the Dida`s Story

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the Dida`s Story

the Dida’s Story
Where did our name come from? ‘Dida’
is Croatian for grandfather, with the
Dida’s stores a tribute to the vision and
determination of our grandfather, Josef,
who founded the original Glengarry back
in the 1940s.
The Balkans region has a long and
battle-scarred history; after WWI, a young
Josef Jakicevich decided to look for a new
life, travelling by boat to New Zealand to
work as a stonemason. When he stepped
off the gangway in Auckland his sole possession was the handful of change in his
pocket, his English was rudimentary and
he had no more than a passing knowledge
of the country that was to shape the rest
of his life. He was 20.
By working with fierce determination,
Josef managed to save enough money to
buy 10 acres in West Auckland’s Glengarry Road in Oratia. There he planted
a vineyard, setting the foundation for a
thriving and enduring family business.
In 1948 Josef was granted one of the fi rst
two wine-resellers’ licences issued in
Auckland, which he applied to the greengrocery he had previously opened at the
corner of Jervois Road and Blake Street.
That address became the very fi rst
Glengarry wine store, and also where the
fi rst Dida’s Wine Lounge was launched.
From the opening of the greengrocery
doors to the establishment of the fi rst
Dida’s in June 2005 is a lengthy 65 years
involving four generations of the Jakicevich family, much of it devoted to the
development of the still family-owned
and operated Glengarry business.
The changes in the way New Zealanders buy and consume wine has changed
dramatically in that time, and we’ve
adhered to Dida’s principles and pioneering spirit, anticipating and embracing
change wherever we can to ensure we
continue to bring the latest and the best
directly to our ever-growing band of loyal
wine enthusiasts. The Dida’s concept has
grown from that ethos. Witnessing the
effects of more and more Kiwis expanding
both their vinous and culinary horizons,
we saw an opportunity to use the skills
we’ve learned in wine retail, combined
with the relationships we’ve established
in the best food and wine regions in the
world, to deliver an experience where high
quality wines meet their culinary match.
At Dida’s we utilise the fantastic ingredients we are able to source and, via our
own kitchen, turn them into tempting
dishes to complement our carefully constructed winelist. And it is in the Dida’s
Wine Lounge that you’ll find the family
photos, including those of a quiet, industrious trailblazer called Josef, known to
us as Dida, without whom no stone would
have been laid, nor a glass of wine raised.
we’ve opened
the doors to
our cellars
now you can select a
bottle of wine directly
from our cellar and enjoy
it here in the wine lounge
for only $25 extra on top
of the retail price
300 years of Glass Tradition
we serve all our wines
in eisch glassware
The Eisch family have been tinkering with glass for over 300 years, and are
well-known for their artistic and innovative products. Their cutting-edge approach means they aim to reinvent themselves with each new generation. At the
same time, they recognise the value of their heritage and continue to be inspired
by the works of glass artist Erwin Eisch, the eldest son of founder Valentin
Eisch and a pioneer of the international Studio Glass movement.
Dida's Wine Lounge and Tapas
Glass
Bottle
(150 ml)
NV
J Lassalle Preference
Champagne
France
$25.00
$120.00
$28.00
$138.00
$19.00
$95.00
$12.00
$53.00
$12.00
$57.00
$8.00
$33.00
$29.00
$138.00
$12.00
$53.00
$9.00
$40.00
$17.00
$79.00
$14.00
$63.00
$10.00
$50.00
$9.00
$40.00
$13.00
$58.00
$12.00
$53.00
$11.00
$49.00
A delicate, fruit-driven expression, 70% of this release is the 2008 vintage, the balance
the 2007 vintage, the cépage 60% Pinot Meunier, 20% Pinot Noir and 20%
Chardonnay.
NV
Pol Roger Brut Reserve
Champagne
France
This poised and aristocratic champagne delivers layer upon layer of exquisitely
balanced flavour and texture, the richly lush fruit and toast defined by precise,
refreshing citrus and acid.
NV
Drappier Carte Blanche
Champagne
France
The Drappier house is wonderous value, its sheer quality flying right under most radars.
An explosive, rich and toasty nose emanates from the fresh, creamy palate.
NV
Allan Scott CecIlia Reserve Brut
Marlborough
New Zealand
The Chardonnay fruit provides the elegance, the Pinot Noir the depth. A silky and subtle
sparkler with a smartly tart palate and creamy mouthfeel.
NV
Santa Margherita Prosecco DOCG
Veneto
Italy
Santa Margherita lead the way with their smart Proseccos. Delicately aromatic and
utterly charming, their DOCG is dry in style, with an elegant mineral edge.
NV
Perelada Brut Reserva
Penedes
Spain
This is an A-lister Spanish sparkler, the smoky minerality of the citrus fruit lending an
aristocracy that's hard to go past. Lively, zesty, slightly floral, and deliciously dry.
2010
Domaine Bellene Savigny
Burgundy
Instantly appealing white Burgundy. Pale, bright straw-yellow.
nutmeg, coconut and vanillin oak.
2014
Seguinot Bordet Petit Chablis
Chablis
France
Aromas of peach,
France
Fresh, vibrant and richly flavoured, the refined palate is distinguished by crisp apple
flavours and fresh, tingling mineral notes.
2013
Growers Mark 'Tansley Rd' Oaked
Gisborne
New Zealand
Enticing tropical fruit and nuanced with butterscotch, you’ll be loving this. Rich, ripe and
elegantly integrated, it signs out on a cleansing citrus note.
2015
Nga Waka Home Block Chardonnay
Martinborough New Zealand
A single vineyard wine produced off mature vines originally planted back in 1988. A
thoroughbred.
2014
Akarua Chardonnay
Central Otago New Zealand
Bright cherry. A full bodied wine showing citrus and tropical aromas. Citrus and
stonefruit flavours are enhanced with delicate oak characters.
2015
Jules Taylor Sauvignon Blanc
Marlborough
New Zealand
With vibrant aromas of fresh, sweet herbs and a good squeeze of citrus, the 2015 is a
beautifully polished wine with a zesty mineraledged finish. Marlborough in a bottle.
2015
Waipara Hills Sauvignon Blanc
Marlborough
New Zealand
Sourced from Marlborough's Wairau and Awatere Valleys, this is an expertly realised
Sauvignon, the lifted aromas of tropical fruit brushed with citrus nuances and
herbaceous characters.
2014
Matawhero 'Church House' Chenin
Gisborne
New Zealand
The Church House range uses small, unique parcels of fruit from exciting Riversun
clones. Aromatic notes of citrus, florals and orange and well-judged acidity complement
the stonefruit flavours.
2015
Jules Taylor Merlot Rose
Gisborne
New Zealand
Fresh, lively strawberries and raspberries with a hint of spice, a pannier of pleasure. Yet
another glass of Jules Taylor genius.
2014
Riotor Cote Du Provence Rose
Provence
France
The pale colour belies the wine's weighty presence, its plump richness and fleshy
juiciness tempered by fresh acid and a spray of tingling citrus. Our top-selling rosé.
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Glass
Bottle
(150 ml)
2014
Mud House Mound Riesling
Marlborough
New Zealand
$12.00
$53.00
$12.00
$53.00
$14.00
$63.00
$12.00
$53.00
$12.00
$53.00
$10.00
$44.00
$9.00
$40.00
$11.00
$48.00
$12.00
$54.00
$13.00
$58.00
$16.00
$76.00
$17.00
$79.00
$17.00
$79.00
$17.00
$79.00
$10.00
$45.00
The front palate shows bright citrus notes which give way to full flavours of nectarine
and honeysuckle. A touch of minerality on the finish ties together the lime juice acidity
and slight sweetness.
2015
Matawhero Gewurztraminer
Gisborne
New Zealand
An exotically scented nose of rose petal, lychee, spice and ginger. The palate follows it
up with vibrant, spice-infused flavours, rich textures and a slightly sweet finish.
2014
Luscio Lusco Albarino
Rias Baixas
Spain
A sublime expression of the white Albariño grape offering rich, smoky, mineral-tinged
aromatics and a palate of crisp, creamy apricot and white peach characters, subtle
herbal notes and spicy nuances.
2014
Gisselbrecht Pinot Gris
Alsace
France
Consistently our biggest-selling Pinot Gris. Entry level this medium-sweet expression
might be, but it delivers, nonetheless, superbly rich and spicy restraint and delicacy.
2015
Jules Taylor Pinot Gris
Marlborough
New Zealand
Yip, she's a big style wine, deliberately so, and we are all the better for it. Luscious,
layered and thickly textured, it's a rewarding wine.
2014
Mont Redon Cote Du Rhone Reserve
Rhone
France
Mont-Redon's reserve Côtes du Rhône is an exuberantly rustic blend of Grenache,
Cinsault and Syrah fruit, robust yet still refined, offering more complexity and sinewy
succulence than you'd expect.
2013
Xyzin Old Vine Zinfandel
United States
The aromatics vivid raspberry, crushed cherry and red currant, beckoning invitingly to a
rich, bright, lively palate. A kiss of spice and a juicy sign-off leave you reaching for
another glass.
2014
Finca Cuco Grenache & Carignan
Rioja
Spain
Carignan, Grenache and Syrah. Hand harvested, traditionally fermented and aged for
only a short period in oak, this evokes bright red fruits and dried herbs with perfect
balance and an innate charm.
2013
Grant Burge Hillcot Merlot
Barossa
Australia
Made from 100% Barossa fruit, its refined and generous flavours are enhanced by
nuances of spice, mocha and vanilla, and a fine-grained tannin structure.
2015
Rua Pinot Noir
Akarua's drink-now model is highly user-friendly, notes of cherries, berries, violets and
rosewater wafting in its wake as it travels the Silk Road with its bundle of spice.
2013
Jackson Vintage Widow Pinot Noir
Marlborough
New Zealand
Concentrated aromas of red and black forest fruits dominate combined with dried herbs
and spicy cedar notes. To taste, the flavour profile is, rich and ripe without losing
precise pinot noir detail.
2014
Mud House Dambuster Pinot Noir
Vibrant with forward fruit that continues the length of the palate, structured by integrated
juicy acidity, sweet savoury oak and fine silky tannins.
2014
Jules Taylor Pinot Noir
Marlborough
New Zealand
The wild fermentation along with extended lees maturation in barrel have added
complexity and texture to the lovely bright red fruit characters gracing the balanced
palate.
2014
Nga Waka Pinot Noir
Rich and elegant, evoking beautifully the unique character of its Martinborough terroir.
2014
Pasqua Lapaccio Primitivo Igt
Veneto
Italy
Using the full bodied, richly flavoured indigenous red Primitivo grape, it is typical of their
entire range, well crafted yet moderately priced.
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Glass
Bottle
(150 ml)
2013
Pasqua Romeo & Juliet Passimento
Veneto
Italy
$10.00
$47.00
$8.00
$34.00
$13.00
$59.00
$12.00
$53.00
$17.00
$79.00
$19.00
$95.00
$9.00
$40.00
$11.00
$50.00
$10.00
$38.00
$15.00
$57.00
Made in tribute to Verona and to a legendary love, this soft and spicy, velvety red is
made from grapes pre-dried in wooden trays.
2013
Illuminati Riparosso Montepulciano
Italy
Top vineyard sites yield expressive, savoury fruit with a little spice thrown in for good
measure, the wine perfectly poised, with just the right amount of fruity, gentle tannins
and lively acidity.
2013
Kilikanoon 'Killermans Run' Shiraz
South Australia Australia
Elegantly styled, poised and complex, the ripe plum and mocha aromas supported by
spice and oak, the generous palate complemented by mellow tannins and a long finish.
2013
Hardy's Tintara Cabernet
Mclaren Vale
Australia
A rich and stylish McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon. Sweet fruit flavours of dark
berries intertwined with chocolate, mint and French oak.
2013
Grant Burge Filsell Shiraz
Barossa
Australia
The deep colour reflects the intense palate of ripe fruit flavours, seamlessly melded with
sweet spice notes, silky tannins and balancing acidity. Grows in the glass.
2014
Brookfields Hillside Syrah
Hawkes Bay
New Zealand
Sweet, spicy, intensely flavoured fruit, languid notes of liquorice and pepper, a hint of
toast on a bed of oak.
2013
Domaine Paul Mas Estate Cabernet
Languedoc
France
Concentrated flavours, then, with their juicy intensity let loose on a palate of soft,
rounded fullness. Ripe, rich and ready to go.
2013
Cepa 21 Hito 13
Ribera Del
Spain
The third generation of the Moro family have sidestepped the old world charm to create
a modern style vino with Tempranillo fruit and new American oak. Fruit-driven, silky,
seductive.
2009
Deen De Bortoli Bot Sem (375ml)
New South
Australia
Light golden colour. Echoes of citrus, peach, pear, nectarine and honey with attractive
oak aroma’s. A vibrant mouthfeel of stone fruits, citrus, a twist of caramel and subtle oak
interplay.
2010
Castelnau De Suduiraut (375ml)
Bordeaux
France
Spicy mandarin, apricot and butterscotch notes herald an opulent, creamy palate and
just the right degree of acidity.
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Sherry
From Spain, this fortified wine is made from white grapes - primarily Palomino and Pedro
Ximénez - and can be very dry 'Fino' to very sweet 'Pedro Ximénez'. As with France's Champagne
regulations, Spanish law dictates that to be labelled Sherry, it must come from within the Jerez, El
Puerto, Sanlúcar triangle. The Valdespino family have been involved in the Sherry trade since
1430, making Valdespino the oldest sherry Bodegas (Houses) and we are thrilled to have their
excellent range instore.
Glass
(90ml)
NV Lustau Palo Cartado 375ml
Spain
One of the rarest sherries in the world, a Palo Cartado spends part
of it's life as a Fino and part an Olorosso, mutating between
naturally. Gorgeous stuff this.
$23.00
Valdespino Amontillado 375ml
Spain
The nose is wickedly concentrated, with a hint of molasses, the
flavours almonds and nuts with a rancio sweetness.
$15.00
NV Valdespino Oloroso Solera 1842
Spain
Dark chocolates, fruit liqueur and roasted almonds arise to greet
you, intense concentrated and complex of raisins, figs and oaky
characters.
$26.00
NV Lustau Moscatel Emilin 375ml
Spain
A more unusual Jerez offering, this 100% Muscat is a sherry,
incredibly delicious, and often hard to get hold of. Sweet, rich, oaky
and superb.
$20.00
NV Valdespino P. Ximenez 375ml
Spain
A utopia of opulence, akin to drinking Christmas cake. Dried under
the hot Jerez sun for two-plus weeks, the sugar levels sky-rocket
and the flavours intensify incredibly. Brilliant lightly chilled.
$14.00
NV Valdespino Manzanilla Deliciosa
Spain
With its fresh aromatics and its fino-like salty dryness, this is a
delight, its delicacy balanced by a roundness of palate and presence
on the finish.
$9.00
NV Valdespino Fino Inocente Single
Spain
Pronounced yeast and rock salt notes on the nose. Stone-dry, but
packed with flavour, it’s beautifully balanced, quite weighty and
remarkably fresh.
$8.00
Bottle
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Champagne
It is highly likely that this most exhilarating of wines came into being almost by accident. Carbon
Dioxide bubbles are a natural element of the fermentation process, and it seems likely that the
origin of ‘sparkling’ wines was a result of an unfinished fermentation in the Champagne region’s
cold climate. Fermentation would have started after harvest and stopped before completion at the
onset of winter, the ‘caves’ or cellars being too cold for the process to continue. As spring came
about, the warmer temperatures would have seen the ferment start again, so producing a finished
wine with noticeable residual ‘fizz’ eight months later. This is the legendary second fermentation
that distinguishes sparkling wines from still. Only three grape varieties are permitted by law to be
used in the production of Champagne: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier, the
proportions of which vary considerably depending on the style of wine and the company
producing it.
Glass
Bottle
(150ml)
NV Krug Grande Cuvee
Champagne
France
Spending at least six years in the bottle in Krug's cellars, the Grande
Cuvée is consistently rated as one of the world's best champagnes.
$629.00
2004 Pol Roger Cuvee Sir Winston
Champagne
France
Named after arguably Pol's greatest fan and initially only released in
magnums, this relative newcomer to the Prestige circle has more
than earned its place at the top table.
$621.00
1999 Charles Heidsieck Rose
Champagne
France
Tingling notes of strawberry and raspberry, with the 7% Pinot Noir
bestowing touches of pepper and sandalwood. Superbly rich and
silky, sophisticated and generous.
$387.00
2005 Charles Heidsieck Brut Vintage
Champagne
France
Vintage champagne has to be one of the most undervalued cellaring
wines out there. Age it for 5-15 years, whatever it is, and you’ll be
immensely rewarded for your efforts.
$334.00
2006 Pol Roger Brut Vintage
Champagne
France
Internationally renowned as one of the finest vintage Champagnes
of any of the houses, Beautifully deep and complex, amazingly fresh
and invigorating it is balanced, harmonious with a huge finish. Per
$269.00
2004 Pol Roger Blanc De Blancs Vintage Champagne
France
Lushly rounded and tautly textured. With 12 years on the clock, it is
drinking beautifully right now, 100% Chardonnay, purity and
precision.
$266.00
NV Bollinger Brut Special Cuvee
Champagne
France
Expansion occurs on your palate in the most joyous fashion,
delivering delicious blow after blow of doughy/baked bread delights
and nutty hints ridden by a wave of ample appley authority.
$223.00
NV Delamotte Blanc De Blancs
Champagne
France
Supple and seamless on the palate, offering vivid honeydew and pit
fruit flavours accented by a vibrant lemon zest quality. Finishes very
long, silky and precise, with an echo of juicy melon and stron
$217.00
NV Ruinart R De Ruinart Brut
Champagne
France
The nose is delicately aromatic with floral and marzipan notes, the
palate a triumph of elegant, lingering flavours and fresh, creamy
textures.
$193.00
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Champagne
Glass
Bottle
(150ml)
NV Philipponnat Brut Reserve
Champagne
France
The charming Charles Philipponnat heads this firmly familyhelmed
house. Predominately Pinot Noir, this is a real foodies’ champagne;
rich, full and great friends with the dinner table.
$180.00
NV Tarlant Zero Brut Nature
Champagne
France
Tarlant's main style, made from equal portions of Pinot Noir, Pinot
Meunier and Chardonnay, with the current base from 2007, 2006
and 2004 vintages. There is no malolactic fermentation, no dosage.
$146.00
NV Piper Heidsieck Cuvee Brut
Champagne
France
A rich, fruity champagne with an excellent mousse, lovely yeasty
notes, a fresh tasty mouthfeel and a vibrant finish. An absolute steal
at this price.
$140.00
NV Henri Giraud L'Espirit
Champagne
France
While the Giraud rep rests on its Pinot Noir, to add a little lightness
to the Brut NV, there's 30% Chardonnay in this blend. A fresh,
citrusy style with less oak influence than the rest of the range
$139.00
NV Pol Roger Brut Reserve
Champagne
France
This poised and aristocratic champagne delivers layer upon layer of
exquisitely balanced flavour and texture, the richly lush fruit and
toast defined by precise, refreshing citrus and acid.
$28.00
$138.00
NV Lilbert & Fils Brut
Champagne
France
The palate is clean and fresh with a pure line of acidity through the
middle. The dry and delicate finish has hints of grapefruit and lemon.
$131.00
NV Paul Bara Brut Reserve
Champagne
France
100% Grand Cru Pinot Noir from the village of Bouzy, a gorgeous
Grower Champagne with plenty of power and drive.
$127.00
NV J Lassalle Preference
Champagne
France
A delicate, fruit-driven expression, 70% of this release is the 2008
vintage, the balance the 2007 vintage, the cépage 60% Pinot
Meunier, 20% Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay.
$25.00
$120.00
NV A Jacquart & Fils Brut Experience Champagne
France
An expressive nose leads through to a creamy textured palate with
gorgeous weight, fruit and length. Very smart indeed.
$119.00
NV Serge Mathieu Tradition
Champagne
France
100% Pinot Noir fruit, 8.6gm dosage, the bouquet is beautifully rich
and fragrant. Intense red fruits, brilliant texture and weight, with a
roundness that lingers.
$117.00
NV Laherte Freres GC Ultradition
Champagne
France
A 60% Pinot Meunier, 40% Chardonnay blend of grapes from seven
different villages. Showing a fine, persistent bead, the champagne is
cleansing, precise, replete with floral and lemon notes.
$116.00
NV Champagne Moutard
Champagne
France
This is a standout wine, its seductive bouquet of peaches and pears
underpinned by touches of almond and brioche. Wonderfully fresh,
with creamy textures and an elegant sign-off.
$96.00
NV Drappier Carte Blanche
Champagne
France
The Drappier house is wonderous value, its sheer quality flying right
under most radars. An explosive, rich and toasty nose emanates
from the fresh, creamy palate.
$19.00
$95.00
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Methode Traditionnelle and Sparkling Wines
If a wine claims to be a ‘Methode Traditionnelle’ then it is produced by the same method as
Champagne, the key differential being that it doesn’t come from the Champagne region itself. The
other methods available to Methode makers are:
Tank Fermentation: Here the second fermentation takes place in a large pressurised stainless steel
tank, with yeast and sugar added. This is then filtered and bottled under pressure directly from the
tank.
Carbonation: This is the cheapest method of all. The wine is brought to freezing point in large tanks
and then injected with carbon dioxide and bottled under pressure. The French call this method la
pompe bicyclette, or ‘bike pump'!
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Bottle
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NV Ca Del Bosco Franciacorta DOCG Veneto
Italy
Top-of-the-line Italian sparkling wine. A blend of 75% Chardonnay,
15% Pinot Nero and 10% Pinot Bianco, it's reminiscent of a good
blanc de blancs champagne. Dry finish, brilliant wine.
$132.00
2010 Akarua Vintage Brut
Dominated by Pinot Noir, it was lees-aged for thirty months prior to
disgorging. Subtle, savoury, toasty, nutty, delicious.
$97.00
NV Cloudy Bay Pelorus Rose
Marlborough New Zealand
The nose displays spice-edged aromas of soft summer fruits, with a
hint of toast in the background. A versatile, silky-smooth sparkling
rosé that finishes on a fresh, elegant note.
$89.00
NV Arras Elite Brut
Tasmania
Australia
Tasmania's House of Arras has a serious approach to sparkling
wine and a rep to match, their portfolio of exceptional expressions
garnering wide respect and recognition across the ditch.
$79.00
NV Akarua Brut
Central's cool nights are well suited to the production of methodes.
An elegant aperitif-style wine with complex characters and biscuity
nuances. Creamy, textural, beautifully fresh.
$59.00
NV Santa Margherita Prosecco DOCG Veneto
Italy
Santa Margherita lead the way with their smart Proseccos.
Delicately aromatic and utterly charming, their DOCG is dry in style,
with an elegant mineral edge.
$12.00
$57.00
NV Allan Scott CecIlia Reserve Brut
The Chardonnay fruit provides the elegance, the Pinot Noir the
depth. A silky and subtle sparkler with a smartly tart palate and
creamy mouthfeel.
$12.00
$53.00
NV Tosti Prosecco
Italy
The crisp, off-dry palate boasts fresh, fruity flavours complemented
by a balancing swirl of mineral. Think 'aperitif' and you've got it.
NV Perelada Brut Reserva
Penedes
Spain
This is an A-lister Spanish sparkler, the smoky minerality of the
citrus fruit lending an aristocracy that's hard to go past. Lively, zesty,
slightly floral, and deliciously dry.
$34.00
$8.00
$33.00
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Sauvignon Blanc
The name of New Zealand’s most famous grape export derives from the French word ‘Sauvage’
meaning ‘wild’, and its penetrating, almost aggressive character and racy acidity certainly ensure
that the epithet is bang on. Herbaceous, gooseberry, pungent, asparagus, grassy - they’ve all been
used, mainly when describing the Marlborough styles. The styles from the warmer regions, such as
Hawke’s Bay, tend to have a more tropical element to them. In the wines of Graves, in Bordeaux,
the attack is more subdued and the fruit often offset by a mineral character.
Glass
Bottle
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2011 Dagueneau Blanc Fume De Pouilly Loire
France
The late Didier Dagueneau's wines now overseen by daughter
Charlotte continue to set the bench mark globally for Sauvignon
Blanc, exceptional in all aspects.
$197.00
2014 Pascal Jolivet Sancerre
Loire
France
The Sancerre AOC produces restrained, elegant wines from
Sauvignon Blanc fruit, with the Jolivet displaying the dry, flinty
minerality found in top French Sauvignons, complemented by a
vibrant, citrus
$89.00
2014 Pascal Jolivet Pouilly Fume
Loire
France
Vibrantly clean, Pascal’s Sauvignon Blanc is an elegant delight, the
exquisite mineral characters nudging it towards sublimity.
$89.00
2013 Rockburn Fume Blanc
A single vineyard wine, displaying exceptional richness, minerality
and power. Central Sauvignon seems well suited to Barrel
fermentation, adding a delightful layer of complexity to this wine.
$80.00
2012 Jackson Estate Grey Ghost
Oak aged, Lifted notes of white peach, mandarin blossom and
honey suckle are supported by rich lees characters on the nose.
Vibrant acidity lend a long and complex finish to this wine.
$63.00
2013 Loveblock Sauvignon Blanc
Organic. The nose dispenses notes of tropical fruit and white peach
underscored by touches of passionfruit and herb. The palate is
vibrant and fresh, with a fleshy mouthfeel that complements the fruit
$59.00
2015 Jules Taylor Sauvignon Blanc
With vibrant aromas of fresh, sweet herbs and a good squeeze of
citrus, the 2015 is a beautifully polished wine with a zesty mineraledged finish. Marlborough in a bottle.
$10.00
$50.00
2014 Zephyr Sauvignon Blanc
Classic Dillon's Pt sub-regional characters; ethereal and lifted but
with a taut structural savouriness.
$47.00
2013 Nga Waka Sauvignon Blanc
An elegantly styled Martinborough Sauvignon Blanc, displaying
classic mellow herbaceous varietal characters suggesting capsicum
and passionfruit enlivened by mineral notes.
$46.00
2015 Waipara Hills Sauvignon Blanc
Sourced from Marlborough's Wairau and Awatere Valleys, this is an
expertly realised Sauvignon, the lifted aromas of tropical fruit
brushed with citrus nuances and herbaceous characters.
$9.00
$40.00
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Chardonnay
The world’s most popular white grape, a variety that seems to adapt to wherever the whim of the
winemaker plants it. Chardonnay ‘untreated’ can be quite insipid; it is the adding of barrel-ageing
and malolactic fermentation that really sees it come into its own. Often quite nutty, with the fruit
tending toward stone-fruit and apples in these parts, the texture runs from the medium-weighty to
the oily and rich, depending on how it’s vinified. Creamy vanilla and buttery characters develop
with age, particularly with the more heavily-oaked versions.
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2009 Bonneau Corton Charlemagne
Burgundy
France
Pale, bright yellow. Reticent nose hints at lemon and baked bread.
Rich, powerful and dry, with terrific depth to its lemon, white peach
and stone flavors. A dry finish saturates the palate.
$515.00
2013 Chartron Puligny Montrachet
Burgundy
France
There's plenty of structure supporting the lemon cake, floral and light
herb flavors, with a slightly austere profile.
$184.00
2014 Kumeu River Mates Vineyard
Auckland
New Zealand
NZ's iconic Chardonnay from Maté's Vineyard is world class.
Aromas of fruity pears and minerals. A long, concentrated and
complex palate. Simply outstanding
$160.00
2010 Domaine Bellene Savigny
Burgundy
France
Instantly appealing white Burgundy. Pale, bright straw-yellow.
Aromas of peach, nutmeg, coconut and vanillin oak.
$24.00
$120.00
2014 Dauvissat Chablis
Chablis
France
Classic Chablis green fruit aromas blend into the rich, full and
intense medium full flavors brimming with an intense minerality.
$113.00
2014 Man O' War Valhalla Chardonnay
Waiheke
New Zealand
A heavenly, golden-hued offering that was blended exclusively from
Man O’ War’s finest barrels of Chardonnay fruit.
$95.00
2013 Rimu Grove Chardonnay
Nelson
New Zealand
A rich assortment of peach and nectarine characters grace the ripely
resonating palate, nuanced with well judged oak and offset by a
bright, lively acidity.
$94.00
2014 Domaine Laroche 'St Martin'
Chablis
France
Refined and complex, with a distinctive chalky minerality enhancing
the white fruit.
$92.00
2015 Brookfields Marshall Bank
Hawkes Bay
New Zealand
An enticing, succulent and mouth-filling Chardonnay, with balanced
freshness from natural acidity, giving the wine an elegance and
pleasing finish!
$87.00
2014 Seguinot Bordet Chablis 1er Cru
Chablis
France
A cascade of fresh florals precedes the summer platter of peach,
pear and melon notes, the harmonious blend beautifully balanced by
fresh acidity.
$85.00
2014 Te Mata Elston Chardonnay
Hawkes Bay
New Zealand
The 2014 is a stunning expression of concentration, complexity and
balance, with subtle tiers of flavour enhanced by a touch of oak and
textural creaminess.
$85.00
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Chardonnay
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2013 Coopers Creek Swamp Reserve
Hawkes Bay
New Zealand
A classic Coopers Creek wine with years of pedigree behind it.
Subtle and balanced, with ripe lemon and grapefruit characters,
touches of oak and a creamy textural quality. Deliciously long.
2015 Nga Waka Home Block Chardonnay Martinborough New Zealand
A single vineyard wine produced off mature vines originally planted
back in 1988. A thoroughbred.
$80.00
$17.00
$79.00
2014 De Bortoli Yarra Valley Chardonnay Victoria
Australia
This elegant and invigorating Chardonnay displays creamy citrus
flavours augmented with nuances of florals, hazelnut and oak. A
balancing mineral note and nicely textural palate add finishing
touches.
$78.00
2013 Bay Of Fires Chardonnay
Tasmania
Australia
Flavours of stonefruit and citrus interweave seamlessly across the
juicy, smoothly delicate palate with creamy, toasty characters and a
crisp, mineral acidity.
$74.00
2014 Domaine Romanin Pouilly Fuisse
Burgundy
France
From the limestone soils of Mâcon and arguably its finest vineyards,
those of Pouilly-Fuissé. A smart blend of power and sensitivity,
poised minerality and hedonistic honeysuckle, fruit and cream.
$71.00
2014 Akarua Chardonnay
Bright cherry. A full bodied wine showing citrus and tropical aromas.
Citrus and stonefruit flavours are enhanced with delicate oak
characters.
$14.00
$63.00
2013 Jackson Estate Shelter Belt
Aromatic notes of lime, fig and honeysuckle mingle with spiced
marzipan and walnut courtesy of the oak. Fruit flavours are enriched
with biscuity nuances, climaxing in a sustained, creamy finish.
$61.00
2015 Coopers Creek 'The Limeworks'
Hawkes Bay
New Zealand
Single vineyard, exceptional value. Peach and citrus notes assail
the nose, nicely nuanced by some toasty American oak.
$61.00
2015 Matawhero Gisborne Chardonnay Gisborne
New Zealand
Lovely floral, mineral-tinged aromatics of stonefruit and melon, and
a creamy, textural palate replete with rich fruit, notes of butterscotch
and a crisp finish.
$53.00
2014 Seguinot Bordet Petit Chablis
Chablis
France
Fresh, vibrant and richly flavoured, the refined palate is
distinguished by crisp apple flavours and fresh, tingling mineral
notes.
$12.00
2014 Laroche Chardonnay
Languedoc
France
Ripe stonefruit aromas exude spicy mineral notes onto a generously
flavoured wine with a creamy texture and a fine, persistent, citrusedged finish.
2013 Growers Mark 'Tansley Rd' Oaked Gisborne
New Zealand
Enticing tropical fruit and nuanced with butterscotch, you’ll be loving
this. Rich, ripe and elegantly integrated, it signs out on a cleansing
citrus note.
$53.00
$42.00
$9.00
$40.00
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Pinot Gris
‘Pinot’ is the first word of many a French grape, with the name presumably referring to the shape
of the bunch in the form of a pine cone. Pinot Gris, then, is related to Pinot Blanc, Auxerrois, Pinot
Meunier and Pinot Noir, and is also known as Pinot Grigio. It tends to make wines that are soft and
gently perfumed, with more substance and colour than most white wines. The sweetness levels can
vary remarkably. The grape is relatively new to New Zealand and while vine holdings have
accelerated remarkably in the past decade, a distinctively New Zealand style is yet to emerge.
Alsatian Pinot Gris (where it is traditionally and intriguingly known as Tokay) is globally
renowned, the wines tending to be powerful, intensely concentrated and yet refreshingly dry.
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2010 Gisselbrecht Grand Cru Frankstein Alsace
France
The ideal conditions deliver a supremely elegant wine with a smoky
and exotic character and spicy, honeyed, floral-tinged flavours. In a
class of its own.
$98.00
2014 Rockburn Pinot Gris
Softer, plumper than most, it’s generous and opulent, showing some
healthy girth restrained by tight reins of acid.
$63.00
2015 Akarua Pinot Gris
The slightly off-dry palate extends its bright stonefruit flavours, while
a tingling hint of ginger and swirl of citrus wait at the edges.
$63.00
2014 Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio
Veneto
Italy
A crisp and dry wine with the Italian Pinot Grigio variety’s
characteristic light hues, this is dazzlingly clean, boasting an intense
bouquet of ripe, golden apples.
$57.00
2015 La Boheme Act Three
Victoria
Australia
Made from 90% Pinot Gris, 5% Gewürztraminer, 3% Pinot Blanc
and 2% Riesling. Classic Pinot Gris characteristics of pear, orange
blossom and honeysuckle on the nose. Refined and dry on the
palate.
$55.00
2015 Rimu Grove Bronte Pinot Gris
Nelson
New Zealand
Classic Pinot Gris aromas of sweet pear, citrus and florals with a
hint of spice and minerality. On the palate, full bodied ripe fruit
flavours are balanced by a citrus edge and a silky mouthfeel.
$53.00
2013 Tim Adams Pinot Gris
Clare Valley
Australia
Clothed in copper hues, this Clare Valley Pinot Gris exudes notes of
apricot, pear and lychee nuancedby a whiff of spice. The off-dry
palate has a nicely weighted presence.
$53.00
2014 Mud House Estate Home Block
Canterbury
New Zealand
An opulently aromatic array of honeyed, spicy quince and pear
notes, the succulent palate long, flavoursome and elegant, with a
fresh, tingling mineral edge.
$53.00
2015 Jules Taylor Pinot Gris
Yip, she's a big style wine, deliberately so, and we are all the better
for it. Luscious, layered and thickly textured, it's a rewarding wine.
$12.00
$53.00
2014 Gisselbrecht Pinot Gris
Alsace
France
Consistently our biggest-selling Pinot Gris. Entry level this mediumsweet expression might be, but it delivers, nonetheless, superbly
rich and spicy restraint and delicacy.
$12.00
$53.00
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Riesling
As a noble grape, Riesling seldom receives the acclaim that Chardonnay does, yet it is in a sense an
even more aristocratic variety, and can make a far broader range of styles than its more popular
counterpart. The tendency in the new world for anything vaguely medium in style to be called
Riesling hasn’t helped to distinguish it in local minds, but remember, it can make everything from
the bone-dry, minerally wines of Alsace through to the heady, late-harvest styles of Australia and
New Zealand. And everything in between.
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2014 Rockburn Tigermoth Riesling
A medium-sweet Riesling showing notes of pear and mandarin on
the nose, the palate replete with lively tangerine and lime flavours.
Displays a well-judged balance of rich sweetness and fine acidity.
$79.00
2012 Josmeyer Riesling
Alsace
France
Pure essense of Riesling, impressive dry style. Aromatic nose of
pineapple, spices and fresh herbs.
$79.00
2011 Gisselbrecht Schifferberg Riesling Alsace
France
It is a wonderfully aromatic wine with foral and citrus notes. The
palate is fresh and fruity, with a fleshy character and a slick, slightly
honeyed texture.
$68.00
2014 Schloss Vollrads Riesling Qba
Rheingau
Germany
With its inviting, mineral bouquet, a hint of rose blossoms and
different fruit-aromas like apple and vineyard peach, this is a very
good example of the variety
$67.00
2014 Rimu Grove Riesling
Nelson
New Zealand
Harvested from Moutere clay gravels and Waimea plains vineyards,
with the wine cool fermented in stainless steel to preserve varietal
integrity. A flurry of racy acidity and citrus nuances.
$66.00
2013 Waipara Hills Equinox Riesling
Canterbury
New Zealand
Tahitian lime, elder flowers, nougat and a hint of crushed stone on
the nose. The sweetness and the sprightly acidity play off each
other on the palate until the finish.
$66.00
2015 La Boheme Act One Riesling
Victoria
Australia
100% Riesling from Australia's Yarra Valley. Light straw with a
vibrant green edge in the glass. Very fragrant on the nose, with
minerals, grapefruit and hazelnut notes. Textural and mediumbodied.
$55.00
2014 Mud House Mound Riesling
The front palate shows bright citrus notes which give way to full
flavours of nectarine and honeysuckle. A touch of minerality on the
finish ties together the lime juice acidity and slight sweetness.
$12.00
$53.00
2013 Nga Waka Riesling
An elegantly dry and stylish Riesling that displays appetizing layers
of lime and mineral notes underscored by a hint of spiciness.
$46.00
2015 Lake Chalice Riesling
This off-dry Riesling is outstanding value. Florals, lime and mandarin
notes are nudged by a flick of spice, the sustained fruit characters
balanced by a twist of mineral.
$45.00
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Gewurztraminer
Gewurz means spice in German, while Traminer is a small village in Switzerland which legend
decrees to be the grape’s original home. Spice is one of the grapes most apparent characteristics,
especially in the Alsatian styles. Being naturally high in alcohol and low in acidity, the wines
have a hot, oily texture, while the bouquet most commonly features characteristics such as
lychees, rose water and Turkish Delight. The palate is broad and mouthfilling, with a hint of
honey often gracing the better examples. New Zealand is the non-French success story for this
wine, and is the source of some of the best non-European Gewurztraminers.
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2009 Louis Sipp Gewurztraminer
Alsace
France
Spicy, classic Gewurtz characteristics; off-dry, luscious, elegant and
somewhat restrained. Notes of ginger, apple and exotic fruits!
$78.00
2014 Pegasus Bay Gewurztraminer
Canterbury
New Zealand
Aromatic and flavoursome. Characters of tropical spices, Turkish
musk, jasmine, lychee and ginger. Mouth-filling and tingling.
Minerality and juiciness flows throughout the palate.
$75.00
2015 Rimu Grove Gewurztraminer
Nelson
New Zealand
A richly perfumed array of stonefruit, ginger, spice and lychee
characters that is brilliantly textural, gloriously long and irresistible.
$66.00
2011 Loveblock Gewurztraminer
The palate explodes in the mouth with rich, sweet fruit reminiscent
of Turkish Delight.
$59.00
2013 Chard Farm Gewurztraminer
A complex bouquet of ginger and exotic spices, rose petal and a
background of lycee fruitiness.
$57.00
2014 Gisselbrecht Gewurztraminer
Alsace
France
Intensely focused fruit with some serious spice tones greet you and
keep you enchanted; try with foie gras. Indulgent? Pah…
$57.00
2012 Eskdale Gewurztraminer
Hawkes Bay
New Zealand
Created from ripe Esk Valley grapes, this wine is lusciously rich and
textured, with honey characteristics. Will go down well with spciy
cuisine.
$53.00
2015 Matawhero Gewurztraminer
Gisborne
New Zealand
An exotically scented nose of rose petal, lychee, spice and ginger.
The palate follows it up with vibrant, spice-infused flavours, rich
textures and a slightly sweet finish.
2014 Lawsons Dry Hills Gewurztraminer Marlborough New Zealand
An award-winning off-dry Gewürtztraminer alive with aromatics of
lychee and rose petal. The lusciously textured palate displays tiers
of spicy fruit flavours enhanced by a weighty mouthfeel.
$12.00
$53.00
$52.00
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Chenin Blanc
Chenin can produce wines from bone-dry to unctuously sweet, the dry end of the spectrum being
generally uncomplicated, with forward apple flavours and a medium Chardonnay-like body.
Acidity is the key to this variety, lending structure and balance to the great whites of the Loire.
Uniquely styled, these run the gamut from waxy and non-fruity through to wet straw and hints of
honey in the off-dry versions. The late harvest styles are not as intensely sweet as other varieties,
but tend to be more aromatic than the drier Chenin types.
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1997 Mar Bredif Vouvray
Loire
France
A rarity on a wine list, aged Chenin Blanc. Beeswax, creamy,
developed and complex a delight and drinking super well now.
$175.00
2004 Bourillon Vouvray Sec Lindigene
Loire
France
Notes of spice, ginger and humus running through apple and fig
flavours that develop nicely in the glass.
$149.00
2015 Millton Chenin Blanc Te Arai
Gisborne
New Zealand
Single vineyard, organically certified (Millton have long embraced
biodynamics). Tropical and citrus notes precede the impressive
depth of fruit flavours balanced by a lengthy, lively citrus-edged af
$78.00
2014 Bourillon Vouvray Demi Sec
Loire
France
The wine was produced from 30-year-old vines and possesses an
alluring bouquet of spicy floral aromas with underlying notes of
quince and honey.
$66.00
2014 Bourillon Vouvray Sec
Loire
France
Fashioned exclusively from Chenin Blanc, this is a great alternative
to Chardonnay, the honeyed palate weighty, with nuances of chalk
and lime and a mouth-tingling texture.
$64.00
2014 Matawhero 'Church House' Chenin Gisborne
New Zealand
The Church House range uses small, unique parcels of fruit from
exciting Riversun clones. Aromatic notes of citrus, florals and
orange and well-judged acidity complement the stonefruit flavours.
2013 Growers Mark Tansley Road Gisb Gisborne
New Zealand
Smart Chenin displaying classic varietal characters of green apples,
greengage plums, flecks of angelica, herb and spice, all wound
around a creamy, textural mouthfeel.
$13.00
$58.00
$40.00
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Other White Grape Varieties
There are so many new Varieties that are emerging here in New Zealand and in wines from far off
regions. Arneis from Northern Italy an aromatic spicy wine, Albarino from Northern Spain,
Gruner Veltliner from Austria to name a few.
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2012 Yves Cuilleron Viognier
Rhone
France
An amazingly finessed wine, a benchmark style and a must-buy for
anyone into Viognier. Rich, oily and channelling apricots, it is
elegance personified.
$89.00
2013 Pazo De Barrantes Albarino
Rias Baixas
Spain
Almost Viognier-like with its creamy peaches and dried apricot
notes, the substantial palate weight and texture mean this rich and
concentrated style of Albariño is capable of aging.
$74.00
2014 Luscio Lusco Albarino
Rias Baixas
Spain
A sublime expression of the white Albariño grape offering rich,
smoky, mineral-tinged aromatics and a palate of crisp, creamy
apricot and white peach characters, subtle herbal notes and spicy
nuances.
$14.00
$63.00
2013 Fontanafredda Arneis DOC
Piedmont
Italy
This offers up crisp mineral notes, a basketful of fruit tinged with
spice, a slight hint of honey and a long, lingering finish.
$60.00
2014 Jules Taylor Gruner Veltliner
A deliciously perfumed bouquet, the spicy stonefruit aromas
continuing through onto the off-dry palate. Pretty terrific on debut,
this has become a favourite drop for many of our regulars.
$53.00
2013 Coopers Creek SV Arneis
Gisborne
New Zealand
Harvested from selected Gisborne vineyards, the Rascal is, here, an
elegant and surprisingly rich and textural white showing stonefruit
and citrus characters interspersed with spicy nuances.
$53.00
2015 Coopers SV Cook County Viognier Gisborne
New Zealand
A dry white wine, which exhibits typical Vopgnier aromas of peach
and apricot blossom and ripe stone fruit. A big rich wine full of fruit
sweetness delivering a long and satisfying finish.
$53.00
2013 Cecchi Vernaccia Docg
Tuscany
Italy
A crisp white wine with a delightfully perfumed, delicate nose and a
lively, flavoursome palate.
$40.00
2014 Cecchi Orvieto Classico DOC
Veneto
Italy
This crisp and aromatic white has proven highly popular over the
summer months. Displaying a varietal fragrance and a structure and
intensity that is quite delightful, it flies out the door.
$40.00
2013 Growers Mark Tietjen Albarino
Gisborne
New Zealand
Deliciously refreshing and multi-layered, with notes of stonefruit,
apple, herbs and almond on the nose and palate, and a finish that’s
suitably long and crisp.
$40.00
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Rosé
Often not taken as seriously as a style as perhaps it should be, a good rosé is a great find and there
are an increasing number of excellent local offerings available. It’s forward fruit, racy acid and
general lightness of body mean that, lightly chilled, rosé is the ultimate summer sipper, yet it works
in any number of scenarios. Made, generally by allowing just a little skin contact from a red variety
as the grapes are being processed, a good rosé walks the line between firmness and freshness,
between being fully-flavoured but by no means heavy going. Whether made from Pinot Noir,
Cabernet Sauvignon, or Merlot grapes try a rosé as an aperitif, or with lighter seafood dishes. It’s a
welcome change and an utter delight.
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2014 Miraval Cote De Provence Rose
Provence
France
Made by Chateau Beaucastel, this is the property of Brad and
Angeline. A lively bouquet, gorgeous fresh fruit, a very fine rose
indeed.
$86.00
2015 Soho Westwood Waiheke Rose
Waiheke
New Zealand
This fresh and vibrant, Merlot-dominant blend has a deft touch of
Malbec and Syrah to round things out. Packed with juicy, soft
summer fruit characters balanced by a mouthwatering, tangy
minerality.
$56.00
2015 Bunan Cotes Du Provence Rose
Provence
France
A clean, lusciously ripe rosé with classic Côtes de Provence aromas
of soft summer fruits and violets. The palate is elegantly fresh and
tangy, displaying riveting touches of mineral and citrus.
$55.00
2015 Jules Taylor Merlot Rose
Gisborne
New Zealand
Fresh, lively strawberries and raspberries with a hint of spice, a
pannier of pleasure. Yet another glass of Jules Taylor genius.
$12.00
$53.00
2015 Rimu Grove Bronte Rose
Nelson
New Zealand
Smooth, round and full entry, this off-dry wine has flavours of sweet
red fruits and spice which linger on the palate.
$53.00
2015 Rua Pinot Noir Rose
100% Pinot Noir fruit, it's a vibrant pink with a bouquet of crushed
cherries and pomegranate and a gentle waft of vanilla and spice.
The palate is off-dry, with soft summer fruit flavours...
$52.00
2014 Riotor Cote Du Provence Rose
Provence
France
The pale colour belies the wine's weighty presence, its plump
richness and fleshy juiciness tempered by fresh acid and a spray of
tingling citrus. Our top-selling rosé.
$11.00
$49.00
2013 Marques De Caceres Rosado
Rioja
Spain
Tempranillo and Grenache grapes are blended here to create a
superbly aromatic, forward style of rosé.
$45.00
2015 Coopers Creek Huapai Rose
Auckland
New Zealand
This is quite full-bodied for a rosé, with a discernable richness and
weight to the palate. Soft and round, it finishes with a sweet fruit lift.
$37.00
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Pinot Noir
If it’s Red Burgundy, it’s Pinot Noir. And of course Pinot Noir has managed to establish itself with
great success across the globe, with New Zealand proving to be possibly the most suitable region
outside France for its cultivation. Ethereal, haunting, mysterious, the Pinot descriptors are wide
ranging, yet nothing in language can really capture the essence of this noble grape. When youthful,
its fruit character is reminiscent of raspberries, strawberries, cherries and plums, sweet and smooth
in comparison to the more angular Cabernet Sauvignon. With age, the characters become more
earthy; mushroom/truffle notes are common as is a slightly gamey/savoury character. Great Pinot
is smooth, complex, layered, hedonistic, a knife-edge balance of elegance and power.
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2010 Domaine Bellene NSG - VV
Burgundy
France
From the village of Nuits-Saint-Georges, this vibrant, sensual Pinot
is floral and fragrant with nice acidity. Delightfully substantial, sweet
and creamy.
$221.00
2013 Akarua The Siren Pinot Noir
Deep ruby with bright clarity in the glass. Extremely fragrant on the
nose with violet florals, licorice, and mocha notes. Textural and fruity
mid-palate.
$221.00
2009 Domaine Bellene Beaune 1er Cru Burgundy
France
Sweet, sexy and pliant, with lovely verve and a slightly medicinal
character to the cherry and crushed stone flavors.
$220.00
2013 Rockburn 11 Barrels Pinot Noir
This is Rockburn’s single vineyard Pinot Noir displaying the
elegance, power and grace generated by their Gibbston Back Road
Vineyard site.
$205.00
2013 Ata Rangi Pinot Noir
Subtle notes of red plums, cranberries and black cherries with
suggestions of forest floor, lavender and garrigue.
$203.00
2010 Domaine Bellene Savigny 1er Cru Burgundy
France
Super concentrated from old vines, 50 year and above. Great
vintage, super bright, fruit foward and firm structured.
$192.00
2013 Amisfield Pinot Noir
Earthy nuances swirl about the high-toned cherries, berries and
chocolate in a brambly fusion of fabness, the palate unfolding in rich,
undulating waves of flavour and texture.
$115.00
2012 Eon Of Bendigo
New Zealand's Newest Icon Pinot Noir, released March 2016. The
Bendigo sub region of Central Otago at it's very best, a quality
blockbuster, rich, dense and super smart.
$111.00
2013 Palliser Pinot Noir
Oozing class, and no small measure of intense cherry and plum
flavours, bristling with vibrancy and brooding with intent.
$107.00
2013 Rockburn Central Otago Pinot Noir Central Otago New Zealand
An iconic Central Otago Pinot Noir with a considerable pedigree,
under winemaker Malcolm Rees-Francis the Rockburn has
continued to grow its rep. Smoky, aromatic, elegant and beautifully
balanced.
$106.00
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2011 Jackson Estate Gum Emperor Pinot Marlborough New Zealand
Rich and intensely flavoured, darker brooding aromatics are lifted by
higher notes of violets, black currents and spice. Flavours of black
plums, licorice and earth forest floor.
$105.00
2014 Nga Waka Lease Block Pinot Noir Martinborough New Zealand
Impressive single vineyard, terroir-driven Pinot, unfined, unfiltered,
matured for twelve months in French oak.
$102.00
2013 Gros Frere Bourgogne HCN
Burgundy
France
Managed these days by Bernard Gros, the wines of this domaine
are traditional in style, rich and full bodied with clean, precise
flavours. Great value.
$99.00
2013 Jules Taylor OTQ
OTQ stands for ‘on the quiet’ and is JT’s recent foray into a premium
range. Notes of boysenberry and cherry, hints of olive and subtle
oak. Beautifully structured and balanced, silky and textural.
$98.00
2013 Peregrine Pinot Noir
Powerful and concentrated, underpinned with a silky femininity, the
exquisite fruit with its charred cherry nuances an opulent delight.
$97.00
2013 Akarua Pinot Noir
There's a great deal of skill involved in taming fruit this ripe and
concentrated and making a Pinot Noir that’s right-sized.
$93.00
2012 Loveblock Pinot Noir
This Pinot Noir has intense dark fruit aromas with perfumed violet
notes and a hint of oak and herbs.
$87.00
2014 Terra Sancta Estate
Luxurious dark cherries, fresh raspberries and plums. Finishes long
and silky. Made from a blend of handpicked grapes from the same
blocks used the create Terra Sancta's rare single block wines.
$85.00
2014 Jules Taylor Pinot Noir
The wild fermentation along with extended lees maturation in barrel
have added complexity and texture to the lovely bright red fruit
characters gracing the balanced palate.
$17.00
$79.00
2014 Mud House Dambuster Pinot Noir Central Otago New Zealand
Vibrant with forward fruit that continues the length of the palate,
structured by integrated juicy acidity, sweet savoury oak and fine
silky tannins.
$17.00
$79.00
2014 Nga Waka Pinot Noir
Rich and elegant, evoking beautifully the unique character of its
Martinborough terroir.
$17.00
$79.00
2014 De Bortoli Yarra Valley Pinot Noir
Victoria
Australia
Hand picked and hand sorted, with nine months spent in French
casks. A medium-bodied Pinot Noir with gentle aromatics and soft
tannins, it's nicely plump, with rich textures and good length.
2013 Jackson Vintage Widow Pinot Noir Marlborough New Zealand
Concentrated aromas of red and black forest fruits dominate
combined with dried herbs and spicy cedar notes. To taste, the
flavour profile is, rich and ripe without losing precise pinot noir detail.
$78.00
$16.00
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2013 Bay of Fires Pinot Noir
Tasmania
Australia
Elegant and supple, this wine shows remarkable power, intensity
and length on the flavoursome palate. Framed by ripe, moderate
tannins, the sweet strawberry characters are complemented by
subtle notes
$74.00
2014 Lake Chalice Raptor Pinot Noir
Chalice’s top-of-the-line Pinot Noir shows its vibrant colours: classic
varietal aromas and flavours of cherry and plum are caressed by
earthy nuances and silky textures.
$70.00
2013 Tupari Pinot Noir
Tupari waited patiently until their vines had enough age to produce
the sort of Pinot Noir they wanted. A captivating style, with bright
cherry and spiced plum notes enveloped in soft, silky tannins.
$66.00
2014 Zephyr Pinot Noir
Winemaker Ben Glover's family project has delivered an alluringly
stylish Pinot. Lifted cherry aromatics are embellished by spice, while
the silky palate of pure fruit flavours lingers impressively.
$64.00
2014 Allan Scott Sv The Hounds
This wine had extended barrel aging to allow the fruitiness to settle
and the wild herb characters to come forward. The palate is soft and
well balanced with a subtle and well integrated oak influence
$58.00
2015 Rua Pinot Noir
Akarua's drink-now model is highly user-friendly, notes of cherries,
berries, violets and rosewater wafting in its wake as it travels the
Silk Road with its bundle of spice.
$13.00
$58.00
2014 Three Paddles Pinot Noir
Integration, seamlessness, balance are the buzzwords, great
satisfaction the net result.
$58.00
2013 De Bortoli Yarra Villages
Victoria
Australia
The Villages Pinot Noir shows aromatics of strawberry, plum, spice
and smoky oak, while the palate is medium-weighted and textural,
with spice-edged dark fruit characters and fine gentle tannins.
$55.00
2014 Jackson Estate Homestead
Sensual floral and cherry notes glide through earthy touches that
hint at French sensibilities. Smoky bacon notes seal the Gallic
comparisons.
$53.00
2014 Torea Marlborough Pinot Noir
Jam-packed with intense aromas and flavours of spice-edged
cherry, raspberry and strawberry and a mouthful of sultry textures.
$45.00
2015 Waipara Hills Pinot Noir
Canterbury
New Zealand
Juicy and succulent, it's a delightful blend of sweet red fruits, subtle
spice and rich cocoa notes entwined with an appealing earthiness.
$40.00
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Cabernet Sauvignon
Quite possibly the world’s most famous grape variety, lauded as the basis for some of the world’s
greatest and longest-lived reds. Cabernet Sauvignon has a distinctive blackcurrant aroma, is dark
purple in colour and due to its thick skin, it gives up plenty of tannin. The distinctive blackcurrant
characters can come in the form of crushed blackcurrant leaves/ripe berries, while aromas of cigar
box and cedar wood are common. Young, it delivers masses of fruit flavour and high acid, and it is
with age that it comes into its own, its variegated characteristics blending with time into a seamless
whole.
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2010 Chateau Tourelles De Longueville Bordeaux
France
Superbly fragrant, exotic aromas of crushed strawberries, dewy
flowers and Indian spices herald a rich, mouthfilling palate with
firmly structured tannins and an immense finish.
$236.00
2013 Tenuta San Guido Guidalberto
Italy
Italian Cabernet dominant wine from the great folk at Sassicia,
Elegant, refined with good complexity and great balance.
$193.00
2010 Chateau Sirene De Giscours
Bordeaux
France
Brimming with currants, floral notes and dark fruits, the alluring
palate is well-integrated and sleekly finished. With age, further
finesse is promised. The siren calls.
$181.00
2011 Houghton Jack Mann Cabernet
West Australia Australia
Named in honour of Houghton’s legendary winemaker, Jack Mann,
this is their top-of-the-line Cabernet Sauvignon. Great cellaring
potential – this’ll go the distance for the next 15-20 years.
$150.00
2009 Chateau Vivens
Bordeaux
France
This is a Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant wine (some Merlot and
Cabernet Franc balance the angularity), with a delightful palate of
cherries, cranberries, slightly sweet oak and soft, rounded tannins.
$145.00
2014 Brookfields Gold Label Cabernet
Hawkes Bay
New Zealand
A bold wine with generous black fruits. There is a mid palate
manifestation of wild blackberry, new oak, cigar box, toast and
mocha underpinned with firm tannins.
$143.00
2010 Pask Declaration Cabernet Merlot Hawkes Bay
New Zealand
Plummy, spicy flavours that point to a stronger influence of Merlot
and perhaps Malbec than the dominant partner, Cabernet
Sauvignon. Attractive, ripe and slightly rustic with character and
classy oak
$113.00
2014 Brookfields Gold Label Cabernet
Hawkes Bay
New Zealand
Peter Robertson's Platinum label is reserved for his very top-tier,
Merlot-dominant wines, with the 2014 Highland only the fifth to be
released since 1989. It is a celebration of a superb Hawkes Bay v
$98.00
2013 Reynella Basket Press Cabernet
Mclaren Vale Australia
A vibrant looking Cabernet Sauvignon with lifted aromatics of berry
and black plum embellished by hints of mint and spicy oak nuances.
$89.00
2012 Kaesler Cabernet Sauvignon
Barossa
Australia
Full frontal blackcurrant cassis characters, a fig leaf of toasty oak
bringing some decency to the proceedings, the varietal tannin
supportive rather than overpowering.
$79.00
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NV Grant Burge Corryton Cabernet
Barossa
Australia
The full bodied palate is succulent and complex with layers of
cassis, plums and winter fruit all beautifully supported with elegant
supple tannins.
$79.00
2013 Chapel Hill Cabernet Sauvignon
A beautifully crafted, complex Cabernet with layers of blackcurrant
and mulberry aromas and flavours and nicely integrated spicy oak.
$77.00
2012 Atlas Peak Napa Cabernet
Napa Valley
United States
This is great value Napa Cabernet, boldly structured with elegantly
rich, ripe fruit and good length.
$63.00
2013 Coopers Creek SV Gimblett Cab
Hawkes Bay
New Zealand
Balance and finesse are apparent on a smoothly silky palate with
soft, rounded tannins and an appealing touch of sweetness.
$61.00
2013 Kilikanoon Killermans Run Cabernet Clare Valley
Australia
Fruit from the Clare. Complex and multi-layered, the ripe plum and
mocha aromatics embellished by spice, oak and minty nuances, the
generous palate complemented by mellow tannins and a long finish.
$59.00
2013 Helderberg Cabernet Sauvignon
South Africa
Ripe and complex fruit flavours with subtle cedar nuances are held
in check by a firm and balancing acidity.
$57.00
2013 Hardy's Tintara Cabernet
A rich and stylish McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon. Sweet fruit
flavours of dark berries intertwined with chocolate, mint and French
oak.
$12.00
$53.00
2012 Leasingham Bin 56 Cabernet
Clare Valley
Australia
A Cabernet-dominant blend with a dash of Malbec in tow. Aromas of
blackberry, blueberry, cassis and spicy oak hit the nose, while the
rich blackcurrant fruit flavours exude a touch of vanillan oak.
$53.00
2012 Los Boldos Grand Reserve
Chile
100% premium Cabernet Sauvignon fruit off old vines that has
undergone maturation for twelve months in French barriques before
being bottled unfiltered.
$45.00
2013 Domaine Paul Mas Estate Cabernet Languedoc
France
Concentrated flavours, then, with their juicy intensity let loose on a
palate of soft, rounded fullness. Ripe, rich and ready to go.
$9.00
$40.00
2013 Finca Flichman Reserve Cabernet
Argentina
This is a rich, full bodied and concentrated red exuding blackberry,
plum and violet aromas backed by spicy notes. The persistent ripe
fruit flavours are complemented by a ripe tannin structure.
$38.00
2012 Chateau Nicot
Bordeaux
France
Nicot has been under vine now for two centuries. A supple,
seductive wine boasting a solid core of ripe fruit and curlicues of
smoke that elevate it to well above intriguing. Plummy and
concentrated.
$37.00
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Merlot
Merlot has a slightly thinner skin than Cabernet Sauvignon, the wine with which it is most often
blended. Merlot ripens earlier and tends to produce wines that are more alcoholic than other red
varietals, and are thus often smoother and more up-front in their youth. It has similar blackberry
fruit characters to Cabernet, and can give off gamey, burnt bacon aromas and flavours, among
others. Texture is the key, with Merlot often delivering a smooth and velvety palate that is fulsome
and lower in tannin than Shiraz or Cabernet. Chocolate and black cherry are common characters,
and all its traits remain apparent even when blended with Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, or
Cabernet Franc.
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2012 Te Motu Kokoro Merlot Blend
Waiheke
New Zealand
On the bouquet blueberry, plum, white pepper, mocha and cedar
notes amalgamate to create a very special drinking experience. The
palate has super concentration with silky tannins and integrated
acidit
$170.00
2010 Chateau Puy Blanquet
Bordeaux
France
Stablemate of the dazzling Pétrus, Puy-Blanquet is located in
Pomerol's neighbouring Saint-Émilion. Amazing vine age. Oozes
class. An early-drinking, approachable Bordeaux that will delight
now.
$111.00
2014 Craggy Range Merlot
Hawkes Bay
New Zealand
Complex and displays a varietal aromatic array of black doris plum,
ripe cherry, wooden spices and finely toasted oak. Seductive and
luscious on approach the wine has a pure fruit core with fine dusty
$72.00
2012 Chateau Dubourg
Bordeaux
France
An 80/20 blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc, aged for eight months
in new French oak, with abundant dark fruit aromas backed by
vanillin cedar notes.
$60.00
2013 Grant Burge Hillcot Merlot
Barossa
Australia
Made from 100% Barossa fruit, its refined and generous flavours are
enhanced by nuances of spice, mocha and vanilla, and a finegrained tannin structure.
$12.00
$54.00
2015 Matawhero Merlot
Gisborne
New Zealand
The full bodied palate has a good concentration of fruit flavours
supported by well integrated oak and a firm tannin structure.
$53.00
2012 Los Boldos Grand Reserve Merlot Cachapoal
Chile
A bouquet of lush, spicy plum and blackberry notes accompanies
the ripe fruit flavours. Hints of mocha, some finely integrated oak
and supple tannins.
$46.00
2012 Laroche Merlot De La Chevaliere
Languedoc
France
The palate is lively and juicy, with ripe berry and plum flavours
combining with understated oak, enhanced by a silky texture and
sweet, ripe tannins at the finish.
$42.00
2012 Chateau Haut Domingue
Bordeaux
France
A fine Merlot-dominant blend with 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10%
Cabernet Franc. An abundance of black fruits, a hint of cloves and a
density that sees wines twice the price left wanting.
$34.00
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Malbec, Carmenere, Carignan, Zinfandel and Gamay
Malbec
While it was once hugely popular in Bordeaux, Malbec is now more readily associated with
Argentina and Chile, and Cahors in south-western France. The wine has a luscious, gamey
concentration and ages well, providing the wine world with an intriguing alternative to Merlot,
with which it is often blended.
Carmenere
Now Chile’s signature grape, Carmenere’s origin traces back to France where for many years it was
part of the blend in Bordeaux. A dark skinned grape variety which translates to rich deep colour,
berry fruit and spice characters, the tannins are well rounded and smooth.
Carignan
Carignan is referred to by many other names including Mazuelo, a variety that loves the heat and is
widely found along the Mediterranean with excellent examples from both Spain and France. A
meaty, earthy and savoury grape variety, it is particularly well suited to Priorat.
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2012 Montes 'Purple Angel' Carmenere
Curico Valley Chile
Chile’s signature variety, Carmenère, elegance and power,
scintillatingly spicy, with soft tannins swathing the rich dark fruit and
chocolate character
$158.00
2011 Gros Tollot Les Fontanilles
Languedoc
France
Beautifully fruited, open and layered effort that offers plenty of sweet
blackberry, spice box and minerality in its medium to full-bodied,
balanced profile.
$98.00
2014 Duboeuf Julienas Beaujolais
Beaujolais
France
With the pedigree of a single vineyard wine,it exhibits the pure,
clean berry flavours of Gamay Noir at an intensity that might
surprise.
$59.00
2015 Brookfields Sun Dried Malbec
Hawkes Bay
New Zealand
Hand harvested grapes sun-dried on special racks for three weeks
contribute enhanced aromatics and extra-concentrated flavours.
Dense, spicy and boldly styled, with a lingering velvety mouthfeel.
$58.00
2013 Los Boldos Res. Carmenere
Cachapoal
Chile
Wild red currant notes with a rich vein of coffee bean running
through. Moreish.
$46.00
2014 Domaine Paul Mas Estate Carignan Languedoc
France
Spice and blackberry dominate the aromatics, with subtle
background notes of cocoa and toasty oak. The palate is lush and
full, the dark fruit and liquorice notes intermingling with velvety
tannins.
$40.00
2013 Xyzin Old Vine Zinfandel
United States
The aromatics vivid raspberry, crushed cherry and red currant,
beckoning invitingly to a rich, bright, lively palate. A kiss of spice and
a juicy sign-off leave you reaching for another glass.
2013 Finca Flichman Reserve Malbec
Mendoza
Argentina
With a decent degree of complexity and length, it's a smooth, full
bodied mouthful of fruity plum and berry notes.
$9.00
$40.00
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Syrah/Shiraz
Shiraz tends to be the new world name for this peppery, amenable variety, while the French refer
to it as Syrah. Either way, it is a small, thick-skinned berry that produces a wine with plenty of
alcohol, tannin and acidity, a variety that merges well with other Rhône varieties, and in Australia
has been married to Cabernet Sauvignon with huge success. When young, the typical Shiraz nose is
all pepper and spice, often chocolatey with surges of wild berries generally evident. Shiraz softens
with age, becomes more velvety and starts to deliver gamey, savoury characters, while the sweet
fruit melds but never fades in the final picture.
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2011 Jamsheed Moonambel Syrah
Victoria
Australia
The Moonambel Syrah is sourced from vines planted in 1969 on the
quartz laced granitic soils of the Pyrenees in the township of
Moonambel.
$172.00
2013 Hewitson The Mad Hatter
Deep, dark but bright, red/purple colour. From the first engagement
on the nose you sense place and vineyard with this terrific Shiraz.
$132.00
2013 Coopers Creek Reserve Syrah
Hawkes Bay
New Zealand
The essence of Hawkes Bay Syrah: masses of black fruits, a touch
of pepper, some meatiness and lovely, savoury oak. A beautifully
structured wine. Full bodied with silken tannins and great length.
$126.00
2010 Leasingham Classic Clare Shiraz
Clare Valley
Australia
Exhibits vibrant black cherry, plum and peppery aromas backed by
cedary oak. It’s a complex generously flavoured wine with a velvety
texture and a flavoursome aftertaste.
$106.00
2008 Cuilleron St Joseph Pierres Seches Rhone
France
A flattering, gourmand wine, with a nose that conjures a basket of
lovely, ripe, just-picked red and black fruits.
$105.00
2014 Brookfields Hillside Syrah
Hawkes Bay
New Zealand
Sweet, spicy, intensely flavoured fruit, languid notes of liquorice and
pepper, a hint of toast on a bed of oak.
$19.00
$95.00
2013 Grant Burge Filsell Shiraz
Barossa
Australia
The deep colour reflects the intense palate of ripe fruit flavours,
seamlessly melded with sweet spice notes, silky tannins and
balancing acidity. Grows in the glass.
$17.00
$79.00
2012 Tim Adams Shiraz
Clare Valley
Australia
Great value Australian Shiraz packed with ripe notes of plum, berry
and violets, all embellished by spice, some nicely integrated
American oak and a posse of supple tannins.
2013 Kilikanoon 'Killermans Run' Shiraz South Australia Australia
Elegantly styled, poised and complex, the ripe plum and mocha
aromas supported by spice and oak, the generous palate
complemented by mellow tannins and a long finish.
2014 Hardy's Tintara Shiraz
Crafted from premium McLaren Vale fruit, displaying a generous
array of spice-edged blueberry, red currant and chocolate
characters, toasty oak and fine tannins.
$62.00
$13.00
$59.00
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Grenache, GSM Blends and Mencia
Or Garnacha Tinto, to refer to this fruity grape by its Spanish name. Its distinguishing
characteristics are high alcohol and a sweet, jammy fruit character that shines on its own and lends
itself to blending, particularly with its more robust varietal sisters from the Southern Rhône, such
as Mourvedre and Syrah. With hints of aniseed and licorice being common in Grenache, and a
persistent pepperiness often making itself felt, it can never be called dull. The great Châteauneufdu-Pape wines invariably contain a Grenache component, where its sweetness adds vitality to the
earthiness of the Mourvedre and the spice of Syrah. In these world-renowned GSM blends, the
Shiraz component will offer the spice and lift, while the Mourvedre (or Mataro, as it can be known)
will give tannin and backbone, all of which support the sweet fruit attack of the Grenache.
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2006 Alvaro Palacios Dofi
Priorat
Spain
The nose is a delectable combination of crème de cassis with floral
touches, the palate a deep river into which has plunged blackberries
tipped with vanilla. Power and richness meets pedigree & class
$286.00
2011 Mont Redon Chateauneuf Du Pape Rhone
France
A definitive Châteauneuf-du-Pape blend of 60% Grenache, 30%
Syrah, 8% Mourvèdre and 2% of other indigenous varieties.
$128.00
2012 Torbreck Cuvee Juveniles
Barossa
Australia
Fragrant, intense and concentrated, with dark fruit, spice and earth
notes dominating the lissom palate. It surges to a lingering finish
with not a beam of oak in sight.
$87.00
2012 Descendientes J Palacios Petalos Bierzo
Spain
Small plots of old Mencia vines clinging to their steep Bierzo slopes
produce an intense floral nose atop savoury characters, the earthy
notes and vibrant acidity giving way to round, luscious fruit.
$77.00
2011 Palacios Remondo La Montesa
Rioja
Spain
Esoteric rusticity with hillside herbs, wild berries and an earthy
sensuality. The ripe palate spreads its generous warmth with thick,
chewy fruit surrounded by splashes of exotic spice.
$70.00
2013 Domaine Boiron Cote Du Rhone
Rhone
France
Made up of 80% Grenache, 10% Syrah and 10% Cinsault off a
vineyard just outside the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation, their
Côtes du Rhône is succulent and meaty with plenty of ripe fruit
flavours.
$62.00
2012 Dominio De Tares Baltos
Bierzo
Spain
Darkly ripe, with haunting violet notes. The Mencía grape has an
intriguing minerality which, when teamed up with toasty oak and
ultra-fresh berries, makes for an intoxicating concoction.
$53.00
2014 Finca Cuco Grenache & Carignan Rioja
Spain
Carignan, Grenache and Syrah. Hand harvested, traditionally
fermented and aged for only a short period in oak, this evokes bright
red fruits and dried herbs with perfect balance and an innate charm.
$11.00
$48.00
2014 Mont Redon Cote Du Rhone
Rhone
France
Mont-Redon's reserve Côtes du Rhône is an exuberantly rustic
blend of Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah fruit, robust yet still refined,
offering more complexity and sinewy succulence than you'd expect.
$10.00
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Sangiovese, Petit Verdot, Durif and other red varieties
Sangiovese
The grape variety responsible for Chianti, Italy’s internationally consumed red. Chianti comes in
just about every weight, colour and flavour possible, reflecting the variety in quality and
temperament of Sangiovese itself. When yields are kept low and the fruit handled sympathetically,
Sangiovese can produce star-bright reds with good structure and warm fruit; in the Montalcino
region the wines can be as robust, sturdy and serious as a top Barolo. While these wines are longlived, Sangiovese gives up its most defining characteristics - licorice, tobacco, cherry fruit and dry
tea - in the first few years of its life.
Petit Verdot
The least known and least grown of the Bordeaux varietals, largely due to it being a very lateripening grape, meaning in Bordeaux it will ripen generally only one vintage in three. There has
been some success with the variety in the warmer climes, in particular Australia; the best known
exponent in New Zealand would be Stonyridge, where it invariably forms a small proportion of the
final blend of their world-famous Larose. When ripe, it produces well-concentrated, dark wines
with a fragrant nose, rich flavours and soft tannins.
Durif
Much ink has been spilled over the genesis of this sturdy red varietal, although it is generally
acknowledged that it is named after the grower who established the variety in the late 19th century.
Planted widely in California, where it is known as Petit Syrah, wines made from Durif tend to have
high levels of tannin and suit extended cellaring. Spice and plum notes are common in the more
fruit-driven style; its relative lack of star status ensures the wines are often extremely good value.
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2005 Gagliardo Barolo Serre DOCG
Piedmont
Italy
Serre is a single vineyard in Barolo, and one of its top cru. Gagliardo
held stock back and aged it at the winery for ten years, to release
when the wine was ready.
$698.00
2009 Biondi Santi Brunello DOCG
Tuscany
Italy
Sweet and wonderfully fine-grained wine with laser-like yet
harmonious acidity. It's a vivid red with excellent energy and full of
cherries, raspberries, minerals and liquorice.
$498.00
2010 Fontanafredda Barolo Serralunga
Piedmont
Italy
Serralunga Barolos are powerful and long-lived, and this will age for
many years. Resonating with spice, liquorice and leather, it’s dry,
soft, velvety, with an intense nose and a weighty mouthfeel.
$162.00
2010 Cecchi Brunello Di Montalcino Docg
Italy
The bold, raisened nose introduces clean, fruit-driven flavours and
firm tannins, with waves of black cherry, violet and tarry, earthy
notes exploding from the glass.
$162.00
2011 Gagliardo Gianni Gagliardo Barolo Piedmont
Italy
The Nebbiolo grapes are sourced from around the village of La
Morra, an area known for its soft, supple, approachable nature,
making this the perfect early-drinking Barolo.
$144.00
2011 Pasqua Black Label Amarone
Veneto
Italy
The multi-layered palate has a juicy raisin core enhanced by hints of
coffee and earthiness, dusty tannins and a nutty amaro finish.
Power meets Mellow. Compelling.
$127.00
2010 Jacopo Biondi Santi Sassoalloro
Tuscany
Italy
Violets on the nose, gentle tannins and a long, languid finish are the
order of the day. It’s drinking superbly, but those patient ones who
cellar it will be rewarded.
$118.00
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Sangiovese, Petit Verdot, Durif
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2012 Cecchi Riserva Di Famiglia Chianti Tuscany
Italy
The 'Classico' tells you it's from the best part of the Chianti region
and so ratchets up the flavour and concentration a notch or two past
'table wine'. Serious, in an Italian way. Wa-hey
$106.00
2011 Di Gresy Villa Martis
Piedmont
Italy
Made with blend of Nebbiolo and Barbera, the blend varies from
vintage to vintage. The Viilla Martis combines the finesse, structure
and acidity of both varieties.
$90.00
2011 Jacopo Biondi Santi Braccale Rosso Tuscany
Italy
The Jacopo builds on family traditions, blending the Brunello clone
developed by his ancestor with the smooth rotundity of Merlot to
produce this rich and fruity red.
$83.00
2013 Di Gresy Barbera Di Asti
Piedmont
Italy
Barbera is the second most-planted variety in Italy (behind
Sangiovese). Vibrant cherry fruit dances forth with an elegant palate
in tow. Rather superb right now, but will happily cellar for 7-8 years
$71.00
2011 Cecchi Vino Nobile Docg
Tuscany
Italy
A Sangiovese-based wine of considerable charmand bearing. It's
also generously approachable, freely sharing its fruit, florals and
spice. A supple, balanced union of complexity and elegance.
$70.00
2012 Pasqua 'BL' Ripasso Doc
Veneto
Italy
A good value alternative to Amarone, created when the finished
Valpolicella is passed over the dried, raisened skins from Amarone
production, resulting in a rich, full-bodied wine.
$63.00
2012 Terreliade Nira Nero D'avola
Italy
With an ability to ripen without roasting and retain acidity at the
same time, this variety is well-suited to Sicily's sun-drenched
vineyards. Rich, pungent and earthy, with a plush and beguiling
swee
$58.00
2013 Pasqua Romeo & Juliet Passimento Veneto
Italy
Made in tribute to Verona and to a legendary love, this soft and
spicy, velvety red is made from grapes pre-dried in wooden trays.
$10.00
$47.00
2014 Pasqua Lapaccio Primitivo Igt
Veneto
Italy
Using the full bodied, richly flavoured indigenous red Primitivo
grape, it is typical of their entire range, well crafted yet moderately
priced.
$10.00
$45.00
2013 Illuminati Riparosso Montepulciano
Italy
Top vineyard sites yield expressive, savoury fruit with a little spice
thrown in for good measure, the wine perfectly poised, with just the
right amount of fruity, gentle tannins and lively acidity.
$8.00
$34.00
2013 Rivera Rupicolo Rosso
Puglia
Italy
The attributes of this easy-drinking, well structured red have been
duly recognised by the likes of Wine Spectator, with 89 points and a
'Best Value' tag.
$33.00
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Tempranillo
Tempranillo is a black grape variety widely grown to make full-bodied red wines in its native Spain. Its
name is the diminutive of the Spanish temprano , a reference to the fact that it ripens several weeks earlier
than most Spanish reds.
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2011 Aalto Ribera Del Deuro
Ribera Del
Spain
100% Tempranillo, showing bold red fruit flavours with hints of violet
and liquorice. Superbly concentrated, magical.
$145.00
2007 Lan Gran Reserva 05
Rioja
Spain
Deep cherry-red with violet hues. Intense aromas of red fruits and
fine wood. Elegant and well balanced in the mouth.
$113.00
2008 Finca Allende
Rioja
Spain
With a flicker of minerality at the edges of the bright blackberry fruits
and a tickle of spice, this is a dense yet pure expression, modern
and vibrantly edgy.
$103.00
2010 Marques De Murrieta Reserva
Rioja
Spain
Full of finesse and character, it is robust, layered and complex, the
acid keeping things bright while a chocolate and plummy richness
delivers the required weight.
$94.00
2011 Protos Crianza
Ribera Del
Spain
The palate has layers of ripe fruit, combining with spicy, meaty
tones backed by nicely rounded tannins and a long flavoursome
aftertaste. A great cellaring prospect.
$93.00
2008 Solar Viejo Reserva
Rioja
Spain
An aristocratic Rioja, forward in its clean, precise fruit flavours and
wondrous in its complexity: black tea, cocoa bean, sweet spices,
black truffles, black fruits, all oak-preserved.
$59.00
2013 Bodegas Emilio Moro Finca Resalso Ribera Del
Spain
A well-rounded, smoothly approachable red with a bright fruit
presence.
$55.00
2011 Marques De Caceres Crianza
Rioja
Spain
Smooth, concentrated, balanced, with intense aromas and touches
of sweet oak. Nicely done.
$55.00
2013 Cepa 21 Hito 13
Ribera Del
Spain
The third generation of the Moro family have sidestepped the old
world charm to create a modern style vino with Tempranillo fruit and
new American oak. Fruit-driven, silky, seductive.
2014 Finca Nueva Tempranillo
Rioja
Spain
Part of the highly regarded Allende stable and 100% Tempranillo, a
searingly modern Rioja with a silky succulence and super
savouriness.
$11.00
$50.00
$40.00
Dida's Wine Journal
Sweet Wines
Sweet white wines are those with unfermented or residual sugar still remaining in them. The level
of sweetness can vary from a few grams per litre, wines known as off-dry or medium-dry, to the
intensely sweet wines such as German Berenauslese, French Sauternes or some of the Late Harvest
styles of the New World. Arguably the finest sweet wines are made from grapes that are botrytised,
the name coming from the naturally-occurring fungus Botrytis Cinerea which grows on the skins of
certain grapes under specific weather conditions. This is known as ‘noble rot’ because it can turn
ordinary fruit into precursors of great dessert wine. Late-harvest wines are dessert or full-bodied
table wines produced from ‘overripe’ grapes, grapes that are allowed to stay on the vine when the
weather conditions are conducive to later ripening than usual. There are fortified dessert wines
available too, such as Tokay, Muscadel, Muscat Beaumes de Venise and Madeira, where the
fermentation is stopped with alcohol; and for the mavericks, there are sweet red dessert styles and
Doux, sweet sparkling wines.
Glass
Bottle
(90ml)
2011 Dagueneau Jurancon (500ml)
Loire
France
This wine is rich, full bodied, its sweet, viscous tendencies
beautifully countered by a streak of natural acidity that is quite
remarkable. An epic wine worthy of a great cellar.
$335.00
2006 Inniskillin Ice Wine (375ML)
Canada
Made from grapes frozen on the vine and harvested at night,
Inniskillin's sparkling model is wonderfully refined, with an intense
nose of honeyed nectarines and apricots.
$236.00
2010 Schloss Vollrads Auslese (375ML) Rheingau
Germany
The botrytis kicks in, manifesting all sweet and sour, a characteristic
typical of Auslese wines. Extraordinary residual sugar of 113.1g/L
and acidity of 9.7g/L.
$122.00
2013 Akarua Alchemy Ice (375ml)
The craftsmanship is sublime, but of course it is the artful Matt
Connell, who has gently squeezed out the small amount of
remaining juice to make this delightful mouthful of opulent southern
sweetnes
$115.00
2012 Jab Beaumes De Venise (375ml)
Rhone
France
In France, this elegant little fortified wine is most frequently served
as an aperitif, but it is equally good on its own
$70.00
2010 Castelnau De Suduiraut (375ml)
Bordeaux
France
Spicy mandarin, apricot and butterscotch notes herald an opulent,
creamy palate and just the right degree of acidity.
$15.00
2012 Tokaji Late Harvest Furmit (500ML)
Hungary
Yellow gold. It is bright and clean. The aroma is pure and complex in
which fine aromas of exotic guava and passion fruit tones complete
with melon, honey, apricot and vanilla.
2009 Deen De Bortoli Bot Sem (375ml)
New South
Australia
Light golden colour. Echoes of citrus, peach, pear, nectarine and
honey with attractive oak aroma’s. A vibrant mouthfeel of stone
fruits, citrus, a twist of caramel and subtle oak interplay.
$57.00
$52.00
$10.00
$38.00
Dida's Wine Journal
Ports and Fortified Wines
The term ‘fortification’ refers to the addition of alcohol, usually in the form of neutral grape brandy,
to part fermented or fully fermented wines. When this spirit is added to partly fermented wines, it
is done so to halt the fermentation and preserve natural sweetness, as exhibited by Port or sweet
Madeira. Adding alcohol to fully fermented wine is traditionally done to make them more robust
and to prevent spoilage during ageing, the obvious example of this kind of wine being sherry.
Sherries start life as dry white wines of between 11 and 14% alc; once fermented they fall broadly
into two main categories: Fino and Oloroso. Fino are lighter, pale coloured wines that served
chilled, make for a wonderful aperitif. When aged they are known as Amontillado. Oloroso wines
are heavier and darker coloured, and also known as brown or cream sherries. Port styles vary
according to three main criteria: whether the wine is dated or not (i.e. Vintage Port); whether the
wine matures in cask or bottle or both (most Ports are wood-aged, with Vintage styles generally
being the only ones matured solely in the bottle); whether the wine is made from fruit from a single
harvest or is a blend of various years. Most ports are the latter, with only Vintage, Late Bottled and
those with a harvest date coming from a single vintage.
Glass
(90ml)
2000 Sandeman Vintage Port
Douro Valley Portugal
Stewed fruit and fresh herbs on the nose. Full-bodied and velvety on
the palate, with a long sweet fruit finish.
$41.00
NV H&H Madeira 20yr Old
Madeira
Portugal
Brilliant gold colour, made from the rare Terrantez variety, aromas of
dried fruit, raisens, spice, firm tannins, Madeira's trade mark aciidity
with incredible balance.
$34.00
NV Barros Tawny Port 20 Year Old
A true Portuguese tawny port with a fine, delicate nuttiness.
Extended barrel maturation has produced a wine with complex
rancio flavours that show subtle 'fruitcake richness'.
$23.00
NV Chapel Hill The Devil
It is a rich smooth wine with nutty, toffee-like aromas and flavours
enriched by a lush, spicy, viscous texture.
$20.00
2009 Sandeman Lbv Port
Opaque ruby colour with concentrated aromas and flavours of
cassis, raspberry, plums and figs; full-bodied, sweet yet fresh
$14.00
NV Quinta De La Rosa Ruby Port
Tiny, 100-year-old family business with a knack for turning the
traditional port varieties into something special. Their entry-level
model, the ruby, is more intense than most; not as sweet.
$12.00
NV De Bortoli Tawny Port 8yr Old
New South
Australia
The refined rancio characters of the 8 year old Tawny are enhanced
by rich chocolate, coffee and sweet almond flavours. Creamy and
smooth concentrated fruit characters finish long and flavoursome.
$11.00
Florio Vecchio Marsala Superiore
Italy
Up a rung here, with a minimum alcohol level of 18%, and 2 yrs
ageing. Sherry characters of straw attach themselves to an amoebic
type creaminess; expand your horizons, have a wee sip...
$9.00
Bottle
Beer & Cider
Glass
Bottle
Tap
440ml
Guest Taps
$10
Craft
330ml
Galbraith’s Bohemian Pilsner
Auckland
$9
Galbraith’s Munich Lager
Auckland
$9
Hallertau No.3 Copper Tart
Auckland
$10
Hallertau No.2 Statesman
Auckland
$10
Mountain Goat Hightail Ale
Melbourne
$9
Tuatara Aotearoa Pale Ale
Kapiti Coast
$9
Garage Project Hāpi Daze Pale Ale
Wellington
$9
Garage Project Pernicious Weed IPA
Wellington
$9
Panhead Supercharger APA
Wellington
$9
Craft
500ml
Emerson’s Pilsner
Dunedin
$15
Galbraith’s New American Pale Ale
Auckland
$15
Galbraith’s Rurik Stout
Auckland
$15
Galbraith’s Santana Double APA
Auckland
$15
The Usual Suspects
330ml
Beck’s
$8.5
Asahi Dry
$8.5
Steinlager Pure
$8.5
Tiger
$8.5
Heineken
$8.5
Stella Artois
$8.5
Corona
$8.5
Peroni
$9
Low Alcohol
330ml
Galbraith’s Redemption (2.5%)
Auckland
$7
Heineken Light (2.5%)
Holland
$7
Cider
500ml
Forbidden Simply Apple Cider
Auckland
$9
Aspall Suffolk Cyder
UK
$9
Crabbies Alcoholic Gingerbeer UK
$9
Whisky
Scotland
Region
Dram
Aberfeldy “Melon Vine” 19 (Wemyss)
Speyside
$17
Aberlour 12
Highland
$11
Aberlour a'Bunadh
Highland
$14
Ardbeg 10
Islay
$9
Ardbeg Uigealdail
Islay
$14
Auchentoshen 18
Lowland
$17
Auchentoshen Virgin Oak
Lowland
$18
BenRaich 10
Speyside
$9
Bowmore 12
Islay
$8
Bowmore 18
Islay
$17
Bowmore Darkest
Islay
$15
Bruichladdich Classic Laddie
Islay
$11
Bruichladdich Islay Barley
Islay
$15
Bruichladdich Octomore 6.1
Islay
$22
Bruichladdich Port Charlotte Scottish Barley
Islay
$12
Bruichladdich Black Art
Islay
$40
Bunnahabhain 12
Islay
$10
Caol Ila 12
Islay
$11
Dalwhinnie 15
Highland
$15
Glen Scotia “Seville Bazaar” (Wemyss)
Campbell Town
$16
Glendronach 8
Highland
$10
Glenfarclas 12
Highland
$10
Glenfarclas 15
Highland
$14
Glenfarclas 21
Highland
$19
Glenfiddich 12
Highland
$7
Glenfiddich Ancient Reserve
Highland
$18
Glengarioch 12
Highland
$9
Glenglassaugh Evolution
Highland
$10
Glenglassaugh Revival
Highland
$10
Glenlivet 18
Speyside
$15
Glenmorangie Original
Highland
$8
Glenmorangie Tusail
Highland
$19
Glenrothes “Aromatic Orange Tobacco” 1988 (Wemyss)
Highland
$20
Highland Park 12
Highland
$12
Highland Park 14
Highland
$13
Highland Queen 30
Highland
$40
Jura 10
Jura
$8
Jura 16
Jura
$12
Jura 30
Jura
$80
Jura Prophecy
Jura
$14
Whisky
Scotland
Region
Dram
Jura Superstition
Jura
$10
Kilchoman 2008
Islay
$15
Lagavulin 16
Islay
$17
Laphroaig 10
Islay
$11
Longrow 18
Campbell Town
$16
Muirhead 16
Highland
$7
Oban 14
Highland
$17
Springbank 10
Campbell Town
$12
Talisker 10
Isle of Skye
$12
Dalmore 12
Highland
$11
Dalmore 15
Highland
$16
Dalmore 18
Highland
$23
Dalmore Cigar Malt Reserve
Highland
$21
Dalmore King Alexander III
Highland
$29
Tomatin 18
Highland
$19
Tomintoul (Alexander Murray) 15
Highland
$17
Tullibardine Soverign
Lowland
$9
Tullibardine Burgundy
Lowland
$10
Tullibardine Sauternes
Lowland
$10
Tullibardine Sherry Cask
Lowland
$10
Tullibardine 20
Lowland
$19
USA
State
Dram
Blantons Original Single Barrel
Kentucky
$13
Eagle Rare 10 Single Barrel Bourbon
Kentucky
$11
Elijah Craig 12
Kentucky
$9
Jack Daniels Tennessee Honey
Tennesse
$7
Jack Daniels Old No7
Tennesse
$8
Jack Daniels Gentleman Jack
Tennesse
$10
Jack Daniels Single Barrel
Tennesse
$11
Jack Daniels No27 Gold
Tennesse
$14
Jack Daniels Sinatra Selection
Tennesse
$30
Jeffersons Reserve
Kentucky
$9
Kentucky Vintage
Kentucky
$9
Maker’s Mark
Kentucky
$10
Maker’s Mark 46
Kentucky
$9
Old Forrester
Kentucky
$8
Woodford Reserve
Kentucky
$9
Woodford Reserve Doublewooded
Kentucky
$9
Whisky
Rest of the World
Country
Dram
Connemarra Peated
Ireland
$10
Tullamore Dew
Ireland
$8
Tyrconnell Single Malt
Ireland
$8
Teeling Single Grain
Ireland
$8
Teeling Single Malt
Ireland
$9
Teeling Revival 15
Ireland
$18
Teeling 21
Ireland
$25
NZ Whisky Company 1992 Cask Strength
New Zealand
$22
Thomson Two Tone Release
New Zealand
$8
Thomson 18
New Zealand
$24
Thomson 21
New Zealand
$20
Nikka Coffey Grain
Japan
$13

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