SOHO Havana 2012 and Revolver 2011

FEATURED WINES IN THIS REVIEW

• SOHO ‘Havana’ Marlborough Pinot Noir 2012
  Pinot Noir from New Zealand - Marlborough

  Review Date : 10-May-2013

  ☆☆☆☆☆

  Full, very dark, deep, black-hued ruby-red colour with slight purple hues. The nose is softly full and voluminous with fragrant aromas of red berry fruits with dark red florals, unfolding notes of savoury plums, pepper and dark herbs. Fullish bodied and fulsome in mouthfeel, soft red berry fruit flavours sit alongside red florals, dark herbs and pepper. The fruit has good richness and is balanced by fine, grainy tannins, with some alcoholic power providing drive. This has a textured and concentrated line that carries to a long finish. The fruit, structure and acidity is in good proportion, and yet to come together, but the rounded textures and underlying firmness through the palate indicate the potential for a wine to develop with plenty of interest over the next 5-6 years. Match with roasted red meats. Fruit from the company’s ‘Yarrum’ vineyard in the Brancott Valley, indigenous yeast fermented to 14.4% alc., the wine aged 11 months in new and seasoned French oak. 17.5+/20 May 2013 RRP $38.00
• SOHO ‘Revolver’ Waiheke Island Merlot/Malbec/Cabernet Franc 2011
  Merlot from New Zealand - Northland & Auckland

  Review Date : 06-May-2013

  ☆☆☆☆☆

  61% Merlot, 29% Malbec and 10% Cabernet Franc (including a dash of Syrah) from the company’s Onetangi vineyard, fermented to 12.6% alc., the wine aged 12 months in approx. 35% new French oak. Moderately dark ruby-red colour with some black hues at heart, lighter on edge. The bouquet is initially light with aromas of dark redcurrants, berries and plum, along with notes of savoury and aromatic herbs, mint, pepper and red liquorice. The nose is open and accessible, but grows in depth. Medium-bodied and moderately concentrated, sweet fruit flavours of dark plums, redcurrants and berries are supported by supple tannins forming a finely structured core. The fruit sweetness is enhanced by restrained acidity, and the palate has a freshness and elegance. The mouthfeel is softly textured and flows gently to a lingering finish with building depth and notes of savoury herbs with game nuances. This is an elegant, soft-textured Merlot-based blend that grows in richness and textures. Serve with pork, veal and semi hard cheeses over the next 4-5+ years. 16.5+/20 May 2013 RRP $40.00