Maude (Central Otago) 2023 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 Gold Label (Sth Eastern Aus) 2022 Merlot

This Gold Label Merlot from McGuigan Wines is a real treat.  With its rich fruit flavors, smooth tannins, and elegant finish, it's a step up from your average weeknight red.

Michel Torino (Argentina) 2024 Cabernet Sauvignon

Each of the Coleccion range is sourced from entirely estate owned vineyards throughout the Cafayate Valley. Representing presenting true character of the varietal. The wines are produced in a young, juicy style with minimal oak influence. The Cabernet has blackberry, pepper and paprika aromas, with nut and toasted notes. Pepper, raspberry and blackcurrant flavors, with vanilla and tobacco notes on the long finish.

Mills Reef (Hawkes Bay) 2021 Estate Merlot Cabernet

Mills Reef (Hawkes Bay) 2021 Estate Syrah

This medium-bodied Syrah shows an abundance of blueberry and violets with a touch of white pepper, complimented with spicy cedary oak. With a suppleness and refined tannins this wine is ready for immediate enjoyment, it will also reward cellaring.

Mills Reef (Hawkes Bay) 2021 Reserve Cabernet Merlot

Mills Reef (Hawkes Bay) 2022 Reserve Merlot

93 Points - Camedron Douglas MS

This full-bodied Merlot sourced from the esteemed Gimblett Gravels is opulent with violets, blackberry and boysenberry fruits with dark chocolate and toasty oak notes. Velvety textured, succulent with a hint of leather.

This wine can be enjoyed with Venison, plum sauce and purple potatoes.

Mills Reef (Hawkes Bay) 2022 Reserve Merlot Malbec

Winery note

"Immediately warm and appetising, this deliciously harmonious blend of two classical Bordeaux varieties showcases boysenberry and plum fruits, complemented with spicy leather, hints of blueberry, violets and embodied with silky smooth tannins.

The 2020/21 growing season in the Hawke's Bay enjoyed a climate of consistently warm clear sunny days and uniform temperatures, allowing grapes to develop perfectly and be harvested unhurried at optimal ripeness. Crafted from grapes grown in the highly acclaimed Gimblett Gravels, harvest occurred on the 12th and 26th March, 2021 at optimum ripeness, balance and flavour. The grapes were gently crushed, cold-soaked for three days before undergoing fermentation in stainless steel tanks, with gentle daily cap management to extract colour, flavour and fine tannin structure. A post-ferment maceration followed over ten days. The skins were then pressed off and the wine aged for eleven months in quality oak barrels (25% French new wood)"

Mills Reef (Hawkes Bay) 2022 Reserve Syrah

93 Points - Cameron Douglas MS

This delicious Syrah conveys blueberry, black fruits and subtle spice, with hints of white pepper and liquorice, with a lingering finish of toasty oak. Full bodied and imbued with supple integrated tannins makes this wine complex and savoury.

Mills Reef (Hawkes Bay) 2023 Estate Rose

91 Points - Cameron Douglas MS

This complex Estate Rosé is crafted in an off dry style from premium Hawkes Bay grapes. With aromas of cherry blossom, it exudes lovely strawberry and raspberry flavours, complemented with subtle rock melon and lychee notes. The palate is textural and full-bodied, yet delicate.

Mills Reef (Hawkes Bay) 2023 Reserve Rose

This complex Reserve Rosé is crafted in a dry style from premium Hawkes Bay grapes. With aromas of cherry blossom, it exudes lovely strawberry and raspberry flavours, complemented with subtle rock melon and red current notes. The palate is textural and full-bodied, yet delicate.

Mt Difficulty (Otago) 2022 Bannockburn Pinot Noir

Surely one of the best known names of Central Otago Pinot Noir and for very good reason.

"True to its Bannockburn home, this 2020 vintage opens with vibrant aromas of cherry and berries, complemented by a subtle hint of spice from the careful use of oak. An energetic palate of red cherry, strawberry and black plums leads to a long finish framed by firm, fine tannins.”

—Matt Dicey, Winemaker

Mud House (Central Otago) 2022 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.

Olcaviana (Spain) 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon

AMAZING VALUE 100% Organic wine from our friends at Sierra Norte 

Once the grapes have arrive at the cellars, they are cooled to delay the fermentation, while frequent pump-overs are carried out to achieve a better extraction of colour, aroma precursors and only the soft tannins. The alcoholic fermentation is then done at a controlled temperature of 22-24°C with gentle pumping over. The marc is pressed in a pneumatic press, and then the malolactic fermentation is done in stainless steel tanks.

A dark, cherry-red colour with purple glints. Intense and lingering fruit character showing strawberries and redcurrants. Fresh on the palate with lively tannins and a lingering sensation of spice.

Organic and Vegan friendly

Paololeo (Italy) 2022 Negroamaro IGT Salento

4 Stars - Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Wine Reviews

New Italian import!

Cantine Paolo Leo bring true Italian expertise in their range of wines from the Salento appellation of Puglia. Intense ruby ​​red with violet reflections, the nose brings ripe red fruit, currant jam and raspberries. The palate shows well-ripened plums alongside black pepper and warm cinnamon. Well-balanced tannins, structural freshness, and a tantalising finish with a spicy persistence. Try with braised meats. spiced cured meats, aubergine or textured cheeses.

Suitable for Vegetarians & Vegans

Pasion de Bobal Rosé (Utiel-Requena) 2023 Spain

Gold Medal - Concours Mondial de Bruxelles
Gold Medal - Sakura Awards (2021 Vintage)

A brilliant, light pink colour. An intensely aromatic nose with plenty of red berry fruit notes (redcurrants, cherries and strawberries) together with subtle hints of rose petals. Well-structured on the palate, flavoursome, full and balanced. Fresh acidity brings the wine a vivacious, lively character. It develops magnificently on the palate towards a long and flavoursome finish, in which varietal flavours come to the fore.

Excellent with appetisers and cold dishes, salads, vegetables, white meats or rice dishes.

Pegasus Bay (Waipara) 2021 Merlot Cabernet

Pegasus Bay (Waipara) 2022 Pinot Noir

Peter Lehmann (Barossa) 2021 Hill & Valley Cabernet

Hilll & Valley wines showcase the great diversity of the Barossa region. From the cooler Adelaide Hills to the elevated Eden Valley vineyards to those situated on the Barossa Valley floor, these ancient soils provide the base for great wines that speak of their origins.

"Dense with a bright red edge, there are dark brooding fruit aromas with hints of blueberry and choc-mint. The palate is medium-bodied with blue fruit and fine grained tannins for a very soft finish."

Rockburn Central (Central Otago) 2023 Pinot Noir

5 Stars – Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
94 Points – Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Wine Reviews
94 Points – Cameron Douglas MS
4.5 Stars – Yvonne Lorkin

The 2022 vintage yielded beautiful fruit from each of the Rockburn sites to deliver a pure expression of Central Otago to your glass; an expressive nose and deeply fruited palate displaying vibrant notes of red and black cherry, rich mocha and supple, silky tannins leading into a very long finish.

As always this wine shows classic Rockburn elegance, integrity and balance. Enjoy with friends over the next 4-9 years.

Rua (Otago) 2023 Pinot Noir

93 points -  Cameron Douglas MS

Great value Otago Pinot Noir

The RUA Pinot Noir is fresh and vibrant, with concentrated raspberry, red plum and wild thyme aromas. The palate showcases soft, silky tannins and bright acidity. This wine drinks beautifully now and for the next 5+ years.

Sebastiani (California) 2022 Zinfandel

Stanley Estates (Marlborough) 2023 Pinot Noir

90 Points - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

A medium bodied fruit-forward style of wine, displaying flavours of plum and cherry with a savoury undertone. A textured and generous palate, spicy and lingering.
Match with fine NZ lamb, Asian duck, salmon, tapas.