Marisco 'The Kings Bastard' Marlborough Chardonnay 2014
Fresh and roasted peach with other stone fruit aromas, a nutty sweet toasty oak and vanilla spice layer; fresh, juicy and lush overall. On the palate - creamy, fruity, fresh and very easy on the palate; not too much oak at all though still obvious to some with its vanilla and toasty flavours; a tangy cream and fresh acidity combination adds some great texture and finish.
Really well made wine with medium+ finish.
4.5 Stars
Marisco 'The Kings Thorn' Marlborough Pinot Gris 2014
Lots of ripe and fresh white fruit aromas - pear and apple with a white peach layer and touch of pepper. On the palate - just dry with some sweetness backed by gobs of fresh juicy pear and apple flavours, medium+ acidity and steely fresh finish.
3 Stars
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Stoneleigh
Stoneleigh 'Latitude' Rose 2014
Lots of fresh red cherry, strawberry and peach aromas laced with a touch of rose. On the palate - just dry with a lush juicy texture, plenty of light red fruit flavours, crisp acidity and juicy lush finish. What's not to like?
3.5 Stars
Lots of fresh red cherry, strawberry and peach aromas laced with a touch of rose. On the palate - just dry with a lush juicy texture, plenty of light red fruit flavours, crisp acidity and juicy lush finish. What's not to like?
3.5 Stars
Left Field
Left Field Hawke's Bay Rose 2014
Very fruity, light fresh bouquet of red fruits suggesting strawberry and red charry, watermelon and white rose. On the palate - fresh, dry, crisp and fruity reflecting all the fruit flavours suggest above; light bodied, generous and lush.
Highly recommended
Very fruity, light fresh bouquet of red fruits suggesting strawberry and red charry, watermelon and white rose. On the palate - fresh, dry, crisp and fruity reflecting all the fruit flavours suggest above; light bodied, generous and lush.
Highly recommended
Toi Toi
Toi Toi Marlborough 'Hidden Treasure' Pink Sauvignon 2014
It may be pink in appearance but it smells and tastes of fresh, fruity , grassy and vibrant Sauvignon Blanc - just dry with some residual sweetness, high acidity, crisp lush and fruity with a tropical cold peach tea finish.
Recommended
It may be pink in appearance but it smells and tastes of fresh, fruity , grassy and vibrant Sauvignon Blanc - just dry with some residual sweetness, high acidity, crisp lush and fruity with a tropical cold peach tea finish.
Recommended
Stonecroft
Stonecroft Hawke's Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2014
Strongly varietal bouquet with aromas of fresh lemon, apple blossom and mild tropical fruits; a soft oak spice layer adds a layer of texture as well as harmony and mild complexity. Crisp, dry, fruity and mildly savory with flavors of citrus, apple and light tropical fruit; highish acidity and a long finish.
4 Stars
Stonecroft Gimblett Gravels Hawke's Bay Chardonnay 2014
Ripe, clean, fresh and inviting bouquet of Chardonnay with some pure fruit expressions of fresh peach, apple and grape fruit; mild+ oak and moderate+ complexity. Quite a youthful wine on palate with grape fruit, lemon and crisp apple bites; dry, medium+ weight and acidity, again mild+ oak with a gentle woody spice and vanilla note. Though youthful - a balanced wine with good length.
4.5 Stars
Jacob's Creek
Jacob's Creek 'Double Barrel' Shiraz '1st Vintage'
Finished in aged Whiskey Barrels
Dark red fruits, rich in aromas of blackberry and blueberry with suggestions of toasty oak, licorice, raspberry and brown spices; a tiny bit jammy. Dry, toasty, spicy and rich in berry fruit flavors; medium+ tannins, medium acidity and a fairly lengthy finish.
4 Stars
Jacob's Creek 'Double Barrel' Cabernet Sauvignon '1st Vintage'
Finished in aged Whiskey Barrels
Toasty, fruity and quite intense with blackberry and marmite, chocolate and cigar box aromas; an obvious complexity and built-in allure. Dry, spicy and textured with fine volumous tannins, blackberry fruits, dark chocolate, vanilla and tobacco flavours. Full-bodied wine with lots of appeal and a sweet note on the finish. Well made.
4.5 Stars
Finished in aged Whiskey Barrels
Dark red fruits, rich in aromas of blackberry and blueberry with suggestions of toasty oak, licorice, raspberry and brown spices; a tiny bit jammy. Dry, toasty, spicy and rich in berry fruit flavors; medium+ tannins, medium acidity and a fairly lengthy finish.
4 Stars
Jacob's Creek 'Double Barrel' Cabernet Sauvignon '1st Vintage'
Finished in aged Whiskey Barrels
Toasty, fruity and quite intense with blackberry and marmite, chocolate and cigar box aromas; an obvious complexity and built-in allure. Dry, spicy and textured with fine volumous tannins, blackberry fruits, dark chocolate, vanilla and tobacco flavours. Full-bodied wine with lots of appeal and a sweet note on the finish. Well made.
4.5 Stars
Yealands Estate
Yealands Estate 'Baby Doll' Pinot Gris Marlborough 2014
Fresh, ripe white fleshed fruits with lots of pear and Asian pear suggestions, touch of white spice & fleshy juicy fruit suggestions. Off-dry in a near medium some fruit style with some sugar sweetness offset by plenty of acidity; juicy, fleshy tree and stone fruit flavors. Well made.
3 Stars
Yealands Estate 'Winemakers Reserve' Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2014
There's no mistaking the grassy, fruity, herbaceous and tropical fruit drive of the bouquet - it's intense, fresh and totally obvious. The palate follows through with lush and ripe tropical fruit flavors of mango, pineapple, apple and passion fruit - all laced with fresh herbs; high acidity and a steely firm finish - a very easy wine to enjoy.
4 Stars
Fresh, ripe white fleshed fruits with lots of pear and Asian pear suggestions, touch of white spice & fleshy juicy fruit suggestions. Off-dry in a near medium some fruit style with some sugar sweetness offset by plenty of acidity; juicy, fleshy tree and stone fruit flavors. Well made.
3 Stars
Yealands Estate 'Winemakers Reserve' Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2014
There's no mistaking the grassy, fruity, herbaceous and tropical fruit drive of the bouquet - it's intense, fresh and totally obvious. The palate follows through with lush and ripe tropical fruit flavors of mango, pineapple, apple and passion fruit - all laced with fresh herbs; high acidity and a steely firm finish - a very easy wine to enjoy.
4 Stars
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