Richmond Plains Supernova Nelson Sparkling Rosé 2022

January 20, 2023By Yvonne

Richmond Plains Supernova Organic Nelson Sparkling Rose 2022 $25.99 Just like its namesake, this new sparkling wine from one of New Zealand’s pioneering organic wineries delivers an explosion of bright berries, redcurrant, tropical tones and nectarine niceness on both the nose and palate.  It’s plump, plush, silky, creamy and super-succulent to sip no matter the … Read More

Richmond Plains Organic Nelson Sauvignon Blanc 2021

August 11, 2022By Yvonne

Richmond Plains Organic Nelson Sauvignon Blanc 2021 $22 I’m loving that this sauvignon is subtle and softly herbaceous on the nose (tomato leaf and basil anyone?) and gently zesty on the palate rather than punching you in the face with those boring, blousy-sweet passionfruit and lemonade layers that many commercial examples flout. I’m now also … Read More

Richmond Plains Nelson Blanc de Noir 2021

July 29, 2022By Yvonne

Richmond Plains Nelson Blanc de Noir 2021 $25.99 Crafted from certified organic pinot noir grapes, this blanc de noir (white from dark) wine has an incredibly attractive aroma of citrus blossom, white strawberry and soft almond notes alongside a zesty, deeply complex apple and pear-packed palate. Hand-picked and gently whole-bunch pressed to minimise any colour … Read More

Richmond Plains Organic Nelson Sauvignon Blanc 2017

August 31, 2018By Yvonne

Richmond Plains Organic Nelson Sauvignon Blanc 2017 $22 Grown in the gloriously weedy, certified organic vineyard owned and lovingly tended by Lars and Sam Jensen, the Richmond Plains sauvignon is nothing short of a Nelson icon. Aromatically it sings with lemon blossom, red capsicum, sugar snap pea and lime notes.  Racy acidity, boatloads of florals … Read More

Richmond Plains Nelson Sauvignon Blanc 2015

January 11, 2016By Yvonne

Richmond Plains Nelson Sauvignon Blanc 2015 $21 ★★★★ Fact: Richmond Plains produced New Zealand’s first sauvignon blanc from fully-certified organic and biodynamic grapes years ago, and they’re still doing excellent work.  Floral and forward, it’s stacked with peach and passionfruit, tangy citrus and even a squeak of feijoa makes it in there.  It’s a sauvignon … Read More

Richmond Plains Blue Moon Sauvignon Blanc 2014

June 12, 2015By Yvonne

Richmond Plains Blue Moon Sauvignon Blanc 2014 $24 ★★★★★ This is a fully-certified organic, biodynamic Sauvignon from Nelson that’s been fermented cool and long over 10 months in 300 L French hogshead barrels by winemaker Steve Gill. It has exotic aromas of lemongrass, fresh fig, soft citrus and almond meal. The acidity is lifted, zesty … Read More

Richmond Plains Nelson Chardonnay 2014

June 12, 2015By Yvonne

Richmond Plains Nelson Chardonnay 2014 $25 ★★★½ The team at Richmond Plains has been quietly bottling rather lovely, fully certified organic, biodynamically produced wines for ages – and this is a darn drinkable example. Expect apple, peach stone and citrus flavours followed by a dry, mineral-rich, palate-cleansing finish.  www.organicwines.co.nz

Richmond Plains Nelson Chardonnay 2011

November 7, 2012By Yvonne

Richmond Plains Nelson Chardonnay 2011 $19 ★★★½ This smells like a peach cupcake with grapefruit icing, it’s seriously tangy and tropical with lovely concentration and a seam of toasty oak to wrap up the finish.  Delicious with pan-seared scallops topped with toasted almonds. www.richmondplains.co.nz