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"Long and tasty with an appealing moreishness. OMG - is that buttered caramel lingering on the finish"
Sue Courtney, www.wineoftheweek.com, Sept 2008, NZ"Match this wine to the right food and it really comes into its own. In this instance it was freshly picked Marlborough asparagus with a prosciutto wrap, served warm with a lime infused aioli dip. Simply perfect."
Sue Courtney, www.wineoftheweek.com, Oct 2009, NZ"From a company that is committed to producing food-friendly, structured sauvignon, this is their best yet"
Paul Tudor, Metro magazine, October 2009, NZ"Reminiscent of the finest French examples"
Paul Tudor, Metro magazine, October 2009, NZ"Herbal and punchy at first, yet with a minerality and flintness reminiscent of the finest French examples"
Paul Tudor, Metro magazine, October 2009, NZ"This has real texture that builds on the palate making it a complex, savoury wine with layered depth on the finish." 90/100
Tom Cannavan, wine-pages.com, November 2009, UK"Floral and perfumed. Basil, citrus, lemons. Chalky and tactile on the mid palate."
Richard Hemming, jancisrobinson.com, 16 Nov 2009, UK“««««« One of the most sophisticated sauvignons around.”
Decanter magazine, New Zealand Wine Guide 2008, UK
“Impressive intensity and length.”
Decanter magazine, New Zealand Wine Guide 2008, UK
“«««««Full of personality, offering deep, ripe flavours”
Michael Cooper, The Listener, November 2008, NZ
“A sweet, tropical nose gives way to tart notes on the palate and then lots of zesty fruit, minerality and citrus grip.”
Decanter magazine, New Zealand Wine Guide 2008, UK
“«««««Classy and immaculate wine.”
Winestate magazine, Australia
“Full of personality. Weighty and concentrated, with sweet-fruit flavours of grapefruit melon and lime, a slightly minerally streak and a tight bone-dry, lasting finish.”
Winestate magazine, Australia
“Pushes style boundaries further than many with its full-bodied, slightly subdued fruit flavours and lingering, fresh finish.”
Urbis Magazine, 30 April 2008, NZ
“Those who prefer less overbearing gooseberry and more structure and minerality will jump at this.”
Scotland on Sunday, 11 November 2007, UK
“An exciting find.”
Scotland on Sunday, 11 November 2007, UK
“A new producer aiming to create sauvignon blanc from Marlborough that is different.”
Warren Barton’s Christmas Wine Guide, Dominion Post, December 2008, NZ
“Worth seeking out”
Timaru Herald, 18 March 2008, NZ
“Something new for Marlborough’s sauvignon blanc stable”
Deborah Walton, Marlborough Express, 06 March 2008, NZ
"Composite Sauvignon is bright, stony, with pungent guava and gooseberry aromatics on the nose”
David Berry Green, Berry Bros & Rudd, January 2009, UK“The palate reflects the successful vintage, such are the broader, generous passion-fruit and stone-fruit flavours.”
David Berry Green, Berry Bros & Rudd, January 2009, UK“Perfect while watching the cricket, along with cucumber sandwiches."
David Berry Green, Berry Bros & Rudd, January 2009, UK“Like good music, food and writing, wine can be intense yet subtle at the same time. For evidence, check out this full bodied, lively and fresh Marlborough sauvignon blanc.”
Joelle Thomson, Mindfood, 20 February 2009, NZ“What I look for in a prizewinning Kiwi sauvignon blanc is something that kicks it above mere gooseberry tartiness. In this case, it’s mango, lemon grass and guava nuances in the aromas and flavours. This is both mellow and zesty. 90/100.”
Gord Stimmell, Toronto Star, March 2009, Canada“This wine stands out from the pack. Totally fresh, balanced and alive.”
Jeff Collerson, Daily Telegraph, 9 June 2009, Australia“Delicious Marlborough sauvignon, with intense lime and gooseberry aromas.”
Huon Hooke, Sydney Morning Herald, 14 July 2009, Australia“Very good depth of flavour, smooth and intense with richness and generosity while maintaining balance and delicacy.”
Huon Hooke, Sydney Morning Herald, 14 July 2009, Australia
“Lovely fruit definition, aromatic, intense citrus, grapefruit and gooseberry flavours, vibrant acidity and a crisp finish.”
Kerry Skinner, Illawarra Mercury, 25 July 2009, Australia
“A standout Kiwi savvy.”
Kerry Skinner, Illawarra Mercury, 25 July 2009, Australia "It whisked me to Burgundy"
Sue Courtney, www.wineoftheweek.com, July 2008, NZ"The long spicy finish has interesting layers of earthy, vegetal fruit and smoky tannins." 90/100
Tom Cannavan, wine-pages.com, November 2009, UK****"The palate's smoothly honed with blue fruit flavours and smooth flowing soft tannins. Just what the doctor ordered at this price point - a balance and approachable easy-drinking pinot." 90
Nick Stock, The Penguin Good Australian Wine Guide 2010, November 2009, Australia"Some charming red fruit and violet characters. Luxurious tannins. Peppery spice on the finish. Lengthy and satisfying - good gourmet character."
Richard Hemming, jancisrobinson.com, 16 Nov 2009, UK“Graceful, silky-textured red.”
Winestate - Michael Cooper’s Recent Releases - May 2008, Australia
“Wines to look out for.”
Graeme Barrow, Northern Advocate, 15 March 2008, NZ
“Nicely balanced at 13%, with plum and raspberry aromas and flavours, soft tannins, light acidity and good drinkability.”
Graeme Barrow, Northern Advocate, 15 March 2008, NZ
“A really attractive, supple, savoury style of new world Pinot.”
Jamie Goode – www.wineanorak.co.uk, Sept 30 2008, UK
“*** A lighter style of Pinot that has delicate yet savoury plum flavours integrated with quite grippy tannins and a touch of oak.”
www.Tizwine.com, November 2008
“Floral, cherryish and slightly savoury and nutty, in a middleweight style, very vibrant and supple. Delicious young.”
Winestate - Michael Cooper’s Recent Releases - May 2008, Australia
One of 5 wines picked for Berry Bros ‘Master of Wine’ selection
The Independent, UK, December 2008
“Delicious”
David Berry Green, Berry Bros & Rudd, January 2009, UK“Bright, cherry red, light / medium-bodied wine combines focused cherry stone cum raspberry red fruit notes with a cool restraint"
David Berry Green, Berry Bros & Rudd, January 2009, UK“Cote de Beaune-esque crunchy red berried purity, a fine texture and a minerality made for flaky sea fish, such as hake”
David Berry Green, Berry Bros & Rudd, January 2009, UK“Here’s a wine that begs serious pinot noir lovers to decant it.”
Joelle Thomson, Mindfood, 20 February 2009, NZ
“Absolutely outstanding - wines that build in interest as you sip through the bottle”
Chris Shanahan, Sunday Canberra Times – 10 May 2009 – Australia
“Blossomed for a few days after tasting, a good indicator of cellaring ability.”
Chris Shanahan, Sunday Canberra Times – 10 May 2009 – Australia
“When I went back to it the following night it had really opened up and was drinking beautifully. Most enjoyable.”
Rick Allen, Manly Daily, 5th June 2009 - Australia
“This is a good, generous pinot…. When I went back to it the following night it had really opened up…. most enjoyable.”
North Shore Times, 12 June 2009, Australia“I thought this was a good wine when I tried it, but the next night it had really opened up.”
Rick Allen, Mosman Daily, 9 July 2009, Australia
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Composite - the wines, name and label designs are an integrated expression of Ara - a whole that surpasses the sum of its many component parts – from soil classification, vineyard design, trellis construction and water networks to small batch winemaking and careful blending.
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