2014 December, Decanter, Daniel Honan
expert’s choice New Zealand Central Otago whites Wooing Tree, Blondie, Cromwell Misha’s Vineyard, The Starlet, Rippon, Sauvignon Blanc, Wanaka Best known for its Pinot noirs, this region’s warm days and cool nights also provide 2013 18 (93) Sauvignon Blanc, Bendigo 2012 2012 17.5 (91) 17.5 (91) the perfect climatic conditions for aromatic whites, says Daniel Honan £22.50-£25 Great Grog, Harvey Nichols, £17.95 Lea & Sandeman, The New Zealand Cellar The New Zealand Wine Cellar, Wine Utopia £17.50 Lay & Wheeler grass, white flowers and glacial snowmelt A unique still white made from Pinot noir. Flinty lychee and lemon scents. Passion fruit and aromas drift over soft-textured ridges of limes, Flying into new Zealand ‘So many of So many Central otago whites perfectly balance tension Delicate finesse, like rosewater turkish delight. kiwis meld with crisp cucumber in a classy passion fruit and crunchy pear. natural spark and is always jaw-droppingly and flesh, acidity and fruit. Riesling is the star, and especially echoes of pomegranate and strawberry. tug-of-war between tension and verve. symmetry, beautifully balanced. Drink 2014-2016 memorable. the South these whites noteworthy are the biodynamic examples – such as those Drink 2014-2018 Alc 13.5% Drink 2014-2016 Alc 13.5% Alc 13% island in particular is more made by the likes of Rippon and Felton Road. the spectacular than a highlight perfectly Sauvignon Blancs reflect the cooler nights the vines reel from The Lord of the experience here compared with further north in Rings trilogy. balance tension Marlborough, with the Starlet from Misha’s Vineyard being in Central otago, home of particular note.
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