Ridgecrop Estate 2010 Watervale Riesling

I've addressed this issue before.
There are some extraordinary bargains to be had in the unlabelled wine market - and I'm not talking about the ubiquitous under $5 cleanskin
offering. I'm far more interested [and I know you are too] in $30 - $20 quality wines that we can offer for half that price. We're supplying a lot of
these nowadays to restaurants and pubs who want to have their own labels on a range of wines.

Our latest find is a 2010 Clare Valley from Watervale - the riesling heartland of the Valley. It's a beauty on the citrus side of the spectrum rather than minerality. It's deliciously dry, fresh and lively and a perfect alternative to sauvignon blanc.

Once upon a time we all used to say how undervalued rieslings were. Not any more so this is a rare offering of such quality at such a low price.

Our Price: $10 per bottle by the dozen

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Head Over Heels 2009 Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon

This is absolutely amazing for the price and even if you paid close to $20 we reckon you'd still be happy. There's lashings of intense blackcurrant fruit, sensible wood and subtle balancing tannins. Coonawarra is renowned for its quality cabernet sauvignon but it should never, ever be this cheap.

Our Price: $10 per bottle by the dozen

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Shag Rock 2009 Nelson Sauvignon Blanc

Nelson shares the top of the South Island with Marlborough but it's to the west and north. I wrote before that it's the best example I've seen combining the popular tropical fruit characters with underlying asparagus flavours so prevalent 10 years ago. Toss in some pronounced lemon zest and more palate weight than most Marlboroughs and this is a cracker. It combines fruit and texture in a way I can't imagine anyone not enjoying. The age is not an issue as it's still vibrantly fresh and lively with enough acid to hold for some years yet.

Our Price: $10 per bottle by the dozen

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Villa Maria 2011 Private Bin Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

Winemaker's Comment

"This vibrant Sauvignon Blanc is bursting with a fruit-salad-bowl of flavours including ripe gooseberry, passionfruit, fresh citrus lime and exotic herbaceous aromas. The wine has an exciting palate with layers of juicy flavours, intensity and fullness, finishing with a refreshing crisp, clean and racy acidity. Enjoy this exuberant and delightful wine."

Our Price: $15 per bottle by the dozen

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