Matua Valley HAWKE'S BAY Sauvignon Blanc NZ

Pleasant aromas of integrated oak and ripe black currants dominate the entry into this fine Merlot. The palate consists of black cherry and blueberry flavours with a spicy edge. The finish is soft and rich with grainy tanning and a layer of spicy oak, which lingers subtly. The fruit selected to produce this fine Merlot was grown in the Hawkes Bay region, on the East coast of New Zealand. The Bullrush vineyard is situated in the red metals triangle area, which is renown for its red metal soils and production of high quality red wine varieties. The vineyard uses vertical shoot positioned trellis on which to train the vines and these are pruned to maintain a production of three to four tonnes per acre. Leaf removal in the fruit band to expose the grapes to sunlight and free flow of air has been an important factor in maximising flavour development. Matua Valley Wines began as a small, family-run winery in West Auckland, New Zealand, in 1973. In the next few years, winemakers Ross and Bill Spence quickly gained a reputation for innovative, award-winning New Zealand wines (12 x 75 cl)

Enticingly rich aromas of currant and plum are overlaid with vanilla and a spicy cedar hint. A bold and intense structure has focused flavours of plum and dried currant, with a firm tannin finish. The merlot and cabernet sauvignon fruit used to produce this wine was grown in the Hawkes Bay region on the East Coast of the North Island. This region is renown for the production of full-bodied red wines and is recognised as one of the warmest viticultural regions in New Zealand. The Matheson vineyard has gravely distinctive red metal soils that contribute to the development of exceptional varietal flavour. The vines are trained on traditional vertical shoot positioned trellis and are cane pruned. Crops are controlled to less than three tones per acre and fruit band leaf removal is undertaken, exposing the clusters to sunlight to assist development of colour and flavours as well as allowing the free flow of air through the vine. (6 x 75 cl)

A very aromatic and ripely fruited wine. Stonefruit, pineapples,passionfruit and citrus flavours marry together on the nose and palate of this Hawkes Bay wine. The wine is dry but concentrated with a long finish. (12 x 75 cl)

A very aromatic and ripely fruited wine. Stonefruit, pineapples,passionfruit and citrus flavours marry together on the nose and palate of this Hawkes Bay wine. The wine is dry but concentrated with a long finish. (12 x 37.5 cl)

A series of highly popular wines for everyday consumption, they have been made to exhibit unique regional characters this blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot is displaying integrated aromas of plum, berries and oak. The generous palate has a core of ripe rich berry fruits with medium soft tannins and a lingering spicy fruity aftertaste. Grown in New Zealand’s North Island region of Hawkes Bay, and recognised as New Zealand’s warmest grape growing region the harvest was undertaken later to develop mature and ripe fruit that exhibited good varietal flavours. Matua Valley Wines began as a small, family-run winery in West Auckland, New Zealand, in 1973. In the next few years, winemakers Ross and Bill Spence quickly gained a reputation for innovative, award-winning New Zealand wines (6 x 75 cl)

A deep red wine with a ripe and complex bouquet of berry fruits and oak character. The plumpness of the Merlot is complimented by the perfume and front palate sweetness of the Cabernet (12 x 75 cl)

Hawke's Bay Estate UNOAKED Chardonnay Hawkes Bay NZ from New Zealand, Hawke's Bay by Hawke's Bay Estate (12 x 75 cl)

Situated in the Gimblett Road area of Hawkes Bay Region the 'hot' new area for Chardonnay and Merlot. The Thornbury vineyard is located in the rain shadow of Roy's Hill. Rocky, free draining soil, low yield with a warm and diy climate. The stunning wines are made by the award winning winemaker, Steve Bird (12 x 75 cl)

A rich and weighty wine showing evidence of very ripe fruit. Flavours of citrus and pineapple are overlaid with a subtle oak and nutty complexity from barrel fermentation and lees ageing. Long and complex, this wine will develop with careful cellaring. (12 x 75 cl)