Felton Road, Cornish Point Pinot Noir 2019 Bannockburn, Central Otago

Felton Road, Cornish Point  Pinot Noir 2019 Bannockburn, Central Otago

Cornish Point is a unique location in Bannockburn bordered by Lake Dunstan. It displays dense and dark fruit and floral aromas, but also smoke and chocolate as predominant aromas. Cornish Point tends to have riper notes and bigger mouthfeel than other Felton Road pinot noirs. The acidity is soft and the tannins are supple but…

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Felton Road, Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2019 Bannockburn, Central Otago

Felton Road, Bannockburn  Pinot Noir 2019 Bannockburn, Central Otago

The characteristic aromas of potpourri flowers, cherry, ripe raspberry, cedarwood, and spices abound in the glass, graceful and entwined with subtle minerality. The fruits of their four vineyards offer an attractive diversity of aromas and flavors as well as several layers and textures. The deeply textured mouthfeel is silky and already pleasantly accessible which is…

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Felton Road, Block 3 Pinot Noir 2019 Bannockburn , Central Otago

Felton Road, Block 3  Pinot Noir 2019 Bannockburn , Central Otago

This wine has strong floral character with a delicate and intriguing approach. Dark jam, baked plums, candied orange, tobacco, and Cajun spices makes a nuanced and complex bouquet. The texture is refined and detailed with silky smooth tannins, but also rich acidity, mineral touch and a dense concentration of flavors.

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Lawson’s Dry Hills – Sauvignon Blanc 2017 – Marlborough, New Zealand

Lawson’s Dry Hills – Sauvignon Blanc 2017 – Marlborough, New Zealand

The nose is fruity, aromatic and fresh. It reveals notes of fresh lemon, fresh grapefruit and small notes of zest associated with fine touches of rose, fresh tangerine, nectarine as well as a discreet hint of crunchy pineapple. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a good definition, suavity, a fine acid frame, minerality, a…

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Blind River – Sauvignon blanc 2016 – Awatere Valley – Marlborough

Blind River – Sauvignon blanc 2016 – Awatere Valley – Marlborough

The nose is fruity, gourmand and offers a fine sensation of sweetness. it reveals notes of lemon, ripe pink grapefruit and fine notes of clementine combined with touches of exotic fruits (quenette, passion fruit), touches of minerality as well as a (very) discreet hint of zest and an imperceptible hint of toasted oak. The palate is fruity, fresh, well defined,…

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Saint Clair Family Estate – Pinot Noir 2014 – Marlborough – New Zealand

Saint Clair Family Estate – Pinot Noir 2014 – Marlborough – New Zealand

The nose is fine, fruity and quite elegant. It reveals notes of black cherry, plum and fine hints of raspberry combined with discreet hints of small wild berries, notes of dark chocolate as well as discreet notes of graphite, flowers and wood. The palate is fruity, silky, suave, fat and quite gourmande. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of…

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Clos Marguerite – Pinot Noir 2012 – Marlborough – New Zealand

Clos Marguerite – Pinot Noir 2012 – Marlborough – New Zealand

The nose is aromatic, elegant, intense and quite fine. It reveals notes of plum, Boysenberry and small notes of wild red berries associated with fine touches of flowers (hawthorn …) as well as a very discreet hint of zan and tobacco. The palate is fruity, mineral, well-balanced, silky, elegant, rich and finely rich. On the palate, this wine expresses notes…

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Soho – Havana – Pinot Noir 2014 – Marlborough

Soho – Havana – Pinot Noir 2014 – Marlborough

The nose is fruity, full and relatively precise. It reveals notes of cherry, plum and blackberry associated with small touches of cassis, black cherry as well as discreet notes of spices. The palate is fruity, gourmand, relatively elegant, fine and offers minerality and fat. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of cherry, plum and…

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Soho – Carter – Chardonnay 2015 – Waiheke Island

Soho – Carter – Chardonnay 2015 – Waiheke Island

The nose is aromatic, well defined and offers a small freshness. It reveals notes of yellow fruits and pear associated with small woody notes and a hint of vanilla. The palate is fruity, gourmand, relatively elegant, fine and offers smoothness. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of lemon and pineapple combined with touches of…

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Soho – Jagger – Pinot Gris 2015 – Marlborough

Soho – Jagger – Pinot Gris 2015 – Marlborough

The nose is fruity, elegant and offers freshness. It reveals notes of citrus, lemon and a touch of tangerine associated with a hint of green apple, ripe pear and a discreet touch of yellow fruit. The palate is fruity, fresh, straight, gourmand, quite unctuous, quite elegant and offers tension. In the mouth this wine expresses…

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