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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
Te Mata Coleraine 2018
$115.99
Te Mata Estate "The 2018 is one of the 2-3 finest Coleraines we have released to date."
Super Classic Status Michael Cooper
Fine Wines of New Zealand
98/100 Huon Hooke
97/100 Gary Walsh, The Wine Front "Magnificent"
The 2018 blend is 52% cabernet sauvignon, 33% merlot, 15% cabernet franc.
"Very deep, concentrated, bright purple/red colour. The bouquet is exquisite with a multitude of black fruits, blueberry, cassis, violet and cedar aromas, and much more besides. The detail is outstanding, as is the intensity of the palate. It’s very concentrated and powerful, firmly-structured and has tremendous persistence. The tannins are firm and abundant and will help guarantee a long life, but they are ripe and accessible and the wine is already approachable. (52% cabernet sauvignon, 33% merlot, 15% cabernet franc) 2023–2048.' Huon Hooke
Elsewhere up to $139.99
This offer will finish at 4pm Saturday March 7th. The wine will be arriving no later than Tuesday March 10 if not before. We will contact you when the wine is available for pick up or delivery.
Mills Reef Elspeth Gimblett Gravels Hawkes Bay Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
$45.79
Gold China Wine & Spirits Awards 2018 2018
5 Stars Potential Classic Status Michael Cooper's 2020 Wine Companion
Cuisine Magazine 2019 2nd NZ Bordeaux Wines
Gold Six Nations Wine Challenge 2019
"This distinguished Cabernet Sauvignon is made from ultra-premium grapes grown on twenty-one year old vines in our Mere Road Vineyard, located in the celebrated stony Gimblett Gravels district of Hawke’s Bay...
This opulent Cabernet Sauvignon, with its dark brooding presence, exudes distinctive blackcurrant character, laced with aniseed and mocha. Silky smooth tannins and ageing in quality oak contribute poise, structure and length. A distinguished wine, it is eminently enjoyable now or to greatly reward cellaring."
Elsewhere up to $58.99
This offer will finish at 4pm Saturday March 7th. The wine will be arriving no later than Tuesday March 10 if not before. We will contact you when the wine is available for pick up or delivery.
Mills Reef Reserve Gimblett Gravels Hawkes Bay Cabernet Merlot 2018
$22.79
Gold NZ Wine of the Year Awards 2019
Silver Hawkes Bay Bayleys Wine Awards 2019
94 pts Bob Campbell MW
Commended IWC International Wine Challenge 2020
"The grapes for this generous wine were exclusively sourced from the stony soils of our prestigious Gimblett Gravels vineyard in Hawkes Bay, on low yielding vines. With an exceptional 2018 growing season where conditions were ideal, the fruit came off the vine in very good condition, with an average of 21.2 Brix...
A rich full bodied wine, this traditional blend exudes intense blackcurrant, blackberry and plum flavours, layered with caramel and spicy cedary oak. Ageing in quality oak has conferred a velvety smooth texture, giving this wine immediate appeal, or for judicious cellaring."
Elsewhere up to $29.99
This offer will finish at 4pm Saturday March 7th. The wine will be arriving no later than Tuesday March 10 if not before. We will contact you when the wine is available for pick up or delivery.
Mills Reef Estate Gimblett Gravels Hawkes Bay Merlot Cabernet 2018
$16.79
Gold NZ International Wine Show 2019
Silver NWWA 2019
"The grapes for this beautifully crafted blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc were selected from superior Gimblett Gravels vineyards ideally suited to these Bordeaux-red varietals...
55% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon and 12% Cabernet Franc...This fine Merlot Cabernet blend has lovely blackcurrant and boysenberry aromas and flavours underlined with toasty oak. Complemented with subtle liquorice, leather and spice complexity, this full bodied wine has a long lingering finish. It is deliciously approachable and will pair perfectly with your favourite red meat or pasta dish."
Elsewhere up to $22.99
This offer will finish at 4pm Saturday March 7th. The wine will be arriving no later than Tuesday March 10 if not before. We will contact you when the wine is available for pick up or delivery.
Tin Cottage Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2019
$15.99
It is back after selling out in a flash last time.
Here it is, our Huge Selling Sauvignon Blanc Best Buy is Back. From the Magnificent 2019 vintage. Punchy, bright and morish.
Tropical fruit, red pepper, hints of fresh herbs.
Elsewhere up to $23.99
Case 12 = $186
“Me Parrot Don’t Fly” Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2017
$12.99
Drinking super well, with lots of zip and zap and a lovely acid balance. In fact we think it’s got another 18 months in it.
This label has always been popular
Elsewhere up to $21.99
*Known by another name; this wine is a little Flightless Ripper.
Askerne Hawkes Bay Gewurztraminer 2018
$21.99
5 Stars and Best Buy Cuisine Magazine 2020
Silver Medal NZ Aromatic Wine Competition 2019
Silver Medal HB A&P Bayleys 2019
"2018 was a great year for Gewurztraminer at Askerne. With perfumed notes of lychee, rose petal, Turkish delight, orange peel and citrus fruits, this wine gives way to a full-bodied, balanced, lingering finish. Pair with a range of Asian cuisines, platters or just enjoy it with good friends as an aperitif." Askerne
Great Gewurz one of only two 5 Star Cuisine entries and the only Best Buy of the two. This is top flight Gewurz at a great price.
Elsewhere up to $26.99
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Yalumba Y Series Viognier 2019
$13.99
93/100 Nick Butler The Real Review January 2020 (2019 Vintage)
5 Stars 93/100 Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, October 2019 (2019 Vintage). He said...
"Offering excellent fruit purity and poise, the wine shows white flesh nectarine, apricot, subtle spice and floral aromas on the nose, leading to a beautifully weighted palate that is texturally delightful and tasty. Wonderfully harmonious and lingering. At its best: now to 2022."
"It’s an incredibly attractive nose of fresh apricots and white flowers, no voice louder than the other. It’s more skewed towards apricot on the palate, though balanced and demanding another sip. A lovely young white wine. Needs food to show its true credentials." Nick Butler
Elsewhere up to $18.99
Pirramimma Eight Carat Aged Tawny
$29.99
Gold NZ International Wine Show 2018
Gold AWC Vienna 2017
"Seductively smooth and plush, offering cherry pie, toffee, assorted roasted nuts and orange zest characters with a gorgeously sweet sumptuous mouthfell. Wonderfully matured for delicious drinking." NZIWS
Elsewhere up to $36.99
Hunters Miru Miru NV
$25.99
91 Points Blue Gold Sydney International Wine Competition 2018
Gold Royal Easter Show Wine Awards 2018
Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships: Gold & New Zealand National Champion 2019
Best In Class Best New Zealand Brut Non-Vintage 2019
Best In Class Best Value New Zealand Sparkling Wine 2019
"Bright and fresh stone fruit and light, pink berry notes, set in a crisp, fresh palate that has a smooth, berry sorbet finish. A blend of chardonnay, pinot noir and pinot meunier." James Suckling
These are just a few of the honours this great little drop has had over the last few years. The list over the last 10 is long and extensive.
Great look, great name, super wine.
Elsewhere up to $31.99
Rocland Chocolate Box Sparkling Shiraz
$19.79
This medium/dry sparkling wine shows an extraordinary concentration of black current, blueberry and strawberry characters while retaining great precision of fruit.
Elsewhere up to $26.99
$18.99bt for a Dozen
Soligo Extra Dry 200ml Prosecco
$6.99
Gold Berliner Wine Trophy
Gold Asia Wine Trophy
Great dry Prosecco in super little league bottles to show you care.
Elsewhere up to $8.99
Yalumba Y Series Sangiovese Rose 2019
$13.99
Gold Medal 95/100 New World Wine Awards 2019
5 Stars 93/100 Sam Kim Wine Orbit. He said...
"Fresh and delicate, the fabulously expressed bouquet shows raspberry, nectarine, lemon peel and apple blossom aromas, followed by a vibrant palate that is juicy and lingering. It is bright and charming with a lengthy tasty finish. At its best: now to 2021."
Elsewhere up to $18.99
Grey Ridge Central Otago Pinot Noir 2015
$26.99
Silver Medal Bragato Wine Competition
Small production, so not a regular on the show circuit. We cannot recommend this stunner enough.
Since first promoting this wine 4 months ago its popularity has soared. Once tried its irresistible charmers have won over so so many.
At this amazing price it sits in the same price bracket as the supermarket main stays: Roaring Meg, Rua and Devils Staircase all instantly come to mind. In our opinion it leaves them in the dust.
Medium in colour, with a nose of cherry ripeness which leads to a beautifully balanced palate which seduces and charms. Classical Central Otago Pinot Noir.
Perfect at this time of the year. This wine is charging out the door.
Elsewhere $39.99
Rocland Chocolate Box Barossa 'Luxury Release' Barossa Shiraz 2016
$49.99
Only made in the Best Years
This wine exhibits dark berry fruits with hints of mocha, clove, olive and five spice. The palate is long and persistent and will benefit from additional bottle maturation.
Elsewhere up to $62.99
$48.99bt for a six pac
The Willows Barossa Shiraz 2015
$33.99
94 points Sam Kim Wine Orbit
93 points James Halliday Wine Companion
Known to be a wine that gets better with age this little stunner has entered the phase of being a beautiful swan after starting life as an awkward duckling.
We’d go as far as to say that it should be double its price it’s that good. We have the last of the 2015 vintage and not much of it. It is a wine not to be missed.
Dense, vibrant colour is a feature of this brooding beauty, along with ripe, sweet fruit, reminiscent of plum, blackberry and pepper on the nose. Two years maturation in American and French Oak hogshead barrels has enhanced and complimented the robust fleshy fruit. The palate is generous, ripe and mouth filling exhibiting berry and cinnamon spice flavours, along with oak-derived mocha overtones and harmonious, soft, yet defined tannins.
Elsewhere up to $39.99
Rocland Chocolate Box Barossa GSM 2017
$19.79
Earthy aromas of savoury oak, dark cherry chocolate and stewed rhubarb with spice and cinnamon over a robust and generous body. Leaving a persistent lingering silky finish.
Elsewhere up to $26.99
$18.99bt for a Dozen
Random Shot Padthaway Shiraz 2015
$19.99
Silver Medal NZ International Wine Show 2018.
When this wine received its Silver Medal at the end of 2018 it was drinking well. Now it is drinking superbly. For the lovers of the Jip Jip Rocks and Morambro Creek Shiraz this wine is a must try. Deep and inky with a savoury twist that only the best from Padthaway seems to exhibit. Leather, tobacco, dark mocha chocolate and deep black berryfruit are all there on the nose and the palate. This wine will be superb drinking over the next four or five years. It comes from a 9/10 Padthaway vintage. Its star is just starting to shine.
Elsewhere up to $26.99
Rocland Chocolate Box Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
$19.79
Ripe cassis fruit with a lifted minty truffle chocolate and a subtle vanilla oak finish.
Elsewhere up to $26.99
$18.99bt for a Dozen
Rocland Chocolate Box Barossa
Shiraz 2017
$19.79
This wine showcases classical Barossa black fruit characters with rich plum and dark chocolate flavours matured in a combination of French and American Oak barrels.
Elsewhere up to $26.99
$18.99bt for a Dozen
Wirra Wirra Catapult McLaren Vale Shiraz 2018
$19.99
Gold Medal China Wine and Spirit Awards 2018
Gold Melbourne Royal Wine Show 2019
Gold National Wine Show of Australia 2019
Silver McLaren Vale Wine Show 2019
93 Pts James Suckling. He said...
"There’s a deep and fresh feel to this shiraz that has a dark-plum and blackberry core of aromas and flavors, as well as an edge of licorice and tar on the nose. This is concentrated and juicy. Drink or hold. Screw cap."
Elsewhere up to $26.99
Yalumba Y Series Tempranillo 2019
$13.99
We have been HUGE fans of this wine since the very first vintage. Personally I rate it as one of the most accessible and drinkable Tempranillo on the market.
We flew the flag for the 2018 edition way before its NWWA Trophy, you agreed, as it flew out the door. We introduce the Yummy 2019 Vintage. We'll leave it to the winery to tell you all the important stuff...
"Tempranillo is an early ripening variety, ‘temprano’ being the word for early in Spain. The grapes are typically harvested before any other red varieties…Bright crimson in colour. Enticing aromas of blackberry , sweet spice and chocolate covered cherries. The palate displays flavours of raspberry and rhubarb in this vibrant and juicy wine, finishing with classic Tempranillo tannins. Enjoy with french lamb cutlets or roast beetroot and cumin dip with pita crisps." The Winery
Elsewhere up to $18.99
Yalumba Y Series Shiraz Viognier 2018
$13.99
Trophy for Champion Shiraz New World Wine Awards 2019
5 Stars 93/100 Sam Kim Wine Orbit
Gold 96/100 NWWA 2019
"The practice of adding the white grape, Viognier, to Shiraz started in the Northern Rhone region of France, where it was found to add a floral note to the wine and make the mouthfeel more rounded and soft. This wine shows how well the idea worked and why it was adopted in Australia. Viognier has been added to the Shiraz flavour, creating a dark rich black and blueberry intensity with underlying floral and oak characters. This is our Champion Shiraz and it’s easy to see why." NWWA
The NWWA wine show is for wines under $25.00, for a wine at this price to win the Trophy for Best Shiraz with the calibre of excellent judges is incredible. Incredible in a very good way.
Elsewhere up to $18.99
Chalk Hill Wits End Atlas 2018 Shiraz
$14.99
A wonderful entry level highly drinkable Shiraz perfect for the summer. Highly gulpable; sophiscated and highly drinkable.
"The Wits End range is named after our Wits End Vineyard which was established in 1991. The Wits End Atlas range is sourced from premium, sustainable vineyards in South Australia. The wines are bright and fruit driven. They have good varietal definition and show excellent balance." - Chalk Hill
Elsewhere up to $21.99
Box A Two Bargain Bordeaux's
$225.48
8 Mills Reef Estate Gimblett Gravels Hawkes Bay Merlot Cabernet 2018
4 Mills Reef Reserve Gimblett Gravels Hawkes Bay Cabernet Merlot 2018
Elsewhere up to $303.88
The wine will be arriving no later than Tuesday March 10 if not before. We will contact you when the wine is available for pick up or delivery.
Box B All The Reef
$312.48
5 Mills Reef Estate Gimblett Gravels Hawkes Bay Merlot Cabernet 2018
4 Mills Reef Reserve Gimblett Gravels Hawkes Bay Cabernet Merlot 2018
3 Mills Reef Elspeth Gimblett Gravels Hawkes Bay Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Elsewhere up to $411.88
The wine will be arriving no later than Tuesday March 10 if not before. We will contact you when the wine is available for pick up or delivery.
Box C Bordeaux Aotearoa
$481.48
4 Mills Reef Estate Gimblett Gravels Hawkes Bay Merlot Cabernet 2018
4 Mills Reef Reserve Gimblett Gravels Hawkes Bay Cabernet Merlot 2018
2 Mills Reef Elspeth Gimblett Gravels Hawkes Bay Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
2 Te Mata Estate Coleraine 2018
Elsewhere up to $609.88
The wine will be arriving no later than Tuesday March 10 if not before. We will contact you when the wine is available for pick up or delivery.
Box D 2018
$429.88
5 Mills Reef Estate Gimblett Gravels Hawkes Bay Merlot Cabernet 2018
5 Mills Reef Reserve Gimblett Gravels Hawkes Bay Cabernet Merlot 2018
2 Te Mata Estate Coleraine 2018
Elsewhere up to $544.88
The wine will be arriving no later than Tuesday March 10 if not before. We will contact you when the wine is available for pick up or delivery.
Box 1 Kiwi $17.99 Aussie
$196.68
6 "Me Parrot Don't Fly"* Marlborough 2017 Sauvignon Blanc
6 Rocland Chocolate Box Barossa Shiraz 2017
Elsewhere up to $293.88
*Also Known As
Box 2 Choc Box Rhone
$238.68
8 Rocland Chocolate Box Barossa Shiraz 2017
4 Rocland Chocolate Box Barossa GSM 2017
Elsewhere up to $323.88
Box 3 Choc Box Full House
$238.68
4 Rocland Chocolate Box Barossa Shiraz 2017
4 Rocland Chocolate Box Barossa GSM 2017
4 Rocland Chocolate Box Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Elsewhere up to $323.88
Box 4 Choc Box with Bubbles
$238.68
4 Rocland Chocolate Box Barossa Shiraz 2017
3 Rocland Chocolate Box Barossa GSM 2017
3 Rocland Chocolate Box Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
2 Rocland Chocolate Box Barossa NV Sparkling Shiraz
Elsewhere up to $323.88
