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John Martin Reserve Pinot Noir 2007 :: $49.00 |
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Deeply coloured with a bright hue, this wine has intense aromas of plum, cherries and spice. The entry is sweet and the mouthfeel opulent and supple. The length is beautiful and complex and can be enjoyed for several years to come.
Fantastic match with slow roasted lamb shanks, ducks breasts with cherry sauce or aged cheddar cheese.
Te Kairanga John Martin Pinot Noir 2007
- 91 points – Wine Enthusiast Magazine, Dec 2010
- 4 stars – Winestate Magazine
- 4 stars – Michael Cooper Buyer’s Guide
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Estate Pinot Noir, Martinborough 2009 :: $21.00 |
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Aromas of plum, cherry and cedar. This wine has a sweet fruit entry with subtle spiciness from the light oak treatment and soft, gentle tannins.
- 3.5 stars – Winestate Magazine
- 4 stars – Charmian Smith, Otago Daily Times, Aug 10. ‘A hint of toasty oak and a silky charm… Excellent value.’
- 4 stars – Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, May 10.
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Runholder Pinot Noir, 2007 :: $29.00 |
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Perfect Autumn conditions produced this lovely rich wine. Aromas of sour cherries, plum and spice. Good length with well-balanced silky tannins and savoury, toasty oak.
- 90 points – Wine Enthusiast Magazine, Dec 2010
- GOLD – Liquorland Top 100, 2010
- SILVER - International Wine Challenge, 2010
- 4 stars – Michael Cooper
- 3 stars – Winestate Magazine
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Runholder Merlot Cabernet Franc 2008 :: $29.00 |
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Dense red with sweet cedar, cassis and mocha aromas. The palate has good length and fine firm tannins.
- ‘Oodles of spicy oak, suggestions of mint, chocolate, coffee and generous fruit, this is a big young wine and will benefit from mellowing bottle age.’ Charmian Smith, Otago Daily Times, Sept 10
- 4 stars – Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Sept 09
- 3.5 stars – Winestate Magazine
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Martinborough, Chardonnay 2009 :: $21.00 |
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Delicious aromas of melon and peach enhance this mellow Chardonnay which shows excellent weight and persistence across the mid-palate. There is a soft and subtle finish of vanilla.
Chardonnays are big and bold and this one is a good example. Be brave and serve a power-packed seafood risotto or fruity pork or chicken dish. This wine can handle it.
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Martinborough Sauvignon Blanc 2010 :: $21.00 |
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A classic Martinborough Sauvignon Blanc, showing a broad fruit spectrum with aromas of lime, green apples and melon. The palate has low acid and a generous mouthfeel with a slightly creamy texture, making this wine an ideal wine to be enjoyed with food. 10% of this wine has been barrel fermented.
- 4.5 stars – Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Jul 10. ‘A little different from the typical pungent Marlborough Sauvignon, as this is riper and more opulent with the barrel fermented component (10%) adding extra dimension and richness to this lovely wine.’
- Silver Medal- 2011 New World Wine Awards
- Silver Medal- 2011 Air NZ Wine Awards
- Represented NZ at Taste at the Cloud during the RWC
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Estate Riesling 2010 :: $21.00 |
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A lovely aromatic wine in an off dry style, light straw in colour with a subtle greenish tinge. Lemon, lime and minerals dance on the palate which finishes with a hint of sweetness. A refreshing wine to savour over lunch on a hot summer's day.
- 4 stars – Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, May 10. ‘The palate is juicy and refreshing with its gentle sweetness… varietally expressive and very easy drinking.’
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Runholder Chardonnay 2008 :: $29.00 |
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Mild straw colour and attractive mealyness with nutty and some subtle floral aromas. A savoury wine with excellent length and balance.
- 4.5 stars – Winestate Magazine
- ‘Golden queen peach, butterscotch and slices of grapefruit… It’s juicy and tropical in the mouth with a full-bodied biscuity finish.’ 4 of the Best, Yvonne Lorkin, Hawkes Bay Today, Aug 10.
- 4.5 stars – Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Sept 10
- BRONZE – Royal Easter Show Wine Awards 2010
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Chardonnay Martinborough 2009 Case (12) :: $226.00 |
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| This wine will convert you back to Chardonnay! It surprises with it's generosity of fruit and mouthfilling, leesy creaminess. Don't miss out on one of the world's best grapes because it's not trendy! Maybe you could set a trend by converting your friends back too... |
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Chardonnay, Runholder Martinborough 2008 (6) :: $156.00 |
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| One of our stars of the 2008 season. Fermented and matured in a mix of new and older French barriques has produced this rich, fruit driven Chardonnay which dazzles by itself and adds class to any special dinner. Our winemaker Wendy Potts is a Chardonnay whizz... |
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John Martin Reserve Pinot Noir 2007 (6 bottles) SPECIAL :: $216.00 |
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Deep garnet in colour. The nose has spice and plum notes with earthy complexity beginning to develop. Rich fruit dominates while silky tannins and supple texture round out the palate. A concentrated, full bodied wine.
Match with strong savoury dishes like venison, spring lamb and game.
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Estate Riesling 2010 Case (12) :: $226.00 |
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The East Plain block on which this fruit is grown captures the lingering afternoon sun, ripening the grapes to perfection. A lovely aromatic wine presented in an off-dry style. The wine was fermented at a cool temperature using traditional Riesling yeast to preserve the natural fruit characters.
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Martinborough Sauvignon Blanc 2010 Case (12) :: $226.00 |
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A classic Martinborough Sauvignon Blanc, showing a broad fruit spectrum with aromas of lime, green apples and melon. The palate has low acid and a generous mouthfeel with a slightly creamy texture, making this wine an ideal wine to be enjoyed with food. 10% of this wine has been barrel fermented.
- 4.5 stars – Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Jul 10. ‘A little different from the typical pungent Marlborough Sauvignon, as this is riper and more opulent with the barrel fermented component (10%) adding extra dimension and richness to this lovely wine.’
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Estate Pinot Noir, Martinborough 2009 Case (12) :: $226.00 |
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Aromas of plum, cherry and cedar. This wine has a sweet fruit entry with subtle spiciness from the light oak treatment and soft, gentle tannins.
- 3.5 stars – Winestate Magazine
- 4 stars – Charmian Smith, Otago Daily Times, Aug 10. ‘A hint of toasty oak and a silky charm… Excellent value.’
- 4 stars – Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, May 10.
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Runholder Pinot Noir, 2007 Case (6) SPECIAL :: $120.00 |
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Perfect Autumn conditions produced this lovely rich wine. Aromas of sour cherries, plum and spice. Good length with well-balanced silky tannins and savoury, toasty oak.
- 90 points – Wine Enthusiast Magazine, Dec 2010
- GOLD – Liquorland Top 100, 2010
- SILVER - International Wine Challenge, 2010
- 4 stars – Michael Cooper
- 3 stars – Winestate Magazine
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Aged Riesling 2005 Case (12) SPECIAL :: $120.00 |
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| An off dry Riesling with the typical 'kerosene' character of Aged Riesling. One customer was reminded of Alsace and we were surprised by the lively honey, apricots and minerals on the palate. Definitely a bargain. |
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Regional Selection Rose 2009 (12) SPECIAL :: $120.00 |
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| A dry, refreshing Pinot dominant Rose with a splash of Merlot. Great for summertime and particularly Christmas day, alongside ham, strawberries, smoked salmon, turkey... all perfect Rose matches. |
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