Mud House Pinot Noir Central Otago 2019
Brilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of red plum and fresh herbs with supporting notes of raspberry, mineral, and earth. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red cherry, baking spices, slate, and subtle hints of oak. The finish is long and lingering with silky tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $19.99 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Whitecliff Winemaker's Selection Rosé Hawkes Bay 2020
Brilliant, medium salmon color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of strawberry and passion fruit with supporting notes of hibiscus flower, raspberry, and nectarine. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red cherry, kumquat, and sweet, fresh herbs. The finish lingers with bright acidity. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $14 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Whitecliff Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2020
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, light pale straw color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of grapefruit and fresh hay with supporting notes of gooseberry, kumquat, and citrus zest. The palate echoes the nose delivering a citrus-driven core with flavors of tropical fruit, slate, and green tea. The finish is crisp and refreshing. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $16 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2018
Brilliant, medium straw color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of tropical fruit and citrus zest with supporting notes of fresh herbs, gooseberry, and grapefruit. The palate echoes the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of pineapple, honeysuckle, red grapefruit, and a subtle hint of ginger. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $17.99 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Giesen Pinot Noir Marlborough 2014
Brilliant, translucent ruby red color. The nose is very expressive and complex offering scents of red plum, wild red berries, and cherry with supporting notes of clove, anise, mineral, and hints of earth. The palate echoes the nose delivering a lush and juicy core with flanking notes of brown baking spices, earth, and mineral that adds structure and length. Medium-bodied with perfect balance and great length with long trailing tart fruit and spice accents and soft tannins. $30 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Giesen Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2014
Brilliant, pale straw color. The nose is fresh, vibrant, and complex with scents of kumquat, lime, green apple, and kiwi rising from the glass. The palate echoes the nose delivering a rich, multilayered fruit core with bright acidity in support that finishes strong with subtle green apple skin notes. Medium-bodied with perfect balance thanks to a generous dose of bright acidity. $20 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
13 Celsius Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2015
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, pale straw color. The aromatics are ultra fresh and clean offering a clever marriage of citrus zest, grapefruit pulp, and vibrant tropical fruits with wild herbs, mineral, and orange peel. The palate faithfully follows the nose delivering a bright, citrus focus with layers of grass, herbs, and silky tropical fruits that become more generous as the wine slightly warms. Medium-bodied with perfect balance with subtle lingering citrus notes. Made with 100% Sauvignon Blanc. $17 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Mud House Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2014
Very, very pale straw color. The nose offers a complex melange of citrus juice and zest with red grapefruit in the lead supported by notes of green grass, English cucumbers, and star fruit. The palate confirms the nose delivering a lush but sprite fruit-driven core with beautiful waves of semi-tart citrus nd hints of green herbs. This is an ultra refreshing wine with great balance and incredible depth. Made with 100% Sauvignon Blanc. $16.99 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
