We are getting seriously southern this week, from South America to Southern Sauvignon, to a pink that’s been aged in the drink. It’s a smorgasbord of cool treats…
Matetic Corralillo Chardonnay 2013 $25
Sourced from the region of Rosario in Chiles San Antonio Valley this chardonnay grows in decomposed granite soils studded with quartz and volcanic material; which probably explains the vein of minerality stitching the stonefruit, yellow plum and slivers of grapefruit together. Pronounced ‘matt – eh – cheech’, it’s nutty, slightly creamy on the finish, and darn lovely.
Sip with slivers of strong gouda.
Bladen Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2015 $21
The thing that I really like about this wine is that it doesn’t have any thing OTT about it. All the citrus layers of lemon, lime and feijoa are contained in layers of sweet, grassy goodness. Elegant and herbaceous, it’s a wine that Christine and Dave MacDonald have done themselves proud with this snazzy, pea-pod and passionfruit-packed sauvignon.
Sip with Mussel Fritters drizzled with lemon & parsley
Greystone Waipara Rose 2014 $25.50
Located at the foot of the Teviotdale Hills on the western side of the Waipara Valley is a series of fossil-studded vineyard slopes known as “the golden mile”. The pinot noir used to make this rose grows here. 100% clone 115 grapes are handpicked, gently pressed and put to barrel to be fermented in barrels slowly, with wild yeasts. Five of th 11 barrels used, were ‘aged’ underwater (yes, ‘underwarter’) through the spring and summer to produce a wine oozing with baked cherry and raspberry tea flavours and boasting a dry, tangy finish. Smooth, generous and lengthy.
Sip with lamb & pomegranate salad
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