Whitehaven Marlborough Pinot Noir 2018 $35 Whenever the folk at Whitehaven release a new vintage pinot noir I’m all over it like an Augustine kimono. Handpicked fruit from a blend of Southern Valley’s and Awatere Valley vineyards has been put to excellent use in a pinot noir oozing cherry and raspberry and lithe, leather-licked layers … Read More
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Giesen The Fuder Series Clayvin Marlborough Chardonnay 2016
Giesen The Fuder Series Clayvin Marlborough Chardonnay 2016 $55 I didn’t have to even put this superstar chardonnay in my mouth to know that it was going to be one of the greatest chardonnay experiences I’d ever have. The aromas that erupted from the glass were a swoon-inducing smorgasbord of smoky, grilled grapefruit and stonefruits, … Read More
Churton Natural State Marlborough Pinot Noir 2019
Churton Natural State Marlborough Pinot Noir 2019 $27 Certified organic and biodynamically-grown, this pinot noir is a lightly-styled, floral-forward and fruit saturated pinot noir that’s heaving with bright raspberry and strawberry and lashings of dried herb notes. Only in oak for three months, it’s a fresh, lush, aromatic example with smooth, fabulously feral complexity on … Read More
Tiki Estate Waipara Chardonnay 2019
Tiki Estate Waipara Chardonnay 2019 $19.99 Just bottled a couple of weeks ago, this snappy-fresh chardonnay is unfurling its true flavours of white nectarine, a flick of pineapple, white pepper, lemon, smashed almonds and a click of custard on the finish. There’s an attractive seam of creaminess and yet the acidity is ultra-fresh. Nice chardonnay … Read More
Zephyr MKI Marlborough Rosé 2020
Zephyr MKI Marlborough Rosé 2020 $33.99 Hop on the Google machine, type in ‘morganite’, and that, my friend is the colour-twin of this shiny-new, eye-poppingly pretty, certified organic rosé. Crafted by Ben Glover, from pinot noir fruit grown on their Dillons Point property in Marlborough, it’s a deliciously dry, mineral-powered spice-fest of a rosé that … Read More
Zephyr MKIII Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2019
Zephyr MKIII Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2019 $33 If you’re expecting a simple splash of bog-standard, sweet passionfruit, peach and par-for-the-course capsicum, then you’ve cruised into the wrong cul-de-sac, my friend. This wine is yellow diamond-bright and scented with oodles of lemongrassy intensity, layers of lemon and lime, buckets of basil and mountains of minerally, quartzy … Read More
Zephyr Marlborough Chardonnay 2019
Zephyr Marlborough Chardonnay 2019 $31.99 This bright like a yellow diamond 2019 release is one that any chardonnay fan will enjoy I’m sure. That’s because it’s just darn yummy, beautifully balanced, fat and juicy, with a bit of smokiness, ripe grapefruit flavours and buckets of baked nectarine and creamy, crushed almond, characters. There’s a lovely … Read More
O:TU Marlborough Pinot Noir 2013
O:TU Marlborough Pinot Noir 2013 (price tbc) Seven years down the track this Marlborough pinot noir is morphing into the tertiary flavour spectrum, leather, espresso, dried herb and gravy boat notes. Soft, smooth and savoury, it’s still drinking nicely. http://www.otuwine.com
OTU Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2020
OTU Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2020 $18 Aromas of lime, lemon and soft passionfruit and ripe peachy flavours abound in this wine. It’s a lighter-styled, uncomplicated style that will reward any sauvignon fan who’s after a cleansing, quaffable sip. Refreshing tangy and taut. For stockists visit http://www.otuwine.com
OTU Marlborough Pinot Gris 2020
OTU Marlborough Pinot Gris 2020 $18 With the faintest of pink flecks to it, this brilliantly-bright and shiny new gris has soft pear and nashi notes on the nose and they merge with ripe citrus and peachy flavours on the palate. It’s a clean, zesty and ultra-refreshing example that’ll wow the crowds. For stockists near … Read More