Held at Francine’s home…. hosted by Francine and Patti
Silver Point Sauvignon Blanc750 mL bottle LCBO#: 187013 $14.95  Pale 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 2017750 mL bottle VINTAGES#: 2777075  Powerful 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 2016750 mL bottle VINTAGES#: 426650  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 2016750 mL bottle VINTAGES#: 402685 $32.95  The 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 2016750 mL bottle VINTAGES#: 163972 $19.95  According 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) |
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