Te Kairanga Chardonnay 2018
Medium golden yellow in the glass, with aromas of peach, roasted almond, pink apple, caramel and orange blossom. Medium bodied with a bright acidity and a little tart fruit tannin. …
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Gibbston Valley Glenlee Pinot Noir 2016
A single vineyard wine from Gibbston Valley, from an excellent vintage for the sub-region. Intensely perfumed with a distinctive rose petal lift alongside ripe cherry, crushed thyme, redcurrant and rosehip …
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Tony Bish ‘Zen’ Chardonnay 2018
A Hawke’s Bay wine – made in the Taransaud French oak ‘Ovum’ egg-shaped vessel in the Urban Winery in Napier, from Skeetfield vineyard fruit. A pale straw yellow in the …
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Helio Pinot Noir 2020
From Martinborough fruit, and an instant hit in the WineFolio Top 10 Tasting of New Zealand Pinot Noir in July, coming in as the highest-rated 2020 wine, and an eye-opening …
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Johner Noble Sauvignon Blanc 2018
One of three (currently) dessert wines produced by this excellent Gladstone Estate – this one the least sweet of the trio with 116g/l residual sugar. An effusive nose with lemon …
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The Landing ‘Boathouse’ Pinot Gris 2020
From The Landing vineyard on the Purerua peninsula in the Bay of Islands, this Pinot Gris is a bright, light lemon-yellow in the glass. Classic varietal aromas of pear, pink …
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Alan Scott Marlborough Chardonnay 2018
From Marlborough pioneers on Jacksons Road in Blenheim, a golden yellow hue in the glass. Big nose of ripe peach, pear and lemon rind with roast hazelnut and butterscotch. Deeper …
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Grasshopper Rock Pinot Noir 2016
From a single vineyard that produces just one wine – this Pinot Noir, which features on the Fine Wines of New Zealand list. An elegant nose with violet and lilac …
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Opawa Pinot Noir 2019
A Marlborough Pinot Noir, dark ruby red in the glass. Aromas of vibrant red fruits – cherry, redcurrant, raspberry and black plum. A youthful brightness, with sassy acidity leading into …
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Linden Estate Chardonnay 2018
A Eskdale Chardonnay, from a label that I’ve kept an eye on since my first foray to Hawke’s Bay twenty years ago. Bright, pale lemon with a golden hue in …
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