Here are a couple of tasty treats to add to your wine-to-do-list.

MAIN DIVIDE ROSÉ 2019

Spring is in the air – time to switch from those big reds to something a little lighter. Enter Main Divide’s 2019 Rosé, an assemblage of varieties including Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. The wine pours salmon pink, with fragrant aromas of strawberries, red currants and cranberry. On the palate it is dry and finely textured, with fresh and vibrant minerality. The influence of the Pinot Noir ensures the wine remains fleshy and supple, while the two Cabernets contribute aroma and structure.

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FIDDLER’S GREEN VINEYARD & BISTRO GEWURZTRAMINER 2019

The aromatic gewurztraminer grape is finding itself in ideal terroir in the Waipara Valley, leading to some wonderful expressions of the wine style. It is also catching on with diners seeking an ideal companion to spicy Asian dishes. This example from Fiddler’s Green exhibits aromas of pear, Turkish delight, rose water and almond nougat, while the palate shows a silky rounded texture blending into a savoury finish. Drink now or cellar up to 10 years.

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