New Zealand
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Since the first vines were planted in 1973 Marlborough (at the
northern tip of South Island) has grown to become New Zealand's
largest and best known wine region.Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough's
most widely planted grape, has flourished here to international
acclaim, responding superbly to the cool nights, coastal breezes and
long growing season. However, New Zealand offers the winemaker great variety in climate, soil and terrain - the warmer North Island produces fantastically juicy Bordeaux varietals, and ever adaptable Chardonnay grows vigorously throughout. Cool climate New Zealand Pinot Noirs are a real rival to Burgundy. C. J. PaskAround the town of Napier, on the East side of North Island, is one of New Zealand's oldest wine areas. It's blessed with abundant sunshine and has exceptional well drained, clay based soil. The Sauvignon Blanc is outgoing and aromatic, more elegant in style than a Marlborough Sauvignon, with soft gooseberry, stone fruit and tropical fruits. The unique blend of Cabernet/Merlot/Malbec is deliciously juicy, with flavours of chocolate, spice and fruitcake. |  |
White
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| 2007 C.J. Pask Sauvignon Blanc (Screw cap) | £8.40 | |
| The fresh, herbal characteristics of a great Sauvignon Blanc, as well as the juicy tropical fruit flavours of a sunny climate grape - all perfectly balanced with a crisp, dry finish. | Qty | |
| 2007 McCorkindale Sauvignon Blanc | £9.10 | |
| A classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Intensely aromatic, this wine bursts with flavours of gooseberry and red currants, with hints of passion fruit and lime zest. The palate is dry, vibrant and tightly structured with racy acidity. | Qty | |
| 2006 C.J. Pask Chardonnay | £9.30 | |
| Rich mouth-filling fruit flavours with well-balanced new oak. Fermented in barriques and then aged for 10 months on its lees. | Qty | |
| 2006 McCorkindale Riesling | £9.50 | |
| This wine bursts with flavours of violets and lemon blossom, with hints of ginger, apricot and Seville orange zest. The palate is dry, mineral and tightly structured with concentration and texture. | Qty | |
| 2006 Allan Scott Sauvignon Blanc | £10.30 | |
| Produced in the cool climate of the northern tip of the South Island. An intense, gooseberry and tropical fruit bouquet, crisp acidity and a long finish. Next door to Cloudy Bay and made in the same style. | Qty | |
| 2006 McCorkindale Chardonnay | £10.60 | |
| Fruit-driven and full-bodied, with flavours of melon, passion fruit, peach, grilled almonds and toasty oak. This is a complex Chardonnay with character, tropical primary fruit flavours balanced with mineral mouth feel and texture. | Qty | |
| 2005 Allan Scott Chardonnay | £11.70 | |
| Peach and apricot nose with creamy notes from subtle use of oak. With concentrated fruit and balanced acidity, this wine has a firm structure and a good length. | Qty | |
Red
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| 2005 C.J. Pask Cabernet/Merlot/Malbec | £11.40 | |
| Aromatic cassis and toasty oak, with rich, spicy plum fruit and a lingering finish. | Qty | |
| 2005 C.J. Pask Merlot | £11.40 | |
| Soft berry fruit aromas with spice and oak flavours. | Qty | |
| 2007 Allan Scott Pinot Noir | £15.20 | |
| Plum in colour with red fruit aromas, and rich and spicy fruit on the palate. | Qty | |
| 2006 McCorkindale Pinot Noir | £16.60 | |
| Fine Pinot character on the nose . Palate is attractive and balanced with obvious fruit. Very decent now and will definitely be the better for keeping. | Qty | |
