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The wines of New Zealand - North Island
Morton Estate, Katikati
New Zealand wineries are increasingly looking to regionality for their wines. Here, Morton Estates, originally
established in 1978 in Katikati, have expanded their vineyard holdings and grape sources to Hawkes Bay and the fabled Marlborough region on South Island, This is because they, along with many other New Zealand wineries have found that different vineyard areas suit certain grape varieties more aptly. \their excellent Sauvignons are very typical, the Mercure is a lush and opulent red and the two Pinots are voluptuous and aromatic redolent of their kind.
| Morton Estate, Katikati | Vintage | Bottle | Half |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sauvignon Blanc, White Label, Marborough | 2012 | 9.95 | 5.75 |
| Riesling, Marlborough | 2007 | 9.95 | --- |
| Pinot Grigio, Hawkes Bay | 2011 | 10.95 | --- |
| Sauvignon Blanc, Stone Creek, Marlborough | 2011 | 11.95 | --- |
| Sauvignon Blanc, Black Label, Awetere, Marlborough | 2011 | 15.95 | --- |
| The Mercure, Hawkes Bay (Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Malbec) | 2010 | 10.95 | --- |
| Syrah, Hawkes Bay | 2007 | 10.95 | --- |
| Pinot Noir, White Label, Hawkes Bay | 2011 | 12.95 | --- |
| Pinot Noir, Black Label, Marlborough | 2007 | 15.95 | --- |
| IQ3, Methode Traditionelle | NV | 14.95 | --- |
Ata Rangi Vineyards, Martinborough
One of the most noteworthy and in demand estates in New Zealand, tremendous concentration of flavour hallmark the wines of Ata Rangi. The Célèbre is truly marvellous, an intoxicating, layered wine full of summer fruit flavours. The Pinot Noir is an ICON that sells out immediately on release on the domestic market; delicious at any stage if you really want to get a taste of what this funky Pinot fuss is all about, try to stash a couple of bottles away for five to six years.
| Ata Rangi Vineyards, Martinborough | Vintage | Bottle | Half |
|---|---|---|---|
| Célèbre (Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah) | 2009 | 28.50 | --- |
| Pinot Noir | 2010 | 42.00 | --- |
Stonyridge Vineyards, Waiheke Island
Waiheke Island produces some of New Zealand’s best red wines. The Stonyridge is much sought after and is one of the icons of the "New World" and has enviable concentration and depth, again available only in tiny quantities.
| Stonyridge Vineyards, Waiheke Island | Vintage | Bottle | Half |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabernet, Larose | 2002 | 70.00 | --- |
| Cabernet, Larose | 2003 | 70.00 | --- |