WWNZ visit to Nelson – What other writers thought -13th November 2014
Nelson Winegrowers hosted the Wine Writers of New Zealand group for a two-day visit to the region. Members attending share their thoughts. DAY ONE Neudorf by John Hawkesby No New…
Villa Maria Cellar Selection Hawke’s Bay Arneis 2013
Arneis is an emerging variety in New Zealand with young vine wines tending to be fresh but lacking depth of flavour
Villa Maria Private Bin East Coast Arneis 2013
This wine is an easy drinking style wine with lime, melon and a hint of ginger spice in the finish.
Woollaston Estates Pinot Noir 2012
The palate is full and dry with flavours of oak spiced cherries with floral notes. Fine but firm tannins add structure to the long juicy finish
Saint Clair Family Estate Omaka Reserve Chardonnay 2013
This is a full-bodied, rich chardonnay with ripe nectarine and peach flavours that are balanced with nice oak spice
Mud House Waipara Valley Riesling 2014
the flavours a of fresh lime marmalade with a twist of ginger spice to add some heat to the very long finish
Woollaston Estates Sauvignon Blanc 2014
Ripe lime and grapefruit citrus characters with firm acidity and bitterness in the finish.
Brown Brothers Moscato 2014
Made from fruit grown in Victoria this is another wine with very a delicate spritz
Brown Brothers Moscato & Sauvignon Blanc NV
Low alcohol (7.5%) style wine with a nice fresh light bubbly spritz