Saint Clair Family Estate – Sauvignon Blanc 2015 – Premium – Marlborough

Saint Clair Family Estate – Sauvignon Blanc 2015 – Premium – Marlborough

The nose is fruity, aromatic, relatively rich / gourmand and relatively elegant. It reveals notes of citrus (lemon, mandarin, a hint of white grapefruit), nectarine and slight notes of lychee associated with a discreet saline note. The palate is fruity, elegant, unctuous, gourmand, well defined and offers fat, juicy fruit, a small acid frame and…

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Saint Clair Family Estate – Pioneer Block 5 – Pinot Noir 2013 – Bull Block – Marlborough, Omaka Valley

Saint Clair Family Estate – Pioneer Block 5 – Pinot Noir 2013 – Bull Block – Marlborough, Omaka Valley

The nose is fruity, aromatic, relatively fine and offers a small concentration. It reveals slight notes of cassis, cassis bud, blackberry and blueberry combined with a touch of liquorice, Ceylon tea as well as a hint of gray pepper and a grilled touch. The palate is fruity, mineral, “clean”, straight, well-defined, well-built and offers a…

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Saint Clair Family Estate – Pioneer Block 3 – Sauvignon Blanc 2015 – Marlborough, Dillons Point

Saint Clair Family Estate – Pioneer Block 3 – Sauvignon Blanc 2015 – Marlborough, Dillons Point

The nose is fruity, gourmand and relatively elegant. It reveals notes of citrus (lemon, mandarin, a touch of grapefruit) and passion fruit combined with a touch of pineapple, quenette as well as slight notes of papaya and Granny Smith apple. The palate is suave, fruity, quite elegant, well-balanced, racy and offers an unctuous matter, fat,…

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Babich – Sauvignon Blanc 2015 – Marlborough

Babich – Sauvignon Blanc 2015 – Marlborough

The nose is fruity, aromatic, clear and relatively powerful and elegant. It reveals notes of flat peach and tropical fruit combined with a hint of quenette, lemon and a hint of minerality. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, racy and offers a good matter, freshness, minerality, a small suavity and fat. On the palate this wine…

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Babich – Black Label – Pinot Noir 2014 – Marlborough – New Zealand

Babich – Black Label – Pinot Noir 2014 – Marlborough – New Zealand

The nose is fruity, relatively fine and relatively gourmand. It reveals notes of cherry, cassis cream and plum combined with floral notes (iris, rose) as well as a note of raspberry and a discreet touch of nutmeg. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, racy, fluid, relatively fat and offers a slightly creamy matter, a small minerality…

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Petit Clos by Clos Henri – Sauvignon Blanc 2015 – Marlborough

Petit Clos by Clos Henri – Sauvignon Blanc 2015 – Marlborough

The nose is aromatic and fresh. It reveals notes of flat peach associated with slight notes of Granny Smith apple, Golden apple, flint as well as touches of citrus, discreet hints of exotic fruits and discreet spices. The palate is fruity, gourmannd, elegant and offers a small minerality. On the palate this wine expresses notes…

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Clos Henri – Sauvignon Blanc 2014 – Marlborough

Clos Henri – Sauvignon Blanc 2014 – Marlborough

The nose is fruity, fresh, fine and offers a small concentration. It reveals notes of fresh white fruit associated with small notes of fresh citrus, flint as well as a discreet touch of mint and litchi. The palate is fruity, fresh, racy, well-balanced, relatively fat and offers a small minerality, a small elegance, a beautiful…

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Clos Marguerite – Sauvignon blanc 2015 – Marlborough

Clos Marguerite – Sauvignon blanc 2015 – Marlborough

The nose is fruity, elegant and relatively concentrated. It reveals notes of vine peach, exotic fruits (passion, papaya) associated with slight notes of flowers (white flowers and rose), citrus and a touch of minerality. The palate is fruity, gourmand, elegant, mineral, racy, well-balanced and offers a good concentration and a beautiful matter. On the palate…

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Tiki Single Vineyard – Pinot Noir 2013 – Marlborough

Tiki Single Vineyard – Pinot Noir 2013 – Marlborough

The nose is fruity and gourmand. It reveals notes of cherry and plum associated with slight floral notes as well as fine notes of oak and a hint of underbrush. The mouth is nicely fruity, fresh, mineral and well-balanced. In the mouth it expresses notes of cherry, plum and slight notes of blueberry associated with…

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Maui – Sauvignon Blanc 2014 – Marlborough

Maui – Sauvignon Blanc 2014 – Marlborough

The nose reveals citrus notes associated with a slight notes of candy and a touch of exotic fruits. The palate is fruity, dynamic, slightly “perlant” and offers a nice tension. In the mouth it expresses notes of citrus (pink grapefruit, tangerine), zest and exotic fruits (pineapple, passion fruit) associated with a fine touches ripe red…

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