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2007 Tarras Vineyards “The Steppes Vineyard” Pinot Noir Central According to Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate: “Moderate complexity on the nose: soft and plumy on the palate … very smooth on the finish. Slips down the throat easily. Drink now-2013.” (09/09) “Winemaker Carol Bunn, who spent time working at Dry River and Martinborough Vineyards [...] Amazon.com Review Though it drinks deep of its subject, Karen MacNeil’s Wine Bible deftly avoids two traps many wine books fall into: talking down to wine novices or talking up to more experienced enophiles. The book avoids these traps through MacNeil’s obvious, and infectious, love of her subject, which comes out in almost every sentence of [...] 2007 Tarras Vineyards “The Steppes Vineyard” Pinot Noir Central According to Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate: “Moderate complexity on the nose: soft and plumy on the palate … very smooth on the finish. Slips down the throat easily. Drink now-2013.” (09/09) “Winemaker Carol Bunn, who spent time working at Dry River and Martinborough Vineyards on the north [...] New Zealand is the youngest country on earth and the last major landmass to be discovered. It has a rich and fascinating history, reflecting both its Maori and European heritage. Hachette NZ is the leading publisher of books about New Zealand’s wonderful and unique food, sport, culture, entertainment and travel. About the Author Michael Cooper is New [...] 2009 Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand is widely regarded as setting a global standard for this variety. A combination of dry and moderate climates gives near perfect cool climate growing conditions and assists with the intense varietal characters unique to Marlborough. This is a crisp and powerful, well balanced wine with intense [...] 2006 Quartz Reef Pinot Noir Central Otago According to the Wine Spectator: “Ripe, with silky depth to the cherry pie, wild berry, dried herb and spice flavors. Violet, sandalwood and slate nuances add intrigue, with lithe tannins, cedar and lingering lemon thyme tones. Drink now through 2011.” (05/08) ” Austrian born and trained winemaker Rudi Bauer, [...] 2008 Southern Lights Sauvignon Blanc Need a crisp white wine for a party, wedding or just weekday house wine? Look no further than the Southern Lights Sauvignon Blanc, which comes from fruit sourced from a more well known winery in New Zealand.This Kiwi “savvy” is bright and juicy with classic notes of grapefruit, passion fruit and [...] 2009 Huia Sauvignon Blanc The Huia Sauvignon Blanc 2009 was harvested from two Estate vineyards in certification to Bio Grow Organics and Bio Dynamics. The Home vineyard on the Wairau plain is river-run made up of sandy silts and stones which retain heat overnight. The grapes from this vineyard carry ripe tropical flavours. The Winsome Vineyard [...] Villa Maria Reserve Wairau Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2008 A classic Wairau Valley style, showcasing the riper fruit characters found in the valley. The nose is overflowing with pungent passionfruit, grapefruit and a dash of traditional Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc character. The palate is pungent and powerful, possessing an explosive array of ripe gooseberry and tropical flavours, which [...] Soljans Winter Wine Fair Winter just got better! The annual Winter Wine Fair is on at Soljans Estate Winery in Kumeu 2nd-18th July offering great prices on all wines, with fine cuisine to add a warm winter glow to mind, body and soul. In the Cellar Door there are fantastic specials on all of [...] |
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