Posted: December 2, 2021
Well-structured wine with an excellent toasty bouquet lifted with citrus and rose petals and has a bright and lively citrus driven palate with nice phenolic backbone.
Comments Off on Hoggies Coonawarra Riesling 2019 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Enjoyable young, this Mosel-style wine is attractively scented, light and lively, with citrusy flavours and an off-dry, finely poised finish. Fine value. $13
Comments Off on Anchorage Classic Riesling 2020 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Priced sharply, this Nelson wine is fresh, crisp and medium-bodied, with tropical fruit and herbal flavours, full of youthful vigour. $13
Comments Off on Anchorage Sauvignon Blanc 2020 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
This punchy, freshly herbaceous, medium-bodied wine is aromatic and strongly varietal, with very good depth of melon and green capsicum flavours, crisp and lively. Fine value. $15
Comments Off on Anchorage Family Estate Nelson Sauvignon Blanc 2020 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Fresh, punchy and full-bodied, this regional blend has strong tropical fruit flavours, a herbaceous undercurrent, and a basically dry, crisp finish. $18
Comments Off on Renato Nelson Sauvignon Blanc 2020 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Priced sharply, this mouthfilling, lively wine has good intensity of tropical fruit flavours, a herbal undercurrent, and a tightly structured, finely balanced finish. $17
Comments Off on Anchorage Family Estate Reserve Nelson Sauvignon Blanc 2020 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Already drinking well, this pale orange wine is mouthfilling, with very good depth of stonefruit and spice flavours, a hint of ginger and a moderately firm, dry finish. $18
Comments Off on Coopers Creek Kumeu Pinot Gris 2020 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Pale straw, this easy-drinking, medium-bodied wine is lively, with very good depth of peachy, slightly spicy flavours, a sliver of sweetness, and lots of drink-young appeal. $15
Comments Off on Anchorage Family Estate Nelson Pinot Gris 2020 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Bargain-priced, this fragrant, mouthfilling, supple red is drinking well in its youth. Ruby hued, it has ripe, cherryish, red berry and spice flavours, a touch of complexity, and good depth and harmony. $17
Comments Off on Anchorage Family Estate Nelson Pinot Noir 2020 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Estate-grown on the coast, at Kina, this very pale straw wine is full-bodied, with strong, peachy, slightly spicy flavours, a sliver of sweetness and balanced acidity. A lively, generous, wine, it’s already drinking well. $20
Comments Off on Renato Nelson Pinot Gris 2020 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Unfolding well, this medium to full-bodied wine has vibrant, citrusy, peachy flavours, hints of pears and spices, fractional sweetness, and very good vigour and depth. $18
Comments Off on Haha Hawke’s Bay Pinot Gris 2020 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Enjoyable young, this partly barrel-fermented wine is full-bodied and creamy-textured, in a moderately complex style with balanced acidity and very good depth of fresh, ripe, peachy, slightly buttery flavours. $18
Comments Off on Haha Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay 2020 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Enjoyable young, this is a 3:1 blend of unoaked chardonnay and viognier fermented in seasoned oak barrels. Mouthfilling, it is fruity, with generous, peachy, slightly spicy flavours and a smooth, slightly buttery finish. $18
Comments Off on Coopers Creek Cee Vee Chardonnay/ Gisborne Viognier 2020 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Still very youthful, this blend of merlot (92%) and cabernet sauvignon (8%) was grown mostly in the Bridge Pa Triangle and matured for a year in Hungarian and French oak (35% new). Full-coloured, it is mouthfilling and sweet-fruited, with generous,…
Comments Off on Church Road Hawke’s Bay Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Merlot-based, this softly mouthfilling rosé has pink/slight orange colour. Made in a very easy-drinking style, it has generous peach, strawberry and spice flavours, with an off-dry finish. $19
Comments Off on Church Road Hawke’s Bay Rosé 2020 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Drinking well now, this Gimblett Gravels wine was fermented in seasoned French oak barriques. Bright, light yellow/green, it is mouthfilling and smooth, with generous, ripe, stone-fruit and spice flavours, a hint of apricot, slightly toasty notes adding complexity and a…
Comments Off on Saint Clair Origin Hawke’s Bay Viognier 2019 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Drinking well now, this wine was estate-grown in the relatively cool, elevated Matapiro district. Bright, light lemon/green, it is ripely scented, mouthfilling and vibrant, with tropical fruit flavours, crisp, dry and generous. $19
Comments Off on Church Road Hawke’s Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2020 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
If you enjoy the sturdy, fleshy, Alsace style of pinot gris, try this bargain-priced wine. Estate-grown at Matapiro and harvested late, with some berry shrivel, it is powerful and ripely scented, with generous stone-fruit and spice flavours, and a very…
Comments Off on Church Road Hawke’s Bay Pinot Gris 2020 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Offering great value, this ‘unashamedly just a little bit old school’ wine has a fragrant, complex bouquet. Mouthfilling, it has strong, peachy, gently toasty flavours, fresh acidity, and good harmony and immediacy. $19
Comments Off on Church Road Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay 2020 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Bright vibrant mid-crimson hues. Subdued savoury aromas with generous soft fruit and savoury chewy tannins.
Comments Off on Bodega Cuatro Rayas Cuatro Rayas Organic (CAECyL) DO Rueda Spain Tempranillo 2019 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Dense crimson plum and rich cherries and spice. Very clean, long, rich and ripe palate with a lovely depth of vibrant fresh young fruit and well-balanced oak.
Comments Off on Bodega Cuatro Rayas Nave Sur Organic (CAECyL) DO Rueda Spain Tempranillo 2019 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
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Comments Off on Bodega Cuatro Rayas Cuatro Rayas Organic Collection (CAECyL) DO Rueda Spain Verdejo 2020 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
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Comments Off on Bodega Cuatro Rayas Green & Social (CAECyL) DO Rueda Spain Verdejo 2020 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
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Posted: December 2, 2021
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Comments Off on Andrew Peace Wines Masterpeace Victoria Shiraz 2020 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
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Comments Off on Andrew Peace Wines Masterpeace Victoria Cabernet Merlot 2019 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
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Comments Off on Andrew Peace Full Moon Swan Hill Victoria Durif 2020 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Youthful vibrant purple wine with subtle savoury oak and nice tannin structure.
Comments Off on Bodegas Neleman 30 Wishes (Organic/CAECV) ECCV Valencia Spain Tempranillo 2019 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Almond meal/pear-like nose and subtle creamy peach palate with slight zestiness.
Comments Off on Bodegas Neleman Signature White (Organic/CAECV) D.O Valencia Spain White Blend 2019 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
More savoury in style with meaty/salami characters and good tannins. Drink now!
Comments Off on Domaine Bassac Cuvee XVII Rouge Syrah Marselan (Ecocert) Cotes Du Thongue Rouge 2017 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Complex chocolaty/leathery bouquet with great power of fruit on the generous oaky palate.
Comments Off on Domaine Bassac Cuvee XVIII Rouge (Ecocert) Cotes Du Thongue Syrah 2018 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Dark chocolaty fruit with green olive-like complexity and a hint of leather. One for the cellar.
Comments Off on Chateau De Gaure Chateau Languedoc (Bureau Veritas) AOP Languedoc Grenache Syrah Carignan 2019 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Soft bright medium bodied wine with brightness and good drinkability.
Comments Off on Laudum Nature Red Eco (CAECV) Tempranillo Blend 2019 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Nose of fragrant perfumed fruit with a nice cured meat/savoury element. An oak focused palate with mouth puckering tannins. Needs time to settle.
Comments Off on Laudum Roble (CAECV) Monastrell Syrah 2019 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Forest floor/mixed berry bouquet and good depth of earthy/black cherry flavours.
Comments Off on Sloneleigh Organic Marlborough Pinot Noir 2020 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Funky spicy notes to the nose and generous full flavoured strawberry and cream palate.
Comments Off on Moulin De La Roque Hautes Terres Bandol (Organic EU) Provence Rosé 2020 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Pungent strawberry aromas and light bodied savoury palate. Be great on a hot day!
Comments Off on Domaine Des Peirecedes Chateau La Tulipe Noire (AB Ecocert) AOC Cotes De Provence Rosé 2020 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Subtle sweet strawberry fragrances and nicely textured palate with fresh lifted flavours.
Comments Off on Domaine Des Peirecedes Rigue Des Botes Le Fil d”Ariane (AB Ecocert) AOC Cotes De Provence Pierrefeu Rosé 2020 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Light savoury style with spice and quince-like characters in the background. Some sweetness balanced by the acid.
Comments Off on Domaine Des Peirecedes Petit Bisou (AB Ecocert) AOC Cotes De Provence Rosé 2020 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Charry oak nose with lemon nuances and a creamy, complex, oak driven palate. Nice quince/citrus flavours.
Comments Off on Sloneleigh Organic Marlborough Chardonnay 2020 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Spicy funky nose and light melon palate with firm phenolics. Good food wine.
Comments Off on Laudum Nature White Eco (CAECV) Macabeo 2019 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Lifted herbaceous citrus aromatics and subtle tinned pineapple-like flavours.
Comments Off on Moulin De La Roque Domaine de Nartette Bandol (Organic EU) Provence Blanc 2020 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Developed buttery/toasty lime fragrances with aged peach/melon flavours but still has freshness.
Comments Off on Robinvale Wines (ACO) North West Victoria Kerner 2015 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Subtle tropical/stonefruit nose with slatey complexity and full-bodied palate with mouthwatering green melon flavours.
Comments Off on Domaine Des Hardieres Les Petits Gars Anjou Blanc Chenin 2019 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Fresh lifted, slightly flinty, lemony nose and a zesty complexity to the lively palate.
Comments Off on Charles Frey Cremant D’Alsace Extra Brut (Organic EU & Demeter) Alsace Brut 2018 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
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Comments Off on Domaine Des Hardieres Les Petits Gars Anjou Blanc Chenin 2019 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Subtle toastiness to the stonefruit nose with a tight crisp palate.
Comments Off on Litharian Wines Soul Diva Bubbly South Australia Moscato Rosa NV / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
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Comments Off on Domaine Bassac Cuvee XVII Rouge Syrah Marselan (Ecocert) Cotes Du Thongue Rouge 2017 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
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Comments Off on Domaine Bassac Cuvee XVIII Rouge (Ecocert) Cotes Du Thongue Syrah 2018 / 0 View / December 2, 2021