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12 wine suggestions for Christmas:<\/h3>\nThe following selection of well crafted wines – are an ideal pairing with a diverse selection of seasonal & festive cuisine. Here are a few brief words to describe my first impressions and the essence of each wine. A versatile range of dynamic wines ready to be sipped, savoured & shared over the festive period and holiday season.
\nRemember – \u2018when & where possible, all wine tastes better when served from the appropriate glass and at the ideal temperature\u2019.\n\t\t\t\t\"Xmas-Feature-Bottle-01\"\n\t

JULES TAYLOR \u2018OTQ\u2019
S.V. Sauvignon Blanc 2020<\/h6>\nRegion:\u00a0<\/strong>Marlborough – NZ
\nOwner \/ Winemaker:<\/strong> Jules Taylor
\nElevated aromas of pineapple and torn green herbs. A generous palate with casual acidity for a classic Marlborough expression. Celebrating pineapple, passionfruit and a deft citrus note woven through with highlights of pistachio from time in oak giving a broad finish.
\n\u2022 (13.3% Alc.\/vol. – Residual Sugar 1.1g\/L)\n\u2022 Chill gently & serve at 8\u00b0- 9\u00b0C
\n*Retail – NZ$39.99 : 5 Stars <\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\"Xmas-Feature-Bottle-02\"\n\t
LAKE CHALICE \u2018The Falcon\u2019
Riesling 2020<\/h6>\nRegion:\u00a0<\/strong>Marlborough – NZ
\nHead Winemaker:<\/strong> Chloe Gabrielsen
\nOn the nose ripe pears, limes along with white floral notes. These carry though onto the luscious palate, showcasing ripe mandarin, honeydew melon and a seam of citrus acidity for interest. The wine is crafted in a juicy style resulting in an engaging finish.
\n\u2022 (10.5% Alc.\/vol. – R.S. 26.7g\/L)\n\u2022 Chill gently & serve at 7\u00b0- 8\u00b0C
\n*Retail – NZ$20.99 : 4 Stars <\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\"Xmas-Feature-Bottle-03\"\n\t
GISSELBRECHT \u2018Alsace\u2019
Pinot Blanc 2019<\/h6>\nRegion:\u00a0<\/strong>Alsace – France
\nOwner\/ Winemaker:<\/strong> Claude Gisselbrecht
\nAromas of apples, melon and wild summer flowers. A well-balanced wine showcasing classic flavours of ripe apples, white peaches, green melon, with subtle mineral notes all nicely supported by gentle citrus characters leading to a relaxed finish.
\n\u2022 (12.5% Alc.\/vol. – R.S. <4g\/L)\n\u2022 Chill gently & serve at 8\u00b0- 9\u00b0C
\n*Retail – NZ$29.99 : 4 Stars <\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\"Xmas-Feature-Bottle-05\"\n\t
BROOKFIELDS \u2018Barrique Fermented\u2019
Viognier 2020<\/h6>\nRegion:\u00a0<\/strong>Hawke’s Bay – NZ
\nOwner\/ Winemaker:<\/strong> Peter Robertson
\nAromas of peaches, lemon grass, spice and subtle almonds. As suggested, it was barrel fermented, this well-crafted Viognier has a layered palate celebrating peaches, honey-suckle, along with almond pastry notes and a clean dry finish.
\n\u2022 (14% Alc.\/vol. – R.S. <2g\/L)\n\u2022 Chill gently & serve between 8\u00b0- 10\u00b0C
\n*Retail – NZ$28.99 : 5 Stars <\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\"Xmas-Feature-Bottle-04\"\n\t
NGA WAKA \u2018Martinborough\u2019
Chardonnay 2020<\/h6>\nRegion:\u00a0<\/strong>Martinborough – NZ
\nChief Winemaker:<\/strong> Roger Parkinson
\nAromas of stone fruits and Vogel\u2019s bread. The generous palate is celebrating those broad flavours of ripe peaches, rockmelon, all supported by the perfectly dovetailed oak characters, enhanced by its silky texture and a rewarding lingering finish.
\n\u2022 (13.5% Alc.\/vol. – R.S. <2g\/L)\n\u2022 Chill gently & serve between 9\u00b0- 11\u00b0C
\n*Retail – NZ$28.99 : 5 Stars <\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\"Xmas-Feature-Bottle-06\"\n\t
MIDDLE EARTH \u2018Pinot Meunier\u2019
Ros\u00e9 2021<\/h6>\nRegion:\u00a0<\/strong>Nelson – NZ
\nHead Winemaker:<\/strong> Trudy Shield
\nAromas of ripe strawberries and watermelon notes are lifted from the glass inviting a smile. The palate is vibrant with soft acidity along with those vibrant summer flavours of watermelon, red currants and raspberries leading to a delicious finish.
\n\u2022 (12.5% Alc.\/vol. – R.S. 6.5g\/L)\n\u2022 Chill gently & serve around 8\u00b0- 9\u00b0C
\n*Retail – NZ$24.99 : 4 Stars <\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\"Xmas-Feature-Bottle-07\"\n\t
RIMU GROVE \u2018Nelson\u2019
Pinot Noir 2015<\/h6>\nRegion:\u00a0<\/strong>Nelson – NZ
\nOwner \/ Winemaker:<\/strong> Patrick Stowe
\nAromas of plums, dark cherries and violets highlighted by deft notes of vanilla spice. The palate has an engaging textural personality, confident while silky from fine-grained tannins which carry the well-developed characters through to a graceful finish.
\n\u2022 (14% Alc.\/vol. – R.S. <2g\/L)\n\u2022 20-30 mins decanting & serve at 15\u00b0- 17\u00b0C
\n*Retail – NZ$49.99 : 5 Stars <\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\"Xmas-Feature-Bottle-08\"\n\t
MOUTON CADET \u2018Cuv\u00e9e Heritage\u2019
Merlot Blend 2018<\/h6>\nRegion:\u00a0<\/strong>Bordeaux – France
\nWinemaker:<\/strong> Oph\u00e9lie Michaud
\nOn the nose dried herbs, capsicum, subtle floral notes and mixed berries. The approachable palate has dark plums, bitter chocolate and mocha-coffee, those dried herbs and balanced oak wrapping around dry tannins which carry onto the finish.
\n\u2022 (14.5% Alc.\/vol. – R.S. 1.1g\/L)\n\u2022 No decanting & serve between 15\u00b0- 17\u00b0C
\n*Retail – NZ$29.99 : 3\u00bd Stars <\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\"Xmas-Feature-Bottle-09\"\n\t
CHAKANA \u2018Estate Selection\u2019
Malbec 2019<\/h6>\nRegion:\u00a0<\/strong>Mendoza – Argentina
\nChief Winemaker:<\/strong> Gabriel Bloise
\nAromas of dark plums, wild berries, spiced chocolate and deft notes of violets. On the harmonious palate you have a juicy supple Malbec with dark plums, black cherries, along with earthy and dark chocolate flavours leading to a smooth finish.
\n\u2022 (14% Alc.\/vol. – R.S. <1g\/L)\n\u2022 No decanting & serve between 16\u00b0- 17\u00b0C
\n*Retail – NZ$30.99 : 4 Stars <\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\"Xmas-Feature-Bottle-10\"\n\t
KAESLER \u2018Avignon\u2019
G.S.M. 2017<\/h6>\nRegion:\u00a0<\/strong>Barossa Valley – Australia
\nWinemakers:<\/strong> Reid Bosward & Stephen Dew
\nOn the nose dark berries, infused dried spices, herbs and violets. The palate is generous and engaging, with a smooth texture, balanced nicely by silky tannins and seamless vanilla oak characters, resulting in a luscious mouth feel and lingering finish.
\n\u2022 (15% Alc.\/vol. – R.S. <2g\/L)\n\u2022 25-30 mins decanting & serve at 16\u00b0- 17\u00b0C
\n*Retail – NZ$39.99 : 5 Stars <\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\"Xmas-Feature-Bottle-11\"\n\t
TORBRECK \u2018Woodcutter’s\u2019
Shiraz 2019<\/h6>\nRegion:\u00a0<\/strong>Barossa Valley – South Australia
\nChief Winemaker:<\/strong> Ian Hongell
\nOn the noses wild berries, plums, cassis, dark cherries and dried spices. The palate delivers ripe berry fruits that seamlessly infused cassis, dark cherries, dried spices, mocha, a good turn of peppercorns and a note of vanilla from its time in oak.
\n\u2022 (14.5% Alc.\/vol. – R.S. <2g\/L)\n\u2022 30-45 mins decanting & serve at 17\u00b0- 18\u00b0C
\n*Retail – NZ$39.99 : 4 Stars <\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\"Xmas-Feature-Bottle-12\"\n\t
CHAPEL HILL \u2018The MV\u2019
Cabernet Sauvignon 2019<\/h6>\nRegion:\u00a0<\/strong>McLaren Vale – South Australia
\nWinemakers:<\/strong> Michael Fragos & Bryn Richards
\nAromas of blackcurrant, cassis, sage and a note of mint-chocolate. The palate is broad and engaging with a solid structure. Showcasing dark fruits, cacao & defined tannins. A poised personality, layers of varietal character and deft oak on a classic dry finish.
\n\u2022 (14.5% Alc.\/vol. – R.S. <2g\/L)\n\u2022 45-60 mins decanting & serve at 17\u00b0- 18\u00b0C
\n*Retail – NZ$37.99 : 5 Stars <\/strong>\n\t*These wines are available from selected Fine Wine Retailers \u2022 Restaurants \u2022 Wine Bars and the Wineries Website.\n

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