New Zealand
Who hasn't stuck their nose in a glass of Kiwi Sauvignon Blanc and gone "wow"? It's one of the world's great wine styles - so immediately characterful, so instantly easy to like. So, of course, our range is dominated by Sauvignon Blanc, but they're not all from Marlborough and they're not all the tropical gooseberry cut-grass monsters that we've come to know and love (and, occasionally, get a bit bored of). The cooler climate of New Zealand gives rise to delightful Rieslings; and Kiwi Chardonnays maybe have a little more crisp balance that those from the other side of the Tasman Sea.
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2019 TR Sauvignon Blanc Two Rivers of Marlborough
South Island New Zealand 13% White
Sauvignon Blanc.
Absolutely nothing is left out of this little cracker. When you consider it is the baby brother of the Convergence, it shares so much of that DNA. Brightly tropical aromatics of Papaya, mango and gooseberry. The palate i...(read more)
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2019 KUMEU 'VILLAGE' Chardonnay Kumeu River
North Island New Zealand 13.5% White
Chardonnay. Practicing Organic
Wow. Huge impact of class and depth. This 'opener' from the Brajkovich family is intense and impressive. Good savoury middle with notes of hard cheese at play with quite firm apple bite. Quite tight. Great balance and le...(read more)
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2020 CONVERGENCE Sauvignon Blanc Two Rivers of Marlborough
Marlborough South Island New Zealand 13.5% White
Sauvignon Blanc. Vegetarian, Practicing Organic, Certified Organic, Vegan
Champion Sauvignon Blanc, Gold Medal & 96 points - New World Wine Awards 2020
Gold Medal - New Zealand International Wine Show 2020
Gold Medal - Marlborough Wine Show 2020
2018 ALTITUDE Sauvignon Blanc Two Rivers of Marlborough
South Island New Zealand 13.5% White
Sauvignon Blanc.
As the name may suggest, this is from a higher altitude vineyard in the Southern Valleys area of Marlborough. Hand-picked grapes, barrel fermented in large barrels; aged for 10 months. Whilst still clearly still Kiwi Sau...(read more)
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2019 RIPPON Sauvignon Blanc
South Island New Zealand 13% White
Sauvignon Blanc. Bio-dynamic, Practicing Organic
The Sauvignon Blanc from Rippon has much more in common with the Loire, than it's cousins in Marlborough. Pure, lithesome and understated, it opens with gooseberry, lemon and nectarine. In the mouth the wine is sapid and...(read more)
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2019 KUMEU RIVER 'ESTATE' Chardonnay
North Island New Zealand White
Chardonnay.
2019 was a stellar vintage here in New Zealand's North Island. Tasted directly after the Kumeu Village wine, this is almost flirty in comparison. Much more attractive and effusive on the nose. More texture. Great bright...(read more)
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2019 RIPPON 'Rippon' Mature Vine Riesling
South Island New Zealand 12% White
Riesling. Bio-dynamic, Practicing Organic
Bracing minerals, sliced pears and apples, wet stones and a gently floral edge here. So pure and fresh. The palate has a succulent, powerfully aligned drive of fresh apple and pear flavors with a mouthwateringly fresh st...(read more)
James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com
2019 KUMEU RIVER Chardonnay Ray's Road
Hawkes Bay North Island New Zealand White
Chardonnay.
This is just the second vintage of Rays Road, and it is a delightfully restrained yet energetic Chardonnay. Despite the warm, dry year, it has maintained a taut, citrusy structure, lovely fine acid length and an almost s...(read more)
Rebecca Gibb MW - Vinous.com
2019 KUMEU RIVER Chardonnay Coddington
North Island New Zealand White
Chardonnay.
Firm and serious. Clean lines. A decisive feel. Bright sparks here. Delicious. Much more excitement and more energy than the Hunting Hill which has huge charm, but is broader. The Coddington is deep and layered, just so...(read more)
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2019 FELTON ROAD Block 2 Chardonnay
South Island New Zealand White
Chardonnay.
Rich peach and lemon-curd aromas here, with strong fruit focus, some oak spice and light nougat notes. The palate has a composed, softly fleshy and gently creamy feel with banana and vanilla-laced pear flavors. Super com...(read more)
James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com
2019 FELTON ROAD Block 6 Chardonnay
South Island New Zealand White
Chardonnay.
Felton Road's Block 6 is north-facing, so it receives more sun compared with the east-facing Block 2 Chardonnay. As a result, it's a little more generous in its ripeness and mouthfeel yet remains precise and focused. Thi...(read more)
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