Juicy and concentrated nose packed with plums, cherries and forest fruits. Black cardomom, star anise cedar, cinnamon and nutmeg add extra detail and complexity. Soft and supple entry on the palate with blueberries and raspberries at the forefront. Delicate weight through the middle with some savory notes on the finish. What else can you say…
* Vintage may automatically change based on current producer availability. Don t play everything, let some things go by. What you don t play can be more important than what you do . -Thelonious Sphere Monk Sweet spice notes, warm brambleberry fruit tapping around layers of burnt campfire wood memories, soft earth on a sunny fall day…
A nicely polished Montepulciano with an enticing blend of ripe black berries, orange rind and perfumed oak on the nose and palate. Full bodied with an well-poised tannin framework that adds drive and length. A hint of chocolate comes through towards the end. Delicious now, but will continue to mature nicely in bottle. -James Suckling,…
Peay Vineyards is a first generation family winery started in 1996. Husband and wife, Nick Peay & Vanessa Wong, grow and make the wine and brother, Andy Peay, sells the wine and runs the business. Vanessa Wong was formerly winemaker at Peter Michael Winery. They sell fruit to a handful of premier wineries, but a majority…
The influence of Sonoma’s Alexander Valley is appreciable in this 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon which bursts with unrestrained aromas of plump, ripe blackberries, cherries, and fresh earth. The palate rewards with fully ripened fruit, inviting mocha and sultry vanilla. The smooth tannins allude to further polish over time in this delectable cab. Established in 2003, Longevity…
Owner, founder and winemaker, Judy Fowler makes no apologies about modeling wines from the region after the greats of Bordeaux in St. Emilion and Pomerol. The North Island landscape and soil is a promoter of similar styles but a flair of flavor exclusive to the Auckland area. A generous nose of plum, spice and dried…
This Riesling hosts bold aromas of orange blossom and lime zest accentuated with hints of lemongrass. Its fine bubbles are elevated by a focused acidity and a lean crisp body. A plucky front palette bursts with Granny Smith apple and key lime integrated with structural undertones of minerality. Lean and precise. First 48 case disgorgement….
Right off the bat with jammy raspberries, smoke, and baking spices the wine lets you know that it s to be taken seriously. There is real structure here, a backbone supporting that ripe fruit character. Lay this down or give it an hour or two in the decanter. Sourced from Petersen Vineyard in Petaluma Gap…
Inspired by our heroes in the Southern Rhône who focus on the more ethereal, mineral-driven side of this lovely varietal. It offers delicate, flinty and persistent aromas of roasted red and citrus fruits and coats the palate with texture, perfect balance and a medium body. It will flexibly pair with seafood, pasta, fowl or meat…
This Malbec from southern France has the characteristic black fruit notes of a Malbec from Argentina but with an additional layer of complexity from a touch of earthiness. Dark ruby color. The nose is powered with fruit, mostly tart blue fruits. Palpable flavor of blackberries, plums, pepper with a hint of herbaceous greens. Vibrant finish…
A sunset amber hue, leads way to soft herbal and citrus notes, lemongrass and a savoury accent, with pithy grape-skin tannins giving characteristic grip. The skin contact has given this a gentle golden dusting, like a young whisky, with the Sauvignon Blanc subtly recognisable under the savoury aromatic lift, of gravelly mineral-like aromas, crisp citrus, fennel and orange…
Being both single vineyard and mono varietal, this is a wine that showcases the power of single status. This is a confident wine that doesn’t rely on anything else other than its own expression. The aromatics lead with plum, currants and raspberries and then gives way to sweet tobacco, graphite and roasted bell peppers. The…
Ripe fruit and acidity mark this wine that has an open texture. Hints of yellow fruits and pineapple provide a richer character. The freshness is still right up front and should soften.
The 2019 edge Cabernet Sauvignon was sourced from premium Alexander Valley vineyards, specifically chosen for their high-quality fruit and tannin structure. The 2019 will greet you right away with a layered bouquet replete with cherries, black licorice, black currant, baking spices and leading into espresso and tobacco leaf. A nuanced and structured wine, the tannins…
A Single-Vineyard bottling from the Historic Ridgecrest Vineyard in the Ribbon Ridge AVA. The Willakenzie Marine Sediment soils, South aspect, and 550ft elevation, deliver this dry and crisp wine, displaying citrus, mineral, petrol, and white flowers, with a silky smooth texture, leaving the tastebuds wanting more. A perfect welcoming wine for the winter season.  France…