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Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2014
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$66.14
As ever this has an extra dimension and remains the high watermark for New Zealand pinot noir to be measured against....
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Henschke Shiraz Hill Of Grace 2014
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$763.78
Amazing aromas of wet aged beef, spices, crushed elderberries, peppercorns and bay leaf. Evolves in the glass all the...
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Kumeu River Chardonnay Coddington 2014
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$65.41
This wine is produced from a vineyard owned by Tim and Angela Coddington, whose grapes have contributed to the blend...
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Kumeu River Chardonnay Hunting Hill 2014
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$73.33
Hunting Hill is a vineyard that was first planted in 1982 and became a significant part of the original Kumeu River...
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Kumeu River Pinot Gris Estate 2014
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$40.96
Ripe pear and yellow apple flavors are soft and appealing, with a note of dried apricot. Softly juicy on the finish....
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Mitolo Shiraz Savitar 2002
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$68.21
Immense lift, the aromatics are an incredibly intense amalgam of blackcurrant, menthol, licorice and cedar oak. The...
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Moss Wood Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$68.21
A stylish edition of regal Margaret River cabernet that has plenty of ripe dark cherries and blackcurrants as well as...
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Penfolds Grange 2002
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$491.45
Deep garnet with a touch of brick, the 2002 Grange is locked in a time capsule, like many of the 2002s, yielding a...
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Penfolds Grange 2014
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle:
$981.14
Hill of Grace's rival for Shiraz supremacy is surely the fabled Grange from Penfold's, which, in complete contrast,...
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Penfolds Grange 2014
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$494.95
Hill of Grace's rival for Shiraz supremacy is surely the fabled Grange from Penfold's, which, in complete contrast,...
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Penfolds Shiraz Bin 128 2014
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$48.76
Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2014 Shiraz Bin 128 (from Coonawarra) has a good core of pronounced black fruits,...
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Penfolds Shiraz Magill Estate 2014
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$133.50
Coming from a very singular single vineyard located in the ‘burbs of Adelaide, I’m often drawn to the unique...
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Penfolds Shiraz RWT 2014
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$124.86
I genuinely thought Peter Gago said ‘I love you too’ but no, the words, or rather letters, were RWT – no longer...
2002 2014 Australia Hungary New Zealand
Whilst most of Australia consists of arid deserts and dense bushland, the oceanic coasts to the south of the country have a terrain and climate ideal for vine cultivation and wine production. It took several decades of failed attempts at the end of the 18th century in order to produce vines of a decent enough quality for making wine, but since those first false starts, the Australian wine industry has continued to grow and grow. Today, wine production makes up for a considerable part of the Australian economy, with exports in recent years reaching unprecedented levels and even overtaking France for the first time ever. Whilst the greatest successes in regards to quality have been the result of the Syrah grape varietal (known locally as Shiraz), Australia utilizes several Old World grapes, and has had fantastic results from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Riesling, Chardonnay and more. As the Australian passion for locally produced wine continues to develop, wineries have begun experimenting with a wider range of grape varietals, meaning that nowadays it isn't uncommon to find high quality Australian wines made from Petit Verdot, Sangiovese, Tempranillo and Viognier, amongst many others.
Hungary was once considered one of the world's leading wine countries, with their distinctive and flavorful wines being the favorites of Europe's royal families until the early 20th century and the fall of the dual monarchy of Austria-Hungary. The Soviet Union all but obliterated Hungary's wine traditions, replacing their unique produce with the sweet and characterless red wines the country is still often associated with, yet thankfully, the past twenty five years has seen an impressive return to form. All over the historic Tokaj region, craftsmen and master vintners are using the grape varietals which thrive on the hillsides in the hot summers and long autumns to once again produce the amazingly flavored Tokaji wines – a wine made by allowing the grapes to wither on the vine, thus concentrating the sugars and producing remarkable flavors and aromas of marzipan, dried fruits, pear and candied peel.
As with nearby Australia, New Zealand has over the past century proven itself to be a superb location for producing high quality wines in vast amounts, with much of the cooler regions of both islands being used primarily for vine cultivation. New Zealand wineries are notable for their enthusiasm in regards to experimentation, and for utilizing modern technologies and methods to make the most of the imported grape varietals which flourish in the rich, fertile soils and oceanic climate. In recent years, it has been the New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc wines which have gained the most attention, as a result of their smoky character and ability to carry the mineral rich nature of the terroir they grow in. Changing consumer interests have brought about a considerable rise in the production of organic and sustainable wines in New Zealand, of which again, the Sauvignon Blanc varietals are leading the way in regards to excellence, flavor and overall character.