On this day in 1984 Michael Jackson’s hair caught fire during filming for a Pepsi commercial. Quench that memory with these smooth sips…
Colombo Martinborough Sauvignon Blanc 2017 $24
Winemakers Baptist Sieber and Carolyn Irwin have created one of the tastiest darn sauvignon’s I’ve seen in AGES. Sourced from their Te Muna Road and Martinborough Terrace vineyards, it’s round, ripe and bursting with peach, passionfruit and lemony lusciousness, it’s zingy, crunchy, fulsome and seriously sexy. Martinborough sauvignon blanc has a reputation for terrific texture and this wine more than lives up to that.
Sip with: mussel and zucchini burgers and lemon caper mayo.
www.colombo.co.nz
Bannock Brae Central Otago Pinot Noir 2015 $52
Heaving with black tea, soused cherries, tamarillo and truffle, this is a flavour-laden, silky-textured and seductive southern star. Beautifully juicy and edged with allspice, it’s a generously proportioned yet totally sophisticated performer; Adele in a bottle if you will.
Sip with: pork and plum casserole.
www.bannockbrae.co.nz
Charles Smith Boom Boom Washington State Syrah 2015 $23.74
Made in mighty Mattawa city, Washington, this is a syrah that’ll definitely appeal to those who love a hefty lick of liquorice in their reds. Loaded with buckets of spice which cuddles up to dark berries and soft cocoa notes. Explosive? I’d say it’s more touchy-feely, but darn tasty nonetheless.
Sip with: Allyson Gofton’s Winemakers Steak.
www.glengarrywines.co.nz
