We are excited to share an in-depth wine recommendation list from By The Bottle's Pete Connell, featuring a range of grapes, fizz and fruits, from Pét-Nats, Chill-able Reds and Orange wines. Curated with the festive season and summer in mind, there's something for everyone.
We hope you are all enjoying some well deserved down time with your families and friends!
FRESH, DRY WHITE
Scout Riesling 2021
Driven, vibrant, dry and fresh, Sarah Adamson at Scout clearly has a deft touch with Riesling. And this 2021 Central Otago number is summer seafood’s best friend. For the love of Riesling, get this in your glass.
FULL, TEXTURAL WHITE
Alta Mora Etna Bianco 2019
Textural and full, yet taut and fresh, this is a sophisticated, ‘dinner party’ kinda wine. It’s the Sicilian variety Carricante, grown on the volcanic slopes of Mount Etna. Lovers of Chablis and fresher styles of Chardonnay will love this too.
LIGHT, CHILLABLE RED
Lammidia Flamingo Field Blend 2020
Made from over 10 different Italian varieties, Flamingo comes with as much excitement as the pool party it should be consumed at. Lammidia’s organic and biodynamically farmed vineyards are in the small town of Villa Celiera in the Italian province of Pescara. With bright red fruits like pomegranate, black cherry and strawberries, this Flamingo really struts when it's been slightly chilled.
PINOT NOIR
Burn Cottage Moonlight Race Pinot Noir 2019
Not the usual immediate, sun-lit style of Central Otago Pinot Noir, this wine reveals itself romantically and slowly, as if by the strained light of the moon. Fruit from two biodynamic vineyards, in the hands of the talented Clare Mulholland of Burn Cottage, and the result is elegant, understated Central Otago Pinot Noir. Best enjoyed in romantic company.
FULL BODIED RED
The Boneline Iridium 2018
Layered with flavours of red and dark berries, and ripe tannic structure, that hot, North Canterbury sun is palpable in this wine. Basking in it are the Bordeaux varieties Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, lovingly and organically grown by the Boneline team.
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