te Pā Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2011 $19 This debut sauvignon from the MacDonald family is a little cracker. Aromatic green herbs and soft, limey notes are punctured by passionfruit and followed by grassy, tangy tropical fruit and lingering minerality on the finish. Fabulous with steamed Cloudy Bay clams. For where to buy email scott@tepawines.com te Pa … Read More
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Amisfield Central Otago Sauvignon Blanc 2011
Amisfield Central Otago Sauvignon Blanc 2011 $25 If you’re thinking sauvignon from these seriously southern climes would be lean and green, think again. Amisfield’s has pungent, ripe, tropical pineapple, lime and passionfruit aromas with basil and peapod notes. It’s vibrant, refreshingly zesty, ultra-tangy and has a lovely, satisfying mouthfeel and superb, clean length of flavour. Great … Read More
Jacob’s Creek Cool Harvest Sauvignon Cabernet 2011
Jacob’s Creek Cool Harvest Sauvignon Cabernet 2011 $17 No I haven’t got the name of the grape back-to-front, this new release is a blend of 70% sauvignon blanc, 25% cabernet sauvignon and a splash of shiraz. It’s a crazy blend, sort of like a rose on steroids meaning its dark crimson, dense, dry, spicy and … Read More
Greywacke Marlborough Riesling 2010
Greywacke Marlborough Riesling 2010 $26 Scented with sweet apricot, apple, kiwi and marshmallow notes, yet in the mouth new layers of white peach, granny smith and nectarine stone unfurl on the tongue. Beautifully balanced and fresh, and definitely one that will reward patient cellaring. www.greywacke.com
Forrest Estate ‘The Doctors’ Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2011
Forrest Estate ‘The Doctors’ 9.5% Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2011 $25 Delicious crushed green herbs, mineral notes and subtle floral aromas lead to a punchy palate bursting with passionfruit, lime and elderflower characters. A satisfying sauvignon with great length of flavour – one of the best examples around. www.forrest.co.nz Forrest ‘The Doctors’ Low Alcohol Marlborough Sauvignon … Read More
Invivo ‘Bella’ Low Calorie Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2011
Invivo ‘Bella’ Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2011 $19 Lovely lemon-lime sorbet aromas and a feijoa and passionfruit kick around the back teeth. 30% less calories and alcohol than their regular version, this wine is juicy, light-bodied but tasty and tropical with good length of flavour. www.invivowines.com
Waimea Low Alcohol Nelson Sauvignon Blanc 2011
Waimea Low Alcohol Nelson Sauvignon Blanc 2011 $22 30% less calories and alcohol than their regular sauvignon blanc, this version is water-white and has attractive passionfruit, preserved lemon and lime aromas. Light, clean and lemony with a refreshing, tangy finish. www.waimeaestates.co.nz
Stoneleigh Latitude Marlborough Pinot Gris 2011
Stoneleigh Latitude Marlborough Pinot Gris 2011 $26 Fresh-cut nashi notes, ginger and elderflower aromas lead to clean, refreshingly sweet pear, quince and honeydew flavours in the mouth. Sourced from Marlborough’s ‘Golden Mile’ this new addition to the Stoneleigh stable is unfussy, straightforward and juicy and sensational with spice-crusted beer can chicken or garlic and chilli … Read More
Villa Maria Private Bin East Coast Viognier 2010
Villa Maria Private Bin East Coast Viognier 2010 $14 Textbook viognier aromatics here – orange oil, apricot and mandarin peel, while in the mouth it’s ripe, rich and boasts a lush, oily finish. It’s an in-your-face style with warming alcohol and good length of flavour – and is a great partner with sweet and sour … Read More
Neudorf Maggie’s Block Nelson Pinot Gris 2011
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