Spring Wines
Yes, the average temperature is higher than in winter, but spring brings cold and frosty weather as well as days that are sunny and warm. Those robust, rich, well-rounded reds that slipped down so easily in winter are still in demand, while lighter, vibrantly fruity, appetisingly crisp whites start to taste good again, too.
White
Akarua Bannockburn Central Otago Pinot Gris 2018
This youthful, partly barrel-fermented wine is attractively scented, with mouth-filling body, good intensity of vibrant peach, pear and lychee flavours showing a distinct touch of complexity, and a fractionally off-dry finish. $29
Delta Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2018
This single-vineyard, lower Wairau Valley wine is an intense, “full-on” style, offering fine value. It has a punchy, slightly leafy bouquet, leading into a tightly structured, vibrant wine with a salty streak. Fresh, pungent tropical fruit and herbaceous flavours, and a dry,
