New Zealand wines are known for their wonderful purity of fruit which shines through beautifully in this selection of superbly crafted examples from both the South and North Islands.
The New Zealand mixed case costs £125 and includes three bottles each of the following four wines.
Sandy Ridge Sauvignon Blanc 2007, Nelson: Always very popular, this ultra-fresh, lively and herbaceous wine has a delicious passion fruit nose, superb clean gooseberry flavours and lovely crisp fruit that virtually jumps out of the glass.
Te Mata Estate Woodthorpe Viognier 2005, Hawkes Bay: One of Sarah's favourite New Zealand whites. Fantastically expressive orchard fruits with a refreshing backbone. Te Mata recommend it with salmon, chicken or scallops. We say, whenever!
The Crossings Pinot Noir 2006, Marlborough: Made with fruit from the renowned Awatere Valley whose fruit is recognised as the source of distinct and refined pinot noir. The Crossings has aromas of black plums and violets with ripe berry fruit and is a wine that is both elegant and approachable. Great with lamb in particular.
Te Mata Woodthorpe Estate Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, Hawke's Bay: Scoring one of Sarah's top marks in her recent trip to New Zealand this is a very high-quality red indeed. Well-defined cherry, blackcurrant and spice-sprinkled fruit are perfectly delivered in this well-structured wine.
The Oxford Times Wine Club is run in association with The Oxford Wine Company. Free delivery of your wine is available within 30 miles of Oxford. Please allow up to ten working days for delivery of your wine. If you have any questions about your order, contact The Oxford Wine Company on 01865 301144 quoting The Oxford Times Wine Club or email: info@oxfordwine.co.uk
If you would like to buy unmixed or mixed cases of wines that you have particularly liked from The Oxford Times Wine Club at the same special discounted prices, please contact Theo Sloot at The Oxford Wine Company on 01865 301144 or email theo@oxfordwine.co.uk
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