Whitehaven Marlborough Pinot Gris 2021

February 2, 2022By Yvonne

Whitehaven Marlborough Pinot Gris 2021 $23 Paired with: Turkish roast chicken and eggplant in dish Magazine Issue 102 With a smorgasbord of spice going on in this ravishing roast, choose an aromatic wine that accentuates those roasty toasty flavours, yet adds intensely cleansing crispness. Then let me introduce the Whitehaven Marlborough Pinot Gris 2021 ($23). Deliciously … Read More

Rabbit Ranch Central Otago Pinot Gris 2021

February 2, 2022By Yvonne

Rabbit Ranch Central Otago Pinot Gris 2021 $19.50 Paired with: Orecchiette with broccoli, brown butter and hazelnut crumb in dish Magazine Issue 102 The second I see the words ‘brown butter’ and ‘hazelnut’ is the second I’m reaching for the nutmeg-dusted, nashi-saturated niceness of the Rabbit Ranch Central Otago Pinot Gris 2021 ($19.50) With clean, … Read More

Butterworth Martinborough Dry Riesling 2021

January 30, 2022By Yvonne

Butterworth Martinborough Dry Riesling 2021 $35 With solid apple intensity and layers of lime in every corner, this is a riesling that heaves with honeysuckle yet roars with beautifully balanced, dry, mineral intensity. Clean, lengthy and perks up the palate brilliantly. Butterworth Estate

Domain Road Central Otago Pinot Noir Rosé 2021

November 30, 2021By Yvonne

Domain Road Central Otago Pinot Noir Rosé 2021 $28 A sensational snappy-fresh rosé here from Graeme Crosbie’s family vineyard in Bannockburn. Roaring with redcurrant, watermelon and cherry notes, a hint of citrus and creaming soda, it’s a beautifully balanced, richly structured style. Dry, mouthfilling and boasting impressive length of flavour. Domain Road

Stad_ko Martinborough Pinot Noir 2020

November 30, 2021By Yvonne

Stad_ko Martinborough Pinot Noir 2020 $39 Clones 115, 667 and 777 from Robert Stadniczenko’s Arapai vineyard on the Dry River Flats, comes this dry, spicy, leather layered and earthy pinot noir that’s been partially whole-bunch fermented, partially foot-stomped and given a long, quiet, post ferment sleepy time in barrel for 10 months. Edged with allspice … Read More

Tiki Single Vineyard North Canterbury Chardonnay 2019

November 30, 2021By Yvonne

Tiki Single Vineyard North Canterbury Chardonnay 2019 $23 paired with: Lemon roasted chicken with dukkah – Dinner for Six dish Magazine Issue 101 When it comes to lemony chicken, you’re gonna be wanting a lemony chardonnay without all that creamy, buttery carry on. That’s why the Tiki North Canterbury Chardonnay 2019 ($23) will be the … Read More

TeePee Cider The Earl’s Drop Methode Albion Cider 2017

November 30, 2021By Yvonne

TeePee Cider The Earl’s Drop Methode Albion Cider 2017 750ml 6.7% $28 Created by retired radiologist Dr Trevor Fitzjohn ONZM, TeePee is a new artisan cider crafted from a tiny, organic, heritage, cider apple orchard in the Wairarapa. The grass which grows around the trees is kept manicured by the nibbly trimming of ever-present sheep. … Read More

Blackenbrook Nelson Pinot Blanc 2021

November 28, 2021By Yvonne

Blackenbrook Nelson Pinot Blanc 2021 $29 Remember the greatest gifts you ever got? A BMX, a Barbie, a G.I Joe, an Atari2600, a fishing rod and that awesome DIY tattoo gun? Well the joy that this delicious sip delivers, is just like turning seven and getting a recorder and a walkie talkie for your birthday. … Read More

Blackenbrook Nelson Sauvignon Blanc 2021

October 7, 2021By Yvonne

Blackenbrook Nelson Sauvignon Blanc 2021 $20 This wine has some serious pedigree and it’s not only one of Nelson’s finest examples, it’s also one of the greatest $20 sauvignon blancs in the country. I say this because it’s so powerfully aromatic, with lemongrass, lime zest, sweet pea and tropical intensity on the nose and palate. … Read More

Jules Taylor Marlborough Grüner Veltliner 2021

August 26, 2021By Yvonne

Jules Taylor Marlborough Grüner Veltliner 2021 $23 Paired with: Leek Risotto with Peas and Mint in dish Magazine Issue 99 Peas, mint and leeks just scream out for something rich yet herbaceous, so I’m gunning for the Jules Taylor Marlborough Grüner Veltliner 2021 ($23). Its face-punch of florals, avalanche of apple, sackloads of citrus, layers … Read More