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.
[Read more...]2022 AWATERE RIVER Sauvignon Blanc Louis Vavasour
Marlborough South Island New Zealand 13% White
Sauvignon Blanc.
With distinctive herbaceous aromatics and fresh acidity, the palate shows stonefruit, passionfruit and citrus with a hint of minerality.
Winemaker's notes2023 CONVERGENCE Sauvignon Blanc Two Rivers of Marlborough
Marlborough South Island New Zealand 13% White
Sauvignon Blanc. Vegan, Vegetarian
2021 RIPPON Sauvignon Blanc
South Island New Zealand 13% White
Sauvignon Blanc. Bio-dynamic
Subtle aromas of lemon curd and melon with some crushed stone. Medium-bodied with very tangy acidity and a sliced ripe lemon and light green mango. Density with freshness. Drink now.
James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com2021 SAINT MAUR Sauvignon Blanc Two Rivers of Marlborough
South Island New Zealand 13.5% White
Sauvignon Blanc.
Blend of Wairau and Awatere. Some concrete and amphora. MUCH more interesting than the Convergence with layers and stoniness and real refreshment. Quite long. 13.5%
Jancis Robinson OBE MW2022 KUMEU RIVER Chardonnay Ray's Road
Hawkes Bay North Island New Zealand 12.5% White
Chardonnay.
Crisp and light, offering a vibrant mix of lime, mango and pomelo flavors that are sleek and juicy at the core, followed by lingering details of pink peppercorn and lemongrass on the finish, with notes of orange blossoms...(read more)
MaryAnn Worobiec, The Wine Spectator2020 HOME CHARDONNAY Chardonnay Black Estate
North Canterbury South Island New Zealand 14% White
Chardonnay. Vegan, Certified Organic, Bio-dynamic, Vegetarian
This is a beautifully mineral and flinty chardonnay with a medium body and long, sleek and phenolic layers. Dried lemons, slate, green apples, grapefruit and subtle spice. Tightly wound. From organically grown grapes. Un...(read more)
James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com2018 NETHERWOOD CHARDONNAY Chardonnay Black Estate
North Canterbury South Island New Zealand 12.5% White
Chardonnay. Vegan, Certified Organic, Bio-dynamic, Vegetarian
This wine has a natural slightly unfiltered appearance as apart of the winemaking philosophy. The aromas and flavours are both sound and delicious with fleshy yellow stone fruit and sweet grapefruit, apple and lemon skin...(read more)
CamDouglasMS.com2022 KUMEU RIVER Coddington Chardonnay
North Island New Zealand 13.5% White
Chardonnay.
A stunning expression of intense fruit flavors, with notes of lemon sherbet, lemon curd and peach flavors at the core, with fresh, vibrant acidity and details of toasted, salted hazelnut, orange blossoms and lemon verben...(read more)
MaryAnn Worobiec, The Wine Spectator2022 KUMEU RIVER Chardonnay Hunting Hill
North Island New Zealand 13.5% White
Chardonnay.
Fragrant and succulent, with notes of grilled peach, mango and orange blossoms that are generous, fleshy and very juicy. Generous details of green tea, lemon curd and lemon balm linger, as does an appealing note of crunc...(read more)
MaryAnn Worobiec, The Wine Spectator2022 KUMEU RIVER Chardonnay Mate's Vineyard
North Island New Zealand 13.5% White
Chardonnay.
Impressive, with density and concentration to the notes of marmalade, limoncello and white flowers. The core of Meyer lemon and apricot pastry shows hints of salted butterscotch and smoky litsea oil that linger on the lo...(read more)
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