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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Akitu – A1 – Pinot Noir 2014 – Central Otago

Akitu – A1 – Pinot Noir 2014 – Central Otago

The nose is aromatic, relatively powerful and relatively intense. It reveals notes of sour cherry, cassis and slight notes of plum associated with slight touches of warm strawberry, spices (a slight note of cardamom, a hint of Sichuan pepper …) and a mineral touch. The palate is fruity, relatively gourmand, mineral, well-balanced and relatively elegant….

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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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