The 2022 Framingham Ribbonwood Pinot Noir from Marlborough is a true representation of New Zealand's exceptional winemaking. With a vibrant ruby hue, this wine immediately entices the senses with its fragrant aromas of ripe cherries, wild berries, and delicate floral notes. On the palate, the wine reveals a complex layering of flavors, ranging from juicy red fruits to hints of earthy spices. The tannins are silky and well-integrated, providing a smooth and elegant mouthfeel. The finish is long-lasting, leaving a lingering impression of dark chocolate and subtle oak. This Pinot Noir showcases the best of Marlborough's cool climate, resulting in a wine that is both rich and balanced. An excellent choice for those seeking a sophisticated and refined wine experience.

The Main Divide Pinot Noir shows aromas and flavours of cherries and red berry fruits with impressions of raspberries, mulberries and blackberries. There are also savoury hints of grilled mushrooms, black olives and roast game. Ripe fine grained tannins give it structure and length, but these are covered with a velvety robe, leaving impressions of dark chocolate and spice. While drinking beautifully now, it will continue to develop over the next few years in bottle.

Aroma Attractive aromas of fresh apricot mingle with fresh fig. Palate The palate is full of rich flavours of quince that lead to a salty minerality on the finish

Lawson's Dry Hills is a family owned winery in Marlborough, focussed on the production of quality wine. Their Pinot Gris is a nod to the old world, with a leesy texture and a touch of residual sugar, this is a wine of finesse and elegance.

A herbal, floral and slightly 'funky' nose leads to dark, brooding red fruits with impeccable poise and balance. Great length.

Flavours and textures that are both lingering and vibrant. A crafted wine of elegance.

Anna and Jason Flowerday run the Te Whare Ra vineyard in Marlborough according to organic and bio-dynamic practices. The fruit is picked and sorted by hand, then processed in a winery especially designed for small-batch wine-making. This dry Pinot Gris is finely structured with great purity and length of flavour. Lifted aromas of nashi pear, raspberry, red apple and white florals follow on to the palate, where they're balanced by a fine, supple texture and lingering minerality.

Remarkable in name and remarkable in nature. Hailing from the young, funky and cool region of Central Otago this Pinot Noir shows all the cherry richness we've come to expect. Add in the sheer approachability courtesy of the smattering of strawberry and red berry flavours and the silken, soft finish and you have an Otago bargain that is a must try.

Central Otago Pinot's are generally more user-friendly than Burgundy; Rabbit Ranch is very soft fruit-forward style with soft tannins; best enjoyed young.