Glengarry Wines September Winelretter #179

+ fearless buys

pol roger

gibbston valley

france 2009

perfect pinots

spring cocktails

september top10

wines for the

warm weather

Happy birthday, Glengarry Ellerslie! Yep, one year ago we opened a new store in the historic Auckland suburb. This vibrant little community is located along-side the Southern Motorway, just 7km south of central Auckland, and we’re right at the centre of it. Take the Tecoma St off-ramp and you’ll find yourself bang in the middle of the township, with our store located at 87 Main Highway in the old Southern Cross Building.

Our Ellerslie store is helmed by the irrepressible Madeleine Sharpin who, with the Advanced Level WSET and Professional Wine Studies under her belt, is currently working towards a qualification in International Business and Marketing while managing Ellerslie fulltime. Madeleine is very passionate about her store, and with the impressive amount of wine knowledge at her fingertips, she’ll be able to enlighten you on pretty much anything you need to know.

To celebrate our first year here, Madeleine and her team are hosting a 3-day celebration from Thursday the 6th to Saturday the 8th of September. On the Thursday evening Moa Brewery’s Josh Scott will be instore conducting a craft beer tasting; Friday night, it’s the turn of Glengarry’s effervescent Fine Wine Consultant, Regan McCaffery, to conduct a champagne tasting (a subject he knows intimately); then on Saturday afternoon, we’ll be doing a test-run through some of the new 2012 wines featured within this publication.

Of course there’ll be some outstanding birthday deals instore, and with every 12-bottle purchase made over the three-day period, we’ll throw in a twin-pack of Riedel glasses – a small birthday gift from us to you. Knowing how you love your Riedel in Ellerslie, we will also have some razor-sharp deals available on their Vinum range of glassware.

No birthday celebration is complete without a bit of birthday cake, and we’ve had mini cupcake versions made of the one that Madeline is holding in order to spread the love. Here’s to many more years as part of the Ellerslie community.

Jak Jakicevich

auckland

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dida’s wine lounge & tapasherne bay54 jervois rd 376 2813dida’s wine lounge & tapasdevonport54 victoria st 445 1392dida’s food store herne bay54 jervois rd 361 6157dida’s food store takapuna178 hurstmere rd 489 4728dida’s wine lounge & food storevictoria park118 wellesley st west 308 8319

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Each Riedel glass is cleverly crafted to enhance the characters of a particular variety; for instance, this Vinum tapers in towards the top in order to accentuate Sauvignon’s aromatic characters. You have to try this glass – discover the difference it makes to your wine!

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case of 6 $14.49 a bOTTlE

The vastly experienced Peter Saunders delivers up a great value, single vineyard Pinot from his own Waipara estate. Vibrantly ruby-esque in the bottle, the classic varietal aromas of black cherry are coloured with spice and a sensibly grounded touch of earthiness. Medium-weighted, nicely rounded, ridiculously priced.

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Rockfacewaipara Pinot Noir 2011


Wearing its perfume on its sleeve, the Tiki wafts an enticing combination of peach, passionfruit and the tropics your way before pinning on its classic herbaceous flavours of gooseberry, topped off with an eye-opening splash of zingy citrus. Great wine, stonking value.

was $23.00 now $15.99 18939

Tikimarlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2011


Charm and finesse are two words right at home in the Spy residence. With six different clones, indigenous yeasts, French oak, lees stirring and subtle malolactic, there has evidently been some serious work done out the back. Finally, though, it arrives in the glass, where a deliciously creamy texture envelops the citrus-laced tropical flavours in a quiet embrace that leaves you hankering for more.

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Spy Valleymarlborough Chardonnay 2010

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clearwater covemarlborough pinot gris 2011


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dr renwickmarlborough sauvignon blanc 2011


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montes classic serieschilean merlot 2010


was $19.90 now $15.99 11376

brookfields ohiti estatehawkes bay cabernet 2010


was $20.99 now $16.99 12629

coupers shedhawkes bay chardonnay 2010


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almost organic marlborough pinot gris 2010


was $29.00 now $22.99 13608

main dividecanterbury pinot noir 2009

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An exceptional vintage merges with a great house to provide an irresistible combination. The Brut Rosé rides delicately in on an aromatic cloud of rose petals. But don’t be fooled; this Pinot-driven rosé is rich and weighty, effortlessly combining body with finesse. There are few of the 2002 vintage left on our shelves, but it’s no great surprise that the quality fiends at Pol Roger have given this Lovely extended time to mature before allowing it out of the house. That’s what we’d do if it were our daughter.

champagne

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was $130.00 now$115.00 48239

brut rosÉ vintage 2002

Intensely golden, with a healthy sparkle in its eye and a delicate bouquet of fresh fruit, white flowers and sweet spices. Displaying a generous palate of fruit and pastries nuanced with honeyed apricots & poached pears, the Brut Vintage is lushly rounded and tautly textured. With 12 years on the clock, it is drinking beautifully right now, but will reward those with the patience to pop it into the cellar.

was $117.00 now$99.00 48241

Pol Rogerbrut vintage 2000

POl ROGER 48242 blanc de blancs vintage 2000 was $140.00 now $115.0048234 cuvÉe sir winston churchill 1999 was $280.00 now $245.00

was $89.00 now$69.99 48210

Pol Rogerbrut rÉserve NV

Few champagne houses remain in family hands. The impressively-pedigreed Pol Roger is one of them. Residing in the heart of Epernay with cellars running immediately below the Avenue de Champagne for over seven kilometres, they are highly-skilled vinous alchemists in possession of an exquisite collection of wines. Not one of the region’s show ponies, Pol none-theless lead the charge from the front.

The English obviously love them, with Pol Roger one of only eight houses to bear the English Royal Seal and the late Winston Churchill clutching Pol to his steely heart as a personal favourite. They gained what many would regard as the ultimate royal approval when handed the prized task of providing the wedding champagne for the wee shindig recently held by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

Pol Roger

still in fAmily hAnds, pol roger is one of the greAts

some of the 7 kilometres of cellars that run beneath pol roger

‘Enough personality to be a vintage champagne,’ say Wine Spectator, and its frothy vivacity makes the Pol NV both widely respected and hugely popular. An aristocratic yet approachable wine, it delivers layer upon layer of exquisitely balanced flavour and texture, its richly lush fruit and toast defined by precise and refreshing citrus and acid.Withheld for double the amount of time required before release, it is consistently outstanding.






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Trinity Hill H hawkes bay

Blanc de Blancs Traditionnelle Brut NV

This is both a good and a bad news story: the good news has to be the deal: at $19.99 it’s a price never before seen for this wine; plus, purchase it and you’re in the draw to win a limited edition print. The bad news? It’s your last chance to buy this quality-driven sparkler, with Trinity discontinuing production. A rich and creamy Chardonnay-based méthode, it shows its winemaking finesse and has benefited greatly from spending the last two years in the bottle.

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france saint-meylandmÉthode traditionnelle brut nv


nZ allan scott ceciliamÉthode traditionnelle brut nv


nZ daniel le brunmÉthode traditionnelle brut nv


nZ cloudy baypelorus brut nv

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nZ no.1 family cuvÉe no.1mÉthode traditionnelle brut nv

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A mutation of the mysterious and elusive Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris possesses its own degree of unpredictability, coming as it does in a wide range of styles that can leave one a little uncertain of what to expect. In NZ our style is varied and only just starting to establish a defined character, with two regions leading the charge for the crown: Marlborough leans towards the richer stylings, a la Alsace, while the Central Otago wines tend to be drier. One thing’s for certain; you can’t make many generalizations when it comes to the intriguing PG.

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lake chalicemarlborough pinot gris 2012


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the nedmarlborough pinot gris 2012


was $23.90 now $18.99 12202

black barnhawkes bay rosÉ 2012


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Jules taylorgisborne rosÉ 2012


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chÂteau riotorcÔtes de provence rosÉ 2010


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akaruacentral otago rosÉ brut nv

Nothing says the sun’s come out like a nice chilled glass of rosé. The styles are diverse, with some produced from free-run juice (the first juice off the red grapes), while others are made by adding a little red to the white. Colour can be deceiving; for instance, the lightest here, the Riotor, is pretty and fragrant, yet on the palate impressively weighty. And it’s our top-selling rosé. As a warm weather enhancer, rosé is brilliant; if you haven’t discovered that yet, it’s time to catch up.


was $19.90 now $16.99 12498

devil’s staircasecentral otago pinot gris 2012


was $26.90 now $21.99 10202

akaruacentral otago pinot gris 2011


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Jules taylormarlborough pinot gris 2012

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Wonder what the benefits of buying this way are? We’ll tell you: 1) you’ll save more, beyond the already discounted individual wines; 2) no need to wade your way through the myriad of confusing choices out there – we’ve done that for you; 3) You get to try something new, wines you may not otherwise encounter but that we know you’ll love; 4) It’s a quick and easy process using your choice of ordering systems; 5) Freight is only $2.50 per case, and we’ll deliver anywhere in New Zealand. What’s more, buy regularly and the freight is free!

Leading the pack by a country mile, Sauvignon is our golden child, the first releases of the season eagerly anticipated the world over. NZ’s zingingly fresh and fruity expressions habitually indicate that spring has at last arrived, ushering in the delightful cycle of fresh garden produce and warm weather cuisine. You’ll find the general run of 2012 Savs released a little later than usual, thanks to the abundance of 2011 wines still on the market after that record-busting vintage. From those quick off the block, we’ve grabbed a selection of top sellers.

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was $17.90 now $14.99 14974

mount rileymarlborough sauvignon blanc 2012


was $21.99 now $15.99 13739

te tera martinborough

sauvignon blanc 2012


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saint clairmarlborough sauvignon blanc 2012


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Jules taylormarlborough sauvignon blanc 2012

the cold is receding And sun-drenched wining And dining descends upon us once more. lightly stepping, refreshing flAvours Are whAt it’s All About As we spring our wAy into summer.


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lake chalicemarlborough sauvignon blanc 2012

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3 bottles of each wine

Jules taylor gisborne rosÉ 2012

akarua central otago rosÉ brut nv

devil’s staircase central otago pinot gris 2012

lake chalice marlborough sauvignon blanc 2012

$220.00

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Jules taylor marlborough sauvignon blanc 2012

mount riley marlborough sauvignon blanc 2012

te tera martinborough sauvignon blanc 2012

$189.00

spring value 71243


de bortoli family selection sparkling brut nv

devil’s staircase central otago pinot gris 2012


nugan third generation chardonnay 2011

$144.00






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60mL Chambord Vodka15mL Dolin Blanc Vermouth2 dashes Orange bitters

Add all the ingredients to a mixing glass and stir well with good quality ice until freezing cold. Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass.

chambord flavoured vodka700ml

dolin vermouth blanc 750ml

the pair for $79.99 71248

45mL Jack Daniel’s Old No. 715mL Cointreau30mL Freshly squeezed lemon juice Premium lemonade

Shake the Jack Daniel’s, Cointreau and lemon juice thoroughly (with ice) in a shaker and strain into a large glass filled to the top with ice. Add lemonade and stir well.

Jack daniel’s old no.7 tennessee whiskey1 litre

cointreau 700ml


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60mL Mount Gay Eclipse Silver Rum30mL Fresh lime juice20mL Sugar syrup Fresh mint leaves Stoke Ginger Beer

Add mint, sugar syrup, and lime juice to a large glass with a good wave of ginger beer. Stir well to extract the flavour, but keep the mint leaves intact. Three-quarters fill the glass with ice and add rum. Stir lightly. Top with ice and add more ginger beer.

mount gay eclipse silver rum 1 litre

stoke ginger beer 330ml 4-pack


ginger moJito

introduce urban bar ambience to your house

minus the abundant clientele and intimidating

door staff. you’ll save lots of dosh doing these

cocktails at home, and impress the hell out of

your friends at the same time! below, we show

you how it’s done and what it should look like.

45mL Hayman’s London Dry Gin60mL Piper Cuvée Brut NV champagne Fresh juice from half a lemon ½ tsp white sugar

Add the Hayman’s London Dry, lemon juice and sugar into a shakerwith lots of ice and shake well. Strain into a chilled champagne flute and top with the Piper NV. Garnish with a wedge of lemon.

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15007 stratum mArlborough pinot noir 2011 wAs $22.99 $11.9912544 the edge mArtinborough pinot noir 2011 wAs $26.00 $22.9919311 two paddocks picnic pinot noir 2009 wAs $32.90 $24.9910108 akarua centrAl otAgo pinot noir 2011 wAs $43.90 $34.99

perfect

Another quartet of NZ Pinots with their individual, terroir-derived

points of difference proudly on display, exceptional producers

one and all. From Central’s A-lister Sam Neill to Martinborough’s

pioneering Pinot maestro Larry McKenna, the inimitable Akarua

to the impressive Stratum, quality and style reign supreme.

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Requiring a set of easy-drinking, guaranteed quality sub-tenners to pour a glass of after hours? Here they are, all three of them lined up by us and ready to be consumed by you. With the sizeable discount attached, you’re getting more than your money’s worth.

20929 de bortoli

fAmily selection pinot grigio 2010 wAs $19.90 $9.99

20406 rooks lane shirAz 2011 wAs $19.90 $9.99

20149 nugan

third generAtion chArdonnAy 2011 wAs $19.90 $9.99

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Waiheke pioneers Kim and Jeanette Goldwater are the inspiration behind

this little slice of wine producing heaven nestled on the edge of Putiki

Bay. Longtime advocates of sustainable winemaking, the boutique vine-

yard is now managed by son in-law Ken Christie and is also home to the

Goldwater Wine Science Centre, run by the University of Auckland in

tandem with the Goldie Wines operation. The best fruit is retained for the

Goldie range, while their Island range is made in an earlier drinking, more

accessible style.

ISlaNd 13022 chardonnay 2012 rrp $22.99 $19.99

GOldIE 13015 syrah 2011 rrp $36.99 $31.9913011 cabernet merlot franc 2010 rrp $50.99 $44.99

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Finocchiona is a traditional Tuscan salami made from finely-ground pork and flavoured with fennel that takes its name from finocchio, the Italian word for the fragrant herb. A popular delicacy in Tuscan parts, it is great served solo or as part of an antipasto platter. As in France, the food and wine of Italy’s regions are designed to go together, so try this with a chilled glass of Vernaccia or a spicy Chianti.

56838 lEvONI salame finocchiona 80g $8.90

A traditional Burgundian cheese, its pungent aroma not for the faint-hearted. A washed rind cheese, the exterior is distinctly orange, the interior a light yellow and somewhat creamy. As it ripens, the centre goes all gooey and almost runs off the plate. It can be consumed young, while the centre is still firm (at this point it is mild and creamy, not unlike Port Salut) or when ripe, when it is runny and quite strong. Its Burgundian origins pair it well with Pinot and Chardonnay, though a crisp Riesling is good company too.

recipe by dida’s head chef, vincent marshall

What’s the best way to store cheese? The best way is not to. Where applicable, have it cut off a larger piece and eat it shortly thereafter. Be sure to take the cheese from the fridge and bring it to room temperature before serving.

tasty tip

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crispy-skinned salmon fillet with pea & parmesan pesto and spring vegetable medley

Époisses

53626 ChalaNCEy Époisses 250g $16.99

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finocchiona salami

ingredients

180g salmon fillet with the skin on 150g freshly-shelled peas 50g grana padano parmesan 50ml canola oil 2 cloves of garlic half a handful of fresh mint Zest of half a lemon

100g baby carrots, peeled 50g snowpeas

season salmon fillet on both sides with salt. heat a pan to medium temp and place the fillet in the pan skin-side up. cook for 2 mins on that side then turn over and cook for another 2 mins until crispy.

while cooking the salmon, blanch and refresh the peas (reserving some for the vegetable medley), then blend them in a food processor with grated parmesan, mint, lemon Zest, oil and garlic until a chunky pesto is achieved. season.

blanch the baby carrots and the snow peas Just before serving, then present the salmon atop the spring vegetables with the pesto spooned over.

dida’s food stores 54 Jervois rd herne bay ph 361 6157 178 hurstmere rd takapuna ph 489 4728

dida’s wine lounges 54 Jervois rd herne bay ph 376 2813 54 victoria st devonport ph 445 1392

dida’s wine lounge & food store victoria park 118 wellesley st west ph 308 8319

the ideal pairing for this salmon dish: Jules taylor marlborough sauvignon blanc 2012

Hand harvested from GV’s La Dulcinée vine-yard in Bendigo. Fermented in stainless steel barriques and lees-aged to preserve freshness and add texture. Elegantly alluring, with tiers of fragrant fruit aromas and flavours balanced by a lovely Central minerality that makes the finish stand up and salute in your mouth. Exceptional.


was $42.00 now$32.99 12958

la dulcinÉe Pinot Gris 2011

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Gibbston Valleycentral otago Riesling 2010

GIbbSTON vallEy central otago 12919 pinot gris 2011 was $39.00 now $26.9912950 gold river pinot noir 2011 was $37.99 now $26.9912959 china terrace pinot noir 2010 was $69.99 now $52.9912953 school house pinot noir 2010 was $69.99 now $52.9912907 reserve pinot noir 2009 was $150.00 now $89.99


Pedigree and consistency are the hallmarks of this, Gibbston Valley’s standard-bearing Pinot. A blend of hand-harvested, estate-grown fruit, it wraps its aromas of cherry, cassis and spicy oak around a richly flavoured palate. Fragrant, elegant, complex, earthy, softly intense. It’s good to go, but if you have the patience, it’ll sleep nicely in the cellar for 8-10.

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Gibbston Valleycentral otago Pinot Noir 2010

Back in 1981 Gibbston Valley’s Alan Brady planted 350 vines, releasing his first wine in 1987. Twenty five years on and around 300 awards later, Gibbston Valley has gained global recognition for its quintessential Central Otago Pinots.

These days they own eight vineyards in Gibbston and Bendigo. GV’s Winemaker Christopher Keys explains: ‘Each site provides a different terroir, resulting in wines with distinctive flavour profiles that give us the opportunity to celebrate the diversity of the region.’ That statement of intent is realised beautifully in their exceptional single vineyard expressions.

While the company’s main focus is undoubtedly Pinot Noir, it also boasts a collection of other varietals, all crafted with the same meticulous attention to detail that is the defining signature of this Central Otago institution.

25 yeArs on this pioneering centrAlotAgo winery is still going strong

Gibbston Valley

Once again, the hand harvesting of fruit reflects Gibbston Valley’s deep-seated respect for the traditional approach. Ambrosial aromas of lemon peel and rose petal are edged by mineral notes, the palate itself keenly focused, off-dry, with the intense stonefruit flavours nuanced by a bracing lime-accented character. Works beautifully as an aperitif, equally well paired with food.

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The ‘château-on-the-side’ of Christian Moueix, the owner of Pomerol’s dazzling Château Petrus, Puy-Blanquet is located within Pomerol’s neighbouring appellation, Saint-Émilion. The Merlot dominated Puy-Blanquet wines benefit from amazing vine age, with the 2009 exhibiting all the hallmarks of this great vintage, i.e. super-ripe fruit, bold tannins and the class that is encountered in all Moueix wines. With a portion of the wine aged in new oak, it is still quite young; if you are going to try it now, give it some time in a decanter (May we suggest a Riedel one?). Will benefit from 5–10 years tucked away in the cellar. Go for a case; you won’t regret it.

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chÂteau Puy-BlanquetSaint-Émilion 2009

clAssified wines43691 chÂteau PlINCEpomerol 2009 was $89.00 now $69.99

41195 chÂteau bOuRGNEufpomerol 2009 was $99.00 now $74.99

42564 chÂteau la SERREsaint-Émilion 2009 was $120.00 now $99.00

43669 chÂteau la laGuNEhaut-mÉdoc 2009 was $181.00 now $139.00

41674 chÂteau bRaNE-CaNTENaC

margauX 2009 was $238.00 now $199.00

42630 chÂteau laSCOMbESmargauX 2009 was $299.00 now $245.00

42650 chÂteau lÉOvIllE-baRTON saint-Julien 2009 was $315.00 now $245.00

42148 chÂteau PIChON-lONGuEvIllE baron 2009 was $443.00 now $350.00

43270 chÂteau MONTROSE saint-estÈphe 2009 was $529.00 now $445.00

41692 chÂteau fIGEaCsaint-Émilion 2009 was $779.00 now $650.00

second wines44402 chÂteau GRuaud-laROSEsarget de gruaud-larose

saint-Julien 2009 was $68.00 now $54.99

42187 chÂteau PETIT-vIllaGEle Jardin de petit-village

pomerol 2009 was $88.00 now $59.99

42190 chÂteau PIChON-lONGuEvIllE les tourelles de longueville

pauillac 2009 was $118.00 now $89.00

41197 chÂteau MONTROSEla dame de montrose 2009saint-estÈphe 2009 was $155.00 now $125.00

petits chÂteAuX41167 chÂteau la verriÈrebordeauX 2009 was $27.90 now $18.99

41137 chÂteau ronan by clinet

bordeauX 2009 was $31.00 now $24.99

2009frAnce’s unforgettable vintage

It’s rare to hear such unanimous praise for a vintage; when it came to 2009, winemakers, merchants and the wine press seemed to speak with one voice, with the word of the moment being ‘outstanding.’

So what’s all the fuss about? Almost perfect growing conditions produced some amazingly bold, fruit-driven wines. Combine that with the pedigree of perhaps the world’s greatest terroir, and these wines are going to last a very long time – we’re talking 40–60 years.

The unfortunate news in a vintage like this is that many of the top wines have already been sold. We did offer them at the time via our en primeur website, and congratulate our customers that took advantage of the opportunity to purchase early at a reduced price (to be part of the action next year visit www.enprimeur.co.nz).

All is not lost, however; some stocks of the top wines have just landed and are listed here. The great news, of course, is that it’s not just the top classified wines that excelled in 2009, the ‘second’ wines of the classifieds are knock-outs too, as are the petits châteaux, entry-level wines that over-deliver in the quality stakes. Here’s an idea: purchase some 2009 wines for the cellar, then forget about them for a while and enjoy the rewards of your wisdom in the years to come.


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rivera rupicolocastel del monte doc 2009


was $25.99 now $19.99 62826

rivera violanteapulia nero di troia doc 2008


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terrelÍade nirÀsicilia nero d’avola igt 2009


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santa margheritavaldadige pinot grigio doc 2010


was $36.90 now $29.99 62392

cecchi vino nobiledi montepulciano docg 2008


was $28.90 now $16.99 88079

protosribera del duero rosado 2010


was $24.90 now $18.99 88046

perelada 3 fincascrianZa 2008


was $26.90 now $18.99 88034

huerta de albalabarbaZul 2009


was $37.90 now $20.00 88111

Ziosrias baiXas albariÑo 2010


was $36.90 now $24.99 88054

palacios remondorioJa la montesa 2008

Here, the smoothly voluptuous Primitivo grape adroitly combines structure with elegance to create a warm and heady concoction of flavours, swirling notes of plum, chocolate and blackcurrant over-laid with rich, spice-edged aromas of blackberry, violet and anise. ‘Triusco’ translates as full-bodied, mouthfilling, exceptional. Exactly.

was $34.99 now $24.99 62827

Rivera triusco

apulia Primitivo IGT 2009



Aromatic nuances of black cherry and plum conduct their dance with whispers of leather, tobacco and spice, while ripe berry flavours recline on a medium-weighted bed supported by traces of liquorice, cocoa and vanilla. It’s all held neatly in focus by the supple tannins. Deftly balanced, velvety-smooth, superb value.

was $25.00 now $19.99 88009

Solar ViejorioJa Crianza 2009













Award-winning winemaker Ben Riggs is one of Australia’s major talents, a down-to-earth and genial gent who honed his skills at McLaren Vale’s historic Wirra Wirra winery. His CV is immense, and beyond his home turf includes time spent in the Napa, Bordeaux, Greece, Italy and the south of France. Ben’s access to top-tier fruit is second to none, through relationships forged with some of Australia’s finest growers.

In 2001 he established the Mr. Riggs label to make finely-tuned wines imbued with individual character. In his own words: ‘The aim of Mr. Riggs wines is to express the essence of the vineyard, in a style that I enjoy drinking; big, rich and complex, but also with finesse and elegance. My aim is to produce iconic wines from iconic regions.’

With 25 vintages under his belt at home and a further eight offshore, Ben Riggs has undoubtedly earned his spurs, his body of work garnering him an enviable international reputation.

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ben riggs’ piebald valley vineyard

ben riggs


A dark and brooding ruby blend sourced from some of McLaren Vale’s top sites. The bouquet exhales its ripe blackberry, plum and spice aromas onto a palate that is silky and richly opulent, each component adding its own brilliant character to the seamlessly integrated mix. Superb.

rrp $25.99 now $20.99 25677

three corner Jack

mclaren vale Shiraz Cabernet Merlot 2010

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was $16.90 now $12.99 29820

yalumba galway vintagebarossa shiraZ 2011


was $21.00 now $14.99 28075

taylors eighty acresmclaren vale shiraZ viognier 2008


was $22.99 now $16.99 25602

moJosouth australia shiraZ 2011


was $26.99 now $18.99 22111

Jim barry the cover drivecoonawarra cabernet 2010


rrp $26.50 now $21.99 20654

coriole redstonemclaren vale shiraZ 2010

MIXEd CaSE OffER: 71249 a taste of australia $199.00MR. RIGGS three corner Jack shiraZ cabernet merlot 2010yaluMba galway vintage shiraZ 2011TaylORS eighty acres shiraZ viognier 2008JIM baRRy the cover drive cabernet sauvignon 2010

rediscover the wines

of the lucky country

with our pick of the

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each month, from the hundreds of wines submitted to us, the glengarry tasting panel selects our top ten wines

Gros Frère & Soeurhautes cÔtes de nuits Bourgogne 2009

case of 12 $29.49 a bottle

was $39.00 now$29.99 41006

This delightful Burgundian Pinot exhibits old world rusticity and charm, with notes of cherry and spice beautifully poised and the rich and fleshy character artfully enhanced with silky tannins.

1 Waipara Hills eQuinoXwaipara Pinot Gris 2011


was $32.90 now$24.99 10475

A single vineyard PG that unabashedly extends its invitation to sip via ripe pipfruit aromas wrapped in almond and ginger. The texture is suavely rich, the well-defined fruit signed off with a crisp, lively finish.

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Villa Maria clifford baymarlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2011


was $28.99 now$22.99 19551

A youthfully exuberant but well-behaved Sauvignon Blanc sporting aromas and flavours of herb-accented currant and gooseberry supported by a streak of fresh lime and a steely mineral finish. Vibrant.

3 Craggy Rangegimblett gravels te kahu 2010


was $28.90 now$22.99 11355

CR’s much admired Te Kahu is a Merlot-dominant Bordeaux blend, boldly styled and replete with plums and berries enhanced by minty hints of herb and a dab of spicy oak. Delicious drinking.

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GuigalCôtes du Rhône 2009


was $28.00 now$20.99 44977

One of the Rhône’s finest producers combines with one of the best vintages in recent history to produce this Syrah-Grenache-Mourvèdre blend. Lovely fruit, firm yet elegant. Outstanding value.

5 Isabel Estatemarlborough Chardonnay 2008


was $23.90 now$20.99 10466

Classic cool climate, elegant Chardonnay with pip-fruit aromas supported by citrus and mineral notes. The creamy, mouthfilling flavours are delivered to your door by a fine, lingering finish. Quality drop.

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Grower’s Mark gary nealballochdale Pinot Noir 2011


was $21.99 now$19.99 10756

Intense nose, heady and haunting, the palate a rich expanse, fleshy and layered, with the firm acid and fine-grained tannins playing side-car to the pulsing engine of throbbing fruit. Whispers its elegance.

7 Matua Valley single vineyardawatere valley Sauvignon Blanc 2010


was $31.99 now$24.99 14070

Impressive aromatics herald the arrival of a ripe and stylish, fruit-driven wine where tropical fruit, citrus and herbaceous notes glide atop a textural mouthfeel until they’re sent packing by the lively finale.

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Killikanoonkillermans run Shiraz 2010


was $29.90 now$22.99 22344

This beautifully crafted Clare Valley Shiraz basks in aromas of black cherry and plum underscored by spice and oak. The concentrated fruit is matched by a rich mouthfeel and a buoyant lingering finish.

9 Jules Taylormarlborough Grüner Veltliner 2011


was $25.90 now$19.99 12459

The delicately perfumed nose of peach is chased by orange blossom and a caress of mineral. The stone-fruit is echoed on the palate, where it picks up a spike of mandarin. Spice warms the finish. Delicious, Jules.

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buy ThE SEPTEMbER TOP10 MIXEd CaSE: one bottle of each wine for $220 71250











The number of craft breweries in New Zealand has exploded in recent years, as has a general interest in the artists of the beer world.

The designation of craft beer producer has come to reflect an approach to brewing that is focused more on creating a niche via quality and diversity than on establishing world domination through low pricing and uniformity.

Beer Week at Glengarry is all about shining the spotlight on these artisans, with a series of nightly tastings in every Glengarry store and a collection of big events over each of the seven nights.

Whether seasoned pro or enthusiastic novice, there’ll be something to arouse your interest, for sure.

Join us as we celebrate our flourishing craft beer industry with seven nights of great instore tastings and events

Jump online at www.glengarry.co.nZ/beerweek to find out more and to book for events:

Meet the talented Josh Scott over an evening of Beer Options Attend an Auckland Brewers’ Beer Dinner Experience a brewing masterclass with Hallertau Explore the brilliant Stoke range with Dean McCashin Enjoy an evening of craft beer with char-grilled meat and live music Take part in a Great IPA Taste Off Spend a leisurely afternoon putting your beer-making skills to the test

http://www.glengarrywines.co.nz/beerweek

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http://www.glengarrywines.co.nz/tastings.jsp

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Glengarry Wines September Winelretter #179

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