New wines for starting a new month !!

Outstanding quality of Gimblett Gravels wines reaffirmed in Hong Kong - a Bordeaux blend taste off between Gimblett Gravels & 1st Growth Bordeaux. Read more

New brand:

Te Awa – “River of God”

A single estate vineyard nestled in the heart of the Gimblett Gravels wine growing region in Hawkes Bay, NZ.

The full Maori name given to the site is Te Awa o Te Atua which means ‘River of God’, a reference to the mysterious subterranean streams over which the vineyards are situated and from which the wines draw their exquisite, yet subtle characteristics. The quality comes from the free draining soil which consistently produces high quality fruit. Read more

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A worthy mention of its Left Field Merlot Malbec 2009 winning Blue Gold at Sydney Int’l 2011 & Trophy Champion at Air New Zealand Wine Awards 2010, just a few of its awards. See the range here
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New Wines:

Bird in Hand Pinot Rose 2011

Varietal aromas include lifted strawberries and sweet fruit. Clean, intense strawberry and cherry flavours are enhanced by crisp acid and a long, clean finish.

Top Accolade of Red 5 Stars Winery ~ James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2011

Kanonkop Kadette Pinotage Rose 2010

Is made in a dry style from 100% Pinotage grapes. A light bodied wine with aromatic raspberry and cherry flavours. Long finishes with sufficient structure make this a good food wine as well. Drink by itself or serve with light funky styled food dishes.
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Martinborough Chardonnay 2009

A classic wine full of ripe grapefruit and roasted nut aromas with spicy oak and mineral notes intertwining on the nose. Careful use of oak has created a wine that is finely grained and focused yet shows power and depth of flavour. This Chardonnay is rich and full bodied whilst remaining balanced and elegant. Drink well in its youth but will reward those that have the patience to cellar it.

          4 ½ Stars ~ Winestate Magazine, Volume 34, 2011
          91 points & 4 Stars ~ Bob Campbell Review, 2011

Martinborough Pinot Gris 2009

Rich and harmonious with aromas of ripe pear and spice flavours, with floral notes in the background. Made in the Alsatian style, where texture is the key element, this wine shows mouth-filling richness and smoothness on the palate that is well balanced by its phenolic weight and ripeness. A small amount of residual sugar (9.5g/L) balances the lovely textural elements of this wine.

          90 points & 4 Stars ~ Bob Campbell Review, 2011

Martinborough Sauvignon Blanc 2010

Exhibits perfumed aromas of passionfruit and guava with tropical and vanilla notes of passionfruit and guava with tropical and vanilla notes on the nose. On the palate the ripe fruit character is beautifully balanced against creamy notes from the barrel fermentation portion creating a harmonious and balanced wine with great length and texture.

          3 ½ Stars ~ Winestate Magazine, Volume 34, 2011
          90 points ~ Bob Campbell Review, 2011
          90 Points ~ Wine Spectator

Mills Reef Reserve Merlot 2009

This rich and opulent full-bodied Merlot exudes intense plum, coffee, dark chocolate and leather flavours. The palate is perfectly balanced with ripe supple tannins and fine acidity, yielding a smooth warmly textured wine with a lengthy silky finish.

4 1/2 Stars ~ Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier 2011
          4 Stars ~ Bob Campbell Top 100 New Releases 2009

Mills Reef Merlot Cabernet 2009

81% Merlot and 19% Cabernet Sauvignon. Ruby-coloured red blend and a fruit-driven off-dry style with blackberry and plum flavours, Note of mocha and spice, supple tannins and a silky smooth texture.

5 Stars, Best Buy & Top Tip ~ Tizwines.com Dec 2010
          Silver Medal ~ Air New Zealand Wine Awards 2009

Villiera Traditional Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc 2010

Fermented in French Oak barrels (50% new) for 4 months. A powerfully structured wine with obvious tropical fruits character and hints of citrus and pineapple.

Bronze Medal ~ International Wine Challenge 2011

Villiera Gewurztraminer 2010

Aromatic with intense lychee character with floral and rose petal undertones. The palate is soft, rich and well balanced with a slightly off-dry finish.