Premium wine booklet Spring/Summer

PREMIUM WINE SELECTION SPRING/SUMMER 52 highly recommended and awarded wines for your drinking pleasure STARTING FROM JUST $15.99

Village Wine & Spirits

WE EAT AND DRINK WITH THE SEASONS We all love summer. When it gets warm, we live in t-shirts and shorts. We head outdoors, cook on the bbq, eat salads, buy from the markets and we change what we drink.

Summer wines are all about fruit.

Cool and refreshing and as informal as the summer dress code. Save the big heavy reds and the fuller bodied whites for the cooler months. Just as the food is seasonal, so are the wines.

Bring on the wines of summer: light, crisp whites, thirst quenching rosé, luscious reds, and don’t forget the bubbles.

SAUVIGNON BLANC is the first wine of summer. New Zealand excels at making great Sauvignon Blanc. Our cooler climate enables our winegrowers to produce grapes with concentrated flavours and refreshing acidity, with enough fruit characteristics to handle lots of cooling time in the fridge.

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc generally carries lovely green herbaceous flavours, backed up by tropical fruit. Head north to Hawke’s Bay and those tropical fruit flavours shine through.

Head south and the grassy green flavour really jump out of the glass, and all are so refreshing when served well chilled. Perfectly matched with salads, seafood and foods that also have that extra touch of acidity.

INTRODUCTION

Rosé is the epitome of summer.

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Whether it’s Rosé, rosado (Spain), rosato (Italy) or “blush” - these terms all refer to pink wine. This pink shade can range from a soft, subtle hue to a vibrant, hot pink, depending on the grape used and how long the grape skins were in contact with the juice. Rosés can be made in a sweet, off-dry or bone dry style, with most European Rosés being decidedly dry. Rosé is generally made by crushing some red grapes, leaving the skins in contact with the grape juice for just a few hours, before draining off the lovely pink juice, and fermenting it into wine. The flavours in the wine depend on which red grape is used. In New Zealand we make a lot of our Rosé wines using Pinot Noir, and to a lesser degree Merlot. In Australia they often use Shiraz.

Chill that Rosé, settle down with the crayfish, and watch the afternoon go by.

Celebrate with some Bubbles!

We all love to celebrate, and over summer we have lots of occasions to do just that.

Christmas, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, and lots more call for the sound of a popping cork. Bubbles come in all styles and at all price points. From Brut (Dry) right through to White or Rosé. Bubbles are produced in nearly every country that produces wine.

CHAMPAGNE is a region in France, famous for producing fantastic sparkling wines made using Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and a third grape called Pinot Meunier. Mostly all we see in New Zealand are the dry versions, although some sweeter versions are available. Champagnes made with more of the Pinot Noir grape in their blend are generally fuller bodied and bolder flavoured wines. Chardonnay dominant versions are more creamy and subtle in the mouth.

PROSECCO is creating waves everywhere at the moment. It is the ‘in’ bubbles. Both light and refreshing, it’s easy to see why Prosecco has become the party wine of choice. It’s very affordable, and whilst traditionally made in Italy, Australia is making thoroughly enjoyable Prosecco too.

PINOT NOIR can make great summer drinking too. This is a lighter style of red wine, with a touch more acid and less tannin than other red wines. Pinot Noir is our most planted red variety in New Zealand, and our winemakers are making some great wines out of grapes grown from Hawke’s Bay in the north, to Central Otago in the south.

Pinot Noir has long been a favourite in France where it is grown, mainly in Burgundy. In the hotter months, the French are often found to be lightly chilling their lighter red wines. Chilling for just twenty minutes brings the temperature down, lifting the acidity to make the wine a touch more refreshing. Alternatively, the addition of an ice cube to your glass is perfectly acceptable in those hotter months.

CHARDONNAY is the most planted grape on the planet. We make a lot of Chardonnay in this country. Fuller richer styles from Waiheke, Gisborne and Hawke’s Bay, wines with an edge from Marlborough, down to crisper styles from North Canterbury and Central Otago.

From the big, rich, ripe, fruity styles grown in the Hawke’s Bay down to the racy crisp wines coming out of Central Otago, there’s a wine for everyone.

PINOT GRIS has quickly become a favourite of kiwi wine drinkers because it can satisfy so many palates and tastes. Those wines that have an alcohol level of between 11 and 13 percent make great drinking on their own, whilst the wines that have higher alcohol levels certainly work well with food.

Try it with some grilled or bbq pork.

Different Chardonnays will have varying amounts of oak ageing.

The more oak, the heavier the wine. This allows us to match our Chardonnays to specific summer dishes. Think about matching a lightly oaked Marlborough Chardonnay with a crayfish or mussel salad. A richer Hawke’s Bay style would be better suited to the intriguing chicken under a brick on the BBQ. SHIRAZ and SYRAH both have their place in summer. You might think that these heavier wine styles should remain in the cellar for the summer months, but they are the perfect accompaniment to the great charred steaks on the BBQ. RIESLING, GEWÜRZTRAMINER, MOSCATO all fit into the category we label as Aromatic. These are wines with plenty of aroma, but also plenty of flavour. They all work sensationally well with lighter dishes, Asian cuisines, smoked foods and loads of salads with distinctive flavours. Match a Gewürztraminer with a salad including pomegranate seeds, and it’s a match made in heaven.

INTRODUCTION

Make some room in the fridge, because Pinot Gris is another wine that just lends itself to summer drinking.

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PREMIUM WINE LIST Sparkling Brown Brothers Moscato White Gold Mumm Cordon Rouge Champagne Pol Roger Brut NV Brown Brothers Prosecco NV Luna Argenta Prosecco Glera Mionetto Prestige Prosecco Extra Dry Mionetto Prestige Prosecco Treviso Brut Nautilus Cuvee Marlborough Brut Lindauer Special Reserve Blanc De Blanc Ruffino Sparkling Rosé

Chardonnay 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

Rosé Mount Edward Oyster Bay The Ned Lawsons Dry Hills Jules Taylor Wild Grace

15 16 17 18 19 20

Pinot Gris Mt Difficulty Roaring Meg Mud House Devils Corner Invivo

21 22 23 24

Sauvignon Blanc Wither Hills Single Vineyard Rarangi Giesen The Brothers Sileni Cellar Selection Stoneleigh Wild Valley Lake Chalice Lawsons Dry Hills Russian Jack Invivo Graham Norton The Peoples

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CONTENTS

Gewürztraminer, Riesling

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Giesen The Brothers Gewürztraminer Ngatarawa Proprietors Reserve Noble

33 34

Mud House Saint Clair Omaka Reserve Seresin Estate

35 36 37

Two Rivers Range

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Pinot Noir Wither Hills Single Vineyard Taylor River Russian Jack Nga Waka Three Paddles Sileni Cellar Selection Domain Road

39 40 41 42 43

Shiraz Huntaway Syrah Mt Monster Red Sky Brown Brothers Ten Acres

44 45 46 47

Cabernet Sauvignon Grant Burge Vineyard Range Cameron Vale Jacobs Creek Double Barrel Angus The Bull Robert Mondavi Napa Valley

48 49 50 51

Merlot Cabernet, Merlot Ngatarawa Proprietors Reserve Babich Irongate Obsidian Mission Vineyard Selection Merlot

52 53 54 55

FLORAL AND SPRITZY BROWN BROTHERS MOSCATO WHITE GOLD VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA

$24.99 This release takes the style to a new level of class and distinction.

The Moscato White Gold is the first New Zealand release of Brown Brothers ultra-premium Moscato wine. Brown Brothers commitment to Muscat goes back to their first vintage in 1889 and they have been making Moscato since 1996.

Tasting Notes The nose is lifted with aromas of lemon pith, fresh grapes, honey and musk. In the mouth the wine has layers of flavour including sherbet and spice. The Moscato White Gold is deliberately more intense in bubbles than the Moscato giving great balance to the natural grape sweetness. The wine is made to be drunk immediately while young and fresh.

Occasions An elegant wine to be enjoyed at home and ideal for special occasions.

An ideal accompaniment to any occasion whether it is served with or without food, or as an aperitif or table wine. Try it with a spicy Asian infused broth with lemon grass and coriander or why not have it with a lime and ginger pannacotta for a light dessert option.

SPARKLING

Food Match

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COMPLEX, INTENSE MUMM CORDON ROUGE CHAMPAGNE

FRANCE

$61.99 Crafting is a long and complex process of which every step is fundamental to ensure the cuvÊe’s quality and perfection.

Tasting Notes An explosion of freshness in the mouth, followed by strong persistence. The complex aromas of fresh fruit and caramel perpetuate the intensity.

Occasions Perfect for entertaining at home with family or friends over a special meal or occasion.

Food Match

CHAMPAGNE

Ideal as an aperitif and beyond, Mumm Cordon Rouge works as well as an accompaniment to white meat, as it does to fish or fine cured meats like Italian ham and smoked duck breast.

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CELEBRATORY, ELEGANT POL ROGER BRUT NV RESERVE CHAMPAGNE FRANCE

$74.99 Treat yourself like a Royal! Pol Roger holds the current Royal Warrant as purveyors of champagne to Queen Elizabeth II. This very varietal was served at the reception of Kate and William’s wedding.

Recent Awards Cuisine 2013 5 Stars Cuisine, Champagne $100 & Under 2013 Top 10, New Zealand International Wine Show 2012 Gold

Tasting Notes This elegant Champagne has a lovely floral bouquet with refreshing fruit on the palate and an exquisite mousse of tiny bubbles. Light in body yet abundant in backbone and depth, produce this wonderfully sophisticated Champagne.

Occasions Always keep a bottle of champagne in the fridge for special occasions. Sometimes the special occasion is that you’ve got a bottle of champagne in the fridge.

Pol Roger can be enjoyed as an aperitif, or as a complement to a meal. How about trying the royal Champagne with good ol’ Fish and Chips? The lightness of the champagne will cut through the richness, resulting in a perfectly balanced meal.

CHAMPAGNE

Food Match

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REFRESHING, DELICATE BROWN BROTHERS PROSECCO NV KING VALLEY - VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA

$15.99 With access to some of the very best vineyard land in the King Valley, Brown Brothers are able to craft an authentic Prosecco with all the hallmarks this style has become famous for. The elevated terroir produces a sparkling that is both crisp and gentle, with delicate lemon-pear flavours.

Recent Awards Campbell Mattinson 90 points

Tasting Notes A delicate nose displaying apple and pear characters.

While this wine retains the freshness and vibrancy that Prosecco is known for, the fruit for this NV release was picked later to provide a softer, rounder palate full of crisp citrus notes. This refreshing sparkling is made to drink young while at its light and delicate best.

Occasions Prosecco NV is a great drink to kick off an evening and enjoy throughout the night.

Food Match

SPARKLING

An easy drinking style as an aperitif or very effective in sparkling wine cocktails. While delicious on its own, it is also perfect with sushi and sashimi. Brown Brothers Prosecco is also excellent calamari with that has been cooked on the BBQ. Or why not try it with a light brie cheese.

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FLORAL, SEDUCTIVE LUNA ARGENTA PROSECCO GLERA ITALY

$17.99 Luna Argenta translates to “silver moon� and comes from the Veneto region in north east Italy.

Prosecco is made from the glera grape and is slightly lower in alcohol than a typical sparkling wine. It is known for being fruity, aromatic and refreshing. Perfect for every occasion.

Recent Awards Cuisine 4.5 Stars

Tasting Notes This is a harmonious and seductive sparkling wine. Pale straw yellow in colour combined with a soft body of floral notes.

Occasions Perfect as a gift for any special occasion or as an everyday treat.

Food Match

SPARKLING

Great as an aperitif or as an accompaniment to fish courses, fruit salads or fruity desserts.

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STYLISH, VERSATILE MIONETTO PRESTIGE PROSECCO EXTRA DRY GLERA, ITALY

$17.99 Mionetto has been Italy’s foremost producer of Prosecco wines for more than 125 years.

In the heart of the Prosecco region, Mionetto produces exceptional wines with consistent national and international acclaim. Passion, tradition, research and excellence are the fundamental values of this winery, creating their unique, unmistakable style.

Tasting Notes A sparkling wine with creamy and persistent bubbles and abundant fruity hints of acacia, honey, citrus fruits and almonds, characteristic of the grape variety of origin.

Occasions The perfect “anytime” sparkling. Especially refreshing during warm summer days and nights.

Food Match SPARKLING

Perfect to enjoy on it’s own as an aperitif or matched with canapés and seafood.

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STYLISH AND LIVELY MIONETTO PRESTIGE PROSECCO TREVISO BRUT GLERA, ITALY

$17.99 Recent Awards

Concours Mondial 2016 Silver Medal Mundus Vini 2015 Silver Medal The Prosecco Masters (The Drink Business) 2015 Bronze International Wine & Spirits Competition 2015 Bronze

Tasting Notes Light straw in colour with bright yellow highlights.

Well balanced acidity, with notes of golden apples with a hint of white peach. A fresh and lively bubble with a clean dry finish.

Occasions The perfect “anytime” sparkling, just as it’s Extra Dry counterpart.

Food Match

SPARKLING

Perfectly matched with canapés and seafood.

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SIMPLY STUNNING NAUTILUS CUVEE MARLBOROUGH BRUT MARLBOROUGH

$39.99 A favourite in the local New Zealand market, this wine has been produced since 1989. Made in the traditional method from 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay. It is aged on its lees for three years before being disgorged to develop delicious biscuity toasty flavours.

Recent Awards Air New Zealand Wine Awards Trophy Air New Zealand Wine Awards Pure Elite Gold Medal

Tasting Notes Simply stunning elegant and toasty with a lovely dry, lingering finish. Delicious upon release and ready for immediate consumption, this wine will develop a toasty complexity as it ages under cork.

Occasions Weddings, and any occasion with friends and family is a great time to enjoy this delightful sparkling.

Food Match

SPARKLING

Ideal as an aperitif or great with seafood and summer salads. Try with delicious fresh oysters or parmesan wafers.

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EVERY DAY’S A CELEBRATION LINDAUER SPECIAL RESERVE BLANC DE BLANC GISBORNE

$17.99 An award winning wine crafted solely from premium Chardonnay grapes. Lindauer Blanc de Blanc, a French wine making term meaning ‘white of whites’, is an elegant bottle fermented sparkling wine with delicious citrus notes and balanced acidity.

Recent Awards Sydney International Wine Competition 2015 Blue Gold

Tasting Notes Lindauer Special Reserve Blanc de Blanc is pale strawgold with a delicate aroma of broken biscuit intermingled with lemon sorbet. Layers of creaminess with underlying grapefruit define the palate, giving a refined and elegant wine with complex yeast characters.

Occasions Wine for enjoying life, the best celebration is that you have a bottle of this in the fridge.

Food Match

SPARKLING

Lindauer Special Reserve Blanc de Blanc can be served as an aperitif on its own but is fabulous with fresh seafood, in particular shellfish; especially oysters.

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FRAGRANT, DELICATE RUFFINO SPARKLING ROSÉ VENETO, NORTH-EASTERN ITALY

$20.99 Sparkling Rosé is an elegant and stylish Italian sparkling wine made primarily from the Glera grape, which is used in all Prosecco wines, blended with Pinot Noir. The Glera grape gives the wine structure and body, and the Pinot Noir provides the wine with a beautiful rose hue.

Tasting Notes Fresh and fragrant with notes of strawberry and light hints of rose petals. On the palate it has elegant bubbles with refreshing acidity, offering alluring flavours of delicate red berries and white fruits with a lingering finish.

Occasions The extra-dry style of this Rosé makes it easy to enjoy, and its bright fruit flavours and delicate bubbles make it perfect when catching up with friends or with light summer dinners.

Food Match

SPARKLING

Ruffino Sparkling Rosé is enjoyable on its own as an aperitif, but also as a food companion, pairing well with a variety of dishes including grilled fish, roasted chicken, and mixed greens salads.

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DRY, ELEGANT, FLAVOURED MOUNT EDWARD ROSÉ CENTRAL OTAGO

$26.99 NEW RELEASE Made from 100% organically grown Pinot Noir fruit.

This is a dry, delicately flavoured Rosé in the Provençale style with the substance on palate to match a wide variety of your favourite dishes served, drinking best over the next 2 years.

Tasting Notes Bright pale pink with faint purple hues on rim. The bouquet is delicately perfumed with aromas of red florals and strawberries, along with a steely freshness, but with good presence. Dry to taste, subtle red florals and soft red berry fruit flavours sit on a palate with good body and a firm core that has vinosity and drive.

Occasions All occasions especially when served with the sun shining!

Food Match

ROSE

This is a dry, delicately flavoured Rosé in the Provençale style with the substance on palate to match a variety of food.

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ELEGANT, SUMMERY OYSTER BAY ROSÉ MARLBOROUGH

$20.99 The philosophy of Oyster Bay is to produce fine, distinctly regional wines that are elegant and assertive with glorious fruit flavours.

Tasting Notes Summer floral aromas and strawberry with a delicate texture and lingering cherry freshness.

Occasions Perfect for leisurely lunches and long summer evenings spent with friends and family.

Food Match

ROSE

Ideal served chilled as an aperitif or perfectly matched with fresh summer salads, new season asparagus and strawberries, fresh seafood, especially prawns, crab and crayfish, grilled or raw salmon. Pasta in light cream sauce and goats cheese soufflé are also a great match. This Marlborough Rosé is very versatile and always popular.

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YOUNG AT HEART THE NED PINOT ROSÉ MARLBOROUGH

$18.99 This incredibly popular wine is made from half Pinot Noir grapes and half Pinot Gris.

This Rosé not only gives bright freshness but has a complex body throughout the glass.

Tasting Notes This Rosé offers up a classic bouquet of red berries, persimmon, cream and rose-tinged top notes. A neatly rounded, fleshy mouthful with that same creamy, summer berry fruits running through its core, all neatly balanced with bright, crisp acidity. Crafted to enjoy while young and fresh.

Occasions A highly versatile wine that neatly bridges the gap between stand-alone, afternoon sipper and being enjoyed alongside a broad range of diverse food styles.

Food Match

ROSE

Try The Ned Pinot Rosé with Jamie Oliver’s Chicken, Prawn and Chorizo Paella, with Marlborough’s famous Green Lipped Mussels.

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STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM LAWSONS DRY HILLS PINOT ROSÉ MARLBOROUGH

$19.99 When you combine more than 20 years’ experience with an inquisitive spirit, the result is a perfect balance of knowledge and innovation. These two traits can be found in every bottle of Lawson’s Dry Hills wine, wonderful, top quality fruit from carefully nurtured vineyards transformed into imminently drinkable wines using modern wine-making techniques.

Recent Awards Wine NZ Magazine 4 Stars

Tasting Notes This Rosé has a bright cherry red hue. The nose has a distinctive strawberry and cream character, whilst the palate enjoys a seductive blend of berry fruits with a hint of almond and blackcurrant leaf. The wine is crisp, elegant and dry with lovely fruit concentration.

Occasions Ultimate summer wine, anytime.

Food Match

ROSE

Enjoy this wine on its own or with seafood, Paella or a chicken tagine.

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FRUITY, FRESH, SUMMERY JULES TAYLOR ROSÉ GISBORNE

$22.99 You can’t have a wine label named Jules Taylor without having a Jules Taylor! Her label (Jules Taylor Wines) was born in 2001 with a clear vision to create high quality wines which speak of their places. More than a decade later, this vision still lies at the very forefront of Jules winemaking efforts.

Tasting Notes Blushing watermelon pink in colour, this Rosé is showing bright aromas of fresh summer berries and cream layered over ripe watermelon and delicate floral notes.

Loaded with wonderful strawberry and cream flavours, balanced and a lingering fruit filled finish.

Occasions Always best enjoyed with good friends and those good times over those warmer spring and summer months. A fantastic lunchtime wine.

Food Match

ROSE

Perfect as an aperitif or matched with seasonal salads and light seafood dishes. This Rosé works so well on so many levels.

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ELEGANT, FLORAL, CRISP WILD GRACE PINOT NOIR ROSÉ CENTRAL OTAGO

$26.99 NEW RELEASE The Wild Grace distinctive range of wines are skillfully crafted to embody the wild grace intrinsic to this land.

Perched between the Tasman Sea and Pacific Ocean, our land is one of humbling extremes. Storm fronts sweep across the regions, whipping the landscape into unruley contours and carving terrain of awe-inspiring beauty.

Tasting Notes

Made from carefully selected Central Otago Pinot Noir grapes, the juice of which is left with its skins just long enough to impart a subtle pink hue. A light yet complex wine with notes of red summer fruits and lifted floral aromas, framed by vibrant acidity with a crisp and dry finish.

Occasions Best enjoyed on those long hot summer days with friends and family.

Food Match

ROSE

Enjoy with poached salmon and fresh salads.

Ideal for those summer long lunches.

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WARM PEACH FRESHNESS MT DIFFICULTY ROARING MEG PINOT GRIS CENTRAL OTAGO

$19.99 Roaring Meg comes from Central Otago’s pioneering past with the discovery of gold in 1860. To this day there are Roaring Meg landmarks named in her honour such as a local gorge, river, and New Zealand’s first hydro-electric power station.

Recent Awards San Francisco International Wine Competition 2014 Double Gold Decanter Awards 2014 Silver International Wine Challenge 2015 Silver

Tasting Notes This wine has a beautiful fruit cocktail of flavours that include stonefruit, melon, and green mango. These flavours are rich on the palate combined with full texture and an off-dry finish.

Occasions This wine is best enjoyed in a relaxed atmosphere, such as dinner with family, a lunch time catch up with friends, or just a chill out time escaping and reflecting on the day.

This Pinot Gris is best matched with spicy dishes or white meat dishes ranging from pork belly, Mexican tacos, and any curry where the sweetness in the wine balances the heat from the spices.

PINOT GRIS

Food Match

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UNCTUOUS, SUPPLE, FRESH MUD HOUSE PINOT GRIS MARLBOROUGH

$16.99 Mud House’s founders set sail to travel the world; only to fall in love with New Zealand. After planting vines they used the local earth to build their home.

Two decades on, Mud House continue to celebrate the spirit of striking out and breaking boundaries by producing consistently beautiful wines for people who seek new experiences, embrace fresh ideas and share their taste for adventure.

Mud House vineyards are nurtured to ensure that their grapes reach optimum ripeness, varietal character and flavour. Their winemakers then finely craft the wine to capture the essence of its origin. All Mud House wines are produced sustainably.

Tasting Notes Pear and apple blossom notes with a full, spicy and unctuous palate. A lovely balance of fresh acidity and fruit sweetness adds texture, complexity and length.

Occasions All you need to unwind after a long day.

Food Match PINOT GRIS

Pulled pork sliders, lightly smoked apple sauce and coleslaw.

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FRAGRANT, VIBRANT DEVILS CORNER PINOT GRIS TASMANIA

$18.99 In Australia the cool climates of Tasmania are perfect for getting flavoursome and crisp Pinot Gris. This wine is made from estate-grown Pinot Gris from their Hazards vineyard located on the east coast of Tasmania.

Recent Awards Tasmanian Wine Show 2015 Gold

Tasting Notes The 2015 Devils Corner Pinot Gris is bright, vibrant and youthful in colour. It is fragrant and enticing with highlights of pears and tropical fruit, against an attractive herbal backdrop. The palate is showing excellent weight and intensity and loaded with the flavour of ripe, yellow pears and apple alongside some spice and savoury notes. The finish is crisp and clean and with enough acidity to leave the mouth watering for more.

Occasions This fresh and lively Pinot Gris is a great drink on its own served well chilled.

Its lovely, savoury finish makes it perfect with crumbed and grilled sardines with a squeeze of lemon. Also try it with a large smoked trout ravioli that is finished in a pan with olive oil, capers and some diced chilli.

PINOT GRIS

Food Match

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FUN AND COMPLEX INVIVO PINOT GRIS MARLBOROUGH

$19.99 Invivo wines were first produced in 2008. It began in London 2006, two kiwi’s who were old school mates, Tim and Rob, met up for a drink at their local pub. Rob at the time was making wine all around Europe. The guys quit their full time jobs, Rob returned to New Zealand to find the best possible vineyard sites in Marlborough and Central Otago, now seven years later, they now have a portfolio of award winning wines!

Tasting Notes It is beautifully fruited and lifted on the nose displaying nectarine, poached pear and mandarin characters. The palate is succulent and rounded with a hint of sweetness, perfectly balanced by juicy acidity, finishing long and tasty.

Wonderfully expressive and highly enjoyable.

Occasions A perfect wine to give as a present or enjoy yourself. It is fun loving but has some serious complexity.

Food Match

PINOT GRIS

Great with many cuisines but if you had to be specific then we would suggest warmed goats cheese salad with a drizzle of honey and toasted walnuts and almonds with a splash of pomegranate molasses.

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WITHER HILLS SINGLE VINEYARD RARANGI SAUVIGNON BLANC MARLBOROUGH

$25.99 Tasting Notes Minerality, sea salt and lime are the backbone to this wine. Rarangi presents fresh vibrant aromatics of citrus, lemongrass, guava and subtle coriander characters. The palate shows purity of fruit and a dedication to texture and crunchy acidity, true to site, with a ripe phenolic spine.

Occasions A special wine that doesn’t need a special occasion to be enjoyed.

Food Match Well suited to a variety of foods, from freshly shucked oysters, or pan seared scallops to light Thai dishes infused with coriander and lime zest.

GIESEN THE BROTHERS SAUVIGNON BLANC MARLBOROUGH

$25.99 Recent Awards Critics Challenge Silver - 90 Points

Tasting Notes This wine is rich with wonderful tropical notes that interplay with crushed nettle and cut apple aromas.

Great wine. Great people. Great times.

Food Match A great pairing with any fish, pasta, salads or fresh cheeses such as feta and cheddar.

SAUVIGNON BLANC

Occasions

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VIBRANT, REFRESHING SILENI CELLAR SELECTION SAUVIGNON BLANC MARLBOROUGH

$18.99 The Cellar Selection range are premium wines hand crafted for early enjoyment but may be cellared with confidence. True to their varietal characteristics.

Recent Awards NZ International Wine Show Gold San Francisco International Wine Competition Gold

Tasting Notes Up front passionfruit aromas and ripe tropical and gooseberry fruit flavours with a fresh finish.

The restrained acidity allows the wine to be vibrant but not sharp.

Occasions Created for everyday enjoyment with family and friends.

Food Match

SAUVIGNON BLANC

A well rounded food friendly style, matches well with seafood and Asian cuisine.

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BOLD AND INTRIGUING STONELEIGH WILD VALLEY SAUVIGNON BLANC MARLBOROUGH

$19.99 Stoneleigh Wild Valley is the epitome of minimal intervention wine-making, with the wines fermented by yeasts that occur naturally in the stonestudded Stoneleigh vineyards in Marlborough.

Tasting Notes Exhibiting the distinctive citrus and passionfruit aromas and flavours expected from Stoneleigh, this wine also has hints of nectarine. The palate is rich and textural with a generous mouthfeel that balances out the acidity, creating a generous wine that is distinctively Marlborough.

Occasions Entertaining at home with family or friends over a special meal.

Layers of texture and flavour make this an ideal wine for pairing with a wide range of dishes. Try with oily fish such as salmon topped with citrus flavours.

SAUVIGNON BLANC

Food Match

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REFRESHING, AROMATIC LAKE CHALICE SAUVIGNON BLANC MARLBOROUGH

$19.99 A Marlborough success story great wines, a tonne of awards, 100% New Zealand family owned.

Established in 1989, Lake Chalice is named after the wilderness lake in the Richmond range bordering the north of the Wairau Plain The Lake Chalice emblem is the stunning New Zealand Falcon (Karearea) and they are proud sponsors of the Wingspan Trust preserving New Zealand’s birds of prey, and also active in the Falcons for Grapes project in Marlborough attempting to reintroduce Falcons to the Wairau Valley.

Recent Awards NZ International Wine Show 2015 Gold Medal - 2015 Vintage

Tasting Notes A crisp, medium bodied, dry wine with a refreshing and elegant palate. Mouth-watering acidity is balanced by a salty minerality on the lingering finish.

SAUVIGNON BLANC

Occasions

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A very versatile wine to be enjoyed anytime the mood strikes!

It’s broad appeal makes this a perfect addition to lunch or dinner occasions with friends.

Food Match A great partner to shellfish dishes and summer salads or equally as enjoyable on it’s own.

LIVELY, CRISP, COMPLEX LAWSONS DRY HILLS SAUVIGNON BLANC MARLBOROUGH

$19.99 Recent Awards Marlborough Wine Show 2015 Gold International Aromatic Show 2015 Gold Royal Easter Show 2016 Gold Air New Zealand Pure Silver

Tasting Notes Lovely passionfruit, lime and fragrant lemongrass leap from the glass, whilst the palate is crisp and focussed with a juicy texture. The barrel fermented component helps to highlight the wines chalky minerality. In terms of flavours this wine has lovely complexity with strong citrus and passionfruit characters balanced by some herbal notes and tropical fruit.

Occasions Sauvignon Blanc is a perfect wine for any occasion.

Drink on its own or with food.

Food Match

SAUVIGNON BLANC

Enjoy this wine with fresh salads with tomatoes and feta cheese. Thai green curry is also a good match.

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SPIRIT OF TRADITION RUSSIAN JACK SAUVIGNON BLANC MARTINBOROUGH

$18.99 The ‘Russian Jack’ brand originated as a secondary tier to operate under the Martinborough Vineyard, ‘Te Tera’ and ‘Burnt Spur’ labels. It was named after Barrett Crumen, a well-known swagger or ‘gentleman of the road’ who walked and worked in the Wairarapa and in Martinborough. Born in Latvia, many thought him of Russian origin, hence his nickname ‘Russian Jack’. A statue celebrating his life was erected in Masterton.

Tasting Notes This wine provides fresh gooseberry fruit aromas along with chalky mineral and herb notes. Dry to taste and medium-bodied, bright flavours of passionfruit with a good underlying energy carrying it to a fresh, passionfruity finish. A soft and harmonious Sauvignon Blanc with good depth.

Occasions This is an easy going wine that is great for anytime drinking.

SAUVIGNON BLANC

Food Match

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A Sauvignon Blanc with real depth and is a tasty match with herb-marinated white meat dishes.

GRAHAM NORTON’S OWN INVIVO GRAHAM NORTON SAUVIGNON BLANC MARLBOROUGH

$17.99 A hugely appealing sauvignon with varietal purity and power, and finishes superbly long and refreshing.

Recent Awards China Wine and Spirits Awards 2015 Double Gold Decanter World Wine Awards 2016 Bronze Marlborough Wine Show 2016 Silver

Tasting Notes This is filled with gorgeous passionfruit, nectarine, feijoa and lime zest flavours. It is fragrant and intense, and delivers loads of tasty flavours backed by juicy acidity.

Occasions Friday night in front of telly with crisps and dip watching Graham Norton of course.

Classic Sauvignon Blanc matches would work well, in particular scallops, mussels and fresh salmon.

SAUVIGNON BLANC

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VIBRANT, ZESTY, FRESH THE PEOPLES SAUVIGNON BLANC MARLBOROUGH

$17.99 NEW VINTAGE The grapes for this wine were carefully selected from vineyards within the Awatere sub-region of Marlborough. A warm summer followed by a long autumn allowed the grapes to ripen fully while optimising the tropical fruit elements, essential to the classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc style.

Tasting Notes Vibrant with fresh tropical fruit flavours and aromas underpinned by zesty citrus characters. The palate is full and rounded with a lingering finish.

Occasions This sauvignon blanc is best enjoyed with great food and friends.

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SAUVIGNON BLANC

Ideal as an aperitif or with lightly grilled chicken or seafood dishes.

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CLASSIC, SUCCULENT GIESEN THE BROTHERS GEWÜRZTRAMINER MARLBOROUGH

$25.99 Always pushing the boundaries to deliver wines people love to drink the Giesen boys felt it was about time they stretched their wings, hence The Brothers was born.

Recent Awards Royal Easter Show Wine Awards Gold Spiegelau International Wine Competition Gold Cuisine 5 Stars

Tasting Notes Exotic floral notes of jasmine, daphne and rose petal on the nose are followed up with molten Turkish delight, lemon and ground ginger, providing classic Gewürztraminer character.

Occasions Great wine. Great people. Great times.

A perfect partner for fresh sashimi, pickled ginger, soya sauce and wasabi. Also cheese, curry, duck and chicken match well with this classic Gewürztraminer.

GEWÜRZTRAMINER

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RAVISHING, DELICIOUS NGATARAWA PROPRIETORS RESERVE NOBLE RIESLING 2014 375ML - HAWKE’S BAY

$38.99 The Proprietors Reserve range stands testament to an enduring 400 year Corban family wine-making legacy and the wines capture the distinctive regional and bright fruit characters of Hawke’s Bay.

Recent Awards Sydney International Wine Competition 2016 Blue Gold Easter Show Wine Awards 2015 Gold Bob Campbell, Michael Cooper, Sam Kim Wine Orbit, Master Sommelier Cameron Douglas, Raymond Chan 95 Points

Tasting Notes The palate is sweet, rich and unctuous with flavours of peach, mango, apricot and passionfruit. The acid neatly balances the wine’s sweetness leaving lingering traces of orange and mandarin.

Occasions Great for entertaining family and friends on those special dining occasions.

RIESLING

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An ideal accompaniment to fresh fruit desserts, lemon tart or blue cheeses. Enjoy now or cellar for up to 10 years from vintage date.

SOPHISTICATED, CRISP, TEXTURAL MUD HOUSE CHARDONNAY MARLBOROUGH

$16.99 Mud House vineyards are nurtured to ensure that their grapes reach optimum ripeness, varietal character and flavour. Their winemakers then finely craft the wine to capture the essence of its origin. All Mud House wines are produced sustainably.

Tasting Notes Stonefruit and biscuit aromas, leading to a full but elegant palate with bright fruity flavours of melons and freshly cut apple.

Occasions This Chardonnay has very broad appeal. This wine is easily approachable and enjoyed by Chardonnay-lovers and fence-sitters alike. It’s a great conversation starter.

Ideal match with most chicken and pork dishes. Why not try roast chicken, with pine nut and garlic stuffing, served with a Chardonnay based gravy.

CHARDONNAY

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DRINKING BEAUTIFULLY SAINT CLAIR OMAKA RESERVE CHARDONNAY MARLBOROUGH

$33.99 The Saint Clair Omaka Reserve is a full bodied style and not for the faint hearted!

Drinking beautifully now, this wine will continue to evolve and reward over the next five years with careful cellaring.

Recent Awards New Zealand International Wine Show 2014 Gold Royal Easter Show Wine Awards 2015 Gold

Tasting Notes Deliciously full bodied and rich with stone fruit and subtle yeast autolysis characters laced with a hint of savoury oak spice. The palate is elegant and full with firm, well balanced acidity and a lingering finish.

Occasions Any occasion with good company and good conversation.

Food Match CHARDONNAY

This is a perfect wine to present with side Roast Chicken.

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FRESH AND COMPLEX SERESIN ESTATE CHARDONNAY MARLBOROUGH

$24.99 Certified organic fruit hand-picked from our Raupo Creek vineyard in the Omaka valley.

The fruit is hand-sorted and whole-bunch pressed and sent straight to barrel. Each parcel is naturally fermented in French oak, 8% of which is new. The wine goes through malolactic fermentation, which occurrs naturally in barrel. After 11 months in oak, the wine is blended, lightly filtered and bottled without fining. Organic. Biodynamic. Suitable for vegans.

Recent Awards Michael Cooper 4.5 Stars

Tasting Notes The 2014 Chardonnay is an appealing wine on the nose, with notes of citrus, toasted almond and apple. The palate is focused and bright, with hints of grapefruit, nectarine and peach. The acidity is firm and linear, giving backbone to the soft orchard-fruit core and carrying through to a long, fragrant finish.

Occasions Food Match This Chardonnay will go with anything, but try with BBQ chicken or whole poached salmon.

CHARDONNAY

Ideal occasion, pull up a chair and just relax.

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TWO RIVERS. MANY RICHES Established in 2004, Two Rivers of Marlborough takes its name from the iconic rivers that feed the wine growing heart of Marlborough’s renowned Wairau and Awatere valleys. Our vineyards are situated on the riverside of both the Wairau and Awatere rivers.

A unique blend of the different soil and climate is what makes our wine so special.

NEW RELEASES TRIBUTARY’ PINOT NOIR 2015 CONVERGENCE’ SAUVIGNON BLANC 2016 CLOS DE PIERRES’ CHARDONNAY 2015 L’ILE DE BEAUTÉ’ PINOT ROSÉ 2016

$29.99 $19.99 $27.99 $20.99

PINOT NOIR

A JUICY AND SAVOURY STYLE OF PINOT NOIR

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TASTING NOTES: Lifted floral aromas of violets and cassis. This wine has firm structure, velvety tannins, and crunchy red fruits and cherry cola flavours.

OCCASION: Pinot lovers will drink this anytime…

FOOD MATCH: The savoury Burgundian element of this delicious Pinot Noir lends itself to mushroom and truffle dishes, duck and game. But you will want to drink this wine with anything, as the juiciness makes it a crowd pleaser!

BEAUTIFULLY TAYLOR RIVER WITHER HILLS SINGLE VINEYARD TAYLOR RIVER PINOT NOIR MARLBOROUGH

$29.99 The wines of the Wither Hills Single Vineyards, Rarangi, Benmorven and Taylor River, test the senses and demonstrate the superb synergy between region, vineyard site, variety and the winemaker. These vineyards define our unique sense of place within Marlborough.

Tasting Notes Dark red/crimson in colour with a richness that instantly reveals complexity and depth as the wine hits the glass. The aromatics are typical of our Taylor River vineyard, bold and generous with layers of wild dark berry fruits, subtle white pepper and dried herbal spice interlaced with harmonious French oak nuance. The palate displays Taylor River’s hallmark rich layered structure with dark brambly wild berry fruits, spice and firm tannin profile.

Occasions A special wine that doesn’t need a special occasion to be enjoyed.

This wine will match well with flavoursome dinners such as Porchetta with roasted beets.

PINOT NOIR

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SPIRIT OF TRADITION RUSSIAN JACK PINOT NOIR MARTINBOROUGH

$19.99 Tasting Notes This has a fresh nose of ripe dark raspberry fruit. Mediumbodied, full flavours of lusciously juicy raspberry fruit intermingle with plum jam notes. The mouthfeel is soft and plush, with fresh acidity enlivens the fruit, providing vibrancy. This is a plush, up-front, raspberry fruited Pinot Noir with freshness and vibrancy.

Occasions This is an easy going wine that is great for anytime drinking.

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PINOT NOIR

Serve with antipasto, pasta and barbecued foods to allow this richness and earthy wine to shine.

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BRIGHT, EXPRESSIVE NGA WAKA THREE PADDLES PINOT NOIR MARTINBOROUGH

$23.99 Nga Waka vineyard, in the North Island’s premier Pinot Noir producing region of Martinborough, was established in 1988. With winemaker Roger Parkinson and his team at the helm, they have carved themselves a niche as winemakers of quality and individuality – producing distinctly Kiwi wines that are food-friendly with elegant texture and balance.

Tasting Notes Red berries and cherries abound, mixed with spicy and earthy notes typical of the region. The wine is soft-textured with supple tannins and carries flavours of red fruits and spice through the palate to a soft, but lengthy finish.

Occasions A lighter red for warmer months. Approachable on it’s own and ideal with everyday dining with friends and family.

Food Match

PINOT NOIR

Especially good with BBQ lamb, game and hard cheeses. This wine complements a wide range of cuisines.

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RICH AND VIBRANT SILENI CELLAR SELECTION PINOT NOIR HAWKE’S BAY

$19.99 The Cellar Selection range are premium wines hand crafted for early enjoyment but may be cellared with confidence. True to their varietal characteristics.

Recent Awards Los Angeles International Wine Competition 2016 Silver

Tasting Notes Expect varietal berry and ripe cherry aromas, with vibrant flavours of red berries and spice. A fresh and lively palate with silky tannins and a lingering finish. A small proportion of oak is used to lift aromatics and provide extra richness to the palate.

Occasions Created and priced for everyday enjoyment with family and friends.

Food Match PINOT NOIR

Perfect with salmon, roast duck and soft creamy cheeses.

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ELEGANT, DELICIOUS DOMAIN ROAD PINOT NOIR CENTRAL OTAGO

$38.99 A family owned vineyard making stylish wines from their own sites, with strong attention to detail.

Recent Awards Sydney International Wine Challenge Blue Gold London International Wine Challenge Gold London International Wine Challenge Trophy Wine Orbit 5 Stars

Tasting Notes Our Pinot Noir 2012 is a vibrant dark purple, with red fruits, violets, spice and char on the nose. The palate displays sweet cherry and plums with hints of spice. This is a full-bodied wine with mouth filling fine grained tannins, showing concentration and a long lingering finish.

Occasions Perfect for your special dinner party when you want to enjoy some seriously stylish wine.

Roast meats, especially lamb, mildly spicy kebabs, and mellow, soft cheeses.

PINOT NOIR

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SMOOTH, PLUM, PEPPER HUNTAWAY SYRAH

HAWKE’S BAY

$19.99 Since its launch in 1996, Huntaway Reserve has been successful in gathering critical acclaim, awards and a fine reputation for quality. The Huntaway Reserve winemakers go to great lengths to search for the best fruit for their wines, offering a range of elegant, approachable wines.

Sourced from selected vineyard blocks in the sunny Hawke’s Bay, and matured in fine grained oak barrels, this Syrah shows dark sweet fruit, hints of black pepper and spice.

Tasting Notes Generous yet elegant this Syrah displays an abundance of ripe sweet dark plums and dark berries with pepper, spice and integrated smooth supple tannins.

Beautifully balanced with smoky toasty oak, this complex wine will soften and develop more savoury notes with careful cellaring.

Occasions Great choice to take to a late spring BBQ.

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SYRAH

This complex wine is an ideal match for a wide range of highly flavoured red meat and game dishes.

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SOFT, SILKY, SATISFYING MT MONSTER SHIRAZ LIMESTONE COAST, AUSTRALIA

$20.99 So very affordable. This is a special quality wine with a host of recently awarded accolades.

Recent Awards Sydney International Wine Challenge Blue China Wines & Spirits Gold London International Wine Challenge Gold San Francisco International Wine Challenge Gold World Wine Championships Gold

Tasting Notes Deep purple in colour. Ripe cassis and black plum fruits and violets on the nose. Varietal fruit-driven palate, with cassis and dark berry fruit and spice flavours. Soft tannins complement the fruit with mouth-filling generous finish.

Occasions Perfect with friends at and BBQ or to keep you warm before the warmer summer nights kick in.

Food Match

SHIRAZ

Great matched with pulled pork, Mexican food, big BBQ steaks.

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MULBERRY, PLUM, SPICE RED SKY SHIRAZ BAROSSA VALLEY

$22.99 Traditionally Red Sky means good weather coming from the west, or going to the east.

In Barossa it has another meaning; dust storms rolling across the Australian Outback. These spectacular events have been building the unique soils of the Barossa Valley for millions of years, with red dust swept off parts of the valley and collected in others, to create a patchwork terroir where every vineyard makes something different and special.

Recent Awards Sam Kim 91 Points

Tasting Notes A deep rich purple colour with red hues and intense aromas of black fruits, mulberry and plum. A sweet palate with black fruit notes and underlying hints of spice. Integrated oak notes of vanilla and soft toastiness linger with fine grained tannins and a full mouth feel.

Occasions Best enjoyed on those long hot summer days with friends and family.

Food Match

SHIRAZ

Ideal with Marlborough green lipped mussels topped with flat leaf parsley and tomato salsa.

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LUSH, SPICED, FRUITY BROWN BROTHERS TEN ACRES SHIRAZ HEATHCOTE, AUSTRALIA

$26.99 The Ten Acres Shiraz is a single vineyard wine from our award winning Heathcote site. The artist illustration depicts John Francis Brown and his son John Charles Brown in front of the original Ten Acre plantation of vines at Milawa back in 1885.

Tasting Notes Bright ruby red colour with vibrant purple hues.

Aromas of cinnamon, white pepper and cedary oak.

The palate is spicy and elegant with pronounced red berry fruit flavours and balanced oak in the background adding complexity. The acidity provides real liveliness and the tannins are fine grained and well integrated.

Occasions This is the perfect wine to bring to your next BBQ or to enjoy at home with family and friends paired with a special meal. This wine is great to drink now as well as awarding for careful medium term cellaring.

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SHIRAZ

This wine would work beautifully with a chimichurri marinated and braised lamb shoulder and roasted Mediterranean vegetables. Or pan fried eye fillet with a garlic mash and daikon salad. And for cheese try an aged pecorino with home made walnut bread.

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RICH, RIPE, GENEROUS GRANT BURGE VINEYARD RANGE CAMERON VALE CABERNET SAUVIGNON BAROSSA VALLEY, AUSTRALIA

$21.99 Grant Burge is a fifth-generation Barossa vigneron and winemaker. Throughout his career, Grant has been one of the most respected and innovative forces in the Australian wine industry. His long held belief is that if the right varieties are grown in the right soils, and vines are managed to produce low to moderate yields, the vines will produce the premium quality fruit needed to produce exceptional wines.

Tasting Notes The nose has a lovely array of blackcurrant and dark fruit aromas, with hints of sweet spice and vanilla in the background. The dense palate is rich, ripe and generous with an elegant palate structure full of cassis fruit and dark cherries matched with hints of spice and fine savoury tannins.

Occasions CABERNET SAUVIGNON

Enjoy with food or as a rich after-dinner treat!

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Food Match The rich, complex and supple characters of this wine are a delicious match to roast leg of lamb, lamb chops or braised beef.

COMPLEX, RIPE, LAYERED JACOBS CREEK DOUBLE BARREL CABERNET SAUVIGNON BAROSSA VALLEY, AUSTRALIA

$23.99 Jacob’s Creek Double Barrel is unique. Premium red wine, matured first in traditionally toasted wine barrels, and then finished in aged whisk(e)y barrels. This unique double-barrel technique imparts additional layers of complexity, beautifully integrated tannins, and an incredibly smooth mouth-feel.

Tasting Notes The palate is rich and dense, yet smooth and beautifully integrated. Dark fruit flavours are prominent alongside subtle toasty characters, while the fine, soft tannins deliver excellent line and length.

Occasions Food Match Beautifully matched with roasted rack of lamb with chargrilled eggplant.

CABERNET SAUVIGNON

Entertaining at home or over a special meal.

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PRIME ANGUS BEEF ANGUS THE BULL CABERNET SAUVIGNON CENTRAL VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA

$21.99 This wine was made from grapes around Central Victoria with one thing on the winemakers mind. To create a wine that stands up to a beautiful cut of beef enriching both wine, food and occasion.

Tasting Notes Intense colour with bright purple hues. Ripe black fruits with rich dark chocolate and vanillin smoky oak aromas. Medium to full bodied palate weight, characterised by firm tannins and a savoury masculine finish.

Occasions With friends around the table enjoying a beautiful dinner.

Food Match CABERNET SAUVIGNON

There should be one food match here and it’s simple.

Premium cut of prime Angus Beef.

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CLASSIC, RICH, NAPA ROBERT MONDAVI NAPA VALLEY CABERNET SAUVIGNON NAPA VALLEY, USA

$34.99 NEW VINTAGE Robert Mondavi established his winery in 1966 with a vision to create Napa Valley wines that would stand in the company of the world’s finest.

He chose To Kalon Vineyard in the heart of the Napa Valley as the home for Robert Mondavi Winery. This first-growth vineyard, located in Oakville, California, is renowned for producing some of the finest Cabernet Sauvignon wines in the world.

Tasting Notes A classic Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Dark chocolate rich plum and blueberries with a deliciously long lingering finish.

Occasions Food Match Always good with grilled steak, lamb shank or hearty beef dishes.

CABERNET SAUVIGNON

A big Cabernet Sauvignon for big meals and special occasions.

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BREATHTAKINGLY MESMERISING NGATARAWA PROPRIETORS RESERVE MERLOT CABERNET 2013 HAWKE’S BAY

$38.99 The Proprietors Reserve range stands testament to an enduring 400 year Corban family wine-making legacy and the wines capture the distinctive regional and bright fruit characters of Hawke’s Bay. Their best red grapes, 60% from the Bridge Pa Triangle and 40% from the Gravels, identified for their consistently high quality over a number of years, were selected to produce this Merlot Cabernet blend.

Recent Awards Michael Cooper, Sam Kim Wine Orbit and Master Sommelier Cameron Douglas recommend this wine.

Tasting Notes Deep, dark, red and alluring with lovely pure fruit notes. Plums and dark berry with a blackcurrant edge with subtle warm earthy aromas integrated with toasty oak. The wine is full bodied with great mouthfeel. Smooth and textured with blackberry, plum and cassis flavours. Good fine tannin structure with a long, persistent finish full of plum, cassis and licorice flavours. Enjoy now or cellar for up to seven years from vintage date.

MERLOT CABERNET

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When you have selected the best red meat or game for your dinner, this is the wine to match it with. Guaranteed not to disappoint.

Food Match An ideal accompaniment to all red meats.

LAYERED, STRUCTURED BABICH IRONGATE CABERNET MERLOT FRANC GIMBLETT GRAVELS, HAWKE’S BAY

$34.99 NEW RELEASE The vines from the now famous Gimblett Gravels ‘Irongate’ vineyard are selected at pruning and crop levels are closely monitored to ensure excellent flavour concentration in the grapes.

Extensive crop thinning in the vineyard produced select parcels of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. These grapes were hand picked, individually fermented and hand plunged in open vats before spending an extended time on skins post ferment to aid structural development. The wines were put into new and seasoned French oak and assessed for quality after several months. After seven months the wine was blended then returned to oak for a further seven months.

Recent Awards Raymond Chan 5 Stars

Tasting Notes Irongate Cabernet Merlot Franc has evolved into a richly flavoured, balanced and elegant wine. Savoury and spicy, good complexity, with ripe blackcurrant and plum flavours.

Occasions Food Match A brilliant match for red meats, game and pasta dishes. Also a perfect accompaniment for casseroled lamb shanks or Scotch fillet.

MERLOT CABERNET

The prime wine for all celebrations and special occasions.

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SATISFYING, MOREISH OBSIDIAN MERLOT CABERNETS PETIT VERDOT WAIHEKE ISLAND

$29.99 Obsidian Vineyard nestles in the coastal hills of the Onetangi Valley adjacent to the northern coast of Waiheke Island. Here, small batches of wine are grown on four discrete hillsides set out in an amphitheatre-like fashion. The sheltered vines enjoy high levels of heat summation, tempered by the maritime breeze.

Their approach to viticulture and wine-making is uncomplicated. Obsidian strive to grow consistently ripe, concentrated, flavourful grapes and to craft them into superb wines for drinking and cellaring. Yields are kept deliberately low to maximise quality.

Recent Awards Wine Orbit 4.5 Stars

Tasting Notes Following the bouquet of cassis, black cherry and cedar, this wine is medium bodied, showing an abundance of sweet fruit and ripe silky tannins. For drinking now or cellaring for up to 8 years.

Occasions MERLOT CABERNET

This wine enjoys all occasions, ideal to contemplate the end of the day, at a casual BBQ or when dining.

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Food Match Red meats through to cheeses.

This is a versatile and enjoyable wine.

SMOOTH, BALANCED MISSION VINEYARD SELECTION MERLOT HAWKE’S BAY

$19.99 The Mission Vineyard Selection range of wines are special smaller batched wines made from premium fruit and made to a style that complements fine cuisine. These wines are typically produced from Mission’s vineyards in Hawke’s Bay and Marlborough.

This is a rich and complex Hawke’s Bay Merlot single vineyard wine. The Merlot was selected from Mission’s vineyard on Mere Road, part of the highly regarded Gimblett Gravels sub-region. The fruit was sourced from heavier phases on the block which produces wines that are richer and more concentrated. The wine is aged in French oak barrels.

Tasting Notes There is nice intensity on the front palate with very good tannins showing aromas of violet, dark berry and black doris plum. The wine is rich, full bodied, harmonious and showing balance and softness with a persistent finish.

Occasions Ideal for entertaining with friends and family over a finely cooked meal.

Food Match MERLOT

This is a very food friendly wine and is a great match with lamb and pastas.

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