Turanga Creek Le Pur 2011 Pinot Gris
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 medal at the 2014 NZ […]
Loveblock 2013 Organic Sauvignion Blanc
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 purity, both in the taste, […]
The Darling Organic Sauvignon Blanc 2013
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 complexity, to create an overall […]
Richmond Plains Blue Moon Sauvignon Blanc 2012
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 well now, however stone fruit […]
Wairau River ‘Reserve’ Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2012
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 herbs and mineral. Drinking very […]
Woolaston Mahana 2012 Pinot Noir
Wine: Woolaston Mahana 2012 Pinot Noir Awarded: Elite Silver (2014) Region: Nelson Notes: A fantastic, full bodied, powerhouse of a Pinot Noir. 25% aged in new French oak for 18 months. Layered aroma’s of spiced plum, ripe currants and smooth oak. Presenting the palate with complex, yet well balanced flavours of dark ripe black cherry, smooth grain to […]
Villa Maria 2013 Single Vineyard Templar Sauvignon Blanc
Wine: Villa Maria 2013 Single Vineyard Templar Sauvignon Blanc Awarded: Elite Gold (2014) Region: Marlborough Notes: It’s fantastic to see one of NZ’s wine giants making meaningful investments into organic wine making. The 2013 Templar Sauvignon provides Villa Maria with the pay-off for these efforts. A fantastic crisp Sav, which meets and exceeds all traditional Sauvignon expectations. Strong […]