Neudorf Moutere Pinot Gris 2011

23 July 2012By Yvonne

Neudorf Moutere Pinot Gris 2011 $30  I love the crushed seashell-like minerality which carries the classic white peach, nashi pear and quince characters across the palate.  It’s a clean, juicy wine with a hint of japonica on the finish which lingers with a tasty, tangy texture.  www.neudorf.co.nz

Neudorf Maggie’s Block Nelson Pinot Gris 2011

14 November 2011By Yvonne

Neudorf Maggie’s Block Nelson Pinot Gris 2011 $26  If you’re a fan of dry Pinot Gris then fret no further.  Perfumed with vibrant, clean pear and quince flavours, this Nelson wine, grown at their Balquhidder vineyard at Brightwater washes over the palate with juicy generosity and leaves a hint of oily texture.  Excellent length of … Read More

17 October 2011 Central Riesling & Pinot Shine at International Show

14 November 2011By Yvonne

Last week, for the first time in history a New Zealand riesling won the London-based International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC) Trophy for Single Vineyard White.  The wine in question was the Two Sisters Vineyard Central Otago Riesling 2007 ($35) and now I’m itching to try it myself.  This is a phenomenal international achievement for … Read More