Wine Review: Pegasus Bay ‘Bel Canto’ Riesling 2008 Lemon in colour with fresh lifted aromatics that really spill from the glass, hints of Citrus, Lime, and some chalkiness. The palate has some very good varietal definition, with plenty of citrus but the acidity and minerality are very well balanced with the quality of the fruit.
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Jayson Bryant tastes Greystone Pinot noir 2010 from Waipara that would be ideal for Prince William and Kate’s Royal Wedding. 91 Points 5 Stars RRP $36

Much has been said abou the quality of Riesling and Pinot Noir coming out of Waipara currently but can it make quality Sauvignon Blanc as well? The area has been heralded for many reasons, the soil, the climate, and its potential. Greystone has been described as one of the top 20 producers in New Zealand
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Wine Review: Saint Clair Block 3 Sauvignon Blanc 2010 Saint Clair winery produces some of New Zealand’s finest examples of Sauvignon Blanc year after year, and this year is no exception. Although a tough market right now nationally, it is overseas where there is still a love affair with Kiwi Sauvignon. Block 3 has more
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Craggy Range have become synonymous with great valued Hawke’s Bay red wine, and the Te Kahu is no exception, this wine simply over delivers! Made from a blend of grapes using the traditional varietals of Bordeaux and all the fruit is from one region of Hawke’s Bay called The Gimblett Gravels.