2015 New Zealand

Isabel Estate was established in 1980, when Marlborough was still unknown to most British drinkers. The first plantings were of Chardonnay, followed by Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and Pinots Noir and Gris. The estate’s wines are today made by Jeremy McKenzie and Carlos Orgiles Ortega, a dynamic duo who, between them, have worked in virtually every major wine-producing country on Earth.

Aromas of fresh cherry and raspberry mingle seamlessly with cedar and sweet spice while the concentration of fruit on the palate speaks of the vineyard’s rich clay soils. This is drinking beautifully now, but has the structure to age gracefully, exchanging its bright primary fruit for more complex, savoury characteristics. Drink now to 2022.

Attractive pale ruby in colour, the nose of this 2015 Pinot Noir is laced with cherry, floral notes, with a lifted perfume of black raspberry leaf and an earthy spiciness. The palate is elegantly balanced with fine tannins. This is all about purity and elegance. Medium in body with refreshing acidity, this builds to a moreish finish. The 2015 is a very fine effort, elegant, similar to a red Sancerre with a little bit more spice and va-va-voom. It will offer enjoyment from 2017 to 2021.
Stuart Rae - Fine Wine Team

Opaque purple in colour and a richly fruited nose jumps from the glass.  Hints of pepper and spice.  Rich medium palate, lovely coating mouthfeel, fruit profile is Morello cherry and red fruit – tannins seamlessly integrated.  The wine is rich and yet has a lovely fluidity on the back palate, 2018 – 2020.
Stuart Rae, Commercial Manager, Berry Bros. & Rudd

Another superb Bordeaux blend from Te Mata estate. The nose bursts with blackberry, cassis and Damson fruit with a lovely garrigue, thyme note in the background. The medium bodied palate is superbly balanced with great acidity, blackcurrant fruit, rich textured and yet lifted. A great Coleraine and will deserve at least another 5 years cellaring.
Stuart Rae, Commercial Manager, Berry Bros. & Rudd

Pale ruby-purple colored, the 2015 Burn Cottage Moonlight Race has a very pretty nose of crushed red cherries, raspberry preserves and rose hip tea with hints of potpourri and garrigue. Light to medium-bodied with a delicate palate of red berry and earthy flavors, it has beautifully silky tannins and great harmony in the long finish.
Lisa Perrotti-Brown, The Wine Advocate (winter 2017)