This wine, must be the 2012 vintage, can be found in large Tesco stores in the fine wine section. On offer (20% off) for £11.99 if there is stock. If you find it, take advantage of double disco this week, next few days, for any six wines in store.
Decanter 5 star Trophy winner as reported by Shezza,
The Winegang said, TN dated 1st June, on release :
Of the 2012 vintage: Terrific varietal intensity, but beautifully modulated so that it comes singing rather than shouting. Ripe green fruit and nettle freshness, a touch of lime zest, supple texture and long, refreshing, briny finish.
Agreed, though the briny finish is not totally understood, certainly not girly, nor tarty. The finish for me is, green herb lemon verbena, ferns and flint and is long. Very herby, tomato leaf & lemon grass middle, by comparison to Vavasour Awatere. Quite full in style with a mango, cantaloupe melon nose on 1st opening. The balanced acidity married to the depth of flavour is most welcome.
I like this wine, which has a distinctive and complex flavour profile, a conversation point, one to savour, and powerful and textured enough to have as a dinner party vegetarian (not fish in my opinion) starter.
I will keep a few of these back - VM say up to 3 years, so 4 or more in a white wine cooler.
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for sure.For single vineyard personality, this wine goes into my MSB gallery.