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Red Wine

Cabernet

Merlot

  • Omaka Springs Merlot 2008 NZD $13.99
    Vibrantly fruity, with blackberry, raspberry, plum and spicy cedar flavours, showing good depth, subtle tannins and a smooth finish. A lovely gentle Merlot with a low alcohol content of just 12%.
  • Grant Burge Hillcot Merlot 2004 NZD $26.99
    Very Limited quantities of this perfectly aged Merlot. Drinking brilliantly now. Decanter Wines of the Month - 5 stars highly recommended. "Little needs to be said about Barossan stalwart Grant Burge, and this Merlot of great finesse and fantastic value merely augments his reputation. There’s a touch of tobacco leaf on the vibrant nose while the palate bursts with ripe fruit. A long finish completes the picture". James Halliday gives it 90 points. "Great colour, attractive redcurrant and blackcurrant mix; good oak and tannins all help a stylish wine, particularly given the region."
  • Irvine Barossa Merlot 2005 NZD $24.99
    Crafted by one of Australia's most accomplished and highly specialized handlers of award winning Merlot wines, assembled with components that are shared by the estate's flagship 'Grand Merlot'. Very much a new world wine with lusty levels of plum fruit and chocolate over ripe raspberry characters. Here is an excellent example of truly satisfying, pure Merlot. This is ready to savour now and will continue to develop in bottle.... more »

Shiraz/Syrah

  • La Multa Syrah 2007 NZD $24.99
    From Calatayud in Spain, this is an unbelievably dark, concentrated and deeply flavoured wine, resembling a $50 Cornas from the northern Rhone. Deep black red with a purple crimson rim, it's sweet, soft, juicy and tarry to the taste with dried herbs, spice, and as the wine lingers the black fruits and the peppery signature of Syrah comes through.
  • Willows Barossa Shiraz 2005 NZD $29.99
    Gold Medal New Zealand International Wine Show. Best Shiraz we've tried in the last two years. Every now and then we come across one of those wines that falls into the category of "must try before ya die". This is one. 5 years of ageing has perfected this big Barossa and it is prime for drinking right now. Easily drinking like a $50 wine. If you think Grant Burge, Elderton, Penfolds or the like are one of the best when it comes to your favourite Barossa Shiraz, then this wine is certainly for you. White chocolate, blackberries, cassis, peppery, full-bodied, dense, fruit forward and beautifully complex. One of the best you'll see from the Baro... more »
  • Wood Park Reserve Shiraz 2005 NZD $39.99
    Rich spicy fruit aromas with a hint of pepper. A palate of full, soft, rich, intense berry concentration. Great with BBQ eye fillet. Limited quantities. ... more »
  • Corazon Oratia Syrah 2007 - New Release NZD $25.99 $19.99
    Powerful and inviting cassis aromas leap out of the glass and it makes you want to smell it for hours. Very European is style with dark berry fruits melded with spice. Any Syrah loves air. Decant for at least a couple of hours for best results or cellar for another 3-5 years. ... more »

Rose

Pinot Noir

  • Breaksea Sound Pinot Noir 2007 NZD $24.99
    Paul Tudor, Master of Wine says "Breaksea Sound has better balance and texture than many of the 'name' Central Otago Pinots that retail for $40 or above, which makes it an extremely attractive proposition. One of the finest Central Pinots that I have tasted this year."
    This is a remarkable wine at an even more remarkable price. Lots of savoury fruit with a hint of chocolate - great mouth feel and very smooth. Limited quantities.
  • Olssens Nipple Hill Pinot Noir 2008 NZD $19.99
    Back by popular demand which has become a favourite for many who say it's the best value Central Otago Pinot Noir available. A well balanced, well rounded wine with delicious aromas and flavours without being heavy or over wooded. Lots of black cherry and plum made in a lighter style but packed full of flavour. You will absolutely love this if you haven't tried it already.
  • Olssens Jackson Barry Pinot Noir 2007 NZD $38.99
    The most awarded NZ wine available!
    Trophy at the Royal Easter Show for Best Pinot Noir.
    Trophy for Best Pinot Noir at the Bragato Awards and Champion Wine of the Show.
    Gold at the NZ International Wine Show.
    Gold at the Brigato Awards.
    5 Stars Winestate.
    5 Stars Cuisine.
    Gorgeous cherry-raspberry fruit in this Central Otago wine along with some toasty oak and violet perfume. Be quick. Only a few dozen left.
  • Remarkable Gibbston Valley Pinot Noir 2006 NZD $36.99
    This great wine was awarded the Bouchard Finlayson Pinot Noir Trophy at this year’s International Wine and Spirit Competition held in the United Kingdom. A classic Gibbston Valley Pinot Noir with seductive aromas and complex flavours of stonefruit and dried herbs that has been matured for 15 months in French oak barrels. Be quick. This will go fast. A truly remarkable wine!
  • Terravin Hillside Reserve Pinot Noir 2006 NZD $59.99
    An instant eye opener and a must buy for serious Pinot fans. Many of our customers say it's the best Pinot they've ever had. Over the years Terravin has always been up there with the best from around NZ. They are even exporting this wine to Burgundy! 5 Stars Michael Cooper and 97/100 in Gourmet Traveller. This is a serious Marlborough Pinot. Dense, rich and complex with strong black and red cherry, plum and dried spice flavours.

Other Red

  • Corazon Merlot Malbec 2008 NZD $17.99
    A very interesting and complex blend of 65% Merlot and 35% Malbec from selected North Island vineyards. Once decanted for a couple of hours, very rich and ripe concentrated berry fruit flavours unfold along with cassis, spice and soft tannins. Certainly worth putting a dozen away for a few years. Worth $30+.
  • Avanti Malbec 2008 NZD $19.99 $14.99
    From Argentina, you could easily pay $30 for a wine of this quality. This spicy red is firm and fearless when it comes to bold and profound flavours. Bursts of ripe plums and cherry fruit flavours dominate the palate making sure you won’t forget this magnificent Malbec.
 

Buying from Don Johnson's online

  • Delivery:
          ~ Auckland (Albany-Papakura) $3.99 per case
          ~ North Island $7.99 per case
          ~ South Island $9.99 per case
            (case = 6 or 12 bottles)
  • Normally takes one to three days.
  • Minimum purchase 6 bottles.
  • Guarantee: If you don't like it, we will gladly refund and collect any full bottles.

Delivery outside New Zealand

  • Australia: $175.00 per 12 bottles
  • Hong Kong: $250.00 per 12 bottles
  • Japan: $250.00 per 12 bottles
  • Singapore: $250.00 per 12 bottles
  • UK: $250.00 per 12 bottles

This week we've got the outstanding Carrick Unravelled Pinot Noir. Fantastic buying. Drop in on Saturday and try it at 738 Manukau Road, Royal Oak.
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