Glengarry Wineletter - #225 December 2016

PRODUCTION: GRAEME GASH, LIZ WHEADON, MICHAEL CHAPPORY, HANNAH LLOYD, CHESNEY McDONALD

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Lordy, they come around quick don’t they? Once again, Christmas is looming towards us like some frantic freight train of baubles, indigestion and unresolved family issues. However. Let’s all put on our jolly faces and get with the programme.

For the children. Obviously there’s nothing in here for them, but there needs to be some sort of reward for the bigger folk (that’s you) for making it through another year. So here we are, once again, with a selection of scintillating sippers to sooth your soul as you celebrate your way out of 2016 and into 2017.

To encapsulate: we have the Festive Set, a no-gaps collection to cover the diverse desires of your invited guests; the Christmas Classics, six tried-and-true tipples that have long been celebratory institutions; half a dozen of the finest Pinot Noir wines from New Zealand’s Pinot Noir hub, Central Otago; a scintillating quartet of Kiwi wine’s emerging hero, Syrah; some of the Douro Valley’s finest ports; and finally, a trio of Bordeaux’ superb sweet wine offerings.

Of course that’s not all of it. You will find stories on the brilliant champagne house, Moutard, and New Zealand’s own virtuoso winemaker, Jules Taylor, a selection of summer reds, rosés and whites to whet your vinous appetite, an intriguing matchup between Kiwi crafties Garage Project and Jameson Irish Whiskey, a short background to the interesting origins of rum and nifty offerings from Marlborough’s Zephyr winery and Central Otago’s Mount Edward, along with all the usuals.

Merry Christmas. Relax. Enjoy the sun. Take care on the roads and in the water.

MT EDEN 250 Dominion Rd 623 0811

Jak Jakicevich

TAKAPUNA Cnr Hurstmere Rd & Killarney St 486 1770 DEVONPORT Cnr Clarence St & Wynyard St 445 2989 KINGSLAND 420 New North Rd 815 9207 WESTMERE 164 Garnet Rd 360 4035 ELLERSLIE 87 Main Highway 571 2567 GREY LYNN 16 Williamson Ave 360 0134 WELLINGTON THORNDON 53 Hutt Rd 473 1637 KELBURN 85 Upland Rd 475 7849 COURTENAY PLACE Paramount Cinema Building 27 Courtenay Place 385 9600 DIDA’S DIDA’S WINE LOUNGE & TAPAS 54 Jer vois Rd HERNE BAY 376 2813

EISCH

99655

VINEZZA PINOT NOIR GLASS 4-PACK

$39.99

Renowned for their artistic and innovative products, the Eisch family have been tinkering with glass for over 300 years. Their cutting-edge approach means they aim to reinvent themselves with each new generation. At the same time, they recognise the value of their heritage and continue to be inspired by the works of glass artist Erwin Eisch, eldest son of founder Valentin Eisch and a pioneer of the international Studio Glass movement. Their Vinezza Pinot Noir glass is high quality, 670mL lead-free crystal that is durable, dishwasher safe and designed to showcase the full complexity and potential of Pinot Noir wines.

DIDA’S FOOD STORE 54 Jer vois Rd HERNE BAY 361 6157

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There are those amongst us who can’t rest easy until they have assembled the complete set. Bridge dealers, for instance, cannot fully relax when they’re only holding 51 cards; conscientious homemakers might feel a tug of anxiety when, post laundry, they are only able to find one sock. So, community-minded folk that we are, we’ve decided to assemble a no-gaps set of vinos to cover off your Christmas Day jitters, every one a gem: Whether it’s some champers for bubbly Auntie Sal, a nice, creamy Chardonnay for cousin Finn (who can’t abide the stringency of Sauvignon Blanc), a good Bordeaux for non-Pinot fan Uncle Tane or a brandy for Old Granny Jenkins, who just loathes wine in all its forms. Of course, you better grab a few beers while you’re at it. Just in case.

48360

J. LASSALLE CHAMPAGNE

$54.99

13386

BAILEY’S

ORIGINAL IRISH CREAM 700ML

$29.99

Wonderful champagne: delicacy, freshness and unassailable quality.

The classic cream liqueur. On the rocks or as the bite in your coffee.

LAWSONS DRY HILLS

86410

HARVEY’S

CASE OF 6 $52.99 A BOTTLE

MARLBOROUGH

$16.99

15161

SAUVIGNON BL ANC 2015

BRISTOL CREAM SHERRY

$34.99

Classic fresh and vibrant Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.

The No.1 sherry brand globally. Try it over ice with a fresh lemon wedge.

BRANCOTT ESTATE

93095

JOHNNIE WALKER

CASE OF 12 $14.99 A BOTTLE

MARLBOROUGH

$19.99

19311

94150

PREFERENCE NV

Tradition. That’s what The Big Day is all about. Families and friends assembling in one spot to rake over all the things they’ve bottled up during the previous year, the process oiled of course by a glass of something (because let’s face it, it’s better out than in). And accompanying that very fine ritual, there are particular tipples that are go-tos for many of you, the sort of things often only purchased at this time of the year: Bailey’s, Johnnie Walker, Bombay; names that are embedded in the communal consciousness. Below, we’ve assembled a number of these iconic sippers for your potential enjoyment. Off to the bach? Take the case, perhaps.

LETTER SERIES ‘O’ CHARDONNAY 2015

RED LABEL BLENDED SCOTCH WHISKY 1L

$39.99

A creamy, nutty, textural Chardonnay with a long, distinguished history.

World’s biggest-selling Scotch whisky, great with a variety of mixers.

TWO PADDOCKS

92955

PIMMS

CENTRAL OTAGO

PICNIC PINOT NOIR 2015

$29.99

Fresh, fragrant, drink-now Pinot from Sam Neill’s excellent winery.

44206

CHÂTEAU

SAINT-ÉMILION GRAND CRU

$39.99

94349

CASE OF 12 $27.99 A BOTTLE

PUY-BLANQUET

BORDEAUX 2010

NO.1 750ML

$39.99

The perfect refreshment for those hot summer days.

92620

BOMBAY

SAPPHIRE 1LITRE

$44.99

Early-drinking grand cru Bordeaux that will delight now. Oozes class.

Brilliant gin in the famous blue bottle. G&T on the deck, anyone?

ST-REMY

92440

JACK DANIEL’S

$45.99

$54.99

Perfect for you and the Christmas pudding.

The famous black and white label.

CASE OF 12 $37.99 A BOTTLE

XO BRANDY 700ML CASE OF 6 $43.99 A BOTTLE

OLD NO.7 TENNESSEE WHISKEY 1LITRE

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The increasingly popular noble red variety of the northern Rhône is emerging as one of the world’s great red wines. In New Zealand it is predominantly grown in the North Island, with around 70% of that in Hawkes Bay. Not dissimilar to the styles found within the Rhône, the NZ models offer vibrant aromatics and flavours in a sweep of crunchy berry, plum and floral notes laced with pepper and coupled to a refined savoury structure.

Below are excellent examples of the local genre, any one of which would do justice to your Christmas table (although we’d recommend that you cellar the Brookfields to realise its true potential).

Undoubtedly this country’s most successful red varietal, in terms of production and exports. In Central Otago, New Zealand’s only true ‘continental climate’ wine region, Pinot Noir is the most dominant variety, accounting for 70 percent of its grapes and a third of New Zealand’s total plantings. Although given a run for its money by the likes of Martinborough and Marlborough, Central Otago has staked its claim in no uncertain terms as the centre of the Kiwi Pinot Noir universe. There are some iconic names to be found in these parts. Here are some of them.

17120

CENTRAL OTAGO

PINOT NOIR 2015

18342

BOUNDARY VINEYARDS

$24.99

An opulently juicy, ready-to-drink Pinot from A-Listers Peregrine.

$18.99

11168

CHARD FARM

A fragrant, medium-bodied Syrah offering violet, plum, floral and spicy nuances. Approachable and finely textured, with well-defined flavours enhanced by a mellow mouthfeel and a lingering aftertaste.

10725

BILANCIA

CASE OF 6 $22.99 A BOTTLE

CENTRAL OTAGO

FINLA MOR PINOT NOIR 2014

$34.99

A silky, supple, savoury delight, finely textured and richly flavoured.

15968

ROCKBURN CENTRAL OTAGO

PINOT NOIR 2014

$36.99

An iconic wine with considerable pedigree. Elegant, smoky, aromatic.

17128

PEREGRINE

CASE OF 6 $34.99 A BOTTLE

CENTRAL OTAGO

PINOT NOIR 2013

$39.99

Exquisite power and concentration underpinned with a silky femininity.

18658

QUARTZ REEF

CASE OF 6 $37.99 A BOTTLE

CENTRAL OTAGO

PINOT NOIR 2014

$39.99

Burgundian in style, unleashing a generous, earthy, robust charm.

14143

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SADDLEBACK

CENTRAL OTAGO

PINOT NOIR 2012

$39.99

Single vineyard, lightly oaked, with spicy nuances and supple tannins.

CASE OF 6 $37.99 A BOTTLE

FARM L ANE SYRAH 2015 CASE OF 6 $16.99 A BOTTLE

SYRAH 2014 $24.99 HAWKES BAY

A stylish and focused Syrah with floral, berry and violet characters enlivened by an underlying spiciness. With its fruit sourced from four different vineyards, the Bilancia is opulently long and flavoursome.

14505

MILLS REEF

GIMBLETT GRAVELS

$39.99

ELSPETH TRUST SYRAH 2013

Mills Reef’s ultra-premium top-tier Syrah is only released in exceptional years. Poised and elegant, with a floral bouquet and savoury-tinged notes of blackcurrant, white pepper and toasty oak.

11483

BROOKFIELDS

CASE OF 6 $37.99 A BOTTLE

EON OF BENDIGO

HAWKES BAY

HILLSIDE SYRAH 2015 $39.99 HAWKES BAY

A unique expression of its north-facing site, vibrantly sweet and spicy, the intensely flavoured fruit exuding herb-tinged notes of pepper and liquorice, vanilla and coffee on a toasty bed of new oak.

If you’ve ever locked your lips around a mouthful of Château d’Yquem, you’ll know there is another world to sweet wines, lightyears beyond the stuff we were imbibing here back in the last millenium. These days there are an abundance of sweet styles, many of them very good, but the most admired are those that have been affected by Botrytis cinerea, a.k.a. noble rot. The Botrytis fungus penetrates the grapes’ skin, permitting the water within to evaporate, thereby raising the sugar concentration in the remaining juice and creating intensely sweet and vibrant wines.

Of course the French are way out in front, as they so often are, damn them, with the most noted examples being the legendary Sauternes from the Graves region of Bordeaux. These are made from Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle grapes that have been nuanced by noble rot. Classic Sauternes and others such as those found in the neighbouring Loupiac region are extravagantly delicious, their distinctive honeysuckle aromas and incomparable opulence the perfect finish to a sumptuous Christmas meal.

There’s nothing like a velvet-lined version of Portugal’s crowning glory to put the seal on the day. Port is the world’s greatest fortified red wine and a true European classic. Whether sweet, or dry or inbetween, a young and fruity Ruby, a nutty, wood-aged Tawny or one of port’s treasured vintage expressions, a good port wine direct from the Douro Valley can put the shine back on your postprandial torpor. You can, of course, sip it solo, but it makes a very good accompaniment to some fine cheeses, dried fruits or walnuts, all things generally within easy reach at Christmas time.

78435

QUINTA DO NOVAL

FINE RUBY PORT

DOURO VALLEY

$39.99

Brightly hued, with intense red fruits and quality that sits this in the top echelon of ruby ports. Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca and Tinta Barroca dominate the varietal mix, all derived from the heart of the Douro valley.

78439

QUINTA DO NOVAL

TAWNY RESERVE PORT

CHÂTEAU LOUPIAC - GAUDIET LOUPIAC 2011 375ML $14.99 CASE OF 12 $12.99 A BOTTLE

Quinta do Noval’s tawny range is something else, with this the first step on an impressive ladder. It’s impeccably balanced, rich and complex, a delicious glimpse into the style of this highly respected port house.

The appellation of Loupiac sits alongside the more famous Sauternes, offering a dollar-friendly doorway to the sweet wines of Bordeaux. Just the right balance of crispness and fresh fruit.

79004

QUINTA DE LA ROSA

44420

CASTELNAU DE SUDUIRAUT

41948

DOURO VALLEY

$39.99

LATE BOTTLED VINTAGE PORT 2011 500ML $32.99 CASE OF 6 $30.99 A BOTTLE

DOURO VALLEY

375ML

The 2nd wine of Sauternes sultans Château Suduiraut, the Castelnau is a gem. Spicy mandarin, apricot and butterscotch notes herald an opulent, creamy palate and just the right degree of acidity.

41753

CHÂTEAU

SAUTERNES

375ML

This is the benchmark when you’re talking Sauternes, the honeyed citrus characters effortlessly vibrant as they tantalize the nose and roll across the tongue. Superbly rich and harmonious. Put it on your bucket list.

Late Bottled Vintage ports are kept in barrel and bottled 4-6 years later, the additional barrel time delivering added dimension. Concentrated, complex, silky, with floral and spice notes edging the fragrant fruit.

79706

BARROS

DOURO VALLEY

$74.99

20-YEAR- OLD TAWNY PORT

CASE OF 6 $72.99 A BOTTLE

When life’s becoming a landslide, ease the subsidence with a damned fine port like this. Black plum, coffee, mint and a fine, delicate nuttiness; she’s a sleeper that will unfold with an almond and honeyed elegance.

SAUTERNES

2013

$29.00

CASE OF 12 $27.00 A BOTTLE

D’YQUEM

2007

$799.00

At Glengarry we’ve been importing fine wines in refrigerated containers for around 35 years now.

We boast an immensely knowledgeable team of fine wine consultants and our Victoria Park, Jervois Rd, Khyber Pass and Thorndon stores feature beautifully appointed, temperature controlled cellars.

GLENGA R RY. CO. NZ/ F I NEW I NE

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FRANÇOIS MOUTARD

The Moutard-Diligent family can trace their history of viticulture as far back as 1642, but it was not until the 1920s that they began producing champagne under their own name. Today, under the stewardship of François, Veronique, and Agnes Moutard, the estate consists of 22.5 hectares of vines in the Côte des Bar region of southern Champagne.

The origins of the vineyard go back to Gallo-Roman times. Along with Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay, the family is one of the few to still nurture the permitted Arbane, Petit Meslier and Pinot Blanc grapes, instilling these almost forgotten varieties with a new lease of life. Moutard produce a full range of champagnes, including the unique Cuvée des 6 Cépages, made from six different varieties, the only one of its kind. The non-vintage wines are all aged for at least three years, the vintage and prestige champagnes for ten to fifteen.

Both Moutard’s rosé and Grande Cuvée non-vintage bottlings are produced from 100% Pinot Noir, with additional complexity achieved through the use of older reserve stocks. The Grande Cuvée is a standout wine, its seductive bouquet of peaches and pears underpinned by touches of almond and brioche. Wonderfully fresh, with creamy textures and an elegant sign-off, it’s an ideal aperitif, but has the weight for food as well. Soaked on its skins, the rosé is a benchmark of the genre, the nose complex, the rich and creamy flavours of strawberry and blackcurrant overlaid with a superb smoky, textural quality.

Their méthode traditionnelle is a fantastic sub-$20 French sparkler, produced under the label of Famille Moutard and made just outside the Champagne region from 100% Chardonnay fruit. While Moutard may lack the fame of some of the other marques, their softly-textured wines are nonetheless very impressive, and flying, as they do, somewhat under the radar, they offer exceptional value.

MOUTARD

41505

GRANDE CUVÉE BRUT NV

41514

ROSÉ DE CUVAISON BRUT NV 200ML $14.99

41508

GRANDE CUVÉE BRUT NV

$32.99

41506

ROSÉ DE CUVAISON BRUT NV

$39.99

41509

CUVÉE DES 6 CÉPAGES BRUT 2008

$89.00

41518

FAMILLE MOUTARD BLANC DE BLANCS MÉTHODE $19.99

CHAMPAGNE

FREIXENET

200ML $14.99

SPAIN

CORDON NEGRO BRUT CAVA NV

$14.99

85010

Vivacious and elegant, with zesty, citrusy flavours licking around the edges of the bready richness.

12 BOTTLES+A MAGNUM FOR $179.88

ALLAN SCOTT

MARLBOROUGH

CECILIA BRUT NV

$19.99

17397

A silky, creamy, smartly tart testament to the care the Scott family take with their wines.

12 BOTTLES+A MAGNUM FOR $239.88

AKARUA

CENTRAL OTAGO

BRUT NV

$24.99

10118

Elegant aperitif-style wine with biscuity nuances.

Creamy, textural and beautifully fresh.

12 BOTTLES+4 EISCH FLUTES FOR $299.88

No1 FAMILY ESTATE

MARLBOROUGH

No1 ASSEMBLÉ BRUT NV

$29.99

15201

A blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, complex, rich and lingering, with generous aging on lees.

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12 BOTTLES+A MAGNUM FOR $359.88

In an industry traditionally dominated by men, Jules Taylor is one of New Zealand’s original pioneers putting a female stamp on things, and a genuine breath of fresh air.

She has long maintained an ethos of making high quality, affordable wines to be consumed and enjoyed rather than stashed away in cellars.

Born and bred in Marlborough, Jules grew up in the time when that region’s Sauvignon Blanc was wowing the world and setting a Kiwi benchmark. Perhaps inevitable, then, that she would end up with a career pursuing that line. Following a postgraduate course in winemaking and viticulture, her first employment was at Marlborough’s original custom winery, Vintech. Then a winemaking OE took Jules to Italy and Australia to do a series of vintages.

On returning to Marlborough, she undertook winemaking duties at a number of high profile wineries.

In 2001, together with husband George Elworthy, she established Jules Taylor Wines. Led from the front by their superb Sauvignon Blanc, the entire portfolio has since collected many awards, including New Zealand Wine Producer of the Year at the 2013 International Wine and Spirits Competition. Jules: ‘We source grapes from vineyards in the Wairau and Awatere Valleys; well, not so much vineyards as back corners of vineyards, rises and hollows and bits of vineyards.’ If you haven’t gone there, prepare to be dazzled.

JULES TAYLOR

MARLBOROUGH

SAUVIGNON BLANC 2016

$19.99

11582

Jules has long set some sort of Kiwi benchmark for Marlborough Sauvignon. Vibrant aromas of fresh herbs and a good squeeze of citrus; a beautifully polished wine with a zesty mineral-edged finish.

JULES TAYLOR

MARLBOROUGH

PINOT GRIS 2016

$19.99

13081

An impressive wine with an aromatic bouquet of crushed pear notes supported by spicy nuances.

The palate is intense yet elegant, with a swelling of ripe fruit flavours balanced by the fresh finish.

Jules Taylor has been doing ‘special’ for a long time now, with her so-called ‘entry-level’ offerings superior to many with more highfalutin titles attached to them. It’s only recently that she’s raised the bar and taken things up a notch with her OTQ range of single vineyard wines.

So, very special grapes, then, with everything that’s done to them done by hand. They look wonderful, taste even better.

JULES TAYLOR

GISBORNE

ROSÉ 2016

$19.99

13078

Sourced from Peter Briant’s acclaimed Gisborne vineyard, brilliantly fresh and beautifully flavoured, showing vibrant notes of strawberry and raspberry with a delicate hint of spice. Jules Taylor genius.

JULES TAYLOR

MARLBOROUGH

L ATE HARVEST SAUVIGNON BL ANC 2015 375ML

$27.99

13127

Delicate aromatics of ripe stonefruit, honeysuckle and spiced orange. Decadently sweet, a soft line of acidity from its Sauvignon Blanc heritage cuts through to balance the opulent flavours.

13440 ON

13441 ON

THE QUIET BARREL FERMENTED SAUVIGNON BLANC 2015 $29.99

SINGLE VINEYARD

THE QUIET

SINGLE VINEYARD

PINOT NOIR 2015

$39.99

14209 JULES TAYLOR MARLBOROUGH CHARDONNAY 2016

$19.99

14172 JULES TAYLOR MARLBOROUGH GRÜNER VELTLINER 2015 $19.99 13695 JULES TAYLOR MARLBOROUGH PINOT NOIR 2015

$29.99

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17904

RAPAURA SPRINGS MARLBOROUGH SAUVIGNON BLANC 2016

$12.99 CASE

OF 6 $11.99 A BOTTLE

18633

A textural, fruit-driven Sauvignon that delivers appealing tropical and citrus flavours. An attractive underlying flinty quality combines with the generous fruit and crisp acidity to deliver an excellent value wine.

19553

VILLA MARIA HAWKES BAY CELLAR SELECTION CHARDONNAY 2015

$13.99

18215

KUMEU VILLAGE PINOT GRIS 2014

KUMEU

14150

OF 12 $14.99 A BOTTLE

Ohiti vineyard fruit, partially oak fermented and lees stirred. The bouquet and palate are packed with ripe tropical fruit characters enriched by honey tones and kicked into orbit by the fresh, vibrant finish.

15181

CHURCH ROAD HAWKES BAY PINOT GRIS 2016

$16.99 CASE

OF 6 $14.99 A BOTTLE

15509

NAUTILUS MARLBOROUGH SAUVIGNON BLANC 2016

$18.99 CASE

OF 12 $16.99 A BOTTLE

$14.99

COOPERS CREEK ROSÉ 2016

$14.99 CASE

HUAPAI

OF 6 $12.99 A BOTTLE

THE NED MARLBOROUGH PINOT ROSÉ 2016

$15.99 CASE

OF 6 $13.99 A BOTTLE

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

12202

LEFT FIELD HAWKES BAY MOON SHELL MOTH ROSÉ 2016

Wines made with Malbec tend to have a delightful wild berry character to them.

This is quite full-bodied for a rosé, with a discernable richness and weight to the palate. Soft and round, it finishes with a sweet fruit lift.

Less assertive on the nose than some, the Nautilus Sauvignon Blanc builds through the palate with great fruit complexity and concentration, culminating in a delicious, lingering finish.

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13777

12246

Showing a certain Alsatian sensibility, this offers appealing aromatics of peach, pear, florals and spice. The silky, medium-sweet palate displays good balance and excellent depth of ripe flavours. Fresh and gently textural.

$24.99

Lovely rosé displaying attractive aromatic notes of strawberry and rose petal.

The palate is softly textural, with ripe, concentrated berry flavours, a nicely weighted presence and a long, refreshing finish of snappy acidity.

CRAGGY RANGE HAWKES BAY GIMBLETT GRAVELS CHARDONNAY 2015

A single vineyard Chardonnay with a bright nose of ripe apple and peach nuanced with notes of riverstone and oak. Rich and generous stonefruit flavours are edged with a citrus-like acidity and a dry finish.

BROOKFIELDS HAWKES BAY OHITI ESTATE SAUVIGNON BLANC 2015

$16.99 CASE

Michael Brajkovich works his magic on the Pinot Gris grape via this off-dry offering. Stonefruit, pear and floral characters are accompanied by a nicelyweighted textural presence. Eminently drinkable, brilliantly priced.

11240

11960

$14.99

$19.99

The Halo Chardonnay embodies the rich, ripe stonefruit flavours that Hawkes Bay is so famous for. Elegantly long and superbly structured, with nutty oak nuances complementing the creamy palate and the vibrant fruit finish.

A classic Hawkes Bay Chardonnay with aromas of grilled peach and nectarine along with complex cashew characters from subtle French oak. A silky palate with layers of fruit, oak spice and balanced acidity.

SACRED HILL HAWKES BAY HALO CHARDONNAY 2015

BLACK BARN ROSÉ 2016

HAWKES BAY

$17.99

Coppery, pinky, beautifully clear and bright, with the aromatics of a summer field, bursting with lively fruits. Mouthfilling and rich, it’s certainly no lightweight, with its sweet fruit, crisp lines of acid and generous flavours.

11179

RABBIT RANCH ROSÉ 2016

$21.99 CASE

CENTRAL OTAGO

OF 6 $19.99 A BOTTLE

90560

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

15692

SOHO WAIHEKE ISLAND WESTWOOD ROSÉ 2016

This fresh and vibrant, Merlot-dominant blend has a deft touch of Malbec and Syrah to round things out. Packed with juicy, soft summer fruit characters balanced by a mouthwatering, tangy minerality.

11113

TERRA SANCTA CENTRAL OTAGO PINOT NOIR ROSÉ 2016

A fragrant nose of cherry and pomegranate comes courtesy of the pristine Bannockburn grapes, the bright red fruit flavours endowed with a dash of spice, a smidgen of mineral and a deft touch of sweetness.

42749

CHÂTEAU LÉOUBE ROSÉ 2015

$26.99 CASE

CÔTES DE PROVENCE

OF 12 $24.99 A BOTTLE

The Léoube property is spectacular and comes with two private beaches on the Mediterranean. Everything is managed organically. Their rosé is big and rich, with a sensuously silky, textural palate and incredible length.

10819

PASK HAWKES BAY ROY’S HILL MERLOT CABERNET 2013

OF 12 $11.99 A BOTTLE

France’s Carménère grape has thrived in Chile’s landscape. Rich, spicy black fruit aromas show notes of chocolate and cinnamon, while on the palate ripe fruit flavours are nuanced with oak and tannins.

ESK VALLEY HAWKES BAY MERLOT CABERNET MALBEC 2015

$16.99 CASE

OF 6 $14.99 A BOTTLE

CHURCH ROAD SYRAH 2014

$16.99 CASE

HAWKES BAY

OF 6 $14.99 A BOTTLE

JACKSON ESTATE MARLBOROUGH HOMESTEAD PINOT NOIR 2014

$19.99

From one of Marlborough’s most admired and innovative wineries, floral and cherry notes with earthy touches and smoky notes that hint at French sensibilities, the oak component giving the wine a distinctly New World lift.

LOS BOLDOS CHILE CUVÉE TRADITION CARMÉNÈRE 2013

$12.99 CASE

A silky red from winemaker Kate Radburnd. Notes of blackcurrant and sweet oak, black fruits, cassis and a plummy spiciness are bolstered by ripe tannins and natural acidity, the rich fruit flavours finishing on a long, lingering note.

77402

41329

$9.99

A glossy and seductive Syrah that’s chock-full of ripe cherry, plum and violet notes lifted by spicy, peppery nuances. The plush palate of ripe fruit is enhanced by silky tannins and a long finish.

11544

OF 12 $13.99 A BOTTLE

The historic Esk Valley winery is one of our oldest, with winemaker Gordon Russell honing his skills there for 25+ years. Brilliantly priced, this comes from the famed Gimblett Gravels. Ripe, succulent and generously flavoured.

15079

$24.99

$15.99 CASE

Surgingly fruity, with a wealth of raspberry and blueberry characters to spike the tastebuds. Nicely spiced, with understated vanillan oak, it’s all about the fruit and a very generous weight and length, especially given the price.

12813

$19.99

MONTES CHILE CLASSIC MALBEC 2013

LES VINS DE VIENNE CÔTES DU RHÔNE 2014

$19.99

The vineyard Les Cranilles dates back to Roman times, yet this is a thoroughly modern take that’s brimming with Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre fruit and a sexy spiciness dusted with ancient earth. Great value, great drinking.

13745

MARTINBOROUGH VINEYARDS TE TERA PINOT NOIR 2014

$24.99

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

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A PRODIGIOUS PAIRING Think of the humble grain. Breweries like Garage Project are eternally searching for grand things to do with it. Jameson, however, take a more traditional approach to grain in distilling and aging their Irish Whiskey. While beer drinkers enjoy the hops or malt profile, whiskey drinkers tend to appreciate the quality and smoothness of the spirit and, importantly, the effect of cask aging.

Given that all whiskey is effectively distilled from beer, it is not surprising that tasting beer and whiskey side by side shows how lively and experimental malt can be in its youth, and once distilled, how gracefully it can age. To do just that, Jameson and Garage Project have together chosen a selection of beer and whiskey match-ups that best express this duality.

Garage Project’s simply-named Beer is the ideal entry point into their range, as straightforward as the name itself. Similarly, standard Jameson is often the entry point for people trying Irish whiskey. It’s smooth, with a toasty, nutty profile and sherry undertones.

Garage Project’s Trip Hop, with its resiny bitterness pairs perfectly against the Jameson’s Black Barrel. Rested in twice charred barrels gives it enhanced spicy, nutty notes and vanilla sweetness.

Hops on Point, Garage Project’s seminal champagne yeast pilsner, provides levity in its crisp, clean palate and fine champagne bubbles, aptly matched by Jameson’s Distiller’s Safe, the barley sweetness, sweet spice and mandarin peel attained in the Copper Pot distillate.

Dirty Boots, Garage Project’s grunge-inspired APA, is hop-forward mayhem. What whiskey better to match with a hoppy APA than Jameson’s Caskmates, which was rested in old barrels that previously held stout, infusing the whiskey with a subtle touch of hops, cocoa beans and charred oak, with a butterscotch finish.

Jameson is far older than Garage Project, but the established style and tradition of their whiskeys provide the perfect complement to Garage Project’s experimental approach.

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93901 JAMESON IRISH WHISKEY

SINGLE $3.50 SINGLE $10.99 SINGLE $5.50 SINGLE $7.99

1 LITRE $49.99 700ML $79.99 93071 JAMESON DISTILLER’S SAFE IRISH WHISKEY 700ML $115.00 93087 JAMESON CASKMATES STOUT EDITION IRISH WHISKEY 700ML $49.99 93092 JAMESON BL ACK BARREL IRISH WHISKEY

Rum. Just the word makes you want to put on a big hat and indulge in a bit of swashbuckling. Of course at this time of year, a number of you will be on boats, just saying.

In the 17th-century sugarcane plantations of the Caribbean, slaves discovered that molasses could be fermented into alcohol, and an entire industry was born. From there it found its way into Colonial America, where politicians would bribe voters with rum to swing elections. So little has changed. In 1655 the British fleet captured Jamaica and the rum industry became the property of the Royal Navy. With rum included in the daily rations of all Navy seamen, as well as most pirates, many hardy souls developed an addiction and rum became a serious form of currency. The Royal Navy continued to give its sailors a daily rum ration until the 1970s. The last naval force in the world to let go of that tradition was the Royal New Zealand Navy, in 1990.

Rum offers a diversity of styles: Light rums (sometimes referred to as white or silver) are often filtered to remove any colour and are, with their milder flavour, ideal for cocktails. The fullerbodied dark rums tend to be made from caramelized molasses and matured in charred casks. Gold rums (also known as amber) are lighter than the dark rums but stronger than the light rums, making them popular in mixed drinks. Most spiced rums are gold rum with added herbs and spices, although some of the pricier versions can be dark rum-based. Sipping rums are the so-called ‘premiums’, made to be consumed either on their own or over ice.

So there you go. It’s all up to you from here.

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Some of the red wines coming out of Hawkes Bay over the last few years have been nothing short of astonishing; indeed, Hawkes Bay’s already considerable rep continues to ascend at a steady rate. Here are just a few of the recent stand-outs.

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MOUNT EDWARD

12520

PINOT NOIR 2011 $39.99 MORRISON PINOT NOIR 2011 $54.99

12529

CENTRAL OTAGO

$28 .99 $5 4.9 9 $69 .99 $69 .99

CHÂTEAU NICOT BORDEAUX 2012

$15.99

RIVERA

CASTEL DEL MONTE DOC

RUPICOLO 2013

$14.99

41623

62825

CASE OF 6 $13.99 A BOTTLE

CASE OF 12 $12.99 A BOTTLE

Nicot has been under vine now for two centuries.

A supple, seductive wine boasting a solid core of ripe fruit and curlicues of smoke that elevate it to well above intriguing. Plummy and concentrated.

The attributes of this easy-drinking, well structured red have been duly recognised by the likes of Wine Spectator, with 89 points and a ‘Best Value’ tag, and The Wine Advocate, who awarded it 88 points.

JABOULET

CÔTES DU RHÔNE

SECRET DE FAMILLE 2013

$16.99

CHÂTEAU

CAP SAINT-MARTIN

BORDEAUX

2012

CASE OF 12 $17.99 A BOTTLE The Cap Saint-Martin is Merlot-dominant with just a touch of Cabernet added to the mix. Ripe berry and plum notes are embellished by well integrated oak, supple tannins and a lingering, flavour-filled finish.

ALSACE

PINOT GRIS 2015

$19.99

47018

Consistently our biggest-selling Pinot Gris. Entry level this medium-sweet expression might be, but it delivers, nonetheless, superbly rich and spicy restraint and delicacy. If you want to find out why Alsace has such an elevated reputation, start here.

DOMAINE LAROCHE CHABLIS 2014

$29.99

48479

No oak just pure essence of Chardonnay. Bright, lively fruit pairs with piercing acidity in a precise and definitive Chablisean expression, replete with mineral-infused notes of citrus and chalk.

62813

CASE OF 6 $13.99 A BOTTLE Tosti’s Prosecco wines are gently sparkling, with a delicate bouquet of apple, pear and citrus. The crisp, off-dry palate boasts fresh, fruity flavours complemented by a balancing swirl of mineral.

PASQUA

SALENTO IGT

LAPACCIO PRIMITIVO 2014

$16.99

44101

GISSELBRECHT

PROSECCO DOC NV

$15.99

45398

A delightful blend of Grenache with a little Syrah in the mix that’s exclusive to Glengarry. With its deep, dark aromas and flavours of plums, berryfruit and spice, it’s easy drinking at a very friendly price.

$19.99

TOSTI

66160

From the Pasqua family’s original home in Salento.

Using the full bodied, richly flavoured indigenous red Primitivo grape, it is typical of their entire range, well crafted yet moderately priced.

PASQUA

PUGLIA IGT

LE COLLEZIONI SANGIOVESE 2015 1. 5L

$16.99

66104

While the Sangiovese variety is Chianti’s mainstay in Tuscany, here it softens, becoming engagingly fruity and velvety and developing delicious hints of dark cherry. Rich, supple and at 1.5, double the fun.

CECCHI

SCANSANO IGT

L A MORA MORELLINO DI SCANSANO 2015

$17.99

62403

Morellino is a synonym for Sangiovese, which in southern Tuscany’s Scansano region produces vibrant-tasting wines that refect the sunny nature of the Maremma zone. Refined and stylish.

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HARDYS

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

OOMOO SHIRAZ 2013

$12.99

SOLAR VIEJO

$14.99

23837

Aromatic hints of spice, coffee and vanillan oak.

A palate of sweet fruit flavours displays classic Australian Shiraz characters of black cherry and plum enhanced by spicy oak and minty chocolate notes, all wrapped in fine, dusty tannins.

KILIKANOON

BAROSSA

THE LACKEY SHIRAZ 2015

$17.99

PERELADA

JARDINS NEGRE 2015

$16.99

BAROSSA

$19.99

BAROSSA VALLEY

CASE OF 12 $22.99 A BOTTLE Smart blend of 55% Grenache, 24% Shiraz and 21% Mourvèdre off old Barossa Valley vines, matured in French oak for 12 months. Elegantly styled, with attractive cassis, cherry, spice and floral notes.

BAROSSA

THE HOLY TRINITY GSM 2012

$30.99

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LA VENDIMIA 2015 88060

CASE OF 12 $15.99 A BOTTLE One of our biggest-selling Spanish wines, from Spain’s Rioja Baja region, where the sun beats down and the Grenache fruit gets seriously ripe.

Spicy, succulent and abundantly charming.

VALDESPINO 375ML

21099

GRANT BURGE

RIOJA

JEREZ

EL CANDADO PEDRO XIMÉNES SHERRY

OLD VINES GSM 2013

$24.99

PALACIOS REMONDO

$17.99

This single vineyard, big-hearted wine wears its deep purple-tinged heart on its sleeve. Intense aromatics of blueberry and plum are embellished by notes of spice and a touch of oak. Plush, silky and fruit-laden.

TORBRECK

New to us from, Perelada, a very approachable blend of Cabernet, Grenache and Merlot, the range named for the Peralada castle’s Parisian-designed gardens. Fresh fruit, lovely purity and vibrancy.

21389

88017

CASE OF 6 $14.99 A BOTTLE

Consistency personified: a silky sizzler courtesy of Australian maestro Kevin Mitchell that’s loaded with ripe, spice-edged plum and cherry characters supported by supple tannins. Lush and lively, with a whiff of the eucalypt, it’s totally dependable.

MIAMBA SHIRAZ 2014

88014

An inviting rush of bright, fragrant fruits, boasting a complex mix of typical Rioja Alavesa characters: raspberry, cherry, strawberry, blackcurrant and blackberry enhanced with touches of fruit yoghurt, fresh tea leaves and a hint of liquorice.

22353

GRANT BURGE

RIOJA

COSECHA TEMPRANILLO 2014

26365

Undeniably Australian, with its vibrant brick-red hues and fragrant aromatics of black cherry, cassis and violets. Elegant and balanced, the fleshy, dark fruit flavours are supported by subtle oak, lithe tannins and an attractive savoury aftertaste.

$19.99

89826

The harvested Pedro Ximénes grapes were dried in the ceaseless Jerez sun for two-plus weeks, thus the fruit turns to raisin, the sugar levels sky-rocket and flavours intensify incredibly. Brilliant lightly chilled, it comes with a key. For safety.

CAMPO VIEJO

RIOJA

RESERVA 2010

$19.99

87271

A long, smooth and elegant Tempranillo-dominant red with a palate of blackberries, blueberries, plums and floral characters supported by notes of liquorice and vanilla. Smoky, toasty, spicy.

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

Villa Maria

MARLBOROUGH

CLIFFORD BAY RESERVE SAUVIGNON 2015

$22.99

19551

Greenhough

NELSON

APPLE VALLEY RIESLING 2015

$17.99

15067

CASE OF 6 $20.99 A BOTTLE

CASE OF 12 $15.99 A BOTTLE

A vibrant Sauvignon Blanc displaying aromatic notes of currant, wild grass, and lime with herbal nuances.

The concentrated fruit flavours are augmented by sleek acidity and a long, steely mineral finish.

Appealing Riesling displaying a delightful amalgam of floral, apple and citrus peel aromas supported by a touch of mineral. The palate is stacked with tiers of flavour balanced by a fresh, tangy finish.

Matawhero

GISBORNE

CHURCH HOUSE CHENIN BL ANC 2015

$23.99

10656

CASE OF 6 $21.99 A BOTTLE A straw-coloured, golden-tinged wine with a lovely bouquet of orange blossom, plum and honeysuckle.

Lively, lime-accented stonefruit flavours linger right on through to the fresh and zesty finish.

Kumeu River

KUMEU

ESTATE CHARDONNAY 2015

$29.99

18209

CASE OF 12 $27.99 A BOTTLE There is a French air to the proceedings, with a touch of minerality to the creamy peach and honeysuckle characters, and a long, languid, citrus-edged finish.

Intense and elegant, the Estate will keep on giving.

Paul Mas

SOUTH OF FRANCE

SAVIGNAC VINEYARD CARIGNAN 2014

$14.99

43950

Spice and blackberry dominate the aromatics, with subtle background notes of cocoa and toasty oak.

The palate is lush and full, the dark fruit and liquorice notes intermingling with velvety tannins.

Mont-Redon CÔTES DU RHÔNE

RÉSERVE 2014

$19.99

41371

Escarpment

MARTINBOROUGH

PINOT NOIR 2014

$39.99

10287

Larry McKenna’s house style, this, the rich and earthy, savoury characters beautifully balanced and textured. It’s lovely drinking right now, but will develop happily in your cellar for a good few years.

Alpha Domus

HAWKES BAY

THE NAVIGATOR MERLOT CABERNET 2013

$23.99

15272

A classy single vineyard red blend with vibrant blackberry, plum and violet characters supported by liquorice and vanilla nuances. Rich, long, savoury flavours wound around a supple tannin structure.

Waipara Hills

WAIPARA VALLEY

PINOT NOIR ROSÉ 2016

$14.99

10388

A wonderfully fresh rosé with fragrant berry, watermelon and floral notes supported by spicy notes. The palate is finely balanced with vibrant fruit flavours enhanced by a sliver of sweetness at the finish.

Mud House

CENTRAL OTAGO

CLAIM 431 PINOT NOIR 2015

$29.99

14710

CASE OF 12 $17.99 A BOTTLE

CASE OF 6 $27.99 A BOTTLE

An exuberantly rustic blend of Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah, robust yet still refined, and offering a good degree of complexity and sinewy succulence via its bright fruit and earthy characters.

An excellent Central Pinot Noir, the vibrant aromatics embellished by spice and subtle oak. Complex layers of flowing dark fruit are enhanced by supple tannins and integrated oak.

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