Discovery Point Sauvignon Blanc 2016 and Saluti Rosso Puglia NV

FEATURED WINES IN THIS REVIEW

• Discovery Point Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2016
  Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand - Marlborough

  Review Date : 24-Jan-2017

  ☆☆☆☆☆

  Bright pale straw colour with slight green hues, near colourless on the rim. The nose is full with concentrated aromas of fragrant and pungent passionfruit along with tropical fruits and fresh herbs, unfolding notes of snow peas, cut grass and nettles. Dry to taste and medium-bodied, the palate shows flavours of passionfruit, tropical fruit, herbs and cut grass. The wine is elegant in proportion and concentration with a fine-featured core and line, balanced by underlying lacy acidity lending gentle energy and tension. The flavours carry with good linearity to a lingering finish of passionfruit and nettles. This is a well-proportioned and concentrated Sauvignon Blanc with a core of passionfruit, cut grass and herbs on a fine-textured, balanced and refreshing palate. Serve with Pacific Rim fare over the next 2 years. Fruit from the Dog Point Road, Dillons Point and Lower Waihopi districts, cool-fermented in tank to 13.0% alc., the wine aged 6 months on lees. 18.0/20 Jan 2017 RRP $16.95
• Saluti Rosso Puglia IGT NV
  Blended Red from Italy - Other

  Review Date : 24-Jan-2017

  ☆☆☆☆☆

  Dark, deep, ruby-red colour with black hues and lighter purple tints on the rim. The nose is elegantly proportioned with up-front ripe aromas of dark-red plums and savoury red berry fruits along with subtle notes of dark herbs and earth. Dry to taste and medium-bodied, the palate possesses flavours of sweet dark red plums and savoury berry fruits entwined with subtle notes of herbs and earth. The palate is juicy, unfolding suggestions of plum jam and liquorice, and is enlivened by bright acidity with light tannin extraction providing background support. The fruit is carried to a lingering, lush finish with balancing grip. This is an elegant, up-front, sweet-fruited Puglia red with lively plum and red berry flavours and light textures. Serve with antipasto, tapas and Mediterranean cuisine over the next 2-3 years. A blend of 65% Merlot and 35% Negroamaro, from Brindisi, hand-picked and cool-fermented in tank to 12.5% alc. Winemaker: Simone Cortese. Lot L16118. 17.0+/20 Jan 2017 RRP $14.95