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Dandelion VineyardsLionheart of the Barossa

Shiraz 2009

$1999each across any dozen

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Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut Champagne NV



Villa Maria Private Bin Marlborough

Sauvignon Blanc 2011



A Toast to Christmas 3

For a Day of Indulgence 4–5

The Celebration Begins 6–7

Festive Sparkle 8–9

Fresh Whites for Starters 10–13

Reds with all the Trimmings 14–18

Win the Ultimate Penfolds Experience 19

Traditional Christmas Favourites 20

Great Deal for Unexpected Drop-ins 21

Crowd Pleasers 22–23

Festive Beer 24–25

A Peak Finish 26–27

Prices correct as at 24/11/11 and available to 01/02/12 or until stocks last. Retail limits may apply. Savings based on lowest regular shelf price nationally. Some products may not be available in all stores or online, but may be ordered via phone. Delivery charges may apply. Limited stock items only available until sold out. All wine products are 750ml and spirit products are 700ml unless otherwise specifi ed. Beer offers only available in-store. Liquor and tobacco not sold to under-18s. In store purchases under Licence no. 41101654, online and direct sales under Licence no 353368. *While stocks last. No further discounts. Not valid in conjunction with any other offer. If no dozen or half dozen price is specifi ed, no further discount is available on the product multiples shown. ^You must be a Vintage Cellars Wine Club member and present your membership card at time of purchase to qualify for points, Cellar Shares or any other ‘Member Bonus’ offers. Cellar Shares are mailed regularly throughout the year summarising your points for the transaction period. ■Bonus only available on pictured products. Bonus value based on lowest single bottle price nationally. Bonus stock is limited and available while stocks last. Limits may apply. For full Wine Club terms and conditions visit vintagecellars.com.au or call 1300 366 084 QLD

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Wine writer Tyson Stelzer was recently awarded International Champagne Writer of the Year in The Louis Roederer International Wine Writers’ Awards 2011. He is the author of thirteen wine

books including The Champagne Guide 2012 and is a regular contributor to twelve wine magazines. As an international speaker, Tyson has presented at wine conferences in fi ve countries and regularly hosts wine events around Australia. He is the writer and presenter of the World Wine Discovery education program and is a frequent judge and chairman at Australian wine shows. Tyson publishes the Friday eNewsletter Wine Taste Weekly.

Whether you’re a well-organised Christmas shopper, planning menus and gift lists

months in advance, or the kind that fi nds themselves in a frenzy on Christmas Eve, we’ve got all your needs covered. From matching wines to your Christmas fare, no matter if you’re going budget or blow-out, or choosing a gift to impress your father in-law, we’re here to help and take the hassle out of your festive celebrations.

This time of year is all about spending time with family and friends, and you

know you’ve had a great Christmas when you’re more relaxed and perhaps a little bit heavier than you were in November. With this in mind, we think there’s no better way to greet Christmas morning than will a glass of bubbles, whether you’re going with the glitz of Champagne from producers like Krug or bargain bubbles, like our Panel Pick, Cave de Lugny Crémant de Bourgogne.

If your Christmas spread heads down the seafood path, then chilled, minerally whites such as Blind River Sauvignon Blanc or Heggies

Vineyard Riesling will make the perfect accompaniment. We’ve also got a treasure trove of reds to enjoy with a more traditional feast, including sparkling Shiraz for Turkey and Pinot Noir for roast pork. Our Panel Pick and ultimate red this Christmas is Penfolds Bin 8 Cabernet Shiraz. Think of it as a mini Bin 389, with more plush fruit and soft integrated tannins. Plus, there’s stickies for your plum pudding, craft beers for blazing hot days and top shelf spirits to cap off the night. Whatever your plans and whatever your budget, let us help make your Christmas truly memorable.

From all of us here at Vintage Cellars, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Cheers,

Lana

Cave de Lugny Crémant de Bourgogne Blanc de Blancs NV



Pierre Gimonnet Belles Années Premier Cru Champagne NV

$4499 each across any dozen


Tyson Stelzer is Australia’s trusted expert on Champagne. After being intimately involved in the region and the wines

Tyson produced the fi rst edition of ‘The Champagne Guide’ in 2011. We were delighted to see that Tyson shares our good taste, naming one of our exclusive imports, Pierre Gimonnet, “Grower Producer of the Year”. Tyson couldn’t speak highly enough about the wines:- “It’s time to make public the best kept secret of champagne in Australia this year. One of the fi nest grower producers is lurking on chain store shelves at laughable prices. All things considered, wine-for-wine, you could precisely double the price of every Pierre Gimonnet wine and they would still hold their own alongside virtually every other champagne. But this is not the reason that Pierre Gimonnet is The Champagne Guide 2011 Grower Producer of the Year, nor is this why I have recommended these wines to my mates more often than any other champagne this year.”

This is before Tyson goes on to describe the Belles Années NV, “when demand for Gimonnet’s non-

vintage out-stripped the capabilities of its vineyards in Cuis, the company came up with something quite different and quite clever. This is a two vintage blend of reserve wines only, from grand cru (three quarters) and premier cru villages, a style designed to be less fresh and more polished. Chalky soils and plenty of time on lees have produced a dancing structure which rises on the palate. It has great drive and precision, culminating in lingering, splashing minerality.” Outside of Champagne, Burgundy produces excellent sparkling wines including this Blanc de Blancs from Cave de Lugny. It has a soft effervescence, is creamy and rich showing good complexity. A full, crisp style, exhibiting quality, cool climate Chardonnay fruit. It’s a steal and delivers much more than your average $20 Aussie sparkling.

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Oakridge Estate Yarra Valley

Chardonnay 2010


Single bottle $41.24We’ve long admired the work of Dave Bicknell as we saw him drag Oakridge Estate out of long dark period to emerge as one of our fi nest producers. Dave’s wine set the benchmark for progressive Yarra Valley wines and when it comes to Chardonnay, it seems Oakridge really excel. The Estate Chardonnay is fi ne, textural with subtle splash of cashew oak, tropical fruit and citrus fl avours, supported by a sublime structure and length. Wow, what a ripper. Seriously get some, you won’t be disappointed.

Ballewindi Vineyard Mornington Peninsula

Pinot Noir 2010


Single bottle $27.49This is the third vintage of this single-vineyard Mornington Peninsula Pinot made exclusively for us by Sandro Mosele from Kooyong, and it’s a cracker. Sandro is well known for his tireless and meticulous attention to detail, and can add another feather to his bow, with Kooyong being named James Halliday’s ‘2012 Winery of the Year’. The 2010 vintage is tightly structured, driven by texture and balance with raspberry, cherry notes with an underlying minerality. What takes this wine from good to great is loads of bright and juicy red fruits.

Château La Rame Sainte-Croix-du-Mont

Tradition 375ml


Single bottle $19.99Botrytis stickies are a Christmas favourite and we have been searching for a quality Bordeaux style at the right price. Our search led us across the Garonne river from Sauternes and Barsac to the underrated appellation of Sainte Croix du Mont. We were impressed by the Château La Rame’s blend of 80% Semillon and 20% Sauvignon Blanc. The grapes are hand-picked over several passes to ensure only the ripest most botrytis affected grapes are selected. We loved the hints of hazelnut and honey on the nose. What most impressed was the sweet and luscious palate balanced by a gentle touch of acidity on the fi nish.

Blind River Marlborough



Single bottle $22.49We discovered this small, family-run winery several years ago on a buying trip through New Zealand and were blown away by their wines, in particular the Sauvignon Blanc. The fruit is pure and restrained, with a small portion of barrel ferment adding texture and weight to the lengthy palate. It’s also great example of the mineral complexity that comes out of Marlborough’s Awatere Valley. You’d be hard pressed to fi nd a fi ner example of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.

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The Cabernet Shiraz blend is a classic Australian style that has fallen out of fashion in recent years as winemakers have turned to traditional French blends of Cabernet Merlot and Shiraz Grenache. Penfolds has always championed this style most notably with the classic Penfolds Bin 389. First produced in 2003, Bin 8, has been given its number because it is aged in older oak barrels originally used for Bin 128, Bin 28 and Bin 389. Sourced from the South Australian regions of Barossa, McLaren Vale and Coonawarra this is a traditional Penfolds wine that is greater than the sum of its parts. Ripe balanced fruit fl avours are supported by the softly integrated aged oak resulting in a silky smooth red wine. Think of it as a mini Bin 389. There’s no better time than Christmas to turn to trusted names, and there’s no one bigger than Penfolds.

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Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut Champagne NV Twin Flute Pack

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Dom Pérignon Champagne Vintage 2002

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Never has Australia been more spoilt for Champagne than we will be this Christmas. An ever-escalating diversity of styles have landed on our shores this year, from the smallest growers to the largest houses. And our buoyant currency

has made them more affordable than ever. There’s a more important reason why Champagne is the tipple of choice this silly season. The fi nest vintage of the past decade was 2002, producing refi ned and long-lived vintage Champagnes that are on the shelves right now.

On the northern slopes of the Montagne de Reims in the heart of Champagne lies the romantic little village of Chigny-les-Roses. It’s renowned for the roses which line its quaint streets and premier cru vineyards but its pure and refi ned

Champagnes are its true claim to fame. The young Gilles Dumangin is the hardest worker in Chigny-les-Roses and the refi nement of his J. Dumangin & Fils Champagnes is testament to his self-confessed love affair with his wine press. His Extra Brut NV is made with less than two grams of sweetness per bottle, less than one-eighth of a teaspoon of sugar in a cup of coffee, making for a beautifully fresh and mineral style. Inspired by his frequent travels through Asia, it’s perfect with sushi and sashimi. Champagne’s recent trend toward ever-lower dosage is to be applauded in a region notorious for smothering inferior fruit with too much sugar. Wines like Dumangin Extra Brut represent a brand new day in Champagne, where fruit purity is prized over sweetness. Raise a glass to celebrate a newfound diversity of Champagne this Christmas!

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Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage 2002

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Veuve Clicquot Champagne Rosé

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Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Vintage 2004 Champagne

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B. Francois Brut NV and Grandin Brut NV

Christmas and New Year keeps the corks popping with plenty to celebrate, not to mention all the unexpected drop ins at

this time of year. But having a steady fl ow of bubbles at the ready can be taxing on the hip pocket, and this is where B. Francois comes in. It’s sourced from Vouvray in the Loire Valley and boasts great fi nesse with a fi ne and persistent effervescence.

Complex aromas of white fruits, camomile with peach and citrus fruit fl avours and a slightly sweet lift on this fi nish.

With a bottle of B. Francois and Grandin as well, you’ll be armed and ready to celebrate, confi dent that you’re getting bang for your buck, without compromising on quality.

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Oyster Bay Sparkling Cuvée

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Ninth Island Tasmanian Brut NV



Deutz Marlborough

Cuvée Brut NV

Bay of Fires Tasmanian Cuvée Pinot Noir

Chardonnay Brut NV



Croser Piccadilly Valley Pinot Noir Chardonnay

Vintage 2008



Arras Brut Elite Sparkling NV

House of Arras sounds French and it would be easy to mistake this Brut Elite for a NV

Champagne. Arras winemaker Ed Carr has spent the last 15 years on a quest to produce a world class sparkling. With this wine, we considered it – mission accomplished!

Vanilla, nougat and exotic spices on the nose, followed by a palate bursting with

lychee, truffl e and cinnamon fl avours, this is a complex, elegant wine. Australian sparkling has come a long way in the past decade, but this is a wine that really excites us.

When the occasion and budget don’t call for the glitz of Champagne, keep the sparkle alive with a host of alternatives from different shores. The fi nesse and

structure of sparkling wine is derived from the acidity of grapes grown in cool places. Locally, look to the southerly latitudes of Tasmania or New Zealand, or upward to the higher altitude reaches of the Adelaide Hills, Yarra Valley and Tumbarumba. France offers affordable alternatives to Champagne, too, from the Loire Valley. Spanish Cava and Italian Prosecco have recently set new sales records worldwide, emerging as the Champagne substitutes of choice for these economic times.

Whether you’re splurging or quaffi ng, there are some simple ways to enhance your fi zz. Serving it at fridge temperature or straight out of an ice bucket will only shut

down its fl avours and emphasise its tart acidity. Pull the bottle out half an hour before your guests arrive and it will be just right to kick-off proceedings.

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“Seafood and crisp, fresh whites are a quintessential part of an Australian summer. Let me help you fi nd the perfect drop.”

Ben Broadway, Vintage Cellars Richmond


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New Yealands Marlborough




Houghton Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2010/11



Dashwood Marlborough




Evans & Tate Margaret River

Classic Dry White 2010



Le Sorelle di Suavia Soave 2010



In 1982 the Tessari family stopped taking their grapes to the local wine

co-operative. They had a vision that their family vineyards, located at the heart of the Soave Classica area, could produce truly individual wine from the ancient Garganega and Trebbiano grapes. We are glad they did. Our tasting panel thought the 2010 Suavia Soave to be an intriguing European white.

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Jim Barry Watervale Riesling

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Crowded House Marlborough




Brookland Valley Verse 1 Margaret River Chardonnay

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Brown Brothers King Valley Pinot Grigio

2010



Tramin Alto AdigePinot Grigio 2010



If you want to know how Pinot Grigio is meant to taste, then take a look at how

the Italians do it! This example produced from Alto Adige in northern Italy is a dry and refreshing style, with pear and apple fruit fl avour, chalky minerality and citrus fruit.

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Catalina Sounds Marlborough


Isabel Estate Marlborough




Heggies Vineyard Eden Valley Riesling 2011

Hailing from the Riesling dominated Eden Valley, Heggies are a producer who continue

to impress and stand out from the crowd. The same can be said for their 2011 vintage Riesling, showing vibrant lime and spices and balanced with a mouth-watering acidity. An outstanding wine in its youth, the Heggies Vineyard Riesling will only get better with age. Above all else, this wine exudes confi dence with a powerful intensity that makes you stop and take notice. Impressive stuff.

Jules Taylor Marlborough

Pinot Gris 2010



When we look back at the current era in years to come, we will marvel at what a spectacular time it was for white wines. By any measure, Chardonnay has led the

charge in taking Australian wine to the next level.

With Australia and New Zealand’s Riesling and Sauvignon, refi nement is the pursuit, as makers strive for purity of citrus expression and mineral texture. In

the fi nest vineyards, diligence has avoided underripe fl avours of asparagus and cut grass on one extreme and overripe, sweet tropical characters on the other. In the winery, Sauvignon and its blends with Semillon have discovered new worlds of texture and complexity through experimentation with wild yeast fermentation and oak barrels.Relative newcomers like Pinot Gris and Viognier are increasingly fi nding their feet as vineyards mature and winemakers gain experience in producing wines that capture the personalities of these unique varieties.

Don’t wait for the benefi t of hindsight to appreciate this magical era of white wine.It’s summertime, pour yourself a large glass, sit back and marvel!.

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Pierro Margaret River LTC Semillon Sauvignon

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Petaluma Piccadilly Valley

Chardonnay 2009



Stoneleigh Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2010 and Robinsons Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2010

Robinsons is one of our most popular Sauvignon Blancs for a good reason. It’s right on the money for Marlborough Savvy and is

produced by family-owned winery, Wairau River. It delivers generous tropical fruit fl avours that’s balanced by refreshing mineral acidity.

Your green conscience can rest easy as well knowing the winery is certifi ed carbon neutral. If this wasn’t enough to win you over

already, we’ve paired Robinsons with another great name when it comes to Savvy, Stoneleigh, to make the decision even easier.

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Metala White Label Langhorne Creek Shiraz Cabernet

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Chalkboard Central Otago Pinot Noir 2010

Located near the bottom of the South Island of New Zealand, Central Otago has fi rmly established itself

as one of the world’s greatest regions for Pinot Noir. We were over the moon when Greg Hay from Peregrine agreed to produce the new vintage of Central Otago Chalkboard Pinot Noir for us.

There’s no better Central Otago producer in our books, and this wine is a fresh and fruit forward

rendition of the kind of Pinot that only Greg can produce. Best of all, it’s a steal for the quality. Give it a try, you won’t be disappointed.

Gemtree Vineyards Tigers Eye McLaren Vale Shiraz 2009/10



Wolf Blass Founders Cabernet Sauvignon

2008




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“These are the wines we call the perfectall-rounders - the sort of wine you can drink

with anything – at any occasion.”Kylie Barrass, Vintage Cellars Leichhardt

Wente Vineyards Beyer Ranch Zinfandel 2008



Founded in 1883, Wente Vineyards is America’s oldest, continuously operated, family owned winery.

Today, the winery is managed by the fourth and fi fth generations of the Wente family and remains at the forefront of Californian winemaking, receiving certifi cation for their sustainability with respect to vineyard in 2010.

Their take on California’s most famous variety is a Zinfandel packed with loads of raisins, blueberries,

mulberry jam and Christmas cake fl avours. If our word wasn’t enough to show how good this wine is, you can trust all the consumers who attended our International Wine Fairs this year, where it was the most popular out of hundreds of wines in the line up.

Wirra Wirra Church Block McLaren Vale

Cabernet Shiraz Merlot 2009



Turkey Flat Barossa Valley

Rosé 2011



Grant Burge Miamba Barossa Valley Shiraz 2010



Vasse Felix Margaret River Cabernet Merlot

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Pikes Clare Valley Shiraz 2009


Single bottle $27.49This is one wine that manages to be both soft and powerful in the same breath. Ripe blueberry, plum and mint with dark chocolate and licorice notes, restrained oak, silky tannins and a pure, linear palate driven by juicy acidity. A fi ne example of Shiraz, proving the variety’s worth in the Clare Valley.

Oakridge The Parish of Gruyere

Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2010


Single bottle $31.24Fresh cherry and strawberry aromas with hints of French oak and warm earth clearly indicate Pinot Noir. Ample fruit fl avour within a modestly structured palate, ultra fi ne tannins and a pleasing and satisfying fi nish amount to a delightful light dry red. Undeniably charming and cheerful.

Saltram Mamre Brook Barossa Valley Shiraz 2008 and Saltram Mamre Brook Barossa Valley Shiraz (Museum 2005)

With our museum release program we identify great wines from great vintages and tuck away in our temperature controlled cellar to release a few years

later. Saltram Mamre Brook Cabernet 2005 is an old fashion Barossa Cabernet with a very loyal following that stood out on release so we keep a parcel for museum release. With a few years under its belt the wine is now hitting its straps.

The palate is rich and layered with youthful plum, mulberries and chocolate supported a fi ne tannin structure and fi nishing long. The 2005 is ready to dive

into, but if you’re after a little more fruit vibrancy then the current 2008 release will be more your speed. Better still, enjoy these wines side by side and taste the difference vintage and time in bottle can make!


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With such diversity of red wine styles on hand right now, we’ve never enjoyed greater choice. We’ve spent a decade exploring and adopting the cuisines of the world and now we’re doing the same with our wines,

with an ever-greater thirst for the obscure varieties of far shores and their local interpretations. A decade ago, Nebbiolo, Zinfandel, Tempranillo and Sangiovese were foreign strangers. Now they’re our best mates.In the midst of our fascination with all things exotic, let’s not forget the variety that Australia still makes better than any other. Shiraz deserves a place on our country’s coat of arms because it produces wonderfully diverse expressions from the Hunter Valley to Margaret River and everywhere in between. Its blends with Cabernet Sauvignon are unique in the wine world and responsible for some of Australia’s most iconic and long-lived wines.

Cabernet is the most underrated variety in Australia right now. Margaret River, Coonawarra and McLaren Vale are busy churning out the fi nest renditions this country has ever seen and yet they’re passed by as

unpopular. Pop them in your cellar and we’ll see who’s the popular one in a few years time!

And then there’s pinot. The most beguiling grape in all the world has fi nally found its mojo in Australia and New Zealand, attaining that magical balance of quality, affordability and volume. Make the most of it!

Tyson Stelzer

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St. Hallett Blackwell Barossa Valley Shiraz 2009


Single bottle $37.49If ever there is a wine that risks stepping on its bigger sibling’s toes, Blackwell is it. Yes - it’s stylistically different to Old Block, opting for a richer, denser core of plum fruit fl avour and slightly more obvious oak, yet the quality is so good that it really positions itself as the bargain of the St Hallett bunch. Savour it, relish it, drink it!

Katnook Estate Coonawarra Cabernet

Sauvignon 2009


Single bottle $41.24This wine captures the distinct brand of Cabernet Sauvignon only Coonawarra can produce. Deliciously layered with ripe plum and blackcurrant fruit, a dash of mint and earthy undertone. Fine tannins, some sweet, vanillan oak and a generous fi nish.

Henschke Keyneton Euphonium Barossa Red

Blend 2008


Single bottle $43.74A classy red from an iconic producer. Aromas of briary plums, currants and subtle notes of star anise. The plush palate has layers of dark fruit supported by a spine of acidity and fi ne-grained, silky tannins.

Abel’s Tempest TasmaniaPinot Noir 2010



A classy Pinot from Tassie with all the trademark varietal cues on display.

Cherry, raspberry and plum fruit, layered with spice and just a pinch of earthy forest fl oor. The balance of fruit and oak is tied together by mouth watering acidity and fi ne tannins. It’s silky, luscious and quite frankly, irresistible. Great winemaking skills on display from young gun and Tassie local, Anna Pooley. You’ve defi nitely caught our attention.

Jacob’s Creek St. Hugo Coonawarra Cabernet

Sauvignon 2007/08


Single bottle $43.74A top-notch, premium Cabernet with classic Coonawarra cassis fl avours, a hint of mint and dusty earthiness. A smooth and elegant texture, well-structured with neither acid nor tannins sitting out of place.

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Peregrine Central Otago

Pinot Noir 2009


Single bottle $49.99With no shortage of hype around Central Otago, Greg Hay’s Peregrine is a refreshing antidote. We’ve been importing and promoting Greg’s wines since 2005 under both Peregrine and Saddleback labels so we were as proud as can be when Peregrine’s 2009 Pinot Noir picked up three trophies including the most prestigious Wine of Show award at the Air NZ Wine Awards last year. Chair of judges Steve Smith (MW) said the Peregrine Central Otago Pinot Noir 2009 was “the fi nest example of the fi nest red wine variety in this country.”

Podere Ruggeri Corsini Langhe Nebbiolo 2009


Single bottle $37.49This Nebbiolo hales from Langhe in Piedmont and comes without the price tag associated with Barolo and Barbaresco. A truly lovely wine with a decadent nose of black and maraschino cherries. The palate is incredibly balanced and has real, yet subtle fl avours of liqueur plum chocolates, cooked cherries and just a hint of vanilla. A completely awesome wine - delicious and satisfying. Take our word for it, you’ll fall in love with this at fi rst sip.

John Duval Entity Barossa Shiraz 2009


Single bottle $49.99John may have made his name at Penfolds, as the man behind Grange for almost 30 years, but it’s his work under his own label that really excites us. In true Barossa style, the John Duval Entity Shiraz balances heavily concentrated fruits with elegance and winemaking fi nesse. The intensity, fi ne tannic structure and French oak infl uence make the Entity an exciting wine to visit now, while still displaying excellent cellaring potential. The next 15 years will only bless this wine with more depth if cellared well.

d’Arenberg Dead Arm McLaren Vale Shiraz 2008


Single bottle $74.99d’Arenberg’s fl agship wine is also a fl ag bearer for the region. Beyond an array of dark fruits, lie intriguing notes of game, smoked meats, truffl e and green pepper. There’s chocolate and earthiness so there’s no mistaking the wine’s origin, with depth and complexity that few from McLaren Vale can measure up to.

Glaetzer Amon-Ra Barossa Valley

Shiraz 2009


Single bottle $99.99From Ben and Colin’s favoured Ebenezer vineyards with yields below a tonne per acre. Fruit from this northern sub-region goes into several of the Barossa’s most famous Shiraz wines (Peter Lehmann Stonewell, Penfolds Grange, E&E Black Pepper Shiraz, Torbreck Run Rig) and the Amon-Ra can certainly go punch for punch with the best of them. Yes - it’s deep and concentrated with lovely new oak but it never goes into the jammy spectrum. The wine keeps its dignity with lovely balance and a touch of savoury spice behind walls of voluptuous dark fruits.18

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Penfolds Bin 28 Kalimna Shiraz

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Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz

Cabernet 2010

Open only to Aust residents 18+ who are or become members of Vintage Cellars Wine Club. Starts 9am (AEST) 24/11/11, ends 11:59pm (AEST) 25/01/12. Purchase bottle of Penfolds wine from participating Vintage Cellars outlet & present Vintage Cellars Wine Club card for scanning for entry into draw. Draw: 12pm (AEST) 31/01/12, Unit 1, 21 Wellington St, St Kilda, VIC 3182. Prize: trip for 2 people (aged 18+) to South Australia valued up to $10,000 depending on winner’s residence. Winners published: The Australian, 09/02/12. See outlet staff for full conditions. Promoter: Treasury Wine Estates Australia Limited (ABN 78 145 321 320), 77 Southbank Blvd, Southbank, VIC 3006. NSW Permit No. TPL11/10542; Vic Permit No. 11/2461; ACT Permit No. TP11/04556 & SA Licence No. T11/2403.

WIN THE ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE


Simply purchase any bottle of Penfolds for your chance to win the ultimate Penfolds experience.

Entry will be automatic on scanning or presenting your Wine Club membership card.

With fl ights and three nights’ accommodation included, over two glorious days, you and a companion will tour the Penfolds world famous vineyards, including the legendary Block 42, with tastings at the historic Kalimna Homestead delivered by the Penfolds

winemaking team. A day in McLaren Vale to visit the distinguished Magill Estate followed by an eleven course degustation at the award winning Magill Estate Restaurant makes this the ultimate prize for the Penfolds enthusiast!

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The heaving smorgasbord of Christmas delights is the hardest thing with which to match a single wine. Or it would be if it weren’t for Australia’s unique answer. Sparkling Shiraz is a turkey’s best friend, it loves roast

chicken and it will happily stick around when red meats come out to play. When the oysters and prawns have fi nished doing their thing with Champagne, hold on to your fl ute and let the red fi zz fl ow!

When it’s time for Christmas sweets there’s only one rule to remember and that is to keep the wine sweeter than the food or it will taste dry. With lightly sweet desserts of summer fruits, reach for a subtly sweet style

like Moscato or Zibibbo. When the pace steps up to fruit mince pie and Christmas pudding intensity, ramp the wine up to a Botrytis Semillon or a fortifi ed wine like Muscat, Tokay or Port.

Sweet wines are the one place where you can never overdo the chill, short of freezing the bottle altogether! Moscato is at its refreshing best after a stern chill in the freezer. Even Aussie fortifi eds are in a happy place

straight out of the fridge, especially on a sunny Christmas Day!

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