Heron’s Flight Matakana Amphora Sangiovese 2016 $120

December 9, 2017By Yvonne

Tiny amounts of handpicked sangiovese were fermented wild on their skins inside 500 litre clay amphorae for six months then rested another 6 months in traditional terracotta vessels before being transferred to this gorgeous wax-sealed bottle.  Naturally handled with no additional sulphites, it’s exceptionally delicious.  Bright, vibrant, dark fruit, floral intensity and buckets of pepper, … Read More

Yvonne Lorkin Canvas Column for Sat Dec 9 2017

December 9, 2017By Yvonne

You make me feel like a natural woman… Silver Wing Nada Preservative Free Waipara Syrah Rosé 2017 $27 Here’s a rosé made from 100% handpicked, whole bunch pressed syrah from Andrew Fox’s vineyard, where it’s fermented with wild yeasts and spends 5 months in barrel to introduce extra complexity.  A portion of original juice was … Read More