Linden Estate 2013 Pinot Gris and Viognier

FEATURED WINES IN THIS REVIEW

• Linden Estate Esk Valley Hawke’s Bay Pinot Gris 2013
  Pinot Gris from New Zealand - Hawke's Bay

  Review Date : 04-Dec-2014

  ☆☆☆☆☆

  Full, even straw-yellow colour with light golden hues. The nose is light with delicate aromas of yellow stonefruits and savoury, earthy stonefruit kernels along with nutty elements in a Pinot Grigio style. Off-dry and medium-bodied, savoury yellow stonefruit flavours combine with nuances of honey and nuts forming a positive, textured core and line. The wine has a sweet and sour expression and an earthiness. The mouthfeel is balanced with fresh, lively acidity which carries to a moderately sustained finish. This is a savoury off-dry Pinot Gris with a fresh, lively palate. Match with antipasto and Mediterranean fare over the next 2-3 years. Fruit from the ‘Esk Valley Vines’ vineyard, fermented in tank to 13.0% alc. and 16.1 g/L RS. 16.5/20 Dec 2014 RRP $20.00
• Linden Estate Esk Valley Hawke’s Bay Viognier 2013
  Viognier from New Zealand - Hawke's Bay

  Review Date : 04-Dec-2014

  ☆☆☆☆☆

  Brilliant lemon-hued straw-yellow colour. The nose is elegantly proportioned with finely detailed aromas of pure exotic floral and fresh apricot aromas, revealing stonfruits, citrus zest and steely mineral notes with aeration. Dry to taste and medium-bodied, intense and penetrating flavours of apricots, citrus zest and musky florals feature on the palate. The mouthfeel has a subtly creamy core with fine textures and some underlying alcohol drive. Crisp, lacy acidity provides balance, freshness and energy, leading to a soft, mellow finish. This is a refreshing, dry Viognier with a creamy core of exotic florals and apricot flavours. Serve with seafood and mildly spicy Asian cuisine over the next 3+ years. Fruit from the Dartmoor Valley fermented to 14.0% alc. and 4.1 g/L RS, the wine aged 6 months in French oak barriques. 17.5/20 Dec 2014 RRP $25.00