Intensely aromatic and characteristically smoky, with marked reduction, a style that Dog Point have mastered so brilliantly. That smokiness is notable yet not excessive even if it is highly stylised. Behind the struck match is vibrant grapefruit and pear,...
It must be difficult being Cloudy Bay, because fame brings extra scrutiny and the question, ‘Does this brand offer value for money in the context of the wider region?’ In 2023, the Sauvignon Blanc silences its critics. Its vineyard may be much larger than...
This has lovely richness to the chamomile and orange sherbet flavors at the core, with notes of lemon zest, apple and lemon blossoms on a medium frame. Drink now. 25,000 cases made.
A very international expression with aromas and flavours of mineral and lemon, apple and fresh green herb, a fine lees and stony soil qualities. A satin texture with salivating acidity and fruit flavours that reflect the bouquet, fine herbaceous quality a...
Very attractive bouquet, ripe, fresh, pure and new. I really like the texture of this wine with a fine almost mealy mouthfeel emphasising the use of lees and acidity to drive these ideas through the palate. Citrus and fresh white-fleshed orchard fruits, j...