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A white, not a rosé as it doesn't spend any time on skins, but the pressing give a pale onion-skin hue. This second...
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This has very attractive, ripe red-cherry and plum aromas with spicy and sappy complexity, sitting in such a pure...
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Flinty aromas with sliced cooked apples, lemon curd, lees, and lemongrass. Full-bodied and very tight with a lively...
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A rich and rather decadent nose of ripe strawberry, smoke and grilled meat follows through to a full body with layers...
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Lovely seductive aromas of perfectly ripe strawberries with fresh flowers and orange. Medium body, very fine with...
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There is an opulence and intensity here yet it remains fresh and vivid with orange peel and ripe strawberry aromas...
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Fantastic clarity and transparency in this wine with fresh strawberries and cherries. So bright. Medium to full body...
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Beautifully concentrated nose with ripe strawberries and raspberries, black cherry, hints of star anise and delicate...
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A very energetic pinot with a fine line of tannins running through with a powdery texture. Medium-bodied and very...
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Aromas of balsamic, spice, plum and dried strawberry. Medium to full body with round and fine tannins showing polish...
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A dense and centrally focused red with a solid core of fruit with a ripeness and intensity. Lots of fruit. Round and...
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A rather smoky red on the nose with earthy, shiitake mushroom, lead pencil, dark cherry and strawberry aromas and...
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A unique parcel within Rippon, Emma’s Block faces eastward on the lakefront where ancient clay reefs run laterally...
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This is on a prime trajectory, following on from the last two, excellent vintages. This ripe 2018 has such composure...
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New Zealand Central Otago 750ml Pre-Arrival

As with nearby Australia, New Zealand has over the past century proven itself to be a superb location for producing high quality wines in vast amounts, with much of the cooler regions of both islands being used primarily for vine cultivation. New Zealand wineries are notable for their enthusiasm in regards to experimentation, and for utilizing modern technologies and methods to make the most of the imported grape varietals which flourish in the rich, fertile soils and oceanic climate. In recent years, it has been the New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc wines which have gained the most attention, as a result of their smoky character and ability to carry the mineral rich nature of the terroir they grow in. Changing consumer interests have brought about a considerable rise in the production of organic and sustainable wines in New Zealand, of which again, the Sauvignon Blanc varietals are leading the way in regards to excellence, flavor and overall character.

Being in the south of New Zealand's lower island, there is no question of the fact that Central Otago is the most southerly wine region on earth. However, despite its rather extreme positioning, the past century or so has proven that Central Otago is in fact something of an idyllic area for viticulture, being shielded by the harsh, oceanic climate by a mountain range which results in a favorable micro climate. Indeed, the region enjoys long, hot and dry summers followed by pleasant autumns, perfect for ripening grapes. This did not go unnoticed by early French settlers in the 19th century, and before long, vineyards were being planted on the sides of vast glacial valleys, and even the earliest results were promising. Today, Central Otago produces an impressive quantity of wine, mostly made with the ever-present Pinot Noir grape varietal, and exports it all over the world.