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First vintage in 1985. It's an absolute classic.
First vintage in 1985. It's an absolute classic.
Read more...- "From origins in 1985 as a secret experiment in barrel fermentation, this wine now represents the very best of our craft (Babich)
- A big, powerful, rich and buttery style with a strong influence of French oak going on!
- "Classic" status in Michael Cooper's Wine Buyer's Guide
- Produced from the Irongate vineyard in the Gimblett Gravels
RRP $42.99
$36.99
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Deliciously good drinking Reserva Rioja (that won't break the bank!)
Deliciously good drinking Reserva Rioja (that won't break the bank!)
Read more...- Bodegas Zinio is a co-operative of over 200 winegrowers in the La Rioja region of Spain
- 5 Stars, 95/100 (Sam Kim) - "Seductively complex and sensually appealing"
- Rioja Reserva made from 100% Tempranillo, aged 36 months in a combination of American oak and bottle
- Deliciously good drinking Reserva quality Rioja - it's soft, silky and mellow and best of all won't break the bank!
- The storks on the label are birds that nest in their local village church - the locals are nicknamed Storkies
Sam Kim – 95 Points
RRP $29.99
$25.99
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"Who says you can’t make good, Bordeaux-style reds in the South Island?"
"Who says you can’t make good, Bordeaux-style reds in the South Island?"
Read more...- "Who says you can’t make good, Bordeaux-style reds in the South Island?" (Michael Cooper)
- 90/100 & Top Value Award (Bob Campbell MW, The Real Review) - "Quite complex with Bordeaux-like characters"
- Blend of Merlot & Cabernet, aged in French oak for 2 years
- Made by Pegasus Bay in Waipara, north Canterbury
- Just the wine for grilled chops (pork, veal or lamb) with fresh herbs from the garden!
The Real Review – Top Value
Bob Campbell MW – 4 Stars
RRP $21.99
$17.99
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A Spanish take on the French Cotes du Rhone style!
A Spanish take on the French Cotes du Rhone style!
Read more...- Old vine Garnacha from 70 year old vines in Aragon, Spain (with some Cabernet, Syrah and Merlot in the mix too!)
- Aged 12 months in 30% new American and Eastern oak
- Siendra is the wine label of Christophe Chapillon - a Frenchman now living in Zaragoza, Spain
- 91/100 (James Suckling) - "A rich, ripe red with a hint of white pepper to the dried strawberry and cranberry flavors"
James Suckling – 91 Points
Sam Kim – 93 Points
RRP $27.99
$22.99
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"This must be one of Marlborough's most consistently top reds"
"This must be one of Marlborough's most consistently top reds"
Read more...- One of Marlborough's premier wine brands, made by ex-Cloudy Bay dudes!
- 5 Stars (Michael Cooper, NZ Listener), 94/100 (James Suckling), 93/100 (Stephen Wong MW, The Real Review)
- "This must be one of Marlborough's most consistently top reds" (Bob Campbell MW)
- Single vineyard wine, hand picked fruit, aged for 18 months in French oak
James Suckling – 94 Points
The Real Review – Top Rank
The Real Review – 4 Stars
Michael Cooper 5 Stars
RRP $55.99
$46.99
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Bigger, bolder, more buttery - it's Bogle Chardonnay supercharged!
Bigger, bolder, more buttery - it's Bogle Chardonnay supercharged!
Read more...- Phantom Chardonnay by Bogle - one of the leading Californian producers of this style
- Bigger, more buttery, richer, creamier than the standard Bogle - like Bogle Chardonnay supercharged!
- 10 months in 100% French oak (it spends a longer time in more expensive oak than standard Bogle)
- Hand stirred every fortnight by the Phantom himself - creating a the silky, creamy mouthfeel and texture.
RRP $39.99
$32.99
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Gold medal, 93/100 & Top Value winner - "Punched above its weight in this excellent vintage"
Gold medal, 93/100 & Top Value winner - "Punched above its weight in this excellent vintage"
Read more...- Gold medal (New World Wine Awards 2022)
- 93/100 & Top Value Award (Bob Campbell MW) - "Medium-bodied syrah from an excellent vintage. Vibrant plum, dark chocolate, black pepper, floral, violet and subtle oak flavours. Excellent entry level that punched above its weight in this excellent vintage"
- Silky, smooth Hawke's Bay Syrah with a touch of spice
- Perfect with a cut of good old Kiwi lamb or game meats
The Real Review – Top Value
Bob Campbell MW – 4 Stars
New World Wine Awards Gold
RRP $21.99
$15.99
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One of NZ's finest Bordeaux style reds.
One of NZ's finest Bordeaux style reds.
Read more...- One of New Zealand's top Bordeaux blend reds and extremely limited in supply
- 97/100 (Bob Campbell MW, The Real Review) - " Beautifully scented wine with intense cherry/berry, dark-fleshed plum, a suggestion of floral and spicy French oak flavours"
- 96/100 (Huon Hooke, The Real Review) - " A classy red that should richly reward a little cellar time."
- 96/100 (Stephen Wong MW, The Real Review) - "Leave it alone in a cellar for at least five years to gestate"
- "Sophia is a true expression of this great vineyard and the vintage. It is rich yet refined, very long flavoured and beautifully crafted. " (Craggy Range)
- Cellar for 10-15 years from vintage
The Real Review – 5 Stars
Huon Hooke – 5 Stars
Bob Campbell MW – 5 Stars
RRP $165
$159.99
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Quality Hawke's Bay Syrah from the world famous Gimblett Gravels!
Quality Hawke's Bay Syrah from the world famous Gimblett Gravels!
Read more...- Reserve label using fruit from the Gimblett Gravels in Hawke's Bay, aged 12 monts in 25% expensive new French oak
- Silky, smooth, medium bodied red, dark berry and cherry fruits with a touch of spice
- Perfect with a cut of good old Kiwi lamb
RRP $27.99
$22.99
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"A wine with a real sense of soul...set for a very long life"
"A wine with a real sense of soul...set for a very long life"
Read more...- The very, very best that Elephant Hill produce! Bordeaux blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc
- Aged 24 months in oak, further aged in bottle before release, cellar to 2040
- 95/100 (Bob Campbell MW), 98/100 (Sam Kim), 5 Stars (Michael Cooper)
- "A wine with a real sense of soul, it is already approachable, but set for a very long life. Best drinking 2027+" (Michael Cooper)
Sam Kim – 98 Points
Huon Hooke – 4 Stars
Bob Campbell MW – 5 Stars
Michael Cooper 5 Stars
RRP $130
$120.00
