Winestate Magazine March April 2014

regional tastingSaint Clair Pioneer Block SWEET WHITES Riverby Estate SYRAH5 Bull Block Marlborough Marlborough NobleGruner Veltliner 2013 8 TASTED Riesling 2012 (375ml) 7 TASTEDHHHH 7 AWARDED HHH 4 AWARDEDFloral, full-bodied and dry, with Lemony, with a touch ofstrong, peachy, spicy flavours, A small but impressive class, sherbet. Late harvest style, A small but impressive class,finely balanced and offering showing the region’s ability to with gentle sweetness and suggesting that Marlborough’slots of interest. $25 produce luscious sweet rieslings, good balance and freshness. potential for classy, cool- scented, poised and rich. $35 (A, UK) climate syrah has yet to beYealands Estate Single fully explored.Vineyard Awatere Vally Villa Maria Reserve Noble ROSÉGruner Veltliner 2013 Riesling 2012 (375ml) Giesen The BrothersHHHH HHHHH 5 TASTED Marlborough Syrah 2011Floral, crisp and dry, with Golden, strongly botrytised 3 AWARDED HHHH1/2satisfying body, citrusy, wine, with highly concentrated, Impressively dark andpeachy, spicy flavours, a peach and apricot flavours, Stoneleigh Marlborough weighty. Dense palate, withminerally streak, and excellent an oily richness and a honey- Pinot Noir Rosé 2013 concentrated plum and blackdepth and drive through the sweet, lasting finish. $36 HHH1/2 pepper flavours, complex,palate. $25 (A, UK) Pink/pale red. Fresh, vibrant savoury and firmly structured. Saint Clair Awatere Valley strawberry and spice flavours Well worth cellaring. $40 (A,Konrad Marlborough Reserve Noble Riesling in an easy-drinking style with UK, US)Gruner Veltliner 2013 2013 (375ml) HHHH a dryish, creamy-smooth Fromm Fromm VineyardHHH1/2 Light gold. Fresh, vibrant wine finish. $26 Marlborough Syrah 2010Scented, with fresh acidity and from Blind River, with hints HHHHdryish lemon, peach and apple of sherbet and apricot, good Georges Michel Summer Weighty and concentrated,flavours, poised and youthful. acid spine and concentrated, Folly Rosé 2013 HHH with blackcurrant, plum andBest drinking mid-2014+. $20 peachy, limey, honey-sweet Bright pink, pinot noir-based rosé spice flavours, fine-grained flavours. $28 with good weight and fresh, tannins and good mouthfeel.Tinpot Hut McKee vibrant, berryish flavours, well $63 (A, UK, US)Vineyard Marlborough Saint Clair Godfrey’s balanced for easy drinking. $17 Fromm La StradaGruner Veltliner 2013 Creek Reserve Noble (UK) Marlborough Syrah 2011HHH Riesling 2013 (375ml) HHHHFleshy, mouthfilling and dry, HHHH Gibson Bridge Pinot Gris Deep, bright colour. Weightywith fresh, citrusy, spicy, Honeyed, rich wine with lovely Rosé 2013 HHH and savoury, with ripe plum,slightly peachy flavours and a harmony. Fresh and lemony, Very pale pink. Mouthfilling, with spice and black pepperslightly creamy texture. $25 with a hint of orange peel. One hints of apricots and spices and a flavours, showing impressive(A, UK) judge scored it five stars. $28 creamy, slightly sweet finish. $26 concentration, fine-grained tannins and good complexity.OTHER WHITES Tohu Limited Release MERLOT $40 (A, UK, US) Raiha Reserve Noble Ra Nui Marlborough3 TASTED Riesling 2011 (375ml) 3 TASTED Maid’s Quarters Syrah2 AWARDED HHHH 2 AWARDED 2009 HHH Maturing gracefully, with Lightish colour, with goodBrancott Estate Letter sweet, citrusy flavours, Saint Clair Marlborough depth of red berry and herbSeries R Marlborough showing some toasty, bottle- Merlot 2012 HHH1/2 flavours, and easy tannins.Sauvignon Gris 2011 aged notes, and good richness Full-bodied, with plum, red Enjoyable now. $45 (A, UK)HHH1/2 and weight. $28 (A, UK, US) berry, spice and herb flavours,Maturing gracefully, this is a seasoned with savoury, spicyweighty, dry wine, with ripely Mount Fishtail oak, good length and a smoothherbaceous flavours, showing Marlborough Non-Vintage finish. $22 (UK)very good depth. $38 Late Harvest (500ml) HHH1/2 Stoneleigh MarlboroughBrancott Estate Special Light gold blend of sauvignon Merlot 2012 HHH1/2Reserve Marlborough blanc and riesling, partly barrel- Full-coloured, ageworthy red,Sauvignon Gris 2012 fermented. Honeyed nose, medium to full-bodied, with veryHHH1/2 with good weight and strong, good depth of blackcurrant, plumFrom an old Bordeaux variety, peachy, citrusy, honeyed and spice flavours, hints of herbsthis fleshy, full-bodied wine is flavours, sweet and crisp. and toast, and a well-roundedtightly structured, with fresh, Great value at $20. finish. $27ripely herbaceous flavours, a hintof spice and a finely balanced, Konrad Bunch Selectiondry finish. $29 Marlborough Riesling 2013 (375ml) HHH Pale, with lively, citrusy, appley flavours, in a fresh, light- bodied, late harvest style with gentle sweetness. $20 March/April 2014 W I N E S TAT E 125

MARLBOROUGHPINOT NOIR Mount Riley 17 Valley Marlborough Pinot Noir56 TASTED 2012 HHHH Full ruby hue. Generous and35 AWARDED finely balanced, with cherryish, plummy, slightly spicy flavours,A rewarding class, in which the Giesen Single Vineyard Giesen Single Vineyard showing good savourypanel found lots of rich, opulent Selection Clayvin Pinot Selection Ridge Block complexity, and silky tannins.pinot noirs, especially from the Noir 2012 HHHHH Marlborough Pinot Noir $37 (A)notably cool, dry, slow-ripening Silky textured and sweet- 2012 HHHH1/22012 growing season. The fruited, with deep, vibrant Bold and youthful, with deep, Mount Riley Marlborough2012 pinot noirs are generally plum/spice flavours, showing bright colour. Crammed with Pinot Noir 2012 HHHHsuperior to those from the lovely complexity and harmony. plum and spice flavours, braced Bright ruby. Vibrantly fruity andheavier cropping 2011 vintage. Very full, rich and refined. $60 by firm tannins, and a strong supple, in an elegant, medium- (A, UK, US) seasoning of oak. “Dark, bodied style, with very good Saint Clair Pioneer brooding style,” noted one depth of cherry, plum and spice Block 12 Lone Gum judge. $60 (A, UK, US) flavours. Fine value. $22 (A) Marlborough Pinot Noir Ara Select Blocks 2012 HHHHH Marlborough Pinot Noir Saint Clair Marlborough Mouthfilling and full-coloured, 2012 HHHH Pinot Noir 2012 HHHH with lovely, ripe, youthful, Deeply coloured. Strong, Mouthfilling, with sweet fruit cherry and spice flavours, youthful cherry, plum and characters, generous, ripe plum savoury oak and real generosity olive flavours, with good and spice flavours, and fine- through the palate. Very drive through the palate, grained tannins. Enjoyed by all refined, rich and harmonious. considerable complexity and panellists and sharply priced at A “complete” wine, rated good tannin support. One judge $27. (A, UK, US) highly by all judges. $34 scored it five stars. $30 (A, UK) Auntsfield Single Saint Clair Pioneer BlockSaint Clair Pioneer Block Saint Clair Pioneer Vineyard Marlborough 5 Bull Block Marlborough22 Barn Block Block 23 Master Block Pinot Noir 2011 HHHH Pinot Noir 2012 HHHHMarlborough Pinot Noir Marlborough Pinot Noir Bright ruby. Weighty, Full-coloured, with ripe, sweet-2012 HHHHH 2012 HHHHH concentrated and supple, with fruit flavours of cherries, plumsDeeply coloured, highly Built to last. Dark, with highly vibrant cherry, plum and nut and spices, seasoned withconcentrated wine, sweet- concentrated, ripe cherry, plum flavours and silky tannins. nutty oak (French, 50 per centfruited, with youthful cherry and and spice flavours in a rich, Refined. $40 new). Deliciously rich andplum flavours, a hint of dark opulent style with savoury oak, Brancott Estate Letter smooth. $34chocolate, and lovely texture refined tannins and a lasting Series T Marlboroughand richness. “Very sexy,” finish. $34 Pinot Noir 2012 HHHH The Crossingsenthused one judge. $34 Vidal Reserve Series Elegant and supple, with fresh, Marlborough Pinot Noir Marlborough Pinot Noir vibrant, cherryish, slightly spicy 2012 HHHH 2012 HHHHH flavours, deftly judged oak and Full ruby hue. Generous, with Floral, elegant, very “feminine” satisfying richness. $45 strong plum/spice flavours, a style, bright ruby, with sweet Fromm Clayvin Vineyard hint of coffee, silky tannins and fruit delights. Strong, vibrant Marlborough Pinot Noir good weight. Fine value at $23. cherry, plum and spice flavours, 2011 HHHH (A, UK, US) finely balanced oak and supple Full, bright colour. tannins. “Quite ethereal,” Concentrated, with cherry, Yealands Estate Single enthused one judge. $30 plum and spice flavours, toasty Vineyard Pinot Noir 2012 oak and fairly firm tannins. HHHH STAR RATINGS  Worth cellaring. $81 (A, UK, Ruby hued. Elegant, sweet- US) fruited wine with fresh, ripeThree-, four- and five-star ratings are signs of Fromm La Strada cherry, plum and spice flavours,excellence in fruit quality and winemaking skill. Marlborough Pinot Noir silky tannins, and very goodAll wines are judged ‘blind’ by wine industry 2012 HHHH weight and length. Pricedprofessionals and are compared in peer Ruby hued, very finely textured sharply. $25classes by three judges. wine, with strong, youthfulCM Wine is exclusive to Cellarmasters, cherry, plum and spice flavours, Fromm Brancott Valleya major mail-order business. complex, savoury and supple. Marlborough Pinot NoirCD Cellar door price. $40 (A, UK, US) 2012 HHH1/2CDO Cellar door only. Giesen The Brothers Generous, mouthfilling,SO Sold out. Marlborough Pinot Noir single-vineyard red with plum/$N/A Price not available at time of printing. 2012 HHHH spice flavours, showing some Ruby hued and supple, with savoury complexity, and Contact information pg 136. mouthfilling body, strong, ripe moderately firm tannins. $54 cherry/spice flavours, seasoned (A, UK, US) RECOMMENDED cellaring (years). with toasty oak, and lots of drink-young charm. $40 (A, UK, US)126 W I N E S TAT E March/April 2014

regional tastingGiesen Single Vineyard Wairau River Marlborough Lake Chalice Marlborough Saint Clair Vicar’s ChoiceSelection Waihopai Pinot Pinot Noir 2012 HHH1/2 Pinot Noir 2012 HHH Marlborough Pinot NoirNoir 2012 HHH1/2 Ruby hued and supple, with Ruby hued, with a spicy 2012 HHHMouthfilling, with very good sweet fruit characters and bouquet. Weighty, with good Floral, with generousdepth of well structured moderately concentrated plum, depth of ripe, plummy flavour mouthfeel, silky tannins andcherry, plum, spice and spice and herb flavours. Floral, and a hint of herbs, but two fresh cherry, plum and herbherb flavours, showing some with well-integrated oak. $25 judges noted a slight lack of flavours, showing hints ofcomplexity, and a strong oak Awatere River Reserve varietal definition. $26 (A, greenness. $23 (A, US)influence (French, 66 per cent Marlborough Pinot Noir UK, US) Stoneleigh Latitudenew). $60 (A, UK, US) 2011 HHH Marlborough Pinot NoirKonrad Marlborough Ruby hued. Supple, with good Saint Clair Pioneer 2012 HHHPinot Noir 2012 HHH1/2 depth of plum, spice and herb Block 15 Strip Block Ruby hued, with silky tanninsFloral, with ripe, cherry flavours, and a touch of savoury Marlborough Pinot Noir and good depth of fresh cherry,and red berry aromas and complexity. $35 (UK, US) 2012 HHH plum, herb and spice flavours.flavours, showing good varietal Babich Winemakers’ Floral, ruby hued and supple, $28character, and mouthfilling Reserve Marlborough in a medium-bodied style with Wairau River Reservebody. $29 Pinot Noir 2012 HHH plum and herb flavours and Marlborough Pinot NoirPeter Yealands Good depth of plum, spice and gentle tannins. $34 2012 HHHMarlborough Pinot Noir slight herb flavours, showing Full-bodied, with cherry,2012 HHH1/2 some savoury, “forest floor” plum and spice flavours,Mouthfilling, silky, ruby hued notes. $35 (A, US) showing some savoury,red with generous, cherryish toasty complexity, and a firmflavours, hints of spices and backbone of tannin. $40herbs, and gentle tannins.Priced right. $22 (A, UK)Ra Nui MarlboroughWairau Valley Pinot Noir2011 HHH1/2Medium-bodied style, withcherry, plum, spice and nutflavours, showing somesavoury complexity, and gentletannins. $35 (A, UK, US)Saint Clair Pioneer Block16 Awatere MarlboroughPinot Noir 2012 HHH1/2Moderately rich, with freshplum, cherry, herb and spiceflavours, showing good depthand harmony. $34Spy Valley EnvoyMarlborough Pinot Noir2011 HHH1/2Full-bodied, with strong, ripecherry and spice flavours,seasoned with toasty oak, andfine-grained tannins. $59Tohu Single VineyardMarlborough Pinot Noir2012 HHH1/2Attractive, ruby hued red, withcherry, spice and herb flavours,integrated oak and somesavoury complexity. $28 (A,UK, US)Villa Maria CellarSelection MarlboroughPinot Noir 2012 HHH1/2Ruby hued and supple, withvibrant cherry/plum flavours,showing some savourycomplexity and very goodlength. $32 © Tourism New Zealand. March/April 2014 W I N E S TAT E 127

MICHAEL COOPERTwo striking rieslings from regions in the centre of the ½ Cable Bay Sweet Gloriacountry - Wairarapa and Waipara - and an arresting pinot Late Harvest Viogniernoir from the deep south, were highlights of the latest 2012 (375ml) HHHH1/2New Zealand releases The extremely favourable nature Golden, honeyed wine, madeof the generally sunny and dry 2013 growing season also from botrytis-affected grapesshone through in some highly impressive sauvignon blancs, and handled in old oak barrels.pinot gris, gewurztraminers, rosés and sweet whites. Instantly seductive, with concentrated peach, apricot and honey flavours, showing good complexity, and a sweet, soft finish. Already delicious. $45Prices shown are approximate New Zealand retail. Ataahua Waipara Cable Bay Waiheke IslandWines available in export markets are shown as Gewurztraminer 2012 Rosé 2013 HHHH1/2(A) Australia, (UK) and (US). HHHH1/2 Fleshy, generous blend of Richly perfumed, powerful and merlot (mostly) and malbec. weighty wine, with substantial Bright pink/pale red, with body, a slightly oily texture excellent weight and depthAtaahua Waipara Riesling Maude Mt Maude and concentrated, citrusy, of plum, red berry and spice2012 HHHHH Vineyard Wanaka Reserve slightly gingery, well-spiced flavours, dry and smooth. ADelicious, harmonious Pinot Noir 2012 HHHHH flavours. Delicious drinking now serious, satisfying rosé. $23wine with a richly scented, Weighty, silky-textured Central onwards. $24 Folding Hill Orchard Blockslightly honeyed bouquet and Otago wine, with lovely Borthwick Vineyard Central Otago Pinot Noirexcellent concentration of ripe, fruit sweetness. Savoury, Wairarapa Sauvignon 2010 HHHH1/2citrusy flavours, with hints of with very ripe cherry/plum Blanc 2013 HHHH1/2 Full-bodied, savoury andpassionfruit, ginger and spice. flavours, impressive complexity Full-bodied, fresh and ripely complex red, barrel-aged for 18Finely poised, with gentle (barrel aged for 17 months) herbaceous, with sweet-fruit months (French, 33 per centsweetness and a crisp, long and excellent harmony. A delights, generous tropical fruit new) and bottled unfined andfinish. Drink now or cellar. $24 “complete” wine, likely to be flavours and a dry, well-rounded unfiltered. Deep and still fairly long-lived. $49 (A, UK, US) finish. A top vintage of this youthful in colour, with dense label. $22 (A, UK, US) plum and spice flavours, nutty Te Kairanga Brick Bay Matakana Pinot oak and firm tannins. Best Martinborough Riesling Gris 2013 HHHH1/2 2015+. $55 (UK) 2013 HHHHH Instantly appealing, Alsace style Grove Mill Wairau Lovely young wine. pinot gris with substantial body, Valley Marlborough Mouthfilling, dryish and citrusy, concentrated, ripe flavours of Gewurztraminer 2013 with excellent richness, peaches, pears and spices, a HHHH1/2 freshness and vigour. Finely hint of apricots, a slightly oily Exotically perfumed wine, poised and slightly minerally. texture and an off-dry, well- handled in tanks and Drink now or cellar. $22 (A, UK) rounded finish. $32 seasoned oak barrels. Cable Bay Marlborough Mouthfilling, gently sweet Sauvignon Blanc 2013 style, with excellent depth HHHH1/2 of peach, lychee, spice and Classy, mouthfilling, sweet- ginger flavours, a slightly oily fruited wine, attractively texture, and a finely balanced, scented, with concentrated soft finish. (Foley Family melon/lime flavours, showing Wines.) Great value at $20. excellent ripeness and Kalex Single Vineyard complexity, and a finely Waipara Pinot Gris 2012 textured, dry, long finish. $27 HHHH1/2 (A, UK, US) Already delicious, this scented, rich wine offers concentrated stonefruit and spice flavours, with slightly gingery notes. A medium style, it is vibrantly fruity and gently honeyed, with excellent depth and harmony. $24128 W I N E S TAT E March/April 2014

recent releasesMan O’ War Exiled Ponui Pask Declaration Hawke’s Whitehaven Marlborough Coal Pit Tiwha Pinot NoirIsland Pinot Gris 2013 Bay Chardonnay 2012 Noble Riesling 2013 2012 HHHHHHHH1/2 HHHH1/2 (375ml) HHHH1/2 Full-coloured, youthful red fromPowerful young wine from Elegant, tightly structured wine, Delicious from the start, this Gibbston, with excellent depthPonui Island, near Waiheke grown in the Gimblett Gravels finely poised wine was blended of ripe plum and dried herbIsland in Auckland. Very full- and fermented and matured from riesling (87 per cent), flavours. Fresh and savoury,bodied (14.5 per cent alc/vol), in French oak casks (100 per picked with an 80-85 per cent with good complexity, gentlewith gentle sweetness, crisp cent new). A complex, slightly botrytis infection, and viognier tannins and obvious cellaringacidity and highly concentrated smoky bouquet leads into (13 per cent). It has lovely, potential. $42 (A)apricot and spice flavours. stonefruit and toast flavours, late harvest fruit charactersStill very youthful and shows showing fresh acidity and good and peachy, honeyed flavours, Dashwood Marlboroughobvious potential; best drinking concentration. It’s still very sweet and rich. $28 (UK) Sauvignon Blanc 20132015+. $33 (A, UK, US) youthful; open 2015+. $40 (UK) HHHH Whitehaven Marlborough Forthright, herbaceous style,Spy Valley Marlborough Spy Valley Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2013 from the Wairau and AwaterePinot Gris 2013 HHHH1/2 Riesling 2013 HHHH1/2 HHHH1/2 valleys. Highly aromatic, withDelicious young. Full-bodied, Instantly appealing, full-bodied, Weighty and dry, with vibrant a minerally streak and punchyfinely textured and harmonious dryish wine, with rich, citrusy, melon, green capsicum and melon, green capsicum andwine, partly barrel-fermented, limey flavours, hints of spices passionfruit flavours. Classic lime flavours. Great valuewith generous, peachy, spicy, and passionfruit, and appetising regional style, combining fresh at $14. (From Foley Familyslightly honeyed flavours, a acidity. Very fresh and lively, tropical fruit and herbaceous Wines.) (A, UK, US)sliver of sweetness and fresh with good weight and intensity. characters, with excellent Distant Land Marlboroughacidity keeping things lively. $24 $24 (A, UK, US) intensity. $23 (A, UK, US) Gewurztraminer 2013(A, UK, US) Terrace Edge Waipara HHHHMaude Central Otago Valley Pinot Noir 2012  Aromatic, richly varietal wine,Pinot Noir 2012 HHHH1/2 HHHH1/2 grown at Omaka, in theClassy blend from multiple Very youthful and ageworthy 8 Ranges Central Otago Wairau Valley. Medium-bodied,sites, including Mount Maude wine, full-coloured, mouthfilling, Pinot Rosé 2013 HHHH with gentle sweetness andVineyard, Wanaka. Full-coloured fresh and savoury. Strong plum, From Tussock Ridge, near strong, citrusy, spicy, slightlyand vibrantly fruity, with very cherry and spice flavours, with Alexandra, this bright pink gingery flavours. Alreadygenerous, ripe cherry, plum and excellent ripeness and good wine is full-bodied and drinking well. $29spice flavours, showing good acidity. Priced sharply. $30 vibrantly fruity, with strong Distant Land Marlboroughcomplexity, and fine-grained peach, watermelon and spice Sauvignon Blanc 2013tannins. Already delicious but Vavasour Awatere Valley flavours, a touch of complexity HHHHbest drinking 2015+. $36 (A, Marlborough Sauvignon and an off-dry, appetisingly Mouthfilling, crisp, sweet-fruitedUK, US) Blanc 2013 HHHH1/2 crisp finish. $27 wine, grown in the Wairau Valley. Estate-grown, this is a classic Cable Bay Waiheke Island Fresh and zingy, with good Awatere style - weighty, with Chardonnay 2011 HHHH intensity of melon, capsicum and lifted, “tomato stalk” aromas Fragrant, full-bodied wine, with slight passionfruit flavours, vibrant and vibrant melon, green generous grapefruit and slight and sustained. $20 capsicum and lime flavours, nut flavours, showing good Folding Hill Central Otago penetrating, very pure and crisp. complexity and harmony, and Pinot Noir 2011 HHHH (From Foley Family Wines.) $22 a smooth finish. A forward Deeply coloured, rich and (A, UK, US) vintage, it’s drinking well now. supple, with fresh, youthful $38 (A, UK) cherry, plum and nut flavours, showing excellent complexity and harmony. $42 (A, UK) March/April 2014 W I N E S TAT E 129

MICHAEL COOPER Morepork Vineyard Northland Pinot Gris 2013 HHHH Fleshy, with concentrated, ripe, peachy, spicy flavours, a gentle splash of sweetness and balanced acidity. A top vintage of this label and already very expressive. $24 NEW LOOK & Moutere Hills Nelson PinotONLINE STORE Gris 2013 HHHH Instantly attractive, Alsace-style7OPEN DAYS COMING pinot gris, with substantial body SOON and good concentration of pear, lychee and stonefruit flavours. LOOK OUT for next Generous, slightly sweet wine, Winestate showing excellent harmony. $23 Edition Grove Mill Marlborough Moutere Hills Nelson PinotMAIN STAustralia’s Largest selection WANNEROO RD Sauvignon Blanc 2013 Noir 2012 HHHH of SOUTH AFRICAN wines, HHHH Full-coloured, youthful wine with A classic, full-bodied Wairau a plummy, slightly spicy bouquet. premium spirits, beers & Valley wine, with sweet-fruit Mouthfilling and sweet-fruited, ciders with over 180 products delights. Fresh gooseberry, lime with fresh cherry, plum, dried and passionfruit flavours, in a herb and spice flavours, showing in store & GROWING. subtle, non-herbaceous style excellent depth, savoury, earthy showing excellent delicacy notes adding complexity and aTel: (08) 9440 4989 | Fax: (08) 9440 4980 and length. (From Foley Family firm backbone of tannin. BestEmail: [email protected] Wines.) $20 (A, US) drinking 2015+. $32Website: www.tuarthillliquor.com.au Kapiro Vineyard Kerikeri Pask Gimblett Road MORLEY DR Pinot Gris 2013 HHHH Barrique Fermented Hand-picked in Northland, this is a Sauvignon Blanc 2013 NORTH BEACH DR full-bodied, Alsace-stye pinot gris, HHHH with a gentle splash of sweetness Fleshy, with good weight and ROYAL ST amidst its ripe peach, pear, lychee strong, ripe, tropical fruit flavours, and ginger flavours. Fleshy and gently seasoned with toasty oak. 235 NORTH BEACH DRIVE, TUART HILL, PERTH concentrated, it’s already drinking Shows good complexity, with a well. $30 well-rounded finish. $25 Main Divide Waipara Valley Soho Jagger Marlborough Chardonnay 2011 HHHH Pinot Gris 2013 HHHH Sturdy, youthful wine with Youthful Wairau Valley wine, fresh, strong, peachy, spicy, 10 per cent barrel-fermented. slightly buttery flavours, a subtle Mouthfilling, with fresh stonefruit seasoning of oak, and very good and spice flavours, showing a complexity and harmony. Fine touch of complexity, and a slightly value. (From Pegasus Bay.) $20 oily richness. Fleshy, dryish wine, (A, UK, US) still unfolding. $27 (A, UK, US) Man O’ War Valhalla Soho Revolver 2012 HHHH Waiheke Island Chardonnay Full-flavoured blend of merlot 2012 HHHH (principally), malbec and cabernet Pale straw, with a complex, franc, estate-grown on Waiheke slightly smoky bouquet. Island. Shows good complexity, Mouthfilling, crisp, tight and with strong blackcurrant, berry, youthful, with strong, vibrant, plum and spice flavours, hints of mealy, biscuity flavours, showing coffee and nuts, and a firm tannin good complexity. Currently slightly backbone. Best drinking 2015+. oaky, but well worth cellaring to $40 (A, UK) 2015+. $42 (A, UK, US) Soho Stella Marlborough Marsden Bay of Islands Sauvignon Blanc 2013 Black Rocks Chardonnay HHHH 2012 HHHH Concentrated, lively wine from Nutty, oaky bouquet. Powerful, the Awatere and Wairau valleys, mouthfilling Northland wine, with with fresh acidity and strong, ripe, concentrated, peachy, toasty passionfruit/lime flavours. Very flavours (French and American good depth and vigour. $24 (A, oak-aged), a creamy texture UK, US) and strong upfront appeal. Still unfolding. $37130 W I N E S TAT E March/April 2014

recent releases GWD_Winestate_bonus ad_90x270 mm_Houseboat Competition_HR.pdf 1 2/13/2014 9:05:57 AMSoho Westwood WaihekeIsland Rosé 2013 HHHHPink/pale red, merlot-based rosé,fresh and crisp, with very goodbody and depth of berry and plumflavours. Very lively and refreshing,with a dry finish. $26 (A, UK, US)Soho White Collection Whitehaven MarlboroughMarlborough Pinot Gris Riesling 2013 HHHH2013 HHHH Lemon-scented, very youthfulWeighty, full-flavoured wine, wine, full-bodied and tightlygrown mostly in the Awatere structured, with strong, citrusy,Valley. Mouthfilling, with peachy, limey flavours and agenerous, peachy, spicy, slightly slightly sweet finish. Excellentgingery flavours and a dryish, freshness, vigour and length. $23finely balanced finish. Already (A, UK)drinking well. $20 (A, UK, US) Woollaston NelsonSquawking Magpie Riesling 2013 HHHHGimblett Gravels Scented, racy, low alcohol styleChardonnay 2011 HHHH (8.5 per cent/vol) with veryFragrant, complex bouquet. Stylish good intensity of citrusy, limeywine, with citrusy, peachy, slightly flavours. Fresh, lively, tightlymealy and biscuity flavours, structured wine, with strongshowing good concentration and personality, already drinkingcomplexity. Youthful wine, well well. Certified organic. $23 (A)worth cellaring. $34 (A, UK) Woollaston NelsonTe Kairanga Runholder Sauvignon Blanc 2013Martinborough Pinot Noir HHHH2012 HHHH Fresh, punchy wine, grownSubstantial, charming red with on the Waimea Plains, 10 peran inviting, floral bouquet. cent barrel-fermented (in oldMouthfilling and smooth, with oak) and certified organic.strong, ripe plum, cherry and red Full-bodied, with ripe tropicalberry flavours, finely integrated fruit flavours to the fore, aoak and savoury notes adding herbal undercurrent, a touchcomplexity. Drink now or cellar. of complexity and good acid$31 (A, US) spine. $23 (A, UK, US)Toi Toi Brookdale VineyardMarlborough Sauvignon ½Blanc 2013 HHHHOmaka Valley wine, mouthfilling Anchorage Family Estateand sweet-fruited, with Classic Nelson Rieslingvibrant melon, capsicum and 2013 HHH1/2lime flavours, showing some Light and lively, with low alcoholcomplexity, lively acidity, and very (9.5 per cent/vol) and vibrant,good delicacy and intensity. $23 citrusy, slightly appley, gently sweet flavours, threaded with fresh acidity. Youthful, harmonious wine, best drinking 2015+. $19 (A)Whitehaven Marlborough Anchorage Family EstatePinot Noir 2012 HHHH Nelson GewurztraminerSturdy, warm and savoury red, 2013 HHH1/2sweet-fruited, with very satisfying Spicy aromas lead into a full-depth of cherry, plum and spice bodied wine, with very goodflavours. Good complexity, with depth of lychee and pear flavours,gentle tannins and a well-rounded hints of spices and ginger, and afinish. Best drinking 2015+. $35 dryish, rounded finish. It’s ready(A, UK) to roll. $19 March/April 2014 W I N E S TAT E 131

MICHAEL COOPERAnchorage Family Estate Coal Pit Pinot Rosé 2013 Grove Mill Wairau Valley Pask Gimblett RoadNelson Sauvignon Blanc HHH1/2 Marlborough Riesling Viognier 2013 HHH1/22013 HHH1/2 Pale pink Gibbston rosé with 2013 HHH1/2 Fleshy Hawke’s Bay wine,Fresh, crisp, medium-bodied youthful vigour and fresh Fresh, full-bodied, medium with mouthfilling body, freshstyle, balanced for easy acidity woven through its light, style with strong, citrusy, acidity and ripe, peachy,drinking, showing good vigour lively strawberry, spice and limey, slightly peachy flavours, slightly spicy flavours, gentlyand depth of tropical fruit and watermelon flavours. $19 balanced for easy drinking. seasoned with oak. Enjoyableherbaceous flavours. $19 (A) Elephant Hill Hawke’s Bay Well worth cellaring (Foley from the start. $25 (UK)Cable Bay Marlborough Le Phant 2012 HHH1/2 Family Wines). $20 Resurgence Riwaka RiverSelection Sauvignon Full-coloured, merlot-based Marsden Bay of Islands Estate Nelson SauvignonBlanc 2013 HHH1/2 blend, grown in the Gimblett Viognier 2012 HHH1/2 Blanc 2012 HHH1/2Fleshy and forward, this Gravels and Bridge Pa Creamy-textured Northland Medium-bodied style, with“white label” wine is full- Triangle. Youthful, tightly wine, full-bodied, with ripe, fresh, ripe grapefruit, pear andbodied, with tropical fruit structured red, with oak peachy, slightly spicy and biscuity lime flavours, lively acidity, andflavours in a non-herbaceous complexity and very good flavours, showing considerable very good delicacy and depth.style, ripe and rounded. Very depth of blackcurrant, plum, complexity, and a dry finish. Good Drinking well now. $20easy drinking. $20 (A, UK, US) spice and herb flavours. $24 “food” wine. $26 Soho White CollectionCeres Composition Elephant Hill Hawke’s Pask Gimblett Road Marlborough SauvignonCentral Otago Pinot Noir Bay Sauvignon Blanc Chardonnay 2011 HHH1/2 Blanc 2013 HHH1/22011 HHH1/2 2012 HHH1/2 A fragrant bouquet of Fresh and punchy, withRuby hued, supple, moderately Freshly herbaceous bouquet, butterscotch and toast leads ripe melon, lime and greenconcentrated red, grown at leading into a vibrantly fruity into a moderately complex, capsicum flavours, crisptwo sites at Bannockburn. wine, with very good depth partly barrel-fermented Hawke’s and finely balanced for easyVery approachable style, of melon and green capsicum Bay wine, with very good depth drinking. $20 (A, UK, US)with ripe cherry, plum, spice flavours, threaded with crisp of peachy, slightly biscuity Te Kairanga Estateand nut flavours and gentle acidity Hand-picked at Te flavours. Fresh, with balanced Martinborough Sauvignontannins. $38 (A) Awanga. $22 (A, UK) acidity, it should be drinking well Blanc 2013 HHH1/2 through 2014. $25 (UK) Mouthfilling, fleshy wine with moderately concentrated, ripe, tropical fruit flavours and leesy notes adding a touch of complexity. $22 (A)rlIIeNeaNNvdFeOorLVslhUuAipTtEiIpNoOioNnTrneaeIveAsirsrpLiyionengciitnnHvgIeCenKntIioNionBlIuOnegtTseHagcAryiMty132 W I N E S TAT E March/April 2014

recent releasesTe Kairanga Tiki Single Vineyard Toi Toi Reserve Trinity Hill GimblettMartinborough Pinot Gris Marlborough Pinot Gris Marlborough Sauvignon Gravels The Gimblett2013 HHH1/2 2013 HHH1/2 Blanc 2013 HHH1/2 2012 HHH1/2Full-bodied, fresh and punchy, Fleshy, dryish Wairau Valley Grown in the Wairau Valley, this Bright, full-coloured Hawke’swith good weight and depth wine, with vibrant pear, lychee is a mouthfilling, fleshy wine, Bay blend of merlot andof vibrant, citrusy, peachy and spice flavours, showing a with ripe melon/lime flavours, a cabernet franc (mostly),flavours. Finely balanced and touch of leesy complexity. Still slightly creamy texture and very with smaller amounts ofstill very youthful. $22 (A) youthful; open mid-2014+. $25 good depth. $22 cabernet sauvignon, petitTiki Estate Marlborough (A, UK) Toi Toi Reserve New verdot and malbec. Youthful,Pinot Noir Rosé 2012 Toi Toi Brookdale Reserve Zealand Chardonnay 2012 with fresh acidity and vibrantHHH1/2 Marlborough Pinot Gris HHH1/2 blackcurrant, plum and herbPale red hue. Still very fresh, 2013 HHH1/2 Toi Toi is based in flavours, showing very goodin a medium-bodied style, with Freshly scented, full-bodied, Marlborough, but this barrel- depth. Verging on four stars.lively acidity and gentle cherry, youthful wine, with very good fermented wine was grown at $35 (A, UK)plum and red berry flavours, depth of vibrant, citrusy, Waimauku, in west Auckland. Whitehaven Marlboroughshowing good vigour and slightly spicy flavours. Best Pale straw, it is mouthfilling, Pinot Gris 2013 HHH1/2harmony. Drink this summer. drinking mid-2014+. $22 (A) ripe, peachy and smooth, in Creamy-textured, dryish wine$20 (A, UK) Toi Toi Central Otago a moderately complex style, with mouthfilling body, goodTiki Estate Waipara Pinot Reserve Pinot Noir 2012 with finely integrated oak and depth of pear, lychee andGris 2013 HHH1/2 HHH1/2 generous depth. $27 spice flavours, a slightly oilyAttractively scented, full- This single-vineyard, Lowburn Whitehaven Marlborough texture and leesy notes addingbodied wine, with a sliver of (Cromwell Basin) wine is Chardonnay 2012 HHH1/2 complexity. $23 (A, UK, US)sweetness and good depth bright ruby, full-bodied and Slightly buttery, with strong, Whitehaven Marlboroughof vibrant peachy, citrusy, supple, with ripe cherry, plum citrusy, gently biscuity Pinot Rosé 2013 HHH1/2distinctly spicy flavours. $20 and spice flavours, moderate flavours. Generous, upfront Bright, light pink rosé, lively,(A, UK) complexity and a lingering style, fully barrel-fermented, crisp and dry, with strawberry, finish. It shows some ageing with good vigour and watermelon and spice potential, but is already highly considerable complexity. $25 flavours, revealing good depth enjoyable. $41 and immediacy. Good “food” wine. $23 March/April 2014 W I N E S TAT E 133

MICHAEL COOPER Brick Bay Matakana Marsden Bay of Islands Toi Toi Gisborne Merlot Rosé 2013 HHH Rosé 2013 HHH 2013 HHH8 Ranges Central Otago Very inviting, bright pink hue, Pale pink, this Northland rosé Enjoyable young, this full-Pinot Gris 2013 HHH with slightly grassy aromas. is based entirely on merlot. coloured red is a fruit-drivenMedium-bodied, distinctly Cabernet sauvignon-based Drinking well this summer, style, with ripe berry/plumcool-climate style, with lively rosé, mouthfilling, with it’s a lively, gently sweet flavours, a touch of oakacidity, youthful, citrusy, gentle, berryish, slightly wine, with strawberry and adding complexity and aappley flavours, a hint of herbal and spicy flavours, spice flavours, showing good smooth finish. $18apricot and a fresh, dryish fresh, vibrant and smooth. vibrancy and depth. $20finish (From Tussock Ridge, $24 Tussock Nelsonnear Alexandra). $27 Moutere Hills Nelson Sauvignon Blanc 2013Anchorage Family Clifford Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2013 HHHEstate Nelson Pinot Gris Marlborough Sauvignon HHH Mouthfilling, crisp and dry,2013 HHH Blanc 2013 HHH Full-bodied, freshly with ripe melon, lime andEnjoyable young, this is a Refreshingly crisp, lively, herbaceous blend, grown passionfruit flavours, freshmedium-bodied style, with full-bodied wine, with ripely at Upper Moutere and on and strong Grown on thefresh, citrusy, slightly appley herbaceous flavours, finely the Waimea Plains. Citrusy, Waimea Plains and certifiedflavours, slightly sweet, crisp balanced and lingering. (Foley appley, limey flavours, organic. (From Woollaston.)and lively. $19 (A) Family Wines.) Fine value at showing good depth, with a $19 (A, UK, US)Boatshed Bay $15. (A, UK, US) crisp, dry finish. $19Marlborough SauvignonBlanc 2013 HHH Marsden Marlborough Squawking MagpieLively, refreshing style, Sauvignon Blanc 2013 Reserve Marlboroughwith good body and depth HHH Sauvignon Blanc 2013of fresh, ripe passionfruit Fresh, clearly herbaceous style, HHHand lime flavours. Very easy with some tropical fruit notes. Medium to full-bodied, withdrinking. (From Foley Family Plenty of crisp, dry flavour, with fresh, crisp, citrusy, limeyWines.) $A16 (Australia only.) youthful impact. $26 flavours, a hint of passionfruit and good depth. $20WWW.CHATEAU-WINERACKS.COM.AU email: [email protected] Designed and Manufactured in Australia by Dripco Australia PTY LTD134 W I N E S TAT E March/April 2014

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278 TASTED124 AWARDEDNEW RELEASESThis was quite a diverse, mixed result class with the full gamut of “the Wise Sea Urchin PINOT GRIS/good, the bad and the ugly,” wines. The good news is that we have Margaret River GRIGIOnarrowed down the choices for you to evaluate further as to what the Verdelho 2013marketplace currently has to offer! HHH1/2 12 TASTED A well-made example 3 AWARDEDSPARKLING Moppity Vineyards Art Wine Clare Valley of style. Lifted, grassy/ A bit hit and miss here. Lock & Key Fiano 2013 HHHH apple bouquet and Apart from the awful10 TASTED Hilltops Sparkling A stylish wine, with a fresh, crunchy apple colours of some wines,5 AWARDED Chardonnay Pinot lovely perfumed lift to the flavours - very moreish it was difficult to find Noir 2012 HHH1/2 sweet and spicy nose, quaffer. $19.50 true depth of flavour\"A really good class,\" said Sherbety-like characters and nice intensity of floral Cirami Estate and varietal character.one judge. \"The general on the nose and a big Turkish Delight flavours Vermentino Those recommendedstandard here shows creamy and complex and bright acid. $25 2013 HHH showed it can be done!that those left knew palate, with a nice long, Heritage Wines Very fresh, lifted nose Watch out for excesswhat they were doing. zippy, acid finish. $17 Frontignac 2013 with Cola-like notes and sugar in this varietal.The sourcing of fruit HHH1/2 a grippy, tannic palate.from cooler regions has Gardners Ground Characteristic Turkish \"A very interesting Molly May SEdefinitely paid off!\" Canowindra Blanc Delight/rose-like aromas wine.\" $15 Australia Pinot de Blancs 2012 HHH and dry, perfumed Windance Estate Grigio 2013 HHH1/2Taltarni Methode Lifted, fresh and fruity, palate, with a good Margaret River A stylish quaffer. HintsTraditionnelle Blanc with very pleasant backbone of acid to Chenin Blanc of lychee and quincesde Blancs 2011 aromas and filling balance. $16 2013 HHH on the nose and niceHHHH1/2 the mouth with lively Fresh cut grass bouquet integration of fruit, acidA lovely complexity flavours. $20 and quite a sweet and tannins on theof dense varietal fruit palate. Good intensity palate. $12.99and yeasty aromas, OTHER WHITE of spicy stone fruitwith a very alert, fresh VARIETALS flavours. $18and lively palate full of Art Wine Clare Valleyexcellent green fruit 14 TASTED Fiano 2012 HHHflavours underscored by 7 AWARDED Some attractive agedcrisp acid backbone. $26 notes appearing on the \"A really interesting class perfumed nose, with a cutTaltarni Methode of different whites where grass/peach palate. $25Traditionnelle the examples of varietal Greenpiper WinesSparkling Shiraz expression were really to Night Harvest2012 HHHH the fore,\" noted one judge. Reserve MargaretA big lift of fresh ripe \"Watch the oak on some River Vermentinomulberries and sour of the lesser wines.\" 2012 HHHcherry fragrances on the Smells flinty, floral andnose, and a stylish palate apple-like, and is clean andwith good fruit weight; crisp on the mouth, withnot too sweet. $26 appley flavours. $20.99Morton EstateMethodeTraditionnellePremium BrutNV HHH1/2Developed, creamy,toasty nose and somepowerful green melonflavours, with a touch ofbalancing sweetness. $2652 The Wine & Spirit INSIDER

Tapestry McLaren Stephen John DWPAR14437Vale Pinot Grigio Watervale Clare2013 HHH1/2 Valley RieslingA crowd pleaser. Smells 2013 HHHof honeydew melon Delicate nose, with hintsand fills the mouth with of sweet blossoms.varietal fruit flavours. Limes and lemons on theGreat length and palate. Needs time. $25balance. $20 Rhythm Stick WinesCooks Lot Orange Red Robin SinglePinot Gris 2013 HHH Vineyard ClareLight pear aromas and Valley Riesling 2013attractive dry white HHHflavours, with good acid Lovely minerally limeand tannin balance. $20 bouquet and fresh, lively and full-flavoured varietalRIESLING palate. $1919 TASTED Bylines Eden Valley10 AWARDED Riesling 2013 HHH Delicate lime cordialThe 2013s were a style of riesling that'scontroversial group clean, crisp and has niceand appeared to be spicy elements. $25\"all over the shop\". \"Alack of linear fruit acid Patrick ofvibrancy seemed to be Coonawarra Estatethe main issue here,\" Grown Coonawarrasaid one judge. Riesling 2013 HHH A sweeter, commercial style of riesling, with fresh perfumed lime/ citrus characters. $29Ducketts Mill Robert OatleyDenmark Riesling Vineyards Finisterre2012 HHHHH Porongurup RieslingA complex compilation 2013 HHHof mineral and lime Subtle floral aromas andblossom-like aromas. tight, precise, lime/citrusSupple palate texture palate, with mineral-likeand full of Turkish acidity. $32.95Delight-like characters. The Colonial Wine\"Good for its age and Company Emissairevintage, and drinking Eden Valley Rieslingvery well.\" $16 2013 HHHTaylors St Andrews Slight muskiness toSingle Vineyard the delicate, perfumedRelease Clare Valley nose, with a very pretty,Riesling 2013 HHHH musky palate. $35A sound, well-made Bream Creekwine that's fresh, light Tasmania Rieslingand flinty, with a dash of 2011 HHHspice and showing slight Complex spicy fruitspritzig characters with bouquet and candysome zippy acidity. $35 sweet, but balanced,Pioneer Road Eden citrus palate. Good acidValley Riesling 2013 length. $25HHH1/2Floral aromas of rosesand frangipani. Lovelypalate texture. Goodvarietal expression andnice crunchy acid. $18 www.parous.com.au The Wine & Spirit INSIDER 53

SAUVIGNON SAUVIGNON Wise Leaf SeriesBLANC BLANC PembertonBLENDS Sauvignon Blanc 25 TASTED 2013 HHHH1/26 TASTED 11 AWARDED A very classy fume3 AWARDED style, with a balanced A mixed group but complexity of smoky/A small but solid some excellent wines toasty characters,class, with \"that third at the top level. There vibrant varietal fruit,dimension of the is much more effort creamy mouthfeel andsemillon,\" said one judge. going into those aimed a good acid/tannin at the serious end of combination. $28Greenpiper Wines the market.Table Talk Margaret Kiwi WalkRiver Sauvignon MarlboroughBlanc Semillon 2012 Sauvignon BlancHHHH 2013 HHHHNicely crafted wine, with Typical lychee/herbal-likepleasant green tobacco sauvignon blanc aromas,leaf-like aromas and with a palate showing anattractive spicy green abundance of balanced,fruit palate, with good zesty, herbal, varietalacid support. $10.99 flavours. $14.95Clairault Margaret Rapaura Springs Kaiora Bay Neve MarlboroughRiver Sauvignon Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc Sauvignon BlancBlanc Semillon 2013 Sauvignon Blanc 2013 HHH1/2 2013 HHHHHH1/2 2013 HHHH Slightly pungent fruit A bigger style and aA light, crisp and Rich varietal nose - quite overtones to the nose real crowd pleaser,balanced aperitif style pungent, with excellent and firm, green fruit with masses ofof wine, with chalky/ spicy herbal flavours and palate, with seamless pleasant tropical fruitperfumed aromas and finishing with a great hit balance of tannins and characters. $6.99flavours. An elegant of crisp acid. $18.99 NZ acid. $9.99 Chalkers Crossingquaffer. $22 Tumbarumba Rapaura Forester Estate Sauvignon BlancWindance Estate Ara Single Estate Springs Reserve Margaret River 2013 HHHMargaret River Marlborough Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc Light, fresh and simple,Sauvignon Blanc Sauvignon Blanc Sauvignon Blanc 2013 HHH with a candied melonSemillon 2013 HHH 2012 HHHHH 2013 HHHH A lunchtime quaffer, bouquet and zesty acid/Simple spicy aromas, A rich, ripe and upfront Full pungent fruit salad- with a neutral nose fruit flavours. $18with a chalky edge and style of sauvignon like aromas. It's soft in and pleasant dry white Minnow Creeka stylish, tropical fruit blanc, with lovely lifted, the mouth and loaded flavours. Good level of The Silver Minnowsalad-like palate. $20 melon pulp aromas and with lovely flavours, with acid. $26.99 Adelaide Hills excellent depth and good balance of tannins. Kaiora Bay Reserve Sauvignon Blanc complexity of retained $22.99 NZ Sauvignon Blanc 2013 HHH herbal fruit flavours. 2013 HHH A stylish, fresh and lively Drink now. $19.95 Good example of the wine, with pleasant toasty variety, with a powerful fruit nose and excellent herbaceous nose and flavour profile. $20 fresh sauvignon blanc flavours. $12.99DAY 1 & 2 - JUDGES Bec Kennedy Natalie Kleghorn White and sparkling Winemaker for the Stephen John winemaker for Accolade Yalumba Wine Co., with 15 Owner/winemaker of Wines. Former senior years’ experience working Stephen John Wines. winemaker at Boar’s Rock on the Cristobel’s and More than 30 years’ for the past two years. Mawson’s range, and also winemaking experience. Previously she worked with the Y Series Chardonnay Has judged at Adelaide, Langhorne Creek and Norman and Sauvignon Blanc. Has National, and Barossa Wines. Associate judge at judged at the Association wine shows. Regular Adelaide and McLaren Vale at Barossa, Stanthorpe Winestate panellist and wine shows and judge at the Small Winemakers and chairman of judges at the Riverland wine show. Adelaide Wine Shows. Winestate Wine of the Year Awards.54 The Wine & Spirit INSIDER

SEMILLON & CHARDONNAY Botham MerrillBLENDS Willis McLaren Vale 27 TASTED Chardonnay 20107 TASTED 11 AWARDED HHHH1 AWARDED An abundance of nutty \"Chardonnay is back - oak here but there isDisappointing class. and I like it!\" declared also plenty of sweetToo many green, dry/ one judge. \"We saw varietal fruit to support itsour wines here, said a wide gamut of fruit- and a good line of crispthe judges. Get the fruit driven unwooded styles acid to balance it. $27right first! at one end and crafted lees stirred wines at the Robert Oatley other. Lots to like from Vineyards all angles.\" Signature Margaret River Chardonnay Spring Vale Reserve 2013 HHH1/2 Australia’s Freycinet Coast Cashew nut nose, with first organic Chardonnay 2012 a melon lift and an oak- HHHHH driven palate but has certifier Pale gold wine with lovely fresh, lively fruit green tinges. Very oaky underneath it. $23.99 Proud sponsor of the nose, with golden syrup- Australian Organic like touches. Plenty Paxton Wines of oak influence on a Thomas Block Wine of the Year punchy palate that's McLaren Vale long, nicely textured and Chardonnay www.nasaa.com.au complex. $40 2011 HHH1/2 Very attractive oaky styleForester Estate Coppabella Vineyards showing complex agedMargaret River Single Vineyard characters and someSemillon Sauvignon Tumbarumba very sweet peach-likeBlanc 2013 HHHH1/2 Chardonnay 2012 fruit. $25Nose is a lovely fresh HHHHlift of canned peas Nose of creamy Bunnamagoo Estateand characteristic complexity, with red apple 1827 Mudgeeherbaceous fruit. Stylish notes. Intense sweet/sour Chardonnayand very flavoursome balance to the tight palate. 2011 HHH1/2palate, with some \"Acid is lovely,\" noted one Well-made, elegantresidual sugar balanced judge. $20 chardonnay. Has herbs,by the acid. $23.99 stone fruits, floral notes Coppabella and a touch of nougat all Vineyards The Crest wrapped in tight, fresh Single Vineyard acid. $39.95 Tumbarumba Chardonnay 2012 Atkins Family HHHH Winemakers A complex oak-driven Section 45 Adelaide chardonnay - \"but not Hills Chardonnay over the top,\" according 2013 HHH to one judge. Sweet A simple and friendly oak aromas and toasty/ melon flavoured quaffer lemon tart flavours. $30 showing a nice touch of well-handled oak. $19.95Peter SimicEditor/publisher Winestate Charles SturtMagazine. More than 35 years’ Orange Chardonnayexperience in the wine industry. 2012 HHHFormerly founding publisher A complexity of barrelof the first US colour wine ferment/flinty aromas.magazine, manager of the SA Delicate palate, withWine Information Bureau, and hints of tropical fruit andwine educator with Regency oak. $14.99College, in SA. Also a regular winecommentator on national radio and Bream Creektelevision programs. Tasmania Chardonnay 2011 HHH Clean and crisp, and sitting in the green fruit spectrum. Hints of cashews. Nice acid. $27 The Wine & Spirit INSIDER 55

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TEMPRANILLO CABERNET Blue Pyrenees BLENDS Estate Cabernet5 TASTED Sauvignon 20122 AWARDED 10 TASTED HHH 3 AWARDED Some attractive RibenaA small mixed group, notes on the nose.with a couple of worthies Disappointing! There Sweet plum flavours,showing ripe fruit. \"Don't were too many tired with tight tannins. $20be afraid of oak tannins,\" wines here lacking fruitadvised one judge. and freshness. \"With the Blue Pyrenees merlot addition you can't Estate Richardson just expect to have the Cabernet Sauvignon cabernet pull the wine 2012 HHH through,\" commented one Restrained varietal, with judge. \"Each variety needs nice combination of plum/ to be up to standard.\" cherry fruit, black olives and some cassis. $25Parous Barossa Windance Estate Lloyd Brothers Claymore WinesValley Tempranillo Margaret River McLaren Vale Bittersweet Chalkers Crossing2012 HHHH Cabernet Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon Symphony Clare Hilltops CabernetA huge wine - verging 2012 HHH1/2 2012 HHHHH Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012on porty but very A big, soft, Aussie classic Deep crimson wine, Sauvignon 2012 HHHvarietal, with loads of that smells of fruit cake with a beautiful dark, HHHHH Simple fruit-drivenspicy, savoury, dark and mince pies! Attractive brooding, berry/oak Very ripe cabernet style style, with such a greatfruit characters edged fruit/oak combination of nose. Super palate, - classy. Intense varietal pure fruit expression itwith a dash of white flavours. $28 great structure and notes on the nose, doesn't need to rely onpepper. $28 very flavoursome, with with hints of caramel oak to carry it. $30Gemtree Vineyards Trentham Estate attractive fruit and tight and nougat. Good fruitLuna Temprana Cabernet Sauvignon tannins. Needs more weight on the lovely Haselgrove WinesMcLaren Vale Merlot 2012 HHH time. $60 palate, with seamless Protector McLarenTempranillo Choc-mint nose, with balance from the Vale Cabernet2013 HHH some Ribena notes. Harrington Glen powerful oak. $22 Sauvignon 2012Soft, generous and rich, Rich, jammy palate that Estate Cabernet HHHwith tight dark fruits has a round, smooth Sauvignon 2012 Capel Vale Wine Smells of plum puddingshowing a savoury mouthfeel. $16 HHHHH Regional Series and dark chocolate. Veryedge, with generous Gorgeous aromas of Margaret River varietal palate, with slighttannins. $25 Geoff Merrill herbs and tobacco, with Cabernet Sauvignon drying tannins. $35 Fleurieu Cabernet hints of tomato leaf. 2012 HHH1/2 Shiraz 2009 HHH \"A complete palate,\" Violets and blackberries CABERNET Red licorice/Sarsaparilla- according to one judge- on the nose and SAUVIGNON like aromas and well- of sweet fruit, lively oak, attractive blueberry/ 2011 & OLDER structured palate, with plenty of alcohol and green capsicum palate, some leathery notes. $21 tight tannins. A great with a touch of herbs. 14 TASTED drink! $20 $26.95 2 AWARDED CABERNET SAUVIGNON Mollydooker Capel Vale Wine The judges were very 2013/2012 Gigglepot McLaren Single Vineyard The disappointed with this Vale Cabernet Scholar Margaret flight, finding very little 15 TASTED Sauvignon 2012 River Cabernet fruit expression plus a 10 AWARDED HHHH Sauvignon 2012 number of faults related “A power wine!” said HHH1/2 to a poor vintage. \"There In contrast an excellent one judge. Loads of Plenty of plum were some good wines class! \"A pleasure to very rich, lifted ripe fruit/ pudding/blackberry-like made in 2011 but taste these,\" enthused vanillin oak aromas. fruit characters here they were few and far one judge. \"We saw Super fruit/oak palate. and lots of classy oak, between,\" commented vibrancy, depth and Very regional. $50 with a nice creamy one judge. structure. Great now, but mouthfeel. $74.95 put them away anyway!\" Forester Estate Yelverton Reserve Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 HHHH Leafy varietal aromas showing a nice line of licorice characters. Delicate leafy palate is a touch warm, with some supple tannins. $32.3058 The Wine & Spirit INSIDER

Karatta 12 Mile Paxton Wines Vineyard Robe Shiraz MV McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2012 HHHH 2012 HHH Rich, sweet, red berry Big, rich, Christmas fruit, with the fresh new cake of a nose. Sweet, oak adding complexity. well-structured and The very classy palate nicely balanced palate, has a long, tight with soft tannins. $16 structure. 3-5 $20 Three Dark Horses Kalleske Eduard McLaren Vale Shiraz Old Vine Barossa Grenache Touriga Valley Shiraz 2012 2012 HHH Soft maturing wine for HHHH drinking now. Good depth of red fruit and oak, with \"This is one for the cellar,\" a spicy edge. $19.99 agreed the judges. Dense fruit/oak bouquet and lovely depth of ripe fruit flavours, with some serious oak. 5+ $85 SHIRAZMitchelton Central 2013/2012 Three Dark Horses Tatiarra Vineyard Capel Vale WineVictoria Cabernet McLaren Vale Shiraz Culled Barrel Single VineyardSauvignon 2011 32 TASTED 2012 HHHHH Heathcote Shiraz Whispering HillHHHH 15 AWARDED Intense ripe fruit 2012 HHHH1/2 Mount BarkerVery intense and bright, bouquet, with nice Nose is a seamless Shiraz 2012with very attractive lifted The wines at the top end coffee/mocha overlays. integration of fruit and HHH1/2blueberry/nougat nose. were excellent reflecting Excellent palate - great oak, with no edges. \"A heavy weightGood length of rich the great 2012 vintage. depth of sweet stone Big powerful palate monster,\" with cellaringchocolaty flavours, with At the \"other end\" of the fruit flavours that are has strong sour cherry potential. Masses ofpeppery touches. $22 scale the wines were seamlessly balanced by varietal fruit flavours, dense, jammy fruit either too advanced, spicy oak with an acid with firm grippy tannins. matched by powerful,SHIRAZ overripe or overoaked. toasty oak.BLENDS 5+ $54.956 TASTED3 AWARDED finish. 5+ $24.99 A keeper. 5+ $20 Mollydooker Carnival of LoveThe 2012s offered McLaren Valegood drinking in this Shiraz 2012small group. HHH1/2 An easy drinking,Mollydooker classic Aussie style,Enchanted Path with seamlessMcLaren Vale Shiraz Christmas-cake aromasCabernet Sauvignon and flavours, and2012 HHH1/2 finishing quite hot. $90Vibrant, youthful,dark crimson wine. Mollydooker VelvetIntense aromas and Glove McLarenripe chocolaty palate. Vale Shiraz 2012Needs more time. HHH1/2 Nose is a combination 3-5 $90 of big, ripe, blackberry fruit and oak which follows through on to the warm alcoholic palate. $185 Cimicky Wines Stephen John Clare Deep Woods Trentham Estate Trumps Barossa Valley Shiraz 2012 Estate Shiraz et Shiraz 2012 HHH Valley Shiraz 2012 HHHH1/2 al Margaret River A nice vibrant, light, HHHHH A dense complexity of Shiraz 2012 HHHH berry fruit-driven Soft, well-integrated mulberry and mocha oak Intense purple/red quaffer but with some aromas - smells like a aromas. Long, soft and wine. Nose loaded with cellaring potential. Christmas cake. Lovely velvety in the mouth, ripe fruit and tarry oak long, balanced palate with lovely fruit cake aromas. Complex palate 3-5 $16 that offers a mouthful flavours. \"Definitely a of nectarine fruit, tarry of soft fruit/oak flavours crowd pleaser,\" thought oak and grippy tannins. Pioneer Road and layered with some one judge. $25 Langhorne Creek beautiful spicy elements. 5+ $20 Shiraz 2012 HHH Fruit cake-like aromas 3-5 $18 and attractive sweet fruit flavours matched by oak astringency. $18 The Wine & Spirit INSIDER 59

Blue Pyrenees Estate SUXX McLaren Vale Parous McLaren Vale MOSCATO,Shiraz 2012 HHH Shiraz 2011 HHH Shiraz 2010 HHH1/2 SWEET WHITESGood mid-weight fruit/ Excellent commercial Smoky herbal aromas, & FORTIFIEDSoak-derived aromas and style -smells like a with excellent depth offlavours - youthful and Cherry Ripe, with a tarry berry fruit/toasty oak 10 TASTEDwell-integrated. $20 oak palate and a strong flavours supported by 5 AWARDEDCapel Vale Wine finish. 5+ $27 lovely soft tannins. $40Regional Series Taylors St Andrews The judges described theMount Barker Shiraz La Curio Reserve Single Vineyard moscatos as being \"like2012 HHH McLaren Vale Shiraz Release Clare Valley liquid lollies and flabby toSoft, slightly jammy fruit 2011 HHH Shiraz 2010 HHH1/2 boot!\" But the fortifiedsbouquet and blackberry Smoky aromas mingle A lovely spicy, fruit cake were excellent, with age,fruit palate, with toasty with ripe fruits. Tight, style of shiraz, with retained freshness andoak intensity. $26.95 mid-weight palate, with stylish toasty/vanillin oak depth of character.919 Wines Riverland good oak tannins. $31 and grippy tannins toShiraz 2012 HHH balance. $60 Morris of RutherglenA youthful, vibrant wine, Gemtree Vineyards Botham Merrill Willis Cellar One Classicwith cellaring potential. White Lees McLaren McLaren Vale Shiraz LiqueurTopaque NVBig jammy fruit and Vale Shiraz 2009 HHH1/2 HHHHHdrying oak. $40 2011 HHH Elegantly aged, complex A beautiful, luscious, aged A well-made wine, with wine that still shows tokay. Excellent nuttySHIRAZ 2011 Cradle Reserve a slightly closed nose fruit freshness and characters mingle with the but a very ripe, fruit vibrancy. At its peak now cold tea/olive-like aromas.14 TASTED pastille-like palate. $70 - drink soon. $30 Great generosity of fruit7 AWARDED on the rich and slightly McLaren Vale Shiraz Haselgrove WinesThe Walter Wines sweet palate. $35The judges were 2011 HHH1/2 Cruth McLaren Vale Federation Hillpleasantly surprised Dense stewed fruit Shiraz 2011 HHH Mudgee Shiraz 2009 919 Wines Pale Drywith this group, finding bouquet, with toasty oak A lovely sweet, cherry/ HHH Riverland Apera NVthat even in this difficult and nice solid fruit/oak berry fruit quaffer Fully aged shiraz, with (500ml) HHHH1/2vintage good winemakers flavours on the long, fresh offering good drinking jammy fruit, tarry oak, Nutty rancio nose, withcan still make good wine. palate. 3-5 $39.99 now. $150 good tannins and bright some nougat, lemonMost of these wines acidity. $38 curd and buttered toasthowever were only for Marquis Philips SHIRAZ 2010 & characters and with ashort-term drinking. 9 Barossa Valley OLDER delicate cold tea palate Shiraz 2011 HHH1/2 showing great finesse. Bright mulberry and 13 TASTED Attractive drying finish. $29 cherry-like varietal fruit nicely balanced 5 AWARDED Shaw Family Vintners by the oak, with some Old Tawny NV powerful, grippy tannins. Although there are some HHHH1/2 nice wines here, there A lovely aged tawny 3-5 $50 are also some that are exhibiting a very savoury fading fast. The best and leafy rancio-like The Rivers Red here showed retained bouquet. A beautiful Classic Margaret vibrancy and freshness palate - very classy, with River Shiraz of fruit with appropriate mouthfilling, nutty toasty 2011 HHH oak handling. flavours. $30 CD A flavoursome, easy drinking shiraz, with Gemtree Vineyards Morris of Rutherglen nicely integrated primary Obsidian McLaren Cellar One Classic fruit and oak. $16 Vale Shiraz 2010 Liqueur Muscat NV HHHH HHHH1/2 STAR RATINGS  Nose has lovely oak An Aussie classic - lots intensity integrated with of age but also showsThree-, four- and five-star ratings are signs of rich, ripe fruit. Palate great freshness and hasexcellence in fruit quality and winemaking skill. shows genuine depth of plenty of vibrant, rancio,All wines are judged ‘blind’ by wine industry ripe fruit, with warming dried fruit aromas andprofessionals and are compared in peer alcohol. Has potential. flavours mixing with theclasses by three judges. hot spirit. $35CM Wine is exclusive to Cellarmasters, 5+ $70a major mail-order business. Morris of RutherglenCD Cellar door price. Fairfield LadyCDO Cellar door only. Sparkling MoscatoSO Sold out. NV HHH1/2$N/A Price not available at time of printing. Fresh, friendly and well-made style, with Contact information pg 136. very simple, sweet, muscaty fruit aromas RECOMMENDED cellaring (years). and flavours. $1560 The Wine & Spirit INSIDER

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Brygon Reserve The Big Smithbrook Pemberton Brygon Estate Lovely Ceravolo Adelaide PlainsEasy Margaret River Chardonnay 2012 Legs Western Australia Sangiovese Rosé 2013Chardonnay 2011 Rosé 2012 Smells of green mangoes A nice harmony of perfumedClean crisp and fresh. and melons. Good Fresh peach and orange peel tropical and plummy fruit.Peachy notes on the nose concentration of varietal with some herbal notes. Easy drinking with a longand very good minerally fruit flavours. 5+ $20 A sweet and savoury style balanced finish. $15.25palate. Nice fruit/oak with good length $17.99integration. 3-5 $16.99 Ceravolo Premium Wines Pty Ltd Smithbrook Wines Brygon Reserve Wines 08 8336 4522Brygon Reserve Wines 0419 865 556 [email protected] 08 9772 3557 [email protected] www.ceravolo.com.au0419 865 556 [email protected] [email protected] www.smithbrook.comwww.brygonreservewines.com.au WORLD’S GREATEST SHIRAZ/SYRAH CHALLENGE IXPUBLIC TASTING Come and join us for this fabulous event. Over 700 bottles available to taste. WINESTATE SUBSCRIBERS ARE ENTITLED TO ONE FREE ENTRY. Additional guests are welcome at a cost of only $50 per person! Contact Winestate on 08 8357 9277 or [email protected] to claim or order your ticket.Friday 30 May 2014, from 6pm-8pm, at the National Wine Centre, Adelaide To book your tickets call Winestate 08 8357 9277 - Strictly limited number of tickets available The Wine & Spirit INSIDER 67

BEST BUYSStone Bridge Wines The Condo Wines Swan Reach McLeish Estate Dwyer Milhinch Wines SeizeGardener Clare Valley Rosé 2013 Hunter Valley Rosé 2012 The Day Barossa ValleyGrenache Rosé 2013 Rosé 2013“Bright fresh and vibrant,” A medium-sweet style with Fresh red fruit and somedeclared one judge. An array cherries on the nose and a citrus aromas on a clean Notes of floral strawberryof ripe red fruit aromas and slightly phenolic touch. $6 well-balanced palate. $18 and quince and a fullflavours balanced by lean flavoursome palate of red fruitsacidity with a subtle hint of Condo Wines McLeish Estate with balanced acidity. $20phenolic tartness to finish. $18 0439 750 030 02 4998 7754 [email protected] [email protected] Milhinch Wines Seize the DayStone Bridge Wines www.condowines.com.au www.mcleishhunterwines.com.au 08 8563 40030428 813 701 [email protected]@bigpond.com www.seizetheday.net.auwww.hillriverestatewine.cominfo@hillriverestatewine.com 08 8357 7656 Clare Valley & Riverland South Australia68 The Wine & Spirit INSIDER

Fox Gordon The Sicilian Moppity Vineyards Lock Jack Estate Coonawarra Tatiarra Vineyard CulledAdelaide Hills Nero & Key Tumbarumba Pinot Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 Barrel Heathcote ShirazD’Avola 2012 Noir 2012 2012 Meaty core to the nose.Intense inky/aniseed aromas Elegant cool-climate style Fantastic varietal fruit Nose is a seamlesswith hints of chocolate with developing aromas concentration on the palate integration of fruit and oakand dates. A delicious long and simple herbal flavours. that is nicely supported by oak with no edges. Big powerfulchocolaty plum pudding Lovely palate texture. $17 and soft tannins. 5+ $20 palate has strong sourof a palate sweet but in cherry varietal fruit flavoursbalance. “Delicious overall,” with firm grippy tannins. Moppity Vineyards Coonawarra Jack Winerythought one judge. $19.95 02 6382 6222 08 8736 3130 A keeper. 5+ $20 [email protected] [email protected] Gordon www.moppity.com.au Tatiarra Vineyard08 8363 4166 0428 628 420 [email protected]@foxgordon.com.au www.tatiarra.comwww.foxgordGoWn.Dc_oWmin.aeustate_bonus ad_178x68 mm_Tasting Room_HR.pdf 1 2/13/2014 10:48:51 AM The Wine & Spirit INSIDER 69

SAILS ON LAVENDER BAYSails on Lavender Bay is perched on seafood. The award winning winethe shore of Sydney’s magnificent list comprises of over 130 Australianharbour with post card views of the and International wine varietals thatSydney Opera House and Harbour have been sourced and compiledBridge. It is the perfect venue for by our sommelier. The wine list hasthose wanting to experience the been awarded a ‘Two Glass’ rating byquintessential beauty of the city. Sails Gourmet Traveller Wine Magazineon Lavender Bay is accessible by either since 2010.ferry, private boat or car. The menuis original and extensive - reflecting Restaurant Hoursthe seasons and freshness of the local Lunch (noon – 3pm)produce. The menu offers what can Tuesday - Friday and Sundaybe described as “refined modern Dinner (6pm – late)Australian”, with an emphasis on fresh Monday – Saturday 2 Henry Lawson Avenue, McMahons Point NSW 2060 | 02 9955 5998 | www.sailsrestaurant.com.au

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casaitalia.com.au | 1300 909 400 Correction- in the Winestate Annual 2013 issue the wrong bottle image was published. An award winning full bodied red. Amadio Grande Reserve Australia Brut NV HHHH Linking Australia with all coasts A broad, creamy wine, with of North and South America; honeyed toasty aged nose the Caribbean; Northern Europe showing hints of strawberry and and the Mediterranean; Asia; roasted nuts. Much the same India; Pakistan; New Zealand on the palate. $60 and the Pacific Islands. For more, visit our website. No matter what. www.hamburgsud-line.com Proud glassware sponsor for Vinitalia DogRidge MVP McLaren Vale Shiraz 2009 HHHH contact Bormioli Rocco www.bormiolirocco.com.au or Tomkin Australia email [email protected] Stylish and elegant but still a big wine, with a seamlessAUSTRALIA’S balance between the softLEADING fruit and sweet oak. QuiteBUSINESS developed. $65EVENTSSUPPLIER Serafino McLaren Vale Merlot 2011 HHHH Excellent complexity of aromas, with a great perfumed lift and a nice combo of earthy, plum and black olive-like flavours. $261300 360 424 www.moreton.net.au March/April 2014 W I N E S TAT E 135

contact detailsBEST BUYS Moppity Vineyards Maude Winery Stephen John Wines 02 6382 6222 +64 3 443 2959 08 8843 0105Aldi Stores [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 9675 9000 www.moppity.com.au www.maudewines.com www.stephenjohnwines.comwww.aldi.com.au Paul Conti Spy Valley Wines Tatiarra VineyardBabich Wines 08 9409 9160 +64 3 572 9840 0428 628 420+64 9 833 7859 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]@babichwines.co.nz www.paulcontiwines.com.au www.spyvalleywine.co.nz www.tatiarra.comwww.babichwines.co.nz Peter Lehmann Wines Limited Whitehaven Wine Co Ltd Three Dark HorsesBrygon Reserve Wines 08 8565 9555 +64 3 572 7588 0405 294 5000419 865 556 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]@brygonreservewines.com.au www.peterlehmannwines.com.au www.whiehaven.co.nzwww.brygonreservewines.com.au Walter Wine Co. Smithbrook Wines NEW RELEASE 0419 251 208Ceravolo Premium Wines Pty Ltd 08 9772 3557 [email protected] 8336 4522 [email protected] [email protected] www.smithbrook.comwww.ceravolo.com.au Aldi Stores MARLBOROUGH Stone Bridge Wines 02 9675 9000Charles Sturt University Winery 0428 813 701 www.aldi.com.au02 6933 2435 [email protected]@csu.edu.au Art Wine Pty Ltd Clos Henri Vineyardwww.csu.edu.au/winery/ Tatiarra Vineyard 0411 422 450 +64 3 572 7923 0428 628 420 [email protected] [email protected] Wines [email protected] www.artwine.com.au www.closhenri.com0439 750 030 [email protected] Cimicky Wines Georges Michel Wine Estatewww.condowines.com.au Yealands Estate Wines Ltd 08 8524 4025 +64 3 572 7230 +64 3 575 7618 [email protected] [email protected] Jack Winery [email protected] www.cimickywines.com.au www.georgesmichel.co.nz08 8736 3130 [email protected] Claymore Wines Giesen Wines ROSÉ 08 8843 0200 0425 431 622Fox Gordon [email protected] [email protected] 8363 4166 Brygon Reserve Wines www.claymorewines.com.au [email protected] 0419 865 556www.foxgordon.com.au [email protected] Deep Woods Estate Giesen Wines New Zealand www.brygonreservewines.com.au 08 9756 6066 +64 03 344 6270Hahn Barossa Vineyards [email protected] [email protected] 8562 3002 Ceravolo Premium Wines Pty Ltd www.deepwoods.com.au [email protected] 08 8336 4522www.hahnbarossa.com [email protected] Forester Estate Pernod Ricard New Zealand www.ceravolo.com.au 08 9755 2788 +64 9 336 8368Kirrihill Wines Pty Ltd [email protected] [email protected] 8842 1233 Condo Wines www.foresterestate.com.au [email protected] 0439 750 030www.kirrihillwines.com.au [email protected] Fox Gordon Saint Clair Family Vineyards www.condowines.com.au 08 8363 4166 +64 3 578 8695McLeish Estate [email protected] [email protected] 4998 7754 NZ RECENT RELEASE www.foxgordon.com.au www.saintclair.co.nzmcleishwines@exemail.com.auwww.mcleishhunterwines.com.au Ataahua Wines Lloyd Brothers Wine & Olive Co Pty Ltd Spy Valley Wines +64 21 222 2354 08 8323 8792 +64 3 572 9840Milhinch Wines Seize the Day [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 8563 4003 www.lloydbrothers.com.au [email protected] Heaslip Wineswww.seizetheday.net.au (08) 8842 3242 Mitchelton Wines - Nagambie Wine Wairau River [email protected] Corporation +64 3 572 7950Minnow Creek Wines www.heaslipwines.com.au 03 5736 2249 [email protected] 8278 8866 [email protected] Man O’ War Vineyards www.mitchelton.com.auwww.minnowcreekwines.com.au +64 9 303 9677 Molly’s Cradle Wines Yealands Estate Wines Ltd [email protected] 02 9979 1471 +64 3 575 7618Molly’s Cradle Wines www.manowarvineyards.co.nz [email protected] [email protected] 9979 1471 [email protected] Robert Oatley Vineyards Pty Ltd 02 9433 3255 [email protected] www.robertoatley.com.au136 W I N E S TAT E March/April 2014

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aftertasteELISABETH KINGGADGETS GALORELIKE Thomas Jefferson, I love wine gadgets. because people can’t lose a glass with theirDuring tours of the great man’s magnificent name - literally - on it. I attended a weddingVirginia home - Monticello - one of the major recently and most of the guests were, ahem,items of interest is the dumbwaiter system charmedbyadiamond-shapedtagengravedlocatedinthediningroomfireplace.Jefferson with their name and slipped on to the stemdeveloped a taste for wine when he lived of the principal wine glasses. The anodised millilitre because the Coravin can extractin France in the 1780s and assembled a aluminium keepsakes came from Charm such precise amounts. No longer do wine-spaciouswinecellaronhisreturnstateside.To Your Glass, a family-owned South Australian by-the-glass lists have to concentrate onfacilitateafeelingofuninterruptedconviviality, company run by Julie and Ben Rogers. A inexpensive or moderately-priced wines andhe designed a pulley configuration so when natural choice for wedding receptions and business is booming as customers choosediners had finished a bottle of wine in the engagements, wine glass charms also come small quantities of storied drops such asdining room they sent down the empty to in handy for wine tours or staking a claim to 1970’s Chateau Mouton Rothschild vintages.the wine cellar and a servant would send up a particular bottle. Lambrecht came up with the idea for thea replacement. The most talked-about wine gadget of the Coravinwhenhiswifewent“off”winefollowingThe ritual of decanting has been around past year is the Coravin. Or, as it is known her second pregnancy and he didn’t wantfor centuries, too. There’s not much need in the US, the sommelier’s favourite new to drink a whole bottle of wine every night.to remove sediment these days and the toy. Developed after 14 years of research Well aware of the many attempts to preservedecanter’s hourglass or convoluted shape by Greg Lambrecht, a businessman who wine from spoilage from vacuum pumps tois a bitch to clean. I suppose that’s why a usually specialises in breakthrough medical expensive preservation systems that keepbusiness acquaintance regifted one to me for inventions such as spinal implants, the wine cool and gassed, Lambrecht’s geniusChristmas.Mindyou,togivehimthebenefitof Coravin became the toast of New York’s finest was to invent a gadget where you don’t haveany doubt, most experts concur that allowing restaurants during the northern hemisphere to pull the cork, avoiding exposing wine to thewine to “breathe” can improve its bouquet or summer. Unsurprisingly, the Coravin looks air. When the Coravin needle is pulled out, themellow tannins in tight young red wines. The Coravin became the toast of cork expands and reseals the bottle. It I haven’t used the specialist decanter yet goes without saying that a cork has to bebut I have become interested in decanting New York’s finest restaurants during in optimum condition and the Coravin isn’tagain since reading Modernist Cuisine, a designed for wines with screw tops orscientificcookingtomewrittenbyAmerica’s the northern hemisphere summer. rubber corks. But it is also revolutionisingpatent “king”, Nathan Myrhvold. A former the way wine salespeople offer tastings.Microsoft chief technology officer and one Wine reps can now allow restaurateursof world’s top 100 global thinkers, according like a medical contraption. Officially, a wine to taste their higher-priced wines because ato Foreign Policy magazine, Myrhvold claims access system, the device is placed over the Coravin allows one bottle to last for weeks.thatthebestwaytodecantapremiumoraged neck of the bottle and a handle is pushed Potentialcustomerscantastemoreexpensivewine is to pop it in the blender. The process is down to insert a long, thin needle through wines individually and order them withoutcalled hyperdecanting and although it leaves the foil and cork into the wine. The needle having to attend a company wine tasting.a foaming head similar to cherry lambic extracts wine and replaces it with argon. In As Jancis Robinson has pointed out, thebeer from Belgium, many experts believe theory,thenextglassofwinecanbeextracted Coravin is also a godsend for wine lovers whothat hyperdecanting does make red wine days, weeks and even months later and will want to monitor the evolution of their winesmore open and lively. The reason? Nothing taste as fresh as the first. and wine enthusiasts like Lambrecht who liveincreases the surface area of wine to air so The reason why the Coravin is causing with teetotallers. In case you are wondering,quickly and thoroughly than a 30 second twirl so much excitement in America’s upmarket the Coravin won’t become the new toolin a blender. restaurants is that it allows customers to for wine fraudsters and counterfeiters. It isThere’s no danger of splashing red wine all sample one glass of a rare or expensive designed only to remove wine, not replace itover you kitchen with a wine glass charm. wine without having to pay for the whole with something else and the needle leaves aMore a knick-knack than a genuine gadget, bottle. Some restaurants are offering French visible mark on the foil. For more information,of course, they do save time and effort vintages costing thousands of dollars by the visit coravin.com.n e x t i s s u e : Stickies and sweeties are on offer to bring a smile to your face in the form of our Sweet Whites & Fortifieds tasting. 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