Privat Alella Organic Brut Reserva NV $40 This incredibly fine-tuned cava is crafted organically and with zero sulphites from xarello macabeo, parellada, chardonnay and pinot noir grapes. It boasts a biscuity, lightly floral and slightly chalky perfume, licked with lemon and 15-20 months ageing on its lees (normally cava ages for only about 9 months) … Read More
Lime Rock Central Hawke’s Bay Pinot Gris 2019
Lime Rock Central Hawke’s Bay Pinot Gris 2019 $20 Looking for a dry-style pinot gris that still packs a punch of richness, elegance and all-round excellence? Then you’ve come to the right cul-de-sac friend, because Rosie Butler and Rodger Tynan of Tikokino have created all that in spades. Rich stonefruit notes overlap with classic apple … Read More
O:TU Limited Release Marlborough Pinot Noir 2018
O:TU Limited Release Marlborough Pinot Noir 2018 $35.99 Twelve months in barrel has given this ‘only produced in exceptional years’, hand-harvested, single-vineyard, pinot noir real spice and weight despite its light, mulberry colour. You see, pinot noir is a crazy grape in that even the lightest-looking examples can turn out to absolutely heave with flavour. … Read More
O:TU Limited Release Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2019
O:TU Limited Release Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2019 $23 This sauvignon blanc is an ultra-elegant example, stitched together with citrus and passionfruit, basil and lemongrass layers . The powdery texture in the mid-palate provides a lovely counterweight to the punchy herbaceousness and floral tones. It’s delicious and crunchy-fresh. For stockists in your area email b.magan@otuwines.com
Lime Rock Central Hawke’s Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2015
Lime Rock Central Hawke’s Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2015 $19 (retasted 23.6.2020) At five years old, sauvignon blanc should, according to popular belief, be heading toward the rest home. However this example from Rosie Butler’s vineyard growing in the deep, limestone soils of Tikokino, has loads of life left in it. Lemongrass, basil, peapod and passionfruit … Read More
Taylors Jaraman Clare Valley + Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
Taylors Jaraman Clare Valley + Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 $33 Utilising fruit from both Coonawarra and the Clare Valley has injected banging spices on the nose, yet soothing, soft textures in the mouth. Deeply perfumed with pepper, menthol, bay, plum, cocoa and cherry, then following up with all those elements replicated on the flavour-front, this … Read More
Taylors Jaraman Clare Valley + McLaren Vale Shiraz 2018
Taylors Jaraman Clare Valley + McLaren Vale Shiraz 2018 $33.99 Blending top class fruit from two of South Australia’s greatest wine regions, this shiraz heaves with personality and ‘drink me’ deliciousness. Intensely plummy and edged with cocoa and fruitcake spices, it’s a wine with super-smooth, elastic tannins and a long, satisfying finish. Warming, woolly and … Read More
Cassels Woolston Pale Ale
Cassels Woolston Pale Ale 328mls (24 x $75) This is their classic pale ale brewed on the banks of Christchurch’s Heathcote River in the historic suburb of Woolston. A combo of Motueka and Nelson hops alongside three different malts, has me all a-quiver with every glug. Why? Mainly because it’s just so immediately drinkable, beautifully … Read More
Mills Reef Reserve Marlborough Pinot Noir 2019
Mills Reef Reserve Marlborough Pinot Noir 2019 $24.95 Soft and easy peasy cherry squeezy on the nose and palate, this berry-bolstered pinot noir from of New Zealand’s iconic producers, is super-fresh, saucy, and frisky to sip. There’s a hint of truffle and blueberry around the edges and a wallop of wild berries and a lick … Read More
8 Wired Wilder Peach Barrel-Aged Sour with Peaches
8 Wired Wilder Peach Barrel-Aged Sour with Peaches Paired with Balinese seafood curry Issue 92 dish magazine 2020 There’s so much complexity in this dish, yet with enough chilli to require ripeness, richness and fruit-forwardness enough to create a delicious mouthfeel experience. Grab yourself the 8 Wired Wilder Peach Barrel-Aged Sour with Peaches (6 x … Read More