Organic

2008 Millton Te Arai Vineyard Chenin Blanc

2009 Millton Opou Vineyard Chardonnay

2010 Millton Shotberry Chardonnay

Warm, vinous aromas of white peach and pear with a tang of lemon curd and a hint of musk; the wine has a fleshy mouth-feel, the hint of creaminess adding subtle complexity. A glass of Gisborne Sunshine!

2010 Millton Opou Vineyard Riesling

Great riesling buying from one of N.Z's best. "Typically fine scented, with rich, lemony, often honeyed flavours, this is the country's northernmost fine quality riesling. Grown in Gisborne ( some of the vines are 24 years old , it is gently sweet, in a softer, typically less racy style than the classic Marlborough wines. The grapes are grown organically in the Opou vineyard at Manutuke and are hand-harvested."

2009 L'Oratorie St Martin Cotes du Rhone Cairanne Reserve

This is one of those true gems of the Cotes du Rhone and unfortunately we only get allocated a very small parcel of it. "Domain de l'Oratoire St-Martin is one of the Southern Rhone Valley's most conspicuous overachievers, making wines that are far above their humble appellations. All of their wines go into the bottle with no filtration and only a light fining. This is the type of estate that brings smiles to consumers who happen upon their wines. They are reasonably priced and qualitatively equivalent to wines selling at two or three times the price. This outstanding estate has been making fine wines for nearly as long as I have been writing The Wine Advocate. " R.Parker. The latest tasting note we have is from the 07 vintage which is similar in style to the 09 "The 2007 Cotes du Rhone-Villages Cairanne Reserve des Seigneurs is a blend of 60% Grenache, 30% Mourvedre, and 10% Syrah. It is a soft, plump, fleshy offering displaying succulent black cherry and fig-like fruit, surprising precociousness, and a lovely, textured, full-bodied, mouthfeel. Another classic bargain from the southern Rhone, this Provencal red can be enjoyed over the next 5-7 years." 90/100 Parker

2009 L'Oratorie St Martin Cairainne Prestige

"This is one of the most highly respected estates in the Cotes du Rhone. Almost every insider speaks of l’Oratoire Saint-Martin, run by Frederic and Francois Alary, as an example of a perfectly managed, impeccably manicured vineyard as well as meticulous winemaking." R.Parker. "Similarly styled, the dark ruby/plum/purple-colored 2009 Cotes du Rhone-Villages Cairanne Cuvee Prestige offers aromas of figs, roasted Provencal herbs, forest floor, black cherries and black currants.89/100 Parker Probably the reference point for high quality Cairanne, this excellent estate has received many fine reviews from me in the past."

2010 Vynfields Martinborough Pinot Noir

Fully certified organic this is a boutique single vineyard winery on the free draining alluvial gravels of the Martinborough Terrace (adjoining vineyards owned by Ata Rangi, Dry River, Martinborough Vineyards, and Palliser Estate). "This boutique producer has quietly been producing some distinctive wines, all organically grown on the Martinborough Terrace. There is an endearing brambly, funky quality to this new release, with a side order of Martinborough spice." Excellent Martinborough pinot at a snip.

2009 Autard Cotes du Rhone

Jean Paul Autard has run his family estate since the age of 17. The terroir at the Domaine Paul Autard is made up for the most part of sand and rounded shingles. It is situated between Courthezon and Chateauneuf du Pape. Using neither insecticides nor chemical fertillizers, Jean-paul Autard has an attitude resolutely turned towards a respect for balance in nature and biodiversity. The vines vary from 40 to 95 years old and the main grape varieties are Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, Mourvedre, and Muscardin for the reds.

2010 Seresin Marlborough Sauvignon

"One of the regions most sophisticated, subtle and satisfying Sauvignons." M.Cooper. Seresin use indigenous yeast, barrel-fermentation, and extended lees contact to contribute complexity, texture, and integration.

2009 Altano Tinto

A blend of Touriga Franca and Tinta Roriz from Portugal, where some amazingly great reds are coming from their indigenous grape varieties. The world renowned Symington family ( owners of Grahams and Dows port ) produce this wine from their magnificant organically farmed vineyard sites along the Duoro River. This was a bit star last time we brought this in and bang for your buck its superb. From vineyards over 25 yrs old."Intensely aromatic,with powerful aromas of plums and raspberries,combined with layers of lifted floral scents,and finishing with a vanilla spice. Full bodied with an excellent fleshy palate packed with flavours of blackberry and hints of fresh herbssuch as mint and spicy cinnamon notes. The fine acidity and firm tannic backbone leads to a long finish." Charles Symington