Posted: September 6, 2017
A full, rich and chocolaty wine that’s ageing beautifully with good depth, intensity and persistence of the fruit.
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Posted: June 30, 2017
A pretty, floral style of syrah; raspberry and red cherry with a little cracked pepper. Gentle tannins in the background give structure. Lovely now. $26.00
Comments Off on Cypress Syrah 2015 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
A youthful, straightforward style of pinot with an abundance of juicy fresh red cherry and cranberry fruit. An uncomplicated Pinot Noir that drinks well now. $22.60
Comments Off on Stoneleigh Latitude Marlborough Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
An opulent wine with a distinctive aroma of Manuka honey and golden peach which suggests some late harvested fruit. A generous, fleshy densely fruited wine, with a definite sweet mango note. $32.00
Comments Off on Spy Valley Envoy Johnson Vineyard Pinot Gris 2016 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Ripe apricot and golden peach flavours are supported by a strong seasoning of cinnamon and nutmeg oak. A confident, full flavoured chardonnay. $22.60
Comments Off on Stoneleigh Latitude Marlborough Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
A boldly flavoured wine showing secondary aromas of field mushrooms, red berry fruit and tangerine peel. There is a small degree of autolysis contributing a subtle brown bread and toast note. Crisp and tight with a strong line of acidity…
Comments Off on Deutz Prestige Cuvee Marlborough 2014 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Pretty lifted aromatics; black pepper, damson and lavender. There are layers of oak and tannin but both are well judged creating a medium bodied appealing style or syrah that retains a supple, generous character. $30.00
Comments Off on Sacred Hill Halo Hawkes Bay Syrah 2016 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Very opulent, super ripe style with bramble, blueberry and black cherry flavours. There is quite a bit of oak but more than enough fruit density to support. A long sustained finish suggests this wine will cellar well. $28.00
Comments Off on Sacred Hill Halo Hawkes Bay Merlot Cabernet 2015 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
A big, bold style of pinot noir with concentrated damson, blueberry and black cherry fruit. This is a serious wine that has a noticeable line of tannin providing structure. Would be better with a few years in the cellar. $26.50
Comments Off on Brancott Estate Letter Series T Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
A sweeter style of sauvignon blanc that marries late harvest characters of honey, dried apricot and crystallised pineapple with varietal notes of fresh lime and passionfruit. A strong thread of acidity keeps the wine fresh and delicate. $26.50
Comments Off on Brancott Estate Letter Series B Late Harvest Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2014 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
A moderately complex chardonnay that has ruby grapefruit, red apple and nectarine fruit flavours supported by cinnamon and biscuit oak. There is a definite smoky, struck match note to the wine. For those that like this modern flinty style of…
Comments Off on Brancott Estate Letter Series O Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Concentrated and powerfully perfumed with talcum powder, lychee and musk aromas. A super sweet, late harvest style full of bourbon rose petal and Turkish delight flavours just managing to walk the right side of flamboyant. Hedonistic and delightful. $32.00
Comments Off on Spy Valley Envoy Johnson Vineyard Gewurztraminer 2016 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
There was plenty of discussion over this wine. It is very dense; super ripe black fruits edging towards the plummy, fruitcake spectrum. A big, full throttle powerful palate packed with fruit, oak and tannin. A take no prisoners style that…
Comments Off on Church Road McDonald Series Hawkes Bay Syrah 2015 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
A big wine with bold flavours of black cherry, plum and damson. A touch of cracked pepper too. There is quite a bit of tannin but it is ripe and integrates well with the fruit. Needs a little time in…
Comments Off on Sacred Hill Reserve Hawkes Bay Syrah 2016 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Starting to show a little bottle development with some secondary notes of wild mushroom, game and forest floor moving in to sit alongside the bright red cherry fruit. There is a little tannin in the background providing structure. Appealing now…
Comments Off on Jackson Estate Vintage Widow Pinot Noir 2014 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
From 100% chardonnay, this delightful single vintage wine is elegant and poised. Strong autolytic characters of nougat, fresh pastry crust and brioche combine with lemon and red apple notes to create a complex, dry wine with great persistence of flavour…
Comments Off on Deutz Cuvee Marlborough Blanc de Blanc 2014 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
No doubt this is Syrah; immensely peppery with some blueberry and lavender underneath. Densely fruited and though firm tannins sit in the background there is a silky drinkability to the wine. $31.00
Comments Off on Terrace Edge Syrah 2015 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Delightful aromas of green capsicum and fresh blackcurrant hint at the addition of cabernet sauvignon which, combined with graphite, black plum and juicy redcurrant, is immensely appealing. Finely judged powdery tannins support the palate. Excellent length. $31.50
Comments Off on Pegasus Bay Merlot Cabernet 2013 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Time in bottle has allowed some secondary notes of game and leather start to appear alongside the red cherry and plum fruit. Still a bite of tannin in the palate, but drinking well now. $35.00
Comments Off on Main Divide Pinot Noir 2014 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
On the day this wine wasn’t as engaging as the regular label, appearing slightly more brooding and buttoned down. There is concentration and depth and will no doubt it will blossom with time in bottle. $46.00
Comments Off on Greenhough Hope Vineyard 2015 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Ripe and savoury with plenty of dark berry and red cherry fruit offset by a background of savoury tannin. Appealing and fleshy. $45.00
Comments Off on Muddy Water Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
A fleshy dense pinot noir with a delightful highly aromatic profile; creamy new oak adds a subtle layer to the concentrated palate. Delightful now. $45.00
Comments Off on Greystone Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
A bold take on Pinot Noir; dark fruits of the forest and a touch of rose petal too. A chewy, savoury palate with a firm line of tannin. Great depth of flavour. $30.00
Comments Off on Terrace Edge Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
A little shy at first, but opened up to reveal wild raspberry and red caerry fruit notes. An interesting wine that wasn’t immediately forthcoming but built in interest and complexity the longer it sat in the glass. Excellent concentration and…
Comments Off on Greenhough Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Savoury notes of cinnamon and nutmeg sit alongside those of bright red berry and cherry fruit. There is real density and weight on the palate but the wine is kept beautifully in balanced by the line of acidity. Excellent length….
Comments Off on Brightwater Nelson Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Summer pudding and fresh strawberries; an appealing, uncomplicated off-dry rosé with enough depth to keep the drinker engaged. $22.00
Comments Off on Brightwater Sophies Kiss Rosé 2016 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
An appealing, bright style of chardonnay. Not too oaky but has interest and complexity on the palate. Attractive now. $40.00
Comments Off on Greystone Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Lots of interest here; peaches and cream style of chardonnay with a little sizzling butter and hazelnut. Nice line of acidity keeps the wine in check. Good length. $28.00
Comments Off on Brightwater Nelson Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
A understated chardonnay with stone-fruit and red apple flavours to the fore and just a touch of biscuity complexity. There is oak but it is restrained and does not $40.00
Comments Off on Muddy Water Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Peach and white nectarine fruit aromas, some cinnamon and nutmeg new oak and a tight linear palate combine to give a satisfying, appealing chardonnay. $36.00
Comments Off on Greenhough Hope Vineyard Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Lifted aromas of blossom, lime and sweet pea are pretty and delicate. The palate has some sweetness with rapier-like acidity keeping the palate lifted and poised. $30.00
Comments Off on Muddy Water James Hardwick Riesling 2015 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
A little bottle age has allowed some secondary notes of toast and smoke to emerge which sit well alongside fresh lemon sorbet and kaffir lime aromas. A bold, dry style of Riesling with excellent depth of flavour. $35.00
Comments Off on Pegasus Bay Bel Canto Dry Riesling 2015 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
A complex Riesling that has talcum powder, citrus peel and freshly squeezed lime aromas to the fore with a little toast and marmamlade too. A sweeter style beautifully balanced with mouthwatering acidity. Great length. $30.00
Comments Off on Pegasus Bay Riesling 2015 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
An interesting take on Riesling and a wine that needs time to reveal its personality. It slowly opens up in the glass and reveals white peach and satsuma flavours. A textural wine that builds across the palate. $27.00
Comments Off on Greystone Sea Star Riesling 2016 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
An unusual wine that caught our eye. Yellow plum and quince with a touch of melted butter. Textural and powerfully flavoured with excellent length. $32.00
Comments Off on Greenhough Hope Vineyard Pinot Blanc 2015 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Uncomplicated aromas of red apple and baked pear. Though the palate starts out with a hint of sweetness, it finishes crisply. $22.00
Comments Off on Brightwater Nelson Pinot Gris 2016 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
An understated, attractively textured wine that has flavours of poached red apple and pear with a hint of biscuity complexity woven through. Dry and defined. $29.00
Comments Off on Greystone Sand Dollar Pinot Gris 2016 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Powerful ripe pear, golden peach and baked apple aromas lead to a opulent palate where a good degree of sweetness fleshes out the flavour. A flamboyant, generously fruited Pinot Gris. $25.00
Comments Off on Terrace Edge Pinot Gris 2016 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Youthful aromas of white blossom, freshly squeezed lime and green apple. Attractive fleshy palate lifted by citrus, juicy acidity. $25.00
Comments Off on Brightwater Lord Rutherford Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Oaked sauvignon blanc can be a difficult style to get right. This wine succeeds; the ripe citrussy palate is richly textured with some leesy, oak notes adding interest. A distinctive wine $30.00
Comments Off on Brightwater Lord Rutherford Barrique Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
This wine created plenty of discussion. Red grapefruit, kaffir lime leaf and fresh soft green herbs sit alongside pungent gunflint, struck match and smoky notes fusing together to create a powerfully flavoured wine. Semillon gives a smoky richness mid palate…
Comments Off on Pegasus Bay Sauvignon Semillon 2015 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
A really delightful sauvignon blanc. Aromas of jalapeno chilli, freshly mown grass and red capsicum are heady yet the wine still retains a degree of subtlety. The palate has concentration but again there is a lightness of touch. Dry and…
Comments Off on Greenhough Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Powerful estery plum and berry fruit aromas with soft pleasant berry/oak flavours.
Comments Off on Trevelen Farm The Tunney Great Southern Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Soft muscat aromas and a zesty fresh palate with sweet peach/lemonade-like flavours.
Comments Off on Ca’ ed Balos Moscato d’Asti DOCG Piemonte Moscato 2016 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Ripe developed aromas and a supple fleshy stonefruit palate showing “a certain style!”
Comments Off on Fermoy Estate Margaret River Chardonnay 2014 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Ripe fleshy orchard fruit/bacony oak aromas and a lusciously soft palate with green acidity.
Comments Off on Matahiwi Estate Hawkes Bay Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Dense lifted primary fruit aromas and a palate brimming over with berry fruits and spices with attractive tarry notes.
Comments Off on Jester Hill Wines Touchstone Granite Belt Shiraz Cabernet Petit Verdot 2016 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Generous and juicy. Dark mocha concentration to the nose. Dense upfront blackberry flavours.
Comments Off on Jester Hill Wines Touchstone Granite Belt Petit Verdot 2016 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
The nose is soft and subdued but has subtle fruit poking through. A ‘tidy’ sweet fruit/vanilla oak palate with good tannin/acid balance.
Comments Off on Jip Jip Rocks Padthaway Shiraz Cabernet 2016 / 0 View / June 30, 2017