TOP DROPS – DECEMBER

  1. ABSOLUT LIME

With its fresh, balanced taste fresh lime flavour and iconic bottle, Absolut Lime perfectly complements the range as a key ingredient in many of today’s classic drinks with a refreshing twist. Absolut Lime is smooth, rich and very fresh with a distinct note of freshly pressed lime and a slightly sweet and fruity finish.

  1. WOOING TREE 2017 BLONDIE

This unique Blanc de Noir was made from 100 percent Pinot noir grapes. Ripe handpicked fruit and gentle winemaking have given a wonderfully balanced wine. The wine shows delightful aromas of nashi pear, feijoa and white peach, with ripe pear, nectarine and a hint of spice on the palate. Best served slightly chilled.

  1. WHITEHAVEN 2016 GEWÜRZTRAMINER

Mid- deep straw, with a gold hue. A bouquet of lifted, aromatic rose petals, mango, ginger and nutmeg spice, with hints of Turkish delight. This is a full-bodied wine with a rich, oily texture that coats the palate with intense varietal flavours. The rose petal and spice flavours persist on the long, soft finish.

  1. SAINT CLAIR DAWN MÉTHODE TRADITIONNELLE

Dawn Ibbotson (102 years of age) is the driving inspiration behind the creation of Saint Clair Dawn, a méthode traditionnelle style of wine named in Dawn’s honour. Made from premium pinot noir and chardonnay grapes using the traditional method of production, this wine is elegant and complex with a rich palate and fine mousse. Limited release.

  1. OSAWA WINES 2014 PRESTIGE CHARDONNAY

This wine displays delicate and complex aromas of white stone fruit, citrus blossoms and buttered toast. Understated, delicate savoury oak influences including hazelnut combine with generous rich fruit and bright acidity on the palate, forming a refined blend of power, style and length

  1. PUHOI ORGANIC DISTILLERY STARKA

An elegant vodka with the natural dark amber colour (no caramel added), rested in oak barrels specially treated with Manuka honey and some other bee products. Serve straight either at room temperature or chilled, as it is a perfect sipping spirit, but also good in a Starka Vodka Mule.

  1. OSAWA WINES 2012 PRESTIGE PINOT NOIR

Wild blackcurrant and violet aromas lead into a palate that is a blend of raspberry and dark cherry fruits. This wine is richly textured and while young, offers mouthfilling intensity that will develop into layered complexity with time. The tannins are supple and offer a generous structure and ensure a long, persistent finish.

  1. BRANCOTT ESTATE LETTER SERIES ‘T’ PINOT NOIR

bright blueberry and black cherry aromas, and subtle hints of liquorice and smoky oak. The palate is complex and velvety, with abundant sweet berry fruit, layered with spice and soft savoury tannins. This wine would pair well with duck and game. As the wine ages the earthy notes that emerge will lend it well to mushroom and root vegetable dishes.

  1. HÃHÃ BRUT CUVEE

Hãhã’s sparkling wine made its debut last year. A 50/50 chardonnay-pinot noir blend, it’s a smart wine. Toasty, stonefruit flavours come to the fore, while distinctive, stony, chardonnay notes play in the background. The palate is lively and finely textured, with a fine, dry finish.

  1. HÃHÃ 2016 MARLBOROUGH SAUVIGNON BLANC

Youthful, bright and elegantly fragrant, the bouquet shows feijoa, white stone fruit, lime zest and passionfruit aromas, leading to a concentrated and focused palate that is lively and vibrant. The wine offers excellent fruit purity and intensity, wonderfully framed by juicy acidity. A delightful sauvignon offering plenty of delectable flavours.