Maude East Block Riesling 2015 Central Otago
Powerful and distinctive bouquet of apple blossom, old fashioned lemonade, green apple and white rose, a light mineral undertone builds as the wine opens-up. On the palate - juicy, lush, plush and packed with flavour. It is also off-dry with a medium level of sweetness - pushing a powdered coated red apple flavour and sweet lemon twist. Long finish, a lovely wine.
92 Points
Maude Pinot Gris 2015 Central Otago
Full bouquet with an abundance of ripe white fleshed fruits centering on pear and Asian pear, white nectarine and white peach, touch of spice. On the palate - just dry with a nudge of sweetness, medium+ acidity and medium weight. Flavours of tree fruit and lemon twist, hints of apple and a light white spice layer. Some phenolic work had added texture and length making this an example worth exploring and adding to a wine list or cellar.
89 Points
Friday, 2 October 2015
Akarua
Akarua RUA Pinot Rosé 2015 Central Otago
Fragrant, pretty and fruity with definitive aromas of candied red apple, red cherry, sweet yellow plum, white and red rose. On the palate - crisp, fruity, flavourful and finishes dry. red apple, red cherry and stony mineral undertones. A very light note of tannin; vibrant texture and finish. Well made with a lengthy finish. A wine that should be on every dining room table this Christmas.
88 Points
Fragrant, pretty and fruity with definitive aromas of candied red apple, red cherry, sweet yellow plum, white and red rose. On the palate - crisp, fruity, flavourful and finishes dry. red apple, red cherry and stony mineral undertones. A very light note of tannin; vibrant texture and finish. Well made with a lengthy finish. A wine that should be on every dining room table this Christmas.
88 Points
Mahi
Mahi Marlborough Rosé 2015
Bursting with aromas of light red fruits including cherry, raspberry and cranberry with a lick of red apple skin rose petals. On the palate - fresh, fruity, crisp, just dry and oacked with the flavours of light red fruits, a dusting of tannin and ripe fleshy textures. Balanced and well made.
88 Points
Bursting with aromas of light red fruits including cherry, raspberry and cranberry with a lick of red apple skin rose petals. On the palate - fresh, fruity, crisp, just dry and oacked with the flavours of light red fruits, a dusting of tannin and ripe fleshy textures. Balanced and well made.
88 Points
Craggy Range
Craggy Range Single Vineyard Rosé 2015 Hawke's Bay
Aromas of light red flowers, light red fruits, a whisper of perfume and spice. On the palate - dry, crisp, firm, a hint of tannin, plenty of light red fruit flavours and spice. A balanced and well made wine with texture and wide appeal as well as being suit to food.
88 Points
Aromas of light red flowers, light red fruits, a whisper of perfume and spice. On the palate - dry, crisp, firm, a hint of tannin, plenty of light red fruit flavours and spice. A balanced and well made wine with texture and wide appeal as well as being suit to food.
88 Points
Amisfield
Amisfield Pinot Noir Rosé 2015 Central Otago
Loaded with strawberry, plum, cranberry, roses and lifted aromatic Pinot Noir appeal; a light undercurrent of stony mineral adds a touch of complexity. On the palate - fresh, crisp, fruity, light and all Pinot Noir. The mineral note emerges stronger on the palate and with a gentle light dried herb quality the wine develops its own level of charm. Balanced and well made.
85 Points
Amisfield Sauvignon Blanc Fumé 2015 Central Otago
Attractive and alluring bouquet of white smoke and lees scented fruits - with suggestions of tropical, citrus, golden Kiwi, cape gooseberry and peach. On the palate - delicious with flavours of oak spiced peach and apple, a lemon twist and hints of vanilla and baking spice add complexity and finish. Fairly lengthy finish - very nice!
90 Points
Loaded with strawberry, plum, cranberry, roses and lifted aromatic Pinot Noir appeal; a light undercurrent of stony mineral adds a touch of complexity. On the palate - fresh, crisp, fruity, light and all Pinot Noir. The mineral note emerges stronger on the palate and with a gentle light dried herb quality the wine develops its own level of charm. Balanced and well made.
85 Points
Amisfield Sauvignon Blanc Fumé 2015 Central Otago
Attractive and alluring bouquet of white smoke and lees scented fruits - with suggestions of tropical, citrus, golden Kiwi, cape gooseberry and peach. On the palate - delicious with flavours of oak spiced peach and apple, a lemon twist and hints of vanilla and baking spice add complexity and finish. Fairly lengthy finish - very nice!
90 Points
VNO
VNO Skinny Rosé Hawke's Bay 2015
Produced and bottled by VNO wine Huapai Auckland
Very very fruity bouquet of white rose, red melon, pink candy-floss and strawberry cream; overall simple . On the palate equally fruity with flavours that reflect the nose and quite sweet too (Graham Norton would love this), enough acidity to bring balance and a little charm. Overall a simple totally drinkable wine ready for Summer 2016.
79 Points
Produced and bottled by VNO wine Huapai Auckland
Very very fruity bouquet of white rose, red melon, pink candy-floss and strawberry cream; overall simple . On the palate equally fruity with flavours that reflect the nose and quite sweet too (Graham Norton would love this), enough acidity to bring balance and a little charm. Overall a simple totally drinkable wine ready for Summer 2016.
79 Points
Dragon Bones
Dragon Bones Waitaki Valley Pinot Gris 2013 (North Otago)
Produced and bottled by www.lonehill.co.nz
Immediate varietal signature of Gris with white fleshed fruits wrapped in an ocean of creamy honeysuckle and light white spice; suggestion of apple and pear skin. On the palate - just dry with a little residual sugar, medium+ acidity and bold phenolic attack introducing a citrus peel note and slight Alsace-like bitter note at the back of the palate which finishes the wine. I am hoping the more aggressive elements in the wine subside over the coming 12 months to reveal a charming and elegant expressive Pinot Gris which I am certain lies beneath.
82 Points
Dragon Bones Waitaki Valley Riesling 2013 (North Otago)
Produced and bottled by www.lonehill.co.nz
Very fragrant with sweet apple and apricot blossom, ripe meyer lemon, green apple and mandarin peel. On the palate - off-dry with noticeable residual sugar - expertly balanced by high acidity adding contrast, balance and palate appeal. Flavors of citrus and tree fruits return with an underlying minerality and finesse. A touch sweet for some, but a great wine for Vietnamese and Filapino cuisines.
88 Points
Produced and bottled by www.lonehill.co.nz
Immediate varietal signature of Gris with white fleshed fruits wrapped in an ocean of creamy honeysuckle and light white spice; suggestion of apple and pear skin. On the palate - just dry with a little residual sugar, medium+ acidity and bold phenolic attack introducing a citrus peel note and slight Alsace-like bitter note at the back of the palate which finishes the wine. I am hoping the more aggressive elements in the wine subside over the coming 12 months to reveal a charming and elegant expressive Pinot Gris which I am certain lies beneath.
82 Points
Dragon Bones Waitaki Valley Riesling 2013 (North Otago)
Produced and bottled by www.lonehill.co.nz
Very fragrant with sweet apple and apricot blossom, ripe meyer lemon, green apple and mandarin peel. On the palate - off-dry with noticeable residual sugar - expertly balanced by high acidity adding contrast, balance and palate appeal. Flavors of citrus and tree fruits return with an underlying minerality and finesse. A touch sweet for some, but a great wine for Vietnamese and Filapino cuisines.
88 Points
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