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Coteaux du Lyonnais Rose 2009
NZD $17.95 NZD $16.95
Our brand new addition from Coteaux du Lyonnais, a lot of you will be familiar with the white and the red but for those with a fetish for rose this is simply put outstanding. Made from Gamay Noir, lightly pink and dry with aromas of fresh and wild strawberries, very fresh, light and perfumed, just the kind of wine for a sunny Sunday lunch or picnic. We also love this rose because it is light and crisp but still has structure and minerality, in essence what a good rose should be.
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Coteaux du Lyonnais Cuvee Benoit-Maillard Rouge 2009
NZD $17.95 NZD $16.95
This is the latest vintage of this superb red. Since we started to import this gem, we have virtually gone through thousands of cases, it is one of those magical wines which are extremely well priced, superb value for money and once you've tried it, you will just come back for more. From the area of Coteaux du Lyonnais just south of Burgundy which is made from 100% Gamay-Noir. The 2009 vintage is another excellent one in what has been a run of superb vintages in the last 7 or so years. It is generous with lovely upfront fruit and terrific acidity. Frankly as we said in previous vintages, it is the equivalent and sometimes better than many New Zealand Pinot Noirs at around $25-$30. Drinking very well now but it will improve over the next 2-3 years.
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Coteaux du Lyonnais Cuvee Benoit-Maillard Blanc 2009
NZD $17.95 NZD $16.95
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After running out a few months ago we have just landed a brand new shipment from the excellent 2009 vintage. Made from 100% Chardonnay and no oak, it is all what you would expect from a junior white Burgundy, mineral, fresh and crisp yet with lovely texture and acidity. This is the perfect entry level to white Burgundy where terroir, vineyard and viticulture takes priority over wine making, the emphasis is always to get the best out of your vineyard and put it in a bottle. Excellent with cheese, white meats and fish.
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Bruno Thierry Cotes du Rhone 2007
NZD $22.95 NZD $19.95
Another of our latest arrivals from the outstanding producer of Bruno Thierry, a producer that has been making wine in the Rhone Valley since 1985. This is very much their straightforward Cotes du Rhone made from mainly Syrah and a little Grenache however when it comes to quality versus price, it is unbeatable, medium to full bodied with hints of black pepper, tapenade and dry herbs, its focused with vibrant acidity, very well balanced and structured. A wine that will sit very comfortably along other Syrah at $30 plus. Drink now or keep for another 2-3 years.
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Bruno Thierry Cairanne 2007
NZD $27.95 NZD $24.95
Cairanne, a relatively new appellation within the Cotes du Rhone, makes wines mainly from Grenache, Syrah and Mouvèdre. The 2007 is an excellent vintage which is starting to drink superbly now however with another 2 or 3 years it will only get better. Medium to full bodied with good concentration, balance and backbone. Wonderful aromas of thyme, pepper and roasted capsicum are very prominent but it is not only about fruit flavours, it also has excellent depth, length and beautiful balance. Drink now or over the next 4-5 years.
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Alain Graillot Crozes Hermitage Rouge 2008
NZD $39.95 NZD $34.95
Just landed the new release 2008 as always the wine is made from 100% Syrah from very low yielding vines averaging 30 years old. The viticulture is quite rustic and artisan therefore allowing the wine to express its true terroir characteristics. On appearance it has a very deep almost black with hints of ruby colour with an array of dry herbs, black olive and roasted red pepper. On the palate it is balance and juicy almost chunky with mineral notes and tapenade. It will evolve over the next 4-5 years.
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Alain Graillot Crozes Hermitage Blanc 2007
NZD $39.95 NZD $36.95
This is the white version of the red made from Roussane and Marsanne which in days gone by, would have been used to blend into the reds. Nowadays the quality and the exquisite flavours of these wines are sought after around the world for their uniqueness. It has great minerality with a total absence of oak, fresh and crisp with nuances of nutmeg, pine nuts and green capsicum. On its youth it can be outstandingly refreshing but also has the capability of aging for 4-5 years. It's a superb wine to accompany fish cakes, Fish casseroles etc. Will also cellar for up to 5 years.
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Alain Graillot Crozes Hermitage Blanc 2006
NZD $39.95 NZD $34.95
This is the white version of the red made from Roussane and Marsanne which in days gone by, would have been used to blend into the reds. Nowadays the quality and the exquisite flavours of these wines are sought after around the world for their uniqueness. It has great minerality with a total absence of oak, fresh and crisp with nuances of nutmeg, pine nuts and green capsicum. On its youth it can be outstandingly refreshing but also has the capability of aging for 4-5 years. It's a superb wine to accompany fish cakes, Fish casseroles etc. Will also cellar for up to 5 years.
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Alain Graillot Crozes Hermitage Rouge 2006
NZD $39.95 NZD $34.95
Our latest shipment from this much sought after producer has just arrived in our warehouse. As is always the case this frankly represents the best expressions of Syrah that can be found anywhere in the world. The wine is made from 100% Syrah from very low yielding vines averaging 30 years old. The viticulture is quite rustic and artisan therefore allowing the wine to express its true terroir characteristics. On appearance it has a very deep almost black with hints of ruby colour with an array of dry herbs, black olive and roasted red pepper. On the palate it is incredibly big and juicy almost chunky with notes of tarragon and tapinade. The finish is persistent and long emphasizing cracked black pepper corns with hints of leather yet remaining clean with great purity. Drinking at its best between 2008-2012.
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Alain Graillot Crozes Hermitage Rouge 2004
NZD $39.95 NZD $36.95
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For anyone out there that loves excellent Syrah, look no further! This is in a league of its own. Out of all the producers that we exclusively import, Alain Graillot has to be one of the greatest innovators not just in the Cotes du Rhone but also in all of France, he is almost entirely responsible for revolutionising Crozes Hermitage as an appellation. The wine is made from 100% Syrah from very low yielding vines averaging 30 years old. The viticulture is quite rustic and artisan therefore allowing the wine to express its true terroir characteristics. On appearance it has a very deep almost black with hints of ruby colour with an array of dry herbs, black olive and roasted red pepper. On the palate it is incredibly big and juicy almost chunky with notes of tarragon and tapenade. The finish is persistent and long emphasizing cracked black pepper corns with hints of leather yet remaining clean with great purity. Drinking at its best between 2007-2011.
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Alain Graillot Crozes Hermitage Blanc 2008
NZD $39.95 NZD $34.95
This is the white version of the red made from Roussane and Marsanne which in days gone by, would have been used to blend into the reds. Nowadays the quality and the exquisite flavours of these wines are sought after around the world for their uniqueness. It has great minerality with a total absence of oak, fresh and crisp with nuances of nutmeg, pine nuts and green capsicum. On its youth it can be outstandingly refreshing but also has the capability of aging for 4-5 years. It's a superb wine to accompany fish cakes, fish casseroles etc. Will also cellar for up to 5 years.
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Bruno Thierry Gigondas 1998
NZD $41.95 NZD $39.95
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