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Crowded House Marlborough Sauvignon
Blanc 2007 (S)
This
is a zesty, fruit-forward offering, typical of the
Marlborough style with plentiful ripe tropical and
citrus aromas and vibrancy...more
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Cairnbrae 'Wild South' Marlborough Riesling 2006
(S)
Stunning dry wine, with just a hint of richness and
a dazzling purity that shows just why Riesling is
so highly regarded wine writers...more |
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Waipara Springs Waipara Sauvignon
Blanc 2007 (S)
Despite being further south (colder) than Marlborough,
this has a surprisingly rich and creamy style as a
result of aging on its lees...more |
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Ra Nui Wairau Valley, Marlborough
Sauvignon Blanc 2006 (S)
Excellent hand-crafted wine; full bodied and rich
by Marlborough standards yet taut and mineral, making
it particularly ‘food-friendly’...more |
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Catalina Sounds Marlborough Sauvignon
Blanc 2006 (S)
Former Isabel Estate winemaker Ant Moore's new project
and the initial signs are extremely encouraging...more |
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Cairnbrae ‘Wild South’ Reserve Marlborough
Sauvignon Blanc 2006 (S)
Winemaker Christie Brown has produced a cracker; richly
concentrated with an intense aroma of sweet peas and
tinned asparagus!...more |
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Redmetal Vineyards 'Basket Press'
Hawkes Bay Merlot/Cab Franc 2004
From the warmer, North Island climes, this is an elegant,
well-structured fruity red – fleshy & plummy
yet restrained...more |
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Lowburn Ferry Central Otago Pinot
Noir 2006
From the world's most southerly winegrowing region,
this elegant wine shows dark cherries, violets and
spice with dark fruits, liquorice...more |
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- Denotes Stelvin® / screw cap closure |
