Fine nose of white fruits and citrus notes. Noticeably good balance between the acidity, the mineral side and the fruit. Long finish and obvious quality.
The Awatere Valley-sourced fruit means a more focused, delicate style than other kiwi Gris, so look for apple aromas and intense flavours with a long finish. A tremendously food-friendly wine, and very palate-cleansing with a cheese course.
This listing is a new one at Vintages. It is a textbook Kiwi Sauv Blanc at an excellent price. Huge tropical fruit, honey, lime zest, herbs and grapefruit are all present creating a refreshing ambiance. It finishes long with mineral undertones combining with the fruit. It also gives Kim Crawford a run for the money.
Chard Farm winery’s second label makes light of the rabbits running amok in the Gibbston and Cromwell sub-regions where the fruit is sourced. Dried thyme and bright red berries tease the nose while the palate delivers lean, fresh and vibrant flavours. Nice minerality on the finish. Serve with lamb burgers.
Characteristic Central Otago aromas of dried herbs and red berry fruit come right off the bat. Well-defined and taut cranberry flavours ensure food friendliness, while complexity arises in its layers of dark fruits, leather, spice, savouriness and dark chocolate. Satisfying, warm finish. Pair with rabbit stew.
Pale ruby. Red fruits and spices (cinnamon) on the nose. Very supple and quite fresh, nice spicy taste and intensely fruity finish, a touch warm. Drink now.
Lives up to its “picnic” moniker in its imminently quaffable and utterly delicious style. Has the easy-drinking characteristics of ripe, rich and refreshing, but also the Central Otago triggers of tangy herbs, spicy fruit and fruit peel finish. Did I mention this would be suitable for a picnic?