Hollick Wines Pinot Noir 2024
A sneak peek at this release. At time of writing, the 2022 is still available on the Hollick Wines website. 10 Months maturation in French oak hogsheads. Hollick Wines, Pinot […]
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Hollick Wines Sauvignon Blanc 2024
Sauvignon Blanc probably gets a bronze as far as Coonawarra whites are concerned, but with cool nights and a maritime influence, there can be some decent examples. Hollick Wines, Sauvignon […]
Arrogant Frog by Jean-Claude Mas Picnic Cuvee Sauvignon Blanc 2023
Jean-Claude Mas the original Arrogant Frog has relabelled his Sauvignon Blanc ‘Picnic Cuvee.’ Jean-Claude Mas, Arrogant Frog, Picnic Cuvee, Sauvignon Blanc, IGP Pays d’Oc, 2023 Varietal passionfruit, gooseberry and soft […]
Nautilus Estate N.V. Brut
Nautilus Estate is part of the esteemed Hill-Smith Family Estates and celebrates its 40th birthday this year. Winemaker is Clive Jones. Tiraged in October 2020, a split of 72.4% Pinot […]
Nautilus Estate The Paper Nautilus Sauvignon Blanc 2023
The Paper Nautilus wine from Nautilus Estate in Marlborough. Named after the Argonaut shells (Paper Nautilus) that are washed up on the beaches of the Marlborough Sounds: “For authorities whose […]
Nautilus Clay Hills Vineyard Pinot Noir 2020
Hand-picked fruit, de-stemmed in to 3 small tanks incorporating (0.5 to 100%) whole bunch components. On skins for an average of 20 days before pressing off to 228 L French […]
Nautilus Southern Valleys Pinot Noir 2020
Nautilus Estate in Marlborough is part of Hill Smith Family Estates and winemaker is Clive Jones. Proving that Marlborough does more than Sauv Blanc. A blend of Pinot Noir clones […]
Nautilus Estate Chardonnay 2023
Nautilus Estate is part of the esteemed Hill-Smith Family Estates and celebrates its 40th birthday this year. Winemaker is Clive Jones. 2023 was another La Nina vintage with wet conditions. […]
Arrogant Frog by Jean-Claude Mas Lily Pad Noir Pinot Noir 2024
Jean-Claude Mas has had a hit with the Arrogant Frog range. From the Upper Aude Valley in the Limoux region of Languedoc, southern France, sub-labelled Lily Pad Noir. Jean-Claude Mas, […]
Arrogant Frog by Jean-Claude Mas Toasty And Buttery Chardonnay 2023
Jean-Claude Mas has had a hit with the Arrogant Frog range. Affordable and quaffable French wines, trying to take a little of the stuffiness out the perception of Euro vin. […]
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