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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
Ata Rangi Craighall Chardonnay 2017
$45.99
Super Classic Status Michael Cooper
Normally $55.99
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Babich Irongate Hawkes Bay Chardonnay 2017
$29.99
Super Classic Status Michael Cooper
Normally $40.99
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Carrick EBM ( EBM = Extended Barrel Maturation) Central Otago Chardonnay 2016
$39.99
Potential Classic Status & 5 stars Michael Cooper
Normally $52.99
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Gibbston Valley China Terrace Single Vineyard Central Otago 2016 Chardonnay
$33.99
5 Stars Bob Campbell
Normally $43.99
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Man O'War Valhalla Waiheke 2017 Chardonnay
$41.99
5 stars Michael Cooper
Normally $53.99
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Yalumba Barossa Paradox Shiraz 2015
$27.99
95/100 & Top 5 Gourmet Traveller 2018
5 Stars, 95/100 Bob Campbell MW 2017
5 Stars & 95/100 Sam Kim 2017
5 Stars & 19.0-/20 Raymond Chan 2017
94/100 Campbell Mattinson 2018
"Shiraz from the northern end of the Barossa Valley. It tastes sweet, deep and essential. Sweet with berried fruit, deep of toast and earth, essential sump oil characters completing a luxurious display of Barossa shiraz. Oak has been folded seamlessly in, as though it was always there. Tannin too is in synch. You’ll see vanilla, violet, malt and mint characters here if go looking but chances are, if you enjoy Barossa shiraz, you’ll be too busy sinking into its loveliness."
Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front
Elsewhere up to $44.99
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Neudorf Rosie's Block Nelson 2017 Chardonnay
$32.99
5 stars Michael Cooper
Normally $40.99
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Fromm Cuvee H Marlborough Pinot Noir 2016
$58.99
Very Rare Super Star Pinot Noir
5 Stars The Wine Advocate
5 Stars Bob Campbell MW
5 Star Raymond Chan
Another label with only a short history but from a winery and winemaker with a long and illustrious history (in New Zealand terms anyway). Named after winemaker Hätsch Kalberer, this wine reflects his 25 years of knowledge and understanding of several great Marlborough terroirs. A thoughtful composite of Fromm's five individual single vineyard wines, Cuvée “H” expresses a winery signature and represents "the best Pinot we feel we can make."
5 Stars 96/100 Sam Kim, Wine Orbit "This is totally charming and irresistibly delicious. Plump, fleshy and succulent, the wine exhibits red/black cherry, blueberry compote, floral, cedar and fragrant spice characters on the nose with a hint of dried herb complexity. It is mouthfilling and velvety on the palate with fabulous fruit purity and richness within a classic structure provided by an abundance of polished tannins. Multi-layered and symphonic, a glorious expression combining fruits from five single vineyards. At its best: 2019 to 2028."
5 Stars 95/100 Bob Campbell MW, The Real Review "The second vintage of a new label named after Fromm winemaker, Hätsch Kalberer. Taut, pure pinot noir with dark cherry, blackcurrant, violet and subtle herbal flavours supported by fine and integrated tannins. An impressive wine with a Fromm signature."
5 Stars Joe Czerwinski, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate "A hint of cedar accents maraschino cherries on the nose, followed by a medium-bodied wine of exceptional texture and purity. The silky tannins linger on the finish, mingling with red berries in an exciting fruity-savoury tango."
Elsewhere up to $66.99
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Yalumba FDR1A Eden Valley Cabernet Shiraz 2013
$33.99
96 Points 5 Stars James Halliday's Wine Companion 2019. It said...
"There's a spread of this wine that is beyond the norm. It hits and flows, in a satisfying way, but when it hits what might be the finish it fans out impressively. The extra kick of flavour - you could simply call it 'quality'- that we're all hoping for but rarely receive; it's on beautiful display here..."
This is stunning wine. Rare and stylish.
Elsewhere up to $49.99
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Howard Park Western Australia 2016 Chardonnay
$31.99
2016 Howard Park Chardonnay Named in Top 10 Wines of 2017
Tyson Seltzer’s Australian & New Zealand Wines of The Year 2017. ‘The Top 10 Wines of the Year Under $60’ category.
5 stars Huon Hooke The Real Review
5 Stars 94/100 J Halliday
“The cool altitude of Mount Barrow in Great Southern unites with the refreshing south of Margaret River to create a chardonnay of fragrant elegance, driven by a refined core of delicate lemon and white peach fruit, tense yet harmonious and very long. One of the greats from Howard Park.” Tyson Stelzer
"...The fragrant and fresh bouquet heralds a fresh and inviting zesty palate, the flavours ranging through citrus and stone fruits of all kinds, oak playing a pure support role. A wine with time on its side." James Halliday Wine Companion, August 2017
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John Duval Plexus Barossa 2015 Marsanne Viognier Roussanne
$19.99
93/100 James Halliday's Wine Companion 2018
93 pts Campbell Mattinson The Wine Front June 2016. He said...
"It needs a little extra time to flesh out but this looks the goods. Will be interesting to follow its development. There's some tartness for now but there's also pulpy nectarine and melon, with green apple, chalk and spice notes aplenty. Interesting, dry textural style. Wait 6-12 months." Campbell Mattinson The Wine Front June 2016
Drinking superbly now with many a year ahead of it. As the review above said it needed that extra time. Now it is an absolute delight.
Elsewhere up to $36.99
McGuigan The Shortlist Coonawarra 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon
$25.99
Trophy Coonawarra Valley Wine of the Year China Wine Awards 2019
Gold Medal China Wine Awards 2019
5 Stars Wine Orbit
"Beautifully ripe and inviting, the bouquet shows blackcurrant, cigar, dark plum, olive and cedar characters. The palate is succulent and wonderfully expressive, delivering pristine fruit flavours together with stylish oak undertones, backed by fine, chalky tannins. The wine offers complexity and refinement with sweet core of delectable fruit notes. At its best: now to 2024" Wine Orbit, Jul 2018
A super new premium range from McGuigan, who have a reputation of doing premium wine extremely well. Lovely wine.
Elsewhere up to $34.99
McGuigan The Shortlist Barossa 2016 Shiraz
$25.99
Trophy Barossa Valley Wine of the Year China Wine Awards 2019
Gold Medal China Wine Awards 2019
5 Stars Wine Orbit
"This is sweetly fruited and wonderfully fragrant on the nose, showing black/blueberry, chocolate tart, black olive and cedar characters. The palate is richly expressed and concentrated with excellent depth of flavour backed by velvety mouthfeel and polished tannins. It is sumptuous and instantly appealing. At its best: now to 2023" Wine Orbit, Jul 2018
Like its twin this wines is a delight. a wonderful expression of a Classic Style.
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Lawson's Dry Hills Marlborough Riesling 2016
$16.99
Trophy Best Commercial White NZ International Wine Show 2018
Gold NZ International Wine Show 2018
" Attractive citrus blossom and honeysuckle bouquet with the slightest suggestion of kero and a bright racy, fresh, dry flinty taste with red apple, mandarin zest and a shimmer of juicy fruit sweetness."
Over the years this wine has been a super popular wine at Primo Vino. Always class, always with the perfect addition of a little age to make it really shine.
Elsewhere up to $22.99
Pirramimma 'Pirra' McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016
$16.99
Trophies None
Golds None
Silvers who knows...
How good is it then...As good as it gets.
Outright winner for the lovers of the smooth, rounded chocolate and rich berryfruit style, where there are spicy hints but spicy is the compliment not the main course. Here its about rich fruit and being reflected in history.
We rate this wine extremely highly, not only for its value, but its quality is simply super.
Elsewhere up to $23.99
Lawson's Dry Hills Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2018
$16.99
5 Stars Top 10 & Best Buy Cuisine Sauvignon Blanc Tasting December 2018
157 Tasted; 7 Five Star Wines. Always a national favourite this charming intense Sauvignon Blanc is a winner.
"Rich herbal and soft citrus aromas lead to a ripe summer fruit basket over flinty stones that is generous and warm-fruited with great length."
Also Silver NZIWS 2018
Elsewhere up to $22.99
Moutere Hills Nelson 2017 Chardonnay
$25.99
4 1/2 Stars Michael Cooper’s Wine Companion 2019. He said…
“The single-vineyard 2017 vintage was estate grown at Upper Moutere, hand-picked and fermented and matured for 11 months in French Oak Barrels. Pale gold, it is flashy and rich with fresh citrusy, peach flavours, toasty notes adding complexity, balanced acidity, and loads of flavour. A tight, age worthy wine, it’s worth discovering.”
The Reserve version got 5 stars and is $55.00 a bottle, we preferred this one Big Time!
Michael Cooper say’s this wine is worth discovering for $35 dollars. At this price is a steal. A great Chardonnay with peachy body, charm and immense drinkability that will cellar.
Elsewhere up to $35.99
Opawa Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2018
$15.99
Gold Medal NZ Wine of the Year 2018
Gold Medal Bob Campbell MW
Silver Medal NZIWS 2018
"Alive when first poured, there's plenty of excitement coming from the aroma spectrum though things are then more muted in the mouth. Aromas of tonic, cucumber, fresh lemon juice, green melon and lemongrass - you see what I mean... Passionfruit and cut herb come in to play in the mouth. Clean and crisp, there's no denying its refreshment factor." Q Wine
This review is not only well written it really describes the wine well. Brilliant Buying.
Tin Cottage Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2018
$14.99
New Edition of the perennial favourite.
From an Australian retail site that I thought really describes the wine, so much better than we ever could.
"Tin Cottage may be text book Marlborough in style but what it lacks in innovation it more than atones for in quality. A fun, unassuming wine filled with loads of passion fruit, pineapple and melon."
Superb Value.
Elsewhere up to $24.99
Three Miners 'Miners Right' Central Otago Pinot Gris 2018
$19.99
Trophy for Champion Pinot Gris NZIWS 2018
Gold Medal NZIWS 2018
“The bouquet hints of honeysuckle, ginger and vanilla poached pear that join white peach and spice in the beautifully textured, lightly viscous palate. Impressively focussed, just on the cusp of off dry, with beautifully balanced savoury tones.” NZIWS
Elsewhere up to $25.99
Three Miners Chinaman Stone Central Otago 2016 Gewurztraminer
$19.99
Silver Medal 2017 Bragato Wine Awards
We recently tried this wine and thought it one of the first 'Yummy Rated' discoveries of 2019. Beautifully developed in a lush, juicy style. Classic Turkish delight, a round balanced palate that screams out for you to drink another glass. The vineyard describes it very well indeed...
"Pale straw with clear hues. Aromas of Turkish delight/rose petal and lychee on the nose along with floral orange blossom, stone fruit and pink grapefruit. Sweet ripe stone fruit, lychee and melon flavours show on the palate. A dry style wine which is full bodied and mouth filling on the mid-palate sweet fruit and spice showing on the finish."
Elsewhere up to $24.99
Moutere Hills Nelson Pinot Gris 2017
$16.99
A Primo Vino Pick
A real crowd favourite. The 2017 is back to that lovely style, off-dry with aromas of pear and stone-fruits. A clean, crisp palate with flavours of white nectarine and pear. Lightly oaked with a luscious full-bodied mouth-feel and long finish.
A real gem; guaranteed to please.
Elsewhere up to $24.99
Saint Clair Marlborough Pioneer Block 9 Big John Riesling 2017
$19.99
Blue Gold Medal Sydney International Wine Competition 2018
Gold Medal Best in Category Decanter World Wine Awards 2017
Gold Medal Sydney International Wine Competition 2017
Always one of the top medium Rieslings, also a wine that very much goes under the radar. Grapefruit blossom, mandarin and lime zest with a mineral note are key elements of the nose and the palate. An expressive delight.
Fresh citrus and clover honey flavours explode on the palate. It's residual sugar gives a lovely sweetness on the mid palate, as with all great medium Riesling the finish is dry.
Elsewhere up to $26.99
Champagne Bollinger NV 1.5 litre Magnum
$199.99
Think Big Bolly
One of the World’s Greatest Champagnes. Prestigious and renowned for its full, lush yeasty style. It is great Champagne in everyone’s book. It is the top echelon of Champagnes and deservedly so.
Something to impress; something to enjoy; something special..
In a Gift Box
Champagne Bollinger La Grande Annee 2007
$199.99
Huge reviews; Massive Reputation.
La Grande Annee is to Bollinger what Dom Perignon is to Moet and Cristal is to Louis Roederer.
It is the top of the pops; the peak of their achievements. Highly collectable; limited and beautifully packaged. Made in only the very Best years.
Elsewhere up to $259.99 in a Presentation Gift Box
Champagne Bollinger NV Gift Boxed
$96.99
Gold NZ International Wine Show 2018. They said...
Deeply savoury on the nose and mellow and savoury on the palate, with tiny bubbles, touches of vanilla and peach, a crisp dry finish and a malty arc emerging as the delicious taste lingers."
Elsewhere up to $129.99 in a Gift Box
Champagne Ayala Rose Brut Majeur NV
$79.99
Ayala's Rose' Brut is a stunner dry and racy. Slick and charming. A beautiful representation of a classic.
Elsewhere up to $113.99
Champagne Ayala Brut Majeur NV
$69.99
Gold NZ International Wine Show 2018 & 2016
92 Pts James Suckling. He said...
"Ayala is looking very good and offers some genuine depth and complexity for this entry-level pinot-dominant blend, driving impressive concentration into a savory and defined style. On the palate, this offers up dried-red-cherry fruits, gentle spices and smooth, zesty bite. It finishes with precise, nutty tannin." James Suckling
Elsewhere up to $89.99
Pirramimma Eight Carat Sparkling Shiraz NV
$19.99
Gold Medal NZ International Wine Show 2015
Gold AWC Vienna 2015 International Wine Challenge
Gold AWC Vienna 2016 International Wine Challenge
Made by Pirrimamma this is a little beauty.
"Perfumed with heady framboise and full of raspberry and cherry with hints of mocha, chocolate, cake spice and pepper, its luscious yet is quiveringly dry." NZIWS
Back and beautiful. One of the best balanced and lovely Sparkling Shiraz' out there. No heavy Shiraz in a bottle here. All class and balance.
Elsewhere up to $26.99 Gift Wrapped with Chocolates.
Three Miners Central Otago 'Rocker Box' Pinot Noir Rose 2018
$19.99
Gold Medal NZ International Wine Show 2018. They said….
“From Earnscleugh in the deep south, this has aromas of plums and cherries and the taste is dry, crisp, tangy and lively with vibrant fruit offset by a soft vinous flow.”
Elsewhere up to $25.99
Anchor Bay Nelson Pinot Noir 2017
$13.99
To quote an old wine industry line: "Pinot Noir this good should never be this inexpensive."
We had the pleasure of trying a set of wines recently. The last two wines were Pinot Noir's. The seconds cost price was almost triple the firsts. You guessed it; the first one was the star. Yes it was lighter and yes unlike the second one it wasn't from Central Otago and have a bag of really top medals.
Colour: Bright, ruby red.
Nose: Loads of cherry and plum
Palate: Rounded, soft, elegant and smooth. Sweet plums and cherries with chocolate and vanilla notes in the back ground. Very charming and inviting.
As a hint, over these hot days slightly chill it; you'll be delighted.
With over our 20 plus years in business Pinot Noirs this good at this price are a rarity. A lighter Pinot Noir that is beautifully formed. It was bound for Australia. Their loss, is our gain.
Elsewhere up to $21.99 Aus
Saint Clair Block 17 Gimblett Gravels Merlot
$21.99
Gold Medal Mondial du Merlot 2018
Trophy & Gold Medal New Zealand Royal Easter Wine Show 2018
5 Stars Michael Cooper 2018
5 Stars Raymond Chan 2018
"...Delicious young, it is fragrant and vibrantly fruity, with very generous plum, blackcurrant, red-berry and spice flavours, gentle tannins, and a very harmonious, rich, finish. Forward in it's appeal, it's likely to be at its best 2019+" Michael Cooper
We could not agree more. This is a stunner.
Elsewhere up to $37.99
Little X Hawkes Bay Syrah 2014
$16.99
A Super New Syrah made by Tim Adams, part of the Astrolabe team for many a year. This is his new venture, small batches, made with love. This is a Little x; the really flash stuff will be Big X.
4 Stars Raymond Chan, December 2018
90/100 Cameron Douglas MS, December 2018
"Pepper and berries and cherries and all things merries. This is a cracker of a syrah with a ripe core of black fruits, violets, buckets of spice and a hint of cocoa. Made by Tim Adams from a small parcel of fruit from a vineyard located in the sun-trap of Ohiti Road AND, it’s bottled unfined and un-filtered. Vege, vegan and coeliac friendly. So in his words “No one was upset by the production of this wine”. The only thing that makes me mildly upset is that there’s not more of it around. Get it while you can." Yvonne Lorkin Canvas 2018
Elsewhere up to $23.99
Darling Cellars Cinful South African Cinsault
$14.99
A treat from the makers of the Chocoholic Pinotage. Made from one of the two parent grapes of Pinotage, a cross of Pinot Noir and Cinsault. Texturally smooth and on the line between light and medium. Hints of spice wrapped around cherry, plum fruit.
Its age gives it extra lushness, like its sister wine full of character and drinkability. A rare opportunity to try something a little left field.
Elsewhere up to $33.99
Box 1 The White Way
$215.88
5 Lawson's Dry Hills Marlborough 2018 Sauvignon Blanc
4 Three Miners 'Miners Right' Central Otago Pinot Gris 2018
3 Lawson's Dry Hills Marlborough 2016 Riesling
Elsewhere up to $287.88
Box 2 Kiwi Connection
$238.88
3 Lawson's Dry Hills Marlborough 2018 Sauvignon Blanc
3 Three Miners 'Miners Right' Central Otago Pinot Gris 2018
2 Three Miners Central Otago 'Rocker Box' Pinot Noir Rose 2018
4 Saint Clair Block 17 Gimblett Gravels Merlot
Elsewhere up to $350.88
Box 3 The Traditional Pair
$203.88
6 Lawson's Dry Hills Marlborough 2018 Sauvignon Blanc
6 Pirramimma 'Pirra' 2016 McLaren Vale Shiraz
Elsewhere up to $281.88
Box 4 A Pair of Three Miners
$239.88
6 Three Miners 'Miners Right' Central Otago Pinot Gris 2018
6 Three Miners Central Otago 'Rocker Box' Pinot Noir Rose 2018
Elsewhere up to $311.88
Box 5 A Little Flash
$211.88
4 Anchor Bay Nelson Pinot Noir 2017
4 Saint Clair Block 17 Gimblett Gravels Merlot
4 Pirramimma 'Pirra' 2016 McLaren Vale Shiraz
Elsewhere up to $335.88
Box 1 White's all 4
$261.88
4 Lawson's Dry Hills Marlborough 2018 Sauvignon Blanc
4 Howard Park Western Australia 2016 Chardonnay
2 Lawson's Dry Hills Marlborough 2016 Riesling
2 John Duval Plexus Barossa 2015 Marsanne Viognier Roussanne
Elsewhere up to $431.88
Box 2 Aussie Master Class
$266.88
5 Pirramimma 'Pirra' 2016 McLaren Vale Shiraz
4 McGuigan The Shortlist Barossa 2016 Shiraz
3 McGuigan The Shortlist Coonawarra 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon
Elsewhere up to $364.88
Box 3 From 2 Great Nations
$287.88
4 Lawson's Dry Hills Marlborough 2018 Sauvignon Blanc
3 Howard Park Western Australia 2016 Chardonnay
3 McGuigan The Shortlist Barossa 2016 Shiraz
2 McGuigan The Shortlist Coonawarra 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon
Elsewhere up to $431.88
Box 4 The Traditional Pair
$203.88
6 Lawson's Dry Hills Marlborough 2018 Sauvignon Blanc
6 Pirramimma 'Pirra' 2016 McLaren Vale Shiraz
Elsewhere up to $281.88
Box 5 Aussie's in White Hit 6
$149.94
3 Howard Park Western Australia 2016 Chardonnay
3 John Duval Plexus Barossa 2015 Marsanne Viognier Roussanne
Elsewhere up to $275.94
