Obsidian Waiheke Island Vitreous 2015

September 5, 2018By Yvonne

Obsidian Waiheke Island Vitreous 2015 $31.50 A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec, this is how classic Bordeaux-style reds are composed.  Aromatically this wine is mindblowingly elegant and hearty at the same time.  I love the lithe, slippery texture, peppery mid-palate and marathon-like length of flavour. Gorgeous.

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May 14, 2018By Yvonne

Hosted by Geoff KellyTHE 2000 VINTAGE IN BORDEAUX,  HAWKES BAY … AND NEARBY … Date:  Friday 15 June,  2018,  6:30pm start Place:  Kidnappers Cliffs Room,  Te Awa Winery,  2375 State Highway 50 Cost:  $85 per person Bookings:  www.fawc.co.nz Limit:  19-only places Contact person at Te Awa Winery:  Lisa Chambers,  mobile 027 910 0019,  email: lisac@teawa.com Booking Conditions / Waiting-LIst:  There are no refunds … Read More

Obsidian Reserve Waiheke Island Chardonnay 2017 $48 (5 stars)

May 6, 2018By Yvonne

The stylish, chablis-like elegance of this wine made it an absolute showstopper for me.  I love the purity of fruit, intense citrus and minerality on the mid-palate, its peachy backbone and the dusting of subtle nutty notes on the finish.  It’s a beautifully balanced example that will leave you shaking your head in a state … Read More

Dunleavy The Grafter Waiheke Island Syrah 2014 $45.90 (4.5 stars)

March 30, 2017By Yvonne

Brothers Paul, John and Mike Dunleavy are at the helm of the company alongside their father Terry Dunleavy MBE – this family have championed island syrah since the get-go. If there was a ‘Waiheke’s Got Talent’ contest, I’d DEFINITELY text in my vote for syrah. Aged for 12 months in smoky French oak, this syrah … Read More