Central Otagos Akarua make a fine sparkling wine from pristine Pinot Noir and Chardonnay fruit. Creamy, textural, beautifully fresh.
Very sexy 'mama just baked 'em' apple pie characters - granny smith and warm bready, yeasty ones, and some tinglingly fresh citrus just to spark you up.
The wine is youthful in appearance coloured pale straw with a green hue, while the bead is fine and consistent.
A bright, pale golden hue with a fine bead. Soft stonefruit and citrus elements on the nose with an intense bready aroma. Rich and luscious on the palate with a creamy mouthfeel leading to a smooth lasting finish.
Very persistent and fine bubbles in the glass. The bouquet is refined and refreshing with intense aromas of pear, nectarine, citrus zest and white florals underlined by notes of fresh bread.
Next-level vintage sparkler; delicate aromatics of citrus and stonefruit, a crisp, creamy palate of citrus and brioche with toasty, nutty nuances.
89/100 | Wine Enthusiast "Made entirely with Pinot Nero, this straw colored Metodo Classico opens with subdued aromas of nut and a whiff of bread crust. The palate is more expressive, offering white peach, citrus zest and pastry notes alongside a creamy mousse. An almond note closes the finish."
Giraud use very little additional sulphur, and in future disgorgements we are likely to see these reduced further. All of their champagnes are sourced from Grand Cru vineyards.
The NV bursts with citrus/orange juiciness, on a wave of grilled toast and marzipan, then soars to an apogee of excitement and invigoration. This one comes in a case that doubles as a suave ice bag.
A delicate cherry colour with a hint of copper. The mousse is fine and persistent. On the nose, there are aromas of red fruits.
The approachably-priced Piper Cuvée Brut bursts with citrus juiciness and rich, yeasty notes, a mouthful of vibrancy and freshness that excites and invigorates
The Laurent-Perrier NV style is defined by the high proportion of Chardonnay that provides a natural purity, freshness and elegance. Delicate yet complex!
A sustainably grown Marlborough Pinot Gris, pale with golden touches in colour, with delicate aromas of rockmelon, green tea and lime that yield to additional layers of pear and Turkish delight.
Clicquot Gouache pays tribute to the art of blending in the form of a paint tube, sporting the classic Clicquot yellow. Just as wniemakers blend wines so to do artisist when skillfully blending paints
Most articulate and finely behaved liquor, this, with creamy fruit flavours, a delicate yet well-defined perfume and plenty of yeasty weight on the palate. Head of a pin balance, and just as angelic.
A sustainably grown Marlborough Pinot Gris, pale with golden touches in colour, with delicate aromas of rockmelon, green tea and lime that yield to additional layers of pear and Turkish delight.
A sustainably grown Marlborough Pinot Gris, pale with golden touches in colour, with delicate aromas of rockmelon, green tea and lime that yield to additional layers of pear and Turkish delight.
A delicate cherry colour with a hint of copper. The mousse is fine and persistent. On the nose, there are aromas of red fruits.
A sustainably grown Marlborough Pinot Gris, pale with golden touches in colour, with delicate aromas of rockmelon, green tea and lime that yield to additional layers of pear and Turkish delight.
A delicate cherry colour with a hint of copper. The mousse is fine and persistent. On the nose, there are aromas of red fruits.
A delicate cherry colour with a hint of copper. The mousse is fine and persistent. On the nose, there are aromas of red fruits.
A delicate cherry colour with a hint of copper. The mousse is fine and persistent. On the nose, there are aromas of red fruits.
A real festival of red fruits, with flavours of blackberries, raspberries, redcurrants, and strawberries,that delicately linger and give off a feeling of lightness and conviviality.
