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"Bob Campbell’s cheapest 4 star red in five years"

4 stars: Bob Campbell MW - "Deliciously Moreish"

4 Stars: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit - "Amazing Value for Money"

Metro Top 100 Wines for Summer – "An Amazing Bargain"

"I’ve spent 22 years in the wine industry searching for a bargain like this."... Read more »

** FREIGHT FREE **

"An impressive wine showing substance and harmony"

4.5 stars (90/100 points): Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Pinot Blanc can be a delightful drink as it has the roundness and soothing quality, and this is a lovely expression of the variety. It's ripe and elegantly perfumed on the nose displaying yellow peach, mango and floral characters. The palate is concentrated and weighty with rich texture and a fabulously long, expansive finish. An impressive wine showing substance and harmony. At its best: now to 2014. Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"vibrant mouth-filling fruit with cherry and plum"

"Vibrant red with some purple hues, this shiraz cabernet has aromas of red berry fruit and plums with a hint of wood. On the palate it shows vibrant mouth-filling fruit with cherry and plum, good length, a touch of wood and a soft full finish." Bairnsdale Advertiser - Mick Plozza

The grapes for this wine were picked at night to ensure that they were as cool as possible. Crushed to modern rotary fermenters the grapes were then allowed to macerate for 2 days before inoculation and fermentation. Pressed off skins 7 days later and allowed to go through the second malolactic fermentation. The wine has then had minimal handling prior to filtration for bottling.

"delightful combination of mulberry aromas with a hint of cream ventures"

"Dark red with magenta hues a delightful combination of mulberry aromas with a hint of cream ventures forth on first impression. The palate is full and soft displaying good berry fruit characters, black cherry, mulberry and plum, with good length. Great with just about any meat dish and fantastic with Pizza."

"A quality Bordeaux at this price is quite astonishing" Sam Kim

"AN AMAZING VALUE MERLOT CABERNET" Jo Burzynska, Viva

4.5 Stars & 90/100: Sam Kim; The Wine Orbit

A quality Bordeaux at this price is quite astonishing. The bouquet is classic, displaying dark plum, dried herb and game characters. It's medium-bodied, as it should be, and beautifully ripe with elegant texture and fine-grained tannins providing a lovely long dry finish. It's youthful but delicious already with a potential to develop greater complexity. At its best: now to 2015. 

A... Read more »

"Not all of the great bubbly is produced in Champagne ... and here's proof from Burgundy"

"the best budget bubbly sampled this season" Jo Burzynska, Viva 2010

Gold Medal: Vinalies Internationales

4 Stars: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"A beautifully elegant nose showing lemon/lime, chalk and subtle yeasty characters. The palate is finely textured with crisp apple... Read more »

"Brilliant value"

5 stars (93/100 points): Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

This is full of delicious fruit flavours - feijoa, passionfruit and lime - together with lifted herbaceous notes on the nose. The palate is lively and intense with excellent fruit richness, leading to a refreshing finish. Brilliant value. At its best: now to 2014. Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Packed full of aromas and flavours of passionfruit, peach, kiwifruit and gooseberry. Lively and vibrant with fresh mouthwatering acidity and a lingering crisp finish. Made with fruit from vineyards in... Read more »

"succulent and intensely flavoured on the palate with a fruity mouth feel"

4.5 Stars (91/100 Points): Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Beautifully perfumed on the nose showing stone fruit, feijoa and herbaceous notes. It's succulent and intensely flavoured on the palate with a fruity mouth feel. A highly enjoyable Sauvignon offering plenty of attractive flavours. At its best: now to 2014. Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"a refreshing mouthfeel and a lingering finish"

"aromas of pineapple, citrus and peach with a hint of creamy oak"

4 Stars (88/100): Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

The wine is elegantly expressed showing appealing aromas of pineapple, citrus and peach with a hint of creamy oak. It's juicy and nicely fruited on the palate with smooth texture and well integrated acidity, providing a refreshing mouthfeel and a lingering finish. Very well crafted and approachable. At its best: now to 2014. Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

 "It’s drinking well now"

4 STARS: Michael Coopers Buyers Guide To NZ Wines

89/100: www.bobswinereviews.com

"Grown at Gladstone, in the northern Wairarapa, the 2009 vintage is a full-coloured, sturdy red (14.5 per cent alcohol), sweet-fruited, with generous berry and spice flavours, softly textured and very harmonious. It’s drinking well now" Michael Cooper

“89/100... More flesh and flavour than the regular label with a refreshing cut of acidity. Bright, vibrant wine with red cherry and hints of spice” www.bobswinereviews.com

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"A beautifully balanced Sauvignon"

5 stars: Cuisine Magazine Dec 2011 /Jan Issue 2012

TOP 10: Cuisine Magazine Dec 2011 /Jan Issue 2012

BEST BUY: Cuisine Magazine Dec 2011 /Jan Issue 2012

91/100: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"A youthful and vibrant Sauvignon displaying grapefruit, passionfruit and herbaceous characters on the nose. The palate is full of mouthwatering flavours with a lingering juicy finish. The fruit expression is pure and inviting,... Read more »

** FREIGHT FREE **

"Superbly priced"

5 stars: Cuisine Magazine Dec 2011 /Jan Issue 2012

TOP 10 (#3): Cuisine Magazine Dec 2011 /Jan Issue 2012

BEST BUY: Cuisine Magazine Dec 2011 /Jan Issue 2012

91/100: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

“Vibrant and pure, the fruit is beautifully expressed in this appealing Sauvignon, displaying lime... Read more »

** FREIGHT FREE **

"lush, succulent & fabulous "

5 Stars (93/100): Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

BEST BUY: Cuisine Magazine Dec 2011 /Jan Issue 2012

• 2010 vintage: 5 STARS (94/100) SAM KIM, WINE ORBIT
• 2009 vintage: BEST BUY CUISINE & AWARDED 91/100
• 2008 vintage: GOLD MEDAL & AWARDED 92/100
• 2007 vintage: 5 STARS & BEST BUY CUISINE
• 2006 vintage: 5 STARS & BEST BUY CUISINE

This is lush, succulent and fabulous drinking, and offers amazing value for money. The nose is beautifully fragrant showing... Read more »

many discriminating palates have embraced Veuve du Vernay as their favourite French sparkling 

Gold Medal:  Concours Mondiale de Bruxelles 2009

A fine bead and persistent mouuse. Tres French and lively on the nose, bouquets of good dry crunchy fruit with characters of supple spice, apples and subdued cinammon, peachy elements and sweet smelling clovey punch. Straight onto the palate with crisp apple and nectarine flavours, heightened profiles of rich cashew and toasty, yeasty brioche, simple almond characters with complexities of mint, confectioned citrus and vanilla. This wine is fresh and appealing, florid and tangy at the finish, it lingers with long buttery, lemony elements. Comparable to France's finest, a wine of... Read more »

"Exuberant gooseberry flavours complement the banana/pineapple flavours"

4.5 Stars (90 Points): Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Bronze Medal: Marlborough Wine Show 2011

"It's intense on the nose showing passionfruit, peach, pineapple and herbaceous characters. The palate is vibrant and full with excellent fruit richness and bright acidity leading to a lovely refreshing finish. The wine shows great intensity, and is very approachable too. At its best: now to 2014." Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"Nicely... Read more »

Classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Aromas of gooseberry, guava and grapefruit with a touch of red capsicum

Pale lemon with green highlights. Classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Aromas of gooseberry, guava and grapefruit with a touch of red capsicum. Refreshing and flavoursome on the palate with lifted ripe citrus and an intriguing mineral note. Well balanced with great length and purity on the finish. Winemakers Notes

The name 'Wild South' reflects the raw beauty, unique character and spirit of Marlborough. Wild South produces premium Marlborough varietals with wines that are characterized by varietal expression, concentrated flavour and outstanding quality. Winemaker: Christie Brown

"Heady aromas of red apple and passion-fruit are wrapped in soft notes of wild honey and ripe pear"

Heady aromas of red apple and banana passion-fruit are wrapped in soft notes of wild honey and ripe pear. A fine acid structure wrapped in soft oily ribbons gives perfect balance. Warm flavours of peach and lychee gently tossed in melted butter mingle with banana esters to give a long luscious finish. Winemakers Notes

The name 'Wild South' reflects the raw beauty, unique character and spirit of Marlborough. Wild South produces premium Marlborough varietals with wines that are characterized by varietal expression, concentrated flavour and outstanding quality. Winemaker: Christie Brown

"delicious"

4.5 stars (90/100): Sam Kim, Wine Orbit 2011

"Full of delicious flavours, this is beautifully aromatic on the nose with lime zest, feijoa and sweet capsicum characters. It's vibrant and punchy on the palate showing lovely fruit intensity and a lengthy juicy finish. Excellent value for money. At its best: now to 2013"  13% Screw cap. Nov 2011. Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

A bright crisp, easy drinking sauvignon blanc with aromas of gooseberry, citrus and melon. The palate is full of fabulous fruit salad flavours, lime and some slight kiwifruit notes. A beautifully balanced... Read more »

"Full of attractive aromatic qualities, the wine displays delicious stone fruit and pear flavours with an underlying hint of spice"

Trophy for Champion Pinot Gris: NZIWS 2011

gold medal: NZIWS 2011

This wine has aromatics reminiscent of a fruit cocktail full of white pear, passionfruit and melon. On the palate this is duplicated with lovely rich flavours, a textured mid palate and an off-dry finish.

Mt Difficulty owns some of the oldest vineyards and is one of the most respected wineries in the Central Otago region of New Zealand's rugged South Island. Situated in Bannockburn, a unique and rare area of extremes, Mt... Read more »

"Just gorgeous drinking" 

5 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"It's beautifully aromatic displaying passionfruit, lime zest and currant characters. The palate is juicy and lively with a lingering crisp finish. The wine is classically expressed and immediately appealing. Just gorgeous drinking" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Sensational aroma with blackcurrant, citrus and tropical fruit salad notes. The wine has a very juicy and fresh palate, layered with ripe stone fruit and citrus peel notes. Great length and balance, with a lingering clean citrus finish.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: Sam Kim - The Wine Orbit

GOLD MEDAL: Concours des vin du Val de Loire

GOLD MEDAL: Concours des Grands Vins de France

GOLD MEDAL: Indiana International Wine Show

"This classic Loire Valley wine boasts honey, lemon and toast aromas with a fine, delicate palate and clean finish. ...Bouvet has a surprising touch of class", Paul Tudor MW Metro Magazine

Champagne quality at a fraction of the price. Bouvet Brut is regarded as the finest expression of sparkling wine from the Loire Valley in France. It is one of France's oldest... Read more »

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"Beautifully balanced acidity and a long and concentrated finish"

4 Stars: TiZwine.com 2010

"Clean and bright citrus aromas and flavours with a hint of kerosene and well balanced acidity." TiZwine.com 2010

Lively aromas of mandarin and citrus entwined with floral hints and a touch of honeydew. This light bodied Riesling shows limes and grapefruit on the palate with a slight mineral note. Beautifully balanced acidity and a long and concentrated finish. The fruit for this wine comes from several vineyards throughout Marlborough. It was fermented at cool temperatures with selected yeast in order to retain the intensity of the fruit flavour.

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wild berries, plums and cherries with a hint of dried herbs and spice

Medium purple/garnet. Inviting aromas of wild berries, plums and cherries with a hint of dried herbs and spice. The flavours follow from the nose onto the palate and showcase the attractive fruit, spice and earth flavours of the Waipara Valley. Winemakers Notes

It's the extreme natural environments of the mountains, hills and valleys of the South Island that gives the wines of Waipara Hills its intensity, character and complexity - multi-award winning wine that expresses the true soul of the south. At Waipara Hills our philosophy is simple. It's about allowing the characteristics of each season's fruit to shine, then creating perfect balance with as little interference as possible. The result is wine that is rich, vibrant... Read more »

Ripe pear, quince paste, fresh hay and ginger 

2011 was an exceptional season for Waipara Valley Pinot Gris with an early flower set and cool, dry ripening season. Ripe pear, quince paste, fresh hay and ginger aromatics lead to a dry and structured palate showing great weight and texture. Serve lightly chilled. Winemakers Notes

It's the extreme natural environments of the mountains, hills and valleys of the South Island that gives the wines of Waipara Hills its intensity, character and complexity - multi-award winning wine that expresses the true soul of the south. At Waipara Hills our philosophy is simple. It's about allowing the characteristics of each season's fruit to shine, then creating perfect balance with as little interference as possible. The result is wine that is rich, vibrant... Read more »

"Medium-bodied with ripe pear and apricot flavours and a touch of spice"

Pure Silver Medal: Air New Zealand Wine Awards 2011

Lifted notes of pear and apricot, supported by underlying bread-crust and marzipan with delicate floral notes. A medium-bodied wine with a refreshing and full palate showing ripe pear and apricot along with a touch of spice. Excellent balance with a long lingering finish.

Saint Clair Family Estate is owned by Neal and Judy Ibbotson, viticulture pioneers in Marlborough since 1978. Grapes were originally supplied to local wine companies; however a desire to extend the quality achieved in the vineyard through to the finished wine led to the establishment of Saint... Read more »

"beautifully harmonised Pinot"

Gold Medal: Sydney International Wine Competition 2011 

Gold Medal: Bragato Wine Awards

5 STARS: Winestate Magazine

5 Stars & (93/100): Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"Ripe, rich and stylish, this is a gorgeous Pinot with lovely fruit intensity together with subtle savoury notes on the nose, displaying dark cherry, spice, game and a hint of dried herb notes. The palate is... Read more »

"Possibly the biggest-selling Italian red wine in New Zealand"

4.5 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"Sicily's finest red grape" Jancis Robinson MW on Nero d'Avola

"Once again, this label delivers with loads of tasty flavours. The nose is ripe and lifted showing dark plum, cherry, game and spice characters. It's nicely weighted on the palate with good fruit intensity and smooth texture leading to a pleasant dry finish. Brilliantly priced for such comfort and appeal. At its best: now to 2013." Sam Kim, Read more »

"Rich and mouth filiing"

GOLD MEDAL & TOP 50: nwws 2011

Grapes were picked at optimum maturity, with excellent flavor concentration. After harvesting, all the fruit was crushed, destemmed and direct pressed with no skin contact. The clarified juice was fermented at cool temperatures to maximize flavour. 

COLOUR: Mid straw with brilliant clarity.

NOSE: Ripe pineapple and peach aromas are complemented by fresh bread notes and hints of spice.

PALATE: Rich and mouth filiing, with abundant fresh fruit characters, and a long, appealing finish.

FOOD MATCH: An excellent match with seafood and creamy chicken dishes.

"creamy mousse lifts the palate while the wine closes with a fresh crisp finish"

Rolling Wines are sourced from the Central Ranges region of the vineyard. The continual cool temperatures, coupled with intense sunlight, gives the fruit incredible colour and vibrant flavours. With the Rolling brand we’ve created a range of fantastic, easy drinking wines. A great companion for food or just to enjoy on their own.

Aroma: A vibrant, sparkling wine with fresh, lifted apple and pear notes. Hints of nutty complexity layer the fruit driven aromas.

Palate: Fresh-cut apple and pear fruits from the Pinot Grigio and melon from the Chardonnay overlay the softly textured palate. The fine creamy mousse lifts the palate while the wine closes with a fresh crisp finish.

Eat with: Perfect as... Read more »

"aromas of passionfruits and gooseberries"

Sauvignon Blanc is always fantastic as a young wine with intense aromatics. You will discover aromas of passionfruit and gooseberries. A block from the Clouston vineyard is selected for these wines. They will have aromas of passionfruits and gooseberries plus a hint of cut grass and similar characters on the palate.

This delicious and succulent wine is great drinking now with fresh seafood salads, vegetables and creamy cheeses over the next 2-3 years. Winemakers Notes

This is a stunning little gem from Palliser, given the price. This is the second label from Palliser Estate. The wines are recognised as being as impressive as many wineries top labels and are value for money.

"intense flavours"

5 Stars (93/100): Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

4 Stars: Raymond Chan, Raymond Chan Wine Reviews

"Bright ruby-red colour with some purple hues, the nose is fresh and tightly bound, with bright black cherry and raspberry aromas, showing good depth.  The palate is fresh and lively with attractively sweet, ripe fruit flavours of black berry fruits, dark cherries and raspberry liqueur.  There is fine tannin grip and slippery acidity lends tension and a vibrancy that will allow the wine to develop over the next 5-6 years. Match with poultry and... Read more »

"An appealing and lively Pinot"

4 STARS: Sam Kim, The Wine Orbit

"A gently flavoured Pinot displaying red cherry, spice and a hint of game characters on the nose. The palate is juicy and smooth with good fruit weight and fine-grained tannins. An appealing and lively Pinot. At its best: now to 2012." Sam Kim, The Wine Orbit

"Fresh, alive Pinot, quite tasty in its fruit without being heavy nor over-oaked. Best beside food from chicken to veal and lamb. Shows its share of spicy cherry characters in the local Marlborough tradition. Clean, sound, enjoyable now, into... Read more »

"AWESOME SHIRAZ FROM THE SUN KISSED VINEYARDS OF SOUTHERN FRANCE"

5 STARS & 93/100: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"Intensely coloured and beautifully perfumed, this is striking and beautifully ripe on the nose displaying blackberry, dark plum and floral characters with a hint of spice. It's succulent and richly flavoured on the palate with velvety texture and a sumptuous finish. At its best: now to 2014". Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

WHATS WITH THE NAME 'WILD PIG': The winery tells us a pig they have called 'Greta' loves eating the... Read more »

"warming wine with loads of appeal"

GOLD MEDAL & TROPHY: New Zealand International Wine Show 2009

ELITE GOLD: Air New Zealand Wine Awards 2009

90/100 & 4 STARS: Bob Campbell MW

"Generous, opulent Gewurztraminer with masses of exotic fruits, rose petal and mixed spice flavours plus a full-bodied, almost chewy mouth feel to match. This is a rich and warming wine with loads of appeal." Bob Campbell MW

"A richly textured wine with a whisper of sweetness and floral, tropical characters. It's immensely drinkable and delicious"... Read more »

"explosion of flavours"

Trophy Champion Sauvignon Blanc: NZIWS 2011

GOLD MEDAL: NZIWS 2011

BEST BUY: Cuisine Magazine Dec 2011 /Jan Issue 2012

MAUI embodies the daring demi-god that walked between the realms of man and god. Always up for an adventure the legends tells the stories of when he discovered fire, captured the sun and pulled New Zealandout of the sea. MAUI was a great adventurer with an inquisitive nature and a fearless spirit, attributes that are the very heart of the MAUI range of wines.

Colour: Pale green gold.

Nose: Aromas of fresh summer... Read more »

 "juicy mouth-feel and an appealing crisp dry finish"

4 STARS (87/100): Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"The wine delivers classic Pinot Gris fruity aromas of stonefruit, citrus and pear with a touch of spice notes. It's lively and refreshing on the palate with a juicy mouth-feel and an appealing crisp dry finish. The wine is gentle, harmonious and so easy on the palate"  Sam Kim, Wine Orbit.

The Overstone Pinot Gris has classic aromatic peach flavours along with beautifully balanced acidity and a long finish. It is just off-dry and well... Read more »

"A lovely elegant expression of Chardonnay"

4 STARS (86/100): Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"A lovely elegant expression of Chardonnay displaying peach, citrus and chalky mineral characters on the nose. The palate is refreshing and rounded with well balanced acidity and an attractive juicy finish. An easy-going, medium-bodied Chardonnay perfect for casual drinking" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"For less than 10 bucks, this is a cracker. Aromas of white peach and toasted nuts lead to juicy peach notes on the palate. Fresh acidity means it also has a lot of life in it yet." Yvonne Lorkin

"A... Read more »

"A very enjoyable and easy drinking red for any occasion"

4 STARS (87/100): Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

“A youthful and very approachable Merlot displaying red/black plum, spice an a hint of dried herb characters on the nose. Its medium-bodied on the palate showing lovely fruit intensity and smooth texture with fine-grained tannins. A very enjoyable and easy drinking red for any occasion” Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Great colour and aromas of plum and dark berryfruit are typical of Hawke’s Bay Merlot. Silky tannins give it a soft finish for early drinkability and the depth of... Read more »

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"juicy and satisfying with excellent fruit intensity and a lovely mouthwatering finish"

4.5 Stars: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

90/100: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"It's immediately attractive on the nose displaying feijoa, passionfruit and lime zest characters with a hint of capsicum. The palate is juicy and satisfying with excellent fruit intensity and a lovely mouthwatering finish. Flavour packed and superb value for money. At its best: now to 2013" Read more »

**freight free**

"an accessible and satisfying Chardonnay"

4 STARS: Raymond Chan

“Bright pale straw-yellow colour with green hues, this has full ripe citrus fruit and peach aromas with attractive butterscotch notes from malolactic conversion showing clearly. Dry on palate, with good body at 14.0% alc., the palate is richly flavoured with citrus fruits and buttery elements along with a hint of sweet oak, the wine showing good depth and presence. The textures are smooth and creamy, the butterscotch malolactic elements dominating a little. However, this has good acid balance and a long finish, making it an... Read more »

"full bodied, with ripe plum, black olive, cloves and a lingering spicy finish" 

Gold Medal: San Francisco International Wine Competition

The Shiraz variety epitomizes Australian red wine. It grows successfully in many regions providing a supple richness and generosity of flavour. The 2009 vintage grapes were sourced from the Mt Lofty Ranges and the Limestone Coast.

"The wine is a deep rich colour. The nose shows liquorice and plum with a note of rich spice. The palate is full bodied, with ripe plum, black olive, cloves and a lingering spicy finish.
In ideal cellaring conditions this wine will develop further flavour complexity to 5 years."

Enjoy with rare garlic herbed rib eye... Read more »

"it oozes plum, cassis and soy, before subtle oak and dry tannins"

TROPHY: Champion South Australian Cabernet Sauvignon at the Advertiser/Hyatt Wine of the Year Awards

South Australia’s Limestone Coast is justifiably famous for its Cabernet Sauvignon. Our soils and climate, while somewhat different to Cabernet’s home in and around the important and graceful French coastal city of Bordeaux, offer the vintage conditions, which suit this late-ripening classic variety. While warmer parts of the state make Cabernet with attractive richness - and a certain massive style - these wines can lack genuine ‘Cabernet’ character. However, in cooler climes it is almost impossible to make anything BUT distinctive... Read more »

"PRODUCED BY THE WORLD’S FIRST  carboNZero Cert TM CERTIFIED WINERY"

4 Stars (87/100): Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

EXCLUSIVE TO BLACKMARKET.CO.NZ

"Its vibrant and lively, as you'd expect from a good Marlborough Sauvignon, and offers appealing aromas of lime zest, grapefruit and capsicum with a touch of passionfruit notes. The palate is juicy and mouthwatering with lovely fruit intensity and a lingering crisp finish." Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

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** FREIGHT FREE **

"An appealing Pinot showing some maturity"

83/100: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"It's ripe and savoury on the nose displaying red cherry, spice, game and mushroom characters. The palate is fruity and softly flavoured with fine tannins. An appealing Pinot showing some maturity, making it a lovely wine to partner rich savoury dishes". Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Frog Haven wines are carboNZeroCertTM certified. This ensures that there is no net gain in carbon dioxide emissions from the making and shipping of our wines.... Read more »

"Delicious with crisp fruit flavours of gooseberry, passionfruit and grapefruit"

Blue Gold Medal: Sydney Top 100

Gold Medal: New World Wine Awards 2011

92/100 Points: Wine and Spirits Magazine USA

A lifted nose showing aromas of passionfruit, blackcurrant, grapefruit and nettles with refreshing underlying mineral notes. Light bodied and refreshing with typical Marlborough flavours of gooseberry, blackcurrant and grapefruit. A pleasing mineral note leads to a long lingering finish.

Saint Clair Family Estate is owned... Read more »

"This is opulent, rich and irresistible"

BEST VALUE: Wine Spectator magazine 30th April 2011

93/100 & 5 Stars: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

4.5 STAR WINERY RATING: James Halliday's Wine Companion 2011

“Firm, focused and ripe, this is full-bodied and easy to drink for its blackberry and licorice flavors”. Wine Spectator magazine 30th April 2011 

"This is opulent, rich and irresistible.... Read more »

"The palate is juicy and smooth"

"Youthful and vibrant, this is a pleasant Pinot displaying red cherry, spice and nutty characters on the nose. The palate is juicy and smooth with a fruity mouthfeel and soft tannins. The wine flows well to a lingering finish. At its best: now to 2012". Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Attractive strawberry and floral notes with hints of truffle with earthy nuances. Very aromatic palate with ripe sweet fruit entry, richly layered mid-palate with a soft supple finish. Wine Makers Notes.

"a soft, approachable style with good palate length"

"A sweet entry and soft ripe tannins on the finish" 

This red wine is made in a soft, approachable style with good palate length and subtle oak flavours.

Colour: Deep red.

Nose: Fruit aromas of blackberry and bramble.

Palate: A sweet entry and soft ripe tannins on the finish.

Food: Suggestions Pasta dishes Roast meats.

** FREIGHT FREE **

** YOU WILL DISCOVER THE PRODUCER WHEN THE WINE ARRIVES **

"a fresh, crisp wine with an elegant complex palate and layers of citrus, nuts and mineral character"

"lifted aromas of grapefruit and lime"

"This Mystery Chardonnay is made in old world style with no oak aging and wild yeast fermentation. It is a fresh, crisp wine with an elegant complex palate and layers of citrus, nuts and mineral character. The nose shows lifted aromas of grapefruit and lime, with underlying almond notes. Drinking well now, or cellar up to 5 years from vintage date."

Ideally matched with grilled chicken wrapped in crispy bacon or fresh seafood dishes with roasted garlic aioli.

"flavours of apple and hints of tropical and citrus fruit flavours"

3.5 Stars: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

83/100: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"A nicely developing Pinot Grigio showing stonefruit, citrus and a touch of beeswax characters on the nose. The palate is weighty and textured with well balanced acidity providing a pleasant dry finish. At its best: now to 2012." Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"Brilliant light straw colour and a... Read more »

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"a light, crisp and steely textured wine"

"Brilliant straw-yellow colour, this has a fresh, elegant nose of white stonefruits and spiced pears along with some herb nuances. Off-dry to taste, this is a light, crisp and steely textured wine showing aromatic pear and nectarine fruit flavours with some honey notes. Up-front and uncomplicated, the crisp nature will make it a good match with seafood and moderately flavoured Pacific Rim or Asian cuisine over the next 2 years" Raymond Chan.

A lovely fresh Pinot Gris with gentle lifted aromas of fresh pear, nectarine and a touch of spice. The aromas flow through to the pale which also displays pear, stone fruits and a delicious thread... Read more »

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"classic tropical and herbaceous characters"

"The palate is juicy and inviting with a smooth mouthfeel"

4.5 Stars: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"Full of gorgeous fruits, this is beautifully aromatic on the nose displaying lime zest, passionfruit and feijoa characters. The palate is juicy and inviting with a smooth mouthfeel, leading to a refreshing finish. Great value for money, this reliable label delivers again with very attractive flavours. At its best: now to 2014." Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

... Read more »

**freight free**

"A superbly priced Chardonnay" 

4 stars: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

“It's ripe and inviting on the nose with peach, pineapple and subtle creamy character. The palate is juicy and smooth with lovely fruit intensity and a crisp finish. A superbly priced Chardonnay showing excellent balance and drinkability.” At its best: now to 2013. 14% Screw cap. Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Grapes originated from a variety of vineyard locations within the Marlborough district. Following careful monitoring in the vineyard harvesting took place in... Read more »

"lusciously delicious wine"

5 STARS: Sam Kim,  Wine Orbit

5 STARS (93/100): Bob Campbell

5 stars: Winestate Magazine 2011

GOLD MEDAL: Royal Easter Show Wine Awards 2011

"Grapes for this lusciously delicious wine were sourced from Awatere and Wairau Valleys. The nose is ripe and intense displaying passionfruit, feijoa and currant... Read more »

"a lovely rounded mouthfeel and a lingering crisp finish"

4 STARS: The Wine Orbit

An elegant expression of the variety displaying gentle aromas of citrus, stonefruit and a touch of creamy notes. The palate is refreshing and finely textured with a lovely rounded mouthfeel and a lingering crisp finish. An ideal partner to elegant seafood or poultry dishes. Sam Kim; The Wine Orbit

Rockburn takes its name from the harsh rock strewn, burn scarred landscape of Central Otago. The region is renowned for its stunning scenery of rugged mountains and picturesque lakes. Rockburn has two vineyards, a 8 hectare block in Gibbston valley and 24 hectares at Parkburn north of Cromwell. It is a combination of its... Read more »

"It's smooth, refreshing and great drinking"

4 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"An attractive Chardonnay showing lovely ripe peach, citrus and subtle creamy characters on the nose. The palate is well fruited and lively with nicely balanced acidity and a lingering juicy finish. It's smooth, refreshing and great drinking": Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

WINEMAKERS NOTES: The aroma is typified by stone-fruit, peaches and apricots. There are hints of melon with creamy and nutty nuances. Clean, with good intensity and persistence. The palate is fresh and lively. The fruit... Read more »

"The palate has great weight and length with fantastic mouth feel"

4 stars: Raymond Chan

Silver: Finger Lakes International Wine Competition 2011

Tiki is a hand carved Maori treasure which, when gifted, bestows good fortune and love on others. We craft our wine for you with that same spirit in mind. Our single vineyard wine is crafted in the vineyard and is an expression of time, place and people. With the Teviotdale Hills sheltering from the cool easterly winds, our Waiata Vineyard in Waipara is the ultimate suntrap with unique terroir and long hot autumn days developing grapes with intense character and complexity.

COLOUR:... Read more »

** YOU WILL DISCOVER THE PRODUCER WHEN THE WINE ARRIVES **

"Clearly one of Marlborough’s first division wine producers" Bob Campbell

5 stars: Michael Cooper Buyers Guide To NZ Wines 2011

"Typically a very classy wine, scented and harmonious with rich limey flavours and excellent depth. Weighty, it has deep, very pure and delicate flavours of melons and limes,slightly nettley, crisp, minerally and long" Michael Cooper

"This is saturated with gorgeous... Read more »

"richly flavoured with excellent weight and fruit intensity"

90/100 & 4.5 Stars: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

4.5 STAR WINERY RATING: James Halliday's Wine Companion 2011

"Ripe and plush on the nose displaying blackberry, dark plum and game with a hint of dried fruit notes. The palate is richly flavoured with excellent weight and fruit intensity leading to a long delicious finish. At its best: now to 2013." James Halliday's Wine Companion 2011 

Gotham was established in 2004 by husband and wife team Bruce Clugston and Fiona White for the first production of Gotham... Read more »

"A sensational Sauvignon"

5 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"A sensational Sauvignon showing fabulously ripe aromas of feijoa and passionfruit with a touch of capsicum. It's powerful and lusciously flavoured on the palate with perfectly pitched acidity and a long delicious finish. What more could you want? At its best: now to 2013. Dec 2010" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"A lifted and very intense aroma with great focus and elegance. The nose is in the riper spectrum, with mango, feijoa and hints of Tahitian lime. The palate is full bodied with a... Read more »

“ELEGANT WINE IN A REFINED AND VIBRANT STYLE”

4.5 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

4 STARS: Bob Campbell MW

4 STARS: Michael Cooper’s Buyer’s Guide to New Zealand Wines

“A beautifully elegant and complex nose displaying stonefruit, cream and nutty/mealy characters. It's well concentrated and generously textured on the palate with nicely harmonised acidity and a lengthy finish. The wine is so well crafted and refined.” Sam Kim, Read more »

THE PERFECT ADDITION TO YOUR PANTRY

1 x Village Press Orange Infused Olive Oil 250ml

1 x Village Press Fennel Infused Olive Oil 250ml  

1 x Village Press Garlic Infused Olive Oil 250ml

1 x Balsamic Vinegar 250ml

1 x Village Press Lemon Infused Olive Oil 250ml

1 x Village Press Lime Infused Olive Oil 250ml
 

Top 100 and Blue Gold medal: Sydney International Wine Competition 2011

Gold medal: Hong Kong International Wine Competition 2010

5 STARS: Michael Cooper

4.5 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"THE 2008 IS A TOP VINTAGE, HIGHLY SCENTED, WITH FULL, YOUTHFUL COLOUR, IT IS VERY GENEROUS, SAVOURY AND SWEET-FRUITED, WITH DEEP CHERRY, PLUM AND SPICE FLAVOURS,... Read more »

"The wine is beautifully balanced and supple"

4 Stars: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"A lovely youthful wine displaying loads of ripe red/black cherry flavours with a subtle touch of spice/herb notes. The palate is well fruited and silky leading to a pleasantly dry finish. The wine is beautifully balanced and supple, making it immensely drinkable. At its best: now to 2013" Wine Orbit

“THE PALATE IS PURE AND VIBRANT SHOWING SUBTLE SWEETNESS AND RACY ACIDITY”

4.5 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

“A gorgeous Riesling displaying gentle aromas of lime/lemon, floral and a touch of toasty characters on the nose. The palate is pure and vibrant showing subtle sweetness and racy acidity providing a lingering crisp dry finish. At its best: now to 2013” Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

NEW RELEASE: EXCLUSIVE TO BLACKMARKET

Fruit from our Parkburn (Cromwell Basin) Vineyard is used to make this classically styled off-dry Riesling. Lemons and mandarins dominate the intensely fruity nose of this wine... Read more »

** FREIGHT FREE **

“some of New Zealand’s greatest Chardonnays, not to mention the world’s”

#76 in Wine Spectator’s Top 100 Wines of 2011

94-96/100: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

91 POINTS: eRobertParker.com

The 2008 Estate Chardonnay is barrel fermented using natural yeasts and about 20% new French oak.100% goes through malo-lactic. It has pronounced passion fruit, ripe white peach, green mango and toast aromas with some cashew and oatmeal and a whiff of lemon curd. Very crisp, tight and medium bodied, the toast and exotic fruit flavors are... Read more »

**Freight fREE**

"We believe this to be the finest Village Chardonnay we have made" Paul Brajkovich 

top 100 wines for summer: Metro Magazine

The 2009 vintage provided us with Chardonnay of real purity and finesse across all of our vineyards. The wines are supple, refreshing and beautifully concentrated. The Village wine from 2009 benefited from the decision to leave the hard press portion of our Chardonnays out of the Village wine. As a result the 2009 Village Chardonnay is particularly supple with a very fine texture that makes the wine delicious to drink.

This wine was fermented 1/3 French oak barriques, and 2/3 in stainless steel tanks... Read more »

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Complex, balanced and intense with fresh herb, green olive and sweet fruit aromas.

The oil from Frantoio Olives makes outstanding basil or coriander pesto, lifting these distinctive herb flavours to a different level.

This is also the perfect dipping oil for dukkah.

“TOTALLY DELICIOUS” - Metro magazine

“EXQUISITE” - Woman’s Day

“GROWN-UP REFRESHMENT” - Taste magazine

FINALIST IN THE GLOBAL BEVERAGE INNOVATION AWARDS

Ti Tonics are the refreshing new range of advanced natural beverages that are taking New Zealand and Australia by storm. Packed full of grapeseed extract from the finest sauvignon blanc grapes, each Ti Tonic delivers a hefty dose of the active compounds responsible for the health benefits associated with wine (polyphenols). Using all-natural ingredients, these sophisticated drinks combine subtle flavours... Read more »

The perfect summer mix pack of oils

1 x Olivado Extra Virgin 'cold pressed' Avocado Oil

1 x Olivado Omega Plus Oil 250ml

1 x Olivado 'Chilli & Bell-Pepper-Infused' Avocado Oil

1 x Olivado Rosemary-infused Avocado Oil

1 x Olivado Basil-infused Avocado Oil

1 x Olivado Lemon-infused Avocado Oil.