Redmetal Vineyards Bridge Pa Syrah 2024 $25 2024 was a stormer of a year for Syrah in Hawke’s Bay, and in the little patch of iron-rich, red gravel soils where Grand Edmonds grows his grapes, they thrive under the Bridge Pa sun. Scented with blackcurrant, red cherry, plush plum and gentle peppercorn complexity, it’s an … Read More
Palliser Estate The Griffin Martinborough Methode Traditionnelle 2021
Palliser Estate The Griffin Martinborough Methode Traditionnelle 2021 $55 One of New Zealand’s aristocrat examples, this classic blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay boasts stylish lemon shortbread aromatics, rising dough and spongecake characters combined with crushed cashew and crisp apple complexity. Crisp, zesty-fresh, yet showing richness and generosity and deliciously yeasty ribbons of flavour from … Read More
Palliser Estate Martinborough Pinot Gris 2024
Palliser Estate Martinborough Pinot Gris 2024 $32 More of this style of gris plis! I love the lift of baked quince, poached pear, whipped clover honey and soft spices on the nose. I’m also pleasantly obsessed with how rich, creamy, and textural it is. Roast peach and soft white pepper hints collide with plump, baked … Read More
Palliser Estate Martinborough Pinot Noir 2023
Palliser Estate Martinborough Pinot Noir 2023 $60 Softly savoury and showing lifted aromatics where florals and exotic spices collide with freshly turned earth, seasoned leather and baked rhubarb, it’s a plush, gently textured example. The mouthfeel is soothing, beautifully balanced and warming, while the tannins are soft and powdery-fine. Palliser Estate
Red Hut Central Otago Pinot Noir 2024
Red Hut Central Otago Pinot Noir 2024 $35.99 Winemaker Corey Ryan has used a nifty blend of five Pinot clones from a single vineyard site in the sub-region of Lowburn to create this shiny-new and snappy fresh style. Garnet-hued and stacked with classic redcurrant, dried thyme, rhubarb and wild cherry notes on the nose and … Read More
Red Hut Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay 2024
Red Hut Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay 2024 $35.99 Grown in the Roys Hill subregion, this Corey Ryan-crafted Chardonnay roars with creamy roast nectarine and crushed cashew characters on the nose and palate. Gentle and juicy and laced with soft, toasty, gently caramelised oak to finish. Plush and pillowy to drink. Red Hut
Palliser Estate Martinborough Sauvignon Blanc 2024
Palliser Estate Martinborough Sauvignon Blanc 2024 $30 Winemaker Guy McMaster and his team have crafted a deliciously floral, basil- and lemongrass-laced style that’s both softly citrusy and shows depth and grassy creaminess on the nose and palate. Fresh rockmelon, green apple and lemonade notes to finish. Palliser Estate
Carrick Organic Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2021
Carrick Organic Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2021 $45 Maturing beautifully and leaning toward a combo of red berry and Earl Grey tea, wild cherry, dark plum, cocoa, dark cherry and exotic spiced notes on the nose and palate. Softly styled, savoury and juicy, the textures are succulent and finish with sandy, emery-like tannins. Very nicely structured … Read More
Chateau Pradeau Mazeau Grand Reserve Bordeaux Supérieur 2023
Chateau Pradeau Mazeau Grand Reserve Bordeaux Supérieur 2023 $29.99 This blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot from the team at Ch. Toutigeac has a deep garnet hue and roars with dark fruits, blueberry, blackcurrant, blackberry alongside bay and tobacco tones. The palate shows scorched cedar, dark cocoa, vanilla smoke notes and the finish … Read More
Bodegas Borsao Tocado Garnacha 2022
Bodegas Borsao Tocado Garnacha 2022 $14 An ultra-ripe blend of Grenache, Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon that has a spicy-sweet backbone, warm, plush tannins and strong, floral undertones. It’s dangerously easy to drink. Widely available online