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Rippon Central Otago Pinot Noir 2006
Country: New Zealand
Region: Central Otago
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Among the pioneers of Central Otago winemaking, Lois and the late Rolfe Mills first planted vines on their schist-soiled Wanaka farm in 1982. This wine was made from hand picked fruit, wild yeast fermented and bottled without fining or filtration. The wine shows vibrant and pure red and black cherry aromas, with a little supporting oak. The silky palate has dark cherry, spice and oak characters in great balance. Very drinkable now, it should cellar for a further 5-7 years. |
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van Asch Riesling 2008
Country: New Zealand
Region: Central Otago
Varietal: Riesling
Aromas of ripe stonefruit and citrus combine with a high extract, low alcohol structure. The van Asch Riesling retains a natural sweetness balanced by ripe, mineral acidity resulting in a classically styled Central Otago Riesling. This wine is a tangerine dream. Recommended cellaring 3-8 years. |
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Felton Road Central Otago Riesling
Country: New Zealand
Region: Central Otago
Varietal: Riesling
Hints of mineral and flint gently sweep over aromas of citrus flower and lime. The rich texture is the first overwhelming impression, with apricot emerging over the lime and floral characters. Although sweet, the bright acidity leads to a clean and persistent finish. |
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Spy Valley Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2008
Country: New Zealand
Region: Marlborough
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Powerful fruit aromas of passionfruit, grapefruit and an underlying 'sweat' character. Complex mineral notes and sweet-pea notes add interest. Rich and ripe with generous palate weight. Sweet fruit flavours dance over the tongue and end with a sustained, dry finish. |
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Craggy Range Le Sol Syrah 2007
Country: New Zealand
Region: Hawkes Bay
Varietal: Syrah
This is arguably one of New Zealand's best Syrahs. Hand-harvested Gimblett Gravels fruit, 50% new French oak for 18 months. Densely coloured with vibrant purple hues. Intense aromas of prune, blackberry and licorice abound, boosted by floral elements of thyme, lavender and white pepper. The palate is incredibly rich, with fine silky tannins that provide a lush, sensuous texture. The finish is refined and polished, deep and smooth. It will cellar for up to 15 years. |
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Vinoptima Gisborne Gewurztraminer
Country: New Zealand
Region: Gisborne
Varietal: Gewurztraminer
Characterised by a naturally occurring wild yeast which was allowed to initiate the ferments, imparting a wonderful and distinctive honey-suckle character to the wine. An excellent luscious Gewurztraminer that exhibits beautiful floral and mixed spice aromas similar to the great wines of Alsace. The palate is ripe with rich honeysuckle and citrus fruit backed by a distinctive natural botrytis character. The finish is off-dry. |
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