Eight of the nine New Zealand wines awarded regional trophies in the Decanter World Wine Awards 2013 announced in London on Monday night were from Marlborough. This year, the Decanter World Wine Awards received a record-breaking 14,362 wine entries, from 52 countries. The 32 International Trophies will be announced at a gala dinner at the Royal Opera House in London in September.
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Greywacke Riesling 2011, Marlborough, New Zealand. 12% alc. Brilliant pale gold color; lychee and a touch of petrol, roasted lemon, spiced pear and honeysuckle, hint of lilac face powder; very dry, lean and clean, irresistible texture combining brisk acidity with lovely soft ripeness that does not preclude the glacial authority of crystalline limestone minerality. Excellent. About $ 25.
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…Vineyards " Kerner Estate" Pinot Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand $ 18.99
An excellent growing season yielded small, clean berries from Pyramid Valley's Kerner Estate Vineyard for this 2010 Pinot Blanc. The grapes were hand-harvested and whole-cluster pressed and fermented on native yeast in old French oak puncheons. From the winery: "Pale yellow gold. Leesy/biscuity fermentative notes, with a lemon custard sort of high-tone comfort; also a subtle, …
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2012 Fromm Riesling, Marlborough, New Zealand $ 18.99
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2011 Kim Crawford Pinot Noir ( Marlborough, New Zealand) : Deep ruby red in color. Nice nose with strawberry, raspberry, and cinnamon aromas. Bright red fruit and spice come through on the palate. Medium-bodied with crisp acidity, smooth tannins, and a long finish.
Quality: 3.5 stars (out of 5)
QPR: 5 bangs for your buck (out of 5)
Where to Buy: Received as sample, suggested retail $ 17.99 ; Available elsewhere, $ 14 to $ 20
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Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc 2011 , Marlborough, New Zealand. 35386 13% XD 750 ml $ 18.95
Drink Wine and Giggle Gals rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review: Natalie introduced the Drink Wine and Giggle Gals to Kim Crawford in her book Red, White and Drunk All Over and now Kim has become one of the girls (even though the real Kim Crawford is a man). Kim's light-heartedness makes us giggle, but there is a depth of character that …