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Bottle: $16.83
This Marlborough Pinot Noir has aromas of spice, currant, and dark Ghana chocolate. A juicy cherry mouthfeel matches...
Red
750ml
Bottle: $34.94
12 bottles: $34.24
Strikes an appealing balance between spiced notes of black cherry and juicy raspberry at the core and more nuanced...
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Red
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Bottle: $16.94 $18.74
12 bottles: $14.81
Shows appealingly fresh, juicy and vibrant cranberry, strawberry and raspberry flavors, with firm matcha notes....
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $17.49
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Smoky cherry aromas with elements of raspberry and cinnamon. Savoury on the entry with red berries, dark plum on the...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $21.39 $22.52
12 bottles: $12.35
Opens with bundles of red fruit, spice and vanilla aromas.
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $35.90 $37.68
6 bottles: $35.18
A bit brooding at first. Baking spices, blueberry and cassis, reveal lifted red fruits and cinnamon, wrapped up in...
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750ml
Bottle: $16.39 $18.00
Pure strawberry and black-cherry aromas with slate and spice undertones. Full-bodied with firm, chewy tannins and a...
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Red
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Bottle: $38.76 $43.07
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Bottle: $15.83
Colour: 2016 has given us a moderately coloured wine with a bright core and red/purple rim. Bouquet: Black Doris...
Red
750ml
Bottle: $35.87
12 bottles: $35.15
This has a complex nose of wild strawberries, spiced cherries, hazelnuts, thyme, nutmeg and bark. Sleek tannins with...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $25.68
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Supple and elegant, offering fresh strawberry and cranberry flavors that mingle well with mineral and fresh herb...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $46.90 $48.00
Very attractive hibiscus with sliced strawberries and orange peel aromas that follow through to a medium body with...
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750ml
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $44.94
12 bottles: $44.04
A virtual fruit compote loaded with juicy strawberries, blackberries and blackcurrants – gently poached and lightly...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $21.94
12 bottles: $21.50
On the nose the wine shows spice, violets, vanilla and dark cherry. The palate is rich and full with red and dark...
Red
750ml
Bottle: $17.94
12 bottles: $17.58
• 100% Pinot Noir. • Hand harvested at optimum ripeness. • De-stemmed and crushed into tank. • Aged for 11...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $21.60 $24.00
12 bottles: $19.00
Fresh and vibrant, showcasing cranberry, pomegranate and strawberry flavors that mingle with green tea, toasted herbs...
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750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $22.50
Lovely lifted florals with dried herbs and savoury spices backed up by sweet strawberry notes; creamy, rich and bold....
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $34.94 $36.08
12 bottles: $34.24
Presents pretty clove, nutmeg and cardamom details that are a lovely complement to the sleek maraschino cherry,...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $14.41 $15.17
12 bottles: $12.36
Here at Matua, we think that New Zealand Pinot Noir has potential to be the next big thing. Marlborough creates...

Lambrusco Mencia Pinot Noir New Zealand

Some grape species are distinct and unique varietals, clearly separate from each of their cousins. Others, like Lambrusco and Muscat, are more like umbrella terms, featuring several subspecies which show slight differences from each other from region to region. Indeed, there are astonishingly more than 60 identified varieties of Lambrusco vines, and they are almost all used in the production of characterful Italian sparkling wines. They are distinguishable by their deep ruby blush, caused by strong pigments present in their skins, and their intensely perfumed character.


Lambrusco vines are grown in several Italian regions, although we most closely associate this varietal with Piedmont and Basilicata. It has also been grown successfully in Argentina and Australia. The varietal suffered from a fairly lowly reputation in the late 20th century, due to bulk, low cost production of Lambrusco sparkling wines, aimed at markets across northern Europe and America. However, things are rapidly changing, and the older, more traditional methods of bottle fermentation are returning, along with a higher level of quality and expression, as consumers become more discerning and demanding. Many of the Lambrusco sub-varieties have their own established DOC, such as Lambrusco Salamino di Santa Croce, Lambrusco di Sorbara and Modena, where new regulations are keeping standards high and methods traditional.

Regularly described as being the grape varietal responsible for producing the world's most romantic wines, Pinot Noir has long been associated with elegance and a broad range of flavors The name means 'black pine' in French, and this is due to the fact that the fruit of this particular varietal is especially dark in color, and hangs in a conical shape, like that of a pine cone. Despite being grown today in almost every wine producing country, Pinot Noir is a notoriously difficult grape variety to cultivate. This is because it is especially susceptible to various forms of mold and mildew, and thrives best in steady, cooler climates. However, the quality of the fruit has ensured that wineries and vintners have persevered with the varietal, and new technologies and methods have overcome many of the problems it presents. Alongside this, the wide popularity and enthusiasm for this grape has ensured it will remain a firm favorite amongst wine drinkers for many years to come.

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.