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The wine has layers of green apple, guava, and lemon cream and notes of toasty oak on the nose. The palate is fresh with flavors of baked pear, cinnamon, orange blossom, and mineral throughout the finish. pair with seafood pasta\"\u003cbr\u003e - Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Chardonnay is bold wine grown from some of the oldest vines in California. Gnarly Head’s untamed vines produce full-flavored grapes, abundant with aromas of mango, lemon-lime, and graham cracker. Flavors of Fuji apple, kiwi, and lemon-lime make this Chardonnay complex and layered with flavor. 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Wonderfully framed by supple texture and loads of polished tannins, the wine finishes structured and robust. At its best: now to 2033. $28.00.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Sam Kim \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoPlainText\"\u003e''The Maretti Langhe Rosso remains one of my favourite current drops, as always overdelivering quality wine for price. If you love the flavours of Piedmont this is a must try''\u003cbr\u003e- Al Pope - Wine Direct's Resident Italian Wine Nut\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePiedmont, nestled in the foothills of the Alps in northwest Italy, is renowned for producing the country's finest and most prestigious red wines from the Nebbiolo grape. However, a quality bottle of Barolo or Barbaresco can set you back anywhere from $100 to $1,000 and may require decades to reach its peak. The Maretti Langhe Rosso, a blend of Barbera and Nebbiolo, captures the essence of the region while offering a more approachable, fruit-forward style that’s ready to enjoy now. 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Fresh, balanced acidity lifts fruit vibrancy without over-prominence, while velvety smooth, soft, supple tannins remain unctuous throughout the palate and into the finish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV: 14.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mitolo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40201829318789,"sku":"17706","price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0318\/1137\/1141\/files\/Untitled-1_1bc72c8c-5785-44f3-9388-6ab319eb2884.jpg?v=1710465880"},{"product_id":"mitolo-gam-shiraz-mclaren-vale-2019","title":"Mitolo 'G.A.M' Shiraz, McLaren Vale 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003e96 POINTS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Powerfully graceful, this delicious shiraz shows black\/blueberry, plum jam, mixed spice, cedar and cocoa characters on the nose with a touch of dried herb complexity. The palate is wonderfully weighted and fleshy, delivering excellent depth and richness, backed by loads of silky tannins. At its best: now to 2028.\" \u003cbr\u003e– Sam Kim, Wine Orbit\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMitolo’s first release, G.A.M. was named in honour of Frank Mitolo’s three children – Gemma, Alexander and Marco.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLocated in close proximity to the Gulf of St Vincent in the Whites Valley district of McLaren Vale between the towns of Willunga and Aldinga. Black and grey Biscay clays predominate, sitting over alluvial Ngaltinga formation. Sea breezes mediate day time heat while the cracking clays reduce vigour during the critical ripening period. 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The wine has a supple texture throughout that is derived from extended barrel ageing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMatured for just over 16 month on lees prior to bottling. Dry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCertified organic, Morrison vineyard, Pisa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eABV: 13.5%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mount Edward","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40214285942917,"sku":"20167","price":42.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0318\/1137\/1141\/files\/Untitled-1_54cf50fa-551a-4edf-939b-64f27e244bc2.jpg?v=1710466656"},{"product_id":"frankland-estate-western-australia-cabernet-sauvignon-2021","title":"Frankland Estate Western Australia Cabernet Sauvignon 2022","description":"\u003cp data-v-5da7f799=\"\"\u003eFrom our original 1988 plantings, this Cabernet Sauvignon has excellent regional characters of ironstone minerality combined with the great fruit weight of the variety. 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From the first sniff is screamed Cotes du Rhone from a good vintage.  The nose is dominated by creamy crushed black raspberries\/blackberry and spice. It is a classic velvety Grenache, enhanced with a little peppery, blackberry-rich Syrah, underpinned by some lovely freshness, a hallmark of the 2023 vintage. This is very moreish - Cotes du Rhône red at its most drinkable \u0026amp; appealing best\"\u003cbr\u003e- Wine Direct Tasting team \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Clos des Miran vineyard, certified organic since 2014, is located in Pont-Saint-Esprit in the Gard department, a few steps from the major tourist sites of the region. The Clos vineyard comprises some twenty hectares in one single block, planted with Syrah, Grenache, Viognier and Roussanne grapes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen it comes to value and flavour, Côtes du Rhône is known for constantly over-delivering.  The new vintage from our friends at Clos Miran is a beauty \u0026amp; smashes it out of the park for quality and value. Rich, warming and seductively smooth.  This wine is as close as you could hope to come to an authentic Châteauneuf style without paying the premium. Finest Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre from neighbouring vineyards combine beautifully to give herb-scented, velvety black fruit, liquorice and spice. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eABV: 13.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clos Des Miran","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40295575191685,"sku":"25827","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0318\/1137\/1141\/files\/Untitled-1_c5e2a4a4-d3e6-463c-966b-98c3eafe90fc.jpg?v=1726518743"},{"product_id":"herringbone-bridge-pa-rose-2022","title":"Herringbone Bridge Pa Rosé 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Rosé was made with 100% Merlot grapes from the Herringbone vineyard. This is a dry style wine that exhibits beautiful stone fruit aromas with a hint of spice and luscious strawberries and cream on the palate with a refreshing zesty finish. A versatile wine which can be enjoyed on its own or with many types of cuisine such as Asian, Mexican, or the good old Kiwi BBQ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocated within the Bridge Pa Triangle - this area is highly regarded as a premium winegrowing region. The site is located on an ancient riverbed left behind when the Ngaruroro River (top left of the map) changed course and diverted behind Roy’s Hill. The soils are largely made up of free draining river gravels overlaid with alluvium formed from loess, greywacke and volcanic tephra from the Central Plateau. 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Elegant and beautifully layered with fine texture and polished tannins, finishing lingering and complex\"\u003cbr\u003e - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit (previous vintage)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\"An attractive bouquet with core aromas of black currant and red berries, there’s a natural spice quality and layers of barrel and toasty wood, there’s also scents of violet and clay soils. A naturally dry wine on the palate with flavours of red currant and spice, black currant and lees spices with a nut-like oak quality. Firm tannins and a backbone of acidity ensure this wine will age and develop well. Best drinking from 2023 through 2028.\"\u003cbr\u003e - Cameron Douglas MS (previous vintage)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe Herringbone Syrah was made from 100% hand harvested Syrah grapes from our vineyard. The fruit was in perfect condition after a long hot summer in the Hawkes Bay. 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A silky mid-palate leads to a lingering, elegant finish with a nice and consistent round structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiamond collection Chardonnay hails from Monterey County, a cool climate appellation known for producing well-balanced wines with lush flavours lifted by bright, natural acidity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eABV 13.5%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coppola","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40487539998853,"sku":"26061","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0318\/1137\/1141\/files\/Untitled-1_811b4865-7675-4b93-bbc3-bed7a1fa736c.jpg?v=1710380985"},{"product_id":"badiolaviuradecabezadasblanc2018","title":"Bideona Viura de Cabezadas Blanc 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e93 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA very satisfying, well rounded glass of white, this is one to try if you like medium bodied Chardonnay. 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Super-deep crimson in the glass with characters of uber-ripe blackberry, black cherry and macerated plums with baking spices, blackcurrant pastille, panforte, grilled fig, high-cocoa dark chocolate, olive tapenade, chocolate-dipped cherries and earth. 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The personality of each wine is distinguished on the label by an original piece of art from the family’s collection on display at the museum.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaturana Tinta is a grape variety indigenous to Rioja and is not grown anywhere else in the world. It is characterised by black fruit and spice, particularly peppercorns and cloves, and undertones of earth and minerals.  It shows balsamic flavors on the long, vibrant finish. 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