Awatere Pass

Munari

Ladys Pass Shiraz 2009

Deep red/black color with a thin garnet meniscus. Aromas of petroleum (in a good way), ripe and dried black fruit, dried violets, leather and cedar. Flavors of graphite/iron, dried blackberries, black currants, smoked meat, dried blueberries, tobacco and Asian spices. Hint of black pepper on the long and drawn out finish. Soft tannins and well balanced acidity. Medium bodied, rich and plush. Extremely savory and best with food. Well aged bottle. It was time to enjoy it. Appreciate the gift, Mark S! — 23 days ago

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Villa Maria

Taylors Pass Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2010

Had with lunch in Quebec City. 2016 was wonderful and still bright red. — 2 months ago

El Coto de Rioja

Crianza Rioja Tempranillo 2019

It is a dark wine, one which lets very little light pass through. The nose displays more fruit than oak, which is a good sign if you plan to chill it and serve it outside. Blackberry, raspberry, cassis, anise all shine brightly, with light notes of clove and cinnamon. The palate is clean and fresh, with the dark fruit taking a bow. The tannins are maybe a little firm for an outdoor meal under the sun, but the acidity is brisk and refreshing. — 2 years ago

Paul, Tom and 3 others liked this

Vavasour

Awatere Valley Pinot Noir 2017

Good ripe fruit taste..Great Wednesday night drinking… — 5 years ago

Tohu

Awatere Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2019

Grassy, green apple, not too sour. One of hubs’ favs. — 5 years ago

The Pass

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

Medium bodied. Pineapple on the nose. High sweetness and high acidity. Fresh yet metallic. Peppery notes after sitting in glass for a while. Refreshing. — 10 months ago

Villa Maria

Taylors Pass Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2021

Lychee, balanced. Good acidity. For those who like the new Zealand tropical fruit notes in their Savignon Blanc's — 3 years ago

Ericsson, Skip and 1 other liked this

Yealands Estate

Single Vineyard Awatere Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2020

Brings back so many memories, and the significant taste is real. When you have been to the estate, you wil never forget this taste. You hate it or you love it. — 4 years ago

John van Vliet
with John