From their Hope Vineyard in the Waimea Plains near Nelson. A relatively rare aromatic white varietal for New Zealand. A vibrant lemon-gold in the glass, with equally bold aromas of lemon peel, guava, white pepper, breadcrumb, red apple, almond, pear and baking spice. The fruit is plump and juicy, quite exotic and works well with the verdant spice notes flowing through the palate. A nibble of savoury fennel and salted liquorice shows up and combines well with a saline acidity to add mouth-watering zest. Silky and creamy textures add roundness, but there’s bags of character and variety in here. Finishes with a mineral tang and quite dry. 92pts
Greenhough Pinot Blanc 2017
