Category Archives: Marlborough

Pyramid Valley Cowley Family Vineyard Pinot Noir 2009

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Lincoln

My wife said, “Not another one!!”. Well, I am back here again. But luckily, with better results this time, and though the wine is still “out there”, this one is within the bounds of what I find enjoyable. Red in … Continue reading →

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The Crossings Sauvignon Blanc 2009

Posted on May 12, 2010 by Lincoln

I don’t drink a lot of white wines, but when I saw some positive reviews of this wine I asked for a sample bottle. From the Awatere Valley in Marlborough, and a winner of a Blue-Gold Award at the Sydney … Continue reading →

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Fromm Clayvin Vineyard Pinot Noir 2001

Posted on December 13, 2009 by Lincoln

A release direct from the cellar door. And at, as you can see, quite a remarkable price. A complex nose, stewed strawberries, beetroot, red cherries, undergrowth and brown spices, a touch of butter and a bit of varnish. A mellow … Continue reading →

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Wither Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2005

Posted on June 30, 2006 by Lincoln

I drink the occasional glass of Sauvignon Blanc. This was opened for our babysitters last night and they kindly left me a glass to sample today. The wine is quite pale in colour, with a touch of yellowing. The nose … Continue reading →

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Craggy Range “Old Renwick Vineyard” Sauvignon Blanc 2005

Posted on April 16, 2006 by Lincoln

Craggy Range is a most excellent producer of Sauvignon Blanc. This wine was 92% fermented in the tank and 8% in the barrel. Coincidentally, the fermentation used 92% inoculated yeast and 8% indigenous yeast. On opening, a little bit spritzig, … Continue reading →

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Cloudy Bay “Te Koko” Sauvignon Blanc 2003

Posted on February 28, 2006 by Lincoln

For those that don’t know, this wine has everything thrown at it: sundry tools, the kitchen sink and even the Triton workbench. Both whole bunches and de-stemmed fruit are pressed, then settled and racked directly into French oak barrels (a … Continue reading →

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