Chateau Tanunda (Barossa) 2012 The Everest OBV Grenache

Gold Medal - IWSC 2019
95 Points - Huon Hooke
95 Points - Gary Walsh, The Wine Front
94 Points - James Halliday, Halliday Wine Companion 2020

The 2012 vintage comes from one select hand-picked vineyard in the western Greenock sub-region, a small block of 40 year old bush vines. Yields are controlled to less than 1 ton per acre with careful viticultural management by hand, allowing for optimum ripening conditions and best possible quality Grenache.

This wine represents the absolute pinnacle of winemaking at Château Tanunda.  Only the very best grapes from individual vineyard blocks in exceptional vintages are selected, the finest fermented wines is set aside of the for maturation in the best French oak.  Another barrel selection of the finest wine is selected to produce the pinnacle, or Everest, of that vintage.

Drink and be enraptured between now and 2025.

Don David (Argentina) 2021 Reserve Tannat

Paololeo (Italy) 2020 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) 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.

Penfolds (South Australia) 2021 Bin 138 SGM

Penfolds 2023 Allocation is here!

96 Points - Ken Gargett, Wine Pilot
95 Points - Ray Jordan, Wine Pilot
18+/20 Points - Matthew Jukes, Daily Mail
95 Points - Tyson Stelzer
"Penfolds blends 138 just before bottling rather than maturing in barrel 'as grenache can either rise or fall in barrel!' The cool 2021 vintage set off Barossa Grenache  with delightful fragrance and exciting, vibrant acid drive, wonderfully enlarged with the depth, structure and black fruit presence of shiraz and mataro. Dark chocolate oak provides well executed support, setting off a frame of firm fine-grained tannins for the long haul. One of the greatest Bin 138's yet"

Commercial description

"Bin 138 draws its inspiration from the wines of Southern Rhône, where shiraz, grenache and mataro (mourvèdre) are blended in varying proportions to create full-bodied wines possessing rich and heady perfume. Each year fruit for Bin 138 is sourced from old Barossa Valley vines (some more than 100 years old) and then matured for 12 to 15 months in seasoned oak hogsheads to allow the different varietals to shine through. The first vintage release of this varietal blend was the 1992, labelled ‘Old Vine Barossa Valley’ – it was then elevated to Bin status with the 1998 vintage."

GRAPE VARIETY Grenache (50%), Shiraz (44%), Mataro (6%)
VINEYARD REGION Barossa Valley
WINE ANALYSIS Alc/Vol: 14.5%, Acidity: 6.2 g/L, pH: 3.63
MATURATION 12 months French (10% new) and American (2% new) oak barrels

DRINKING Now – 2035

Quinta Dos Roques (Portugal) 2017 Reserva Tinto

From the fabulos Quinta Dos Roques estate in the Dao region central, northern Portugal.

Touriga Nacional (45%), Jaen (15%), Alfrocheiro (15%), Tinta Roriz (10%), Tinto Cão (3%) Rufete (2%) and others (10%) . This is a “Single Vineyard” and “Field blend” wine. All the grapes come from our Peach Tree Vineyard where all the varities are planted together. Some of these varieties would almost certainly be extinct if it was not for the work of this estate. 

Ageing: in French oak barrels of 225L for 12 months. Cellar for up to 10 years for real enjoyment

brilliant deep dark colour, with an intense fruit bouquet reminding wild blackcurrants and pine leaves, with vanilla and chocolate notes given by the oak. On the palate it is very generous with the astringence characteristic of its youth, foretelling a remarkable ageing due to its great balance. Come back to this wine three days later and it's still fantastic!

Great with all hearty fare like beef, lamb and duck.

Quinta Dos Roques (Portugal) 2018 2 Castas Tinto

Exclusive Import, New from Quinta Dos Roques.

'2 Castas' The top "two grapes" Displaying perfectly the wine of the region. Touriga Nacional (50%) and Alfrocheiro (50%)

Ruby-coloured, perfectly clear. Fresh aromas, Showing the grape varieties that compose it, Florals of Touriga Nacional and the light red fruits of Alfrocheiro. The wood is tenuous and elegant. In the mouth, freshness and red fruits. Following beautiful balance of alcohol, acidity, tannins and body. A wine that lends itself very well to ageing in 10-15 years this wine will have developed beautifully. If you cant wait until then, some aeration is certainlly required. 

Pair with BBQ meats, Tapas and Charcuterie.

Sebastiani (California) 2021 Zinfandel

Te Mata Estate (Hawkes Bay) 2023 Gamay Noir

Gamay Noir, the grape made famous in Beaujolais, produces a light bodied red wine bursting with crushed red berry characters.

The unique ‘maceration carbonique’ fermentation, which enhances the fruit and floral aromas of the wine, was used for 65% of the grapes. The other 35% received a traditional, warm, red wine fermentation. The resulting wines completed their malolactic fermentation and were matured for nine weeks in seasoned French oak barrels, before blending and bottling

Candy-apple red and edged in royal purple, Estate Gamay Noir ’21 is bursting with raspberry, Turkish delight, blueberry, wild strawberry, and ripe, black cherry. Its superfloral, red-fruit presence is balanced by subtle notes of smoke, liquorice, sandalwood, and cinnamon. A gorgeous line of bright acidity runs the length of the wine, giving incredible freshness and persistence. A supreme example, Estate Gamay Noir ’21 captivates and refreshes at the same time.

Silky, stylish, and simply stunning

Todo Loco (Valencia) 2021 Superior Tempranillo-Bobal

Gold Medal - Berliner Wine Trophy
Silver Medal & 90 points - International Wine Challenge 

Exclusive Winesale.co.nz import
Todo Loco is a firm customer fave here at Winesale and we are delighted to bring the new 2021 vintage to New Zealand. 

Fresh, juicy, and vibrant red blend crafted in Spain’s DO Utiel-Requena region. Ruby-colored in the glass, this dry wine offers aromas and tasting notes of red fruits, like strawberry and cherry, accented with hints of herbs and minerality. Soft tannins lend an elegant finish. Goes great with Pizza. Pasta any night of the week. Makes this your house red.

Vegan friendly