The fact that this is just $15 a bottle absolutely blows my mind. Cherry, black tea and attractive spices, alongside red fruits, raspberry and soft plummy characters make this an incredibly drinkable, excitingly affordable pinot noir.
A recent makeover of the label has given this extra table-appeal. It looks like money.
It tastes like money. But it won't cost you much money.
Sip with creamy duck liver pate.
Available in supermarkets nationwide.
Matahiwi Estate Hawke's Bay Blanc de Blanc NV $22
I love the melon and nectarine notes and the deliciously fine bubbles. Lemon and peach flavours ooze through to something deliciously dry and fruity - it's a nicely structured sparkling wine crafted by Jane Cooper and her team at Matahiwi Estate. It's a sip that hits the spot in every way and has "celebration" written all over it.
Sip with whitebait fritters.
matahiwi.co.nz
Yvonne Lorkin is a wine retailer, wine writer and member of the Wine Writers of NZ.