Curious Kiwi

Gantenbein

Pinot Noir 2014

Some said CLB when tasted blind. For me, elegant on the palate, with decent extract, but way too oaky for my liking at the moment. I see the potential of this wine, Burgundian, so much so that it draws comparisons with the top level producers. Really curious about their vineyard - it's definitely got the stuffing. — 7 years ago

Tom, Trixie and 2 others liked this

Giesen

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2015

Crisp with honeysuckle lime kiwi and tropical fruits. Delicious and nice sauvignon blanc from this region — 8 years ago

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Bellwether

Riesling

Jesus, how's the acid. Mouthwatering and then some. Just what the doctor order on a 37 degree scorcher. Green apple, tangerine, kiwi, slight honey comb and petrol poking through indicating some bottle age. — 8 years ago

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Red Cap Vineyards

Rutherford Sauvignon Blanc 2014

This brawny Rutherford SB is much like that kid that joined the marines just for fun. Bronzed pear color. Fat legs coat the glass upon initial swirl. Robust, rich and perhaps almost pine-tinged flavors of lime and kiwi. Bold, with a nice, weighty mouthfeel. Has body and bite. Was very lucky to find this wine indeed. Yellow flowers and a slight honeyed essence from the Semillion with a present minerality. I think zesty is a great adjective for this Rutherford SB — 9 years ago

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@Shay Aldriedge looks like a good SB.
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@Shawn G. Rose : Indeed it does! I'm super picky about SBs, so if I come across, I'll pick it up.
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@Shay Aldriedge same here, I'm picky about price point as well. I believe some of the best can be had for under $25.

LaCheteau

Kiwi Cuvée BIN 520 Cabernet Franc Rosé 2015

Fruity, juicy, a perfect summer rose. — 9 years ago

Sean Smith
with Sean

Sepp Moser

Gebling Riesling 1999

Tart kiwi nose, riper on palate, lime, sour apple, very green fruit, biting, subtle white tea comes in later and softens to flaky pastry. — 10 years ago

Greywacke

Wild Sauvignon Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2012

Hum
9.2

Extremely interesting for ordinary kiwi Sauv Blanc. Worth the risk. Muted tropical highlights grass and herbs with an Sicilian style funk. — 10 years ago

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Podere Sapaio

Volpolo Bolgheri Red Blend 2011

Polished, deep dark juice. Mocha and blueberries. Well structured, big but pretty. Lots of finesse. Kiwi and red currants on the finish. Just getting better and better. This stuff is dynamite. — 10 years ago

Sandlands

Sonoma County Trousseau 2012

Michele Smith
9.3

Curious to try this guy — 11 years ago

David Chapel
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David, John and 2 others liked this

Mohua Wines

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2011

One of my favorite Sauv blancs. Crisp tropical fruits, grapefruits, and green grass. Finishes with pear and kiwi on the palate. Appropriate for its origin. — 12 years ago

Giesen

The August 1888 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2012

Jonathan Udkow
9.4

Wow. I’ve had a lot of kiwi SBs in my day but this wine is completely different. Super elegant on the nose, elderflower and hay on the nose with subtle pear skin and muted grapefruit. Med + / med acid toned down and balanced. Ripe citrus turned down to a 6 and a touch of lees to provide structure. Finish is vibrant, clean and strong on the fruit — 7 years ago

Kim Crawford

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2016

This is the 2016 and it is as good as the prior growths if not better, the reason I keep it stocked. Mild floral with excellent kiwi and citrus taste that just lingers in your mouth. Never been disappointed and this a step ahead. Buy for cocktails, chicken or fish, you won't go wrong!! — 8 years ago

Stephanie liked this

Manni Nössing

Eisacktaler Kerner 2017

Ive never had a Kerner before so I have no point of reference but this wine was striking. My initial impression was hard to describe at first, there is a sharpness to the nose that is reminiscent of smelling CO2 off of a rapid fermentation. It reminded me almost of the sensation of smelling ammonia. Once that fades I'm left with a raspberry smell. As the wine warms it goes into white peaches and kiwi fruit. The acidity is on par with perhaps lower end Riesling but the outright dryness is reminiscent of quality Sancerre. It left me really happy. I don't know why this wine seems such a bastard but I quite like it. — 9 years ago

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Dragonette Cellars

Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara Sauvignon Blanc 2013

Such a great nose on this. Lots of tropical fruit. Pineapple, kiwi, papaya. Good acidity, crisp, mineral driven. Love the wines from Dragonette — 9 years ago

Domaine Le Capitaine

Les Aumones Vouvray Chenin Blanc 2014

Smells like dank nug. Kiwi and melon on palate. Medium plus body and acidity. A shade of wool. — 10 years ago

Burn Cottage

Central Otago Pinot Noir 2012

Ted Lemon of Littorai consults for Burn Cottage. Darkest color of our flight of Kiwi Pinots. Seems higher alcohol than 13.2% — 10 years ago

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Truett Hurst Virgina Marie Lambrix

Curious Beasts Blood Red Wine 2011

Big, ripe fruit. Much better after decanting. — 10 years ago

Christopher and Kristin liked this

Domaine François Cotat

La Grande Côte Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc 2004

Lemon drizzled over stones, attractive green notes of asparagus and fresh cut graden herbs. Also kiwi, pear and melon. Smoke, seaweed, more salty minerality and opulence than in your usual SB! Very singular and satisfying. — 11 years ago

David Koenen

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Hé! Bekende fles!

LaCheteau

Kiwi Cuvée Bin 086 Sauvignon Blanc 2014

Pleasant aromas of grapefruit, kiwi, grass and apple. Flavors of grapefruit, tropical fruits and herbs. Light yellow color and great QPR! Solid wine for the affordable price. — 7 years ago

Kiwi Cuvée

Bin 518 Pinot Noir 2014

Good with food, quite light, easy to drink. — 8 years ago

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Kumeu River

Estate Chardonnay 2011

Trite to say, perhaps, but having just ate kiwi, this wine is surprisingly reminiscent. Wonderful stones, apples, grass, and toffee on the nose. I taste something astringent, almost kiwi-like, and slightly like petrol. Don't know what this was like in its youth but I like it now. There is a touch more butter than I'd like it the freshness of the nose carries through with nice acid and that astringency. Drink up! — 8 years ago

Domaine de Chantepierre

Tavel Rosé Blend 2015

The color of this tickles me--a bright, almost neon pink. Nose takes me straight to strawberry-kiwi starburst. Lemon oil and gravelly mineral notes. Palate is juicy, oily, and a bit grippy. — 9 years ago

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Christanna Honer

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More so using the phrase tickle me pink
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Hahaha exactly! I'm going to be in Smithfield in a couple weeks with my girls....likely no chance to get together for a bottle but I was thinking of trying the Chef and the Farmer in Kinston--have you been?
Christanna Honer

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I haven't but we host them for cooking classes sometimes at the store. I've heard it rocks.

Seresin

Sauvignon Blanc 2014

Marc Stubblefield
8.9

Killer minerality and a touch of funk, which sets it apart from the run of the mill Kiwi SB. Plenty of ripe tropical fruit, too. — 9 years ago

Eric, David and 5 others liked this

Curious Beasts Wines

California Chardonnay 2013

Such a. Great Chardonnay and reasonable price! Loved this one very much as well as the label! — 9 years ago

Cloudy Bay

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

Vintage 2014 must try Kiwi Cabernet Sauvignon Blanc. Hints of tropical fruits. Loved it. — 10 years ago

Kiwi Cuvée

Bin 360 Pinot Grigio 2013

This is a pretty good wine. It's a little a little dry but I like it. It's a little stronger than other Pinot's I've had. — 10 years ago

Cheryl PierceDeAnn Guentzel
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Regis Minet

Vieilles Vignes Pouilly-Fumé Sauvignon Blanc 2011

Kiwi jalapeño with mineral freshness - yum — 12 years ago