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Valle Reale Vigne Nuove 2006
NZD $22.95 NZD $21.95
Out of Stock
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Situated on the East Coast of Italy by the Adriatic Sea dating back to the late 1800's, Montepulciano has been known all over the world. Valle Reale is situated in one of Italy's most beautiful national parks, with a slight maritime climate and mineral rich soils. This is a model for central Italian wines. The wine is dark in colour which shows strength, exuberance, vitality yet remaining elegant, balanced and pure. Made exclusively from the Montepulciano grape, the wine has wonderful depth, great structure and pretty much sets a new benchmark for modern Montepulciano D'Abruzzo. Drink now or over the next 4-5 years.
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Septima Malbec 2010
NZD $21.95 NZD $18.95
153118
Another example of what Argentina is doing with this grape variety, they really have become the masters at it. Even countries such as Spain and Italy where they are head and shoulders above the rest are finding it difficult to make wines of this quality at the price. A full body wine with intensity and power, yet very elegant and balanced, depth, structure, complexity, everything is here. Quite remarkable for a wine around the $20 mark to have so much on offer. An array of mocha, smoke and old leather with sensational middle palate focus and purity, it is the sort of stuff that you expect from something around the $50 + mark. You’ll enjoy this, why bother with pretenders?
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Kairos Pinot Gris 2009
NZD $32.95 NZD $29.95
153394
Having tried this Pinot Gris alongside the very best from NZ and also some very good ones from Alsace and Italy, it is just up there. From very low yielding vineyards and relatively old vines it is classical Pinot Gris, very fresh and rich with excellent texture and concentration, lovely complexity and perfect balance as Kiwi Pinot Gris goes they don’t came any better, excellent with food and it will also cellar for a further 2-3 years.
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Terriero Negroamaro 2007
NZD $23.95 NZD $13.95
Out of Stock
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Don’t know how these people do it but they certainly do. This is from Puglia, the heel of Italy right in the very south. In the tradition of Negroamaro, it is soft, juicy and velvety with masses of dark berry fruit yet with soft velvety tannins, distinctive and very expressive of its variety. Blueberries, cassis and spiciness with gentle tannins and medium to full bodied. The perfect combination for pasta, meat or strong cheeses.
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Geografico Vernaccia 2008
NZD $18.95 NZD $17.95
Out of Stock
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Want to enjoy a white wine gem from Tuscany that won't break the bank? Geografico Vernaccia di San Gimignano is produced in the charming multi-towered village of San Gimignano in Tuscany. This very pleasant white wine is made from 100% Vernaccia, one of Italy's native grape varietals. Geografico Vernaccia is pale yellow-gold in colour, crisp and smooth, with a nose of lemons and almonds. Dry with medium body and no oak, this food-friendly white wine offers flavours of citrus, apple, almonds and mineral notes. It is clean on the finish, with lingering fruit. Enjoy Geografico Vernaccia di San Gimignano with light pastas and specially antipasti.
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Tommasi "Le Volpare" Soave Classico 2008
NZD $29.95 NZD $26.95
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Northern Italy apart from producing such classics as Amarone, Barolo, Barbaresco etc, the white wines have always lived in the shadows of the red superstars. The Soave is a well known appellation which has produced superb white wines for many years. This wine is made of Garganega (90%) and Trebbiano Veronese (10%) with lees contact for 6 months in stainless steel tanks. The colour is straw yellow with a bouquet of flower, delicate pear and citrus aromas. On the palate it is full bodied with depth, structure and a good degree of purity, it also shows roasted almonds, dry herbs and ripe figs. Excellent with fish, anti-pasto or veal. Drink now or cellar for 2-3 years.
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International Red of Mystery Mixed Dozen
NZD $167.40
Mixed06
We have decided to do something a little different. A total random selection of a dozen red wines from around the globe representing excellent growing areas, typical grape varieties and all priced at $13.95 (per bottle). There will be wines from Burgundy, Bordeaux, Italy, Valencia, Rioja, Australia, Argentina etc etc. We can not disclose anymore information otherwise it would not be a mystery!
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Marchesi Spinola Barolo 2000
NZD $79.95 NZD $74.95
Out of Stock
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We have been able to get a superb deal on this Barolo and as we have said before, it is not easy to get great Barolo at great prices but this would be it. It is on par with many classified growths from Bordeaux and on some occasions even better. It is said that Barolo is the king of wines and the wine for kings, there is a lot of truth in that. From the area of Piedmont in the North of Italy bordering Switzerland where the Nebiolo grape which it is made from has been cultivated for centuries. This particular wine is just outstanding. It is a traditional Barolo which is made in a relatively modern winemaking style. The wine is big and fat with enormous depth and concentration yet it remains focused, clean and pure. Starting to drink now but will also cellar for 7-8 years plus.
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Aldo Conterno Bussia Barolo 2001
NZD $132.95
Out of Stock
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Barolo is situated in Piemonte region of Italy on the boarder with Switzerland. Literally meaning at the foot of the mountain. Aldo Conterno has become known as the king of Barolo, situated in Monforte d'Alba on one of the most outstanding vineyards in the world, the Bussia Soprano vineyard. The Conterno family have been producing this outstanding wine for over 5 generations. These wines are on par with any second and indeed first growths from Bordeaux and we are talking about Chateau Lafite, Chateau Latour and Chateau Margaux etc but at a 1/3 of the price. The 2001 vintage is outstanding, it marks the last great run of vintages from 1996 to 2001. This producer is able to capture the true essence of Nebbiolo as rarely seen before. There is only one way to describe this wine, that is superlative, outstanding, big, generous and vinerous. Ageing was done in Slavonian oak followed by 12 months of bottle age before release. This is classic Barolo, tobacco, earth, star anise, dry flowers and mouth watering acidity with outstanding purity and minerality. Will cellar for 10 years plus.
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Carpene Malvolti Rosé Brut
NZD $39.95 NZD $34.95
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From the region of Veneto, northern Italy, Carpene Malvolti has been producing sparkling wine since 1860, one of the longest histories in the production of sparkling wine. This is made from Pinot Nero and Raboso. The blend of these two varieties along with a slow fermentation in pressurised tanks has produced an intensely perfumed and floral wine. Wonderful refined bubbles with a delicate bouquet yet full rounded flavour, bright pink in colour with crimson highlights, very refreshing, vibrant and fresh.
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Mezza Corona Pinot Grigio Riserva 2009
NZD $26.95 NZD $24.95
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Our new arrival of our most popular Pinot Grigio, we have literally sold 100s of cases and once you try it is quite easy to understand why. The north east of Italy where this particular Pinot Grigio is from produces some outstanding cool climate white wines. It is crisp, light and delicate, slightly oily with hints of Turkish delight, pine nuts and some lovely acidity. If you are tired of semi-sweet heavy Pinot Gris, this is for you, refreshing, flinty and mineral, excellent with food or without and drinking well now or over the next couple of years.
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Monte Forte Pinot Grigio/Chardonnay 2005
NZD $19.95
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One of the great classic blends in Italy, made from a majority of Pinot Grigio and a little Chardonnay from a superb vintage such as 2005. This particular area has been very well known for many years for producing outstanding Soave, Pinot Grigio etc. It's dry and crisp with a bouquet of pine nuts, dry herbs and ripe pear but yet still remaining fresh, clean, fruity and aromatic. Medium to full bodied, it's a wine that will develop well for the next couple of years but is outstanding at the moment with fish, white meats etc.
