点评:We stopped here on our way to Kaikoura to taste some local wines and perhaps buy some for our self care catering evenings.
We were not disappointed. These winemakers are special, with true artistry, a lightness of touch, and a (overused word) passion which shines through quietly and calmly.
Where to start?
Well, the stand out wines were in no particular order:
The Chardonnay - lovely. We all loved it.
The Verdelho - great minerality and breadth.
The Pinot Noir - so light, fruity and yet substantial in flavour. Great tannins.
The tawny port - smooth, fruity but without the heaviness of a more traditional port although there were delicious hints of toffee!
The Late Maggie late harvest riesling dessert wine - gorgeous, with a wonderful green apple acidity which provided a perfect balance to the sweet caramel.
Other wines were very good, but maybe less to our taste. The Rosé in particular was a bit special with lovely rose water notes.
Our friends loved the Gewürztraminer and Riesling too. And my wife, who does not tend to like Sauvignon Blanc, liked this one!
We came away with presents for friends in the UK and for our dinners at home here.
What a find!
翻译:我们前往凯库拉的途中在这里停留,品尝一些当地葡萄酒,或许还能买些带回家,享受我们自己动手烹饪的夜晚。
我们没有失望。这些酿酒师技艺精湛,手法轻盈,热情洋溢(虽然这个词有点用滥了),这份热情自然而然地流露出来。
该从何说起呢?
嗯,以下几款酒给我们留下了深刻的印象,排名不分先后:
霞多丽——非常棒。我们都很喜欢。
维德罗——矿物质风味浓郁,口感饱满。
黑皮诺——轻盈、果香浓郁,但又不失醇厚。单宁出色。
茶色波特酒——口感顺滑,果香四溢,但没有传统波特酒的厚重感,而且还带有令人愉悦的太妃糖香气!
晚收雷司令甜酒“Late Maggie”——绝妙,带有美妙的青苹果酸度,与甜美的焦糖完美平衡。
其他葡萄酒也很不错,但可能不太符合我们的口味。这款桃红葡萄酒尤其特别,带有迷人的玫瑰水香气。
我们的朋友们也很喜欢琼瑶浆和雷司令。就连我妻子,平时不太喜欢长相思,也对这款赞不绝口!
我们买了些礼物送给在英国的朋友,也买了些带回家享用。
真是个意外的惊喜!