Matahiwi Estate Brut Rosé NV, Wairarapa

The is s delightful, crisp, dry and plush textured wine….

NV, Methode Traditionnelle, Rose, RoséCameron DouglasJune 3, 2024Matahiwi Estate, Brut, Brut Rosé, Rosé, Wairarapa

October30 Méthode Traditionnelle 2019, Matakana

Aromas and flavours of peaches and pears, there’s some exotic fruit suggestion and a fine lees complexity….

2019, Methode Traditionnelle, Organic, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasApril 20, 2024October30, Méthode Traditionnelle, Matakana, Organic, Vegan friendly

Nautilus Cuvée Marlborough Vintage Rosé 2020, Marlborough

Very bright with pale salmon hues and a touch of gold lead to a bouquet of peach and strawberry then a fine autolysis….

2020, Methode Traditionnelle, Rose, RoséCameron DouglasApril 1, 2024Nautilus, Cuvee Marlborough, Methode Marlborough, Rosé, rose, Methode Traditionnelle, Marlborough

Tohu 'Rewa' Blanc de Blancs Methode Traditionnelle 2016, Marlborough

Very youthful appearance with some green highlights surrounding a straw core; a fine even bead leads to a bouquet of a cushion of…

2016, Blanc de Blancs, Methode TraditionnelleCameron DouglasApril 1, 2024Tohu, Rewa, Methode Marlborough, Methode Traditionnelle, Marlborough, Blanc de Blancs

Sugar Loaf 'DQ' Blanc de Blanc NV, Marlborough

A bouquet filled with raw energy and youth…

Blanc de Blancs, Methode TraditionnelleCameron DouglasMarch 10, 2024Sugar Loaf, Blanc de Blanc, Marlborough

Rock Ferry Brut Pinot Noir Blanc Méthode Traditionnelle 2021, Marlborough

A bright youthful expression with a combination of fine lees autolysis, fresh white fleshed fruit including apple and some pear then citrus and white fleshed stone fruit flavours….

2021, Methode Traditionnelle, Pinot Blanc, OrganicCameron DouglasDecember 30, 2023Rockferry, Rock Ferry, Méthode Traditionnelle, Brut, Pinot Blanc, Organic, Marlborough, Vegan friendly

Palliser Estate 'The Rose' Methode Rosé 2021, Martinborough

A natural rose and raspberry red hued appearance along with a fine bubble leads to a bouquet of plum and red melon, cranberry and…

2021, Methode Traditionnelle, Rose, RoséCameron DouglasDecember 19, 2023Palliser Estate, The Rose, Methode Rosé, Martinborough, Methode Traditionnelle

Digby Fine English Méthode Traditionnelle Brut NV, England

An attractive bouquet with scents of autolysis and white strawberry, apple and white rose, some….

Methode Traditionnelle, NVCameron DouglasNovember 24, 2023Digby, Fine English, Méthode Traditionnelle, Brut, England

Digby Fine English Leander Pink Méthode Traditionnelle Brut NV, England

A broad bouquet with scents of development and complexity, aromas of dark red berry fruits and strawberry compote and old red apple….

Methode Traditionnelle, NV, Rose, Rosé, Rosé SparklingCameron DouglasNovember 24, 2023Digby, Fine English, Leander Pink, rose, Méthode Traditionnelle, England

Johanneshof Cellars 'New Dawn' Méthode Traditionnelle Brut Rosé 2011, Marlborough

A highly polished very bright appearance with hues of salmon and peach lead to a bouquet and palate filled with flavours of red apple and apricot, white nectarine and strawberry….

2011, Methode Traditionnelle, NV, Rose, RoséCameron DouglasNovember 22, 2023Johanneshof Cellars, Methode Traditionnelle, Methode Marlborough, Brut Rosé, Rosé, New Dawn

Saint Clair Family Estate 'Dawn' Méthode Traditionnelle NV, Marlborough

Super bright with pale straw hues and a fine bead lead to a bouquet and palate of white peach and lemon surrounded by a youthful lees autolysis showcasing flavours of…

Methode Traditionnelle, NVCameron DouglasNovember 22, 2023Saint Clair, Family Estate, Dawn, Méthode Traditionnelle, Methode Marlborough, Marlborough

Alexia Blanc de Blancs Méthode Traditionelle 2019, Wairarapa

An enticing bouquet of a light and delicate yet fine autolysis, scent of citrus and white peach with a delicate wet chalk mineral suggestion…

2019, Blanc de Blancs, Methode Traditionnelle, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasNovember 18, 2023Alexia, Blanc de Blancs, Methode Traditionnelle, Méthode Traditionelle, Wairarapa, Vegan friendly

Scott Base Emperor Méthode Traditionnelle NV, Central Otago

A lovely bouquet and palate, there’s richness and concentration, a bold lees autolysis quality and…

NV, Methode TraditionnelleCameron DouglasNovember 13, 2023Scott Base, Methode Traditionnelle, Central Otago

Mumm Blanc de Noirs NV Methode Traditionnelle, Central Otago

Classic and inviting with a moderately intense autolysis drive with a clear scent of brioche then wholewheat bread, white fleshed peach, a ripe grapefruit peel then apple and medium+ complexity overall….

NV, Non Vintage, Methode TraditionnelleCameron DouglasNovember 6, 2023Mumm, Blanc de Noirs, Non Vintage, Central Otago

Clos Henri Solange Blanc de Noirs Méthode Traditionelle 2021, Marlborough

A beautiful wine on nose and palate, distinctive and enticing….

2021, Blanc de Noirs, Methode TraditionnelleCameron DouglasNovember 6, 2023Clos Henri, Solange, Blanc de Noirs, Méthode Traditionelle, Marlborough

Quartz Reef Blanc de Blancs Méthode Traditionnelle 2017, Central Otago

Complex and developing bouquet with a core of white fleshed stone fruits and citrus with a grapefruit seam, there’s a core of autolysis with sweet brioche and pastry goods, apple tart and a mineral quality suggesting white clay….

2017, Biodynamic, Blanc de Blancs, Methode Traditionnelle, OrganicCameron DouglasOctober 29, 2023Quartz Reef, Blanc de Blancs, Methode Traditionnelle, Central Otago, Biodynamic, Organic

Marisco Diamond Heart Waihopai Cuvée Methode Traditionnelle 2018, Marlborough

Lemon yellow hues with a hint of new gold and very shiny appearance lead to a bouquet of white and yellow peaches, lemon and white flowers then a line of minerality and white spice….

2018, Methode TraditionnelleCameron DouglasOctober 29, 2023Marisco, Daimond Heart, Waihopai, Methode Traditionnelle, Marlborough

Marisco Diamond Heart Blanc de Blancs Methode Traditionnelle 2018, Marlborough

Straw-yellow with light golden highlights and very pristine shine lead to a bouquet of white peach and lemon, a biscuity brioche quality and scents of apple pie and white flowers….

2018, Methode TraditionnelleCameron DouglasOctober 29, 2023Marisco, Diamond Heart, Blanc de Blancs, Methode Traditionnelle, Marlborough

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