For those a tad bereft at the thought of starting work again on Monday, these wines are here to help…
Arthur Metz Steinklotz Alsace Grand Cru Pinot Gris 2013 $40
It’s not an easy thing to find Grand Cru Pinot Gris here in Godzone, but this one was well worth hunting for. Steinklotz translates to ‘limestone block’ and that’s what contributes to the deliciously dry, cleansing, mineral-driven mouthfeel of this wine. Perfumed with lanolin, nashi pear a squeak of honeysuckle adds to a rather sexy, sensory experience all round. Fresh, complex and has many years left in it (if you’re disciplined enough to keep it) Sip with: Rissoles a la Christmas Ham leftovers..
www.mvauron.co.nz
The Family Company Gisborne Gewurztraminer 2017 $25
This wine erupts with lychee, mandarin, ginger and buckets of stonefruit on the nose and palate. It’s juicy, spicy and has a luxurious unctuosity about it. Gisborne is essentially the spiritual home of gewürztraminer in this country and this is testament to that. Stunning stuff indeed. Sip with: Pork, coriander and ginger pot stickers.
www.thefamilywines.com
Mahi Marlborough Rosé 2017 $22
In Māori, ‘mahi’ means many things. It can mean ‘to ferment’ (verb) or (noun) ‘an abundance of’, it can even mean the ‘mast’ of a ship, but I prefer the multipurpose nounverb ‘work’. As in “You do the ‘mahi’, you get the treats” because that’s exactly what you get with this wine. Treats galore. Delicate raspberry, watermelon and creaming soda characters combine with tangy, tropical tastiness. It’s worth working hard for. Sip with: Fig and roast beetroot salad
www.mahiwine.co.nz
