BUYING GUIDE Voorjaar 2012
New World Wineries Viertorenstraat 7 6212 GR Maastricht T 043 451 24 95 F 043 451 23 88
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WOORD VOORAF Eigenzinnig specialist en exclusief importeur van de mooiste wijnen uit de Nieuwe Wereld, dat is wat we zijn. Die eigenzinnigheid spreekt voor zich. Wat heb je als importeur immers te vertellen als je geen uitgesproken ideeën hebt over wat wel de moeite waard is en wat niet? Dat veronderstelt in onze ogen dat je weet waarover je praat: eerst kennis van zaken, dan de ideeën. Vandaar dat we specialist zijn en geen generalist. In plaats van een klein beetje van alles weten we heel veel van een klein beetje en zo hebben we echt iets te vertellen. Ons specialisme ligt in de Nieuwe Wereld, dat doet onze naam al vermoeden. Het is hier dat de behoefte aan diepgewortelde kennis het grootst is. Specialisten in wijnen uit de Oude Wereld zijn er voldoende, maar hoeveel mensen zijn er nu die echt iets te vertellen hebben over bijvoorbeeld de Australische wijnwereld anno 2011? Die kennis hebben van de historische wortels, de regionale tradities, de belangrijkste wijnstijlen en de voornaamste ontwikkelingen? Je hebt ze nodig, niet alleen om bijzondere wijnen van een context te voorzien, maar ook als tegenwicht tegen alle dooddoeners die je ook onder professionals nog steeds over de Nieuwe Wereld hoort verkondigen. Ons assortiment bestrijkt niet alle landen die tot de Nieuwe Wereld worden gerekend. Australië staat centraal, simpelweg omdat het volgens ons het meest gevarieerde, interessante en kwalitatief hoogwaardige wijnland binnen de Nieuwe Wereld is. Het beste uit Australië is van wereldklasse. Dat geldt ook voor Nieuw-Zeeland, zij het vooralsnog in iets bescheidener mate. De wijncultuur is er jonger en de verscheidenheid aan wijnstijlen beperkter, maar de belofte die dit wijnland in zich draagt mag met recht grenzeloos heten. De toevoeging aan ons assortiment van Greywacke, het fantastische nieuwe domein van Kevin Judd, getuigt hiervan. Tot slot presenteren we in deze catalogus onze eerste wijnen uit Chili en Argentinië, twee wijnlanden die in rap tempo volwassen worden en waar we derhalve niet langer omheen kunnen. In het hierna volgende overzicht van al onze domeinen en wijnen doen we er zelf het zwijgen toe en laten we internationaal erkende wijnschrijvers aan het woord. Dat doen we echter niet zonder zelf alvast de stelling te verkondigen dat ons assortiment, binnen het specialisme dat we beoefenen, in termen van diversiteit, karakter en pure kwaliteit misschien wel het beste en mooiste is van de Benelux. Kijk, daar ben je nu eigenzinnig en begeesterd specialist voor.
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INHOUDSOPGAVE Australië
Regio
Bremerton
Langhorne Creek
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Campbells
Rutherglen
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Cullen
Margaret River
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Glaetzer
Barossa Valley
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Heartland
Langhorne Creek/Limestone Coast
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Majella
Coonawarra
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Plantagenet (Hazard Hill)
Mount Barker
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Mitolo
McLaren Vale
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Stonier
Mornington Peninsula
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Tahbilk
Nagambie Lakes
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Shaw and Smith
Adelaide Hills
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Tim Adams
Clare Valley
13-14
Voyager
Margaret River
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Nieuw-Zeeland
Regio
Craggy Range
Martinborough / Hawke’s Bay
16-17
Dog Point
Marlborough
18
Greenhough
Nelson
19
Greywacke
Marlborough
20
Kumeu River
Auckland
21-22
Millton
Gisborne
23
Terravin
Marlborough
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Wild Rock
Hawke’s Bay / Marlborough / Central Otago
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Chili
Regio
Viña Mayu
Elqui Valley
Argentinië
Regio
Dominio del Plata
Mendoza
Verkoopvoorwaarden
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Bremerton Wines Langhorne Creek, South Australia Familiebedrijf pur sang met de gezusters Rebecca en Lucy Willson aan het roer. Genereuze en karaktervolle wijnen met een uitstekende verhouding tussen prijs en kwaliteit. "Outstanding winery regularly producing wines of exemplary quality and typicity. Can Fairly claim to be the best producer in Langhorne Creek." (James Halliday)
2011 Verdelho
€ 14,50
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Nu-2013
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Nu-2014
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Nu-2015
100% Verdelho, roestvrij staal. “There is little point in searching for this variety unless you are committed to finding a perfect example. Bremerton's pineapple chunk and Mohito-tang Verdelho awakens the senses and punctures your taste buds with innocent enthusiasm and unbridled joie de vivre. This grape rarely refreshes as well as it does in this wine and there is nothing more to add. So call off the search party, you have found your quarry.” (Matthew Jukes, 100 Best Australian Wines 2010, jaargang 2010)
2009 Tamblyn
€ 14,50
48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Shiraz, 7,5% Malbec, 6,5% Merlot, 18 maanden Frans en Amerikaans eiken (deels nieuw). “Everyone’s favourite wine on last year’s 100 Best Roadshow, 2009 Tamblyn takes Cabernet, Shiraz, Malbec and Merlot and magics it into an irresistible potion which grabs and then holds onto your attention. With berry and spice jousting for attention, hearty tannins and aromatic American and French oak all in the mix, it’s no wonder that this classy specimen has made so many friends of late.” (Matthew Jukes, 100 Best Australian Wines 2011)
2008 Selkirk Shiraz
€ 16,50
100% Shiraz, 18 maanden Amerikaans eiken (30% nieuw). “Highly perfumed and loaded with juicy and accessible red and black fruit, and combined with a light seasoning of spice; forward and fleshy, with an attractive almost jube-like quality, the wine will deliver easy drinking from an early age.” (James Halliday, 91/100) “Langhorne Creek’s ability to produce well-priced, full-flavoured reds is rivalled only by McLaren Vale in Australian wine today. There are some sour-milk flavours here that might challenge some drinkers, though they would be in the minority. It’s really just a warm red of good weight and texture. It tastes of plums and mint and sawdust, and finishes with a satisfying burst of fresh, ripe fruitiness. A dark, smooth red.” (Campbell Mattinson, 90/100)
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Campbells Wines Rutherglen, Victoria De regio Rutherglen is wereldvermaard om z’n versterkte Muscat en Tokay, “two of Australia’s great gifts to the world” aldus de Oxford Companion to Wine. Het familiebedrijf Campbells, gesticht in 1870, is een van de vaandeldragers van de stijl. "Outstanding winery regularly producing wines of exemplary quality and typicity." (James Halliday)
Rutherglen Muscat NV (375 ml)
€ 14,50
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Nu-2015
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Nu-2015
100% Muscat à Petits Grains Rouge, solera. “Spicy, with candied orange peel overtones to the coffee and cider flavours, lingering on the chai-like finish. This has finesse and complexity.” (Wine Spectator, 90/100) “A complex and very luscious wine, which has some spicy elements not unlike Tokay adding interest.” (James Halliday, 90/100)
Rutherglen Topaque NV (375 ml)
€ 14,50
100% Muscadelle, solera. “Bright, light golden-brown. Classic mix of tea-leaf and butterscotch aromas lead into an elegant wine which dances in the mouth; has balance and length. The palate is thick and sweet with enough refreshing acidity to provide lift into the long finish" (James Halliday, 92/100) “This is sweet and silky, with a light feel to the texture and gorgeous apricot, orange marmalade and date-nut bread flavours, lingering on the polished finish.” (Wine Spectator, 91/100)
“Liqueur Muscat and Liqueur Tokay are two of Australia’s great gifts to the world: sumptuously hedonistic dark, sweet liquids that taste something like a cross between madeira and Málaga. They are made from, respectively, a very darkskinned strain of Muscat blanc à petits grains called here Brown Muscat, and muscadelle, traditionally known as Tokay in Australia. The centre of production is a hot north western corner of the state of Victoria around the towns of Rutherglen and Glenrowan. Grapes are semi-raisined on the vine, partially fermented, and then fortified with grape spirit before being subjected to an unusual wood-ageing programme that resembles a cross between a sherry solera and a Madeira estufagem. The results can be uncannily fine quality, are bottled when they are ready to drink, and do not change with bottle age. These wines are quite sweet enough to serve with virtually any dessert. In the late 1990s, the wine-makers of Rutherglen joined forces to create a four-tier nomenclature for Muscat (and, by extension, Tokay). At the bottom is Rutherglen Muscat; next is Classic; then Grand; and finally Rare. It is a voluntary, self-regulated system, but is a very real guarantee of style, which becomes progressively richer and more complex with each tier.” (Oxford Companion to Wine)
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Cullen Wines Margaret River, Western Australia Een van de absolute topdomeinen van Australië, door natuurtalent Vanya Cullen geheel op bio-dynamische leest geschoeid. Wijnen zonder weerga, wereldwijd geprezen. "Long-lived wines of highly individual style. It is impossible to single out any particular wine from the top echelon; all are superb." (James Halliday)
2010 Margaret River White
€ 15,50
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Nu-2013
6
Nu-2013
6
Nu-2018
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Nu-2025
51% Semillon, 37% Sauvignon Blanc, 5% Chenin Blanc, 4% Chardonnay, 3% Riesling, roestvrij staal.“An eclectic blend of semillon, sauvignon blanc, chenin blanc, chardonnay and riesling, all biodynamically grown; obviously, the least complex of the wines in the Cullen range, notwithstanding the blend. The balance is good, and it's ready now.” (James Halliday, 89/100)
2008 Margaret River Red
€ 15,50
35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Malbec, 25% Merlot, 12% Petit Verdot, 1% Cabernet Franc, 40% nieuw Frans eiken. “Notwithstanding its 40% new French oak and its complex blend of Cabernet Sauvignon/Malbec/Merlot/Petit Verdot/Cabernet Franc, is designed for early consumption; the low alcohol shows more in this wine than the others, but paradoxically fits the bill.” (James Halliday, 90/100)
2010 Cullen Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc Semillon
€ 23,50
66% Sauvignon Blanc, 34% Semillon, 5 maanden nieuw Frans eiken. “Zesty, complex and savoury, with a fresh and alluringly smoky, earthy and mineral bouquet of restrained gooseberry/melon fruit, creamy and lightly herbaceous complexity. It’s long and creamy, with a pure core of tangy fruit charmingly augmented by wild ferment-derived complexity, finishing with focus, balance and a lingering suggestion of wet slate." (Jeremy Oliver, 95100)
2004 Diana Madeline Cabernet Merlot
€ 49,50
84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 18 maanden Frans eiken (de helft nieuw). “An extremely elegant but powerfully constructed cabernet blend whose alluring fragrance reveals layer after layer of dark berries, black cherries, cranberries, plums and dark chocolate/vanilla oak. Its profoundly intense expression of bright cherry/berry fruit reveals classical notes of dried herbs and superlative oak, all framed by chalky, drying and faintly bony tannins. First-rate length and structure, with a persistent core of pristine flavour.” (Jeremy Oliver, 97/100)
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Glaetzer Wines Barossa Valley, South Australia Topdomein uit de meest befaamde Australische wijnregio. Ben Glaetzer, algemeen beschouwd als een van de grootste talenten op het internationale wijntoneel, maakt hier prachtig pure wijnen van zeer oude stokken. "This is a serious talent who has exploded on the wine scene with a brilliant array of wines." (Wine Advocate)
2010 Wallace Shiraz Grenache
€ 20,95
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Nu-2015+
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Nu-2020
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Nu-2020
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Nu-2030
80% Shiraz, 20% Grenache (60-80 jaar oude stokken), 14 maanden Frans (80%) en Amerikaans eiken (2 en 3 jaar oud), Grenache roestvrij staal. “Typically smooth, long and vibrant, bursting with intense, confiture-like aromas of blueberries, blackberries and fresh spices backed by cedar/vanilla oak. Underpinned by fine, crunchy tannins, it’s fresh and focused around a fresh, lively acidity. Long, supple and brightly flavoured, it’s pure and pristine.” (Jeremy Oliver, 91/100, jaargang 2009)
2010 Bishop Shiraz
€ 28,50
100% Shiraz (35-120 jaar oude stokken), 14 maanden Frans (90%) en Amerikaans eiken (40% nieuw). “Dark purple-crimson; unashamedly full-bodied, laden to the gills with black fruits, dark chocolate, leather and mocha; will benefit from a minimum of five years in bottle and live for another 20.” (James Halliday, 94/100, jaargang 2009)
2010 Anaperenna Shiraz Cabernet
€ 45,00
72% Shiraz, 28% Cabernet Sauvignon (30-130 jaar oude stokken), 16 maanden nieuw Frans (92%) en Amerikaans eiken. “Very deep purple-black colour and pronounced aromas of black cherries and blackberries with an undercurrent of coffee, aniseed, damp loam, chocolate, cloves and menthol plus a hint of cedar. Very crisp, full and rich on the palate, it has firm very finely grained tannins, commendable concentration and a long bramble fruit finish.” (Wine Advocate, 95/100, jaargang 2009)
2010 Amon-Ra Shiraz
€ 65,00
100% Shiraz (50-130 jaar oude stokken), 16 maanden nieuw Frans (90%) en Amerikaans eiken. “Very deep purple-black colour and floral notes of violets and wilted rose petals over mulberries, blueberries, star anise, mocha, fenugreek, cumin seeds, cloves and tree bark plus some toasty oak. Full-bodied and rich yet not overly so, it has refreshingly crisp acid and firm grainy tannins texturing the long spicy finish.” (Wine Advocate, 96+/100, jaargang 2009)
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Heartland Wines Langhorne Creek / Limestone Coast, South Australia Multi-talent Ben Glaetzer's antwoord op de volumewijnen van de 'grote jongens'. Evenzeer bestemd voor een groot publiek, maar dan wel boordevol karakter. Een mond vol wijn voor het geld. “Heartland releases an interesting and eclectic series of wines.” (Jeremy Oliver).
2010 Stickleback White
€ 9,95
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Nu-2013
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Nu-2014
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Nu-2015
6
Nu-2017
39% Verdelho, 38% Viognier, 23% Semillon, roestvrij staal. “Offering honeysuckle, pear and stone fruit aromas with a hint of citrus zest. Light-bodied, dry and crisp in the mouth, it gives a good amount of delicate pear and apple flavours with a medium-long finish.” (Wine Advocate, 86/100)
2009 Stickleback Red
€ 9,95
45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Shiraz, 9% Dolcetto, 8% Lagrein, 12 maanden Frans en Amerikaans eiken (2 en 3 jaar oud). “Vivid purple-crimson; a complex blend that may well be a shotgun marriage of bits and pieces, but the wine comprehensively over-delivers on its price point.” (James Halliday, 88/100)
2009 Shiraz
€ 14,95
100% Shiraz, 14 maanden Frans (70%) en Amerikaans eiken, deels nieuw. “Ben Glaetzer makes this wine with a mix of flair and consistency, bypassing the need for cellaring while providing maximum flavour. Good crimson-purple. This is an attractive, very cleverly made wine, rolling gentle ripe plum, blackberry and chocolate into a warm cocoon of spicy, cedary oak, replete with soft tannins.” (James Halliday, 91/100) “Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2009 Shiraz gives intense eucalypt, blackberry and blueberry preserves aromas with dark chocolate and baking spice nuances. Very crisp, full-bodied and with plenty of mouth-filling warm berry flavors, it has a medium-firm level of grainy tannins, finishing long.” (Wine Advocate, 88/100)
2009 Director’s Cut Shiraz
€ 24,95
100% Shiraz, 14 maanden nieuw Frans (80%) en Amerikaans eiken. “Deeper colour than the standard wine; savoury pepper and spice nuances are sprinkled on the core of blackberry and plum fruit that drives the wine; quality oak and tannins come in second — but an important second.” (James Halliday, 94/100)
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Majella Wines Coonawarra, South Australia De familie Lynn verbouwt al 40 jaar druiven in Coonawarra, een kleine maar prestigieuze regio met een relatief koel klimaat en een unieke bodem van rode leem op kalksteen, de ‘terra rossa’. Met name Cabernet Sauvignon en Shiraz leveren hier wijnen met een geheel eigen identiteit. Die van Majella worden gerekend tot de beste van de regio.
2010 The Musician
€ 14,50
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Nu-2015+
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Nu-2015+
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Nu-2013
12
Nu-2013
56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Shiraz, 10 maanden Amerikaans eiken (1 en 2 jaar oud). “The vivid crimson-magenta colour and fragrant black fruit bouquet lead into a vibrant palate with excellent length and balance. Fruit tannins and oak all play their role in a classic medium-bodied frame.” (James Halliday, 94/100)
2008 Cabernet Sauvignon
€ 22,50
100% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22 maanden Frans eiken (50% nieuw). “One of the most intense and evocative encapsulations of the essence of Coonawarra I have ever experienced. The moments of eucalyptus and mint are invisibly welded into the deep, dark blackcurrant chassis and the entire mass of flavour seems to hover on a million ball bearings as it slides across the palate.” (Matthew Jukes, 100 Best Australian Wines 2010)
Plantagenet Wines Mount Barker, Western Australia Een van de pioniers van de Great Southern, de prachtige wijnregio in het zuidwesten van Australië. Onder de naam Hazard Hill brengt wijnmaker John Durham een tweetal wijnen op de markt die veel waar bieden voor het geld en bovendien beschikken over een duidelijke regionale identiteit.
2010 Hazard Hill Sauvignon Blanc Semillon
€ 9,95
69% Sauvignon Blanc, 30% Semillon, 1% Riesling, roestvrij staal. “A bright and fragrant bouquet is a promising start, and the citrus and tropical palate does not disappoint; finishes with refreshing lemony acidity.” (James Halliday, 90/100)
2008 Hazard Hill Shiraz
€ 9,95
100% Shiraz, deels roestvrij staal, deels Frans eiken (2 tot 4 jaar oud). “Intense aromas of spicy blackberry, blueberry and freshly crushed black pepper. It's quite peppery on the palate with a medium to full body, medium to high acidity and a medium level of velvety tannins, finishing long.” (Wine Advocate, 87-89/100) 9
Mitolo Wines McLaren Vale, South Australia Wederom Ben Glaetzer aan het werk, dit keer op het unieke terroir van McLaren Vale, een bron van uiterst complexe Shiraz. "Dedicated to hand-crafted artisinal wines, Mitolo has consistently been a revelation in my tastings. Thanks to owner Frank Mitolo and his brilliant winemaker Ben Glaetzer, the quality has been truly splendid." (Wine Advocate)
2006 Jester Cabernet Sauvignon
€ 16,95
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Nu-2014
6
Nu-2015
6
Nu-2015+
100% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9 maanden Frans eiken ( 2 tot 4 jaar oud). “The 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon “Jester” includes 20% dried grapes in the style of Amarone. Purple-colored, it has a fragrant bouquet of black fruits, tar, and violets. This leads to a smooth-textured, layered, dense wine with enough structure to evolve for 4-6 years. It has a long, pure finish and can be enjoyed over the next 1520 years. It is a superb value in Cabernet Sauvignon.” (Wine Advocate, 92/100)
2006 Reiver Shiraz
€ 29,95
100% Shiraz (60 jaar oude stokken uit Barossa Valley), 16 maanden Frans (80%) en Amerikaans eiken (deels nieuw). “Saddle leather, truffle, violets, pepper, toast, and blackberry. A full-bodied wine which manages to retain elegance. Opulent, ripe, and layered with spicy blue and black fruits.” (Wine Advocate, 94/100) “A muscular wine, of great depth and power; the secret here is the delicacy of the oak handling for the fruit; the dark fruits are matched by reds ones, and the core is intense and chewy, very long and surprisingly supple.” (James Halliday, 94/100)
2006 Savitar Shiraz
€ 39,95
100% Shiraz, 17 maanden nieuw Frans (80%) en Amerikaans eiken. “Showing a little reduction from more oak, the fruit weight of this wine is staggering: layers of fruit strip away as you let it hang around your palate: the strong core of dark minerality shows just how complex it is.” (James Halliday, 96/100) “Purple-coloured, the aromatics are a bit reticent initially, but soon scents of toasty oak, tar, licorice, scorched earth, and blueberry emerge. This leads to a wine which is more structured and less opulent than its peers. It will evolve for a minimum of 810 years and drink well through 2040.” (Wine Advocate, 94+/100)
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Stonier Wines Mornington Peninsula, Victoria Veelgeprezen producent van Chardonnay en Pinot Noir in een van de koelste regio's van Australië. Elegantie en finesse zijn de sleutelwoorden voor wijnmaker Mike Symons. "One of the senior wineries on the Mornington Peninsula. Wine quality is assured, as is the elegant, restrained style of the Chardonnay and Pinot Noir" (James Halliday)
2010 Chardonnay
€ 16,95
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Nu-2015
6
Nu-2015
6
Nu-2015+
6
Nu-2014+
100% Chardonnay, 10 maanden Frans eiken (10% nieuw). “It’s hard to imagine an estate Chardonnay at this price being any more complete. Mike Symons builds this wine with molecular precision and his care and attention is evident in every sip. If you have forgotten how delicious Stonier wines are then this Chardonnay will shame you into catching up immediately.” (Matthew Jukes, 100 Best Australian Wines 2011)
2009 Pinot Noir
€ 16,95
100% Pinot Noir, 10 maanden Frans eiken (10% nieuw). “Bright and clear red; distinctly tangy/savoury notes run in parallel to red berry fruits; superfine tannins are a distinct plus, extending the length and finish.” (James Halliday, 94/100)
Tahbilk Wines Nagambie Lakes, Victoria Een van de oudste domeinen van Australië, gesticht in 1860 en sinds 1925 in het bezit van de familie Purbrick. Men heeft van oudsher een sterke voorliefde voor druivenrassen uit de Rhône, zoals onder meer blijkt uit een in 1860 aangeplante wijngaard met Syrah en een wijngaard uit 1927 met Marsanne. Traditie en innovatie gaan hier hand in hand.
2009 Marsanne
€ 12,50
100% Marsanne, roestvrij staal. “Intense aromas of honeyed white peach, ripe pears and orange blossom. The moderately viscous, medium-bodied palate has a solid backbone of high acidity. Very clean and pure, this wine has a good intensity of stone fruit flavours and a long finish.” (Wine Advocate, 91/100)
2009 Viognier
€ 12,95
100% Viognier, roestvrij staal. “Deeply flavoured, genuinely varietal and tightly controlled. It’s ripe, juicy and firmly textured, but has the depth and brightness of fruit and the tightness of acidity to retain focus and direction.” (Jeremy Oliver, 92/100) 11
Shaw and Smith Wines Adelaide Hills, South Australia Sterdomein uit de Adelaide Hills, een van de cool-climate regio's van Australië. Het trio fantastique van beide heren geldt als een ijkpunt voor de rest. "Shaw and Smith make three benchmark wines (Sauvignon Blanc, M3 Chardonnay and Shiraz) and smaller quantities of cellar door specialities (Riesling and Pinot Noir), all of the highest quality.” (James Halliday)
2011 Sauvignon Blanc
€ 17,50
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Nu-2013
6
Nu-2016+
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Nu-2016+
100% Sauvignon Blanc, roestvrij staal. “Pale straw-green; the perfumed bouquet offers passionfruit, kiwi fruit and citrus aromas that set the scene for the palate, with a feline grace that would capture the most ardent despiser of sauvignon blanc. Mature vineyards and years of practice make this the most dependable Australian sauvignon blanc.” (James Halliday, 96/100, Top 100 Wines of 2011)
2009 M3 Chardonnay
€ 27,50
100% Chardonnay, 12 maanden Frans eiken (een derde nieuw). “Pale but bright straw-green; the bouquet has some fragrant blossom notes that merge into the multilayered palate with its display of white peach, nectarine and fig, then distinctly creamy cashew notes before what can only be described as seductive acidity on the finish.” (James Halliday, 96/100) “Shaw & Smith’s robust M3 shows another mood to this hugely important variety in Australia and it manages to seem forward and juicy already. Finer and more oakbalanced than ever before this is a succulent style and it’s the sort of wine that you crave in posh restaurant so that you don’t have to spend a fortune on dreary, overprice white Burgundy!” (Matthew Jukes, 100 Best Australian Wines 2011)
2009 Shiraz
€ 27,50
100% Shiraz, 14 maanden Frans eiken (een derde nieuw). “Deep colour, vibrant hue; deep and compelling levels of ripe black fruits, savoury spices and well handled toasty oak; the palate is unctuous and silky, with black and red fruits combining with silky fine-grained tannins expanding across the palate with true grace and harmony; long and luscious.” (James Halliday, 96/100, Top 100 Wines of 2011) “Contemporary shiraz in an elegant, approachable style, whose sweet, musky and meaty expression of blackberries, cassis, raspberries and redcurrants is tightly knit with cedar/vanilla oak and fine, crunchy tannin. Silky-smooth and polished, medium to full-bodied, its brightly lit palate of plush plum and berry flavours, briary and herbal complexity finishes with pleasing length and freshness.” (Jeremy Oliver, 92/100)
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Tim Adams Wines Clare Valley, South Australia De meest veelzijdige wijnmaker uit ons assortiment: van sappige Riesling en briljante Semillon tot rustieke Grenache en kruidige Shiraz, alles is hier van het allerhoogste niveau. Onovertroffen in prijs-kwaliteit. "Tim Adams is probably Australia's most consistently excellent winemaker." (Oz Clarke)
2006 Riesling
€ 14,95
6
Nu-2015
6
Nu-2020
6
Nu-2014
6
Nu-2019
100% Riesling, roestvrij staal. "Its intense, tangy aromas of lime juice and lemon sherbet reveal suggestions of mineral and a fractionally candied fruit aspect. Long, fine and austere, its shapely palate delivers fine length and persistence over a finegrained powdery phenolic undercarriage. It finishes with crunchy acids" (Jeremy Oliver, 94/100) “Clare Valley Riesling doesn’t get much better. It’s subdued in youth, but intense and full of promise. Lime and charming floral notes kick it off, and a minerally undercurrent adds backbone. The finely textured palate is clean and expressive, long and aromatic.” (Ralph Kyte-Powell, 5/5)
2006 Reserve Riesling
€ 24,95
100% Riesling, roestvrij staal. "A clean bouquet, with some minerally overtones; very tight and very classic in the mouth, with extremely intense, lingering citrussy acidity; to keep for your wake." (James Halliday, 96/100) “Super austere, super tight, super intense and super long, it’s a sharp blade of lemon and grapefruit and lime blossom flavour, its tight talcy finish a joy to admire. You have to be able to enjoy a huge burst of lemon in order to drink it young, but it will age like a charm for a good long time.” (Campbell Mattinson, 94/100)
2010 Pinot Gris
€ 14,95
100% Pinot Gris, overwegend roestvrij staal (24% vergist op Frans eiken). “A pinot gris of genuine focus, freshness and varietal quality. It manages to be long and tangy, but also delivers elegance and delicacy. Scented with a floral bouquet of musk, peach and pear, it reveals a whiff of lemon zest. There’s roundness, creaminess and juiciness on the palate, with bright pear, peach and citrus flavours, while towards the finish the wine becomes more savoury and mineral. Underpinned by a very fine chalkiness, it finishes with a hint of sweetness balanced by a brittle acidity.” (Jeremy Oliver, 93/100)
2009 Semillon
€ 16,50
100% Semillon, 25% roestvrij staal, 75% nieuw Frans eiken (5 maanden). “Subtle aromas of lemon curd and lemongrass over toast, straw and a whiff of cedar. Light-bodied, crisp with a good intensity of citrus fruit flavours, the oak is well integrated and balanced, finishing long. It is delicious now though is made in a style to age so should cellar nicely to 2019+.” (Wine Advocate, 90/100)
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2006 Cabernet Malbec
€ 16,95
12
Nu-2020
6
Nu-2017
6
Nu-2014
6
Nu-2015
80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Malbec, 24 maanden Frans eiken (deels nieuw). “It has a classically scented nose of warm cassis, pencil shavings and blackberries with an undercurrent of cloves, cedar and black pepper. Crisp, full-bodied with great balance, it is still pretty primary, giving medium-firm fine tannins, ample flesh and a long layered finish.” (Wine Advocate, 92/100)
2007 The Fergus
€ 16,50
Overwegend Grenache, 18 maanden Amerikaans eiken (2 tot 4 jaar oud). “Very elegant but steeped in flavours of small fresh fruits, this spicy grenache blend marries pristine flavours of red cherries and dark plums with nuances of briar, cloves and licorice over delicate suggestions of mint and cedar. Floral and perfumed, with a hint of underbrush, it’s juicy but fine-grained, supple and dusty, finishing with a long, persistent core of pristine fruit.” (Jeremy Oliver, 92/100)
2008 Protégé Shiraz
€ 11,95
95% Shiraz, 3,5% Viognier, 1,5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24 maanden Amerikaans eiken (1 en 2 jaar oud). Tim’s superieure instap-Shiraz, een eerbetoon aan zijn mentor Mick Knappstein. “If you really want to push the boat out, Tim Adams Protégé Shiraz is an elegant, rich, dark, spicy red with herby blackcurrant fruit to suit red meat dishes.” (Tim Curran, The Mirror, 4/5 sterren).
2007 Shiraz
€ 16,95
100% Shiraz, 18 maanden Amerikaans eiken (deels nieuw). “I simply can't think of another wine that matches beauty and power in the same way, that offers up immensely rich fruit, yet doesn't smash it with too much oak or scar it with too much tannin. The texture of this wine is like velvet. The flavours wash over your tongue, they caress your palate and linger long after you've swallowed. Sweet mint leaves, lush blackberry, finely focused blackcurrents rubbed with eucalyptus oil, all this in a cocoon of coconut and chocolate cream.” (Oz Clarke, Wine Buying Guide 2011, 1e plaats)
2008 The Aberfeldy Shiraz
€ 37,50
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Nu-2020+
100% Shiraz (100 jaar oude stokken), 24 maanden nieuw Amerikaans eiken. “Long and elegant, with a musky bouquet of intense, jujube-like black and red berries, dark plums and briar, with fresh cedar, vanilla and bubblegum-like oak lifted by a whiff of violet and backed by notes of mint and animal hide. Generous and juicy, it’s smooth and chocolatey, with a deep presence of dark berry, cherry and plum-like flavour framed by fine, silky tannins and backed by nuances of dried herbs and methol.” (Jeremy Oliver, 93/100)
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Voyager Estate Margaret River, Western Australia Zeer ambitieuze en succesvolle producent die behoort tot de elite van Margaret River. Een prachtig assortiment, klassiek van oriëntatie maar zeer eigen van signatuur. "A spectacular Margaret River winery development, Voyager Estate has become one of the region's leading makers." (Jeremy Oliver)
2009 Sauvignon Blanc Semillon
€ 14,95
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Nu-2014
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Nu-2015+
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Nu-2014+
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Nu-2020+
60% Sauvignon Blanc, 38% Semillon, 2% Chardonnay, roestvrij staal. “A seamless blend of Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon plus the Pierro little touch of chardonnay; flows easily across the tongue, no one fruit character predominant, and has a gentle finish. Overall elegance and harmony. ” (James Halliday, 93/100)
2007 Chardonnay
€ 25,95
100% Chardonnay, 12 maanden Frans eiken (40% nieuw). “Long and savoury, its pristine, crystalline fruit is tightly underpinned by a fine chalkiness, finishing long and restrained, with a pure core of flavour, complex bakery notes and a mineral aspect wrapped up with a taut and finely balanced acidity.” (Jeremy Oliver, 96/100)
2007 Girt by Sea
€ 14,95
52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 11% Malbec, 3% Shiraz, 12 maanden Frans en Amerikaans eiken (deels nieuw). “This is from an excellent vintage, and it shows. It smells and tastes like a high quality regional cabernet. It doesn’t have enormous power, but really that just makes it more drinkable. It tastes of gravel and blackcurrant, chocolate and mint, and all these robust, lip-smacking flavours form and flow beautifully through your mouth. Gorgeous drinking.” (Campbell Mattinson, 92/100)
2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot
€ 32,00
81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, 24 maanden Frans eiken (de helft nieuw). "Powerful, ripe and handsomely crafted, this very assertive and firmly structured cabernet blend delivers a plush, concentrated and meaty expression of liqueur cherry, dark chocolate, blackberry and cedary flavour underpinned by polished, creamy oak and firm, but pliant tannin. From its heady, violet-like perfume to its lingering palate that builds towards a heady crescendo, it's very impactful and stylish. Aeration reveals more elegance and herbal undertones" (Jeremy Oliver, 95/100)
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Craggy Range Winery Martinborough / Hawke’s Bay Een uniek bedrijf met een grenzeloze ambitie: wijnen van wereldklasse wil men hier maken. Drijvende kracht is Master of Wine Steve Smith, Nieuw-Zeeland's meest vooraanstaande viticulturist en volgens Decanter Magazine behorend tot de 50 meest invloedrijke personen uit de hedendaagse wijnwereld. "The country's best all-around producer." (Wine Spectator) "New World Icon of Tomorrow." (Decanter)
2010 Te Muna Road Vineyard Riesling
€ 16,95
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Nu-2015+
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Nu-2016
100% Riesling (Martinborough), roestvrij staal. “This dense and powerful riesling has citrus and ripe apricot, nectarine and white peach flavours plus a hint of rose petal and minerals. Dry and robust with the potential to age splendidly. It will benefit from decanting.” (Bob Campbell MW, 5/5, jaargang 2009)
2009 Gimblett Gravels Vineyard Chardonnay
€ 16,95
100% Chardonnay (Hawke’s Bay), roestvrij staal en Frans eiken. “Tasted as a finished tank sample, the impressive 2009 GG Chardonnay has a light apple, orange zest and citrus lemon nose with a hint of peach emerging with time.The palate is medium-bodied with a slight leesy entry, good acidity and subtle honeyed tones leading to a deft, understated, slightly waxy finish.” (Wine Advocate, 91/100)
2007 Les Beaux Cailloux
€ 39,50
100% Chardonnay (Gimblett Gravels, Hawke’s Bay), 17 maanden Frans eiken (54% nieuw). “Majestic, notably refined Gimblett Gravels Chardonnay with a beautifully fragrant, complex, mealy bouquet. Weighty, with deep grapefruit and stone-fruit flavours, mealy and nutty notes adding complexity. Finely poised, with great texture and harmony. Still unfolding.” (Michael Cooper, 5/5)
2010 Te Muna Road Vineyard Pinot Noir
€ 28,50
100% Pinot Noir (Matinborough), 9 maanden Frans eiken (31% nieuw). “Deeply coloured, with a fragrant, spicy, smoky bouquet, it is sturdy, rich, savoury and complex, with densely packed cherry, plum, spice and nut flavours, ripe and finely textured. Still very youthful, it should be long-lived.” (Michael Cooper, 5/5)
2009 Calvert Vineyard Pinot Noir
€ 32,50
100% Pinot Noir (Bannockburn, Central Otago), 10 maanden Frans eiken (35% nieuw). “An exuberant, almost exotic nose with plush red-berried fruits, mango and over-ripe Satsuma. The palate is medium-bodied, well balanced with fine tannins, intense red-berried fruit, citrus lemon and a hint of orange zest. There is impressive length and real vibrancy to this biodynamic gem.” (Wine Advocate, 91-93)
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2009 Gimblett Gravels Vineyard Te Kahu Merlot
€ 18,95
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Nu-2015+
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Nu-2014
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Nu-2020+
80% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Malbec (Gimblett Gravels, Hawke’s Bay), 15 maanden Frans eiken (22% nieuw). “It has an introverted bouquet with blackberry leaf, cassis, damson, vanilla and a touch of blueberry that unfurls nicely in the glass. The palate is tannic and very well defined, a captivating symmetry here with an irresistible velvety finish that lingers on long after the wine has bid adieu.” (Wine Advocate, 92/100, jaargang 2008)
2005 Sophia
€ 37,50
62% Merlot, 34% Cabernet Franc, 4% Cabernet Sauvignon (Gimblett Gravells, Hawke’s Bay), 19 maanden Frans eiken (80% nieuw). “Incredibly dense blend with dark berries, exotic spice and subtle floral characters that will be fully revealed in time. Characterized by a wonderful velvet texture and considerable length of flavour.” (Bob Campbell MW, 96/100)
2006 Gimblett Gravels Vineyard Block 14 Syrah
€ 25,00
100% Syrah (Gimblett Gravels, Hawke’s Bay), 17 maanden Frans eiken (42% nieuw). “Block 14 earned many accolades since its first vintage in 2001 and is now firmly established as one of the country’s premier examples of syrah. Rich and moderately complex wine with a lovely textural quality that makes it almost chewy. Classic Gimblett Gravels cracked black pepper character, although the tannins are softer and the wine warmer than most.” (Bob Campbell MW, 93/100)
2007 Le Sol
€ 57,00
100% Syrah (Gimblett Gravels, Hawke’s Bay), 20 maanden Frans eiken (42% nieuw). “Very intense, almost introverted on the nose, closed compared to the Block 14 but the palate is full-bodied with immense chewy tannins, real weight and concentration but good acidity. Huge grip, pure black cherry, cassis and plum but velvety and caressing on the finish. Unreal.” (Wine Advocate, 96/100) “Deep, dark, dense and brooding, this is a very rich, complex wine, showing notes of plum, blackberry, aniseed, lavender and vanilla spice. A stunner.” (Decanter, 19/20)
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Dog Point Vineyard Marlborough Excellent domein van viticulturist Ivan Sutherland en wijnmaker James Healy, beide afkomstig van Cloudy Bay. De familiewijngaarden behoren tot de oudste en beste van Nieuw-Zeeland. "Since debuting with the 2002 vintage James Healy and Ivan Sutherland have been fashioning some of Marlborough's finest wines." (Wine Advocate)
2011 Sauvignon Blanc
€ 16,95
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Nu-2016+
100% Sauvignon Blanc, roestvrij staal. “20% of Dog Point’s 2010 Sauvignon Blanc was naturally fermented. It offers expressive notes of fresh grapefruit, lemon zest, kumquat and under-ripe pineapple with hints of bay leaf, fennel seed and baking bread. Medium bodied with a wonderful concentration of citrus, tropical and spice flavours, it gives a great backbone of refreshing acidity and a long yeasty finish.” (Wine Advocate, 91/100, jaargang 2010)
2009 Section 94
€ 24,95
100% Sauvignon Blanc, 18 maanden Frans eiken (1 en 2 jaar oud). “Aromatic wine that does show some faintly herbal Sauvignon Blanc character that’s nearly blocked out by a strong wet stones/mineral influence and subtle bready, toasty characters from extended barrel maturation on the yeast lees. Oak is more evident on the palate though the wine does have a core of taut fruit and mineral. More weight and richness than I expect from Sauvignon Blanc with layers of subtle flavours that are nicely integrated. It’s hard to imagine an oak-aged Sauvignon Blanc getting much better than this.” (Bob Campbell MW, 94/100)
2009 Chardonnay
€ 24,95
100% Chardonnay, 18 maanden Frans eiken (15% nieuw). “Delicious Chardonnay with appealing fruit/alcohol sweetness beautifully balanced by fruity acidity to give a pleasantly drying finish. The flavours are a nicely integrated mix of white peach, guava and citrus with bread crust and spicy oak. Very classy wine.” (Bob Campbell MW, 94/100)
2009 Pinot Noir
€ 31,95
100% Pinot Noir, 18 maanden Frans eiken (50% nieuw). “It seemed inevitable that a partnership between Cloudy Bay’s ex-winemaker and viticulturist would make cracking wine. This is one of Dog Point’s best Pinot Noirs yet. It’s a seriously good wine with excellent cellaring potential.” (Decanter, 18,5/20)
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Greenhough Wines Nelson Het verborgen pareltje van Andrew Greenhough en Jenny Wheeler. In het koele, maritieme klimaat van Nelson creëert dit zachtaardige duo een reeks karaktervolle en pure wijnen zonder opsmuk. Wijnen waarin niet alleen de regio en de wijngaard weerklinken, maar ook het talent, de aandacht voor detail en de intuïtieve, onderzoekende geest van Andrew Greenhough.
2011 Sauvignon Blanc
€ 12,95
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Nu-2014
100% Sauvignon Blanc, overwegend roestvrij staal. “Andrew Greenhough aims for a ‘rich Sauvignon Blanc style with ripe, creamy mouthfeel’ and hits the target with ease. Grown at three sites at Hope, the wine is mostly handled in tank, but 4 per cent of the blend is fermented with indigenous yeasts in new oak casks. The 2010 vintage has slightly ‘sweaty’ aromas, leading into a classy, authoritative wine. Very mouthfilling, it is sweet-fruited, with ripe tropical-fruit flavours, showing lovely delicacy and richness, finely balanced acidity, and a long, slightly spicy, dry finish.” (Michael Cooper, 5/5, jaargang 2010)
2009 Hope Vineyard Riesling
€ 13,95
100% Riesling, roestvrij staal. “The 2009 Hope Vineyard Riesling appears very youthful, giving a great intensity of lemon-lime notes with touches of dill seed and wet pebbles. Medium bodied and medium-dry (13 grams per liter of residual sugar), the palate is crisp, concentrated, well balanced and leaves a long finish. Though delicious now, it seems very young and restrained, suggesting it could have more to show.” (Wine Advocate, 90/100)
2009 Gewürztraminer
€ 13,95
100% Gewürztraminer, roestvrij staal. “Grown at Hope and Moutere, the 2009 vintage is richly perfumed and mouthfilling, with concentrated peach, lychee and spice flavours, and an off-dry (8 grams/litre of residual sugar), finely balanced finish.” (Michael Cooper, 4/5)
2008 Pinot Noir
€ 16,95
100% Pinot Noir, 12 maanden Frans eiken (34% nieuw). “The 2008, grown at Hope and Upper Moutere, is a ripely scented, supple red with excellent depth of cherry, plum and slightly herb flavours, a subtle seasoning of oak, savoury, complex notes good very tannin support. It’s a delicious, harmonious wine, for drinking now is or crisp, “Itand appears youthful,pebbles. Medium bodied and medium-dry the palate cellaring.” (Michael Cooper, 4/5).
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Greywacke Marlborough In zijn 25 jaar als wijnmaker van Cloudy Bay heeft Kevin Judd niet alleen dit prestigieuze label wereldfaam bezorgd, hij heeft in één moeite door Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc op de kaart gezet. Twee jaar geleden realiseerde hij een lang gekoesterde droom en introduceerde zijn eigen wijnen onder de naam Greywacke, een verwijzing naar de grijze zandsteen die zo karakteristiek is voor het Nieuw-Zeelandse landschap. Het fruit betrekt Kevin van zijn vriend en oud-collega Ivan Sutherland, de man achter Dog Point.
2010 Sauvignon Blanc
€ 16,95
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Nu-2013
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Nu-2015+
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Nu-2015+
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Nu-2015+
100% Sauvignon Blanc, 90% roestvrij staal, 10% Frans eiken. “Ah, yes, this is every bit the wine you’d expect from Mr. K. Judd, former Cloudy Bay winemaker and a man with a keen eye for all things Marlborough and vinous. The nose has impressive complex, flinty elements; cleverly derived fermentation elements combine with exotic ripe goosberry and lime fruits. Superb texture and depth on the palate – long and unrelening finish.” (Nick Stock, 94/100)
2009 Wild Sauvignon
€ 22,95
100% Sauvignon Blanc, 12 maanden Frans eiken (10% nieuw). “It displays yeasty / toasty notes of freshly baked bread and toasted almonds over fresh grapefruit juice, kumquats, passion fruit and mandarin peel plus hints of cedar, coriander seed and dill. Medium bodied and wonderfully concentrated, it has a beautiful satiny texture, invigorating acidity and a very long, layered finish. Kevin Judd takes Marlborough Sauvignon to new heights with this one!” (Wine Advocate, 93+/100)
2010 Pinot Gris
€ 19,95
100% Pinot Gris, 50% roestvrij staal, 50% Frans eiken. “Right from the get-go, this sets itself apart from the rest of the pack with a level of polish, complexity and balance. The nose has ripe peach and mango fruits; gently savoury, yeasty complexity adds biscuity aromas too. The palate has an immediate sense of concentration and the textural richness builds in smooth layers; there’s pear and nectarine, and a juicy, precise finish.” (Nick Stock, 94/100)
2010 Pinot Noir
€ 29,95
100% Pinot Noir, 14 maanden Frans eiken (45% nieuw). “Very polished wine, with smooth dark-cherry fruit aromas on the nose, fine dark chocolate, fresh, toasty oak and a whole barrage of hard brown spice complexity. The palate’s beautifully precise and focused; acidity sits neatly inside fine, even tannins and holds ripe and dark cherry-fruit flavour in the saddle long through the finish. Beautifully delivered wine.” (Nick Stock, 95/100, jaargang 2009) 20
Kumeu River Wines Auckland Het levenswerk van de familie Brajkovic met moeder Melba aan het roer en Master of Wine Michael als grote inspirator. Talent, toewijding en terroir maken Kumeu River de meest vooraanstaande Chardonnay specialist van Nieuw-Zeeland. "Kumeu River makes the best, most long lived Chardonnays in New Zealand.” (Harvey Steinman, Wine Spectator)
2008 Village Chardonnay
€ 13,95
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Nu-2014
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Nu-2015+
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Nu-2015+
100% Chardonnay, een derde vergist op Frans eiken, twee derde op roestvrij staal. “A real cracker at a bargain price. This wine gives intense pineaplle and apricot aromas with some cream and toast plus a touch of meal. Crisp, medium bodied, there’s good concentration and texture here with a long finish. Delicous now, it should drink nicely through 2014.” (Wine Advocate, 89/100)
2008 Estate Chardonnay
€ 23,95
100% Chardonnay, 11 maanden Frans eiken (20% nieuw). “Grown in several blocks around Kumeu, hand-picked, fermented with indiginous yeasts and lees-aged in Burgundy oak barriques, the wine also undergoes a full malolactic fermentation. The 2008 vintage is very open and expressive. Weighty and rich, showing lovely fruit sweetness, it offers highly concentrated stone-fruit flavours, with finely integrated oak and fresh, appetising acidity. Peachy and mealy, with a hint of butterscotch, it’s a lush, generous wine, already delicious.” (Michael Cooper, 5/5) “It has pronounced passion fruit, ripe white peach, green mango and toast aromas with some cashew and oatmeal and a whiff of lemon curd. Very crisp, tight and medium-bodied, the toast and exotic fruit flavours are concentrated, encased in a creamy texture and leading to a very long finish.” (Wine Advocate, 91/100)
2008 Coddington Chardonnay
€ 28,95
100% Chardonnay, 11 maanden Frans eiken (20-25% nieuw). “Coddington Chardonnay comes from a single vineyard about 3 kilometers from the winery that was planted in 1994. The soil here is predominantly clay and the vines are all Clone 15. Barrel fermented using natural yeasts, 100% goes through malolactic fermentation. The nose is already very expressive displaying really intense ripe pineapple and pink guava aromas with a toasty/biscuit undercurrent and nuances of lime juice, orange blossom and some butterscotch. Very crisp, rich and medium-full bodied, this opulent, satin textured wine gives a long exotic-fruited finish.” (Wine Advocate, 92/100) “Powerful, complex and slightly nutty, it’s a lusher, softer wine than its Hunting Hill stablemate, but the finish is tight-knit, promising plenty of scope for development. The 2008 is highly fragrant, with rich, ripe stone-fruit flavours, biscuity, mealy notes adding complexity, good acid spine and a long finish.” (Michael Cooper, 5/5)
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2008 Hunting Hill Chardonnay
€ 28,95
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Nu-2018+
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Nu-2018+
100% Chardonnay, 11 maanden Frans eiken (20-25% nieuw). “The 2008 Hunting Hill Chardonnay comes from a vineyard just across from the winery, also planted to Clone 5. It’s a slightly cooler site with an iron pan running beneath the vineyard. This is the third vintage of this label. Made in a similar fashion to the Coddington Chardonnay, this wine gives powerful lime/lemon aromas with some grapefruit zest and orange blossom plus a whiff of chalk. Very crisp, intense and silky, this is a more restrained, tight-knit expression leaving a very long mineral and citrus zest finish. Built for the cellar, this wine should be best 2014 to 2019+.” (Wine Advocate, 93+/100) “A stylish, elegant wine, in its youth it is less lush than its Coddington stablemate, but with good acidity and citrusy, complex flavours that build well across the palate. Very fresh and youthfull, the 2008 is highly fragrant, with generous grapefruit, peach and nut flavours and a tight-knit finish. A very classy wine, it should be longlived.” (Michael Cooper, 5/5).
2008 Mate’s Vineyard Chardonnay
€ 31,95
100% Chardonnay, 11 maanden Frans eiken (30% nieuw) “Mate’s Vineyard was so named after the estate’s founder, Mate (pronounced Matty) Brajkovich, who passed away in 1992. It is an original block near the winery, which was replanted to Mendoza Clone Chardonnay in 1990. This wine is made similarly to the other two single vineyard wines except that it gets a bit more new oak. The 2008 Mate’s Vineyard Chardonnay begins with butterscotch, toast and apricot kernel notes, leading to fragrant aromas of orange blossom, honeysuckle, coriander seed and warm Golden Delicious apple slices. The palate is very tightknit with great tension, wonderfully crisp and pure acid, and a creamy richness that lingers on and on in the mouth. It needs time to really shine -- consider drinking it from 2014 to 2019+.” (Wine Advocate, 94+/100) “This extremely classy single-vineyard wine is Kumeu River’s flagship.Strikingly similar to Kumeu River Estate Chardonnay, but slightly more opulent and concentrated, it offers the same rich and harmonious flavours of grapefruit, peach and butterscotch, typically with a stronger seasoning of new French oak. The 2008 vintage is highly fragrant and finely poised, with rich, youthful flavours of stone-fruit and toast, showing lovely depth and complexity.” (Michael Cooper, 5/5).
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Millton Vineyards and Winery Gisborne Klein maar zeer fijn domein van James en Annie Millton, pioniers van de biodynamische wijnbouw in Nieuw-Zeeland. De Chenin Blanc wordt algemeen beschouwd als ‘s werelds beste buiten de Loire en ook de andere wijnen zijn van het hoogste niveau. “James Millton continues as one of New Zealand’s most quality-conscientious winemakers and his biodynamically produced wines are individual and full of character.” (Wine Advocate)
2009 Te Arai Vineyard Chenin Blanc
€ 15,95
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Nu-2017+
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Nu-2014
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Nu-2015+
100% Chenin Blanc, 50% roestvrij staal, 50% Frans eiken (11 maanden, demimuids, 10% nieuw). “BioGro certified, this Gisborne wine is New Zealand’s best Chenin Blanc. The grapes are grown organically and hand-picked at different stages of ripening, culminating in some years in a final harvest of botrytis-affected fruit. Fermentation is in tanks and large, 620-litre French oak casks, used in the Loire for Chenin Blanc. Still a baby, the 2009 vintage is very fresh, crisp and lively, with no sign of botrytis at this stage. Racy, with a basically dry impression on the palate (7 grams/litre of residual sugar), and a very subtle oak influence, it is minerally and lingering.” (Michael Cooper, 4/5)
2010 Riverpoint Vineyard Viognier
€ 15,95
100% Viognier, deels vergist op roestvrij staal, deels op Frans eiken. “Floral and fleshy. Intensely aromatic, with ripe fruit-characters of apricots and musk, excellent flavour concentration, a sliver of sweetness and a deliciously oily, creamy texture.” (Michael Cooper, 5/5, jaargang 2009) Trophy Winner Other Whites and Rosé Wines Air New Zealand Awards 2010, jaargang 2009 (“Classically aromatic displaying apricot, floral and subtle spice notes with a concentrated and silky smooth palate.”)
2009 Opou Vineyard Chardonnay
€ 15,95
100% Chardonay, 10 maanden Frans eiken (10% nieuw). “Produced from whole bunch pressed grapes naturally fermented in small oak barrels, less than 20% new, the 2009 Opou Chardonnay presents aromas of fresh peaches, warm apple slices and under-ripe pineapple with nuances of toast, cashews and preserved ginger. Medium bodied and very nicely balanced in the mouth, it offers layers of concentrated stone fruit and savory flavors, finishing long. Delicious now, it should cellar to 2015+.” (Wine Advocate, 91/100)
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Terravin Wines Marlborough Terravin’s eigenaar en wijnmaker Mike Eaton geldt als een van de grondleggers van de wijnbouw in Marlborough en een groot kenner van het regionale terroir. Zijn unieke wijnen getuigen hiervan. “These are full-bodied, beautifully handcrafted wines with superb complexity and subtlety and are well worth seeking out, particularly his stunning reds.” (Wine Advocate)
2005 Hillside Selection Pinot Noir
€ 29,95
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Nu-2014
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Nu-2015+
100% Pinot Noir, 17 maanden Frans eiken (45% nieuw). “Just 500 cases are produced, a selection of the best barrels with fruit from the center of the gentle, north-facing slope. It has a complex brambly nose with a subtle hint of sloes which is followed by a medium-bodied palate with silky tannins and a sensuous, red-berried finish. Very pure and natural, this excellent Pinot should drink well over 8-10 years.” (Wine Advocate, 93/100) “Dense, rich and complex wine with strong black and red cherry, plum and dried spice flavours. Firm tannins give a drying finish and will inevitably help the wine to age well. A serious Marlborough Pinot Noir.” (Bob Campbell MW, 92/100) “Grown on clay slopes in the Omaka Valley, this exceptional red is harvested from the centre of the slope, fermented with indigenous yeasts, matured for 17 months in French oak barriques, and bottled without fining or filtering.” (Michael Cooper, 5/5)
2006 J Cabernet Merlot Malbec
€ 26,95
85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 5% Malbec, 18 maanden Frans eiken (35% nieuw). “The 2005 J delivers a striking, savoury, chocolate-tinged nose that explodes from the glass accompanied by a silky smooth palate. Sensuous on the furry, cocoa-infused finish, this is a compelling wine although a paltry 65 cases were produced. The same for the 2006 J with a distinctive earthy nose, slightly stalky with a touch of tar. The palate has more austerity than the 2005, quite masculine with dark chocolate and a touch of garrigue. A complex, intellectual wine.” (Wine Advocate, 92+/100)
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Wild Rock Wines Marlborough / Hawke’s Bay / Central Otago Een overtuigende reeks instapwijnen van Craggy Range. Voor het grootste deel afkomstig van dezelfde eersteklas wijngaarden als de toplijn van Craggy, maar gegoten in een meer open en toegankelijke stijl. Zeer goede kwaliteit voor een alleszins redelijke prijs. “The best vineyards, sustainably grown, talented people, the most pristine environment in the world. A New Wave from New Zealand.”
2011 Elevation Sauvignon Blanc
€ 11,95
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Nu-2013
100% Sauvignon Blanc, (Marlborough), roestvrij staal. “Lifted aromas of red currant, passionfruit and spearmint combine for an intense bouquet. The palate has prominent fresh acidity which is balanced by an intense core of fruit where characters of lime and apple come to mind. The palate is seamless and refreshing.” (Tasting Note Wild Rock)
2009 Pania Chardonnay
€ 12,95
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Nu-2013
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Nu-2013
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Nu-2015+
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Nu-2013
100% Chardonnay (Hawke’s Bay), 10 maanden Frans eiken (30% nieuw). “Partly barrel-fermented, the 2009 is a mouthfilling, well-rounded wine with a fragrant, nutty bouquet. Sweet-fruited, with ripe stone-fruit flavours, it is peachy, toasty and rich, with an attractively creamy texture.” (Michael Cooper, 4/5).
2010 Cupids Arrow Pinot Noir
€ 15,50
100% Pinot Noir (Central Otago), 14 maanden Frans eiken (20% nieuw). “The bouquet is beautifully ripe and lifted, displaying red/black cherry, spice, game and a hint of nutty characters. It's juicy and rounded on the palate with silky texture and lovely fine tannins. A beautifully expressed and harmonised wine with plenty of appeal.” (Sam Kim, 91/100, jaargang 2009)
2009 Gravel Pit Red Merlot Malbec
€ 12,95
73% Merlot, 23% Malbec, 2% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Cabernet Franc (Hawke’s Bay), 18 maanden Frans eiken (18% nieuw). “It's youthful yet complex and harmonious on the nose displaying cassis, dark plum, cedar and dried herb characters. The palate is medium-full and beautifully textured with a fleshy mouthfeel and lovely chalky tannins. A Merlot Malbec blend that's beautifully styled and delicious, and great value for money.” (Sam Kim, 91/100)
2008 Angels Dust Syrah
€ 14,95
98% Syrah, 2% Malbec (Hawke’s Bay), 14 maanden Frans eiken (16% nieuw). “This dense and richly-textured wine punches well above its weight. Attractive sweet fruit with red berry, black pepper and spicy oak flavours. Stylish, supple Syrah offering good value at this price.” (Bob Campbell MW, 88/100) 25
Viña Mayu Elqui Valley Ons eerste domein uit Chili doet meteen alle bellen rinkelen. Of het nu het uitzonderlijke terroir is van Elqui Valley, Chili’s meest noordelijke wijnregio, of de Italiaanse flair van wijnmaker Giorgio Flessati, dit zijn wijnen met een geheel eigen signatuur. Ze zijn exemplarisch voor een ontwikkeling in Chili waarbij meer en meer nadruk ligt op regionale stijlverschillen en individuele expressie.
2010 Sauvignon Blanc Reserva
€ 8,95
12
Nu-2013
6
Nu-2013
12
Nu-2013
12
Nu-2015
6
Nu-2015
100% Sauvignon Blanc, overwend roestvrij staal. “Piercing, enthralling purity with aromas of green peppers, fresh peas and ripe limes. Fabulously crunchy, refreshing and food-friendly. Follows on from the Decanter World Wine Awards International Trophy-winning 2009 vintage. Top marks for value.” (Decanter, 18/20)
2009 Sangiovese
€ 7,95
100% Sangiovese (handpluk, zoals alles bij Mayu), deels roestvrij staal, deels Frans en Amerikaans eiken. “This sexy, Latin American spin on chianti would be fantastic with baked pasta dishes such as lasagne.” (Fiona Beckett, The Guardian)
2009 Carmenère
€ 7,95
100% Carmenère, deels roestvrij staal, deels 1 en 2 jaar oud Amerikaans eiken. Een goede Carmenère combineert de charme van Merlot met de structuur van Cabernet Sauvignon. Giorgio Flessati mikt bij z’n instap Carmenère op een toegankelijke wijn met een open karakter en voldoende pit.
2007 Carmenère Reserva
€ 11,95
100% Carmenère, 8 maanden Frans en Amerikaans eiken (1 en 2 jaar oud). De Reserva biedt een selectie van het mooiste fruit van Mayu’s beste wijngaarden. Giorgio Flessati wil dat fruit en die wijngaarden laten spreken en kiest derhalve voor terughoudend houtgebruik.
2007 Syrah Reserva
€ 11,95
100% Syrah, deels roestvrij staal, deels Frans eiken (6 maanden). “Benchmark Elqui Syrah, with engaging aromas of grilled meat, dried flowers and black pepper. On the palate, it’s rich yet intensely savoury, with a spicy finish and lingering flavours of thyme and cassis. At this price, there’s little like it on the market.” (Decanter, 18,5/20) Regional Trophy Red Rhone Varietal Decanter World Wine Awards (“Smoky, jammy, with some dried-thyme scent. Tar and pepper flavours on the palate that combine well with opulent blackberry syrup. Fleshy and broad – a lot of wine for the money.”) 26
Dominio del Plata Mendoza Susana Balbo is de drijvende kracht achter Dominio del Plata, een van de tophuizen uit de regio Mendoza. Onder het Crios label presenteert zij een reeks wijnen die voor een zeer aantrekkelijke prijs de best mogelijke introductie biedt tot het Argentijnse wijnidioom. “All Crios wines are phenomenal values worth buying by the case.” (Wine Advocate). Value brand of the year 2009, 2007 and 2004 (Wine and Spirits Magazine)
2010 Crios de Susana Balbo Torrontés
€ 9,95
6
Nu-2013
12
Nu-2013
100% Torrontés van een hooggelegen wijngaard in Valle de Cafayate, met de hand geoogst, koel vergist op roestvrij staal en drie maanden op de fijne gist gerijpt. “Perfumed aromas of peach nectar and flowers. Juicy, pure and intense, with lovely floral perfume and bright framing acidity. A bit viognier-like in its floral complexity. Finishes juicy and long, and not a bit heavy.” (Stephen Tanzer, 90/100) “Some Mendoza Torrontes in the blend; fragrant, dry, mouth-filling, the prototype Torrontes.” (Wine Advocate, 91/100) Gold Medal Argentina Wine Awards 2011 (waardige opvolger van de jaargang 2009 die de Trophy won voor beste Torrontés tijdens de Argentina Wine Awards 2010)
2009 Crios de Susana Balbo Malbec
€ 10,95
90% Malbec en 10% Bonarda van hooggelegen wijngaarden in Luján de Cuyo, San Carlos en Tunuyán, 9 maanden gerijpt op een mix van Frans (50%) en Amerikaans (50%) eiken (1 en 2 jaar oud). “Incense, spice box, underbrush, black cherry, savoury, ripe, long.” (Wine Advocate, 90/100) "Pure aromas of strawberry jam, cassis and pepper, with a minty high note. Sweet, round and fruity, with good stuffing and ripeness; a step up in generosity of texture and richness from the 2008. Ripe tannins give support to the wine and extend its finish. An excellent finish." (Stephen Tanzer, 89/100)
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VERKOOPVOORWAARDEN Alle vermelde prijzen zijn per fles in euro en inclusief BTW. De inhoud van een fles is 0,75 liter, tenzij anders aangegeven. Bestellen is mogelijk per verpakkingseenheid van 6 of 12 flessen (zie vermelding per wijn). Voor de levering van onze wijnen maken we gebruik van de diensten van Verhoeven Wijn Distributie Centrum te Tilburg, een betrouwbare partner gespecialiseerd in de opslag en distributie van wijn. Afhankelijk van de regio vindt levering plaats op twee, drie of vier werkdagen per week. Levering geschiedt franco aan huis bij een bestelling ter waarde van tenminste € 200,00 inclusief BTW. Bij kleinere bestellingen is een bijdrage in de vrachtkosten verschuldigd van €15,00 inclusief BTW. Op al onze transacties zijn de Algemene Voorwaarden van de Koninklijke Vereniging van Nederlandse Wijnhandelaren van toepassing. Deze zijn gedeponeerd ter griffie van de arrondissementsrechtbank te Amsterdam onder nummer 44/2008. Een exemplaar van de voorwaarden wordt desgevraagd toegezonden. Geleverde wijnen blijven eigendom van New World Wineries totdat het volledige factuurbedrag is voldaan. Deze gids vervangt alle voorgaande edities.
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