Henkell Trocken Dry-Sec NV $17 This snappy German sparkling has been part of our supermarket-scape since aeons ago and I’m convinced Henkell Trocken is popular because it manages to blend taut minerality, nutty notes and a full, textural biscuity finish. Widely available.
Month: December 2011
Twin Islands Marlborough Chardonnay Pinot Noir Brut NV
Twin Islands Marlborough Chardonnay Pinot Noir Brut NV $20 One of my favourite local sparkling wines full stop. Lovely aromas of rising dough, almond meal and lemon pith. With delicate bead and a vibrant mousse it is rich and mouthfilling, dry yet wholly satisfying. Beautifully balanced with great persistence of flavour – make sure you … Read More
Everwild Reserve Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc NV
Everwild’s Reserve Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc NV is a far cry from a lot of the other unpleasant green and sweaty sparkling sav’s on the market because it’s a tasty example which boasts soft, tropical passionfruit and lime characters, and a tangy, dry spritzy length of flavour.
Everwild Reserve Sparkling Brut NV
The Everwild Reserve Sparkling Brut NV smells like marshmallow and fruit toast. It’s zingy and mineral-driven and while not as weighty in the mouth as the Riche, it has with some nutty complexity on the finish.
Everwild Reserve Sparkling Cuvee Riche NV
The Everwild Reserve Sparkling Cuveé Riche NVhas attractive aromas of white peach and summer flowers, elegant mid-palate weight and a spritzy, tangy length of flavour.
Millton Vineyard Muskats @ Dawn 2011
With a striking bottle design featuring a silver crown seal and an exclusive Kate Sylvester print on the label, Millton Vineyard’s Muskats @ Dawn 2011 ($22) is a “biologically produced” pearler from Gisborne which I hear was the surprise hit of the local wine and food festival this year. “We couldn’t keep up with demand – it … Read More
Is Purple Death the worst wine in the world?
There’s a bit of a survey making the rounds of the Twittersphere asking if Purple Death might be the worst wine ever made. I think that’s a tad harsh. Back when I was a teenager and it was the only thing I could afford that actually had any alcoholic strength; I thought it was pretty … Read More
Tresillian Single Vineyard Canterbury Riesling 2008
Tresillian Single Vineyard Canterbury Riesling 2008 $18.50 A lovely example of older riesling sourced from Tresillian’s ‘certified-sustainable’ Lumsden vineyard. Prepare yourself for aromas of beeswax, tangelo, lime and mineral notes while on the palate is nicely balanced with a touch of sweetness and a crisp, tangy finish. For stockists visit www.tresillian.co.nz Tresillian Riesling 2008
Tuatara Ardennes Strong Golden Ale
Tuatara Ardennes Strong Golden Ale 330ml 6.5% $7 Bright and brassy with a solid, foamy head in the glass, I love the aromas of citrus oil and exotic spices. It’s tangy and crisp, yet very intense and gutsy on the finish – almost a meal in itself! Great stuff. www.tuatarabrewing.co.nz Tuatara Ardennes
Wolf Blass Grey Label Shiraz Cabernet 2009
Wolf Blass Grey Label Shiraz Cabernet 2009 $45 Created from fruit sourced from two regions in South Australia’s Limestone Coast, Robe and Mount Benson. It’s a wine that’s walking away with trophy’s left, right and centre – and it’s easy to see why because it’s just so incredibly well-built. Lifted pepper and smoke wrap around … Read More