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5 Stars. Gru-vee baby!
5 Stars. Gru-vee baby!
Read more...- Gru...what? We just call it "Gru-vee" for short!
- A grape variety native to Austria, now being planted by a few clever winemakers in NZ
- Medium bodied, spicy, mouth filling white with stone fruit flavours and a dry finish
Aotearoa Regional Wine Competition – Silver
Sam Kim – 94 Points
RRP $23.99
$19.99
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"Quintessential Coonawarra cabernet of power and promise"
"Quintessential Coonawarra cabernet of power and promise"
Read more...- GOOD WINE & CHEESE! Simply purchase $160 or more of selected Church Road, St Hugo and Orlando wines and receive a FREE Whitestone 4-Cheese Tin Selection worth $40.00! Click here for more details.
- Made by Orlando - one of the true legends in the Aussie wine scene!
- Gold medal (NZ Int'l Wine Show 2021), 96/100 (Tyson Stelzer, James Halliday's Wine Companion), 93/100 (Bob Campbell MW, The Real Review)
- "Quintessential Coonawarra cabernet of power and promise...masterfully assembled" (Tyson Stelzer)
- A wine made for the cellar! Drink now to 2035
Bob Campbell MW – 4 Stars
James Halliday 96 Points
NZIWS Gold
RRP $69.99
$65.99
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Italy's most planted variety, from Italy's No.1 wine selling wine brand!
Italy's most planted variety, from Italy's No.1 wine selling wine brand!
Read more...- Tavernello is Italy's number one selling wine brand!
- Organically produced Sangiovese (pronounced san-joe-vae-sae) is the most planted variety in Italy
- 90/100 (Bob Campbell MW) - "Medium-bodied red with a core of sweet fruit that is neatly balanced by fine, ripe tannins. Floral/violet, raspberry, vanilla and ripe cherry flavours. Charming wine that is ready for drinking. Offers value at this price"
Sam Kim – 91 Points
Bob Campbell MW – 4 Stars
RRP $19
$15.99
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Pinot that always screams quality!
Pinot that always screams quality!
Read more...- Made by a kingpin Central Otago producer (Mt Difficulty)
- 90/100 (Bob Campbell MW) - "A real crowd-pleaser offering good value at this price ($33)
- Named after a local stream. But the story of how the stream got its name is far more interesting!
- Soft and savoury, packed with juicy berry goodness - bust it out with duck, lamb or pork
Bob Campbell MW – 4 Stars
RRP $32.99
$24.99
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"From one year to the next, this is one of New Zealand’s greatest wine bargains."
"From one year to the next, this is one of New Zealand’s greatest wine bargains."
Read more...- 90/100 & Top Value (Bob Campbell MW)
- "Textural wine with moderate intensity and a lengthy, mouth-watering finish" (Bob Campbell MW)
- "From one year to the next, this is one of New Zealand’s greatest wine bargains" (Michael Cooper)
- Zingy, tropical fruit flavours with a crisp, dry finish. You just can't go wrong!
The Real Review – Top Value
Bob Campbell MW – 4 Stars
NZIWS Silver
RRP $19.99
$16.99
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Now you see it, soon you won't!
Now you see it, soon you won't!
Read more...- Limited edition "Phantom Red" release by Bogle
- Near 50/50 blend of Californian Petit Syrah and Zinfandel
- Aged 28 months in oak before release
- A rich, jammy, spicy fruit monster loaded with flavour and a peppery, licorice finish!
RRP $39.99
$32.99
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The first of its kind, setting the benchmark for over 50 years!
The first of its kind, setting the benchmark for over 50 years!
Read more...- GOOD WINE & CHEESE! Simply purchase $160 or more of selected Church Road, St Hugo and Orlando wines and receive a FREE Whitestone 4-Cheese Tin Selection worth $40.00! Click here for more details.
- High altitude Riesling, rocky terroir - they said it couldn't be done! Orlando set the scene for cool climate Riesling 50 years ago
- 93/100 (Bob Campbell MW, The Real Review), 93/100 (Huon Hooke, The Real Review), 93/100 (Stuart Knox, The Real Review)
- "An impressive wine with obvious potential" (Bob Campbell MW)
- Seriously delicious Riesling to drink now to 2040
The Real Review – Top Rank
The Real Review – 4 Stars
Huon Hooke – 4 Stars
Bob Campbell MW – 4 Stars
RRP $49.99
$45.99
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Think of it as a Baby Amarone!
Think of it as a Baby Amarone!
Read more...- Valpolicella Ripasso - made from Valpolicella grapes and sitting on the third tier of a five tier classification system
- Made using partially dried grapes, an Ancient Roman technique called “appassimento".
- The next tier up is Amarone della Valpolicella - typically $50+ in price - this offers an Amarone like experience for a fraction of the cost!
- Gold medal winner (AWC Vienna)
Gold medal winner
RRP $36.99
$29.99
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"One of the best producers of Lambrusco and this, their entry-level wine, is outstanding value for money"
"One of the best producers of Lambrusco and this, their entry-level wine, is outstanding value for money"
Read more...- Slightly spritzy (frizzante), sweet and juicy style sparkling wine from northern Italy
- "Lambrusco is a fun, easydrinking summer quaffer, but this Italian bubbly is also a great accompaniment to highly seasoned or salty foods...Medici Ermete is one of the best producers of Lambrusco and this, their entry-level wine, is outstanding value for money" (Paul Tudor, Metro Magazine)
- Slightly lower in alcohol at just 8.5% - a great option with salty takeaway foods!
RRP $15.99
$12.99
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"Famous name and famously cellar-worthy, if you can keep your hands off it long enough"
"Famous name and famously cellar-worthy, if you can keep your hands off it long enough"
Read more...- GOOD WINE & CHEESE! Simply purchase $160 or more of selected Church Road, St Hugo and Orlando wines and receive a FREE Whitestone 4-Cheese Tin Selection worth $40.00! Click here for more details.
- One of the legendary labels from the Barossa wine scene
- 95/100 (James Halliday's Wine Companion) - "Famous name and famously cellar-worthy, if you can keep your hands off it long enough"
- 92/100 (Huon Hooke, The Real Review) - "Full bodied, dense wine with quite firm tannins and solid structure. Worthwhile cellaring a few years"
- Cellar worthy Barossa Shiraz - drink now to 2035
The Real Review – 4 Stars
James Halliday – 95 Points
RRP $39.99
$34.99
