Tasted at the Whitewater Valley Wine Society, Hampshire, UK. Tasting presented by winery ambassador Leah Seresin. Leah told us that this wine is sadly to be discontinued. Pale yellow in colour the nose had aromas of white peach and spice, with floral undertones and hints of oak. The palate was interesting – whilst delicate there were concentrations of lychees, pear and wood smoke evident and well balanced acidity. The finish was slightly spicy and dry – a wine that should last till 2020 – a long life for a finely made white wine!
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Pot-luck at Abbot Street (Abbot Street, Ngaio, Wellington, New Zealand): Nose of an aromatic varietal with prominent toasted oak. The Viognier is varietally correct, but the delicate, melody aspects of the grape seem overwhelmed by the elevage. This feels as if the fruit has receded since bottling, leaving the oak as a prime driver of this wine's expression.
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7/10/2019 - Keith Cooper Likes this wine: 89 Points
Tasted at the Whitewater Valley Wine Society, Hampshire, UK. Tasting presented by winery ambassador Leah Seresin. Leah told us that this wine is sadly to be discontinued. Pale yellow in colour the nose had aromas of white peach and spice, with floral undertones and hints of oak. The palate was interesting – whilst delicate there were concentrations of lychees, pear and wood smoke evident and well balanced acidity. The finish was slightly spicy and dry – a wine that should last till 2020 – a long life for a finely made white wine!
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9/4/2017 - Marc wrote: 84 Points
Pot-luck at Abbot Street (Abbot Street, Ngaio, Wellington, New Zealand): Nose of an aromatic varietal with prominent toasted oak. The Viognier is varietally correct, but the delicate, melody aspects of the grape seem overwhelmed by the elevage. This feels as if the fruit has receded since bottling, leaving the oak as a prime driver of this wine's expression.
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