Framingham Noble Marlborough Riesling 2011

17 December 2011By Yvonne

Framingham Noble Riesling 2011 $35 375ml  Framingham F-Series Noble Riesling 2011 Exotically scented with crystallised pineapple and pear notes, while in the mouth it bursts with toffee, marmalade and honeyed heavenliness.  Incredibly fresh and vibrant on the finish.  

Framingham F-Series Riesliing Auslese 2011

17 December 2011By Yvonne

Framingham F-Series Riesling Auslese 500ml $40  Framingham F-Series Riesling Auslese 2011 Lifted toffee-edged tropical characters on the nose followed by dried apricot and lemon flavours in the mid-palate.  Very satisfying, sweet yet deliciously refreshing.    

Framingham Select Marlborough Riesling 2011

17 December 2011By Yvonne

Framingham Select Riesling 2011 $35  Framingham Select Riesling 2011 Sweet pear and white peach aromatics followed by a burst of lime intensity in the mouth leaving an ultra-clean, tangy citrus texture on the finish – delicious.  

Sweet As For Summer!

17 December 2011By Yvonne

“We will NEVER do nine stickies in one year ever again” says a worn-out Dr Andrew Hedley. 2011 is Andrew’s tenth year at Framingham Wines, and to celebrate he and his team thought it might be clever to have a crack at making every style of sweet white wine under the sun.  Yet having been … Read More

Old Mout Cranberry Cider

17 December 2011By Yvonne

Old Mout Cranberry Cider 1.25lt $12 The thing I really like about this cider is that it’s not too sweet; in fact it has that delicious cheek-puckering astringency that cranberries are famous for.  It’s also not too fizzy, so no carbonated explosions in the mouth every time you sip – it’s actually incredibly delicate and … Read More

Tuatara London Porter

17 December 2011By Yvonne

Tuatara London Porter 330ml $19.25x6pk Brewed using crystal, chocolate and roast malts, this beer oozes espresso, caramel and cocoa characters.  I love the rich smoothness of the texture and how it coats the mouth in silky, savoury flavours which hang in the mid-palate long after you’ve swallowed.  For stockists visit www.tuatarabrewing.co.nz   Tuatara London Porter

Freixenet Cordon Negro

17 December 2011By Yvonne

Freixenet Cordon Negro Brut Cava $19  The Spanish sensation in the black bottle is celebrating its 150th “años” and it just keeps getting better.  I think it’s actually leapt ahead in quality terms to what they were offering a decade ago.  With its distinctive chalkiness and lemony-dry length this classic cava is a fantastic match with … Read More

Henkell Trocken Dry-Sec

17 December 2011By Yvonne

Henkell Trocken Dry-Sec NV $17  This snappy German sparkling has been part of our supermarket-scape since aeons ago and I’m convinced Henkell Trocken is popular because it manages to blend taut minerality, nutty notes and a full, textural biscuity finish.  Widely available.

Twin Islands Marlborough Chardonnay Pinot Noir Brut NV

17 December 2011By Yvonne

Twin Islands Marlborough Chardonnay Pinot Noir Brut NV $20  One of my favourite local sparkling wines full stop.  Lovely aromas of rising dough, almond meal and lemon pith.  With delicate bead and a vibrant mousse it is rich and mouthfilling, dry yet wholly satisfying.  Beautifully balanced with great persistence of flavour – make sure you … Read More