New Releases September 2010

Saint Clair Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2010

Pungent and powerful aroma of gooseberry and herbs, lemon citrus flavours burst out of the glass in this typical Marlborough savvy. Lovely summer drinking with dollops of sweet ripe fruit and a long lively finish, about $19 in NZ.

Marsden Bay of Islands Syrah 2009

Spice and sweet dark berry fruit with hints of black pepper, smooth rich full bodied wine that has potential to develop for many years. Silver medal winner at the recently judged Upper North Island Wine Challenge, about $35 in NZ from the winery, for suppliers go to www.marsdenestate.co.nz. 

Main Divide Tehau Reserve Waipara Valley Pinot Noir 2008

Smoky savoury oak seamlessly combined with concentrated ripe cherry flavours, beautifully textured wine tightly constructed and still developing, sharply priced at around $33 in NZ.

Dry River Martinborough Viognier 2010

Honey apricots and sweet juicy fruit aromas lead on to smooth luscious stone fruit and spice flavours, rich textural wine with substantial alcohol but totally gorgeous drinking, about $45 only from the winery.

Gibbston Valley Central Otago Pinot Gris 2009

Delicate crisp almost bone dry wine, cinnamon and pear juice flavours, impressive balance of fruit and acid with clean dry finish, great food style, about $28 in NZ.

Akarua Central Otago Pinot Noir 2009

Enticing bouquet of cherries plums and spice, sweet fruit, fine elegant tannins, and long lingering finish, about $38 in NZ, not to be missed is the Akarua Reserve Pinot Noir 2009 a real stunner with potential for 3-4 years development ahead, about $55 in NZ.