Cambridge Road Martinborough Pinot Noir 2011 $80 It’s very easy to see why Lance Redgwell put a ring on it and announced at the time of release that this is his finest pinot vintage to date, because seven years on from harvest, it’s absolutely blowing my mind. Sourced from a small 5.5 acre (3 hectare) … Read More
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Mills Reef Reserve Gimblett Gravels Cabernet Merlot 2017
Mills Reef Reserve Gimblett Gravels Cabernet Merlot 2017 $24 Bold, juicy and ready for action, this velvety-smooth red has cocoa, dark cherry, plum and peppery warmth on the palate. It’s fleshy, beautifully textured and fabulous with moussaka. www.millsreef.co.nz
Veuve Laperrière Blanc de Blancs Brut NV
Veuve Laperrière Blanc de Blancs Brut NV $18 If you’re looking for a rich, creamy, cashewy, peachy bubbles with a hint of sweetness and a complete lack of wallet-impact then you’ve come to the right cul de sac. Made entirely from chardonnay (that’s where the peachiness comes from), it’s a grin-inducing, biscuity little sip that … Read More
Invivo Marlborough Pinot Gris 2018
Invivo Marlborough Pinot Gris 2018 $17.99 Shiny and new from the Invivo team, comes this pinot gris packed with fresh-cut pear, nashi and green apple flavours that zing around the palate on a hoverboard of crunchy acidity and spritzy texture. Ultra-fresh and zesty, it’s a little cracker. www.invivostore.com
Lamont Bendigo Central Otago Pinot Noir 2016
Lamont Bendigo Central Otago Pinot Noir 2016 Bendigo is the warmest of all Central Otago’s sub-regions and that results in pinot noir absolutely erupting with ripe berry, cherry and tamarillo-tastic tension in the mouth. It also captures that moody, mysterious sous bois characteristic of truffle, forest floor and tea leaf tannins. So incredibly vibrant, it … Read More
Collaboration Wines Impression Rosé 2018
Collaboration Wines Impression Rosé 2018 $25 Crafted from 100% cabernet franc grapes from winemaker Julz Brogden’s favourite sites around Hawke’s Bay, this rosé is a total standout. I love that it’s dry, snappy and sophisticated and shows amazing length of flavour. So elegant and stylish, yet it also boasts superb body, bodaciousness and texture. Yummo!
Archangel Central Otago Pinot Noir 2014
Archangel Central Otago Pinot Noir 2014 $37 This Pete Bartle-crafted number is definitely on the tamarillo and tea side and a lipsmacking line of spice and a fresh, frisky acidity. Owned by the Zurakowski family, Archangel’s vineyard is located in the tiny sub-region of Queensberry (a 15-minute drive south of Wanaka), and it’s fast becoming … Read More
Obsidian Waiheke Island Vitreous 2015
Obsidian Waiheke Island Vitreous 2015 $31.50 A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec, this is how classic Bordeaux-style reds are composed. Aromatically this wine is mindblowingly elegant and hearty at the same time. I love the lithe, slippery texture, peppery mid-palate and marathon-like length of flavour. Gorgeous.
Peregrine Central Otago Sauvignon Blanc 2018
Peregrine Central Otago Sauvignon Blanc 2018 $27 Brand new from the quite frankly, unfairly talented team at Peregrine, comes this elegantly structured yet rock solid sauvignon blanc that’s stacked with citrus, capsicum, fennel and white pepper on the nose. Prepare your palate for passionfruit, lemon and lime leaf notes. and a super-fresh and frisky finish. Great … Read More
Richmond Plains Organic Nelson Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Richmond Plains Organic Nelson Sauvignon Blanc 2017 $22 Grown in the gloriously weedy, certified organic vineyard owned and lovingly tended by Lars and Sam Jensen, the Richmond Plains sauvignon is nothing short of a Nelson icon. Aromatically it sings with lemon blossom, red capsicum, sugar snap pea and lime notes. Racy acidity, boatloads of florals … Read More