Te Mania Nelson Riesling 2021 $22 Wow – hows the grapefruity intensity of this wine?? It’s so chock full of citrus, there’s a lime and mandarin overload, stacks of acidity and gum tingling length of flavour. Good value for money. Te Mania
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Astrolabe Marlborough Pinot Noir 2018
Astrolabe Marlborough Pinot Noir 2018 $25 Astrolabe’s owner and winemaker Simon Waghorn once had the ambition to be a seaweed scientist. I know. Just think, if he’d pursued a life aquatic, we’d never have pinot noir like this. It’s ok, I’ll give you a second to compose yourself. This 2018 vintage shows exotic aromatics, ripe … Read More
Astrolabe Wairau Valley Marlborough Pinot Noir 2016
Astrolabe Wairau Valley Marlborough Pinot Noir 2016 $22 Six years on from harvest this pinot is moving into the baked berry spectrum, dried tamarillo, redcurrant and rooibos tea on the nose and palate combine with layers of spice and smoked cherry characters on the palate. The tannins are softly chewy and prickle nicely under the … Read More
Astrolabe Wrekin Marlborough Pinot Noir 2019
Astrolabe Wrekin Marlborough Pinot Noir 2019 $65 Aromatically this dark, glossy, pinot noir has a huge lift of red apple and cherry blossom right up front while on the palate it roars with fresh tamarillo, rhubarb and layers of earthy, black tea and soft, savoury meaty notes on the palate. It shows really prominent tannins … Read More
Crab Farm Hawke’s Bay Pinotage 2019
Crab Farm Hawke’s Bay Pinotage 2019 $35 Pinotage is a really rare red style in New Zealand and over the years they’ve been a bit of a mixed bag – but strap yourself in because Crab Farm has crafted a very juicy, very drinkable and totally delightful example. Buckets of vanilla and spice on the … Read More
Zephyr MKIII Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2020
Zephyr MKIII Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2020 $32 Wow! Forget what you thought you knew about sauvignon blanc because winemaking wunderkind Ben Glover has somehow smashed together soft, creamy passionfruit curd, lemonade, fennel and feijoa to create a gently smoky, plush, tropically tasty thing that’s incredibly food-friendly. It’s a juicy, citrus-soaked and herb-edged sauvignon that’s fattened … Read More
Crab Farm Hawke’s Bay Gewürztraminer 2020
Crab Farm Hawke’s Bay Gewürztraminer 2020 $22 Lifted aromatics of ginger, lychee, musky notes and nutmeg-sprinkled quince literally leap out of the glass and blend with fresh apple and peach on the palate. Classically styled, refreshing, spicy and needs a good 45-minute chill before serving. Crab Farm
No.1 Family Estate No.1 Reserve Blanc de Blancs Marlborough Methode Traditionelle NV
No.1 Family Estate No.1 Reserve Blanc de Blancs Marlborough Methode Traditionelle NV $96 Sublimely elegant, this 100% chardonnay-derived delight exhibits subtle lemon brioche, apple shortcake and creamy cashew characters on the nose and it washes cleansing citrus and biscuity textures across the palate alongside pinprick-delicate bubbles and bright acidity. It’s incredibly well structured and finely … Read More
Astrolabe Sleepers Vineyard Kekerengu Coast Pinot Noir 2019
Astrolabe Sleepers Vineyard Kekerengu Coast Pinot Noir 2019 $50 Grown on coastal, limestone-laden soils 50mins drive south of Blenheim, this pinot noir treads softly on the palate yet is underpinned with exotic, savoury spices, baked tamarillo and wild raspberry notes from woah to go. Paired with: Roasted Eggplant with Spiced Lamb and Harissa dish … Read More
Rabbit Ranch Bright Eyes Central Otago White Pinot Noir 2021
Rabbit Ranch Bright Eyes Central Otago White Pinot Noir 2021 $22 If you were thinking, based on its pale, apricot colour, that this wine would be a lightweight have another thing coming as soon as they sip. Bold, roaring with white strawberry, nectarine and citrus notes on the nose and palate and finishing with a … Read More