Bishops Head – Chenin Blanc 2012 – Waipara Valley

Bishops Head – Chenin Blanc 2012 – Waipara Valley

The nose reveals notes of flowers (slight note of lilac, a touch of orchid) and slight notes of exotic fruits as well as fine notes of citrus. The palate is fat, mineral, fruity and offers a certain elegance. In the mouth it expresses notes of roasted pineapple associated with small notes of citrus (lemon, tangerine)…

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Bishops Head – Fumé Blanc 2012 – Waipara Valley

Bishops Head – Fumé Blanc 2012 – Waipara Valley

The nose is fruity. It reveals notes of citrus associated with notes of flowers, jasmine, slight notes of oriental spices (particularly cumin) as well as slight notes of ripe fruit and a touch of exotic fruits. The palate is fruity, rich and offers a small freshness. In the mouth it expresses notes of nectarine, melon…

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Bishops Head – Rockface – Sauvignon Blanc 2014 – Waipara Valley

Bishops Head – Rockface – Sauvignon Blanc 2014 – Waipara Valley

The nose is fruity. It reveals notes of jasmine flowers, lemon flowers, lemon and slight notes of pink grapefruit associated with touches of clementine and nectarine. The palate is fruity, gourmand, frank and offers  tension. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fruit of passion, nectarine and citrus associated with slight notes of apricot…

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Tiki Single Vineyard – Pinot Noir 2013 – Marlborough

Tiki Single Vineyard – Pinot Noir 2013 – Marlborough

The nose is fruity and gourmand. It reveals notes of cherry and plum associated with slight floral notes as well as fine notes of oak and a hint of underbrush. The mouth is nicely fruity, fresh, mineral and well-balanced. In the mouth it expresses notes of cherry, plum and slight notes of blueberry associated with…

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Maui – Sauvignon Blanc 2014 – Marlborough

Maui – Sauvignon Blanc 2014 – Marlborough

The nose reveals citrus notes associated with a slight notes of candy and a touch of exotic fruits. The palate is fruity, dynamic, slightly “perlant” and offers a nice tension. In the mouth it expresses notes of citrus (pink grapefruit, tangerine), zest and exotic fruits (pineapple, passion fruit) associated with a fine touches ripe red…

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Tiki Estate – Sauvignon Blanc 2014 – Marlborough

Tiki Estate – Sauvignon Blanc 2014 – Marlborough

The nose reveals notes of pink grapefruit, citrus and a touch of flowers as well as a fine touch of red berries. The palate is fruity, balanced, well structured and offers a nice dynamism. In the mouth it expresses notes of citrus (orange, tangerine, lemon) and slight notes of pineapple combined with touches of passion…

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Tiki Estate – Pinot Gris 2013 – Waipara

Tiki Estate – Pinot Gris 2013 – Waipara

The nose is a bit discreet. It reveals slight notes of tropical fruit, yellow peach and a slight hint of spices. The palate is fruity, incisive, precise and a bit fleshy / smooth. In the mouth it expresses notes of citrus, white peach and slight notes of melon, lychee, citrus zest and a few notes of…

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Waimea – Pinot Noir 2013 – Nelson

Waimea – Pinot Noir 2013 – Nelson

The nose is fruity and quite elegant. It reveals notes of fruit (cherry, plum, a slight touch of cassis) and slight floral notes and leather. The palate is harmonious, fruity, elegant, smooth, precise, crunchy and a bit silky. On the palate this wine expresses notes of cherry associated with fine notes of wild strawberry, hints of plum,…

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Waimea – Sauvignon Blanc 2014 – Nelson

Waimea – Sauvignon Blanc 2014 – Nelson

The nose reveals notes of white flowers, honeysuckle and pink grapefruit associated with touches of lime and fine touches of passion fruit. The palate is fruity, elegant, round, balanced, precise, mineral and offers a nice matter as well as a nice acid frame. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of tropical fruit, grapefruit and…

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Spinyback by Waimea – Pinot Noir 2013 – Nelson

Spinyback by Waimea – Pinot Noir 2013 – Nelson

The nose reveals notes of spices associated with notes of cherry and slight notes of crushed strawberry and plum. The mouth is gourmand, fruity, balanced and offers a nice matter, a small tannic frame and a touch of salinity. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fresh fruit (plum, cherry, small touches of raspberry),…

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