Winery - Martinborough Vineyard
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
The 2009 vintage is shaping up to be a good one for Martinborough Pinot Noir, and this bottling is nicely priced for the quality. It’s herbal, spicy, floral and savory all at once on the nose, then delivers soft waves of dark cherries on the palate. Drink now–2016.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This medium-bodied Sauvignon Blanc features some nice lime and grapefruit flavors, but it turns tart, chalky and almost metallic on the finish. It’s certainly zesty, but it clangs off the rim instead of swooshing straight on through.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Fresh and vibrant, with hints of herbs and flowers alongside figs and citrus fruits. This is light in body but not light on flavor, although it does finish a bit short.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This winery is widely regarded as New Zealand’s finest Pinot Noir producer, and its Chards are exceptional, too. Smells young, fresh and oaky. One sip is all it takes: You’ll love the flinty, mineral flavors accompanied by young tropical fruit and the ripest peaches. A superb wine, and an education for fruit-forward fans. Needs time.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A dry, savory Pinot, with plenty of sous bois and a riary undercurrent to the black cherry fruit. Drink or hold another 3-4 years.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Intense dried-apricot aromas and flavors indicate a high degree of botrytis, which would be overwhelming except for the trademark New Zealand acidity. Despite the heavy botrytis and sweet mango fruit, a sharp lime-citrus edge cuts through the richness, suggesting that cellaring 3–5 years is possible.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Favors a meaty, savory style, with ample dried spice and underbrush character. There’s enough cherry fruit to support the other elements, along with an herbal edge on the finish. Imported by New Zealand Wine Imports.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A medium-bodied Chardonnay with a slight lactic note to it, the 2008 Martinborough Vineyard Chardonnay is crisp and long on the finish, highlighting its flavors of vanilla and pineapple. Might improve with another year or two in the bottle.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Subtle and savory, with modest beet, strawberry and cherry aromas and flavors, this is a relatively lightweight offering from Martinborough, with a delicate structure and a juicy, fresh finish. Tasted twice, with consistent results.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Muskmelon and lime flavors start off tasting sweet, but are quickly reined in by brisk acidity, finishing chalky and tart. This is a fine Riesling, yet slightly disappointing in the context of previous vintages.
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