Christmas
2013
W
elcome to Christmas with Vintellect.
where our goal is to make sure you are never short of wine to get you through the frantic festive season. That would be devastating. We’ve seen it before and it’s not pretty… Aside from ensuring you have enough for yourself, wine has proven to be one of the most popular gifts to give and receive for Christmas. It’s that time of year to not only reward yourself after a hard year of work, but to show the love to your colleagues, customers, family and friends. As a wine lover, you know only too well the feeling of giddy excitement when you receive a beautiful bottle of wine as a gift. In this Christmas Catalogue we have assembled a snapshot of some of the incredible wine and gift selections we have put together just for you. Trust us though when we say, there is a lot more available outside of this catalogue, so if you are looking for something in particular, just reach out to us and we’ll look after you.
CONTENTS Free Delivery on all orders over $200 (except multiple address deliveries)
SECTION ONE: CHRISTMAS GIFT PACKS
Glassware. 4 Gifts that Keep on Giving. 5 Hampers. 6 Sparkling Packs 7 Wine Collections 8 Grand Gestures 9 Mixed Cases 12
SECTION TWO: CHRISTMAS WINES Champagne & Sparkling Wines 14 White wines 17 Red wines 20 Sweet & Fortified wines 23 Spirits 25 After Dinner Drinks 27
Merry Christmas.
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CHRISTMAS GIFTS Our team have put together a range of Christmas Gift Packs that offer something for everyone near and dear to you. From glassware to impressive wine and spirit collections, we make it easy for you to decide what to put under the tree for family and friends this year. Please ask about our Christmas delivery service. We can deliver your gifts to multiple addresses. All you have to do is decide what you want to give and we’ll take care of the rest.
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Glassware - add the touch of class to the dinner table
With massive savings on these Spiegelau Glasses you can add some sparkle to your Christmas table this year without breaking the bank. Perfect as gifts.
Spiegelau Bellevue Burgundy Pokai Glasses
Spiegelau Vino Grande Chardonnay Glasses
Spiegelau Wine Lovers Champagne Flute
These glasses are huge - each holds 660m, is 24cm tall and is 10cm wide. The Burgundy glasses are designed for aromatic red wines like Pinot Noir. The generous pear-shaped bowl allows the more mature, high quality, low-tannin aromatic wines to breathe openly, allowing the drinker to appreciate the nuanced differences among more complex wines.
The Spiegelau Wine Glass series Vino Grande has sold millions of pieces worldwide. Vino Grande - the ‘intelligent’ glass for elegant and perfect wine drinking. A perfect christmas gift for the wine lover or just indulge yourself this Christmas.
Crack open the bubbly and serve in these Wine Lovers Champagne Flutes from Spiegelau of Germany. Made from lead-free crystal that won’t hurt the environment, the Wine Lovers range embraces simple design without sacrificing style and quality.
ACC-GLBBP-XX $78 per pack of 6
ACC-GLVGCH-XX $78 per pack of 6
ACC-SPWLCH-XX $66 per pack of 4
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Sherry and Christmas Pudding The taste of Southern Spain is beautifully presented in this gift box. A delicious, sweet, sticky sherry from Lustau pairs harmoniously with the traditional Christmas pudding. If you feel adventurous, pour some of this sherry over ice-cream, and within minutes you will find yourself ordering more Sherry and going to the supermarket to buy tubs upon tubs of ice-cream. Contains 1 each of the following: • •
Lustau Pedro Ximenez San Emilio Sherry (375ml) NZ Christmas Pudding
Presented in a gift box.
__________________________________ GIF-SHPD-XX $44.95
Gin and Tonic Even the most ardent G&T lovers will not be disappointed with this gift box. Gin Mare is a gin that is as delicious as it is different and is the perfect gift for someone wanting to indulge themselves a little. Well more ‘a whole lot’ than a little. Contains 1 each of the following: • •
Gin Mare Gin Quina Fina Tonic
Presented in a gift box. __________________________________ GIF-GINTN-XX $112.95
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Port and Cheese This classic combination never ceases to be anything short of brilliant. We’ve paired a Graham’s fine tawny port with a truly delicious blue cheese, a combination guaranteed to please the most discerning palate. Contains 1 each of the following: • •
Grahams Fine Tawny Port* Blue Cheese
Presented in a gift box. __________________________________ GIF-PTBC-XX $54.95
Champagne and Hibiscus Flowers If you have haven’t tried this yet, the time has come. For a delicious champagne cocktail that also turns heads, just place one of these wild hibiscus flowers in the bottom of your champagne flute, add a touch of the crimson syrup and top it off with Gold Medal Winning Lanvin Brut Champagne. Contains 1 each of the following: • •
Lanvin Brut Champagne Wild Hibiscus Flowers
Presented in a gift box. __________________________________ GIT-LANHB-XX $54.95
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Christmas French Fizz
Luxury Fizz
Celebration Magnum
What better to drink after a bottle of fizz, but another bottle of fizz? This two bottle gift pack is made up of a bottle of Award Winning Lanvin Brut Champagne paired with a bottle of St Hilaire Blanquette de Limoux.
Veuve Clicquot is widely regarded as one of the great Champagne houses. A pioneer in Champagne, Madame Clicquot’s legacy can still be tasted in every bottle of Veuve. The 2004 Vintage by Veuve is a typically generous and full-bodied style of Champagne with all the toastiness and notes of brioche lovers of Veuve have come to expect.
For the serious lovers of fizz out there, this one’s for you. The colossal Christmas bottle that will dwarf everything else at your Christmas party. This magnum of Veuve du Vernay is the equivalent of two standard bottles and comes at a price that will have you asking for more.
Contains 1 each of the following: • •
Lanvin Brut NV Champagne St Hilaire Blanquette de Limoux
Presented in a gift box. __________________________________ MIX-SPK-026 $69.95
Contains 1 of the following: • Veuve Cliquot Vintage 2004 Champagne Presented in a gift box. __________________________________ VVC-CHAM-04 $117.95
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Contains 1 of the following: • Veuve du Vernay Brut NV Presented in a gift box. ____________________________ VEU-VERN-NV-1500 $37.50
Family Christmas
Family Accolades
Family and friends will not be disappointed when they gather around the Christmas table this year. This carefully chosen selection caters for all palates from a deliciously fresh Sauvignon Blanc to accompany the salmon starter, to the best value NZ and imported reds we could find to round off the main course.
Hand-picked from 5 star and Gold medal winning wines only, this selection represents our take on the “best of the best”, representing the most prestigious regions of New Zealand and around the world. These wines are undoubtably an impressive accompaniment throughout Christmas lunch and the ultimate gift for the family you love.
Contains 1 or 2 bottles of each of the following: • Paua Bay Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2010 • Te Kairanga Martinborough Pinot Gris 2012 • Twilight Vineyards Clevedon Chardonnay 2008 • Mt Hector Wairarapa Pinot Noir 2011 • Maison Vialade Cabernet 2012 • Richmond Park Shiraz 2012 _______________________________________
Contains 1 or 2 bottles each, of the following: • 900 Grapes Sauvignon Blanc 2012 • Yealands Estate Pinot Gris 2010 • Hunters Chardonnay 2012 • ARA Single Estate Pinot Noir 2011 • Chateau St Auriol 2009 Corbieres • The Mount Langhi Ghiran Cliff Edge Shiraz 2006 _____________________________________________
Presented in gift boxes
Presented in gift boxes
MIX-RAW-007 MIX-RAW-008
6 bottle case price $69.00 12 bottle case price $139.00
MIX-RAW-009 MIX-RAW-010
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6 bottle case $125.00 12 bottle case $250.00
French Classic
Luxury Christmas
This is a gift for any connoisseur who appreciates the immense character of French wines. Each a reflection of the distinctive style of the region, this selection of three outstanding wines from Burgundy, the Rhône and Bordeaux will both impress and delight.
Want to go all out this Christmas? Don’t look further than our luxury pack, filled with a trio of triumphant wines that will have your guests struggling to find words. They’ll enjoy an elegant Veuve Clicquot Vintage 2004 Champagne, a stunning Auntsfield Chardonnay and a superb Central Otago Pinot Noir from Mondillo. They’ll want Christmas at your place every year from now on.
Available in three case sizes. Contains 1, 2 or 4 bottles of each of the following: • Chateau de Rivereau 2010 • Dom Drouhin-Vaudon Chablis 2012 • Chapoutier Croze-Hermitage Les Meysonniers 2011
Contains 1, 2 or 4 bottles of each of the following: • Veuve Clicquot Vintage 2004 Champagne • Auntsfield Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2010 • Mondillo Pinot Noir 2011
Presented in gift boxes
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Presented in gift boxes
3 bottle case $95.00 6 bottle case $185.00 12 bottle case $365.00
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3 bottle case $215.00 6 bottle case $430.00 12 bottle case $860.00
Christmas Dinner Collection We’ve got your Christmas dinner wines covered. Start off with a refreshing French Bubbly and end on a sweet note with this dessert wine. Along the way you’ll enjoy a Sauvignon Blanc for your starter and a silky smooth Pinot Noir, Cotes-du-Rhone or Chardonnay for your main. Contains 1 or 2 bottles of: • St Hilaire Blanquette de Limoux 2012 • Yealands Estate Awatere Sauvignon Blanc 2012 • Te Mata Estate Vineyard Chardonnay 2012 • Delas Freres Cote-du-Rhone Saint Espirit 2011 • Surveyor Thomson Explorer Pinot Noir 2011 • Urlar Noble Riesling 2012 __________________________________________________________ MIX-RAW-011 6 bottle case $125.00 MIX-RAW-012 12 bottle case $250.00
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Cellar Selection A gift for keeping, our Cellar Selection case comprises six excellent wines that are starting to drink well now but will reach their peak over the next few years. A Gold Medal French Fizz, a beautifully oily Alsacian Pinot Gris, a graceful, fleshy Chablis, a beautifully balanced Burgundy, a stunning bordeaux blend from Waiheke Island and a top Central Otago Pinot Noir make up this collection of wines which will give lasting pleasure to a loved one or colleague with the patience to cellar it. Contains 1 or 2 bottles of each of the following:
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Saint-Hilaire Blanquette de Limoux Dom Drouhin-Vaudon Chablis 2012 Drumsara Pinot Noir 2010 Rene Mure Pinot Gris 2011 Joseph Drouhin Pommard 2009 Passage Rock Syrah 2011
Presented in wooden case ______________________________________________________________ MIX-RAW-016 6 bottle price $249.00 MIX-RAW-017 12 bottle price $499.00 11
Connoisseurs Collection Have a friend who is a wine buff or fancy yourself as a connoisseur? This high quality gift collection of six outstanding wines is perfect for them. A vintage Champagne from Veuve Cliquot, a Gold Medal Bordeaux from Chateau de Rivereau and an elegant, perfumed Burgundy from Joseph Drouhin mixed in with three exquisite wines from New Zealand: a stunning Chardonnay from Marlborough, a Bordeaux style blend from Waiheke and an intense Pinot Noir from the prestigious Central Otago region. Contains 1 or 2 bottles of each of the following:
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Veuve Cliquot Vintage 2004 Champagne Chateau de Rivereau 2010 Joseph Drouhin Pommard 2009 Auntsfield Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2010 Destiny Bay Destinae 2007 Mondillo Pinot Noir 2011
Presented in wooden case ________________________________________ MIX-RAW-018 6 bottle price $410.00 MIX-RAW-019 12 bottle price $820.00
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YOUR CHRISTMAS WINES
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hristmas is that time of year where lovers of wine get to explore the craftsmanship and genius from the winemakers that create some of the world’s best wines. It’s also that time of year where we feel we can have that extra glass we have turned down throughout the year. Let’s not forget it’s also an opportunity to try out some of your wine and food pairing ideas and get creative. To help you get started we’ve come up with some suggestions to add to your Christmas list. We kick it off with some fizz to get the palate tingling and the celebrations off to the right start. Then we work our way through the dinner whites and reds, finishing the festivities the only way we know how with Port, Dessert Wine and Spirit selections.
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Pol Remy What better way to celebrate Christmas and New Year than with some delicious French bubbly? And at this price it’s not easy to find. Give your party a look of high-flying sophistication with real French bubbly at New Zealand everyday drinking prices. ____________________________ Single Bottle $11.95 Case Price (6) $65.70 ($10.95 per btl)
Veuve de Vernay Brut NV
Kiki Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc
A Gold Medal winner (Concours Mondiale de Bruxelles) at a ridiculously low price! Pale straw in colour, fresh, fruity and floral on the nose. The palate is full with delicate apple and pear fruit flavours complimented by smooth velvety bubbles. This wine is perfect served as an aperitif or with salads, fish, white meats and fruit desserts. ____________________________ Single Bottle $15.95 Case Price (6) $89.70 ($14.95 per btl)
Let’s have a Kiki! Introducing the Silver Medal Winning Kiki Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2010 by Ant Moore. Crafted in the classic Marlborough style, the palate is lemon and lime citrus, with tropical fruit notes and a steady stream of fine bubbles to add that extra ‘wow’ factor. Fabulous! ____________________________ Single Bottle $12.95 Case Price (6) $71.70 ($11.95 per btl)
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Nova Vita Firebird Chardonnay Pinot Noir NV 89 Points - James Halliday’s Wine Companion. This is an elegant and refreshing sparkling wine displaying green apple, pear, and strawberry aromas with a hint of bakers dough. The palate has a soft and creamy textured feel with sweet brioche flavours, balanced acidity and a creamy mousse bead. ____________________________ Single Bottle $19.95 Case Price (6) $113.70 ($18.95 per btl)
Saint-Hilaire Blanquette de Limoux Brut NV Multiple Gold Medals and rated as one of the best value sparkling wines in the world, say this wine should be on your table this Christmas. Made more than a century before champagne, the Benedictine Monks of the Abbey of Saint-Hilaire in the Southern foothills of Limoux created France’s Very First Sparkling Wine. Robert Parker says, “This is the least known, well-made sparkling wine in France. The wine is qualitatively close to a non vintage high quality Champagne at one third the price”. ____________________________ Single Bottle $19.95 Case Price (6) $113.70 ($18.95 per btl)
Sieur d’Arques Grande Cuvée 1531 de Aimery
Dobel Estate Methode Traditionelle 2007
Ranked 6/300 by STERN Magazine, 6th out of over 300 wines in the Prestigious Stern tasting in France and over 15 gold medals. The results are simply unbelievable. Is there any other wine to rival it in New Zealand? It punches far above its weight class and has knocked off some seriously expensive contenders - delivering unheard of extraordinary value for money. Get it fast! ____________________________ Single Bottle $19.95 Case Price (6) $113.70 ($18.95 per btl)
This wine was the Top Methode of WineNZ Magazine’s Summer 2012 tasting. Its panel said, “Shows a pretty yellow aspect in the glass. This wine is really nutty on the nose, displaying good fruit development. There are crisp apple flavours on the palate with fruit development here too and lots of autolysed yeast character. This wine is very well structured and quite Champagne like, finishing with good, firm acidity. A stellar Wine.” ____________________________ Single Bottle $19.95 Case Price (6) $113.70 ($18.95 per btl) 15
Lanvin Brut NV Consistently a gold medal winning and five-star rated wine, Lanvin was also ranked #1 and Best Buy in a Cuisine Magazine Champagne tasting. “A near perfect expression of Champagne, this is a sublime, very sophisticated wine” ____________________________ Single Bottle $39.95 Case Price (6) $233.70 ($38.95 per btl)
Veuve Cliquot Vintage 2004 Champagne
Louis Roederer Brut Rose Vintage 2008 (Gift Box)
This is a true classic Champagne by any standards. Veuve Clicquot is regarded as one of the great Champagne houses. Rated 94 Points by Wine enthusiast just last September and 91 points by Gilbert & Gaillard last April. ____________________________ Single Bottle $118.95 Case Price (6) $695.70 ($115.95 per btl)
This is a wine that touches all five senses: a glorious expression of the rich, creamy character of the Pinot Noir, bursting with heady aromas of flowers and fresh fruits, plus just a lick of toast and caramel. The Pinot’s characteristic liveliness and structure are enveloped in succulence but remain perfectly intact. ____________________________ Single Bottle $139.95 Case Price (6) $833.70 ($138.95 per btl)
Louis Roederer Brut Premier NV (Gift Box)
Louis Roederer Cristal (Gift Box)
Louis Roederer Brut Premier is rightly regarded as one of the finest examples of non-vintage Champagne in the world. It is produced from a blend of four years’ vintages, of which three are derived from its unique collection of reserve wines which slowly age in large oak vats for over five years. Dish Magazine: 96/100, 5 Stars & No. 1 Champagne _____________________ Single Bottle $$ 79.95 Case Price (6) $455.70 ($75.95 per btl)
Louis Roederer Cristal, the first Prestige Cuvée, was created in 1876 for Tsar Alexander II of Russia. One hundred and thirty-six years later, it remains faithful to its origin’ inspired by elegance, purity, and precision. “It is a blue sky, without any clouds,” says Cellar Master Jean-Baptiste Lécaillon. ____________________________ Single Bottle $379.95
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White Wines Terrace Road Sauvignon Blanc 2012
St Clair Vicars Choice Chardonnay 2012
A delicious, fruit-forward Sauvignon Blanc bursting with freshness. Ultra light straw yellow in colour, with some shiny apple green tinges. Typical fine nose with hints of green gooseberry, lemongrass, apple and lemon peel. The palate is blessed with fresh citrus flavours of lime, lemon and grapefruit, and a lovely minerally finish. Sauvignon Blanc with a high fun factor and length. __________________________ TERR-SAB-12 Single Bottle $11.95 Case Price (6) $65.70 ($10.95 per btl)
Rated as 4 stars and a Best Buy at $15-$20 by Cuisine Magazine, at just $13.95 its an absolute steal. Medium-bodied with a beautifully soft, round palate showing ripe peach and refreshing stone fruit flavours. Malolactic fermentation adds complexity. __________________________ STC-VCCH-12 Single Bottle $14.95 Case Price (6) $83.70 ($13.95 per btl)
Bouldevines Marlborough Riesling 2009
Te Kairanga Martinborough Pinot Gris 2012
Rated Top Wine and Best Buy by Cuisine and awarded Gold Elite medal at Air NZ Wine Awards says it all about this fantastic riesling by Bouldevines who have been dubbed as one of 10 wineries to watch by Sydney Wine Commentator Ralph Kyte Powell. ___________________________ BOU-RIES-09. Single Bottle $14.95 Case Price (6) $83.70 ($13.95 per btl)
A delicious Pinot Gris from one of Martinboroughs most renowned and respected wineries. White peach and nashi pear aromas dominate the floral nose. The palate is round and juicy with a fresh, crisp finish. ____________________________ TEK-PIG-12 Single Bottle $13.95 Case Price (6) $77.70 ($12.95 per btl) 17
La Villa de Maison Vilande Blanc 2011
Yealands Estate Pinot Gris 2010
Made from the classic southernFrench combo of Marsanne and Rousanne, but with a tiny proportion of Sauv Blanc for additional aroma. Fairly fat on the palate with some interesting lees complexity. Great value for money! ____________________________ LAVILLA-BLANC-11 Single Bottle $15.95 Case Price (6) $89.70 ($14.95 per btl)
This multiple gold medal winner is brimming with concentrated notes of poached pears and melon, with underlying flavours of quince and a touch of ginger. ____________________________ YEA-PIG-10 Single Bottle $17.95 Case Price (6) $101.70 ($16.95 per btl)
McGuigan Black Label Chardonnay 2011
Babich Family Estates Headwaters Organic Sauvignon Blanc 2012
A delicious chardonnay that punches well above its weight. Tropical fruit salad aromas and buttered toast characters. The palate is medium bodied and soft with generous tropical fruit flavours and an off-dry finish. ____________________________ McG-BLCH-11 Single Bottle $15.95 Case Price (6) $89.70 ($14.95 per btl)
Gold winner at the Royal Easter Wine Show this certified organic Sauvignon Blanc goes from strength to strength. There is a lush texture to the wine with an unfolding herbal/mineral component, creating both a tight and delicious wine. ____________________________ WAIR-SAB-13 Single Bottle $20.95 Case Price (6) $119.70 ($19.95 per btl) 18
Rene Mure Pinot Gris 2011
Dom DrouhinVaudon Chablis 2012
A lucisous, dry style pinot gris from the hillsides around the city of Rouffach in Alsace - the aromatic homeland of France. The perfect accompaniment with turkey or chicken this Christmas. ____________________________ RENE-PIG-11 Single Bottle $ 20.95 Case Price (6) $119.70 ($19.95 per btl)
This dry, fruity chablis is from the northernmost region of Burgundy, located in a dramatic circle of hills where vines have been planted for hundreds of years. The Vaudon has been an excellent example of Chablis for over 20 years. Lemon rind and mineral notes are mouthwatering and juicy. ___________________________ DROU-CHAB-12 Single Bottle $ 30.95 Case Price (6) $179.70 ($29.95 per btl)
Te Mata Estate Chardonnay 2011
Te Mata Elston Chardonnay 2012
Lovely aromas of ripest white peach, sweet lemon, grilled nuts and toast. The palate is focussed and fine, showing pear juice and nouget flavours, with a creamy texture and refreshing acidity contributing to a long finish. ____________________________ TMT-CHAR-12 Single Bottle $20.95 Case Price (6) $119.70 ($19.95 per btl)
A legendary NZ chardonnay made from low cropped vines that undergos a complete barrel and malo-lactic fermentation. It is a richly fruited and textured wine showing ripe stine fruit, pineapple and citrus flavours with a seamless long finish. Stunning. ____________________________ TMT-ELCH-12 Single Bottle $36.95 Case Price (6) $215.70 ($35.95 per btl) 19
Mt Hector Pinot Noir 2011
Matua Origins Merlot 2012
Richmond Park Shiraz 2012
Rated by WineNZ magazine as one of the top 5 best value wines under $20, this light, well balanced pinot noir wirh soft red fruit flavours is from the Wairarapa, home of some of the best Pinot Noir in NZ. A steal at this price. ____________________________ MHE-PIN-11 Single Bottle $11.95 Case Price (6) $65.70 ($10.95 per btl)
From Winemaker of the Year, Nicoli St George, this Hawke’s Bay merlot is vibrant in colour and has fresh raspberry, plum and spice aromas. The palate has fresh berry flavours with integrated oak followed by a supple and smooth finish. ____________________________ MATO-MER-12 Single Bottle $11.95 Case Price (6) $65.70 ($10.95 per btl)
Perfect for lovers of big Aussie Shiraz, this wine displays aromas of red berry fruit, spice notes and a touch of vanilla. Spft spiced oak and a natural acidity support a long finish. ____________________________ RICH-SHIR-12 Single Bottle $12.95 Case Price (6) $71.70 ($11.95 per btl)
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Le Fong Reserve Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 This stunning wine was made for the top end of the Chinese market. A cancelled export order has enabled us to purchase it at a ridiculously low price for you. Deep and dense in colour it displays aromas of currents and raspberry. Notes of liquorice and oak on the palate are wrapped in velvety tannins and texture. Absolute class! ____________________________ LAF-RECM-11 Single Bottle $15.95 Case Price (6) $89.70 ($14.95 per btl)
Poggio de Genesi “Bixio’s Selection” Chianti DOCG 2012 Chianti, the most famous of all the Italian wines, grows in the hills around Siena and Firenze, where Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Malvasia and Trebbiano grapes give this wine its great character. Great with meat and cheese, its also a perfect “anytime” drink. __________________________ POGG-CHI-11 Single Bottle $15.95 Case Price (6) $89.70 ($14.95 per btl)
Chateau St. Auriol Corbieres 2009
Passage Rock Sisters 2011
Leonardo Chianti 2012
Winner of a Gold Medal at the Challenge International du Vin 2011; this wine combines Syrah, Grenache, Carignan and Mourvèdre. Lively nose of cherry, strawberry, plum and vanilla with hints of olive and fresh herbs. Smooth, round and fruit-driven with good aroma replays, and moderately ripe tannins giving a fine framework. ____________________________ CHAT-STAU-09 Single Bottle $15.95 Case Price (6) $89.70 ($14.95 per btl)
The Passage Rock vineyard and restaurant on the eastern end of Waiheke is one of the best wine producers on the Island. This delicious blend of four red varieties is both gutsy and extremely easy drinking. Get some. ____________________________ PAS-SIST-11 Single Bottle $18.95 Case Price (6) $107.70 ($17.95 per btl)
This wine has everything you’d want in an easy drinking Chianti. Attractive red fruit aromas lead to a palate full of juicy, ripe berry fruit and hints of smoke and spice. A lifted, fresh wine that finishes on a perfumed, blackberry note. ____________________________ LEO-CHI-12 Single Bottle $20.95 Case Price (6) $119.70 ($19.95 per btl)
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Chateau de Rivereau 2010
Babich Gimblett Gravels Syrah 2012
Gold medal winner at the Lyon International Wine Competition 2012, this is a classic Bordeaux blend, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon predominent. Subtle oak notes, and some roasted coffee bean aromas and fruit cake spice that adds complexity to the undercurrent of fruit and harmonious tannins. ____________________________ LEO-CHI-12 Single Bottle $20.95 Case Price (6) $119.70 ($19.95 per btl)
The Babich name is synonymous with quality and this Syrah from their estate-owned Irongate vineyard in the famed Gimblett Gravels region, offers delicate raspberry and floral flavours in a light, fresh and peppery style. ___________________________ BAB-GGSY-12 Single Bottle $23.95 Case Price (6) $137.70 ($22.95 per btl)
The Supper Club Central Otago Pinot Noir 2012 Supper Club Wines draws its inspiration from the Supper Clubs of London during the 1940’s, where patrons could dine, drink and dance in some less formal surroundings. The 2012 Pinot Noir has bright rich redcurrant and blackberry aromatics, followed by a dense palate showing generous warm flavours and a persistent, lingering finish. ____________________________ TSUP-PIN-12 Single Bottle $25.95 Case Price (6) $149.70 ($24.95 per btl) 22
M.Chapoutier Crozes-Hermitage Les Meysonniers 2011 A fantastic combination of quality and price make this Rhone blend well worth including on your Christmas wine list this year. Very aromatic and syrah-like, it is light, dry and elegant with black cherry, coffee, meaty, savoury, roasted pepper and herb flavours. ____________________________ CHAP-HERM-11 Single Bottle $39.95 Case Price (6) $233.70 ($38.95 per btl)
Dows Fine Tawny Port
Graham’s Fine Tawny Port
Christmas dinner is not complete without a glass or two of port. Dow’s is one of the oldest and most highly respected of the Port Houses. The Dow’s Tawny is aged for an average of 3 years in cask and is delicious with soft ripened cheeses or flan or fruit tarts. __________________________ DOW-FTP-NV Single Bottle $ 42.95 Case Price (6) $239.70 ($39.95 per btl)
This Fine Tawny Port is light in colour and texture but displays the rich fruity style which has become the hallmark of all Graham’s Ports. The skilful inclusion in the blend of some older wines adds a lingering, nutty taste. ____________________________ GRA-FTP-NV Single Bottle $ 44.95 Case Price (6) $239.70 ($39.95 per btl)
Lustau Pedro Ximenez San Emilio
Lone Goat Dessert Riesling 2007 This multiple award winning sticky displays sweet, natural sugars balanced with crisp mineral acids integrated with perfumed apple and lime notes. Amazing with soft, blue cheese before dinner or serve with the Christmas pud. ____________________________ LON-LHRI-07-375 Single Bottle $12.95 Case Price (6) $71.70 ($11.95 per btl)
If ever there was proof that Sherry is no longer just for Nana, this is it. Made from Pedro Ximenez grapes, which are dried under the hot Spanish sun to concentrate the natural sweetness and extract the intense flavours of raisins and molasses. This is an after dinner taste experience not to be missed. Pour it over ice cream.. ___________________________ LUS-PEXI-375 Single Bottle $35.95 Case Price (6) $209.70 ($34.95 per btl)
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M.Chapoutier Muscat de Beaumes de Venise Vin Doux Naturel
Greystone Basket Star Riesling 2011 Add a little class to your Christmas dessert with this Trophy winning sticky from Greystone. The palate shows great length beautifully balanced by natural acidity. Full of baked quince, fig, lashings of honey and citrus fruits. Wow! ____________________________ GRS-BSRI-11 Single Bottle $ 29.95 Case Price (6) $173.70 ($28.95 per btl)
Naturally sweet wines (VDN’s) have a long history in the south of France. Similar to port, VDN’s are fortified with a neutral grape spirit to stop the yeast before fermentation is complete and all the sugars have been converted to alcohol. This example from the famous Chapoutier brand is rated Rated 18+ by Raymond Chan. ____________________________ CHAP-MUSCAT-12-375 Single Bottle $ 29.95 Case Price (6) $173.70 ($28.95 per btl)
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Bowmore Islay Single Malt 12 Year Old Founded in 1779, Bowmore is the first recorded distillery on Islay (pronounced ‘eye-la’) and is one of the oldest distilleries in Scotland. Bowmore is widely acknowledged to be among the finest and most perfectly balanced single malts in the world renowned for their peaty smokiness and Bowmore is no exception. ____________________________ BOW-12YOSM-700 Single Bottle (700 ml) $73.95 Case Price (6) $419.70 ($69.95 per btl)
Glen Garioch 1797 Founders Reserve
J. Painturaud Reserve Cognac
Klipdrift Premium Brandy
Glen Garioch (pronounced Geery) was founded in 1797, making it one of Scotland’s oldest distilleries still in production. This small distillery takes its name from the Valley of the Garioch, traditionally the finest barley growing area of Scotland. There is a saying that from small beginnings come great things and this could not be more true for Glen Garioch. ___________________________ GLEG-FRESSM-700 Single Bottle (700ml) $94.95 Case Price (6) $ 539.70 ($89.95 per btl)
Third generation growers and producers, the Painturaud family produce Cognacs from a 23 ha vineyard based exclusively in Segonzac, the capital and heart of Grande Champagne - First Cru of Cognac. The unique chalky soil from this region is a key factor for the renowned fine eau-de-vie and its long ageing abilities. ____________________________ PAINT-CGNAC-700ml Single Bottle (700 ml) $99.95 Case Price (6) $539.70 ($89.95 per btl)
Klipdrift is South Africa’s best selling brandy. Meticulously blended in over 50 year old pot stills, Klipdrift Premium is the result of master brandy distillers’ dedication to the craft of making a brandy, that over the years has come to be known simply as Premium. ____________________________ KLIP-BRAN-750ml Single Bottle (750ml) $ 46.95 Case Price (6) $ 252.00 ($42.00 per btl)
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Ultimat Vodka
Gin Mare
Ultimat is an ultra premium triple distilled wheat, rye and grain vodka crafted in the birthplace of vodka – Poland. Its unique combination of grains and potato give this luxury spirit a subtle taste, smooth texture, and rich complexity that is uncommon in most vodka. ____________________________ ULT-VODKA-750ml Single Bottle (750 ml) $109.95 Case Price (6) $599.70 ($99.95 per btl)
Gin Mare establishes a new benchmark for innovation in the super premium gin category, taking as its inspiration the different cultures and finest natural botanicals of the Mediterranean region. Sun drenched citrus fruits, Arbequina olives, thyme, basil and rosemary give this exceptional gin genuine warmth and depth of character, a true reflection of the very people that inspired its creation. ___________________________ [GIN-MARE-700 Single Bottle (700ml) $109.95 Case Price (6)$ 599.70 ($99.95 per btl) 26
Green Fairy Absinth
Santa Marta Limencello
The original Absinth from the Czech Republic, Green Fairy was a favourite tipple of both Oscar Wilde and Vincent Van Gogh. Banned throughout Europe and the USA, its now available again with only a reduced amount of wormwood, which is the hallucinogenic content. ____________________________ GREEN-ABSINTH-500 Single Bottle (500 ml) $74.95 Case Price (6) $419.70 ($69.95 per btl)
This crisp, tangy limencello from Italian producer Santa Marta has an incredibly fresh tasting lemon flavour. A delightful addition to the Christmas menu.. ____________________________ STMART-LIMON-500ml Single Bottle (500ml) $ 33.95 Case Price (6) $ 185.70 ($30.95 per btl)
Kraken Spiced Black Rum
Patron XO Cafe Tequila Hand crafted in small batches for super high quality, Patrón is a luxury brand of tequila, produced in Mexico and sold in handblown, individually numbered bottles. Founder John Paul DeJoria’s goal was to make the best tequila in the world. ____________________________________ PATRON-XOCAFE-375 Single Bottle (375 ml) $ 39.95. (700 ml) $79.95 Case Price 375 ml (12) 750 ml (6) $ 450.00 ($37.50/$75.00 per btl)
The Kraken is a black spiced rum produced in Trinidad and Tobago and takes its name from a legendary sea monster of gigantic proportions. The bottle features a large octopus-like cephalopod rising from the deep as if to attack an unsuspecting schooner or galleon. The bottle is designed with dual grab handles, like something a Pirate would sling over his shoulder in a drunken haze. __________________________________ KRACK-RUM-700 Single Bottle 700 ml) $ 59.95 Case Price (6) $299.70 ($49.95 per btl)
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Three Immaculate Collections Want to enjoy incredible wines this Christmas, but don’t have the time to pick through and find what you want yourself? Don’t panic, ViNtellect has you covered. Not only will these hand-picked collections save you time and hassle, it will save you that hard earned money too. Our three Christmas Mixed Cases comprise a sparkling wine and a mixture of Whites and Reds. Prices range from $139 to $299. Just let us know which case or cases you want and leave the heavy lifting to us.
Shepherds Delight
Three Wise Men
This Christmas collection represents extraordinary value for money. We scoured around for the best wines for the best prices and put them in this collection for you. It contains a refreshing French fizz, a fruity Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, a smooth Marlborough Pinot Noir and a truly gritty French Syrah.
A very smart collection comprising of a classic French Bubbly, a multiple award winning Pinot Gris from Yealands, a Pinot Noir that punches well above its weight and a beautifully balanced Rhone from renowned winemaker Michael Chapoutier.
Contains 3 bottles each, of the following:
Contains 3 bottles each, of the following:
• Veuve du Vernay • Terrace Road Sauvignon Blanc 2012 • Mt Hector Pinot Noir • Syrah La Chapelle Montmija 2012 _______________________________________________________ MIX-RAW-020 $139.00
• Veuve de Vernay Brut NV • Yealands Estate Pinot Gris 2010 • Monowai Pinot Noir 2011 • M. Chapoutier Luberon la Ciboise 2012 _______________________________________________________ MIX-RAW-021 $199.00 28
Deck the Halls
This is the ultimate collection, the one that turns heads and evokes jealousy for those that don’t have it. It includes our tasting panels’ favourites, which include a multiple Gold Medal winning French bubbly, a Sauvignon Blanc from one of New Zealand’s finest aromatic winemakers, a sensational Central Otago Pinot Noir and a Cotes du Rhone from Chapoutier to finish in style. Contains 3 bottles each, of the following: • St Hilaire • Neudorf Sauvignon Blanc 2012 • Carrick Unravelled Pinot Noir 2011 • M. Chapoutier Cotes du Rhone Belleruche 2011 _______________________________________________________ MIX-RAW-022 $299.00
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