Jne 2023. New Zealand Wine by Mimi Avery

 

June’s meeting was presented by Mimi Avery, of Avery’s of Bristol.

Avery’s is a premium wine merchant, and the prices reflect it. But it does seem you get what you pay for.

Sparkling

Hunters Miru Miru Marlborough New Zealand. 12%, £18

A traditional method Sparking wine. Can hold its own against a “proper” Champagne. 

 

White

Invivo Specially selected Sauvignon Blanc 2022. 12.5%, £16.99

This is specially selected for Avery’s.A very good example of NZ S-B.

Rapaura Springs Marlborough Chardonnay Reserve 2021. 13.5%, £18.99

Personally, not convinced – a bit flabby? Hint of Oak, and malolactic fermentation

Hunter's Gewurztraminer 2021. 13.5%, £22

A soft style of Gewurz. Not the full “in your face” experience of an Alsace Gewurz.

Red

Big Sky Te Muna Road Pinot Noir Martinborough 2019. 14%, £23

A very good Pinot Noir. As I have written before, if NZ can make P-N this good, why do the French still bother?

Alpha Domus Merlot Cabernet 2017. 12.5%, £17.99

A bit ordinary, to be honest. Pretty light.

Trinity Hill Syrah 2019. 13%, £26

Peppery, with some tannin. Very good.

Dessert

Seifried Estate Sweet Agnes Riesling (half bottle) 2019. 10.5%, £16.99

The classic petrol nose of mature riesling. I like it. Not sticky at all, light and sweet.

Mimi is an excellent, humorous and entertaining speaker. A good evening.