Category Archives: New Zealand

Obsidian 2000

Posted on August 18, 2006 by Lincoln

The Obsidian Cabernet Merlot comes from 100% estate grown grapes at Onetangi on Waiheke Island. It’s made from 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc and 3% Malbec. The fruit is hand picked and Simon Nunns makes the wine … 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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Akarau Pinot Noir 2003

Posted on February 26, 2006 by Lincoln

Red with the faintest purple. Pretty red fruits, earthy, generous and engaging. The palate shows juicy red cherries and some spice – it is big and generous, sweet fruit, forward, light and bright. Strangely, there is also a trace of … Continue reading →

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