Wines from Canterbury
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Sherwood Estate 2000 Reserve Chardonnay (Canterbury)
- $20
Very fresh and vibrant, filled with zesty pear, citrus and pineapple fruit. Just a pleasure to drink, balancing lush fruit with zippy acids. Hints of apples and butter linger in the background.
— J.C.
(7/1/2002)
Giesen 1998 Reserve Barrel Selection Chardonnay (Canterbury)
- $20
The cool climate of Canterbury shows through in this wine’s lemony fruit and tangy acidity. Add to that a touch of toast and a custardy, leesy mouthfeel and the wine comes out a winner.
— J.C.
(5/1/2001)
Giesen 1999 Noble School Road Late Harvest Riesling (Canterbury)
- $18
This blend of Riesling (usually 60–70%) and Müller-Thurgau gets musky, spicy notes from the M-T, while the bulk of the flavors and aromas are apricot and orange from the Riesling. Sweet and fairly low in alcohol (10%), this would make a nice pairing with various fruit desserts.
— J.C.
(5/1/2001)
Mt. Beautiful 2011 Pinot Noir (Canterbury)
- $24
This is a silky, medium-bodied Pinot Noir that’s ready to drink. Pleasant cherry fruit is joined by hints of twig and earth, and a touch of mocha emerges on the finish.
— J.C.
(4/1/2013)
Mt. Beautiful 2009 Sauvignon Blanc (Canterbury)
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- $20
A plump, nicely concentrated Sauvignon Blanc, the 2009 Mount Beautiful doesn’t have the most intense aromatics, but is holding on to its weighty melon and fig flavors and lingering citrus finish. Drink up.
— J.C.
(4/1/2011)
Dyed-In-The-Wool 2002 Unchangeable Pinot Noir (Canterbury)
- $14
Said to be from the oldest commercial vines in New Zealand, this shows lovely aromatics of sour cherries, sous bois and black pepper, but while the palate is lush and soft, it lacks the same appeal and complexity. Finishes with notes of coffee and burnt caramel. Drink now.
— J.C.
(8/1/2004)
Sandihurst 2004 Pinot Noir (Canterbury)
- $18
Spicy and floral, with a light, silky mouthfeel and flavors of cranberries, cherries and hints of mushroom. This is a pretty style, best paired with chicken or salmon rather than heavier meats. Imported by Smart Imports Inc.
— J.C.
(12/1/2005)
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