Ata Rangi McCrone Pinot Noir 2016 Martinborough

Ata Rangi McCrone Pinot Noir 2016 Martinborough

Very expressive Pinot Noir, with bursting aromas of bramble berries, fresh cranberries, cherries, wild strawberries, clove, anise, and stone minerality. It has a robust style with muscular tannins and heavy concentration, but still with detailed harmony and firm acidity.

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Craggy Range Te Muna Road Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016 Martinborough

Craggy Range Te Muna Road Vineyard  Pinot Noir 2016 Martinborough

It’s a very approachable Pinot noir with fragrant and spicy aromas of wild cherries, boysenberries, violets, cinnamon, clove, and caraway. The palate is rich and texturally complex with added savory notes and a very silky finish.

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Murdoch James – Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2015 – Martinborough

Murdoch James – Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2015 – Martinborough

The nose is aromatic and quite fine. It reveals notes of ripe white fruit, lychee and slight notes of exotic fruit combined with a touch of citrus, lime zest (discreet) and rose. The palate is fruity, relatively gourmand, well-balanced, relatively fat and offers a good definition. On the palate this wine expresses notes of ripe…

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Murdoch James – Rhiannon – Pinot Meunier Rosé 2013 – Martinborough

Murdoch James – Rhiannon – Pinot Meunier Rosé 2013 – Martinborough

The nose is fruity. It reveals notes of strawberry acidulous candy, blackberry and slight notes of nectarine associated with a discreet hint of citrus. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers minerality, fat and a certain suavity. On the palate this wine expresses notes of redcurrant candy, raspberry, flat peach and slight notes of citrus…

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Murdoch James – Blue Rock – Syrah 2014 – Martinborough – New Zealand

Murdoch James – Blue Rock – Syrah 2014 – Martinborough – New Zealand

The nose is aromatic. It reveals notes of flowers (iris, lilac), sour cherry and cherry associated with slight notes of raspberry, spices (gray pepper, camphor, anise) and a hint of tobacco. The mouthi is aromatic, gourmand, well-balanced and offers an acid / fruity frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of cherry, cassis and…

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Escarpment – Pinot Noir 2012 – Martinborough – New Zealand

Escarpment – Pinot Noir 2012 – Martinborough – New Zealand

The nose reveals floral notes (particularly lilac) associated with notes of red fruit (cherry …) and black fruits as well as small notes of blackberry, spices and chocolate. The mouth is fat, nicely fruity, precise, racy and well-balanced. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of strawberry jam, cherry, blackcurrant and slight notes of vanilla…

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Te Rehua by Escarpment – Pinot Noir 2012 – Martinborough – New Zealand

Te Rehua by Escarpment – Pinot Noir 2012 – Martinborough – New Zealand

The nose is fruity and intense. It reveals notes of cherry associated with touches of flowers. The palate is fruity, harmonious, elegant, creamy and offers a beautiful silky matter. On the palate this wine expresses notes of plum, cherry and minerality associated with a slight hint of raspberry. Tannins are well built and supple. Good…

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Kupe by Escarpment – Pinot Noir 2012 – Martinborough – New Zealand

Kupe by Escarpment – Pinot Noir 2012 – Martinborough – New Zealand

The nose is fruity and elegant. It reveals notes of plum and cherry combined with touches of blackberries, black cherry as well as small notes of oak and gray pepper. The palate is fruity, fresh, mineral, balanced, harmonious and racy. On the palate this wine expresses notes of cherry and plum associated with touches of…

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Escarpment – Pinot Gris 2013 – Martinborough – New Zealand

Escarpment – Pinot Gris 2013 – Martinborough – New Zealand

The nose is elegant, fine and fruity. It reveals notes of exotic fruit associated with a few notes of flowers, pear as well as hints of vanilla. The palate is fruity and well-balanced. It expresses notes of orange, citrus and lemon zest associated with slight notes of pineapple, slight notes of clementine as well as…

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Escarpment – Pinot Blanc 2013 – Martinborough – New Zealand

Escarpment – Pinot Blanc 2013 – Martinborough – New Zealand

The nose reveals notes of flowers associated with slight notes of green hazelnut, fruits, curcumin, spices and a slight vegetal note. The palate is smooth, fresh, mineral, fruity and offers a beautiful matter. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of citrus (lemon, clementine) associated with touches of flint, flint stone, oak and vanilla. Good…

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