New Products from The Condo Wine Club

Durvillea Mixed Case

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4 x Durvillea Sauvignon Blanc 2008 Aroma/Bouquet: Light, fresh Sauvignon Blanc with gentle, aromatic cut grass/lemon grass characters. Pure, delicate and appealing. A very good example from a challenging vintage. Good value at this price. Cellar: Drink within 3 years Serving Suggestion: By itself or with cold cuts and anti-pasta Award: Blue Gold Sydney International Wine Show Rating: 90/100 TWR, 84/100 Bob Campbell 4 x Durvillea Pinot Grigio 2009 Aroma/Bouquet: Rare to see a Kiwi Pinot Grigio but nice to see the label on a wine that clearly fits the style criteria. It's a light, clean, fresh, reasonably dry and very drinkable wine. Cellar: Drink now or cellar for 2 years Serving Suggestion: Pasta and poultry dishes, smoked salmon and salads Award: Blue Gold Sydney International Wine Show 2009, 84/100 Bob Campbell 4 x Durvillea Pinot Noir 2009 Aroma/Bouquet: Black and red cherries, brambly berries and spicy fruitcake. Full bodied with cherry and plum flavours, silky texture and long finish. Cellar: Drink now or cellar for up to 2-5 years Serving Suggestion: Strong fish, meats, and strong cheese

Price:S$ 468.00 Special Price:S$ 338.00

Rockpool Pinot Grigio 2009

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Colour/Appearance: Pale lemon. Aroma/Bouquet: Pear drops, mandarin, white nectarine with an exotic spice note. Palate: Medium-bodied with nectarine, mango and citrus flavours, a minerally texture and long, clean finish Cellaring: Already drinking well and likely to improve over the next 3 years Serving Suggestion: Seafood, Melon Wrapped in Parma Ham, Figs, Cold Cuts. Serve: Chilled.

Price:S$ 29.80

Durvillea Pinot Noir 2009

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Black and red cherries, brambly berries and spicy fruitcake. Full bodied with cherry and plum flavours, silky texture and long finish.

Price:S$ 41.50

Brick Kiln Shiraz 2008

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The 2008 Brick Kiln Shiraz has a dense purple colour with a full rich fruit flavour of plums, berries and chocolate. The tannins are finely adjusted to the fruit, and the flavour long on the palate. In bottle, it is developing into a marvellous fruit-driven wine considered by many to date as superior to the 2005 which James Halliday scored 92/100.

Price:S$ 51.90

Roero D.O.C. 2007

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Aroma/Bouquet: (Nebbiolo - 100%) Ruby red colour. On the nose, it is intense, fruity, flowery, red berries. On the palate, it is full-bodied, warm, supple, fresh, good intensity and persistence. Cellaring: Drink now. Serving Suggestion: Savoury pasta dishes, stew, cheeses.

Price:S$ 48.15 Special Price:S$ 44.33

12,000 Miles Pinot Gris 2008

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The Gladstone / Martinborough region is famous in New Zealand, but rarely heard of outside of it. The 12000 Miles Pinot Gris is a great example of why, with its very approachable citrus fruit driven style that is light on the palate but yet textured from its time being stirred over lees which delivers softer finishing flavours of pears and lychee. Without a doubt one of life’s perfect afternoon wines with some cut fruit and a good book.

Price:S$ 37.60

Forfeit Lane Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

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Aroma/Bouquet: Deep lively colour. Strongly varietal nose, with cabernet notes of coffee, ripe berries & hints of spicy oak. On the palate, the wine is big, full-bodied with lingering flavours of berries & spice. Warm & ripe with grainy but soft tannins. Cellaring: Drink now or cellar for 3-5 years. Serving Suggestion: Game, meats, strong cheeses, and chocolate.

Price:S$ 27.70

Astrolabe Pinot Gris 2008

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Poached pears and quince jelly, and a background of nougat. The palate is soft easy drinking wine with a fine minerality and delicacy of structure. Pear, quince and peach flavours dominate.

Price:S$ 37.00

Szigeti Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc Brut

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The Sauvignon Blanc is a unique combination of distinct fruitiness, balanced acidity and discreet hints of green peppers. Due to the ripeness, this sparkling wine offers the full aromas of elderberry and a light honey note.

Price:S$ 48.01 Special Price:S$ 44.46

Auntsfield Pretty Horses Rosé 2009

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This wine exhibits vibrant aromas of strawberry and raspberry, while the creamy rich palate of berry-fruit reveals a style of Rosé with complexity, freshness and a long, lingering finish. The “Pretty Horses”, Punch & Fan, were two of the magnificent Clydesdales that worked the land at Auntsfield Estate in colonial times. Colour: Ruby / Pink Aroma: Intense aromas of cherry, strawberry and raspberry liquorice are complemented by aromas of vanilla and dried spice. Palate: Rich, elegant and vibrant, this wine displays complex red berry fruit flavours layered within a creamy texture. The rich mouth feel is balanced by fresh fruit vibrancy and ends with a long lingering finish.

Price:S$ 37.90

Shearwater Sauvignon Blanc 2008

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This is the exact opposite of the Sliding Hills and is the style of Sav Blanc that made Marlborough Famous with packed fruit flavours or gooseberry, limes and cut grass. A real flavor explosion in the mouth that demands attention and the company of Asian foods such as sushi and Thai.

Price:S$ 28.80

Durvillea Pinot Grigio 2009

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Rare to see a Kiwi Pinot Grigio but nice to see the label on a wine that clearly fits the style criteria. It's a light, clean, fresh, reasonably dry and very drinkable wine. Cellaring: Already drinking well and likely to improve over the next 3 years Suggested Foods: Pasta and poultry dishes, smoked salmon and salads. Serve: Lightly chilled

Price:S$ 40.00 Special Price:S$ 24.00

Auntsfield Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2008

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This wine is only produced in exceptional years when a selection of wine exhibits amazingly defined character. This bottle contains the finest wine from our 2007 Sauvignon Blanc vintage, made with the same old world artisan techniques used in the late 1800’s by David Herd, Auntsfield’s founding winemaker. Colour: Rich Straw Aroma: Intense aromas of wild gooseberry, honey dew,Rose petals and other sweet garden flowers mixed with dried tropical fruits. Palate: Rich with layers of hazelnut cream balanced with lemon and lime blossom. Vanilla pod, ripe tropical fruit, spice and chalky minerality. Chemistry: Alc 14.5% pH 3.30 TA 6.3

Price:S$ 47.90

Auntsfield Heritage Pinot Noir 2007

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This wine is only produced in exceptional years when a selection of wine exhibits amazingly defined character. The resulting Pinot Noir is a pure expression of vineyard character. The aromatics are heady with complex fruit and earthy character. They seem to both tantalize and seduce until the wine is tasted and the journey continues. The palate shows layers of silky texture, dark fruit and savoury flavors that reveal, evolve, express and continue. An expression of place for us all to enjoy. Colour: Deep ruby/crimson, very intense. Aroma: Black Doris plum, dark cherry, dried spices and Christmas cake with tobacco & cigar box notes. Dry forest floor, with underlying dark chocolate, coffee, vanilla and rich smoky oak. Palate: Big rich fruit dominated by dark berry fruit, cherry and ripe spiced plums. A rich palate showing great complexly with interwoven spices, fruit and savoury flavours. The wine has a long rich finish with silky, ripe tannins and unbelievable length. Chemistry: Alc 14.5% pH 3.67 TA 5.8

Price:S$ 117.80

Mi Terruno Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

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Aroma/Bouquet: (100% Cabernet Sauvignon) Deep red with blue hues and on the nose, toasted scents of vanilla, chocolate and snuff provided by the wood combined with herbs aromas like mint. Spicy and full with balanced oak. Cellaring: Drink now or cellar for 8-10 years Serving Suggestion: Rich stews, red meat, heavier sauces.

Price:S$ 32.40

Mi Terruno Reserve Malbec 2008

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Argentina produce some of the best beef in the world and it should not surprise us that their national wine is also some of the best meat wine in the world. Malbec is the fastest growing variety in the global market right now and once you taste this I think you might agree. If you are off to BBQ or having anything to do with steak this needs to be your new go to wine. 15. Ash Ridge Cabernet Merlot 2007 – This we restrict to a maximum of 6 bottle per person it is that good, and there is only 120 bottles in all of Asia. Again this wine blew me away last year and along with its sister the Sav Blanc the best wines I tasted in 2009. With big well structure fruit accompanied by well integrated tannins this wine will live for 20 years but also give great drinking at any time over that distance. A real tip of the hat to great wine making.

Price:S$ 27.50

Mi Terruno Chardonnay 2008

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Aroma/Bouquet: (100% Chardonnay Torrontés) Pale yellow with greenish tonalities of intense brightness. On the nose it is a balanced combination of banana, pineapple and citric notes. On the palate it is fresh with very pleasant finish. Cellaring: Drink now or cellar for 10 years. Serving Suggestion: Chicken and Pasta.

Price:S$ 22.70

Mi Terruno Syrah 2008

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Aroma/Bouquet: (100% Syrah) Vivid purple in colour, aromas are of fresh strawberries and on the palate it is smooth tannins with persistent finish. Cellaring: Drink now or cellar for 6 years. Serving Suggestion: Beef rendang and other curries, duck, pork.

Price:S$ 22.70

Mi Terruno Malbec 2008

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Aroma/Bouquet: (100% Malbec) Ruby red with violet hues. On the nose, it is smells of herbs mixed with fresh blackberries. On the palate, it is well– balanced with nice tannins and a long finish. Cellaring: Drink now, or cellar for 3-5 years. Serving Suggestion: Steak.

Price:S$ 22.70

Fontaleoni Vernaccia “Notte de Luna” D.O.C.G. 2008

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Aroma/Bouquet: (Vernaccia - 100%) Light straw yellow in colour. On the nose , it is elegant, intese, floral, fruity, broom and acacia flowers. On the palate , it is dry, medium bodied, fresh, quite supple, slightly sapid and intense. Cellaring: Drink now or cellar for 10 years Serving Suggestion: Hors-d'oeuvres, risotto with vegetables, fish, white meat

Price:S$ 32.31 Special Price:S$ 31.70

Sliding Hill Sauvignon Blanc 2008

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Colour: Pale straw / Gold Aroma: Lifted aromas of ripe gooseberry, passionfruit, melons, banana and pipeapple. Palate: Rich and ripe with tropical fruit flavours reminiscent of papaya, melon and passionfruit. The mouth feel is intense and complex with refined and interwoven flavours that deliver both texture and richness balanced nicely with fresh vibrant lime and lemon flavours. Alc: 13.0%, pH: 3.24, TA: 8.2

Price:S$ 30.00

Autreau Blanc de Blancs

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100% Chardonnay grapes which come out of the “Grand Cru” vineyards from Chouilly. Glittering, light golden colour with a glimmer of greenish-almond, characteristic for the Chardonnay grape. In the nose the Blanc de Blancs combines the elegance of ripe citrus fruits and dried flowers. Notes of a creamy puff pastry with roasting aromas.

Price:S$ 82.10

Pasqua Pinot Chardonnay Rose

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A crisp rose that develops in the glass. Fine and abundant bubbles release a pleasant fruity fragrances of little red berries that leaves the palate fresh and well balanced. Light enough to be enjoyed on its own or superb with soft cheeses and aromatic Asian dishes. The perfect after work pick-me-up. Cellaring: Drink now. Served: Chilled. Serving Suggestions: Salad, seafood, BBQ chicken.

Price:S$ 22.10

Château Pétrus 1990 1500ml

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Rate 100/100 by Robert Parker The 1990 Pétrus remains incredibly young, one of the least evolved wines of the vintage (along with Montrose and Beausejour-Duffau). This dense ruby/purple-colored effort is beginning to hint at the massive richness and full-bodied intensity lurking beneath its wall of tannin. The vintage’s sweetness, low acidity, and velvety tannins are present in abundance, and the wine is massive in the mouth as well as incredibly pure and well-delineated. I thought it would be drinkable by now, but it appears another 5-10 years will pass before it begins to reach its plateau of maturity. This wine is capable of lasting at least four more decades. An incredible achievement!

Price:S$ 18,404.00 Special Price:S$ 12,037.50

Astrolabe Sauvignon Blanc 2009

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Recently recognised as the worlds best Sauvignon Blanc at the International Wine Show 2008 in London, the Astrolabe Sauvignon Blanc backs up again after its success in 2007. With an bouquet of White and red currant leaf, gooseberry, lemon grass, jalapeno and lime peel aromas, this is New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc at its best.

Price:S$ 35.92

Astrolabe Gewurztraminer 2008

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Rose petals, Turkish delight and light cloves, mandarin orange peels. The palate is full bodied wine with spicy, floral flavours and a smooth oily finish. Evident fruitty sweetness.

Price:S$ 42.20

Auntsfield Estate Chardonnay 2007

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Rich straw gold in colour. Aromatically intense and complex. This wine displays aromas of peach, apricot, nectarine, mandarin and lemon blossom with a subtle sweet French Oak influence. Intense pure stone fruit with a rich ripe texture and complex nuances. Apricot, nectarine, peach, butterscotch and toffee are balanced with elegant mineral and citrus notes. A wine of seamless length and complexity.

Price:S$ 47.30

Auntsfield Estate Pinot Noir 2007

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Rich fruit dominated by dark berry fruit and cherry. A full rich palate with interwoven spices and fruit. The structure is tight enough to show the wine's ability to age yet still rich and generous. The wine has long rich finish with silky, ripe tannins and unbelievable length.

Price:S$ 57.90

Szigeti Sparkling Muskat Ottonel Extra Dry

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Light gold leaf colours, exotic elderberry and lychee bouquet, noble flattering spice notes and a finish to dwell upon.

Price:S$ 49.43 Special Price:S$ 46.17

Szigeti Grüner Veltliner Brut

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The Gruner Veltiner is delicate yet complex, with a mellow citrus colour, appealing peppery note, elegantly fresh fruit, fine mousseux with an invigorating finish.

Price:S$ 42.69 Special Price:S$ 39.19

Szigeti Frizzante Rose

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Balanced Rose from Blaufraenkisch and Zewigelt grapes. Full aromas of wild berries partner up with a cherry bouquet.

Price:S$ 40.45 Special Price:S$ 37.18

Szigeti Frizzante Trocken

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Carefully selected Mueller-Thurgau and Welschriesling grapes. Mild perlage combined with a delicate bouquet and a fruity apricot finish.

Price:S$ 37.13 Special Price:S$ 35.04

Yaldara 'The Lakes' Sparkling Brut N.V

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A light and fruity bubbly showing floral and spicy fruit characters on the nose. The palate is crisp and lively with citrus fruit flavours and a refreshing finish.

Price:S$ 25.00