This month’s candidates for the Big Sleep:

Craggy Range SV Gimblett Gravels Syrah 2010 – $$$ – drink 2015-2022. Recommended for cellaring by Geoff Kelly.

Saddleback Central Otago Pinot Noir 2011 – $$ – drink 2015. Gold medal – NW Under $25 Wine Awards. Second label of Peregrine Wines.

Spy Valley Marlborough Chardonnay 2012 – $$ – drink 2016. Champion White Wine – NW Under $25 Wine Awards. House wine for the GCSB.