Glengarry Wineletter #209 July 2015

CHÂTEAU PAPE CLÉMENT

Charles has always been somewhat under the radar, but off the charts when it comes to quality. Always exceptional, it seems of late to have become even better. The Blanc de Millenaires is their prestige cuvée. From the very fine 1995 vintage, this is 100% Chardonnay and a paragon of precision, requiring much more time in the cellar. At the recent IWC awards, Charles Heidsieck was the most awarded champagne house, with three vintages of their Blanc de Millenaires receiving gold medals.

Quite a bit has been written of late about Bordeaux, with the market witnessing a fair amount of highs and lows in recent years. Formerly the darling of an expansive new class of Chinese society, where to be seen quaffing expensive Bordeaux was an ostentatious signal of your affluence, a government-driven programme of restraint and austerity has changed all that, with this significant customer base nowadays less about flamboyance and more about educating itself on the intricacies of Bordeaux and its wines.

While much is penned about the prices of the highly-sought after top-end Châteaux, what has not changed is Bordeaux’ central position in the world of fine wine. It remains, globally, the benchmark for Cabernet- and Merlot-based wines. Blessed with a number of excellent vintages in the last decade, two that stand out are the 2009 and 2010 vintages. Together they are, without doubt, the greatest pair of vintages in Bordeaux ever. Both exceptional, they have different characters, the 2009 vintage opulent and even voluptuous, the 2010 brighter, more lively and possessing a classic quality.

There is much merit in looking at the second wines of the great châteaux and at the petits châteaux. The investment and innovation now involved in the production of the Bordeaux wines is truly extensive; think glass lifts for the gentle wine movement, amphorae made of clay from the vineyard, optical grape sorters. The list does not stop there. And then, of course, we place them into temperature-controlled containers and carefully ship them to New Zealand.

So, with all these tools and an extensive historic knowledge, what happens in great vintages like 2009 and 2010? Simply this: the Bordeaux – at all levels of the market – is quite exquisite. With that in mind, when in Bordeaux recently, Glengarry GM Liz Wheadon tasted her way through a container-load of wines to select the best possible range of second wines and petits châteaux – earlier-drinking and affordable Bordeaux expressions – to accompany the extensive array of top-tier Bordeaux residing within our cellars.

With more than three decades of importing under our belts, we are New Zealand’s fine wine and Bordeaux experts, and with us, you’re buying directly from the importer – no additional clipping of the ticket, just top-quality, classic wines at exceptional prices.

Jak Jakicevich

$245.00

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At Glengarry we’ve been stocking Brookfields wines for almost three decades, for the very good reason (apart from the fact that owner-winemaker Peter Robertson is a superbly generous and lovely man) that, year after year, regardless of vintage variables, the wines are consistently up there and always exceptional value for money.

Biochemistry graduate Peter arrived in Hawkes Bay from Otago in the early 1970s, where he proceeded to work at the McWilliams winery with the legendary Tom McDonald. In 1977 Peter purchased the Brookfields winery and redirected its focus towards producing fine table wines. Within a decade he had firmly established Brook-fields as one of Hawkes Bay’s premier wineries.

The man himself puts it thus: ‘Our philosophy is to produce fruit-driven, balanced wines that are enjoyable in their youth, have the potential to mature and are, above all, good with food. We are currently planting new varietal clones with the aim of improving the quality of the yields, because I believe that great wines are made from superior fruit.’

With no signs of taking the foot off the pedal, then, Brookfields’ impressively conceived wine ranges continue to set a benchmark within Hawkes Bay’s winemaking community.

11419 BROOKFIELDS UNOAKED CHARDONNAY 2012 $14.9911403 BROOKFIELDS BURNFOOT MERLOT 2013 $17.9913408 BROOKFIELDS SAUVIGNON BLANC 2014 $17.9913484 BROOKFIELDS SUN-DRIED MALBEC 2014 $21.99

A classy, single vineyard Syrah off the Ohiti Estate’s Back Block, renowned for producing a consistent flow of premium fruit. Polished and aromatic, it displays abundant spice-edged plum and berry characters, lovely textures, rounded tannins and a lingering, flavoursome aftertaste.

$17.99 11408

CASE OF 12 $16.99 A BOTTLE

Peter Robertson has spent a lifetime honing an Alsatian sensibility, producing this little gem well before Madame Gris became quite so fash-ionable. With its vivacious, dry, aromatic palate and lively acidity, this is lighter and more floral than its counterparts from Alsace.

$17.99 13447

BROOKFIELDS ROBERTSON PINOT GRIS 2014


One of the few 100% Kiwi Cabernet Sauvignons around, this languidly exudes a smoky, lifted, dark berryish fragrance. The medium bodied fruit is adorned with hints of cassis and liquorice underpinned by spritely acidity and some gentle but persistent tannins. Youthful, flavoursome.

$17.99 13449

BROOKFIELDS OHITI ESTATE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2014


BROOKFIELDS BACK BLOCK SYRAH 2014

2013 was a superb vintage in the Bay. Match that with a longtime classic, the Brookfields Bergman Chardonnay, and yes, ladies and gentlemen, we have a winner. Consistently superb yet enticingly affordable, it is without question one of our best, and best value, Chardonnays. Rich and elegant, creamy and versatile, it’ll work beautifully with a wide variety of dishes.

$17.99 12633

BROOKFIELDS BERGMAN CHARDONNAY 2013


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LITTLE BROTHERS MARGAUX


$56.00 44652

BARON DE BRANE MARGAUX 2009

The Baron was responsible for recognising the importance of Cabernet Sauvignon in the Médoc in the 1830s, and thus became known as the Napoléon des Vines. Intensely aromatic, this has beautifully rich, bold, ripe fruit characteristic of the generous 2009 vintage, and the wine itself shows remarkable concentration. Smart wine, smart price.


$66.00 44654

LA SIRÈNE DE GISCOURS MARGAUX 2010

Château Giscours’ second wine is predominantly a Cabernet Merlot blend, with the Cabernet taking the lead and a bit of Franc and Petit Verdot keeping things interesting. Brimming with currants, floral notes and dark fruits, the alluring palate is well-in-tegrated and sleekly finished. With age, further fi-nesse is promised. The siren calls.

BIG BROBIG BRO


$49.00 44651

CONFIDENCES DE PRIEURÉ-LICHINE MARGAUX 2010

Unusually for Bordeaux’ Left Bank, the second wine of Château Prieuré-Lichine is Merlot dominant, although only just, being in reality more a game of two halves with its high percentage of Cabernet. Displays all the fragrance and charm you’d expect from a Margaux, with the hallmark acidity, vibrancy and drive of the exquisite 2010 vintage.

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BORDEAUXLITTLE BROTHERS

Once you have tasted a few of these superb expressions, you’ll concur that referring to them as ‘second wines’ could come across as a little miserly. We feature here some of the great estates from the 1855 classification of Bordeaux’ left bank, together with their little brother, or second wine. We also travel to the other bank.

The concept of second wines was initially created to improve the quality of the top wines by isolating the finest fruit, with the little brothers invariable produced from the estate’s younger vines. Nowa-days, thanks to a great deal of concentrated effort, these second wines are more an early-drinking expression of the top wine rather than a ‘second wine’ with the drop in quality that title implies.

While the Grand Cru Classé (big brother) wines here come from a variety of vintages, all the second wines are from the exceptional 2009 and 2010 vintages. Many of these are drinking superbly right now, but will also benefit from short- to medium-term cellaring – certainly less cellaring than the Grand Cru Classe wines will require.

41674 CHÂTEAU BRANE-CANTENAC MARGAUX 2009 4th Growth $150.00 Case of 12: $135.00 / BOTTLE

44474 CHÂTEAU GISCOURS MARGAUX 2012 3rd Growth $135.00

44190 CHÂTEAU PRIEURÉ-LICHINE MARGAUX 2012 4th Growth $135.00

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LITTLE BROTHERS SAINT-JULIEN


$55.00 44653

DULUC DE BRANAIRE-DUCRU SAINT-JULIEN 2010

The second wine of the high-flying 2nd-Growth Château Branaire-Ducru. This is, quite simply, stunning. If we had to pick out one from all these superb wines, this would be it. One word: balance. Generous fruit, superb concentration, beautifully integrated, well-formed tannins, a fresh and lively palate, exquisite length. Has it all. A case is a must.


$69.00 44656

SARGET DE GRUAUD-LAROSE SAINT-JULIEN 2009

Château Gruaud-Larose is consistently one of the best Saint-Julien wines from one vintage to the next, and its little brother has shown a similar evenness of temperament since its introduction in 1979. Intense but charming, it offers up luxuriant aromas of preserved plums and bold cassis across a concentrated yet deliciously smooth palate.

41629 CHÂTEAU BRANAIRE-DUCRU ST-JULIEN 2007 2nd Growth $94.00 Case of 12: $84.00 / BOTTLE

46176 CHÂTEAU GRUAUD-LAROSE ST-JULIEN 2006 2nd Growth $115.00 Case of 6: $112.00 / BOTTLEBIG BROBIG BRO


$49.00 44666

LES FIEFS DE LAGRANGE SAINT-JULIEN 2010

A perfect pair to compare would be this and the 2009 Le Petit Lion (which is, fortuitously, right alongside). It is, you see, all about the Saint-Julien terroir, expressed through the fine and elegantly balanced 2010 vintage, sans the exuberance of the 2009. This is, then, Cabernet dominant, savoury and earthy in style, and rather classic in character.


$110.00 44658

LE PETIT LION DU MARQUIS DE LAS CASES SAINT-JULIEN 2009

From the generous and fruit-loving 2009 vintage, this is the second wine of the rather large 2nd-Growth Château Léoville-Las-Cases. The forward nature of the vintage somewhat blurs the Saint-Ju-lien terroir, with the wine here being more about gorgeous fruit ripeness, supple, easy-to-approach tannins and a lengthy and lingering finish.

42616 CHÂTEAU LAGRANGE SAINT-JULIEN 20123rd Growth $130.00 Case of 6: $120.00 / BOTTLE

42664 CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE-LAS-CASES SAINT-JULIEN 2009 2nd Growth $625.00 Case of 6: $615.00 / BOTTLEBIG BROBIG BRO

LITTLE BROTHERS POMEROL


$59.00 44668

FUGUE DE NÉNIN POMEROL 2010

Unlike many of the vintages in Bordeaux, where one category – either the Merlot-dominant or the Cabernet-dominant – outperforms the other, 2010 was uniformly exceptional across the region. The 2nd wine of Right Bank high fliers Château Nénin is a lightly perfumed, superbly supple mouthful of mocha, spice and rich, softly rounded flavours.

41619 CHÂTEAU NÉNIN POMEROL 2010 $160.00 Case of 12: $150.00 / BOTTLEBIG BRO

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LITTLE BROTHERS MÉDOC


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LES ALLÉES DE CANTEMERLE HAUT-MÉDOC 2010

Les Allées comes off Cantemerle’s younger vines, and is made so similarly to the style of its bigger brother it would be intriguing to taste them along-side one another. This brims with vibrant, youthful exuberance, fruit to the fore, the structure sturdy, the overall impression one of class and breeding while offering approachable flavour and texture.


$34.00 44662

CHAPELLE DE POTENSAC MÉDOC 2009

Chapelle is the second wine of Haut-Médoc heavy-weight Château Potensac. Though not a Bordeaux classified growth, Potensac was one of the very best value-for-money wines from the once-in-a-lifetime vintage that was 2009. Generous, round, ripe, red fruit characters dominate this delightful, softly structured, early-drinking Bordeaux gem.

44176 CHÂTEAU POTENSAC MÉDOC 2012 $64.00 Case of 6: $59.00 / BOTTLEBIG BROBIG BRO

LITTLE BROTHERS SAINT-ESTÈPHE


$59.00 44665

MARQUIS DE CALON SAINT-ESTÈPHE 2010

Château Calon-Ségur’s second label is a bench-mark for the much-hyped 2010 vintage and it’s a brilliant bargain to boot, showing all the class, complexity and finesse of wines much higher up the classification tree. The northernmost-classed growth of Saint-Estèphe, this Château is held in high esteem. An absolute classic.

41627 CHÂTEAU CALON-SÉGUR SAINT-ESTÈPHE 2003 3rd Growth $189.00 Case of 6: $179.00 / BOTTLEBIG BRO

LITTLE BROTHERS PESSAC-LÉOGNAN


$79.00 44657

CLÉMENTIN DE PAPE CLÉMENT PESSAC-LÉOGNAN 2010

While Pessac-Léognan displays a fruit breakdown similar to that of the Médoc, there is a distinct and identifiable mineral character to its wines. The Clémentin is Cabernet-dominant, off 30-year-plus vines, its smoky, spice-edged palate concentrated, lithe, almost chewy, with a warming earthiness that augments the jammy, ripe fruit. French to the core.


$64.00 44667

LA PARDE DE HAUT-BAILLY PESSAC-LÉOGNAN 2009

Haut-Bailly’s little brother from the 2009 vintage offers all the minerality and precision of the 2010 wines from this area, along with the generosity of ripe, succulent fruit the 2009 vintage affords. The combination, in this earlier drinking expression, of Pessac-Léognan’s attributes and the 2009 vintage is a match made in heaven.

40544 CHÂTEAU PAPE CLÉMENT PESSAC-LÉOGNAN 2012 $224.00 Case of 6: $221.00 / BOTTLE

48924 CHÂTEAU HAUT-BAILLY PESSAC-LÉOGNAN 2011 $185.00 Case of 6: $182.00 / BOTTLEBIG BROBIG BRO

43015 CHÂTEAU CANTEMERLE HAUT-MÉDOC 2010 5th Growth 375ML $34.00

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LITTLE BROTHERS PAUILLAC


$77.00 44432

ECHO DE LYNCH-BAGES PAUILLAC 2010

One of the many Bordeaux properties who have, of late, outperformed their classified standing and historic quality, offering far more than anticipated. Their second wine is an outstanding find; with its blocky Pauillac tannins, the Echo is firm and boldly structured with a pure Cabernet precision (58%). Fresh, vibrant, lively and ultra-fine.


$89.00 44460

LES TOURELLES DE LONGUEVILLE PAUILLAC 2010

Technically a second wine, Tourelles these days has its own vineyards and independent identity (the benefit of having a bucket-load of resources at your disposal). Superbly fragrant, exotic aromas of crushed strawberries, dewy flowers and Indian spices herald a rich, mouthfilling palate with firmly structured tannins and an immense finish.

41952 CHÂTEAU LYNCH-BAGES PAUILLAC 2011 5th Growth $189.00 Case of 6: $186.00 / BOTTLE

43670 CHÂTEAU PICHON-LONGUEVILLE BARON PAUILLAC 20112nd Growth $210.00 Case of 6: $199.00 / BOTTLEBIG BROBIG BRO

PETITS CHÂTEAUXThere are frequently bargains to be had within the Petit Château

early-drinking portfolio. While the brilliant 2009 and 2010 models are long gone, all is not lost, with subsequent vintages offering their own brand of immediate enjoyment, particularly the rather attractive 2011 vintage and the underrated 2012. We have tasted, tested and traipsed our way through hundreds of wines to find these, the Petits Châteaux from lesser but still worthy vintages that are at the top of their class.


$25.99 41172

CHÂTEAU CORCONNAC HAUT-MÉDOC 2011

Les Corconnacs have been making great wines for decades. Cabernet dominant, as you’d expect from the side of the river where you’re rubbing schist with communes like Margaux and Pauillac. Silkily succulent on the palate, with sweet, fragrant fruit and delicious savoury characters.


$16.99 41131

CHÂTEAU HAUT MAGINET BORDEAUX 2012

Proof that decent Bordeaux needn’t cost a fortune. Merlot dominant, with fragrant berries nuanced by mint and spice, the fleshy, medium-bodied palate showing excellent fruit depth and supple tannins.

41132 CHÂTEAU HAUT-DOMINGUE BORDEAUX 2012 $14.99 CASE OF 12: $12.99

44101 CHÂTEAU CAP SAINT-MARTIN CÔTES DE BORDEAUX 2012 $17.99 CASE OF 12: $16.99

44454 CHÂTEAU GRAND VILLAGE BORDEAUX 2011 $22.99 CASE OF 12: $21.99


$22.99 41003

CHÂTEAU DUBOURG SAINT-EMILION 2012

A 2.5-hectare Saint-Émilion estate purchased in 2005 by the Dubourg family, who’ve been making wine in the region for more than 200 years. An 80/20 blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc, aged for eight months in new French oak, with abundant dark fruit aromas backed by vanillin cedar notes.


$14.99 41133

CHÂTEAU LES VALLÉES BORDEAUX 2012

Merlot dominant with a touch of Cabernet in the mix, the plums and blackberries given a gentle nudge of spice and a helping of fine tannins. Easy, inexpensive drinking and a great intro to Bordeaux.


$15.99 41623

CHÂTEAU NICOT BORDEAUX 2011

Although a relatively unknown château, Nicot has been under vine now for two centuries. A supple, seductive wine boasting a solid core of ripe fruit and curlicues of smoke that elevate it to well above intriguing. Plummy and concentrated.




















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$16.99 13661

The crew at Lake Chalice know their terroir well after so long in the game. Classic aromatics of tropical fruit, passionfruit and cut grass herald a palate that is dry, crisp and medium bodied, while the mouthwatering acidity is balanced by a salty minerality on the finish. Two-and-a-half decades of acclaim, a legion of devotees.


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MARLBOROUGH SAUVIGNON BLANC 2014

Consistently our biggest-selling Pinot Gris, from what is arguably the variety’s spiritual home. Entry level the Gisselbrecht family’s medi-um-sweet expression might be, but it still deliv-ers superbly rich and spicy restraint and delica-cy. If you want to find out why Alsace has such an elevated reputation, start here.

$19.99 47025

GISSELBRECHT ALSACE PINOT GRIS 2014


Michael Brajkovich is our Chardonnay maestro. Having said that, Kumeu is not the easiest part of the world to grow grapes in, and if the weather gods aren’t playing ball it can be tough going. When they do though, the results are sublime. Thus, we have here a picture of precision, with fruit, oak, acid and weight all beautifully in check.


KUMEU RIVER KUMEU

ESTATE CHARDONNAY 2012


$9.99 19364

DUSKY SOUNDS

MARLBOROUGH SAUVIGNON BLANC 2014

Just the right amount of everything makes this great-value Sauvignon an exceptionally good buy and a popular seller. Classic Marlborough traits emerge: a hint of asparagus, restrained acidity, vibrant tendencies and a crisp, clean finish.


$14.99 11551

FARMERS MARKET

GISBORNE CHARDONNAY 2014

One of the better-value Chardonnays on the market, the aromatics and palate offering ripe stonefruit and tropical fruit characters, with the rich, fruit-driv-en flavours supported by butterscotch nuances and balanced by a swirl of citrus.


$20.99 19969

WITHER HILLS MARLBOROUGH

RARANGI SAUVIGNON BLANC 2014

Sourced from the coastal foothills of Marlborough’s Richmond Ranges, this accomplished single vine-yard Sauvignon Blanc shows herb-tinged tropical fruit aromas and flavours enhanced by textural nuances and balancing notes of lime.


$12.99 19419

VIDAL EAST COAST

ESTATE PINOT GRIS 2014

From NZ’s East Coast and the accomplished hands of winemaker Hugh Crichton. Notes of spiced pear, quince and apple show on nose and palate, while a soft textural character accompanies the dry and gentle finish. Pair with seafood, chicken or salads.


$17.99 43745

DOMAINE ROMANIN

MÂCON-VILLAGES 2014

We’ve had Romanin’s Mâcon-Fuissé for some time, a blend of fruit from the villages Mâcon and Fuissé. This is sourced from Mâcon as a single expression. Not quite as lean as a Chablis, so at the broader end of the spectrum, with a touch more oak.

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A silky and satisfying Hawkes Bay red from wine-maker Kate Radburnd. Notes of blackcurrant and sweet oak, black fruits, cassis and a plummy spiciness are bolstered by the ripe tannins and natural acidity, the rich fruit flavours finishing on a long, lingering note. Will drink very nicely for the next few years.


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ROY’S HILL MERLOT CABERNET 2013

In this part of France you’ll find arguably the world’s greatest rosés. At Riotor they make nothing else. The pale colour belies the wine’s weighty presence, its plump richness and fleshy juiciness tempered by fresh acid and a spray of tingling citrus. Our top-selling rosé.

$19.99 41383

CHÂTEAU RIOTOR CÔTES DE PROVENCE ROSÉ 2014


An incredible wine from the formidable Nicolas Potel and a wonderful introduction to the mag-ic of Burgundy. An attractive nose of florals, red cherries and berries and soft, earthy notes pre-cedes a richly rounded and supple palate that delivers brilliantly. Old vines, clever winemaking, great price-point. Beguiling.


DOMAINE DE BELLENE

BOURGOGNE PINOT NOIR 2012

$9.99 25462

PENFOLDS RAWSONS RETREAT SHIRAZ CABERNET 2014

A classic, easy-drinking Aussie blend with a lively bouquet of spice-laced, ripe summer fruits backed with a hint of oak. The palate is well balanced and dominated by lingering ripe berryfruit flavours, with subtle notes of spice and toast in attendance.


$15.99 48576

LAROCHE LANGUEDOC

SYRAH GRENACHE 2013

Laroche now add a touch of Grenache to their Syrah, and it works a treat. How good these two varieties can be together when coaxed by the sun under southern French skies. Intense, full bodied, rich and velvety, it’s elegant to the end.


$23.99 17120

SADDLEBACK

CENTRAL OTAGO PINOT NOIR 2013

A drink-now, fruit-driven Pinot Noir from A-lister Central Otago producers Peregrine, replete with a glassful of spice-spiked soft summer fruits and cherries swathed in understated oak and mellow tannins. Great value, great drinking.


$12.99 77402

LOS BOLDOS ALTO CACHAPOAL

CUVÉE TRADITION CARMÉNÈRE 2013

France’s low-profile Carménère grape has thrived in Chile’s phylloxera-free landscape. Rich, spicy black fruit aromatics show notes of chocolate and cinnamon, while on the palate mature fruit flavours are nuanced with oak and ripe tannins.


$19.99 43949

GEORGES DUBOEUF BEAUJOLAIS-VILLAGES 2013

With fruit sourced from vineyards across the B-V appellation, don’t be fooled into thinking this is generic and dull; it is vivacious, sexy stuff. Meaty, fragrant, inordinately rewarding, it’s at its best when slightly chilled, or at room temperature.

















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$9.99 47153

ARMAND DE CHAMBRAY BLANC DE BLANCS BRUT NV

Great value French sparkler with a fresh floral nose and a clean, crisp taste. Persistent bubbles give the wine a lemon sorbet character that fills the mid-palate, while the bright citrus notes at the end leave you with a smile.


$16.99 43010

SAINT-MEYLAND

MÉTHODE TRADITIONNELLE NV

Produced just a cork trajectory away from the Champagne region, the rich yeastiness and toast-iness declaring it a slick charmer with irresistibly authentic credentials. One of our top-sellers, it’s all the French trappings without the outlay.


$69.99 48210

POL ROGER CHAMPAGNE

BRUT RÉSERVE NV

Its frothy vivacity makes the Pol non-vintage widely respected and hugely popular. An aristocratic wine delivering layer upon layer of exquisitely balanced flavour and texture, the richly lush fruit and toast defined by precise, refreshing citrus and acid.


$14.99 62813

TOSTI PROSECCO DOC EXTRA DRY

Tosti’s Prosecco wines are gently sparkling, with a delicate bouquet of apple, pear and citrus. The crisp, off-dry palate boasts fresh, fruity flavours complemented by a balancing swirl of mineral. Think ‘aperitif’ and you’ve got it.

$29.99 24220

ARRAS BRUT ELITE NV

Tasmania’s House of Arras has a serious approach to sparkling wine and a rep to match, their portfolio of exceptional expressions garnering wide respect and recognition across the ditch. The Brut Elite NV is bright, complex and structurally elegant.

47810 PERRIER-JOUET GRAND BRUT NV $69.99 47821 PERRIER-JOUET BELLE EPOQUE VINTAGE 2006 $225.00

PERRIER-JOUËTShrewdly embracing their unmistakable Art Nouveau livery,

Perrier-Jouët exude French élan and style from every pore. Since their inception in 1811, the focus has been on small-scale production, with refinement and subtlety key elements in their florally-inclined, Chardonnay-dominant champagnes. Their accumulated wisdom is handed down from one cellar master to the next. Current guardian of this heritage is Hervé Deschamps, cellar master since 1993, and apprenticed to the previous cellar master for the ten years before that. The first house to release a dry champagne, way back in 1854, they stand as originators of the Brut style dominating proceedings today.

46445 MUMM CORDON ROUGE BRUT NV $49.9947313 MUMM LE ROSÉ BRUT NV $59.99

MUMMYep, kilolitres of this have been sprayed all over podiums across

the globe post-Formula 1’s gladitorial bouts. Seems like a waste of perfectly good champagne to us, but what do we know? The famously red-striped bubbly is a well-loved classic with its rich, intense flavours of vanilla-infused peach and apple, honey and caramel. The Mumm lineage boasts barons and knights and can be traced back to the 12th century, with three German brothers, Gottlieb, Jacobus and Philipp Mumm, spotting the potential of the sparkling tipple favoured by Euro royalty and setting up shop in Reims in 1827.



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ELOQUENT ALASATIANS

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JOSMEYER46500 PINOT GRIS 2007 $24.99

46520 RIESLING 2012 $29.99

46531 LE FROMENTEAU PINOT GRIS 2011 $49.00

46528 GRAND CRU BRAND RIESLING 2009 $74.00

46527 GRAND CRU HENGST RIESLING 2009 $74.00

VINTAGE

Vintage port is made entirely from the grapes of a declared vintage year. With

reputations on the line, the decision to declare is always carefully assessed

by the port houses. Vintage ports are aged for up to two and a half years in

barrel before bottling, and after that, you can wait another ten to forty years

for them to hit their maximum potential. The better ones can continue to drink

brilliantly for decades beyond even that. Patience, then, and an eye for the

long game, are requirements. Can’t wait? Try a ruby, a tawny or an LBV.

79710 BARROS VINTAGE PORT 2009 $79.0079827 WARRE’S VINTAGE PORT 2011 $125.00 77009 SANDEMAN VINTAGE PORT 2000 $125.0076036 GRAHAM’S VINTAGE PORT 2011 $165.0079615 TAYLOR’S VINTAGE PORT 2011 $179.00

Central Otago’s Akarua are one of our finest producers, their vision as

clear and precise as their hardy Bannockburn surroundings. This month

they’re offering a great deal: Just purchase any bottle of Akarua wine

from us during July and we’ll put you in the draw for a $500.00 fine dining

experience in the company of Akarua’s ultra-talented and award-winning

winemaker, Matt O’Connell, set in a location to suit your location. If you’re

on our Customer List, you’ll be good to go.

WINEMAKER’S DINNER

11648 AKARUA PINOT ROSÉ 2014 $21.9913490 AKARUA PINOT GRIS 2014 $21.9910500 AKARUA CHARDONNAY 2013 $24.9910118 AKARUA BRUT NV $24.9910119 AKARUA ROSÉ BRUT NV $29.9916003 AKARUA PINOT NOIR 2013 $34.99

Josmeyer is the jewel in our Alsatian range, biodynamic producers

operating at the highest level, producing dazzling aromatic wines

with a purity others can only aspire to. Their superb Pinot Gris sets

the standard, its deliciously textured peach and honey characters

travelling an endless and seamless arc across your tastebuds. And

if you’re feeling flush, try the Grand Crus – they’re off the planet!

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BEYOND LE VIN

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The French may not have invented wine, but they have pioneered practically every conceivable style, and in doing so have set the benchmark for quality and influenced winemakers throughout the world. And as with the likes of Italy and Spain, they have an innate and enlightened understanding that wine is a companion to food.

Although the French are inextricably linked with wine, they have at the same time created a diverse range of alternative alcoholic beverages offering a wide variety of aromatic flavours and rich textures. From the controversial Absinthe to the regal cognacs, their spirits and liqueurs have stamped their dominance on the world. The likes of calvados, vermouth and pastis can be enjoyed as aperitifs to stimulate the palate either prior to or after a meal.

And, in spite of all of the above, there is, too, a place within the Gallic heart for an artfully executed beer.

$54.99 92966

RICARDPASTIS DE MARSEILLE 700ML

Following a ban on absinthe, pastis was produced to satisfy the thirst for anise-flavoured aperitifs, minus the wormwood and the skyscraping alcohol levels. Dilute with cold spring water.

$84.00 92206

DARROZE 88 YEAR OLD BAS-ARMAGNAC 700ML

This select blend of Armagnacs (the youngest being 8 years old) is a great introduction to the talents of master bottlers Darroze. Vibrant fruit and floral characters, wonderful balance and length.

$24.99 91959

KRONENBOURG 330ML BOTTLE 12-PACK

Established back in 1664, so massive brewing experience, and the world’s biggest-selling French beer. A 5.0% pale lager brewed with Strisselspalt hops from Alsace, with an aromatic, malty, hoppy character and a clean, fresh, floral-citrus finish.

$145.00 92091

CHRISTIAN DROUINPOMME PRISONNIÈRE CALVADOS 900ML

Apple inna bottle. Involves growing an apple in a carafe on the tree, then topping it up with calvados, a spirit distilled from cider. During the long months of maceration, the flavours merge. Outstanding.

$99.00 92363

RÉMY MARTINCOGNAC VSOP 700ML

Opulent, elegant, one of the great names. Cognac must by law be double-distilled in copper pot stills then aged in barrels, the VSOP for a minimum of 4 years. Rich, warming, fruity and poised. Superb.

$47.99 92965

PERNODLIQUEUR 700ML

Popular in southern Europe for its thirst-quenching abilities, Pernod is another variation on pastis, a blend of star-anise essences and aromatic herbs. Dry, refreshing, mix it with water, soda or fruit juice.

$24.99 47500

DOLIN CHAMBÉRY

PREMIUM DRY VERMOUTH 750ML

Dolin immerse their vermouths with real botanicals gathered from alpine meadows above Chambéry. With its elegantly fresh nose and pure flavours, this is ideal as an aperitif or a cocktail base.

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$19.99 62413

CECCHICHIANTI CLASSICO DOCG 2011

From the historic heartland of the Chianti Classico zone and classified as top-tier DOCG. Spice-edged cherry and violet aromas herald an intense, fruity palate that is velvet-lined and long in flavour.


$16.99 66160

PASQUA SALENTO IGT

LAPACCIO PRIMITIVO 2013

This comes from the Pasqua family’s original home in Salento. Using the full bodied, richly flavoured indigenous red Primitivo grape, it is typical of their entire range, well crafted yet moderately priced.


$18.99 62846

TERRELIADE SICILIA IGT

NIRÀ NERO D’AVOLA 2012

With an ability to ripen without roasting and retain acidity at the same time, this variety is well-suited to Sicily’s sun-drenched vineyards. Rich, pungent and earthy, with a plush and beguiling sweetness.


$9.99 85019

FREIXENETEXTRA BRUT CAVA NV

These Iberian cava aces are in fact the world’s top-selling sparkling wine producers. Crisp, fresh and dry, the Extra is a brilliant, wallet-friendly aper-itif made from indigenous Spanish varieties.


$29.99 79046

QUINTA DE ROSA 500MLLATE BOTTLED VINTAGE PORT 2010

In its stylish and very re-usable 500ml glass bottle, the LBV is a balanced, full bodied port with a rich, warm, spicy character. Additional aging (5 years in barrel) means it’s well-rounded and ready to enjoy.


$19.99 375ML 89826

VALDESPINO EL CANDADO JEREZ PEDRO XIMÉNEZ SHERRY

A utopia of opulence, akin to drinking Christmas cake. Dried under the hot Jerez sun for two-plus weeks, the sugar levels sky-rocket and the flavours intensify incredibly. Brilliant lightly chilled.


$24.99 88054

PALACIOS REMONDORIOJA LA MONTESA 2011

Alvaro Palacios’ love of Grenache and his ability to transform it into exceptional expressions have revived the fortunes of both the family winery and the Rioja Baja area. Generous, juicy, rich, textural.


$27.99 88056

DESCENDIENTES DE J. PALACIOS BIERZO PETALOS 2012

Small plots of old Mencia vines clinging to their steep Bierzo slopes produce an intense floral nose atop savoury characters, the earthy notes and vibrant acidity giving way to round, luscious fruit.


$13.99 62492

PASQUA VALPOLICELLA DOC

V 2013

The fruit comes from low-yield hillside vineyards considered among the best in the Valpolicella DOC. Clean, pure fragrances of cherry and plum precede a dry, well rounded palate and a lingering finish.


$14.99 62800

ILLUMINATI ABRUZZO DOC

RIPAROSSO MONTEPULCIANO 2012

Top vineyard sites yield expressive, savoury fruit with a little spice thrown in for good measure, the wine perfectly poised, with just the right amount of fruity, gentle tannins and lively acidity.





















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CAPE MENTELLE

$9.99 29842

YALUMBA SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Y SERIES VIOGNIER 2014

Australia’s oldest family-owned winery, Yalumba pioneered Viognier plantings in South Australia’s Eden Valley. This uses indigenous yeasts and was lees aged to add complexity. Silky and aromatic, it’s smartly executed and exceptional value.


$11.99 20757

D’ARENBERG McLAREN VALE

THE STUMP JUMP GSM 2011

The Stump Jumps are highly popular and superb value. The rich and silky blend of classic Rhône varieties is lifted by a savoury edge and delicate tannins, with an accompanying lick of spice, and loads of bounce and effusive charm.

$11.99 28831

WOLF BLASS SOUTH AUSTRALIA

YELLOW LABEL SHIRAZ 2013

A masterful blend of South Australian fruit, well in-tegrated and characterised by distinctive spice-ac-cented dark berry and plum notes. A good solid structure is complemented by the svelte mouthfeel and flavoursome aftertaste.


$17.99 21267

CHAPEL HILL McLAREN VALE

PARSON’S NOSE CABERNET 2013

From one of McLaren Vale’s better producers, an opulent Cabernet Sauvignon boasting a fragrant bouquet of blackcurrant, chocolate, violets and mocha. The palate delivers a mellow mouthful of seductive berry and plum characters.


$19.99 23004

LEASINGHAM CLARE VALLEY

BIN 61 SHIRAZ 2012

Fine Clare Valley fruit creates an accessible, spicy wine with aromas of violet and plum supported by notes of chocolate and vanillin oak. Medium weighted and juicy, with the sweet, fleshy fruit wrapped in a core of cedary oak and fine tannins.

Harvested from Mentelle’s well-established Margaret River vineyards, the Shiraz fruit was traditionally fermented and matured in French oak. A vibrant bouquet of violet and blueberry is embellished by nuances of spice and choc-olate, while the palate is replete with ripe fruit flavours complemented by a plush mouthfeel and a lingering, spicy finish.


CAPE MENTELLE

MARGARET RIVER SHIRAZ 2012

CAPTION

$34.99 20514

While no tale of outlaws and indians, this is nonetheless a western legend of sorts: Western Australia’s Cape Mentelle is one of Margaret River’s five founding wineries. David Hohnen, along with brothers Mark and Gus, planted a 16-hectare vineyard in 1969, and in 1970 established Cape Mentelle Vineyards.

In 1983 the fledgling winery from a region with no previous wine credentials created a stir when their Cabernet Sauvignon won the coveted Jimmy Watson Memorial Award for Best Dry Red wine. They went on to win the trophy the following year, establishing Margaret River as a region capable of producing premium wines.

Since its inception, Cape Mentelle has forged a global reputation pioneering many of the red and white styles of the district. It has been instrumental in defining Margaret River’s regional character and is considered the benchmark for the quality of the region’s wines.

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EACH MONTH, FROM THE HUNDREDS OF WINES SUBMITTED TO US, THE GLENGARRY TASTING PANEL SELECTS OUR TOP TEN WINES

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BUY THE TOP10 MIXED CASE: ONE BOTTLE OF EACH WINE FOR $220 88177

CASE OF 6 $18.99 A BOTTLEAn excellent wine from Richard and Kirsten Searle, with the fruit off Gisborne’s brilliant Teitjen vineyard. Rich and opulent stonefruit, melon and butterscotch characters wrapped in a round, luscious mouthfeel.

CASE OF 12 $18.99 A BOTTLESecond wine of 1st Growth Sauternes aces, Château Suduiraut. Mandarin, apricot and butterscotch notes are washed with ginger and spice nuances, followed by a rich, creamy palate with finely judged acidity.

CASE OF 6 $21.99 A BOTTLEThis single vineyard Awatere Valley wine is delicately fresh with aromatics of spicy pear, ginger and honey, the dry palate showing well defined flavours given extra allure courtesy of a viscous, textural mouthfeel.

CASE OF 6 $13.99 A BOTTLEThis wine leaps from the glass with a floral-edged, citrus-and-spice abandon. The palate is medi-um-bodied and beautifully fine, smartly poised be-tween sugar and acid, the finish lingering and pure.

CASE OF 6 $58.00 A BOTTLEA bold, raisened nose, clean, fruit-driven flavours and firm tannins, with waves of black cherry, violet and tarry, earthy notes exploding from the glass. Fragrant, almost floral, with touches of French oak.

CASE OF 12 $16.99 A BOTTLEFull of warm earthiness and generous sensuality, the L.S. Carmenère is ripe, spicy and welcoming, the rich tannins and silky mouthfeel sealing the deal. One of Chile’s most important and popular red varieties.

CASE OF 12 $23.99 A BOTTLESuperb producer, with the Chardonnay fruit for this coming off vines with an average age of 25 years. Rich and elegant, with notes of honeyed flowers and spice, creamy textures and a fresh mineral finish.

CASE OF 12 $25.99 A BOTTLEFull malo, warm ferments and plenty of barrel action align exquisitely with the cool Marlborough fruit to unleash a wine of style, class, complexity and grace. One of our great Chardonnays, no question.

CASE OF 6 $19.99 A BOTTLEJuicy tropical fruit flavours display characters of ripe peach and intense passionfruit. Intense aromatics and a strong mineral presence line up with a creamy backbone to produce a very elegant Sauvignon.

CASE OF 6 $18.99 A BOTTLEComes with the added complexity and textural riches you get with the Ara vinos. Brooding raspberry and boysenberry flavours emerge from a soft and savoury wine, rounded out with elegant and refined tannins.

MatawheroGISBORNE CHARDONNAY 2014

$19.99 10736 $24.99 375ML 44420

$22.99 16310 $14.99 13775

$59.00 62526 $17.99 90614

$24.99 40477 $26.99 18622

$20.99 15823 $19.99 13097

Château SuduirautCASTELNAU DE SUDUIRAUT 2009

TupariMARLBOROUGH PINOT GRIS 2014

Cooper’s CreekMARLBOROUGH RIESLING 2014

Cecchi BRUNELLODI MONTALCINO DOCG 2009

Montes LIMITED SELECTIONCHILE CARMENÈRE 2011

DOMAINE Séguinot-BordetCHABLIS 2014

SeresinMARLBOROUGH CHARDONNAY 2013

Blind River MARLBOROUGH

SAUVIGNON BLANC 2014Ara SINGLE ESTATEMARLBOROUGH PINOT NOIR 2013





















Sure, Central Otago and Marlborough might be

kicking up the proverbial Pinot storm these days,

but it’s good to remember that this is where

it all began for New Zealand Pinot Noir.

The spiritual home, you might say.

These are some of our

pioneering producers.

12543 THE EDGE PINOT NOIR 2014 $21.99

10287 ESCARPMENT PINOT NOIR 2013 $44.99

17052 PENCARROW PINOT NOIR 2013 $21.99

16744 PALLISER ESTATE PINOT NOIR 2013 $39.99

13795 NGA WAKA PINOT NOIR 2014 $29.99

13302 NGA WAKA LEASE BLOCK PINOT NOIR 2013 $39.99

10580 ATA RANGI CRIMSON PINOT NOIR 2013 $34.99

10581 ATA RANGI PINOT NOIR 2013 $75.99

















Glengarry Wineletter #209 July 2015

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