Chardonnay

2007 Bond Road Chardonnay, Hollick Estate A very fine offering with far more class and finesse than one often thinks of for an Aussie Chardonnay. White peach, fig and honeydew melon with toasted almonds and butterscotch. This richness is balanced by well poised acidity and a fresh, uplifting... read more..

2008 Murphy’s Chardonnay, Trentham Estate Full, ripe but fresh white packed with fresh peach, apricot and pineapple fruit. A glassful of Aussie sunshine.... read more..

2007 Santenay Blanc ’Clos des Champs Carafe’, Dom. Olivier A lovely example of village level white burgundy. Lemon curd and ripe apple fruit, gentle minerality – a wonderful fish match.... read more..

2007 Bourgogne Chardonnay, Domaine Olivier Clean, ripe and elegant – very stylish indeed, and a beautiful vintage for white burgundy.... read more..

2008 Stellenbosch Chardonnay, Rustenberg 2007 Chardonnay This really epitomises all that’s best in South African Chardonnay - near perfect harmony between ripe and complex New World ripe fruit aromas pineapple, guava, judicious and integrated oak, and crisp, European style balancing minera... read more..

2008 Petit Chablis, Dom. Chevallier Petit Chablis is normally slightly lighter in style than Chablis but this a touch broader than one might expect. Classic stony Chablis flavours with crisp Granny Smith apple fruit.... read more..

NV Lovely Bubbly Sparkling Selection The ideal celebratory selection, featuring a fine fizz for every occasion - from Champagne to fresh Prosecco, and our favourite party poppers from Charles Pelletier.
Contains the following:
2 x NV Champagne Carte Blanche, Bauget-Jouette... read more..

NV Champagne Brut Reserve White Foil, Pol Roger Pol`s non-vintage remains a benchmark for consistency, quality and longevity. It remains the choice grande marque of those in the know, containing a high percentage of reserve wines which give this non-vintage more complexity and depth than most othe... read more..

2000 Vintage Brut, Pol Roger Add some tru luxury to your life! Only made in ‘vintage’ years when the quality is considered good enough, in many ways vintage champagnes are the truest expression of vineyard and grape, and Pol are more selective than many. 60% Pinot Noir, 40% Char... read more..

2008 Chardonnay, Terres Rousses This is what the Languedoc does best; a lovely combination of ‘classic’ French gentle almond nuttiness, floral aromas and minerality combined with warmer climate peach and fresh pineapple fruit. Ripe but balanced – what’s not to like?... read more..

2009 Colombard / Chardonnay, Terres Rousses This white really stood out in our tasting; the Colombard grape rarely sets the pulse racing, but it works beautifully here in combination with the peachy Chardonnay, adding a fresh, lemony thread. Fresh melon with a hint of lime marmalade; a lovely ... read more..

2007 Estate Chardonnay, Kumeu River A delightful glass of Chardonnay - hints apple, kiwi (of course!), good ripeness and minerality.
‘Bright, tangy and elegant, this vibrant wine has grapefruit and pineapple flavors at the fore, picking up apple and spice as the finish lingers e... read more..

2008 Macon-Loche ’Les Longues Terres’, Marcel Couturier 70 year-old Chardonnay vines in here! Fresh, fragrant nose, stone fruits, touch floral. Minerally and creamy texture, perfect harmony – very good acidity and long, clean finish. This is, in theory, a Mâconnais-Villages, but it punches well above it... read more..

2008 Pouilly-Fuisse ’Aux Scelles’, Marcel Couturier This is one of the finest Pouilly-Fuissés I remember tasting. It is the purity and depth that just bowls me over. The youthful colour, greeny gold (almost Grand Cru Chablis like), the nose is a little closed but quite zesty, minerally – no new oak.... read more..

2007 Pouilly-Fuisse, Marcel Couturier This is one of the finest Pouilly-Fuissés I remember tasting. It is the purity and depth that just bowls me over. The youthful colour, greeny gold (almost Grand Cru Chablis like), the nose is a little closed but quite zesty, minerally – no new oak.... read more..

2008 Pouilly-Loche Vieilles Vignes, Marcel Couturier From 85 year-old vines. Hints of grassiness on the nose, minerally, ripe stone fruits. Good weight in the palate, creamy, ripe orchard fruits; good acidity. Medium-long, balanced finish. Excellent food wine; good roast chicken for example.... read more..

2008 Chablis 1er Cru Montmains, Domaine Chevallier The rather special 1er Cru Montmains is given a little time in a combination of new and old oak just to allow the extra layers and complexity to develop. Stocks of this wine are limited but I would recommend anyone who hasn’t tried a Chablis for a wh... read more..

2008 Chablis Cuvee Prestige, Domaine Chevallier A blend of the Chevallier brothers` finest vineyerd parcels; Premier Cru in all but name. Lovely poise, raciness, with good rich apple fruit beneath.
‘Bracing appley nose, stony. Full-bodied, with considerable weight, power, spiciness and a bi... read more..

2008 Terlaner Classico, Cantina Terlano Fascinating blend of 60% Pinot Bianco, 30% Chardonnay and 10% Sauvignon Blanc. Sounds unusual, but works brilliantly as an aromatic, tropical fruit-scented blend. Real complexity, and a long, dry finish.... read more..

Languedoc Dream 6 - Terres Rousses Selection Contains the following from the delicious Terres Rousses range:
2008 Merlot/Syrah
Yannick and the team have really captured the enticing damson and cherry Merlot fruit on the nose, with that faint ‘earthiness’, then Syrah shines through... read more..

Languedoc Dream 8 - Terres Rousses Selection Contains the following from the delicious Terres Rousses range:
2008 Sauvignon Blanc
This is a delicious, racy glass packed with Granny Smith apple, crunchy pear and good ‘stony’ mineral notes underneath. Perfect with fresh seafood, gri... read more..