Easy going stunning non-vintage with aromas of stonefruit, Biscuit notes and citrus and.. 90% Chardonnay, 10% Pinot Noir

Esses Estate nestled at the base of the snow-capped peaks of Mt Fyffe in Kaikoura. The stony soils heat up during the day and the gentle sea breezes providing cooling influences, creating a stunning long ripening period. 

Esses name simply meaning plural of “S” and celebrates the terroir and natural influences of the vineyard and of course the Skinner name, all of which begin with the letter ‘S.’ 

Mel and Aaron are passionate sparkling lovers and having searched the world found a gorgeous little plot of vines located in the magnificent foothills of Kaikoura. 

Esses is the only vineyard with Kaikoura township and specialises solely in Méthode Traditionnelle.

Terroirs: Fèrebrianges – Etoges – Congy 

Sector: Petit Morin Valley 

Soil: Limestone 

Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay 

Base: 2021 

Dosage: 3 g/l 

Vineyards located on limestone soils in the villages of Fèrebrianges, Etoges, and Congy. An ongoing quest to express a terroir through environmentally friendly viticulture and controlled management of vigor. 

The blending of the estate's various blanc de blancs vintages dates back to 2013, with this Solera which stands out for its freshness, composed of equal parts of wine of the year and reserve wine from 2013 to 2020. The vinification and aging on lees are carried out partially in 228-liter barrels. 

Sensory analysis: On the nose, a gourmet generosity emerges, embellished with floral notes. On the palate, a creamy texture reveals an elegant structure accompanied by nuances of white fruits such as nectarine and white vine peach.

Bolly is James Bond favourite tipple after a vodka martini (he also enjoys a Macallan too) and to celebrate over 45 years of Bond & Bollinger, they’ve released this limited edition 007 Bollinger bottle and gift box - one for the collectors of Bolly and Bond alike.

This cuvée brings all the delicacy and the complexity of a sparkling Pinot. A crisp finish with the low dosage (4g/L), this is an elegant yet rich Champagne.

James Suckling - 91/100

Grape 100% Pinot Meunier

Louis Roederer Collection is the non-vintage of the 21st century.

Replacing Brut Premier in 2021, the latest release from the family-owned Champagne House takes the multi-vintage cuvée to higher grounds.

The innovative creation of the Perpetual Reserve (a blend of non-malolactic 50% chardonnay and 50% pinot noir set aside and blended in closed stainless-steel vats every year since 2012); coupled with the influence of Roederer's sustainable organic and biodynamic farming; and the use of an extensive palette of oak-aged Reserve wines in the cuvee; all combine to bring a never-seen before dimension in the multi-vintage champagne world.

Each Collection is numbered and represents the number of blends created by the House since its foundation in 1776.

La Grande Dame is one of the great champagnes and is a big, dry, toasty, full bodied wine, made from 90% Pinot Noir, which adds layers of savoury depths to this complex bubbly, and 10% Chardonnay. It is named in homage to the Grands Cru vineyards from which the grapes in this wine come, from Champagne villages Aÿ, Bouzy, Ambonnay, Verzy and Verzenay and 47% Chardonnay from Avize, Oger and Le Mesnil-sur-Oger. 

Its name also pays homage to the Grande Dame of Champagne, the late widow Clicquot, whose main legacy is to have left both the brand and the region in better condition than she found them, mostly famously by inventing riddling; the turning of the bottle to remove the yeast sediment into its neck, prior to disgorgement. This resulted in higher quality, cleaner, fresher bubbles in both look and taste. Her quest was quality and she is widely credited with having raised it significantly in the Champagne region and in the bottles it produces.

The Earl's Drop Single Varietal Cider Yarlington Mill 2024

Full soft Tannins, a classic Somerset cider, crafted in Wairarapa Aotearoa method albion, bottle fermented  750ml Silver award winner at the New Zealand Cider Awards 2025

The Earls Drop Cider Kingston Black 2024

Single varietal cider made with purely with Kingston Black apples. Refined steely tannins in this dry bottle fermented cider. Method Albion 750 ml bottles. Bronze Award winning Cider New Zealand Cider Competition 2025

Vouvray is a French wine appellation devoted to the great Chenin Blanc grape, which is expressed vibrantly in this gorgeously fresh and light bodied but intensely flavoursome white wine. Its high acidity and expansive fresh flavours make Chenin Blanc one of the most versatile wines with its bold and bright lemon, honey and floral aromas. High acidity adds length and backbone to the palate of this lovely wine. 

The history, mystery of a long established winery

The Domaine Marc Bredif winery is one of the great names of the Loire. The estate has enjoyed a long and colourful history, having been established in 1893 under the original name of Château les Roches. In 1919, not long after the end of the First World War, Marc Bredif took over from his Uncle and renamed the property to mark the change of ownership. His focus was simple, to forge an unrivalled reputation for excellence amongst the estates of the Loire Valley.
He invested heavily in the estate during the 1930’s, building a tremendous circular storage room in the heart of its cellars, which today houses venerable vintages of sweet Vouvray, some of which date back to the 1900’s. The property managed to survive the Second War World War relatively unharmed and remained under family control until the 1980’s. As is so often the case, family intrigue and financial necessity meant that the Domaine had to be sold, and in 1980 Baron Patrick de Ladoucette acquired the estate. Thankfully, the Baron was every bit the conscientious owner and has given new life to Marc Bredif – investing heavily and expanding their holdings to include some of the most prized Vouvray vineyards – 20 hectares in total. Picking exclusively by hand, the Domaine produces some of the most profound and immortal expressions of Chenin Blanc, in a range of styles to suit all wine lovers.

One of the great pink champagnes, combining toasted red fruit flavours and the freshness of a great, complex wine with long lees ageing. Delicious. 

Champagne Laurent-Perrier was founded in 1812 by Andre Michel Pierlot and took the name Laurent-Perrier when Mathilde Emilie Perrier, the widow of Eugene Laurent, combined the two family names after she decided to expand the business.

Eugenie Hortense Laurent, her daughter, inherited the House in 1925 and sold it to Marie-Louise Lanson de Nonancourt in 1939.

Laurent-Perrier Brut NV is enjoyed for its creamy softness which comes from Chardonnay, the dominant grape in this elegant sparkling wine.

The Laurent-Perrier Champagne house was founded in 1812 and is the main company of the Laurent-Perrier Group, whose other flagship brands include the houses of Salon, De Castellane and Delamotte. Laurent-Perrier Group also acquired Chateau Malakoff in 2004.

An expressive full bodied sparkling wine made from 50% Pinot Noir and 50% Chardonnay, given extended lees ageing time to enable the wine to develop complex creamy aromas and layers of flavours with strawberries, nectarine, white peach and freshly baked sourdough bread.

Winemaker notes say that the extended lees time has infused the wine with a delicious umami savoriness, making this 2020 vintage a perfect match for crayfish, oysters and other kaimoana.