My DRUNK Guide

Boom Town Alabama APA   Boom Town Alabama APA - Boom Town Brewing Co (Marlborough, New Zealand) ABV 5.8% Caramel tone, cloudy, half inch head, lingering lacing. Floral, piney, resin, tropical fruity nose like pineapple. Crispy fresh bitter notes with slightly short finishing.

Saint Clair Family Estate - Tasting 2019 Saint Clair DAWN Method Traditionelle Vintage 2014 (Created in celebration of and tribute to Dawn Ibbotson, who has now celebrated her 103rd birthday in December 2017.) Alc 12%, 52% Clone 95 Chardonnay & 43% Clone 5 Pinot Noir, NZD 49.00 Medium straw, fine bubbles. Lemon sherbet, cream, kamquat nose. Semi-dry, hint of biscuit note, lengthy acidity. (Wine of the day at tasting.) Saint Clair Wairau Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2018 Alc 12.5%,  RS 2.3g/L, Acidity 7.5g/litre, pH 3.38, NZD 33.90 Clear pale straw. Sweet honeysuckle, picking up guava, passionfruit. Dry, mineral, wet stones, lengthy finish with guava and mandarin peel. Saint Clair Pioneer Block 27 Sauvignon Blanc 2018 NZD 25.90 Clear straw. Lime and passionfruit, whiff of peach and lychee. Light to medium dry, finish of with citrus rinds. Saint Clair Omaka Reserve Chardonnay 2017 Alc 13%, TA 6.1g/L, RS 2.8g/L, pH: 3.25, NZD 37.90 Pale gold. Citrus and...

FROMM Tasting 2019 (re-visit)   Deluxe Wine Tasting This was a re-visit to FROMM as the past experience did not turn out well due to the presence of fruit flies. I must say FROMM did take comment seriously and warmly welcomed me back. Their tasting price tag quite steep compared to their peers in Marlborough region but they produced some of the best wines with style. Pinot Naturel by FROMM 2018 Alc 12.5%, 100% Pinot Noir - Organic no adjustment no additives The approach of making this wine is to produce a pure wine displaying the fruits of the vineyard. (Neutral barrel, MLF) Clear garnet, purple hue. Hints of ripe red fruits, dried cherries and raspberries. Light bodied, elegant acidity, finish short but clean and gentle. FROMM Pinot Noir 2017 Alc 13.5%, 100% Pinot Noir Blend of few parcels of fruits from sub-regions (Brancott, Waihopai & Wairau Valley). Clear garnet, clear pink hue with touch of warm tone. Aromas of strawberry lollies, asian spices ...

Villa Maria Private Bin Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 photo credit:  https://www.villamariawines.com/wines/hawkes-bay-merlot-cabernet-sauvignon-pb/ Villa Maria Private Bin Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand 13% Alc, Merlot and Cab Sau Blend. 100% crushed and destemmed. Pressed off skins and aged in tank and barrel for 12 months. Deep clear garnet. Red and dark fruits, cherry and plums, subtle banana notes. Dry and medium bodied. Medium tannin and finishing.

Whitehaven Marlborough Chardonnay 2014   Whitehaven Marlborough Chardonnay 2014, Marlborough, New Zealand 14% Alc, 100% Chardonnay. 1.5L Magnum bottle. Clear, pale straw, long legs. Tropical fruits like pineapple, mango; honet, citrus peel, subtle oak and butterscotch. Medium bodied, balanced and mellow acidity, long finish with citrus.

No. 1 Family Estate Wine Tasting 2019 No.1 Assemble, Marlborough, New Zealand Alc 13%, 60% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir, 5% Pinot Meunier, 18 months on lees, Brut Fruity bouquet of citrus and light peaches. Crispy and creamy on palate. No. 1 Cuvée, Marlborough, New Zealand Alc 12%, 100% Chardonnay, 24 months on lees, Brut Fresh, ripe citrus fruits and hints of bready nose. Fruit forward and refreshing, with finesse and elegance.

FROMM Tasting 2019 (First) Mixed Wine Tasting FROMM Pinot Gris 2018, Marlborough, New Zealand Alc 12.5% Light orange colour and hue. Musty character of orange blossom. Light sweetness. FROMM Chardonnay 2017, Marlborough, New Zealand Alc 14.5% Clear golden, yellow hue. Citrus nose. Bight acid and medium weight on palate. FROMM Pinot Noir 2017, Marlborough, New Zealand Alc 13.5% Clear ruby. Green and stalky nose with hint of red cherries. Medium with balanced acidity. FROMM Syrah 2017, Marlborough, New Zealand Alc 12%, 98% Syrah, 2% Viognier Northern Rhone style Ruby deep purple colour. White pepper and black fruits, medium bodied and balance tannin. FROMM Gewürztraminer Late Harvest 2016, Marlborough, New Zealand Alc 12%, RS 59.4g/L Lychee, mandarin and honey nose. Refreshing, honey texture and finish off nutt. FROMM Riesling Beerenauslese 2018 Alc 7.5%, RS 180g/L This is the wine of the day at this tasting. Candied ginger and honey mango nose....