Wine columnist DENNIS KNILL provides his views on The Touchdown’s diversified vary of wines.
Overlooking one of the unique beachfronts within the Far North is The Touchdown, one of many world’s top-ranking wineries.
Framed by manicured farmland, lush native bush and regenerated wetlands lies 35-rolling acres of vines planted with syrah and chardonnay in 2007.
Different varietals to observe included sangiovese, pinot gris, montepulciano, malbec, cabernet franc and merlot.
Recognised as one among New Zealand’s most profitable wineries, The Touchdown has a number of wine awards underneath its belt full with a cellar door the place you’ll be able to pattern wines and speak to Ben Byrne, one among New Zealand’s rising star winemakers.
Every of those wines has every little thing you’d look forward to finding in a bottle.
’23 The Touchdown chardonnay, RRP $52.
Subtlety with energy, this refreshing full-bodied wine shows vibrancy and finely-balanced herbaceous flavours which might be wealthy and crisp. Pair with salmon, roast rooster, pork and pasta.
’24 Boathouse chardonnay, RRP $32.50.
This wine is daring and crisp with depth of concentrated citrus flavours and a recent acidity. Nice worth at this worth. Serve with seafood, grilled fish, rooster and pork.
’22 Madre chardonnay, RRP $130.
An excellent premium wine oozing with wealthy traits which might be lifted with ripe fruit and pure citrus that linger lengthy on the palate. Pair with fish, prawns and summer season salads.
’25 The Touchdown rose, RRP $37.50.
A vibrant quadfecta blended from 4 grapes crafted with recent acidity and a aromatic floral end with a lot of depth and flavour. Pair with smoked salmon, rooster, hummus on flat bread.
