In a week of being so busy I can’t feel my face, it’s heartening to know that tasty relief is at hand…
Seresin Son and Moon Marlborough Pinot Noir 2013 $125
Organic, biodynamic and vegan-friendly, this gorgeous pinot noir smells like baking spices and sweet, dark cocoa dusted over caramelized plums served in a bowl carved from oak. Seresin’s flagship pinot, the ‘purest expression’ they can make, is intense in the mouth, with high acidity and muscular, supple tannins. The length of flavour is persistent, brooding and moody and yet there’s vibrancy and tension to burn. Pricey, but mind-numbingly nicey.
Sip with: Ruth Pretty’s Duck Shepherd’s Pie
www.seresin.co.nz
Murphy Goode California Chardonnay 2014 $25
Super-creamalicous on the nose and palate, this is classic California chardonnay from Santa Rosa that I’m sure will appeal to both mama’s and the papa’s and cool kids alike. Bursting with ultra-ripe peach, coconut, vanilla and layers of roasty-toasty almond, it’s also fresh, citrusy and a total trop-fest on the palate.
Sip with: Baked, cornflake-coated chicken marylands
Tony Bish Heartwood Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay 2016 $35
The debut release this month from the chardonnay’s Commander in Chief is an exercise in pure balance and excess combined. My quest for excellent chardonnay is basically what gets me up in the morning, so the day after sipping this, I had a blissful, snorey, sleep-in. Fleshy, juicy, stonefruit notes combine with a whiff of seasoned, toasty oak and wash over a pillowy, creaminess to create a rich, succulent, satisfying sip.
Sip with: Creamy tarragon chicken
www.tonybishwines.co.nz
