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White
750ml
Bottle: $23.92
Always experimenting, Erica and Kim Crawford (yes, that Kim Crawford, although he sold the famous winery with his...
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WE
93
VM
90
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $148.50 $199.94
Prunes, forest honey, vanilla seeds, dark chocolate cookies, and Brazil nut, with hints of chocolate orange and...
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94
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White
750ml
Bottle: $7.19 $10.28
This crisply styled, refreshing wine has a wonderful combination of lime, passionfruit and gooseberry aromas with a...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $249.94 $349.94
Showing an attractive straw-gold color, this mature whisky has bright flavors of baked cereal grains, toasted vanilla...
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92
Rapid Ship
White
750ml
Bottle: $10.99
Here at Matua, Sauvignon Blanc is pretty special. That's because back in 1974, we produced NZ's very first Sauvignon...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $14.79
12 bottles: $14.49
This aromatic version showcases preserved lemon, melon and plump apricot notes, backed by hints of tangerine and...
WS
90
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $33.06 $34.80
Coffey Gin’s complexity is achieved through the perfect balance between 11 selected botanicals and the silky...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $69.23
Ambrosial notes of sprouted grain, honey, bacon fat and orange blossom accompany deeper notes of toasted hazelnut....
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93
WKY
92
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $74.79 $78.73
This unique expression was developed in 2013 as a result of Nikka's continuous experiments to widen the variety and...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $46.46 $48.91
An accomplished blend packed with appealing flavors from Miyagikyo and Yoichi Distilleries. Honey, baked lemon,...
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89
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $110.91 $116.75
This is a single malt from the Yoichi distillery, Nikka’s first distillery built in 1934. The founder Masataka...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $23.75 $25.20
A decidedly Japanese take on vermouth with warming spices and sage on the nose, mellow citrus on the mid-palate, and...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $11.99
Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc features enticing citrus notes and tropical flavors--youthful, elegant, and fresh with a...
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Sake/Fruit Wine
720ml
Bottle: $36.00
Smooth and crisp with hints of apple, cucumber, and melon. Nose: Slightly floral, gala apple, lemon zest.
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White
750ml
Bottle: $13.87 $15.00
The 2023 Sauvignon Blanc leads with pronounced thiols (sweaty kiwi fruit, lemongrass, tatami mat, gooseberry, et...
WA
89
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White
750ml
Bottle: $13.99
Sourced from hidden vineyards in the Awatere Valley, this little pig is packed with passionfruit and herbaceous...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $70.01 $73.69
A cornucopia of aromas rises from the glass, including toffee, ripe orchard fruit, and stewed grains. Layered flavors...
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UBC
90
WKY
90
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $21.99
Invigorating yet ethereal nose of lychee, mango blossom, and lime zest with a touch of vanilla and warm buttered...
UBC
93
WE
90
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $27.72
Subtle, nuanced and light, the first sips open with citrusy yuzu peel and a mild floral note reminiscent of sakura...
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93
WE
93
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $34.35 $39.25
The subtle and demure nose shows aromatics of lightly toasted butter biscuit, clover honey, dried Bergamot peel, and...
UBC
92
BTI
91

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All over Japan, farmers and wine producers take the production of alcoholic beverages including plum wine and sake very seriously. It is an industry which dates back well over a thousand years, and is held in high esteem in this far east country, where plum wines and sake often accompany meals and are used for ceremonial purposes. Whilst plum wine is produced in a relatively similar way to grape based wines, sake requires a complex process more akin to the brewing of beer, except using a rice mash instead of other grains. The rising popularity of both of these drinks in the west has seen the drinks industry in Japan increase dramatically over recent years, and both quality and quantity has risen alongside demand, and is expected to rise further.

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.