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FEATURED WINES IN THIS REVIEW

• Grape Stomper North Canterbury Riesling 2009
  Riesling from New Zealand - Canterbury & Waipara

  Review Date : 06-Mar-2012

  ☆☆☆☆☆

  Brilliant pale straw-green colour, pale on rim. The nose is softly full with fresh, light aromas of limes and green apples, along with some toasty secondary interest. Medium-dry to taste, this is light-bodied with gentle and slightly diffuse flavours of lime and honeysuckle, complexed by subtle toast and mineral elements. Some phenolics result in some dryness and grip. The acidity is balanced and carries through to a soft, floral, toast and honied finish. Fruit from North Canterbury fermented to 12.5% alc. and 11 g/L rs. A light and gently flavoured Riesling with soft dry textures. and some interest development. Serve as an aperitif over the next 2-3 years. 16.0+/20 Mar 2012 RRP $23.95
• Herald Cove Central Otago Pinot Noir 2008
  Pinot Noir from New Zealand - Otago

  Review Date : 06-Mar-2012

  ☆☆☆☆☆

  Fruit from a single vineyard in the Pisa/Cromwell Valley district, hand-picked and indigenous yeast fermented to 14.0% alc., the wine aged 11 months in 35% new French oak. Bright, even ruby-red colour with some garnet hues. Light aromas of dark berry and cherry fruit show on bouquet, with nuances of herbs and spices. A lush and juicy fruited palate features lifted dark red berry fruits and red floral notes, and elevated acidity which enlivens the fruitiness. Some alcohol body is noticeable and the light tannin extraction enables approachability. The wine has a moderately long finish with sweet, bright fruit flavours. Match with pasta, pizza and poultry over the next 2-3+ years. 15.5+/20 Mar 2012 RRP $39.50