Cloudy Bay, Sauvignon Blanc 2020, Marlborough, New Zealand
Tasting Note: A minerally, New Zealand sauvignon blanc with the grape’s characteristic flavors but done in a slightly-lighter style than is typical.[Read more]
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Seastone Sauvignon Blanc 2019 – Classical Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc Tropical Fruit
Seastone, Sauvignon Blanc 2019, Marlborough, New Zealand
Tasting Note: A Marlborough sauvignon blanc with all the classic tropical-fruit elements that are signature of the region.[Read more]
Sophora Sparkling Rosé – Combines Welcome Autolytic Notes with Red Fruit
Sophora, Sparkling Rosé, New Zealand
Tasting Note: A fun, New Zealand sparkling rosé that combines welcome autolytic notes with red fruit.[Read more]
Trinity Hill Sauvignon Blanc 2016 – Tropical-Fruit Filled
Trinity Hill, Sauvignon Blanc 2016, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand
Tasting Note: A tropical-fruit-filled New Zealand sauvignon blanc.[Read more]
Trinity Hill Pinot Noir 2016 – Weekday Pinot Noir
Trinity Hill, Pinot Noir 2016, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
Tasting Note: We should all be drinking more non-sauvignon blanc from New Zealand, and this weekday pinot noir is a good place to start.[Read more]
New Zealand Wine Tasting at Brooklyn Grange Rooftop Farm in New York
New Zealand Wine Tasting at Brooklyn Grange Rooftop Farm in New York
New Zealand Wine hosted a tasting in September 2019 at Brooklyn Grange Rooftop Farm in the middle of Brooklyn.
It’s not often one gets to taste wines in such a unique environment.
And as someone who attends a lot of tastings in Manhattan, this setting definitely transported me and my senses in way that doesn’t usually happen in more traditional tasting environments.
Below are some my favorite wines from the event.
For detailed tasting notes of the wines just enter the name of the wine in the search bar.
The Boneline Wai-iti Pinot Noir 2017 – Flavorful with a Northern-Rhone-Reminiscent Bouquet
The Boneline, Wai-iti Pinot Noir 2017, Waipara, New Zealand
Tasting Note: A pinot noir that is flavorful with a bouquet that is Northern-Rhone reminiscent.[Read more]
Loveblock Pinot Noir 2018 – Supple with Subtlety of Flavor
Loveblock, Pinot Noir 2018, Central Otago, New Zealand
Tasting Note: A good pinot noir that shines above many others, especially for the price point.[Read more]
Trinity Hill Homage Syrah 2016 – A Top-of-the-Line Red Wine
Trinity Hill, Homage Syrah 2016, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
Tasting Note: Trinity Hill’s top-of-the-line red wine.[Read more]
Trinity Hill The Gimblett 2014 – A Pleasing Cabernet-Franc-Led Red Blend
Trinity Hill, The Gimblett 2014, Gimblett Gravels, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
Tasting Note: A Bordeaux blend that raises the profile of cabernet franc in a way the will please and impress cab-franc lovers who prefer cab-franc-led Bordeaux blends.[Read more]
