Wine: Domaine Thomson Surveyor Thomson Pinot Noir 2015Awarded: Riedel Wine of the Show 2019, Champion Pinot Noir & Gold. Region: Central OtagoWebsite: https://www.domainethomsonwines.comRecommended glassware: To maximise the enjoyment of this wine we recommend drinking from Riedel’s Veritas New World Pinot Noir glasses. Notes: Wow. If we could leave this tasting note at wow, Read more…
Wine:Black Estate Netherwood Pinot Noir 2015 Awarded: Champion Pinot Noir & Gold 2018 Region: Waipara, Canterbury. Website: http://blackestate.co.nz/ Notes: The epitome of terroir, french for ‘from the land’, and used to describe the effects a vineyards geography has upon a wine. Black Estate’s winemaking allows such great expression of ‘terroir’, this Read more…
Wine: Quartz Reef Bendigo Estate Pinot Noir 2014 Awarded: Wine of the Show 2016 & Gold (2016) Region: Central Otago Website: http://www.quartzreef.co.nz/ Buy: Click here Notes: The 2017 “Wine of the Show” is the Quartz Reef Bendigo Estate Pinot Noir. Despite the competition being incredibly tight our judges agreed that the Bendigo Read more…
Wine: Babich Family Estates 2014 Headwaters Organic Pinot Noir Awarded: Gold 2016 Region: Marlborough Website: http://www.babichwines.co.nz/ Buy: Click here Notes: From the ever growing selection of organic wines being produced by Babich, the 2014 Headwaters Pinot Noir delivers on all levels. Deep aroma’s of raspberry and ripe cherry, laced with an intense Read more…
Wine: Muddy Water Pinot Noir 2013 Awarded: Gold (2015) Region: Waipara, Canterbury. Website: http://www.muddywater.co.nz/ Notes: Strong, alluring aroma’s of plum, blackberries and floral hints. The palate reveals layers of summer berries, ripe stone-fruit, aromatic nuances, dried apricot (yes, apricot!) and herbaceous tones, ultimately leading to a pleasant sustained dry finish. Highly recommended Read more…
Wine: Urlar Select Parcels Gladstone Pinot Noir 2013 Awarded: Gold (2015) Region: Wairarapa Website: http://www.urlar.co.nz/ Notes: Dark red cherry in colour, this medium bodied Pinot Noir was a stand-out in category. Rich aroma’s of ripe cherry, stone-fruit, hints of cinnamon and mineral nuances. The palate supports the stone-fruit aroma’s with flavours of cherry and Read more…
Wine: Muddy Water Hare’s Breath Pinot Noir 2012 Awarded: Gold and Wine of the Show (2015) Region: Waipara Website: www.muddywater.co.nz/ Notes: An elegant and well structured Canterbury Pinot Noir. Beautiful rich aroma’s of ripe cherry, and dark stone-fruit. Medium bodied with velvety tannins. Earthy to taste, with spice nuances and minerality throughout to create a Read more…
Wine: Naked Vine Wine Mt Patriarch 2012 Pinot Noir Awarded: Gold (2014) Region: Marlborough Website: http://www.wineofnewzealand.co.nz/ Notes: The Naked Vine Wine Mt Patriach 2012 Pinot Noir commands attention with a bold, complexity of aroma’s and flavours. Dark, ripe dorris plum and cherry aroma’s. To taste, sweet notes of cherries, and raspberry balance against a smokey oak Read more…
Wine: Urlar 2011 Pinot Noir Awarded: Bronze (2014) Region: Wairarapa Website: http://www.urlar.co.nz/ Notes: An elegant, restrained Pinot, with aromas of ripe stonefruit and mineral nuances. Blackberry and dark cherry on the palate, balanced against a smokey oak infused with gentle spice. The Urlar 2011 provides a sustained, sweetening fruit finish. Drinks well now, will Read more…
Wine: Sunset Valley 2013 Pinot Noir Reserve Awarded: Bronze (2014) Region: Nelson Website: http://www.sunsetvalleyvineyard.co.nz/ Notes: An elegant, pure Nelson Pinot Noir. Aroma’s and flavours of cherry, ripe raspberry and black plum. Buttery oak notes present themselves courtesy of the full malolatic fermentation, together with smooth velvety tannins, which leads to a long fruity finish. Drinking Read more…