Posted: May 2, 2018
Darkly fruited with some plum and bitter cherry and a dusting of cocoa powder and dark chocolate on the nose. Softish tannins but a firm acid spine lifts the fruit and gives freshness and poise. $39.95
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Posted: May 2, 2018
Big dense aromas of damson plum and black cherry. An exuberant plump style of syrah with lots of ripe fruit. Quite forceful tannins provide a bold structure; this wine needs a little more time to allow these tannins to integrate…
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Posted: May 2, 2018
Very polished aromas; new oak cinnamon and vanilla woven with redcurrant and red cherry. Plenty of richness, not much peppery characters but instead some bold ripe plummy fruit. Ready now. $35.00
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Posted: May 2, 2018
Some ripe plum and cherry, with a touch of roasted meat and spice. Firm tannins, attractive density of fruit. Not the most powerful of wines but has a floral quality that is very appealing. $44.00
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Posted: May 2, 2018
We debated this wine at length. There is a little brett on the nose giving a funky animal edge but rather than detract, it gives an interesting complexity and importantly hasn’t dried out the palate. There is some ripe peppery…
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Posted: May 2, 2018
Soft summer pudding; raspberry and strawberry with a little hint of peach too. Definitely medium in sweetness with a juicy ripe mouthfeel. Not particularly concentrated but good for those looking for the richer style of rosé. $27.00
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Posted: May 2, 2018
The deep garnet colour and aromas of truffle, leather and sweet spice wine are clues this wine has a degree of bottle age. Some forest floor and tobacco notes sit alongside sweet red fruits. A gentle, fully mature wine that…
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Posted: May 2, 2018
Creamy and bright with some red apple, strawberry and citrus notes sitting alongside soft summer red fruits. A bright and juicy dry rosé . $50.00
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Posted: May 2, 2018
Just starting to show some bottle aged characters so the primary fruits of redcurrant and red cherry have been joined by notes of leather and spice. There is a background of fine, dusty tannin that adds structure and poise. $38.50
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Posted: May 2, 2018
Pretty damson fruit with some cherry and red plum too. Attractive and unforced, a little touch of cinnamon spice. Background of finely grained tannin gives structure and poise. Not a big wine but beautifully constructed and definitely speaks of sense…
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Posted: May 2, 2018
Starting to begin its journey to maturity, the nose is beginning to show some complexity as primary fruit aromas of blackcurrant and red plum marry those of school ink, graphite and cigar box. Oak is well judged as are the…
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Posted: May 2, 2018
Creamy, lightly tropical on the nose with some mango and just-ripe pineapple. Very light touch of biscuit adds a layer of interest. Creamy malo notes on the palate. A simple, easy drinking uncomplicated style of chardonnay. $23.00
Comments Off on Matawhero Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
A strong sense of place here – deliciously ripe Gisborne fruit harnessed by subtle new oak giving a gunflint and biscuit note. This is a more concentrated style of chardonnay with a lovely spine of acidity that lifts the ripe…
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Posted: May 2, 2018
A restrained, taut chardonnay with a strong mineral-edged aroma of chalk, red grapefruit and nectarine. This leads to a juicy yet focussed palate. Oak is very subtle, just a faint seasoning of French oak, which allows the fruit to shine…
Comments Off on Luna Estate Eclipse Vineyard Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Very pungent aromas of vanilla, sweet spice and butterscotch leap out of the glass. A full throttle super charged peachy style of chardonnay with masses of tropical fruit. Rich and creamy with a long, sustained finish. Not for the faint…
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Posted: May 2, 2018
Lightly aromatic with touches of yellow skinned apple, elderflower and lime. Very chalky and tight; a leaner, cooler interpretation of sauvignon with a touch of biscuit suggesting some old barrel influence. Lovely pithy texture, crisp and precise. Good length. $22
Comments Off on Luna Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Appealing green apple and pear aromas with just a wee hint of honey and lanolin. There is a little sweetness that rounds out the palate and offsets the lovely mouth-watering acidity. A crisp, really delightful example of chenin blanc. $25.00
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Posted: May 2, 2018
Rather than inspired by Alsace, this pinot gris leans more towards Italy and pinot grigio in style. Crisp nashi pear and some fresh almond on the nose leading to a taut and focussed palate. Not particularly complex but perfect for…
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Posted: May 2, 2018
Beautifully fragrant aromatics of ripe pear and baked apple with a little rose petal too. Succulently peachy, just ever so slightly off dry, but balanced by an attractive citrus spine of acidity. This is a lighter, very pretty floral style…
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