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Ruru – Archive

01-Jan-2010

An archive of Ruru wines from the Wine2Trade portfolio no longer available

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Last night's 30 under $30 tasting in Queenstown.

Last night's 30 under $30 tasting in Queenstown.
Great fun was had once again. Thanks @11thavebyfranks for lovely set up and the delicious platter!
See the full list of 30 under $30 link in bio.
Next time will be Top 10 Pinot Noir. 🍷
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Alexia Happy Wife Chardonnay 2020, Hawke's Bay B

Alexia Happy Wife Chardonnay 2020, Hawke's Bay

Bright, even, pale yellow. This has an open, elegant bouquet, aromas of peach and citrus curd interweaving delicate oak influence. Medium-bodied, lemon curd, pineapple and peach have a taut core, unfolding blanched almond, whipped butter and a lingering closing. The fruit and mouthfeel show elegance and refinement; talcum like phenolics is delicate and ethereal; a gently taut acid line carries it across the palate. This is a refined Chardonnay show beauty and purity of fruit, focus acid drive and a silky, ethereal palate. Match with crayfish sashimi and cheese souffle over the next 6-8 years. Handpicked, pigeaged overnight, then pressed to barrels, wild fermented to 13.5% alc, aged 14 months in barrels, 18% new. 19/20 pts (95 pts) May 2022 RRP $28

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Excellent dinner with good wine good food good com

Excellent dinner with good wine good food good company. Great conversation all round.
@lvca_wines La Galant certainly stood up to the challenge. 👍🍷

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Empty bottles and 😊! It was delayed, but I'm ha

Empty bottles and 😊!
It was delayed, but I'm happy to have shared my Top 10 Rosé with the keen Rosé lovers in Auckland finally.

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Back to Queenstown 0 degree morning. #queenstown

Back to Queenstown 0 degree morning.

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30 Under $30 @carrick_nz Carrick Winery & Restaura

30 Under $30 @carrick_nz Carrick Winery & Restaurant
Carrick Organic Pinot Gris 2019, Central Otago
A harmonious Pinot Gris with a piquant acid line, detailed fruit and fine-textured.
Match with lemongrass pork chops and pan-fried fish over the next 3-5 years.
Handpicked, wild fermented in old oak barrels (55%) and the balance in tank. The barrel portion aged for 7 months, tank portion halted with some residual sugar. The finished wine has 13% alc, 3.5 g/l RS.
18.5+/20 pts (94 pts) Feb 2022 RRP $28

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30 Under $30 Nga Waka @ngawakawine Three Paddles

30 Under $30 Nga Waka @ngawakawine
Three Paddles by Nga Waka Pinot Noir 2020, Martinborough
Bright aromas of red cherries, cranberries melded with earth and dark herbs. Lively acidity drives along a supple tannin mouthfeel. This is a youthful, juicy and elegant Pinot Noir.
Match with sausage casserole and cha siu over the next 3 years.
Fruit was destemmed, fermented to 14% alc, total maceration time 21-24 days, MLF in tight-grain French oak barriques, aged 16 months. Unfined, unfiltered.
18.5-/20 pts (92 pts) Jan 2022 RRP $25

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30 Under $30 @pegasusbaywine Pegasus Bay Winery M

30 Under $30 @pegasusbaywine Pegasus Bay Winery
Main Divide Riesling 2019, North Canterbury
This is a juicy, well-balanced Riesling with a citrus core and complex flavour range.
Match with salt & pepper calamari and German bratwurst over the next 5 years.
Fermented to 12% alc.
18.5-/20 pts (92 pts) Mar 2022 RRP $20.99

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30 Under $30 @wildearthwines Wild Earth Pinot Gri

30 Under $30 @wildearthwines
Wild Earth Pinot Gris 2021, Central Otago
This is a refreshing Pinot Girs with crisp acidity, ripe and concentrated fruit on a textural palate.
Match with chicken & pork satay and salt & pepper calamari over the next 3 years.
Fruit from established vineyards in Lowburn (48%), Bendigo(21%), Gibbston (16%) and Queensbury(15%). Fermented in neutral oak barrels (64%) and stainless steel (36%) to 14% alc, 3.7 g/l RS. No fining.
18.5-/20 pts (92 pts) Dec 2021 RRP $30

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30 Under $30 @zephyrwine Zephyr Wines Zephyr Orga

30 Under $30 @zephyrwine Zephyr Wines
Zephyr Organic Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Marlborough
Salivating palate packed with lime, tangerine and Granny Smith opened up to white spice melded with lemongrass, lime leaf, subtle floral and saline. The fruit is fresh and pure with good energy, supported by mouthwatering acid tension. Fine-textured phenolic extraction contributes to a silky mouthfeel. This is a crisp Sauvignon Blanc with good energy and purity on a fine-detailed palate.
Match with steamed clams and pan-fried sole over the next 3+ years.
Fruit from 60% Brawn Vineyard in Dillons Point and 40% Kennedys Road, fermented to 13% alc, 3 g/l RS. Organic certified.
18.5/20 pts (93 pts) Feb 2022 RRP $24

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30 Under $30 @threeminersvineyard @three_miners_v

30 Under $30 @threeminersvineyard @three_miners_vineyard
Three Miners Rocker Box Rosé 2021, Central Otago
This is a dry, Pinot Noir rosé with a vibrant core of raspberries and strawberries with rich rose floral and a silky mouthfeel.
Match with veal medallion and charcuteries over the next 2 years.
Fruit was sourced from Three Miners Vineyard, near Alexandra, handpicked, whole bunch pressed, cool-fermented to 14% alc.
18.5-/20 pts (92 pts) Oct 2021 RRP $29

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