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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2022 KUMEU RIVER 'VILLAGE' Pinot Gris
North Island New Zealand 14% White
Pinot Gris.
Aromas of almond paste, spiced pear and hints of apples. Full-bodied, layered and rich with a long and flavorful finish. A little off-dry in the mouthfeel. Rich and layered. Spicy at the end. Drink now. Screw cap.
James Suckling, The Wine Spectator
2022 CONVERGENCE Sauvignon Blanc Two Rivers of Marlborough
Marlborough South Island New Zealand 13% White
Sauvignon Blanc.
A convergence of flavours from five separate vineyards located in the Awatere, Southern Valleys and Rapaura sub regions, this is classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc at its finest. Harvested at optimum ripeness, the grape...(read more)
L&S
2020 RIPPON Sauvignon Blanc
South Island New Zealand 12.5% 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)
L&S
2021 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 MW
2021 KUMEU RIVER 'ESTATE' Chardonnay
North Island New Zealand 13.5% White
Chardonnay.
The 2021 Chardonnay Estate is an open, flowing white. It has a rich fragrance speaking of its time in the cellar - oak-derived nutty notes and vanilla meet sweet pastry characters often found when wines are left on their...(read more)
Rebecca Gibb MW - Vinous.com
2021 RIPPON 'Rippon' Mature Vine Riesling
South Island New Zealand 12.5% White
Riesling.
A creamy and beautiful riesling with sliced spiced pears and green apple aromas and flavors. Medium body. Off dry. Slate and mineral undertones. Green melon, too. More like a dry wine. Drink now.
James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com
2020 HOME CHARDONNAY Chardonnay Black Estate
North Canterbury South Island New Zealand 14% White
Chardonnay. Certified Organic, Vegan, Vegetarian, Bio-dynamic
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.com
2018 NETHERWOOD CHARDONNAY Chardonnay Black Estate
North Canterbury South Island New Zealand 12.5% White
Chardonnay. Certified Organic, Vegan, Vegetarian, Bio-dynamic
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.com
2021 KUMEU RIVER Chardonnay Hunting Hill
North Island New Zealand 13.5% White
Chardonnay.
The 2021 Chardonnay Hunting Hill is its usually sinewy, taut and lightly floral self. Often in the shadow of Maté's Vineyard, Hunting Hill seems to be becoming more and more serious as the vines age - they're arou...(read more)
Rebecca Gibb MW - Vinous.comORDER
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