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issue 278 | 2021
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Sun and deck and a glass in hand, it's on its way! Inside is our annual list of this year's top sellers. They make a great buying guide as we head for summer
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GL A S SWAR E LOAN/HI R E Wine, Beer, Spirits ADV ICE On ever y thing wine related MON TH LY OF F ER S Hot and exclusive!
We're well into spring. Not that you'd really know it yet, but I guess Auckland's dams are pretty full by now, so that's something. There have been a few hints of sun to tide us over. Every year at about this time, we do a review of what you, our treasured customers, have avidly purchased en masse over the past year, also known as the Glengarry Greatest Hits issue. It's a bit of an institution now, one that stretches back to at least 2007. The wines that rock out the door do so for a reason. These, then, are the wines you collectively bought the most of, which means they've been road tested, peer reviewed and found to be decidedly up to scratch. The People's Choice! When you're standing in front of a mind-numbing array of options (or in these times, perhaps you're sitting), this can be very useful information to have at your fingertips, especially as we saunter towards sunnier weather populated with gatherings of our friends and whānau. And while you're there, check out our hand-selected spirits range. Until recently, all we had to worry about was whether we were getting a good summer. How times have changed. Fingers crossed all our Christmases will be covid-free. There's something we never had to say a couple of years back. Stay safe. Stay positive and soak up the warmth. Arohanui,
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D ON’ T D R IN K AND D R I V E PR I C E S VA LI D U N T I L 1 4 / 11 / 2 0 2 1 O R W H I LE S TO C K S L A S T
Aroha Jakicevich
A delicious blend of stonefruit, grilled nuts grapefruit and spice, this will pair very well with rich seafood dishes, white meats and hard cheeses
ESK VALLEY CHARDONNAY 2020
Springwines
A 6-pack of sweetly-priced wines to put a spark in your spring. Great drinking. Every one a gem
A case of spring DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR 52 2 23 | A mixed case of these six great wines
$96.00
HAWKES BAY
KUMEU VILL AGE KUMEU PINOT GRIS 2020 Kumeu River's off-dry offering of stonefruit, pear and florals. Nicely weighted
BABICH MARLBOROUGH SAUVIGNON BL ANC 202 1 Gooseberry, passionfruit, blackcurrant, sweet herbs, citrus, a streak of mineral
FRAMINGHAM NOBODY'S HERO MARLBOROUGH SAUVIGNON BL ANC 2020 Driving lemon, currant and citrus notes. Upbeat flavours with fine mineral touches
MR MICK CL ARE VALLE Y ROSÉ 2020 Fruit-forward and friendly, this bursts with fresh raspberry and strawberry notes
CHURCH ROAD HAWKES BAY CHARDONNAY 2020 Citrus, mineral, melon, fig and hazelnut notes overlaid with a mealy complexity
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GREATESTHITS OUR MOST POPULAR SELLERS OVER THE PAST YEAR
Prosecco's fresh, aromatic crispness and lighter weight are ideal for casual drinking
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90 PENEDÈS
PERELADA
BRUT RESERVA CAVA NV
$16.99 | CASE OF SIX
An elegantly dry champagne from one of the region's finest boutique producers
$14.99/BOTTLE
Operating out of an actual castle, this is an A-list Spanish sparkler with a smoky minerality to the citrus fruit that’s hard to go past. Lively, zesty, slightly floral and deliciously dry, this is remarkable value.
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TOSTI
PROSECCO DOC
$17.99
CANTI
Tosti are big producers of sparkling prosecco wines. The ideal aperitif, with its delicate bouquet of apple, pear and citrus and crisp, light palate. Fresh and fruity flavours are enhanced by a balancing swirl of mineral.
VENETO
DRAPPIER CARTE D'OR BRUT NV
$54.99
67640
CASE/6 | $16.99/BOT TLE
4 3565
CASE/6 | $52.99/BOT TLE
PROSECCO DOC 2020
$17.99 | CASE OF SIX $16.99/BOTTLE
Canti have invested in advanced facilities devoted exclusively to Prosecco. Light golden hues and a fragrant bouquet, with a crisp, lively palate of dry, fruity peach and pear characters. Great aperitif.
Nine generations into the family business, these exponents of organic and traditional practices employ minimal amounts of sulphur and a low dosage approach that bestows a dry and aromatic elegance upon their champagnes.
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SAINT-MEYLAND FRANCE
PIEMONTE
MÉTHODE TRADITIONNELLE BRUT NV
$17.99 | CASE OF SIX
$16.99/BOTTLE
A brilliant and cost-effective alternative to champagne using the same method of production, the rich, yeasty toastiness declaring its irresistible credentials.
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No.1 FAMILY MARLBOROUGH
CUVÉE No.1 NV
$32.99 Originally from Epernay, Marlborough’s Daniel le Brun produces méthode wines and nothing else. The mainstay of his range, the No.1 delivers citrus-edged richness on a toasty, weighty palate. 4
CHAMPAGNE
GREATESTHITS OUR MOST POPULAR SELLERS OVER THE PAST YEAR
Superb value Kiwi Chardonnay with juicy stonefruit flavours and a touch of toastiness
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JULES TAYLOR MARLBOROUGH
SAUVIGNON BLANC 2021
$22.99 | CASE OF SIX
France's Côtes de Provence region produces some of the world's best rosés
$21.99/BOTTLE
This upfront drop captures the essence of Marlborough. Fruit flavours combine with mouthwatering intensity, juicy acidity and a long, zesty, balanced finish. Year in, year out, one of our top-sellers.
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RAPAURA SPRINGS
CHARDONNAY 2017
14151
$11.99 This attention-grabbing Marlborough winery make a great Chardonnay. White peach, nectarine and citrus flavours are superbly complemented by a toasty French oak influence and refined acidity.
BROOKFIELDS HAWKES BAY
BERGMAN CHARDONNAY 2020
$18.99 | CASE OF SIX
$17.99/BOTTLE
A Kiwi classic, the Bergman is consistently superb yet still ultra-affordable. Rich, elegant, creamy and versatile, this is one of our best-value Chardonnays.
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41410
SAINT MAX
CÔTES DE PROVENCE ROSÉ 2020
$24.99 CASE/12 | $23.99/BOT TLE Beautiful aromatic intensity. The pale colour belies the wine's weighty presence, its plump richness and fleshy juiciness tempered by fresh acid and a spray of tingling citrus. One of our top selling rosé wines
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MATAWHERO MARLBOROUGH
GISBORNE
CHARDONNAY 2020
$21.99 |
CASE OF SIX
PROVENCE
$19.99/BOTTLE
Lush aromatics of stonefruit and butterscotch accompany a rich, weighty palate. The Mendoza Chardonnay clone used was grown at the legendary Tietjen vineyard in Gisborne’s Golden Slopes region.
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ROUTAS PROVENCE
ROSÉ 2020
$21.99 | CASE OF 12
$19.99/BOTTLE
A lovely Provencal rosé, the plump, intensely perfumed flavours evoking wild strawberries. Crisp acidity, a hint of minerality and a refreshing finish make this the perfect summer sipping. 5
GREATESTHITS OUR MOST POPULAR SELLERS OVER THE PAST YEAR
A tasty Merlotdominant red blend that's inexpensive, easy drinking
62800
92 ABRUZZO
RIPAROSSO MONTEPULCIANO D'ABRUZZO DOC 2019
$16.99 | CASE OF 12
4 2 524
$15.99/BOTTLE
CHÂTEAU LES VALLÉES
Italy's Montepulciano grape. Expressive, savoury fruit with a little spice, the wine nicely poised with just the right amount of gentle tannins and lively acidity.
BORDEAUX 2016
$17.99
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GRANT BURGE
CASE/6 | $16.99/BOT TLE A fine Merlot-dominant blend from the lovely 2016 vintage in Bordeaux. Blackberries and plums are given a gentle nudge of spice and a helping of fine tannins that make this a great buy at under $17.00 by the case.
ILLUMINATI
BAROSSA
BAROSSA INK SHIRAZ 2019
$17.99 | CASE OF SIX $16.99/BOTTLE
Great price, great wine. Tremendous density. Plum, raspberry and dark cherry notes are nuanced with chocolate, coffee and spice. Rich, sensual, full-bodied.
Gold medal & trophy winning Shiraz replete with vivid aromatics and rich, ripe flavours
2 6 390
GRANT BURGE
FIFTH GENERATION SHIRAZ 2019
$16.99 CASE/6 | $15.99/BOT TLE A lush bouquet of raspberry and blackberry is enhanced with notes of spice, subtle vanilla and coffee bean. Soft, integrated tannins, hints of sweet spice, layers of red fruit flavours and a long, lingering finish make this an impressive wine.
14 6 4 0
BROOKFIELDS BORDEAUX
HAWKES BAY
BACK BLOCK SYRAH 2020
$18.99 | CASE OF SIX
$17.99/BOTTLE
Polished and aromatic, with spice-edged plum and berry notes, lovely textures and rounded tannins. Made with consummate skill and flair from only the best fruit.
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ST HALLETT BAROSSA
FAITH SHIRAZ 2020
$21.99 | CASE OF SIX $19.99/BOTTLE
Ripe plum and berry characters offer hints of chocolate and cinnamon on a silky palate of lingering flavours seasoned with vibrant spicy notes. A Barossan benchmark. 6
BAROSSA
GREATESTHITS OUR MOST POPULAR SELLERS OVER THE PAST YEAR
A smooth Central Otago Pinot Noir with dark fruit flavours and savoury/spicy notes
4137 9
90 THE RHÔNE
MONT-REDON
RÉSERVE COTES DU RHONE 2019
$21.99 | CASE OF 12
A ready-to-drink Pinot Noir from one of Central Otago's most respected wineries
$20.99/BOTTLE
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An exuberant blend of Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah, robust yet still refined. Plenty of complexity and sinewy succulence via its bright fruit and earthy characters.
MUD HOUSE
PINOT NOIR 2019
$21.99 CASE/6 | $19.99/BOT TLE Bright aromas of cherry and red fruits are layered with gentle notes of spice and florals, the cherry and bramble flavours accented with herbaceous hints and touches of oak, fine tannins and balanced acidity providing the clincher.
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SADDLEBACK PINOT NOIR 2020
$24.99
1352 1
LAKE CHALICE MARLBOROUGH
THE NEST PINOT NOIR 2020
$15.99 | CASE OF SIX
$14.99/BOTTLE
A classic variety at an affordable price. A soft, full palate, balanced acidity, supple tannins and long flavours. Inviting notes of spicy plum & cherry with earthy hints.
A drink-now, fruit-driven Pinot Noir from A-list producers Peregrine. Bursting with floral notes and redcurrant aromas, it’s opulently juicy, with spiceedged characters of raspberry and wild strawberry. Their eye locked firmly on sustainability, Peregrine are major sponsors of the Wingspan Birds of Prey Trust.
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WAIPARA HILLS CENTRAL OTAGO
PINOT NOIR 2019
WAIPARA
$16.99 |
CASE OF SIX
CENTRAL OTAGO
$14.99/BOTTLE
A succulent, drink-now blend of sweet red fruits, the dark cherry and red currant characters enhanced by subtle spice and cocoa notes, with an appealing earthiness and a silky mouthfeel.
95
15975
ROCKBURN CENTRAL OTAGO
PINOT NOIR 2020
$42.99 | CASE OF SIX
$39.99/BOTTLE
Rockburn’s minimal handling approach delivers pure Central Otago: an eloquent nose and deeply-fruited palate offering vibrant notes of succulent cherry, rich mocha and silky tannins. 7
Only the very best fruit. Notes of stonefruit, spice, roasted hazelnut. Silky, luscious, lingering and discreetly flinty
MARLBOROUGH
13360
LAKE CHALICE PLUME CHARDONNAY 2016 | $44.99 WINEMAKER CHLOE G ABRIELSEN
Lake Chalice
CASE/6 ONLY $42.99 A BOTTLE
A combination of good fortune and winemaking skill draw the best from this prime Marlborough terroir The pioneering Lake Chalice are intimate inhabiters of their land, its climate and its seasons. Under the oversight of Head Winemaker, Chloe Gabrielsen, they draw upon Marlborough's singular regional diversity via their unique vineyard sites to produce several tiers of top-quality varietal wines. Mainstay of the portfolio is the Falcon series with its signature flavours. The Nest wines offer classic Marlborough varieties at affordable prices, while The Raptor wines are made from selected small parcels of standout fruit. The top-tier Plume wines are only produced in exceptional years. Lake Chalice are proud supporters of the Marlborough Falcon Conservation Trust. 13 6 6 4
LAKE CHALICE
THE NEST PINOT GRIS
2020|$14.99 MARLBOROUGH
CASE/6 ONLY $13.99/BOTTLE A medium-dry Pinot Gris with a juicy and refreshing palate. Lifted notes of pear and almond, with a slight mealy biscuit note. 13 5 4 4
LAKE CHALICE
THE NEST MERLOT
2020|$14.99
CASE/6 ONLY $13.99/BOTTLE
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Gold medal Merlot. Spice and sweet red berries, a thread of blackcurrant edged with pepper and a long, savoury finish.
MARLBOROUGH
The first 200 6-packs purchased of any Lake Chalice wine come with a FREE 220g jar of Manaaki Kawakawa Jelly
LakeChalice &Manaaki
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Peach, grapefruit and nutty, spicy notes on a creamy palate
MARLBOROUGH
Manaaki is a marae-based enterprise creating authentic, Māori-inspired condiments. It is based out of Omaka Marae in Marlborough, with a connection to Lake Chalice wines, as winemaker Chloe Gabrielsen is one of the Manaaki 'Aunties'. Back in the day, the pātaka (larder) was always filled with homemade preserves, chutneys and sauces. Using no artificial flavours, no artificial colourings, nothing served on the kai table was store-bought. Manaaki has been created drawing on this spirit, offering a range of traditionally homemade kai from the heart, blending native ingredients with freshly-sourced produce to create condiments and preserves with a Māori inspired taste.
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LAKE CHALICE
THE FALCON CHARDONNAY 2020
$16.99 |
CASE OF SIX
$15.99/BOTTLE
Overdelivers in so many ways. Full-bodied, with rich, creamy aromas of white peach, grapefruit underscored with nutty, spicy oak notes. The palate is elegantly creamy with well balanced acidity. Bargain.
Kawakawa can best be described as a native bush basil with aromatic, peppery-minty flavour notes, traditionally used in cuisine and as a rongoā Māori, or natural remedy. Manaaki's Kawakawa Jelly has a sweet apple base with refreshing aromatic notes from the kawakawa; it's a Māori version of mint jelly. This is a knockout winner teamed with crackers and your favourite creamy blue cheese or other sharp tasting hard cheeses. It's also a perfect addition to lamb burgers and cold cut meats. Or, even try it as a glaze on a flan or on pulled pork for sliders. Sweet or savoury, it works with both.
Crisp flavours of ripe raspberry with bright floral and tropical notes MARLBOROUGH 14 62 3
LAKE CHALICE
THE FALCON ROSÉ 2020
$16.99 |
CASE OF SIX
$15.99/BOTTLE
Bright aromas of strawberry, raspberry and dusted pink marshmallow. Flavours are vividly fresh and clean, the palate of ripe raspberry and apple blossom ending on a long surge of crisp tropical notes. 9
Zuccardi World's Best Vineyard 2019 | 2020 | 2021 The stunning Zuccardi winery in Argentina's Val de Uco has been nominated Best Vineyard in the World for the third year in a row by World's Best Vineyards, a competition with a global span that analyses and rates wine tourism destinations. A slightly bittersweet accolade given we can't actually visit. However, we'll just go there in our Glengarry virtual airship, shall we? Great wines.
ZUCCARDI Q MALBEC 2019 | $29.99 90 65 8 ZUCCARDI Q CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2018 | $29.99 90 67 3 ZUCCARDI CONCRETO MALBEC 2019 | $59.99 90 650
All Hail The Emperor A regal new sparkling wine from Scott Base The Scott family's Central Otago arm has captured Central Otago in its new bottle-aged méthode. Biscuity aromatics of wild herbs and honeycomb lift a poised palate of creamy lemon and pineapple. An elegant accompaniment to scallops, crayfish, or whitebait.
SCOT T BASE 1 7 31 5
EMPEROR MÉTHODE TRADITIONNELLE
$34.99
Great Dirt! Esk Valley's new Great Dirt Series Esk Valley’s rejigging of their range sees the ‘great dirt’ that is their original site grouped together. It's a piece of winemaking history that encompasses the terraced section carved out by Robert Bird, founder of Esk Valley's forerunner, Glenvale, in the 1940s. Hybrid varieties did not prove successful, and the site lay dormant until 1989, when under new owners Villa Maria it was rejuvenated.
ESK VALLE Y | GRE AT DIRT COLLECT ION 12806
SEABED BAY VIEW CHARDONNAY 2019
$39.99
A full-bodied, creamy, textural Chardonnay offering white peach and grapefruit flavours with mineral and nutty nuances 12808
RIVER GRAVEL GIMBLETT GRAVELS MERLOT MALBEC CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2019 $59.99 This showcases the magic of the Gimblett Gravels terroir. Blackberry, dark cherry, shades of cedar. Precision and power
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HILLSIDE BAY VIEW MALBEC MERLOT CABERNET FRANC SYRAH 2019
$89.99
Bordeaux integration combines with Syrah's elegance. Plum, cherry, spice & earthy-cedary notes. Soft, ripe, mouthfilling 12800
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HILLSIDE BAY VIEW SYRAH 2019
$89.99
Aromas of rose petal and red berries. A rounded and generous, lingering, multilayered mouthful of rich red fruit flavours
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Citrus, white peach and roasted cashews. A cascade of long, fresh, generous flavours 1 5 87 9
OBSIDIAN
ESTATE CHARDONNAY
2019 | $34.99
Waiheke With many new and stunning boutique-style wineries now calling it home, Waiheke Island has garnered something of an international reputation for its excellent food and wines. With that in mind, we recently tasted our way through a large number of the wines to gauge what's happening. We sampled the new alongside some old friends; here are just a handful of the fabulous wines we came across. 118 92
SOHO ONETANGI
CARTER CHARDONNAY 2019
Sweet blueberry and black pepper, a hint of florals (the 3% Viognier). Intense and weighty, it over-delivers in quality 124 88
MAN O' WAR ESTATE SYRAH
2019 | $29.99
$42.99 Notes of citrus and stonefruit are enhanced with oaky nuances. Generous fruit flavours, a creamy, textural mouthfeel climaxing in a long, fresh finish.
ONETANGI VALLEY
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CACTUS BAY
16113
LOST AND FOUND ONEROA
UNCHARTED SYRAH 2019
$48.99 Lifted aromatics of violets, blackberry, sandalwood and spice. Sweet fruit and silky, fine-grained tannins carry the wine to a long finish. Elegance and power.
| MAN O' WAR ISL AND BLEND 2019 | $29.99 191 56 | D UNLEAV Y THE GRAF TER SYRAH 2019 | $39.99 1 611 2
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JUST IN FROM
The World's Most Admired Wine Brand 2018 | DRINKS
Fleshy, fruity flavours, herbal and peppery notes wrapped in soft, refined tannins
INTERNATIONAL
ARGENTINA 90 4 90
EMILIANA
ERRÁZURIZ
ADOBE RESERVA ORGANIC CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2019
ESTATE CARMENÈRE 2019
$17.99
$14.99
CASE/6 $16.99/BOT TLE
CASE/12 $13.99/BOT TLE
At Errázuriz, state-of-the-art meets 1870s-era history. Vivid aromatics of roasted red pepper, green pepper and fig. With naturally low acidity and soft tannins, this is very easy to drink. With no dominating oak, it's all about the fruit.
A superb organic/biodynamic winery producing fragrant and expressive wines. A fresh and fruity nose, notes of cherry with subtle smoky tones and silky tannins. A juicy, easy-drinking and price-friendly wine.
CHILE
Great value Malbec expression. Bold red fruit flavours with an elegant swagger
CHILE
Prime Chilean terroir combines with French expertise in this pure, elegant Chardonnay.
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90 59 6
RENACER
LAPOSTOLLE
PUNTO FINAL RESERVA MALBEC 2019
$15.99 CASE/6 $14.99/BOT TLE
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CHILE
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There's an attractive smokysavoury quality to this wine, with lifted violet and red fruit notes. Vivid red fruit characters are overlaid with fine tannins and an elegant swagger.
GRAND SELECTION CHARDONNAY 2018
$20.99 CASE/6 $19.99/BOT TLE A precise Chardonnay showing pure stonefruit flavours and a creamy texture with an elegant touch of mineral. The grapes are from Chile's Casablanca Valley, the cool fruit characters and fresh acidity very evident.
Fresh, fruity Chilean Pinot Noir with soft, generous flavours and a vibrant bouquet
Serious aficionados will tell you the world's top Malbecs come from Achaval-Ferrer CHILE
ARGENTINA
9076 4
9070 0
CASA MÁRIN
ACHAVAL FERRER
CARTEGENA PINOT NOIR 2018
MALBEC 2018
$22.99
$30.99
CASE/6 $21.99/BOT TLE
CASE/12 $29.99/BOT TLE
Casa Marín's freshest, most fruity Pinot Noir. Aged 12 months in French oak barrels without any new oak, this has intense red fruit aromas and a lively acidity. The palate is gentle and fruit forward, the finish softly elegant.
The Malbec kings deliver a definitive, textbook expression. Potent, silky, fresh and floral, with vivid blackberry, raspberry and plum characters, superbly rounded tannins and a bright touch of minerality.
CHILE
Subtle tannins and low acidity make this a great accompaniment to lighter dishes
ARGENTINA
Sebastián Zuccardi is one of the 10 most exciting winemakers in Chile and Argentina | DECANTER
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AQUITANIA
ZUCCARDI
RESERVA CARMENÈRE 2018
$23.99 CASE/12 $22.99/BOT TLE Aquitania is a joint venture between Chile and France, their old vines of Bordeaux origin. This embodies everything you'd hope for in a Carmenère: light, fresh, supple, with a distinctive tomato leaf character.
Q MALBEC 2010
$32.99 CASE/6 $31.99/BOT TLE From an architecturally stunning winery boasting premium terroir, this is wonderfully pure and balanced. Violet notes, vibrant fruit, a chalkiness to the tannins and an open structure consistent with Zuccardi's use of huge concrete tanks. 13
FRANCE
The champagne kings bring all their expertise to this beautifully-made sparkling méthode. Brilliant-value bubbles for the sunny days ahead
41518
FAMILLE MOUTARD BLANC DE BLANCS BRUT MÉTHODE
NV | $22.99 CASE/6 $19.99/BOTTLE
Grower champagnes Many vignerons in Champagne sell their fruit to the large established houses, but a good number of small, family-run units craft their own champagnes from their vineyards. The wines are often bottled on the premises and come in a diverse range of distinctive styles reflecting the idiosyncrasies of their particular terroir. Grower champagnes are not a new concept, but the diversity, complexity and individuality of these boutique styles sets them apart from the mainstream. With corporatization of the industry so prevalent, many aficionados are developing a taste for these smaller scale, handcrafted champagne styles. We've gone there ourselves (when you still could) and selected some of the very best.
48350
The sensational alternative to the big brands. New stocks just in!
| SERGE MATHIEU TRADITION BRUT NV
$59.99 | CASE/6 $58.99/BOTTLE
An attractive Pinot-dominant champagne. Creamy richness, brilliant texture & weight
| J L ASSALLE PREFERENCE PREMIER CRU NV $74.99 | CASE/6 $73.99/BOTTLE
48360
The definitive house style here is one of delicacy, freshness and unassailable quality
| LILBERT & FILS GRAND CRU BRUT NV $74.99 | CASE/6 $73.99/BOTTLE
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Clean, fresh, dry and delicate with white floral notes and hints of honey. Exceptional 14
Green SHADES OF
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Organic, natural and vegan-friendly of ferings, including some exciting new pét-nat wines just in from France
2 98 0 4
THE VEGAN WINE PROJECT
Fresh, elegant citrus, floral and mineral notes. Soft, aromatic, lightly sparkling
SHIRAZ | 2020
$14.99
BURGUNDY
A nose of plum, raspberry and subtle vanilla oak, a hint of violets. A silky palate of bright fruit flavours; wild berries and plum are enhanced with soft, supple tannins, hints of chocolate and warm, exotic spices.
415 07
FAMILLE MOUTARD PÉT' MOUT'
The craft kings do wine in their own inimitable way. A fresh, natural, lightly sparkling rosé
PÉTILLANT NATUREL
CHARDONNAY
$20.99 A sustainably-farmed, lightly sparkling Chardonnay that's unfined and unfiltered, with no sulphur added. It's made using the oldest-known method of producing sparkling wine, bottled before the primary fermentation is finished. No secondary yeasts, sugars or sulphites.
CASE/6 ONLY $19.99 A BOTTLE 41 5 0 9 | FAMILLE MOUTARD PÉ T' MOUT' ROSÉ NV | $20.99 | CASE/6 $19.99/BOT TLE
Tart, lively, lightly sparkling rosé. Strawberry & red berry notes 24 0 0 9 | T HE VEGAN WINE PROJECT ROSÉ 2020 | $14.99
Fresh, dry, textural rosé. Fresh strawberries and Turkish Delight 1 2 874 | FROMM ORGANIC PINOT NOIR 2018 | $40.99 | CASE/6 $39.99/BOT TLE
Pure, bright red fruits, earthy undertones, fine, supple tannins
Vegan-friendly, cheap and cheerful, soft and silky, with hints of chocolate and warm, exotic spices
96458
WELLINGTON
GARAGE PROJECT
FAIRY BREAD ROSÉ | 2020
$26.99 A blend of organic, Nelson-grown, carbonic Pinot Noir and aromatic Gewürztraminer. A fresh, lively, gently sparkling Pet Nat rosé. Wild ferment, no filtration, low sulphur. Summer.
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FRANCE
The crus of
Beaujolais
Beaujolais is part of the Burgundy wine region where the Gamay variety reigns supreme. The region has a somewhat tarnished past from a combination of rushing very young wine to market every third Thursday of November under the banner of Beaujolais Nouveau, and the use of the carbonic maceration process to produce its fruity and forward styles. The carbonic maceration technique produces wines for early consumption: the grapes are vinified in sealed vats, with the grapes at the bottom crushed by those at the top in an atmosphere of carbon dioxide. While these two styles are still alive and well in Beaujolais, a new generation of winemakers are devotedly redeeming the Beaujolais reputation as they employ more traditional vinification processes to craft superior wines from Gamay.
Rich and balanced, with a nose of red fruits and wild strawberry. A well crafted wine that warrants cellaring
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CHÂTEAU DE CHÉNAS CHÉNAS 2017 | $24.99 CASE/6 ONLY $23.99 A BOTTLE
CHÉNAS
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SAINT-AMOUR
GEORGES DUBOEUF
SAINT-AMOUR 2017
$32.99
From the hands of the late King of Beaujolais, a bright, ruby-coloured wine with a perfumed nose of redcurrant, blackberry and hints of mineral. Lively and food-friendly, with ripe fruit flavours that linger at the finish.
CASE OF 6 $29.99/BOTTLE 16
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JULIÉNAS
CHÂTEAU DE CHÉNAS
EXCEPTION ENVAUX JULIÉNAS 2019
$27.99
A brilliant ruby colour. Aromatics of dark red fruits, ripe currants and cherry burst from the glass. This is a generous style, with spiceedged savoury notes, generous fruit delivery and a vibrant freshness to the finish.
CASE OF 6 $26.99/BOTTLE 4 07 70
MOULIN-À-VENT
CHÂTEAU DE CHÉNAS
EXCEPTION LES PERELLES MOULIN-À-VENT 2017
$27.99
In fact, the region has become a hotbed for new young winemakers, with plenty of experimentation going on. There are 10 crus (officially designated superior growing sites) in Beaujolais, each with its own distinctive characteristics.
Chénas: Generous, floral wines that warrant cellaring.
Traditional red wine techniques here, with no implementation of carbonic maceration. The nose is pleasantly intense, offering notes of black fruits; the palate is full-bodied, soft tannins leading to a long and delicate finish.
Moulin-à-Vent: The granite in the soil here creates intense, structured wines with strong tannins. Rose, spice, ripe fruit.
CASE OF 6 $26.99/BOTTLE
Saint-Amour: lively, delicate, bright red with cherry characters. Juliénas: Earthy, savoury. Florals, red fruits and spice.
Fleurie: A delicate cru, the wines full of violet characters and luscious red fruits. 4 078 0
Chiroubles: Its fruity and delicate wines are considered the most typically Beaujolais. Morgon: Full bodied and powerful with strong personalities. Régnié: Delicate, supple wines with aromas of red fruits. Brouilly: Firm, full-bodied, deeply-coloured and muscular. Côte de Brouilly: At a higher altitude around the summit of Mont Brouilly, these wines offer minerality and precision.
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| GEORGES DUBOEUF FLEURIE 2019 | $29.99 | CASE/6 $27.99/BOTTLE
Fleurie is made via carbonic maceration, displaying the distinctive floral juiciness that characterises the best from the region. A fresh bouquet of strawberry, violet and cherry. There's a delicious grapey character, and a velvety texture balanced by a fresh, tangy finish.
BROUILLY
CHÂTEAU DES LOGES
PRESTIGE BROUILLY 2018
$27.99
The Brouilly cru delivers a fruitier, more forward style than its Côte de Brouilly counterpart. A fresh, expressive nose of ripe plum and mineral notes. Harmonious, vinous and fleshy on the palate with fruity and spicy notes.
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MEXICO
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HERRADURA DOUBL E B A RRE L RE P O S A DO
Selected by Hancocks WINE, SPIRIT & BEER MERCHANTS
750ML | $139.99 Rested in charred American White Oak barrels for 11 months before moving to new charred barrels and aged for an additional 30 days. A rich, dark amber tequila with smooth flavours of cooked agave, vanilla, spice and clove.
Tequila
HERR ADUR A ST Y LE
A limited edition, hand-selected barrel from one of Mexico's original Tequila masters Herradura is one of Mexico’s most historic and renowned tequila producers, inventing the first reposado and extra añejo tequilas. Millions of Blue Agave plants surround the hacienda. Recipients of the Environmental Excellence Award from Mexico’s Federal Attorney for Environmental Protection, sustainable practices are integrated into every facet of Herradura's production. They are the only tequila producer to make their own barrels for aging. Reposado is Spanish for 'rested', referring to the extended barrel aging the golden-hued Reposado tequilas undergo. The Double Barrel Reposado featured here has been hand-selected by local wine, beer and spirit merchants, Hancocks, for its silky complexity and rich and subtle flavours.
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| HERRADURA SILVER TEQUIL A 700ML | $89.99
Distinctive sweet agave flavours with subtle notes of vanilla & wood. Smooth, fresh 92 851
| HERRADURA AÑEJO TEQUIL A 700ML | $109.99
Aged for 25 months. Amber tequila with notes of agave, toasted oak and dried fruit 92 8 4 6 | HERRADURA SELECCIÓN SUPREMA EX TRA ANEJO TEQUIL A 750ML | $639.99
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The ultimate elegance, 49 months in barrel. Rich cooked agave, spice & floral notes
SCAPEGRACE
Tobermory This boutique Scottish distillery punches well above its weight
Kiwi Gin Supremos Scapegrace upped their game with a premium small batch vodka. Now they're doing it again with their delicious new ready-to-drink range
Founded as a fishing port in 1788, Tobermory is a small village of only 1,000 people, situated on the Isle of Mull in Scotland’s inner Hebrides. After a long closures during the 1900s and 2000s, the current owners closed the doors to spend some time and money on much needed maintenance and renovation. The doors were reopened, and the stills fired up as Tobermory Distillery in 2019. All under the eye of one of the youngest distillery managers in the world, 27-year-old Cara Gilbert. | RM
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SCAPEGRACE
HAWKES BAY LIME VODKA & SODA
10x330ML CANS
$29.99 9 07 75 -10
SCAPEGRACE
RED DELICIOUS APPLE & PEAR VODKA & SODA
10x330ML CANS
$29.99
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TOBERMORY
SMALL BATCH HEBRIDEAN GIN
$89.99
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SCAPEGRACE
POMEGRANATE & DORIS PLUM VODKA & SODA
10x330ML CANS
$29.99
A rich palate of hand-picked botanicals includes Hebridean tea, heather, elderflower and sweet orange peel, with a touch of Tobermory newmake spirit. A unique and luxurious gin with a creamy mouthfeel and a subtle hint of sweet malt.
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I TA LY
A modern take on Italy's famed orange aperitif. Try a 40-60 mix on ice with Tosti's Prosecco and garnish with orange
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ARTSPRITZ
A P E RI T I VO I TA L I A NO
Artspritz &Tosti
SPRITZ BOX | $74.99 1x ArtSpritz 1 Litre 2x Tosti Prosecco 750mL
Aperitif I TALIAN ST Y LE!
Add an orange glow to your summer with this delicious low-alcohol aperitivo
Tolstoy said spring is the time of plans and projects, and if you read that and thought that it’s a great time to try and up your Spritz game then pull up a chair, you’re one of us now. During the Hapsburg domination of Italy, Austrian soldiers found the local wines too alcoholic so took to watering them down, including the fizzers. Spritz then comes from the German spritzen, 'to spray.' Combine with a traditional Italian orange-based aperitif and you get sunshine in a glass. 20
So there you have it; not just a warm weather concoction, it’s cultural. |
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COCKTAILS Make price-friendly cocktails in the comfort of your own home
CL ICK ON E ACH COCK TA IL FOR E A SY TO FOL LOW INS T RUC T IONS
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$5 . 96
52 110
P E R N E G R O N I AT H O M E
98 6 93
$4 . 50
P E R M O J I T O AT H O M E
$6 . 40
P E R G I M L E T T AT H O M E
987 18
$6 . 00
P E R H I G H B A L L AT H O M E
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THE KINGDOM OF FIFE | SCOTLAND
Zesty citrus, honeyed flavours, with notes of vanilla, florals & spice. A smooth, rounded malt for those with a taste for a touch of sweetness
93 896
WEMYSS THE HIVE
BLENDED MALT SCOTCH WHISKY
700ML | $78.99
Wemyss T HE WORLD OF
These blending maestros have something for everyone Founded in 2005, Wemyss is independently run by siblings William and Isabella Wemyss, who are kin of the Scottish Wemyss family. The family are embedded in Scotland's whisky and spirit industry, with roots dating back to 1840 when the first whisky distillery was established in the Kingdom of Fife. With access to the vast whisky warehouses of Scotland, Wemyss blend single malt into magic. Single malt whiskies come from a specific distillery, evoking the singular style and flavour of the individual distillery and its region. Wemyss take their carefully selected single malts and blend them into bold and distinctive expressions. Their offerings encompass the spectrum of Scottish malt whisky, providing a range that has something for everyone. Whether you like your whisky sweet, spicy or smoky, Wemyss have blended whiskies to suit all palates. If you’re looking to up the ante, they also have limited editions of batch-strength blends. Most blends are usually diluted to 40% abv. Batch strength is the authentic vision of the master blender. | TM
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| WEMYSS SPICE KING BLENDED MALT 700ML | $78.99
A touch of sweet, a hint of saltiness, layers of spice and peppery smoke 93 9 0 0
| WEMYSS PE AT CHIMNE Y BLENDED MALT 700ML | $78.99
Notes of heather smoke, apricot, sweet apple & pear, balanced with a flinty freshness 93 8 4 0
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| WEMYSS SPICE KING HIGHL AND & ISL AY LIMITED EDITION 12-YE AR-OLD BLENDED MALT 700ML | $105.00
Sweet yet tart citrus notes & herbaceous smoke, with a rich, malty, peppery taste
SPIRITS
WHISKY
ESSENTIALS TANQUERAY
Rich notes of pineapple, apricot, spice & hazelnut
LONDON DRY GIN 92 67 9
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KINGSBARNS BALCOMIE
1 LITRE | $49.99
The same unique recipe since 1830. Finest grains and botanicals, pure water. Clean and crisp, with notes of citrus and spice.
SHERRY CASK MATURED LOWLAND SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY
U'LUVKA
VODKA
700ML | $99.00
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Fruity, light, balanced. Matured in ex-Oloroso American oak sherry butts chosen for their gentle oak flavours and rich sweetness to enhance the Kingsbarns spirit's fruit character.
700ML | $89.99
A unique premium Polish vodka, balanced and slightly sweet, with an attractive array of sweet, savoury and spicy notes.
MOUNT GAY
ECLIPSE RUM
The No.1-selling malt whisky in Scotland
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1 LITRE | $59.99
Honey and floral notes. Fruity, rounded, with hints of banana, vanilla, smoke and toasty oak. Finishes long with an edge of spice.
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GLENMORANGIE THE ORIGINAL
PEPE LOPEZ
HIGHLAND SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY
PREMIUM GOLD TEQUILA
700ML | $69.99
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700ML | $42.99
A light, faintly fruity, whisky-like nose. Dry fruit and malt flavours with a touch of earthy agave spice. A clean, light mixing style.
Glenmorangie's original 10-year-old single malt is the elegant backbone of their range, with a host of accolades, including double gold at the 2010 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
GLAYVA
WHISKY LIQUEUR 94 4 7 9
500ML | $44.99
Exotic fusion of aged Scotch malt whiskies, spices, Mediterranean tangerines, cinnamon, almonds and honey. Smooth and sweet.
| CHIVAS REGAL E X TRA 13 TEQUIL A CASK BLENDED SCOTCH WHISK Y 700ML | $59.99
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13-year-old Chivas finished in tequila casks. Smooth and fresh 94583
| SUNTORY THE CHITA
SINGLE GRAIN WHISK Y 700ML | $79.99
Delicately sweet & light premium Japanese whisky 930 61
| THE BENRIACH 10 YEAR OLD
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| K AHLUA SPIRIT 1 LITRE | $39.99
Coffee and roasted chestnut flavours in a creamy concoction
| OLD FORESTER BOURBON 700ML | $42.99
SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISK Y 700ML | $79.99
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Great Speyside distillery. Finishes in a surge of sultana & rum
86 proof, with a rich, full flavour and a smooth character
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HASTINGS
A light-bodied, easy drinking IPA brewed with a blend of American hops. A delicious cocktail of citrus and tropical fruit
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BRAVE
BREWING CO TIGERMILK IPA 500ML | $8.99
Brave! Brave is an apt name for this plucky Hawke’s Bay brewery. Relatively new to the industry, Hastings’ Brave Brewing Co. take a fresh look at some of the more traditional beer styles. Initially brewing at university as a hobby, Matt Smith's interest was honed while travelling through Europe and the US with his wife Gemma. Matt and Gemma took the plunge in 2014 after success at the 2013 NZ Home Brew Championship. Brave Brewing’s strength lies both in its range of styles and the influence of two great beer brewing regions. While you'll find your pilsner, lager and the obligatory range of pale ales, Matt isn’t afraid to add red, brown and wheat ales to his regular line-up. Not ignoring the current market trend, the Tigermilk is an exceptionally well-balanced IPA, and the beer that introduced this happy writer to the Brave range. | PC
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BOTTLE ROCKET EXTRA PALE ALE 500ML|$7.99 A soft, aromatic EPA that celebrates the Simcoe hop and its tropical, citrus, piney notes. A pale ale with that little bit extra. 9665 4
STAY GOLD PACIFIC WHEAT ALE 500ML|$7.99 A golden ale brewed with Canterbury wheat and barley malts. Low on bitterness, but packed with fruity hop character. 24
CRAFTBEER Born to brew might seem like quite the bold statement, but in the case of Australia’s Coopers Brewing it’s not far from the truth. Thomas Cooper established Coopers Brewing in 1862. Six generations or 159 years later, you’re more than likely to bump into a Cooper working somewhere within the brewery. Coopers apply a unique brand of traditional brewing methods that don’t deviate from those Thomas used for the original brews – the naturally conditioned ales and stouts get a little extra yeast after the first fermentation so the beers go through a secondary fermentation in bottle or can, the brews all having a somewhat cloudy appearance and unabashedly showing their character. To get a perfect Coopers pour, it's recommended to roll the vessel before pouring to glass. | K A
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COOPERS ORIGINAL PALE ALE
375ML CANS 6-PACK |$14.99
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DEEP CREEK
REDWOOD APA 330ML 6-PACK | $22.00 A homage to the lumberjacks of the American northwest. Golden Promise malts have hewn the perfect platform for its Pacific northwest companions, Columbus and Simcoe hops, infusing it with tastes of grapefruit and pine.
Crisp, light and nicely balanced. Mandarin and resinous pine characters are supported by an upfront but not overpowering hop bitterness. A cold one for every occasion. | K A
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COOPERS BEST EXTRA STOUT
440ML CANS 4-PACK |$18.99
Rich and complex with a soft, velvety mouthfeel, the Best Extra Stout playfully hits with rich notes of roasted malts, chocolate, fig, coffee, tobacco, hazelnut, smoked wood and raisins. | K A
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| COOPERS XPA 330ML CAN | 6-PACK 14.99
Punchy grapefruit & lemon notes balanced with hoppy bitterness
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LIBERTY
OH BROTHER PALE ALE 330ML 6-PACK | $20.99 Made with some of the latest US hops (treated with moderation) and packed with flavours, this brew is a fruit salad fiesta with a nose of passionfruit, mangoes and subtle malts, a well balanced full body, right to the tropical biscuity, bittersweet end.
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