Sourced from selected parcels of Marlborough fruit from the Stoneleigh vineyards along Rapaura Road. Stoneleigh, Latitude, Pinot Noir, Marlborough, 2015 Smoky dark cherry aromas, baked ham meaty note. Dark blueberry […]
In a quick pinot noir blind tasting line up with a local wine maker, this one stood out well despite some initial reluctance. Wine maker is Jamie Marfell, a Marlborough […]
Good looking packaging with the Stelvin Luxe cap. Winemaker is Jamie Marfell, a Marlborough native. Stoneleigh, Classic, Pinot Noir, Rosé, Marlborough, 2016 A fairly safe nose of tart red fruits raspberry, […]
Thank heavens for the IRF scale on the back label of this wine which indicates the level of sweetness (caused by residual sugar left after the fermentation process has finished). […]
Part of a handful of wines that my friend Curly Haslam-Coates, left me after teaching a WSET session. Going by the wines, pretty sure the theme was “certain wines from […]
Central Otago Pinot Noir for me tends to have sinewy tannins and whilst this is muscular, the alcohol fills out the body well. Amisfield Pinot Noir, Central Otago 2014 10% […]
The Otago wine district is arguably one of the most visually stunning regions in the world. Nestled under the 2 million year old Pisa mountain range, Amisfield have a site […]
Spring Timlin and Duncan Shouler are the winemakers for Squealing Pig, a New Zealand winery that sources grapes predominantly from the South Island. This Syrah comes from Hawke’s Bay in […]
Family run. Well made wines. Quality addition to the NZ wine scene. Mount Riley, Pinot Gris, Marlborough, 2015 A hint of blush indicating a little time on skins. Residual sweetness […]
An exclusive to Dan Murphy’s stores in Australia. Toi Toi picked up some sliver bling at the London International Wine and Spirit Competition for this wine. Toi Toi Sauvignon Blanc, […]
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