New and Noteworthy – The Real Review

Chard Farm’s singular pinot noirs

Three wines from three distinctively different subregions share a purity and power that is the Chard Farm signature.

Lienert Vineyards releases impressive lineup

Lienert Vineyards is one of the newer brands in the Barossa, run by brothers John and James Lienert. John is the vineyard guy and James the winemaker.

Felton Road 2020 pinot noir unleashed

The 2020 Felton Road pinot noir releases are structured and quite intense. They are possibly less accessible now but certainly show cellaring potential.

Rapaura Springs Rohe sauvignon blanc releases

The Rapaura Springs Rohe range showcases subregional styles and celebrates the diversity of sauvignon blanc within Marlborough.

Yalumba’s fresh and fruity newbie

Yalumba has just released its first-ever pinot noir. It’s hit the shelves wearing the Y Series label and the recommended price is $15.

Ostler’s stylish whites

Ostler Wines is one of the earliest wine producers to establish a vineyard in the limestone-rich soils of the Waitaki Valley.

Louis Roederer’s brave new Collection

The long-running Louis Roederer Brut Premier non-vintage has been superseded. It will be seen no more. What has replaced it is Collection 242.

Poderi Crisci’s food-friendly offerings

Poderi Crisci is a 7.7 hectare Waiheke vineyard established in 2000 by successful restaurateurs Antonio Crisci and his partner Vivienne Farnell.

Amisfield’s free-styling new releases

Amisfield is well known as a top Central Otago pinot noir producer. Less well known is their prowess with sauvignon blanc, at least for the wines from the 2019 and 2020 vintages.