Glen Aros Wine List
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| Morton Premium Brut Methode Traditionelle NV Delicious and refreshing, a delicate sparkling white wine, with a steady bead and well rounded flavours. The palate is fresh and lively exhibiting classic fruit flavours with complexity from yeast aromas. Grape variety: Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, and Pinot Noir. |
$70 |
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| Morton Premium Brut Methode Traditionelle NV ½ bottle - (375ml) | $40 |
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| Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial NV | $125 |
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| Regional Hawkes Bay These are local wines of excellent value, the majority of which have achieved New Zealand acclaim. |
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| White | ||
| Bilancia Pinot Grigio2007 Cool fermentation has retained the clean pear and stone fruit flavours combined with a sensuous texture and delightful balance of fruit and acidity. |
$50 |
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| Alluviale Blanc (Sauvignon Blanc) 2009 This Sauvignon Blanc has a splash (7%) of Semillon. It is a complex, concentrated and fragrant wine combining fresh fruit flavours, mineral notes and subtle, spicy oak with a rich texture and well-balanced acidity. |
$45 |
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| Easthope The Gatecrasher Sauvignon Blanc 2007 In Rod and Emma's words, "Sauvignon Blanc redefined", hence the name Gatecrasher! From an elevated Hawkes Bay site, the wine juxtaposes intensive labour in the vineyard with minimal handling in the winery. The result is, aromatically, a combination of mandarin, peach, cardamom, sage, lavender, ginger, marzipan and flint. On the palate, power, richness, weight and unparalleled length cut with a vein of sinuous steel. |
$80 |
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| Craggy Range Kidnappers Chardonnay 2007 Crafted in a ‘Chablis style’, this wine shows clean citrus flavours with mineral notes. |
$50 |
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| Ngatarawa Alwyn Chardonnay 2007 A bold, stylish wine Exhibiting silky pineapple and passionfruit overlaid with a hint of spice and shortbread, creamy finish. A 2010 International Wine Challenge trophy winner. |
$70 |
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| Alpha Domus Wingwalker Viognier 2009 A wine possessing a delicate and complex aroma of rose petal, lemon balm, peach and mineral notes. Barrel fermentation and yeast lees stirring contribute to a creamy vanilla and toasted brioche characters. |
$45 |
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| Red | ||
| Esk Valley Rose 2010 94% Merlot, 6% Malbec. Aromas of strawberry and red fruits predominate while a hint of spice from the inclusion of a small percentage of Malbec adds complexity. |
$40 |
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| Bilancia Pinot Noir 2006 Grown in an elevated, cooler vineyard this wine exhibits classic Pinot characters of red fruits and forest floor, underpinned by subtle savoury oak. |
$50 |
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| Church Road Reserve Syrah 2007 Deep, shiny, purple black. Chocolate and mocha on the nose – it smells complex and deep, opulent and rich. In the mouth this is so smooth and creamy with ripe purple fruit and an earthy savoury depth. |
$70 |
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| Clearview Estate Sea Red 2006 (500ml) This is a unique dessert red wine combining elements of a fruity port and sherry. Fortified to 18%, initial sweet raisin characters are followed by a soft, dry, spicy finish. It pairs well with cheese or chocolate. |
$60 |
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| Trinity Hill Gimblett Gravels Syrah 2008 This Syrah is co-fermented with 8% Viognier. Blackberry, black pepper, savoury and spice elements are prominent. The Viognier has added a lifted aromatic quality and softened the tannins, making the wine more supple. |
$60 |
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| Alluviale Merlot Franc 2007 This wine has aromas of red fruits, dark chocolate, and floral with savoury notes and a complex palate of cassis, prune and red berries, spicy oak and velvety tannins. |
$60 |
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| Red Rock Gravel Pit Red 2004 (Magnum 1500ml) Merlot predominant blended with Cabernets and Malbec. Ripe, forward, black berry fruit and dark plum aromas with hints of tobacco leaf and spice. Rich texture, good tannins and a long finish. |
$160 |
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| Te Mata Awatea Cabernet/Merlot 2007 Using a blend of 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Cabernet Franc, 38% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot, this wine has a rich palate with very fine grained tannins supporting ripe berry fruit flavours. |
$70 |
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| Trinity Hill 2007 Touriga Port Blackberry and plum fruit aromas with spice characterise the port, with a hint of vanillin from oak barrels. Trinity Hill is presently the only grower of Touriga in New Zealand. Touriga is considered to be one of the great varieties of Portugal. |
$125 |
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| Other New Zealand Regions A selection of recognized New Zealand wines from regions other than Hawkes Bay. |
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| White | ||
| Pegasus Bay Riesling 2008 - Waipara Lemons, limes and mandarins come to the fore, there is a background of ripe stonefruit such as peaches and apricots. A touch of botrytis has also made the wine more full bodied and concentrated. |
$55 |
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| Johanneshof Gewurztraminer 2009 – Marlborough Medium sweet, but beautifully balanced, this wine has a heady nose of Turkish Delight along with spices and ginger notes. 2009 ANZWA Champion Gewurztraminer. |
$65 |
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| Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2010 – Marlborough Aromas of ripe lime and grapefruit, tropical fruits and floral notes of orange blossom, gooseberry and sweet fennel. The wine is refined and refreshing. |
$65 |
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| Escarpment Pinot Gris 2009 - Martinborough Ripe pears and white stone fruits combine with a rich texture from barrel fermentation. |
$60 |
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| Millton Riverpoint Viognier 2009 – Gisborne This wine is intensely aromatic, with ripe-fruit characters of apricots and musk, and an oily, creamy texture. It was a Champion Viognier at 2010 Air NZ Wine awards. |
$60 |
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| Kumeu River Chardonnay 2008 - Auckland Beautiful peach and hazelnut aromas combine with the silky textural richness which is the hallmark of this wine. |
$70 |
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| Neudorf Moutere Chardonnay 2007 - Nelson An integrated nose pinned with mineral "wet slate" notes alongside crème caramel, grapefruit, melon and an appealing sur-lees character. |
$140 |
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| Matariki Late Harvest Riesling 2006 (375ml) A luscious wine displaying honey and sweet citrus flavours, balanced beautifully with a refreshing acidity. |
$60 |
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| Pegasus Bay Riesling 2008 - Waipara Lemons, limes and mandarins come to the fore, there is a background of ripe stonefruit such as peaches and apricots. A touch of botrytis has also made the wine more full bodied and concentrated. |
$55 |
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| Craggy Range Te Muna Pinot Noir 2006 - Martinborough Savoury spice notes are accented by perfumed aromas of violets, red cherry, blackberry and ruby grapefruit on the nose. |
$100 |
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| Easthope The Centrefold Pinot Noir 2006 From fruit grown in a pioneer vineyard in the Wairarapa, North Island, again, this wine has been created in the vineyard and minimally handled in the winery. Taut, yet poised, the wine abounds with a wild berry perfume, truffle and licorice. The velvety palate slowly unveils layers of dry tannin that create a savoury finish. Wonderfully drinkable now, yet endowed with a natural structure to develop for many years to come. |
$80 |
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| Peregrine Pinot Noir 2006 - Central Otago A world recognized example of a NZ Pinot Noir. The nose reveals mocha, fresh fruit and spice while the rich palate combines dark fruits, spice and ripe tannins. |
$80 |
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| Dry River Lovat Syrah 2004 - Martinborough This wine shows lifted florals, soft white pepper and spices along with lush, black plums, red berries and even hints of fresh herbs on the nose. |
$120 |
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| Price per 750ml bottle unless otherwise stated, GST inclusive. | ||
