Just ten years on from launching his Tarras label, Hayden Johnston knows the trophy cabinet is already in need of reinforcement, groaning under the weight of increasingly hefty hauls of trophies and medals for his left-of-centre style of pinot noir. The canyon has a distinctly meaty personality, black tea and toast notes, alongside comforting cherries … Read More
Tarras The Canyon Central Otago Pinot Noir 2014
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Gruner. Pinot. Malbec. So different, so darn tasty, so definitely your weekend… Jules Taylor Marlborough Gruner Veltliner 2016 $21.90 With its seductive aromas of ambrosia apple, winter cole pear, caramelized quince, custard apple and peaches, this gorgeous little groo-vee is tangy, crisp and packs a squeak of sunshine into these chilly afternoons. Edged with … Read More