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ORGANICALLY SPEAKING There’s no better time than now to try an organic drop – here are a few of our favourites.

Churton Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2017 Certified organic and grown under biodynamic vineyard management from the Churton hillside vineyard, this sophisticated Sauvignon Blanc offers precision and minerality. The Churton Sauvignon Blanc combines aromas of yellow flowers and white peaches on the nose. The textured palate is intense with creamy layers of stone fruit. It is a wine that reflects its organic origins with beautifully balanced fruit. 13% ABV RRP $27.00 Contact Jack Weaver: jack@churton-wines. co.nz or 021 083 04764 www.churton-wines. co.nz Millton Gisborne Les Trois Enfants NV A co-fermentation between Riesling, Gewürztraminer and Muscat a Petit Grains. Picked together and then fermented together in stainless steel tanks and larger format oak barrels, they weave a delightfully aromatic wine, intriguing reflected colour and a long, broad, lingering flavour. 14% ABV RRP$24.00 www.millton.co.nz The Darling Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2017 Made from grapes sourced from two organic vineyards in the Wairau Valley of Marlborough and Certified Organic by BioGro New Zealand, The Darling Sauvignon Blanc is classic, yet complex. With an intense aroma with notes of citrus and tropical fruits, the wild 10

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fermentation in barrels adds weight and texture to the wine. 13.5% ABV RRP $23.00 www.thedarlingwines.com Terrace Edge Liquid Geography Riesling 2017 A rich, medium style, the complex aroma in this BioGro Certified Organic Riesling shows nectarine, mandarin and lemon/lime zest characters with subtle spicy nuances. The palate delivers excellent power and concentration, with ripe citrus and tropical fruit along with honey and musky botrytis. 13.5% ABV RRP $19.50 www.terracedge.co.nz Clos Henri Petit Clos Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2017 French for ‘small enclosed vineyard’, Petit Clos wines from Clos Henri come from younger vines and a mixture of soil types. This Sauvignon Blanc has a welcoming nose with a zesty and citrusy character (lime and lemon) along with some herbal and minty notes. Fresh, well-balanced and round on the palate offering a silky mouthfeel dominated by stone fruits with a soft lilac and minty touch. 13% ABV RRP $20.00 www.closhenri.com Hanz Herzog Spirit of Marlborough Merlot Cabernet 2013 Sumptuous, sophisticated and sexy, this classic Bordeaux-style gem boasts crème de cassis, elderberries

and dark chocolate, with a distinguished cedar scent. Cellar aged for more than five years, with the ability to mature for many years to come, this one is made to last forever. 14.2% ABV RRP $69.00 www.herzog.co.nz Greystone Waipara Valley Riesling 2017 The 2017 Riesling is the first official organic wine to come from the Greystone vineyard since starting the conversion to organic viticulture in 2014. It’s expressive on the nose with lime, lemon curd and jasmine flower. The palate carries a long thread of complex fruits including mandarin, mango and lime zest. Balanced with natural sweetness and acidity, this wine will age beautifully or can be enjoyed immediately. 12% ABV RRP $27.00 www.greystonewines. co.nz Pacific Potion Hawke’s Bay Organic Sauvignon Blanc 2017 100% Sauvignon Blanc, Pacific Potion is organically farmed and vinified with minimal intervention. Passionfruit, peach, floral and vanilla aromas are obvious on the nose with a rich texture in the mouth. On the palate, lime and grapefruit flavours predominate initially, followed by honeysuckle and then a honeydew melon and peachy finish with a hint of spiciness. 11.6% ABV RRP $25.00 www.greatlittlevineyards. com


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