Moko Hills Kakano Bendigo Chardonnay 2022 $40 Subtle use of oak has created purity and wholesomeness in this new chardonnay from Donald van der Westhuizen. There’s a soft, creamy, bruleeish aroma on the nose followed by masses of white peach, florals, grapefruit pith, soft spices and nutty notes. It’s got such beautiful balance it could … Read More
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Alana Estate Freedom Hawke’s Bay Syrah 2021
Alana Estate Freedom Hawke’s Bay Syrah 2021 2021 was an exceptional year for syrah in Hawke’s Bay and it shows in every aspect of this wine. Heightened peppercorn characters, seasoned leather, hints of soy and black olive merge into a meaty smoky spectrum. Go nuts. The Alana Estate whanau are hellbent on fighting against modern … Read More
Alana Estate Freedom Marlborough Pinot Noir 2020
Alana Estate Freedom Marlborough Pinot Noir 2020 $22 Bold and spice-soaked, this pinot has freshness, feistiness, friskiness and a spine of spice. Rhubarb, baked cherry and buckets of earthy complexity make this a pinot that brings the grins with every sip. Savoury, earthy, edged with dried herbs and leather, it’s a comforting sip. The Alana … Read More
Zephyr MKIII Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023
Zephyr MKIII Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023 $32 I was fortunate to taste bottle number 1942 of a wine crafted from the Glover Family’s ‘Kersley Estate’ vineyard. This vineyard is in the middle of its conversion to organic certification and winemaker Ben Glover has steered this sauvignon down the wild side of town. Erupting with scorched … Read More
Zephyr Organic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023
Zephyr Organic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023 $24 Roaring with red apple, red capsicum, sweet pea and peachy character, this citrus-stacked sauvignon has gentle herbaceousness, soft acidity, tropical complexity and a lick of salted lime and jalapeno on the finish. Sourced from the Glover family’s ‘Brawn’ vineyard located in the Dillons Point sub-region, it’s a gently … Read More
Carrick The Magnetic Organic Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2021
Carrick The Magnetic Organic Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2021 $80 Righto. Strap yourself in. Or if you don’t have straps, maybe just find yourself some cushions to wedge yourself between, because you could find yourself being taken to unknown dimensions when you start sipping this wine. Named after a gold dredge prominent in the Kawarau River, … Read More
Chateau Garage Orca Corca Bianco 2023
Chateau Garage Orca Corca Bianco 2023 $35 A brand new style from viticulturist-turned-winemaker Ollie Powrie and his tiny team at Chateau Garage, the Orca Corca is sauvignon blanc but not as you’d know it. Sourced from an organic site located out in Maraekakaho, west of Hastings, the fruit was hand harvested and the juice was … Read More
Villa Maria Taylors Pass Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023
Villa Maria Taylors Pass Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023 $30 Awatere Valley sauvignon blanc has its own signature. Florals, fresh nettles, white peach, green apple and bruised basil assail the nostrils and roar around the gums. It’s fresh yet gentle on the palate, so if you’re not a fan of squinty acidity then you’re in luck … Read More
Monowai Hawke’s Bay Brut Rosé NV
Monowai Hawke’s Bay Brut Rosé NV $24.99 If a sparkling wine stacked solid with ripe berries, cherries, creamy complexity and a melon-like finish is a bit of you, then you’ll love this new release from Monowai. Bold, boisterous and laced with herbal notes, it’s got a big personality, loads of texture and a style all … Read More
Alana Estate Freedom Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023
Alana Estate Freedom Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023 $18 Intensely pungent aromas of bruised basil, sweet pea, passionfruit and lime leaf layers merge with seductively squint-inducing textures, and deep citrus and lemongrass notes which stitch together to create a crunchy-crisp, flavour bomb of a sauvignon. The Alana Estate whanau are hellbent on fighting against modern slavery … Read More