Esses 'Dame Syme' Méthode Traditionnelle 2014, Kaikoura

A full, richly scented bouquet with core aromas of nut and lees autolysis, peaches and bottle-age spice, lemon and apple….

2014, Methode Traditionelle, Methode TraditionnelleCameron DouglasSeptember 23, 2023Esses, Dame Syme, Méthode Traditionnelle, Kaikoura

Forrest Brigid Methode Traditionnelle NV, Waitaki Valley, North Otago

Quite the lovely wine, crisp and dry with a developing bouquet of peach and lees, some fresh and roasted apple and a touch of grapefruit….

Methode Traditionnelle, Methode Traditionelle, NVCameron DouglasJuly 30, 2023Forrest, Brigid, Methode Traditionnelle, Waitaki Valley, North Otago

Awatere River Methode Traditionnelle NV, Marlborough

Classic bouquet of citrus and white fleshed fruit, there’s a fine leesy quality with an autolysis layer of fresh bread, a touch of oatmeal and toast….

Non Vintage, NV, Sparkling, Methode Traditionnelle, Methode TraditionelleCameron DouglasJuly 11, 2023Awatere River, Methode Traditionnelle, Non Vintage, Marlborough

Kahurangi Estate Vintage Reserve Blanc de Blancs 2019, Nelson

There’s an instant appeal with the bouquet of this wine from the core of leesy autolysis to the scents of fresh apple, white peach and white flowers….

2019, Methode Traditionelle, Methode TraditionnelleCameron DouglasJuly 5, 2023Kahurangi Estate, Vintage Reserve, Blanc de Blancs, Methode Traditionnelle, Nelson

de la terre Cuvée II Methode Traditionnelle 2020, Hawke's Bay

Complex and detailed bouquet with a deep autolysis and scents of baked stone fruits, grapefruit, and developing…

2020, Methode Traditionelle, Methode TraditionnelleCameron DouglasJune 27, 2023de la terre, Methode Traditionnelle, Hawke's Bay, Hawkes Bay, Cuvée, Wine of the week, Wine of the Week

SOHO Mara Methode Traditionnelle Rosé Brut 2021, Waiheke Island, Auckland

Brand new to the SOHO stable of fine wines comes this bottled fermented rosé with aromas of light red berry fruits….

2021, Methode Traditionnelle, Methode Traditionelle, Rosé, Rosé Sparkling, RoseCameron DouglasMarch 13, 2023SOHO, Waiheke Island, Brut, 2021, Methode Traditionnelle

Hawkesbridge Methode Traditionnelle Brut NV, Marlborough

The bouquet is filled with aromas of fresh apple and white fleshed stone fruits, a mild autolysis complexity and enticing youthful energy….

Methode Traditionelle, Methode Traditionnelle, NVCameron DouglasMarch 7, 2023Hawkesbridge, NV, Methode Traditionnelle, Marlborough

Alexia Blanc de Blancs 2018, Wairarapa

A fascinating and complex bouquet with a fine brioche and stone fruits complexity, the autolysis and sophistication are enticing and fresh….

2018, Blanc de Blancs, Chardonnay, Methode Traditionelle, Methode TraditionnelleCameron DouglasJanuary 28, 2023Alexia, Blanc de Blancs, 2018, Wairarapa, Chardonnay

Amisfield Brut 2020 Methode Traditionelle, Central Otago

Made with Pinot Noir the bouquet is flush with scents of white peach and red apple flesh, there’s a complexity from lees with a biscuit autolysis and harmonious floral lift….

2020, Methode Traditionelle, Methode TraditionnelleCameron DouglasDecember 17, 2022Amisfield, Methode Traditionnelle, 2020, Central Otago

Te Muna Valley 'Mary Ruby Rose' Methode Traditionnelle 2015, Martinborough

A deepening salmon hued appearance, bright and welcoming…

2015, Methode Traditionelle, Methode Traditionnelle, Rosé SparklingCameron DouglasSeptember 23, 2022Te Muna Valley, 2015, rose, Methode Traditionnelle

Deutz Marlborough Cuvee Blanc de Blancs 2018, Marlborough

An excellent boquuet with a complex and layered autolysis of baked goods and butter brioche….

2018, Methode Traditionelle, SparklingCameron DouglasSeptember 16, 2022Deutz Marlborough, Blanc de Blancs, 2018, Marlborough

Mumm Marlborough Vintage Rosé 2017, Marlborough

Aromas of fresh cherry and raspberry, some cranberry then a fine lees autolysis quality….

2017, Rose, Sparkling, Methode TraditionelleCameron DouglasSeptember 15, 2022Mumm, Marlborough, 2017, rose

Deutz Marlborough Prestige Cuvee 2017, Marlborough

Rich and quite complex with bottle development revealing a nut and baked stone fruit quality….

2017, Sparkling, Methode TraditionelleCameron DouglasSeptember 15, 2022Deutz Marlborough, Prestige Cuvee, Marlborough

Deutz Marlborough Cuvee NV, Marlborough

A fine lees autolysis leads to aromas of fresh apple and white strawberry then peach…

NV, Non Vintage, Sparkling, Methode TraditionelleCameron DouglasSeptember 15, 2022Deutz Marlborough, Cuvee, Non Vintage

Osawa Prestige Collection Methode Traditionelle NV Brut

Tasted over two days this wine holds onto it bubble and mousse texture along with flavours of white peach and sweet lemon laced with a fine lees autolysis and lengthy chalky finish….

NV, Non Vintage, Methode Traditionnelle, Methode Traditionelle, SparklingCameron DouglasSeptember 7, 2022Osawa, Methode Traditionnelle, NV, Hawkes Bay

Soljans Estate Winery 'Legacy' Methode Traditionnelle 2019, New Zealand

A distinctive bouquet of toasty brioche autolysis aromas then scents of baked white stone fruits, apple and some nut puree….

2019, Methode Traditionnelle, Methode TraditionelleCameron DouglasAugust 20, 2022Soljans Estate, Methode Traditionnelle, 2019, New Zealand

Kahurangi Estate Vintage Reserve 2018 Blanc de Blancs, Nelson

Aromas of fresh lemon and white peach, butter croissant and developing autoylsis complexity. Youthful, fresh and lively….

2018, Methode Traditionnelle, Methode Traditionelle, Chardonnay, SparklingCameron DouglasApril 19, 2022Kahurangi Estate, Methode Traditionnelle, Blanc de Blancs, 2018, Nelson, 92 Points, Premium

The Crater Rim Methode Traditionelle NV, Waipara

A delightful bouquet of a developing sparkling wine with an immediately complex autolysis scent of brioche and baked bread then fruit aromas of apple and peach….

Non Vintage, Methode Traditionelle, Methode TraditionnelleCameron DouglasApril 18, 2022The Crater Rim, Methode Traditionnelle, Waipara, Non Vintage

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