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Summer evening delight

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Summer evening delight

Time for friends...Enjoy summer evenings with friends and a chilled glass of Rosé from Portugal's historic and unique Vinho Verde region.The house at Calcada was producing wine in Napoleon's time! Now, their Vinho Verde Rosé is beautifully fresh yet fruity.Perfect for a chilled summer evening!

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Gifts for wine lovers...

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Gifts for wine lovers...

Did you know we also sell... New stock of rib-tickling humorous cards has arrived. Team them up with a glass of wine and you will be laughing all summer!We also sell a variety of gift boxes for 1 to 3 bottles so you can customise gifts yourself. A few of our champagnes and spirits come in presentation boxes too so there is something for every occasion. Browse at your own risk!

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Tohu wins award!

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Tohu wins award!

FANTASTIC NEWSfrom the Decanter World Wine Awards 2022.Tohu Awatere Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2021 has been awarded with a Platinum medal.Exceptional work from the Tohu winery and vineyard teams for their dedication producing award-winning wines a wonderful tribute to the Awatere Valley region.Premium quality from the world's first Maori owned winery. Tohu winemaker Anna loves to pair green shelled mussels from Marlborough Sounds with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc.  

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You can't beat coffee and chocolate!

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You can't beat coffee and chocolate!

Savour Coffee House Pinotage and treat your taste buds to rich intense South African flavours.With berry and plum aromas followed by chocolate and coffee notes from ageing with heavily toasted oak staves, it's definitely rich and smooth.Wellington Wines traces its roots to a co-operative founded in 1906. Today, they are working towards a better future by funding initiatives that help vulnerable children.Drink on its own, with red meat or spicy foods.

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Who can resist a rabbit on a scooter?

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Who can resist a rabbit on a scooter?

It's fresh, floral and NEW from one of our favourite producers, Claude Vialade.  This Chenin Blanc pairs easily with summer food. The aromas of pear and peach are great with white meats, tarts and seafood.Claude has been expanding her wines and ideas for 20 years. Now the handover to her son has begun, capturing new trends will continue in earnest. So expect even more spirit of innovation!

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