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 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 Read more…
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 Read more…
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 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 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 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 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 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 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% Read more…