Five different clones were hand harvested, fermented with wild yeasts and blended to create this buttered-crumpet-smelling chardonnay, which quickly unveils a backbone of grilled nectarine and grapefruit pith alongside deliciously textural, creamy almond characters in the mid palate. It’s a juicy, cheek-puckering style that pretty much makes everything you consume with it positively bounce around … Read More
Author: Yvonne
Canvas column week commencing 14th May, 2016
People think wine writing is glamourous. My diary today has ‘worm the cat’, ‘get dog’s anal glands drained’, ‘buy school shoes for jake’, ‘sort Southern Cross receipts’ and ‘buy new tweezers’ written in it. So yeah. Jealous much? Neudorf Rosie’s Block Nelson Chardonnay 2015 $33 ★★★★ Five different clones were hand harvested, fermented with … Read More
Matahiwi Estate Hawke’s Bay Blanc de Blanc NV $22
I love the melon and nectarine notes and the deliciously fine bubbles. Lemon and peach flavours ooz through to something deliciously dry and fruity – it’s a nicely structured sparkling wine crafted by Jane Cooper and her team at Matahiwi Estate. It’s a sip that hits the spot in every way and has ‘celebration’ written … Read More
Nikau Point Reserve Marlborough Pinot Noir 2014 $15
The fact that this is just $15 a bottle, absolutely blows my mind. Cherry, black tea and attractive spices, alongside red fruits, raspberry and soft plummy characters make this an incredibly drinkable, excitingly affordable pinot noir. A recent makeover of the label has given this extra table-appeal. It looks like money. It tastes like money. … Read More
Gunn Estate Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2015 $17.99
Intensely herbaceous on the nose with hints of jalapeno, basil and ripe passionfruit, this is a banging, boldly aromatic wine that’s gently juicy on the palate with nice acidity and length. It’s a superb wine that (luckily for us) is available in supermarkets around the country. If you’re a fan of crunchy-crisp sauvignon that hits … Read More
Canvas column week commencing 21st May, 2016
Let’s say you’ve got $25 max to spend. But you really want a couple of bucks left over to splash on a packet of pork crackling to nibble on with your glass of wine. Fret not. Any of these wines will easily amplify your wallet power… Gunn Estate Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2015 $17.99 Intensely herbaceous … Read More
Mills Reef Hawke’s Bay Pinot Gris 2015 $18
The wine has that pinky-gold colour which indicates the juice has spent a touch of time in contact with its skins before the ferment. This not only gives it a spash of colour, it also adds an extra layer of texture to its dry, nashi, quince and apple pie flavours. Sip with: The oldest, most … Read More
Hãhã Brut Cuvee NV $22
Brand new on the market, this fresh and fashionable fizz has lovely lemon-shortbread, macadamia nut and peach brioche characters, alongside a long, lean and ultra-crunchy finish. Sip with: Salmon blinis www.advintage.co.nz
Churton ‘Best End’ Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2013 $47
Visit Churton, in winter and you’re likely to spend a lot of time up on a hill looking at “poo pits” and sniffing compost. The winter solstice is when owners Mandy and Sam Weaver choose to release their wines. “In an agricultural sense it’s when one year ends and another begins” explains Sam. “The earth … Read More
Canvas column week commencing 4th June, 2016
Here’s the thing Chandler Bing. When it comes to wine, it’s eyepopping how a small increase in how much you spend, even just an extra $5 a bottle, will open up a whole new level of quality and all round wow. Churton ‘Best End’ Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2013 $47 Visit Churton, in winter and … Read More