My DRUNK Guide

Honorary Phoenix Estate' Hawke's Bay Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon 2016   Honorary Phoenix Estate' Hawke's Bay Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 Wines from Indevin ALC 13.0% Clear, deep garnet, dark pink rim, persistent legs. Sweet spice like cinnamon and black pepper, dark cherry and plum. Silky tannin, medium-bodied, well-balanced overall in term of mouthfeel and acidity.

Ant Moore Spinning Top Serendipity Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2014   Spinning Top Serendipity Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2014  (Marlborough, New Zealand) ALC 12.5% Clear ruby, pink hue. Ripe plum, cherry and some vanilla. Soft silky tannin, finish off medium, lengthy with cherry. Easy drinking.

The Fermentist Kiwi Pale Ale   The Fermentist KPA, The Fermentist Brewery (Christchurch, New Zealand) ABV 4.8%, EBU 35 Light hazy gold, half inch head, disappear quick. Hoppy, piney and malty nose. Crispy and dry, finish clean with subtle bitterness and hop. Overall, quite watery for drinkers who prefer typical PA.

Emerson's Big Rig APA Emerson's Big Rig APA, Emerson's Brewery (Dunedin, New Zealand) ABV 5.2% Pour from tap at Koru Domestic Lounge (Air NZ) Hazy, orange with light copper tone, one inch head lengthy stay with lingering lacing. Sweet hoppy and piney nose almost floral, filled with tropical fruits like pineapple and mango. Full-bodied, rich, resiny, oily and lengthy finish.

2015 SMALL AND SMALL Penelope Reserve Pinot Noir   2015 SMALL AND SMALL Penelope Reserve Pinot Noir (Marlborough, New Zealand) Alc 13.5%, 100% Pinot Noir Deep ruby, brown hue. Cherry, plum and light spices.

Renaissance Odyssey Wit Beer   Renaissance Odyssey Wit Beer, Renaissance Brewing (Marlborough, New Zealand) ABV 5.5% Hazy straw, one inch head disappear fast. Orange lemon zest, coriander, cumin and doughy nose. Light and crispy, wheat malt, bready citrusy finishing.

Renaissance Elemental Porter Ale   Renaissance Elemental Porter Ale, Renaissance Brewing (Marlborough, New Zealand) ABV 6% Espresso tone, half inch head, fade fast. Dates and caramel pudding, toasted malt and raisins. Medium to full-bodied but not too overpowering in richness, dark chocolate and deep roasted coffee. Overall, good balanced of hops and malt coming through in this porter.

Renaissance Fellowship Aotearoa Pale Ale   Renaissance Fellowship Aotearoa Pale Ale, Renaissance Brewing (Marlborough, New Zealand) ABV 5.3% Clear amber, one inch head, persistent, bubbles various sizes. Ripe peach and kiwi fruit. Light hoppy bitterness, finishing off fresh and smooth.

Renaissance Stonecutter Scotch Ale   Renaissance Stonecutter Scotch Ale - Renaissance Brewing (Marlborough, New Zealand) ABV 7.0% Clear, copper, amber brown, 2 inch head, persistent more than two minutes, good lacing. Hop, toasted malt, caramel, liquorice nose. Cross between porter and ale, full-bodied, rich mouthfeel, finish off with toffee, chocolate, subtle apricot and raisins.

Renaissance BOOM Double IPA   Renaissance BOOM Double IPA, Renaissance Brewing (Marlborough, New Zealand) ABV 8.3%, IBU 89 Clear amber, one inch head, frothy persistent and good lacing. Piney, hoppy, floral aromatics of banana and citrus peel. Surprisingly refreshing, lengthy and lingering bitterness on finish.

TINPOT HUT Barker Vineyard Riesling 2018   TINPOT HUT Barker Vineyard Riesling 2018 (Marlborough, New Zealand) ALC 11 %, TA 8.5 g/l, RS 14 g/l, pH 3.22 Clear pale straw. Citrus, apple sorbet, some stone fruits and honey. Medium sweet, balanced acidity with lemon sherbet custard tart, medium finish.

Tuatara Pilsner     Tuatara Pilsner, Tuatara Brewing (Wellington, New Zealand) ABV 5.0%, IBU 44 Clear pale straw, half inch head, disappear quick, good lacing. grassy herb, citrus and hop. Medium bodied, slight dry and light bitter with hop and citrus.

Villa Maria Ihumatao Verdelho Organic 2013   Villa Maria Ihumatao Verdelho Organic 2013 (Auckland, New Zealand) ALC 13.5% Clear straw and light green hue. Aroma of yellow stone fruits, kamquat, petrol and sweet spice. Citrus and stone fruits and quince. Lengthy on finish, good acidity and light bitterness.

Tuatara Hefeweizen   Tuatara Hefeweizen, Tuatara Brewing (Wellington, New Zealand) ABV 5.0%, IBU 15 Hazy pale straw to orange hue, half inch bubble, disappear fast. Vanilla, banana, clove and malt aroma. Refreshing lightly sour, clear finishing with subtle banana and apple taste.

Tuatara IPA   Tuatara IPA, Tuatara Brewing (Wellington, New Zealand) ABV 6.1%, IBU 50 Clear amber, one inch head lasted good two minutes, good lacing. Resiny, hoppy with good freshness on nose. Medium to full bodied, refreshing, light dryness on finishing with lengthy pine and hops.

Tuatara Hazy Pale Ale   Tuatara Hazy Pale Ale, Tuatara Brewing (Wellington, New Zealand) ABV 5.5%, IBU 27 Hazy yellowish amber hue, frothy head more than one inch, good lacing. Fresh mango, pineapple, light resin, citrus peel. Soft bitterness, finish off slight dry.

Tuatara APA   Tuatara APA, Tuatara Brewing (Wellington, New Zealand) ABV 5.6%, IBU 50 Amber, light cloudiness, one inch head, medium to large bubbles, persistent, good lacing. Mango, resiny pine caramel nose. Fresh bitterness, dry finishing with soft touch of citrus and pine.

Tuatara Aoteroa Pale Ale   Tuatara Aoteroa Pale Ale, Tuatara Brewing (Wellington, New Zealand) ABV 5.8%, IBU 46 Clear golden amber, copper tone, one inch head, good lacing. Tropical fruits like pineapple, light jammy character almost like citrus marmalade. Medium yet fresh throughout the mouth, well-balanced.

Morton Estate White Label Pinot Noir   Morton Estate White Label Pinot Noir (Marlborough, New Zealand) ALC 13.0% Ruby, clear, pink hue. Delicate strawberry, cherry and floral with mild sweet oak. Light to medium-bodied, easy-going, soft & silk tannin. Finish off with cherry, sweet oak and spice. Food pairing - pork, duck, pizza and pasta.

Renaissance Paradox Pilsner   Renaissance Paradox Pilsner, Renaissance Brewing (Marlborough, New Zealand) ABV 4% 330ml pour into tulip glass. Cloudy straw, tall head, last two minutes, fine and coarse bubbles, lasting lacing. Tropical fruits like pineapple and mango, whiff of floral, citrus peel and hop. Refreshing light to medium bodied, soothing bitterness, finishing off with biscuit, caramel, malt and hint of citrus.