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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $47.49
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $80.25
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White
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $40.56
Vibrant and expressive, with bold Key lime, passion fruit and tangerine flavors that are succulent and show off...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $59.30
A rich and rather decadent nose of ripe strawberry, smoke and grilled meat follows through to a full body with layers...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $81.21
Beautifully concentrated nose with ripe strawberries and raspberries, black cherry, hints of star anise and delicate...
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750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $42.88
Kumeu River Chardonnay is drawn from six different vineyard sites in the Kumeu Region. We are particularly careful in...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $65.94
Wonderfully complex and stylish, offering toasted brioche, baked apple and poached pear notes that show details of...
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $226.39
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $48.79
This is a delicate, nuanced style that grows on you. Its aromas wax and wane, offering dried herbs, then plum,...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $69.72

2019 Austria New Zealand Pre-Arrival

Archaeological evidence suggests that grapevines have been grown and cultivated in what is today modern Austria for over four thousand years, making it one of the oldest wine producing countries in the world. Over the centuries, relatively little has changed in Austrian wine, with the dominant grape varietals continuing to be Grüner Veltliner, Zweigelt, Pinot Noir and others. Austria is renowned for producing excellent and characterful dry white wines, although in the eastern part of the country, many wineries specialist in sweeter white wines made in a similar style to those of neighboring Hungary. Today, Austria has over fifty thousand hectares under vine, split over four key wine regions. The domestic wine industry remains strong, with Austrians drinking their local produce outside in the summer, and people around the world are beginning to once more rediscover this fascinating and ancient wine culture.

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.