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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2020 RIPPON Sauvignon Blanc
South Island New Zealand 13% White
Sauvignon Blanc. Practising Organic, Bio-dynamic
Another stunner from Nick, this is as far from NZ Sauv as you can get, it really does have the sensibilities of a Loire Sauvignon, with a little extra weight. Pure and fresh with notes of gooseberry and papaya, flecked w...(read more)
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2019 RIPPON 'Rippon' Mature Vine Riesling
South Island New Zealand 12% White
Riesling. Practising Organic, Bio-dynamic
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
2020 RIPPON 'Rippon' Mature Vine Riesling
South Island New Zealand White
Riesling. Practising Organic, Bio-dynamic
Lime zest, lemon blossom, white peach, flint and white pepper on the nose. Medium-bodied with sharp, bracing acidity. So vibrant and compact with a mineral backbone. Really minerally, tart and dry on the finish. Better f...(read more)
James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com
2020 RIPPON Gewurztraminer
South Island New Zealand White
Gewurztraminer. Certified Organic, Practising Organic, Bio-dynamic
2020 KUMEU RIVER 'ESTATE' Chardonnay
North Island New Zealand 13.5% White
Chardonnay.
Oak – 100% barrel fermentation in 20% new French oak and 100% malolactic fermentation with 11 months maturation in barrel. The level of oaking in these wines is always very controlled but it sticks out more in the Estate...(read more)
Matthew Jukes www.matthewjukes.com
2019 KUMEU RIVER 'Stables Blend' Chardonnay
North Island New Zealand 14% White
Chardonnay.
This is a blend of two of our oldest vineyards that we thought would be an interesting exercise, particularly in a wonderful vintage like 2019. The Coddington portion from the Stables end of that vineyard shows a bit mor...(read more)
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2019 KUMEU RIVER Chardonnay Hunting Hill
North Island New Zealand White
Chardonnay.
As we tasted through the line-up of these 2019s - the Hunting Hill stood out for its open feel and instant charm, The broad and expansive nose leads to a lively palate. Intense and nicely concentrated - with great acid p...(read more)
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