Central Otago’s Archangel Wines sells to Australia’s Joval Wine Group. MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Premium Central Otago wine brand and vineyard, Archangel, has been sold to the Australian Family owned Joval Wine Group. The New Zealand Overseas Investment Office (OIO) approved the sale last week. The purchase includes the Archangel … Read More
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Catalina Sounds Sound of White Marlborough Chardonnay 2017
Catalina Sounds Sound of White Marlborough Chardonnay 2017 $35 The ‘Sound of White’ vineyard in the Waihopai Valley boasts rich, clay soils and chardonnay just loves that. Fermented wild (with indigenous yeasts) in large oak vessels, the nose has that gorgeous dichotomy of grapefruit, smoked citrus, hints of pineapple and peach, alongside a nutty, smoky, … Read More
Catalina Sounds Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2018
Catalina Sounds Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2018 $24 Passionfruit. check. Lime. Check. Crushed herbs. Check. Cut grass and capsicum. Check. Spark and personality? Hmmm not so much. I was expecting a punch in the face, but got a flick from a damp teatowel instead. It’s an ok drink, but for $24 it’s lacking pungency and … Read More