New Zealand Wine Review – Main Divide, Waipara Valley, Pinot Gris, 2013

Aroma: Musky apricot and honey.

Color: Tawny amber gold.

Consistency: Medium and sticky.

Taste: Soft apricot, lemons and limes. Like Turkish Delight. Mid palate.

Cost: $19

Quality rating: 2,5

Value rating: 3

Final words: Very drinkable if a little overpriced.

New Zealand Wine Review - Rapaura Springs, Marlborough, Sauvignon Blanc, 2014

Aroma: Sweet citrus and icing sugar lavender tones.

Color: very pale and watery, slight fluorescence.

Consistency: Medium to light body.

Taste: tart limes, moist and grassy.

Cost: $11 (pak n save)

Quality rating: 2

Value rating: 2

Final words: Not sweet enough for non sauv blanc drinkers and not dry enough for fans of the variety. Drinkable and mediocre.