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Alain Graillot Saint Joseph 2008
NZD $44.95 NZD $39.95
This is another of his great offerings that even though quite different in style to the Crozes Hermitage, it delivers incomparable value for money. Made from Syrah and sometimes a little Viognier added for colour and aroma, the wine is expressive, full bodied, dense and enormously concentrated. For anyone with an appreciation of Syrah will love this the rustic but yet elegant Saint Joseph. As is always the case Alain Graillot sets the standard in this part of the Rhone his wines are structured and age worthy yet very approachable when young, it will develop for the next 5-6 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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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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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 St Joseph 2006
NZD $47.95 NZD $43.95
This is another of his great offerings that even though quite different in style to the Crozes Hermitage, it delivers incomparable value for money. Made from Syrah and sometimes a little Viognier added for colour and aroma, the wine is expressive, full bodied, dense and enormously concentrated. The 2006 vintage is a great example of what St. Joseph can achieve, at present it shows good tannins, firm and savoury with a bold style. It will develop for 5 years plus. As mentioned before there is nothing at almost double the price that comes close to this St Joseph.
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Alain Graillot La Guiraude 2006
NZD $64.95 NZD $58.95
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The very special Cuvée of Graillot's Crozes Hermitage which has become one of the most sought after wines in the entire appellation. Made from 100% Syrah with a dense ruby purple colour and loaded with sweet cassis, tar and dashes of what has become his trademark, tapinade. Young at present but in about 4-5 years time it will start showing its true colours, it will become more evolved, more focused and delineated. Considering its price, it is almost impossible to find a wine of equal quality and pedigree as this. Cellar for 4-5 years plus.
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Alain Graillot La Guiraude 2007
NZD $64.95 NZD $59.95
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The very special Cuvée of Graillot's Crozes Hermitage which has become one of the most sought after wines in the entire appellation. Made from 100% Syrah with a dense ruby purple colour and loaded with sweet cassis, tar and dashes of what has become his trademark, tapinade. Young at present but in about 4-5 years time it will start showing its true colours, it will become more evolved, more focused and delineated. Considering its price, it is almost impossible to find a wine of equal quality and pedigree as this. Cellar for 7-8 years plus.
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Alain Graillot St Joseph Rouge 2005
NZD $48.95 NZD $44.95
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St Joseph situated in the Northern Rhone, just next to Cornas, has long produced wine of outstanding quality and there is no one better to do this than Alain Graillot. Most of you had his Crozes Hermitage and his St Joseph is not only equal in quality but better. Made from Syrah and sometimes a little Viognier added for colour and aroma, the wine is expressive, full bodied, dense and enormously concentrated. The 2005 vintage is a great example of what St. Joseph can achieve, at present it shows good tannins, firm and savoury with a bold style. It will develop for 5 years plus. As mentioned before there is nothing at almost double the price that comes close to this St Joseph.
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Alain Graillot Crozes Hermitage Rouge 2005
NZD $49.95 NZD $44.95
We have just landed the outstanding 2005 vintage which rivals any Syrah produced in this country at double the price. 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 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 2007-2011.
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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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Bruno Thierry Gigondas 1998
NZD $41.95 NZD $39.95
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