Tolpuddle Vineyard Chardonnay, Coal River Valley 2022

Struck matches on the nose; the wine has a fantastic tension between precise laser-like lime acidity and rich, almost exotic peach fruits. Very concentrated, well-balanced with great length. The oak is there but, in the background, the acidity fresh and

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Kumeu River Hunting Hill Chardonnay 2022, Auckland, New Zealand

Fresh citrus blossom aromas, with a touch of oak; gorgeous mineral-driven lemon and lime zest with green apples and some rich fruit too. Linear with a distinctive saline finish. Not unlike a top Puligny-Montrachet with its racy acidity and structure.

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Felton Road Bannockburn Block 6 Chardonnay 2022, Central Otago, New Zealand

A relatively rich powerful Chardonnay with forward aromas of white flowers. The palate is full, almost lush, with ripe succulent pure yellow stone fruits – peaches and nectarines, underpinned by subtle notes of toasted nuts. It is all held nicely

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Felton Road Calvert Vineyard 2023, Central Otago

Calvert is one of four single vineyards produced by Felton Road, each planted with different clones of Pinot Noir and different rootstocks. The Calvert has a wonderful fragrant floral nose, intense vibrant red cherry fruits, a spiciness and a firm

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Neudorf Tom’s Block Pinot Noir 2023, Nelson

From a single vineyard in the Upper Moutere sub-region of Nelson. A very savoury wine with a very attractive smokiness and dried herbs adding complexity to the concentrated core of rich red cherry fruits. Very attractive already, this is one

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Greystone Thomas Brothers Pinot Noir 2021, Waipara Valley

A hugely impressive combination of power and elegance. Beautifully perfumed, all violets and coffee. The palate is rich and substantial with spicy, herby ripe dark cherry and plum fruits that linger beautifully on the palate. There are plenty of well-integrated

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Greywacke Pinot Noir 2023, Marlborough

From three vineyard sites in Marlborough’s Southern Valley, this has seductive, sumptuous ripe dark fruits gaining an extra subtle complexity from some toasty oak and fresh herbs. The nose jumps out of the glass, all plums and violets. This will

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Burn Cottage, Burn Cottage Vineyard 2021, Central Otago

A stunning single vineyard wine. This has a wonderful fragrance that opens out slowly. Poised, elegant and refined with smooth red cherry and blackberry fruits, a spicy edge and a long slightly smoky finish. Drink now or keep five years.

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Ata Rangi Kotinga Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021, Martinborough

One of three single vineyard Pinots produced by Ata Rangi. The Kotinga is an impressive wine, deep and savoury with bright, concentrated redcurrant, red cherry and plum fruits. The tannins are definitely present but supple, and there is an excellent

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Cloudy Bay – Te Koko Sauvignon blanc 2021 – Marlborough, New-Zealand

The varietal profile features herbaceous notes, aromas of asparagus, sage, boxwood and tropical fruits. On the palate it is quite structured and extremely fresh with vibrant acidity. The wine comes from the oldest vineyards on gravelly soil and is aged

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