{"title":"Long Weekend Bin Bin Ends Sale","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA long weekend calls for good wine, good food and absolutely no need to spend a fortune.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe've been rummaging through the racks and rounding up the last bottles of some great wines — customer favourites, hidden gems and a few too-good-to-miss buys. Quantities are limited, so once they're gone, they're gone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're firing up the BBQ, settling in with friends or simply topping up the wine rack, there's something here worth grabbing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"maretti-friuli-pinot-grigio-2022","title":"Maretti Friuli Pinot Grigio 2023","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(219, 50, 34);\"\u003eNormally $28.99, Now $17.89\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e93 POINTS: Sam Kim; Wine Orbit \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e93 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team\u003cbr\u003e90 POINTS: \u003cspan\u003eGary Walsh - The Wine Front\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\"This is elegantly scented on the nose with ripe nectarine, Nashi pear, lemon peel, and oatmeal nuances, leading to a beautifully layered palate offering saline texture and vibrant acidity. Harmonious and lingering with a lengthy, sleek finish. At its best: now to 2028.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Sam Kim; Wine Orbit\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Green pear, papaya, apricot, almond meal, green herbs and fennel. It’s juicy and fleshy, quite a lot of flavour here, but also a little waxy and gluey. There’s some fine powdery grip, a little bitterness and a finish of solid length. It’s a good wine.\"\u003c\/span\u003eSourced from a single vineyard high above the Tagliamento river and hand harvested in the early morning to retain natural acidity. Whole bunched pressed, aiming to limit skin contact and using only free run and first press juice. Fermented in stainless steel with temperature control before maturation on lees for six months to build texture and complexity.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2022 delivered a much warmer year than preceding vintages. The wine was dry and was followed by a very hot and dry summer, where limited rain fell. 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Not over-oaked, not overdone, just a delicious Chardonnay bursting with tropical fruit and crisp acidity. Ready to enjoy tonight, it’s the effortless, feel-good wine every cupboard deserves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\"Richly fruited and enticing, the bouquet shows golden peach, pineapple, a touch of oak and warm spice aromas, leading to a wonderfully flavoursome palate that's generous and creamy. Well structured by gentle acidity, finishing soothing and comforting. At its best: now to 2026\"\u003cbr\u003e- Sam Kim; The Wine Orbit\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFrancis Ford Coppola is best known as the five-time Oscar-winning director, writer, and producer of such epic films as the Godfather trilogy and Apocalypse Now. In 1975, Francis and Eleanor purchased part of the historic Inglenook Estate, including over 1400 acres of land and founder Gustave Niebaum’s Victorian home and carriage house. Coppola renamed the estate Niebaum-Coppola and in 1978 produced the first vintage of Rubicon. The Coppolas restored the Chateau and grounds to grandeur, making it one of the most beautiful visitor destinations in the Napa Valley. The Coppola Rosso \u0026amp; Bianco range is an excellent introduction into the estates style.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Coppola","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40487512440965,"sku":"26060","price":19.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0318\/1137\/1141\/files\/Untitled-1_7680218c-d83c-4f5a-8259-908eab603949.jpg?v=1710375449"},{"product_id":"francis-coppola-diamond-chardonnay-2022","title":"Francis Coppola Diamond Chardonnay 2022","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(219, 50, 34);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDEAL REVEALED - IMPORTER 'SAYS GET IT SOLD!'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDon't pay well over $30 for this - now only $24.88\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDOUBLE GOLD MEDAL: Houston Rodeo Wine awards\u003cbr\u003eGOLD MEDAL: Sakura Japan Women’s Wine Awards 2025\u003cbr\u003eGOLD MEDAL: Mundus Vini Summer Tasting 2023\u003cbr\u003e95 POINTS \u0026amp; 5 STARS: Sam Kim; The Wine Orbit \u003cbr\u003eBEST BUY – Wine Enthusiast\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Opulent and stylish at the same time, the wine shows grilled peach, mango, French vanilla and sweet pastry aromas on the nose, followed by a wonderfully weighted palate offering plush texture backed by juicy acidity, making it highly enjoyable. At its best: now to 2028.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Sam Kim; The Wine Orbit \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Diamond Collection Appellation Series Chardonnay bestows a rich, creamy texture, lush fruit impressions, and an impeccable balance. Enticing aromas of apple, fig, crème brûlée, and honeysuckle on the nose with additional notes of baked bread and a nuttiness on the palate. 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":24.88,"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":"coppola-diamond-collection-cabernet-sauvignon-2019","title":"Coppola Diamond Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2022","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(219, 50, 34);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDEAL REVEALED - IMPORTER 'SAYS GET IT SOLD!'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDon't pay well over $30 for this - now only $24.88\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eGOLD MEDAL: San Francisco Chronical Wine Competition\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eGOLD MEDAL: Sunset International\u003cbr\u003e93 POINTS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"It's splendidly ripe and inviting on the nose with cassis, tobacco, assorted nut and warm spice aromas. The palate is equally attractive with silky texture combined with beautifully melded tannins, making it supple and delightfully drinkable.\"\u003cbr\u003e - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDramatic style, vibrant packaging and fruit forward, smooth wines are the signature of Francis Coppola Diamond Collection. This Cabernet is highly concentrated with aromas of blackberries, cherries and spice with flavours of plums, currants, dried herbs and toasted oak. 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The palate is opulent and velvety with layers of delectable flavours backed by silky tannins, finishing long and satisfying.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat a showstopper. The supercool squat heritage bottles just add to the pizzaz that this special wine brings to the table and this is generous and opulently framed Californian Cabernet with a softness and roundness on the palate we have seldom seen from this varietal. Flavours of blackberry and dark plum flood the palate while some cedar undertones and tobacco \/ leather notes add complexity.  It is rich, mouthfilling and pillow soft but comes with enough fresh acidity on the finish to keep the wine alive on the palate. Prepare to be blown away. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Finger Jack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41163193057413,"sku":"22248","price":26.88,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0318\/1137\/1141\/files\/dbaf764ee40054557a608c213790ebc808f99db4.jpg?v=1742495998"},{"product_id":"mandoleto-pinot-grigio-2023","title":"Mandoleto Pinot Grigio 2023","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(219, 35, 34);\"\u003eNormally $22.99, Now $14.99\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e93 POINTS \u0026amp; 5 STARS: Sam Kim; Wine Orbit\u003cbr\u003e92 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“It’s finely fragrant on the nose, with green apple, fig, fresh pear, and subtle spice aromas. The palate delivers a linear mouthfeel and delicate texture, well supported by crisp acidity. It finishes mouth-watering and delightfully drinkable. 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The palate is elegant and delightfully fresh with delicate citrus and tropical flavours building to notes of ripe pear matched by soft mineral acidity before a dry finish.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Wine Direct Tasting Team\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eABV: 12%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mandoleto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41186227388549,"sku":"26883","price":14.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0318\/1137\/1141\/files\/MANDOLETO_Pinot_Grig_bottle_0_grande_9a004868-2fe2-44d5-80ca-5b95077c991d.webp?v=1771453514"},{"product_id":"mystery-93-point-californian-zinfandel-2020-copy","title":"Mystery Double Gold Californian Zinfandel 2022","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"MsoPlainText\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(219, 50, 34);\"\u003eWAS $32.99, NOW $24.76\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoPlainText\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eGOLD MEDAL \u0026amp; BEST US RED WINE IN SHOW: Mundus Vini\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eGOLD MEDAL: Mundus Vini Summer Tasting\u003cbr\u003eBEST BUY: Wine Enthusiast Magazine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This wine is fresh, with aromas of blackberry, cassis, allspice, toasty oak and violets on the nose. The flavors on the palate are pomegranate, dark plum and clove, layered with bittersweet chocolate, orange zest, and a dry finish. Pair with weekday meals.\u003cbr\u003e- Wine Enthusiast\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe can't reveal the label, but we can promise you this: behind the cloak of secrecy lies one of the most balanced, flavoursome Zinfandels around. Sourced from a renowned producer in California (you’d know the name), this rich, full-bodied red is bursting with dark berry fruit, spice, and a touch of smoky oak.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eABV: 14.5%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mystery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41318332825733,"sku":null,"price":24.76,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0318\/1137\/1141\/files\/mysteryzin_eb20c6e5-59f1-4244-80c3-98b611f912d5.jpg?v=1792025028"},{"product_id":"canio-aglianico-del-vulture-2024","title":"Canio Aglianico del Vulture 2024","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(219, 50, 34);\"\u003eUsually $29.99 now only $21.87\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e94 POINTS: Luca Maroni\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e94 POINTS: Sam Kim; Wine Orbit\u003cbr\u003e94 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Gorgeously fruited and perfumed, showing Black Doris plum, blueberry, rich floral, olive, and almond notes on the nose, followed by a succulent palate that's plump and flavoursome. Wonderfully structured by layers of polished tannins, making it robust and supple at the same time with a sustained, delectable finish.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Sam Kim\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNestled in the volcanic slopes of Mount Vulture, Basilicata’s hidden gem, Canio is part of the Vigneti del Vulture co-op \u0026amp; blends tradition with modern expertise. Guided by consultant winemaker Alberto Antonini, the team crafts expressive whites from Greco and Fiano and elegant Aglianico reds that showcase the region’s unique volcanic soils and crisp, fresh climate. Small yields, careful vineyard management, and a focus on purity of fruit result in wines that are vibrant, balanced, and unmistakably Basilicata.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":null,"offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41377225408645,"sku":"27401","price":21.87,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0318\/1137\/1141\/files\/585fa179-22de-488c-9853-04933c4e2824.jpg?v=1759107622"},{"product_id":"terre-natuzzi-don-giovanni-chianti-classico-2023","title":"Terre Natuzzi  Don Giovanni Chianti Classico 2023","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(219, 50, 34);\"\u003eUsually $44.99 now only $33.77\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e93 POINTS \u0026amp; 5 STARS: Sam Kim; Wine Orbit\u003cbr\u003e95 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSelected Sangiovese 90%, Canaiolo 5% \u0026amp; Cabernet Sauvignon 5% from Greve in Chianti.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMade by Alberto Antonini, named by Decanter magazine as one of the top five winemakers in the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Beautifully fruited and inviting, the bouquet shows dark cherry, plum, olive, clove, and toasted almond notes, followed by a succulent palate offering silky texture, backed by fine-grained tannins, finishing supple and finely dry. At its best: now to 2028\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Deep ruby-red in color, this Chianti Classico opens with aromas of ripe cherries and red plums, layered subtle florals. On the palate, it is structured and vibrant, with bright acidity and a savory, lingering finish – a classic expression of Tuscany and great value.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the rolling hills near Florence comes Terre Natuzzi, a modern and dynamic winery rooted, like much of the region, in a proud family tradition. Combining state-of-the-art techniques with some brilliant vineyard sites. The result? Elegant, expressive wines with a distinct personality that capture the essence of Sangiovese.\u003cbr\u003e13% Abv \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":null,"offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41380148772997,"sku":"27400","price":33.77,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0318\/1137\/1141\/files\/157260-800-auto.png?v=1759450170"},{"product_id":"terre-natuzzi-chianti-2023","title":"Terre Natuzzi Chianti 2023","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(219, 50, 34);\"\u003eUsually $26.99 now only $22.88\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e93 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eCherries, red plums, currants – this delicious Chianti is bursting with delicious fruit aromas, as well as notes of earth, rose petal and leather. Full-bodied, structured and with a spicy finish, it’s proof in a bottle of why this Italian red is considered one of the world’s great food wines.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen you’re making a fabulous Chianti, it helps to have a world-renowned consultant at the helm: Alberto Antonini, named by Decanter magazine as one of the top five winemakers in the world. 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Velar Isola dei Nuraghi Vermentino captures the sunshine and sea breeze of Sardinia in a glass – crisp, citrus-bright and beautifully aromatic with notes of white peach, lemon zest and wild herbs. Fresh, salty-mineral and wonderfully refreshing, it’s made for summer seafood, salads and long, lazy afternoons. If you love Picpoul or Albariño, this is your next go-to coastal white.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe wines of Atzei are a tribute to what makes Sardinia such a distinctive place. Celebrating the rich winemaking history of the island, only indigenous grapes are used from a network of boutique growers in the western region of Oristano. The winemaking approach is traditional but utilising modern techniques  resulting in wines with both unique character and deliever real pleasure. 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Sauternes needs a drenching shower or two towards the end of the season to start botrytis on its way, and in 2022, little rain came until late September. The result was a lengthy, thumb-twiddling, finger-drumming vintage which mingled pre-rain raisined grapes with post-rain botrytised grapes. This particular Sauternes may well have a component of both harvests in its blend: its deep colour and lusciously sweet flavour (145 g\/l sugar) are generous and gratifying, but you’ll find some of the butter-roast notes of botrytis, too, in both aroma and flavour. It’s also an unusual Sauternes in having more Sauvignon Blanc in the blend (55 per cent) than Sémillon.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e— \u003c\/span\u003eDecanter Wine World Awards\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e“This super value 2022 Sauternes has a delightful delicate and pale golden colour. Complex on the nose it releases intense fragrances of orange peel, pear and spice. Rich and fresh attack on the palate with subtly candied and fruity aromas that draw out to a lovely finish combining power and freshness. Perfect for the Xmas table \u0026amp; to enjoy now”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e— 5 Star Value, Wine Direct Tasting Team\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e“Dried apple, pear and spice with botrytis character. Full and rich. Medium sweet. Solid structure. Serious intensity for this property. 55% Sauvignon and 45% Semillon.”\u003cbr\u003e— 94-93 Points, James Suckling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe Bastor Lamontagne Castle is located in the municipality of Preignac, in the Gironde area. 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Light, refreshing and beautifully dry, it’s the perfect summer pour — delightfully fragrant, crisp and fresh. Impressive! This has a fun kiwi connection\"\u003cbr\u003e- Wine Direct\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSouthern France delivers some of the best-value rosé on the planet, and this is a perfect example. Vibrant, elegant and utterly delicious, it delivers all the appeal of a premium Provence rosé without the price tag.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe can’t reveal the brand, but with a producer of this calibre and a price this good, you really can’t go wrong. 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