Wine: Walnut Block 2013 Sauvignon Blanc Awarded: Elite Bronze (2014) Region: Marlborough Notes: www.walnutblockwines.co.nz/ Notes: Beautiful, zesty Sauvignon with all of the notes expected from this premium Sav region. A sweet citrus nose, with aroma’s of passion fruit, lime, and peach. Sweet tropical and citrus fruit flavours, balanced against savoury green capsicum nuances for a Read more…
Wine: Urlar 2013 Pinot Gris Awarded: Silver (2014) Region: Wairarapa Notes: A rich, fruity Wairapa Pinot Gris. 100% barrel fermented in old French Oak, which gives the wine a great nutty, buttery taste, adding complexity both to the aroma, and taste. The palate balances these nutty nuances against apricot, rock melon, white peach, with Read more…
Wine: Naked Vine Wine Mt Patriarch 2013 Sauvignon Blanc Awarded: Silver (2014) Region: Marlborough Notes: A zesty summer Sauvignion Blanc, taking a Silver medal at the first Organic Wine Awards. Aroma’s of sweet lime, fresh cut herbs, and a flint minerality. Dry to the taste, yet refreshing, with crisp citrus acidity balanced against sweet Read more…
Wine: The Darling 2012 Chardonnay Awarded: Gold (2014) and Wine of the Show (2014) Region: Marlborough Website: thedarlingwines.com Notes: 2014’s “Wine of the Show” (highest awarded wine), will not disappoint. The nose discovers beautiful buttery, nutty notes juxtaposed against a subtle citrus fruit backdrop. The taste is rich and buttery (thanks to the malolactic fermentation) which Read more…
Wine: Turanga Creek Le Pur 2011 Pinot Gris Awarded: Gold (2014) Region: Auckland Notes: Wonderful sweet aroma’s of rock melon and pear. A great twist on a traditional Pinot Gris to taste, with hints of honeycomb set against a crisp citrus background, to form a complex, yet well balanced sophisticated wine. Awarded a gold Read more…
Wine: Loveblock 2013 Organic Sauvignion Blanc Awarded: Elite Gold (2014) Region: Marlborough Website: http://loveblockwine.com/ Notes: A new focus project from acclaimed winemakers Erica and Kim Crawford, has landed an Elite Gold at the inaugural NZ Organic Wine Awards, which translates roughly to ‘grab it whilst you can!’ . This Sauvignion Blanc has a wonderful Read more…
Wine: The Darling Organic Sauvignon Blanc 2013 Awarded: Elite Bronze (2014) Region: Marlborough Notes: An intense, punchy, appealing aroma of tropical fruits, herbs and flora. This exceptionally well balanced wine combines flavours of early season stone-fruit, refined citrus and hints of tropical fruit. A 10% parcel which has been barrel fermented adds to the wines Read more…
Wine: Giesen Organic Sauvignon Blanc 2013 Awarded: Elite Silver (2014) Region: Marlborough Notes: A bold step into organic production from one of Marlborough’s well established, and prolific exporters. Restrained Grapefruit, lemongrass and cut-grass, for a well balanced, elegant wine. Perfect for 2014/15 drinking.
Wine: Richmond Plains Blue Moon Sauvignon Blanc 2012 Awarded: Elite Bronze (2014) Region: Nelson Notes: An elegant medium bodied, fantastically balanced oaked Sauvignon Blanc. Blending traditional Sauvignon character such as lemon, gooseberry and stonefruit against the buttery oak backdrop to create a sophisticated, balanced wine, whilst retaining enough complexity to keep you curious. Drinking Read more…
Wine: Wairau River ‘Reserve’ Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2012 Awarded: Elite Silver (2014) Region: Marlborough Notes: A stunning Sauvignon, with something to please everybody. Plenty of aroma’s and tastes to be expected from a Marlborough Sauvignon, such as grapefruit, lime and green capsicum. But also more complex aroma’s and taste, such as cut grass, fresh Read more…