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: 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…