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Martinborough Vineyard ‘Te Tera’ Sauvignon Blanc 2010

Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand - Wairarapa & Wellington

Review Date : 07-Feb-2011

☆☆☆☆☆

Very pale, but beautifully vibrant, with mineral and steel in a cutting, crisp way. Nov 2011

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Paritua Willow Chardonnay 2021, Hawke's Bay Brigh

Paritua Willow Chardonnay 2021, Hawke's Bay

Bright, even, pale yellow with a green undertone. The nose is full, with an immediate appeal, aromas of struck match, roasted hazelnut interweave warm butter with a stonefruit and citrus underlay. Medium-full bodied, aromas of Meyer lemon and ripe stonefruit melded with a suggestion of mango, spice and invigorating acid attack, unfolding rich, toasty hazelnut, flint and creamy goodness. The mouthfeel possesses minerals and fine-textured phenolics, haul along with tangy acidity. Spice elevated the finish to a long, satisfying finish. This is an opulent, well-crafted Chardonnay with layers, sequence, and an extended, moreish finish and excellent ageing potential. Match with crayfish and white meat over the next 10 years. Fruit from Paritua Vineyard block, clone 15, whole bunch pressed, free-run juice fermented in barrel to 13.5% alc, less stirred and aged on lees for 12 months, 40% new oak, underwent 50% MLF. 19/20 pts (95 pts) June 2022 RRP $39.99

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Valli Waitaki Vineyard Pinot Noir 2020, North Otag

Valli Waitaki Vineyard Pinot Noir 2020, North Otago

Deep ruby-red, good clarity, lighter on the rim. The nose is perfumed, soft and enticing, with lifted aromas of dense cherries, raspberries, a suggestion of plums interweaving hibiscus and rose, fine black pepper powder and cinnamon. Medium-bodied, the palate is filled with concentrated aromas of cherries, raspberries and plums entwined with hibiscus and dark rose petals, unveiling cinnamon, fine pepper dusting and crunchy minerals. Vivacious flavour immersed, supported by lacy, lively acidity, persists a lasting, fragranced closing. Delicate and silky tannin extraction alongside a soft grip sustains vitality. This captivating Waitaki Pinot Noir possesses a concentrated red fruit spectrum with delicate floral and mineral details on a silky mouthfeel. Match with roasted pigeon and pork rillette over the next 10+ years. Clone 115, 777, Abel, UCD 5, 114, fermented with 20% whole bunch to 13% alc, aged 11 months in French oak barrels, 32% new oak. Unfined, unfiltered. 19+/20 pts (96 pts) June 2022 RRP $85

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#throwback last Sunday fun day in Matakana. An ho

#throwback last Sunday fun day in Matakana.
An hour drive north from Auckland city, we arrived @matakanaestate to meet my lovely friend @sonjaanich for a wine tasting. It turned out four wineries' winemakers and owners set up a brilliant lineup waiting for us.
It was a great snapshot of the region and checked out a few young brands, a few interesting varieties including Chenin Blanc, Gruner Veltliner, Marsanne and Tempranillo other than the popular Chardonnay, Syrah...
More to follow.

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Forager Pinot Noir 2020, North Canterbury Deep, c

Forager Pinot Noir 2020, North Canterbury

Deep, crimson, lighter on edge. The nose is intense and full, packed with blackberries, cherries, floral and bark fragrances alongside dark herbs and spice. Medium-full bodied, herbaceous aromas of thyme and pine lead the palate with black pepper and cardamon, unfolding cherries, blackberries and rich floral fragrance. The fruit shows a sense of purity, calmly supportive in the background with integrated acidity. Powdery tannin extraction coated the mouthfeel with a light grip and silky veil. This savoury Pinot Noir features fruit's purity and natural tannin structure without makeup, reflecting a sense of place and growing season. Match with truffle risotto and roasted pigeon over the next 8+ years. Fruit from Isolated Hill Vineyard, fermented outdoor amongst the vines to 14% alc, 26 days on skins, then brought into winery and pressed to French oak barrels and aged 14 months, 8% new oak. Unfined, unfiltered. 19/20 pts (95 pts) June 2022 RRP $55

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Wild Earth Chardonnay 2021, Central Otago Bright,

Wild Earth Chardonnay 2021, Central Otago

Bright, even, pale yellow. The nose is welcoming with ripe aromas of pear and stonefruit intermixed spice, warm butter and flint. Medium-full bodied, aromas of stonefruit, pear, and citrus filled the palate, followed by grapefruit zest, warming spice and a hint of creamy balance. The fruit is forwarded with good concentration, supported by lively acidity. Subtle oak elements contributed spices, fine-phenolic texture and structure. This Chardonnay has generous lush fruit, acid tension, barrel spice details, and is fine-textured. Match with kingfish steak and grilled chicken thigh over the next 3-4 years. Fruit sourced from elevated vineyards in Pisa and Bendigo, handpicked, whole bunch pressed, fermented to 13.5% alc, underwent full MLF, aged for 10 months, 10% new oak. 18.5/20 pts (93 pts) Apr 2022 RRP $35

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See you soon Auckland! Heading your way today. Wh

See you soon Auckland!
Heading your way today. Where should I go for dinner?

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Radburnd Chardonnay 2020, Hawke's Bay Bright, eve

Radburnd Chardonnay 2020, Hawke's Bay

Bright, even, yellow with depth and a hint of green sheen. The nose is softly full, shows elegance and power; aromas of flint, roasted nut layered with spice, underlined citrus and stonefruit. Medium-full bodied, aromas of lemon, pink grapefruit and peach are intense, integrating elegant toasty oak, prickly spice, hazelnut and warm butter. The fruit is concentrated, packed with flavour and purity, beautifully managed oak details enriched and elevated, and elegantly presented in well-proportion. Supple, chalky phenolic adorned a creamy line. Acid tension keeps the wine balanced and lengthens to a lasting, satisfying finish. This irrisistable Chardonnay shows elegant and pristine fruit with excellent concentration and weight, harmonious oak details and a lasting lingering. Match with roasted guinea fowl and ginger & scallion crayfish over the next 8-10 years. Fruit sourced from Magatahi and Bridge Pa, majority old vine with 20% first crop, all Mendoza clone. Handpicked, whole bunch pressed, racked to barrel, some portion with full solids, fermented with indegenous and cultured yeasts to 14% alc, some lees stirred, aged in new and one-year-old barriques for approx 10 months. 19+/20 pts (96 pts) May 2022 RRP $85

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Small Theory Omihi Clay Chardonnay 2014, North Can

Small Theory Omihi Clay Chardonnay 2014, North Canterbury

Bright, deep yellow, lighter on the rim. The nose is full and complex, with aromas of citrus, stonefruit interweave spice and caramel, underlying cereal and burnt butter. Full-bodied, aromas of peach and lemon show concentration, lemon peels followed, spice, and a hint of cereal and nut. The fruit is supported by lively acidity; chalky phenolics contribute to the texture. Subtle development added complexity. This citrusy stonefruit flavoured Chardonnay on a chalky mouthfeel shows subtle development and concentration. Match with roasted chicken and hazelnut crusted grouper over the next 3-4 years. Fruit from 25.y.o. vines, organic certified, handpicked and hand-sorted, whole bunch pressed, wild-fermented in French oak barrels, 1/3 new, full MLF, no fining. SO2 was added only at the finish. 996 bottles produced. 18.5/20 pts (93 pts) May 2022

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Main Divide Chardonnay 2021, North Canterbury Bri

Main Divide Chardonnay 2021, North Canterbury

Bright, pale straw-yellow with depth, even colour throughout. The nose is poised and softly full, greeted with a note of struct match on the entry, underlying stonefruit, citrus, warm butter and roasted nuts. Medium-full bodied, butterscotch aromas filled the palate, along with stonefruit, warm butter and sugar-coated almond. Harmoniously presented with well-proportioned barrel elements. A creamy mouthfeel is elevated and supported by a lively acid line, unfolding subtle spices and a lingering finish. This scrumptious Chardonnay possesses generous fruit and harmonious secondary elements with an immediate appeal. Match with roasted pork and chicken over the next 3-5 years. Fermented in large French oak barriques with full solids and natural yeasts to 13.5% alc, matured in the barriques on own lees, underwent MLF. 18.5/20 pts (93 pts) May 2022 RRP $20.99

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Don't miss your last chance! Join me to taste thes

Don't miss your last chance!
Join me to taste these Top 10 Pinot Noir next Monday in Auckland.
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Stronsay Shanagolden Chardonnay 2021, Central Otag

Stronsay Shanagolden Chardonnay 2021, Central Otago
Bright, even, pale yellow. This has a moderately intense barrel fermentation and oak influence on the bouquet, aromas of flint, roasted almond and toast underlying lemon sherbet, pear and creamy custard. Medium-full bodied, lemon interweaves pear, grapefruit and its peels entwined with toast, roasted nut, smoke flint and spice. The fruit is concentrated with ripeness, and underlined acid tension drives a focus. Fine-textured phenolics alongside well-portioned creaminess glide through the palate with ease. This elegant Chardonnay shows forward, concentrated fruit, with toasty layers and power on a smooth mouthfeel. Match with grilled kingfish and pork cheek croquettes over the next 5 years. 100% Gibbston fruit from a single vineyard with 28-year-old vine age, fermented in neutral oak barriques to 13.6% alc, underwent MLF. 18+/20 pts (91 pts) May 2022 RRP $49

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The first release of Stronsay Shanagolden Chardonn

The first release of Stronsay Shanagolden Chardonnay 2021 made from 100% Gbbston Chardonnay fruit.
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