Impressive variety of styles among recent sauvignon blancs
By Mark Henderson
Exciting to see the raft of interesting flavours across the wines, with some treading quite different paths.
No risk of Sauvignon Blanc being a one-trick pony here.
Finally, was the excitement at the overall quality across the group.
Sure, some accomplished producers here, but the class of these recent […]
A grape by any other name
By Mark Henderson
In life you might question someone who goes by an alias, but in the world of grape varieties this is all very commonplace.
Pinot Gris is but one example.
Whether labelled as pinot grigio in Italy, grauburgunder and rulander in Germany and Austria (the former generally drier, the latter more often […]
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Loveblock Central Otago Pinot Noir 2020 – 4 StarsThis graceful, vibrantly fruity and youthful red was mostly estate-grown at Bendigo. Deep ruby, with a fragrant, fresh, slightly spicy bouquet, it is mouthfilling and supple, with strong cherry, plum and spice flavours, a subtle seasoning of oak, lively acidity and gentle tannins. Best drinking […]
Aromatic White Wines That Overdeliver
Wine communicator Penny Sadler suggests three wines that are perfect for summer
Five years ago, Dallas’s Penny Sadler’s business took her to a variety of the world’s great wine regions and vineyards. But, something was missing.
“I liked wine, but I didn’t know very much about it,” she says, “so I was visiting […]
90 Points, Wine Enthusiast
2019 Loveblock Central Otago Pinot Noir – 90 Points
Wine Enthusiast (Aug/Sep 2021)
93 Points, WineFolio
Loveblock Pinot Gris 2020
A Marlborough wine, Loveblock – a personal brand, and return, from winemaker Kim Crawford. Palest green-yellow in the glass, with delicious aromas of wild fennel, golden apple, cardamom and pear. Crisply dry, light to medium bodied, with a lively line of acidity. Fresh ginger, lychee, greengage, basil, and rockmelon flavours […]
Cameron Douglas MS Tasting Notes, World of Wine Winter Edition
2020 Loveblock Central Otago Pinot Noir – 95 Points
Vibrant, complex, ripe, varietal and intense pinosity with aromas of crushed black cherry, dried raspberry and plum compote. There’s a core of mineral and toasty leesy complexity. Bright, fresh, precise, fruity and quite delicious on the palate. […]
2019 Pinot Gris
“Tighter, crisper and leaner than many New Zealand Pinot Gris by virtue of its extreme, elevated coastal site. Loveblock’s 2019 Pinot Gris still shows some honeyed richness on its medium-bodied palate, providing welcome relief to the tart, mixed-citrus aromas and flavors. Give it another year in the cellar, and be rewarded with greater […]
Toast Patio Season With These Top Tasting Sauvignon Blancs
Sauvignon Blanc’s flavor profile tends toward racy, energetic ebullience making it ideal for warm-weather sipping. France’s Loire and Bordeaux regions are masters of the varietal, but in past decades regions such as New Zealand, California, and Chile have jumped into the game, making their own zesty expressions. […]
25 of the best New Zealand wines for spring
Loveblock, Pinot Gris, Marlborough, New Zealand 2020
Appealing musky pear-drop aromas lead on to a just-dry palate of juicy tinned peaches and pears. The creamy, quite weighty mouthfeel is nicely balanced by flinty mineral acidity, giving a gentle but succulent wine that would be delicious with roast pork. […]
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