Babich Black Label Pinot Noir 2016
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Tohu Rewa Methode Traditionelle Marlborough Blanc de Blanc 2014
Posted: March 2, 2018
Crisp and taut with a lovely fine bead. Restrained aromas of lemon curd, satsuma and lime with a gentle note of autolysis which gives a little bran biscuit and pastry crust. A well made, satisfying wine with a good deal…
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Vidal Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Posted: March 2, 2018
Moderately pungent aromas of green capsicum, fresh pear and apple. Vibrant and crisp with an appealing dry finish. $16.0
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Totara Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Posted: March 2, 2018
A simple, muted wine with some fruit flavours of apple, snowpea and citrus. Crisp balancing acidity and a clean dry finish. $20.00
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Tohu Mugwi Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2016
Posted: March 2, 2018
Made in a very definite style; plenty of oak gives an intense sweet spice, cinnamon and nutmeg character on the nose. Curiously appealing if you like this slightly over the top style. $27.00
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Saint Clair Wairau Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Posted: March 2, 2018
Bold aromas of white nectarine, passionfruit and yellow plum aromas. Palate has weight and richness though the overall impression is of restraint and poise. $33.90
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Saint Clair Pioneer Block 21 Bell Block Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Posted: March 2, 2018
Nice concentration; lightly tropical with touches of passionfruit and pineapple. Very firm acidity running through the palate. Just a little thread of grapefruit phenolics peeping through. $26.90
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Saint Clair Pioneer Block Cash Block 20 Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Posted: March 2, 2018
Very bright cool spectrum aromas; capsicum, green apple and nashi pear. Some crushed basil and fennel too. Plenty of flavour, finishing with a crisp citrus lemon lift of acidity. $26.90
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Saint Clair Pioneer Block 18 Snap Block Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Posted: March 2, 2018
More intensity on the nose than most; passionfruit, squeezed lime and red capsicum. Some complexity and density on the palate with a juicy acid finish. $26.90
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Saint Clair Origin Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Posted: March 2, 2018
Snow pea and green capsicum. Moderately intense with a hint of passionfruit. A more muted aroma showing a touch of oak. Chalky and textural, this is a subtle appealing wine. $21.50
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Rongopai Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Posted: March 2, 2018
Very bright aromas of elderflower and green apple. Moderate concentration, light on its feet with an appealing juicy edge. $17.95
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Mount Riley Limited Release Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Posted: March 2, 2018
Classic snow pea and capsicum. Light and bright with a refreshing cucumber and lime character. Very slight lift of passionfruit on the finish. $17.00
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Lake Chalice Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2016
Posted: March 2, 2018
Faintly tropical, almost peachy aromas lead to a full flavoured palate with a touch of gunflint reduction and a grassy, citrussy finish $19.00
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Babich Family Estates Cowslip Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Posted: March 2, 2018
Riper, more passionfruit and red capsicum on the nose. Nice density of flavour with intensity and length. $24.95
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Zephyr Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Posted: March 2, 2018
A tightly knit sauvignon that has some mineral, slatey aromas and a concentrated yet restrained fruit flavour. A dry crisp finish with a real lift of mineral acidity $23.00
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Tohu Single Vineyard Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Posted: March 2, 2018
Very pretty, strongly aromatic with lots of blackcurrant bud and guava. Moderately concentrated with mouthwatering acidity. Tight and focused. $19.95
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Saint Clair Vicars Choice Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Posted: March 2, 2018
Light simple fruit flavours of passionfruit, yellow apple and grapefruit, moderate concentration and a crisp finish. Made in an easy drinking, fresh style. $19.50
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Saint Clair Pioneer Block 3 43 Degrees Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Posted: March 2, 2018
Quite muted on the nose with light citrus, kaffir lime and newly mown grass. Just a hint of passionfruit peeping through. A textural wine with some grapefuit pith phenolics giving bite. $26.90
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Mount Riley Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Posted: March 2, 2018
A pretty, unforced wine; not much by way of concentration but light on its feet, good spine of acidity that doesn’t overwhelm. $15.00
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Awatere River by Louis Vavasour Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Posted: March 2, 2018
A cooler site expression of sauvignon blanc with delicate tomato stalk, cucumber and blackcurrant bud aromas. Some green apple and pear too. Made in a lighter style the wine has a lovely balance of fruit and acidity. $23.00
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Villa Maria Cellar Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Posted: March 2, 2018
Very striking cooler expression; elderflower, green capsicum and freshly squeezed lime. Bright and juicy. Crisp with a fine line of acidity running right across the palate. $20.00
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Vidal Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2016
Posted: March 2, 2018
A brisk, lively fresh wine showing green apple, passionfruit and lime aromas with a faintly tropical, almost white nectarine edge. The flavours are vivid and well defined and the wine has a crisp dry finish. $20.00
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Villa Maria Single Vineyard Taylors Pass Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Posted: March 2, 2018
Lovely bright aromas of red capsicum, passionfruit and lime. The flavours are youthful and there is a noticeable thread of mineral citrussy acidity. Great concentration and length on the palate. $30.00
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Esk Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Posted: March 2, 2018
Lovely bright cut grass, capsicum and snowpea on the nose. Vivid and lifted, not especially concentrated but with a really vibrant and succulent juicy palate. Excellent value for money. $20.00
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Villa Maria Single Vineyard Southern Clays Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Posted: March 2, 2018
Riper style of sauvignon with some yellow plum, melon and passionfruit. Vibrant fruit with a lovely ripe juicy character rounding out the palate. There is real density and weight with a moderate finish. $30.00
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Villa Maria Reserve Wairau Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Posted: March 2, 2018
Very pungent guava, red capsicum and fresh basil aromas with plenty of passionfruit and mango. Really vibrant on the palate with a good depth of flavour lifted by mouthwatering, taut acidity. Lovely mid palate sweetness with length and line. $27.00
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Villa Maria Clifford Bay Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Posted: March 2, 2018
Intensely aromatic with classic Marlborough notes of icing sugar, green apple, passionfruit and pear. The palate has a succulence and intensity of fruit that is concentrated yet retains a bright juicy character. Super stuff. $27.00
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Villa Maria Cellar Selection Pinot Noir Rosé 2017
Posted: March 2, 2018
A gentle softly fruited rosé, just a touch off dry. Fresh and fruity. $18.00
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Mount Riley The Bonnie Pinot Rosé 2017
Posted: March 2, 2018
A gently scented, off-dry rosé with plenty of red fruits of the forest and just a little hint of spice. Not overly complicated but a really appealing fruity summer wine. $17.00
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Villa Maria Private Bin Riesling 2017
Posted: March 2, 2018
White blossom florals, almost a touch of rose. Mandarin flesh and succulent apricot fruit flavours. A medium bodied wine, plenty of richness. Just a touch off dry. $16.00
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Tohu Single Vineyard Marlborough Riesling 2016
Posted: March 2, 2018
Satsuma flesh and lemon sit alongside white florals. A firm acid spine and touch of grapefruit pith phenolics give a strongly textural character to the wine. Just off dry. Acidity really comes through on the finish. $21.95
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Saint Clair Pioneer Block 9 Big John Riesling 2017
Posted: March 2, 2018
A restrained aroma; more mineral and wet stone than fruit. Tightly wound; knife edge acidity with a succulent mouthwatering edge. There is some sweetness to balance the acidity, this is a delicate wine that finishes well. $26.90
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Esk Valley Riesling 2017
Posted: March 2, 2018
Muted wet stone and chalk on the nose. Some bright floral aromas with a citrus and lime. A touch of sweetness but balanced by red grapefruit, citrussy acidity. $20.00
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Mount Riley Riesling 2017
Posted: March 2, 2018
Highly scented floral lifted aromas; green apple, lime, lemon. Quite sweet but kept in check by the rapier-like acidity. Light bodied and crisp. $15.00
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Vidal Estate Dry Riesling 2016
Posted: March 2, 2018
Just starting to show a wee touch of bottle development; some toast and chalk creeping in. Strong citrus spine of lemon and lime curd. Off dry, taut acidity. Excellent value for money. $16.00
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Babich Family Estates Cowslip Valley Riesling 2016
Posted: March 2, 2018
An opulent style with a touch of botrytis giving some Manuka honey and dried apricot aromas intertwined with citrus and green pear. Medium dry, a very fleshy succulent palate. $24.95
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Loveblock Bone Dry Marlborough Dry Riesling 2014
Posted: March 2, 2018
Mature aromas of kerosene, lime marmalade and toast jostle with those of fresh grapefruit and lime. Succulent, fruity yet with a touch of austerity, this is fully dry style of riesling with a firm chalky, briney character. $22.00
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Zephyr Riesling 2017
Posted: March 2, 2018
Lovely mouthwatering aroma, almost gin and tonic-like with subtle lemon and lime. Off dry with very attractive succulent peachy flavours sitting alongside those of citrus and red apple. Nice length, well made, not forced. Super stuff. $23.00
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Saint Clair Pioneer Block 23 Master Block Pinot Noir 2016
Posted: March 2, 2018
An exotically spiced pinot noir full of red liquorice, black cherry and even a hint of star anise. Moderately dense with a lovely ripe silky texture and a warming finish. Good length $37.90
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Saint Clair Premium Marlborough Pinot Noir 2016
Posted: March 2, 2018
An appealing easy drinking pinot noir with plenty of juicy soft red fruits. An appealing exuberant fruity pinot. $21.50
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Babich Family Estates Headwaters Organic Pinot Noir 2016
Posted: March 2, 2018
Dark plum and raspberry aromas supported by quite a lick of cinnamon spiced oak. A more structured tannic style that would benefit from a little longer in the cellar. $39.95
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Awatere River by Louis Vavasour Pinot Noir 2016
Posted: March 2, 2018
Bright juicy aromas of red cherry and raspberry with a subtle note of dried herbs. The palate is creamy and silky. A very polished attractive wine. $31.00
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Villa Maria Single Vineyard Southern Clays Pinot Noir 2014
Posted: March 2, 2018
Very pretty aromatics, just starting to show some developed forest floor and mushroom alongside raspberry and strawberry fruit. A touch of coffee bean oak. Lovely silky palate, generous yet retains elegance. Great length. $55.00
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Babich Winemakers Reserve Pinot Noir 2016
Posted: March 2, 2018
An appealing, lighter bodied pinot noir, moderately concentrated with some red berry and currant fruit flavours and softish tannins underpinned by subtle oak. A dry and savoury finish. $44.95
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Zephyr Pinot Noir 2016
Posted: March 2, 2018
A wine that created some discussion. Not as immediately alluring as some, this pinot is restrained at first with fruit very much in the crunchy red berry spectrum, plus some cinnamon spice and dried herbs intertwined through. The palate is silky and textural and…
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Villa Maria Single Vineyard Seddon Pinot Noir 2014
Posted: March 2, 2018
This is a densely fruited wine just starting to show some bottled developed characters of forest floor, button mushroom and leaf. Ripe and harmonious, there is undoubtedly lots of richness and flavour, though the wine retains a degree of elegance…
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Tohu Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016
Posted: March 2, 2018
A cooler expression of pinot noir; lifted redcurrant, raspberry and cherry. Some fresh herbs, a lighter, brighter crunchy style of red that has a very subtle backbone of spicy oak. A restrained, elegant wine. $27.95
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Villa Maria Single Vineyard Attorney Organic Pinot Noir 2014
Posted: March 2, 2018
A moderately intense aroma of red berry, cherry and plum fruit. Not the most obvious wine in the line-up but one with a lovely creamy, silky texture and succulent fruit character. A touch of tannin adds structure. $60.00
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Saint Clair Omaka Reserve Pinot Noir 2016
Posted: March 2, 2018
A bold aroma of doris plum, boysenberry and cherry underpinned by sweet spice oak. Generously fruited, this is a big rich style of pinot noir showing flesh and density. Nice length and intensity of flavour. A lovely wine that manages…
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Saint Clair James Sinclair Pinot Noir 2016
Posted: March 2, 2018
A lovely fruit focused aroma of juicy cranberry, strawberry and red plum. Medium bodied with a vivid red fruit character, a real core of fruit sweetness and some crunchy tannins on the finish. $28.00
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