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Martinborough Vineyard 1999 Late Harvest Riesling (Martinborough)
- $29
Intense dried-apricot aromas and flavors indicate a high degree of botrytis, which would be overwhelming except for the trademark New Zealand acidity. Despite the heavy botrytis and sweet mango fruit, a sharp lime-citrus edge cuts through the richness, suggesting that cellaring 3–5 years is possible.
— J.C.
(5/1/2001)
Martinborough Vineyard 1997 Chardonnay (Martinborough)
- $26
This winery is widely regarded as New Zealand’s finest Pinot Noir producer, and its Chards are exceptional, too. Smells young, fresh and oaky. One sip is all it takes: You’ll love the flinty, mineral flavors accompanied by young tropical fruit and the ripest peaches. A superb wine, and an education for fruit-forward fans. Needs time.
— S.H.
(8/1/1999)
Martinborough Vineyard 2009 Russian Jack Pinot Noir (Martinborough)
- Editors' Choice
- $20
The 2009 vintage is shaping up to be a good one for Martinborough Pinot Noir, and this bottling is nicely priced for the quality. It’s herbal, spicy, floral and savory all at once on the nose, then delivers soft waves of dark cherries on the palate. Drink now–2016.
— J.C.
(4/1/2011)
Martinborough Vineyard 2002 Pinot Noir (Martinborough)
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A dry, savory Pinot, with plenty of sous bois and a riary undercurrent to the black cherry fruit. Drink or hold another 3-4 years.
— J.C.
(11/1/2006)
Martinborough Vineyard 2008 Pinot Noir (Martinborough)
- $50
Subtle and savory, with modest beet, strawberry and cherry aromas and flavors, this is a relatively lightweight offering from Martinborough, with a delicate structure and a juicy, fresh finish. Tasted twice, with consistent results.
— J.C.
(12/15/2010)
Martinborough Vineyard 2008 Chardonnay (Martinborough)
- $40
A medium-bodied Chardonnay with a slight lactic note to it, the 2008 Martinborough Vineyard Chardonnay is crisp and long on the finish, highlighting its flavors of vanilla and pineapple. Might improve with another year or two in the bottle.
— J.C.
(6/1/2011)
Martinborough Vineyard 2009 Russian Jack Sauvignon Blanc (Martinborough)
- $16
Fresh and vibrant, with hints of herbs and flowers alongside figs and citrus fruits. This is light in body but not light on flavor, although it does finish a bit short.
— J.C.
(12/15/2010)
Martinborough Vineyard 2001 Riesling (Martinborough)
- Online Exclusive
- $15
Muskmelon and lime flavors start off tasting sweet, but are quickly reined in by brisk acidity, finishing chalky and tart. This is a fine Riesling, yet slightly disappointing in the context of previous vintages.
— J.C.
(8/1/2003)
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