Montana Reserve Hawke´s Bay Pinot Gris 2008

art.nr: 6259
pris: 90:-   /vinet finns i Systembolagets ordinarie sortiment sedan 2009-04-01/

“Lower than average yields combined with a very warm growing season, produced some fantastic wines from the 2008 vintage. The Montana Reserve Hawke’s Bay Pinot Gris is testament to this with expressive varietal character, intensity and balance.”
Peter Hurlstone: Winemaker

Oak Regime - No oak was used on this wine.
Aroma and Palate - The wine is light straw in colour with aromas of pear, nectarine and subtle spice notes. These characters follow through onto the palate where they are combined with citrus fl avours and an enveloping texture. The palate is lingering and culminates with natural sweetness and balanced acidity.
Cellaring and Food Matching - This wine is a very versatile with food and will suit a range of dishes including roasted chicken, seared scallops, pan fried fi sh and lightly spiced Asian cuisine. Whilst enjoyable young, this wine will cellar gracefully for up to four years. Serve lightly chilled.
 

Montana Reserve Pinot Noir 2006

Art.nr: 75620
Pris: 109:-   /Vinet kan beställas till höger »/

“This Pinot Noir stands out for the fantastic value it delivers with its strongly fl avoured dark cherry and plum fruit, its velvet structure and its spicy, savoury complexity. It presents all the hallmarks of Marlborough Reserve Pinot Noir.”
Nigel Fraser: Winemaker

Oak Regime - Three year old, seasoned, fi ne-grained French oak barriques from a number of selected coopers were used, with 30% being new and the balance one and two years old. The wine was matured for ten months, prior to racking and blending.
Aroma and Palate - Garnet red in colour, this wine exhibits ripe cherry and spice accentuated with rich plum and savoury highlights. It has a rich, sweet approach displaying ripe dark berry fruits, subtle oak spice, velvety tannins and a long concentrated fi nish. Firm, yet fi ne tannin structure balance with concentration of fl avour in this wine.
Cellaring and Food Matching - This wine’s structure and concentration make it an ideal match for a wide range of foods. It will match well with fi eld mushroom pasta or risotto. It also lends itself to rare, grilled red meats or a variety of slow cooked casseroles including game meats, such as rabbit or fowl. Well structured, this wine will continue to improve for a number of years before reaching its full potential.
 

Montana Reserve Merlot 2005

Art.nr: 75623
Pris: 109:-   / Vinet kan beställas till höger » /

“Grapes for the Montana Reserve Merlot are carefully selected from key parcels within our Hawke’s Bay vineyards. A warmer than average growing season and careful canopy management to expose the fruit to the sun, ensured the fruit achieved optimal ripeness and flavour.“
Peter Hurlstone, Winemaker

Oak Regime - A selection of French oak barriques was used of which 20% were new. The barriques were sourced from a range of coopers including Cadus, Francois Frères and Damy. The wine was racked and returned three times during its time in wood.
Aroma and Palate - Vibrant ruby red in colour, the wine shows crushed dark berry and savoury notes. The palate is intense with berry fruit fl avours combined with cedar and spicy oak complexity. Fine tannins support the ripe fruit and provide a smooth, lingering fi nish.
Cellaring and Food Matching - This wine will mature and drink well for three to four years from its release if stored in cool conditions of 12-15°C. This wine has an appealing intensity of fl avour and savoury tannin structure, enabling it to marry well with your favourite succulent lamb or beef-based dishes or as a pairing with cheeses.
 

Montana Reserve Gewürztraminer 2006

Art.nr: 75621
Pris: 99:-   / Vinet kan beställas till höger » /

“The 2008 vintage is regarded as very good in Gisborne and the quality of the vintage is refl ected in this wine. Selected from our premium Gewürztraminer blocks in the Riverpoint (60%) and Patutahi (40%) vineyards where warm days and cool nights are the norm, this wine exhibits classical rose petal and spice characters with underlying citric notes and a delicate oiliness. To add further complexity, the wine has been aged for several months on light lees, resulting in a fresh, elegant and rich style – fantastic by itself or with lightly spiced Asian cuisine.”
Iain Boyle, Winemaker

Oak Regime - No oak used.
Aroma and Palate - This wine is pale straw in colour with green tints. The bouquet is delicate with a lifted perfume of citrus blossom and rose petal, combining with more subtle hints of exotic spice. The palate is rich and textural underpinned by a delicate citric backbone. This wine displays an acid balance that perfectly supports the small amount of residual sugar, creating an elegant wine with lingering fl avour.
Cellaring and Food Matching - Whilst harmonious to drink upon release, this wine has the richness and balance to cellar for three to four years. Match with boldly fl avoured pork or poultry dishes, spiced ethnic dishes or mild bluecheeses.
 

Montana Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2007

Art.nr: 75622
Pris: 99:-   / Vinet kan beställas till höger » /

"2008 marks the 30th vintage of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. We've made massive strides since that fi rst vintage; the quality of the wine just keeps getting better. As the original pioneers, our understanding of the region and the variety is unparalleled. We now grow Sauvignon Blanc in each of the three main sub regions within Marlborough and have unrivalled experience in harnessing the potential of these areas. The 2008 Montana Reserve is heavily based uponour Brancott vineyard and expresses a character typical of the Southern Valleys, which is full and rewarding on the palate. 2008 looks to be an excellent vintage and the fl avours are bold, ripe and zesty - exactly what you’d expect from Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.”
Jeff Clarke: Chief Winemaker, Montana Wines

With aromas of ripe gooseberry and fresh herb combined with underlying mineral characters, this wine has concentration and purity of aroma and fl avour. Vineyard blocks from the Southern Wairau and Awatere valleys, displaying superior fl avour and concentration, were nurtured to result in a wine that exudes style and texture. The fruit concentration in this wine truly befi ts the title ‘Reserve’.

Oak Regime - None.
Aroma & Palate - The wine is light straw in colour with green highlights. Aromas of gooseberry, stone-fruits and red capsicum characterise the nose with the palate showing ripe gooseberry supported by peach notes and a tantalizing minerality. This wine shows a fantastic equilibrium of concentrated fruit fl avours and zesty acidity.
Cellaring and Food Matching - It would be hard to go past New Zealand green-lipped mussels cooked à la marinière, with Montana Reserve Sauvignon Blanc in the dish as well as served with it. Though made to drink whilst it is young and vivacious, this wine may be cellared for up to three years to develop further complexity.
 

Montana Chardonnay Pinot Noir Brut Cuvée

Art.nr: 7859
Pris 99:-   / Vinet finns I Systembolagets ordinarie sortiment /

Montana Reserve Chardonnay Pinot Noir Brut Cuvée has been crafted to showcase the fresh, vibrant fruit character of our Gisborne-grown Chardonnay, complemented by a smaller amount of Pinot Noir fruit to add backbone and body to the blend. We have created an appealing, refreshing wine, ideal for any occasion.

Montana Brut Cuvée is the latest addition to the Montana range and has been launched in time for summer 2007. Sourced from the best fruit from our Gisborne and Marlborough vineyards, this wine will appeal to consumers who are seeking an elegant, light citrus style by a well known trusted New Zealand brand.

DESCRIPTION
Colour: Light lemon /green
Aromas: Delicate citric notes of lemon and cream combined with fresh bread and yeasty notes
Palate: Fresh long and elegant, the lemony citric elements and creamy yeast textural palate weight balances acidity, offering a long clean mineral finish.

FOOD AND WINE MATCH
A fine aperitif, which will also match well with seafood.
CELLARING
Best consumed within 3 years of release to capture the appealing freshness.