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Medium bodied and deep ruby red with hints of cherry and red fruits
Meats and strong cheese
Easy drinking with flavours of blackberry and just a hint of spice
Red meat, mature cheeses and pasta
Ripe tannins and fresh acidity that leads to toasted and vanilla hints on the finish creates a structured and balanced wine.
Pair with steak for a sizzling Summer BBQ.
The palate is rounded, smooth and perfectly balanced. Flavours of redcurrant, raspberry and blueberry in abundance, with a delicious hint of black liquorice, wonderful purity of fruit. In true Taylor style, the wine is very well structured with big firm tannins that hold the wine nicely together.
Mature Cheeses
Marked ripe fruits notes, barrel and spiced notes stand out alongside balsamic hints on the background.
This wine matches with any kind of meat, grilled or fried potatoes and mushrooms and some tasty or oily fish such as tuna or cod. It also matches well with rice and all kind of pasta.
Smooth and strong with nice tannin on the palate to create a balanced and elegant wine with good acidity.
It matches with any kind of meat, particularly mushroom and rice dishes. It also matches well with tasty or oily fish such as tuna or cod and medium-aged cheese such as emmental or gruyere.
Aromas of blackberry, tobacco leaf and plums with subtle notes of black currant, cedar and violets and an elegantly structured palate.
Enjoy with a rack of lamb.
Aromas of plums and subtle vanilla spices with hints of violets and oral aromas. The generous silky palate has blackberry and plum fruit flavours, complimented by tannins with hints of Cherry Ripe chocolate and spice.
Ideally matched with dark meat dishes such as Beef Wellington.
The medium bodied palate starts with vibrant flavours of plums and red berries. Soft, velvety tannins are a feature of the supple palate.
Roast lamb with rosemary and garlic, or asparagus fettuccine with tomato cream sauce would be a lovely accompaniment.
Cherry ripe and chocolate aromas. Plums and dark berry flavours, medium bodied with sweet spice and a lingering vanilla finish
Great with Grilled Flat Iron Steak with Blue Cheese Butter.
Rich blackberry flavours and black pepper aromas build the back bone of this exotically spicy and rich Zinfandel.
Great with everyday foods. A beautiful partner to pizza – especially those with fresh tomato toppings. Also pairs well with Indian cuisine – a touch of curry complements the spice and the juicy fruit helps tame the spice on the palate.
An elegantly structured wine with deliciously intense flavours of ripe plum, blackberry and a hint of spice. Fruit rich and well rounded
Great on its own or perfect with rib-eye steak, oxtail or sundried tomato soup
Juicy sweetness surrounded by red forest fruits and supportive oak
Fiery Chorizo Pizza
This elegant, round and full-bodied wine has armoas of cherries and pepper with a slight touch of cacao.
Pasta, cheese, red meat and grilled chicken.
Fresh plum and soft tannins with a long lingering finish
Different types of cuts and preparation of red meat, cheeses and pastas.
This well balanced wine exhibits sweet tannins and a velvety finish.
Enjoy it with BBQ meat or steak.
An unoaked blend of Pinot and Gamay, which is soft, rounded, smooth and juicy, with light and supple tannins making it a very drinkable wine.
Grilled & roasted red meats, pizza and pasta, salads and picnics. Why not try with a warm salad with puy lentils base?
Bursting with ripe, juicy raspberry and cherry fruit flavours. Light bodied, beautifully balanced and truly scrumptious.
Grilled & roasted red meats, salads & picnics, Perfect with pate, charcuterie and lots of crusty french bread.
Crushed dark berry, cocoa and cedar aromas with fine tannins to create a smooth, lingering finish.
This classic Hawke’s Bay Merlot is well suited to a range of dishes including antipasto platters and red meat dishes such as seared eye fillet and roast lamb.
Medium bodied, with generous berry fruits and subtle creamy oak to support, finishing with fine, velvety tannins.
Great with rare roast beef and horseradish sandwiches or grilled lamb cutlets with sweet potato chips.
The palate offers a generous depth of berry fruits, red liquorice and subtle spice, with fine, velvety tannins giving structure and finesse.
Great with pork & fennel sausages, or wild mushroom risotto.
A medium-bodied palate with rich dark plum and blueberry fruits melding with supple, varietal tannins and a smooth finish.
Great with tuna steaks and chargrilled vegetables, or veal schnitzel with ratatouille.
Dark plum and blackcurrant fruit melds nicely with the subtle, integrated oak, creating a palate with rich flavours and a long structure.
Great with chargrilled steak with fat chips and garlic aioli or beef Stroganoff.
This smooth wine is bright and fresh with notes of red berries and a dusting of vanilla that comes from oak ageing.
A beautifully balanced wine that is delicious paired with traditional Spanish cuisine or rich lasagnes and pizzas. Equally, this wine makes a perfect aperitif.
Bold flavours of plum and black cherry are complemented by hints of cocoa and sweet tobacco on the nose.
True to the traditions of Argentina, this wine is perfect served with cured meats, cheeses and olives, followed by an Asado – a meal from the grill!
Ripe red cherries and plums with a rich and spicy finish.
Sugo al Pomodoro – ‘tomato sauce’ - Abruzzo is famous for pasta, delicious served with a local tomato sauce cooked with olive oil, local herbs and a pinch of diavolicchio or chilli pepper for an extra kick.
Distinctive cassis and blackcurrent fruits as well as a subtle herbacous note that finishes with eycalypt. Fine velvety tannins add to the finish.
This wine matches perfectly with a range of rich dishes including red meat stews or casseroles.
Smooth and juicy with apple and tropical fruit flavours and aromas
Great with cheese chicken, pasta and salads
Zingy and fresh with ints of gooseberry and citrus aromas and flavours
Great with chicken and salads
The mouth, like the nose, is dominated by fruit – peaches, cherry plums, and oranges. Freshness, elegance and delicacy emerge gently throughout the entire tasting. It is very pleasant on the palate.
The mouth, like the nose, is dominated by fruit – peaches, cherry plums, and oranges. Freshness, elegance and delicacy emerge gently throughout the entire tasting. It is very pleasant on the palate.
Smoked Salmon, Lobster, Popcorn, Caviar
Crisp with fine citrus and wild floral aromas. Clean, savoury palate with delicate fruit acidity.
Excellent as an aperitif or served with rice dishes, seafood or fish.
A subtle combination of structure, length and vivacity ; bubbles like velvet ; pear, brioche and spicy aromas, notes of fresh walnut.
Any fish, especially sushi and sashimi. Seafood: shrimp, prawn, crayfish, grilled lobster. Poultry and white meat. Parmesan, good cured ham.
Refreshing aromas of white flowers and a fruity flavour profile of citrus and stone fruits. This is a dry wine with moderate acidity and a crisp finish.
Perfect as a well-chilled aperitif, but it’s also a versatile food-pairing wine, especially with seafood, grilled vegetables, or poultry.
Fresh and zesty aromas of green nettles, passionfruit pulp, lemongrass and mango and a light bodied palate with layers of fresh lemongrass and papaya.
Drink with mussels steamed in white wine and served with crusty bread.
Aromas of peach flesh with accents of wild honey and hints of lemon myrtle supported by fig and cinnamon spice. On the palate a touch of oak comes through as a hint of cinnamon and spice.
Deliciously accompanies gnocchi with sautéed broad beans, feta, lemon and sage.
A mixture of feijoa, apple skin and poached pear with hints of spice follows through to the medium bodied palate, with flavours of poached pear and cinnamon.
Soft and supple in a drinkable way, yet with enough weight and texture to match an array of dishes such as Vietnamese spring rolls or vitello tonnato.
Intense flavours of juicy apples and zesty lemons, this wine is juicy and refreshing with great length.
Chicken breast baked with goats cheese, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, fresh oregano and a dash of white wine with a parmesan breadcrumb crust.
The wine offers a refreshing green apple acidity combined with a touch of viscosity and explosion of pineapples. Creamy back palate supports the acidity
Chicken salad, mild to spicy rice dishes, sushi, seafood and white meats.
Gentle, round and mouthfilling wine with crisp acidity has armonas of fresh pears and apples.
All kinds of shellfish, delicate fish and salads.
Intense aroma, fruity with notes of apple, pear, papaya, pineapple and wood. Refreshing, soft and balanced.
Seafood, chicken or salads.
Fruity character, with citric and peach aromas. Light flavour, fresh and well-balanced.
Shellfish, fish with light sauces and salads.
Rich in ripe fruit, especially green apple and white peach, with subtle notes of apricot. The palate has mineral acidity and freshness.
Enjoy it with Sole over green beans accompanied with rise pasta in soy sauce.
Varietal tropical fruit with notes of freshly cut grass. This reserve level wine has great length of flavour and the finish is crisp and refreshing.
This wine matches perfectly with a range of fresh dishes including lightly spiced thai and seafood.
A balanced wine with a soft, gentle creamy mouthfeel with crisp apple characters all balanced by just enough fresh acidity.
Grilled & roasted white meats, fish/shellfish, salads & picnics, mild creamy cheeses, delicious with BBQ giant prawns
Aromas of tropical fruit, passionfruit and nectarine balanced with apricot characters with a soft, rich and weighty palate.
A great match for seafood, especially pan-seared salmon. This wine will also pair well with pork and chicken based dishes.
Honeysuckle aromas lift to reveal fresh pear and tropical melon notes. The palate has flavours of peaches, apricots and sweet tropical fruits with subtle notes of spice.
Serve slightly chilled on its own or with delicate white meat, pasta or seafood dishes.
Sweet ripe fruit characters with a delightful mix of citrus, floral, pear and tropical fruit and a crisp nettle highlight.
Match with barbecued prawns or salmon and poached white fish with fresh green salads containing parsley, pepper or lemon. Mediterranean and Turkish dishes with hummus, olives and feta also match well.
Vibrant and refreshing with attractive lemon, grapefruit and passionfruit flavours pulled together with a mouth-watering acidity and a bright, juicy finish.
Great with creamy chicken & leek pie or coconut crumbed prawns with lime aioli.
Medium bodied, with rich stone fruit flavours creating a subtle, integrated oak character.
Great with creamy beef Stroganoff with mushrooms and parsley, or pumpkin ravioli with sage butter sauce.
Vibrant acidity from citrus, gooseberry and hints of grapefruit and passionfruit are balanced by luscious tropical fruit, giving it a refreshing finish.
This is an elegant wine for all occasions. It pairs perfectly with chicken, seafood and rich pasta dishes, or simply enjoy as an aperitif.
A deliciously fresh and fruity sparkling wine, with notes of peach and melon.
A perfect match for nibbles and desserts, or simply enjoyed on its own. For a truly decadent treat, splash over a bowl of strawberries!
Apple and peach aromas with delicate hints of citrus.
Risotto al limone – ‘lemon risotto’ – this Northern Italian rice dish is often made using Prosecco instead of white wine to give a lighter consistency.
Soft honeyed apple, with a crisp lime and a fresh citrus finish.
Grisini stirati – ‘handpulled breadsticks’ – thought to originate from Northern Italy, these breadsticks are stretched by hand to make them long and thin, and are perfect served with an Italian dip. Grissini with mushroom & crispy pancetta Aperitivo Mix
Fresh and fruity with strawberry aromas and flavours
Salads, seafood or as an aperitif
Small red fruits dominate with hints of raspberry and redcurrant.The mouth exhibits a delightful freshness with a slightly tart finish.
The perfect accompaniment to virtually any dessert - try with a light Victoria sponge cake.
Fragrant and sensual with fresh fruit aromas and sweet undertones. On the palate, it is intense, luscious and warm.
Excellent as an appetizer and as a companion for rice, seafood and fish.
Rich red fruit bouquet with an elegant palate of strawberry and blackcurrant. This is a dry and refreshing wine with fine, delicate yet persistent bubbles.
Perfect as an aperitif, food pairing wine, or even as a cocktail mixer
Aromas of wild berries and raspberries create a fresh, lively and charming wine that is dry and easy to drink.
A lovely match with pizza, pasta and salads - a great aperitif or picnic wine
Gallo Family Vineyards Pink Moscato features delicious peach notes layered with tropical fruit and hints of floral.
The natural sweet aromatics make this wine a great complement to Asian cuisine, light desserts, fresh fruit and mild cheeses.
A medium-sweet wine featuring flavours of jammy strawberry layered with sweet aromatics. Notes of bright red fruit and citrus lend to a balanced acidity for a clean, refreshing finish. Enjoy chilled.
Enjoy with light foods, such as salad greens tossed in a tangy balsamic vinaigrette or grilled seafood brochette.
White Zinfandel has aromas of watermelon, cranberry and fresh cherries, nicely complemented by flavours of strawberry and tropical fruit.
A brilliant match for foods such as spicy Thai noodles, mild cheeses or grilled fish.
Fresh and fruity with luscious strawberries and summer berry flavours.
"Linguine – ‘little tongue’ –This traditional pasta from Northern Italy is delicious tossed with olive oil and served with oven baked fish. Crunchy Mediterranean mackerel with redcurrants.
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