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 (Utiel-Requena) 2022 Spain

92 Points - International Wine Report
Gold - Japan Women's Wine Awards

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.

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.

Stanrock (Marlborough) 2023 Pinot Noir

4 Stars - Sam Kim
"Offering subtle complexity with ripe fruit notes, showing sweet cherry, dried herb, warm spice and toasted nut characters on the nose, followed by a silky palate that’s juicy and lingering. Well rounded and smooth, offering friendly drinking." Sam Kim

This Pinot Noir shows vibrant essence of cherries and summer berries with a delicate earthy undertone and subtle oak influence.

Stunning Malbec 12 Pack

$15.75 per bottle metro delivery included!

A 12 pack of unbeatable Malbecs from Argentina - the home of Malbec!

Metro delivery is included. Rural delivery just $5 per case.

NOT ELIGIBLE FOR FURTHER DISCOUNTS

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Take it to the Grave (Barossa) 2025 Shiraz

92 Points - Halliday Wine companion

Great price on this popular Shiraz

Take it to the Grave Shiraz takes on the mysteries and individual personalities of old-vine vineyards. 

A full-bodied and very aromatic Shiraz showing purple berry fruits, dark chocolate and integrated spices. The palate shows good weight and evenness whilst the fine tannins and integrated acidity drive persistence on the long finish.

Not much stock at this price...

Te Kairanga (Martinborough) 2023 Runholder Pinot Noir

Runholder is made with grapes grown on the Te Kairanga Home and McLeod vineyards, which were destemmed grapes then fermented in stainless and aged in French oak for 10 months for structured, smoothness and a velvety texture. 

Winemaker John Kavanagh is one of the top Pinot Noir makers in Martinborough and has a long track record of outstanding Pinots. Crafted from our best vineyard parcels, the fruit for Runholder Pinot Noir is derived from nine clones, including the famed Abel clone. It is hand-picked block by block, hand sorted and destemmed. Fermented with wild yeast and hand plunged, The wine was aged for 10 months in French oak with balanced oak treatment and minimal fining and filtration

Deep, rich crimson hues lead to a flurry of bright red fruit and classic Martinborough savoury notes. The palate is ripe and plush with an enjoyable core of fruit. Fine grained tannins add structure with a soft spice finish. A perfect match for venison, Runholder Pinot Noir is very drinkable now but can be cellared for 5 to 8 years.

Te Mata Awatea (Hawkes Bay) 2023 Cabernet Merlot

5 Stars - Michael Cooper
5 Stars - Sam kim Wine Orbit
96 Points - Cameron Douglas

First made in 1982, Awatea continues to represent the best of the classic Hawke's Bay cabernet/merlot blend. Floral aromas with intense blackberry, currant and dark plum flavours lead to a rich, supple palate with a sustained finish. Awatea will continue to evolve in bottle for ten years from harvest.

winery note
" A deep brilliant crimson with an underlying amethyst hue, Awatea ’21 immediately offers up concentrated blackcurrant, blackberry, dark plum, cocoa-powder and cedar with a subtle marine note in the background. The ripe dark and red fruit is fresh and varietally defined, enlivening the wine with layers of brightness, persistence and appeal. This depth of fruit, balanced by the bright, ripe, acid tension, carries right through to its fine dry finish. The most concentrated Awatea ever this ’21 is a delight."

Te Mata Estate (Hawkes Bay) 2022 Merlot Cabernets

Winery description

"Individual parcels of each variety from each plot were de-stemmed before a traditional warm fermentation, followed by extended maceration on skins. The resulting wines were pressed, returned to tank for malolactic fermentation, then run off to a mixture of new and seasoned French oak barrels for 12 months’ maturation before blending. The wines were regularly topped and racked throughout maturation, blended and traditionally egg-white fined before bottling. The final blend is 49% Merlot, 43% Cabernet Sauvignon and 8% Cabernet Franc. Dark crimson with a bright purple hue, Estate Merlot/Cabernet ’21 has a complex and evocative scent of plum and blackberry, with the lightest fragrance of cedar. Seamlessly integrated, the aromas deepen on the wine’s palate into succulent, concentrated dark fruit with ripe, soft tannins. Structural, savoury and long, with a salivating acid/tannin balance, Estate Merlot/Cabernet ’21 runs a long, perfect line between approachability and elegance."

Tea Tree Gully (Australia) 2023 Merlot

Another in the super quaffable, bargain Tea Tree Gully range.

This Merlot is the “smooth operator” in the range, adaptable to any situation and so versatile. Rich ripe plum flavours abound with a medium body and smooth finish

Tea Tree Gully (South Aus) 2023 Shiraz

The Tea Tree Gully runs through the Mt. Lofty Ranges in the Adelaide foothills

Sweet dark fruit aromas of blueberry, plum and blackcurrant. The nose is fragrant with clove and toasted nut aromas. The palate is rounded with succulent flavours of ainseed, vibrant dark fruit, pepper and chocolate. Firm, dry tannins, subtle oak and rich well balanced aged characteristics

Best enjoyed with slow cooked BBQ brisket or a strong hard cheese such as cheddar

South Australia

Terre Di Castelnuovo (Italy) 2020 Ripasso Valpolicella DOC

Amarones' younger brother. Valpolicella Ripasso is made using unique winemaking technique. The wine is passed over the dried skins from Amarone production. Thereby adding earthy and rich flavours to the Ripasso wine. A snip of the price of its sibling!

A classic blend of Corvina Veronese, Corvinone, Rondinella and Molinara grapes. Intense ruby red. Rich and intense bouquet with scents of cherry. Concentrated and silky palate. 

Try with pasta, pizza or any Italian red meat dishes.

The Guild of Fanatics (South Australia) 2023 Shiraz

Double Gold - China Wine and Spirits Awards (previous vintage)
Double Gold - Berlin Wine Awards (previous vintage)

Australian Shiraz is a powerhouse, and this wine perfectly captures that bold, rich style. It's no wonder this has been one of our top sellers for years—it's a classic Aussie Shiraz that delivers incredible flavor and unbeatable value.

This Shiraz is a testament to the skill of winemaker Brett Duffin and his "Guild of Fermentation Fanatics." It's crafted to be an immediate showstopper, pouring a deep, ripe, inky color. The nose is incredibly fragrant, bursting with aromas of blackberry, mixed berry compote, dark chocolate, and roasted nuts.

On the palate, it’s a juicy and beautifully plump wine that delivers on the promise of the nose. It’s full-bodied and well-rounded, with a generous mid-palate and plenty of tasty, dark fruit flavors. Sam Kim, a leading wine critic, agrees, calling a previous vintage "fabulously fruited" and giving it an impressive 90 points and 4.5 stars.

The Sticks (Marlborough) 2020 Merlot

100% NZ Wine
4 Stars - Wine Orbit, Sam Kim 

The Sticks label is top quality wine made by a top NZ winery. A household name in New Zealand, this company exports wine around the world and has won dozens of international and local awards over the years.

 A serious NZ Merlot. Aromas of plummy fruit and dried Mediterranean herbs. Juicy palate with fine tannin structure.

Unbelievable value at this price.

The Sticks (Marlborough) 2022 Pinot Noir

100% NZ Wine
4 Stars - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
"Sweetly ripe and elegantly fragrant, the bouquet shows ripe cherry, strawberry, mixed spice and floral aromas, followed by a gently weighted palate that's finely textured and lingering.bAttractively expressed with a lengthy mellow finish. At its best: now to 2025." Sam Kim

Top quality wine made by one of the most famous wine companies in Marlborough established in1978. New to the range, 'The Sticks Pinot Noir" is also exclusive to Winesale.co.nz. Red berries, toasted oak and coffee bean on the nose. The palate is fresh and bright with ripe raspberries, red cherry and a chalk like structure. There is a distinct toasted oak flavour contributing to an elegant but structured finish.

Unbelievable value at this price.