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
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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
Little Beauty Marlborough Dry Riesling 2019
Little Beauty Marlborough Dry Riesling 2019 $25 (UK + Europe only) Made by ex-Cloudy Bay winemaker Eveline Fraser, this is a wine that perfectly encapsulates everything I love about dry riesling. It’s crafted pretty much entirely for the UK and Europe, however, I’ve been incredibly fortunate to get my hand on a bottle to taste. … Read More
Pounamu Special Selection Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2019
Pounamu Special Selection Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2019 (UK & Europe only) If you’re living in New Zealand sadly you’re unlikely to be able to feast your fangs on this gorgeous sauvignon because it’s a wine sold pretty much exclusively in Europe, Asia, the UK and the USA. Crafted by the superhuman talents of ex-Cloudy Bay … Read More
The Lindsay Collection The Selector Barossa Valley Shiraz 2017
The Lindsay Collection The Selector Barossa Valley Shiraz 2017 $21.90 If you were expecting a big, sweet, honkingly spicy shiraz then hold the line caller, because this is definitely on the more elegant end of the spectrum. Soft cocoa characters lead to a whiff of vanilla (from its fermentation in American oak barrels), plum crumble, … Read More
McArthur Ridge Southern Tor Central Otago Pinot Noir 2019
McArthur Ridge Southern Tor Central Otago Pinot Noir 2019 $29 Shiny-new and showing a tonne of potential, this Central Otago-grown pinot noir has classic blueberry, rosehip and cherry aromatics and buckets of raspberry on the front palate. It’s refreshing and young and the acidity is right up front, however it’s looking like it’ll morph into … Read More
McArthur Ridge Southern Tor Central Otago Pinot Noir 2018
McArthur Ridge Southern Tor Central Otago Pinot Noir 2018 $29 If you’re looking for cosy, cuddly, plump, plush pinot noir then you’ve come to the correct cul-de-sac my friend. Built from Alexandra-grown grapes, this supple-structured wine shows cherry, smoked rhubarb and spice layers, a soft yet solid spine and a long, red-fruited finish. http://mcarthurridge.nz/shop/pinot-noir
Black Cottage Marlborough Pinot Noir 2019
Black Cottage Marlborough Pinot Noir 2019 $19.99 Shiny and new and straight out of the gate for winemaker Sanna Stander, this pinot noir was pungent, spicy, cherry-driven, roaring with rosehip tea, wild rhubarb, cherry cola and super-textural warmth on the palate. Love it! http://www.blackcottagewines.co.nz