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Red
750ml
Bottle: $17.85 $19.19
12 bottles: $17.49
This is a rich and full-bodied Gimblett Gravels blend. Densely colored, it has a bouquet of dark cherry, blackberry,...
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $172.99
An amazing wine of deep colour, flavours saturated with ripe plums, berry fruits and vanilla with layers of soft...
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $97.11
A deep midnight-magenta, Coleraine ’18 is symphonic in its harmony and presence. The aromatics are immediately...
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $79.93
A very concentrated nose with impressively rich blackberry, raspberry and dark-plum aromas. Dark chocolate, violet...
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Chardonnnay Ice Wine Montepulciano Red Blend New Zealand

Montepulciano grapes are one of the most widely cultivated varietals in Italy, with vines growing in twenty of Italy's ninety five provinces. This varietal is renowned for producing high yields, making it popular with vintners looking for a relatively easy varietal to grow. Whilst the grapes tend to have a low skin to juice ratio, the skins themselves are remarkably high in tannins with a lot of pigmentation, which means they often produce rather well bodied wines with a beautiful deep, dark color The wines of Montepulciano grapes are most commonly associated with soft, rounded characteristics, with plenty of juicy, plummy flavors The wines are known for being very smooth and drinkable, and easy to match with a wide range of foods.

As with nearby Australia, New Zealand has over the past century proven itself to be a superb location for producing high quality wines in vast amounts, with much of the cooler regions of both islands being used primarily for vine cultivation. New Zealand wineries are notable for their enthusiasm in regards to experimentation, and for utilizing modern technologies and methods to make the most of the imported grape varietals which flourish in the rich, fertile soils and oceanic climate. In recent years, it has been the New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc wines which have gained the most attention, as a result of their smoky character and ability to carry the mineral rich nature of the terroir they grow in. Changing consumer interests have brought about a considerable rise in the production of organic and sustainable wines in New Zealand, of which again, the Sauvignon Blanc varietals are leading the way in regards to excellence, flavor and overall character.