Otiake Estate is a small vineyard located on the southern banks of the Waitaki River Established in 2008 it comprises 3 separate small blocks planted with varieties such as: Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Riesling and Gewurztraminer.

The Waitaki Valley is a unique area within New Zealand with many similarities to Alsace, France: such as climate, terroir and, of course,  limestone soils, producing wines with elegance and minerality.

We are delighted to be stocking these great Waitaki wines:

Grant’s Road Pinot Noir 2011 ~ Ripe red cherry fruit with dusty tannins and chalky minerality creating succulent fruitiness balanced by savoury touches. $26.99

Waitaki Chardonnay 2012 ~ Tropical fruit notes and a citrus lift combine with subtle oak characters. $25.99

Malcolm’s Creek Riesling 2011 ~ Crisp, zesty Riesling showing wonderful citrus fruit characters with a firm mineral backbone. $25.99

Malcolm’s Creek Pinot Gris 2011 ~  Stone fruit flavours combine with a touch of spice to produce a rich, full-bodied Pinot Gris with good mouth-feel and texture. $25.99

Waitaki Pinot Grigio 2012 ~ Crisp, dry style Pinot Grigio made very much in the Italian style with plenty of zing, ideal as an aperitif. $25.99

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2014 ~ Classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc made with grapes sourced from the Wairau and Awatere Valleys. Intense zesty, citrus characters are followed by passionfruit, guava, red currant and dried herbs balanced nicely by a refreshing, racy acidity. $21.99

Tickets:$50

Here at Castle MacAdam we have in stock a small but eclectic selection of stunning wines that have been lovingly looked after and kept in a cool, dark cellar and are now ready to be enjoyed. Here’s the list:

Whites:

• Dr Loosen ‘Wehlener Sonnenuhr’ Riesling Spätlese 2006 $49.99  (Mosel, Germany (Sold Out)
• Willi Schaefer ‘Graacher Domprobst’ Riesling Kabinett 2005 $44.99 (Mosel, Germany)
• Dom. Vieux Télégraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc ‘La Crau’ 2006 $64.99
• Rolly Gassmann Muscat d’Alsace Vendages Tardives 1997 $149.99 (Alsace, France)
• Rolly Gassmann Tokay Pinot Gris Vendages Tardives 1996 $119.99 (Alsace, France)
• Marc Bredif Vouvray 2001 $69.99 (Loire, France)
• Marc Bredif Vouvray 2003 $69.99 (Loire, France)
• Marc Bredif Vouvray 2007 $44.99 (Loire, France)

Reds:

• Cape Mentelle Zinfandel 2001 $59.99 (Margaret River, Western Australia) (Sold Out)
• Alder Brook Zinfandel 1999 $44.99 (Sonoma, California)
• Jurassic Ridge Cabernet Franc 2009 $48.99 (Waiheke Island, NZ)
• Te Mata ‘Coleraine’ Cabernet/Merlot 2000 $99.99 (Hawkes Bay, NZ)
• Marqués de Murrieta Reserva 1999 $44.99 (Rioja, Spain)
• Cagliero Barolo 2006 $114.99 (Piedmont, Italy)
• Pierre Usseglio Chåteauneuf-du-Pape 2004 $59.99 (Southern Rhône, France) (Sold Out)
• Nicolas Potel Vosne-Romanéé Vieilles Vignes 2004 $59.99 (Burgundy, France)
• Geantet-Pansiot Gevrey-Chambertin 2003 $69.99  (Burgundy, France) (Sold Out)

Perfect wines to enjoy in the sunshine at the bach or on the deck at home, stocks are limited so be in quick to secure your 6 pack!!

Come down to Castle MacAdam today a get a fill of this excellent beer from Brew Moon at a very sharp price.

“A fresh, bright, fruity pale ale, late hopped with Nelson grown Cascade hops which enhance the aromatics”. 

Brew Moon ‘Amberley’ Pale Ale (4%) $8 per litre (Wednesday only)

Join us for an evening tasting single malt whiskies from all of the whisky regions of Scotland.

This will be an opportunity to sample a wide range of single malt styles from the Lowlands, Highlands, Campbeltown, Speyside and the Isles.

We’ll be introducing an interesting and diverse range of malts which we have not presented before which should make for an enjoyable and entertaining evening.

Bookings are essential and tickets are available from Castle MacAdam. Tickets must be paid for prior to the tasting.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Alastair & Darren

Venue:Taste Merchants, 36 Stuart St

Date: Thursday 16th October

Time: 6.30pm

Cost: $35

We are delighted to announce that David Gaughan, owner & brewer at Christchurch’s Golden Eagle Brewery will be hosting a tasting here at Taste Merchants on Wednesday 27th August at 6.30pm.

Golden Eagle has been operating since 2010 and now produces a broad range of excellent craft beer styles.

It’s been a while since our last beer tasting and we expect demand to be high, so be in quick to secure your ticket for what should prove to be a most enjoyable evening.

Tickets are $10 and will be available at Castle MacAdam Wine, 40 Stuart St.

Tel:474 1100 (Tickets must be purchased prior to the tasting)

Cheers Alastair & Darren

Venue:Taste Merchants, 36 Stuart St

Date:Wednesday 27th August

Time:6.30pm

Cost:$10

Ardbeg ‘Uigeadail’ 54.2% ABV

Was:$139.99 Now:$129.99

Ardbeg ‘Uigeadail’ is a special vatting that marries Ardbeg’s traditional deep, smoky notes with luscious, raisiny tones of old ex-Sherry casks. It’s non chill-filtered at high strength which retains maximum flavour and gives more body and added depth.

Uigeadail was voted ‘World Whisky of the Year’ in 2009 by Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible in praise of it’s “utter silky brilliance” and “complexity on a level only a handful of distilleries in the world can ever dream of reaching”.