Fine Wines

Established in 2001 and set in the heart of Central Otago’s Upper Clutha basin, Akitu’s 12-hectare vineyard sits alone at 380 metres above sea level on a stunning north facing slope.

The origins of the Cuvelier family’s wine exploits begin in Bordeaux in the early twentieth century with the purchase of Château le Crock in St. Estèphe in 1903. But, for many, they are best known for their ownership of Château Leoville Poyferré, which they bought in 1920.

NOW SOLD OUT Cartology is an iconic wine made with grapes sourced from rare and extraordinary parcels of mature dryland bushvines. Naturally the varieties used are also heritage varieties, namely Chenin Blanc and Semillon, both of which have been planted in the Cape for centuries.

One of the Great Wines from Mendozan Estate Pulenta, the Gran Cabernet Franc is a bold and powerful wine. Deep ruby in color, with an intense aroma of roasted pepper, eucalyptus and spice. Its entrance on the palate is sweet and smooth, due to the presence of round and ripe tannins.

Light golden with a subtle, elegant nose of summer flowers, acacia blossom and hints of honeysuckle. The wine is lightly spiced, with the judicious oak ageing bringing notes of vanilla and cinnamon. It shows lovely buttery, honeyed and floral characters, all lifted on the finish by a lively freshness that is characteristic of this area of Italy.

This Pinot Noir was the first wine produced by the Drouhin Family in Oregon. Over two decades later, this cuvée has become a foundational element of many great wine lists and personal cellars.

A new cuvée from Alheit Vineyards in 2017, Nautical Dawn is made from two parcels of grapes from the False Bay in Stellenbosch, one from the Rustenhof vineyard, which is 4kms from the Bay and Karibib vineyard which is 13kms from the bay. Both plots are dry farmed on granite.

La Scolca ranks among the top white wine producers in Italy and it was the Soldati family who first produced quality Gavi from the Cortese grape. Forget what you may have tasted before, known throughout the world, Black Label Gavi is pale straw yellow in colour with delicate greenish highlights.

Dedicated to Philip Mazzei (1730-1816), an illustrious ancestor of the family, a passionate grapegrower, political thinker, and “worldly citizen”. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon from each of the Mazzei’s estates, Philip is the quintessence of Tuscany.

A blend of Los Carneros Chardonnay with Viognier, Roussanne, Marsanne, and Grenache Blanc from the Central Coast with a finish of Chenin Blanc and Semillon. Complex and delicious with aromas of mandarin orange and honeydew melon, hints of marzipan and toasted hazelnut adding a layer of complexity.

Established in 2001 and set in the heart of Central Otago’s Upper Clutha basin, Akitu’s 12-hectare vineyard sits alone at 380 metres above sea level on a stunning north facing slope.

One of the very best Greek whites from the island of Tinos. Asyrtiko grape with some oak. Beautifully elegant and pure with flintstone, oyster`s shells and green apple nose. Fresh, with crisp minerality and salty. Great length. Seriously good.

Seriously good quality German Pinot Noir. Dark ruby red in colour. Intense flavours of ripe cherries and ripe beeries with a hint of vanilla. The palate is full and lush and goes on with the fruitiness. The alcohol is nice balanced by the juicy acidity and the mature tannins. A great long lasting finish.

Produced from the three Valpolicella grape varieties of Corvina Veronese, Rondinella and Molinara, cultivated high on the hillside terraces. After harvest the grapes are placed directly onto small open racks and brought to the open sided building where they are dried by the cool breezes of autumn and winter until the following February.

A deep and powerful Californian Zinfandel, full of bright red fruit. The core of this blend comes from the Cortina Vineyard planted in 1972 in Dry Creek Valley. This site is named after the gravelly loam soils prevalent up and down Dry Creek Valley.

The Rubesco, Vigna Monticchio from Lungarotti is prodominantly made from Sangiovese. It is an elegant and beautiful wine with super precision and balance. Full-bodied, super silky and incredibly refined. This is one of the best wines of Umbria is drinking well now, but also has long aging potential.

The Cornas has complex delicate aromas and a fresh, mouthwatering, acidity. A lovely deep colour with a ripe and spicy nose of fragrant black fruits. The tannins are smooth but structured. Stéphane’s wines have this appealing concentration of fruit, finesse and purity that is profound and mouthfilling.

The Steytler Range is the culmination of Kaapzicht`s best wines in exceptional vintages only, forged by tradition and four generations of Steytler passion. A muscular Bordeaux-style blend (60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot, 5% Malbec) that exudes power and concentration.

The iconic Ridge Lytton Springs is a blend of Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Carignan and Mourvedre from the Dry Creek Valley in Sonoma County. The wine presents jammy raspberry fruit with pepper, mint and sweet toasted oak. Brambly fruit on the palate, sensuous and well defined tannins and balanced acidity.

Deeply perfumed aromas of dark berries and old vine Zinfandel’s woody spiciness. Vibrant acidity and balanced tannins thanks to low yields in the vineyard. Long, persistent finish.

Deep ruby red in color with intriguing aromas of sun-warmed blackberries, ripe plums, with hints of black licorice. A complexity of dark berry fruits unfold on the palate; blackberries and bing cherries along with dark chocolate flavors. Vanilla and cedar oak undertones on the mid-palate further enhance the wine.

Fresh citrus and juicy peach, rounded out with rich, warm vanilla flavors and a touch of minerality that are perfect partners for fresh seafood, roasted chicken, grilled pork, and creamy cheeses.

Claret like in its profile, the wine exhibits richness, texture and a youthful elegance. Wild berry, cassis with spicy notes abound. The tannins are refined, well integrated and suggest the wine has significant ageing potential.