Posted: November 9, 2017
An understated yet fragrant nose of red cherry and lavender leads to a firmly structured palate with plenty of tannin and structure supported by lots of ripe red fruit. $55.00
Comments Off on Aurum Mathilde Pinot Noir 2014 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Starting to show a bit of bottle development with forest floor, button mushroom and game starting to emerge. Very sweetly fruited with fine silky tannins. Not a big wine nor very complex but one with masses of charm. $62.00
Comments Off on The Elder Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Strongly influenced by new oak which gives a real charry, affogatto note on the nose. Big chewy and densely fruited. $37.90
Comments Off on Saint Clair Pioneer Block 22 Barn Block Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Attractive aromas of cherry and plum with quite a bit of oak overlaying the fruit. This is built for the long haul; firm tannins give structure so whilst this Otago Pinot is not so approachable now, it has the density…
Comments Off on Aurum Organic Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Very lightly aromatic, with fruit aromas sitting in the red spectrum. Just a hint of bottle development coming through giving a forest floor, gamey edge. $37.90
Comments Off on Saint Clair Pioneer Block 14 Doctors Creek Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Youthful red cherry and plum aromas lead to a creamy, brightly fruited palate. Not particularly concentrated but balanced with a clean, crisp finish. $23.00
Comments Off on Matawhero Single Vineyard Pinot Rosé 2017 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
A light bodied fresh style of chardonnay with a floral, almost cucumber-like quality to the fruit. Subtle lees influence and some ageing in older oak has added a degree of complexity. $24.50
Comments Off on Saint Clair James Sinclair Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Still bright and youthful with ripe lemon and lime flavours. Nice thread of acidity keeps palate vibrant with a touch of boiled lollies on the finish. $15.00
Comments Off on Waimea Spinyback Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Nice purity of fruit, not particularly concentrated but subtle oak means the wine retains fragrance and vibrancy. Ready for drinking now. $29.00
Comments Off on Catalina Sounds Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Lovely bright red fruits on the nose, with a touch of florals. Not a powerful wine but instead a pretty, silky one with a core of sweet fruit. $29.95
Comments Off on Fifth Bridge Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Starting to take on some bottle developed characters of game and forest floor. Still quite a bit of tannin but nice touch of gentle ripe fruit. $20.00
Comments Off on Ceres Composition Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Lifted red fruit aromas with some white pepper and dried herbs. Quite tight on the palate with plenty of tannin. Just pulls up a bit short. $75.00
Comments Off on Rockburn The Art Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Bold red cherry and plum aromas with a touch of blueberry creeping in. Creamy, raspberry ripple flavours, soft and appealing with an off dry finish. $19.95
Comments Off on Church Road Hawkes Bay Rosé 2017 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
An appealing fruity rosé that is made more interesting through the notes of dried rosemary and thyme that add a degree of complexity. Decent concentration, dry with a clean crisp finish. $17.00
Comments Off on Sacred Hill Orange Label Marlborough Rosé 2017 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
A full-flavoured, softly textured chardonnay with plenty of ripe, fleshy stone-fruit sitting alongside some sizzling butter and cashew notes. $30.00
Comments Off on Misty Cove Signature Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
The nose exhibits some honey and spice aromas that sit alongside baked apple and pear. Not an opulent style but one showing restrained intensity and depth. Good length. $38.00
Comments Off on The Elder Pinot Gris 2016 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Starts well; touch of biscuit and spice on the nose, bright and crisp flavours leading to a fairly dry finish. Shows a degree of complexity that elevates it above more simply fruited examples. $26.90
Comments Off on Saint Clair Pioneer Block 5 Bull Block Pinot Gris 2016 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Lightly aromatic pear and apple on the nose. Crisp and clean and although there is noticeable sweetness, it doesn’t overwhelm the palate meaning the wine is still light on its feet. $24.00
Comments Off on Morepork Vineyard Pinot Gris 2017 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
This wine is sure to appeal to those who like a bold, barrel influenced style of sauvignon blanc. Quite a lot going on here; powerful, complex aromas of gunflint and struck match sit alongside those of ripe nectarine and citrus….
Comments Off on Church Road Grand Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Made in a very juicy, fruit-focussed upfront style, there is only a very subtle touch of tannin which means the palate remains bright and supple. Whilst not particularly complex, it has plenty of easy drinking charm. $36.00
Comments Off on Nanny Goat Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
A gently maturing wine that is beginning to show bottle developed characters of toast, kerosene and honey, though there is some youthful freshly squeezed lime juice too. Quite a bit of complexity, the palate kept in check with a strong…
Comments Off on Pisa Range Riesling 2014 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
A take-no-prisoners style of chardonnay; aromas of smoky bacon and gunflint sit alongside those of ripe nectarine and red apple. Creamy and textural, with plenty of new oak in support, the densely-fruited palate leads to a long and satisfying finish….
Comments Off on Saint Clair Omaka Reserve Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
An attractive, uncomplicated wine with some cinnamon spice sitting alongside aromas of stone fruit, jasmine and blossom. A fleshy wine with plenty of succulent white nectarine and peach fruit. $17.00
Comments Off on Waimea Pinot Gris 2016 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
A bright, easy drinking style of pinot gris, dry and crisp with decent concentration and intensity. Excellent value for money. $15.00
Comments Off on Waimea Spiny Back Pinot Gris 2016 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Plenty going on here; creamy, almost honeyed notes of ripe peach and apricot, touch of apple crumble and a little bit of bran biscuit. Drier than many pinot gris, this is light-bodied and floral with a long finish. $28.95
Comments Off on Ceres Swansong Bannockburn Pinot Gris 2016 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
A riper, full-bodied style of sauvignon; more in the apricot and peach spectrum than citrus and grass. There is a touch of barrel-aged character, with some nutmeg notes coming through. Nicely constructed, this is an attractive wine with a long…
Comments Off on Catalina Sounds Sounds of White Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Made in an open textured style, this upfront Central Otago pinot has lovely raspberry and red cherry fruit with some cedar oak in support. A background of finely grained tannin gives structure. Solid effort. $39.90
Comments Off on Akitu A2 Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Very fragrant with fresh redcurrant and cherry aromas sitting alongside appealing floral notes of rose petal and lavender. A hint of cinnamon spice suggests a little whole bunch influence whilst the lovely dense fruit on the palate is packed with…
Comments Off on Akitu A1 Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Attractive aromas of graphite and blueberry with a lovely floral edge of lavender. The palate carries a definite layer of oak but it is well integrated as are the silky tannins. Excellent value. $25.00
Comments Off on Sacred Hill Reserve Hawkes Bay Merlot Cabernet 2016 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Big dense aromas of doris plum and sweet spice. Almost a bit of blueberry and damson too. Full bodied with a background of chewy tannins that carry across the palate. Still very youthful but good length suggests this wine will…
Comments Off on Super Nanny Central Otago Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Starting to show some really lovely developed notes of forest floor, mushroom and game. There is quite a bit of oak on the palate but more than enough exotic fruit to support. Silky finely grained tannins. Great length. $56.00
Comments Off on Pisa Range Black Poplar Block Pinot Noir 2014 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Masses of noble botrytis gives a real dried apricot, honey and marmalade character to the wine but there is a good degree pure Riesling character there too with ripe pineapple, citrus and even a little papaya. A lovely line of…
Comments Off on Pegasus Bay Encore Noble Riesling 2016 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Intensely aromatic; musk, jasmine and white blossom. Ripe and generously textured with apricot, gingerbread and sweet spice flavours. Definitely sitting in the medium-sweet category, this is a big, ballsy style of gewürztraminer with a long, sustained finish. Tremendous value for…
Comments Off on Main Divide Gewurztraminer 2016 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
A world away from ‘modern’, lean gunflint styles of chardonnay, this is a trip down memory lane. Lots of mango and white peach fruit, with a hint of creamed corn and some melting butter notes too. A fantastic choice for…
Comments Off on Saint Clair Premium Marlborough Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Very deep colour. Nose is intense with masses of dark fruits; blackberry, blueberry and plum and some spicy oak too. Not a great deal of finesse but instead packed with flavour and richness. For those who like powerful, fleshy pinot…
Comments Off on Catalina Sounds Sounds of White Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Very pungent aromas of passionfruit, red capsicum and a little snowpea too. Bright and crisp on the palate with mouthwatering gooseberry and lime flavours. Lovely line of zesty acidity runs right through the palate leading to a crisp, citrus finish….
Comments Off on Sacred Hill Orange Label Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2017 / 0 View / November 9, 2017