{"title":"Premium NZ$75+","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"bollinger-special-cuvee-gift-boxed-nv","title":"Bollinger Special Cuvee, NV | Gift Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eBollinger Special Cuvée is one of Champagne's most celebrated non-vintage Bruts, a blend of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier from the house's own vineyards in Aÿ, presented here in a Bollinger-branded gift box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChampagne, France | Prestige Non-Vintage Brut | Gift Boxed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful aromatic complexity with ripe fruit and spicy aromas, hints of roasted apples, apple compote and peaches. A subtle combination of structure, length and vivacity, with fine bubbles, pear, brioche and spicy aromas and notes of fresh walnut. Golden colour, distinctive of black grape varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe benchmark of non-vintage Champagne: rich, structured and unmistakably Bollinger.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy you'll love it:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bollinger Special Cuvée is one of the world's great Champagnes, richer and more structured than most non-vintage fizz, and iconic enough that every serious host keeps a bottle on hand. The gift box makes it the easiest elegant present going.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Bollinger\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1829 in Aÿ, in the heart of Champagne's Grand Cru country, Bollinger remains one of the few major Champagne houses still entirely family-owned. The house is known for its unusually high proportion of Pinot Noir, its reserve wine programme, and its commitment to ageing Special Cuvée on cork rather than crown caps, producing a Champagne of distinctive richness and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect with\u003c\/strong\u003e oysters, smoked salmon, or a cheese board. 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A nose of great complexity offering notes of beeswax, candied lemon, honeysuckle and hawthorn followed by aromas of toast and orange. A lively attack that gives way to a creamy and elegant palate with notes of candied lemon and honeysuckle. Best served between 9°C and 11°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA vintage Champagne from a single declared year, creamy, complex and built to age.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy you'll love it:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage Champagne is made only in the best years and aged longer, giving more depth and a creamier, toastier character than non-vintage. The 2015 is a wine for a special table or the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Vintage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaurent-Perrier declares a vintage only rarely, in years good enough to stand alone (2008, 2012 and 2015 are among the most recent). Vintage Champagne is aged for several years before release, which builds the creamy, toasty complexity this style is known for. The 2015 is an equal blend of Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs and Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims, aged around seven years on the lees before release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e95 points, James Suckling, July 2023: \u003cem\u003e\"Very structured with a density and richness.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e93 points, Anne Krebiehl MW, Vinous, December 2024: \u003cem\u003e\"Lovely smokiness around aromatic plum and taut lemon.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn equal blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir with around seven years on the lees; recent bottles were disgorged in September 2024.\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. 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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":479.4,"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":"laurent-perrier-cuvee-rose-champagne-nv-gift-box","title":"Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé Champagne NV |6 Gift Boxed Bottles","description":"\u003cp\u003eLaurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé is one of Champagne's most recognisable rosés, a 100% Pinot Noir made by skin maceration since 1968, from Tours-sur-Marne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChampagne, France | 100% Pinot Noir | Celebration-Worthy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn elegant Pinot Noir Champagne with a delicate colour that naturally shifts from vibrant raspberry to a soft salmon-pink. Expect an expressive bouquet of ripe red fruits: raspberry, redcurrant, strawberry and black cherry, balanced by a lively freshness and intensity. The palate is bright and clean on the attack, yet rounded and supple throughout. 100% Pinot Noir. Serve well-chilled between 8°C and 10°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA benchmark rosé Champagne, made by maceration for real depth of red-fruit character.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy you'll love it:\u003c\/strong\u003e A proper, structured rosé Champagne rather than an afterthought, with vivid berry fruit and a clean finish. Lovely as an aperitif and a beautiful gift. Presented in ribbon gift boxes, six to a case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Process\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 1968 Laurent-Perrier has made its rosé by maceration, letting the Pinot Noir skins steep with the juice rather than blending in red wine. It is a more demanding method, and it gives the Cuvée Rosé its depth of colour, richness and aromatic precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e92 points, William Kelley, Wine Advocate, April 2019: \u003cem\u003e\"Smoky red-berry fruit, blood orange and warm biscuits.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e92 points, Wine Enthusiast (Roger Voss), November 2020: \u003cem\u003e\"Texture with bright fruit and a bit of age.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe current release is based on the 2019 vintage, disgorged November 2024, with an 8 g\/L dosage.\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 grilled prawns, Parma ham, or summer berry desserts. The ripe red-fruit character and fresh acidity suit both savoury charcuterie and fruit-led puddings, and it stands up well to fragrant Asian spice.\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":41224160968791,"sku":"LPFSRENV-BR-GBX","price":839.21,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/5924\/9495\/files\/LPRosewithgiftbox_resized.jpg?v=1757543661"},{"product_id":"trinity-hill-gimblett-estate-syrah-2021","title":"Trinity Hill Gimblett Estate Syrah 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eTrinity Hill's Gimblett Estate Syrah is the winery's premium single-vineyard Syrah, drawn from a small, especially stony block off Gimblett Road planted with some of its oldest Syrah vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHawke's Bay | Gimblett Gravels | Single-Vineyard Syrah | Cellar to 2035\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaptivating floral and perfumed aromas of ripe raspberries and blackberries, along with hints of Chinese five spice, black liquorice, and vanilla bean, lead to a concentrated yet vibrant palate where refined tannins and refreshing acidity combine to create a supple, silky texture and a spicy, succulent finish of outstanding length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA polished, single-vineyard expression of Gimblett Gravels Syrah, built to age.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy you'll love it:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hawke's Bay Syrah in its most elegant register, all floral lift, spice and silky texture rather than sheer weight, with the structure to cellar for a decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points and 5 Stars\u003c\/strong\u003e — Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, March 2023. \u003cem\u003e\"Wonderfully harmonious and supremely well balanced with a sustained refined finish.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points, \"Outstanding\"\u003c\/strong\u003e — Cameron Douglas MS, July 2024. \u003cem\u003e\"A complete wine on the nose and palate.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points and 5 Stars\u003c\/strong\u003e — Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Wine Reviews (2021 vintage).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChampion Syrah\u003c\/strong\u003e — Aotearoa Regional Wine Competition 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e — New Zealand International Wine Show 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Vineyard\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit comes from a single 18-hectare block, the Gimblett Estate vineyard off Gimblett Road, one of the stoniest sites in the Gimblett Gravels and home to some of Trinity Hill's oldest vines. From the warm 2021 season, hand-picked parcels were fermented with around 20 to 30 percent whole bunches, kept on skins for an extended maceration, then matured in large 5,400-litre French oak ovals for 12 to 15 months, building complexity while keeping the fruit and perfume to the fore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Trinity Hill\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrinity Hill was founded in 1993 as one of the early pioneers of Hawke's Bay's Gimblett Gravels, the free-draining, stony district laid down by the old Ngaruroro River and now recognised as one of New Zealand's benchmark sites for Syrah and Chardonnay. The idea was hatched over dinner at London's Bleeding Heart restaurant, and more than thirty years on the winery is known internationally for its food-friendly, terroir-driven reds and whites, led by its icon Syrah, Homage. Chief winemaker Warren Gibson has guided the cellar since 1997, a quality-over-quantity approach that has made Trinity Hill a fixture on serious restaurant lists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect with\u003c\/strong\u003e venison, slow-cooked lamb shoulder, or a peppered ribeye. The spice and fine tannins are made for rich, savoury red meat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/syrah-shiraz\"\u003eSyrah and Shiraz\u003c\/a\u003e collection, or call or text Laura on 021 591 500 for a personal recommendation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hancocks","offers":[{"title":"6 bottles","offer_id":41264177184855,"sku":"17089-6","price":658.29,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/5924\/9495\/files\/Trinity_Hill_GG_Syrah_gen.jpg?v=1753849260"},{"product_id":"trinity-hill-prison-block-cabernet-sauvignon-2020","title":"Trinity Hill Prison Block Cabernet Sauvignon 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003eTrinity Hill's Prison Block is the winery's flagship single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, grown on a tiny parcel in the Gimblett Gravels and made only in the best years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHawke's Bay | Gimblett Gravels | Flagship Cabernet | Cellar to 2035\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA quintessential Cabernet Sauvignon of power and poise. Intense aromas of ripe blackberries and blackcurrants, complemented by a beautiful floral perfume and hints of fresh cedar, dried herbs and toast. Rich and concentrated in the mouth yet retains the elegance, structure and restraint characteristic of great Cab Sauv. Ripe black fruit flavours, savoury oak, fine-grained tannins and succulent acidity combine to produce an authoritative, vibrant and textural palate and exceptionally long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA powerful, age-worthy single-vineyard Cabernet, the pinnacle of Gimblett Gravels Cab Sauv.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy you'll love it:\u003c\/strong\u003e A serious, special-occasion Cabernet with the power, structure and length to cellar for a decade or more. 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Hand-harvested and fully de-stemmed to whole berries, the wine spent 19 to 29 days on skins before maturing in new 225-litre French oak barriques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Trinity Hill\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrinity Hill was founded in 1993 as one of the early pioneers of Hawke's Bay's Gimblett Gravels, the free-draining, stony district laid down by the old Ngaruroro River and now recognised as one of New Zealand's benchmark sites for Syrah and Chardonnay. The idea was hatched over dinner at London's Bleeding Heart restaurant, and more than thirty years on the winery is known internationally for its food-friendly, terroir-driven reds and whites, led by its icon Syrah, Homage. Chief winemaker Warren Gibson has guided the cellar since 1997, a quality-over-quantity approach that has made Trinity Hill a fixture on serious restaurant lists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect with\u003c\/strong\u003e a rib of beef, venison, or aged hard cheese. Its firm tannins and dark-fruit power are built for rich, special-occasion red meat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cabernet-sauvignon\"\u003eCabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/a\u003e collection, or call or text Laura on 021 591 500 for a personal recommendation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hancocks","offers":[{"title":"6 bottles","offer_id":41264194715735,"sku":"17032-6","price":690.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/5924\/9495\/files\/Trinity_Hill_PB_Cab_Sauv_gen.jpg?v=1724627402"},{"product_id":"laurent-perrier-blanc-d-blanc","title":"Laurent Perrier Blanc de Blancs NV - Brut Nature","description":"\u003cp\u003eLaurent-Perrier Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature is a bone-dry, 100% Chardonnay Champagne with no added dosage, from Tours-sur-Marne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChampagne, France | 100% Chardonnay | Brut Nature (Zero Dosage)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine has a white gold colour with a fine sparkle. The nose displays minerality and hints of citrus. On the palate, the wine is balanced and sustained with a finish that is fresh with notes of lemon. 100% Chardonnay from the best crus of the Côte des Blancs and the Montagne de Reims.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA pure, bone-dry expression of Chardonnay, all minerality and citrus, with no dosage to soften it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy you'll love it:\u003c\/strong\u003e For drinkers who like Champagne crisp, dry and mineral rather than rich or sweet, this is about as pure as it gets. No sugar added at the end, just Chardonnay and chalk. A superb aperitif.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Style\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaurent-Perrier pioneered the Brut Nature (zero dosage) style back in 1981. With no sugar added after disgorgement, there is nothing to round off or mask the wine, so it relies entirely on ripe Chardonnay fruit and careful ageing in stainless steel. Best served between 9°C and 11°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e93 points, Alison Napjus, Wine Spectator, November 2023: \u003cem\u003e\"Apricot tart, lemon curd and marzipan over chalky minerality.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e93 points, Wine Enthusiast (Roger Voss), December 2023: \u003cem\u003e\"Crisp, with minerality and tight citrus fruits.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e93 points, Wine Advocate: \u003cem\u003e\"White fruits, flowers, confit citron and baked bread.\"\u003c\/em\u003e Based on the 2014 and 2012 vintages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe current release was disgorged with no dosage in September 2024, a blend of the 2016 and 2014 vintages.\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, sushi and sashimi, or ceviche. The bone-dry, saline style is made for raw seafood and clean, delicate flavours.\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","offer_id":41408135757911,"sku":"3258434190003","price":1062.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/5924\/9495\/files\/LPBlandeblanc.jpg?v=1757544352"},{"product_id":"cordero-di-montezemolo-barolo-monfalletto-docg-2018","title":"Cordero Di Montezemolo Barolo Monfalletto DOCG 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eCordero di Montezemolo Barolo Monfalletto is the estate's flagship, a classic, elegant Barolo drawn from their organic vineyards around the famous cedar tree in La Morra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarolo DOCG | La Morra Estate | Organic Nebbiolo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntense garnet in colour, the nose shows floral and spicy notes perfectly blended: tobacco, cherries, cocoa and fresh raspberry highlights. The palate is rich, full-bodied and elegant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe estate's signature Barolo, elegant, perfumed and built to age.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy you'll love it:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monfalletto is the wine that most embodies the estate, drawn from the hill around their iconic cedar, with the refinement La Morra is loved for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 points, Jeff Porter, Wine Enthusiast (November 2025):\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e\"Dark cherries and ripe forest fruits emerge with brooding intensity.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Vineyard\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonfalletto is the family's home hill in La Morra, a single, contiguous amphitheatre of Nebbiolo around the 1856 cedar of Lebanon. It is harvested plot by plot and blended into this, the estate's most representative Barolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Cordero di Montezemolo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCordero di Montezemolo is one of Barolo's oldest family estates, run by the same family in La Morra since 1340 and now in its nineteenth generation. Its hilltop is marked by a towering Lebanese cedar, planted in 1856, so well known locally that the Italian Air Force once used it to navigate. The estate is farmed entirely to certified-organic standards, and unusually for Barolo its vineyards sit in large, contiguous blocks, which lets the family work each cru with real consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect with\u003c\/strong\u003e braised beef, mushroom risotto, or aged cheeses. The structure and savoury depth suit rich, slow-cooked dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse more Italian reds in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thewinelist.co.nz\/collections\/italy-spain\"\u003eItaly and Spain 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":41740258771031,"sku":"CDMNEB21-BM","price":810.32,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/5924\/9495\/files\/BaroloMonfallettoDOCG_gen.jpg?v=1748484723"},{"product_id":"cordero-di-montezemolo-barolo-bricco-gattera-docg-2018","title":"Cordero Di Montezemolo Barolo Bricco Gattera DOCG 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003eCordero di Montezemolo Barolo Bricco Gattera is a single-vineyard Barolo from the family's prized La Morra hill, one of their most structured and age-worthy wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarolo DOCG | La Morra Single Vineyard | Cellar-worthy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntense garnet red colour. Warm and mature nose with notes of jam, raspberry, liquorice, cherry and camphor. Soft mouth of remarkable structure with fine tannins and persistence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA serious, single-vineyard Barolo built for the cellar.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy you'll love it:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bricco Gattera is the estate's top cru, with the structure and depth to reward a few years' patience, or a long, slow dinner tonight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 points, Jeff Porter, Wine Enthusiast (September 2024):\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e\"An alluring bouquet of ripe black fruits, warm spices.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Vineyard\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBricco Gattera is a south-facing parcel on the Monfalletto hill in La Morra, planted to old Nebbiolo vines. It gives the most powerful and long-lived of the estate's Barolos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Cordero di Montezemolo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCordero di Montezemolo is one of Barolo's oldest family estates, run by the same family in La Morra since 1340 and now in its nineteenth generation. Its hilltop is marked by a towering Lebanese cedar, planted in 1856, so well known locally that the Italian Air Force once used it to navigate. The estate is farmed entirely to certified-organic standards, and unusually for Barolo its vineyards sit in large, contiguous blocks, which lets the family work each cru with real consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect with\u003c\/strong\u003e braised beef, osso buco, or aged hard cheeses. The structure and savoury depth stand up to rich, slow-cooked dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse more Italian reds in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thewinelist.co.nz\/collections\/italy-spain\"\u003eItaly and Spain 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":41877866676311,"sku":"CDMNEB20-BBG","price":1193.36,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/5924\/9495\/files\/BaroloBriccoGatteraDOCG2018_gen_jpg.jpg?v=1752204825"},{"product_id":"laurent-perrier-grand-siecle-n-26","title":"Laurent-Perrier Grand Siecle N°26 (not boxed)","description":"\u003cp\u003eLaurent-Perrier Grand Siècle N°26 is the house's prestige cuvée, a multi-vintage blend of three declared years (2012, 2008 and 2007) from Tours-sur-Marne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChampagne, France | Prestige Cuvée | Special Occasions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA white gold colour with delicate and persistent bubbles. A very complex nose which mixes honeysuckle, lemon, clementine and fresh butter aromas, followed by notes of hazelnut and a touch of honey. The attack in the mouth is very delicate and fresh with candied lemon and fresh hazelnut aromas. The palate is silky and mineral with notes of honeysuckle, flaked almonds and clementine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe house's flagship prestige cuvée, built by blending three great years into one.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy you'll love it:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is Laurent-Perrier at its most serious, a cellar-worthy Champagne for a landmark occasion, complex and silky with years of ageing behind it. A genuine special-occasion bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Blend\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrand Siècle is built on a simple idea: nature rarely delivers one perfect year, so the house blends several great ones. N°26 brings together three vintages declared exceptional by Laurent-Perrier, 2012, 2008 and 2007 (around 65%, 25% and 10%), a blend of 58% Chardonnay and 42% Pinot Noir from grand cru vineyards. It was disgorged in February 2023 after roughly ten years on the lees. As the house puts it, the blending of the best with the best to obtain the best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100 points and #1 Wine of the Year 2023, James Suckling, July 2023: \u003cem\u003e\"This is really something. Electric on the palate.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e97 points and #6 Cellar Selection 2023, Wine Enthusiast (Roger Voss), December 2023: \u003cem\u003e\"Tautly textured, with poise between white and citrus fruits.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e96 points, Tom Hewson, Decanter, June 2023: \u003cem\u003e\"Ripe apricots and white peach with a pitch-perfect streak of structure.\"\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 lobster, turbot, or a mature Comté. The depth and fine mousse carry richer seafood and nutty aged cheeses while staying elegant.\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","offer_id":41780667514967,"sku":"LPFSWH-GS26","price":1908.28,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/5924\/9495\/files\/LaurentPerrierGrandSeicle.jpg?v=1757544344"},{"product_id":"cellarworthy-selection","title":"Cellarworthy Selection - Mixed 6 Box","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  @media (max-width: 768px) {\n    details[data-default-open] {\n      open: false;\n    }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; color: #514f3d; background-color: #ece7e1; padding: 1.5rem; max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; border-radius: 10px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\u003c!-- Optional Quote \/ Tagline --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; font-style: italic; font-size: 1.1rem; color: #833d31; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e“A serious selection for collectors, cellars and slow dinners.”\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- About This Box --\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"background-color: #fdfbf9; padding: 1rem; border-left: 4px solid #c9b49b; border-radius: 6px; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\" open=\"\" data-default-open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #833d31; cursor: pointer;\"\u003e› About This Box\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 0.75rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a box for those who know what they’re looking for - wines with structure, pedigree and time on their side. From grower Champagne to grand cru-worthy whites and reds built to evolve, these are bottles made with intention, and built to impress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re adding to the cellar or planning a special lineup for a long table, Cellarworthy brings together beauty, age-ability and serious provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- What's In The Box --\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"background-color: #fdfbf9; padding: 1rem; border-left: 4px solid #c9b49b; border-radius: 6px; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\" data-default-open=\"\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #833d31; cursor: pointer;\"\u003e› What’s in the Box?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 0.75rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thewinelist.co.nz\/products\/laurent-perrier-cuvee-rose-champagne-nv-gift-box\" title=\"Laurent Perrier Rose\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLaurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé Champagne\u003c\/strong\u003e (France)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e100% Pinot Noir, bottle-aged and elegant. Aromas of wild strawberry, fine mousse and chalky structure — iconic, expressive, and timeless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thewinelist.co.nz\/products\/albert-bichot-chardonnay-pouilly-fuisse-2020\" title=\"Albert Bichot Chardonnay\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlbert Bichot Pouilly-Fuissé\u003c\/strong\u003e (Burgundy, France)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFine, layered Chardonnay with hazelnut, orchard fruit and limestone minerality. A white Burgundy with presence and poise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thewinelist.co.nz\/products\/fontanabianca-barbaresco-docg-2021\" title=\"Fontanabianca barbaresco doc\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFontanabianca Barbaresco DOCG\u003c\/strong\u003e (Piedmont, Italy)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSilky yet structured Nebbiolo from one of Barbaresco’s rising stars. Violet, sour cherry, and spice, with a long, textural finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thewinelist.co.nz\/products\/cordero-di-montezemolo-barolo-bricco-gattera-docg-2018\" title=\"Codero Barolo Bricco\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCodero di Montezemolo Barolo ‘Bricco Gattera’\u003c\/strong\u003e (Piedmont, Italy)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA single-vineyard Barolo from centenarian vines. Deep, dark, and brooding with truffle, dried rose and immense ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thewinelist.co.nz\/products\/greystone-vineyard-ferment-pinot-noir\" title=\"Greystone Vineyard Ferment PN\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreystone Vineyard Ferment Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e (Waipara, NZ)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWild and textural — fermented in the vineyard with no additions. Savoury, saline and unique; one for the wine geeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thewinelist.co.nz\/products\/amisfield-pinot-noir\" title=\"Amisfield Pinot Noir\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmisfield Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e (Central Otago, NZ)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA benchmark Otago Pinot with depth, spice, and aging structure. Wild herbs, dark berries and subtle French oak — cellar or serve now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- Food Pairing --\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"background-color: #fdfbf9; padding: 1rem; border-left: 4px solid #c9b49b; border-radius: 6px; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\" open=\"\" data-default-open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #833d31; cursor: pointer;\"\u003e› Food Pairing Ideas\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 0.75rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThink roast duck with cherries, truffle pasta, seared tuna, rich mushroom risotto, or aged cheeses with sourdough and fig. This is the box to savour slowly, paired with your best plates and longest conversations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thewinelist.co.nz\/blogs\/food-tips-for-entertaining\" title=\"Food Tips for Hosts Blog\" style=\"color: #833d31; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFind elegant hosting tips →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- Why We Love It --\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"padding: 1rem; background-color: #fdfbf9; border-left: 4px solid #c9b49b; border-radius: 6px;\" open=\"\" data-default-open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #833d31; cursor: pointer;\"\u003e› Why We Love It\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 0.75rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCellarworthy\u003c\/em\u003e is about slow beauty - wines that reward patience, attention and a little ceremony. 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The science is well defined, but the art is harder to pin down: it is born of the individual winemaker and their muse. For this wine, Rockburn's winemaker is given free rein to practise that artistry, drawing on fruit from a single vineyard site high in the Dunstan foothills that speaks with great eloquence of its origins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Rockburn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRockburn takes its name from the rugged, rock-strewn, burn-scarred landscape of Central Otago. The producer draws fruit from vineyards in the Gibbston Valley and at Parkburn, cool, high-country sites that give its Pinot Noir vivid aromatics, fine structure and a clear sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect with\u003c\/strong\u003e roasted duck, lamb rack, or wild mushrooms. 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