NZ Recent Release - November/December 2020 Archives - Winestate https://winestate.com.au/tasting/nz-recent-release-novemberdecember-2020/ Winestate Magazine Mon, 30 Nov -001 00:00:00 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 https://winestate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/cropped-ms-icon-310x310-32x32.png NZ Recent Release - November/December 2020 Archives - Winestate https://winestate.com.au/tasting/nz-recent-release-novemberdecember-2020/ 32 32 Karikari Estate Northland Port NV https://winestate.com.au/wine-review/nv-karikari-estate-port/ Thu, 02 Dec 2021 12:48:32 +0000 This distinctive, fortified wine has lightish, very tawny colour. Moderately concentrated, it is a sweetish, slightly raisiny wine that lacks the mellowness of a fine old tawny, but is still an enjoyable mouthful. $35

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]]> This distinctive, fortified wine has lightish, very tawny colour. Moderately concentrated, it is a sweetish, slightly raisiny wine that lacks the mellowness of a fine old tawny, but is still an enjoyable mouthful. $35

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]]> Karikari Estate Calypso Rosé 2020 https://winestate.com.au/wine-review/2020-karikari-estate-rose/ Thu, 02 Dec 2021 12:48:27 +0000 Estate-grown in the Far North, this pink/pale orange wine is full-bodied, with plenty of peachy, spicy flavour and a dry, rounded finish. Ready for the summer of 2020-21. $27

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]]> Estate-grown in the Far North, this pink/pale orange wine is full-bodied, with plenty of peachy, spicy flavour and a dry, rounded finish. Ready for the summer of 2020-21. $27

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]]> Fat Pig Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2020 https://winestate.com.au/wine-review/2020-fat-pig-vineyard-sauvignon-blanc/ Thu, 02 Dec 2021 12:48:23 +0000 Estate-grown at Kerikeri, in Northland, this bright, light lemon/green wine has fresh, herbal aromas. Medium-bodied, it has citrusy, appley flavours, crisp and lively, and good depth. Enjoyable young. $26

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]]> Estate-grown at Kerikeri, in Northland, this bright, light lemon/green wine has fresh, herbal aromas. Medium-bodied, it has citrusy, appley flavours, crisp and lively, and good depth. Enjoyable young. $26

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]]> Fat Pig Vineyard Rosé 2020 https://winestate.com.au/wine-review/2020-fat-pig-vineyard-rose/ Thu, 02 Dec 2021 12:48:19 +0000 Made from estate-grown syrah, this Northland rosé is bright pink. Offering very easy drinking, it has peach, strawberry and watermelon flavours, and an off-dry, smooth finish. $24

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]]> Made from estate-grown syrah, this Northland rosé is bright pink. Offering very easy drinking, it has peach, strawberry and watermelon flavours, and an off-dry, smooth finish. $24

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]]> Anchorage Family Estate Nelson Sauvignon Blanc 2020 https://winestate.com.au/wine-review/2020-anchorage-sauvignon-blanc/ Thu, 02 Dec 2021 12:48:14 +0000 Enjoyable young, this lively, medium-bodied wine is strongly varietal, with fresh tropical fruit and herbaceous flavours, and an appetisingly crisp finish. $18 (A, UK, US)

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]]> Enjoyable young, this lively, medium-bodied wine is strongly varietal, with fresh tropical fruit and herbaceous flavours, and an appetisingly crisp finish. $18 (A, UK, US)

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]]> Anchorage Family Estate Nelson Chardonnay 2019 https://winestate.com.au/wine-review/2019-anchorage-chardonnay/ Thu, 02 Dec 2021 12:48:10 +0000 Drinking well now, this creamy-textured wine has good depth of peachy, slightly toasty flavours, gentle acidity and a dry, smooth finish. $16 (A, UK, US)

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]]> Drinking well now, this creamy-textured wine has good depth of peachy, slightly toasty flavours, gentle acidity and a dry, smooth finish. $16 (A, UK, US)

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]]> Old House Vineyards One Tree Nelson Chardonnay 2019 https://winestate.com.au/wine-review/2019-old-house-vineyards-chardonnay/ Thu, 02 Dec 2021 12:48:06 +0000 This powerful, robust wine was hand-picked at Upper Moutere and barrel-fermented. Bright yellow/green, it is sweet-fruited, with fresh acidity and youthful, stonefruit flavours. It needs time; open 2022+. $37

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]]> This powerful, robust wine was hand-picked at Upper Moutere and barrel-fermented. Bright yellow/green, it is sweet-fruited, with fresh acidity and youthful, stonefruit flavours. It needs time; open 2022+. $37

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]]> Karikari Estate Pinotage 2016 https://winestate.com.au/wine-review/2016-karikari-estate-pinotage/ Thu, 02 Dec 2021 12:48:01 +0000 This powerful, gutsy red is ready to roll. Estate-grown in the Far North, it was barrel-aged for 29 months. Fullish and fairly mature in colour, with a slightly rustic bouquet, it is mouthfilling and firm, with ripe, moderately concentrated, spicy,...

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]]> This powerful, gutsy red is ready to roll. Estate-grown in the Far North, it was barrel-aged for 29 months. Fullish and fairly mature in colour, with a slightly rustic bouquet, it is mouthfilling and firm, with ripe, moderately concentrated, spicy, slightly earthy and nutty flavours. $42

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]]> Dancing Petrel Paewhenua Island Northland Rosé 2020 https://winestate.com.au/wine-review/2020-dancing-petrel-rose/ Thu, 02 Dec 2021 12:47:56 +0000 Pale pink, this is a cabernet franc-based rosé. Mouthfilling, it is not highly scented but offers very good depth of peach, spice and strawberry flavours, with a touch of tannin and a dryish finish. $22

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]]> Pale pink, this is a cabernet franc-based rosé. Mouthfilling, it is not highly scented but offers very good depth of peach, spice and strawberry flavours, with a touch of tannin and a dryish finish. $22

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]]> Anchorage Family Estate Nelson Pinot Gris 2020 https://winestate.com.au/wine-review/2020-anchorage-pinot-gris/ Thu, 02 Dec 2021 12:47:52 +0000 Invitingly scented, this medium-bodied wine is vibrantly fruity, with fresh, youthful pear, lychee and spice flavours, showing good depth, balanced acidity and an off-dry finish. Very easy drinking. $18 (A, UK, US)

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]]> Invitingly scented, this medium-bodied wine is vibrantly fruity, with fresh, youthful pear, lychee and spice flavours, showing good depth, balanced acidity and an off-dry finish. Very easy drinking. $18 (A, UK, US)

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