Here is a solid, multi-versatile, food friendly, and most importantly, great value SB. Fruit salad, passion fruit, grapefruit, grass and lime are built on a frame of crisp acidity. There is very good length as the fruit echoes on the finish.
Reveals classic seductive Pinot scents of raspberry and strawberry with a minty herbal overtone. Crushed raspberry in the mouth comes with background dark cherry flavour; a splash of chocolate and a well rounded and integrated finish.
Bright blueberry and Five-spice infuse the gamey, savoury aromas. The dense, rich palate showcases well the concentrated raspberry and black cherry flavours. French oak barriques (50% new) imbue structure and fine-grained tannins. Long, complex finish satisfies. Serve with game meat in fruit sauce.
This Merlot (37%), Cab Sauv (35%), Cab Franc (16%), Malbec (12%) blend embodies Bordeaux varietal potential in this NZ region. Deep black currant aromas and rich black fruit flavours complement well-balanced palate and cedar-spiced finish. A go-to choice for red meats.
Fresh herbal, lemony aromas join whiffs of lime zest. Succulent acidity sets up the rich gooseberry mid-palate, accompanied by hints of ripe peach and guava. Clean, citrus finish clears path for refreshing minerality. Very elegantly structured, so pairs well with a wide range of fish fillets.
Sourced from scenic Awatere Valley, this Savvy demonstrates the region’s classic characteristics: pea shell and tomato leaf aromas; intense grapefruit flavour and vibrant finish. Quite in contrast to the rounder, more tropical style of Wairau Valley. Its nervy acidity begs for shellfish.
Very pale. Grassy with citrus and green apple aromas. Good intensity. In the mouth, there is a delicate touch of sweetness with a vivid acidity. Light and crisp, it is nicely refreshing but the finish may be a little green. Drink now.