Wines
New zealand
Kim Crawford
Dry Riesling
REGION: Marlborough
COLOUR: White
GRAPE VARIETY: Riesling
TASTING NOTE:
Aromas of citrus, honey and apple blossom. Citrus burst is immediately obvious on the palate. A lively little wine with good structure, palate weight and persistence.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
Ideal aperitif, or suited to light dishes such as salad or seafood.
Kim Crawford
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SAUVIGNON BLANC
COLOUR: White
GRAPE VARIETY: Sauvignon Blanc
TASTING NOTE:
Aromas of tropical fruits combined with nettles and herbs. Firm acidity is surrounded by tropical fruits and herbaceous notes with hints of citrus on the palate.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
Asparagus, oysters and summer salads.
Kim Crawford
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PINOT NOIR
REGION: Marlborough
COLOUR: Red
GRAPE VARIETY: Pinot Noir
TASTING NOTE:
An aromatic wine with black cherries, redcurrants and strawberries on the nose, and well-integrated oak. Lovely fresh fruit on the palate with hints of oak.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
Lamb and most red meats.
Kim Crawford
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UNOAKED CHARDONNAY
REGION: Gisborne
COLOUR: White
GRAPE VARIETY: Chardonnay
TASTING NOTE:
A rich full-length palate with hints of apricots, peaches and pears.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
Creamy seafood dishes and white meats.
SAINT CLAIR
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SAUVIGNON BLANC
REGION: Marlborough
COLOUR: White
GRAPE VARIETY: Sauvignon Blanc
TASTING NOTE:
A full, crisp and powerful wine with intense flavours of passionfruit and blackcurrant along with gooseberry tones.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
Vegetarian cuisine, fresh seafood or poultry.
SAINT CLAIR
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Riesling
REGION: Marlborough
COLOUR: White
GRAPE VARIETY: Riesling
TASTING NOTE:
Light-bodied, easy drinking wine with ripe limes and grapefruit on the palate. The wine has a distinct mineral note and good fruit weight, and a round, smooth, pleasing finish.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
On its own or with fresh seafood or lightly spiced Thai curries.
SAINT CLAIR
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pinot noir
REGION: Marlborough
COLOUR: Red
GRAPE VARIETY: Pinot Noir
TASTING NOTE:
A luscious, medium-bodied wine with blackberry, raspberry and redcurrant flavours.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
BBQ lamb, strongly-flavoured fish, or authentic Italian pasta with meat sauces.
montana
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sauvignon blanc
COLOUR: White
GRAPE VARIETY: Sauvignon Blanc
TASTING NOTE:
The wine is light-straw in colour with green highlights. Aromas of ripe capsicum, gooseberry and grapefruit dominate with tropical fruit notes. A well-balanced wine showing lively, crisp acidity.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
Grilled oysters, barbecued prawns or salmon as well as poached white
fish with fresh green salads. Mediterranean and Turkish dishes