Balancing Act Sauvignon Blanc 2012 and Pinot Noir 2011 – Resveratrol Enhanced Wines

15-Apr-2013

There has been a growing amount of research on the antioxidant properties of Resveratrol, a polyphenol that is found in grape skins and seeds. It has been shown that Resveratrol reduces degeneration in the human body and thus studies suggest that wines high in the compound will be beneficial for health. Dr. Philip Norrie, a medical and wine historian and Sydney G.P. has patented a process for enhancing the Resveratrol levels in wine and has produced a brand called ‘The Wine Doctor’. The sole New Zealand licensee for Resveratrol Enhanced Wine is Southern Wines, and two wines have been made by Alan McCorkindale for the company for the local market. The wines have approx. 75 mg of Resveratrol per bottle compared to 1-2 mg as found in a normal bottle of white wine. Here are my reviews of the two wines under the ‘Balancing Act’ brand. www.southernwines.co.nz

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Balancing Act REW Sauvignon Blanc 2012
Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand - South Island
Review Date : 15-Apr-2013
☆☆☆☆☆
A blend of Sauvignon Blanc fruit from Marlborough and Waipara fermented to 12.5% alc. Approx. 75 mg of Resveratrol. Brilliant pale straw-yellow colour, lighter on rim. The nose is softly presented and elegant with moderately concentrated aromas of gooseberry fruit and minerals, enlivened by notes of fresh herbs and yellow capsicums. Dry to taste, gentle flavours of gooseberries, capsicums and minerals form a soft-textured, smooth mouthfeel with good depth and presence. The acidity is discreetly crisp and fresh and enhances the sweetness and succulence of the fruit which carries through to a sustained finish. This is a soft and gently succulent Sauvignon Blanc with attractive balance and accessibility. Serve with Mediterranean-styled seafood, poultry, salads and vegetables over the next 2 years. 17.5-/20 Apr 2013 RRP $19.99
Balancing Act REW Central Otago Pinot Noir 2011
Pinot Noir from New Zealand - Otago
Review Date : 15-Apr-2013
☆☆☆☆☆
Deep ruby-red colour with youthful purple hues, lighter on edge. This has an elegant bouquet with dark raspberry and cherry fruit aromas that reveal notes of earth, dried herbs and red liquorice in the glass. Medium-full bodied, the flavours of raspberries and red liquorice are a little restrained in expression. The palate has good weight with some alcohol power, and softly firm, grainy tannins lend a dry, driven mouthfeel. There is sufficient acidity for energy, and the flavours lead to a moderately textured finish with bitter cherry notes. This is a soft, textured Pinot Noir with body and drive with subtle, bitter cherry and raspberry fruit flavours. Match with pasta, pork and most red meat dishes. Fruit from the Alexandra Basin fermented to 13.5% alc. Approx. 75 mg of Resveratrol. 16.0/20 Apr 2013 RRP $24.99

Balancing Act Sauvignon Blanc 2012 and Pinot Noir 2011 – Resveratrol Enhanced Wines

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