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Palliser Estate 2005 Pinot Noir (Martinborough)
- Editors' Choice
- $27
Far and away the best Palliser Pinot Noir we’ve ever reviewed, the 2005 boasts complex, savory aromas and flavors that match ripe black cherry and plum fruit with peppery-herbal notes and hints of smoke, meat and brown sugar. The creamy, supple tannins are balanced by crisp acids and concentrated fruit on the long finish. Drink now–2015.
— J.C.
(7/1/2007)
Palliser Estate 2001 Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough)
- $18
Another brilliantly evocative Marlborough wine, full of the most beautiful, complex flavors. Apple, peach and citrus fruits roll down the palate in waves, made shining bright by high acids, and finish dryish and opulent. This is simply a joy to sip.
— S.H.
(11/15/2002)
Palliser Estate 2006 Sauvignon Blanc (Martinborough)
- Editors' Choice
- $19
Palliser’s wines seem to be improving across the range over recent vintages, with this being their best Sauvignon Blanc yet. A smoky, slightly fumé character marks the nose, then ripe peaches and nectarines wash across the palate, with just enough grassiness to impart varietal character. Plump and round, it’s soft and approachable without being sloppy, ending on a…
— J.C.
(11/1/2007)
Palliser Estate 2005 The Great George Pinot Noir (Martinborough)
- $50
Palliser’s attempt at a luxury bottling of Pinot Noir features plenty of oak and some noticeably sturdy tannins. Put those things together and they suggest cellaring 2–3 years prior to consumption. For now, there’s cedar, brown sugar and soy notes, plus flavors of earth and mushroom to go along with black cherry fruit.
— J.C.
(11/1/2007)
Palliser Estate 2008 Sauvignon Blanc (Martinborough)
- $19
The 2008 Palliser Estate SB is an interesting blend of ripe fig and melon fruit with grassier notes that finish on capsicum (bell pepper) notes. It’s round and weighty enough to pair with some slightly richer dishes, like herbed chicken, not just seafood.
— J.C.
(9/1/2009)
Palliser Estate 1999 Sauvignon Blanc (Martinborough)
- $17
Now this is NZ Sauvignon Blanc. Classic gooseberry and grapefruit aromas give way to zesty citrus fruit and a long grapefruity finish tinged with slightly bitter pith notes.
— J.C.
(10/1/2000)
Palliser Estate 2000 Sauvignon Blanc (Martinborough)
- $19
This perennial favorite is a hit again. There’s all the ingredients you expect in Kiwi Sauvignon Blanc: intense green herbs, tropical fruit, and a long, crisp finish.
— J.C.
(5/1/2001)
Palliser Estate 2009 Sauvignon Blanc (Martinborough)
- $18
Pungent and nettle-y, but those elements are nicely counterbalanced by a medium-bodied core of pineapple and fig. Finishes pleasantly soft; easy to drink.
— J.C.
(6/1/2011)
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