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Dashwood Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2018

Posted: March 7, 2019

Bargain-priced, this aromatic, punchy wine is full of youthful vigour. A clearly herbaceous style, with some riper, tropical fruit notes, it has fresh acidity and a finely balanced, lingering finish. (From Vavasour). $16 (A, UK, US)

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Dashwood Marlborough Pinot Noir 2013

Posted: June 16, 2017

Fruity, supple, ruby hued red with vibrant berry, plum and spice flavours, a touch of complexity and drink-young appeal.

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Dashwood Marlborough Pinot Gris 2014

Posted: June 16, 2017

Ripely scented and finely textured, with mouthfilling body and pear, lychee and quince flavours showing excellent freshness and richness. Fine value.

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Dashwood Marlborough Pinot Noir 2014

Posted: April 26, 2017

Enjoyable young, this is a blend of Awatere Valley and Wairau Valley grapes. Ruby hued, it is mouthfilling, with cherry, plum, spice and herb flavours, showing a touch of complexity, and a smooth finish.

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Dashwood Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2016

Posted: April 5, 2017

Aromatic, lively wine, from Wairau Valley and Awatere Valley grapes. Crisp, ripely herbaceous and lingering. $18 (UK, US)

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Dashwood Marlborough Pinot Noir 2014

Posted: April 4, 2017

Fragrant, medium-bodied style with cherry, plum and spice flavours, showing a touch of oak complexity, and good depth. $20

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Dashwood Marlborough Riesling 2015

Posted: April 4, 2017

Floral, medium-bodied, reasonably dry but not austere style, vibrantly fruity. Finely balanced acidity, with citrusy, limey flavours, showing very good delicacy and depth. $19

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Dashwood Marlborough Pinot Gris 2015

Posted: April 4, 2017

Slightly honeyed bouquet, with hints of pear, apple and quince. Good freshness, weight and concentration, in a tightly structured, youthful style with a finely textured, lengthy finish. $19

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Dashwood Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2015

Posted: April 4, 2017

Mouthfilling, aromatic and lively, with good varietal character and fresh melon, lime and green capsicum flavours that linger well. $18

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