Main Divide Canterbury Merlot Cabernet 2017 $18 If you’re a fan of berries and spice and all things nice, then this ripe and rumpty blend from the talented folk at Pegasus Bay will be right up your cul de sac. Brightly fruited on the nose and edged with a lick of leather and Christmas pudding … Read More
Dog Point Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2018 $28.50 I took my first sip of this wine as I signed up to Amazon Prime and hit ‘play’ on the UK hit program ‘Fleabag’ and I can tell you right now that I can’t think of a more satisfying combination. On the one hand the wine is so … Read More
Alpha Domus Special Reserve ‘The Aviator’ Hawke’s Bay 2016 $69 This is the flagship Bordeaux blend for the Alpha Domus team led by winemaker Barry Riwai, and this vintage is a blend dominated by cabernet sauvignon that’s boosted by cabernet frand, merlot and malbec from the famous, iron-rich, red gravels of the Bridge Pa Triangle … Read More
Mishas Vineyard Dress Circle Central Otago Pinot Gris 2017 $28 This is one of my favourite New Zealand pinot gris styles because it hits that perfect balance between the deliciously dry and mouthfillingly rich. Think a tweak of yuzu, nestled amongst nashi and soft lemony notes on the nose and palate, this Central Otago stunner … Read More
Folium Marlborough Pinot Noir 2016 $30 Winemaker Takaki Okada is one of my favourite artists in the vineyard. Managing his tiny, Brancott Road property entirely organically and completely by hand. His love for pinot noir is palpable, infectious, and the flavours he derives from his fruit are completely unique. Think you know Marlborough pinot noir? … Read More
Jackson Estate Grey Ghost Barrique Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2015 $28 Named after the gigantic old gum tree that grows on Jackson’s Homestead vineyard that apparently makes ghostly noises as the temperature cools down and night settles in. Made by Matt Paterson-Green, this sauvignon is hand harvested, whole-bunch-pressed and then fermented in old, French oak barrels … Read More
McPherson Family Vineyards Jock McPherson Victoria Cabernet Merlot 2017$22.99 Co-founder of McPherson wines back in 1968, Jock McPherson has a hunger, a thirst, a hankering for big, bold Bordeaux blends and this is the team’s tribute to him. Juicy and chock full of bright blackberry, blackcurrant and black cherry flavours abound. The tannins are silky … Read More
McPherson Family Vineyards Andrew McPherson Shiraz 2018 $22.99 This fresh and frisky shiraz has blackcurrant and cherry and wheelbarrow-loads of spice and flavour. Think plum and caramelised oak and robust, peppery characters make this shiraz (named after Andrew McPherson who, together with his brother Jock in 1968) A consumate host and huge shiraz fan, Andrew … Read More
McPherson Family Vineyards The Angus Merlot 2017 $22.99 Great merlot from Australia is something that I don’t get to experience very often (and that’s no fault of anyone- it’s just that I don’t actually ‘see’ them) This merlot from Mcpherson is some next level lovely. Scented with saddle leather and a smorgasbord of spices and … Read More
McPherson Wines Bella Luna Victoria Nero D’Avola 2018 This little piece of Victoria with vavoom, is the perfect introduction to the nero d’avola grape. It’s softly fruited on the nose, sweet fruit saturation, hints of cocoa and clove wash across the palate and the finish is juicy, plush and plump and dangerously easy to drink. … Read More