Wine Central Christmas 2014 Gift Catalogue

Christmas

2014

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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 24 After Dinner Drinks 26

Merry Christmas.

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CHRISTMAS GIFTS

Gift Vouchers - the Gift of Choice

If you want to give someone the pleasure of choosing their own gift from Wine Central, we offer a range of Wine Central Gift Vouchers to the value of $25, $50, and $100. www.winecentral.co.nz/giftvouchers

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.

The Gift that Keeps on Giving

Enroll someone in Wine Central’s Wine Club and you’ll become their favourite person immediately by giving them a tailored wine experience for years to come.

Our Wine Club members receive a mixed case of wine delivered every one or two months, paired with food matching suggestions and special offers.

Wine Club From $144 per case (first case half price)

www.winecentral.co.nz/wineclub Call us on 09 9734747 to discuss these options in more detail.

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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 $49.95

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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 gold medal Veuve de Vernay NV.

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 Veuve de Vernay NV

Presented in a gift box. __________________________________ MIX-SPK-026 $59.95

Contains 1 of the following: • Veuve Cliquot Vintage 2004 Champagne Presented in a gift box. __________________________________ VVC-CHAM-04 $99.95

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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 Accolades

Family Christmas

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.

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.

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Contains 1 or 2 bottles of each of the following: • Awaroa Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2014 • Torrent Bay Pinot Gris 2013 • Twilight Vineyards Clevedon Chardonnay 2009 • Mt Hector Wairarapa Pinot Noir 2013 • Santa Ana Cabernet 2013 • River Ridge Shiraz 2009

_____________________________________________ MIX-RAW-009 MIX-RAW-010

_______________________________________ MIX-RAW-007 MIX-RAW-008

6 bottle case price $69.00 12 bottle case price $139.00

Presented in gift boxes

Contains 1 or 2 bottles each, of the following: Hunters Sauvignon Blanc 2013 Dashwood Pinot Gris 2014 Goldwater Chardonnay 2012 Lindis River Pinot Noir 2013 Domaine Roumane Cotes du Phone 2011 Zeppelin “Big Bertha” Shiraz 2012

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6 bottle case $125.00 12 bottle case $250.00

Presented in gift boxes

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, the Iconic Neudorf Moutere Chardonnay and a superb Martinborough Pinot Noir from Ata Rangi. 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 Pez St Estephe 2011 • Delas St Esprit Cotes Du Rhone 2011 • Joseph Drouhin Laforet Pinot Noir 2011

Contains 1, 2 or 4 bottles of each of the following: • • •

Veuve Clicquot Vintage 2004 Champagne Neudorf Moutere Chardonnay 2012 Ata Rangi Crimson Pinot Noir 2011

Presented in gift boxes

_________________________________ MIX-RED-179 MIX-RED-180 MIX-RED-181

Presented in gift boxes

3 bottle case $95.00 6 bottle case $185.00 12 bottle case $365.00

__________________________________ MIX-RAW-013 MIX-RAW-014 MIX-RAW-015

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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, French red or Chardonnay for your main.

Contains 1 or 2 bottles of:

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Gancia Prosecco DOC Dry Hunters Sauvignon Blanc 2013 Passage Rock Chardonnay 2013 Domaine Du Romaine Cote-du-Rhone 2011 Mt Rosa Pinot Noir 2009 Tempus Two Botrytis Semillon 2011

__________________________________________________________ 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 Cellars 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 sparkling wine, a graceful, fleshy Chablis, a silky, medium bodied Pinot Noir, a fruity riesling, a typically classic Cotes du Rhone and a sumptuous NZ Syrah make up this collection of wines, each of which is a shining example of its appellation and will give lasting pleasure to the recipient with the patience to lay it down.

Contains 1 or 2 bottles of each of the following:

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Saint-Hilaire Blanquette de Limoux Rene Mure Pinot Gris 2011 Dom Drouhin- Vaudon Chablis 2012 Passage Rock Syrah 2012 Lindis River Pinot Noir 2013 Domaine Roumane Cotes du Phone 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 classic Bordeaux from Chateau de Pez and an elegant, perfumed Pinot Noir from Central Otago, the iconic Neudorf Moutere Chardonnay, and two fantastic wines from acclaimed Waiheke producer passage Rock: the superb Reserve Chardonnay and the Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot.

Contains 1 or 2 bottles of each of the following: • Veuve Cliquot Vintage 2004 • Neudorf Moutere Chardonnay 2012 • Passage Rock Reserve Chardonnay 2012 • Lindis River Pinot Noir 2013 • Chateau de Pez St Estephe 2011 • Passage Rock Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2010 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

Louis Perdrier

What better way to celebrate Christmas and New Year than with some delicious 5 Star 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. ____________________________ PRM-BRUT-NV Single Bottle $10.95 Case Price (6) $59.70 ($9.95 per btl)

A favourite all year around with our customers, but perfect for Christmas and the New Year.

Easy drinking, vibrant fizz for all occasions. ____________________________ LOUIS-PEDR-NV Single Bottle $11.95 Case Price (6) $65.70 ($10.95 per btl)

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Veuve de Vernay Brut NV

Gancia Prosecco DOC Dry

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. ____________________________ VEU-VERN-NV-750 Single Bottle $15.95 Case Price (6) $89.70 ($14.95 per btl)

It’s perfect as aperitif before lunch or dinner. Or try it over the holiday period with light food such as pasta, rice, light cheese and sea food. Ideal with not too sweet desserts. ____________________________ GAN-PROS-NV

Single Bottle $15.95 Case Price (6) $89.70 ($14.95 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)

Champagne Pannier

Sieur d’Arques Grande Cuvée 1531 de Aimery

2008 IWSC gold medal winner and silver medal winner at The Champagne Masters, beating off plenty of top brands. Delicate long lasting bubbles. A yeasty nose, with an elegant touch of fruit. A very balanced Champagne with a long aftertaste. ____________________________ PAN-BRUT-NV Single Bottle $39.95 Case Price (6) $233.70 ($38.95 per btl)

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)

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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” ____________________________ LAN-BRUT-NV Single Bottle $39.95 Case Price (6) $233.70 ($38.95 per btl)

Veuve Cliquot Vintage 2004 Champagne

Louis Roederer Brut Premier NV (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. ____________________________ VVC-CHAM-04 Single Bottle $99.95 Case Price (6) $594 ($99 per btl)

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 ____________________________ LROD-BRUT-GB Single Bottle $79.95 Case Price (6) $455.70 ($75.95 per btl)

Louis Roederer Brut Rose Vintage 2008 (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. Very sophisticated and wonderfully austere with an unbelievable backbone of power and intensity.

A brilliant aperitif, but also at home matched with a huge array of cuisine. ____________________________ LROD-BRUTROSE-GB Single Bottle $139.95 Case Price (6) $833.70 ($138.95 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. ____________________________ LROD_CRISTAL-GB Single Bottle $379.95

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White Wines Awaroa Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2014

Twilight Clevdon Chardonnay 2009

It’s beautifully lifted on the nose displaying passionfruit, peach, floral and herbaceous characters, followed by a succulent palate that’s intense and vibrant. An immediately appealing sauvignon with plenty of classic flavours and perfect over the summer break. _________________________ AWA-SAB-14 .

Single Bottle $11.95 Case Price (6) $65.70 ($10.95 per btl)

Enjoy enormous value for money with this beautifullly aged Chardonnay from the Twilight Vineyards at Clevdon. The wine shows mouthfilling ripe peach and pear flavours on the palate with a hint of subtle oak. A wine of finesse with a crisp clean lingering finish. __________________________ TWI-CHA-09

Single Bottle $11.95 Case Price (6) $65.70 ($10.95 per btl)

Concha Y Toro Casillero del Diablo Chardonnay 2013

Torrent Bay Pinot Gris 2013 This is a beautifully balanced wine with flavours of ripe peach, apricot and aromatic pears lifted by subtle hazelnut notes and quince. A versatile wine that will sit comfortably both on the Chrustmas dinner table and with the BBQ this summer. ____________________________ TNT-PIG-13 Single Bottle $11.95 Case Price (6) $65.70 ($10.95 per btl)

Casillero del Diablo has just been listed as one of the top 50 brands in the UK and deservedly so. Grapes are harvested from Limari - one of many up-and-coming regions in Chile that are capturing the attention of wine drinkers around the globe. ___________________________ C

Single Bottle $13.95 Case Price (6) $77.70 ($12.95 per btl) 17

Dashwood Pinot Gris 2014

Yealands Estate Pinot Gris 2010

This was the Champion Pinot Gris and Trophy winner at this years NZ International Wine Show. A seriously good wine at a ridiculously low price means this wine should be on your table this Christmas. Classic pear and citrus notes with crisp, fresh acidity and a lengthy finish. ____________________________ DASH-PIG-14

Single Bottle $13.95 Case Price (6) $77.70 ($12.95 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)

Sebastiani Chardonnay 2012

Hunters Sauvignon Blanc 2013

This is real chardonnay for chardonnay lovers from arguably one of the best Chardonnay regions in the US. The 2012 Sonoma vintage was the best since 2007 and this is reflected in this wine.

Californian chardonnnay of this quality can cost twice as much so this is great buying and the perfect addition to the Christmas table. ____________________________ SEB-CHA-12 Single Bottle $20.95 Case Price (6) $119.70 ($19.95 per btl)

This multiple Gold-medal winning sauvignon blanc from Hunter’s never disappoints. Look for intense aromas of grapefruit, peach, feijoa and dill. It is ripe and flavoursome on the palate with excellent mid palate weight, beautifully framed by bright acidity. ____________________________ HUN-SAB-13 Single Bottle $15.95

Case Price (6) $89.70 ($14.95 per btl)

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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 $39.95

Case Price (6) $233.70

($38.95 per btl) 19

Santa Ana Homage Malbec 2013

Mt Hector Pinot Noir 2013

Dark ruby red colour from hand picked grapes from the Maipu region of Mendoza. Nice concentration and fruit. 6 months on oak has imparted delicious flavours of chocolate and vanilla. ____________________________ SANTA-HOMMAL-13

Single Bottle $11.95 Case Price (6) $65.70 ($10.95 per btl)

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-13

Single Bottle $13.95

Case Price (6) $77.70

($12.95 per btl)

Domaine de Roumane Cotes du Rhone 2011 This traditional Grenache-Syrah blend has a nice ruby color. Intense nose of violets, and fruit jam. Well balanced, soft tannins are showing an extremely intense fruit. Will perfectly match with grilled meat, lamb sauté and goat cheese. ____________________________ DMM-ROU-11

Single Bottle $15.95 Case Price (6) $89.70 ($14.95 per btl)

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Cuvee Le Jour et la Nuit 2012 Grapes from 50 year old Carignan vines were used to make this dark, intense coloured wine with a powerfull nose of blackcurrant and spices. There is a real “marriage” between spicy and fruity notes with silky soft tannins and great length.

A fantastic wine for all occassions but try it with a juicy BBQ steak and green salad this summer. ____________________________ LEJR-CUV-12

Single Bottle $12.95

Case Price (6) $71.70

($11.95 per btl)

Biferno Riserva 2004

Chateau St. Auriol Corbieres 2009

Passage Rock Sisters 2011

Leonardo Chianti 2012

Gracefully aged for 10 years, this wine is stunning and an absolute steal at the price. A D.O.C Montepulciano, its a blend of Montepulciano, Trebbiano and Anglianico. This is definitely a wine for hearty foods over the Christmas period. Still some aging potential so put some away for Winter. __________________________ BIF-ROS-04

Single Bottle $11.95 Case Price (6) $65.70 ($10.95 per btl)

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)

An intense Chianti with lovely colour and a robust character that epitomises the style of wine produced in this part of Tuscany.

Lively and fresh in the mouth, with soft, rounded tanins. Good intensity, attractive structure and fine, long length ____________________________ LEO-CHI-12

Single Bottle $17.95

Case Price (6) $101.70

($16.95 per btl)

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Zepplin “Big Bertha” Shiraz 2012

Partisan “By Jove” Tempranillo 2012

If you’re a big red wine lover then this is the baby for you! With multiple trophies and gold medals to its name you know you are drinking a very classy, bold wine.

In good Aussie fashion, whack a steak on the barby and get stuck in! ____________________________ ZEP-BBSHI-12 Single Bottle $20.95 Case Price (6) $119.70 ($19.95 per btl)

A gold medal winning McLaren Vale Tempranillo. Dark red/black berry fruits dominate with hints of brown spices showing through.

The elegant of the soft tannins and balanced acidity add to a great finish and long length. ___________________________ PAR-BJTEM-11 Single Bottle $21.95 Case Price (6) $125.70 ($20.95 per btl)

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Lindis River Central Otago Pinot Noir 2013

M.Chapoutier Cotes du Rhone Belleruche 2013

Beautifully aromatic showing blackcurrant, bramble and spice on the nose. It has an elegant, silky soft texture with fine-grained tannins and a wonderfully balanced and long finish. Delicious!” ____________________________ LIND-PIN-13 Single Bottle $19.95 Case Price (6) $113.70 ($18.95 per btl)

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-CDR-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 $34.95 Case Price (6) $209.70 ($33.95 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 $36.95 Case Price (6) $221.70 ($35.95 per btl)

Lustau Pedro Ximenez San Emilio

Tempus Two Botrytis Semillon Luscious and sweet, this wine will is the perfect way to finish your Christmas lunch. Rich and opulent with a refreshing citrus lift - the quintessence of botrytis Semillon. ____________________________ TEMP-PBSEM-11 Single Bottle (375ml) $18.95 Case Price (6) $107.70 ($17.95 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.. ___________________________ Single Bottle (375ml) $34.95 Case Price (6) $203.70 ($33.95 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) $62.95 Case Price (6) $365.70 ($60.95 per btl)

Glen Garioch 1797 Founders Reserve

Auchentoshan 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky

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) $89.95 Case Price (6) $ 527.70 ($87.95 per btl)

Triple distilled then matured for over twelve years. This Lowland Single Malt Whisky has the tempting aroma of toasted almonds, caramelised toffee and the signature smooth, delicate, Auchentoshan taste. ____________________________ AUCH-SMWHIS-12 Single Bottle (700 ml) $75.95 Case Price (6) $437.70 ($72.95 per btl)

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Klipdrift Premium Brandy 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) $42.95 Case Price (6) $245.40 ($40.90 per btl)

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) $89.95 Case Price (6) $527.70 ($87.95 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) 25

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) $79.95 Case Price (6) $623.60 ($77.95 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 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)

Patron XO Cafe Tequila

Mozart Chocolate Liqueur

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-750 Single Bottle (500 ml) $ 69.95.

Case Price (6) $245.00 ($64.90 per btl)

A luxurious Austrian chocolate cream liqueur, Mozart Gold is guaranteed to set sweet-toothed souls’ hearts a-flutter this Christmas. Available in Black, Gold and White. ________________________________ MOZ-CHOCWH/BL/GO-500

Single Bottle (500 ml) $42.95.

Case Price (6) $245.70 ($40.95 per btl)

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Pyrat Caribbean Rum Ultra-premium Pyrat XO Reserve Rum is a complex yet mellow blend of carefully selected aged rums sourced from throughout the Caribbean. Pyrat is masterfully blended to be elegant, smooth and delicious. Pyrat XO Reserve is characterized by its rich amber color, and oak wood aroma. Its taste is a complex blend of oak wood, vanilla, orange and light cane sugar. _______________________________ PYR-XORUM-750

Single Bottle (500 ml) $79.95 Case Price (6) $449.70 ($74.95 per btl)

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, Wine Central 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 delicious Roumanian Pinot Noir and a fine example of the best Argentinian Malbec.

A very smart collection comprising of a delightful Italian Bubbly, a gold medal Sauvignon Blanc from Hunters, a Central Otago 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: • Gancia Asti • Hunters Sauvignon Blanc 2013 • Lindis River Pinot Noir 2013 • M. Chapoutier Luberon la Ciboise 2012

Contains 3 bottles each, of the following: • Louis Perdrier Brut NV • Dashwood Sauvignon Blanc 2013 • Calusari Pinot Noir • Santa Ana Homage Malbec 2013 _______________________________________________________ MIX-RAW-020 $139.00

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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 gold medal winning French Champagne, a Reserve Chardonnay from one of New Zealand’s finest winemakers, a sensational Martinborough Pinot Noir and a McLaren Vale Shiraz to finish in style.

Contains 3 bottles each, of the following:

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Lanvin Champagne Passage Rock Reserve Chardonnay 2012 Ata rangi Crimson Pinot Noir 2012 Wirra Wirra Woodhenge McLaren Vale Shiraz 2011

_______________________________________________________ MIX-RAW-022 $299.00

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