75 products

Quaffers - under $15

    • 94
    • Hot Item
    2023 Babich Sauvignon Blanc
    Marlborough, NEW ZEALAND
    $14. 99
    Bottle
    $179.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2023-2025)
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    A classically styled Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc that regularly vies for New Zealand’s best value Sauvvy B. Brilliant water like colour with a faint tinge of green around the outskirts. Pungent herbaceous gooseberry and passionfruit aromas leap out of the glass trailed by some green apple, grassy asparagus and mineral notes. Super scrumptious passionfruit and ripe gooseberry fruits are delivered with abundant power and concentration. Green apple, herbaceous grassy characters and zingy minerals linger underneath. Excellent volume finishing dry with racy acidity and a long moreish aftertaste. Difficult to imagine better bang for your buck than this.
    Drink over the next 1-2 years.
    Alc. 12.5%

    • 93
    • Reduced
    2020 Rocca Soave
    Soave, ITALY
    Reduced from $13.99
    $12. 99
    Bottle
    $155.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now (2022)
    ABV: 12%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Brilliant water like colour with a faint tinge of green around the outskirts. Aromas of pear, lime and apple are accompanied by some fresh herb and wet stone notes. Beautifully rounded in the mouth with a slippery textural feel, the palate features pear, lime and green apple fruits over a stony  backdrop. Lively acidity finishing dry and fresh with a delicious aftertaste.
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    Alc. 12%

    • 94
    2019 Allan Scott Pinot Gris
    Marlborough, NEW ZEALAND
    $12. 99
    Bottle
    $155.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now (2020)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin

    With over 40 years in the wine business nobody has more experience growing grapes in Marlborough than Allan Scott. He has helped planted some of the region’s most famous vineyards and in 1990 launched his own brand, Allan Scott wines.

    A rich, lusciously textured Pinot Gris that delivers terrific value.

    Brilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Pronounced ripe pear, red apple, honeycomb and musk aromas are followed by subtle spicy cinnamon notes. Luscious, rich ripe pear, apple and honeycomb flavours show terrific intensity with notions of musk and subtle spice completing the picture. Finishes off dry with fresh balanced acidity and a deliciously fruity aftertaste.
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    Alc. 13%

    • 93
    2018 Allegrini Corte Giara Pinot Grigio
    Venezie, ITALY
    $14. 99
    Bottle
    $179.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now (2019)
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    The Corte Giara range is an offspring of the famous Allegrini family in the Valpoliccella region. Together with a few select winegrowers, they created a concept centred around modern and eclectic wines, representing great value for money, with international varietals through to Amarone, Reciotos and other classic wines of the Veneto region.

    A delicious everyday quaffing Italian Pinot Grigio.

    Brilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Delightful aromatics of pear and red apple tinged with hints of musk evolve from the glass followed by some light citrus and stony mineral notes. Delicious pear and red apple flavours glide across the palate with a slippery feel underpinned by lime, wet stone and subtle spice. Finishes dry and brisk with a medium to long aftertaste that’s quite moreish.
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    Alc. 12.5%

    • 93
    2016 Allegrini Corte Giara Pinot Grigio
    Venezie, ITALY
    $14. 99
    Bottle
    $179.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2017-2019)
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Brilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Aromas of pear and dried apples move into some citrus notes with an overlay of dried honey and a faint spicy nuttiness to finish things off. Beautifully rounded mouthfeel with flavours of pears, apples and subtle dried honey to the fore followed by a dash of spicy citrus to freshen things up on the dry finish. Well balanced acidity with an aftertaste of fresh pears, apples, citrus, subtle dried honey and spice. A delightful, easy drinking Pinot Grigio perfect for summer.
    Drink over the next 1-2 years.
    Alc 12.5%

    • 93
    2016 Aresti Espiritu de Chile Sauvignon Blanc
    Central Valley, CHILE
    $14. 99
    Bottle
    $179.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now (2017)
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Brilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Zesty ripe gooseberry and citrus aromas are intermixed with asparagus and herbaceous grassy notes. On the palate flavours of herbaceous gooseberries play off against some passionfruit and citrus followed by grassy asparagus characters. Dry crisp finish with an aftertaste of herbaceous gooseberries, citrus and grassy asparagus.
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    Alc 12.5%

    • 93
    2020 Babich Sauvignon Blanc
    Marlborough, NEW ZEALAND
    $13. 99
    Bottle
    $167.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now (2021)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin
    Babich's entry level Sauvignon Blanc delivers superb flavour intensity at a terrific everyday drinking price. Brilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Intense herbaceous gooseberry, zingy passionfruit and citrus aromas leap out of the glass followed by some subtle grassy asparagus notes. Mouth watering flavours of passionfruit and ripe gooseberries show excellent concentration backed by a line of snappy acidity. Citrus and grassy asparagus characters drift onto the long zesty finish. Fantastic value.
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    Alc. 13%
    • 93
    2015 Babich Sauvignon Blanc
    Marlborough, NEW ZEALAND
    $13. 99
    Bottle
    $167.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now (2016)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Brilliant very pale straw colour with a faint tinge of green around the outskirts and a watery hue. Lifted passionfruit aromas dominate the nose with tropical fruits, subtle green apple and citrus also chipping in. The palate is filled with passionfruit and ripe tropical fruit flavours followed by some citrus and a light herbaceousness. Clean crisp finish with an aftertaste of passionfruit, tropical fruits, citrus and subtle herbaceous characters.
    Drink now.
    Alc 13%

    • 93
    2016 Babich Sauvignon Blanc
    Marlborough, NEW ZEALAND
    $13. 99
    Bottle
    $167.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now (2017)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin

    This is a classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc produced in a ripe fruit driven style that delivers great everyday drinking value. Brilliant water like colour with a faint greenish tinge on the edges. Pronounced passionfruit aromatics leap out of the glass with green apple, citrus and subtle herbaceous grassy characters also present. Zingy passionfruit, green apple and fresh lime flavours prevail over some herbaceous grassy characters on the crisp dry finish. Aftertaste of passionfruit, green apple, limes and herbaceous grassy characters.
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    Alc 13%

    • 93
    2014 Babich Sauvignon Blanc
    Marlborough, NEW ZEALAND
    $13. 99
    Bottle
    $167.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now (2014)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin
    Brilliant water like colour with the faintest of greenish tinges around the edges and a watery hue. The nose displays tropical fruit and ripe gooseberry top notes followed by some green apple and citrus. The palate features generous fruity flavours of passionfruit, green apple and citrus with a refreshing crisp acid finish. Aftertaste of passionfruit and citrus.
    Drink now.
    Alc 13%
    • 91
    2017 Babich Sauvignon Blanc
    Marlborough, NEW ZEALAND
    $13. 99
    Bottle
    $167.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now (2018)
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Brilliant water like colour with a faint tinge of green to the outskirts. Pronounced aromatics of passionfruit, ripe gooseberry and citrus rise from the glass with subtle herbaceous grassy end notes. Light in body with a zesty feel the palate has flavours of ripe gooseberries tinged with traces of passionfruit followed by citrus and some herbaceous grassy characters on the dry finish. Refreshing acidity with an aftertaste of ripe gooseberries, citrus and herbaceous grassy characters.
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    Alc. 12.5%

    • 92
    2018 Babich Sauvignon Blanc
    Marlborough, NEW ZEALAND
    $13. 99
    Bottle
    $167.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now (2019)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin

    A classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc loaded with tropical fruits. Brilliant water like colour with a slight tinge of green around the outskirts. Lifted tropical fruit aromas mix with ripe gooseberries and green apple followed by some light herbaceous grassy end notes. Vibrant flavours of ripe gooseberries and tropical fruits have good intensity with elements of lime and subtle herbaceous characters also present. Dry crisp finish with a medium to long aftertaste.
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    Alc. 13%

    • 91
    2019 Banfi Le Rime Pinot Grigio
    Tuscany, ITALY
    $14. 99
    Bottle
    $179.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now (2021)
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Stelvin
    Brilliant water like core with a faint tinge of green around the outskirts. Aromas of pear and green apple mix with light dried honey and citrusy mineral notes. Vibrant fresh pear and red apple fruits are well rounded yet sculptured by crisp acidity. Some subtle dried honey and citrus elements ensue on the refreshing aftertaste. Excellent value.
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    Alc. 12.5%
    • 92
    2014 Black Cottage Sauvignon Blanc
    Marlborough, NEW ZEALAND
    $14. 99
    Bottle
    $179.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: 1 - 2 Years (2015-2016)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin
    Brilliant water like colour with a very faint tinge of green around the edges and a watery hue. Aromas of passionfruit lead the charge on the nose followed by some ripe gooseberries and citrus with a hint of herbaceousness as an end note. Vibrant passionfruit flavours dominate the palate over green apple, citrus and light mineral characters. Crunchy acidity with an aftertaste of passionfruit, citrus and light mineral.
    Drink over the next 1-2 years.
    Alc 13%
    • 94
    • Nick's Import
    2015 Blick's Lane Sauvignon Blanc
    Marlborough, NEW ZEALAND
    $13. 99
    Bottle
    $167.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2015-2017)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    You’d be hard pressed finding better value in Kiwi Sauvignon Blanc than this

    Brilliant water like colour with a faint greenish tinge around the edges and a watery hue. Pronounced passionfruit and ripe gooseberry aromas jump out of the glass with herbaceous grassy characters, citrus and a faint whiff of capsicum also present. Crisp and refreshing with good concentration the palate is generously flavoured with passionfruit and herbaceous gooseberries over some citrus and faint capsicum. Zesty acid finish with a long aftertaste of passionfruit, ripe gooseberry, herbaceous characters and punchy citrus.
    Drink over next 2 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

    • 93
    2020 Blicks Lane Sauvignon Blanc
    Marlborough, NEW ZEALAND
    $14. 99
    Bottle
    $179.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now (2021)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin
    Now certified organic this new release of Blicks Lane also comes packaged with a smart new look. First planted in 1996 the Blicks Lane vineyard lies in the acclaimed Rapaura sub-region of the Wairau Valley.
    Bright pale straw colour with greenish tinged edges and a watery hue. Pungent herbaceous grassy top notes mix with gooseberry, passionfruit and asparagus scents. Intense passionfruit and ripe gooseberry flavours overlay zingy citrus, herbaceous grassy characters and flinty minerals. Finishes dry with crisp acidity and a long mouth watering aftertaste.
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    Alc. 13%
    • 93
    2016 Blicks Lane Sauvignon Blanc
    Marlborough, NEW ZEALAND
    $13. 99
    Bottle
    $167.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2017-2019)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Brilliant pale straw colour with tinges of green around the outskirts and a watery hue. Zesty passionfruit and citrus aromas lead the charge on the nose followed by some green apple with a herbaceous grassy overlay. Ripe gooseberry, citrus and green apple flavours fill the palate with infusions of fresh asparagus and herbaceous grassy characters also making their presence felt. Good crisp acidity on the finish showing excellent length and concluding with a long herbaceous gooseberry, citrus and grassy asparagus aftertaste. A great value savvy.
    Drink over next 1-2 years.
    Alc 13.5%

    • 92
    • Nick's Import
    2017 Blicks Lane Sauvignon Blanc
    Marlborough, NEW ZEALAND
    $13. 99
    Bottle
    $167.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2017-2019)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Brilliant water like colour with a light greenish tinge around the outskirts. Lifted passionfruit and zesty citrus aromas are followed by herbaceous gooseberries, a subtle grassiness and flinty mineral. Light with a zingy feel the palate features a refreshing flavour profile of passionfruit, tangy citrus and herbaceous gooseberries which sit over a flinty mineral infused finish. Fresh crunchy acidity with an aftertaste of light passionfruit, citrus, herbaceous gooseberries and flinty mineral. A light zippy Sauvignon Blanc.
    Drink over the next 1-2 years.
    Alc. 13%

    • 92
    2018 Blicks Lane Sauvignon Blanc
    Marlborough, NEW ZEALAND
    $13. 99
    Bottle
    $167.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2018-2020)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Now certified organic this new release of Blicks Lane also comes packaged with a smart new look. First planted in 1996 the Blicks Lane vineyard lies in the acclaimed Rapaura sub-region of the Wairau Valley.

    Brilliant water like colour with a faint tinge of green around the outskirts. Aromas of herbaceous gooseberries intermix with passionfruit, green apple and lime followed by some grassy herb like end notes. Light, fresh and elegant with a zippy feel the palate has a mix of herbaceous gooseberry, light passionfruit and lime flavours over some grassy minerality. Dry, crisp finish with an aftertaste of passionfruit, herbaceous gooseberries, lime, grassy characters and mineral.
    Drink over the next 1-2 years.
    Alc. 13%

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    • Nick's Import
    2014 Caliterra Tributo Sauvignon Blanc
    Leyda, CHILE
    $14. 99
    Bottle
    $179.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now (2015)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Exceeding all expectations this Sauvignon Blanc well and truly over delivers for its price point.

    Brilliant very pale straw colour with a faint greenish tinge around the edges and a watery hue. Intense aromas of gooseberry and passionfruit with a distinctive and equally powerful overlay of grassy herbaceous characters and fresh asparagus are followed by capsicum end notes. Superb flavour concentration featuring mouthfilling herbaceous grassy characters, fresh asparagus, citrus and capsicum. Clean crisp dry finish with a long conclusion of herbaceous gooseberry, grassy asparagus like characters and capsicum.
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    Alc 13%

    • 92
    • Nick's Import
    2015 Caliterra Reserva Chardonnay
    Casablanca Valley, CHILE
    $10. 99
    Bottle
    $131.88 Dozen
    Cellar: 1 - 2 Years (2017-2018)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    This entry level, predominately unoaked Chardonnay was matured in 90% stainless steel with the other 10% seeing 4 months in older oak barrels.

    Brilliant water like colour with a greenish tinge around the edges and a watery hue. Nosing reveals aromas of ripe peaches, tropical fruits, melon and lightly spiced apricot end notes. The palate possesses excellent fruit intensity with flavours of ripe peaches, melon and subtle apricots followed by some spice on the finish. Aftertaste of ripe peach, apricot, melon and spice.
    Drink over the next 1-2 years.
    Alc 13.5%

    • 91
    • Nick's Import
    2014 Caliterra Reserva Chardonnay
    Casablanca Valley, CHILE
    $10. 99
    Bottle
    $131.88 Dozen
    Cellar: 2 - 3 Years (2017-2018)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Brilliant very pale straw colour with a faint tinge of green around the outskirts and a watery hue. The nose opens with fresh white peach top notes followed by scents of tropical fruits, some apricot and spice. Generous flavours of ripe peaches, tropical fruits, melon and citrus flow onto the palate. Clean crisp dry finish with an aftertaste of peaches, melon, citrus and spice. An excellent entry level Chardonnay.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc 13%

    • 94
    • Nick's Import
    2013 Caliterra Tributo Chardonnay
    Casablanca Valley, CHILE
    $14. 99
    Bottle
    $179.88 Dozen
    Cellar: 2 - 3 Years (2017-2018)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Brilliant pale straw colour with greenish tinged edges and a watery hue. Showing more complexity than the Reserva Chardonnay, in part due to its 9 months barrel ageing in French oak of which 8% were new, the nose offers up dried honey scents intermixed with some peach and cashew with underlying nougat and spice. Medium weighted the palate possesses excellent richness and a round creamy texture. Mouthfilling flavours of ripe peach and dried honey are overlaid by cashew, nougat and spice. Clean dry finish with a long conclusion of cashew, dried honey, peach and spicy nougat. A very cleverly crafted Chardonnay – Can anyone else in the world deliver this much bang for buck in a Chardonnay? Very Limited Stocks.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc 13.5%

    • 94
    • Nick's Import
    2015 Caliterra Tributo Sauvignon Blanc
    Leyda, CHILE
    $14. 99
    Bottle
    $179.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2017-2019)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Brilliant very pale straw almost water like colour with a faint tinge of green around the outskirts. The nose shows wonderful intensity with aromas of ripe gooseberries tinged with citrus, herbaceous grassy characters, asparagus and spicy capsicum. The same theme continues onto the palate with herbaceous gooseberry and citrus flavours tied to grassy asparagus and spicy capsicum characters. Crisp dry finish with a medium to long herbaceous gooseberry, citrus, grassy asparagus and spicy capsicum aftertaste.
    Drink over the next 1-2 years.
    Alc 13%

    • 93
    • Nick's Import
    2016 Caliterra Reserva Chardonnay
    Casablanca Valley, CHILE
    $10. 99
    Bottle
    $131.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2017-2020)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Fermented predominately in stainless steel tanks with 10% of the wine aged in second use barrels for 4 months. Brilliant pale straw colour with greenish tinged edges and a watery hue. Nosing dishes up aromas of ripe peaches, tropical fruits, melon and citrus with some spice end notes. Vibrant fruit flavours of ripe peaches, apricots, melon and citrus fill the palate with a dry crisp finish. Excellent fruit purity and concentration for the price. Aftertaste of peaches, apricots, citrus and spice.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc 13%

    • 93
    2022 Cantina Tollo Rocca Ventosa Pinot Grigio
    Terre di Chieti, ITALY
    $11. 99
    Bottle
    $143.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2023-2024)
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Cantina Tollo is located in the Italian village of Tollo which forms part of the Abruzzo region and is renown for delivering terrific value across its entry level range of Rocca Ventosa wines.
    Brilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Drifting from the glass are aromas of pear and red apple which intermingle with hints of honeysuckle and wet stone. Delicious pear and red apple fruits are delivered with excellent intensity across the supplely textured palate. Delicate honeysuckle and wet stone characters linger underneath. Finishes dry with brisk acidity and a long beautifully rounded conclusion. Terrific everyday drinking.
    Drink over the next year.
    Alc. 12.5%

    • 93
    2021 Cantina Tollo Rocca Ventosa Pinot Grigio
    Terre di Chieti, ITALY
    $11. 99
    Bottle
    $143.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now (2022)
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Cantina Tollo is located in the Italian village of Tollo which forms part of the Abruzzo region and is renown for delivering terrific value across its entry level range of Rocca Ventosa wines.
    Brilliant very pale straw almost water like colour. Filling the nostrils are delightful aromatics of pear, red apple, citrus and a hint of musk. Slippery in its feel the palate features delicious pear and red apple fruits over a back drop of musk and light spice. Brisk acidity with a very flavoursome and beautifully rounded finish. Yet again offers terrific everyday drinking value.
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    Alc. 12.5%

    • 92
    2020 Cantina Tollo Rocca Ventosa Pinot Grigio
    Terre di Chieti, ITALY
    $10. 99
    Bottle
    $131.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now (2021)
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    The Italian whites from 2020 continue to impress delivering a combination of intensity and wonderful textural qualities. Cantina Tollo is located in the Italian village of Tollo which forms part of the Abruzzo region and is renown for delivering terrific value across its entry level range of Rocca Ventosa wines.
    Brilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Delightful pear and red apple scents fill the nostrils with some light honeysuckle and spice notes also present. Beautifully rounded in its feel, the palate is decorated with delicious pear and red apple fruits which overlay a back drop of honeysuckle and subtle wet stone characters. Showing terrific intensity it finishes dry and fresh with impressive depth and texture to the aftertaste. Ideal for any occasion this delivers great bang for your buck.
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    Alc. 12.5%

    • 91
    2019 Cantina Tollo Rocca Ventosa Pinot Grigio
    Terre di Chieti, ITALY
    $11. 99
    Bottle
    $143.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2020-2022)
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Stelvin
    Bright pale straw colour with a faint tinge of green around the outskirts and a watery hue. Aromas of pear, ripe red apple and citrus mix with hints of honeysuckle and delicate stony mineral notes. Light in body yet possessing a well rounded feel, the palate sports flavours of red apple and pear over subtle dried honey characters and wet stone. Finishes dry with crisp acidity and a medium length aftertaste.
    Drink over the next 1-2 years.
    Alc. 12.5%
    • 89
    2017 Cantina Tollo Ventosa Pinot Grigio Terre di Chieti
    ITALY
    $10. 99
    Bottle
    $131.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now (2018)
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Brilliant water like colour. Ripe apple and pear scents are overlaid by some rose petal notes with hints of musk ensuing. Light in body with a rounded mouthfeel, flavours of fresh pears and apples are to the fore followed by musk, light citrus and some spice. Clean dry finish with balanced acidity. Aftertaste of fresh pears, apples, traces of musk and subtle spice. A light, softly textured quaffing Pinot Grigio.
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    Alc. 12.5%

    • 88
    2015 Cantina Tollo Ventosa Pinot Grigio Terre di Chieti
    Abruzzo, ITALY
    $11. 99
    Bottle
    $143.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now (2016)
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Brilliant very pale straw colour with a watery hue. Aromas of pear and fresh apple are followed by a hint of dried honey and citrus. Light and dry the palate has flavours of pear and apple alongside touches of dried honey and faint mineral. Clean crisp dry finish. Aftertaste of pear, apple and subtle mineral.
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    Alc 12.5%

    • 93
    • Nick's Import
    2016 Cousino-Macul Antiguas Reservas Chardonnay
    Valle del Maipo, CHILE
    $14. 99
    Bottle
    $179.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2019-2022)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Brilliant pale straw colour with greenish tinged edges and a watery hue. Lifted peach aromas are followed by some tropical fruits, citrus and faint spicy vanilla end notes. Fullish with a nicely rounded feel, ripe peach and tropical fruit flavours overlay melon and traces of vanillin oak. Spicy finish with balanced vibrant acidity. Excellent concentration and depth with a medium to long spicy peach, tropical fruit and melon aftertaste. A delicious fruit driven style of Chardonnay to drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 14%

    • 94
    • Nick's Import
    2014 Cousino-Macul Antiguas Reservas Chardonnay
    Valle del Maipo, CHILE
    $14. 99
    Bottle
    $179.88 Dozen
    Cellar: 2 - 3 Years (2017-2018)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Cork

    An uncomplicated fruit driven style of Chardonnay that offers terrific flavour intensity and value.

    Brilliant very pale straw colour with a faint greenish tinge around the outskirts and a watery hue. Pronounced aromas of ripe peach, tropical fruits and ripe melon leap from the glass followed by a hint of citrus. Vibrant and fresh the palate is flavour packed with ripe peach, tropical fruit and melon fruit followed by a spicy finish. Clean and dry with a very appealing textural feel. A Chardonnay of superb fruit purity that finishes long with an aftertaste of ripe peaches, tropical fruit and spice.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

    • 94
    • Nick's Import
    • Reduced
    2015 Cousino-Macul Antiguas Reservas Chardonnay
    Valle del Maipo, CHILE
    Reduced from $14.99
    $13. 99
    Bottle
    $167.88 Dozen
    Cellar: 2 - 3 Years (2018-2019)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Cork

    Brilliant pale straw colour with a very faint greenish tinge around the outskirts and a watery hue. Attractively scented the nose displays aromas of ripe peaches, dried honey and tropical fruits with spicy citrus end notes. Delicious fresh ripe peach and tropical fruit flavours dominate the palate showing excellent concentration along with a fullish textural feel. Nuances of dried honey, melon and spice follow on. Finishes with lively acidity and a long aftertaste of ripe peaches, dried honey, tropical fruits and spice.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc 13.5%

    • 93
    2019 Fat Bastard Chardonnay
    California, UNITED STATES
    $14. 99
    Bottle
    $179.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2021-2024)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    The Fat Bastard brings welcome relief to those looking for a bigger, fuller style of Chardonnay amidst the current market trend of lighter, fresher and more elegant styles. Filling a gap in the market and delivering incredible value for money has made this our best selling Chardonnay over the last 5 years.
    Brilliant pale straw colour with greenish tinged edges and a watery hue. Opulent scents of ripe peach, apricot and honeycomb engulf the olfactory senses trailed by creme brulee, bacon fat and spice. Rich and creamy, the toasty oak in this release is a little more prominent than past vintages. Luscious peach and apricot fruits meld into notions of crème brulee, nougat and spicy bacon fat characters. Warm and toasty with excellent concentration, it shows ample length and finishes rich and buttery.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

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    2018 Fat Bastard Chardonnay
    California, UNITED STATES
    $13. 99
    Bottle
    $167.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2020-2023)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin

    The Fat Bastard brings welcome relief to those looking for a bigger, fuller style of Chardonnay amidst the current market trend of lighter, fresher and more elegant styles. Filling a gap in the market and delivering incredible value for money has made this our best selling Chardonnay over the last 4 years.

    Rich and lusciously textured this will be another big hit with the Fat Bastard faithful.

    Brilliant pale straw to straw colour with a distinctive tinge of green around the outskirts and a watery hue. Rising out of the glass with plenty of intensity are peach and ripe apricot scents followed by subtle notions of honeycomb, crème brulee and spicy butterscotch. Delivering it’s trademark generous mouth full of flavour rich peach and apricot fruits overlay light honeycomb, crème brulee, subtle butterscotch and spice characters. Full, creamy like texture. Displaying excellent depth it finishes long and luscious with nicely balanced acidity. Fatty B is bang on the money yet again.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 13%

    • 94
    2017 Fat Bastard Chardonnay
    California, UNITED STATES
    $13. 99
    Bottle
    $167.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2020-2023)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    The Fat Bastard brings welcome relief to those looking for a bigger, fuller style of Chardonnay amidst the current market trend of lighter, fresher and more elegant styles. Filling a gap in the market and delivering incredible value for money has made this our best selling Chardonnay over the last 4 years. Unfortunately, a much smaller 2017 vintage means this will disappear before you know it.

    If you crave a rich, buttery, well rounded style of Chardonnay this offers unbeatable value.

    Bright straw colour with a watery hue. Ripe peach, apricot and honeycomb scents sail out of the glass followed by notions of butterscotch, subtle bacon fat, nougat and spice. The full bodied palate is awash with rich, succulent peach and apricot fruits which have a creamy like textural feel. Elements of honeycomb, butterscotch, light toast and spicy nougat add interest. Excellent concentration and depth finishing long and well rounded.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

    • 94
    2016 Fat Bastard Chardonnay
    California, UNITED STATES
    $13. 99
    Bottle
    $167.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2019-2021)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Stelvin

    The Fat Bastard brings welcome relief to those looking for a bigger, fuller style of Chardonnay amidst the current market trend of lighter, fresher and more elegant styles. Filling a gap in the market and delivering incredible value for money has made this our best selling Chardonnay over the last 3 years.

    This rich, buttery textured Chardonnay’s runaway success can be attributed to its unbeatable value and consistent quality year after year.

    Bright straw colour with pale gold tinged edges and a watery hue. On the nose pronounced ripe peach and apricot scents laced with honeycomb are followed by light butterscotch, toasty oak and spice notes. Full and rounded, a creamy textural feel is complimented by rich mouthfilling flavours of ripe peaches and apricots which sit over a backdrop of honeycomb, roasted almonds and spicy butterscotch elements. Finishes dry with sufficient acidity for short term drinking. Excellent depth with a long ripe peach, honeycomb, butterscotch, toasty oak and spice aftertaste. California styled Chardonnay on a budget.
    Drink over the next 1-2 years.
    Alc. 14%

    • 95
    2013 Fat Bastard Chardonnay
    California, UNITED STATES
    $13. 99
    Bottle
    $167.88 Dozen
    Cellar: 2 - 3 Years (2018-2019)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    The Fat Bastard is Back! Amply endowed, bold rich flavours combine with a round creamy textural feel.

    With the current trend of Australian winemakers to produce, lighter, fresher and more elegant styles of Chardonnay, this wine brings welcome relief to those looking for a big fully worked style. Brilliant straw colour with a watery hue. Showing excellent aromatic intensity, notes of ripe peaches intermixed with honeycomb and light butterscotch leap out of the glass followed by some nougat, a hint of cashew and spicy toasty oak. Full bodied and rich with a mouth coating creamy textural feel the palate is filled with ripe yellow peaches, honeycomb and butterscotch flavours over some nougat and spicy oak. Clean dry finish with just the right amount of fresh acidity to counteract the rich buttery mouthfeel and prevent it from being flabby. Long aftertaste of honeycomb, subtle butterscotch, ripe peaches, nougat and spicy cashew. A remarkable effort to produce a quality Californian Chardonnay at this price.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc 13.5%

    • 94
    2014 Fat Bastard Chardonnay
    California, UNITED STATES
    $13. 99
    Bottle
    $167.88 Dozen
    Cellar: 3 - 4 Years (2019-2020)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    A big fully worked style of Chardonnay that bucks the current trend of lighter styled Australian Chardonnays

    Brilliant straw colour with some greenish highlights around the edges and a watery hue. Intense ripe peach and apricot scents intermeshed with honeycomb are followed by some light butterscotch and citrusy nougat. Rich, viscous, almost buttery like mouthfeel with ripe peach and apricot flavours to the fore sitting alongside some honeycomb infusions, cashew and citrusy nougat. Quite fresh and lively on the finish with a medium to long aftertaste of ripe peaches, apricot, honeycomb, citrusy nougat and spicy butterscotch. Give it a few years to fatten up a bit more.
    Cellar 3-4 years.
    Alc 13.5%

    • 95
    2012 Fat Bastard Chardonnay
    California, UNITED STATES
    $13. 99
    Bottle
    $167.88 Dozen
    Cellar: 3 - 4 Years (2018-2019)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin

    God Bless America for big, rich buttery textured Chardonnay

    With the current trend of Australian winemakers to produce, lighter, fresher and more elegant styles of Chardonnay, this wine brings welcome relief to those looking for a big fully worked style. Bright straw colour with pale gold edges and a watery hue. Intense ripe peach, honeycomb and butterscotch aromas waft from the glass followed by some nougat, cashew and spice. Big, rich and creamy but with just the right amount of freshness preventing it from being fat or blowsy, the palate features mouthfilling flavours of honeycomb and ripe peaches with light butterscotch infusions followed by cashew, nougat and spicy toasty oak. Rich, round texture with a clean dry finish. Long aftertaste of honeycomb, nougat, butterscotch, cashew and spicy toasted oak. Incredible value. Bravo!
    Drink over the next 3-4 years.
    Alc 13%

    • 94
    2015 Fat Bastard Chardonnay
    California, UNITED STATES
    $13. 99
    Bottle
    $167.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2018-2021)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Stelvin

    A Rich, boldly flavoured Chardonnay loaded with ripe fruit and a round textured mouthfeel that offers unbeatable value.

    With the current trend of Australian winemakers to produce, lighter, fresher and more elegant styles of Chardonnay, this wine is a great alternative to those looking for a bigger, fuller style. Bright straw colour with a slight tinge of pale gold to the edges. A generously scented nose offers up intense aromatics of ripe peaches and apricots infused with honeycomb and a hint of butterscotch over some light toast and spicy nougat notes. Rich, full and creamy in texture, the palate is dominated by mouthfilling flavours of ripe peaches and apricots with honeycomb, traces of butterscotch, toasty oak and cinnamon spice then moving in. A lick of fresh acidity on the finish counterpoints the round textured mouthfeel and provides balance. Excellent length with a long conclusion of ripe peaches, apricots, infusions of honeycomb, light butterscotch, toasty oak and spicy cinnamon. The Fat Bastard nails it again!
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 14%

    • 93
    2016 Harvest Moon Sauvignon Blanc
    Marlborough, NEW ZEALAND
    $14. 99
    Bottle
    $179.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: 1 - 2 Years (2018-2019)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin
    Brilliant water like colour with a faint greenish tinge around the outskirts. Lifted passionfruit top notes interplay with herbaceous gooseberries and lime followed by some grassy end notes. Vibrant flavours of passionfruit and herbaceous gooseberries show good concentration with underlying grassy and citrusy mineral characters. Crisp acidity finishing with an aftertaste of passionfruit, herbaceous grassy gooseberries and citrusy mineral.
    Drink over the next 1-2 years.
    Alc 13%
    • 92
    2016 Hole in the Water Sauvignon Blanc
    Marlborough, NEW ZEALAND
    $14. 99
    Bottle
    $179.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2016-2018)
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Brilliant water like colour with a very faint tinge of green around the edges. Lifted passionfruit and lime aromas are followed by some green apple and citrus. Fresh and vibrant the palate has flavours of passionfruit and citrus over some lime and mineral. Clean crisp finish with an aftertaste of passionfruit, lime and citrusy mineral.
    Drink over the next 1-2 years.
    Alc 12.5%

    • 91
    2015 Hole in the Water Chardonnay
    Marlborough, NEW ZEALAND
    $19. 99
    Bottle
    $239.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: 3 - 4 Years (2019-2020)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Brilliant pale straw colour with a slight tinge of green around the outskirts and a watery hue. Delicately scented aromas of white peach and nectarine laced with dried honey characters are followed by some citrusy nougat end notes. Light to medium weight with a moderate creaminess the palate has flavours of white peaches, pears, lemon butter, subtle cashew and spice. Clean dry finish. Aftertaste of white peach, faint lemon butter and spicy cashew.
    Cellar 3-4 years.
    Alc 13.5%

    • 90
    2014 Kate Radburnd Bud Burst Sauvignon Blanc
    Marlborough, NEW ZEALAND
    $14. 99
    Bottle
    $179.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: 1 - 2 Years (2017-2018)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Brilliant water like colour with a faint greenish tinge around the edges. Nosing reveals intense herbaceous grassy top notes alongside citrus and asparagus with some capsicum end notes. Light and zesty the palate has flavours of herbaceous grassy gooseberries, citrus and asparagus. Clean crisp dry finish. Aftertaste of herbaceous grassy characters, citrus and asparagus.
    Drink over the next 1-2 years.
    Alc 13%

    • 89
    2014 Kate Radburnd Sun Kissed Pinot Gris
    Hawkes Bay, NEW ZEALAND
    $14. 99
    Bottle
    $179.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now (2016)
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Bright straw colour with a watery hue. Aromas of fresh pears, ripe Jonathan apples and some honeysuckle emanate from the glass with faint spice end notes. The palate is quite luscious and round featuring flavours of ripe pears, Jonathan apples and honeysuckle. Medium dry finish with an aftertaste of ripe pears, honeysuckle and Jonathan apples.
    Drink now.
    Alc 12.5%

    • 89
    2014 Lamura Grillo
    Sicily, ITALY
    $14. 99
    Bottle
    $179.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now (2016)
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Produced from 100% Grillo grapes. Bright straw colour with a watery hue. Floral citrus top notes are followed by some ripe pear, a hint of honeysuckle and spicy quince. The palate has a broad textural feel and is lightly flavoured with pears, spicy ripe apples and quince on the dry finish. Aftertaste of pears, spiced apples and quince.
    Drink now.
    Alc 12.5%

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