PREMIUM WINE SELECTION AUTUMN / WINTER 50 exceptional wines that will impress at any occasion STARTING FROM JUST $16.99
Village Wine & Spirits
WELCOME TO OUR PREMIUM WINE SELECTION AUTUMN / WINTER 2016 EDITION The team at West Liquor and Village Wine & Spirits have carefully selected a range of magnificent wines that will deliver to you an exceptional drinking experience each time. We have taken away the risk of disappointment, so you can trust in us that we believe you will enjoy whichever wine you purchase from this catalogue. This exclusive range of 50 highly recommended and awarded wines have been carefully chosen to deliver you with a fantastic drinking experience. These wines will be on our shelves in store over this Autumn and Winter and may be promoted at even lower prices than advertised in this booklet, so be sure to keep an eye out for them! Our retail teams have great wine knowledge and will be happy to assist you with your selections should you have any queries. We love talking about wine! Come in store and spend some time browsing to see what else you can find. We are very proud of our wide selection of varietals for all your occasions. We also hold regular tastings so sometimes you may even be able to try before you buy. Please take a copy of this booklet for you to refer to the tasting notes when you’re enjoying a glass to see if you can taste and smell the characteristics we’ve outlined. You can also have fun sharing these tasting experiences with your family, friends and loved ones. We are confident these wines will over deliver in taste and quality. We hope you enjoy our selection and look forward to seeing you in store again soon!
The Team at West Liquor and Village Wine & Spirits
PREMIUM WINE LIST 4
Pinot Noir Rabbit Ranch Giesen The Brothers Black Estate Home Selaks Founders The Ned Chard Farm River Run Toi Toi Clutha Kim Crawford Small Parcels Akarua Rua Mud House
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Cabernet Sauvignon Barossa Valley Estate Jester Taylors Jaraman
16 17 18
Shiraz, Syrah Taylors Jaraman Barossa Valley Estate Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre Jester Barossa Valley Estate Penny’s Hill Cracking Black Gemtree Uncut
18 19 20 21 22 23
Merlot, Malbec, Syrah Church Road McDonald Series Merlot Elephant Hill Merlot/Malbec Elephant Hill Syrah
24 25 26
Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling Elephant Hill The Ned Black Estate Waipara Riesling
Chardonnay Elephant Hill Coopers Creek Giesen The Brothers Selaks Founders Kim Crawford Small Parcels Stoneleigh Wild Valley
30 31 32 33 34 35
Pinot Gris Jules Taylor Gisselbrecht The Ned
36 37 38
Matua Lands & Legends Range
39
Gewürztraminer Mud House Johanneshof Cellars
40 41
Squealing Pig Range
42
Port, Dessert Wine Soljans Founders Tawny Port Decanter De Bortoli Noble One Botrytised Semillon Jules Taylor Late Harvest
43 44 45
Sparkling Te Hana Reserve Cuvée Te Hana Sauvignon Blanc Te Hana Rose Pinot Noir Pasqua Romeo & Juliet’s Wall Prosecco Doc Daniel Le Brun Rose Pinot Noir Piper Heidsieck Brut NV
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A Guide to matching Wine and Food
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A GUIDE TO MATCHING
WINE & FOOD GUIDE
Autumn and winter bring different foods to our tables. As the weather cools we look for foods that are a little more substantial, a little richer, and a little more comforting.
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Over the last 30 years we have witnessed great change within the wine industry, especially in terms of quality, varieties and styles of wines produced. The 80’s saw advances in winemaking techniques, the 90’s saw a huge improvement in viticultural practices. The end result has been New Zealand wines have steadily improved in quality, so that producers can be well proud and which are gaining an international reputation. Alongside the rapid wine industry changes, there has been an equally dramatic change within the food industry, both in dining at restaurants and cafes, and also in what we prepare in our own homes for our families. In recent times there has been a surge of interest in food and wine matching directed at enhancing the overall dining experience. The food is really the most important part of the meal, despite how many winemakers may feel. The wine is there to complement the food and cleanse the palate, ready for the next mouthful. If this interaction between food and wine can be pleasantly enhanced at all, the overall enjoyment of the dining experience must also be magnified. Personal tastes will naturally dominate when we come to putting the food and wine experience together. One food and wine combination may be perceived to be positive and another negative. Neutral experiences are unusual. Because personal tastes are involved, food and wine matching is not an exact science and there are no hard and fast rules. It is important that food and wine matching is not put on a pedestal and be made to appear elitist or complicated, but with a little thought and planning a more successful combination can be achieved. So let’s start looking at what we are trying to achieve. When we sit down to a glass of wine with dinner, we want that glass of wine to complement the food, to lift the flavours, and to make the taste experience pleasurable.
At the same time, we want that plate of food to do exactly the same thing to that glass of wine, elevating the whole experience. So how do we go about it? We have three guidelines to help us along the way. If we complete these guidelines in this order, wine and food matching becomes very easy and effective.
Guideline number one Match the flavour intensity of the wine and the food. If you have a light dish, you really need light wine. If the food is rich and heavy, then a bigger robust wine is called for. In the old days, the rule was white meat with white wine, and red meat with red wine. Whilst this rule is now a little outdated, it is still a good place to start.
Guideline number two Match the sweetness of the wine and the food. If you have dessert you really need a sweet wine. Whilst on the other hand if you have food that has no sweetness in it, you need to match that to a wine that is dry, or without sugar.
Guideline number three Match the flavours in the food with a wine that has similar flavours. If for instance you are serving fish with a herb crust, a nice herbaceous Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc would be a good match. So what are the flavours we find in our wine? These flavours are there due to a few factors. What grape variety was used, where were the grapes grown, how ripe were the grapes when they were harvested, and what influences did the winemaker bring when fermenting and ageing the wine.
WINE AND FOOD Listed below are the most important grape varieties grown in New Zealand and the flavour characteristics often used to describe the wine made from them. These flavours provide a useful bridge between food and wine when matching similar flavours. CABERNET SAUVIGNON Capsicum, blackberry, blackcurrant (cassis), black olive, green capsicum, herbal, liquorice, mint, pepper.
CHARDONNAY Fruit apples, grapefruit, fig, lemon, melon, peach, pineapple, tropical fruit. If oak aged then add burnt toast, coffee, cedar, coconut, oak, smoky, vanilla. GEWĂœRZTRAMINER Apricot, floral, lychee, perfumed, rose, spicy, ginger, tropical fruit. MERLOT Fruitcake, gamey, leathery, mulberry, meaty, plum, smoky. PINOT GRIS Apricot, citrus, honeysuckle, pear, nashi, spice, stone fruit, wild honey. PINOT NOIR Beetroot, cherry, earthy, mushroom, plum, raspberry, strawberry, black pepper. RIESLING Fruit apple, citrus, floral, lemon, limes, green apple, honey, orange blossom, tropical fruit. DESSERT/BOTRYTISED Apricot, beeswax, honey, marmalade and sometimes mushroom. SAUVIGNON BLANC South Island - Asparagus, canned peas, cut grass, gooseberry, green capsicum, pea shell, passion fruit, red capsicum. North Island - Fig, herbal, honeysuckle, melon, nectarine, peach.
SHIRAZ AND SYRAH Blackberry, black pepper, blueberry, cinnamon,
WINE & FOOD GUIDE
clove, liquorice, plum, prunes, raspberry, spice.
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BRIGHT. FRUITY. VIBRANT. RABBIT RANCH PINOT NOIR CENTRAL OTAGO
$26.99 The Central Otago High Country of New Zealand is over-run with rabbits. Sheep and rabbits coexisted on the land for some time but the sheep couldn’t keep up with the nocturnal activity of the rabbits. In the end they were hopelessly outnumbered and driven off the land - they were last seen heading north. The owner of the Rabbit Ranch, Mr. MacGregor, tried unsuccessfully to reduce the rabbit population by selling rabbit pies. Eventually he decided to plant some vines and make a decent Pinot Noir to go with all the rabbit pie he was eating.
Tasting Notes A bright-eyed red with hints of briar patch with a whiff of gun smoke. This fine wine is a classic Central Otago Pinot Noir, vibrant and fruity with a soft tail.
Occasions You’d be pushing to think of an occasion where it is not suited!
Food Match
PINOT NOIR
Soft tannins make this Pinot an ideal match for anything in the pantry!
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SUCCULENT. EXPRESSIVE. GIESEN THE BROTHERS PINOT NOIR 2013 MARLBOROUGH
$29.99 Each vintage our viticulture and wine-making teams select the most expressive parcels of fruit to create The Brothers Range. A low yielding vintage, the growing season was characterised by cooler temperatures allowing the fruit to ripen beautifully while retaining flavour and acidity. The hand harvested grapes were received into the winery in excellent condition. A mix of new oak and seasoned fine French oak barrels were used to mature the wine over period of 11 months.
Recent Awards Air New Zealand Wine Awards Pure Silver, Royal Easter Show Wine Awards Silver, Cuisine 5 Stars and Best Buy, Decanter World Wine Awards Silver.
Tasting Notes Aromas of plum, bramble, star anise, cinnamon, expressive violet aromatics. Supple, fleshy mid palate, vibrant flavours, cherry stone, blueberry, balanced structural tannin.
Occasions Great people, great food, great times.
Food Match
PINOT NOIR
Seared venison loin with juniper berry, gin flavours, sautĂŠed mushrooms and seasonal vegetables.
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POWER, GRACE AND POISE. BLACK ESTATE HOME PINOT NOIR 2013 WAIPARA VALLEY, NORTH CANTERBURY
$39.99 Grown organically and made with love at our home vineyard, where we live. Plunged by hand and foot with no additives except minimal sulphur at bottling.
Recent Awards Wine Advocate 91 Points, Raymond Chan 5 Stars, Wine Orbit 5 Stars.
Tasting Notes Aromas of red cherry, tamarillo, fertile earth with and underlying spice and a white mineral note. The palate is silken with emerging fine grain tannin providing great tension and mouth feel. There’s a mineral line of acidity that lingers allowing time to explore. Subtle and elegant. Drink now until 2021.
Occasions Lunch and dinner, any time. At home, in fresh air, out and about.
Food Match PINOT NOIR
Beef, venison, duck and lentils, truffles.
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RICH. BERRY. TOASTY. SELAKS FOUNDERS PINOT NOIR CENTRAL OTAGO
$34.99 Selaks Founders represents the pinnacle of our wine-making expertise and we hope you will take time to enjoy this wine that’s been generations in the making.
Tasting Notes Colour is deep dark ruby red. A rich nose of blackberry, plums and wild thyme finished with spicy oak. The palate is rich with superb tannins which will soften over time. Flavours of ripe red plums, black berry fruits and nuances of savoury elements finishing with oak notes. The finish is long and lingering.
Occasions Entertain for that special occasion.
Food Match
PINOT NOIR
Ideal with duck, venison, or lamb.
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SOFT. SILKY. BERRIES. THE NED PINOT NOIR MARLBOROUGH
$26.99 The Ned by Marisco vineyards is located top of New Zealand’s South Island in Marlborough. It is a 268 hectare property on the banks of the Waihopai river. The Ned was a product of Brent Marris’ vision to turn a vineyard property into an iconic hub of a future winery. Brent is one of New Zealand’s most respected winemakers and has been at the forefront of New Zealand’s viticultural development. His outstanding ability to blend varietals in a manner that best represents regional style and character is renowned.
Recent Awards New World Wine Awards 2015 Gold & Top 50 Wine.
Tasting Notes Another fantastically warm Marlborough growing season has yielded a ripe, dense fruit-based bouquet reminiscent of mixed summer berry fruits, underpinned by darker, more savoury elements. As noted with the aroma, the palate is very much centred on a core of dense, ripe berry fruit flavour wrapped up in this super supple, silken tannin texture that harbours just enough acid freshness to keep things bright and lively.
Occasions Great wine for your main meal all year around.
PINOT NOIR
Food Match
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That most classic of Kiwi wine and food combo’s; herb encrusted lamb racks served with hasselback potatoes and your favourite, new season green vegetables.
VIVID. PURE. BRIGHT. CHARD FARM RIVER RUN PINOT NOIR CENTRAL OTAGO
$34.99 Chard Farm was established in 1987 and produced its first small vintage in 1990. They are dedicated to crafting the finest Pinot Noir expressions, and cool climate whites, as either Single Vineyard or sub-region designates from its Estate controlled vineyards.
Tasting Notes The deep alpine valleys and waterways of Central Otago have carved the land available for grape growing into quite distinct sub-regions. Each pocket of land has its own unique climate and soil mix producing quite different styles of Pinot Noir. River Run captures the character of each of the sub-regions where our vineyards are planted. Lowburn gives us bright, fresh sweet fruit, Gibbston savoury and herbal tones, and Parkburn brings good texture and mineral length.
Occasions Entertaining at home with family or friends over a special meal.
Food Match
PINOT NOIR
This is a versatile and food friendly Pinot, with soft tannins that will accompany most food dishes including poultry and light game dishes.
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ELEGANT. SOFT. SAVOURY. TOI TOI CLUTHA PINOT NOIR CENTRAL OTAGO
$21.99 The fruit for our ‘Clutha’ Pinot Noir comes from our very own ‘Clutha’ vineyard near Cromwell with a small portion being sourced near Mount Dunstan. Cropped at modest levels, careful shoot positioning ensures the fruit is exposed to take advantage of the cool growing conditions.
Recent Awards Royal Easter Show 2015 Silver Medal.
Tasting Notes An elegant Pinot Noir that is a vibrant ruby red with purple hues. Ripe red berry fruit aromas waft from the glass with subtle oak and earthy notes. The palate is both full and elegant with firm tannins that support the cherry based flavours. A soft and savoury finish with excellent length and balance.
Occasions Delicious with iconic Kiwi lamb dishes or simple cheese platters.
Food Match
PINOT NOIR
Lamb and Pinot Noir are great partners. Oven baked rack of lamb cooked pink and sliced into cutlet pieces will go perfectly served with a spinach and baby beet salad with a dressing of garlic, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil and seasoning. Pour a glass, sit back and enjoy!
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RICH. TOASTY. CHOCOLATE. KIM CRAWFORD SMALL PARCELS PINOT NOIR
CENTRAL OTAGO
$34.99 Small Parcels are micro-cuvees representing the very best of what New Zealand cool climate vineyards can produce. Rise and Shine Pinot Noir is named after Rise and Shine Creek, which runs through the heart of Central Otago’s once famous gold mining area. We look for a wine with many layers and many flavours. The region yields dark, intense wine with purple touches, brooding and developing over time.
Recent Awards Wine Spectator Magazine 89 Points.
Tasting Notes Rich aromas of ripe blackberries, spiced fruit and hints of chocolate, to taste has dark berries with flavour of plums and spices with fine toasty oak characters giving a warm and lingering finish.
Occasions Entertain for that special occasion.
Food Match
PINOT NOIR
A versatile Pinot Noir that sits well at most tables, ideal with duck, venison or lamb.
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YOUNG. DIVINE. APPROACHABLE. AKARUA RUA PINOT NOIR CENTRAL OTAGO
$24.99 Award-winning Akarua is the largest privately owned single-estate vineyard in Central Otago, with 50 hectares of stunning vineyard. The Akarua team are focused on managing the quality of the fruit in the vineyard through to wine-making in their winery; giving them complete control from vineyard through to bottle. Bannockburn, the sub region in Central Otago where Akarua is located has been described as the jewel in Central Otago’s crown.
Tasting Notes A well-defined Central Otago Pinot Noir exhibiting juicy red fruits. Light, soft tannins complement the savoury highlights and the finish is long and bright.
Occasions Fine for any and all occasions. An affordable wine of great pedigree that works well across a wide range of food matches. Prepare to be pleasantly surprised!
Food Match
PINOT NOIR
Always good with red meats and BBQs.
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BOLD. STRUCTURED. VIBRANT. MUD HOUSE PINOT NOIR CENTRAL OTAGO
$24.99 Mud House remains true to their adventurous spirit & celebrates the South Island of New Zealand.
Recent Awards Spiegelau International Wine Awards 2015 Gold Medal, Mundus Vini 2015 Gold Medal & Best in Class.
Tasting Notes Bold fruit flavours fill the front palate and meld perfectly with the spicy oak. Fine acid gives the wine lovely structure, punctuated by the polished fruit and oak tannins.
Occasions This Pinot Noir will quickly become your ‘go to’ wine when friends and family pop around. Excellent value and sure to please.
Food Match
PINOT NOIR
Rack of lamb with roasted potatoes, juicy green vegetables and rich gravy.
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RICH. PLUM. BLACKCURRANT. BAROSSA VALLEY ESTATE CABERNET SAUVIGNON BAROSSA VALLEY, AUSTRALIA
$24.99 Barossa Valley Estate wines capture the distinctive elegance, finesse and vibrant fruit flavours of one of the world’s most celebrated wine regions. Uniquely expressive in character with depth of flavour, elegance and finesse, these contemporary wines are made to enjoy upon release, yet they will reward further cellaring.
Recent Awards Bob Campbell 92 Points.
Tasting Notes Expressive dark plum with a seductive blackcurrant richness, lingering softly on a velvety texture. A well-made expression of Barossa Cabernet.
Occasions Entertaining at home, excellent BBQ wine.
Food Match CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Tuna steak served rare, blue cheeses, red meats, venison, braised ribs.
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DEEP FLAVOURS. BALANCED. JESTER CABERNET SAUVIGNON MCLAREN VALE, AUSTRALIA
$32.99 Italians love to talk, and they love to tell stories. Our Jester Cabernet Sauvignon tells its own tale and starts conversations flowing. We follow the Italian technique of drying the Cabernet grapes on racks and this makes up twenty per cent of this Jester wine. The vineyards for the Jester Cabernet Sauvignon are located at the southern end of McLaren Vale, close to the seaside town of Aldinga. The combination of cool sea breezes and gully winds provide ideal conditions for growing fruit of intensity and balance. The vines sit on heavy clay, giving the wine powerful fruit flavours. All of our Jester wines are named after Jesters of the 15th and 16th Century. For this wine, we chose a Jester who is much like the wine itself; unique and slightly eccentric. His name is Monarcho and he was known as the most eccentric of all the Jesters in the court of Elizabeth 1.
Recent Awards Tony Love Top 100 Wines 94 Points, Wine Orbit 5 Stars.
Tasting Notes
Occasions Best shared with family and friends, where its story can be told. In the afternoon or evening with or without food.
Food Match Osso Bucco.
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Lifted, fresh and undeniably varietal characters of violets and blackcurrant with underlying herbal notes of green capsicum and mint. Fresh, bright, youthful and full of vitality, the wine is bursting with red berry and cassis flavours. It’s medium to full bodied with a velvety, plush mid palate, yet finishes quite dry, with nervy acidity and a savoury grip that works beautifully with food. Cellar for 2 - 6 years.
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FRUITY. INTENSE. INTRIGUING. TAYLORS JARAMAN CABERNET SAUVIGNON
CLARE VALLEY / COONAWARRA, AUSTRALIA
$36.99 Tasting Notes Lifted aromas of blackcurrant, cassis and subtle choc-mint characters along with complex spice and cigar box from the oak.
Occasions For that special occasion when you want to go to the next step.
Food Match Beef goulash with wide egg noodles.
TAYLORS JARAMAN SHIRAZ 2014
CLARE VALLEY / MCLAREN VALE, AUSTRALIA
$36.99 CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Tasting Notes
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Aromas of red berry and cherry fruit along with subtle black olive and spice.
Occasions A beautiful and rewarding Shiraz, it’s ready to impress when you are!
Food Match Char-grilled steak and peri peri sauce.
VIOLET. VELVETY. BERRY FRUITS. BAROSSA VALLEY ESTATE GRENACHE SHIRAZ MOURVÈDRE BAROSSA VALLEY, AUSTRALIA
$24.99 Barossa Valley Estate wines capture the distinctive elegance, finesse and vibrant fruit flavours of one of the world’s most celebrated wine regions. Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre is a beautiful combination of these three majestic grape varieties perfected in a true Barossa Valley style.
Recent Awards Sydney International Wine Competition 2015 Blue-Gold, Natalie MacLean (Canada) 93 Points.
Tasting Notes Fragrant violet with a burst of red berry fruits lingering softly on a velvety texture.
Occasions Entertaining at home, excellent BBQ wine.
Food Match
SHIRAZ
Italian dishes such as lasagna, tomato based pasta, duck, mushroom and hard cheese.
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POWERFUL FRUIT FLAVOURS. JESTER SHIRAZ 2013 MCLAREN VALE, AUSTRALIA
$32.99 The vineyards for the Jester Shiraz are located at the southern end of McLaren Vale, close to the seaside town of Aldinga. The combination of cool sea breezes and gully winds provide ideal conditions for growing fruit of intensity and balance. The vines sit in heavy clay giving the wine powerful fruit flavours. All of our Jester wines are named after Jesters of the 15th and 16th Century. For this wine, we chose a Jester who, like the wine, is often a favourite amongst its peers. Richard Tarlton drew significant attention as a favourite amongst the Jesters of Queen Elizabeth 1.
Recent Awards Winestate 4.5 Stars, Wine Orbit 4.5 Stars.
Tasting Notes Pure and unobstructed by new oak, the nose is lifted with dark fruit flavours of blackberry, choc-mint, and anise. Dustings of white pepper spice, vanilla and black olive tapenade provide an intriguing savoury counterpoint to the more primary fruit characters. The palate is concentrated with a luscious rolling texture and packed with fresh blackberry, dark chocolate and liquorice flavours. The wine is juicy and plush with silky tannins that linger, providing a drying, savoury finish. Cellar for 2 - 6 years.
Occasions With friends and family in the afternoon or evening with or without food.
Food Match
SHIRAZ
Bistecca alla Fiorentina cooked over charcoal.
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SPICE. BLACKBERRY. VIBRANT. BAROSSA VALLEY ESTATE SHIRAZ BAROSSA VALLEY, AUSTRALIA
$24.99 Barossa Valley Estate wines capture the distinctive elegance, finesse and vibrant fruit flavours of one of the world’s most celebrated wine regions. Along the foothills of the Barossa Valley, a tapestry of ancient red friable clay soils combines with a warm and dry climate to create a unique environment for vines to develop fruit that has a vibrancy and depth of flavour like nowhere else on earth.
Recent Awards Bob Campbell 91 Points.
Tasting Notes Alluring exotic spice with vibrant flavours of red plum and fresh blackberry.
Occasions Entertaining at home, excellent BBQ wine.
Food Match
SHIRAZ
Grilled meats, beef and lamb stews, roast chicken, aged cheeses.
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PLUMMY. FRUITY. BALANCED. PENNY’S HILL CRACKING BLACK SHIRAZ 2013 MCLAREN VALE, AUSTRALIA
$22.99 From its first production of 141 cases of 1995 Shiraz, Penny’s Hill has established a fine reputation for outstanding vineyards from which acclaimed estate wines have emerged. Fine full-bodied, fruit driven wines are the result of premium estate-grown fruit from some of the best quality vineyards in the region. Derived from the strong visual presence of ‘sold’ stickers applied to works of art in commercial galleries, Penny’s Hill ‘red dot’ packaging is now very much established, not only as the brand’s trademark but as a means of visually linking all aspects of the business.
Recent Awards New Zealand International Wine Show 2015 Gold, James Halliday 2016 94 Points.
Tasting Notes Satsuma plum and red berry fruits layered with anise, mocha and dark chocolate, balanced by subtle oak and sweet spice. This well-structured wine is supported by fine long tannins and exceptional fruit weight.
Occasions Showing off to your guests at a great BBQ or dinner party and a must take your favourite BYO steak house!
Food Match
SHIRAZ
Lamb, roast beef, hard cheese and venison.
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PLUSH. BRIGHT. BALANCED. GEMTREE UNCUT SHIRAZ 2013 MCLAREN VALE SOUTH AUSTRALIA
$29.99 Gemtree Uncut reflects the true character of Gemtree Vineyards biodynamic and certified organic vineyards with minimal intervention from both the vineyard and the winery. Gumtree was established in 1980 by Paul and Jill Buttery and is now run their son Andrew. Alongside him is his sister Melissa Brown who is a qualified Biodynamic viticulturist and husband Mike Brown as Chief Winemaker. Their philosophy is simple – minimal intervention and a more environmentally conscious farming system to produce wines which are powerful, concentrated, and express the true characteristics of each grape variety and the region.
Recent Awards Mundis Vini Gold, James Halliday 94 Points, Winestate Magazine 4.5 Stars.
Tasting Notes The nose delivers ripe cherries, liquorice, dark plums, hints of pepper and red spices all enhanced by a light creamy oak.
Occasions Your favourite red meat Sunday roast or your finest lamb dish to impress your guests.
Food Match
SHIRAZ
This delightful shiraz will enhance hard cheese, roast beef or beautiful lamb cutlets with smashed potatoes and organic green beans. Also perfect with any red meats cooked on the BBQ.
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SERIOUS. LAYERED. SAVOURY. CHURCH ROAD MCDONALD SERIES MERLOT HAWKE’S BAY
$28.99 Tom McDonald (1907-1987) devoted his lifetime to produce outstanding New Zealand wines at the site of the current Church Road Winery. Celebrating Tom’s vision and entrepreneurial spirit this wine is complex, textural and full of character.
Recent Awards Michael Cooper’s Buyer’s Guide Best Red Wine Buy of the Year New Zealand Wines 2016, New Zealand International Wine Show 2015 Trophy Champion Merlot and Predominant Blends and Trophy Champion New Zealand Bordeaux Red Wine. .
Tasting Notes The heart of this wine is its dense, brooding plum and dark berry fruit. This is complemented by lifted aromas reminiscent of roses, cedar, sandalwood and warm spice, while the oak delivers underlying dark chocolate and savoury notes. The palate is rich, weighty and long driven by a firm yet fine-grained tannin structure.
Occasions Entertaining at home with family or friends over a special meal.
Food Match
MERLOT
This Merlot is well matched to game and red meats, cured meats and other savoury, robustly flavoured dishes.
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DARK BERRY. CHOCOLATE. DECADENT. ELEPHANT HILL MERLOT/MALBEC HAWKE’S BAY
$30.99 Located in Hawke’s Bay, our vineyards enjoy a temperate, dry climate and an extended growing season allowing us to grow vines that display wonderful fruit purity and elegance.
Recent Awards International Wine Challenge 2015 Trophy - Champion New Zealand Red Wine and Gold Medal, Six Nations Wine Challenge 2015 Double Gold, Easter Show Wine Awards 2015 Gold, China Wine & Spirits Awards 2015 Gold, Wine Orbit 5 Stars, Raymond Chan 5 Stars, Bob Campbell 95 Points.
Tasting Notes Dense and decadent red with dark berry, plum, chocolate/vanilla, liquorice and a suggestion of spicy oak. Very impressive wine from an outstanding vintage where Merlot was the star, at least at regional level. Fruit flavours are supported by soft, chewy tannins. Approachable now but with obvious cellaring potential.
Occasions Food Match Especially good with fillet steak.
MERLOT/MALBEC
Perfect for that special meal when you want big flavours to accompany good conversation.
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DARK FRUITS. COMPLEX. ELEPHANT HILL SYRAH
HAWKE’S BAY
$34.99 The Syrah is made from grapes off our Gimblett, Triangle and Te Awanga Vineyards. Syrah is one of our flagship varieties and with this exceptional vintage we had top quality grapes to work with.
Recent Awards China Wine & Spirit Awards Double Gold, Air New Zealand Wine Awards Gold Medal, Wine Orbit 5 Stars (94/100).
Tasting Notes This has an elegantly proportioned, tightly bound nose of ripe black berried fruits entwined with mineral notes, the aromatics building in intensity, revealing piquant blue fruits, violet fragrances and subtly penetrating black earth and reductive complexities. Medium-full bodied and elegant in presentation, the palate features tightly concentrated flavours of ripe black-berried fruits infused with black minerals and complex reductive elements forming a refined, firm core and line.
Occasions This wine will be the topic of conversation at any dinner with friends and family.
Food Match SYRAH
Game meat dishes and semi-hard cheese.
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GOOSEBERRY. NETTLE. FRAGRANT. ELEPHANT HILL SAUVIGNON BLANC HAWKE’S BAY
$19.99 Elephant Hill is one of Hawke’s Bay’s star winemakers, making elegant and contemporary styled wines that showcased bright and fresh, aromatic fruit along with appropriate levels of modern complexity. Winemaker Steve Skinner and his team produce the wines from the company’s three vineyards that offer different and complementary fruit characteristics, the vineyards sited in Te Awanga, the Gimblett Gravels and the Bridge Pa Triangle.
Recent Awards China Wines and Spirits Awards Gold Medal.
Tasting Notes “This has a finely concentrated and tightly packed nose with fresh and intense aromas of cut grass, gooseberries and subtle notes of passionfruit, and suggestions of savoury stone-fruits. The fruit has richness, but retains a refreshing minerality and clarity of expression. Dry to taste and mediumbodied, juicy and up-front flavours of luscious passionfruit, gooseberries and refreshing cut grass are interwoven with fresh herbs.” Raymond Chan Wine Reviews.
Occasions This versatile wine is perfect at the dinner table, a lunch time catch-up or simply relaxing at the end of the day.
Oysters, New Zealand seafood and goats cheese.
SAUVIGNON BLANC
Food Match
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ZESTY. VIBRANT. WAIHOPAI. THE NED SAUVIGNON BLANC MARLBOROUGH
$18.99 The Ned by Marisco vineyards is a 268 hectare property on the banks of the Waihopai river. The Ned was a product of Brent Marris’ vision to turn a vineyard property into an iconic hub of a future winery. Brent is one of New Zealand’s most respected winemakers and has been at the forefront of New Zealand’s viticultural development. His outstanding ability to blend varietals in a manner that best represents regional style and character is renowned.
Recent Awards Pure Elite Gold Air NZ Wine Awards 2015.
Tasting Notes Vibrant aromatic notes of lemongrass and lime zest leap from the glass, leaving you in no doubt, this is classic Waihopai Sauvignon Blanc. The citrus fuelled aromatic thread that dominates the nose, carries through to the palate with concentrated flavours of mandarin and musky pink grapefruit. Fine, ripe acids and a slightly heightened sense of roundness characterise the palate.
Occasions Perfect to serve at evening dinners when the family and friends are near.
SAUVIGNON BLANC
Food Match
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Try a fresh green salad that contrasts the spicy crunch of watercress with the savoury creaminess of Chevre (or your favourite local goat’s cheese). For something a little more substantial, try (Kaikoura) crayfish risotto with garden fresh peas and asparagus.
ELEGANT. TEXTURED. FRAGRANT. BLACK ESTATE WAIPARA RIESLING WAIPARA VALLEY, NORTH CANTERBURY
$24.99 The Black Estate Rieslings figure among this country’s most interesting, with greater flavour and textural qualities from lees and skin contact. We make our Riesling in a style that suits the season. 2014 is off dry, rather than dry as in other vintages and therefore a classic style of Waipara Riesling.
Recent Awards Bob Campbell 92 Points, Raymond Chan 18/20 Points.
Tasting Notes This is a complex-flavoured medium-dry Riesling with savoury citrus fruit, marmalade and musky botrytis, and good energy. Serve as an aperitif and with Asian cuisine over the next 4+ years. Raymond Chan. Rich, medium-dry Riesling with tree fruit, apricot, mineral and citrus/ grapefruit flavours. Quite a ripe and moderately weighty wine in an appealingly approachable style. 21/7/2015 Bob Campbell.
Occasions Aperitif and with Asian food.
Food Match
RIESLING
Asian Cuisine. Hand made pork sausages.
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STONE FRUITS. CITRUS. ELEGANT. ELEPHANT HILL CHARDONNAY HAWKE’S BAY
$29.99 This is a balanced, well-structured coastal Te Awanga single vineyard Chardonnay showing great fruit concentration and a subtle nuttiness with good texture and length.
Recent Awards Spiegelau International Wine Competition Gold Medal, Raymond Chan 5 stars (18.5/20), Wine Orbit 5 stars (93/100).
Tasting Notes Medium-full bodied, the palate is elegantly concentrated and refined in expression with a core of citrus fruit and white stonefruits melded with layers of creamy, mealy and nutty barrelferment flavours. The fruit is enlivened and the palate vitality enhanced by fresh, lacy acidity as it flows along a fine-textured line. Nuances of oak toast and flinty complexities emerge and are carried with plenty of energy to a long and sustained, dry finish with citrus, mealy and toasty notes.
Occasions Great for dinning or anytime you feel like something a bit special, this Chardonnay has broad appeal.
Food Match CHARDONNAY
Seafood, poultry and pork.
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STONE FRUIT. RICH. LENGTH. COOPERS CREEK CHARDONNAY GISBORNE
$19.99 Founded in 1980 when the New Zealand wine industry was small and relatively unknown, Coopers Creek Vineyard has grown and matured over three decades into a top class winery with a strong international presence. Their Coopers Creek Premium range offers wines that are inviting, fruit-forward, delicious and very drinkable.
Tasting Notes Gisborne Chardonnay displaying the classic stone-fruit and tropical fruit characters typical of this iconic region. Ripe, fresh and long in flavour, with good depth of rich fruit and a fine citrus-tinged finish.
Occasions A wine to be enjoyed, whatever the weather! Great on it’s on or with partnered with food.
Food Match
CHARDONNAY
Brilliant with fish, seafood, poultry and pork.
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GENEROUS. ELEGANT. REFINED. GIESEN THE BROTHERS CHARDONNAY MARLBOROUGH
$29.99 Each vintage our viticulture and wine-making teams select the most expressive parcels of fruit to create The Brothers Range. The Brothers 2014 Chardonnay is a blend of nine parcels of fruit from Marlborough’s sought after Wairau Valley. Using indigenous yeasts the wine has been fermented and matured in the finest French and German Fuder Oak barrels for 10 months.
Recent Awards Royal Easter Show Wine Awards Silver, International Wine Challenge Silver, Cameron Douglas Master Sommelier 4 Stars.
Tasting Notes Aromas of hazelnut, hot rocks and toasted coconut, the palate is generous - grapefruit pith, lemon barley with a succulent mid palate. A wine for the ages, an exceptional reflection of the 2014 vintage in Marlborough.
Occasions Great people, great food, great times.
Food Match
CHARDONNAY
Grilled, lemon thyme scented free range chicken and roasted seasonal vegetables.
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CREAMY. NUTTY. TOASTY. SELAKS FOUNDERS CHARDONNAY HAWKE’S BAY
$24.99
This is a wine for lovers of compelling and complex Chardonnays. Selaks Founders represents the pinnacle of our wine-making expertise and we hope you will take time to enjoy this wine that’s been generations in the making.
Recent Awards Michael Cooper 5 Stars.
Tasting Notes Medium straw with golden tinges. Nose has savoury, smoky with nutty undertones. A long weighty complex wine with creamy texture soft tropical citrus flavours and a long nutty, toasty finish.
Occasions Ultimate dinner party Chardonnay.
Food Match
CHARDONNAY
Match with a hearty steak, or tasty ravioli.
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FULL. ELEGANT. TOASTY. KIM CRAWFORD SMALL PARCELS CHARDONNAY HAWKE’S BAY
$34.99 Small Parcels are micro-cuvees representing the very best of what New Zealand cool climate vineyards can produce. The Small Parcels “Wild Grace” Chardonnay is named for the rugged beauty of the landscape surrounding our Hawke’s Bay vineyards, as well as the complexity and elegance of this wild-fermented Chardonnay.
Recent Awards Air New Zealand Wine Awards Pure Gold.
Tasting Notes Straw coloured in appearance, this elegant Chardonnay displays on the nose white peaches and citrus, good weighty palate with vibrant citrus fruit with a long nutty toasty finish.
Occasions Share with good food and good friends.
Food Match CHARDONNAY
Match with a hearty steak, or tasty ravioli.
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INTRIGUING. BOLD. COMPLEX. STONELEIGH WILD VALLEY CHARDONNAY MARLBOROUGH
$19.99 Stoneleigh Wild Valley is the epitome of minimal intervention wine-making, with the wines fermented by yeasts that occur naturally in the stone-studded Stoneleigh vineyards in Marlborough.
Tasting Notes The Stoneleigh Wild Valley Chardonnay 2015 exhibits the rich, textural palate that is a signature of this wild fermented range. The wine has aromas of nectarine, peaches, citrus and cream, with toasty oak notes. The well-structured palate has peach, citrus and caramel flavours with an oaky complexity and soft creamy finish.
Occasions Entertaining at home with family or friends over a special meal.
Food Match
CHARDONNAY
Wild Valley Chardonnay is the perfect accompaniment to a wide range of dishes including white meat, poultry, pasta and fresh seafood.
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FRESH. SPICY. FRAGRANT. JULES TAYLOR PINOT GRIS MARLBOROUGH
$22.99 Jules Taylor was born in the year that the first vines were planted in Marlborough. One went on to produce wines that reverberated around the world with a distinctive, award winning character. The other was a grapevine. Marlborough Pinot Gris has come a long way over the last few years. New vines planted over the last 5 years have been producing beautiful little berries which are full of concentrated flavours of spice and stone-fruits. This adds lovely layers of complexity and aromatics to the wine. The fruit for this Pinot Gris comes from the Lower Dashwood and Lower Wairau sub regions of Marlborough.
Tasting Notes Delicious juicy flavours of ripe peach and nectarine combine with subtle nutty and spicy characters, all resting on a backbone of lovely bright acidity. The partial wild fermentation adds creaminess to the palate and ensures that it is well rounded.
Occasions A good wine is best enjoyed with great friends.
Food Match
PINOT GRIS
Although excellent as an aperitif, this off-dry spicy wine allows versatile food matches. Fragrant seafood and light chicken dishes will sing with this wine match.
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RICH. SPICY. ELEGANT. GISSELBRECHT PINOT GRIS ALSACE, FRANCE
$25.99 The Gisselbrecht family produces wines in Alsace since the 17th century. Today the family, with a wealth of winemaking experience, owns 17 hectares of vineyards in the best locations of Dambach la ville and surroundings.
Tasting Notes A medium-sweet style that is superbly rich yet demonstrates spicy restraint and delicacy. If you want to find out why Alsace has such an elevated reputation, start here.
Occasions Entertaining with family and friends. This s a truly beautiful French wine that will have everyone talking.
Food Match
PINOT GRIS
Perfect as an aperitif or serve with white meat and spicy food.
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EVERYONE’S FAVOURITE GRIS. THE NED PINOT GRIS MARLBOROUGH
$18.99 The Ned by Marisco vineyards is located top of New Zealand’s South island in Marlborough. It is a 268 hectare property on the banks of the Waihopai river. The Ned was a product of Brent Marris’ vision to turn a vineyard property into an iconic hub of a future winery.
Tasting Notes Gentle aromas of tree ripened pears laced with white florals, tangerine and ginger spice. Extended skin contact on a selection of the ripest fruit parcels is essential for promoting the signature salmon pink colour of the Ned Pinot Gris. Equally important is the positive effect this technique has on enhancing the wine’s overall richness and mouth feel, providing the perfect counterpoint to the fine and slightly drying tannin texture that dominates the long, spicy finish.
Occasions The wine everyone loves, great wine to take to an Asian BYO or BBQ with friends.
Food Match
PINOT GRIS
A highly versatile food wine; our Pinot Gris has been internationally recognised over several vintages as the best wine match for Cantonese Dim Sim.
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MATUA LANDS & LEGENDS Some wines have an incredible story to tell - and each of the Lands & Legends wines do just that. We select the most expressive fruit parcels from across one of New Zealand’s premier wine growing regions, creating something unique. Filled with rich fruit flavours and layers of complexity, the wines are, dare we say it, legendary.
PINOT NOIR $31.99
CENTRAL OTAGO TASTING NOTE: Aromatic with fresh strawberry & cherry, combined with hints of clove & wild mushroom. Ripe fruit flavours of dark plum unfold to subtle spice with an elegant finish. OCCASIONS: Best shared with friends and family over great food. FOOD MATCH: Perfect with game and pork.
CHARDONNAY $29.99 MARLBOROUGH
SAUVIGNON BLANC $29.99 MARLBOROUGH
TASTING NOTE: Beautifully balanced with layers of flavour. Intriguing aromas of smoky pineapple and dried sage leap from the glass. The palate is brimming with ripe blackcurrant and zesty citrus. OCCASIONS: Great as a refreshing and vibrant pre-dinner drink. FOOD MATCH: Try with Green Lipped Mussels from the Marlborough Sounds, scallops & crayfish.
MATUA LANDS & LEGENDS RANGE
TASTING NOTE: Zesty, fresh and framed by toasty oak, this is a truly quintessential cool climate Chardonnay. OCCASIONS: Perfect with friends and family. FOOD MATCH: A Moroccan lamb tagine would be a perfect match.
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ROSE. HONEY. GINGER. MUD HOUSE GEWÜRZTRAMINER MARLBOROUGH
$16.99 The grapes for this wine are sourced from two of our established grower vineyards in the Wairau Valley sub-region of Marlborough. The result is a beautifully fragrant Gewürztraminer that is drinking well now and will also reward with cellaring for 3 - 4 years.
Recent Awards Cuisine Mag March 2015 5 Stars, Best Buy & Top 10.
Tasting Notes Lifted sweet floral fragrances of honey, ginger and cardamom spice. Balanced, smooth and luscious with integrated rose, ginger and musk.
Occasions GEWURZTRAMINER
Perfect when sharing a spicy curry with friends or family.
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Food Match Duck and lychee curry.
AROMATIC. TEXTURAL. OPULENT. JOHANNESHOF CELLARS GEWÜRZTRAMINER MARLBOROUGH
$30.99 Johanneshof Cellars was established in 1991 and is jointly owned and operated by Edel Everling a fifth generation winemaker from Ruedesheim, Rheingau, Germany and Warwick Foley from Marlborough. Both winemakers trained in the Rheingau in Germany. Johanneshof has achieved ‘Super Classic’ status in Michael Coopers wine guide.
Recent Awards New Zealand International Wine Awards 2015 Gold Medal and Trophy.
Aromatic, Textural, opulent
Tasting Notes One of New Zealand’s most awarded Gewürztraminers, the Johanneshof vintage 2014 explodes with aromas of Turkish Delight, raisins and marzipan. The palate is weighty, powerful and opulent with it’s notes of rose petals and spice. A complex yet elegant wine unlike any other.
Occasions Special dinners with good company. Well chilled as an aperitif or simply just in front of the fire.
NEED HIGHER RES
A superb match for duck or chicken liver parfait as well as more powerful cheeses and of course a perfect match for Thai dishes or spicy food, particularly anything with a little sweetness or a coconut based sauce. Even a good match for a lighter dessert, such as pannacotta or a fruit platter.
GEWURZTRAMINER
Food Match
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SQUEALING PIG Squealing Pig range is dedicated to regionalilty and quality wines. This little piggy started in Awatere Valley in Marlborough in 2008 and made its way to Central Otago to produce stunning Central Otago Pinot and then in 2012 to produce Pinot Gris.
PINOT NOIR $25.99
CENTRAL OTAGO TASTING NOTE: Earth and deep with aromas of deep red cherry, blackberry and cocoa. Rich and generous mouth-feel, with velvet like tannins and a wonderful, long finish. OCCASIONS: Pinot and pizza night watching the rugby on TV. FOOD MATCH: Pasta, pizza and poultry.
PINOT GRIS $22.99
CENTRAL OTAGO TASTING NOTE: Brimming with aromas of delicate pear, light stone-fruit & floral blossoms. The palate is ripe and concentrated with fresh peach & sweet almond meal. With a creamy mouth-feel flowing to a subtle sweet finish. OCCASIONS: Delicious on a hot summer’s day! FOOD MATCH: Perfect with seafood, antipasto, poultry and pork.
SQUEALING PIG RANGE
SAUVIGNON BLANC $22.99
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MARLBOROUGH
TASTING NOTE: This is fruit-focussed and accessible. This is a classical, crisp, gooseberry and nettle-fruited Awatere Sauvignon Blanc. OCCASIONS: Enjoyed after a proactive day. FOOD MATCH: Serve with seafood, salads and vegetables, and with Mediterranean flavours.
RICH. CREAMY. LONG LINGERING. SOLJANS FOUNDERS TAWNY PORT DECANTER NEW ZEALAND
$42.99 Soljans premium aged Port is a legacy to decades of traditional barrel ageing and careful blending. A delicate, long-aged Port needs an elegant container to show it off.
Tasting Notes Black Hamburg grapes established in 1937 on the Estate vineyard by the overhanging arbor, were traditionally made into Port base and aged to full maturity on oak and totara casks for final blending which averages 10 years old. Although other grape varieties are now used, traces of the old Black Hamburg grapes still remain in the Totara Casks today. The Port is a pale tawny colour with a rich, sultana nose. The palate is raisiny, sweet, creamy and soft with a long lingering finish.
Occasions Port wine is very versatile and can be paired with many different kinds of food. It is most commonly served at the end of the meal with a selection of fine cheeses, rich chocolates and dried fruits.
Food Match
PORT
Perfect with strong cheeses such as Stilton and rich chocolates or fruit cakes.
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LUSCIOUS. RICH. HONEYED. DE BORTOLI NOBLE ONE BOTRYTISED SEMILLON AUSTRALIA
$37.99 375ML
A luxurious sweet treat for special occasions First created by Darren De Bortoli at the family winery in Bilbul in 1982, Noble One has gone on to be one of the most awarded wines in history, garnering more than 130 trophies and 406 Gold medals both nationally and internationally.
Tasting Notes Classic Botrytised Semillon with notes of citrus, quince, nectarine and apricot complemented by hints of well integrated vanillin oak. The wine is vibrant, rich and luscious with layers of flavour, finished with a nice tang of acidity.
Occasions As a sweet treat after a special dinner.
Food Match
DESSERT WINE
Fantastic alone after dinner or served with dessert and cheese.
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HONEYSUCKLE. ORANGE. SPICE. JULES TAYLOR LATE HARVEST SAUVIGNON BLANC MARLBOROUGH
$32.99 375ML
Recent Awards Romeo Bragato Awards 2015 Gold Medal, Air New Zealand Awards 2014 Pure Silver, New Zealand International Wine Show 2014 Silver Medal.
Tasting Notes The palate is decadently sweet with concentrated flavours of mandarin, ripe nectarine and honey with hints of cloves. A soft line of acidity from its Sauvignon Blanc heritage cuts through the sweetness to balance the rich flavours to perfection.
Occasions Try pouring it on your favourite ice cream for a delicious and easy dinner party dessert option.
Food Match
DESSERT WINE
Perfect with blue cheese or excellent alongside (or instead of) your favourite dessert.
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FRESH. CITRUS. BRIGHT. TE HANA RESERVE CUVﾃ右 GISBORNE
$16.99 An exciting New Zealand bubbly that people are falling in love with!
Recent Awards
Gisborne Regional Wine Awards 2014 Silver, Spiegelau International Wine Competition 2013 Bronze, Cuisine Magazine 4 Stars, New Zealand International Wine Show 2014 Silver.
Tasting Notes This effervescent Cuvﾃｩe exhibits aromas of crisp apples, grapefruit and strawberries combined with delicate brioche characters and a naturally balanced acidity to produce this aromatic aperitif style sparkling wine.
Occasions Whether there is something worth celebrating or the end of the day, this wine will hit the spot.
Food Match
SPARKLING
Pan fried freshly caught snapper with freshly squeezed lemon.
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LUSCIOUS. TROPICAL. CLEAN. TE HANA SAUVIGNON BLANC GISBORNE
$16.99 The first thing you notice in New Zealand is our bright, clear, crisp light. Its colour saturates our landscapes and intensifies the vivid flavours in our natural produce. Each glass of Te Hana Sparkling is made from Gisborne grapes that ripen in pristine sunlight. This creates vibrant wines ideal for any occasion. Our toast is “Te Hana” – “to shine”.
Tasting Notes This delightfully refreshing sparkling wine abounds in luscious ripe tropical fruit aromas that carry through to the vivacious palate where they are joined by elegant citrus notes and a clean fruitful finish.
Occasions Alongside some delicious fresh produce and seafood.
Food Match
SPARKLING
Great with seafood canapés.
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REFRESHING. EXCITING. TE HANA ROSÉ PINOT NOIR GISBORNE
$16.99 Te Hana Rosé Pinot Noir is bottle fermented, creating a crisp fresh taste, with longer lasting bubbles. This wine is crafted from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, with the grapes harvested at an optimum balance between fruit flavour, acidity and sweetness.
Recent Awards New Zealand International Wine Show 2014 Silver, Cuisine Magazine 4 Stars.
Tasting Notes This sparkling Rosé made from Pinot Noir has a delicate salmon colour and is light and refreshing with subtle strawberry and cherry aromas delicately balanced with toasty yeast and brioche characters, well balanced acidity with a creamy rich finish.
Occasions A welcome drink as friends come over for lunch or dinner.
Food Match SPARKLING
Great with bold seafood flavours of salmon or calamari.
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LIVELY. FRESH. BALANCED. PASQUA ROMEO & JULIET’S WALL PROSECCO DOC VENETO, ITALY
$19.99 The Pasqua Family dedicates this sparkling wine to Verona and to one of the legends that have made it famous in the world. All this is told in the label: a photo which portrays the daily messages left by lovers on the walls of the famous Courtyard that is overlooked by Juliet’s balcony.
Tasting Notes This sparkling wine is lively and youthful, brilliantly fruity with an intense and well balanced palate.
Occasions The perfect start for any celebratory occasion shared with friends or that special someone.
Food Match
SPARKLING
Delightful on it’s on as an aperitif or paired with seafood.
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SOFT. DELICATE. STRAWBERRIES. DANIEL LE BRUN ROSÉ PINOT NOIR MARLBOROUGH
$29.99 Daniel Le Brun represents best in class New Zealand méthode, the finest Marlborough grapes crafted to the traditional French recipe. The culmination of 12 generations of French champagne-making experience, Daniel Le Brun has an enviable pedigree that combined with its Marlborough provenance creates this award-winning New Zealand méthode.
Recent Awards Air New Zealand Wine Awards 2013 Pure Silver, Spiegelau International Wine Competition 2014 Silver, Cuisine Magazine 5 Stars and Top 10, New Zealand International Wine Show 2013 Silver, New Zealand International Wine Show 2014 Bronze.
Tasting Notes Daniel le Brun Rosé has a colour of pale salmon pink with fresh and vibrant aromas of strawberries complemented by a creamy, biscuity complexity. The fine delicate mousee provides a soft creamy mouth-feel. This wine has appealing richness giving the wine excellent approachability.
Occasions This is a great date wine to impress or get your dinner guests palates excited for the meal ahead.
SPARKLING
Food Match
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Ideal as an aperitif or served alongside delicacies such as prosciutto, raspberries or white chocolate.
CELEBRATORY. VIBRANT. RICH. PIPER HEIDSIECK BRUT NV CHAMPAGNE, FRANCE
$69.99 Marilyn Monroe famously said she will wake up every morning with a glass of Piper Heidsieck.
Recent Awards FINE Champagne Magazine 2015 91 Points, FINE Champagne Magazine 2015 Best Non-Vintage Brut, Metro 2015 Top 100, Spiegelau International Wine Comp 2013, 2014, 2015 Trophy, Cuisine 2013, 2014 5 Stars.
Tasting Notes A rich, fruity champagne with an excellent mousse, lovely yeasty notes, a fresh tasty mouth-feel and a vibrant finish.
Occasions The perfect way to celebrate any occasion in style.
Food Match
CHAMPAGNE
Fresh and vibrant on it’s on or matched with delicate starters and seafood.
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