by Ray Johnson | Nov 21, 2008 | Marlborough, New Zealand, Pinot Noir
Sherwood Estate, Marlborough, Pinot Noir 2007 Brambles, earth and green spices mark the nose and the fruit is still in the background, waiting to come out. In the mouth though, the fruit is poignant, framed by lots of acidity. Proprietors Dayne & Jill Sherwood....
by Ray Johnson | Sep 11, 2008 | Marlborough, New Zealand, Sauvignon Blanc
The Drylands and Omaka Springs shine in this flight and show two slightly different taste profiles. Drylands, Marlborough, Sauvignon Blanc 2007 A pungent rush of gooseberry jumps out of the glass when you pour this wine with cut grass in the background. The same...
by Ray Johnson | Aug 14, 2008 | Marlborough, New Zealand, Sauvignon Blanc
Whitehaven, Marlborough, Sauvignon Blanc 2007 This is full-throttle gooseberries and herbaceousness with loads of acidity – a delicious mouthful of citrus fruit and green peppers. Our friends Chuck and Barbara brought over the ’06 version to share with us...
by Ray Johnson | Apr 24, 2008 | Madeira, Marlborough, Nelson, New Zealand, Pinot Noir, Waipara
2 flights of Pinot from New Zealand and here is number 1 Daniel Schuster Waipara Pinot Noir Selection 2006 Intense acidity marks this Pinot to drink with food today or lay down in the cellar. P&B in Waipara 14% $26.99 at Bottle Barn Daniel Schuster Saint Clair...
by Ray Johnson | Dec 14, 2007 | Marlborough, New Zealand, Sparkling Dry
No.1 Family Estate Marlborough Cuvee No.1 Blanc de Blanc Sparkling Wine nv Crisp and concentrated, like biting into a green apple. As with Blanc de Blancs from Champagne, this is 100% Chardonnay, aged two years en tirage. Owner & winemaker Daniel Le Brun. Produced...
by Ray Johnson | Dec 7, 2007 | Marlborough, New Zealand, Sauvignon Blanc
Cloudy Bay Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2007 Intense green characters, like cutting grass in the summer on a windy day with plenty of acidity. There is full concentration on the palate. Machine harvested, fermented in stainless and aged on the lees for two months....
