The wine store with passion
Wine drinking has a very, very important rule: drink what you like! But never be afraid to try something new or different. Wine drinking should be fun, free of much of the garbage that interferes with the rest of our lives. It should be a catalyst for social intercourse. It should be pleasurable and memorable, it should be savoured and discussed, it should be fun.
Current wine special offers
Sea Level Home Block Nelson Pinot Gris 2011
$14.99 per bottle
Gold & Trophy International Aromatic Show 2011
Pure Gold Bragato Wine Competition 2011
Ripe pear, apple and peach fruit flavours explode on the palate. A nose of spice and juicy white fleshed fruits. A soft, plush texture wrapped in a medium body frame with a great clean finish.
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Sea Level Awatere 2011 Sauvignon Blanc
$15.99 per bottle
Top Sauvignon Pick Seasonal Selection Viva NZ Herald December 2011
Silver International Aromatic Wine Show 2011
Sam Smail, Whitehaven's chief winemaker, has delivered again. A great new release from a superior Marlborough vintage. A Sauvignon Blanc with weight, balance and texture, loaded with passionfruit and zippy, a mouthful of the summer to come. Generous and highly drinkable.
Whitehaven Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2011
$17.99 per bottle
Best White Wine Buy of the Year & 5 Stars in Michael Cooper’s Guide to New Zealand Wines 2012
Gold Medal 2011 International Aromatic Wine Competition
In the Top 100/Blue Gold at the Sydney International Wine Competition 2012
“Mouthfilling, punchy, crisp and dry, it is a classic regional style, with youthful tropical-fruit and herbaceous flavours, showing excellent purity, delicacy and length. A finely textured wine, already very expressive, it floats smoothly across the palate, building to a long finish. At under $20 it’s a steal.” Michael Cooper
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Kiritea Martinborough Pinot Noir 2010
$19.99 per bottle
Silver Medal New Zealand International Wine Show 2011
New Release. In a very short time this wine has become an absolute bargain in the Pinot Noir range.
With its earthy and savoury bouquet leading to a palate of plums, cherries, smoky oak, spice and hints of tamarillo. Soft and juicy with a smooth texture and lovely dry finish.
Mondillo 2010 Central Otago Pinot Noir
$37.99 per bottle
5 Stars & Shortlist Pinot Noir of the Year WineState
5 Stars Cuisine
5 stars TizWine
5 Stars Raymond Chan Wine Reviews, he said...
"Darkish ruby-red colour with youthful purple hues and a pale edge, this has a bright, tightly bound, but rich bouquet of ripe dark cherry and berry fruits with a near-ethereal violetty aromatics. Medium-full bodied, the dark cherry and floral fruit flavours are still restrained and locked up, but there is an underlying concentration and core supported by fine, supple, tannin extraction and fresh acid cut. Oaking is subtle and sympathetic. This is a well-proportioned wine that will open up and blossom over the next 5-7 years…."
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Enguera ‘e’ Tempranillo 2010
$13.99 per bottle
This blockbuster red from organically managed vineyards grown inland from Valencia is 80% Tempranillo and 20% Mourvedre. An excellent example of New Wave modern Spanish red that challenges Australia for value.
4 1/2 Stars Raymond Chan Wine Reviews
4 Stars Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
"This has a softly full, savoury and spicy bouquet of warm red berry and baked plum fruits with nuances of earth, nuts and jam. Full-bodied, this shows up-front, juicy and plush flavours of savoury berries and earthy plums, sweetened by jam flavours, all framed within a round, but robust structure of unobtrusive tannins. Good acidity provides brightness to the fruit and carries the flavours through to a moderately sustained finish. This is an approachable red with an underlying hearty substance and savouriness to match pastas, barbecued foods and most red meat dishes." Raymond Chan
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Metala 2009 Langhorne Creek Limited Release
$15.99 per bottle
A blend of 49% Cabernet; 46% Shiraz and 5% Malbec. The 2009 version of this classic blend; is every bit as good as the outstanding 2008. James Halliday gave it 4 Stars; we rate it much higher. The following review very much reflects our feelings...
This is a review from Kemeny's a major Australia Wine Merchant...
"94/100 2009 marked the 150th anniversary for Saltram, and over that period, Metala has been a great favourite. This limited release wine has typically muscular ripe dark fruit flavours. Layers of blackcurrant, blackberry and chocolate, a little mint and earth. Good chewy tannins happily wind their way through to a long finish. Drinking well now and will continue for five years or so.."
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Askerne 2011 Hawkes Bay Pinot Gris
$16.99 per bottle
Another ripper Askerne aromatic wine. This one is lush, sophisticated and highly drinkable.
"Ripe aromas of pear, quince and Turkish delight with underlying floral notes on the nose follow through into the velvety palate which shows white peach and nectarine characters with hints of citrus, apple and nougat.
Very, very stylish.
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Yellow Clay Road 2008 Waiheke Island Cabernet Merlot
$29.99 per bottle
5 Stars 93/100 Sam Kim Wine Orbit.
This is serious, sensual red wine. Great balance, beautiful fruit integration with berryfruits and mocha characters to the fore. This wine will cellar very, very well.
YCR Cabernet Merlot was produced from 100% Waiheke Island grown grapes, hand-picked and carefully crafted into this fine blend; aged in oak barriques for one year. The YCR label has been created and launched by Waiheke winemaker Michael Wood, who is involved in winemaking under the following labels: “Goldwater Goldie”: their premium Red “Obsidian” “Weeping Sands” “Black Glass” “Island Red” “Island White” and his own “Yellow Clay Road”. It was made at the Shepherds Point Winery in Onetangi Road.Cabernet sauvignon 54%; Merlot 40%; Petit Verdot 5%; Malbec 1%. Single vineyard source. Certified Waiheke Wine.
Vintage 2008 – an outstanding season rated 7/7 and the best of the decade (2000 – 2009)
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Whitehaven Greg Marlborough Pinot Noir 2009
$36.99 per bottle
Gold Royal Easter Show 2011
Top 100 Blue Gold Sydney 2012
Number 2, 5 Stars Top 10 Cuisine, they said...
"The resurgence of this established label continues with this attractive, bright, concentrated wine. It is rich in sweet dark plum and chocolaty notes, presented in a relaxed structure. Try it with wild pork."
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Askerne 2010 Hawkes Bay Chardonnay
$16.99 per bottle
Pure Silver Bragato Wine Awards 2011
New Release. The team have Askerne have really got it right. Pineapple and stonefruit on the nose and the palate. Lovely oak integration, great balance and huge drinkability. If you are an Askerne Chardonnay fan this one is for you. Even if it’s not your thing normally this one is not to be missed.
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Staete Landt 2009 Estate Grown Marlborough Chardonnay
$29.99 per bottle
5 Stars Raymond Chan
5 Stars Wine Orbit
5 Stars 93 points Bob Campbell MW Wine Gourmet Traveler Nov 2011, he said...
"Rich, weighty and concentrated wine with citrus, apricot, toasted nut and sizzled flavours. Mouth-filling wine with impressive weight and length. A stylish, complex Chardonnay that sits between the "big and buttery" and "Burgundian" benchmarks."
"A wine of great finesse allied to concentration, the citrus fruit and nutty oak are very tightly bound. The tastiness and oaking is a little dominant but contributes a wonderful creamy texture to the mouthfeel, which is balanced by fine acidity. The flavours develop in the glass, revealing detail and nuances and the flavours are long and sustained." Raymond Chan
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Jip Jip Rocks Padthaway 2010 Shiraz
$18.99 per bottle
Blue Gold & Top 100 Sydney Top 100 2012
93 points Australian Wine Showcase Magazine
Silver NZ International Wine Show 2011
It is fine wine indeed. Made by the ultra talented Ben Riggs. The vineyard described this wine beautifully..."Lifted spice and ripe mulberry/blackberry aromas are complimented with chocolate, cedar and cinnamon on the nose. Well-integrated oak tannin provides flavours of clove and supple texture, which supports the rich plum, blackberry and mocha. The overall structure is supple and generous with fine-grained tannin and a lingering finish."
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Rockburn Central Otago 2010 Pinot Noir
$36.99 per bottle
Gold Best in Class: International Wine & Spirit Competition 2011
Gold Medal New Zealand International Wine Show 2011
Pure Gold Medal Air New Zealand Wine Awards 2011
5 Stars Winestate Magazine
"The 2010 vintage yielded beautiful fruit from each of our sites, and we have simply guided this fruit gently through to the bottle with minimal handling. Our “hands-off” approach delivers a pure expression of Central Otago to your glass; very deeply fruited with delicate floral tones enhanced by nuances of dark chocolate, and supple, lithe tannins leading into a very long finish. As always this wine shows classic Rockburn elegance, integrity and balance. Enjoy with friends over the next 5-7 years." Rockburn say it brilliantly
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Askerne 2011 Hawkes Bay Viognier
$16.99 per bottle
Askerne have made a big name for aromatic wines. This the second vintage, is a ripper. The nose is full of stonefruit aromas with hints of pear and tangelo on a backdrop of smokey oak. 100% of the fruit was barrel fermented: 25% new oak, 25% 1 year old & 50% 2 year old.
The palate is firm with peach, rock melon and mineral notes. Well balanced and elegant. A wonderful expression of the grape variety.
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Beach House Gimblett Gravels, Syrah 2008
$18.99 per bottle
A super popular bargain. Very little left.
Great balance and style. Loaded with black berry fruit and spice. 2008 was a top year for Syrah in the Hawkes Bay: Spice and red berryfruits on the nose. Leading to a palate with its hints of rich chocolate, dark berries and spicy undertones. Great balance and style.
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Forrest 'The Doctors' Marlborough 2011 Riesling
$19.99 per bottle
Assuming cult status in the New Zealand wine scene.
It is on form, it truly is. The sweetness /acid balance, the tropical fruit balance with layers of passionfruit, lime, apricot and charm.
It is again a stunner.
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Maimai Creek Hawke's Bay 2009 Chardonnay
$13.99 per bottle
Pale gold colour with light yellow hues. Lifted aroma of white stonefruit and figs, vanilla, caramel and touches of coconut. The mouth is full with white peach and touches of orange essence. A natural fruit sweetness lingers along with a good balance of complexity from oak and secondary influences.
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Morambro Creek 2009 Padthaway Shiraz
$22.99 per bottle
4 1/2 Stars Winestate Magazine Nov 2010
Best in Class 2010 International Wine & Spirits Competition
Multi Silver Medal Winner
Deep inky black & purple in colour. The nose is perfumed with violet, blackberry, vanilla and spice with a touch of earth and liquorice over white pepper in the background. Expansive palate, smooth lush ripe back fruits nicely balanced oak, plenty of concentration with a long finish.
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Charles Wiffen Late Harvest 2009 Marlborough Riesling 375 ml
$29.99 per bottle
Trophy & Gold Best Dessert Air NZ Wineshow 2011, they said...
"A profound sweet wine exhibiting intense, rich aromas of honey, beeswax, dried apricot and spice. The sweetness is perfectly countered by the bright acidity, leaving the palate refreshed."
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375 ml
Box 1 Sam I Am
$195.88 per bottle
4 Sea Level Home Block 2011 Nelson Pinot Gris 2011
4 Sea Level Awatere Sauvignon Blanc 2011
4 Whitehaven Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2011
Elsewhere up to $267.88
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Box 2 Wonderful Red Box
$199.88 per bottle
4 Kiritea Martinborough Pinot Noir 2010
4 Enguera ‘e’ Tempranillo 2010
4 Metala 2009 Langhorne Creek Limited Release
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Box 3 Pinot
$209.88 per bottle
6 Sea Level Home Block 2011 Nelson Pinot Gris 2011
6 Kiritea Martinborough Pinot Noir 2010
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Box 3a Pinot Delux
$268.88 per bottle
5 Sea Level Home Block 2011 Nelson Pinot Gris 2011
4 Kiritea Martinborough Pinot Noir 2010
3 Mondillo Bendigo Central Otago Pinot Noir 2010
Elsewhere up to $348.88
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Box 4 Aussie Kiwi Togetherness
$191.88 per bottle
6 Sea Level Awatere Sauvignon Blanc 2011
6 Metala 2009 Langhorne Creek Limited Release
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Box 5 The Mix
$188.88 per bottle
3 Whitehaven Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2011
3 Sea Level Home Block 2011 Nelson Pinot Gris 2011
3 Enguera ‘e’ Tempranillo 2010
3 Metala 2009 Langhorne Creek Limited Release
Elsewhere up to $266.88
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