{"id":8394,"date":"2022-11-23T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-23T03:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grape-to-glass.com\/?page_id=8394"},"modified":"2023-02-02T06:41:22","modified_gmt":"2023-02-01T17:41:22","slug":"black-labels-22","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/grape-to-glass.com\/index.php\/black-labels-22\/","title":{"rendered":"BLACK Labels"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\tThe following selection of currently available \u2018Black Label\u2019 wines &#8211; are an ideal pairing with a diverse selection of seasonal casual &#038; festive cuisine. Here are a few brief words to describe my first impressions and the essence of each wine. A versatile range of New Zealand &#038; International wines ready to be sipped, savoured &#038; shared over the coming summer months.<br \/>\n*Remember &#8211; \u2018when &#038; where possible, all wine tastes better when served from the appropriate glass and at the ideal temperature\u2019.\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/grape-to-glass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Black-Friday-2022-Bottle-01.png\" alt=\"Black-Friday-2022-Bottle-01\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"552\" width=\"212\" title=\"Black-Friday-2022-Bottle-01\"  \/>\n\t<h6>DRAPPIER<br \/> Blanc de Blancs &#8211; Grand Cru 2015<\/h6>\n<strong>Region:\u00a0<\/strong>Mesnil-sur-Oger &#8211; France<br \/>\n<strong>Owner \/ Chef de Cave:<\/strong> Michel Drappier<br \/>\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.<br \/>\n(12% Alc.\/vol. &#8211; Dosage 4g\/L)\n\u2022 Chill gently &#038; serve between 8\u00b0- 10\u00b0C<br \/>\n*<strong>Retail &#8211; NZ$129.99  :  4 Stars <\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/grape-to-glass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Black-Friday-2022-Bottle-02.png\" alt=\"Black-Friday-2022-Bottle-02\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"552\" width=\"212\" title=\"Black-Friday-2022-Bottle-02\"  \/>\n\t<h6>RIMAPERE<br \/> \u2018Plot 101\u2019 Sauvignon Blanc 2022<\/h6>\n<strong>Region:\u00a0<\/strong>Marlborough &#8211; NZ<br \/>\n<strong>*Winemaker \/ Director:<\/strong> Anne Escalle<br \/>\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 bright finish.<br \/>\n(13.5% Alc.\/vol. &#8211; Dry Style)\n\u2022 Chill gently &#038; serve between 8\u00b0- 9\u00b0C<br \/>\n*<strong>Retail &#8211; NZ$44.99 :  4 Stars <\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/grape-to-glass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Black-Friday-2022-Bottle-03.png\" alt=\"Black-Friday-2022-Bottle-03\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"552\" width=\"212\" title=\"Black-Friday-2022-Bottle-03\"  \/>\n\t<h6>PLUME  &#8211; \u2018by Lake Chalice\u2019<br \/> Chardonnay 2016<\/h6>\n<strong>Region:\u00a0<\/strong>Marlborough &#8211; NZ<br \/>\n<strong>Head Winemaker:<\/strong> Chloe Gabrielsen<br \/>\nThe palate has peaches, grilled pineapple, whipped cream acidity, a deft mineral seam, delicately wrapped in vanilla oak. The wine has a beguiling elegance, perfectly infusing summer fruits and balanced winemaking has resulted in a reputable wine.<br \/>\n(13% Alc.\/vol. &#8211; Dry Style)\n\u2022 Chill gently &#038; serve between 8\u00b0- 10\u00b0C<br \/>\n*<strong>Retail &#8211; NZ$48.99 :  5 Stars <\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/grape-to-glass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Black-Friday-2022-Bottle-04.png\" alt=\"Black-Friday-2022-Bottle-04\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"552\" width=\"212\" title=\"Black-Friday-2022-Bottle-04\"  \/>\n\t<h6>TRINITY HILL  &#8211; \u2018Gimblett Gravels\u2019<br \/>Chardonnay 2021<\/h6>\n<strong>Region:\u00a0<\/strong>Hawke\u2019s Bay &#8211; NZ<br \/>\n<strong>Chief Winemaker:<\/strong> Warren Gibson<br \/>\nThe wine is concentrated and vibrant thanks to a defined seam of natural acidity. The generous peach and citrus flavours and nicely wrapped in spicy-toasty oak flavours and gentle texture. A superbly balanced wine, with concentration and finesse.<br \/>\n(14% Alc.\/vol. &#8211; Dry Style)\n\u2022 Chill gently &#038; serve between 8\u00b0- 10\u00b0C<br \/>\n*<strong>Retail &#8211; NZ$48.99 :  5 Stars <\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/grape-to-glass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Black-Friday-2022-Bottle-05.png\" alt=\"Black-Friday-2022-Bottle-05\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"552\" width=\"212\" title=\"Black-Friday-2022-Bottle-05\"  \/>\n\t<h6>MATAWHERO <br \/> \u2018IRWIN\u2019 Chardonnay 2017<\/h6>\n<strong>Region:\u00a0<\/strong>Gisborne &#8211; NZ<br \/>\n<strong>Owner \/ Director:<\/strong> Kirsten Searle<br \/>\nOn the palate generous, ripe and engaging peaches and melon flavours, entwined with creamy hazelnut and vanilla notes resulting in a smooth texture. A complex wine with finely entwined oak-spice, perfectly balanced and a lingering dry finish.<br \/>\n(14% Alc.\/vol. &#8211; Dry Style)\n\u2022 Chill gently &#038; serve between 8\u00b0- 10\u00b0C<br \/>\n*<strong>Retail &#8211; NZ$58.99 :  5 Stars <\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/grape-to-glass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Black-Friday-2022-Bottle-06.png\" alt=\"Black-Friday-2022-Bottle-06\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"552\" width=\"212\" title=\"Black-Friday-2022-Bottle-06\"  \/>\n\t<h6>CHAKANA <br \/> \u2018Estate Selection\u2019 Malbec 2019<\/h6>\n<strong>Region:\u00a0<\/strong>Mendoza &#8211; Argentina<br \/>\n<strong>Chief Winemaker:<\/strong> Gabriel Bloise<br \/>\nInviting aromas expressing ripe dark berries, mixed with dried herbs and a touch of mocha coffee. The appealing palate has a generous fruit forward nature, along with well-balanced smooth tannins and a deft use of oak on an appealing lingering finish. <br \/>\n(14% Alc.\/vol. &#8211; Dry Style)\n\u2022 No decanting &#038; serve between 16\u00b0- 17\u00b0C<br \/>\n*<strong>Retail &#8211; NZ$32.99 :  4 Stars <\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/grape-to-glass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Black-Friday-2022-Bottle-07.png\" alt=\"Black-Friday-2022-Bottle-07\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"552\" width=\"212\" title=\"Black-Friday-2022-Bottle-07\"  \/>\n\t<h6>CHAPEL HILL <br \/> \u2018The Parson\u2019 Shiraz 2021<\/h6>\n<strong>Region:\u00a0<\/strong>McLaren Vale &#8211; Australia<br \/>\n<strong>Winemakers:<\/strong> Michael Fragos \/ Bryn Richards<br \/>\nThis McLaren Vale Shiraz displays generous aromas of mulberries, dusted with exotic dried spices. The luscious palate is packed with dark plums, small wild berries, cassis and all nicely wrapped in smooth tannins and leading to a balanced dry finish. <br \/>\n(14.5% Alc.\/vol. &#8211; Dry Style)\n\u2022 Mild decanting &#038; serve between 17\u00b0- 18\u00b0C<br \/>\n*<strong>Retail &#8211; NZ$28.99 :  4 Stars <\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/grape-to-glass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Black-Friday-2022-Bottle-08.png\" alt=\"Black-Friday-2022-Bottle-08\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"552\" width=\"212\" title=\"Black-Friday-2022-Bottle-08\"  \/>\n\t<h6>CECILIA BERETTA <br \/> \u2018RISERVA\u2019 Amarone DOCG 2013<\/h6>\n<strong>Region:\u00a0<\/strong>Valpolicella &#8211; Italy<br \/>\n<strong>Chief Winemaker:<\/strong> Giovanni Nordera<br \/>\nThis cuv\u00e9e is vinified from Corvina, Rondinella, Corvinone, Croatina &#038; Oseleta. Opulent aromatics which lead onto generous flavours of dark cherries, cassis, mocha-chocolate and dried spices wrapped in smooth tannins and a moreish finish. <br \/>\n(15.5% Alc.\/vol. &#8211; Residual Sugar 9.5g\/L)\n\u2022 Stand-Decanting &#038; serve between 16\u00b0- 17\u00b0C<br \/>\n*<strong>Retail &#8211; NZ$98.99 :  4 Stars <\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/grape-to-glass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Black-Friday-2022-Bottle-09.png\" alt=\"Black-Friday-2022-Bottle-09\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"552\" width=\"212\" title=\"Black-Friday-2022-Bottle-09\"  \/>\n\t<h6>DE BORTOLI <br \/> \u2018Show Liqueur\u2019 Muscat<\/h6>\n<strong>Region:\u00a0<\/strong>Riverina &#8211; Australia<br \/>\n<strong>Senior Winemaker:<\/strong> Julie Mortlock<br \/>\nEngaging raisins, fig and spice with subtle floral notes. The palate is rich &#038; luscious after ageing in oak barrels for 8 years, expressing complex flavours of sweet raisins, figs, dates, toffee &#038; caramel resulting in a viscous finish. (100% Muscat)<br \/>\n(18% Alc.\/vol. &#8211; Residual Sugar 234g\/L)\n\u2022 Chill gently &#038; serve between 7\u00b0- 8\u00b0C<br \/>\n*<strong>500ml Retail &#8211; NZ$32.99 :  5 Stars <\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/grape-to-glass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Black-Friday-2022-Bottle-10.png\" alt=\"Black-Friday-2022-Bottle-10\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"552\" width=\"212\" title=\"Black-Friday-2022-Bottle-10\"  \/>\n\t<h6>FONSECA  &#8211; \u2018Bicentenary\u2019<br \/> Guimaraens Vintage Port 2015<\/h6>\n<strong>Region:\u00a0<\/strong>Douro Valley &#8211; Portugal <br \/>\n<strong>Head Winemaker:<\/strong> David Guimaraens<br \/>\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. <br \/>\n(20% Alc.\/vol. &#8211; Residual Sugar 101g\/L)\n\u2022 Chill slightly &#038; serve between 14\u00b0- 15\u00b0C<br \/>\n*<strong>Retail &#8211; NZ$114.99 :  4 Stars <\/strong>\n\t*These wines are available at selected Fine Wine Retailers \u2022 Restaurants \u2022 Wine Bars &#038; Winery Website. <br \/>\n*(Please note the availability of these reviewed wines can change quickly) \n<p> <\/p>\n\t\t<h3>more wine reviews<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/grape-to-glass.com\/index.php\/recent-wine-articles\/\" target=\"_self\" role=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8383,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-8394","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/grape-to-glass.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8394","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/grape-to-glass.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/grape-to-glass.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grape-to-glass.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grape-to-glass.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8394"}],"version-history":[{"count":36,"href":"https:\/\/grape-to-glass.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8394\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8821,"href":"https:\/\/grape-to-glass.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8394\/revisions\/8821"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grape-to-glass.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8383"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/grape-to-glass.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8394"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}