{"id":11731,"date":"2024-11-27T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-27T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grape-to-glass.com\/?page_id=11731"},"modified":"2024-11-27T22:51:23","modified_gmt":"2024-11-27T09:51:23","slug":"black-labels-24","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/grape-to-glass.com\/index.php\/black-labels-24\/","title":{"rendered":"any colour you like…"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\tThe following collection of \u2018Black Label\u2019 wines – are an ideal pairing with a diverse selection of seasonal, casual & festive cuisine *(plus 2 wines will pair nicely with Xmas-cake, steamed-pudding & mixed dark chocolates). Here are a few brief words to describe my first impressions and the essence of each wine. A versatile range of New Zealand & International wines ready to be sipped, savoured & shared this Friday and over the coming months.
\n*Remember – \u2018when & where possible, all wine tastes better when served from the appropriate glass and at the ideal temperature\u2019.\n\t\t\t\t\"Black-Friday-2022-Bottle-01\"\n\t
DRAPPIER
Blanc de Blancs – Grand Cru 2015<\/h6>\nRegion:\u00a0<\/strong>Mesnil-sur-Oger – France
\nOwner \/ Chef de Cave:<\/strong> Michel Drappier
\n5 years of aging, this Champagne is lively with a purity of fruits, floral and a mineral touch. It is a very well balanced cuv\u00e9e with a remarkable length, with brioche, candied citrus and green apples, resulting in a mouthfeel both generous and dynamic.
\n(12% Alc.\/vol. – Dosage 4g\/L)\n\u2022 Chill gently & serve between 8\u00b0- 10\u00b0C
\n*Retail – NZ$130.00 : 4 Stars <\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\"Black-Friday-2022-Bottle-02\"\n\t
RIMAPERE
\u2018Plot 101\u2019 Sauvignon Blanc 2022<\/h6>\nRegion:\u00a0<\/strong>Marlborough – NZ
\n*Winemaker \/ Director:<\/strong> Anne Escalle
\nThis wine has an elegant texture, with its signature style of lemon and grapefruit flavours engaging your tastebuds. 50% of the wine was aged in oak barrels giving breadth and character to the palate and the natural core of acidity giving a dexterous finish.
\n(13.5% Alc.\/vol. – Dry Style)\n\u2022 Chill gently & serve between 8\u00b0- 9\u00b0C
\n*Retail – NZ$45.00 : 4 Stars <\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\"Black-Friday-2022-Bottle-03\"\n\t
PLUME – \u2018by Lake Chalice\u2019
Chardonnay 2020<\/h6>\nRegion:\u00a0<\/strong>Marlborough – NZ
\nHead Winemaker:<\/strong> Chloe Gabrielsen
\nAppealing palate with a luscious first impression, then in equal measure white peaches, grilled pineapple, with lemon cured acidity, a deft minerality and thoughtfully wrapped in vanilla oak. The wine has a beguiling elegance, with a classic dry finish.
\n(13.5% Alc.\/vol. – Classic Dry Style)\n\u2022 Chill gently & serve between 8\u00b0- 10\u00b0C
\n*Retail – NZ$50.00 : 5 Stars <\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\"Black-Friday-La-Bogega-PG-2024-01\"\n\t
STONYRIDGE
\u2018La Bodega\u2019 Pinot Gris 2024<\/h6>\nRegion:\u00a0<\/strong>Waiheke Island – NZ
\nSenior Winemaker:<\/strong> Martin Pickering
\nAromas of flowers, herbs, nashi pear skin, green peppers & cinnamon dusted peaches. An engaging, generous style with a fleshy texture and luscious nature, with outbreaks of ripe peaches and pears that command your attention and give structure & length to a memorable finish.
\n(14% Alc.\/vol. – Generous, Smooth Style)\n\u2022 Chill gently & serve between 8\u00b0- 9\u00b0C
\n*Retail – NZ$55.00 : 4 Stars <\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\"Black-Friday-IRWIN-2021-01\"\n\t
MATAWHERO
\u2018IRWIN\u2019 Chardonnay 2021<\/h6>\nRegion:\u00a0<\/strong>Gisborne – NZ
\nOwner \/ Director:<\/strong> Kirsten Searle
\nOn the palate generous, ripe and engaging peaches and melon flavours, entwined with blanched almonds and subtle vanilla nuances resulting in a smooth texture. A complex wine with finely entwined oak, with perfectly balanced fruit acidity and a refined dry finish.
\n(13.7% Alc.\/vol. – Classic Dry Style) \n\u2022 Chill gently & serve between 8\u00b0- 10\u00b0C
\n*Retail – NZ$60.00 : 5 Stars <\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\"Tony-Bish-Heartwood-2021\"\n\t
TONY BISH
\u2018Heartwood\u2019 Chardonnay 2022<\/h6>\nRegion:\u00a0<\/strong>Hawke’s Bay – NZ
\nOwner \/ Winemaker:<\/strong> Tony Bish
\nRipe aromas of peaches, deft citrus & cedar, which flow onto a broad palate which is generous, a beautifully defined by a mineral seam & note of acidity. Diligent time in mixed French oak has resulted in an articulate character and a memorable textural finish.
\n(14% Alc.\/vol. – Dry Style)\n\u2022 Chill gently & serve between 8\u00b0- 10\u00b0C
\n*Retail – NZ$45.00 : 5 Stars <\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\"Black-Friday-2022-Bottle-06\"\n\t
CHAKANA
\u2018Estate Selection\u2019 Malbec 2021<\/h6>\nRegion:\u00a0<\/strong>Mendoza – Argentina
\nChief Winemaker:<\/strong> Gabriel Bloise
\nInviting aromas expressing ripe dark berries, mixed with dried herbs and a note of mocha coffee. The appealing palate has a generous fruit forward nature, along with well-balanced smooth tannins and an infused use of oak creating a charming lingering finish.
\n(14% Alc.\/vol. – Dry Style)\n\u2022 No decanting & serve between 16\u00b0- 17\u00b0C
\n*Retail – NZ$32.00 : 4 Stars <\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\"GM-RES-Cabernet-2014\"\n\t
GEOFF MERRILL
\u2018Reserve\u2019 Cabernet Sauvignon 2014<\/h6>\nRegion:\u00a0<\/strong>McLaren Vale & Coonawarra
\nWinemakers:<\/strong> Geoff Merrill & Scott Heidrich
\nA rich and generous palate, with incredible depth. Showcasing intense, dark berry flavours, defined fruit acidity, and an engaging texture. Signature balanced tension between natural tannins and 30 months in oak, providing structure to the solid finish.
\n(14.5% Alc.\/vol. – Dry Style)\n\u2022 Mild decanting & serve between 17\u00b0- 18\u00b0C
\n*Retail – NZ$60.00 : 5 Stars <\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\"Black-Friday-2022-Bottle-09\"\n\t
DE BORTOLI
\u2018Show Liqueur\u2019 Muscat<\/h6>\nRegion:\u00a0<\/strong>Riverina – Australia
\nSenior Winemaker:<\/strong> Julie Mortlock
\nEngaging raisins, fig and spice with subtle floral notes. The palate is rich & luscious after ageing in oak barrels for 8 years, expressing complex flavours of sweet raisins, figs, dates, toffee & caramel resulting in a viscous finish. (100% Muscat)
\n(18% Alc.\/vol. – Residual Sugar 234g\/L)\n\u2022 Chill gently & serve between 7\u00b0- 8\u00b0C
\n*500ml Retail – NZ$36.00 : 5 Stars <\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\"Black-Friday-C-Beretta-Amarone-2015-01\"\n\t
CECILIA BERETTA
\u2018RISERVA\u2019 Amarone DOCG 2015<\/h6>\nRegion:\u00a0<\/strong>Valpolicella – Italy
\nChief Winemaker:<\/strong> Giovanni Nordera
\nThis cuv\u00e9e is vinified from Corvina, Rondinella, Corvinone, Croatina & Oseleta. Opulent aromatics which lead onto generous flavours of dark cherries, cassis, mocha-chocolate and dried spices wrapped nicely in smooth tannins and a moreish finish.
\n(15.5% Alc.\/vol. – Residual Sugar 8.9g\/L)\n\u2022 Mild Decanting & serve between 16\u00b0- 17\u00b0C
\n*Retail – NZ$100.00 : 4 Stars <\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\"Black-Friday-2022-Bottle-10\"\n\t
FONSECA – \u2018Bicentenary\u2019
Guimaraens Vintage Port 2015<\/h6>\nRegion:\u00a0<\/strong>Douro Valley – Portugal
\nHead Winemaker:<\/strong> David Guimaraens
\nThis wine is all about generous dark fruits, but at the same time elegant complexity. Underneath all this fruit you have well balanced and supportive exotic oak, liquorice and black pepper and well-integrated tannins adding additional texture and rich character.
\n(20% Alc.\/vol. – Residual Sugar 101g\/L)\n\u2022 Chill slightly & serve between 14\u00b0- 15\u00b0C
\n*Retail – NZ$120.00 : 4 Stars <\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\"Black-Friday-Eli-2022-01\"\n\t
ALLAN SCOTT – \u2018Eli\u2019
Pinot Noir 2022<\/h6>\nRegion:\u00a0<\/strong>Central Otago – NZ
\nOwner \/ Winemaker:<\/strong> Josh Scott
\nHypnotic aromas of dark cherries, vanilla, violets and a deft note of allspice. These generously flow onto the engaging palate showcasing those luscious dark cherries & ripe plum flavours supported by a good varietal acidity, signing off with a distinguished dismount.
\n(14% Alc.\/vol. – Classic Dry Style) \n\u2022 Mild Decanting & serve between 16\u00b0- 17\u00b0C
\n*Retail – NZ$150.00 : 5 Stars <\/strong>\n\t*These wines are available at selected Fine Wine Retailers \u2022 Restaurants \u2022 Wine Bars & Winery Website.
\n*(Please note the vintage & availability of these reviewed wines can change quickly) \n

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