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Sue Courtney's Wine of the Week Tasting Notes
Sep 3, 2008 --
Kina Beach Nelson Sauvignon Blanc 2008 has upfront grassiness, a rich melon and tropical fruit mid to end palate and a powerful pungency to the cool, refreshing finish.
Kina Beach Nelson Sauvignon Blanc 2007 is far more passionfruity and seems quite fruit sweet but the limey undercurrent balances it. A slow wine to evolve but once it opens up you realise it is very good.
Kina Beach Nelson Merlot Rosé 2008 (***1/2) has 15% Cabernet Franc in the blend. This is quite a rich wine for the style with a touch of sweetness, strawberry and cherry fruit and a hint of leather keeping it true to variety. Tasted at room temperature sample (i.e. warm) and a chilled sample to find that chilling dumbs down the nose, accentuates the citrussy undercurrent and brings out a more lush, juicy strawberry flavour - just perfect for summer quaffing.
Kina Beach Nelson Chardonnay 2006 (****) is quite smoky with loads of barrel ferment and lees stirring evident, sweet fruit that hints of melon and peach with a graininess to the texture, nuances of figs and nuts, underlying citrus and plenty of juiciness.13.8% alc.
Kina Beach Nelson Pinot Noir 2006 (****1/2) is earthy and savoury with a touch of ripe plum in the fruit profile, a hint of musk and a lingering finish. It has 14.5% alcohol, but I did not pick this, as the wine is so beautifully balanced.
Kina Beach Wines ... a taste of our place!
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