New World

Clonakilla

Canberra District Shiraz Viognier 2010

See previous Delectable notes. The colour is dark Ruby red. Floral aromatics of violets and rose petals - a note of cracked pepper in this cooler vintage in a cooler terroir to begin with. Medium bodied with great concentration, persistence and length on the palate with red fruits, touches of meat and pepper. Gives up palate weight for those superb aromatics. My kind of wine (look at previous Delectable notes). — a day ago

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Doug Powers

Doug Powers

Very, very nice!!

Mohua Wines

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Good wine, Zyns-a-nator said it’s about as good as Wairau River, but just a different flavor overall that she prefers less. — a month ago

Felton Road

Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2019

Rich and mouth filling in the luscious Felton Road style. Only 20% whole bunch letting the quality of the ripe fruit speak. Intense red and black fruits - raspberry to the fore. This is just a “village “ wine in comparison to their illustrious Block 3 and Block 5 but it more than holds its own. Impossible not to enjoy this wine. — 2 months ago

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Somm David T

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Perhaps my favorite producer in Central Otago.
Bob McDonald

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@Somm David T It’s certainly up there isn’t it David. I used to enjoy Mount Difficulty as well but don’t see it as much these days.
Somm David T

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Yep. I enjoy the hell out of their Chardonnay but it is much more difficult to find than their Pinot in the US.

Kirkland Signature

Ti Point Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2025

First time trying and I agree with the ratings. 8.9. — a day ago

Cloudy Bay

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Light lemon color with aromas of citrus and tropical fruits and floral notes. On the palate flavors of grapefruit, green apple and pear fruit flavors, some grassy tones, lively acidity. Medium+ finish ending with fruit, herbal, floral, grassy and mineral notes. Lightly chill so you can experience all of the nuances while you sip this fine wine. Nice, consistent. — a month ago

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Starborough

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023

citrusy -light wine :) — a month ago

Dog Point Vineyard

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2025

John Howard
9.2

@Delectable Wine said it best. — 2 months ago

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Loveblock

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Gabriel’s New York. With Cheryl June 2025 — 17 days ago

Whitehaven

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Pale gold in color; passion fruit, honeydew, and lemon on the nose; high acidity; tastes like lemongrass, white peach, and saline with a long finish. After some time in the glass, it had a jalapeño flavor that was a little less pleasant, but still good. — a month ago

Nellie Bauman
with Nellie

Dr. Konstantin Frank

Finger Lakes Semi-Dry Riesling 2023

Ron R
9.2

Impressive for its focus and presentation. Green Apple and grapefruit on the nose and palate. Clean and laser-focused with lychee on the back end. Super summer’s day sipper. Tilting sweet. First time trying this producer. Was not aware that NY was producing wines of this quality. — 2 months ago

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Vin d’Ottawa

Vin d’Ottawa

We did a road trip to the Finger Lakes in 2022. Real nice Reisling & Cab Franc. There’s also some beautiful hiking.
Ron R

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@Vin d’Ottawa, thanks and appreciate the insights. Clearly, we have to travel there, too.