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August 2012 to January 2013

Sauvignon Blanc

Babich Family Estates
Cowslip Valley
Marlborough
Sauvignon Blanc 2011
It's beautifully ripe on the nose, displaying lime zest, white peach and herbaceous characters. The palate is juicy and lively with lovely fruit intensity and a refreshing finish.

Esk Valley
Marlborough
Sauvignon Blanc 2011
This Sauvignon Blanc is a blend of grapes grown in Marlborough's Wairau and Awatere Valleys. Crafted in a dry aromatic style, the wine exhibits the riper passion fruit flavours of the Wairau alongside the fresh, vibrant notes of the Awatere vineyards.

Giesen Wine Estate
Marlborough
The Brothers
Sauvignon Blanc 2010
Aromas of sweet tropical fruit including guava, mango and passion fruit blend with exotic ginger and jasmine notes. Into that meld dried herbs such as oregano and sage combined with cut grass, snow peas and crushed nettles. A tight phenolic structure surrounds a luscious, succulent, zesty, gooseberry laced palate with a refined enduring finish.

Mount Riley
Marlborough
Limited Release
Sauvignon Blanc 2011
A rich, tangy wine with gooseberry, green capsicum, passion fruit and mineral aromas. Impeccably balanced with ripe, concentrated flavour, refreshing acidity and a lingering finish. This really is a first class Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc with all the pungent purity and drive that put New Zealand on the world wine map.

Sileni Estate
Marlborough
Estate Selection "The Straits"
Sauvignon Blanc 2011
A classic Marlborough style, this wine has concentrated flavours of gooseberry, nettle and tropical fruit. The palate is mouth filling and ripe with a clean, fresh finish.


Chardonnay

Crossroads Winery
Hawke's Bay
Chardonnay 2010
Brimming with personality and boasting a zesty elegance this wine's fine acids make for a refreshing, fruity yet complex wine. This vibrancy can be tasted in the juicy pear and white peach flavours. Complementing this lovely fruit are fine leesy notes lingering on the very long finish.

Sherwood Estate
Waipara Valley
Heritage Collection
"The Shearer"
Chardonnay 2008
The Heritage 2008 "Shearer" Chardonnay displays stone fruit aromatics supported by a hint of oak. The palate is rich and full with a fine, long finish. A Chardonnay to enjoy with seafood and white meats over the next 3-5 years.

West Brook
Marlborough
Barrique Fermented
Chardonnay 2010
A barrique fermented style Chardonnay of fruit grown on the stony plains of Marlborough. Ripe summer nectarine, apple skin, and freshly baked brioche aromas appear on the nose. The palate, with its delicate entry, has fresh presence with stone, citrus blossom and hazelnut notes. Notes of lemon, almonds and vanilla linger over the fine mineral finish.


Premium Aromatic Wines

Ara Wines
Marlborough
Single Estate
Pinot Gris 2011
Hand harvested from our single estate vineyard, this stunning Pinot Gris delivers combined aromas of poached pears and nectarine with a touch of honey. Light floral notes balance on the palate with citrus and spice flavours, finishing with a hint of natural sweetness.

Brancott Estate
Hawke's Bay
Pinot Gris 2011
The wine is light straw in colour with aromas of pear, nectarine and subtle spice notes. These characters follow through onto the palate where they combine with citrus flavours and an enveloping texture. The palate is lingering and culminates with a natural sweetness and balanced acidity.

Hunter's Wines
Marlborough
Riesling 2010
A youthful wine exhibiting fresh lime, citrus and green apple characteristics with hints of tropical fruits. It's invigorating acidity supports the lively and crisp structure of the wine presenting floral notes and a stringly long finish on the palate.

West Brook
Marlborough
Gewurztraminer 2011
A sublimely ethereal infusion of musk, lily, earthen spices and lemon aromatics parade before the nose. A precise and assured palate tickles with its freshness and seduces the senses with its playful amour.


Pinot Noir

Auntsfield Estate
Marlborough
Pinot Noir 2010
This intensely concentrated Pinot Noir has aromas of ripe berry fruit, spices and savoury nuances. A rich palate of berry fruit, dark plum flavours with hints of lavender and liquorice integrates with supple tannins to create a seamless wine with length and complexity.

Dessert Heart
Central Otago
Pinot Noir 2008
The Desert Heart Pinot Noir displays attractive aromas of rich black cherry, red fruits of the forest, underpinned with spicy, savoury herb. The wine has excellent structure, focus, elegance and persistence on the finish.

Lawson's Dry Hills
Marlborough
Pinot Noir 2009
Cherry and bramble are matched with mocha and vanilla aromas on the nose. The palate is soft and round with silky tannins, gentle acidity and good length. Berry fruit and sweet oak characters are complemented by subtle savoury flavours that will continue to develop with time.

Saint Clair
Marlborough Pioneer Block 22
Barn Block
Pinot Noir 2010
A delicious, full-bodied concentrated wine with ripe dark fruits, firm tannin and balanced acidity. Ten months ageing in French oak barrels provides a savoury, smoky oak finish and great mouth filling texture.
Winner : Pure Gold Medal 2011 Air New Zealand Wine Awards

Tohu Wines
Marlborough
Pinot Noir 2010
This single vineyard wine is grown with pride on our Awatere Valley vineyard. Handpicked in small batches, and produced with traditional practices, our Pinot Noir shows cherries, plums and brambly red fruits on the nose, with a powerful palate of sweet dark fruit and silky tannins leading to a long, dry finish.


Premium Red Wines

Mills Reef Winery
Gimblett Gravels
Reserve
Syrah 2010
This wine has complex aromas featuring raspberry, blueberry and blackcurrant overlaid with white pepper, and mocha, chocolate and subtle olive / pastrami savoury notes. There is a slightly herbal note, and hints of caramel and vanilla bean.

Tinpot Hut
Hawke's Bay
Syrah 2009
Lovely rich ruby in colour with aromas of plum, pepper and cinnamon which mingle with subtle toasty oak. Silky tannins harmonize with the red fruits and spices culminating in a warm ripe finish.

Villa Maria
Hawke's Bay
Cellar Selection Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
Layers of berry and plum flavours combine with complex cedar and savoury characters. Carefully matured for 18 months in oak barriques this wine is superbly balanced and complemented by fine tannins.
Winner : Elite Gold Medal 2011 Air New Zealand Wine Awards

Villa Maria
Gimblett Gravels Hawke's Bay
Cellar Selection
Syrah 2010
Crafted using traditional winemaking techniques, this wine displays rich dark berry fruits, spice and liquorice aromas. A wonderfully balanced wine showcasing ripe fruit with silky tannins and the potential to develop further complexity with careful cellaring.
Winner : Pure Elite Gold 2011 Air New Zealand Wine Awards


Dessert Wines

Reliance Wines
Marlborough Winter Solstice
Glacier Wine 2010
The wine displays pleasant aromatics of white flowers and citrus touched by a hint of marmalade. The palate is medium-bodied but quite succulent showing classic late harvest characteristics of lemon curd, pineapple and spice. Gentle acidity balances the sugar and refreshingly low alcohol keeps the wine in context with the fruit concentration.

Saint Clair
Awatere Valley Reserve
Noble Riesling 2009
This wine has an enticing bouquet of soft dried apricot dipped in honey and underlying notes of orange blossom. The palate shows luscious pear and stone fruit with a hint of beeswax and a long lingering honey and lemon zest finish.
Winner : Pure Gold 2011 Air New Zealand Wine Awards

Trinity Hill
Gimblett Gravels
Noble Viognier 2010
The colour is a beautiful green/gold, with depth. The aromas are reminiscent of honey and crystalized apricots. The botrytis has a big effect, with hints of the floral citrus and jasmine aspects of Viognier showing. It is very luscious and concentrated with strong flavours of dried fruits, especially apricots. The finish is very long and despite the sweetness, finishes dry with no cloying sugar as sometimes happens with this style of wine.