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Chateau Lagrave Paran 2009
10/06/11
NZD $26.95 NZD $24.95
Vintage 2005 and now 2009 have become absolute classics in Bordeaux. Chateau Lagrave Paran 2009 that a lot of you will be very familiar with, we have tried this alongside many Bordeaux blend wines from various areas and is just up there with a lot of them at double the price. Ideally this is something that should be kept for a little while, around 3-5 years and at $24.95, it is almost impossible to get any better. Medium to full bodied with hints of smoke, leather and dust yet with very clear and precise fruit, ripe, beautifully balanced with lovely structure and concentration. A wine that you would put alongside many others at $50 or $60 and is just as good, if not better. For those of you who know it, you will know exactly what we are talking about, and for those who haven’t tried it, it’s worth getting some so you will find out!
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La Puerta Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
01/29/09
NZD $19.95 NZD $18.95
This is just to show that Argentina does not only make Malbec but also just outstanding Cabernet Sauvignon. La Puerta is situated in La Rioja which as a region, quality wise, rivals Mendoza. You could almost say that this is an influence of Spanish Rioja and French Bordeaux, it offers an abundance of fruit, especially dark berry, tobacco leaf with hints of well integrated oak. We have tried this alongside other wines at the $40-$50 mark and it doesn’t only rate, it is as good if not better!
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Chanarmuyo Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
11/25/08
NZD $29.95 NZD $23.95
We have been waiting for a while for this, one of our star-buys last year, we had a lot of repeat orders and we are delighted to have it back An excellent producer from one of the most unique and best regions in Argentina, La Rioja situated 1700 meters above sea level with a unique terroir for the production of Cabernet Sauvignon. Excellent clear hot days with not a cloud in the sky follow by crisp cool nights which are ideally suited for even ripeness in Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine shows excellent concentration and middle palate, well structured, layered with hints of cigar box, lead pencil and evenly ripe fruit.
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Chateau Leoville Poyferre 2002
08/20/08
NZD $139.95 NZD $129.95
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Chateau Haut Batailley 2003
08/20/08
NZD $89.95 NZD $84.95
This particular property situated in Pauillac is classified as a 5th growth and has gone from strength to strength over the last 10-15 years. The 2003 vintage is a remarkably hot one but very suited to Pauillac, Haut-Batailley made an absolutely classic wine, a complete charmer. This is typical Pauillac with its cider and lead pencil aromas, big concentration of blackberry fruit flavours, compote and medium to full bodied. As with most 2003s the wines are very approachable now but will also cellar for a number of years. For anyone wanting a superb blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, this is it. Outstanding depth and vibrancy yet remaining very clean and pure. Cellar for 8-10 years.
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Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia 2003
08/19/08
NZD $219.95 NZD $204.95
It's not often that we offer this particular Super Tuscan as more often than not the price is prohibitive. This is the original Super Tuscan that challenged conventional winemaking and tradition in Tuscany. Since its beginning in 1968, its reputation has spread worldwide, of course we are talking about a wine which rivals any top Bordeaux and we are talking about 1st growths such as Chateau Lafite, Latour, Margaux etc. Made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, the main Bordeaux varieties, the 2003 vintage was characterized by intense heat and huge ripeness yet Sassicaia has still made an outstanding wine which is beautifully balanced and clean with great purity. It will need 7-8 years to achieve maturity but it already shows an incredible pedigree and great potential.
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Westend Richland Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
08/19/08
NZD $17.95 NZD $16.95
Westend Wines is a family owned company established in 1945 by Francesco and Elizabeth Calabria. The fruit for this wine was hand picked and then aged in French and American oak for 6 months. It displays a deep ruby colour with a bouquet of liquorice, mint and berry fruit. Ripe blackberry flavours attack all parts of the palate with a well structured, firm and robust finish. Cellar for 3-5 years.
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Tim Gramp Cabernet Sauvignon 2004
08/19/08
NZD $28.95 NZD $26.95
Out of Stock
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Henschke Cyril Cabernet Sauvignon 2000
08/19/08
NZD $154.95 NZD $149.95
The Cyril Henschke was produced as a tribute, from 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc, grown at Eden Valley and matured for 2 years in new French oak barrels. It is recommended that Cyril Henschke be decanted before serving.
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Kemp Road Cabernet Merlot Syrah 2002
08/18/08
NZD $49.95 NZD $44.95
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Chateau Vieux Robin 2000
08/08/08
NZD $39.95
Out of Stock
An outstanding example of a superb Médoc from a classic vintage. The wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc and exhibits terrific mouth feel and good length with pedigree. At 6 years of age it is pretty much drinking at its peak though will also keep evolving over the next 3-4 years. This wine falls into the classification of Cru Bourgeois which really represents outstanding value for money. The palate is refined, with hints of savoury notes, black truffle, espresso and cassis. Ideal with roast beef, aged cheese etc.
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Chateau Pontensac 1996
08/08/08
NZD $89.95 NZD $84.95
Long considered 'top of the class' of the Cru Bourgeois, Chateau Potensac is managed by Michel Delon, the proprietor of the Grand Cru Chateau Leoville-Las Cases. The similarities are obvious.
Excellent youthful colour in this great Medoc wine with a first class bouquet of ripe cabernet, cedar wood, minerals (due to the deep roots of the old vines) and creamy new oak. Entry fruit is firmish and quite tightly reined, yet this wine shows big fruit under the tannic core. The finish is long, nicely layered and expressive.
Young and a bit tight at the moment, this will age extremely well over the next 7 to 10 years.
