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Bright ruby red. Very pretty & aromatic on the nose with floral notes mixed with dark cherries & a touch of spice. Elegant & aromatic with lots of succulent ripe black cherries, aromatic boysenberries & black currant. French oak has added a rich complex toasty finish. Perfect for drinking immediately this wine will continue to develop for at least another five years from vintage date. This Pioneer Block Pinot Noir is perfectly matched with spring lamb, sweet potatoes & roast vegetables. ...
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A rounded luscious Pinot Noir with aromatic floral notes combined with red berries & subtle earthy richness. Full-bodied on the palate, with Morello cherry flavours & a fine silky structure showing fresh vanilla pod, blackberry & blueberry with spice on the finish. ...
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This wine is named Bull Block after the stud Jersey bulls who previously grazed on a paddock on this site. Dense crimson. Lifted notes of boysenberry & black cherries with toasty oak notes. A delicious, luscious wine with ripe flavours of black cherries, dark plums & boysenberries. This wine has a fine tannin structure which complements the lifted spicy French oak. Perfect for drinking immediately this wine will continue to develop for at least another 5 years from vintage date. Best with full flavoured lamb or beef Awards Trophy, Nova Scotia Port of Wines Tasting Competition (Canada) 2011 Top New Zealand Wine Gold, Sommelier Wine Awards
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This wine is named Bull Block after the stud Jersey bulls who previously grazed on a paddock on this site. Dense crimson. Lifted notes of boysenberry & black cherries with toasty oak notes. A delicious, luscious wine with ripe flavours of black cherries, dark plums & boysenberries. This wine has a fine tannin structure which complements the lifted spicy French oak. Perfect for drinking immediately this wine will continue to develop for at least another 5 years from vintage date. Best with full flavoured lamb or beef Awards Trophy, Nova Scotia Port of Wines Tasting Competition (Canada) 2011 Top New Zealand Wine Gold, Sommelier Wine Awards
- 2011 London Silver, Air New Zealand Wine Awards 2011 Silver, Marlborough Wine Show 2011
- NZ 4 Stars, Tiz Wine Pinot Noir Tasting May 2011

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Pale gold. On the nose this wine has delicate aromas of white peach, almonds & grapefruit laced with touches of spice & honeysuckle. Medium-bodied with appealing flavours of stone fruit, grapefruit & underlying clove, cinnamon & savoury oak notes. The palate is bright, elegant, youthful & creamy, with soft acidity & a lingering finish. Perfect for drinking immediately this Chardonnay will be at its best over the next two to three years maturing into a fuller more complex wine. Enjoy with seafood with cream-based sauces, mild Asian curries or pasta. ...
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Pale gold. An intense & complex nose with aromas of white peach, honeysuckle & savoury oak notes. A deliciously full-bodied & rich wine with complex stone fruit flavours & a touch of spice supported by underlying savoury oak notes & subtle bread-crust characters. The palate is elegant & full with firm & well balanced acidity & a lingering finish. Perfect for drinking immediately this Chardonnay will age well in the bottle with careful cellaring for up to five years from vintage date. Perfect with salmon, rich cream-based sauces or roast chicken. ...
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A lush, full-bodied Pinot Noir with well-integrated tannins & firm acidity. Ripe cherry & rich plum dominate the palate, supported by subtle hints of rich coffee. Deep ruby colour Ripe black cherry, boysenberry & black plum with lifted notes of violets & savoury toasty oak. A full-bodied rich wine with well integrated tannins, firm acidity & intense concentration. Ripe black cherry & dark plums dominate the palate, supported by a subtle hint of rich coffee & chocolaty silky tannin. French oak lends elegance, structural support & savoury smoky notes. Drinking beautifully now, this wine will continue to improve with cellaring of five years & beyond. Ideally matched with a game or lamb dish served with mushrooms or a rich savoury sauce. ...
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Pale straw with green hues. Intense & powerful aromas of blackcurrant, passionfruit, grapefruit & gooseberry. A full, crisp & powerful wine showing intense flavours of passionfruit & blackcurrant, with underlying gooseberry tones. This wine has full yet elegant palate, subtle minerality & a well balanced long, lingering finish. Perfect for drinking immediately this wine will be at its best over the next two years. An ideal match with antipasto, grilled seasonal vegetables or fresh seafood. ...
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Rose is a pinkish variety, light & crisp. Saint Clair Rose wines are the result of crushing red grapes early on, so that they are not able to impart their colour (or much tannin) to the final wine. With flavours of wild strawberry & cream with hints of raspberry Rose is elegant, fresh & appealing. Salmon Pink Aromas of red berries & cherry along with freshly cut strawberries leap from the glass. A fresh & appealing wine with flavours of cherry & redcurrant, underlying strawberries & cream tones. Fresh acidity is balanced by a round yet elegant palate that leads to a lingering finish. Perfect for drinking immediately, this Rose will be at its best over the next 1 to 2 years. ...
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Dense ruby red rim with opaque black core. Intense concentrated aromas of blackberries, ripe black currents, liquorice, smoky bacon, tobacco leaf & new leather. Intense & concentrated with layers of ripe blackberry, Black Doris plum, fruit cake, chocolate, savoury bacon & liquorice. A full silky tannin structure & perfectly balanced acidity complement the spicy oak. Powerful & elegant with a remarkable longlasting finish. The Rapaura Reserve Merlot has won gold medals at the Air New Zealand Wine Awards over the last two years. It is medium-bodied with lush flavours & a full, supple tannin structure. Drinking beautifully from the outset, this wine can be enjoyed young or, with careful cellaring, will mature into a fuller, more complex wine that can be enjoyed for the next 8-10 years or beyond. An ideal match with seared eye fillet steak or venison. ...
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Saint Clair - Merlot 2015 6x 75cl Bottles

Deep red ruby. Dense aromas of dark fruits with hints of spice and savoury oak. A delicious Merlot with ripe blackberries and Black Doris plum along with rich Christmas cake spice. A smooth powdery tannin structure supports an elegant and stylish palate with well-balanced acidity and savoury oak finish. Drinking well already, this wine will continue to develop for up to five years from vintage date. Ideal with barbequed or grilled beef or lamb.
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  • SKU: 10447-22950
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Deep red ruby. Dense aromas of dark fruits with hints of spice & savoury oak. A delicious Merlot with ripe blackberries & Black Doris plum along with rich Christmas cake spice. A smooth powdery tannin structure supports an elegant & stylish palate with well-balanced acidity & savoury oak finish. Drinking well already, this wine will continue to develop for up to five years from vintage date. Ideal with barbequed or grilled beef or lamb.

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Merlot - A red grape variety used for blended and varietal wines
Palate - A term used to describe the roof of the mouth
Wine - An alcoholic drink made from fermented grapes.
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Red - One of the three primary colours
Ruby - A rare red coloured gemstone. A form of corundum they are red due to the presence of chromium in the crystal.
Oak - A member of the beech tree family that has acorns growing on it.
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TheDrinkShop
At thedrinkshop.com quality alcohol is only a click away. This award winning online retailer have been selling wines, beers and spirits since 1999 and have a selection of over 4,500 products to choose from. They sell premium vodka, vintage champagne, international beers and traditional whisky. They also sell a selection of alcohol related gifts and accessories to compliment their range. The brand sell to trade as well as to the public and stock all the leading brands as well as exclusive products not available elsewhere. Their website is a one stop shop for everything drink related with cocktail tips, brand reviews and recommendation's. If you are looking for a gift then they have a great selection of gift boxed spirits, international beer selections and vintage champagne. With the website being the UK's 5th most visited online retailer for wine, it would be hard not to find something for everyone.
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