Carrick The Magnetic Organic Central Otago Pinot Noir 2019 $65 ‘The Magnetic’ was a floating gold dredge which operated in the Kawarau River back in the mid-1800s in the height of the regions’ gold rush period – it’s picture is on the back label. Crafted by winemaker Rosie Menzies, from a tiny block of Abel … Read More
Pinot Noir
Butterworth Estate Layline Martinborough Pinot Noir 2020
Butterworth Estate Layline Martinborough Pinot Noir 2020 $35 Masses of fresh cherry, cocoa powder and tamarillo aromas greet the nose and the palate is soaked in classic su bois (forest floor), savoury sensations. Fresh acidity and racy tannins elongate the spicy layers which give this wine real finesse and character. Very nicely made, beautiful drinking … Read More
Māori Point Barrel Reserve Central Otago Pinot Noir Rosè 2021
Māori Point Barrel Reserve Central Otago Pinot Noir Rosè 2021 $39 If you’re looking for a bright, fruity, lightly-styled rosé then pull over, indicate right and do a u-turn because this complex, multi-textural, slightly smoky rosé will take you in a different direction entirely. Winemaker Matt Evans has fashioned this from 100% hand-harvested Pinot Noir grapes … Read More
Te Kano Estate Central Otago Pinot Noir 2019
Te Kano Estate Central Otago Pinot Noir 2019 $49 Paired with: Slow Baked Mushrooms by Annabel Langbein in Canvas Magazine NZ Herald July 16 2022 I’ll be honest. There are some weeks when I’m literally just a slow-baked mushroom away from performing seppuku on myself over the state of things. Yet what soothes my … Read More
99 Rows Te Muna Road Martinborough Pinot Noir 2018
99 Rows Te Muna Road Martinborough Pinot Noir 2018 $28 Grown high up on the Te Muna Terraces, the pinot noir that comes from Julicher Estate has its own personality and huge florality (definitely a word). Gentle tannins are the cushion for its bright cherry, damson plum, raspberry, and redcurrant razziness (another good word). Plus … Read More
Two Rivers Tributary Marlborough Pinot Noir 2021
Two Rivers Tributary Marlborough Pinot Noir 2021 $30 From a tiny but mighty crop sourced from their Brookby Hill vineyard in Marlborough’s southern valleys, this handharvested, wild-fermented (30% whole bunch) pinot was aged in 4500l French oak cuves for 11 months befoe being bottled unfined and unfiltered. In addition to a classic cherry-drenching, this pinot … Read More
27 Seconds North Canterbury Pinot Noir 2020
27 Seconds North Canterbury Pinot Noir 2020 $24.99 Pete and Alanna Chapman named their Waipara-grown wine 27seconds, after a UNICEF statistic estimating that 1.2 million children are sold into slavery annually, breaking down to one child every 27 seconds. Today 100% of their profits are donated to help survivors of human trafficking. Their certified organic … Read More
Lime Rock Kota Central Hawke’s Bay Pinot Noir 2020
Lime Rock Kota Central Hawke’s Bay Pinot Noir 2020 $28 If you thought the oyster shell on the label was large, wait until you see one of these ‘kota’ shells in real life! They’ve got one on display in their tiny cellar door and it is literally as big as this bottle. No joke. The … Read More
Yealands Reserve Marlborough Pinot Noir 2020
Yealands Reserve Marlborough Pinot Noir 2020 $27 Red apple, tamarillo and cherry aromatics all wash through onto the palate of this super-smooth pinot noir. Fresh, youthful yet showing some density and weight, and finely tuned tannins to finish. A ribbon of smoke curls around the core of spice rather nicely. Paired with: Indonesian Style Coconut … Read More
Pyramid Valley Colours Collection North Canterbury Rosé 2021
Pyramid Valley Colours Collection North Canterbury Rosé 2021 $39.99 Crafted from some of the oldest, organically, biodynamically-grown pinot noir vines in New Zealand, this rosé comes from their growers in Waipara, North Canterbury, and the image on the label is of mallow flower, a plant endemic in Pyramid’s vineyards and gardens. I love how delicately … Read More