Flying Kiwi, Sauvignon Blanc, 2013, Marlborough

This was the white for the Collets at Dinner. An in your face Sav B – very tart, lots of goosberries and other citrus fruits. Refreshing.

Ross enjoyed it too on Sunday!

Looks like a Spar exclusive?

 

Heart of Stone Sauvignon Blanc 2011 Marlborough Forrest Estate. Vina Bujanda 2012 Rioja.

The Barranore Merger Wines.

It is said that even the dullest of wine can taste great depending on your mood, your excellent companions and your beautiful surroundings and that’s largely true. So these two gems tasted fantastic on a highly memorable day.

Heart of Stone Sauvignon Blanc 2011 Marlborough Forrest Estate

Crisp, bone dry with strong hint of gooseberry and tropical fruit.

Nice acidity with a crisp dry finish, redolent of a Greywacke we tried some time ago.

Vina Bujanda 2012 Rioja.

This wine is aged in stainless steel tanks to maintain a fresh, full-fruit character.

Which it had lots of and lots of berries: blackberry and redcurrant with a touch of soft mellow cream. Great with the steak.