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Domaine Albert Mann Riesling Grand Cru Schlossberg 2018

$138.00
The colour is pale yellow with golden reflections. The nose is marked by floral notes such as hawthorn and linden. On the palate, the attack is tense and is underlined by minerality and chiselled acidity. There are lemony aromas. The structure is ample with nice bitters. Beautiful expression of a granite terroir. This wine exudes youth.
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Waipara West Two Terrace Pinot Noir 2017

$48.00
Hand-picked, individual parcels were destemmed without crushing into small open-top fermenters. The fruit was soaked until natural fermentation commenced before a selected yeast strain was inoculated to carry on and finish the fermentation, which was hot and quick. During this time, the ferments were worked to extract tannins appropriate to fruit weight and intensity. The more aromatic parcels were pressed off skins within five days of dryness, and the Swiss clones spent up to two weeks on skins. Parcels then went to barrel where we used only 5% new oak, instead opting for a high percentage of one-year-old (20%) to better match fruit weight. The wine then spent 12 months in barrel undergoing malolactic fermentation in spring, before being lightly fined and course pad filtered prior to bottling. Colour: Crimson and pink flashes against a plummy red base. Aroma: Aromatics of currant pastries, woody spiceā€™s, and manuka leaf, leading to notes of forest undergrowth and florals. Palate: Moderate fruit sweetness, fine tannin and restrained volume allow savoury elements to splice evenly into the tart red fruit. A very enjoyable aromatic pinot noir, with good fruit density pH:Ā 3.70 Acidity:Ā 5.25 g/L
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Chateau Beychevelle 2016

$228.00
The 2016 vintage confirms the refined, elegant character of ChĆ¢teau Beychevelleā€™s wines. It benefits from a new dimension with a more precise, more generous structure. This is a wine of immense but controlled power, wrapped in a silky, voluptuous texture. Blend : Cabernet Sauvignon 47%, Merlot 47%, Cabernet Franc 1%, Petit Verdot 5% The 2016 Beychevelle has a stunning bouquet of vibrant, shimmering blackberry and wild strawberry fruit laced with crushed stone and rose petals. The well-balanced palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin and a slightly savory/dried blood finish that lingers in the mouth. 95 points Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate ā€œThe 2016 Beychevelle is a blend of 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 47% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc cropped at 45 hectoliters per hectare between 3 October and 18 October. It is matured in 50% new oak. Furthermore, it is the first vintage to be matured in the new chichi winery whose glass exterior overlooks the passing traffic on the D2. It has a very pure, fragrant bouquet with black cherries, cassis, cedar and wet limestone, extremely precise to the point where you might think it was from the Right Bank (logical given the proportion of Merlot in the blend). The palate is sensational: understated at first and bridled with ultra-fine tannin, it is a Beychevelle armed with a disarming sense of symmetry. It builds in the mouth towards a fabulously tensile finish that is so fresh and full of energy that the senses are almost overwhelmed. Frankly, it leaves all the other Beychevelles in recent years standing. This is an electrifying 2016 from winemaker Philippe Blanc and his right-hand man, technical director, Romain Ducolomb.ā€ 94 points James Suckling ā€œStacks of cassis, graphite and smoke on the nose of this rather full-bodied St.-Julien with a ton of velvety tannins that drive the long finish thatā€™s simultaneously sweet, fresh and powdery.ā€
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Waipara West Pinot Noir 2018

$62.90
Estate grown on 3 blocks with differing soil structure, wind exposure and clones ā€“ early 1980ā€™s selections from St Helena and more recent Dijon clones. The colour is an attractive, very bright ruby garnet with distinct crimson hues at the rim. Aromatically it is as striking as it is seductive. Bright red fruits - raspberry, strawberry and Morello cherry have immediate impact with an equally impressive array of oriental spices - anise and clove. Ripe seed aromas of almond kernel and cherry stone lift the nose. Time reveals an inner core of darker black cherry, and just a hint of bramble all kept in check by some very attractive yet subtle French oak. The palate is soft, silken and warm but with a certain nervositĆ© which is to say that as a young wine it may appear both bright in acidity and forward in tannins, but thatā€™s just for starters. Those are simply the framework in which the wine is cradled, the fruit depth is palpable, the Pinosity generous and its presence authoritative.
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Chateau Beychevelle 2013

$168.00
The 2013 vintage has a very nice definition and an impressive fruit. The freshness and the delicacy of the tannins will enable this wine to be enjoyed in its youth. Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon 55%, Merlot 36%, Petit Verdot 9% Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate A solid effort from this beautiful St.-Julien estate, the 2013 Beychevelle displays a healthy dark plum/ruby/purple-tinged color along with a floral-scented nose offering notes of black and red currants, forest floor, and subtle oak. With excellent richness, fine-grained, soft tannin and enough acidity for definition, it should drink well for 10-12 years. 92 points James Suckling Delicate and pretty with blueberry and mineral character. Medium body, fine tannins, fresh finish. Well-crafted for the vintage.
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Domaine Albert Mann Riesling Rosenberg 2018

$81.00
This Riesling delivers a discreet olfactory bouquet with a fine maturity. The nose is focused and restrained. The aromas exalt citrus fruits such as blood orange and grapefruit. Tasty tender sensations develop on the palate, marked by a beautiful acidity. The mineral tension is noticeable. To drink now to take advantage of its youthful side, this wine will also have an exceptional aging potential.
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Handpicked Capella Vineyard Chardonnay 2016

$43.45
Mornington Peninsula, Australia This wine has wonderful complexity on the nose with aromas of flowers, ripe melon and guava and generous barrel ferment character. It is a full-bodied Chardonnay with citrus fruits on the palate, some lanolin and well-integrated oak. Whole bunch pressing, barrel fermentation and regular lees stirring over 11 months in French oak add to the complexity of this full-bodied Chardonnay Food Pairing: Shellfish and Seafood, Creamy Vegetarian Pasta, Soft Cheese "This is an impressive contemporary expression of domestic chardonnay: a conflation of Chablis-like flint and toasted hazelnut, curd and stone fruits flowing effortlessly and long across a thread of juicy acidity and mineral tension. Burgundian. All augurs for a long future. A stamp of authority for this producer." - James Halliday Awards: 96 points, James Halliday Wine Companion 2018
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Comte de Malartic Blanc 2019

$78.00
The white wines present exceptional quality. The cool August produced superbly balanced grapes, highlighting their aromatic profiles. 80.9% Sauvignon, 19.1% SĆ©millon ā€œThis has really nice tension with dried lemons with hints of apples and white peaches. Itā€™s long and flavorful. A beauty.ā€ ā€“ James Suckling
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Domaine Albert Mann Riesling 2021

$60.00
The wine presents a beautiful aromatic expression after aeration. It is a pretty discreet wine although having a typical vivacity quite astonishing, showing nice aromas of minerality and silex, in addition with aromatics herbs such as verbena, savory and agastache. The first impression in mouth is really pleasant; the freshness is present playing delicately with some ripe fruits, some pepper scent and lime, associate with a small tint of white flower, as linden. The acidity gives an exceptional precision. This is the perfect definition of the Riesling, all in finesse.
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Domaine St Patrice CƓtes-du-RhƓne 2019

$52.00
Sappy and unctuous, expressing an aromatic palette of thyme, bay leaf, black olive and blackberry. Grenache, MourvĆØdre, Syrah
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Chateau Marsac SĆ©guineau 2017, Margaux

$69.00
ChĆ¢teau Marsac SĆ©guineau, Margaux A.O.C The superb vineyard of Marsac SĆ©guineau covers 10 hectares in the heart of the Soussan commune. Since 2001, ChĆ¢teau Marsac SĆ©guineau and the neigbouring ChĆ¢teau La Tour de Mons were acquired by the Credit Agricole Group (which also own the Pauillac Classified Growth, Ch. Grand Puy Ducasse) therefore sharing management and technical staff. Produced with the same care and attention as its neighbor. VINEYARD Varietals: 65% Merlot, 23% Cabernet Sauvignon and 12% Cabernet Franc Soil Garonnaises gravel, clay and limestone Size of the vineyard: 10 ha Age of the vine: 30 years Planting density: 8000 10000 vines/ha Average Yield: 45 50 hl/ha Harvest: by hand WINEMAKING Vinification: cold maceration in stainless steel vats plots by plots, malolactic fermentation in vats Aging: in French oak barrels for 12 months (25% new oak) Bottling: at the ChĆ¢teau TASTING NOTESĀ  Dense aromas with notes of black currant and blueberry. The body is full with a good tannic grip and a nice acidity that gives the wine a fresh character. Spicy notes, well balanced with a nice and elegant finish.
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Domaine Albert Mann Clos de la Faille Pinot Noir 2020

$135.00
A ruby red color, beautiful shine. The expressive nose gradually opens up to aromas of red berries, blackcurrant and blackberries. Airing amplifies this fruity character and reveals a fine mineral note. The palate is fine and delicate, almost velvety. Pure wine, with a vertical profile endowed with a beautiful freshness and a long persistence. Its silhouette is well structured, supported by a nice fruitiness that ends on an appetizing finish.
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Rimapere Plot 101 2021

$64.90
Baron Benjamin de Rothschild had the real desire to create his own Sauvignon Blanc. He purchased around 24 hectares of vineyard, ideally situated on the prestigious Rapaura Road, in the heart of the Marlborough region of New Zealand. This areaā€™s cool climate is perfect for ripening high quality Sauvignon Blanc grapes and providing them with their typical lemon and grapefruit flavours, together with crisp acidity. ā€œ101ā€, is the name of the plot selected for this rare expression of Rimapere. The vineyard meaning ā€œFive Arrowsā€ in Maori and simultaneously honours the Rothschildā€™s family coat of arms (five arrows symbolising the five sons of dynasty founder Mayer Amschel Rothschild) and traditional New Zealand culture.
  • Winemaking : Gentle pneumatic pressing of the whole bunches, cold settling, fermentation in barrels and in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks up to 4 weeks (11 to 18 C).
  • Soil type : Rapaura Series, Stony Soil free draining, with a small Silty top layer
  • Varietals : 100% Sauvignon Blanc
  • Food and wine : This wine will accompany fresh fish, seafood, white meat in sauce, various fresh cheeses and citrus fruit desserts.
"Lime pith, green papaya, passion fruit, lemon grass, flint and hints of white pepper on the nose. Medium-bodied with tangy acidity and a fleshy palate. Excellent texture. Drink now. Screw cap." - 92 points, James Suckling
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Arnaldo Rivera Langhe DOC Nascetta del Comune di Novello 2020

$65.00
Pale straw yellow in colour, it has a floral and fruity bouquet, with intense aromatic notes in its youth capable of evolving into more complex aromas after a few years in the bottle. Good structure, contained acidity, excellent sapidity and persistence on the palate. It goes well with semi-mature cheeses, first courses and white meats. Serving temperature 12Ā° ā€“ 14Ā°.
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Waipara West Sauvignon Blanc 2022

$48.00
The wine is an brilliant pale straw green colour. The aromas are as immediately striking as they are appealing, you are instantly saturated with lofty aromas of passionfruit sherbet and sweet florals. Asian herbs like lemongrass and Thai basil add a savoury backdrop. Dry river bed and salt crust provide further earthy complexity. Full and juicy in the mouth ripe tropical fruit like richness flows through to a textured and cleansing granny smith finish with a stain like persistence. Food Pairing: Shellfish, Vegetarian, Goat Cheese
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Yangarra Blanc 2021

$55.50
Blanc is the result of years of research and quarantine of the best white varieties found amongst the ancient north-west Mediterranean vine types. The fact that these ChĆ¢teauneuf varieties have been successfully blended for so many years, inspired the estate to pursue ChĆ¢teauneufā€™s top whites on the southern coast. The Blanc is produced using the simplest winemaking techniques to showcase the fresh and crunchy style these varieties provide. VARIETY: 49% Grenache Blanc, 13% Roussanne, 15% Clairette, 18% Picpoul, 5% Bourboulenc "Fresh and attractive fruit, in the pear and apple spectrum, with some light, pastry-like notes, too. The palate delivers a smooth, crisp impression with a gently chalky finish. I like the restraint here. A blend of 49% grenache blanc, 18% picpoul, 15% Claudette, 13% roussanne and 5% bourboulenc. Drink now. Screw cap." - 92 points, James Suckling
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Poggio alle Gazze dellā€™Ornellaia 2018

$105.00
Poggio alle Gazze dell'Ornellaia 2018 has a classic straw-yellow colour. The nose presents intense aromas of white-fleshed fruits, accompanied by delicate notes of vanilla. On the palate it is initially ample and soft; the wine reveals a great richness and marked tanginess that lead to a fresh and persistent finish. "A bright, fruity white with fennel, lemon-peel and sliced green-apple character. Itā€™s full-bodied with lovely fruit and a crisp finish. Refreshingly fruity. Drink now." - 92 points, James Suckling
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Domaine Albert Mann Clos de la Faille Pinot Noir 2019

$120.00
A ruby red color, beautiful shine. The expressive nose gradually opens up to aromas of red berries, blackcurrant and blackberries. Airing amplifies this fruity character and reveals a fine mineral note. The palate is fine and delicate, almost velvety. Pure wine, with a vertical profile endowed with a beautiful freshness and a long persistence. Its silhouette is well structured, supported by a nice fruitiness that ends on an appetizing finish.
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Handpicked Regional Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2019

$26.40
Tasting Notes
  • A mouth-watering combination of juicy fruits, passionfruit, bright acidity and herbal lift. Pure Marlborough.
Season
  • It was a warm and dry season in Marlborough with low yields as a result of unsettled weather around flowering in spring coupled with very dry weather after Christmas. There are advantages to such a season ā€“ low disease pressure and excellent fruit intensity among them.
Winemaking
  • This wine is made to preserve and highlight its fresh fruit flavours and refreshing acidity. The fruit is pressed to a temperature-controlled stainless-steel tank and the juice is vinified at low temperatures over a long fermentation. It is bottled within months of harvest and is best enjoyed when youthful and fresh.
Region
  • This wine is from select vineyards in Marlborough, where warm daytime temperatures, high sunshine hours, low rainfall and cool nights encourage the development of the intense aromas and flavours that are the hallmark of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. The wine region is centred on two river valleys in the north east of New Zealandā€™s South Island ā€“ the Wairau River and the Awatere River valleys. Soils are alluvial and free draining silty shingles intermingled with stones and rocks. Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is an internationally recognised wine style and accounts for about two thirds of the total vineyard in New Zealand, more than 70% of the countryā€™s wine production and about 85% of its wine exports.
Food Match
  • Green salads, Asian-style salads, and slaws, goats' cheese, fried calamari seasoned with pepper or chilli.
Wine Style
  • Crisp & Refreshing
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Domaine Roc de lā€™Abbaye Sancerre 2022

$90.00
Terrior: Pink, black & grey flint Varietal: 100% Sauvignon Blanc Colour: Pale golden hue Nose: The discreet nose is dominated by notes of smoke and Earl Grey tea combined with swathes of clementine, yellow peach and mango. Palate: Intensely fruity, reveals yellow peach, ripe nectarine, quince, as well as subtle notes of stewed fruits. The finish is long and saline. Seafood platter or a fillet of red mullet in a white butter sauce with citrus and carrot flower honey.
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Yangarra Roussanne 2021

$62.90
Yangarra are one of the country's leaders in producing the varieties from the Rhone Valley. Case in point being this excellent single varietal bottling of Roussanne. It is widely considered one of Australia's finest examples of what the variety is capable of. The fruit is all biodynamically grown and picked by hand, with only 60% of juice pressed. It's fermented with wild yeasts, and left for 7 months on lees in barrel where it undergoes further stirring for added texture and complexity. An organically grown high-quality example of this popular Rhone white variety. Textural and highly drinkable.
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Domaine Albert Mann Grand Cru Steingrubler Gewurztraminer 2018

$86.00
Produced organically and biodynamically, this Gewurztraminer Grand Cru offers up notes of exotic fruits, citrus fruits and flowers, such as rose and sweet spices. Supple and generous, it is balanced by a nice freshness which allows it to reach exemplary finesse. Pair with slightly spicy foods.
Gewurztraminer Grand Cru SteingrĆ¼bler Albert MannĀ serve at a temperature ofĀ 12Ā°C. It will pair perfectly with the following dishes:Ā Curry de crevettes,Ā Souris d'agneau confite,Ā Terrine de foie gras aux prunes.
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J. DenuziĆØre Cornas 2020

$95.00
Scorched earth, leather, pepper, and camphor, followed by red and blue fruits that blossom with time in the glass. Medium to full-bodied, itā€™s ripe, has polished tannins, no hard edges, and a great finish. 100 % Syrah
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J. DenuziĆØre Saint-Joseph Rouge 2020

$65.00
This stony, deeply mineral Syrah balances crisp cassis and black-cherry flavours against a deeply earthen core. Itā€™s opulent in texture but stately, uplifted by tangs of salt, iron and granite. 100 % Syrah
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