Wines
Wines - New ZEaland
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Ribbonwood MARLBOROUGH Pinot Noir | Sauvignon Blanc Ribbonwood is an exciting new initiative from the team at Framingham wines, a boutique winery based in Renwick, Marlborough, renowned for the terrific quality of its aromatic varietals. Pinot Noir. Ribbonwood Marlborough Pinot Noir is made from hand-harvested fruit grown on a mixture of Marlborough's stony riverbed and more clay-richsoils. The wine was matured in new and seasoned French oak barriques for 10months before bottling. Delicacy and texture are as important as flavour expression with this wine. Aromatics: Welcoming, slightly smoky nose with raspberry and cherry scents. A splash of oak adds complexity. Taste: Lush, rounded palate with summer fruit compote flavours and some more savoury undertones. Charming, light structure and some gentle supporting oak flavours add interest. Sauvignon Blanc. Classic redcurrant and citrus flavours, smartened up with lime, passionfruit and kiwifruit. Mouth watering acidity makes you want another sip! |
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Kim Crawford MARLBOROUGH Pinot Noir | Sauvignon Blanc Pinot Noir. Medium depth of colour with purple and crimson notes. Black cherries, red currants and strawberries on the nose, complexed with well integrated oak; Lovely fresh fruit on the palate with hints of oak. Good firm tannins give the wine length and weight. Sauvignon Blanc. Palest straw in color. Delightful lifted tropical aromas combined with the traditional herbaceous edge of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. On the palate, tropical fruits, stone fruits and herbaceous notes – this one has it all. The wine has firm acidity with hints of sweat and passionfruit, is mouthfilling and extremely drinkable. A forever changing palate that continues to give. |
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Monkey Bay Sauvignon Blanc | Pinot Noir Monkey Bay Sauvignon Blanc is a charming, elegant wine, displaying intense varietal character. Crisp and refreshing, with vibrant flavours of ripe citrus and tropical fruit, the palate has excellent weight and length. |