Bishops Head – Pinot Noir 2012 – Waipara Valley

Bishops Head – Pinot Noir 2012 – Waipara Valley

The nose reveals notes of ripe red fruit, leather and slight notes of rosewood. The palate is balanced, crunchy, fat, full, balanced, ample, beautifully elegant and a bit aerial. On the palate this wine expresses notes of cherry, red currant, cassis, plum and black cherry combined with fine notes of strawberry jam. Tannins are ripe…

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Bishops Head – Rockface – Pinot Noir 2014 – Waipara Valley

Bishops Head – Rockface – Pinot Noir 2014 – Waipara Valley

The nose is fruity. It reveals notes of cherry and red fruit combined with hints of plum. The palate is fruity, balanced, full, fat and quite supple. On the palate this wine expresses notes of cherry, blackberry and plum associated with touches of strawberry and black pepper on the finish. Good length.

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Bishops Head – Riesling 2011 – Waipara Valley

Bishops Head – Riesling 2011 – Waipara Valley

The nose is intense, beautifully built, elegant and quite fine. It reveals notes of flowers, lilac, orchid and slight notes of fresh fruit. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, suave, gourmand, silky and offers some smoothness. In the mouth it expresses notes of citrus candy and ripe Brugnon combined with touches of exotic fruit (pineapple, passion fruit)….

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Bishops Head – Dry Riesling 2011 – Waipara Valley

Bishops Head – Dry Riesling 2011 – Waipara Valley

The nose is fruity and elegant. It reveals notes of candied citrus zest (lemon, clementine) associated with notes of fresh citrus as well as slight notes of candy. The palate is fruity, elegant, fleshy, suave, gourmand, silky and harmonious. It expresses notes of citrus (lemon, mandarin) associated with slight notes of pineapple, sweet spices, as…

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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 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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