Soho – Stella – Sauvignon Blanc 2015 – Marlborough

Soho – Stella – Sauvignon Blanc 2015 – Marlborough

The nose is fruity gourmand, precise and quite elegant. It reveals notes of pear, passion fruit and exotic fruits associated with a touch of apple. The palate is fruity, gourmand, precise and offers a nice acidity (acid frame) and smoothness. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of exotic fruits (pineapple, quenette) associated with small…

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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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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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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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Babich – The Patriarch 2013 – Gimblett gravels – Hawke’s Bay – New Zealand

Babich – The Patriarch 2013 – Gimblett gravels – Hawke’s Bay – New Zealand

(Cabernet Sauvignon 49%, Malbec 27% and Merlot  24%) The nose is fruity, elegant and relatively fine. It reveals notes of blackberry, blueberry and slight notes of cassis associated with slight notes of violet, a hint of red fruit, a discreet note of saline minerality as well as a hint of sweet spice and a discreet…

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