You'll be on the edge of your seat with up to 40% savings on these Martinborough, and Gimblett Gravel wines. Today we are also featuring a line up of Californian Zinfandels for the cellar, and you can also check out the fun had at our recent French Cellar Dinner.
Don't forget to see what other SPECIAL OFFERS we have in store for you this month, as well as some TOP RECOMMENDATIONS from our staff.
LAST WEEK'S
TOP 10 WINES
1. Te Kairanga Merlot Cabernet Malbec 2008
2. Whero Sauvignon Blanc 2009
3. Artero Tempranillo 2009
4. Amisfield Pinot Noir 2007
5. Bleasdale Birdscarer VFG Shiraz 2009
6. Metala Cabernet Shiraz 2008
7. Legado Munoz Garnacha 2008
8. wineuncovered Gisborne Chardonnay 2008
9. Colle Cavalieri Montepulciano 2008
10. Johnny Q Shiraz 2008
ON THE EDGE OF YOUR SEAT SAVINGS
Two lovely white wines from Martinborough producer, Escarpment, at a price to put you over the edge. Stock up with an EDGE OF YOUR SEAT DOZEN (featuring six bottles of each of these wines) for $166.80.
ESCARPMENT THE EDGE MARTINBOROUGH
PINOT GRIS 2009
Elsewhere $23.65
Save Over 40%
Lovely aromatics of pear and floral notes. Made in an off-dry style. Excellent fruit weight with ripe pear, peach and white peach flavours. Drink now and over the next couple of years. Fantastic value
$14.90 per bottle
$13.90 case buy
ESCARPMENT THE EDGE
MARTINBOROUGH
SAUVIGNON BLANC 2009
Elsewhere $22.90
Save Over 35%
An absolutely delicious example of ripe Sauvignon Blanc. Flavours of passionfruit, ripe peach and blackcurrant flavours combine with fresh, balancing acidity to make this a thoroughly enjoyable Savvie.
$14.90 per bottle
$13.90 case buy
SQUAWK LIKE A MAGPIE AT THESE PRICES
The Gimblett Gravels area of Hawke's Bay is synonymous with the production of world-renowned wines, including the award winning Squawking Magpie. Grab a SQUAWKING MAGPIE 6-PACK featuring 3 bottles of each of these two wines for $151.00.
SQUAWKING MAGPIE CHARDONNAY 2006
Elsewhere $39.90
Save over 40%
In our 2009 annual Chardonnay promotion, this was THE top scoring wine in the entire tasting.
Even at 4 years of age, this is still a remarkably fresh Chardonnay, with a complex array of citrus, hazelnut and hint of butterscotch. Full bodied, yet elegant.
$23.90 per bottle
$22.50 case buy
SQUAWKING MAGPIE THE
STONED CROW SYRAH 2007
Elsewhere $41.90
Save over 30%
5 Stars & Top Equal Wine - 2009 Winestate Magazine Greatest Syrah Challenge
This is a superb, single vineyard, Syrah from the outstanding 2007 vintage. Plenty of toasty oak characters, intense ripe fruit flavours and a hint of pepper on the finish. A full bodied wine with firm, yet rounded tannins.
$29.90 per bottle
$27.90 case buy
COMPLETELY ZINFUL
Zinfandel is to California, what Shiraz is to South Australia, and if you love full bodied reds, these wines are for you. This year marks the 50th anniversary for California producer Ridge, and we are celebrating with the release of three new Zinfandel vintages.
Grab yourself a RIDGE ZINFUL 6-PACK (featuring 2 bottles of each of these wines) for $340.00. One to drink now, and one to cellar!
RIDGE PASO ROBLES 2007
91 Points - Wine Spectator
100% Zinfandel. Fresh baked cherry pie, candied plum, sundried cherries, ripe bramble fruit, with a creamy texture. "Lively wild raspberry and spicy dill aromas open to crisp, layered and supple stewed plum, licorice and coconut-tinged oak flavours" Wine Spectator.
$55.90 per bottle
RIDGE LYTTON SPRINGS 2008
91-93 Points - Wine Advocate
A blend of 74% Zinfandel, 21% Petite Sirah, 5% Carignane. "... deep ruby/purple colour and good acidity ... firmer, more restrained overall personality" Robert Parker, Wine Advocate.
$63.90 per bottle
RIDGE GEYSERVILLE 2008
90-92 Points - Wine Advocate
A blend of 72% Zinfandel, 20% Carignane, 18% Petite Sirah, 2% Mataro. Full bodied, firm acidity, and plush tannins with great depth and complexity. "... blue and black fruits, pepper, and incense" - Robert Parker, Wine Advocate.
$63.90 per bottle
LAVENDER, SUNFLOWERS ... & THE CAN CAN
We recently held our Annual French Cellar Dinner featuring five courses of French cuisine, matched with fabulous French wine. Guests were entertained by Tauranga singer, Jan Beets.
Salivate over the menu, discover the wines and view the photos of the evening.
IN CASE YOU CAN'T DECIDE?
Try one of our 6 or 12 bottle packs of wine. Available at a variety of price points.
MARTINBOROUGH VINEYARD
WINE TASTING
Wednesday 28th July
6:00pm
$20.00 per person
Join Winemaker, Paul Mason of Martinborough Vineyard as he presents a selection of their wines in this structured tasting.
To book your tickets call +64 7 378 5704 or email
info@sceniccellars.co.nzFORTIFIED
WINE TASTING
Friday 20th August
6:00pm
$35.00 per person
Enjoy a structured educational tasting of fortified wines including; Port, Sherry, Madeira and Muscat.
To book your tickets call +64 7 378 5704 or email
info@sceniccellars.co.nz
