Our Wines

Pungent aromas of raspberry and red plums are tempered by the deft use of French oak. The palate is redolent with succulent, sweet fruit aromas and finely coated in ripe mouth filling tannins. Smokey and savoury oak characters provide a subtle background to this complex and well balanced wine.

Beautifully presented in its own gift tin a lovely little dessert wine from Chile. Made from 100% Botrytis (or noble rot) affected grapes. Light golden in colour this complex wine reveals a seductive nose of apricot, crème brulee, walnut and toasted almond.

Chapoutier continues to produce wines of unbelievable value and this one is no exception. It has a gorgeous garnet red colour with red fruit aromas, mainly Morello cherries. Well-structured, with sustained tannins - medium bodied reds don`t get much better than this!

This soft and rounded wine is a modern style of Chianti from the south of Tuscany, made to emphasise its ripe and vibrant fruit. It is blended from Sangiovese and Canaiolo vine to give a medium body with fresh red fruits, a touch of oak from a brief maturation in barrel and a typical bittersweet finish.

A strong, spicy Shiraz from South Australia which is well balanced with complex rich, expressive leathery palate and a hint of smoky American oak. Soft tannins and intense red berry fruit continue on the long finish with intense flavours of dark chocolate and spice. A great pairing for red meat dishes.

Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese are the varieties that give rise to this wine. A young red wine with an ample, rich aromatic fragrance. The wine is a lovely, deep and intense ruby red colour with an important, solid and substantial character but, above all, it brings out all the flavours of the food with which it is matched.

This is a wine with excellent typicity and a fresh, mineral profile. Its great aromatic intensity first reflects citrus and herbs that lead to subtle notes of tropical fruits such as cherimoya, passion fruit, and lychee, complemented by a touch of green chili pepper.

An intense claret coloured Malbec from Argentina with a complex nose with a combination of red fruits such as cherries and a hint of violets. Smooth mouth feel, this is a fresh and fruit wine that carries vanilla and caramel notes from ageing in small oak barrels. A well defined structure and drinking beautifully now.

The colour is pale yellow with green hints, it presents intense floral aromas combined with tropical fruit and citric notes. The palate is concentrated with refreshing mineral sensations and an elegant finish.

Spanish variety that actually works really well in NZ. Gorgeous little citrus flowers link arms with melon and peach to dance in the sunshine, always maintaining an air of class. Meanwhile lime lingers in the shadows vying for attention. Imbibe on its own or devour along with a Thai chicken salad

Prosecco is the fashionable dry sparkling wine produced from Prosecco (locally known as Glera) grapes grown in the hills of Treviso, Veneto region. It is a pale and delicate wine with fine mousse and persistent fine bubbles.

This Argentinian Cabernet Sauvignon is bright ruby red wit fresh fruit aromas, like plums, berries and cherries, combined with spicy notes of pepper, green pepper and eucalyptus. The French oak provides smooth notes of vanilla, chocolate and cinammon. Juicy on the palate, with notes of cherries, plums and berries. Nice acidity and a long finish.

Great value,this fantastic Chartreuse property is among the best of the appellation, producing firm, rich wine from predominately Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, with a small percentage of Cabernet Franc. Tanesse has classic structure, and in this great vintage it has extra depth of soft fruit with subtle oak, ripe tannins, and an excellent balance.

Stylistically reflecting the Northern Rhone with a wonderfully aromatic nose of intense aromas reminiscent of acacia, yellow peaches and exotic fruits. Classic southern French Viognier with ripe stone fruit characters and a little weight on the palate but still remaining elegant, fresh and balanced.

This is a serious wine with aromatics of dark plum, cherry, spice and earthy undertones. The palate is generous and rich and does not disappoint with these characters shining through, coupled with dark berries. A long tannin structure integrated with new and older French oak make this wine one that will age very well.

Classic expression of the dry, gooseberry, grass and passion fruit style of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. Clean and crisp it is bursting with minerality and white stone fruit flavours. Expressive on the palate, finishing with great length. This fashionable white wine is a benchmark by which New World Sauvignons are judged.

Low temperature fermentation has retained the fresh, crisp and aromatic quality of the wine but still allowed its character to shine through. Perfumes of honeysuckle, citrus and apples provide a backdrop to the full, ripe palate and lift the finish. Lovely length and elegance, with a touch of honey on the finish.

This certified, organic wine by Vivir Sin Dormir, has bright plum and cherry fruit on the nose. The palate is full of ripe red and black fruits and a hint of spice. It is a big wine, which is what you would expect from a Monastrell (mouverdre), it`s powerful and well-structured, with silky smooth tannins.

Picpoul de Pinet Les Girelles from Jean Luc Colombo is a bone dry and fashionable great value wine. Perfect as an aperitif or with any sea foods. Overlooking the Etang de Thau, near Sete, on the sunny Mediterranean. This salt Lagoon is home to France’s best oyster beds, which is the traditional partner or this wine. Á votre santé!

Meet the Ecologist acknowledges the role played by all those vine-hugging, dungaree-wearing, sandal-shod, great-unwashed stereotypes making biological wines. You know the type – the ones with long, unkept beards (and that’s just the women) who can be found in their vines smoking their cover-crop.

Domaine Gayda`s Viognier really captures the spirit of the Languedoc. Bursting with vibrant floral aromas and stone fruit characters. The wine has crisp acidity and notes of peach and nectarine on the palate with a touch of honey on the finish. A great value Viognier.

Big Easy Cabernet was sourced from the Helderberg region within Stellenbosch, with selected parcels from different coastal regions to complete the blend. The great vintage of 2015 gives the Big Easy Cabernet Sauvignon a slightly more serious side. Rich and elegant with notes of dark chocolate, cinnamon spice and ripe plums fill the glass.

This wine from Domaine des Echardieres is a crisp and refreshing Sauvignon from Touraine, with ripe citrus fruits, baked apple and blackcurrant leaf. The wine has mouthwatering acidity, while six months lees ageing lends weight on the mid palate following through to a mineral finish.

Les Fantasies de Capion Coup de Coeur Rouge is a blend of Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet Franc from the Saint Guilhem Le Desert IGP.

The Les Fantasies de Capion Coup de Foudre Blanc is a Chardonnay Viognier blend from the Saint Guilhelm Le Desert IGP. A fresh and fruit forward wine with aromas of citrus fruit, melon and white flowers, a lush and soft palate and clean elegant finish.