I expect to pay a premium when buying wine to cellar, which makes inexpensive wines with cellaring potential a very special buy indeed. Store them in the dark at constant cool temperatures to get the best out of these wines and look forward to being able to ask the question, “How much do you think I paid for this?”
Mount Brown Estates Riesling 2022
I expect this riesling to become more mellow, richer and toastier with age. If you like more developed riesling this wine should give you exactly that after 4-5 years and still offer a fresh and zesty style for the first couple of years. Either way it is a bargain at this price.
Flavoursome chardonnay from an excellent vintage in Martinborough. Should become more complex with greater richness and an even creamier texture in another five years with careful cellaring. Will deliver a lot of wine now or later.
Ahi Ka Blackmore Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2023
Many wine drinkers believe that sauvignon blanc should be enjoyed within 2-3 years of bottling, but I like the bottle-aged characters that begin to emerge in serious sauvignon like this as the wine transitions to a style that could easily be mistaken for a good chardonnay.
Stylish wine from an excellent Marlborough vintage. With a little tender loving care this bright, fruit-forward wine will develop
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