{"title":"WINE DIRECT ONLINE WAREHOUSE SALE!","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"seresin-marlborough-sauvignon-blanc-2022","title":"Seresin Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2024","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(219, 35, 34);\"\u003eMega Deal $9.99! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5 STARS: Michael Cooper\u003cbr\u003e93 POINTS: Bob Campbell MW\u003cbr\u003e93 POINTS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit\u003cbr\u003e93 POINTS: Cameron Douglas\u003cbr\u003e91 POINTS: Robert Parker’s – The Wine Advocate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlways released later than many more commercial Sav Blanc’s this has really benefited from some extra time in the bottle showing real complexity. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is one of the region’s most sophisticated, subtle and satisfying Sauvignons Blancs”\u003cbr\u003e - Michael Cooper\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Bright, light lemon\/green, the 2023 vintage is fresh and medium-bodied, with strong, ripe, tropical fruit flavours, showing considerable complexity, and a dry (0.8 grams\/litre of residual sugar) finish. 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Expect blackberry, ripe plum and dark cherry, backed by subtle spice and a touch of savoury character. The palate is smooth and generous, with soft tannins, good freshness and a lingering fruit-driven finish.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Elephant in the Room wines are proudly large in scale and expansive in flavour. Ignoring fashion and braving the scorn “wine thought police” Elephant in the Room was created to give consumers exactly what they want – full bodied and mouth-filling wines that deliver maximum pleasure. Each wine is sourced from slow-ripening cool climate vineyards in the Limestone Coast of South Australia and partially matured in French Oak before final blending and bottling by Corey Ryan. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat a cracking debut for the Elephant family. A wonderfully aromatic and fragrant example of Australian Tempranillo that is juicy, soft and supple. It has vibrant aromas of red fruits with hints of textbook cola, anise and raspberry jam. As befitting Tempranillo, it has soft, supple tannins and low acid so it’s remarkably food friendly and delivers a mouthful of delicious vital fruit, a great depth of flavour and a satisfying finish. 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Rich and powerful with plenty of fleshy sweet fruit tumbling through to the long spicy finish. A great future ahead.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Decanter World Wine Awards\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The story behind the label:  A story that has intrigued us for years is the fable of the legendary founders of Ancient Rome, Romulus and Remus. These twins were abandoned at birth and reared by a she-wolf. Romulus murdered his twin in a fit of rage over the naming of Rome, the city which both had built. Legend presents Romulus as the stronger, more powerful of the brothers, while Remus was more refined, focussed and elegant. We believe the twins’ characterise the distinctive and unique flavours and attributes of Shiraz from the twin valleys – the Barossa Valley and Eden Valley.”\u003cbr\u003e- Winemakers Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e14% Abv\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoPlainText\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sons of Eden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39510466855045,"sku":"18655","price":89.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0318\/1137\/1141\/products\/sons_of_eden_remus.png?v=1630032649"},{"product_id":"gnarlyheadcaliforniachardonnay2020","title":"Gnarly Head California Chardonnay 2023","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(219, 35, 34);\"\u003eUsually $24.99, Now $19.99\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGOLD MEDAL: Sakura Japan Women's Wine Awards 2024\u003cbr\u003e93 POINTS \u0026amp; 5 STARS: Sam Kim; Wine Orbit\u003cbr\u003e94 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team \u003cbr\u003e90 POINTS: Wine Enthusiast\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eThis is easy drinking classic California Chardonnay at its best. 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. This bright and tropical wine boasts a medium body and rounded mouthfeel, with a long, clean finish for those who like bold wines with a little attitude.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eABV: 13.5%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gnarly Head","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39550309040261,"sku":"082242291033","price":19.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0318\/1137\/1141\/files\/Untitled-1_169d41f8-b29b-4002-af4a-45b91b66b75a.jpg?v=1710451445"},{"product_id":"veuveolivierbrutnv","title":"Veuve Olivier Brut NV","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(219, 50, 34);\"\u003eNormally $17.99, Now $14.99\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eGOLD MEDAL: Gilbert \u0026amp; Gaillard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is amazing stuff for the price, and a Gold Medal-winner to boot! 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This is followed by a succulent palate displaying excellent weight and fruit richness. 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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While stocks last, we're able to offer this estate-grown Chardonnay from boutique organic producer Huia at an incredible one-off price. 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The Organic Grapes are picked at night and in the early morning hours and shipped quickly to their state-of-the-art winery for destalking, light crushing and fermentation under temperature control in stainless steel. Maceration lasts for 8-10 days to achieve a perfectly balanced style without excessive extraction. 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Very versatile, medium-bodied food wine, excellent with tapas, grilled meat and pasta. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eABV: 13.5%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mesta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40327321616517,"sku":"30023","price":15.97,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0318\/1137\/1141\/files\/Untitled-1_682754ee-3e29-48b1-b2f7-283ebf711c83.png?v=1719279971"},{"product_id":"coppola-rosso-bianco-chardonnay-2021","title":"Coppola Rosso \u0026 Bianco Chardonnay 2024","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(219, 50, 34);\"\u003eNormally $29.99, Now $18.33\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eGOLD MEDAL: Mundus Vini Grand International 2025\u003cbr\u003e93 POINTS \u0026amp; 5 STARS:  Sam Kim; The Wine Orbit\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is Francis Ford Coppola’s Rosso \u0026amp; Bianco Chardonnay 2023 — all about freshness and drinkability. 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. 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The palate displays soothing mouthfeel and lovely weight, splendidly complemented by supple texture and fine, polished tannins, making it comforting and fabulously drinkable. At its best: now to 2027.\"\u003cbr\u003e - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLaderas Tempranillo 2020 comes from a selection of 100% Tempranillo grapes of high quality and low yield from vines in \"Laderas\" on limestone soils. Fresh, fruity and with good acidity. With fantastic value for money, this Tempranillo is a sure value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately a quarter of the wine is aged for 4-6 months in new, high-quality French and American oak barrels , for greater complexity and texture, but without excessive oak input to overpower the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBideona (formerly Badiola)  belongs to  Península Vinicultores  and produces village and plot wines that reflect the freshness, elegance and depth of aromas that must distinguish the great wines of Rioja Alavesa . 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By working in harmony with the land—using hand-harvesting, natural yeast fermentations, and minimal intervention—Seresin produces wines that are a pure, soulful expression of their terroir. 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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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Aromas of very stewed black fruits with complex hints of coffee, raisins and plums, wrapped in subtle and deep spicy touches of vanilla, cinnamon, cloves, coconut and with light hints of nuts and almonds. Very full-bodied on the palate with powerful and persistent tannins that are also elegant, highly integrated with the new wood that surrounds the wine, with a very long passage through the mouth together with a silky yet deep finish where the wood appears well marked from beginning to end and the flavour of long aging clearly differentiated with the hints of ripe plum from the Garnacha Tintorera and together with the conjunction of the Mediterranean flavours of the Monastrell.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eABV: 14.5%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Piqueras","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40821327822981,"sku":"26510","price":39.79,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0318\/1137\/1141\/files\/Untitled-1_2171ea5c-149b-4c42-a0bc-12822c684e60.jpg?v=1721343801"},{"product_id":"thistledown-fool-on-the-hill-eden-valley-barossa-grenache-2022","title":"Thistledown Fool on the Hill Eden Valley Barossa Grenache 2022","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(220, 50, 34);\"\u003eNormally $79.99, Now $69.69\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e96 POINTS: Wine Advocate\u003cbr\u003e95 POINTS: Vinous.com\u003cbr\u003e93 POINTS: James Suckling\u003cbr\u003e93 POINTS: Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eThe fruit for this 2022 Fool on the Hill Grenache hails from the Mattschoss vineyard in Eden Valley, and the wine veritably explodes with crushed rocks, black earth, clove and dried star anise, raspberry leaf tea and dehydrated orange peel. This comes alive in the mouth, where it is savory but spicy, totally New World and a little bit febrile, all the while pushing this forge of raspberry-inflected flavor across the tongue and through to the finish. This is a ripping wine, left of center, super, precise, a bit gritty, awesome. it is really contained in its shape.\"\u003cbr\u003e - Wine Advocate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"A charming and ethereal Grenache, offers subtle and cerebral aromas of fresh cherry, earthy spices and potpourri. This is a sophisticated and savory wine, with a strong stalky component yet it’s well balanced before a refined and sophisticated finish. This is a benchmark Grenache.\"\u003cbr\u003e  - Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Seldom does grenache from Barossa or Eden Valley equal that of the Vale. This is good, but darker of exposure than the luminosity of expressions closer to the coast. 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The Langhe Nebbiolo adds another delicious string to their bow. The fruit is macerated for only a short time before being pressed off to barrel. The intent here is to deliver a Piemontese Nebbiolo that is ready to drink now. Drocco has been very successful. The tannins are super fine and moreish, the fruit is bright, energetic and has the signature rusty colour that you might associate with very traditional examples of Nebbiolo from this region. 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The Dual Citizen comes from the Clare sub-region of Hill River, while the 100 Osmond is grown a short distance away in Armagh. They both express themselves with pronounced fragrance, with overlaps – lemon, peach – but also distinctions: Dual Citizen also chalk, orange blossom and jasmine flower, while 100 Osmond presents fresh honeysuckle, lime and apricot. These fragrances set you up for glorious palates, which come alive with acid zing, chalky minerality, and silky textures. While the Dual Citizen has a salty, mouth-watering element to it, the 100 Osmond is a tad brighter and more elegant. You want to guzzle down the Dual Citizen while the 100 Osmond asks you to have a bit more patience. And the price? Get outta here. 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Crisp, balanced and wonderfully drinkable – the perfect match for seafood, salads or simply enjoyed on its own.”\u003cbr\u003e- Wine Direct Tasting Team\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\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. 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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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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. 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The nose gives hints of blackberry and dark plums which continue onto the palate where they are joined by a smooth, round body and a slightly spicy undertone. Lifting the finish is a brightness that balances the fruit and body and makes this a great drop to drink with food. A great everyday drinker, the perfect pairing for this wine would be grilled red meat or a slow-cooked tomato sauce.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Caldora winery was born with quality in mind, as the ‘Progetto Qualita’ (quality project) of the cooperative Cantina Sociale di Ortona. Based in the Chieti province of Abruzzo, the larger cooperative has been working for many years, producing wines from over 1500 hectares of land cultivated by around 700 farmers. Continually striving to reduce their yield per hectare, thereby increasing the quality and concentration of each grape that enters the winery, the Progetto was established in 1999 to celebrate approximately 200 hectares of vineyard area, selected from a variety of the highest-quality terroirs, which provided fruit that consistently passes the most rigorous of quality checks. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Caldora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41377937850501,"sku":"27392","price":19.88,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0318\/1137\/1141\/files\/Ortonese-Sangiovese-Merlot-p.png?v=1759194270"},{"product_id":"terre-natuzzi-chianti-riserva-2019","title":"Terre Natuzzi Chianti Riserva 2019","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(219, 50, 34);\"\u003eUSUALLY $34.99 NOW ONLY $28.78\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e94 POINTS \u0026amp; 5 STARS: Sam Kim; Wine Orbit\u003cbr\u003e94 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSelected Sangiovese 95% \u0026amp; 5% \u0026amp; Cabernet Sauvignon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Splendidly fruited with complexity, the wine shows dark berry, cured meat, dried herb, and nutmeg aromas on the nose. 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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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A standout expression from a classic cool vintage, delivering everything you want from top-tier Clare Cabernet.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Wine Direct Tastng Team\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFounded by two mates with a clear vision to craft site-driven, minimal-intervention wines, Tope is all about purity, precision, and drinkability. 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