Spinyback by Waimea – Pinot Gris 2014 – Nelson

Spinyback by Waimea – Pinot Gris 2014 – Nelson

The nose is fruity. It reveals notes of citrus associated with touches of grapefruit and white flowers as well as a fine note of white peach. The palate is fruity, precise, dynamic and offers a nice acid frame / on citrus and a little minerality. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of citrus (orange,…

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Spinyback by Waimea – Riesling 2013 – Nelson

Spinyback by Waimea – Riesling 2013 – Nelson

The nose reveals notes of flowers (jasmine, rose …) and slight notes of citrus (in background). The palate is fruity, harmonious, precise and provides a nice matter. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of citrus (orange, tangerine), passion fruit and slight notes of nectarine associated with hints of almond, a slight bitterness as well…

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Spinyback by Waimea – Grüner Veltliner 2013 – Nelson

Spinyback by Waimea – Grüner Veltliner 2013 – Nelson

The nose reveals notes of lime, flowers, cherry blossoms and slight notes of white fruit (in the background). The palate is fruity, relatively juicy and well-balanced. In the mouth it expresses notes of white fruits, quince and mandarin combined with touches of grapefruit, nectarine, fine notes of spices as well as a very slight hint…

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Spinyback by Waimea – Sauvignon Blanc 2013 – Nelson

Spinyback by Waimea – Sauvignon Blanc 2013 – Nelson

The nose reveals notes of flowers, mango and exotic fruits associated with slight notes of oriental spices as well as small notes of caramel, white fruit (in the background) and fine notes of citrus. The palate is fruity, mineral and balanced. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pineapple, quince, lemon, mandarin and slight…

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Shearwater Bay – Sauvignon Blanc 2014 – Marlborough

Shearwater Bay – Sauvignon Blanc 2014 – Marlborough

The nose reveals notes of eucalyptus and slight notes of lemon flowers associated with slight notes of vanilla as well as a slight notes of citrus / orange. The mouth is fat, nicely fruity, balanced and gourmand. In the mouth it expresses notes of orange and lemon associated with slight notes of pineapple, mango and…

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Escarpment – Pinot Noir 2012 – Martinborough – New Zealand

Escarpment – Pinot Noir 2012 – Martinborough – New Zealand

The nose reveals floral notes (particularly lilac) associated with notes of red fruit (cherry …) and black fruits as well as small notes of blackberry, spices and chocolate. The mouth is fat, nicely fruity, precise, racy and well-balanced. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of strawberry jam, cherry, blackcurrant and slight notes of vanilla…

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Te Rehua by Escarpment – Pinot Noir 2012 – Martinborough – New Zealand

Te Rehua by Escarpment – Pinot Noir 2012 – Martinborough – New Zealand

The nose is fruity and intense. It reveals notes of cherry associated with touches of flowers. The palate is fruity, harmonious, elegant, creamy and offers a beautiful silky matter. On the palate this wine expresses notes of plum, cherry and minerality associated with a slight hint of raspberry. Tannins are well built and supple. Good…

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Kupe by Escarpment – Pinot Noir 2012 – Martinborough – New Zealand

Kupe by Escarpment – Pinot Noir 2012 – Martinborough – New Zealand

The nose is fruity and elegant. It reveals notes of plum and cherry combined with touches of blackberries, black cherry as well as small notes of oak and gray pepper. The palate is fruity, fresh, mineral, balanced, harmonious and racy. On the palate this wine expresses notes of cherry and plum associated with touches of…

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Escarpment – Pinot Gris 2013 – Martinborough – New Zealand

Escarpment – Pinot Gris 2013 – Martinborough – New Zealand

The nose is elegant, fine and fruity. It reveals notes of exotic fruit associated with a few notes of flowers, pear as well as hints of vanilla. The palate is fruity and well-balanced. It expresses notes of orange, citrus and lemon zest associated with slight notes of pineapple, slight notes of clementine as well as…

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Escarpment – Pinot Blanc 2013 – Martinborough – New Zealand

Escarpment – Pinot Blanc 2013 – Martinborough – New Zealand

The nose reveals notes of flowers associated with slight notes of green hazelnut, fruits, curcumin, spices and a slight vegetal note. The palate is smooth, fresh, mineral, fruity and offers a beautiful matter. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of citrus (lemon, clementine) associated with touches of flint, flint stone, oak and vanilla. Good…

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