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New Zealand Wine Tasting - Bring NZ to Singapore
Praelum Wine Bistro
Tasted February 24, 2021 by vinhonotte with 52 views
Introduction
Assisted in event and as such only managed to taste and note some wines, and not all
Flight 1 - Chardonnay (5 notes)
White
2019 Felton Road Chardonnay Bannockburn
92 points
Pale lemon and starbright. Ripe mango aromas as well as a strong nutty feel, savoury and unctuous, as if peanut butter. Good fresh acids, with some weighty creaminess, a touch of ripe, nearly dried mango, almond and brine. Finish was fairly long, that led from savoury butter to peanuts. Nice!
White
2016 Bell Hill Chardonnay
91 points
Pale lemon and starbright. Nose of ripe mango and pineapple, and greyish, slatish rocks. Creamy texture, and fair acids, as well as briny, stony flavours, ripe pineapples, pepper and toast. Some heightened alcohol which seems to bring the finish to a good length
White
2018 Neudorf Chardonnay Moutere
91 points
Pale lemon and starbright. Subtle yet ripe peaches on the nose and some creamy softness, brine, and macadamia. Clean, fruited and brined on the palate, with fresh acids and a good creamy texture. Found it somewhat simple, but a pleasure
White
2018 Te Awanga Estate Chardonnay
89 points
Pale lemon and starbright. Strong toasty nose with overripe mango and starfruit. Creamy texture, some mouthwatering acids, alcohol heat, with briny flavours and some hint of ripe starfruit, and nutmeg. Medium length and somewhat simplistic finish
White
2018 Villa Maria Chardonnay Reserve Barrique Fermented
91 points
Pale lemon and starbright. Ripe peach and cedar wood on nose, and some florals and soft cinnamon spices. Creamy texture, with bright acids, ripe peaches, hint of pineapple, salad leaves, white flowers, and cinnamon. Finish seems to be alcohol-led with some burn, and of medium length
Flight 2 - Natural, and Sauvignon Blanc (3 notes)
White
2020 Churton Natural State White
89 points
Pale lemon with green hue, and daybright. Melon and walnut aromas, with a slight metallic zing. Similar flavours to the nose but with the melons showing more ripeness. Medium length, with finish mainly nut-dominated
White
2018 The Hunting Lodge Sauvignon Blanc Homeblock
92 points
Pale lemon with green hue, and daybright. Aromas of ripe yellow peach, vanilla, and cinnamon. Soft and silky on the palate, with fair ripeness from the peach and guava, then some white cream, vanilla, cinnamon, and brine. Medium length and a fair complexity. Nice!
White
2015 Dog Point Vineyard Section 94
89 points
Pale green and daybright. Strong starfruit and nutmeg aromas, capsicum and some almond nuts. Mouthwatering acids yet soft, light, with ripe starfruit and pomelo, as well as red bell peppers, white peppet and nutmeg. Some alcohol burn, and a medium finish
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Flight 3 - Red (1 note)
Red
2016 Te Whare Ra Pinot Noir Single Vineyard 5096 Clayvin
92 points
Pale ruby with violet hue. Dried floral aromas as well as bright ripe strawberry and twigs. Light, with rounded tannins and bright acids, and ripe strawberry and cherry flavours as well as flowers and moss. Moderate length with a floral-driven finish. Nice!