Richmond Plains Blue Moon Sauvignon Blanc 2014
Wine: Richmond Plains Blue Moon Sauvignon Blanc 2014 Awarded: Gold (2015) Region: Nelson Website: www.organicwines.co.nz Notes: A stunning wine, once again receiving a gold at the 2015 NZ Organic Wine Awards. 10% fermented in Oak barrels which reduces acidity found in Sauvignon Blanc and increase complexity. The aroma contains sweet and savoury nuances, including rock melon, citrus and herbaceous […]
Urlar Select Parcels Sauvignon Blanc 2013
Wine: Urlar Select Parcels Sauvignon Blanc 2013 Awarded: Gold (2015) Region: Wairarapa Website: http://www.urlar.co.nz/ Notes: A wonderful example of a mature look at Sauvignon Blanc. Fermented in french oak barriques for 8 months has given this wine huge depth and layers of complexity seldom found in this varietal. Herbaceous and mineral nuances in the aroma with hints of […]
Terrace Edge Pinot Gris 2014
Wine: Terrace Edge Pinot Gris 2014 Awarded: Gold (2015) Region: Waipara Valley Website: http://terraceedge.co.nz/ Notes: A beautiful example of a fruit filled Waipara Pinot Gris. The aroma is full of summer stonefruits such as apricot, yellow peach and nectarine. These aroma’s further presenting in the palate- combined with a subtle honey-like sweetness and added complexity from the barrel […]
Odyssey Sauvignon Blanc 2014
Wine: Odyssey Sauvignon Blanc 2014 Awarded: Gold (2015) Region: Marlborough Website: http://www.odysseywines.co.nz/ Notes: A vibrant, lively wine typical of the hugely successful Marlborough brand of Sauvignon. Plenty of tropical fruits, passionfruit and lime on the nose with these nuances coming through strongly in the flavour. Complexity builds with layers of fruit, minerality and just a hint of savoury green […]
Urlar Select Parcels Gladstone Pinot Noir 2013
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 cinnamon plums. The minerality shines […]
Huia Gewurztraminer 2014
Wine: Huia Gewurztraminer 2014 Awarded: Gold (2015) Region: Marlborough Website: http://www.huia.net.nz/ Notes: A powerful nose of rose petal and tropical aroma’s of lychee and mango. A well formed and complex palate, dry to medium, with flavours of apricot, mango, rosewater and notes of ginger with just a hint of minerality coming through. A long, pleasant tropical finish- drinking well now or over […]
Muddy Water Hare’s Breath Pinot Noir 2012
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 well balanced and intricately structured […]