"Black Doris plums, blueberries and bramble-fruit. Very fruity, rich and supple"

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sILVER mEDAL: Royal Easter Show

Deep bright ruby red. Black Doris plums, blueberries and bramble-fruit. Very fruity, rich and supple with finely balanced acid and firm tannins. Winemakers Notes

Make the descent - There's a little Devil in all of us. The Devil's Staircase takes the willing down into the realm of decadence and bacchanalian delights. Here everything is pleasure spiced up with a dash of naughtiness. The unrelenting environment tortures the vines... Read more »

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"succulent and medium-bodied on the palate with pleasantly drying finish"

"Everybody's talking about how fantastic today's best Sicilian wines are": Decanter Magazine

The Canapi Nero d'Avola is another example of super-plummy, ripe, easy-drinking Sicilian red. The 2011 is smooth and fruity, with blackberry, plum and black cherry flavours, with a lovely long finish.

We're in love with the value wines of Sicily. And nothing we've found so far is a better advertisement for them than the 'Canapi' wines. Nero d'Avola is the main red variety of the island, and most of you are already familiar with it... Read more »

"Long and linear, with an array of sweet fruit and savoury flavours"

92/100 Points: Gourmet Wine Traveller

Top 100 New Realeases: Gourmet Wine Traveller

Reasonably dense, complex wine with an attractively even texture, showing plum, cherry, anise and nutty oak flavours. Long and linear, with an array of sweet fruit and savoury flavours on the finish.

Michelle is one of New Zealand's most awarded winemakers – EVER!

Easter Show *Wine Maker Of The Year - three times!

New Zealand *Wine Maker Of The Year (twice!) - Winestate Magazine... Read more »

"Hugely intense and gloriously perfumed, fabulous with layers of delicious flavours" 

PURE GOLD MEDAL: Air New Zealand Wine Awards 2011

GOLD MEDAL: Best in Class International Wine & Spirit Competition 2011

GOLD MEDAL: New Zealand International Wine Show 2011

5 STARS: Winestate Magazine

4 STARS: Cuisine Magazine

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

4 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

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

Ripe, fragrant and friendly, this is a superbly priced red showing red plum, blueberry and floral characters with a hint of mixed spice. It's juicy and silky on the palate with appealing fruit flavours and a supple finish. A great easy-drinking red. Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Possibly the biggest-selling Italian... Read more »

"a silky texture with a hint of chalkiness which adds to its complexity"

This wine displays immediate uplifted cherry notes with spice on the nose which follow through to the palate to meet inviting smooth tannins.  This wine has a silky texture with a hint of chalkiness which adds to its complexity. A wine that will reward immensely when matched with great food and company.

Match with Venison, Lamb, ostrich, tuna, swordfish, goats cheese, mushroom dishes.

This wine is approachable now and will continue to develop well over next 5 years.

Michelle is one of New Zealand's most awarded winemakers – EVER!

Easter Show *Wine Maker Of The Year - three times!

New Zealand *Wine Maker Of The... Read more »

"Gorgeous CAB/SAV FOR UNDER A TENNER!"

"Exceptional Wild Pig Cab Sav from the sun-drenched northern Languedoc, ripe and tasty full of cassis and soft plummy flavours to create this classic red!"

WHATS WITH THE NAME 'WILD PIG': The winery tells us a pig they have called 'Greta' loves eating the crop.  Apparently Greta is a shrewd and sneaky swine that descends from the Cévennes mountains to pillage the finest grapes of the vineyards! Such a smart and gluttonous pig deserved a special cuvee in her honour, a way for winemaking team to remind her:  you didn’t get all the best grapes!

Located in the sunny Languedoc area of France, the vineyards spread from the banks of the Rhône river in the East to the city of... Read more »

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"FABULOUSLY FRUITY FRESH ROSÉ FROM YOUR FAVOURITE ITALIAN WINERY" 

Ultra-ripe, berry-flavoured rosé from a sun-soaked year - a perfectly refreshing glassful Your favourite Sicilian slurper now comes in the colour Pink!

Rosé is winning more and more fans on a grand scale and it should come as no surprise that the rosé versions of the  hugely popular Sicilian reds are every bit as tasty. Sharing all the easy-drinking charm of its bigger brother (i.e the Nero d'Avola), Corallo Rosé is full of Summer berry freshness....

subtle bouquet with notes of hazelnuts and figs

Gold Medal: Wine Masters Challenge

Porto Cruz Special Reserve is a refined selection of Ports, some of which over 20 years of age are chosen from numbered vintages, and slowly matured in oak casks.  This prestigious reference offers a deep brick red colour and a subtle bouquet with notes of hazelnuts and figs.  

The tradition of making Port has been handed down in the rugged Douro valley unchanged for centuries. The valley is flanked by steep, rocky slops of schist, and is the birthplace of this exceptional wine. The rain batters the hillsides in winter, then comes the spring with its bitter gales and hailstorms that eventually give way to the scorching sun of... Read more »

A delightful Ruby Port showing excellent freshness and appeal on the nose with dark fruits and spice characters

4 Stars: Sam Kim; The Wine Orbit

A delightful Ruby Port showing excellent freshness and appeal on the nose with dark fruits and spice characters. The palate is lush and flavoursome showing lovely fruit intensity and a smooth sweet finish. It beautifully delivers with the classic Ruby Port vibrancy combined with fruit richness. Sam Kim; The Wine Orbit

This NV Ruby Port has flavors and aromas of plums, blueberries, raisins, vanilla, and caramel. It is nicely balanced by a touch of sweetness on the palate.

The tradition of making Port has been handed down in the rugged Douro valley unchanged for... Read more »

Warm and soothing, this complex Tawny shows dark plum, fruit cake and roasted nut characters

4.5 Stars: Sam Kim; The Wine Orbit

Warm and soothing, this complex Tawny shows dark plum, fruit cake and roasted nut characters. It's sumptuous and rounded on the palate with attractive sweetness and velvety texture leading to a lovely layered finish. A lovely Port to sip and savour, it will also be stunning with a rich dessert. Sam Kim; The Wine Orbit

The tradition of making Port has been handed down in the rugged Douro valley unchanged for centuries. The valley is flanked by steep, rocky slops of schist, and is the birthplace of this exceptional wine. The rain batters the hillsides in winter, then comes the spring with its... Read more »

 "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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"Textbook, smooth and peppery Côtes-du-Rhône from classic vintage"

The brilliant 2010 Noble Dame des Treilles Cotes du Rhone, which is 75% Grenache and 25% Syrah, has a beautifully sweet nose of blueberry, blackberry, pepper, and licorice. The wine is complex, medium to full-bodied, has no hard edges, and should drink nicely for 3-5 years

"What a year! Wine critic and Rhône expert Robert Parker says 2010 "is looking like a potentially superb vintage - may come close to rivaling that stupendous year (2007)." 

There's never been a better time to discover the sun drenched wines of Southern France, with 2010 bringing an embarrassment of riches in the form of a balanced growing season.

"2010 is an unmissable vintage for Bordeaux - taste for yourself with this fruit-filled claret"

Gold Medal: Brussels International Wine Show 2011

Made from 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon. The colour is ruby red, the nose is fruity with a touch of spicy oak in the background, and the palate shows cassis, black cherries and fine, soft tannins. Versatile enough to match a wide range of foods but particularly good with beef dishes.

One of the joys of the 2010 wines is their luscious fruit, which makes them delicious drinking when youthful, yet they have the structure to mature gracefully. The other is that quality is up across the board - from the mighty First Growths to the much more affordable petit... Read more »

"Albariño - Spain's great white hope!"

90/100 Points: Wine Enthusiast Magazine

"A little leesy on the nose, but mostly it's forward and lemony. The palate is citric and crips as a whistle, with lemon, green apple and a secondary sweetness akin to pineapple. Focused and clean on the finish: chiseled and defined." - 90/100 Wine Enthusiast Magazine

The Martin Códax winery was founded in 1986 by a progressive group of winegrowers, and since that time it has become a point of reference within the Rías Baixas region of north-west Spain.

Albariño is the signature, aromatic white grape variety from Rias Baixas, with a style that can be similar to Viognier.... Read more »

"Fantastic for someone looking for something 'different' but still easy-going and gluggable"

Gold Medal: AWC-Vienna International Wine Challenge

This is a great example of a traditional Italian grape variety interpreted in a modern way. Attractive aromas of crushed berries, currant, savoury notes and smoky oak. Full-bodied, with lots of creamy, velvety tannins and a long, ripe, clean finish.

Negroamaro (or Negramaro) is the hearty southern Italian grape behind the success of lusty reds like Salice Salentino and Copertino. Its name when translated means ‘bitter black’ but the wines are far from that. It gives a glass full of personality – full-bodied with gamey, dark fruit, rich... Read more »

"Delicious, brambly fruit in a well-rounded friendly style"

Silver Medal: Selections Mondiales des Vins Canada

The Primitivo grape from Puglia - the heel of Italy's boot -has been scientifically identified as the ancestor of Zinfandel, and the similarities are easy to see! Delicious, brambly fruit in a well-rounded friendly style. Wine like this has been made in the area for at least two thousand years. Practice makes perfect!

Primitivo from southern Italy usually shows large-scale, rich, ripe and sometimes jammy blackberry fruit flavours, plus tar and Christmas cake characters, but unlike its better-known Californian cousin Zinfandel - Italian Primitivo usually has a pleasant streak of... Read more »

aromas of citrus including mandarin peel, bitter orange & cumquat, intertwined with honey, stone fruit & sweet vanillin

Enticing aromas of citrus including mandarin peel, bitter orange and cumquat, intertwined with honey, stone fruit and sweet vanillin. A lush and decadent wine exhibiting a synergy of citrus and stone fruit flavours. Attractive oak and creamy honey undertones, combined with well balanced acidity, gives a beautiful
lingering finish.

Created by Darren De Bortoli in 1982, for more than 20 years, Noble One has been regarded as Australia’s benchmark dessert wine. Darren, a fan of French Sauternes recognised the potential to make a dessert wine from grapes aff ected by botrytis cinerea or ‘Noble Rot’ in the Riverina, where the family wine company is based. The... Read more »

"soft, fruity and elegant"

Silver Medal: Berliner Wine Trophy

The Faustino Rivero winery was founded more than 100 years ago by Olegario Rivero in the Riojan area of Arnedo. Today the business is run by the fourth generation of the family and is known as one of the most modern and progressive.

This Rioja Crianza, made from 80% Tempranillo and 20% Garnacha is aged for a minimum of two years in American Oak barrels. It is soft, fruity and elegant with hints of vanilla and fine oak and velvety smooth tannin. Great with meat dishes and strong cheeses.

"flavours and aromas of lime, citrus and nectarine compliment the distinct aroma of passionfruit"

Gold Medal and Trophy: Hawke’s Bay A&P Mercedes-Benz Wine Awards 2011

17+/20 Raymond Chan: Raymond Chan Wine Reviews October 2011

3 Stars: Winestate's Annual Hawkes Bay Regional Tasting September 2011

Gentle flavours and aromas of lime, citrus and nectarine compliment the distinct aroma of passionfruit. A mineral element gives presence to a Sancerre-like textural character in the wine. The fresh acid is... Read more »

"Ripe tropical fruit flavours laced with fresh herbaceous and crisp acidity"

Cool fermented clear run juice in traditional wine vats with a small portion of indigenous yeast ferment that fills out the palate. Ripe tropical fruit flavours laced with fresh herbaceous and crisp acidity. The winemaking style where the alcohol is kept below 13% to enable the fruit to talk and support and enhance your food.

The chosen fruit along with the style of winemaking, has created a wine that can be consumed now or cellared up to three years from vintage.

Food Match: Whitebait, Quiche, Middle Eastern foods, Fish, Shellfish, Any white meat dish with acid based sauces (hollandaise), Salads like Nicoise and Caesar

Michelle is one of New Zealand's most awarded winemakers –... Read more »

"Pristine and beautifully fruited"

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

"Pristine and beautifully fruited, this attractive Sauvignon shows lime zest, feijoa and herbaceous characters with a hint of floral. It's juicy and crisp on the palate with excellent fruit richness and a lengthy mouthwatering finish. At its best: now to 2014." Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

This wine has a lifted aroma of citrus and tropical fruits. It has an intense purity of flavour that is fresh on the palate with layers of stonefruit and citrus peel notes. Great balance and length, with a lingering clean... Read more »

"succulent and generous with excellent fruit intensity and a vibrant finish"

91/100: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

4.5 Stars: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Silver: New World Wine Awards 2011

"This is a richly flavoured and highly enjoyable Sauvignon, displaying lifted aromas of stonefruit and lime zest with subtle herbaceous notes. The palate is succulent and generous with excellent fruit intensity and a vibrant finish. It's mouthwatering and... Read more »

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

Trophy Most Successful winery of Show:  Sydney International Wine Competition 2012

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... Read more »

"A well defined Central Otago Pinot Noir exhibiting juicy red fruits"

The best under $20 Pinot on the Market?

Bright cherry. Bright, lifted cassis/cherry aroma's with lifted floral and violet notes. A well defined Central Otago Pinot Noir exhibiting juicy red fruits. Light, soft tannins complement the savoury highlight and the finish is long and bright. Winemakers Notes

Respect for Akarua as a skillfully grown and crafted Central Otago wine style is now well recognised. First planted in 1996 by Sir Clifford Skeggs, Akarua's 50 hectare single vineyard estate is located in the prestigious Bannockburn sub-region of Central Otago. These wines however, are 'hard won' from soils that are mostly broken schist and sand. There are extremes of hot and cold; frosts in winter... Read more »

"The palate is rich and rewarding with a great balance of ripe, citrus fruits and fine acidity"

Clear and bright. The nose shows juicy, ripe lemons and a touch of nutty oak. The palate is rich and rewarding with a great balance of ripe, citrus fruits and fine acidity. Lovely weight and texture contribute to the lingering finish. Winemakers Notes

The Ken and Jill Small have been growing grapes on a 32 hectares block of Fairhall River Valley land in Marlborough for well over 25 years. The variable Torea (Oystercatcher) is a bird that mainly inhabits the sandy or rocky coastlines around New Zealand and in the Marlborough region. The Torea is endemic to New Zealand, meaning it is not found anywhere else in the world and is very rare. Both bird and wine hold similar characteristics, they are native... Read more »

"A feminine, delicate and 'curvey' voluptuous wine. Spicy nose, and perfumed Pinot Noir, rich and elegant"

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A feminine, delicate and 'curvey' voluptuous wine. Spicy nose, and perfumed Pinot Noir, rich and elegant with geranium and rose petals. A dark ruby colour, with creamy caramel chocolate nose and concentrated fruit flavours of plum jam and ripe blueberries, blackberries with a subtle spiciness, pepper and smoke notes. A luscious length palate, medium bodied with an outstanding depth of fruit, soft texture. Winemakers Notes

With a long history dating back to 1982 originally in contract growing, then exporting Isabel Estate throughout the world since 1994, the Tiller Family are very excited... Read more »

"full and generous, sweet tropical fruits combine with characteristic Pinot Gris texture"

Pale green straw colour, the nose is filled with typical confectionary and tropical fruit, complexed with a nutty breadiness. The palate is full and generous, sweet tropical fruits combine with characteristic Pinot Gris texture creating mouth filling length. Winemakers Notes

The Shingle Peak Reserve vineyard blocks are selected early in the growing season, with crop levels monitored to ensure the vines are not overloaded, which would compromise flavour. With Shingle Peak Reserve Senior Winemaker Nikolai St George crafts this outstanding range to emphasise the special qualities of Marlborough through premium viticultural and winemaking practices. These wines are carefully crafted to be enjoyed with food, where... Read more »

"Lifted sweet tropical fruit notes of passion fruit, mango, honeydew melon and a hint of lemongrass" 

Gold Medal: Air New Zealand Wine Awards

Gold Medal: Royal Easter Show

Pale straw. Lifted sweet tropical fruit notes of passion fruit, mango, honeydew melon and a hint of lemongrass flow in abundance onto the palate. These intensely fruity flavours mingle with red capsicum and lemongrass, leading on to a deliciously soft textured yet lingering finish. Winemakers Notes

The Sacred Hill tale is one of innovation, commitment and skill. A passion for making wine drives this winery, creating hand crafted wines that maximise the... Read more »

"A full and fruit driven palate with apricot, nashi pear and ginger notes"

Gold Medal: Royal Easter Show

Lifted floral aroma of ripe pears. A full and fruit driven palate with apricot, nashi pear and ginger notes. Lovely palate texture and flow to a lingering summer fruits finish. Winemakers Notes

The Sacred Hill tale is one of innovation, commitment and skill. A passion for making wine drives this winery, creating hand crafted wines that maximise the unique vineyard sites while embracing technological innovation in the winery. The team at Sacred Hill believe wine should be enjoyed as one of life's simple yet special pleasures. Ranges: Sacred Hill, Sacred Hill Halo, Sacred Hill Wine Thief Series and Sacred... Read more »

"Black cherry and vibrant dark berry fruits, combined with the peppery notes, toasted spice and hints of cedar"

Gold Medal: New Word Wine Awards

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

Commendation: 2011 International Wine Challenge

A clasic Aussie blend of Shiraz and Cabernet that is one tasty mouthful.

Black cherry and vibrant dark berry fruits provide a lifted perfume, combined with the peppery notes, toasted spice and hints of cedar. Complimentary musk and earthiness add to... Read more »

"succulent and fleshy with lovely fruit weight and silky texture"

88/100 Points: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"This is beautifully ripe and supple, displaying lifted aromas of ripe cherry, plum, spice and roasted nuts. The palate is succulent and fleshy with lovely fruit weight and silky texture, leading to a lingering smooth finish. Very approachable, the wine shows gentle development together with ripe fruit flavours. At its best: now to 2013." Sam Kim, Wine Orbit 

Aromas of dark plums mingle with dried thyme and cocoa. Nuances of cinnamon and cardamom... Read more »

Harrods-like sophistication at a bargain-basement price.

4.5 Stars: Cuisine Magazine

Best Buy: Cuisine Magazine

Harrods-like sophistication at a bargain-basement price. This wine combines juicy freshness with flinty, smoky complexity, while a light, supple texture adds a stylish touch of its own. Olly Masters praised the quality of the winemaking. Cuisine Tasting Notes

Matua Valley's Origins range appreciates the distinct regional qualities in the creation of our great wines and shows Matua Valley’s deep connection and passion for the land. Each wine has been selected as a unique expression of the best style and varietal of... 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 »

Fragrant aromas of peaches and apricots, a dash of mango and cunning oak.

Fragrant aromas of peaches and apricots, a dash of mango and cunning oak.The palate delivers loads of tasty treats fruity mid-palate, creamy texture and fine acidity. Nicely balanced; a gorgeous wine.

Typical fresh fruit characters from Hawkes Bay chardonnay such as grapefruit and melon are unencumbered with the minimal use of oak, in a Chablis vein.  The wine is rich and round, with soft acidity and attractive sweet fruit. Maturation under good cellar conditions for a further 2 years will be well rewarded. Winemakers Notes

Trinity Hills reputation is based on their ability to produce outstanding wines that explode with fruit character and yet retain the sophistication and complexity we would expect... Read more »

Dry with a fine zesty bead, this stunning Champagne is rich, savoury and malty with an expressive toastiness

Gold Medal & Trophy: NZIWS 20116

5 stars & top 10: Cuisine Magazine 2010

Dry with a fine zesty bead, this stunning Champagne is rich, savoury and malty with an expressive toastiness, increasing nougat sweetness and an enduring rose petal nuance. NZIWS Judges

Pale gold in color with a fine mousse, the wine is aromatic on the nose. On the palate, it is well balanced and shows great finesse and complexity. Pinot Noir gives the wine richness and a long finish while Chardonnay, from the finest soils of the Côte... Read more »

"soft round palate showing ripe peach and stone-fruit flavours with a delicate buttery finish"

Best Buy: Cuisine Magazine

4 stars (17.5/20 Points): Raymond Chan

"Brilliant straw-yellow colour with slight green hues, pale on rim. The nose is fresh with bright citrus fruit aromas, lively and pure with a steeliness. Subtle notes of oak spice, flint and butter emerge. Medium-bodied, this is finely presented with lively citrus and white stonefruit flavours. Some buttery MLF notes and nutty oak notes support the fruit, and with lively acidity, the palate has real drive and line. This has harmonious and balance, with excellent freshness... Read more »

"Rich palate with lovely berry fruit and wood flavours" 

4 Stars: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

86/100: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"A youthful charmer showing ripe aromas of dark plum and blueberry notes with a hint of spice complexity. It's juicy and medium-full on the palate with smooth texture and an appealing fruity finish. Very easy on the palate. At its best: now to 2014." Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

The news about Rumours has spread like a... Read more »

"medium-full and velvety with lovely fruit weight and fleshy mouthfeel"

4 Stars: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

87/100: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"It's immediately attractive on the nose displaying dark plum, cherry and floral characters. The palate is medium-full and velvety with lovely fruit weight and fleshy mouthfeel. Not too heavy, this is a smooth Shiraz for everyday drinking. At its best: now to 2014." Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

The news about... Read more »

"ripe and gently fragrant on the nose displaying red/black cherry, plum and a touch of spice characters"

4 stars: Bob Campbell MW

4 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

4 sTARS: Raymond Chan, Raymond Chan Wine Reviews

"If you like your Pinot smooth and supple, try this. It's ripe and gently fragrant on the nose displaying red/black cherry, plum and a... Read more »

"A youthful and pleasing Chardonnay with good fruit intensity and a crisp dry finish" 

4 Stars: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

It's gently aromatic on the nose displaying tropical fruit, peach and citrus characters.  The palate is juicy and lively with creamy texture and bright acidity.  A youthful and pleasing Chardonnay with good fruit intensity and a crisp dry finish. 

Cairnbrae Wines are from the Marlborough region of New Zealand a region that captures worldwide interest for it’s pungent and zesty fruit flavoured wines, particularly it’s Sauvignon Blanc.

"It's instantly appealing with lovely fruit intensity and gentle savoury complexity"

4.5 Stars: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

90/100: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

It's elegantly perfumed on the nose displaying red/black cherry, mixed spice and a touch of earthy mushroom characters.  The palate is ripe and silky with a lovely rounded mouthfeel and a pleasant dry finish.  It's instantly appealing with lovely fruit intensity and gentle savoury complexity.  At its best now to 2013. Read more »

"An exuberant and satisying Sauvignon with a wide appeal"

4.5 Stars: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"It's lively and perfumed on the nose displaying passionfruit, feijoa and lime zest characters.  The palate is engaging and juicy with racy acidity and a lengthy finish.  An exuberant and satisying Sauvignon with a wide appeal.  At its best: now to 2012." Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Cairnbrae Wines are from the Marlborough region of New Zealand a region that captures worldwide interest for it’s pungent and zesty fruit flavoured wines, particularly it’s Sauvignon Blanc.Read more »

"A popular style Pinot Gris displaying lifted aromas of ripe peach, tropical fruit and pear"

Trophy & Gold Medal: Spiegelau International Wine Competition

Gold Medal: Royal Easter Show

4 STARS: Sam Kim, The Wine Orbit

"A popular style Pinot Gris displaying lifted aromas of ripe peach, tropical fruit and pear. It's juicy and generously flavoured on the palate showing a touch of sweetness and nicely balanced acidity providing a lovely dry finish. It's... Read more »

DOUBLE GOLD AUSSIE RED

Double Gold Medal: Finger Lake International Wine Competition

Gold Medal: Hong Kong Wine Challenge

Gold Medal: NZIWS

4.5 stars & Top in Category:  Winestate Magazine 

Opaque black dark red colour with deep dark red black hue. Aromas of blackberry, dark plum, chocolate and confectionary. Good palate weight with ripe... Read more »

"MULTI AWARD WINNING AUSSIE SHIRAZ"

Gold Medal: Finger Lake International Wine Competition

4 stars & Best Buy: Cuisine Magazine

4 stars: Winestate Magazine

"A likeable, affordable young red ready todrink now, perhaps with chargrilled meats. Boysenberry, wine gum and raspberry jam aromas lead the way with touches of spice". Cuisine Magazine

Winemaker John Quarisa has over 24 years experience and along the way has been awarded some of the industries highest accolades including... Read more »

"Elegant fresh fragrant wine has floral berry & liquorice characters"

5 STARS: Cuisine Magazine 2010

BEST BUY: Cuisine Magazine 2010

GOLD MEDAL: Liquorland Top 100

"This elegant, fresh, fragrant wine has floral, berry and liquorice characters of great aromatic quality, no doubt due in part to the five percent Viognier. It tastes persistent and` tangy with a firm tannin backbone. Try it alongside lamb with Middle Eastern flavours." Cuisine Magazine

(95% Shiraz | 5% Viognier)
 

"An impressively fruited and engaging red with bold flavours and a striking palate"

5 Stars: Cuisine Magazine

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

4 stars: Michael Cooper

"It's deeply coloured and beautifully fragrant on the nose, displaying blueberry, dark plum, floral and spice characters.  The palate is ripe and dense with a rounded mouthfeel and fine chalky tannins providing a lovely dry finish.  An impressively fruited and engaging red with bold flavours and a striking palate.  At its best: now to 2014."  Read more »

"Fresh and elegant on the palate, the dominant notes of citrus combine with white peach and florals"

Gold Medal: Brussels Intl Wine Competition

90/100: Wine Spectator Magazine

90/100: Wine Enthusiast Magazine

With lightness and finesse, the delicate bead reflects hints of green and of gold.

The aromas gently reveal lime flowers and lemon balm mingled with notes of dried orange peel and of quince. Fresh and elegant on the palate, the dominant notes of citrus combine with white peach and florals.

Composition of grape varieties: 33% Pinot Noir 33% Pinot Meunier 34% Chardonnay
 

 
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"A well defined Central Otago Pinot Noir exhibiting spice and dark berry fruits"

Gold Medal: NZIWS 2011

GOLD MEDAL: Five Nations Wine Challenge

5 STARS: Winestate Magazine

5 STARS & 93/100: Bob Campbell MW

Vibrant cherry red with violet hues. Typically Central Otago with a core of juicy black berry fruit and uninhibited by heavy oak influence. A well defined Central Otago... Read more »