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New Zealand Wine Tasting

Held at Francine’s home…. hosted by Francine and Patti

Silver Point Sauvignon Blanc


750 mL bottle LCBO#: 187013 $14.95

Silver Point Sauvignon BlancPale straw colour; grassy, gooseberry and grapefruit aromas; medium body; nice core of rich fruit flavours with good acidity, yet still elegant; long strong finish.

Two Rivers Convergence Sauvignon Blanc 2017


750 mL bottle VINTAGES#: 2777075

Silver Point Sauvignon BlancPowerful yet elegant, this stylish sauvignon shows gorgeous aromas of passionfruit, feijoa, green rockmelon and kaffir lime on the nose, leading to an intensely flavoured palate that is concentrated and vibrant. The wine is refined and wonderfully textured with all the delicious sauvignon flavours. At its best: now to 2020. Score – 95. (Sam Kim, wineorbit.co.nz, Dec. 2017)

Greystone Sand Dollar Pinot Gris 2016


750 mL bottle VINTAGES#: 426650

Silver Point Sauvignon Blanc Sappy, stony hints over quiet oak; a limey warmth behind. Deep and pure, with apple and lime richness, a minty freshness and a lick of honey, held in a dry frame. Accomplished and finely judged. Proof that Pinot Gris has a fine-wine future in New Zealand. Drinking Window: 2018-2020. Rated #3 in Decanter’s World’s Best Pinot Gris Buys. Score – 94. (Andrew Jefford, Decanter, May 2018)

Giesen The Brothers Pinot Noir 2016


750 mL bottle VINTAGES#: 402685 $32.95

Giesen The Brothers Pinot Noir 2016The fruit for this is harvested and fermented in small batches and aged in a mix of old and new French oak. This is quite a robust Pinot with great raspberry, sour cherry and earth tones. Caramel and spice round out the complex flavours nicely. Great for duck, or meaty fish such as tuna or salmon. (Vintages panel, May 2018)

Momo Pinot Noir 2016


750 mL bottle VINTAGES#: 163972 $19.95

Momo Pinot Noir 2016According to the back label, the 2016 Pinot Noir includes only certified organic grapes, tartaric acid and preservative (sulfur dioxide). It’s a medium-bodied, reasonably structured Pinot Noir, with a fair amount of silky tannins for an entry-level offering, but they serve to give a savory grounding to the ample cherry fruit. Herbal and spice notes add complexity on the nose and finish. It should drink well for up to 5 years from vintage. Drink Date: 2018-2021. Score – 88. (Joe Czerwinski, robertparker.com, Feb. 28, 2018)