As there isn’t another red wine tasting scheduled here at Cuisine for 2024, I had thought that I was done …
→ moreLots of fruit and fragrant florals on the nose with herbal spice and some subtle reductive characters. The palate is …
→ moreUnderstated on the nose with restrained aromas of lemon citrus pith, baking spice with oak and reductive characters. On the …
→ moreLots going on through this complex but not overt example. The fruit here is bright – citrus and stone fruit …
→ moreOrganically grown by Geoff and Nicola Wright, the founders and proprietors of this Gisborne label, this chardonnay excited the panel. …
→ moreGrown from vines that are over 30 years old, this perfectly balanced wine makes a serious impression. Youthful with generous …
→ moreGracious with an attractive flinty overlay. The ripe stone fruit notes harmoniously blend with some intriguing botanical notes which are …
→ moreA quieter style that is often overlooked in favour of louder counterparts. This lovely example has delicate white florals and …
→ moreBeautiful brioche with toasty spice provides a smart level of complexity around the ripe stonefruit aromas and flavours. An elegant …
→ moreAn elegant, accessible and well-rounded chardonnay with aromas of apricots, peaches and custard on the nose which segue seamlessly onto …
→ moreHere’s another Marlborough chardonnay offering excellent value. The nose is instantly lovable – caramel, hazelnut – and in the mouth …
→ moreAndrew Parkinson was taken with this wine’s “chablisien” qualities. It crackles with verve and energy, a swift flow of pure …
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