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Historical Tasting Notes |
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2005 Sacred Hill Marlborough Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc
Style Dry.
Winemaker Description Very aromatic with lifted varietal fruit characters and classic pungency. Mouthfilling richness with intense varietal definition. A
rich and elegant Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, with excellent
persistence of flavour.
Food Match Shellfish, seafood, and white meats.
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2004 Sacred Hill Marlborough Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc
Style Dry varietal Sauvignon Blanc.
Winemaker Description Lifted aromas of lychee, passion fruit, gooseberry and red pepper. Rich fruit driven palate with excellent texture and balance. Gooseberry, nettle and tropical flavours.
Food Match Shellfish, seafood, and white meats.
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2004 Sacred Hill Wairau Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc
Style Dry.
Winemaker Description Lifted aromas of gooseberry, lychee and lemon grass. Rich layered palate with tropical fruits. Balanced acidity and excellent persistence.
Food Match Shellfish, seafood, and white meats.
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2003 Sacred Hill Barrel Fermented Sauvignon Blanc
Style Dry full bodied oak aged Sauvignon Blanc.
Winemaker Description Complex multi-layered aroma displaying nuances of lemongrass, gooseberry, quince, nashi and underlying nuttiness. Rich and powerful palate, supple and full, with gooseberry, citrus/lemongrass characters and taut structure.
Food Match Char-grilled seafood, Asian dishes with moderate spiciness.
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2005 Sacred Hill Marlborough Vineyards Riesling
Style Dry varietal Riesling.
Winemaker Description Lifted floral and citrus peel aroma with lime and hints of honeysuckle. Heady and fragrant. Mouthfilling rich palate with ripe citrus peel and tropical nuances.
Food Match Aperitif, pork dishes and Asian dishes with moderate spiciness.
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2004 Sacred Hill Marlborough Vineyards Riesling
Style Dry varietal Riesling.
Winemaker Description Lifted citrus blossom, lime and floral aromas. An intense citrus, floral palate with lingering lime and mineral aftertaste.
Food Match Aperitif, pork dishes and Asian dishes with moderate spiciness.
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2004 Sacred Hill Barrel Fermented Chardonnay
Style Dry full bodied oak aged chardonnay.
Winemaker Description Complex layered aromas of toasty mealy, limey and peach characters. A rich complex palate with tropical fruit overlaid with citrus mealy flavours and soft textured mouth feel.
Food Match Seafood, chicken and white sauce pasta dishes.
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2004 Sacred Hill White Cabernet
Style Dry Blush
Winemakers Description Lifted aromas of rock melon, red currant, strawberry and creaming soda with a biscuitty complexity. Beautifully textured rich palate with silky qualities. A medley of flavours including guava, strawberry, red currant, tropical fruits and a creamy nougat texture.
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2003 Sacred Hill Basket Press Cabernet Merlot
Style Full bodied Bordeaux style red.
Winemaker Description Rich aroma’s of liquorice, chocolate, fruitcake and cassis characters. Ripe rich fruit characters of black current and black cherry. Subtle toasty oak flavours with a firm yet supple finish.
Food Match Red meats, rich Italian dishes.
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2003 Sacred Hill Reserve Central Otago Pinot Noir
Style Dry New Zealand style Pinot Noir.
Winemaker Description Enticing aroma with ripe wild cherry and floral nuances overlaid with subtle dried herb characters and nuances of earthiness and mushrooms. Smoothly textured palate with nuances of cracked pepper, wild cherries, truffles and earthy tones. Fine grained tannins and silky texture enfold the wine.
Food Match Lamb dishes, game birds.
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2004 Sacred Hill Marlborough Vineyards Pinot Noir
Style Dry.
Winemaker Description Attractive aroma with black cherry, dried herbs and floral notes. A layered palate with blackberry, cherry and wild thyme flavours. The palate has a seductive silky texture.
Food Match Lamb dishes, game birds.
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2005 Sacred Hill Marlborough Vineyards Pinot Noir
Style Dry.
Winemaker Description Black cherries, cinnamon, prunes and hay. Ripe cherry flavours with floral notes and savoury earthy tones. Silky texture and
seamless finish.
Food Match Lamb dishes, game birds.
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2003 Sacred Hill XS Noble Riesling
Style Sweet dessert wine.
Winemakers Description Aromas of honeycomb, lime marmalade and dried apricot with a hint of ginger and glazed pear. Rich silky texture, with flavours of marmalade, honey and a clean crisp citrus finish.
Food Match Dessert wine, or as an Aperitif.
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2005 Sacred Hill Gimblett Gravels Hawkes Bay Syrah
Style: Dry
Winemaker Description: Aromas of violets, plum, cracked pepper and savoury complexity. The palate is concentrated and savoury with rich plummy depth, spicy nuances, and a soft textural finish. Stylish wine with depth of fruit and great balance.
Food Match: Game meats goats cheese and spicy pizza.
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2004 Sacred Hill Basket Press Cabernet Merlot
Style: Dry.
Winemaker Description: Rich spicy aroma’s with black plum, liquorice and black olives. Bursting with ripe plummy fruit characters, chocolate, liquorice and cassis. Big but gentle structure, excellent length and persistance.
Food Match: Red meats, rich Italian dishes. |
