Archive for 'New Zealand' Category

Matua Valley 2007 Sauvignon Blanc Paretai - White Wine

Aug 25th, 2011 by admin | 0

White Wine by Matua Valley from Marlborough, New Zealand. Almost clear with a subtle green hue, the nose is classic Marlborough - passionfruit, generous tropical characters, a gentle touch of sweat, all underpinned with steely minerality. The palate is linear and long, chalky acidity, generous fruit and mineral characters combine to form a complete [...]

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Dashwood 2006 Pinot Noir - Red Wine

Aug 22nd, 2011 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Dashwood from Marlborough, New Zealand. This bright garnet wine shows lifted cherry fruit and mushroom notes on the nose. The palate exhibits ripe black cherry fruit flavors and has soft tannin finish.
 

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Cloudy Bay 2007 Sauvignon Blanc - White Wine

Aug 6th, 2011 by admin | 0

White Wine by Cloudy Bay from Marlborough, New Zealand. Mouth-watering aromas of passionfruit and lemongrass led with the spiciness of just-picked tomatoes tossed with fresh basil. Many small parcels of fruit, ripened under ideal conditions, bring layers of complexity to the 2007 Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc. The palate has exceptional richness, with ripe gooseberry [...]

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Gusto 2006 Sauvignon Blanc - White Wine

Jul 27th, 2011 by admin | 59

White Wine by Gusto from Marlborough, New Zealand.
 

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Wairau River 2006 Sauvignon Blanc - White Wine

Jun 8th, 2011 by admin | 0

White Wine by Wairau River from Marlborough, New Zealand. Established in 1978, the Rose family estate vineyards are situated on the banks of the Wairau River. Low crops and ripe fruit produce wine that has become renowned for exhibiting intense fruit characteristics and classical elegance. The philosophy that we pursue has always been one [...]

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Villa Maria 2005 Private Bin Pinot Noir - Red Wine

May 6th, 2011 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Villa Maria from Marlborough, New Zealand. A perfumed bouquet of ripe cherries and raspberry fruits, hallmarks of Marlborough Pinot Noir. On the palate, the wine displays ripe fruits with complex savory and spice elements. Soft, fine-grained tannins provide structure and definition, yet allow for immediate consumption. Enjoy now until 2009 [...]

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Palliser Estate 2005 Sauvignon Blanc - White Wine

Apr 25th, 2011 by admin | 0

White Wine by Palliser Estate from Martinborough, New Zealand. In Palliser Estate’s Martinborough vineyards, they train the vines to achieve a low canopy density and well-exposed fruit. This combined with judicious leaf plucking produces the distinctive fruit flavors in the wine. When the grapes are judged to be at their optimum maturity, they [...]

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Pencarrow 2005 Pinot Noir - Red Wine

Apr 1st, 2011 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Pencarrow from Martinborough, New Zealand. The 2005 season in Martinborough delivered a light crop with intense color and ripe flavors and tannins. This Martinborough Pinot Noir was made with traditional Burgundian techniques including a prefermentation maceration, which allows wild yeast to initiate the fermentation and a post-fermentation maceration to ensure the [...]

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Drylands 2007 Sauvignon Blanc - White Wine

Mar 27th, 2011 by admin | 0

White Wine by Drylands from Marlborough, New Zealand. Appearance: Light yellow in color, with greenish hues highlighting the brilliant clarity. Aroma: A rich bouquet of gooseberry and passionfruit fill the nose. Flavor: Rich, ripe tropical and herbal flavors. Intense gooseberry and passion fruit result in a vibrant burst of flavor. [...]

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Goldwater 2007 Sauvignon Blanc - White Wine

Mar 6th, 2011 by admin | 0

White Wine by Goldwater from Marlborough, New Zealand. Pale straw gold. Intensely aromatic and fragrant aromas of white peach, passionfruit and rock melon with subtle citrus giving lift. This wine displays real fruit intensity without being aggressive. Rich ripe aromas meld with herbal and citrus nuances. Crisp, mouth-feel, well balanced with an elegant, long [...]

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