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2011 HERRINGBONE HILLS Sauvignon
Marlborough South Island New Zealand
Lively juicy, expressive, citrus-dominated Sauvignon which offers great value at this level, with a good rounded feel in the mouth and attractive zesty finish.
Marlborough South Island New Zealand
Lively juicy, expressive, citrus-dominated Sauvignon which offers great value at this level, with a good rounded feel in the mouth and attractive zesty finish.
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2009 GLADSTONE VINEYARD Sauvignon
Wairarapa North Island New Zealand
An exuberant and fruity Sauvignon, from Gladstone's Wairarapa vineyards, packed with herbaceous, tropical fruit and zesty character, and yet still quite restrained compared to many.
Wairarapa North Island New Zealand
An exuberant and fruity Sauvignon, from Gladstone's Wairarapa vineyards, packed with herbaceous, tropical fruit and zesty character, and yet still quite restrained compared to many.
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2009 &CO Sauvignon Blanc
Hawkes Bay North Island New Zealand
As wine maker Gabrielle Simmers put it when she came to see us, she just wants to make her vineyard famous. The vineyard, opposite the famous Te Mata 'Coleraine' block, is a fabulous north-facing slope, producing a wonderfully full-flavoured Sauvignon with complex aromatics as well as a deeply satisfying texture and length. This is a true vineyard wine and definitely not just another NZ Sauvignon. The quirky presentation in clear glass champagne bottle... (more info)
Hawkes Bay North Island New Zealand
As wine maker Gabrielle Simmers put it when she came to see us, she just wants to make her vineyard famous. The vineyard, opposite the famous Te Mata 'Coleraine' block, is a fabulous north-facing slope, producing a wonderfully full-flavoured Sauvignon with complex aromatics as well as a deeply satisfying texture and length. This is a true vineyard wine and definitely not just another NZ Sauvignon. The quirky presentation in clear glass champagne bottle... (more info)
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2009 BLACK ESTATE Riesling
Waipara South Island New Zealand
The Riesling grapes are sourced from a neighbouring vineyard with similar clay and limestone rich soils. Ripe and dense with lovely minerality giving a crisp finish.
Waipara South Island New Zealand
The Riesling grapes are sourced from a neighbouring vineyard with similar clay and limestone rich soils. Ripe and dense with lovely minerality giving a crisp finish.
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2010 BLACK ESTATE Riesling
Waipara South Island New Zealand
For us this is a step up on the 2009, and particularly welcome for its complete dryness, so that the softly grapefruity tang and juiciness is both refreshing on its own and an easy food match.
Waipara South Island New Zealand
For us this is a step up on the 2009, and particularly welcome for its complete dryness, so that the softly grapefruity tang and juiciness is both refreshing on its own and an easy food match.
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2011 RIPPON Sauvignon Blanc
Central Otago South Island New Zealand
What sets this wine apart from the ever increasing number of Sauvignons is the fabulous balance of ripeness, texture and minerality. 40% of the blend was fermented in old French barrels, not for the oak, but for the form of the vessel itself. We think that this is quite the best vintage of Nick's Sauvignon that we have tasted. It is a mindblowing Sauvignon with fabulous fruit and awesome length, which is more in line with a Chablis than a tropical... (more info)
Central Otago South Island New Zealand
What sets this wine apart from the ever increasing number of Sauvignons is the fabulous balance of ripeness, texture and minerality. 40% of the blend was fermented in old French barrels, not for the oak, but for the form of the vessel itself. We think that this is quite the best vintage of Nick's Sauvignon that we have tasted. It is a mindblowing Sauvignon with fabulous fruit and awesome length, which is more in line with a Chablis than a tropical... (more info)
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2008 GIMBLETT ROAD Chardonnay Trinity Hill
Hawkes Bay North Island New Zealand
Richly textured Chardonnay with some fairly obvious oak, but not so much that you would say it is oaky.
Hawkes Bay North Island New Zealand
Richly textured Chardonnay with some fairly obvious oak, but not so much that you would say it is oaky.
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2011 RIPPON Gewurztraminer
Central Otago South Island New Zealand
A delicious Gewurztraminer that does not rely upon sweetness, but wonderful definition and minerality. Given a slow, whole bunch pressing the wine undergoes extended lees contact giving depth of flavour and texture.
Central Otago South Island New Zealand
A delicious Gewurztraminer that does not rely upon sweetness, but wonderful definition and minerality. Given a slow, whole bunch pressing the wine undergoes extended lees contact giving depth of flavour and texture.
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2010 RIPPON Riesling
Central Otago South Island New Zealand
The fruit is from Rippon's mature vines, whose root hairs have invaded the schist rock below. Lurking towards the end of the first mouthful is substantial phenolic power and it soon starts to take charge of the wine... and give it its sense of place. You will never again say that you don't like Riesling!
Central Otago South Island New Zealand
The fruit is from Rippon's mature vines, whose root hairs have invaded the schist rock below. Lurking towards the end of the first mouthful is substantial phenolic power and it soon starts to take charge of the wine... and give it its sense of place. You will never again say that you don't like Riesling!
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2011 CLOUDY BAY Sauvignon
Marlborough South Island New Zealand
As exuberant as ever, this is a real can of tropical fruit juice, with notes of sweet lychees, pineapple, mango and citrus. Appeals to many, but not all.
Marlborough South Island New Zealand
As exuberant as ever, this is a real can of tropical fruit juice, with notes of sweet lychees, pineapple, mango and citrus. Appeals to many, but not all.