Grant Burge (Barossa) 2019 Distinction Holy Trinity GSM

The Holy Trinity is a traditional blend of Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvèdre. The fruit for this wine is Barossa grown, predominantly handpicked from old, dry-grown vines which range from 35 to 90 years old. 

Brilliant and vibrant ruby red colour.

A playful combination of candied apple, raspberry jubes, frangipane and lemon curd. In the background you see notes of cinnamon and clove.

Medium to full bodied, fresh and vibrant with enough tannin to shape the wine. Acidity carries the wine through to a clean, slightly mineral and lengthy finish. Lovely hints of fresh raspberries and cinnamon linger on the palate.

Grant Burge (Barossa) 2021 Ink Cabernet

A stunning Cabernet Sauvigon from Barossa. This is a pedigree Australian Cabernet with the previous vintage to this one (2020) picking up Trophy for Champion Cabernet Sauvignon at the 2021 NZ International Wine Show.

A concentrated and deeply coloured wine with intense chocolate and berry flavours. A deeply coloured wine with great depth and varietal definition.

From superstar winery Grant Burge. This wine is from the heart of the Barossa region.

Hoppers Crossing (Otago) 2019 Reserve Pinot Noir

5 Stars - Sam Kim Wine Orbit
"Nicely perfumed dark cherry, floral spice and nutty characters. The palate shows succulent with smooth texture elegance and length. A very likeable pinot with plenty of appeal."

Always a fave with Winesale customers. We are delighted to have this superb Central Otago pinot back in stock.

Wonderfully fruited and fragrant, the bouquet shows dark cherry, plum, toasted hazelnut, game and subtle spice aromas, leading to a succulent palate that is fleshy and rounded. The wine is flavoursome and immediately attractive with pristine fruit flavours and spicy nuances, elegantly framed by polished tannins.

Hunters (Marlborough) 2017 Pinot Noir Rose

Hunters (Marlborough) 2022 Pinot Noir

Johner Estate (Wairarapa) 2021 Syrah

These syrah grapes were hand-picked from the Johner Gladstone block in the hot and sunny 2021 vintage. They have  produced this easy-to-drink, sun ripened Syrah.  Black-berry fruit aromas and a palate of black pepper, savoury spices and with a hint of violets. This will match well with spicy dishes of vegetables, lentils  and game meat in particular.

Johner Estate (Wairarapa) 2022 Pinot Noir

Johner Estate wines are driven by Karl Johner. With a top winery in Germany, that focusses on Pinot Noir he then set his sights on New Zealand, planting eight hectares of different clones.

Rich in colour, this Pinot Noir has red berry fruit and forest floor notes on the nose. The palate has  savoury notes of porcini, autumnal wood smoke and earthy notes developing as the wine opens up. This Pinot noir will increase in complexity as it matures over the next five years.

Kopu (Hawles Bay) 2020 Syrah

90 Points - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
"Black Doris plum, blueberry, floral and subtle spice aromas a soothing palate delivering medium- full-bodied weight and silky flow. Harmonious and charming with plenty of tasty flavours." Sam Kim

Kōpū Hawke's Bay Syrah is a beautifully handcrafted wine with elegance, style and texture. Dark purple in colour, it shows sweet violet aromas on the nose and just a hint of spice. Dark fruit flavours are on display on the palate, with supple tannins and a savoury finish. 

Kopu (Hawles Bay) 2021 Merlot

Unleash the Dawn with Kōpū Hawke's Bay Merlot: Elegance in Every Sip

Dive into a vibrant tapestry of flavor with Kōpū Hawke's Bay Merlot, a handcrafted masterpiece where rich dark berries dance with fragrant florals. Taste juicy red plum and a touch of vanilla swirling across your palate, leading to a smooth, supple finish that lingers long after the last sip.

Lawson's Dry Hills (Marlborough) 2020 Pinot Noir

4 Stars - Cuisine Magazine
Produced from our own Waihopai Valley vineyard and the adjacent Barnsley vineyard, these two sites grow beautiful parcels of fruit that produce expressive wines with depth and finesse. This Pinot Noir is richly aromatic, showing ripe red berry and cherry characters, complemented by sweet, spicy oak notes. The palate is opulent with soft ripe tannins and great concentration that together produce a powerful, elegant wine.

Main Divide (Waipara) 2020 Merlot Cabernet

Martinborough Vineyard (Martinborough) 2021 Te Tera Pinot Noir

93 Points - Cameron Douglas, MS

One of the most popular 2nd tier Pinots around. Worth every cent and always over delivers.

Winery notes
"Te Tera vineyards typically range from 8 – 23 years old and are located within the premium Martinborough growing appellation. Te Tera literally translates from Maori as "The Other.” These wines embody a more youthful, approachable style

Matahiwi (Wairarapa) 2021 Holly South Series Pinot Noir

Gold Medal and Trophy for the Wairarapa - IWC
Gold by NZ International Wine Show
95 Points - Cameron Douglas, MS
94 Points - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
93 Points - James Suckling
Silver Medal - Decanter Magazine
Top Ten NZ Pinot Noir Listing - Wine Folio

The 2021 Holly South Series Pinot Noir ripples with elegance and finesse reflecting the warm growing season experienced throughout the Wairarapa region. Bold aromatic expressions of wild flower, red berries, spice and herb give way to a fresh palate with generous length and graceful oak.

Matahiwi Estate (Wairarapa) 2020 Pinot Noir

Platinum Medal - Texsom International Wine Awards (2021 vintage)
93 Points - Wine Orbit (2021 vintage)
Gold Medal and Best Value - CWSA (2021 vintage)
94 Points - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit (2020 vintage)
Silver Medal - CWSA (2020 vintage)

Some Pinot is truly overpriced and does not represent value for money. this is NOT one of those, in fact it is the exact opposite. Trust us, this is great value for money!
This attractive, soft Pinot Noir shows red berry, dark plum and cherry flavours with fragrant fresh hay and savoury oak characters. On the palate, it is soft and round, with a hint of spicy smoky oak and a long finish.

Maude (Central Otago) 2022 EMW Pinot Noir

Winery description

"A celebration of two blocks of mature Pinot Noir from the Mt Maude Vineyard. As the name suggests, the blocks face opposite directions. Made in a different style - 100% whole cluster, clone 10-5, often only one pigaege during the ferment - definitely a unique winemaking twist on Pinot production. A bewitching perfume, paler in colour yet full, luscious and complex. Love it or hate it, this Pinot Noir certainly creates some debate."

Complex heady aromas / truffle / violet / mushroom / richness & depth / subtle tannins / seamless

Vine age at harvest: 27 years

McGuigan Reserve (South Australia) 2021 Merlot

This wine displays upfront aromas of red fruits, raspberries and cherries with hints of sweet spice and cedar. On the palate this medium bodied, fruit driven wine with spice and hints of mocha on the palate.The wine is well balanced with soft tannins, giving length to the palate.

Mount Ridge (Aus) 2021 Shiraz

Good golly this is a good deal!

A bargain, quaffable Aussie Shiraz brought to you by Giesen. This is amazing value.

Super easy drinking, soft tannins and a palate packed with black fruit flavours and spice. 

Mount Rozier (Western Cape) 2021 Fire Pit Cabernet Sauvignon

Bronze Medal - IWSC

New - fantastic Cabernet Sauvignon from the Journey's End team in South Africa.

A beautiful dark purple colour. It shows beautiful aroma of dark sweet fruit, hints of ripe cassis and subtle dark chocolate spice. It has a broad, succulent and silky palate with plenty of red fruit, smoky cigar box and soft roasted almonds notes. Fine, textured tannins on the finish.
 

Mount Rozier Res (Western Cape) 2021 Stableyard Shiraz

Best Producer - South Africa Wine Awards London 2022

4 Stars & 85 points - Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Wine Reviews

This delightful Shiraz shows Intense ruby-purple colour. Layers of red and black fruit with black pepper, herbs and violet notes. Medium well-rounded bodied wine with an intense fruity palate and a medium long finish with lush velvety ripe tannins.

Pair with 5 spice slow roasted pork. 

Mount Rozier Res (Western Cape) 2022 Flower Garden Sauvignon Blanc

Another exciting import from South Africa. The Flower Garden Sauvignon Blanc has a pale straw yellow colour, with a tinge of green. A complex fresh wine with passion fruit, yellow apple and pear notes. This wine has a well-rounded mouth feel with a crisp lingering after taste.

 

Mount Rozier Res (Western Cape) 2023 Red Snapper Cinsault

Double Gold Medal - South Africa Wine Awards London 2022 (2021 Vintage)
Best Producer - South Africa Wine Awards London 2022

South African Cinsault. Orginallly from the Rhone Valley region, France. South African Cinsault is proving a force to be reckoned with and popular in Europe and the USA. Think Pinot Noir esque yet more red fruits on the flavour profile. The wine shows delicate flavours of ripe cherries, olives and peppery spice as well as a hint of Turkish Delight. Despite its delicacy, the palate is firm and concentrated with fine dry tannins.

An extremely versatile food wine that compliments everything from shellfish to white meats and on to aged cheeses.

Mud House (Central Otago) 2021 Pinot Noir

A juicy and enticing Pinot Noir from Central Otago. Aromas of bold cherry and fresh red berries are underpinned by savoury notes and spicy oak. On the palate, dark fruit flavours flow into a smooth palate, delivering a long finish with fine tannins and juicy acidity.

Mud House (Hawkes Bay) 2022 Merlot

Classic Merlot aromas of decadent plum and dark cherry are complemented by hints of mint and dried herbs. Soft and medium-bodied, the palate is full of juicy plum and blackberry, spliced with mint, black pepper and warming aniseed spice. The finish is long and generous. Sourced from carefully selected vineyards in the Hawke's Bay, the oldest wine region in New Zealand.

Pasion de Bobal (Utiel-Requena) 2021 Spain

89 Points - James Suckling
"This has aromas of mahogany blueberry, chili chocolate and roasted mushroom. Woody and firm with full body and chewy tannins. Drink until 2024" James Suckling
Gold Medal – Gilbert Gaillard (2020 Vintage)

New from Sierra Norte, This is a stunning example of Utiel-Requenas' noble variety Bobal. This estate is pioneering in regenerating the quality in these local varieties. Proving ever popular with drinkers and critics alike. Previous vintage of this wine even won 4 gold medals. !!!

A very deep black cherry colour with a light-purple rim. On the nose, nice red berry and black fruit aromas, such as strawberries, raspberries and blackcurrants are underpinned by creamy, slightly toasty oak, together with touches of spice and liquorice. Very flavoursome on the palate, fruit-forward, with rounded tannins, good acidity and slight hints of vanilla, smoke and toast. A wine with both individual character and harmonious balance.