The accidental drinker

Wine talk and reviews by an accidental drinker

Paddy Borthwick, Pinot Noir, 2014, New Zealand

Posted on July 30, 2020 by richardgore1200

This Paddy Borthwick Pinot Noir is from Wairarapa on the south part of the north island of New Zealand. Light, smooth, dry and fabulous is how I can best describe this wine.

There are aromas of leather, cherry, redcurrant and strawberry with a oaky earthy notes in there. There are additional flavours of mushroom, plum, tobacco which are all in balance with each other, nothing too much poking through. This is a very enjoyable and very drinkable wine, recommend all year round with or without food. Cracking.

At £18 a bottle its good value for an excellent New Zealand Pinot Noir.

Paddy Borthwick, Pinot Noir, 2014, New Zealand

Lansdowne Estate, Pinot Gris 2014, Wairarapa, New Zealand

Posted on April 21, 2020 by richardgore1200

New Zealand already has a great reputation for good Sauvignon Blanc and excellent Pinot Noir. I recently tasted one of the finest Pinot Gris, it was Oastbrook vineyard in the UK. This one from Wairarapa in the North Island of New Zealand under pins my belief that cool climate Pinot Gris can be amazing. This got a well deserved silver medal at the IWSC awards.

There are aromas and flavours of lemon, pear, vanilla and honey. Its a rich golden yellow colour and rich in flavour. The length is a little short but it’s a small complaint. For the most part the intense flavour is wonderful, have it with cheese and just enjoy. There are no doubt better ones out there but I did like this very much. At about £14 a bottle its fair value.

Lansdowne Estate, Pinot Gris 2014, Wairarapa, New Zealand