Welcome and September Specials

Welcome to Milford Cellars' Blog!

We will hit the ground running with some great specials!

Selected first for quality and sold at good value.

Red Wines

Fontella Chianti DOC 2007 Traditional Chianti, based predominantly on Sangiovese grapes with its delicious cherry and berry-fruit flavours and good acid spine. Still quite youthful, this is ideally a wine to be enjoyed with food and can easily handle strong flavoured cheeses.
Promo $16.99
Pikes “Dogwalk” Cabernet Merlot 2006 A lovely, rich full-flavoured Clare Valley red combining the vibrant dark-berry fruit flavours of ripe Cabernet with a small percentage of merlot adding complexity and softening influence. A wine to enjoy now, but with the quality to reward cellaring for several more years.
Normally $25.99 Special $22.99
Irvine Merlot Cabernet Franc 2005 A Bordeaux style blend combining the best of Eden Valley Merlot with its rich plumy characters and the violet-like florals of Cabernet Franc. A special wine that will have wide appeal and offers terrific value. Highly Recommended!
Normally $31.99 Special $27.99
Alex Gold Central Otago Pinot Noir 2007 A vintage that is already proving to be a stellar one for many varieties including Pinot Noir. This Central Otago Pinot from the Alexandra Wine Company is their second tier label but offers quality in keeping with more expensive top labels. Already has an enthusiastic following. Promo $27.99

White Wines

A reminder of three proven performers I have on regular Promotion that offer great drinking, quality and exceptional value. Catering for any social occasion keep these wines in mind!
TW Estate Chardonnay 2006 Quality fruit is the prerequisite for making Unoaked Chardonnay, and this Gisborne wine proves the point with its delicious fruit, creamy texture and overall balance that makes it such an appealing wine.
Promo $15.99
Cape Campbell Pinot Gris 2007 The continued popularity and positive feedback I get for this wine supports my claim that it is a clearly one of the best sub $20 Pinot Gris wines on the market. Moderately concentrated with citrus, pear and apricot characters it’s nice and fresh, with a smooth off/dry finish.
Promo $18.99
Forrest Estate Doctors Riesling 2007 The 2006 vintage of this wine was one of my biggest selling white wines which is surprising considering the general antagonism to Riesling wines and particularly one with a residual sugar of 35gm/litre. The secret is the wonderful bright acidity that brings perfect balance to this wine that is described by Michael Cooper, as like “biting into a Granny Smith apple”. With only 8.5% alcohol it’s easy to enjoy at anytime
Promo $17.99
Te Mania Nelson Riesling 2007 Not currently on promo but one of my favourites, and off/dry for those with an aversion to anything to sweet. Citrusy with a mineral edge it’s delightfully refreshing and very easy drinking. Available at $16.99 on Promo.

Cheers David