Obliix Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023 $23 Fact: when people find out you like wine, they’ll ask what your favourite wines are, and when this happens to me, I can never think of the name of any wine I’ve sipped in my entire life. But this new sauvignon by Sir George Fistonich is stamped in my … Read More
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Čuvar Iris Collection Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023
Čuvar Iris Collection Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023 $26 Deep in the Awatere Valley there’s a vineyard called Ballochdale, located at the lofty heights of 300m above sea level. It’s a special spot where sauvignon blanc grapes thrive and produce bright, lemony-fresh, penetrating wines with melon, bruised basil and green capsicum complexity. It’s a style championed … Read More
Zephyr Organic Marlborough Pinot Noir 2021
Zephyr Organic Marlborough Pinot Noir 2021 $32 1985 was the year of grand ideas and great discoveries. The Nintendo console was invented, Guns ‘N Roses and Crowded House were formed, they found the wreck of the Titanic and they also found a huge hole in the Ozone layer. It was also when third-generation Marlborough farmers, … Read More
Zephyr Organic Marlborough Chardonnay 2022
Zephyr Organic Marlborough Chardonnay 2022 $32 I’m loving the smorgasbord of aromas that leap nostrilward from the glass whenever I pour this new chardonnay from winemaker Ben Glover. Butter and spice-drizzled popcorn sprinkled atop grapefruit and peach sorbet and served inside an oak bowl. And all that good stuff saturates through to the palate and … Read More
Whitehaven Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023
Whitehaven Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023 $23 A classically punchy sauvignon from one of Marlborough’s much-loved producers. Founded in 1994 by Greg and Sue White, Whitehaven is known for its ability to turn out sauvignon with flavour intensity and personality year after year. Crunchy lemon and lime layers wrap around passionfruit, jalapeno and bruised basil to … Read More
Jules Taylor Marlborough Grüner Veltliner 2023
Jules Taylor Marlborough Grüner Veltliner 2023 $24 Paired with: Figs, Endive & Hazelnuts in the NZ Herald Canvas Magazine Sat March 2 2024 The combination of subtle sweetness of ripe, juicy figs, moreishly toasty hazelnuts and the crispy, bitter, crunch of the endive leaves is all sorts of excellence in the mouth, but take a … Read More
Whitehaven Block 11 Barrel Fermented Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2022
Whitehaven Block 11 Barrel Fermented Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2022 $32 How excellent that the team at Whitehaven have chosen to launch their new Single Vineyard series with the release of a shiny new barrel-fermented sauvignon blanc. Fruit from their Paul’s Road vineyard has been wild fermented and aged for 13 months in old French Oak … Read More
Riverby Estate Marlborough Chardonnay 2021
Riverby Estate Marlborough Chardonnay 2021 $28 Deeply golden in the glass and groaning with toasty, roasty, peachy goodness in the glass. Classic baked apple, grilled citrus and stonefruit notes wash across the nose and palate, hints of pineapple wrap around a core of caramelised oak to create a super-fresh impression. Bright, energetic and a joy … Read More
Zephyr Organic Marlborough Riesling 2022
Zephyr Organic Marlborough Riesling 2022 $28 Ben Glover, winemaker at Zephyr, has an unslakeable thirst for great riesling, which is why he pours his heart and soul into every bottle he makes. He also pours buckets of pixie dust and secret magic and sparkly starlight in there as well. The result is a classically dry … Read More
Smith and Sheth Cru Wairau Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2022
Smith and Sheth Cru Wairau Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2022 $30 Deeply complex aromas of jalapeno, bruised basil, lemongrass, fresh sweat and preserved lemon lead to a palate holding a creamy, peachy, soothing character, homemade lemonade and soft nettle notes. Serve chilled to highlight the florals. Smith & Sheth