Zephyr MKI Organic Marlborough Rosé 2021 $28 Throwing an ultra-pretty pink diamond and morganite hue in the glass this pinot noir-based rosé has pace, acceleration, energy and buckets of bright raspberry, cherry and crushed shell minerality aplenty. Crunchy acidity, mouthwatering textures, it’s snappy-dry, and has a Provençal-like mouthfeel. It’s so good that I’m thinking holy … Read More
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Zephyr Organic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2021
Zephyr Organic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2021 Classic crushed jalapeno and basil washed down with passionfruit and lemon gelato is all the good stuff you’ll ever need in Marlborough sauvignon, and this has it in spades. Lashings of lemongrass flesh out the mid-palate and there’s a rich, multi-layered mid-palate punch and a super-stylish, herbaceous finish in … Read More
Trinity Hill Hawke’s Bay Syrah 2020
Trinity Hill Hawke’s Bay Syrah 2020 $24.99 Clearly the syrah gods were shining on Trinity hill during the 2020 summer because this syrah is an absolute stunner. That they’ve managed to cram in so much character for under $25 is a phenomenal feat. The aromas display an exhaustive array of peppercorn, dark, exotic florals, damson … Read More
3Sixty2 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2019
3Sixty2 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2019 $25 Named after the precious assortment of 362 vines in Sir James Busby’s collection from which he planted New Zealand’s first vineyard back in 1836 at Waitangi, 3Sixty2 is the brainchild of talented young winemaker, Alice Rule. Harvested in the cool of the night, this sauvignon blanc carries her unique … Read More
Saint Clair Pioneer Block 10 Twin Hills Marlborough Chardonnay 2020
Saint Clair Pioneer Block 10 Twin Hills Marlborough Chardonnay 2020 $34 Grown in the deep, clay-based soils of Saint Clair’s Omaka Valley vineyard, this chardonnay has been given an excellent kickstart to life from a superbly sunny, dry vintage and by being shepherded into the bottle by a crack team of winemakers led by Hamish … Read More
Gladstone Vineyard Estate Pinot Gris 2019
Gladstone Vineyard Estate Pinot Gris 2019 $25 Paired with: Braised Fennel with Lemon in Canvas Magazine in the NZ Herald March 12th 2022 The state of the world is all a bit bung, a bit pakaru and more than a tad huckery right now. So tuck yourself away with a few good friends, bake them … Read More
The Flying Winemaker Wairarapa Pinot Noir 2019
The Flying Winemaker Wairarapa Pinot Noir 2019 $29 From winemakers Eddie McDougall and Monty Petrie and their team comes a rhubarb-laced, spice-edged, wild strawberry-stacked pinot noir from their small but perfectly formed vineyard on the Gladstone terraces between Carterton and Martinborough. Soothing textures, easy-like-Sunday-morning tannins and a moreish, meaty note on the finish, makes this … Read More
Crab Farm Hawke’s Bay Rosé 2021
Crab Farm Hawke’s Bay Rosé 2021 $19 If you’re looking for a delicate frilly rosé you’ve come down the wrong cul de sac friend. This style is designed to grip you around the gums and shake you sideways. It’s got some grunty red fruit, spice and herb notes alongside a hint of rhubarb and pepper … Read More
Crab Farm Hawke’s Bay Riesling 2021
Crab Farm Hawke’s Bay Riesling 2021 $21.99 Sometimes all you need is a whipcrack fresh little splash of lime, honeysuckle and green apple to make the day bright again. With a lick of lemonade and the scent of alpine flowers, it’s a great wine to serve super-chilled with a steaming bowl of Pad Thai. Crab … Read More
Trinity Hill Hawke’s Bay Pinot Gris 2021
Paired with: Fennel Pear and Walnut Salad Annabel Langbein in NZ Herald 12.03.2022 Trinity Hill Hawke’s Bay Pinot Gris 2021 $24.99 You know how when you Google a recipe and you click on it and you have to scroll and scroll and scroll until finally you finally get to the ingredients and method and you … Read More