Tarras Kuru Kuru Pinot Noir 2018
From the Bendigo sub-region in Central Otago, the wine is matured in French oak barrels, one third of which are new. The colour is a
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From the Bendigo sub-region in Central Otago, the wine is matured in French oak barrels, one third of which are new. The colour is a
The star turn from Central Otago is undoubtedly Pinot Noir and this wine, as well as others from this stable, provide yet more solid evidence
This fine Pinot Gris from a single vineyard in New Zealand’s spectacular Central Otago region, in particular the Alexandra sub-region, is made in small quantities.
A bit of a curio from the Marlborough region but a welcome one, nonetheless. The fruit comes from three vineyards in the Wairau Valley where
The juice here, from both the Wairau River Valley and the Southern Valleys vineyard in Marlborough, was split between new and older oak barriques, with
Forrest from Marlborough has always been well known for their Riesling (probably heresy in that district, but a lovely wine nonetheless). The style is off-dry
Classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, this is the very style of wine which has taken the world by storm. From four discrete vineyards around Renwick in
Martinborough might be best known for its superb Pinots, but there are many excellent Chardonnays found here as well. Recent years have also seen some
Terrific vintage in the Martinborough region has given us this cracking young and fresh Chardonnay. Deep lemon colour here, this is a wine of refinement
Martinborough is one of New Zealand’s great Pinot Noir regions and Palliser has been making superb examples for many years. This is still a very
An appealing maroon colour, the nose is full of spices, redcurrants, plums and bacon fat. Again, a savoury style of Pinot. There is good concentration
A heady mix of dried rose petals, dark cherries, and plump red currants that burst between your teeth, envelopes you from the first pour. There’s
The ‘Viper Vineyard’ (it does feel a bit like someone has been watching too much Kung Fu Panda with these names) provides grapes from the
For ‘The Tiger’, we move to a single vineyard in the Lowburn sub-region. A deep garnet in colour, the nose is wonderfully complex with notes
Always fascinating to see the Chard Farm Pinots, all Central Otago, all the same vintage and with similar winemaking methods but from four different vineyards
One of the most famous sub-regions in the Central Otago region is surely Bannockburn. This is a single vineyard Pinot, exclusively planted to clones 777
If you’d like to taste Sauvignon Blanc in its modern day glory, look no further. The Marlborough sunshine and pinpoint precision in the vineyard and
Meyer lemon, white peach and glace pears. Honeysuckle blooms, oyster shells and orange creamsicles. Struck match faintly lingers with cinnamon, white paper and chalk. The
All the royal treatment in the four pinnacles of Dog Point’s offerings. Hand harvested fruit, hand sorted with 25% whole bunches and pressed into French
An extra year in bottle has muted the usual aromatic pungency and now the palate is delivering with a degree of finesse ad flavour. The
Goji berries, stewed rhubarb and balsamic strawberries meet cured biltong, rooibos tea and cinnamon stick. There is a touch of bay leaf and chewing tobacco
Sourced from a single vineyard in the Ormond sub region. Golden apples, yellow grapefruit and slices of starfruit. A lemon balm citrus with jasmine and
Candied lime skin, spiced pears and green toffee apple. The palate has a pomme frangipane tart feel, where baked fruit meets almond and sugar miracles.
It is a bird, it is a plane, no but it is a very respectable Central Otago Pinot Noir in a cask! Hey, it’s not
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