Red Knot by Shingleback Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, McLaren Vale, Australia

Ripe and smoky bouquet of blackberry and black currant, there’s a licorice and plum layer, a moment of tar and marmite then raw sugar and baking spices…..

2021, Cabernet Sauvignon, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasJuly 16, 2023Red Knot, Shingle Back, cabernet sauvignon, McLaren Vale, Australia, Vegan friendly

Matawhero Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Gisborne

A classic bouquet of tropical fruits, fresh herbs and lemon. A mix of cape gooseberry and fresh apple, some regular gooseberry and angelica herb.

2023, Vegan Friendly, Sauvignon BlancCameron DouglasJuly 5, 2023Matawhero, Sauvignon Blanc, Single Vineyard, Gisborne, Vegan friendly

Matawhero Single Vineyard Pinot Rosé 2023, Gisborne

New, fresh, bright and floral bouquet with aromas and flavours of red apple and ripe peach, a mix of light red berry fruits with some fresh and tart strawberry and cherry notes….

2023, Pinot Rosé, Rosé, Rose, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasJuly 5, 2023Matawhero, Pinot Rosé, Rosé, Gisborne, Single Vineyard, Vegan friendly

Kahurangi Estate Mt Arthur Reserve Pinot Noir 2022, Nelson

A very enticing bouquet indeed, aromas dark cherry and Doris plum skin, the layer of baking spices and mild toasty barrel add complexity and depth….

2022, Pinot Noir, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasJune 28, 2023Kahurangi Estate, Mt Arthur, Reserve, Pinot Noir, Nelson, Vegan friendly

Rua Pinot Noir 2022, Central Otago

There’s no mistaking the bouquet form this wine - filled with scents of black cherry and raspberry, some quiet savoury thyme notes and soft fragrances of vanilla and clove….

2022, Pinot Noir, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasJune 17, 2023Rua, Pinot Noir, Central Otago, Vegan friendly

Matawhero 'Church House' Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2021, Gisborne

Golden straw-yellow hues and very bright appearance lead to a bouquet of power and intensity from ripe yellow-fleshed stone fruit, whispers of butter scotch and brazil-nut, there’s no mistaking the mix of oak spices and newer barrel sweetness. Lovely weight and intensity….

2021, Chardonnay, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasJune 17, 2023Matawhero, Church House, Barrel Fermented, chardonnay, Vegan friendly, Gisborne

Mora Chardonnay 2022, Central Otago

The aromas and scents of ripe citrus and peach woven between layers of vanilla spices of barrel and a sweet cashew nut deliver and inviting complexity and seductive familiar feel….

2022, Chardonnay, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasJune 16, 2023Mora, chardonnay, Central Otago, Vegan friendly, Wine of the week, Wine of the Week

Mora Pinot Noir 2022, Central Otago

An enticing wine on the nose and palate with flavours of summer berry pudding and roses, there’s a distinctive Otago hillside savoury dried herb quality layered through the wine, sage and wild thyme then stones and layers of oak….

2022, Pinot Noir, Vegan FriendlyCameron DouglasJune 11, 2023Mora, Pinot Noir, Central Otago, Vegan friendly

Domaine Thomson Explorer Pinot Noir 2022, Central Otago

Ripe, dark cherry and fresh plum aromas with a dried raspberry and stony soil core. A whisper of savoury rugged countryside adds complexity and allure….