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Northfield 2007 Frog Rock Vineyard Chardonnay (Waipara)
- Editors' Choice
- $30
This is an extraordinarily lush and tropical Chardonnay, yet one that manages to achieve this without excessive alcohol or weight. Guava and pineapple fruit is framed by just enough toasty oak, while the texture is almost custard-like. Best in the next year or two.
— J.C.
(9/1/2009)
Northfield 2007 Home Creek Vineyard Pinot Noir (Waipara)
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- $35
This full-bodied, well structured Pinot Noir offers some minty, herbal notes and hints of cedar alongside tart plum and cherry flavors. Crisp acids and firm tannins frame the tightly wrapped flavors, which should unfold over the next 8 or 9 years.
— J.C.
(7/1/2009)
Northfield 2007 Riesling (Waipara Valley)
- $20
Waipara is becoming better known for its Rieslings, thanks to wines like this one. Bold pineapple and kumquat aromas and flavors come across as broad and off-dry without being flabby or fat, then end with a flourish of baking spices and a hint of cracked pepper. Drink now–2015.
— J.C.
(9/1/2008)
Northfield 2008 Little Bird Riesling (Waipara)
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- $16
This is a straightforward, fruit-driven Riesling in an off-dry style. Fresh apple and citrus flavors finish crisp and clean. Serve as an apéritif, or with Asian dishes.
— J.C.
(11/1/2009)
Northfield 2007 Frog Rock Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon (Waipara)
- $20
Like many New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs, this one carries a touch of red bell pepper, adding a slightly vegetal aspect to its pineapple and gooseberry fruit. Finishes admirably dry, with some chalky overtones.
— J.C.
(9/1/2008)
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