Huia Organic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2016 $23

June 21, 2017By Yvonne

Expect a cheek-slappingly good explosion of passionfruit, lime zest, red capsicum, gooseberry and all manner of herbaceous heroism in this fully-certified, organic sauvignon blanc. Grown on the Allan family’s Boyces Road vineyard, it’s got power, drive and pluckiness on the palate and finishes with freshness, power and precision.  What to pair with this wine? Sip … Read More

Canvas column week commencing 15th June, 2017

June 21, 2017By Yvonne

Some snap, crackle and pop for your Saturday?  Step right this way…   Quartz Reef Central Otago Methode Traditionelle NV $30 New Zealand’s largest quartz rock deposit looks a bit like an underground reef, and it sits directly below Quartz Reef’s vineyards in the sub-region of Bendigo.  This biodynamically-grown, classically-styled fizz is a blend of … Read More