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Jackson Estate Shelter Belt Chardonnay 2006

Marlborough
Chardonnay
This single vineyard wine was named for the large shelterbelt of trees separating the grounds of the Jackson Estate homestead from the vineyard. This wine smells of grapefruit, mineral & spice, leading to a palate with a lush integrated texture and tension, sleek acidity, and finishing with fantastic balance & length. For complete tasting notes please refer to the PDF attached. More

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Farmgate Chardonnay 2006

Hawkes Bay
Chardonnay
There's something to be said for a wine that knows its place. Local influences. A powerful, yet elegant Chardonnay with remarkable complexity. Great by itself, even better with pork, poultry or cheese and crusty bread. Cellar for up to 5 years from vintage date. Serve lightly chilled and enjoy. More

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Brunton Road Chardonnay 2006

Gisborne
Chardonnay
An elegant, full-bodied wine, with weight and power. Ripe stone fruit and well integrated oak coat the palate and linger on the long, clean finish. More

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Allan Scott Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2006

Marlborough
Sauvignon Blanc
An aromatic mix of limes, passionfruit and melon with undertones of gooseberry and green capsicum adding complexity. The firm but balanced acidity and clean crisp flavours make this a mouth filling and lingering wine More

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Sandihurst Pinot Noir 2006

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Canterbury
Pinot Noir
Savoury, earthy aromas are followed by soft cherry and plum flavours that combined with powerful tannins make for a big powerful wine. Should benefit from some cellaring. More

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Johner Estate Pinot Noir 2006

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Wairarapa
Pinot Noir
Straightforward but well-made and enjoyable was the verdict. The aromas are quite earthy and jammy. The palate is of cooked fruit and is sweet, ripe and concentrated. More

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Tohu Gisborne Merlot 2007

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Gisborne
Merlot
Sweet almost ribena aromas precede savoury and spicy fruit flavours that are married to quite tight tannins. There is some complexity here and this is definitely a wine to keep an eye on. More

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Waipara Hills Equinox Waipara Pinot Gris 2007

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Waipara
Pinot Gris
Pinapple and violets on the nose and pears and pineapple in the palate this is a drier style of Pinot Gris than many. Reasonable fruit concentration and quite high in alcohol. More

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Shingle Peak Pinot Noir 2006

Marlborough
Pinot Noir
Vibrant light cherry red in colour, the nose exhibits perfumed violet aromas, complementing sweet cherry fruit. More

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Shingle Peak Merlot 2006

Hawkes Bay
Merlot
Individual parcels were kept separate in the winery until blending. They were treated differently to greater reflect the unique characters from each site to create a representative blend from the Hawkes Bay region. Parcels were fermented on skins using both selected and natural yeast strains, pressed and transferred to a mix of tanks. A portion of juice was also seasoned in French and American oak barriques to complete the secondary malolactic fermentation and maturation. More

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Waimea Pinot Rose 2008

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Nelson
Rosé
Herbaceous aromas lead to decent strawberry and raspberry characteristics joined to a strong acidity. Good now but may well improve with time. More

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Mud House Waipara Riesling 2007

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Waipara
Riesling
Fresh and vibrant violet aromas pave the way to subtle but ripe and juicy fruit flavours, a gentle acidity and decent length. A feminine wine. More

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Farm Riesling 2006

Marlborough
Riesling
Aroma: Subtle fresh lemon and lime, some citrus flower. Palate: Light textured, minerally wine with pure citrus and floral flavours adn a crisp, racy acidity. More

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Daniel Le Brun Brut NV

Marlborough
Sparkling
The 'flag ship' wine of Cellier Le Brun, with toasty flavours a rich texture and moderately long finish. Bready, creamy wine, mouth filling with some complexity. A very stylish wine both as an aperitif or served with food. More

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Spinyback Sauvignon Blanc 2006

Nelson
Sauvignon Blanc
This wine represents a cheerful expression of the Waimea terroir – typified by the high sunshine levels and stony soils of the Plains. Balanced acidity, soft lime and mineral-y notes on the palate make this wine immensely approachable, with good upfront fruit character. More

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River Farm Ben Morven Sauvignon Blanc 2008

Marlborough
Sauvignon Blanc
The grapes for this wine are blended with some of St. Maur handpicked, wild yeast, barrel fermented wine to add flavour and complexity. The result is a yeasty nose with subtle fruit flavours and a zingy acidity. Went down a storm at the Consumers tasting - interesting. More

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Omaka Springs Merlot 2006

Marlborough
Merlot
Deep ruby red in colour with a splash of purple. Plummy with black current undertones on the palate. A very concentrated supple wine. More

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Opihi Pinot Gris 2006

Canterbury
Pinot Gris
Easy drinking wine with good Pinot Gris fruit and lots of immediate appeal.Almost dry, enjoyable now with food and with a longer future for those who wish to cellar into 2008 More

 

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