{"id":11492,"date":"2015-03-30T06:45:55","date_gmt":"2015-03-30T06:45:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wineanorak.com:\/wineblog\/?p=11492"},"modified":"2015-04-06T06:48:28","modified_gmt":"2015-04-06T06:48:28","slug":"seven-organic-or-biodynamic-wines-from-new-zealand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wineanorak.com:\/wineblog\/new-zealand\/seven-organic-or-biodynamic-wines-from-new-zealand","title":{"rendered":"Seven organic or biodynamic wines from New Zealand"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"pyramid<\/p>\n

These wines were part of a seminar at ProWein. The seminar, presented by Romana Echensperger, was a sell out, so I tasted these wines afterwards on the New Zealand Winegrowers’ stand.<\/p>\n

Quartz Reef Brut NV Central Otago, New Zealand<\/strong>
\n‘L2012’ on the label indicates that the base wine here is from 2012. It’s a really nice fizz with subtle toast alongside the pear and citrus fruit. Showing lovely balance, this is tight but with some depth. 90\/100<\/p>\n

\"millton<\/p>\n

Millton Te Arai Chenin Blanc 2014 Gisborne, New Zealand<\/strong>
\nI love this wine: it’s the pretty, friendly face of Chenin. Very attractive with open pear and apricot fruit, as well as taut lemony notes. Once again, lovely balance with direct fruit presence. 93\/100<\/p>\n

Huia Sauvignon Blanc 2014 Marlborough, New Zealand<\/strong>
\nFresh and supple with nice pear and ripe apple characters. Very pure with an interesting texture. 90\/100<\/p>\n

Pyramid Valley Vineyards Lion’s Tooth Chardonnay 2012 North Canterbury, New Zealand<\/strong>
\nThis is a distinctive, slightly unusual Chardonnay with some creamy, buttery notes and nice texture. Some dairy characters under the citrus and pear fruit with a touch of herbiness. Nice weight and a long finish. 91\/100<\/p>\n

Seresin Leah Pinot Noir 2012 Marlborough, New Zealand<\/strong>
\nThere’s a savoury, spicy edge to the supple, fresh red cherry and plum fruit, Some fine spiciness but also a bit of robust meatiness. Beautifully expressive. 93\/100<\/p>\n

Felton Road Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2013 Central Otago, New Zealand<\/strong>
\nRipe, supple and generous with a bit of meaty warmth as well as some spicy structure. Quite fine and already approachable. 93\/100<\/p>\n

Villa Maria Organic Merlot Private Bin 2013 Hawkes Bay, New Zealand<\/strong>
\nThis was quite a surprise: lovely fresh, dark, pure, sweet black fruits. Vivid, full and quite stylish. 90\/100<\/p>\n

\"te<\/p>\n

Te Whare Ra Syrah 2011 Marlborough, New Zealand<\/strong>
\nVivid, grippy and herby with lovely black fruits. Black cherries, pepper \u2013 fresh and vivid. 94\/100<\/p>\n

Find these\u00a0wines with wine-searcher.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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