May’s Case of the Month – Enjoy!

A flavoursome Kiwi Merlot from Hawkes Bay by this pioneering Producer. A luscious Merlot displaying savoury aromas of olive, cedar and spice. layered with flavours of dark berried fruits and black plum through to a lightly spiced and toasty finish.

It combines perfectly with aromatic and spicy foods such as Thai food, as well as with seafood such as oysters and fresh white fish. It complements well with many appetizers and first courses: dried fruits, fresh cheeses with olive oil and fresh herbs.

Textbook Kiwi Sauvignon Blanc from a pioneering Marlborough producer. Tropical aromas of passionfruit, guava and blackcurrant combine with nettle and subtle chalky mineral notes. The rich, full palate with grapefruit and blackcurrant leaf has herbaceous overtones and a delicate sea salt character, through to a long, mineral finish. A real crowd-pleaser.

Leather, vanilla and spice of traditionally made Rioja enveloped in a smooth and textured palate. Balanced, with ripe, wild strawberries and integrated tannins through to a long, lingering finish.

Bursting with fresh fruit flavours ending with zesty citrus and a long mineral finish. A very clean and satisfying hand-picked Chenin Blanc that’s very versatile with food. I especially recommend it with curry or similar spicy dishes, as well as sushi and oysters.