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: Konrad Wines 2013 Sauvignon Blanc Awarded: Bronze (2014) Region: Marlborough Website: www.konradwines.co.nz Notes: The 2013 Konrad Sauvignon Blanc is an example of the depth of the variety evolving in the Marlborough region. Full of punchy characteristic grapefruit, passion-fruit and gooseberry notes, whilst also introducing tropical flavours such as mango with a hints of spice 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…
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: 2013 Petit Clos Sauvignon Blanc by Clos Henri Awarded: Bronze (2014) Region: Marlborough Notes: www.clos-henri.com/ Notes: Fantastic vibrant Sauvignon with luscious lemon and lime notes, hint of grapefruit and a flint like minerality alongside herbaceous nuances. Well balanced acidity, leading to a long, sustained citrus finish. Drinking best now, or through to Read more…
Wine: Villa Maria Cellar Selection Organic 2013 Sauvignon Blanc Awarded: Elite Silver (2014) Region: Marlborough Notes: Further proving Villa Maria’s commitment to environmentally respectful wine making, Villa Maria have extended their organic range to Cellar selection Sauvignon for 2013. An intense, punchy aroma or lime, cut grass, and summer berries. Tangy passion fruit, Read more…
Wine: Loveblock Bone Dry Riesling 2011 Awarded: Silver (2014) Region: Marlborough Website: http://loveblockwine.com/ Notes: Dry and tangy, the Loveblock 2011 Dry Riesling delivers crisp citrus aroma, with a restrained honeycomb like sweetness, a fine minerality and light spice notes. Drinking well now, but will start to unfold if cellared over the next 5-8 years.
Wine: Quartz Reef Methode Traditionnelle NV L2012 Awarded: Gold (2014) Region: Central Otago Website: http://www.quartzreef.co.nz/ Notes: A Methode from a biodynamic certified vineyard is a rare find, which based on the results of the NV L2012 is a great shame. 58% Pinot Noir, and 42% Chardonnay this Methode would hold its own with those Read more…