Tasting Notes

Ruby Bay Chardonnay 2010

Soft yet elegant, this Chardonnay displays ripe stone fruit, butterscotch and tropical fruit flavours on the palate.  Vanilla and spice notes from the oak maturation, a buttery mouthfeel and long clean finish make this a very enjoyable wine.

Awarded         Silver Medal 2011 New Zealand International Wine Show

                        Pure Silver Medal 2011 Romeo Bragato Wine Awards

                        Pure Bronze Medal 2011 Air New Zealand Wine Awards

Ruby Bay Jewel Methode Traditionelle

Released October 2011, this cuvee has been lees aged for two years at disgorging.  The wine shows strawberry, bread and yeast aromas, and bursts on the palate with fruit intensity.  It broadens to reveal a rich, creamy mouth feel and enticing fruit sweetness followed by fresh strawberry and biscuits.  Good acid balance ensures a long lingering finish.

 

Ruby Bay Pinot Gris 2010

Our Pinot Gris grapes were handpicked in perfect condition at an optimum 24.3 Brix.  This vintage displays wonderful aromas of pear, quince skins and honey while the palate is rich with creamy flavours of peaches, pear and ripe quince.  A soft, rounded mouthfeel is supported by a gentle, clean acidity on the finish.

Awarded          Pure Silver Medal 2010 Air New Zealand Wine Awards

                        Silver Medal 2010 Hong Kong International Wine and Spirit Competition

Wine reviewer Peter Saunders writes..."Subtle Pinot Gris characters with a good spine give a rewarding Nelson statement.  Nicely soft and rounded.  Fairly dry, user friendly yet a wine in no hurry which will drink well through 2011 as an aperitif or with white meats and finger food."

 

Ruby Bay Pinot Noir 2010

This Pinot Noir is Burgundian in style with aromas of baked cherries, violet and spice, while the palate displays ripe plum, cherry, spice and mushroom flavours.  An elegant and well amde wine, it has soft and supple tannins and a long, lingering finish.  We expect it to age well for 4 to 5 years.

Awarded           Bronze Medal 2011 New Zealand International Wine Show

Ruby Bay Riesling 2010

This Riesling displays lovely aromas of ripe lemons and apples, while the palate is rich with flavours of baked apples, lemons, citrus and spice.  The sweetness of the fruit is beautifully balanced by a gentle, clean acidity and the finish in the mouth is long and satisfying.

Wine reviewer Peter Saunders writes..."Light, tangy and aromatic Riesling just off-dry with the acids in perfect balance.  Young and still opening up but already well suited to light foods and canapes.  Sound summer wine with sensible 12.5% alcohol.  A wine to expand well through 2011."

Ruby Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2010

This vintage is made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc grapes.  On the nose there are hints of lemongrass, citrus and passionfruit, while the palate displays well balanced flavours of ripe pink grapefruit, red capsicum, passionfruit and lime.  This Sauvignon has a lovely weight and mouthfeel and its well balanced acidity leads to a long, lingering finish.

Awarded           Pure Gold Medal 2011 Romeo Bragato Wine Awards

                         Bronze Medal 2010 Hong Kong International Wine and Spirit Compeition

Wine reviewer Peter Saunders writes..."Refreshing and tasty, not heavy, nicely flavoursome and true to variety.  Light, dry style, balanced and satisfying.  A great wine for lazy afternoons, for antipasto or snacks and with light early courses of fish or Asian cooking."