEC 2019 $22.99 10841 PASK MERLOT 2018 $20.99 16032

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Value Deals MUD HOUSE 14687

MARLBOROUGH

SAUVIGNON BLANC 2020

12480

PONUI ISLAND

EXILED PINOT GRIS 2019

$12.99

$25.99

Aromatic notes of grapefruit and guava on a crisply vibrant palate. Green bean and tropical fruit characters merge with a zesty grapefruit acidity, delivering a juicy, refreshing presence and a lip-smacking finish.

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

DASHWOOD

PEREGRINE

12181

MARLBOROUGH

SAUVIGNON BLANC 2020

17112

NORMALLY $32.99

C E N T R A L O TAG O

PINOT GRIS 2020

$13.99

$26.99

Weighed down only by the excessive amount of awards it has gathered over the years, the Dashwood is one of our best. A touch of mineral in amongst the punchy gooseberry and passionfruit groves.

Cool fermented fruit from the Cromwell Basin. Stonefruit and pear aromas are edged with mineral notes, an off-dry palate explodes with tropical flavours edged with grapefruit and quietened by firm acid.

NGA WAKA

BRANCOTT ESTATE

15853

MARTINBOROUGH

SAUVIGNON BLANC 2020

$16.99

NORMALLY $19.99

15016

MARLBOROUGH

BRUT CUVÉE NV

$11.99

NORMALLY $15.99

Nga Waka produce an attractive line of food-friendly Sauvignon Blanc wines, with passionfruit and capsicum varietal characters enlivened by an underlying mineral presence.

A sparkling blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir fruit. Freshly elegant, with a creamy, textural palate balancing the acidity, distinctive citrus characters and a long, clean mineral finish.

BROOKFIELDS

TOSTI

H AW K E S B AY

BERGMAN CHARDONNAY 2019

I T A LY

$17.99

PROSECCO DOC NV $16.99 CASE OF 6 $15.99 A BOTTLE

A Kiwi classic, Peter Robertson’s Bergman Chardonnay is consistently superb yet still ultra-affordable. Rich, elegant, creamy and versatile, this is one of New Zealand’s best-value Chardonnays.

Tosti are big producers of sparkling prosecco wines. The ideal aperitif, with its delicate bouquet of apple, pear and citrus and crisp, light palate.

Fresh and fruity flavours are enhanced by a balancing swirl of mineral.

CHURCH ROAD

QUARTZ REEF

14151

15074

H AW K E S B AY

ESTATE CHARDONNAY 2019 CASE OF 6 $15.99 A BOTTLE

62813

17230

C E N T R A L O TAG O

MÉTHODE TRADITIONNELLE BRUT NV

$16.99

$29.99

Historic winery with roots that run more than a century deep. The entry level Chardonnay is a complex, multi-layered wine with subtle citrus, mineral, melon, fig and hazelnut notes overlaid with a mealy complexity.

Produced entirely in-house from vineyard to bottling. this sets a benchmark for Kiwi sparklers with its delicate aromatic presence, a stylish robustness underpinning the long flavours and cool, creamy acidity.

KUMEU RIVER

DRAPPIER

KUMEU

ESTATE CHARDONNAY 2019 $31.99 CASE OF 12 $29.99 A BOTTLE 18209

Kumeu River’s glowing global reputation is drawn from their wondrous ways with Chardonnay. The Estate boasts pristine fruit, showing a touch of minerality to the creamy peach and butterscotch characters.

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MAN O’ WAR

43565

C H A M PA G N E

CARTE D’OR BRUT NV

$44.99

Exponents of organic and traditional practices, Drappier are considered the finest boutique producer in the Côtes des Bar region. Unfiltered and with a reduced dosage, this is imbued with elegance and authenticity.

Value Deals LAKE CHALICE 13696

MARLBOROUGH

THE NEST PINOT NOIR 2018

GRANT BURGE 23860

BAROSSA

BAROSSA INK SHIRAZ 2018

$15.99

$16.99

A soft, full palate, well balanced acidity, supple tannins and flavours that linger. Spicy plum and cherry dominate the palate, which is supported by fine grained oak tannins and nuances of red currant and forest floor.

A deeply vivid purple-red in colour, the palate delivering tremendous density. Characters of plum, raspberry and dark cherry are nuanced with chocolate, coffee and spice notes. Rich, and sensually full-bodied.

DEVIL’S STAIRCASE

ST HALLETT

19341

C E N T R A L O TAG O

PINOT NOIR 2020

27852

BAROSSA

FAITH SHIRAZ 2019

$23.99

$19.99

Rockburn’s stylish second label Pinot Noir is a dizzying blend of plums, blueberries and dark cherries, tempting spices and alluring earthen notes. Great Central Otago drinking for a very reasonable outlay.

St Hallett are acknowledged globally as a Barossan benchmark. Ripe plum and berry notes show hints of chocolate and cinnamon on a silky palate of lingering fruit flavours seasoned with vibrant spicy notes.

TE KAIRANGA

MOUNT RIDGE

19097

MARTINBOROUGH

ESTATE PINOT NOIR 2018

16034

NORMALLY $22.99

H AW K E S B AY

MERLOT 2020 CASE OF 6 $10.99 A BOTTLE

$24.99

$12.99

From the heart of Pinot Noir-friendly Martinborough. A fragrant bouquet of berry, cherry and plum displays a touch of spice, while on the palate succulent fruit integrates seamlessly with oak and supple tannins.

A soft and concentrated Merlot exhibiting aromas of dark cherry and mocha spice. The sleek palate is medium-weighted with fine tannins, offering flavoursome lines of blackcurrant, liquorice and dried herb.

MARTINBOROUGH VINEYARDS

EMILIANA

13745

90757

CHILE

$25.99

ADOBE RESERVA CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2019 $14.99 CASE OF 12 $13.99 A BOTTLE

A bold nose of earth, cherry and berry, with hints of mushroom and toasty oak. The wonderfully succulent, spice-accented palate displays tiers of soft fruit flavours wrapped in a silky texture framed by firm acid.

Brilliantly balanced, with a fresh and fruity nose, notes of cherry mixing with some subtle smoky tones. The palate features approachable silky tannins to create a juicy, easy-drinking wine with a moderate structure.

SADDLEBACK

BABICH

17120

TE TERA PINOT NOIR 2018

C E N T R A L O TAG O

PINOT NOIR 2018 CASE OF 6 $24.99 A BOTTLE

10658

H AW K E S B AY

MERLOT CABERNET 2018

$25.99

$15.99

A drink-now, fruit-driven Pinot Noir from A-list producers Peregrine.

Bursting with floral notes and redcurrant aromas, it’s opulently juicy, with spice-edged characters of raspberry and wild strawberry.

Excellent early-drinking Hawkes Bay red blend, the ripe and juicy Merlot fruit augmented with structure from the Cabernet Sauvignon and a burst of colour and fruit courtesy of a touch of Malbec.

ROCKBURN

CRAGGY RANGE

15975

C E N T R A L O TAG O

PINOT NOIR 2019

11212

NORMALLY $18.99

H AW K E S B AY

TE KAHU 2018

$38.99

$24.99

Rockburn’s minimal handling approach delivers pure Central Otago: an expressive nose and deeply-fruited palate displaying vibrant notes of succulent cherry, rich mocha and silky tannins. Finishes long.

Superb single vineyard red blend. Notes of cassis, plum, rosemary and cedar entice as the rich Gimblett Gravels fruit warms the palate with youthful, finely-textured tannins that surge to a long, dry finish

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C H A M PAG N E

Philipponnat The Philipponnat family have been cultivating the soils of Champagne for almost 500 years. In the 16th century they were winegrowers and merchants, supplying the court of Louis XIV. From their 18th-Century cellars, the family produce distinctive, full-bodied, Pinot Noir-dominated expressions. Included in their estate is the legendary wall-enclosed Clos des Goisses vineyard, arguably the region’s finest, from where they produce their most powerful champagnes. With a strong emphasis on conservation and sustainability, natural methods are employed to work the soil, involving hoeing by hand and ploughing with horses. Always vintaged and very lightly dosed, their richly expressive, highly individual wines are characterized by incredible length and body. Family control is in the hands of chef de cave Charles Philipponnat, who has been running things since 2000. With careful vision, skill and attention to detail, Charles is redefining his family’s champagne house in a steady return to its former glory days.

SPARKLING 85010

FREIXENET

CORDON NEGRO BRUT CAVA NV

$13.99

The world’s top-selling sparkling wine, Cordon Negro is a crisply fresh and dry cava. Vivacious and elegant, with zesty citrus flavours licking around the edges of the bready richness.

88051

PERELADA

BRUT RESERVA CAVA NV

$14.99

A-list Spanish sparkler, the smoky minerality of the citrus fruit delivering an aristocracy that’s hard to go past. Lively, zesty, slightly floral and deliciously dry. Remarkable value.

67645

CANTI

ORGANIC PROSECCO DOC

43530

PHILIPPONNAT BLANC DE NOIRS EXTRA BRUT 2014

$120.00

One vintage and one variety, Pinot Noir.

Fermentation of the base wine in oak, seven years on lees, the dosage only 4.25gm. A rare and exquisite champagne produced in small quantities, it’ll benefit from some cellaring.

43510

ROYALE RÉSERVE BRUT NV $76.99 CASE OF 6 69.99 A BOTTLE

43511

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ROYALE RÉSERVE ROSÉ BRUT NV $94.99

$19.99

Intense and fruity, with a vibrant aromatic hint of florals and apples. A fresh, balanced palate with a light note of sweet almond and a delicate mineral edge.

17230

QUARTZ REEF

MÉTHODE TRADITIONNELLE

BRUT NV

$29.99 This methode sets a benchmark for Kiwi sparkling wines with its delicate aromatic presence, a stylish robustness underpinning the long flavours and cool, creamy acidity.

a summer of Six great rosés to beat the heat 78211

MATEUS

Pink!

15272

ROSÉ

ALPHA DOMUS

THE COLLECTION ROSÉ 2020

PORTUGAL

HAWKES BAY

$11.99

$16.99

The gently effervescent, seductively fresh Mateus rosé engages with the modern preference for a drier tipple. An intense but elegant bouquet with all the exuberance of a young wine. Well worth a revisit.

Aromatics of sweet spring blossom and juicy red fruits augment the delicate interplay of plum and red apple sweetness on the palate. Softly textured, fresh and mouthwatering, with flavours that linger.

44700

ALTERA

13078

GRENACHE ROSÉ 2019 LANGUEDOC

JULES TAYLOR

THE JULES ROSÉ 2020 MARLBOROUGH

$14.99

$21.99

CASE OF 6

$13.99

A BOTTLE

A Grenache rosé from the Languedoc-Roussillon region in the South of France, this is a pale salmon in colour with aromatics of white flowers, grapefruit and nuances of honey. Lovely lingering finish.

12246

A beautiful rosé bursting with summer fruits. Dry, delicate and delicious, this is fresh on the palate, the succulent raspberry and pomegranate flavours augmented with notes of strawberry and cream.

THE NED

11175

PINOT ROSÉ 2020 MARLBOROUGH

RABBIT RANCH ROSÉ 2020

CENTRAL OTAGO

$16.99

$21.99

A classic bouquet of summer berries and cream with a dash of spice. The vibrant palate is dominated by a mouthful of ripe, soft berryfruit flavours enhanced by a creamy texture and a bright, vivacious finish.

A nose replete with fresh, floral candied notes from the lightly pressed Pinot Noir grapes. The refreshingly dry palate allows the delicate fruit and classic cool climate mineral acidity to shine through.

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MARLBOROUGH

ZEPHYR

PINOT GRIS 2019

$19.99|

An aromatic nose of fresh pear and spice, with notes of cinnamon and apple appearing on the palate. Offers pristine pertness, poise and precision, with an alluring touch of sweetness.

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Aromatics There is a group of white wines, made from grapes containing high levels of organic compounds known as terpenes, that are classified as ‘aromatic’. Terpenes are responsible for enticing floral aromas evoking the scents of rose petal or orange blossom.

With something like a Gewürztraminer, they jump out of the glass, while with a semi-aromatic variety such as Pinot Gris, it depends on the source of the fruit as to how enveloping the nose will be. Classic aromatic wines include Riesling, Viognier, Gewürztraminer and Muscat. They are produced in a variety of weights and textures and, stylistically, range from bone-dry, containing no natural sweetness, to off-dry styles that display hints of natural residual sugar. If the grapes have been left for late harvest or affected by botrytis, the wines can be intensely sweet. The dry and medium-dry styles tend to be lighter-bodied, with lower alcohol and higher acidity, making them ideal as aperitifs and superb partners to a wide selection of foods.

CENTRAL OTAGO

MT DIFFICULTY PINOT GRIS 2019

$21.99|

Stonefruits to the fore, languorously and liberally sprinkled across a palate of creamy richness that leads to a long, taut, grapefruitaccented finish. One of the best.

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CONTRAPUNTO RIAS BAIXAS

ALBARIÑO 2019

$23.99

| CASE OF 12 $22.99 A BOTTLE

From Spain’s green northern region of RíasBaixas, home to the Albariño grape. Offering fine floral, citrus and herbal aromas, the palate is generous and fruity with refreshing acidity.

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ROCKBURN

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LOVEBLOCK

CENTRAL OTAGO

$30.99|

MARLBOROUGH GEWÜRZTRAMINER 2020

Vibrant aromas of apricot and mandarin, the delicious mineral-flinty edge underlining a palate of lively tangerine and lime notes.

$19.99|

Kim and Erica Crawford produce their premium, terroir-focused expressions from elevated vines high in the Awatere Valley. This has a distinctly Gewürz nose, with exotic musk, melon and lychee notes, the palate exploding with rich, sweet fruit. It dries out beautifully in an adroit combination of alcohol and acidity.

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TIGERMOTH RIESLING 2017

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PEGASUS BAY WAIPARA VALLEY

RIESLING 2017

$29.99|

Waipara’s benchmark winery. Bright notes of mandarin, lime and nectarine with a tropical overlay. A steely, refreshing mineral edge plays foil to the pure fruit flavours.

Chardonnay One of the world’s great wines, Chardonnay is the variety behind the famed white wines of Burgundy. Often referred to as the winemaker’s wine, it generally flourishes in a variety of situations, producing wonderful fruit that is evocative of the terroir, without the pungent thiols exhibited by Sauvignon Blanc or the racy acidity of Riesling. Chardonnay provides a relatively neutral canvas for winemakers, one with many variables: the type of yeast, lees stirring, use of barrel, size of barrel, type of barrel, time in barrel, temperature in barrel, no barrel, malolactic fermentation... etcetera. With all of that present in the winemaker’s arsenal, it comes as no surprise that the resulting wines encompass a wide variety of styles. At Glengarry we divide Chardonnays into four styles: Oak Lite (lean, lively and minerally inclined), Peaches & Cream, (soft and fruity), Deep & Meaningful (rich, textural and balanced) and Fat Cats (big, bold and oaky).

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CHILE

EMILIANA

ADOBE RESERVA CHARDONNAY 2020

$13.99|

Fresh aromas of grapefruit & lime with tropical fruit notes and a touch of herbs. A balanced, fresh and fruity wine with a persistent finish.

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MARLBOROUGH

RAPAURA SPRINGS

CHARDONNAY 2017

$13.99|

CASE OF 6

$12.99

A BOTTLE

Lush white peach, nectarine and citrus flavours are nicely complemented by a toasty French oak influence and refined acidity.

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ODYSSEY GISBORNE

CHARDONNAY 2020

$18.99|

Ripe stonefruit, mango and citrus flavours.

Smooth and rounded, the rich, textural palate is nicely framed with soft acidity, a creamy mouthfeel and a long, sustained finish.

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MAN O’ WAR

BOURGOGNE

MÂCON-VILLAGES 2018

$22.99|

VALHALLA WAIHEKE CHARDONNAY 2019

CASE OF 12

$21.99

A BOTTLE

Not quite as lean as a Chablis, this is nonetheless most at home in that group, sitting at the broader end with a touch more oak.

$42.99|

Man O’ War is a slice of island paradise boasting 60 hectares of vines spread over 75 hillside blocks. Their increasingly iconic top Chardonnay is a blend of fruit off five island vineyards. A rush of stonefruit is followed by notes of ripe citrus, flinty hints and fresh acidity, the nutty, toasty characters enhanced by good weight and concentration.

DOMAINE ROMANIN

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CHABLIS

SÉGUINOTBORDET CHABLIS 2019

$27.99|

CASE OF 12

$26.99

A BOTTLE

The fruit is off 25-year-old vines, the wine rich and elegant. Honeyed notes of flowers and spice, creamy textures, a fresh mineral finish.

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newreleases PERENNIAL FAVOURITE

THE NED 12244

MARLBOROUGH

SAUVIGNON BL ANC 2020

$16.99

McLAREN VALE MAGIC

Vibrancy of the Sauvignon Blanc fruit is immediately apparent, with aromatic lashings of green apple, fig, herb and citrus. The balance on the palate is precise, with vivid fruit flavours and a sassy aftertaste.

CHAMPIONS OF ORGANICS

LOVEBLOCK 14438

MARLBOROUGH

SAUVIGNON BL ANC 2020

$19.99

PIERRE BRECHT 42399

ALSACE

PINOT GRIS 2018

$19.99

EXCELLENT AUSSIE VALUE

THE LANDING 15288

B AY O F I S L A N D S

CHARDONNAY 2019

$39.99

TOP WINERY FROM CHILE

DASHWOOD 12214

MARLBOROUGH

PINOT NOIR 2019

$18.99

From premium Marlborough producer Vavasour, this is an excellent value wine that is no stranger to awards and accolades. Succulent berry and cherry flavours, lithe tannins, a dash of the herbal. Good drinking.

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$12.99

CASE OF 12 $11.99 A BOTTLE

YALUMBA 29879

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

THE Y SERIES SHIRAZ VIOGNIER 2019

$12.99

CASE OF 6 $11.99 A BOTTLE

ERRÁZURIZ 90490

ACONCAGUA VALLEY

ESTATE CARMENÈRE 2019

$17.99

CASE OF 6 $16.99 A BOTTLE

Vivid aromatics of roasted red pepper, green pepper and fig. With naturally low acidity and soft tannins, this is approachable and easy to drink. No dominating oak; it’s all about the fruit.

SUPERB WINEMAKERS

CHAPEL HILL 21285

McL AREN VALE

THE PARSON CABERNET 2019

$19.99

Generous cassis and red fruit flavours are enhanced by a dusting of oak and savoury nuances, interwoven around a fine tannin structure that has a rich chocolate note to it. Warm, aromatic, seductive.

An austerely elegant style with aromatics of citrus and stonefruit nuanced with nutty notes. On the palate, white stonefruit and spice characters are boosted by a bright mineral edge. Finishes long and dry.

GOLD MEDAL WINERY

McL AREN VALE

THE STUMP JUMP GSM 2017

The Hill-Smith family’s historic South Australian winery is fiercely independent and progressive. Silky textures and fragrant violet and apricot notes. Superbly fresh, with rich fruit wrapped around supple tannins.

A stellar Alsatian Pinot Gris with hints of honey and minerality riding lightly atop a lush palate. Rich and spicy, an additional couple of years in the bottle have imbued it with a lovely rounded resonance.

BRILLIANTLY BOUTIQUE

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Small batch, handcrafted, with scintillating aromatics, texture and balance, the Stump Jump is an Australian classic. A rich, silky blend of classic Rhône varieties lifted by its savoury edge, fine tannins and lick of spice.

From the heart of Pinot Noir-friendly Martinborough.

A fragrant bouquet of berry, cherry and plum displays a touch of spice; on the palate succulent fruit integrates seamlessly with subtle oak and supple tannins.

AN ALSACE LEGEND

D’ARENBERG

THE RHÔNE’S SECRET

LE COLOMBIER 45318

RHÔNE VALLEY

CÔTES DU RHÔNE 2019

$21.99

CASE OF 12 $20.99 A BOTTLE

This great Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre blend arguably warrants a higher price tag. Until recently restricted to sales within its local market, we managed to secure a shipment. Here’s the next, the lovely 2019 vintage.

Check out what’s coming up on glengarry.co.nz/tastings

GLENGARRY TASTINGS YOUR WAY Experience our tastings in person or at home

As we enter a new year, we are continuing our virtual tastings and our week-night Instagram live.

We’re fortunate, as well, to be hosting tastings back in our stores again. Join us as we get together to taste our way through some excellent drinking options, in sessions conducted by our own in-house experts as well as the winemakers themselves.

FREE Live Online Tastings: week nights at 6:00pm Held live on Glengarry’s Instagram and available afterwards on Glengarry’s Facebook Purchase the wines, beers or spirits online to join in and taste along, or you can just listen in and purchase later

Full-length Live Online Tastings: available Nationally In-depth tastings conducted by our in-house experts or the winemakers themselves Details included explaining how to set up your computer/phone/iPad to join the tasting, which is conducted via Zoom Price includes tasting mat, 50ml bottles of wines or 20ml of spirits and a link to join the event

FREE Instore Tastings: every week at all Glengarry stores A wide selection of tastings held in all our Auckland and Wellington stores, on a counter top or over a barrel

Full-length Instore Tastings: Auckland and Wellington In-depth tastings conducted by our in-house experts or the winemakers themselves. Price includes tasting mat, samples and food

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Lower Alcohol Cocktails

Easy-on-the-head and wallet-friendly cock tail kits for your stay-at-home soirées

Enter a smart cocktail bar and you’ll often be asked what spirit you’d like to base your drink on, with the general options gin, vodka, rum, etc. Our Cocktail Classics on the following page fit neatly into that category. You could, however, start with white port, Fino sherry, or an Italian vermouth. Your base is lower in alcohol than the norm, and depending on what you then add, the resulting cocktail becomes a lower alcohol cocktail, refreshing in the summer sun and a tasty alternative. Starting with a different array of bases opens up an even broader range of flavours and possible combinations. We have created four such cocktails using white port, fino sherry, vermouth, amaros and a host of other ingredients. Just click on the pictures for the recipe, ingredients and a how to.

FINO AMARO

CHAMBÉRY SIZZLE THE INOCENTE

O P O R TO G &T

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BIRTHDAY TREATS

CLICK TO VIEW HOW TO MAKE THESE ST YLISH CONCOCTIONS FOR YOUR L AT E S U M M E R G E T-T O G E T H E R S

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BA RON GA S TON L EGR A ND BA S-A RM AGN AC 198 1

$24 5

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BA RON GA S TON L EGR A ND BA S-A RM AGN AC 197 1

$3 4 5

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BA RON GA S TON L EGR A ND BA S-A RM AGN AC 196 1

$999

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HEINEKEN 250ML SLIMLINE 12-PACK

STEINLAGER 330ML CLASSIC LIMITED EDITION 18-PACK

LION RED 330ML 12-PACK

$19.99

$32.99

$22.99

91039-12

Ready To Drink 94861-10

LONG WHITE

CRISP Vodka Lime & Soda 320ML 10-PACK

$25.99

$26.99 92868-12

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Sparkling Seltzer Raspberry Rosé 250ML 12-PACK

& Cola 330ML 4-PACK

JACK DANIEL’S

SMIRNOFF

$14.99

$26.99

Non Alcoholic 94692

94936

98472

LONDON DRY

SPARKLING ROSÉ

GROVE 42

LYRE’S

NON-ALCOHOLIC SPIRIT 700ML

$49.99 20

EDENVALE

ALCOHOL REMOVED

750ML

$9.99

SEEDLIP NON-ALCOHOLIC SPIRIT 700ML

$67.99

COGNAC

Tesseron

We are very excited to have the incredible Tesseron Cognac house return to New Zealand. Abel Tesseron turned his passionate hobby into a business in 1905, when he purchased vineyards in Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne. For almost 100 years they were one of the finest distillers and blenders in the region. Tesseron had a reputation for holding large reserves of extremely old eaux-de-vie, kept in their thirteenth century crypt.

All this production was sold to the big-name houses, who used these rare components to complete their finest blends. From 2003 onwards this practice was discontinued, and they began only bottling under their own name. Abel’s grandson Alfred Tesseron now runs the house, along with the famed Bordeaux Chateau Pontet-Canet. New to the range is their first ever non-X.O. release, Tesseron ‘Composition’. This is a lovely sipping Cognac, but was specifically designed and tested to be used to make the great classic cocktails. For special occasions, try the incredible new EXTRA LÉGENDE. Made with grapes exclusively from Grande Champagne, this is a marriage of fifty reserve eaux-de-vie, aged in cellars with differing levels of humidity for at least a generation (Twenty-five plus years). | RM

Essentials Gordon’s 92645

LONDON DRY GIN

1 LITRE

$39.99

A global classic, the Gordon’s is a unique blend of juniper berries, citrus and other rare herbs and spices that combine in a distinctive, crisp tasting gin with fragrant aromatics.

Absolut 92703

VODK A

1 LITRE

$42.99

The 4th-largest premium spirit in the world, Sweden’s Absolut has plenty of complexity to accompany its pristine flavour and mellow taste. Åhus winter wheat, a hint of dried fruit.

Pepe Lopez 92807

PREMIUM GOLD TEQUIL A

700ML

$39.99

Light and faintly fruity with a whisky-like nose, the Gold offers a light body, dry fruit and malt flavours, with a touch of earthy agave spice.

A clean, lightly balanced mixing style.

Grant’s TESSERON COGNAC |

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XO MINIATURE COLLECTION LOT N o 90 | 76 | 53 | 29 4x 50ML $99.00 92111

COMPOSITION 700ML $99.00 92116

LOT N o 90 XO SELECTION 700ML $199.00 92110

LOT N o 76 XO TRADITION 700ML $245.00 92117

XO PASSION 700ML $385.00 92114

LOT N o 53 XO PERFECTION 700ML $565.00 92113

EXTRA LÉGENDE 700ML $685.00 92115

LOT N o 29 XO EXCEPTION 700ML $895.00

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TRIPLE WOOD SCOTCH WHISK Y

1 LITRE

$39.99

Grant’s flagship offering takes its whisky from three different woods: virgin oak, American oak and ex-bourbon casks. Rich and smoky with a smooth vanillin fruity character.

Jack Daniel’s 92440

OLD No.7 T ENNESSEE WHISK E Y

1 LITRE

$56.99

For seven generations this American icon has been made from corn, rye and malted barley distilled in copper stills and painstakingly mellowed through 10 feet of maple charcoal.

Artspritz 94928

APERITIVO ITALIANO

700ML

$27.99

Great low-alcohol aperitif with an orange and herbal infusion base. The ideal ingredient for creating a spritz or other delicious cocktails and aperitifs at home.

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Change Maker

A stor y of optimism and empowerment Nathan Martin, Cameron Stichbury, Neville Pugh and Janie Tutton are all members of The Independence Collective. Between them they nurture a serious passion for making beer and sharing it around. With the assistance of a group of award-winning producers from across New Zealand – Moa, Behemoth, Duncan’s and Good George – they have created a meaningful form of employment for themselves via a tasty selection of limited edition beers, a cider and a non-alcoholic ginger beer. While they’re not brewing experts, the people they have partnered with are, and Change Maker’s strength is in their collaborations.

Their enthusiasm is contagious. Their catchphrase is Brewing Better Lives. The beers? Great.

CHANGE MAKER PILSNER 500ML $7.99 96823 PALE ALE 500ML $7.99 96824 IPA 500ML $8.99 96825 APPLE CIDER 330ML $3.49 96822

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Pale Ales 91265-6

MAC’S

THREE WOLVES PALE ALE 330ML 6-PACK

$14.99

From one of our crafty originals, this Pale Ale features American hops Simcoe and Amarillo along with the local Nelson Sauvin. It’s loaded with citrus and tropical notes, nicely balanced with a touch of bitterness.

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CASSELS

NEW ZEALAND PALE ALE 328ML 6-PACK

$19.99

Extra Pale Ale is a good entry point into the world of modern craft beer. Herbaceous aromas and flavours give way to a light floral finish. The soft mouthfeel is well-suited to this subtle, delicate, quaffable offering.

Value Packs KINGFISHER LAGER

3 3 0 M L 12-PA C K 91729-12

$19.99

STEINLAGER CLASSIC

3 3 0 M L 12-PA C K 91009-12

$22.99

GARAGE PROJECT

DB EXPORT

$21.99

3 3 0 M L 15-PA C K

96568-6

GOLD

TURBINE PALE ALE 330ML 6-PACK

The first New Zealand certified renewable energy product ever. Turbine is brewed with a juicy malt base, balanced bitterness, and citrus and tropical hop characters. A beer engineered to be enjoyed.

96752-6

91131-15

CORONA

EPIC

BLUE LOWER CARB PALE ALE 330ML 6-PACK

$21.99

A low Carb beer that doesn’t stint on the flavour. At 4.8% it has less than half the carbs of the Epic Pale Ale, and is brewed from a blend of Pale Ale and Pilsner malts for a good balance of malt sweetness and body.

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DEEP CREEK LOTUS PALE ALE 330ML 6-PACK

$26.99

$22.99

Subtle pale malt notes produce a clear golden hue and provide a platform for the Cascade, Kohatu and Pacific Jade hops to showcase their floral and citrus characters over subtle honey and brioche malt.

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3 5 5 M L 12-PA C K 91593-12

$29.99

HEINEKEN LAGER

3 3 0 M L 15-PA C K 91702-15

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