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Septima Gran Reserva Malbec 2006
NZD $51.95 NZD $48.95
As I said before this is the kind of wine that you can expect nowadays from Argentina, the Gran Reserva is very much based in the Spanish model of ageing longer in oak when this is required. Handpicked parcels from the best vineyard sites, sorted and double sorted in the winery then given an extra hot ferment, the result is an extremely full body and intense wine with absolute focus, minerality and pinpoint accuracy. We have tried this against some very fancy Bordeaux at well over the $100 mark, it was revealing, it took about 4-5 hours for the wine to come out but when it did… well… just magnificent! For those that enjoy full body super charge yet balanced wine, this is for you.
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Septima Malbec 2007
NZD $24.95 NZD $21.95
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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Avanti Chenin Blanc Torrontes 2007
NZD $16.95 NZD $15.95
From over 1000 metres above sea level at the foot of the Andes in Mendoza, Argentina. For those that think that this is only red wine country, think again because they also produce outstanding whites at incredible prices. Made from Chenin Blanc and Torrontes, it is refreshing, crisp and minerally with excellent freshness and vibrancy, for wine of this quality you would expect to pay well over the $20.00 mark, but you won't have to, $15.95 in cases of 12.
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Finca El Origen Reserva Malbec 2006
NZD $24.95 NZD $22.95
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Malbec is what made Argentina famous, for those familiar with it will know why, it is always a versatile wine that can be drunk young but it also can age very well. Lovely flavours of cocoa, smoked meats with excellent minerality and subtle tannins, always full body and succulent, expressive with tremendous minerality and an instant mouth appeal of blackberry fruits this is due mostly to its altitude, exceptional terroir and vineyard sites, very few areas in the world make Malbec like Mendoza. Excellent with grilled meats.
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Gran Lurton Friulano 2006
NZD $29.95 NZD $27.95
For lovers of white Burgundy, this is for you, made from a blend of Friulano, Chardonnay and Torrontes. This is impressive stuff especially at the price. Concentration, elegance and balance, we tried this against $40+ Chardonnay, it made some of them look a bit amateurish. Perfect oak balance with lees stirring and aging, broad and powerful yet exuding balance and harmony. One to impress or cellar or both.
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Septima Chardonnay Semillon 2007
NZD $18.95 NZD $17.95
This fantastic new import hails from the Mendoza region of Argentina. A relatively small producer, Septima are known more for their Cabernet and Malbec varieties. This wonderful little blend consists of 60% Chardonnay and 40% Semillon. It displays a pale yellow colour with aromas of citrus, apple and tropical fruit such as pineapple. On the palate it is wonderfully fruity while remaining very fresh and balanced with a silkiness and volume to it that comes from the Semillon. Drink now or cellar for another 2-3 years, this wine is capable of maintaining its qualities. Drink with fish, chicken or even on its own.
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Septima Malbec Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
NZD $18.95 NZD $16.95
The plummy soft mouthfilling fruit of the Malbec comes together in perfect harmony with the firmer tannins, acidity and minty aromas of the Cabernet Sauvignon to create a wine that is marvelously concentrated. The short aging time in oak barrels has joined all the components seamlessly and added a delicious toasty chocolatey flavor that lingers on the finish. This is a big wine with a lot of class. Drink now or cellar for 2-3 years.
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Lurton Valle de Uco Pinot Gris 2006
NZD $19.95 NZD $18.95
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Undoubtedly one of the most outstanding Pinot Gris in this country. This wine is made by Jacques & Francois Lurton well known for making outstanding wines in Bordeaux and the Coteaux du Languedoc. This Pinot Gris has a floral slightly perfumed bouquet with good concentration of apple, fig characteristics it is also quite oily and rich with hints of dry herb on the palate. A typical cool climate Pinot Gris which is always very clean with great purity and freshness. Drinking extremely well now but due to its concentration, depth and perfect structure, it is also a wine that will be rewarding for the next 3-4 years.
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Septima Noche Pinot Noir 2008
NZD $53.95 NZD $44.95
Septima Noche literally translated means Seventh Night. This is a deviation from what you would come to expect from Mendoza in Argentina where Malbec is the king. A robust, concentrated Pinot Noir that is probably more the style of a Burgundy than the Kiwi type, savoury and ripe with ample and rich middle palate, a beautiful expression of its varietal that will also cellar for the next 4-5 years. Something distinctive that you should make a point of trying.
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Cinco Sentidos Torrontes 2008
NZD $24.95 NZD $21.95
A lot of you will be new to this grape variety from Argentina. It has been cultivated for many years to produce in the old days what was to be sold as bulk wine, however over the last 15 years has had a complete renaissance and is just ideal for summer to drink on its own but especially with fish, shell fish and white meats. Lemon yellow in colour with an expressive aroma of citric fruits, limes and flowers, the palate is thoroughly impressive, slightly minerally, clean with lovely focus and concentration, beautiful long finish that remains vibrant and fresh. Drink now or over the next 2-3 years.
