{"title":"Customer Favourites 2025 | 5 for 2025 | The Wine List NZ","description":"\u003cp\u003eShop our 5 most popular wines of 2025, featuring Laurent-Perrier Champagne, Fiorini Chianti, and French favourites. Proven performers chosen by discerning customers.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rameau-dor-golden-bough-provence-rose","title":"Rameau d'Or Golden Bough Côtes de Provence Rosé 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eRameau d'Or Golden Bough 2024 is a classic Côtes de Provence rosé from the South of France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrench Excellence | Côtes de Provence | Classic Pale Rosé\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLovely pale pink, light and bright. Very fresh and delicate nose, with notes of ripe red berries and hints of flowers, such as fresh violet. The flavourful and attractive palate is well balanced, with a very pleasant freshness combined with an oily-fruity length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eClassic Provence rosé, all delicate red berry fruit, floral lift and mineral freshness.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy you'll love it:\u003c\/strong\u003e pale, dry and refreshing, this is exactly what a Provence rosé should be, the ideal summer aperitif and a beautiful match for warm-weather dining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Blend\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrenache, Carignan, Cinsault and Syrah, a timeless southern quartet that brings fruit lift, textural charm and a whisper of spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Rameau d'Or\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRameau d'Or is a dedicated Provence rosé producer with a single-minded pursuit: to capture the essence of the region through purity and precision. Working with some of the most respected vineyards in Provence, they craft wines that balance expressive fruit, mineral freshness and a fine, gently spicy structure. The result is a style that is consistently premium, unmistakably Provençal and effortlessly elegant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect with\u003c\/strong\u003e grilled prawns, salade nicoise, goat's cheese, or a summer charcuterie board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thewinelist.co.nz\/collections\/rose\"\u003eRosé collection\u003c\/a\u003e, or call or text Laura on 021 591 500 for a personal recommendation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RedWhiteCellar","offers":[{"title":"6 bottles","offer_id":31763009765463,"sku":"RAMROS24","price":170.26,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/5924\/9495\/products\/Rameau-dOr-Provence-Rose.jpg?v=1752205491"},{"product_id":"fiorini-chianti","title":"Fiorini Chianti Superiore DOCG 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eFiorini (Vinetti de Fiorini) is a traditional, Sangiovese-led Chianti Superiore from Tuscany, built around the region's classic grape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChianti Superiore DOCG | Sangiovese | Classic Tuscan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is an honest, clean and fresh Chianti Superiore: it has an intense ruby red colour with violet reflections; it is intense and representative of its variety with notes of fruit and violet. Round and spicy with a long-lasting finish, the good balance of the components has been developed by aging in traditional barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenchmark everyday Chianti: bright cherry, violet and a savoury Tuscan edge.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy you'll love it:\u003c\/strong\u003e A long-time favourite with our customers, and easy to see why. This is classic, food-loving Chianti at a brilliant price, fresh and cherry-bright, made for pasta nights and pizza Fridays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling (2022):\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e\"Strawberries, violets and licorice on the nose of this fruity red.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Blend\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePredominantly Sangiovese (around 90%) with small amounts of Canaiolo, Ciliegiolo and a touch of Cabernet Sauvignon for structure. To carry the Chianti Superiore DOCG label, the wine must come from within the Chianti zone, reach a higher minimum strength and age longer than standard Chianti, here in a mix of barriques and larger oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Fiorini\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVinetti de Fiorini is a Tuscan label made by Gustinvest, created as a classic, traditional expression of Chianti at honest value. While much of Tuscany once chased international grapes, Fiorini puts Sangiovese front and centre, the region's signature variety, for a wine that is authentically, recognisably Chianti.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect with\u003c\/strong\u003e tomato-based pasta, margherita pizza, or grilled sausages. The bright acidity and savoury tannins are made for tomato, herbs and char.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thewinelist.co.nz\/collections\/italy-spain\"\u003eItaly and Spain\u003c\/a\u003e or our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thewinelist.co.nz\/collections\/european-styles-other-reds\"\u003eEuropean Style Reds\u003c\/a\u003e, or call or text Laura on 021 591 500 for a personal recommendation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Manifesto","offers":[{"title":"6 btls","offer_id":40063841828951,"sku":"FIO-CHIANTI22","price":151.58,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/5924\/9495\/products\/FioriniChiantiSuperiore.jpg?v=1757543437"},{"product_id":"lpcu","title":"Laurent-Perrier 'La Cuvée' Champagne NV Brut | 6 Gift Boxed Bottles","description":"\u003cp\u003eLaurent-Perrier La Cuvée is the house's flagship non-vintage Brut Champagne from Tours-sur-Marne, built around a high proportion of Chardonnay for freshness and elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChampagne, France | 50% Chardonnay | Celebration-Worthy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pale gold in colour. Fine bubbles feed a persistent mousse. A delicate nose with hints of fresh citrus and white flowers. The wine's complexity is expressed in successive notes such as vine peach and white fruit notes. A perfect balance between freshness and delicacy with fruity flavours very present on the finish. Serve between 8°C and 10°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe house's signature non-vintage Brut, fresh and elegant, a benchmark aperitif Champagne.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy you'll love it:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is classic, dependable Champagne, crisp and refined rather than heavy, the kind of bottle that suits a celebration, a gift, or simply a Friday that deserves bubbles. Presented in gift boxes, six to a case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Style\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa Cuvée is built around a high proportion of Chardonnay, around half the blend, which is unusually generous for a non-vintage Brut and gives the wine its freshness and finesse. A long, slow ageing in the house cellars adds gentle complexity and the fine mousse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e94 points, James Suckling, July 2025: \u003cem\u003e\"Rich and layered with pie crust and dried apples.\"\u003c\/em\u003e Built on reserve wines from 2019 and 2018, around 52% Chardonnay, roughly 8 g\/L dosage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e92 points, Sarah Mayo, The Wine Independent, November 2022: \u003cem\u003e\"Vibrant citrus and stone-fruit intensity with a chalky grip.\"\u003c\/em\u003e Based on the 2016 vintage, disgorged in 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e91 points, Wine Enthusiast (Roger Voss), December 2023: \u003cem\u003e\"Rich, with a hint of toast over a mineral texture.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Royal Warrant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaurent-Perrier holds the Royal Warrant as a supplier of Champagne to the Royal Household. King Charles III granted it in 2024, making Laurent-Perrier the first Champagne house to receive his warrant, a relationship that began when he appointed the house as Prince of Wales in 1998.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Laurent-Perrier\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaurent-Perrier is an independent, family-owned Champagne house founded in 1812 at Tours-sur-Marne, a Grand Cru village in the heart of the region. After passing to cellar master Eugène Laurent and his widow Mathilde-Emilie Perrier, who gave the house its name, it was bought by Marie-Louise de Nonancourt in 1939. Her son Bernard de Nonancourt, a veteran of the French Resistance, took charge in 1948 and built the modern house style of freshness, elegance and purity, growing Laurent-Perrier into one of the world's leading Champagne houses. It remains independent and family-run, today led by Bernard's daughters Alexandra Pereyre de Nonancourt and Stéphanie Meneux de Nonancourt, with Chardonnay at the heart of its blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect with\u003c\/strong\u003e fresh oysters, delicate white fish, or a fine cheese platter. The crisp acidity and fine bubbles make it a natural aperitif and a foil for lighter, salty dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thewinelist.co.nz\/collections\/laurent-perrier\"\u003eLaurent-Perrier collection\u003c\/a\u003e, or call or text Laura on 021 591 500 for a personal recommendation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RedWhiteCellar","offers":[{"title":"6 bottles in gift boxes","offer_id":41224159789143,"sku":"LPFSWHNV-LC-GBX","price":479.98,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/5924\/9495\/files\/LPCuveewithBox_resized.jpg?v=1757543483"},{"product_id":"swiftsure-sauvignon-blanc-2024","title":"Swiftsure Sauvignon Blanc 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003eSwiftsure Sauvignon Blanc 2025 is a classic, finely layered Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarlborough | Classic Sauvignon Blanc | Citrus and Sea Spray\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc through a Swiftsure lens. Lifted notes of white peach, kaffir lime and pink grapefruit lead, underpinned by freshly cut herbs and sea spray. The palate is focused and finely layered: citrus oil, ripe lime and green melon restrained within a frame of saline minerality and chalky texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA precise, mineral Marlborough Sauvignon with citrus drive and a saline, chalky finish.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy you'll love it:\u003c\/strong\u003e aromatic and zesty but with real focus and texture, a more refined take on Marlborough Sauvignon, lovely as an aperitif or with light food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Swiftsure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwiftsure was born from a reverence for New Zealand's beautiful, unforgiving southern landscapes and the world-class wines they produce. 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