Aromas of blackcurrant and gooseberry with underlying black olive notes dominate the nose. The palate shows a rich concentration of pure Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc characters with a crisp acidity. This wine is a perfect accompaniment for pan-fried herb polenta cakes, basil pesto and roasted tomato relish. Though made to drink whilst it is young and vivacious, this wine may be cellared for up to three years to develop further complexity.
The palate shows wonderful density with warm, dark plum and berry fruit. There is a perceived sweetness from the ripe fruit, while the tannins are fine and seamless. Color: Deep garnet red. Aromas: Lifted dark berry fruits, black cherry with hints of savory spice and chocolate.
Aromas: Lifted dark berry fruits, black cherry with hints of savory spice and chocolate.
Palate: The palate shows wonderful density with warm, dark plum and berry fruit. There is a perceived sweetness from the ripe fruit, while the tannins are fine and seamless.
This wine is a positive evolution of this entry level Pinot Noir style. Fruit driven, with a dominance of classic cherry and red berry characters supported with hints of oak spice adding a touch of complexity over the fine velvet structure.
Aromas: Ripe blackberries, black plums and spice are highlighted by toasty nuances.
Palate: The supple palate is lead by sweet dark fruit flavours which are well-balanced with savoury complexities and spicy oak. The approachable mouthfeel exposes a silky tannin structure and has a medium long finish.
Brancott Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is a fruit-driven wine crafted in a style which epitomizes the character and flavor of the Marlborough region. It justly deserves its international reputation for quality and consistency. A benchmark of New Zealand varietal winemaking.
With aromas of ripe gooseberry and fresh herb combined with underlying mineral characters, this wine has concentration and purity of aroma and flavor. Vineyard blocks from the Wairau and Awatere valleys, displaying superior flavor and concentration, were nurtured over the 2007 growing season to result in a wine which exudes style and is truly representative of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.
Pale straw in color the wine exhibits aromas of fresh pear, hints of tropical fruit and subtle spice highlights. These characters follow through onto the palate where they are combined with ripe, citrus flavors and an enveloping texture. This classic, easy drinking Pinot Grigio can be enjoyed young or will cellar gracefully for up to 3 years. Serve lightly chilled.
The Chardonnays grown in the Marlborough Region are justly considered the country's finest. Vinification of Cloudy Bay Chardonnay includes aging on the lees, malolactic fermentation and maturation in French oak. The result is a full-bodied wine, with complex, enticing aromas and flavors and a creamy, full palate. It can be enjoyed at release or aged for greater complexity.
Redolent of ripe red cherries and plums, infused with the fragrance of violets and a trace of cinnamon spice, Cloudy Bay Pinot Noir is exquisitely aromatic. The palate is both supple and very fine. It has the richness of dark fruits, toasty oak and a savory earthiness that leads into a seamless, lengthy finish.
Brilliant fruit flavors and intense varietal character are the hallmarks of Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc. Often reminiscent of gooseberries, lychees and other tropical fruits, the intense flavors of this exuberant wine are backed up with bracing acidity. Vinification methods retain the freshness of the distinctive fruit characteristics with a portion barrel-fermented to enhance palate structure. Enjoy this wine in its youth for its startlingly fresh, racy aromas and tangy, flavorsome palate.
With complex flavors Meyer lemons, Key limes and a zing that awakens the appetite.
39% Merlot, 37% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Malbec. This is a full bodied and rich Hawkes Bay blend, densely coloured and exhibiting a bouquet of plums, red fruits, dried herbs and hints of oak. The palate is soft and generous in nature, making it easy to enjoy as a young wine; however well ripened tannins suggests this wine has the potential to age exceptionally well.
This is a full bodied but elegant style of Hawkes Bay Chardonnay, exhibiting ripe stone fruit and melon characters, intermingled with hints of butter, grapefruit and oak. The wine is rich in the mouth, complex and long. Ideally suited to rich seafood or white meat dishes.
This is a very intense and powerful wine. True to its Marlborough origins its flavours are a mix of ripe tropical fruits, citrus and cooler notes of fresh herbs, tomato leaf and pea pod. Full bodied but with a crisp finish. This dry wine is a perfect match for most seafood and many Asian styled dishes.
The Icon philosophy is to employ the best fruit, from the best vineyard sites each vintage. The wine style is a culmination of the past few years' research on specific viticulture techniques, special attention to vineyard sites and a wine-making emphasis on fruit structure and balance. The wine has the expected traditional Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc bouquet of gooseberries, nettles and rich herbal characters complemented by an overlay of ripe tropical fruit. The palate is complex, strongly varietal with endless mouth feel finishing clean and balanced. Brilliantly focused flavor. Classic, classy Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Consistent International medal winner.
House of Nobilo presents this exciting wine made exclusively from quality New Zealand fruit. Fall Harvest Sauvignon Blanc is totally focused on lifted varietal fruit flavors typical of cool climate Sauvignon Blanc. This wine is best enjoyed with food and while the wine is young and fresh.
Aromas of rich tropical fruits, white currant and fresh basil lead to a palate full in delivery, combining layers of fresh textured yellow fruits cut with finely balanced mineral tension.
Full nose showing tropical passion fruit, pineapple and stone fruits with some green apple and just a touch of fresh grass in the pungent style that defines Marlborough. An outstanding intensity on the palate explodes with refreshing lemon-lime and tropical fruits enhanced by well-balanced acidity and finishing with a long, clean finish.
Vibrant light cherry red in color, the nose exhibits perfumed violet aromas, complementing sweet cherry fruit. The palate displays soft, rich sweet fruit, balanced with integrated lingering oak; resulting in a palate of length and complexity.
Light green in colour, passionfruit and citrus fruits fill the nose complimented by complexing flint. The palate is filled with tight passionfruit, melon and lemon fruit. This is all kept in check by the distinctive and chalky Marlborough acidity.
Pale lemon in color, with green hues and brilliant clarity. Aroma: A vibrant bouquet of citrus and tropical fruits, with hints of cut grass and capsicum. Palate: A wine of charm, elegance and style, the palate has excellent weight and mouthfeel. Showing concentrated tropical fruit flavors of grapefruit, lemon and pineapple, with layers of muted herbal characters. The crisp, balanced freshness of the palate extends into a lingering, refreshing finish.
A splendid example of Sauvignon Blanc. Herbaceousness, from the addition of 10% Semillon, balanced with rich tropical flavors, crisp acidity and a good length on the palate.
Color: Light straw
Bouquet: Bright and fresh, with vibrant aromas of citrus, gooseberry and melon underscored by notes of lemongrass.
Taste: Full-bodied and lively, offering intense flavors of passionfruit and mango set against a backbone of racy acidity.
The vibrant aromas combine with delicious flavors that are integrated, zesty hints of citrus and a crisp acidity. Crisp and ripe fruit flavors of kiwi, pear, and green apple with distinctive mineral and gooseberry notes prominent.
This wine displays vibrant fruit aromatics of pink grapefruit, passionfruit and a complex minerality. The palate shows balance, both ripe passionfruit flavours and a tight fresh acidity.
A perfumed bouquet of red and dark cherries, plums and spice notes. Fruit driven and elegant, with long layers of flavor, full-bodied and well-balanced with fine tannis. This wine is concentrated and rich- and elegant Pinot Noir with finesse and complexity.
The wine displays lovely youthful Riesling characters of delicate citrus fruit, lemon and tantalizing lime with hints of orange blossom. The wine has a fresh yet harmonious palate, ensuring a perfect balance between intense fruit and dazzling crisp acidity in a dry style. An excellent apertif wine, it also pairs beautifully with food.
A beautifully intense and lively wine, overflowing with aromas of ripe goose-berry, melon and passion fruit with hints of grapefruit, lime and nettles. The wine is mouth-filling and juicy with vibrant fruit and fantastic mid-palate richness and weight, finishing rich and racy with excellent length and crispness.
This Chardonnay has been crafted in a fruit-driven style suited for everyday enjoyment as an alternative to wooded styles. Produced to capture the essence of Hawkes Bay Chardonnay and full of ripe peach and stone fruit flavors, this wine is finely-balanced with an edge of minerality.
This vibrant Sauvignon Blanc is bursting with a fruit-salad-bowl of flavors including ripe gooseberry, passion fruit, fresh citrus lime and exotic herbaceous aromas. The wine has an exciting palate with layers of juicy flavors, intensity and fullness, finishing with a refreshing crisp, clean and racy acidity. Enjoy this exuberant and delightful wine.
This wine has a perfumed bouquet of ripe cherries and raspberry fruits - hallmarks of Marlborough Pinot Noir. One the palate, the wine displays ripe fruit with complex savory and spice elements. Soft, silky, fine-grained tannis provide structure and definition, yet also allow for the wine to be consumed young.
Aromas of green and red apple, quince and spicy pear notes are featured on the nose. On the palate, the wine is soft and textured, leading into a balanced and dry styled finish.
This wine features red cherry, raspberry and cassis fruits with cedar spice and faint tobacco leaf undertones. An approachable palate follows, enhanced by fine grained tannins and good length.
A pure and delicate bouquet of ripe citrus-lime and spring blossom aromas. The palate is beautifully balanced with intense flavors, lovely juicy length and a lime zest finish.
This wine is gently crafted using a natural approach to winemaking. It has a seductive bouquet, offering an array of cherry fruit and complex spicy clove notes. The layered and complex palate is elegant, refined and delicately textured. A classic Marlborough Pinot Noir.
A classic Wairau style Sauvignon Blanc, showcasing the ripe fruit characteristics found in the Valley. The nose overflows with intense passion fruit, grapefruit and gooseberry characteristics. The palate is powerful with an explosive array of ripe gooseberry and tropical flavors complemented by crisp acidity and a long finish.