The Year Marches on
Martin left on a jet plane; Tristan and Frankie man the fort.
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Kia Ora wine and spirited friends.
Welcome to March, the best time of the year for weather, IMO. Not too hot; not too cold, just perfect. Martin is currently gallivanting around South Africa, leaving Frankie and me to hold the fort, and so far we're doing great. But we do miss our beloved Cahn. An exciting month as we have quite the array of new products, including our own Central Otago Pinot Noir from a mystery and legendary producer whose name we cannot mention.
See below for more information.
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We are that place where you discover products you cannot find elsewhere. Check out our fresh new arrivals and collectables.
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WE HAVE OUR OWN PINOT NOIR!
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!!! mmmmm. We have a Cahn's Central Otago Pinot Noir in the shop. It has been made specifically for us by a legendary (mystery) producer. This is not just another mediocre celebrity product. It is a very serious Pinot.
The wine comes from premium vineyards in Central Otago, including Pisa, Bendigo, Bannockburn and Gibbston. It has 20% new oak and 20% whole cluster. The winemaking approach is a little different, as it spent an extra 3 months in older oak after racking and 7 months in stainless steel before bottling (unfiltered).
Vintage 2024 is being celebrated as one of the best in a long time throughout New Zealand.
AND! It's exceptional value. Pop into Cahn’s or go on line to get yours.
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Cahn's Central Otago Pinot Noir 2024
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Our next event: Wednesday, March 25th, from 6 pm to 8 pm
Pilgrim's Delight - a wine lover's journey along the Camino de Santiago de Compostella $65.00 - includes nibbles.
SOLD OUT! BUT STAY TUNED FOR THE NEXT EVENT.
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Pilgrim's Delight:
A wine lover's journey along the Camino de Santiago de Compostella
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NZ$65.00 - Includes nibbles
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The Camino de Santiago de Compostella is an ancient pilgrimage route - which just happens to cross some of the most spectacular wine regions of Spain! Join us for an evening of wine, food, history and stories as our guide, Carlene Wilson, takes us on a journey across Spain - past and present. In the cosy inner-city environment of Cahn's Wines and Spirits and with lots of laughs as well as fabulous wine and matching snacks.
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We sell a lot of Blanc, especially at this time of year. It is New Zealand’s most grown and produced varietal. On the world stage, it is what we, as a wine-producing region, have become known for. However, anyone who knows a thing or two about wine understands that we are capable of so much more. Sauvignon Blanc is a much-loved variety, but it also gets a lot of stick - even in industry circles. But why? Are we just ‘hating’ because it’s popular? Or do we just not like the flavours of grass, citrus, green capsicum, gooseberry and passionfruit? Or maybe we are just conditioned to think we only need to spend $18.00 on a bottle from our local grocery store. Personally (Tristan), I really like Sauvignon Blanc, and I always say you need to wade through all the $18.00 or less junk to get to the gems, and, of course, we can do that at Cahn’s.
Check out our diverse Sauvignon Blanc selection. A thing to remember is that Sauvignon Blanc is not just a New Zealand thing, and actually originated in the Old World - most likely France. Styles also differ vastly from region to region, i.e. fruit-forward, herbaceous/grassy, and mineral. So, if you are a stern objector to Sauv, let us bring you back to the light. And if you are a devout Sauv cleric, then we'll give you many more worthy of worship.
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Fresh Hop Season is Upon Us
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Yet another hop harvest has come and gone, and with that arrives a very special time for the NZ craft beer industry. Fresh Hop Season. In the coming weeks, expect to see more IPAs and Pilsners made with fresh-off-the-bine hops, rather than their dried and pelletised counterparts. A delicate plant, some brewers even opt to have them flown in to keep them as fresh as possible before they are dropped into the brew. Expect bolder, fresh and almost green flavours, more dank fruits and even a bit of tannin from the Hops.
We’ll be getting a few in when they’re ready. I (Frankie) will be picky, so I am doing all the hard work to make sure we’re only stocking the best of this year’s Harvest!
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Martin Talks:
Counting Crows
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I was recently reading an interview with Counting Crows (and who hasn’t, counted crows that is?) frontman Adam Duritz on a Qantas flight from Sydney to Johannesburg. He was asked for a career highlight. His answer: “To me, it’s just that we’ve gotten to spend our whole life doing it. There are moments that were exciting here and there, I suppose, but the real exciting thing is just to spend your whole life playing music.”
‘Click’ it went in my head. If someone were to ask me that question, my answer would be similar. A life (now spanning 39 years!) working within the alcoholic beverage industry. Opportunities to travel to far-flung places (Peru, Ukraine, Georgia, Armenia) plus all the usual (wine) suspects and to meet and engage with humans from all walks of life, connect, write memorable stories and some memorable for the wrong reasons. Meeting YOU!, our customers and friends at Cahn’s.
So, here I am again, nourishing the network of friends, family and suppliers. The next few weeks will see me cruising through the wine regions of the Western Cape, listening and tasting. There is nothing like being in situ and learning from the horse’s mouth and drinking from its trough. I look forward to regaling you with news from the South African wine industry when I return.
Cheers, prost, gesondheid and, I am writing this on St. Patrick’s Day, Sláinte!
Martin – aka The Cahn
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We are educated, well-traveled wine and spirits professionals who take pride in curating everything we sell. Let us bring that expertise directly to your home with a Cahn's Wine Subscription Pack.
All we need is your beverage preference, average price, quantity, and frequency. We will specifically tailor a mixed pack just for you and courier it to your doorstep. You can also choose from our tiered packs, or simply pop in for a chat and pickup!
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Situated in the heart of the Auckland CBD we are your one-stop shop for your corporate gifting needs. Why drive somewhere when you can walk down the road? We can deliver/courier, write a message and maybe deliver a singing telegram if you really want. Or are you after a particular product? Let us find it for you!
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We’ve teamed up with one of our friends at Bar Magda to make your Sundays and Mondays little more tantalising.
Here’s the deal:
Buy your wine from us at Cahn's and show your receipt to the beautiful folks at Bar Magda: If you book or bring up to 8 guests, they'll wave the corkage fee.
The nitty gritty:
– Offer available Sundays and Mondays
– Standard corkage is $15pp
– Corkage is always waived if you go for our $85pp Signature Four-Course Magda Feast (also for up to 8 guests)
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We look forward to seeing you at Cahn’s again soon. And remember to visit Aleks and Hugo at Ground Wine Bar below the shop (open 7 days a week).
We look forward to seeing you in store soon, from Martin, Tristan and Frankie (The C-Team)
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