Yvonne Lorkin Canvas Column Dec 23rd 2017

December 23, 2017By Yvonne

Panicking about not having bought me a Christmas present yet? Fret not. I’ll be quite happy with either of these before New Year thanks… Lawson’s Dry Hills Marlborough ‘Ranu’ 2017 $28 Named after the Maori verb meaning ‘to mix’, a single bin each of riesling, pinot gris and gewürztraminer was hand harvested on April 11th … Read More

Moët & Chandon Imperial Golden Sparkle Limited Edition NV $69

December 23, 2017By Yvonne

I love the aromas of rising dough, biscuity notes, and almond meal drizzled with lemon and a touch of tropical fruit in this festive fizz. On the palate it’s zesty and dry, full, yeasty and edged with a squeak of citrus to elongate the flavour layers. The bead is delicate, it looks and tastes like … Read More