Perlage Quorum Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Extra Dry NV

24 July 2020By Yvonne

Perlage Quorum Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Extra Dry NV $28 With soft, classic prosecco aromas of rising dough, lemon brioche, toasted almonds, preserved lemon and fresh, perfectly prickly textures on the palate.  It’s a crisp, clean, classically structured sparkler with a long, lengthy, deliciously dry finish.  It’s the kind of prosecco that has depth and … Read More

Tiki Koro Central Otago Pinot Noir 2019

21 July 2020By Yvonne

Tiki Koro Central Otago Pinot Noir 2019 $34.99 Fermented in open-topped fermenters, this intensely spicy Central Otago pinot noir is one that ticks boxes if you’re a fan of spiced cherry, exotic scents, wild red notes like redcurrant, rhubarb and raspberry.  It’s juicy, multi-layered and shows refreshing acidity and a silky finish. http://wwww.tikiwine.com

Tiki Koro Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay 2019

20 July 2020By Yvonne

Tiki Koro Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay 2019 $34.99 Crafted by Evan Ward, this is the signature chardonnay by the team at Tiki Wines. It’s fermented in 55% new French oak barrels before going through a full malolactic ferment to increase its creamy, nutty complexity and then a ten-month maturation period injects more toasty, smoky textures just … Read More

Tiki Single Vineyard Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay 2019

20 July 2020By Yvonne

Tiki Single Vineyard Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay 2019 $24.99 If you’re looking for seriously juicy chardonnay that powers pineapple, peach, citrus oils and a luscious lick of spicy, caramelised oak across your olfactories, then this is the business.  Beautifully balanced, deliciously smoky (from a full barrel ferment) and showing a raft of fresh, tropical, terrificness, cleansing … Read More

Hills & Rivers Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay 2019

17 July 2020By Yvonne

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

Hāhā Marlborough Pinot Noir 2019

15 July 2020By Yvonne

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

15 July 2020By Yvonne

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

15 July 2020By Yvonne

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

15 July 2020By Yvonne

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

15 July 2020By Yvonne

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