Flavours of blackberry and dark cherry fruits, complemented by a hint of spicy oak make this a lovely, balanced Cabernet Sauvignon.

Well-rounded with flavours of sweet ripe plum and red berries that are complemented by subtle spice on the finish.

An Australian Hunter Valley Merlot. Fruity, rounded and a bit fleshy.

With its savoury, earthy nose, this is a succulent, supple expression of the indigenous Negroamaro grape, boasting spicy red fruits and ripe tannins.

Down south, the fruit gets gorgeously ripe, culminating in a brilliant organically-grown wine that is rich, ripe and wonderfully drinkable.

Hand harvested, then traditionally fermented and aged for only a short period in oak, this evokes bright red fruits and dried herbs with perfect balance and an innate charm.

With its savoury, earthy nose, this is a succulent, supple expression of the indigenous Negroamaro grape, boasting spicy red fruits and ripe tannins. Popular amongst those in the know, every shipment sells out.

The attributes of this easy-drinking Italian DOC red have been duly recognised by Wine Spectator, with 89 points and a ‘Best Value’ tag, and The Wine Advocate, who awarded it 88 points.

An Italian inspired rose made from Malbec fruit, with a touch of delicacy accompanying the veritable host of fruit flavours. Behind all the fruit is a delightfully fresh, lively and seductive palate

This is a regional blend of Cabernet parcels displaying rich, sweet red and dark fruit characters, long, concentrated flavours, layered tannins and balanced acidity.

Laroche now add a touch of Grenache to their Syrah, and it works a treat. These two varieties can be great together when coaxed by the southern French sun. Elegantly intense, rich and velvety.

Hand harvested, then traditionally fermented and aged for only a short period in oak, this evokes bright red fruits and dried herbs with perfect balance and an innate charm.

This is an easy-drinking red blend of Garnatxa Negre, Syrah and Samsó grapes, boasting a spice-edged nose and an enveloping palate of smooth silkiness. Lovely purity and vibrancy.

Medium-to-full body, tight and focused with very fine, linear tannins and a chocolate and light cedar undertone to the whole thing.

The palate displays an abundance of raspberry, strawberry and red fruit characters, while a delicious hint of cream is interlaced with citrus.

It displays nuances of strawberry and raspberry and a hint of mineral. Easy to enjoy and wonderfully fruity, with fine fruit flavours enhanced by a fresh, lively finish.

This Bay rosé boasts red berry and strawberry characters embellished by subtle florals and spicy notes, the ripe, fruity flavours given a boost by the smartly fresh finish.

A vibrant expression of sweet fruit flavours nuanced with chocolate and eucalyptus, a nice touch of oak and fine tannins.

Lots of guitar chords on the label. Wonder what happens if we play them all? Will it make a song? Quick, grab the acoustic and open the bottle, something’s bound to happen.

Years in the planning, this is Tupari’s first shot at a rosé, and they nailed it. Attractive aromatics, great texture and weight, with everything in check. Delicate and fragrant.

Vivid aromatics of roasted red pepper, green pepper and fig. With naturally low acidity and soft tannins, this is approachable and easy to drink. With no dominating oak, it’s all about the fruit.

Spicy aromatics of red and black fruits showing notes of vanilla, clove, cherry and plum. A soft, dry, full-bodied palate with fleshy, fine-grained tannins and refreshing acidity.

With its savoury, earthy nose, this is a succulent, supple expression of the indigenous Negroamaro grape, boasting spicy red fruits and ripe tannins.

Channelling brilliant winemaking from the talented Kate and an excellent vintage, the soft, sweet summer fruit is balanced by grainy tannins, with lovely silky flavour leaping to a bright finish.

A vibrant, fruit-driven rose made from Tempranillo grapes, with soft summer fruit aromatics backed by floral and herbal nuances.

Syrah and Grenache meet the indigenous Tintilla de Rota. A year in a 6,000L oak barrel bestows breadth and texture.

With its savoury, earthy nose, this is a succulent, supple expression of the indigenous Negroamaro grape, boasting spicy red fruits and ripe tannins.

Ripe red fruit and spiced cherry aromas. A harmonious, medium palate structure with spicy red fruits and bright finish. Perfect with meats, pasta and soft cheeses.

A vibrant bouquet of soft summer fruits embellished by floral nuances. Finely balanced, fruit-driven, slightly sweet, enhanced by a silky texture and a lingering finish.

A step up from the Tinto, with the hand harvested fruit fermented in parcels and the best selected. Carignan dominant, a savoury style of wine perfect with a rich Catalan white bean and chorizo stew.

The Villages Pinot Noir shows aromatics of strawberry, plum, spice and smoky oak, while the palate is medium-weighted and textural, with spice-edged dark fruit characters and fine gentle tannins.

With its savoury, earthy nose, this is a succulent, supple expression of the indigenous Negroamaro grape, boasting spicy red fruits and ripe tannins.

Densely coloured, with aromas of violets, spice, and red fruits. Showing moorish tannins, gentle acidity, olive spice and wild herbs on the palate with a gentle finish.

Hand-harvested grapes are sun-dried on racks to concentrate the flavours and enhance the aromatics. Dense, velvety, spicy and boldly styled, ripeness is the hallmark of the 2017.

A red dessert wine from Spain. Intense nose, mature red fruit, blackberry, blueberries and fine hints spices from the oak.

18.5/20 | Raymomd Chan - "Bright, very pale candy-floss pink with slight peach hues, lighter on the rim. The nose is fresh with softly concentrated aromas of strawberries, with delicate notes of redcurrants and stonefruits, along with lifted red florals and mouthwatering minerals. This has delicacy with an attractive array of fragrant detail. Dry to taste and medium-bodied, the palate has aromatic flavours of strawberries and cream with hints of redcurrants and fragrant red florals, along with subtle thirst-quenching mineral elements. The fruit is rich and the palate has sweetness, but is balanced by crisp, lively acidity. The wine flows along a very fine-textured line, leading to a very long, nuanced finish with fragrant florals. This is a beautifully fine and aromatic dry rosé with flavours of strawberries and cream and mouthwatering minerals on a very fine-textured, refreshing palate. Match with dim sum and Asian fare over the next 2 years."

A consistently high flying Marlborough Pinot Noir. The palate meets you with aromas of plums, blackberries and hints of cherries. There’s liquorice and smoky oak that adds to the complexity. A rich ve

With its savoury, earthy nose, this is a succulent, supple expression of the indigenous Negroamaro grape, boasting spicy red fruits and ripe tannins.

A great single vineyard Pinot with bold aromatics of lifted floral cherry, pepper and spice, and a rich, layered palate of wild dark berryfruits, spice and firm tannins.

Expect black cherries, black doris plums and a smokey maple savoury character on the nose. The ripe and sumptuous concentrated fruit is supported by subtle notes of oak. The wine finishes very smoothly with refined ripe, light tannins providing structure and a smooth silky long flavourful finish. A great wine on a cold winter’s day or matched with red meats, especially gamey food.

Fruit from the southern valleys of Marlborough. Bright red cherries, a velvet mid-palate, texture and intrigue with the tannins and a long, lively finish.

The brilliant pink hue greets you first and is backed up with soft notes of strawberries, quince and peaches.

Enticing aromas of raspberry, strawberry, apricot and florals are supported with toffee apple, and a touch of perfume.

The Alpha wines are impeccably made and, at the price, Montes’ best-kept secret; intensely floral, elegant and polished, this will reward you generously with careful cellaring for 5-10 years.

New to our stores, this is a blend that includes locally grown Cinsault, the grape behind many Provence wines. There is a nice mid-palate weight to it, with time on lees and some skilful winemaking.

Blend of Grenache, Cabernet and Syrah with the southern Spanish sun. 30% was matured in oak, the balance in stainless steel. The result is a fresh, fruit forward wine with gorgeous texture and length.

With its savoury, earthy nose, this is a succulent, supple expression of the indigenous Negroamaro grape, boasting spicy red fruits and ripe tannins.

With its savoury, earthy nose, this is a succulent, supple expression of the indigenous Negroamaro grape, boasting spicy red fruits and ripe tannins.

Brewed with predominantly Riwaka hops from Nelson, and supported by a couple of American hop stars; Amarillo and Citra, plus a handful of specialty malts from Gladfield Malt on Canterbury plains, NZ.

Brewed with predominantly Riwaka hops from Nelson, and supported by a couple of American hop stars; Amarillo and Citra, plus a handful of specialty malts from Gladfield Malt on Canterbury plains, NZ.

A blend of red and white grapes from Black Estate’s 3 certified organic hillside vineyards. Strawberry, rhubarb and cinnamon notes, a bright, juicy palate of lingering flavours, a touch of liquorice.

Made without the use of any sulphur in the winery, a natural reflection of the Seresin vineyards and of the vintage from which they're drawn. Pure on the palate, with a subtle power and depth.

The wine is on the richer side, with a lovely touch of green pepper to the juicy red fruits, rich texture and lingering finish.

Single vineyard, fruit-driven Syrah with a bouquet of peppery plum, boysenberry and spicy oak. Delivers up an elegant, medium-bodied palate with generous flavours and smooth tannins.

Grava's Rose is produced predominantly from a single Pinot Noir clone, picked early to ensure lively acidity to back up the fruit forward characters which represent a great Rose.

Vibrant cherry fruit dances forth with an elegant palate in tow; it’s rather superb right now, but will happily cellar 7-8 years.

The Fifth Bridge wines are named for the fifth bridge between Bannockburn and Cromwell. An elegant nose of berries, florals and spice floats atop the ripe, rounded palate.

Lauded for her brilliant whites, Jules Taylor is no slouch with the red grapes. Wild fermentation and extended lees maturation contribute complexity and texture to the bright red fruit characters.

Elegant and balanced, fleshy dark fruit flavours are supported by subtle oak, supple tannins and an attractive savoury aftertaste.

Full frontal blackcurrant cassis characters, a fig leaf of toasty oak bringing some decency to the proceedings, the varietal tannin supportive rather than overpowering.

New instore, this is a tiny production that, due to its small run, does not come in magnums. Using the very best fruit and aged on lees in 500 litre barrels, the result is sensational.

With its savoury, earthy nose, this is a succulent, supple expression of the indigenous Negroamaro grape, boasting spicy red fruits and ripe tannins.

A popular Chateau year in year out with our customers. 95% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc, the nose is pure, chalky and with a fine mineral line.

A strong and full Shiraz with firm tannins. Smooth and easy to drink.

Aromatic notes of liquorice and aniseed, with red and black fruits at the core overlaid with vibrant floral tones. On the palate there are fine-grained, velvet tannins with a firm structure.

A balanced and elegant wine off the limestone-rich Omihi Vineyard, it’s an exceptional evocation of the Waipara region.

A dark, rich, sweet-fruited Otago Pinot Noir with an aromatic nose of cherry, plum and wild thyme. A seamless, finely textural, concentrated palate offers up opulent plum and spice characters.

Dark cherries, charming tannins, fresh acidity and lovely balance. Herbal and savoury in style rather than fruit-driven.

Blended from longstanding Stonier vineyards, the 2016 is a seductive wine, displaying supple, savoury tannins and an abundance of dark plum and cherry characters with earthy raspberry notes.

A blend of Garnacha, Samsó and Cabernet Sauvignon aged for 12 months in French oak, the Cruor is one of Casa Gran’s classics.

An indigenous red blend with a fragrant nose, high acidity, taut tannins and a lengthy finish, developed as a more expressive style of the Nerello variety for the international market.

With its savoury, earthy nose, this is a succulent, supple expression of the indigenous Negroamaro grape, boasting spicy red fruits and ripe tannins.

Dark ruby red in colour, this Pinot Noir gives off potpourri of aromas - ripe dark fruit, cherry and plum are layered over subtle oaky notes. The palate is rich with intense fruit flavours.

A vibrant bouquet of red fruits, cinnamon and spice, with earthy notes of rosehip and herbs. The palate is enerously fruity, with its silky tannins displaying a nice grip. Classic Waipara Valley.

Primary youthful nose, violet, cherry and red berry fruit, smokey oak, vanilla. Quite full in the mouth, firm oaky tannins, masses of ripe sweet delicate red fruit characters.

Small plot, single vineyard wine from de Bortoli, released only in the best seasons. Bright, lifted aromatics of violets, cherries and warm spice accompany the plump, generous flavours.

Planted in 1985 on deep red basalt soils, delivers a brilliant, highly aromatic Pinot Noir. Good drinking now, it will develop even more depth and complexity over 4-5 years.

90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc blend. Aromatic notes of berries, spice and smoke accompany a refined, precise palate with Pomerol’s characteristic elegant, silky tannins.

Nerello Mascalese fruit off 100-year-old vines, showing a perfumed nose of dried fruits and thyme and a vibrant palate, the acidity bright and lively. Complex characters, amazing intensity and length.

Bright red fruits, nuance of stems, black cherry and spice. Brooding, plump, lovely gentle tannins, great length.

A step up from the inagural release last year. There are only a small number of barrels available, and we’ve purchased the majority of it. A benchmark for New Zealand rose.

The 2011 Chorey-les-Beaune Village has a simple but clean, fresh bouquet with light cranberry and raspberry scents that offer good intensity for a Village Cru.

16.5/20 Jancis Robinson "Healthy crimson. Sweet, gentle-textured, well-melded Languedoc blend with burgundian polish. Not a bad price at all."

Deeply coloured with aromatics hinting at black fruits, dried herbs, cocoa and cedar. The flavours typical of Gimblett Gravel Merlot blends tend towards fruitcake, cherry, chocolate and oak spice.

New to our stores, this is a blend that includes locally grown Cinsault, the grape behind many Provence wines. There is a nice mid-palate weight to it, with time on lees and some skilful winemaking.

Rich ruby in colour, displaying red berry fruit, spice and floral aromas on the nose leading on to an elegant wellstructured, mineral driven palate.

Rich, complex, full-bodied and seamless, this fastidiously crafted Hawkes Bay Merlot tumbles out layers of ripe blackberries and cassis.

Nothing to do with Kidman & Co. moulin a vent means 'windmill'. From one of the Beaujolais 'cru' vineyards so the fruit is more concentrated than a 'villages' wine.

Showing cherries soaked in brandy, with some savoury characters slipping through, this is a great mouthful that reaches all four corners of your lantern jaw.

A nose of dried flowers, red currant, blueberry, plum and Savigny earth. Refined, rich and velvety mouth feel with delicious middle weight flavours.

89/100 | Burghound: "Here there is no reductive funk as the exceptionally pretty nose offers up notes of dark cherry, plum, spice, rose petal and a deft application of wood.."

Black cherries and sweet spices fill the palate. Intense but well-balanced. A medium-long finish with accents of vanilla.

Jancis Robinson MW described this as "Fresh and savoury with real energy" and also "racy and fluid with great crunchy fruit."

The Clay Hills and Awatere River single vineyard Pinots have come into being because the vines have attained sufficient age to evoke a singular expression from their respective terroirs.

The Clay Hills and Awatere River single vineyard Pinots have come into being because the vines have attained sufficient age to evoke a singular expression from their respective terroirs.

Made by former winemaker at Vega Sicilia. 100% Tempranillo, showing bold red fruit flavours with hints of violet and liquorice. Seductive, magical and astoundingly concentrated.

A very pretty and highly expressive nose features elegant and pure red pinot fruit that is liberally laced with mineral notes that leads to lacy and equally pure lightly stone-inflected flavors.

The red fruit displays an added creamy dimension and faint savoury notes. Full and round with ripe flavours, it’s from the exceptional 2010 vintage, with nine years of aging. A rare treat.

The vineyard for this was planted in 1963. This is not a wine for the faint-hearted; the palate is massively powerful. A dense Beaune packed with fragrant fruit, it balances its power with a round, voluptuous character.

Powerful, with a high quantity of great quality tannins, sweetness and velvety. Mineral notes, especially graphite, excellent acidity and very long aftertaste. Fresh, showing the terroir character.

A very special one off, the final wine made by Mike & Claudia as owners. This vintage they decided the quality was not there to produce their Home Vineyard Pinot Noirs so they made a Rosé.

It has a light bouquet of red cherry and cranberry with hints of undergrowth developing in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with crunchy tannins, chunky red fruit.

The fruit in this is forward, fragrant and quite magical.

Intensely fruited and salty in the mouth but without any superficial sweetness.

With its savoury, earthy nose, this is a succulent, supple expression of the indigenous Negroamaro grape, boasting spicy red fruits and ripe tannins. Popular amongst those in the know, every shipment sells out.

Made from 100% Pinot Noir, this is a relatively dry red. Fruit and florals on the nose with a touch of spice. Those characters follow through to the palate. A refreshing acidity with a medium finish.

Bubbly little baby this, gurgling away with blackberry and cherry characters and spice and pepper moments into the bargain. Generous, fat and phat it'll keep you happy till 2020. Comfortably.

Notes of florals and dark fruits nuanced with a hint of wet slate and nutmeg. The dense fruit core signs out with a long finish, honed, polished and distinctively complex.

The nose is very well-defined with crisp red fruits, raspberry, blood orange, minerals and just a hint of vanilla emanating from the oak. The palate is full-bodied with firm tannins.

The palate has a lightness and fluidity to it with dark cherry supported by crunchy acidity and generous stem spice.