|
|
The Boutique Wineries of New Zealand
|
Thursday, November 3, 2005
|
|
Internationally acclaimed New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc is rated throughout the world as the definitive benchmark style for this varietal. The growing recognition for New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, and Pinot Noir is helping to further cement New Zealand's position as a producer of world class wines.
We have tasted 15 wonderful wines. Selaks Sauvignon Blanc 05 was the favorite White, Main Divide Pinot Noir 2004 was the favorite red.
Speaker: George Galey, President, American Estates Wines
|
|
| Flight I: Whites |
Votes |
Full Retail
Bottle Price $ |
Mills Reef Sauvignon Blanc 04 Hawkes Bay
Oldest wine region in New Zealand. Barrel fermented and aged for four months in one and two year old French barriques. Aromatic, herbaceous, crisp, complex, smooth finish. |
5 |
$13.00 |
|
Dashwood Sauvignon Blanc 04 Marlborough
Aromatic, lemon, lime. On the palate it is zingy and intense, with bright acidity. Balanced. |
12 |
$15.00 |
|
Mount Riley Sauvignon Blanc 04 Marlborough
Pale green color, powerful aromas of gooseberry fruit, complex palate with layers of mango and earthy flavors. Long finish with medium acidity. Drink now and cellar up to four years. |
15 |
$13.00 |
|
Seven Terraces Sauvignon Blanc 04 Marlborough
Grapefruit and lime citrus aroma with grassy note, briny, salty, sweaty with crisp acidity and long finish. |
2 |
$13.00 |
|
Selaks Sauvignon Blanc 05 Marlborough
100% Sauvignon Blanc, Deeper color, citrus aromas, light acidity, balanced. The favorite of this flight. |
17 |
$15.00 |
|
Vavasour Sauvignon Blanc 04 Marlborough, Awatere Valley
3% Semillon, Bright and tangy, lively with tangerine and lime character, shaded with apricot and green apple flavors on the long finish. Drink now. |
3 |
$18.00 |
|
TeMata Woodthorpe Viognier 04 Hawkes Bay
Deeper color, orange blossom and canned apricots nose, long finish. Will go well with Chinese, Thai and Sushi dishes. |
Liked |
$26.00 |
|
Mount Riley Chardonnay 2004 Marlborough
Light color, pineapple and tropical fruit flavors. Very light. Short finish.
|
Not liked |
$25.00 |
| Flight II: Reds |
Votes |
Full Retail
Bottle Price $ |
Main Divide Pinot Noir 2004 Waipara Valley
Made in the Burgundian tradition. Bright ruby color, soft, good fruit, complex, balanced with velvet tannins and long finish. The favorite of this flight. |
12 |
$25.00 |
|
Daniel Schuster Pinot Noir Waipara 2004 Canterbury Plains,Waipara Valley
The stony silt and clay soils are ideal for growing good Pinot noir. Deep ruby in color, rich berry fruit flavors, savory fine oak characters and generous tannins. A hint of peppery spice and velvet texture adds complexity to the long finish. |
4 |
$30.00 |
|
Mt Difficulty Pinot Noir 2003 Central Otago
Light color, Sweet nose with some dried fruit and mineral notes. Good fruit on the palate, with some acidity and tannins at the same time. |
5 |
$30.00 |
|
TerraVin Omaka Valley Pinot Noir 2003 Marlborough, Omaka Valley
Dark color, black fruit aroma. Full, rich, lingering palate with plenty of texture. While it will age well in the next 3 to 5 years, its velvety tannins make it a pleasure to drink right now. |
10 |
$36.00 |
|
TeMata Syrah-Viognier 2003 Hawkes Bay
2% Viogner. White pepper, tannic will go well with Thai dishes. |
Liked |
$23.00 |
|
TeMata Cabernet Merlot Awatea 2002 Hawkes Bay
Bordeaux blend, 3% Cabernet Franc. Tobacco, spice, earthy, cigar box aromas, long finish.
|
Liked |
$32.00 |
| Flight III: Dessert |
Votes |
Full Retail Half
Bottle Price $ |
Selaks Ice Wine 04 Marlborough
Lemon tart flavor, somewhat sweet.
|
Liked |
$19.00 |
| Top |
