The Crossings – Awatere Valley | Raymond Chan Wine Reviews

13-Feb-2013

The Crossings was established in 1996 as a significantly sized Awatere Valley producer, with three vineyards, ‘Medway', ‘Brackenfield' and ‘Willow Flat' totalling 143 ha. The company was acquired in 2005 by Ager Sectus, which gave its Hawke's Bay ‘Crossroads' winery a South Island partner. In 2011 Ager Sectus and Yealands merged and ‘The Crossings' came under the Awatere Valley-based Yealands umbrella, thus completing a full circle. The Crossings remains an Awatere Valley focussed brand and the wines reflect the styles emanating from that sub-region of Marlborough. www.thecrossings.co.nz

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The Crossings Awatere Valley Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2012
Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand - Marlborough
Review Date : 13-Feb-2013
☆☆☆☆☆
Fruit from the Awatere Valley including a significant portion from the ‘Medway' vineyard fermented to 13.0% alc. and 3.5 g/L rs. Bright, pale straw-yellow, near colourless on rim. This has a very fresh, fine and tightly bound nose with delicate aromas of fresh herbs, limes and gooseberries with a minerally, wet stone edge suggesting a little youthful reduction. Dry to taste, light and tight, youthfully fresh flavours of gooseberries, green capsicums and minerals form a fine line with good depth and drive through the palate. The mouthfeel is soft and slender with restrained acidity, and the flavours are carried to a tight, lightly nuanced finish with some length. This is a delicate and slender, minerally Sauvignon Blanc with some depth that will unfold over the next 2 years. Serve with shellfish and salads over the next 2 years. 16.0+/20 Feb 2013 RRP $18.95
The Crossings Awatere Valley Marlborough Pinot Noir 2011
Pinot Noir from New Zealand - Marlborough
Review Date : 13-Feb-2013
☆☆☆☆☆
Full, moderately deep, dark ruby-red colour with youthful purple hues. The bouquet is soft, broad and voluminous with layers of red florals and red berry fruits harmoniously interwoven with red plum and spicy nuances. Medium-bodied, gentle flavours of soft red berry fruits and red florals form a rounded core and palate line. Lacy acidity and supple tannins subtly add to the depth and presence, and the flavours build in richness, revealing attractive spicy oak notes. The positive mouthfeel and textures drive the flavours to a very long, lingering finish. This is a smooth and harmonious red-fruited, spicy Pinot Noir that grows in in richness and texture. Match with Asian cuisine over the next 4-5 years. Awatere Valley fruit fermented to 14.0% alc., the wine aged 7 months in 25% new French oak barriques. 17.5+/20 Feb 2013 RRP $22.95

The Crossings – Awatere Valley

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