New Zealand South Island Wineries R - Z

New Zealand South Island Wineries R - Z By Derek Smedley MW Last Updated 4/5/2017 Derek Smedley MW, Rectory Cottage, Lilley, Hertfordshire, LU2 8LU. www.dereksmedleymw.co.uk

August 08, 2012 NEW ZEALAND Tasting notes from the following growers: Contents South Island... 6 Ra Nui... 6... 6 Ribbonwood... 6... 6 Rippon... 6 Central Otago... 6 Riversleigh Estate... 8... 8 Rockburn... 8 Central Otago... 8 Saint Clair... 8... 8 Seresin Estate... 9... 9 Shaky Bridge... 9 Central Otago... 9 Siefried... 9 Nelson... 9 Snapper Rock... 10... 10 Spencer Hill... 10 Nelson... 10 Spy Valley... 10... 10 St Helena... 12 www.dereksmedleymw.co.uk Master of Wine: Derek Smedley 2

NEW ZEALAND August 08, 2012... 12 Staete Landt Vineyard... 13... 13 Stanley Estate... 14... 14 Stoneburn... 17... 17 Stoneleigh... 18... 18 Surveyor Thompson Winery... 18 Central Otago... 18 Tarras... 18 Central Otago... 18 TerraVin Estate... 19... 19 Te Whare Ra... 19... 19 The Crossings... 19... 19 The Ned... 20... 20 Tinpot Hut... 21... 21 Torr... 23 Central Otago... 23 Turning Heads... 23... 23 Two Paddocks... 24 Central Otago... 24 3 Master of Wine: Derek Smedley Master of Wine: Derek Smedley

August 08, 2012 NEW ZEALAND Two Rivers of... 24... 24 Valli Vineyards... 25 Central Otago... 25 Villa Maria... 26... 26 Waimea... 27 Nelson... 27 Waipara Hills... 28 Waipara... 28 Waipara River... 28 Waipara West... 28 Waipara Springs... 29 Waipara Valley... 29 Wairau River... 33... 33 Whitehaven... 35... 35 Wild Earth... 35 Central Otago... 35 Wither Hills... 36... 36 Wooing Tree... 37 Central Otago... 37 Woollaston... 39 Nelson... 39 Yealands Estate... 40... 40 www.dereksmedleymw.co.uk Master of Wine: Derek Smedley 4

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August 08, 2012 NEW ZEALAND New Zealand Wineries R - Z Date & place of tasting shown in italics South Island Growers / Wineries are in alphabetical order with area underneath South Island Ra Nui Sauvignon Blanc 2006 86 It is quite flowery and fragrant with not much depth style and a lack of length. Ribbonwood Sauvignon Blanc 2016 92 2017-22 Tasted in Lincoln s Inn March 2017 White flowers the nose is fragrant smoky the palate starts with gooseberry and lime crispness but not exaggerated nicely understated. Sweet in the middle tropical fruits and white peach the richer flavours are underpinned by fresh fruits the finish flinty mineral with herbal freshness. Rippon Lake Wanaka Central Otago Sauvignon Blanc 2012 90 2013-16 Tasted at the Royal College of Physicians November 2013 www.dereksmedleymw.co.uk Master of Wine: Derek Smedley 6

NEW ZEALAND August 08, 2012 The herbaceous leafiness gives lots of character on the nose and freshness on the palate. Under the crispness there is some sweetness some richer flavours a mix of tropical fruits but towards the back freshness dominates all leafy grassy and gooseberry. Pinot Noir 2003 87 Tasted at the New Zealand Tasting London September 2007 Lots of red fruits fill out the nose and they are backed by flowery fragrances. Sweeter, richer mulberry on the mid and end palate; fragrance on the finish which is a touch on the firm side. Pinot Noir 2004 88 Tasted at the New Zealand Tasting London September 2007 Lovely, perfumed, the bright red fruits on the nose are backed by some floral fragrances. The palate is fresh at the start but sweet, ripe mulberry comes through giving a richer feel towards the back. Pinot Noir 2005 89 Tasted at the New Zealand Tasting London September 2007 The nose is delightfully fragrant, lots of redcurrant and raspberry. The palate is fleshed out by sweeter, richer mulberry which gives more weight and depth. There is an attractive herbal complexity to the red fruits on the finish. Pinot Noir Mature Vine 2010 90 2014-20 Tasted at the Lea & Sandeman tasting London March 2014 Minty fragrant the nose is black fruited but the palate has a mix some bramble some richer mulberry layers of flavour. The back palate has richness but the finish is lighter fresher slightly herbal. Tinker s Field Pinot Noir 2010 94 2013-20 Tasted at the Pinot Noir tasting New Zealand House London June 2013 Deep and brooding the nose has richness of fruit all very black fruit in character. It is fresher on the palate bramble and bilberry with hints of red fruits. The back palate has all the power and richness of ripe fruit a lovely mix of mulberry and blackcurrant. Emma s Block Pinot Noir 2010 94 2013-20 Tasted at the Pinot Noir tasting New Zealand House London June 2013 The fruit feels ripe the nose has richness and depth of flavour all very black fruit in character. The sweetness on the mid palate is balanced by fresher flavours but it is the ripe fleshy black fruit that fills out the finish. 7 Master of Wine: Derek Smedley Master of Wine: Derek Smedley

August 08, 2012 NEW ZEALAND Riversleigh Estate Kotare Pinot Gris 2005 85 The nose is quite light. There is some sweetness on the start of the palate but the middle is hollow and it has a short finish. Rockburn The Cromwell Basin Central Otago Pinot Gris 2013 92 2015-19 Tasted in the Ship Inn Brancaster February 2015 The nose has fruit depth the palate a mix of white peach, nectarine and pear richness of flavour. Fresher at the back the citrus mix gives a lighter feel the finish is richer with just a hint of sweetness. Pinot Noir 2003 91 The nose feels rich and the sweet fruit on the palate has a flowery fragrance. There is a good weight of flavour on the mid palate, supple yet fresh with good length Saint Clair Sauvignon Blanc 2006 89 There is a good mix of fruit on the nose, green limes and gooseberry. Sweet fruited on the mid palate with lots of flavour towards the back. The fruit lasts well on the finish. www.dereksmedleymw.co.uk Master of Wine: Derek Smedley 8

NEW ZEALAND August 08, 2012 Seresin Estate Sun and Moon Pinot Noir 2010 93 2013-19 Tasted at the Pinot Noir tasting New Zealand House London June 2013 The nose has a fragrant charm and the start of the palate appears to be quite light but there is richness of fruit there depth towards the back with a mix of fresh raspberry and fuller sweeter strawberry. Raupo Creek Pinot Noir 2010 92 2013-19 Tasted at the Pinot Noir tasting New Zealand House London June 2013 The nose has fragrant charm quite light fresh and red fruited. There is a richer feel to the palate still red fruit in character but with sweetness of flavour. Redcurrant is there at the back giving a attractive fresh finish. Shaky Bridge Alexandra Central Otago Pinot Noir 2003 90 New Zealand Tasting London February 2006 There is a complex mix of fruit flavours on both nose and palate with ripe fruit giving a lush sweetness in the middle but firmer feel towards the back. Siefried Nelson Sauvignon Blanc 2006 89 Flinty mineral lime and gooseberry i9s there on the nose with some sweeter tropical fruit. The mid palate feels quite rich and there is good depth on the finish. Sauvignon Blanc 2013 90 2014-18 Tasted at New Zealand House November 2013 Leafy citrusy the nose is very fresh and the palate is quite light and fresh fruited. The mid palate feels richer some ripe tropical fruits but under the ripe fruit lime and lemon refreshes 9 Master of Wine: Derek Smedley Master of Wine: Derek Smedley

August 08, 2012 NEW ZEALAND Grüner Veltliner 2013 90 2014-18 Tasted at New Zealand House November 2013 The nose is rich the palate has greengage depth the rich ripe fruit balanced by freshness but it is fleshy and ripe fruited at the back giving richness on the finish. Sweet Sweet Agnes Riesling 2015 89 2017-21 Tasted in Lincoln s Inn February 2017 The nose has orange blossom fragrances the start of the palate is light and citrusy. Sweet in the middle pineapple and white peach but the underlying fresh fruits show at the back the finish is fragrant and light. Snapper Rock Sauvignon Blanc 2015 89 2016-20 Tasted in Lilley April 2016 The nose is bright and fresh the start of the palate firm with apple and citrus the mid palate quite tight. There is a sweeter richer feel towards the back hints of tropical fruits and the finish has breadth sweetness a slight lack of crispness. Spencer Hill Nelson Latitude 41 Sauvignon Blanc 2007 84 2011 Tasted in the Guildhall August 2011 The nose is very heavy rather overblown and this heaviness of flavour is there on the start of the palate. Lemon and gooseberry feature on the mid palate giving some relief but towards the back it is showing its maturity all very herbal and bitter almond. Spy Valley www.dereksmedleymw.co.uk Master of Wine: Derek Smedley 10

NEW ZEALAND August 08, 2012 Pinot Gris 2006 89 The nose is light and fragrant with some mineral crisp fruit on the palate. Flowery spice brightens the end Riesling 2006 87 Although it feels very light it has fragrance and a sweeter feel to the finish. Sauvignon Blanc 2009 91 2010-13 Tasted at Lincoln s Inn September 2010 There is all the apple and gooseberry fresh charm of New Zealand s South Island, refreshingly crisp. Richer tropical fruit lends some weight to the mid palate with the classic mix of minerals, citrus and gooseberry taking over and lifting the finish. It is ideal with fish but has the strength of character not to be daunted by white meats or even pork Sauvignon Blanc 2010 91 2011-13 Tasted at Lincoln s Inn June 2011 So often these wines from the South Island seem a little exaggerated and although this has lots of crunchy gooseberry the flavours are not over the top. The mid palate has enough sweet fruit to balance the racy crispness and the finish has the upfront guava that the nose promises. It makes an ideal partner to shell fish stronger flavoured fish dishes, pork and other white meats. Sauvignon Blanc 2011 91 2012-14 Tasted at Lincoln s Inn December 2011 Although there is a lot of crunchy gooseberry and fresh lime on the nose it is not over exaggerated. The mid palate has lovely sweet fruit a mix of flavours with hints of tropical fruits and guava. Towards the back the mix of gooseberry and lime refreshes and brings out the flavours. There is enough freshness for shellfish yet enough flavour for the fuller flavoured fish, for chicken, pork and other of the lighter meats. Sauvignon Blanc 2012 91 2014-17 Tasted at Lincoln s Inn February 2014 The Sauvignons from do not vary that much from year to year and the 2012 s have the same intensity of flavour the same crunchy gooseberry as 2011. Under the freshness sweeter flavours some tropical fruits and guava give a little more weight but the finish is racy crisp with lots of lime and mineral. It certainly is the wine for shellfish, suits the lighter meats and cuts through the richness of pork. Sauvignon Blanc 2013 92 2014-17 Tasted at New Zealand House London November 2013 11 Master of Wine: Derek Smedley Master of Wine: Derek Smedley

August 08, 2012 NEW ZEALAND Lime and gooseberry refresh the nose and give a racy freshness on the palate. Under the freshness tropical fruits and a hint of pear give richness but at the back flint and citrus refresh and give crispness on the finish. Pinot Noir 2008 91 2016-21 Tasted in Lincoln s Inn March 2016 Fragrant floral woodland violets the start of the palate is fresh with a mix of red fruits. More depth in the middle ripe mulberry the sweetness backed by lighter fresher flavours a hint of spice. The finish is sweet and ripe with breadth and richness of fruit. Pinot Noir 2009 91 2010-13 Tasted at Lincoln s Inn September 2010 The first impression is woodland violets their fragrance underpinned by an attractive mix of raspberry and mulberry. Layers of flavour ensure complexity with ripe sweet black fruits enriching the mid palate and the fresher red lifting and brightening the finish. Pinot Noir 2010 91 2011-14 Tasted at Lincoln s Inn June 2011 Violets feature strongly on the nose backed by a mix of red fruits with lots of raspberries and mulberries in evidence. The ripeness of the fruit the mix of bramble and cocoa gives richness on the mid palate but the sweetness is balanced and underpinned by freshness. The touch of spice would complement the lighter flavoured meats. Pinot Noir 2012 91 2014-18 Tasted at New Zealand House London November 2013 The floral mix on the nose has a fragrant charm the fruit is fresh and with a mix of red fruits on the palate. Although light at the start it fills out in the middle mulberry some bramble then lighter fresher at the back with white pepper on the finish Envoy Pinot Noir 2010 92 2013-19 Tasted at the Pinot Noir tasting New Zealand House London June 2013 Ripe fruit gives a rich feel to the nose and lovely depth of fruit on the palate. The layers of fruit fresh raspberry and richer mulberry give complexity with the raspberry freshness giving brightness on the finish. St Helena Flying Kiwi Sauvignon Blanc 2006 86 www.dereksmedleymw.co.uk Master of Wine: Derek Smedley 12

NEW ZEALAND August 08, 2012 The nose is light with little fragrance. The palate has a hard character and the finish is rather short. Staete Landt Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2005 92 New Zealand Tasting London February 2007 The nose is crisp with a mix of tropical fruit, fresh apples and gooseberry. The sweetness on the palate is balanced by a mineral freshness; good length. Sauvignon Blanc 2006 92 New Zealand Tasting London February 2007 Very fragrant tropical fruit, apples and flowery gooseberry give complexity on the nose. The palate has fragrance, sweetness in the middle and a racy mineral finish. Chardonnay 2004 92 New Zealand Tasting London February 2007 Ripe almost fleshy on the nose, the sweet fruit has a freshness coming from mid acidity. Lovely weight of flavour lime freshness and greengage sweetness, all give complexity. Chardonnay 2005 93 New Zealand Tasting London February 2007 Richness of fruit fills out the nose, more greengage flavours but some honeydew melon. The ripeness of fruit is balanced by the freshness. Viognier Rapaura 2012 90 2013-17 Tasted at New Zealand House London November 2013 Peachy on the nose there is the richness of apricot and tropical fruit on the palate. The mid sweetness and richness is balanced by lighter citrusy freshness yet there is lots of apricot filling out the finish. Pinot Noir 2004 92 New Zealand Tasting London February 2007 Lots of ripe mulberry shows on the nose and there is depth of flavour, sweet almost fleshy fruit on the mid palate balanced by freshness. The finish has depth yet elegance. Pinot Noir 2005 93 13 Master of Wine: Derek Smedley Master of Wine: Derek Smedley

August 08, 2012 NEW ZEALAND New Zealand Tasting London February 2007 The nose is packed with fruit first redcurrant then bramble. The palate has lots of complex flavours there is mid depth ripe fruit yet freshness brightening the finish. Stanley Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2010 95 2011-13 Tasted at the London Wine Trade Fair May 2011 The floral fragrances on the nose although they seem a little understated are lovely with more white peach than crisp gooseberry. The start of the palate is fresh but then towards the middle there are richer sweeter flavours. The finish is crisp with lots of minerals backing the lingering fruit flavours. Sauvignon Blanc 2011 95 2012-15 Tasted in Lilley December 2011 The nose has the richness of peach and apricot yet behind there is freshness coming from the lime and grapefruit. The start of the palate is quite restrained but towards the middle there are richer flavours layers of peach, apricot and tropical fruits. Citrus and flint gives a lovely freshness to the finish. Sauvignon Blanc 2012 93 2013-17 Tasted at LWTF May 2013 The nose has a smoky elderflower fragrant charm and the palate is light fresh with crunchy gooseberry mineral and slate. Tropical fruits give richness on the mid palate but there is a fresher feel at the back capsicum and green peppers flavours that linger. Sauvignon Blanc 2013 94 2014-19 Tasted at the LWF June 2014 Racy fresh fruit the nose is fragrant white flowered with a mineral mix. The fruit on the mid palate is richer hints of tropical fruits hints of sweetness but at the back lime and flint refresh the finish long and crisp. Sauvignon Blanc 2014 93 2015-20 Tasted at the SITT tasting London February 2015 The nose is discreet white flowered, fresh citrusy and the palate starts with gooseberry crispness. There is mid sweetness white peach with hints of tropical fruits the sweetness balanced by lime and lemon at the back the finish long with fragrant charm Intrepid Sauvignon Blanc 2011 95 2012-16 Tasted at the London Wine Trade Fair May 2012 www.dereksmedleymw.co.uk Master of Wine: Derek Smedley 14

NEW ZEALAND August 08, 2012 Cut grass, gooseberry and crunchy apple give a lovely freshness on the nose but the crispness is not exaggerated not overpowering the fragrances. The palate is fresh but there is tropical fruit sweetness in the middle balancing. Pinot Gris 2010 93 2011-13 Tasted at the London Wine Trade Fair May 2011 There is a lovely fragrance on the nose the fruit backed by smoke and minerals. White peach gives some flesh in the middle layers of flavour lovely and complex. The slate mineral and fresh fruit that show towards the back give brightness on the finish. Pinot Gris 2012 93 2014-18 Tasted at the LWF June 2014 There is apple freshness on both nose and the start of the palate. The flintiness at the start is underpinned by richer fruit white peach and tropical fruits and this gives more depth on the finish. Pinot Gris 2013 94 2014-20 Tasted at the LWF June 2014 Although the nose has white flowered fragrances freshness there is an underlying sweetness a mix of tropical fruits. The back palate has sweet fruited depth but the finish is lighter lime fresh flinty with a lovely length of flavour. Intrepid Pinot Gris 2010 92 2012-16 Tasted at the Wines of New Zealand tasting London January 2012 The sweetness of fruit on the nose is backed by mineral and slate which refreshes and brings out the complexity. White peach and tropical fruits enrich the mid palate but the slate freshness is there behind bringing out the fragrances. Albariño 2011 92 2012-15 Tasted at the Wines of New Zealand tasting London January 2012 Lime fruits and herbal forest leaf flavours give freshness on the nose and bring out the fragrances. The palate is quite rich with tropical fruits and green figs quite creamy but it feels fresher at the back with hazel nut spiciness on the finish. Albariño 2012 91 2013-17 Tasted at LWTF May 2013 There is grapefruit richness about the nose and lots of sweet fruit on the start of the palate. Creamy peach, ripe figs a lovely depth and richness of flavour with the sweetness on the mid palate balanced by the hints of citrus towards the back. Albariño 2013 93 2014-19 Tasted at the LWF June 2014 15 Master of Wine: Derek Smedley Master of Wine: Derek Smedley

August 08, 2012 NEW ZEALAND Ripe fruits tropical fruits the nose is rich and the palate full and sweet. The richness is balanced by freshness lime and lemon and although lighter at the back there is sweet fruit on the finish a nice depth of flavour. Pinot Noir 2009 92 2011-14 Tasted at the London Wine Trade Fair May 2011 The nose although quite light has a lovely fragrant mix of fruits a mix of black fruits black cherry with red fruited mulberry. The palate has layers of flavour quite sweet at first but fresher behind. Although bramble is very much in evidence there is lots of mulberry and loganberry on the finish. Pinot Noir 2010 93 2012-17 Tasted at the London Wine Trade Fair May 2011 The fruit is ripe very black fruit in character on the nose but the palate has some underlying red fruits that help to balance the lush fleshiness. The richness on the mid palate is helped by rounded tannins all quite supple. Fresher bramble gives a bright feel on the finish. Pinot Noir 2011 93 2014-18 Tasted at the LWF June 2014 Aromatic the nose has a mix of flavours the palate starts with mulberry but underneath black cherry gives more depth more flesh. The fruit mix at the back is fresher the finish long light with an elegant charm. Intrepid Pinot Gris 2010 92 2012-16 Tasted at the Wines of New Zealand tasting London January 2012 The sweetness of fruit on the nose is backed by mineral and slate which refreshes and brings out the complexity. White peach and tropical fruits enrich the mid palate but the slate freshness is there behind bringing out the fragrances. Sweet Noble Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc 2011 93 2012-17 Tasted at the Wines of New Zealand tasting London January 2012 Candied orange and tangerine peel give richness on the nose and a sweet start to the palate behind is fresh grapefruit balancing the richness giving complexity. The orange marmalade sweetness and candied peel is there at the back giving richness on the finish. Dessert Wine 2013 94 2013-20 Awatere Valley Tasted at New Zealand House London November 2013 www.dereksmedleymw.co.uk Master of Wine: Derek Smedley 16

NEW ZEALAND August 08, 2012 The nose is fragrant with a mix of tropical fruits and the palate has the richness of candied peel, fleshy apricot and peaches. Under the sweet fruit tangerine and grapefruit refresh yet the finish has the richness of the start lots caramelized orange peel and ripe apricot. Noble Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc 2013 93 2014-22 Tasted at the LWF June 2014 The nose has fragrance with a mix of fruits the palate rich white peach and apricot all backed by candied peel. The sweetness in the middle is balanced by freshness a touch of lime but the back palate is sweet, rich, ripe and fleshy. Stoneburn Sauvignon Blanc 2011 89 2012-14 Tasted at the Stone House Hotel Wensleydale September 2012 The region in the northern part of the south island is well known for its Sauvignon Blanc wines with lots of fresh lime and crunchy gooseberry on both nose and palate. Stoneburn is classic lots of flavour but not too exaggerated. It makes the perfect partner to the prawn cocktail and other crustacean dishes, certainly partner s fish, is not daunted by salmon and if you like white wines with poultry the choice is easy. Sauvignon Blanc 2012 89 2012-15 Tasted in Lilley October 2012 The region in the northern part of the south island is well known for its Sauvignon Blanc wines with lots of fresh lime and crunchy gooseberry on both nose and palate. Stoneburn is classic lots of flavour but not too exaggerated. It makes the perfect partner to the prawn cocktail and other crustacean dishes, certainly partner s fish, is not daunted by salmon and if you like white wines with poultry the choice is easy. Sauvignon Blanc 2013 88 2013-16 Tasted in Lilley November 2013 This is very classic of many Sauvignon s from with it lime and crunchy gooseberry. The mid palate is slightly sweeter some tropical fruits and a hint of pineapple but it is the freshness that features strongly on the back palate with citrus giving a racy crispness on the finish. If there is Prawn Cocktail on the menu look no further yet there is enough strength of flavour to compliment even the more strongly flavoured fish. Stoneburn Sauvignon Blanc 2014 89 2014-17 Tasted in Lilley August 2014 17 Master of Wine: Derek Smedley Master of Wine: Derek Smedley

August 08, 2012 NEW ZEALAND Sauvignon Blanc from has lots of crunchy gooseberry and fresh limes and this has an attractive citrusy vitality. Fresh at the start there is more weight and sweetness on the mid palate with a tropical fruit and pineapple mix. Lime and lemon the hints of gooseberry give freshness at the back making it a ideal partner to sea food, the prawn cocktail and Stoneburn a great combination, certainly a wine for fish but also an ideal appetiser before dinner. Stoneleigh Sauvignon Blanc Rapaura 2013 88 2014-18 Tasted at New Zealand House London November 2013 The fruit on the nose is concentrated and the palate firm with a mix of apple and gooseberry. The back palate has richness but the finish is lighter firm and a touch short. Latitude Pinot Noir Rapaura 2012 91 2013-18 Tasted at New Zealand House London November 2013 Bramble and black cherry give richness on the nose and a nice complex mix of flavours on the palate. There is an underlying freshness that lifts the flavours on the back palate. Surveyor Thompson Winery Central Otago Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2010 92 2013-18 Tasted at the Pinot Noir tasting New Zealand House London June 2013 The fruit is fresh with more red fruits than black but the palate has bramble bilberry and blackcurrant an attractive mix of flavours. The ripeness of the fruit gives a fleshy rich feel to the finish. Tarras Bendigo Central Otago www.dereksmedleymw.co.uk Master of Wine: Derek Smedley 18

NEW ZEALAND August 08, 2012 Pinot Noir 2006 89 Tasted at the New Zealand Tasting London September 2007 Lots of fruit shows on the nose, the fresh red fruits backed by sweeter bramble. The same pattern is borne out on the palate, freshness in the middle more raspberry and red currant with mulberry and bramble filling out the finish. TerraVin Estate Eaton Family Vineyard Pinot Noir 2010 91 2013-18 Tasted at the Pinot Noir tasting New Zealand House London June 2013 There is a fresh fruited charm quite light with lovely fragrances. The fresh start gives way to richer fruit some ripe strawberry with the redcurrant towards the back giving a fresh appeal to the finish. Te Whare Ra Riesling 2006 88 There is a good weight of fruit on both nose and palate with fragrant herbal spicy green fruit showing towards the back. Te Whare Pinot Noir 2005 87 It is very light and has high acidity on both nose and palate. There is some fragrance in the middle but no real depth The Crossings Sauvignon Blanc 2005 88 19 Master of Wine: Derek Smedley Master of Wine: Derek Smedley

August 08, 2012 NEW ZEALAND New Zealand Tasting London February 2006 The nose is quite fragrant and fresh, lime and gooseberry. Some sweetness shows on the palate with a crispness coming out towards the back. The finish is quite light Sauvignon Blanc 2006 89 Crisp fruit is there on nose and palate with gooseberry very much in evidence. It is a very classic style. Sauvignon Blanc 2011 89 2011-14 Tasted at the Mentzendorff tasting September 2011 Although the nose is quite light there is some gooseberry and lime showing. The fruit is very fresh giving a crisp start but the mid palate has the sweetness of tropical fruits then towards the back the green lime and gooseberry take over crisping up the finish. Pinot Noir 2004 86 New Zealand Tasting London February 2006 The nose is very light, a mix of mulberry and raspberry. The palate has sweetness but not much depth and the fruit fades towards the back. Pinot Noir 2005 86 Some ripe flavours show on the nose. Black and red fruits intermingle on the palate but it tends to lacks mid complexity and goes a bit short at the end. The Ned Sauvignon Blanc 2005 89 New Zealand Tasting London February 2006 There is fresh lime and gooseberry on the nose. The palate has fragrance and is quite light but with a crispness from the fresh fruit salad mix that is there towards the back. Sauvignon Blanc 2005 Single Vineyard 91 New Zealand Tasting London February 2006 There is lots of complexity on the nose, fresh fruit but a ripeness coming out. The palate has weight of flavour with tropical fruit sweetness and then a fresher feel to the end. www.dereksmedleymw.co.uk Master of Wine: Derek Smedley 20

NEW ZEALAND August 08, 2012 Waihopai River Sauvignon Blanc 2010 91 2011-14 Tasted in Bierton near Aylesbury September 2011 The nose is smoky the gooseberries overlaid with an elderflower fragrance. Apples, limes and gooseberries all give a zesty crispness on the palate and although slightly sweeter towards the back the finish has a racy freshness. Pinot Gris 2005 91 New Zealand Tasting London February 2006 Minerally, smoky fruits show on the nose. There is an attractive mix of flavours on the palate, a good balance between sweet fruit and acidity. It has elegance and length Pinot Noir 2004 88 New Zealand Tasting London February 2006 There is lots of ripe mulberry and bilberry on the nose. Sweet fruit is there on the start of the palate with a rounded middle and then freshness towards the back but the finish goes a bit dry. Tinpot Hut Sauvignon Blanc 2006 89 The nose is light and fragrant. The palate has minerally gooseberry a touch grassy quite sweet tropical fruits come through on the long finish. Sauvignon Blanc 2010 89 2011-14 Tasted at the Royal College of Physicians September 2011 There is a mix of flavours on the nose with some sweet tropical fruits backed by herbal racy freshness. The palate has lots of the herbal grassy character with the richer tropical fruits showing towards the back giving some weight on the finish. Sauvignon Blanc 2013 90 2013-16 Tasted at the Royal College of Physicians November 2013 The nose is herbal citrusy gooseberry fresh and the palate starts with the same racy freshness. There is a sweeter feel in the middle but the herbal freshness the grassiness is very much in evidence on the finish. Sauvignon Blanc 2014 91 2014-18 21 Master of Wine: Derek Smedley Master of Wine: Derek Smedley

August 08, 2012 NEW ZEALAND Tasted at the Liberty Wines tasting September 2014 Crisp gooseberry the nose has herbal freshness and the palate is racy and bright. The flavours are not overdone attractively fruity with a fresh grassy gooseberry character on the finish. Sauvignon Blanc 2015 91 2015-19 Tasted at the Liberty Wines tasting September 2015 Tasted at the Liberty tasting The Oval January 2016 This is a classic Sauvignon from the south island with its crunchy, gooseberry nose herbal and fresh on the palate racy and fruity. The flavours are not overdone attractively fragrant with lots of grassy gooseberry on the fresh finish. Sauvignon Blanc 2016 91 2016-20 Tasted at the Liberty Wines tasting The Oval September 2016 Floral and fragrant, white flowers and orange blossom the palate starts fresh with crunchy gooseberry and herbal undertones. The flavours are not overdone quite discreet the back palate fresh the finish has a racy length. Pinot Gris 2014 91 2014-18 Tasted at the Liberty Wines tasting September 2014 The nose is quite light fresh fruited with mineral flint and slate. Tropical fruits give some richness on the mid palate the fresher citrus coming through the finish lively. Turner Vineyard Riesling 2013 92 2014-18 Tasted at the Liberty Wines tasting September 2014 Tasted at the Carlton Club September 2015 White flowered lemon flowered fragrant the nose has lots of charm. The tropical fruit mix on the mid palate has some sweetness with the citrus at the back refreshing. McKee Vineyard Grüner Veltliner 2013 92 2014-18 Tasted at the Liberty Wines tasting September 2014 Tasted at the Carlton Club September 2015 Herbal slightly grassy the nose has lemon and lime freshness. The start of the palate is light very fresh but there is more depth in the middle some apple a touch of grapefruit with the fruit lasting on the long finish. Pinot Noir 2012 90 2014-20 Tasted at the Liberty Wines tasting September 2014 Bramble and mulberry the nose has the complexity of black and red fruits and although the palate starts light and fresher sweetish fruit gives more depth in the middle. The finish has fragrance and is quite light. www.dereksmedleymw.co.uk Master of Wine: Derek Smedley 22

NEW ZEALAND August 08, 2012 Pinot Noir 2013 89 2015-20 Tasted at Liberty tasting The Oval September 2015 The fruit on the nose is fresh a mix of red fruits and the start of the palate is bright and light. There is some mid sweetness but the freshness of the red fruits dominates the back palate. Hawkes Bay Syrah 2009 90 2014-18 Tasted at the Liberty Wines tasting September 2014 The strawberry red cherry mix has depth the start of the palate is rich. The mid sweetness gives way to freshness the finish peppery and spicy. Torr The Cromwell Basin Central Otago Riesling 2006 88 The fruit on both nose and palate has a very mineral character. Herbal lime freshness shows on the mid palate and the back palate has lots of green fruits and minerals. Pinot Noir 2005 90 The nose is light fragrant with flowery cherry and mulberry. There is a ripe feel to the palate with complex layers of flavour depth and length. Turning Heads Sauvignon Blanc 2015 90 2017-20 Tasted in Lincoln s Inn March 2017 Herbs and nettles the nose has fragrance and freshness the palate bright with ripe gooseberry and a hint of lime. There is mid depth a mix of tropical fruits but the citrus at the back refreshes the finish is bright and long. Pinot Noir 2010 90 2012-16 23 Master of Wine: Derek Smedley Master of Wine: Derek Smedley

August 08, 2012 NEW ZEALAND Tasted at Lincoln s Inn June 2012 The nose has a fresh minty mix of black fruits with this freshness very much features on the start of the palate. The mid palate is richer with lots of mulberry and bramble and this gives weight of flavour towards the back. The finish has all the minty freshness of the nose. Two Paddocks Alexandra Central Otago Picnic Pinot Noir 2008 91 2012-16 Tasted at the Royal College of Physicians January 2012 The fruit on the nose is sweet and ripe with the mulberry underpinned by bramble. The mid palate has lots of ripe fruit and although towards the back there is freshness the finish is fleshy and rich. Picnic Pinot Noir 2012 92 2014-19 Tasted at Lincoln s Inn January 2014 The nose is sweet fruited attractively fragrant with black fruits and mulberry giving richness and sweetness on the palate. Under the fleshy ripe fruit raspberry refreshes balances and gives a lighter feel. The finish has fragrance yet a nice depth of fruit. Pinot Noir 2011 91 2014-18 Tasted at Lincoln s Inn January 2014 The black fruited nose is firm and the palate a bit tight at the start but it fills out in the middle with ripe bramble and fleshy mulberry. There is freshness at the back lots of red fruits quite fragrant and light on the finish. The First Paddock Pinot Noir 2010 91 2013-18 Tasted at the Pinot Noir tasting New Zealand House London June 2013 The nose has the freshness of red fruit light but quite fragrant. Red fruit freshness give a light start to the palate but there is more depth in the middle still red fruited but some sweetness. The finish is light fresh just lacking in complexity. Two Rivers of Convergence Sauvignon Blanc 2013 92 2014-18 www.dereksmedleymw.co.uk Master of Wine: Derek Smedley 24

NEW ZEALAND August 08, 2012 Tasted at Lincoln s Inn February 2014 The nose is light fragrant fresh fruited and the palate racy with crunchy gooseberry and lime. There are some sweeter fruits in the middle a hint of white peach but the finish is vibrant, crisp with lots of fresh fruits. Convergence Sauvignon Blanc 2014 92 2015-19 Tasted at the Lea & Sandeman tasting London March 2015 The fruit is very fresh the nose fragrant the palate starts with crunchy gooseberry. White peach and tropical fruits give a slightly richer feel in the middle but the citrus gooseberry mix at the back gives a racy freshness on the finish Pinot Noir Awatere Selection 2010 86 2013-17 Tasted at the Royal College of Physicians February 2013 The nose seems over sweet and although the start of the palate is fresher the mid palate has fleshy mulberry and red cherry. Towards the back it is lighter with fresher fruit but the finish is quite hard and slightly green. Valli Vineyards Central Otago Waitaki Vineyard Pinot Noir 2010 92 2013-18 Tasted at the Pinot Noir tasting New Zealand House London June 2013 It is light fragrant fresh fruited with more red fruits on the nose than black. It fills out in the middle nice rich flavours ripe fruit and this sweetness of fruit enriches the back palate. Gibbston Vineyard Pinot Noir 2010 91 2013-18 Tasted at the Pinot Noir tasting New Zealand House London June 2013 The nose has the freshness of raspberry and redcurrant and the start of the palate is light and fresh fruited. There are some richer flavours in the middle but the acidity shows towards the back giving freshness and lightness on the finish. Bannockburn Vineyard Pinot Noir 2010 92 2013-19 Tasted at the Pinot Noir tasting New Zealand House London June 2013 The nose has a nice depth of fruit black fruited with a hint of mulberry at the back. The freshness on the start of the palate comes from the strong red fruit influence but behind there are richer flavour more bramble and black cherry and the finish has depth. 25 Master of Wine: Derek Smedley Master of Wine: Derek Smedley

August 08, 2012 NEW ZEALAND Villa Maria Private Bin Riesling 2006 88 The nose is very light but has attractive fragrances. The palate is flowery with minerals lime and herbal fruits. Selection Pinot Gris 2006 89 It has a light but fragrant nose. The palate has a green herbal character with a slate mineral spice end. Single Vineyard Seddon Pinot Gris 2006 90 Rich flowery spice nose packs out the nose. Complex flavours on the sweet mid palate backed by crisper mineral shale on the finish. Private Bin East Coast Pinot Grigio 2013 93 2014-18 Tasted at New Zealand House November 2013 The nose is rich fruited the palate has lovely sweet flavours. It feels lighter towards the back flinty with mineral and citrus. The finish is long with lingering flavours. Villa Maria Sauvignon Blanc 2014 91 2015-22 Tasted in Lilley February 2015 Attractively fresh the nose is quite light with white flower fragrances the start of the palate gooseberry crisp but not overdone. Hints of tropical fruits give more depth in the middle the sweetness nicely balanced by the lime and lemon at the back. Private Bin Pinot Noir 2005 87 It is firm on the nose. The fruit on the palate has a hard character but more black fruits show towards the back. It has little complexity Cellar Selection Pinot Noir 2005 89 www.dereksmedleymw.co.uk Master of Wine: Derek Smedley 26

NEW ZEALAND August 08, 2012 There is the richness of sweet black plum on the nose. The palate has a sweet mix of plum, mulberry and cherry, the ripe flavours lasting well and there is good length on the finish. Reserve Pinot Noir 2005 88 The nose is sweetness and there is a good depth of fruit on the palate. The fruit fades a bit towards the back and the finish is short Single Vineyard Taylor s Pass Pinot Noir 2005 91 Both nose and palate have good depth of flavour with the ripeness and weight of plum and cherry. There is good length on the finish. Single Vineyard Taylor s Pass Pinot Noir 2010 93 2012-17 New Zealand Master Class LWTF May 2012 There is a lot of rich fruit on the nose with a complex mix of flavours. Although bramble seems to dominate the palate behind is ripe mulberry the fleshiness helped by ripe tannins. There is an underlying red fruit freshness that helps to balance the richness and bring out the fragrances on the finish. Seddon Vineyard Pinot Noir 2010 94 2013-19 Tasted at the Pinot Noir tasting New Zealand House London June 2013 The nose has the richness on ripe fruit with concentrated flavours on the palate. Black fruits are to the fore at the start but behind there is the freshness of mulberry and redcurrant. The fruit on the finish lingers long. Waimea Nelson Estates Sauvignon Blanc 2006 88 Herbal gooseberry is there on the nose backed by tropical fruits. There is a sweet feel to the mid palate, good length and some spice at the end. Pinot Noir 2005 88 The nose is light yet very fragrant. The palate has more depth, sweet mulberry damson with a good weight of fruit at the back 27 Master of Wine: Derek Smedley Master of Wine: Derek Smedley

August 08, 2012 NEW ZEALAND Spinyback Pinot Noir 2005 86 The nose is light with quite fragrant mulberry and some sweet plum. It lacks mid character and has a light finish. Waipara Hills Waipara Sauvignon Blanc 2006 89 The nose has green spice backed by fresh gooseberry. Tropical fruits give some flesh to the palate and there is a good complex mix of flavours on the back palate. Sauvignon Blanc 2013 92 2013-18 Tasted at New Zealand House November 2013 Crisp and crunchy the nose is fresh and the start of the palate racy and citrusy. Slightly richer flavours give more depth in the middle but at the back the citrus the gooseberry the leafiness dominate giving racy freshness on the finish. Riesling 2006 89 The nose is lovely and fragrant with lots of fresh fruit. The palate has a touch of herbal spice and it is very flowery on the finish. Waipara Hills Pinot Noir 2005 85 It is light and a bit green on the nosed. Some fragrance shows on the palate but it lacks any intensity and the finish is firm. Waipara River Waipara West Sauvignon Blanc 2004 85 New Zealand Tasting London February 2006 The nose is very green lime and herbaceous. The hard green vegetal character on the palate has little charm and the finish lacks real length. Two Terrace Chardonnay 2004 86 www.dereksmedleymw.co.uk Master of Wine: Derek Smedley 28

NEW ZEALAND August 08, 2012 New Zealand Tasting London February 2006 There are powerful flavours on the nose rather vegetal melon. Sweetness is there at the start, slate and green limes in the middle with a firmness to the finish. Pinot Noir 2004 87 New Zealand Tasting London February 2006 There is a mix of fresh mint mulberry and plum on the nose. There is a depth of fruit on the palate with some richer flavours showing towards the back. West Ram Paddock Red Blend 2001 87 New Zealand Tasting London February 2006 The nose has lots of vegetal green lime. The palate has a mint flavour to the fruit and the herbaceous character comes out quite strongly. The flavours do last and linger. Waipara Springs Waipara Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2009 91 2010-13 Tasted at the LWTF May 2010 Fresh gooseberry and lime give a racy crispness to the nose but behind are sweeter tropical fruits. There is a lovely mix of flavours on the palate guavas and gooseberries back by fresh lime. The fruit lingers on the long finish. Sauvignon Blanc 2010 91 2011-13 Tasted at the London Wine Trade Fair May 2011 There is a racy crisp feel to the nose with minerals and gooseberry intermingling. Although the start of the palate is very crisp sweeter more tropical flavoured fruits show in the middle but it is the gooseberry that wins through on the finish. Sauvignon Blanc 2011 91 2012-15 Tasted at the Wines of New Zealand tasting London January 2012 The nose has all the crispness of gooseberry and citrus and this mix refreshes the start of the palate. There are sweeter flavours hints of passion fruit on the mid palate but it is the mineral and lime that give a lovely racy feel on the finish. Sauvignon Blanc 2012 91 2013-17 Tasted at LWTF May 2013 29 Master of Wine: Derek Smedley Master of Wine: Derek Smedley

August 08, 2012 NEW ZEALAND Although the nose is quite light there is a bouquet of spring flowers an attractive fragrant charm. Apple and lime refresh the mid palate lovely and crunchy crisp the freshness bringing out a mix of fragrances and a hint of spice on the finish. Sauvignon Blanc 2013 92 2014-18 Tasted at the LWF June 2014 The fruit on the nose is sweet and the palate has depth of flavour. It is crisper towards the back more of a gooseberry character with citrus and mineral refreshing the finish. Sauvignon Blanc 2014 90 2015-19 Tasted in the Mansion House July 2015 The nose is very fresh crisp crunchy gooseberries and the palate has concentrated flavours with citrus and mineral slightly hard. There is a little more depth of fruit at the back but it finishes with a citrus and gooseberry mix. Dry Riesling 2009 90 2010-13 Tasted at the LWTF May 2010 The nose has honeyed fruit backed by fresh but ripe leafy lime. The floral fragrances of the nose are there on the palate and the herbal leafiness gives uplift to the fruit on the finish. Dry Riesling 2010 92 2014-17 Tasted at the LWF June 2014 Lime and lemon the nose is light fresh fruited with mineral on the palate. There is more depth in the middle grapefruit and light tropical fruits but at the back citrus and flint refresh. Riesling 2008 90 2010-12 Tasted at Leathersellers November 2010 There is a very attractive two tone character about the nose a bitter sweetness. The fresh lime on the palate is backed by slightly sweeter tropical fruits layers of flavour. Towards the back sweet fruit gives flesh but the finish has an attractive spice, slightly herbal freshness. Riesling 2009 90 2010-13 Tasted at the LWTF May 2010 It is full of fruit, herbal and leafy but underpinned by richer slightly sweeter greengage. The mix of sweet flavours and citric freshness gives it an attractive balance and last well on the finish. Riesling 2010 90 2013-16 Tasted at LWTF May 2013 There are a lot of complex flavours on the nose citrusy and fresh. It feels sweeter in the middle a mix of tropical fruits a hint of white peach yet towards the back lime and cut grass refresh. Riesling 2013 93 2014-18 Tasted at the LWF June 2014 www.dereksmedleymw.co.uk Master of Wine: Derek Smedley 30

NEW ZEALAND August 08, 2012 Light and mineral the nose is fresh the start of the palate light. Sweeter in the middle with a mix of tropical fruits the layers of flavour give complexity. Sweet fruit comes through at the back giving a richer feel to the finish. Premo Riesling 2008 91 2010-13 Tasted at the LWTF May 2010 It seems light at first on the nose but behind the fruit has quite sweet honeyed fragrances. The mid palate has a nice weight of flavour and the freshness towards the back emphasis the leafy citrus character. Premo Dry Riesling 2009 92 2011-14 Tasted at the London Wine Trade Fair May 2011 There is lots of honeyed fruit on the nose underpinned by a grassy herbal character. The palate is full of rich flavours the tropical fruit feeling sweet but then green lime freshness shows through towards the back balancing the richer fruit. Premo Dry Riesling 2009 94 2014-18 Tasted at the LWF June 2014 Racy and mineral there is a lot happening on the nose with crisp fruit on the palate. It fills out in the middle with richer flavours a tropical fruit mix refreshed by the steely flintiness at the back. Chardonnay 2009 91 2010-13 Tasted at the LWTF May 2010 The nose is bright with fresh apple backing the slightly richer greengage. Peach and melon are there on the palate giving more weight in the middle and richness on the finish. Chardonnay 2010 92 2012-16 Tasted at the London Wine Trade Fair May 2012 The nose seems very fresh with cut apple but behind this is the sweetness of ripe melon. The mid palate is quite rich with an attractive mix of melon and greengage but towards the back apple and citrus refresh. Chardonnay 2012 93 2014-19 Tasted at the LWF June 2014 There is depth of fruit on the nose the palate full of ripe greengage and melon. The underlying freshness lime and apple gives a lighter feel yet there is rich fruit showing at the back giving depth and sweetness on the finish. Chardonnay 2013 90 2015-19 Tasted in the Mansion House July 2015 The nose seems quite light and fresh but the palate has more depth ripe melon in the middle. Citrus and apple at the back refresh quite firm and just lacking a bit of sweetness on the finish. 31 Master of Wine: Derek Smedley Master of Wine: Derek Smedley

August 08, 2012 NEW ZEALAND Premo Chardonnay 2008 92 2010-13 Tasted at the Mansion House July 2010 There is a lot of rich fruit on both nose and palate. Greengage is backed by ripe melon fleshly sweet but under all of this richness is crisper apple and this balances and lifts the flavours. The back palate is packed with fruit. Premo Chardonnay 2010 91 2012-16 Tasted at the Wines of New Zealand tasting London January 2012 Ripe melon enriches the nose and fills out the palate. The mid palate has a toasty richness with a mix of honeydew melon and greengage but apple and citrus backed by minerals give a fresher lighter feel on the finish. Premo Chardonnay 2011 94 2014-18 Tasted at the Mansion House July 2014 The nose has the richness of ripe greengage and the palate is fleshy and sweet fruited with lots of ripe melon. The back palate is fresh citrusy with cut apple and the finish is long racy flinty and mineral. Premo Chardonnay 2012 96 2014-20 Tasted at the LWF June 2014 Ripe fruit gives a fleshy richness on the nose with greengage and honeydew melon giving flesh on the palate. The balance is excellent a lovely complexity the rich fruit balanced by apple freshness flavours that linger on the long finish. Pinot Gris 2013 95 2014-19 Tasted at the LWF June 2014 Tasted at the SITT tasting London February 2015 Slate and mineral the nose is fragrant with fresh fruits and the start of the palate light and fresh. There is more depth in the middle white peach, tropical fruits layers of complexity. Fresh at the back a mix of flavours the slate and flint linger on the long finish. Pinot Noir 2009 92 2010-13 Tasted at the LWTF May 2010 It is light with red fruited fragrances overlaying the slightly richer bramble. The mid palate is light and although appears to lack a bit of depth the fragrances of the mulberry and red cherry give a charming slightly ethereal quality. Pinot Noir 2011 91 2013-17 Tasted at LWTF May 2013 www.dereksmedleymw.co.uk Master of Wine: Derek Smedley 32

NEW ZEALAND August 08, 2012 Minty bramble features on the nose and the start of the palate is fresh quite light. It fills out towards the back lots of black cherry yet the finish is quite light fresh with more red fruit flavours. Pinot Noir 2013 93 2014-19 Tasted at the LWF June 2014 Savoury and black fruited on the nose the black cherry on the palate is rich and ripe. There is an underlying freshness more of a bramble and mulberry mix and this gives a lighter feel on the finish. Premo Pinot Noir 2009 93 2010-14 Tasted at the LWTF May 2010 Black fruits appear to dominate the nose but the mulberry and red cherry mix begins to show at the back. Bramble and black cherry give an attractive weight of flavour on the mid palate, their sweetness well balanced by the fresher red fruits that show on the back palate. Tasted in Lilley December 2011 92 2012-15 Black fruits appear to dominate the nose but the mulberry and red cherry mix begins to show at the back. Bramble and black cherry give an attractive weight of flavour on the mid palate, their sweetness well balanced by the fresher red fruits that show on the back palate. Premo Pinot Noir 2010 96 2013-19 Tasted at LWTF May 2013 The mulberries that fill out the nose are sweet and ripe and the palate has a sweet fleshy richness. Fresher in the middle with bramble intermingling with the mulberry layers of complex flavours. The freshness towards the back gives way to sweetness on the finish. Premo Pinot Noir 2012 95 2014-20 Tasted at the LWF June 2014 The fruit feels ripe the nose has depth of flavour a mix of mainly black fruits. There is freshness in the middle bramble and mulberry with at the back a savoury richness the powerful fruit underpinned by freshness. Wairau River Sauvignon Blanc 2005 85 New Zealand Tasting London February 2006 There is fragrance on the nose lots of gooseberry and lime. The fruit sweetness does not last on the palate and the finish has a green feel. 33 Master of Wine: Derek Smedley Master of Wine: Derek Smedley