Reviews: Winestate Wine of the Year Awards Annual Edition 2022

2020 Loveblock Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc – Organic

5 Stars / 98 Points

“Certified organic, this is a top vintage of this single-vineyard, Awatere Valley wine. Showing excellent complexity (one-third of the blend was aged in a mix of clay amphorae, barrels and concrete eggs), it is mouthfilling, fleshy, sweet-fruited and dry, with concentrated, ripely herbaceous flavours and […]

Monday, February 14, 2022|Wines|

Reviews: 4 Stars, Winestate

Winestate Recent Releases

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 […]

Monday, June 28, 2021|Wines|

Awards: Pinot Gris/Grigio of the Year, Winestate Magazine Wine Of The Year Awards 2020

Pinot Gris/Grigio of the Year

WINNER OF THE KEWCO TROPHY – 2019 Loveblock Marlborough Pinot Gris

Thursday, December 17, 2020|Wines|

Reviews: 5 & 4 Stars, Winestate Marlborough Tasting 2021

Winestate Marlborough Tasting 2021

Loveblock Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2020 Certified organic, this is a top vintage of this single-vineyard, Awatere Valley wine. Showing excellent complexity (one-third of the blend was aged in a mix of clay amphorae, barrels and concrete eggs), it is mouthfilling, fleshy, sweet-fruited and dry, with concentrated, ripely herbaceous flavours and a […]

Thursday, December 17, 2020|Wines|

Reviews: 5 Stars, Winestate

2019 Loveblock Marlborough Pinot Gris

“A bright and very expressive Pinot Gris with piercing gooseberry-like aromatics and a crunchy white fruit flavour profile with delicate citrusy notes.”

5 Stars, Winestate, Organic & Biodynamic Wine Awards August/September 2020 (June 2020)

Thursday, June 11, 2020|Wines|

Reviews: New Zealand Wines 2020: Michael Cooper’s Buyer’s Guide

New Zealand Wines 2020: Michael Cooper’s Buyer’s Guide

2014 Loveblock Marlborough Bone Dry Riesling

Still on sale, the 2014 vintage (4 STARS) was estate-grown in the lower Awatere Valley. Showing some toasty, bottle-aged development, it is full-bodied, with tangy acidity, a minerally streak and a strong surge of ripe, peachy, slightly spicy, fully dry (1.4 grams/litre of […]

Monday, March 16, 2020|Wines|

Reviews: 4 Stars, Winestate

2019 Loveblock Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

“Estate-grown in the lower Awatere Valley, this punchy, partly barrel-fermented wine is fresh and weighty, with good intensity of ripe, tropical fruit flavours, a touch of complexity, and a dry, appetisingly crisp finish.”

4 Stars, Winestate, Recent Releases Tasting May/June 2020 (March 2020)

Thursday, March 12, 2020|Wines|

Reviews: 4 Stars, Winestate

2019 Loveblock Central Otago Pinot Noir

“Delicious young, this single-vineyard red was hand-picked at Bendigo and partly (50%) barrel-aged. Bright ruby, it is perfumed and supple, with vibrant, ripe, sweet-fruit flavours to the fore, in a very charming style.”

4 Stars, Winestate, Recent Releases Tasting May/June 2020 (March 2020)

Thursday, March 12, 2020|Wines|

Reviews: Michael Cooper, WINESTATE Marlborough Tasting March/April 2020 Issue

WINESTATE Marlborough Tasting March/April 2020 Issue

Loveblock Marlborough Gewürztraminer 2018 Perfumed, rich wine, estate-grown in the lower Awatere Valley. Full-bodied and intensely varietal, with concentrated, ripe, peachy, spicy flavours, gentle sweetness, a slightly oily texture and a fresh, long finish. Fine value. $22

Loveblock Marlborough Pinot Gris 2019 Certified organic, this estate-grown, […]

Saturday, December 21, 2019|Wines|

Reviews: 4 Stars, Winestate

2018 Loveblock Marlborough Pinot Gris

4 Stars, Winestate, BEST OF VARIETAL/STYLE Awards 2019 (October 2019)

Friday, October 18, 2019|Wines|

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