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Selaks 1998 Founders Reserve Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough)
A nice counterpoint to Selaks’ Drylands bottling, this one is aged in oak, giving it a creamy texture and toast accents. The melony fruit carries through the lingering finish, accented by subtle herb notes.
— J.C.
(5/1/2001)
Selaks 2000 Drylands Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough)
- $18
This comes from older vines than Selaks’ regular bottling, and it shows in the wine’s greater intensity. Peach and melon flavors caress the palate, and a bright zing of jalapeño keeps the finish lively and focused.
— J.C.
(5/1/2001)
Selaks 2000 Drylands Chardonnay (Marlborough)
A stylish and understated wine featuring finely etched peach and guava flavors accented by subtle French oak. Here’s a wine that doesn’t shout for attention, but nonetheless holds you with an earnest whisper.
— J.C.
(5/1/2001)
Selaks 2002 Founders Reserve Pinot Noir (Marlborough)
Earthy and mushroomy, with lots of dried spice and cola notes layered over ripe black cherries. Reasonably full-bodied and weighty, yet balanced. Shows that big companies (Selaks is part of Constellation) can make good Pinot.
— J.C.
(12/1/2005)
Selaks 2000 Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough)
- Best Buy
- $11
A crisp, refreshing drink that shows typical N.Z. Sauvignon character—gooseberries, grapefruit, green pepper—without tasting aggressively green or underripe. The tart acids on the finish would make this pair nicely with steamed mussels and the like. Best Buy.
— J.C.
(5/1/2001)
Selaks 2000 Chardonnay (Marlborough)
- $15
Shows restrained oaking, with subtle toast and menthol aromas serving to accent the delicate peach and pear flavors. Well-balanced, this would be fine with many lighter fish dishes or poached chicken breasts. Best Buy.
— J.C.
(5/1/2001)
Selaks 2000 Drylands Pinot Gris (Marlborough)
An impressive debut release for this bottling, which boasts juicy ripe-peach aromas. The cantaloupe-like palate is soft and smooth and the wine goes down easy, with just enough acidity on the finish to keep it fresh.
— J.C.
(5/1/2001)
Selaks 1998 Founders Estate Merlot (Hawke's Bay)
Richly oaked and spicy, with a cinnamon-cocoa-espresso character. Earthy and dark; the black cherry flavors poke through on the spicy, peppery finish. This one could age or could fall apart, so why risk it? Drink now.
— J.C.
(5/1/2001)
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