Summer Wines
Sam Kim gives some of his recommendations for summer sips to tempt your tastebuds. While the weather is hot, whether it be a picnic, BBQ or a 'just because you're worth it treat', there's always time for great summer wine.
Waimea Estate Nelson Classic Riesling 2008 (4.5 Stars, $18.00)
The nose is rich and opulent displaying lemon, honey and toasty characters. It's beautifully fruited on the palate with a touch of sweetness, well pitched acidity and a lingering dry finish. For a relatively young wine, this is forward and gorgeous drinking already. At its best: now to 2013. $18.00 13% Screw cap. More Info: www.waimeaestates.co.nz Buy Online
Pencarrow Martinborough Sauvignon Blanc 2009 (4.5 Stars, $15.00)
A fresh and lifted nose displaying lime zest, currant and feijoa characters. The palate is lively and zesty with lovely fruity mouthfeel and bright acidity leading to a lingering dry finish. The wine is so tasty and appealing. At its best: now to 2012. $15.00 Widely available. 13.5% Screw cap. www.palliser.co.nz Buy Online
Ngatarawa Silks Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay 2008 (4.5 Stars, $19.00)
A nicely lifted nose displaying citrus, stonefruit and subtle creamy oak characters. The palate is juicy and refreshing with fine texture, bright acidity and a lovely silky finish. This is a really pleasant drinking Chardonnay showing elegant fruit intensity and a beautifully flowing mouthfeel. At its best: now to 2012. $19.00 Moderate availability. 13% Screw cap. www.ngatarawa.co.nz Buy Online
Clearview Black Reef Blush 2009 (5 Stars, $18.00)
This is a seriously good rosé displaying subtle aromas of raspberry, red cherry and citrus characters. The palate is full and refreshing (4 g/l) showing lovely textured mouthfeel, good mid palate weight and a lingering dry finish. It's ripe, smooth and pristine. At its best: now to 2012. $18.00 Moderate availability. www.clearviewestate.co.nz Buy Online
Penfolds Thomas Hyland Shiraz 2006 (5 Stars, $20.00)
An outstanding example of a rich shiraz displaying ripe plum, cherry and vanillin oak characters on the nose. The palate is opulent, but not too heavy, with super smooth mouthfeel and a very long finish with beautifully integrated acid and rounded tannins. At its best: now to 2012. $20.00 14.5% Screw cap. www.penfolds.com Buy Online
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