Wine: Soderberg Homeblock 2012 Pinot Noir Awarded: Elite Bronze (2014) Region: Marlborough Website: http://soderbergwines.co.nz/ Notes: A superbly elegant example of Blenhiem Pinot Noir. Ripe cherry, and dark raspberry flavours shine through, set against a smoke/toast oak. Herbaceous hints of oregano, and olives unfold, along with floral nuances. Fine grain tannins. A small production vineyard ensures a Read more…
Wine: Richmond Plains Pinot Noir 2013 Awarded: Silver (2014) Region: Nelson Notes: A bright, medium bodied Pinot Noir. Ripe cherry, raspberry and strawberry in aroma, and on the palate. Savoury notes in the form of mushroom and hints of herb create depth and complexity. Velvety fine grain tannins, and a long, sweet, ripe Read more…
Wine: Woolaston Mahana 2012 Pinot Noir Awarded: Elite Silver (2014) Region: Nelson Notes: A fantastic, full bodied, powerhouse of a Pinot Noir. 25% aged in new French oak for 18 months. Layered aroma’s of spiced plum, ripe currants and smooth oak. Presenting the palate with complex, yet well balanced flavours of dark ripe Read more…
Wine: Fancrest 2009 Pinot Noir Awarded: Elite Gold (2014) Region: Waipara Valley, North Canterbury Notes: Fancrest held back a chunk of the 2009 vintage, which is now paying huge dividends. Taking an elite gold in the first ‘NZ Organic Wine Awards’ this well balanced medium bodied Pinot Noir makes a big Read more…