Kingston Estate (Clare Valley) 2022 Merlot

Another delicious offering from our friends at Kingston Estate. This is a merlot that has picked up many awards over the years:

GOLD 2021 Mundus Vini Spring Tasting (2019 Vintage)
GOLD 2019 Royal Adelaide Wine Show (2018 Vintage)
GOLD 2019 Sydney International Wine Show (2017 Vintage)

Bouquet of lifted fruit aromas of blackberry and plum, with subtle notes of vanilla and spice.
Medium to full bodied palate  with lingering dark fruits. Soft tannins provide pleasing length and a soft finish.
Pair with Grilled meats and cheese.

Kingston Estate (Clare Valley) 2022 Shiraz

20 Gold Medals over the last 10 vintages!

The ever popular Kingston flagship Estate Shiraz is back with a brand new vintage.

Clare Valley vineyards yielded the fruit for this Shiraz. The unique combination of geography, geology and climate is synonymous for producing high quality wines. Lifted red currant and dark plum aromas, accompanied by subtle vanillin and spice. Delightful juicy fruit characters follow onto the palate and combine harmoniously with smooth tannins. The resulting wine is generous with a long persistent finish.

Pair with barbecued meats and chargrilled vegetables.

Kingston Estate (Riverland) 2016 Echelon Petit Verdot

Kopu (Hawkes Bay) 2020 Syrah

90 Points - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
"Black Doris plum, blueberry, floral and subtle spice aromas a soothing palate delivering medium- full-bodied weight and silky flow. Harmonious and charming with plenty of tasty flavours." Sam Kim

Kōpū Hawke's Bay Syrah is a beautifully handcrafted wine with elegance, style and texture. Dark purple in colour, it shows sweet violet aromas on the nose and just a hint of spice. Dark fruit flavours are on display on the palate, with supple tannins and a savoury finish. 

Kopu (Hawles Bay) 2021 Merlot

Unleash the Dawn with Kōpū Hawke's Bay Merlot: Elegance in Every Sip

Dive into a vibrant tapestry of flavor with Kōpū Hawke's Bay Merlot, a handcrafted masterpiece where rich dark berries dance with fragrant florals. Taste juicy red plum and a touch of vanilla swirling across your palate, leading to a smooth, supple finish that lingers long after the last sip.

Lawson's Dry Hills (Marlborough) 2021 Pinot Noir

4 Stars - Cuisine Magazine
Produced from our own Waihopai Valley vineyard and the adjacent Barnsley vineyard, these two sites grow beautiful parcels of fruit that produce expressive wines with depth and finesse. This Pinot Noir is richly aromatic, showing ripe red berry and cherry characters, complemented by sweet, spicy oak notes. The palate is opulent with soft ripe tannins and great concentration that together produce a powerful, elegant wine.

Los Arboles (Argentina) 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon

Los Árboles is a range of young wines produced by Navarro Correas of Mendoza. These wines are always expressive of their variety with a particularly smooth character and expressive aromas. The name is inspired by the guardian poplars that shelter the vineyards from the strong winds coming from the Andes mountains.

This is an outstanding Cabernet Sauvignon which typifies the incredible value-for-money on offer from the Mendoza region. Aromas and flavors that evoke red and black fruits combined with mild spicy notes. A moderately intense wine with soft tannins.

Luna Estate (Martinborough) 2022 Pinot Noir

Champion Pinot Noir Trophy - New World Wine Awards 2024
Gold Medal - New World Wine Awards 2024
95 Points -  New World Wine Awards 2024
93 Points & 5 Stars - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit (June 2023)
92 Points - Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier (June 2023)

This award-winning Pinot Noir from Luna Estate is a true gem.  With its vibrant fruit flavors, elegant aromas, and silky smooth finish, it's a must-try for any Pinot Noir lover.  A true champion!

Main Divide (Canterbury) 2022 Pinot Noir

94 Points - James Suckling jamessuckling.com
"Very fresh with sliced strawberries, hazelnut, cappuccino, and biscuit character yet always subtle. Medium to full body, fine tannins and a nice acid background running through the wine."

Winery note
"Upon release it has a bright ruby hue. The nose is soft and inviting, slowly unfurling with nuances of tamarillo, pomegranate and gogi berry, interlaced with touches of vanilla, woodsmoke, lavender and an earthy, savoury underlay. The palate is sweetly fruited and supple, with plush polished tannins and a ripe, spice driven mouthfeel. An ethereal and elegant wine, coupled with a rounded body and splash of refreshing acidity that provides harmony and length, flowing perfectly through to its long, rewarding finish."

Main Divide (Waipara) 2022 Merlot Cabernet

Mansalto (Italy) 2020 Castello Rapale Toscana

Gold Medal - San Francisco International Wine Competition (2018 Vintage)
93 Points - Luca Maroni (2018 Vintage)
88 Points - Wine Enthusiast (2018 Vintage)

60% Cabernet Sauvignon – 20% Merlot – 20% Sangiovese

Hand picked at perfect ripeness. Varieties are fermented separately into thermoregulated stainless steel tanks with a maceration period of 20-25 days. Once pressed and racked, they age for 12-18 months in French barrels and tonneaux before being blended and bottled on site.

Mansalto (Italy) 2020 Stroncoli Toscana

40% Sangiovese, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc, 10% Merlot.

Hand picked at perfect ripeness. Varieties are fermented separately into thermoregulated stainless steel tanks with a maceration period of 20-28 days. Once pressed and racked, they age for 12 months in French barrels, tonneaux and 35 hL casks before being blended and bottled on site. Deep ruby red color with a large shine. Red fruits in spirits, cherry alternating with floral notes like violet macerated in alcohol. Notes of vanilla and nutmeg. Closure with hints of licorice, galestro and graphite. Slight almond note that follows a soft tannin. Good and long persistence. Retro-olfactory notes of red fruits and spices.

Mansalto La commenda (Italy) 2021 Chianti DOCG

91 points - James Suckling (2018 vintage)
91 points - Luca Maroni (2018 Vintage)
88 points - Wine Enthusiast (2018 vintage)

Taken over in 2012 by a group of young winemakers with a passion for the traditions of Chianti production. Made using modern techniques and in a sustainable manner, this wine is aged in concrete for 9 month and forgoes any oak treatment.

Classic Chianti palate showing Red fruit character, bright acidity and savoury notes of tomato leaf and earthy spices.

The perfect partner to cured meats and strong cheeses
 

Mariluna (Spain) 2022 Tempranillo Organic

92 Points - International Wine Report
90 Points - James Suckling

Pretty, serious, vegan and organic. Mariluna is part of Winesales' new Spanish collection. The silky soft, Mariluna was a hit in the tasting room.

From within the Valencia growing region. A blend of 85% Tempranillo 15% Bobal. Age of the vines: 40 years. Grown in deep soils with high red clay content.

A medium-deep, bright, clean, rubi-red colour with purple hues. Nice ripe fruit on the nose with a a touch of cacao, toasty notes and sweet spices. It is fresh and elegant with good structure on the palate, pleasant and silky with well integrated acidity and a pleasant aftertaste.

Perfect for a late summer barbie.

Martinborough Vineyard (Martinborough) 2022 Te Tera Pinot Noir

93 Points - Cameron Douglas, MS

One of the most popular 2nd tier Pinots around. Worth every cent and always over delivers.

Winery notes
"Te Tera vineyards typically range from 8 – 23 years old and are located within the premium Martinborough growing appellation. Te Tera literally translates from Maori as "The Other.” These wines embody a more youthful, approachable style

Martins Pick Up (Sth Australia) 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon

This label is produced  by a highly awarded and family owned winery, with over 150 years legacy based in the Barossa. This South Australia label is popular in the US and the UK.

Named after the original pickup truck, that used to come to deliver wine to the locals. A deliciously smooth Shiraz filled with generous fruit flavors, dark chocolate, cherry, and red raspberry tones. Blueberry aromatics are complemented by a hint of white pepper spiciness and floral tones of violets.

Maroon in colour with bright purple hues. Classic Cabernet Sauvignon aromas of blackcurrant, leafiness and sweet jubes with dusty spice notes. A generous and rich wine, the palate is round and soft showing dark fruit, plum and wild berry flavours with silky tannins.

Martins Pick Up (Sth Australia) 2022 Shiraz

This label is produced  by a highly awarded and family owned winery, with over 150 years legacy based in the Barossa. This South Australia label is popular in the US and the UK.

Named after the original pickup truck, that used to come to deliver wine to the locals. A deliciously smooth Shiraz filled with generous fruit flavors, dark chocolate, cherry, and red raspberry tones. Blueberry aromatics are complemented by a hint of white pepper spiciness and floral tones of violets.

Crimson red in colour with purple hues. Concentrated plum and spice aromas are supported with subtle vanillan oak. A medium bodied wine with flavours of juicy ripe cherries, red currants and hints of spicy oak combine together with soft tannins to give a lingering succulent finish to the palate.

Matahiwi (Wairarapa) 2021 Holly South Series Pinot Noir

Gold Medal and Trophy for the Wairarapa - IWC
Gold by NZ International Wine Show
95 Points - Cameron Douglas, MS
94 Points - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
93 Points - James Suckling
Silver Medal - Decanter Magazine
Top Ten NZ Pinot Noir Listing - Wine Folio

The 2021 Holly South Series Pinot Noir ripples with elegance and finesse reflecting the warm growing season experienced throughout the Wairarapa region. Bold aromatic expressions of wild flower, red berries, spice and herb give way to a fresh palate with generous length and graceful oak.

Matahiwi Estate (Wairarapa) 2022 Pinot Noir

Gold Medal and Best Value - CWSA
93 Points - Cam Douglas
Platinum Medal - Texsom International Wine Awards (2021 vintage)
93 Points - Wine Orbit (2021 vintage)

Some Pinot is truly overpriced and does not represent value for money. this is NOT one of those, in fact it is the exact opposite. Trust us, this is great value for money!
This attractive, soft Pinot Noir shows red berry, dark plum and cherry flavours with fragrant fresh hay and savoury oak characters. On the palate, it is soft and round, with a hint of spicy smoky oak and a long finish.

Matahiwi Holly (Wairarapa) 2020 Pinot Noir

94 Points - Cameron Douglas MS
94 Points - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
Silver Medal - IWC

Masterfully Crafted: The Matahiwi Holly 2020 Pinot Noir is crafted from the estate's finest grapes, showcasing the elegance and finesse of a warm Wairarapa season.

Expect a captivating bouquet bursting with notes of wild flowers, red berries, and a touch of spice. The palate is smooth and inviting, offering a beautiful balance of fruit with a touch of oak, leading to a lingering, satisfying finish.

This meticulously produced Pinot Noir is a standout selection, perfect for enjoying now or cellaring for later development. As part of the reserve range, the Holly Pinot Noir is produced in small quantities. Secure yours today and experience a truly exceptional wine.

Maude (Central Otago) 2023 EMW Pinot Noir

Winery description

"A celebration of two blocks of mature Pinot Noir from the Mt Maude Vineyard. As the name suggests, the blocks face opposite directions. Made in a different style - 100% whole cluster, clone 10-5, often only one pigaege during the ferment - definitely a unique winemaking twist on Pinot production. A bewitching perfume, paler in colour yet full, luscious and complex. Love it or hate it, this Pinot Noir certainly creates some debate."

Complex heady aromas / truffle / violet / mushroom / richness & depth / subtle tannins / seamless

Vine age at harvest: 27 years

Maude (Otago) 2023 Pinot Noir

Listed in the 2019 Fine Wines of New Zealand list

Winer Note:
Maude’s Pinot Noir combines fruit from 5 sub–regions within Central Otago, each region contributed uniquely to the blend. Fermented very traditionally in open topped tanks, hand plunged, indigenous yeasts with a portion of whole bunch in each fermenter to create complexity. A month on skins for tannin development prior to gentle pressing through our basket press, then maturation in French oak barriques for 10 months before bottling. The result; a complex dark and brooding wine with aromas and flavours of black fruits, violets and wild thyme. 

Blackcurrant, bramble, dark cherry, plum, smoke, velvet. A savoury and structural expression of Central Otago Pinot Noir where precision and detail replace volume and mass."

McGuigan Gold Label (Sth Eastern Aus) 2022 Merlot

This Gold Label Merlot from McGuigan Wines is a real treat.  With its rich fruit flavors, smooth tannins, and elegant finish, it's a step up from your average weeknight red.

McGuigan Gold Label (Sth Eastern Aus) 2022 Shiraz

4 Stars - Sam Kim Wine Orbit

Craving a Shiraz that's a little bit special? Crafted with the same expertise that's earned McGuigan countless accolades, this Gold Label Shiraz hits all the right notes: rich berry flavors, a touch of spice, and a velvety smooth finish.  It's the perfect way to elevate any occasion, from a casual dinner to a full-blown celebration.  Go for gold!