Hills & Rivers Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay 2019 $18.99 Well if it doesn’t just look like spun gold in the glass right? This shiny-new release from the folk at Ash Ridge wines has well and truly James Brown’ed it and got on the good foot with grilled grapefruit, punchy, ripe peach and lemon zest zappiness. Clearly … Read More
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Hāhā Marlborough Pinot Noir 2019
Hāhā Marlborough Pinot Noir 2019 $20 Consistently one of the best value pinot noir’s on the market, the shiny-new 2019 from Hāhā doesn’t disappoint. Think easy, smooth textures, clove and red rose notes collide with subtle cherry and raspberry notes, lifted florals and an earthy finish. http://www.hahawine.co.nz
Brookfields Ohiti Estate Hawke’s Bay Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Brookfields Ohiti Estate Hawke’s Bay Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 $20 If I were going to choose the most exciting cabernet sauvignon wines from New Zealand that swing in for $20, then the Ohiti Estate from Brookfields would be right up there. Bold, plummy, bursting with earthy, roasting pan meatiness and showing a plumpness on the finish … Read More
Hāhā Hawke’s Bay Syrah 2019
Hāhā Hawke’s Bay Syrah 2019 $24 If you’re hunting for a ripe, friendly, pepper-sprinkled sensation to sip on a chilly night or a hot afternoon whilst working the BBQ, then this will rock your casbah. Smooth, velvety and tastes like its been in the bottle for ages despite being brand new, this quaffably good introduction … Read More
Rock Ferry The Corners Vineyard Marlborough Chardonnay 2018
Rock Ferry The Corners Vineyard Marlborough Chardonnay 2018 $55 From the organic grape gurus at Rock Ferry comes this concrete egg-fermented chardonnay that oozes elegance and sex appeal and buckets of nougat niceness. Smooth and citrus-laced, this wine has a seamless, citrusy, cloud-like texture and a round, ripe finish. Love it. http://www.rockferry.co.nz
Whitehaven Marlborough Chardonnay 2019
Whitehaven Marlborough Chardonnay 2019 $28 Creamy, creamy, creamy! This chardonnay erupts with creme caramel, roast nectarine, toasted almonds and grilled grapefruit gorgeousness. It’s juicy, full-bodied and basically unputdownable after that first sip. It’s so beautifully balanced, refreshing, laced with soft smoke and seriously delicious. Chardonnay lovers – get this bottle! http://www.whitehaven.co.nz
Château Gassier Le Pas du Moine Côtes du Provence Rosé 2018
Château Gassier Le Pas du Moine Côtes du Provence Rosé 2018 $49.99 Le Pas du Moine means “the path of the monk,” referencing the footpath leading to an ancient priory on the south-facing slope of Mount Sainte Victoire where Gassier’s grapes grow. The mountain’s known as the guardian of the spirits of Provence and … Read More
Black Peak Central Otago Riesling 2017
Black Peak Central Otago Riesling 2017 $26 As the great poet and fashion icon Axle Rose once said, “Welcome to the Jungle”. Each sniff and sip of this Central Otago sensation contains a riot of citrus and tropical terrificness. Crafted by the criminally talented and not unhandsome James McElrea, this riesling heaves with honeysuckle and … Read More
Rock Ferry 3rd Rock Marlborough Chardonnay 2019
Rock Ferry 3rd Rock Marlborough Chardonnay 2019 $45 Fiona and Tom Hutchison created Rock Ferry back in 2005 and developed the organic and biodynamically-grown vineyards at the same time. Allan McWilliams has been making wine for them since the mid-2000s, and he’s obsessed with creating the perfect chardonnay. I think he’s cracked it. Organically grown … Read More
Nautilus Estate The Paper Nautilus Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2019
Nautilus Estate The Paper Nautilus Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2019 $35 (released Sept 1st 2020) Only released in exceptional years, the Nautilus team have opted to ferment this high-quality fruit in older large french oak barrels and that’s injected lime, lemongrass, white pepper, smoked passionfruit, bruised basil and buckets of lemony loveliness. The acidity is banging, … Read More