Tinpot Hut Pinot Noir 2011
Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand $25.00 13.5% alcohol
Truly delightful, it dishes up gorgeous aromas of dark berry fruit and spiced black plum. It’s balanced and beautiful and smooth as silk, brimming with racy pomegranate, briary berry, roasted herbs and savory herbs. Medium in weight and texture, the aftertaste sports ripe red fruit, moderating acidity and wisps of earthiness and toast. You’ll be hard pressed to find better at this price. (Vic Harradine)
Tinpot Hut Riesling 2012
Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand $26.00 10% alcohol
Slate and wet stone aromas mingle with citrus and sprigs of herbs on the nose. A crisp, refreshing river of persistent, off-dry flavour runs throughout—tangy lemon-lime, a salad bowl of ripe tropical fruit and blood orange. It’s light on its feet with delightful sweet and tang that pours so well with spicy Asian dishes. The finish is refreshing, crisp and citrus clean. This is well paced and well priced. (Vic Harradine)