"From their Bendigo vineyards this chosen rows and rare bottling has distinctive, ripe and concentrated aromas of dried raspberry, dark plum and ripe dark cherry flesh." - Cameron Douglas
“‘They say the greatest wines come from the middle of the slope’, note the producers of this lovely Bendigo red. Seductively perfumed, it is deeply coloured and mouth filling, with highly concentrated, plummy, spicy, nutty flavours, complex, rich, savoury and smooth." - Michael Cooper 5 stars
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Summer is a great time to be enjoying delicious wines either at home with friends or away at the bach. This 6 pack of classic summer wines have been scored 5 stars by the critics in the know.
The pack includes 2 x 2020 3rd Rock Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, 2 x 2018 3rd Rock Marlborough Pinot Gris, and 2 x 2020 Orchard Vineyard Pinot Rose. For January we are offering a 15% discount off the normal retail price.
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This Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc with fruit from the Wairau Valley expresses herbaceous, gooseberry aromas & ripe tropical fruit flavours.
"Fresh and exuberant, the wine shows grapefruit, Gala apple, nectarine and lime zest aromas on the nose, followed by a vibrant palate that's filled with youthful fruit intensity. It's texturally appealing with a persistent crisp finish." - Sam Kim
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This Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc with fruit from the Wairau Valley expresses herbaceous, gooseberry aromas & ripe tropical fruit flavours.
"This ripely scented wine was estate-grown at Rapaura, hand-picked and fermented in stainless steel tanks and a seasoned oak cuve. Full-bodied, it has good concentration of lively, tropical fruit flavours, a touch of complexity, balanced acidity and a dry finish." - Winestate
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A lovely aroma of freshly baked pears with vanilla custard welcomes you. You are then met with a generous, plush & silky smooth palate that moves slowly to reveal subtle stone fruit characters.
"Certified organic, this estate-grown wine is fleshy and full-bodied, with good complexity and a slightly creamy texture. Still unfolding, it is vibrantly fruity, with strong, ripe, stonefruit flavours to the fore, balanced acidity and a dryish, long finish." - Michael Cooper
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This Chardonnay shows aromas of white peach, lemon curd and soft walnut aromas on the nose.
This Chardonnay shows aromas of white peach, lemon curd and soft walnut aromas on the nose. The palate fills with golden stone fruit and a touch of green tea, guided by a persistent line of acidity. A complex yet elegant mid-palate extends to a lengthy finish.
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Powerful aromas of red fruit, dark plums and cocoa. The ripe fruit notes are carried through to this punchy, vibrant palate. Sour cherries hit the back of the palate with chewy tannins on the finish
This 2016 Pinot Noir has powerful aromas of red fruit, dark plums and cocoa. The ripe fruit notes are carried through to this punchy, vibrant palate. Sour cherries hit the back of the palate whilst chewy tannins give a satisfying finish.
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This Grüner Veltline has a complex bouuet of pear drops and kaffir lime with a soft palate of citrus, lemon sherbet and white pepper characters finishing with a crisp acidity.
This Grüner Veltliner has a complex bouquet of pear drops and kaffir lime with a soft palate of citrus, lemon sherbet and white pepper characters finishing with a crisp acidity.
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A powerful nose is balanced with a salty minerality in this 2017 Pinot Blanc. Almond meal & ripe pear are the dominating flavours with a sharp, linear acidity.
A powerful nose is balanced with a salty minerality in this 2017 Pinot Blanc. Almond meal & ripe pear are the dominating flavours with a sharp, linear acidity.
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Rich and opulent with autumn floral and fruit aromas. The palate has a textual mouthfeel with a fresh acidity on the finish. These elements combine to give fantastic ageing potential
A rich and opulent Pinot Gris that displays autumn floral and fruit aromas. The palate has a textual mouthfeel with a fresh acidity on the finish. All these elements combine to give fantastic ageing potential.
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This is a bright and vibrant, sweetly fruited oak-influenced Sauvignon Blanc with gooseberry, stonefruit and green bean flavours on a smooth, refreshing palate with crisp acidity and a long finish.
The appearance is a bright straw-yellow colour with slight green hues. The nose has a complex bouquet of gooseberries, fresh herbs, snow peas and kaffir lime with subtle nutty nuances. This is a bright and vibrant, sweetly fruited oak-influenced Sauvignon Blanc with gooseberry, and stone fruit.
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This Chardonnay has an intriguing bouquet of honey, nougat & nectarine with unique and distinctive flavours of vanilla bean, lemon curd and a little crème brûlée on the palate.
This Chardonnay has an intriguing bouquet of honey, nougat & nectarine with unique and distinctive flavours of vanilla bean, lemon curd and a little crème brûlée on the palate.
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This full bodied Pinot Gris has a concentrated palate with stong flavours of peach and spice. A touch of tannin comes in leaving this wine with a serious finish but packed with personality.
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Delightful salmon pink colour, this Rosé is made from Pinot Noir grapes exhibiting cherry & strawberry notes made in a dry style with a refreshingly crisp finish.
"Bright pink, this full-bodied wine was made from Pinot Noir, hand-picked at Rapaura and briefly lees-aged. Showing strong personality, it has abundant peach, strawberry and spice flavours, fresh and lively, and a crisp, dry, lasting finish. Certified organic." - Winestate
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"From their Bendigo vineyards this chosen rows and rare bottling has distinctive, ripe and concentrated aromas of dried raspberry, dark plum and ripe dark cherry flesh." - Cameron Douglas
5 stars - Sam Kim with Wine Orbit, Michael Cooper, & Bob Campbell, 95 points - Cameron Douglas MS.
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This wine is Summer in a bottle with delicate floral aromas & a hint of wild berries on the nose. Then strawberries & cream come through on the palate before moving to more complex doughy flavours.
"Beautifully fragrant and instantly appealing, the bouquet shows strawberry, rockmelon, lemon pith and lovely yeasty characters, leading to a delightfully elegant palate that’s finely textured and persistent. It’s mouthfilling and fleshy, making it highly enjoyable." - Sam Kim
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SPECIAL PRICE (rrp $150):This is a powerful wine. Dark plums, boysenberry & spice aromas on the nose while the palate has a fine structure of chalky tannins, ripe concentrated fruit & linear movement.
Review pending
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SPECIAL PRICE (rrp $99): Ripe dark cherry & plum aromas with hints of Central Otago wild herbs. The palate is concentrated yet beautifully balanced with silky fine grained tannins providing agebility.
Reviews pending
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