Philipponnat Mareuil Royal Reserve Champagne n/v

Cellared since Dec 2005. Lovely light gold with a touch of green. Good bead; yeasty with a touch of marmite on the nose; mellow yet crisp acid with apple and a touch of fine cider. In balance – ripe, rich and lovely. 18.5/20 Ay, Champagne, France [tasted 21-08-2010] http://www.philipponnat.com Bought http://www.glengarrywines.co.nz . Very good value … Continue reading →

Margrain Chenin Blanc 2006

Touch of sweet straw, grass, and citrus and stone fruits on the nose; mirrored on the palate, with lovely lemon and lime. A hint of sugar and then clean acid cutting through. Fruit stays on the finish. Maturing nicely. Easily another two to three years. Martinborough, New Zealand 18/20 [tasted 14-08-2010] http://www.margrainvineyard.co.nz Bought cellar door. … Continue reading →

Palliser Estate Martinborough Riesling 2007

Delicious and just coming into its own. Good citrus characters and acid backbone in balance with a gentle sprinkling of ripe fruit sugars. A hint of mineral/kerosene in there too. Just 12% alcohol, and a few more years ahead of it yet. Martinborough, New Zealand 17/20 [tasted 04-08-2010] http://www.palliser.co.nz Bought cellar door. Stored in a … Continue reading →