Tomorrow afternoon (Saturday) from 2pm in the shop we will open a dozen or so  wines including Felton Road, Pyramid Valley, Ostler (depicted below) plus some exotic Italian, French, Spanish and Australian wines and I suggest you might like to come along and impress your palate by trying a few. You can also peruse our excellent new range of wines we have on offer including a plethora of "gems" for under $20. Lots of parking available - use any of the building's carparks without fear of being towed.

All wine buyers will go into the draw to win a trophy winning magnum of Sacred Hill 'Wine Thief' Syrah from Hawkes Bay - a limited wine that has won 3 trophies

Thinking of coming to one of our tastings. We start with tastings in Hokitika and Greymouth just prior to the Dog Point tasting on 1st March. Check out our Tasting Schedule

Penfolds Private Bin Aged Release Eden Valley Riesling 2000

Only 30 six-bottle cases came to NZ we we secured just five. This is the 2000 vintage aged release and it is a gem just like 1998 was. In my view the best wine product from Australia is Riesling and there is nothing better than when it's aged. It's dry and therefore food friendly; there is a toasty aroma and a nice balance between it's floral character and acidity. Very good now, this will age beautifully and it's really one to keep for a few years.

RRP is $25.90/btl. This one-off offer is for just $22.90/btl

Pyramid Valley Vineyards Growers Collection Pinot Noir 2004

I keep going on about this wine because I like it better every time I try it. And I believe it's better than lots of pinot noirs that are far more expensive. Too many NZ pinots are sweet, over extracted fruit bombs but this wine is balanced with a combo of spice, fruit, earth and fine-grained tannins. As well, its starts with a lifted fragance of cherries and finishes persistently long. It's damn good.

RRP is $45.90. Our special price to you $40.90/btl. Only 200 cases made

To order any of these wines click here

Ostler Waitaki Valley Pinot Gris 2006

Ostler is a winemaking venture driven by the passion to produce excellence. Their 'Audrey's' Pinot Gris 2006 from their home vineyard in the Waitaki Valley is delicious , exhibiting pear, stone-fruit and spice in a dry style. Most of all it has rich mouthfeel and this variety being only semi-aromatic is often let down by some labels by being thin and somewhat characterless. Suggest you give this a whirl if you're serious about serious pinot gris.

RRP is $31.50. Your price on this special offer $27.90/btl

Pyramid Valley Growers Collection Hille Vineyards Semillon 2005  

Semillion is not a big hit in NZ but regardless of the popularity of this grape which does so well in Sauterne and some parts of Australia this would be one of the best NZ whites I have tasted. If you like salmon and you match it with this 'stunner' you may experience something 'ethereal.' Look, if you haven't tried it by now and you're reading this then 'how much encouragement  do you require! Only 200 cases were made - about 50 left.

RRP is $31.50/btl. At $28.30/btl an absolute bargain.

Dog Point Section 94 Sauvignon Blanc 2005

Already lauded as the best Sauvignon Blanc made in NZ by a number of very fine judges this 2005 version lives up to reputation. James Healy and Ivan Sutherland have excelled again. You should be coming to taste their wines andm listen to some real wisdom because we're holding their tasting on 1st March here at the ship. Check out the details here - Dog Point Tasting

RRP is $33.90. Our special price to you is $29.90/btl

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Felton Road Central Otago Riesling 2006

Felton Road consistently produce high quality wines vintage after vintage from their Bancokburn winery in Central Otago. We have a range of their wines currently which includes the Block 5 Pinot Noir 2005, Dry Riesling 2006, Chardonnay Elms 2006, Vin Gris 2006 and the one shown at right, the Riesling 2006. If you want something for the cellar. Come in and have a look, and a taste this Saturday.

Come and check out our excellent prices!

Whitehaven Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2006

Simon Waghorn has carved out a reputation for his Astrolabe but this lesser heralded Waghorn made savvy is superb and we highly recommend it. It has all the hallmarks of a good Marborough savvy - gooseberry, citrus, passionfruit and capsicum - but this has extra in the form of concentration which produces a long, clean finish. If you're into savvy, you must try it!

RRP is $21.90/btl. Our price to you is just $19.50/btl

Tondonia Reserva Rioja 1998

Old world Rioja made in the most traditional and classical way by Lopez de Heredia. This wine is made from very old Tempranillo, Garnacha, Mazuelo and Graciano grapes and aged for 6 years in casks prior to release. The use no pesticides, irrigation or chemicals, use only natural yeasts and do not filter - this is the way they have been making their wine for 130 years. Wine writer Tim Atkin recently described Tondonia as one of the world's greatest wines.

RRP is $65/btl. Our special price with limited stock is $58.50/btl

To order wine please go to our Order Form

Hemingway Fine Wines: Bus.Hrs     Monday & Tuesday 11am to 7pm
                                                         Wednesday to Friday 10am to 8pm  
                                                         Saturday 10am to 7pm
We freight wine all over NZ and the world.
Ample parking at rear of building for use by HFWs after 5PM and on Saturdays.
(We are always closed during Crusaders Rugby matches)

The wine you drink is the wine you deserve