New Zealand wines

Dog Point - Malborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023

4.5/5 (4 reviews)

"A New Zealand Sauvignon of brilliant mastery according to Jancis Robinson & true Favorite tasting team 1jour1vin !"

"Intensely aromatic and smoky, with marked reduction, a style that Dog Point masters so brilliantly. This smoky character is noticeable, but not excessive, even if it is highly stylized. Behind the toasty match are bright grapefruit and pear, immense depth and remarkable complexity for a young, unoaked white. The mellow texture and low pH make this a persistent, mouthwatering dry wine that is clearly Sauvignon Blanc, but not only, and has better aging capacity than most New Zealand whites. Excellent purity and precision. I find this wine incomparable and I'm sure it will be even better after a year in bottle." (Jancis Robinson 2024) - Screw packaging

Dog Point - Malborough Sauvignon Blanc Section 94 2018

"From New Zealand's largest organic parcel, revel in a critically acclaimed premium wine!"

"Ivan Sutherland and James Healy met in Cloudy Bay, then joined forces to found this estate in 2004. Section 94 comes from a plot in the Dog Point vineyard - the largest certified organic plot in New Zealand. The fruit is hand-picked, whole-cluster pressed, then fermented and aged with wild yeast in old French oak barrels for 18 months. Bottled without fining. Roger Jones: The nose tells you everything - a delicate fragrance with crisp white stone fruits, delicate herbaceous notes, clean, precise citrus. Classic. Freddy Bulmer: Fairly soft nose showing good evolution, but still a fresh, vibrant wine. Creamy and intelligent, nice texture, good weight on the palate, delicious sweet spices. Cat Lomax: Hazelnut, savory toast, hints of spice with a bit of toasted match. Punch, depth, rounded citrus, dried mango, hazelnut. Creamy texture, freshness and relief. 2024-2034" (Decanter 2023) - Screw packaging

Dog Point - Malborough Chardonnay 2021

"A superb organic Chardonnay from New Zealand!

"Chardonnay 2021 is a punchy, vigorous little wine. It offers a fruity sweetness that's matched by bracing, bright, citrus-like acidity, giving firmness on the finish. It underwent 100% wild fermentation in barrel before spending 18 months on lees. This results in soft flavors of white stone fruit and citrus. 2024-2029" (Vinous 2024) - Screw cap

Cloudy Bay - Malborough Sauvignon blanc 2023

"One of New Zealand's greatest Sauvignon Blancs, from an exceptional terroir!"

"Typical aromas of guava, grass and gunflint with some green melon. Medium-bodied, with solid fruit density and a lovely light color and acidity. Very well made for this vintage. Drink or cellar. (James Suckling 2024) - Screw cap

Cloudy Bay - Malborough Pinot noir 2022

"A fine, seductive and fresh New Zealand pinot noir according to James Suckling!"

"Enticing aromas of plum, orange peel and strawberry with hints of mushroom that carry through to a medium body with soft, fine tannins and a fresh, lively, zesty finish. Drink now" (James Suckling 2022) - Screw cap

Cloudy Bay - Marlborough Chardonnay 2022

"Discover the quality of New Zealand terroirs through this sublime Chardonnay!"

"A medium-bodied white with bits of poached apple, pear, a hint of cream and pastry. Crisp, with some phenolic tension and a concentrated finish. Drink or cellar. (James Suckling 2024) - Screw cap

Felton Road - Central Otago Cornish Point Pinot Noir 2021

"Distant wood smoke, a hint of nettle and lovely tart blackberry form an aromatic nose. The palate has exquisite freshness and firm structure. Typically for Cornish Point, the aromatic flavors underline the wine's juicy character. The finish echoes smoke and apple seeds. A mouth-watering wine. This wine spent 13 months in 25% new French oak". (Decanter 2022). A dazzling cuvée of finesse! Screw cap

Felton Road - Central Otago Calvert Pinot Noir 2021

"A very open, richly textured red with velvety, tile-like nuances. Full and layered with plums and oranges. Firm on the finish. Made from Demeter-certified biodynamically grown grapes. Best in two or three years. Screw cap. (James Suckling 2022).

Felton Road - Central Otago Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2021

"Very nice aromas of hibiscus, sliced strawberries and orange peel that carry through to a medium body with very fine tannins and a fresh, clean style. Tart, succulent fruit. Made from Demeter-certified biodynamically grown grapes. For drinking or cellaring. Screw cap. (James Suckling 2022). A must-have cuvée from Felton Road!

Elephant Hill - Hawkes Bay Element Series SEA Sauvignon Blanc 2016

"This well-cut Sauvignon Blanc is slightly creamy and subtly savory. Citrus fruits of grapefruit and lime are present in abundance. On the palate, the fruit is supple and concentrated. Drink now. Screw cap." (James Suckling 2017).

Escarpment - Martinborough Pinot Noir 2019

3/5 (1 review)

"For half the price of Kupe, Escarpment's single vineyard wine, this is excellent value for one of New Zealand's finest Pinot Noirs. Still young, it needs a little time in a decanter or glass, then opens up to a wine that is both pretty and powerful. Red fruits, tree sap, tar and underlying minerality are wrapped in racy tannins. Length, elegance, intensity and regional character are there, along with the ability to age until at least 2028." (Wine Enthusiast 2022). Screw cap

Escarpment - Martinborough Chardonnay 2020

2.5/5 (2 reviews)

"Escarpment wines are always of immediate complexity, finesse and elegance, and this Chardonnay exemplifies this with its multiple nuances of ripe citrus and woody spice, stone fruit and minerality, personality and charm. Very silky and pure". (Decanter 2022). Screw cap

Greywacke - Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2022

4.6/5 (5 reviews)

"An emblematic vintage

"With his 25 years at Cloudy Bay, Kevin Judd has played a key role in the worldwide renown of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Today, his Greywacke wines (especially the Wild Sauvignon) are benchmarks in their own right. This elegant, textured vintage brims with lively freshness of pineapple sorbet, elderflower and green mango, with invigorating lime acidity and a creamy passion fruit finish." (Decanter 2023). Screw cap

Greywacke - Marlborough Pinot Noir 2020

4/5 (2 reviews)

"Surprising!"

"This Pinot Noir is deliciously spicy and complex, with aromas of spiced cherries, tea leaves, cedar, roasted herbs, smoke and potpourri. Rich in flavor and texture, with silky tannins and medium body. Long and spicy. Drink or cellar. Screw cap." (James Suckling 2022)

Greywacke - Marlborough Chardonnay 2019

"Cuvée d'amateur

"Flint, grilled lemons, peaches, mango pieces and white tea. Textured and complex, with fine minerality and a marked bite. Dense and full-bodied, with a feeling of mastery. Drink now or cellar. Screw cap." (James Suckling 2022)